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2012–2013 ACADEMIC CATALOG QUINCY, ILLINOIS 2012-2013 ACADEMIC CATALOG POLICY CHANGES AND DISCLAIMER The provisions of this bulletin are not an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right, in its sole discre- tion and judgment, to make changes of any nature in the University academic A Catholic Franciscan University founded by program, courses, schedule or calendar which would include the elimination the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province and/or modification of programs, departments, degree offerings, as well as the rescheduling of classes, with or without extending the announced academic term, the cancellation of scheduled classes, or other academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the University’s rights set forth herein and the University’s right to change any provision or requirements set out in the catalog at any time. The official University academic catalog can be found online at www.quincy.edu. The University reserves the right to withdraw a student for cause at any time. GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT Quincy University has enacted a comprehensive information security program mandated by the Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule and the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act. The Director of Human Resources is designated as the Program Officer responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Program. A detailed description of the program is available in the Office of Human Resources. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Quincy University is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in its employment and personnel practices and its admission, education programs and activities, and treatment of students. It does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or political persuasion. Any grievances pertaining to discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT, 1974 In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (34 C.F.R. Part 99, as amended), Quincy University permits students access to their educational records. According to this law, parents as defined in the Internal Revenue Service code of 1954, Section 152, also are granted access to their dependent’s records. Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed 1800 College Avenue explanation of University procedures. In addition, Section 510 of the Veterans’ Education and Employment Act of 1976 (P. L. 94-502) provides that records and Quincy, Illinois 62301-2699 accounts of veterans and other students shall be available for examination by 217.228.5432 (automated) government representatives. 217.222.8020 www.quincy.edu GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC CALENDAR Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2012-2013 Academic Calendar 2012-2013 ..................3 Mathematics ............................................116 Fall Semester 2012 Mission And History ..................................4 Music ........................................................119 Aug. 17 Fri ................ New students arrive. Residence halls open for new students only. Accreditation And Memberships ..............5 Nursing ...................................................124 Aug. 17-20 Fri-Mon ........ New students’ orientation and testing. General Information ..................................5 Philosophy and Ethics .............................131 Aug. 19 Sun ............... Residence halls open for upperclassmen. Aug. 20 Mon ............ Faculty/student conference day. Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. Undergraduate Academic Policies Physical Education ...................................133 Aug. 28 Tues .............. Late registration and add/drop period ends at 5:00 p.m. This also And Procedures ..........................................6 Physics ......................................................138 includes A Session courses. Liberal Arts Foundation Program .................6 Political Science .......................................139 Aug. 29 Wed ............. Courses dropped beginning this date receive grade of “W”. General Requirements For UG Degrees ........8 Pre-professional Programs Sept. 3 Mon ............. No classes. Labor Day. Sept. 21 Fri ................ Last day to withdraw from A Session courses. Pre-Actuarial Science ...........................142 Registration ..................................................11 Oct. 2 Tues .............. Last day to add internships/practicums/independent study courses. Evaluation/Grading ......................................12 Pre-EngineerIng ...................................143 Oct. 1-5 Mon-Fri ........ Franciscan Heritage Week (classes in session). Academic Honors .........................................16 Pre-Law .................................100, 139, 144 Oct. 12 Fri ................ Last day of classes for Professional Studies (PS) and A Session courses. Academic Standing ......................................17 Pre-Medical Sciences ......................62, 145 Oct. 11-12 Thurs-Fri ....... No classes except PS/MBA. Oct. 15 Mon ............. First day of classes B Session courses including PS courses. Midterm Special Credit Opportunities .......................18 Pre-Physical Therapy ........................52, 98 grades due at 4:00 p.m. for full semester 100/200 level courses. Special Study Opportunities ........................19 Psychological Studies ..............................146 Oct. 22 Mon ............. Last day to Add/Drop B Session courses. Classes dropped after this date Academic Support Services .....................23 Psychology ...............................................147 receive a grade of “W”. Undergraduate Admission ......................25 Science .....................................................151 Nov. 2 Fri ................ Last day to withdraw from full semester courses (Office closes at 4:30 Financial Policies ......................................29 Sociology .................................................152 p.m.) Nov. 5 Mon ............. Registration for Spring 2013 Semester begins at 8:00 a.m. Undergraduate Financial Aid ..................33 Special Education ....................................153 Nov. 16 Fri ................ Last day to withdraw from B Session courses. Student Life ..............................................37 Sport Management .................................156 Nov. 21-25 Wed-Sun ...... No classes. Thanksgiving break. Curricula And Courses .............................40 Theatre ....................................................158 Nov. 26 Mon ............. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Undergraduate Programs & Courses ..........41 Theology ..................................................160 Dec. 7 Fri ................ Last day of classes. Art ..............................................................42 University Courses ...................................164 Dec. 10-13 Mon-Thurs ... Final examinations. Dec. 14 Fri ................ Residence halls close at noon. Aviation .....................................................47 Academic Success Skills ........................164 Dec. 17 Mon ............. Grades due at noon. Biology .......................................................51 Career Planning ....................................164 Business ......................................................55 Early Exploratory Internships ..............164 Spring Semester 2013 Chemistry and Forensic Science ................62 First-Year Experience ...........................164 Jan. 6 Sun ............... Residence halls open at noon Clinical Laboratory Science .......................64 Senior-Year Experience ........................164 Jan. 7 Mon ............. Faculty/Staff Conference day. Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. Communication .........................................66 Honors Thesis .......................................164 Jan. 15 Tues .............. Late registration and add/drop period ends at 5:00 p.m. This also includes A Session courses. Communication And Music Production ...71 Women’s And Gender Studies ...............166 Jan. 16 Wed ............. Courses dropped beginning this date receive grade of “W”. Computer Science .....................................72 Professional Studies (PS) .........................167 Jan. 21 Mon ............. Martin Luther King Day; no classes, except PS/MBA classes meet. Criminal Justice .........................................75 Business Administration ......................169 Feb. 5 Tues. ............. Last day to add internships/practicums/independent study courses Economics ..................................................78 Elementary Education ..........................171 Feb 8 Fri ................ Last day to withdraw from A Session courses. Feb. 18-19 Mon-Tue ...... President’s Day. No classes, except PS/MBA classes meet. Education ...................................................79 Human Services ....................................171 Mar. 1 Fri ................ Last day of classes for Professional Studies (PS) and A Session courses. Education–Bilingual and ELL ....................85 MBA Pathway ...............................173, 184 Mar. 2-10 Sat-Sun ......... No classes. Spring Break. Education Studies ......................................87 Graduate Programs .................................175 Mar. 11 Mon ............ Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. First