UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014

Sacred Heart University

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

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Contents

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT 1

UNIVERSITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS 3

UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 5

STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY POLICIES 9

THE UNIVERSITY 11 Accreditation and Memberships 11 Mission and History 15 Discrimination 18 Curriculum 18

ADMISSIONS 19 Admissions Process For Full-Time Study 19 Admissions Process for Part-Time Study 23

EXPENSES AND STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 25 Tuition and Fees 25

UNIVERSITY LIFE 37 Bookstore 37 Campus Ministry 37 The Career Development and Placement Center 37 Commuter Students 38 Dining Services 38 Health Insurance 38 Wellness Center 38 Athletics and Recreation 39 International Students 40 Public Safety and Parking 41 Residential Life and Housing Services 41

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES 45 University Facilities 45 Community Resources 48

DEGREES AND CURRICULA 51 Baccalaureate Degrees 51 The University Core Curriculum 51 Course Descriptions 53 The Major Field (30-58 credits) 55

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Electives (0–36 credits) 56 Minor Programs 57 Policy on Awarding of Second Baccalaureate Degree 57 Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs 57

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS 59 Academic Advising 59 English as a Second Language (ESL) 59 Thomas More Honors Program 59 Independent Study and Individualized Instruction 60 Instructional Technology and Mobile Computing Program 60 Computer Facilities 61 Jandrisevits Learning Center 62 Internships and Co-Ops 62 Professional Programs 63 Study Abroad 63 Women’s Studies Program 64

ACADEMIC STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 65 Notification of Rights Under FERPA 65 Student Responsibility 66 Sacred Heart University Network Account and Official Communications 66 Matriculation 66 Placement Tests 67 Mandated Vaccination and Immunization Requirements 67 Academic Year 67 Declaring a Major 67 Class Attendance 67 Academic Integrity 67 Grading System 72 Academic Standards 74 Academic Policies 76 Academic Procedures 76 Transcripts 82 University Cross-Registration Program 82

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 83 Anthropology 87 Art & Design 89 Biology 97 Catholic Studies 109

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Chemistry and Physics 111 Communication and Media Studies 121 Computer Science and Information Technology 135 Criminal Justice 145 English 151 European Studies 159 Foreign Languages and Cultures 161 Global Studies 173 Great Challenges Curriculum 175 History 181 Information Literacy 187 Irish Studies 189 Latin American Studies 191 Mathematics 193 Middle Eastern Studies 199 Music 201 Performing Arts 205 Philosophy 211 Political Science 217 Psychology 225 Social Work 231 Sociology 235

ISABELLE FARRINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 251 Mission 251 Conceptual Framework 251 Teacher Preparation and Initial Certification 252 Five-Year Program 252 Post-Baccalaureate Program 252 Faculty 253 Application Process 253 Certification Requirements 254 Course Descriptions 255

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 257 Athletic Training 259 Exercise Science 265 Health Sciences 271 Nursing 277 Pre-Occupational Therapy 295

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Pre-Physical Therapy 299 Pre-Speech-Language Pathology 301

JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 305 Mission Statement 305 The Welch Experience 305 College of Business Core Curriculum 306 Accounting 309 Business Administration 313 Business Economics 319 Finance 323 Marketing 327 Sport Management 331

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 335 Admissions Process for Part-Time Study 335 First-Time Students 336 Transfer Students 336 Visiting Students 336 Specialized Services and Programs of University College 336 Curricular Formats in University College 337 The Center for Financial Education 338 Professional Studies 339 General Studies 339 Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs 340 Credit Certificate Programs 341

DIRECTIONS TO SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 343 Main Campus, Fairfield, CT 343 Oakview Campus 343 Stamford Campus 343

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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Friends,

On behalf of more than 6,000 students, many hundreds of professors and staff members and 30,000-plus alumni, I want to welcome you to Sacred Heart University. In these pages, you will find just some of the reasons that the Princeton Review has included our University among The Best Colleges in America and U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the finest in the Northeast. The second-largest Catholic university in , Sacred Heart offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its main campus in Fairfield, , and satellites in Connecticut, and .

The University is made up of five distinctive colleges: Arts and Sciences Isabelle Farrington College of Education; Health Professions University College and the John F. Welch College of Business. Educating students in the legacy and tradition of GE’s legendary , this College is accredited by the AACSB International, an elite designation belonging to fewer than five percent of business schools worldwide. The University fields 31 Division I varsity teams and sponsors an award- winning program of community service.

For 50 years, Sacred Heart University has remained rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. At the same time, we have grown and adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and the workplace. We are here to assist you in your journey of learning and to travel with you as you work to build a better, more peaceful world. Please call on anyone listed in these pages with your questions and concerns. We welcome your interest in our community of active and engaged learners and hope your time with us is both challenging and productive.

Sincerely,

John J. Petillo, Ph.D.

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UNIVERSITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Academic Affairs and Provost 203-371-7910 Alumni Relations 203-365-7671 Bookstore 203-365-4768 Cambridge Campus 203-396-8024 Campus Ministry 203-371-7840 Career Development 203-371-7975 College of Arts and Sciences 203-396-8020 John F. Welch College of Business 203-396-8084 Isabelle Farrington College of Education 203-371-7800 College of Health Professions 203-396-8024 Counseling Center 203-371-7955 Credit and Collection 203-371-7947 Graduate Admissions 203-365-7619 Griswold Campus 860-376-8408 Health Services 203-371-7838 Human Resources 203-365-7633 Jandrisevits Learning Center 203-371-7820 Library 203-371-7700 Marketing and Communications 203-396-8097 President’s Office 203-371-7900 Public Safety 203-371-7995 Registrar 203-371-7890 Residential Life and Housing Services 203-416-3417 Stamford Campus 203-323-4959 Student Accounts 203-371-7925 Student Activities and Student Life 203-371-7846 Student Financial Assistance 203-371-7980 Student Union 203-396-8027 Switchboard 203-371-7999 Undergraduate Admissions 203-371-7880 University Advancement 203-371-7860 University College 203-371-7830

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UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR

Fall Semester 2013

Classes Begin Mon., Aug. 26 Labor Day - No Classes Mon., Sept. 2 Last Day to Add/Drop* Tues., Sept. 3 Early Warnings for Undergraduates Due* Tues., Sept. 17 Last Day to Convert Incomplete Grades for Spring & Summer Wed., Oct. 09 Columbus Day Weekend - No Classes Sun. - Tues., Oct. 13-15 Undergraduate Mid-Term Grades/Warnings due Wed., Oct. 16 Undergraduate Advising for Spring 2014 begins Mon., Oct. 21 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course** Mon., Oct. 28 Assigned Online Registration begins for Spring 2014 Wed., Oct. 30 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes Wed. - Sun., Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 Last Day of Classes Mon., Dec 09 Final Exams Tues. - Sat., Dec. 10 - 14 *Final Exams Snow Date Mon., Dec. 16

Spring Semester 2014

Classes Begin Mon., Jan. 13 Martin Luther King Day - No Classes Mon., Jan. 20 Last Day to Add/Drop Tues., Jan. 21 Early Warnings for Undergraduates Due* Tues., Feb. 4 Last Day to Convert Incomplete Grades for Fall & Winter Terms Tues., Feb. 25 Spring Break Sun. - Sun., Mar. 2 - 09 Undergraduate Mid-Term Grades/Warnings Due Mon., Mar. 10 Undergraduate Advising for Fall 2014 Wed., Mar. 19 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course** Mon., Mar. 24 Assigned Online Registration Begins for Fall 2014 Mon., Mar. 31 Easter Break - No Classes Wed. - Mon., Apr. 16- Apr. 21 Faculty Institute Day - No Classes Tues., April 22 Last Day of Classes Mon., May 5 Final Exams Tues. - Tues., May 6 - 13 Undergraduate Commencement Sun., May 18

Fall Ahead Term 1 2013

AHEAD 1: MON., AUG. 26 - SAT., OCT. 19

Saturday Classes (consecutive) Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 Labor Day - No Classes Mon., Sept. 2 Last Day to Withdraw* Fri., Sept. 27 Columbus Day Holiday - No Classes Sun. - Tues., Oct. 13-15

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Fall Ahead Term 2 2013

AHEAD 2: MON., OCT. 21 – SAT., DEC. 14

Saturdays (consecutive) Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, Dec. 7, 14 Last Day to Withdraw* Fri., Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes Wed. - Sun., Nov. 27 – Dec. 1

Spring Ahead Term 3 2014

AHEAD 3: MON., JAN. 13 - FRI., MAR. 14

Saturdays (consecutive) Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1 Martin Luther King Day - No Classes Mon., Jan. 20 Last Day to Withdraw* Fri., Feb. 14

Spring Ahead Term 4 2014

AHEAD 4: MON., MAR. 17 - FRI., MAY 16

Saturdays (consecutive) Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10 Easter Holiday Wed.-Tue., Apr. 16 - 22 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Wed., Apr. 23

Modules

MODULE TERM 1: MON., AUG. 26 - FRI., OCT. 18 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., Sept. 27

MODULE TERM 2: MON., OCT. 21 - FRI., DEC. 13 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., Nov. 22

MODULE TERM 3: MON., JAN. 06 - FRI., FEB. 28 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., Feb. 7

MODULE TERM 4: MON., MAR. 03 - FRI., APR. 25 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., Apr. 04

MODULE TERM 5: MON., APR. 28 - FRI., JUN. 20 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., May 30

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MODULE TERM 6: MON., JUN. 23 - FRI., AUG. 22 Last Day to Withdraw** Fri., Aug. 1

Late Spring 2014

Classes Begin Mon., May 19 Last Day to Add/Drop Wed., May 21 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Fri., May 23 Memorial Day - No Classes Mon., May 26 Last Day of Classes (Including Finals) Fri., May 30

Summer Session 1 2014

Classes Begin Mon., Jun. 02 Last Day to Add/Drop Wed., Jun. 04 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Fri., June 20 Independence Day - No Classes Fri., July 4 Last Day of Classes (Including Finals) Wed., July 09

Summer Session 2 2014

Classes Begin Thu., July 10 Last Day to Add/Drop Mon., July 14 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Thu., July 31 Last Day of Classes (Including Finals) Thu., Aug. 7

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STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY The University does not condone racism, sexism, sexual harassment, intolerance or any POLICIES other acts of discrimination. The University While every effort is made to ensure the is authorized under federal law to enroll accuracy of information provided in this nonimmigrant alien students. catalog, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Sacred Heart University reserves the right Sacred Heart University’s procedures to make changes at any time without for claiming unlawful discrimination or prior notice. The University provides the harassment are set as an appendix to information in this catalog solely for the this catalog and also on the Sacred Heart convenience of the reader, who may not University’s website. The Executive Director rely upon it as a promise or legal obligation. of Human Resources, Julia Nofri, 203-365- Sacred Heart University expressly disclaims 4837, who serves as the coordinator for Title any liability based on the contents. VI, Title IX, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Age Discrimination Act is the The University is committed to the concept primary University Office responsible for of equal educational opportunities for all. such matter. Students claiming discrimination Individuals are considered for admission to for handicap or disability may also complain student status, and its services, facilities, to the Director of Special Services at the programs and activities are administered in a University’s Jandrisevits Learning Center. nondiscriminatory manner as required by law without regard to race, religion, color, sex, Sacred Heart University is committed to sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, addressing student concerns related to gender, age or handicap. both academic and administrative issues. Students should first address complaints to The institution recognizes the Family Rights the appropriate University official to obtain and Privacy Act of 1974, which defines the resolution of disputes and complaints. In rights and protects the privacy of students compliance with C.R.F. Section 668.43(b), if with regard to their educational records. a student cannot resolve an issue within the University, the contact information for the The University is an Equal Opportunity New England Association of Schools and Employer in accordance with its Affirmative Colleges is: Action Policy. It does not discriminate as required by law in its employment practices 3 Burlington Woods Drive, STE 100 on the basis of race, color, religious creed, Burlington, MA 01803-4514 age, gender, marital status, national origin, Phone: 781-425-7700 disability, sexual orientation or veteran Toll Free: 855-886-3272 status. www.NEASC.org

Sacred Heart University is committed to the or maintenance of a community environment where respect for the dignity and worth of Office of Higher Education, each individual is demonstrated and where 61 Woodland Street diversity and the free exchange of ideas can Hartford, CT. 06105-2326 flourish. The maintenance of that community Phone: 860-842-0229 requires its members to avoid behavior that www.ctohe.org/studentcomplaints.shtml creates division, to promote behavior that enhances cooperation among groups and to encourage the development of each person Photo Credits as a unique individual. Tracy Deer-Mirek, John Galayda, Don Hamerman

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THE UNIVERSITY Remedial Reading; Reading Consultant; and Intermediate Administrator are approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education. The Bachelor of Science in Accreditation and Memberships Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Sacred Heart University has been granted programs are accredited by the Commission institutional accreditation by the New on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); England Association of Schools and Colleges, National League for Nursing; the Master one of six regional associations in the United of Science in Occupational Therapy is States that accredit schools and colleges. accredited by the Accreditation Council Institutional accreditation is the means for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE); the used by regional accrediting commissions Doctor of Physical Therapy is accredited to assure the educational community, by the Commission on Accreditation of PT the general public and other agencies Education (CAPTE); the Bachelor of Arts or and organizations that an institution has Science in Social Work program is accredited clearly defined and appropriate educational by the Council on Social Work Education; objectives and that it has established and the John F. Welch College of Business conditions under which its achievements is accredited by the Association to Advance can be met. Accreditation also provides that Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The an institution is so organized, staffed and University is approved by the Connecticut supported that it can continue to meet its State Department of Education for the objectives in the future. education of veterans and their eligible dependents. In addition, several University programs have received either specialized accreditation MEMBERSHIPS or approval by the state of Connecticut or AACSB, the Association to Advance have been granted specialized accreditation Collegiate Schools of Business by national professional organizations. The Farrington College of Education has Accreditation Council for Occupational achieved national accreditation by NCATE Therapy Education (ACOTE) (now CAEP). The elementary teacher Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society (ASL) certificate program is nationally recognized American Accounting Association by the Association for Childhood Education American Alliance of Health, Physical International (ACEI) and the Intermediate Education and Recreation Administrator program is nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership American Association for Higher Education Constituent Council (ELOC). The Master American Association of College Baseball of Arts in Teaching program is accredited Coaches (AACBC) by the Connecticut State Department of American Association of Colleges of Nursing Higher Education; the Education program for teacher certification at the elementary American Association of Collegiate and secondary levels is approved by Registrars and Admissions Officers the Connecticut State Department of (AACRAO) Education. The Master of Arts in Teaching American Association of Colleges for Teacher and Certificates of Advanced Study in Education (AACTE) Teaching. Literacy and Education Leadership American Association of Colleges for Teacher are accredited by the Connecticut State Education – CT (AACTE-CT) Department of Higher Education (now the Office of Higher Education). The Education American Association of Collegiate Schools programs for Initial Teacher Certification and Programs at the Elementary and Secondary levels; American Chamber of Commerce in

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Luxembourg Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry American College Counseling Association Association of Institutional Research (ACCA) Association of International Educators American College Health Association (ACHA) Association of Professors/Researchers in American College Personnel Association Religious Education (ACPA) Association of Schools of Allied Health American Council on Education (ACE) Professions American Counseling Association (ACA Association of Student Judicial Affairs American Educational Research Association (ASJA) Coaches Association Association of Title 1X Administrators (AFCA) (ATIXA) American Management Association (AMA) Association of University Programs in Health Administration American Mathematical Society Berkshire County Counselors Association American Physical Therapy Association (BCCA) (APTA) Bridgeport Higher Education Alliance (BHEA) American Psychological Association Bridgeport Regional Business Council American Society of Composers, Authors (BRBC) and Publishers (ASCAP) Business Council of Fairfield County Association for Computing Machinery Canadian Academic Accounting Association Association for North East Business Deans Catholic Campus Ministry Association Association for Specialists in Group Work Catholic Library Association (ASGW) Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP-USA) Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Association of Catholic Colleges and Chief Administrators of Catholic Education Universities (ACCU) College and University Professional Association of College and University Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) Housing Officers (ACUHO) College Art Association Association of College and University Unions College Athletic Business Management (ACUI) Association (CABMA) Association of College Administration College Athletic Trainers’ Society (CATS) Professionals (ACAP) College Board Association of College and University College Consortium for International Studies Housing Officers International College Entrance Examination Board and Association of College Honor Societies Scholarship Service Collegium Association of College Unions International Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) (ACCUI) Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Association of Collegiate Business Schools Training Education Programs (CAATE) and Programs Commission on English Languages Program Association of Conferences and Events Accreditation (CEA) Directors (ACED) Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Association of Departments of English Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Association of Governing Boards

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Connecticut Association of Colleges and East End Counselors Association (EECA) Universities for Teacher Education Eastern Association of Colleges and Connecticut Association of Latino and Employers (EACE) Hispanic Education (CALAHE) Eastern Association of Colleges and Connecticut Association of Professional University Business Officers (EACUBO) Financial Aid Administrators (CAPFAA) Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Connecticut Bursar Group Administrators (EASFA) Connecticut Campus Compact Steering Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Committee Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Connecticut Career Counseling Association Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (CCCA) Educational and Institutional Cooperative Connecticut Colleges Purchasing Group Purchasing (E&I) (CCPG) Entrepreneurship Institute Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC) European American Chamber of Commerce in the US Connecticut Cooperative Education and Internship Association European Council of International Schools (ECIS) Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA) Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) Fairfield County Business Council Connecticut League for Nursing Connecticut Fairfield County Library Administrators School Counselor Association (CSCA) Group Connecticut Nurses Association Financial Planning Association (FPA) Connecticut Library Consortium Forum for World Affairs Connecticut Softball Collegiate/Scholastic Forum on Education Abroad Hall of Fame (CSCSHF) Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN) Connecticut Teachers of English to Speakers Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce of Other Languages (CONNTESOL) Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Council for Accelerated Programs (CAP) Hispanic Advisory Council of Greater Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Stamford (HACGS) (CAEL) Institute for European Studies/Institute for Council of Academic Programs in Asian Studies Communication Sciences and Disorders Institute for International Education (CAPCSD) Institute of Management Accounts Council for the Advancement and Support of Institute of Management Consultants Education (CASE) Intercollegiate Association for Marriage and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Family Therapists Preparation (CAEP) Intercollegiate Bowling Association Council of Connecticut Library Directors Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Council of Graduate Schools Council of Independent Colleges International Consortium of the National Council of Teachers of English Council on Social Work Education Kiwanis Club of Bridgeport

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Luxembourg American Chamber of Employers (NACE) Commerce (LACC) National Association of Collegiate Directors Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium of Athletics (NACDA) (MHEC) National Association of Collegiate Marketing Massachusetts School Counselor Association Administrators (NACMA) (MSCA) National Association of Foreign Student Mathematics Association of America Advisors Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) National Association of Graduate Admissions Metro New York College Placement Officers Professionals (NAGAP) Association (MNYCPOA) National Association of Independent Modern Languages Association (MLA) Colleges and Universities NAFSA: Association of International National Association of International Educators Educators National Academic Advising Association National Association of Schools of Art and (NAAA) Design National Association for College Admission National Association of Social Workers Counseling (NACAC) National Association of Student Financial Aid National Association for Developmental Administrators (NASFAA) Education National Association of Student Personnel National Association of Educational Buyers Administrators (NASPA) (NAEB) National Athletic Trainers’ Association National Association for Lay Ministry (NATA) National Association for Pastoral Musicians National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators (NAACC) National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) National Career Development Association (NCDA) National Association of Catholic Colleges Admissions Counseling (NACCAC) National Catholic Educational Association National Association of Church Personnel National Catholic Student Coalition Administrators National College of Sports Medicine National Association of College Admissions National Collegiate Athletic Association Counselors (NCAA) National Association of College and National Collegiate Licensing Association University Attorneys (NCLA) National Association of College and National Conference of Catechetical University Business Officers Leadership National Association of College Athletic National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Directors Education (NCATE) National Association of College Auxiliary National Council for Teachers of English Services (NACAS) National Council for Teachers of Math National Association of College Basketball National Fastpitch Coaches Association Coaches (NACBC) (NFCA) National Association of Colleges and

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National Intramural and Recreational Sports Sigma Xi Scientific Research Study Association (NIRSA) Society for Industrial and Applied National League for Nursing Mathematics National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Faculties Society of University Planners National Orientation Directors Association Stamford Chamber of Commerce (NODA) Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) The Business Council of Fairfield County (BCFC) New England Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH) The Tuition Exchange New England Association of College The World Affairs Forum (WAF) Admissions Counseling (NEACAC) Patent and Trademark Libraries New England Association of College and University Professional and Continuing University Housing Officers (NEACUHO) Education Association (UPCEA) New England Association of Collegiate University Risk Management and Insurance Registrars and Admissions Officers Association (URMIA) (NEACRAO) Western Massachusetts Counselors New England Association of Schools and Association (WMCA) Colleges Western, Rockland, Putnam Counselors New England Intercollegiate Softball Coaches Association (WRPCA) Association (NEISCA) Western Suffolk Counselors Association New England Occupational Therapy (WSCA) Educational Council World Criminal Justice Library Network New England Resource Center for Higher Education (NERCHE) New England Transfer Association (NETA) Mission and History New Haven Chamber of Commerce New Jersey Association of College MISSION STATEMENT Admissions Counseling (NJACAC) Sacred Heart University is a coeducational, New York Association of College Admissions independent, comprehensive institution of Counseling (NYACAC) higher learning in the Catholic intellectual tradition whose primary objective is to Northeast Association of Student prepare men and women to live in and Employment Administrators make their contributions to the human (NEC) community. The University aims to assist in Northeast Conference Baseball Committee the development of people knowledgeable Overseas Association of College Admissions of self, rooted in faith, educated in mind, Counseling (OACAC) compassionate in heart, responsive to social and civic obligations, and able to respond Pennsylvania Association of College to an ever-changing world. It does this by Admissions Counseling (PACAC) calling forth the intellectual potential of its Phi Delta Kappa, International Religious students, nurturing each one’s spiritual and Educational Association moral growth, and deepening in them a

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sense of social responsibility. The University especially the poor. From its founding, is committed to combining education the University has been recognized for its for life with preparation for professional caring approach to students. This expresses excellence. Sacred Heart University is the University’s belief that each student Catholic in tradition and spirit. As a Catholic is born with a unique set of qualities and university, it seeks to play its appropriate skills. It respects the personal and academic role in the modern world. It exemplifies in freedom of each of its members while, at the its life the Judeo-Christian values of the same time, fostering a genuine experience Godgiven freedom and dignity of every of community. By so doing, it creates the human person. Inspired by the ecumenical environment in which each person in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, Sacred University shares in common goals and a Heart University welcomes men and women common commitment to truth, justice, and of all religious traditions and beliefs who concern for others. share its concerns for truth, scholarship, the dignity of the human person, freedom, HISTORY and the betterment of human society. It Sacred Heart University was founded in values religious diversity as enhancing 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, the University community and creating Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. It was opportunities for dialogue in the common established to provide an affordable, quality search for truth. Through its curricular education at a Catholic university. From and co-curricular activities and campus its outset, the University bore the mark of ministry programs, the University provides innovation. Charting a new direction within the context in which students have the American Catholicism, the University was opportunity to appropriate in a critical to be led and staffed by the laity, as an fashion their own religious traditions. Sacred independent Catholic University. Signs of the Heart University challenges its students to University’s growth and vibrancy are evident. think critically, analyze carefully, evaluate The enrollment has risen from the original with a sense of justice and proportion, and class of 173 students to more than 5,700 full- convey conclusions in an intelligible and and part-time undergraduate and graduate articulate fashion. The University provides students in Fall 2006. Correspondingly, the the environment in which its students can faculty has increased from 9 to over 190 develop the aesthetic dimension of life by full-time professors and a cadre of dedicated nurturing their abilities to imagine, create affiliate faculty members. The University has and appreciate. It assists students to acquire grown and has enhanced the undergraduate a rich understanding of their own cultural student experience in several other ways. In and family heritages so as to assume their 1990, it accepted for the first time students responsibilities as conveyors and creators who wanted the “residential” experience. of culture and family. As a community It now has ten residence halls, and 66% of of teachers and scholars, Sacred Heart the full-time undergraduate students live in University exists for the pursuit of truth. It University housing. New degree programs joins with other colleges and universities in and majors in relevant disciplines are the task of expanding human knowledge consistently added to our curriculum. The and deepening human understanding. It University offers Division I athletics with encourages and supports the scholarly and 32 varsity teams. The expansive William artistic work of its faculty and students. H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center is Further, it has a responsibility to share its available to all students and the community resources and its special gifts and talents for at large. Recognizing the importance of the betterment of the human community. technology, Sacred Heart University provides All members of the University community are encouraged to participate in the wider community through service to others,

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all undergraduate students with a laptop Griswold, Connecticut. The University also computer. The University campus is a offers a Master of Business Administration wireless environment. The University consists degree and undergraduate study abroad in of five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. John F. Welch College of Business,Isabelle Farrington College of Education, the College Main Campus, Fairfield of Health Professions, and University College. The latter is committed to the Full-Time Admissions adult learner and provides continuing Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue education programs. Its evening, weekend Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 and accelerated courses earn praise for 203-371-7880 FAX: 203-365-7607 their diversity and relevance to changing E-mail: [email protected] lifestyles. An ever-widening outreach to Part-Time Admissions the community balances the University’s Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue commitment to academic excellence. The Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 Center for Spirituality and Ministry educates 203-371-7830 FAX: 203-365-7500 men and women for pastoral, administrative, E-mail: [email protected] catechetical and other Church ministries. The Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Griswold which earned the personal endorsement Sacred Heart University at Griswold of Pope John Paul II, has become a global Griswold High School leader in fostering interreligious dialogue. 267 Slater Avenue Closer to home, hundreds of students, Griswold, CT 06351 faculty and staff volunteer their services 860-376-8408 FAX: 860-376-1798 in the community each year. The Center E-mail: [email protected] for Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profit Organizations provides business assistance Luxembourg to qualified groups at no cost. Through the Sacred Heart University at Luxembourg Sacred Heart University–St. Charles Health 7, rue Alcide de Gasperi and Wellness Center, faculty and students Chambre de Commerce – Bâtiment B, from Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, 1st Floor Occupational Therapy and related disciplines L-2981 Luxembourg bring the assets of contemporary health Luxembourg care practices and services to an at-risk 352-22-76-13 FAX: 352-22-76-23 population to the multicultural communities E-mail: [email protected] of St. Charles Church and neighborhood Stamford residents on Bridgeport’s East Side. The Sacred Heart University at Stamford administration, faculty and staff, and 12 Omega Drive students are proud to carry the Founder’s Stamford, CT 06907 vision and the University’s mission into the 203-323-4959 FAX: 203-323-4974 third millennium. E-mail: [email protected] Sacred Heart University at Landmark Square LOCATIONS 3 Landmark Square Located on 56 suburban acres and adjacent Stamford, CT 06901 properties in Fairfield, Connecticut, the main campus is just minutes from Exit 47 off the Sacred Heart University at Landmark Square (Route 15), about one hour 3 Landmark Square Stamford, CT 06901 north of New York and less than three hours south of . Major extension sites of the University are located in Stamford and

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Discrimination • Computer Science and Information Technology (M.S.), Sacred Heart University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, • Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN) religious creed, age, gender, marital status, • Criminal Justice (M.A.), Communications national origin, disability, sexual orientation (M.A.) or veteran status in the administration of • Cyber Security (MS) its educational policies, admission policies, athletic programs, or administered programs. • Digital Marketing (M.S.) Any behavior or action that excludes, • Environmental Science and harasses, or discriminates based on any of • Management (M.S.) the above characteristics is unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action. Any person • Exercise Science and Nutrition (M.S.) who has a complaint regarding any unlawful Family/Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N discrimination may obtain the procedures to • Film and Television Production (MA) file a complaint from the Executive Director • Healthcare Informatics (MS) of Human Resources Department, Julia Nofi, • Human Resource Management (MS) 203-365-4837. A complaint by a student for unlawful discrimination in violation of Sacred • Nursing Education (MSN) Heart University policies or state or federal • Occupational Therapy (M.S.), law regarding disability may also be filed • Patient Care Services Administration with the Director of Special Services located (M.S.N. or MSN/MBA), at the University’s Jandrisevits Learning Center who will direct the complaint to • Religious Studies (M.A.), and Teaching Human Resources. The procedures are set (M.A.T.). forth as an appendix to this catalog. Professional certificates (Sixth Year) in administration, CT. Literary Specialist and advanced teaching are also offered. Curriculum A post-master’s professional certificate is The University responds to community needs also available in Family Nurse Practitioner. with programs of study and courses that Professional doctoral degree programs are offer up-to-date specialized information offered in Physical Therapy (DPT)., and and skills. At the same time, it maintains a Nursing Practice (DNP). commitment to the intellectual development of its students within a well-defined liberal arts program rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The University offers baccalaureate candidates a choice of 30 majors in the areas of liberal arts, business and professional studies. Candidates seeking an associate degree can choose from Associate of Arts/ General Studies or Associate of Science in Computer Science degree. Master’s degree programs are offered in the fields of: • Applied Psychology (M.S.) • Business Administration (M.B.A.), • Chemistry (M.S.),

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ADMISSIONS transfer admissions process.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS Admissions Process For Sacred Heart University welcomes students from around the world. International Full-Time Study students are eligible to apply to the The Office of Undergraduate Admissions undergraduate program for full-time study coordinates the admission of prospective at Sacred Heart University if they have students interested in full- time study (12 completed the equivalent of a United States credits or more per semester). The different secondary school education (approximately categories of full-time admission and the twelve years of formal education) and have appropriate application requirements are the appropriate diploma or satisfactory described below. results on leaving examinations.

FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS Sacred Heart University classifies an international student as a student who does A candidate for full-time admission to Sacred not hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Heart University as a freshman should submit Residency (U.S. Resident Alien) and needs an to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions F1 student visa. This includes students who a completed application (the University are living and/or studying outside the U.S. uses the Common Application) with the and students who are living and/ or studying application fee, a high school transcript, in the U.S. at the time of their application for one letter of recommendation, and an admission. essay. An interview on campus is strongly recommended to complement the required Sacred Heart University prefers that credentials. international students submit the following information to the Office of Undergraduate TRANSFER ADMISSIONS Admissions before November1 for January The University accepts full-time students entrance and before March 1 for September transferring from other regionally accredited entrance. colleges on a rolling basis. Prospective transfer students are required to submit to A completed undergraduate admissions the Office of Undergraduate Admissions application must include: an application for transfer admission (the • Complete Online Application for University has its’ own) along with their International Students. proof of completion of a high school diploma (official high school transcript or GED) or • A non-refundable application fee of U.S. the receipt of an Associate's Degree (posted $50 US Dollars. on official college transcript), if applicable, additional official college or university • Official scholastic records from all transcripts, one letter of recommendation, an secondary schools and college/ essay, and the application fee. An interview universities attended. on campus is strongly recommended. If you • One letter of recommendation. have completed less than 12 credits, please submit a mid-semester grade report during • A credential report from World the application process. Educational Services, or a similar company, is required for all students who A student who has left Sacred Heart wish to transfer and receive academic University for 2 consecutive semesters or credit for coursework taken at another longer is required to reapply for full-time college or university. admission to the University through the

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• For all non-native English speakers, an TRANSFER, ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND official English language proficiency COLLEGE EQUIVALENT CREDIT examination is required. The following minimum scores are accepted: TOEFL Transfer Credit PBT: 570, TOEFL iBTL: 80, IELTS: 5.5, Credit is awarded for courses that carry MELAB: 80 (proctored on site at SHU), grades of C or better and that parallel Sacred PTE: 62, iTEP: 5, Cambridge Certificate in Heart University offerings. The University Advanced English (CAE): 5.5, Cambridge reserves the right to examine selected Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE): courses to determine whether or not their 5.5 content and quality fit the University’s purpose and goals. Sacred Heart University • Official SAT or ACT test scores (optional) will accept a maximum of 66 credits from • Copy of passport, specifically the page(s) two-year colleges and 90 credits from four- containing identification data and year institutions. signature of bearer. THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM • An official bank statement, signed by a bank official and dated within six months Beginning with academic year 2008-2009, of enrolling at Sacred Heart University credit will be given for scores of 4 or 5 on verifying the student’s, the student’s the College Entrance Examination Board family and/or sponsor’s ability to pay the Advanced Placement Examination. A grade full cost required to attend SHU (tuition, of T is assigned for these credits. When room, board, books, travel expenses, Advanced Placement credit is awarded, as health insurance). determined by the Academic Department, for work that is the equivalent of specific • The Immigration I-20 form (the form Sacred Heart University courses (e.g., Biology needed to obtain a student F1 visa from 111), students may not take those courses for a U.S. embassy or consulate) will be credit. issued by SHU after the student has been accepted to the University, tuition All requests and applications for Advanced and housing deposits are received, and Placement should be made to the Office proof of financial support in the form of Undergraduate Admissions before an official bank statement is submitted. classes begin in the year of entrance to The issuance of an I-20 and subsequent the University. Receipt by the Office of F-1 visa constitutes a legal agreement Undergraduate Admissions of an Advanced with the U.S. government binding the Placement score report, directly from student to maintain full-time en-rollment the College Board, will be considered an (at least 12 credits per semester) at all application for Advanced Placement and times except during the summer session. college credit. Employment in the U.S. is only allowed if authorized by the Immigration and INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Naturalization Service. PROGRAM

NOTE: Materials that are received by fax Sacred Heart University considers the (203-365-7607) and email will be used as International Baccalaureate outstanding working documents only and are considered for its integrated curriculum and rigor. to be unofficial. Only original or photocopies A student awarded the International with a school seal and signature will be Baccalaureate Diploma will be granted the accepted. Submission of falsified documents option of sophomore standing and will have is grounds for denial of admission or his or her individual diploma examinations dismissal from the University. recorded as transfer credit. If a student does not attain the International Baccalaureate

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Diploma but presents individual Higher Level EARLY DECISION PROGRAM examinations with scores of 4, 5, 6 or 7, he or Students who consider Sacred Heart she will receive 6–8 credits per examination University their first choice and have (depending on the Sacred Heart University demonstrated above-average academic course equivalency), up to a total of 30 performance may apply under the Early credits. These individual credits may be Decision program. Contact the Office of applied to general education/core, a major Undergraduate Admissions for the Early or an elective. No credit will be awarded for Decision program application deadline. In Subsidiary examinations. A student who has addition, all Early Decision candidates are been granted credit in a particular area may required to interview with an Admissions not enroll for courses that will repeat his or Counselor in the Office of Undergraduate her work in the subject. Students should have Admissions prior to the Early Decision their International Baccalaureate Diploma or deadline. The University’s Early Decision International Higher Level examination scores program is binding; therefore, students sent to the Office of the Registrar. accepted to the University under the Early Decision program are required to submit a ACCEPTANCE PROCESS nonrefundable acceptance deposit. Those Sacred Heart University enrolls full-time who apply for Student Financial Assistance students in undergraduate programs of study will have the opportunity to preview a in September and January. financial assistance package In advance of making the binding commitment with the The University accepts full-time, first-year enrollment deposit. To be considered for students through the Early Action program a financial assistance package in our early (fall terms), Early Decision program (fall decision program, the CSS Profile must be term)or the Regular Admission program. completed. Students deferred through the Transfer applicants are reviewed on a rolling Early Decision program will be considered basis. through the Rolling Admissions process.

A student who is denied full-time admission REGULAR ADMISSIONS PROCESS is not allowed to begin classes on a part-time All other candidates for admission will be basis. evaluated through the Regular Admissions process. Decision letters for completed EARLY ACTION PROGRAM applications will begin to be sent in January. Students who consider Sacred Heart If financial assistance and housing are a University one of their top choices, and wish consideration, students should submit to learn of their admission early in senior their applications no later than March 1 for year, may apply through the Early Action September enrollment and December 1 for Program. Students who choose to apply January enrollment. Early Action should feel they can present the strongest application possible by the Students who are accepted and who choose end of first term senior year. Contact the to enroll at the University are required to Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the submit a nonrefundable acceptance deposit. Early Action program deadline. Students The University observes a May 1 deposit who are accepted and who choose to enroll deadline for all students accepted prior to at the University are required to submit a April 15. Deposits received after May 1 will be nonrefundable acceptance deposit. The accepted on a space-available basis. University observes a May 1 deposit deadline for all students accepted prior to April 15. Deposits received after May 1 will be accepted on a space-available basis.

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Correspondence should be directed to: WEEKEND UNIVERSITY The Weekend University offers University Office of Undergraduate Admissions core curriculum courses that facilitate the Sacred Heart University pursuit of a degree. There are two sessions 5151 Park Avenue offered in an alternating weekend schedule, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 allowing students to take two courses per Phone: 203-371-7880 Fax: 203-365-7607 semester. E-mail: [email protected] TASTE OF COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL Connecticut law requires that students born SENIORS AND SENIOR CITIZENS after December 31, 1956, provide proof of The Taste of College program is a special measles immunization: www.sacredheart. admissions program to encourage currently edu/download/27_2008_shu_uc_student_ enrolled high school juniors and seniors who health_services_form.pdf show exceptional academic accomplishments to participate in college-level courses. VISITING STUDENTS Students need to present an application, a Visiting students are required to complete letter of recommendation from their high a registration form and make sure that school guidance counselor and a high school they have completed any prerequisites for transcript. Students will receive three college the course(s). Students are responsible for credits after successful completion of the checking with their home institution if they course. Also, adults 62 years or older may are planning to transfer the credits. take college courses on a seat-available basis. Selected course offerings vary each Connecticut law requires that students born semester. High school seniors must be after December 31, 1956, provide proof of recommended by their high school counselor measles immunization: www.sacredheart. and should contact the Undergraduate edu/download/27_2008_shu_uc_student_ Admissions Office at 203-371-7880 for health_services_form.pdf information. Senior citizens should contact University College at 203-371-7830 for more Registration is ongoing. information.

Although not required, it is recommended OTHER INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS that students meet with an advisor from Students who wish to receive credit for their major periodically to ensure completion international school leaving examinations of the program in a timely manner. Students other than the International Baccalaureate seeking admission to University College do should have copies of their results sent to not need prior college experience to begin the Office of Undergraduate Admissions their studies, and standardized tests are not who, in consultation with the Registrar required. and respective academic departments, will determine the amount of credit to be given Correspondence should be directed to: and the distribution of such credit. A student University College who has been granted credit in a particular Sacred Heart University area may not enroll for courses that will 5151 Park Avenue repeat his or her work in the subject. Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 Phone: 203-371-7830 For the most commonly presented Fax: 203-365-7500 international/ foreign examinations, the [email protected] guideline of acceptance of college credit is:

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• French Baccalaureate—scores of 12–20 meeting will answer any questions, discuss program requirements, and help students • German Abitur—scores of 7–15 register for a class. (“befriedigend” or better) • Swiss Matura—scores of 5 or 6 If transcripts have been reviewed, but an acceptance has not yet been issued, students • United Kingdom “A” Level General may register for up to 12 credits. Registration Certificate Examinations—grade of A, B forms are available on our website: www. or C sacredheart.edu/uchealth.cfm.

Other international/foreign examinations COLLEGE CREDIT BY EXAMINATION— presented are evaluated for credit by the NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAMS University Registrar, in consultation with appropriate departments and appropriate EXCELSIOR, CLEP and DANTES international evaluation credential agencies, These are national programs awarding such as the World Education Services, Inc., college credit by examination. CLEP exams located in . are administered at the Stamford campus.

The University awards credit for CLEP, Admissions Process for DANTES, and certain EXCELSIOR exams. Part-Time Study College credit is awarded when a student successfully passes an exam, see www. All part-time undergraduate students, sacredheart.edu/cleptransfer.cfm. Credit is (summer and winter intersession students) awarded only in areas where the student are admitted through University College. does not have prior credit applied toward a degree. If an individual is a first-time student, he/ she must submit a high school transcript or Students may not take exams in a graduating its equivalent and meet with an academic semester. advisor to discuss educational goals. Sacred Heart University offers the nursing After receiving acceptance into a degree student the opportunity to take EXCELSIOR program, the student will review the exams in Anatomy and Physiology I and individualized plan of study with an advisor, II, and the National League for Nursing and use this worksheet when registering for (NLN) challenge exam in Microbiology. For future classes. additional information concerning these exams, contact the Nursing Programs Office New students should follow these easy at 203-371-7715. steps to become students at Sacred Heart University: ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR LEARNING Complete an application and make an PROGRAM appointment to meet with a part-time Recognizing that higher education also admissions advisor. The application form is occurs outside the classroom, the University available online at www.sacredheart.edu/ awards academic credit to students for applyuc.cfm. Whenever possible, transfer what they have learned through life and/ students should fax a copy of their college or work experience in very exceptional transcript(s) to University College at 203- circumstances. This experience can be 365-7500 prior to their appointment. The the result of self-education, professional advisor will perform a preliminary evaluation certification, in-service training programs, of any transfer credits, and during the initial volunteer work or management work.

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In order to apply for credit, the student must Withdrawals from courses must be made in be enrolled at the University in the semester person through the Office of the Registrar. in which the portfolio is submitted. Credit is Official withdrawal is necessary. awarded only for experience that parallels the University’s courses and programs. This credit can be used in the core curriculum, in the major or as free electives, as long as the student completes at least 30 credit hours in the classroom, with one-half of the major taken in the classroom at Sacred Heart University. No more than 60 credits can be awarded for prior learning and CLEP, DANTES and EXCELSIOR combined. This credit is not awarded in areas where National Testing Programs are applicable.

University College will assist the student in assembling the portfolio. The portfolio should include a brief work resume, a detailed description of the individual’s experience tailored to particular courses offered by the University and supporting documentation. Supporting documentation may include certificates, awards, letters of recommendation, job descriptions and samples of work. As the portfolio is being composed, the student should be reflecting on the learning that has been derived from his or her experience.

The portfolio and application form are submitted to University College, along with the application fee. The portfolio is referred to the appropriate faculty for a determination of any credit award. Some academic departments review the portfolio as a committee, while other departments prefer to test the student in the particular subject matter.

After the faculty committee has evaluated the portfolio, it is then reviewed by the department chairperson. A letter of award is prepared.

For additional information on the Assessment of Prior Learning program, contact University College at 203-371-7830.

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EXPENSES AND STUDENT Lab (per course, nonrefundable): $26-$190/ course FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Exercise Science Program Fee: $575 Athletic Training Program Fee: $575 Tuition and Fees Nursing Assessment Fee: $430 Private Nursing Program Fee: $570 Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees (Academic Year 2013-2014) Nursing Verification Fee: $40 Music Lessons: GENERAL INFORMATION MU 131 (1 credit): $265 All tuition and fees must be paid on or MU 132 (2 credits): $530 before registration for each semester or Welch College of Business Fee: $750/ session unless prior arrangements have semester been made. Students will not be allowed Guaranteed Payment Plan: to register with a prior balance. A degree Credit Card Reject Fee: $90 will not be conferred and a transcript and/ Credit Card Reject Fee: $50 or educational verification will not be issued Returned Check Fee: $40 until all financial obligations to the University Study Abroad Fee: $700/$250/semester have been met. The University reserves the right to require any past balance to be paid Taste of College: $133/credit (Max 6 credits) by certified check. Senior Citizen Program: $100/credit (Max 6 credits) FULL-TIME STUDENT* Health Insurance - Full-time Undergraduate: Tuition (12–18 credits): $17,400/semester $1,290/year Athletic and Recreation Fee: $125/semester Health Insurance – Part-time Undergraduate: Overload (19 or more credits): $975/credit $1,570/year Audit Tuition: $815/course Transcript**: $8/transcript Graduation Fee Part-time Undergraduate: Room and Board* $150 Housing fee varies per residential hall *For more detailed tuition and fees Room: $4,737 to $4,891/semester information, refer to the Student Accounts Board: $605 to $2,200/semester Web page at www.sacredheart.edu.

All residential dorms require meal plans. **Transcripts, diplomas, and employee Refer to Student Accounts webpage at www. verifications are not released if any balance is sacredheart.edu for additional information/ due the University. requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the student to PART-TIME STUDENT* maintain a current mailing address with the Registrar’s Office to update their mailing Tuition (1–11 credits): $530/credit address. Go to WebAdvisor to update your Registration Fee (nonrefundable): $100/ Personal Information. semester HEALTH INSURANCE OTHER FEES* All full-time undergraduate students are Auditors Registration Fee (nonrefundable): required to have Health Insurance, therefore, $100/term students are automatically enrolled in the

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University’s Health Insurance Plan. Students Registrar’s Office. already covered by health insurance may waive the University plan by going to Official withdrawal is necessary to ensure www.kostergallagher.com.SHU. All full- the proper entry of grades on the transcript time Undergraduate International Students and the determination of any refund, if are enrolled in the University insurance applicable. program and cannot waive out. For further information, contact Health Services at 203- Withdrawal from the University within four 371-7838. weeks from the beginning of a semester entitles the candidate to a proportional PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES refund of tuition. Refunds are granted only if the candidate complies with the withdrawal Students can pay tuition and other fees in full procedures as prescribed by the Registrar’s by cash, check, or money order. All checks office. should be made payable to Sacred Heart University. Cash payment must be made in Tuition refunds based on full tuition charges person at the Cashiers Window (SC100) in are: the Academic Building. 100% Before start of first week of classes For online payments, go to 80% Before start of second week of classes 60% Before start of third week of classes www.sacredheart.edu. 40% Before start of fourth week of classes 20% Before start of fifth week of classes Monthly Payment Plan Options 0% After start of fifth week of class A monthly payment plan is available during regular terms (Fall and Spring). For Tuition refund for Weekend University additional information and/or to enroll, go to charges are: www.sacredheart.edu. Tuition refund for SHU Online programs is 100% prior to start of First week, 80% during Late Fee First week of class, and 0% after First week. If a payment is received later than the due date, a finance charge will be assessed at the All refunds can take four to six weeks to rate of .75% per month, annual rate of 9%. process. After withdrawing, students must contact Student Accounts at 203-371-7925 to Guaranteed Payment Plan receive a refund. Refunds are only given to This program enables part-time students to students who have no outstanding balances. register for a term without tuition payment at the time of registration. Further information Pioneer Plus Card regarding the Guaranteed Payment Plan can To set up electronic refund preference, go to be obtained online at www.sacredheart.edu. PioneerPlusCard.com.

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS Refund Allocation Policy for Federal Withdrawals from courses must be made Financial Aid Funds through the Office of the Registrar. Full-time Withdrawing from all courses is considered students withdrawing from the University withdrawing from the University. If you must see the Assistant Dean, College of Arts do this before 60% of the semester is and Sciences or the Director of Advisement completed (approximately 8–9 weeks into for an exit interview. the semester), your financial aid award will be recalculated, according to the percentage Part-time students withdrawing from the of the semester you have completed. The University or from individual classes must formula for calculating this percentage is: obtain a course withdrawal form from the

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(Days enrolled) – (Official breaks of five days or longer) grants, loans, scholarships and part-time Total number of class days in the semester. employment to assist students with the cost of their education. RETURNING AID Students who need assistance in formulating If you have been awarded Title IV (federal) a financial plan for college should contact or state aid and you withdraw before the Office of Student Financial Assistance completing 60% of the semester, some at 203-371-7980. Confidential appointments portion of your financial aid must be can be arranged to discuss personal financial returned. The above formula determines situations and all possible avenues of what portion of the aid must be returned and financial assistance. the list below indicates the order in which the aid is returned. FAMILY DISCOUNT PLAN Refunds to Federal Title IV programs are made in this order: The Family Discount Plan offers a reduction in undergraduate tuition costs when two or • Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan more individuals from the same family are Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Federal enrolled as full-time undergraduates at the Perkins Loan University. Each full-time undergraduate student must take at least 12 undergraduate • Federal Graduate Plus Loan credits during the period of the award. • Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students Plus Family discount forms can be obtained from the Financial Assistance Office prior to • Federal Pell Grant registration, or go to the Financial Assistance webpage www.sacredheart.edu • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) ELIGIBILITY • Other federal sources of aid Undergraduate students are eligible for • Other state, private, or institutional aid financial assistance provided they are citizens or permanent residents of the United States Refund examples are available in the Student and are enrolled in the University on at least Financial Assistance Office. It is important to a half-time basis working toward a degree. discuss withdrawal and refund as it pertains to the individual student, and its implications In addition, students must maintain for federal student loan repayment and satisfactory academic progress and be in future eligibility for financial assistance. good standing in their course of study.

For more information and the complete STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE policy please visit www.sacredheart.edu/SAP The University is committed to helping students plan financially for their college Students in default on any loan made education. The Office of Student Financial from a student loan fund at any university Assistance advises students in their effort to or in default on a loan made, insured or locate appropriate financial resources. guaranteed under the Federal Stafford Loan or Federal PLUS Program are not eligible for Financial assistance is generated from a assistance. variety of sources including federal, state, institutional and other private or local resources. These sources provide

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES of notification. Students have the right to To be considered for financial assistance request a review of their awarded assistance. at Sacred Heart University each year, the student must meet the requirements outlined PROGRAMS below: Several federally funded programs are available to qualified students who are U.S. • All students must complete a Free citizens. Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Sacred Heart University’s Title Federal Pell Grants IV Code is 001403. Pell Grants are funded by the federal • New full-time undergraduate student government and are designed to provide financial assistance applicants must also financial assistance to undergraduate complete the PROFILE Application with students who exhibit financial need pursuing the College Scholarship Service (CSS) in their first undergraduate degree. Pell awards addition to the FAFSA. To have an official range from approximately $400 to $5,550 report sent directly to Sacred Heart a year. University, use the University’s CSS code number 3780. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • Returning students must submit a confidential information form available SEOG awards are provided by federal and online through SHU Awards. institutional funds and are restricted to undergraduate students who demonstrate Priority deadline to apply for financial exceptional financial need. Grants range in assistance is: amounts from $100 to $4,000 a year.

New full-time undergraduate students: Federal College Work-Study (CWS) February 15 Work-Study is funded by federal and institutional sources. Students who qualify Returning undergraduate students: March 1 for this program may be assigned a part-time job on campus. Earnings assist in meeting Additional verification and documentation the cost of attending college. Students may be required each year according to are paid weekly at a rate established in individual circumstances, such as parent accordance with federal and University and student federal income tax transcripts, , standards. social security card, citizenship verification, driver’s license and others. You will receive Federal Perkins Loan instructions from the Office of Student The Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan that Financial Assistance regarding submission of students may borrow to assist in meeting the required documents. the cost of a college education. No interest accrues while the student is enrolled on at NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF least a half-time basis. Payment of the loan FINANCIAL AID AWARDS begins nine months after graduation, or after All students will be notified of the status of a change in enrollment to less than half-time their financial assistance applications and or withdrawal from the University. the amount of their awards in writing and/or via our online inquiry system—SHU Awards Federal Teach Grant access is through the University website at The TEACH Grant Program is a non need www.sacredheart.edu. If satisfied with the based federal program that provides up to award package, the student must accept the $4,000 per year to students enrolled in an award package online within two weeks

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eligible program and who agree to teach as The Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is available a high-qualified teacher in a high-need field to students regardless of financial need (i.e., at a low-income elementary or secondary regardless of family income). Students are school for at least four years within eight responsible for interest payments on the loan years of completing the program for which while attending college, or they may choose the TEACH Grant was awarded. If the grant to have the interest capitalized. recipient fails to complete the required teaching service, the TEACH Grant is Students start repayment of the loan(s) (plus converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized interest) six months after they graduate, Loan with interest accruing from the date the withdraw or change to less than half-time grant was disbursed. status. Repayment of principal and interest is spread over a 10-year period. Undergraduate GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Program freshmen may borrow up to $3,500 per year; The Yellow Ribbon GI Education sophomores, up to $4,500 per year; and Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon juniors and seniors, up to $5,500 per year. Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan limits 2008. This program allows institutions of to undergraduate students has increased by higher learning (degree granting institutions) $2,000 for loans disbursed on or after July 1, in the United States to voluntarily enter 2008. Independent undergraduate students into an agreement with VA to fund tuition and dependent students whose parents expenses that exceed the highest public cannot borrow a PLUS Loan can receive an in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Sacred additional $4,000 for their freshman and Heart University will contribute up to sophomore and $5,000 for their junior and 50% of those expenses and VA will match senior years. the same amount as the institution. Only Federal Direct Parent Loan for individuals entitled to the maximum benefit Undergraduate Students (Plus) rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, they may be PLUS is a loan for parents with good credit eligible if they served an aggregate period histories who have dependent students in of active duty after September 10, 2001, of school. The federal government requests at least 36 months; they were honorably that a student complete a FAFSA before the discharged from active duty for a service parent can receive a Direct Plus Loan. connected disability and they served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; The yearly loan limit is the cost of education they are a dependent eligible for Transfer minus financial assistance. Parents begin of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill making payments 30 to 60 days after they based on a veteran’s service under the receive the loan and must make payments eligibility criteria listed above. For additional of at least $50 per month. Parents also may information please visit www. take up to 10 years to pay back the loan. sacredheart.edu/pages/27541_yellow_ ribbon_program.cfm STATE PROGRAMS Financial assistance programs are available Federal Direct Stafford Loan (Subsidized to qualified students from the state of and Unsubsidized) Connecticut, including the Connecticut The Subsidized Stafford Loan is available to Independent College Student Grant. Many students who demonstrate financial need. other states also have scholarship programs The government pays the interest on the loan for residents of their state. For more while the student is in school. information, contact your state’s agency for higher education.

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Capitol Scholarship Program (CSP) Sacred Heart University’s Test-Optional Connecticut residents who are Admissions Policy does apply to the review undergraduate students and who have for merit scholarships. However, if candidates received an award in the 2010-2011 academic feel their test scores provide further evidence year may be re-awarded. They must of academic ability and potential, they complete a FAFSA for the correct award may wish to submit them to the Office year by April 30th and must have a federal of Undergraduate Admission. Academic estimated family contribution (EFC) equal to scholarships are renewable for four years or below the eligible cutoff for the academic (eight semesters) of undergraduate study year. Students can receive up to $2,000 per provided the student is enrolled full time year. each semester and maintains the cumulative GPA established for each program. Academic Connecticut Independent College Student scholarships are only awarded at the time Grant (CICSG) of admission, and there should be no expectation that the amount will increase in The Connecticut Independent College subsequent years. Scholarships are limited Student Grant is a need-based grant and offered on a first-come, first-served program available to Connecticut residents basis; we recommended that students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a complete their applications for admission by private college or university in Connecticut. February 1 in order to receive the maximum possible scholarship. Connecticut Community Service Program Undergraduates who are Connecticut Beginning with the Class of 2016 (Fall 2012 residents with financial need work in entry), the merit scholarship categories community service projects in affiliation with include the following: President’s Excellence the CICSG program noted above. Award. Trustee Scholarship, and College Scholarship ranging from $5,000 $18,000. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Sacred Heart University’s personal approach Students who are accepted into the Honors and strong commitment to financial aid Program are eligible to receive an additional helps our students achieve their educational Thomas More Honors Scholarship of $2,000. goals. To provide further access to families Students transferring to Sacred Heart as they invest in a Sacred Heart University University may be eligible for academic education, a variety of institutional financial scholarships based on academic assistance programs have been designed achievements at their previous post- which recognize students’ academic and secondary institutions. Programs include: extracurricular achievements as well as the Phi Theta Kappa, Transfer Achievement financial needs of our families. Award, and Connecticut Community College Merit Scholarship Programs Scholarship. All new students are considered for Note: Scholarship programs and criteria are academic scholarships as part of the subject to change. admission application review process (a separate scholarship application is not Activity-Based Programs required). Merit scholarships are awarded Sacred Heart University offers activity-based by the Scholarship Review Committee grant and scholarship programs for full-time and are based on the review of each undergraduate students who participate in student’s high school transcript, class rank various student life programs on campus. and extracurricular achievements. Course Awards are based on level of activity and selection and overall grade point average participation, and include programs such as are weighed heavily in the review process.

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Intercollegiate Athletics, Community Service, University include such factors as academic Pioneer Bands, University Choir, Theatre performance in high school, extracurricular Arts, Catholic Social Thought Scholars, activities, leader-ship qualities, and the Student Leadership, Undergraduate Research ability to engage in University activities Assistants, Classroom Learning Assistants (e.g. through athlet-ics, community service, (CLA), Resident Assistants (RA) and others. or other student activities). This endowed Award ranges vary and annual renewal of scholarship program was made possible by these grants requires continued participation the generous support of the George I. Alden in the grant-awarding program. Trust.

Need-Based Programs Julius Andrasi Memorial Scholarship In our continued effort to assist families Preference is given to students interested in their educational investment, Sacred in the theatrical field or related fields of Heart University offers need-based grants writing and media studies. The award was that provide students with affordability established in honor of Julius Andrasi, a and access, through the Sacred Heart deceased member of the class of 1969. University Grant-In-Aid, Bishop Curtis Award and Pioneer Grant programs. Consistent Dorothy I. Anger Scholarship with our historical mission, the University Dorothy Anger, deceased director of alumni has maintained its commitment to the relations and student activities, founded surrounding area by offering the following: the Gold Key Club, an organization whose members represent the University at its Endowed Scholarships events. Endowed scholarships established by private organizations, corporations and Michael Arnold Memorial Scholarship individuals are offered in varying amounts to Established in 1994 in memory of Michael academically worthy students. At the time of Arnold, deceased director of the Stamford publication of this catalog, the scholarships Campus at Sacred Heart University, this described therein were available. Awards are award assists Bridgeport students who are made at the discretion of the University as pursuing pre-med or nursing studies. funds are available. John T. Balamaci Memorial Scholarship Alumni Associaton Endowed Scholarship Established in 1972 in honor of John T. Fund Balamaci, an English major who died in Established for incoming or continuing his third year at Sacred Heart University, full-time undergraduate students who this award is given to a full-time student demonstrate academic achievement, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and upon financial need, and involvement and recommendation by an instructor. leadership in community service and/or extracurricular activities. Dr. Daniel T. Banks Scholarship This award is given to a deserving student George I. Alden Trust Endowed Scholarship majoring in science. The recipient must have A scholarship program for full-time a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to undergraduate students who are students interested in a career in medicine. economically-disadvantaged, who have Dr. Banks was a prominent Bridgeport academic promise, who possess certain physician. characteristics known to correlate with success at Sacred Heart University, and Arthur J. Brissette Memorial Scholarship for whom this University can “open This scholarship, in memory of a deceased doors.” Indicators for success at the member of the University community, is

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available to undergraduates majoring in Philip And Anne Cernera Endowed accounting or business. It is based on the Scholarship Fund student’s academic excellence or financial need. Established in honor of Philip and Anne Cernera, this scholarship provides support John W. Brookes Memorial Scholarship to students who are active in the Campus This is an award for any student who Ministry Program, are academically qualified demonstrates academic excellence and and demonstrate financial need. financial need. The scholarship was established in the memory of Dr. John Ruth and Anthony Cernera Scholarship W. Brookes, a member of the math and This scholarship honors Dr. and Mrs. computer science faculty at Sacred Heart Cernera and is endowed by Michael University. C. Dailey ’75, University alumnus and former member of the University’s Board Scott Browning Memorial Scholarship of Trustees. The objective is to identify This scholarship was established by James full-time undergraduate students who are Browning and his family in memory of his economically disadvantaged, who have brother Scott Browning and their parents, academic promise, who possess certain George and Judy Browning. Preference is characteristics known to correlate with given to a full-time undergraduate student success at Sacred Heart University, and for majoring in computer science and/or a whom the University can “open doors.” qualified incoming freshman from Notre Awards are made from the yield of the fund Dame High School in Fairfield, Connecticut, according to the University spending policy. or another Catholic high school in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Candidates may be Class of 1994 Endowment full-time students experiencing hardship. This scholarship, founded by the senior class of 1994, is designed to recognize a student Bullard Scholarship entering his or her senior year who has made This scholarship, established by the Bullard contributions through community service. Company, is given to a full-time business major. Evelyn M. Conley Scholarship Fund for the Study of Law Lou Cerminara Memorial Endowed This award, made annually, provides one Scholarship scholarship to a student (full-time or part- Established in 2002 by the family of time) in his or her senior year at Sacred Lou Cerminara, deceased member of Heart University, who has applied to and has the University’s Public Safety staff, this been accepted at a law school. The award scholarship benefits “solid” students is based solely on academic achievement. exhibiting the potential to excel. Recipients Financial consideration will only be applied will demonstrate community service and/ if more than one qualified candidate exists. or student life involvement. Preference is This award, founded to honor the memory given to, but not limited to, candidates who of Evelyn Conley, wife of former University are Criminal Justice majors. Preference is President William Conley, was established by given to, but not limited to, candidates of Mrs. Karin Douglas ’84. Italian-American heritage. Candidates must be Connecticut residents who have financial Patricia H. Cook Endowment Scholarship need or special circumstances. Established to recognize and honor Patricia Hemenway Cook, this scholarship supports students enrolled in the performing arts programs.

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Bishop Curtis Scholarship Fund iFun “Incidental Fund for Undergraduate Established to honor the University’s Nursing” founder, Bishop Walter Curtis and provides This fund provides monetary support for need-based scholarships for undergraduate undergraduate nursing students for small, students. but essential necessities, to allow them to continue in the program. Mary M. Donahue Scholarship This award, established by Donald J. Julia Sugrue Gorman Memorial Scholarship Donahue in memory of his wife, supports Established in 2002 by the generosity of deserving minority students. alumnae Maureen Gorman ‘68 and Kathleen Gorman Crapanzano ‘68 in honor of their Charles T. Eby Memorial Scholarship mother, the scholarship assists students with This award, given to a full-time history major a solid academic record who demonstrate entering senior year, requires high academic community service and/or student-life standing. The scholarship is in memory of involvement. Charles T. Eby, an associate professor of history at the time of his death. Hans J. Gram Endowed Scholarship Founded to honor Hans J. Gram, this Douglas Edwards Memorial Scholarship scholarship provides financial assistance to Established in memory of renowned academically promising students. newscaster Douglas Edwards, this scholarship is awarded to students majoring Gary Hanna Memorial Scholarship in media studies or broadcast journalism. Established in 2001, this scholarship memorializes Gary Hanna, deceased member Jonathan T. Evanish Scholarship of the class of 1974. It will benefit entering This scholarship provides support for a freshmen from Westhill High School in deserving nursing student. Stamford showing a high school senior year GPA of at least 3.0. Isabelle T. Farrington Endowed Scholarships Preference is given to candidates of Established in 2002 by Mrs. Isabelle Lebanese or Lebanese-American descent. Farrington, this scholarship is available to Candidates must be from a Christian a student in the junior or senior class who, background. during the previous year, demonstrated (1) superior academic performance and Alexander Hawley Memorial Scholarship potential by ranking in the top 10 percent of his or her class, and (2) a sincere interest in, This award is made in memory of Alexander and practice of, the principles of citizenship Hawley, a long-time Trustee and honorary and religion for which Sacred Heart degree recipient at Sacred Heart University. University has been established as a Catholic university. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Babu George Endowed Scholarship A scholarship program for full-time A scholarship program for full-time undergraduate students with need. undergraduate Chemistry majors, in memory Its purpose is to help economically- of Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Babu George, disadvantaged, underserved students to gain who was a long-time faculty member and access to a quality education. This endowed Chair of the Chemistry Department. scholarship program was made possible by the generous support of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

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Eric Hernandez ’05 Memorial Scholarship John J. And Stella M. Kraieski Memorial Established in 2006 by his family, friends Scholarship and teammates, this scholarship honors Awarded to an academically talented Eric Hernandez ’05, deceased alumnus and student, the scholarship was established by former member of the University’s football an estate gift of John Kraieski. team. It will be given to a qualified member of the football team who, as a student- Laborer’s Local 665 Scholarship athlete, has demonstrated Eric’s qualities Founded by Laborer’s Local 665 in of sportsmanship, leadership and love of Bridgeport, Connecticut, this scholarship is the game of football. Eric Hernandez was given to full-time undergraduate students at a member of the 2001 1-AA Mid-Major Sacred Heart University who are members National Champions team that completed an of Local 665 and/or the sons or daughters of undefeated 11-0 season. He went on to star members. on the New York Police Department Football Team. Dorothy P. Lansdale Scholarship This award is given to a nursing student who Joan M. Heybruck Community Service demonstrates outstanding academic and Scholarship professional abilities. Awards scholarships to junior or senior students majoring in social work, having a Cynthia Jean Lynch Endowed Scholarship 3.0 GPA and demonstrate engagement in Established by Betty S. Lynch, in memory of community service. her daughter, Cynthia Jean Lynch, the fund provides assistance to students enrolled in Anne S. Jandrisevits Scholarship the College of Arts and Sciences who are Provides scholarship support to students declared Criminal Justice majors and who based on demonstrated financial need. demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. James Joy Scholarship Established through the estate of James Joy, Stephen and Mary Marcinko Fund this award is made to a deserving student Established by an estate gift in 2002, this with financial need. fund will benefit Slovak American or native Slovak students at Sacred Heart University James River Corporation Scholarship showing the highest standard in scholarship Established by the James River Corporation and leadership of Norwalk, this award assists minority students. La Flor Silvestre: the M. Theresa Martinez Endowed Scholarship John Katona Memorial Scholarship To recognize and honor deceased alumna This scholarship was established in memory M. Theresa Martinez’s commitment to of John “Chubby” Katona, a former employee making a difference in the lives of others. of the University. The recipient must be Hispanic female, must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, shall major in Keating Family Scholarship the Arts & Sciences, Education or Health Established by the estate of Loretta M. Professions. Shall engage in meaningful Keating of Bridgeport, this scholarship is community service. Must show financial need awarded to deserving students with financial and will receive a letter of recommendation need. by the Committee formed to represent the donors to the fund and family of M. Theresa Martinez.

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Mechanics & Farmers Scholarship Oaklawn Foundation Endowed Scholarship Established in 1971, this scholarship is awarded A scholarship program for full-time to an academically talented full- time student. undergraduate students who have a demonstrated record of and commitment to Lucy Medaglia Memorial Scholarship community service. This endowed scholarship This scholarship, established by former program was made possible by the generous University President Anthony J. Cernera support of the Oaklawn Foundation. in memory of his grandmother, supports students preparing to be teachers. William P. O’Boy Family Scholarship This scholarship is given to a deserving Beatrice T. Pace Endowed Scholarship student with financial need. Preference is Established through the estate of Ms. Pace, given to students from the Danbury-Bethel the scholarship provides aid for students who area. are in the top ten percent of their class and demonstrate financial need. Dr. Margaret Palliser Endowment for Physical Therapy Thomas P. Melady Leadership Award This endowment was established in 2001 Established in honor of Thomas P. Melady, by Mrs. Karin Douglas ‘84 to fund Physical fifth president of Sacred Heart University, Therapy Scholarships and Special Projects. this award is given to full-time students The fund has been set up to honor Dr. through the Presidential Internship Program. Margaret Palliser, former University Assistant Recipients must demonstrate leadership, Vice President for Mission. academic potential and community involvement. Michael J. Passariello Scholarship Recipients of this scholarship, given by Mrs. Harold and Ann Miller Scholarship Ann Passariello in memory of her son Michael, Established in 1988 by Harold and Ann Miller, a member of Sacred Heart University’s alumni, this award is given to adult undergraduate, are selected through demonstrated past part-time students who have completed at performance showing that they are capable least two semesters at the University and have of succeeding at the University. Preference is demonstrated financial need. given to qualified parishioners of Holy Infant Church in Orange, Connecticut, or residents of Near and Far Aid Association Scholarship the town of Orange. Established by the Near and Far Aid Robert M. Paul Scholarship Association, this scholarship supports a full-time female student with a cumulative Recipients of this scholarship, given by average of 3.0. Instructor’s recommendation Mr. and Mrs. William H. Paul of Trumbull in and demonstrated financial need are memory of their son, Robert, are selected on necessary for consideration of award. scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Candidates must be full- Sandra Lynn Nobili Memorial Scholarship time undergraduate students, Diocese of This award is given to a Catholic student Bridgeport Catholic High School graduates entering senior year and planning a career in and/or experiencing hardship. elementary education. Selected by members Elizabeth M. Pfriem Scholarship of the Education Department, the recipient must have a cumulative average of 3.0 or Mrs. Elizabeth M. Pfriem has established this better. scholarship to benefit qualified students from the inner-city schools of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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Bette Pinder Memorial Scholarship Leonard A. Schine Memorial Scholarship This award, in memory of former staff member Established in 1982 in memory of Leonard Bette Pinder, is given to an incoming freshman A. Schine, a former University Trustee, this from the greater Bridgeport area who annual award is given to a full-time senior with demonstrates financial need. superior grades in need of financial assistance.

Charles Plohn Art Scholarship Robert Sendar Scholarship Established in memory of Charles Plohn, This scholarship was established by the family this award is given to an art major above the of Robert M. Sendar in his memory. Robert was freshman level who has completed a minimum a student at Sacred Heart University majoring of 12 credit hours of art studio courses and has in chemistry. The recipient, chosen by a team of a GPA of 3.0 or better. three Chemistry Department faculty members, must be a chemistry major at the second- Polish Studies Scholarship Awards year level or higher who has demonstrated These awards are made to students who have academic achievement and financial need. studied Polish for at least one semester and are continuing their studies in this area.Recipients SNET Scholarship must have a grade of B or better. Awarded to deserving students.

William V. Roberti Scholarship Anthony Spetrino Scholarships Established by the Tom James Company in Established by Anthony Spetrino, this honor of William V. Roberti, a former University scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Trustee, this scholarship is given to children student in each of the three romance and grandchildren of employees of the Tom languages….French, Spanish and Italian. James Company and its subsidiaries and the Southwestern Company. Carmen Tortora Scholarship Awarded to a deserving nursing student. Jeannette Rohn Scholarship Established in 1988 by Jeannette Rohn, this George Joseph Voynick Scholarship award is given to an outstanding student This scholarship, established by Irene M. majoring in finance with great financial need. Voynick and her family in memory of her father, is awarded to a deserving full-time student, John Rycenga Scholarship majoring in the basic sciences and maintaining Named in memory of John Rycenga, the a B average or better. University’s first chairman of the English Department, this award is given to an English John F. Welch Endowed Scholarship major entering their senior year. The recipient Established to provide scholarships to full-time must demonstrate academic excellence with undergraduate students enrolled in the John F. a GPA of 3.4 or better, and an exemplary Welch College of Business with demonstrated character. English Department faculty select academic achievement and financial need. qualified recipients. Jill Wright Scholarship Earl And Eloise Savage Endowment Fund This scholarship, bequeathed to the University Established to provide financial support to through the trust of William R. Wright to honor students with cognitive limitations. the memory of Jill Wright, his deceased wife, benefits a qualified graduating senior at Central High School who will matriculate as part of Sacred Heart University’s entering Freshman class.

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UNIVERSITY LIFE celebrations mark special days and seasons. Other interfaith worship and prayer A complete college education extends opportunities are provided regularly. beyond the walls of the classroom and outside the pages of the textbook. Sacred Heart University’s Student Life, Intercollegiate Athletics and Career The Career Development Development departments are committed and Placement Center to the holistic growth of students through The Career Development and Placement both co-curricular and extracurricular Center provides unlimited guidance and programming. The University’s goal is to preparation to full-time and part-time provide the support services and life skills students who have matriculated towards a that will help students succeed in the degree from freshman year until graduation classroom as well as in their pursuits after four years later and throughout their lives as graduation. alumni. Career Development programs and services include: • Major in Success program assists students Bookstore in gaining self-knowledge, selecting a The newly renovated bookstore is located on major, and researching compatible career the first floor of the new Linda E. McMahon options; Commons building operated by Follett College Stores, it offers textbooks, supplies, • Career testing including the FOCUS2 clothing with the University’s name and logo self-directed career planning system, the and related items. Bookstore purchases can Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myers- be made online. Visit the bookstore’s web Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI); site at www.sacredheart.edu/campuslife/ • Assistance finding paid and unpaid bookstore. internships for which students may be able to earn academic credit; • One-on-one career counseling for career- Campus Ministry related issues; The Office of Campus Ministry provides opportunities for persons of all religious • Help finding part-time and summer traditions to share in the faith life of the employment; University community. Campus Ministry • Resumé writing and interviewing skills serves students, faculty, staff and the local workshops; community through daily liturgies, pastoral counseling, community outreach, educational • Career panel discussions, networking and programming, special projects, retreats, etiquette events, employer on-campus events and programs. interviewing, and job fairs; • Online job postings: the office maintains Campus Ministry responds to student needs an online job bank (PioneerLink) and job for worship, integration, social interaction, search management web site exclusively meaningful discussion of life issues, for Sacred Heart University students. responsible social action for justice, and exploration of moral, religious and relational • Guidance in conducting a senior-year issues. job search for a full-time position after graduation; and planning for and The Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays researching graduate school options. and weekdays during the academic year. In addition, University-wide liturgical

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The Career Development and Placement Information concerning the meal plans is Center is located in the Linda E. McMahon available through the Student Life Office. Commons building and can be reached by phone at 203-371-7975 or via e-mail at Points may also be used in 63’S Dining Hall [email protected]. in the main Academic Center, the Food Ocurt in McMahon Commons, Outtakes (a convenience-style store), , Holy Grounds Café featuring Mondo Subs located in Commuter Students the Christian Witness Commons, and the The University is committed to providing Cambridge Café located in the College commuter students a comprehensive college of Education and Health Professions on experience—keeping in mind the special Cambridge Drive, Trumbull, and at all home needs and concerns of commuter students. football and basketball games. Commuter students are encouraged to participate in Commuter Student Roundtable discussions and become part of Commuter Assistants, a peer-matching program. Health Insurance All full-time students must show proof of Commuter students are also urged to join health insurance coverage or else enroll the Commuter Connections, a student- in the University’s Health Insurance Plan run organization dedicated to providing at www.kosterweb.com. Undergraduate programs and services for commuters. students who attend at least half-time (six credits per term) are eligible to enroll in The Commuter Life Office is part of the the University’s student health insurance University’s Student Life Department and can program. All international students are be reached at 203-371-7956. required to participate in the insurance program. Information regarding specific coverage under student health insurance Dining Services should be directed to the Health Services Office at 203-371-7838 or online at www. The University has contracted with kosterins.com. Chartwell’s, a professional food service corporation, to provide meals for students. The Dining Service Director works closely with students and staff to ensure the dining Wellness Center needs of the University community are met. COUNSELING SERVICES The University’s meal plan is a hybrid The Counseling Center provides support declining balance “all you can eat” program. services of a holistic student development Prepaid plans are available to resident, nature, and attends to members of the commuter, faculty, or staff members. University community who may be experiencing some difficulty in adjusting to Points in this program can be used for emotional wellness issues. The University many purchases, ranging from entrees to provides professional counselors who are snacks and ice cream to grocery items to available weekdays for individual, personal convenience items such as toiletries and counseling sessions and psychotropic necessities. counseling. All first-year residents are required to be on Many personal development workshops are a “Big Red” meal plan. All other students offered by the Counseling Center, as well are required to be on a meal plan, a level as group topical counseling sessions. For which is determined by their resident hall.

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longer-term therapy, the staff makes referrals after the student’s first birthday. Laboratory to local professionals at an individual cost to evidence (blood test) is acceptable in lieu of the student. administration of vaccine. All students must be in compliance with this state law before For additional information about the registering. Counseling Center, call 203-371-7955. MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE LAW HEALTH SERVICES Beginning with the 2002–2003 academic Health Services offers daily first-response year, the State of Connecticut requires that treatment for minor health-related issues. all students who reside in on-campus halls A physician and nurse practitioners are must be vaccinated against meningitis. Proof on campus for appointments throughout of this vaccination must be presented to the week (Monday–Friday) at no cost to the appropriate University officials before students. In September 2008, St. Vincent’s a student can obtain entry to their resident Medical Center began serving as the hall. This new guideline for Connecticut Physician/Medical Director for the Sacred colleges and universities is provided in Public Heart Health Center. Act 01-93.

Staffed by registered nurses and open For additional information, call the five days per week, Health Services also University’s Health Services (203-371-7838), handles state immunization requirements or stop by the lower level of the Park Avenue and University insurance requirements and House. coordinates health promotion workshops. Health Services can also make referrals to local health care facilities, fill many basic prescriptions on campus, and arrange with Athletics and Recreation a local pharmacy to deliver to campus. For At Sacred Heart University a comprehensive additional information about Health Services, athletics and recreation program exists for call 203-371-7838. all members of the university community. During the academic year, the following Students needing medical attention when opportunities are available: the Student Health Center is closed can see a physician at St. Vincent Immediate Health DIVISION I INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Care (urgent care center) 4600 Main Street The University’s 31 NCAA D-I varsity Bridgeport, CT 203-371-4445 or St. Vincent athletic programs are open to all full- Medical Center (hospital) 2800 Main Street time undergraduate students. Eligibility Bridgeport, CT 203-576-6000 requirements, scholarship availability, team overviews, schedules and player MEASLES IMMUNIZATION LAW and coaches profiles can be reviewed Connecticut law requires students born after on the intercollegiate webpage (http:// December 31, 1956, to provide proof of two sacredheartpioneers.cstv.com). doses of measles vaccine administered at least one month apart. INTERCOLLEGIATE CLUB SPORTS

The first dose of vaccine must have been The 25 individual and team (single-sex and given after the student’s first birthday and coed) club sport programs are open to after January 1, 1969; the second dose must all full-time undergraduate and graduate have been given after January 1, 1980. The students. Most of the club sport teams are student is also required to provide proof of members of athletic conferences. Unlike one dose of rubella vaccine administered varsity athletics, club sports do not offer scholarships, practice and playing seasons

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are shorter and in some cases less intense Fencing then their D-I counterparts. All skill levels are Field Hockey encouraged to participate, and all programs Golf have direct student involvement in the Ice Hockey management of their sport. Similar to varsity Lacrosse athletics, each team has a professional Rowing head coach and athletic trainer. Additional Soccer information about intercollegiate club sports Softball can be reviewed on the club sports webpage: Swimming www.sacredheart.edu/clubsports.cfm Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Tennis Volleyball RECREATION AND INTRAMURALS Activities in this area are varied and are offered throughout the academic year. Multiple fitness centers, a dedicated International Students aerobics/dance room, an exceptional The University provides academic and weight training facility, and numerous sport social support to its growing number leagues such as flag football, basketball, of international students. International volleyball, softball, etc. (which are organized and Multicultural Affairs is a part of the by residential hall floors, within academic University’s Student Life Department. All departments or most frequently by friends international students are encouraged to use organizing a team) are all designed to allow the University services to seek assistance for members of the university community their concerns and to become involved in time to relax, exercise, socialize, compete campus activities. University services include and enjoy healthy activity to balance out the English as a Second Language (ESL) a rigorous academic schedule. Additional program, the International Club and Focused information about recreation and intramural international student programming. sports programming can be reviewed at http://www.sacredheart.edu/athletics.cfm. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA CERTIFICATION MEN’S VARSITY ATHLETIC PROGRAMS An international student requesting an Baseball application for a student visa (F-l) must be Basketball accepted to the University in a full-time Cross Country program of study. Since federal and/or Fencing state financial assistance is not available to Football international students, the student is also Golf required to present certified evidence of Ice Hockey sufficient funding to cover education and living Lacrosse expenses. If, after attending the University, the Soccer student decides not to return, notification must Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor) be made in writing to the Office of Student Tennis Life. If a student wishes to travel during the Volleyball authorized time of study at the University, Wrestling he or she must present a current I-20 form to the Office of Student Life for certification WOMEN’S VARSITY ATHLETIC PROGRAM prior to departure. A student not following the Basketball regulations of the U.S. Department of Justice Bowling Immigration and Naturalization Service is Cross Country considered out of status and may be subject to Equestrian deportation from the United States.

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Public Safety and Parking from home” by creating a healthy, living/ learning atmosphere. Students have direct The Department of Public Safety, located input to their living environment through in the Academic Center, is committed to the Residence Hall Associations and the fostering an environment in which all those Hall Councils, which address concerns and who live, study, work or visit within the organize activities for members of the hall University campus are able to do so in a safe community. and secure environment. The department is committed to providing professional, timely The University currently houses students and efficient public safety services to all of in eight different areas: Angelo Roncalli its constituents on a 24-hour-a-day, seven- Hall, Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall, Thomas day-a-week basis. Merton Hall, Christian Witness Commons, Scholars Commons, Park Ridge Apartments, Public Safety officers patrol the buildings Taft Commons, and Oakwood Gardens. and grounds of the University via vehicle, These varied areas offer distinct residential bicycle and foot. Services provided by the lifestyles, from traditional high-rise resident department include personal safety escorts, halls to on-campus apartments to off- motor vehicle assistance (unlocks and jump campus apartments. starts) and emergency medical response and treatment, as well as maintaining a lost-and-found department. Public Safety STUDENT ACTIVITIES enforces parking and traffic regulations, The Student Activities Office seeks to provides key control and locksmith services enhance the college experience outside the and investigates and documents incidents classroom by offering both cocurricular and on campus. Public Safety is the emergency extracurricular opportunities for students. response department on campus, and acts In addition, the Student Activities Office as the liaison with the local police, fire and teaches life skills to students through ambulance services. formal training sessions and leadership opportunities. All vehicles parked on the campus must display a University decal. Parking permits A vital component of the Department of are available from and distributed by the Student Life, the office is responsible for Student Accounts Office located in the SC scheduling, planning and overseeing all Wing of the Main Academic Building. For student events on campus. The Student general information, call 203-371-7924. You Activities Office is a center for information on can also apply online at www.sacredheart. events, student groups, Student Government edu/pages/27536_parking.cfm. and student leadership. The Student Activities Office can be reached at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 203-365-7675. TELEPHONE NUMBERS TTY 203-365-4714 STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS The University encourages students to become involved in student groups as a part of their college experience. Diverse interests Residential Life and are represented on campus by numerous Housing Services clubs and organizations: The Office of Residential Life and Housing Services coordinates all University housing Academic Clubs options for students. The office staff, hall Accounting Club directors and resident assistants work with American Chemical Society students to make the halls a “home away American Medical Student Association

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Biology Club Greek Life Sororities Business Administration Management Club Computer Science Club National Criminal Justice Club English Club Exercise Science Club Phi Fashion Club Sigma Sigma Finance and Economics Club Health Science Club History Club Local Marketing Club Politics & International Studies Club Kappa Phi Pre-Occupational Therapy Club Pre-Physical Therapy Club Intramurals Psychology Club Aerobics Social Work Club Baseball Sociology Club Basketball Sport Management Club Bowling Student Athletic Training Organization Dodge Ball Student Investment Group Flag Football Student Nurses Association Floor Hockey Golf Academic Honor Societies Martial Arts Alpha Kappa Delta Soccer Softball Alpha Sigma Lambda Tennis Delta Epsilon Sigma Volleyball Wiffleball (band fraternity) Lambda Epsilon Chi Media Organizations SHU Box Multimedia Phi Alpha Theta Pioneer Magazine Phi Sigma Alpha Prologue (yearbook) Phi Sigma Iota Spectrum (newspaper) Psi Chi The Pulse (TV News Magazine) Sigma Tau Delta WHRT (radio station) Sigma Theta Tau Theta Alpha Kappa Multicultural Organizations Celtic Club Greek Life Fraternities Gay Straight Alliance Italian Club National La Hispanidad UMOJA Delta Upsilon Performing Arts Pioneer Bands Local Marching Band Omega Phi Kappa Pep Band Concert Band String Ensemble Jazz Band Winter Guard

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Choir CLUB SPORTS Liturgical Choir Concert Choir Men’s Club Sports Four Heart Harmony Baseball SHU Love - Women’s Ensemble Basketball Theatre Arts Program (TAP) Bowling Ice Hockey Recreational Groups Lacrosse American Sign Language Club Rugby Anime Club Soccer Ballroom Dance Club Volleyball Chess Club College Democrats Women’s Club Sports College Republicans Basketball Heart Attack (spirit club) Field Hockey Kappa Kappa Psi (band fraternity) Ice Hockey Martial Arts Club Lacrosse SHU F.O.R.C.E (dance ensemble) Rugby Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow Soccer Service Clubs/Organizations Softball Active Minds Volleyball Are You Autism Aware? Best Buddies Co-Ed Club Sports Habitat for Humanity ONE Campaign Dance Team Peace by Justice Figure Skating Rotaract Club Golf Gymnastics Residential Life/Commuter Life Clubs Running Sailing Hall Councils Tennis Resident Hall Association Ultimate Frisbee Weightlifting STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Government is the parent STUDENT UNION organization to all student groups on Another area in the Department of Student campus. It is composed of: Life is the Student Union Office. Many of Class Officers the nonacademic services provided by the Council of Clubs and Organizations University are facilitated by the Student Executive Board Union, including: Student Events Team (SET) Class ring sales Student Senate Game Room (Hawley Lounge) Student Government Class Boards One-Card program Red’s Pub Student Government’s primary purpose is Room/Facilities to oversee student groups, sponsor events Reservations to meet the needs of the students and to Shuttle Service address concerns of the student body. Student Handbook Student ID Cards Vending Services

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The Student Union Office can be reached at 203-365-7663.

Every student (full-time and part-time) is responsible for being aware of the policies and procedures of Sacred Heart University as outlined on the Student Handbook web link (www.sacredheart.edu/pages/3911_student_ handbook.cfm). All students will be held accountable for their actions and subsequent consequences with regard to these policies and may be subject to any judicial action as detailed in the Student Handbook.

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UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND The Student Union area includes the offices for Campus Ministry, Music, Public Safety, COMMUNITY RESOURCES Student Affairs and Student Government, as well as 63’s Dining Halls, Mahogany Room, Gallery of Contemporary Art, Hawley Lounge, University Facilities mailroom/print shop and the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. Sacred Heart University currently has 19 buildings on its 64.5-acre campus and University Commons includes offices adjoining properties in the northeast corner for public safety, the neuroscience lab, of Fairfield, Connecticut. The William H. classrooms, a multipurpose assembly room, Pitt Health and Recreation Center opened the Mail and Copy Center, and Campus in September 1997, Chapel in 2009 and the Operations. Linda E. McMahon Student Commons in 2012, as did significant enhancements of the CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, THE COLLEGE OF main academic facilities. Plans also call for HEALTH PROFESSIONS further improvements of the library, a new The faculty offices and many of the classroom building,a parking garage and instructional spaces of the College of Health other improvements. Professions are located at Cambridge Drive, a short drive or shuttle ride from the ACADEMIC CENTER Park Avenue campus. This newly created, The Academic Center contains most 52,000-square-foot facility houses state- classrooms and faculty, administrative of-the-art labs, classrooms, and library and academic departmental offices. The facilities for the Colleges, which includes the Academic Center is divided into four wings: departments of Nursing, Physical Therapy Science Center, Humanities Center, Student and Human Movement, and Occupational Union, and University Commons. Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. All graduate study for the Colleges and The Science Center includes offices of many laboratory and didactic undergraduate the Dean and Assistant Dean of Arts and courses are scheduled in this facility. Sciences, Registrar, Student Accounts, and In addition to the highly sophisticated Academic Advising. Also included are the classrooms, laboratories, and library faculty offices for Biology, Chemistry and spaces, there are new dining facilities, a Mathematics. The Science Center houses physical therapy clinic, a reading clinic, and many state-of-the-art classrooms and the administrative and faculty offices. There is biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. ample parking and the facility is served by a regular university shuttle service. The Humanities Center includes the Academic and Administrative Computing Center, and the Study Abroad office Campus Field is the home of the Pioneer Also included are the faculty offices for football, men’s and women’s soccer, field Criminal Justice, Computer Science and hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and Information Technology, English, English men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. as a Second Language, Modern Foreign Renovated in 2008,Campus Field features Language,Philosophy, Psychology, Theology lights and a $1.2 million state-of-the-art and Religious Studies and Social Work. The SprintTurf synthetic-surface, multipurpose Humanities Center also includes multiple field. The field is surrounded by an eight-lane classrooms and computer labs. synthetic-surface running track available for competition and recreational use. With a seating capacity of 3,500, Campus Field

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is an ideal location for large-scale events ELITE BUILDING and has been host to athletic tournaments, Located off campus in neighboring Trumbull, graduations and outdoor fairs. Adjacent to Connecticut, the building at 2285 Reservoir Campus Field are six new state of-the-art Avenue houses the office of the Senior Vice tennis courts, a project completed in the President for Finance and Administration; office Spring of 2007. Rounding out the outdoor of Facilities Management and Construction and athletic facilities is the Pioneer Park softball the Center for Chistian-Jewish Understanding. stadium, most recently upgraded in 2011. JANDRISEVITS LEARNING CENTER (JLC) CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Jandrisevits Learning Center is located in The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, which was the lower level of the Ryan-Matura Library. The dedicated in August 2009, is a pivotal JLC provides specialized tutoring for students campus landmark serving as a powerful with learning disabilities (LDs) as well as for symbol of Sacred Heart’s Catholic identity. students who are linguistically diverse (ESL). It holds more than 500 in its principal Staffed by highly experienced faculty tutors sanctuary with a smaller Chapel of the and well-trained peer tutors, the JLC provides a Nativity for daily Mass and private prayer warm, friendly learning environment where the that seats 50. Among the Chapel’s special academic success of individual students is the features are original mosaics and stained primary concern. An adaptive technology lab glass by the world-famous Jesuit artist, is available for students with visual, auditory, Father Marko Ivan Rupnik and a tracker physical, or learning disabilities. For an organ designed and manufactured especially appointment, call all 203-371-7820, or come to for Sacred Heart University by master the Jandrisevits Learning Center. craftsmen at Casavant Frères. There are outdoor gardens and a spacious narthex LIEBERMAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – or foyer – suitable for public gatherings. The building and grounds are designed The Lieberman Administration Building to suggest one of the defining themes of houses the office of the President; offices of the Second Vatican Council: the Church the Provost and Vice President for Academic as the Pilgrim People of God. The Chapel Affairs; offices of the Vice President for roof consists of copper folds in the manner Mission and Catholic Identity, office of the of a nomadic tent, for example, and the Vice President for Human Resources and narthex has walls of glass to demonstrate offices of University College; the Media Studies the intersection between daily life and the Center; faculty offices for the departments life of prayer. The Chapel’s bell tower holds of Government and Politics, History, Human four unique bronze bells, hand-cast in the Resources, Media Studies and Digital Culture, Netherlands. The largest one weighs 1,500 Philosophy and Religious Studies, and pounds and measures 41 inches in diameter; Sociology. the smallest weighs 447 pounds and is 27 inches in diameter. LINDA E. MCMAHON COMMONS The 46,000-square foot Linda E. McMahon CURTIS HALL Commons serves as a crossroads and popular Curtis Hall, named for the University ‘s destination for students and the entire Sacred founder, Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Heart community. Linking the University’s D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, academic, spiritual and extracurricular cores, houses the offices of Undergraduate and as well as its upper and lower campuses, the Graduate Admissions, Student Financial distinctive V-shaped building includes the Assistance, and the Office of the Vice bookstore, a food court President for Enrollment Planning. The Curtis adjoining a 250-seat student dining hall, a Theatre is also located in this building. private dining room with hearth and seating

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for 50 individuals, informal lounge spaces The Health and Fitness Center is located on the including a fireplace lounge overlooking the lower level of the Pitt Center. Offering a wide east entry terrace, a concourse connecting range of fitness equipment and classes, the active spaces within the building, a 5,000 square foot facility features an enclosed presentation room, Career Development and aerobics studio and main fitness area, where Placement center and Red’s Pub. The exterior the latest generation of cardiovascular exercise of the building incorporates outdoor terraces machines and free weight equipment can that also serve as gathering space for students be used. Locker rooms for both the Pioneer and faculty. athletic teams and Health and Fitness Center members are adjacent to the fitness area. OAKVIEW DRIVE, THE ISABELLE The upper level of the Pitt Center houses the FARRINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Department of Athletics suite of offices and the Board Room, which serves as a meeting/ Located off campus in neighboring Trumbull, reception room for the Board of Trustees and Connecticut, the building at 101 Oakview other on- campus organizations. Drive houses the Isabelle Farrington College of Education, office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Business RESIDENCE HALLS Office, , Motion Analysis Laboratory, Upward The University currently houses students in Bound,Art Department and faculty offices, eight different facilities: Angelo Roncalli Hall, administrative offices of WSHU Radio, and Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall, Thomas Merton Payroll. Hall, Christian Witness Commons, Scholars Commons, Park Ridge Apartments, Oakwood WELLNESS CENTER Apartments and Taft Commons. These offer distinct residential lifestyles, from traditional The Wellness Center, which includes Personal high-rise resident halls to on-campus Counseling Services and Health Services, will apartments to off-campus apartments. relocate to its newly constructed facility on Park Avenue This expanded facility will provide a state of the art Center to better serve our RYAN MATURA LIBRARY campus populations. The Ryan Matura Library is the source for information, whether it is the answer to a THE WILLIAM H. PITT HEALTH AND factual question or research for a term paper. RECREATION CENTER Librarians are available to answer questions The William H. Pitt Health and Recreation and assist students with extended research Center is home to the Pioneer 31 Division projects. Instruction sessions are conducted I men’s and women’s programs, as well as for class groups to familiarize them with the many intramural and recreational programs. library, with subject-specific research, and the The three-level, 141,000-square-foot complex research process. Librarians also assist students features four multipurpose basketball courts, with finding information in other libraries, in which can be easily converted for indoor commercial databases, or on the Internet. tennis or convention use, and seats 2,100 for Periodicals and periodical indexes, including basketball. The main level of the Pitt Center newspapers are found in print, film and also houses the Sacred Heart University electronic format. Any book or periodical not Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, found in the library can be obtained from a joint private practice/University venture another library through interlibrary loan. offering many specialized clinical rehabilitation Materials can usually be obtained within 10 and wellness services in conjunction with days. academic-based faculty therapists, in a facility that features state-of-the-art physical therapy At present the Ryan-Matura Library holds equipment. approximately 125,000 print volumes and

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50,000 nonprint items and more than 15,000 antagonisms, based on centuries of hostility periodical subscriptions. These include and mutual estrangement, that recent a significant number of full-text journals progress has not yet healed. It fosters available on more than 50 online index and greater knowledge and understanding of the abstracting databases. These can be reached religious traditions of Christianity and Judaism 24 hours a day/7 days a week from links and the history of their relationship, and on the library home page. Databases are provides a forum for dialogue. It promotes available from campus and home. independent research and serves as a vehicle for processing and circulating its findings to The library’s website is located at http:// appropriate institutions around the world. library.sacredheart.edu. It provides access to the library catalog, information about For further information about the Center for the library, electronic reserve reading, links Christian-Jewish Understanding, call 203-365- to research databases and other related 4809 or visit its website at www. ccju.org. information. CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR The library building also houses the NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Jandrisevits Learning Center. The Center for Strategic Planning for Not- For-Profit Organizations was established by SCHINE AUDITORIUM Sacred Heart University within the John F. The Schine Auditorium, located in the Welch College of Business to provide business lower level of the Ryan-Matura Library, assistance to qualified groups. provides an appropriate setting for lectures, workshops, academic convocations and Through the application of skills developed other special programs. To reserve the 220- during their studies, teams of MBA students, seat auditorium, call 203-371-7846 between under the guidance of an experienced advisor, 8:30am and noon, Monday through Friday. address strategic issues central to the client’s longer term viability and effectiveness. In doing so, students provide a valuable service while being exposed to “realities of life” that Community Resources transcend the formal academic environment.

CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH It is the mission of the Center to engender UNDERSTANDING (CCJU) in the University’s MBA students a sense The CCJU, an educational and research of community and an appreciation for division of Sacred Heart University, is located those less fortunate by providing them a in the Elite Building. The center draws unique opportunity to give of their talents together clergy, laity, scholars, theologians in the service of others. Functioning as and educators in various modes of interaction teams, students will assist not-for-profit to focus on current religious thinking within organizations with the development and Christianity and Judaism. implementation of strategic, business, and marketing plans necessary to meet their goals As each tradition reevaluates attitudes toward and objectives. In doing so, students will apply the other, the center fosters the exploration the skills learned in the SHU MBA program in of the major philosophical and theological a cooperative effort carried out in the spirit of issues on the frontier of the Christian-Jewish the Catholic intellectual tradition to produce dialogue, as these are formulated by scholars an outcome worthy of a grade. at the international and national levels. The mission of the Center is directly aligned The center’s mission is to develop programs with, and in support of, key elements of and publications to overcome deep-seated the mission of Sacred Heart University and

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the John F. Welch College of Business. The For all questions and ticketing information, Center’s office is located at on Oakview call the box office at 203-371-7908, or visit campus. For further information call, 203- the center at www.edgertoncenter.org. 371-7853. HERSHER INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED ETHICS EDGERTON CENTER FOR THE Established in 1993, the Hersher Institute for PERFORMING ARTS Applied Ethics serves both the University Since its opening in 1986, the Edgerton community and the wider Fairfield County Center for the Performing Arts has presented community by addressing issues of major the Fairfield County community with ethical concern. The institute assists Sacred professional-quality theatrical, musical, and Heart University faculty from all disciplines dance performances that are both accessible to raise and examine broad ethical concerns and affordable. Located on the main campus, and issues specific to their respective the center, with a house that seats 776+, has disciplines. been host to more than 52,000 patrons from over 29 towns since its opening. The Hersher Institute brings speakers to campus to address the faculty and provides Offering year-round productions, the training for integrating ethical viewpoints Edgerton Center for the Performing into the University curriculum. The institute Arts features programming designed to supports the University’s wider mission by complement the educational development cosponsoring, with other departments and and cultural experience of local youth. In institutes, colloquia and conferences that raise addition to offering year-round professional important ethical questions for the University theatre for families, the Edgerton Center scholarly community and the general public. also features programming for a variety of For further information, call 203-3657657. audiences. RADIO STATIONS In addition to offering professional productions to the community, the WSHU Public Radio is a professionally Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts operated group of public radio stations provides a venue through which Sacred licensed to Sacred Heart University with Heart University’s students and faculty can studios and control centers located on the express their artistic voice. The Edgerton Fairfield campus. A full member of (NPR), it is Center is host to productions from a variety one of only two such stations in Connecticut of University organizations including the and 356 in the United States. Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, WSHU is the principal public radio source and the SHU Players. for Fairfield and New Haven Counties in Thanks to the contributions of Charles and Connecticut and Suffolk County, New York. Freda Edgerton, the Edgerton Center for the More than 276,000 listeners tune in to the Performing Arts is a center for all seasons. station’s blend of award-winning NPR news The theatre is fully renovated and air and talk programs, locally produced classical conditioned, permitting it to remain available music, in-depth regional reporting, and unique to students, faculty, and the community for entertainment. a wide variety of artistic endeavors. A newly WSHU utilizes student support in the form of renovated lobby/art gallery to open this internships, work-study students, and board Fall will make the Edgerton Center one of operators. It also serves as a lab for audio the premier facilities of its kind in Fairfield production. County.

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In addition to its original 91.1 FM signal, WSHU operates another service, WSHU Fairfield County Public Radio (1260 AM, 1350 AM, 1400 AM and 106.5 FM), as well as three other radio stations— WSUF 89.9 FM in Noyack, New York, WQQQ103.3 FM in Sharon, Connecticut, WYBC 1340 AM in New Haven, Connecticut— and seven translators: 90.1 FM (Stamford, CT), 91.3 FM (Huntington Station, NY), 91.7 FM (Ridge, NY), 93.3 FM (Northford, CT), 103.3 FM (Greenport, NY), 105.7 FM (Selden, NY), and 106.5 FM (Derby, CT).

SPORTS MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINIC The University operates two physical therapy and hand therapy clinic facilities, one on campus affiliated with the academic program in Physical Therapy, and one in Shelton, Connecticut. The on-campus clinic is located in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center and at the Cambridge Drive facility. The clinics provide physical therapy and hand therapy services to students, employees and the public. Clinic staff includes several members of the Physical Therapy program faculty as well as several staff members who are advanced clinicians in orthopedic, sports physical therapy and hand therapy.

All are licensed physical therapists. The clinics operate five days per week, 12 hours per day. This clinic service is also closely affiliated with the University’s athletic training program to serve the rehabilitation needs of our student- athletes.

The clinical facility features the latest technological equipment in isokinetic testing with a new Biodex II system, a full range of orthopedic and sports physical therapy evaluation resources, a therapeutic pool and a full hand rehabilitation center. Patients of the clinic may take advantage of the comprehensive fitness facilities of the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center under the supervision of a Physical Therapy staff member. The clinics are authorized providers for most major medical insurance carriers. For further information, call 203- 396-8181.

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DEGREES AND CURRICULA • foundational to studies in the major and to lifelong learning; and is The goal of Sacred Heart University is to provide an educational experience • essential preparation for personal and for the student that will result in his/her professional success in a global and ever- development as a whole person; a person changing world. who possesses the intellectual ability to know, judge, reason, analyze, synthesize, STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY CORE discern and appreciate; a person who is CURRICULUM sensitive and responsible to the needs of society and accepts the responsibility to The Core Curriculum is composed of three preserve the dignity of fellow human beings; components: a person who is aware of the laws that govern the physical world and who is alert • Foundational Core ( 9 credits) to the preservation of the beauty of nature; • Common Core: The Human Journey (12 a person who possesses a sense of moral credits) responsibility to self, community and nation. • Elective Core (33–35 credits)

I. Foundational Core (9 credits) Baccalaureate Degrees The Foundational Core provides students At the undergraduate level, Sacred Heart with competency at the college level University offers two baccalaureate degrees: in written and oral communication, Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science critical thinking, information literacy, and (BS) depending upon the nature of the mathematics, skills that are necessary for discipline of the major. The University offers academic success and essential in a global 26 majors and 30 minors. The University also and ever-changing world. offers Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate FYS 125* First Year Seminar (3 credits) in Science (AS) degrees. FLO 125 The Art of Thinking (3 credits) All candidates for the baccalaureate degree MA TBD Mathematics (college level) must complete at least 120 credits, with a (3 credits) minimum of 30 credits taken at Sacred Heart University. A minimum cumulative grade *A minimum grade of C or better is required. point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required. In addition a minimum of 2.0 is required in the FYS 125* First Year Seminar (3 CR) Major field of study. First Year Seminars are designed and taught by full-time faculty on topics that are pertinent to the lives of students, the The University Core Curriculum world in which they live, and the interests of faculty. The seminars are writing and oral A central component of undergraduate study communications intensive and introduce is the University’s Core Curriculum, which students to college-level research skills embodies the University’s commitment to and principles of information literacy. First academic excellence, social responsibility, Year Seminars are capped at 16 students to and ethical awareness. Consistent with its ensure that instructors can devote adequate Mission, Sacred Heart University provides its attention to the content of their courses and students with a liberal arts curriculum that is: the development of the proficiencies and • fundamental to becoming a skills of each student. First Year Seminars are knowledgeable, educated, and ethically offered with discipline designations. When responsible person; successfully completed with a grade of “C”

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or higher, the credits earned in the Freshmen disciplines of the following: Year Seminar are applied to the Elective • Art Core requirements. Alternatively, depending on departmental requirements, the credits • Foreign Languages earned may be applied to the major if the • History First Year Seminar is in the same discipline as • Literature the major. • Music (excluding applied music courses) FLO 125 The Art of Thinking (3 CR) • Media Arts/Communication The Art of Thinking provides students with • Performing Arts (excluding applied the tools they need to become effective performing arts courses) thinkers. This course covers the essential methods and rules of logic, such as inductive Students are strongly encouraged to take and deductive arguments, fallacies, and 6 credits of the same Foreign Language syllogisms. Using the tools of logic, students in consecutive semesters as part of their read primary texts and arguments with Humanities requirement in this area. faculty from diverse disciplines. As with the First Year Seminar, The Art of Thinking For students majoring in Nursing, 6 credits in is taught by full-time faculty from across two departments completes this area. appropriate disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) The Social and Behavioral Sciences use the II. Elective Core (33–35 credits) scientific method and analytical approach The Elective Core provides students with the to study human behavior and the social body of knowledge, critical thinking abilities, nature of human beings and to examine the and ethical and moral thinking that are social and political structures that result from needed for studies in the major, for life-long human interaction and that shape human learning, and for the education of the whole behavior. person. To accomplish the Social and Behavioral The Elective Core is comprised of courses in Sciences area, students are required to the Humanities, the Social and Behavioral complete 9 credits from at least two different Sciences, the Natural Sciences/Mathematics/ disciplines of the following: Computer Science, and Theology & Religious • Anthropology Studies and Philosophy. These courses • Economics introduce students to the perspectives and ways of knowing in these disciplines. Courses • Political Science in the major discipline may not be used • Psychology in the elective core unless the student is a • Sociology double major. Natural Sciences/Mathematics/ Computer Humanities (9 credits) Science (6–8 credits) The Humanities are the historical, aesthetic, The Natural Sciences use the empirical or language and literature disciplines that scientific method to study the laws that study the human condition and human govern nature and the natural world. experience using methods that are largely Mathematics and Computer Science use critical, creative, analytical, theoretical, rigorous logic as their primary methodology. interpretive, and speculative. To accomplish the Humanities area, students are required to To accomplish the Natural Sciences/ complete 9 credits from at least two different Mathematics/Computer Science area,

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students are required to complete 6-8 • What does it mean to forge a more just credits, and one of the courses must be society for the common good? Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. • Biology The Human Journey introduces students to some of the most significant thinkers, artists, • Chemistry writers and scientists from Western, Catholic, • Computer Science and non-Western traditions who have • Mathematics wrestled with these central and complex questions about human life. • Physics The Common Core courses which comprise Theology & Religious Studies and Philosophy The Human Journey are: (9 credits) HICC 101 The Human Journey: Historical Theology & Religious Studies uses reason Paths to Civilization and critical and analytical thought to study religions, religious beliefs and practices, and ENCC 102 Literary Expressions of The to examine the relationship between the Human Journey human and the Divine as well as to explore CC 103 A The Human Community: questions of truth, justice, ethics, and the The Individual and Society moral dimensions of existence. Philosophy (Anthropology, Sociology, uses logic, analysis, and reason to examine Political Science, Psychology) fundamental questions about existence, or meaning and knowledge, and ethics. CC 103 B The Human Community and Scientific Discovery (Biology, To accomplish the Theology & Religious Chemistry, Physics) Studies and Philosophy area, students are required to complete 9 credits from the two CC 104 The Human Search for Truth, different disciplines: Justice, and the Common Good (Philosophy or • Philosophy Theology/Religious Studies) • Theology & Religious Studies • Elective from Theology & Religious Students will take one of the CC 103 A or CC Studies or Philosophy 103 B options.

III. Common Core: The Human Journey Sacred Heart University’s academic signature Course Descriptions centerpiece, The Human Journey, is a coherent, integrated, and multidisciplinary HICC 101 The Human Journey: Historical study of the liberal arts and sciences and the Paths to Civilization 3 CR Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The courses of The Human Journey are framed and unified HICC 101 is part of Sacred Heart University’s by the following four fundamental and Common Core, The Human Journey. Framed enduring questions of human meaning and by the Common Core’s four fundamental value: questions of human meaning and value, this course is designed to provide first-year • What does it mean to be human? college students with an understanding of the elements of Western Civilization from the • What does it mean to live a life. of ancient world to the end of the Renaissance, meaning and purpose? including the Catholic intellectual tradition. • What does it mean to understand and HICC101 will also provide students with appreciate the natural world? sufficient knowledge of the history and culture of a non-western civilization (China)

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to allow for meaningful comparison of the POCC 103 The Human Community: The two cultures. Primary texts will be used to Individual and Society 3 CR bring students into close contact with the This is the third of four courses in The Human main thinkers of the period and to show how Journey, the Common Core Curriculum at historians use written records to interpret Sacred Heart University. The course explores the past. questions regarding human meaning and value by specifically focusing on the ENCC 102 Literary Expressions of The social and political dimensions of the Core Human Journey 3 CR Questions. This course will include an ENCC 102 is part of Sacred Heart University’s analysis of the major political philosophers common core sequence The Human Journey. and their perspectives on the following: This course addresses the four fundamental What does it mean to be human? What questions of human meaning and value does it mean to live a life of meaning and that serve as the unifying frame for all the purpose? What does it mean to forge a more courses in The Common Core. In ENCC102 just society for the common good? What we read and examine significant works of does it mean to appreciate and understand literature. We read serious literature because the natural world? The course also it presents us with images of, dramatizes for incorporates key thinkers from the Catholic us, or tells us stories about ourselves, our Intellectual tradition as they approach the human experience throughout time, and the core questions. way we live. This course engages students in conversations about these literary stories, PSCC 103 The Human Community: The images, and dramatizations. We critically Individual and Society 3 CR and analytically read and examine works of This course is the third of four courses in literature from different cultures – western Sacred Heart University’s Common Core and non-western, including Catholic, and Curriculum, The Human Journey. This course from different time periods – classical addresses the four fundamental questions to contemporary, with an aim toward of human meaning and value that serve understanding and appreciating how these as the unifying frame for all the courses very different works give us insight in the in The Human Journey. This particular four core questions. course engages students in a study of the relationship between psychology – the ANCC 103 The Human Community: The science of human behavior and mental Individual and Society 3 CR processes, and the Catholic intellectual This is the third of four courses in The Human tradition – which is characterized by rigorous Journey, Sacred Heart University’s Common intellectual inquiry and an openness to Core Curriculum. As part of the University’s scientific ideas. This course aims to help us Common Core, The Human Journey, understand ourselves as human persons, as ANCC103 addresses the four core questions well as to understand the social and physical from the anthropological perspective. With environments in which we live. an emphasis on the unity, diversity and development of human biology and culture, SOCC 103 The Human Community: The the anthropological perspective offers a Individual and Society 3 CR unique opportunity to engage the Catholic This is the third of four courses in The intellectual tradition and examine the Human Journey, Sacred Heart University’s enduring questions of human existence. Common Core Curriculum. As part of the University’s Common Core: The Human Journey, this course takes up the enduring questions of human existence: 1) What does it mean to be human? 2) What does it

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mean to live a life of meaning and purpose? perspective of the academic disciplines of 3) What does it mean to appreciate and Physics and Theology. PYCC103 examines understand the natural world? 4) What does the relationships between our human it mean to forge a more just society for the explorations of the universe through science, common good? Investigations are primarily in general, and physics, in particular. We guided by insights from sociology about will examine Physics as a fundamental and the social nature of human beings and the practical human endeavor which helps us structure of societies while also including the understand and appreciate the natural world contributions from the natural sciences and as part of God’s provision and revelation for the Catholic intellectual tradition. us. As with all of the courses that make up the Common Core, the four fundamental BICC 103 The Human Community and questions provide the threads that serve as Scientific Discovery 3 CR the framework for the fabric of the course. This is the third of four courses in The Human Journey, Sacred Heart University’s Common RS/PHCC 104 The Human Search for Truth, Core Curriculum. This course focuses on the Justice, and the Common Good 3 CR scientific approach and its uses and limits This course is the capstone course in in addressing the four fundamental core Sacred Heart University’s Common Core questions of human meaning and value. The sequence of study, The Human Journey. practice of scientific inquiry with respect to As the capstone, this course addresses political, social and cultural factors will also the Core’s four fundamental questions of be examined, particularly in the context of human meaning and value. This course the Catholic intellectual tradition. Potential investigates the religious or philosophical topics to be discussed include learning understanding of the human condition as about your own ancient genetic lineage, a theme running through the four stated evolution, genetic testing, environmental questions. Students study both classic pollution, global climate change, and disease and contemporary texts from a range of prevention. religious and some philosophical traditions, particularly the Catholic intellectual tradition. CHCC 103 The Human Community and A vital component of the course is students’ Scientific Discovery 3 CR own responses to the four questions, especially as those responses evolve through This is the third of four courses in Sacred the enrichment of the course material. As Heart University’s Common Core Curriculum, a capstone course, RS/PHCC104 enables The Human Journey. This course examines students to develop a personal, integrated the core’s four fundamental questions set of answers to the common core questions of human meaning and value. From the through a range of modalities and media, perspective of Chemistry, students learn including service projects, research papers, about science and the natural world and artistic productions, student “portfolios” science’s engagement with the Catholic of completed assignments for all four Core intellectual tradition. courses, and other similarly integrated and interdisciplinary work. PYCC 103 The Human Community and Scientific Discovery 3 CR This is the third of four courses in Sacred Heart University’s Common Core Curriculum, The Major Field (30-58 credits) The Human Journey. As part of The The major provides the student an area of Human Journey curriculum, this course specialty as preparation for a career or as a addresses the four fundamental questions foundation for graduate study. of human meaning and value from the Several baccalaureate majors offer multiple

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specialization programs. One half of the JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS credit for the student’s major must be • Accounting completed at Sacred Heart University. Sacred Heart University offers the following • Business Administration: baccalaureate major programs, with Entrepreneurship and Family Business, concentration options listed after the major: Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the Marketing Major with no individual course grade below • Business Economics a C. • Finance • Marketing: Digital Advertising, Fashion COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Marketing and Merchandising, Sport • Art & Design Marketing • Biology: Traditional, Molecular • Sport Management and Cellular Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Neuroscience COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS • Chemistry: Biochemistry, Traditional • Athletic Training • Communication/Media Arts • Exercise Science • Computer Science: Computer Science, • Health Science Information Technology • Nursing (B.S. only): First Professional • Criminal Justice Degree Program, RN to BSN, RN to MSN • English: Literature, Writing • History UNIVERSITY COLLEGE • Mathematics • General Studies • Philosophy • Professional Studies • Political Science • Psychology • Religious Studies Electives (0–36 credits) Electives are courses offered by the • Social Work University in subject areas that interest the • Sociology student. Electives should be selected in • Spanish consultation with the student’s academic advisor. ISABELLE FARRINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Students majoring in any discipline may also elect courses in the following pre- Undergraduates who are interested in professional areas: Pre-Law, Pre-Medical/ becoming teachers apply to the graduate Pre-Dental, Pre-Occupational Therapy, school during freshman sophomore year. Pre- Optometry, Pre-Physical Therapy, They select a major in the College of Arts Pre-Speech-Language Pathology and Pre- and Sciences or the Welch College of Veterinary. Qualified students may also elect Business, take courses in the Farrington courses in the Thomas More Honors Program College of Education during their junior or in Education. These are explained in the and senior years, and complete teacher Academic Enhancement Programs chapter in certification requirements (including student this catalog. teaching) and a master’s degree in education during a fifth year. No more than 8 credits in Applied Music may

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be used for free electives. JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • Accounting • Business Administration Minor Programs • Business Economics In addition to a major, the student may • Fashion Marketing and Merchandising choose an optional minor program from the following: COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS • Geriatric Health and Wellness COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES • Art & Design • Pre-Speech-Language Pathology • Biology • Catholic Studies Policy on Awarding of Second • Chemistry Baccalaureate Degree • Computer Science Students will be eligible to receive a second • Criminal Justice baccalaureate degree from Sacred Heart • English University, with a major other than that • European Studies obtained with their first degree, if they meet the following criteria: • Fashion Design • French • They will have fulfilled the requirements of the second degree and major. • Global Studies • Great Challenges Curriculum • They will have completed at least 30 credits at Sacred Heart University after • History the date of the first degree. • Honors • That up to 90 credits of the first degree • Information Technology can be used toward the fulfillment of the • Irish Studies new degree/major. • Italian • Latin American Studies • Mathematics Associate of Arts and Associate • Media Arts of Science Degree Programs • Middle Eastern Studies Associate Degrees are offered for students whose needs are best met by this degree • Music or for students who may seek to further • Performing Arts their education at a later time with a • Philosophy baccalaureate degree. The Associate degree programs fall in two general categories: • Political Science Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies • Psychology degree, with specialties in 19 different fields, • Religious Studies and career-based Associate of Science (AS) degrees in one field. In addition to • Sociology the specialty courses, each program has its • Spanish foundation within a liberal arts base. • Women’s Studies

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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE–GENERAL Emphasis STUDIES PROGRAM Credits range from 15–32, depending on the All Associate of Arts degrees are offered by emphasis. University College. The candidate for the AA degree in General Studies must complete Note: The required courses for each 60 credits, which include the AA Core emphasis are listed under each college and Curriculum as well as an emphasis of not department section. less than 15 credit hours and elective courses chosen in consultation with the student’s A grade of C or better is required in all advisor. A minimum of 30 of these credits emphasis courses. Area discipline courses must be taken at Sacred Heart University, cannot be used in above core areas. Areas of and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is emphasis with required courses are: required. Associate of Arts Degree Core Curriculum College of Arts and Sciences The Core Curriculum for the AA degree provides the student with the opportunity • Art and Design to experience other disciplines, obtain a • Biology background for further study, and become a • Chemistry knowledgeable and educated human being. • English Foundational Core • French • FYS 125 • History • FLO 125 • Italian • MA TBD • Mathematics • Media Arts *A grade of C or better is required. • Music Common Core: The Human Journey • Philosophy Sacred Heart University’s academic signature • Political Science centerpiece, The Human Journey, is a • Psychology coherent, integrated, and multidisciplinary study of the liberal arts and sciences and the • Religious Studies Catholic Intellectual Tradition. • Sociology • Spanish See description of the Common Core: The Human Journey courses listed previously in Associate of Science Degree this chapter. College of Arts and Sciences Elective Core • Computer Science and Information To accomplish the elective core, students Technology will complete the following: Humanities (3 credits) Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) Natural Sciences (3 credits) Theology & Religious Studies/Philosophy (3 credits)

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ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT English as a Second PROGRAMS Language (ESL) The English Language Institute at Sacred Heart University, offers an accredited full time Intensive English Language program to Academic Advising prepare students for their successful study At Sacred Heart University, academic an American academic institution. advising is an integral part of a student’s education, and meetings with an academic Full-time ESL students enroll in eight- advisor should be an important and regular week sessions, taking a cluster of oral feature of a student’s time at the University. communication, written communication, The Assistant Dean of the College of Arts pronunciation and service learning, totaling and Sciences coordinates academic advising 22 hours per week. Placement in the for all first-year students; advising for noncredit pre-academic intensive English incoming transfer students is coordinated by Language Program is determined by an a representative from the student’s chosen English Placement test and the student’s college. Once a student officially declares a language profile. Students who successfully major by completing our Major Declaration complete their ESL classes at the Sacred Form, he or she will receive a faculty advisor Heart English Language Institute are not in the appropriate discipline. Academic required to take another proficiency test to advisors not only assist students with course, enroll in other degree programs at Sacred program, and scheduling selection, but also Heart University. Admission to the English provide the guidance and support needed Language Institute does not guarantee to assist students in exploring personal admission to the University. Students are and professional goals. It is important that allowed to take credit courses while taking students meet regularly with their academic advanced ESL courses at the same time. For advisors. more information regarding the program, contact the Director at 203-365-7528. ESL Advisors in The Freshman Academic classes are offered on the Fairfield. The Advising Program assist our newest students program runs five semesters per year. Please with the transition to the academic life of see our website for further information: college. By design, our freshmen have regular www.sacredheart.edu/esl and frequent access to their Freshman Academic Advisor. For the first semester, a student’s Freshman Academic Advisor is a full-time faculty member, who also serves as Thomas More Honors Program a professor in one of the student’s freshman The Honors Program is home to some of the academic courses. This allows for regular and University’s brightest and most committed continuous contact throughout this crucial students. The Honors version of the Common first semester. Students and advisors also Core, The Human Journey, is rigorous, but meet regularly outside of class for additional also highly student-directed, in that students support and guidance. Freshman advisors are given greater latitude in selecting monitor their advisees’ academic progress readings and designing assignments and intervene when appropriate. Freshmen and, in general, are invited to take active stay with their Freshman Academic Advisors responsibility for what they are learning. until they declare their majors. The Program offers freshmen the opportunity to declare a The limited size of the University’s program major at the start of the second semester. and the number of course offerings means that honors students receive highly individualized instruction. Since the best learning can sometimes take place out of

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the classroom, the program coordinates and Instructional Technology and funds opportunities every semester to travel Mobile Computing Program as a group to off-campus cultural events, and provides a stipend for students who study Recognizing the increasingly important abroad. role of technology in our society and in education, Sacred Heart University has made The mission of the students in the Honors a commitment to, and a serious investment Program is to serve as leaders in the in computers, networking and its supporting intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life of technologies. The University’s network the University. In this way, Honors students infrastructure provides connectivity to every can themselves become leaders and active facility on campus via a fiber-optic multi- learners. For more information, visit the Gigabit Ethernet backbone. Honors website. 802.11n wireless access points provide access to the University library, Internet and student Independent Study and e-mail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individualized Instruction VPN and Virtual Desktops are available Independent study is available for the to provide connectivity solutions for even qualified student who wants more advanced the most sophisticated applications, from or specialized work in a given academic anywhere on the Internet. Outlook.com is area. A faculty member guides the student available through the web, for sending and in the research needed for the study. Only receiving campus e-mail from any computer the student who has officially declared a connected anywhere on the Internet. major and who has successfully completed at least 15 credits will be able to enroll. A To promote its “Anytime, Anywhere maximum of 6 credits of independent study Learning” initiative, Sacred Heart University or individualized instruction is permitted deployed wireless networking in the summer toward the baccalaureate degree. of 2000 to create one of the first wireless network campuses in New England. This Independent study courses are designated infrastructure allows students to use their as course number 399 in the appropriate port able devices anywhere on campus. . The subject area (e.g., EN 399 Independent Study current wireless standard is 802.11n. in English). Usually, an independent study course is awarded three credits. The students’ computing laboratories are currently comprised of 310 desktop Individualized instruction under the guidance computers distributed throughout several of a faculty member is available for the academic facilities. Eight laboratories are student who needs a specific course to used for computer-related instruction, and an fulfill degree requirements but is unable additional lab provides 24/7/365 access for to schedule the course for a valid reason Sacred Heart University students, faculty and (involvement in student teaching, field staff. The University continues to upgrade experience or unavailability of the course). regular classrooms to “smart” classrooms The syllabus for individual instruction with fixed multimedia capabilities that allow conforms to the usual requirements, instructors to fully integrate technology in including required assignments, for that their classroom presentations. All general- course. Ordinarily, no student will be purpose classrooms are equipped with LCD permitted to take more than one individual projectors, DVD, audio capabilities, and course per semester, and no more than PC/laptop connections. All classrooms on two individual courses to fulfill degree campus are equipped with an active data requirements. jack for instructors or students to access

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the network. Additionally, there are data Computer Facilities connections in every room and wireless Sacred Heart University offers a state- networking is accessible throughout the of-the-art campus network. The library, campus.. The network infrastructure is classrooms, on-campus residence facilities, designed with future technologies in mind health and recreation center, and faculty and and with excess capacity to allow for administrative offices are all networked. With significant growth. The University is making a its fiber-optic infrastructure, the University serious financial commitment to maintaining is positioned to support a wide range of the network at peak performance capability emerging technologies. and reliability. Upgrading the software and hardware that support the network The University has established itself is a continuous process and not one the as a pioneer in the implementation of University will ever say is complete. Sacred technology across the curriculum. A host Heart’s commitment is to keeping a state- of multiprocessor campus servers supports of-the-art system in place for all our campus the labs and educational programs. The customers. University maintains 1 Gpbs Internet (1,000 Mbps), dual-housed for reliability and The University is part of a select group uptime. The network also supports video, of academic institutions that embraces voice and data across the campus. State-of- the mobile computing philosophy. Every the-art routers and firewalls provide high- full-time undergraduate student is required speed connectivity and security to Wide to purchase and use a laptop during their Area Network segments and are completely academic life at the University. Information managed in-house. Administrators apply Technology fully supports variety of laptop traffic-shaping, intrusion prevention and models from Lenovo, Apple, and Dell. In wireless security measures for access as addition, Sacred Heart University provides secure as it is convenient. all of its full-time faculty members with a choice of laptop, tablet or Mac laptop The University has adopted the “Blackboard” refreshed every three years. We offer similar Transaction system to create a simplified program to our adjunct faculty who are means for identification and commerce issued a supported laptop refreshed every transactions on campus. The Sacred Heart year. We build and deploy an image which ID can also be used at select off-campus contains the latest Microsoft Office software merchant locations to facilitate additional and other necessary tools and utilities. commerce transactions. Faculty members are able to incorporate more electronic course information into In support of the laptop program, the the curriculum and use computers as a key University has an on-site Notebook Service component of classroom instruction; faculty Center and Call Center (The Factory) and students are able to communicate using staffed by certified technicians and open 12 Sacred Heart’s Online Web-based Course hours a day, Monday-Thursday (9 hours on Management System, “BLACKBOARD,” Friday) so that members of the University for class content, assignments, questions community can call trained technicians for and classroom discussion groups; as well assistance with anything on campus that as virtual office hours. To expand on the pertains to technology. The Factory can be mobile learning initiative, the University accessed on campus through the internal now offers the ITUNESU platform to provide telephone system and off campus via a the community with the tools required to toll-free telephone number. The Factory download content to portable players and is specifically designed to service and replay the content when appropriate. troubleshoot problems with laptops. In addition, Sacred Heart University has a full- time trainer who provides basic, intermediate

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and advanced instructional courses on all with disabilities who request academic supported applications included on the accommodations must submit appropriate laptop. Through Sacred Heart’s telephone documentation and register with OSLS. support hotline, students, faculty and staff In compliance with the Americans with can dial a toll-free number or email tech Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 support to obtain technical assistance. of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the OSLS provides reasonable instructional accommodations and services including disclosure letters, alternate testing Jandrisevits Learning Center accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and academic adjustments. For ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES appointments call 203-371-7820. The Jandrisevits Learning Center (JLC) is located in the lower level of the Ryan- Matura Library. The JLC offers students Internships and Co-Ops at every academic level an opportunity to improve their content area knowledge and to Sacred Heart University embraces the develop academic skills needed to succeed concept of experiential learning as a way of in their coursework. Staffed by highly supplementing the classroom experience, experienced faculty, graduate and peer exploring different career paths and tutors in disciplines across the curriculum, enhancing the student’s marketability when he JLC provides a warm, friendly learning seeking post-graduate employment. environment that fosters the growth of self-directed learning. The JLC offers the Internships may be paid or unpaid and can be following support services free of charge to completed by the student for academic credit. all SHU students: The length of the internship and the number of credits awarded vary. A typical placement • individualized tutoring in many disciplines lasts for one semester and involves 10 to 20 provided by faculty, graduate and peer hours of work per week. tutors (by appointment); Employers offering co-op opportunities allow • Classroom Learning Assistants (CLAs) a student to work full-time for one or two are peer tutors nominated by faculty who semesters for a set hourly wage and 6–12 provide academic support to students in academic credits per semester. disciplines across the curriculum; • Workshops on college-level study skills The student works with his or her faculty such as notetaking; time management; advisor to gain approval for the content of test-taking; critical reading and writing; an internship or co-op, and to determine the oral presentations; math concepts and number of credits that will be awarded. The problem solving; and student must also complete the required documentation from the Office of the • Online Writing Lab (OWL) for online Registrar. The Career Development and feedback with written assignments. Placement Center assists the student in locating an appropriate experience. OFFICE OF SPECIAL LEARNING SERVICES Experiential learning opportunities are The Office of Special Learning Services available in all fields including the sciences, provides instructional accommodations business, health care, media and government. and services to students with documented Students interested in these programs should disabilities. There is no separate application consult their faculty advisor as well as the process to be admitted to the Office of Career Development and Placement Center. Special Learning Services (OSLS). Students

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Professional Programs and stage of the application process. Internships, shadowing and research are Sacred Heart University offers pre- integral to the program and planned with professional advising in Pre-Law, Pre- advisors. Medical/Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry, Pre- Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Veterinary. PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PRE- PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS PRE-LAW PROGRAM For more information, please refer to the corresponding section under the College of There is no prescribed Pre-Law major or Education and Health Professions. academic curriculum for admission to law school. Students interested in attending law school are advised, however, to secure a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Excellent Study Abroad writing, research and critical thinking skills are essential competencies for gaining Sacred Heart University offers a variety admission to law school and for completing of undergraduatestudy abroad programs the requirements of a rigorous law school around the world- with programming that curriculum. Such skills are also conducive supports a broad range of educational, to the practice of law. Pre-law students are professional, and personal objectives. Choose encouraged to join the university’s Pre- from over 100 programs in over 30 countries, Law Club and to meet periodically with the including our own sites in Dingle, Ireland Pre-law Advisor to discuss course selection and Luxembourg. Students may attend a and the law school application process. SHU program, a SHU-affiliated program, or a Experience suggests that a respectable CCIS program. Courses completed may fulfill score on the Law School Admissions Test general education, elective, and major/minor (LSAT), a strong academic performance over credits. Applications are available online one the course of four years, excellent letters semester before the program start date. of recommendation, along with interesting extra-curricular activity often results in a Students participating in SHU or SHU- student’s acceptance to law school. affiliated programs pay the regular Sacred Heart tuition rate plus a program and/or PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISEMENT study abroad fee. Federal and state financial PROGRAM assistance as well as Sacred Heart University grants may apply to SHU and SHU-affiliated The Pre-Health Professions advisement semester study abroad. Specific program program services the needs of students cost and scholarship information is located seeking to pursue careers in medicine, on the Office of Study Abroad website. dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy and physician assistant programs. Students may also participate during the fall The program provides academic advisement and/or spring semester in a variety of study- for a balanced curriculum in biology, abroad opportunities preapproved by the chemistry, physics, English, humanities, Office of Study Abroad. These preapproved mathematics, social sciences and other programs are sponsored by a number of prerequisites for specific areas of study U.S. accredited institutions through the required for acceptance into advanced CCIS Consortium (College Consortium for professional programs. A seminar for the International Studies). The Office of Study health professions is offered to assist Abroad assists students in selecting and students throughout their four years and applying to these programs and facilitates is offered at the freshman/sophomore and the transfer of credits from these programs junior/senior levels, reflecting the level of by clarifying prior to participation how these student matriculation through the program

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courses will be used in their Sacred Heart social, economic, cultural and political roles University degree programs. Students who in the past, present and future. It challenges participate in these programs are assessed students to develop their intellectual a study-abroad fee. While federal and state understanding of the impact of gender as financial assistance may be applied to these an organizing force in society. Students are programs, Sacred Heart University grants encouraged to explore the meaning and will not. application of this knowledge to their own lives. Short-term programs of two to four weeks in January, March (spring break) and during the summer, led by Sacred Heart faculty, are also available. Short-term programs are offered at the University’s own sites in Ireland and Luxembourg, with SHU faculty in additional countries, and SHU University partner programs.

For more information, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 203-396- 8028 or the director of the SHU In Dingle, Ireland program at 203- 371-7765.

Women’s Studies Program Women’s Studies is an academic, interdisciplinary program oriented to the study of women and gender roles. The program draws on the new scholarship about women from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in order to examine and critique traditional models of thinking and to develop creative ways of exploring women and their experiences.

Theoretical and critical debates that have influenced modern feminist thought are also an integral part of the curriculum. Students select courses cross-listed in Women’s Studies and a variety of other disciplines including: Criminal Justice, History, Literature, Media Studies, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology.

The Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to broaden their education by enriching their understanding of women through multiple fields of inquiry. The program supports critical thinking about women’s and men’s

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS, • The right to provide written consent before the University discloses POLICIES AND PROCEDURES personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA Notification of Rights Under FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure The Family Educational Rights and Privacy without consent, is the disclosure Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights to school officials with legitimate with respect to their education records. educational interests. A school official These rights include: is a person employed by the University • The right to inspect and review the in an administrative, supervisory, student’s education records within 45 academic or research, or support staff days of the day the University receives position (including law enforcement unit a request for access. Students should personnel and health staff); a person submit to the registrar, dean, head of or company with whom the University the academic department, or other has contracted as its agent to provide appropriate official, a written request a service instead of using University that identifies the record(s) they wish to employees or officials (such as an inspect. The University official will make attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a arrangements for access and notify the person serving on the Board of Trustees; student of the time and place where the or a student serving on an official records may be inspected. If the records committee, such as a disciplinary or are not maintained by the University grievance committee, or assisting another official to whom the request was school official in performing his/ her submitted, that official shall advise the tasks. A school official has a legitimate student of the correct official to whom the educational interest if the official needs request should be addressed. to review an education record to fulfill his/her professional responsibilities for • The right to request the amendment of the University. the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. misleading, or otherwise in violation of Department of Education concerning the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. alleged failures by the University to Students may ask the University to amend comply with the requirements of FERPA. a record that they believe is inaccurate or The name and address of the Office misleading. A student who wishes to ask that administers FERPA is Family Policy the University to amend a record should Compliance Office, U.S. Department of write the University official responsible Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, for the record, clearly identify the part of Washington, DC 20202-5901. the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. ADDENDUM If the University decides not to amend As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department the record as requested, the University of Education's FERPA regulations expand will notify the student in writing of the the circumstances under which your decision and advise the student of his/her education records and personally identifiable right to a hearing regarding the request information (PII) contained in such records for amendment. Additional information — including your Social Security Number, regarding the hearing procedures will be grades, or other private information — may provided to the student when notified of be accessed without your consent. First, the the right to a hearing. U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney

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General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, to the academic advisor or the Assistant or state and local education authorities Registrar for Graduation Services. Academic ("Federal and State Authorities") may allow advisors can assist in understanding degree access to your records and PII without your requirements and planning course selections consent to any third party designated by but the primary responsibility for meeting a Federal or State Authority to evaluate these requirements rests with the student. a federal- or state-supported education program. The evaluation may relate to any program that is "principally engaged in the provision of education," such as early Sacred Heart University childhood education and job training, as Network Account and well as any program that is administered Official Communications by an education agency or institution. When students are enrolled at Sacred Heart Second, Federal and State Authorities may University, a University network account is allow access to your education records and created. The student is required to activate PII without your consent to researchers the account and is thereby given access performing certain types of studies, in to online services including Sacred Heart certain cases even when we object to or University email. do not request such research. Federal and State Authorities must obtain certain Official communication is directed to the use-restriction and data security promises student’s University electronic mailbox. In from the entities that they authorize to some cases official communications may receive your PII, but the Authorities need not be delivered by U.S. mail or campus mail. maintain direct control over such entities. Students are expected to access their email In addition, in connection with Statewide regularly to stay abreast of important, time- Longitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities sensitive information. Information on how to may collect, compile, permanently retain, access Sacred Heart University’s network is and share without your consent PII from available from the University’s website under your education records, and they may MYSHU. Students must activate their Sacred track your participation in education and Heart University network account and be other programs by linking such PII to other registered to have access to course material personal information about you that they and on-line applications. obtain from other Federal or State data sources, including workforce development, unemployment insurance, child welfare, juvenile justice, military service, and migrant Matriculation student records systems. Matriculation is an agreement with the University to a particular set of degree requirements. Full-time undergraduate Student Responsibility students are automatically matriculated upon admission and fall under the degree Students are responsible to know and requirements of the catalog of the year in apply the University’s academic policies which they first enrolled. Full-time students and procedures. They are responsible who are on an Official Leave of Absence will for meeting deadlines as outlined in the maintain their matriculation status during academic calendar or in other sections of the period of their leave (see policy under this publication. Students are responsible to Interruption in Attendance). know and apply graduation requirements in their major and should check their Returning full-time students who have program evaluations on Web Advisor not attended the University for up to two regularly. Questions should be addressed consecutive major semesters (fall and

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spring or spring and fall) must apply for day, evenings and on weekends. In addition re-admission and, if accepted, will be under to this traditional schedule, courses are the catalog in effect at the time of their offered throughout the year in varying readmission. course formats,such as accelerated course modules, intensive courses and through Part-time students who have not attended online learning. Sacred Heart University the University for more than 24 months are uses the semester credit system of awarding no longer considered matriculated and must credits. Lecture time for one semester apply for readmission through University credit is generally 50 minutes per week. College. Part-time students not yet admitted For a laboratory course, a longer period of to the University must apply for matriculation laboratory work is required for a semester once they earn 12 credits. After 12 credits credit. The calendar and important dates of non-matriculated status, a part-time for the traditional semester and accelerated student will not be allowed to register unless terms are posted on the University website. they are admitted to the University through University College or appeal for one more additional semester while they complete their application. Declaring a Major Students are expected to declare a major as soon as possible and no later than the end of their sophomore year. The Office of Career Placement Tests Development offers workshops to assist Students registering for mathematics are undeclared students.. To declare a major asked to complete a Mathematics Inventory students must fill out a Declaration of Major to ensure proper placement or present form available in the Academic Departments, evidence of prior college Mathematics University College and the Registrar’s Office. course. Completed forms must be submitted to the academic department for the major. That Additional testing is required for ESL (English office will assist in obtaining all appropriate as a Second Language) placement. signatures and assign an academic advisor. Students who wish to change a major, Part-time students should contact University add a second major, minor or make similar College for more information at 203-371- declarations should contact the appropriate 7830. academic departments.

Mandated Vaccination and Class Attendance Immunization Requirements Regular class attendance is expected of All students must be in compliance with each student in every class. Instructors are state law before registering. For information encouraged to base a portion of the final regarding immunization requirements, grade on attendance.. Excessive absence contact the University’s Health Services could result in failure of the course. Office at 203-371-7838 or visit the Health Services website Academic Integrity

Academic Year THE MEANING OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The academic year consists of two major As an institution of higher learning, Sacred semesters. Courses are offered during the Heart University places special emphasis on

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academic integrity, which is a commitment MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACULTY to the fundamental values of honesty, trust, AND STUDENTS fairness, respect, and responsibility. Only Sacred Heart University faculty have an when these values are widely respected and ethical and professional obligation to take practiced by all members of the University— the following steps to promote academic students, faculty, administrators and staff— integrity among students: can the University maintain a culture that promotes free exploration of knowledge, • Refer in course syllabi to the University’s constructive debate, genuine learning, policy on academic integrity. effective research, fair assessment of student • Clearly explicate in course syllabi progress, and development of members’ behaviors and actions that constitute characters. academic dishonesty, especially those that may be specific to the assignments These aims of the University require that its of the course. members exercise mutual responsibilities. At its core, academic integrity is secured • Clearly explicate in course syllabi by a principled commitment to carry out consequences for violations of academic these responsibilities, not by rules and integrity. penalties. Students and faculty should strive to create an academic environment that is • Reinforce these expectations and honest, fair and respectful of all. They do consequences periodically during this by evaluating others’ work fairly, by the semester, such as when giving responding to others’ ideas critically yet information for assignments. courteously, by respecting others’ intellectual • Model and, where appropriate, teach and physical property, and by nurturing the students those scholarly practices that values of academic integrity in all contexts of embody academic integrity. University life. • Abide by this policy on academic Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken integrity, including its reporting for violations of academic integrity, including requirements. plagiarism, cheating, any use of materials for an assignment or exam that is not permitted Sacred Heart University students have the by the instructor, and theft or mutilation ethical obligation to take these steps to of intellectual materials or other University promote academic integrity among their equipment. Faculty will assign failing grades peers: for violations of the University’s policy • Act with integrity in all their coursework. on academic integrity and students may immediately receive an F for a course in • Abide by this policy on academic which they commit a violation. Violations of integrity and any policies established by academic integrity are kept on file; second their professors and the department in violations will bring additional sanctions, which they are majoring. up to dismissal from the University. For any disciplinary action, the University affords • Refuse to share materials with peers for the student the right of due process in an the purpose of cheating, or that they appeals procedure. All matriculated students believe will be used for cheating. will be provided with a full description of the • Take care with their own papers, tests, University’s standards for academic integrity, computer files, etc., lest these be stolen consequences for violations, and the appeals or appropriated by others. procedure. • Notify the professor of a course if they become aware that any form of cheating

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or plagiarism has occurred. lab assignment from another student, or borrowing information for such Such notification is not dishonorable but assignments with the intention of maintains an academic environment in presenting that work as one’s own. which all students are evaluated fairly for their work; it may also protect a student • Using unpermitted materials or taking from a charge of dishonesty (if, for instance, information from other students for a the student’s work was appropriated by take-home exam. A take-home exam is an another). exam; therefore, it requires independent work. Students should follow the procedures given by the professor. VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity can flourish only when Note: These standards require independent members of the University voluntarily work by a student, except for those contexts govern their personal behavior by high where professors have specified forms of ethical standards. However, it is also crucial permitted collaboration with other students. for the University to define the boundaries If no form of collaboration has been of ethical behavior and to prohibit attacks specified, students must assume that none is on the principles of academic integrity. permitted. Because assignments that involve Policies that govern faculty members’ ethical group-based work can cause students to responsibilities are treated in the Faculty question what forms of collaboration are Handbook. Students’ ethical responsibilities proper, they should seek guidance from their are governed by the policy stated here. professors in all cases of doubt. Professors Departments and programs at the University should make clear to students what forms may supplement this policy with additional of collaboration are permissible and guidelines and faculty members may specify impermissible. The standards on cheating do additional guidelines in the syllabi for their not prohibit students from studying together classes. Students must adhere to such or from tutoring each other. guidelines as well as to University-wide policy. Plagiarism Plagiarism is any act of misrepresenting the All Sacred Heart University students in sources of one’s information and ideas. When all degree programs, are prohibited from writing essays, it is the act of presenting engaging in any of the following types of another person’s written words or ideas as behavior. one’s own. When reporting experimental work, it includes the acts of falsifying data Cheating and presenting another’s data as one’s own. Forms of cheating include, but are not In speeches, it involves quoting passages of limited to: others’ speeches or written words without • Having unpermitted notes during any mention of the author. Plagiarism is also exam or quiz. Only materials that a possible in art and music, if one makes use of professor explicitly instructs students a work of art or music in a way that violates they may use during an examination are the standards of attribution in those fields. permitted. Plagiarism may be willful, as when a • Copying from other students during any student knowingly copies a source without exam or quiz. attribution, or negligent, as when a student fails to cite sources properly. Both willful and • Having unpermitted prior knowledge of negligent instances of plagiarism are subject any exam or quiz. to penalty—in part because professors must • Copying or rewriting any homework or judge the result of a student’s work, not

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his or her intentions, and in part because written the semester in which they are students are expected to know and follow assigned unless a professor approves of the standards for proper citation of sources. the use of previously written material with specific guidelines. Assignments Forms of plagiarism therefore include, but may be submitted for credit in a single are not limited to: course only unless professors in multiple courses are informed of and approve of • Copying whole papers or passages from the multiple submissions. another student or from any source. • Allowing another student to copy or Note: Improper citation of sources occurs submit one’s work. when a student presents all the sources he or she used in preparing a paper but fails to • Buying or obtaining a paper from any attribute quotations and information from source, including term-paper sellers and those sources in the body of the paper. Internet sources, and submitting that Specific examples include: paper or passages of it as one’s own work. • Failure to use quotation marks for direct quotes or for an author’s distinctive • Pasting a passage from the Internet or phrases. (A rule of thumb to follow is that any computer source into one’s paper five or more words in succession from without quoting and attributing the a source must be enclosed in quotation passage. marks.) • Fabricating or falsifying a bibliography. • Following an author’s structure of writing • Falsifying one’s results in scientific and ideas, but rephrasing the sentences experiments, whether through fabrication partially to give the impression that the or copying them from another source. whole passage reflects the student’s structure and ideas. • Appropriating another person’s computer programming work for submission as an • Failure to give page numbers for assignment. quotations or for other information that did not originate with the student. • When creating a web page, film or musical composition as a course Such acts fall under the rubric of plagiarism. assignment, failing to attribute material Because they sometimes do not involve that comes from other media or failing to willful misrepresentation, professors may obtain proper permission for the use of have more lenient policies in dealing with such material. them. Yet students should strive to cite all information properly and should note that • Any other appropriation of another’s professors have the discretion to treat these intellectual property without proper cases as seriously as the forms of plagiarism attribution. listed above. • Submitting an assignment that one wrote during a previous semester or submitting Other Violations the same assignment for more than Other forms of unethical behavior that one class simultaneously. This action disrupt the processes of learning, teaching includes reusing substantial portions of and research include: previously written work for a current • Providing to other students exams or assignment. (Students who are unsure of papers of one’s own or from any source what work of their own they may use in with the reasonable expectation that preparing an assignment should consult these will be used for the purpose of their professors.) Assignments must be

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cheating or plagiarism. this is a second violation. These timelines apply under normal circumstances barring • Maintaining a file of exams or papers with institutional exigencies. the reasonable expectation that these will be used for the purpose of cheating or APPEALS OF COURSE-BASED PENALTIES plagiarism. The student will initially have presented his • Theft and defacement of library materials. or her explanation to the faculty member • Theft of other students’ notes, papers, when the faculty member first consulted homework and textbooks. the student about the work in question. The student who claims he or she did not • Posting another person’s work on the act dishonestly should ordinarily attempt a Internet without that person’s permission. resolution with the faculty member. If the resolution was not satisfactory following COURSE-BASED SANCTIONS FOR when a student failed a course or received a VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY reduced course grade based on a formerly When a faculty member encounters a reported accusation of dishonesty, the suspected case of academic dishonesty, he student may appeal the grade by presenting or she should address the matter with the a written statement demonstrating that he student, after collecting whatever evidence or she did not violate the present policy. may be available and relevant. The faculty The student should present supporting member has the right to ask the student documentation. A documented appeal to provide evidence about sources used or associated with a grade must be presented other reasonable requests to establish the in writing within fifteen working days of the work the student did. notification from the dean of the student’s college. If the faculty member discovers that the student did act dishonestly, he or she will The procedure for a documented appeal is: assign a penalty of a failing grade for the If the faculty member imposes a sanction assignment; he or she may immediately because he or she finds the student acted assign the student a grade of F for the in violation of the policy, the student may course. Cases of improper citation are a present the case in writing with supporting matter of faculty discretion. evidence to the department chairperson or program director of the faculty member Faculty will report in writing the incident involved. The chairperson/program director of academic dishonesty and the sanction will consult with the faculty member in imposed to the faculty’s chairperson or an attempt to resolve the matter. If the program director, dean of the college in chairperson/program director is unable to which the course was taken, and dean of resolve the matter, he or she will inform the the student’s college within five working student in writing. If the student wishes to days of the sanction. The faculty member pursue the matter further, the student may will provide all parties with appropriate appeal in writing to the dean of the college documentation of the incident. The dean of in which the course was taken. the student’s college will inform the student and his or her academic advisor in writing If the dean of the college in which the course of the accusation, instructor’s course-based was taken or the dean’s designee finds that sanction, and appeals process available to the appeal has merit, he or she will convene the student within five working days of the an appeal committee. This committee will notification from the faculty member. In the consist of three faculty members: one instance of a second confirmed violation, the selected by the student, one selected by the letter sent to the student will stipulate that faculty member who taught the course, and one selected by the dean. After reviewing all

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documented evidence, the appeal committee The committee will make a recommendation will then propose a solution that the grade of sanction to the dean of the student’s either stands or should be reviewed by the college, who will in turn make a faculty member. This concludes the process. recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision of the Vice CONSEQUENCES FOR SECOND AND President for Academic Affairs will be final. SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS OF The deans will maintain central files on VIOLATIONS OUTSIDE OF A COURSE all reported cases of student academic When a student is suspected of having dishonesty in their colleges. Should a student violated academic integrity by an action transfer his or her major to another college, that did not occur in the context of a course the dean will transfer files pertaining to that (see section above, Other Violations), the student to the dean of the other college. student, faculty, staff or administrator who suspects the violation and has plausible When the dean of any college receives evidence should present this information to confirmed notice of a second violation by a the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students student in that college, the dean will refer will decide how to pursue the matter, and the matter to a standing faculty committee the student will have the right to appeal on academic integrity. This committee will any consequences according to the Student consist of one faculty member each from Handbook. the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Health Professions. The committee will also include the Dean of Students as a non-voting member. Faculty Grading System members of the committee will be elected The grading system and quality grade points from their respective colleges for two-year changed effective Fall 2010. terms in elections run by the Standing Committee on Academic Integrity. The GRADE QP GRADE RANGE purpose of this committee is to recommend P (Pass) 0.00 (for additional sanctions to be taken against courses elected as the student, including exclusion from the pass/fail) University for one or two semesters or NP (No Pass) 0.00 (for dismissal from the University. courses elected as pass/fail) The committee will have available to it W (Withdrawal 0.00 the full documentation of the student’s I (Incomplete) 0.00 previous violation of academic integrity and AU (Audit) 0.00 authority to request additional information NG (No Grade) 0.00 and documentation as warranted; however, the committee is not to reconsider the I (Incomplete) grades may be changed by student’s guilt or innocence in those completing the deficient coursework no later incidents. The committee will hear from than six weeks after the beginning of the the student’s academic advisor and the following major semester (fall or spring.) All chair or program director of the student’s Incomplete grades not changed within the major department(s). The student will have six-week period will convert to F’s. In unusual an opportunity to address the committee circumstances, the six-week period can be if he or she wishes. The student may be extended. An Incomplete Extension accompanied by an advocate who is a current employee of the University who may (IX) grade will be in effect until the next not act as the student’s legal counsel. conversion date which is six-weeks into the

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following major semester. After that date the The initial grade will remain on the transcript Incomplete Extension grade will convert to but will not be calculated in the overall GPA. an F. An extension for incomplete work may The student will receive academic credit be given only once with the approval of the for the course only once. See the policy for course instructor and the department chair. repeating a failed course under the Academic Incomplete grade extensions must be filed Forgiveness section. in writing with the Registrar’s office by the instructor prior to the incomplete conversion CHANGE OF GRADES date. An instructor may submit a Change of Grade only due to miscalculation or clerical W (Withdrawal) grades are recorded when error of the original grade. Grade changes a student officially withdraws from a course must be submitted by the instructor of within the approved time frame (see policy record using the appropriate form or online under Course Withdrawal.) process In Web Advisor. Grade changes NG (No Grade) is recorded by the Registrar must be submitted no later than the end of when a grade is not reported by the the following semester in which the grade instructor. Students will not receive credit for was posted. Any exceptions will require courses assigned a No Grade. additional approval.

A grade below C is not an acceptable grade STUDENT GRADE GRIEVANCE—POLICY in First Year Seminar ( FYS 125), or major AND PROCEDURE coursework. In addition some courses have A student’s dissatisfaction with a course as their prerequisite a grade of C or better. grade is, in general, not sufficient grounds In these cases, the course must be repeated for warranting a grievance, convening a until a C or better is obtained. A repeated committee, or meriting a hearing. course may only be credited once toward the degree requirement. Grounds for a grievance exist upon presentation of written documented Quality Grade points earned in a course are evidence indicating: determined by multiplying the point value of the letter grade (see the above chart) • Discriminatory treatment; by the number of credits of the course. A • The process determining the grade differs term GPA is calculated by dividing the total from that outlined in the course syllabus; number of quality grade points by the total or number of credits taken during the term. A cumulative GPA is calculated by dividing the • The process determining the grade was total number of quality grade points by the not presented in writing to the students. total number of credits taken at Sacred Heart University. Courses transferred into Sacred A documented grievance associated with Heart University from other institutions do a grade must be presented within six (6) not factor into the Sacred Heart University months after the original grade was issued. grade point average. The procedure for a documented grievance Note: Grades of P/NP, W, I, AU and NG are is as follows: not included in the calculation of the term or • The student is expected to resolve the cumulative GPA. issue at hand with the faculty member. If a student repeats a course that had • If the solution as provided by the faculty a passing grade, the best grade will be member is unacceptable to the student, calculated into the student’s overall GPA. the student may present the case in

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writing with supporting evidence to the department chairperson. This step concludes department chairperson of the faculty the process. member involved. The department chairperson will then make a judgment, after consultation with the faculty member and the student, in an attempt Academic Standards to bring the matter to resolution. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS • If the department chairperson is unable Satisfactory academic progress is to bring the matter to resolution or the determined by two criteria: good academic judgment is unacceptable to the student, standing and normal progress: the student may present a formal appeal in writing to the dean of the college in Good Academic Standing which the course was taken or to his/her designee. A student is in Good Standing if he/she is not on University academic probation or • If the dean of the college or his/her dismissed from the University. designee finds that the appeal has merit, he/she will convene a grievance Any student not in Good Standing may not committee. This committee will consist represent the University in any public manner of only faculty members: one faculty as a member or officer of a University member selected by the student, one registered club or organization, delegate faculty member selected by the faculty to any association meeting or convention member concerned, and one faculty or participant in intercollegiate athletic member selected by the dean of the competitions. Any student who is placed college or selected by his/her designee. on University academic probation will be The chairperson of the faculty member ineligible to represent the University in any of against whom the grievance is filed the above activities. Effective time and dates is not eligible to serve on the Grade of ineligibility are 12:01 a.m. on the Friday Grievance Committee. After reviewing prior to the start of the semester. all documented evidence, the grievance committee will then propose a solution, Normal Academic Progress supported by a rationale in writing, that A student whose credits completed fall the grade either stands or should be below the minimum listed is considered as changed by the faculty member. If the not making normal academic progress. faculty member is unavailable to change the grade, the department chairperson NUMBER OF FULL-TIME STUDENT CREDITS shall serve in lieu of the unavailable SEMESTERS STUDENT STATUS COMPLETED COMPLETED faculty member. 2 Freshman 0–23 4 Sophomore 24–48 In the extraordinary circumstances in which 6 Junior 49–72 the faculty member does not accept the 8 Senior 73–96 recommendation of the Grade Grievance 10 Fifth Year 97–120 Committee to change the grade after the Grade Grievance Committee ascertains Financial Aid may require additional that one or more grounds for a grievance standards for ‘Normal Academic Progress.’ outlined above has been substantiated, then Students should, therefore, contact the the issue shall return to the Grade Grievance department of Student Financial Assistance Committee, which will make the final to confirm requirements for Satisfactory grade decision to be implemented by the Progress..

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ACADEMIC HONORS automatically result in Academic Probation. Academic honors include the Dean’s List and Graduation Honors. A student who receives the grade of F in six or more credits in any given semester will be Dean’s List reviewed for Academic Probation. The Dean’s List is calculated on a semester Any full-time student (enrolled for 12 or more basis. A student completing a minimum of 6 credits) who fails to complete 12 credits in credits with a GPA of 3.6 or better is eligible a semester will be reviewed for Academic for the Dean’s List if, in addition, there is no Probation. grade below a C and there is no Incomplete A student on Academic Probation may Withdrawal (W), NO Pass (NP) or NO Grade choose to enroll in courses at Sacred Heart (NG). If the NG grade is replaced with a letter University during the University’s Winter grade, Dean’s List eligibility will be reviewed session and Summer sessions. Grades from at the request of the student. Students who the Winter session will be applied to the Fall- complete fewer than 6 credits per semester semester probationary status, while grades are not eligible for the Dean’s List. Students from the Summer session(s) will be applied who receive an Incomplete grade in a course to the Spring-semester probationary status. and later complete the coursework are not This will include grades from all courses eligible for the Dean’s List. taken during Winter session and Summer sessions not just repeats of failed courses. Graduation Honors Winter session and Summer sessions grades Upon graduation, students who complete will also apply to the cumulative GPA but the undergraduate program of study with will not be transcripted to the fall or spring the following cumulative GPAs are eligible semester for these honors, provided that at least 60 credits for a bachelor’s degree or 30 credits DISMISSAL for an associate’s degree were completed at All students subject to dismissal for Sacred Heart University. academic reasons will be reviewed Summa Cum Laude: 3.8 or higher individually by the Academic Review Board of their college prior to a final decision and Magna Cum Laude: 3.6 to 3.799 notification: Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.599 • A student who is on Academic Probation for two consecutive semesters will be ACADEMIC PROBATION subject to dismissal. All students, except first-semester freshmen, whose cumulative grade point average • Any student who incurs three Academic (GPA) falls below 2.0 will be placed on Probations during his or her academic Academic Probation. Any student (including career will be subject to dismissal. first-semester freshmen) who receives a one- • Any student whose cumulative GPA falls semester GPA of less than 1.8 will also be below the following levels will be subject placed on Academic Probation. If a student’s to dismissal: cumulative GPA is 2.2 or above and the semester GPA is lower than 1.8 but not lower After One Semester: 1.00 than 1.5, the student will be administered an Academic Warning, rather than placed 16–30 Credits Attempted: 1.50 on Academic Probation. However, two 31–90 Credits Attempted: 1.70 consecutive semesters of less than a 1.8 91+ Credits Attempted: 1.90 GPA, regardless of cumulative GPA, will

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A student who has been dismissed can during one problem semester—defined appeal the dismissal to the Academic Review as one in which the student’s term GPA Board through the dean of his or her college was lower than 2.0. Prior to a written filing and request reinstatement. for academic forgiveness, the student must complete 12 total credits over a two- Note: The above standards are University semester period at Sacred Heart University, standards. Some programs have additional with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 standards regarding program probation or in these courses. Upon the successful program dismissal. completion of the 12-credit requirement, the student submits a formal written request for academic forgiveness to the Dean of the Academic Policies College in which the student is currently enrolled or intends to enroll. The student’s written request should provide detailed ACADEMIC APPEALS information regarding the kinds of problems Students placed on Academic Probation or that the student experienced during the dismissed can submit a request for change period for which forgiveness is requested, of status to the Academic Review Board how those problems have been remedied through the dean of the college. Students and why the University should consider who have been dismissed in previous forgiveness in his or her case. The Dean semesters must obtain permission from the will make the decision whether to grant Academic Review Board of the college who forgiveness. Academic forgiveness means dismissed them before re-enrolling in the that the grades from the problem semester University. For more information, contact the remain visible on the student’s transcript, dean of the student’s college. but those grades are not calculated in the student’s overall GPA. Forgiveness will ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS affect the entire semester and not individual courses within a semester. A student who has successfully repeated a failed course and wants to make an adjustment to his or her transcript must submit the Repeated Course Request form to Academic Procedures the Registrar’s Office. REGISTRATION If an F course grade was the result of a violation of the University’s policy on Prior to the regularly scheduled registration academic integrity, the grade is not subject period each student will be notified of to forgiveness. That is, the grade will remain their scheduled registration date and time. in the computation of the grade point Policies and procedures are available on average (GPA).If the Repeated Course the Registrar’s webpage at http://www. Request is approved, only the more recent sacredheart.edu/registrar.cfm. Students of the two grades will be counted in the are required to meet with their academic computation of the grade point average advisors prior to registration to discuss (GPA). The original grade, however, will academic progress and registration options. be kept on the transcript. This policy is All registration blocks must be cleared by the limited to the first two F’s repeated during appropriate department before a student will undergraduate study. be allowed to register.

A student who has not been in attendance New students interested in full-time study at Sacred Heart University for five years or must apply to the Office of Undergraduate more may apply for academic forgiveness Admissions for matriculation prior to of grades for courses taken at Sacred Heart registration. For an appointment, contact the

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions. address any outstanding issues.

New part-time students should contact Students will be assigned time periods University College prior to registration for to register online for the fall and spring academic advising. semesters including accelerated terms within those semesters. Messages will display on Full-time students are allowed to take one the screens whenever a student attempts to on-line course during the fall and spring register for a class for which he or she is not semesters. The online course limit may qualified. be appealed to the Dean of the student’s college. Online registration will only be available during specified date ranges but access to Winter Intensive and Summer Registration inquiry screens will always be available. at Sacred Heart University Students are limited to one course during Registration Conditions the Winter Sessions. Permission to take The University reserves the right to an additional course may be requested by make changes at any time in admission contacting a University College advisor. requirements, fees, charges, tuition, regulations and academic programs, if Students may take only one course during deemed necessary, prior to the start of any the May Intensive session and two courses class. during each of the summer sessions (summer session 1 and summer session 2) at The University also reserves the right Sacred Heart University. to divide, cancel, reschedule classes or reassign instructors if enrollment or other See section Enrolling in Courses at other factors require. If course cancellations occur, Institutions for policy information. students will be notified by the academic departments through SHU email in order to Web Advisor adjust their schedules. Web Advisor is a secure site with access for current students and faculty. Through Web AUDITORS Advisor students can search for open classes A student wishing to audit courses must and register on line, add/drop courses, view register for the courses as an “auditor.” No their schedules with up-to-date room and credit is granted for an audited course. The instructor information, or check restrictions University may restrict auditors from certain on their registration. Students may also view courses. No student will be permitted to their profile information and send corrections change from credit to audit or audit to to the Registrar’s office. Students can view credit after the Add/Drop period. Auditors their grades and monitor their progress may register during the first week of classes toward their degree goals. through the add/drop period. Auditing a course requires instructor permission prior to Online Registration Using Web Advisor registration. Students are expected to register for classes through Web Advisor, provided FULL-TIME OVERLOADS the student does not have holds on their registration (balance due, Health Services The normal credit load for full-time students Immunization requirements, parking tickets, is 12 to 18 credits. Any student in good advisor permission, etc.). This ensures that standing wishing to take more than 18 credits all students comply with SHU polices prior to must make this request to the University registration by meeting with their academic Registrar with written recommendation advisors and administrative departments to from the student’s academic advisor. The

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request must also include the reason for COURSE WITHDRAWAL the overload. The Registrar will review the If withdrawal from a class becomes request and recommendation and inform necessary, the student should obtain an the student of the decision. An additional, official withdrawal form from the Registrar’s per-credit, non-refundable fee is charged office. Official withdrawal is necessary to for overloads over 18 credits. A Request assure proper grade entry on the transcript for Overload form is available through the and the issuance of any refunds If applicable. Registrar’s office. A ‘W’ grade will be issued for course withdrawals submitted within the withdrawal PASS/FAIL OPTION deadline (See Academic Calendars for A student may choose a course with a pass/ withdrawal deadlines.) After the deadline fail option. The University’s pass/fail policy a grade of W will only be granted in highly carries these conditions: unusual circumstances, such as documented medical emergency. Students who do not • Students are permitted to designate the withdraw in the specified time frame will pass/fail option for up to four courses receive the grade that they have earned. toward the baccalaureate degree, and up to two courses toward the associate’s Students are encouraged to contact their degree. Once the course is completed advisor to discuss academic progress. Phone with a grade of pass (P), it cannot be withdrawals are not accepted. Students who repeated for a letter grade. are taking only on-line courses may submit a request to withdraw from a course. by • Courses can be taken under pass/fail only sending an email to registrar@sacredheart. from general elective courses. edu. The email must include the student’s • Courses taken under the pass/fail option request to withdraw with all required will not count in the student’s GPA. approvals attached. Non attendance does not constitute official withdrawal. • The pass/fail option must be chosen during registration and cannot be Course withdrawals may affect satisfactory changed after the end of the Add/Drop academic progress (as defined in an earlier period for that semester. section) and/or academic standing, and may result in the loss of benefits or permission COURSE CHANGES—ADD/DROP to participate in University activities such as A student may change his or her course athletics. It is the student’s responsibility to selection only within the first week of understand these consequences. the semester (or the equivalent for accelerated/ intensive courses). The VERIFYING STUDENT’S SCHEDULE procedure for schedule changes is available Each student is responsible for checking their on the Registrar’s webpage (http://www. schedule on Web Advisor to make sure the sacredheart.edu/officesservices/registrar/). information is correct. Any problems should This process must be followed in order to immediately be directed to the Registrar’s ensure course registration and the proper Office. Students will be held academically calculation of tuition and issuance of refunds and financially responsible for their as listed in the Expenses and Student registration as indicated on their schedule in Financial Assistance chapters of this catalog. Web Advisor. Students may not add a course after the add/drop period without written permission ENROLLING IN COURSES AT OTHER of the course instructor and the department INSTITUTIONS chair. See Academic Calendars for add/drop deadlines. All matriculated students are expected to fulfill course requirements for their degree

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at Sacred Heart University. Under special is official. This may include but is not circumstances, a student may appeal to take limited to returning laptops, ID cards, keys a course at another regionally accredited and obtaining all appropriate University institution during the winter or summer signatures and approvals. University refund sessions only. The following guidelines will policies apply. Full-time students should be used to determine approval for taking contact the Assistant Dean before they courses at other institutions: return from a leave. Part-time students should contact University College before • The courses are required in the course they return from a leave. Students who sequence at this time for the degree do not return at the end of the leave or as indicated by the student’s academic do not obtain an extension must apply for advisor. readmission. Students on leave must follow • The other institution’s courses must University policy before they return to the be equivalent to the required Sacred University. Heart University courses in the major, as determined by the department Leave of Absence chairperson. Full-time students may request approval for a leave of absence for good reason from • The last 30 credits required for the Assistant Dean. Leaves are generally graduation must be taken at Sacred Heart approved for one semester but an extension University. for an additional semester may be requested. • The last 60 credits toward the degree must be taken at a four-year institution. Part-time students should contact a University College advisor. Graduation • A maximum of 1 course (3-4 credits) for requirements in effect for students at the a winter inter-session or summer session time their approved leave begins will remain may be taken at another institution in effect when they return from their leave during a 1 year period. under the following conditions: • If the course is in the student’s major it • They are in good academic and must be taken at SHU. disciplinary standing at Sacred Heart University when their leave begins. If • Final approval must be given by a student is later placed on academic the student’s academic advisor, the warning, put on probation, dismissed, department chair of the discipline of the suspended or expelled as the result course, and the Dean of the student’s of a judicial decision, the sanctions in College place take precedence over the leave of • It is the student’s responsibility to absence. have an official transcript sent to the • They may not take courses at another Registrar’s Office to receive credit for the institution without prior written approval course. Only grades of C or better may be from the advisor, the department chair, transferred into Sacred Heart University. Dean of their college and the review by The grade will not appear on the Sacred the Registrar. Heart University transcript and does not factor into the term or cumulative GPA. • The leave is limited to one semester but may be renewed for additional INTERRUPTIONS IN ATTENDANCE semester(s) with written permission from The following information outlines various the Assistant Dean or a University College leave and withdrawal options. Students advisor. are responsible for following all University policies before a leave or withdrawal

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This policy does not bind the University leave of absence. Students who change to alter their curricula or major program, their major upon return will be under the which may have been discontinued or major requirements in effect at the time of substantially altered during the approved their return. The student is responsible for leave of absence. Students who change their obtaining all relevant information that may major upon return will be under the major affect their standing and benefits including requirements in effect at the time of their but not limited to financial aid and veteran’s return. benefits.

The student is responsible for obtaining all A student on approved medical leave is relevant information that may affect their considered to be in continuous matriculation standing and benefits including but not during that leave period. If a student does limited to financial aid and veteran’s benefits. not return after the leave or extend it, he A student on approved leave is considered or she must go through the readmission to be in continuous matriculation during that process to return. leave period. If a student does not return after the leave or extend it, the student Military Leave of Absence must go through the readmission process to Full-time students called to active duty while return. enrolled in the University should contact the Assistant Dean. Part-time students Medical Leave of Absence should contact a University College advisor. Students who must leave the University Students must present proof of being called because of a documented medical condition to active duty. Students wishing to obtain a may request a medical leave of absence. military leave of absence may be offered the Full-time students may request approval for following options after the Assistant Dean medical leave of absence from the Assistant or University College advisor confers with Dean, who will consult with Health Services financial aid, instructors, and other University or Counseling as appropriate. Part-time officials: students should contact a University College advisor. • Withdrawing from the courses with a full tuition refund or tuition credit, Documentation of the serious nature of in accordance with University and the medical condition must be provided. government guidelines. Medical leaves are generally approved for • If a student completed at least 70% of the one semester but may be renewed for one coursework and upon recommendation additional semester with written permission of his or her dean, the student may elect from the Assistant Dean or University College to take incompletes and make special advisor. Students may return at the end of arrangements for course completion with the leave when medical clearance is provided individual instructors. by Health Services/Director of Counseling based on appropriate documentation • Students are eligible to return within presented. They may not take courses at one year following active duty. However, another institution without prior written the degree requirements may have approval from the advisor, , the department changed, and the student may be chair, Dean of their college and the review by required to comply with degree program the Registrar. requirements in effect at the time of their return to the University. This policy does not bind the University to alter their curricula or major program, Complete Withdrawal from the University which may have been discontinued or Full-time students wishing to drop or substantially altered during the approved withdraw from all their courses and thereby

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discontinue their enrollment must meet SUBSTITUTIONS AND WAIVERS with the Assistant Dean. Part-time students In order to maintain academic quality and should contact a University College advisor. integrity, no student will be granted a Students will not be allowed to drop or substitution for a course or credits, unless withdraw from their last registered course of it is in accordance with the University’s the term without meeting with the Assistant policy. Substitutions and waivers for Dean or University College advisor. major requirements may be granted at the discretion of the department chair/ University Withdrawal is not official until program director. Substitutions and waivers the student meets with the appropriate for core requirements require approvals University representative(s) and completes and recommendations from advisor, major official forms. Any refunds will be determined department chair, college dean and the by the official date of the withdrawal. All fees Provost or the Provost’s delegate. Waivers are non-refundable. will not provide additional academic credit toward degree requirements. If a student withdraws from the University prior to and through the add/drop period, If the basis for the request of a substitution is the courses will not appear on the student’s a learning or physical disability, the student transcript. A “W” grade will be recorded must contact the Director of Special Services and appear on the transcript if the student and provide documentation of the disability withdraws from the University after the add/ to request the substitution. For information drop period. regarding this procedure contact the Director of Special Services. All waivers and READMISSION substitutions must meet the requirements Returning full-time students who have of any academic program accredited and/or not attended the University for up to two licensed by an outside accrediting body or consecutive major semesters (fall and spring governmental agency. or spring and fall) will ordinarily be governed under the catalog that was in effect when Proficiency Waivers for University they left the University. Students who have Foundational and Elective Core not attended the University for more than The University core provides for proficiency two consecutive major semesters (fall and waivers in the following areas: , Mathematics spring or spring and fall) must apply for and Modern Foreign Languages. The re-admissions and, if accepted, will be under chairperson of the Department of Foreign the catalog in effect at the time of their Languages and Cultures should be readmission. contacted for waivers in Foreign Languages. For waivers in Mathematics, contact The Admissions Office will confer with the the chairperson of the Department of academic dean and the dean of students Mathematics. Proficiency waivers exempt the before a decision on readmission is made. student from taking the course(s). No credits Students may not be guaranteed readmission are awarded for waived courses. to the major in which he or she was enrolled prior to readmission. Part-time, matriculated Final approval of a waiver for any University students who have not attended the foundational or elective core must be University for more than 24 months are no approved by the Provost or the Provost’s longer considered matriculated and must delegate. A student who is proficient in apply for readmission through University one of the above-listed areas may consider College. In unusual circumstances, a student advanced- standing credits through one may appeal the decision regarding the of the advanced placement tests (CLEP, catalog applied. DANTES, Excelsior). Students should check with the appropriate department(s) for

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policies and restrictions governing advanced on the Sacred Heart website. standing credits. Approval for advanced standing is required before the exam is taken. A Transfer Request Permission form must be completed. See section on Admissions for Transcripts policy and restriction information. The transcript is the official academic record. The student’s authorization must be Application for Graduation received before a transcript will be released. The student should complete an electronic To receive a degree, a student must complete Transcript Request. The link is available on all requirements for that degree as listed in the Registrar’s Office website at the catalog in effect at the time of admission www.sacredheart.edu/officesservices/ into the program. Degrees are conferred registrar/. A fee is charged for each three times a year in May, August and transcript requested. Options are available December. The Commencement Convocation for rush processing, and overnight delivery is held once a year in May. services at an additional cost. Transcripts will be withheld if the student has a financial A student eligible for a degree must apply obligation to the University. for graduation to the Office of the University Registrar as follows. An online application is available through Web Advisor. University Cross-Registration May graduation date: Application due the Program prior June Full-time students may take courses at August graduation date: Application due the and the University of prior October Bridgeport as part of their regular full-time December graduation date: Application due course load, provided the courses are not the prior February offered during the requested semester at Sacred Heart University. Contact the Failure to comply with the above schedule Office of the Registrar for details and other may result in a delay of degree conferral. requirements. Part-time students will be billed a graduation fee upon submitting the application for graduation. The graduation application fee is not refundable. In the event the student does not complete the requirements for the degree within one year of the original indicated date, a new application and application fee will be required.

Students completing a credit certificate must submit an application for the certificate at least one semester in advance of completing the requirements. Failure to comply may result in a delay of receiving the certificate by the anticipated graduation semester. There is no fee for the application for credit certificates at this time. Questions about graduation requirements should be directed to graduation@ sacredheart.edu. Information related to graduation ceremonies is available

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND Computer Information Science, Criminal Justice, Applied Psychology, and Theology SCIENCES & Religious Studies; and a variety of minors and special programs. The degrees are SEAMUS CAREY, PH.D., DEAN offered through the following academic Phone: 203-396-8020 departments: Art and Design, Biology, Fax: 203-396-8076 Chemistry, Communication, Computer Email: [email protected] Science and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Languages The College of Arts and Sciences is the and Cultures, Government and Politics, largest, and the most diverse, of the four History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Theology colleges at Sacred Heart University. The & Religious Studies, Psychology, Social college offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Work, and Sociology. The College of Arts of Science degrees; Associate in Arts and Sciences strives to provide a learning and Science degrees; Master’s degrees environment that fosters the growth, in Environmental Systems Analysis and development, and nurturing of the entire Management, Chemistry, Communication, individual.

DISCIPLINE COURSES ONLY (NO ASSOCIATE’S BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR/MINOR) DEGREE

MAJOR CONCENTRATION MINOR

Anthropology Yes

Art & Design AA* Yes Yes

Graphic Design Yes

Illustration Yes

Studio Art Yes

Fashion Design Yes

Biology AA* Yes Yes

Traditional Yes

Molecular and Cellular Yes Biology

Ecology and Conservation Yes Biology

Neuroscience Yes

Catholic Studies Yes

Chemistry AA* Yes

Traditional Yes

Biochemistry Yes

Communication and Media Studies

Communication Studies Yes

Advertising Media/Public Yes Relations

Sports Media Yes

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DISCIPLINE COURSES ONLY (NO ASSOCIATE’S BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR/MINOR) DEGREE

MAJOR CONCENTRATION MINOR

Digital Communication Yes

Media Arts AA Yes Yes

Film, Television & Media Yes

Journalism Yes

Computer Science and Information Technology

Computer Science AS Yes Yes Yes

Computer Gaming Yes

Information Technology Yes Yes

Criminal Justice Yes Yes

English AA* Yes Yes

Literature Yes

Writing Yes

European Studies Yes

Foreign Languages and Cultures

Arabic Yes

Chinese Yes

French AA* Yes

Gaelic Yes

Haitan Creole Yes

Italian AA* Yes

Japanese Yes

Latin Yes

Spanish AA* Yes Yes

Global Studies Yes

Great Challenges Curriculum Yes

History AA* Yes Yes

Irish Studies Yes

Latin American Studies Yes

Mathematics AA* Yes Yes

Middle Eastern Studies Yes

Music AA* Yes

Performing Arts Yes

Philosophy AA* Yes Yes

Physics (refer to Chemistry in Yes this catalog)

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DISCIPLINE COURSES ONLY (NO ASSOCIATE’S BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR/MINOR) DEGREE

MAJOR CONCENTRATION MINOR

Political Science AA* Yes Yes

Psychology AA* Yes Yes

Social Work Yes

Sociology AA* Yes Yes

General Yes

Teaching Yes

Social Research Yes

Theology & Religious Studies AA* Yes

Theology Yes Yes

Religious Studies Yes Yes

Women’s Studies (refer to Yes Academic Enhancement Programs chapter in this catalog)

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ANTHROPOLOGY the past. Anthropology is the study of human culture, behavior and biology from a holistic, global †AN 110 Human Cultural Diversity and comparative perspective. As a field of 3 CR study it examines the similarities, differences The aim of this course is for students to and development of human culture, behavior develop an anthropological imagination and and biology. The Anthropology curriculum understand its relevance for living in the emphasizes the subfield of cultural contemporary world. An anthropological anthropology. Cultural anthropology focuses imagination involves cultivating an interest in on the concept of culture, role of culture in and an understanding of the unity, diversity contemporary problems and issues and on and development of human biology, society the wide range of human cultural patterns in and culture. As an introduction to the study the contemporary world. of human cultural diversity, this course emphasizes the concept of culture, human sociocultural variation and patterns of Course Descriptions sociocultural change in contemporary human societies. † Elective Core Course †AN 201 World Cultures †ANCC 103 The Human Community: the 3 CR Individual and Society Examines a cross section of societies, 3 CR including hunter-gatherer, horticultural, This is the third of four courses in The Human peasant, pastoral and industrial. Themes Journey, Sacred Heart University’s Common of cultural diversity, cultural contact and Core Curriculum. As part of the University’s understanding “the other.” Common Core, The Human Journey, ANCC 103 addresses the four core questions from †AN 204 Introduction to Irish Archaeology the anthropological perspective. With an emphasis on the unity, diversity and 3 CR development of human biology and culture, A comprehensive overview of Irish the anthropological perspective offers a Archaeology from the first settlers to modern unique opportunity to engage the Catholic times. Special attention will be focused on intellectual tradition and examine the the Sites and cultural history of the Dingle enduring questions of human existence. Peninsula.

†AN 103 Archeology †AN 205 North American Indians 3 CR 3 CR Focuses on how archeology as a scientific Covers the cultural development and discipline attempts to understand the devel- diversity of aboriginal North America, the opment of the cultural adaptations of human impact of European contact on Native groups throughout prehistory and history American societies and contemporary issues and how archeology interprets the past. among North American Indians. Topics include how archeological sites are formed, dating techniques and the analysis †AN 220 Ethnography of Ireland of plant, animal and human artifacts and 3 CR remains. With a hands-on approach, students are presented case scenarios relating to This course examines the patterns economic, archeological digs to better understand the social, political and cultural change in thinking process involved in reconstructing modern Ireland through the lens of selected

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ethnographic studies of Irish communities. In addition, this course will examine the changing theoretical interests and research methodologies of anthropologists working in Ireland. This work will be supplemented with a selection of ethnographic films focusing on Irish communities and contemporary patterns socio-cultural change in Ireland.

†AN 250 Doing Ethnography: Qualitative Research in the Social Sciences 3 CR The aim of this course is for students to develop an understanding of and an ability to use ethnography as a method of social science research. Combining theoretical and applied readings and practical assignments, the focus is on participant observation and interviewing, writing field notes and the transformation of field data into ethnographic documents. In addition, students develop an understanding of the epistemological, political and ethical issues surrounding ethnographic research. Prerequisite: SO 110 or AN 110

†AN 280 Native American Literature 3 CR Native American literature is explored in order to develop an understanding of the history, society and culture of Native Americans and an appreciation of their literary contributions.

†AN 299 Special Topics in Anthropology 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses (i.e., one capitalizing on a timely topic). Prerequisites: Established by the department as appropriate for the specific course

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ART & DESIGN MARY TRESCHITTA, MFA Assistant Professor Real world Art & Design training set within a liberal arts-based curriculum is the mission JONATHAN WALKER, MFA of the Department of Art & Design at Associate Professor, Chair Sacred Heart University. Striking a balance between cutting edge digital technology and the foundations of drawing, illustration and painting affords invaluable diversity for Art & Design Computer preparation for the professional marketplace. Lab and Studios Through its extensive offerings carried out by means of intense active and engaged Facilities include a digital design laboratory learning programs, the department supports with state-of-the-art Macintosh computers the overall mission of the University. Along and a second audiovisual design studio, both with the most up-to-date digital design with complete wireless computer support; facilities and a commitment to contemporary a full complement of the latest versions Graphic Design, Illustration and Studio of all industry-standard software; multiple Arts as well as preparing for the constantly professional-grade color printers; and large changing world of digital design, the and standard format scanners. Facilities department develops designers and artists also include painting, design, drawing and who are critical thinkers and contributing illustration studios. members of society, their communities and their professions. It is the department’s goal to educate designers and artists who are Apple Laptop Program for always able to respond to an ever-changing Art & Design Majors world. The Department of Art & Design is able to offer all art majors worldwide 24/7 access to all Adobe CS6 Design Premium software Internships in Art & Design along with Adobe After Effects CS6 from The Department of Art & Design is anywhere in the world that has internet committed to combining education for life access. The university provides students with preparation for professional excellence. participating in our laptop program with The department is ideally situated within access to a key license server for the the vast design, art and cultural resources of software used in all of the department’s Fairfield County and the metropolitan New courses. This means that any student York City area. The location provides access at anytime from anywhere in the world to the country’s richest base of world-class can obtain access to the entire Adobe digital design, marketing, art and advertising Design Premium Software suite in order firms offering an unmatched opportunity to to work on their projects. Art and Design prepare students for the transition from the is also able to offer on site Apple-certified classroom to the visual arts workplace. technical support through the department’s Technology Manager in order to handle training, updates, maintenance and repair issues. Faculty

JOHN S. DE GRAFFENRIED, MFA Associate Professor Major in Art & Design The major in Art & Design requires the NATHAN LEWIS, MFA completion of 51 credits for a concentration Associate Professor in Graphic Design, Illustration or Studio Arts.

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CONCENTRATION IN GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCENTRATION IN ILLUSTRATION (51 CREDITS) (51 CREDITS)

Required Courses in Art & Design Required Courses in Art & Design

Foundation Courses Foundation Courses AR 101 Art in the Western World Art AR 101 Art in the Western World Art History Elec. The student must choose from History Elec. The student must choose from one of the following courses: one of the following courses: AR 104, AR 201, AR 204, AR AR 104, AR 201, AR 204, AR 205, AR 206 or AR 208 205, AR 206 or AR 208 AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 111 Design: Color AR 111 Design: Color AR 114 Digital Design Basics AR 114 Digital Design Basics (formerly AR 214 Computer AR 120 Drawing I Design Basics) AR 120 Drawing I Advanced-Level Required Courses in Illustration Advanced-Level Courses AR 220 Drawing II: Life AR 211 Graphic Design I AR 211 Graphic Design I AR 220 Drawing II: Life AR 221 Drawing III AR 225 Design for the Web AR 225 Design for the Web AR 229 introduction to Painting AR 229 introduction to Painting AR 232 introduction to Watercolor AR 250 introduction to Illustration AR 250 introduction to Illustration AR 230 Painting II (formerly AR 160 Illustration I) AR 260 illustration II AR 270 Graphic Design II AR 261 illustration III AR 271 Graphic Design III AR 360 illustration IV AR 272 Advertising Design AR 392 illustration Portfolio or AR 276 interactive 2D Animation CONCENTRATION IN STUDIO ART (51 AR 276 interactive 2D Animation CREDITS) or AR 272 Advertising Design Required Courses in Art & Design AR 280 interactive Motion Graphics or Foundation Courses AR 272 Advertising Design AR 101 Art in the Western World Art

Advertising Design History Elec. The student must choose from one of the following courses: AR 370 Graphic Design IV AR 104, AR 201, AR 204, AR AR 390 Graphic Design Portfolio 205, AR 206 or AR 208 AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 111 Design: Color

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AR 114 Digital Design Basics AR 120 Drawing I (formerly AR 214 Computer AR 220 Drawing II Design Basics) AR 250 introduction to Illustration AR 120 Drawing I AR 260 illustration II Advanced-Level Required Courses in Studio Art REQUIRED COURSES FOR STUDIO ART MINOR AR 140 Methods and Materials AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 211 Graphic Design I AR 111 Design: Color AR 220 Drawing II: Life AR 120 Drawing I AR 221 Drawing III AR 220 Drawing II AR 225 Design for the Web AR 229 introduction to Painting AR 229 introduction to Painting (formerly AR 130: Painting I) AR 230 Painting II AR 230 Painting II AR 231 Painting III AR 250 introduction to Illustration Minor in Fashion Design (formerly AR 160 Illustration I) The minor in Fashion Design requires the completion of 18 credits. AR 260 illustration II AR 391 Senior Project REQUIRED COURSES FOR FASHION DESIGN MINOR AR 111 Design: Color Minor in Art & Design AR 117 Computers in Fashion Design The minor in Art & Design requires the AR 120 Drawing I completion of 18 credits. AR 145 Studio Methods I REQUIRED COURSES FOR AR 245 Studio Methods II GRAPHIC DESIGN MINOR AR 257 introduction to Fashion AR 110 Design: Visual Organization Design AR 111 Design: Color AR 114 Digital Design Basics AR 120 Drawing I Certificate in Fashion Studies AR 211 Graphic Design I The certificate program in Fashion Design requires the completion of 15 credits in total. Students must select at least one of the following courses: REQUIRED COURSES FOR A CERTIFICATE AR 225 Design for the Web IN FASHION STUDIES AR 270 Graphic Design II AR 111 Design: Color or AR 276 interactive 2D Animation AR 120 Drawing I

REQUIRED COURSES FOR Plus all four of the following courses: ILLUSTRATION MINOR AR 117 Computers in Fashion Design AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 145 Studio Methods I AR 111 Design: Color

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AR 245 Studio Methods II painting, sculpture and architecture. AR 257 introduction to Fashion Design †AR 110 Design: Visual Organization 3 CR Investigates the compositional elements of Associate of Arts art structure. Principles and elements of two- dimensional design line, shape, value, texture EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL and space are examined, with emphasis on STUDIES (15 CREDITS) the visual communication of ideas. AR 101 Art in the Western World †AR 111 Design: Color AR 110 Design: Visual Organization 3 CR AR 111 Design: Color Design principles are explored through the AR 120 Drawing I investigation of color interaction and color AR 229 introduction to Painting theory. Emphasis is on pigment mixing and the control of intervals of value, chroma and EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAPHIC intensity. DESIGN (15 CREDITS) Prerequisite: AR 110 AR 101 Art in the Western World AR 110 Design: Visual Organization AR 112 Three-Dimensional Design AR 114 Digital Design Basics 3 CR AR 211 Graphic Design I Explores ideas dealing with mass, volume and planes in space using various materials. AR 270 Graphic Design II Prerequisite: AR 110

Digital Design Basics Course Descriptions †AR 114 3 CR † Elective Core Course An introduction and exploration of primary graphic design programs concentrating on †AR 101 Art in the Western World Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Basic design concepts are explored in 3 CR assignments, ensuring a basic understanding Explores ideas and arts of cultures that of the technological tools of design. initiate and develop into the Western tradition. Includes an analysis of the basic AR 117 Computers In Fashion Design characteristics of the art and architecture of 3 CR these eras in the context of general cultural trends. This course is an introduction to the use of computers and software in the basic process †AR 104 American Art: Colonial to Modern of designing fashion and accessories. 3 CR †AR 120 Drawing I Covers the ideas and ideals in American art 3 CR in reference to the European mainstream. Emphasis is on styles and forms of the Explores fundamental problems of American environment and experience that composition and perception as related to constitute the characteristic tradition in drawing. Experimentation is with varied

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media directed toward both the descriptive †AR 206 Contemporary Art and expressive visual conceptualization of 3 CR ideas. Examines art currently in galleries and museums. Surveys the development of new †AR 140 Methods and Materials approaches to form and analyzes the formal 3 CR idea as related to execution and content. An introduction to incorporating non- Prerequisite: AR 201 traditional media into the traditional practice of drawing and painting through varied †AR 208 Introduction to Eastern Art methods and materials of contemporary art practice. Experimentation and the 3 CR combining of more than one medium will be Explores issues such as continuity and encouraged with hands-on assignments dichotomy of subject and style and other significant issues of Eastern art. Eastern AR 145 Studio Methods I attitudes are compared and contrasted with the art and ideas of parallel Western periods. 3 CR

Introduction to basic clothing construction AR 211 Graphic Design I in conjunction with fundamental draping techniques. Students explore and interpret 3 CR fashion trends as they execute original An introduction to classical and modern designs utilizing these skills. typefaces, the mechanics of type composition and the fundamentals of layout. †AR 201 Studies in Modern Art Consideration is given to the selection of typefaces that enhance thought and idea. 3 CR Prerequisite: AR 110 and AR 114 An analysis of the works and questions raised by the arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the roles of modern artists as they AR 220 Drawing II: Life reflect and project or comment on life in the 3 CR 20th century. Development of the student’s ability to conceive the figure as form and volume with †AR 204 Renaissance Art stress on gesture, proportion and anatomy. 3 CR Emphasis is on a refinement of techniques for individual expression and self-awareness. A critical discussion of the historical, conceptual and formal changes in the visual Prerequisite: AR 120 arts within the 15th and 16th centuries. Includes an analysis of the influence of Italian AR 221 Drawing III and northern European painting on European 3 CR cultures. An intensive investigation of media and form as related to the figure. Problems progress †AR 205 European Art: 17th-19th Century from structural ideas to more sophisticated 3 CR exploitation of subject matter and finally to Discussion of the major developments in individual interpretations. painting, sculpture and architecture during Prerequisite: AR 220 the 17th and 18th centuries as modified by the historical situations and humanistic values in specific countries.

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AR 223 Three-Dimensional Drawing based on direct studies of nature, still life and 3 CR conceptual thinking. Deals with the rendering of three- Prerequisites: AR 111 and AR 120 dimensional space and forms. Visual processes relating to depth of field, objects AR 245 Studio Methods II in deep space, volume modeling and 3 CR conceptualizing are explored. Introduction to basic clothing construction Prerequisites: AR 110 and AR 120 in conjunction with fundamental draping techniques. Students explore and interpret AR 225 Design for the Web fashion trends as they execute original 3 CR designs utilizing these skills. Development of skills for creating web sites Prerequisite: AR 120 and AR 229 and interactive presentations. Emphasis on the effective organization and visual AR 250 Introduction to Illustration presentation of information through Adobe 3 CR Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Introduction of fundamental techniques used in professional illustration. Secondary AR 229 Introduction to Painting emphasis on business aspects of commercial 3 CR art. Assignments range from portraiture to An introduction to painting methods and sequential art storyboards. media. Guided experimentation in oil or Prerequisite: AR 220 acrylic with emphasis on content, color interaction and properties of the media. AR 251 Animation, Comic and Fantasy Art I 3 CR AR 230 Painting II The academic study of the human body 3 CR in motion, with an emphasis on dynamic Development of painting techniques with positions that are the common denominators emphasis on pictorial organization and color in animation, comic or fantasy art. sensitivity. Focus on the development of Prerequisite: AR 120 or permission of creativity and individuality. instructor Prerequisite: AR 229 AR 252 Animation, Comic and Fantasy Art II AR 231 Painting III 3 CR 3 CR Emphasis on each student’s given area of Development of individual expression professional interest, such as animation cells, through exploration of independent comic storytelling or fantasy book cover art. compositional ideas and technical means Prerequisite: AR 251 related to content. Critiques and evaluations are constant. AR 257 Introduction to Fashion Design Prerequisite: AR 230 3 CR Theory and process of fashion design. AR 232 Introduction to Watercolor Application of skills in pattern drafting, 3 CR draping and construction culminating in An introduction to varied techniques of a showing and critique of original student watercolor application. Assignments are collections.

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AR 260 Illustration II Prerequisites: AR 211 and AR 214 3 CR Emphasis is on the technical study of color AR 271 Graphic Design III pencils and watercolor. As the semester 3 CR progresses, greater emphasis is placed on Focuses on solving specific design problems content and imaginative solutions. Focus by establishing ideas from rough layout to is on the information gathering inherent in tight comps and coordinating the elements illustrative problem solving. to create effective visual statements in a Prerequisite: AR 160 variety of areas. Prerequisite: AR 270 AR 261 Illustration III 3 CR AR 272 Advertising Design Continued emphasis on traditional illustrative 3 CR techniques used in conjunction with the Explores aspects of print and rich media digital application of Adobe Photoshop. advertising, including its creation and Students are encouraged to create works presentation. Stresses concepts as related to of substance and complexity in regard to advertising promotion. composition and thematic content. Prerequisite: AR 270 Prerequisite: AR 260 AR 274 Computer Graphic Design AR 262 Head Painting and Drawing 3 CR 3 CR Explores complex design software programs Covers structural painting and drawing of the with primary focus on the application of head and its character. Emphasis on historical computer design in the preparation of print and traditional methods of representation material. using various media and techniques. Prerequisite: AR 270 Prerequisite: AR 220 AR 276 Interactive 2D Animation AR 264 Advertising Illustration 3 CR 3 CR Development of skills for creating 2D Deals with imparting visual impact and animation, interactive presentations and web excitement for the selling of products sites. Emphasis on the effective organization and services. Developing illustrations and visual presentation of information for advertising with consideration of through Adobe Flash. reproduction requirements. Problems deal with line, black-and-white, limited and full- AR 280 Interactive Motion Graphics color advertising. All media. 3 CR Prerequisite: AR 261 Provide a comprehensive, project-based introduction to industry-standard motion AR 270 Graphic Design II graphics and compositing applications. To 3 CR produce motion graphics and visual effects Includes development of ideas as related for film, video, multimedia and web. to print media, ,publication design and corporate identity systems. Emphasis on the ability to create effective problem-solving concepts.

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AR 299 Special Topics in Art AR 370 Graphic Design IV 3 CR 3 CR New or occasional courses that may become An in-depth investigation of realistic part of the department’s permanent promotional programs ranging from concept offerings. Courses capitalize on timely to finished visual. Emphasis on individual topics, an instructor’s particular interest or creative solutions relative to product and alternatives to existing courses. idea, budget and client. Prerequisite: Established by department Prerequisites: AR 112 and AR 271

AR 320 Drawing IV AR 390 Graphic Design Portfolio 3 CR 3 CR Focuses on advanced problems of Development of a professional portfolio, perception, structure, anatomy and concepts resume and promotional materials, in drawing the human figure. Emphasis on culminating in a public presentation to independent development of the expressive area design, advertising, marketing and use of various drawing media. recruitment professionals. Guidance from Prerequisite: AR 221 faculty and visiting professionals. Prerequisites: All required art courses in AR 330 Painting IV major emphasis 3 CR AR 391 Senior Project Studio emphasis on development and clarification of personal and imaginative 3 CR statements. Initiative and discipline toward Encompasses problem-solving and the production of a sustained body of techniques indicative of the ability to work consistent work is expected. as a mature and independent artist. Includes Prerequisite: AR 231 preparation and presentation of work. Prerequisites: All required art courses in AR 360 Illustration IV major emphasis 3 CR AR 392 Illustration Portfolio Focus is on editorial- and thematic-based subject matter utilizing illustrative tools and 3 CR techniques introduced in previous illustration The continued development and final classes including traditional and digital construction of a professional presentation applications. Emphasis is on the continued portfolio, resume and promotional materials. development and preparation of idea Additional focus on business-related sketches in relation to problem solving of information, such as taxes, expenses and illustrative art. contracts. Prerequisite: AR 261 Prerequisites: AR 360, all required art courses in major emphasis AR 363 Editorial Illustration 3 CR AR 396 Internship A study of illustration with short story and 3 CR editorial views. Preparation of idea sketches By permission of department chair. Based in relation to the text, page layout and on availability, qualified students are placed finished illustrations. in positions with leading design, advertising Prerequisite: AR 260 and marketing firms.

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BIOLOGY program emphasizes a broad training in biology by requiring one upper-division The Biology Department’s innovative and elective in each of three areas corresponding interdisciplinary curricula combine a rigorous to different levels of biological organization. grounding in the foundational principles of The Molecular and Cellular Biology biological science at all scales of organization concentration emphasizes coursework in from molecules to ecosystems with the molecular and cellular areas of biology and opportunity for students to specialize in related disciplines and is ideal for students areas of their own choosing. The program preparing for graduate or professional reflects the complexity and diversity of the training in the biomedical sciences or living world and emphasizes the unifying employment in the pharmaceutical and principles of biological science: evolution, biotechnology industries. The Ecology and transformations of energy and matter, Conservation Biology track is designed to structure and function, information flow prepare students for graduate training and/ exchange and storage and the higher level or careers in ecology, conservation biology complexity inherent in multi-component or other environmentally focused specialties. systems.* Students pursuing the Neuroscience track will have the opportunity to integrate Graduates of our program will be conversant coursework in neurobiology with coursework in the cellular and molecular basis of life, in psychology. The Neuroscience track is the design and functioning of individual excellent preparation for graduate and organisms and the ecological interactions professional training in the biomedical of organisms. They will respect the primacy sciences and careers in the health of evidence and appreciate its role in the professions. The Molecular and Cellular historical development and advancement Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology of a discipline. Graduates will be able to and Neuroscience focused paths through analyze evidence in a critical fashion through the major also require hands-on learning exposure to data analysis in literature and in the form of supervised research and/or in laboratory coursework. Finally, graduates internship and these experiences are also will be cognizant of the possible social strongly encouraged for students pursuing impact of our ever increasing understanding the Traditional program. Admission to the of biological science and will be prepared Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ecology and to wrestle with the difficult ethical conflicts Conservation Biology and Neuroscience resulting from such advancement. concentrations is by application only. Students may choose from one of four * Vision and Change in Undergraduate different curriculum tracks to support these Biology Education, A Call to Action. 2010. academic objectives and their future career American Association for the Advancement plans: Traditional, Molecular and Cellular, of Science, Washington DC Ecology and Conservation or Neuroscience. All four tracks are based on a four course foundational series: Concepts in Biology I: Molecules to Cells; Concepts in Biology Faculty II: Cells to Organisms; Organisms to Populations and Populations to Ecosystems. KIRK A. BARTHOLOMEW, PH.D. Accompanying the lecture portion of Associate Professor the foundational courses are lab courses that incorporate multi-week open-ended MARK A. BEEKEY, PH.D. investigations that reinforce the concepts Associate Professor under study and emphasize the process of science and scientific writing. The Traditional

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SUZANNE M. DESCHÊNES, PH.D. instrumentation room for environmental Associate Professor analysis, a marine research tank room, a fluorescence microscopy and imaging facility MICHELE A. GUIDONE, PH.D. and dedicated spaces for molecular biology Lecturer research instrumentation. The department maintains and consistently updates the MARK I. JAREB, PH.D. specialized equipment required to both teach Associate Professor, Chair and do research in the biological sciences, amongst our more recent acquisitions are: a suite of equipment for sub-meter GPS MARIAN LEAL, M.S. Instructor surveys and data collection, real-time PCR instrumentation, automated data capture and analysis software for experimentation JENNIFER H. MATTEI, PH.D. in animal behavior and two instruments Professor for sophisticated analysis of contaminants in environmental samples: a combined CHRISTOPHER F. MOJCIK, M.D/PH.D. gas chromatography/mass spectrometry Lecturer instrument for organic chemical analysis and an inductively coupled plasma emission BARBARA J. PIERCE, PH.D. spectrometer for inorganic contaminants. Associate Professor

JOHN P. RAPAGLIA, PH.D. Assistant Professor Major in Biology The B.S. degree in Biology requires NICOLE M. ROY, PH.D. completion of 36 to 42 credits in biology Associate Professor and 29 to 40 credits in supporting courses depending on the curriculum track students LATINA M. STEELE, PH.D. choose. Many of these courses also fulfill Lecturer the requirements of the university’s Elective Core. GEFFREY F. STOPPER, PH.D. Assistant Professor REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL CONCENTRATIONS THOMAS A. TERLEPH, PH.D. Required Biology Core Courses Associate Professor BI 111 Concepts in Biology I BI 112 Concepts in Biology II Biology Laboratories BI 113 Concepts in Biology I Laboratory The University supports the biology program with six teaching laboratories fully equipped BI 114 Concepts in Biology II to instruct students in all areas of biological Laboratory science. In addition, all faculty at the level BI 201 Genetics & Evolution: of assistant professor and above have Organisms to Populations dedicated research space and equipment BI 202 Ecology: Populations to appropriate to conduct research in their Ecosystems areas of specialization. Dedicated multi- user areas are also available for conducting BI 203 Genetics & Evolution: research in a variety of areas and include: a Organisms to Populations climate-controlled greenhouse, an analytical Laboratory

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BI 204 Ecology: Populations to BI 305 Behavioral Neurobiology Ecosystems Laboratory BI 399 Senior Seminar Organismal Area BI 205 Essentials of Neuroscience Required Supporting Courses for All BI 210 Plant Biology Concentrations BI 212 Developmental Biology CH 151 General Chemistry I BI 230 Microbiology CH 152 General Chemistry II BI 240 invertebrate Biology CH 153 General Chemistry BI 245 Vertebrate Biology Laboratory I BI 255 Animal Behavior CH 154 General Chemistry Laboratory II BI 260 Marine Biology CH 221 Organic Chemistry I BI 305 Behavioral Neurobiology with BI 312 Systems Physiology CH 223 Organic Chemistry BI 325 immunology Laboratory I BI 345 Neurobiology MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making or Molecular Area MA 132 Biostatistics Statistics BI 212 Developmental Biology PY 1XX Level Physics Course with BI 230 Microbiology Laboratory BI 235 Principles of Biotechnology MA 140 Precalculus or above (MA 151 Calculus I is recommended) BI 311 Cell Biology BI 325 immunology ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE BI 335 Topics in Genetics TRADITIONAL CONCENTRATION BI 345 Neurobiology Students must select five additional Biology BI 355 Molecular Biology courses comprising at least one course from the Environmental organismal and Molecular areas. Two of the five courses must be at ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPORTING the 300 level. Three of the 5 courses must COURSES FOR THE TRADITIONAL CONCENTRATION include labs (one at the 300 level). Three credits of research (BI 390) or internship Students must take an additional 9 to 12 (BI 360) are encouraged. For the most up credits in the natural sciences or in other to date listing of courses and special topics, disciplines with departmental approval. please consult the listing maintained on the Courses must be at 200-level or above Biology Department’s website. with the following exceptions: FYBI 125, BI 128/129, PY112/114 and MA courses above Environmental Area MA 151. BI 206/208 does not meet this BI 210 Plant Biology requirement, but BI 207/209 does. BI 230 Microbiology ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR BI 240 invertebrate Biology THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY BI 245 Vertebrate Biology CONCENTRATION BI 255 Animal Behavior BI 311 Cell Biology BI 260 Marine Biology BI 355 Molecular Biology BI 265 Conservation Biology BI 360 internship (3 credits)

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or disciplines with departmental approval. BI 390 Supervised Research (3 Courses must be at 200-level or above credits) with the following exceptions: FYBI 125, BI 128/129, PY112/114 and MA courses above Two additional electives (1 with lab) must MA 151. BI 206/208 does not meet this be chosen from courses classified in the requirement, but BI 207/209 does. Molecular Area (see above and Biology Department website) ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE NEUROSCIENCE CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPORTING BI 205 Essentials of Neuroscience COURSES FOR THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION BI 255 Animal Behavior or MA 151 Calculus I (strongly BI 305 Behavioral Neurobiology suggested—fulfills the MA 140 or above requirement) BI 345 Neurobiology BI 360 internship (3 credits) Students must also take an additional 12 to or 16 credits in the natural sciences or in other BI 390 Supervised Research (3 disciplines with departmental approval. credits) Courses must be at 200-level or above One additional course in Biology at the 200 with the following exceptions: FYBI 125, BI or 300 level with lab 128/129, PY112/114 and MA courses above MA 151. BI 206/208 does not meet this requirement, but BI 207/209 does. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR THE NEUROSCIENCE CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY PS 110 introduction to Psychology CONCENTRATION Two psychology electives selected from the BI 265 Conservation Biology following list: BI 3XX Ecology Elective with Lab PS 335 Human and Animal Learning BI 360 internship (3 credits) PS 351 Brain and Behavior or BI 390 Supervised Research (3 PS 352 Hormones and Behavior credits) PS 353 Psychopharmacology PS 380 Advanced Psychological Three additional electives (1 with lab) must Research be chosen from courses classified in the Organismal or Environmental Area (see PS 389 Advanced Special Topics above and Biology Department website) PS Elec. One additional Psychology Elective at the 200 level or ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPORTING above COURSES FOR THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Students must also take an additional 6 to CONCENTRATION 8 credits in the natural sciences or in other disciplines with departmental approval. MA 151 Calculus I (strongly Courses must be at 200-level or above suggested—fulfills the MA 140 with the following exceptions: FYBI 125, BI or above requirement) 128/129, PY112/114 and MA courses above Students must also take an additional 6 to MA 151. BI 206/208 does not meet this 8 credits in the natural sciences or in other requirement, but BI 207/209 does.

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Combined Bachelor of Science Laboratory I in Biology and Master of Science BI Elec. One additional biology course in Environmental Systems at the 200-level or above Analysis and Management with the following exceptions: FYBI 125, BI 128/129 chosen Undergraduate students majoring in biology in consultation with a Biology or chemistry are able to apply for admission advisor. BI 206/208 does not to the Environmental Systems Analysis meet this requirement, but BI and Management graduate program in 207/209 does. their junior year and begin taking graduate courses during their senior year while at the same time completing a Bachelor of Science degree. This 4 plus 1 option allows Associate in Arts General Studies completion of a combined Bachelor and Master’s of Science in 5 years. If you would EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (24 CREDITS) like more information on this accelerated BI 111 Concepts in Biology I: track, please contact the Environmental Molecules to Cells Systems Analysis and Management Program Director or the Chair of the BI 112 Concepts in Biology II: Cells to Biology Department. Completion of this Organisms combined degree in 5 years requires summer BI 113 Concepts in Biology I coursework and careful planning is essential Laboratory to meet all program requirements. BI 114 Concepts in Biology II Laboratory BI 201 Genetics & Evolution: Minor In Biology Organisms to Populations The minor in Biology requires the completion BI 202 Genetics & Evolution: of the following 23-24 credits: Populations to Ecosystems BI 111 Concepts in Biology I: BI 203 Genetics & Evolution: Molecules to Cells Organisms to Populations BI 112 Concepts in Biology II: Cells to Laboratory Organisms BI 204 Ecology: Populations to BI 113 Concepts in Biology I Ecosystems Laboratory Laboratory CH 151 General Chemistry I BI 114 Concepts in Biology II CH 153 General Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory I BI 201 Genetics & Evolution: BI Elec. One additional biology Organisms to Populations courses at the 200-level or BI 202 Ecology: Populations to above with the following Ecosystems exceptions: FYBI 125, BI 128/129 chosen in consultation BI 203 Genetics & Evolution: with a biology advisor. BI Organisms to Populations 206/208 does not meet this Laboratory requirement, but BI 207/209 BI 204 Ecology: Populations to does. Ecosystems Laboratory CH 151 General Chemistry I CH 153 General Chemistry

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Biology Common Core Course †BI 104 Coastal Ecology BICC 103 The Human Community and 3 CR Scientific Discovery This course investigates the interrelationship between coastal environments and the organisms living in these environments. It Course Descriptions also looks at related societal implications. Non-science majors. † Elective Core Course

†BI 110 Primate Conservation & Behavior BICC 103 The Human Community and Scientific Discovery 3 CR 3 CR This course introduces students to the study of primate behavior in zoos. Students will This is the third of four courses in The Human gain general skills to explore field methods Journey, Sacred Heart University’s Common for behavioral observation and data Core Curriculum. This course focuses on the collection in a captive setting. In addition, scientific approach and its uses and limits we will consider how we might use captive in addressing the four fundamental core behavioral data to help conserve threatened questions of human meaning and value. The and endangered primate species. Students practice of scientific inquiry with respect to will have the unusual opportunity to conduct political, social and cultural factors will also field studies at LEO Zoological Conservation be examined, particularly in the context of Center in Greenwich. the Catholic intellectual tradition. Potential topics to be discussed include learning about your own ancient genetic lineage, †BI 111 Concepts in Biology I: evolution, genetic testing, environmental Molecules to Cells pollution, global climate change and disease 3 CR prevention. BI 111 is the first foundational course in biology and provides an introduction to †BI 102 Heredity and Society the molecular concepts that form the 3 CR basis of cellular life. Concepts in Biology I covers the basic principles of: evolution, BI 102 is a genetics course examining the biochemistry, cell structure and function, evidence for proposing the existence of signal transduction, cell division, transmission genes, the molecular nature of genes and genetics, the central dogma of molecular the ethical implications of recent advances biology and control of gene expression. in genetic research. Three hours of lecture Two 50 minute lectures and one 75 minute per week. discussion/week. Non-science majors. Corequisite: BI 113

†BI 103 The Human Body †BI 112 Concepts in Biology II: 3 CR Cells to Organisms Focuses on human physiology and the 3 CR role humans play in the health and main- BI 112 is the second foundational course in tenance of their bodies. Topics include biology. The course focuses on the cellular human organization, processing and and organismal levels in the hierarchy of transporting, integration and coordination biological organization. Concepts in Biology and reproduction. Three hours of lecture per II covers adaptations of plant and animal week. life in an evolutionary context and includes Non-science majors.

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discussion of: development, body and tissue BI 127 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology I organization, homeostasis, energy yielding Laboratory metabolism, nutrition, digestion, circulation, 1 CR nutrient transport and gas exchange. Two 50 minute lectures and one 75 minute Laboratory involves investigation of cell discussion/week. structure and function, tissues, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Three hours Prerequisite: BI 111/113; Corequisite: BI 114. of laboratory. Corequisite: BI 126 BI 113 Concepts in Biology I Laboratory 1 CR BI 128 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology II The laboratory associated with Concepts in 3 CR Biology I focuses on multi-week exercises that reinforce critical concepts on the Lecture involves the investigation of the molecular and cellular levels of biological endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, organization. The laboratory incorporates respiratory, digestive, urinary and student designed experiments, extensive reproductive systems. Nursing students journal format scientific writing and only. Three hours of lecture and one hour of emphasizes science as a process. One 3 hour discussion. laboratory/week. Prerequisites: BI 126 and BI 127; Corequisite: Corequisite: BI 111 BI 129.

Nursing Anatomy and Physiology II BI 114 Concepts in Biology II Laboratory BI 129 Laboratory 1 CR 1 CR The laboratory associated with Concepts in Biology II focuses on introduction of Laboratory involves the investigation of techniques for observing organismal the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, physiology and behavior that reinforce respiratory, digestive, urinary and critical concepts on the cellular and reproductive systems. Three hours of organismal levels of biological organization. laboratory. The laboratory incorporates an open-ended Corequisite: BI 128 multi-week student designed experiment, extensive journal format scientific writing †BI 150 Biology of Poisons and emphasizes science as a process. One 3 3 CR hour laboratory/week. This course presents the principles of Corequisite: BI 112 toxicology within a human context, discusses how toxicology affects everyday life and BI 126 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology I investigates the broader issues for public 3 CR health and disease prevention. Lecture on the investigation of cell structure Non-science majors. and function, tissues, skeletal, muscularand nervous systems. Nursing students only. †BI 152 Environment and Sustainability Three hours of lecture and one hour of 3 CR discussion. Students will learn about environmental Corequisite: BI 127 science, exploring how human activity changes our natural environment. The importance of clean air, land and water will also be discussed.

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Non-science majors. species identification, tracking and feeding ecology. Five hours per week. BI 161 Introduction to Microbiology Non-science majors. 3 CR A course focused on the study of BI 190 Seminar in the Health Professions microorganisms with emphasis on 1 CR morphology; cultivation, genetics of bacteria, Seminar will meet weekly for discussions and viruses and fungi and infectious diseases other activities associated with planning for caused by these microbes. Nursing students a future in the relevant health professions. only. Three hours of lecture per week. Discussion topics include advice on course Corequisite: BI 162 selections, timing of registration for courses in relation to exams such as the MCAT/DAT/ BI 162 Introduction to Microbiology GRE, balance between pre-health studies and Laboratory other academic and extracurricular goals, etc. Also included will be forums with invited 1 CR speakers such as alumni, admission directors Laboratory work stresses aseptic technique and extracurricular program coordinators. and the microscopic, nutritional and Freshman and sophomore pre-health biochemical characteristics of bacteria. One profession students only. three-hour laboratory period per week. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Pass/fail only. Corequisite: BI 161 BI 191 Advanced Seminar on Health †BI 170 Plants of Connecticut Professions 3 CR 1 CR BI 170 is a laboratory and field-oriented Seminar will meet weekly for discussions course emphasizing identification of local and other activities associated with planning plant life, plant structure and functions, life for and applying to schools in the relevant histories and ecological relationships. health professions. Discussion topics include Non-science majors. advice on selecting schools for applications, application preparation, writing personal †BI 171 Connecticut Wildlife statements, advice on preparation for professional exams such as the MCAT/DAT/ 3 CR GRE, etc. Also included will be forums with BI 171 is a laboratory and field-oriented invited speakers such as alumni, admission core course emphasizing wildlife and directors and extracurricular program habitat diversity in the American Northeast, coordinators. especially Connecticut. The central theme Junior and senior pre-health profession is adaptation. Topics include predation, students only. Minimum 3.0 GPA or instructor migration, reproduction and species permission. Pass/fail only identification. Five hours per week.

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growth, survival and reproduction. Topics and written scientific communication are covered include: reproductive biology, focal points of the course design. transmission and population genetics, Corequisite: BI 202 mechanisms of evolution and an exploration of adaptation and life history characteristics BI 205 Essentials of Neuroscience in a diversity of organisms. 3 CR Prerequisite: C or Better in BI 111/112/113/114; Pre- or Corequisite: MA 131,132 or 133; This course is an introduction to Corequisite: BI 203 neuroscience, a discipline in which the biological and psychological sciences are integrated. This broad overview addresses BI 202 Ecology: Populations to Ecosystems topics ranging from the cellular physiology 3 CR of neurons to issues of human language, Populations to Ecosystems is the final course cognition and mental illness. in the biology major foundational series of Prerequisite: BI 111/113, PS 101 courses. Students will discover the unity and interdependence of the living and non- BI 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology I living components of the environment while exploring the limitless diversity of life on 3 CR earth through the lens of ecological theory. Lecture on the investigation of the tissues, Topics include: Population dynamics, species skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. This interactions, abundance and diversity, section is for students interested in athletic nutrient cycling, succession and stability. training, exercise science, physical therapy, Prerequisite: C or Better in BI 111/112/113/114; occupational therapy or physician assistant Prerequisite: MA 131,132 or 133; Corequisite: programs. Three hours of lecture per week. BI 204 Prerequisites: BI 111/ 113; Corequisite: BI 208

BI 203 Genetics & Evolution: Organisms to BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Populations Laboratory 3 CR 1 CR Lecture involves the investigation of Organisms to Populations Laboratory is endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, the mandatory corequisite for BI 201. The respiratory, digestive, urinary and interactive laboratory course will concentrate reproductive systems. Three hours of on multi-week exercises that reinforce lecture per week. This section is for students essential course concepts. Student designed interested in athletic training, exercise experiments, the process of science and oral science, physical therapy, occupational and written scientific communication are therapy, human movement or physician focal points of the course design. assistant programs. Three hours of lecture. Corequisite: BI 201 Prerequisites: BI 206/208; Corequisite: BI 209 BI 204 Ecology: Populations to Ecosystems Laboratory BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 CR Laboratory Populations to Ecosystems Laboratory is 1 CR the mandatory corequisite for BI 202. The Laboratory involves investigation of the interactive laboratory course will concentrate tissues, skeletal, muscular and nervous on multi-week exercises that reinforce systems. Three hours of laboratory. essential course concepts. Student designed Corequisite: BI 206 experiments, the process of science and oral

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BI 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Three hours of lecture and three hours of Laboratory laboratory per week. 1 CR Prerequisites: BI 111/113, BI 112/114 and CH Laboratory involves the investigation 151/153 of endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and BI 235 Principles of Biotechnology reproductive systems. Three hours of 4 CR laboratory. This course focuses on the fundamental Corequisite: BI 207 biotechnology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid analysis and genomics, bioinformatics, cell BI 210/211 Plant Biology culture and proteomics) used in modern 4 CR industrial research laboratories through the application of a semester-long project. Three diverse topics in plant biology are introduced: plant evolution and diversity, Prerequisite: C or better in BI 201/203 and plant ecology and the linked topics of MA131, 132 or 133; Prerequisite or Corequisite: ethnobotany and economic botany. CH 221/223 Laboratory work concentrates on field methodology, plant identification and digital BI 240/241 Invertebrate Biology data collection. Three hours of lecture and 4 CR three hours of laboratory per week. BI 240 examines the evolution and ecology Prerequisites: BI 112/114, BI 201/203 of invertebrates including: phylogenetic relationships, life history, physiology and BI 212 Developmental Biology morphological adaptations. Laboratory 4 CR component includes dissections and field trips to Long Island Sound. Three hours of Lecture examines cellular and molecular lecture and three hours of laboratory per aspects of animal development from week. gametogenesis to morphogenesis and pattern formation. Laboratory work Prerequisites: C or better in BI 202/204 includes investigations on fertilization, cellular differentiation, regeneration and the BI 245/246 Vertebrate Biology development of vertebrate organ systems. 4 CR Three hours of lecture and three hours of BI 245 examines the evolution and ecology laboratory per week. of the vertebrates including taxonomy Prerequisites: C or better in BI 111/112/113/114 and life history as well as the anatomy and and BI 201/203 physiology of extant and extinct vertebrates. Three hours of lecture and three hours of BI 230 Microbiology laboratory per week. 4 CR Prerequisites: C or better in BI 112/114 Microbial diversity and the evolution, physiology, genetics and ecology of BI 255 Animal Behavior microbes are addressed. Specific topics 4 CR include: epidemiology and infectious disease An introduction to how animals of all and the use of microorganisms in industry different types use behaviors as strategies and research. Laboratory work focuses on for interacting with the environment. modern molecular methods of experimental Behaviors studied include communication, microbiology and bacterial identification, habitat selection, migration, mate choice, including a semester-long research project.

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breeding and parental care. Development and other adaptive behaviors. The animal and physiological control of behaviors are model systems described demonstrate how also examined. Three hours of lecture and neural substrates of behavior can be highly one laboratory/field session per week. specialized to solve problems encountered in Prerequisites: BI 112/114, MA 131 an animal’s particular environmental niche. These model systems also provide insights into the organization of similar sensory and BI 260 Marine Biology motor systems in humans. Three hours of 4 CR lecture. BI 260 examines the structure and function Prerequisites: BI 112/114, BI205 or permission of marine habitats at the organismal, of the instructor population, community and ecosystem levels. Laboratory includes field investigation BI 311/313 Cell Biology of different types of estuarine and coastal habitats and design of basic and applied 4 CR marine ecological investigations. Three hours Covers advanced topics in eukaryotic cell of lecture and one laboratory/field session biology with emphasis on cell identity, per week. protein transport and cellular physiology. Prerequisites: C or better in BI 202/204, Laboratory work includes cell culture, MA131. immuno-cytochemistry and other biological analyses. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab per week. BI 265 Conservation Biology Prerequisites: BI 201/203, CH 152/154 4 CR The focus of this course is on the science BI 312/314 Systems Physiology of conservation biology in the context of environmental policy, socioeconomic 4 CR demands and environmental ethics. BI 312 focuses on investigation of the Prerequisite: BI 202/204 physiology of vertebrate systems. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, muscular, digestive, endocrine, reproductive BI 299 Special Topics in Biology and excretory physiology. Laboratory 3–4 CR instruction includes practical investigation Special Topics are new or occasional and research projects into the physiology of courses that may or may not become vertebrates. part of the department’s permanent Prerequisites: BI 201/203, CH 152/154 offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the BI 325 Immunology specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. Consult the current 3 CR course schedule for available topics and BI 325 examines the mammalian immune prerequisites. response including characteristics of antigens, antibodies and antigen-antibody BI 305 Behavioral Neurobiology interactions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BI 201/203 3 CR This course explores the neural basis of BI 335 Topics in Genetics behaviors that animals perform in natural settings. The mechanisms studied underlie 3 CR specialized behaviors such as the detection This seminar course will both expand and of prey, attraction of mates orientation deepen students’ knowledge of genetics

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while exploring hot topics such as gene BI 390 Supervised Research therapy, DNA as a digital information storage 3 CR molecule, complex genetic disorders, DNA circuits, synthetic genomes, genome wide Individual research projects in the basic areas association studies, metabolomics, DNA bar- of Biology under the supervision of faculty. coding, genome-based medicine, DNA-based Prerequisites: A 3.0 GPA and permission of treatments, RNAi, epigenetics, conservation the supervising faculty member. genetics and controversial genethics topics such as gene doping, etc. BI 398 Senior Seminar Preparation Prerequisites: C or better in BI 201/203, 3.2 1 CR cumulative GPA. This course is designed for students to begin working on their Senior Thesis. BI 345 Neurobiology Prerequisites: BI 201/203 and BI 202/204 4 CR Covers cell biology of neurons, electrical BI 399 Senior Seminar and biochemical signaling, motor control, 2 CR sensation and perception, learning and memory and brain anatomy. Laboratory Senior Seminar is the capstone course for instruction includes practical investigations the Biology major. The course focuses on and survey research projects into the above review of current research and literature topics and related illnesses. on specialized fields of current interest in biological science. An independent project Prerequisites: BI 112/114, CH 152/154 resulting in a research paper on a current question of scientific, public policy or ethical BI 355 Molecular Biology focus and a final oral presentation on a 4 CR selected topic is required. Provides foundations of molecular biology Prerequisites: Senior status and permission and recombinant DNA technology, analysis of advisor. of relevant primary journal articles, hands- on training in recombinant DNA techniques and exposure to the use of computers in DNA sequence analysis and scientific communication. Prerequisites: BI 201/203, CH 152/154

BI 360 Internship 3–6 CR Internships in Biology focus on gaining applied experience through study of a biological topic or an interdisciplinary project that provides majors with an opportunity to gain real-world experience not specifically available in Sacred Heart University’s Biology curriculum. Students complete an internship portfolio under the direction of an appropriate professional in consultation with a biology faculty advisor.

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CATHOLIC STUDIES REQUIRED FOUNDATION COURSE TRS 220 introduction to Catholic JUNE-ANN GREELEY, PH.D. Theology (should be taken Program Director within first two years of study)

Catholic Studies refers to academic programs REQUIRED ELECTIVES that allow students to explore the Catholic Intellectual Tradition as it is manifested in any Any two from the following core courses: and every academic field. Catholic Studies • at least one course in Ancient or Medieval programs are broadly interdisciplinary and Philosophy so distinguished from programs of study that are exclusively theological or religious, • at least one of the following in Theology/ although the foundation of the Catholic Religious Studies: TRS 240, TRS 327, TRS Studies minor is naturally based in the 332. teaching and history of Catholicism. Catholic Remaining three elective courses must be Studies embraces the human quest for selected from at least two distinct disciplines knowledge, with a particular focus on the in consultation with the director of the role of Catholic thinkers, Catholic ideas and program, but overall the minor course of values and Catholic institutions in that quest. study should include no more than three The insight here is that the exploration of the courses in any one discipline. particular gives a deeper appreciation of the universal. Thus, the word “Catholic” in the All students taking a minor in Catholic phrase “Catholic Studies” has two meanings. Studies must complete as a final course On the one hand, it conveys a scholarly focus either an Independent Study capstone course on the Roman and Eastern Catholic heritage and capstone paper or prepare a capstone in its theological, philosophical, historical, paper based on the final course taken for the literary, artistic and scientific expressions. On Catholic Studies minor. The candidate for the the other hand, it suggests an intellectual minor in Catholic Studies has full discretion quest that is truly catholic—“universal” in the in the selection of department for the sense of considering how a tradition of ideas, Independent Study or the final course that beliefs and values has exerted influence will generate the capstone paper; however, “throughout the whole” of Western culture the director of the minor must be able to and, indeed, of global society. participate in the criteria for the capstone paper in the latter circumstance. The The goal of the minor and certificates is purpose of the capstone course and paper to provide students an interdisciplinary is to afford the candidate an opportunity to exposure to the ideas that constitute the integrate his/her Catholic Studies academic Catholic intellectual traditions. The courses history of the Catholic intellectual tradition that are applicable to the Catholic Studies in Catholic Studies courses into a systematic Minor or certificate change every semester; and meaningful curriculum of readings and they are listed in the schedule of courses scholarship. issued by the Registrar’s Office. Students should consult with the Director of the program to plan their course of study.

Minor in Catholic Studies The minor in Catholic Studies requires the completion of 18 credits.

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CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS recommended as preparation for a career in biochemistry, clinical chemistry or The Chemistry program is committed to pharmaceutical chemistry. The program academic excellence and seeks to prepare is also suitable for graduate study in students for industry, graduate school or biochemistry and pharmacology. professional school. This is achieved through a broad-based education that includes Students completing their undergraduate exposure to the major areas of Chemistry degree in chemistry at SHU have the (analytical, biochemistry, environmental, opportunity to obtain a BS/MS combined inorganic organic and physical) in both the degree in chemistry. This is a five-year classroom setting and in the laboratory. The undergraduate/graduate accelerated track. required undergraduate research component Students who complete this track receive of the degree provides an opportunity for both BS and MS degrees. Students must the investigation of an original project. apply to Graduate School at Sacred Heart University by the end of the 1st semester of The strengths of the department include their Junior year. small class sizes; extensive interaction with faculty; an award-winning student The Department of Chemistry also provides affiliate American Chemical Society chapter; introductory physics courses for students instruction that uses the latest innovations in science majors. Pre-Physical Therapy, in technology, teaching pedagogy and lab Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary and equipment; opportunities for community pre-professional programs in health-related service; and the possibility for internship careers. Courses of general interest to meet and co-op positions. The department core science requirements for the non- also provides strong support for students science major are also offered. majoring in other sciences as well as for non- science majors.

The Chemistry program offers a balanced Chemistry Faculty curriculum that prepares students for graduate study in the various areas of EID A. ALKHATIB, PH.D. chemistry and for employment in the Associate Professor, Chair chemical industries. Also, the Chemistry major, coupled with selected supporting BENJAMIN J. ALPER, PH.D. courses, provides excellent preparation for Assistant Professor the study of medicine, dentistry and other health-related professions. To accomplish JOSEPH AUDIE, PH.D. these objectives, the Chemistry program Associate Professor offers two degrees: the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts. The student EDWARD J. CALIGURI, PH.D. majoring in Chemistry with a BS degree Lecturer can choose a Traditional or Biochemistry concentration. LINDA FARBER, PH.D. The Traditional concentration provides a Assistant Professor curriculum with strong supportive courses in mathematics and physics. This program JOHN FLEMING, PH.D. is recommended for graduate study in Lecturer chemistry or as preparation for an industrial position. JEFFREY GLANS, PH.D. Lecturer The Biochemistry concentration is strongly

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DHIA A. HABBOUSH, PH.D. OTHER EQUIPMENT Professor Automatic Polarimeter; Magnetic Susceptibility Balance; Flame Photometer. PENNY A. SNETSINGER, PH.D. Associate Professor Computer Facilities Physics Faculty Chemistry server providing licensed software for the use of students.

MARLINA SLAMET, PH.D. Associate Professor Major In Chemistry

Chemistry Laboratories REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. DEGREE The B.S. degree requires the completion There are eight chemistry laboratories of 38 major credits, plus 20 credits in the serving the needs of analytical chemistry, related fields of mathematics and physics for biochemistry, environmental chemistry, the Traditional concentration; and 20 credits inorganic chemistry organic chemistry in the related fields of biology, mathematics and physical chemistry. These laboratories and physics for the Biochemistry contain the following major equipment: concentrations.

SPECTROSCOPY Required Courses for All Concentrations NMR 400 MHz; Flame and Graphite CH 151 General Chemistry I Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer + Autosampler; Raman Spectrometer; fourFT- CH 152 General Chemistry II IR Spectrometers including ATR, Ultraviolet/ CH 153 General Chemistry Visible Spectrophotometers; Near Infrared Laboratory I Spectrometers; Spectrofluorometer; ICP CH 154 General Chemistry (Inductively Coupled Plasma) Laboratory II CH 221 Organic Chemistry I CHROMATOGRAPHY CH 222 Organic Chemistry II Programmable Gas Chromatographs; HPLC system + Autosampler. CH 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ELECTROCHEMISTRY CH 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Polarographic Analyzer, Polarographic Analyzer/ Stripping Voltmeter, CH 252 Analytical Chemistry SMDE Electrode, RDE Electrode and CH 254 Analytical Chemistry Electrogravimetric Analyzer. Laboratory CH 331 Physical Chemistry I GC-MS CH 333 Physical Chemistry GC, MSD, Flame Ionization Detector with Laboratory I EPC, Purge-and-Trap Liquid Sample CH 351 instrumental Analysis Concentrator, Library of Spectra and Chemical Structure Database. CH 353 instrumental Analysis Laboratory and CH 393 Undergraduate Project

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or Additional Required Supporting Course for CH 395 Undergraduate Research Biochemistry Concentration CH 395 Undergraduate Research BI 111 Concepts in Biology I

Required Supporting Courses for All In addition to the above courses, two to Concentrations three chemistry electives and one to three MA 140 Precalculus (waived on computer science courses are strongly examination) recommended. For pre-health professions students, BI 111 and BI 112 and two Biology MA 151 Calculus I courses at the 200 level or higher are MA 152 Calculus II recommended. PY 151/153 Principles of Physics I/Physics Laboratory I REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.A. DEGREE IN or CHEMISTRY PY 111/113 General Physics I/General Physics Laboratory I The B.A. degree requires the completion of 32 major credits plus 16 credits in the related PY 152/154 Principles of Physics II/Physics fields of mathematics and physics. Laboratory II or CH 151 General Chemistry I PY 112/114 General Physics II/General CH 152 General Chemistry II Physics Laboratory II CH 153 General Chemistry Laboratory I Additional Required Courses for Traditional Concentration CH 154 General Chemistry Laboratory II CH 332 Physical Chemistry II CH 221 Organic Chemistry I CH 334 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II CH 222 Organic Chemistry II CH 355 Advanced Inorganic CH 223 Organic Chemistry Chemistry Laboratory I CH 224 Organic Chemistry Additional Required Supporting Course for Laboratory II Traditional Concentration CH 252 Analytical Chemistry MA 253 Calculus III CH 254 Analytical Chemistry A minimum of 10–12 credits of chemistry Laboratory electives should be taken to enhance career CH 331 Physical Chemistry I and graduate study opportunities. Electives CH 333 Physical Chemistry should be selected in consultation with the Laboratory I student’s faculty advisor. CH 351 instrumental Analysis Additional Required Courses for CH 353 instrumental Analysis Biochemistry Concentration Laboratory CH 341 Biochemistry I CH Elec. Chemistry elective (with CH 342 Biochemistry II department approval) CH 343 Biochemistry Laboratory I Required Supporting Courses CH 344 Biochemistry Laboratory II MA 151 Calculus I MA 152 Calculus II

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PY 151/153 Principles of Physics I/Physics Laboratory I Laboratory I CH 224 Organic Chemistry or Laboratory II PY 111/113 General Physics I/General Physics Laboratory I CH 252 Analytical Chemistry PY 152/154 Principles of Physics II/Physics CH 254 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II Laboratory or MA 151 Calculus I PY 112/114 General Physics II/General PY 111 General Physics I Physics Laboratory II PY 112 General Physics II PY 113 Physics Laboratory I Minor In Chemistry PY 114 Physics Laboratory II or The minor in Chemistry requires the PY 151 Principles of Physics I completion of the following 20 credits: PY 152 Principles of Physics II CH 151 General Chemistry I PY 153 Physics Laboratory I CH 152 General Chemistry II PY 154 Physics Laboratory II CH 153 General Chemistry Laboratory I CH 154 General Chemistry Chemistry Course Descriptions Laboratory II CH 221 Organic Chemistry I † Elective Core Course CH 222 Organic Chemistry II CHCC 103 The Human Community and CH 223 Organic Chemistry Scientific Discovery Laboratory I 3 CR CH 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II This is the third of four courses in Sacred Heart University’s Common Core Curriculum, CH Elec. 4 credits of Chemistry The Human Journey. This course will examine electives from 200- or the core’s four fundamental questions 300-level courses of human meaning and value. From the perspective of Chemistry, students will learn about science and the natural world and Associate in Arts General Studies science’s engagement with the Catholic intellectual tradition. EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (33 CREDITS) †CH 020 Drugs and Their Implications to CH 151 General Chemistry I Society CH 152 General Chemistry II 3 CR CH 153 General Chemistry Different classes of drugs, both legitimate Laboratory I and illicit and their metabolism in the human CH 154 General Chemistry body are studied. Basic organic chemistry is Laboratory II introduced. Designed for non-science majors. CH 221 Organic Chemistry I CH 222 Organic Chemistry II CH 223 Organic Chemistry

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†CH 030 The Chemistry of Nutrition Corequisite: CH 117 3 CR Designed for non-science majors, this course †CH 151 General Chemistry I explores the fundamentals of nutrition, 3 CR elaborating on the essential chemistry Explores modern theories of atomic and needed for a basic understanding of the molecular structure, chemical bonding and subject matter. The course examines how periodic relations, chemical reactions and carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, stoichiometry, states of matter and solutions. vitamins and antioxidants are chemically Three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute related to nutrition. The course focuses discussion per week. also on nutrition throughout the various Prerequisite: High school chemistry life stages and how this relates to one’s environment. †CH 152 General Chemistry II †CH 040 Chemistry, Society and the 3 CR Environment Explores chemical thermodynamics; 3 CR chemical kinetics; chemical, ionic and acid- base equilibria; electrochemistry; chemistry Explores the workings of chemistry as an of the representative elements and transition experimental science in the context of the elements; and nuclear reactions. Three need for science literacy and of the things 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute affecting the everyday world and the discussion per week. environment. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: CH 151 with grade of D or better.

CH 117 General Organic and Biochemistry, CH 153 General Chemistry Laboratory I An Overview 1 CR 3 CR Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH Designated for Nursing students, this course 151. Experiments include qualitative analysis previews the principles of general chemistry, of cations and anions, chromatography, followed by a survey of organic chemistry. An synthesis and FT-IR. One three-hour overview of biochemistry and biomolecules laboratory per week. and a study of metabolism and its regulation Corequisite: CH 151 are presented. Two 75-minute class periods. Prerequisite: High school precollege CH 154 General Chemistry Laboratory II chemistry 1 CR Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH 119 General Organic and Biochemistry CH 152. Experiments include quantitative Lab analysis, equilibria, thermochemistry, 1 CR spectrophotometry and GC-MS. One, three- Designated for Nursing students, this course hour laboratory per week. consists of 11 to 12 lab periods. Three to four Prerequisite: CH 153; Corequisite: CH 152 dry labs are embedded within the course as a guided inquiry-based approach to the CH 221 Organic Chemistry I curriculum and computer problem solving and molecular modeling using HyperChem. 3 CR Experiments as well as dry labs are related to Covers hydrocarbons; stereochemistry; the subject matter covered in CH 117. A three- arenes; alkyl halides; nucleophilic substitution hour lab period. and elimination reactions; and IR, NMR, MS

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and UV spectroscopy in relation to structure Prerequisite: CH 220 or CH 221 determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. CH 254 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite: CH 152 2 CR Provides laboratory experience in volumetric, CH 222 Organic Chemistry II gravimetric and instrumental methods. 3 CR Experiments correlate with lecture material Covers aromaticity; electrophilic and in CH 252 to help students understand the nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions; chemistry involved and develop proper ethers, epoxides, carboxylic acids and analytical procedures and techniques. One their functional derivatives; aldehydes; six-hour laboratory per week. ketones; amines; phenols; carbanion Prerequisite: CH 154; Corequisite: CH 252 reactions; and alpha-beta unsaturated compounds. Emphasizes organic reaction CH 331 Physical Chemistry I mechanisms organic synthesis and structure 3 CR determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. Explores thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, Prerequisite: CH 221 changes of state, solutions and kinetics. Two 75-minute lectures per week. CH 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Prerequisites: CH 152, CH 154, MA 151 and PY 1 CR 152 Covers basic techniques in organic chemistry: extraction, distillation, recrystallization; thin CH 332 Physical Chemistry II layer chromatography; gas chromatography 3 CR and IR spectroscopy. Emphasizes techniques in organic synthesis. One three-hour Explores advanced kinetics and quantum laboratory per week. Corequisite: CH 221 mechanics. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: CH 331; co-or prerequisite: MA CH 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 253 or permission of instructor 1 CR CH 333 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Covers simple and multistep organic syntheses using a wide variety of organic 1 CR reagents and some important functional Explores various techniques used to apply group analyses. Employs spectroscopy and the fundamental concepts of physical GC-MS for structure determination. One chemistry to real chemical systems. One three-hour laboratory per week. three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CH 223; Corequisite: CH 222 Corequisite: CH 331

CH 252 Analytical Chemistry CH 334 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 3 CR 1 CR Explores data analysis and classical methods Explores more advanced techniques of of quantitative analysis. Focuses on the physical chemistry and applies theoretical basics of analytical chemistry and the concepts learned in CH 332 to real chemical development and application of equilibrium systems. One three-hour laboratory per models to all branches of classical analysis. week. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: CH 333; Corequisite: CH 332

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CH 341 Biochemistry I CH 353 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 3 CR 1 CR Covers chemical and physiological properties Provides hands-on experience with modern of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, analytical instrumentation, including proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids. Explores UV/visible infrared, atomic absorption metabolic pathways and enzymology. Two spectrophotometry, potentiometric 75-minute lectures per week. and ion selective electrode methods, Prerequisite: CH 222 electrodeposition, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. One three-hour laboratory per week. CH 342 Biochemistry II Corequisite: CH 351 3 CR Continues the study of metabolic pathways. CH 355 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Two 75-minute lectures per week. 4 CR Prerequisite: CH 341 Explores physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds, periodic CH 343 Biochemistry Laboratory I relations, theories of atomic and molecular 1 CR structures and molecular symmetry with Investigates chemical and physical properties emphasis on coordination chemistry. Two of biologically important compounds using 100-minute lectures per week. chromatography, electrophoresis, enzyme Prerequisite: CH 331 assays and various techniques for isolation and identification of biochemicals and CH 361 Environmental Chemistry enzymes. One three-hour laboratory per week. 3 CR Corequisite: CH 341 Explores chemical aspects of the human environment and sources, reactions, transport, effects and fates of chemical CH 344 Biochemistry Laboratory II species in water, soil and living environments 1 CR and effects of technology thereon. Two Examines isolation and purification of 75-minute lectures per week. lipids, proteins, enzymes and nucleic Prerequisite: CH 222 acids from biological materials employing electrophoresis, chromatography, CH 365 Environmental Sampling and spectrophotometry and fluorometry. One Analysis three-hour laboratory per week. 3 CR Corequisite: CH 342 Laboratory and field work including sampling of surface and groundwater using CH 351 Instrumental Analysis EPA- approved methods for analyzing 3 CR water, wastewater, soil and sediments. Explores theory and practice of instrumental Also covers QA/QC plans and statistics in methods of analysis; spectrophotometric, chemical analysis and sampling protocols. electroanalytical and chromatographic One 100-minute lecture and one three-hour methods of separation and quantification. laboratory per week. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: CH 361 Prerequisites: CH 252 and CH 331 or permission of instructor

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CH 393 Undergraduate Project questions will serve as the threads that will 3 CR serve as the framework for the fabric of the course. A special project may be carried out under the advisement of a Chemistry faculty member. †PY 045 Physical Geology Prerequisite: Permission of project advisor 3 CR Students are introduced to the forces and CH 395 Undergraduate Research phenomena that have created earth. The State of Connecticut will be utilized as the 3 CR laboratory illustrating the theories presented Research may be carried out under in the classroom. Participants will be involved supervision of a Chemistry faculty member. in process thinking, problem solving and the Prerequisite: Permission of research advisor application of knowledge in a field laboratory setting. Observation, data collection and hypothesizing are utilized in individual and CH 399 Special Topics in Chemistry group investigations. 2–3 CR Designates new or occasional courses †PY 055 Science and the Bible that may or may not become part of the 3 CR department’s permanent offerings. Consult the current course schedule for available This course investigates selected events topics. noted in the Bible: Creation, Eve, Moses’ Ten Plagues, Noah’s Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah and the Star of Bethlehem.

Physics Course Descriptions †PY 090 Basic Astronomy 3 CR † Elective Core Course Explores the universe briefly. Emphasis is on the solar system and recent space PYCC103 The Human Community and explorations. Observations of the sky and/or Scientific Discovery visit(s) to planetariums. 3 CR This is the third of four courses in Sacred †PY 100 Elements of Physics Heart University’s Common Core Curriculum, 4 CR The Human Journey. As part of The Human Journey curriculum, this course will address Covers the basic laws of mechanics, the four fundamental questions of human properties of matter, electricity, magnetism meaning and value from the perspective and modern physics with an introduction to of the academic disciplines of Physics quantitative laboratory. Designed for health- and Theology. PYCC103 will examine related professions. the relationships between our human Prerequisite: MA 106 or higher explorations of the universe through science, in general and physics, in particular. We †PY 105 First Half of General Physics I will examine Physics as a fundamental and practical human endeavor which helps us 3 CR understand and appreciate the natural world Noncalculus-based course covering the first as part of God’s provision and revelation for half of the material in the standard General us. As with all of the courses that make up Physics I (PY 111): units, vectors, 1D and 2D the Common Core, the four fundamental motion, concepts of force, torque and static equilibrium, work and energy. Intended

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for students who do not have a strong PY 113 Physics Laboratory I background in problem solving and math 1 CR skills or have never taken physics courses before. Should not be taken with General Fundamental training in physical Physics I Lab (PY 113). measurements in mechanics (base physical quantities, vectors, acceleration of gravity, Prerequisite: MA 140 or equivalent concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, momentum, rotational motion) and †PY 106 Second Half of General Physics I Archimedes’ principle. 3 CR Corequisite: PY 106 or PY 111; PY 113 can also Continuation of PY 105. Noncalculus-based be taken after completion of PY 106 or PY 111 course covering the second half of the material in the standard General Physics PY 114 Physics Laboratory II I (PY 111): momentum, rotational motion, 1 CR gravitation, fluid mechanics, temperature and thermal expansion. Intended for students Fundamental training in physical who do not have a strong background in measurements in specific heat, wave motion, problem solving and math skills. Students sound, electricity, light and optical devices. who have completed this course may register Corequisite: PY 112; PY 114 can also be taken for General Physics II (PY 112). after completion of PY 112 Prerequisite: PY 105 †PY 151 Principles of Physics I †PY 111 General Physics I 3 CR 3 CR Calculus-based course, covering basic Noncalculus-based course covering the basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion and gravitation) and fluid rotational motion and gravitation), fluid mechanics. mechanics , temperature and thermal Prerequisite: MA 152 or equivalent expansion. Students who do not have a strong background in problem solving †PY 152 Principles of Physics II and math skills have an option to take the 3 CR 2semester sequence (PY 105 and PY 106), instead of PY 111. Calculus-based course, covering basic principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, Prerequisite: MA 140 or equivalent sound, electricity, magnetism, light and geometrical optics. †PY 112 General Physics II Prerequisite: PY 151 3 CR Noncalculus-based course covering basic PY 153 Physics Laboratory I principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, 1 CR sound, electricity, magnetism, light and geometrical optics. Same as PY 113. Prerequisite: PY 106 or PY 111 Corequisite: PY 151; PY 153 can also be taken after completion of PY 151

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PY 154 Physics Laboratory II 1 CR Same as PY 114. Corequisite: PY 152; PY 154 can also be taken after completion of PY 152

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COMMUNICATION AND Faculty MEDIA STUDIES JOSEPH ALICASTRO, B.S. The Department of Communication Clinical Instructor and Media Studies (CMS) combines the social and cultural analysis of media LORI BINDIG, PH.D. and communication technologies with Assistant Professor media production, including digital video, broadcast and print journalism, television, JAMES CASTONGUAY, PH.D. radio, photography, advertising, public Associate Professor relations and digital multimedia. The CMS curriculum is interdisciplinary by nature and international in scope, blending theory and DEBBIE DANOWSKI, PH.D. Associate Professor, Chair practice, the historical and the contemporary and the mainstream with the alternative. RICHARD FALCO, B.A. The department offers three undergraduate Clinical Instructor majors, Communication Studies (CS), Digital Communication (DC) and Media GREGORY GOLDA, M.ED. Arts (MA), with the CS major divided into Clinical Instructor two concentrations Advertising Media/ Public Relations and Sports Media and the SIDNEY GOTTLIEB, PH.D. MA major divided into two concentrations: Professor Film, Television and Media and Journalism. All three majors explore everything from JUSTIN LIBERMAN, M.F.A. broadcasting, filmmaking and journalism Clinical Instructor to advertising, public relations, web design and digital and multimedia production. ANDREW MILLER, PH.D. The department gives all of its students Associate Professor immediate access to the latest technology and software in order to prepare them for DAMON MAULUCCI, M.F.A. the career path they choose wither within Visiting Assistant Professor the media or communication industries or in another field. SARA ROSS, PH.D. Our overall goal is to produce responsible Associate Professor media scholars, consumers and communication professionals who 1) analyze the social effect, moral substance and Media Studies Facilities aesthetic value of the media and 2) learn The CMS facilities include a studio for the social and creative skills involved in the beginning and advanced HD television conception, shaping and execution of their production courses and the state-of-the- own media/communication projects and art Hubert J. Schlafley, Jr. Digital Media career paths. Lab equipped with high-end multimedia workstations running the most up-to-date programs including Apple’s Final Cut Studio and Adobe’s Creative Suite software. Our large inventory of production equipment ensures that as soon as students declare their major in DC or MS that they have

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consistent access to the latest tools and CM 258 Social Media and Viral software for their projects and gain the skills Campaigns and knowledge necessary for successful CM 301 Senior Seminar in careers in the media and communication Communication industries CM 397 Senior Project I CM 398 Senior Project II

Major in Communication Studies REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADVERTISING The Communication Studies major (CS), MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS with concentrations in Advertising Media/ CONCENTRATION Public Relations and Sports Media, is a CM 126 History of Advertising & Public distinct major that moves SHU students Relations through a unique educational pathway. With its emphasis on media production and the CM 227 Advertising & Public Relations; cultural and the critical interrogation of the Practical Applications media, the CS major produces graduates CM 211 News Writing and Reporting I who are ethically aware content creators or across multiple media platforms. CS majors CM 256 Magazines & Body Image OR are socially responsible 21st century digital CM 257 Women & Advertising citizens who explore the intersection of media and culture and specifically the role REQUIRED COURSES FOR SPORTS MEDIA of sports, advertising and public relations CONCENTRATION in society. As part of this major, students produce in-depth presentations, campaigns CM 252 Sport, Culture and the Media and written work in addition to finishing with CM 272 Sports Broadcasting I a capstone project that showcases both their CM 211 News Writing and Reporting I production skills and their critical thinking or ability. CM 271 TV News Magazine Production or Communication Studies majors acquire the CM 300 Multimedia Sports Journalism knowledge and technical skill to pursue careers in public relations, advertising and In addition, six CMS electives are required of sports media and develop a theoretical, all Communication Studies Majors. Three of aesthetic and historical understanding of the these must be in media production courses professional communication field. and three must be in media history or theory. The major in Communication Studies consists PRODUCTION (CHOOSE THREE) of 48 credit hours, including 10 required courses and 18 elective credits. Students may CM 221 - 321 Digital Film & Video choose either the Advertising Media/Public Production I, II Relations concentration of the Sports Media CM 222 - 322 Television Studio concentration as follows: Production I, II CM 223 Digital Photography I REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES CM 224 Democratic Technologies CM 101 introduction to Media Culture CM 225 Multimedia Field Production CM 102 introduction to Media CM 226 - 326 Magazine Publication Production Production I, II CM 230 Digital Publications CM 227 Advertising & Public Relations; Practical Applications

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CM 228 Radio Production- CM 353 National Cinemas Journalism/Podcasting CM 354 Film & Television Genres CM 229 Photojournalism CM 355 Film & Television Directors CM 241 Comics & Animation CM 271 TV News Magazine Production CM 272 - 372 Sports Broadcasting I, II Major in Digital Communication CM 273 Television & New Media Digital Communication (DC) is an Journalism interdisciplinary major housed in the CM 275 DVD Authoring Department of Communication and Media Studies and supported by courses offered CM 276 Digital Editing through Computer Science and Information CM 277 Screenwriting Technology, Art and Design and CMS. The CM 278 Multimedia Outreach program is directed towards students who wish to become leaders in creating the CM 300 Special Topics in Multimedia communication environment of the future Production and to those interested in the broader CM 311 News Writing and Reporting II implications of understanding the theory CM 323 Digital Photography as well as the practice of communication CM 325 Visual Effects & Motion and technology. This is a program for those Graphics who understand that communication and technology are the unifying forces in the CM 396 internship world, that cyberspace represents the marriage of humanism and technology and HISTORY AND THEORY (CHOOSE THREE) that liberal arts and technology constantly CM 121 History of Film I are not mutually exclusive terms. CM 122 History of Film II The major in Digital Communication consists CM 123 History of Film III of 42 credit hours, including 12 required CM 124 History of Broadcasting courses and 6 elective credits. In addition, CS100 must be taken as part of the elective CM 125 History of Journalism core. For DC majors CM 101 is a prerequisite CM 126 History of Advertising & Public for all other courses in the major. Relations CM 212 Media Literacy REQUIRED COURSES CM 251 Studies in Self Help Books CS 101 Web Design and Visual Tools CM 253 Digital Culture CS 104 Digital Animation and Gaming CM 254 Media and Democracy CS 232 Human-Computer Interaction CM 255 History of Documentary Still CS 319 Computer Ethics Photography CM 101 introduction to Media Culture CM 256 Magazines & Body Image CM 102 introduction to Media CM 257 Women & Advertising Production CM 299 Special Topics in CM 215 Technical Communications Communication & Media CM 224 Democratic Technologies Studies CM 253 Digital Culture CM 351 Women in Film & Television CM 254 Media and Democracy CM 352 Documentary Film/Television CM 397 Senior Project I

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ELECTIVE COURSES Department of Communication and Media Studies understands that our field engages Students are required to take an additional with a constantly changing media landscape six credits of required course work and and we are committed to giving our students most students select these courses from the ample room within the major to choose their departments of Art and Design, Computer own path. Science and/or Communication and Media Studies. DC Majors may venture into other The MA major requires the completion of 48 departments for these required electives, credits as follows: but in all cases courses must be approved in writing by the program director. Possible REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL MAJORS course selections include: CM 101 introduction to Media Culture AR 114 Digital Design Basics CM 102 introduction to Media AR 211 Graphic Design I Production CM 124 History of Broadcasting CM 301 Senior Seminar in CM 126 History of Advertising & Public Communication Relations CM 397 Senior Project I CM 221-321 Digital Film & Video CM 398 Senior Project II Production I, II CM 225 Multimedia Field Production REQUIRED COURSES FOR FILM, CM 227 Advertising and Public TELEVISION AND MEDIA CONCENTRATION Relations; Practical CM 121 History of Film I Applications or CM 251 Studies in Self Help Books CM 122 History of Film II or CM 299 Special Topics in CM 123 History of Film III Communication & Media or Studies CM 124 History of Broadcasting CM 300 Special Topics in Multimedia CM 201 Art of the Moving Image Production CM 212 Media Literacy PH 256 Philosophy of Technology SO 257 Science, Technology and REQUIRED COURSES FOR JOURNALISM Society CONCENTRATION CM 124 History of Broadcasting or Major in Media Arts CM125 History of Journalism Students majoring in in Media Arts have the or choice of two concentrations: Film, Television CM 126 History of Advertising & Public and Media (FTM) or Journalism. Media Arts Relations majors concentrating in FTM are required CM 211 News Writing and Reporting to take courses relevant to their area of CM 226 Magazine Production I study with a particular emphasis on the or moving image, while those concentrating CM 229 Photojournalism in Journalism will take courses focusing on or written and multimedia journalism. These CM 271 TV News Magazine Production academic paths, however, are meant to be enriching rather than confining. The In addition, eight CMS electives are required

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of all Media Arts majors. Three of these must CM 125 History of Journalism be in media production courses and three CM 126 History of Advertising & Public must be in media history or theory. The two Relations additional electives may be in history and theory or production. CM 212 Media Literacy CM 251 Studies in Self Help Books PRODUCTION (CHOOSE THREE) CM 253 Digital Culture CM 221 - 321 Digital Film & Video CM 254 Media and Democracy Production I, II CM 255 History of Documentary Still CM 222 - 322 Television Studio Photography Production I, II CM 256 Magazines & Body Image CM 223 Digital Photography I CM 257 Women & Advertising CM 224 Democratic Technologies CM 299 Special Topics in CM 225 Multimedia Field Production Communication & Media CM 226 - 326 Magazine Production I, II Studies CM 227 Advertising and Public CM 351 Women in Film & Television Relations; Practical CM 352 Documentary Film/Television Applications CM 353 National Cinemas CM 228 Radio Production -Journalism/ CM 354 Film & Television Genres Podcasting CM 355 Film & Television Directors CM 229 Photojournalism Elec. Two additional courses CM 241 Comics & Animation in History and Theory or CM 271 TV News Magazine Production Production CM 272 - 372 Sports Broadcasting I, II A Media Studies advisor may prescribe and CM 273 Television & New Media approve alternatives. Journalism CM 275 DVD Authoring CM 276 Digital Editing Minor in Media Arts CM 277 Screenwriting The minor in Media Arts requires the CM 278 Multimedia Outreach completion of the following 18 credits: CM 300 Special Topics in Multimedia Production REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR CM 311 News Writing and Reporting II CM 101 introduction to Media Culture CM 323 Digital Photography II Elec. Two Production Courses CM 325 Visual Effects & Motion Elec. Two History and Theory Graphics courses CM 396 internship CM 301 Senior Seminar in Communication HISTORY AND THEORY (CHOOSE THREE) or CM 398 Senior Project II CM 121 History of Film I CM 122 History of Film II CM 123 History of Film III CM 124 History of Broadcasting

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Associate in Arts General Studies CM 122 History of Film II 3 CR EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) History of the Motion Picture II covers from CM 101 introduction to Media Culture 1945 to 1975, including extensive screening CM 201 Art of the Moving Image of classic films. Readings, screenings and or written assignments required. May be taken CM 301 Senior Seminar in out of sequence. Communication Elec. One Production course CM 123 History of Film III 3 CR Elec. Two Media Studies electives This course covers the history of motion pictures from 1975 to the present, including extensive screening of classic and Course Descriptions contemporary films. Readings, screenings and written assignments required. May be †Elective Core Course taken out of sequence.

†CM 101 Introduction to Media Culture CM 124 History of Broadcasting 3 CR 3 CR Introduction to media technology, examining Explores the history of radio and television the impact of radio, television, newspapers, broadcasting, including financing of research, still photography, film and the computer on technological developments, regulation, the human condition. Trains the student to structure of genres, the social context and be a perceptive consumer of contemporary values of programs, legal and political mass media by exploring how each medium implications of national and international codifies reality. Readings, screenings and broadcasting and the effect on cultural written assignments required. identity and national sovereignty.

CM 102 Introduction to Media Production †CM 125 History of Journalism 3 CR 3 CR Introduction to a wide ranging study of Investigates the social history of American multimedia production. Students will learn journalism from the penny press to the audio and video production techniques and World Wide Web, including technological create media for on-line distribution. developments in news gathering and delivery, regulation and consolidation of the †CM 121 History of Film I press, social and political implications of coverage, effects of changes in literacy and 3 CR society, comparisons with other models and Introduction to the historical development of trends toward globalization. filmmaking from 1895 to 1945, highlighting the evolution of the film as a means of †CM 126 History of Advertising & Public expression. Films from the past are shown at Relations each class meeting followed by a discussion of several aspects of the film. 3 CR Provides a critical overview of the history, purpose and various methods related to advertising and public relations. Students analyze the semantic and syntactic

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properties of ads and public relations CM 221 - 321 Digital Film & Video campaigns from the consumer point of Production I, II view with special emphasis on how they 3 CR each communicate persuasively. Readings, screenings and written assignments required. An introduction to the basic techniques of cinematic composition and editing. Presents the basic administrative and aesthetic †CM 201 Art of the Moving Image aspects of filmmaking. 3 CR Prerequisite: CM 101 A study of the language of moving pictures. Unlike the linear sequence of speech and CM 222 – 322 Television Studio the written word, moving pictures create a Production I, II simultaneity of sensory perception. Through an intensive study of experimental and 3 CR feature films, this course explores the nature An introduction to multi-camera studio of the moving images and how they are production. organized to create a whole. Prerequisite: CM MS 101 CM 223 - 323 Digital Photography I, II 3 CR each CM 211 News Writing and Reporting I First semester is an introduction to the 3 CR fundamentals of digital photographyTopics An introduction to basic news writing and include camera care and handling; visual journalistic reporting principles. Concepts of literacy; composition; the nature of journalism provide a format for an analysis light, color, portraiture and experimental of the news media and the responsibilities photography. Second semester is built of a journalist in today’s society. Workshop around advanced techniques in digital sessions utilize the concepts in practical production. Critical discussions on the work. photography of major artists supplements the practical work. A digital camera with Prerequisites: EN 110 and CM MS 101 manual operative is required. Students are responsible for processing costs. †CM 212 Media Literacy Prerequisite: CM 101 3 CR This course expands on CM 101 with †CM 224 Democratic Technologies extensive examination of theories of media 3 CR effects on behavior, values and social/ political structures, with an emphasis on Focuses on the creative use of technologies contemporary media and the consequences available to the American consumer. of the shift to an online digital environment. Instruction in alternative audio and visual production encourages students to express themselves and distribute media content CM 215 Technical Communications I using available consumer and public access 3 CR technologies. Laptop computers are required Introduces the most important elements of to digitize audio and visual projects and for communications in the professional world Internet research. of technology and newer media. Students Prerequisite: CM 101 study common types of reports and learn fundamental techniques for preparing reports, final copy and web page content. Prerequisites: EN 110, CT 101

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CM 225 Multimedia Field Production Because WSHU is integrated into the courses 1–3 CR as a laboratory and program outlet, students are required to function as staff members. An opportunity for outstanding Media Studies majors to assist in the planning and Prerequisite: CM MS 101 production of media projects contracted by Sacred Heart University or by outside CM 229 Photojournalism agencies. By permission of the chairperson 3 CR of the faculty of Communication Studies. Students develop skills and Insights Offered only when appropriate projects necessary to document strong visual Images are available. Consult the current course and use those Images to create a photo schedule for available topics and required essay. Course encompasses preparation, prerequisites. research, taking photographs and editing, Prerequisite: CM 101 as well as examining the changing digital world, magazine work & publishing and the CM 226 - 326 Magazine Production I, II business of photography. 3 CR Overview of the entire process of magazine CM 230 Digital Publications publication. Topics include history, theory 3 CR and status of contemporary publication, As media scholars and professionals it is concept research and development of new important to understand the theoretical magazines, writing and editing of articles, and practical processes of technology in desktop publishing layout and design, our field. This course is designed to explore marketing and advertising campaigns, the fundamentals of graphic design for new technologies and the future. Students media publications. In the first portion of the conceive and produce individual magazines. class students will explore the foundations Prerequisite: CM 101 of visual culture and literacy as well as the key elements of the design process CM 227 Advertising & Public Relations; for public relations and advertising. In the Practical Applications second portion of the class, students will be introduced to the techniques of creating 3 CR a variety of visual materials using Adobe Applies various theories of advertising and InDesign software. Although students will public relations to specific practical problems spend time using the InDesign software, the in the commercial and nonprofit world. primary emphasis is on design for public Students experiment with form and style by relations and advertising. Throughout the producing advertising and public relations entire semester students will be expected campaigns for new products, public service to create their own original project portfolio projects and/or political candidates in several pieces. Thus this class is a combination of different media. lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CM 101 CM 241 Comics & Animation CM 228 Radio Production-Journalism/ 3 CR Podcasting A fast-paced survey of the history and theory 3 CR each behind comics, comic books and animation. An introduction to basic radio production. Creative projects teach the methods of Students prepare for the FCC third-class creating sequential art and animation from license, learn the audio control board and paper to CGI. develop concepts of radio broadcasting.

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†CM 251 Studies in Self Help Books and the Internet), the public and politics. 3 CR Historical case studies analyze from ethical, economic, social, historical, aesthetic and In this course, students will analyze a self- technological perspectives how the media help book of their choice through journal provide (or do not provide) a place through writing exercises outlined In their chosen which people express their views as citizens text. Drawing on research In the field, in a democracy. Current media examples are students will evaluate the effectiveness of also investigated. Readings, screenings and their chosen text. written assignments required. Prerequisite: CM 101 CM 252 Sport, Culture and the Media 3 CR CM 255 History of Documentary Still Sporting culture impacts the American Photography public through economic and ideological 3 CR institutions that structure our perceptions of the world. In contemporary society, The history of documentary still photography sport is both big business and personal from its beginning in the 1840s through the recreation, and yet, despite its influence on present is studied. Focus is on analyzing American culture, sport remains a relatively the photographs, as well as the social and unexplored segment of popular culture. In historical contexts in which they were this class we will pay particular attention made, to come to some conclusions about to the images and narratives of sporting the nature of documentary photography. media that construct representations of Students with photographic experience class, masculinity, gender and nation in and and equipment may, with the permission of around everyday mass-mediated athletic the instructor, choose to do a documentary activities. Sport, Culture and the Media is photography project instead of a final paper. an examination of sports and media in our everyday lives. †CM 256 Magazines & Body Image 3 CR CM 253 Digital Culture This class will explore body Image 3 CR representations portrayed In popular Considers digital and technologically American magazines from a media literacy mediated environments as “mass media” in perspective. Drawing on research about the tradition of film, radio or television. Using media Influence andI nstructional capabilities a variety of approaches, including historical, from such researchers as Schramm, Bandura, sociological, economic, technological, Comstock and Liebert. cultural and aesthetic, the course looks at questions such as how does the Internet †CM 257 Women & Advertising codify reality? How are communities 3 CR both created and thwarted? What are Exploration and In depth analysis of women’s the characteristics of the global media Images portrayed In American advertising culture? Readings, screenings and written from a media literacy perspective, using assignments required. research about the Influence of advertising Prerequisite: CM MS 101 or CT 101 on women’s roles and attitudes.

†CM 254 Media and Democracy CM 258 Social Media and Viral Campaigns 3 CR 3 CR Examines the relationships between the Social media has altered how we mass media (film, television, newspapers

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communicate with each other. This course product. is comprised of four modules that will allow Prerequisite: CM 101 students to have an overall understanding of social media in our everyday lives. In the CM 275 DVD Authoring first module we will explore how social media has impacted culture as a whole while in the 3 CR second module we will interrogate the role of An introduction to DVD multimedia social media in the construction of personal production techniques. Focus is on mastering and professional identity. In the third module the technical elements of advanced digital students will analyze corporate and non- video editing and DVD authoring technology profit uses of social media tools and tactics and developing a familiarity with the and in the fourth and final module students grammar of multimedia more generally. will execute their own social media campaign Students develop and produce a variety in order to demonstrate their knowledge of projects culminating in their own DVD of the course concepts. Throughout the portfolio. course students will be asked to consider the Prerequisite: Any other CM production ethical dilemmas put forth by social media course or permission of instructor technologies and the people that use them.

CM 276 Digital Editing CM 271 TV News Magazine Production 3 CR 3 CR Designed to provide training with tools Students develop, plan, write, edit and necessary for editing digital audio and video. produce news story projects on a regular Course examines the construction of stories basis and contribute to the creation of and messages In the digital media that The Pulse, the SHU News Magazine Show, surrounds us. Students will become more broadcast over television and the Internet at effective creators and consumers of media Sacred Heart. culture.

Sports Broadcasting I, II CM 272-372 CM 277 Screenwriting 3 CR 3 CR Focuses on the fundamentals needed to An introduction to writing for fiction and implement a program in sports information, nonfiction film and television. Topics include publicity and promotions. Preparing of basic dramatic theory, narrative structure, news releases; writing local and hometown characterization, dialogue, adaptation and features; publishing programs and brochures; the unique demands of the audio/visual compiling statistical breakdowns; dealing media, as well as pragmatic matters of with the local, regional and national press; format and the marketplace. and promoting specific events, teams and individuals are included. Prerequisites: EN 110 and CM 101 Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 110 and CM 101, CM 102 CM 278 Multimedia Outreach 3 CR CM 273 Television & New Media Journalism Designed for advanced students already 3 CR familiar with the tools of the digital journalist, students will create and produce a A production course designed to introduce professional level documentary video about students to the techniques of electronic a community outreach program making a journalism. Students also learn to analyze difference in other people’s lives. and constructively criticize the process and

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CM 299 Special Topics in Communication & CM 321 Digital Film/Video Production II Media Studies 3 CR 3 CR Advanced course in single-camera video Designates new or occasional courses production. Each student directs an original that may or may not become part of the fiction or nonfiction work and provides department’s permanent offerings. Courses technical support on classmates’ projects. capitalize on timely topics, a faculty Prerequisite: CM 101 member’s particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. Course CM 325 Visual Effects & Motion Graphics title is shown on the student’s transcript. Consult the current course schedule for 3 CR available topics and required prerequisites. Students will learn cutting edge techniques in graphic programs and develop and CM 300 Special Topics in Multimedia complete several creative projects guided by Production an Instructor who Is an Industry professional. 3 CR CM 326 Magazine Production II New or occasional courses in advanced video production such as approaches to 3 CR editing, audio recording techniques, digital Overview of the entire process of magazine storytelling or computer-aided design. publication. Topics include history, theory Course title is shown on the student’s and status of contemporary publication, transcript. Consult the current course concept research and development of new schedule for available topics and required magazines, writing and editing of articles, prerequisites. desktop publishing layout and design, marketing and advertising campaigns, new CM 301 Senior Seminar in Communication technologies and the future. 3 CR Prerequisite: CM 226 An interdisciplinary study of contemporary theories of mass communications. CM 351 Women in Film & Television Presents an overview of the impact of 3 CR mass communication by considering Films are cultural artifacts. Each film contains them as codes, symbolic systems and within itself a complex social system manipulative powers on both the conscious reflecting the attitudes, values and mores and subconscious levels. Reading, writing, of the society that produced it. This course discussion and research are required. uncovers the values that encode the function Prerequisites: CM 101 and Senior standing in of women on screen including the images the major they project; roles they assume; values they encode; and relationships they establish CM 311 News Writing and Reporting II with men, children and each other. Readings, 3 CR screenings and written assignments required. Consult the current course schedule for This advanced workshop simulates a available topics and required prerequisites. newspaper magazine publishing atmosphere. Students are assigned roles as writers or CM 352 Documentary Film/Television editors for individual sections to create a student news magazine as part of the 3 CR newspaper staff. Examines major epistemological, aesthetic Prerequisite: CM/EN 211 and political concerns of documentary film

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and video. This course introduces students to and required prerequisites. a variety of documentary principles, methods and styles in order to explore a series of CM 396 Internship theoretical issues that are important to 1–6 CR documentary production, representation and reception. Readings, screenings and written An opportunity for qualified upper-division assignments required. Consult the current Media Studies majors to gain practical course schedule for available topics and experience at area media/communications required prerequisites. companies such as radio or television stations, cable companies, newspapers, magazines and public relations firms. CM 353 National Cinemas 3 CR Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chairperson Examines a particular national cinema or moment in national cinemas (e.g., New CM 397/398 Senior Project I, II German Cinema, French New Wave, Italian Neorealism) whose contributions to the 3 CR history of cinema have been significant. The purpose of the project is threefold: to Attention is given to the social and create an opportunity for a senior Media cultural context, production, distribution Studies student to apply creative theory and reception circumstances and stylistic to practice; to stress the interdisciplinary innovations of the different filmmaking aspects of media communication; and practices. Readings, screenings and written to provide the student with a “portfolio” assignments required. Consult the current product or research project to use as a course schedule for available topics and demonstration of his or her abilities. Consult required prerequisites. the current course schedule for available topics and required prerequisites. CM 354 Film & Television Genres Prerequisite: Media Studies Senior standing 3 CR A study of Individual television and forms. CM 399 Independent Study Emphasis on the historical development 1–3 CR of the genre, themes and stylistics of Work on a special topic or production to be genre, meaning of programming within arranged with an instructor who will direct a cultural context, contemporary cultural the work. Permission of the chairperson of significance and contribution to the history the faculty of Communication Studies is of Ideas. Readings, screenings and written granted to qualified Media Studies majors on assignments are required. the basis of a written prospectus. Consult the current course schedule for available topics CM 355 Film & Television Directors and required prerequisites. 3 CR Examines individual film directors whose contributions to the history of the cinema have been especially notable. Film and television directors are studied for their stylistic and philosophical innovations as well as for their historical place in the medium. Each semester a particular director or directors are chosen for study. Consult the current course schedule for available topics

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Course Descriptions for such as privacy, theft, intellectual property, Interdisciplinary Courses in accountability, hacking and cracking, codes of ethics and professional responsibility. Digital Communication Major Students also examine philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant and Mill and use their theories CS 101 Web Design and Visual Tools to support ethical debate and dialogue. 3 CR This course is a Senior-level capstone This course aids in the understanding of course. It emphasizes both oral and written the design and production of web sites. It communication as students discuss and discusses what design elements go into web examine their own ethical beliefs in relation page development. Students browse sites to society and technology. and identify good design elements. They Prerequisites: Junior/Senior status, PH 101, RS construct their own web page early on and 101 or permission of instructor. allow it to evolve throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CS 100 or permission of AR 114 Digital Design Basics department chair 3 CR An introduction and exploration of primary CS 104 Digital Animation and Gaming graphic design programs concentrating 3 CR onAdobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The class will create electronic games using Basic design concepts are explored in digital animation and timeline control. Topics assignments, ensuring a basic understanding covered include: creating gaming objects of the technological tools of design. with drawing and color tools; timeline-based animation techniques; controlling screen AR 211 Graphic Design I action with buttons; integrating sound into 3 CR a game; publishing and exporting a game to the web. An introduction to classical and modern typefaces, the mechanics of type composition and the fundamentals of layout. CS 232 Human-Computer Interaction Consideration is given to the selection of 3 CR typefaces that enhance thought and idea. Focuses on how developers and designers of Prerequisite: AR 114 computer systems can produce computers that are beneficial to the user and easy PH 256 Philosophy of Technology to use. Human-computer interaction is the intersection of human behavior and 3 CR computer technology. In understanding Examination of the nature of technology, its human behavior, developers can evaluate relationship to science, and its influence on what makes the computer easy to learn our understanding of reality and ourselves. and use. The course examines the ways Particular metaphysical, ethical, or socio- people interact with computers and how to cultural aspects of philosophy of technology incorporate this knowledge into the design may be emphasized. and evaluation of new technology. Prerequisite: PH 101 Prerequisite: CS 100 or CS 112 SO 257 Science, Technology and Society CS 319 Computer Ethics 3 CR 3 CR With the increasing diffusion of This course focuses on the ethical and social biotechnology, cybertechnology, issues associated with computer technology

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communication/media technology, etc., in the world, it is prudent to study the influence of science and technology on culture and society and to consider the social impact of the next wave. While identifying serious problems and risks, the course also explores how science and technology are positive forces. Prerequisite: SO 110

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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DOMENICK J. PINTO, M.A., M.A., M.S. Associate Professor, Chair INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The computer science field has demonstrated FRANCESCO SARDO, M.S. dramatic growth and technological Instructor development within the last decade. The 21st century is heralding the emergence of nanotechnology, ubiquitous computing, computer games and wireless networking. Computer Science Facilities The Computer Science and Information There are three state of the art computing Technology (CS/IT) Department is labs dedicated to computer science courses. responding to these technological challenges These contain the latest flat screen Dell by offering a dynamic course of study that Optiplex computers with DVD, CD-R/W is responsive to the ever-changing field of drives. In addition the conference room of computer technology. the CS/IT department serves as a mini-lab used exclusively by CS/IT majors for projects, (CS/IT) curriculum has three tracks: homework and tutoring and is equipped with Computer Science, Information Technology the same state of the art equipment. There and Computer Gaming - Design and is also a Networking/Unix lab equipped with Development. The Computer Science track 15 Linux machines and a variety of Cisco is geared to those students with strong routers. This closed LAN laboratory is used mathematics and the desire to participate for networking and Unix shell programming in the research and development side courses and is open 24 hours a day, seven of computer science. The Information days a week for those students. All labs are Technology track is for those students on a 3-year replacement cycle. interested in interface, multimedia and system design for various business SOFTWARE AVAILABLE IN THE LABS applications andthe Computing Gaming INCLUDES: Design and Development track is for students who wish to design and develop Microsoft Office 2013 games for entertainment, simulation and Adobe Director 11.5 Flash CS5 Fireworks CS5 training. Dreamweaver CS5 V.B. Net 2012 Visual C++ 2012 Faculty Visual C# 2012 FRANCES GRODZINSKY, PH.D. Visual Studio 2012 Professor Borland JBuilder Sony Sound Forge 10.0 Adobe Photoshop SANDRA HONDA ADAMS, M.S. CS5 Visio 2010 Associate Professor

EFIM KINBER, PH.D. Professor Major in Computer Science The major in Computer Science with a KERI MATTHEWS, M.S. concentration in Computer Science requires Instructor the completion of 54 credits for the Computer Science track and 54 credits for ROBERT MCCLOUD, ED.D. the Computer Gaming track. The major in Associate Professor Computer Science with a concentration in

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Information Technology requires 52 credits. REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR CS 110 may be required if a student has no COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK previous programming experience. MA 151 Calculus I (and MA 152 Calculus II should be taken REQUIRED COURSES FOR COMPUTER as part of the required SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Baccalaureate core.) AND COMPUTER GAMING DESIGN AND MA 261 Linear Algebra DEVELOPMENT TRACKS MA 331 Probability and Statistics I CS 111 introduction to Structured Programming REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR CS 112 Data Structures COMPUTER GAMING TRACK CS 113 Discrete Structures MA 140 Precalculus CS 215 Computer Systems MA 151 Calculus I Organization with Assembler AR 110 Design: Visual Organization CS 312 Software Engineering AR 114 Digital Design Basics CS 318 Project Course CS 319 Computer Ethics REQUIRED COURSES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRACK REQUIRED COURSES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK Math 109 Mathematics for Decision Making CS 241 Advanced Programming and Math 110 Calculus for Decision Making Concepts Using “C” should be taken as part of the required Baccalaureate core. CS 272 OOP with C# and Games CS 232 Human–Computer Interaction CS 311 Database Design CS 233 Visual Basic CS 339 Networking and Data Communication CS 311 Database Design CS 341 Analysis of Algorithms CS 331 Multimedia Applications CS 348 Programming in Unix CS 338 Systems Analysis and Design CS 349 Operating Systems CS 339 Networking and Data Communication CS Elec. One Computer Science elective CS Elec. One Computer Science elective REQUIRED COURSES FOR COMPUTER GAMING TRACK REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRACK CS 171 introduction to Computer Gaming BU 103 Business: Its Nature and Environment CS 271 Advanced Computer Gaming or CS 272 OOP with C# and Games BU 201 Organizational Management CS 341 Analysis of Algorithms MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making CS 349 Operating Systems CS 371 Advanced Game Programming CS 372 Building Computer Games

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Network Security Emphasis CS 112 Data Structures for Computer Science CS 113 Discrete Structures CS 215 Computer Systems COURSES REQUIRED Organization with Assembler CS 111 introduction to Structured CS 272 OOP with C# and Games Programming CS 311 Database Design CS 112 Data Structures CS 312 Software Engineering CS 113 Discrete Structures CS Elec. One Computer Science CS 215 Computer Systems elective Organization with Assembler CS 311 Database Design CS 312 Software Engineering Minor in Information Technology CS 318 Project Course CS 319 Computer Ethics COURSES REQUIRED CS 339 Networking and Data CS 111 introduction to Structured Communication Programming CS 112 Data Structures REQUIRED COURSES FOR COMPUTER CS 113 Discrete Structures SCIENCE CONCENTRATION (NETWORK CS 215 Computer Systems SECURITY EMPHASIS) Organization with Assembler CS 241 Advanced Programming CS 233 Visual Basic Concepts Using “C” CS 311 Database Design CS 272 OOP with C# and Games CS 312 Software Engineering CS 341 Analysis of Algorithms CS Elec. One Computer Science CS 349 Operating Systems elective CS 367 Managing, Securing and Designing Modern Networks CS 368 Hands-on Network Security Associate’s Degree in Computer Science SUPPORTING COURSES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE CONCENTRATION (NETWORK The Associate of Science degree in Computer SECURITY EMPHASIS) Science offers two concentrations: Computer Science and Information Technology. Both MA 151 Calculus I concentrations require the completion of MA 152 Calculus II 60 credits. The program is designed for MA 261 Linear Algebra high school graduates who intend to make MA 331 Probability and Statistics I a career in the field of Computer Science and college graduates who want to obtain a sufficient level of computer experience.

Minor in Computer Science The Computer Science concentration is intended for college students majoring in COURSES REQUIRED mathematics or the sciences who wish to supplement their major in order to increase CS 111 introduction to Structured their employment opportunities after Programming graduation. The Information Technology

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concentration is intended for high school 104, 106) graduates who wish to make a career in information technology and for business REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES students or individuals working with FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY computers who want a formal education in CONCENTRATION order to advance their careers. MA 109 Mathematics for Decision Making COURSES REQUIRED FOR BOTH MA 110 Calculus for Decision Making CONCENTRATIONS BU 103 Business: Its Nature and CS 111 introduction to Structured Environment Programming or CS 112 Data Structures BU 201 Organizational Management CS 113 Discrete Structures CS 215 Computer Systems Organization with Assembler Certificate Program in Computer Science and REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR BOTH CONCENTRATIONS Information Technology The Computer Science Certificate program ENG 110 Academic Writing provides a foundation for scientific use of ENG 111 Effective Speaking Elec. computers and information technology Elec. Eight Liberal Arts electives applications. The student can earn a certificate by completing six courses from REQUIRED COURSES FOR COMPUTER either the Computer Science or Information SCIENCE CONCENTRATION Technology options, provided that the prerequisites are met. CS 241 Advanced Programming Concepts Using “C” REQUIRED COURSES FOR BOTH CS 272 OOP with C# and Games CERTIFICATES Elec. One Computer Science and CS 111 introduction to Structured Information Technology Programming elective (not CS 100, 101, 102, 104, 106) CS 112 Data Structures

REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR COURSES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE CONCENTRATION CERTIFICATE MA 151 Calculus I CS 241 Advanced Programming Concepts Using “C” MA 152 Calculus II CS 272 OOP with C# and Games MA 261 Linear Algebra CS 312 Software Engineering REQUIRED COURSES FOR INFORMATION CS 341 Analysis of Algorithms TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION CS 232 Human–Computer Interaction REQUIRED COURSES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CS 233 Visual Basic CS 101 Web Design and Visual Tools Elec. One Computer Science and for Non Majors Information Technology elective (not CS 100, 101, 102, CS 102 Multimedia for Non-Majors CS 232 Human–Computer Interaction

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CS 233 Visual Basic today. Non-majors only

Certificate Program in Computer †CS 101 Web Design and Visual Tools for Non Gaming Design and Development Majors The undergraduate certificate in Computer 3 CR Gaming Design and Development utilizes This course aids in the understanding of all existing courses to package a certificate the design and production of web sites. It program particularly geared toward the presents what design elements go into web part-time evening student. The certificate page development. Students browse sites also feeds into a possible BS or AS degree and identify good design elements. They in CS in the Computer Science or Computer construct their own web page early on and Gaming track. allow it to evolve throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CS 100 or permission of REQUIRED COURSES department chair. CS 111 introduction to Structured Programming CS 102 Multimedia for Non-Majors CS 112 Data Structures 3 CR CS 171 introduction to Computer This course aids the non-programmer Gaming in the understanding of multimedia CS 271 Advanced Computer Gaming authoring, incorporating text, graphics, sound and video. It discusses design and CS 272 OOP with C# and Games planning elements that go into multimedia development. Students use Flash and SUGGESTED SUPPORTING COURSES some of the Action scripting language to (NOT REQUIRED) choreograph media objects onto a stage MA 140 Precalculus using a score. MA 151 Calculus I Prerequisite: CS 100 or permission of department chair

Course Descriptions †CS 104 Digital Animation and Gaming for Non Majors †Elective Core Course 3 CR The class will create electronic games using †CS 100 Introduction to Information digital animation and timeline control. Topics Technology covered include: creating gaming objects with drawing and color tools; timeline-based 3 CR animation techniques; controlling screen An introduction to computing and data action with buttons; integrating sound into processing for non-computer science majors. a game; publishing and exporting a game to This course is half theory and half hands-on the web. application using Microsoft Office. It includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, †CS 106 Introduction to Information presentation software and using the Internet Technology for Business Administration for as a research tool effectively. This course Non Majors provides the knowledge and understanding necessary to communicate effectively in the 3 CR personal computing environment of business An introduction to computing and data

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processing for non-Computer Science CS 113 Discrete Structures majors. This course is half theory and half 3 CR hands-on application using Microsoft Office. It includes, spreadsheets, databases and Presents mathematical concepts for presentation software and provides the computer science, including sets, relations knowledge and understanding necessary and functions; partitions; order relations; to communicate effectively in the personal countability; permutations and combinations; computing environment of business today. probability; recurrences; big-Oh notation; For Business Administration majors. elements of abstract algebra such as groups, rings and Boolean algebras.

†CS 110 Introduction to Computer Science Prerequisite: MA 006 3 CR CS 171 Introduction to Computer Gaming An introduction to programming logic, using a suitable introductory programming 3 CR language. This course presents an overview Designing the vector gaming environment; of major programming concepts (selection, Storyboarding; Tween and frame-by-frame loops, input-output operations, procedures animation; Using functions to control and functions) and serves as an introduction animation timelines; Using random number to the Unix operating system and Unix- functions to instantiate digital objects; based editors. For computer science majors Artifact movement utilizing vector plot with no previous programming experience points. Prerequisite: Computer Science major or Prerequisite or Corequisite: CS 111 permission of department chair CS 215 Computer Systems Organization with †CS 111 Introduction to Structured Assembler Programming 3 CR 3 CR This course presents an overview of A first course in programming using computer architecture and computer a structured programming language. organization as they relate to computer Topics include iteration, selection, science. Topics include computer procedures, functions and arrays with the components, interconnection structures, use of flowcharts and modules. Presents internal memory, instruction sets, number applications in both business and scientific representation in computers, parallel areas. processing and an elementary introduction Prerequisite: CS 110 or permission of to assembly programming. department chair Prerequisite: CS 112

†CS 112 Data Structures CS 232 Human–Computer Interaction 3 CR 3 CR A continuation of CS 111 using a structured Focuses on how developers and designers of programming language to implement computer systems can produce computers multidimensional arrays, stacks, queues, that are beneficial to the user and easy linked lists and binary trees. Also introduces to use. Human-computer interaction is recursion, pointers and classes. the intersection of human behavior and Prerequisite: CS 111 computer technology. In understanding human behavior, developers can evaluate what makes the computer easy to learn and use. The course examines the ways

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people interact with computers and how to CS 272 OOP with C# and Games incorporate this knowledge into the design 3 CR and evaluation of new technology. An object-oriented approach to computer Prerequisite: CS 100 or CS 112 graphics using C#. Topics covered will include: classes, instantiation, event listeners, CS 233 Visual Basic polymorphism, encapsulation, event 3 CR handlers, functions and methods and basic game logic. Explores the use of controls and tools, forms, menus, frames, file browsers and buttons, Prerequisite: CS 271; Corequisite or creating windows interfaces for databases, Prerequisite: CS 112 linking to Windows and Excel, writing and debugging Visual Basic code. Uses VB.net CS 299 Special Topics I 2010. 3 CR Prerequisite: CS 112 Various courses of current interest to the Computer Science major are introduced from CS 241 Advanced Programming Concepts time to time. Using “C” Prerequisite: Sophomore status 3 CR Covers advanced programming techniques CS 311 Database Design in “C,” using pointers, data structures and 3 CR recursion. Emphasis on algorithmic approach and use of mathematical functions. Explores fundamentals of database design theory and applications. Includes data Prerequisite: CS 112 models with emphasis on the relational model. CS 261 Programming for the Web Prerequisites: CS 112 and CS 215 3 CR An introduction to Web-enabling CS 312 Software Engineering technologies, this course addresses web 3 CR design with HTML code, Cascading Style Sheets and Layers, Photoshop and Java The study of software development script. Problems and trends faced by methodology, both procedural and object webmasters today are also discussed. oriented. This is a team project-based design course where teams develop software Prerequisites: CS 111 and Sophomore status projects from requirements analysis through detailed design and testing. Umbrella activities such as configuration management, CS 271 Advanced Computer Gaming quality assurance, writing documentation, ethics and costing are covered. Automated 3 CR software design tools are used and oral and An object-oriented approach to written presentations required. programming digital objects using Flash Prerequisite: CS 311 and Action Script 3.0. These programming techniques will be applied to both arcade and adventure games. CS 318 Project Course Prerequisite: CS 171; Corequisite or 3 CR Prerequisite: CS 112 Students sign up for this senior project course one semester before the graduating semester, because of the independent study/

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work involved. Students work with a faculty CS 333 Theory of Computer Gaming member in the department and a mentor 3 CR to define and implement an acceptable project. The student is required to assess Computer Game Studies is an emerging requirements, design software and write field. This course provides a solid, theoretical detailed documentation that illustrates background in the field of computer gaming and supports design choices. Test plans, which will assist them in their pursuit of usability testing and prototypes are also game development throughout their career required. Students present their projects to Prerequisite: CS 271 the department faculty and public as the culmination of this project. CS 338 Systems Analysis and Design Prerequisites: Senior status and permission 3 CR from Computer Science Department An advanced design course that studies the application of computer solutions to business CS 319 Computer Ethics problems. This is a project-based course 3 CR where teams set milestones and present This course focuses on the ethical and social object-oriented analysis and design of their issues associated with computer technology solutions. Oral and written presentations are such as privacy, theft, intellectual property, required and automated software tools are accountability, hacking and cracking, codes used. of ethics and professional responsibility. Prerequisite: CS 312 Students also examine philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant and Mill and use their theories CS 339 Networking and Data to support ethical debate and dialogue. Communication This course is a Senior-level capstone 3 CR course. It emphasizes both oral and written The study of networks and data communication as students discuss and communication concentrating on the Internet examine their own ethical beliefs in relation model. This is a laboratory-based course to society and technology. that includes projects implemented on Prerequisites: Junior/Senior status, PH 101 or both Unix and Windows machines. Topics permission of instructor such as LANs, WANs and MANs; hardware, software, protocols, routing, circuit-switching CS 331 Multimedia Applications and packet-switching networks, analog 3 CR and digital systems, compression and error handling are among those studied. Students This course aids in the understanding of use a simulation package to design and multimedia authoring, incorporating text, simulate networks. graphics, sound and video. It discusses design and planning elements that go into Prerequisites: CS 338 or CS 341 and Senior multimedia development. Students use status Flash and Action scripting to choreograph media objects onto a stage using a score. It CS 341 Analysis of Algorithms is designed for students with programming 3 CR experience. Emphasis on theory and techniques Prerequisite: CS 112 underlying the analysis of algorithms including big/little-Oh, graphs and networks, searching, sorting, recursion and classical algorithms. Prerequisites: CS 112 and MA 151

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CS 348 Programming in Unix CS 371 Advanced Game Programming 3 CR 3 CR Discusses main issues of Unix OS A game oriented programming course programming and administration. Explores focusing on advanced graphics techniques the popular Unix text editor Emacs, Unix using OpenGL and/or DirectX. file system, process manipulation, regular Prerequisite: CS 272 expressions and their uses, filters and system administration and security. CS 372 Building Computer Games Prerequisites: CS 241 and CS 341 3 CR In this class we explore how logic and CS 349 Operating Systems creativity work together in the well designed 3 CR computer game. Topics include: genres Examines resource management, including of games; character development and memory allocation and management, virtual gameplay; new and developing gaming memory, process scheduling, protection, concepts; creation and use of gaming deadlock and concurrency, case studies and engines; the role of sound and music; multiprocessing. teaching a game to think. Prerequisite: CS 341 Prerequisite: CS 371

CS 367 Managing, Securing and Designing Modern Networks 3 CR Focuses on wireless and mobile networks, multimedia networking, network management infrastructure, configuration management, network security, cryptography, authentication, access controls, network design (OpNet), designing network performance. Prerequisite: CS 339

CS 368 Hands-on Network Security 3 CR Focuses on networking security topics, firewalls (using Linux), packet filters, NAT and PAT, public key infrastructure (using Microsoft Certification Server), encryption algorithms, decrypting passwords, dictionary decryption, brute force decryption, certificate servers, vulnerability assessment, identifying security holes, forensics, Layer 5 vulnerabilities, packet monitoring. Prerequisite: CS 367

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE courses and 6 credits of required supporting courses. The Criminal Justice program provides students with a comprehensive REQUIRED COURSES understanding of the criminal justice system, which consists of public and private police, CJ 101 introduction to Criminal courts and corrections. Justice CJ 120 Crime and Criminal Behavior The course of study enables the graduate CJ 205 introduction to Criminal Law to pursue a career in law enforcement, and Procedure correctional security and counseling, probation, parole, court administration, CJ 270 issues and Problems in personnel management in various criminal Criminal Justice justice agencies or private security. The CJ 381 Research Methods in Criminal program also prepares students to enter law Justice school or graduate school in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides an excellent Choose 2 of the following: opportunity for criminal justice personnel CJ 200 Constitutional Law and community and junior college graduates, to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Criminal CJ 220 introduction to Corrections Justice. Applicants who have completed the CJ 251 Criminal Courts and Discretion municipal, state or FBI training may apply for advanced standing. ELECTIVE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

15 credits of Criminal Justice electives are required for the major. Elective course Faculty selections are made in consultation with an advisor. TANYA M. GRANT, PH.D. Assistant Professor Corrections Courses CJ 213 Probation and Parole PEARL JACOBS, PH.D. Associate Professor CJ 216 Juvenile Justice CJ 220 introduction to Corrections STEPHANE KIRVEN, J.D. CJ 223 interviewing and Counseling Assistant Professor CJ 390 internship

JAMES E. MCCABE, PH.D. Law Enforcement Courses Associate Professor, Chair CJ 230 introduction to Law Enforcement PATRICK MORRIS, PH.D. Assistant Professor CJ 231 Criminal Investigation CJ 232 Police-Community Relations ANTHONY J. PAPA, J.D. CJ 235 Law of Evidence Lecturer CJ 239 Police Administration and Supervision CJ 390 internship Major in Criminal Justice The major in Criminal Justice requires the Legal Studies Courses completion of 36 credits of Criminal Justice CJ 200 Constitutional Law

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CJ 201 Criminal Law CJ 200 Constitutional Law CJ 209 American Legal System 3 CR CJ 211 Women and the Law Focuses on the development of the CJ 235 Law of Evidence Constitution through interpretations of the CJ 243 Private Security Law U.S. Supreme Court. A study of civil rights and civil liberties. CJ 255 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners Prerequisite: CJ 101

Security Courses CJ 201 Criminal Law CJ 240 introduction to Security 3 CR CJ 247 Security Administration Substantive aspects of criminal law with CJ 248 introduction to Fraud emphasis on statutory criminal law. Examines Examination the purpose and goals of criminal law and the historical development of its basic CJ 390 internship concepts. Prerequisite: CJ 101

Minor in Criminal Justice CJ 205 Introduction to Criminal Law & The minor in Criminal Justice requires the Procedure completion of the following 18 credits 3 CR Reviews the fundamentals of criminal law REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MINOR and criminal procedure. Topics include CJ 101 introduction to Criminal specific criminal law distinctions between Justice grades of offenses, criminal responsibility, CJ 120 Crime and Criminal Behavior search and seizure, use of force, search warrants and self-incrimination. Elec. Four Criminal Justice electives

CJ 209 American Legal System 3 CR Course Descriptions Covers the basic structure and principles of the American legal system. The differences CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice between federal and state courts, the civil 3 CR and criminal judicial processes, the juvenile Provides an overview of the criminal justice court process and an understanding of the system and its processes. constitutional rights applicable to these areas. CJ 120 Crime and Criminal Behavior 3 CR CJ 211 Women and the Law This course uses an interdisciplinary 3 CR perspective to examine the causes, Traces the development of sex discrimination measurement, patterns and the effects of as a legal and social phenomenon. The law is socioeconomic status on crime and criminal covered in terms of its historical perspective. behavior. Prerequisite: CJ 101

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CJ 213 Probation and Parole CJ 230 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 CR 3 CR Teaches the application of probation, pardon A study of investigative techniques, sources and parole methods for both juveniles and of information and an analysis of the adults. Analyzes the most effective methods relationships of investigative units with other and techniques as they apply to these law enforcement units and agencies. services. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 231 Criminal Investigation CJ 216 Juvenile Justice 3 CR 3 CR An examination of the investigative Includes an in-depth examination of the techniques used by law enforcement juvenile justice system, its history and its agencies to control and detect crimes. practices. The course also examines the Prequisite: CJ 101 nature and causes of juvenile delinquency, sociological factors that influence such CJ 232 Police–Community Relations behavior, typologies of juvenile offenders and current trends in the control of such 3 CR behavior. Examines various human relations issues that Prerequisite: CJ 101 affect policing and police management. Also explores programs established by the police in community relations and community CJ 220 Introduction to Corrections involvement in police policies. 3 CR Prerequisite: CJ 101 A general overview of the corrections system including the historical development CJ 235 Law of Evidence of control of human behavior in society. Analysis of the major issues confronting 3 CR corrections. An explanation and analysis of the rules Prerequisite: CJ 101 of evidence. Examines court decisions concerning the rights of citizens and the rules for giving testimony and the protecting CJ 223 Interviewing and Counseling and safeguarding of evidence. 3 CR Prerequisite: CJ 101 Practice-oriented course designed to provide the basic techniques of counseling and CJ 239 Police Administration and interviewing. Supervision Prerequisite: CJ 101 3 CR Examines management principles as they CJ 224 Women and the Criminal Justice apply to police organizations. This course System includes discussion on the organization 3 CR and management of police personnel at all Explores the changing roles of women in the levels of operation, leadership styles, policy criminal justice system. The course focuses formation and the internal control of the on women offenders, women victims and organization. women criminal justice professionals. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101

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CJ 240 Introduction to Security the methods of preventing, detecting and 3 CR deterring fraud in organizations as well as preserving the chain of custody for the Discusses the historical, theoretical and legal court and compiling evidence for court bases of security, including the purpose proceedings. of security in modern society, ethics and security, standards and goals for the security Prerequisite: CJ 101 industry. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 250 Crisis Intervention for Public Safety Personnel

CJ 242 White-Collar Crime 3 CR 3 CR Examines the concepts and techniques used by criminal justice practitioners in handling Examines the parameters and magnitude of crisis situations. Deals with limited, on-site white-collar crime and the literature that has crisis intervention provided by those first to been proffered as explanation for it. respond. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101

Private Security Law CJ 243 CJ 251 Criminal Courts and Discretion 3 CR 3 CR Examines the relationship between the law Examines the criminal courts as the fulcrum and private security operations and criminal of the criminal justice system. Emphasis on law principles of particular concern to the actual mechanics of the system and the security personnel. decision making of its functionaries. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101

Organized Crime CJ 246 CJ 252 Comparative Criminal Justice 3 CR Systems Explores how organized crime is structured 3 CR and how it can be controlled. The impact Examines how culture, history and economics of organized crime on major crimes is also influence legal systems and the treatment of assessed. offenders in various countries. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101

Security Administration CJ 247 CJ 253 Criminal Justice Ethics 3 CR 3 CR Presents an overview of security operations Examines the fundamentals of ethical theory, in both the public and private sectors. This controversies and rules of moral judgment as course includes an examination of loss they relate to criminal justice practitioners. prevention strategies and safety and fire prevention programs. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 255 Constitutional Rights of Prisoners CJ 248 Introduction to Fraud Examination 3 CR 3 CR Examines the constitutional rights of prisoners focusing on recent Supreme Court Examines the legal elements of fraud and rulings. The Eighth Amendment and its fraud investigation. This course also explores

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application to prisoners and prison officials create and change policy in the criminal are analyzed and discussed through court justice system. cases and current events. Prerequisites: CJ 101, MA 131, CS 100 Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 304 Catholic Intellectual Tradition and CJ 256 Criminalistics the Criminal Justice System 3 CR 3 CR An introduction to forensic science, this Exploration of the Catholic Intellectual course examines the application of forensic Tradition. Catholic social teaching and the science to criminal investigations as well intersection of contemporary issues and as the techniques of the crime lab through policies of the criminal justice system are actual and case histories. examined. Prerequisite: CJ 101 Prerequisites: CJ 101, CJ 120, CJ 201

CJ 257 Serial Killers and Profilers CJ 390 Internship 3 CR 3–6 CR An introductory study of the topic of serial Supervised placement in a criminal justice killers and criminal profiling. Analyzes both agency. the individual and collective sociological, Prerequisite: Permission of department psychological and emotional aspects of serial chairperson killers in an effort to determine why they kill. Prerequisite: CJ 101

CJ 270 Issues and Problems in Criminal Justice 3 CR Description and analysis of crucial issues and problems relating to selected structure and processes in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CJ 101

CJ 299 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and prerequisites. Prerequisite: CJ 101

CJ 381 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 CR Examines the methods of research and the types of data used to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and to

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ENGLISH MARIE A. HULME, M.A.T, M.A. Instructor The major in English is concerned with the attempt to communicate, both orally and MICHELLE C. LORIS, PH.D., PSY.D. in writing. A variety of courses in literature, Professor writing and speech is offered to develop skills for reading analytically, writing clearly and effectively and expressing thoughts RICHARD MAGEE, PH.D. Associate Professor cogently, while providing a foundation experience in a broad spectrum of literature. ROBIN L. MCALLISTER, PH.D. Selections from the wide range of courses Associate Professor within the major and its two concentrations, along with related studies in other areas, JOSEPH L. NAGY, M.A. will prepare the English major for graduate Instructor school, for the professions (teaching, law, medicine) and for business and industry ROBERTA L. STAPLES, PH.D. (advertising, company writing, editing, Professor personnel relations, press relations, sales). SANDRA YOUNG, PH.D. Non-majors are welcome in most upper-level Associate Professor English classes provided seats are available. If there is any question about permission to JONAS ZDANYS, PH.D. enroll in a course, contact the Chair of the Professor English Department.

Major in English Faculty The major in English requires the completion of 39 credits and is organized to include the ANITA AUGUST, PH.D. major core of 33 credits, plus 6 credits taken Assistant Professor in one of the two areas of concentration: Literature or Writing. PAMELA BUCK, PH.D. Assistant Professor REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL ENGLISH CONCENTRATIONS JEFFREY P. CAIN, PH.D. Associate Professor, Chair The English major consists of core classes taken in eight areas with additional courses taken in the student’s area of concentration. PATRICIA CONTI, M.S. Instructor The core areas are: Literature surveys (12 CR) CARA ERDHEIM, PH.D. Lecturer ENG 221/222 British Traditions I and II and ENG 231/232 American Voices I and II JENNIE-REBECCA FALCETTA, PH.D. Advanced Writing (3 CR) Assistant Professor Any writing course at the 200 or 300 level CAROL HAMPTON, M.S. British Literature (3 CR) Instructor See advisor.

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American Literature (3 CR) Department. See advisor. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR Shakespeare (3 CR) LITERATURE CONCENTRATION ENG 321 In addition to the English major core classes, students with a concentration in Literature Literary Theory (3 CR) must take the following: ENG 361 British Literature (3 CR) Multicultural/Diversity (3 CR) See advisor. See advisor. American Literature (3 CR) Capstone (3 CR) See advisor. See advisor. Students with a literature concentration should also choose a capstone course in POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE literature (in consultation with their advisor). ENGLISH MAJOR SURVEY COURSES

The four English survey courses—ENG 221, ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR 222, 231, 232—are foundational to the English WRITING CONCENTRATION major and must be taken by every English major, irrespective of concentration, usually In addition to the English major core classes, in his or her sophomore year. The courses students with a concentration in Writing are normally taken in sequence over two must take the following: semesters. Until they have been taken, no Advanced Writing (6 CR) upper-level literature course may be taken without the permission of the Department Any writing courses at the 200 or 300 level Chair. Nor can upper-level literature courses be taken simultaneously with any one of the Students with a writing concentration should survey courses without the permission of the also choose a capstone course in writing (in Department Chair. Students declaring the consultation with their advisor). major later than their sophomore year and transfer students should consult with their STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN advisors and, if necessary, the Department TEACHING Chair about their course sequences. Students interested in pursuing a career in education will select one of the two Like all major courses, the four surveys must concentrations and will take one of the be passed with a grade of “C” or higher to following: count toward satisfying major requirements. These courses cannot be repeated. Students Elementary Education are given only one chance to pass them. (A ENG 387 Children’s Literature student withdrawing within the first two Secondary Education weeks would not be deemed to have “taken” the course and consequently could sign up ENG 360 History and Structure of the to take it at a later time.) English Language

After passing all four of the surveys, students SUPPORTING COURSES FOR THE ENGLISH will be eligible to enroll in any English course. MAJOR An English major failing to receive at least All English majors must complete one year a grade of “C” in any of the survey courses (two consecutive semesters) of a Modern should consult with the Chair of the English

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Foreign Language with a grade of C or western and non-western, including Catholic better. and from different time periods – classical to contemporary, with an aim toward understanding and appreciating how these very different works give us insight in the Minor in English four core questions. (1) What does it mean The minor in English requires the completion to be human? (2) What does it mean to of 18 credits. live a life of meaning and purpose and is it possible to do so? (3) What does it mean REQUIRED COURSES FOR ENGLISH MINOR to understand and appreciate the natural Two courses in British literature (see advisor) world? (4) What does it mean to forge a and two courses in American literature (see more just society for the common good? advisor); one in advanced writing (writing courses at the 200 or 300 level); one ENG 110 Academic Writing diversity/multicultural course (see advisor). 3 CR This course introduces students to the rhetorical strategies and techniques Associate in Arts General Studies necessary for clear and effective college- level writing. Students study and practice EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) academic discourse, including research techniques. The course emphasizes essay One British literature course, one American organization and development, analysis, literature course and three English electives. argument, documentation and critical ENG 221, ENG 222, ENG 231, ENG 232 will not evaluation of academic writing. Students fulfill the AA requirements. must pass this course with a grade of C or better.

Course Descriptions ENG 111 Effective Speaking 3 CR ENCC 102 Literary Expressions of The Explores and analyzes the speaking Human Journey process through instruction and practice in 3 CR individual and group presentations and oral ENCC 102 is part of Sacred Heart University’s interpretation of literature. Laptop required. common core sequence The Human Journey. Does not count toward satisfying English Each course in the Common Core addresses minor. Students must pass this course with a four fundamental questions of human grade of C or better. meaning and value that serve as the unifying frame for all the courses in The Common ENG 211 News Writing and Reporting Core. In ENCC 102 students will read and 3 CR examine significant works of literature. We An introduction to basic news writing and read serious literature because it presents journalistic reporting principles. Concepts us with images of, dramatizes for us or of journalism provide a format for analysis tells us stories about ourselves, our human of the news media and responsibilities of experience throughout time and the way a journalist in today’s society. Workshop we live. This course engages students in sessions utilize the concepts in practical conversations about these literary stories, work. images and dramatizations. Students will critically and analytically read and examine Prerequisites: ENG 110, CM 101. works of literature from different cultures –

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ENG 221 The British Tradition ENG 232 American Voices II 3 CR 3 CR This course studies British Literature from Success and failure, triumph and tragedy. its earlier stages in Anglo-Saxon literature From the Gilded Age to the America of giant (pieces such as “Caedmon’s Hymn” and corporations and global supremacy. Writings “Beowulf”), to the Middle Ages, to the of Twain, Dickinson, James, Hemingway, Elizabethan/Jacobean period, to the Morrison, Frost and Eliot are examined. mid- and later 17th Century including the Sophomore level, for English majors. Does Metaphysical Poets, Milton and Dryden not satisfy Area B 1 literature requirement. and concludes with the literature of the Prerequisite: ENG 231 18th Century. Sophomore level, for English majors only. Does not satisfy Humanities ENG 250 Journal Writing requirement in the core. 3 CR ENG 222 The British Tradition II A series of in-class private writing exercises 3 CR aimed at self-discovery and tapping resources of creative energy. Class trips serve From the Age of Reason to the Age of as the basis for descriptive journal writing Anxiety. Course highlights romantic writers exercises that stress description, narration, like Wordsworth and Keats, Victorians exposition and the editing process. like Dickens and Arnold, modernists like Joyce and Woolf. Sophomore level, for Prerequisite: ENG 110. English majors. Does not satisfy Humanities requirement in the core. ENG Studies in Self-Help Books 3 CR Prerequisite: ENG 221. In this course, students will analyze a self- help book of their choice through journal writing exercises outlined in their chosen ENG 226 Magazine Production text. Drawing on research in the field, 3 CR students will evaluate the effectiveness of Overview of the entire process of magazine their chosen text. publication. Topics include history, theory and status of contemporary publication, ENG 253 Introduction to Creative Writing concept research and development of new 3 CR magazines, writing and editing of articles, desktop publishing layout and design, Introduction to writing in three major forms marketing and advertising campaigns, of fiction: poetry, the short story and drama. new technologies and the future. Students Includes daily writing assignments with conceive and produce individual magazines. attention to the creative preferences of the individual student. Workshop atmosphere Prerequisite: CM 101 allows peer interaction and frequent student/ instructor consultation. ENG 231 American Voices Prerequisite: ENG 110. 3 CR From Plymouth Rock to Gettysburg, ENG 252 Developing a Writing Voice puritanism, federalism and American 3 CR Romanticism are examined. Bradford, Edwards, Franklin, Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne From the colloquial to the informal to and Whitman. Sophomore level, for English the formal, this course examines the majors. Does not satisfy Area B 1 literature development of writing voice and explores requirement. the stylistic and rhetorical choices writers

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make to communicate meaning and ENG 320 Studies in British Literature to 1603 knowledge. 3 CR Prerequisite: ENG 110. Major works of British poetry and prose, beginning with Old English and Beowulf ENG 299 Special Topics in Literature and expanding through the literature of 3 CR the Middle Ages with special emphasis on Chaucer and Elizabethan poets. Some drama, Designates new or occasional courses exclusive of Shakespeare, is included. that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Courses Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty 232 for English majors. member’s particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. ENG 321 Shakespeare Prerequisites established by the department 3 CR as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. Explores a wide variety of plays from a Consult the current course schedule for literary as well as a theatrical perspective, available topics and current prerequisites. with emphasis on Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist and the relationship of his plays to their historical and ENG 311 News Writing and Reporting II cultural context. 3 CR Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG This advanced workshop simulates a 232 for English majors newspaper magazine publishing atmosphere. Students are assigned roles as writers or ENG 322 Studies in Seventeenth- Century editors for individual sections to create British Literature a student news magazine as part of the newspaper staff. 3 CR Prerequisite: ENG/CM 211. Examines the works of Jonson, Donne, Herbert, Marvell, some of the lesser-known Metaphysical and Cavalier poets and Milton. ENG 312 Freelance Writing: Writing for Prose writings of Browne, Burton and Bunyan Magazines are also studied. 3 CR Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG This course requires students to write, 232 for English majors revise and submit feature and news articles for publication. Designed to provide basic ENG 323 Studies in Restoration and audience and journalistic theory, this course Eighteenth-Century British Literature allows students to research magazine focus and audience as well as submit articles to 3 CR professional magazines. Dryden, Pope, Swift and Johnson are read, Prerequisite: ENG 110, CM 211. as well as Restoration dramatists (Congreve, Etherege, Wycherely) and early novelists (Defoe, Richardson, Fielding). ENG 313 News Editing Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 3 CR 232 for English majors In this class students will learn professional newspaper and magazine editing techniques using the Associated Press Stylebook. Working as a team, students will serve as editors for various campus publications.

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ENG 324 Studies in the Romantic Period in ENG 328–329: Studies in British Literature: British Literature Special Topics 3 CR 3 CR Emphasis on the literature written during Course description varies each time the and immediately after the French Revolution course is offered. and England’s ensuing war with . Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG The relationship between the individual and 232 for English majors political, social and intellectual environments is studied. Blake, Wordsworth, Shelley and ENG 330 Colonial and Federal American Keats are read. Literature Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 3 CR 232 for English majors Focuses on Colonial American Writing: 1620–1800. Bradford, Edwards, Taylor and ENG 325 Studies in the Victorian Period in Franklin are studied. British Literature 3 CR Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 232 for English majors Explores the literature of Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Dickens, Eliot, Newman, ENG 331 Literature of the American Ruskin, Pater, Swinburne and others. Focuses Renaissance on major writers of the period (1830–1901) beginning with the poetry and concluding 3 CR with studies in the Victorian novel. A study of transcendentalists, Hawthorne, Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 322 and ENG Melville, Poe. 232 for English majors Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 232 for English majors ENG 326 Magazine Production II 3 CR ENG 332 Studies in Dickinson to Eliot Overview of the entire process of magazine 3 CR publication. Topics include history, theory Reveals much about America’s “Gilded Age” and status of contemporary publication, and America’s emergence into the modern concept research and development of new world with its writers of the wasteland, the magazines, writing and editing of articles, “lost generation.” desktop publishing layout and design, Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG marketing and advertising campaigns, 232 for English majors new technologies and the future. Students conceive and produce individual magazines. ENG 334 Studies in Faulkner to the Present Prerequisite: ENG 226 3 CR

ENG 327 Studies in Twentieth- Century Modern American literature in content British Literature and technique reflects 20th-century preoccupation with loss of faith, the rise of 3 CR individual consciousness and the dilemma Addresses modernism as it is shaped and of radical alienation in an increasingly constructed in the classic texts of Conrad, fragmented society. Woolf, Yeats, Joyce, Lawrence and others. Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 232 for English majors 232 for English majors

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ENG 338-339: Studies in American format and the marketplace. Literature: Special Topics Prerequisite: ENG 110 and CM 101 3 CR Course description varies each time the ENG 350 Advanced Composition course is offered. 3 CR Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG Explores writing strategies beyond the 232 for English majors introductory level. Stresses refining style, finding a voice, determining an audience ENG 340 Studies in Early American Black and discovering the rhetorical strategies Literature appropriate for particular genres. This course 3 CR is a workshop; students write and revise in class. African-American literature from 1790 to 1900, including the slave narratives, the Prerequisite: ENG 110 mockingbird school and folk poetry. Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG ENG 354 Studies in Writing: Nature Writing 232 for English majors 3 CR This course explores the connections ENG 341 Studies in Black Writers in America between our natural environment and 3 CR the diverse ways we communicate our ideas, perceptions and feelings about that A consideration of Black writers from Dunbar environment. Writers work to discover a and Chesnutt to the present. Study of Harlem rhetorical stance and voice that effectively Renaissance writers, including Wright, evokes the natural world in prose. Ellison, Hayden, Brooks, Tolson, Baldwin, Baraka and the Black arts movement. Prerequisite: ENG 110 Emphasis on the relation of the works to traditional images of Blacks in America and ENG 358-359 Studies In Writing: Special to themes found in American literature as a Topics whole. 3 CR Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG Course description varies each time the 232 for English majors course is offered. Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG ENG 344 Studies in World Literature 232 for English majors 3 CR Explores works both inside and outside the ENG 360 History and Structure of the Western canon. English Language Prerequisites: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 3 CR 232 for English majors A survey of the major changes in structure, vocabulary and uses of the language from ENG 351 Screenwriting the earliest times to the present. Explores 3 CR important findings of modern linguistic scholarship. Required for secondary An introduction to writing for fiction and education. nonfiction film and television. Topics include basic dramatic theory, narrative structure, Prerequisite: ENG 110 characterization, dialogue, adaptation and the unique demands of the audio/visual media, as well as pragmatic matters of

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ENG 361 Literary Theory Chair. 3 CR An overview of the history and major ENG 387 Children’s Literature concepts of critical theory from Nietzsche 3 CR through Marx, Freud, Lacan, Barthes, A survey of children’s literature, including an Foucault, Kristeva, Cixous, Derrida, Gates introduction to the mythology and folklore of and others. Important schools of thought the world. Attention given to techniques of include the New Criticism, Semiotics, motivating children to enjoy stories. Required Phenomenology, Structuralism, Neo-Marxism, for all elementary education students and for Deconstruction, Gender Studies, African- English majors concentrating in elementary American Criticism and Post-Colonialism. education. Will not satisfy area B-1 Literature Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair requirement. for non-majors. Prerequisite: ENCC 102 or ENG 222 and ENG 232 for English majors ENG 362 Rhetoric and Composition Pedagogy ENG 390-398 Capstone 3 CR 3 CR This course is designed for students who English majors only (see advisor) will be teaching writing in a secondary educational environment. The course demonstrates how research, scholarship and theory can inform the teaching of writing. Prerequisite: ENG 110

ENG 363-69 Studies in Criticism or Theory: Special Topics 3 CR Course description changes each time course is offered. Prerequisite: permission of the Department Chair for non-majors.

ENG 380 Independent Study 1–3 CR Work on a special topic to be arranged with an instructor who will direct this work. Permission of the department chairperson is granted to qualified English majors on the basis of a written prospectus. By special arrangement.

ENG 382-385 Seminars on Single Authors 3 CR Studies the works and criticism of a single author. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department

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EUROPEAN STUDIES Reform in Central Europe EC 325 European Economic JOHN RONEY, PH.D. Community Program Director EC 342 European Economic Development ENG 299 The Roots of Irish Literature: European Studies Minor Myths, Sagas and Folktales ENG 299 Modern Irish Literature The multidisciplinary European Studies ENG 316 Studies in Twentieth-Century minor allows students to concentrate on a British Literature broad study of Europe in all its dimensions: history, politics and government, business, FR 280 French Civilization and Culture economics, language and literature. The FR 353–359 Topics in French/Francophone focus of this minor will be on modern and Film contemporary Europe. FR 363–369 Topics in French/Francophone Culture The minor will require 18 credit hours, with at least 3 credits taken in each of the four FR 373–379 Topics in French/Francophone areas listed below: Politics and Government Literature Economics or International Business History HI 218 Modern France Language or Literature HI 255 Celtic and Irish History In addition, students who minor in European HI 257 History and Memory in Studies must demonstrate competency in a Modern Ireland European language at the intermediate level. HI 314 French Revolution and Napoleon COURSEWORK IT 280 italian Civilization and Culture The following courses have been IT 353–359 Topics in Italian Film preapproved. New electives must be IT 363–369 Topics in Italian Culture approved by the director of the European IT 373–379 Topics in Italian Literature Studies program and the chair of the Department of History. Approval will be PO 300 Foundations of Political based on the centrality of the course topic Thought with respect to the study of Europe. PO 291 Ethics and International Politics The courses listed below qualify for the PO 309 British Politics above requirements: PO 310 irish Politics AN 204 introduction to Irish Archeology PO 313 The Politics of European Integration AN 299 The Ethnography of Ireland PO 318 Contemporary European AN 299 Life Histories and Culture Politics Change in Dingle PO 341 international Law BU/IB 203 intercultural Management SP 280 Hispanic Civilization and BU/IB 278 Principles of International Culture: Business EC 322 international Economics EC 324 Economic Stabilization and

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND Major in Spanish CULTURES The Spanish Program is designed to foster students’ linguistic development and to The Department of Foreign Languages provide a broad knowledge of Spanish, and Cultures is oriented toward developing Latin American and US Latino cultures. students’ linguistic abilities as well as Language courses emphasize communicative providing a broad knowledge of foreign competence, but all skill areas (reading, cultures and literatures. Communicative writing, listening and speaking) are competence and oral proficiency are stressed developed. Technology and multimedia in language classes, but all skill areas tools (DVDs, CDs, Internet sources ) enhance (reading, writing, listening and speaking) language learning. The program also offers are developed. Multimedia tools (DVDs, courses in literature, culture and civilization, CDs, Internet sources) are integral to the film, special topics, phonetics and Spanish methodology. The program also provides for the professions. Students are trained to offerings in literature (including comparative think critically about language and culture. literature and literature in translation), culture Courses incorporate textual and linguistic and civilization, linguistics, history and film. analysis, as well as the examination of the Students are trained to think critically about social, cultural and historical context of the foreign languages and cultures. Courses given country or countries. Study abroad incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as opportunities are available. For further well as the examination of the social, cultural information on the program or on placement and historical context of the given country or into Spanish courses, please contact countries. Professor Mark Mascia, Coordinator of the Spanish Program. Study abroad is encouraged. Sacred Heart University has its own study abroad The major in Spanish requires the completion programs in Spain, , Ireland, Luxembourg of 34 credits. and . The University is also affiliated with institutions that offer study abroad REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR opportunities throughout the world, including locations in France, Canada and Latin America. SP 201* Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar I Students can pursue a major in Spanish as SP 202 Advanced Spanish well as minors in French, Italian and Spanish. Composition and Grammar II Courses are also offered in Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Japanese and Latin. SP 397 Spanish Major Portfolio Electives Three courses in Spanish literature: one in Peninsular Faculty literature, one in Latin American literature and one in either CLAIRE MARRONE, PH.D. Professor Three courses in culture, civilization and contemporary issues: one dealing with MARK MASCIA, PH.D. Associate Professor, Chair Spain, one dealing with Latin America and one with either PILAR MUNDAY, PH.D. Three Spanish electives Associate Professor beyond the 200 level

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*For students placed into courses above Associate in Arts General Studies this level, the required 34 credits will be completed through more advanced EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (18 CREDITS) coursework. SP 151* intermediate Spanish I SP 152* intermediate Spanish II Minor in Spanish SP 201* Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar I The minor in Spanish requires the completion SP 202* Advanced Spanish of 18 credits. Composition and Grammar II and/or SP 211* Conversation I REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR SP 212* Conversation II and/or Spanish SP 151* intermediate Spanish I electives SP 152* intermediate Spanish II *For students placed into courses above this SP 201* Advanced Spanish level, the required credits will be completed Composition and Grammar I through more advanced coursework. SP 202* Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar II

The balance of credits may be chosen from Minor in French advanced-level courses. The French Program is designed to foster students’ linguistic development and to *For students placed into courses above provide a broad knowledge of French and this level, the required 18 credits will Francophone cultures. Language courses be completed through more advanced emphasize communicative competence, coursework. but all skill areas (reading, writing, listening Spanish majors seeking to pursue a 5th-Year and speaking) are developed. Technology Masters in Education must demonstrate oral and multimedia tools (DVDs, CDs, Internet and written proficiency in Spanish by their sources ) enhance language learning. The undergraduate senior year. The Department program also offers courses in literature, requires that these students take the culture and civilization, film and comparative ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching topics. Students are trained to think critically of Foreign Languages) Oral Proficiency about language and culture. Courses Interview and the Writing Proficiency Test incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as at the end of their junior year. If the student well as the examination of the social, cultural does not achieve a level of intermediate and historical context of the given country high in both tests, as required by the State or countries. Study abroad opportunities of Connecticut, he/she must meet with an are available. For further information on advisor and to discuss the possibility of the program or on placement into French studying abroad. Students in this situation courses, please contact Professor Claire may retake the exam during their senior year. Marrone, Coordinator of the French Program. Both exams can be taken at Sacred Heart For students who begin college study at the University with one of the Spanish professors beginning (FR 101-102) or intermediate (FR acting as proctor. For more information on 151–152) levels, the French minor requires these tests, check the ACTFL testing website the completion of 18 credits. Students begin at www.languagelearning.com. accumulating credits toward the minor at the intermediate level. For students who begin college study at the advanced (FR

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201–202) level or above, the minor requires topics. Students are trained to think critically the completion of 12 credits. about language and culture. Courses incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR well as the examination of the social, cultural and historical context of the given country or countries. Study abroad opportunities FR 151* intermediate French I are available. For further information on the FR 152* intermediate French II program or on placement into Italian courses, FR 201* Advanced French I please contact Professor Claire Marrone, Coordinator of the Italian Program. FR 202* Advanced French II For students who begin college study at The balance of credits may be chosen from the beginning (IT 101-102) or intermediate advanced-level French courses. (IT 151–152) levels, the Italian minor requires the completion of 18 credits. Students begin *For students placed into courses above this accumulating credits toward the minor at the level, the required credits will be completed intermediate level. For students who begin through more advanced coursework. college study at the advanced (IT 201–202) level or above, the minor requires the completion of 12 credits. Associate in Arts General Studies REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR Emphasis Requirements [18 credits at the IT 151* intermediate Italian I intermediate level (FR 151-152) and above] IT 152* intermediate Italian II FR 151* intermediate French I IT 201* Advanced Italian I FR 152* intermediate French II IT 202* Advanced Italian II FR 201* Advanced French I FR 202* Advanced French II The balance of credits may be chosen from Electives Six credits of upper-level advanced-level Italian courses. French electives *For students placed into courses above this *For students placed into courses above this level, the required credits will be completed level, the required credits will be completed through more advanced coursework. through more advanced coursework.

Associate in Arts General Studies Minor in Italian EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS [18 CREDITS The Italian Program is designed to foster AT THE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (IT 151–152]) students’ linguistic development and to AND ABOVE] provide a broad knowledge of Italian culture IT 151* intermediate Italian I and that of the diaspora. Language courses IT 152* intermediate Italian II emphasize communicative competence, but all skill areas (reading, writing, listening IT 201* Advanced Italian I and speaking) are developed. Technology IT 202* Advanced Italian II and multimedia tools (DVDs, CDs, Internet Electives 6 credits of upper-level Italian sources) enhance language learning. The electives. program also offers courses in literature, culture and civilization, film and comparative *For students placed into courses above this

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level, the required credits will be completed competence and oral proficiency. Review through more advanced coursework. and intensified study of grammar. Readings, vocabulary building, composition, listening comprehension and conversation. French and Francophone cultures integral to course. Arabic Course Descriptions Multimedia tools (CDs, Internet sources) enhance course. AB 101–102 - Beginning Arabic I, II Prerequisite: FR 102 for FR151; FR 151 for 3 CR each FR152; or placement Intended to give students a foundation in standard Arabic. Students learn to produce FR 201–202 - Advanced French I, II Arabic sounds and write its letters. They are 3 CR each taught basic vocabulary, common phrases and greetings to communicate in various Designed to fortify proficiency in the various settings. The Arabic world and its differing skill areas (reading, writing, listening and cultures and dialects are examined. speaking) and cultural awareness. Prepares students for upper-division literature and culture classes. Includes complex grammar review and extensive writing in various Chinese Course Descriptions styles and genres; cultural and literary readings; oral expression. Audiovisual and/ CN 101-102 - Beginning Chinese I, II or technological materials incorporated into 3 CR each class. Intended for beginning-level students. Prerequisite: FR 152 for FR 201 or placement; Emphasizes the fundamentals of Chinese. FR 201 for FR 202 or placement Includes basic grammar, development of comprehension and expression. Introduction †FR 203 - Advanced Conversation and to Chinese characters. Incorporates Contemporary Issues appreciation of Chinese culture. 3 CR Development of advanced proficiency and communicative competence French Course Descriptions through discussion of current events and contemporary issues. Varied readings † Elective Core Course (newspapers, magazines, technological sources) and activities (debates, skits). †FR 101-102 - Beginning French I, II Prerequisites: FR 152 or placement 3 CR each Intended for beginning-level students. †FR 251 - Early French Writers Emphasis on building communicative 3 CR competence and oral proficiency. All four skill areas covered, including reading, writing, A survey of representative literary texts from listening and speaking. An appreciation of the Middle Ages through the 17th century. French and Francophone cultures integral Discussion of historical and cultural context. to course. Multimedia tools (videos, CDs, Several literary genres (novel, poetry, drama, Internet sources) enhance course. etc.) treated. Critical techniques introduced. Taught in French. †FR 151–152 - Intermediate French I, II Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or 3 CR each placement Continued emphasis on communicative

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†FR 252 - French and Francophone Writers FR 283 - Franco–Italian Connections Then and Now 3–4 CR 3 CR Content varies. Comparative course focusing A survey of representative literary texts from on historical and cultural connections and the 18th century to the present. Discussion of contrasts between France and Italy. May treat historical and cultural context. Both canonical particular period (war years, contemporary and lesser-known works in several literary times). Can include literature, film, music genres (novel, poetry, drama, autobiography, and the visual arts. Taught in English with etc.) treated. Critical techniques introduced. language-specific assignments for foreign Taught in French. language students. Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or placement placement

FR 280 - French Civilization and Culture FR 315 - Paris 3 CR 3 CR Promotes understanding of the history and Focuses on culture of Paris through art, culture of the French with emphasis on arts, history, literature, music, film and popular politics, language, thought and lifestyle. culture. May treat particular period (Paris Readings, films, the visual arts and music during the Revolution, contemporary Paris). are incorporated. Audiovisual and / or May include issues such as Paris as cultural technological materials incorporated into center, expatriates in Paris and the future of class. Taught in French. the city. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 201 and FR 202 or Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or placement placement

FR 281 - Francophone Civilization and FR 316 - Quebec Culture 3 CR 3 CR Focuses on Quebec region in its historical Content varies. Promotes understanding of and cultural contexts. Includes issues such Francophone peoples through their as national identity, language and the histories, cultures, politics, religious beliefs relationship to France. Taught in French. and lifestyles. Readings, films, the visual Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or arts and music are incorporated. Taught in placement French. Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or FR 353–359 - Topics in French/ placement Francophone Film 3–4 CR FR 282 - Business French Content varies. Study of particular film 3–4 CR directors, movements (Poetic Realism, New Focuses on commercial French style and Wave), periods and genres. cultural aspects of business life in France Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or and the Francophone world. Emphasis on placement commercial vocabulary and idioms most used in business situations. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FR 152 or placement

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FR 363–369 - Topics in French/ FR 399 - Independent Study Francophone Culture 1–3 CR 3–4 CR Work on special topic to be arranged with Content varies. Study of particular periods instructor who directs work. Permission (French Revolution), locations, movements of the department chairperson is granted and representative individuals (politicians, to qualified students in French on basis of artists). written prospectus. Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or By special arrangement placement

FR 371 - Literary Travelers, Exiles and Gaelic Course Descriptions Expatriates

3–4 CR GL 107-108 Beginning Irish I, II Treats literary representations of travel, 3 CR exile and expatriation. Emphasis on works in a variety of genres including novel, This course sequence will introduce students autobiography and letters. Issues include to the Irish Language with an emphasis on life abroad and life in exile, bicultural and developing speaking, listening, reading, multicultural identity, displacement and and writing skills at a basic level. Students subjectivity, bilingualism and confrontations will gain exposure to a broad range of Irish with foreign cultures. May treat specific vocabulary, grammar patterns and major period. tenses. Finally, through this introduction to Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or the Irish language students will be exposed placement to Irish culture and history.

FR 372 - Women Writers 3–4 CR Haitian Creole Course Descriptions Treats literary works by French and Francophone women in a variety of genres HC 101-102 Beginning Haitian Creole including novel, autobiography, drama, 3 CR poetry and letters. Discussion of feminist This course sequence will introduce students literary criticism and theory. May treat to the Haitian Creole language. The overall specific period. objective is to help develop student Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 201 or proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and placement listening skills in Haitian Creole. The courses will be thematically focused for students FR 373–379 - Topics in French/ Francophone interested in working in development Literature projects and in post-earthquake disaster relief. Also, it may have a service learning 3–4 CR component. In addition to the instruction Content varies. Study of particular authors, of Haitian Creole, students will become movements (surrealism), periods and genres acquainted with Haitian history, culture and (novel, drama). society. Prerequisites: FR 201 and FR 202 or placement

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Italian Course Descriptions †IT 201–202 - Advanced Italian I, II † Elective Core Course 3 CR each Designed to fortify proficiency in the various †IT 101-102 - Beginning Italian I, II skill areas (reading, writing, listening and 3 CR each speaking) and cultural awareness. Prepares students for upper-division literature and Intended for beginning-level students. culture classes. Includes complex grammar Emphasis on building communicative review and extensive writing in various competence and oral proficiency. All four skill styles and genres; cultural and literary areas are covered including reading, writing, readings; oral expression. Audiovisual and/ listening and speaking. An appreciation or technological materials incorporated into of Italian culture is integral to the course. class. Multimedia tools (videos, CDs, Internet sources) enhance course. Prerequisite: IT 152 or placement for IT 201; IT 201 or placement for IT 202 †IT 107–108 - Beginning Italian Language and Culture in Italy I & II †IT 203 - Advanced Conversation and Contemporary Issues 3-4 CR each 3 CR Beginning-level language courses taken in Italy. Students placed according to their level. Development of advanced proficiency Focus on oral and written expression. Study and communicative competence of Italian culture integral to the course. through discussion of current events and contemporary issues. Varied readings (newspapers, magazines, technological †IT 151–152 - Intermediate Italian I, II sources) and activities (debates, skits). 3 CR each Prerequisites: IT 152 or placement Continued emphasis on communicative competence and oral proficiency. Review †IT 251 - Early Italian Writers and intensified study of grammar. Readings, vocabulary building, composition, listening 3 CR comprehension and conversation. Italian A survey of representative literary texts from culture integral to course. Multimedia tools the Middle Ages through the 17th century. (videos, CDs, Internet sources) enhance Discussion of historical and cultural context. course. Several literary genres (novel, poetry, drama, Prerequisite: IT 102 for IT 151; IT 151 for IT 152; etc.) treated. Critical techniques introduced. or placement Taught in Italian. Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement †IT 157–158 - Intermediate Italian Language and Culture in Italy I & II †IT 252 - Italian Writers Then and Now 3 CR each 3 CR Intermediate-level language courses taken in A survey of representative literary texts from Italy. Students placed according to their level. the 18th century to the present. Discussion of Continued development of oral and written historical and cultural context. Both canonical expression. Study of Italian culture integral to and lesser-known works in several literary the course. genres (novel, poetry, drama, autobiography, etc.). Critical techniques introduced. Taught in Italian. Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement

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IT 280 - Italian Civilization and Culture IT 371 - Literary Travelers, Exiles and 3 CR Expatriates Promotes understanding of the history 3–4 CR and culture of Italians with emphasis on Treats literary representations of travel, the arts, politics, language, thought and exile and expatriation. Emphasis on works lifestyle. Readings, films, the visual arts and in a variety of genres including novel, music are incorporated. Audiovisual and/ autobiography and letters. Issues include or technological materials incorporated into life abroad and life in exile, bicultural and class. Taught in Italian. multicultural identity, displacement and Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement subjectivity, bilingualism and confrontations with foreign cultures. May treat specific period. IT 283 - Franco–Italian Connections Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement 3–4 CR Content varies. Comparative course focusing IT 372 Women Writers on historical and cultural connections and contrasts between France and Italy. May treat 3–4 CR particular period (war years, contemporary Treats literary works by Italian women in a times). Can include literature, film, music variety of genres including novel, and the visual arts. Taught in English with autobiography, drama, poetry and letters. language-specific assignments for foreign Discussion of feminist literary criticism and language students. theory. May treat specific period. Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement

IT 290 - The Italian Short Story IT 373–379 Topics in Italian Literature 3 credits 3–4 CR Discussion of short story tradition in Italian Content varies. Study of particular authors, literature. Stories by canonical authors and movements, periods and genres (short story, writers new to literary scene. Focus on drama). literary technique and historical and cultural context of stories. Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement Prerequisite IT 201 and 202 or placement. IT 380 Dante and the Italian Literary Tradition IT 353–359 - Topics in Italian Film 3 CR 3–4 CR An advanced literature course focusing on Content varies. Study of particular film Dante Alighieri’s Commedia, in particular directors, movements (Neorealism), periods the Inferno. Also treats Dante’s influence and genres. on the Italian literary tradition through Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement contemporary times. Prerequisites: IT 201 and IT 202 or placement IT 363–369 - Topics in Italian Culture 3–4 CR IT 399 Independent Study Content varies. Study of particular periods 3 CR (Risorgimento), locations, movements Work on a special topic to be arranged with (Fascism) and representative individuals. instructor who directs this work. Permission Prerequisites: IT 201 and 202 or placement of the department chairperson is granted to qualified students in Italian on basis of

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written prospectus. Spanish Course Descriptions By special arrangement. † Elective Core Course

†SP 101-102 - Beginning Spanish I, II Japanese Course Descriptions 3 CR each † Elective Core Course For students with no previous Spanish education. Basic grammar patterns oral †JP 101–102 - Beginning Japanese I, II practice, reading and writing are studied. 3 CR each Placement by department Intended for beginning-level students. An introduction to modern Japanese †SP 103–104 - Advanced Beginning Spanish pronunciation, drills, grammar and I, II conversation practice with an introduction to 3 CR each the hiragana and katakana writing system. For students with some knowledge of Incorporates an appreciation of Japanese Spanish (one or two years of high school culture. and not native speakers). Courses review basic grammar patterns. Extensive practice †JP 151–152 - Intermediate Japanese I, II in listening, speaking, reading and writing in 3 CR each Spanish. Continued emphasis on communicative Placement by department competence and oral proficiency. Review and intensified study of structure, reading, †SP 109 – Spanish for Health Professionals vocabulary building, composition, 3 CR each listening comprehension and conversation. Incorporates an appreciation of Japanese This course will introduce students to the culture. Spanish language with an emphasis on developing speaking, listening, reading and Prerequisite: JP 102 for JP 151; JP 151 for JP writing skills at a basic level with vocabulary 152; or placement and content related to the medical field and other health professions. The course will provide the necessary language skills to Latin Course Descriptions deal with general examination, symptoms and prognosis and will also explore diverse Spanish-speaking cultures through a variety LT 101-102 - Beginning Latin, I, II of materials and their role in health idioms 3 CR each and phraseology. Intended for beginning-level students. Emphasizes fundamentals of Latin. †SP 151–152 - Intermediate Spanish I, II Includes basic grammar, development 3 CR each of comprehension and expression. Short readings and cultural background Review of and expanded study of Spanish incorporated into sequence. grammar to consolidate what has been acquired previously. Extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish enables students to function in a Spanish-speaking environment. Prerequisite: SP 102 or SP 104 or placement

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†SP 201–202 - Advanced Spanish †SP 241 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology Composition and Grammar I, II 3 CR 3 CR each A study of the sounds of the language. Focus on most challenging aspects of Recommended for all Spanish majors and grammar such as imperfect/preterite or the those who expect to teach Spanish. use of the subjunctive and writing controlled Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or compositions based on selections previously placement read and discussed. Prerequisite: SP 152 or placement †SP 251–252 - Spanish Literature I, II 3 CR each SP 203 - Spanish for the Professions Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to 3 CR the present. Oral and written reports are Designed for students in Nursing, Physical required. Therapy and Social Work. Emphasis is on Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or special topics related to those professions, placement focusing on communicating in Spanish. Service learning required. †SP 253–259 - Special Topics in the Prerequisites: SP 152 or placement Literature of Spain 3 CR each SP 207–208 - Spanish Language and Culture Course description varies each time the in Spain I, II course is offered. 3 CR each Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or Four weeks, intensive summer study placement abroad in Granada, Spain. Students are placed according to their level of language. †SP 261–262 - Masterpieces of Latin- The courses include extensive practice in American Literature I, II listening, speaking, reading and writing of Spanish and serve as an introduction to the 3 CR each culture, customs and history of Spain. Field Latin-American literature from the Colonial trips to Sevilla and Córdoba. period to the present. Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or †SP 211–212 - Conversation I, II placement 3 CR each Emphasis on intensive oral practice, short †SP 263–269 - Special Topics: Latin- speeches and group discussions. American Literature Prerequisite: SP 152 or placement 3 CR each Course description varies each time the †SP 215–216 - Spanish Readings and course is offered. Discussion I, II Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 3 CR each placement Designed to improve reading ability and self- expression through readings chosen from †SP 280 - Hispanic Civilization and Culture: Spanish authors, newspapers and magazines. Spain Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 3 CR placement History and culture of the Spanish people from their origins to the present day with

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emphasis on their arts, thought and lifestyle. †SP 353–359 - Advanced Topics in Spanish Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or Literature placement 3 CR each The study of literature from Spain. Course †SP 281 - Hispanic Civilization and Culture: description varies each time the course is Latin America offered. 3 CR Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or Emphasis on understanding the Spanish- placement American people through the different periods of their history and their reactions to †SP 363–369 - Advanced Topics in Latin- political, religious and economic problems. American Literature Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 3 CR each placement The study of literature from Latin America. Description varies each time the course is †SP 283 - The Hispanic Caribbean offered. 3 CR Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or A comprehensive study of the main historical placement and cultural development of the Caribbean world. SP 382 - The Cultures of Medieval Spain Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 3 CR placement A study of the three cultures and religious traditions comprising Medieval Spain, SP 299 - Special Topics in Spanish from the fall of the Roman Empire to 1492: 3 CR Christian, Moorish (Arab) and Jewish. Varied readings, as well as written assignments Designates new or occasional courses oral presentations and class discussions are that may or may not become part of the required. department’s permanent offerings. Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or placement placement

SP 385 - The Society of Golden Age Spain †SP 315–320 - Contemporary Issues 3 CR 3 CR each A comprehensive study of the society and Discussions based on current materials, culture of Golden Age Spain (1500–1700). including books, newspapers, magazines and Varied readings from different historical and movies from the Spanish world. Prerequisites: cultural perspectives are required, along with SP 201 and SP 202 or placement written assignments, class discussion and oral presentations. †SP 341 - Spanish Linguistics Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 3 CR placement Teaches the relationship between linguistics and the learning of a new language. SP 397 - Spanish Major Portfolio Prerequisites: SP 201 and SP 202 or 1 CR placement This course is a one-credit, pass-fail senior capstone experience which assesses the aggregate quality of a student’s writing and

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speaking abilities as seen throughout the entire major. Students must save their work from several years’ worth of major classes and, within the parameters of the portfolio’s requirements, upload their work to an online portfolio site. To be offered and taken during student’s senior/final year

SP 399 - Independent Study 3 CR Work on a special topic to be arranged with instructor who directs this work. Permission of the department chairperson is granted to qualified students in Spanish on basis of written prospectus. By special arrangement

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GLOBAL STUDIES Anthropology/Sociology AN 110 Human Cultural Diversity AN JOHN RONEY, PH.D. 201 World Cultures Program Director SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in

Contemporary Society Global Studies Minor SO 240 Studying Changing Human

The interdisciplinary 18-credit minor in global Populations studies is designed to prepare students for a SO 245 The Contemporary World rapidly changing, increasingly complex and Social System global interdependent world. The Internet, SO 254 Society and Economic Change multinational corporate power, international trade and international peacekeeping Criminal Justice commitments, political and economic CJ 252 Comparative Criminal Justice organizations of global magnitude, as well as Systems the migration and integration of population groups from diverse religious, cultural and History ethnic backgrounds, are clear indicators of a planet in a state of dramatic transition. HI 207 History of Latin America to Economics, politics and more generally the 1826 people of this world are becoming closely HI 208 History of Latin America Since linked and interconnected. Sacred Heart’s 1826 Global Studies minor is therefore a timely HI 212 Twentieth-Century Latin practical response to the unpredictable, but America exciting, challenges of the 21st century. HI 218 Modern France REQUIREMENTS HI 236 History of the Arab World I: From Muhammad-Ottoman Students who minor in Global Studies must Empire complete 18 credits, including a mandatory HI 238 The Modern Arab World 3-credit course GS 150: World Geography. HI 255 Celtic and Irish History The remaining 15 credits are distributed over at least three of the five clusters, with nor HI 283 The History of Modern China more than 6 credits per cluster. to 1921 HI 285 China in Revolution In addition, students who minor in Global HI 300 The Vietnam War Studies must demonstrate competency in a foreign language at the intermediate level. Political Science PO 122 introduction to International COURSEWORK AND GROUPINGS Relations The following courses have been PO 240 War and Conflict preapproved. New electives in these fields PO 242 international Organizations must be approved by the director of the PO 243 Terrorism Global Studies program and the chair of the Department of History. Approval will be PO 291 Ethics and International based on the centrality of the course topic Politics with respect to issues that are global interest. PO 309 British Politics GS 150 World Geography

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PO 310 irish Politics Course Description PO 313 The Politics of European Integration GS 150 World Geography PO 314 Middle East Politics 3 CR PO 315 Latin American Politics Surveys the wide spectrum of topics that PO 316 South Asian Politics comprise modern physical and cultural geography. Topics include earth/sun PO 317 African Politics relationships, atmosphere, landforms, PO 318 Contemporary European hydrology, biosphere and energy flow. Politics Also, population, culture, religion, politics, PO 341 international Law economics, agriculture and industrial/ urbanization. Overview concepts include Religious Studies mapping, regions and environmental issues. RS 214 introduction to Eastern Religions RS 215 introduction to Islam RS 216 Celtic Religious Tradition RS 219 Women in World Religions

International Business/Business Economics BU 203 Cultural Environment of International Business BU/IB 233 international Business Law BU/IB 278 Principles of International Business BU 375 E-Commerce MK 225 international Marketing MK/IB 264 international Marketing EC 302 Global Financial Markets and Institutions EC 322 international Economics EC 324 Economic Stabilization Reform in Central Europe EC 342 European Economic Integration FN/IB 316 international Financial Management

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GREAT CHALLENGES Minor in Civic Engagement, Civil CURRICULUM Society and the Common Good The Great Challenges Curriculum at Sacred STEPHEN LILLEY, PH.D. Heart University offers students the Program Director opportunity to study a pressing challenge for present and future society through The development and survival of democratic an inter-disciplinary minor in the liberal and civil societies across the globe arts. In studying a Great Challenge minor, depends upon citizens who understand students will gain a broad and detailed the importance of common aspirations, understanding of the causes, complexities the history of such aspirations and the and potential solutions to the world’s ramifications of fractured and divisive great challenges. In each Great Challenges societies. The Minor in Civic Engagement, curriculum, knowledge is applied to real Civil Society and the Common Good (CCC) world issues through a practicum. The provides students the knowledge and practicum will be fulfilled through research, skills they need to act as responsible and internships, independent studies and other imaginative leaders in a dynamic world so applied learning experiences approved that they may better promote community, by the program director. In fulfilling the just governance and international requirements of a Great Challenges minor, cooperation. students will also substantially fulfill their requirements of the Elective Core. APPROVED COURSES The following courses have been preapproved. Other electives or special Great Challenge Minor topics offerings may be substituted with the Requirements approval of the program director. Students seeking the Great Challenges minor * Indicates Foundational Course must complete the following: • A foundational course (3 credits) that Humanities provides the conceptual framework for FYS 125 with appropriate CCC theme the minor. CM 224 Democratic Technologies • Four additional courses (minimum 12 CM 254 Media and Democracy credits) selected from an approved HI 224 Freedom in American History course list for the minor. HI 287 The Holocaust • A practicum course (3 credits) in the form ENXX Protest Literature (To Be of an independent study or internship Developed) that entails applied learning and/or research on a topic relevant to the minor. Practicum

• At least one course (may be a Social and Behavioral Science foundational, practicum or other course) FYS 125 with appropriate CCC theme in at least three of the following areas: humanities; social and behavioral PO 242 international Organizations sciences; natural and physical sciences; *PO 300 Foundations of Political philosophy and religious studies. Thought PS 224/PO319 Political Psychology *SO 224 Social Capital and Civil Society

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SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in APPROVED COURSES Contemporary Society The following courses have been SO 259 Social Movements Practicum preapproved. Other electives or special topics offerings may be substituted with the Natural Science/Mathematics approval of the program director. FYS 125 with appropriate CCC theme * Indicates Foundational Course BI 102 Heredity and Society BI 152 Environment and Humanities Sustainability ENG 354 Studies in Writing: Nature CS 319 Computer Ethics Writing Practicum MA 199 The Power of Decision Making - Voting and Game Theory Social and Behavioral Science Practicum FYS 125 with appropriate environmental theme Religious Studies/Philosophy PO 242 international Organizations FYS 125 with appropriate CCC theme PO 285 Future Politics *PH 255 Political Philosophy SO 254 Society and Economic Change PH 322 American Philosophy SO 257 Science, Technology and TRS 243 Ethics in World Religions Society TRS 342 Human Rights *SO 258 Society and the Environment Practicum TRS 343 Philanthropy as Moral Action TRS 344 Virtue Ethics Natural Science/Mathematics Practicum FYS 125 with appropriate environmental theme *BI 152 Environment and Minor in Ecology and the Sustainability Global Community *BI 202/204 Populations to Ecosystems/ Laboratory KIRK BARTHOLOMEW, PH.D. *BI 265 Conservation Biology Program Director CH 361 Environmental Chemistry

The multi-disciplinary minor in Ecology and CH 365 Environmental Sampling and the Global Community offers students an Analysis opportunity to understand the ecological PY 045 Physical Geology Practicum problems we face in depth while also preparing students to work towards viable Religious Studies/Philosophy solutions. The academic Minor in Ecology FYS 125 with appropriate and the Global Community also prepares environmental theme students for exciting and rewarding careers *PH 299 Environmental Ethics and graduate studies by providing the knowledge and skills they need to engage *TRS 345 Religion and Environmental in “rational and honest planning” to work Justice toward finding solutions to our ecological challenges.

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Equality, Wealth and The minor can also be part of a strong Philanthropy Program: foundation for graduate studies in such fields as philanthropy, ethics and public policy. Enhancing the Professional Internships will be an integral part of the Preparation of Our Students HI 224 Freedom in American History

APPROVED COURSES HI 285 China in Revolution The following courses have been HI 325 African-American History preapproved. Other electives or special HI 328 The Immigrant Experience topics offerings may be substituted with the HI 377 The Great Depression and approval of the program director. New Deal

* Indicates Foundational Course *HIXX Philanthropy in American History (To Be Developed) Humanities Practicum ENG 231 American Voices I Social and Behavioral Science ENG 232 American Voices II FYSO 125 The Structure of Social ENG 341 Studies in Black Writers in Injustice America EC 101 introduction to Economics HI 202 Europe and the World EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics HI 207 History of Latin American to 1826 EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics HI 208 History of Latin America since EC 211 Economics of Social Issues 1826 SO 201 Poverty and Inequality in the HI 209 The U.S. and Latin America United States through History SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in HI 212 Twentieth-Century Latin Contemporary Society America SO 254 Society and Economic Change HI 216 Princes to Peasants PO 299 American Education Policy HI 223 United States History since PO 308 Theories of Political Economy 1865 PO 322 American Public Policy Practicum *POXX Philanthropy and Public Policy (To Be Developed) SW 265 Social Welfare as a Social Minor in Equality, Wealth Institution and Philanthropy SW 266 Social Welfare Policy and Services BRIAN STILTNER, PH.D. Practicum Program Director Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies The Equality, Wealth and Philanthropy PH 255 Political Philosophy program will prepare students to become leaders in philanthropy and social change TRS 342 Human Rights as these might be expressed in any number TRS 343 Philanthropy as Moral Action of career fields, including public health, Practicum public policy, education, business and work in religious and other nonprofit institutions.

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Business Practicum BU 299 Managing Not for Profit Organizations (does not count Social and Behavioral Science in the Elective Core) FYS 125 with appropriate SL21 theme PS 110 introduction to Psychology PS 111 Thinking Critically About Minor in Scientific Literacy Psychological Science in the 21st Century PS 351 Brain and Behavior PS 382 Systems and Theories of PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS: Psychology Onoriode Ekeh, Ph.D. PS 389 Advanced Special Topics Kenneth Knies, Ph.D. SO110 Sociological Imagination One of the great challenges of the 21st SO257 Science, Technology and century will be to match our practical Society dependence upon science with a SO258 Society and the Environment comprehension of the meaning of its methods and discoveries. Modern science Social Movements Practicum has dramatically increased our ability to predict and control nature. We have also Natural Science/Mathematics turned the power of science to the ends of FYS 125 with appropriate SL21 theme domination, war and self-aggrandizement. BI 102 Heredity and Society The problem of the use and abuse of scientific technologies and the problem BI 103 The Human Body of how to situate the meaning of modern BI 111 Concepts in Biology I: scientific methods and discoveries within Molecules to Cells a comprehensive understanding of our BI 112 Concepts in Biology II: Cells to world and our selves, is a pressing issue of Organisms our time. The Scientific Literacy in the 21st BI 152 Environment and Century (SL21) minor will afford students Sustainability the opportunity to combine an appreciation for scientific findings with an attention to CH 040 Chemistry, Society and the how they fit into the larger picture of human Environment meaning and existence. CS 319 Computer Ethics MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making APPROVED COURSES MA 280 History of Mathematics The following courses have been PY 045 Physical Geology preapproved. Other electives or special topics offerings may be substituted with the PY 090 Basic Astronomy approval of the program director. Students Science Practicum must take any required prerequisites prior to taking an approved course that requires a Religious Studies/Philosophy prerequisite. FYS 125 with appropriate SL21 theme *Indicates Foundational Course *PH 231 Philosophy of Knowledge *PH 232 Philosophy of Science Humanities *PH 256 Philosophy of Technology FYS 125 with appropriate SL21 theme *PH 270 Philosophical Anthropology CM 224 Democratic Technologies

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*PH 307 Philosophy of Lived Experience *TRS 221 Understanding Theology *TRS 222 Faith and Reason in the Catholic Tradition TRS 272 Death and Dying in the World Religions TRS 274 Religion, Health, and Healing TRS 299 Religious Issues in Science Fiction *TRS 323 Theology and the Human Person *TRS 325 Faith and Science TRS 340 Bioethics: Religious Approaches Ethics Practicum

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HISTORY HI 301 Historical Method and Criticism The History degree opens doors to a variety of career possibilities. The History major Select either of two tracks for the capstone: provides excellent preparation for a career in teaching, law, politics, business, government, Senior Thesis Track (3.2+ GPA) journalism, foreign service, curatorship/ IL 302 information Literacy for museum management and many other History fields. The student of history acquires not only knowledge but also skills in research, HI 397 Senior Thesis Preparation analysis, judgment of evidence and the HI 398 Senior Thesis organization and expression of ideas. These skills and the ability to think analytically Senior Seminar Track and solve problems that a major in History HI 395 Senior Seminar Preparation imparts are highly valued qualities in today’s HI 396 Senior Seminar world. Electives Seven History electives, including at least one in each of the following areas: The Faculty Ancient World, Europe, Latin America and East Asia THOMAS D. CURRAN, PH.D. Professor

CHARLOTTE M. GRADIE, PH.D. Minor in History Professor A minor in History requires the completion of the following 18 credits: JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN, M.A. Instructor REQUIRED COURSES HI 222 United States History to 1865 JULIE A. MUJIC, PH.D. HI 223 United States History since Assistant Professor 1865 Electives One elective from each of JOHN B. RONEY, PH.D. Professor, Chair four areas: The Ancient World, Europe, Latin America and East Asia See also Minors GREGORY VIGGIANO, PH.D. in European Studies, Global Associate Professor Studies and Latin America.

Major in History Associate in Arts General Studies A major in History requires the completion of 36 credits in History. EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (18 CREDITS) HI 222 United States History to 1865 REQUIRED COURSES HI 223 United States History since HI 222 United States History to 1865 1865 HI 223 United States History since Electives Four History electives 1865 including one in each of the following areas: Ancient,

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European, the East Asian and †HI 207 History of Latin America to 1826 Latin America 3 CR Examines the Spanish and Portuguese conquest and empire building, culture and Course Descriptions society during the colonial age and the disintegration of the empires by 1826. † Elective Core Course Note: each course at the 200 level is open †HI 208 History of Latin America since 1826 to students who have taken HICC 101 or 3 CR instructor’s permission and each course at the 300 level is open only to students Examines the historical development of who have had HICC 101 and are in their Latin America beginning with the wars of sophomore year or higher or have permission independence to the end of the 21st century. of the instructor. Topics include Latin America and the world economy, 20th-century revolutions, the emergence of mass politics, the changing HICC 101 The Human Journey: Historical role of religion and foreign relations. Paths to Civilization

3 CR †HI 209 The U.S. and Latin America through HICC101 is part of Sacred Heart University’s History Common Core, The Human Journey. Framed 3 CR by the Common Core’s four fundamental questions of human meaning and value, Traces the connections between the two this course is designed to provide first-year regions from the colonial period to the college students with an understanding of present. Topics covered include political, the elements of Western Civilization from the economic and diplomatic relations, border ancient world to the end of the Renaissance, conflicts, immigration and questions of including the Catholic intellectual tradition. identity. HICC101 will also provide students with sufficient knowledge of the history and †HI 212 Twentieth-Century Latin America culture of a non-western civilization (China) 3 CR to allow for meaningful comparison of the An in-depth study of the changes in Latin two cultures. Primary texts will be used to America during the 20th century. Examines bring students into close contact with the the major issues from the Mexican Revolution main thinkers of the period and to show how of 1910 to the Cuban Revolution of 1959 as historians use written records to interpret well as current problems. Topics include the past. dependency, Marxism, Peronism, neo- liberalism and social and political change in HI 202 Europe and the World the region. 3 CR This course provides an introduction to the †HI 214 French Revolution and Napoleon historical development of Europe from the 3 CR Renaissance to the present in the context of Traces the path of the French Revolution world history. Through the study of European from its origins through each of its political colonialism, world wars and capitalist phases from 1789 to 1799. It culminates economic expansion, students are presented with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, his with the global nature of the history of the achievements and failures and the end of the West. Does not fulfill requirement as an empire in 1815. European elective.

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†HI 216 Princes to Peasants †HI 224 Freedom in American History 3 CR 3 CR A survey of European social history from Examines the history of freedom in America the 14th century to the late 19th century. as a contested ideal. Treatment of blacks in Emphasis on the household and family, slavery and the political rights of women are gender, social class and rank, the body and among the topics covered. death and material and daily life. †HI 229 History of Sports in America †HI 218 Modern France 3 CR 3 CR Examines the development of major Follows the political, economic and religious spectator sports in America from their developments from 1789 to the 1960s. It fragmentary, localized beginnings to their examines the last monarchy under Louis highly organized and enormously powerful Philippe, the rise of democracy by 1848 and present condition. numerous political factions and World War I and II, culminating in the person of Charles †HI 230 The Civil War de Gaulle. Attention is given to continuity 3 CR and change to understand the character of France. Examines an epic and transformative period in U.S. history from a multidimensional perspective. The clash of arms, military and †HI 221 Politics and Society in Colonial civilian leaders, lives of ordinary soldiers America and civilians, politics and economies of the 3 CR Union and Confederacy and “new birth of Explores the cultural, social and political freedom” that ended slavery are reviewed history of the British North American and discussed. colonies from the eve of the first contact of indigenous and colonizing cultures to the †HI 231 The Cold War and American Society American Revolution (roughly 1492–1783). 3 CR Explores the roots and development of the †HI 222 United States History to 1865 Cold War between the United States and 3 CR U.S.S.R. (1946–91); its impact on American Examines American development from social, political, economic and cultural values the period of exploration to the conclusion and practices; and some of its long-term of the Civil War. Major themes include consequences for the nation’s society and colonial society, the Revolution, 19th-century place in the world. expansion and economic growth, slavery and the War for the Union. HI 234 Catholics in American Society 3 CR †HI 223 United States History since 1865 This course focuses on the social and cultural 3 CR history of American Catholics beginning Analyzes United States development from with the earliest contact between native Reconstruction to the present, examining Americans and European colonists to the major social, political, economic and foreign relationship between Catholics and other policy developments and their impact on religious groups, as well as within American American life. Catholic communities up to the present day.

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†HI 236 History of the Arab World I: From with the Great War itself, such as Periclean Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire strategy, the plague in Athens, civil war in 3 CR Corcyra, Pylos affair, Sicilian expedition and oligarchic revolution. A study of the rise of Islam and the emergence of the Arabs as a world power. Discussion focuses on the achievements of HI 245 Alexander the Great Muhammad, the institution of the caliphate, 3 CR Umayyad and Abbasid empires, Crusades This seminar will examine Macedonian and decline of Arab influence in the Near background, accession, military career East under the pressure of Turkish expansion. and historical significance of Philip II’s son Alexander III; analysis of sources and †HI 238 The Modern Arab World historiographical tradition. Students can form 3 CR a personal estimate of Alexander based on their understanding of the sources. This course begins with the breakup of the Ottoman Empire and delineates the rise of the Arab states in recent times. HI 246 Roman History: The Republic 3 CR HI 242 Ancient Greek History This course surveys Roman history from 3 CR the legendary founding of Rome to the death of Julius Caesar (753 BC – 44 BC) This course surveys ancient Greek history and the development of republican political from the Late Bronze Age to the outbreak institutions, the nature of Roman Imperialism, of the Peloponnesian War (1500 BC – 431 Rome’s encounter with Greek culture and the BC) and the emergence of the Greek polis, fall of the Republic. the development of Athenian Democracy, the growth of Athenian Imperialism and the rivalry between Athens. HI 248 Roman Empire and Christianity 3 CR HI 243 Golden Age of Greece This course surveys Roman history from 3 CR death of Julius Caesar to the fall of Roman Empire in the west (44 BC – 476 BC). The This course examines the development of class also examines the rise of Christianity high culture in archaic and classical Greece; and how it went from being a persecuted art, literature, philosophy, religion and Jewish sect to the state religion of Rome; democracy of Athens from 7th c. to death of and considers the relationship between Socrates and. Solon, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Paganism and Christianity in late antiquity; Euripides, the Sophists, Thucydides and as well the reasons for the decline and fall of Aristophanes. Topics include role of Pericles the western empire. in Athenian democracy, imperialism, Peloponnesian War. †HI 252 Medieval Europe HI 244 Thucydides and the 3 CR Peloponnesian War Topics include Feudalism and Christendom, 3 CR Islam and the Crusades, the Carolingian Empire and the rise of national states. This course is a seminar that examines Important elements include art and Peloponnesian War and the brilliant historian architecture, cosmology and alchemy, who reported it. The class begins ancient hierarchy, the rise of the early Renaissance, Greek history and the institutions of the as well as different types of work and polis; and discussion of topics connected “callings.”

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†HI 253 From Rembrandt to Van Gogh †HI 283 The History of Modern China to 3 CR 1920 This course examines the history of the Low 3 CR Countries through art and written texts from Presents the history of modern China from 1400 to 1850. It also compares and contrasts approximately 1800 to 1920 emphasizing the the development of Flemish and Dutch art decay of traditional culture and the Chinese and literature and shows how religion played response to the West. an important part in the formation of early- modern Low-Countries culture. †HI 285 China in Revolution 3 CR †HI 254 The Renaissance and Reformation Examines the history of 20th-century China 3 CR focusing on the rise to power of the Chinese A study of the transition from medieval to Communist Party and its efforts to transform modern society through investigation of China into a modern nation. political, social, economic, religious and cultural factors involved in the change. †HI 287 The Holocaust 3 CR †HI 255 Celtic and Irish History Explores man’s inhumanity to man as 3 CR exemplified by the Nazi murder of two-thirds This course surveys Celts, from ancient of European Jewry. Historical, psychological, continental European tribes, through sociological and literary themes; prejudice in Medieval, to modern Ireland. Focus will be general and anti-Semitism in particular are on several debates on emotive events, such studied and followed by an inquiry into the as Cromwell’s conquest, Irish rebellions, the Nazi years. Famine, independence, culture and identity. Does not fulfill requirement as an European †HI 299 Special Topics in History elective. 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses HI 257 History and Memory in Modern that may or may not become part of the Ireland department’s permanent offerings. Courses 3 CR capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty This course examines collective memory in member’s particular interest, an experimental relation to official history and considers the alternative to existing courses, etc. place of landscape, tourism, poetry and song Prerequisites established by the department as it reflects on Irish cultural identity. as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. †HI 281 Introduction to the Civilization of Consult the current course schedule for East Asia available topics. 3 CR †HI 300 The Vietnam War An overview of the history of China and from prehistoric times to the late 3 CR traditional period (approximately 1800). A survey of the war in Vietnam emphasizing Intended to enhance students’ appreciation the colonial origins of the conflict, United of the uniqueness and coherence of these States and Vietnamese strategies and the two ancient civilizations. causes of the American defeat. Does not fulfill requirement as an East Asian elective.

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†HI 301 Historical Method and Criticism †HI 377 The Great Depression and New Deal 3 CR 3 CR An introduction to the history of historical Examines the origins and impact of the Great thinking and writing, the contemporary field Depression and the transformative changes of historical methods and theories and the in American society and government created research tools and skills necessary for the during the New Deal administration of study of history and the writing of papers President Franklin D. Roosevelt. and essays. †HI 391 Internship Program †HI 311 Discovery and Conquest, 1492-1598 3 or 6 CR 3 CR Offers qualified students supervised field Examines the major themes of the European experience in an area allied with their own expansion beginning in the early Middle Ages interests. Internships are arranged in advance to the Portuguese and Spanish conquest and of the semester they are to be taken. colonization of the Americas and Asia. Topics Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor include European and Indian worldviews, biological and demographic consequences of HI 395 Senior Seminar Preparation contact, development of a conquest culture in the Americas and the role of missionaries 3 CR and conquistadors. Does not fulfill This course prepared students for their requirement as a Latin American elective. capstone paper in the Senior Seminar by examining the historiography of a particular †HI 322 U.S. Foreign Policy topic in depth and becoming acquainted 3 CR with the problems and issues. Evolution and expansion of American foreign HI 396 Senior Seminar policy from the Revolutionary period to the present. Analyzes the aims of foreign policy, 3 CR influences upon it and its impact on the This course is for Seniors who have taken HI nation’s domestic politics. 395 Senior Seminar Preparation and continue to give seminars on their capstone topic and †HI 325 African-American History complete a major paper. 3 CR HI 397 Senior Thesis Preparation Examines the forced migration of Africans to America, the condition and nature of slavery, 2 CR abolitionism, emancipation, twilight zone This courseis designed for students to begin of freedom, growth of civil rights and Black working on their Senior Thesis projects (HI Power movements. 398). Prerequisites: HI 301 and IL 302 (1 CR) †HI 328 The Immigrant Experience 3 CR HI 398 Senior Thesis A comparative, historical study of American 3 CR immigration focusing on motives for Students are exposed to the experience of immigration, patterns of settlement, researching, writing and defending a major adjustment and subsequent generational historical project. Permits students to learn, experience of successive immigrant groups. on a one-to-one basis with a project director, the importance of critical analysis and writing within the discipline of history.

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INFORMATION LITERACY

Course Descriptions

IL 101 Introductory Information Literacy 1 CR This course, which meets once a week for ten weeks, acquaints the student with the process of finding, retrieving organizing, evaluating, using and distributing information in an ethical manner both in print and electronic formats. Focus is on gaining the necessary skills to conduct research effectively and efficiently as well as being able to properly evaluate and cite sources.

IL 302 Information Literacy for History Majors 1 CR This course meets once a week for 10 weeks. Each class is one hour and fifteen minutes long. The course is designed to acquaint History students with the process of finding, retrieving organizing, analyzing, using and distributing information both in print and electronic formats for the purpose of preparing for and completing their Senior Thesis. Focus is on expanding the range of documents types and research techniques students are familiar with. The course covers law materials, archival materials and census records, as well as advanced database and catalog searching techniques. The course seeks to ensure students are using primary as well as secondary resources to create a working bibliography in conjunction with the Senior Thesis (HI 398). Prerequisite: HI 301

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IRISH STUDIES courses for the Irish Studies minor must be approved in advance by the Director of the Irish Studies minor. GERALD REID, PH.D. Program Director The following courses have been pre- approved for the Minor in Irish Studies:

Minor in Irish Studies Anthropology The Minor in Irish Studies at Sacred Heart AN 204 introduction to Irish University is designed to offer students an Archaeology opportunity for an in-depth interdisciplinary AN/SO 220 The Ethnography of Ireland study of Irish and Celtic culture, history, AN 299 Special Topics in language, literature, music, politics and Anthropology: Irish Studies society. Distinctive features of the program include study at SHU’s program in Dingle, Foreign Languages Ireland and an emphasis on patterns of GL 011 introduction to Irish socio-cultural and political change in contemporary Ireland and the place of GL 107 Beginning Irish I Ireland in the modern world. GL 108 Beginning Irish II

REQUIREMENTS History Students are required to take a minimum of HI 257 History and Memory in 18 credits (6 courses) to complete the Minor Modern Ireland in Irish Studies. The 18 credits include two HI 299 Special Topics in History: Irish required foundation courses and a minimum Studies of four designated Irish Studies electives. Literature The required and elective course ENG 299 Special Topics in Literature - requirements are distributed as follows: The Roots of Irish Literature: Myths, Sagas and Folktales HI 255 Celtic and Irish History 3 credits ENG 299 Special Topics in Literature - Modern Irish Literature An approved course in Irish/Celtic literature, religion or spirituality Media Studies 3 credits CM 299 Special Topics in Communication and Media Four Irish Studies courses Studies - Irish National Cinema 12 credits, selected from an approved list of designated Irish Studies courses CM 384 irish Cinema: Theory and Practice At least one 3-credit course in SHU’s Ireland program in Dingle Music In order to provide students with the MU 106 introduction to Irish opportunity to pursue a special area of Traditional Music interest not represented in the Irish Studies curriculum, one 3-credit independent study Political Science course may be substituted for one of the four PO 310 irish Politics Irish Studies electives. Independent study

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Religious Studies RS 216 Celtic Religious Traditions RS 299 Special Topics in Religion: Irish Studies RS 315 Theology and Native Irish Spirituality (Dingle)

Sociology SO/AN 220 The Ethnography of Ireland SO 299 Special Topics in Sociology

SHU in Ireland

Sacred Heart University operates its program in Ireland through a partnership with the Díseart Institute of Education and Celtic Culture, located in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland (in one of Ireland’s officially- designated “Gaeltacht,” or Irish-speaking, districts). Through this partnership SHU in Ireland offers short-term and semester programs of study. Course offerings include anthropology, archaeology, history, Gaelic language, literature, media studies, music, political science and religious studies.

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LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 1826 HI 209 The U.S. and Latin America CHARLOTTE GRADIE, PH.D. Through History Program Director HI 212 Twentieth-Century Latin America

Political Science Latin American Studies Minor PO 315 Latin American Politics In keeping with students’ interest in global and multicultural issues, Sacred Heart Spanish University offers an interdisciplinary minor in Latin American Studies. The minor should be SP 261–262 Masterpieces of Latin- particularly attractive to students majoring American Literature, I, II in Economics, History, Political Science, SP 281 Hispanic Civilization and Business and International Business and Culture: Latin America Spanish. This minor is also of benefit to SP 283 The Hispanic Caribbean students who wish to apply to a graduate SP 315–320 Contemporary Issues program in Latin American Studies or who wish to enhance their prospects in the job SP 363–369 Advanced Topics in Latin- market by linking a disciplinary major with a America Literature regional specialization.

REQUIREMENTS Requirements include six courses, three of which must be from three different disciplines selected from approved courses in History, Music, Political Science and Spanish. Students who minor in Latin American Studies must demonstrate competency in Spanish or Portuguese at the intermediate level.

COURSEWORK The following courses have been preapproved. New electives must be approved by the director of the Latin American Studies program and the chair of the Department of History. Approval will be based on the centrality of the course topic with respect to the study Latin America.

Fine Arts MU 114 Latin American and Caribbean Music

History HI 207 History of Latin America to 1826 HI 208 History of Latin America since

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MATHEMATICS Faculty The primary objective of the Mathematics program is to provide an appropriate BERNADETTE BOYLE, PH.D. mathematical background to all University Assistant Professor students, focusing on the ability to think critically and solve problems through oral ROSEMARY DANAHER, M.S., M.B.A. and written communication, in order to Instructor foster quantitative literacy. HEMA GOPALAKRISHNAN, PH.D. In addition, the Mathematics program is Associate Professor designed to: • Provide Mathematics majors with the GEORGE GOSS, M.S. basic undergraduate mathematical Instructor knowledge necessary for graduate studies, a teaching career or a variety of ANDREW LAZOWSKI, PH.D. statistical or business careers. Assistant Professor

• Provide Science and professional majors PETER LOTH, PH.D. with the mathematical and statistical Professor background for their fields and highlight the wide applicability of mathematics. JASON MOLITIERNO, PH.D. • Provide Business majors with a Associate Professor, Chair foundation in finite mathematics and calculus and illustrate the relevance of PHANI PAPACHRISTOS, M.S. mathematics to increasing complexities Instructor of the business world. • Provide Liberal Arts majors with an JULIANNA STOCKTON, PH.D. introduction to mathematical ideas Assistant Professor and promote an appreciation and understanding of the important role of MICHAEL WARD, M.S. mathematics. Instructor

The strengths of the department include small class sizes in developmental and Major in Mathematics major courses, emphasis on student/ faculty interaction and classroom and online The Mathematics major requires the instruction utilizing relevant software and completion of 43 mathematics credits plus technology. a two-semester sequence of supporting courses. Sacred Heart University is an institutional member of the Mathematical Association REQUIRED COURSES of America, as well as the American MA 151 Calculus I Mathematical Society. MA 152 Calculus II MA 253 Calculus III MA 261 Linear Algebra MA 301 Mathematical Structures and Proofs

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MA 331 Probability and Statistics I 250 or above, at least one of which must be MA 362 Abstract Algebra MA 253 or MA 261. MA 371 Real Analysis MA 398 Senior Seminar in Mathematics Associate in Arts General Studies

ELECTIVES REQUIREMENTS (16 CREDITS) In addition to the required courses, the MA 151 Calculus I Mathematics major must choose four MA 152 Calculus II additional mathematics courses numbered MA 253 Calculus III 250 or above. MA 261 Linear Algebra REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES The Mathematics major must choose one of the following two-semester course Course Descriptions sequences: † Elective Core Course

Biology MA 006 Intermediate Algebra BI 111/113 & BI 112/114 3 CR Chemistry Explores the real number system, exponents and radicals, polynomials, rational CH 151/153 & CH 152/154 expressions, linear and quadratic functions and their graphs. Does not carry degree Physics credit. A grade of C or better is required. PY 111/113 & PY 112/114 Prerequisite: Placement by Mathematics Economics Department EC 202 & EC 203 †MA 101 Modern College Mathematics Computer Science 3 CR CS 111 & CS 112 Intended for the liberal arts major, the goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the wide variety of ideas in contemporary mathematics. Topics may Minor in Mathematics include set theory, finite mathematical systems, number theory, symbolic logic, The minor in Mathematics requires the graph theory, voting theory and the art of completion of the following 18 credits: problem solving. Prerequisite: C or better in MA 006 or REQUIRED COURSES placement by Mathematics Department MA 151 Calculus I MA 152 Calculus II †MA 105 Mathematical Applications for Health Sciences ELECTIVES 3 CR In addition to the required courses, the Designed exclusively for Nursing students. Mathematics minor must choose three Topics include college-level algebra, additional mathematics courses numbered graphing, basic trigonometric functions

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and appropriate applications for the health calculus. sciences. It is a problem-solving approach to Prerequisite: MA 109 or placement by mathematics. Mathematics Department Prerequisite: C or better in MA 006 or placement by Mathematics Department †MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making 3 CR †MA 106 College Algebra This course is geared towards liberal arts, 3 CR science and health science majors. It This is one-semester course is designed introduces descriptive statistics, probability to improve algebraic skills. Topics include: distributions: both discrete and normal, functions, equations and inequalities in confidence intervals, hypothesis testing one variable; linear, quadratic, polynomial and correlation. Real world applications are and rational functions, exponential and offered and computer statistical software logarithmic functions; systems of linear may be used. equations in two variables. Algebraic Prerequisite: One college-level Mathematics techniques and applications are stressed. course or placement by Mathematics Prerequisite: C or better in MA 006 or Department Placement by Mathematics Department MA 132 Biostatistics †MA 107 Mathematics for Elementary School 3 CR Teachers This course is designed for the biologist or 4 CR health science major who will be engaged in This one-semester course is designed research involving statistical methods and/or specifically for students planning to teach at will be required to critically evaluate existing the elementary school level. Topics include research. Topics include sampling techniques, geometry, measurement, rational numbers, data types, data collection methods, ratio, proportion, percents, problem solving, probability, discrete and continuous mathematical reasoning and connections, probability distributions, confidence intervals probability and statistics. and hypothesis testing. All topics are covered Prerequisite: C or better in MA 006 or utilizing biological data. placement by Mathematics Department Prerequisite: One college-level Mathematics course or placement by Mathematics †MA 109 Mathematics for Decision Making Department 3 CR Designed specifically for the Business major. †MA 133 Business Statistics Focus is on linear functions, systems of 3 CR equations, matrices, probability and linear This course is geared towards business programming. majors. It introduces descriptive statistics, , Prerequisite: C or better in MA 006 or probability distributions: both discrete and placement by Mathematics Department normal, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation †MA 110 Calculus for Decision Making analysis. Business applications are offered and Excel may be used. 3 CR Prerequisites: One college-level Mathematics Designed specifically for the Business major. course or placement by Mathematics Includes study of limits; differentiation Department of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; integration; and applications of

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†MA 140 Precalculus Geometry. Geometers’ Sketchpad will also 4 CR be used and demonstrated throughout the course as appropriate. Addresses the algebra of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and †MA 253 Calculus III trigonometric functions, including analytical 4 CR trigonometry. Introduces three-dimensional analytic Prerequisite: C or better in MA 106 or geometry, multivariable calculus, real- placement by Mathematics Department valued functions of several variables, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, multiple †MA 151 Calculus I integration and vector calculus. 4 CR Prerequisite: C or better in MA 152 Explores limits and approximation, differential and integral calculus of the MA 261 Linear Algebra elementary algebraic and transcendental 4 CR functions, applications of differentiation and Focuses on matrix theory, systems of linear integration. equations, linear transformations, vector Prerequisite: C or better in MA 140 or spaces and subspaces, determinants, placement by Mathematics Department eigenvalues, inner product spaces and orthogonality. †MA 152 Calculus II Prerequisite: C or better in MA 152 4 CR Covers applications and methods of MA 280 History of Mathematics integration, inverse trigonometric functions, 3 CR improper integrals, sequences and series, This course considers the evolution of parametric representation and polar mathematical ideas over time and the coordinates. context in which these ideas developed, Prerequisite: C or better in MA 151 in various civilizations around the world. Students will gain an understanding of the MA 199 Special Topics in Mathematics process of development of mathematical ideas, awareness that it is an ongoing and 3 CR creative process and a deeper understanding Designates new or occasional courses on a of mathematical topics by pushing beyond timely topic or a faculty member’s particular the traditionally presented “polished form” interest. Course title is shown on student’s we see in today’s textbooks. Selection of transcript. Consult the current course topics varies by semester. schedule for available topics and current Prerequisite: C or better in MA 152. prerequisites.

MA 299 Special Topics in Mathematics MA 211 Geometry for Educators 3 CR 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses Designed especially for students interested on a timely topic or a faculty member’s in education. This course introduces the particular interest. Course title is shown on student to the study of an axiomatic system the student’s transcript. Consult the current and to an introduction to proof writing. It course schedule for available topics and includes the study of Euclidean Geometry, current prerequisites. non-Euclidean Geometry and Analytic

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MA 301 Mathematical Structures and Proofs MA 331 Probability and Statistics I 3 CR 3 CR Introduces students to the understanding Addresses probability, discrete random and creation of rigorous mathematical variables and their distributions, continuous arguments and proofs. Includes methods random variables and their distributions and of proof, set theory, relations and functions, multivariate distributions. properties of the integers, real and complex Prerequisite: C or better in MA 152 numbers and polynomials. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and C or MA 332 Probability and Statistics II better in MA 152 3 CR Addresses statistics with an emphasis on MA 314 Geometry and Topology the underlying mathematical theory. Topics 3 CR include estimation, correlation, regression This course covers advanced theories of and hypothesis testing. Euclidean geometry and introduces non- Prerequisites: MA 253 and MA 331 Euclidean geometries such as spherical and hyperbolic. Basic topology is also introduced. MA 354 Differential Equations Writing mathematical proofs will be an essential part of this course. 3 CR Prerequisite: C or better in MA 301. Focuses on equations involving functions and one or more of its derivatives. Examines first- order differential equations, numerical and MA 320 Graph Theory qualitative techniques for solving differential 3 CR equations, linear systems, geometry of Focuses on structures and properties of linear systems and applications to forcing/ graphs and their applications. Topics include: resonance. If time permits, the course will traversability, trees, connectivity, network address the Laplace Transform, convolutions flow, graph coloring, chromatic number and and advanced numerical methods for solving planarity. Discussion of application of graph differential equations. theory to computer science, transportation, Prerequisite: C or better in MA 152 scheduling, communication, chemistry and a variety of other fields. Writing mathematical MA 362 Abstract Algebra proofs will be an essential part of this course. 3 CR Prerequisite: C or better in MA 301 Explores algebraic systems, group theory, quotient structures, isomorphism theorems, MA 325 Number Theory ring theory and ideals, as well as integral 3 CR domains and fields. Writing mathematical This course is designed to give students a proofs will be an essential part of this course. basic understanding of the properties of Prerequisite: C or better in MA 301 numbers, mainly the integers and rational numbers and their applications. Topics MA 371 Real Analysis covered include primes and divisibility, congruence modulo n, Euler’s Phi function 3 CR and continued fractions. Applications Addresses real numbers, cardinality, metric discussed include check digit schemes and spaces, convergence, topology, continuity, cryptology. Writing mathematical proofs will differentiability and Riemann integration. be an essential part of this course. Writing mathematical proofs will be an Prerequisite: C or better in MA 301 essential part of this course.

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Prerequisites: C or better in MA 301

MA 372 Complex Analysis 3 CR Examines the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, analytic functions, integration, Taylor and Laurent series, contour integration and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MA 253

MA 398 Senior Seminar 3 CR Capstone course for the mathematics major. Each student works on a research project leading to an oral presentation and the writing of a formal paper. Prerequisite: Senior standing

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MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES AB 102 Beginning Arabic II HI 236 History of the Arab World JUNE-ANN GREELEY, PH.D. I: From Muhammad to the Program Director Ottoman Empire HI 238 The Modern Arab World PO 314 Middle East Politics Middle Eastern Studies Minor TRS 261 islam Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. By 2025, 20% to 25% of the world’s Whichever course is taken last is to be population will be Muslim. The Israeli/ considered the ‘capstone’ course for the Palestinian conflict has affected decades of minor. Students electing this track should politics and public policy in both Western discuss the final and ‘capstone’ course nations as well as regions of the Middle requirements with the director of the East and Southeast Asia. The tragic events program at least one semester prior to the associated with September 11, 2001 and the actual scheduling of the final course. subsequent war on terrorism, which has reached global proportions, are signatures Track II of the dramatic shift in global economy/ The second track consists of the following politics/society that have altered perhaps required courses: permanently American perspectives of AB 101 Beginning Arabic I itself and the world. The deployment of the AB 102 Beginning Arabic II U.S. military to Afghanistan, the invasion of Iraq and what now appears to be a HI 236 History of the Arab World prolonged U.S. commitment to establishing I: From Muhammad to the a democracy not only in Iraq but in countries Ottoman Empire throughout the region are all indicators of or the complex interlocking of American and HI 238 The Modern Arab World Middle Eastern interests for generations to PO 314 Middle East Politics come. TRS 261 islam A well-balanced minor in Middle Eastern Studies will enrich the undergraduate CAPSTONE IN MES (USUALLY LISTED AS experience for students and should AN INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THE CHOSEN prove beneficial for graduate study and DISCIPLINE) professional careers. The capstone is the culmination of the MES minor and is developed as an independent INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR study upon consultation with the director of The Middle Eastern Studies minor is the MES program. The student is expected interdisciplinary and requires a total of 18 to study a specific, interdisciplinary MES credits of coursework in a foreign language, topic with an identified mentor in any one history, political science and religious studies. of the several disciplines integrated into the MES minor. The completion of the capstone Required Courses is usually a formal research paper, written under the supervision of the course mentor. Track I The University normally offers Arabic in There are two possible tracks of study to alternate years. Students interested in the complete the MES minor. The first track minor should schedule accordingly. In the consists of the following required courses: event of late declaration of the minors, AB 101 Beginning Arabic I

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substitutions may be approved by the minor program director. Special topics involving the Middle East, if and when offered under History, Political Science or Theology & Religious Studies, can be used as substitutes for a required course only if the required course is not available within the student’s four- year course of study. The study of Arabic cannot be substituted by any course other than Middle Eastern language courses. The application of such courses to the Middle Eastern Studies minor requires the approval of the minor program’s director.

SUGGESTED COURSES BEYOND THE MINOR REQUIREMENTS AR 208 introduction to Eastern Art PO 316 South Asian Politics TRS 264 Ancient Religions and Cults

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MUSIC of private lessons) The Academic Music Program, housed in the Elective 1 additional music elective College of Arts and Sciences, offers music course (three credits) in elective courses, individual private lessons a music history or music and performing ensembles. The program literature course provides the environment and opportunity to hear, experience and participate in the REQUIRED COURSES FOR ASSOCIATE art of music. The study of music both as DEGREE WITH MUSIC CONCENTRATION a knowledgeable listener, creator and/or (18 CREDITS) performer nurtures an important human aesthetic dimension. Same as Track I–Regular (above) Note: No more than 8 credits in applied Music, in its many cultural manifestations, music may count toward the 120 credits touches upon the enduring questions of required for a bachelor’s degree. Students human meaning and value. It serves as may elect more credits, but they will be an opportunity to develop imagination, counted beyond those needed for degree creativity and understanding and gives completion. students the opportunity to use and further help their own skills and talents. As a non- major program, the program’s goal is to encourage students to experience music so Course Descriptions that a foundation for continued learning, † Elective Core Course appreciation and enrichment is created. †MU 102 History of Jazz REQUIRED COURSES FOR MUSIC MINOR 3 CR

Track I: Regular (18 Credits) This course features a study of jazz styles from historical African sources to the MU 121 Musicianship I contemporary era. Focus is on the creators MU 103 Bach to Beethoven of the various styles and the prominent or performers. MU 104 Brahms to Bernstein or †MU 103 Bach to Beethoven: Their Lives and MU 102 History of Jazz Music Electives Three credits in applied music 3 CR Electives Nine credits from music This course focuses on famous compositions history or music literature and composers primarily from the Baroque courses and Classical eras, 1600–1825. Highlights include classics and well-known works by Track II: Performance (17 Credits) Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The music of these composers reflects the MU 121 Musicianship I era in which it was created, but continues MU 103 Bach to Beethoven to provide contemporary meaning and or inspiration to people around the world. MU 104 Brahms to Bernstein or †MU 104 Brahms to Bernstein: Their Lives MU 102 History of Jazz and Music Electives Nine credits in applied music 3 CR (five in an ensemble and three Highlights of this course include exciting

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pieces by Romantic and 20th-century †MU 112 Music in America composers from 1825 to the present. These 3 CR composers created music that reflects the various cultures in which they lived, U.S. folk, jazz, popular and fine art music but additionally shows inspiring creativity, are studied in this course. Emphasis is on individuality and uniqueness in an ever- aural analysis and placing historical and changing world. contemporary music in its cultural context.

Latin American and Caribbean MU 106 Introduction to Irish Traditional †MU 114 Music Music 3 CR 3 CR Students will survey the development of Irish This course traces the development of the Music from pre-Christian times through to most important Latin American musical the present, attend live performances and styles from their historical folk origins to learn to play the Irish whistle. the present. Focus is on music from Cuba and Brazil and the creators and important performers of the styles. MU 107 Introduction to Music Therapy 3 CR †MU 121 Musicianship I Designed as a survey and experiential 3 CR course to give historical background to the development of the profession, as well This course focuses on the development and as basic understanding of technique and enhancement of musical skills through music application served by music therapists with reading and notation, rhythmic and tonal many populations in hospitals schools, perception and analysis. Other areas covered individual therapy and ritual. Music include the construction and function of proficiencies are helpful but not required for scales, intervals and triads. Open to all enrollment in this course. students. Offered Fall semesters.

Musicianship II MU 108 The Power of Sacred Music †MU 122 3 CR 3 CR Reflection on the use, history and teaching This course continues the development of of sacred music throughout time, through musical skills through further practice with aboriginal and mystical traditions to modern music notation, musical analysis and aural applications in religion, yoga, Buddhist perception. The construction and function teachings. Learning through experiential of triads, harmonic motion, rhythm, texture learning, application, readings and research and writing are covered. Offered Spring studies. semesters. Prerequisite: MU 121 or by permission MU 110 Women in Music 3 CR †MU 125 Music in the Performing Arts This class will give a general overview of 3 CR women’s involvement in the world of music A study of music and artists in the dramatic from Medieval Roots to current American and performing arts, both past and present. Popular Music, including composers, Focus is on chamber music, opera and performers, educators and conductors. musical theatre.

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MU 130–233 Applied Music MU 138 Jazz Ensemble 1–2 CR 1 CR Private or group music performance courses This course develops students’ musicianship that may be repeated for credit. Applied and musical talent in a contemporary musical Music courses do not satisfy Area B-1 art form. The jazz workshop approach requirements. develops stylistic and improvisatorial skills with the goal of presenting concerts and MU 131 Private Lessons performing. 1 CR Prerequisite: Permission Individual instruction in selected instruments or voice. One half-hour lesson per week. Fee MU 139 Guitar Ensemble required. Students receive 10 lessons per 1 CR semester. This course develops students’ talents Prerequisite: Departmental permission and musicianship through participation in a performing instrumental group. The MU 132 Private Lessons ensemble presents a wide variety of repertoire arranged and written for guitar 2 CR in both on- and off-campus concerts and Individual instruction in selected instruments events. or voice. One-hour lesson per week. Fee Prerequisite: Permission required. Students receive 10 lessons per semester. MU 198 Liturgical Choir Prerequisite: Departmental permission 1 CR MU 136 Concert Band This ensemble is open to all singers and instrumentalists by audition who wish to 1 CR participate in the music of the Sunday This course develops students’ talents evening liturgy. Students meaningfully and musicianship through participation experience and appreciate the vibrant in a performing instrumental group. heritage of the Catholic music tradition. Both The ensemble presents a wide variety contemporary and traditional styles of music of interesting and significant repertoire are offered in the spirit of prayer. Through arranged and written for concert band, practice and presentation of appropriate in both on-and off-campus concerts and music, musical skills are utilized, encouraged events. and further developed. Prerequisite: Audition and permission Prerequisite: Audition

MU 137 Concert Choir MU 233 4-Heart Harmony 1 CR 1 CR This course develops students’ talents and This advanced mixed chamber choir musicianship through participation in a larger performs a wide variety of significant and vocal ensemble. The choir focuses on the interesting music, including a capella, jazz, training in and performance of interesting pop, show tunes, multicultural and classical and significant choral works from many choral repertoire. Participants perform in different cultures and historical periods. concerts and events both on and off campus. Participants perform in concerts and events Members are experienced choral singers and both on and off campus. the ensemble is open by interview and vocal Prerequisite: vocal interview and permission audition.

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Prerequisite: Permission

MU 239 Music 3 CR Interesting and important works from the great tradition of music written for the Catholic Church are viewed through the Church’s historical and present liturgical traditions. As a significant component of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, relevant musical examples from the early through contemporary periods are examined from liturgical, technical and cultural viewpoints. The Church’s reaction to and use of the wide variety of musical compositions are examined and discussed.

MU 299 Special Topics in Music 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member’s particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc Prerequisites established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.

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PERFORMING ARTS Lessons Music Private Lessons (4 CR; offered at 1-2 CR each) LORI BINDIG, PH.D. Concentration in Music Literature and Program Director Theory The Minor in Performing Arts is designed to PH 285 Philosophy of Performing Arts offer Sacred Heart University students the MU 121 Musicianship I opportunity to explore the fields of music, Music Elec. (12 CR; does not include theater and dance in focused programs of ensemble or private lessons) study. Students who participate in the minor will develop their interests, talents and skills Concentration in Theatre – Production and through various theoretical and practical Acting/Performance course offerings. The minor is further intended to provide a framework and give PH 285 Philosophy of Performing Arts experiences that will encourage life-long THR 101 introduction to Theatre learning and participation in the arts. Within THR 102 Blackbox Stage Production the Minor in Performing Arts concentrations (offered in ensemble are offered in Music Performance (Vocal or productions of 1 CR each) Instrumental), Music Literature and Theory, and/or Theatre (Production or Acting/ Performance) THR 103 Mainstage Production (3 and Dance. CR) (offered in ensemble productions of 1 CR each) REQUIREMENTS Electives Theatre Electives (9 CR) Students are required to select an area of concentration and take a minimum of 18 Concentration in Dance credits to complete the Minor in Performing Arts. The 18 credits must include PH 285 PH 285 Philosophy of Performing Arts (Philosophy of Performing Arts), the DA 100 introduction to Dance History foundation course for all of the Performing DA 300 Dance Production (6 CR) Arts concentrations. Electives Dance Electives (6 CR) Concentration in Music Performance – Vocal PH 285 Philosophy of Performing Arts MU 121 Musicianship I Course Descriptions Elective Music Elective (3 CR) †Elective Core Course Ensemble Music Ensemble (Choir) (5 CR; †PH 285 - Philosophy of Performing Arts offered in ensembles of 1 CR each) 3 CR Lessons Music Private Lessons (4 CR; This course examines the creation, offered at 1-2 CR each) expression and meaning of performance art. Through drama, music and voice, students Concentration in Music Performance – will critically analyzes the perennial elements Instrumental and structure of story and its place in PH 285 Philosophy of Performing Arts uncovering and creating meaning. MU 121 Musicianship I DA 100 – Introduction to Dance History Elective Music Elective (3 CR) 3 CR Ensemble Music Ensemble A survey of the purposes, functions and (Instrumental) (5 CR)

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manifestations of dance forms from early fundamental skills and cultural forces that civilization to the present. Relationships form the foundation of Musical Theater are examined between dance and cultural dance technique. developments. DA 107 – Irish Step Dance DA 101 – Ballet I 3 CR 3 CR This course is designed to introduce students This course is designed to introduce students to the basic positions, steps, terminology, to the basic positions, steps, terminology and fundamental skills and cultural forces that fundamental skills that form the foundation form the foundation of Irish Step Dance of ballet technique. technique.

DA 102 – Ballet II DA 299 - Special Topics in Dance 3 CR 3 CR This course is designed to further Designates new or occasional courses develop ballet technique and introduce that may or may not become part of the students advanced steps, terminology program’s permanent offerings. Courses and skills. Students must demonstrate an capitalize on timely topics, a faculty understanding of intermediate concepts. member’s particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. DA 103 – Jazz I Prerequisites are established by the program as appropriate for the specific course. Course 3 CR title is shown on the student’s transcript. This course is designed to introduce students Consult the current course schedule for to the basic positions, steps, terminology and available topics and prerequisites. fundamental skills that form the foundation of Jazz dance technique. DA 300 – Dance Production 1 CR DA 104 – Hip Hop This course requires participation in q dance 3 CR production in at least one genre of dance. This course is designed to introduce students This production is overseen by the director of to the basic positions, steps, terminology, the SHU Dance Ensemble. This course can be fundamental skills and cultural forces that taken multiple times for credit. form the foundation of Hip Hop dance technique. †THR 101 - Introduction to Theatre 3 CR DA 105 – Tap I The purpose of Introduction to Theatre 3 CR is to increase students’ understanding, This course is designed to introduce students appreciation and critical perceptions of the to the basic positions, steps, terminology, theatrical art-form. Readings and lectures fundamental skills and cultural forces that will focus on the elements of theatrical form the foundation of Tap dance technique. practice; artists and innovators of theatre throughout history; and on the theatre’s DA 106 – Dance for Musical Theater development as an art form and a social 3 CR phenomenon; participation in class forum discussions and sharing of critiques and This course is designed to introduce students short reports will offer avenues to explore to the basic positions, steps, terminology, students’ individual theatrical interests; and

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attendance at theatrical events will offer THR 121 - Voice for Musical Theatre II first-hand experience in theatre arts. 3 CR Voice for Musical Theatre II develops THR 102 - Blackbox Stage Production students’ skills on speech, diction, pitch, 1 CR analysis and interpretation through various Participation in TheatreFest, Improve and styles of period and contemporary musical other approved student-driven theatrical theatre works. Solo and ensemble application activities. All events are overseen by the of singing techniques, preparation and Director of Theatre. presentation.

THR 103 - Mainstage Production THR 130 - Stagecraft 1 CR 3 CR Participation in Spring mainstage musical An introduction to the basic materials and in one of the areas of theatrical discipline. techniques used in scene, painting, costume All events are overseen by the Director of and lighting production. Intended to equip Theatre. the student with the skills required to work on productions. This course will also hold discussions of basic terminology, shop THR 110 - Acting I organization, job descriptions, maintenance 3 CR procedures and safety. Other jobs such as Focuses on basic acting skills, including the Run Crew, Wardrobe, Front of House, Board development of imaginary circumstances, Operator or other duties will be discussed. improvisation and creative development. Students are introduced to skills in script THR 140 – Directing I analysis, character identity, emotional reality 3 CR and objective-driven structure through monologues and scene study. This course will cover an overview of both the responsibilities of a director and the various relationships a director has with THR 111 - Acting II designers, playwrights, stage manager, 3 CR tech staff, actors and dramaturges. This Focuses on acting skills, including the course will also explore various directional advance development of imaginary strategies and identify the different styles circumstances, improvisation and creative of theatre, stage types, floor plans, script development. Students will develop skills in interpretation, directional research and script analysis, character identity, emotional resources, concepts, conceptualization of a reality and objective-driven structure play and interpretation. Finally, this course through monologues and scene study. will introduce elements of directing and strategies for working with actors, staging THR 120 - Voice for Musical Theatre I short scenes and using a minimum of technical elements in a final scene. 3 CR Voice for Musical Theatre I introduces to THR 141 – Directing II skills on speech, diction, pitch, analysis and interpretation through various styles of 3 CR period and contemporary musical theatre This course will provide students with works. Solo and ensemble application practical understanding of advanced of singing techniques, preparation and stage directing strategies including presentation. conceptualization, interpretation, casting and cast and crew interaction. Students will

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also explore the similarities and differences will explore, analyze, produce and perform between directing for theatre, film and children’s plays and create accompanying television. educational curricula.

THR 150 – Introduction to Costumes THR 240 – Playwriting I 3 CR 3 CR This course is designed to introduce students This course is an introduction to the craft of to the fundamentals of costuming including a playwriting and the role of the playwright. socio-historical understanding of the role of Students will analyze works of significant costumes in theatre. playwrights in order to experience the process of the playwright. Students will THR 210 – Acting for Musical Theater I participate in various writing exercises in order to develop their own one act plays. 3 CR This course focuses on basic acting skills as THR 241 – Playwriting II they apply to musical theater. In particular students will focus on working with elevated 3 CR text and the transitions from scene into song. In this course students will hone their playwriting abilities through the THR 211 – Acting for Musical Theater II development of advanced techniques. Students will engage in peer critique in order 3 CR to develop their original works. Students will This course focuses on advanced acting skills also learn the role of the playwright in the as they apply to musical theater. In particular production process through the staging of an students will focus on working with elevated original one-act play. text and the transitions from scene into song as well as musical interludes, dance breaks THR 250 – Costume Design and reprises. 3 CR THR 230 – Children’s Theater I This course introduces students to the fundamentals of costume design including 3 CR basic design elements, script and character This course examines the fundamentals analysis and historical period and genre of children’s theater including dramatic research. structure, audience needs, directing and acting techniques that are employed in the THR 299 - Special Topics in Theatre production of theater for children. Students will explore, analyze and produce children’s 3 CR plays. Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the THR 231 – Children’s Theater II program’s permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on timely topics, a faculty 3 CR member’s particular interest, an experimental This course introduces students to advanced alternative to existing courses, etc. approaches to children’s theater production. Prerequisites are established by the program The course further builds upon foundational as appropriate for the specific course. Course concepts such as dramatic structure, title is shown on the student’s transcript. audience needs, directing and acting Consult the current course schedule for techniques as well as focuses on material available topics and prerequisites. adaptation, auditions, rehearsal, technical support and promotion. In addition, students

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THR 392 - Theatre Internship 1-6 CR An opportunity for qualified students in the Theatre Concentration of the Performing Arts minor to gain practical experience in theatre production and management. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program director.

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PHILOSOPHY MICHAEL VENTIMIGLIA, PH.D. Associate Professor The philosophical experience is considered integral to the intellectual and cultural development of today’s student. In our increasingly complex and dynamic culture, Major in Philosophy the growth of novel and changing ideas The major in Philosophy requires the unsettles traditional patterns of thought and completion of 30 credits. action. As a result, the role of philosophy becomes more vital, for it addresses the REQUIRED COURSES conflict between the enduring insights of the past and the new discoveries and theories PH 101 introduction to Philosophy of the present in an attempt to attain a PH 231 Philosophy of Knowledge coherent philosophy of life. or PH 232 Philosophy of Science In whatever way the student comes to Philosophy—whether it be to satisfy a PH 251 Ethics core, major, or elective requirement—the PH 272 Metaphysics department seeks to enrich the student’s PH 253 Philosophy of Law life-experience by making available the or broad and generous ideas that have shaped the contemporary intellectual world. The PH 255 Political Philosophy program provides a broad range of electives or dealing with historical movements, great PH 256 Philosophy of Technology philosophical figures of the past and or present, perennial philosophical themes, and PH 260 Women, Gender and contemporary issues. Philosophy, or PH 312 Philosophy of Marx (A course Faculty in social/political philosophy - others in this area may JESSE BAILEY, PH.D be designated by the Assistant Professor department) PH 390 Great Texts in Philosophy SEAMUS CAREY, PH.D. Four Philosophy electives Professor *Three of the courses must be taken as KENNETH KNIES, PH.D. “research paper by contract,” in which the Assistant Professor major will complete a 15-20 page research paper. See your faculty member, advisor, or EDWARD PAPA, PH.D. the chair for more information. Associate Professor Note: As Sacred Heart University students, all Philosophy majors will take a logic and ANDREW J. PIERCE, PH.D. critical thinking course, typically FLO 125. Lecturer

GORDON PURVES, PH.D. Assistant Professor Minor in Philosophy The minor in Philosophy requires the completion of the following 18 credits:

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REQUIRED COURSES †PH 101 - Introduction to Philosophy PH 101 introduction to Philosophy 3 CR Five Philosophy electives from A first encounter with the fundamental 200- or 300-level courses. problems of Western philosophy as they have been presented and addressed by outstanding and representative figures from Associate in Arts General Studies the history of Western thought. These figures pose questions of permanent significance on matters such as the nature of reality, the EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) possibility of knowledge, the nature of the PH 101 introduction to Philosophy good life, the grounds of moral obligation, Four Philosophy electives and the place of the human being in the universe.

Course Descriptions †PH 220 – Logic and the Nature of Rationality † Elective Core Course 3 CR Building on the material studied in FLO PHCC 104 - The Human Search for Truth, 125 Art of Thinking, this course explores Justice, and the Common Good the question, “What does it mean to be 3 CR rational?” Features both the formal study This course is the capstone course in Sacred of logical systems (first order logic, formal Heart University’s Common Core sequence of induction, decision theory, and game theory) study, The Human Journey. As the capstone, and philosophical discussions about the this course addresses the Core’s four connection between these systems and the fundamental questions of human meaning nature of rationality. Prerequisite: PH 101 and value. This course will investigate the religious or philosophical understanding of †PH 221 - Historical Survey of Philosophy I the human condition as a theme running 3 CR through the four stated questions. Students Primary texts from the philosophers of will study both classic and contemporary ancient Greece, the Hellenistic-Roman period texts from a range of religious and some and the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: PH 101 philosophical traditions, particularly the Catholic intellectual tradition. A vital component of the course will be students’ †PH 222 - Historical Survey of Philosophy II own responses to the four questions, 3 CR especially as those responses evolve through Primary texts from the philosophers of the the enrichment of the course material. As a Renaissance, Enlightenment, Modern, and capstone course, PHCC104 enables students Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: PH 101 to develop a personal, integrated set of answers to the common core questions †PH 224 - Ancient Philosophy through a range of modalities and media, including service projects, research papers, 3 CR artistic productions, student “portfolios” An examination of the beginnings of Western of completed assignments for all four Core philosophic thought from the pre-Socratics courses, and other similarly integrated and through the Hellenistic period, with extensive interdisciplinary work. consideration of Plato and Aristotle. Prerequisite: PH 101

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†PH 225 - Philosophy of Plato †PH 245 - Philosophy of Augustine 3 CR 3 CR The nature of the philosophical life is Examines Augustine’s contribution to the examined through an exploration of selected development of Roman Catholic philosophy Platonic dialogues. Prerequisite: PH 101 and theology. Prerequisite: PH 101

†PH 226 - Philosophy of Aristotle †PH 246 - Philosophy of Aquinas 3 CR 3 CR Emphasizes the ethics, politics, and Thomas Aquinas’s arguments on the metaphysics of the Aristotelian system existence and nature of God, human and its contrast to the Platonic synthesis. knowledge, the state, natural and divine Prerequisite: PH 101 law, virtue, grace, and the Incarnation. Prerequisite: PH 101 †PH 229 – Eastern Philosophy 3 CR †PH 251 - Ethics Study of key philosophical texts and thinkers 3 CR of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Are there good reasons for acting morally? Prerequisite: PH 101 Are consequences relevant to the morality of actions, or only our intentions? What is the †PH 231 - Philosophy of Knowledge nature of moral virtue? What is a good life? This course will provide systematic analysis 3 CR of these and other questions, drawing from The conditions that make knowledge important works in the history of moral possible and the criteria of truth and falsity. philosophy, and engaging with pressing Selected representative historical thinkers. contemporary ethical issues. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PH 101 PH 101

†PH 232 - Philosophy of Science †PH 253 – Philosophy of Law 3 CR 3 CR Selected topics in the philosophy of science The philosophical study of the nature of law, are explored, such as: the distinction the legal system’s relationship to natural law, between science and pseudoscience; the and theories of jurisprudence. Prerequisite: nature of confirmation, refutation, and PH 101 explanation; realism and antirealism about scientific theories; the possibility of conflict †PH 255 - Political Philosophy between science, religion, and the law. Prerequisite: PH 101 3 CR Primary texts from the history of political †PH 241 - Medieval Philosophy thought including Plato, Lao-Tzu, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, 3 CR Mill and Rawls. Prerequisite: PH 101 The Aristotelian tradition as developed within Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Prerequisite: †PH 256 - Philosophy of Technology PH 101 3 CR Examination of the nature of technology, its relationship to science, and its influence on our understanding of reality and ourselves.

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Particular metaphysical, ethical, or socio- †PH 272 - Metaphysics cultural aspects of philosophy of technology 3 CR may be emphasized. Prerequisite: PH 101 Investigates some of the great themes of European philosophy and the problem of †PH 258 - Bioethics: Philosophical metaphysics as the intellectual inquiry which Approaches is supposed to clarify the nature of reality. 3 CR Topics include: the problems of the one and Examines the ethical and legal issues the many, being and nothingness, change surrounding abortion, physician-assisted and necessity, the relation between the suicide, euthanasia, genetic cloning, genetic intelligible world and phenomenal reality, therapy/enhancement, genetic patenting, personal identity and free will. Prerequisite: and health care allocation. Prerequisite: PH PH 101 101 †PH 283 - Philosophical Theology †PH 259 – Philosophy of Race 3 CR 3 CR The problem of God before and after Kant’s Investigates the many philosophical issues “Copernical Revolution,” phenomenology surrounding race and racial identity. Some of religion and postmodern theology. issues are metaphysical, such as what races Prerequisite: PH 101 are and whether race is a “real” feature of persons or not. Other issues are moral and †PH 284 - Philosophy of Film political issues, such as what racism is, how 3 CR it shapes our political landscape, and how societies can combat it. Uses contemporary films to lead students through advanced philosophical examination of issues such as epistemology, ethics, †PH 260 – Women, Gender and Philosophy religion, technology, and the nature 3 CR of the mind. Prerequisite: PH 101 Philosophical investigation of the ways that sex and gender shape our lives, experiences, PH 285 - Philosophy of Performing Arts and societies. Are there natural differences between men and women? Does our gender 3 CR provide us with a distinct ethical, political, This course examines the creation, or epistemological perspective? What does expression, and meaning of the performing it mean to treat men and women equally? arts. Through drama, music, and voice, Course places special emphasis on women’s students will critically analyze the perennial contributions to various branches of elements and structure of story and its place philosophy. in uncovering and creating meaning.

†PH 270 - Philosophical Anthropology †PH 299 - Special Topics in Philosophy 3 CR 3 CR Reflections on the nature and meaning of Designates new or occasional courses human existence, especially in contemporary that may or may not become part of the philosophy such as existentialism and department’s permanent offerings. Courses Marxism. Writings of Buber and Scheler on capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty human nature are studied. Prerequisite: PH member’s particular interest, an experimental 101 alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisites established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course

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title is shown on the student’s transcript. †PH 314 Truth and Meaning Consult the current course schedule for 3 CR available topics and prerequisites. Historical investigation of the nature of meaning and language, with a particular †PH 306 - Existentialism focus on work done since the mid-nineteenth 3 CR century. Explores the relationship between Nineteenth- and 20th-century existentialism, the meaning of a proposition and the especially the thought of Kierkegaard, conditions for the possibility of its truth Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre. or verification, and the extent to which all Prerequisite: PH 101 meaning and understanding are (or are not) unified into a holistic “conceptual scheme.” PH 307 - Philosophy of Lived Experience †PH 322 - American Philosophy 3 CR 3 CR Introduces phenomenology as a working method for philosophical reflection on Engages representative figures from lived-experience. Topics include the American Transcendentalism and American distinction between the natural and Pragmatism in the attempt to answer the phenomenological attitudes; the intentional questions, “How shall I live?” “What can I structure of consciousness; the basic analysis know?” and “What is real?” Prerequisite: PH of cognitive, evaluative and volitional 101 experience; and the phenomenological critique of naturalism, dualism, and †PH 330 -- East/West Comparative subjective idealism. Prerequisite: PH 101 Philosophy 3 CR †PH 312 Philosophy of Marx Heidegger and East Asian thought, the origin 3 CR of Greek and Chinese philosophy; the Kyoto Philosophical foundations of Marx’s thought school; Nishitani’s Religion and Nothingness. in Aristotle, Hegel, Feuerbach, and other Prerequisite: PH 101 predecessors. Analysis of Marx’s conceptions of alienation, exploitation, historical PH 350 - Environmental Philosophy materialism, and his critique of liberal 3 CR political thought. Various philosophical responses to Marxism and evaluation of Investigates questions about the relationship its applicability to contemporary capitalist between humans and the environment, societies. including: What is the moral status of nonhumans? What are our obligations regarding climate change? Can we have †PH 313 Contemporary Continental obligations to future generations? How ought Philosophy we to balance concerns about the economy, 3 CR the environment, and distributive justice? Investigation of themes and methods that have emerged in continental philosophy PH 351 - Philosophical Psychology since the mid-twentieth century. Topics may 3 CR include the hermeneutic and deconstructivist challenges to phenomenology and Investigates philosophical questions that existentialism, post-humanist approaches arise in establishing psychology as a science. to ethics, post-structuralist approaches to Explores field-defining concepts such as society, and the metaphysics of structures soul and mind, as well as particular problems and events. pertaining to the division and connection of

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mental phenomena. Specific themes may be also investigated. Prerequisite: PH 101 emphasized, such as the relation between psychology and physiology, the practical †PH 390 – Great Texts in Philosophy value of psychology, the normal and the 3 CR abnormal, and the comparability of human and animal. Detailed examination of a single work that has had a significant influence on the history of philosophy. Emphasis on understanding †PH 360 - Evolution, Philosophy, and the author’s arguments, methods, and Christianity motivations through close reading. The 3 CR historical background, history of influence, To gain an understanding of evolutionary and contemporary appropriation of the text biology and the philosophical may also be considered. The specific course difficulties it creates for Christianity and our title which changes annually, will be shown understanding of human nature. Prerequisite: on the student’s transcript. PH 101 Prerequisite: PH 101

†PH 361 – Modern Philosophy 3 CR European and Anglo-American philosophy from the 17ths century Enlightenment to the early 20th century. Prerequisite: PH 101

†PH 365 – German Philosophical Tradition 3 CR The philosophical traditions from , from Leibniz in the 17th century through contemporary writers.

†PH 366 – Philosophy of Kant 3 CR The philosophical writings of Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), one of the giants of Western philosophy.

†PH 367 – Philosophy of Hegel 3 CR The philosophical writings of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831), the preeminent philosopher of German Idealism.

†PH 380 - Love in the Western Tradition 3 CR Examines the idea of love in the Western intellectual tradition, from the Greeks to today. Philosophical problems arising from the scientific study of love and altruism are

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POLITICAL SCIENCE the major in Political Science requires the completion of 36 credits. A minimum of The Political Science major seeks to 27 credits must be earned through formal awaken in students an appreciation and an classroom instruction. The balance of credits understanding of politics and government in can be earned through formal coursework or the broadest and deepest sense. It considers Political Science internships. democratic governance the key to civilization and ethics as central to democratic life. REQUIRED COURSES Courses are offered in four major areas: PO 121 introduction to American American politics, comparative politics, Government international relations and political PO 122 introduction to International philosophy and theory. Classroom learning Relations is enriched in a number of ways, including PO 200 Approaches to Political field trips to the state Capitol, Washington, Science D.C.; internships with legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly; Washington PO 300 Foundations of Political and district office internships with national Thought legislators; election campaign and party PO 395 Senior Seminar in Political organization internships; and internships with Science public administrators. Students are also required to take at least Students who major or minor in Political one course in Comparative Politics. Science prepare themselves for careers in law, teaching, elective office, government The remaining 18 credits in Political Science service, many areas of business and not-for- can be taken as electives profit management, international business, journalism, campaign management and other endeavors. COMPARATIVE POLITICS PO 309 British Politics Faculty PO 310 irish Politics PO 314 Middle East Politics LESLEY A. DENARDIS, PH.D. PO 315 Latin American Politics Associate Professor PO 316 South Asian Politics PO 317 African Politics ALKA JAUHARI, PH.D. Assistant Professor PO 318 Contemporary European Politics STEVEN J. MICHELS, PH.D. Associate Professor POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY PO 298 Democracy GARY L. ROSE, PH.D. PO 300 Foundations of Professor, Chair PoliticalThought PO 303 Radical Political Thought PO 304 American Political Thought Major in Political Science PO 305 Ethics and Politics: Profiles of For students entering Sacred Heart Practicing Politicians University in the Academic Year 2003–2004, PO 306 Liberalism

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PO 307 Conservatism Sacred Heart University. The course explores PO 308 Theories of Political questions regarding human meaning Economy and value by specifically focusing on the social and political dimensions of the Core Questions. This course will include an REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES FOR analysis of the major political philosophers MAJOR (BEGINNING FALL 2013) and their perspectives on the following: 6 Credits of a Foreign Language What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to live a life of meaning and purpose? What does it mean to forge a more Minor in Political Science just society for the common good? What does it mean to appreciate and understand The minor in Political Science requires the the natural world? The course will also completion of the following 18 credits: incorporate key thinkers from the Catholic Intellectual tradition as they approach the REQUIRED COURSES core questions. PO 121 introduction to American Government †PO 121 - Introduction to American PO 122 introduction to International Government Relations 3 CR Electives One Political Theory elective Examines the theoretical foundation of One Comparative Politics American government, the U.S. Constitution, elective political behavior, interest groups, political parties, Congress, the presidency and the Two Political Science electives Supreme Court.

†PO 122 - Introduction to International Associate in Arts: General Relations Studies Emphasis 3 CR Focuses on fundamental factors in REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) understanding international relations. PO 121 introduction to American Sovereignty, nation-states, national interests, Government power, diplomacy, United Nations, war, PO 122 introduction to International terrorism, ethnicity and low-intensity warfare, Relations the environment and global politics are studied. Electives Three Political Science electives †PO 200 - Approaches to Political Science 3 CR Course Descriptions What is politics? And how best can we study it? This course examines how the study of † Elective Core Course politics has changed since Aristotle coined the term “political science” more than POCC 103 - The Human Community: The 2,000 years ago. Particular emphasis is on Individual and Society the development of political science as a 3 CR discipline in the 20th century. This is the third of four courses in The Human Journey, the Common Core Curriculum at

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†PO 212 - American State and Local of executive leadership, relationship with Government Congress, public opinion and impact of 3 CR individual presidents are explored. Examines the subnational level of American Prerequisite: PO 121 politics. Topics include the constitutional position of state governments, federal-state †PO 218 - The Politics of Presidential interaction, financing of state governments, Elections political parties, group activity and public 3 CR policies. Explores the various dimensions of Prerequisite: PO 121 presidential elections and controversial issues associated with the selection process. †PO 213 - Lobbying and the Legislative Topics include political coalitions, campaign Process strategy, the role of media and money, 3 CR conventions and presidential debates. Focuses on the central role of lobbyists and Prerequisite: PO 121 interest groups within the context of the lawmaking process. Lobbying strategies and †PO 240 - War and Conflict linkages between lobbyists and lawmakers 3 CR are explored. Guest speakers and trip to the Topics include the causes of war, case state Capitol supplement class lectures. studies of major wars, theories of instinctual aggression, psychological behavior, ethnicity, †PO 215 - Political Parties national interests, imperialism, economics, 3 CR international systems and other topics. Focuses on the role of political parties in American democracy. Examines the structure †PO 242 - International Organizations and function of party organization, behavior 3 CR of the American electorate and effectiveness Focuses on the origin, evolution, structure of parties in the governing process. Platforms and functions of regional and global and categories of minor parties are also intergovernmental and nongovernmental discussed. organizations. Special attention is given Prerequisite: PO 121 to the changing role of the post–Cold War United Nations. †PO 216 - Congress and the Legislative Process †PO 243 - Terrorism 3 CR 3 CR Examines the constitutional powers of History and evolution of terrorism in its Congress, historical development, legislative global, cultural, psychological, religious process and relationship with executive and secular contexts. Special focus on branch of government. military, diplomatic, political and economic Prerequisite: PO 121 responses as nuclear, chemical, biological and cyberwarfare capabilities spread in the †PO 217 - The American Presidency 21st century. 3 CR †PO 244 - American Foreign Policy Traces the role of the chief executive in the American political system. Attention is 3 CR given to the evolution, functions and limits Examines themes of American foreign policy.

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Topics include containment, deterrence, Rousseau. Themes include human nature, the détente, changing bases of national power, structure and purpose of government, justice foreign policy development, terrorism, narco- and ethics, liberty and rights and the role of criminality and environmental issues. property.

†PO 285 - Future Politics †PO 303 - Radical Political Thought 3 CR 3 CR Explores the transformation of America Have the benefits promised by liberal and the planet. Consequences of shift from democracy been realized fully and by all industrial to informational to networked individuals equally? This course focuses on economy on environment, society, careers, those who claim to be neglected, alienated domestic and international politics are or oppressed by conventional politics and its studied. institutions.

†PO 291 - Ethics and International Politics PO 304 - American Political Thought 3 CR 3 CR Role of ethics and morality in international The Constitution of 1787 was based on politics. Synthesis of religion and Idealism, speculation and a series of untested national interest and Realism in foreign principles: it is possible for a territory policy. as large as the United States to be self- governing; self-interest can be made to serve †PO 298 Democracy the common good; and minority rights can be protected in a system based on majority 3 CR rule. This course examines documents related Examines the theories and practices to the founding and other readings that surrounding popular government from its shape, question and are inspired by political origins to the present day. Topics include life in our country. representation, presidentialism and democratization. †PO 305 - Ethics and Politics: Profiles of Practicing Politicians †PO 299 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 CR 3 CR Readings in ethics and the lives of practicing Designates new or occasional courses politicians from George Washington to that may or may not become part of the the present that reaffirm foundations of department’s permanent offerings. Courses democratic life, including virtue, integrity, capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty honor and trust. Class time includes dialogue member’s particular interest, an experimental with public officials. alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisites established by the department †PO 306 - Liberalism as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. 3 CR Consult the current course schedule for Liberalism emerged in the 17th century to available topics and current prerequisites. advance individual liberty and a free and open society against religious conformity †PO 300 - Foundations of Political Thought and ascribed status. This course examines this radical change, how liberalism itself has 3 CR since changed and the role that liberalism Examines essential thinkers in political plays in politics today. science, including Aristotle, Machiavelli and

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†PO 307 - Conservatism fundamentalism are studied. 3 CR What conservatives have in common is †PO 315 - Latin American Politics an unwavering reverence for history and 3 CR tradition. Consequently, what it means to be An introduction to the political culture a conservative is determined by time and and structures of Latin America. Explores place. This course examines many variants of key themes and challenges for the region, conservatism, including 18th-century Europe including democratization, economic and the contemporary United States. development, violence and revolution, militarism and the relationship with the †PO 308 - Theories of Political Economy United States. 3 CR Examines the foundation of and challenges †PO 316 - South Asian Politics to market capitalism. The role of political 3 CR actors, shortcomings of the market and the Explores the political cultures, religious trend toward globalization are emphasized. traditions, governing structures, key Seminal works of Adam Smith, Karl Marx and personalities and political tensions in several other economic theorists are explored. South Asian countries.

†PO 309 - British Politics †PO 317 - African Politics 3 CR 3 CR Examines the politics and governing Study of African politics during colonial structures of Great Britain as well as the and postcolonial periods. Roots of political contemporary challenges of the 21st century. conflict, barriers to conflict resolution and relationship between African nations and the †PO 310 - Irish Politics United States are explored. 3 CR Examines the politics and governing †PO 318 - Contemporary European Politics structures of Ireland as well as the 3 CR contemporary challenges of the 21st century. A comparative analysis of several European political systems. Similarities and differences †PO 313 - The Politics of European are explored with respect to governing Integration structures, political culture and patterns of 3 CR political behavior. Explores the political complexities associated with the integration of European nations. †PO 319/PS 224 - Political Psychology The structure and function of European 3 CR governing institutions are examined and Themes and concepts related to the analyzed. expanding field of political psychology. Topics include the impact of media, †PO 314 - Middle East Politics nationalism, extremism and security. The 3 CR psychology of leadership is examined through case studies. Problems and prospects of the Middle East. Area history, culture, Islam, intrusion of the West, oil, impact of personalities, Arab- Israeli problem, modernization and Islamic

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†PO 320 - Modern Political Economy †PO 330 - Computer-Simulated Foreign 3 CR Policy Examines free market and centralized 3 CR approaches to economic development. Simulations of international political systems. Impact of approaches toward income College students from the United States distribution, welfare policy, health care and and around the world interactively conduct social security are explored through case foreign policy of actual nations via the studies. Internet.

†PO 321 - Public Administration †PO 341 - International Law 3 CR 3 CR Survey of organizational theories Traces the development of international law and professional skills useful to those and reviews principles and cases in major contemplating public sector service topical areas. Addresses public service context, planning, budgeting, communication, leadership and †PO 351 - Constitutional Law other skills. 3 CR An inquiry into American constitutional law †PO 322 - American Public Policy through the study of outstanding cases. 3 CR Attention is given to the development of Models of policy making. Examines constitutional doctrines and the processes of government policies toward civil, gender legal reasoning. and minority rights, crime, health, welfare, Prerequisite: PO 121 education, environment and other areas †PO 352 - The First Amendment †PO 323 – American Education Policy 3 CR 3 CR Examines U.S. Supreme Court cases involving Overview of the major issues and themes the freedom of religion, speech, press, affecting education policy in the U.S. assembly and petition. Special attention Historical, political and social setting of is given to the balance between personal American education are explored, with liberty and societal order. special focus on the major actors involved in the policy making process. Prerequisite: PO 121

- Internship Program †PO 325 - Politics, Law and Judicial Behavior PO 391 3 CR 3–6 CR Examines the judiciary’s role in the American Congressional district staff, state Capitol political process. Topics include the or Washington, D.C., internships; election nature of law, political influence in judicial campaign and party organization internships; decision making, court organization, judicial not-for-profit organization internships and recruitment and the powers and limitations others. of the judiciary. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair Prerequisite: PO 121 PO 395 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 CR Advanced study of a particular theme or

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topic in a seminar setting. Required capstone course for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission.

PO 399 - Independent Study 1–3 CR Guided study of a topic that goes beyond normal course offerings under the direction of a member of the Political Science faculty. Approval of the chair of the Political Science program required. By special arrangement.

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PSYCHOLOGY JESSICA SAMUOLIS, PH.D. Assistant Professor The Psychology program provides its students with a basic foundation in the CHRISTINA J. TAYLOR, PH.D. scientific study of human behavior. This Associate Professor background is of value to two groups of students: those who enter the employment market after completion of the Baccalaureate ALBERT WAKIN, M.S., CAGS Instructor degree and those who further their education through graduate study and pursue a career in psychology or a related DEIRDRE YEATER, PH.D. field. Assistant Professor

The department offers courses on conducting experimental research, as well Major In Psychology as providing internship opportunities and a wide range of elective courses covering The major in Psychology requires the many different areas of interest. completion of 38 credits.

REQUIRED COURSES Faculty PS 110 introduction to Psychology PS 111 Thinking Critically about RACHEL E. BOWMAN, PH.D. Psychological Science Associate Professor Electives Three Psychology electives PS 301 Research Design & Analysis I MAUREEN A. CONARD, PH.D. PS 302 Research Design & Analysis II Associate Professor (4 credits)

SUSAN GANNON, M.A. PS 335 Human and Animal Learning Instructor PS 351 Brain and Behavior PS 380 Advanced Psychological RUTH M. GRANT, PH.D. Research (4 credits) Visiting Assistant Professor PS 382 Systems and Theories of Psychology RONALD HAMEL, M.A. Instructor PS 396/7/8 Capstone Experience in Psychology (one course) WILLIAM MAYER, PSY.D. Lecturer Minor In Psychology DAWN MELZER, PH.D., The minor in Psychology requires the Assistant Professor completion of the following 18 credits.

MINDY MISERENDINO, PH.D. REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR Associate Professor, Chair PS 110 introduction to Psychology SHIRLEY PAVONE, PH.D. PS 111 Thinking Critically about Visiting Assistant Professor Psychological Science PS 382 Systems and Theories of Psychology

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Electives Three Psychology electives must achieve a C+ or better in this course before moving on to PS 111.

Associate in Arts General Studies †PS 111 Thinking Critically about Psychological Science EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS - PSYCHOLOGY 3 CR (18 CREDITS) This course is designed to help students PS 110 introduction to Psychology develop the critical thinking skills necessary to understand psychology as the science PS 111 Thinking Critically about of human behavior. Note: Students must Psychological Science achieve a C+ or better in this course before PS 382 Systems and Theories of moving on to any of the 300-level courses in Psychology Psychology. Electives Three Psychology electives Prerequisite: C+ or better in PS 110

†PS 211 Human Sexuality Course Descriptions 3 CR An in-depth analysis of issues relating † Elective Core Course to human sexuality, including historical perspectives and their significance, research PSCC103 The Human Community: The evaluation, gender identity, communication, Individual and Society sexual response and sexual dysfunction and 3 CR its treatment. This course is the third of four courses in Prerequisite: PS 110 Sacred Heart University’s Common Core Curriculum, The Human Journey. This course †PS 212 Abnormal Psychology will address the four fundamental questions 3 CR of human meaning and value that serve as the unifying frame for all the courses Examines various mental disorders, such in The Human Journey. This particular as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, brain course engages students in a study of the damage, retardation, sexual deviations. relationship between psychology – the Prerequisite: PS 110 science of human behavior and mental processes and the Catholic intellectual †PS 215 Social Psychology: Interpersonal tradition – which is characterized by rigorous Factors intellectual inquiry and an openness to 3 CR scientific ideas. This course aims to help us understand ourselves as human persons, as Explores how people are affected by the well as to understand the social and physical persons around them. Topics include: person environments in which we live. perception, first impressions, interpersonal attraction, nonverbal communication, †PS 110 Introduction to Psychology romantic love, prejudice, stereotyping, aggression, conformity, obedience and 3 CR environmental influences on behavior. Introduction to psychology as the science Prerequisite: PS 110 of behavior, focusing on the physiological, cognitive, learning, sociocultural and psychodynamic bases of behavior. Note: Students planning to major in Psychology

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†PS 220 Drugs: Use and Abuse in †PS 252 Child Development Psychology Contemporary Society 3 CR 3 CR Traces development from conception Examines the nature of drug use, legal and through childhood, including basic concepts illegal, in contemporary society. Emphasis and theories as applied to psychological is on behavioral and physiological effects processes of perception, cognition, of psychoactive substances, addictions, social interactions, affective and moral rehabilitation strategies and ethical issues. development. Prerequisite: PS 110 Prerequisite: PS 110

†PS 222 Sports Psychology †PS 255 Industrial and Organizational 3 CR Psychology Provides information on and facilitates 3 CR understanding of individual sport behavior. Explores theories and methods involved in Emphasis is on the psychological constructs application of the psychological principles in and concepts that relate to and help explain work settings. Emphasis is on understanding the phenomena of sports performance. theory, research, learning methods and Prerequisite: PS 110 techniques used in practice. Prerequisite: PS 110 †PS 224/PO 319 Political Psychology 3 CR †PS 256 Consumer Psychology Themes and concepts related to the 3 CR expanding field of political psychology. Examines psychological, social and Topics include the media, nationalism, behavioral processes involved in consumer extremism and security. Psychology of behavior, with a special emphasis on ethical leadership examined through case studies. issues. Prerequisite: PS 110 Prerequisite: PS 110

†PS 233 Introduction to Clinical Psychology †PS 273 Adolescent Development 3 CR 3 CR Provides an understanding of basic An in-depth study of developmental and principles and tools used in clinical practice behavioral issues in adolescence. Emphasis is to implement behavioral interventions. on adjustment to adolescent roles, the search Students are expected to master some of the for self-identity and healthy and unhealthy elemental principles of cognitive-behavioral personality development. therapy and to demonstrate the applicability Prerequisite: PS 110 of these principles to their own experience. Prerequisite: PS 110 †PS 274 Adult Development 3 CR †PS 241 Psychology of Personality Considers various psychological issues and 3 CR developmental tasks of adulthood and Explores scientific perspectives on middle age, psychological characteristics of personality including trait, biological, the elderly and the psychology of death and Freudian, neo-Freudian, social learning and dying. humanistic. Prerequisite: PS 110 Prerequisite: PS 110

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†PS 275 Psychology of Women title is shown on the student’s transcript. 3 CR Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites. Surveys and examines current research and theories about women and gender. Topics include: gender-role stereotypes, attitudes PS 301 Research Design & Analysis I toward women, gender-role socialization, 3 CR women and work, sexuality, marriage, love Students learn how to do primary and the biology of women. quantitative research in psychology and Prerequisite: PS 110 to apply basic statistical principles to data collected using the scientific method. †PS 285 Psychological Counseling I Emphasis is on descriptive, correlational and other nonexperimental designs. 3 CR Prerequisites: PS 111 with a C+ or better, Deals with the fundamental principles of MA 131 plus one additional college-level counseling and involves the study of several mathematics course with an average of C+ or different theoretical approaches, including better across both mathematics courses with client-centered and rational-emotive. neither grade below C Prerequisite: PS 110 PS 302 Research Design & Analysis II PS 286 Psychological Counseling II 4 CR 3 CR Students continue to learn how to do Presents further dimensions of the helping primary quantitative research in psychology relationship and the approaches of reality, and to apply basic statistical principles cognitive and Gestalt therapy. Audiotapes to data collected using the scientific of students’ counseling efforts are critiqued method. Emphasis is on hypothesis testing in class. in experimental and quasi-experimental Prerequisite: PS 285 designs, with special consideration given to the control of extraneous variables. †PS 295 Health Psychology Prerequisite: PS 301, with at least a C+ 3 CR PS 313 Abnormal Psychology in Film Focuses on the relationship between attitudes and personality factors and 3 CR health. Emphasis is on stress management Study of the diagnosis, causes and treatment and behavioral change methods for health of the major psychological disorders through improvement and maintenance. examination of their portrayal in popular Prerequisite: PS 110 films. Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better PS 299 Special Topics in Psychology 3 CR PS 331 Psychological Tests and Measurements Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the 3 CR department’s permanent offerings. Courses Examines principles, theories, applications capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty and ethics of psychological tests used for member’s particular interest, an experimental clinical, educational, industrial or legal alternative to existing courses, etc. purposes. Specific tests and issues unique to Prerequisites established by the department their use and abuse are presented. as appropriate for the specific course. Course

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Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better theories in psychopharmacology and drug abuse research. Basic principles of PS 335 Human and Animal Learning pharmacology, neurotransmission and drug use are covered. 3 CR Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better or BI Explores theories of learning from their 111/113 historical origin to the present and focuses on how these theories can be applied to the “real world.” Students will gain insight into PS 380 Advanced Psychological Research the factors that influence their own behavior, 4 CR as well as the behavior of others. Covers research techniques and literature in Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better or BI a particular area of psychology. Laboratory 111/113 work is included. Prerequisite: PS 302 with a C+ or better PS 350/BI 205 Essentials of Neuroscience 3 CR PS 382 Systems and Theories of Psychology Introduces students to the field of 3 CR neuroscience, which combines biology An historical survey of theoretical and psychology into a single area of study. formulations and systems in psychology. Topics range from the cellular and molecular Evaluates structuralism, functionalism, physiology of neurons to issues of human behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, language, cognition, mental illness and drug psychoanalysis and humanistic and cognitive use. orientation. Prerequisites: PS 111 with a C+ or better or BI Prerequisites: PS 111 with a C+ or better, 111/113 Senior Psychology majors or minors or departmental permission PS 351 Brain and Behavior 3 CR PS 389 Advanced Special Topics Examines the molecular and molar views 3 CR of the nervous and endocrine systems and Designates new or occasional upper-level emphasizes the roles of these systems in courses that may or may not become part behavior. of the department’s permanent offerings. Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better or BI Courses capitalize on a timely topic, reflect a 111/113 faculty member’s particular interest or offer an alternative to existing courses. PS 352 Hormones and Behavior Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better 3 CR This course examines the hormonal PS 390–395 Psychological Research mediation of various behaviors, including 1–6 CR play, aggression, parenting and cognitive Research in the basic areas of scientific functioning. psychology performed under the supervision Prerequisite: PS 111 with a C+ or better or BI of participating faculty. By special 111/113 arrangement with faculty member.

PS 353 Psychopharmacology PS 396 Capstone: Psychology Internship 3 CR 3 CR This course presents current data and A senior course which integrates theory

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and practice with supervised placement in agencies, schools and/or institutions. Seminars focus on career assessment, personal growth and work skills. Prerequisite: Senior Psychology major standing

PS 397 Capstone: Psychological Research 3 CR A senior course in which students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. Course may involve a review and discussion of relevant literature in a seminar format and/or data collection in a laboratory setting. Intended for students who are planning to go to graduate school in Psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of department

PS 398 Capstone: Practicum Project 3 CR A senior course in which students participate in a community service and/or research project to learn a set of practical skills and apply this knowledge to their other Psychology courses in a career-related setting. Prerequisite: Senior Psychology major standing Note: The department may allow other courses to substitute for PS 396, PS 397 or PS 398, provided the course meets certain criteria and is approved by the chair.

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SOCIAL WORK The student is required to maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and a GPA of 2.5 or Social work is both a profession and a higher in required major courses. method of helping. As a profession, social work assists individuals, families, groups REQUIRED COURSES organizations and the community to meet their needs, solve problems, obtain resources SW 101 introduction to Social Work and achieve goals. As a method of helping, SW 224 Cultural Competency social work involves purposeful use of SW 265 Social Welfare as a Social professional knowledge, skills and values Institution to facilitate development and change in individuals or larger systems. SW 266 Social Welfare Policy and Services The Baccalaureate Social Work Program SW 267 Human Behavior and the employs a liberal arts perspective that Social Environment I provides students with analytical, conceptual SW 268 Human Behavior and the and interactional skills that allow them to Social Environment II identify client strengths and resources, to implement planned change and to intervene SW 275 Social Work Practice I in problem situations. SW 278 Junior Field Practicum SW 279 Junior Field Practicum The major in Social Work prepares students Seminar for professional generalist social work practice at the beginning level and for SW 375 Social Work Practice II graduate study. The baccalaureate degree SW 378 Senior Field Practicum I program is accredited by the Council on SW 379 Senior Field Practicum Social Work Education. Seminar I SW 380 Senior Field Practicum II SW 381 Senior Field Practicum Faculty Seminar II SW 390 Research Methods for Social PATRICIA CARL-STANNARD, M.S.W, L.C.S.W. Work Clinical Assistant Professor

REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES BRONWYN CROSS-DENNY, M.S.W, L.C.S.W., PH.D. PS 110 introduction to Psychology Assistant Professor, Interim Director BI 010 The Nature of Life or JOHN MCTIGHE, M.DIV., M.S.W., PH.D. BI 030 The Human Body Assistant Professor PO 121 introduction to American Government SO 110 Sociological Imagination Major in Social Work SO 215 Social Psychology: The major in Social Work requires the Macroprocesses Society completion of 46 major credits, plus 18 – 19 credits of required supporting courses in SO 254 Society and Economic Change Psychology, Biology, Political Science and Sociology.

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Course Descriptions SW 267 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I SW 101 Introduction to Social Work 3 CR 3 CR Theories of human development with Explores the profession of social work as a emphasis on stages of the life cycle; human career choice. Focuses on generalist social diversity; and the biological, psychological, work practice as a societal response to social socioeconomic, spiritual and cultural problems with an orientation to professional influences on development. knowledge, skills, values and ethics. Prerequisites: BI 010 or BI 030, PS 101 or PS Prerequisite: SO 101 or SO 110 110 and SW 101

SW 140 Perspectives on Family Violence SW 268 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 3 CR 3 CR The effects and characteristics of family violence from the legal, medical and social A study of diverse family, group, community perspectives. Incidence and preconditions of and organizational systems and their impact child abuse, spousal abuse and elder abuse on human development and behavior. are studied. Theoretical knowledge and assessment skills are emphasized. SW 224 Cultural Competency Prerequisite: SW 267 3 CR SW 275 Social Work Practice I Provides students with a framework for understanding how diversity characterizes 3 CR and shapes the human experience and is Emphasizes the generalist model of social critical to the formation of identity. work practice, the use of systems theory, the strengths perspective and professional SW 265 Social Welfare as a Social Institution values and skills to facilitate the planned change and problem-solving process. 3 CR Prerequisites: Junior standing and SW 101 An introduction to the social service delivery system and resources, the values and ethics inherent in policy and the role of the SW 278 Junior Field Practicum social work profession. Includes a global 4 CR perspective on comparative social welfare Internship for two days each week in a systems. human service agency where students are Prerequisite: SW 101 and PO 121 professionally supervised in social work practice with clients and the community. SW 266 Social Welfare Policy and Services Prerequisites: SW 265, SW 267, SW 275 and 3 CR departmental evaluation for admission to Intermediate Major Status; Corequisite: SW Examines how social policy is formulated 279 and implemented with a focus on the inequalities and inequities in social welfare policy that express institutional SW 279 Junior Field Practicum Seminar discrimination. Emphasizes the development 2 CR of macropractice skills. Taken concurrently with SW 278, this course Prerequisites: PO 121, SO 254 and SW 265 facilitates, reinforces and supports field- based learning. Emphasizes engagement,

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assessment, intervention planning, from the entire curriculum to professional interviewing skills and professional values practice. and ethics. Corequisites: SW 378 and SW 380 Corequisite: SW 278 SW 390 Research Methods for Social Work SW 299 Special Topics in Social Work 4 CR 3 CR Development of research skills for evaluation Designates new or occasional courses and enhancement of social work practice. that may or may not become part of the Emphasizes research designs, sampling, program’s permanent offerings. Courses practice evaluation, program evaluation, capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty measurement instruments and basic member’s particular interest, an experimental statistics. alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisite: Junior standing Prerequisites established by the program as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.

SW 375 Social Work Practice II 3 CR Examines intervention skills with families, groups, communities and organizations using the planned change process. Introduces spirituality in social work practice. Prerequisite: SW 275

SW 378 and SW 380 Senior Field Practicum I and II 4 CR each Professionally supervised Senior internship for two days each week. Integration of theory with practice and the development of appropriate skills and knowledge, along with professional identification, values and attitudes. Prerequisites: SW 278 and SW 279 and evaluation for admission to Degree Candidacy status; Corequisites: SW 379 and SW 381

SW 379 and SW 381 Senior Field Practicum Seminar I and II 2 CR each Emphasis is on professional development, the use of research methods to evaluate one’s own practice and application of theory

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SOCIOLOGY REQUIRED COURSES Sociology is the systematic and scientific AN 110 Human Cultural Diversity study of social life, from peer groups to mass SO 110 Sociological Imagination media to the global society. The Sociology SO 372 Sociological Theory Program at Sacred Heart University is value SO 373 Applications of Sociological driven and the faculty provide a course of Theory study that fosters awareness of social conflict and inequality while highlighting practices SO 382 Methods of Social Research and structures that promote healthy SO 383 Applications of Social self development, cohesive family and Research community and a fair and just society. The SO 398 Senior Seminar in Sociology Program provides an excellent foundation for careers in professional sociology and social Electives Two Sociology electives research, teaching, counseling, community (other than electives used service, human resources, journalism, public toward concentration) relations, government service, law, NGOs and other non-profit organizations. Additional Requirements for General Sociology Concentration: 9 credits SO 392 Sociology Internship

Faculty Two courses from the following: SO 201 Poverty and Inequality in the COLLEEN BUTLER-SWEET, PH.D. United States Assistant Professor SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in Contemporary Society STEPHEN J. LILLEY, PH.D. Professor, Chair SO 258 Society and the Environment Elective Anthropology elective AMANDA MORAS, PH.D. Assistant Professor Additional Requirements for the Teaching Concentration: 9 credits GERALD F. REID, PH.D. Three courses from the following: Professor SO 216 Changing Families SO 238 Youth and Contemporary Society Major in Sociology SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in The major in Sociology requires the Contemporary Society completion of 36 or 39 credits. There Elective Anthropology elective are three concentrations that students can choose from: General Sociology Additional Requirements for the Social Concentration, Concentration for Elementary Research Concentration: 12 credits and Secondary Certification and the Social Research Concentration. Students interested SO 242 Statistics for Social Research in any of the concentrations should consult SO 392 Sociology Internship their advisor before selecting courses. Two courses from the following: SO 240 Studying Changing Human Populations

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SO 254 Society and Economic Change structure of societies while also including the AN 250 Doing Ethnography: contributions from the natural sciences and Qualitative Research in the the Catholic intellectual tradition. Social Sciences †SO 110 Sociological Imagination 3 CR Minor in Sociology Students are taught how to investigate social The minor in Sociology requires the issues as sociologists do—by tracing the completion of the following 18 credits: troubles of men and women back to broader social forces and problems. The relevance of AN 110 Human Cultural Diversity sociology is demonstrated through examples SO 110 Sociological Imagination of applied sociology and through the Elective Anthropology elective students’ use of social theory and methods to address social problems. Electives Three Sociology electives

†SO 201 Poverty and Inequality in the United States Associate in Arts General Studies 3 CR The aim of this course is for students to EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) develop an understanding of the nature, causes and consequences of poverty and Required Courses socioeconomic inequality in contemporary AN 110 Human Cultural Diversity United States. These problems are examined SO 110 Sociological Imagination from theoretical, descriptive, historical and Electives Three Sociology electives comparative perspectives. The intersection of the problems of poverty and inequality with gender, race, ethnicity and political power are also examined. Students will Course Descriptions have an opportunity to examine critically † Elective Core Course current public policies designed to deal with the problems of poverty and inequality in American society. SOCC 103 The Human Community: The Individual and Society Prerequisite: SO 110 3 CR †SO 215 Social Psychology: Macroprocesses This is the third of four courses in The Human Journey, Sacred Heart University’s 3 CR Common Core Curriculum. As part of the Explores social and cultural forces that University’s Common Core: The Human influence individual social interaction. Covers Journey, this course takes up the enduring components of individual social behavior and questions of human existence: 1) What interpersonal social behavior. does it mean to be human? 2) What does it Prerequisite: SO 110 mean to live a life of meaning and purpose? 3) What does it mean to appreciate and †SO 216 Changing Families understand the natural world? 4) What does it mean to forge a more just society for the 3 CR common good? Investigations are primarily Examines family in terms of structure, roles guided by insights from sociology about and functions. Emphasis is on understanding: the social nature of human beings and the family life cycles; the shift in perspective

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about the family; the conflict between family Prerequisite: SO 110 values and individual values; the interplay between individual families and the larger †SO 237 Deviance and Social Control society; and the flexibility and diversity of 3 CR the family as an institution. Explores the creation of deviance, the Prerequisite: SO 110 process of becoming deviant and society’s reactions to such issues as civil disorder, †SO 220 Ethnography of Ireland crime, mental illness, addiction and sexual 3 CR deviance. This course examines the patterns economic, Prerequisite: SO 110 social, political and cultural change in modern Ireland through the lens of selected †SO 238 Youth and Contemporary Society ethnographic studies of Irish communities. 3 CR In addition, this course will examine the changing theoretical interests and research The course analyzes youth as a stage in life methodologies of anthropologists working in made both promising and problematic by Ireland. This work will be supplemented with contemporary social structure and culture. a selection of ethnographic films focusing Attention is given to the origins and forms of on Irish communities and contemporary youthful conformity and achievement as well patterns socio-cultural change in Ireland. as misconduct and crime, with an emphasis on how those issues differ by gender, social class, race/ ethnicity and variations in the †SO 224 Social Capital & Civil Society organizations and social institutions that 3 CR constitute the context of daily life for youth. Centered on Putnam’s influential Bowling Prerequisite: SO 110 Alone (2001), this course examines the concept of social capital and the role †SO 239 Diversity and Oppression in of social capital in the building and Contemporary Society maintenance of community life and civil society. 3 CR Prerequisite: SO 110 Emphasis is on human diversity. This course is designed to give students an understanding of the conditions that lead to †SO 233 Aging in America minority emergence and the consequence 3 CR of minority status; it fosters acceptance The aging of the American population is the of diversity, cultural pluralism and social subject of this course. Emphasis is placed change. on the imminent retirement of the “baby Prerequisite: SO 110 boomers” and its impact on the structures of society and future generations. †SO 240 Studying Changing Human Prerequisite: SO 110 Populations 3 CR †SO 234 Sociology of Health and This course (1) identifies what kinds of Health Care changes have been occurring in the size, 3 CR composition and geographic distribution Focuses on the social nature of illness in of human populations at the local, national contemporary society, the changing health and global levels; (2) analyzes the impacts care system and the ethical issues raised by those changes have been exerting on social advances in medical technology. patterns; and (3) develops basic skills

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for studying those changes and impacts. †SO 257 Science, Technology and Society Focuses on birth and fertility rates, death 3 CR rates, migration rates and changes in specific aspects of populations: size, age, sex ratio, With the increasing diffusion of socioeconomic status and cultural heritage/ biotechnology, cybertechnology, identity. communication/media technology, etc., in the world, it is prudent to study the influence Prerequisite: SO 110 of science and technology on culture and society and to consider the social impact †SO 242 Statistics for Social Research of the next wave. While identifying serious 3 CR problems and risks, the course also explores how science and technology are positive This course shows how to use statistics for forces. specific purposes in social research and how to interpret the results of statistical analysis. Prerequisite: SO 110 Prerequisites: SO 110 and C or better in MA 101 or higher level Mathematics course †SO 258 Society and the Environment 3 CR †SO244 Racial and Ethnic Relations This course (1) examines how human 3 CR activities contribute to environmental problems, such as climate change, pollution, In this course students will be introduced disappearance of natural habitat, decreasing to the various sociological perspectives and biodiversity, diminishing natural resources, theoretical frameworks used to understand deforestation, erosion and desertification, racial and ethnic relations in the United (2) analyzes the impact of environmental States. Racial and ethnic identities remain degradation on human populations and an important aspect of how people view human societies; and (3) identifies those themselves and others. In this course, we will steps taken and yet to be taken to end discuss the dynamics of individual racial and degradation and restore environmental ethnic groups including African Americans, health. A project in which students take Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian action in some group organization or Americans and White Americans. We will community to make its impacts on the also examine what the concepts of race and environment more positive is required. ethnicity mean and how they affect various aspects of American society. Prerequisite: SO 110 Prerequisite: SO 110 †SO 259 Social Movements †SO 254 Society and Economic Change 3 CR 3 CR Social movements are a powerful form of collective action with the capacity to alter Major socioeconomic developments in societies for the better (e.g., Civil Rights 21st-century capitalism (e.g., consumer Movement) or worse (e.g., fascism). Utilizing culture, global labor market, media empires) a rich vein of social theory and social are studied. The persistence of inequality scientific studies, this course offers an in- and poverty, fragmentation of family and depth analysis of these fascinating social community, unhealthy constructions of phenomena. self-image and other social problems are explained in terms of these developments. Prerequisite: SO 110 Prerequisite: SO 110

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†SO 263 Sociology of Gender that ideas are analyzed, dissected and 3 CR critically assessed. This course provides an introduction to the Prerequisites: AN 110, SO 110 and two sociological study of gender by exploring Sociology electives gender as something that is individual, interactional and institutional. This course SO 373 Applications of Sociological Theory elaborates specifically on how gender is 3 CR a central component of inequality and Emphasis is on sociology as an applied oppression and the intersections of gender, discipline that provides scientific race, class and sexuality. explanations of important social issues. Prerequisite: SO 110 Students review several existing sociological studies framed within the various theoretical †SO 296 Sociology of Education approaches studied in the Sociological 3 CR Theory (SO 372). Students are expected to identify the theoretical framework used This course focuses on education as a social by the researcher in each study; to explain institution and an agent of socialization. The the impact of the theoretical framework on formal organization of education, education the methodology used in the study; and to and the family, education and social propose another theoretical framework that stratification and education as a vehicle for could have been used and its impact on the examining and solving social problems are selection of a research method to study the explored. social phenomenon covered in the study. Prerequisite: SO 110 This course helps students understand the relationship between theory and method and †SO 299 Special Topics in Sociology provides a critical foundation for the design 3 CR and development of their Senior thesis. Detailed and comprehensive analysis of Prerequisites: SO 372, SO 382; Corequisite: a sociological issue or problem of current SO 383 interest. Specific topic is announced in the course schedule of any given semester. SO 382 Methods of Social Research Prerequisite: SO 110 3 CR Students learn how to design, conduct SO 372 Sociological Theory 3 CR and report the results of social research. This sociological theory course gives Attention is given to: experimental students an understanding of the works of and evaluation research, field research, the major classical theorists whose ideas unstructured exploratory interviewing, played a central role in the development of content analysis, analysis of published sociological theory and introduces students statistical data, survey research, to the dominant contemporary perspectives conceptualization and operationalization in social thought. Emphasis is on developing of variables, analysis of data, the writing of the students’ knowledge of the range of research reports and the logic of cause and thinking that exists concerning social issues, effect in research. The course also includes what the strengths and weaknesses of each learning how to use the Statistical Package position are, therefore, enabling them to for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to work within any point of view. A seminar analyze quantitative data. format is used, requiring students to do Prerequisites: AN 110, SO 110 and two assigned readings before a topic is discussed Sociology electives in class since it is through class discussions

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SO 383 Applications of Social Research SO 399 Independent Study in Sociology 3 CR 3 CR This course involves additional exercises with Designed for students interested in advanced the analysis of published statistical data, study or in pursuing areas within Sociology content analysis, survey research, sampling for which no course is offered. By special theory, the use of SPSS for quantitative arrangement. data analysis, with emphasis on applications Prerequisite: Permission of Sociology faculty of multivariate analysis for the purpose of examining evidence for cause-and-effect relationships. Other topics include the relationship between theory and research; examining studies which researchers have used to test and/or refine sociological theories; learning how to use one’s own research to test, refine and develop sociological theories; and developing the ability to relate the findings of existing studies to one’s own research questions. This course is a critical part of the foundation for the Senior Seminar in Sociology. Prerequisites: SO 382, SO 372; Corequisite: SO 373

SO 392 Sociology Internship 3–6 CR The internship in Sociology offers an opportunity for qualified Sociology majors to gain practical experience in an area to which sociology applies. Internships are arranged in advance of the semester they are to be taken. Prerequisite: Permission of Sociology faculty

SO 398 Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 CR The capstone course in the Sociology major. Students write and defend a sociological thesis under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Prerequisites: SO 373 and SO 383, Senior Sociology major standing

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THEOLOGY AND MICHAEL W. HIIGGINS, PH.D. RELIGIOUS STUDIES Professor Throughout human history, religion has CHRISTOPHER KELLY, PH.D. played an enormous role in shaping human actions and perceptions, as well as social Assistant Professor institutions and values. The academic study of religion involves a sympathetic yet critical CHRISTEL J. MANNING, PH.D. examination of the human attempt to answer Professor the questions, “Who are we and why are we here?” It also allows us to understand better BRIAN STILTNER, PH.D. the complex world in which we live. The study of religion uses the methods of several Associate Professor, Chair disciplines, including theology, philosophy, history, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and literary criticism. The goals of the Major in Theology and program are that students engage in critical Religious Studies dialogue with their own religious traditions and other traditions; understand these The major in Theology and Religious Studies traditions in their complexity; and articulate requires the completion of 33 credits, coherent, religiously informed answers to including one each from four major areas, as basic questions of human meaning. listed below.

The Religious Studies major allows the student to explore numerous topics within REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR IN the broad domain of religion, such as THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES theology, Bible, ethics, world religions, myth, TRS 101 introduction to the Study of ritual, and issues of sexuality and gender Religion in world religions. This major can easily combine with a second major and with any TRS 201-204, 301-305 - One course in minor or concentration. A concentration Biblical Studies in Catholic theology and minor in Catholic TRS 220-223, 230-233, 320-328, Studies are also offered. 330-336 - One course in Theology and Spirituality TRS 240-243, 340-345 - One course in Faculty Ethics TRS 260-264, 270-274, 360-364, 371- ANTHONY CIORRA, PH.D. 372 - One course in World Religions and Professor Comparative Studies Six TRS Electives* (18 credits) ONORIDE EKEH, PH.D. *At least three courses must be taken at the Assistant Professor 300 level

JUNE-ANN GREELEY, PH.D. REQUIRED COURSES FOR THEOLOGY CONCENTRATION Associate Professor Requires the completion of 33 credits. Same as the major above, but at least three of the RICHARD M. GRIGG, PH.D. six TRS electives are taken from among: Professor

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TRS 201-204, 301-305 - Biblical Studies courses courses TRS 220-223, 230-233, 320-328, 330-336 - TRS 220-223, 230-233, 320-328, 330-336- Theology and Spirituality courses Theology and Spirituality courses TRS 240, 241, 344 - Ethics courses with TRS 240 Foundations of Catholic Ethics Catholic focus TRS 241 History of Christian Ethics Certain RS 299 and FYS courses designated TRS 344 Virtue Ethics by the department Certain RS 299 and FYS courses designated Any TRS Elective by the department

Associate in Arts - General Studies Minor in Religious Studies The minor in Religious Studies requires the EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS) completion of 18 credits. TRS 101 introduction to the Study of Religion REQUIRED COURSES FOR RELGIOUS STUDIES MINOR Four TRS Electives TRS 101 introduction to the Study of Religion Course Descriptions Four courses from among: TRS 260-264, 270-274, 360-372 - World † Elective Core Course Religions and Comparative Studies courses TRS 282-284, 381-383 - Historical & Cultural †RSCC 104 The Human Search for Truth, courses Justice, and the Common Good TRS 243, 341, 342, 345 - Ethics courses with 3 CR comparative focus This course is the capstone course in Sacred Certain RS 299 and FYS courses designated Heart University’s Common Core sequence of by the department study, The Human Journey. As the capstone, this course addresses the Core’s four Any TRS Elective fundamental questions of human meaning and value. This course will investigate the religious or philosophical understanding of the human condition as a theme running Minor in Theology through the four stated questions. Students The minor in Theology requires the will study both classic and contemporary completion of 18 credits texts from a range of religious and some philosophical traditions, particularly the REQUIRED COURSES FOR THEOLOGY Catholic intellectual tradition. A vital MINOR component of the course will be students’ own responses to the four questions, especially as those responses evolve through TRS 101 introduction to the Study of the enrichment of the course material. As a Religion capstone course, RSCC104 enables students to develop a personal, integrated set of Four courses from among: answers to the common core questions TRS 201-204, 301-305 - Biblical Studies through a range of modalities and media,

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including service projects, research papers, examination of the synoptic Gospels and artistic productions, student “portfolios” the Gospel of John. The course will explore of completed assignments for all four Core contemporary methods used by scholars courses, and other similarly integrated and and the Church to interpret these texts. interdisciplinary work. Prerequisite: TRS 101 *All prerequisites listed below as TRS 101 include the previously offered courses RS 101 †TRS 204 The Letters of Paul and TH 101 3 CR Examines the social and religious world of †TRS 101 Introduction to the Study of St. Paul, his biography, his writings in the Religion New Testament, and how these influenced 3 CR the developing Christian church. Prerequisite: Introduces approaches to studying religion, TRS 101 which can be descriptive (religious studies) or faith-based (theology). Both Eastern and †TRS 220 Introduction to Catholic Theology Western religions, including Catholicism, are 3 CR explored. Key features of religion examined Introduces fundamentals of Catholic life typically include: myth, ritual, scriptures, and thought. Key doctrines examined are the divine, morality, salvation, and religion’s scripture, tradition, God/Trinity, Jesus Christ, social impact. sacraments, and the Church in the modern world. Additional topics might include ethics, †TRS 201 Introduction to the Old Testament spirituality, and the saints. Placed in historical 3 CR context, Catholic theological reasoning about Literary and historical study of the Old these doctrines is compared to theology in Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible other branches of Christianity. in Judaism. Relationship of literary form and interpretation in passages from the †TRS 221 Understanding Theology Pentateuch, historical and prophetic books, 3 CR and wisdom literature. Comparison and An introduction to the nature and role of contrast of theological meanings of these theology. Investigates both academic, or writings for Jews and Christians. Prerequisite: “public,” theology and confessional, or TRS 101 “church-centered,” theology. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 202 Introduction to the New Testament 3 CR †TRS 222 Faith and Reason in the Catholic Literary, historical, and theological study Tradition of the New Testament. Included topics: 3 CR the origin, formation and development This course investigates the relationship of the Gospels and letters; various types between faith and reason. In what ways are of interpretation; the distinctive views of faith and reason compatible and what is the the New Testament writers about Jesus’ history of the interaction between theology life, teachings, death, and resurrection. and academic disciplines such as those in Prerequisite: TRS 101 the natural and social sciences? Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 203 Introduction to the Gospels 3 CR This course is an introduction and

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†TRS 223 Sacraments †TRS 240 Foundations of Catholic Ethics 3 CR 3 CR Explores the history of the sacraments, Explores the historical sources and methods the theology behind them and their role in of reasoning in the Roman Catholic moral contemporary Catholic life. Prerequisite: TRS tradition. Critically examines current moral 101 issues in Catholicism. Prerequisite: TRS 101

†TRS 230 History of Christianity I †TRS 241 History of Christian Ethics 3 CR 3 CR Traces the history of the Christian faith from The ethical reflections of some of the most the New Testament period to the Middle influential Christian thinkers from the Church Ages. Major issues, controversies, and Fathers to the present (e.g., Augustine, persons from these centuries are studied. Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther) applied Prerequisite: TRS 101 to various important topics of ethical debate in Christian history (e.g., the notion of just †TRS 231 History of Christianity II war). Prerequisite: TRS 101 3 CR †TRS 242 The Catholic Social Justice Traces the history of the Christian faith from Tradition the Middle Ages to the present time. Major issues, controversies, and persons from these 3 CR centuries are studied. Prerequisite: TRS 101 The social-ethical teachings of the Catholic tradition, especially since Pope Leo XIII’s †TRS 232 Christian Spirituality letter On the Condition of Labor in 1891. Course explores Catholic social teaching that 3 CR emerges from Church documents, traces Presents spirituality as a topic worthy of it application to many issues of social and study, plumbs its meaning through selections political conflict, and considers how this from the writings of great spiritual masters teaching is challenged by the perspectives of through the centuries—for example, women, minorities, and people in developing Augustine, John of the Cross, Theresa of countries. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Avila, Ignatius Loyola, Teilhard de Chardin, and Thomas Merton. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 243 Ethics in World Religions 3 CR †TRS 233 Women in Christianity Examination of core ethical teachings and 3 CR methods in several world religions. These A theological, textual and gender-based resources guide ethical analysis of conflicted examination of women in the history of issues in contemporary society, such as Christianity, incorporating critical analysis of economic inequality, racism, violence, sexual texts written about and by Christian women. ethics, and bioethics. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Topics include the image of women and woman’s spirituality in the Bible, writings †TRS 260 Eastern Religions of the Church Fathers, mystics, sectarian movements, and the feminist reconstruction 3 CR of tradition. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Explores history, beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions of India, China and Japan and the emergence of the contemporary New Age movement. Prerequisite: TRS 101

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†TRS 261 Islam †TRS 270 Religion in America 3 CR 3 CR A theological and phenomenological Examines the historical factors responsible exploration of beliefs, practices, and for distinctive trends in American religion symbology of Islam, incorporating extensive and identifies common threads that run readings from the Qur’an, the hadith and through the religious history of America from shari’a, and Sufism. This course analyzes the Puritans to today. Prerequisite: TRS 101 contemporary topics such as religion and gender, and religion and politics. †TRS 271 Celtic Religious Traditions Prerequisite: TRS 101 3 CR The mythic history of Ireland and “beginning” TRS 262 Judaism of the Irish, and the traditions by which the 3 CR Irish have come to identify themselves and Key components of the complex religion give meaning to their world. Study of the of Judaism, including: Biblical foundations, religious function of social institutions; gods, historical development, theological goddesses and ruling powers; holy places; considerations, rituals and symbols, calendar feasting and sacrifice; spirits and ancestors; and holidays, Jewish Mysticism, prayer, and the other world. Also considered is the denominations, and life cycle events. role of women in these traditions and the Explores the role of God in the life of Jews continuation of “myth” in modern Ireland. past and present; compares the meaning of Prerequisite: TRS 101 Judaism then and now. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 272 Death and Dying in the World †TRS 263 Symbol, Myth and Ritual Religions 3 CR 3 CR Notions of symbol, myth and ritual, as well as All religious traditions have regarded the an introduction to the use of symbols, myths process of dying and the result of bodily and rituals in a wide variety of religious death as significant events—as natural but traditions. Prerequisite: TRS 101 also sacred states of being that impart to earthly life its deepest meaning and value. †TRS 264 Ancient Religions and Cults Course explores religious beliefs about, and practices developed around, human dying, 3 CR death and any subsequent conditions of Explores the beliefs, practices, and teachings existence. Prerequisite: TRS 101 of ancient world religions including those of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia; the †TRS 273 Religion and Sexuality mystery cults of the ancient Greco-Roman civilizations, and the religious traditions of 3 CR pre-Christian northern Europe (Scandinavia) Examines the relationship between religion and ancient Iran. Studies sacred writings of and sexuality in various world religions. theses religions, with emphasis on topics Topics include asceticism vs. eroticism; such as deities and divine powers, rituals defining normality and deviance; sex as a of birth and death, gender studies, and the means to challenge or maintain the social relationships between ancient faith traditions order; religious responses to the changing and the emergence of monotheism. sexual morality in contemporary Western Prerequisite: TRS 101 society. Prerequisite: TRS 101

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†TRS 274 Religion, Health and Healing Consult the current course schedule for 3 CR available topics and prerequisites. Explores theories and practices of healing in Eastern, Western and Primal religions. †TRS 301 Death and Resurrection of Jesus Examines research on connections between 3 CR religion and health and efficacy of alternative Traces the development of the traditions of and spiritual therapies. Prerequisite: TRS 101 the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus as they are found in the gospels of Matthew, †TRS 282 Religion in Literature Mark, Luke and John. Prerequisite: TRS 101 3 CR Explores religious dimensions in the fiction †TRS 302 The Historical Jesus of 20th century and contemporary novelists 3 CR and short story writers, and possibility in Investigates what can be known of the other literary formats, such as poetry and historical Jesus—the form of his teaching, memoir. Prerequisite: TRS 101 his message, his actions—through a proper methodological examination of the sources. †TRS 283 Religion in Film Jesus and his follower are understood in the 3 CR context of the history, cultural, and religion of his day. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Explores the religious dimensions of a wide range of films, many of which are screened in class then discussed. The course considers †TRS 303 The Gospel of John both subject matter and style/techniques. 3 CR Prerequisite: TRS 101 A critical interpretation of the Gospel of John. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 284 Cults, Sects and New Religious Movements TRS 304 New Testament Ethics 3 CR 3 CR Explores beliefs and practices of new This course is an examination of the ethical religions in America, including Mormonism, teachings found in the New Testament, and Unification Church, Christian Science, their legacy. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Scientology, Theosophy, New Age, Neopaganism and UFO cults. Presents both †TRS 305 Scripture in the Life of the Church sociological and theological approaches to understanding new religions. Prerequisite: 3 CR TRS 101 A overview of the entire biblical canon, an introduction to historical-critical study of †TRS 299 Special Topics in Religion the Bible, and consideration of the Catholic Church’s contemporary methods for study 3 CR and interpretation of Scripture. Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the †TRS 320 Christology department’s permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty 3 CR member’s particular interest, an experimental Examines the theological interpretation alternative to existing courses, etc. of Jesus as the Christ in the history of the Prerequisites established by the department Christian tradition. Prerequisite: TRS 101 as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript.

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†TRS 321 The Church: Catholic Perspectives ecology, and technology. Prerequisite: TRS 3 CR 101 An investigation of Catholic thinking and teaching about the nature of the Church. †TRS 326 Constructing the Concept of God Prerequisite: TRS 101 3 CR Imaginative construction of a concept of God †TRS 322 The Christian Trinity appropriate for modern life. Prerequisite: 3 CR TRS 101 Examines the Christian theological conception of God as a trinity of persons. †TRS 327 Contemporary Roman Catholic How has this theological understanding Thought of God developed over time? How does 3 CR theology explain the Christian worship of one Various thinkers and movements that have God who is also three? Prerequisite: TRS 101 shaped contemporary Roman Catholic life and thought, including Karl Rahner, †TRS 323 Theology and the Human Person the Second Vatican Council and liberation 3 CR theology. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Investigates theological conception of the human person in light of Christian revelation, †TRS 328 Contemporary Protestant Thought and asks: In what way is a person like God 3 CR ? What do we mean by human nature, sin, Some of the most important Protestant grace, and free will? Can the traditional theologians of the 19th and 20th centuries, Christian and the modern scientific notions including Kierkegaard, Schleiermacher, Barth of humanity be reconciled? Prerequisite: TRS and Tillich. Prerequisite: TRS 101 101 †TRS 330 Mysticism †TRS 324 Eschatology 3 CR 3 CR This course introduces the student to Investigates the varied aspects of Christian the dimension of spirituality known as eschatology—that is, the unfolding of the mysticism, through readings in and critical future, in relation to the cosmos and to the analysis of mystical texts of the world’s individual. When, how, and why does the religions, including Tao te Ching, the Hindu world end and where does the individual Upanishads, Zohar and other Kabbalistic fit into all this? Topics covered include texts, the poets of Sufism, and Christian theological discussions of time, the future, mystics from the history of Christianity. the human soul, death, the intermediate Prerequisite: TRS 101 stage, and the journey of the Christian community and the human family into the †TRS 331 Monks, Hermits, and Warriors future. Prerequisite: TRS 101 3 CR †TRS 325 Faith and Science Introduces the dimension of Christian faith often termed “the religious life.” Studies the 3 CR historical development of monasticism in the Explores history and interaction between West and its various manifestations, from Catholic theology and science in the late antiquity to the modern era. medieval, modern, and contemporary era. The interaction is studied in the context of such topics as: cosmology, evolution,

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†TRS 332 Medieval Theology culture of the Western Church, and so it is 3 CR certainly worthy of a focused exploration. The course will include a study of the general A critical examination of central doctrines history and theological peculiarities of the of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as they Celtic Church within Celtic cultures and developed during the Middle Ages. This geographies, with a particular focus on Irish course analyzes particular modalities of spirituality and Irish Christianity. Prerequisite: theological expression such as mysticism, TRS 101 sacred art/architecture, and women’s visionary writings. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 340 Bioethics: Religious Approaches †TRS 333 – Women in Celtic Christianity 3 CR 3 CR Using methods and principles of biomedical ethics, explores several ethical issues in Examines the complex encounter between medical practice and health care policy. women and the diverse traditions of Frameworks employed include religious- Celtic spirituality. Historical scope of the ethical perspectives in Christianity and course runs form pre-Christian traditions some other religious traditions, as well as to contemporary times, with emphasis on philosophical and social theories. Topics primary texts. may include: euthanasia, reproductive technologies, confidentiality, human subjects, †TRS 334 Catherine and Teresa and allocation of health care resources. 3 CR Prerequisite: TRS 101 Catherine of Siena (14th cen.) and Teresa of Avila (16th cen.) are esteemed for enriching †TRS 341 Religion, War and Peace the life of the Catholic Church with their 3 CR theological writings and their distinctive An examination of ethical attitudes toward spiritual gifts. Explores the significant war and peace embraced by Christianity, contributions of both women in the context Islam, and other religions. Just war theory of their respective historical and religious and pacifism are applied to contemporary milieus., as well as their Dominican and problems of violence. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Carmelite spiritualties. Prerequisite: TRS 101

†TRS 342 Human Rights †TRS 335 Spiritual Teachers and Thinkers 3 CR 3 CR Investigates philosophical and religious Explores the representative spiritual writings theories of human rights, the modern history of a specific religious teacher from the of rights, and ways to implement a human history of the world’s religions. Examples rights agenda. Prerequisite: TRS 101 of such spiritual teachers include Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, George Fox, Teresa of Avila, Ibn al’Arabi, and Martin †TRS 343 Philanthropy as Moral Action Buber. Consult instructor for relevant topic. 3 CR Prerequisite: TRS 101 Presents the ethics, theology, and political philosophy undergirding philanthropy. †TRS 336 – Theology and Native Irish Provides an opportunity to develop skills Spirituality of social entrepreneurship by studying or 3 CR volunteering in local nonprofits. Prerequisite: TRS 101 Celtic Christianity is a tradition rich in its own history and particularities within the broader

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†TRS 344 Virtue Ethics within the context of American history and 3 CR culture. This course examines religious writings/narratives by Native American The study of moral character. Course women, and American women in Christianity, investigates the philosophy and theology of Judaism, and Islam. The impact of race, virtue throughout history; the value of the class, history, and/or ethnicity upon religious social and natural sciences for understanding experience is also explored in the writings of virtue; and the social dimensions of virtue. feminist, Womanist (African-American) and Prerequisite: TRS 101 Mujerista (Latina) theologians. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 345 Religion and Environmental Justice †TRS 363 Pilgrimage and Sacred Journeys 3 CR 3 CR Examines how religion has shaped Introduces the religious ritual activity of humanity’s relationship with nature, and pilgrimage, a spiritually inspired journey explores various religious and ethical in time and over space. The concept is responses to contemporary ecological studied in several religions and from several problems. The course also attends to methodological angles that occur in many Christianity, which is criticized by some religious traditions. Prerequisite: TRS 101 environmentalists but has also given rise to its own environmentalist movement. Prerequisite: TRS 101 †TRS 364 Religion in Contemporary Ireland 3 CR †TRS 360 Women in World Religions Examines complex factors involved in 3 CR shaping religion in contemporary Ireland. The changing face of Irish religious sensibility is An analysis of women’s role in Christianity, situated within such factors as: Irish history, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam—both the major role of Catholicism in the culture, historical and contemporary—using theories and the multicultural dimensions of 21st and methods of gender study. Prerequisite: century Ireland. TRS 101

†TRS 371 Christian-Jewish Relations †TRS 361 Women in Islam 3 CR 3 CR Examines the historical and theological This course examines the theological, relationship between Judaism and anthropological and cultural encounter Christianity over the centuries. Attention between women and Islam from an historical is paid to the recent positive strides in as well as contemporary perspective. interreligious understanding since Second Dismissing polemics, and grounding study on Vatican Council. Prerequisite: TRS 101 writings by and about Muslim women across the full scope of the Islamic world, the course will explore particularly how Muslim women †TRS 372 Contemporary Religious Thinkers have realized and their faith and engaged in 3 CR patterns of religious practice. Prerequisite: Representative writings of a specific religious TRS 101 thinker. Focus is on the work of either an important theologian or a contemporary †TRS 362 Women in American Religion scholar of religion. Consult the course 3 CR instructor for the topic. Prerequisite: TRS 101 A critical analysis of women and religion

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†TRS 381 American Evangelicalism 3 CR History and character of evangelicalism, a distinctive variety of Protestant Christianity that has had a major influence on the U.S. Topics include fundamentalism, impact on major social movements, and the political influence of evangelicals today.

†TRS 382 North American Christianities 3 CR Examines several American Protestant Christian movements that proposed new scriptures and new understandings of Christianity, for instance, the Shakers, Mormons, and Spiritualists. Asks how Christianity has adapted to cultural changes in areas such as work, education, family life, and health care. Prerequisite: TRS 101

†TRS 383 Holocaust: Genocide and Religion 3 CR Analysis of the Holocaust and other 20th century genocides (Rwanda, Bosnia) with a focus on religion as a dimension of the causes of genocide. Assesses degrees of accountability for genocide among religious populations, both lay and clerical. Prerequisite: TRS 101

†TRS 384-385 Elementary Ecclesiastical Latin I and II 3 CR Provides foundation in the vocabulary, morphology, and grammar of Latin as used in Catholic Church documents and liturgies.

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ISABELLE FARRINGTON Mission COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Guided by the University and Farrington College of Education mission statements, the faculty of the Farrington College JAMES “JIM” C. CARL, PH.D. engage in “preparing men and women to Dean live in and make their contributions to the The Isabelle Farrington College of Education human community.” Our primary purpose seeks to foster the development of women is to develop the capacities, talents and and men who demonstrate intellectual abilities of our teacher candidates through and professional integrity, who value an integration of theory and practice in a compassionate service to others and who performance-based program. Our teacher take leading roles in communities governed candidates possess the knowledge, skills and by spiritual and moral values. dispositions to facilitate the learning of all children. As a professional college within a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition, the Farrington College of Education is Conceptual Framework committed to providing an education built upon deep respect for the dignity of the The National Council for the Accreditation human person and a recognition of the of Teacher Education states that “the responsibility of each individual to contribute conceptual framework establishes the to the building of a more just society. shared vision for a unit’s efforts in preparing educators to work in P–12 schools.” The Specifically, the college strives to teach School of Education at Sacred Heart the skills necessary for developing ethical University actively uses its conceptual responses to new and ever changing framework to develop, implement, monitor circumstances of a future filled with and assess its programs and to articulate and discoveries, technological advancements and evaluate candidates’ competencies in content social change. mastery, skill development, the integration of technology and appreciation of diversity; The college provides opportunities for and the development of dispositions in students to gain knowledge, experience, which the intellect and heart are focused skills and values necessary to begin a first on a greater good in teaching, leadership career; to advance in an existing career; and serving others. The overarching theme and to prepare for new career challenges in of our conceptual framework is “Promoting response to the changing needs of society. a Culture of Excellence in a Changing World” and it is based on our belief that The college’s cooperation with professional a culture of excellence is promoted when partners in the community ensures that four underlying principles are met: the students benefit from an integration of educational practitioner possesses a academic, internship and clinical experiences. comprehensive, integrated and con-text- This collaboration also enriches the dependent professional knowledge base; education endeavors of the community and the educational practitioner effectively instills an ethic of community service among utilizes natural and acquired personal students. and professional skills; the educational practitioner cultivates and consistently The college is committed to professional and demonstrates professional dispositions academic excellence, and measures this by and commitments; the educational the quality of its faculty, programs, resources practitioner is responsive to cultural and and student achievements. technological influences that affect change in the educational environment. We further

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contend that to be an educator committed Five-Year Program to promoting a culture of excellence, the Sacred Heart undergraduates apply for candidate must demonstrate proficiency admission to the education program in in each of the five domains of professional spring of freshman year or Fall of Sophomore excellence—context, content, learner, year;complete seven Education courses pedagogy and educator—identified by the prior to satisfying the BA/BS requirements School of Education. Our system of assessing and complete the initial certification the learning outcomes of our candidates is requirements—along with the requirements based on these five domains. for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in their fifth year. During the fifth year, candidates also serve as interns in public Teacher Preparation and schools for 180 days. This internship includes Initial Certification a benefit equal to the tuition cost of 33 graduate credits. The clinical requirement of The Teacher Education program offers student teaching is accomplished during 50 a professional curriculum approved by of those internship days. For students in the the state of Connecticut for certification five-year program only, the 400-lvel methods as elementary and secondary school or curriculum courses are also applied to the teachers. Prospective teachers must major requirements of the MAT degree. Candidates in an academic discipline, in addition to in the program complete total of 60 credits completing the teaching certification of professional education. sequence. Thus, the teacher-graduate not only enters the job market with more than one skill but also possesses a solid academic background and a high level of professional Post-Baccalaureate Program competence. Candidates seeking teacher certification may elect to participate in the planned Teacher Education programs focus on program leading to recommendation for the personal growth of the teacher, the initial certification after they have completed enhancement of a positive self-image and the bachelor’s degree. Sacred Heart the social and emotional qualities conducive undergraduates choosing this route apply for to teacher effectiveness. The components of admission to the graduate school during fall the program, such as coursework, fieldwork, of their Senior year and can begin Education candidate teaching and supervision, are coursework in the late Spring semester designed to assist candidates in broadening following undergraduate commencement. their knowledge of theory, pedagogy, Candidates may elect to concurrently work various instructional approaches and the on requirements for the Master of Arts in ability to engage in active inquiry. Fieldwork teaching degree. Internship opportunities and candidate teaching are specially are also available the full program (including designed to help candidates experience certification and MAT requirements), which the interrelationship between theory and requires 48 credits of graduate work and practice. typically can be completed within two years. Specific details of the Post-Baccalaureate There are two routes by which a candidate program are provided in the Graduate school can achieve recommendation for initial catalog. teacher certification through planned programs at Sacred Heart University: the Five-year program and the Post- Baccalaureate program.

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Faculty KARL M. LORENZ, ED.D. Associate Professor, Director of Teacher Certification Programs MICHAEL BARBOUR, PH.D. Assistant Professor EDWARD W. MALIN, PH.D. Professor, Director of School of Education TONI BRUCIATI PH.D. Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Ed Tech PAUL MASSEY, M.A., C.A.S. Assistant Professor KAREN CHRISTENSEN, PH.D. Associate Professor, Director of Griswold Campus SONDRA MELZER, PH.D. Assistant Professor ANNE CLARK, PH.D. Clinical Associate Professor EDWARD T. MURRAY, PH.D. Associate Professor, Director of MAT PATRICIA DASILVA, PH.D. Assistant Professor GERALD NEIPP, ED.D. Assistant Professor SUSAN DINOCENTI, PH.D. Assistant Professor TERRY NEU, PH.D. Assistant Professor MAUREEN FITZPATRICK PH.D. Assistant Professor GAIL NORDMOE, ED.D. Assistant Professor THOMAS FORGET, PH.D. Associate Professor TIMOTHY PATTERSON, PH.D. Assistant Professor MIKE GIARRATANO, A.B.D Clinical Assistant Professor STEPHEN RUBIN, PH.D. Associate Professor, Director of Educational Leadership and Management RANDALL GLADING, PH.D. Assistant Professor CIMA SEDIGH, ED.D. Associate Professor VELMA HELLER, ED.D. Assistant Professor KAREN WATERS, ED.D. Assistant Professor EDWARD HENDRICKS, PH.D. Clinical Assistant Professor

JACQUELINE KELLEHER, PH.D. Application Process Assistant Professor Undergraduate candidates should apply for admission to the five-year program early LOIS A. LIBBY, PH.D. in the fall of their sophomore year and Associate Professor anticipate beginning professional education course work in their junior year. Applicants MARIA LIZANO-DIMARE ED.D. who are more advanced in their studies may Associate Professor be recommended to apply directly to the graduate school. All applications are managed through the Graduate Admissions office.

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The Education Department offers two Certification Requirements teacher certification programs: the Candidates admitted to the elementary or Elementary School program prepares secondary school certification program must teachers of children in kindergarten to complete the courses listed below. Each grade six of an elementary school; and the course in the program is identified by its Secondary School (7–12) program prepares undergraduate course number (UG No.) and teachers of an academic subject in a its graduate course number (GR No.). The secondary school setting. The elementary courses are grouped in sequentially ordered and secondary school certification programs blocks. It is recommended that candidates require the completion of 36 credits in the progress sequentially through the program, professional education sequence. Additional completing the courses and field experiences University-approved credits are also required in a block before enrolling in courses in each of the programs. Sacred Heart scheduled in the next block. Candidates must University adheres to all state regulations complete all 10 prerequisite courses before regarding teacher preparation programs. entering student teaching. Candidates must Therefore, the candidate must meet the complete the courses with an average grade following entrance requirements: of “B” or better. • Pass the Praxis I Exam or qualify for waiver by meeting the following ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION COURSE alternative testing requirement: A waiver REQUIREMENTS may be granted to candidates furnishing official proof of achieving high scores Spring Sophomore Year on the SAT, ACT or PAA tests. Complete ED 152 Education in the United States information and test registration (for freshman admits) materials may be obtained from the School of Education. Fall Junior Year • Provide evidence of having submitted ED 101 Educational Psychology a state and national criminal history ED 205 Education of Special Needs background check. Students • Present an essay demonstrating a Spring Junior Year command of the English language, explaining reasons for wanting to enroll in ED 152 Education in the United States the program and emphasizing experience (for sophomore admits ) relevant to teaching. ED 229 Multicultural Education

• Present at least two letters of Fall Senior Year recommendation from people able to ED 387 Children’s Literature testify to the candidate’s suitability as a prospective teacher. ED 207 Classroom Management

• Attend an interview by members of the Spring Senior Year faculty of the School of Education. ED 271 introduction to Computers in • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.75. Education

Summer 1 fifth year ED 413 Elementary Curriculum and Methods: Reading, Writing and Language Arts*

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Summer 2 Fifth Year Summer 1 Fifth Year ED 430 Elementary Curriculum and ED 428 Secondary Curriculum * Methods: Social Studies and Health* Summer 2 Fifth Year ED 429 Secondary Methods * Fall Fifth Year ED 459 Elementary Curriculum and Fall Fifth Year Methods: Mathematics and EDR 510 Content Area Reading Science* Instruction

Spring Fifth Year Spring Fifth Year ED 491 Student Teaching ED 495 Student Teaching Seminar: Seminar: Elementary School** Secondary School**

During the fifth year, candidates are During the fifth year, candidates are expected to complete 24 additional credits expected to complete 24 additional credits of graduate education courses in order to of graduate education courses in order to achieve the MAT degree achieve the MAT degree

*Credits applicable to MAT degree for Five- *Credits applicable to MAT degree for Five- year program candidates only. year program candidates only.

**Credits not applicable to MAT degree. **Credits not applicable to MAT degree.

SECONDARY CERTIFICATION COURSE For further specifics about the Teacher REQUIREMENTS Education program or about advanced teaching degrees and certification programs Spring Sophomore Year for those who have already earned a ED 152 Education in the United States bachelor’s degree, contact the faculty of the (for freshman admits ) School of Education at 203-371-7800.

Fall Junior Year ED 101 Educational Psychology Course Descriptions ED 205 Education of Special Needs Students ED 101 Educational Psychology 3 CR Spring Junior Year Course considers the application of ED 152 Education in the United States psychological principles to educational (for sophomore admits ) theory and practice. Candidates explore the ED 229 Multicultural Education many ways of thinking about knowledge, teaching and learning. Major theories of Fall Senior Year learning and development are introduced ED 207 Classroom Management and consistent themes and concepts identified. Spring Senior Year ED 271 introduction to Computers in ED 152 Education in the United States Education 3 CR ED 272 Societal Issues in Adolescence Discusses current issues in education,

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explores their historical and philosophical of educational software discussed. roots and critically examines possibilities for the future of education. ED 272 Societal Issues in Adolescence 3 CR ED 205 Education of Special-Needs Focuses on the current school and Students community responses to problems such as 3 CR substance abuse, AIDS, gender issues, etc. Focuses on identification of exceptional Through classroom presentations, speakers students as well as methods of meeting their and audiovisual materials, students gain educational needs in regular and special practical insight and understanding of classroom settings. Exceptionalities studied contemporary issues in adolescent life. include all areas identified by national and state mandates. ED 387 Children’s Literature 3 CR ED 207 Classroom Management Examines a variety of genres of children’s 3 CR literature to cultivate student interest Presents teaching strategies for discipline in books and to develop methods for and management in the classroom. incorporating literature into classroom Candidates learn practical approaches for experiences. Criteria for selecting children’s the establishment of routines and codes books are included. Multicultural literature of conduct. Group dynamics; assertive and the dramatic arts are emphasized. discipline; conflict resolution; and the legal rights of teachers, parents and students in Connecticut are examined.

ED 229 Multicultural Education 3 CR This course is designed to foster understanding of ethnicities through literature and storytelling. Candidates attain problem-solving and listening skills necessary for attitudinal changes for appreciation of diversity. Group process activities are presented to help candidates understand biases and stereotypical assumptions, and how these affect decisions in the classroom. Portions of this course are experiential. There is a 10-hour service- learning requirement.

ED 271 Introduction to Computers in Education 3 CR Investigates the use of computers in the classroom and how to operate an instructional computer (programming not included). Commercial software is demonstrated and criteria for the evaluation

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Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, theology.responsibility Prerequisite: of each individual PH 101 to contribute Marx,COLLEGECollege Mill and Rawls. OF of HEALTH Prerequisite: PH 101 to the building of a more just society. PROFESSIONS †PH 284 - Philosophy of Film | 3 CR Health Professions Specifically, the college strives to teach †PH 256 - The Philosophy Uses contemporary films to lead students of Technology | 3 CR the skills necessary for developing ethical PATRICIA WADE WALKER, ED.D. responsesthrough advanced to new and philosophical ever changing examination RepresentativeDean and Professor views of of Medical the social Technology role of circumstancesof issues such asof aepistemology, future filled ethics,with technology. Two fundamental questions discoveries,religion, technology, technological and theadvancements nature and areMICHAEL addressed. J. EMERY, The extent ED.D. of technology’s ofsocial the change.mind. Prerequisite: PH 101 impactAssociate on Deansocial and institutions Professor and of individualPhysical lives.Therapy And, to what degree is this impact PHThe 285 college - Philosophy provides opportunitiesof for beneficial or harmful? Prerequisite: PH 101 Performingstudents to gainArts knowledge,| 3 CR experience, skills JODY BORTONE, ED.D., and values necessary to begin a first career; to advanceThis course in an examines existing thecareer; creation, and to prepare †PHAssociate 258 - Bioethics:Dean and ClinicalPhilosophical Associate forexpression, new career and challenges meaning ofin theresponse performing to the ApproachesProfessor of Occupational| 3 CR Therapy changingarts. Through needs drama, of society. music, and voice, ExaminesThe College the of ethical Health and Professions legal issues seeks to students will critically analyze the perennial surroundingfoster the development abortion, physician-assisted of women and men elementsThe college’s and cooperation structure of with story professional and its suicide,who demonstrate euthanasia, intellectual genetic cloning, and professional genetic placepartners in uncoveringin the community and creating ensures meaning. that therapy/enhancement,integrity, who value compassionate genetic patenting, service and students benefit from an integration of academic, internship and clinical experiences. healthto others care and allocation. who take Prerequisite: leading roles PH in 101 †PH 299 - Special Topics in Philosophy | 3 CR communities governed by spiritual and moral This collaboration also enriches the health careDesignates endeavors new of or the occasional community courses and †PHvalues. 270 - Philosophical Anthropology | 3 CR instillsthat may an orethic may of notcommunity become servicepart of amongthe ReflectionsAs a professional on the college nature within and ameaning Catholic students.department’s permanent offerings. Courses ofuniversity human existence,rooted in the especially liberal arts in tradition, capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty contemporarythe College of Healthphilosophy Professions such as is Themember’s college particular is committed interest, to professional an experimental and academic excellence, and measures this by existentialismcommitted to providingand Marxism. an education Writings built alternative to existing courses, etc. the quality of its faculty, programs, resources ofupon Buber deep and respect Scheler for on the human dignity nature of the Prerequisites established by the department human person, and a recognition of the and student achievements. are studied. Prerequisite: PH 101 as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. †PH DISCIPLINE 272 - Metaphysics | 3 CR CONCENTRATIONS Consult the currentBACHELOR’S course DEGREE schedule for Four MAJOR movements in the development available topics and current prerequisites. MINOR of Athletic the Western Training Yes metaphysical tradition: Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Kant and †PH 306 - Existentialism | 3 CR Exercise Science Yes Heidegger. Prerequisite: PH 101 Nineteenth- and 20th-century Health Science Yes existentialism, especially the thought Yes †PH Nursing 278 - East/West Comparative of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger Philosophy | 3 CR and Sartre. Prerequisite: PH 101 First Professional Degree Heidegger and East Asian thought, the origin BSN of Completion Greek Yes and Chinese philosophy; PH 307 - Philosophy of Lived the RN Kyoto to BSN school; Yes Nishitani’s Religion Experience | 3 CR and Nothingness. Prerequisite: PH 101 RN to MSN Yes A course in the method of phenomenology, which holds that all meaning philosophical †PH Pre 283Occupational - Philosophical Therapy TheologyYes | 3 CR questions can be addressed though a The Pre problemPhysical Therapy of God before andYes careful examination of our own experience. after Speech Kant’s Language “Copernical Pathology Revolution,” Yes This task is not easy, because many Yes phenomenology of religion and postmodern commonsense attitudes about experience

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ATHLETIC TRAINING Heart University: The Athletic Training major is designed • Complete the required First year for those students interested in pursuing prerequisites and meet or exceed a a career in athletic training. Students who minimum GPA of 2.5, with no grade lower complete the Athletic Training major will be than a C in the science courses. eligible to sit for the Board of Certification • Attend athletic training orientation and (BOC) examination. Furthermore, students training events. are prepared to pursue post-professional education in athletic training or other • Attend one information/advising session areas of allied health (i.e., physical therapy, held once each semester. exercise physiology, biomechanics, cardiac rehabilitation, occupational therapy, • Complete health verification and personal wellness, nutrition, etc.). Students interested information (available via the program’s in pursuing an undergraduate degree in website) Athletic Training and a professional graduate degree in Physical Therapy should contact Students who do not meet the admission the Department of Physical Therapy and criteria, or who decide to apply during their Human Movement Science for additional first year or who are transfer students should information. apply for available seats by completing the formal application for admission to The Athletic Training education program the Athletic Training education program, has a competitive admissions process. The available on the programs website. The Athletic Training major enrollment is limited application can be found on the program’s to 30 students per class. Students interested website. Transfer students should inquire in pursuing Athletic Training at Sacred Heart with the Athletic Training Education Program University should consult with the Office Director regarding their potential admission of Admissions and the Athletic Training status before applying. Education program for current admission criteria. Two routes of Athletic Training Acceptance into the Athletic Training Education program admission are available, education program for students who direct acceptance upon admission as a high have not been granted acceptance is school senior to Sacred Heart University based on university or college scholarly or as a first-year Sacred Heart University achievement, overall GPA, science GPA, student. letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Athletic Training education Admission i into the athletic training program program acceptance is also conditional is based on several factors including: upon meeting the program’s technical high school academic performance (3.0 and medical standards, which are located cumulative GPA), completion of three to on the programs website. The program four years of science during high school, requires the completion of a certificate of SAT (1050) or equivalent ACT scores, and health following a physical examination by an expressed interest in the Athletic Training a physician. All students must show proof Education program. For students who of vaccination, immunization and hepatitis qualify, a seat will be reserved in the program B vaccine series or signed waiver, prior to and they will be designated as an Athletic beginning the program. In addition, athletic Training major upon entry to the University. training students are required to complete Additionally, to retain acceptance status a criminal background check and meet in the program, students must meet and physical and behavioral technical standards maintain the following criteria as they move to successfully complete all program through their first year of study at Sacred requirements. Complete written information on required technical standards can be

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obtained from the Athletic Training Program responsible for providing transportation to Director, the Athletic Training Policy and off-campus sites. Procedure Manual, and the program website Beginning first semester of the Sophomore The opportunity to participate in year, students enroll in six sequential graded intercollegiate athletics while pursuing practicums for which they receive credit. a career of study in athletic training is These six practicum courses are didactic available. However, it is the responsibility of and clinical in nature and utilize an informal the student to manage the time commitment problem-based approach. Each practicum of both endeavors. Students should discuss is designed to foster critical thinking the time commitments for participation in and allows an opportunity for students this major and their specific sport with their to practice clinical skills they have been major advisor and coach. taught previously in the classroom. Small self-directed student groups are posed problem-based situations or cases requiring identification of pertinent strategies and Program Accreditation clinical decisions to address the problem Sacred Heart University’s Athletic Training or case. The learning goals and new Education program is accredited by the information discovered by the group during Commission on Accreditation of Athletic directed investigation of the problem, is Training Education (CAATE). Accreditation researched by individuals of the group and status was granted in October 2001. The then examined and processed by the entire SHU Athletic Training program’s Board group before presentation, discussion and of Certification Examination Pass Rate is evaluation. Facilitators (tutors) provide available on the program’s website. feedback to students regarding their decisions and guide students toward understanding the interconnections between Clinical Education their actions and the implications of their actions in the clinical environment. Clinical education provides students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge with clinical experience. All clinical experiences, traditional and non-traditional, Differential Tuition are under the direct supervision of certified Sacred Heart University has implemented a athletic trainers. Students are exposed to a differential tuition for the Athletic Training variety of settings including public, private program. The cost of athletic training and preparatory high schools, a variety of education is increased relative to other colleges and clinical rotations including majors due to intensive clinical laboratory physicians’ offices and rehabilitation courses and clinical supervision required facilities. In addition, the clinical education to maintain the professional standards of program requires students to amass a athletic training education in addition to the minimum number of clinical hours per associated expenses of clinical education. semester, as outlined in the syllabi of This charge will be reflected as a program fee each practicum course. All students are each semester in addition to undergraduate required to maintain current CPR for the tuition and fees. The fee will be initiated Professional Rescuer certification, annual for Athletic Training students starting their PPD verification and blood-borne pathogen Sophomore year. training (or its equivalent) throughout the clinical experience. Students will not be All Athletic Training students must maintain able to participate in the clinical experience a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 without current certification. Students are and receive a C or better in all prerequisite

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and required courses. This undergraduate AT 221 Athletic Training Clinical program leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Practicum III degree in Athletic Training. AT 222 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum IV AT 239 Orthopedic Evaluation I, Additional Requirements with lab All students are required to maintain current AT 240 Orthopedic Evaluation II, CPR for the Professional rescuer certification, with lab with AED (or its equivalent), annual PPD AT 241 Therapeutic Modalities, verification, Criminal Background Check, with lab sexual harassment training. The AT program offers both CPR certification and sexual AT 242 Therapeutic Rehabilitation, harassment training annually and PPD testing with lab can be obtained from University Health AT 275 Organization and services. Students will not be permitted Administration in Athletic to participate in the clinical experience Training (beginning with AT 129) without completing AT 310 Aspects of Clinical Medicine, the above criteria. Students are responsible with discussion for providing transportation to off-campus AT 322 Athletic Training Clinical sites. Practicum V AT 323 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum VI Faculty AT 324 Strength and Conditioning for Rehabilitation Professionals THERESA MIYASHITA, PH.D, ATC, PES, CES Director Assistant Professor Athletic Training Required GAIL SAMDPERIL. ED.D, ATC Supporting Courses Clinical Associate Professor EX 250 Exercise Physiology EX 253 Pathophysiology & ELENI DIAKOGEORGIOU, MBA, ATC Pharmacology Clinical Coordinator Clinical Assistant Professor EX 255 Nutritional Aspects of Health & Performance ERIC SCIBEK, MS, ATC, CSCS EX 260 Kinesiology Clinical Assistant Professor CH 117 Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry CH 119 Organic Chemistry & Athletic Training Biochemistry Lab Professional Courses BI 111 Concepts of Biology I AT 100 Principles of Athletic Training BI 113 Concepts of Biology I Lab AT 125 Athletic Training Basic Skills BI 112 Concepts of Biology II AT 129 Athletic Training Clinical BI 114 Concepts of Biology II Lab Practicum I BI 131/ 133 Anatomy & Physiology I AT 130 Athletic Training Clinical BI 132/134 Anatomy & Physiology II Practicum II

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PS 110 General Psychology 206/208, AT majors only PS 295 Health Psychology MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making AT 129 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I or 1 CR EX 230 Research and Evaluation Specific content includes emergency for Health Professionals procedures, heat and cold illnesses, MA 140 Precalculus environmental issues, and basic assessment PY 100 Physics and evaluation. Students also obtain clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of an approved preceptor. Students will gain a minimum of Athletic Training Course 98 clinical hours Only those clinical hours Descriptions performed under a certified athletic trainer will be used toward meeting the course requirement. The nature of the didactic AT 100 Principles of Athletic Training portion of this course is problem based. 3 CR Prerequisites: AT 100 and CPR/AED for the This course is an introduction to basic Professional Rescuer or its equivalent principles of the athletic training profession. Content includes history of the athletic AT 220 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum II training profession, sports medicine team concepts and applications, environmental 1 CR influences, health assessment screenings, The nature of the didactic portion of this basic injury and illness assessment, course is problem based. Specific content management and treatment, protective includes case-based scenarios focusing on equipment, strength and conditioning lower extremity orthopedic assessment concepts, and health risks related to the and treatment, taping and bracing, physically active. An overview of athletic biomechanical assessment and orthodic training professional organizations and the fabrication, assessment of pre- participation role the athletic trainer plays in the health examinations. Students also obtain clinical care system is introduced. Risk factors athletic training experience under the associated with blood-borne pathogens supervision and guidance of an approved (BBP) and common diseases that affect the clinical instructor. Students will gain a active population. Concepts of universal minimum of 98 clinical hours. precautions and BBP training will also be Prerequisites: AT 125, AT 129, AT 239, BI provided. 131/133, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or its equivalent AT 125 Athletic Training Basic Skills AT 221 Athletic Training Clinical 1 CR Practicum III Course content includes skill development in 2 CR taping, wrapping and splinting techniques, The nature of the didactic portion of this ambulatory aides, cryo- and thermal course is problem based. Specific content modalities, basic evaluation techniques, and includes case-based scenarios focusing on topical anatomy. In addition, students gain a upper extremity orthopedic assessment basic understanding of the healing process and treatment, taping and bracing, and and the influence of supportive devices on biomechanical assessment. Students also injuries. obtain clinical athletic training experience Prerequisite: AT 100, Corequisite: BI under the supervision and guidance of an

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approved preceptor. Students will gain a comprehensive orthopedic evaluations. minimum of 168 clinical hours. Course content includes the evaluation, Prerequisites: AT 130, AT 240, and CPR/AED management, and treatment of orthopedic for the Professional Rescuer or its equivalent and neuromuscular injuries to the upper extremity, head, and spine. Lab portion of the class focuses on the clinical skills needed AT 222 Athletic Training Clinical to perform a comprehensive orthopedic Practicum IV evaluation of the upper extremity, head, and 2 CR spine. This class provides classroom and clinical Prerequisites: AT 239, BI 206/208, and athletic training experience under the currently taking BI 207/209 supervision and guidance of an approved clinical instructor. Specific content includes AT 241 Therapeutic Modalities, with Lab case-based scenarios focusing on spine and head evaluation, assessment and treatment. 4 CR In addition, neurological assessment, postural Utilizing the injury-response cycle as a assessment and advanced emergency foundation for clinical decision making procedures for the spine are examined. and a problem-solving approach to Students will explore outcome measures treatment planning, this course prepares to guide clinical decision making based students to investigate and analyze on principles of evidence based practice, indications, contraindications, and set- up research skills and scientific writing. Students procedures for therapeutic agents, including will begin a two semester capstone research pharmacological influences that aid the project focused on the development of a healing of injury, reduction of pain, and case study. Students will gain a minimum of assistance in the rehabilitation process 168 hours of clinical experience. among the active population. Prerequisites: AT 221, AT 241and CPR/ AED Prerequisites: AT 129, AT 240, and PY 100 for the Professional Rescuer or its equivalent AT 242 Therapeutic Rehabilitation, with Lab AT 239 Orthopedic Evaluation I, with Lab 4 CR 4 CR Explores foundational theories and Focuses on the evaluation process, techniques of various therapeutic management, and treatment of orthopedic approaches to rehabilitation through and neuromuscular injuries of the lower discussion, laboratory and lecture. Common extremity. Course content includes the surgical techniques and their implications on evaluation process of injuries across the rehabilitation process are examined. the lifespan, medical terminology and Prerequisites: EX 260, AT 241 nomenclature, basic principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing. Lab portion AT 275 Organization and Administration in of the class focuses on the skills needed Athletic Training to perform a comprehensive orthopedic evaluation. 3 CR Prerequisites: BI 111/113, BI 112/114, and This course presents an overview of currently taking BI 206/208 administrative concepts and organization of an athletic training education program and facility in a variety of settings, including AT 240 Orthopedic Evaluation II, with Lab university, secondary school, and private 4 CR clinic. Focuses on the continued development of Prerequisites: AT 241 and AT 221 skills and knowledge needed for conducting

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AT 310 Aspects of Clinical Medicine, with course is problem based. Specific content Discussion includes case-based scenarios focusing 4 CR on general medicine, psychosocial issues, professional development, nutrition and This course introduces athletic training strength and conditioning. Students also students to the etiology of normal and obtain clinical athletic training experience abnormal responses to injuries/illnesses and under the supervision and guidance of diseases and presents an opportunity for an approved clinical instructor. Weekly students to acquire the necessary evaluation maximum of 18 hours of practical experience skills needed to provide immediate treatment required. or referral. Discussions center on general medicine topics: etiology, pathology, Prerequisites: AT 310, AT 322, AT 324 and clinical evaluation, medical management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or its and prognosis of common types of equivalent musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular, visceral and neurological injury and disease. AT 324 Strength and Conditioning for Students will also participate in a general Rehabilitation Professionals medicine clinical rotation. This course also 4 CR utilizes allied health practitioners to deliver This course prepares the athletic training specific course content pertinent to their student to apply a scientific basis and professional field. functional approach to the development Prerequisites: AT 222, AT 240, EX 253 and of strength and conditioning programs CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or its for patients and clients. Students have equivalent opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills through a research assignment. AT 322 Athletic Training Clinical Prerequisite: AT 242 and EX 250 Practicum V 3 CR The nature of the didactic portion of this course is problem based. Specific content includes case-based scenarios focusing on advanced orthopedic assessment & treatment, nutrition, organization and administration and professional development. The capstone project will continue culminating in presentation. Students also obtain clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of an approved clinical instructor. Students will gain a minimum of 238 clinical hours for the semester. Prerequisites: AT 222, AT 242, EX 255and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or its equivalent

AT 323 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum VI 3 CR The nature of the didactic portion of this

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EXERCISE SCIENCE Differential Tuition The exercise science (EX) major is designed Sacred Heart University has implemented a for those students who are seeking a broad differential tuition for the EX program. The background in exercise and fitness. It can cost of EX education is increased relative also serve as a foundation for graduate to other majors due to intensive clinical study in athletic training, physical therapy, laboratory courses and clinical supervision exercise physiology, biomechanics,cardiac required to maintain the professional rehabilitation, wellness, strength & standards of exercise science education conditioning and nutrition. The didactic in addition to the associated expenses and clinical components allow students of clinical education. This charge will be the opportunity to explore related areas of reflected as a program fee each semester study, including exercise physiology, strength in addition to undergraduate tuition and & conditioning , exercise prescription and fees. The fee will be initiated for EX upon fitness assessment. Graduates from the admission to the major. EX major are prepared to pursue either employment opportunities in health and All EX students must maintain a minimum fitness settings, or graduate school in grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and receive those health professions noted above. Two a C or better in all prerequisite and required accelerated pathways culminating in either courses. This undergraduate program leads a graduate professional degree in Physical to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in EX. Therapy or in Exercise Science and Nutrition are available as an EX major. Students interested in pursuing either accelerated Additional Requirements program should contact the EX program for additional information. All students are required to maintain current CPR for the Professional rescuer certification The EX program has a competitive (or its equivalent), annual PPD verification, admissions process. Interested students Criminal Background Check, sexual should complete a Declaration of Major form harassment training. The EX program offers and submit to the EX program. Students will both CPR certification and sexual harassment be admitted to the EX program following training annually and PPD testing can be completion of their second semester if they obtained from University Health services. meet the following requirements: Students will not be permitted to participate in any clinical experience (EX 366, EX 367) • Complete the required first year without completing the above criteria. prerequisites and meet or exceed a Students are responsible for providing minimum GPA of 2.5, with no grade transportation to off-campus sites. lower than a C in all science course prerequisites and EX 100 (Introduction to Exercise Science). Faculty Transfer students should inquire with the EX Program Director regarding their potential WENDY BJERKE, PH.D. admission status before applying. Clinical Associate Professor

Majors are required to take all EX required BEAU GREER, PH.D., C.S.C.S. courses as well as five EX elective courses. Graduate Program Director Associate Professor

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MATTHEW MORAN, PH.D. EX 320 Pediatric Exercise Science Undergraduate Program Director EX 358 Exercise and Aging Assistant Professor EX 361 Functional Gait Analysis ANNA PRICE, PH.D., C.H.E.S., H.F.S. EX 365 Clinical Exercise Science Assistant Professor EX 367 internships in Exercise Science EX 390 Planning & Evaluation for PETER RONAI, M.S., R.C.E.P., C.S.C.S.-D, Physical Activity and Nutrition F.A.C.S.M. Programs Clinical Associate Professor EX 398 independent Research in Exercise Science ERIC SCIBEK, M.S., A.T.C., C.S.C.S. Clinical Assistant Professor

VALERIE WHERLEY, PH.D. Required supporting courses Clinical Assistant Professor BI 111/113 Concepts of Biology I, with Lab BI 112/114 Concepts of Biology II, Exercise Science Required Courses with Lab EX 100 introduction to Exercise BI 206/208 Human Anatomy and Science Physiology I, with Lab EX 230 Research and Evaluation for BI 207/209 Human Anatomy and Health Professionals Physiology II, with Lab EX 250 Exercise Physiology, with Lab CH 117/119 General Organic Biochemistry, EX 260 Kinesiology, with Lab an Overview, with Lab or EX 362 Exercise Testing and CH 151/153 General Chemistry I, with Lab Prescription, with Lab MA 140 Precalculus EX 363 Developing Strength and Conditioning Programs, PS 110 introduction to Psychology with Lab PS 295 Health Psychology EX 366 Clinical Rotation PY 100 Elements of Physics EX 399 Seminars in Exercise Science or PY 111/113 General Physics I, with Lab

Exercise Science Electives Exercise Science Course EX 253 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Descriptions EX 255 Nutritional Aspects of Human EX 100 Introduction to Exercise Science Health and Performance 3 CR EX 270 Neural Control of Human Movement Aspects of a healthy lifestyle including epidemiology, basic cardiovascular and EX 290 Behavioral Aspects of Exercise musculoskeletal fitness principles, energy Science systems, and an introduction to exercise EX 299 Special Topics in Exercise prescription are presented in addition to Science strategies to promote wellness. This course

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is intended for students pursuing a degree in exercise setting. emphasis is on the effect exercise science. of disease symptoms, management, and pharmacological agents on physical activity. EX 101 Health, Fitness and Recreation Prerequisites: BI 207/209 and EX 230 (Pre- 1 CR or Corequisite) This course includes baseline and subsequent individualized physical fitness assessments, EX 255 Nutritional Aspects of Human Health exercise programming, and recreational and Performance activities at the William H. Pitt Center, Human 3 CR Performance laboratory, and within Fairfield Provides an examination of the six classes of County. Be prepared to exercise on campus nutrients with strong emphasis on chronic and participate in optional hiking, cycling, disease prevention and improving athletic and other recreational sports and activities in performance. issues concerning dietary the area. All fitness levels welcome to enroll. supplements, functional foods, and the ethics of food choices are also explored. EX 230 Research and Evaluation for Health Prerequisites: BI 207/209 and EX 230 Professional

3 CR EX 260 Kinesiology with Lab An introduction to quantitative and 4 CR qualitative research methods relevant to exercise science. Topics will include: Investigates basic mechanical and conducting literature searches, scientific kinesiological principles and their functions, writing style, proper citation, study design, interrelationships, and involvement with the levels of measurement, parametric and mechanics of human motion. non-parametric biostatistics, qualitative Prerequisites: EX 230 (Pre- or Corequisite); data analysis, and ethical considerations in PY 100, BI 206/208 exercise science research. Prerequisites: EX 100 EX 270 Neural Control of Human Movement 3 CR EX 250 Exercise Physiology with Lab This course reviews the neural structure and 4 CR function of human movement. Anatomical, Presents a workable knowledge of the developmental, and physiological body’s response to physical activity. exercise foundations are covered during the first metabolism, cardiopulmonary function, part of the course. Progressive concepts adaptations to training and environmental and theories of neuroplasticity, motor factors are addressed as well as exercise control, motor learning, and motor skills are training guidelines. assessment, clinical presented as they relate to daily activities skills, aerobic testing, strength and power and sport. The course completes with an testing, and flexibility testing are among lab introduction to pathological movement activities. conditions and therapeutic strategy. Prerequisites: BI 207/209, EX 230 (Pre- or Prerequisites: EX 230, BI 206/208 Corequisite) EX 290 Behavioral Aspects of Exercise EX 253 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 CR 3 CR This course will examine psychosocial and A systematic study of the disease process behavioral factors that influence physical and disorders commonly seen in an activity, exercise, and rehabilitation, as well

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as individual, interpersonal, community, pathological human locomotion patterns environmental, and policy approaches to from a biomechanical perspective. Upon promoting physical activity. additional topics completion of this course the student will include mental health effects of exercise and be proficient in (1) practical gait analysis sport psychology. techniques, (2) analysis of gait patterns, (3) Prerequisites: EX 230 (Pre- or Corequisite) etiology of pathological gait, and (4) the efficacy of certain surgical, orthopedic or foot wear treatments. EX 299 Special Topics in Exercise Science Prerequisites: EX 260 1-3 CR In-depth exploration of a specific, applied EX 362 Exercise Testing and Prescription exercise science topic. Course can be with Lab repeated if topic varies. 4 CR Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Reviews the scientific basis and practical concerns related to the assessment of health EX 320 Pediatric Exercise Science related physical fitness and the development 3 CR of safe, effective and comprehensive physical This course will provide an introduction to fitness programs. emphasis is on both proper the field of pediatric exercise science. topic exercise technique/instruction and the areas will include: growth and development creation of programs utilizing physiological in children and adolescents, puberty and and biomechanical principles and numerous endocrine influences on pediatric exercise modalities. This course addresses content responses, physical activity on the growing within the American College of Sports child, resistance training and muscular medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist strength in youth, exercise training for (HFS) certification examination. aerobic endurance in children, and patterns Prerequisites: EX 250 of motor development. This course includes a service learning component in addition to a EX 363 Developing Strength and weekly seminar. Conditioning Programs with Lab Prerequisite: EX 250 4 CR Reviews the scientific basis and practical EX 358 Exercise and Aging concerns related to the development of 3 CR safe, effective strength, and conditioning Examines changes occurring in anatomical programs. emphasis is on both proper and physiological systems as adults mature, exercise technique/instruction and the their effects on performance, and explores creation of programs utilizing numerous the theory and practice of selecting age- systems and modalities. This course also appropriate fitness-promoting activities and addresses content within the National function enhancing activities. This course Strength and Conditioning Association includes a service learning component (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning including two weekly lecture sessions. Specialist (CSCS) certification examination. Prerequisites: EX 250, EX 260 Prerequisites: EX 250, EX 260

EX 361 Functional Gait analysis EX 365 Clinical Exercise Science 3 CR 3 CR This course is designed to provide a Explores diagnostic testing, exercise comprehensive investigation of normal and prescription, and lifestyle modification in health and chronic disease rehabilitation.

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Primary and secondary prevention and treatment of heart, lung, immune, and metabolic diseases are also addressed. Prerequisites: EX 250, EX 260

EX 366 Clinical Rotation 2 CR Off-campus clinical rotation surveys the scope of practice that characterizes exercise science. specifically students visit cardiopulmonary rehabilitation centers, corporate fitness centers, strength and conditioning facilities, and health and wellness programs for special populations including children and geriatric patient/ clients. Prerequisite: CPR/AED, proof of up-to-date vaccinations (PPD, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Hep B), EX 250

EX 390 Planning & Evaluation for Physical Activity and Nutrition Programs 3 CR Skills and competencies required for promoting active living and healthy eating in communities will be examined. Specifically, students will examine health promotion program planning, program evaluation, cultural competency, health advocacy, and health communication. Successful active living and healthy eating programs will be drawn upon as examples. Prerequisites: EX 290

EX 399 Seminar in Exercise Science 1 CR In-depth exploration of a specific, applied exercise science topic. Prerequisite: EX 250, EX 260 (Pre- or Corequisite)

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HEALTH SCIENCES Faculty The Health Science major leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences JODY BORTONE ED.D., O.T./L (BSHS) builds on the University core Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy curriculum to allow students to pursue and Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor individual interests through a constellation of health science and designated track electives that address contemporary issues CAROLYN SHIFFMAN PH.D. and topics in health care. Students will be Program Director, Health Sciences Assistant offered opportunities to develop themselves Professor as holistic health care practitioners and pre-professionals, which includes their JANET BETTS ,M.A.R.S. spiritual, ethical, affective, and intellectual Adjunct Instructor development. The HS curriculum will provide exposure to contemporary health WENDY BJERKE, M.S. care policy and practices, health delivery Clinical Assistant Professor organizations, health disciplines and roles, cultural competence, health care finance, KEVIN CHUI, PH.D., P.T. legal and ethical issues in health care, Assistant Professor health information technology, disparities in health care, professional interactions, and CLOTILDE DUDLEY SMITH, ED.D., MPA, RDH leadership. Assistant Professor

The HS major consists of two distinct tracks: MARY ELLEN JOHNSON, P.O.T.D., O.T.R./L. the HS Leadership Track and the HS Pre Clinical Assistant Professor Professional Track. The HS Pre-Professional Track prepares students for continuation into PATRICIA W. WALKER ED. D., graduate health science education programs. Dean, College of Education and Health HS Pre-Professional Track graduates will be Professions well equipped to pursue graduate study in the health profession education program of their choice; including occupational SHEILA THOMAS WATTS P.T., D.P.T., M.S., M.B.A., G.C.S. therapy, speech-language pathology, Clinical Physical Therapist physical therapy, medicine or dentistry, pharmacology, nutrition, and others.

The HS Leadership Track is for health Requirements professionals holding an Associate’s degree The HS major consists of 18 credits of in a health profession or two year’s work required major core courses and 30 credits experience in a health care environment of electives. who are interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree, developing leadership skills specific Pre-Professional Track majors must take 18 to health care environments, and advancing credits of required major core courses, 12 their careers. Graduates of the HS Leadership credits of HS designated courses, and 18 Track will be well poised to assume roles credits as approved by HS advisor and as as department heads, hospital or clinic appropriate to pre professional interests. HS administrators, and/or supervisors of Pre-Professional Track students will need department personnel. to take Arts and Science courses in other disciplines including, biology, chemistry, sociology, psychology, and religious studies

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to meet graduate program prerequisite HS 353 Diversity and Disparities in requirements. Prerequisite course and GPA Health Care requirements vary greatly for the various HS 354 improving Health Care Quality graduate professional programs; therefore, and Safety students are strongly advised to discuss plans of study with the HS academic advisor HS 355 Health Research Capstone to prepare for the specific program of interest. Pre Professional Track students are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA Health Sciences Electives to remain in the major with no individual HS HS 112/SLP112 Speaking on Film major core or elective course grade below a C. HS 301 Spirituality in Health Care HS 303 Health Education and Health Science Leadership Track majors Promotion for Healthy must take 18 credits of HS required major Lifestyles core courses and 30 credits electives. Some HS 304 Community and Public Health of the 30 major elective credits may include professional courses transferred into the HS 306 Health Management University from the health science associate’s Information Systems degree program. The remaining credits of HS 307 Alternative Healing Modalities electives will be drawn from HS designated HS 309 Professional Interactions in electives and/or Arts and Science courses as Health Care Settings approved by the HS advisor. HS 310 Human Growth and Development HS 352 Health Care Leadership 3 + 2 Health Science/ Occupational Therapy Option Pre-Professional Track: 30 major elective Sacred Heart University offers qualified credits; 12 HS designated electives plus 18 University undergraduates the opportunity credits as approved by HS advisor. to complete an undergraduate degree in Health Science and a graduated degree in Pre professional track credits may be taken Occupational Therapy in 5 years. Students from HS electives and/or approved Arts choosing the 3 + 2 option must work and Science courses as determined by pre carefully with their undergraduate advisor professional interests. to follow a specific sequence of study. All summer courses must be taken at Sacred Leadership Track: 30 credits electives as Heart University. A specific plan of study can approved by HS advisor. be found on our website. Leadership track courses may be taken from HS electives, and or Arts and Sciences as approved by the HS advisor, and or Required Health Sciences Major professional courses transferred from health Core Courses (18 Credits) profession associates degree program. HS 302 Health Care Administration Practice HS 350 Health Care Policy, Politics, Transfer Of Credits and Advocacy A maximum of sixty-six (66) credits may be HS 351 Legal and Ethical Aspects of applied to a baccalaureate degree from a Health Care two-year college and a maximum of ninety

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(90) credits may be applied from a four-year CURRICULUM college or university. Sacred Heart University accepts a maximum of 15 credits as “free Required Courses electives” for transfer and a maximum HS 302 Health Care Administrations of 50% of the major’s course credits for and Practice transfer. For the HS major, graduates of an HS 351 Legal and Ethical Aspects of associate’s degree health science program Health Care can transfer a maximum of 24 professional course credits toward the HS major, plus 15 HS 350 Health Care Policy, Politics free elective course credits, plus credits that and Advocacy meet transfer criteria for University core course requirements up to a maximum of Electives 66 credits. Remedial courses, courses where the student earned a grade of C- or lower, Choose three: and professional level internships are not HS 353 Diversity and Disparities in accepted for transfer credit. Health Care (3 CR) or NU 210 Health & Wellness & Cultural Minor in Health Sciences Diversity (2 CR) SO239 Diversity and Oppression in DESCRIPTION Contemporary Society (3 CR), or The H.S. minor is sequenced to help students explore critical issues related to the health BU/IB 203 intercultural Management care environment including; health care (3 CR) policy, advocacy, administrative practices, HS 301 Spirituality in Health Care and legal and ethical issues. The HS minor HS 303 Health Education and will provide exposure to contemporary Promotion of Healthily health policy, issues, practices, including Lifestyles (3 CR) the organization of health delivery, health disciplines and roles, cultural competence HS 304 Community and Public Health and health disparities among others. or Depending upon selected electives, the HS NU 381 Public Health Nursing (5 CR) minor will facilitate development of skills in (Nursing Majors only) leadership, health care information systems, or and supervision and management in health NU 375 Populations and Public Health care environments. Students must have Nursing (3 CR) (Nursing sophomore status or above to declare the HS majors only) minor. The minor in Health Science consists or of 18 credits including 9 credits of required HS 306 Health Management HS designated courses; HS 302 Health Information Systems (3 CR) Care Administrations and Practice, HS 351 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care, HS 307 Alternative Healing Modalities and HS 350 Health Care Policy, Politics and (3 CR) Advocacy, and, 9 credits of HS designated or electives and/or electives from the approved PS 295 Health Psychology (3 CR) list in any combination. (These electives are or listed below). HS 309 Professional Interactions in Health Care (3 CR)

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HS 310 Human Growth and HS 351 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Development (3 CR) Health Care HS 352 Health Care Leadership (3 CR) 3 CR or The planning and delivery of health care BU 201 Organizational Management is strongly affected by legal issues and (3 CR) ethical aspects of professional roles and care delivery in various settings. Basic legal and ethical principles will be presented and applied to selected scenarios to illustrate Health Sciences the role that the law and ethics have on Course Descriptions health care practice. The regulation of health care at national and state levels will also be HS 302 Health Care Administration Practice reviewed. 3 CR This course will examine selected HS 353 Diversity and Disparities in administration practices to prepare students Health Care for management roles including budget 3 CR and finance, supervision and management The rapidly changing demographics of the of personnel, unions, strategic planning, country and the world call for increased departmental organization, goals, and attention to disparities relative to health plans of operation. Individual leadership status, including issues around diversity, styles and other assessment tools along socio-economic status, geography, and with case studies of common challenges in access. The effects of facility utilization health care environments will be presented. and uncompensated care has on access Considerations of differences between for- will be discussed. This course will provide profit and not-for-profit organizations will be a framework for exploring diversity and discussed. disparities with emphasis on culturally competent care and mediation of differences HS 350 Health Care Policy, Politics, in health outcomes among diverse and Advocacy populations with regards to accessing quality 3 CR health care. Virtually all health services and careers are influenced by health care policy at HS 354 Improving Health Care Quality the local, regional, national, and even and Safety international levels. The implications of 3 CR health policy principles and decisions Health care organizations are committed to will be explored along with the resulting improving the quality and safety of services impact on financing of health care services. both to achieve their missions and to comply Consideration to current policy and finance with various regulatory requirements. This priorities in health care will be used to course will review the major sources of structure the examination and debate along quality and safety standards, present some with application of ethical principles and of the major approaches to improving quality advocacy toward influencing health care and safety, and discuss the role of all health policy. care workers in creating a culture of safety. Leadership implications of the quality and safety of the environment, movement, and handling will be explored.

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HS 355 Health Research Capstone course will use frequently occurring health 3 CR conditions to explore health education models and health promotion interventions. The Health Research Capstone course will Attention will also be given to measuring provide an overview of health research health and the impact of lifestyle choices principles and the role of research in the on health care needs and costs within the delivery of health care, showing connections context of ethical principles. to the other BS HS major core courses on leadership and management, diversity, improving quality and safety, and legal/ HS 304 Community and Public Health ethical principles and issues. Specifically,the 3 CR Capstone process will emphasize finding This course focuses on the family and the best available current research and community as consumers of health services. applying evidence-based practices to The different perspectives, sensitivities selected scenarios. The capstone experience and application of knowledge unique to will involve selection of an approved topic families and the community are identified. from the major core courses and design of a Effectiveness of family-centered practice project to enhance knowledge and skills in is explored in relation to the problems, that area. priorities, attitudes, culture and resources of the family and community.

Health Sciences Designated HS 306 Health Management Elective Courses Information Systems 3 CR HS 301/HS 501 Spirituality in Health Care This course introduces the current status of 3 CR information systems and technology in the healthcare industry. We will examine the Explores the spiritual dimension of health clinical and administrative applications that care and the incorporation of spirituality into are fundamental to the industry. Information the caring relationship. The intersection of systems topics such as process flow, systems religion, spiritual practices, culture, diversity, analysis, database management, hardware life stages and health issues are examined. and software will also be discussed and Other topics include the identification of examined in the context of the industry. one’s personal spirituality, discussion of Students will also explore emerging the ethical provision of spiritual care by technologies and how they relate to the the health care professional, importance healthcare industry. of the consideration of spiritual care needs by the health care team, and the difference in the roles of the health care professional HS 307 Alternative Healing Modalities and pastoral care professional. Prerequisite: 3 CR Sophomore standing. This course examines holistic forms of health care that can add to the effectiveness of HS 303 Health Education and Promotion for traditional allopathic care, including energy Healthy Lifestyles systems, art, imagery, meditation, and hands- 3 CR on healing approaches. Integrative medicine is the term to describe the interdisciplinary Health education and promotion activities approach to client care, which borrows from are increasingly supported by evidence Eastern and Western medical traditions. showing positive impacts on various health Assignments will include first-hand indicators. Using nationally published experiences of techniques for subjective and population health goals as a framework, this objective assessment.

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HS 309 Professional Interactions in Health Care Settings 3 CR This course will present a model for interacting with people seeking health care services and health care personnel with consideration of roles, expectations, communication, and mutual goal setting. Commonly used assessment skills such as general interviews/talking with clients, conflict resolution, and communication skills will be included as will more advanced professional interaction skills of conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation.

HS 310 Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan 3 CR This course covers the psychological, biological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur throughout the human lifespan. It includes pre-natal stages through death and dying. Students will be introduced to both classic and new and emerging theories of development as they gain an understanding of the dynamic interrelatedness and relationship between biology and environment in human growth and development.

HS 352 Health Care Leadership 3 CR This survey course will review leadership theories practices commonly applied in health care environments. The course will emphasize leading diverse organizations, collaborating with colleagues on creating and communicating a vision for the organization, and ethical leadership. Analyzing organizational frames and leading change to adapt to emerging health care environments will be explored.

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NURSING CONSTANCE GLENN, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.- B.C., R.N. The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor (BSN) degree is designed to meet a variety of educational needs beginning with the MICHELLE JOHNSON, ED.D, BSN initial preparation necessary to enter the Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant profession of nursing as well as faster Director, Nursing Education professional growth and advancement for returning registered nurses (RNs). CORRINE LEE, M.S.N., R.N. Clinical Assistant Professor

Faculty SUSAN MCGINNIS, MS, RN Program Director, SHU Onsite Cohort ANNE M. BARKER, ED.D., R.N. Programs Professor Department of Nursing KERRY MILNER, M.S.N., D.N.SC., R.N. AUDREY M. BEAUVAIS, D.N.P., M.S.N., Assistant Professor M.B.A., R.N. Assistant Professor and Director, LINDA MORROW, D.N.P., M.S.N., M.B.A., Undergraduate Nursing Programs CNOR, CPHQ Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant MARLENE BECK, D.N.P., M.S.N., B.S.N Director, Patient Care Services Administration Program Director, SHU Online LINDA-JO RUSSO, M.S.N., R.N. BETH BOYD, BSN, RN Instructor Coordinator Nursing Clinical Laboratory ANN MARIE SARANICH, M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. MICHELLE COLE, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN Clinical Assistant Professor Instructor REBECCA ANN SMART, MPH, MSN, APRN, LINDA COOK, DNP, NNP-BC, APRN NNP-BC, FNP-BC Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Assistant Professor

SUSAN M. DENISCO, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.- JULIE G. STEWART, D.N.P., M.P.H., F.N.P.- B.C., C.N.E. B.C., A.P.R.N., A.A.H.I.V.S. Associate Professor, Interim Chair, School of Assistant Professor Nursing Program Director, FNP Program and Interim Program Director DNP HEATHER FERRILLO, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.- B.C., R.N. LINDA L. STRONG, ED.D., R.N. Clinical Assistant Professor Assistant Professor, Director, RN to BSN and RN to MSN, and Director SHU-ERC HARRIETT FIELDS, ED.D, R.N. Clinical Associate Professor SHERYLYN WATSON, M.S.N., R.N., C.E.N. Clinical Assistant Professor KIMBERLY A. FOITO, M.S.N., R.N. Clinical Assistant Professor EILEEN YOST, M.S.N., R.N.C. Clinical Assistant Professor JOANNE GATTI-PETITO, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E. Assistant Professor

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Major in Nursing complete 122 credit hours, 55 of which are the Nursing major requirements. Students Two tracks are offered in the Nursing major: must maintain the overall GPA and course First Professional Degree program and grade requirements and must demonstrate Nursing Completion program for RNs who safe and competent practice in all nursing wish to achieve a BSN. The BSN programs clinical and laboratory settings while are fully accredited by the Commission adhering to the published professional on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). standards of conduct (see Nursing Student For information, contact the CCNE at One Guide online at Nursing Student Guides - Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, Sacred Heart University). DC 20036-1120; phone: 202-887-6791; or web site www.aacn.nche.edu. In addition, a 6-credit certificate in Home Health Care ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR Management is available online. This certificate meets the current requirements First Professional Degree Program for the position of Home Health Supervisor Policy: in Connecticut, for RNs who do not have a bachelor’s degree. • Incoming freshmen applicants to Sacred Heart University who meet FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM admission criteria established by the (FPD) Nursing Program will be notified of their acceptance by Undergraduate The BS in Nursing program provides a first Admissions. professional degree for entry into the nursing profession. At the conclusion of four years • Acceptance into nursing is competitive of study, students are eligible to take the and predominately based on SAT/ National Certification Licensure Examination ACT scores and scholarly achievement (NCLEX) developed by the National Council during the last three years of high school of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) in (particularly in science and advanced the United States. Qualified applicants are placement courses). Ideal candidates admitted into the University as pre-Nursing for SHU Nursing will have a 3.3 High students and are guaranteed a seat as a School GPA, and SAT or ACT equivalent sophomore Nursing student if they meet or of 1080 or higher on Critical Reasoning exceed freshman prerequisite coursework and Math scores. Admission essays and and GPA requirements. Students who do not evidence of community service and other meet criteria will be evaluated for placement extracurricular contributions will also be based on enrollment capacity. During the taken into account. following three years, nursing students • Students who are accepted will have participate in simulated laboratory learning a space held for them in sophomore and clinical experiences at a variety of health nursing courses, provided they meet the related facilities in the area. criterion below.

Upon successful completion of freshman • All nursing students planning to start prerequisite coursework with an overall sophomore nursing courses must have GPA of 3.0 or higher and grades no lower completed prerequisite courses and than C+ in science courses, students enter achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or the Nursing major in the fall semester of higher and a grade of C+ or higher in the sophomore year. The course sequence required science coursework. is outlined in the Plan of Study below. To • Students who do not complete receive a BS in Nursing, First Professional prerequisite courses and/or do not meet Degree Program students must successfully the GPA requirement will not advance

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to sophomore year nursing coursework. nursing major courses. Students receive Students are encouraged to contact the supplemental and remedial study materials Undergraduate Director of Nursing to in addition to individual feedback on tests discuss options. and recommendations for improvement. Students who do not meet the program • Transfer students with excellent benchmark scores will be required to use qualifications (including strong GPAs remedial study materials and retake the and SAT/ACT scores) will be admitted exam to demonstrate competency before as space allows. Transfer students are progressing to the next course. In addition, encouraged to contact the Admission senior students will be required to participate Office as early as possible for in an NCLEX review course towards the end consideration and are expected to meet of the final semester. Questions about these the criteria described above. fees and activities should be directed to the • Students with an adverse criminal Director of Undergraduate Nursing or the background check may be deemed Chair of the Nursing Department. ineligible to sit for the NCLEX and/ or obtain a professional license to NURSING VERIFICATION/HEALTH practice nursing. It is the student’s sole REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION FEE responsibility to discuss this issue directly All clinical educational sites require the with the State Board of Nursing where University to verify that each student placed he/she intends to take the NCLEX. in a clinical setting has met the necessary health requirements as designated by the DIFFERENTIAL TUITION clinical site. The University uses an outside Sacred Heart University has implemented a vendor to collect and verify this information. differential tuition for the First Professional There is a one-time fee associated with Degree Nursing program. The cost of nursing this process, which the student will pay education is increased relative to other directly to the assigned vendor. On or before majors due to intensive clinical laboratory the Fall Term, sophomore students in the courses and clinical supervision required First Professional Degree Program must to maintain the professional standards submit completed and approved Health of nursing education in addition to the Documentation to the vendor for verification. associated expenses of clinical education. A listing of these requirements is available This charge will be reflected as a program fee through the vendor or the Clinical Placement each semester in addition to undergraduate Department. Please keep copies of all health tuition and fees. The fee will be initiated for documents for your files. Students may not nursing students starting their Sophomore attend clinical or classroom activities without year. health clearance provided in the correct format. Students who miss clinical due to non-compliance are at risk for not meeting LAB FEES clinical objectives which may result in course Clinical laboratory fees are attached to failure, probation, and/ or recommendation courses that involve laboratory activities, for dismissal from the program. Health care simulation, or practical exams. These fees agency placement agreements and patient are used to offset expenses associated with safety needs require strict compliance with these learning activities. health screening requirements.

NURSING ASSESSMENT FEE A one-time assessment fee is levied in the Sophomore year for individualized testing and evaluation that occurs throughout the

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SPECIAL CLINICAL AGENCY REQUESTS/ or CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG EN CC 102 Literary Expressions of the SCREENINGS Human Journey Successful completion of the Nursing program at Sacred Heart University includes ADDITIONAL COURSES REQUIRED FOR satisfactory completion of the clinical FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEGREE education component of the curriculum. A NU 205 Foundations of Professional majority of clinical sites now require students Nursing to complete a criminal background check NU 220 Pharmacology and Nursing and drug screening prior to participating in Implications clinical education placements. Additionally, National certification agencies may deem BI 161/162 introduction to Microbiology persons with criminal convictions as HI CC 101 Human Journey: Historical ineligible to sit for national certification Paths to Civilization examinations and state laws may restrict or EN CC 102 Literary Expressions of the prohibit those with criminal convictions from Human Journey obtaining a professional license to practice following graduation. It is therefore the TRS 101 introduction to the Study of policy of the College of Health Professions Religion and the Nursing Department that all NU 210 Health & Wellness & Cultural admitted students planning to enroll in the Diversity Nursing program must consent, submit NU 215 Health Assessment to, and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check. These will be completed PH 101 introduction to Philosophy at the student’s expense. The University PS 252 Child Development and Nursing program have no obligation to Psychology refund tuition or otherwise accommodate CC 103 Social Sciences: The Individual students in the event that a criminal & Society background check or drug screening renders or the student ineligible to complete required CC 103 Natural Sciences: Scientific courses or clinical placement(s). Discovery & the Human Community REQUIRED FRESHMAN PREREQUISITE NU 300 Psychiatric Mental-Health COURSES IN FIRST PROFESSIONAL Nursing DEGREE PROGRAM NU 330 Care of the Childbearing FYXX 125 First Year Seminar Family FLO 125 The Art of Thinking PH/RS/CC 104 The Human Search for Truth, PS 110 introduction to Psychology Justice & the Common Good BI 126/127 Nursing Human Anatomy/ NU 310 Pathophysiology Physiology 1 NU 340 introduction to Adult Nursing MA 105 Math Applications for Health NU 365 Evidence-Based Nursing Sciences Practice CH 117/119 General, Organic and MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making Biochemistry An Overview SO 110 Sociology BI 128/129 Nursing Human Anatomy/ Physiology 2 NU 374 Concepts in Child Health Nursing HI CC 101 Human Journey: Historical Paths to Civilization NU 360 Adult Nursing 2

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TRS 340 Bioethics • Participate in quality and patient safety or initiatives, recognizing that these are PH 258 Medical Ethics complex system issues, which involve NU 370 Nursing Leadership individuals, families, groups, communities, populations, and other members of the NU 381 Public Health Nursing healthcare team. NU 390 Senior Synthesis Seminar • Apply quality improvement processes NU 395 Transitions into Professional and safety enhancing technology to Nursing Practice effectively implement patient safety initiatives and monitor performance PROGRAM COMPETENCIES measures, including nurse sensitive indicators in the micro system of care. Liberal Education (Essential I) • Integrates knowledge from the biological, Evidence Based Practice (Essential III) behavioral, social and nursing sciences • Provide professional nursing care that is when providing care to patients with grounded in current evidence. complex alterations in health. • Discriminate between valid and invalid • Integrates knowledge of pathophysiology, research for modifying clinical practice pharmacology, and nutrition when along with clinical expertise and patient/ providing care to patients, families, family preferences. communities, and populations. • Evaluate and propose changes based on Leadership (Essential II) evidence-based practice to structure the work environment to facilitate integration • Evaluate and provide safe, high quality of new evidence into practice. health care based on an understanding of organizational and systems leadership • Value the concept of evidence-based models. practice as integral to determining best clinical practice. • Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making when coordinating the Informatics (Essential IV) care of selected clients in a variety of settings. • Use computer information management systems and patient care technology to Quality Improvement (Essential II) evaluate the safety and effectiveness of patient care. • Evaluate and provide safe, high quality health care based on an understanding • Use computer information systems to of organizational and systems leadership monitor and coordinate the care of models. patients with complex alterations in health. • Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives that impact patient care and • Integrate the use of technology and system issues. information systems to adapt patient care based on an analysis of expected and Safety (Essential II) actual patient outcomes.

• Evaluate and provide safe, high quality Health care policy (Essential V) health care based on an understanding of organizational and systems leadership • Integrate knowledge of healthcare policy, models. finance, and regulatory factors that influence health care delivery and nursing

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practice. the range of activities that contribute to health and the prevention of illness, • Finance: Analyze the costs and injury, disability, and premature death. availability of healthcare options for individuals, families, communities, and • Advocate for social justice including a select populations. commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and the elimination of health • Healthcare Policy: Analyze healthcare disparities. policies that impact the delivery of healthcare and make recommendations Professionalism (Essential VIII) for change based on that analysis. • Demonstrate the core values of • Regulatory: Examine the state’s nurse professionalism that support achievement practice act in relation to the scope of of optimal health and wellness outcomes practice of registered nurses in that state. in patients, families, communities and populations. Interprofessional Collaboration/ Communication (Essential VI) • Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, • Provide effective patient-centered care and professional engagement to foster as a member of the interprofessional professional growth and development. health care team by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and • Act to prevent, recognize, and intervene shared decision-making. when unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices are being carried out by • Participate in the development, members of the health care team. implementation and evaluation of intra- and interprofessional projects. • Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the • Provide effective patient-centered care knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the as a member of the interprofessional nursing profession. health care team by fostering open communication, mutual respect and Patient Centered Care (Essential IX) shared decision-making. • Evaluate the effectiveness of patient- • Acknowledge own potential to contribute centered care as a member of the to effective team functioning. interprofessional health care team.

Health Promotion Disease/Injury Prevention • Develop and evaluate care that reflects (Essential VII) spiritual, cultural, ethnic and social preferences, values, and needs of • Support culturally competent health patients, families, communities and promotion and disease/injury prevention populations. activities across the lifespan at the individual and population level to improve • Respect the centrality of the patient/ population health. family as core members of any healthcare team. (QSEN teamwork and collaboration • Perform population-based screenings to attitudes) identify potential health related risks and intervene as appropriate to minimize the Clinical Judgment (Essential X) risk of disease. • Make individualized patient care-related • Collaborate with others to develop a clinical judgments that are based on plan of care that takes into account knowledge and evidence and developed determinants, available resources, and through the process of clinical reasoning.

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• Use evidence and clinical reasoning to BI 129 Nursing Anatomy and support the management of care based Physiology II Laboratory on an ongoing evaluation of patient HI CC 101 The Human Journey: Historical outcomes. Paths to Civilization or NURSING LABORATORY EN CC 102 Literary Expressions of the The nursing laboratories are equipped Human Journey with sophisticated simulation mannequins • CH 117/119 can be taken Year 1 Semester 1 and models, exam tables, hospital beds, or Year 1 Semester 2 computers, and a variety of audiovisual material. The laboratories are designed to • PS 110 can be taken in Year 1 Semester 1 promote critical thinking and skill proficiency or Year 1 Semester 2 for all major content areas of nursing practice. Under the direction of a full-time ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR nurse, faculty members and nursing lab THE B.S. IN NURSING assistants, students are able to practice and demonstrate skills competency in a simulated Fall Sophomore Year: 16 credits clinical setting. In addition to scheduled class Spring Sophomore Year: 17 credits times, laboratories are open and staffed for NU 205 Foundations of Professional students’ individual practice during specified Nursing hours. NU 210 Health & Wellness & Cultural Diversity FRESHMAN PREREQUISITE COURSES FOR MATRICULATION TO THE B.S. IN NURSING NU 220 Pharmacology and Nursing PROGRAM Implications NU 215 Health Assessment Fall Freshman Year: 13 credits BI 161 introduction to Microbiology Spring Freshman Year: 14 credits PH 101 introduction to Philosophy FYXX125 First Year Seminar or BI 162 introduction to Microbiology FLO 125 The Art of Thinking Laboratory FYXX125 First Year Seminar SO 110 Sociological Imagination or HI CC 101 The Human Journey: Historical FLO 125 The Art of Thinking Paths to Civilization PS 110 introduction to Psychology or EN CC 102 Literary Expressions of the CH 117 General, Organic and Human Journey Biochemistry, l An Overview CC 103 Social Sciences: The Individual BI 126 Nursing Anatomy and & Society Physiology I or CH 119 General, Organic and CC 103 Natural Sciences: Scientific Biochemistry Laboratory Discovery & the Human BI 127 Nursing Anatomy and Community Physiology I Laboratory TRS 101 introduction to the Study of BI 128 Nursing Anatomy and Religion Physiology II Humanities Elective MA 105 Mathematical Applications for • BI 161/162 can be taken in Year 2 Health Sciences Semester 3 or Year 2 Semester 4

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Fall Junior Year: 14 credits mission and organizing framework. Spring Junior Year: 17 credits Students are introduced to the concepts NU 300 Psychiatric—Mental Health of health promotion and disease injury/ Nursing prevention and effective intraprofessional communication and demonstration of the NU 340 introduction to Adult Nursing teaching/learning process as part of patient- NU 310 Pathophysiology centered care. Skills basic to nursing practice, NU 365 Evidence-Based Nursing documentation, safety, and regulatory Practice guidelines that influence nursing practice are presented. Laboratory and clinical NU 330 Care of the Childbearing experiences are coordinated to offer the Family student practical experience with selected MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making clients in providing basic nursing care in a PH/RS CC 104 The Human Search for Truth, caring manner. Students will demonstrate Justice, & the Common Good effective use of available technologies to PS 252 Child Development assess and monitor and patient care. Psychology Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Humanities Elective major

Fall Senior Year: 16 credits NU 210 Health & Wellness & Cultural Spring Senior Year: 15 credits Diversity NU 360 Adult Nursing II 2 CR NU 381 Public Health Nursing This course introduces the student to basic NU 370 Nursing Leadership concepts, theories and methods of exploring the health, wellness and cultural diversity of NU 390 Senior Synthesis Seminar individuals. Common factors that promote NU 374 Concepts in Child Health the health and wellness of individuals across Nursing the life span are explored. Cultural diversity NU 395 Transitions into Professional expands this discussion to include the Nursing Practice meaning and impact of culture on health and wellness through the exploration of cultural TRS 340 Bioethics phenomenon such as perception toward or time, communication, social organization PH 258 Medical Ethics Free Elective (3 and healing traditions. Values clarification CR) related to own culture as a part of the process of developing cultural awareness and competence is discussed. Disparities related Course Descriptions for First to access to care and economic barriers are Professional Degree discussed including vulnerable populations. Current evidence related to the impact of culture on health care systems and treatment NU 205 Foundations of Professional Nursing by culturally competent practitioners is 3 CR included. This course introduces the student to the Prerequisite: NU 205 and NU 220 profession of nursing. The student builds upon foundational knowledge from the NU 215 Health Assessment liberal arts, sciences and humanities and applies this to the content and process of 3 CR nursing. The metaparadigm of nursing is Health Assessment introduces assessment presented in conjunction with the University’s components including interviewing, history

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taking, functional assessment, and physical NU 299 Special Topics in Nursing examination of adults and geriatric patients 3 CR with emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. This course Designated new or occasional courses begins with foundational concepts of that may or may not become part of the professionalism, patient centered care, department’s permanent course offerings. and safety. Students will build upon Prerequisites are established by the learned assessment techniques to begin department as appropriate for the specific examining patients using a head to toe course. Course title is shown on the student’s approach. Course content focuses on the transcript. role of the nurse, inter- and intraprofessional communication, data collection and NU 300 Psychiatric—Mental Health Nursing patient teaching. Emphasis is placed on 4 CR the assessment phase of the nursing This course is designed to introduce process. Students are expected to develop students to the basic concepts of psychiatric critical thinking skills to begin identifying and mental health nursing. It provides problems and deficits in an effort to guide an introduction to the assessment and the development of a plan of care. By the treatment of patients with mental health end of the semester students will formulate challenges (vulnerable populations). a holistic and comprehensive concept map Traditional psychotherapeutic and alternative diagramming actual and potential health healing methods are addressed. Continuing issues to illustrate this learning. themes of growth and development across Prerequisite: NU 205 and NU 220 the life span including gerontology, safety, evidence based practice, therapeutic NU 220 Pharmacology and Nursing communications, pharmacotherapeutics, Implications client advocacy, teaching, and patient- 3 CR centered care are explored. Concepts related to social/ethical/legal considerations This course introduces students to basic in relation to this vulnerable population concepts of pharmacology used to are applied. Emphasis is placed on promote, support, and restore the health professionalism, communication and status of individuals. Course content will personal self-awareness and self-growth focus on the pharmacodynamics and the as well as interprofessional collaboration pharmacotherapeutics of a broad range of and communication. Students have the drugs and their biologic, psychosocial and opportunity to carry out the nursing process cultural role in health and illness. Critical and develop beginning level clinical skills in thinking with the application of the nursing individual and group counseling at a variety process will be stressed in the assessment of mental health agencies and with a diverse of patient responses, discussion of nursing group of psychiatric clients. implications of various drug groups, therapeutic interventions, and related Prerequisites: NU 215, NU 210, BI 161/162 evaluations. Throughout the course issues of legal, ethical and professional accountability NU 310 Pathophysiology will be addressed as they pertain to the safe 3 CR administration of medications. Laboratory This course focuses on pathophysiology practice will focus on the development of as it relates to the nursing actions and medication administration and supporting responsibilities needed to manage and documentation. provide care for clients who are experiencing Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing acute or chronic physiologic health major conditions. Reduction of risk potential,

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including complications from existing thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical conditions will also be explored as well as judgment into classroom and clinical learning health promotion and disease prevention as experiences. A structured experience in it relates to the disease process. References the simulation lab is included to integrate to the aging process and genetics and their the nursing process with new nursing impact on pathophysiology will be included. interventions. Course content will focus on Content builds on prior anatomy and common health problems related to fluid physiology concepts learned in prerequisite and electrolytes, pulmonary, cardiovascular, coursework. urinary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal Prerequisite: NU 215, BI 162/162, NU 210 disorders, problems of metabolism, sensation and perception, circulation and perioperative care. Weekly clinical experiences will be NU 330 Care of the Childbearing Family conducted in acute care settings. 4 CR Prerequisite: NU 300, NU 310, NU 330 This course focuses on the concepts of patient-centered care, safety, genetics, health NU 360 Adult Nursing II promotion and professionalism in the care of women and newborns from conception 6 CR to birth. Legal and ethical issues that relate Adult Nursing 2 is the second in the two- to the care of the family are interwoven. course sequence of adult nursing. This Evidence-based research is integrated into course explores the roles of the nurse in the plan of care and education provided as relation to providing patient-centered care extends into the community. Culturally care to patients with complex medical/ sensitive nursing practice embodies the surgical health problems. Course content care of women, children and families emphasizes health promotion, disease/ ranging from healthy to at-risk health states injury prevention, disease management, along the continuum of their growth and and health maintenance. Continuing themes development. Students demonstrate critical of pharmacotherapeutics, gerontological thinking skills and clinical reasoning, with an considerations, safety, evidence-based emphasis on interprofessional collaboration/ practice, therapeutic communication, communication strategies as part of their multiculturism, as well as patient education clinical experience. and advocacy, are explored. This course Prerequisite: NU 215, BI 161/162, NU 210 incorporates critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment along with evidence-based practice, the utilization NU 340 Introduction to Adult Nursing of informatics, while promoting synthesis 5 CR of knowledge and interprofessional Adult Nursing 1 is the first in the two- collaboration. Course content will focus course sequence of adult nursing. This on common health problems related course explores the roles of the nurse in to pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, relation to providing patient-centered gastrointestinal, and hematological, care to patients with common medical/ oncological, infectious disease, hepatobiliary, surgical health problems. Course content and neurological. A structured experience emphasizes health promotion, disease/ in the simulation lab is included to practice injury prevention, disease management, advanced nursing interventions required and health maintenance. Continuing themes to care for high risk emergencies in a safe, of pharmacotherapeutics, gerontological controlled environment. Weekly clinical considerations, safety, evidence-based experiences will be conducted in high acuity practice, therapeutic communication, as acute care settings. well as patient education and advocacy, are Prerequisite: NU 340, NU 365 explored. This course incorporates critical

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NU 365 Evidence Based Practice centered care, safety, genetics, health 3 CR promotion and disease/injury prevention in the care of children and their families from This course prepares students to discover, birth through childhood and adolescence. examine, and critically appraise current Course content focuses on the application of evidence in nursing and health care. Students clinical judgment, evidence based practice, will develop skills needed to identify research and growth and development. Students questions in practice, analyze existing will engage in intra- and inter-professional evidence, and develop strategies to integrate collaboration and communication while best current research with clinical expertise advocating for the needs of this vulnerable and patient/family preferences and values. population. Clinical experiences incorporate Parameters for making a recommendation informatics, caring, cultural sensitivity and for an evidence-based practice change leadership. Students will be expected to that enhances safety and promotes quality demonstrate professionalism and increasing improvement will be discussed. Students will levels of autonomy while providing care that be given the opportunity to demonstrate is respectful and preserves human dignity. skills in gathering data from a variety of sources using appropriate databases to find Prerequisite: NU 340, NU 365 best current evidence. Prerequisites: NU 300, NU 310, NU 330, NU 381 Public Health Nursing Corequisite: MA 131, NU 340 5 CR This course focuses on providing NU 370 Nursing Leadership population-focused care. Community and family assessments identify the need for 3 CR intervention strategies that support health This course focuses on the nursing promotion and disease/injury prevention profession and leadership principles which while promoting optimal functioning of are integral to the provision of health care various populations. Nursing services/ for individuals, families, communities, and interventions are delivered based on this a global society. Students are given the assessment with an emphasis on vulnerable opportunity to explore complex issues and populations and cultural variations in the trends in nursing related to the provision community. Collaboration with community of cost-effective, safe, quality patient care, agencies/institutions and health care nursing as a profession, and global health. systems provide an opportunity to practice The development of an understanding and health promotion activities that address awareness of their need to become involved current or emergent health needs of specific in the development of health care policies populations. The development of community and changes in health care systems will be partnerships is a focus and encourages fostered by an analysis of current issues student engagement. such as cross-cultural communication, the Prerequisite: NU 360 nursing shortage, inefficient health care systems, and international issues. Discussion and assignments will include implementation NU 390 Senior Synthesis Seminar strategies and skills for successful transition 3 CR into the work place environment. This course utilizes the concepts of Prerequisites: NU 340, NU 365 professionalism, leadership, and patient- centered care in preparing the student to NU 374 Concepts in Child Health Nursing assume the role of baccalaureate nurse generalist. Critical discussions of professional 4 CR issues prepare graduates for a successful The concepts in this course address family- transition into their first nursing role.

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Students will be expected to apply and offers two RN-BSN completion programs: an synthesize previous course content while all online program and a contracted onsite demonstrating accountability to self, peers, program at selected hospital/organization and the program as they prepare to take the sites, which combines online and onsite NCLEX exam. Students analyze and evaluate classes at these sites. Personal attention and individual learning needs and develop a interaction between the faculty and student learning contract to meet deficiencies. are a major focus in the School of Nursing. Content mastery testing is utilized to prepare students for the NCLEX exam. The RN to BSN program is student-friendly Prerequisites: NU 360 and tailored to meet the needs of adult learners. There are two courses in the curriculum with a practicum component: NU 395 Transitions into Professional Nursing care management and public health nursing. Practice Students select preceptors and design 4 CR learning objectives and strategies, with This clinically based immersion experience faculty approval, based on their personal is focused on refining the knowledge, skills, learning needs and areas for growth. and attitudes necessary to manage care Students do not have to repeat previous as part of an interprofessional team within clinical experiences. Required Nursing a health care system. Theoretical learning courses are upper-division courses and are becomes reality as students are clinically designed specifically for RN students. immersed to make connections between the standard case or situation that is presented To receive a BS degree in Nursing, the RN in the classroom or laboratory setting in the must complete 123 credit hours of study: 66 constantly shifting reality of actual patient credit hours in prescribed general education care. The experience supports objectives courses and 57 credit hours in the major identified in the Senior Synthesis Seminar. with at least a 2.8GPA. A minimum of 30 Students demonstrate and utilize evidence- nursing credits are awarded through the based research to support clinical judgment. Connecticut Nursing Education Articulation The expectation is to analyze and reflect on Plan. The professional major is built on a core experiences encountered during the clinical of sciences, humanities, social sciences and experience. Focus is on moving the student mathematics courses. Prior to entry into the toward autonomous professional nursing major, specific prerequisite courses must practice within their clinical setting. be completed at Sacred Heart University or another accredited college, or by college- Prerequisites: NU 360 level examinations (CLEP).

Nursing Completion Accelerated RN to MSN Program Program (RN to BSN) This program is for registered nurses The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science who have graduated from accredited in Nursing program provides registered diploma or associate degree programs in nurses who have graduated from accredited Nursing and provides an accelerated path diploma or associate degree programs into the Masters in Nursing program. The educational mobility in a program designed baccalaureate upper-division Nursing major for the adult learner. No entrance exams are includes both undergraduate and graduate- required for practicing, licensed nurses. The level courses to satisfy the requirements upper-division curriculum has been specially for the baccalaureate degree. The basis designed for RN students returning to finish of the acceleration is the substitution of their baccalaureate education. Sacred Heart graduate credits for credits toward the

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BSN. RN-MSN students must maintain a 3.0 Physiology I GPA throughout their course of study. All BI 128/129 Nursing Anatomy and required undergraduate nursing courses for Physiology II this degree are available online, as are the graduate nursing core courses and nursing BI 161/162 introduction to Microbiology courses required for the MSN in Patient Chemistry Elective Care Services Administration, Clinical Nurse 9 Credits in Social and Behavioral Sciences: Leader and Nursing Education tracks. Please PS 110, SO 110, PS 252, Anthropology, refer to the Sacred Heart University Graduate Political Science or Economics catalog for additional information. Academic Writing *

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION OF PRIOR LEARNING This program is limited to students with Students may be awarded 30-36 Nursing experience in nursing who are seeking to credits through the State of Connecticut complete their baccalaureate education in Nursing Articulation Plan. Students who nursing. Students apply through the online graduate from schools in other states can be admissions process directly for the RN to awarded 30 credits through endorsement BSN program. Application materials must of these courses. Students will be advised include: of their status by the Nursing faculty with • For admission to the RN-BSN program, credits shown as NU 290. an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR • For admission to the RN-MSN program, THE BS IN NURSING an undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or above is FLO 125 Logic required for applicants covered by the CT Articulation Agreement. For applicants HICC 101 The Human Journey: Historical not covered by this agreement, an Paths to Civilizations undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for EN/CC 102 Literary Expressions of The the RN to MSN program Human Journey • official transcripts, CC 103 The Human Community: The Individual and Society or • an application, The Human Community and Scientific Discovery • two letters of recommendation, (one from a supervisor and one from a peer) CC 104 (PH or RS) The Human Search for Truth, Justice and the • a resume, Common Good • a statement of professional goals, and MA 101 Modern College Mathematics • completion of the interview with an MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making admissions representative for faculty PH 101 introduction to the Problems review. of Philosophy • Applicants must provide a copy of their TRS 101 introduction to the Study of RN license in their state of practice, and Religion must carry liability insurance. One year of TRS 340 Bioethics: Religious nursing experience is preferred. Perspectives Two electives from Area B-1 (Humanities) PREREQUISITE COURSES TO THE UPPER- Free elective DIVISION NURSING MAJOR BI 126/127 Nursing Anatomy and

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NURSING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS— BSN Nursing Major — MSN NU 290 Validation of Prior Learning Please refer to the Graduate catalog for (30 – 36 undergraduate Nursing major requirements—MSN. nursing credits) NU 305 Transition to Professional Practice Certificate Program in Home Health NU 315 The Human Journey in Care Management for RNs—Online Nursing The certificate program in Home Health NU 325 Health Assessment Care Management is designed for nurses NU 335 information and Technology in management positions in home health for Nursing Practice agencies to meet the State of Connecticut’s NU 345 Evidence Based Practice Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements. DPH requires nurses in NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary managerial positions in home care who Nursing Practice do not have a BSN to complete at least NU 376 Care Management: Individuals six credits in health care management and Families or community health from an accredited NU 387 Populations and Global Health college, university or school of nursing. Nursing ADMISSION Courses in the Nursing major are generally Students must apply to the School of taken after the majority of general education Nursing for the Certificate Program and courses have been completed. Nursing 305, enroll as a Special Student at Sacred Heart 315, 325, 335, 345 and 355 (or NU 401, 430, University. There is a $25 fee for processing 431, and 433 for RN to MSN students) must the application. Students must take the be taken before NU 376 or 387. Students are course for credit, which may later be applied encouraged to review the University catalog to the RN to BSN degree. for other policies and requirements related to timing of various course requirements, CLEP availability and timing, and credit for prior REQUIRED COURSES learning application procedures. NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary Nursing Practice a) The University Common Core Courses CC NU 382 Management of Home Health 101 and CC 102 must be completed before NU Care Agencies 315 and NU 345. Courses cannot be audited or taken for Pass/ b) Students who have completed and Fail. Credit may later be applied to a degree received SHU credit for an Academic Writing if the student enrolls in a degree program Courrse are exempt from Freshman Seminar. within 5 years. MA 131 must be completed before NU 345. Students must achieve a grade of C or better c) The Validation of Prior Learning is (undergraduate) or B or better (graduate) in awarded upon admission and validation of the courses to be awarded the certificate. courses. If certificate students later apply for a MSN, d) These courses are taken at the graduate only grades of B or better will be applied level (instead of NU 305, 315, 345, RN to MSN to the degree. Students enrolled in degree students take NU 401, 430, 431, 433). programs will meet the admission and progression criteria for the degree.

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Course Descriptions for RN NU 325 Health Assessment for RNs to BSN/ MSN and Home 3 CR Health Care Management Utilizing the conceptual framework of the nursing program, this course focuses NU 305 Transition to Professional Practice on comprehensive health assessment. Adequate data collection and careful analysis 3 CR for diagnostic and planning purposes is This course is for RNs and is designed as stressed. The student will use the diagnostic a transition to the nursing major and as a reasoning process to formulate nursing forum to facilitate comparison between the diagnoses based on the North American scope of practice of the registered nurse Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) and the baccalaureate prepared nurse. Role nomenclature. The nursing laboratory behaviors of the baccalaureate practitioner experience is available for students but not will be analyzed and applied within a required. Videotaping assessment skills is a framework of the health care environment required course tool. and the ethical, legal and social issues Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN-BSN or that influence nursing practice. Critical RN-MSN Nursing Major thinking skills are developed as an essential component of professional practice. NU 335 Information and Technology for Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN-BSN Nursing Practice Nursing Major 3 CR NU 315 The Human Journey of Nursing This course is for RNs and provides an introduction to information and technology 3 CR needed for the practice of nursing today. It This course is for RNs. The Human Journey will focus on providing material to enable in Nursing utilizes the four questions posed nurses to be computer literate by exploring in the University Common Core to address the use of emerging information sources and Nursing’s role in building a just society. communication technology and their impact Concepts such as human vulnerability, on health care. Emphasis will be placed on resiliency, spirituality and cultural diversity trends and issues in clinical technology. It will will provide the platform from which also examine key issues such as security and discussions about the professions and the the use of data bases. professional nurse’s role in shaping past, Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN to BSN current and future health care will be based. Nursing Major Reflection on service learning experiences will personalize and professionalize the meaning and responsibility for addressing NU 345 Evidence Based Practice health inequities within the workplace and 3 CR the perpetuation of health disparities in This course is for RNs and prepares nursing society. students to critically evaluate evidence Prerequisites: Acceptance to the RN-BSN developed through methodologies such Nursing Major and Completion of University as research and research protocols for its Common Core 101 and 102 courses. application to the practice of professional This course is not a substitute for the nursing. The course reviews levels of Common Core Courses evidence and provides a foundational overview of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Ethical issues and policy agendas that influence research are considered throughout the course.

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Prerequisites: Acceptance to the RN-BSN concepts and applies them specifically to Nursing Major, MA 131 home care. Content includes financing home care including Medicare, Medicaid NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary Nursing and private insurance; State and Federal Practice regulations; accreditation regulations including quality improvement concepts of 3 CR case management; trends and issues in home This course is for RNs and will focus on care; legal and ethical consideration in home the professional nurse’s role in applying care, and community resources. This course theory and principles of leadership and is only offered online. management in organizations across the health care continuum. Focus will be NU 387 Populations and Global Health placed on strategies necessary to function Nursing effectively in a changing health care system by exploring interrelated process of 5 CR thinking systematically, developing reflective This course is for RNs and focuses on judgment, and exercising leadership. family and community as consumers of Strategies for managing the quality and cost health services. The different perspectives, if health care, as well as research utilization, sensitivities and application of knowledge are emphasized to promote effective unique to nursing of populations and the practice. community are identified. Effectiveness of Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN-BSN nursing practice is explored in relation to Nursing Major the problems, priorities, attitudes, culture and resources of aggregates, groups and the community. NU 376 Care Management: Individuals and Families Prerequisites: Acceptance to the RN to BSN Nursing Major, NU 305, 315, 325, 335, 4 CR 345, and 355 or acceptance to the RN-MSN This course is for RNs and is focused on the Nursing Major, NU 325, 401, 430, 431, 433 elements of care management across the and 376. health care continuum. Care management requires an integration of understanding, NU 401 (NU 501) Impact of History and skills and professional practices of clinical Policy on Nursing and Health Care leadership, collaboration, communication, teaching and learning, evidence based 3 CR practice and evaluation. Students will engage The first of two integrated, required nursing in analytic discussion and analysis of the courses in the core curriculum of the influence of standards, systems of care, graduate nursing programs, this course clinical practice and personal reflection on focuses on history and policy. Current one’s practice in contemporary nursing. practices in nursing and health care are Prerequisites: Acceptance to the RN to viewed from the past and present as a way BSN Nursing Major, NU 305, 315, 325, 335, to contemplate the future. Building on a 345, and 355 or acceptance to the RN-MSN framework of critical thinking, students Nursing Major, NU 325, NU 401, NU 430, NU explore through discussion, written critiques, 431, and NU 433 readings, research and class participation, the history of nursing and medicine, analysis of current policy development and NU 382 Management of Home Health Care implications of the past for present and Agencies future actions in nursing and health care. 3 CR This course takes basic management

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NU 430 (NU 601) Principles of Health Care Research for Contemporary Nursing Practice 3 CR This course, the first of two research seminars, reviews nursing and health care research literature according to criteria. Course content focuses on the development of a researchable problem, integrative literature review and research design. Content, related to quantitative, qualitative and evaluative methods, is outlined. Concepts are developed to promote an understanding of the research process within the context of a research proposal. Prerequisite: MA 131

NU 431 (NU 602) Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Care 3 CR Builds on the content of NU 601 and begins with principles inherent to a sound research methodology. Included in the course are both philosophical and pragmatic differences between qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. Content areas of substance include both data collection methods and analysis using computer software. Graduate students complete the methods section of the thesis prospectus during this semester.

NU 433 (NU 530) Theory and Professional Roles for Contemporary Nursing Practice 3 CR Focuses on ethical dimensions of clinical and administrative practice in nursing. Broad philosophical issues that have direct impact on health care are explored. Beginning with a reflection of one’s own values, the course examines the philosophical basis of nursing ethics, applications of ethical principles and the ethical decision-making process. Because reflection, dialogue and critical thinking are essential to understanding ethical practices, the majority of the classes use a seminar format.

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PRE-OCCUPATIONAL Freshman Admission THERAPY Decision Option Pre Occupational Therapy in itself is not A freshman admission decision application an undergraduate major at Sacred Heart option is available to outstanding incoming University. Rather, Pre Occupational Therapy Sacred Heart University Freshman. Freshman preparation is a three or four-year course of admission requirements include: study leading to the baccalaureate degree • Successful completion of four years of and the completion of required Occupational high school Science Therapy Program prerequisite courses, followed by two years of graduate study in • High school GPA of 3.2 or higher in Occupational Therapy. Graduate study in academic courses (Math, Science, History, Occupational Therapy requires two calendar English, Modern Foreign Language) years, including summers, of graduate level • SAT scores of 1080 or higher coursework and supervised clinical fieldwork education beyond the baccalaureate Sacred Heart University students accepted degree. Students may complete their to the Occupational Therapy Program as undergraduate degree in a discipline of freshmen must meet the following criteria their choice; however, the Health Science prior to beginning the graduate phase of the major leading to the Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy Program: in Health Science (BSHS) is preferred as it offers students a solid foundation in aspects • Successful completion of the specific to health care. Pre Occupational baccalaureate degree in an Therapy preparation can be accomplished undergraduate major in any undergraduate major but can only • Successful completion of all prerequisite be completed in three years if the student course requirements with no individual selects a major in Health Science. The Health perquisite course grade below a C, and, Science major must be declared by the end of the freshman year and require summer • Maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and winter intersession courses to complete and, the baccalaureate degree in three years. Regardless of undergraduate major, students • A 3.0 prerequisite science GPA (Biology must successfully complete all required with lab, Human Anatomy and Physiology prerequisites by the end of the summer I and II with labs), and, prior to enrolment. A 3.0 cumulative GPA, • A 3.2 prerequisite GPA 3.0 Prerequisite science GPA (Biology with lab, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II • Completion of a graduate application in with labs), and 3.2 prerequisite GPA with no the senior year by October 31st or the individual prerequisite course grades below date published by the Office of Graduate a C are required for admission. Prerequisite Admissions course grades of C or lower are not accepted • A successful group interview and PBL and must be repeated. For details regarding experience with the Occupational the Graduate Occupational Therapy program, Therapy faculty admissions’ committee program accreditation, admission, and application information, see Sacred Heart Sacred Heart University undergraduates who University’s Graduate Catalog or contact the were admitted into the Program as freshman Office of Graduate Admissions. who do not meet these criteria will lose their seat in the Occupational Therapy Program.

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Regular Admission fieldwork. The majority of clinical sites Application Option require students to complete a criminal background check (CBC), fingerprinting, and Sacred Heart University undergraduates, who or drug screening prior to participating in were not admitted into the Occupational clinical education placements. Students with Therapy Program as freshman, may apply to criminal convictions or backgrounds may not the Program on a competitive basis for either be able to obtain required clinical education the Early or Regular Decision application experience(s), thus failing to meet the options in their senior year. See the Office of academic requirements of the Occupational Graduate Admission’s website for admission Therapy Program. It is therefore the criteria and application information Occupational Therapy Program’s policy that prior to enrolling in the professional graduate phase of the Program, all admitted students Program Accreditation must consent, submit to, and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check The Occupational Therapy Program (CBC) within six (6) weeks of registration is fully accredited through 2016-2017 for courses as a condition of matriculation. under the “Standards for an Accredited Matriculation will not be final until the Educational Program for the Occupational completion of the criminal background Therapist-2006” by the Accreditation Council check with results deemed acceptable to the for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Program Director or Academic Fieldwork of the American Occupational Therapy Coordinator. All expenses associated with Association (AOTA). The faculty have refined the CBC, and/or fingerprinting, and/or the curriculum to meet the revised, 2011 drug screening are the responsibility of the ACOTE Standards that went into effect July applicant/student. Students, who do not 31, 2013. For information about accreditation, consent to the required background check, contact ACOTE c/o American Occupational refuse to provide information necessary to Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery conduct the background check, or provide Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. false or misleading information in regard Tel: 301-652-6611 ext.2914 www.acoteonline. to the background check will be subject org or www.aota.org to disciplinary action up to, and including, refusal of matriculation or dismissal from the Graduates of the program are eligible to sit program. Please refer to the Occupational for the national certification examination Therapy Program’s website for the CBC for the occupational therapist administered policy and procedures. by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After Students are admitted to the program on successful completion of this exam, the a competitive basis. Admission is based individual will be an Occupational Therapist, on successful completion of admission Registered (OTR). Most states, including requirements, including completion of a Connecticut, require licensure to practice; baccalaureate degree in a field other than however, state licenses are usually based occupational therapy, and completion of on the results of the NBCOT Certification all prerequisite courses by the end of the Examination. summer semester prior to enrollment. Note: A criminal or felony background or If students require the summer prior to conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to enrollment to complete prerequisites or sit for the NBCOT certification examination the baccalaureate degree, any acceptance and/or attain state licensure. The graduate for admission into the program will be occupational therapy program requires provisional to successful completion of the successful completion of all required the baccalaureate degree, all prerequisite coursework and level I and level II clinical

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coursework, maintenance of GPA Requirements requirements, and group interview and PBL Pre Occupational Therapy preparation experience with the Occupational Therapy includes the necessary prerequisite course Admissions Committee. All applicants requirements for the Graduate Occupational must have completed prerequisite courses Therapy program. Undergraduate students in Psychology, Statistics, Biology with a also complete coursework for their selected laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology major, and Sacred Heart University required I with laboratoryi, and one additional foundational, elective, and common core prerequisite course with grades entered courses for a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor with the University Registrar prior to the of Arts degree. Volunteer experience in or interview. Early Decision applicants must observation of occupational therapy practice have completed these prerequisites by the is highly recommended. October 31st Early Decision Application; and Regular Decision applicants must complete these prerequisites by the interview. PREREQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS Regular Decision application deadline is Students must take the following prerequisite December 15th of the senior year in college. courses while fulfilling requirements for their See the Sacred Heart University Graduate major field of study in earning a traditional Catalog or contact the Office of Graduate Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Admissions for admission criteria, application degree: procedures, and program information. Applicants are required to maintain a 3.2 prerequisite course GPA, a 3.0 science prerequisite course GPA, and a 3.0 Faculty cumulative GPA. Only grades of C or better meet prerequisite course requirements. JODY BORTONE, ED.D., OT/L Chair and Director of Graduate Occupational • Biology I with lab (4 credits) Therapy Program and Clinical Associate • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II Professor with laboratories (8 credits)*

LENORE FROST, PH.D., OTR/L, CHT • Life Span Development or Developmental Clinical Assistant Professor Psychology (course content must include the entire lifespan from birth to old age) LOLA HALPERIN MA, OTR/L (3–9 credits) Clinical Assistant Professor • Psychology (3 credits)

MARY-ELLEN JOHNSON, O.T.D., OTR/L • Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) Clinical Assistant Professor • Sociology, or Anthropology, or Multicultural/Diversity Studies, or Social SHARON MCCLOSKEY MBA, OTR/L, DIPCOT Psychology (3 credits) Clinical Assistant Professor • Statistics, or Psychological Statistics, HEATHER MILLER-KUHANECK, PH.D., Social Statistics, or Biostatistics (3 F.A.O.T.A., OTR/L credits*) (Must include descriptive Clinical Assistant Professor statistics, probability, confidence intervals, correlation and hypothesis SHEELAGH SCHLEGEL, MPH, OT/L testing) Academic Fieldwork Coordinator * Must have been taken within the past 10 years.

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RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES

The following courses will help you once in the Occupational Therapy Program • Neuroscience, or Brain and Behavior • Physics • Exercise Science • Kinesiology

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PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY BEVERLY D. FEIN PT, EDD Associate Professor Pre-Physical Therapy preparation is a three- or four-year course of study leading JASON GRIMES PT, MPT, OCS, ATC to graduate study in Physical Therapy Clinical Assistant Professor at Sacred Heart University. Pre-Physical Therapy preparation can be done using any undergraduate major, but can only be JANINE HATCH PT, DPT, MS, GCS Clinical Instructor accomplished in three years if a major in Biology, Exercise Science, or Psychology is selected. Students should declare their WENDY ROMNEY PT, DPT, NCS undergraduate major no later than the Clinical Assistant Professor end of the Freshman year. Regardless of undergraduate major, students must ALICIA L. SPIRO PT, MS, NDT, SLVT successfully complete the physical therapy Clinical Instructor prerequisite coursework described below. Only grades of C or better will be considered VICTOR VAUGHAN PT, DPT, MS, OCS as prerequisites. Clinical Manager and Clinical Instructor

The professional phase of the graduate SHEILA THOMAS WATTS PT, DPT, MBA, MS, Physical Therapy is an additional three years. GCS Application to the professional phase occurs Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy at the end of the Pre-Physical Therapy preparation and the undergraduate major. MICHELLE WORMLEY PT, MPT, CLT For details, see the graduate admissions Clinical Assistant Professor process. Admission to the professional phase is on a competitive basis. EMMANUEL YUNG PT, DPT, MA, OCS, FAAOMPT Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Faculty Therapy

GARY P. AUSTIN PT, PHD, OCS, FAAOMPT, FAFS Requirements Associate Professor The Pre-Physical Therapy preparation provides the necessary prerequisites YVETTE BLANCHARD PT, SCD, PCS for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Professor program. Students also complete required undergraduate coursework for their selected DONNA M. BOWERS PT, MPH, PCS major, and required and elective core courses Clinical Associate Professor required by the University for a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. DAVID A. CAMERON PT, PHD, ATC, OCS Clinical Associate Professor REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY PREREQUISITE COURSES KEVIN K. CHUI PT, DPT, PHD, GCS, OCS BI 111/BI 112 Concepts in Biology I & II Associate Professor BI 113/BI 114 Concepts in Biology Laboratory I & II MICHAEL J. EMERY PT, EDD, FAPTA Professor and Chairman BI 131/BI 132 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II

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BI 133/BI 134 Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I & II CH 151/CH 152 General Chemistry I & II CH 153/CH 154 General Chemistry Laboratory I & II MA 131 Statistics for Decision Making MA 140 Precalculus PY 111/PY 112 General Physics I & II PY 113/PY 114 General Physics Laboratory I & II Psychology General Psychology and one additional elective

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PRE-SPEECH-LANGUAGE SHU is anticipated to begin matriculation in Fall of 2014, pending approvals by the PATHOLOGY Connecticut State Office of Higher Education Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is not and the Council of Academic Accreditation in an undergraduate major at SHU. Rather, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. the program is a Pre-Professional Minor concentration leading to a baccalaureate degree and the completion of required SLP prerequisite courses. Students who wish to Program Accreditation practice as Speech-Language Pathologists The Speech-Language Pathology Pre- will need to complete these undergraduate Professional Program at SHU is designed prerequisites, and then complete a Master’s to meet all requirements of the Council of degree in SLP. Graduate study in SLP Academic Accreditation in Audiology and requires two calendar years, including 1-2 Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and summers of graduate level coursework and to prepare students for graduate study in 400 hours of supervised clinical practicum. communication disorders. The SHU Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology Students who minor in Speech-Language is currently seeking candidacy status from Pathology may complete their undergraduate the Council on Academic Accreditation in degree at SHU in a major discipline of their Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. choice; however, the Health Science major Information on accreditation is available at leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health www.asha.org/academic/accreditation Sciences is preferred, as it offers students a solid foundation in information specific to health care practice. Other suggested majors could include English, Foreign Language Faculty & Culture, or Psychology. Majors must be declared by the end of the freshman year RHEA PAUL, PH.D., CCC-SLP and may require summer or intersession Prof., Chair and Founding Director courses to complete the major requirements as well as all the prerequisite SLP courses. ALISON SPRENGELMEYER, M.S., CCC-SLP Regardless of the undergraduate major, Director of Clinical Education students must successfully complete all required prerequisties by the end ROBIN DANZAK, PH.D. of the summer prior to enrollment in a Assistant Prof. graduate program. A 3.0 cumulative and 3.2 prerequisite GPA with no individual LESLEY WOLK, PH.D., CCC-SLP prerequisite course grade below a C is Associate Prof. required for admission to SHU’s proposed graduate program in SLP. Pre-professional courses in communication disorders that will comprise the Pre-Professional SLP Requirements curriculum will be inaugurated in Fall of Pre-Professional Speech-Language 2013. Students will be able to take courses Pathology preparation includes the either as undergraduates or at the post- necessary prerequisite courses for graduate baccalaureate level; this course sequence work in Speech-Language Pathology or will prepare them for entrance into graduate Audiology. Undergraduates must also programs in either Speech-Language complete coursework for their selected Pathology or Audiology; however SHU major, Sacred Heart University required anticipates offering a Master’s degree in foundational, elective, and common core SLP only. The first graduate class in SLP at courses for a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor

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of Arts degree. Observation of Speech- ED 205/569 Education of Children with Language Pathology practice is required and Special Needs is included in pre-professional course work. * Required for Minor; the other non-elective PREREQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS courses listed are needed for admission to graduate programs in Communication Students must take the following prerequisite Disorders (SLP or Audiology). courses in addition to fulfilling requirements for their major field of study and earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (only grades of C or better meet Course Descriptions prerequisite requirements): SLP 112/HS 112 Speaking on Film: The Basic Science Requirements Treatment of Communication Disorders in the Popular Cinema Biological Sciences 3 CR This elective course will present an overview BI 111 or BI 030 of communication disorders such as deafness, autism, aphasia, and stuttering. Physical Sciences 3 CR Students will watch films with people who PY 100 or CH 030 have these disorders as protagonists, and discuss the portrayal of the disorder, as well Statistics 3 CR as the symptoms portrayed in each film. MA 131 Students will research one of the disorders portrayed to compare and contrast its Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 CR portrait in the film with the findings of their PS 110, PS 252 research. A service learning project will be included within the course. Minor Courses (Must be taken in conjunction with other SHU SLP 200 Introduction to Communication Major; e.g., Health Sciences, English, Foreign Disorders Language & Culture, Psychology) The course provides a general introduction SLP 112 Speaking on Film (elective) to normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing in children and adults. The CR SLP 200 Introduction to course considers normal development of Communication Disorders* communication behavior, the nature of SLP 210 Phonetics* communication disorders, and reviews SLP 300 Anatomy and Physiology of the various conditions associated with Speech and Swallowing* communication disorders. Ethical standards SLP 310 introduction to Audiology and for the practice of speech-language Hearing Science pathology, contemporary professional issues, and information regarding certification, SLP 320 Speech Science* specialty recognition, licensure and SLP 330 Development of Language* professional credentials in speech-language SLP 340 Neurological Bases of pathology will be presented. 3 credits; Communication and Lecture format. Swallowing Prerequisites: PS 252: Child Development SLP 350 introduction to Clinical Psychology OR HS 310: Lifespan Methods and Observation* Development OR EX 320: Pediatric Exercise Science ED 152/552 Education in the US

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SLP 210 Phonetics Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Students will be introduced to the Swallowing acoustic and articulatory properties of the sound systems of human languages. The SLP 320 Speech Science International Phonetic Alphabet will be This course presents an introduction to presented, and students will learn to record the physics and psychology of human speech in broad phonemic transcription. speech production and perception. It covers Variations among general American dialects, basic acoustics, the glottal sound source, as well as notation and practice of narrow resonance and acoustics of the vocal tract, phonetic transcription will be introduced. acoustic features of vowels, consonants, The implications of cultural and linguistic and suprasegmentals of speech, as well as differences on speech production will be the physics and biomechanics of phonation, discussed. 3 credits; includes both lecture articulation, and resonance. The instruments, and laboratory experience. applications, and programs used to assess Prerequisite: SLP 200: Introduction to speech production will be reviewed, with Communication Disorders laboratory practice. Principles and models of speech perception will also be discussed. SLP 300 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech 3 credits; 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of and Swallowing laboratory experience. Students will become familiar with the Prerequisite: SLP 210: Phonetics anatomical and physiological bases of human communication and swallowing, SLP 330 The Development of Language including the support structures of the This course will introduce students to the respiratory, articulatory phonatory, and social, biological, perceptual, and cognitive swallowing systems, and the identification bases of language. A range of theories and function of muscles in these systems. 3 of language acquisition will be presented credits; includes both lecture and aboratory and the impact of nature and nurture on experience. children’s development will be discussed. Prerequisite: SLP 200: Introduction to The typical sequence of language acquisition Communication Disorders in the areas of phonology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics will be presented. SLP 310 Introduction to Audiology and The relations between oral language Hearing Science development and the acquisition of literacy will be emphasized. Dialectical variations in This course presents an introduction to the language development and second language psychophysics of sound, and practice of learning will be highlighted. 3 credits; audiology. It covers the anatomy, physiology Lecture/Discussion format. and common pathologies of the auditory system, the impact of hearing loss, types and Prerequisite: SLP 200: Introduction to characteristics of hearing loss, conventional Communication Disorders procedures used to assess hearing, interpretation of audiological test findings, SLP 340 Neurological Bases of and criteria for initiating audiological Communication and Swallowing referrals. Issues of ethics, professional This course describes the development and practice, licensing, and credentials for anatomy and physiology of the neurological audiology practice will be reviewed. 3 system that underlies communication and credits; includes both lecture and laboratory swallowing and is a prerequisite for further experience. study in medical speech, language and Prerequisite: SLP 200: Introduction to swallowing disorders. 3 credits; includes both Communication Disorders; SLP 300: lecture and laboratory experience.

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Prerequisite: SLP 300: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing; SLP 310 Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science

SLP 350 Clinical Methods and Observation This course will orient students to clinical practicum, including the scope of assessment and intervention across the life span. It will include an overview of goal writing, lesson planning, writing SOAP notes and other clinical documentation, electronic medical record-keeping, report writing, progress monitoring, and ethical conduct. Legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement issues that affect the practice of communication disorders in educational and medical settings will be presented. As part of this course, students will complete a series of intensive observations in various educational and medical settings. 3 credits; Lecture/ Discussion format.

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JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF and beliefs. We value academic excellence in all of our programs. BUSINESS

JOHN CHALYKOFF, PH.D. Dean What we do. To fulfill our mission, we teach and advise students. We foster academic rigor. We emphasize ethical dimensions in our Mission Statement curricula, promote active participation by The John F. Welch College of Business students in the learning process, include mission is to foster a continuous and experiential learning, and incorporate inquisitive learning community rooted appropriate technology and teaching in the Catholic intellectual tradition, to techniques in our classes. As faculty, we provide students with business knowledge engage in research to understand and and appropriate skills, and to develop contribute to the development of our undergraduate and graduate students discipline, its practice, and ways in which prepared to achieve their personal and it is taught. We partner with the business professional goals in the business community community to improve practice and align our and global society. curricula to evolving business needs, and also work collaboratively to ensure that students develop an awareness of and appreciation Who we are. for the resources and expertise available to them from the faculty and Sacred Heart Our learning community includes faculty University community. We give service to our members who are teachers, scholars, and college, University, profession, and the wider experienced professionals supported by community, and emphasize to our students administrative staff members, undergraduate the importance and intrinsic rewards of and graduate business students, alumni, and being good citizens and the responsibilities members of companies and organizations of being educated persons. who provide employment, internships, and advice. The Welch Experience What we value. The John F. Welch College of Business has created a benchmark program for business Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, students that is designed to accomplish we value scholarship as contributing to two very important goals: 1) To provide learning, understanding, and the search for ongoing exposure to professional resources truth. We stress the primacy of teaching that will help students explore career as the focus of our work and value active, options and decide the best way to apply a engaging, and personalized learning business degree. 2) To engage students in a experiences in and outside of the classroom. comprehensive series of programs that will We believe personal attention fosters the build resumes and develop the skills that growth and development of our students, employers are looking for. and strive to develop individuals who will act ethically and responsibly. We find strength in the rich diversity of the human family and invite participation in our community by persons of varied races, faith traditions, ethnic backgrounds, and diverse opinions

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DISCIPLINE CONCENTRATIONS BACHELOR’S DEGREE B.S. DEGREE MAJOR MINOR Accounting Yes Yes Business Administration Yes Yes Entrepreneurship and Family Business Yes Human Resources Management Yes International Business Yes Management Yes Marketing Yes Business Economics Yes Yes Finance Yes Marketing Yes Digital Advertising Yes Fashion Marketing Yes Yes Sports Marketing Yes Sport Management Yes

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WELCH EXPERIENCE College of Business INCLUDE: Core Curriculum • waived tuition for one short-term study All candidates for a baccalaureate degree abroad course, making valuedintercultural in the Welch College of Business must experiences more accessible; complete the Business core curriculum consisting of twenty-four (24) credits. The • free golf lessons, focusing on not only Business core consists of the following the game of golf but on its links to the courses: business world, from networking to marketing and sponsorships; AC 101 Financial Accounting and Reporting • interactive presentations from successful AC 105 Managerial Accounting and business professionals exposing students Control to new career opportunities; BU 201 Organizational Management • research, mentoring and leadership BU 231 Business Law I positions; BU 257 Business Ethics • Professional Electronic Portfolio; BU 301 Business Policy • networking and business etiquette FN 215 Financial Management receptions and banquets; MK 201 Principles of Marketing • trips to businesses in the northeast corridor from New York to Boston In addition, all Welch College of Business majors are required to complete EC 202 • Student-run businesses on campus Principles of Microeconomics, EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics and MA 133 Elementary Statistics with Business

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Applications as required supporting courses. A minimum grade of C is required for core curriculum courses and for all courses required for each major within the Welch College of Business. Core courses may also be part of each major’s course requirements.

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ACCOUNTING Major in Accounting The effective use of financial information All Accounting students must complete the is vital for decision makers in business, following courses to earn their degree. industry, banking, government, education, law and many related fields. individuals SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY CORE with a strong background in accounting and CURRICULUM (54–56 CREDITS) finance are in great demand for positions such as financial analysts, estate planners, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE investment counselors, market researchers, CURRICULUM (24 CREDITS + 9 REQUIRED auditors, comptrollers and accounting SUPPORTING CREDITS) managers. AC 101 Financial Accounting and Reporting The Accounting program is designed to meet both the short- and long-term needs AC 105 Managerial Accounting and of students who enter the accounting Control profession. The program meets the needs BU 201 Organizational Management of students who plan to start a career after BU 231 Business law i graduation or who plan to continue their education on the graduate level. BU 257 Business Ethics BU 301 Business Policy FN 215 Financial Management Faculty MK 201 Principles of Marketing

BENOÎT N. BOYER, PH.D. OTHER COURSES IN MAJOR (33 CREDITS) Professor The following required eight courses: KAREN T. CASCINI, PH.D., C.P.A. AC 201 intermediate Accounting I Professor, Chair AC 202 intermediate Accounting II AC 301 Advanced Accounting I KITTIPONG LAOSETHAKUL, PH.D. Associate Professor AC 313 Cost Management AC 321 Auditing I CHERI MAZZA, PH.D. AC 383 Federal Taxes I Associate Professor BU 232 Business law II DANNY A. PANNESE, M.S.T., C.P.A. IS 272 Dynamics of Information Associate Professor Technology AC 390 Accounting Internship STEPHEN SCARPATI, M.B.A., C.P.A. Clinical Associate Professor REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES (TAKEN AS PART OF UNIVERSITY CORE) E. DANIEL SHIM, PH.D. EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics Professor EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics

DEZROY STEWART, M.B.A., C.P.A. MA 133 Elementary Statistics with Visiting Assistant Professor Business Applications

Electives necessary to complete degree BARBARA TARASOVICH, M.B.A., C.P.A., PH.D. requirements. Assistant Professor

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AICPA AC 202 Intermediate Accounting II EXAMINATION 3 CR Baccalaureate degree required. 46 semester Covers specialized topics in accounting hours from an accredited college in the study including, but not limited to, pension of accounting and related subjects, including, accounting, debt and equity financing but not limited to business law, economics, issues, stockholders’ equity, earnings per and finance; of which at least 24 semester share, international accounting and in hours shall be in the study of accounting. 150 depth analysis of the statement of cash credit hours* required for certification, not to flows. Emphasis is on the most recent take exam. pronouncements of the FASB and the IASB. * Including 36 hours of accounting AC 301 Advanced Accounting I 3 CR Accounting Course Descriptions Advanced Accounting i covers financial accounting and reporting topics such AC 101 Financial Accounting and Reporting as investments, business combinations, 3 CR consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions, translation of Emphasis on the information that the foreign currency financial statements and language of business provides for decision partnerships. The topics are analyzed from makers. This is accomplished by using a the perspective of ongoing developments transactions-analysis approach. Individual in the business environment, domestic and team-based problems and cases are and international standard setting, and used to stress accounting fundamentals associated ethical implications. as well as the global and ethical issues of accounting decisions. AC 302 Advanced Accounting II AC 105 Managerial Accounting and Control 3 CR 3 CR Advanced Accounting ii covers financial accounting and reporting topics such as Covers the role of managerial accounting accounting changes, leases, deferred taxes, in corporate management. emphasis is on estates and trusts, worldwide accounting the introduction of product and service diversity and international standards. it costing, profit planning, cost analysis and also includes coverage of the securities the cost allocation process. Current financial and exchange commission and its financial accounting and control matters are reviewed reporting requirements, accounting for not- and evaluated. individual and team-based for-profit organizations and state and local problems and cases are used to explore governments. The topics are analyzed from global ethical issues. the perspective of ongoing developments in the business environment, domestic AC 201 intermediate Accounting I and international standard setting, and 3 CR associated ethical implications. Further discusses accounting concepts, principles and practices, placing more AC 313 Cost Management emphasis on the theoretical aspects involved. 3 CR While intended for the Accounting major, this Explores critical issues facing accounting and is also a most useful course for other majors financial managers in the current business in the college of Business. environment. Topics include: introduction Prerequisite: AC 101 to state-of-the-art managerial accounting

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practices, in-depth understanding of cost ethical issues. management, product and service costing Prerequisite: AC 202 methods, performance evaluation and managerial compensation systems. global AC 383 Federal taxes I and ethical issues are examined. Written assignments, case studies and team 3 CR discussions comprise much of classroom Introduces individual income taxation. interaction. Topics include: formulation of tax statutes, Prerequisite: AC 105 research methodology, tax planning, analysis of taxable income as well as ethical considerations. AC 314 Advanced Management Accounting 3 CR Prerequisite: AC 202 Introduces modern theory of management AC 390 Accounting Internship accounting and control and strategic cost management. Financial and managerial 3–9 CR controls issues faced by multinational Students are directly involved in various corporations are examined. Topics include: dimensions of accounting. Emphasis is on cost analysis, activity-based accounting and the practical application of accounting management, strategic cost control, agency principles and skills to a specific industry theory, decentralization issues and incentive or organization. An on-site accounting and compensation systems. Case studies professional supervises students and development, team discussions and Prerequisite: Permission of the department empirical study comprise much of classroom chairperson interaction.

Prerequisite: AC 105 AC 397 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) AC/FN 317 Financial Analysis 3 CR 3 CR The VITA program provides low- to Develops students’ ability to analyze moderate-income taxpayers assistance financial statements to determine both in the preparation of their tax returns. asset value and earning capacity of the Students receive internal revenue service public corporation’s securities. Requires an (IRS) training to help prepare basic tax understanding of the positive and negative returns in the local community. Once effects of operating and financial leverage, training is completed, students must pass as well as ratio analysis as it concerns the the irs’s written examination to become capitalization, stock and bond markets. Proof VITA certified and complete the required of students’ ability lies in the preparation staffing hours during tax filing season. of an analysis of annual report of a major, Emphasis is on the application of current tax publicly held corporation. law, communication skills, and community Prerequisite: FN 215 service. Prerequisite: AC 101 AC 321 Auditing I 3 CR AC 399 Independent Study Studies audit practices used by independent 1–3 CR public accountants in examining accounting Students work on a special topic under the records and statements. Emphasis is on direction of an instructor. Permission of the “generally accepted auditing standards” instructor and department chairperson is of evaluation of internal control as well as

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granted to qualified accounting majors on the basis of a written proposal from the student.

Information Systems Course Descriptions

IS 272 Dynamics of Information Technology 3 CR Presents information systems concepts from a managerial perspective to understand how information systems work and how they are used for business purposes. This course is designed to help students understand and use fundamental information systems principles so that they will efficiently and effectively function as future business employees and managers. Topics include: hardware and software of computers, telecommunication and networks (including the internet), database management, e-commerce, systems development and systems security.

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Business AdministrAtion VAlerie ChristiAn, m.B.A. Assistant Professor The Business Administration major is a AndrA GumBus, ed.d. broad-based degree program enabling Associate Professor students to understand how organizations operate in the contemporary global GrACe Chun Guo, Ph.d. Assistant Professor environment. Business Administration majors acquire an understanding of the external tim CrAder, d.B.A. environment of business and how it affects Visiting Assistant Professor the internal activities of an enterprise. leAnnA lAwter, PH.D. Drawing on management theory as well as Assistant Professor current business practices, students develop knowledge, skills and competencies that roBert mArsh, Ph.d. Associate Professor, chair will enable them to assume positions in a wide variety of industries and organizations. riChArd l. PAte, J.d. The Business Administration curriculum Assistant Professor places special emphasis on personal tuVAnA ruA, m.A., m.B.A. ethical accountability and corporate social instructor responsibility. JinG’An tAnG, Ph.d. in addition to coursework in business Assistant Professor disciplines such as accounting, economics, mAry G. treFry, Ph.d. finance, law, marketing, management Associate Professor information systems and operations ChristoPher york, J.d. management, students complete clinical Assistant Professor management courses that explore how resources— whether human, information, miChAel ZhAnG, d.B.A. technology, knowledge or materials—all Associate Professor strategically combine to achieve the goals of an organization. The communication, teamwork and leadership skills needed in major in Business Administration managerial roles are emphasized across the All Business Administration students must curriculum. students also choose a three- complete the following courses to earn their course concentration in one of six areas. An degree. internship from any Business school major or involvement in students in Free enterprise sACred heArt uniVersity Core (siFe) is required. These credits can count CurriCulum (54–56 Credits) in either the concentration or as the Business elective. ColleGe oF Business Core CurriCulum (24 Credits + 9 required suPPortinG Credits) Faculty Ac 101 Financial Accounting and JeAnine AndreAssi, Ph.d. Reporting Associate Professor Ac 105 Managerial Accounting and stePhen m. Brown, ed.d. control Professor

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Bu 201 organizational Management Management Bu 231 Business law i Bu 303 Frontline supervisory skills Bu 257 Business ethics internship or Business elective Bu 301 Business Policy Bu 207 Management of human Resources Fn 215 Financial Management Marketing MK 201 Principles of Marketing Three Marketing electives or two Marketing other Courses in mAJor (21 Credits) electives and internship Bu 202 organizational Behavior Entrepreneurship and Family Business Bu 221 Business communications Bu 373 entrepreneurship Bu 278 international Business Bu 374 small and Family Business Bu 275 operations Management Management cs 106 introduction to information Bu 380 creativity in Management or Technology for Business internship is 272 Dynamics of information Technology one Business elective (200 level or higher) minor in Business Administration or internship The minor in Business Administration requires the completion of 18 credits, plus required suPPortinG Courses the required supporting courses ec 202 and (tAken As PArt oF uniVersity Core) ec 203. ec 202 Principles of Microeconomics ec 203 Principles of Macroeconomics required Courses MA 133 elementary statistics with Ac 101 Financial Accounting and Business Applications Reporting Ac 105 Managerial Accounting and ConCentrAtion (9 Credits) control Bu 201 organizational Management Choose from: Bu 202 organizational Behavior

Human Resources Management Bu 231 Business law i Bu 207 Management of human Resources MK 201 Principles of Marketing Bu 234 human Resources law required suPPortinG Courses Business elective or internship ec 202 Principles of Microeconomics

International Business ec 203 Principles of Macroeconomics Bu 203 cross-cultural Relations Two international Business electives or one elective and internship

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Business Course descriptions of cross-cultural relations. in this course students learn to be alert to possible cultural Bu 103 Business: its nature and environment differences. students come to understand (non-Business majors only) 3 Cr these differences and learn not to rely on self- Provides an overview of business functions referential criteria. and activities in today’s global environment. explores how the external social and business Bu 207 management of human resources 3 Cr environments both affect and are affected by organizations and how managers use the explores the contemporary human resources various functional disciplines to achieve the function and basic processes involved in the goals of the organization. The roles of ethics, recruitment, selection, training, development, globalization, and information technology are and evaluation of an organization’s human explored as key integrating themes. resources.. Additional topics include today’s emphasis on talent management as well Bu 201 organizational management 3 Cr as legal issues in hR management, labor relations, performance assessment and An interdisciplinary study of the management improvement, career paths, termination, of organizations and decision-making, compensation and benefit systems, and utilizing behavioral and quantitative managing diversity. approaches. Topics include: decision-making, motivation and behavior, leadership, group Prerequisite: Bu 201 behavior, organizational change, planning, control and allocation of resources. These Bu 221 Business Communications 3 Cr topics are addressed against a backdrop of corporate business-focused oral and written management responses to issues of ethics, communication skills are analyzed and social responsibility, and globalization. lecture practiced. individual and group presentations, and case study format. memos, letters, reports, resumes, and interview preparation are included. laptop Bu 202 organizational Behavior 3 Cr required. organizational behavior is about people and Prerequisites: c or better in en 110 and cA 101 how they act and interact, mostly as members of groups. current theories of Bu 231 Business law i 3 Cr organizational behavior are examined through Provides a general survey of law adapted to the use of self-administered tests, experiential the business environment. Areas of study exercises, discussion and case analysis. include the judicial system, constitutional Prerequisite: Bu 201 law, criminal law, tort law, contract law, international law, and employment law. Bu 203 Cross-Cultural relations 3 Cr Bu 232 Business law ii 3 Cr Being able to work well with people from other cultures, both outside and inside Provides an advanced survey of law adapted your country, is vital in the changing global to the business environment. Areas of study environment. cultural sensitivity and include the uniform commercial code, agency awareness of different perceptions, values, law, business organizations, property law, and traditions are important individual securities law, secured transactions law and skills. Many people identify with more bankruptcy law. than one culture, adding to the complexity Prerequisite: Bu 231

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Bu 233 international Business law 3 Cr objectives, planning the operations process, A general survey of international law controlling operations, and managing its including treaties and international quality. The course introduces concepts organizations. Topics include: the european to help understand how operations are community, WTo, u.s. trade policy, organized and how operations decisions international contracts and international affect virtually every aspect of the firm. payment mechanisms. Prerequisites: Bu 201 and MA 133 Prerequisite: Bu 231 Bu 278 Principles of international Business 3 Cr Bu 234 human resources law 3 Cr surveys the scope of international A survey of the laws which create, regulate business with special emphasis on various and terminate the relationship between environments including political, economic, the employer and the employee, including legal, technological, and socio-cultural. contract law, federal and state anti- Also discusses the managerial process of discrimination statutes, wage and hour planning, organizing, controlling, and leading statutes, and other applicable law. With a in a global context, and its application to micro analysis of the life of an employee achieve success in international business. complaint, from internal filing to litigation. Prerequisite: Bu 201 Prerequisite: Bu231

Bu 299 special topics in Business 3 Cr Bu 257 Business ethics 3 Cr Designates new or occasional courses investigates the ethical questions that arise that may or may not become part of in normal business situations. The case the department’s permanent offerings. study method is used to examine topics courses capitalize on a timely topic, a such as justice and the market system, faculty member’s particular interest, an whistle-blowing, trade secrets and conflict experimental alternative to existing courses, of interest, privacy, discrimination and etc. Prerequisites are established by the affirmative action, marketing, safety and department as appropriate for the specific employment issues. special emphasis is course. consult the current course schedule given to ethics as it relates to finance, for available topics and current prerequisites. corporations and international business.

Prerequisites: Ph 101 and Bu 201 Bu 301 Business Policy 3 Cr explores the formulation and administration Bu 275 operations management 3 Cr of policy, integration of the various This course serves as the introduction to specialties of business and development of the operations function of business. All an overall management viewpoint. organizations, for profit or not-for-profit, Prerequisite: senior standing manufacturing, processing, or services, have operations as their central function. Despite Bu 303 Frontline supervisory skills 3 Cr their diversity, these organizations share common objectives and problems; in most explores supervisory skills required to cases, the same principles can be applied to effectively manage and deal with people help manage the operations. Major topics in the workplace. emphasis is on strategic include determining operations strategy and human resource issues of recruiting and managing to retain talent. includes

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skill-building applications to practice feasibility of a project and evaluate risk and supervisory skills such as interviewing, the process of raising venture or risk capital. providing feedback, conducting effective Prerequisites: Bu 201, Fn 215, and Junior or meetings, resolving team conflict, dealing senior standing with emotional behavior, and managing separations, terminations, and outplacement. Bu 374 small and Family Prerequisite: Bu 202 Business management 3 Cr This course introduces the student to the Bu 304 decision making in Business 3 Cr challenges, opportunities and rewards This course gives students an opportunity of owning a small business and provides to explore business decision-making tools the tools needed to be successful from and to apply them to business problems. startup through growth. The course is also students will work in teams on complex directed to students who will enter into problems facing managers and make the management of family businesses, decisions and recommendations for actions. either their own family’s or someone else’s, students are required to spend time outside and who will do business with family of class to research information and work firms, consult to them, work with them with team members. Prerequisites: Bu201, in private wealth management, mergers Fn215, MA133 and acquisitions, banking, consulting, outsourcing, etc. Bu 311 the welch way 3 Cr Prerequisites: Bu 201 introduces senior Business majors to methods and ideology pioneered by Jack Bu 380 Creativity in management 3 Cr Welch during his stewardship at general This interdisciplinary course is designed to electric. students gain a deep understanding help students understand the genesis of an of Welch-like leadership methods through idea for a new product or service and how study and debate. human resource aspects that idea is converted into a commercially of management are also covered. emphasis viable business using marketing and finance is on practice rather than theory. guest concepts. guest speakers illustrate the speakers, in-class exercises and simulations, creative process, and case studies are used and applications of methods are the to demonstrate their conversion in the fundamental elements of this course. context of a business environment. Prerequisites: Bu 201 Prerequisites: Bu 201, Fn 215, and MK 201

Bu 373 entrepreneurship 3 Cr Bu 390 internship 3–9 Cr students utilize their skills in various students are directly involved in various business disciplines to explore the dimensions of business. emphasis is passion of creativity. The course enables on the practical application of business students to conceptualize and pursue the principles and skills to a specific industry development of a new idea or concept or the or organization. An on-site business improvement/new application of an existing professional supervises students. product or service. students utilize their Prerequisites: Junior or senior status plus knowledge of the market and competitive permission of the internship coordinator and landscape, research, financial models, department chairperson and management skills to determine the

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Bu 397 students in Free enterprise (siFe) 1 Cr The siFe course provides students with an opportunity to engage in experiential learn- ing. Through siFe, students design and implement business-focused community ser-vice projects. To receive three credits for siFe, students must be involved during both the fall and spring semesters during one school year. During the spring, the group creates a presentation summarizing their activities and presents the results at regional and national competitions judged by business executives.

Bu 398 Business Projects - siFe ii 2 Cr The siFe course provides students with an opportunity to engage in experiential learning. Through siFe, students design and implement business-focused community service projects. To receive three credits for siFe, students must be involved during both the fall and spring semesters during one school year. During the spring, the group creates a presentation summarizing their activities and presents the results at regional and na-tional competitions judged by business executives.

Bu 399 independent study 1–3 Cr students work on a special topic under the direction of an instructor. Permission of the instructor and department chairperson is granted to qualified Business majors on the basis of a written proposal from the student.

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BUSINESS ECONOMICS Business Economics Major The Business Economics major gives All Business Economics students must students a solid understanding of today’s complete the following courses to earn their global business environment and market degree. structure. It combines in-depth study of economic theory with business applications SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY CORE within an ethical framework. The program CURRICULUM (54–56 CREDITS) enables students to understand market forces and their interplay with government COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE policies and business decisions. It CURRICULUM (24 CREDITS + 9 REQUIRED emphasizes the application of economic SUPPORTING CREDITS) concepts and the use of critical thinking AC 101 Financial Accounting and to resolving economic and managerial Reporting problems. Students acquire the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to AC 105 Managerial Accounting and investigate and critically evaluate economic Control trends and business conditions. They learn to BU 201 Organizational Management interpret current issues confronting society BU 231 Business Law I (e.g., deficits, inflation, unemployment, BU 257 Business Ethics poverty) as well as individuals (e.g., wages, cost of living, taxes). The major in Business BU 301 Business Policy Economics requires completion of 48 major EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics credits. The curriculum is designed to EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics enable students to succeed in business and government careers, graduate schools, and FN 215 Financial Management law schools as well as to become better- MK 201 Principles of Marketing informed and productive citizens. OTHER COURSES IN MAJOR (18 CREDITS) EC 302 Global Financial Markets and Faculty Institutions EC 313 Managerial Economics RUSSELL ENGEL, PH.D. EC 322 international Economics Assistant Professor or RALPH LIM, M.B.A., C.F.A. FN 316 international Finance Associate Professor FN/EC 390 internship in Economics EC 391 Quantitative Methods in KHAWAJA A. MAMUN, PH.D Economics Associate Professor One Economics elective LUCJAN T. ORLOWSKI, PH.D. Professor, Chair REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES MA 133 Elementary Statistics with STEPHEN RUBB, PH.D. Business Applications Associate Professor Electives necessary to complete degree requirements.

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Minor in Business Economics (MA 110 is encouraged for those considering graduate school) The minor in Business Economics requires the completion of 18 credits. EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics REQUIRED COURSES 3 CR EC 202 Principles-Microeconomics Covers the determinants of economic growth and economic fluctuations within EC 203 Principles-Macroeconomics the business cycle. Topics include: inflation, EC 302 Global Financial Markets and unemployment, interest rates, savings Institutions and Investment, money and banking, and EC 313 Managerial Economics international finance. Fiscal policy and Economics Elective (EC 299 and up) monetary policy are discussed using an aggregate supply/aggregate demand Economics Elective (EC 299 and up) framework. Topics of supply and demand and exchange rates introduced in EC 202 are A&S majors may take EC 101 in lieu of either reviewed. EC 202 or EC 203. A&S majors may take either SO 254, PO 320, or MA 151 in lieu of Prerequisites: MA 109 or MA 110 and EC 202 one economics elective. (MA 110 is encouraged for those considering graduate school)

EC 211 Economics of Social Issues Course Descriptions 3 CR EC 101 Introduction to Economics (Non- Applies basic economic principles to analyze Business majors only) social issues. Topics include prices and the allocation of resources, the role of incentives, 3 CR free trade, economic growth, market failure, Introductory course for the non-Business the distribution of wealth and income, health major. Provides a foundation in the care, crime and education. workings of the economy. Describes and analyzes major concepts and issues of EC 299 Special Topics in Economics macroeconomics and microeconomics. Examines key institutions including the 3 CR Federal Reserve System, corporations and Designates new or occasional courses labor unions. that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Courses EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member’s particular interest, an experimental 3 CR alternative to existing courses, etc. An introduction to basic microeconomics Prerequisites established by the department principles and tools. Topics include: demand, as appropriate for the specific course. Course supply, market equilibrium, costs of title is shown on the student’s transcript. production, and resource pricing. Examines Consult the current course schedule for the market structures of pure competition, available topics and current prerequisites. oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and monopoly. Markets for labor and capital are examined. Comparative advantage, EC 301 Intermediate Macroeconomic International trade, and exchange rates are Analysis also explored. 3 CR Prerequisite: MA 106 or MA 109 or MA 110 A course in aggregate economic analysis.

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Examines theories of the determination of include: the determination of relevant costs national income and employment. Policies for decisions within the business firm, pricing associated with these theories are critically and capital budgeting problems, risk and examined. uncertainty, and cases involving actual Prerequisite: EC 203 managerial situations that require the use of economic analysis. EC 302 Global Financial Markets and Prerequisite: EC 203 Institutions 3 CR EC 315 Game Theory This course overviews the global financial 3 CR markets and institutions. It examines the Game theory is a collection of tools used to regulatory framework and asset/liability study and model strategic decision making. management at commercial banks and These methods can be used to study optimal other financial institutions. It analyzes the decision making in contexts ranging from significance of money, credit, and interest those normally viewed as “games” such as rates, as well as the impact of monetary poker to situations that economists are more policy on the economy. Students learn about concerned with that can include how to assessment and management of various place a bid in an auction, how to set prices types of risks faced by global financial to draw business from a competitor etc. This institutions. class will begin by developing the formal Prerequisite: EC 203 tools of game theory and then alternate between showing interesting applications of that theory and developing additional EC 303 Seminar on U.S. Economy and theoretical tools. The types of applications Monetary Policy that will be discussed will include a study of 1 CR optimal auctions, pricing games, and models This is a one credit course to learn about of election games. The goal for this class is U.S. Macroeconomics aspects and monetary that by the end of it, students should be able policy implementation by the Federal to engage in complex strategic analysis of Reserve Bank. Selected students will real world situations. participate in the Fed Challenge competition held in November by the Eastern Economic EC 321 Labor Economics Association with partnership of New York 3 CR Federal Reserve Bank. Students learn to work in a team environment, conduct research Applies the fundamentals of microeconomic in macroeconomics, write short papers on and macroeconomic analysis to important economic topics, and conduct data analysis decisions that people make in labor markets. to make graphs and tables. In addition, Topics include the understanding of the they also learn how to make PowerPoint wage and employment determination in the presentation and give presentation in front labor market, the wage differential, investing of audience. The course is open to Business in human capital (i.e. education and training), Economics and/or Finance majors only. labor mobility (including immigration), discrimination, unions and unemployment. Prerequisite: EC 203 The course will cover both theoretical and empirical aspects of these issues. EC 313 Managerial Economics Prerequisite: EC 203 3 CR Analyzes the structure of industry, business firms and the application of analytical tools of economics to decision making. Topics

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EC 322 International Economics organization. The emphasis is on acquiring 3 CR hands-on skills. An on-site professional supervises students. This course examines basic theories of international trade, modern trade policies and international finance. It overviews EC 391 Quantitative Methods in Economics the changing global business patterns, and Finance with a special focus on new economic 3 CR and regulatory policy challenges in the Aimed at developing advanced quantitative aftermath of the first global recession of skills needed for modern economic and the 21st century. Students who master the financial analyses. . The course covers the course material will gain knowledge and fundamental of regression analysis as well skills for succeeding both in the public sector as regression with panel data and binary institutions and in international business dependent variable. Time-series multivariate organizations. regression is also examined including Prerequisite: EC 203 Principles of cointegration tests, ARMA procedures and Macroeconomics causality tests. Computer applications of econometric programs are required. EC 342 European Economic Development Prerequisite: MA 133 or equivalent This course provides students with a comprehensive examination of the European EC 392 Economic and Financial Forecasting economic development and integration 3 CR process. Historical, political, legal, and Survey and applications of core time-series institutional aspects of the economic techniques of economic and financial development and integration are analyzed. In analysis. Incorporates standard and addition, the course material overviews the advanced models of trend, seasonality main macroeconomic and regulatory policies and cycles as well as recursive techniques, of the European Union. volatility measures, simulation methods, and stochastic trends. Extensive use of the EC 373 Public Finance EViews software program for both modeling 3 CR and forecasting purposes. Examines the role of the public sector in the Prerequisite: EC/FN 391 economy. Provides an understanding of the reasons for government intervention in the EC 399 Current Issues in Economics economy, the extent of that intervention, 3 CR and the response of private agents to the government’s actions. Analyzes both the Examines major contemporary economic taxation and the expenditure sides of the issues. Demonstrates how economists deal government budget. Discusses the impact with the difficult problems of the day. Open of taxes on income distribution and explores to both prospective majors and non-majors. the expenditure programs, their nature, Prerequisite: EC 203 importance, purposes and economic effects. Prerequisite: EC 203

FN/EC 390 Internship 3-9 CR Students are directly involved in various practical applications of economics and finance knowledge to a specific industry or

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FINANCE Major The Finance major provides students with All Finance students must complete the knowledge and skills required to apply following courses to earn their degree. the tools and techniques of financial management in all types of organizations. The discipline focuses on financial SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (54–56 CREDITS) management as it relates to the raising and investing of capital consistent with the stated goals of an organization. The Finance COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE major also covers topics related to personal CURRICULUM (24 CREDITS + 9 REQUIRED investing from the perspectives of both the SUPPORTING CREDITS) individual investor and the people entrusted AC 101 Financial Accounting and to manage investment funds. Internships are Reporting widely available and strongly encouraged. AC 105 Managerial Accounting and Control BU 201 Organizational Management Faculty BU 231 Business Law I BU 257 Business Ethics ABU AMIN, PH.D. Assistant Professor BU 301 Business Policy FN 215 Financial Management KWAMIE DUNBAR, PH.D. MK 201 Principles of Marketing Assistant Professor OTHER COURSES IN MAJOR (21 CREDITS) JOHN T. GERLACH, M.B.A. FN 251 Corporate Finance Senior Executive in Residence Associate Professor EC 302 Global Financial Markets and Institutions JING JIANG, PH.D. FN 315 investments Assistant Professor FN 316 international Finance FN /EC 390 internship in Finance RALPH LIM, M.B.A., C.F.A., Associate Professor Two Finance electives

In some circumstances an additional elective BRIDGET LYONS, D.P.S. Professor may be substituted for the internship if the student can demonstrate other experience in the field. LUCJAN T. ORLOWSKI, PH.D. Professor, Chair REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES RUPENDRA PALIWAL, PH.D. EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics Associate Professor EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics MA 133 Elementary Statistics with Business Applications

Electives necessary to complete degree requirements.

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Course Descriptions AC/FN 317 Financial Analysis 3 CR FN 215 Financial Management Develops students’ ability to analyze 3 CR financial statements to determine both Provides an overview of the principles and asset value and earning capacity of the techniques used in financial management public corporation’s securities. Requires an and an introduction to financial markets. understanding of the positive and negative Topics include time value of money, effects of operating and financial leverage, measures of risk, models for pricing bonds as well as ratio analysis as it concerns the and stocks, financial analysis, capital capitalization, stock and bond markets. Proof structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting of students’ ability lies in the preparation and working capital management. Students of an analysis of annual report of a major, are introduced to financial problem solving publicly held corporation. using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: FN 215 Prerequisite: AC 101 FN 315 Investments FN/SM 243 Sport Finance 3 CR 3 CR Introduces students to the various types of Examines the application of financial investment products and markets both in the methodology for sport enterprises. Emphasis United States and globally. Topics include is on understanding the important sources valuation techniques and risk measurements of revenue (e.g., ticket sales, sponsorships) for common stocks, mutual funds and bonds; and media as well as the principal expenses use of options; socially responsible investing; of managing a professional team (e.g., and expected returns for each type of salaries). The course also provides insight to investment. the financing of stadiums and arenas and the Prerequisite: FN 215 valuation of teams. Prerequisites: AC 101 and FN 215 FN 316 International Finance 3 CR FN 251 Corporate Finance Explores the principles of financial 3 CR management from an international Emphasizes corporate financial management. perspective. The course provides a Covers financial analysis, working capital broad introduction to the operations management, cost of capital, capital of international financial markets budgeting, valuation, and capital structure. and instruments. Students develop Includes extensive use of financial models. an understanding of the workings of international financial markets, the risks of Prerequisite: FN 215 doing business in the international arena, and management of exchange risk exposure. FN 299 Special Topics in Finance Among the topics covered are foreign Designates new or occasional course exchange markets, foreign exchange risk, material that mayor may not become part of management of exchange risk exposure, the department’s permanent offerings. This impact of different exchange rates, taxation course addresses a timely topic, consistent systems and inflation rates on financial with a faculty member’s particular interest. decisions, project evaluation and interaction The most recent focus of this course material among various national financial markets. is on financial risk management. Prerequisites: EC 202 and FN 215

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FN 318 Current Problems in Finance in the Finance department’s Investment 3 CR Management Program. The course parallels the curriculum found in the Chartered Seminar on special current topics in finance. Financial Analysts, CFA Level I examination. Open to seniors majoring in Finance and to Topics include ethics and professional Seniors majoring in Business Economics, standards, economics, financial statement Business and Accounting with permission of analysis, equity and fixed income analysis, the Finance department. quantitative techniques, derivatives, and Prerequisite: FN 215 or departmental portfolio management. Completion of the permission course assists the students in preparing for the CFA Level I examination. FN 319 Derivatives and Risk Management Prerequisite: FN 315 (Investments and 3 CR Instructor Permission Designed to help undergraduate students understand the basic derivative markets FN 351 Experiential Learning: Rotaract such as forward, futures, options and swap 3 CR markets. Key concepts needed to price these The Sacred Heart Rotaract which is basic claims, such as the law of one price, sponsored by the Welch College of Business the cash and carry arbitrage and the put aims to prepare young adults to become the call parity, are introduced and explained. next generation of business and community Explores the pricing of these claims, as well leaders. The club is guided by its core value as arbitrage and hedging in these markets. of helping to prepare individuals who will Prerequisite: FN 215 not only seek to excel academically but will work to improve local communities and the FN 320 Personal Finance greater society. 3 CR The Sacred Heart Rotaract Club which was Examines the financial planning, established in the spring of 2010 is a service management and investment needs of based club that centers its efforts within individuals and households as they pursue the local community. The club is open to their financial goals. Topics include: personal all students of the university and exposes budgeting, credit buying, banking and students to service learning and leadership borrowing, home ownership, insurance and training. Each semester, as part of the service investing. Upon successful completion of learning and leadership curricular, students the course, students should have gained are required to identify and resolve at least a basic understanding as to how to (1) one community based project. Students are prepare their personal financial plan or required to clearly identify the problem, and program; (2) budget and control their then methodically develop a solution with income and expenses; (3) economically subject matter experts. At the completion of and wisely purchase major expense items this exercise students earn 1 credit toward such as a house or an automobile; (4) their respective degree programs. purchase needed insurance thoughtfully Rotaractors at Sacred Heart also have and purposefully; and (5) begin a program participated in for retirement and investments so that their • The read “a-loud” program at local personal financial objectives can be reached. elementary schools

FN 350 Investment Management Capstone • Walk Against Hunger 3 CR • Volunteering at the (a) Bridgeport Resue This course is required for students selected Mission and (b) the King’s Pantry

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FN 357 Financial Literacy 1 CR This one credit course will cover a number of areas of basic finance including personal budgeting, appropriate ways to finance large purchases, such as an automobile or home purchase, personal taxes, managing student loans and credit cards, and the best methods to start saving for the future. The course will focus on simple financial principals but will require each student to develop examples from his or her own situation. This course assumes no business or financial background and is appropriate for any major.

FN/EC 390 Internship 3-9 credits The internship is focused on developing job search, interviewing and career assessment skills while providing practical experience. Students work with a faculty advisor and the career development office to write a resume,search for an obtain an internship and work at a site for a minimum of 120 hours. The internship introduces students to the opportunities and rigors of the business environment. Upon completion, students work with the supervisor and faculty advisor to re- assess skills and career development plans.

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MARKETING Major in Marketing The Marketing major provides an opportunity All Marketing students must complete the for students to not just develop the following courses to earn their degree. knowledge and skills required of today’s marketing professionals but also the business acumen to negotiate the global SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (54–56 CREDITS) business environment. The curriculum of the Marketing major is a well balanced course of study with a common business knowledge COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE core and specialized courses that provide CURRICULUM (24 CREDITS + 9 REQUIRED an understanding of a multitude of topics SUPPORTING CREDITS) within the marketing discipline. Within the AC 101 Financial Accounting and curriculum students learn to develop new Reporting and unique marketing opportunities, think AC 105 Managerial Accounting and independently, communicate effectively, Control and appreciate the impact of marketing on BU 201 Organizational Management their own and other cultures. Graduates in the Marketing major should be well prepared BU 231 Business Law I and positioned to achieve increasingly higher BU 257 Business Ethics levels of marketing management positions BU 301 Business Policy in corporations, marketing agencies, or entrepreneurial enterprises. FN 215 Financial Management MK 201 Principles of Marketing

Faculty OTHER COURSES IN MAJOR (18 CREDITS) IS 272 Dynamics of Information ARNE BARUCA Technology Assistant Professor MK 215 Market Research MK 220 Consumer Behavior DAVID BLOOM, M.B.A. MK 225 international Marketing Adjunct Instructor MK 230 Marketing Management TEMO LUNA-NAVAREZ, PH.D. MK 390 Marketing Internship Assistant Professor REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES ENDA F. MCGOVERN, PH.D. (TAKEN AS PART OF UNIVERSITY CORE) Associate Professor EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics PETER A. MARESCO, PH.D. Clinical Associate Professor MA 133 Elementary Statistics with Business Applications ANCA MICU, PH.D. Associate Professor An additional 9 credits of marketing electives are required.

JOSHUA SHUART, These credits may be fulfilled with one of Associate Professor, Chair the marketing concentrations in digital advertising, fashion marketing and DAVID G. TAYLOR, PH.D. merchandising, sport marketing, - or - with Assistant Professor

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any nine credits of marketing electives. MK 235 Digital Advertising MK elective Choose from:

Digital Advertising MK 205 Advertising Minor in Fashion Marketing MK 234 E-Marketing & Merchandising MK 235 Digital Advertising The minor in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising requires the completion of 18 Fashion Marketing credits. MK 240 Fashion Marketing MK 250 Fashion Brand Marketing REQUIRED COURSES MK 260 Marketing Integration: Textiles MK 201 Principles of Marketing & Fashion MK 210 Retailing and Merchandising

Sport Marketing MK 235 Digital Advertising SM 206 Sport Enterprise Management MK 240 Fashion Marketing SM 255 Sport Sponsorship MK 250 Fashion Brand Marketing SM 265 Sport Marketing MK 260 Marketing Integration: Textiles & Fashion Complete one of the concentrations or select an additional 9 credits of Marketing Electives Marketing Course Descriptions Choose from:

MK 210 Retailing and Merchandising MK 201 Principles of Marketing MK 299 Special Topics in Marketing 3 CR MK 399 independent Study in Investigates the components of the Marketing marketing mix. A managerial approach is employed and case studies supplement Additional electives necessary to complete each area of exploration. Topics include: degree requirements. customer behavior, product policy, channels of distribution, advertising and promotion, price policy, marketing programs and the Minor in Marketing legal aspects of marketing.

The minor in Marketing requires the MK 205 Advertising completion of 18 credits. 3 CR Analyzes advertising from the managerial REQUIRED COURSES viewpoint of its relationship within MK 201 Principles of Marketing the marketing mix. Examines social MK 215 Marketing Research and economic aspects of advertising, MK 220 Consumer Behavior practices and issues, analysis of media, the communications function, creative aspects MK 225 international Marketing including art and copy, and measures of MK 234 E-Marketing effectiveness. or Prerequisite: MK 201

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MK 210 Retailing and Merchandising readings, videos and speakers who are active 3 CR in the field. Studies history and development of the Prerequisite: MK 201 retail function and its relationship to the wholesaler and manufacturer. Topics include: MK 230 Marketing Management store management, the buying function, 3 CR elements of style and fashion, pricing Studies the effective management of the policies, customer relations, store location marketing mix. The case approach assists and sources of supply. Examines retail in viewing the marketing manager’s efforts mathematics including markup, markdown as coordinated with the contributions of the and turnover. firm’s segments. Provides understanding of Prerequisite: MK 201 marketing decision-making as being wholly related to the firm’s goals, with a view to the MK 215 Market Research larger context of society itself. 3 CR Prerequisite: MK 201 Explores principal areas and methods of marketing research including mail, diary, MK 234 E-Marketing panel, phone and the personal interview 3 CR Various types of research are analyzed with This course is designed to provide students emphasis on the information gathering with a comprehensive understanding function of research as a means to more of e-marketing and its role in the global effective business decision-making. economy. Topics include: the role of Prerequisite: MK 201 e-business in the global economy, e-business models, privacy/security issues, payment MK 220 Consumer Behavior systems, social networking sites, logistics 3 CR and delivery, integration of online and offline channels and related topics. Students will Explores various fields of knowledge learn how to develop new e-business ideas, necessary to understand marketing behavior. create a business plan, select technologies, Materials from psychology, sociology, develop a website and market an e-business cultural anthropology and history are used and its products or services. Students in conjunction with marketing problems. will have an opportunity to apply their Examines consumers in terms of both knowledge through hands-on exercises, individual and group buying behavior cases and/or project assignments. patterns; the consumer’s process of arriving at buying decisions is appraised at both the Prerequisite: MK 201 retail and non-retail levels. Prerequisite: MK 201 MK 235 Digital Advertising 3 CR MK 225 International Marketing This course is an introduction to the rapidly 3 CR evolving and dynamic digital advertising sector (e.g. search, display, social, and mobile Provides a broad-based understanding of advertising). Recent changes in consumer the challenges, opportunities and problems behavior and opportunities, problems, tactics associated with international marketing. and strategies associated with incorporat- Emphasis is on understanding other cultures ing electronic methods into the marketing and current events and how they affect communications function are examined. The international marketing. Classroom work course also includes discussion of current is supplemented with case studies, current metrics used to gauge the effectiveness of

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digital advertising of apparel merchandising, marketing and Prerequisite: MK 201 design. Prerequisite: MK 201, MK240 MK 240 Fashion Marketing 3 CR MK 299 Special Topics in Marketing Examines the history, evolution, and business 3 CR of fashion from the 19th century to the Designates new or occasional courses present. Focus is on the marketing of fashion that may or may not become part of apparel from the development of the department’s permanent offerings. product line to distribution through multiple Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a retail channels and purchase by targeted faculty member’s particular interest, an consumers. Advertising and promotional experimental alternative to existing courses, strategies will also be examined. etc. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific Prerequisite: MK 201 course. Course title is shown on the student’s transcript. MK 250 Fashion Brand Marketing Prerequisite: MK 201 3 CR This course encompasses the history, MK 390 Marketing Internship development, and process of brand 3-9 CR marketing in the fashion industry. The array of national, designer, private label, store Students are directly involved in various and corporate brands, their background, dimensions of marketing management. and developmental strategies will be Emphasis is on the practical application of covered. Through the understanding of marketing principles and skills to a specific brand elements, brand equity and brand profit or non-profit enterprise. On-site communications, the student will create marketing professionals supervise students. a positioning brief, and launch their own Prerequisites: MK 201 and permission of the fashion brand as a final project. In addition, Marketing internship coordinator. this course will examine brand global expansion through such vehicles as licensing MK 399 Independent Study and franchising. 1-3 CR Prerequisite: MK 201, MK240 Directed study of a specific, well-defined marketing topic. Permission of the instructor MK 260 Marketing Integration: Textiles and and departmental chairperson is granted to Fashion qualified Marketing majors on the basis of a 3 CR written proposal from the student. Encompasses the processes involved in Prerequisite: MK 201 global supply chain management and integration from a raw material base to finished apparel. By understanding the building blocks of fiber, yarn, weaving, knitting and color penetration systems, the student will understand what is essential in making decisions concerning aesthetics, cost, care and wearability of fashion apparel. This course is essential for any student who wishes to enter, and manage, in the fields

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SPORT MANAGEMENT media, legal and ethical dimensions of sport business. The program provides students The increasing complexity of the sport with opportunities to pursue U.S. based and industry, the globalization of sport, and international internships. the increasing influence of media and technology underscore the importance of The Sport Management major requires specific and comprehensive preparation for completion of 54 major credits plus 12 credits sport management professionals in the new in related supporting courses. economy. The Sport Management curriculum emphasizes the unique management, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY CORE business, and legal principles and practices CURRICULUM (54–56 CREDITS) necessary to succeed in a dynamic global industry. The Sport Management major COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE prepares professionals who are self- CURRICULUM (24 CREDITS + 9 REQUIRED directed in their learning, critical thinkers SUPPORTING CREDITS) and problem-solvers, interdisciplinary in their approach, and capable of effectively AC 101 Financial Accounting and managing complex sport enterprises and Reporting marketing sport-related services and AC 105 Managerial Accounting and products to diverse markets. Control BU 201 Organizational Management BU 231 Business Law I Faculty BU 257 Business Ethics BU 301 Business Policy JOHN T. GERLACH, MBA Associate Professor FN 215 Financial Management MK 201 Principles of Marketing DOUGLAS LILLY, J.D. Instructor OTHER COURSES IN MAJOR (24 CREDITS) SM 255 Sport Sponsorship RICHARD A. LIPSEY, MBA IS 272 Dynamics of Information Instructor Technology SM 206 Sport Enterprise Management ANCA MICU, PH.D. Associate Professor SM 235 Sport Law SM 243 Sport Finance JAMES P. SANTOMIER, JR., PH.D. SM 245 Sport Media Professor SM 265 Sport Marketing JOSHUA A. SHUART, PH.D. SM 391 Sport Management Internship Associate Professor, Chair REQUIRED SUPPORTING COURSES (TAKEN AS PART OF UNIVERSITY CORE) Major in Sport Management EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics The Sport Management curriculum provides EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics a theoretical and skill-based framework MA 133 Elementary Statistics with in core business disciplines, functional Business Applications business skills, and in specific sport business areas. Focus is on the financial, marketing,

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SPORT MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES SM 243 Sport Finance (6 CREDITS) 3 CR Choose from: Examines the application of financial methods and procedures for the sport SM 281 Sport Venue and Event enterprise. Focus is on understanding the Management development and management of enterprise SM 283 Sporting Goods Industry budgets and financial strategies, including SM 382 Sport New Media debt service, ticket and concession sales, corporate sponsorship and licensed sport SM 299 Special Topics in Sport merchandise. Examines financial challenges Management related to current and future sources of revenue for the sport enterprise. Prerequisites: FN 215 Course Descriptions SM 245 Sport Media SM 206 Sport Enterprise Management 3 CR 3 CR Examines the principles and fundamentals Examines principles and foundations of related to developing and implementing sport management and how the functions of media relations programs for sport planning, organizing, leading, and directing enterprises. Focus is on the development of apply to the sport enterprise. Focus is on the electronic communications including press application of core management principles, releases, local features, media guides and including ethics. The course provides a brochures, statistical breakdowns and web basis for understanding the development pages. Issues addressed include working and governance of the sport industry and with local, regional and national press; for addressing contemporary problems crisis management; ethical concerns; and and issues. Students develop a model of promotion of specific events, teams and management designed to achieve the goals individuals. of the sport enterprise. Prerequisite: SM 206 Prerequisite: BU 201 SM 255 Sport Sponsorship SM 235 Sport Law 3 CR 3 CR Examines the unique dimensions of Explores the application of legal principles corporate sponsorship. Emphasis is placed to the sport industry and provides basic on proven sponsorship sales techniques, knowledge of a wide range of legal statutes the dynamics of selling sport sponsorships, that relate to various dimensions of sport and on an analysis of the global sponsorship business. Major focus is on a review of market and the necessary steps needed to judicial opinions in the areas of tort liability generate sponsorships revenues for sports (risk management), agency and contract events. Insights into creating a sponsorship law, labor and employment law and antitrust inventory, research base, and sales plan are issues that frequently have been addressed provided. in cases involving sport enterprises. Prerequisite: SM 265 Prerequisite: SM 206 SM 265 Sport Marketing 3 CR Analyzes how marketing, promotion and

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public relations principles apply to the sport alternative to existing courses, etc. industry. Explores issues in marketing of the Prerequisites established by the department sport enterprise, sport-related events and as appropriate for the specific course. Course venues and, products and services. Focus is title is shown on the student’s transcript. on the marketing of sport as a product and Consult the current course schedule for on the marketing of non-sport products and available topics and current prerequisites. services using sport as a promotional tool. Prerequisite: SM 206 Addresses unique challenges and limitations as well as new trends in sport marketing. SM 382 Sport New Media Prerequisites: SM 206 and MK 201 3 CR Examines the relationship between new SM 281 Sport Venue and Event Management media and the sport industry, including 3 CR broadband, wireless, mobile technologies, Examines principles and fundamentals sport websites, streaming video, audio, of managing and financing sport and iTV, podcasting, e-commerce, and online entertainment venues. Focuses on marketing. Focus is on the relationship developing knowledge and skills necessary of new media to current trends in sport to develop, design and manage sports, marketing, sponsorship, broadcasting, UGC, recreation and health/fitness facilities. CRM, etc. Emphasizes developing critical Emphasizes design analysis, operations and new media-related skills, including web page event management. Includes site visits. design. Prerequisite: SM 206 Prerequisites: IS 272, SM 265; Recommended SM 245 SM 283 Sporting Goods Industry 3 CR SM 391 Sport Management Internship Examines the history, foundations, 3–9 CR organization, management and future of Students are directly involved in various the sporting goods industry. Designed dimensions of managing the sport enterprise. specifically for individuals interested in a Emphasis is on the practical application of career in the sporting good industry and management and marketing principles and focuses on understanding the development skills to a specific sport business. On-site of core dimensions of the industry, sport management professionals supervise including market structure, sporting goods students. manufacturers, marketing strategies and channel distribution and sporting goods Prerequisites: SM 206 and permission of the e-commerce. The course emphasizes Sport Management internship coordinator. problem solving and developing critical thinking skills within the context of the sporting goods industry. Prerequisite: SM 206

SM 299 Special Topics in Sport Management 3 CR Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member’s particular interest, an experimental

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE All applicants for admission through University College must submit a high school transcript or equivalent. Students who have MARY LOU DEROSA, MBA an Associate’s degree must provide an Vice Provost for Special Academic Programs official transcript with notation of degree. University College brings Sacred Heart An official transcript must be received University’s resources and programs to and evaluated before acceptance can be part-time students and to the community. complete. After receiving acceptance into a Bachelor’s degrees in General Studies and degree program, the student will review the Professional studies and Associates degrees individualized plan of study with an advisor. in General Studies are offered through University College. All admissions requirements must be fulfilled prior to being awarded financial assistance. University College administers Weekend A prospective student may be issued an “in- University, the AHEAD (accelerated format) process status” and may register for classes. Terms, Summer Intersessions, Winter All students must be in compliance with Intersession, English as a Second Language, state law before registering. For Information the Center for Financial Education (CFE), regarding immunization requirements, Horizons Program, Upward Bound, and the contact the University’s Health Services Minority Scholars Program. The campus in Office at 203-371-7838 or visit the Health Stamford is home to the CFE, part-time services website: undergraduate studies, and graduate studies www.sacredheart.edu/healthservices in Business and Education. New students should follow these steps: For all non-native English speakers, an official A major objective for the college is to English language proficiency examination is maintain and expand its position as the required. The following minimum scores are regional leader in providing learning accepted: opportunities to 21st century students. University College develops, markets and • TOEFL PBT: 570 delivers certificate and degree programs. • TOEFL iBTL: 80 It is responsive to the education needs of business, social service, professional and • IELTS: 6.5 governmental organizations. University College is an admissions office as well as the • MELAB: 80 (proctored on-site at SHU) office for academic advising for undecided • PTE: 62 PTUG majors, General Studies majors, and Professional Studies majors. • iTEP: 5 • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): 5.5 Admissions Process for • Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in Part-Time Study English (CPE): 5.5 All part-time undergraduate day, evening, weekend, visiting, and summer /winter Correspondence should be directed to: intersession students are admitted through University College University College. Part-time students Sacred Heart University seeking admission to Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue do not need prior college experience to Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 begin their studies and standardized tests Phone: 203-371-7830 are not required. Fax: 203-365-7500 www.sacredheart/edu/uc

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First-Time Students • Contact University College regarding class availability. • Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. • Complete the online Visiting Student Form. • Complete an application form and submit with the non-refundable application fee. • Bring your registration form to University The application form is available online at College or fax it to 203-365-7500. There www.apply.sacredheart.edu is a non-refundable registration fee per semester. • Submit an official high school transcript or GED Registration is ongoing. • You may register with an advisor’s signature as an in-process student prior to our receipt of your application Specialized Services and requirements. Programs of University College

ACADEMIC SERVICES Transfer Students Academic Services are designed to assist • Fax an unofficial copy of your college part-time students in establishing and transcript(s) to University College at achieving educational goals. Services include 203-365-7500. The advisor will do a pre-admission and new student advisement, preliminary evaluation of all transfer degree planning information, academic credits prior to your appointment if support and referral. Academic support possible. assistance includes major options and declaration, early and mid-term assessment • Schedule an appointment with a indicators, course selection and registration. University College advisor. As a Yellow Ribbon school, University College provides special support services • Complete an application form and submit and advisement for veterans: with a non-refundable application fee. www.sacredheart. edu/veterans The application form is available online at www.sacredheart.edu/ucadmissions The Jandrisevits Learning Center provides • You may register with an advisor’s academic support to all SHU students with signature as an in-process student special focus on math, writing, study skills prior to receipt of your application and some content areas. Through a variety of requirements. teaching modalities such as tutoring, the CLA (Classroom Learning Assistants) program • An official transcript must be received and workshops, the JLC empowers students and evaluated before acceptance can be with concrete learning strategies to promote complete. self-directed learning.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Visiting Students Recognizing that higher education also occurs outside the classroom, the University • Confirm with your college that they will awards academic credit to students for accept Sacred Heart University credits. what they have learned through life and/ • Visiting students are required to have or work experience in very exceptional completed all prerequisites. circumstances. This experience can be the result of self-education, professional

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certification, in-service training programs, prepare students for their successful study volunteer work or management work. Refer an American academic institution. to the website for current policies. For additional information on the Prior Learning Full-time ESL students enroll in eight- Assessment program, contact University week sessions, taking a cluster of oral College at 203-371-7830. communication, written communication, pronunciation and service learning, totaling COLLEGE CREDIT BY EXAMINATION— 22 hours per week. NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAMS Placement in the noncredit pre-academic Excelsior, CLEP and DANTES intensive English Language Program, is determined by the English Placement These are national programs awarding Test and the student’s language profile. college credit by examination. Students who successfully complete their ESL classes at the Sacred Heart English The University awards credit for CLEP, Language Institute are not required to take DANTES, and certain EXCELSIOR exams. another proficiency test to enroll in other CLEP exams are administered at the degree programs at Sacred Heart University. Stamford campus. College credit is awarded Admission to the English Language Institute when a student successfully passes an exam does not guarantee admission to the with a score of at least 50. Credit is awarded University. The program runs five semesters only in areas where the student does not per year. have prior credit applied toward a degree. Students may not take exams in a graduating For more information regarding the program, semester contact the Director at 203-365-7528. ESL classes are offered on the Fairfield. Sacred Heart University offers the Nursing student the opportunity to take EXCELSIOR Please see our website for further exams in Anatomy and Physiology I and information: www.sacredheart.edu/esl II, and the National League for Nursing (NLN) challenge exam in Microbiology. For additional information concerning these FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES exams, contact the Nursing Programs Office The Office of Student Financial Assistance at 203-371-7715. counsels part-time students regarding all of the options available to meet the cost CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES of education. To be awarded financial aid, part-time students must be officially Professional staff members work with accepted and matriculated into a degree students to assess abilities and interests in granting program. By combining grant order to formulate a potential study plan. money, government guaranteed loans, low Emphasis is on planning for life. Services are fixed-interest loans, deferred payment plans, offered to identify and establish career goals, employer reimbursement opportunities, address current career issues and research Veterans Administration eligibility programs, new options. In-depth career consultation, a plan will be designed for the specific testing, résumé writing and employment requirements of each student. search assistance are available on an appointment basis.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Curricular Formats in The English Language Institute at Sacred University College Heart University, offers an accredited full University College allows students to time Intensive English Language program to pursue undergraduate study in a variety

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of formats. Classes are offered at Sacred capability and have Microsoft Word or Heart University campuses in Fairfield and compatible word processing software. Stamford. Students can elect from the following choices: TRADITIONAL SEMESTER STUDY Part-time students who prefer standard ACCELERATED CLASSES course presentation and time intervals Traditional collegiate study terms run can elect to tailor their programs in the anywhere from 15 to 18 weeks. Depending traditional format, both during the day, on the course, students can choose 5 1/2- or evening, and online. Many students take 7 1/2-week terms, with class meetings either courses in a variety of formats, depending on once or twice per week, intensive sessions subject, content and degree of difficulty. of varying lengths, or a weekend schedule. University College offers a variety of options WEEKEND UNIVERSITY for term formats. The Weekend University offers University curriculum courses that facilitate the pursuit AHEAD CLASSES of a degree. There are two consecutive (Adults in Higher Education Working for sessions available during each semester. Accelerated Degrees) AHEAD is an accelerated scheduling format. WINTER INTERSESSION AND SUMMER The core curriculum is the same for all SESSIONS University majors; AHEAD courses are Students may take only one course during available to all part-time students. AHEAD the Late Spring session and two courses terms provide the unique opportunity to during each of the summer sessions complete an Associate or Baccalaureate (Summer 1 session and Summer 2 session). degree program of study in an accelerated Students are ordinarily limited to one course format. It consists of four terms per year. during each Winter Session. Each term is seven and one- half weeks in duration. Classes meet two nights per week for 2 hours and 15 minutes per night, or one PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM night per week for 4 hours and 15 minutes. Qualified rising high school juniors and seniors may take one freshman level course ONLINE LEARNING from our Pre-College course offerings and earn 3 credits toward their college degree. Sacred Heart University offers on-line Course offerings may vary each summer. and blended courses through Blackboard. Contact 203-371-7942 for more information. Blackboard is the standard university Web- based courseware that enables faculty to deliver courses totally or partially online and TASTE OF COLLEGE–LIFELONG LEARNER to supplement a course with on-line material. Adults 62 years of age or older interested in Students must activate their Sacred Heart lifelong learning may take college courses University network account and be registered on a seat-available basis. Adults may take for the course to have access to Blackboard college courses at a reduced tuition per course material and on-line applications. course. Selected course offerings vary each semester. Interested adults should contact Courses require that students work 203-371-7830 for more information. independently and interdependently with their instructor and with fellow students. A commitment to do this is required of the students in order to sustain their The Center for Financial Education participation. Participants must maintain The Center for Financial Education was their own access to the Internet, with e-mail established on the Stamford Campus of

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Sacred Heart University to offer greater professionals holding an Associate’s Fairfield County opportunities for continuing degree and seeking career advancement education in the financial services area. The and community college graduates who center assists the university in carrying out are interested in furthering their careers the mission of being “able to respond to by expanding their knowledge in the an ever-changing world” and “combining interdisciplinary areas of communication, education for life with preparation for technology and management. professional excellence.” PROGRAM STRUCTURE Admission to the Financial Planning In addition to core requirements, students Certificate program is open to individuals are required to fulfill 9 credits in each with a baccalaureate degree in any discipline. Transfers from other board-approved of three disciplines, Computer Science, programs are also welcome. Communications and Business for a total of 27 credits. A minimum of 15 credits is Offerings include: required in one of the tracks. • Financial Planning Certificate Program (CFP) General Studies • Series 7 Prep Course The General Studies program was developed • Paralegal Certificate Program specifically for students interested in custom-designing their own multidisciplinary • Advanced Paralegal Certificate Program curriculum. It allows students to investigate • Legal Secretary Certificate Program areas of study that best serve their life and/ or work situation. Students select courses • Legal Investigation Certificate Program from either one or two broad areas of study. With the help of a faculty advisor, a cohesive plan of study, which culminates in a project Professional Studies to synthesize the learning experience, is designed. Classes may be taken in any The Professional Studies Degree serves as a number of formats. There are a minimum of career advancement step for professionals 120 credits required for the Bachelor Degree looking to obtain a Bachelor’s degree. with no more than 27 credits in total from Building on the University’s core curriculum the John F. Welch College of Business. and the required Professional Studies major core, students will have the opportunity PROGRAM STRUCTURE to pursue individual interests through a constellation of electives and a choice of Students select 36 major credits from either three designated tracks. This degree serves one or two broad areas of study plus a to support student’s interest in assuming capstone project (3 credits). The broad areas leadership roles within their organizations. of study are: Arts and Humanities • Leadership Track Natural Science, Numerical and Symbolic • Geriatric Health and Wellness Track Reasoning • Eco-Awareness and Sustainability Track Professional Studies Social Science The degree is designed for current University undergraduate students who are seeking an A capstone project course is required at the interdisciplinary education, transfer students end of the program to synthesize learning. who wish to pursue degree completion, In developing the General Studies major,

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students, with the help of a faculty advisor, to experience other disciplines, obtain a formulate a comprehensive plan of study background for further study, and gain the thus ensuring the pursuit of a meaningful knowledge to become a knowledgeable and program. educated human being.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION Foundational Core Admission to the General Studies program FY XX 125 First Year Seminar is open to individuals with a high school FLO 125 The Art of Thinking diploma or its equivalent. Students who College Math already have transfer credits are also welcome. Credit through CLEP, DANTES Effective 7/1/08, MA 006 will no longer count and EXCELSIOR exams and through the toward any degree, MA 101 or above unless Assessment of Prior Learning Program is also otherwise specified; Many Business College available. programs require MA 133 (Statistics)

*A grade of C or better is required.

Associate of Arts and Associate Common Core: The Human Journey of Science Degree Programs Sacred Heart University’s academic signature Associate Degrees are offered for students centerpiece, The Human Journey, is a whose needs are best met by this degree coherent, integrated, and multidisciplinary or for students who may seek to further study of the liberal arts and sciences and their education at a later time with a the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. See baccalaureate degree. The Associate degree description of the Common Core: The Human programs fall in two general categories: Journey courses listed previously in this Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies chapter. degree, with specialties in 19 different fields, and career-based Associate of Science (AS) Elective Core degrees in one field. In addition to the To accomplish the elective core, students specialty courses, each program has its will complete the following: Humanities (3 foundation within a liberal arts base. credits), Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits), Natural Sciences (3 credits), ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE - GENERAL Religious Studies/Philosophy (3 credits). STUDIES PROGRAM All Associate of Arts degrees are offered by Emphasis University College. The candidate for the AA Credits range from 15-32, depending on the degree in General Studies must complete emphasis. Note: The required courses for 60 credits, which include the AA Core each emphasis are listed under each college Curriculum as well as an emphasis of not and department section. A grade of C or less than 15 credit hours and elective courses better is required in all emphasis courses. chosen in consultation with the student’s Area discipline courses cannot be used in advisor. A minimum of 30 of these credits above core areas. Areas of emphasis with must be taken at Sacred Heart University, required courses are: and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required. Associate of Arts Degree Biology CORE CURRICULUM Chemistry The Core Curriculum for the AA degree Communication and Media Studies provides the student with the opportunity English

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French PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH Graphic Design and Visual Arts PROFESSIONS INCLUDE: History • Geriatric Health and Wellness Italian Mathematics Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Associate of Science Degree Computer Science Information Technology

Credit Certificate Programs Sacred Heart University offers credit certificate programs as a short-term goal and as a way to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in a particular area, by providing specialized in-depth instruction. Credits earned can be later applied to an associate or baccalaureate degree program.

PROGRAMS IN ARTS AND SCIENCES INCLUDE: • Catholic Studies • Computer Science and Information Technology • Computer Gaming, Design, and Development • Interdisciplinary Certificate Program in Interactive Design

PROGRAMS IN THE JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS INCLUDE: • Accounting

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DIRECTIONS TO SACRED Lindeman Drive. At the stop sign at the end of Lindeman HEART UNIVERSITY Drive, turn right onto Oakview Drive. The road dead- ends. Sacred Heart University’s driveway is on the left. Visitor parking is on Main Campus, Fairfield, CT the right. 5151 PARK AVENUE FAIRFIELD, CT 06825-1000 From Merritt Parkway NORTHBOUND (passenger vehicles only) From Merritt Parkway (Route 15) NORTH OR Take Exit 48 (Main Street). At end of ramp SOUTH (passenger vehicles only). turn right onto Main Street. At second traffic Take Exit 47. At end of ramp turn left onto light, turn left onto Old Town Road. At third Park Avenue and proceed one block to stop sign, turn left onto Oakview Drive Sacred Heart University. Entrance on Park (beginning of office park area). At top of hill, Avenue. Oakview will dead-end. Turn left into Sacred Heart University’s parking lot. Visitor parking From Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) NORTH is on the right. OR SOUTH (passenger vehicles only) Take Exit 27A. Continue straight ahead on combined Routes 8 and 25 to fork. Bear left Stamford Campus onto Route 25. Take Exit 7, Merritt Parkway 12 OMEGA DRIVE, STAMFORD, CT 06907 south, and follow directions above. From Merritt Parkway (Route 15) NORTH OR SOUTH (passenger vehicles only) Oakview Campus Exit 36. Turn right. Go 2 miles; take a right at 101 OAKVIEW DRIVE the light onto Camp Street.At the next light TRUMBULL, CT 06611 turn left onto Hope Street. Entrance to River Bend Park is on the left past the From Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) NORTH train station. Follow signs to first office OR SOUTH (all vehicles) building on right. Take Exit 27A (Route 25/8 Connector) andfollow signs for Route 25 (bear left when From Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) NORTH the connector splits). Just after the split, OR SOUTH (all vehicles) get off at Exit 7. (Merritt Pkwy/Route 127 Exit 9. Follow Route 106/Courtland Avenue Trumbull). Bear right, following signs for to Road; turn left. At second light Route 127 (White Plains Road). At the end turn right onto Hope Street. Continue past of the exit ramp, turn left onto White Plains United Wrecking and through next light to Road.** the second River Bend entrance, on right just before the Springdale train station. Follow From Merritt Parkway SOUTHBOUND signs to first building on right. (passenger vehicles only) Take Exit 50 (Route 127/White Plains Road). At end of ramp bear right onto White Plains Road.** **Stay in the left lane for about 1 mile on White Plains Road and turn left at the traffic light (fire station on the right) onto Reservoir Avenue. Follow Reservoir Avenue (go under Parkway bridge) and turn right onto

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PROCEDURESMachiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, FOR Rousseau, theology.and any Prerequisite: other details PH or 101 information Marx, Mill and Rawls. Prerequisite: PH 101 requested by the Executive Director or INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING †PHher/his 284 - Philosophy designee. of Film | 3 CR UNLAWFUL†PH 256 - The Philosophy DISCRIMINATION Uses• In contemporary addition, the person films toshould lead studentsprovide of Technology | 3 CR OR HARASSMENT throughany documentation advanced philosophical (emails, notes, examination pictures, etc.) or other information Representative views of the social role of of issues such as epistemology, ethics, in support of the allegation of technology.Claims of harassment Two fundamental or discrimination questions are: religion, technology, and the nature (1) claims of violation of the University‘s discrimination or harassment. are addressed. The extent of technology’s of the mind. Prerequisite: PH 101 impactnondiscrimination on social institutions policy, and and (2) individualclaims of violations of the University policy in lives. And, to what degree is this impact Informal Procedure opposition to harassment. PH 285 - Philosophy of beneficial or harmful? Prerequisite: PH 101 Performing Arts | 3 CR Any individual who believes that she/he has The following complaint procedure has beenThis course unlawfully examines harassed the creation,or discriminated been†PH 258 established - Bioethics: to ensure Philosophical prompt and againstexpression, may, and if she/he meaning chooses of the to, performing attempt Approaches | 3 CR effective investigation into allegations arts.to resolve Through the drama,situation music, through and a voice, discussion Examinesof discrimination the ethical including and legal harassment, issues studentswith the otherwill critically party. If analyze that is notthe practical,perennial under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 surrounding abortion, physician-assisted elementsthe individual and structureshould consult of story with and the its of the Rehabilitation Act and the Age suicide, euthanasia, genetic cloning, genetic placeExecutive in uncovering Director of and Human creating Resources meaning. Discrimination Act. therapy/enhancement, genetic patenting, and who serves as the officer responsible for such complaints, or her/his designee. The health care allocation. Prerequisite: PH 101 †PH 299 - Special Topics in Philosophy | 3 CR An individual who believes that she/he has purpose of this consultation is multi-fold. been discriminated against, including being TheDesignates Executive new Director or occasional or her/his courses designee †PH 270 - Philosophical Anthropology | 3 CR harassed, may report the situation to the willthat provide may or informationmay not become and assistance part of the to Executive Director of Human Resources Reflections on the nature and meaning helpdepartment’s the individual permanent assess offerings.whether or Courses not who serves as the primary University officer of human existence, especially in thecapitalize behavior on isa timelyharassing topic, or adiscriminatory, faculty responsible for such matters. In the absence contemporary philosophy such as willmember’s explain particular the University‘s interest, grievance an experimental of the Executive Director or if the complaint procedure and provide guidance regarding existentialism and Marxism. Writings alternative to existing courses, etc. is against the Executive Director, the report the investigative procedure. There is no of Buber and Scheler on human nature Prerequisites established by the department may be to the Vice President of Human requirement that an informal resolution must are studied. Prerequisite: PH 101 Resources or any Vice President of the beas appropriateattempted by for the the complainant. specific course. Course University. Reports/complaints are to be filed title is shown on the student’s transcript. within†PH 272 ninety - Metaphysics (90) calendar | 3 CR days after the TheConsult individual the current may alsocourse request schedule the for Fourconduct movements complained in the of occurreddevelopment or within Executiveavailable topics Director and or current her/his prerequisites. designee to the time the person reasonably becomes of the Western metaphysical tradition: attempt to facilitate a resolution of the aware of the conduct. (Note: this filing period Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Kant and grievance†PH 306 - informallyExistentialism after | investigating3 CR the may be extended for good cause.) matter. If the individual desires an informal Heidegger. Prerequisite: PH 101 resolution,Nineteenth- the and Executive 20th-century Director or her/his The report can be written or oral and should designeeexistentialism, will attempt especially to providethe thought an informal consist†PH 278 of - East/Westthe following: Comparative resolutionof Kierkegaard, within Nietzsche, twenty (20) Heidegger working days Philosophy | 3 CR • the specific conduct objected to, ofand the Sartre. receipt Prerequisite: of the request. PH 101 Heidegger• the date(s) and andEast time(s) Asian thought, such conduct the origintook of place,Greek and Chinese philosophy; InvestigationPH 307 - Philosophy of Complaints of Lived the Kyoto school; Nishitani’s Religion Experience | 3 CR • the name(s) of the alleged harasser(s) or andperson(s) Nothingness. believed Prerequisite: to be discriminating PH 101 UponA course receipt in the of methoda complaint of phenomenology, or report a against them, promptwhich holds investigation that all meaning will take philosophical place in †PH 283 - Philosophical Theology | 3 CR aquestions confidential can bemanner addressed so as thoughto disclose a • the location(s) where the conduct information only to those who have a need The problem of God before and careful examination of our own experience. occurred, to know or those who may have pertinent This task is not easy, because many after• the Kant’s name(s) “Copernical of any witness(es) Revolution,” information. The respondent and witnesses phenomenology of religion and postmodern commonsense attitudes about experience • action sought to remedy the situation, will be interviewed. Disclosure of the

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Coursecomplainant‘s Descriptions name will be made if in the result†PH or 222reopening - Understanding the investigation Our Universe for | 3 CR †judgment Elective Core of the Courses investigator it is necessary furtherMajor consideration philosophical, if the theological, investigation scientific was to the investigation. The investigation will not conducted as described above or due issues in cosmology. Creation, evolution, PHCCbe kept 104 as - confidentialThe Human Searchas possible for Truth, without to the discovery of evidence not reasonably and fate of the universe. Design and Justice,compromising and the the Common investigation. Good 3 | CR available during the investigation. The decisionchance, on thefreedom review and shall determinism, be final. God This course is the capstone course in Sacred Heart The Executive Director or her/his designee and the universe. Prerequisite: PH 101 University’s Common Core sequence of study, The (investigator) will determine whether there State and Federal Rights Hisum a areasonablen Journey. Asbasis the for capston the complaint.e, this cours e †PH 225 - Philosophy of Plato | 3 CR adAtdre thesse conclusions the Core’s of four this fun stagedamen of ttheal que stions of The Thecomplainant nature of may the philosophicalat any time file life ais huinvestigationman meanin gthe and investigator value. This cwillourse report will her/ complaintexamined with through the Department an exploration of Education, of selected inhisves conclusionstigate the re ltoigi otheus orcomplainant philosophical in writing OfficePlatonic for Civil dialogues. Rights, Prerequisite: or other applicable PH 101 unwithder standingthe resolution of the ofhuman the complaint. condition a sThe a t heme federal or state agency for the enforcement rinvestigationunning through should the four be stat completeded questi withinons. Students of federal or state laws within the jurisdiction †PH 226 - The Philosophy of Aristotle | 3 CR wthirtyill study (30) both working classic daysand co ofnte themp complaintorary texts from aof such agency. filing unless extended for reasonable cause. range of religious and some philosophical traditions, Emphasizes the ethics, politics, and metaphysics of the Aristotelian pThearticu investigationlarly the Cat holimayc intebe ldelayedlectual trad duringition. theA vi tal Time Lines system and its contrast to the Platonic coperiodmpone ofnt an of attemptedthe course wiinformalll be students’ resolution own rshouldespons esthe to Complainant the four questions desire, e speciit. ally as those Workingsynthesis. days arePrerequisite: days when PH the 101 responses evolve through the enrichment of the administrative offices of the University are cIfo urit sise determinedmaterial. As athat caps discriminationtone course, PH orC C104 regularly†PH 231 open - Philosophy for business; of weekends,Knowledge | 3 CR enharassmentables student hass toccurred,o develop thea pers Universityonal, integrate will d setholidays, The conditions snow days that and make days knowledgethe University is closed shall not be counted as working otakef answers action to to the stop common the violation, core que preventstions throu a gh a possible and the criteria of truth and reoccurrence and correct any discriminatory days. range of modalities and media, including service falsity. Selected representative historical effect. Such action may include counseling, projects, research papers, artistic productions, student thinkers. 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