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Rockhurst University 2006–2008 Catalog 2006–2008 Catalog Rockhurst University Learning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition www.rockhurst.edu 06Catalog Intro 1-5.qxp 8/15/2006 2:53 PM Page 1 ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 2006-2008 CATALOG The Rockhurst Seal, adopted in 1945, summarizes pictorially the inspi- ration and history of the University. In 1999, the seal was modified to reflect the institution’s new name: Rockhurst University (previously Rockhurst College). The shield in the center comprises four quarters separated by a cross with seven pillars, symbolizing the seven pillars of wisdom and the seven liberal arts. Reading clockwise, the moorcock is from the family shield of St. Thomas More, patron saint of Rockhurst. The stony, wooded hill represents the ground on which Rockhurst was built and for which it was named. The holly sprig is from the coat of arms of the Dowling family in honor of the University’s founder. The year 1910 is the founding year of Rockhurst. The quarter bars are from the family shield of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. The Latin words below the shield translate, “Wisdom has built herself a home.” 816-501-4000 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64110-2561 www.rockhurst.edu 1 06Catalog Intro 1-5.qxp 8/15/2006 2:53 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Accreditation and Affiliations....................................................................................................5 The Mission, Values and History of Rockhurst University ........................................................6 Degrees Offered .........................................................................................................................8 Evening Programs ....................................................................................................................9 Health Sciences at Rockhurst University................................................................................10 Undergraduate Studies.............................................................................................................11 Undergraduate Admission......................................................................................................11 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................17 Undergraduate Financial Aid Programs and Policies ..............................................................23 Undergraduate Academic Policies...........................................................................................32 Course Policies ...............................................................................................................33 Grade Policies.................................................................................................................38 Degree Requirements .....................................................................................................45 Other Academic Policies.................................................................................................48 Enrollment Policies.........................................................................................................55 Administrative Policies ...................................................................................................59 The Curriculum.......................................................................................................................64 The Liberal Core Curriculum ................................................................................................64 College of Arts and Sciences ....................................................................................................69 Administration.......................................................................................................................69 Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions ................................................................70 School of Graduate and Professional Studies (Undergraduate) .............................................162 Administration.....................................................................................................................162 Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions ..............................................................164 Certificate Programs.............................................................................................................189 Helzberg School of Management (Undergraduate)................................................................191 Administration.....................................................................................................................191 Undergraduate Studies .........................................................................................................193 Curriculum Requirements....................................................................................................194 Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................199 Research College of Nursing..................................................................................................207 Administration.....................................................................................................................207 Academic Program Requirements.........................................................................................210 Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................211 Faculty .................................................................................................................................215 2 06Catalog Intro 1-5.qxp 8/15/2006 2:53 PM Page 3 Special Undergraduate Academic and Co-Curricular Programs ............................................218 College Life............................................................................................................................226 Student Development .........................................................................................................226 Student Responsibilities and Community Standards of Behavior.........................................230 Athletic Programs.................................................................................................................231 Campus Security..................................................................................................................232 Graduate Studies....................................................................................................................234 Graduate Degrees Offered....................................................................................................234 Graduate Admission.............................................................................................................235 Graduate Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................236 Graduate Financial Aid Programs and Policies .....................................................................241 Graduate Academic Policies .................................................................................................245 Course Policies .............................................................................................................247 Grade Policies...............................................................................................................249 Certificates ...................................................................................................................251 Other Academic Policies...............................................................................................252 Enrollment Policies.......................................................................................................258 Administrative Policies .................................................................................................261 Graduate Courses Offered Through the College of Arts and Sciences ..................................265 School of Graduate and Professional Studies (Graduate) ......................................................266 Administration.....................................................................................................................266 Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions.......................................................................267 Helzberg School of Management (Graduate).........................................................................317 Administration.....................................................................................................................317 Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions.......................................................................319 Rockhurst Community..........................................................................................................339 Administration.....................................................................................................................339 Divisional and Departmental Chairpersons..........................................................................340 Faculty .................................................................................................................................342 Campus Facilities...................................................................................................................356