Undergraduate Programs 2011–2012 MARIST COLLEGE 2011–2012 Undergraduate Programs
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MARIST Undergraduate Programs 2011–2012 MARIST COLLEGE 2011–2012 Undergraduate Programs QUESTIONS regarding admissions and information about Marist College may be directed to the Office of Admission, Marist College, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. The telephone number is (845) 575-3226 E-mail: [email protected] www: http://www.marist.edu Communication With ThE College MAILING ADDRESS: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MARIST COLLEGE Transcripts 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-1387 Office of the Registrar Evening Courses TELEPHONE NUMBER: School of Global and Professional Programs (845) 575-3000 Payment of Bills Office of Student Financial Services Individual inquiries should be addressed to the following: Career Counseling/Placement Center for Career Services PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS Veterans Admission to Freshman Class or for Advanced Standing Office of the Registrar Office of Admission Cross-Registration Financial Aid for Freshmen Office of the Registrar Office of Student Financial Services Public Relations Academic Programs Director of Public Information Appropriate Dean Gifts or Bequests Graduate Programs Vice President for Advancement Director of Graduate Admission Alumni Affairs Transfer Procedure Director of Alumni Affairs Director of Transfer Admission Security/Automobiles Courses for high School Seniors Director of Safety and Security Director of School-College Programs Credit for Life/work Experience Marist College does not discriminate in the admission process or School of Global and Professional Programs in the awarding of financial aid on the basis of race, color, sex, housing religion, or disability. Director of Residence Life Marist College reserves the right to make program, regulation, CURRENT STUDENTS date, and fee changes at any time without prior notice. The Col- Financial Assistance for Current Students lege strives to assure the accuracy of the information in this Office of Student Financial Services catalog at the time of publication. However, certain statements On-Campus/Off-Campus Employment contained in this catalog may change or need correction. For Center for Career Services additional information, please refer to the Marist College web housing pages at www.marist.edu. Director of Residence Life Graduation Requirements Office of the Registrar Prolonged Absence from Class Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services Leave of Absence Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services withdrawal from College Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services withdrawal from a Course Office of the Registrar Readmission to College Office of the Registrar Student Activities Director of College Activities 2 Communication with the College Contents CommuniCation With the College 2 undergraduate aCademiC Calendar 2010-2011 6 general information 8 Marist College Mission 8 Vision statement 8 Introduction to Marist 8 History 8 the IBM/Marist Joint study 8 Membership and Approval 9 Family educational Rights and Privacy Act (FeRPA) 9 Affirmative Action and equal opportunity 10 Academic Facilities 10 Academic Grants 11 Alumni 11 aCademiC ServiCeS 13 Academic technology and eLearning 13 the Writing Center 13 special studies and Programs 13 teacher education 19 student Academic Affairs 19 Community services 20 CampuS life 22 student Activities 22 Residence Living 22 Recreation 22 student Government, Clubs, and organizations 22 student services 23 office of safety and security 24 admiSSion to the College 26 Admission to the Freshman Class 26 International students 26 early Decision 26 early Action 26 Regular Decision 26 Matriculation Policy 26 transfer students and transfer of Credit Policy 27 Proficiency examinations 27 Credit For Demonstrable Knowledge Gained From Life/Work experiences 27 Credit For Coursework at other Institutions 27 aCademiC poliCieS 28 student Responsibility 28 the Academic Calendar 28 Academic Advisors 28 Registration 28 Credits Within a semester 28 Auditing 28 Contents 3 Course Withdrawal and Course Changes 28 Declaring or Changing a Major 28 Minors 29 Attendance Policy 29 Grading system 29 Academic Honesty 30 Academic standards 30 Academic standing 30 Leave of Absence 32 Withdrawal from the College 32 Readmission to the College 32 transcript of Record 32 Application for Graduation 32 Participation in Graduation Ceremony 33 Graduation Requirements 33 statement of Requirements for Minors and Certificates 33 Course Codes 33 Index of Programs 34 SChoolS 36 school of Communication and the Arts 36 school of Computer science and Mathematics 37 school of Liberal Arts 37 school of Management 39 school of science 40 school of social and Behavioral sciences 41 school of Global and Professional Programs 42 programS of Study 43 the Core/Liberal studies Curriculum 43 Accounting 45 African Diaspora studies Minor 48 American studies 49 Applied Mathematics 51 Art and Art History 53 Athletic training 60 Biology 62 Biology education 65 Biomedical sciences 67 Business Administration 69 Catholic studies Minor 72 Chemistry 73 Communication and Media Arts 81 Computer science 86 B.s./M.s. Program in Computer science/software Development 91 Criminal Justice 93 economics 95 education 98 english 102 environmental science & Policy 108 Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising 113 French 117 Global studies Minor 118 History 120 Hudson River Valley Regional studies Minor 123 Information systems 124 4 Contents Information technology and systems 124 B.s./M.s. Program in Information systems 128 Liberal studies 130 Jewish studies Minor 131 Latin American/Caribbean studies Minor 132 Mathematics 133 Medical technology 135 Music 139 Paralegal Program Certificate 140 Philosophy 141 Physical education 145 Political science 145 Psychology 148 Public Administration Concentration 153 Public History Concentration 153 Public opinion Concentration 154 Public Praxis Minor 154 Religious studies Minor 155 sociology and social Work 155 spanish 157 Women’s studies Minor 160 Course Descriptions 161 finanCing your eduCation 242 statement of Fees 242 Financial Aid 243 state Aid Programs 244 Federal Aid & Loan Programs 246 Federal Family education Loan Program 248 Marist College Programs 250 other scholarships 251 endowed scholarships 251 General 251 Major Fields of study 252 Geographic Region 254 specific Criteria 256 Board of truSteeS 2011–2012 258 College adminiStration 259 faCulty 262 adjunCt faCulty 270 affiliate faCulty 284 index 287 Contents 5 UndergradUate academic calendar 2011-2012 (TRADITIONAL 15-WEEK SEMESTER) (*all other Sessions — see registrar for dates and deadlines*) FALL 2011 AUGUST 27 Saturday Freshmen and transfer resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. 28 Sunday Returning resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. Orientation for New Students. 29 Monday FALL 2011 SEMESTER BEGINS FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Day & Evening classes begin: Late Registration. 29 Monday– Course Change period. Sept. 2 Friday SEPTEMBER 2 Friday Last date for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. 5 Monday Labor Day. No classes held. 12 Monday Last day to register for elective credit internships. 16 Friday No tuition refund after this date. 30 Friday P/NC option due. OCTOBER 14-16 Friday– Mid-Semester break. Sunday 17 Monday Classes resume. Midterm grades due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) 21 Friday Undergraduate & Graduate graduation applications due in the Office of the Registrar for 1/12 candidates. 31 Monday Last day for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. NOVEMBER 18 Friday Undergraduate & Graduate graduation applications due in the Office of the Registrar for 5/12 candidates. 22 Tuesday **MODIFIED CLASS SCHEDULE No Evening Classes All Tuesday DAY classes meet during their normal time except: 1.) Tuesday 11 a.m. classes do not meet 2.) Tuesday 3:30 p.m. classes do not meet These Wednesday classes WILL meet on Tuesday 11/23: 1.) Slot 5, Wed. 8 a.m. classes meet at 11 a.m. 2.) Slot 12, Wed. 2 p.m. classes meet at 3:30 p.m. 22 Tuesday Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. 23-27 Wednesday– Thanksgiving holiday. No classes held. Sunday 27 Sunday Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. 28 Monday Classes resume DECEMBER 9 Friday Last day of Fall 2011 classes. 12-16 Monday– Final Exam Period. Friday 16 Friday Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. 26 Monday Final grades due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) 6 Academic Calendar WINTER INTERSESSION 2012 JANUARY 2 Monday Day & Evening classes begin. 13 Friday Last day of classes. 16 Monday Final grades for Winter Session due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) SPRING 2012 JANUARY 16 Monday Residence Halls open at 10:00 a.m. 17 Tuesday SPRING 2012 SEMESTER BEGINS. Day & Evening classes held. 17-23 Tuesday– Course change period. Monday 20 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Fall 2011. 23 Monday Last day for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. 27 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Winter 2012. 30 Monday Last day to register for elective credit internships. FEBRUARY 6 Monday No tuition refund after this date. 20 Monday P/NC Option due. MARCH 9 Friday Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. 10-18 Saturday– SPRING RECESS. Sunday 13 Tuesday Midterm grades due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) 18 Sunday Residence Halls open at 10:00 a.m. 19 Monday Classes resume. 30 Friday Last day for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. APRIL 5 Thursday No evening classes. 6-8 Friday– Easter Holiday Sunday 9 Monday Classes resume at 6:30 p.m. 17 Tuesday Retreat Day MAY 4 Friday Last day of Spring 2012 classes. 7-11 Monday– Final Exam period begins. Residence Halls close Friday at 5:00 p.m. Friday for underclassmen. 18 Friday– SIXTY SIXTH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Graduate and Adult Students 19 Saturday SIXTY SIXTH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Traditional undergraduate students 19 Saturday Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for seniors. 21 Monday Final grades due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) JUNE 15 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Spring 2012. Academic Calendar 7 General InformatIon Marist College Mission in fishkill, nY. marist’s campus is virtually global, with many degree programs and individual courses offered online.