2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
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Springfield College 2000-2001 Catalog SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Springfield College is to educate students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity by building upon its foundation of Humanics and academic excellence. ACCREDITATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS Accreditation Statement Nondiscrimination Statement Springfield College is recognized as an institution of higher learning of Springfield College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. collegiate rank by the Board of Collegiate Authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which accredits schools and colleges in Drug-Free Policy the six New England states. Membership in this association, one of six Springfield College complies with all federal and state requirements for a accrediting associations in the United States, indicates that the college has drug-free campus and workplace. been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators. Student-Right-To-Know The College supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing Disclosure Statement bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status, which Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with the Student-Right-to-Know provides reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation Act (Title I of Public Law 101-542), the graduation rates of degree-seeking, of its applicants for admission. full-time students are available to all current or prospective students from the Office of the Registrar and will be provided upon request. Springfield College is the only college officially affiliated with the National Council of YMCAs for the training of professional workers. Student Affairs Policies Further information on College resources and student affairs policies and Policy Statement Regarding procedures can be found in the Student Handbook, available in the Office Students With Disabilities of the Dean of Students. Springfield College is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity and full participation in College programs and activities for This Catalog has been prepared for the benefit of students, faculty, persons with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws. The administrators of the College, and others wishing to know more about College fully supports the antidiscrimination policies expressed in state the College’s programs and activities. The information contained and federal legislation for persons with disabilities. It is the College’s herein is accurate as of the date of publication (May 2000). Springfield intent that no person be subject to discrimination with regard to any College reserves the right, without notice, to make any changes to this College program or activity. catalog, including, but not limited to, changes in policies, procedures, and/or regulations; changes in rates and fees, deadlines, course Springfield College recognizes the unique needs of students with disabilities offerings, descriptions, grading, and/or graduation requirements. and encourages these students to use the support services offered by the College to assist them in attaining their educational goals. The policy of Springfield College regarding admission and access to programs and activities prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Disabled students are invited to contact the College’s Office of Student Support Services, located in School Hall, at (413) 748-3768. SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109-3797 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2000-2001 Richard B. Flynn (1999), B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. President of the College Gretchen A. Brockmeyer (1979), B.A., M.S., Ed.D. Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs M. Ben Hogan (2000), B.A., M.S., Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students John Kindzerske (1999), B.A., M.S. Vice President for Institutional Advancement John L. Mailhot (1988), B.S., M.B.A. Vice President for Administration and Finance Mary Ann Coughlin (1993), B.S., M.S., C.A.G.S, D.P.E. Assistant to the Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs John W. Wilcox (1970), B.S., M.Ed. Executive Director of Enrollment Management Mary E. DeAngelo (1984), B.A., M.Ed. Director of Undergraduate Admissions INTRODUCTION Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution that emphasizes the education of leaders for the allied health, human service, and physical education professions, offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive humanics philosophy-education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for lead- ership in service to humanity. It is world renowned: as the Birthplace of Basketball”: a game created by alumnus and professor James Naismith in 1891; as the alma mater of William G. Morgan, inventor of the game of volleyball; and for its long-standing and close relationship with the YMCA. Springfield College has educated more than 28,000 people who are at work throughout the United States and in more than sixty nations. Today, more than 4,000 students attend the College’s main campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, and its satellite sites in Boston, California, Delaware, Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin, Africa, Brazil, and Sweden. CONTENTS 6 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 14 ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY 6 GUIDELINES FOR 16 ATHLETICS POLICY LEARNING DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION 16 CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 6 TIME FOR APPLYING 16 CANCELLATION OF CLASSES 6 ADMISSIONS DEADLINES 16 CREDITS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 6 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSIONS POLICY 16 COMMENCEMENT 6 REQUIREMENTS 16 CREDIT FOR OTHER THAN COLLEGE WORK 7 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION (TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS) 7 ADMISSIONS STAFF REVIEW 17 CROSS-REGISTRATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL OF 7 CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE HUMAN SERVICES AND TRADITIONAL 7 DEFERRED ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS 8 EARLY DECISION 17 COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM 8 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION WEEK 17 DEAN’S LIST 8 RE-ADMISSION 17 DEGREES OFFERED 8 CHANGES IN ADMISSION 17 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS--UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL 18 DISTRIBUTION OF UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS 8 FINANCIAL AID 18 GRADES AND GRADING 8 SERVICE 18 AUDIT POLICY 8 NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID 18 INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY 8 APPLICATION PROCESS 19 PASS/FAIL GRADING 9 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 19 GRADE CHANGES 9 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY 19 REPEATING A COURSE 9 FINANCIAL AID POLICY 19 CALCULATION OF GPA 9 TUITION AND FEES 19 REGISTRATION 9 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXPENSES 19 INTERCOLLEGIATE ACADEMIC COOPERATION/CCGS 10 BASIC CHARGES 19 INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE 10 RESIDENCE LIFE 19 LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MATRICULATED STUDENTS 10 REFUND POLICY 20 REGISTRATION AND CHANGE OF SCHEDULE REQUESTS 11 REFUND POLICY FOR NEW STUDENTS BASED ON 20 CHANGE OF SCHEDULE PRO-RATED CALCULATION 20 CHANGE OF MAJOR 11 REFUND POLICY FOR RETURNING STUDENT 20 SECOND BACHELORS DEGREE POPULATION 20 STUDENT RECORDS 11 PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS 21 TRANSFER CREDITS 11 CREDIT BALANCE REFUND POLICIES 21 TRANSCRIPT OF ACADEMIC WORK 11 NONPAYMENT POLICY 21 COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY 21 COLLEGE WITHDRAWAL POLICY 12 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 12 ACADEMIC ADVISING 12 ACADEMIC CREDIT 12 ACADEMIC HONORS 12 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY 14 ACADEMIC STANDING 14 DEFINITION OF ACADEMIC CREDIT LOADS PER SEMESTER 14 ACADEMIC PROGRESS CLASSIFICATION 14 UNDERGRADUATE CLASSIFICATIONS CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS 21 CONTINUING EDUCATION 108 PSYCHOLOGY 21 SPECIAL UNDERGRADUATE/ 111 RECREATION MANAGEMENT NONMATRICULATED STUDENTS 115 REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES 21 PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT-PORTFOLIO OPTION 118 SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION 120 SOCIOLOGY 23 ALL-COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS 126 SPECIAL EDUCATION 122 SPORT MANAGEMENT 27 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM 124 SPORTS BIOLOGY 126 TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 28 UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULA CERTIFICATION 28 APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE 128 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES 30 ART 130 UNDECLARED 33 ART THERAPY 131 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 35 ART THERAPY/HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 133 MINORS Art, Art Therapy, Athletic Coaching, Biology, 37 ART THERAPY & STUDIO ART/TEACHER Business Management, Chemistry, Computer PREPARATION PROGRAMS Programming, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, 40 ATHLETIC TRAINING English, Gerontology, Health Studies, History, Human 43 BIOLOGY Services and Administration, Mathematics, Music, 46 BIOTECHNOLOGY Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, 48 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Religion, Sociology, 50 CHEMISTRY/BIOLOGY Theatre Arts 52 COMMUNICATIONS/SPORTS JOURNALISM 54 COMMUNITY HEALTH 138 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 56 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 138 ANTHROPOLOGY 58 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 138 APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE 60 DANCE 139 ART 62 DISABLED SPORTS AND MOVEMENT STUDIES 141 ART EDUCATION 69 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY 141 ART THERAPY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION 142 ATHLETIC TRAINING 71 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT 143 BIOLOGY 73 ENGLISH 146 CHEMISTRY 75 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 148 COMMUNICATIONS/SPORTS JOURNALISM 77 GENERAL STUDIES 148 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 78 GERONTOLOGY 150 DANCE 80 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 151 DRAMA 82 HEALTH STUDIES MAJOR/TEACHER 151 ECONOMICS PREPARATION PROGRAM 152 EDUCATION 84 HISTORY 155 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT 87 HUMAN SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION 157 ENGLISH 90 MATHEMATICS 161 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 92 MEDICAL INFORMATICS 161 FRENCH 94 MOVEMENT AND SPORTS STUDIES 162 GEOGRAPHY 97 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DUAL DEGREE