2012–2013 MARIST COLLEGE 2012–2013 Undergraduate Programs
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MARIST Undergraduate Programs 2012–2013 MARIST COLLEGE 2012–2013 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 ensure 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 2012-2013 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 25 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 Citizenship Requirements 27 ACADEMIC POLICIES 28 Student Responsibility 28 The Academic Calendar 28 Academic Advisors 28 Registration 28 Credits Within a Semester 28 Contents 3 Auditing 28 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 33 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 41 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 4 Contents Information Systems 124 Information Technology and Systems 124 B.S./M.S. Program in Information Systems 128 Italian Minor 131 Jewish Studies Minor 131 Latin American/Caribbean Studies Minor 131 Liberal Studies 133 Mathematics 134 Medical Technology 136 Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor 140 Music 141 Paralegal Program Certificate 142 Philosophy 143 Physical Education 146 Political Science 147 Psychology 150 Public Administration Concentration 154 Public History Concentration 155 Public Opinion Concentration 155 Public Praxis Minor 156 Religious Studies Minor 157 Sociology and Social Work 157 Spanish 159 Women’s Studies Minor 162 Course Descriptions 163 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 245 Statement of Fees 245 Financial Aid 246 State Aid Programs 248 Federal Aid & Loan Programs 249 The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program 252 Marist College Programs 253 Other Scholarships 254 Endowed Scholarships 254 New Scholarship Opportunity in Support of Volunteerism 254 General 254 Incoming Freshmen 255 Major Fields of Study 256 Geographic Region 258 Specific Criteria 259 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012–2013 261 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION 262 FACULTY 265 ADJUNCT FACULTY 273 AFFILIATE FACULTY 287 INDEX 290 Contents 5 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 (TRADITIONAL 15-WEEK SEMESTER) (*All other Sessions — see Registrar for Dates and Deadlines*) FALL 2012 AUGUST 25 Saturday Freshmen and transfer resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. 26 Sunday Returning resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. Orientation for New Students. 27 Monday FALL 2012 SEMESTER BEGINS FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Day & Evening classes begin: Late Registration. 27-31 Monday– Course Change period. Friday 31 Friday Last date for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. SEPTEMBER 3 Monday Labor Day. No classes held. 10 Monday Last day to register for elective credit internships. 14 Friday No tuition refund after this date. 28 Friday P/NC option due. OCTOBER 12-14 Friday– Mid-Semester break. Sunday 15 Monday Classes resume. Midterm grades due by 12:00 P.M. (noon). 29 Monday Undergraduate & Graduate graduation applications due in the Office of the Registrar for 1/13 candidates. 29 Monday Last day for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. NOVEMBER 20 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 A.M. classes do not meet These Wednesday classes WILL meet on Tuesday 11/20: 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. 20 Tuesday Residence Halls close at 7:00 P.M. 21-25 Wednesday– Thanksgiving holiday. No classes held. Sunday 25 Sunday Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 A.M. 26 Monday Classes resume 26 Monday Undergraduate & Graduate graduation applications due in the Office of the Registrar for 5/13 candidates. DECEMBER 7 Friday Last day of Fall 2012 classes. 10-14 Monday– Final Exam Period. Friday 14 Friday Residence Halls close at 5:00 P.M. 6 Academic Calendar WINTER INTERSESSION 2013 DECEMBER 17 Monday Winter Online classes begin JANUARY 2 Wednesday Day & Evening classes begin. 17 Thursday Last day of classes. 21 Monday Final grades for Winter Session due by 12:00 P.M. (noon). SPRING 2013 JANUARY 18 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Fall 2012. 21 Monday Residence Halls open at 10:00 A.M. 22 Tuesday SPRING 2013 SEMESTER BEGINS. Day & Evening classes held. 22-28 Tuesday– Course change period. Monday 28 Monday Last day for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. FEBRUARY 1 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Winter 2013. 4 Monday Last day to register for elective credit internships. 11 Monday No tuition refund after this date. 25 Monday P/NC Option due. MARCH 15 Friday Residence Halls close at 5:00 P.M. 16-24 Saturday– SPRING RECESS. Sunday 19 Tuesday Midterm grades due by 12:00 P.M. (noon). 24 Sunday Residence Halls open at 10:00 A.M. 25 Monday Classes resume. 28 Thursday No evening classes 28 Thursday Last day for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. 29-31 Friday– Easter Holiday Sunday APRIL 1 Monday Classes resume at 6:30 P.M. 16 Tuesday Assessment Day. No Classes. MAY 10 Friday Last day of Spring 2013 classes. 13-17 Monday– Final Exam period begins. Residence Halls close Friday at 5:00 P.M. Friday for underclassmen. 24 Friday– SIXTY SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Graduate and Adult Students 25 Saturday SIXTY SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Traditional undergraduate students 25 Saturday Residence Halls close at 5:00 P.M. for seniors. JUNE 21 Friday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Spring 2013. Academic Calendar 7 GENERAL INFORMATION MARIST COLLEGE MISSION in Fishkill, NY.