2020-2021 Catalog STEVENSON UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2020/2021
A Coeducational Independent University Offering Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
The full catalog is also available online at stevenson.edu/academics/catalog.asp. 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...... 1 Academic Continuity Policy, Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy and Catalog Disclaimer ...... 3 Academic Calendar: Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 ...... 4 President’s Letter ...... 6 The Stevenson Approach ...... 7 About Stevenson ...... 7 Academic Coursework ...... 7 Applied and Experiential Learning ...... 7 The Stevenson Career Connection ...... 7 Stevenson Ideals ...... 7 History of Stevenson University ...... 8 Accreditations ...... 10 Life at Stevenson ...... 12 Student Life ...... 12 The Office of Student Success ...... 17 Campus Resources and Services ...... 18 Residence Life ...... 21 The Wellness Center ...... 22 The University Pandemic Plan ...... 22 Admissions ...... 23 General Admissions Information ...... 23 Admissions Procedures and Processes ...... 23 Military Financial Benefits ...... 26 International Student Information ...... 26 Reinstatement and Readmission ...... 31 Financial Information ...... 32 Costs ...... 32 Financial Aid ...... 33 Academic Information ...... 46 SEE: The Stevenson Educational Experience ...... 46 The SEE Student Learning Goals and Outcomes ...... 46 Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge Competency (IKC)47 University Degree Requirements ...... 47 FERPA: Notice to Students ...... 57 Academic Awards ...... 58 Fields of Study ...... 65 Courses ...... 121 Directory ...... 220 Board of Trustees of Stevenson University ...... 220 Office of the President ...... 220 Academic Affairs ...... 220 Enrollment Management ...... 221 Financial Affairs ...... 221 Human Resources ...... 221 Marketing and Digital Communications ...... 221 Student Affairs...... 221 University Advancement ...... 221 Emeriti ...... 221 Schools of the University ...... 221 Faculty ...... 223 President's Advisory Council ...... 237 Academic Advisory Boards...... 238 Index ...... 244 2| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Academic Continuity Policy, Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy and Catalog Disclaimer| 3
Academic Continuity Policy, Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy and Catalog Disclaimer
ACADEMIC CONTINUITY POLICY The University sets forth and upholds standards and policies and prioritizes the integrity of the academic experience. In the event that temporary adjustments must be made to the policies or processes included in the Catalog, information will be posted to the Registrar’s Office Page on the SU Portal and shared with students via the Office of the Registrar.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Stevenson University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other university-administered programs. The University is committed to providing all students with an educational environment free of bias, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. In this regard, Stevenson University complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. The University also complies with all applicable laws and federal regulations regarding prohibition of discrimination and accessibility on the basis of age, disability, veteran status, or otherwise.
CATALOG DISCLAIMER Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or drop programs and courses; to implement new policies and procedures; and to change published calendars as it deems necessary. The information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication; however, Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or modify its contents when necessary. Such changes, which will appear in the online catalog, will be applicable to all students who are enrolled at the time the changes occur. The online version of the Stevenson catalog is the governing version, and students should refer to the SU website for the most up-to-date information.
CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-486-7000 Toll free: 877-468-6852 Fax: 443-352-4440 Email: [email protected] Website: stevenson.edu
CATALOG PUBLICATION DATE August 15, 2020
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Academic Calendar: Fall 2020 - Summer 2021
This calendar is subject to change as Stevenson complies with all public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall Semester 2020
Aug. 27 Convocation (format and location TBD)
Aug. 31 First day of classes
Sept. 7 Labor Day—University closed
Sept. 8 Last day to add or drop a class without record (20FSEM)
Sept. 28 Yom Kippur —University closed
Nov. 2 Registration for Spring 2021 begins
Nov. 5 Last day to withdraw from a traditional class with a “W”
Nov. 26 - 29 Thanksgiving holiday—University closed
Dec. 9 -14 Final examinations
Dec. 23 Grades available to students in Student Planning
Dec. 24 - 25 Christmas holiday—University closed
Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 New Year's holiday—University closed
Winterim 2021
Jan. 4 Winterim begins
Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day—University closed
Jan. 24 Winterim ends
Spring Semester 2021
Jan. 25 First day of classes
Feb. 2 Last day to add/drop a class for the traditional semester
Mar. 15 - 21 Spring Break—no traditional classes—University open
Apr. 2 - 4 Easter holiday—University closed
Apr. 5 Registration for Fall 2021 begins Academic Calendar: Fall 2020 - Summer 2021| 5
Apr. 8 Last day to withdraw from a traditional class with a "W"
May 10 - 16 Final examinations
May 17 Baccalaureate
May 18 Nurses' Pinning
May 19 Medical Laboratory Sciences' Pinning
May 19 Stevenson University Online Commencement
May 20 Undergraduate (Traditional) Commencement
May 31 Memorial Day—University closed
Summer Session 2021 Summer sessions will be held between May and August. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206.
*Academic Calendar information for students enrolled in accelerated undergraduate or master’s programs can be found in the Enrollment Calendar 6| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
President’s Letter
Dear Student, Welcome to the new academic year. The entire Stevenson community, led by our dedicated and talented faculty and staff, is here to help you grow, develop, and achieve your greatest aspirations. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional experiences and connections to a career in a community focused on your success. Use the 2020/2021 Stevenson University Catalog as a detailed overview of our curriculum, services, policies, and student clubs and organizations. This catalog will help you work with your advisor and professors to have a successful year—one in which you move forward personally and academically. Your college years are a unique time of self-discovery and personal growth. I encourage you to seize the numerous opportunities you have at Stevenson—in the classroom and outside of it—to explore your interests, ask questions about yourself and the world, and develop your talents. Stevenson is more than a university. It is a close-knit, supportive community. Our mission is to help you grow and realize your aspirations. Here, you will find the guidance to help you do this— whether it is developing your leadership skills, conducting your own research, pursuing a career internship, participating in athletics, studying abroad, volunteering in our community, or joining a student organization. Through our Arts Alive! program, you can take advantage of a rich schedule of exhibitions, music, performances, and other cultural activities. All of these opportunities and many, many more are available to you at Stevenson. Just ask—we’re here for you. At Stevenson, producing career-ready graduates has always been central to our mission. Through the Stevenson Career Connection, we connect you with career paths and foster the skills and mindset needed for professional advancement. When you walk across the stage as a graduating senior at commencement, you will have more than just a degree from Stevenson. You will have career direction and the confidence needed for success in your chosen field. The university is blessed to have state-of-the-art facilities for both your education and recreation. Our Owings Mills campus bustles as the site of our student residence halls and vibrant academic and social life. The campus is home to our Rockland Center for student dining and activities; the Center for Student Success; the Career Connection Center; Garrison Student Activities Commons, Reading Room, and Coffee House; an expansive athletic complex and four fitness centers; the Brown School of Business and Leadership; the School of Design; and the Manning Academic Center, which houses the Fine School of the Sciences and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities, activities, and facilities that Stevenson offers. This is your university and this is your community—it is yours to discover and explore. With best wishes for the academic year,
Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D. President
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The Stevenson Approach
It begins with providing each student a support team of success coaches, career advisors, faculty mentors, and About Stevenson internship coordinators who will keep them on track to Stevenson University, founded in 1947 as Villa Julie their goals during each year at Stevenson. College, serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate In the freshman and sophomore years, the focus is students as well as 900 online students in its seven foundational experiences and career exploration that schools. Stevenson offers students exceptional introduce students to the career options tied to their experiences, a connection to their career aspirations, and desired path of study through career-focused first-year a close-knit, supportive community centered on their seminars, foundational courses in their majors, pre- success. professional courses, and workshops offered by the Stevenson Career Connection Center. Academic Coursework In the junior and senior years, students put their experience into practice through upper-level coursework, One of the strengths of Stevenson University is its ability required internships in each major, and Professional to offer rigorous courses that give students a strong Minors that can be added to their majors for additional foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, plus skills and career competencies. Career fairs and on-campus knowledge in their major fields, in a mentoring recruiting, networking opportunities, mock interviews, environment of small classes and personal attention by employer site visits, and mentoring organized through faculty. All students must complete courses in a core the Career Connection Center prepare our students for curriculum that develop skills in writing, communication, successful job searching and interviewing as they and math and provide a basic understanding of the key establish their professional brand. The Stevenson Career disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses in the Connection ultimately helps our students create surer majors provide opportunities to acquire proficiency in a paths to their post-college careers, and 94 percent of specific discipline that will prepare students for Stevenson graduates are employed or are pursuing employment in their chosen field of study or for further education within six months of graduation. graduate school. Stevenson Ideals Applied and Experiential Learning Motto: “Pro Discendo, Pro Vivendo" (For Experiential learning is the process of learning, doing, Learning, For Living) and reflecting which gives Stevenson students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experiences. Experiential Mission and Values learning empowers students to connect ideas and Mission experiences from a variety of contexts, synthesizing and The University is an innovative, coeducational, transferring what they have learned in the classroom to independent institution offering undergraduate and situations beyond the classroom. Stevenson offers graduate students a career-focused education marked by students a variety of experiential learning opportunities, individualized attention, civility, and respect for including internships, practicums, clinicals, undergraduate difference. The University blends the liberal arts with research, service-learning, and global learning career exploration and planning, complementing a opportunities. The Stevenson Career Connection Center traditional education with applied learning beyond the also advertises numerous non-credit internships in all classroom. The University meets students where they are disciplines through an online recruiting system. and supports and challenges them to become reflective Stevenson enthusiastically supports this dynamic and accomplished individuals committed to a lifetime of educational philosophy. learning and contribution. Students graduate with the competence and confidence needed to creatively address The Stevenson Career Connection the opportunities and problems facing their communities, the nation, and the world. Since Stevenson University’s founding more than 70 Values years ago, connecting students to their career aspirations The core values of the University provide a foundation has been at the heart of our mission. for faculty, staff, and students to fulfill the mission and In the classroom, through real-world experiences, and achieve the vision of the institution. The values are through professional preparation, the Stevenson Career focused on community, learning, integrity, and Connection develops our student's career readiness and excellence. sets the stage for their professional success after college. 8| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
• Promoting a sense of community, the University 1971 embraces the common bonds and obligations within In response to increasing enrollment, the college builds a and beyond the campus while respecting individual multi-million dollar complex consisting of an art wing, and cultural differences. learning resource center, and student center. Evening and • Fostering learning, the University promotes the summer sessions are inaugurated this same year. pursuit of theoretical and practical knowledge while 1972 encouraging a life well-lived - a lifelong philosophy of informed, critical thinking to meet evolving challenges Villa Julie becomes co-educational, admitting its first full- and opportunities. time male student. • Instilling integrity, the University requires acting with 1984 dignity and honesty while adhering consistently to Villa Julie became a four-year college offering the the University’s ethical codes. bachelor’s degree in computer information systems. • Achieving excellence, the University lauds superior 1985-1986 performance while recognizing the importance of persistence toward goals. While the college continued to offer two-year programs, the student body and faculty continued to grow. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Academic offerings were augmented to include new Stevenson University commits itself to diversity as it majors and programs that provided a wider choice of relates to awareness, education, respect, and practice at professional career possibilities and supported the every level of the organization. The University embraces changing requirements of the business and professional people of all backgrounds, defined by, but not limited to, communities in the region. The concept of career ethnicity, culture, race, gender, class, religion, nationality, education combined with the liberal arts became a sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, hallmark of the College’s philosophy, Pro Discendo, Pro physical ability, learning differences, and political Vivendo: For Learning, For Living. perspectives. The University believes its core values are 1988 strengthened when all of its members have a voice and The Middle States Association reaffirmed the college’s representation. The resulting inclusive organizational accreditation, this time as a four-year college offering climate promotes the development of broad-minded bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. members of the University who positively influence their local and global communities. 1991 A cooperative education program was initiated for junior History of Stevenson University and senior students, making it possible for them to experience firsthand a working environment directly University Timeline related to their fields of study. 1947 1993 Villa Julie College is founded by the Sisters of Notre Off-campus housing for students in garden-type Dame de Namur at "Seven Oaks," an 80-acre estate in apartments was opened a short distance from the Greenspring Valley, formerly the home of the George college. The cooperative education program was also Carrell Jenkins family. The college opened its doors on expanded and opened to all students in the Oct. 1, specializing in medical-secretarial training. baccalaureate programs. 1994 The college was awarded membership in NCAA Division III. 1995 The college 1954 began the first phase of the construction of an Academic Official approval as a two-year college is granted by the Center, Inscape Theatre, Student Union and gymnasium, Maryland State Department of Education. In that same and Science Center. The college was awarded year, a new classroom facility, Founder's Hall, is opened. membership in NCAA Division III. 1965 1995 The college receives Maryland state approval for a child The college began the first phase of the construction of development program and for transfer programs in the an Academic Center, Inscape Theatre, Student Union and arts and sciences as well as teacher education. Shortly gymnasium, and Science Center. thereafter, the college is granted an "A" rating for transferability of credits by the American Association of 1996 Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) granted approval for programs for the preparation of 1967 elementary and early childhood teachers. This was the Villa Julie becomes an independent institution that is no first Maryland education program that fulfilled the new longer affiliated with the Catholic Church. Control is state MSDE requirements for teacher education. vested in a newly formed Board of Trustees comprised of business, civic, and professional leaders. 1997 The college celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Academic Center, Inscape Theatre, and Art Gallery The Stevenson Approach| 9 opened in August, and in November, the Student Union Caves Sports and Wellness Center, the new name for the and gymnasium opened. renovated facility formerly used by the Baltimore Ravens, was opened. In August, the college began offering an 1998 online Master of Science in Forensic Studies degree. A new bachelor’s degree program in visual The Board approved university status in November 2006 communication design was approved by MHEC. and later established a committee to oversee a study of 1999 name options for the institution. President Carolyn Manuszak and Dean Rose Dawson 2007 retired with a combined 65 years of service to Villa Julie In May, the college broke ground on the next new College. building for Owings Mills, a 60,000-square-foot academic 2000 building to house the newly formed Brown School of The new decade brought the inauguration of Villa Julie's Business and Leadership, other programs and a state-of- fifth President, Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D. the-art mock trial courtroom. The school opened in April 2009. 2001 2008 New master’s programs in business technology management and e-commerce were approved by MHEC. Villa Julie celebrated its growth throughout the 2007-08 academic year as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, 2002 inaugurating a new tradition on October 1, 2007, by The School of Graduate and Professional Studies was celebrating Founders Day to commemorate the day the created to accommodate the needs of adult learners. college first opened. The college received reaccreditation Through this school, adult students could enroll in from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, master’s degree programs, evening/weekend bachelor’s and Villa Julie took a leadership role in educating degree programs, or accelerated bachelor’s degree Maryland's future teachers by creating the state's first programs. Additionally, the college began offering an teacher preparation program for middle school accelerated B.S. to M.S. degree in advanced information educators. technology, enabling students to earn both a bachelor’s On June 11, 2008, the Board voted unanimously to and a master’s degree in five years. change the name of the institution, and the name 2003 Stevenson University was unveiled the next morning. The Board also voted to keep the Villa Julie name alive by The college broke ground on its first campus-owned creating the Villa Julie College of Arts and Sciences as student housing complex in nearby Owings Mills part of Stevenson University. 2004 2009 Apartment-style housing for 550 students and a Additional expansion of the Owings Mills campus community center opened in Owings Mills. The college included Wooded Way, which housed specialized student also leased classroom space on the same piece of land, learning communities as well as the Office of Career allowing students to live and attend classes at the same Services. In March 2009, the University Restructuring Plan location for the first time in Villa Julie history. Those was adopted by the Faculty Council. The plan created moves, along with the purchase of the former Baltimore four new schools within the Villa Julie College of Arts and Ravens training facility and the office building where the Sciences: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences; college leased classroom and office space, gave Villa Julie the School of Design; the School of Education; and the more than 80 acres of land at the Owings Mills campus. School of the Sciences. The Brown School of Business In December, Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski visited the and Leadership and the School of Graduate and college to announce nearly $250,000 in federal funds to Professional Studies remained as originally configured. support distance-learning efforts utilizing the Verizon Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Also in 2010 2004, the Board of Trustees began discussing the A new entrance to the Owings Mills campus was opened. possibility of transitioning to university status because of Stevenson was named to the President’s Higher the growth in student population and the addition of a Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest second campus. federal recognition a college or university can receive for 2005 its commitment to volunteering, service learning, and civic engagement. A bachelor’s degree in medical technology was added to replace the two-year medical laboratory technology 2011 program. In April, the university hired its first band director to lead 2006 the newly created marching band. Two new residence halls welcomed an additional 500 students on the The Rockland Center opened in October to provide a Owings Mills campus, and the new 3,500-seat Mustang student dining center, offices for Student Affairs, and a Stadium was opened in early September. banquet hall for functions organized by on- and off- campus groups. Additionally, the college received just In November 2011, the university purchased the Owings over $1,000,000 to expand the nursing program. The Mills site of Shire Pharmaceuticals. The 28-acre site— 10| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog which today includes the School of Design and the 2018 Manning Academic Center—comprises the university’s In January, the Garrison Hall Student Activities Commons Owings Mills North location. opened. The commons includes rooms for student clubs 2012 and activities, clubs sports offices, three meeting rooms, a fitness center, and a console video gaming room. The The University Archives established the Maryland Bible center also serves as the home for Stevenson’s eSports Society Collection at Stevenson to house the society’s team with a dedicated eSports room. Work was historic 400-year-old first edition of the King James Bible. completed on the Quad, a green space connecting the In December 2012, the Greenspring Valley Orchestra, School of Business and Leadership, Garrison Hall, and conducted by Stevenson music professor Robert Suggs, Rockland Center. In the fall, the Reading Room was celebrated its 10th Anniversary Concert. opened in Garrison Hall, giving students a quiet area for 2013 studying. The university’s first Professional Minors were The School of the Sciences hosted the inaugural Dell being offered in management and organization Lecture in honor of Stevenson trustee Samuel M. Dell III leadership, entrepreneurship and small business and his wife Geraldine and awarded the first Dell development, human resources, real estate, and software Scholarship for outstanding Stevenson seniors studying design and coding. biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The men’s lacrosse 2019 team won the NCAA 2013 Division III National The university introduced two new undergraduate Championship game, beating the Rochester Institute of programs, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and Technology’s Tigers at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Biomedical Engineering, starting in Fall 2019. In Field on May 26. November, Stevenson senior Patrick Watson crossed the 2014 finish line at the 2019 NCAA DIII Cross Country Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak came to campus to Championships, becoming the first student-athlete in address a crowd of middle school, high school, and Mustang Athletics history to capture an NCAA individual Stevenson students. In April, Stevenson unveiled the national championship. iconic 12-foot-tall, bronze mustang statue, "Victory," 2020 outside of Mustang Stadium. The university opened an In February, Stevenson announced that it received a $2 Athletics Hall of Fame, located in the Owings Mills million naming gift from the Philip A. Zaffere Foundation Gymnasium, which was later named in honor of Dick for the new library to be constructed on the Owings Mills Watts, the University’s former Director of Physical campus. The university also received a gift from faculty Education. member Dennis Starliper to create an Applied Finance 2015 Lab in the Brown School of Business and Leadership. The new School of Nursing and Health Professions was created, comprised of the Department of Nursing and Accreditations the Medical Laboratory Science Program, bringing Stevenson's number of schools to seven. Institutional Accreditation and 2016 Authorization President Manning announced his plan to retire after 16 • Middle States Commission on Higher Education years of leadership. In August, the university dedicated (MSCHE), 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, the new 200,000-square-foot academic building at 267-284-5000. Owings Mills North as the Kevin J. Manning Academic • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), 6 Center (MAC). Stevenson also received naming gifts for North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- two of schools housed in the MAC: the Sandra R. Berman 3301. School of Nursing and Health Professions and the Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences. Programmatic Accreditation and 2017 Approvals • American Bar Association (ABA), Standing Committee Stevenson opened the Center for Student Success on the on Paralegals and Approval Commission, 321 N. Clark Owings Mills Campus to provide student resources and Street, Chicago, IL 60654 1-800-285-2221, (Legal academic support services, including the Office of Studies Program). Student Success, the John L. Stasiak Academic Link, and the Experiential Learning Center. In March 2017, the • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Board concluded its presidential search and unanimously 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC named Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., President of San Diego 20001. 202-887-6791, (Nursing Programs). State University (SDSU), as the new President of • Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), 4140 Patterson Stevenson as of July 2017. The School of Graduate and Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254, 410-585-1900, Professional Studies' name was changed to Stevenson (Nursing Programs). University Online. In July, the university formally • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), 6 announced its plan to acquire the former Rosewood North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- Center property. 3301, (All Programs). The Stevenson Approach| 11
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- 0600, (Teacher Education Programs). • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773-714-8880, (Medical Laboratory Science Program). • Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE), 3337 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314, 571- 257-3959, (Counseling & Human Services Program). • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), 3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130, Boulder, Colorado 80301, 303-848-3275, (Distance Education Programs). • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency (VA-SAA), Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767-3300, (All Programs). 12| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Life at Stevenson
paperwork required by athletic training and compliance information for transfers and first-year student athletes Student Life there as well. Athletics at SU Club Sports Stevenson's athletic facilities are among the best in For students who wish to keep competing in college but Division III. To accommodate its growth and expansion, are not taking part in one of the University's NCAA the University opened its Owings Mills campus in 2004. teams, a club sports team could be an excellent choice. Two years later, it acquired the former headquarters and All club teams have a coach, multiple structured practices practice facility for both the NFL's former Baltimore Colts each week, and compete against other colleges and and two-time Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. universities on the weekends. Club sports are open to all The Caves Athletics Complex, a 60,000 square foot Stevenson full-time undergraduate and graduate modern facility, is located on the Owings Mills campus students. and serves the needs of more than 800 NCAA, club, and Current club sports include baseball, men's basketball, intramural student athletes as well as the general student cheerleading, dance team, men's ice hockey, men's body. On-campus facilities include the Caves Sports and lacrosse, women's soccer, and women's volleyball. Wellness Center, Garrison Student Center, Owings Mills Students who are interested in joining any of these Gymnasium, Beach Volleyball Courts, Club Bermuda Grass teams, or learning how to start a team, should contact Field, and Mustang Stadium. Matt Grimm (Assistant Athletic Director, Campus The first floor of the Caves Sports and Wellness Center Recreation) by e-mail at [email protected]. features a fully-equipped fitness center, racquetball court, ESports athletic offices, and athletic training room and team rooms. The second floor is dedicated to classrooms, a Stevenson currently offers two competitive teams in commuter student lounge, and a student computer lab League of Legends and Overwatch that operate very as well as faculty and staff offices. It also houses the similarly to a Club Sports team. Each gaming platform Caves Wellness Center. The Owings Mills Gymnasium is has a coach, multiple practices a week, and competition located adjacent to the Caves Sports and Wellness against other college and university teams. We also put Center on the Owings Mills campus. Designed to host on ESports leagues and tournaments that follow the NCAA Division III playoffs, the gym is 15,000 square feet, same model as traditional Intramural Sports leagues and has a hardwood floor, and seats approximately 1,500 tournaments. Finally, we offer both a console gaming spectators. room and computer gaming room that are open to Stevenson students, faculty and staff during select hours. There are four fitness centers available for student use, For questions about ESports, please contact Matt Grimm including three on the Owings Mills campus. The first is (Director, Campus Recreation) by e-mail at located in the Caves Sports and Wellness Center, the [email protected] or phone at 443-352-4280. second is on the third floor of Mustang Stadium, and the third is located in Garrison North in the new Garrison Intramural Sports Student Center. The fourth fitness center is located on The Intramural Sports program consists of leagues and the Greenspring campus on the bottom floor of the tournaments that are played against other members of Manuszak Center. To access each fitness center, students the Stevenson community (students, faculty, and staff). must have their SU One card. Most sports offer three divisions: men’s, women’s, and Intercollegiate Athletics co-ed. Games are typically in the evenings after classes, and schedules are made based on facility and team Stevenson University participates in NCAA Division III as a availability. All leagues and tournaments are scheduled member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences with the on campus and are officiated by SU students. Stevenson exception of men's and women's ice hockey, which currently offers twelve intramural sports including flag compete concurrently in the MAC and the United football, beach volleyball, 16” softball, eGaming, tennis, Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), and women's indoor volleyball, 5v5 basketball, 3v3 basketball, beach volleyball, which competes as an independent. The dodgeball, billiards, and outdoor soccer. For more Mustangs are also affiliated with the ECAC for all sports, information on which sports are being offered or how to which provides for additional post season opportunities register, please contact Brittany Bizila (Coordinator of besides the NCAA championships. Those interested in Competitive Sports) by email at [email protected]. participating on one of Stevenson's 27 intercollegiate athletic teams should contact the head coach of that sport using the staff directory under "Inside Athletics" on GoMustangSports.com. 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Fitness Association of Black Psychologists: The Association of The Campus Recreation Fitness program offers many Black Psychologists aims to liberate the African mind, services that guide participants into a healthy lifestyle by empower the African character, and enlighten the African providing group fitness classes, small training classes, spirit. The mission of ABP is to promote and advance the and fitness challenges. There are 15+ group fitness and profession of Black Psychology and develop programs in small training classes running per week. This includes but which psychologists of African descent can 1) Influence not limited to BODYSHRED, Pop, Lock, & Hip Hop, Butts and affect social change, 2) Assist in solving problems in N’ Guts, Pilates, Yoga, Yogalates, and Zumba. For more black communities and other ethnic groups. As a student information on class schedules, different fitness chapter at Stevenson, ABP's student circle intends to 3) challenges happening, or specific questions, please Promote, advance, and discuss the profession of contact Matt Grimm by email at African/Black psychology, 4) Educate the importance of [email protected]. cultural competency within the mental health/psychology field to the Stevenson community, 5) Promote and Clubs and Organizations discuss an approach to psychology that is consistent with Clubs are established in response to student interests the experience of Black people, and to 6) develop and requests. The following organizations are recognized support systems for Black psychologists, students of by the Student Government Association. psychology, and other related fields. [email protected] Academic & Pre-Professional Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA): The 47 House: In order to prepare students for the work Criminal Justice Student Association is an organization force, '47 House aims to give members hands-on formed for students planning to work with the law, experience in the fields of marketing, advertising, and corrections, or courts. The group hosts events, study public relations. [email protected] time, public speakers, and small group discussions Accounting Association: The Accounting Association focused on criminal justice as a major and as a career. provides accounting students with the opportunity to [email protected] interact with fellow accounting students and professional Fashion Apparel & Design (F.A.D.): The Fashion Club is accountants. This club provides advice to students a student organization that provides Stevenson University seeking employment and helps integrate university students with opportunities to be involved in fashion- coursework and on-the-job experience. Each semester driven and fashion-related activities. The club appeals to members are encouraged to participate in professional, students at Stevenson University studying in various community service, fundraising, and recreational areas such as fashion merchandising, fashion design, activities. [email protected]. business, business communication, photography, and art. Professional Association for Design, (AIGA): AIGA is a The activities in the Fashion Club will expand students’ national professional association for designers. The knowledge by helping students understand the fashion Stevenson University AIGA Student Group, associated retail business through activities, workshops, field trips, with the AIGA Baltimore Chapter, provides opportunities charities and events. [email protected] for serious art and design students to meet other Financial Management Association (FMA): The students in the major, network with design professionals, FMA promotes the knowledge of finance, including and learn more about design technologies through club- financial literacy, and elevates the understanding of the sponsored workshops. Major activities include Adobe relationship between finance and business among peers, Crash Course Workshop, trips off-campus to professional and provides members with professional development design events and service projects, portfolio peer reviews, resources and opportunities related to finance. FMA also and more. [email protected] enhance the quality and relevance of education in Alpha Phi Sigma: The Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal finance and provide opportunities for professional justice honor society that provides students with the interaction. [email protected] opportunities to experience an international network of Forensic Science Club: The Forensic Science Club strives criminal justice employees and students. This to provide unity within the forensic science program at organization is a certified member of The Association of Stevenson by giving both graduate and undergraduate College Honor Societies and affiliated with The Academy students in the program, as well as the faculty members, of Criminal Justice Sciences. [email protected] a chance to interact and participate in various campus American Chemical Society (ACS): The American events as a group. The club also fund raises to host Chemical Society helps its member’s network, explore networking sessions with various external forensic science chemistry career options, and learn about science by organizations. [email protected] participating in local and national American Chemical Greenspring Review: The Greenspring Review is a social- Society events. The society organizes chapter events, oriented club that seeks to promote literature and art on including research seminars, social events, community campus. Our mission is to represent Stevenson's creative service, and more. [email protected] minds and provide students opportunities to showcase American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular their talent. Email: [email protected]. Website. Biology: Building a national community of undergraduate Email: [email protected] students and faculty members for the advancement of Human Services Club: The Human Services Club parallels biochemistry and molecular biology research education strongly with the major. It sponsors charitable, and outreach. [email protected] educational, and social activities. Students conduct 14| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog service projects that benefit needy families, such as Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT): The purpose of Teachers donating Christmas gifts to needy children through the of Tomorrow is to promote the inherent rights, Giving Tree Project. The club members will also be able education, and well-being of all children, in home, to hear from speakers, such as admissions officers from school, and community; to work for desirable conditions, graduate programs in counseling and social work, and programs, and practices for children from infancy representatives from non-profit organizations like through early adolescence; to raise the standard of Catholic Charities. Social gatherings include parties as preparation for all those actively involved with the care well as recreational field trips. [email protected] and development of children; and to encourage Legal Society: The Legal Society Club provides and continuous professional growth of educators. encourages an environment that accommodates: Membership in the Stevenson branch is open to any learning, using, and applying the law in our country. This person affiliated with Stevenson University whose is achieved through various activities like Law and interests are in harmony with the purposes of TOT. Constitutional day, trips to the center of government [email protected] both state and federal, provide comprehensive mentoring Cultural and advice with classes, and facilitate networking African Student Union (ASU): African Student Union is a between professionals and students through speaker club that aims to create a community and atmosphere serious and various activities conducted throughout the for the members to build, learn more about, and share year. [email protected] African culture. Open to all Stevenson University National Broadcasting Society/ Film Moving Image students, ASU is a great place to build friendships, speak Club (NBS/ FMI): NBS/ FMI is a student-ran organization freely, and make history. which promotes The National Broadcasting Society and [email protected] the Film and Moving Image program while exercising Anime Club: The Anime Club promotes involvement with creative film making talents of the student of Stevenson students in the Stevenson community who are interested University. [email protected] in anime, and Japanese culture. The club promotes skills National Student Nurses Association (NSNA): The such as graphic design, technological skills, and artistic Stevenson University chapter of the NSNA is a skills as they relate to Japanese culture. professional club that focuses on issues of interest to [email protected] students preparing to join the nursing profession. As Asian Culture Club: The Asian Culture Club represents members of this national organization, students have the students who express interest in Asian cultures, as well as opportunity to network with nursing professionals, meet those who have Asian origins. Social and educational and plan activities with students from area chapters in values will be applied to meetings as well as celebrating Maryland, and enjoy the support and camaraderie of cultural events hosted by the club. [email protected] other students in the nursing field. NSNA members are involved in education and service activities locally. Black Student Union (BSU): The Black Student Union Activities include co-sponsorship of a day-long promotes racial and ethnic understanding on campus professional conference, social events, and a blood drive. and fosters cultural awareness among the University The NSNA is also involved in a variety of fundraising community through informal discussions, panel projects to support the many activities they participate in presentations, guest speakers, and community service during the year. [email protected] projects. The BSU also hosts one of the most popular traditions on campus, the BSU Fashion Show, every Phi Beta Lambda (PBL): A national business society that spring. The club is open to all students. serves as the collegiate level of Future Business Leaders [email protected] of America, Phi Beta Lambda strives to instill the values and ethics required for responsible business practice. Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS): [email protected] OLAS provides a support group for Latin American students where they can embrace and celebrate their Pre-Health Student Union (PHSU): The goal of the Pre- culture. The mission of the group is also to educate and Health Student Union (PHSU) is to provide fellowship and inform the Stevenson community about the Latin support for those who want to pursue careers in a variety American culture through educational and social of healthcare professions. The organization strives to programs as well as to make contributions to the greater build a pre-health student community dedicated to Latin American community throughout the Baltimore area providing resources and information to future health through partnerships with organizations. professionals. PHSU will provide workshops, guest [email protected] speakers, and volunteer opportunities to assist students preparing to apply to health professions programs. The Q Group: The Q Group promotes acceptance and [email protected] support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, ally, and other students on the campus. The group plans Psychology Club: The Psychology Club gathers to to educate students about the GLBTQA community and discuss issues related to the field of psychology, such as encourage a sex-positive environment on the SU campus. applying to graduate school, research possibilities, and The group offers events and activities embracing the careers in psychology. The club co-sponsors health GLBTQA students on campus. [email protected] awareness events, coordinates volunteer activities in the community, and hosts social activities to increase camaraderie. [email protected] Life at Stevenson| 15
Programming Greek Commuter Student Association (CSA): The Commuter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA): AKA Student Association represents the interests and needs of is an international service organization that was founded the commuting students attending Stevenson University. on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Through programming events and activities, representing in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization commuters and in their dealings with the University, it is established by African-American, college-educated the hope of CSA to help the commuting student become women. Stevenson University’s undergraduate chapter of an integral part of the campus community. AKA, Tau Theta, was chartered on April 3, 2011. Its [email protected] members are distinguished young women who boast Mustang Activities and Programming Board (MAP): excellent academic records, proven leadership skills, and Mustang Activities and Programming is a branch of are involved in the community through advocacy and Student Activities that provides every Stevenson service. [email protected] University student with an exciting, enriching, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: Phi Beta Sigma unforgettable college experience. A diverse selection of Fraternity, Inc., an international organization of college high-quality campus activities that are low-or-no-cost are and professional men, was founded on January 9, 1914 at offered to students. MAP aims to serve the SU Howard University on the principles Brotherhood, community by being reliable, friendly, and responsive to Scholarship and Service. These principles are exhibited by feedback. All students are welcome to join MAP. the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for [email protected] Humanity." [email protected] Environment Phi Mu Delta Fraternity: Founded nationally in 1918 as the first national fraternity to accept men regardless of Environmental Club: The Environmental Club promotes their race or religious affiliation, Phi Mu Delta provides a waste reduction and awareness of environmental issues positive fraternity experience for today's college man, at Stevenson and beyond. All students are invited to encouraging high personal standards and to help its become members. Students in science-related programs members live the ideals of our Founders: democracy, are especially encouraged to participate. brotherhood and service. We seek to redefine fraternity [email protected] by cultivating and curating a culture of lifelong civic Faith Based engagement and fellowship. [email protected] CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ): CRU is a non- Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority: Stevenson's chapter of this denominational Christian fellowship group. The ministries national and international sorority endeavors to promote in which students participate include weekly meetings friendships and cooperation among college women of all with music, Bible study, and fellowship. The club also races and creeds, to provide service, to raise the standard sponsors outreach and service projects. of university ideals, and to promote philanthropic efforts. [email protected] Members sponsor social events and fundraisers and participate in activities with other area chapters. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Fellowship of [email protected] Christian Athletes is here to leave their footprint at Stevenson University, and create an open space for Health & Wellness student athletes to share. [email protected] Active Minds: Active Minds is an organization that Governance utilizes peer outreach to increase awareness of mental illnesses to all members of the Stevenson community. Residence Hall Association (RHA): RHA provides and The organization sponsors educational and service events creates a constructive and rewarding educational/social that provide a helping hand and a safe environment and environment for the residents. RHA will strive to are open to all participants. The organization also accomplish this purpose by coordinating, supporting, and encourages students to seek help as soon as it is needed initiating individual hall councils and collective efforts in and to meet with counselors in the Wellness Center at the area of instilling integrity, achieving excellence, Stevenson University. [email protected] fostering learning, and promoting a sense of community. Leadership [email protected] Mile Initiative of Leadership and Excellence (M.I.L.E.): Student Government Association (SGA): The mission of Mile Initiative of Leadership and Excellence, or M.I.L.E., is the Student Government Association, or SGA, is to an emerging leaders organization that prepares young improve the quality of student’s academic, professional, males for life after college. The organization focuses on social, and personal development while at Stevenson career preparation, excellence in academics, building a University; to serve as the democratic voice on campus strong brotherhood, and promoting a positive male and as a liaison between the student body and the image. [email protected] faculty, staff, and administration; to advocate the incorporation of student views and opinions in the Sigma Alpha Pi (SAP): The Society of Leadership and formulation of policies and procedures governing Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, is dedicated to creating lasting Stevenson University; and to provide a forum for the positive changes in people's lives. The society is an exchange and development of ideas in various areas of organization that helps people discover and achieve their student concerns. [email protected] goals. Membership in the society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded success-oriented 16| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog individuals come together and help one another succeed. desire to become proficient in their field through The society also serves as a powerful force of good in practice, competition, and collaboration. the greater community by encouraging and organizing [email protected] action to better the world. [email protected] Mustang Mentors Club: The Mustang Mentors Club WORTH (Women of Resilience, Tenacity, and aims towards encouraging the youth to pursue a higher Humility): WORTH will engage in meetings, activities, education while being led in a positive direction by and events while unlocking their leadership potential. Stevenson University students. Within our mentoring WORTH will connect young women of different cultural program, Stevenson University will be partnered with a backgrounds across campus to inspire one another local middle school. Through a consistent interaction through mental, physical, and emotional support. This between both communities, we will build positive group focuses on building a sisterhood and creating a relationships, display a collegiate experience, and have sociable environment for all women. events to act as a support system and show the value of [email protected] hard work. [email protected] Service Photo Club: Stevenson University’s Photo Club looks into the relationship between the eye, the camera, and the Food Recovery Network: The Food Recovery Network artistic creativity. The club provides an encouraging and (FRN) is a student-led movement against food waste and sociable environment for all members with all different hunger. FRN volunteers’ package left over foods from types of experience and enjoyment for photographic campus marketplaces and transport them to hunger imagery. The club offers a manner to share ideas and fighting facilities around the Baltimore area. All knowledge with one another. [email protected] Stevenson University students are welcome to join. This is a great opportunity to receive service hours on campus Ravens Flock: The Ravens Flock’s goal is to bring the and make a positive impact in the community. Stevenson community together by spreading their love [email protected] for football through an environment in which students learn more about the professional sports industry by Mission: I'm Home (MIH): Mission: I'm Home is an utilizing a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens. organization focused on rehabilitating damaged or [email protected] destroyed houses enabling displaced families to return home. MIH organizes annual alternative spring break Relay for Life: Relay for Life offers everyone an trips to New Orleans, Louisiana, where members partner opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. with the St. Bernard Project and Habitat for Humanity in Teams camp out and take turns walking around a track, an effort to restore residential areas devastated by fundraising money for the lifesaving mission of the Hurricane Katrina. [email protected] American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of R.E.A.C.H.: R.E.A.C.H. is a club for anyone who is college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to passionate, genuine, and determined to make a eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs difference in the world. The goals of R.E.A.C.H is to of the American Cancer Society in college communities incorporate the five following core values. Restoration. such as Relay for Life. [email protected] Experience. Acceptance. Community, and Humility. R.E.A.C.H provides members with opportunities to be Stevenson University College Republicans: The College hands on with various organizations in the community. Republican club raises awareness about the political R.E.A.C.H seeks to do more than just engage, but to build process in the United States. In addition, the club fosters intentional connections that will have a lasting impact on meaningful dialogue throughout the campus regarding the lives of individuals and families. critical issues occurring in the nation. [email protected] [email protected] Stevenson Enactus: Enactus is a social entrepreneurship Stevenson University Sovereign Stangs (Step Team): club. Its mission is to connect students and business The purpose of this organization is to bring together leaders to empower and transform the world around students who have a common interest in the art of step. them through real, sustainable business projects. These students practice sets of step routine which they [email protected] perform at university and community events. Group leaders’ work together to create step routines and Special Interest collaborate with other group leaders on performances at Anime Club: The Anime Club strives to bring together their events. [email protected] members of the Stevenson community by creating a space for those with an interest in anime. Student Publications [email protected] The Villager is a student news site that is published Best Buddies: Best Buddies strives to enhance the lives online regularly during the school year. Its staff consists of people with intellectual disabilities by providing of journalism students and other contributors from the opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated university community. Its purpose is to report University employment. Membership is open to all students. news, to represent as many diverse views as possible, [email protected] and to act as a channel of information. The Villager provides a laboratory environment in which those Ethical Hackers: The creation of this club is based on the interested in journalism can gain skills in writing, editing, necessity for a cycbersecurity community on campus. This and design. club provides a social outlet for those students who Life at Stevenson| 17
The Greenspring Review: A Literary, Art, and Media Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Magazine is a digital literary magazine run by Stevenson University students and produced by the English Programs at Johns Hopkins University Language and Literature program. Launched in fall 2016, and the University of Maryland this online publication features fiction, creative nonfiction, Stevenson University offers the Army Reserve Officers' poetry, photography, art, video, and other forms of Training Corps (ROTC) in conjunction with Johns Hopkins media. The magazine hosts literary events throughout the University's Blue Jay Battalion. The JHU Army Reserve year and accepts submissions for its fall and spring issues Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) was among the first to be each semester. Read the latest issue at established by Congress in 1916 and is routinely ranked greenspringreview.org. at the top of the nation’s 273 programs. More than 3,000 students have received Army officer commissions Arts Alive! Stevenson through the program, with over 40 attaining the rank of While the Baltimore area has a wide variety of cultural general officer. Students can enter the program with as attractions, Stevenson University offers its own array of little as two years remaining as an undergraduate or may events. Through professional artist exhibitions, theatre complete the requirements while pursuing a graduate productions, and musical performances, students are able degree. Upon graduation, students are commissioned as to gain a greater appreciation for the arts without ever a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.. ROTC basic classes having to leave campus. Arts Alive! programming are open to all students. The Leadership and encourages all students to engage with the arts Management class specializes in leader development and regardless of major or experience level. is an excellent course for students aspiring to become leaders on campus and beyond. Additional information Each year, the University hosts a series of art exhibitions on military science or ROTC can be obtained by asking a highlighting diversity of artist and content in the current cadet, and by calling 1-800-JHU-ROTC or 410- Greenspring Art Gallery, the Kevin Manning Academic 516-7474. You can also email [email protected] or visit the Center Gallery, and the School of Design Gallery, The JHU ROTC website at jhu.edu/rotc. exhibition spaces provide a significant venue for artists and collectors in the region and give students, artists, Stevenson University also offers the Air Force Reserve and the community a chance to see established and Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) in conjunction with the emerging talents, learn through gallery talks and lectures, University of Maryland’s Det 330. AFROTC provides and receptions. Student work in-progress fills the School students the opportunity to earn a commission as a of Design hallways, and the academic year culminates in second lieutenant in the United States Air Force while a graduating senior exhibition and showcases. completing their undergraduate or graduate degree. It is highly recommended that students seeking a commission The 326-seat proscenium main stage in the Inscape contact the AFROTC department for full program details Theatre hosts a pair of stage productions annually, before registering for classes. The email address is presented by Stevenson’s Theatre and Media [email protected]. Students may call (301) 314- Performance Department. Plays, including student- 3242, or visit the Det 330 website at afrotc.umd.edu. directed works, are also staged in the more intimate, 60- seat studio theatre. All students are invited to audition for roles or to serve as crew for productions. The Office of Student Success Students interested in filmmaking also have the The Office of Student Success (OSS) is dedicated to the opportunity to perform in student-produced projects and academic achievement, support and engagement of all work alongside professional filmmakers on the faculty. Stevenson University students. Located in Garrison Hall Stevenson students have served as cast and crew for South, OSS provides a wide variety of academic several productions in the Baltimore area, such as HBO’s programming, resources and services, such as: "VEEP" and Netflix’s "House of Cards." The School of Design also sponsors periodic screenings of works by • Academic advising and course planning Stevenson’s Film and Moving Image majors. • Academic support planning While the University does not offer a formal music major, • Connection to campus resources it does offer a Music minor. Arts Alive! and the Music • Disability support services Department sponsor several significant music events throughout the year. The Greenspring Valley Orchestra • First-Year experience programming presents two concerts each year under the direction of • Group workshops Dr. Harlan Parker. Additionally, students and faculty with • Individual and group tutoring musical interests can participate in the University’s • Mentoring programs for transfer students marching band, concert or pep band, or the University Singers led by Beverly Gandolfo. These groups present a • Pre-Health professions advising variety of music at several performances both on and off • Student success coaching to all freshmen students campus throughout the year. The Office of Student Success uses a holistic approach Finally, outstanding speakers from a variety of fields visit with students that enables them to optimize their the campus every year to share their expertise and academic potential, persist in their studies, and complete experience. The topics are keyed to the interests and their degrees. issues of today. 18| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Academic Advising available to them, develop the skills necessary to be successful in college, and make a smooth transition to Academic Advising at Stevenson University is a free college life. support service available to all degree-seeking students. Advisors assist with a wide range of academic matters Student Rights and Responsibilities from selecting a major to planning for graduate school. For additional information about academic and student All first-time freshmen have an assigned Student Success conduct policies, please see University Policies located on Coach to help them navigate the many aspects of the the Stevenson University website. college experience, including course planning and registration assistance. Student Success Coaches work Student Grievance Procedure with each student to develop an individualized plan for For additional information about student grievance their academic, professional, and personal success. policies and procedures, please see University Transfer students and continuing sophomores through Policies located on the Stevenson University website. seniors are assigned to faculty advisors who specialize in a single major. Faculty advisors assist students in a wide array of academic concerns and course planning while Campus Resources and Services also providing students with career and internship guidance within their specific fields. Students who have Campus Technology not selected a major are assigned to advisors in the Stevenson University is committed to providing all active Office of Student Success. Students are responsible for students, faculty, and staff with secure and reliable fulfilling college requirements, but advisors are the technology and network infrastructure. The Office of assisting experts who can help students plan an efficient Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for many of program of study. the technologies across all campus locations. This includes the computer labs, classrooms, residence halls, Disability Services faculty and staff offices, and administrative areas. Stevenson University provides reasonable OIT operates two data centers, one on each campus, to accommodations to qualified students with documented achieve a high level of availability and performance. Both disabilities. To establish eligibility for services, students campuses have hard-wired and wireless networks with must register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) many classrooms and residence halls connected at and identify the specific accommodations they require. gigabit speeds. Our dedicated digital connection to the Eligibility for accommodations is determined on an Internet is rated at 3000 Mbps and provides fast and individualized basis, based on the student’s documented reliable access shared among the Stevenson community. need. Office of Disability Services (ODS) can be reached at 443-352-4920. Among the dedicated computer labs on campus, several labs are open for general use at varying times. These labs For the complete policy on Students with Disabilities, see offer Mac and PC computers with the latest software University Policies located on the university website. needed for academic work. John L Stasiak Academic Link Computer Logins Stevenson University’s Academic Link is designed to help Each student, faculty, and staff member must have an students achieve success in their academic endeavors. individual SU Single Sign-On account to use the Writing consultants and subject-based tutors are computer equipment and network resources. All users available for many classes offered at Stevenson. Students must have read and electronically signed the Information can also attend group review sessions for select classes Technology Acceptable Use Agreement before using their through the Peer Assisted Learning program. The account. The complete agreement can be found on the Academic Link Testing Center is available for approved SU Portal and the university's Consumer Information accommodated and make-up exams. The Link works with page. Students, faculty and staff should never share their students to help them develop the skills that are ID or password with anyone, including the members of necessary to be successful at the college level. Tech Connection or OIT. All account holders will be held responsible for all activity conducted under their login. First Year Experience The First Year Experience (FYE) at Stevenson is an Access to Technology Services intentionally designed, cross-campus collaboration Stevenson University offers the capability for students, program that ensures students are receiving the support faculty, and staff to connect to various services on the and encouragement they need to successfully transition University’s network from off-campus via the Web.This to SU both academically and socially. The First Year access includes, but is not limited to, Blackboard, Email, Experience office collaborates with campus partners to Microsoft Office 365 Programs, and Self-Service. develop major programs for new students Resident Student Technology Support including: Mustang Days, New Student Orientation, Convocation, and First Year Seminar and supporting Resident students may use computers, tablets, Student Success Coaching initiatives. Throughout these smartphones, game systems and media devices on the shared experiences, students will connect with numerous Resident Hall campus network. Students are not allowed individuals across campus (faculty, staff and other to connect servers, wireless access points, routers, students), better understand the campus resources gateways, or any other similar devices to the wired or Life at Stevenson| 19 wireless network. Unauthorized devices detected on the Soups, salad dressings, and hand-formed burgers are network will be blocked and denied access. made from scratch daily. Stevenson Dining has late study nights covered with Personal Device Support Pandini’s, an Italian-style eatery featuring hand-made OIT support for personal devices is limited to basic pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, along with a Pandini’s troubleshooting to access Stevenson University’s services, original: the Labretti, a pizza-sandwich hybrid that is a network, and systems. For troubleshooting or repairs to student favorite. devices not owned by Stevenson University, it is highly Coffee is a quintessential necessity for any college recommended that all students, faculty, and staff campus. The new Garrison Coffee House, which proudly maintain service plans through the manufacturer/vendor. serves Starbucks products, offers hand-crafted, brewed Tech Connection staff can only provide limited support coffee, Frappuccino, Refreshers, and more, including for these types of issues. While OIT offers general bottled beverages and scrumptious pastries. Students can assistance to resolve any software issues, staff will not also find Simply To-Go sandwiches and other grab-and- install software on personal devices. go snacks. Technology Helpdesk and Contact Ratcliffe Community Center’s Jazzman’s location is also Information home to “The Zone” – a student convenience store (C- Store), where snacks, personal items, and other items can Tech Connection has walk-in support centers on the be purchased. Stop by Jazzman Brew and Bakery to enjoy Owings Mills campus in the Brown School of Business fresh-brewed signature coffee and tea beverages, along and Leadership, Room 102A, and on the Owings Mills with a variety of freshly baked items, in a relaxed, North campus in the Kevin J. Manning Academic Center, soothing environment. Grab-n-go items like sandwiches, Room N159. Any technology-related assistance can be yogurts, salads, and sushi are available at Jazzmans as acquired at these facilities by students, faculty, staff, and well. administrators or by calling 443-334-3000 or x3000 from on campus or toll free at 1-866-344-8190. On the Greenspring campus, students can find the “Mustang Corral”, offering great made-to-order breakfast Students may also contact Tech Connection by sending sandwiches, various grilled burgers, sandwiches, a salad an email to [email protected], or by visiting the bar, and delicious side items, such as french fries and Tech Connection website. A support request can be onion rings. Simply To-Go sandwiches and salads are submitted directly through the OIT Helpdesk system as also available for those who want a grab-and-go option. well by navigating to Helpdesk Café North, located on the Owings Mills North campus, Technology assistance is available by phone during the offers made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, made-to- days and evenings when the University is open. For order deli and grill stations, a salad bar, and a updates on all unplanned outages or service Hometown-style station offering freshly-made entrees interruptions, please visit outage.stevenson.edu. and soups each weekday. Located within Café North is a retail wall where students can purchase salads and Dining Services sandwiches to go, freshly prepared sushi, snacks, and Stevenson University Dining Services offers dining beverages. options on all Stevenson campuses. Hours of Operation The off-campus partners include great options such as can easily be found at each respective dining location, as Qdoba, Dunkin’ Donuts, and CVS. New partners are well as on the dining website, and the Dining Services frequently added for students to enjoy using their Flex Facebook page. Students with a meal plan can use their Dollars. To see all of the off-campus partners and their meal swipes or Flex dollars at every dining location. Flex locations, check out the dining website or the Facebook dollars, which are currency attached to the student ID, page. can also be used at on-campus retail locations, on- *Locations and hours subject to change, for additional campus sporting event concessions, and at off-campus information about Dining Services, please check out the partner locations. Dining and retail locations also accept dining website, Stevenson.SodexoMyWay.com or call cash, debit, and credit card payments. (443) 352-4330. Located on the Owings Mills campus, students can choose to dine at the Rockland Marketplace, Pandini’s, or Career Connections swing by the Garrison Coffee House, located in Garrison The Career Connection Center (CCC) provides all students Hall, or Jazzman-Zone located in the Ratcliffe Community with a variety of career-focused programs, services, and Center. Rockland Marketplace, located in Rockland resources to ensure student success during their college Center, provides an innovative, all-you-care-to-eat dining career and beyond. Students are introduced to the CCC experience. With over ten unique food stations, students and our career and professional developmental model with all different dietary lifestyles can easily find a beginning in their first year at the University. delicious meal. Offerings include Simple Servings (special dietary needs station), a vegan station, vegetarian station, The Career Connection Center Tools deli, grill, sauté station, pasta action station, pizza station, The Career Connection Center maintains a Hometown (comfort food), salad bar along with a DIY comprehensive career website and portal page which smoothie station & waffle bar. Rushing to class? host information on Career Pathways for majors at Rockland Marketplace offers Rockland To-Go: a free-to- Stevenson University, job and internship opportunities, students program that provides a reusable food and/or on-campus recruiting, job success tips, résumé samples, drink container that students can fill and take with them. 20| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog interviewing resources, career assessments, a calendar of Executive in Residence Program and Classroom events, mock interviews, and many other tools related to Presentations career development. In addition, the CCC maintains an Students also have the opportunity to meet with online Career Management System (CMS), Handshake. executives in various industries through the Executive in Handshake includes internships, and full-time job Residence program. The executives are dedicated and opportunities, and part-time jobs. Career advisors are highly skilled professionals who volunteer their time to available to review resumes which students may upload discuss various career related issues with students. Topics to the Handshake system. range from interviewing to managing expectations in the To assist with major and career exploration, the Career workforce. They also provide meaningful advice on career Connections Center provides a diverse menu of career pathways, as well as make connections to others in assessments to meet student needs. Assessments that industry. Through partnerships with faculty, the Career help to identify strengths, interests, values, and Connection Center also coordinates introductions to personality include the MBTI, and the Strong Interest faculty for industry professionals to serve as subject Inventory. Staff offer online career assessment and matter experts in the classroom. exploration using FOCUS 2. The CCC embraces Clifton Strengths for Students, which identifies student's key Library Services strengths providing a framework for powerful branding The Stevenson University Library supports the students, to open up possibilities for meaningful careers. faculty and staff of the SU community as they engage in research, teaching, and learning. Appointments with Career Advisors Library services can be accessed remotely through the The Career Connection Center staff works with all library home page stevenson.libguides.comand at three students at the undergraduate and graduate level to convenient on-campus locations: Greenspring, Owings develop the skills, experiences, and confidence needed Mills and the Learning Commons on Owings Mills North. for success. Students are strongly encouraged to meet Whether students are working alone, reading with their career advisor each year to monitor progress recreationally, or studying with a group, they can find a toward goals and review the steps they have taken in place that meets their needs at the SU library. their career planning. Coaching sessions include: deciding Through scholarly subscription databases encompassing your major, career direction, researching careers and many disciplines, students enjoy remote access to more jobs, mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews, than 70,000 full-text magazines, journals, and internship and job search assistance, networking and newspapers, over 200,000 eBooks, high-quality images, career fair preparation, personal brand development, and streaming video. OneSearch on the library home graduate and professional school preparation. page makes it easy to search most of the library's Appointments can be made over the phone or on our resources using a single search box. online career management system. Career Advisors The Greenspring Campus library holds the bulk of our conduct satellite, drop-in advising in academic centers; print and film collections. The Stevenson University the schedule is posted on the CCC website. Archives are housed in the GS library as well as a Career Peer Advisors Children’s Collection for Education students. The Owings Drop-in appointments with trained student Career Peers Mills Library, located in the Brown School of Business and available weekdays In the CCC and through drop-in Leadership, has a smaller print collection that covers a hours at various campus locations, as advertised on the wide range of topics. CCC website. There is a browsing collection at both of these locations for leisure reading. The Learning Commons at Owings Career Fairs, Networking Events, and Information Mills North is an active, flexible space supporting Sessions collaborative work and interdisciplinary research. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of Courier services deliver books from local academic career related events where they can meet and network libraries (Johns Hopkins, Goucher, Loyola-Notre Dame, with employers. Employer events are listed on our CMS the University of Maryland libraries and others) five days and in the Career Connection Center portal and webpage a week. Our interlibrary loan service also delivers items and include: on-campus recruiting for internships and electronically. full-time jobs, career seminars and workshops presented Knowledgeable and friendly librarians stand ready to help by business and community leaders, career fairs and Stevenson University students find reliable resources industry networking events, business etiquette seminars, appropriate for their assignments. Research services are and many other programs. The CCC collaborates with available in person, by phone, and electronically via text, Alumni Relations, Residence Life, Student Groups, and chat, and email. Close to the residence halls, the OM Faculty to support the career development and life Library is a great place to study or do research. For the experiences that develop Stevenson University students latest information regarding library hours, visit the into prepared and skilled emerging professionals for the Stevenson University Library website: workplace. stevensonlibrary.org.
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University Store The AAB builds alumni connections across the Stevenson University community and directly aligns its work with The Starting Gate: Stevenson University Campus Store the divisional priorities of the Office of University Located in Garrison Hall South adjacent to Garrison Advancement. Members of the AAB bring invaluable Coffee House. The Starting Gate has available required expertise from a wide range of industries, majors, class and recommended books for both traditional courses years, student experiences, and backgrounds. They are and courses offered through Stevenson University Online led by an Executive Committee including but not limited (SUO), as well as supplies for classroom use. A wide to the President, Vice President, and Immediate Past variety of other goods and services are for sale, including President. accessories, a large selection of Stevenson-imprinted The AAB seeks to recognize, encourage, and mentor clothing, gift items, and magazines. During the semester, undergraduate students. In support of this goal, The Starting Gate’s hours of operation are Monday members of the AAB launched the Alumni Association through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday Scholarship Fund in spring 2019. The purpose of the fund from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. is to provide financial support and encouragement to a to 1:30 p.m. Additional hours are scheduled before the rising junior with financial need who is involved in the beginning of each semester. Please note: Hours are Stevenson community through clubs, organizations, subject to change. The Starting Gate also follows the and/or community service. The AAB raises money for the University’s holiday schedule and emergency closings. fund through personal contributions, annual appeals, and Students may also purchase merchandise and textbooks gift components built into alumni event tickets. online at store.stevenson.edu/suom for traditional and SUO course. Specific ISBNs for ALL textbooks can be found on The Starting Gate’s website. Residence Life Francis X. Pugh Courtroom Living on campus opens students to all the experiences In 2009, Stevenson University and the School of Graduate Stevenson University has to offer. Beyond the rigorous and Professional Studies opened a state-of-the-art mock academic curriculum and career preparation programs, trial courtroom on the Owings Mills campus. Housed Stevenson has created a warm, welcoming environment within the Brown School of Business and Leadership, the for students to develop through personal interaction and courtroom is based on the high-tech courtroom at a variety of campus programs. To that end, the Office of William & Mary Law School. The undergraduate legal Residence Life and Housing staff empowers students to studies program uses the space for their Mock Trial become engaged community members who act with teams with Stevenson's students being the first dignity and honesty and pursue a lifelong commitment undergraduates in the state to have a courtroom for their to learning and excellence. studies. The Residential Curriculum provides an intentional The mock trial courtroom features the latest courtroom framework to educate students outside of the classroom; technology including plasma screens, electronic screens, the curriculum is utilized as a way to unite and educate screen projectors, a SMART Board interactive whiteboard residents. The Residence Life and Housing professional fully integrated into the courtroom technology, staff identified key needs of Stevenson’s resident touchscreen annotation functions, a portable Polycom population and designed this curriculum to address HD video conferencing unit, video and audio digital those needs, as well as connect students to the four core recording using the Mediasite hardware and software Stevenson values. Additionally, the curriculum is a way to platform, fully integrated presentation podium and fully streamline involvement and efforts within the halls as integrated technology when using videotapes, DVDs, well as improving resident connections within the halls slides, electronic presentations, handouts, and live and the greater campus community. images. The mock trial courtroom technologies help Stevenson’s residence halls are located on the Owings continue the long tradition of providing SU students with Mills campus, a short walk from North and just 6.5 miles a leading edge in the workplace. from the Greenspring campus. Shuttle service is provided to and from both the Owings Mills North and Alumni Information Greenspring campus daily. In addition, the halls are located within walking distance of retail shops and The Stevenson University Alumni Association is services. Students who wish to apply for housing must be composed of a strong and vibrant network of alumni enrolled as a full-time Stevenson University student and who remain engaged in the life of the university beyond must adhere to any and all policies and procedures graduation. Members work to advance themselves and regarding campus living and student behavioral the greater Stevenson community by participating in expectations. Housing is not guaranteed, but is offered university events and initiatives, connecting with fellow based on availability. Returning residential students have alumni, serving as ambassadors across their professional priority in securing housing for the next year. A student’s and personal networks, and making their alma mater a residency and student behavioral history will be taken philanthropic priority. The Stevenson University Alumni into account when determining their campus residency Association is inclusive of all graduates of the institution’s eligibility. The University reserves the right to determine undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs. There each student’s final residential assignment. is no membership fee. Full-time resident directors and student resident The Alumni Association is led by the members of the assistants live and work in the residential complex and Stevenson University Alumni Association Board (AAB). 22| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog help foster a community atmosphere, promote positive In addition, all students living in Stevenson University student behavior, provide educational opportunities and residential housing are required to be immunized against assist students with daily living issues and concerns. meningococcal disease (MCV4/Menveo/Menactra). Some Residence Life and Housing staff members work with students may require a booster dose of the meningitis Stevenson University Campus Security and Wellness vaccine prior to moving into the Residence Halls. At this Center staff members to assist students in emergency time, the meningitis B (Trumenba/Bexero) vaccination is situations. All residential students and their guests are NOT required for Stevenson students. Commuter expected to be familiar with any and all Residence and students who decide to become a resident are required Housing Life policies and procedures. Additional to comply with additional immunization requirements as information regarding campus residential living is stated on the Student Health Profile. available through the Residence Life and Housing Failure to submit a completed Student Health Profile will website or by contacting the Office of Residence Life and block a student from registering for future classes and/or Housing in the Ratcliffe Community Center. lead to removal from housing. Counseling Services The Wellness Center From time to time, students are presented with concerns The Wellness Center includes both Student Health or problems that require challenging decisions and Services and Counseling Services. These services are effective coping strategies. Talking with a professional located at the Owings Mills campus on the top level of counselor is an opportunity for students to explore issues the Caves Sports and Wellness Center. The Wellness that may be interfering with their success and happiness Center staff can be reached at 443-352-4200 or fax 443- in college. Counseling is a confidential process designed 352-4201. The Wellness Center is open Monday through to help students learn more about themselves, address Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended evening their concerns and problems, and discover effective hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 7 p.m. solutions. Some of the typical concerns students may have include adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, Student Health Services substance abuse, sexual assault, identity issues, and self- The Wellness Center includes both Student Health esteem. Counseling is confidential and provided free for Services and Counseling Services. These services are all Stevenson University students. located at the Owings Mills campus on the top level of the Caves Sports and Wellness Center. The Wellness The University Pandemic Plan Center staff can be reached at 443-352-4200 or fax 443- 352-4201. The Wellness Center is open Monday through The University has a comprehensive Pandemic Plan in Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended evening place. It is included as an appendix in the Crisis hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 7 p.m. Managment Plan, which can be found on the President's Office portal page under the "Forms and Documents" Student Health Services tab. The Wellness Center offers limited primary care services COVID-19 Pandemic. Detailed information related to the by appointment with the University's physician or nurse ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is provided on the practitioners. A minimal fee will be charged to the University's website and is updated regularly. The Keep student's account for services and supplies; private health Stevenson Safe and the Fall 2020 Campus Reopening insurance is not accepted for payment. Health Services Plan are important resources for the campus community. has resources which address health issues and will offer assistance with community referrals. Health awareness and health promotion events are held throughout the year. Student Health Requirements All full-time commuter and resident students are required to have the Stevenson University Student Health Profile completed by July 1 for fall entrance and January 20 for spring entrance. All full-time students are required to complete this profile online even if they are turning in other health related records to other departments. Please refer to those specific departments for any health requirement questions, i.e. Athletics, Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences, and Stevenson University Online (SUO). If a student was previously a part-time student and is now taking 12 or more credits, a Student Health Profile must be completed. Students do not need to resubmit the Student Health Profile every year. Students who have been away from Stevenson University for at least two years and are reapplying for admission as a full-time student must complete another Student Health Profile. Admissions| 23
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General Admissions Information form must be returned by July 1 for fall entrance and December 15 for spring entrance. In addition, in The University offers bachelor’s degrees in the following accordance with Maryland state law, all students planning 31 disciplines: accounting, biochemistry; biology; to live in Stevenson University student housing must biomedical engineering; business administration; business provide proof of receipt of meningococcal vaccination or communication; chemistry; communication studies; waiver prior to their taking up residence in the student computer information systems; counseling & human housing facility. services; criminal justice; cybersecurity and digital forensics; early childhood education: liberal arts and technology; elementary education: liberal arts and Admissions Procedures and Processes technology; English language and literature; environmental science; fashion design; fashion Traditional Freshman Students merchandising; film and moving image; graphic design; The Admissions Committee considers a strong college history; interdisciplinary studies; legal studies; marketing; preparatory program in high school to be the best mathematics; medical laboratory science; middle school preparation for success at Stevenson. Considerable education: liberal arts and technology (with a emphasis is placed upon the rigor of the candidate’s concentration in English/Language Arts and Social course load in any given year (especially the senior year) Studies or Mathematics and Science); nursing; and participation in accelerated, honors, Advanced psychology; and theatre and media performance. Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses. Admission to Stevenson University is reserved for A minimum of 17 academic units distributed as follows is applicants who have demonstrated the ability to meet recommended. the demands of college-level instruction. The Admissions • English — 4 credits Committee also examines evidence of a student’s potential for achievement within the academic program • History/Social Studies — 3 credits elected. Students are selected on the basis of educational • Mathematics — 3 credits (algebra I, geometry, and preparation, intellectual promise, and personal character. algebra II or advanced courses in mathematics) Students who enroll for course work at Stevenson • Science —3 credits (including at least two laboratory University are classified as either degree students or non- science courses, preferably biology and chemistry) degree students. • Foreign language – 2 credits (in the same language) A degree student is a student who is seeking a degree • Electives — 2 credits from Stevenson University and has been accepted by the Admissions Office as either an undergraduate or Candidates, whose high school programs have not graduate student. An undergraduate or graduate degree followed the recommended patterns but whose total student may enroll for course work (full-time or part- credentials show evidence of potential for success at time) for each consecutive semester as long as he or she Stevenson University, are invited to apply with the remains in good academic standing at the University. The assurance that their records will be given full and careful normal full-time undergraduate course load is 15 to 17 consideration in a holistic review process. credit hours per semester. Any undergraduate student For prospective freshmen, application for admission to who is carrying 12 or more credit hours is classified as a Stevenson University consists of the following: full-time student; less than 12 credits constitutes a part- 1. A completed Common Application. time load. A program of 6 credits constitutes a graduate 2. A writing sample. full-time load. 3. Official high school transcript or GED. Non-degree students are those not currently seeking a degree from Stevenson University. Non-degree students 4. SAT (Stevenson University's code is 5856) or ACT are limited to part-time status and are not eligible for (Stevenson University’s code is 1753) scores. Self- financial aid. They must take fewer than 12 credits in a reported scores are permitted for the application semester. While enrolled, non-degree students must process, and official scores are required at a later meet the same academic standards for continued time for enrollment. enrollment as degree students. 5. At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher All students admitted as full-time undergraduate or a school counselor. Up to three letters will be students, and all students (full-time or part-time) who considered. intend to major in nursing or medical laboratory science 6. Optional: Admissions interview are required to complete a Student Health Profile. The 24| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Students may begin at Stevenson in the fall or spring. students with a 2.00 minimum cumulative GPA may For the fall semester, applicants are notified of their possibly be granted conditional admission to the admission status on a rolling basis. Applications filed University. Admission is based primarily on each after March 1 for the fall semester will be considered on candidate’s performance at the most recently attended a space-available basis. For the spring semester, college. However, high school transcripts, standardized applicants are notified of their admission status on a test scores, and college records may be considered for rolling basis. Applications filed after December 1 for the students who have completed fewer than 28 college-level spring semester will be considered on a space-available credits. Applicants are notified of the admission decision basis. Earlier deadlines apply for scholarship on a rolling basis for the fall and spring semesters. consideration. Please see stevenson.edu/admissions- Please note that nursing and medical laboratory science aid/scholarships-financial-aid/ for details. have additional application and admission requirements. Please see the appropriate academic program pages at Adults Entering as Freshman Students stevenson.edu for details. For persons who are not recent high school graduates For transfer students, application for admission to and have no previous college experience, attention is Stevenson University consists of the following: given to educational preparation, intellectual promise, and personal character as exhibited in academic records 1. Common Application or Stevenson University and life experience, including work and military service. Application. Standardized test scores are not required. The application 2. Official college transcripts from each college process should be completed no less than four weeks previously attended. College-level coursework prior to the desired semester start date. completed outside of the United States must be For adults wishing to pursue a degree either full-time or evaluated by an organization that is a current part-time (11 credits or less), application to Stevenson member of the National Association of Credential University consists of the following: Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. An official NACES 1. A completed Common Application. member transcript is required. A final transcript must 2. An official high school transcript or GED. be sent upon completion of any course work in 3. An interview is recommended for nursing and progress at the time of application. education majors. An interview is optional for all 3. Official high school transcript or GED for applicants others. who have completed less than 28 college-level credits 4. A personal statement discussing career goals and/or at the time of application. (An SAT or ACT score may academic history. be required for admission for students with under 28 college credits and is required for scholarship Transfer Students consideration.) Students who have graduated from high school and have subsequently enrolled in college or university classes are Accelerated Transfer Students considered transfer students. Current high school Please refer to the Stevenson University Online Catalog students taking college classes as part of their high for further information on accelerated transfer admissions school program are considered freshmen and should requirements. follow the application instructions for traditional freshmen. Transfer students are welcome to apply for Evaluation of Transfer Credit admission for either the fall or spring semester as full- Students desiring to transfer from another college and time or part-time students. Transfer applicants are be admitted to a degree program at Stevenson encouraged to apply by May 1 for the fall semester and University must submit official transcripts of all previous December 1 for the spring semester. Earlier deadlines college records. College-level coursework completed apply for scholarship consideration. Please outside of the United States must be evaluated by an see Scholarships and Financial Aid organization that is a current member of the National Students who have earned the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Arts in member list is available on the NACES website. An official Teaching (A.A.T.) degrees from regionally accredited NACES member transcript is required. Stevenson institutions may be automatically admitted to Stevenson University will accept a maximum of 70 credits from 2- University upon receipt of the application and all year institutions. No more than 90 credits can be applied required documentation. However, acceptance into to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year Stevenson University does not guarantee acceptance into institutions, 4-year institutions and non-direct classroom a specific degree program. Students should also be instruction (including CLEP, AP, and other nationally aware that not all transferred credits may be usable recognized standardized examination scores). toward a specific degree program. The requirements of The courses and credits completed with a grade of "C" or each degree program must still be met. better at other regionally accredited institutions are Transfer students who have not completed an associate’s generally transferable to Stevenson. Some grades of "C-", degree and are seeking admission into the bachelor’s "D+", or "D" may be acceptable for general education degree programs should have a cumulative GPA of at requirements that are not major requirements. least 2.50 from all colleges previously attended. Transfer Admissions| 25
All transferable courses must be comparable to courses community college students through articulated transfer offered at this University. Classes that do not transfer plans and up-to-date transfer equivalencies. include developmental/remedial, personal development, orientation courses and credit given for portfolio work. Some credit may be awarded for internships at the Credit By Exam discretion of the department chair upon submission of appropriate documentation. Regardless of the number of Advanced Placement transfer credits accepted, students must still complete the Incoming students who submit Advanced Placement (AP) academic program requirements as shown in the test scores from the College Board and who achieved Stevenson University Catalog and on the student's satisfactory scores are considered for advanced degree audit. Shortly following acceptance, evaluated placement or credit. College credit may be granted for transfer credit may be viewed through Student Planning. scores of 3, 4, or 5, depending on the subject. See Incoming transfer students have access to their degree stevenson.edu/ap for details. audit through Student Planning after registration. For incoming freshmen, the results of these tests are Transfer applicants must be in good standing from their received by the Registrar’s Office in mid-July. They are sending institution. Grades and grade point averages reviewed and, when appropriate, placement and/or credit earned at another institution do not transfer. The is granted. Credit is entered in the student’s record and transferred credits apply toward graduation, but the can be viewed on WebXpress. Transfer students who grade points are not used in calculating the academic took AP tests in the past should request their scores be average required for graduation. Students seeking sent to Stevenson from the College Board. For questions information on the transferability of credits may contact about AP credit, contact the Registrar’s Office. the Registrar’s Office, the transfer admissions web pages, Students may not earn credit from an AP test and the or a transfer admissions counselor. equivalent college course. Credit Evaluation Process International Baccalaureate Stevenson University’s Registrar’s Office facilitates the Stevenson University values the International evaluation of credit for students who have earned college Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and awards credit from another institution or successfully completed credits based on grades in individual standard and higher Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate level subject examinations. Students who have earned an (IB), CLEP, and A/AS level examinations. IB diploma will be granted sophomore status and Admitted students who have earned college credit in the awarded 30 credits that will be applied toward degree United States and submitted official transcripts will requirements. Information about score requirements for receive their transfer credit evaluation with their letter of particular tests can be found at International admission and may access their transfer credit evaluation Baccalaureate Scores. Credit cannot be awarded for online through their WebXpress account once they scores at both the standard and higher level of the same receive the admissions letter. subject or for IB and AP scores for the same subject. For questions about IB credit, contact the Registrar’s Office. If a student has credit from overseas institutions and has submitted documentation of this coursework to a current CLEP Examinations NACES member, this process is dependent on the receipt CLEP, a program of the College Entrance Examination of the NACES member evaluation by the Registrar's Board, is a nationwide system of credit-by-examination. Office. Please go to NACES.com for additional Stevenson does grant credit to our students earning information. Stevenson-designated passing scores on CLEP exams. Please note that a student’s evaluation is preliminary and Students who are interested should contact the ongoing. It is the applicant’s/student’s responsibility to Registrar's Office for details about which exams are the submit additional official transcripts as external equivalent of selected Stevenson courses. If the student coursework is completed. achieves the designated passing score on an accepted examination and submits official documentation of the Block Transfer from Maryland test results, appropriate credit will be awarded. Students Community Colleges may not earn credit for a CLEP test and the equivalent Students who enter Stevenson with an A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. college course. Native speakers may not earn foreign degree from a community college in Maryland will have language course credit in their native language. met all of Stevenson’s general education (Stevenson Educational Experience) requirements. Please note a DSST second composition course is required if the student The DSST exams are taking by students wishing to earn doesn’t have an equivalent course as part of the college credit. These exams are available not only to associate’s degree. students in the military but to all students who are interested in earning college credit. The DSST exams are Articulation Agreements administered on military bases (for military students and Stevenson has established articulation agreements with a their spouses) or at a participating institution. Traditional number of area institutions. For a current list of students who wish to use DSST exams to fulfill degree articulation agreements, please consult Stevenson requirements should contact the Registrar's Office for Articulation Agreements for participating Maryland approval. Stevenson University Online students must 26| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog consult with their success coach. For information and so that they are covered in full. Please note that tuition registration, please visit Prometric.com and fees do not include on-campus housing or meal plan charges; these expenses need to be paid by the student. Acceptance and Deposit Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to eligible students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum Stevenson University asks that first-year students entering benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their in the fall submit their deposit by May 1. However, designated transferees may receive this funding. Active students are encouraged to notify the University of their duty service-members and their spouses are not eligible acceptance of admission and to remit the required for this program (child transferees of active duty service- enrollment deposit as soon as their decision is made. The members may be eligible if the service-member is enrollment deposit is non-refundable after May 1 and qualified at the 100% rate). will be applied toward the first semester bill. Veterans interested in using educational benefits should Students who enter in the spring semester are submit their application online through the Department encouraged to notify the University of their acceptance of Veterans’ Affairs website at benefits.va.gov. The VA will of admission and remit their enrollment deposit by determine eligibility and send the student a Certificate of December 20. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable Eligibility that indicates their percentage of benefits (40- after December 20 and will be applied toward the first 100% based on length of service), as well as the amount semester bill. of time awarded. For information on how to apply to For students who are enrolled at another institution at transfer benefits to dependents, visit the GI Bill’s® the time of their acceptance, it is understood that they website at GI Bill Transfer of Benefits The student should will maintain the same level of academic achievement forward their Certificate of Eligibility to the school and personal integrity through the remainder of their certifying official in the Registrar’s Office as soon as it is current program. If a student’s work falls below a received. Any questions regarding the use of educational satisfactory level, the acceptance may be rescinded. benefits should be directed to the school certifying Accepted students must report any disciplinary action official. More information about education benefits taken by their current institution after being admitted to offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Stevenson. Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Military Financial Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Military Service Members International Student Information Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible Service members. TA is available for courses offered in the U.S. Permanent Residents classroom or online and is a part of an approved Applicants who are currently United States permanent academic program or certificate. Please notify the residents must meet all the stated admissions Student Accounts Office of your approved TA requirements and follow the same application procedures documentation. If you are a current active duty member, as U.S. citizens; however, permanent residents must also please be sure to speak with your Educational Service submit a high-quality, color copy of the front and back Officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service of their valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card. The prior to enrolling. Admissions Office will not process the application A joint education agreement also exists between the without this component. Refugees and asylees must Maryland National Guard and Stevenson University. provide proof of legal residence in the United States. Active Guard members receive a maximum of 15% tuition All permanent residents and most other eligible non- discount and should submit appropriate paperwork to citizens can apply for federal need-based financial aid Student Accounts to qualify for this discount. Service programs. Applicants for traditional undergraduate members desiring information about courses and degree programs are also automatically considered for merit- requirements should contact the Registrar's Office. based scholarship when they meet the stated merit- based scholarship deadlines. Yellow Ribbon Program The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI International Students - Important Bill® specifically designed for students wishing to attend Information and Deadlines private colleges and universities. This program allows All international students, except documented U.S. institutions of higher learning to fund tuition expenses permanent residents and other eligible non-U.S. citizens, that exceed the Department of Veteran Affair’s Post 9/11 should submit all application requirements by February 1 GI Bill's annual cap. Stevenson University has no limit on for admission for the fall semester. Transfer students how many students can receive Yellow Ribbon benefits. wishing to attend during the spring semester should For the 2020-2021 academic year, the VA will pay a submit all application requirements by October 1 for maximum of $25,162.14 to any private college or admission consideration.* university, based on a student’s percentage of eligibility. For eligible students (100% rate), Stevenson and the VA Decisions are released on a rolling basis. Applications will divide any remaining tuition and fee charges 50/50 completed after the deadline may not be considered for that semester but will be reviewed for the following Admissions| 27 semester upon receipt of a new application. Once an collegeboard.org. Stevenson’s test codes are as international student is accepted to Stevenson, the follows: SAT – 5856; ACT – 1753. student will need to follow the directions for submitting 5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least one the required documents listed in the Required Post- recommendation from a teacher and/or counselor. Acceptance Section. In order to best serve the student, Applicants can use the downloadable all required post-acceptance documents need to be recommendation form on our website. submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office no later than the deadlines posted for each of the 6. Essay: Applicants must submit a response to a single documents required. essay question. Essay topics are provided on each version of the application. Please note that the essay * Some limited enrollment majors have earlier application should be approximately 500 words, even though the and deposit deadlines. Please see our Fields of Study Common Application says responses can be as short section for more information. as 250 words. In addition, please provide a 100-word answer to the short response question listed on the International Freshman Applicants application. International students applying as incoming freshmen Freshmen Application Completion Deadlines with no post-secondary school education must submit the following: Fall semester – February 1 1. Undergraduate Application for Admission NOTE: Canadian citizens should contact an international International: Students must use the Common student advisor for specific instructions regarding their Application. applications at [email protected] or 410-486- 7001. 2. Proof of English Proficiency International: Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English Requirements Post-Acceptance- proficiency. Any student whose native language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English Freshman Students as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English In order to receive a current I-20 and proceed with full- Language Testing system) score. The following TOEFL time enrollment of at least 12 credits, please follow the scores are required for admission: 213 or higher instructions listed under Required Post-Acceptance (computer-based); 80 or higher (internet-based); or section following the International Transfer Applicant 550 or higher (paper-based). Students who have section. taken the internet-based TOEFL test should have no individual section score lower than 20. Students who International Transfer Applicants have taken the IELTS should have a minimum overall International students transferring from another post- band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than secondary college or university must submit the 6.0. Students who have earned a score of 550 or following: higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and 1. Undergraduate Application for Admission Writing Test may possibly be exempt from the TOEFL - Students should complete the Common Application. or IELTS requirement The website for TOEFL 2. Proof of English Proficiency - International students information is ets.org and the website for IELTS is must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English ielts.org. proficiency. Any student whose native language is not 3. Official Transcripts: Diploma/Graduation English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English Certificates: Applicants who completed or will as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English complete secondary school outside the United States Language Testing System) score. The following TOEFL must submit official transcripts/diploma/graduation scores are required for admission: 213 or higher certificates in the original language along with an (computer-based); 80 or higher (Internet-based); or official letter in English from an official at the school 550 or higher (paper-based). Students who have that fully explains the grading scale and the taken the Internet-based TOEFL test should have no curriculum offerings/requirements of the school. This individual section score lower than 20. Students who letter should also contain the name and contact have taken the IELTS should have a minimum overall information of a school official who can serve as a band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than point of contact throughout the applicant’s 6.0. International students who have completed application process. In addition, an official translation courses equivalent to ENG 151 and ENG 152 at of the transcript or grade sheet must be provided Stevenson University with a grade of "C" or higher directly from an organization that is a current may possibly be exempt from the TOEFL or IETLS member of the National Association of Credential requirement. The website for TOEFL information is Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is ets.org and the website for IELTS is ielts.org. available on the NACES website. Students attending a 3. Transcripts and Certificates of Previous Academic U.S. accredited high school outside the United States Work - International students who have attended or must submit an official high school transcript, but are who are currently attending a U.S. post-secondary not required to provide a transcript evaluation. institution must submit official transcripts from all 4. SAT or ACT Scores: Official SAT or ACT scores must institutions. Students who have completed post- be sent directly from the College Board at secondary academic coursework outside of the United States must submit an official course-by-course 28| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
transcript evaluation from an organization that is a campus are also required to be immunized against current member of the National Association of meningococcal disease, per Maryland State law. Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list 6. SEVIS Fee. Accepted F-1 international students are is available on the NACES website. Transfer students responsible for paying the Student and Exchange who have completed less than 28 college-level Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee. See academic credits (as determined by a Stevenson fmjfee.com. University credit evaluation) are required to submit an official U.S. high school transcript or official NACES Full-time member evaluation of a non-U.S. secondary school Undergraduate freshman and transfer students on an F-1 transcript. visa must take a minimum of 12 credits each semester. Scholarships Requirements Post Acceptance - All Freshman and transfer undergraduate students in Accepted International Students traditional programs are automatically considered for In order to receive a current I-20 and proceed with full- academic merit scholarships. The scholarship review is time enrollment, please follow the instructions below based on secondary school performance and SAT or ACT submitting each official document to the Undergraduate scores for freshmen and previous post-secondary school Admissions Office. Please pay close attention to the academic coursework and grades for transfer deadlines listed for each official document. students. Federal financial aid programs are restricted to 1. Passport Identification page and other forms of documented U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and eligibility. A legible, high-quality, color copy of the some other eligible non-U.S. citizens. While international unexpired passport identification page is required of students can be considered for academic merit all international students. International students scholarships, there are no separately designated currently attending high school in the United States scholarships for international students. must also submit a high quality copy of his or her current visa. International students currently holding Accelerated Transfer and Graduate an F-1 or F-2 visa must submit a copy of the Students Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). Please submit this Please refer to the Stevenson University Online documentation to the Undergraduate Admissions Catalog for further information on international Office before May 1 for the fall semester or before admissions requirements. November 1 for the spring semester transfer student entrance. 2. Official Bank Statements. All International students Additional Enrollment Options holding or intending to seek an F-1 student visa must Part-Time Students (Undergraduate) submit current official bank statement(s) in English verifying the student's financial resources in U.S. Part-time students are those enrolled in fewer than 12 dollars for the total cost of attendance, including credits each semester. They may be degree-seeking or tuition and fees, other academic expenses, living non-degree seeking students. Degree-seeking students expenses, and transportation, for the year of intended apply to the University through the Admissions Office enrollment. The current year’s Estimated Cost of (see Admissions Traditional Transfer Student (p. 24)). Attendance Chart is listed on our Financial Aid Non-degree students must complete the procedures for website. Please submit this documentation to the non-degree students (see Non-Degree Students (p. 28)) Undergraduate Admissions Office before May 1 for as directed by the Registrar's Office. the fall semester, or before November 1 for the All part-time students are considered part of the student spring semester transfer student entrance. body of the University. Fees regarding late registration 3. Financial Resource Statement. All International and drop/add procedures apply to part-time students. students holding or intending to seek an F-1 student Tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis, and student visa must complete the International Student fees are charged at a reduced rate. University activities, Declaration of Finances form, including the Sponsor clubs, and most organizations are open to part-time form if applicable. Please submit this documentation students with the exception of such organizations as the to the Undergraduate Admissions Office before May intercollegiate athletic teams, which are governed by 1 for the fall semester, or before November 1 for the NCAA Division III rules of eligibility. spring semester transfer student entrance. Non-Degree Students (Undergraduate) 4. Enrollment Deposit. The enrollment deposit of $300 Non-degree students can only be part-time and are not must be submitted before May 1 for fall semester eligible for financial aid. Admission as a non-degree entrance and before December 1 for spring semester seeking student requires submission of the following: transfer student entrance. The deposit is non- refundable after these dates. 1. Special Application for Non-degree Status form located on the Registrar's home page. Please go to 5. Stevenson University Health Profile. The University's Campus Services/Registrarfor the form. health profile must be completed in its entirety and mailed to the Stevenson University Wellness Center 2. High school transcript - Required only for students before July 1 for fall entrance and January 2 for who have been out of high school for less than two spring entrance. All students planning to live on years and have not attended college. Admissions| 29
3. College transcripts - At the time of registration, • Completed Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 211 and students who wish to take a course that has a pre- CHEM 211L) and be enrolled in a 300-level science requisite must submit a college transcript verifying course (Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry majors) successful completion of the prerequisite course. • Completed Environmental Science (ENV 275) and be Some departments require the approval of the enrolled in a 300-level science course (Environmental department chair prior to taking a 200-level or above Science majors) course. • Submitted a completed BS/MAT Request for 4. A non-degree student may become a degree student Permission to Enroll, including three letters of by applying for and being granted formal admission. recommendation prior to October 1 or March 1. Application must be made prior to the student’s enrollment in the last 60 semester hours of academic • Submitted a Graduate School Application by February credit required for a degree at Stevenson University. 15 of the 4th year of the program. For admission as a degree student, a non-degree • Additional information can be found in the Stevenson student must meet the same criteria as a freshman or University Online Catalog. transfer student. A student denied admission as a degree student may enroll as a non-degree student Forensic Sciences - BS/MFS only with the approval of the Registrar. Biochemistry, biology, and chemistry majors may pursue the BS/MFS option in forensic sciences. Students who Students Applying to Adult wish to pursue this degree program can earn a Undergraduate Programs bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry Information about admission to adult undergraduate and a master's degree in forensic sciences. programs may be found in the Stevenson University Detailed information can be found in the Forensic Online Catalog. Sciences section under “Fields of Study (p. 96)” in this catalog. Graduate Students Information about admission to graduate programs may Other Bachelor's to Master's Options be found in the Stevenson University Online Catalog. Students interested in the Bachelor's to Master's option in business and technology management, communication Admission to the Bachelor's to Master's studies, community-based education and leadership, Option for Current Stevenson University crime scene investigations, cybersecurity and digital Undergraduates forensics, forensic accounting, forensic investigation, forensic studies, or healthcare management should The objective of the Bachelor’s to Master’s options is to consult with their advisor. Students will develop an provide qualified Stevenson undergraduate students the educational plan in consultation with both their opportunity to obtain both a bachelor’s and a master’s undergraduate and graduate advisors. In order to be degree in a shorter time frame. Participating master’s admitted to the Bachelor's to Master's option, the degree programs and related admissions requirements student must: are listed below. • Have completed at least 60 credits at the time of Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics – application. BS/MAT - Master of Arts in Teaching • Have and maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA. Applied mathematics, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, • Submit a completed Bachelor's to Master's and environmental science majors may pursue the application. BS/MAT option. Students who wish to pursue this • Complete a personal statement. degree program can earn a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or Additional information can be found in the Stevenson environmental science and a masters of art in teaching University Online Catalog. degree with certification in secondary biology, chemistry, or mathematics with a STEM focus. Students apply for Early Enrollment admission to this program during the spring of their Advanced high school seniors may apply for early junior year. If admitted, students begin taking graduate- enrollment if they wish to waive their senior year in high level courses in the semester after they are admitted. In school in order to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking order to be admitted to this BS/MAT option, the student students at Stevenson. In addition to meeting the must have: requirements of traditional freshman applicants, early enrollment applicants are expected to: • A cumulative GPA and science and math GPA of 3.00 or better in all work attempted. 1. Submit an official high school transcript reflecting successful completion of thirteen college preparatory • Earned a grade of "C" or better in all science and units and three elective units. mathematics classes. 2. Have a cumulative unweighted grade point average • Completed at least 60 credit hours. of at least 3.00 (B). • Completed Calculus II and three additional math 3. Submit SAT scores of at least 600 evidence-based courses (Applied Mathematics majors) reading and writing and 570 mathematics. 30| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
4. Submit official documentation from the high school Mathematics Placement permitting the student to waive his or her senior year. All incoming students are required to take the 5. Attend a personal interview accompanied by a parent mathematics placement assessment prior to registering or legal guardian. for classes unless they have completed a foundational The priority application deadline including all supporting mathematics course at another college/university materials is March 1 for the fall semester. Earlier equivalent to or higher than Stevenson's developmental deadlines apply for scholarship consideration. Students MATH 005# course and earned a grade of "C" or better, wishing to participate in the early enrollment program or completed a college credit-bearing mathematics may start in the fall semester only. course at another college/university equivalent to or higher than Stevenson's MATH 135 course and earned a Parallel Enrollment grade of "D" or better. Stevenson University sponsors a parallel enrollment English Placement program that enables academically talented high school English course eligibility will be determined by the students to take up to two courses during one or both student’s SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing semesters of their senior year. (EBRW) or ACT combined English and Reading subject High school students who wish to apply for parallel test score. enrollment should: • Students who earn a 500 or above on the SAT EBRW 1. Submit a Parallel Enrollment Application. (or 37 or above on the ACT English & Reading test) 2. Submit an official high school transcript. will be placed into ENG-151: College Writing I. Honors students also have the option of taking ENG 3. Submit a letter of endorsement from their high 153: Honors Writing Seminar. school guidance counselor. • Students who earn a 490 or below on the SAT EBRW 4. Submit a letter of permission from a parent or legal (or 36 or below on the ACT English & Reading test) guardian. will be placed into ENG-150: College Writing I. 5. Attend a personal interview accompanied by a parent Reading Placement or legal guardian with the designated admissions counselor for parallel enrollment. Students who earn a 490 or below on the SAT EBRW (or 36 or below on the ACT English & Reading test) will be 6. Have a cumulative unweighted grade point average required to register for ENG 006#: College Reading Lab. of at least a 3.00. Students have the option to test out of this course by 7. Submit SAT or ACT scores for placement purposes if completing the Reading Challenge Exam. For more the student wishes to enroll in English courses. A information, visit stevenson.edu/placement. minimum 550 SAT evidence-based reading and writing score (44 English + Reading ACT) is required Placement Information in Developmental to take ENG 151. A placement test is required for Courses math if the student wishes to take a math course. Developmental courses in the areas of mathematics and The application deadline (including all supporting English (MATH 005# and ENG 006#) are designed to materials) is June 1 for the fall semester and October 1 improve skills in these content areas. Placement in and for the spring semester. successful completion of developmental courses are Students accepted to the program must earn a 3.00 GPA required of students who do not demonstrate proficiency in their first semester of Stevenson coursework in order in the basic skill areas on the SAT, ACT, or the Stevenson to be eligible to pursue course work for a second placement tests. Students who are placed into semester. developmental courses are required to complete them during their first year at Stevenson. These courses do not receive college credit, are not calculated in a student's Placement GPA nor do they count toward the calculation of dean's list, but they do count toward enrollment status for Placement testing at Stevenson University is used to financial aid and full-time student status. determine starting course placements in mathematics and reading. Information regarding placement testing is Placement Testing for Transfer Students sent to all students after they deposit to attend the University. Additionally, more information about Transfer students are subject to the same mathematics requirements and procedures can be found at placement testing requirements as first-time Stevenson Stevenson.edu/placement. University students Transfer students who are not bringing in credit for ENG-151, will be placed in to ENG- Placement Testing Requirements for 150 if their overall transfer GPA is below a 2.0. Placement tests (if needed) must be taken prior to Mathematics, English, and Reading registration. First-time Stevenson University students will need to complete one or more Stevenson University placement Placement in Foreign Language Courses tests prior to registration. Stevenson University offers elementary and intermediate level courses in French and Spanish. First-semester foreign language classes (101) are not open to native Admissions| 31 speakers or students with two or more years of high Readmission of Service Members school study. Placement is required for second-semester In compliance with ED 34 C.F.R. 668.18 and the classes (102) and intermediate levels (201 and 202). Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Incoming freshmen who have scored 500+ on the Memorandum of Understanding, Stevenson University appropriate SAT subject test or who have completed will promptly readmit students who—because of military three or more years of high school language within two service—must be absent from the University for more years will be placed in an intermediate-level class. than 30 consecutive days or for fewer than 30 days if the Placement can also be determined by scores on the absence results in a withdrawal from the University. For Advanced Placement test, by International Baccalaureate the purpose of this policy, military service is defined as achievement levels, or by a test or interview with an “service, whether voluntary or involuntary, in the armed instructor. Full-time students interested in languages forces, including service by a member of the National other than French and Spanish are eligible to participate Guard or Reserve, on active duty, active duty for training, in the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP) at or full-time National Guard duty under federal authority area colleges and universities. Additional information for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under a about BSEP can be found in the Courses at Another call or order to active duty of more than 30 consecutive Institution section under "Academic Information (p. 46)" days” (ED 34 C.F.R. 668.18). in this catalog. Specific questions regarding foreign language placement should be directed to the chair of Regulations governing the readmission of service the English department. Native speakers may not earn members after an absence because of military service can foreign language course credit in their native language. be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. The notification of service and the intent to return to Stevenson required by the federal regulations should be Reinstatement and Readmission made to Stevenson’s School Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office. Reinstatement Former Stevenson University students who were academically dismissed at the end of the last semester enrolled must apply for reinstatement to the University and go through the Academic Review Board (p. 53) process. Instructions for petitioning for reinstatement can be found on the Stevenson Admissions webpage under "Returning Students". Petitions must be submitted no later than June 1 for the fall semester and January 2 for the spring semester. Upon receipt of the petition, the Academic Review Board will schedule a hearing, interview the student, and make an appropriate recommendation. Reinstatement is not guaranteed. Readmission Students who attended Stevenson University and were in good academic standing at the end of their last semester at SU must apply for readmission if absent from the University for three or more consecutive semesters. Students must file the Application for Readmission, which can be downloaded from the Admissions website, with the Admissions Office. If the student attended any other college since leaving Stevenson, he or she must submit an official transcript from each college or university attended. Readmission is not complete until all official documents are received. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to take full advantage of early registration, advising, and course availability. Recommended deadlines for readmission are May 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Normal processing time is approximately two weeks. Students who were absent from the University two semesters or less do not need to apply for readmission and should contact the Registrar's Office directly to register for classes. Official transcripts of any work taken at another institution must be submitted directly to the Registrar's Office. 32| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Financial Information
Costs Miscellaneous Charges Tuition and Fees (2020–2021) Application Fee (waived for online applicants) $40 Tuition and fees at Stevenson University for the academic year 2020–2021 are $37,868. Below is a list of tuition and Return Check Fee $25 fees for full-time and part-time students. Graduation Fee $25
Full-time Students (students enrolled in 12 to 18 credits per semester) Annual Housing Charges and Deposits Tuition: Housing Charges and Deposits (annual)
Full-time tuition $35,204 SU Apartment $10,498 Full-time fees $2,604 SU Suite - Double $ 8,824 Full-time accident insurance (required) $60 Wooded Way Suite - Double $ 9,288 charged in one term only Security deposit ($75.00 per semester) $150 Full-time late payment fee per semester $100 Single rooms are subject to availability and cost $1,600 in Full-time overload charge (per credit)* $425 addition to the Double Suite price. Freshman B Room *Students interested in taking more than 18 credits will Singles cost $1,400 in addition to the SU Suite - Double need to complete the "Permission for Overload Form." cost. Meal plans and cost information are available on the University website; housing charges listed above do not include the cost of the meal plan. Please consult Residence Life for specific information regarding meal Part-time Students (students enrolled in less plans. than 12 credits per semester) For reservation deposits and information, contact Tuition: Residence Life at 443-334-2588 or email Part-time tuition (per credit) $885 [email protected]
Part-time fees** $75 Part-time late payment fees $100 Refund Policy Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule ** Charged per credit hour for students taking less than for traditional undergraduate students. A partial refund 12 credits. For current tuition and fee information about may be made to students who withdraw from Stevenson master’s degree and accelerated undergraduate degree University within the first 28 calendar days of fall or programs, see the Stevenson University Online catalog spring semester. Any credit balance remaining after these adjustments to the student's account will be refunded. Tuition and disbursed institutional aid will be adjusted in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy within the first 28 calendar days of each semester. Federal financial aid will be adjusted in accordance with the Federal Return of Title IV calculation. The Title IV calculation is based on the day of attendance as a percentage of total days in the semester until 60%.
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Fall and Spring Semester Tuition Refund Schedule or state agency sponsoring the aid. Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance and Veteran’s Education Benefits will be returned to the government 100% First day through the 9th calendar day agency as required. 75% 10th calendar day through 15th calendar day Students who have to withdraw from the University after the add/drop deadline will receive a grade of W or I, 50% 16th calendar day through the 21st calendar depending on the amount of coursework completed and day the expected length of the absence. 25% 22nd calendar day through 28th calendar day Financing Options 0% After the 28th calendar day Stevenson University offers an option of a payment plan for the Fall and Spring semesters. Nelnet Campus Room and board charges are not refundable. Commerce serves as the administrator of the plans.The payment plan allows students and families to pay Summer and Winterim Sessions amounts due to the University in manageable monthly installments. The payment plan provides the benefits of 100% First day through drop without penalty date easy, online enrollment, flexible payment options, no 0% After drop without penalty date interest charges, and 24/7 easy account access. The enrollment Fee is $50. Credit card/debit card and Refunds are computed as of the date on which a written automatic bank (ACH) payments are accepted payment request for withdrawal is received in the Registrar’s methods. For information visit Office. Registration fees are not refundable. Tuition and mycollegepaymentplan.com or call 800-609-8056. fees are charged based on course loads as of the last day of add/drop each semester. Charges will not be adjusted if courses are dropped after the last day to Financial Aid add/drop. Tuition refunds will only be processed if a For the most current financial aid information, please student withdraws from the University within the first 28 refer to the SU Financial Aid Office website at calendar days of the fall or spring semester. No stevenson.edu/finaid. adjustment of semester charges will be granted to The website contains detailed information about the students who are suspended or expelled for academic or types of aid, governing rules, the application process, the disciplinary reasons. The University reserves the right to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), policies, suspend or dismiss at any time a student whose procedures, and forms. Links to helpful resources such as academic standing or general conduct is considered the U.S. Department of Education and the Maryland unsatisfactory. Higher Education Commission. Some information and Students receiving financial aid should review the refund current scholarship announcements are posted on the policies described in the Financial Aid sections: Financial Aid Office Facebook page at Disbursement of Awards and Return of Title IV Funds facebook.com/steve.finaid. Policy (p. 44). Financing higher education is an important concern for Refund and Withdrawal Policy for Service many students and parents. Types of financial assistance available to students attending Stevenson University Members include federal grants and loans, Maryland state grants, Stevenson University students who are called to active and donor scholarships. duty during the course of a term or session should contact the Assistant Registrar, VA Programs to formally Stevenson University Scholarship and withdraw for military service. For the purpose of this Grant Programs policy, military service is defined as “service, whether Merit-Based Scholarship Program voluntary or involuntary, in the armed forces, including service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve, In an effort to recognize outstanding students, Stevenson on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time University supports a competitive merit-based scholarship National Guard duty under federal authority for a period program with awards ranging from $11,000 to $21,000 of more than 30 consecutive days under a call or order annually. Consideration for a merit-based scholarship is to active duty of more than 30 consecutive days” (ED 34 automatic when applicants meet the stated deadlines. C.F.R. 668.18). These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office without any separate application. Scholarships are Students who withdraw from the University for military awarded based upon grade point average, high school service during the course of a term or session are eligible course work, standardized test scores, and previous for a 100% refund of tuition and fees. Room and board college course work for transfer students. expenses will be prorated based on the official date of withdrawal. All Stevenson merit scholarships are available for a total of eight semesters as long as the student continues full- Students must supply a copy of military orders to be time enrollment and agrees to adhere to the Stevenson eligible for any tuition, fees, or room and board University ethics code. adjustments. Students receiving financial aid will be subject to the refund policies as provided by the federal 34| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Stevenson University merit-based scholarships awarded The Peter H. J. Bauer Endowed Scholarship Fund to students enrolled in traditional undergraduate provides support to academically deserving students with programs are not transferable to accelerated or graduate financial need within the greater Baltimore area. programs of study. Stevenson University scholarship The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family Endowed recipients who change their program from a traditional Scholarship in Nursing provides assistance to nursing program to an accelerated will forfeit these awards. students with financial need who exhibit a caring and The Admissions Office offers additional specialty compassionate character and have a minimum 3.3 GPA. scholarship programs for freshman and transfer The James T. and Francine G. Brady Endowed applicants. These scholarships typically have earlier Scholarship Fund was created to respond to funding deadlines and require separate applications. Detailed gaps experienced by returning junior and senior students. information on current scholarship programs, their Candidates must have financial need and a minimum application requirements, and deadlines is available at GPA of 2.5. Award is given one time only. stevenson.edu/scholarships. The Dr. Joseph A. Brusini Scholarship for the Sciences Stevenson Grants is awarded to a junior student with financial need and a These grants are available to qualified full-time students minimum 3.25 GPA. The student must be enrolled in a enrolled in traditional undergraduate academic programs. major in one of the following departments of the Beverly These awards are for students who demonstrate financial K. Fine School of the Sciences: the Department of need and/or meet requirements based on our awarding Biological Sciences, the Department of Chemistry, or a policy. major in the physical sciences within the Department of Endowed Scholarships Mathematics and Physics. Stevenson University awards scholarships from our The Bunting Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship endowment program. Award amounts start at $1,000. provides support to students with financial need. New students will be reviewed and considered for awards The Helen Fitzgerald Byrnes Endowed Scholarship for based upon meeting endowed-specified criteria. Graphic Design provides support to a student in the Returning students may apply for several endowed visual communication design program with financial need scholarships by completing a single application for those to achieve academic excellence. scholarships. The deadline for application is May 1. The The Maureen Knerr Byrnes Endowed Scholarship for application is available on the Stevenson University SU Teacher Education provides support for a student with Now Portal. financial need who is majoring in elementary education The Stevenson University Financial Aid Office will inform and exhibits leadership and involvement in community students on the SU Now Portal of additional outside service. private scholarships as the application announcements The Tori Chandler Endowed Scholarship is awarded to become available. counseling and human services majors with financial Stevenson University Endowed Scholarship need and a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference may be given Funds to students who have transferred from Carroll County Community College or another community college. Students will be reviewed and considered for awards based upon specified criteria below. See Stevenson The CohnReznick Accounting Scholarship provides University Scholarship and Grant Programs for more support to students in the accounting program. information. Recipients are selected based on financial need and an overall GPA of 3.2 or above. The Abell Foundation Scholarship Fund is available to deserving minority students who demonstrate financial The Conrow Family Scholarship in History is awarded need. to students majoring in history with financial need and a minimum 3.5 GPA. The AEGON USA, Inc. Scholars Fund provides assistance to an incoming freshman student with financial need who The Barbara Smith Dannettel '61 Endowed Scholarship exhibits outstanding academic promise and leadership. is awarded to junior year male students with financial need who exhibit leadership skills through participation The George I. Alden Trust Scholarship Fund provides in community service activities. assistance to deserving students. A portion of this fund is reserved for non-traditional, adult students. The Geraldine and Sam Dell Scholarship for Character and Excellence in Business is awarded to an exceptional The American Citizens for Italian Matters Endowed senior student in the Brown School of Business and Scholarship supports sophomore female students of Leadership who demonstrates strong ethical grounding Italian heritage who reside in Maryland and have a and a work ethic resulting in academic and personal minimum 2.6 GPA and demonstrated financial need. success. Selection will be based on academic performance and participation in activities and leadership roles. The Geraldine and Sam Dell Scholarship for Character and Excellence in the Sciences is awarded to an The Sandra Barkin, RN Memorial Scholarship in exceptional senior student with a major in one of the Nursing is awarded to junior nursing students with following departments of the Beverly K. Fine School of financial need who exhibit a caring nature and the Sciences: the Department of Biological Sciences, the involvement in community service. Department of Chemistry, or the Department of Mathematics and Physics. Candidates must demonstrate Financial Information| 35 strong ethical grounding and a work ethic resulting in The Joseph S. Keelty Endowed Scholarship Fund academic and personal success. provides assistance to students in good academic The Duncan-McNally Accounting Scholarship is standing with financial need in any program area. awarded to accounting majors based upon merit and The Honorable and Mrs. Francis X. Kelly Endowed financial need with a strong priority on academic Scholarship Fund provides support to students with achievement. Candidates must have a minimum 3.5 GPA academic achievement who are the first in their family to with a minimum grade of a "B" in ACC 202. attend college. The Henry and Pamela Felton Endowed Scholarship The Knapheide Endowed Scholarship for Counseling provides assistance to students with financial need, a and Human Services is a merit-based award given to a strong work ethic, a record of academic success, and a full-time senior student in the counseling and human drive to make a difference in the community. services major. The Linda Connolly Fenton Endowed Scholarship in The M&T Bank Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Nursing is awarded to students with financial need and Education supports students with financial need enrolled good academic standing enrolled in the nursing in the elementary education program. program. The Nicholas B. and Mary C. Mangione Family The Judith A. Feustle, ScD, RN Endowed Scholarship is Endowed Scholarship supports nursing majors with awarded to sophomore nursing students with financial good academic standing and financial need. need and a GPA of 3.2 or greater. Preference may be The Kevin J. and Sara G. Manning Scholarship is given to students who are the first in their family to awarded to an incoming freshman student who is the attend college. first in his or her immediate family to attend college. The France-Merrick Foundation Scholarship provides The Carolyn Manuszak Scholarship in Memory of Dr. T. funds to first-generation collegians with financial need, J. Manuszak provides assistance to incoming freshmen especially minorities and residents of Baltimore City. or new transfer students with financial need. The Franyo-Ehlers Endowed Scholarship for Counseling The M. Carolee Martelle '63 '89 '97 Endowed and Human Services is a merit-based award given to a Scholarship supports students with financial need and a full-time junior student in the counseling and human minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a degree within the services major. Brown School of Business and Leadership or the Beverly The Hackerman Foundation Endowed K. Fine School of the Sciences. Scholarship provides tuition assistance to academically The Mary McCarthy-Cohen '81 Scholarship supports talented female students from historically freshmen legal studies majors with financial need. underrepresented groups. The Hilda Lee Menning Endowed Scholarship for The Shannon Henretty '14 Nursing Scholarship Nursing is awarded to students with financial need in the supports nursing majors who are sophomores, juniors, or nursing program. seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA and financial need. Preference will be given to students involved in The Middendorf Foundation Endowed Scholarship in charitable causes. Nursing supports deserving nursing students with financial need enrolled in the pre-licensure nursing The Herget Endowed Nursing Scholarship supports program. students enrolled in the nursing degree program, with preference given to candidates who express a desire to The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Endowed work for at least two years in a hospital in the state of Scholarship provides support to students age 25 or Maryland after graduation. Recipients must be in good above who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, academic standing, have financial need, and demonstrate have earned at least 60 credits toward their degree, and a high probability of success in the nursing profession. have financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA The Hertzbach & Company Endowed Scholarship is The Pugatch Family Endowed Scholarship for the awarded to students with financial need in the School of Design provides support to a junior student accounting program. with financial need who lives in one of the university residence halls. Recipients should have a declared major The Nancy Hubble Endowed Scholarship for First within the School of Design and demonstrate exceptional Generation Collegians is awarded to a freshman student academic achievement. with financial need and great academic promise who is the first in his or her immediate family to attend college. The Pugh Paralegal Scholarship is awarded to students with financial need and academic achievement in the The Joseph S. Keelty Endowed Nursing Scholarship legal studies program. Fund provides assistance to nursing students with financial need who are judged to have good academic The Gary A. and Joan O. Pyne Endowed Scholarship in standing and a high probability of succeeding in the Business is awarded to students who are urban youth, nursing profession. Preference is given to students preferably from Baltimore City, with financial need and an expressing a desire to serve as a nurse at the Greater interest in pursuing a career in business. Baltimore Medical Center for at least two years after The Donald B. Ratcliffe Endowed Scholarship Fund graduation. provides assistance to students in good academic standing with financial need. Preference is given to nursing students. 36| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
The Jennifer and George Reynolds Endowed The Asset Strategy Consultants Annual Scholarship Scholarship in Business is awarded to students with supports deserving students with financial need. financial need enrolled in the business administration The Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland program with an interest in communications. provides scholarships for students of Italian descent in The Reynolds Endowed Scholarship supports middle good academic standing with financial need. class students with financial need and a minimum 3.0 The Associated Italian American Charities/Saint Agnes GPA. Hospital Nursing Scholarship is awarded to junior and The James E. Roberts Memorial Theatre Fund provides senior students enrolled in the nursing program with a a merit-based award for a junior theatre student. minimum 3.0 GPA who are of Italian heritage and are The SC&H Group Endowed Scholarship supports residents of Maryland. Recipients must complete a students with financial need in the accounting program. competitive application and interview process and agree to a two-year employment commitment at Saint Agnes The Kimberly Serio Memorial Scholarship provides Hospital. assistance to an incoming freshman student who has experienced financial hardship and is determined to The Rotary Club of Baltimore Student Scholarship is continue his or her education. available to students with financial need living in the Baltimore metropolitan area, who have demonstrated The Susan Palmer Slattery, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship academic excellence and involvement in community is awarded to a female senior student with a major in the activities. Department of Mathematics, the Department of Biological Sciences, or the Department of Chemistry. The Bareham, CPA, PA Annual Scholarship supports a Recipient must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and complete sophomore, junior or senior accounting major with good the competitive application process. academic standing and financial need. Preference will be given to female students of non-traditional age. The James M. and Margaret V. Stine Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Support of the Brown School The BGE Annual Scholarship supports students with of Business and Leadership is awarded to students good academic standing and financial need who agree to demonstrating high academic standards and financial adhere to Stevenson's code of ethics. need, and majoring in a discipline within the Brown The Brotman Financial Group, Inc. Emergency School of Business and Leadership. Scholarship Fund supports junior and senior students The Honorable Robert F. Sweeney Scholarship supports who fall short of the funding needed to return to students with demonstrated financial need in the legal Stevenson University for their studies. Preference is given studies program. to students from the Brown School of Business and Leadership, as well as English language and literature The Mary Tourney Emergency Book Fund provides majors. Award is given one time only. assistance to students for textbooks. Student need is determined based on federal eligibility requirements. The Capitol Office Solutions Annual Scholarship supports students with good academic standing and The Jo-Ellen Turner, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship in financial need. English is awarded to academically deserving juniors and seniors majoring in English language and literature with a The Cigna Annual Scholarship supports students with demonstrated interest in literature and writing through good academic standing and financial need. course work achievement and participation in The Jo-anna Conrey ’62 ’86 ’92 Annual Scholarship is extracurricular activities related to the field. awarded to a first-generation college student with The Sheila A. Walsh '92 '03M Endowed Scholarship demonstrated financial need, with preference for an supports non-traditional students with financial need who incoming freshman and minority student. are committed to acquiring a degree in order to advance The Lisa Dobbs Derryberry ’77 Annual Scholarship their career and are committed to making a positive supports students with financial need who are pursuing a difference in the world. Preference would be given to a major in the Brown School of Business and Leadership student willing to volunteer with the Dyslexia Tutoring and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Award is given one time Program of Baltimore or other volunteer program which only. supports literacy. The E. C. Wareheim Foundation provides a scholarship The Bertha G. Wegad, RN Memorial Endowment Fund to deserving students with financial need. for Scholarships to Nursing Students provides support The Element Financial Corporation Annual Scholarship for deserving nursing students. is awarded to a student with financial need and a Stevenson University Annual Scholarship minimum 3.0 GPA who is majoring in business Funds administration or business communication. Students will be reviewed and considered for awards The Linda Connolly Fenton Annual Scholarship in based upon specified criteria below. See Stevenson Nursing is awarded to students in the nursing program University Scholarship and Grant Programs for more with financial need and academic achievement. information. The Frankel Sims Law Emergency Scholarship is The Accounting Association Scholarship is a merit- awarded to junior or senior students who fall short of the based award for junior or senior accounting majors. funding needed to return to Stevenson for their studies. Award is given one time only. Financial Information| 37
The Dr. Gerald and Carole ’85 Glowacki Annual a degree in business information systems or in computer Scholarship for Science and Mathematics Education information systems. Recipients must possess leadership supports junior students with financial need and a qualities and a desire to work in the field of IT minimum 3.5 GPA who are majoring in middle school management after graduation. education with a concentration in math and science. The MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Nursing The Gross Mendelsohn Annual Scholarship supports Scholarship is awarded to a senior nursing student who junior or senior accounting majors with financial need wishes to participate in a practicum at Franklin Square and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award is given one time only. Medical Center. Recipients must complete a competitive The Hahn-Waidner Scholarship is a merit-based award application and interview process and agree to a two- given to the top four academically performing students year employment commitment at Franklin Square in both the junior and senior classes of the legal studies Medical Center. program. The Mercy Medical Center Nursing Scholarship is The Handwerger, Cardegna, Funkhouser & Lurman awarded to a senior nursing student who wishes to Annual Scholarship supports accounting majors with participate in a practicum at Mercy Medical Center. financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must complete a competitive application and interview process and agree to a two-year employment The Herbert J. and Martha Ginn Hoelter Scholarship is commitment at Mercy Medical Center. awarded to students majoring in criminal justice with financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. The Merritt Properties Annual Scholarship supports incoming freshman students with great financial need The Ebony Hypolite ’06 Annual Scholarship is awarded who are also deemed at-risk due to environment or to junior or senior students with a minimum 3.5 GPA, family situation, with preference given to students who significant involvement in community service, and are orphans or are aging out of the foster care system. financial need. The Mister, Burton Annual Scholarship in Accounting is The Independent College Fund of Maryland (I-Fund) awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior students who provides a variety of designated and competitive are majoring in accounting and have financial need and a scholarships for students attending Stevenson University minimum 3.5 GPA. Award is given one time only. and Maryland’s other independent institutions. The Claire Moore Scholarship is awarded to a senior The Diane Jacobs Scholarship provides funds for student with financial need and involvement on campus. students with financial need who have overcome personal challenges to continue their education. The Mount Royal Printing and Communications Annual Scholarship supports students with good academic The Brenda Bowe Johnson, Ph.D. Scholarship for standing and financial need who are pursuing a major Women in Science is awarded to female students with within the School of Design. financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA who are majoring in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. The Sheela Murthy and Vasant Nayak Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a legal studies major, has The Deborah J. Leather Business Administration financial need, maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, and Academic Leadership Scholarship is a merit-based demonstrates a strong work ethic. award that provides tuition support to students pursuing a degree in business administration. The purpose of the The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarships scholarship is to award a student who has demonstrated for Mature Students are awarded to students aged 25 exceptional academic individual or team leadership. This years or above who are pursuing their first bachelor’s leadership will be demonstrated through formal degree, have earned at least 60 credits toward their academic mentorship to other students; progressive degree, and have financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. development of academic leadership aptitude or The Northrop Grumman Annual Scholarship is awarded professional skills as observed by a member of the to students with financial need and a minimum 3.25 GPA Department faculty; significant increase in one’s personal who are U.S. citizens and pursuing a degree within the academic identity and positive visibility in class or in Brown School of Business and Leadership. other academic settings; and/or providing key academic The Karen Parrotte Nursing Scholarship supports oversight in a sponsored student academic competition. nursing students of African American/Black ethnicity with Depending on the competitive pool, more than one financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates must scholarship may be awarded for the year. either be working full-time while pursuing their degree, The Legg Mason Annual Scholarship is awarded to or be adult students returning to college to pursue or students with financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. complete their degree. The Bradley and Shirley MacDonald Annual The PMM Companies Annual Scholarship provides one Scholarship supports students with financial need and a or more scholarships to students with financial need. GPA between 2.0 and 3.0. Candidates should also be The Promising Future Annual Scholarship is awarded to dedicated, hardworking, have overcome obstacles to students in good standing with a minimum cumulative achieve success, and committed to making a difference GPA of 2.5 and financial need. for good in the world. Award is given one time only. The RCM&D Foundation Scholarship supports students The Maryland CIO Roundtable Annual Scholarship is a enrolled in a major within the Brown School of Business merit-based award for junior or senior students with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing 38| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog and Leadership with financial need and good academic future ambitions, as well as determination, creativity, and standing. leadership. The Shantell Roberts ’08 Annual Service Scholarship is The Judith Waranch Scholarship for International awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior students with Study is awarded to female students with financial need financial need, a 2.5 minimum GPA, and involvement in and a minimum 2.5 GPA who participate in an SU- community service; recipients must be Baltimore City approved study abroad experience. residents, with preference for those who attended The Regina Holter Welsh ’57 Annual Scholarship is Baltimore City Public Schools. awarded to a junior or senior student with financial need The Barbara S. Rowell Annual Scholarship in and a minimum 3.5 GPA, who is enrolled in the Sandra R. Accounting supports sophomore, junior, or senior Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. accounting majors with financial need and good Preference will be given to students majoring in Medical academic standing. Laboratory Science. The Herman and Walter Samuelson Foundation The Marcella Wood ’93 ’97 Annual Scholarship is Scholarship for Nursing is awarded to nursing students. awarded to female students with financial need and an Recipients must complete a competitive application and approximate 2.5 GPA. Preference given to students interview process and agree to an employment involved in charitable causes. commitment at Sinai Hospital. The Young Forever Annual Scholarship supports a The Paul Mark and Peggie Sandler Legal Studies student with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA, with Scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students who a preference for an incoming freshman. are legal studies majors with financial need and a More information about Stevenson scholarships and minimum 3.0 GPA. Award is given one time only. grants is available from the Financial Aid Office. The Sandy Spring Bank Annual Scholarship is awarded to deserving students with financial need. Federal Financial Aid Programs The Eugene and Jeanne Savage Scholarship supports The Federal Pell Grant Program is offered based on students with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. exceptional need as defined by the federal government. Preference may be given to students with demonstrated It is free money and does not have to be repaid. Pell participation in service activities. Grants are offered to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree. The offered The Jason Schneider Memorial Scholarship is a merit- aid amount depends on the student's Expected Family based award for students majoring in criminal justice Contribution (EFC) and full- or part-time enrollment. with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are Maryland residents. Maximum grants for the 2020-2021 academic year are The Dennis A. Starliper Annual Scholarship supports $6,345. A student can apply for a Pell Grant by accounting majors with financial need and a minimum completing the Free Application for Federal Student 3.0 GPA. Aid (FAFSA). A student's 'lifetime' eligibility for a Federal The James and Jacqueline Stradtner Scholarship for Pell Grant is limited to 12 semesters total (or its Early Childhood Education is awarded to students equivalent). majoring in early childhood education with financial need The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity and a minimum 3.0 GPA who reside in Maryland. Grant Program (FSEOG) provides financial assistance to The Stephanie Giles Suit '05 is awarded to students with undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half- financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing time and demonstrate exceptional financial need. Priority a degree within the Beverly K. Fine School of the is given to Pell Grant recipients pending fund availability. Sciences, or majoring in Medical Laboratory Science. The FAFSA is required. The Superior Supply Ltd Annual Scholarship is awarded The Federal Direct Student Loan Program allows to junior or senior first-generation college students with eligible students to borrow low-interest subsidized and financial need and good academic standing. unsubsidized loans to help finance their educational The Vincent O. Versace Memorial Annual Scholarship expenses. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education. supports a junior student majoring in a STEM program All borrowers must enroll at least half-time (6 credits) who has financial need and a minimum 3.2 GPA. and complete the FAFSA. New direct loan borrowers must also complete online entrance counseling and a The University of Maryland/St. Joseph Medical Center Master Promissory Note (MPN ). Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a senior nursing student who wishes to participate in a practicum at St. The maximum amount a student can borrow each year Joseph Medical Center. Recipients must complete a depends on the class level and whether or not a student competitive application and interview process and agree is classified as a dependent or independent student. to a two-year employment commitment at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Judith Waranch Annual Scholarship is awarded to a female sophomore, junior, or senior student with financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to community activism and problem-solving through past or current actions and/or Financial Information| 39
Class Level Dependent Independent line inquiry system that allows students to view the status of their financial aid application and/or grant information. Student Student The Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant is 1st -year $5,500 $9,500 for current high school seniors and full-time, degree- seeking undergraduates may apply for this need-based undergraduate grant by completing the FAFSA by March 1. Students and 2nd- year $6,500 $10,500 their parents (if the student is a dependent) must be Maryland residents. Audited courses cannot be used to undergraduate reach the minimum credit hours required for full-time status. Late applicants are placed on a wait list. Grants 3rd- and 4th-year $7,500 $12,500 ranging from $400 to $3,000 may be renewed annually if undergraduate the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, completes the FAFSA by March 1, continues to show Graduate NA $20,500 (all financial need, and successfully completes 24 - 30 credits. unsubsidized) The Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant is available to current high school seniors who will complete a college preparatory program with a minimum, cumulative, unweighted 2.5 high school GPA. Applicants must enroll at a Maryland college or university The Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan Program is for the as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student; biological or adoptive parent of dependent students. The meet certain income requirements, (which change yearly stepparents of dependent students are also eligible if and are posted on MHEC’s webpage) and complete the their financial information is included on the Free FAFSA. To renew MHEC funding, students must maintain Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The U.S. satisfactory academic progress, submit the FAFSA by Department of Education requires all students to March 1, continue to demonstrate financial need, and complete the FAFSA to be considered for PLUS loans. successfully completes 30 credits. The U.S. Department of Education is the lender for this loan program rather than a bank or other financial The Senatorial Scholarship Program is offered to current institution. Direct subsidized loans are for students with high school seniors and students enrolled at least half- demonstrated need, as determined by federal time in a degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate regulations. No interest is charged while a student is in program. Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March school at least half-time, the first six months after leaving 1 and contact their senator in February for further school (referred to as a grace period), and during a instructions. period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments). The Delegate Scholarship Program is offered to current Direct unsubsidized loans are not based on financial high school seniors and students enrolled at least half- need; interest is charged during all periods. *Note: If a time in a degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate students received a Direct Subsidized Loan that was first program. Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March disbursed between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2014, the 1 and contact their delegates in February for further student will be responsible for paying any interest that instructions. A detailed list of all state of Maryland accrues during the student's grace period. If a student financial aid assistance programs and applications is chooses not to pay the interest that accrues during the available on the web site of the Maryland Higher grace period, the interest will be added to the principal Education Commission at mhec.state.md.us. State balance. financial aid assistance is based on the availability of The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides on- funds. Information about grants and other financial aid and off-campus employment for students with financial programs for residents of other states can be found at need to earn money to help pay education expenses. finaid.org and select the link for "US State Government This program allows students to work around their class Aid." schedules while obtaining valuable work experience. The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarships is for Students will receive a bi-weekly paycheck for hours students who are enrolled or plan to enroll at an eligible worked. Unlike grants and loans, a student cannot apply institution in an undergraduate or graduate program who their FWS award to their account for payment of tuition are seeking to pursue a course of study or program in an and fees. Jobs are available on-campus and at various academic discipline leading to a Maryland professional community service off-campus sites. Undergraduate teacher’s certificate must fulfill the following students enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours) may requirements. be employed under the program. • Be a Maryland resident or have graduated from a More detailed information about the federal student aid Maryland high school. programs is available on the Financial Aid Office website • Be currently enrolled in high school and have an at stevenson.edu/finaid. overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent Maryland State Programs after completion of the first semester of the senior year or be currently enrolled as a full-time The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) undergraduate student at an eligible institution. sponsors numerous grant and scholarship programs for Maryland residents. The state of Maryland offers an on- 40| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and have A veteran desiring to determine eligibility under any of made satisfactory progress toward a degree in an the VA chapters may obtain information and an academic discipline leading to a Maryland application at benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp. After the professional teacher’s certificate. veteran has received the notice of eligibility, the student • Achieved a score 500 on the reading and math should contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) in the portions of the SAT, with a combined score of at least Registrar’s Office to request certification of enrollment. 1100 or achieved a composite ACT score of 25; or The veteran will meet with the SCO to review all achieved a score of 50% on the GRE and have paperwork and complete the necessary forms. Each demonstrated an exceptional dedication to or semester, veterans should complete the Declaration of aptitude for teaching. Intent. This form is available on the Student Menu in WebXpress under Registrar's Office Forms. Submission of • The students must agree to work as public school or the form signals the student’s intent to receive veterans' public pre-kindergarten teachers in the state. For benefits for the upcoming semester. more information please visit: Teaching Fellows MD Scholarship If a student who receives VA benefits changes their enrollment status (dropping, adding, or withdrawing from A recipient is eligible to receive an scholarship amount of a course) it can impact those benefits. It is critical that 100% of the annual tuition and mandatory fees of a the student contact the SCO in the Registrar's Office to resident undergraduate student or graduate student, as determine the impact, if any, of these changes. Please appropriate, at the University of Maryland College Park note: the VA does not pay benefits for courses in which (UMPC) and 100% of the room and board of a resident an "F" is earned. undergraduate student or graduate student, as appropriate, at the institution; or 50% of the annual Tuition Assistance (TA) and Maryland tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate or graduate student, as appropriate, at the institution and National Guard Benefits 100% of the room and board of a resident Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible Service undergraduate student or graduate student, as members. TA is available for courses offered in the appropriate, at the institution. A private nonprofit classroom or online and is part of an approved academic institution must provide a matching scholarship in an program or certificate. Students should submit the amount equal to the state scholarship provided for appropriate documents to the Student Accounts Office tuition and fees only. certifying that they have approval for TA. Active duty service members must speak with their Educational The Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program Service Office (ESO) or counselor within their military supports students who are pursuing an education in service prior to enrolling. A joint education agreement programs that have been identified by the Secretary of also exists between the Maryland National Guard, and Higher Education as being directly relevant to Stevenson University. Active Guard members receive a cybersecurity. maximum of a 15% tuition discount and should submit To be eligible for this scholarship students must fulfill the appropriate paperwork to Student Accounts to qualify for following requirements. this discount. Service members desiring information • Eligible for in-state tuition under the provisions of about courses and degree requirements should contact Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of the School Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office. Maryland. Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon • Enrolled full-time at a public or a private non-profit institution in the state in an approved credit-bearing Program degree or an approved credit-bearing certificate The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI program and be within two years of graduation from Bill® specifically designed for students wishing to attend the student's program. private colleges and universities. This program allows institutions of higher learning to fund tuition expenses • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 while that exceed the Department of Veteran Affair’s annual enrolled at the institution in an approved cap. For the 2020 - 2021 academic year, the VA will pay cybersecurity field. Student cannot be receiving a a maximum of $25,162.14 to any private college or Federal Cyber Corps Scholarships for Service. university, based on a student’s percentage of eligibility. The amount of the Cybersecurity Public Service For eligible students, Stevenson and the VA will divide Scholarship award shall be in the amount prescribed by any remaining tuition and fee charges 50/50 so that they MHEC and may be used to pay for education expenses are covered in full. Please note that tuition and fees do as defined by MHEC, including: tuition and mandatory not include on-campus housing or meal plan charges; fees; and room and board. For more information please these expenses need to be paid by the student. visit: FinancialAid/CyberSecurity-Scholarship-Program. Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to Veterans’ Benefits eligible students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their Stevenson University is approved by the Maryland Higher designated transferees may receive this funding. Active Education Commission for the training of veterans under duty service-members and their spouses are not eligible the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966, Public for this program (child transferees of active duty service- Law 89-358. members may be eligible if the service-member is Financial Information| 41 qualified at the 100% rate).Veterans interested in using • Meet satisfactory academic progress standards set by veterans’ educational benefits should submit their Stevenson University. application online through the Department of Veterans’ The Financial Aid Office must: Affairs website. The VA will determine eligibility and will send the student a letter which will indicate their • Certify that the student is not in default on a federal percentage of benefits (40-100% based on length of loan or owes money on a federal grant. service), as well as the amount of time awarded. For • Certify that the student will use federal student aid information on how to apply to transfer benefits to only for educational purposes. dependents, visit the GI Bill’s® website: VA Transfer of Additionally, most financial aid programs require at least Benefits. The student should forward the Certificate of half-time enrollment (6 credits for undergraduate Eligibility to the school certifying official in the Registrar’s students; 3 credits for graduate students) each semester. Office as soon as it is received. Any questions regarding Most scholarships require full-time enrollment. Please see the use of educational benefits should be directed to the the individual financial assistance programs for minimum school certifying official located in the Registrar's credit requirements. Office. ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Stevenson University is responsible for administering the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information Federal Campus-Based Programs, i.e., Federal about education benefits offered by VA is available at the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill. Federal Work-Study, and institutional need-based funds. Qualifying for Need-Based Aid Offers are made reasonably available to all eligible students who meet the program requirements. Individual Financial aid programs were created by the federal offers consider demonstrated need, program eligibility, government and based on the premise that the primary and the availability of funds for the offer period. In the responsibility for paying for college rests with the student event that the number of eligible students exceeds the and his or her family. Need-based financial aid is availability of funds, the University will give preference to available to families who demonstrate a need for those students demonstrating the greatest financial need. additional resources to help pay college costs. Stevenson The determination of greatest financial need will consider University is committed to helping students cover their grant and scholarship aid from all public and private college costs through a variety of grants, work-study, and sources. loan programs. For maximum consideration of aid, students are The formula used to determine whether a student is encouraged to apply for financial aid each year by eligible for need-based aid is: Cost of Attendance (COA) completing the FAFSA between October 1 and February
The appeal letter must address the extenuating The calculation to determine whether any aid must be circumstance(s) as to why satisfactory academic progress returned is based on the percentage of earned aid using was not made, and what has changed in the student's the following Federal Return of Title IV Funds formula: situation that would allow him or her to now • The number of days completed up to the withdrawal demonstrate satisfactory progress after the probation date divided by the total days in the semester = semester. Extenuating circumstances can include, but are percentage of the semester completed. This not limited to, illness, death of a family member, family percentage is also the percentage of earned aid. difficulties, financial difficulties, etc. In addition, students must meet with a staff member from SU Academic • Funds are returned to the appropriate federal Advising to create an academic plan. This plan must also program based on the percentage of unearned aid be presented with the appeals letter. using the following formula: If the appeal is approved, the student will be reinstated • (100% of the aid that could be disbursed minus the for financial aid on probation for one semester. The percentage of earned aid) multiplied by the total student's academic performance in that semester will be amount of aid that could have been disbursed during reviewed to determine the status for the upcoming the semester = aid to be returned. semester. Only if the student is now meeting the overall If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, requirements for SAP or successfully following the Stevenson University would be required to return a academic plan, will the student be permitted aid for the portion of the funds and the student may be required to upcoming semester. return a portion of the funds. When Title IV funds are Potential Outcomes: returned, the student is responsible for any remaining institutional charges on his or her student account. If a • Students who now meet the Satisfactory Academic student earned more aid than was disbursed, SU would Progress guidelines will have their eligibility owe him/her a post-withdrawal disbursement which must reinstated. be paid within 120 days of the withdrawal. The University • Students who fail to meet all conditions set in their must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is academic plan will forfeit their eligibility to receive responsible in the following order: further financial aid. They can apply to be reinstated • Unsubsidized Direct Loans (other than PLUS loans) once they meet the University's standards. Students who have been given a second chance to receive aid • Subsidized Direct Loans are expected to meet all requirements set forth in • Federal Perkins Loans their academic plan. Appeals will only be accepted • Direct PLUS Loans from students who experienced a one-time, • Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of Funds is unexpected, serious event that precluded them from required meeting the conditions of the academic plan. • Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants for which a • Students who met all the conditions of their academic Return of Funds is required plan but still do not meet the University's regular academic standards may be allowed to continue with • Other assistance under this Title for which a Return of financial aid. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee Funds is required may make changes to the student's original academic Withdrawal Date plan based on any changes in the student's situation. The date used to determine the student's withdrawal is Students who meet all conditions of their current either the date on which the student submits the academic plan will be allowed to continue to Withdrawal or Hiatus from the University form; or the participate in the aid programs on a semester by date the student otherwise provided official notification semester basis. to the Registrar's Office of his or her intent to withdraw; or the student's last date of attendance at a documented Return of Title IV Funds Policy academically related activity; or the mid-point of the This Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) policy applies to semester if the student stops attending all classes anyone who receives federal financial aid, has begun without notifying the University. classes, and subsequently either withdraws from the courses the student was scheduled to complete and/or The federal statutory interpretation of the Return of Title receives all failing grades during the payment period. IV Funds Policy and all related information represents a Fall, spring, and summer are the three payment periods. best faith effort attempt by Stevenson University and is subject to revision at any time pending federal regulatory Overview changes and interpretation. Any revisions to the Return When a student withdraws from his or her courses for of Title IV Funds Policy will be posted on the University any reason, including medical withdrawals, he/she may website. The current policy is located at no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds stevenson.edu/finaid and select the link for "Policies and the student was originally scheduled to receive. Information." Stevenson University follows the federally prescribed policies and procedures for calculating whether the Consumer and General Information student has earned all or a portion of his or her federal Every student applying to the University for admission is financial aid. encouraged to apply for assistance through the Financial Aid Office. Information about policies, procedures, and Financial Information| 45 most of the information that a student will need to apply for financial aid, including the types of aid available and how to apply, can be accessed through Stevenson University’s financial aid website. We strongly encourage all students to spend time reviewing the tools and information there. It is important that students and families are aware of the policies that govern access to financial aid records at Stevenson University as well as the College Loan Code of Conduct, Drug Conviction and Aid Eligibility, Financial Aid Handbook, Financial Aid Guide, and various other consumer information policies. In addition, there are a variety of helpful financial aid resources available online. Direct access to their websites is available through the links listed on the Financial Aid website located at stevenson.edu/finaid. 46| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
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• Function effectively as part of a team to solve SEE: The Stevenson Educational Experience problems by communicating in constructive ways. The Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) is SU Goal No. 2: Communication (C) academically grounded in the liberal arts and sciences The SU graduate will communicate logically, clearly, and while at the same time integrating experiential precisely using written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic scholarship, ethical reasoning, and career readiness, means to acquire, organize, present, and/or document thereby preparing graduates for learning and for living. ideas and information, reflecting an awareness of Regardless of the student’s major area of study, SEE situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view. emphasizes both intellectual and practical skills, using inquiry-based methods to promote critical and creative Outcomes, Goal 2: thinking into matters ranging from personal to social to The SU graduate will be able to: national to global. By requiring firsthand experience, SEE • Interpret creative texts and/or works considering assures that graduates will be prepared to synthesize multiple interpretative perspectives and ways of what they have learned and apply it in solving the reading. complex challenges they will face in life. By setting a • Demonstrate an ability to adapt messages to standard for ethical reasoning, SEE helps students contexts, audiences, and purposes using competent develop patterns of applying those principles personally, communication. academically, and professionally so as to demonstrate their integrity. At its essence, SEE offers students the • Use language choices that are thoughtful, opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, acquire appropriate, and generally support the effectiveness expertise in an academic discipline, and develop the of the message being communicated in varied professional and personal skills necessary for life beyond contexts. college. SU Goal No. 3: Self, Societies, and the Natural See it. Do it. Live it. World (SSNW) The SU graduate will consider self, others, diverse The SEE Student Learning Goals and societies and cultures, and the physical and natural worlds, while engaging with world problems, both Outcomes contemporary and enduring. SU Goal No. 1: Intellectual Development (ID) Outcomes, Goal 3: The SU graduate will use inquiry and analysis, critical and The SU graduate will be able to: creative thinking, scientific reasoning, and quantitative skills to gather and evaluate evidence, to define and • Examine the complex dynamics of human systems by solve problems facing his or her communities, the nation, describing behavioral, interpersonal, or social and the world, and to demonstrate an appreciation for phenomena both qualitatively and quantitatively and the nature and value of the fine arts. applying multiple perspectives in order to explain those phenomena. Outcomes, Goal 1: • Examine the complex dynamics of natural systems by The SU graduate will be able to: describing biological, chemical, or physical • Communicate ideas through fine or performing arts phenomena, interpreting data or patterns in data, and by applying aesthetic principles and engaging in drawing conclusions using the appropriate scientific creative thinking. method. • Demonstrate quantitative literacy by applying • Examine the complex dynamics of human or natural mathematical strategies to analyze, model, and solve systems by analyzing texts or cultural artifacts and complex situations, and use data to communicate applying multiple perspectives (cultural, ethical, or effectively. disciplinary) in order to communicate perceptions of human experience. • Apply critical thinking skills to explore issues, ideas, and/or artifacts by examining evidence, questioning SU Goal No. 4: Experiential Learning (EL) assumptions, and acknowledging different The SU graduate will connect ideas and experiences from perspectives before formulating conclusions. a variety of contexts, synthesizing and transferring • Solve problems using scientific methods by learning to new, complex situations. formulating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing appropriate conclusions. Academic Information| 47
Outcomes, Goal 4: In First Year Seminar, ENG 152 and program courses, The SU graduate will be able to: Stevenson University students learn to: • Compare life experiences and academic knowledge to 1. Identify their own cultural rules and biases. infer situational similarities and differences and 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of connect examples, facts, or theories from more than other cultures. one field of study or perspective. 3. Recognize intellectual and emotional dimensions of • Apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies more than one worldview. gained in one situation to a new situation. 4. Express openness to culturally different others. SU Goal No. 5: Career Readiness (CR) The SU graduate will demonstrate personal direction, University Degree Requirements professional know-how, and discipline expertise in preparation for entry into the workplace or graduate Stevenson Educational Experience studies. Requirements Outcomes, Goal 5: The Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) is comprised of general education coursework and coursework in a The SU graduate will be able to: student’s major field of study. • Imagine and articulate a personal direction following The SEE general education requirements, which include realistic self-appraisal and reflection. writing and communication intensive courses and courses • Utilize professional skills and tools to navigate in the distribution areas of liberal arts and sciences, are challenges and opportunities. outlined below. Please note that some programs may • Demonstrate the discipline expertise necessary to be require specific courses in some of these areas. Please competitive in a chosen career. consult the major program requirements and suggested course sequences for more information. The complete list • Demonstrate competency in technology appropriate of these courses can be found on the Registrar's Office to the discipline. portal page. SU Goal No. 6: Ethics in Practice (EIP) Writing and Communication Requirement (15 credits): The SU graduate will practice integrity in the academic All bachelor’s degree-seeking students must complete enterprise, professional settings, and personal courses that fulfill the SEE Writing and Communication relationships. requirement: two writing instruction courses, two writing- Outcomes, Goal 6: intensive (WI) courses, and one communication-intensive (CI) course. The SU graduate will be able to: Two writing instruction courses: • Think critically about complex ethical issues. • ENG 150 or 151 (3 credits) • Practice the highest ethical standards of a profession. • ENG 152 or 153 (3 credits) • Complete academic or professional assignments in an ethical manner. Two Writing Intensive (WI) courses: • Engage in behaviors that constitute a pattern of • At least one WI course must be in the student's major personal integrity. area of study. Revised Fall 2016 • One WI course must be at the 200-level. • One WI course must be at the 300-level or 400 level. Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and One Communication Intensive (CI) course Please note: A single course may fulfill either a WI or CI Competency (IKC) standard. No single course may count as both writing Nurturing, respecting, and cultivating an atmosphere intensive and communication intensive. A single course where individual differences and identities are perceived can fulfill either a WI or CI requirement and a liberal arts as valuable strengths is critical to developing an inclusive and sciences distribution requirement. learning environment for every student at Stevenson Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement University. (37-39 credits). The Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency All bachelor’s degree-seeking students must complete (IKC) commitment provides students with opportunities courses that fulfill the SEE liberal arts and sciences to develop cultural competencies by engaging with distribution requirement. No single course may count in cross-disciplinary perspectives. more than one distribution area for the purpose of Developing students' intercultural knowledge and fulfilling the SEE requirement. The discipline areas are competence enables them to meaningfully engage with represented by the course prefix designators that others, identify familiar and unfamiliar cultural patterns, precede the course number in the catalog (e.g., PHIL, and respond with empathy to diverse perspectives as REL, MATH). articulated by the Association of American College and Universities Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric (2016). 48| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Humanities (HUM; 12 credits) science; middle school education: liberal arts and Four courses in at least three different discipline areas technology (with a concentration in English/Language are required.1 ENG 151 and ENG 152 may not be used to Arts and Social Studies or Mathematics and Science); fulfill this requirement. nursing; legal studies; psychology; public history; and theatre and media performance. Stevenson University Science and Mathematics (SR, SR-L, QL; 10–12 credits) also offers accelerated bachelor’s degree programs for Three courses in at least two different discipline areas are adult learners through Stevenson University Online. For required. Additionally, more information about accelerated bachelor's degrees and graduate degrees, please consult the Stevenson • One course must be a laboratory science (SR-L). University Online Catalog. • One course must carry the MATH designation and QL In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Stevenson label. University, a student must: Social Sciences (SS; 6 credits) • Earn a minimum of 120 credits, which must include a Two courses in two different discipline areas are minimum of 15 credits at the 300- or 400- level. required. • Complete the SEE requirements. Fine Arts (FA; 3 credits) • Complete the courses required by the major. Note – One course in the fine arts is required. Grades of "I" (Incomplete) must be cleared from the student’s record Foreign Language (6 credits) • Complete INT 100: Principles of Academic Integrity. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree must complete two semesters of a foreign language from the • Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at point of placement or complete the 202 level of a least 2.00; the GPA is calculated on the basis of work foreign language. done at Stevenson University only. 1The discipline areas are represented by the course prefix • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA in the major of 2.00 designators that precede the course number in the or higher. Some majors have additional GPA catalog (e.g. PHIL, REL, MATH) requirements; please consult the "Fields of Study" section for specific requirements. Grade Requirements: • Earn at least 30 credits at Stevenson University. • The minimum passing grade for ENG 151 and ENG 152 is a "C". • If completing a BA degree, a student must complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point • Students must earn a minimum grade of "D" in of placement or complete the 202 level of a foreign courses that are used to fulfill only SEE language. requirements. • Comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations • Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in any of the University course that fulfills both a major requirement and a SEE requirement. • File the official Application for Graduation in accordance with published deadlines.
Courses that fulfill SEE requirements are identified using Minors the following designations in the course descriptions. In order to enhance the university experience, Stevenson CI – Communication Intensive University offers students the option to pursue FA – Fine Arts professional and discipline minors. All students are HUM – Humanities encouraged to consider pursuing a minor. QL – Quantitative Literacy Discipline Minors SR – Scientific Reasoning SR-L – Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory Discipline minors allow students to expand their SS – Social Sciences professional flexibility, develop skills to be applied to WI – Writing Intensive graduate or professional programs, and pursue personal or intellectual interests. Students who wish to minor in a Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree particular field or discipline can structure a minor course The University offers bachelor’s degrees in the following of study with the assistance of an academic advisor. 30 disciplines: accounting, applied mathematics; General guidelines for all minors appear below; any biochemistry; biology; biomedical engineering, business additional discipline-specific guidelines for each minor administration; business communication; business can be found in the minor descriptions within the Field information systems; chemistry; communication studies, of Study section of the catalog. computer information systems; counseling and human General Guidelines for Earning a Minor services, criminal justice; early childhood education: • A minor consists of at least six courses (for a liberal arts and technology; elementary education: liberal minimum of 18 credits) in a particular discipline. arts and technology; English language and literature; environmental science; fashion design; fashion • Up to two courses that are among a student's major merchandising; film and moving image; graphic design; requirements can be used toward a minor in another interdisciplinary studies; marketing; medical laboratory discipline. For example, up to two psychology courses Academic Information| 49
that are required by the nursing major can be used Development, Human Resources, Management and toward a minor in psychology. Organizational Leadership, and Real Estate. Professional • Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in a minors can be paired with many different majors but course for it to be counted toward a minor. were designed particularly for students in majors that do not have a pre-determined career path. Students can declare a minor by submitting a Declaration of Minor Form, which is available on the WebXpress Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development* Student Menu under the Registrar’s Office forms, prior to Prepares students to understand the skills and their last semester of study. Once this declaration is commitment required to start a new venture or build a submitted to the Registrar's Office, students can track small business; to organize and write a complete their progress in their minor using "My Progress" in successful business plan that can be used to start a new Student Planning. Minors may not be requested after a business and apply for venture capital; and to set student has graduated. Minors are currently being appropriate marketing objectives for small business offered in the following fields: growth. • Accounting • MGT 204: Principles of Management (Fall or Spring) • Art • MKT 206: Principles of Marketing (Fall or Spring) • Biology • MGT 224: Principles of Entrepreneurship (Fall and • Chemistry Spring) • Communication • MGT 324: Entrepreneurial Business Planning (Fall or Spring) • Counseling and Human Services
• Criminal Justice Human Resources • Cybersecurity Provides a foundation for careers in the human resources • Economics industry through the study of workforce development, • English compensation and planning, and employee relations. • Environmental Science • MGT 318: Human Resource Management • Fashion Design • MGT 320: Compensation and Benefits • Fashion Merchandising • MGT 321: Employee Training and Development • Film and Moving Image • INBUS/MGT 347: International Human Resources • Graphic Design • History Management and Organizational Leadership* • Information Systems Provides a foundation in business management through the study of management fundamentals, employee • Legal Studies (This minor is not intended to prepare relations, and organization leadership. students to work as paralegals and is not approved by the American Bar Association.) • LAW 325: Employment Law (Fall or Spring, as needed) • Management • MGT 310: Organizational Behavior (Fall and Spring) • Marketing • MGT 318: Human Resource Management (Fall) • Mathematics • MGT 340: Organizational Leadership (Spring)
• Medical Humanities Real Estate • Medical Laboratory Science Provides instruction in the basics of the real estate • Music industry and offers core skills for entry-level work in the • Philosophy fields of commercial real estate and development. • Photography • REA 300: Principles of Real Estate • Psychology • REA 310: Property and Asset Management • Religion • REA 320: Commercial Real Estate Transactions • Sociology • REA 400: Real Estate Market Analysis, Valuation and • Theatre and Media Performance Finance Professional Minors Professional minors are intended to give students additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals. Each of
Stevenson’s four professional minors described below consists of four courses tied to a specific industry/profession: Entrepreneurship and Small Business 50| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Software Design and Coding BA/MAT option. Students who wish to purse this degree Provides a foundation in information systems to prepare program can earn a bachelor's degree in applied students to perform industry-specific IT tasks in the mathematics, biochemistry, biology, or environmental workplace through the study of programming and science and a master's of art in teaching degree with technology infrastructures. certification in secondary biology, chemistry, or mathematics with a STEM focus. • IS 135: MS Office Applications (Fall and Spring) Biochemistry, biology, and chemistry majors may pursue • IS 201: Management Information Systems (Fall and the BS/MFS option in forensic sciences. Students who Spring) wish to pursue this degree program can earn a • IS 240: Programming Concept (Fall and Spring) bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry • IS 345: Java Programming (Fall) and a master's in forensic sciences. *Due to curricular overlap, students who are majoring in Students may also pursue the bachelor's to master's business administration are not permitted to pursue this option in business and technology, communication professional minor. studies, community-based education and leadership, crime scene investigation, cyber forensics, digital Second Bachelor’s Degrees forensics, forensic accounting, forensic investigation, The second bachelor’s program is designed to meet the forensic studies, and healthcare management. needs of graduates who wish to attain proficiency in Detailed information can be found in the Stevenson another major field. To qualify for admission, students University Online Catalog Admission to the Bachelor's to must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally Master's Degree Option for Current Stevenson University accredited institution. A maximum of 90 transferable Undergraduates. credits from a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution may be applied toward the second Master's Degrees bachelor’s degree. Stevenson University currently offers the following In addition the student must fulfill all major requirements master’s degrees through Stevenson University Online. for the new program and must take a minimum of 30 • Business and Technology Management credit hours at Stevenson University. To become fully • Communication Studies acquainted with the program and its advantages, students should arrange for an appointment with the • Community Based Education and Leadership appropriate departmental representative. At that time, • Crime Scene Investigation questions regarding formal admission, academic • Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics requirements, course load, and other topics can be discussed in detail. Students should bring copies of their • Forensic Accounting college transcripts to this appointment. • Forensic Investigation • Forensic Science Double Majors and Double Degrees • Forensic Studies Double Majors • Healthcare Management A student interested in a double major should discuss their interest with their success coach or advisor and • Integrative Learning then contact the department chair of their declared • Nursing major for an appointment to discuss options. The • Teaching (MAT) student's department chair will work with the student and the department chair in the secondary major to For more information about any of these programs, develop a plan of study for the double major. Please check the Stevenson website at stevenson.edu or the note, there are many double major combinations that Stevenson University Online Catalog. can be completed within eight semesters, but some major combinations may take longer or may not be Additional Learning Opportunities available. Double Degrees Experiential Learning Students who are earning two bachelor’s degrees at Experiential learning involves a process of learning, Stevenson University must complete all program doing, and reflecting and provides Stevenson students requirements for each degree as well as complete a with the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience. minimum of 30 credits which count only toward the Experiential learning empowers students to connect ideas second bachelor’s degree. These courses may consist of and experiences from a variety of contexts, synthesizing program requirements and general electives (if needed). and transferring what they have learned in the classroom To complete the second degree, students must have to situations beyond the classroom. Stevenson offers earned a minimum of 150 credits. students a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, practicums, clinicals, undergraduate Bachelor's to Master's Degree Options research, service-learning, and study abroad. Applied mathematics, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and environmental science majors may pursue the Academic Information| 51
International and Off-Campus Study Undergraduate Research Stevenson University offers exciting international and Undergraduate research provides an opportunity for domestic study opportunities for academic credit. students to conduct original, independent research in Students can choose from SU faculty-led travel courses their academic field under the mentorship of Stevenson or approved "SU in" and affiliate programs in a variety of faculty or an off-campus mentor. Students apply the countries around the world, including the United States. knowledge gained from course work to original research Terms include fall and/or spring semester, Winterim, questions and hone their critical thinking, technical, and summer and spring break. Participation requires an communication skills in the context of a professional application be submitted by stated deadlines. Costs vary, research setting. Undergraduate research allows students with many options allowing financial aid and scholarships to experience what it means to be a scholar in their field, to be applied. It is recommended that students confer working at the forefront of a discipline and advancing with their academic advisors early on in their time at SU knowledge. to plan an international or domestic study experience Many opportunities exist for students to engage in into their overall academic program. Engaging in off- undergraduate research in many programs, including campus programs directly enhances Stevenson’s mission independent research courses, capstone research to graduate students with the competence and experiences, summer research experiences, work study, confidence needed to address creatively the and research assistant positions. The Office of Sponsored opportunities and problems facing their communities, the Programs and Research also offers information on many nation, and the world. off-campus summer research opportunities. Questions regarding international and off-campus study should be directed to the Office of International and Off- Summer Sessions Campus Study. [email protected]. For more The summer session at Stevenson University offers information, please see the Office of International and opportunities to take accelerated online classes as well as Off-Campus Study's portal page or the SUGlobal site at traditional on-site classes. Often students use this Study Abroad at Stevenson. opportunity to explore a subject that they have not had the opportunity to do as well as use it to lighten their Internships course load for an upcoming semester. During the All majors at Stevenson require students to participate in summer session, any student with a GPA of 2.00 or better at least one internship or career-focused capstone or is permitted to enroll in one 8-week one course and/or experiential learning course. Consult each program one 8-week two course. No permission is required. No section in the Fields of Study section of this catalog for traditional student is permitted to enroll in more than more detailed information. one online course per 8-week summer session. Students can also explore internship opportunities Students in traditional undergraduate programs are not through Handshake, an online employment database eligible to take accelerated, eight-week online courses maintained by the Career Connection Center. The CCC offered by the Stevenson University Online in fall or staff is available to assist students with resume and cover spring, although students may enroll in 15-week online letter writing and interview preparation skills, as well as courses. techniques for searching for internships. Internships.com is another resource available through Blackboard. All Winterim credit-bearing internships must be approved by the Winterim gives students an opportunity to take an appropriate program coordinator, department chair, innovative and exciting course and fulfill SEE or program associate dean, or school dean. Students must secure an requirements in just three short weeks. Courses are internship and register for the coordinating course prior offered on-campus and off-campus. Additional to the semester in which they plan to complete the information can be found on the Registrar's portal page internship. at Winterim. Service-Learning Service-learning is an intentional teaching and learning Courses at Another Institution strategy that integrates meaningful service with academic instruction and reflection. Through service-learning, Baltimore Student Exchange Program students, faculty, and community partners collaborate to Stevenson University students have the opportunity to address real-life needs, locally, and globally. Through participate in the Baltimore Student Exchange Program service-learning courses, students gain a deeper (BSEP), which generally allows them to enroll at other understanding of subject matter as well as complex social local colleges and universities without incurring issues. Service-learning allows students to become skilled additional tuition charges, though some fees may apply. in relating theory with practice while building The course credits and grades will be calculated into the connections with the community and enhancing their student’s GPA as if the courses were taken at Stevenson. future employment opportunities. Service-learning Students must be full-time at Stevenson and can take no courses are also offered during the Winterim from time more than two courses per year at another participating to time. Due do the low cost of Winterim courses, it is institution on a "space available" basis. Students who an excellent time to participate in a service-learning participate in the BSEP must comply with all deadlines course. and other regulations at the visiting institutions. The 52| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Baltimore Student Exchange Program Registration Form Class Level Completed Credits Class Year is available in the Registrar's Office. Registration for BSEP courses typically occurs just prior to the start of a given Freshman 0 to 26.5 First semester. Sophomore 27 to 54.5 Second You will find a complete list of other colleges and universities participating in this program at BSEP. Junior 55 to 89.5 Third Other Institutions Senior 90 or more credits Fourth After degree-seeking students have matriculated at Stevenson University, transfer of courses from other institutions requires advance approval on the "Request Undergraduate Grading Scale to Take Courses at Another Institution" form located on the WebXpress Student Menu under the Registrar’s In general, the grading scale in the table below serves as Office forms. the basic numeric standard that faculty use in evaluating student performance. Instructors will explain the grading Approval of these requests is based on clear evidence system clearly on the course syllabus. that such courses are comparable to the Stevenson University courses. Courses included on the Approved The academic standing of a student is determined by the Off-Campus Course List located on the Registrar's Office quality and quantity of his or her work. A student’s portal page have already received thorough vetting by grades are based on the level of achievement in class the appropriate associate dean, department chair, or work and by mastery demonstrated on examinations and program coordinator. Approval of courses not appearing other projects. Midterm grades are advisory; the semester on the list is made by the associate dean, department grades determine actual academic standing. chair, or program coordinator of the department offering Students’ final grades are posted in Student Planning at the course. Students are strongly advised to consult with the end of the session or semester. their advisors prior to seeking permission to take a The grading system for undergraduate students is course at another institution to determine how the provided below. (The grading system used for graduate course applies to their degree audit. Credit may not be students is described in the Stevenson University Online given for courses that are taken at another institution Catalog.) when the student has not gone through the course approval process The following guidelines apply: Grade Numeric Standard Quality Points Awarded 1. Students may take up to 3 courses at another A 93–100 4.0 institution once they have begun attendance at A- 90–92 3.7 Stevenson. Lecture/laboratory courses count as one course. B+ 87–89 3.3 2. Courses may not be taken elsewhere during fall and B 83–86 3.0 spring semesters if they are being offered at Stevenson. B- 80–82 2.7 3. All major requirements must be taken at Stevenson C+ 77–79 2.3 University. When a major requirement also fulfills a SEE requirement, it may be taken outside of C 70–76 2.0 Stevenson only upon the approval of the academic D 60–69 1.0 administrator of the student's major. 4. Because the curriculum is based on a special F 0–59 0.0 commitment to writing, all writing instruction and FX Student stops attending classes prior to the writing-intensive courses must be taken at Stevenson University. withdrawal deadline, yet fails to officially withdraw. This is calculated as a grade of "F" in Academic Standing and Grading Information the GPA. Calculation of Class Level WF Course withdrawal after the specified term An undergraduate student's class level is determined by the number of completed credits. Please note class level deadline. This is calculated as a grade of "F" in does not always determine the class level within a the GPA. particular major. W Course withdrawal within the specified term
deadline. This is not calculated in the GPA. AUD Audit (see additional information below). This is not calculated in the GPA. Academic Information| 53
I Incomplete (see additional information below). Grade Appeals This is not calculated in the GPA. For additional information regarding grade appeals, please see University Policies located on the Stevenson P/NC Pass or No Credit (see additional information University website. Please note a student has seven calendar days from the date grades are posted to submit below). This is not calculated in the GPA. an appeal. Grade Point Average Academic Probation Academic standing, graduation, and honors are based on Any student who has attempted 6 to 18 semester hours the grade point average. To calculate the cumulative of credit and whose grade point average falls below 1.50 GPA, total the credit hours and then the grade points is on academic probation. A student who has attempted from all semesters. Divide the total grade points by the 19 to 29 semester hours of credit and whose cumulative total credit hours. The grade points allotted to each letter grade point average falls below 1.90 is on academic grade are listed in the Grading System section of the probation. After a student attempts 30 or more credits, catalog. he or she must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above in order to be in good Incompletes academic standing. A student who falls below the A grade of incomplete (I) will only be granted by written standards of good academic standing will be placed on request by the student and is subject to the approval of academic probation. Once a student is placed on the faculty member and the Department Chair or probation, the student is required to meet with his or her Program Coordinator of the major in which the course academic advisor or a representative from the Office of resides. The Request for Incomplete Grade form is Student Success before the start of the following available through the Student Menu in WebXpress under semester. Students on academic probation are strongly the Registrar’s Office forms and must be used; an email encouraged to continue meeting with their advisor or a is not sufficient to request an incomplete. Incompletes representative from the Office of Student Success are granted only when a student has completed at least throughout the semester to discuss strategies for 75% of the semester and circumstances such as illness, improvement. death in the family, or a documented crisis situation prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the semester. A grade of incomplete must be Credits Academic Good Academic requested no later than the last day of classes at the end Attempted Probation Standing of the semester or session in which the student is taking the course. A student must submit to his/her instructor (Cumulative (Cumulative GPA) the work outlined on the submitted Request for GPA) Incomplete Grade form no later than 30 days after the last day of the semester. The instructor then has 5 days 6 – 18 1.49 or below 1.50 or above to submit a change of grade form to the Registrar’s Office. If a change of grade form is not submitted within 19 – 29 1.89 or below 1.90 or above this time frame (35 days from the last day of the 30 or more 1.99 or below 2.00 or above semester), the grade of “I” will automatically convert to a grade of "F." Exceptions to this policy require special Academic Suspension review by the Dean of the School in which the course resides. Student grades are reviewed at the end of each semester. Once a student is put on probation, if he or Pass/No Credit Option she falls below the standard for good academic standing (as defined above) in the next semester, the student will Students may take two pass/no credit courses outside of be placed on academic suspension for one full semester. the major requirements unless otherwise stipulated by If extenuating circumstances exist, a student may appeal the major. Students may take only one pass/no credit the suspension through the Academic Review Board course per semester for a total of two courses on the process prior to being away from the University. If no student’s transcript. A passing grade in this option extenuating circumstances exist or the Academic Review equates to a "C" or better, and pass/no credit courses do Board determines that a suspension stands, a student not have an impact on the student’s GPA. Students may may petition for reinstatement after a semester of register for pass/no credit and may switch to credit no academic suspension and go through the Academic later than the published add/drop date. A change from Review Board process. credit to pass/no credit must also take place during the published add/drop date. The pass/no credit option Academic Review Board Process encourages students to take electives for intellectual Specific deadlines and instructions for Academic Review exploration. This option does not affect classes that Board appeals are outlined in the letter that the student already have department pass/fail or pass/no credit. receives upon suspension. Please note that students are Additional information is available in the Registrar's not automatically granted a hearing before the Academic Office. Review Board. If a student is not granted a hearing, the suspension stands. 54| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Students for whom an appeal is granted will come before of instructional situations such as practica, the Academic Review Board to discuss their academic internships, and cooperative education status. The Board will make one of the following placements, when supervision is ensured and decisions: learning is documented; or 1. The student is reinstated on continued probation and (d) Instruction delivered by electronic media must follow specific requirements outlined in the based on the equivalent outcomes in student reinstatement letter provided by the Academic Review learning in §D(1)(a) of this regulation, and may Board after the hearing. See reinstatement include a combination of telelessons, classroom information below. instruction, student consultation with instructors, and readings, when supervision is ensured and 2. The suspension stands. learning is documented. Academic Dismissal A third suspension due to failure to maintain good (2) One quarter hour of credit is awarded for instruction academic standing will result in an automatic dismissal equivalent to 2/3 of the contact hours required for 1 from the University. Students dismissed from the credit hour. University may apply for reinstatement after a period of two years. Federal credit hour definition (34 CFR §600.2) A credit hour is an amount of work represented in Academic Reinstatement intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established Instructions for petitioning for reinstatement can be equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than: found on the Stevenson Admissions webpage. Petitions must be submitted no later than June 1 for the fall semester and January 2 for the spring semester. Upon • one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction receipt of the petition, the Academic Review Board will and a minimum of two hours of out of class student contact students who will be granted a hearing to work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for schedule a meeting. one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the If a student is reinstated, he or she is on continued equivalent amount of work over a different amount of probation and must follow specific requirements outlined time;or in the reinstatement letter provided by the Academic Review Board after the hearing. Additionally, upon • at least an equivalent amount of work as required in reinstatement, the student’s next semester GPA must paragraph (1) of this definition for other activities as meet the appropriate standard for academic good established by an institution, including laboratory standing listed above, and the student must restore their work, internships, practica, studio work, and other cumulative GPA to a 2.00 within two consecutive academic work leading toward to the award of credit semesters of reinstatement. If either requirement is not hours. For additional information please see the met, the student will be suspended. Academic Affairs portal page. In cases where a student is seeking reinstatement after a Registration sanction of suspension due to academic misconduct, the student must complete the Petition for Reinstatement Registration takes place on the days scheduled in the form, and appear before the Academic Review Board. academic calendar. Students may register on or after their assigned appointment time, and registration is done online using Student Planning, a software package Registration and Course Information designed for registration. Prior to registration, all students are required to meet with their advisor. It is the Credit Hour Definition advisor’s responsibility to check the student off in Regardless of course duration, delivery, or instructional Student Planning so that registration will be enabled for method, Stevenson University awards academic credit in the student. compliance with Maryland state requirements outlined in There are several circumstances that could cause a the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and with the student's registration to be blocked. Students who have Department of Education’s federal credit-hour definition, not completed the required Student Health Profile will as defined in the Federal Code of Regulations. not be allowed to register as well as those students who have not met their financial obligations to the University. State credit hour definition (COMAR 13b.02.02.16.D) Those students who have not been cleared by Student (1) An in-State institution shall award 1 credit hour for: Accounts prior to the start of the semester will be removed from their classes. (a) A minimum of 15 hours, of 50 minutes each Courses may be canceled for insufficient enrollment, and of actual class time, exclusive of registration, students will be notified via email regarding course study days, and holidays; cancellations. (b) A minimum of 30 hours, of 50 minutes each All prerequisites, including any minimum grade of supervised laboratory or studio time, exclusive requirements, for a course must be fulfilled prior to of registration, study days, and holidays; starting the course. Students may be removed from a (c) A minimum of 45 hours, of 50 minutes each Academic Information| 55 course when the prerequisites have not been met. credit course for billing and credit hour load, but no Students are not permitted to "sit in" on classes for credit is applied to the degree. The University also offers which they are not registered. a co-remediation model in ENG 150. This course is a For more information about registration, please see three credit course but students receive four hours of the Registration Guide on the Registrar's webpage and instruction each week. ENG 150 fulfills the first semester information on the Registrar's portal page. composition requirement. Students in traditional undergraduate programs are not Attendance eligible to take accelerated, eight-week online courses Each student is responsible for his or her own class offered by the Stevenson University Online in fall or attendance and regular attendance is expected. Every spring, although students may enroll in 15-week online student is responsible for the material covered or the courses. During the summer session, any traditional skills exercised during scheduled classes. Grades will be undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.00 or better is based on demonstrated achievement of the objectives of permitted to enroll in one 8-week one course and/or one the course, not on attendance in class as such. Although 8-week two course. No permission is required. No attendance alone does not determine grades, students traditional student is permitted to enroll in more than should be aware that grades may depend on class one online course per 8-week summer session. activities, experiments, discussions, or quizzes for which Completion of GPS 101 is required for all first-time consistent attendance is necessary. Students who stop traditional students taking an online course attending and fail to officially withdraw from a class will Course Load be given a grade of "FX" which calculates as an "F" in the GPA. For full-time status, a student may take 12 - 18 credits each semester; however, the normal full-time Course Add/Drop undergraduate course load is 15 to 17 credit hours per Students may add or drop classes only during the semester. Credits earned during Winterim do not count published add/drop period. Course changes during the toward a student’s regular fall or spring course load for add/drop period will not be reflected on the student’s the purpose of determining full-time status or financial transcript. aid. Students must take a minimum of 12 credits in fall or spring to be considered a full-time student for that Course Withdrawal semester, regardless of Winterim enrollment. To withdraw from a course, students must complete a A student may not register for more than 18 credit hours Course Withdrawal form and submit the form to the in any one semester without the permission of the Registrar's Office. Students may not withdraw from student's advisor and the department chair or program courses online through Student Planning. Notice to the coordinator. There is an additional tuition charge for instructor of intent to withdraw is not sufficient. Students credits over 18. If the total number of credits taken by a who stop attending and fail to officially withdraw from a student in any given fall and Winterim semesters exceeds class will be given a grade of "FX" which calculates as an 18, then the student will pay standard tuition rates for "F." any credits taken in excess of 18 in Winterim. Students may withdraw from a course only during the Non-Credit Courses published withdrawal dates. Students withdrawing from class during this period will have a "W" recorded on their The University offers a non-credit developmental math transcript; a grade of "W" does not affect the GPA. The course that provide support for basic skills. If, as a result last date for withdrawal from a course without penalty is of placement testing, a student is required to complete listed in the enrollment calendar for each semester which such a course, the course will count for determining can be found on the Registrar's Office portal page. charges and course credit load. However, no credit is Withdrawing from a course after the published applied toward the degree requirements. withdrawal date results in a grade of "WF." Students may MATH 005# - Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning is a not withdraw from classes during exam week. four credit course for billing and credit hour load, but no Traditional students who withdraw from an accelerated credit is applied to the degree requirements. It is course that is offered any time during the semester must designed to review the foundational mathematics which do so during the published drop/add period. After students need to succeed in introductory MATH courses. drop/add ends, students will be able to withdraw based The University also offers co-remediation courses for all on the published schedule, but no refunds of tuition will introductory credit-bearing Math courses. If, as a result of be given even if the class has not started. placement testing, a student is required to complete such a course, the student will take the credit-bearing course A student may be administratively withdrawn from the along with the matching co-remediation course. These University if his or her absences in a class are excessive. co-remediation courses will be considered equivalent to two credits when determining fees and course credit Auditing Courses load. However, no credit for the co-remediation portion A student may audit a class if it is open for enrollment. of the course is applied toward the degree requirements. Students may change an audit to a credit course only ENG 006# - College Reading Lab emphasizes college- during the drop/add period. Students may change a level reading, effective study skills, and methods of credit course to an audit until the last day to withdraw developing a college-level vocabulary. This is a three with a "W." A student can change a course to audit 56| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog status by using the Course Audit form that is available on student to provide an opportunity for the student to take the Student Menu on WebXpress. Changing a course to the examination at a rescheduled time. At that point, the "audit" may have financial aid implications and will also student should contact the Academic Link to reschedule make an athlete ineligible if the athlete is no longer full- the examination. Students will not be permitted to time. Courses that are audited are the same cost as reschedule for reasons other than documented courses that are taken for credit, and no academic credit emergencies or illness. A student who is scheduled to is given for an audited class. Students who change a take three or more exams in one day should contact the course to audit status are expected to attend the class. Registrar's Office no later than the Monday of the last week of classes regarding rescheduling an exam. The Repeating Courses Registrar’s Office will work with the student’s faculty to An undergraduate student may not register for the same determine which exam will be rescheduled. Requests course more than two times without prior approval of received after the Monday of the last week of classes the Academic Dean of the school in which the course is cannot be accommodated. offered. Withdrawals and audits count as attempts. If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade will be Leave of Absence used in calculating the cumulative grade point average. A degree-seeking student who finds it necessary to cease However, all courses taken will remain on the student's enrollment at the University (for one or more consecutive transcript. If a student withdraws from a course that has semesters with the intent of resuming studies at a later already been taken, the grade of “W” does not replace date) must complete the leave of absence section of the the original grade in the calculation of the student’s Withdrawal from the University form that is available on grade point average. WebXpress Student Menu under the Registrar’s Office forms Athletic Department Class Conflict . This request will ensure that the student will not need Information to reapply for admission when he or she returns. This Stevenson would like to provide the best education leave of absence is effective for two consecutive possible for those individuals who have chosen to semesters. A student who is on leave of absence for represent the University in intercollegiate athletic three or more consecutive semesters must reapply for participation. Student athletes will, on occasion, have admission and will be under the requirements of the new varsity athletic conference National Collegiate Athletic catalog year of readmission. Association (NCAA) games scheduled at times that conflict with regularly scheduled academic classes. Withdrawal from the University Student athletes should keep in mind their athletic A degree-seeking student who wishes to withdraw from schedules when registering for classes each semester. the University must do so in writing. The official The NCAA Compliance Officer issues the Stevenson Withdrawal from University form is available through the University Athletics Department Class Conflict Student Menu in WebXpress under the Forms - Confirmation Form each semester to validated student- Traditional Students Only link. A student may be athletes participating in their NCAA traditional season. administratively withdrawn from the University if his or The Class Conflict Confirmation Form outlines her absences in a class are excessive. comprehensive information on student-athlete, faculty, Military Service Withdraw and Refund Policy and athletic department staff responsibilities. If a student athlete or faculty member has any questions regarding Stevenson University students who are called to active the form or is in need of further information, please duty during the course of a term or session should contact the Athletic Department office manager at 443- contact the VA School Certifying Official to formally 352-4251. withdraw for military service. For the purpose of this policy, military service is defined as “service, whether Change of Catalog Year voluntary or involuntary, in the armed forces, including If a student elects to move to a new catalog year, all service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve, policies of the new catalog will apply to the student, and on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time the student must fulfill all requirements of the new National Guard duty under federal authority for a period catalog year. Students may not change to a prior catalog of more than 30 consecutive days under a call or order year. If a student desires to change to a new catalog to active duty of more than 30 consecutive days” (ED 34 year, the student should discuss this with his/her C.F.R. 668.18). academic advisor so that all implications of the change Students who withdraw from the University for military are fully reviewed. A Change of Catalog Year form is service during the course of a term or session are eligible available on WebXpress under Student Forms. for a 100% refund of tuition and fees. Room and board expenses will be prorated based on the official date of Final Examinations withdrawal. All students are required to take final examinations. If a Students must supply a copy of military orders to be student misses an examination because of an emergency eligible for any tuition, fees, or room and board or illness, the student must contact the faculty member adjustments. Students receiving financial aid will be as soon as possible. If the student cannot reach the subject to the refund policies as provided by the federal faculty member, the student should contact the Office of or state agency sponsoring the aid. Department of Student Success. The faculty member will work with the Defense Military Tuition Assistance and Veteran’s Academic Information| 57
Education Benefits will be returned to the government with proactive learning engagement in academic integrity agency as required. potential academic misconduct violations will be reduced. Students who have to withdraw from the University after Students who fail to complete the course by the deadline the add/drop deadline will receive a grade of W or I, will be unable to register for classes for the next depending on the amount of coursework completed and semester until the course is completed. the expected length of the absence. Stevenson University requires students found responsible for a first violation of academic misconduct to complete an online integrity education course. Please note Transcript Requests students may incur a charge for the course. Transcripts are sent at the request of the student through For additional information about the Academic Integrity Webxpress or through National Student Clearinghouse. and Academic Misconduct policies, please see University The Registrar’s Office does not accept email requests. Policies located on the Stevenson University website. Faxed requests are not accepted, and transcripts are not faxed. All financial obligations to the University (parking violations, library fines, and invoices for lost items) must Graduation Information be met, or official transcripts will be held. To qualify for graduation, students must meet all Current students can print an unofficial copy of their University and program requirements as stated in the transcript from WebXpress or order an official transcript University catalog. Students must fulfill catalog from WebXpress by completing the required information requirements in effect at the time of matriculation or on the "Official Transcript Request" page. Current students may elect to move to a later catalog year. students may also request an official transcript sent Students may not split requirements from multiple electronically by going to National Student catalog years. It is the responsibility of the student to Clearinghouse. Alumni or students who have withdrawn fulfill all requirements for graduation. Careful consultation from the University must request their transcripts with an academic advisor is strongly encouraged. through National Student Clearinghouse. Degrees are conferred in May, August, or December. Students who complete degree requirements in a FERPA: Notice to Students Winterim term will be a May graduate and are eligible to participate in the May ceremony. Participation in a Stevenson University complies with the provisions of the commencement ceremony does not confer a degree. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 Diplomas and final transcripts may be withheld for any U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and any subsequent graduate with unresolved financial obligations or non- amendments or regulations. Stevenson University compliance with federal financial aid regulations. students are afforded specific rights in accordance with The academic record of anyone receiving a degree is FERPA. closed three months after the end of the semester. Any • The right to inspect and review their education changes to the academic record must be made by this records within a maximum of 45 days after the date. request is made. The right to request the amendment of education records if the student believes the Diploma Information records are inaccurate or misleading. Diplomas are mailed to the address listed on the • The right to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of application for graduation. They are sent via standard their student records. U.S. mail the month following graduation. Diplomas are • The right to file a complaint with the Department of sent after all final grades have been received and degree Education about a violation of FERPA requirements are confirmed complete. Diplomas include the graduate’s name, degree, major, and academic Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206 for honors, if earned. The date listed on the diploma reflects additional information about FERPA. the end of the semester when the degree is officially considered complete rather than the commencement Academic Integrity date. The official academic transcript, not the diploma, is Stevenson University expects all members of its considered the certifying document to verify a degree. community to behave with integrity. Honesty and Graduates will be issued one diploma. Additional copies integrity provide the clearest path to knowledge, will not be provided, however, a replacement diploma understanding, and truth – the highest goals of an may be requested by alumni. Replacement diplomas may academic institution. For students, integrity is be requested due to the name change from Villa Julie fundamental to the development of intellect, character, College to Stevenson University, due to an official and the personal and professional ethics that will govern personal name change, or due to a lost or damaged their lives and shape their careers. diploma. The replacement diploma may only be Students entering Stevenson are required to complete requested by the alumnus in writing using the request INT 100, Principles of Academic Integrity, a brief online form located on the Stevenson University website. The course covering academic integrity. The deadline for fee for a replacement diploma is $30. completing the course is one week prior to the beginning of Registration. It is the University’s vision that 58| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Graduation Application Dean’s List Graduating students are required to submit an The Dean’s List announces full-time undergraduate Application for Graduation to the Registrar's Office students whose academic achievement is outstanding according to published deadlines. At the time of during each semester. To qualify, a student must earn a application, a $25 fee is charged. grade point average of 3.50 or better and have • December graduates must file by August 1. completed 12 or more credits that count toward degree requirements during that semester. Developmental • May and August graduates must file by January 1. courses are not included in this calculation. A student is Failure to apply by the published deadlines may delay not eligible for the Dean’s List while an incomplete grade the evaluation and awarding of a student's degree. is in effect. Students may apply online via WebXpress. Who’s Who Among Students in American Graduation Ceremonies Colleges Scheduled commencement ceremonies are held in May Each year, junior and senior students are selected by the and December. Spring and summer graduates are invited University for listing in Who’s Who Among Students in to participate in the commencement ceremony in May. American Universities & Colleges. Students are selected Fall graduates are invited to participate in the on the basis of scholarship, participation, and leadership commencement ceremony in December. Summer in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, and graduates should be within six credits of degree service. completion prior to the start of the summer term to be eligible to participate in the May commencement. Students who complete all graduation requirements University Awards for Graduating Students during the Winterim will be awarded their degree in May (Note: All University awards are presented at and are invited to participate in the May commencement Commencement.) ceremony. Students may only participate in one ceremony unless they are earning an additional degree. The Provost's Award for Exceptional Scholarship is Only bachelor's and master's degree candidates may conferred from time to time on one graduating student participate in commencement exercises. Only a graduate who has performed academically in a particularly with mobility issues may have someone accompany them exceptional way, has demonstrated unique intellectual across the stage. ability and initiative, and has contributed to the academic pursuits of his or her peers. This award may be presented Graduation with Academic Honors to one student at May and December graduation . Academic honors are conferred upon those undergraduate students who achieve the following The Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award is cumulative grade point average based on work done at presented to one graduating student who has Stevenson University. These honors will be listed on the demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to diploma and the official academic transcript. This may reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to differ from the academic honors announced during the persevere toward a goal while also managing major commencement ceremony, which are based on the primary responsibilities outside Stevenson University life. cumulative GPA prior to the final semester. This award may be presented to one student at May and December graduation .
Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00 The Elizabeth McWethy Award is bestowed from time to time upon one student who has demonstrated Magna Cum Laude 3.70–3.89 exceptional creativity, manifested genuine concern for Cum Laude 3.50–3.69 society, and has actively influenced the lives of others. This award may be presented to one student at May and December graduation . Honors are not awarded for graduate degrees. The John Mitchell Award is presented to one student who has demonstrated outstanding service to his or her Academic Awards community in a way that exemplifies the values of Stevenson University’s mission. This award may be Academic Achievement List presented to one student at May and December The Academic Achievement List announces part-time graduation. undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement during each semester. To qualify, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better in the semester in which he or she accumulates 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 or 120 credits. Transfer credits are not included in this computation, and non-degree students are not eligible for this recognition. Academic Information| 59
The Outstanding Part-time Student Award is conferred Awards on a graduating part-time student who has demonstrated commitment to higher education, the Some, but not all, academic departments and schools of determination to succeed, a high standard of academic the University present awards for academic achievement achievement, and who has contributed in a tangible to students majoring in their disciplines. These awards manner to the University while balancing many other include the following: personal and professional obligations. This award may be presented to one student at May and December Brown School of Business and graduation . Leadership Awards
The President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Accounting Department Awards Achievement is conferred from time to time on a The Manisha Patel Book Award is awarded each year to graduating student whose total performance has been the third-year accounting student who has manifested marked in a striking fashion by singular creativity and by the most significant change in commitment to the study the depth of his or her intellectual interest and of accounting. This award is funded by the Accounting performance in all subject areas. This award may be Association. presented to one student at May and December The Maryland Association of Certified Public graduation. Accountants Outstanding Achievement in Accounting (MACPA) Award is presented each year to a junior or The Dorothy Stang Award is conferred upon a senior accounting major who has a minimum 3.00 overall graduating senior who best exemplifies devotion to the GPA, with a minimum of 3.25 GPA in accounting, and good of the wider community as reflected in the life of demonstrates leadership skills and involvement in Dorothy Stang, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame campus, community, and professional activities. The de Namur, the founders of Stevenson University. Stang’s MACPA is the statewide professional association serving commitment to bringing social justice to the over 10,000 CPAs. This award signifies MACPA’s underprivileged in Brazil led to her murder. The award commitment to and support of accounting education. honors integrity, courage in the face of adversity, and a willingness to act on convictions without regard to School of Design Awards consequence. Embodying the most cherished values that an education from Stevenson University instills in its Business Communication Department students, the recipient of the Stang Award reaches out to Awards members of the community who have financial, spiritual, Award for Academic Achievement in Business social, or cultural needs. Our recipient is a "reflective and Communication accomplished individual committed to a lifetime of Celebrates a graduating Business Communication senior learning and contribution" (Stevenson University Mission who has shown consistent scholastic growth over the arc Statement). of the student’s tenure as a major in the department. The award recognizes a student whose path to The SU Pin Award is the most comprehensive honor the graduation has been marked with passion and University confers on one graduating student whose total perseverance. Through this award, the faculty in the personal performance is meritorious, including academic Business Communication program attest that the achievement, independence and integrity of thought and recipient made a commitment to learning, engaged the action, reliability, respect for others, and involvement in discipline in meaningful ways, and demonstrated University or community affairs. This award may be academic achievement. presented to one student at May and December graduation. Award for Leadership and Excellence in Business Communication The Orsia F. Young Leadership Award is given to Celebrates a graduating Business Communication senior graduating students who have performed in an who exemplifies the values of competent communication outstanding manner as leaders in the University in practice. The award recognizes a student who has community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, demonstrated outstanding communication skills both and been agents for positive change in the University. inside and outside the classroom through leadership, This award may be conferred on one or more students at advocacy, and/or service to the department, the school, May and December graduation. and the larger community. Through this award, the faculty in the Business Communication program
recognize the leadership potential in a diverse world when communication theory is put into practice.
Award for Creative Initiatives in Business Communication Celebrates a graduating Business Communication senior who creatively integrates the core foundations of Business Communication with regard to communication theory, writing, business, and design in endeavors both at the university and in related work outside of the 60| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog university, whether through internships, jobs, or volunteer The Film and Moving Image Award for Special pursuits. Through this award, the faculty in the Business Achievement in the Field of Producer recognizes a Film Communication program recognize the student’s creative and Moving Image student who has exhibited significant contributions to the department, university, and higher growth and development as a film and moving image education, along with personal, professional, and producer throughout his or her course of study at academic achievement. Stevenson. Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising The Film and Moving Image Award for Special Department Awards Achievement in the Field of Writing recognizes a Film and Moving Image student who has exhibited significant Fashion Design growth and development as a film and moving image The Best Senior Collection Award celebrates a writer throughout his or her course of study at graduating fashion design student who is a visionary and Stevenson. an emerging talent. The award recognizes a student whose work is exemplary and who shows great promise Art and Graphic Design Department Awards for success in the field. A jury of professionals from the The Award for Outstanding Contributions to the fashion industry selects the recipient. Graphic Design Program has been established to The Best in Show Award celebrates a piece created by a recognize a student who has contributed greatly to the fashion design student who demonstrates outstanding graphic design program. This award is presented to one application of garment construction, design thinking, and Stevenson University student who has consistently innovation. A jury of professionals from the fashion reached out to faculty and classmates, contributing time, industry selects the recipient. energy, and support whenever it was needed. The awardee may have contributed to the department by The Best Construction Award celebrates a piece created acting as an unofficial ambassador or taking the initiative by a fashion student who demonstrates outstanding to help others without it being asked of her/him. application of garment construction techniques. A jury of professionals from the fashion industry selects the The Graphic Design Department Achievement Award recipient. has been established to recognize a student who has shown incredible growth and development throughout The Most Innovative Design Award celebrates a piece her/his course of study. The recipient of this award has created by a fashion design student who demonstrates embraced challenges and realized her or his full potential outstanding design innovation. A jury of professionals through dedication and hard work. This student has from the fashion design industry selects the recipient. consistently applied her or himself to academic pursuits, Fashion Merchandising both inside and outside the design studio and has The Outstanding Achievement in Fashion become an outstanding role model, emblematic of the Merchandising Award celebrates a graduating fashion goals of higher education: to broaden one’s horizons, to merchandising student who has demonstrated academic gain confidence and maturity, to build valuable excellence, and outstanding community involvement. This professional skills, and to emerge fully prepared to award recognizes a student whose work is exemplary and achieve his or her future goals. shows great promise for success in the fashion The Graphic Design Department Award for Excellence merchandising field. has been established to recognize an outstanding Film and Moving Image Department Awards graphic designer. Finalists are selected based on academic performance (GPA and academic integrity) and Film and Moving Image Awards are selected by vote of asked to submit a digital portfolio for review by the the full-time Film and Moving Image faculty. faculty. The award is presented to the student whose The Film and Moving Image Award for Special portfolio best exhibits her/his exceptional design and Achievement in the Field of Cinematography creative problem-solving abilities, effective recognizes a Film and Moving Image student who has communication skills, and outstanding overall academic exhibited significant growth and development as a film performance. In addition to recognizing extraordinary and moving cinematographer throughout his or her design, this award has been created to honor a student course of study at Stevenson. who has consistently embraced challenges and exceeded The Film and Moving Image Award for Special the expectations of faculty and peers by cultivating the Achievement in the Field of Directing recognizes a Film multi-disciplinary skills (such as technological and Moving Image student who has exhibited significant competency, confidence in presenting, and risk-taking growth and development as a film and moving image independence) so vital to the success of any designer. director throughout his or her course of study at Stevenson. School of Education Awards Students in the education programs including the Master The Film and Moving Image Award for Special of Arts in Teaching program are nominated for the Achievement in the Field of Editing recognizes a Film following awards from professional associations. and Moving Image student who has exhibited significant growth and development as a film and moving image Teachers of Promise awarded by the Maryland State editor throughout his or her course of study at Department of Education is a student to teacher Stevenson. transition program that recognizes teacher candidates Academic Information| 61 who exhibit exceptional performance during their The R.O.S.E. AWARD (Recognition of Student Internship. Excellence) was initially presented by the first graduating class in May 1994 to recognize student excellence. This Sandra R. Berman School of Health award is presented by the graduating class in nursing to Professions Awards the member of that class who best exemplifies the qualities of peer support and guidance with gratitude Medical Laboratory Science Awards from his or her fellow students. The American Society for Clinical Pathology Student Honor Award is given by ASCP to recognize those School of Humanities and Social Science students in the laboratory professions who demonstrate Awards both academic excellence and a commitment to community service and leadership activities. Through this Counseling and Human Services Professional award, the ASCP wishes to acknowledge future laboratory Development Award professionals and makes others aware of the The Counseling and Human Services Professional contributions of laboratorians. Development Award is presented annually to two The Capital Section of the American Association of students who demonstrate academic excellence and a Clinical Chemistry Clinical Chemistry Student of the strong commitment to the field of human services. The Year Award is chosen by the medical laboratory science recipients, accompanied by a faculty member, attend a faculty and awarded to a graduating medical laboratory national conference for professionals in human services. science student, based on academic excellence and Upon their return, they disseminate information about achievement in clinical chemistry. their experience. The Excellence in Medical Laboratory Science Award Law and Justice Studies Department Awards recognizes a graduating medical laboratory science The Cengage Learning Legal Studies Awards are student who exemplifies outstanding academic presented to two legal studies majors who demonstrate achievement, high professional standards, positive superlative performance in the area of student legal attitude, and service and leadership in the medical writing. laboratory science program. Nursing Department Awards Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences The Department of Nursing Award for Academic Awards Excellence is given each May to the graduating senior in The Joseph A. Brusini Excellence in Science Award was nursing who has earned the highest cumulative grade established in 2001 by Dr. Joseph A. Brusini, who served point average. as chair of the Villa Julie College Science Division for 20 years. It is given each May to the graduating senior who The Department of Nursing Service Award is given has best demonstrated exemplary work in scientific or each May to the graduating senior in nursing who has mathematical research and shown great promise for made significant, sustained contributions to the success in the sciences. department and to the school. The Shannon Henretty Spirit Award is given in memory Biological Sciences Department Awards of Sharon Henretty, a 2014 nursing graduate, and is The Department of Biological Sciences Award for presented to the pre-licensure graduate who exemplifies Academic Excellence is given each May to the Shannon’s legacy of spirit with which she lived her life. graduating senior in biology or environmental science That spirit is characterized by kind, gentle and selfless who has earned the highest cumulative grade point giving to others, particularly the disadvantaged; a spirit average at the University's highest honors level (overall of service, embodied by humility, devotion and joy; and a GPA 3.9-4.0). spirit of dedication to making a difference in the world. The Department of Biological Sciences Service Award The Charles Mackey Award is given to a graduating is given each May to the graduating senior in biology or nursing student who, like Chris, demonstrates potential in environmental science who has made significant, teaching students and assisting colleagues. sustained contributions to the department and to the The Judith A. Feustle Award is presented to the school. graduating senior in nursing who best exemplifies the Chemistry Department Awards holistic practice of nursing through excellence in clinical care, critical thinking, leadership, and professionalism. The Department of Chemistry Award for Academic Excellence is given each May to the graduating senior in The Catherine Nugent Award is given to the student in biochemistry or chemistry who has earned the highest the traditional nursing program who has demonstrated cumulative grade point average at the University's outstanding performance in clinical nursing courses. highest honors level (overall GPA 3.9-4.0). Faculty members decide which student has met the criteria which include therapeutic communication skills The Department of Chemistry Service Award is given with patients, families, colleagues; evidence of critical each May to the graduating senior in biochemistry or thinking; evidence of integration of prior knowledge; chemistry who has made significant, sustained evidence of manual skills and safe clinical practice; and contributions to the department and to the school. evidence of leadership among peers. 62| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
The American Chemical Society Maryland Section demonstrated service to the profession. Student Award from Stevenson University is presented each May to the graduating chemistry major who has Alpha Mu Alpha – National Marketing Honor Society best demonstrated overall academic excellence in upper- Alpha Mu Alpha was established by the American level chemistry courses and laboratory experiences and Marketing Association’s (AMA) in its commitment to the has been active in department activities and projects. The advancement of excellence in the field of marketing. recipient is recognized by both Stevenson University and Alpha Mu Alpha is the national marketing honor society the Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society. for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral marketing students, and marketing faculty. To qualify, marketing Mathematics and Physics Department students must be nominated by their AMA Faculty Awards Advisor during their graduating semester. The Department of Mathematics and Physics Award for Academic Excellence is given each May to the Alpha Phi Sigma-National Criminal Justice Honor graduating senior in applied mathematics who has Society earned the highest cumulative grade point average at the Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal justice honor society that University’s highest honors level (overall GPA 3.9 - 4.0) provides students with opportunities to experience an The Department of Mathematics and Physics Service international network of criminal justice professionals and Award is given each May to the graduating senior in students. This organization is a certified member of The applied mathematics who has made significant, sustained Association of College Honor Societies and affiliated with contributions to the department and to the school. The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society goals are to promote critical thinking, scholarship, community Approved Honor Societies service, and life-long learning. Students are also Students may only wear honor cords at commencement encouraged to keep abreast of the advances in research, that are awarded from the following list of approved to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice national academic honor societies. professions, and to sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training. Alpha Chi – National College Honor Society Membership is extended to those students that have Alpha Chi is an honor society that promotes only the completed at least three full-time semesters, 12 credits in highest academic excellence and exemplary character the criminal justice field, a cumulative grade point among undergraduate Stevenson University students. As average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, as well as a 3.20 average a national honor society, Alpha Chi admits only junior in criminal justice courses and rank in the top 35% of and senior students from all academic disciplines who their class. have been endorsed by their faculty and who have achieved a grade point average putting them in the top Alpha Psi Omega – National Honorary Theatre Society 10% of their class (including their grade point average Membership in Alpha Psi Omega is open to all students from any transferring institutions). Alpha Chi is thus at Stevenson who participate regularly in University unique in that it draws its members from across all theatre productions. The local chapter, in conjunction academic disciplines. In addition to recognizing students with the theatre department at Stevenson University, for their academic achievement, Alpha Chi also offers extends invitations to those students who have acquired numerous opportunities for their further growth. The enough points based upon records supplied by the society sponsors a competition for scholarships and theatre staff and advisors or both. Most chapters operate fellowships totaling more than $50,000 yearly, mostly at by point guidelines as outlined in the Alpha Psi Omega the national level but also at the regional and local levels. constitution. The purpose of Alpha Psi Omega is to Members also have the opportunity to participate in recognize and reward those students who have made student scholarly and creative presentations and publish significant contributions to the theatre. scholarly articles at national and regional conventions. Beta Beta Beta – National Biological Honor Society Alpha Epsilon Rho - National Honor Society for Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 as an honor and Electronic Media professional society for students of the biological The National Broadcasting Society–Alpha Epsilon Rho, the sciences. Its purposes are to encourage scholarly Honor Society for Electronic Media students, emphasizes attainment and cultivate intellectual interest in the life superior scholarship and creative participation in sciences. To be eligible for regular membership, a broadcast, corporate, and digital media production and student must be at least a second year biology, activities. Membership in Alpha Epsilon Rho exemplifies biochemistry, environmental science, or medical excellence of work, demonstrated leadership qualities, laboratory science major who has completed a minimum and service to the organization, the community, and the of three biology courses, at least one of which must be industry. Although open to students in any major at higher than the introductory level, with a GPA in all Stevenson, membership in Alpha Epsilon Rho is biology courses of 3.00 or higher. Members must also be administered through the FMI (Film & Moving Image) in good academic standing with no academic misconduct Club and requires membership in the National violations. The society also welcomes associate members Broadcasting Society; a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25; who are students at any level in any major who are active participation in club meetings and events; and interested in biology. Academic Information| 63
Delta Epsilon Iota - National Honor Society for Career the top 25% of their major. Development Delta Epsilon Iota is an interdisciplinary honor society Lambda Epsilon Chi – National Honor Society for open to all majors. Delta Epsilon Iota’s mission is to Paralegal Studies educate members about career development, encourage Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is open to full-time and part- academic excellence, and promote the principles of time legal studies students in good standing who dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative in all aspects of demonstrate superior academic performance by having a campus life. The society has embraced these values and cumulative grade point average and a grade point is now one of the leading academic honor societies average in their legal studies classes of at least 3.50 and serving higher education. Delta Epsilon Iota works who have completed at least two-thirds of the program. directly with the Office of Career Services. Membership is Members are selected by legal studies faculty based on a comprised of students with at least 30 credits and a GPA written application for membership, faculty of 3.30 and above. recommendations, and demonstration of service and dedication to the legal profession. Gamma Sigma Epsilon - National Chemistry Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta – Honor Society of the National Gamma Sigma Epsilon recognizes students Communication Association demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field Lambda Pi Eta's goals are to recognize, foster, and of chemistry. It aims to promote professionalism and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of its communication studies; to stimulate interest in the field members. Membership in Gamma Sigma Epsilon is of communication; to promote and encourage extended to those students who have completed a professional development among communication majors; minimum of 16 credits in chemistry and are enrolled in to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas four additional chemistry credits and who have a in the field of communication; to establish and maintain minimum GPA of 3.40 in all chemistry courses and a closer relationships between faculty and students; and to minimum 3.00 overall GPA. explore options for graduate education in communication studies. Membership in Lambda Pi Eta is extended to Kappa Delta Pi – International Education Honor those students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA who have Society completed 60 credits and have at least a 3.25 GPA in a Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society open to minimum of four courses in the communication courses the top students in the field of education. This honor in the major. Activities are a mix of social, academic, and society promotes leadership and fellowship among community service. educators. Scholarship, leadership and service are the pillars of KDP. Eligible students must be juniors or above, Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in have a minimum of 12 credits in education and a GPA of Psychology 3.30 or above, and provide supportive evidence of their Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, commitment to education. promotes excellence and scholarship in psychology and works to advance the science of psychology. Students Kappa Mu Epsilon – National Mathematics Honor who apply for membership must be psychology majors Society or minors who have completed at least three full-time Kappa Mu Epsilon promotes a knowledge and semesters; have completed three psychology courses appreciation of mathematics and recognizes outstanding totaling nine credits with a minimum GPA in psychology student achievement in mathematics at colleges and of 3.0; and rank in the top 35% of GPAs for their universities whose primary focus is undergraduate academic year, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. education. Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon is open to students in any major who have taken three mathematics Sigma Beta Delta – International Honor Society in courses at the 200 level or higher, one of which must be Business, Management, and Administration in the calculus sequence (MATH 220, 221, or 222), who Sigma Beta Delta recognizes scholarship and personal have attained a "B" or better in all mathematics courses, accomplishment for students of business, management, and who rank in the upper 35% of their class by GPA. and administration. The society encourages and promotes aspirations toward personal and professional Kappa Omicron Nu-Fashion Merchandising Honor improvement and a life distinguished by honorable Society service to humankind. Students majoring in Business Kappa Omicron Nu promotes empowered leaders who Administration are invited to lifetime membership if they use an integrative approach to enhance quality of living meet the following criteria: a ranking in the top 20% of through excellence in scholarship, leadership, and all business administration majors for the academic year; research. Kappa Omicron Nu recognizes high at least a 3.3 total and 3.3 major GPA on a 4.0 scale; no achievement in academics and scholarship. The Nu grades less than a "C"; completion of at least 70 credits Alpha Eta chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu at Stevenson towards the baccalaureate degree; completion of at least University invites students in Fashion Merchandising and 30 credits towards the major; and submission of a Fashion Design who meet the following requirements: at resume and assigned essay to the SBD faculty officers for least 60 credit hours completed, with 30 of those review and affirmation. completed at Stevenson University, and have a GPA in 64| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society Upsilon Phi Delta- National Honor Society for Alpha Lambda Omicron, Stevenson University’s chapter Healthcare Management of Sigma Tau Delta, confers distinction upon students of The purposes of UPD are to: elevate the standards, English language and literature in undergraduate, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally educated graduate, and professional studies. Students majoring in women and men in health administration and leadership, English language and literature and interdisciplinary recognize and encourage scholarship in healthcare studies (with English as one of the focuses), or minoring administration, recognize students who achieve in English who have an overall GPA of 3.00 or better and distinction in healthcare administration studies in have an average in their English classes of 3.00 or better universities and colleges, provide financial assistance are eligible for membership. Members are recognized for through scholarships to outstanding students pursuing their outstanding achievements and may enrich their graduate studies. educational experience by taking part in chapter activities, competing for national awards and scholarships, and attending the annual Sigma Tau Delta convention. They may also contribute to The Rectangle, the society’s literary publication.
Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing Rho Epsilon, Stevenson University's chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, is open to undergraduate and graduate nursing candidates who demonstrate scholastic achievement, academic integrity, and leadership qualities. Student candidates are invited to join the society when they meet specific membership requirements. These requirements can be reviewed at nursingsociety.org. Nurses in the community who demonstrate excellence in practice and leadership may also be nominated. A formal induction ceremony is held during the spring semester. The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau International is to create a community of leaders and scholars in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people. The society supports learning and professional development of members to improve nursing care worldwide.
Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society Sigma Xi is an international, multidisciplinary society that promotes the health of the scientific enterprise, rewards excellence in scientific research, and encourages a sense of cooperation among scientists in all fields. Each May election to this international honor society is conferred upon students majoring in the sciences and mathematics who have excelled in conducting independent research and in communicating the results of their work, and who show great potential for a future in research.
Tau Upsilon Alpha – National Honor Society for Human Services Candidates for Stevenson University's Alpha Chapter of Tau Upsilon Alpha must be human services majors or minors, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.25, have completed three full-time semesters of university work, and be in the upper 35% of their class. In addition, they must agree to abide by the National Organization for Human Services' Code of Ethics. The mission of this honor society is to honor academic excellence; to foster lifelong learning, leadership, and development; and to promote excellence in service to humanity.
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Accounting Students required to take developmental courses must Brown School of Business and Leadership complete those courses before enrolling in ACC 140. Program of Accounting Transfer students must complete a minimum of six designated ACC courses at Stevenson University to earn Program Coordinator: Victoria Doby, CPA a degree in accounting. Description Requirements The accounting program is designed to provide The courses listed below are required for completion of accounting major graduates with the knowledge required the bachelor's degree in accounting. Students must also to become successful in today’s multi-faceted business complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational world. In addition to technical knowledge of accounting, Experience (SEE). students will learn to think critically, write purposefully, and exhibit the soft skills needed to work with others. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions. The program combines accounting courses with information technology and functional activities of Major Requirements: business, government, and not-for-profit organizations, FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 while addressing the needs of the business world and ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 providing students with an understanding of ACC 141 Managerial Accounting 3 contemporary careers, issues, and challenges. The core ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I 4 emphasizes financial accounting at the intermediate level, ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II 4 cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, finance, and ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting III 4 business law. ACC 302 Advanced Accounting 3 ACC 303 Cost and Managerial Accounting 3 Objectives ACC 304 Governmental and Not-for-Profit 3 Accounting Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in ACC 400 Auditing and Attestation 4 Accounting, graduates will be able to ACC 407 Experiential Auditing 3 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the relevant technical or knowledge of accounting and related disciplines ACC 417 Accounting Internship 3 - needed to enter the accounting profession. 15 2. Apply the ethical standards of the accounting ACC 411 Tax Accounting: Individual 3 profession to business and accounting contexts. ACC 412 Tax Accounting: Corporation and 3 Partnership 3. Formulate solutions to problems by synthesizing ACC 430 Financial Modeling and Analysis 3 discipline specific knowledge and critical thinking ACC 490 Senior Seminar 1 skills. CM 101 Public Speaking 3 4. Demonstrate the appropriate communication skills EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 necessary for accounting professionals. EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 5. Demonstrate the professional competencies related to FIN 303 Foundations of Finance 3 contemporary accounting careers. IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 LAW 308 Business Law and Legal 3 Policies Responsibilities MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed MGT 210 Business Writing 3 in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the MGT 308 Business Ethics 3 major, including both courses in the major and SEE MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 courses required by the major. A course may be repeated once without the special Minor in Accounting permission of the department chair. Accounting majors A minor in accounting is available. All course who do not successfully complete a major course with a grade of "C" or better after a second attempt will not be prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see an academic allowed to continue in the accounting program. advisor for more information. General guidelines 66| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) 2. Support and justify results using mathematical section of the catalog. reasoning, logic, and proof. 3. Construct, analyze, and interpret mathematical and Other Options statistical models. BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for 4. Use technology to investigate and solve mathematical students majoring in accounting who wish to combine problems. their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s 5. Communicate mathematics clearly in both written and degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. By oral formats. completing a BS/MS option, students will earn the 150 credit hours necessary for CPA licensing while also 6. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as ethical standards of the discipline. few as five years. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Policies Once admitted into this program, students develop an Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed and graduate advisors. For more information on this in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the program, see the Stevenson University Online Catalog. major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. No student, regardless of Course Descriptions major, will be permitted to take a science or math See Accounting Course Descriptions (p. 121) course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses. Applied Mathematics A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 or better in each semester in order to remain in good Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each Department of Mathematics and Physics semester and students are notified in writing of their Associate Dean: Ellen Roskes, Ph.D. academic status in the major, as appropriate: - Probation: The student who earns a science and math Description GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in The applied mathematics major provides students with writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on an array of courses that build mathematical skills. probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students Students graduate with a solid background in who are on probation will be required to meet regularly mathematics and statistics and the ability to use data to with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least solve problems in various disciplines. Critical and analytic one full semester after being put on probation. thinking skills make applied mathematics majors highly - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and math employable in government, the private sector, and GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be notified, education. in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is In addition to their core mathematics coursework, dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, students choose a track which allows them to pursue biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or their mathematical interests in a particular field. These environmental science major. tracks are actuarial mathematics, which prepares students * Science and mathematics courses are defined as to work towards careers as actuaries in insurance, courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, financial, and government careers; business mathematics, ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. which prepares students to work in financial, managerial, and business analysis careers; scientific mathematics, Requirements which prepares students to work in pharmaceutical, The courses listed below are required for completion of medical, and scientific careers; and interdisciplinary the bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. Students mathematics, which prepares students to work in must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson educational and more general mathematical careers. Educational Experience (SEE). Specific pre- and co- Each student in the major will also complete a senior requisites for each course are listed in the course capstone course, choosing either a research option or an descriptions. internship option. Both options will enable students to Major Requirements: apply their mathematical skills in the professional FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 mathematics culture or to a discipline related to their interests. MATH 220 Calculus I 4 MATH 221 Calculus II 4 MATH 222 Calculus III 4 Objectives MATH 312 Mathematical Statistics I 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Applied MATH 313 Mathematical Statistics II 3 Mathematics, graduates will be able to MATH 326 Linear Algebra 3 1. Solve problems individually and collaboratively using MATH 418 Mathematical Modeling 3 mathematical techniques. MATH 425 Scientific Computer Programming 3 MATH 470 Capstone Internship 3 Fields of Study| 67
or Interdisciplinary Track: MATH 471 Capstone Internship 6 All major requirements and the following MATH 475 Capstone Internship 3 3 MATH electives electives: PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 (MATH 471) can take one less MATH elective course. MATH 301 Mathematical Structures 3 Complete the requirements for the Actuarial MATH 321 Introduction to Differential 3 Track, Business Track, Scientific Track, or Equations Interdisciplinary Track. MATH 442 Numerical Analysis 3 1 MATH (at 200 level or above) Actuarial Track: elective All major requirements and the following electives: Minor in Mathematics ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 A minor in Mathematics is available. The minor in ACC 141 Managerial Accounting 3 Mathematics requires successful completion of a EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MATH EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 prefix. Courses ineligible for the Mathematics minor FIN 300 Principles of Finance 3 include all courses at the 000 and 100 level and MATH MATH 342 Time Series Analysis 3 205 and 206: Mathematics for Educators I and II. MATH 420 Actuarial Mathematics 3 Please see the Chair of the Department of Mathematics Business Track: and Physics for further information regarding this minor. All major requirements and the following General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the electives: Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 or Other Options MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 Mathematics and Physics Department Honors or Requirements: Eligible students majoring in applied MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 mathematics may elect to pursue honors within the 2 Business in ACC, EC, FMER, INBUS, IS, MGT, Department of Mathematics and Physics. The intention to electives and/or MKT pursue Mathematics and Physics Department Honors 1 MATH (at 200 level or above) must be declared before the start of their last semester elective before graduation. To declare the intent to pursue EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 department honors, a student must have earned a MATH 442 Numerical Analysis 3 cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the Scientific Track: honors requirements outlined below. All major requirements and the following Students graduating with Mathematics and Physics Department honors will have this distinction noted on electives: their official university transcript. In order to graduate Choose 1 sequence: CHEMISTRY or BIOLOGY with department honors, the following requirements CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 must be met: CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Completion of a combination of two experiences in one CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 or both of the following categories and a cumulative GPA CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 of 3.5 or higher at graduation: or BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology 3 • Research experience approved by the department. and Genetics • 300-400 level MATH elective that is not being used to BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 fulfill a degree or track requirements in the major. Biology and Genetics BIO 114 General Biology II: Structure and 3 Function of Organisms BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for BIO 114L General Biology II Laboratory: 1 students majoring in applied mathematics who wish to Structure and Function of combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a Organisms Stevenson University master's degree in teaching. For more information on this program please see the 2 Science in BIO, BIOCH, CHEM, ENV, Stevenson University Online Catalog and the Additional electives and/or PHYS Enrollment Options in the Admissions section of this MATH 321 Introduction to Differential 3 catalog. Equations MATH 442 Numerical Analysis 3 Course Descriptions See Applied Mathematics Course Descriptions (p. 186)
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Art Objectives Stevenson University offers a bachelor's degree in Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in graphic design. Detailed information on this bachelor’s Biochemistry, graduates will be able to degree program can be found in the Graphic Design (p. 1. Apply knowledge of chemical principles to the 99) section of the catalog. understanding of living systems. 2. Describe the ways in which biomolecules contribute Minor in Art to the structure and function of cells. A minor in art requires successful completion of a 3. Design and execute scientific experiments using the minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an ART or scientific method. PHOTO prefix. Courses ineligible for this minor include: 4. Interpret scientific data and communicate findings. • ART 241 Creative Development in Young Children 5. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and • ART 242 Creative Development in Elementary ethical standards of the discipline. Education 6. Evaluate current scientific advances using knowledge Students in the Art Minor explore fine art through of biochemical principles. materials, methods, and histories. Art courses encompass 7. Evaluate scientific discovery in terms of its scientific a variety of media and forms, from drawing and design merit and its ethical, societal, and global implications. to photography and printmaking. Students majoring in Graphic Design may not minor in Art. Policies All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected courses for a minor. Please see the chair of Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. the Department of Art and Graphic Design for more The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed information. General guidelines regarding minors may be in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the found in the Minors section of the catalog. major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to take a science or math Course Descriptions course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in See Art Course Descriptions (p. 123) all prerequisite courses. A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 Biochemistry or better in each semester in order to remain in good Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each Department of Chemistry semester and students are notified in writing of their academic status in the major, as appropriate: Associate Dean: Ellen Roskes, Ph.D. - Probation: The student who earns a science and math GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in Description writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on Biochemistry is a scientific discipline that integrates and probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students applies chemical and biological principles in exploring who are on probation will be required to meet regularly and understanding the chemistry of living organisms. In with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least the biochemistry major, students are grounded in the one full semester after being put on probation. chemical, physical, and biological principles that - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and math characterize living systems, and they develop an GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be notified, interdisciplinary mindset that prepares them to embrace in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is the interdependent nature of these areas of study. In dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, addition, students develop facility with a wide variety of biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or technical skills required in the modern workforce in both environmental science major. research and industrial environments. By working with modern instrumentation in well-equipped laboratory * Science and mathematics courses are defined as facilities, students develop excellent laboratory and courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, analytical skills, preparing them for employment in a ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. variety of biochemical fields, graduate study in biochemistry or related areas, and a career in a variety of professional arenas, including pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and dentistry. Because students first gain a basic understanding of the principles of biochemistry and then are required to explore science independently, through research, internships and/or a capstone experience, graduates from this program will be well-prepared to meet the rapidly changing research, clinical, and technical demands of our modern world. Fields of Study| 69
Requirements The courses listed below are required for completion of BIO 335 Immunology 4 the bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Students must also BIO 362 Independent Research Experience 2 complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational in Biology Experience (SEE). BIO 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in Biology in the course descriptions. BIOCH 362 Independent Research Experience 2 Major Requirements: in Biochemistry BIOCH 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 in Biochemistry BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 CHEM 206 Herbal Medicines and Remedies 3 or CHEM 221 Inorganic Chemistry 3 BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 CHEM 346L Integrative Laboratory II 2 Genetics CHEM 362 Independent Laboratory Research 2 BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 in Chemistry Biology and Genetics CHEM 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 BIO 230 Genetics 4 in Chemistry BIOCH 327 Biochemistry 3 CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3 BIOCH 345L Integrative Laboratory I 2 Mechanics BIOCH 427 Advanced Biochemistry 3 CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry: 3 BIOCH 470 Capstone Internship 3 Thermodynamics or CHEM 435 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 BIOCH 471 Capstone Internship 6 BIOCH 475 Capstone Seminar 3 Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 (BIOCH 471) can take one less upper-level Group 2 Solving elective course. or CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 Minor in Biochemistry CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 A minor in biochemistry is not available. CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Other Options or CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 Chemistry Department Honors Requirements: Eligible CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 students majoring in biochemistry may elect to pursue CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 honors within the Department of Chemistry. The CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 intention to pursue Chemistry Department Honors must CHEM 213 Digital Information Literacy for 1 be declared before the start of their last semester before Chemistry graduation. To declare the intent to pursue department CHEM 313 Career Connections in Chemistry 1 honors, a student must have earned a science/math GPA MATH 220 Calculus I 4 of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the honors PHYS 210 General Physics I 4 requirements outlined below. or Students graduating with Chemistry Department honors PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 will have this distinction noted on their official university PHYS 211 General Physics II 4 transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, or the following requirements must be met: PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 • Completion of one research experience. SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 • Completion of a second research experience or a Elective courses Group 1 300-400 level CHEM or BIOCH elective that is not Select two from the following list: being used to fulfill a degree requirement in the BIO 310 Cell Biology 3 major. BIO 330 Molecular Genetics 4 • An oral presentation of the research experience to the CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 3 department. CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry 3 • A science/math GPA of 3.5 or higher at graduation. Elective courses Group 2 Select three from the following list, at least two courses BS/MFS Option: The BS/MFS option is available for must be at the 300-level or higher: students majoring in biochemistry who wish to combine BIO 203 Microbiology 4 their bachelor's coursework with work toward a BIO 280 Nutrition Science 3 Stevenson University master's degree in forensic science BIO 313 Virology 3 in the biology or chemistry track. Students choosing this BIO 322 Human Physiology 4 option may earn their master's degree in as little as one BIO 332 Epidemiology 3 year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students 70| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog must formally apply for entrance into this BS/MFS option major, including both courses in the major and SEE in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, courses required by the major. No student, regardless of students develop an educational plan in consultation with major, will be permitted to take a science or math their undergraduate and graduate advisors. course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in Please see the Forensic Science section of this catalog for all prerequisite courses. more information. A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for or better in each semester in order to remain in good students majoring in biochemistry who wish to combine standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each their bachelor's coursework with work toward a semester and students are notified in writing of their Stevenson University master's degree in teaching. Please academic status in the major, as appropriate: see Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions - Probation: The student who earns a science and section of this catalog for more information. math GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on Course Descriptions probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students See Biochemistry Course Descriptions (p. 129) who are on probation will be required to meet regularly with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least Biology one full semester after being put on probation. - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences math GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be Department of Biological Sciences notified, in writing, by the Department Chair that he or Department Chair: Wendy L. Kimber, Ph.D. she is dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, Description or environmental science major. * Science and mathematics courses are defined as Students interested in careers in many areas of biology and the biomedical sciences can earn a Bachelor of courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. Science in Biology at Stevenson University. The biology program provides students with a broad biological background in environmental, organismal, cellular, and Requirements molecular biology. By choosing additional electives in The courses listed below are required for completion of areas of special interest, students are then able to tailor the bachelor’s degree in biology. Students must also their studies to suit their future goals. Independent complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational research is integrated into coursework at all levels, and Experience (SEE). critical thinking and teamwork skills are emphasized. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed Our graduates are well prepared for careers in industry in the course descriptions. or research, admission to graduate school in biology or Major Requirements related fields and admission to medical, dental, FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 veterinary, physical therapy, or other health profession BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 schools. or BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 Objectives Genetics Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Biology, BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 graduates will be able to: Biology and Genetics 1. Apply knowledge of fundamental biological principles or to the description and analysis of living systems. BIO 113HL Honors - General Biology I 1 Laboratory 2. Apply research skills and techniques to the BIO 114 General Biology II: Structure and 3 investigation of biological questions. Function of Organisms 3. Evaluate scientific issues and findings using BIO 114L General Biology II Laboratory: 1 appropriate sources. Structure and Function of 4. Communicate scientific findings in written and oral Organisms formats appropriate to the audience. BIO 115 General Biology III: Ecology and 3 Evolution 5. Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the BIO 115L General Biology III Laboratory: 1 professional and ethical standards of the discipline. Ecology and Evolution 6. Apply academic preparation to professional BIO 218 Career Connections in the Life 1 experiences outside the classroom. Sciences BIO 230 Genetics 4 Policies BIO 235L Diversity of Life 1 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. BIO 470 Capstone Internship 3 The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed or in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the BIO 471 Capstone Internship 6 Fields of Study| 71
BIO 475 Capstone Seminar 3 Students graduating with biology department honors will CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 have this distinction noted on their official university Solving transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, or the following requirements must be met: CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 • Completion of a 400-level capstone experience with a CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 grade of “B” or better CHEM 115S General Chemistry I SoLVE 0 CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 • Completion of BIO 440 Seminar Topics in Biology CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 with a grade of “B” or better CHEM 116S General Chemistry II SoLVE 0 • Completion of an Honors Contract Project in an CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 upper-level biology course. A grade of “B” or better CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 must be earned in the course in which an Honors MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 Contract Project is completed. The student must SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 submit a contract project proposal to be approved by Biology Electives (take 6 electives) department faculty before beginning the project. The final project must be approved by department faculty Take six courses from the following courses listed below in order to receive honors credit. according to the following criteria: • A science GPA of 3.50 or higher at the time of • A minimum of three courses at the 300 or 400 level graduation • A minimum of three lab courses BA Option: Students also have the option of completing • A maximum of two courses with the BIOCH, ENV or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. The student must MLS designation fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements, and • A maximum of one research course from BIO 362, complete two semesters of a foreign language from the BIO 365, BIOCH 362, BIOCH 365, ENV 362, ENV 365 point of placement or completion of 202 level. BIO 203, BIO 210, BIO 217, BIO 222, BIO 270, BIO 280, BS/MFS Option: The BS/MFS option is available for BIO 307, BIO 310, BIO 312, BIO 313, BIO 314, BIO 315, students majoring in biology who wish to combine their BIO 322, BIO 326 BIO 330, BIO 332, BIO 335, BIO 362, bachelor’s coursework with work toward a Stevenson BIO 365, BIOCH 327, BIOCH 345L, BIOCH 362, BIOCH University master’s degree in forensic science. Students 365, BIOCH 427, ENV 213, ENV 255, ENV 260, ENV 275, choosing this option may earn their master's degrees in ENV 280, ENV 285, ENV 310, ENV 320, ENV 330, ENV as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. 340, ENV 360, ENV 362, ENV 365, ENV 375, ENV 410, Interested students must formally apply for entrance into ENV 420, ENV 430, MLS 210, MLS 310, MLS 310L, MLS this BS/MFS option in their junior year. Once admitted 325, MLS 325L, MLS 330, MLS 330L. into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate Students can take either BIO 217 or BIOCH 327 but not advisors. Please see the Forensic Science section of this both. Students can take BIO 322 or BIO 326 but not catalog for more information. both. BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for students majoring in biology who wish to combine their Minor in Biology bachelor's coursework with work toward a Stevenson The minor in biology requires successful completion of a University master's degree in teaching. Please see minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a BIO prefix. Additional Enrollment Options (p. 28) in the Admissions For biology courses with a separate lab co-requisite, both (p. 23) section of this catalog for more information. the lab and lecture for the course must be taken; however, the lab does not count as a separate course Service-Learning Options: Service learning options are toward the minor. offered periodically with some biology courses. Please Courses ineligible for the biology minor include: consult the course instructor or the department chair if you have any questions. • BIO 104 The Human Body and Contemporary Health Issues Please see the Chair of the Department of Biological Course Descriptions Sciences for further information regarding this minor. See Biology Course Descriptions (p. 125). General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. Biomedical Engineering Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences Other Options Program of Biomedical Engineering Biology Department Honors Requirements: Program Coordinator: Neil S. Rothman, Ph.D. Eligible students majoring in biology may elect to pursue honors within the Department of Biological Sciences. The Description intention to pursue biology department honors must be declared no later than the end of the first semester of The biomedical engineering program prepares students to solve important human health-related scientific the junior year. To declare the intent to pursue department honors, a student must have earned a problems through the application of engineering science GPA of 3.50 or higher. principles, ideas, methods, and inventions. The program 72| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog emphasizes critical and creative thinking in addition to semester and students are notified in writing of their technical skills and knowledge and provides students academic status in the major, as appropriate: with opportunities to apply these skills and knowledge to - Probation: The student who earns a science and math the solution of real world problems. A strong foundation GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in in basic sciences and math, including biology, chemistry, writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on physics, and data analysis, coupled with specific probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students biomedical engineering coursework provides students who are on probation will be required to meet regularly with a broad interdisciplinary background for careers in a with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least wide variety of fields including biomechanics, one full semester after being put on probation. biotechnology, rehabilitation, medicine, and more. - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and math In addition to science and engineering coursework that GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be notified, emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving, students in in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is this program are immersed in the professional setting dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, and gain practical experience through a required biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or internship and a capstone experience that is tailored to environmental science major. their career interests. As a result, students in biomedical engineering are prepared to play a key role in the * Science and mathematics courses are defined as research, design, and development of innovations in courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, biomedical procedures and devices. Graduates are also ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. well-positioned to pursue continuing education in the health professions or graduate studies in engineering or Requirements science. The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering. Objectives Students must also complete the requirements for the Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) Biomedical Engineering, graduates will be able to: Major Requirements: 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 engineering principles to the description and analysis BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 of living systems. or BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 2. Design and conduct experiments, including the Genetics analysis and interpretation of data. BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 3. Design a system, component, or process that meets Biology and Genetics desired needs within relevant constraints such as BME 101 Introduction to Biomedical 3 economic, environmental, ethical, safety, sustainability Engineering and others. BME 205 Problem Solving and Design 4 4. Collaborate effectively to formulate, test and refine an BME 210 Thermodynamics 3 engineering solution to a biomedical problem or BME 230 Biofluid Mechanics 3 issue. BME 313 Biostatistics 3 BME 315 Biomaterials 4 5. Evaluate scientific issues and findings using primary BME 320 Biomedical Engineering Internship 3 research literature. BME 335 Instrumentation 3 6. Communicate scientific and engineering findings or BME 340 Systems Physiology 4 conclusions in written and oral formats appropriate to BME 380 Biomechanics 4 the audience. BME 470 Design Capstone I 3 7. Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the BME 475 Design Capstone II 3 ethical and professional standards of the discipline. CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 8. Apply academic preparation to professional Solving experiences outside the classroom. or CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Policies CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the MATH 220 Calculus I 4 major, including both courses in the major and SEE MATH 221 Calculus II 4 courses required by the major. No student, regardless of MATH 222 Calculus III 4 major, will be permitted to take a science or math MATH 321 Introduction to Differential 3 course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in Equations all prerequisite courses. PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 or better in each semester in order to remain in good SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each Fields of Study| 73
Basic Science Electives 4. Critique ethical issues and practices that affect Select two from the following list: business in domestic and global environments. BIO 217 Principles of Biochemistry 3 5. Demonstrate professional competencies related to BIO 222 Human Anatomy 4 contemporary business careers. BIO 230 Genetics 4 Entrepreneurship Track Description BIO 310 Cell Biology 3 BIO 322 Human Physiology 4 The entrepreneurship track option is designed for BIO 330 Molecular Genetics 4 students who wish to: BIOCH 327 Biochemistry 3 • Build and oversee a business venture. BIOCH 427 Advanced Biochemistry 3 • Obtain necessary skills and abilities to run a CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 successful business enterprise. CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 435 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 • Enhance their knowledge in the areas of resource management, marketing feasibility, business finance, Biomedical Engineering Electives and business networking as required to run a self- Select two from the following list: owned business. BME 325 Transport Processes 3 • Increase their proficiency to communicate and BME 330 Bioelectric Systems 3 effectively promote innovative business ideas. BME 365 Independent Research in 3 Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship Track Objectives BME 425 Synthetic Biology 3 Upon completion of the entrepreneurship track, graduates will be able to: Minor in Biomedical Engineering 1. Identify specific business opportunities and construct A minor in biomedical engineering is not available. corresponding entrepreneurial approaches. 2. Utilize the elements of the entrepreneurial process: Other Options idea generation, start-up, and growth of a small Other options are not available at this time. business enterprise to determine the viability of new business opportunities. Course Descriptions 3. Identify and integrate required elements necessary to See Biomedical Engineering Course Descriptions (p. 131) write a business plan for a new business venture. 4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of specific Business Administration marketing, finance, human resources, and legal management practices necessary to be a successful Brown School of Business and Leadership entrepreneur. Department of Business Administration 5. Appraise specific entrepreneurial risks and determine Department Chair: Zamira S. Simkins, Ph.D. alternate ways to reduce or eliminate such threats. Description Finance Track Description The finance track is designed for students who wish to: The business administration major is designed to give graduates the knowledge, skills, critical thinking ability, • Enhance their knowledge of the financial aspects of and technological competence essential to be successful business practices, personal investments, and in business, conducting research, analyzing information, governmental policies and procedures. and communicating effectively. The business • Learn the theories and practices of finance from the administration major provides a strong foundation in perspective of organizational management, the business functions and includes courses in management, investing community, and the regulatory agencies. marketing, finance, accounting, economics, information • Articulate the theories and practices of finance as systems, international business, and business law. they relate to the successful operation of a modern Additionally, students select electives from the disciplines organization or to the performance of personal above to develop a greater degree of specialization investments. according to their individual interests and career goals. Finance Track Objectives Objectives Upon completion of the finance track, graduates will be able to: Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, graduates will be able to: 1. Apply theories and fundamental principles of finance to business decision-making practices. 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functional areas of business. 2. Appraise risk profiles and asset valuation of 2. Formulate business solutions. businesses using specific financial data. 3. Analyze and interpret the role and operations of the 3. Communicate business information to specific domestic and global financial markets as they relate audiences in varied formats. to the development of personal, stakeholder, and corporate gains. 74| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
4. Explain the global financial environment and its Sport Management Track Description processes as they relate to multinational and The sport management track option is designed for domestic businesses. students who wish to: International Business Track Description • Provide management and/or marketing support to The international business track is designed for students professional, intercollegiate, or interscholastic sport who wish to: organizations or resort establishments. • Develop a better understanding of the global • Oversee and operate recreational programs in business environment. municipalities or tourism environments. • Study the impact of the global economy on domestic • Oversee and operate an exercise or athletic training and foreign companies, trade policy and foreign facility. investment, and aspects of international management, • Own a sport-related business. production, and marketing. Sport Management Track Objectives • Pursue career opportunities in international business. Upon completion of the sport management track, International Business Track Objectives graduates will be able to: Upon completion of the international business track, 1. Identify and evaluate the unique business context of graduates will be able to: the different sport and recreation industries. 1. Evaluate the effects of globalization on countries and 2. Use and adapt specific business strategies in the businesses. application of managing a sport-related organization. 2. Assess the political, economic, financial, legal, and 3. Apply appropriate legal and economic considerations cultural factors impacting international business to managing sport and recreation organizations. operations, transactions, marketing, and 4. Analyze various marketing and promotional strategies management. to choose appropriate approaches in support of a 3. Formulate a strategy to reduce risks of doing successful sport business plan. business in the international environment. 4. Evaluate ethical issues facing international Policies businesses. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. 5. Recognize cultural differences and challenges of The lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all courses listed working in a diverse workplace. in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the major, track electives, and SEE courses required by the 6. Demonstrate cross-cultural communication skills. major. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted General Track Description to advance to the next course in the major without The general track option is designed for students who earning a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite wish to: course(s). When a grade below “C” is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course. A course • Explore different functional areas of business to may be repeated once without special permission. determine job and career possibilities. Business administration majors must apply in writing to • Enhance their knowledge in select functional area(s) the Dean of the School of Business and Leadership of business - Accounting, Economics, Finance, Fashion requesting permission to take a course for a third time. Merchandising, Economics, International Business, Those who do not successfully complete a major course Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Real with a grade of “C” or better after three attempts will not Estate, as well as select topics in Legal Studies and be allowed to continue in the business administration Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. program. • Learn theories and practices of business from the perspective of various organizational practices. Requirements General Track Objectives The courses listed below are required for completion of Upon completion of the general track, graduates will be the bachelor’s degree in business administration. able to: Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). 1. Apply models and fundamental principles to areas of business practices that support a wide variety of Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed organizations. in the course descriptions. 2. Utilize specific area-based tools necessary for Major Requirements: responsible decision-making in public, private, and FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 non-profit sector contexts. ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 3. Identify the requirements for specific business-related ACC 141 Managerial Accounting 3 responsibilities needed in a changing employment EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 environment. EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 FIN 300 Principles of Finance 3 4. Explain applied functions carried out in specific INBUS Any International Business Course departments of an organization. Fields of Study| 75
IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 INBUS International Marketing 3 IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 325/MKT or 325 IS 260 Presentation Theory and 3 INBUS International Human Resource 3 Application 347/MGT Management LAW 208 Business Law 3 347 MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 INBUS International Finance 3 MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 416/FIN 416 MGT 210 Business Writing 3 INBUS 420 International Operations 3 MGT 308 Business Ethics 3 Management MGT 310 Organizational Behavior 3 INBUS 430 International Economics 3 MGT 313 Operations Management 3 INBUS International Business Law 3 MGT 422 Strategic Management 3 470/LAW MGT 430 Business Capstone Seminar 3 470 MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 Sport Management Track Students must complete all of the program requirements All major requirements, MGT 235, MGT/MKT and one of the following tracks. 417, and three of the following electives: Entrepreneurship Track: LAW 345 Sports Law 3 All major requirements, MGT/MKT/FIN 417, and MGT 335 Management of Sport Enterprises 3 the following: MKT 315 Sports Marketing 3 MGT 224 Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 MGT 324 Entrepreneurial Business Planning 3 Minor in Business Administration MKT 330 Strategic Marketing for 3 A minor in business administration is not available; Entrepreneurs however, students majoring in other fields who have an MGT 323 Social Entrepreneurship 3 interest in business may consider earning an academic or minor in accounting, economics, management, or MGT 413 Project Management 3 marketing, or a professional minor in Management and or Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small MGT 424 Entrepreneurial Development 3 Business Development, Human Resources, or Real Estate. Finance Track: Please see an academic advisor for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may All major requirements, FIN 417, and four of the be found in the Academic Information (p. 46) section of following electives: the catalog. General guidelines regarding minors may be FIN 321 Money & Banking 3 found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. FIN 416 International Finance 3 FIN 420 Investment Theory and Practice 3 Other Options FIN 425 Principles of Risk Management and 3 Insurance BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for FIN 435 Applied Corporate Finance 3 students majoring in business administration who wish to FIN 450 Business Valuation 3 combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate General Track programs. Students choosing this option may earn their All major requirements, and MGT or MKT or FIN 417 master's degree in as little as one year after their and four business electives from the following subject bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally areas/courses: ACC, CDF 110 (p. 133), EC, FIN, FMER, apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior INBUS, IS, LAW 325 (p. 184), LAW 345 (p. 184), LAW 470 year. Once admitted into this program, students develop (p. 186), MGT, MKT, REA an educational plan in consultation with their International Business Track undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more information on this program, see the Stevenson All major requirements, MGT/MKT/FIN 417, and University Online Catalog. four of the following INBUS electives: Note: Business Administration: International Business Course Descriptions track majors are required to take one program-required See Accounting Course Descriptions (p. 121) INBUS course, one internship, and up to 4 approved See Economics Course Descriptions (p. 147) track electives. An INBUS course completed as a part of the program requirement cannot be double-counted See Finance Course Descriptions (p. 162) towards the International Business track elective course. See International Business Course Descriptions (p. 175) INBUS 201 Survey of International Business 3 See Management Course Descriptions (p. 191) INBUS International Business 3 315/MGT Management See Marketing Course Descriptions (p. 194) 315 76| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Business Communication Policies School of Design Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed Department of Communication in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the Department Chair: Nadene Vevea, Ph.D. major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. No student, regardless of Description major, will be permitted to advance to the next course The business communication program offers a without earning a grade of "C" or better in the communication degree with specialized skills and prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned knowledge in business, writing, and design in order to in a major course, the student must repeat that course. prepare competent communication practitioners. Students majoring in business communication are Requirements prepared for a range of career opportunities in positions The courses listed below are required for completion of such as those found in corporate communication, the bachelor’s degree in business communication. marketing, public relations, and non-profit leadership Students must also complete the requirements for the among others or to enter graduate school. Graduates Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). gain the skills necessary to listen to, appreciate, and Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed empathize with diverse voices and perspectives which in the course descriptions. enhances their problem-solving abilities and decision- making skills in both the public and private sectors. Major Requirements: FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 Communication courses, along with those in business, writing, and design provide a firm foundation for Communication Core Required Courses - (28 communication practitioners and the adaptable skills and credits) knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly diverse, CM 101 Public Speaking 3 expanding, and dynamic workforce. Students learn the CM 115 Interpersonal Communication 3 core elements of competent communication to work with or or on diverse communication and creative problem- CM 211 Intercultural Communication 3 solving and decision-making teams found in today’s CM 205 Communication Ethics 3 market. Coursework is enhanced and supplemented with CM 255 Small Group Communication 3 practical application in a required internship. Ultimately, CM 270 New Media Communication 3 graduates of this program are the people who CM 290 Internship Preparation 1 organizations and communities seek to help collaborate CM 310 Conflict Resolution and 3 and connect with a myriad of individuals and audiences. Negotiation CM 390 Organizational Communication 3 Objectives CM 401 Internship Variable; Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business minimum Communication, graduates will be able to 3 required 1. Demonstrate communication competency among CM 490 Communication Capstone 3 various publics, through oral and written communication, including speeches, presentations, Business Core Required Courses - 12 credits research, and informal dialogue. MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 2. Demonstrate competency in the various forms of MKT 311 Consumer Behavior 3 business and public writing. MKT 336 Integrated Marketing 3 3. Demonstrate competency in explaining key concepts Communication and practices of business and other organizations Writing Core Options - Choose 9 credits - ALL through class projects, case studies, and multimedia presentations. classes also serve as approved electives. CM 253/ENG Journalism I 3 4. Demonstrate competency in key concepts and 253 principles in the fields of video or photography CM 254/ENG Journalism II 3 through the production of a finished portfolio or 254 piece. CM 303/ENG Feature Writing 3 5. Apply principles of publication design and layout by 303 employing both Mac and PC software programs in CM 304/ENG Magazine Writing and Publishing 3 business applications. 304 6. Demonstrate competency in information technology CM 305/ENG Journalism Practicum 3 through word processing, spreadsheets, and 305 presentation software. CM 314/ENG Public Relations Writing 3 314 7. Complete an internship that satisfies employer and CM 323 Writing for the Web 3 program expectations. ENG 224 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Fields of Study| 77
ENG 324 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction 3 apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior Design Core Required Courses - 9 credits year. Once admitted into this program, students develop GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 an educational plan in consultation with their GDES 270 Introduction to Corporate 3 undergraduate and graduate advisors. A master's degree Communication Design in communication studies is available. For more PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography 3 information on this program, see the Stevenson University Online Catalog.
Technology Core Requirements - Choose 3 Course Descriptions credits from the following. See Communications Course Descriptions (p. 143) ENG 256 Introduction to Digital Publishing 3 GDES 208 Web Design I 3 Chemistry IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 IS 260 Presentation Theory and 3 Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences Application Department of Chemistry Program Elective Options - Choose 6 credits Associate Dean: Ellen Roskes, Ph.D. CM 120 Human Communication 3 CM 236 Communication Writing and 3 Description Research Chemistry is one of the three basic areas that form the CM 260 Business and Professional 3 foundation of all science and is essential for a complete Communication understanding of the physical world. Focusing on the CM 265 Event Planning and Publicity 3 study of matter, the field of chemistry includes a wide CM 275 Principles and Practices of Public 3 variety of basic areas ranging from the study of atoms, Relations the chemical bond, and basic chemical reactions to the CM 300 Advanced Public Speaking 3 exploration of applied topics, including biochemistry, CM 380 The Advertising Campaign 3 medicinal and drug chemistry, forensic science, physical CM 402 Special Topics in Communication 3 and quantum chemistry, and instrumentation. CM 445 Communication and Leadership 3 ENG 225 Topics in Creative Writing 3 Stevenson University's chemistry program, planned in ENG 381 Themes in Literature 3 accordance with the requirements of the American FMI 101 Cinema I: Storytelling 3 Chemical Society (ACS), offers a broad selection of FMI 102 Cinema II: Continuity 3 courses for students in chemistry and provides an FMI 204 Broadcast Production 3 excellent background for any scientific or technological MGT 224 Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 career. Laboratory work and research are emphasized MGT 235 Introduction to Sport Management 3 throughout the curriculum. With modern instrumentation MKT 307 Market Research 3 and laboratory facilities, students develop excellent MKT 315 Sports Marketing 3 laboratory and analytical skills, preparing them for MKT 316 Principles of Negotiation and Sales 3 employment in the chemical industry, graduate study in MKT 325 International Marketing 3 chemistry, or a career in a variety of professional arenas, SOD 395 The Mill - Design Center 3 including pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry. Other courses as approved by advisor and department chair/coordinator/associate dean. Objectives Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Minor in Business Communication Chemistry, graduates will be able to: A minor in Communication is available. Please contact 1. Apply knowledge of chemical principles to the the department chair for more information. understanding of the world at a molecular level. 2. Plan, design, safely execute and interpret scientific Other Options experiments using the scientific method. BA Option: Students also have the option of completing 3. Communicate scientific knowledge in clear notebook a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communication. entries, laboratory reports and oral and poster The student must fulfill all SEE requirements, program presentations. requirements, and complete two semesters of a foreign 4. Evaluate scientific discovery for its scientific merit and language from the point of placement or completion of in terms of its ethical, societal and global implications 202 level using knowledge of chemical principles. BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for 5. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and students majoring in business communication who wish ethical standards of the discipline. to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate Policies programs. Students choosing this option may earn their master's degree in as little as one year after their Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the 78| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog major, including both courses in the major and SEE CHEM 475 Capstone Seminar 3 courses required by the major. No student, regardless of MATH 220 Calculus I 4 major, will be permitted to take a science or math MATH 221 Calculus II 4 course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 all prerequisite courses. PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 or better in each semester in order to remain in good Note: Students choosing to take the 6-credit Capstone standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each Internship (CHEM 471) can take one Chemistry elective. semester and students are notified in writing of their Chemistry electives academic status in the major, as appropriate: Select two: - Probation: The student who earns a science and math BIOCH 362 Independent Research Experience 2 GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in in Biochemistry writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on BIOCH 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students in Biochemistry who are on probation will be required to meet regularly BIOCH 427 Advanced Biochemistry 3 with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least CHEM 203 Environmental Chemistry 3 one full semester after being put on probation. CHEM 206 Herbal Medicines and Remedies 3 - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and math CHEM 362 Independent Laboratory Research 2 GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be notified, in Chemistry in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is CHEM 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, in Chemistry biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or CHEM 435 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 environmental science major. * Science and mathematics courses are defined as Minor in Chemistry courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, The minor in chemistry requires successful completion of ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a CHEM prefix. For chemistry courses with a separate lab co- Requirements requisite, both the lab and lecture for the course must be Major Requirements taken; however, the lab does not count as a separate FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 course toward the minor. Please see the chair of the BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 Department of Chemistry for more information. General or guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 (p. 48) section of the catalog. Genetics BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 Other Options Biology and Genetics Chemistry Department Honors Requirements: Eligible BIOCH 327 Biochemistry 3 students majoring in chemistry may elect to pursue BIOCH 345L Integrative Laboratory I 2 honors within the Department of Chemistry. The CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 intention to pursue Chemistry Department Honors must Solving be declared before the start of their last semester before or graduation. To declare the intent to pursue department CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 honors, a student must have earned a science/math GPA CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the honors CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 requirements outlined below. CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Students graduating with Chemistry Department honors CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 will have this distinction noted on their official university CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 the following requirements must be met: CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 213 Digital Information Literacy for 1 • Completion of one research experience. Chemistry • Completion of a second research experience or a CHEM 221 Inorganic Chemistry 3 300-400 level CHEM or BIOCH elective that is not CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 3 being used to fulfill a degree requirement in the CHEM 313 Career Connections in Chemistry 1 major. CHEM 346L Integrative Laboratory II 2 • An oral presentation of the research experience to the CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3 department. Mechanics CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry: 3 • A science/math GPA of 3.5 or higher at graduation. Thermodynamics CHEM 470 Capstone Internship 3 BA Option: Students also have the option of completing or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. The student must CHEM 471 Capstone Internship 6 fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements, and Fields of Study| 79 complete two semesters of a foreign language from the 2. Apply communication theories, perspectives, point of placement or completion of 202 level principles, and concepts in personal, public, and BS/MFS Option: The BS/MFS option is available for professional contexts. students majoring in chemistry who wish to combine 3. Create messages appropriate to the audience, their bachelor's coursework with work toward a purpose, and context using multiple communication Stevenson University master's degree in forensic science modalities and technologies. in the chemistry track. Students choosing this option may 4. Critically analyze messages in various communication earn their master's degrees in as little as one year after contexts. their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into this BS/MFS option in their junior 5. Evaluate the ethical elements of communication year. Once admitted into this program, students develop situations. an educational plan in consultation with their 6. Utilize communication to embrace difference. undergraduate and graduate advisors. Please see 7. Interpret diverse perspectives and advocate with the Forensic Science section of this catalog for more empathy for oneself and others. information. BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for Policies students majoring in chemistry who wish to combine Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, their bachelor's coursework with work toward a and the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all courses Stevenson University master's degree in teaching. Please that are program requirements. No student, regardless of see Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions major, will be permitted to advance to the next course section of this catalog for more information. without earning a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below “C” is earned Course Descriptions in a major course, the student must repeat that course. See Chemistry Course Descriptions (p. 134) Requirements Communication Studies The courses listed below are required for completion of School of Design the bachelor’s degree in business communication. Students must also complete the requirements for the Department of Communication Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Department Chair: Nadene Vevea, Ph.D. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions. Description Major Requirements: The communication studies program offers students an FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 opportunity to examine critically how communication CM 101 Public Speaking 3 functions in personal, public, and professional contexts. CM 115 Interpersonal Communication 3 Students learn to become ethical and responsible CM 120 Human Communication 3 producers and users of messages in response to specific CM 205 Communication Ethics 3 contexts, audiences, and goals, but also learn to think CM 206 Listening and Communication 3 critically about the messages that they consume. The CM 211 Intercultural Communication 3 program encourages students to use communication as CM 235 Media and Society 3 an introspective lens and to communicate sensitively and CM 236 Communication Writing and 3 competently as members of groups, communities, Research cultures, and as global citizens. Empowering students to CM 290 Internship Preparation 1 challenge assumptions, this program prepares students CM 300 Advanced Public Speaking 3 to serve as change agents and advocates for themselves CM 310 Conflict Resolution and 3 and others through the power of public discourse. Negotiation Communication studies provides opportunities for CM 315 Communication Theory 3 students to engage in communication inquiry in order to CM 331 Nonverbal Communication 3 broaden their own perspectives and to contribute to the CM 390 Organizational Communication 3 general body of communication knowledge and research. CM 401 Internship Variable; Overall, the undergraduate experience in communication minimum studies equips students for entry into careers that value 3 skilled communication practices as well as into graduate required fields appreciative of the critical and practical nature of a CM 440 Persuasion Theory 3 communication program. CM 445 Communication and 3 Leadership Objectives CM 460 Communicating Identities 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in CM 490 Communication Capstone 3 Communication Studies, graduates will be able to: 1. Distinguish the communication discipline from related areas of study. 80| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Students majoring in business communication or Minor in Communication communication studies may not earn a minor in Students majoring in Communication Studies may not communication. Please see the chair of the earn a minor in Communication. communication programs for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors Other Options (p. 48) section of the catalog. BA Option: Students also have the option of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. The Course Descriptions student must fulfill all SEE requirements, program See Communication Course Descriptions (p. 143) requirements and complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or completion of 202 level. Computer Information Systems BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for Brown School of Business and Leadership students majoring in communication studies who wish to Department of Computer Information Systems combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a Department Chair: Steven Engorn, M.S. master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their Description master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally The computer information systems (CIS) major is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop technical career in support of organizations. Employers an educational plan in consultation with their are seeking highly skilled technology professionals who know how to utilize technology to improve the undergraduate and graduate advisors. A master's degree in communication studies is available. For more organization’s competitive edge. This major consists of information on this program, see the Stevenson courses in applied programming, network, and database design. The program’s in-depth practical application of University Online Catalog. computer technology prepares the graduate to enter the workplace as a well-versed technology professional. Course Descriptions Many graduates of this bachelor’s degree program elect See Communication Course Descriptions (p. 143) to continue their education at the graduate level by pursuing a master's in business and technology Communication management. CIS students will develop a portfolio of essential skills Minor in Communication valued by employers. They will become problem-solvers A minor in communication complements a broad who know how to think analytically, assess business spectrum of majors leading to careers in business, problems, and design the best technology solutions. government, health organizations, design, education, social and community services. Emphasis is placed on an Objectives understanding of the basic nature of communication in Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Computer organizations, and on the fundamental knowledge and Information Systems, graduates will be able to: skills necessary for effective communication in 1. Articulate technology skills learned and applied interpersonal, small group, public, and organizational during their academic career. settings. The minor in communication consists of 18 credits earned in courses with the CM prefix. SOD 395 2. Perform those information technology tasks essential may also be taken as one of the courses for a minor in to their chosen career path in application, network, or communication. All course prerequisites must be met to database design. be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. 3. Communicate with confidence technology ideas in Students minoring in communication are eligible to take team meetings and public forums. courses restricted to communication majors if the 4. Demonstrate a professional competency in research, prerequisites are met. Courses ineligible for this minor analysis, and business writing. include: 5. Converse in the languages of application, network, • CM 253/ENG 253 Journalism I and database design. • CM 254/ENG 254 Journalism II 6. Assess business problems using analytical and critical • CM 290 Business Communication Internship Prep thought processes to identify the best technology • CM 303/ENG 303 Feature Writing solution. • CM 304/ENG 304 Magazine Writing & Publishing 7. Pursue an IT career as a well-rounded technology professional, able to leverage talents and interests. • CM 305/ENG 305 Journalism Practicum
• CM 314/ENG 314 Public Relations Writing • CM 350 Junior Internship • CM 401 Senior Internship Fields of Study| 81
Policies Minor in Information Systems Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the The minor in information systems requires successful major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits listed in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for with an IS prefix. All course prerequisites must be met to the major, including both courses in the major and SEE be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please courses required by the major. No student, regardless of see an academic advisor for more information. General major, will be permitted to advance to the next course guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors without earning a grade of "C" or better in the (p. 48) section of the catalog. prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course. Other Options A course may be repeated twice without special The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in permission. Information systems majors must apply in computer information systems who wish to combine their writing to the department chair requesting permission to bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s attempt a course for a third time. Stevenson University degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. does not grant credits or waivers for technical Students choosing this option may earn their master's certifications. degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for Requirements entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once The courses listed below are required for completion of admitted into this program, students develop an the bachelor's degree in computer information systems. educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate Students must also complete the requirements for the and graduate advisors. For more information on this Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). program see the Stevenson University Online Catalog. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions. Course Descriptions See Information Systems Course Descriptions (p. 176) Major Requirements: FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 Counseling and Human Services IS 140 Information Systems Architecture 3 School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Design Department of Counseling and Human Services IS 150 Relational Database Design & SQL 3 with MS Access Department Chair: John Rosicky, Ph.D. IS 170 Systems Development with UML 3 IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 Description IS 231 Network Technologies 3 The counseling and human services program is nationally IS 232 TCP and IP Communication 3 accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Protocols for Windows and UNIX Education (http://www.cshse.org). Graduates of the IS 235 Advanced Windows Server 3 program are prepared to take the exam for certification Architecture & Administration as a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS- IS 240 Programming Concepts 3 BCP) offered by the Center for Credentialing and IS 260 Presentation Theory and 3 Education. Application The program equips students to assume careers in IS 320 Human-Computer Interaction 3 counseling and human services, working with a broad IS 345 Java Programming 3 range of age groups (from infants to seniors) in many IS 350 IS Internship 3 different areas, such as administration, business and IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 industry, child welfare, criminal justice and corrections, IS 431 Exchange Server & Messaging 3 developmental disabilities, education, gerontology, health Systems care, higher education, and public welfare. The courses IS 432 Network Security-Firewalls, IDS, 3 also prepare students to further their education in and Counter Measures graduate programs such as human services, school IS 444 Wireless Application Development 3 counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, IS 480 Technology Law 3 counseling, and related social science disciplines. MGT 210 Business Writing 3 The curriculum focuses on theory, research, and Take any two of the following business electives: application, with field experience as a crucial part of the ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 program. Their coursework gives students a strong MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 background in how individuals and families develop and MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 function. Students also acquire the skills necessary to One 300-400 level INBUS, MGT or provide services to people in need. Optional tracks are MKT course available in addictions and mental health counseling and child, adolescent, and family services. The courses within the tracks are open to all students who meet the prerequisites. 82| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Addictions and Mental Health Counseling Track Addictions and Mental Health Counseling Track The Addictions and Mental Health Counseling Track Objectives prepares students to work with clients who have Upon completion of the addictions and mental health substance abuse or other mental health issues. This counseling track, graduates will be able to: option provides the academic work required for • Act in accordance with the ethical principles and certification by the Maryland Board of Professional practices of the addiction counseling field (as Counselors and Therapists as a certified associate specified for fulfillment of ethics requirement for counselor-alcohol and drug (CAC-AD). Certification certification as a Certified Associate Counselor- requires additional supervised work experience following Alcohol & Drug). graduation. • Apply screening techniques in order to identify level Child, Adolescent, and Family Services Track of risk, needs, and strengths in individuals. This track is for students interested in pursuing careers • Formulate multidimensional treatment plans. directly related to children and families. The track • Analyze theories of counseling related to addictions emphasizes social services available to support families and mental health. such as child protective services, adoption and foster care systems, school-based support, and support for families • Critique the process of intervention and various in need. Emphasis is placed on child development, crisis options for intervention. intervention, coping skills, and resiliency. • Demonstrate counseling competencies (including motivational interviewing and multicultural Community Health Track counseling). The track in Community Health brings together courses • Describe major categories of psychological disorders in Community Health, Biology, Human Services, and and criteria for diagnosis, as described in the Communication to prepare students to become effective Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. health educators and program coordinators/managers who support health and wellness for individuals and Child, Adolescent, and Family Services Track communities. Community health professionals organize Objectives and evaluate programs based on assessed needs of their Upon completion of the child, adolescent, and family target populations. Community health workers help services track, graduates will be able to: medical professionals and educators by interacting with • Compare and contrast programs within the child community members, collecting data, and implementing welfare system (child protective services, family health and wellness programs. Students who complete a preservation services, foster care, and adoption). Community Health degree go on to work in fields such as health education, fitness and recreation, occupational • Interpret the impact of the legal system on the therapy, and health management, and are prepared to various aspects of the child welfare system. pursue graduate school in nutrition, public health, and • Apply specific strategies for resolving problems and health promotion. conflicts using effective communication skills. • Identify stages in physical, cognitive and emotional Objectives development in children. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in • Apply evidence-based strategies to assist children and Counseling and Human Services, graduates will be able youth in coping with life stresses. to: • Describe risk, resiliency, and protective factors that 1. Apply research findings to analyze common problems help children, youth, and families build capacity to encountered in the counseling & human services field overcome adversity. and develop appropriate solutions. 2. Develop individualized professional development Community Health Track Objectives goals and objectives, based on comprehensive self- Upon completion of the community health track, evaluation and feedback from faculty and supervisors. graduates will be able to: 3. Exhibit consistent professional attitudes and behaviors • Outline the history, philosophy, and social factors in applied counseling & human services settings. which influence the contemporary view of health. 4. Exhibit culturally sensitive behavior in professional • Critically evaluate public health methods used to human services settings. prevent and control communicable diseases and 5. Exhibit effective and appropriate interpersonal skills in prevent and manage disasters that affect the health professional counseling & human services settings. of communities. 6. Synthesize and appropriately apply key concepts, • Compare and contrast methods for changing health methods and values in counseling & human services behavior. to professional situations, independently and with • Explain and analyze laws and regulations which minimal supervision. influence implementation of health policies. • Apply the population perspective and evidence-based methods to define and address health needs of Fields of Study| 83
vulnerable groups in the U. S. and the society at CHS 370 Ethics in Counseling 3 large. CHS 371 Assessment and Treatment of 3 Addictions Policies PSY 215 Psychopathology 3 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, Two additional focused electives - however, in order to advance to the senior practicum, 6 credits students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.50. The lowest Child, Adolescent, and Family Services acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed in the All major requirements and the following track courses catalog under "Program Requirements" for the major, CHS 275 Services for Children and Youth 3 including both courses in the major and SEE courses PSY 206 Child Development 3 required by the major. No student, regardless of major, and will be permitted to advance to the next course without CHS 362 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 3 earning a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite or course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned in a major CHS 365 Coping, Resilience and Growth- 3 course, the student must repeat that course. Focused Counseling and Requirements Two additional focused electives - The courses listed below are required for completion of 6 credits the bachelor’s degree in counseling and human services. Community Health Track Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). All major requirements and the following track courses BIO 280 Nutrition Science 3 Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed BIO 332 Epidemiology 3 in the course descriptions. CMH 210 Introduction to Community Health 3 Major Requirements: CMH 2XX Healthcare Systems and Administration - under FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 development. CHS 101 Family Studies 3 CMH 3XX Seminar in Community Health - under CHS 105 Human Services and Social Policy 3 development. CHS 217 Professional Development in 3 Counseling & Human Services CM 2XX Health Communication - under development. CHS 220 Diversity and Cultural Competence 3 CHS 224 Research Methods and Writing 3 Minor in Counseling and Human Services CHS 270 Psychopharmacology and 3 The minor in counseling and human services requires Addictions successful completion of a minimum of six courses and CHS Group Counseling 3 18 credits with an CHS prefix. Please see an academic 315/515 advisor for more information. General guidelines CHS Administration of Human Services 3 regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) 340/540 section of the catalog. CHS 360 Counseling Strategies for 3 Individuals Other Options CHS 380 Internship in Counseling and 3 Human Services BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for CHS 430 Family Dynamics and Interventions 3 students majoring in counseling and human services who CHS 440 Practicum in Counseling and 9 wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work Human Services toward a Stevenson University master’s degree in CHS 441 Seminar in Counseling and Human 3 Healthcare Management or a degree in Community- Services Based Education and Leadership. Students choosing this MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 option may earn their master's degree in as little as one or year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students PSY 136 Statistics for the Behavioral and 4 must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in Social Sciences their junior year. Once admitted into this program, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 students develop an educational plan in consultation with PSY 108 Human Growth and Development 3 their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 information on this program see the Stevenson University Online catalog. Students who do not declare a track must also take 5 focused electives. At least 2 courses must be CHS Course Descriptions courses; please see an advisor for the approved list. See Counseling and Human Services Course Descriptions Students also have the option of selecting a track in (p. 138) Addictions and Mental Health Counseling or Child, Adolescent, and Family Services, or Community Health. Addictions and Mental Health Counseling All major requirements and the following track courses 84| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the Criminal Justice major, including both courses in the major and SEE School of Humanities and Social Sciences courses required by the major. No student, regardless of Department of Law and Justice Studies major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the Department Chair: Hillary Michaud, J.D., CPA prerequisite course(s). When a grade below a "C" is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that Description course. The criminal justice program is committed to preparing A course may be repeated once without special students through education, research, and public service. permission. Criminal justice majors must apply in writing The program offers students a state-of-the-art education to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social in criminal justice by providing a comprehensive and Sciences requesting permission to attempt a course for a critical understanding of the criminal justice system and third time. the society in which it functions. As part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Requirements the program also prepares students for criminal justice The courses listed below are required for completion of careers and postgraduate work as liberal-arts educated, the bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Students must intellectually mature, ethically aware, and culturally also complete the requirements for the Stevenson sensitive professionals. The program provides students Educational Experience (SEE). with opportunities to examine critically the broad questions of how justice is administered in American Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed society and globally as well as confront the fundamental in the course descriptions. issues of criminal justice which they face as professionals Major Requirements: and involved citizens. FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 Students in the program have opportunities to assist CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 faculty engaged in research and scholarship to address CJUS 205 Ethics Principles in Criminal Justice 3 local and state issues in criminal justice. In addition, CJUS 210 Writing for Criminal Justice 3 students work in the field and perform internships to CJUS 220 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 prepare for a variety of careers in areas such as law CJUS 275 Corrections 3 enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, security, and CJUS 280 Law Enforcement 3 beyond. The program engages students in discipline- CJUS 285 Criminology 3 related clubs, activities, events, scholarship showcases, CJUS 345 Victimology 3 and academic conferences and provides extraordinary CJUS 380 American Courts and the Criminal 3 experiences through interaction with criminal justice Justice System professionals and visits to sites such as prisons and CJUS 385 Research Methods in Criminal 3 police training facilities. Practitioners throughout the field Justice of criminal justice teach courses in the program, bringing CJUS 417 Internship 3 real work experience into the classroom and providing MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 exceptional career preparation and connections for or students. PSY 136 Statistics for the Behavioral and 4 Social Sciences Objectives POSCI 205 State & Local Government 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Take 6 CJUS elective courses for 18 credits; one course Justice, graduates will be able to: must be at the upper-level. 1. Analyze the theories, practices, and policies of the branches of criminal justice including governmental Minor in Criminal Justice agencies and other institutions of social control. A minor in criminal justice is available. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the 2. Apply principles of substantive criminal law and selected course for a minor. A minor in criminal justice procedure to criminal justice practice. requires a minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) with a CJUS 3. Utilize appropriate oral and written communication, prefix. Please see an academic advisor for more critical thinking, and research skills for the criminal information. General guidelines regarding minors may be justice discipline. found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. 4. Demonstrate ethical decision-making practices while working in the criminal justice field. Other Options 5. Apply academic preparation to professional BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for experience in the criminal justice field. students majoring in criminal justice who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a Policies master's degree in one of Stevenson's graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally Fields of Study| 85 apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their A course may be repeated twice without special sophomore year. Once admitted into this program, permission. Information systems majors must apply in students develop an educational plan in consultation with writing to the department chair requesting permission to their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more attempt a course for a third time. information on this program, see the Stevenson University Online Catalog. Requirements
Course Descriptions CDF 110 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics 3 See Criminal Justice Course Descriptions (p.141) Fundamentals CDF 240 Linux System Administration 3 Cybersecurity and Digital CDF 251 Network Security 3 CDF 252 Networking II 3 Forensics CDF 261 Digital Forensics 3 Brown School of Business and Leadership CDF 271 Intrusion and Penetration Testing 3 CDF 281 Advanced Network Defense 3 Department of Computer Information Systems CDF 290 Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity 3 Department Chair: Steven Engorn, M.S. CDF 391 Incident Response and 3 Investigation Description CDF 392 Information Systems Forensic 3 The cybersecurity and digital forensics bachelor's degree Internals – Auditing will equip students with the ability to protect an CDF 393 Forensic Evidence Collection Tools 3 organization’s information technology assets from cyber- and Techniques attacks, detect and respond to cyber intrusions, and CDF 475 Advanced Digital Forensics 3 mitigate the effects of such intrusions, as well as uncover CDF 480 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics 3 digital evidence of criminal or unauthorized activity. The Capstone program combines cybersecurity concepts and skills with IS 140 Information Systems Architecture 3 those of the field of digital forensics, creating a unique and Design degree program. The emphasis of the program is on the IS 231 Network Technologies 3 prevention, detection, and mitigation of cyber-attacks, IS 232 TCP and IP Communication 3 combined with the ability to gather digital evidence and Protocols for Windows and UNIX conduct electronic crime investigations. Students who IS 235 Advanced Windows Server 3 complete an associate's degree in cybersecurity or Architecture & Administration related degree, or a certificate in digital forensics will IS 240 Programming Concepts 3 have CDF 110 (p. 133) waived. IS 350 IS Internship 3 IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 Objectives IS 432 Network Security-Firewalls, IDS, 3 and Counter Measures Upon completion of the B.S. in Cybersecurity and Digital MGT 210 Business Writing 3 Forensics Degree, graduates will be able to: Complete all major requirements and take one course 1. Develop a security policy for an organization that from ACC, FIN, INBUS, MGT, or MKT. balances the organization’s mission, culture, human factors, and security requirements; Minor in Cybersecurity 2. Apply risk assessment methodologies in selecting and configuring security controls to protect information The discipline minor in cybersecurity requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits assets; of coursework required for the cybersecurity and digital 3. Monitor a network infrastructure for cyber-attacks; forensics major. At least four courses must have a CDF 4. Mitigate the effects on a network infrastructure due course prefix indicator. to a cyber-attack; 5. Evaluate an end-to-end computer forensics Course Descriptions investigation; See Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Course 6. Prepare a digital forensics evidence report. Descriptions (p. 133) Policies Economics Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. Brown School of Business and Leadership Furthermore, the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all Department of Business Administration major courses. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next major course without Department Chair: Zamira S. Simkins, Ph.D. earning a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite Stevenson University does not currently offer a bachelor's course(s). When a grade below a “C” is earned in a major degree in economics; however, business administration course, the student must repeat that course. majors may select four economics courses for their general track electives. Students who select economics 86| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog courses for their general track electives will be able to equitable environment to support achievement for all acquire a solid grasp of pertinent economic issues. The learners. study of economics also enhances critical and analytical 3. Design and implement instruction that engages thinking skills that will be an asset to any career position students, encourages student participation, promotes and graduate program. higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes. Minor in Economics 4. Design and implement assessment that monitors A minor in economics is available and requires successful student learning, provides purposeful feedback on completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits progress, and furnishes evidence to inform with an EC prefix. Please see an academic advisor for instruction. more information. General guidelines regarding minors 5. Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional may be found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the learning community, seek professional development catalog. opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, Course Descriptions and exhibit integrity and professionalism. See Economics Course Descriptions (p. 147) Policies Candidates must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 to Education progress to the sophomore year and a 3.00 to remain in the program. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all School of Education courses listed in the catalog under "Program Department Chair: Deborah Kraft, Ph.D. Requirements" for the major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. Early Childhood Education: Liberal Admission into the School of Education. Candidates in the early childhood education: liberal arts and technology Arts and Technology program formally apply for admission into the School of School of Education Education at the end of their second year and must Department Chair: Deborah Kraft, Ph.D. successfully complete specific requirements in order to progress in the program. Incoming freshmen who have Description successfully completed the 90 credit hour certificate or the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program Stevenson University offers a bachelor’s degree program through their local high school must present official in early childhood education: liberal arts and technology documentation from the high school prior to registration. (pre K – grade 3). Courses in this program provide Incoming transfer students or students who are changing candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to their major into Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle be successful early childhood teachers. The curriculum is School Education are responsible for informing the Dean designed to provide a strong foundation in liberal arts, of the School of Education that they have completed the mathematics and science, technological competency, and program and must also present official documentation a thorough understanding of child development and its from the high school. impact on educational practices. The curriculum includes an integration of theory, practice and mentoring, and Criteria for admission into the School include, but are not includes field experiences from the second semester in limited to the following: 1) earn an overall GPA of 3.00 or the program. Candidates complete an internship in a above, 2) earn grades of "C" or above in all major Professional Development School that extends for two courses; and 3) satisfactorily complete all field consecutive semesters. Candidates who successfully experiences. complete this program, including achieving passing Admission into an Education Internship. Criteria for scores on Core Academic Skills for Educators (or meeting acceptance into the internship include, but are not the requirements for the SAT/ACT/GPA options) and limited to, the following: 1) achieve passing scores on the Praxis II, are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland Core Academic Skills for Educators or meet the and in states with reciprocal agreements with the requirements of the SAT/ACT/GPA options, 2) attain an Maryland State Department of Education. overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 3) earn grades of “C“ or better in all major courses, 4) obtain the Objectives recommendation of the faculty in the School of Education; and 5) satisfactorily complete all field Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Early placements prior to internship. Candidates must also Childhood Education: Liberal Arts and Technology, graduates will be able to: complete a criminal background check. Please see the Unit Assessment Plan: Performance of Candidates on 1. Apply knowledge of discipline content and content- the School of Education website for additional related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners. requirements. 2. Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, Fields of Study| 87
Requirements The courses listed below are required for completion of Science electives the bachelor’s degree in early childhood education: Minimum of 12 credits required - BIO 104 liberal arts and technology. Candidates must also (recommended). 4 credits must be SEE certified. complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Minor in Early Childhood Education: Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed Liberal Arts and Technology in the course descriptions. A minor in early childhood education: liberal arts and Major Requirements: technology is not available. FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 FYS 102 First Year Seminar 1 Course Descriptions ED 108 Learning Experiences for Young 3 Children See Education Course Descriptions (p. 148) ED 108F Year 1 Field Placement 0 ED 202F Year 2 Field Placement 0 Elementary Education: Liberal Arts ED 203F Year 2 Field Placement 0 ED 205 Year 2 Seminar 1 and Technology ED 230 Processes and Acquisition of 3 School of Education Reading Department Chair: Deborah Kraft, Ph.D. ED 270 Curriculum Principles and Practices 3 ED 271 Principles of Assessment 3 Description ED 272 Principles of Special Education 3 ED 302 Year Three Seminar I 0 Stevenson University offers a bachelor’s degree program ED 303 Year Three Seminar II 1 in elementary education: liberal arts and technology (grades 1-6). Courses in this program provide candidates ED 305F Year 3 Field Placement 0 ED 306F Year 3 Field Placement 0 with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be ED 318 Methods of Teaching 4 successful elementary teachers. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in liberal arts, Mathematics: Early Childhood Education mathematics and science, technological competency, and ED 319 Methods of Teaching Science: 3 a thorough understanding of child development and its impact on educational practices. The curriculum includes Early Childhood ED 331 Instruction of Reading 3 an integration of theory, practice and mentoring, and ED 365 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 includes field experiences from the third semester in the program. Candidates complete an internship in a ED 410 Assessment for Reading 3 Instruction Professional Development School that extends for two ED 435 Internship Seminar I 1 consecutive semesters. Candidates who successfully complete this program, including achieving passing ED 436 Internship Seminar II 3 ED 440 Internship I: Early Childhood 4 scores on Core Academic Skills for Educators (or meeting ED 441 Internship II: Early Childhood 12 the requirements of the SAT/ACT/GPA options) and Praxis II, are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland ENG 282 Literary Genres: Youth Literature 3 IS 302 Integrating Technology and Digital 3 and in states with reciprocal agreements with the Learning in the Classroom Maryland State Department of Education. The elementary education: liberal arts and technology program is PHIL 420 Philosophy of Education 3 PSY 206 Child Development 3 approved by the Maryland State Department of PSY 330 Educational Psychology 3 Education. Fine Arts elective Objectives Select one course from course prefix designators ART, Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in FMI, MUS, PHOTO, or THEA. It must be a SEE certified Elementary Education: Liberal Arts and Technology, Fine Arts. graduates will be able to: Social Science elective 1. Apply knowledge of discipline content and content- GEO elective (recommended) related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners. HIST elective 2. Use knowledge of diverse students to design Any SEE certified HIST course. instruction and create a culturally responsive, MATH electives equitable environment to support achievement for all Minimum of 12 credits required - MATH 137, MATH 205, learners. and MATH 206 (recommended) 3. Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional
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4. Design and implement assessment that monitors FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 student learning, provides purposeful feedback on FYS 102 First Year Seminar 1 progress, and furnishes evidence to inform ED 202F Year 2 Field Placement 0 instruction. ED 203F Year 2 Field Placement 0 5. Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional ED 205 Year 2 Seminar 0 learning community, seek professional development ED 230 Processes and Acquisition of 3 opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, Reading and exhibit integrity and professionalism. ED 270 Curriculum Principles and Practices 3 ED 271 Principles of Assessment 3 Policies ED 272 Principles of Special Education 3 ED 302 Year Three Seminar I 0 Candidates must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 to ED 303 Year Three Seminar II 1 progress to the sophomore year and a 3.00 to remain in ED 305F Year 3 Field Placement 0 the program. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all ED 306F Year 3 Field Placement 0 courses listed in the catalog under "Program ED 321 Methods of Teaching 4 Requirements" for the major, including both courses in Mathematics: Elementary the major and SEE courses required by the major. Education Admission into the School of Education. Candidates in ED 331 Instruction of Reading 3 the elementary education: liberal arts and technology ED 341 Methods for Teaching English 5 program apply for admission into the School of Language Arts and Social Studies: Education at the end of their second year and must Elementary successfully complete specific requirements in order to ED 342 Methods of Teaching STEM: 3 progress in the program. Incoming freshmen who have Elementary successfully completed the 90 credit hour certificate or ED 365 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program ED 410 Assessment for Reading 3 through their local high school must present official Instruction documentation from the high school prior to registration. ED 435 Internship Seminar I 1 Incoming transfer students or students who are changing ED 436 Internship Seminar II 3 their major into Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle ED 442 Internship I: Elementary 4 School Education are responsible for informing the Dean ED 443 Internship II: Elementary 12 of the School of Education that they have completed the ENG 282 Literary Genres: Youth Literature 3 program and must also present official documentation IS 302 Integrating Technology and Digital 3 from the high school. Learning in the Classroom Criteria for admission into the School include, but are not PHIL 420 Philosophy of Education 3 limited to the following: 1) earn an overall GPA of 3.00 or PSY 206 Child Development 3 above, 2) earn grades of "C" or above in all major PSY 330 Educational Psychology 3 courses; and 3) satisfactorily complete all field Fine Arts elective experiences. This course must be SEE certified as a fine arts Admission into an Education Internship. Criteria for acceptance into the internship include, but are not Social Science elective limited to, the following: 1) achieve passing scores on GEO course (recommended) Core Academic Skills for Educators or meet the HIST elective requirements of the SAT/ACT/GPA options, 2) attain an overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 3) earn grades of “C“ or Any SEE certified HIST course. better in all major courses, 4) obtain the MATH electives recommendation of the faculty in the School of Minimum of 12 credits required - (MATH 137, MATH 205, Education; and 5) satisfactorily complete all education and MATH 206 recommended). 4 credits must be SEE field placements prior to internship. Candidates must also certified. complete a criminal background check. Please see the Unit Assessment Plan: Performance of Graduates on Science electives the School of Education website for additional Minimum of 12 credits required. (BIO 104 requirements. recommended). 4 credits must be SEE certified. Requirements Minor in Elementary Education: Liberal The courses listed below are required for completion of Arts and Technology the bachelor’s degree in elementary education: liberal arts and technology. Candidates must also complete the A minor in elementary education: liberal arts and requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience technology is not available. (SEE). Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed Course Descriptions in the course descriptions. See Education Course Descriptions (p. 148) Major Requirements: Fields of Study| 89
the program. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all Middle School Education: Liberal courses listed in the catalog under "Program Arts and Technology Requirements" for the major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. School of Education Admission into the School of Education. Candidates in Department Chair: Deborah Kraft, Ph.D. the middle school education: liberal arts and technology program apply for admission into the School of Description Education at the end of their second year and must Stevenson University offers a bachelor’s degree program successfully complete specific requirements in order to in middle school education: liberal arts and technology progress in the programs. Incoming freshmen who have (grades 4-9). Candidates complete an area of successfully completed the 90 credit hour certificate or concentration in either mathematics and science or the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program English language arts and social studies. Courses in both through their local high school must present official areas of concentration provide candidates with the documentation from the high school prior to registration. knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful Incoming transfer students or students who are changing teachers. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong their major into Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle foundation in liberal arts, math and science, technological School Education are responsible for informing the Dean competency, and a thorough understanding of child and of the School of Education that they have completed the young adolescent development and its impact on program and must also present official documentation educational practices. The sequence of courses is based from the high school. on an integration of theory and practice, and includes Criteria for admission into the School include, but are not field experiences from the third semester in the program. limited to, the following: 1) earn an overall GPA of 3.00 Candidates complete an internship in a Professional or above, 2) earn grades of "C" or above in all major Development School that extends for two consecutive courses; and 3) satisfactorily complete all field semesters. Candidates who successfully complete either experiences. area of concentration, including achieving passing scores Admission into an Education Internship. Criteria for on Core Academic Skills for Educators (or meeting the acceptance into the internship include, but are not requirements for the SAT/ACT/GPA options) and Praxis II, limited to, the following: 1) achieve passing scores on are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland and in Core Academic Skills for Educators or meet the states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland requirements for the SAT/ACT/GPA options, 2) attain an State Department of Education. The middle school overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 3) earn grades of “C“ or education program is approved by the Maryland State better in all major courses, 4) obtain the Department of Education. recommendation of the faculty in the School of Education; and 5) satisfactorily complete all education Objectives field placements prior to internship. Candidates must also Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Middle complete a criminal background check. School Education: Liberal Arts and Technology, graduates will be able to: Requirements 1. Apply knowledge of discipline content and content- English Language Arts and Social Studies Area of related pedagogy to design and implement effective Concentration instruction for all learners. Major Requirements: 2. Use knowledge of diverse students to design FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 instruction and create a culturally responsive, FYS 102 First Year Seminar 1 equitable environment to support achievement for all EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 learners. or 3. Design and implement instruction that engages EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 students, encourages student participation, promotes ED 202F Year 2 Field Placement 0 higher-level thinking, and supports instructional ED 203F Year 2 Field Placement 0 outcomes. ED 205 Year 2 Seminar 0 4. Design and implement assessment that monitors ED 266 Reading in the Content Areas I: 3 student learning, provides purposeful feedback on Middle School progress, and furnishes evidence to inform ED 270 Curriculum Principles and 3 instruction. Practices ED 271 Principles of Assessment 3 5. Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional ED 272 Principles of Special Education 3 learning community, seek professional development ED 302 Year Three Seminar I 0 opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, ED 303 Year Three Seminar II 1 and exhibit integrity and professionalism. ED 305F Year 3 Field Placement 0 ED 306F Year 3 Field Placement 0 Policies ED 362 Methods of Teaching English 3 Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 to Language Arts: Middle School progress to the sophomore year and a 3.00 to remain in 90| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
ED 363 Methods of Teaching Social 3 ED 445 Internship II: Middle School 12 Studies: Middle School ENG 282 Literary Genres: Youth Literature 3 ED 367 Reading in the Content Areas II: 3 IS 302 Integrating Technology and 3 Middle School Digital Learning in the Classroom ED 435 Internship Seminar I 1 PHIL 420 Philosophy of Education 3 ED 436 Internship Seminar II 3 PSY 108 Human Growth and Development 3 ED 444 Internship I: Middle School 4 or ED 445 Internship II: Middle School 12 PSY 206 Child Development 3 ENG 282 Literary Genres: Youth Literature 3 PSY 330 Educational Psychology 3 Three ENG electives: One must be Two science Science electives (minimum 6 SEE certified: WI electives credits) GEO Geography elective Four MATH electives - one must elective be SEE certified; MATH 137, IS 302 Integrating Technology and 3 MATH 205, and MATH 206 Digital Learning in the Classroom recommended PHIL 420 Philosophy of Education 3 One additional Math or Science POSCI Political Science elective elective elective ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT PSY 108 Human Growth and Development 3 transfer students. or PSY 206 Child Development 3 Minor in Middle School Education: PSY 330 Educational Psychology 3 Take two SEE certified HIST courses and two additional Liberal Arts and Technology HIST courses. ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is A minor in middle school education: liberal arts and required for AAT transfer students. technology is not available. Mathematics and Science Area of Concentration Course Descriptions Major Requirements: See Education Course Descriptions (p. 148) FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 FYS 102 First Year Seminar 1 BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 English Language and Literature or School of Humanities and Social Sciences BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology 3 Department of English and Genetics BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 Department Chair: Laura Smith, Ph.D. Biology and Genetics CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 Description Solving The English major combines courses in literary analysis, or creative and professional writing, publishing, digital CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 studies, and career development to hone the intellectual CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 skills most critical across industries—to write, speak, ED 202F Year 2 Field Placement 0 research, analyze, evaluate, and develop solutions using a ED 203F Year 2 Field Placement 0 balance of creative and analytical thinking. Core courses ED 205 Year 2 Seminar 0 introduce students to foundations of language, analysis, ED 266 Reading in the Content Areas I: 3 writing and editing, and career paths within the field. Middle School Beyond the core, students choose emphasis areas based ED 270 Curriculum Principles and 3 on their career goals and intellectual interests. Practices Literature courses combine classic literary works with ED 271 Principles of Assessment 3 popular texts and underrepresented voices, offering ED 272 Principles of Special Education 3 challenging and diverse content that invites students to ED 302 Year Three Seminar I 0 think critically about canons and culture alike. ED 303 Year Three Seminar II 1 ED 305F Year 3 Field Placement 0 Beginning, intermediate, and advanced creative writing ED 306F Year 3 Field Placement 0 workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction ED 360 Methods of Teaching Science: 3 prioritize technique and experimentation. Students learn Middle School to draft, revise, and submit manuscripts while becoming ED 361 Methods of Teaching 4 familiar with contemporary literary markets. Mathematics: Middle School Courses in professional writing and digital publishing ED 367 Reading in the Content Areas II: 3 cover skills in a wide range of contemporary fields and Middle School genres, including journalism, magazine writing and ED 435 Internship Seminar I 1 production, digital storytelling, blogging, and public ED 436 Internship Seminar II 3 relations writing. ED 444 Internship I: Middle School 4 Fields of Study| 91
In career development courses, students explore the wide ENG 256 Introduction to Digital Publishing 3 range of careers available to English majors through job ENG 331 Design Your Career 3 market research and skills assessment, prepare ENG 332 Advanced Critical Approaches to 3 application materials, hone interview skills, and pursue Literature one or more internships. ENG 420 English Capstone: Internship 3 Two English elective courses at the 200-level Objectives Two English elective courses at the 300-level Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in English Two English elective courses at any level Language and Literature, graduates will be able to: One Literature elective courses at the 200-level 1. Solve problems by thinking creatively and critically. One Literature elective courses at the 300-level 2. Read and interpret texts using critical theory and language arts. One Literature elective course at the 400-level 3. Use research resources. Meet foreign language requirement 4. Write academic, professional, and/or creative texts. Minor in English Language and Literature 5. Communicate orally and nonverbally. The minor in English requires successful completion of a 6. Negotiate personal values in relation to the values of minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an ENG others. prefix at the 200-level or above. Courses ineligible for the 7. Apply academic preparation to professional and English minor are ENG 150, ENG 151, ENG 152, and ENG cultural experiences beyond the classroom. 153. 8. Make informed academic and career choices based Please note: ENG 160 Introduction to Literary Studies can on self-determined goals. be taken as one of the courses to fulfill a minor in English. Policies Students minoring in English are eligible to take courses Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. restricted to the English major if the prerequisites are The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed met. Please see an academic advisor for more in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the information. General guidelines regarding minors may be major, including both courses in the major and SEE found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. courses required by the major and complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of Course Descriptions placement or completion of 202 level. See English Course Descriptions (p. 152) No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of Environmental Science "C" or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned in a major course, the student must Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences repeat that course. Department of Biological Sciences Once students have declared their intention to major in Department Chair: Wendy L. Kimber, Ph.D. English language and literature, they are required to take all major courses at Stevenson University. Full-time Description students interested in languages other than French and The environmental science program is designed to Spanish are eligible to participate in the Baltimore prepare students to address the integral relationship Student Exchange Program (BSEP) with area colleges and between humankind and the environment. There is a universities. Contact the Registrar's Office for information growing recognition of the impact of humans on on this program. organisms, landforms, the atmosphere, and ecosystems. This program will engage students in a study of the Requirements principles, methodologies, and practices of the life, The courses listed below are required for completion of physical, and mathematical sciences as they relate to the the bachelor's degree in English language and literature. environment. The foundational concepts of human Students must also complete the requirements for the systems, such as businesses, governments, and Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). communities, and their impact on the environment will Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed also be studied. An emphasis on experiential and lifelong in the course descriptions. learning will also prepare graduates to meet the needs of today’s society. (Note: Some courses may be repeated for credit when focus or topic changes. Check the course descriptions following this section to identify these courses.) Required Courses FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 ENG 160 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 ENG 231 Style and Editing 3 92| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Objectives Major Requirements: FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 Environmental Science, graduates will be able to: or 1. Solve environmental problems by integrating BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 knowledge from the natural and social sciences. Genetics 2. Evaluate the effects of humans on the biosphere. BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 Biology and Genetics 3. Apply field and laboratory research skills and BIO 114 General Biology II: Structure and 3 techniques to the investigation of scientific questions. Function of Organisms 4. Evaluate environmental issues and advances using BIO 114L General Biology II Laboratory: 1 appropriate sources. Structure and Function of 5. Communicate scientific findings in written and oral Organisms formats appropriate to the audience. BIO 115 General Biology III: Ecology and 3 Evolution 6. Conduct himself or herself in a manner consistent BIO 218 Career Connections in the Life 1 with the professional and ethical standards of the Sciences discipline. CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 7. Practice environmental stewardship. Solving 8. Apply academic preparation to professional or experiences outside the classroom. CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Policies CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. CHEM 203 Environmental Chemistry 3 The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed CHEM 203L Environmental Chemistry 1 in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the Laboratory major, including both courses in the major and SEE ENV 255 Techniques in Environmental 3 courses required by the major. No student, regardless of Science major, will be permitted to take a science or math ENV 275 Environmental Science 3 course* unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in ENV 285 Geographic Information Systems 3 all prerequisite courses. ENV 375 Environmental Ethics 3 A student must maintain a science and math GPA of 2.0 ENV 470 Capstone Internship 3 or better in each semester in order to remain in good or standing within the major. Grades are reviewed each ENV 471 Capstone Internship 6 semester and students are notified in writing of their ENV 475 Capstone Seminar 3 academic status in the major, as appropriate: MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 - Probation: The student who earns a science and math SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 GPA less than 2.0 in one semester will be notified, in Select two of the following courses: writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is on EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 probation in the Fine School of the Sciences. Students EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 who are on probation will be required to meet regularly EC 240 Environmental Economics 3 with their Success Coach/Academic Advisor for at least LAW 375 Environmental Law 3 one full semester after being put on probation. POSCI 102 American Government: Political 3 - Dismissal: The student who earns a science and math Institutions and Procedures GPA less than 2.0 for a second semester will be notified, Environmental Science Electives: in writing, by the Department Chair that he or she is dismissed from the applied mathematics, biochemistry, Take six courses from the following courses listed below biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or • At least three courses must be at the 300- or 400- environmental science major. level * Science and mathematics courses are defined as • At least three courses must be lab courses courses with the designation: BIO, BIOCH, BME, CHEM, • A maximum of two courses with the BIO or CHEM ENV, FSCI, MATH, PHYS, or SCI. course prefix designator Requirements • A maximum of one research course ENV 213, ENV 260, ENV 280, ENV 310, ENV 320, ENV The courses listed below are required for completion of 330, ENV 360, ENV 362, ENV 365, ENV 410, ENV 420, BIO the bachelor’s degree in environmental science. Students 203, BIO 210, BIO 217, BIO 222, BIO 230, BIO 270, BIO must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson 280, BIO 307, BIO 310, BIO 312, BIO 313, BIO 314, BIO Educational Experience (SEE). 315, BIO 322, BIO 326, BIO 330, BIO 332, BIO 335, BIO Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed 362, CHEM 206, CHEM 210/210L, CHEM 211/CHEM 211L, in the course descriptions. CHEM 221, CHEM 310, CHEM 330, CHEM 345, CHEM 346L, CHEM 410 Fields of Study| 93
Students can take either BIO 217 or BIOCH 327 but not Service-Learning Options: Service learning options are both. Students can take BIO 322 or BIO 326 but not offered periodically with some environmental science both. courses. Please consult the course instructor or the department chair if you have any questions. Minor in Environmental Science Environmental Science studies the connections between Course Descriptions humans and the environment. Therefore, a minor in See Environmental Science Course Descriptions (p. 156) Environmental Science is an excellent addition to many liberal arts majors and is particularly relevant to students Fashion Design interested in the environmental aspects of business, economics, policy, law, health, or for those simply School of Design interested in understanding our responsibility as Department of Fashion Design caretakers of planet Earth. Program Coordinator: Forest Bell, M.S. The minor in environmental science requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits Description with an ENV prefix. Courses ineligible for the The Fashion Design degree curriculum synthesizes the environmental science minor include: individual esthetic of the designer with an understanding • ENV 150 Society and the Environment of the market, historical context of fashion and costume, • ENV 165 Science of the Chesapeake Bay consumer psychology, materials, and techniques of apparel construction. Please see the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences for further information regarding this minor. The major's curriculum focus is primarily on studio work General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the and other discipline-specific course work central to its Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. mission of developing the student’s individual design voice and vision while developing their potential as Other Options practicing technical fashion design professionals. Biology Department Honors Requirements: Eligible students majoring in environmental science may elect to Objectives pursue honors within the Department of Biological Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Sciences. The intention to pursue biology department Design, graduates will be able to: honors must be declared no later than the end of the 1. Integrate the skills, theories, research and problem- first semester of the junior year. To declare the intent to solving methodologies, and behaviors of a practicing pursue departmental honors, a student must have earned fashion design professional. a science GPA of 3.50 or higher. 2. Construct comprehensive design strategies Students graduating with biology department honors will considering sustainability in global, environmental, have this distinction noted on their official university social and economic contexts. transcript. In order to graduate with departmental 3. Formulate a personal design ideology considering honors, the following requirements must be met: historical, cultural, and social relevance/contexts. • Completion of a 400-level capstone experience with a 4. Synthesize design concepts employing areas of trend grade of “B” or better analysis, merchandising, consumer psychology, • Completion of BIO 440 Seminar Topics in Biology retailing, and materials to create strategically-targeted with a grade of “B” or better designs. • Completion of an Honors Contract Project in an 5. Use appropriate industry terminology in the critique upper-level biology or environmental science course. of fashion concepts and designs. A grade of “B” or better must be earned in the course 6. Assemble a collection of finished fashion work for a in which an Honors Contract Project is completed. defined audience demonstrating the application of The student must submit a contract project proposal industry knowledge and experience. to be approved by department faculty before beginning the project. The final project must be approved by department faculty in order to receive Policies honors credit. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed • A science GPA of 3.50 or higher at the time of in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the graduation major, including both courses in the major and SEE BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for courses required by the major. No student, regardless of students majoring in environmental science who wish to major, will be permitted to advance to the next course combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a without earning a grade of "C" or better in the Stevenson University master's degree in teaching. Please prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned see Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions in a major course, the student must repeat that course. section of this catalog for more information. 94| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Requirements Description The courses listed below are required for the completion The fashion merchandising program is designed to of the bachelor's degree in fashion design. Students must provide majors in the program with an understanding of also complete the requirements for the Stevenson merchandising as it relates to the apparel and retail Educational Experience (SEE). industries. The focus is on the business and marketing Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed aspects of merchandising, particularly how the in the course descriptions. production, distribution, and promotion of goods and services in fashion and retail are developed and delivered Major Requirements: to the consumers. International emphasis on the industry FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 is provided as there is an increased blending of apparel ART 110 Fundamentals of Design I 3 manufacturing, distribution, and retail from a global ART 113 Fundamentals of Design II 3 framework. ART 116 Drawing I 3 ART 117 Drawing II 3 Graduating students can expect to find employment in FDES 101 Construction Fundamentals 1 such positions as fashion and retail planning, buyers, FDES 200 Textiles 3 visual merchandising, fashion and retail promotion, FDES 201 Fashion Design I 3 product managers, and retail store management. FDES 202 Fundamentals of Draping 3 FDES 203 Garment Construction Studio 3 Objectives FDES 205 Computer-Aided Pattern Design I 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion FDES 210 Fashion Illustration 3 Merchandising, graduates will be able to: FDES 274 History of Fashion 3 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functional areas of the FDES 290 Internship Preparation 1 apparel business. FDES 301 Tailoring 3 FDES 302 Technical Illustration 3 2. Formulate solutions to problems in apparel FDES 303 Concept Development in Fashion 3 merchandising. Design 3. Plan effective merchandising strategies for an apparel FDES Writing for Fashion 3 business. 315/FMER 4. Communicate business information to specific 315 audiences in varied formats. FDES 390 Internship 3 5. Demonstrate professional competencies related to FDES 401 Collections I 3 contemporary fashion merchandising careers. FDES 403 Collections II 3 FDES 404 Product Development and 3 Manufacturing Policies FDES 470 Portfolio 1 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major. GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed MGT 210 Business Writing 3 in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. No student, regardless of Minor in Fashion Design major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the The minor in fashion design requires successful prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits in a major course, the student must repeat that course. with a FDES course prefix designator. SOD 395 may also be taken to as a course that will fulfill a minor A course may be repeated once without special requirement. All course prerequisites must be met to be permission. Those who do not successfully complete a eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please major course with a grade of “C” or better after a third see an academic advisor for more information. General attempt will not be allowed to continue in the fashion information regarding minor requirements may be found merchandising program. in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. Requirements Course Descriptions The courses listed below are required for completion of See Fashion Design Course Descriptions (p. 159) the bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Fashion Merchandising Educational Experience (SEE). Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed Brown School of Business and Leadership in the course descriptions. Department of Business Administration Major Requirements: Department Chair: Zamira Simkins, Ph.D. FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 ACC 215 Survey of Accounting 3 EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 FDES 200 Textiles 3 Fields of Study| 95
FDES 274 History of Fashion 3 Graduates of the Department emerge as flexible and FMER 210 Fashion and Culture 3 capable practitioners of filmmaking – be it on film, digital FMER 223 The Business of Fashion 3 media, or the next emerging format – who can work FMER 290 Internship Preparation 1 both alone as self-starters or collaboratively in groups, FMER 315 Writing for Fashion 3 and be directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, FMER 320 Fashion Retailing 3 editors, motion graphics artists, sound designers, some FMER 323 Fashion Product Merchandising 3 combination of all of these or a specialist of their own FMER 340 Merchandise Sourcing and 3 design. Logistics Film & Moving Image students demonstrate the skills FMER 360 Visual Merchandising 3 acquired in their chosen area of expertise by creating, FMER 390 Internship 3 beginning in their second year, a portfolio of work for FMER 430 Fashion Merchandising Capstone 3 distribution to a variety of current media outlets, and in GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 their final year, a capstone project. INBUS International Marketing 3 325/MKT Cinematography/Editing Track Description 325 The Cinematography/Editing Track provides additional IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 focused study in the art, craft, technologies and changing LAW 208 Business Law 3 practices of moving-image capturing and editing. MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 Students learn the skills necessary to enter into careers MGT 210 Business Writing 3 as professional cinematographers and/or editors. MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 MKT 311 Consumer Behavior 3 Producing/Writing Track Description MKT 336 Integrated Marketing 3 The Producing/Writing Track provides additional focused Communication study in the art, craft, technologies and changing practices of moving-image production and writing. Minor in Fashion Merchandising Students learn the skills necessary to enter into careers The minor in Fashion Merchandising is designed for as professional producers and/or writers. students interested in the business of fashion. It prepares students to understand the role of apparel in today’s Objectives marketplace and the relationship between the fashion Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Film and and production apparel industries. Moving Image, graduates will be able to: The minor in fashion merchandising requires successful 1. Create films and other moving image projects, using completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits current crafts and emerging technologies and with a FMER prefix, which focus on fashion and culture, grounded in a strong sense of personal style. fashion retailing, product merchandising, and fashion 2. Write film and moving image proposals and communication. General guidelines regarding minors may screenplays. be found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. 3. Think and write critically about film and moving Course Descriptions image history, aesthetics, global perspectives and production techniques. See Fashion Merchandising Course Descriptions (p. 163) 4. Navigate the business of film and moving image Film and Moving Image production and distribution. Cinematography/Editing Track Objectives School of Design The Cinematography/Editing Track provides additional Department of Film and Moving Image focused study in the art, craft, technologies and changing Department Chair: Christopher Llewellyn Reed, M.F.A. practices of moving-image capturing and editing. Students learn the skills necessary to enter into careers Description as professional cinematographers and/or editors. Upon completion of the Film & Moving Image The Department of Film & Moving Image educates its Cinematography/Editing Track, graduates will be able to: students to be adaptable lifelong artists, craftspeople, and learners who are capable of maintaining focus, 1. Operate professional cameras with proficiency. resilience, self-control, and motivation through both 2. Demonstrate the ability to capture moving images in success and failure. Graduates must be able to navigate studio and field environments using both ambient the ever-changing technological landscape while and artificial light. developing and maintaining an original and personal 3. Produce professional-quality moving-image content aesthetic vision and be able to effectively communicate using current editing and motion-graphics software. this vision to others. The Department focuses on teaching a wide array of equipment and software to 4. Employ industry-standard moving-image terminology complement its commitment to teaching film and when presenting, discussing and critiquing their work. moving image theory, history and technique. 5. Work independently and/or as part of a crew to achieve clearly articulated artistic outcomes. 96| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
6. Produce industry-standard deliverables using current FMI 301 Documentary/Promo Production 3 and emerging production and post-production FMI 302 Narrative Production 3 processes. FMI 304 Directing the Actor 3 Producing/Writing Track Objectives FMI 331 Special Topics in Moving-Image 3 Media The Producing/Writing Track provides additional focused FMI 334 Film Aesthetics 3 study in the art, craft, technologies and changing FMI 341 Sound Design 3 practices of moving-image production and writing. FMI 390 Internship 3 Students learn the skills necessary to enter into careers FMI 401 Senior Project: Pre-Production 3 as professional producers and/or writers. FMI 402 Senior Project: Production 3 1. Upon completion of the Film & Moving Image GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 Producing/Writing Track, graduates will be able to: 2. Write film and television scripts according to industry- standard formats. Students must also complete the courses for one of the tracks listed below. 3. Analyze and organize the story and financial needs of scripts using professional terminology. Cinematography/Editing Track - 15 credits ANIM 330 Typography in Motion 3 4. Evaluate and critique moving-image storytelling, in a ANIM 331 Intermediate Motion Graphics 3 variety of genres, considering professional FMI 303 Lighting for the Camera 3 requirements FMI 306 Experimental Cinema 3 5. Work independently and/or as part of a crew to GDES 230 Typography I 3 create efficiently-run productions, achieving clearly articulated artistic and distribution outcomes. Producing/Writing Track - 15 credits FMI 311 Advanced Screenwriting 3 6. Develop effective fundraising and marketing FMI 313 Script Analysis 3 strategies for film and moving-image projects, FMI 352 Grant Writing 3 applying appropriate legal and financial frameworks. FMI 355 The Business of Filmmaking 3 FMI 451 Film Distribution and Intellectual 3 Policies Property Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed Minor in Film and Moving Image in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the The minor in film and moving image requires successful major, including both courses in the major and SEE completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits courses required by the major. No student, regardless of with a FMI prefix. SOD 395 can count as one of the major, will be permitted to advance to the next course courses for the minor. All course prerequisites must be without earning a grade of "C" or better in the met to be eligible to take the selected course for a prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned minor. Please see an academic advisor for more in a major course, the student must repeat that course. information. General guidelines regarding minors may be In their second and third years, students participate in found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. portfolio reviews. At the end of the second year, faculty review portfolios. In the third year, Film and Moving Course Descriptions Image Advisory Board members review portfolios. See Film and Moving Image Course Descriptions (p. 164) Requirements Forensic Science The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in film and moving image. Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences Students must also complete the requirements for the Department of Biological Sciences and Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Department of Chemistry Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed Associate Dean and Department Chair: Ellen Roskes, in the course descriptions. Ph.D. Major Requirements (all students): FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 Description FMI 101 Cinema I: Storytelling 3 Stevenson University offers two program options in the FMI 102 Cinema II: Continuity 3 study of forensic science. One option is a BS/MFS FMI 201 Cinematography I: Black & White 3 program where students can earn a bachelor's degree in FMI 202 Cinematography II: Color 3 biochemistry, biology, or chemistry in four years and a FMI 204 Broadcast Production 3 master's degree in forensic science in as little as one FMI 211 Basic Screenwriting 3 additional year. For additional information regarding the FMI 221 Art and Craft of Editing I 3 B.S. degree in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry, please FMI 222 Art and Craft of Editing II 3 see the biochemistry, biology, or chemistry sections of FMI 231 Film and Moving Image History 3 this catalog. The other option is a two-year master's FMI 290 Internship Preparation 1 degree program, which is described more fully in Fields of Study| 97 the Stevenson University Online Catalog and on the BIOCH 327 Biochemistry 3 Stevenson website at stevenson.edu. BIOCH 345L Integrative Laboratory I 2 Forensic science is an interdisciplinary and applied course BIOCH 427 Advanced Biochemistry 3 of study which plays a crucial role in the legal justice BIOCH 470 Capstone Internship 3 system. Advances in instrumentation and technology or have opened up new approaches to solving crime, and BIOCH 471 Capstone Internship 6 the need for individuals trained in both science and the BIOCH 475 Capstone Seminar 3 law is growing. Graduates of our program will be CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 prepared for employment in local, state or federal Solving government crime laboratories, forensics laboratories, or DNA testing facilities, industry, and continued study at CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 the doctoral level. CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 Application Process CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 Students apply for admission into the BS/MFS program CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 during their junior year. Applications are available on CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 September 1 and February 1. Admission to this program CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 is based upon the following criteria: CHEM 213 Digital Information Literacy for 1 • Cumulative and science/math GPA of 3.0 or higher in Chemistry all course work attempted CHEM 313 Career Connections in Chemistry 1 • Grade of "C" or better in all science and mathematics FSCI 101 Survey of Forensic Sciences 3 courses MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 MATH 220 Calculus I 4 • Completion of at least 60 credit hours and enrollment PHYS 210 General Physics I 4 in a minimum of an additional 15 credit hours or • Completion of FSCI 101 PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 • Completion of Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 211 and PHYS 211 General Physics II 4 211L) and enrollment in a minimum of one 300 or or 400 level science course PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 • Submission of a completed BS/MFS Program Application, including three letters of Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship recommendation, prior to October 1 and March 1 (BIOCH 471) can take one less upper level Group 2 elective course. Once accepted into the program, the undergraduate student may take up to 18 graduate credits beginning in the spring of his or her junior year. Elective courses Group 1 Students, once accepted into the program, must submit a Select two from the following list: (Students interested in Graduate Application in the last semester of their the chemistry concentration must choose CHEM 310 and undergraduate education. Application must be made CHEM 430; students interested in the biology prior to September 15 for a planned January start date concentration must choose BIO 310 or BIO 330) and prior to February 15 for a planned August start date. BIO 310 Cell Biology 3 BIO 330 Molecular Genetics 4 Option in Biochemistry Requirements CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 3 The courses listed below are required for completion of CHEM 430 Physical Chemistry 3 the bachelor's degree in biochemistry and for entry into Elective courses Group 2 the biology or chemistry concentration of the master's in Select three from the following list: forensic sciences program. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational At least two of the courses must be at the 300-level or Experience (SEE). higher; advisors help students choose electives based on the desired graduate concentration): Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed BIO 203 Microbiology 4 in the course descriptions. BIO 280 Nutrition Science 3 Major Requirements: BIO 313 Virology 3 FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 BIO 322 Human Physiology 4 BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 BIO 332 Epidemiology 3 or BIO 335 Immunology 4 BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 BIO 362 Independent Research Experience 2 Genetics in Biology BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 BIO 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 Biology and Genetics in Biology BIO 230 Genetics 4 BIOCH 362 Independent Research Experience 2 or in Biochemistry 98| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
BIOCH 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 PHYS 210 General Physics I 4 in Biochemistry or CHEM 206 Herbal Medicines and Remedies 3 PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 CHEM 221 Inorganic Chemistry 3 and CHEM 346L Integrative Laboratory II 2 PHYS 211 General Physics II 4 CHEM 362 Independent Laboratory Research 2 or in Chemistry PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 CHEM 365 Independent Laboratory Research 3 SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 in Chemistry CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3 Mechanics Biology Electives (take 6 courses) CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry: 3 Take six courses from the following courses listed below Thermodynamics according to the following criteria: CHEM 435 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 • BIO 203 and BIO 217 or BIO 327 are required Option in Biology Requirements • A minimum of three courses at the 300- or 400 -level • A minimum of two lab courses The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor's degree in biology and for entry into the • A maximum of two courses with the BIOCH, or ENV biology track of the master's in forensic science program. designation Students must also complete the requirements for the • A maximum of one research course from BIO 362, Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). BIO 365, BIOCH 362, BIOCH 365, ENV 362, ENV 365 Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed BIO 203, BIO 210, BIO 217, BIO 222, BIO 270, BIO 280, in the course descriptions. BIO 307, BIO 310, BIO 312, BIO 313, BIO 314, BIO 315, Major Requirements BIO 326 BIO 330, BIO 332, BIO 335, BIO 362, BIO 365, FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 BIOCH 327, BIOCH 345L, BIOCH 362, BIOCH 365, BIOCH BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 427, ENV 213, ENV 255, ENV 260, ENV 270, ENV 275, or ENV 280, ENV 285, ENV 310, ENV 320, ENV 330, ENV BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 340, ENV 360, ENV 362, ENV 365, ENV 375, ENV 410, Genetics ENV 420, ENV 430x, MLS 210, MLS 310, MLS 310L, MLS BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 325, MLS 325L, MLS 330, MLS 337. Biology and Genetics Students can take BIO 322 or BIO 326 but not both. BIO 114 General Biology II: Structure and 3 Function of Organisms Option in Chemistry Requirements BIO 114L General Biology II Laboratory: 1 The courses listed below are required for completion of Structure and Function of the bachelor's degree in chemistry and for entry into the Organisms chemistry track of the master's in forensic sciences BIO 115 General Biology III: Ecology and 3 program. Students must also complete the requirements Evolution for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). BIO 115L General Biology III Laboratory: 1 Ecology and Evolution Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed BIO 218 Career Connections in the Life 1 in the course descriptions. Sciences Major Requirements: BIO 230 Genetics 4 FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 BIO 235L Diversity of Life 1 BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 BIO 470 Capstone Internship 3 or or BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 BIO 471 Capstone Internship 6 Genetics BIO 475 Capstone Seminar 3 BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 Biology and Genetics Solving BIOCH 327 Biochemistry 3 or BIOCH 345L Integrative Laboratory I 2 CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Solving CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 or CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3 FSCI 101 Survey of Forensic Sciences 3 CHEM 210L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II 3 MATH 220 Calculus I 4 CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Fields of Study| 99
CHEM 213 Digital Information Literacy for 1 problems and solutions, connecting physical and digital Chemistry experiences, and career preparation. CHEM 221 Inorganic Chemistry 3 Mirroring how design works as a profession, the CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 3 objectives of individual courses overlap to explore and CHEM 313 Career Connections in Chemistry 1 reinforce the interconnectedness of theory and practice, CHEM 346L Integrative Laboratory II 2 digital media and physical materials. The program does CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry: Quantum 3 not present standalone academic surveys of a specific Mechanics topic. Classes introduce segments of the continuum that CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry: 3 is design discourse and practice. Thermodynamics CHEM 470 Capstone Internship 3 While acquiring discipline-specific skills, students learn or the design process. Initial steps involve working to CHEM 471 Capstone Internship 6 identify and research a complex problem. Following CHEM 475 Capstone Seminar 3 preliminary work, students devise, test, revise, and FSCI 101 Survey of Forensic Sciences 3 ultimately present design solutions to hypothetical and MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 client-based briefs. Each assignment is an opportunity to MATH 220 Calculus I 4 put into practice principles, skills, and concepts including MATH 221 Calculus II 4 design fundamentals, graphic design theory, digital PHYS 215 General Physics I with Calculus 4 production, traditional materials and methods, rich-media PHYS 216 General Physics II with Calculus 4 experiences, visual storytelling, design thinking, human SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 systems, and collaboration. Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship Along the way, students produce and present their (BIOCH 471) can take one less Chemistry Elective course. design work in a portfolio. Students participate in portfolio reviews with faculty members in the first and CHEM 435 is required when the topic is Instrumental second year. In the third and fourth year, art and graphic Analysis. Take one additional chemistry elective from the design professionals from outside of the University following: BIOCH 362, BIOCH 365, BIOCH 427, CHEM 203, review student portfolios. In the final year, the portfolio CHEM 206, CHEM 362, CHEM 365, or CHEM 435 development course affords students the guidance and structure to create professional presentations of their Minor in Forensic Sciences design work and process in preparation for entry into A minor in forensic sciences is not available. graphic design fields. Successful students acquire the necessary confidence to communicate about how they Other Options arrive at design solutions. Master's of Forensic Science Because students in the major explore a breadth of topics, a graphic design degree may lead to many Students who wish to enter the master's of forensic different options for the individual student. From the science program must have a bachelor's degree in first-year seminar course through the internship biochemistry, biology, chemistry or other equivalent experience and senior portfolio reviews, students are natural sciences or forensic sciences. Candidates must introduced to a wide scope of career possibilities. meet specific course requirements and prerequisites. For Students are encouraged to explore career goals while further details, please see the Stevenson University developing their portfolio. The required internship Online Catalog or visit the Stevenson provides students with hands-on professional experience. website stevenson.edu. Graduates from the graphic design program work independently and collaboratively in businesses devoted Course Descriptions to design and in creative positions within larger See Forensic Sciences Course Descriptions (p. 168) institutions. Potential careers include advertising, marketing communications, electronic or print publishing, Graphic Design web and interactive design, photography and digital imaging, motion graphics, and related fields. School of Design Department of Art & Graphic Design Objectives Department Chair: George Moore, M.F.A. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, graduates will be able to: Description 1. Solve design problems by thinking creatively and The Department of Art & Graphic Design within the critically. School of Design grants a B.S. or B.A. degree in graphic 2. Observe and produce media critically. design. This major is designed to prepare students for professional practice and graduate study in graphic 3. Apply communication and design theory to design design or related fields. The courses in the program practice. address theoretical and practical questions about visual 4. Justify solutions using research, through written and literacy, graphic design and visual communication theory, verbal communication. participation in design culture, the complexity of 100| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
5. Plan, execute, and revise design solutions considering or lower will be notified in writing by the department complex and interdisciplinary elements, including chair that he or she is on probation in the major. audience, cultural, ethical, human, media, material, Students on probation may continue to take courses in and market factors. the major provided all other progression criteria are met. 6. Produce a design portfolio to professional standards. Dismissal: A student will automatically be dismissed from 7. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and the major if any of the following occurs: ethical standards of the discipline both within and • The student earns a third grade of "D" or lower in any beyond the classroom. combination of major courses • The student does not participate in required portfolio Policies reviews Graphic Design Policies for Continuance and • The student is on probation and does not earn a Progression satisfactory portfolio review at the end of the 200- Graphic Design student performance is measured by level course sequence grades earned in general education and major courses If dismissed from the major, student’s major will be and the ability to effectively create, compile, and present changed to deciding until the student selects another a portfolio of work. Students must meet the following program. Students may seek readmission to the Graphic criteria to maintain good standing in the GDES program: Design major following the "Policy for Seeking • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 Readmission to the Major." • Minimum major GPA: 3.0 The department chair has final authority to determine standing in the major. • Minimum grade in all major courses: C The graphic design program policies for continuance and • No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to progression are distributed to all new students during take an ART, GDES, IAD, ANIM, or PHOTO unless a the First-Year Seminar and transfer advising. grade of "C" or better is earned in all prerequisite courses. If a student achieves a grade of a “D” or Readmission to the Major: A student who has been lower, the course must be repeated and a “C” or dismissed from the Graphic Design program and is higher must be achieved to satisfy the prerequisite seeking readmission to the program must complete the requirements. process outlined below. Please recognize that the individual steps alone are no guarantee of readmission to • A major course can only be repeated two times the major. during the program to achieve a “C.” • Repeat and earn a C or better in any major course • If a third grade of “D” or lower is earned in any that the student previously attempted but earned a combination of major courses, the student is "D" or below. automatically dismissed from the program. • Write a Letter of Appeal to the Department Chair for • Please see the specific program requirements for a Art and Graphic Design explaining the circumstances listing of the required courses. surrounding the poor academic performance, what Progression criteria for students in the program. steps are being implemented to make a change, and what plans are in place for continued success in the • To progress into 200-level major courses (GDES 210 Graphic Design program. and GDES 230), students must participate in the first-year portfolio review. • Within two calendar weeks from the posting of final Students who earn a rating of unsatisfactory in the semester grades to WebXpress, submit the Letter of portfolio review will be allowed to progress to the Appeal including student ID number. 200-level courses provided all other criteria are met. • A decision will be communicated by the Department These students will be placed on probation in the Chair two weeks after the deadline for receiving major. the Letter of Appeal. • To progress into 300-level major courses, students • If readmission to the major is granted, the student must achieve a satisfactory portfolio review by the will be required to sign a statement of understanding end of the 200-level course sequence. form. The statement of understanding includes the Students participate in a Fall Semester Portfolio provision that if any grade below "C" is earned in an Review upon completion of GDES 210, GDES 230, and ART or GDES course, then the student will be FMI 102. Students who earn a rating of unsatisfactory dismissed from the major permanently with no in this portfolio review are placed on probation and opportunity to seek readmission. are reviewed again at the end of the academic year. Students who do not earn a rating of satisfactory at Requirements this subsequent portfolio review will be dismissed The courses listed below are required for completion of from the major. the bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Probation: A student who does not achieve a satisfactory Educational Experience (SEE). first- or second-year portfolio review, who does not meet Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed minimum GPA standards, or who earns two grades of “D“ in the course descriptions. Fields of Study| 101
Major Requirements and complete two semesters of a foreign language from FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 the point of placement or completion of 202 level. ART 106 Introduction to Art History 3 ART 110 Fundamentals of Design I 3 Course Descriptions ART 113 Fundamentals of Design II 3 See Art Course Descriptions (p. 123) ART 116 Drawing I 3 ART 117 Drawing II 3 See Interactive Design Course Descriptions (p. 174) ART 205 Graphic Design History 3 See Animation Course Descriptions (p. 122) ART 305 Topics in Art History 3 See Photography Course Descriptions (p. 207) FMI 101 Cinema I: Storytelling 3 See Graphic Design Course Descriptions (p. 168) PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography 3 GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 GDES 208 Web Design I 3 History GDES 210 Graphic Design I 3 School of Humanities and Social Sciences GDES 211 Graphic Design II 3 Department of History and Humanities GDES 230 Typography I 3 GDES 290 Internship Preparation 1 Program Coordinator: Glenn Johnston, Ph.D. GDES 308 Web Design II 3 GDES 310 Graphic Design III 3 Description GDES 330 Typography ll 3 Stevenson's history major provides students the breadth GDES 390 Internship 3 of a traditional American history major, combined with GDES 410 Portfolio & Professional 3 the opportunity to study and practice the public Development presentation of history through specialized coursework GDES 450 Senior Capstone 3 and internships. Stevenson’s history major is distinctive Studio Elective (3 credits)* because of its strong liberal arts context, which provides Studio Elective (3 credits)* students the opportunity to examine history from an Studio Elective (3 credits)* interdisciplinary perspective. Students of history master a *Studio electives include 200-400 level courses in ANIM, body of knowledge about the past. In addition, they ART, GDES, IAD, PHOTO, or SOD 395. Students must gain the ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate choose courses from at least two different course prefix historical evidence; to apply historical perspectives to designators. contemporary issues; and to honor historical interpretations coming from those of diverse cultural Minor in Graphic Design traditions and values, all with the goal of furthering historical knowledge and conveying historical The minor in Graphic Design requires successful understanding to members of the general public. completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits of courses in graphic design and related disciplines. The two primary objectives of the history program are 1) Graphic design courses encompass a variety of media to lay a solid foundation in general historical knowledge from print design to screen-based applications. Students and methodology, focused on the United States, as part in the minor may participate in collaborative work, client- of an undergraduate liberal arts education and 2) to offer based projects, interactive development, user-experience history majors the specialized knowledge, skills, and real- design, branding strategies, rich-media experiences, world experience necessary for a career in history or a visual storytelling, and problem solving through the related field. History majors can pursue a number of design thinking process. different careers following graduation, such as teaching, museum administration, journalism, film-making, law, GDES, IAD, and ANIM courses count towards the minor historical archaeology, and government service. in graphic design. The following courses may also be taken for a minor in graphic design. Students interested in majoring in history should contact the History and Humanities department chairperson. • ART 110, ART 113, ART 205, ART 280 • PHOTO 141 Objectives • SOD 395 Upon graduation from the Stevenson University History All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to Program a history major will have demonstrated through take the selected course for a minor. Please see the chair projects, internship(s), public history products (exhibits, of the Department of Graphic Design for more blogs, public presentations), volunteer activities, academic information. General information regarding minor exams, or personalized career related materials the ability requirements may be found in the Minors (p. 48) section to: of the catalog. 1. Articulate the significance of various historical periods, persons, events, ideas, and themes in history Other Options with a special focus on United States history. BA Option: Students also have the option of completing 2. Analyze historical events, texts, and artifacts using the a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. The student concepts of context, historical causation, conflict, and must fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements, change over time. 102| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
3. Evaluate the significance of race, ethnicity, class, HIST 105 World History I 3 gender, sex, and religion, as factors in history and in HIST 106 World History II 3 its presentation to the public. HIST 109 The United States: Colonial 3 4. Create research-based history products for the public America to 1877 as well as for traditional historians. HIST 110 The United States: 1877 to 3 Present 5. Locate and evaluate examples of history projects that HIST 208 Introduction to History 3 faced issues of an ethical, practical, or interdisciplinary HIST 209 Research and Writing in 3 nature. History 6. Participate in the community of historical practice HIST 410 The Great Historians 3 both within the Stevenson History Program and the HIST 411 Senior Seminar 3 larger community. HIST 450 History Internship Variable 7. Make informed academic and career choices based History Elective Courses on self-determined goals. Students are required to take five courses, three courses of which must be at the 300- or 400-level. The five Policies elective courses will be selected from the list below. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. HIST 210 African American History 3 The lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all courses listed HIST 211 Topics in History 3 in the major under “Program Requirements” for the HIST 220 American History and Community 3 major, including both courses in the major and SEE Service courses required by the major. No student, regardless of HIST 238 History of Baltimore 3 major, will be permitted to advance to the next course HIST 265 History of the Family 3 without earning a grade of "C" or better in the HIST 270 Revolutionary America 3 prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned HIST 311 Topics in General History 3 in a core major course, the student must repeat that HIST 312 Topics in Public History 3 course. HIST 325 Fieldwork in Archival Operations 3 In order to enroll in the required history internship (HIST HIST 330 Riches, Radicals, and Reformers: 3 450), seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 1877-1920 2.50 and second semester juniors must have a minimum HIST 331 American Material Culture 3 cumulative GPA of 2.75. HIST 336 The American Civil War 3 HIST 337 The United States: The Sixties 3 Requirements HIST 339 The United States Since 1970 3 The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in history. Students must also Minor in History complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational The minor in history requires successful completion of a Experience (SEE). minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an HIST prefix. Please see the history department program Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed coordinator for more information. General guidelines in the course descriptions. regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) History majors are required to complete 45 credits (15 section of the catalog. courses) from the courses listed below as indicated. Students must also complete the 1-credit HIST 100 every Other Options semester while enrolled in the history program. In addition, students who are new to the history major BA Option: Students also have the option of completing (traditional University freshmen, transfer students, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public History. The student students who are declaring a history major for the first must fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements, time) are required to complete a special section of the 1- and complete two semesters of a foreign language from credit First-Year Seminar that is designed specifically for the point of placement or completion of 202 level. new history majors. HIST 450 is a variable credit course (3, 6, or 9) based on the number of hours associated with Course Descriptions the internship. Interns earn roughly three credits for See History Course Descriptions (p. 171) every 120 hours worked during the internship. Major Requirements: Honors Program Students are required to pass all nine of the following Program Director: Rivka Glaser, Ph.D. required core history courses. In addition, students must also pass the department’s professional development Description seminar HIST 100 (p. 171): History Forum (1 credit) each The Stevenson Honors Program invites the University’s semester the major is enrolled in the history program. most academically talented students into an exciting, Exceptions to the HIST 100 requirement may be made four-year honors experience. Honors students—across when the major is engaged in an internship. disciplines—develop a strong network of mutually FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 outstanding and motivated peers, experiencing HIST 100 History Forum 1 Fields of Study| 103
3. Demonstrate effective communication by engaging in Stevenson together while building lifelong bonds inquiry and reflection on a topic of personal interest. through this living-learning community. The engaging honors experience includes a thematic, Policies project-based curriculum; workshops and master classes Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the taught by thought leaders in academia and industry; major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses purposeful collaborations among student scholar peers listed in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for and honors faculty; and specially-designed faculty-led the major, including both courses in the major and SEE honors program trips. In concert with the University’s courses required by the major. No student, regardless of well-respected career preparation program, the Honors major, will be permitted to advance to the next course Program offers professional preparation and career without earning a grade of "C" or better in the connections tailored to the specific goals and aspirations prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned of honors students. in a major course, the student must repeat that course. Once accepted into the major, students must meet with Objectives the program coordinator each semester to evaluate Upon completion of the Honors Program students will be progress. able to: 1. Apply their knowledge and experience to situations Requirements that require independent, creative, and analytical Students may request admission into the major after thinking. completing the first semester of the freshman year. Students may select either the Bachelor of Science or the 2. Analyze varying perspectives while collaborating with Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree others. requires the completion of a foreign language through at 3. Apply different methodologies and approaches to least the intermediate level. In addition to completing the collaborative problem solving. requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience 4. Demonstrate academic excellence. (SEE), students must complete the major requirements noted below. Program Requirements Major Requirements: For specific requirements for the Honors Program, please contact the program director. Additional information can • FYS 100 also be found at Honors Program. • 36 credits for the major selected from two disciplines, identified as program cores (at least 18 credits of Interdisciplinary Studies which must be at the 300- and 400-level). School of Humanities and Social Sciences • A minimum of 12 credits is required in one program core. Program Coordinator: Esther Horrocks, Ph.D. • 30 credits of courses must be at the upper level. Description • INDSC 320 The interdisciplinary studies program enables students to • Six credits in INDSC courses, 300-level or above develop from two academic disciplines an integrated • INDSC 450 Senior Project: Seminar in Interdisciplinary course of study not available through current degree Studies programs. This is an individually designed major that • One 200-level WI course and one 300- or 400-level allows students to work closely with faculty while WI course taken in a program core or other writing pursuing academic interests that transcend traditional intensive courses approved by program coordinator. majors. Students consult the program coordinator and two faculty members with interests and expertise in the area of study. Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies A minor in interdisciplinary studies is not available. Appropriate themes for interdisciplinary studies majors may include a set of problems, an idea, or a period study. Suggested themes include American studies, Other Options aesthetics and artistic expression, and international and BA Option: Students also have the option of completing global studies. a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The student must fulfill all SEE requirements, program Objectives requirements, and complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or completion of Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in 202 level Interdisciplinary Studies, graduates will be able to: BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for 1. Demonstrate general knowledge in the liberal arts. students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies who wish to 2. Demonstrate an understanding of content in two combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a academic disciplines. master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn their 104| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally Legal Studies apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior School of Humanities and Social Sciences year. Once admitted into this program, students develop Department of Law and Justice Studies an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more Department Chair: Hillary Michaud, J.D., CPA information on this program see the Stevenson University Online Catalog Description Stevenson University's legal studies program was the first in the state, and one of the first in the nation, to be Course Descriptions approved as a paralegal education program by the American Bar Association (ABA). SU's program is the only See Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions (p. 176) ABA-approved bachelor's degree paralegal education program in Maryland. The program attracts students who Leadership Scholars have logical and analytical minds, possess organizational Program Director: Maria Wong, Ph.D. skills, and pay attention to detail. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as Description permitted by law. However, working under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals are vital members Stevenson University’s Leadership Scholars is a of the legal team. They perform such functions as: comprehensive program that offers participants the opportunity to engage in leadership education through • Analyzing and organizing records personal exploration, community engagement, and • Assisting in discovery collaborative problem solving. Scholars will develop • Drafting contracts and real estate documents skills that prepare them for leadership roles on campus • Drafting pleadings and in the larger global community. • Gathering information electronically The Leadership Scholars program prioritizes the ability to blend theory and practice, the development of strong • Incorporating entities written and oral communication skills, the practice of • Interviewing witnesses ethical and values-driven leadership, and a service- • Investigating cases oriented approach to the community. • Managing trial preparation and litigation support Objectives • Managing estates and guardianships Upon completion of the Leadership Scholars Program • Processing workers' compensation claims students will be able to: • Preparing intellectual property applications 1. Identify and apply leadership theories and practices. • Creating bankruptcy schedules 2. Describe and explain how ethics, morals, and values The ultimate goal of the legal studies program is to fully impact various leadership situations. prepare students for employment by law firms, corporate 3. Practice innovation and creativity. law departments, government agencies, legal aid 4. Engage with the community as a mean to explore providers, and other employers in the legal profession. leadership and civic responsibility. Students gain an extensive knowledge of numerous areas of law and practical experience to enable them to 5. Practice and evaluate team leadership through active perform tasks in specific legal specialty areas. By taking a group participation. combination of law and liberal arts courses each 6. Develop a set of practical leadership skills, such as semester, students are able to pursue their legal interests time management, meeting management and agenda immediately and develop skills gradually. setting, facilitating group dynamics, and team Courses are offered weekdays and evenings. Students building. earn a bachelor's degree in legal studies. Students may 7. Integrate leadership skills with career planning. select a sequence of courses that permits them to focus on a specific area within the legal studies curriculum, Program Requirements such as corporate law, estate administration, real estate For specific requirements for the Leadership Scholars law, or litigation. Students perform an internship, typically program, please contact the program directors. in the sophomore year, and complete a legal studies Additional information can also be found at Leadership capstone course in their senior year. Students may Scholars. participate in the law clinic, as an elective course in their major, and gain experience by providing pro bono legal services in the community. Students may take a mock Course Descriptions trial course as a law elective, as well as compete with our See Leadership Scholars Courses (p. 186) mock trial teams in American Mock Trial Association tournaments. The legal studies degree may be completed in an accelerated format by qualifying adult learners. This Fields of Study| 105 accelerated delivery option is offered through Stevenson necessary), and information about the institution before University Online. See the Stevenson University Online credit is transferred for equivalent law courses. A Catalog for more information about the accelerated maximum of 24 credits will be accepted for equivalent delivery option and student eligibility requirements. law courses. If a student successfully completes a three-credit Objectives internship class through another ABA-approved paralegal Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Legal education program, the internship requirement can be Studies, graduates will be able to: waived, and the student will take another three-credit 1. Conduct research using all appropriate resources to legal specialty course in its place. identify and obtain relevant legal authority. Some students work as paralegals while completing the 2. Compose documents based on factual investigation, legal studies program. These students may apply for a legal research, and analysis to inform and/or waiver of the internship requirement. Documentation persuade. from the student and the employer is required to verify that the student successfully performed paralegal tasks 3. Apply legal terminology, principles of law, and rules for a minimum of 120 hours. If approved, the student will of ethical legal practice to the performance of legal take another three-credit legal specialty course in place services. of the internship class. SUO students working full-time, 4. Operate as productive and professional members of a not as paralegals, may satisfy the internship requirement legal services delivery team using appropriate by completing a virtual internship as a paralegal, communication, technology, and time-management supervised by Stevenson University Online. This three- skills. credit virtual internship class is considered non-legal 5. Perform substantive legal work under the direction of specialty. an attorney, as permitted by law. The award of legal specialty credits through examination or portfolio is monitored by the legal studies program to Policies ensure that the quality and integrity of the program are Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. maintained. A maximum of six legal specialty credits can The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed be earned through examination or portfolio. To receive in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for the credit for prior learning for a legal specialty course major, including both courses in the major and SEE through examination or portfolio, the examination or courses required by the major. No student, regardless of portfolio must be evaluated by a faculty evaluator, under major, will be permitted to advance to the next course the supervision of the department chair for traditional without earning a grade of "C" or better in the students or the department chair for SUO students. In prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned conducting this evaluation, the faculty evaluator will in a major course, the student must repeat that course. ensure that the credit sought can be classified as legal specialty, the student meets the course objectives and Legal studies majors who do not successfully complete a practical skills to be developed for the course for which LAW course with a grade of “C" or better after a third credit is sought, the student meets the needs of the legal attempt will not be allowed to continue in the legal community the program serves, and the student’s work is studies program. comparable to course work offered within the legal Students must take a minimum of 18 credits or the studies program. equivalent of legal specialty courses at Stevenson University to earn a degree in legal studies. A legal Requirements specialty course is a LAW course that covers substantive The courses listed below are required for completion of law or legal procedures or process, has been developed the bachelor's degree in legal studies. Students must also for paralegals, emphasizes practical paralegal skills, and complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational meets the American Bar Association's instructional Experience (SEE). methodology requirements. The legal studies program offers traditional, hybrid, and online delivery of legal Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed specialty courses approved by the ABA, as well as other in the course descriptions. LAW courses. Students must take a minimum of ten Typically, students take lower-level (100- and 200- level) semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses in their freshman or sophomore years, and courses, and may take all legal specialty and other LAW upper-level (300- and 400- level) courses in their junior courses, through traditional classroom instruction at or senior years. Stevenson University. Major Requirements: Credit for equivalent law courses considered legal FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 specialty courses under the ABA Guidelines is accepted LAW 102 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 for students transferring from paralegal programs, LAW 112 Torts 3 whether ABA-approved or not. If a student has earned LAW 114 Estates and Trusts 3 credit from an institution that is not ABA-approved, the LAW 120 Contract Law 3 department chair for traditional students or the LAW 125 Legal Research and Writing I 3 department chair for SUO students reviews the LAW 130 Business Organizations Law 3 description of the course content, the course syllabus (if LAW 204 Constitutional Law 3 106| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
LAW 210 Legal Research and Writing II 3 LAW 216 Civil Litigation and Pleading 3 Legal Studies Second Bachelor's Degree LAW 225A Internship: Part I 1 Program Description LAW 225B Internship: Part II 3 A second bachelor's degree is available in legal studies, LAW 352 Law Office Technology 3 which includes 33 credits of LAW courses with at least 21 LAW 480 Legal Studies Capstone 3 legal specialty credits required. Consult the website for POSCI 102 American Government: Political 3 additional information and for program requirements. All Institutions and Procedures LAW courses and legal specialty courses must be taken 18 LAW elective credits, up to 6 credits which may be at Stevenson. taken at the lower level Course Descriptions Minor in Legal Studies See Legal Studies Course Descriptions (p. 181) The minor in legal studies requires successful completion of a minimum of 18 credits of LAW courses that are Management program requirements for the major. The minor in legal studies is not intended to prepare students to work as Brown School of Business and Leadership paralegals and is not approved by the American Bar Department of Business Administration Association. All course prerequisites must be met to be Department Chair: Zamira S. Simkins, Ph.D. eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see an academic advisor for more information. General Minor in Management guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors The minor in management requires successful completion (p. 48) section of the catalog. of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MGT prefix. Students majoring in Business Administration Other Options may not minor in management. Please see an academic Pre-Law Option: The legal studies program is an advisor for more information. General guidelines excellent option for students interested in applying to regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) law school. Many of our program's graduates go on to section of the catalog. law school and become lawyers. Legal studies students can combine law classes with a series of designated Course Descriptions liberal arts courses that develop critical thinking, writing, See Management Course Descriptions (p. 191) and analytical skills. The same substantive and procedural law courses offered at law schools are offered in Stevenson's legal studies program. Legal studies program Marketing faculty are experienced lawyers and judges. A full-time Brown School of Business and Leadership legal studies faculty member, also an attorney, serves as Department of Business Administration a dedicated pre-law advisor and assists students with Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation and law Department Chair: Zamira S. Simkins, Ph.D. school applications. An upper-level law elective is available to help prepare students to take the LSAT. Description Graduates who attend law school find that the legal The marketing major is a program of study using the studies program at Stevenson gives them a competitive fundamentals of business and the principles of marketing advantage. to learn how to effectively compete for customers and BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for clients through a strong presence on traditional and students majoring in legal studies who wish to combine emerging digital communication channels. The degree their bachelor's coursework with work toward a master's will provide the graduate with a sophisticated set of degree in one of Stevenson's graduate programs. strategic skills along with business and marketing Students choosing this option may earn their master's acumen needed to identify, engage, and continue degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's relationships with customers using both traditional and degree. Interested students may apply to the BS/MS digital media. The graduate will be prepared to become program upon completion of 60 undergraduate credits. a leader in the increasingly shifting marketing Once admitted into this program, students develop an environment at the local, regional, and international educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate market levels. and graduate advisors. For more information on this program see the SUO catalog. Objectives A 3+3 Early Entry Program Option with the University Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in of Baltimore School of Law (UB Law) is available to legal Marketing, graduates will be able to: studies majors. Students who complete the 3+3 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential elements curriculum can apply to UB Law during their junior and theories of marketing. years. If admitted, students begin law school in lieu of 2. Formulate solutions to marketing problems. their senior years, and graduate from Stevenson University after successful completion of the first year of 3. Develop strategic marketing programs. law school. Fields of Study| 107
4. Communicate marketing assessments and MGT 224, MGT 235, MKT 315, MKT 316, MKT 330, and recommendations to audiences in varied formats. MKT 410. 5. Demonstrate professional competencies related to contemporary marketing careers. Minor in Marketing The minor in marketing requires successful completion of Policies a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MKT Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the prefix. Students majoring in Marketing may not minor in major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses Marketing. Please see an academic advisor for more listed in the catalog under "Program Requirements" for information. General guidelines regarding minors may be the major, including both courses in the major and SEE found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. courses required by the major. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next course Course Descriptions without earning a grade of "C" or better in the See Marketing Course Descriptions (p. 194) prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course. Mathematics A course may be repeated once without special Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences permission. Marketing majors must apply in writing to the Dean of the School of Business and Leadership Department of Mathematics and Physics requesting permission to take a course for a third time. Associate Dean: Ellen Roskes, Ph.D. Those who do not successfully complete a major course Students interested in math may obtain a Bachelor of with a grade of “C” or better after three attempts will not Science in Applied Mathematics. Detailed information on be allowed to continue in the marketing program. this bachelor’s degree program can be found in the Applied Mathematics (p. 66) section of the catalog. Requirements The courses listed below are required for the completion Minor in Mathematics of the bachelor's degree in marketing. Students must A minor in mathematics is available. The minor requires also complete the requirements for the Stevenson successful completion of a minimum of six courses and Educational Experience (SEE). 18 credits with a MATH prefix. Courses ineligible for the Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed mathematics minor include: in the course descriptions. All courses at the 000 and 100 level Major Requirements: MATH 205 and 206: Mathematics for Educators I and II FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 Please see the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physics for further information regarding this minor. ACC 141 Managerial Accounting 3 EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 Course Descriptions MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 See Mathematics Course Descriptions (p. 186) MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 Minor in Medical Humanities MKT 208 E-Marketing 3 MKT 210 Strategic Marketing 3 School of Humanities and Social Sciences Communication MKT 300 Marketing Management 3 Minor in Medical Humanities MKT 307 Market Research 3 The minor in medical humanities requires successful MKT 311 Consumer Behavior 3 completion of a minimum of the six courses listed below. MKT 320 Social Media Marketing 3 Please see an academic advisor for more information. MKT 325 International Marketing 3 General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the MKT 336 Integrated Marketing 3 Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. Communication • MDH 211: History of Medicine MKT 417 Marketing Internship 3 • MDH 215: Ethics - 6 • MDH 235: Adult Development and Aging MKT 430 Marketing Capstone Seminar 3 • MDH 281: Literary Perspectives on Health, Medicine, Twelve credits (four courses) from the following and the Body list: • MDH 337: Advanced Writing Topics: Medical Humanities Twelve credits (four courses) from the following list: GDES 125, GDES 208, GDES 270, GDES 308, IAD 380, IAD • MDH 350: Adult Development and Aging 381, INBUS 201, INBUS 315/MGT 315, INBUS 430, IS 320, 108| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
regarding specific requirements. The student will Medical Laboratory Science graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Laboratory Science. Professions Freshmen and transfer students enter as medical Program Coordinator: Lara Biagiotti, M.S. MLS(ASCP)CM laboratory science majors. The medical laboratory science program accepts only ten students to continue into the Description junior year of the medical laboratory science major, and Medical laboratory science combines the basic sciences selection is determined by the Medical Laboratory of biology and chemistry with medicine and the clinical Science Admissions Committee. sciences into a very satisfying professional career. Medical laboratory scientists develop, perform, evaluate, Objectives correlate and assure the accuracy and validity of Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree, laboratory tests and collaborate with other health care graduates will be able to: professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 1. Demonstrate proficiency in performing the full range The mission of the medical laboratory science program is of clinical laboratory tests in the contemporary clinical to graduate ethical, certified, entry-level medical laboratory. laboratory scientists with the knowledge and skills 2. Evaluate test systems and diagnostic algorithms in necessary to work in all areas of the clinical laboratory including, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood terms of diagnostic value, compliance outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. banking, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. 3. Evaluate the results of laboratory analyses for The certified medical laboratory scientist is qualified by academic and practical training to work wherever accuracy and validity, and correlate laboratory data to disease processes. laboratory testing is researched, developed or performed including, hospital, private, research, industrial, 4. Apply the principles and practices of quality biomedical and forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical assurance/quality improvement as applied to the pre- companies and fertility centers. In addition to laboratory analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components positions, medical laboratory scientists also find careers of laboratory services. in infection control, marketing, technical sales and 5. Exhibit the ethical and professional behaviors required services, laboratory information systems, teaching and within the healthcare delivery system. consulting. 6. Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and In partnership with Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Stevenson through laboratory information systems in order to University offers a baccalaureate program in medical consult with members of the healthcare team, to laboratory science consisting of two years of prerequisite provide patient education and customer service, and courses in the basic sciences and liberal arts, a third year to interact with external parties. of liberal arts and introductory courses in laboratory 7. Use research design/practice skills to evaluate medicine, and a fourth year which integrates professional published studies and investigate clinical laboratory and clinical practicum courses at Sinai Hospital. The issues/problems. clinical practicum provides a bridge between academics and application, allowing students a smooth transition to 8. Exhibit an understanding of the concepts and the workforce as medical laboratory scientists. principles of laboratory management such as human resource management, finance, operations, regulatory The program provides specialized technical training in compliance, performance improvement, critical test performance, correlation of laboratory data and pathways and clinical decision-making. disease management, and practice in problem-solving in the clinical laboratory. Graduates of our program are 9. Demonstrate understanding of education techniques equipped to seek career enhancement and pursue and terminology to train/educate users and providers management positions and/or graduate studies. of laboratory services. The medical laboratory science program is accredited by 10. Seek national certification as a Medical Laboratory the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scientist and pursue employment within this field or a Sciences. (NAACLS); 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, related field or continue to post-graduate education. Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 773-714-8880, www.naacls.org. Graduates of the medical laboratory science program Policies earn a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed take the national certification examination for medical in the catalog under "Major Requirements" for the major, laboratory scientists offered by the American Society for including both courses in the major and SEE courses Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC). required by the major. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to take a science, math, or MLS course Students planning to apply to medical or dental school unless they earn a grade of "C" or better in all can follow the medical laboratory science curriculum with prerequisite courses. the following additional courses: Organic Chemistry I and II, and two semesters of General Physics. Students Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.800 adopting this option of the curriculum are strongly to be admitted into the Medical Laboratory Science advised to meet with the Health Professions Advisor program. After admission into the junior year of the Fields of Study| 109 program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 Clinical Practicum. in the major to remain in good standing and to be The clinical practicum is scheduled in the spring semester eligible for admission to the clinical practicum. A student of the senior year. It is divided into four discipline- whose GPA is less than 2.50 will be reviewed by the specific rotations and is scheduled for five days a week, Medical Laboratory Science faculty for continuance in the eight hours a day. program. Students may be assigned to clinical departments at the A student may not earn a grade of “D” or lower in any following affiliates: science, math or MLS course more than three times during the program. If a fourth grade of “D” or lower is • Sinai Hospital earned in any science, math or MLS course, the student • Northwest Hospital will be automatically dismissed from the Medical • Carroll Hospital Center Laboratory Science major. • Greater Baltimore Medical Center Probation: The student who earns any combination of • Johns Hopkins Hospital two grades of “D” or lower in a science, math or MLS course will be notified, in writing, by the program • Baltimore Washington Medical Center coordinator that they are on probation in the Medical Students must provide their own transportation to the Laboratory Science program. clinical affiliates, which may include paying for parking. Final Probation: The student who earns any combination Personal protective equipment is provided by the of three grades of “D” or lower in a science, math or MLS facilities. course will be notified, in writing, by the program Liability insurance is purchased by the University to cover coordinator that they are on final probation in the students during their clinical practicum. Medical Laboratory Science program. The clinical practicum culminates in a final Dismissal: If a fourth grade of “D” or lower in any comprehensive exam as preparation for the national science, math or MLS course is earned, the student will certification examination for Medical Laboratory be notified, in writing, by the program coordinator that Scientists. Students will not substitute for or replace they have been dismissed from the Medical Laboratory laboratory personnel in turning out routine workload Science major. during their specified hours at the clinical site. After Medical Requirements demonstrating proficiency, students, with qualified Students enrolled in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) supervision, may be permitted to perform procedures. It courses will have potential exposure to blood-borne is permissible; however, for the clinical site to hire pathogens or other potentially infectious materials and students to perform laboratory procedures outside the may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV). Also, regular rotation hours. during the Medical Laboratory Science program, students Program Completion may have direct patient contact. The program requires Upon satisfactory completion of the required program of students to demonstrate effective vaccinations prior to study, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science starting the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses in Medical Laboratory Science. The granting of the (except MLS 210). degree is not contingent upon passing any external One-time Requirement prior to the junior year: certification examination. 1. Required vaccinations and/or proof of immunity to National Certification Examination the following: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Program graduates are eligible to take the national Hepatitis B (HBV) and Tdap certification examination for Medical Laboratory Scientists Annual Requirement: offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC). Documentation of personal medical insurance Program Admission Requirements One-time Requirement prior to the senior year: Freshmen and transfer students enter the University as 1. Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening medical laboratory science majors. The Medical test (PPD or chest x-ray) Laboratory Science Program accepts only 10 students to 2. Seasonal influenza vaccine (free of charge to seniors continue into the junior (3rd) year of the program, and at Sinai Hospital in fall). selection is determined by the Medical Laboratory 3. Background Check and Drug Screen Science Admissions Committee. Consideration for admission to the MLS program in the It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all medical and spring semester of the sophomore year is based on the clinical requirements are met as described using the following criteria: procedures and deadlines published in the School of Nursing and Health Professions Student Policy manual. • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.800 in all university Failure to provide acceptable documentation of medical work attempted requirements by the established guidelines may result in • Grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses in a student being ineligible to participate in laboratory biology, chemistry, and mathematics and/or clinical experiences. • Completion of at least 60 credit hours, including prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry and
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mathematics by the start of the fall semester of the 2. Sufficient manual dexterity to: junior year in the program • Process specimens and perform laboratory testing • Ability to meet published, non-academic Essential procedures. Functions (see below) • Lift and handle typical hand-held medical • Letters of recommendation from at least two faculty laboratory equipment and tools. who will be able to address the student's academic • Operate clinical laboratory instruments and and technical laboratory skills equipment, including computers. • Submission of a complete application to the program • Perform delicate manipulations that require good by the established deadline in the spring semester of eye-hand coordination. the sophomore year 3. Behavioral and Social Abilities: Each applicant is reviewed by the program coordinator for admission eligibility to the junior year of the medical • Possess the physical and emotional health laboratory science program. The student’s transcript is required, combined with the employment of sound reviewed for overall grade point average (GPA) in all judgment in an appropriate and prompt manner university work, for GPA in the specific prerequisite for application of intellectual abilities. courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics, and for • Ability to function effectively in times of physical potential to successfully complete 60 credit hours and emotional stress. towards fulfilling requirements for the degree. To ensure • Display compassion, sensitivity and concern for that all standards are met and that students have been others while maintaining professional ethics and assessed equitably, the program coordinator reviews the integrity at all times including, appropriate eligibility of all students with the Medical Laboratory interactions with individuals from a variety of Science Admissions Committee, which makes the final diverse backgrounds. decision. • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to rapidly All students receive written notification of their changing environments. acceptance/rejection status prior to registration for the • Accepting of and integrating constructive criticism fall semester of the junior year. Students who are not and learning to function cooperatively and accepted into the medical laboratory science program efficiently with colleagues and others. may be reviewed again the following year, if they so desire, or are counseled about alternative majors. 4. Organization skills and be able to maintain attention to details in a potentially distracting environment. In order to participate in the program, students must be able to comply with program-designated Essential 5. Ability to work safely in an environment that contains Functions or request reasonable accommodations to both chemical and biological hazardous materials, execute these functions. The Essential Functions are the and to comply with requirements for personal non-academic requirements of the program comprising protective equipment (i.e., gloves, disinfectants). the physical, emotional and professional demands of the 6. Oral and written proficiency in the English language medical laboratory scientist. To ensure that the decision to communicate in an effective and positive manner. to pursue a career in medical laboratory science is the Stevenson is committed to providing reasonable correct one for the individual, each applicant is asked to accommodations to meet the needs of students with determine if they are able to comply with all of these documented disabilities without fundamentally altering Essential Functions (see below) by which they will be essential components of the program. Applicants should assessed as a medical laboratory science major. be aware that in addition to classroom learning, As stated in the University’s non-discrimination policy, laboratory-based learning takes place throughout the the University does not discriminate on the basis of program and involves considerations, such as safety and health or disability. placement in facilities outside of the University that may not be present for classroom accommodations. Applicants and current students with disabilities are Non-academic Essential Functions advised to assess whether an accommodation may be The medical laboratory science student must possess: needed in the laboratory setting as early in the program 1. Visual acuity sufficient to: as possible, and to inquire of the program if further • Differentiate colors and color changes in the information on laboratory requirements is needed. performance of laboratory tests and procedures. Requests for accommodations should be initiated with Color blindness, of itself, does not preclude Disability Services in the Office of Student Success. admission. Disability Services will engage in the interactive process • Identify cellular components and microorganisms with the applicant/student and consult with the using a microscope. appropriate medical laboratory science program faculty members as necessary to determine accommodations on • Read laboratory instrument procedure manuals, an individualized case-by-case basis. To be considered standard operating procedures, specimen labels and for an accommodation, applicants and students will be other pertinent materials for patient care and required to submit documentation of their disability that professional practice. meets the guidelines established by Disability Services.
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Requirements Minor in Medical Laboratory Science The courses listed below are required for completion of The discipline minor in Medical Laboratory Science the bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science. requires successful completion of a minimum of six Students must also complete the requirements for the courses and 18 credits of courses with a MLS Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). designation. Senior level (400-level) MLS courses are not Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed eligible for this minor. Depending on the courses taken, in the course descriptions. students may partially fulfill the requirements for categorical certification from the American Society for Major Requirements: Clinical Pathology (ASCP). See the Program Coordinator FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 for further information regarding this minor. General BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors or (p. 48)section of the catalog. BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and 3 Genetics Other Options BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 Biology and Genetics The Categorical Certificate Training Program is available BIO 203 Microbiology 4 for students who may want to become certified as a BIO 217 Principles of Biochemistry 3 technologist in a laboratory discipline to be eligible for BIO 222 Human Anatomy 4 employment in the clinical laboratory. Requirements for BIO 230 Genetics 4 this training program can be satisfied by pursing the BIO 322 Human Physiology 4 minor in Medical Laboratory Science. Please see the CHEM 114 General Chemistry I with Problem 3 Program Coordinator for further information regarding Solving this certificate program. or CHEM 115 General Chemistry I 3 Course Descriptions CHEM 115L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 See Medical Laboratory Course Descriptions (p. 196) CHEM 116 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 116L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 Military Science MLS 210 Principles of Laboratory Science 3 MLS 310 Hematology I 3 Johns Hopkins Army ROTC MLS 310L Hematology I Laboratory 1 Military Science - Army ROTC MLS 311 Communication and Cultural 3 Competence in Health Care Stevenson University offers the Army Reserve Officers' MLS 315 Clinical Mycology, Parasitology and 2 Training Corps (ROTC) in conjunction with The Johns Virology Hopkins University's Blue Jay Battalion. The JHU Army MLS 320 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 2 Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was among the MLS 320L Urinalysis and Body Fluids 1 first to be established by Congress in 1916 and is Laboratory routinely ranked at the top of the nation's 273 programs. MLS 325 Clinical Chemistry I 3 More than 3,000 Cadets have received Army officer MLS 325L Clinical Chemistry I Lab 1 commissions through the program, with over 40 attaining MLS 330 Clinical Microbiology I 3 the rank of general officer. Cadets can enter the program MLS 330L Clinical Microbiology I Lab 1 with as little as two years remaining as an undergraduate MLS 335 Clinical Laboratory Management 3 or may complete the requirements while pursuing a MLS 338 Molecular and Immunologic 3 graduate degree. Upon graduation, Cadets are Diagnostics commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. MLS 338L Molecular and Immunologic 1 ROTC classes are open to only cadets. For more Diagnostics Lab information, ask a current cadet or call 410-516-7474. MLS 405 Transfusion Medicine 4 Additional information can be obtained by visiting the MLS 410 Hematology II 3 JHU ROTC website (http://www.jhu.edu/rotc). MLS 420 Clinical Microbiology II 4 Scholarship and Financial Assistance MLS 425 Clinical Chemistry II 3 Army ROTC offers four, three, and two-year scholarships MLS 430 Professional Research and Writing 4 that pay full tuition (or room and board), $1,200 for MLS 431 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 3 books and a $420 monthly stipend. Additional incentives MLS 432 Clinical Hematology Practicum 3 include a monthly language stipend ($100 - 250), a study MLS 433 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 3 abroad program, special incentives for nurses, and MLS 434 Clinical Immunohematology 3 postgraduate programs for medical and law degrees. Practicum Scholarship opportunities are regularly improved, and SCI 215 Writing in the Sciences 3 incentives are added. Applications for scholarships by qualified Cadets are awarded throughout the semester. A non-scholarship program is also available. For health professions and nursing Cadets, ROTC can offer 112| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog numerous opportunities to achieve specialized education All classes are offered only at the University of Maryland. and additional postgraduate scholarships. Curriculum Course Descriptions The curriculum normally consists of two-year Basic See AFROTC Course Descriptions (p. 198) Course (freshmen/sophomores) and a two-year Advanced Course (juniors/seniors). Some modification to this Music curriculum is common, as with graduate or Stevenson University does not currently offer a bachelor’s transfer cadets. Completing the 30-day Basic Camp at degree in music; however, a minor in music is available Fort Knox, Kentucky is equivalent to completing the Basic Course. High school Junior ROTC experience, prior military service, and military academy attendance may Minor in Music also qualify for Basic Course completion. All Advanced A minor in music is available. Students explore courses in musicology (music history), music theory, music Course Cadets are cadets and have a contractual agreement with the Army. These Cadets attend Advanced composition, music technology, and performance studies. Camp at Fort Knox, KY between their junior and senior The Music Minor is for student musicians with fundamental musical experience. level courses. This is a core requirement to commission in the Army. The minor in music requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MUS prefix: six credits of performance courses, fulfilled through Course Descriptions ensemble participation, and twelve credits of other music See ROTC Course Descriptions (p. 199) coursework. Students will take: Military Science - Air Force ROTC Stevenson University offers the Air Force Reserve Officers' MUS 170 Exploring Elements of Music/Hawaiian Ukulele Training Corps (AFROTC) in conjunction with University of MUS 201 Introduction to Music History Maryland’s Det 330. The Air Force Reserve Officer MUS 260 Music Technology I Training Corps (AFROTC) provides students the MUS 275 Amer. Music Traditions: Hopi to Hip-Hop opportunity to earn a commission as a second lieutenant AND in the United States Air Force while completing their 6 credits of ensemble coursework from the following undergraduate or graduate degree. It is highly options: recommended that students seeking a commission contact the AFROTC department for full program details • MUS 102 University Singers before registering for classes. For more information • MUS 105 Orchestra students can email
5. Background Check and Drug Screen NURS 337SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 6. Dosage Exam – Score of 100% required in fall and NURS 338 Care of the Childbearing Family 4 spring of each year in clinical courses NURS 338SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 NURS 360 Medical/Surgical Nursing I 4 7. Clinical Site-Specific Documentation NURS 360SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all medical NURS 405 Care of Vulnerable Populations in 4 and clinical requirements are met as described using the the Community procedures and deadlines published in the School of NURS 405SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 Nursing and Health Professions Student Policy Manual. NURS 409 Care of Children and Families 4 Failure to provide acceptable documentation of medical NURS 409SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 requirements and/or clinical site-specific documentation NURS 435 Professionalism in Nursing 2 by the established deadlines may result in a student NURS 437 Introduction to Nursing Research 3 being ineligible to begin any clinical experience. NURS 440 Leadership Practicum in 4 Contemporary Nursing Practice Requirements NURS 460 Medical/Surgical Nursing II 4 The courses listed below are required for completion of NURS 460SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 the bachelor's degree with a major in nursing for NURS 470 Medical/Surgical Nursing III 6 students following the full-time curriculum plan NURS 470SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 beginning fall, 2018. Students must also complete the PHIL 215 Ethics 3 requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 (SEE). PSY 108 Human Growth and Development 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed OR in the course descriptions. CMH 210 Introduction to Community Health 3 In general, students take lower-level (100- and 200-level) courses in freshman or sophomore years and upper-level Minor in Nursing (300- and 400-level) courses in junior or senior years. A minor in nursing is not available. Courses in the nursing program are carefully sequenced to provide students with a growing theory base to promote success in subsequent courses. It is critical that Course Descriptions nursing students on this plan consult their academic See Nursing Course Descriptions (p. 202) advisor when planning their course schedule. Major Requirements: Philosophy FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 School of Humanities and Social Sciences BIO 112 Principles of General Biology 3 Stevenson University does not currently offer a bachelor’s or degree in philosophy; however, students interested in BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology 3 pursuing this field of study may do so through the and Genetics flexible major offered in interdisciplinary studies. Students BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory: Cell 1 who wish to develop a philosophy focus should consult Biology and Genetics the program coordinator of interdisciplinary studies for BIO 203 Microbiology 4 more information. BIO 222 Human Anatomy 4 BIO 322 Human Physiology 4 CHEM 110 Foundations of General, Organic 3 Minor in Philosophy and Biochemistry The minor in philosophy requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a PHIL CHEM 110L Foundations of General, Organic 1 and Biochemistry Laboratory prefix. Please see the humanities and public history MATH 135 Introduction to Mathematical 3 department chairperson for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors Reasoning NURS 110 Computer Technology in Nursing 3 (p. 48) section of the catalog. NURS 240 Nutrition 3 NURS 310 Introduction to Clinical Nursing 6 Course Descriptions NURS 310SE Nursing Simulation Experience 0 See Philosophy Course Descriptions (p. 206) NURS Communication and Cultural 3 311/MLS Competence in Health Care Photography 311 NURS 317 Pathophysiology and 3 Minor in Photography Pharmacology I NURS 318 Pathophysiology and 3 The minor in photography requires successful completion Pharmacology II of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a NURS 330 Health Assessment 3 PHOTO prefix. The following courses may also be taken NURS 337 Psychiatric and Mental Health 4 for a minor in photography: Nursing • GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 116| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
• GDES 480 Design Studio Topics professional interests. Psychology majors develop the • FMI 101 Cinema I: Storytelling intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills to obtain employment relevant to their degree or to • FMI 303 Lighting for the Camera pursue graduate studies. While learning professional skills in fine art and commercial photography, students will explore topics Objectives such as advanced camera functions, studio lighting, visual The Psychology Department prepares psychology majors storytelling, historic processes, and digital imaging. All who, upon graduation, will: course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see the chair of 1. Think critically about major theories, concepts, the Department of Graphic Design for more information. empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the 2. Conduct research by choosing appropriate research Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. designs and statistical analyses, interpreting and communicating research results, and applying ethical Course Descriptions standards. See Photography Courses (p. 207) 3. Help others by using psychological knowledge, theory, and skills, and ethical standards. Psychology 4. Analyze how sociocultural differences affect their School of Humanities and Social Sciences personal and professional interactions. Department of Psychology 5. Plan and pursue their ongoing career and/or professional development. Department Chair: Jeffrey Elliott, Ph.D. Policies Description Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The psychology department is a scholarly community The lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all courses listed committed to helping students increase their scientific in the major under “Program Requirements” for the understanding of human and animal behavior, use this major, including both courses in the major and SEE understanding to help others, learn to conduct research, courses required by the major. No student, regardless of and prepare thoughtfully and systematically for their major, will be permitted to advance to the next course careers. To meet these commitments, the psychology without earning a grade of "C" or better in the department offers its students a broad curriculum, prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is earned learning experiences and professional activities beyond in a major course, the student must repeat that course. the classroom, and high levels of student-faculty interaction and collaboration. Requirements The psychology major helps students develop a detailed, The courses listed below are required for completion of integrated, and science-based understanding of behavior, the bachelor's degree in psychology. Students must also including mental processes. Furthermore, the major complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational promotes the application of this understanding to benefit Experience (SEE). human welfare. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed The psychology major has four components: in the course descriptions. 1. Students study the content of the major Major Requirements: subdisciplines within psychology. Through studying FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 these subdisciplines and their associated theories, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 research methodologies, and scientific findings, PSY 108 Human Growth and Development 3 students learn how behavior is affected by an PSY 136 Statistics for the Behavioral and 4 individual’s genetic background, physical state, Social Sciences cognitive and socioemotional processes, and cultural PSY 201 Writing for Psychology 3 environment. PSY 205 Career Development I 1 2. The content of psychology is based on science; PSY 215 Psychopathology 3 therefore, majors begin to understand, evaluate, and PSY 230 Basic Counseling Skills 4 apply research. They also have the opportunity to PSY 260 Behavioral Approaches to Change 3 design and participate in research. PSY 262 Social Psychology 3 3. Psychology students learn about psychological PSY 305 Career Development II 1 disorders and the clinical application of psychology. PSY 355 Experimental Design and Analysis I 4 They develop the knowledge and skills to help others PSY 363 Cognitive Psychology 3 solve personal problems, develop professional PSY 370 Biological Psychology 3 opportunities, and lead richer, fuller lives. PSY 450 Internship 3 PSY 455 Experimental Design and Analysis II 3 4. Students identify their career goals, plan the PSY 480 Senior Seminar: Diversity in 3 appropriate career paths to achieve those goals, learn Psychology professional ethics, and acquire skills essential to their
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Six credits of psychology electives (at least three Throughout students’ four years, the Service Scholars credits at the 300-level or above) from among Program provides opportunities that encourage personal the following: and intellectual growth, enhance the Stevenson PSY 208 Human Sexuality 3 education, and provide the preparation needed to be a PSY 216 Psychopathology in Children and 3 successful citizen in the global community. Adolescents PSY 250- Topics in Psychology 3 Objectives 254 Upon completion of the Service Scholars Program, PSY 326 Special Topics in Cognitive 3 students will be able to: Psychology 1. Identify and apply service theories and practices. PSY 327 Special Topics in Developmental 3 Psychology 2. Create meaning from experience through guided PSY 328 Special Topics in Personality 3 reflection. Psychology 3. Engage with the local community as a means to PSY 329 Special Topics in Social Psychology 3 explore leadership and civic responsibility. PSY 333 Tests and Measurement 4 4. Develop an understanding and appreciation of PSY 340 Advanced Counseling Skills 4 societal factors influencing community settings. PSY 341 Counseling Theories 3 PSY 350- 3 5. Integrate personal growth and skills with career 354 planning. PSY 405 Career Development III 1 6. Pursue tangible leadership and service experience on- PSY 420 History and Systems of Psychology 3 and off-campus. PSY 470 Senior Research Thesis 4 7. Gain experience for internships, interviews, and post- graduation professional opportunities or further Minor in Psychology study. The minor in psychology requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a PSY Program Requirements prefix. Students majoring in counseling and human For specific requirements for the Service Scholars services may count up to three psychology courses program, please contact the program directors. required by the major toward a minor in psychology. Additional information can also be found at Service Courses ineligible for the psychology minor include: Scholars. • PSY-206 Child Development (except for education majors) Course Descriptions • PSY-330 Educational Psychology (except for education See Service Learning Courses (p. 215) majors) General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48) section of the catalog. Religion School of Humanities and Social Sciences Other Options Stevenson University does not currently offer a bachelor’s BA Option: degree in religion; however, students interested in pursuing this field of study may do so through the Students also have the option of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. The student must fulfill all flexible major offered in interdisciplinary studies. Students SEE requirements, program requirements, and complete who wish to develop a religion focus should consult the program coordinator of interdisciplinary studies for more two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or completion of 202 level. information. Minor in Religion Course Descriptions The minor in religion requires successful completion of a See Psychology Course Descriptions (p. 209) minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an REL prefix. Please see the humanities and public history department Service Scholars chairperson for more information. General guidelines Program Director: Kim Tucker, Ph.D. regarding minors may be found in the Minors (p. 48)section of the catalog. Description Course Descriptions Stevenson University’s Service Scholars is a comprehensive initiative that offers participants the See Religion Course Descriptions (p. 214) opportunity to extend their civic engagement in the community, reflect upon possibilities for personal and Sociology social change, as well as develop the necessary skills to School of Humanities and Social Science succeed in the classroom and, eventually, in the There is no major in sociology at Stevenson University; workforce. however, students interested in pursuing this field of 118| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog study may do so through the flexible major offered in prerequisite course(s). If a grade below "C" is earned in a interdisciplinary studies. Students who wish to develop a major course, the student must repeat that course. sociology focus should consult the program coordinator of interdisciplinary studies for more information. Requirements The courses listed below are required for completion of Minor in Sociology the bachelor’s degree in theatre and media performance. The minor in sociology requires successful completion of Students must also complete the requirements for the a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an SOC Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). prefix. Please see the Program Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies for more information. General Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors in the course descriptions. (p. 48) section of the catalog. Major Requirements FYS 100 First Year Seminar 1 Course Descriptions THEA 103 Foundations of Performance 3 See Sociology Course Descriptions (p. 215) THEA 115 Stagecraft 3 THEA 116 Script Analysis 3 THEA 121 Introduction to Theatre 3 Theatre and Media Performance THEA 203 Intermediate Performance 3 School of Humanities and Social Sciences THEA 210 Acting for the Camera I 3 Program Coordinator: Ryan Clark, M.F.A. THEA 224 Play Performance 3 THEA 240 Theatre History I 3 THEA 241 Theatre History II 3 Description THEA 270 Voice for the Actor 3 Stevenson University's bachelor's degree in Theatre and THEA 275 Theatre Movement 3 Media Performance trains the entrepreneurial actor for THEA 318 Internship 3 the 21st century. Following a sequence of course work, THEA 335 Directing 3 including foundational and advanced performance technique, physical and vocal production, and text The following course is under development. analysis, students will leave Stevenson University with a THEA 4XX Marketing the Actor solid understanding of the craft of acting. Additionally, Choose one media performance course students study design and stagecraft in order to fully THEA 310 Acting for the Camera II 3 engage in all aspects of performance. This creative THEA 370 Advanced Voice for the Actor 3 approach to performance training culminates with audition technique preparation, business planning for Choose two theatre electives actors, and a career-focused internship. Students leave THEA 301 Performances Styles 3 Stevenson prepared to take charge of their careers in THEA 375 Advanced Movement 3 theatre and media performance. THEA 410 Design and Collaboration 3 THEA 452 Senior Project: Theatre 3 Objectives Choose three of four practicum courses Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Theatre THEA 215 Theatre Practicum: Set Design and 1 and Media Performance, graduates will be able to: Construction THEA 216 Theatre Practicum: Scene Painting 1 1. Apply the appropriate unique skills to a wide range of and Props theatre and multi-media performance platforms. THEA 217 Theatre Practicum: Stage Lighting 1 2. Communicate creatively and effectively both verbally and Sound and non-verbally. THEA 218 Theatre Practicum: Costuming 1 3. Interpret plays and media scripts through textual analysis and performance. Minor in Theatre and Media Performance 4. Collaboratively problem-solve through all aspects of The minor in theatre requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a THEA the production process. prefix. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible 5. Apply practical skills in the pursuit of career to take the selected course for a minor. Theatre 224 Play opportunities in theatre and multi-media Performance is repeatable for credit; this course may only performance. be counted twice toward a minor in Theatre. Please see an academic advisor for more information. General Policies guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. (p. 48) section of the catalog. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed in the major under "Program Requirements" for the Course Descriptions major, including both courses in the major and SEE See Theatre and Media Performance Course Descriptions courses required by the major. No student, regardless of (p. 217) major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the Fields of Study| 119
Advising Areas Pre-Medicine The pre-medicine advising track at Stevenson provides Pre-Dentistry those interested in pursuing medicine a strong The pre-dentistry advising track at Stevenson offers foundation and introduction to the field. It also allows services to students interested in seeking competitive students to better translate their areas of interest into admission dental programs. The pre-dentistry advising specific fields of study so that they may make more track offers one-on-one and group advising, workshops, informed decisions upon entering medical school. and hosts admissions representatives to help students Please note: Students identifying a pre-medicine advising understand how to develop a competitive application to track will also declare an academic major. Students do dental school when they are ready to apply. not earn a “Pre-medicine” degree. Students are Please note: Students identifying a pre-dentistry advising encouraged to investigate the many majors that track will also declare an academic major. Students do Stevenson has to offer across our seven degree granting not earn a “Pre-dentistry” degree. Students are schools. Students unsure of their academic major should encouraged to investigate the many majors that consult with a Deciding advisor in the Office of Student Stevenson has to offer across our seven degree granting Success or utilize career exploration resources available schools. Students unsure of their academic major should through Career Services. consult with a Deciding advisor in the Office of Student Prepare for success: Stevenson's overall acceptance rate Success or utilize career exploration resources available into health professions programs for competitive through Career Services. applicants during the past 5 years is 89%. Stevenson is Stevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they proud of its recent graduates and what they have have accomplished. Their success is reflected in the accomplished. Their success is reflected in the places places where they have progressed to study dentistry, where they have progressed to study medicine, such as such as those listed below: those listed below: • Indiana University School of Dentistry • Boston University • Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry • Drexel University School of Medicine • University of Buffalo, SUNY • Eastern Virginia Medical School • University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental • Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Surgery • Georgetown University • West Virginia University School of Dentistry • George Washington University • Virginia Commonwealth University • Jefferson University Pre-Law • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Legal Studies students can combine law classes with a • SUNY-Brooklyn series of designated liberal arts courses that develop • Temple University critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. Stevenson • Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences University has a dedicated pre-law advisor within the Legal Studies faculty who is an attorney and can guide • University of Maryland Baltimore students in LSAT preparation and law school admissions • University of Pennsylvania procedures. An upper-level law elective is available to • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine help prepare students for the Law School Admissions Test. Pre-Pharmacy Please note: Students identifying a pre-law advising track The pre-pharmacy advising track at Stevenson provides will also declare an academic major. Students do not students with one-on-one and group advising, earn a “Pre-law” degree. Students are encouraged to workshops, and hosts admissions representatives from investigate the many majors that Stevenson has to offer local pharmacy schools to help students understand the across our seven degree granting schools. Students requirements to develop a competitive profile to unsure of their academic major should consult with a pharmacy school. Deciding advisor in the Office of Student Success or Please note: Students identifying a pre-pharmacy utilize career exploration resources available through advising track will also declare an academic major. Career Services. Students do not earn a “Pre-pharmacy” degree. Students Stevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they are encouraged to investigate the many majors that have accomplished. Their success is reflected in the Stevenson has to offer across our seven degree granting places where they have progressed to study law, such as schools. Students unsure of their academic major should those listed below: consult with a Deciding advisor in the Office of Student • Suffolk University Success or utilize career exploration resources available • University of Baltimore School of Law through Career Services. • University of Maryland Baltimore Stevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they have accomplished. Their success is reflected in the • University of Maryland School of Law places where they have progressed to study pharmacy, • William & Mary Law School such as those listed below: 120| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
• Albany College of Pharmacy • Old Dominion University • Lake Erie College School of Pharmacy • Shenandoah University • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health • Thomas Jefferson University Sciences • University of Delaware • Notre Dame of Maryland University • University of Maryland Baltimore • Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy • University of Maryland Eastern Shore • Temple University School of Pharmacy • Touro College of Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine The pre-veterinary medicine advising track at Stevenson • University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy provides students with a strong foundation in the Pre-Physical Therapy sciences and opportunities to develop skills that ensure animal health and well-being. The pre-veterinary The pre-physical therapy advising track at Stevenson medicine track provides one-on-one advising and provides one-on-one and group advising, interactive workshops to help students understand how to develop workshops, and hosts admissions representatives on a competitive applicant profile to the veterinary medicine campus to help students understand how to develop a schools of their choice. competitive application to physical therapy programs. Please note: Students identifying a pre-veterinary Please note: Students identifying a pre-physical therapy medicine advising track will also declare an academic advising track will also declare an academic major. major. Students do not earn a “Pre-veterinary medicine” Students do not earn a “Pre-physical therapy” degree. degree. Students are encouraged to investigate the many Students are encouraged to investigate the many majors majors that Stevenson has to offer across our seven that Stevenson has to offer across our seven degree degree granting schools. Students unsure of their granting schools. Students unsure of their academic academic major should consult with a Deciding advisor in major should consult with a Deciding advisor in the the Office of Student Success or utilize career exploration Office of Student Success or utilize career exploration resources available through Career Services. resources available through Career Services. Stevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they Stevenson is proud of its recent graduates and what they have accomplished. Their success is reflected in the have accomplished. Their success is reflected in the places where they have progressed to study veterinary places where they have progressed to study physical medicine, such as those listed below: therapy, such as those listed below: • Michigan State University • Arcadia University • University of Tennessee • Franklin Pierce University • Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary • Howard University Medicine Courses| 121
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ACC - Accounting (generally accepted accounting ACC 301 - Intermediate ACC 140 - Financial principles) are an integral part of Accounting III (4 credits) Accounting (3 credits) the course. This course meets 5 Expands financial accounting Introduces students to financial hours per week. principles with the study of accounting, a system which Prerequisite: A grade of C or better financial statement analysis. This provides information for decision in ACC 140 and IS 135. A grade of course emphasizes dilutive makers external to the business C or better in ACC 141 (may be securities, earnings per share, entity, primarily by means of taken concurrently), Sophomore temporary and long-term general-purpose financial standing. Offered: Fall and Spring. investments, revenue recognition statements. Topics include the principles, pensions, and leases. elements of financial statements, ACC 202 - Intermediate Also included are considerations of the application of accounting Accounting II (4 credits) accounting changes and error theory and generally accepted Continues the expansion of analysis, full disclosure in financial accounting theory and generally accounting, and derivatives. fundamental accounting principles accepted accounting principles to Pronouncements of the Financial business transactions, ethics, and in which the emphasis on the theory of accounts is maintained Accounting Standards Board internal controls. (generally accepted accounting throughout the course. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 150, Concentration is on plant and principles) are an integral part of ENG 151, or 153 and MATH 135 . equipment, intangibles, current the course. This course meets five hours per week. Offered: Fall and Spring. liabilities, long-term debt, and shareholders' equity. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ACC 141 - Managerial Pronouncements of the Financial in ACC 202 and MGT 210. Offered: Accounting (3 credits) Accounting Standards Board Fall and Spring. Introduces students to managerial (generally accepted accounting accounting. Students learn how to principles) are an integral part of ACC 302 - Advanced prepare and use financial the course. This course meets 5 Accounting (3 credits) information to make internal hours per week. Studies advanced financial decisions. Topics include Prerequisite: A grade of C or better accounting issues including managerial accounting concepts, in ACC 201. Offered: Fall and business combinations and accounting for manufacturing Spring. consolidations with preparation of firms, cost systems, standard costs, consolidated financial statements. segment reporting, profit planning, ACC 215 - Survey of Other topics included in the course budgeting, and performance Accounting (3 credits) are accounting for partnerships, measurement. Explains, in an abbreviated format, segment disclosures, and debt Prerequisite: A grade of C or better financial accounting for those restructuring. in ACC 140 Financial Accounting. majors whose curriculum is not Prerequisite: A grade of C or better SEE Certification: Quantitative based on the financial aspects of in ACC 301 (may be taken Literacy. Offered: Fall and Spring. business. This course provides an concurrently). Offered: Spring. overview of the accounting process ACC 201 - Intermediate through the examination of the ACC 303 - Cost and Accounting I (4 credits) purchase/payments and Managerial Accounting (3 Expands the fundamental sales/collections cycles of a credits) accounting principles in which the business. It will also provide an Studies cost flows and concepts emphasis on theory of accounts is introduction to the debt and equity using a strategic emphasis. maintained throughout the course. instruments used in financing Included in this course are cost Concentration is on the analysis of business. Restricted to non- behaviors, cost-volume-profit financial statements, present value accounting and non-business relationships, and job costing. analysis, cash and cash flows, administration majors. receivables, and inventory. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Pronouncements of Financial or higher. Offered: Fall, as needed. Accounting Standards Board 122| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Emphasis is placed on the methods concurrently) and recommendation Also included in this course are and procedures used to perform from accounting faculty member. fundamental budgeting concepts an audit and issue a professional Offered: Fall and Spring. applied for planning and control opinion on the financial statements and cost information for decision of an organization. Students will ACC 430 - Financial Modeling and control purposes: product observe the financial operations of and Analysis (3 credits) profitability decisions, management an organization and participate in Studies modeling and forecasting and control systems, and capital its audit. This course fulfills the techniques utilized by accountants budgeting. internship requirement for the in the financial operations of a accounting major. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better business. Topics include the in IS 135 and ACC 141. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better relationship between financial Spring. in ACC 202. Offered: Fall, as statement analysis and the needed. accountants' role in the framework ACC 304 - Governmental and for operating budgets, strategic Not-for-Profit Accounting (3 ACC 411 - Tax Accounting: plans, capital investments, debt Individual (3 credits) and equity financing opportunities, credits) and cash flow forecasts. Studies fund accounting for Examines the federal tax systems, governments and not-for-profit emphasizing sources of taxable Prerequisite: A grade of C or better income and allowable deductions in ACC 202 or FIN 300 or FIN 303. organizations and compliance auditing applicable to used in calculating taxable income Offered: Spring. governmental entities. and the mandated tax liability. Students use a variety of tax ACC 490 - Senior Seminar (1 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better resources to prepare individual tax credit) in ACC 201. Offered: Spring. returns, to identify tax planning Provides an opportunity for opportunities, and to research and ACC 311 - Computer students to discuss, apply, and document more complex tax issues present their accounting Applications in Accounting (3 and transactions. knowledge utilizing a series of credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better comprehensive cases and a Examines the use of accounting in ACC 201. Offered: Fall. competency exam. Emphasis will systems. This course provides be placed on critical thinking and information and experience in the ACC 412 - Tax Accounting: problem solving, oral and written use of computers in accounting Corporation and Partnership communication, and technology and includes work with integrated (3 credits) skills. accounting software. Examines advanced tax topics Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better including business entities, exempt in ACC 400 and 105 credits as in IS 135 and ACC 201. Offered: organizations, and estates and required by IACBE accreditation. Fall. trusts. Students enhance skills in Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. compilation, planning, and research ACC 400 - Auditing and through problems and cases which ANIM - Animation Attestation (4 credits) highlight business formation, Studies the concepts and theory of operations, and earnings ANIM 330 - Typography in generally accepted auditing distribution. Discussions include Motion (3 credits) standards, standards for accounting strategies for minimizing the tax and review services, and standards liability for entities as well as the Investigates principles of for attestation engagements. business owners. animation, motion typography, and Emphasis is placed on developing sequential visual forms in 2-D Prerequisite: A grade of C or better time-based media. This course the required skills to audit and in ACC 201. Offered: Spring. issue a professional opinion on the focuses on comprehensive project financial statements issued by ACC 417 - Accounting workflow, incorporating research, writing, storyboarding, designing, management of a public or private Internship (3 - 15 credits) enterprise. This course is not open animation production, and to students who have completed Offers accounting majors the audio/video compression. Students opportunity for extensive practical ACC 401. develop skills in animation practice accounting experience in an and production utilizing industry- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better accounting firm. Students will work standard software. Projects in ACC 202 or FIN 300 or FIN 303. in a firm while receiving academic highlight typographic and simple Offered: Fall. credit. In addition, students will graphical elements, encouraging attend eight bi-weekly, three-hour ACC 407 - Experiential students to create sophisticated classes. See an accounting advisor solutions using simplified methods. Auditing (3 credits) for specific details. This introduction to the practice of Develops the concepts and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better animating graphics is practical knowledge of generally in ACC 202 (may be taken supplemented by screenings of accepted auditing standards. exemplary work in the fields of film Courses| 123 title design, experimental ART - Art visual media. This course animation, and broadcast graphics. familiarizes students with the This course includes studio and ART 106 - Introduction to Art theory and process of solving lecture. Students will need to History (3 credits) visual problems. Basic material, purchase supplies/materials for this technical, and presentation skills course. Provides a foundation in art are developed using traditional and history, introducing issues central digital tools. Art history and visual Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or to the study and interpretation of better in GDES 230 and FMI 102 culture references are incorporated visual culture. Through class into lectures and projects. Students OR, A grade of "C" or better in FMI discussions and assignments 222 and GDES 230. Offered: Fall. will practice using design research emphasizing comparative analysis, and creative thinking to generate research strategies, and ideas. Emphasis is placed on ANIM 331 - Intermediate communication skills, students will Motion Graphics (3 credits) planning, executing, and presenting be challenged to think critically individual solutions. Students will Presents students with motion about the nature of art and the discuss their work and the work of design problems to solve in a discipline of art history. This course their classmates during faculty-led selection of real-world broadcast focuses on "visual literacy" - on critiques. This course includes forms: PSAs, show openings, building and employing the studio and lecture. Students will network IDs. 2-D motion graphics vocabulary needed to discuss and need to purchase will be supplemented with live- interpret works of art and supplies/materials for this course. action video and 3-D animation. architecture. Prerequisite: None. SEE Assignments focus on complex Prerequisite: A grade of C or better project workflow, production Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 and Spring. technique, variation, thematic (may be taken concurrently). SEE concepts, and communication Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall ART 113 - Fundamentals of design theory. Students will need and Spring. to purchase supplies/materials for Design II (3 credits) this course. ART 106H - Introduction to Art Expands upon skills using elements Prerequisite: A grade of C or better History - Honors (3 credits) and principles of two-dimensional in ANIM 330. Offered: Spring. design while introducing three- Provides a foundation in art dimensional design and color history, introducing issues central ANIM 431 - Advanced Motion theory. This course stresses the to the study and interpretation of theory and process of solving Graphics and Effects (3 visual culture. Through class credits) design problems using color and discussions and assignments form, essential tools for all Offers experienced Motion emphasizing comparative analysis, designers. This course also builds Graphics students a challenging research strategies, and on material, technical, and forum to explore sophisticated communication skills, students will presentation skills working with motion design issues. Focus is be challenged to think critically traditional and digital media. Art placed on 2-D motion graphics for about the nature of art and the history and visual culture broadcast, understanding the discipline of art history. This course references are incorporated into details of the medium and delivery focuses on "visual literacy" - on lectures and projects. Students methods. Students will be building and employing the practice using design research and encouraged to integrate skills from vocabulary needed to discuss and creative thinking working fine art, print design, web design, interpret works of art and independently and in groups to and video. Students create highly architecture. This course is a more ideate, plan, execute, and present polished, real-world projects based demanding section of ART 106 solutions. Students discuss their on film titles, television incorporating student-led inquiry work and the work of their commercials, PSAs, animated logos, into the intersection of visual art classmates during small-group and etc. This course covers detailed and its practice within historical faculty-led critiques. This course utilization of expressions and and contemporary cultural contexts includes studio and lecture. effects in After Effects in addition Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Students will need to purchase to techniques for compositing in ENG 151 or ENG 153 (may be supplies/materials for this course. motion graphics with video in After taken concurrently). Only open to Effects and Final Cut Pro. Students Prerequisite: A grade of C or better students in Freshman Honors. SEE in ART 110. Offered: Spring. will need to purchase Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: supplies/materials for this course. Spring. ART 116 - Drawing I (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ART 110 - Fundamentals of Explores drawing as a method of in ANIM 331. Offered: Fall. representation as well as a means Design I (3 credits) of organizing and expressing ideas. Introduces the elements and Introduces basic skills and principles of two-dimensional techniques of drawing from direct design, providing an essential observation using subjects such as foundation for anyone working in still life, landscape, and 124| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog architecture. Students use the tools production. Emphasis is placed on Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of organization, composition, developing research habits. in ART 113 and ART 117. Offered: representation, abstraction, value, Throughout the class, students will Fall or Spring. perspective, rapid visualization, and acquire a set of graphic design the focused practice of maintaining reference points to guide and ART 250 - Topics in a sketchbook. Students work with inspire further study and practice Alternative Fine Art Processes various traditional and digital of graphic design. This course is (3 credits) media. Students will present and repeatable for credit if topics are Explores and practices visual discuss their work and the work of different. languages that are highly their classmates during faculty-led Prerequisite: A grade of C or better connected to the worlds of fine art critiques. Art history and visual in ART 106. SEE Certification: alternative process technologies in culture references are incorporated Humanities. Offered: Spring. printmaking and painting. This into lectures and projects. course includes the study of media Prerequisite: None. SEE ART 215 - Painting I (3 credits) innovations and digital imaging Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall Develops techniques and applications. Topics may vary each and Spring. approaches to painting. Emphasis semester. This course includes is placed on developing an studio and lecture. Students will ART 117 - Drawing II (3 awareness and control of the need to purchase credits) media as well as an understanding supplies/materials for this course. Focuses on drawing as a means of of the freedom and motion that Prerequisite: A grade of C or better organizing and expressing ideas. are present in art. Students work ART 117. Offered: Fall and Spring, This course expands upon basic from a variety of subject matters in as needed. skills and techniques taught in a creative way with stress on sound Drawing I, emphasizing design principles. This course ART 280 - Study Away: Art and communication and personal includes studio and lecture. Design in Context (3 credits) Students will need to purchase expression through use of Engages students in critical supplies/materials for this course. composition, color theory, and discussions; unique experiential abstraction. Students draw still life, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better learning; cultural and historical interior, landscape, portrait, and in ART 113 and ART 116. Offered: location-based research; and the live model subjects to improve Fall, as needed. production of original works of and expand their practice. art/design. In preparation for the Emphasis is placed on expressing ART 217 - Figure Drawing (3 trip, students research their ideas using a variety of materials credits) destination and discuss the ideas and approaches in traditional, Continues to provide college-level of space and place as they pertain digital, and experimental media. drawing experience to students to the location’s history, culture, Students will present and discuss who are interested in a focused and identity. While away, students their work and the work of their study of the human form through experience the challenges and classmates during faculty-led observational drawing from live opportunities inherent in critiques. Art history and visual models. This course satisfies either navigating an unfamiliar place and culture references are incorporated the second drawing course or a synthesizing their observations into into lectures and projects. This focused elective requirement for a creative form. Upon return, course includes studio and lecture. GDES majors. This course includes students compose a body of Students will need to purchase studio and lecture. Students will creative work ranging from art, supplies/materials for this course. need to purchase writing, research, photography, or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better supplies/materials for this course. other media and curate a group in ART 116. Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better exhibition. ART 205 - Graphic Design in ART 117. Offered: Fall or Spring. Prerequisite: GDES-210 or PHOTO- 141. Offered: Fall, January and History (3 credits) ART 219 - Printmaking (3 Spring. Explores the artists, designers, credits) artifacts, processes, and institutions Introduces basic printmaking ART 305 - Topics in Art that shape the continuum of techniques. Relief, intaglio, and History (3 credits) graphic design history. Students planographic processes are Builds on knowledge acquired in may investigate graphic design introduced. Students are art history survey classes. This through hands-on practice, encouraged to combine techniques course guides students to engage comparison of historical examples to create more complex images. in self-directed in-depth research to contemporary designers, and This course includes studio and and investigations of visual and interpretation of visual styles lecture. Students will need to material culture within a specific art through multiple contexts. purchase supplies/materials for this or design discipline. Students will Students will also examine course. interpret visual and material culturally-determined meanings traditions in project-based embedded in art and design activities. Students will also Courses| 125 consider and forecast subject will also include faculty-led that are common to all life. Topics production and cultural presentations, regular group covered relate to the physical and significance. Topics may be Design, critiques, and experiential learning. biochemical structure and function Graphic Design, Moving Images & Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of cells and cell processes and Art, or Photography. This course in a 200-level Materials and genetics. Includes additional may be repeated for credit if topics Methods elective. Offered: Fall, instruction on content and study are different. Winterim, and Spring, as needed. skills. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH better in ART-106 and a 200-level ART 365 - Art Studio: 135 or higher. Corequisite: Co- Writing Intensive (WI) course. SEE Independent Study (3 credits) requisite BIO 113L . SEE Certification: Writing Intensive and Provides an opportunity for Certification: Scientific Reasoning- Humanities. Offered: Fall. motivated students to explore a Laboratory when taken in self-initiated fine art or GDES combination with BIO 113L. ART 315 - Surface Design (3 project within the structure of a Offered: Spring. credits) classroom environment. Students Builds on concepts, tools, and will submit a written proposal to BIO 113 - General Biology I: forms explored in foundation art the art department chair and Cell Biology and Genetics (3 and design courses. Students will faculty member teaching this credits) study surface design in context, course that describes the intended Emphasizes the molecular nature including design approaches, project to be completed over the of biology and biological principles production processes, and semester. Project content may be that are common to all life. Topics applications. Hand-made, digital, fine art or GDES or a combination covered relate to the physical and and mixed-media designs will be of the two; it is also possible that a biochemical structure and function produced. Students who complete group project may be the focus of of cells and cell processes and this course will have a fundamental the students' course work (i.e. a genetics. understanding of how surface mural or exhibition). This course Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH design formats and processes are includes lecture and studio. 135 or higher. Corequisite: Co- applied in environmental, fashion, Students will need to purchase requisite BIO 113L or BIO 113HL. product, and graphic design supplies/materials for this course. SEE Certification: Scientific production. Students will need to Repeatable for credit. Reasoning-Laboratory. Offered: Fall purchase supplies/materials for this Prerequisite: Permission of the and Spring. course. department chair. Offered: Fall or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Spring (as needed). BIO 113L - General Biology I in GDES 125 and a 200-level Laboratory: Cell Biology and ART/PHOTO course or GDES 125 Genetics (1 credit) and FDES 210. Offered: Spring. BIO - Biology Introduces experimental methods ART 351 - Special Topics (3 BIO 104 - The Human Body and techniques used in the biology credits) and Contemporary Health laboratory. Topics relate to cell structure and function, and skills Builds on concepts and skills Issues (4 credits) Illustrates some major principles of covered include the scientific covered in foundational and 200- method and experimental design, level Materials and Methods biology by studying the human as an organism and as part of the microscope and micropipette use, courses. The course provides and aseptic technique. students with studio art experience biosphere. Topics include the in hands-on production topics systems of the body and processes Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH related to art and design practice, which produce, maintain and 135 or higher. Corequisite: Co- process, and culture. The course coordinate the person. These are requisite BIO 112 or BIO 113. SEE focuses on a specific area of studied in relation to disease, the Certification: Scientific Reasoning- creative production-looking at both external environment and Laboratory. Offered: Fall and historical and contemporary technology. Laboratory included. Spring. Restricted to non-science majors. approaches. Topics vary semester BIO 113HL - Honors - General to semester and may include Two- This course does not satisfy a Dimensional Abstraction, Book Arts, minor requirement in biology. Biology I Laboratory (1 credit) Digital Illustration, 3D Fabrication, Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH Introduces experimental methods and Advanced Screen Printing. 135 or higher. SEE Certification: and techniques used in the biology Projects encourage Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. laboratory. Topics relate to cell experimentation and risk-taking. Offered: Fall and Spring. structure and function, and skills The course requires students to covered include the scientific explore the full expressive range of BIO 112 - Principles of General method and experimental design, traditional and/or digital media Biology (3 credits) microscope and micropipette use, and aseptic technique. Student- approaches. Class time will be Emphasizes the molecular nature primarily spent on studio work, but of biology and biological principles directed experimentation and in- depth analysis are integrated. 126| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIO 217 - Principles of 135 or higher. Only open to in BIO 112 or BIO 113, BIO 113L or Biochemistry (3 credits) students in Freshman Honors. BIO113HL. Corequisite: Co-requisite Corequisite: BIO 113 . SEE BIO 115L or ENV 255. Offered: Fall Emphasizes the structure and Certification: SR-L. Offered: Fall and and Spring. function of carbohydrates, lipids, Spring. nucleic acids, amino acids and BIO 115L - General Biology III proteins in living systems. The BIO 114 - General Biology II: Laboratory: Ecology and properties of these biological Structure and Function of molecules are related to their Evolution (1 credit) chemical structure and specific Organisms (3 credits) Introduces the methodology, roles within the cell. Topics include Emphasizes the molecular and techniques, and equipment used to membrane structure and function, physical aspects of plant and collect environmental samples and enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, animal structure and function in data. This course demonstrates the and the energetics of metabolic relation to biological principles that foundational principles of evolution reactions and pathways. The theory are common to all life. Topics through hypothesis testing. An of analytical methods used to covered include form and function, emphasis is placed on conducting study biological molecules is also homeostasis, chemical signaling experiments using scientific covered. and communication, and nutrition method, analyzing data, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in plants and animals. presenting results in a format appropriate to a scientific journal. in BIO 112 or BIO 113, BIO 113L or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIO 113HL, CHEM 110 and CHEM in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 110L or CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L 113L or BIO113HL. Corequisite: Co- in BIO 112 or BIO 113, BIO 113L or or CHEM 116H and CHEM 116HL. requisite BIO 114L. Offered: Fall BIO 113HL. Corequisite: Co- Offered: Fall and Spring. and Spring. requisite BIO 115. Offered: Fall and Spring. BIO 218 - Career Connections BIO 114L - General Biology II in the Life Sciences (1 credit ) BIO 203 - Microbiology (4 Laboratory: Structure and Focuses on career planning in the Function of Organisms (1 credits) life sciences. This course introduces credit) Introduces bacterial, viral and students to the variety of career Explores the relationship between eukaryotic microbes. Topics include pathways available within the life structure and function through microbial structure, classification, sciences as well as the preparation laboratory activities which include metabolism, growth, diseases and that is required to pursue these the dissection of plants and general microbial laboratory careers. Students will identify animals, and the investigation of techniques. Laboratory included. career pathways that are of interest basic physiological processes. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and construct a plan to acquire Students will be introduced to in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO both the curricular and scientific literature databases, and 113L or BIO 113HL. Corequisite: professional experiences which will primary and secondary scientific CHEM 110 and CHEM 110L or make them competitive in their literature, and will continue to CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. chosen career. They will also learn refine and expand the laboratory Distribution: Scientific Reasoning- the importance of building and skills taught in BIO 113L. Laboratory. Offered: Fall and utilizing a professional network and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Spring. will begin laying the foundations of in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO this network. Restricted to biology 113L or BIO 113HL. Corequisite: BIO 210 - Plant Science (4 and environmental science majors. Co-requisite BIO 114. Offered: Fall credits) Prerequisite: FYS 100 - First Year and Spring. Explores the complex life of plants Seminar. Offered: Spring. and their interactions with people BIO 115 - General Biology III: and the environment. Topics BIO 222 - Human Anatomy (4 Ecology and Evolution (3 include structure and function of credits) credits) plants at all levels, physiological Introduces the gross and Emphasizes the evolutionary basis processes, reproduction, and microscopic structure of the human classification of major plant groups. of biological diversity and the body. Topics include histology Use of plant products for medicine, ecological interactions of living (cells and tissues) and the eleven organisms and biological principles nutrition, biofuels, and advances in systems of the body. Laboratories plant biotechnology are discussed. that are common to all life. Topics include microscopic examination of Laboratory included. covered include evolutionary cells and tissues, as well as processes, hierarchical relationships Prerequisite: A grade of C or better dissection and study and and the relatedness of species, in BIO 114 and BIO 114L. Offered: identification of gross anatomical population and community ecology Fall, even years. features. Laboratory included. and biodiversity and conservation. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO Courses| 127
113L or BIO 113HL and a grade of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIO 312 - Developmental C or better in CHEM 110 and in BIO 114 and BIO 114L or BIO Biology (4 credits) CHEM 110L or CHEM 116 and 130. Offered: Spring, odd years. CHEM 116L. Offered: Fall and Describes and analyzes Spring. BIO 280 - Nutrition Science (3 developmental processes and their credits) spatial and temporal regulation in BIO 230 - Genetics (4 credits) plants and animals. Emphasis is on Introduces the science and experimental, molecular genetic, Examines the processes by which fundamental concepts of nutrition. viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes cellular, evolutionary, and Topics include the function of ecological aspects as they pertain transmit hereditary information. major nutrients (carbohydrates, to differentiation and Topics include patterns of lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, inheritance, probability, structure morphogenesis of the organism. and phytonutrients) and the food Laboratory included. and replication of hereditary sources of each. The principles of material, gametogenesis, gene nutritional assessment, energy Prerequisite: A grade of C or better expression and regulation, and balance, weight control, and in BIO 114, BIO 114L, BIO 230 and mutation. Basic recombinant DNA nutrition and fitness are BIO 235L. Offered: Fall, even years. technologies and their applications emphasized as week as how food will also be discussed. Laboratory choices enhance health, BIO 313 - Virology (3 credits) included. performance, and reduce the risk Explores the fundamental Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of chronic disease. properties of viruses, with an in BIO 112 or BIO 113, or BIO 113L emphasis on classification, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better structure, replication, mechanisms or BIO 113HL. Corequisite: Co- in BIO 112 or BIO 113 , BIO 113L requisites of CHEM 110 and CHEM of viral pathogenesis and the or BIO 113HL. SEE Certification: immune response to viral 110L or CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L Scientific Reasoning. Offered: Fall. or CHEM 116H and CHEM116HL . infections. Offered: Fall and Spring. BIO 307 - Marine Biology (4 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) in BIO 112 or BIO 113, BIO 113L or BIO 235L - Diversity of Life (1 BIO 113HL, BIO 203, BIO 230, Examines the marine environment credit) and its organisms and CHEM 116, and CHEM 116L . Offered: Spring, even years. Studies the diversity of life on communities, with an emphasis on earth through evolutionary an ecological approach. Topics BIO 314 - Parasitology (4 principles. Principles of natural covered include the habitats, selection and population genetics ecology, interrelationships and credits) will be applied to the study of the special adaptations of marine Explores the parasites known to adaptive radiation of biodiversity. organisms and communities. produce disease in man and other Students will learn the essential Laboratory included. Fees: Fees mammals. This course includes the taxonomic classifications of may be required for field trips. morphology, life cycles, metabolism, clinical symptoms and biodiversity, spanning from Prerequisite: A grade of C or better microbes to megafauna with an diseases, epidemiology and control in BIO 115 or a 200-level ENV emphasis on eukaryotic diversity. and diagnosis of major pathogens. course. Offered: Fall (odd years). Prerequisite: BIO 115. Offered: Fall Laboratory includes the proper and Spring. BIO 310 - Cell Biology (3 manipulation, identification, preparation and biochemical credits) BIO 270 - Animal Behavior (3 testing of parasitic cultures. Describes the structure and Laboratory included. credits) function of prokaryotic and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Explores the mechanisms and eukaryotic cells at the cellular and in BIO 203 and BIO 235L . Offered: evolution of animal behavior, molecular levels, together with the including neural, hormonal, and methodology for their study. Fall, odd years. genetic processes that control Emphasis is placed on organelles BIO 315 - Evolution (3 credits) behavior. Topics include methods participating in cellular metabolism for observation and quantifications and energy transformations, Studies biological evolution, of behavior and the natural communication, transport, including concepts from the fields selection and evolution of movement, reproduction and of behavioral ecology, population behavior, such as foraging, anti- inheritance. genetics, developmental biology, predator defenses, mating systems anthropology, phylogenetics and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and sexual selection, social systematics. Students will use in BIO 217 or BIOCH 327, and BIO knowledge of evolutionary behavior, communication, parental 230. Offered: Fall. care, kin selection and recognition, processes in the examination and aggression and territoriality. Fees: evaluation of biological systems. Fees may be required for field Prerequisite: A grade of C or better trips. in BIO 115, BIO 230 and BIO 235L. Offered: Spring, even years. 128| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
BIO 322 - Human Physiology populations. The course will Fees: Printing fees may be (4 credits) examine the role of epidemiology required. in the formation of public health Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Explores the principles of human policy. body function. Emphasis is on the in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO mechanisms by which cells and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 113L or BIO 113HL and permission organs perform their functions and in BIO 112 or BIO 113. BIO 113L or of the faculty member who will be the interactions of the various BIO 113HL, MATH 136 or PSY 136, supervising the research. Offered: organs in maintaining homeostasis. and either a 200-level biology Fall and Spring. Laboratory includes wet labs, course or CMH 210. Offered: Fall, computer simulations, interactive odd years. BIO 440 - Seminar Topics in physiology modules and an in- Biology (1 credit) depth report and presentation by BIO 335 - Immunology (4 Explores current topics in biology each student on a current topic in credits) through reading and discussion of physiology or biomedical research. Explores the principles of basic the primary literature. Students Laboratory included. immunology with an emphasis on give seminar-style presentations on Prerequisite: A grade of C or better the host response at the molecular current scientific studies and in BIO 222, CHEM 110 and CHEM level. Topics include innate and critically evaluate original scientific 110L or in CHEM 116 and CHEM specific acquired immunity, work in the chosen field. Related 116L . Offered: Fall and Spring. antigens and antibodies, organs ethical issues are also discussed. and cells of the immune system, This course is required for students BIO 326 - Animal Physiology immune dysfunction and pursuing honors in the biology (3 credits) prophylaxis. Laboratory sessions program. This course may be include the purification and repeated for credit if topics are Examines the diverse mechanisms detection methods of antibody and different. fundamental to animal physiology. antigen, isolation of immune cell Prerequisite: Junior standing in a The functional interactions subpopulations and enzyme important in vertebrate and science major. Offered: Spring, as immunoassays. Laboratory needed. invertebrate homeostasis at the included. molecular, cellular, organ and systems levels are explored. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIO 450 - Senior Research in BIO 203, BIO 230, and CHEM Capstone (5 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 116, and CHEM 116L. Offered: Provides an opportunity for the in BIO 235L. Offered: Spring, odd Spring, odd years. years. student to develop and conduct a scientific research project on BIO 362 - Independent BIO 330 - Molecular Genetics campus or off campus. A minimum Research Experience in (4 credits) of 135 hours of laboratory work is Biology (2 credits) required. Under the direction of a Examines the processes by which Provides an opportunity to conduct faculty mentor, each student viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes performs independent and original transmit hereditary information and independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. research that is part of the faculty regulate its expression. Topics This course may be repeated for member's ongoing research include patterns of inheritance, program. Emphasis is on honing structure and replication of credit. This course cannot be used as a substitute for the senior oral and written skills in the hereditary material, transcription capstone requirement. context of scientific inquiry. and its regulation, translation, Restricted to biology majors. Fees: mutation, recombinant DNA and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIO 112 or BIO 113 and BIO Parking and printing fees may be oncogenes. Technology elucidating required. gene structure and function and 113L or BIO 113HL and permission the application of DNA technology of the faculty member who will be Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to other areas are discussed. supervising the research. Offered: in a minimum of two upper-level Laboratory included. Winterim, as needed. biology courses; senior status. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIO 365 - Independent Offered: Fall and Spring. in BIO 230 and BIO 217 or BIOCH 327. Offered: Spring. Laboratory Research in Biology (3 credits) BIO 455 - Senior Internship Capstone (5 credits) BIO 332 - Epidemiology (3 Provides an opportunity to conduct credits) independent research in an on- Provides an opportunity for the student to gain professional Introduces the basic principles and campus laboratory under the supervision of a Biology faculty workforce experience. A minimum methods of epidemiology. Topics of 135 hours of on-site work is include the function of member. This course may be repeated for credit. This course required. The work must integrate epidemiology, study designs, and and apply academic content statistical methods used to assess cannot be used as a substitute for the senior capstone requirement. appropriate to the workforce risk related to the health of placement. Emphasis is on honing Courses| 129 oral and written skills in the BIO 465 - Senior Internship Prerequisite: A grade of C or better context of the internship Capstone (9 credits) in a minimum of two upper-level experience. Restricted to biology biology courses; senior status in majors. Fees: Parking and printing Provides an opportunity for the Biology. Offered: Fall, Spring, fees may be required student to gain professional Summer. workforce experience. A minimum Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of 280 hours of on-site work is in a minimum of two upper-level BIO 471 - Capstone Internship required. The work must integrate (6 credits) biology courses; senior status. SEE and apply academic content Certification: Writing Intensive. appropriate to the workforce Provides an opportunity to gain Offered: Fall and Spring. placement. Emphasis is on honing professional experience. Students oral and written skills in the will integrate academic content BIO 460 - Senior Research context of the internship into a research or internship Capstone (9 credits) experience. Restricted to biology experience. A minimum of 240 Provides an opportunity for the majors. Fees: Parking and printing hours of on-site work supervised student to develop and conduct a fees may be required. by a mentor is required. This course is restricted to Biology scientific research project on Prerequisite: A grade of C or better campus or off campus. A minimum majors. Fees: transportation and in a minimum of two upper-level parking fees may be required. of 280 hours of laboratory work is biology courses; senior status. SEE required. Under the direction of a Certification: Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Stevenson or host mentor, each Offered: Fall and Spring. in a minimum of two upper-level student performs independent and biology courses; senior status in original research that is part of the BIO 465H - Honors - Senior Biology. Offered: Fall, Spring, mentor's ongoing research Internship Capstone (9 Summer. program. Emphasis is on honing oral and written skills in the credits) BIO 475 - Capstone Seminar (3 context of scientific inquiry. Provides an opportunity for the credits) student to develop and conduct a Restricted to biology majors. Fees: Integrates the professional scientific research project on Parking and printing fees may be knowledge gained in the Capstone required. campus or off campus. A minimum Internship into the academic of 280 hours of laboratory work is context. Emphasis is on honing oral Prerequisite: A grade of C or better required. Under the direction of a in a minimum of two upper-level and written skills. Students reflect Stevenson or host mentor, each on professional ethics and career biology courses; senior status. SEE student performs independent and direction. The course provides Certification: Writing Intensive. original research that is part of the Offered: Fall and Spring. students with the skills to pursue mentor's ongoing research that career direction after program. Emphasis is on honing BIO 460H - Honors - Senior graduation. This course is restricted oral and written skills in the Research Capstone (9 credits) to Biology majors. Fees: Printing context of scientific inquiry. fees will be required. Provides an opportunity for the Restricted to biology majors. Fees: student to develop and conduct a Parking and printing fees may be Prerequisite: A grade of C or better scientific research project on required. in SCI 215. Corequisite: BIO 470 or campus or off campus. A minimum BIO 471 or prerequisites. SEE Prerequisite: Cumulative and of 280 hours of laboratory work is Certification: Writing Intensive. science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A required. Under the direction of a Offered: Fall and Spring. Stevenson or host mentor, each grade of C or better in a minimum of two upper-level biology courses; student performs independent and senior status. SEE Certification: original research that is part of the BIOCH - Biochemistry mentor's ongoing research Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. BIOCH 327 - Biochemistry (3 program. Emphasis is on honing credits) oral and written skills in the BIO 470 - Capstone Internship context of scientific inquiry. Focuses in depth on the structure, Restricted to biology majors. Fees: (3 credits) function, and properties of Parking and printing fees may be Provides an opportunity to gain carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, required. professional experience. Students proteins and nucleic acids in will integrate academic content biological systems. Topics include Prerequisite: Cumulative and into a research or internship protein structure and folding, science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A experience. A minimum of 120 control and energetics of metabolic grade of C or better in a minimum hours of on-site work supervised pathways, the structure, function of two upper-level biology courses; by a mentor is required. This and mechanisms of enzymes senior status. SEE Certification: course is restricted to Biology reactions and a molecular level Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and majors. Fees: transportation and look at the central dogma of DNA Spring. parking fees may be required. to RNA to protein and DNA-based information technology. 130| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better BIOCH 427 - Advanced status. SEE Certification: Writing in CHEM 211, CHEM 211L, BIO 112 Biochemistry (3 credits) Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. or BIO 113, and BIO 113L or BIO 113HL. Offered: Fall and Spring. Explores advanced topics in BIOCH 460 - Senior Research biochemistry, focusing on Capstone (9 credits) structure-function analyses of BIOCH 345L - Integrative Provides an opportunity for the Laboratory I (2 credits) biomolecules and the chemical and evolutionary foundations of student to develop and conduct a Continues education in the safe metabolic networks. Emphasis will scientific research project on chemistry laboratory practices and be placed upon using primary campus or off campus. A minimum proper and ethical laboratory literature and advanced of 280 hours of laboratory work is record keeping. Focuses on using monographs to understand required. Under the direction of a advanced techniques in the research methodologies and Stevenson or host mentor, each laboratory to solve interdisciplinary current problems and topics in student performs independent and problems. Laboratory emphasizes biochemistry. original research that is part of the biomolecular and bioinorganic mentor's ongoing research experimentation, characterization Prerequisite: A grade of C or better program. Emphasis is on honing and manipulation techniques. in BIOCH 327. Offered: Fall and oral and written skills in the Spring. Prerequisite: BIOCH 327 is a pre- context of scientific inquiry. Restricted to biochemistry majors. requisite or co-requisite. Offered: BIOCH 450 - Senior Research Fall and Spring. Fees: Parking and printing fees Capstone (5 credits) may be required. BIOCH 362 - Independent Provides an opportunity for the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Research Experience in student to develop and conduct a in BIOCH 327 and in a minimum of scientific research project on Biochemistry (2 credits) one upper-level biochemistry, campus or off campus. A minimum biology or chemistry course; senior Provides an opportunity to conduct of 135 hours of laboratory work is independent research under the status. SEE Certification: Writing required. Under the direction of a Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. supervision of a faculty member. faculty mentor, each student This course may be repeated for performs independent and original BIOCH 460H - Honors - Senior credit. This course cannot be used research that is part of the faculty Research Capstone (9 credits) as a substitute for the senior member’s ongoing research capstone requirement. program. Emphasis is on honing Provides an opportunity for the student to develop and conduct a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better oral and written skills in the in CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L, context of scientific inquiry. scientific research project on junior standing, permission of the Restricted to biochemistry majors. campus or off campus. A minimum of 280 hours of laboratory work is faculty member who will be Fees: Parking and printing fees supervising the research, and may be required. required. Under the direction of a permission of the department Stevenson or host mentor, each Prerequisite: A grade of C or better student performs independent and chair. Offered: Winterim. in BIOCH 327 and in a minimum of original research that is part of the one upper-level biochemistry, mentor's ongoing research BIOCH 365 - Independent biology or chemistry course; senior Laboratory Research in program. Emphasis is on honing status. SEE Certification: Writing oral and written skills in the Biochemistry (3 credits) Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. context of scientific inquiry. Provides an opportunity to conduct Restricted to biochemistry majors. independent research in an on- BIOCH 455 - Senior Internship Fees: Parking and printing fees campus laboratory under the Capstone (5 credits) may be required. supervision of a faculty member. Provides an opportunity to gain Prerequisite: Cumulative and This course may be repeated for professional workforce experience. science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A credit. This course cannot be used A minimum of 135 hours of on-site grade of C or better in BIOCH 327 as a substitute for the senior work is required. The work must and in a minimum of one upper- capstone requirement. integrate and apply academic level biochemistry, biology or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better content appropriate to the chemistry course; senior status. SEE in CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L, workforce placement. Emphasis is Certification: Writing Intensive. junior standing, permission of the on honing oral and written skills in Offered: Fall and Spring. faculty member who will be the context of the internship supervising the research, and experience. Restricted to BIOCH 465 - Senior Internship permission of the department chair biochemistry majors. Fees: Parking Capstone (9 credits) and printing fees may be required. . Offered: Fall and Spring. Provides an opportunity to gain Prerequisite: A grade of C or better professional workforce experience. in BIOCH 327 and a minimum of A minimum of 280 hours of on-site one upper-level biochemistry, work is required. The work must biology or chemistry course; senior integrate and apply academic Courses| 131 content appropriate to the BIOCH 471 - Capstone of engineering principles in solving workforce placement. Emphasis is Internship (6 credits) biological, physiological and on honing oral and written skills in medical problems. Students will be the context of the internship Provides an opportunity to gain introduced to the tools of experience. Restricted to professional experience. Students engineering design and will work biochemistry majors. Fees: Parking will integrate academic content in teams to address the technical, and printing fees may be required into a research or internship social, ethical, legal and economic experience. A minimum of 240 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better aspects of design projects within hours of on-site work supervised the biomedical field. in BIOCH 327 and in a minimum of by a mentor is required. This one upper-level biochemistry, course is restricted to Biochemistry Prerequisite: BME 101 and MATH biology or chemistry course; senior majors. Fees: transportation and 220. Offered: Fall. status. SEE Certification: Writing parking fees may be required. Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. BME 210 - Thermodynamics (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) in a minimum of two upper-level BIOCH 465H - Honors - Senior Explores the concepts of Internship Capstone (9 biochemistry courses; senior status in Biochemistry. Offered: Fall, thermodynamics, particularly as credits) Spring, Summer. they apply to biological systems. Provides an opportunity for the Topics include states of matter, the student to develop and conduct a BIOCH 475 - Capstone laws of thermodynamics, scientific research project on Seminar (3 credits) thermodynamic energies, phase campus or off campus. A minimum changes, chemical equilibrium and Integrates the professional chemical kinetics. (Pending review of 280 hours of laboratory work is knowledge gained in the Capstone required. Under the direction of a by the Academic Affairs Internship into the academic Stevenson or host mentor, each Committee.) context. Emphasis is on honing oral student performs independent and and written skills. Students reflect Prerequisite: Under development. original research that is part of the on professional ethics and career mentor's ongoing research direction. The course provides BME 230 - Biofluid Mechanics program. Emphasis is on honing students with the skills to pursue (3 credits) oral and written skills in the that career direction after Introduces the student to the context of scientific inquiry. graduation. This course is restricted fundamentals of fluid mechanics, Restricted to biochemistry majors. to Biochemistry majors. Fees: including conservation laws, and Fees: Parking and printing fees Printing fees will be required. their application to the may be required. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better macrocirculation and Prerequisite: Cumulative and in SCI 215. Corequisite: BIOCH 470 microcirculation. Applications to science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A or BIOCH 471 or prerequisites. SEE other biological systems and grade of C or better in BIOCH 327 Certification: Writing Intensive. physiologic processes will be and in a minimum of one upper- Offered: Fall and Spring. covered. level biochemistry, biology or Prerequisite: MATH 221 and PHYS chemistry course; senior status. SEE 216. Offered: Spring. Certification: Writing Intensive. BME - Biomedical Offered: Fall and Spring. Engineering BME 313 - Biostatistics (3 credits) BIOCH 470 - Capstone BME 101 - Introduction to Internship (3 credits) Focuses on the fundamental tools Biomedical Engineering (3 of statistical inference. Probability Provides an opportunity to gain credits) distributions, hypothesis testing, professional experience. Students Introduces the field of biomedical power analysis, regression analysis will integrate academic content and correlation analysis are into a research or internship engineering, including the exploration of career pathways and covered in the context of experience. A minimum of 120 biomedical engineering hours of on-site work supervised preparation necessary to pursue these careers. Students will learn applications. (Pending review by by a mentor is required. This the Academic Affairs Committee.) course is restricted to Biochemistry the foundation of biomedical majors. Fees: transportation and engineering principles and how Prerequisite: Under development. parking fees may be required. they can be applied to living systems through a problem solving BME 315 - Biomaterials (4 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better approach. credits) in a minimum of two upper-level biology courses; senior status in Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. Examines the structure and Biochemistry. Offered: Fall, Spring, function of natural and synthetic BME 205 - Problem Solving biomaterials. Explores molecular Summer. and Design (4 credits) level interactions between Explores the fundamentals of the biomolecules and biomaterials in design process and the application the design of novel biomaterials 132| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog for applications such as implants, for biomedical measurements. by the Academic Affairs drug delivery systems, biosensors Instrumentation for biosensing, Committee.) and engineered materials such as bioimaging, and the measurement Prerequisite: Under development. artificial skin and bone growth of bioelectrical signals, scaffolds. (Pending review by the temperature, blood pressure and BME 470 - Design Capstone I Academic Affairs Committee.) body chemistry is discussed. (3 credits) (Pending review by the Academic Prerequisite: Under development. Allows students completing the Affairs Committee.) Biomedical Engineering curriculum BME 320 - Biomedical Prerequisite: Under development. to engage in a system design Engineering Internship (3 experience, integrating the various credits) BME 340 - Systems technical concepts they have Provides an opportunity to gain Physiology (4 credits) learned in prior courses, to solve professional workforce experience. Emphasizes a quantitative clinical/biological problems A minimum of 120 hours of on-site approach to the function of the identified through their internships. work experience is required. human body. Tissues and organ The course imparts a foundation in Emphasis is placed on the systems are examined using team leadership and project integration and application of principles from engineering kinetics management and emphasizes the academic content appropriate to and transport processes. skills necessary to function as a the workplace. This course may not Pathophysiology of disease states biomedical engineer in any be repeated for credit and may not is explored. (Pending review by the organization, regardless of size. be used as a substitute for the Academic Affairs Committee.) Students will enjoy an experience senior capstone. (Pending review Prerequisite: Under development. that closely matches the by the Academic Affairs professional engineering Committee.) BME 365 - Independent environment as they solve design problems focused on meeting Prerequisite: Under development. Research in Biomedical Engineering (3 credits) customer needs that include economic, environmental, ethical, BME 325 - Transport Provides an opportunity to conduct Processes (3 credits) safety, and sustainability independent research in an on- constraints. Emphasis will be Examines membrane physiology campus laboratory under the placed on professional and transport mechanisms at the supervision of a faculty member. communications in oral and written cellular and molecular levels. This course may be repeated for formats. (Pending review by the Engineering applications to drug credit. This course cannot be used Academic Affairs Committee.) delivery, gene therapy, and the as a substitute for the senior design of biomedical devices and capstone requirement. Fees: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better processes are emphasized. Printing fees may be required. in BME 320. (Pending review by the Academic Prerequisite: Under development. BME 475 - Design Capstone II Affairs Committee.) (3 credits) Prerequisite: Under development. BME 380 - Biomechanics (4 credits) Allows students to continue work on the projects started in the first BME 330 - Bioelectric Systems Introduces the fundamental (3 credits) semester (BME 470) and bring principles of biomechanics as they them to completion. Students will Studies bioelectrically active tissues relate to hard and soft tissues. gain additional experience in and organs in neurological, Topics include force analysis, written and oral communication muscular, and cardiovascular mechanics of deformable bodies, with a range of audiences. systems. Topics include bioelectric stress and strain, multiaxial (Pending review by the Academic currents and potentials, deformations, stress analysis and Affairs Committee.) measurements of biological viscoelasticity. (Pending review by electrical fields, volume conductor the Academic Affairs Committee.) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BME 470. SEE Certification: WI. theory, electromanipulation of cells, Prerequisite: Under development. bone repair and neuronal growth. Applications to the development of BME 425 - Synthetic Biology (3 CA - Career biomedical devices and other credits) advances are discussed. (Pending Focuses on the scientific CA 205 - Foundations of review by the Academic Affairs foundation and concepts of Career (1 credit) Committee.) synthetic biology and biological Provides systematic guidance in Prerequisite: Under development. engineering. The application of career preparation and informed synthetic biology to practical career planning. Students identify BME 335 - Instrumentation (3 challenges is emphasized in the and outline career goals within credits) context of societal, ethical and various industries, develop Reviews mechanical, chemical, regulatory issues. (Pending review customized résumé and cover electrical and biological principles letter writing skills, research Courses| 133 opportunities to become more directory, file transfer, and wireless Prerequisite: A grade of C or better informed, develop strategic data. Concepts of physical security in CDF 251. Offered: Spring and approaches to job searching, and and disaster recovery will be Summer, as needed. strengthen networking and explored. interviewing skills. Students focus Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CDF 281 - Advanced Network on developing the professional in IS 231. Offered: Fall and Defense (3 credits) skills necessary for career success, Summer, as needed. Investigates network defense with including navigating diversity in the a primary focus on intrusion workplace and personal branding. CDF 252 - Networking II (3 detection and firewall defense Offered: Fall and Spring. Credits) mechanisms. Security issues in Investigates basic switching operating design and concepts and technologies such as implementation, articulating the CDF - Cybersecurity and VLANs and trunking. Switched steps necessary for hardening the Digital Forensics networks concepts will be explored operating system with respect to through configuration, monitoring, various applications, and the CDF 110 - Cybersecurity and and troubleshooting. Router various concepts in network Digital Forensics configurations, including static, defense will be examined. Students will apply essential security Fundamentals (3 credits) default, and inter-VLAN will be examined, as well as the necessity practices and methods to networks Explores the fundamentals of and deploy security tools. cybersecurity and digital forensics, for access control lists (ACLs), including viewpoints based on Dynamic Host Protocol (DHCP) and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Network Address Translation (NAT). in CDF 251. Offered: Spring or technology, policy, human factors, management, careers, and law Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Summer, as needed. in IS 231. Offered: Fall and enforcement. Students learn about CDF 290 - Legal Aspects of the nature, scope, and methods of Summer, as needed. cyber threats to modern society, Cybersecurity (3 credits) and how society is responding to CDF 261 - Digital Forensics (3 Analyzes business risks arising from such threats on individual, credits) information security and privacy organizational, national, and global Explores the process of recovering, issues, as well as the creation and levels. preserving and analyzing digital implementation of policies that evidence using digital forensics ensure compliance with laws and Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall or industry standards. Students will Spring, Summer, as needed. tools and techniques. Students will examine file systems to discover explore topics including privacy CDF 240 - Linux System how digital data is created and laws, payment card industry standards, information security Administration (3 credits) stored, review techniques and tools used to commit cybercrimes, and measures mandated by federal Investigates planning, installing, statues, governance and policy configuring, administering and discuss how cybercrimes leave digital footprints that can be development, e-discovery, troubleshooting of the Linux uncovered. Basic techniques for contracts, intellectual property, and system server environment. security risk assessments Students will explore topics analyzing data, including Structured Query Language, data Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall or including Linux architecture, hardware requirements, installation mining techniques, and social Spring (as needed). methods, command line usage, file network analysis will be examined. Students will also develop CDF 391 - Incident Response permissions, directory layout and special programs. Managing disks proficiency in scripting languages and Investigation (3 credits) and file systems will also be and learn how to extract and Examines the role of the computer preserve information from files. examined. Administrative topics forensics investigator as a member such as root accounts, log files, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of an Incidence Response Team users, networking, automated in CDF 251. Offered: Spring and and explores the nature of the process commands, security, and Summer, as needed. threat to organizations, the print services will be covered. indicators that an incident is CDF 271 - Intrusion and underway, the policies and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better procedures to be followed when an in IS 231. Offered: Spring. Penetration Testing (3 credits) Analyzes the techniques, tools and incident is detected, and the CDF 251 - Network Security (3 processes used to penetrate investigation methods used to networks, and the countermeasures collect evidence for prevention or credits) prosecution. Examines general security concepts, that can be implemented to including authentication methods, protect against these attacks. cryptography basics, and common Students will also examine cybercriminal tools such as network attacks. Students will create secure communications for malware and scripts. remote access, e-mail, the Web, 134| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
The course will explore the best Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHEM 114 - General Chemistry practices used to create, organize in CDF 393, can be taken I with Problem Solving (3 and deploy an incident response concurrently. Corequisite: May be team for malicious activity. taken concurrently. Offered: Spring credits) Formerly IS 391. and Summer. Introduces the structure of matter and its behavior from a chemical Prerequisite: A grade of C or better perspective. Topics discussed in IS 231. Offered: Fall. CDF 480 - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Capstone (3 include nomenclature, CDF 392 - Information credits) stoichiometry, chemical reactions, Explores developing and quantum theory, chemical bonding, Systems Forensic Internals – periodicity, gases, and atomic and Auditing (3 credits) implementing an effective cybersecurity program for an molecular structure. Includes Examines the tools and techniques organization. Through case studies, additional instruction on problem used in the recovery of readings, review of current trends, solving and math skills. information-systems-generated projects, and group exercises, Corequisite: MATH 137, CHEM artifacts used to aid forensic students will gain experience in 115L, and CHEM 115S. SEE evidence collection and timeline integrating topics from their Certification: Scientific Reasoning- corroboration. Students will previous coursework by designing Laboratory. Offered: Fall and examine system policies, auditing multifaceted, strategic responses to Spring. techniques, authentication cyber threats and incidents. methods, and event and system Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHEM 115 - General Chemistry logging techniques for the family in CDF 290, CDF 475, and IS 365. I (3 credits) of Windows and Mac operating Offered: Spring, as needed. systems. Students will review Introduces the structure of matter documented prosecutions and and its behavior from a chemical investigations where operating CHEM - Chemistry perspective. Topics discussed system artifact recovery led to a include nomenclature, successful resolution. Formerly IS CHEM 110 - Foundations of stoichiometry, chemical reactions, 392 General, Organic and quantum theory, chemical bonding, periodicity, gases, and atomic and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Biochemistry (3 credits) molecular structure. in IS 231. Offered: Fall. Introduces the basic concepts of Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH general chemistry, including atomic CDF 393 - Forensic Evidence structure, chemical reactions, 147 or higher. Corequisite: CHEM 115L and CHEM 115S. SEE Collection Tools and solutions, acid base chemistry and Certification: Scientific Reasoning- Techniques (3 credits) nuclear chemistry; organic chemistry, including basic Laboratory. Offered: Fall and Provides hands-on expertise in Spring. evidence collection and analysis functional groups and reactions; with the leading forensic tools in and biochemistry, including the CHEM 115H - Honors - General composition and properties of use throughout the government, Chemistry I (3 credits) military, and law enforcement carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Introduces the structure of matter agencies. Evidence handling and and its behavior from a chemical timeline techniques will be covered Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 135 perspective. Topics discussed with particular emphasis on the or higher. Corequisite: CHEM 110L. include nomenclature, relationship to court testimony. Offered: Fall and Spring. stoichiometry, chemical reactions, Formerly IS 393. CHEM 110L - Foundations of quantum theory, chemical bonding, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better periodicity, gases and atomic and in CDF 391 and CDF 392. Offered: General, Organic and molecular structure. This course is Spring. Biochemistry Laboratory (1 a more demanding section of credit) CHEM 115 designed for students CDF 475 - Advanced Digital Introduces the concept of the with a strong math background Forensics (3 credits) scientific method to laboratory who wish to explore in greater Evaluates forensics-based work, including the purpose of the depth selected aspects of general examination of operating systems experiment and analysis of data chemistry. structures, advanced applications collected on topics related to of forensics tools, mobile device Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 147 course lecture material. Students or higher and eligibility. Only open forensics, and current topics in will also participate in online to students in Freshman Honors. digital forensics research. The discussions related to case studies substance of the Department of Corequisite: CHEM 115HL and from the medical world. CHEM 115S. SEE Certification: Defense National Centers of Digital Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. Forensics Academic Excellence Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 135 (CDFAE) program form the basis or higher. Corequisite: CHEM 110. Offered: Fall. for course content and Offered: Fall and Spring. assignments. Courses| 135
CHEM 115L - General Corequisite: CHEM 114, CHEM 115 116 and CHEM 116S. Offered: Fall Chemistry I Laboratory (1 or CHEM 115H and CHEM 115L or and Spring. CHEM 115HL. Offered: Fall and credit) Spring. CHEM 116HL - Honors - Introduces students to working General Chemistry II safely in a chemistry laboratory CHEM 116 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) and keeping a laboratory II (3 credits) notebook. Experiments performed Focuses on the performance of a Introduces the states of matter include the physical properties of selection of basic laboratory including liquids, solids and procedures including molecular matter, chromatography, analysis solutions, followed by discussion of of hydrates, solubility of inorganic modeling, colligative properties, chemical principles including salts, acids and bases, calorimetry, kinetics, equilibrium, titration, pH kinetics, equilibrium, acids and of acids and bases, buffer systems, color and absorption of light, bases, thermodynamics, gravimetric analysis, gas laws, LeChatelier's principle, solubility electrochemistry, and nuclear chemical bonding and molecular product constants, qualitative chemistry. modeling. Students will learn analysis and electrochemistry. laboratory techniques, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Emphasis will be placed on instrumentation and molecular in CHEM 114 or CHEM 115 and instrumentation, maintaining a modeling. CHEM 115L. Corequisite: CHEM laboratory notebook, using correct 116L and CHEM 116S. Offered: Fall techniques and utilizing chemical Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH and Spring. software programs. More in depth 147 or higher. Corequisite: CHEM analysis of laboratory experiments 114 or CHEM 115 and CHEM 115S. CHEM 116H - Honors - General than in the CHEM 116L course is SEE Certification: Scientific Chemistry II (3 credits) required. Reasoning-Laboratory. Offered: Fall and Spring. Introduces the states of matter Prerequisite: A grade of B or better including liquids, solids and in CHEM 115H and CHEM 115HL. CHEM 115HL - Honors - solutions, followed by discussion of Only open to students in Freshman General Chemistry I chemical principles including Honors. Corequisite: CHEM 116H and CHEM 116S. Offered: Spring. Laboratory (1 credit) kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, Introduces students to working electrochemistry, and nuclear CHEM 116S - General safely in a chemistry laboratory chemistry. This is a more Chemistry II SoLVE (0 credits) and keeping a laboratory demanding section of CHEM 116 Engages students in small group notebook. Experiments performed designed for students with a high problem solving on topics related include the physical properties of aptitude for math who wish to to material covered in CHEM 116. matter, chromatography, analysis explore aspects of general Active learning, inquiry, team of hydrates, solubility of inorganic chemistry in more depth. building and the integration of salts, acids and bases, calorimetry, STEM disciplines are emphasized color and absorption of light, Prerequisite: A grade of B or better throughout the sessions. gravimetric analysis, gas laws, in CHEM 115H and CHEM 115HL. chemical bonding and molecular Only open to students in Freshman Corequisite: CHEM 116 or CHEM modeling. Students will learn Honors. Corequisite: CHEM 116HL 116H and CHEM 116L or CHEM laboratory techniques, and CHEM 116S. Offered: Spring. 116HL. Offered: Fall and Spring. instrumentation and molecular CHEM 116L - General modeling. More in depth analysis CHEM 203 - Environmental of laboratory experiments than in Chemistry II Laboratory (1 Chemistry (3 credits) the CHEM115L course is required. credit) Explores topics of inorganic and Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 147 Focuses on the performance of a organic chemistry in order to or higher. Only open to students in selection of basic laboratory understand the source, fate, Freshman Honors. Corequisite: procedures including molecular transport, and effect of compounds CHEM 115H and CHEM 115S. SEE modeling, colligative properties, on the environment. Students will Certification: Scientific Reasoning- kinetics, equilibrium, titration, pH learn about the chemistry that Laboratory. Offered: Fall. of acids and bases, buffer systems, underlies natural processes in the LeChatelier's principle, solubility atmosphere, hydrosphere, and CHEM 115S - General product constants, qualitative lithosphere. The chemical aspects Chemistry I SoLVE (0 credits) analysis and electrochemistry. of anthropogenic changes to the Emphasis is placed on environment will also be studied, Engages students in small group instrumentation, maintaining a including energy utilization, acid problem solving on topics related laboratory notebook, using correct deposition, air and water pollution, to material covered in CHEM 115. techniques and utilizing chemical use of herbicides and pesticides, Active learning, inquiry, team software programs. ozone depletion, and waste building and the integration of disposal. STEM disciplines are emphasized Prerequisite: A grade of C or better throughout the sessions. in CHEM 114 or CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L. Corequisite: CHEM 136| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Corequisite: CHEM 210L. Offered: to researching specific topic areas in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. Fall and Spring. in both research and career Offered: Fall, as needed. development, developing skills in CHEM 210L - Organic various citation formats and using CHEM 203L - Environmental Chemistry I Laboratory (1 reference manager software. This Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) course familiarizes students with credit) Continues education in safely the American Chemical Society's Introduces the techniques and working in a chemistry laboratory format of journal articles, including instruments used to study chemical and keeping laboratory records. critical review of published articles. compounds in the environment. An Students are introduced to Corequisite: CHEM 210. Offered: emphasis will be on methodologies common techniques associated Fall and Spring. relevant to today's environmental with the preparation, purification, scientist. Topics include methods and chemical characterization of CHEM 221 - Inorganic for determining oxygen demand in organic compounds. Chemistry (3 credits) natural and wastewaters, inorganic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Introduces the chemistry of and organic profiles of soil and in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. inorganic compounds and sediments, trace metals in water Corequisite: CHEM 210. Offered: materials. The course provides the and soil, levels of environmental Fall and Spring. descriptive chemistry of the hydrocarbons, and sampling for air elements with a focus on crystals, particulates. CHEM 211 - Organic reaction types, thermodynamics, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Chemistry II (3 credits) and donor-acceptor chemistry. A in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. Studies the physical and chemical review of basic structure and Corequisite: CHEM 203. Offered: properties of aromatic compounds, bonding is also provided. Fall, as needed. aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and their derivatives, enolates, in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. CHEM 206 - Herbal Medicines amines, and selected special topics. Offered: Fall. and Remedies (3 credits) Syntheses and reaction Focuses on the science of herbal mechanisms are stressed CHEM 310 - Analytical medications, which have been used throughout the course. Chemistry (3 credits) for centuries in many societies. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides a rigorous study of those Students in this course will travel in CHEM 210 and CHEM 210L. chemical principles pertinent to the to one or more destinations where Corequisite: CHEM 211L. Offered: understanding of quantitative they will explore the cultural and Fall and Spring. analysis. These concepts include medical aspects of local folk statistics, measurements, calibration remedies, learning about the CHEM 211L - Organic and error, and are applied to the culture they visit and conducting Chemistry II Laboratory (1 performance of sampling, titrations, experiments on the herbal credit) activity, and different types of remedies used there. They will equilibria. Determination of the Continues education in safely develop research questions, collect accuracy and precision of working in a chemistry laboratory data and analyze compounds to experimental data by application of and keeping a laboratory records. understand their structure and statistical analysis to accrued data This course involves the synthesis their pharmacology. Finally, is emphasized. students will visit the iconic sites of and characterization of compounds Prerequisite: A grade of C or better historical and natural importance. by physical means and spectroscopy and unknown in CHEM 210 and CHEM 210L. Prerequisite: ENG 150, ENG 151, or identification. Spectroscopies Offered: Fall. ENG 153 and placement into covered in depth include IR, NMR, MATH 135 or above. SEE and MS. CHEM 313 - Career Certification: Scientific Reasoning- Connections in Chemistry (1 Laboratory. Offered: Winterim. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 210 and CHEM 210L. credit) CHEM 210 - Organic Corequisite: CHEM 211. Offered: Prepares students for the next step Chemistry I (3 credits) Fall and Spring. in planning their career. Content areas include an overview of Introduces the physical and CHEM 213 - Digital Information professional goals and career chemical properties of alkanes, Literacy for Chemistry (1 opportunities; in-depth training in alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols. This credit) the preparation of a directed course emphasizes organic resume, cover letter, and personal Introduces students to current nomenclature, syntheses, statement; reviewing the steps methods for searching the stereochemistry, and reaction involved in a job search or scientific literature. Areas of study mechanisms. pursuing graduate school; include the various search engines Prerequisite: A grade of C or better discussing the mechanics of and online tools used in scientific in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L. building and utilizing a research, application of search skills professional network; and building Courses| 137 competency in professional and CHEM 430 - Physical aspects of analytical chemistry, ethical standards to use Chemistry (3 credits) biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, throughout their careers. organic chemistry and physical Focuses on the study of quantum chemistry. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better mechanics, thermodynamics and in CHEM 210 and CHEM 210L. chemical kinetics with an emphasis Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Offered: Fall. on application to biochemical in CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L. systems. A conceptual and Offered: Fall and Spring. CHEM 346L - Integrative mathematical understanding of Laboratory II (2 credits) these concepts is developed CHEM 450 - Senior Research Continues education in the safe throughout the course. Capstone (5 credits) chemistry laboratory practices and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides an opportunity for the proper and ethical laboratory in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L, student to develop and conduct a record keeping. Focuses on using PHYS 211 or PHYS 216, and MATH scientific research project on advanced techniques in the 220. Offered: Spring. campus or off campus. A minimum laboratory to solve interdisciplinary of 135 hours of laboratory work is problems. Laboratory emphasizes CHEM 431 - Physical required. Under the direction of a error analysis and analytical and Chemistry: Quantum faculty mentor, each student physical experimentation and performs independent and original characterization techniques. Mechanics (3 credits) research that is part of the faculty Focuses on quantum mechanics, member's ongoing research Corequisite: A grade of C or better the failures of classical mechanics, in CHEM 310. Offered: Fall. program. Emphasis is on honing the classical wave equation, the oral and written skills in the CHEM 362 - Independent particle in the box, harmonic context of scientific inquiry. oscillators, the hydrogen atom, Restricted to chemistry majors. Laboratory Research in approximate methods, and Chemistry (2 credits) Fees: Parking and printing fees spectroscopy. A conceptual and may be required. Provides an opportunity to conduct mathematical understanding of independent research under the these concepts is developed Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in a minimum of two upper-level supervision of a faculty member. throughout the course. This course may be repeated for chemistry courses; and in MATH Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 221; senior status. SEE Certification: credit. This course cannot be used in CHEM 116, CHEM 116L, PHYS as a substitute for the senior Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and 216, and MATH 221. Offered: as Spring. capstone requirement. needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHEM 455 - Senior Internship in CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L, CHEM 432 - Physical Capstone (5 credits) junior standing, permission of the Chemistry: Thermodynamics Provides an opportunity for the faculty member who will be (3 credits) supervising the research, and student to gain professional Focuses on states of matter, the workforce experience. A minimum permission of the department laws of thermodynamics, chair. Offered: as needed. of 135 hours of on-site work is thermodynamic energies, phase required. The work must integrate CHEM 365 - Independent changes, chemical equilibrium, the and apply academic content kinetic theory of gases, and Laboratory Research in appropriate to the workforce chemical kinetics. A conceptual and placement. Emphasis is on honing Chemistry (3 credits) mathematical understanding of oral and written skills in the Provides an opportunity to conduct these concepts is developed context of the internship independent research in an on- throughout the course. experience. Restricted to chemistry campus laboratory under the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better majors. Fees: Parking and printing supervision of a chemistry faculty in CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L, fees may be required. member. This course may be PHYS 211 or PHYS 216 and MATH Prerequisite: A grade of C or better repeated for credit. This course 220. Offered: as needed. in a minimum of two upper-level cannot be used as a substitute for chemistry courses; and in MATH the senior capstone requirement. CHEM 435 - Special Topics in 221; senior status. SEE Certification: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Chemistry (3 credits) Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and in CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L, Examines advances in chemistry Spring. junior standing, permission of the that build upon and extend the faculty member who will be foundations developed in existing supervising the research, and chemistry courses. Topics will be permission of the department covered in depth, including chair. Offered: Fall and Spring. detailed review of classic and current literature. Student presentations are required. Rotating topics cover various 138| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
CHEM 460 - Senior Research context of the internship experience. A minimum of 240 Capstone (9 credits) experience. Restricted to chemistry hours of on-site work supervised majors. Fees: Parking and printing by a mentor is required. This Provides an opportunity for the fees may be required. course is restricted to Chemistry student to develop and conduct a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better majors. Fees: transportation and scientific research project on parking fees may be required. campus or off campus. A minimum in a minimum of two upper-level of 280 hours of laboratory work is chemistry courses; and in MATH Prerequisite: A grade of C or better required. Under the direction of a 221; senior status. SEE Certification: in a minimum of two upper-level Stevenson or host mentor, each Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and biochemistry courses; senior status student performs independent and Spring. in Chemistry. Offered: Fall, Spring, original research that is part of the Summer. mentor's ongoing research CHEM 465H - Honors Senior program. Emphasis is on honing Internship Capstone (9 CHEM 475 - Capstone Seminar oral and written skills in the credits) (3 credits) context of scientific inquiry. Provides an opportunity for the Integrates the professional Restricted to chemistry majors. student to develop and conduct a knowledge gained in the Capstone Fees: Parking and printing fees scientific research project on Internship into the academic may be required. campus or off campus. A minimum context. Emphasis is on honing oral Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of 280 hours of laboratory work is and written skills. Students reflect in a minimum of two upper-level required. Under the direction of a on professional ethics and career chemistry courses; and in MATH Stevenson or host mentor, each direction. The course provides 221; senior status. SEE Certification: student performs independent and students with the skills to pursue Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and original research that is part of the that career direction after Spring. mentor's ongoing research graduation. This course is restricted program. Emphasis is on honing to Chemistry majors. Fees: Printing CHEM 460H - Honors - Senior oral and written skills in the fees will be required. Research Capstone (9 credits) context of scientific inquiry. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides an opportunity for the Restricted to chemistry majors. in SCI 215. Corequisite: CHEM 470 Fees: Parking and printing fees student to develop and conduct a or CHEM 471 or prerequisites. SEE may be required. scientific research project on Certification: Writing Intensive. campus or off campus. A minimum Prerequisite: Cumulative and Offered: Fall and Spring. of 280 hours of laboratory work is science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A required. Under the direction of a grade of C or better in a minimum CHS - Counseling and Stevenson or host mentor, each of two upper-level chemistry student performs independent and courses; and in MATH 221; senior Human Services original research that is part of the status. SEE Certification: Writing mentor's ongoing research Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. CHS 101 - Family Studies (3 program. Emphasis is on honing credits) oral and written skills in the CHEM 470 - Capstone Explores family forms and issues context of scientific inquiry. Internship (3 credits) across the life course in terms of Restricted to chemistry majors. Provides an opportunity to gain current and historical trends as well Fees: Parking and printing fees professional experience. Students as cross-cultural variations. The may be required. will integrate academic content course addresses marriage and the Prerequisite: Cumulative and into a research or internship family, partner selection and science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A experience. A minimum of 120 intimate relationships, and family grade of C or better in a minimum hours of on-site work supervised crisis and social policy. Formerly of two upper-level chemistry by a mentor is required. This HSR 101 courses; and in MATH 221; senior course is restricted to Chemistry Prerequisite: A grade of C or better status. SEE Certification: Writing majors. Fees: transportation and in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. parking fees may be required. (may be taken concurrently). SEE Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Certification: Social Science. CHEM 465 - Senior Internship in a minimum of two upper-level Offered: Fall and Spring. Capstone (9 credits) biology courses; senior status in Provides an opportunity for the Chemistry. Offered: Fall, Spring, CHS 105 - Human Services student to gain professional Summer. and Social Policy (3 credits) workforce experience. A minimum Provides an overview of the goals, of 280 hours of on-site work is CHEM 471 - Capstone functions, and organization of required. The work must integrate Internship (6 credits) human services for individuals and and apply academic content Provides an opportunity to gain groups. Students also examine the appropriate to the workforce professional experience. Students major theoretical approaches for placement. Emphasis is on honing will integrate academic content helping people in need and social oral and written skills in the into a research or internship Courses| 139 policies that affect delivery of Prerequisite: Sophomore status and CHS 275 - Services for services. Formerly HSR 201. a grade of "C" or better in one of Children and Youth (3 credits) the following: CHS 101, PSY 101, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the process of child and in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 PSY 101H, or SOC 101, SOC 101H or permission of the department youth welfare, focusing on history (may be taken concurrently). SEE and current trends. Topics include Certification: Social Science. chair. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. family preservation services, child Offered: Fall and Spring. and youth protective services, CHS 235 - Adult Development foster care, and adoption. Formerly CHS 217 - Professional HSR 275. Development in Counseling & and Aging (3 credits) Provides the student with an Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Human Services (3 credits) in CHS 101, PSY 101 or SOC 101 Provides students with an opportunity to learn the effects of a variety of physical, personal, (may be taken concurrently). opportunity to explore career Offered: Fall. directions within the counseling psychological, and social issues and human services field and to faced by older adults and their families. Emphasis is placed on CHS 315/515 - Group develop appropriate professional Counseling (3 credits) materials to advance their careers. functional health status, social Investigates elements of group Students will interview roles, social relationships, family issues, and the impact of these counseling, including theories, professionals in the field, research techniques, legal and ethical issues, graduate programs and career factors on specific services and the and stages of group formation. The tracks, reflect on their own community at all levels. Formerly HSR 235. application of course material to strengths and interests, explore specific groups is highlighted. ethical issues in the field, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Students who anticipate continuing develop individualized professional in CHS 101; PSY 101 or SOC 101 (may be taken concurrently). their education at the graduate development plans. Formerly HSR level should register for the 500- 217. Offered: Spring, even years. level section; however, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHS 250 - Topics in transferability of these courses to a in CHS 105. Offered: Fall. Counseling & Human Services graduate program is determined by the receiving institution. CHS 220 - Diversity and (3 credits) Formerly HSR 315/515. Examines selected issues in Cultural Competence (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) counseling and human services in depth, stressing relevant theories, in CHS 105 (may be taken Explores commonalities and research, and application. Rotating concurrently). Offered: Spring. differences in contemporary families and individuals. The course topics include Death and Dying, CHS 340/540 - Administration Divorce and Remarriage, and examines the culturally competent Family Violence. This course may of Human Services (3 credits) provision of counseling and human Focuses on the skills required for services when working with be repeated for credit if topics are different. Formerly HSR 250. the development, delivery, and individuals of similar and different administration of human services Prerequisite: A grade of C or better races, ethnicities, socio-economic programs. This course emphasizes statuses, religions, sexual in CHS 101 or CHS 105, depending the organizational and work- upon the topic. Offered: Fall, orientations, and abilities. Formerly related issues in human services, Winterim, and Spring. HSR 220. including program planning, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHS 270 - development, and evaluation; in CHS 101; PSY 101 or SOC 101 personnel administration; (may be taken concurrently). Psychopharmacology and fundraising and budgeting; and Offered: Spring. Addictions (3 credits) administrative procedures. Students Provides an overview of will focus on professional writing CHS 224 - Research Methods psychoactive drugs, their effects, throughout this course, including and Writing (3 credits) and the knowledge and skills writing a strategic plan and Introduces social science research needed to deal with the problems program proposal. methods. Emphasis is on of addiction. This course addresses Students who anticipate continuing formulating research questions, the various models of addiction, their education at the graduate developing search and data- progression, diagnosis and dual level should register for the 500- gathering strategies, and diagnosis, recovery, relapse, the level section; however, interpreting and writing clearly intervention process, and the transferability of these courses to a about research in the areas of effects of addiction on the graduate program is determined human services, social work, individual, family, and society. by the receiving institution. counseling, and psychology. Formerly HSR 270. Formerly HSR 340/540. Students analyze current research Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and present their findings. in CHS 105, PSY 101 or NURS 337. Formerly HSR 224. Offered: Fall and Spring. 140| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better exemplified by positive education, Concurrently, students explore in HSR 105. SEE Certification: positive work environments, professional issues in human Writing Intensive. Offered: Spring. healthy families, humane services during guided classroom leadership, and the development of discussions. Formerly HSR 380 CHS 360 - Counseling civic virtues. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Strategies for Individuals (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHS 220, CHS 315/CHS 515, credits) in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: CHS 360, and permission of the Investigates models and methods Spring, even years. instructor. Offered: Spring. for helping individuals in need. Students develop skills through the CHS 370 - Ethics in CHS 430 - Family Dynamics practice of intervention techniques. Counseling (3 credits) and Interventions (3 credits) These skills include those needed Examines ethical practice and Focuses on the dynamics of family to help clients identify and explore decision-making in the counseling relationships. Students analyze and problem situations, set goals, and field. The course focuses on evaluate family counseling develop action plans to accomplish personal and professional interventions. Formerly HSR 430. those goals as well as develop case awareness of values, self-disclosure, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better management skills and self- boundaries and dual relationships, in CHS 101 and either CHS awareness. Formerly HSR 360. confidentiality, counselor and client 315/HSR 515 or CHS 360. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better rights and responsibilities, Fall. in CHS 105 (may be taken professional relationships, and concurrently). Offered: Fall. credentialing/regulating agencies. CHS 440 - Practicum in This course also provides a specific Counseling and Human CHS 362 - Trauma and Crisis focus on ethical issues relevant to Services (9 credits) Intervention (3 credits) the addiction treatment field, Provides a supervised, practical Examines current theories, research including the impact of confidentiality regulations, working experience in a community-based and practices on crisis intervention agency, where students function as in a variety of human services with mandated client populations, self-help fellowship participation, much as possible like entry-level settings. Best practices for staff. Formerly HSR 440. assessment, crisis-stabilization, and counselors who are also in intervention and trauma-informed recovery. Formerly HSR 370. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better care will be addressed. Intercultural Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHS 340/CHS 540,CHS 380, CHS factors and ethical decision making in CHS 315/515, CHS 360 or PSY 430, and permission of the in the context of crisis response 230, may be taken concurrently. instructor. Corequisite: CHS 441. will be examined. Formerly HSR Offered: Spring. Offered: Fall and Spring. 362. CHS 371 - Assessment and CHS 441 - Seminar in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Treatment of Addictions (3 Counseling and Human in PSY 101 or PSY 101H and CHS Services (3 credits) 105. Offered: Spring, odd years. credits) Prepares students with the Provides an opportunity for CHS 365 - Coping, Resilience knowledge and skills required to students to discuss and learn more and Growth-Focused effectively assess and treat persons about issues related to the Counseling (3 credits) with substance abuse problems practicum and to the field of human services. Similar in Examines current theories, research and other addiction disorders. Topics include theory and organization to a professional and practices relating to resilience, development meeting, the seminar coping and growth-focused techniques of assessment and counseling approaches for is designed to help facilitate the counseling. Students learn to apply transition from undergraduate the science of flourishing and use individuals with addiction disorders, working with family and school to work and/or graduate empirical and experiential school. Formerly HSR 441. approaches to help clients enhance significant others, dynamics of their lives. Students explore the counseling special populations, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better importance of self-care and case management. Formerly HSR in CHS 340/CHS 540, CHS 380, resilience in advancing their own 371. CHS 430, and permission of the personal and professional growth. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better instructor. Corequisite: CHS 440. Topics covered include the mental in CHS 270 (may be taken Offered: Fall and Spring. states of flow, mindfulness, concurrently). Offered: Fall. happiness, pleasure, contentment, optimism and other positive CHS 380 - Internship in emotions, character strengths, Counseling and Human values, goal setting, wellness, the Services (3 credits) mind-body connection, self- Provides students with a hands-on, esteem, meaningful relationships, realistic experience in a and enabling institutions community-based agency. Courses| 141
CJUS - Criminal Justice social histories, and scholarly United States, beginning with the essays, as well as agency and court pre-American experience and CJUS 101 - Introduction to narratives. ending with recent events. A wide Criminal Justice (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better spectrum of law enforcement in ENG 152. SEE Certification: agencies, identifying the most Provides students with an overview important characteristics of city, of the criminal justice system, Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. state, and federal police work are including historical development, examined. The services and present status, and suggested importance of different police reforms. Topics covered include the CJUS 220 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits) activities (patrol, traffic, and duties and functions of actors in criminal investigation) are Provides an overview of criminal the criminal justice system, such as explained and particular attention law and the fundamental elements victim, offender, police, prosecuting is given to current issues and of criminal procedures including and defense attorneys, and courts trends in law enforcement. and corrections. Also covered is methods and rules of police the criminal justice process from investigation and arrest, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better the formation of laws to the final adjudication, sentencing, and in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall and stages of the treatment of appellate review by higher courts. Spring. criminals. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CJUS 285 - Criminology (3 Prerequisite: None. SEE in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall and credits) Certification: Social Sciences. Spring. Offered: Fall and Spring. Examines the nature and extent of CJUS 265 - The Juvenile criminology. This course places CJUS 205 - Ethics Principles Justice System (3 credits) emphasis on past and current theories of crime; typologies of in Criminal Justice (3 credits) Examines the juvenile justice crime; and programs for the system including its history, Examines the field of criminal prevention, control, and treatment structure, and interrelationships justice ethics, which broadly of crime. Students will explore among law enforcement, the encompasses the history of justice criminal behavior from a variety of courts, and corrections. This course and theories of morality and ethics. theoretical and historical also explores federal, state, and It includes the study of ethics from perspectives. In addition, students local laws and programs with an both the individual perspective and will develop a better understanding emphasis upon case law and the organizational standpoint. of how crime, criminal behavior, statutory law, both historical and Concrete ethical issues and and the criminal justice system are current. Issues in terms of the dilemmas that are encountered related. regularly by participants in the philosophy of parens patriae major components of the criminal doctrine and constitutional Prerequisite: A grade of C or better justice system are covered. Ethical procedures are also explored. in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall and Spring. decision making opportunities Prerequisite: A grade of C or better within the three major branches of in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall or Spring, CJUS 290 - Human Trafficking criminal justice are analyzed. This as needed. includes law enforcement ethics, (3 credits) correctional ethics, and legal CJUS 275 - Corrections (3 Explores the fundamental concepts profession ethics. credits) related to the nature, concerns, and complexities of trafficking Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the history, structure, and human beings, both in the United in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall and functions of corrections, and the States and globally. The course Spring . legal and philosophical basis for examines human trafficking as a the punishment of criminal process of supply and demand, CJUS 210 - Writing for offenders including the role of and the many factors that Criminal Justice (3 credits) corrections as one of the three contribute to this crime. The major components of the criminal Emphasizes the development of multiple methods utilized to sell justice system. reading, writing, and critical humans for labor, sex, and profit thinking skills in criminal justice. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better are presented. Human trafficking is This course provides students with in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall and discussed as a violation of human the skills necessary to interpret Spring. rights. literature in the field of criminal justice and to write and speak CJUS 280 - Law Enforcement about criminal justice topics in an (3 credits) accurate, clear and concise manner. Provides students with an In addition to being introduced to understanding of the fundamental the basics of criminal justice principles of law enforcement. This research and APA style, students course presents a substantial will be taught to take notes chronology of policing in the effectively and to write reports, 142| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
The differences between human questions of corporate liability, will different racial groups respond trafficking and smuggling, the be reviewed as well as examination differently to the justice systems. typical victims and the beneficiaries of the theoretical explanations for Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of human trafficking, and laws white-collar crimes committed by in any 200-level CJUS course. enacted to reduce the growing individual offenders and Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. incidence of this crime are corporations. The problems examined. associated with the enforcement of CJUS 375 - Probation and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better laws related to white-collar Parole (3 credits) criminality, the investigation and in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall or Spring, Examines the organization and prosecution of such offenses, and as needed. operation of probation and parole the sentencing of white-collar agencies as particular segments of offenders will be examined. CJUS 310 - Comparative the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice Systems (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better historical and philosophical credits) in any 200-level CJUS course. foundations, theoretical concerns Examines the criminal justice Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. that the options present, as well as the practical aspects of the services systems of selected countries with CJUS 345 - Victimology (3 comparisons, where applicable, rendered are analyzed. Other with that of the United States. credits) topics critically reviewed are Emphasis will be on crime rates, Examines the crime victim as a community-based corrections, forms of criminality, police courts, larger part of our society and as a options for treatment and and corrections. Descriptive participant in the criminal justice intermediate sanctions, issues material on selected countries will system. Students will study criminal surrounding court orders and pre- be analyzed and compared. This victimization in the United States, sentence reports, the correctional course will also focus on the the role the victims play in the and probation and parole officer's thematic issues common among criminal justice process, their professional and ethical roles, and nations worldwide and provide personal victimization, and victim- the legal decisions affecting insight into the various methods targeted service programs. practice in this field. employed by those nations in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better administering criminal justice. in CJUS 101 and CJUS 285. Offered: in any 200-level CJUS course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Fall or Spring. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. in any 200-level CJUS course. Offered: Fall or Spring (as needed). CJUS 350 - Special Topics (3 CJUS 380 - American Courts credits) and the Criminal Justice CJUS 325 - Civil Liability in Examines areas of criminal justice System (3 credits) Criminal Justice (3 credits) of current interest that are not Examines the criminal court and its Examines civil liability issues at the covered in other CJUS courses. dual-court structure by focusing on local, state, and federal law levels. Emphasis will be placed on the organization of criminal courts Students develop better awareness developing critical thinking and at both the federal and state levels. of the liability risks relative to analytical skills through the study The roles and responsibilities in the criminal justice service by learning of special criminal justice topics. adversarial system of justice such proactive protocols that may The course topic will differ with as prosecutors, judges, and minimize personal and each offering of the course and will defense attorneys will be organizational liability risks related be specified in the class schedule examined. for the session offered. This course to 1983 actions, wrongful death Prerequisite: A grade of C or better actions, and various personnel laws may be repeated for credit if the in any 200-level CJUS course. including ADA, EEOC, age and sex topics are different. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. discrimination and sexual Prerequisite: A grade of C or better harassment. in CJUS 101. Offered: Fall or Spring, CJUS 381 - Justice, Media, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better as needed. Crime (3 credits) in CJUS 220, CJUS 275, and CJUS CJUS 355 - Race and Crime (3 Examines the relationship among 280. Offered: Fall or Spring, as the media, crime, and criminal needed. credits) justice in the United States. This Examines how the issues of race, course explores how the criminal CJUS 335 - White Collar Crime crime, and justice are played out in justice system, criminals, and crime (3 credits) the context of a diverse society. are portrayed in the entertainment Examines the various forms of The course considers three major and news media and the effects white-collar crime as illustrated issues: 1) how the law affects and that these portrayals have on through case studies. Students will has affected different racial groups society and our criminal justice estimate the extent and costs of in American society; 2) how system. these crimes which will be analyzed different groups vary in their along with victim and offender involvement in crime and the profiles. Legal issues, including criminal justice system; and 3) how Courses| 143
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better historical perspective of terrorism, inform, persuade, and entertain in any 200-level CJUS course. international and domestic audiences. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. terrorism, political, cultural, and Prerequisite: None. SEE religious responses to terrorism, Certification: Communication CJUS 383 - Law Enforcement future predictions and role of law Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. and the Community (3 credits) enforcement, the militarization of a Examines the philosophy, tactics, civilian law enforcement, the birth, CM 101H - Honor - problems, and solutions rise and dynamics of extremist Introduction to Public encountered when the community religious and political groups, and Speaking (3 credits) and police engage in the teamwork the dynamics and impacts of cults Focuses on the development of of community policing. Students and inter- and intra-national considerations. skills in the writing and presenting will analyze the evolution of of various types of speeches. community policing; the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Students will practice and deliver community and law enforcement's in any 200-level CJUS course. several speeches with the goals to relationship within this philosophy; Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. inform, persuade, and entertain community policing CJUS 417 - Internship (3 audiences. This course is a more implementation; and, various demanding section of CM 101 in community policing programs. credits) that its design assists students in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides a structured, off-campus expanding the parameters of their in any 200-level CJUS course. learning experience that requires coursework to include public Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. 120 hours of service in a discourses and media analyses. supervised setting and the creation CJUS 385 - Research Methods Prerequisite: None - Only open to of an academic portfolio based on students in Freshman Honors. SEE in Criminal Justice (3 credits) the professional experience. In Certification: Communication addition, students will meet with Examines research methods and Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. techniques used within the field of the instructor, as a class on criminal justice. Topics discussed campus, at designated times CM 115 - Interpersonal include research design, during the term. Communication (3 credits) measurements, sampling, data Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Emphasizes a connection between collection, data analysis, in any 300-level CJUS course, theory and practice to quantitative vs. qualitative junior or senior status, and comprehensively view the concepts methods, research ethics, and permission of the instructor. SEE and research in dyadic application. The course will provide Certification: Writing Intensive. interpersonal communication. students with the ability to conduct Offered: Fall and Spring. Students improve upon a wide research and the insight to become CJUS 430 - Law Enforcement range of interpersonal skills to intelligent consumers of research. apply these to personal, social, and Achieving these goals will ensure Administration and workplace relationships. In the ability in both the students' Management (3 credits) addition, issues of cultural diversity, occupational and personal decision Provides in-depth analysis and ethics, technology, and power are making skills in making informed synthesis of the various covered. and reasoned choices on the components and approaches to Prerequisite: None. SEE validity and potential utility of management and management research findings. Certification: Communication styles within a police agency. The Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better course emphasizes operational in any 200-level CJUS course and considerations, patrol operations, CM 120 - Human either MATH 136 or PSY 136. and auxiliary functions of managers Communication (3 credits) Offered: Fall and Spring. within a policing agency. Surveys foundations, theories, CJUS 390 - Domestic Security Prerequisite: A grade of C or better concepts, and topics from diverse in CJUS 280 and any 300-level (3 credits) areas in the study of human CJUS course. Offered: Fall or communication. Students will use Introduces the causes, dynamics, Spring, as needed. these communication fundamentals and history of terrorism, extremist as lenses through which to explore groups and cults, and their impact and analyze human communicative on the law enforcement profession. CM - Communication interaction in personal, social, and Emphasis is placed on issues CM 101 - Public Speaking (3 professional contexts. The inclusion associated with the causes and of public speaking, small group goals of terrorism, the cultural credits) work, and other communication phenomenon of extremist groups Focuses on the development of focused applications provides and cults, and the challenges skills in the writing and presenting students the skills necessary to presented by these to future law of various types of speeches. communicate competently through enforcement professionals. Students will practice and deliver multiple channels. Discussion topics will include a several speeches with the goals to 144| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
SEE Certification: Communication advertising. Using a wide range of Students learn interview and Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. theoretical frameworks, students reporting strategies that produce will learn to analyze the effects on in-depth reporting and feature CM 205 - Communication audiences of representations in writing. Students begin editorial, Ethics (3 credits) media. review, and commentary writing, Introduces students to the field of Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall or and they continue to work on communication ethics. Students Spring, as needed. portfolios and on the production will critically analyze how ethics of the university news site. and communication intersect in CM 236 - Communication Prerequisite: A grade of C or better contemporary public issues. Writing and Research (3 in CM 253/ENG 253. Cross-Listed Communication ethics, as a credits) as: ENG 254. SEE Certification: response and responsibility in all Emphasizes critical thinking skills in Writing Intensive. Offered: Spring. interactions, will be stressed. The the creation, development, writing, CM 255 - Small Group course will identify the questions and reading of communication that ethical communication raises research. This course provides Communication (3 credits) as a starting point for practical students with the skills necessary Examines theories, research, and decision-making to analyze literature in the field of case studies of small group and SEE Certification: Communication communication and to write and team communication. Students Intensive and Humanities. Offered: speak about communication topics engage in exercises that help them Fall and Spring. in an accurate, clear, and concise to move from theoretical manner. Students will also be discussions into application and CM 206 - Listening and introduced to the basics of experience of the concepts Communication (3 credits) American Psychological Association presented. Explores the complexities of the (APA) style in the course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better listening process as related to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CM 101 and prior CM courses. personal growth, social in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and SEE Certification: Social Science. relationships, and professional successful completion of a CI Offered: Spring, as needed. development. Students will assess course. SEE Certification: Writing and modify listening practices for Intensive. Offered: Fall, as needed. CM 260 - Business and effectiveness. Topics include the Professional Communication role of listening in communication, CM 253 - Journalism I (3 (3 credits) types of listening, and listening credits) Focuses on practice in effective skills within and among various Introduces students to the speaking and writing within the contexts and cultures. (Pending fundamentals of journalism: contexts of business and related review by the Academic Affairs research; interview techniques; professions. Committee.) writing and editing news, sports, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Under. Corequisite: and features; basic layout design; in CM 101 and prior CM courses. Under development. and computer compositing. The Offered: Fall and Spring. course also covers journalistic CM 211 - Intercultural ethics and legal issues connected CM 265 - Event Planning and Communication (3 credits) with newspaper publishing. Publicity (3 credits) Emphasizes a connection between Students learn to write news Examines the many facets of stories and features, using the communication theory and practice creating, planning and executing Associated Press style and in multicultural contexts. Students an event, including managing the learn to identify barriers that exist standards. Students perform a budgeting, marketing, site selection variety of tasks associated with in communicating across cultures and affiliated costs. Students in this publishing The Villager, the and to weigh strategies that help course devise and analyze specific manage or overcome such university newspaper, and they communication strategies prepare a writing portfolio used for obstacles in an effort at promoting connected to event planning, such professional advancement and effective intercultural as targeting media and audiences. communication. assessment. Restricted to business Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Sophomore status. communication and English language and literature majors. in a 100-level CM course. Offered: SEE Certification: Humanities. Fall. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Cross- CM 270 - New Media CM 235 - Media and Society (3 Listed as: ENG 253. Offered: Fall. Communication (3 credits) credits) Examines the paths through which Explores the impact of media on CM 254 - Journalism II (3 credits) new technologies are integrated cultures and societies through the into society. This course analyzes Continues the theory and practice examination of cultural products what new media are, how they including, but not limited to, film, of journalism compositing and originate, and ways in which books, music, web material, and layout begun in CM253/ENG253. Courses| 145 communication through them Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CM 310 - Conflict Resolution presents challenges. It also in CM 101 and a 200-level CM and Negotiation (3 credits) distinguishes, explores and course. Offered: Fall. assesses new media, the ways in Focuses on conflict as inevitable which they impact communication, CM 303 - Feature Writing (3 and mainly productive. Students and the skills necessary to credits) will examine definitions of conflict and develop knowledge and skills understand and consume new Expands basic journalism skills, media. to recognize and manage conflict. applying professional standards to Through theory, case studies, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better student writing. Students will learn practice, students will be given the in a 100-level CM course. Offered: to write critical reviews; profile, opportunity to understand conflict Spring. travel and service articles; and a in various contexts, for example, personal experience article. within themselves, in relationships, CM 275 - Principles and Students will read and comment and in organizations. Practices of Public Relations on current noteworthy and award- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better (3 credits) winning feature writing, both from magazines and newspapers. in CM 101 and prior CM courses. Examines the historical roots of Offered: Fall. public relations combined with the Additionally, students will write a legal, ethical, and professional final paper and query letter intended for publication. CM 314 - Public Relations responsibilities of public relations Writing (3 credits) practitioners. This course explores Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the fundamentals and the process of public relations, in CM 253/ENG 253 or permission of the instructor. Cross-Listed as: practices of public relations in including the research, planning, addition to composing specific action and communication, and ENG 303. SEE Certification: Writing public relations written works. evaluation of public relations Intensive. Offered: Fall. Students will read, analyze, and initiatives. Through critical analysis discuss current public relations and of contemporary public relations CM 304 - Magazine Writing and media case studies. Additionally, case studies, students will assess Publishing (3 credits) students will create and write a and interpret both the successes Allows students to further develop press kit for a company, which will and failures of for-profit and non- both their journalistic writing skills include writing a press release, profit public relations and their creative skills by creating backgrounder, newsletter, organizations. and writing for a class magazine. brochure, fact sheet, and radio Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Through analysis of the history of spots for their intended media. in a 100-level CM course. Offered: magazines and the study of current Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or Fall. noteworthy magazine articles and trends, students will become better in at least one CI course, CM CM 290 - Internship acquainted with magazine article 253/ENG 253, and CM 275. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Preparation (1 credit) writing and analysis. Students will explore all aspects of magazine Offered: Fall and Spring. Prepares students to seek and production. obtain internships and future CM 315 - Communication employment opportunities. Prerequisite: A grade "C" or better Theory (3 credits) in CM 253/ENG 253 or CM Students research internship Builds on the foundational opportunities, organize and write 303/ENG 303 or permission of the knowledge of the field of résumés, outline internship goals instructor. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Offered: Spring. communication. Students move and objectives, and practice into in-depth inquiry of specialized interviewing skills. Students will areas. The course will introduce analyze their personal abilities, CM 305 - Journalism Practicum (3 credits) students to major subfields and skills, experiences, and detail the construction, communication strategies in terms Engages student editors or senior components, and applications of of professional standards and staff writers of The Villager. primary theories of market needs. Students write news, commentary, communication. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or editorials, features, and sports Prerequisite: CM 101 or CM 120. better in ENG 152 or ENG 153. stories. They also design, edit, Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. Offered: Fall and Spring. proofread, and copyedit each section of the paper. As needed, CM 323 - Writing for the Web CM 300 - Advanced Public they take photographs, design and (3 credits) Speaking (3 credits) sell advertising, and create databases for billing. This course Develops skills in writing for online Provides an in-depth approach to media, with a focus on the planning, developing and may be repeated for credit. Internet's non-linear, visual, and delivering professional Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CM 254/ENG 254 or permission collaborative possibilities. Students presentations. Students will also analyze a variety of web texts, study rhetorical principles and of instructor. Cross-Listed as: ENG learn the basic steps of developing models of speech composition. 305. Offered: Fall and Spring. 146| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog a target audience, and produce papers, oral presentations, and persuasion. Students will learn the personal, expository, and group projects. Topics to be theories, principles, and strategies collaborative texts tailored to covered include, but are not of social influence as they apply to specific areas of interest through limited to, supervisor-employee everyday contexts. This course the development of a consistent communication, networks, provides a comprehensive view of voice and style. leadership, power, organizational persuasion by analyzing how Prerequisite: A 200-level WI course. cultures, and diversity in persuasion operates at both an SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. organizational processes. interpersonal and social level. Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better (Pending review by the Academic in CM 205. Offered: Spring. Affairs Committee) CM 331 - Nonverbal Prerequisite: Under development. Communication (3 credits) CM 401 - Internship (Variable Explores the nature and functions credits; minimum 3 credits CM 445 - Communication and of nonverbal communication. The required) Leadership (3 credits) course identifies a broad spectrum Provides the opportunity for Provides students with an of types of nonverbal students to gain career-related opportunity for analysis and communication, explains their uses experience in a professional application of communication and impact within a variety of environment outside of the theories to leadership practices. encounters, and examines the classroom. Students identify The course explores the exercise of development and competent opportunities and apply for leadership within multiple contexts practices of nonverbal internships independently. Student and with multiple audiences from a communication in different cultures placements must be approved communication perspective. and contexts. (Pending review by before the start of the internship. Students will analyze the Academic Affairs Committee.) The internship coordinator offers communication aspects of Prerequisite: Under development. faculty oversight of the academic leadership processes in areas component and guidance of the including, but not limited to, CM 380 - The Advertising on-site internship. Students motivation, power, and problem- Campaign (3 credits) demonstrate achievement of goals solving. Covers advertising campaigns and with a daily journal, a self- Prerequisite: CM 315. Offered: As their many forms including print, evaluation, a site evaluation, and needed. radio, television, billboards, and an on-site visit from the internship websites. Students will learn the coordinator. Students must CM 460 - Communicating principles of advertising, complete 120-hours in their Identities (3 credits) positioning in the marketplace, internship. Examines identities at the creation of an identity for a Prerequisite: A grade of "P" in CM intersections of communication company, branding, and creative 290 or permission of the instructor. and race, class, gender, sexuality, techniques. Students will read Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. ability, nationality, ethnicity, and contemporary case studies and religion, among others. Students complete a semester-long project CM 402 - Special Topics in will consider the ways we frame, in which they investigate a Communication (3 credits) engage with, and perform company's successful and Rotates concepts covering various identities as well as the ways we unsuccessful advertising aspects of communication that ascribe and co-construct identities campaigns. Through analysis and build upon and extend ideas in relation to others. Students will critical review of this company, addressed in the existing study how identities and their students will then pitch a new communication courses. Topics will intersections are represented in advertising campaign that they vary but may include media, and the relationship have specifically created for the communication in the media, between identities and language, company. gender differences in power, and cultural ideologies. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better communication, and the politics of (Pending review by the Academic in a 100- or 200-level CM course communication. This course may Affairs Committee.) and MKT 206 or permission of be repeated for credit if topics are Prerequisite: Under development. department chair. Offered: Fall and different. Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CM 490 - Communication in CM 101. Offered: Fall or Spring, Capstone (3 credits) CM 390 - Organizational as needed. Provides an academic capstone for Communication (3 credits) business communication majors Explores the connections between CM 440 - Persuasion Theory (3 and generally will focus on the organizations and communication. credits) practical application of knowledge Organizational communication will Provides an understanding of and skills gained throughout the be introduced to students at persuasion theory and practice program. The communication philosophical, theoretical, and from the perspective of both the concepts will be investigated practical levels through discussions, consumer and producer of thoroughly in research based Courses| 147 projects. Through written projects, money and banking, fiscal and global financial markets on a students will demonstrate their monetary policy, analysis of domestic economy. mastery of the business economic growth, and an overview Prerequisite: A grade of C or better communication curriculum by of the international economy. in EC 201 and EC 202. Cross-Listed applying communication constructs Prerequisite: A "C" or higher in as: FIN 321. Offered: Fall. in real world, career based contexts ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 and develop solutions for current and placement in MATH 135 or EC 335 - Health Economics (3 ethical and professional issues. higher. SEE Certification: Social credits) Prerequisite: Senior status . Sciences. Offered: Fall and Spring. Examines how economists explain Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. the health care industry. Topics EC 202 - Principles of include the effects of market forces Microeconomics (3 credits) CMH - Community Health on health care, resource markets, This course examines the basic and government health care policy. CMH 210 - Introduction to economic principles governing the Supply and demand, market Community Health (3 credits) decisions of the economic agent. structure, and regulatory concepts Topics include product and factor will be applied to examine these Introduces a population markets, as well as pricing issues. perspective on health and decisions. In addition, government Prerequisite: A grade of C or better evidence-based methods to policies and the trade-off between address health concerns of U. S. in EC 202. Offered: Fall or Spring, efficiency and equity are as needed. society. Topics include the roles of examined. health services providers, health indicators and disparities, and how Prerequisite: A "C" or higher in EC 340 - Economics of Sports health is presented to the public. ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 (3 credits) and placement in MATH 135 or Prerequisite: ENG 152 or ENG 153 ( Examines the sports industry using higher. SEE Certification: Social economic theory. Using economic either course may be taken Science. Offered: Fall and Spring. concurrently with CMH 210). SEE reasoning, the following questions will be addressed: Are sports Certification: Social Sciences. EC 240 - Environmental Offered: Spring, as needed. leagues a monopoly? Is the NCAA Economics (3 credits) a monopoly? What determines a Examines the state of our franchisee's profitability? What is EC - Economics environmental resources (domestic the value of a new stadium to a and global), the reasons and the community? How do labor EC 110 - Economics of Public implications for the degradation of relations affect a franchise or Issues (3 credits) these resources, and the ways in league? Provides students the opportunity which human behavior affects the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to better understand the quality of the environment. An in EC 201 and EC 202. Offered: fundamentals of economic literacy emphasis is placed on measuring, Spring. through the examination of current valuing, and designing public social topics and controversies. This policies aimed at improving EC 345 - Economics of Gender course will provide basic tools to environmental quality via cost- (3 credits) benefit analysis. The economic and analyze current public and social Examines the differences in social consequences of these issues. These topics include education, family, and career policies are also discussed. poverty, discrimination, big choices between men and women business, education, and the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and their effects on economic environment. This course examines in EC 202. Offered: Fall, as needed. outcomes, both nationally and the role of government with internationally. Includes topics such regards to taxes, national debt, free EC 321 - Money and Banking as income and advancement, as trade, and entitlement programs. (3 credits) well as family outcomes. The Prerequisite: None. SEE Examines the role and functions of differences and their implications Certification: Social Science. a central bank in achieving the will be analyzed using an array of Offered: Fall or Spring, (as needed). macroeconomic goals of price economic models. stability, full employment, financial Prerequisite: A grade of C or better EC 201 - Principles of market stability, and exchange rate in EC 201 and EC 202. Offered: Fall Macroeconomics (3 credits) stability. Topics include the role of or Spring, as needed. Examines the basic economic money in the economy, the role of principles of the aggregate financial intermediaries and EC 430 - International economy. Subjects covered include markets in the economy, general Economics (3 credits) history of depository regulation, the essentials of aggregate Examines the major issues in the background on the causes and demand and supply, government area of international trade and effects of a financial crisis on the spending and taxation, national their implications regarding global economy, and the effect of the income accounting, analysis of welfare. The major topics discussed unemployment and inflation, 148| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog include sources of comparative Corequisite: ED 108. Offered: course. Candidates apply advantage, gains and losses from Spring. knowledge of the core areas of trade, globalization, and trade language to reading acquisition in policy. The effects of exchange rate ED 202F - Year 2 Field terms of first and second language and domestic macro policies on Placement (0 credits) learners, typical development and global economies are also Includes responsibility for exceptionalities. Candidates are discussed. implementing lessons and an introduced to current scientific Prerequisite: A grade of C or better integrated curriculum to meet the research. Candidates observe, in EC 201 and EC 202. Cross-Listed needs of individual students. participate, and teach in school as: INBUS 430. Offered: Fall or Field placement includes one classrooms one half day per week Spring, as needed. morning a week in a partnership (ED 202F). Restricted: Year Two school classroom. Restricted: Year 2 Early Childhood and Elementary EC 450 - Urban Economics (3 Education majors. Education majors credits) Corequisite: ED 230. Offered: Fall. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED Examines the economic bases for 202F. Offered: Fall. the existence of metropolitan ED 203F - Year 2 Field areas. This course will study the Placement (0 credits) ED 266 - Reading in the economy of the metropolitan area Includes responsibility for Content Areas I: Middle including its growth, income implementing lessons and an School (3 credits) distribution, economic stability, and integrated curriculum to meet the Focuses on the reading process, prospects for renewal. Also covered needs of individual students. including comprehending, in this course is an economic Placement includes one morning a analyzing and extending meaning analysis of urban problems, with week in a partnership school from tests. Candidates examine the attention given to local, state, and classroom. Restricted: Year 2 factors that affect reading federal policies, including a Education majors. performance and review the discussion of New Town planning. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED strategies and materials Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 266. Offered: Spring. appropriate for each of the in EC 201 and EC 202. Offered: Fall purposes of reading. Candidates or Spring, as needed. ED 205 - Year 2 Seminar (1 study the frameworks for planning credit) instruction that prepare students for the reading task, assist in ED - Education Explores how knowledge of monitoring while reading, and children is critical to being engage students in appropriate informed and responsive teachers. ED 108 - Learning Experiences follow-up activities. Candidates for Young Children (3 credits) Students investigate how children’s observe, participate, and teach in Focuses on curriculum culture and experiences bring school classrooms one half day per unique strengths and needs to the development and the design of week (ED 203F). Restricted: Year 2 activities for young children. This classroom. Students investigate Education majors course includes activities that how to use knowledge of children to facilitate safe and inclusive Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED foster physical well-being, 203F. Offered: Fall. emotional health, social learning environments for all children. development, creativity, and ED 270 - Curriculum Principles language and cognitive skills. Prerequisite: ED 270. Offered: and Practices (3 credits) Teacher candidates observe, Spring. participate, and teach in preschool Provides theoretical and practical introduction to an understanding classrooms one morning per week ED 230 - Processes and of the teaching-learning process. (ED 108F). Restricted Year 1 Early Acquisition of Reading (3 Childhood Education majors credits) The topics discussed in this course include the role of teacher, Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED Provides teacher candidates with planning, and classroom 108F. Offered: Spring. an understanding of the reading management. Teacher candidates acquisition process through observe, participate, and teach in ED 108F - Year 1 Field observation and analysis of reading school classrooms one morning Placement (0 credits) and written language development per week (ED 202F). Restricted: Includes responsibility for and the study of current issues in Year 2 Education majors reading research. The course is developing and teaching lessons to Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall. meet the needs of individual organized around current, students. accepted, research-based ED 271 - Principles of theoretical models that account for Field placement includes one Assessment (3 credits) morning a week in a partnership individual differences in reading. Introduces principles and practices school classroom. Restricted: Year 1 Introduction to language Early Childhood Education majors. structures, including spoken of educational assessment. Teacher syllables, phonemes, graphemes, candidates examine a variety of and morphemes is included in this assessments, with an emphasis on Courses| 149 performance-based assessment. learning, and adapting the ED 319 - Methods of Teaching Candidates observe, participate, curriculum to meet the needs of Science: Early Childhood (3 and teach in school classrooms individual students. one morning per week (ED 203F). Placement includes one day a week credits) Restricted: Year 2 Education majors in a partnership school classroom. Focuses on methods, materials, and activities for teaching science Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. Restricted: Year 3 Education majors. in early childhood. This course ED 272 - Principles of Special emphasizes developing sensory Corequisite: ED 302. Offered: Fall. experiences to introduce and Education (3 credits) ED 306F - Year 3 Field reinforce concepts and developing Provides background in special activities to enhance higher order education principles for the Placement (0 credits) thinking. Teacher candidates classroom teacher. This course Includes responsibility for observe, participate, and teach in includes information on the implementing lessons and an school classrooms one day per requirements of specific disabilities, integrated curriculum, assessing week (ED 306F). Restricted: Year 3 and how to adapt the curriculum learning, and adapting the Early Childhood Education majors and environment to meet the curriculum to meet the needs of Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED needs of children with special individual students. 306F. Offered: Spring. needs. Teacher candidates examine Placement includes one day a week state and federal legislation and in a partnership school classroom. ED 321 - Methods of Teaching survey-related services and Restricted: Year 3 Education resources. Candidates observe, majors. Mathematics: Elementary Education (4 credits) participate, and teach in school Corequisite: ED 303. Offered: classrooms one morning per week Spring. Focuses on methods, materials, (ED 203F). Restricted: Year 2 and procedures to help children Education majors ED 310 - Year Three Transfer learn arithmetic meanings and Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. Seminar (0 credits) relationships. This course examines organization of subject matter, Introduces year three transfer lesson preparation, and the use of ED 302 - Year Three Seminar I students to Stevenson University's (0 credits) instructional materials that help Education Program. Topics include children understand the number Assists candidates in developing a the teaching-learning process, the system and mathematical concepts. portfolio to highlight candidates' role of the teacher candidate, Candidates observe, participate, knowledge, skills and dispositions lesson planning, lesson delivery and teach in school classrooms related to the InTASC Standards strategies, classroom management one day per week (ED 306F). and the Charlotte Danielson and teaching in a field experience Restricted: Year 3 Elementary Framework. Includes practice classroom. Students observe, Education majors sessions on interview techniques. participate and teach in elementary Restricted: Year 3 Education majors or middle school classrooms one Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED Concurrent course(s): ED 305F (fall) day per week. One hours lecture. 306F. Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED Zero credits. Restricted to AAT students ED 331 - Instruction of 305F. Offered: Fall. Reading (3 credits) Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall, as ED 303 - Year Three Seminar II needed. Focuses on the fundamentals of (1 credit) research-based best practices and provides familiarity with a Assists candidates in developing a ED 318 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Early Childhood representative array of instructional portfolio to highlight candidates' techniques and strategies in the knowledge, skills and dispositions Education (4 credits) area of reading. Teacher candidates related to the InTASC Standards Focuses on methods, materials, learn instructional routines and and the Charlotte Danielson and activities for teaching techniques to address the five Framework. Includes practice mathematical concepts in early major components of reading sessions on interview techniques. childhood. This course emphasizes instruction (phonological and Restricted: Year 3 Education majors developing concrete experiences to phonemic awareness; phonics, Concurrent course(s): ED 306F introduce and reinforce concepts spelling and word study; fluency (spring) and developing activities to development; vocabulary; and Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED enhance higher order thinking. comprehension) suitable for 306F. Offered: Spring. Teacher candidates observe, various age and ability groups. participate, and teach in school
ED 305F - Year 3 Field classrooms one day per week (ED Placement (0 credits) 305F). Restricted: Year 3 Early Includes responsibility for Childhood Education majors implementing lessons and an Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED integrated curriculum, assessing 305F. Offered: Fall. 150| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Attention is given to differentiated critical thinking and analytic skills engage in constructivist teaching instruction to meet the needs of through the study of current methods including problem diverse learners. Restricted: Year 3 education topics. This course may solving, collaboration, investigation, Early Childhood and Education be repeated for credit if topics are inquiry, discovery and project- majors different. based learning. This course Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Offered: as needed. includes investigation and ED 365. Offered: Spring. application of number sense, ratio, ED 360 - Methods of Teaching proportion, percent, number ED 341 - Methods for Teaching Science: Middle School (3 theory, data analysis, patterns, and English Language Arts and credits) connections to algebra and Social Studies: Elementary (5 geometry topics in the context of Includes an in-depth study of the the middle school mathematics credits) philosophy, resources, curriculum, curriculum. Appropriate use of Examines elementary level instructional strategies and technology, including graphing curriculum and instruction in the assessment practices necessary to calculators and software, is areas of English Language Arts and design a learning environment identified and explored. Restricted: Social Studies. Teacher candidates focused on the developmental Year 3 Middle School Education design and implement instruction characteristics of young majors and assessment that reflect state adolescents. The course Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. and national standards and emphasizes state and national Universal Design for Learning (UDL) science standards, science process ED 362 - Methods of Teaching skills and the major concepts of principles to address the individual English Language Arts: Middle learning needs and cultural life, earth, physical and diversity of all learners. Teacher environmental sciences. Candidates School (3 credits) candidates concurrently observe engage in constructivist teaching Examines middle level curriculum and implement instruction in field methods including: collaboration, 5 and instruction in the areas of placement classrooms one day per E cycle, investigation, inquiry, English Language Arts. Teacher week (ED 306F). Restricted: Year 3 discovery and project-based candidates design and implement Elementary Education majors learning. The importance of instruction and assessment that creating and maintaining a safe reflects state and national Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED and supportive science classroom standards and Universal Design for 306F. Offered: Spring. is addressed. Appropriate use of Learning (UDL) principles, to meet ED 342 - Methods of Teaching technology and instrumentation to the needs of young adolescents. STEM: Elementary (3 credits) enhance learning is identified. Teacher candidates concurrently Strategies to make reading in the observe and implement instruction Explores the political, economic, science classroom purposeful are in field placement classrooms one social, and pedagogical issues investigated. Assessment of science day per week (ED 305F). Restricted: shaping science, technology, processes and content lead Year 3 Middle School Education engineering, and mathematics candidates to explore a variety of majors (STEM) education. Students apply assessment strategies appropriate the content of STEM education as Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED to the diverse needs of young 305F. Offered: Fall. described in the Maryland State adolescent learners. Candidates STEM Standards of Practice, observe, participate and teach in ED 363 - Methods of Teaching Maryland College and Career- school classrooms one day per Ready Standards, Maryland Teacher Social Studies: Middle School week (ED 305F). Restricted: Year 3 (3 credits) Technology Standards, and Next Middle School Education majors Generation Science Standards. Examines middle level curriculum Restricted: Year 3 Elementary Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED and instruction in the area of Education majors 305F. Offered: Fall. Social Studies. Teacher candidates Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall. ED 361 - Methods of Teaching design and implement instruction and assessment that reflect state Mathematics: Middle School (4 ED 343 - Integrated Methods of and national standards, and credits) Teaching: Early Childhood (4 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) credits) Includes an in-depth study of the principles, to meet the needs of philosophy, resources, curriculum, young adolescents. Prepares Course under development. instructional strategies and teacher candidates to become Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. assessment practices necessary to effective social studies educators design a learning environment capable of teaching middle school ED 350 - Topics in Education focused on the developmental students the content knowledge, (3 credits) characteristics of young intellectual skills, and civic values Examines issues related to the adolescents. This course necessary for fulfilling the education profession that are not emphasizes the National Council of responsibilities of citizenship in a covered in depth in Education Teachers of Mathematics standards participatory democracy. Special courses. Emphasis is on developing and state standards. Candidates attention is given to effective Courses| 151 teaching strategies to address the Restricted: Year 3 Middle School curriculum, assessing learning, and individual and cultural diversity of Education majors adapting the curriculum to meet all learners. Teacher candidates Prerequisite: A grade of C or better the needs of individual students. concurrently observe and ED 266. Corequisite: ED 305F. Internship I includes two days in a implement instruction in field Offered: Fall. Professional Development School. placement classrooms one day per Restricted: Year 4 Early Childhood week (ED 306F). Restricted: Year 3 ED 410 - Assessment for Education majors Middle School Education majors. Reading Instruction (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of the Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ED Assists teacher candidates in Dean. Offered: Fall. 306F. Offered: Spring. becoming proficient consumers and users of classroom-based ED 441 - Internship II: Early ED 365 - Materials for assessments and assessment data. Childhood (12 credits) Teaching Reading (3 credits) In this course, instruction focuses Continues and builds upon Assists teacher candidates in the on building a knowledge of how to Internship I. This course includes selection and evaluation of administer and use several valid, responsibility for all aspects of materials for teaching reading and reliable, research-based formal and teaching, including planning and related skills that are consistent informal assessments of reading implementing the curriculum on with the findings of scientifically and related skills. Teacher both a long-term and daily basis. based reading research. Candidates candidates also learn how to Internship II includes full-time demonstrate an understanding of effectively interpret the results of classroom experience in an early research-supported programs, assessments, and how to childhood classroom in a approaches and methods, and communicate assessment results in Professional Development School. address different levels of reading a variety of contexts. Candidates Restriction: Year 4 Early Childhood proficiency within a classroom to demonstrate that they can use Education majors enable students to become assessment data to guide Prerequisite: ED 440. Offered: strategic, fluent, and independent instructional decisions. Restricted: Spring. readers. Candidates are prepared Year 4 Early Childhood and to involve parents and members of Elementary Education majors ED 442 - Internship I: the school and surrounding Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Elementary (4 credits) community to promote daily ED 331. Offered: Fall. Includes responsibility for reading inside and outside of implementing an integrated school. Candidates observe, ED 435 - Internship Seminar I curriculum, assessing learning, and participate, and teach in (1 credit) adapting the curriculum to meet classrooms one day per week (ED Synthesizes contemporary issues in the needs of individual students. 302F). Restricted: Year 3 Early education and the theory and Internship I includes two days in a Childhood and Elementary practice of teaching, with emphasis Professional Development School. Education majors on classroom management, Restricted: Year 4 Elementary Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall. communication, curriculum Education majors planning, assessment, and special ED 367 - Reading in the Prerequisite: Permission of the education. Restricted: Year 4 Dean. Offered: Fall. Content Areas II: Middle Education majors School (3 credits) Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall ED 443 - Internship II: Focuses on the implementation of and Spring. Elementary (12 credits) a coherent literacy program for Continues and build upon young adolescents that supports ED 436 - Internship Seminar II Internship I. This course includes content area learning. Teacher (3 credits) responsibility for all aspects of candidates use a variety of Synthesizes contemporary issues in teaching, including planning and strategies to promote student education and the theory and implementing the curriculum on independence in content area practice of teaching, with emphasis both a long-term and daily basis. reading. Candidates incorporate on classroom management, Internship II includes full-time methods in the content areas to communication, curriculum classroom experience in an address the diverse backgrounds of planning, assessment, and special elementary classroom in a their students, including culture, education. Restricted: Year 4 Professional Development School. language (dialect and ESOL), Education majors Restricted: Year 4 Elementary disabilities, and giftedness. Education majors Candidates teach lessons in the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better content areas focused on text- ED 435. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: ED 442. Offered: Spring. based concept development. ED 440 - Internship I: Early Candidates observe, participate and teach in school classrooms Childhood (4 credits) one day per week (ED 305F). Includes responsibility for implementing an integrated 152| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
ED 444 - Internship I: Middle ENG 006# - College Reading ENG 151 and ENG 006 if both School (4 credits) Lab (0 credits) courses were required. Provides opportunities for teacher Emphasizes college-level reading, Prerequisite: By placement. Offered: candidates to integrate theory and effective study skills, and methods Fall only. practice. Candidates demonstrate of developing a college-level their ability to effectively vocabulary. This course is designed ENG 152 - College Writing II (3 implement an integrated to help students be more efficient credits) curriculum, assess student learning, in heavy reading courses. Three Develops students’ advanced and adapt the curriculum to meet hours lecture required each week. composition and literacy skills, such the needs of young adolescent Note: Students are placed into this as interpretation, synthesis, critique, students. Internship I includes two course on the basis of and design/redesign as they days in a Professional Development standardized test scores and/or engage with texts that allow them School. Restricted: Year 4 Middle placement test results. Students to explore the complexities of School Education majors must receive a "C" or better in ENG multiple cultural perspectives and Prerequisite: Permission of the 006#. negotiate their own beliefs and Dean. Offered: Fall. values in relation to others’ Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. worldviews. ED 445 - Internship II: Middle ENG 150 - College Writing I (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better School (12 credits) credits) in ENG 150 or 151. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Continues and builds upon Develops students’ academic Internship I. This course includes literacy skills, such as critical responsibility for all aspects of ENG 153 - Honors Writing reading, description, summary, and Seminar (4 credits) teaching, including planning and analysis, to aid in their ability to implementing the curriculum on compose clear, coherent texts that Strengthens the ability to write both a long-term and daily basis. demonstrate recognition of clear, coherent, and well-developed Internship II includes full-time rhetorical concerns such as expository arguments in response classroom experience in a middle purpose, audience, and genre. This to literary texts. This course school classroom in a Professional course requires students to requires close reading of poetry, Development School. Restricted: develop compositions over drama, and fiction texts that Year 4 Middle School Education multiple drafts and to engage in display a range of cultures, majors research practices informed by key identities, and perspectives, and Prerequisite: ED 444. Offered: principles of information literacy. includes instruction and practice in Spring. Additionally, this course offers research methods. Writing students support in grammar, assignments emphasize critical sentence construction, and thinking and analysis, asking ENG - English paragraph development. students to read and respond to literary texts in various contexts Note: SAT verbal scores and Prerequisite: Placement. Offered: including historical events, ethical college placement tests determine Fall, Spring, and Summer. issues, and social movements. a student’s first semester English Note: Restricted to students in requirements. Advanced placement ENG 151 - College Writing I (3 Freshman Honors. credit may be given based on the credits) Advanced Placement tests given by Prerequisite: Placement. Offered: Develops students' academic Fall and Spring. the College Entrance Examination literacy skills, such as critical Board. (See "Placement" in the reading, description, summary, and Admissions (p. 30) section of this ENG 160 - Introduction to analysis, to aid in their ability to Literary Studies (3 credits) catalog.) All students must compose clear, coherent texts that establish evidence of writing demonstrate attention to rhetorical Introduces students to the study competence by achieving a concerns such as purpose, and analysis of literature through minimum grade of "C" in ENG 150 audience, and genre. This course critical methodologies that focus or ENG 151 and ENG 152 or ENG requires students to develop on text, reader, or context. 153 or by presenting AP or IB compositions over multiple drafts Students develop interpretive skills credit before proceeding to other and to engage in research through application of approaches English courses or graduating from practices informed by key such as Formalist, Rhetorical, the University. Except in the case of principles of information literacy. Reader-Response, and students who enter as transfers Historical/Cultural. Note: Students must receive a "C" with writing and literature course Prerequisite: A C or better in ENG credits from previous semesters, all or better in ENG 150 or ENG 151 before continuing to ENG 152 (if 151 or ENG 153. SEE Certification: writing courses must be taken at Humanities. Offered: Spring. Stevenson University. only ENG 151 was required). 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ENG 222 - Writing and sentence structure, punctuation, portfolios and on the production Education (3 credits) and other textual features. of the university news site. Provides study and practice in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better advanced academic writing and in in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Offered: in CM 253/ENG 253. Cross-Listed peer editing. Students read texts Fall, even years. as: CM 254. SEE Certification: that focus on education and that Writing Intensive. Offered: Spring. present problems associated with ENG 240 - Historical writing and the teaching of writing. Perspectives (3 credits) ENG 256 - Introduction to Students will write essays that Studies selected works of British, Digital Publishing (3 credits) respond to these problems. They American, or World literature that Introduces students to the will then peer edit these essays to illustrate an aesthetic and/or principles of editing, content gain experience with the acts of cultural change from one literary creation, and design of online assessment and the acts of period to another. Students read publications. Students assess their communication essential to the texts closely and analyze them as current use of digital materials and teaching of writing. representative samples of the build upon this practical Prerequisite: A C or better in ENG aesthetic and/or cultural values knowledge base by developing an 152 or ENG 153. SEE Certification: across literary periods. This course introductory knowledge of media Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall. may be repeated for credit if the theory. Students acquire the topics are different. fundamental skills needed to ENG 224 - Introduction to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better produce web-based publications Creative Writing (3 credits) in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE and the course culminates in the Certification: Humanities. Offered: collaborative production of a Introduces students to basic digital text. literary techniques in poetry, Fall and Spring. fiction, and non-fiction and to their Prerequisite: A grade of C or better use. Students will compose brief ENG 253 - Journalism I (3 in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE original texts in each genre and credits) Certification: WI and HUM. Offered: critique them in group workshops. Introduces students to the Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better fundamentals of journalism: research; interview techniques; ENG 281 - Topics in Literature in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE (3 credits) Certification: Writing Intensive and writing and editing news, sports, Fine Arts. Offered: Fall, January and and features; basic layout design; Studies selected topics that recur Spring. and computer compositing. The in literature across time and/or course also covers journalist ethics across cultures. Students read texts ENG 225 - Topics in Creative and legal issues connected with closely and analyze them as Writing (3 credits) newspaper publishing. Students representative samples of the learn to write news stories and literary treatment of the topic. This Introduces students to basic features, using the Associated Press course may be repeated for credit literary techniques while focusing style and standards. Students if topics are different. on a particular subgenre within perform a variety of tasks creative writing. (Ex: ekphrastic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better associated with publishing The in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE writing; writing for videogames; Villager, the university newspaper, writing young adult literature.) Certification: Humanities. Offered: and they prepare a writing Fall, Winterim, and Spring. Students will compose brief portfolio used for professional original texts in the subgenre and advancement and assessment. critique them in group workshops. ENG 282 - Literary Genres: Restricted to business Youth Literature (3 credits) Prerequisite: A "C" or better in ENG communication and English Introduces students to a range of 152 or ENG 153. SEE Certification: language and literature majors. Writing Intensive and Fine Arts. literature written for children or for Prerequisite: A grade of C or better young adolescents and to the Offered: Fall, January, Spring, and in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Cross- Summer. critical approaches appropriate to Listed as: CM 253. Offered: Fall. interpreting these works. Students examine the contributions this ENG 231 - Style and Editing (3 ENG 254 - Journalism II (3 credits) literature can make to the credits) development of young readers Examines the English language as a Continues the theory and practice through its ability to dramatize the medium of communication of journalism compositing and essential conflicts of childhood and dependent upon linguistic layout begun in CM253/ENG253. adolescence, to build a knowledge structures that produce a wide Students learn interview and base of historical and cultural range of verbal expression. reporting strategies that produce information, and to introduce and Students will analyze the language in-depth reporting and feature describe the values and customs of choices and styles of a variety of writing. Students begin editorial, other cultures. texts. 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Restricted to education majors or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of instructor. Cross-Listed as: CM by permission of the English in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE 305. Offered: Fall and Spring. department chair. Certification: Humanities. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Fall and Spring. ENG 314 - Public Relations in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE Writing (3 credits) Certification: HUM. Offered: Fall ENG 303 - Feature Writing (3 Examines the fundamentals and and Spring. credits) practices of public relations in Expands basic journalism skills, addition to composing specific ENG 286 - Literary Genres: applying professional standards to public relations written works. The Short Story (3 credits) student writing. Students will learn Students will read, analyze, and Studies the development and/or to write critical reviews; profile, discuss current public relations and the form of the short story. travel and service articles; and a media case studies. Additionally, Students read texts closely and personal experience article. students will create and write a analyze them according to the Students will read and comment press kit for a company, which will conventions and definitions of the on current noteworthy and award- include writing a press release, genre. winning feature writing, both from backgrounder, newsletter, magazines and newspapers. brochure, fact sheet, and radio Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Additionally, students will write a spots for their intended media. in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE final paper and query letter Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Certification: Humanities. Offered: intended for publication. Fall and Spring. in at least one CI course, CM Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 253/ENG 253, and CM 275. Cross- ENG 287 - Literary Genres: in ENG 253/CM 253 or permission Listed as: CM 314. SEE Certification: Poetry (3 credits) of the instructor. Cross-Listed as: Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and CM 303. SEE Certification: Writing Spring. Studies the development and/or Intensive. Offered: Fall. form of poetry. Students read texts ENG 324 - Creative Writing: closely and analyze them according ENG 304 - Magazine Writing Non-Fiction (3 credits) to the conventions and definitions and Publishing (3 credits) of the genre. Examines a range of forms, devices, Allows students to further develop and strategies in non-fiction Prerequisite: A grade of C or better both their journalistic writing skills writing, drawing upon the work of in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE and their creative skills by creating historical and contemporary Certification: Humanities. Offered: and writing for a class magazine. authors. Students compose original Fall and Spring. Through analysis of the history of non-fiction texts, shared in group ENG 288 - Literary Genres: magazines and the study of current workshop critiques that emphasize noteworthy magazine articles and processes of close reading and Drama (3 credits) trends, students will become revision. Explores the elements of drama acquainted with magazine article Prerequisite: A grade of C or better (plot, character, dialog, theme, and writing and analysis. Students will in ENG 224, ENG 286, or ENG 289. staging) using examples from explore all aspects of magazine SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. world literature. Students study production. Offered: Fall and Spring. plays from different periods of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better theatre history representing the in ENG 253/CM 253 or ENG ENG 325 - Creative Writing: basic types of drama. Students 303/CM 303 or permission of the Fiction (3 credits) examine various approaches to the instructor. Cross-Listed as: CM 304. analysis and interpretation of plays Examines a range of forms and SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. and develop skill in writing strategies in fiction writing, Offered: Spring. responses to scripts and live drawing upon the work of productions. Fee: Theatre tickets historical and contemporary ENG 305 - Journalism authors. Students compose original Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Practicum (3 credits) short stories, shared in group in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Cross- Engages student editors or senior- workshop critiques that emphasize Listed as: THEA 288. SEE staff writers of The Villager. processes of close reading and Certification: Humanities. Offered: Students write news, commentary, revision. Fall. editorials, features, and sports Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ENG 289 - Literary Genres: stories. They also design, edit, in ENG 224, ENG 286, or ENG 289. proofread, and copyedit each page The Novel (3 credits) SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. of the paper. As needed, they take Offered: Fall. Studies the development and/or photographs, design and sell form of the novel. Students read advertising, and create databases texts closely and analyze them for billing. This course may be according to the conventions and repeated for credit. definitions of the genre. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CM 254/ENG 254 or permission Courses| 155
ENG 326 - Creative Writing: ENG 334 - Advanced Non- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Poetry (3 credits) Fiction Workshop (3 credits) in ENG 326. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Examines a range of poetic forms Acts as an advanced workshop in Spring. and strategies, drawing upon the non-fiction writing. Students learn work of historical and to use and evaluate a range of ENG 337 - Advanced Writing: contemporary authors. Students nonfiction prose forms, genres, and Topics (3 credits) compose original poems, shared in strategies, drawing upon the work group workshop critiques that of historical and contemporary Develops advanced writing skills emphasize processes of close authors. They compose original and strategies for composing texts reading and revision. essays and other creative focused on a specified topic, issue, or theme. Students learn Prerequisite: A grade of C or better nonfiction texts, shared in workshop critiques that emphasize conventions of writing genres in in ENG 224 or ENG 287. SEE wide use in the contemporary Certification: Writing Intensive. processes of close reading and revision. marketplace and produce original Offered: Spring. topic-focused texts, emphasizing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better processes of close reading, ENG 331 - Design Your Career in ENG 324. SEE Certification: workshop, and revision. This course (3 credits) Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and may be repeated for credit if the Guides students in designing their Spring. topics are different. careers. Students will explore a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better variety of career options, assess ENG 335 - Advanced Fiction Workshop (3 credits) in a 200-level ENG course. SEE their current skills, and identify Certification: Writing Intensive. skills they need to acquire to be Acts as an advanced workshop in Offered: Fall or Spring. successful applicants for fiction writing. Students produce internships, jobs, or graduate original fiction and self-assess ENG 338 - Writing for school. Students will also prepare a goals for further creative writing Professions: Topics (3 credits) plan for attaining the skills they projects, researching literary lack, focusing on future coursework markets for publication Develops advanced writing skills and internship opportunities; they opportunities, formulating and strategies for composing texts will additionally consider volunteer publication strategies, extending in genres specific to a selected work, club activities, publishing, revision techniques, and appraising industry. Students learn and other professional experiences. issues of literary voice, thematic conventions of genres associated Restricted to English language and articulation, reflexivity, and with specialized industry settings literature majors. narrative design. By practicing and produce original texts, emphasizing process of analysis, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better collaborative critique, students revise work to a professional workshop, and revision. This course in any 200-level ENG course. may be repeated for credit if the Offered: Spring, even years. standard and develop story sequences and/or novel chapters, topics are different. ENG 332 - Advanced Critical submitted in course portfolios. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Approaches to Literature (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in a 200-level ENG course. SEE in ENG 325. SEE Certification: Certification: Writing Intensive. credits) Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. Builds on the methodological skills Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and of ENG 160: Introduction to Spring. ENG 340 - Period Studies (3 Literary Studies. Students focus on ENG 336 - Advanced Poetry credits) application of broader ideological Examines a select group of texts approaches, such as New Workshop (3 credits) representative of the discourse of a Historicist, Structuralist, Acts as an advanced workshop in poetry writing. Students produce particular place at a particular time. Poststructuralist, Marxist, Students will analyze texts as Psychoanalytic, Feminist, original poetry and self-assess responses and contributions to the Postcolonial, Queer, Gender, and goals for further creative writing projects, researching literary historical context of the period and Race. Restricted to English the culture. This course may be language and literature majors and markets for publication repeated for credit if the topics are minors and interdisciplinary studies opportunities, formulating different. majors with English as one of their publication strategies, extending disciplines. revision techniques, and appraising Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in one 200-level literature course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better issues of literary voice, thematic articulation, and formal design. By SEE Certification: Humanities. in ENG 160. Offered: Fall, odd Offered: Fall and Spring. years. practicing collaborative critique, students revise work to a professional standard and develop poems or poem sequences, submitted in course portfolios. 156| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
ENG 381 - Themes in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ENV - Environmental Literature (3 credits) in one 300-level literature courses and ENG 332. SEE Certification: Science Examines a select group of texts Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and that focus upon a significant theme Spring. ENV 150 - Society and the whose problematic nature has Environment (3 credits) drawn attention across time and/or ENG 403 - Writing Capstone (3 Examines several important across cultures. Students will credits) environmental issues, exploring analyze texts as literary responses Acts as the culminating course for scientific, social, ethical, political, to and/or influences upon that and economic forces that underlie problematic theme. This course students in literature, creative writing, or professional writing. environmental conflicts. The role of may be repeated for credit if the scientific information in policy topics are different. Students synthesize their knowledge and practice by making will be emphasized. Topics Prerequisite: A grade of C or better proposing and completing a such as biodiversity, population in one 200-level literature course. supervised research and writing growth, agriculture, energy, and SEE Certification: Humanities. project of their own devising. By pollution will be explored. Case Offered: Fall and Spring. permission only. studies will focus on how to move toward sustainability. ENG 385 - Literary Genres: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH Special Topics (3 credits) in ENG 332 and one additional 300-level course. SEE Certification: 135. SEE Certification: Scientific Examines a select group of texts Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall or Reasoning. Offered: Fall and that represent a type of literature Spring. Spring. that may exist within a formal genre or across several genres. ENG 404 - Professional ENV 165 - Science of the Students will analyze these texts as Writing Capstone (3 credits) Chesapeake Bay (4 credits) examples of the conventions of Acts as the culminating course for Focuses on the ecosystems and form and/or content that define ecological processes that are the type. This course may be students pursuing academic and professional interests in journalism. important to the Chesapeake Bay. repeated for credit if the topics are Topics covered include the different. By producing and submitting articles for publication, students geological formation of the Bay, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better synthesize their knowledge of basic nutrient and chemical cycles, in one 200-level literature course journalistic writing, practice, and identifying major ecosystems or THEA 241. SEE Certification: publication strategies in (wetlands, salt marshes, and deep Humanities and Writing Intensive. preparation for success in the next water). Students will learn how all Offered: Fall or Spring. stage of their academic and the ecosystems function and professional careers. interact, the interface between ENG 401 - Major Author (3 terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) the importance of watersheds, and in ENG 303 and in either ENG 304 priorities for future policy and Explores the aesthetic, cultural, or ENG 314. Offered: Spring. and/or historical contexts relevant planning initiatives. Laboratory to a specific author. Students select ENG 420 - English Capstone: introduces or reinforces topics that their own critical framework for Internship (3 credits) are covered in class. Laboratory studying the author's work, included. Restricted to non-science integrating evaluation, critical Acts as the capstone course for the majors Fees: Fees may be required theory and secondary sources into major. Students demonstrate their for field trips. their final analysis. status as self-improving and self- assessing learners by defining, Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH Prerequisite: A grade of C or better acquiring, completing, and 135 or higher. SEE Certification: in one 300-level literature courses evaluating an internship experience Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. and ENG 332. SEE Certification: and by integrating this experience Offered: Fall and Spring. Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and into an evaluation of their ENV 213 - Ecology (4 credits) Spring. preparedness for graduation, for the beginning of their careers, and Focuses on the relationship ENG 402 - Major Work (3 for an active life of learning between organisms and their credits) beyond the classroom. environment, including plant and animal structures and how humans Explores the aesthetic, cultural, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and/or historical contexts relevant affect ecological succession. Field in ENG 331 and senior status. studies of forest, grassland, to a specific literary work. Students Offered: Fall and Spring. select their own critical framework wetlands, and other local for studying the work, integrating ecosystems are fully integrated evaluation, critical theory, and with the lecture. secondary sources into their final analysis. Courses| 157
Laboratory included. Fees: Fees ENV 275 - Environmental ENV 310 - Freshwater may be required for field trips. Science (3 credits) Ecosystems (4 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the interaction of Focuses on the physical, chemical in BIO 115 or ENV 150 or ENV 165 humans with their environment. and biological processes that or PHYS 115. Offered: Fall, even Basic ecological concepts create and shape freshwater years. underlying environmental science habitats (lakes, streams, and rivers). are integrated with historical, Students will learn about the ENV 255 - Techniques in economic, ethical, and sociological interaction of freshwater organisms Environmental Science (3 concepts and applied to current with their biotic and abiotic credits) and future environmental environment and how Introduces the theory and practical challenges. A case-study approach morphological, physiological and application of techniques and is emphasized. Topics covered behavioral adaptations allow for equipment used to study natural include biodiversity, global climate their survival in these systems. The systems, including terrestrial and change, population growth, energy interaction between aquatic and aquatic habitats. Focuses on the use, pollution, environmental surrounding terrestrial systems will collection and analysis of data policy, resource management, and be studied. Students will use relevant to today's environmental sustainable development. techniques, equipment and scientist by collaborating with local Prerequisite: A grade of C or better methodology of field biology to and regional partners engaged in in BIO 115 or ENV 150 or ENV 165 test hypotheses regarding studying the environment. The or PHYS 115. Offered: Fall, odd freshwater systems and the major presentation of the results of years. groups of aquatic plants, scientific studies in both written invertebrates, and vertebrates and oral formats is emphasized. ENV 280 - Environmental Soil within local freshwater habitats. Students are expected to work Science (4 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or outdoors in a variety of conditions Examines the physical, chemical, better in BIO 115 or a 200-level and may be asked to travel to off- and biological properties of soils ENV course. Offered: as needed. campus sites. Fees: Fees may be and how they relate to plant required for field trips. growth, land use, and ENV 320 - Environmental Prerequisite: A grade of C or better environmental quality. Field and Science Field Studies (3 in ENV 150 or ENV 165 or PHYS laboratory activities include credits) 115 or BIO 115, which may be observational and quantitative Provides students an opportunity taken concurrently. Offered: Spring, determination of soil properties. to observe and analyze unique odd years. Laboratory included. Fees: Fees ecosystems firsthand. Students will may be required for field trips. travel to one or more destinations ENV 260 - Forest Ecology and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better where the functions and Management (4 credits) in BIO 115 or ENV 150 or ENV 165 interactions of various ecosystems Emphasizes the ecology and or PHYS 115. Offered: Spring, even can be studied. Students will management of forest ecosystems. years. develop pertinent research Students will study the forest questions, collect data from the environment, structure, function, ENV 285 - Geographic field, and interpret and present and dynamics with an emphasis on Information Systems (3 their findings. The dynamic anthropogenic influences and credits) interaction between humans and management. This course the environment will be analyzed, Introduces the concepts and introduces silvicultural systems and including how humans influence theories behind Geographic practices and their underlying the environment and how Information Systems (GIS) with ecological basis while providing ecosystems shape the development emphasis on the nature of spatial fundamentals for forest of resident cultures. data and geographic information, management decision making in Minimum sophomore standing geographic data input, the context of sustainability and Fees: Expenses, including travel and manipulation, and storage, simple conflicting demands. Included lodging, passport and vaccination spatial analysis and modeling laboratory will practice and apply fees may be required. concepts discussed in lecture. Fees: techniques, and cartographic layout. Utilizes GIS to visualize, Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore Fees may be required for field standing. SEE Certification: trips. analyze, and interpret spatial data to solve problems. Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Offered: as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIO 115 or ENV 150 or ENV 165 or PHYS 115. Offered: Spring, even in BIO 115 or ENV 150 or ENV 165 years. or PHYS 115. Offered: Fall, even years. 158| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
ENV 330 - Conservation Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Completion of a 300- Biology (3 credits) in BIO 113 and BIO 113L and level ENV course with a grade of C permission of the faculty member or better. Offered: Fall, odd years. Focuses on the conservation of who will be supervising the species, habitats, and ecosystems. research. Offered: Fall and Spring. ENV 450 - Senior Research Topics covered include wildlife Capstone (5 credits) population biology, conservation ENV 375 - Environmental Provides an opportunity for the genetics, invasive species, wildlife Ethics (3 credits) refuges and protected areas, student to develop and conduct a economic valuation of ecosystems, Examines the development and scientific research project on and conservation policy. application of ethical theories that campus. A minimum of 180 hours explain the moral relationship of laboratory work is required. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better between humans and the Under the direction of a faculty in BIO 115 or a 200-level ENV environment. Deontology, mentor, each student performs course. Offered: Fall, even years. utilitarianism, teleology, virtue independent and original research ethics, and other theories are that is part of the faculty member's ENV 360 - Wildlife Ecology and discussed. A case study-based ongoing research program. Management (4 credits) approach is used to evaluate the Emphasis is on honing oral and Examines the theories and role of ethics in how humans written skills in the context of practices of wildlife management. approach the environment at all scientific inquiry. Restricted to Focus is on the application of levels of organization from environmental science majors. Fees: these practices as part of a broader individuals to nations. Topics may Printing fees may be required. approach to wildlife conservation, include anthropocentrism, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better including urban wildlife biocentrism, environmental in a minimum of two upper-level management. Laboratory included. pragmatism, deep ecology, new environmental science courses; Fees: Fees may be required for animism, cultural relativism, and senior status. SEE Certification: field trips environmental justice. Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Spring. in BIO 115 or a 200-level ENV in BIO 115 or a 200-level ENV course. Offered: Spring, even years. course. SEE Certification: ENV 455 - Senior Internship Humanities. Offered: Spring, even Capstone (5 credits) ENV 362 - Independent years. Provides an opportunity for the Research Experience in student to gain professional Environmental Science ENV 410 - The Chesapeake workforce experience. A minimum (2credits) Bay Ecosystem (3 credits) of 135 hours of on-site work is Provides an opportunity to conduct Integrates a comprehensive required. The work must integrate independent research under the detailed understanding of the and apply academic content supervision of a faculty member. physical, chemical, and biological appropriate to the workforce This course may be repeated for characteristics of the Chesapeake placement. Emphasis is on honing credit. This course cannot be used bay ecosystem to address issues of oral and written skills in the as a substitute for the senior current concern. A case study context of the internship capstone requirement. approach will be used to examine experience. Restricted to the cultural and scientific aspects environmental science majors. Fees: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of environmental challenges facing Parking and printing fees may be in BIO 113 and BIO 113L or BIO natural resource managers. required. 113HL and permission of the faculty member who will be Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better supervising the research. Offered: in at least one 300-level ENV in a minimum of two upper-level Winterim, as needed. course and junior standing. environmental science courses; Offered: Spring, odd years. senior status. SEE Certification: ENV 365 - Independent Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Research in Environmental ENV 420 - Restoration Ecology Spring. Science (3 credits) (4 credits) Examines ecological theories and ENV 460 - Senior Research Provides an opportunity to conduct Capstone (9 credits) independent research in applications related to restoration environmental science under the of ecological systems, and Provides an opportunity for the supervision of an environmental evaluates local and regional student to develop and conduct a science faculty member. This restoration projects. Students will scientific research project on course may be repeated for credit. create a restoration plan to restore campus or off campus. A minimum This course cannot be used as a threatened species and degraded of 280 hours of laboratory and/or substitute for the senior capstone habitats. Laboratory included. Fees: field work is required. Under the requirement. Fees: Printing fees Fees may be required for field direction of a Stevenson or host may be required. trips. mentor, each student performs independent and original research Courses| 159 that is part of the mentor's Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ongoing research program. Spring. in a minimum of two upper-level Emphasis is on honing oral and biochemistry courses; senior status written skills in the context of ENV 465H - Honors Senior in Environmental Science. Offered: scientific inquiry. Restricted to Internship Capstone (9 Fall, Spring, Summer. environmental science majors. Fees: credits) ENV 475 - Capstone Seminar Parking and printing fees may be Provides an opportunity for the required. student to develop and conduct a (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better scientific research project on Integrates the professional in a minimum of two upper-level campus or off campus. A minimum knowledge gained in the Capstone environmental science courses; of 280 hours of laboratory work is Internship into the academic senior status. SEE Certification: required. Under the direction of a context. Emphasis is on honing oral Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Stevenson or host mentor, each and written skills. Students reflect Spring. student performs independent and on professional ethics and career original research that is part of the direction. The course provides ENV 460H - Honors - Senior mentor's ongoing research students with the skills to pursue Research Capstone (9 credits) program. Emphasis is on honing that career direction after Provides an opportunity for the oral and written skills in the graduation. This course is restricted student to develop and conduct a context of scientific inquiry. to Environmental Science majors. scientific research project on Restricted to environmental science Fees: Printing fees will be required. campus or off campus. A minimum majors. Fees: Parking and printing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of 280 hours of laboratory and/or fees may be required. in SCI 215. Corequisite: ENV 470 or field work is required. Under the Prerequisite: Cumulative and ENV 471 or prerequisites. SEE direction of a Stevenson or host science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A Certification: Writing Intensive. mentor, each student performs grade of C or better in a minimum Offered: Fall and Spring. independent and original research of two upper-level environmental that is part of the mentor's science courses; senior status. SEE FDES - Fashion Design ongoing research program. Certification: Writing Intensive. Emphasis is on honing oral and Offered: Fall and Spring. FDES 101 - Construction written skills in the context of scientific inquiry. Restricted to ENV 470 - Capstone Internship Fundamentals (1 credit) environmental science majors. Fees: (3 credits) Introduces students to the proper use, care, and operation of Parking and printing fees may be Provides an opportunity to gain industrial equipment through required professional experience. Students hands-on experience. Students Prerequisite: Cumulative and will integrate academic content learn beginning sewing and science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A into a research or internship pressing techniques by developing grade of C or better in a minimum experience. A minimum of 120 a sample book of various industrial of two upper-level environmental hours of on-site work supervised stitching methods science courses; senior status. SEE by a mentor is required. This Certification: Writing Intensive. course is restricted to Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall Offered: Fall and Spring. Environmental Science majors. and Spring. Fees: transportation and parking ENV 465 - Senior Internship fees may be required. FDES 200 - Textiles (3 credits) Introduces students to the Capstone (9 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better materials, processes, and Provides an opportunity for the in a minimum of two upper-level manufacture of textiles and how student to gain professional biology courses; senior status in they are created from fiber to the workforce experience. A minimum Environmental Science. Offered: finished fabric. Students will of 280 hours of on-site work is Fall, Spring, and Summer. required. The work must integrate explore the global marketplace, and apply academic content ENV 471 - Capstone Internship recent innovations, and appropriate to the workforce (6 credits) technological advances in the field. Both fashion design and placement. Emphasis is on honing Provides an opportunity to gain oral and written skills in the merchandising majors will acquire professional experience. Students a broad and thorough knowledge context of the internship will integrate academic content experience. Restricted to of textiles used in the apparel into a research or internship industry. environmental science majors. Fees: experience. A minimum of 240 Parking and printing fees may be hours of on-site work supervised Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or required. by a mentor is required. This better in ENG 150, ENG 151 or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better course is restricted to ENG 153. SEE Certification: in a minimum of two upper-level Environmental Science majors. Scientific Reasoning. Offered: Fall environmental science courses; Fees: transportation and parking and Spring. senior status. SEE Certification: fees may be required. 160| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
FDES 201 - Fashion Design I (3 pattern development, marker abroad. Under faculty supervision, credits) making, and plotting by employing students will have the opportunity pattern design software. to travel internationally and visit Introduces the flat pattern design Assignments include developing a textile plants, manufacturing patternmaking system. Students variety of computer-generated facilities, design houses and will learn to use a master pattern patterns of original design for showrooms, flagship stores, or sloper and how to manipulate it women's wear. museums, and other sites of to create new styles. Through cultural and fashion interest. classroom demonstrations, hands- Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or on exercises, and projects, basic better in FDES 201 or permission Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or pattern making techniques and of instructor. Offered: Spring. better in ENG 150, ENG 151, or skills are acquired. Assignments ENG 153 or permission of the include developing foundation FDES 210 - Fashion Program Coordinator. Offered: apparel flat patterns for menswear, Illustration (3 credits) Spring. women's, and children's garments. Introduces the basics of rendering fashion illustrations for men, FDES 290 - Internship Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or Preparation (1 credit) better in ENG 150, ENG 151, or women, and children. Students ENG 153. Offered: Fall. learn fashion figure proportions, Prepares students to seek and develop croquis (sketches), draw obtain internships and future FDES 202 - Fundamentals of technical flats, and capture fabric employment opportunities. Draping (3 credits) qualities using various media. Students research internship opportunities, organize and write Introduces the three-dimensional Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in ART 113, ART 117, or résumés, outline internship goals system of creating draped clothing and objectives, and practice patterns on a dress form. Students permission of instructor. Offered: Fall. interviewing skills. Students will learn the foundation of apparel analyze their personal abilities, draping, presented in a step-by- skills, experiences, and step format, supported by FDES 274 - History of Fashion (3 credits) communication strategies in terms classroom demonstrations, hands- of professional standards and Introduces fashion history research on exercises, and projects. market needs. Assignments include developing practices that will instruct students draped patterns for menswear, in how to identify contemporary Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or women's, and children's garments. fashion sources. The time period of better in FDES 201 and FDES 203. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or this course starts with 19th century sources and the emergence of the better in ENG 150, ENG 151, or FDES 301 - Tailoring (3 ENG 153. Offered: Spring. middle class and extends to 21st century fashion culture. In the credits) FDES 203 - Garment study of fashion history students Focuses on developing flat pattern Construction Studio (3 credits) will practice and develop their design and clothing construction critical thinking processing: techniques. Students create a Introduces students to industry comparing and contrasting any variety of original styles and clothing construction methods and given fashion object's form and tailored looks by rendering applications of various categories use over time; identifying a fashion working sketches, developing and of apparel. Students reinforce object's aesthetic qualities; grading flat patterns, constructing competency levels by assembling evaluating why consumer culture prototypes, selecting fabrics, and garments utilizing professional has a desire for and ineffable constructing garments for cutting, sewing, pressing, and connections to fashion icons; and menswear, women's, and children's finishing techniques. Assignments exploring examples in fashion apparel. include constructing menswear, history that modified cultural women's, and children's garments. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or values. better in FDES 201 and FDES 203 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or or permission of the instructor. better in ENG 150, ENG 151, or better in ENG 150, ENG 151, or Offered: Spring. ENG 153 and FDES 101 or ENG 153. SEE Certification: permission of the instructor. Humanities. Offered: Fall and FDES 302 - Technical Offered: Fall and Spring. Spring. Illustration (3 credits) Introduces the basics of rendering FDES 205 - Computer-Aided FDES 280 - Fashion Design Pattern Design I (3 credits) fashion illustrations for men, Study Abroad (3 credits) women, and children in Photoshop. Focuses on developing Introduces students to the global Students learn to draw detailed competencies using computer- fashion market by integrating and precise technical sketches of aided drafting and design (CADD) formal classroom learning with an various garments and fabric technology for producing patterns overview of the apparel industry patterns using Illustrator. for apparel. Students learn and then focusing on a specific digitizing, grading, pattern editing, fashion capital selected for study Courses| 161
Students are guided to create a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better FDES 401 - Collections I (3 digital fashion portfolio using in MGT 210. Cross-Listed as: FMER credits) Photoshop. 315. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. Focuses on conceptualizing an Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or original line of clothing by better in FDES 201 and GDES 125. addressing design topics dealing Offered: Spring. FDES 390 - Internship (3 credits) with creativity, sustainability, socially conscious design, color, FDES 303 - Concept Provides the opportunity for and fabric. Students identify a Development in Fashion students to gain career-related target market and they develop a Design (3 credits) experience in a professional coherent thematic strategy. The Focuses on developing draping environment outside of the students create storyboards that and clothing construction classroom. Students identify include color stories and fabric opportunities and apply for techniques. Students create a swatches to express the collection, variety of original soft styles, internships independently. Student render technical flat sketches, and redesigned looks, and specialized placements must be approved construct garments in fashion before the start of the internship. designs. Course work includes fabric. The internship coordinator offers rendering working sketches, Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or developing draped patterns, faculty oversight of the academic component and guidance of the better in FDES 301, FDES 302, and constructing prototypes, selecting on-site internship. Students FDES 303 or permission of the fabrics, and constructing couture instructor. Offered: Fall. garments for menswear, women's, demonstrate achievement of goals with a daily journal, a self- and children's apparel. evaluation, a site evaluation, and FDES 403 - Collections II (3 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or an on-site visit from the internship credits) better in FDES 202 and FDES 203 coordinator. Students must Focuses on creating the fashion or permission of the instructor. complete 120-hours in their design collection developed in Offered: Fall. internship. Repeatable for credit. FDES 401 Fashion Design V: Senior Prerequisite: A grade of P in FDES Studio I. Using a combination of FDES 305 - Computer-Aided patternmaking techniques, the Pattern Design II (3 credits) 290 and permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, Winterim, students develop patterns, Focuses on developing Spring, and Summer. construct garment prototypes, competencies using advanced select fabrics, and execute the computer-aided drafting and FDES 400 - Special Topics in collection in fashion fabric. The design (CADD) technology for Fashion (3 credits) clothing line represents the producing patterns for apparel. culmination of the students' design Builds on concepts, skills, and Students learn digitizing, grading, process development and technical pattern editing, pattern theories taught in 200- and 300- applications. development, marker making, and level fashion design and fashion merchandising courses. This course Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or plotting by employing pattern provides students specialized better in FDES 401 or permission design software. Assignments of the instructor. Offered: Spring. include developing a variety of studio experience in hands-on production topics related to computer-generated patterns of fashion design and merchandising. FDES 404 - Product original design for menswear and Development and children's wear. The course focuses on a specific area of creative production - Manufacturing (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better looking at both historical and Focuses on the basics of the in FDES 205 or permission of the contemporary approaches, the product development process for a instructor. Offered: Fall. cultural and economic impact, and global economy, from design future influences of fashion. Topics concept to bringing a final FDES 315 - Writing for Fashion vary semester to semester and may commercial product to market (3 credits) include trend forecasting, knitwear, within a specific timeline. Students Builds on previous writing active wear, and advanced concept will learn to establish product experience and introduces students development and distribution. standards for garment to the process of professional Projects encourage construction, such as sizes, costs, writing for the fashion world. This experimentation, risk-taking, and fabrics, materials, and trims. course examines writing for connecting the fashion design and different fashion contexts including merchandising disciplines. magazines, advertising, marketing, Prerequisite: Varies depending on and new media. Assignments topic. Cross-Listed as: Cross listed include writing business as FMER 400. Offered: Fall or communications, composing a Spring, as needed. fashion blog and developing an article for publication. 162| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Students create technical profitability analysis, and long-term credits each, not to exceed 9 specification documents (tech financing. This course is intended credits in total. Course is packs) and track reports that will for accounting majors. Students repeatable for credit, subject to enable them to be effective who take FIN 300 are not eligible Department Chair’s approval. communicators within an to take FIN 303. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better organization's internal and external Prerequisite: Prerequisites: A grade in FIN 300 or FIN 303 . Offered: teams. of C or better in ACC 201, MATH Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or 136, and EC 202. Corequisite: ACC better in FDES 205 and FDES 302. 202, EC 201. Offered: Fall. FIN 420 - Investment Theory Offered: Spring. and Practice (3 credits) FIN 321 - Money & Banking (3 Examines the links between FDES 470 - Portfolio (1 credit) credits) investment theory and practice of Prepares students for entry into the Examines the role and functions of optimal portfolio management. fashion design and merchandising a central bank in achieving the Promotes understanding of profession and related fields. macroeconomic goals of price investment choices, financial Students study the professional stability, full employment, financial markets and institutions, portfolio standards and practices shared by market stability, and exchange rate theory, risk-return tradeoff, asset fashion professionals and integrate stability. Topics include the role of pricing models, investment best practices relevant to their money in the economy, the role of strategy, and portfolio performance selected area of study, career financial intermediaries and analysis. Focuses on creating, interests, and goals. Students markets in the economy, general managing and evaluating a created professional identity history of depository regulation, personal investment portfolio and materials including appropriate background on the causes and extends the learned principles to portfolios of examples that effects of a financial crisis on the managing an institutional represent their abilities and economy, and the effect of the investment portfolio. experience in multiple context and global financial markets on a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better formats. Evaluation culminates with domestic economy. in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Offered: Fall a review from industry Prerequisite: A grade of C or better or Spring, as needed. professionals. Students will need to in EC 201 and EC 202. Cross-Listed purchase supplies/materials for this as: EC 321. Offered: Fall. FIN 425 - Principles of Risk course. Management and Insurance (3 Prerequisite: 4th year status and FIN 416 - International Finance credits) permission of the department (3 credits) Examines the theory and practice chair. Cross-Listed as: FMER 470. Examines the operation and of risk management from Offered: Fall and Spring. financing of businesses and other individual and business viewpoints. organizations in the global capital Topics include: risk management FIN - Finance markets. This course will discuss process and the role of insurance the key differences between in dealing with risk, overview of the FIN 300 - Principles of Finance domestic and international finance, insurance industry, life, health, (3 credits) including exchange rate exposure personal and business property and management, political risk, Studies the financial tools and and liability risks, and respective techniques used to manage money international taxation, and insurance products. Focus is on the and investments in the modern international financial instruments. consumer-side of insurance business enterprise. Topics include Prerequisite: A grade of C or better products. financial analysis and planning, in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better money and capital market Spring, as needed. in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Offered: Fall instruments, risk analysis, and the or Spring, as needed. time value of money. FIN 417 - Finance Internship (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better - 6 credits) FIN 435 - Applied Corporate in ACC 141, EC 201, EC 202, IS 135 Places students in an external Finance (3 credits) and MATH 136 or MATH 312. business, government, or not-for- Applies finance theory to a variety Offered: Fall and Spring. profit organization that offers a of real-world situations faced by well-rounded, supervised, practical firms and investors. Case studies FIN 303 - Foundations of career experience in finance. A illustrating both domestic and Finance (3 credits) minimum of 120 hours over 8 international financing and Studies the financial tools and weeks or more of supervised work investing decisions will be at the internship site is required for techniques used in the modern considered. business enterprise. Topics include a 3-credit internship. Each Prerequisite: A grade of C or better financial analysis and planning, additional credit requires 40 hours in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Offered: Fall of on-the-job and/or classroom capital budgeting, cash and or Spring, as needed. working capital management, work. Students can complete up to 2 different internships, 3-6 variable Courses| 163
FIN 450 - Business Valuation interviewing skills. Students will develop the skills required for (3 credits) analyze their personal abilities, pricing and resource planning. skills, experiences, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Introduces students to the communication strategies in terms principles of valuation and security in FMER 223. Offered: Fall or of professional standards and Spring. in both public and private firm market needs. settings. Major topics covered include the discounted cash flow, Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or FMER 340 - Merchandise income, relative, and asset better in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Sourcing and Logistics (3 approaches used in valuations. Offered: Fall and Spring. credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better FMER 315 - Writing for Examines principles of merchandising including trend in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Offered: Fall Fashion (3 credits) or Spring, as needed. forecasting, product development Builds on previous writing sourcing, and logistics of fashion experience and introduces students and apparel products. Students will FMER - Fashion to the process of professional use industry-relevant resources to Merchandising writing for the fashion world. This develop products and merchandise course examines writing for plans based on research and trend FMER 210 - Fashion and different fashion contexts including forecasts. Students will also explore Culture (3 credits) magazines, advertising, marketing, the role of logistics and allocation and new media. Assignments in retail and wholesale Examines the role of dress, the include business communications, organizations to conceptualize body, and fashion in culture, both composing a fashion blog, and historically and in contemporary customer conversion, selling developing an article for innovations, and global society. This course focuses on the publication. partnerships. meanings that individuals assign to dress and the theories that relate Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to social and cognitive reasons for in MGT 210 or MKT 210, or in FMER 320 and FMER 323. using dress as a means of equivalent. Cross-Listed as: FDES Offered: Fall. communication. aSpecific focus will 315. SEE Certification: Writing be given to gender, age, status, Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. FMER 360 - Visual ethnicity, role, and influences in Merchandising (3 credits) FMER 320 - Fashion Retailing society today. Examines the visual merchandising (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better processes at the retailing stage of in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. Examines concepts and practices of the fashion goods supplies chain. SEE Certification: Social Science. fashion retail business operations This course provides skill Offered: Fall and Spring. including classification of fashion development in visual retailers, organizational structures merchandising and a working FMER 223 - The Business of of fashion retailers, retailing skills, knowledge of the importance of Fashion (3 credits) technologies used in this area of visual product presentation in a the industry, fashion retailing retail setting. Students will identify Introduces students to the environment, and communication the stages in visual merchandising functions of and the careers within and services in fashion retailing. the fashion industry. The course processes, compare various The course also presents students theories and approaches, and examines the independent industry with a perspective on multi- select the most efficient and roles of the merchandiser, retailer, channel retailing as a major and marketer. Students will learn effective visual merchandising industry approach. strategy in a given retailing basic principles governing the situation. The use of a particular fashion movement and how to use Prerequisite: A grade of C or better industry source information to in FMER 223. Offered: Fall. simulated situation will provide a hands-on demonstration of the keep current with changes that theories and processes presented affect the trends in fashion. FMER 323 - Fashion Product Merchandising (3 credits) in the course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MKT 206. Offered: Fall or Spring. Examines the merchandising functions within the fashion goods in FMER 223. Offered: Fall or FMER 290 - Internship supply chain. The course will focus Spring. Preparation (1 credit) on product line development processes and the buying and FMER 390 - Internship (3 Prepares students to seek and selling practices of the fashion credits) obtain internships and future merchandise industry. employment opportunities. Provides the opportunity for Merchandising strategies for types students to gain career-related Students research internship of apparel categories will be experience in a professional opportunities, organize and write compared. Basic mathematical résumés, outline internship goals environment outside of the applications will be applied to classroom. Students identify and objectives, and practice opportunities and apply for 164| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog internships independently. Student and new merchandising career FMI 101H - Honors - Cinema I: placements must be approved opportunities, and changes in Storytelling (3 credits) before the start of the internship. requirements for work in fashion The internship coordinator offers and retail careers. The course will Introduces the knowledge of basic faculty oversight of the academic include collaboration with industry video production equipment, crew component and guidance of the professionals and the development functions, and techniques. Students on-site internship. Students of a professional action plan based learn and practice the foundation demonstrate achievement of goals on the application and synthesis of vocabulary of digital filmmaking with a daily journal, a self- research conducted during the and direct and shoot various short evaluation, a site evaluation, and semester. films of their own, working individually and in groups. an on-site visit from the internship Prerequisite: A grade of C or better coordinator. Students must Students also learn the principles in FMER 340 and FMER 360. of digital editing. This course is a complete 120-hours in their Offered: Fall or Spring. internship. Repeatable for credit. more demanding section of FMI 101 incorporating student-led Prerequisite: A grade of "P" or FMER 470 - Portfolio (1 credit) investigations of media literacy and better in FMER 290 and permission Prepares students for entry into the the power of individual shots and of the instructor. Offered: Fall, fashion design and merchandising cuts to affect the resultant Winterim, Spring, and Summer. profession and related fields. narrative. Students in the honors Students study the professional section also examine the historical FMER 400 - Special Topics in standards and practices shared by and cultural contexts of the Fashion (3 credits) fashion professionals and integrate contemporary state of moving- Builds on concepts, skills, and best practices relevant to their image storytelling in depth. The theories taught in 200- and 300- selected area of study, career course includes studio and lecture. interests, and goals. Students level fashion design and fashion Prerequisite: None. Only open to created professional identity merchandising courses. This course students in Freshman Honors. SEE provides students specialized materials including appropriate portfolios of examples that Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall studio experience in hands-on or Spring. production topics related to represent their abilities and fashion design and merchandising. experience in multiple context and FMI 102 - Cinema II: Continuity formats. Evaluation culminates with The course focuses on a specific (3 credits) area of creative production - a review from industry looking at both historical and professionals. Students will need to Develops skills in shooting video contemporary approaches, the purchase supplies/materials for this outside the controlled studio cultural and economic impact, and course. environment. Participants design, shoot, edit (using non-linear future influences of fashion. Topics Prerequisite: 4th year status and editing), and evaluate various vary semester to semester and may permission of the department productions. include trend forecasting, knitwear, chair. Offered: Fall and Spring. active wear, and advanced concept Prerequisite: A grade of C or better development and distribution. in FMI 101. Offered: Spring. Projects encourage FMI - Film and Moving experimentation, risk-taking, and Image FMI 201 - Cinematography I: connecting the fashion design and Black & White (3 credits) merchandising disciplines. FMI 101 - Cinema I: Analyzes the basics of black and Prerequisite: Varies depending on Storytelling (3 credits) white 16mm film and digital topic. Cross-Listed as: Cross listed Introduces knowledge of basic production. Students explore as FDES 400. Offered: Fall or video production equipment, crew composition, contrast and lighting, Spring, as needed. functions, and techniques. Students and how the black and white learn and practice the foundational image is unique in its aesthetic FMER 430 - Fashion vocabulary of digital filmmaking requirements, how it differs from Merchandising Capstone (3 and direct and shoot various short the color image, and why it is credits) films of their own, working important to understand that difference. Examines current issues and individually and in groups. themes relevant to business Students also learn the principles Prerequisite: A grade of C or better aspects of fashion and the of basic digital editing. Course in FMI 102. Offered: Fall. international apparel industry. As a includes studio and lecture. capstone experience, this course Prerequisite: None. SEE FMI 202 - Cinematography II: builds upon principles obtained Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall Color (3 credits) through those prior courses. and Spring. Emphasizes the creative aspects of Students will consider the global color cinematography (16mm and nature of the fashion industry, digital) and how it differs from business social responsibility, black & white. Students further emerging technologies, existing develop their shooting skills, Courses| 165 learning how camera movement FMI 222 - Art and Craft of storytelling, working individually and lighting complement each Editing II (3 credits) and as members of a film crew. other, and how color Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or cinematography affects production Explores further both editing and post-production, building on skills better in FMI 201 and FMI 222. design. Participants work Offered: Fall and Spring. individually and in teams to create learned in FMI 221. Students work multiple short dramatic pieces from with both student-generated and industry-standard footage, working FMI 302 - Narrative Production screenplays or treatments selected (3 credits) from student submissions. in the Avid Media Composer digital editing system, and analyze and Builds on principles learned in the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better apply advanced editing techniques. 200-level cinematography and in FMI 202 and FMI 222. Offered: editing courses. Students produce Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in FMI 221. Offered: Fall and group narrative (fiction) projects, Spring. each working in a specific crew FMI 204 - Broadcast position, to further develop the Production (3 credits) FMI 231 - Film and Moving craft of visual storytelling. Skills Introduces the techniques and Image History (3 credits) learned in the course serve as technologies of a three-camera training for the senior capstone television studio and live switching. Examines the artistic development projects in the following year. of film, television, and other Students explore how to work with Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or a green screen and virtual moving image works, from the nineteenth century to the present, better in FMI 202 and FMI 222. broadcast environments, as well as Offered: Spring. how to design and record multiple by exploring genres, aesthetics, methods of analysis, and current group and individual broadcast FMI 303 - Lighting for the projects of their own. trends. Students study the contributions of major artists and Camera (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better their works, both American and Develops skills in using light and in FMI 102. Offered: Fall or Spring, foreign. lighting equipment in a variety of as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better production situations, including on in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. location and in a controlled studio FMI 211 - Basic Screenwriting environment. Students examine the (3 credits) SEE Certification: Fine Arts or Humanities. Offered: Fall and differences in lighting between still Develops skill writing basic Spring. photography and moving images, narrative screenplays for film between direct and indirect production. Students examine the FMI 290 - Internship lighting, and between natural and process of dramatic writing, Preparation (1 credit) studio lighting. Students generate and select story ideas, manipulate the color, temperature, structure action and conflict, build Prepares students to seek and and contrast of lighting to provide characters, develop themes, and obtain internships and future effective illumination and to create create dialog. Students also learn employment opportunities. a desired mood. to identify and apply official Students research internship opportunities, organize and write Prerequisite: A grade of C or better industry screenplay formats, and in FMI 202. Offered: Fall. write a variety of short movie résumés, outline internship goals scripts of their own. and objectives, and practice interviewing skills. Students will FMI 304 - Directing the Actor Prerequisite: A grade of C or better analyze their personal abilities, (3 credits) in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE skills, experiences, and Focuses on developing the Certification: Writing Intensive and communication strategies in terms necessary skills to direct actors to Fine Arts. Offered: Fall and Spring. of professional standards and achieve a desired performance. market needs. Students practice analyzing and FMI 221 - Art and Craft of interpreting scripts to understand Editing I (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Offered: the dramatic needs of the Builds on skills learned in FMI 102. Fall and Spring. characters portrayed by the actors. Students further develop their Students learn how to block (plan) editing techniques beyond FMI 301 - Documentary/Promo the physical action of a scene and continuity. They pay special Production (3 credits) establish the rhythm of a attention to the aesthetics of when performance, as well as oversee and why to make a cut, as well as Builds on principles learned in the the design elements (set, lighting, pacing and experimental 200-level cinematography and sound, costumes) of a production. techniques. editing courses. Students produce documentary and narrative non- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better fiction films for themselves and for in FMI 202. Offered: Spring. in FMI 102. Offered: Fall. outside corporate or nonprofit clients. Students further develop skills in the craft of visual 166| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
FMI 305 - Production Design (3 deconstruct scripts, write script Prerequisite: FMI 222. Offered: Fall. credits) coverage summaries, and evaluate writing strategies and aesthetic FMI 352 - Grant Writing (3 Examines how a production choices employed by professional credits) designer affects the viewer scriptwriters. Students study Provides students with a strong experience by helping determine screenplays and treatments from what is in front of the camera and understanding of how to prepare a the earliest days of filmmaking to fundable grant proposal by helping create a more precise and the present. powerful story through visual focusing on established principles detail. Students engage in Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or of grant proposal writing, with production design planning, better in FMI 211. Offered: Spring. special emphasis on finding the considering activities that occur right grant opportunity for the from pre-production to editing. FMI 331 - Special Topics in right project. Students work Working individually and in groups, Moving-Image Media (3 individually and in groups to learn using assigned scripts and scripts credits) the best strategies for both of their own choosing, students Engages in a focused analysis of independent writing and collaboration with other propose unique solutions to the work of a particular director, production design problems. movement, historical period, or filmmakers. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or past or emerging trends in Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FMI 202. Offered: Fall. moving-image media. Students better in FMI 211. SEE Certification: research the topic in depth Writing Intensive. Offered: Spring. FMI 306 - Experimental building on knowledge from FMI 353 - Budgeting & Cinema (3 credits) previous courses. Students write critical analyses and apply concepts Scheduling Films (3 credits) Provides an opportunity for learned in the course to their own students to explore avant-garde Investigates the procedural aspects and visionary approaches to film and moving image projects. of filmmaking and recognizes their Course is repeatable for credit if filmmaking. Building on skills impact on the creative process. the topic is different. learned in FMI 202 and FMI 303, Students examine official industry- students further develop their own Prerequisite: FMI 231. Offered: Fall standard methods of producing personal aesthetic as they defy and Spring. schedules and creating budgets for filmmaking conventions and both short- and feature-length film establish innovations of their own. FMI 334 - Film Aesthetics (3 projects. Students also identify and Experimental moving images from credits) consider the significant role of the 1895 to the present are introduced Evaluates the component parts of a Assistant Director. and examined as inspiration for film, including cinematography, Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or new creative works. design, writing, and directing, and better in FMI 211. Offered: Fall. how these elements combine to Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or FMI 354 - Production better in FMI 303. Offered: Spring. create an overall dramatic effect through mise-en-scène (blocking, Management (3 credits) FMI 311 - Advanced rhythm, and camera plan). Students Examines the role of the Producer Screenwriting (3 credits) analyze how filmmakers emphasize and Production Manager on film Builds upon screenwriting and combine elements to and moving image projects and strategies and techniques learned effectively convey a desired intent. how the organizational and in FMI 211. Students learn the Students refine their personal creative sides of the filmmaking requirements for creating cinematic aesthetic by critically process intersect. Students explore competent, complete and analyzing the work of major the intricacies of set organization professional scripts in a variety of directors and/or creating new work and budget implementation and formats, including narrative, of their own. collaborate with other students on documentary and episodic. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or various projects. Students also practice developing better in FMI 231. Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: FMI 353. Offered: ideas and critiquing and revising Spring. their own and their peers’ work. FMI 341 - Sound Design (3 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or credits) FMI 355 - The Business of better in FMI 211. SEE Certification: Investigates advanced sound- Filmmaking (3 credits) Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall. recording and sound-design Provides entrepreneurial strategies techniques building on production for a self-empowered life in film FMI 313 - Script Analysis (3 and editing skills learned in and/or television, addressing the credits) previous courses. Students create business side of pre-production, Analyzes the structure and format professional-quality soundscapes production and distribution. of feature-length screenplays. for a variety of moving-image Students compare and contrast projects considering the theoretical scripts with the films that were frameworks and historical contexts produced from them. Students of audio production. Courses| 167
Students consider their own core produce the films conceived and constructions. The course furnishes artistic values and goals and how planned in that course. Working in a basis for the further development these are impacted by industry the format of their choice, and of these communications skills in demands.Prerequisite: FMI 211. following their previously FR 102. A grade of C or better is Offered: Fall. developed scripts, budgets, and required to advance to the next schedules, students deliver level. FMI 390 - Internship (3 credits) progressive versions of their films Prerequisite: By placement of Provides the opportunity for for peer and professor feedback at English Department Chair only. SEE students to gain career-related intervals throughout the semester. Certification: Humanities. Offered: experience in a professional Students who meet minimum Fall. environment outside of the grade requirements are invited to classroom. Students identify screen their work in a culminating FR 102 - Elementary French II opportunities and apply for senior showcase. (4 credits) internships independently. Student Prerequisite: FMI 401. Offered: Continues the basics of French placements must be approved Spring. communication skills covered in FR before the start of the internship. 101, especially the study of major The internship coordinator offers FMI 411 - Feature Film Writing grammatical constructions, and faculty oversight of the academic (3 credits) further develops the skills of component and guidance of the Advances screenwriting strategies reading and writing in preparation on-site internship. Students and techniques beyond the for study at the intermediate level. demonstrate achievement of goals confines of the short film, building Prerequisite: Placement, two with a regular journal, a self- on lessons learned in FMI 311 and evaluation, a site evaluation, and successful years of high school FMI 313. Students analyze an on-site visit from the internship French, or a grade of C or better in professional feature-length FR 101. SEE Certification: coordinator. Students must screenplays and then write a complete 120-hours in their Humanities. Offered: Spring. feature-length screenplay of their internship. own, following industry-standard FR 115 - French Conversation Prerequisite: A grade of "P" in FMI structures and formats. and Culture (1 credit) 290 and permission of the Prerequisite: FMI 311, FMI 313. instructor. Offered: Fall, Winterim, Offers French language students Offered: Fall. Spring, and Summer. the opportunity to enrich their classroom experience through FMI 451 - Film Distribution and FMI 401 - Senior Project: Pre- interpersonal communication in Intellectual Property (3 credits) Production (3 credits) French and to advance in their oral Immerses students in the fluency, listening comprehension, Engages students in conceiving, operational aspects of and understanding of the scripting, and planning their senior contemporary film distribution geography and cultures of the capstone projects. Students across a wide variety of media and Francophone world. Students meet develop and revise narrative scripts provides students with a firm one hour per week to converse or documentary treatments grounding in the legal issues informally and entirely in French through professor and peer surrounding copyright, fair use, and to discuss independent evaluation or work alongside and contract law. Using projects and journals, current writers and directors as creative crowdsourcing and social media, as events and media, film, music, art, advisors, based on their respective well as more traditional techniques, literature, and more, with attendees tracks within the major. Students students develop a plan to from the college community. The plan and prepare all aspects of promote themselves and their course involves three off-campus pre-production for comprehensive work. Students study intellectual excursions to various venues of film projects, including preparing property law and how it has French and Francophone culture: realistic budgets and schedules, changed over time, and apply regional museums, restaurants, shooting and editing test footage, current legal principles and parks, etc., and La Maison casting, location scouting, and guidelines to their own work. Francaise in Washington, DC, which fundraising, as needed. Plans features an exciting variety of developed in FMI 401 will be Prerequisite: FMI 302. Offered: Spring. events each month. This course is realized in FMI 402, Senior Project: graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Production. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: FMI 302. Offered: Fall. FR - French Prerequisite: Current or previous FMI 402 - Senior Project: FR 101 - Elementary French I enrollment in FR 101 or FR 102 or permission of the instructor. Production (3 credits) (4 credits) Corequisite: Current or previous Engages students in shooting and Introduces the basics of French enrollment in FR 101 or FR 102 or editing their senior capstone communication skills, including permission of the instructor. projects. Building on the work speaking, listening, reading, writing, Offered: Fall and Spring. completed in FMI 401, students and major grammatical 168| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
FR 201 - Intermediate French I features an exciting variety of FYS - First Year Seminar (3 credits) events each month. Additionally, students enrolled in FR 215 may Continues development of the FYS 100 - First Year Seminar help those students enrolled in FR (1 credit) basic communication skills of 115 in collaborative learning speaking, listening, reading, and projects. This course is graded on a Assists first-year students to writing, as well as the study of Pass/Fail basis. Repeatable for identify and use specific strategies vocabulary and grammar. Students credit. for academic, personal, and social learn to communicate in correct, success in college. The First-Year simple French. This course Prerequisite: Current or previous Seminar also serves as a tool to introduces students to selected enrollment in FR 101 or FR 102 or introduce students to the career works of literature and various permission of the instructor. and professional development aspects of French culture. Class is Corequisite: Current or previous model that will guide them conducted in French. enrollment in FR 101 or FR 102 or through their time at Stevenson permission of the instructor. University. Additional topics Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or Offered: Fall and Spring. better in FR 102, placement (three discussed in first-year seminar or more successful years of high include, but are not limited to, school French), or a score of 500+ FSCI - Forensic Sciences University regulations and on the SAT II test. SEE Certification: procedures, clarifying values and Humanities. Offered: Fall. FSCI 100 - Introduction to decision-making processes, and Forensic Sciences (3 credits) exploring the principles of career development. FR 202 - Intermediate French II Introduces the various aspects of (3 credits) forensic investigations in solving Offered: Fall and Spring. Continues development of crimes. Topics include drugs and communication skills, including toxicology, explosives, forensic FYS 102 - First Year Seminar speaking, listening, reading, and biology (DNA), forensic chemistry (1 credit) writing. This course also includes (trace evidence analysis), firearms Assists first-year students to an introduction to translation of and toolmark identification, and identify and use specific strategies works of literature and topics of questioned document examination. for academic, personal, and social French culture. Students gain Evidence collection and processing success in college. The First-Year further practice in spoken and in a manner that allows its use in Seminar also serves as a tool to written language. Students court proceedings will be covered. introduce students to the career continue the study of French Restricted to non-science majors. and professional development literature and culture. Class is Prerequisite: Placement into MATH model that will guide them conducted in French. 135 or higher. SEE Certification: through their time at Stevenson Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Scientific Reasoning. Offered: Fall University. Additional topics in FR 201. SEE Certification: and Spring. discussed in first-year seminar Humanities. Offered: Spring. include, but are not limited to, FSCI 101 - Survey of Forensic University regulations and FR 215 - French Conversation Sciences (3 credits) procedures, clarifying values and decision-making processes, and and Culture (1 credit) Introduces the student interested exploring the principles of career Offers French language students in a career in forensic sciences to development. the opportunity to enrich their the various scientific disciplines classroom experience through involved in collecting and analyzing Offered: Spring. interpersonal communication in evidence. Topics include crime French and to advance in their oral scene investigation, trace evidence GDES - Graphic Design fluency, listening comprehension, analysis, fingerprints, forensic and understanding of the chemistry (drugs and toxicology) GDES 125 - Fundamentals of geography and cultures of the and biology (serology and DNA), Digital Media (3 credits) Francophone World. Students meet bloodstain pattern analysis and one hour per week to converse arson and explosives. This course is Introduces basic skills and key informally and entirely in French designed for science majors who concepts in computer graphics and to discuss independent intend to pursue further study in using industry-standard software. projects and journals, current forensic sciences. Restricted to Students develop the ability to events and media, film, music, art, science majors. create, control, and manipulate digital images for print, interactive, literature, and more, with attendees Prerequisite: None. Offered: Spring. from the college community. The and motion media using a course involves three off-campus Macintosh platform in a studio excursions to various venues of environment. In-class French and Francophone culture: demonstrations and exercises are regional museums, restaurants, supplemented by research-based parks, etc., and La Maison projects incorporating historic and Française in Washington, DC, which contemporary visual culture and Courses| 169 digital design references. Students historical and contemporary standards of typography. These are required to apply the examples of applied design skills will be demonstrated in single appropriate newly learned tools in thinking. Computer production and multi-page assignments. This the creation of original imagery. techniques, presentation, and course includes studio and lecture. Emphasis is placed on selecting critiquing skills will be further Students will need to purchase and utilizing software and developed through practice. This supplies/materials for this course. hardware in accordance with course includes studio and lecture. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better professional standards and Students will need to purchase in GDES 125 and ART 113 OR a practices. Course includes studio supplies/materials for this course. grade of C or better in GDES 125 and lecture. Students will need to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and FMI 102. Offered: Fall. purchase supplies/materials for this in both ART 113 and GDES 125. course. Offered: Fall. GDES 270 - Introduction to Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall Corporate Communication and Spring. GDES 211 - Graphic Design II Design (3 credits) (3 credits) GDES 208 - Web Design I (3 Builds on technology skills Builds on knowledge and skills introduced in GDES 125. This credits) introduced in Graphic Design I. course gives non-designers the Introduces the basic concepts Through well-defined problems skills they need to produce integral to designing websites for and with an emphasis on professional publications, including interactive media. Students learn developing independent working writing, editing, designing, and interactive design principles and methods, students use critical and printing. Emphasis is placed on standards-based design practices creative thinking to formulate communicating ideas effectively in that underlie digital design effective design solutions. With a variety of media, understanding production. Using front-end guidance, students will determine basic design and typographic development techniques, students their preferred process for principles, and using publishing will design wire frames and then conducting research and working software to create print-ready implement these creative designs through idea development and documents. This course includes as websites. Emphasis will be on implementation phases of the studio and lecture. Students will the website development process design process. Design thinking need to purchase and workflow including how to strategies are applied to produce supplies/materials for this course. create and manipulate both audience-focused design solutions. Restricted to non-graphic design hypertext markup language (HTML) Students will determine how majors and cascading style sheet (CSS) design solutions will translate onto Prerequisite: A grade of C or better web pages; designing images and multimedia platforms based on in GDES 125. Offered: Spring. typography for the Web; planning research of the end-user. information architecture; and Presentation and critiquing skills GDES 290 - Internship increasing usability, accessibility, will be further developed as Preparation (1 credit) and functionality for an enhanced students learn to interpret, discuss, user experience online. This course and compare visual forms and Prepares students to seek and includes studio and lecture. messages. This course includes obtain internships and future Students will need to purchase studio and lecture. Students will employment opportunities. supplies/materials for this course need to purchase Students research internship supplies/materials for this course. opportunities, organize and write Prerequisite: A grade of C or better résumés, outline internship goals in ART 110 and GDES 125. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and objectives, and practice Spring. in GDES 210. Offered: Spring. interviewing skills. Students will GDES 210 - Graphic Design I GDES 230 - Typography I (3 analyze their personal abilities, skills, experiences, and (3 credits) credits) communication strategies in terms Emphasizes research, idea Provides students with a strong of professional standards and generation, and creating solutions foundation in typography, a market needs. to a range of open-ended fundamental element in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better problems using the process of communication design. Students in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Offered: design thinking. Through broad acquire an appreciation of type as Fall and Spring. topics and group projects, students form and as a communication will become familiar with design element, learn to recognize thinking practices and design typographic terminology, terminology. Students will apply standards, and historical contexts, creative and critical thinking to while explaining production and develop solutions for graphic layout approaches. Students utilize design problems. Consideration of both hand-skills and industry- audience and related design standard software techniques to factors will be examined along with learn and practice the professional 170| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
GDES 308 - Web Design II (3 GDES 330 - Typography ll (3 practicing designers. Through this credits) credits) exposure, students synthesize established and emerging design Builds on web design concepts, Applies conceptual and practical practices and technologies into skills, and strategies developed in aspects of typography and coursework. This course includes Web Design I, advancing further publication design while lecture, studio, and the development and developing an appreciation of the demonstrations. Students will need implementation of interactive limitations of print and digital to purchase supplies/materials for design projects. This course environments and discovering the this course. focuses on synthesizing more possibilities within these complex elements of hypertext limitations. Students will recognize Prerequisite: A grade of C or better markup language (HTML) and typography as an art form as well in GDES 310. Offered: Spring. cascading style sheet (CSS), and as a crucial element in introduces students to basic Flash communication design and study GDES 390 - Internship (3 animation and scripting techniques individual characteristics of type, credits) to realize creative design solutions. recognizing the effect typography Provides the opportunity for Intermediate level websites are has on the reader. Emphasis will be students to gain career-related created for various platforms. placed on taking typography to a experience in a professional Design aesthetics and typography professional level through practical environment outside of the principles are emphasized as assignments with the ultimate goal classroom. Students identify applicable to interactive media. of constructing portfolio-ready opportunities and apply for Design for mobile devices and projects. This course includes internships independently. Student small screens, content studio and lecture. Students will placements must be approved management systems (CMS), and need to purchase before the start of the internship. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) supplies/materials for this course. The internship coordinator offers are also addressed. This course Prerequisite: A grade of C or better faculty oversight of the academic includes studio and lecture. in GDES 230. Offered: Spring. component and guidance of the Students will need to purchase on-site internship. Students supplies/materials for this course. GDES 370 - The Relationship demonstrate achievement of goals Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of Design and Business (3 with a daily journal, a self- in GDES 208. Offered: Fall. evaluation, a site evaluation, and credits) an on-site visit from the internship GDES 310 - Graphic Design III Analyzes the client/designer coordinator. Students must relationship from both design and (3 credits) complete 120-hours in their business perspectives while seeking internship. Repeatable for credit. Builds on problem-solving and to develop a mutual appreciation. creative processes developed in Emphasis will be placed on Prerequisite: A grade of "P" in Graphic Design II with continued analyzing case studies, writing a GDES 290 and permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, Winterim, development in the design brief, understanding and implementation of design communicating responsibilities, and Spring, and Summer. strategies. Students solve more addressing ethical and legal GDES 410 - Portfolio & complex human-centered design questions. Students will need to problems using design thinking purchase supplies/materials for this Professional Development (3 and professional production course. credits) practices to create multiple Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prepares students for entry into the prototypes that function across in GDES 211 or GDES 270. Offered: graphic design profession or various media platforms. Students Fall. related field. Students study the conduct design research, integrate professional standards and visual culture, demonstrate GDES 380 - Professional practices shared by all areas of intermediate level design software Design Studio (3 credits) graphic design and integrate best knowledge, and practice practices relevant to their production techniques. Through Simulates a professional design motivated strengths, career research, collaboration, critiques studio environment. Students work interests, life values, and stated and presentations students solve independently and collaboratively short- and long-term goals. design problems, formulate to solve design problems Students create meaningful and solutions, document their findings, presented by invited guest faculty. engaging professional identity and compose visual forms. This With the guidance and mentoring materials including appropriate course includes studio, lecture, and of the guest faculty, students portfolios of examples that field trips. Students will need to employ professional design represent their abilities and purchase supplies/materials for this standards and practices while experience in multiple contexts and course. building prototypes, implementing formats. A series of workshops are production techniques, and included to help students navigate Prerequisite: A grade of C or better evaluating designs in critiques and in GDES 211. Offered: Fall. the first 3-5 years of professional presentations. Students gain access work life. Evaluation culminates to a professional network of Courses| 171 with a review from a professional GDES 480 - Design Studio includes learning how to round table. Students will need to Special Topics (3 credits) collaborate with others, to define purchase supplies/materials for this and research real-world problems, course. Provides graphic design seniors to identify different methodologies with a variety of design studio Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and approaches to problems, and experiences that present specific to work independently as well as in GDES 308 and GDES 330. design skill sets and problem- Offered: Fall. contribute to a group effort. solving methods in a design studio Students will apply the strategies setting. Studios will be taught by a for academic and personal success GDES 440 - Designing for a variety of faculty and professional Target Market (3 credits) they identified in First Year Seminar designers whose experiences are specifically to their honors Focuses on how to research and relevant to the specific Design coursework. design for a target market. Studio topic. Students will Students apply research, synthesize techniques and Offered: Spring. conceptual problem-solving skills, technologies learned in the major and elements of graphic design to with simultaneous exploration of HON 400 - Grand Challenges case study projects. Emphasis will career opportunities. This course (3 credits) be placed on methodology for includes studio and lecture. Provides an opportunity for research and idea generation, the Students will need to purchase students to use interdisciplinary ability to design for a specific supplies/materials for this course. thinking and collaboration to target market, and the ability to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better propose unique solutions to present concepts clearly. This in GDES 310. Offered: Fall, current problems in society. course includes studio and lecture. Winterim, and Spring. Students will develop, analyze, and Students will need to purchase deliver possible solutions to the supplies/materials for this course. relevant stakeholders. Repeatable for credit. GEO - Geography Communication skills, both written Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and oral, will be emphasized. in GDES 208 and GDES 211. GEO 111 - World Regional Restricted to honors students. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. Geography (3 credits) Prerequisite: HON 100, 4 honors Introduces the physical, political, sections of SEE classes, at least 1 GDES 450 - Senior Capstone economic, and cultural elements of honors contract. Offered: Fall and (3 credits) the world regions. This course Spring. Provides an opportunity for emphasizes the distinctive yet comparative nature of major students to prepare a collaborative HIST - History Design Showcase presenting regions and their impact on current events. individual work from senior-level HIST 100 - History Forum (1 design students in a physical and Prerequisite: ENG 151 or ENG 153 credit) online presentation. Work can or equivalent (may be taken include, but is not limited to, concurrently). Offered: Fall and Provides an experiential capstone products, objects, designs, Spring. for history majors. During the interactive experiences, and unique internship, students will perform a processes. Students work GEO 112 - Human Geography minimum of 120 hours of career- collaboratively to research possible (3 credits) related work under the guidance of a history faculty mentor and an topics and choose a theme. Large- Studies the institutions and spatial scale ideas tackling cultural, on-site supervisor from the variations of human society. This sponsoring organization. political, social, or economic issues course emphasizes understanding are encouraged. From detailed Internships are arranged human culture in a geographic individually to match students' individual proposals, students context. spend the spring semester realizing career goals and interests with Prerequisite: ENG 150, 151, or ENG their project. Modeling a sponsors' needs. This course may 153, or equivalent (may be taken professional design student setting, be repeated for credit under concurrently). SEE Certification: students navigate through the certain circumstances Social Science. Offered: Fall and design process technically, Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall Spring. conceptually, and socially. Students and Spring. will need to purchase supplies/materials for this course. HON - Honors HIST 105 - World History I (3 Prerequisite: Senior status, and a credits) grade of C or better in GDES 310. HON 100 - Honors Seminar (1 Focuses on the diverse forces that Offered: Spring. credits) helped shape the world in which Provides students with a theoretical we live. This course traces the foundation for later honors development of world civilizations coursework in project-based, from the origins of humankind to interdisciplinary learning, which 172| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog the Early Modern era, with special equivalent (may be taken concurrently). SEE Certification: WI. emphasis on Western civilization. concurrently). Only open to Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better students in Freshman Honors. SEE in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 Certification: Humanities. Offered: HIST 210 - African American (may be taken concurrently). SEE Fall and Spring. History (3 credits) Certification: Humanities. Offered: Traces the struggles, Fall and Spring. HIST 110 - The United States: accomplishments, and impact of 1877 to Present (3 credits) African Americans through the HIST 106 - World History II (3 Surveys the major events, ideas, course of United States history. credits) and personalities critical to the This course explores the cultural Focuses on the diverse forces that development of the United States heritage of African peoples, the helped shape the world in which from 1877 to the present. This impact of the slave trade, slavery, we live. This course traces the course will examine the and the development of racism. It development of world civilizations consequences of the Civil War and also traces the struggle for from the Early Modern era to the Reconstruction, Populism, freedom and justice in America present, with special emphasis on Progressivism, the two World Wars, from the colonial period to the Western civilization. the Roaring Twenties, the Great present. Depression, the Cold War, and the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better post-Cold War world. in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE or equivalent (may be taken Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Certification: Humanities. Offered: concurrently). SEE Certification: in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 Fall, as needed. Humanities. Offered: Fall and or equivalent (may be taken Spring. concurrently). SEE Certification: HIST 211 - Topics in History (3 Humanities. Offered: Fall and credits) HIST 109 - The United States: Spring. Examines specialized topics in Colonial America to 1877 (3 History, usually centered on a HIST 208 - Introduction to credits) particular theme, person, event, or History (3 credits) Surveys the major events, ideas, era. The particular topic will vary Introduces students to the with each offering and will be and personalities critical to the development of the United States foundational concepts and dependent upon faculty and up to 1877. This course will methods of history. This course student interest. This course may surveys the basic knowledge be repeated for credit. examine the settlement and development of the American required of individuals working in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better colonies, the American Revolution, the fields of academic history, in ENG 152 or ENG 153 or museum studies, historic the Civil War and Reconstruction, permission of Chair. SEE and will look at the collision of preservation, cultural resources Certification: Humanities. Offered: cultures and ideas that led to the management, and related fields Fall, Winterim, and Spring. and emphasizes the issues related formation of early America. to communicating about history to HIST 215 - Hands on History (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better the general public. This course also credits) in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 explores various careers open to Provides students an opportunity or equivalent (may be taken individuals with a strong to engage in original historical concurrently). SEE Certification: background in history. Humanities. Offered: Fall and investigations that maximize the Prerequisite: A C or better in ENG Spring. use of archival sources primary 152 or ENG 153. Offered: Fall. sources. Students will interact with HIST 109H - Honors - The collections in archives, research HIST 209 - Research and United States: Colonial libraries, and special collections as Writing in History (3 credits) America to 1877 (3 credits) they develop theses, engage in Introduces students to the use of research, perform analyses, and Surveys the major events, ideas, the tools and methods of develop research findings. When and personalities critical to the historians used to interpret and possible, these investigations will development of the United States evaluate historical sources and to be in service to another community up to 1877. This course will construct narratives based on agency. examine the settlement and primary and secondary research. In development of the American Prerequisite: A grade of C or better addition, students will develop in ENG 152 or ENG 153; a 100- or colonies, the American Revolution, skills in presenting history to a the Civil War and Reconstruction, 200- level history class, or variety of general public permission of Chair. Offered: and will look at the collision of audiences. cultures and ideas that led to the Winterim. formation of early America. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in HIST 109 and ENG 152 or ENG Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 153 (HIST 109 may be taken in ENG 151 or ENG 153 or Courses| 173
HIST 220 - American History political structures on the variety of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and Community Service (3 family structures in the Western in a 100- or 200-level history class and non-Western worlds. and ENG 152 or ENG 153. Offered: credits) Fall and Spring. Explores the question Who are we Prerequisite: ENG 152 or ENG 153 as Americans? Through a survey of (may be taken concurrently) or permission of the Chair. SEE HIST 325 - Fieldwork in US history in conjunction with a Archival Operations (3 credits) service project in a nonprofit Certification: Humanities. Offered: Provides students an opportunity organization. The course topic may Fall or Spring. to participate in the operation of rotate occasionally HIST 270 - Revolutionary an archive, research library, or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better America (3 credits) special collection as a service to in ENG 152 or ENG 153. Explores the American the community. Students will Corequisite: focusing on one Revolutionary Era that transformed provide important services to aspect of national identity and America and the world in the last historical collections by engaging perception. SEE Certification: half of the eighteenth century. in collection inventories, Humanities. Offered: Spring. Students will study such topics as preservation work, bibliographic analyses, and editorial processing. HIST 230 - American Women's the American Revolution as a military and political struggle and Students will engage in research History (3 credits) as a war of ideas, the writing of the related to the collection(s) they are Examines the history of women in U.S. Constitution, the establishment processing and prepare public the United States from the time of of political parties and the election history products as a result of their the Native Americans in the pre- to office of Thomas Jefferson. This efforts. Students will reflect on colonial era to the present. This course will also examine the history their experiences and describe how course explores how women's of women, Native Americans, and those experiences affect the roles, status, image, and legal African Americans. trajectory of their path toward a rights evolved due to social and career. This course is repeatable for economic change and as a result Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credit. of the activism of reformers and in ENG 152 or ENG 153 or permission of the chair. SEE Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or writers. Certification: Humanities. Offered: better in a 100- or 200-level Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Fall or Spring. history class and ENG 152 or ENG in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE 153 and permission of the Certification: Humanities. Offered: HIST 311 - Topics in General instructor. Offered: Winterim. Spring, as needed. History (3 credits) HIST 330 - Riches, Radicals, HIST 238 - History of Baltimore Focuses on a particular period or and Reformers: 1877-1920 (3 on a specialized topic in general (3 credits) history. This course involves credits) Introduces students to the history significant analysis of primary Examines political, social, economic, of Baltimore from colonial times to sources. Recent topics have been and cultural life in the US from the present. This course examines The Age of Shakespeare, Making of 1877 to 1920, the decades in which changes in politics and the the US Constitution, Roaring the country grew from a mostly economy, in the physical Twenties & Great Depression, rural, agrarian society into an environment, and in the lives of Fifties & Film, Colonial America, urban, industrialized world power. ordinary Baltimoreans. This course Expansion & Explosion, and This course will explore themes also explores the ways in which Modern American Sports History. such as big business, immigration, Baltimore's history reflects both This course may be repeated for labor strife, segregation, national trends and its own credit if topics are different. progressive reform, and particular mix of North and South, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better imperialism and their impact on race, ethnicity, and class. the lives of ordinary Americans. in a 100- or 200-level history class Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE Certification: Humanities. Offered: in a 100- or 200-level American Certification: Humanities. Offered: Fall and Spring. history class and ENG 152 or ENG Fall. 153. SEE Certification: Humanities. HIST 312 - Topics in Public Offered: Fall and Spring. HIST 265 - History of the History (3 credits) HIST 331 - American Material Family (3 credits) Focuses on a specialized topic/field Explores the family as the in public history. Recent Culture (3 credits) fundamental social unit in nearly topics/fields have been: historic Explores how the objects that we every society. This course traces preservation, museum studies, make and use can help us the evolution of the family from historical archeology, archives, and understand the American past and the Neolithic era to the present. oral history. This course may be present. Students will study things Students study the impact of repeated for credit if topics/fields both large and small, including geography, economy, religion, and are different. patterns of land use, historic 174| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog architecture, tools, furniture, plates, history class and ENG 152 or ENG SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. and silverware. This course focuses 153. Offered: Fall, as needed. Offered: Fall or Spring. on both high-style art objects and utilitarian, vernacular objects. This HIST 350 - Independent Study HIST 450 - History Internship class especially considers the (2-3 credits) (Variable credits) changing roles of class, gender, Provides students with the Provides an experiential capstone and race in American material opportunity to complete a rigorous for history majors. During the culture. approved project under close internship, students will perform a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better faculty supervision during the minimum of 120 hours of career- in a 100- or 200-level American course of a semester. The topic of related work under the guidance of history class and ENG 152 or ENG study may not be one covered in a history faculty mentor and an 153. Offered: Spring. an existing HIST course. on-site supervisor from the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better sponsoring organization. HIST 336 - The American Civil in a 100- or 200-level American Internships are arranged War (3 credits) history class and ENG 152 or ENG individually to match students' Explores the American Civil War 153. Also, permission of the career goals and interests with from its root causes to its supervising instructor, the sponsors' needs. This course may aftermath. Course topics include humanities and public history be repeated for credit under the military and political leadership, department chair, the Executive certain circumstances. new and improved technologies, Vice President for Academic Affairs Prerequisite: Senior or second- the battles from Fort Sumter to and Provost and Dean required. semester junior public history Appomattox, and the impact of the Offered: Fall and Spring. major status; at least 24 credits in war on the civilian population. history, including HIST 208 and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better HIST 410 - The Great HIST 209; and a minimum in a 100- or 200-level American Historians (3 credits) cumulative 2.50 GPA for seniors history class and ENG 152 or ENG Examines the nature of historical and 2.75 GPA for second semester 153. SEE Certification: Humanities. writing in the ancient world up to juniors. Offered: Fall and Spring. Offered: Fall, as needed. the present day. This course will explore the ways in which historical IAD - Interactive Design HIST 337 - The United States: writing has changed over time and The Sixties (3 credits) has been shaped by historians' IAD 380 - Advanced Interactive Emphasizes primary sources to preconceptions, moral judgments, Studio (3 credits) explore the fast-paced social, political philosophies, and specific historical contexts. Builds on web design skills political, and cultural changes that developed in VCD 208 and VCD occurred in America from 1960 to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 308: Web Design I and II. This 1974. This course explores major in a 100- or 200-level history class course covers the utilization of trends in society, the economy, and and ENG 152 or ENG 153. Offered: advanced elements of hypertext politics. Topics include the Fall or Spring. markup language (HTML), more presidencies of Kennedy, Johnson, complex cascading style sheets and Nixon; the civil rights and HIST 411 - Senior Seminar (3 (CSS), and integrating multimedia black liberation movements; the credits) and interactive files into web Vietnam War; the rise and fall of Provides an academic capstone for pages. Web analytics, current the New Left; and the counter- history majors with a focus on a scripts, plug-ins, and standards- culture. specific time period, theme, person, based code validation are Prerequisite: A grade of C or better event, or idea. The subject will be incorporated. Students produce in a 100- or 200-level American investigated thoroughly from a multifaceted interactive web history class and ENG 152 or ENG wide variety of perspectives. solutions for a variety of interactive 153. Offered: Fall or Spring. Emphasis will be placed upon design challenges and practice interpreting the subject through using newly published applications. HIST 339 - The United States the primary written and material Emphasis is placed on creating and Since 1970 (3 credits) record and through contrasting rendering solutions that are Examines life in the US from 1970 interpretations that illustrate the portfolio-quality and adhere to to the present. Particular emphasis complexity and depth of the professional standards and best is devoted to the impact of the subject and its lasting significance practices. Students will need to following on society: the legacy of and influence. This course may be purchase supplies/materials for this the 1960s, the scientific and repeated for credit if topics are course. technological revolution, the different. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better changing nature of immigration, Prerequisite: Senior public history in GDES 308. Offered: Spring. and globalization and the role of major status; A grade of C or America in the world. better in a 100- or 200-level Prerequisite: A grade of C or better history class and ENG 152 or ENG in a 100- or 200-level American 153 or permission of the instructor. Courses| 175
IAD 381 - Mobile and INBUS - International INBUS 347 - International Responsive Design (3 credits) Business Human Resource Management Focuses on mobile and interactive (3 credits) design for new and emerging INBUS 201 - Survey of Examines the administrative and digital environments. Students International Business (3 structural human resource develop the skills to use media credits) challenges for organizations that queries and to create flexible Examines the reasons why have operations outside the United layouts, fluid grids, responsive States. Students will differentiate navigation, and scaling images. companies engage in international business, the modes of entry, the international from domestic HR Emphasis is placed on designing, external environment which practices as they relate to developing, and implementing a organizational employee mobile website, a desktop website, influences strategies and their implementation, and the requirements. Emphasis will be and a single responsive version of international operations decisions. placed on specific factors that a web site that can be shared by need to be considered in making multiple digital platforms including This course provides a critical dimension to the understanding of international human resource tablets. Responsive designs are the current business environment management decisions. Specifically, specifically developed to fit screen the course will focus on size, platform, touch interfaces, and and will prepare students to function more knowledgeably in understanding and managing the orientation of each digital many business careers. cultural differences in foreign device. Design aesthetics and countries; preparing and managing typography principles are utilized Prerequisite: A grade of C or better organizational expatriates; in accordance with best practices. in MGT 204. Offered: Fall and designing and aligning In-class demonstrations and lab Spring. organizational HR practices for exercises supplement hands-on global organizations; and designing research-oriented projects. INBUS 315 - International formal working structures for Students integrate strategies for Business Management (3 international HR departments. creating robust interactive credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better solutions based upon peer reviews Examines international business in MGT 318. Cross-Listed as: MGT and critiques. Students will need to activities and how business and 347. Offered: Fall or Spring. purchase supplies/materials for this management decisions are affected course. by international politics, treaties, INBUS 416 - International Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and agreements. This course also Finance (3 credits) in GDES 308. Offered: Spring. discusses differences in customs Examines the operation and and ethics, changes in monetary financing of businesses and other exchange rates, uses of foreign INT 100 - Principles of organizations in the global capital labor, and effects of natural events markets. This course will discuss on management decisions. Academic Integrity the key differences between Prerequisite: A grade of C or better INT 100 - Principles of domestic and international finance, in MGT 204 and MKT 206. Cross- including exchange rate exposure Academic Integrity (0 credit) Listed as: MGT 315. Offered: Fall and management, political risk, Provides incoming students with an and Spring. international taxation, and overview of academic integrity and international financial instruments. Stevenson’s academic misconduct INBUS 325 - International Prerequisite: A grade of C or better process. Through a series of Marketing (3 credits) in FIN 300 or FIN 303. Cross-Listed Blackboard modules, students will Examines the economic, cultural, as: FIN 416. Offered: Fall or Spring, gain an understanding of what political, and technological factors as needed. academic integrity is, why it is that affect the marketing of goods, important, and Stevenson’s services, and experiences INBUS 420 - International definitions of academic worldwide. Emphasis is on the Operations Management (3 misconduct. Additionally, students problems and decisions involved credits) will learn about campus resources across and within international that promote academic integrity, borders, and the structure in Examines the strategic and tactical an important component of international markets. Students will aspects of international operations student success. gain insight into developing and global supply chain management. Topics discussed Offered: Fall and Spring. marketing strategies outside the U.S. include the full supply chain management cycle beginning with Prerequisite: A grade of C or better global operational issues, raw in MKT 206. Cross-Listed as: MKT material procurement, production, 325. Offered: Fall and Spring. warehousing, and delivery of finished goods to end customers. This course will focus on key 176| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog differences between domestic and INDSC 260 - Introduction to INDSC 360 - Interdisciplinary international operations and Interdisciplinary Studies (3 Research and Writing (3 contemporary supply chain challenges presented by credits) credits) globalization. Introduces concepts and principles Provides an opportunity for of interdisciplinarity. Students students to examine a topic of Corequisite: MGT 313. Cross-Listed develop skills in interdisciplinary personal interest through as: MGT 420. Offered: Fall or research and problem solving, oral independent interdisciplinary Spring, as needed. and written communication, and research. Continues practice in INBUS 430 - International integrating diverse perspectives. problem solving, oral and written communication, and integration of Economics (3 credits) Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 152 of ENG 153 and diverse perspectives, the skills Examines the major issues in the featured in INDSC 260. area of international trade and declared Interdisciplinary Studies major. SEE Certification: Writing Prerequisite: Grade of C or better their implications regarding global Intensive. Offered: Fall or Spring, as in INDSC 260 or other 200-level welfare. The major topics discussed include sources of comparative needed. writing intensive course with approval of the program advantage, gains and losses from INDSC 320 - Internship (3 coordinator and declared trade, globalization, and trade policy. The effects of exchange rate credits) Interdisciplinary Studies major. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. and domestic macro policies on Provides opportunity for career- Offered: Fall and Spring. global economies are also related work experience in a discussed. student's area of study. Under faculty supervision, internships are INDSC 450 - Senior Project: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better arranged on an individual basis to Seminar in Interdisciplinary in EC 201 and EC 202. Cross-Listed match students' career goals and Studies (3 credits) as: EC 430. Offered: Fall or Spring, interests with employers' needs. as needed. Supports research-based projects Career Services provides assistance presented by Interdisciplinary INBUS 470 - International in locating internships. Internships Studies majors in partial fulfillment require a minimum of 120 hours at Business Law (3 credits) of the requirements for the the employer's site plus an bachelor's degree. Each senior Examines various aspects of internship journal and reflective investigates a special interest or international business law, essay evaluating the position and problem incorporating selected including multinational enterprises, experience. Students should approaches and perspectives of the trade in goods, services and labor, arrange their internship prior to core disciplines of his or her money and banking, foreign registering for the semester. unique interdisciplinary program. investment, sales, intellectual Grading is pass/fail. Internships Prerequisite: Senior status and property, transportation, financing, may or not be paid depending permission of the Interdisciplinary taxation, environmental protection, upon employer policy. and dispute resolution. Studies program coordinator. Prerequisite: Junior status and Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better other prerequisites may apply. For in LAW 130 and LAW 210 (for information, students should Legal Studies majors) or LAW 208 contact their department chair or IS - Information Systems or LAW 308 (for business and program coordinator. Offered: Fall accounting majors) and senior and Spring. IS 135 - MS Office Applications status. Cross-Listed as: LAW 470. (3 credits) Offered: Fall. INDSC 350 - Topics in Provides students the opportunity Interdisciplinary Studies (3 to design professional quality INDSC - Interdisciplinary credits) business and technical documentation using basic and Studies Examines selected issues or themes that can be approached from at advanced features of MS Excel least two academic disciplines. including integration with MS INDSC 200 - Readings in Word and MS PowerPoint. Contemporary Thought (1 Rotating topics may be developed within the following categories: Emphasis will be placed on those credit) social phenomena and events, functions commonly used in the Guided reading on a contemporary ideas and applications, or area workplace. theme. Course materials and studies. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall discussion are multidisciplinary in Prerequisite: Third-year status or and Spring. content. permission of the program Prerequisite: Grade of C or better coordinator of interdisciplinary in ENG 152. Offered: Fall and studies. Offered: Fall and Spring. Spring. Courses| 177
IS 140 - Information Systems remove distance barriers, reduce and administration of Windows Architecture and Design (3 time for processing and decision Active Directory. Students will making, and support effective and create from the ground up a credits) efficient use of scarce resources. In network infrastructure using Examines the component this course students will learn skills Windows Advanced Server. Domain technologies of information system and techniques used to implement Name System (DNS), forest architectures. The course will cover and operate marketplace IT tools designs, site topology and the design principles behind to support organizational replication, organizational unit computer hardware and peripheral objectives and strategies. This structure, group policy and devices, network components, and course is a broad survey of IT- delegation of control are just a few network operating systems. related topics and introduces of the essential topics covered in Students will explore topics in students to business information this course. computer hardware design from systems, IT infrastructure and handheld devices to large-scale Prerequisite: A grade of C or better emerging technologies, security, in IS 231. Offered: Fall and Spring. super computers. telecommunications, the Internet Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall and the Web, decisions making IS 240 - Programming and Spring. systems, and ethical and social Concepts (3 credits) issues in IT. IS 150 - Relational Database Introduces programming constructs Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall common to most languages, laying Design & SQL with MS Access and Spring. a solid foundation on which more (3 credits) advanced topics will build. The Explores relational database IS 231 - Network Technologies course will introduce a modern architecture and provides hands-on (3 credits) integrated development instruction in SQL using Microsoft Prepares the student to perform environment. Key topics will Access. Students will evaluate the key network configuration and include object oriented business requirement and design troubleshooting skills used by IT programming design concepts, GUI an effective relational database professionals. Students will learn design guidelines, data structures, solution. Students will perform the functional concepts of leading and database connectivity. common workplace SQL tasks such network architectures. Students Students will design a series of as creating databases, tables and examine in detail the TCP and IP small business applications linked reports; inserting, updating, and family of communication protocols, to a database. selecting rows; designing queries, structured cabling systems, fiber Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall views, and data entry forms; and optic and wireless systems. and Spring. importing and exporting of data. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall in IS 140. Offered: Fall and Spring. IS 241 - C# Object Oriented and Spring. Programming (3 credits) IS 232 - TCP and IP Applies principles of object- IS 170 - Systems Development Communication Protocols for oriented programming using C#. with UML (3 credits) Windows and UNIX (3 credits) Key topics include the .NET Addresses the processes and Prepares the student in the Integrated Development methodologies of systems planning, installation, configuration, Environment, control structures, development to include project and management of a TCP- and methods, properties, classes, management; systems analysis; and IP-based network. Students will inheritance, polymorphism, data modeling of systems, data, learn to monitor, optimize, abstraction, arrays, data structures, processes, and applications. Object diagnose, and resolve problems on collections, ADO .NET, GUI forms, Oriented Analysis and Design the network using standard tools controls, events, multimedia, Methodologies using Unified and utilities found in the graphics, and web services. Modeling Language (UML) are workplace. The internal process of Students will build a series of explored. TCP will be examined along with database connected business Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall the classic hacking attacks and applications. and Spring. countermeasure techniques. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 240. Offered: Spring. IS 201 - Management in IS 231. Offered: Spring. Information Systems (3 IS 252 - Advanced SQLQuery credits) IS 235 - Advanced Windows Design with Oracle & SQL Introduces effective and efficient Server Architecture & Server (3 credits) use of information technology (IT) Administration (3 credits) Develops proficiency in effective to support the mission of the Examines the management tools database and query design. organization which is critical. essential for creating, designing, Students will learn the underlying Strategic use of IT and the ability and maintaining a Windows Server concepts of complex SQL Queries, to manage information systems Active Directory. Students will learn the key to writing serviceable code, enables organizations to reduce or planning, installation, configuration, the normalization of data to 178| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog minimize duplication and errors, political issues in e-commerce. effective routed infrastructure will the design of stored procedures Students will also conceptualize be addressed. and triggers to improve system and create a basic business- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better performance, optimization focused website using popular free in IS 232. Offered: Fall. techniques using cursors and join and low-cost web design tools. statements, transaction control, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better IS 332 - High Speed techniques for securing data, and in IS 201. Offered: Fall and Spring. Broadband Networks (3 tools for testing data integrity. credits) Students will design a multi-table, IS 302 - Integrating normalized, relational business Provides an in-depth examination Technology and Digital of leading broadband network database and advanced SQL Learning in the Classroom (3 queries. technologies including ATM, xDSL, credits) Cable Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, T- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Explores how technology is Carrier Systems, SONET and SDH, in IS 240. Offered: Spring. restructuring learning in the Frame Relay, SMDS, VOIP, IS 260 - Presentation Theory classroom. Students evaluate and Internet2, and GEANT. The course will also explore topics in fiber and Application (3 credits) integrate current technologies into the curriculum to improve their optic systems including Covers the design of effective and teaching and children's learning. Wavelength Division Multiplexing dynamic audio and visual Current trends in integrating (WDM) and Dense WDM (DWDM). presentations, examining both technology and digital media for Students will learn how to design theoretical and practical aspects of educational purposes will be and cost out global network audio and visual presentations. examined. Registration is limited to connections, and compare the Students will focus on early childhood, elementary and leading product offerings from the presentations for business and middle school majors. top tier vendors in each area of technical reports using multimedia broadband network technology. presentation software as the Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better primary tool. Students will have in IS 231. Offered: Fall. several opportunities to hone and IS 320 - Human-Computer demonstrate their presentation Interaction (3 credits) IS 335 - Wireless LANS and skills through a series of practical Mobile Communication assignments. A capstone Addresses the practical principles presentation will also be required. and guidelines needed to develop Systems (3 credits) high quality interface designs for Examines the concepts and Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall interactive systems, specifically implementation of wireless and Spring. ones that users can understand, technologies to include the IEEE IS 280 - Data Management (3 predict, and control. The course 802.11 family of wireless local area credits) covers theoretical foundations of network standards, IEEE 802.16 Wi- human-computer interaction and MAX, Local Multipoint Distribution Explores data storage, data design processes such as expert Service (LMDS), satellite networks archiving, quality assurance, data reviews and usability testing. (GEO, MEO, LEO), microwave and warehousing, data mining, and Students will assess design laser links, and Mobile IP. Students data security from a technology considerations with respect to how will explore technologies such as management perspective. humans act and react when the cellular communications Prerequisite: A grade of C or better confronted with a variety of system, General Packet Radio in IS 150. Offered: Spring. interfaces, with balanced emphasis Services (GPRS), Global System for on mobile devices, Web, and Mobile communication (GSM), IS 301 - Principles of E- desktop platforms. Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR), Commerce (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Universal Mobile Introduces students to various in IS 201. Offered: Fall and Spring. Telecommunications Service technologies, applications, and (UMTS), and 4G Wireless systems. issues associated with electronic IS 331 - CISCO TCP and IP Prerequisite: A grade of C or better commerce. There is a focus on Routing (3 credits) in IS 231. Offered: Spring. understanding how organizations Examines techniques for can adopt and integrate e- deployment of quality of service IS 343 - Web Architecture & commerce in pursuit of features, route distribution, and Design Technologies (3 organizational goals and to gain route cost determination, all of credits) competitive advantage. Students which improve performance and Explores the art and architecture of learn about the background and guarantee delivery of the business' web design. Students will learn the history of e-commerce, e- most important data. Students will concepts of creating dynamic and commerce business models, online gain hands-on experience in the interactive web pages with security and payment systems, e- configuration and management of graphics, video, sound and marketing, online retailing and CISCO routers and switches. 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HTML techniques. JavaScript and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better communications products that they ASP.NET will be introduced. Using in IS 343 and IS 348. Offered: will encounter in their careers, such popular web design tools, students Spring. as instruction manuals, project will create several business-focused proposals, managerial briefings, websites. IS 350 - IS Internship (3 and IT policies. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 240. Offered: Fall. Allows students to earn credit for in MGT 210. SEE Certification: an internship. Open to students Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and IS 345 - Java Programming (3 who are currently working in an IT Spring. credits) position during the semester Creates JAVA applications and enrolled or to students have IS 380 - Information Security Applets using the command line worked an internship during a for the Organization (3 credits) and WebSphere. The course will preceding semester. Students will Addresses top security issues and cover the use control structures, reflect on the ways in which their surveys tools to detect threats and custom classes, design methods, course work prepared them for the protect valuable organization manipulate arrays, use OOP design workplace. They will demonstrate resources. Key topics including principles to develop reusable the ability to articulate, verbally threat and risk assessment, viruses, components, processing, handle and in writing, how they applied IT worms, Trojan horses, port scans errors with exception code, create skills and knowledge learned in spyware, and denial of service multithreaded applications, create specific courses to the tasks attacks will be covered along with networked applications, and performed during their internship. discussion of free security tools leverage JDBC for improved Prerequisite: Junior status. Offered: available to help uncover database connectivity. Fall and Spring. vulnerabilities. Students will write a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better security policy for their in IS 240. Offered: Fall. IS 361 - E-Collaboration and organization. Checklists for Social Networking (3 credits) protecting business resources will IS 348 - Advanced Business Examines various technologies, be covered in detail and provided. Applications (3 credits) applications, and issues associated Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Develop applications and with electronic collaboration and in IS 231. Offered: Fall and Spring. components, apply inheritance and social networking. There is a focus polymorphism to objects, organize on understanding how IS 385 - Management of code using name-spaces, handle organizations can adopt and Business Networks (3 credits) errors, access data using ADO.NET, integrate e-collaboration and social Examines components of the create Windows applications and networking in pursuit of internal business network, emphasizing the controls, create transactional and and external organizational goals strategic selection and queuing components, create web and to gain competitive advantage. configuration of components to services, and use assemblies to Students learn about the solve specific organizational organize and deploy applications background and history of e- problems. This course introduces and libraries. Students will build a collaboration and social students to file servers, application series of database connected, networking, cloud computing, servers, database servers, business applications. social computing, electronic word- transaction processing, and of-mouth, viral marketing, and the groupware. The use of wide-area Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ethical, personal, organizational, in IS 241 and IS 252. Offered: Fall. network services and the Internet and political issues in e- to interconnect global business IS 349 - Service-Oriented collaboration and social units is reviewed. Students learn networking. Students will also the essential concepts of each Architecture and Dynamic conceptualize and create a Web Development (3 credits) technology and the business-focused social network interrelationships between the Implements a Service-Oriented using free and low-cost web-based technologies to achieve an Architecture, and develops Web applications. understanding of the business Services and Web Services clients. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better network environment. Utilizes XML-based open in IS 301. Offered: Spring. standards-WSDL, SOAP, and UDDI- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 231. Offered: Fall. to support Web Services. Students IS 365 - Writing for IS will also build several dynamic Web Applications (3 credits) IS 386 - E-Commerce Business sites implementing advanced features including Web forms, XML, Focuses on effective writing of Solutions (3 credits) deliverables typical in the database connectivity, client side Surveys the most common and server side scripting, and information systems profession. A technologies employed to electronic payment. major theme will be crafting electronically link businesses with messages with technical content their partners, suppliers, for a non-technical audience. distributors and customers. Supply Students will practice developing Chain Management (SCM), 180| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), techniques, authentication IS 443 - XML E-Business Customer Relationship methods, and event and system Applications (3 credits) Management (CRM), Electronic logging techniques for the family Payment Systems and other of Windows and Mac operating Develops in-depth knowledge in Business to Business (B2B) systems systems. Students will review writing well-formed XML Syntax, will be surveyed and compared. documented prosecutions and creating richer documents using investigations where operating namespaces to distinguish XML Prerequisite: A grade of C or better vocabularies, leveraging DTD's and in IS 301. Offered: Fall. system artifact recovery led to a successful resolution. Schemas to improve compatibility with externally designed IS 387 - Wireless Technology Prerequisite: A grade of C or better applications, designing cascading Solutions for the Office (3 in IS 231. Offered: Fall. style sheets to improve the credits) expression of XML data, using the IS 393 - Forensic Evidence Examines and compares the XPath querying language and XLST various wireless technologies Collection Tools and style sheets to enable applications available for the office environment Techniques (3 credits) to extract components of an XML at home or at work. Competing Provides hands-on expertise in document. Students build an XML wireless technologies are evidence collection and analysis application that translates data compared and contrasted based with the leading forensic tools in from dissimilar databases in a web- on function, cost, security, and use throughout the government, based application. performance. Products military, and law enforcement Prerequisite: A grade of C or better implementing technologies such as agencies. Evidence handling and in IS 301. Offered: Spring. Bluetooth, 802.11a, 802.11b, timeline techniques will be covered 802.11g, and the cellular phone with particular emphasis on the IS 444 - Wireless Application system will be examined and their relationship to court testimony. Development (3 credits) niche areas of usefulness in the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Develops hands-on experience in workplace detailed. in IS 391 and IS 392. Offered: the design of wireless applications Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Spring. using Microsoft's .NET Compact in IS 201. Offered: Spring. Framework and the Mobile Internet IS 431 - Exchange Server & Toolkit development environment IS 391 - Incident Response Messaging Systems (3 credits) for mobile applications. Students and Investigation Methods (3 Enables students to install, will create several applications for credits) configure, and manage Microsoft's handhelds. Examines the role of the computer Exchange Server, a leading Prerequisite: A grade of C or better forensics investigator as a member technology solution for enterprise in IS 345. Offered: Fall. of an Incidence Response Team wide collaboration. The course will and explores the nature of the examine in detail the components IS 462 - Current Topics in E- threat to organizations, the of the messaging infrastructure; Commerce (3 credits) indicators that an incident is key support tasks in configuration, Explores current topics in electronic optimization, and data protection; underway, the policies and commerce through reading and and competing messaging procedures to be followed when an discussion of the primary literature incident is detected, and the solutions. and examination of existing and investigation methods used to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better emerging theories, tools, and collect evidence for prevention or in IS 232 and IS 235. Offered: Fall. applications. Related ethical, prosecution. The course will cultural, social, organizational, and explore the best practices used to IS 432 - Network Security- political issues are also discussed. create, organize and deploy an Firewalls, IDS, and Counter Students will conduct research and incident response team for Measures (3 credits) propose extensions and malicious activity. Examines the types of attacks improvements to existing e- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better launched by intruders and the commerce business models. in IS 231. Offered: Fall. system components that offer Prerequisite: Senior status, a grade intrusion prevention, protection, of C or better in IS 301 and IS 320. IS 392 - Information Systems and detection. Students will learn Offered: Spring. Forensics Internals-Auditing to configure firewalls, Intrusion (3 credits) Prevention, and Intrusion Detection IS 475 - Special Topics in Examines the tools and techniques Systems. Hacking exploits and the Information Systems (3 used in the recovery of countermeasures to defeat them credits) will be examined in detail. information-systems-generated Offers topics which vary each year artifacts used to aid forensic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to reflect new and emerging evidence collection and timeline in IS 232. Offered: Fall and Spring. computer-related technologies and corroboration. Students will techniques in business and examine system policies, auditing industry. Courses| 181
Prerequisite: Fourth year status or Prerequisite: A grade of C or better formalities, enforcement, breach, permission of the instructor. in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 defenses, remedies, and Offered: as needed. (may be taken concurrently). assignment and delegation. Offered: Fall. Drafting skills are introduced and IS 480 - Technology Law (3 developed. Legal specialty course credits) LAW 112 - Torts (3 credits) (LSC) Outlines the legal requirements of Provides an introduction to the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better businesses to preserve electronic broad area of civil wrongs and in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG data, ensure privacy, protect their appropriate remedies. Tort 151, or ENG 153 (may be taken intellectual property, and ensure law principles of liability for concurrently). Offered: Fall. electronic information is accessible personal, property, and economic to people with disabilities. A survey harm, negligence (including LAW 125 - Legal Research and of the legislation used to professional malpractice), strict Writing I (3 credits) liability (including products implement the law is covered. Provides an introduction and liability), and intentional torts will Pertinent sections of the federal overview to the methods of legal regulations are examined to be covered. Affirmative defenses research and legal writing. and limitation of duties including determine impact on procedures Students will examine the various assumption of the risk, and policies. sources of law and categories of Prerequisite: Senior status. Offered: contributory negligence, research materials. Students will be comparative negligence, immunity, Fall and Spring. introduced to writing citations and and limited liability of property learn how to develop a research IS 481 - Project & Knowledge owners will also be reviewed. Legal plan, how to analyze cases and specialty course (LSC) Management (3 credits) statutes, and how to use the law Enhances the knowledge, skills, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better library. Basic legal writing skills will tools required to deliver projects in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG 151 be covered as well as computer- on time and within budget. or ENG 153 (may be taken assisted legal research. Legal Students will explore the reasons concurrently). Offered: Spring. specialty course (LSC) for failed projects, the LAW 114 - Estates and Trusts Prerequisite: A grade of C or better competencies of successful project in LAW 102 and ENG 151 or 153. managers, the functions all project (3 credits) Offered: Spring. managers perform, the tools Introduces students to the laws project managers use to keep governing wills and estates. Topics LAW 130 - Business projects on time and within covered include will drafting, Organizations Law (3 credits) inheritance through testacy and budget, and the project Examines the nature of sole management life cycle. intestacy, the role of personal proprietorships, partnerships, representatives in estate Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. limited partnerships, limited liability administration, formal and informal Offered: Fall and Spring. companies, corporations, and S probate procedures, and tax corporations. Emphasis will be ramifications of estate planning. placed on the drafting of articles of The course also provides an LAW - Law incorporation and articles of overview of techniques for organization, partnership LAW 102 - Introduction to gathering facts, listing assets, and agreements, certificates of limited drafting probate documents and Legal Studies (3 credits) partnership, corporate minutes and Provides an overview of the reports. Students will also gain consents, and preparation of first-hand knowledge of preparing functions of our legal system and various governmental filings that wills and applying probate the sources and nature of our laws. accompany corporate, LLC and This course introduces many procedures in opening and closing partnership formation. Legal an estate. Legal specialty course substantive and procedural areas specialty course (LSC) of law. This course also examines (LSC) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better the legal profession, the roles of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG the paralegal and attorney, and the in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG 151 151, or ENG 153 (may be taken regulation of attorney and or ENG 153 (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Spring. paralegal conduct. Students will concurrently). Offered: Fall. begin identifying career goals. This LAW 204 - Constitutional Law LAW 120 - Contract Law (3 course provides an in-depth (3 credits) examination of legal ethics and credits) introduces students to the types of Introduces the U.S. Constitution Provides a detailed introduction to with an emphasis on the Bill of ethical dilemmas they may face in the common law of contracts and Rights. Examination of criminal and the work force and to methods for the Uniform Commercial Code. researching the answers to and civil constitutional rights, including Examines such topics as the bases the underlying legal principles resolving ethical dilemmas. Legal for enforcing promises, the governing searches and seizures, specialty course (LSC) bargaining process, contract self-incrimination, due process, and 182| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog equal protection of the law, will be federal court systems. Includes additional LAW credits. Offered: included. selection of the proper court, court Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better jurisdiction, pleadings and other in LAW 102 and ENG 151 or ENG court documents, discovery, rules LAW 260 - Juvenile Justice (3 152 or ENG 153. Offered: Fall or of evidence, trial tactics, and credits) Spring. principles of litigation. Students will Examines the legal problems faced study of the rules of procedure for by children within the family, at LAW 208 - Business Law (3 Maryland courts. Legal specialty school, and in the criminal justice credits) course (LSC) system. An in-depth analysis will be Examines the legal aspects of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better made of the issue of delinquency, business relationships, contracts, in LAW 112, LAW 120 and LAW including theories of delinquency, sales and the Uniform Commercial 125. Offered: Fall or Spring. the impact of gender, family, peers, Code, agency, and business schools and drug use on organizations law. Restricted to LAW 217 - Rules of Evidence delinquency, and policies and non-legal studies majors. (3 credits) programs designed to prevent Examines the Federal Rules of delinquency. Students will develop Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall a working knowledge of the and Spring. Evidence and how they are applied before and during trial. Students juvenile justice system, including LAW 210 - Legal Research and review the evidentiary rules of police, court and corrections processes and procedures. Writing II (3 credits) relevance; hearsay and hearsay exceptions; authentication and the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Continues the examination of the introduction of writings, recordings, in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. methods of legal research and and photographs; competence and Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. legal writing. Students will examine testimony of lay and expert in depth the primary and witnesses; privileges; judicial notice; LAW 300 - Elder Law (3 secondary state and federal and presumptions. Students learn credits) materials. Students will learn to how to prepare exhibits for trial, update and validate their research. Provides a practical approach to examine witnesses, introduce Emphasis will be placed on the legal functions inherent in an documentary evidence, and use creating a successful research elder law practice. This course evidentiary objection. Legal strategy. Advanced computerized includes an overview of the specialty course (LSC) legal research will be incorporated medical and social issues affecting into research assignments. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better seniors and their families, Students will analyze and in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG particularly advanced health care synthesize the results of their 151, or ENG 153. Offered: Fall or directives, management of assets, research and incorporate their Spring, as needed. passing assets upon death, federal research into forms of persuasive gift and estate taxes, and long- legal writing. Legal specialty course LAW 225A - Internship: Part I term care financing. An (LSC) (1 credit) understanding of the legislation, regulation, and policy Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Constitutes on-campus workshops and seminars in preparation for determinations governing elder law in LAW 125. SEE Certification: issues, presentation and evaluation Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall. student workplace internships. Legal specialty course (LSC) of planning approaches and tools LAW 215 - Criminal Law (3 Restricted to legal studies majors. frequently used in elder law, instruction in the preparation and credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better use of documents necessary to Examines crimes and offenses, in ENG 150 or ENG 151 or ENG effectuate elder law plans, ethical criminal procedures and 152 or ENG 153 and LAW 125. considerations for families, and the constitutional guarantees of Offered: Fall. role of other professionals in elder accused persons, jurisdiction of LAW 225B - Internship: Part II law planning will also be courts, preparation for trial, and considered. Legal specialty course appellate and post-conviction (3 credits) (LSC) procedures. Consists of 120 hours of supervised Prerequisite: A grade of C or better work in a law office or legal Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 114. Offered: Fall or Spring, department as a paralegal. Includes in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG as needed. 151, or ENG 153. Offered: Fall or the preparation of an internship Spring, as needed. portfolio based on the professional LAW 302 - Pre-Law Seminar (3 experience. Legal specialty course credits) LAW 216 - Civil Litigation and (LSC). Provides students with assistance Pleading (3 credits) Restricted to legal studies majors. preparing for law school and the Provides a basic understanding of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better law school application process. civil litigation and the functions in LAW 225A and Law 210, and 15 Students will learn how to research and operations of the state and and evaluate prospective law Courses| 183 schools. Students will understand be on the university's AMTA teams transfer, articles of dissolution, the application process and the may enroll in this course. The articles of merger, various tax role of the Law School Admission teams practice and scrimmage with elections, buy-sell agreements, and Council (LSAC) in law school other universities to prepare for various types of minutes. Further, admissions. Students will study the tournaments, then participate in students will examine the fiduciary types of questions on the Law AMTA invitational and regional relationships both within various School Admission Test (LSAT), tournaments. AMTA case materials entities and their management's practice LSAT examination change each year and alternate relationships with and duties questions, and compare between civil and criminal cases. toward others, including investors, commercial LSAT preparation The course may be taken three lenders, employees, the courses and other LSAT review times for credit. Legal specialty government, consumers and materials. Students will draft case course. (LSC) Offered fall and society. Practical and intellectual briefs and experience instruction spring. appreciation of business forms is using the Socratic method by Prerequisite: A grade of C or better gained through an approach that participating in a “mock” law in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. considers the impact of current school class. Students will draft Corequisite: ENG 150, ENG 151, or events on public confidence in personal statements for inclusion in ENG 153. Offered: Fall and Spring. business organizations and their their law school applications. management. Legal specialty Restricted to legal studies majors LAW 305 - Special Topics in course (LSC) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Law (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 210, and junior or senior Examines areas of law of current in LAW 130. Offered: Fall or Spring, status. Offered: Spring, as needed. interest not covered in other LAW as needed. courses. Emphasis will be placed LAW 303 - Mock Trial (1 credit) on developing critical thinking and LAW 315 - Advanced Estate Engages students in a mock trial analytical skills through the study Administration (3 credits) experience that includes drafting, of special legal topics. Special Examines the administration of a revising, preparing, and presenting topics will be selected based on complex decedent's estate, attorney and witness roles in current events, developments in preparation of all probate accordance with applicable case technology, changes in the law, documents, including inventory law and rules of evidence. Students and employer needs. The course and accounts, problems of from all years and majors may try topic will vary, and will be specified valuation and appraisal of assets, out for the university's American in the class schedule for the term preparation of federal estate tax Mock Trial Association (AMTA) offered. This course may be return, and study of Maryland teams. Only students selected to repeated for credit if topics are inheritance and estate taxation. be on the university's AMTA teams different. Legal specialty course (LSC) may enroll in this course. The Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better teams practice and scrimmage with in LAW 210. Offered: Fall or Spring, in LAW 114. Offered: Fall or Spring, other universities to prepare for as needed. as needed. tournaments, then participate in AMTA invitational and regional LAW 308 - Business Law and LAW 320 - Bankruptcy Law (3 tournaments. AMTA case materials Legal Responsibilities (3 credits) change each year and alternate between civil and criminal cases. credits) Examines voluntary and involuntary The course may be taken three Covers legal aspects of business, proceedings, functions of the times for credit. Legal specialty including an overview of the legal trustee, secured and unsecured course. (LSC) Offered fall and environment of business, contracts, debts and claims, exemptions, and spring. commercial transactions, and discharge of debts, voidable agency and business organizations. transactions, preparation of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better This course helps prepare students petitions, schedules and other in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. for the regulation portion of the documents, and comparison with Corequisite: ENG 150, ENG 151, or CPA exam. Restricted to accounting insolvency proceedings and ENG 153. Offered: Fall and Spring. majors. compositions of creditors. Legal LAW 304 - Mock Trial (0 credit) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better specialty course (LSC) Engages students in a mock trial in ACC 202 (may be taken Prerequisite: A grade of C or better experience that includes drafting, concurrently). Offered: Fall. in LAW 130. Offered: Fall or Spring, revising, preparing, and presenting as needed. LAW 312 - Advanced Business attorney and witness roles in LAW 322 - Criminal accordance with applicable case Organizations (3 credits) law and rules of evidence. Students Examines the essential Investigation and Procedure (3 from all years and majors may try documentation of business entity credits) out for the university's American formation and operation including Examines the laws and principles Mock Trial Association (AMTA) organizational documents, limited governing pretrial investigation and teams. Only students selected to partnership agreements, articles of the processing of criminal suspects. 184| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Studies the rules of criminal Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better procedure used to conduct in LAW 130. Offered: Fall or Spring, in LAW 216. Offered: Fall or Spring, criminal trials in the United States. as needed. as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 204. Offered: Fall or Spring, LAW 340 - Income Taxation (3 LAW 352 - Law Office as needed. credits) Technology (3 credits) Examines the general principles of Introduces specialty applications LAW 325 - Employment Law (3 taxation of individuals, software for law office credits) corporations, partnerships, and management and case Provides an overview of the law of estates and trusts, with emphasis management. Examines computer the workplace. This course on points of tax law relating to applications in the legal field by examines the impact on the individuals. Legal specialty course studying the fundamentals of employer-employee relationship (LSC) computer technology in the and provides guidance within the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better practice of law and reviewing the environment of employment law. It in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG building blocks of law-related also examines employment law as 151, or ENG 153. Offered: Fall or applications software including the crossroads of several legal Spring, as needed. word processing, spreadsheets, disciplines: contract, tort, and electronic databases, and other agency, common law, regulatory, LAW 345 - Sports Law (3 tools. Instructs students on and statutory law, as well as social, credits) conducting e-discovery and related computer applications for litigation, economic, and political policy. Examines the legal aspects of such as the electronic courtroom, professional and amateur sports, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better presentation and trial graphics, and including topics such as sports in LAW 130 or MGT 204. Offered: electronic trial preparation. Legal agents, sports contracts, sports Fall or Spring, as needed. specialty course (LSC) torts and crimes, women's issues, LAW 330 - Advanced Estate disability issues, antitrust, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Planning (3 credits) intellectual property, and in LAW 216. Offered: Fall or Spring. Examines the entire estate planning alternative dispute resolution in sports. Emphasis will be placed on LAW 353 - Electronic process (as opposed to estate Discovery (3 credits) administration) using a step-by- applying students' business and step approach. Various aspects of legal knowledge specifically to Provides a thorough examination estate planning are covered sports law issues. of the process of electronic including the topics of wills, will Prerequisite: A grade of C or better discovery, beginning with the duty substitutes, trusts, estate and gift in LAW 216 (for legal studies to preserve electronically stored tax planning, business succession majors) or LAW 208 or LAW 308 information (ESI) and continuing planning, asset protection, estate (for business or accounting through the collection, search, and trust administration, and death majors). Offered: Fall or Spring, as review, and production of ESI in taxation. Legal specialty course needed. litigation. The procedural and (LSC) practical aspects of e-discovery will be studied in the context of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better LAW 351 - Litigation Practice (3 credits) current rules and case law. in LAW 114. Offered: Fall or Spring, Students will explore e-discovery Provides litigation practice through as needed. principles and apply certain preparation for and participation in technologies used in various LAW 335 - Intellectual a mock trial. Students develop aspects of the e-discovery process. effective methods for analyzing Property Law (3 credits) Legal specialty course (LSC) Covers the legal principles and and preparing cases for Prerequisite: A grade of C or better rules regarding the law of patents, presentation in trial. In particular, in LAW 210. Offered: Fall or Spring, trademarks, copyrights, and trade this course teaches students as needed. secrets. Students will examine essential skills in understanding statutes and case law and apply and applying the rules of evidence, the principles to hypothetical case preparing exhibits for trial, and giving direct and cross scenarios. Emphasis is placed on the skills required of paralegals examinations, opening statements, and attorneys who practice in this and closing arguments at trial. The area, including preparing copyright focus on the practice aspects of litigation develops students' oral and trademark applications as well as using computer technology in presentation skills and preparing applications, maintaining professionalism, enabling them to records, performing trademark and be more prepared to enter the job patent searches and protecting market. Legal specialty course (LSC) confidential information. Legal specialty course (LSC) Courses| 185
LAW 356 - Domestic Relations LAW 375 - Environmental Law they encountered. This course may (3 credits) (3 credits) be repeated one time for credit. Studies the law regarding matters Studies the major environmental Prerequisite: A grade of C or better related to the family, including statutes and regulations affecting in LAW 225. Offered: Fall or Spring, adoption, child support, custody, the operations of business and as needed. spousal support, guardianship, industry. Topics include water marital property, and the pollution control, air pollution LAW 404 - Advanced requirements for the formation and control, PCBs, asbestos, hazardous Constitutional Law (3 credits) termination of a marriage. Legal wastes, and other public health Analyzes the Fourteenth specialty course (LSC) and safety regulations. Student will Amendment rights of due process Prerequisite: A grade of C or better discuss the process developed by and equal protection. This course in LAW 102 and ENG 150, ENG federal and state agencies for also includes examination of 151, or ENG 153. Offered: Fall or compliance with these regulations principles involving the Commerce Spring, as needed. and the potential liabilities faced Clause and Commercial Free by employers and businesses. Legal Speech and review of recent LAW 361 - Immigration Law (3 specialty course (LSC) decisions by the Supreme Court credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better that significantly impact the major areas of criminal and civil law. Examines the laws, policies and in LAW 210. Offered: Fall or Spring, procedures pertaining to as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better immigration, naturalization and in LAW 204. Offered: Fall or Spring, citizenship. Topics include legal LAW 380 - Mediation and as needed. entry into and residence in the Negotiation (3 credits) United States, qualifying for Studies the role of mediation in LAW 423 - Advanced Real citizenship, Visas, amnesty, asylum resolving conflicts. This course Estate (3 credits) and refugees, deportation, and includes an introduction to the Expands on the principles of real post 9/11 issues. Course topics are skills and procedures needed to property law into the more designed to meet specific settle disputes and an examination sophisticated areas of employer needs in the field of of the dimensions and benefits of conveyancing, mortgage and immigration law, both in the mediation and its use within the equity financing, and forms of private and public sectors. field of alternative dispute property ownership, preparing for Preparation of legal documents resolution. settlements, recording of and immigration forms is Prerequisite: A grade of C or better documents, and applications for emphasized. Legal specialty course in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. title insurance. Residential and (LSC) Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. commercial transactions, including Prerequisite: A grade of C or better leasing, cooperatives and in LAW 216. Offered: Fall or Spring, LAW 390 - Law Clinic (3 condominiums, timesharing, as needed. credits) syndications, and tax implications are covered. Students focus on the Integrates the classroom distinctions among specific LAW 365 - Health Care Law (3 experience with practice as a credits) financial institutions, appraisers, paralegal. Clinic legal studies real estate agents, and mortgage Studies the framework of students participate in a wide makers and their roles in the real regulation of the health care arena, range of clinical activities under the estate market. Legal specialty including the credentialing of close and supportive supervision of course (LSC) heath care professionals and how a faculty attorney. Students learn health insurance can define access what it means to be a paralegal by Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to health care. Analysis of fraud working with the economically in LAW 210 and any 300-level LAW and abuse legislation and disadvantaged and under- course. Offered: Fall or Spring, as regulations, including application represented persons in the needed. of the law to hypotheticals, is community and by analyzing this covered. A review of the effect of experience. While working with LAW 450 - Administrative and antitrust legislation on health care clients in various areas of law (such Government Law (3 credits) business transactions is also as tax law, family law, and Examines administrative law and included. The laws of birth and bankruptcy law), students will policy at the federal and state death will be examined. explore a substantive area of law levels. This course emphasizes how Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and its processes. Issues of the administrative process in LAW 210. Offered: Fall or Spring, professional responsibility are also functions in theory and in practice as needed. considered. Students will meet from the perspective of the lawyer periodically with other clinic and the paralegal. This course also students and the faculty attorney includes rulemaking, both informal to discuss the area of substantive and formal, adjudication at the law, the paralegal skills they administrative level, judicial review, developed, and any ethical issues Freedom of Information and Public 186| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Information Act, and Federal and portfolios are completed. Legal LDR 401 - Leadership Maryland Administrative Procedure specialty course (LSC) Capstone (1 credits) Acts. Legal specialty course (LSC) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides a capstone to the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 210 and senior status. SEE Leadership Scholars experience. in LAW 216. Offered: Fall or Spring, Certification: Writing Intensive. Students will integrate their as needed. Offered: Fall and Spring. curricular and co-curricular work as Leadership Scholars with the work LAW 462 - Advanced Contract LDR - Leadership of their major and their career Drafting (3 credits) preparation. Students will design Instructs students in the skill of LDR 101 - Foundations of and complete a capstone project contract drafting. Students will Leadership (1 credits) with guidance from a mentor. learn the different parts of a Introduces students to the theories Prerequisite: LDR 101, LDR 201, contract and how to draft each LRD 301. Offered: Fall and Spring. part, to write provisions that are and practice of leadership and clear and unambiguous, then to provides a foundation for future organize the parts into a cohesive study. Students will study MATH - Mathematics contract. Reviewing and leadership theories and apply commenting on contracts drafted those theories in leadership MATH 005# - Foundations of by others will be studied. Students situations within and beyond the Quantitative Reasoning (0 will consider ethical issues in classroom. Students will explore the ways in which their values and credits) drafting contracts. Legal specialty Reviews the foundational course (LSC) ethics influence their individual approach to leadership and will mathematics which students need Prerequisite: A grade of C or better practice team leadership through to succeed in the university setting. in LAW 120 and LAW 210. Offered: group activities. Students will also This course will emphasize practical Fall or Spring, as needed. integrate their leadership skills with quantitative concepts and skills career preparation by analyzing which appear throughout the LAW 470 - International personal and professional goals university curriculum. Students will Business Law (3 credits) and exploring various career paths. also learn strategies for learning and processing quantitative Examines various aspects of Prerequisite: Enrollment as a international business law, information, both with and without Leadership or Service-Learning technology. including multi-national Scholar. Offered: Fall. enterprises, trade in goods, services Prerequisite: By placement. Offered: and labor, money and banking, LDR 201 - Leadership Fall and Spring. foreign investment, sales, Development (1 credits) intellectual property, MATH 035# - Foundations of transportation, financing, taxation, Introduces students to concepts of leadership communication, Mathematical Reasoning (0 environmental protection, and credits) dispute resolution. including influence, motivation, and conflict resolution. Students will Focuses on the foundational Prerequisite: A grade of C or better build on the foundations of mathematics which students need in LAW 130 and LAW 210 (for legal leadership theory from LDR 101 to succeed in an introductory studies majors) or LAW 208 or and practice leadership skills with a quantitative reasoning course. This LAW 308 (for business or focus on effective oral and written course emphasizes practical accounting majors) and senior communication. quantitative concepts and skills status. Offered: Fall or Spring, as which appear in the co-requisite needed. Prerequisite: LDR 101. Offered: Fall and Spring. course MATH 135, Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning. Students LAW 480 - Legal Studies LDR 301 - Leadership from receive additional support and Capstone (3 credits) Theory to Practice (1 credits) guided practice to facilitate student Serves as a capstone course success in MATH 135. Provides opportunities for students employing a broad range of Prerequisite: By placement. substantive legal skills including to practice leadership skills and apply leadership theory. Students Corequisite: MATH 135. Offered: legal research, legal writing, Fall and Spring. analytical reasoning, oral will study leadership theory, communication, professionalism, understand the differences between “management” and MATH 036# - Foundations of and technology. Through student Statistics (0 credits) projects in transactional law and/or “leadership,” and apply their Focuses on the foundational litigation practice, students knowledge in curricular, co- mathematics which students need demonstrate their mastery of the curricular, or community settings. to succeed in an introductory legal studies curriculum by Prerequisite: LDR 101 and LDR 201. statistics course. This course performing legal and administrative Offered: Fall and Spring. emphasizes practical quantitative tasks required for paralegal concepts and skills which appear in employment. Students' professional Courses| 187 the co-requisite course MATH 136, activities include elementary Quantitative Literacy. Offered: Introduction to Statistics. Students applications of statistics to a Spring. receive additional support and variety of disciplines. A TI-83, TI-83 guided practice to facilitate student Plus, TI-84 calculator, or TI-84 Plus MATH 206 - Mathematics for success in MATH 136. is required for the course. Credit Educators II (4 credits) Prerequisite: By placement. will not be granted for more than This course explores the Corequisite: MATH 136. Offered: one of the following statistics development of mathematical Fall and Spring. courses: MATH 115, MATH 136, content knowledge and MATH 140, MATH 210, MATH 235, pedagogical foundations required MATH 037# - Foundations of and PSY 136. for pre-service teachers. The course College Algebra (0 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better emphasizes mathematical Focuses on the foundational in MATH 005# or by placement. processes and problem solving, mathematics which students need SEE Certification: Quantitative reasoning and proof, mathematical to succeed in an introductory Literacy. Offered: Fall and Spring. argumentation, and precise college algebra course. This course communication and use of emphasizes practical quantitative MATH 137 - College Algebra (4 vocabulary. Restricted to students concepts and skills which appear in credits) in the School of Education. the co-requisite course MATH 137, Introduces the student to solution Prerequisite: A grade of C or better College Algebra. Students receive techniques for equations and in MATH 137. SEE Certification: additional support and guided inequalities, general properties of Quantitative Literacy. Offered: Fall practice to facilitate student functions, properties of and Spring. success in MATH 137. polynomials and rational functions, Prerequisite: By placement. and systems of equations. Course MATH 215 - Mathematics and Corequisite: MATH 137. Offered: activities emphasize applying Art (3 credits) Fall and Spring. acquired algebraic problem-solving Explores the rich connections techniques and reasoning to real- between mathematics and art. MATH 135 - Introduction to world and discipline-specific Students will learn about the Mathematical Reasoning (3 problems. interplay between mathematics and credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better aesthetics in a range of cultural Surveys applications of various in MATH 005# or by placement. contexts and will have the fields of mathematics to everyday SEE Certification: Quantitative opportunity to explore these connections in their own artworks. life. Topics to be covered include Literacy. Offered: Fall and Spring. Students will explore the need for calculation, measurement, and MATH 147 - Precalculus (4 number sense; recognition and aesthetic considerations in communicating mathematical data interpretation of growth patterns; credits) mathematics in financial decisions; Presents topics of algebra and and the need for mathematical elementary statistics and trigonometry within the framework considerations in creating artwork. Students will travel to one or more probability and their uses in of algebraic and graphical decision-making; and other solutions, as a preparation for destinations to see the applications. Students cannot calculus. Topics covered include mathematics behind art in another country. Students will need to receive credit for MATH 135 if they exponential and logarithmic have received credit for MATH 133 functions, trigonometry, and purchase supplies/materials for this or MATH 134. introductory calculus. course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 005# or by placement. in MATH 137 or by placement. in MATH 005# or by placement SEE Certification: Quantitative Offered: Fall and Spring. into MATH 135 or above. SEE Certification: Fine Arts or Literacy. Offered: Fall and Spring. MATH 205 - Mathematics for Quantitative Literacy. Offered: MATH 136 - Introduction to Educators I (4 credits) Winterim. Statistics (4 credits) Develops mathematical content Introduces the student to basic knowledge and pedagogical data analysis. Methods include foundations required for pre- data collection and packaging, service teachers. The course discriminating between valid and emphasizes mathematical invalid uses of statistics, and processes and problem solving, elementary methods for decision reasoning and proof, mathematical argumentation, and precise making. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, communication and use of elementary probability, probability vocabulary. Restricted to students distributions, interval estimates of in the School of Education. parameters, hypotheses testing, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better correlation, and regression. Course in MATH 137. SEE Certification: 188| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
MATH 218 - Geometry (3 functions. The course will also MATH 313 - Mathematical credits) cover further applications of Statistics II (3 credits) motion, area and volume. Examines the axiomatic structures Continues the study of the of Euclidean geometry and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better foundations of statistical theory. introduces elementary non- in MATH 221. Offered: Fall, odd This second course in a two-course Euclidean geometries for purposes years. sequence focuses on the of comparison. Geometric fundamental tools of statistical vocabulary, concepts, classical MATH 230 - Discrete inference. Topics covered include theorems, and proofs are Structures (3 credits) basis sampling distribution theory, emphasized. Introduces the students to discrete point estimation of parameters, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better mathematics. Topics include sets, interval estimation, tests of in Math 147 or placement into functions, relations, graphs, hypotheses, correlation, and MATH 220 or MATH 220H. Offered: digraphs, trees, recursion, proof regression. Fall, even years. techniques, and Boolean algebra. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better The relationship between these in MATH 312. Offered: Spring, odd MATH 220 - Calculus I (4 concepts and computers will be years. credits) emphasized. Introduces the students to calculus. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MATH 321 - Introduction to Topics include functions, limits, in MATH 147. Offered: Fall, odd Differential Equations (3 continuity, derivatives, applications years. credits) of derivatives, and integrals. MATH 301 - Mathematical Introduces the student to the application of calculus, particularly Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Structures (3 credits) in MATH 147 or by placement. SEE in the area of mathematical Certification: Quantitative Literacy. Introduces students to concepts modeling. Topics covered include Offered: Fall and Spring. and reasoning methods used in quantitative and qualitative higher-level mathematics. This solutions to ordinary differential MATH 220H - Honors - course will allow students to make equations and systems of Calculus I (4 credits) the transition to abstract equations. Computer-based mathematical reasoning by Introduces the students to calculus. numerical methods will be exposing them to appropriate introduced. Discrete dynamical Topics include functions, limits, procedures for answering continuity, derivatives, applications systems and chaotic systems will mathematical questions, forming be covered as time permits. of derivatives, and integrals. This conjectures, constructing proofs, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better course is an enriched section of and analyzing important MATH 220 designed for students mathematical constructs. in MATH 221. Offered: Fall, odd with a strong math background years. who wish to explore in greater Prerequisite: A grade of C or better depth selected aspects of calculus. in a 200-level math course. MATH 326 - Linear Algebra (3 Offered: Spring, odd years. Prerequisite: Placement. Open only credits) to students in Freshman Honors. MATH 312 - Mathematical Introduces the student to linear SEE Certification: QL. Offered: Fall. algebra and its applications. Topics Statistics I (3 credits) covered include systems of MATH 221 - Calculus II (4 Introduces the foundations of equations, matrix algebra, n- credits) statistical theory. This first course dimensional real vectors, abstract in a two-course sequence focuses vector spaces, linear Continues the study of calculus. on the theory and applications of Topics include basic differential transformations, theoretical probability and its fundamental foundations and proofs. equations, techniques of role in statistical inference. Topics integration, improper integrals, and covered include probability axioms Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 220 or MATH 220H. applications of integration, and rules, counting techniques, Offered: Fall, even years. sequences and series. discrete and continuous univariate Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and multivariate probability MATH 342 - Time Series in MATH 220 or MATH 220H. SEE distributions, mathematical Certification: Quantitative Literacy. expectation, variance, and Analysis (3 credits) Offered: Fall. covariance. Focuses on the study of time series data. Topics discussed include MATH 222 - Calculus III (4 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better correlation, forecasting, regression, in MATH 221. Offered: Fall, even and modeling. credits) years. a Continues the study of calculus with analytic geometry. Topics include the conic sections, plane curves, vectors, parametric equations, and multivariable Courses| 189
Students learn to use appropriate mortality, and individual risk Prerequisite: A grade of C or better technology to analyze time series models. in a minimum of two upper-level data sets and perform forecasting Prerequisite: A grade of C or better mathematics courses; senior status. using that data. in MATH 221. Offered: Fall, even SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better years. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. in MATH 220. Offered: Spring. MATH 425 - Scientific MATH 455 - Senior Internship MATH 345 - Actuarial Exam Computer Programming (3 Capstone (5 credits) Review (0 credits) credits) Provides an opportunity for the student to gain professional Introduces students to the actuarial Explores the field of computer exam process and helps them programming with an emphasis on workforce experience. A minimum review for the first of the Society of scientific and mathematical of 135 hours of on-site work is required. The work must integrate Actuaries professional applications. Students learn a high- examinations. Focus will be on a level language and write solutions and apply academic content review of the material covered in to scientific and mathematical appropriate to the workforce placement. Emphasis is on honing calculus and mathematical statistics problems using that language. This as applied to actuarial topics. class will provide the fundamental oral and written skills in the Meets one hour per week. knowledge of computer context of the internship experience. Restricted to applied Prerequisite: A grade of C or better programming required in many careers in mathematics and the mathematics majors. Fees: Parking in MATH 222 and MATH 312. and printing fees may be required. Offered: Spring, as needed. sciences. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MATH 365 - Independent in MATH 221. Offered: Fall, odd in a minimum of two upper-level Research (3 credits) years. mathematics courses; senior status. SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Provides an opportunity to conduct Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. independent research in an on- MATH 442 - Numerical campus laboratory under the Analysis (3 credits) MATH 460 - Senior Research supervision of a Mathematics Introduces students to the Capstone (9 credits) faculty member. This course may intricacies of numerical be repeated for credit. This course computation. Students will explore Provides an opportunity for the cannot be used as a substitute for the challenges of numerical student to develop and conduct a scientific research project on the senior capstone requirement. computation and methods to campus or off campus. A minimum Prerequisite: Permission of the successfully compute given those limitations. Numerical calculations of 280 hours of work is required. department chair. Offered: Fall or Under the direction of a Stevenson Spring, as needed. are studied with an emphasis on accuracy, precision, and efficiency. or host mentor, each student MATH 418 - Mathematical Students learn how to use performs independent and original research that is part of the Modeling (3 credits) appropriate technology to carry out numerical computations. mentor's ongoing research Engages students in creative and program. Emphasis is on honing empirical model construction and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better oral and written skills in the analysis. Students analyze existing in MATH 220. Offered: Spring. context of scientific inquiry. models and research models in Restricted to applied mathematics specific disciplines to gain a deeper MATH 450 - Senior Research majors. Fees: Parking and printing understanding of the behavior of Capstone (5 credits) fees may be required. that model. Provides an opportunity for the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better student to develop and conduct a in a minimum of two upper-level in MATH 221. Offered: Spring, even scientific research project on mathematics courses; senior status. years. campus or off campus. A minimum SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. of 135 hours of work is required. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. MATH 420 - Actuarial Under the direction of a faculty Mathematics (3 credits) mentor, each student performs MATH 460H - Honors Senior Introduces the student to the independent and original research Research Capstone (9 credits) that is part of the faculty member's principles of interest theory and Provides an opportunity for the ongoing research program. insurance. Interest theory topics student to develop and conduct a include calculating effective yields, Emphasis is on honing oral and written skills in the context of scientific research project on annuities, amortization schedules, campus or off campus. A minimum scientific inquiry. Restricted to and valuation of bonds and other of 280 hours of work is required. securities. Insurance principles applied mathematics majors. Fees: Parking and printing fees may be Under the direction of a Stevenson include the economics of or host mentor, each student required. insurance, measurements of performs independent and original research that is part of the 190| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog mentor's ongoing research MATH 470 - Capstone MATH 490 - Special Topics in program. Emphasis is on honing Internship (3 credits) Applied Mathematics (3 oral and written skills in the context of scientific inquiry. Provides an opportunity to gain credits) Restricted to applied mathematics professional experience. Students Rotates subject matter to cover a majors. Fees: Parking and printing will integrate academic content variety of applied mathematics fees may be required. into a research or internship topics. Content is developed to experience. A minimum of 120 expand on or complement existing Prerequisite: Cumulative and hours of on-site work supervised mathematics courses. This course science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A by a mentor is required. This may be repeated for credit if topics grade of C or better in a minimum course is restricted to Applied are different. of two upper-level mathematics Mathematics majors. Fees: Prerequisite: Permission of the courses; senior status. SEE transportation and parking fees instructor. Offered: Fall or Spring, Certification: Writing Intensive. may be required. Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in a minimum of two upper-level MATH 465 - Senior Internship MDH - Medical Humanities Capstone (9 credits) biology courses; senior status in Applied Mathematics. Offered: Fall, Provides an opportunity for the Spring, and Summer. MDH 211 - Topics in History (3 student to gain professional credits) workforce experience. A minimum MATH 471 - Capstone Examines the history of medicine of 280 hours of on-site work is Internship (6 credits) and the medical professions required. The work must integrate Provides an opportunity to gain through the study of particular and apply academic content themes, individual, events, or eras. appropriate to the workforce professional experience. Students placement. Emphasis is on honing will integrate academic content Prerequisite: A grade of C or better oral and written skills in the into a research or internship in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE context of the internship experience. A minimum of 240 Certification: Humanities. Offered: experience. Restricted to applied hours of on-site work supervised Fall, Winterim, and Spring. by a mentor is required. This mathematics majors. Fees: Parking MDH 215 - Ethics (3 credits) and printing fees may be required. course is restricted to Applied Mathematics majors. Fees: Surveys and examines traditional Prerequisite: A grade of C or better transportation and parking fees ethical ideas in terms of their in a minimum of two upper-level may be required. ability to help students address mathematics courses; senior status. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better moral dilemmas and understand SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. ethics in relation to laws, rights, Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. in a minimum of two upper-level biochemistry courses; senior status and social well-being. Students MATH 465H - Honors Senior in Applied Mathematics. Offered: address the strengths and Fall, Spring, and Summer. weaknesses of ethical theories to Internship Capstone (9 clarify or resolve current moral credits) MATH 475 - Capstone controversies as well as to enhance Provides an opportunity for the Internship (3 credits) their own efforts in leading a good student to develop and conduct a Integrates the professional or virtuous life. A student may not scientific research project on knowledge gained in the Capstone receive credit for MDH 215 and campus or off campus. A minimum Internship into the academic PHIL 215. of 280 hours of work is required. context. Emphasis is on honing oral Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Under the direction of a Stevenson and written skills. Students reflect in ENG 152 or ENG 153, second- or host mentor, each student on professional ethics and career year status or higher, or permission performs independent and original direction. The course provides of the instructor. SEE Certification: research that is part of the students with the skills to pursue Humanities. Offered: Fall and mentor's ongoing research that career direction after Spring. program. Emphasis is on honing graduation. This course is restricted oral and written skills in the to Applied Mathematics majors. MDH 235 - Adult Development context of scientific inquiry. Fees: printing fees will be required. and Aging (3 credits) Restricted to applied mathematics majors. Fees: Parking and printing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides the student with an fees may be required. in a minimum of two upper-level opportunity to learn the effects of mathematics courses; senior status a variety of physical, personal, Prerequisite: Cumulative and in Applied Mathematics. psychological, and social issues science GPA of 3.70 or higher; A Corequisite: Math 470 or Math 471 faced by older adults and their grade of C or better in a minimum or as prerequisites. Offered: Fall families. Emphasis is placed on of two upper-level mathematics and Spring. functional health status, social courses; senior status. SEE roles, social relationships, family Certification: Writing Intensive. issues, and the impact of these Offered: Fall or Spring, as needed. Courses| 191 factors on specific services and the process. Students discuss facilities; exercise and fitness community at all levels. fundamental management activities facilities; and individually owned Prerequisite: A grade of C or better including planning, organizing, companies. Each type of in CHS 101; PSY 101 or SOC 101 leading, controlling, and decision organization is studied to (may be taken concurrently). making. determine how the industry's Offered: Spring (even years). Prerequisite: A grade of C or better focused structure and mission in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 relate to the organizational design, MDH 281 - Topics in Literature (may be taken concurrently). SEE planning, decision-making process, (3 credits) Certification: Social Science. budget, human resource and operational requirements, and Studies representations of health, Offered: Fall and Spring. governance. medicine, and the body in literature across time and/or across MGT 210 - Business Writing (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better cultures. Students read texts closely credits) in MGT 204. Offered: Fall and and analyze them as representative Focuses on the purposes, Spring. samples of the literary treatment of principles, and techniques of these issues. business writing. The course MGT 308 - Business Ethics (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better provides students with a review of in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE the basics in writing while using a Explores ethical theories, critically Certification: Humanities. Offered: variety of operational workplace and historically, as they relate to Fall, January and Spring. writing exercises. Students will contemporary business conduct apply advanced critical thinking and issues. Students who have MDH 337 - Advanced Writing: ability and analytical competencies taken PHIL 415 or PHIL 416 are not Topics Medical Humanities (3 to develop overall writing ability. eligible to take MGT 308. credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Develops advanced writing skills in ENG 152 or ENG 153 or in MGT 204 and MGT 210. SEE and strategies for composing texts equivalent. SEE Certification: Certification: Writing Intensive. in the medical humanities. Students Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall and Offered: Fall and Spring. Spring. learn conventions of writing genres MGT 310 - Organizational in wide use in the medical MGT 224 - Principles of humanities and produce original Behavior (3 credits) texts, emphasizing processes of Entrepreneurship (3 credits) Examines human resource close reading, workshop, and Examines the elements of a problems and the integration of revision. This course may be successful entrepreneur and the management theory and repeated for credit if the topics are role of entrepreneurial ventures in behavioral concepts as they relate different. the U.S. economy. Students will to modern organizations. Topics Prerequisite: A grade of C or better scrutinize the business skills and discussed include leadership and in a 200-level ENG course. SEE commitment required to motivation, job satisfaction, conflict successfully start and build a small resolution, power and politics, Certification: Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall or Spring. business. The course is organized group dynamics, and managerial around three themes: 1) the skills. MDH 350 - Topics in personal qualities of the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Interdisciplinary Studies (3 entrepreneur; 2) how to know and in MGT 204 or HSR 340. Offered: capture business opportunities; and Fall and Spring. credits) 3) how to obtain and amass Examines the medical humanities resources to start and build a small MGT 313 - Operations from multiple disciplinary business. Through case studies and Management (3 credits) perspectives and explores how the the models of entrepreneurship, Investigates effective operating medical humanities can enrich the students will assess their own control in businesses and the experience of practitioners and entrepreneurial competencies. patients. interrelationship between Prerequisite: A grade of C or better operations and other functions of Prerequisite: Third-year status or in MGT 204. Offered: Fall and an organization. Topics include permission of the program Spring. operating strategy, production coordinator of interdisciplinary planning, quality management, studies. Offered: Fall and Spring. MGT 235 - Introduction to inventory management, project Sport Management (3 credits) management, and technology MGT - Management Examines the similarities and assessment. differences in managing sport Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MGT 204 - Principles of organizations in five different in IS 135, MGT 204, and MATH 136 Management (3 credits) sport-related industries including or MATH 312. Corequisite: FIN 300. Examines theories and principles professional sport teams; college Offered: Fall and Spring. underlying the management and secondary athletic departments; recreational sport 192| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
MGT 315 - International MGT 321 - Employee Training Business plans will be created by Business Management (3 and Development (3 credits) students working alone and in teams. Upon completion of the credits) Examines organizational course, students will have Examines international business approaches and strategies that developed a comprehensive activities and how business and facilitate employee learning, business plan that can be used as management decisions are affected growth, and improvement. Topics the basis to start a new venture by international politics, treaties, included are: contributions of and to support requests for and agreements. This course also training and development to external capital funding. discusses differences in customs overall organizational goals; and ethics, changes in monetary instructional design and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better exchange rates, uses of foreign implementation of recommended in MKT 206 and MGT 224. Offered: Fall or Spring. labor, and effects of natural events training programs and resources; use of technology to facilitate on management decisions. MGT 330 - Introduction to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better training; development of appropriate learning strategies and Public Administration (3 in MGT 204 and MKT 206. Cross- credits) Listed as: INBUS 315. Offered: Fall materials; program evaluation, and and Spring. management of training in an Examines the theory and practice organizational environment. of administration and management MGT 318 - Human Resource Responsibilities and competencies of governmental operations, Management (3 credits) of the HR training and politics, policy, and the development professional will be bureaucracy. This course discusses Examines human resource considered. the role and trends of management and the role of line administration in the American managers and HR professionals in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MGT 318. Offered: Fall or Spring. public sector, the unique recruiting, developing, and circumstances involved in retaining a competent work force. MGT 323 - Social administering public organizations, Discussion will also include job and the different techniques of analysis and design, human Entrepreneurship (3 credits) Examines entrepreneurship from public management. Functional resource planning, compensation, operations and processes as they the perspective of solving social, benefits, labor relations, equal are administered in the public environmental, or economic opportunity employment laws, sector are also analyzed. work force diversity, and global equality issues within a community, competitiveness. This course region, or nation. The course will Prerequisite: A grade of C or better prepares students to sit for the focus on organizational ventures in MGT 204. Offered: Fall or Spring. Professional in Human Resources that are dedicated to responding (PHR) exam. to a particular social concern rather MGT 335 - Management of Sport Enterprises (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better than measuring success only from the financial bottom line. Students in MGT 204 or CHS 340 and junior Examines a framework for strategic or senior status. Offered: Fall. will apply the most effective skills planning analysis for individuals and strategies from business and wishing to work in a sport-related MGT 320 - Employee nonprofit organizations to special organization, with a sports team, or Compensation and Benefits (3 projects and case studies to managing all or part of a sport identify and resolve a particular facility. Students will study the credits) social problem. unique aspects of the major types Identifies the frameworks for Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of sport enterprises and prepare a designing and implementing in MGT 224 or permission of the comprehensive business plan using organizational compensation and department chair. Offered: Fall or the policies and methods for the benefit programs. Students will Spring. type of enterprise assigned. examine the context of Additional case studies and student compensation and benefit routines, MGT 324 - Entrepreneurial assignments will offer an the criteria and protocols used to Business Planning (3 credits) opportunity for comparative study compensate employees, of the types of organizations Provides the structural and hands- compensation system designs, included within the sport enterprise on elements to develop a business required employee benefits, and archetype. contemporary challenges that plan based on market research Prerequisite: A grade of C or better compensation and benefits outcomes and related strategies. in MGT 235. Offered: Fall. professionals face from an Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial finance, marketing, organization's external and internal MGT 340 - Organizational viewpoint. required business resources, leadership, legal structure, and risks Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better assessment. Students will learn Examines leadership in in MGT 318. Offered: Fall or Spring. how to organize and articulate organizations and the personal business elements necessary to approaches necessary for effective write a successful business plan. leadership and followership under Courses| 193 a variety of conditions. Leadership MGT 413 - Project Corequisite: MGT 313. Cross-Listed theories and research including Management (3 credits) as: INBUS 420. Offered: Fall or traditional and contemporary Spring, as needed. perspectives are reviewed. Examines the tools and techniques necessary to manage resources to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MGT 422 - Strategic meet project objectives. Topics Management (3 credits) in MGT 204 or permission of the include project scheduling, time- department chair. Offered: Spring. cost trade-offs, budgeting, cost Investigates the theories, control, and project monitoring, as techniques, and models of MGT 347 - International well as project organization, team organizational strategy formulation Human Resource Management development, and risk and implementation. Students will (3 credits) management. examine all facets of the strategic Examines the administrative and planning process including the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better impact and implications of: the structural human resource in MGT 313 and ACC 141. Offered: current competitive position of an challenges for organizations that Fall or Spring. have operations outside the United organization, emerging trends affecting the success of an States. Students will differentiate MGT 417 - Business Internship organization, alternate strategic international from domestic HR (3 - 6 credits) practices as they relate to options, the development of a Places students in an external formal strategic plan, and organizational employee business, government, or not-for- requirements. Emphasis will be implementation and evaluation of profit organization that offers a placed on specific factors that new strategies. well-rounded, supervised, practical Prerequisite: A grade of C or better need to be considered in making career experience appropriate for international human resource in FIN 300 or FIN 303, MGT 210, business majors. A minimum of management decisions. Specifically, MGT 310, and MKT 206. Offered: 120 hours over 8 weeks or more of Fall and Spring. the course will focus on supervised work at the internship understanding and managing site is required for a 3-credit cultural differences in foreign MGT 424 - Entrepreneurial internship. Each additional credit Development (3 credits) countries; preparing and managing requires 40 hours of on-the-job organizational expatriates; and/or classroom work. Students Examines effective marketing designing and aligning can complete up to 2 different strategies and tools that should be organizational HR practices for internships, 3-6 variable credits used by the entrepreneur. Students global organizations; and designing each, not to exceed 9 credits in will learn the process of idea formal working structures for total. Course is repeatable for generation, opportunity analysis international HR departments. credit, subject to Department and assessment of initial feasibility Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Chair’s approval. of new venture concepts in MGT 318. Cross-Listed as: INBUS developed in response to market Prerequisite: A grade of C or better 347. Offered: Fall or Spring. demand, technological change in MGT 204, MKT 206, junior and/or social need. MGT 355 - Special Topics in status, minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Management (1 - 3 credits) in MGT 324. Offered: Fall or Spring. Examines current interest areas of MGT 420 - International MGT 430 - Business Capstone management that are not covered Operations Management (3 Seminar (3 credits) in other MGT courses or that build credits) upon and extend the foundations Develops the ability to recognize, developed in existing MGT courses. Examines the strategic and tactical analyze, and define problems aspects of international operations Emphasis will be placed on within and outside the and global supply chain developing professional organization, to identify competencies through the study of management. Topics discussed management choices, and to include the full supply chain special Management topics. The implement appropriate strategic management cycle beginning with course topic will differ with each action. This course stresses the offering of the course and will be global operational issues, raw assessment of the short- and long- material procurement, production, specified in the class schedule for term implications of taking certain warehousing, and delivery of the session offered. This course actions. This course uses a broad may be repeated for credit if the finished goods to end customers. range of research methodologies, This course will focus on key topics are different. traditional and electronic data differences between domestic and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better sources, and primary research in international operations and investigating and solving business in MGT 204 and MKT 206. Offered: contemporary supply chain problems. Fall, Winterim, Spring, or Summer, challenges presented by as needed. globalization. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in FIN 300 or FIN 303, MGT 308, MGT 310, MGT 313, and MKT 206. 194| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Corequisite: MGT 312 or MGT 422. international aspects of e- presentation. Successful completion Offered: Fall and Spring. marketing are emphasized. of this course will prepare students Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MKT for careers directly related to MGT 440 - Leadership and 206. Offered: Fall or Spring. applied marketing research. Service Learning (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Develops leadership, business, and MKT 210 - Strategic Marketing in MKT 311 and MATH 136. SEE change management skills to help Communication (3 credits) Certification: Writing Intensive. students identify, analyze, and Prepares students to be effective Offered: Fall or Spring. solve problems relating to social marketing communicators in the responsibility within an actual increasingly digital environment. MKT 311 - Consumer Behavior business organization. Students The course provides a review of (3 credits) spend class time discussing the fundamental skills that Examines consumer behavior as a leadership theory, learning constitute the basis for proficient fundamental component of the leadership skills and practices, and writing in the professional marketing process of identifying engaging in self-discovery. marketing communication and satisfying target customers' Working in teams, students also environment. Students will develop wants and needs. The course will apply that knowledge and skill in a framework for the creation of focus on how and why individuals working with an external professional written pieces through make decisions to spend their organization to identify and resolve lectures about the craft of writing available resources on issues and problems relating to for a targeted marketing audience, consumption-related items. It will community service and social practice in the writing and revision integrate consumer behavior with responsibility. This course is open of specific marketing assignments, marketing strategy by examining to students from all academic and continuous peer and faculty the marketing influences of and disciplines by application. Please feedback. responses to consumer behavior. see an academic advisor for more Topics include the consumer as an information. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 152 or in ENG 153, or individual and the internal Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. equivalent . SEE Certification: WI. influences of consumer behavior, Offered: (As needed). Offered: Spring. consumers in their social and cultural settings and the external MKT - Marketing MKT 300 - Marketing influences on consumer behavior, Management (3 credits) the consumer's decision-making process, and the impact on MKT 206 - Principles of Examines a quantitative approach marketing strategy. Marketing (3 credits) for effective marketing decision Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the relationship between making. Students will analyze in MKT 206. Offered: Fall and an organization and the market for product (goods and services), Spring. its goods and services. Topics distribution, price and promotion covered include the marketing decisions from a strategic marketing management MKT 315 - Sports Marketing (3 concept, marketing planning, credits) consumer behavior, research, perspective. Students will use case- product development, and the oriented techniques to incorporate Examines the application of marketing mix. Social, ethical, and theories and concepts in the areas marketing strategy and activity to a international aspects of marketing of marketing, management, and sports enterprise setting, including are emphasized. economics as they relate to the leagues, teams, events, and marketing strategy process. individuals. Topics include the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better impact of external, uncontrollable in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 Prerequisite: A "C" or better in MKT 206, ACC 141, and MATH 136. environments; the application of or equivalent (may be taken targeting and positioning concurrently). Offered: Fall and Corequisite: EC 202. Offered: Fall or Spring. strategies; the sport product and Spring. branding; event pricing and MKT 208 - E-Marketing (3 MKT 307 - Market Research (3 distribution strategies; and the use credits) of appropriate, effective promotion credits) tools. Explores the use of electronic Identifies and applies market Prerequisite: A grade of C or better marketing strategies and solutions research concepts, principles, and in MKT 206. Offered: Fall and to expand and enhance traditional practices for use in managerial Spring. marketing programs within firms. decision making. Students will Topics covered include search develop skills in problem engine marketing, e-mail identification and learn to utilize marketing, e-business models, research in problem solving. performance metrics, and the role Content will make use of of internet based strategic qualitative and quantitative planning. Social, ethical, and methods for research design, field work, analysis, and report Courses| 195
MKT 316 - Principles of MKT 330 - Strategic Marketing marketing problems using the case Negotiation and Sales (3 for Entrepreneurs (3 credits) analysis method. Topics include target market selection, new credits) Examines effective marketing product introduction, use of Examines the concepts, strategies and tools that should be research, branding and promotion applications, and interrelationships used by the entrepreneur. Students activity, and financial implications involved in the process of will learn the process of idea of alternatives under consideration. negotiation. The course will also generation and screening, how to examine the wide range of develop market critical analysis, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MKT 206 plus one additional negotiations in contemporary life and the methodology to set and the evolution of the role of appropriate marketing objectives MKT course. Offered: Fall or Spring. for a specific company. Students sales to that of technical problem- MKT 417 - Marketing solving and advising. The issue of will design a marketing campaign ethics and ethical behavior in using current forms of electronic Internship (3 - 6 credits) negotiation and sales will be a media. Places students in an external perspective in all discussions. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better business, government, or not-for- profit organization that offers a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MKT 206 and MGT 224. Offered: well-rounded, supervised, practical in MGT 204 and MKT 206. Offered: Fall or Spring. career experience in marketing. A Fall and Spring. MKT 336 - Integrated minimum of 120 hours over 8 MKT 320 - Social Media Marketing Communication (3 weeks or more of supervised work at the internship site is required for Marketing (3 credits) credits) a 3-credit internship. Each Examines social media marketing Examines the social and economic additional credit requires 40 hours applications and their ability to roles, principles, and applications of on-the-job and/or classroom drive awareness, retention, and of all forms of promotional tools in work. Students can complete up to brand loyalty for business. Students the development of integrated 2 different internships, 3-6 variable will focus on social media marketing communications credits each, not to exceed 9 marketing as it relates to other programs. Included are advertising, credits in total. Course is marketing strategies to assess sales, sales promotion, direct repeatable for credit, subject to social media metrics, gain marketing, and public relations, Department Chair’s approval. consumer insights, and support with domestic and international Prerequisite: A grade of C or better specific business/marketing goals. perspectives. in MGT 204, MKT 206, junior Topic covered include the rules of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better engagement for social media, status, and a minimum 2.50 in MKT 206 and MKT 311. Offered: cumulative GPA. Offered: Fall and zones of social media, online Fall and Spring. advertising, and reputation Spring. management. MKT 355 - Special Topics in MKT 430 - Marketing Capstone Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Marketing (1 - 3 credits) Seminar (3 credits) in MKT 208 and MKT 311. Offered: Examines current interest areas of Provides the platform to develop, Fall or Spring. marketing that are not covered in implement, and evaluate digital other MKT courses or that build MKT 325 - International marketing strategy based on client upon and extend the foundations goals. Students will conduct Marketing (3 credits) developed in existing MKT courses. research, strategic analysis, and Examines the economic, cultural, Emphasis will be placed on assessment of client constraints. political, and technological factors developing career competencies Students will gather real-time that affect the marketing of goods, through the study of special understanding about customers as services, and experiences Marketing topics. The course topic they interact with a brand through worldwide. Emphasis is on the will differ with each offering of the social media content, digital problems and decisions involved course and will be specified in the advertising, and the organization’s across and within international class schedule for the session website. This course will challenge borders, and the structure in offered. This course may be students to apply their knowledge, international markets. Students will repeated for credit if the topics are skills, and abilities from previous gain insight into developing different. courses in the major to develop a marketing strategies outside the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better comprehensive digital marketing U.S. in MKT 206 and MGT 204. Offered: project for a real business. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Fall, Winterim, Spring, or Summer, Students will also develop a hands- in MKT 206. Offered: Fall and as needed. on understanding of many Spring. common social and digital media MKT 410 - Strategic Marketing tools. Cases (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or Develops the student's ability to better in MKT300, MKT307 and identify, analyze, and resolve MKT320. Offered: Fall and Spring. 196| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
MLS - Medical Laboratory MLS 311 - Communication and MLS 320L - Urinalysis and Science Cultural Competence in Health Body Fluids Laboratory (1 Care (3 credits) credit) MLS 210 - Principles of Explores the intersection of Emphasizes the physical, chemical, Laboratory Science (3 credits) communication and culture in the and microscopic examination of Introduces the student to the context of health and healthcare. urine, and manual and automated medical laboratory profession by Theoretical models and assessment chemical dipstick urinalysis. providing a discussion of the tools are utilized to examine the Students also perform analyses of organization of an accredited diversity of cultural beliefs, values, other body fluids, including manual clinical laboratory and regulatory practices, legal-ethical concerns, cell counts and cell identification. agencies, principles of laboratory and communication that impact Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and patient safety, instruction in the health of individuals, families in BIO 322 . Corequisite: MLS 320. medical terminology, principles of and groups. These theories and Offered: Fall. quality control and quality skills will help students to perform assurance, professional conduct competently within a diverse MLS 325 - Clinical Chemistry I and ethical considerations relevant healthcare context. (3 credits) to the clinical laboratory, including Prerequisite: Third-year status in Provides a study of the analyses of HIPAA regulations, and instruction the Medical Laboratory Science the chemical constituents of the in phlebotomy. The student will program. SEE Certification: blood and other body fluids, perform calculations required to Communication Intensive. Offered: emphasizing appropriate anatomy prepare laboratory solutions and Fall. and physiology, specimen dilutions. processing, correlation of normal Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MLS 315 - Clinical Mycology, and pathologic physiology, and in CHEM 116, CHEM 116L and Parasitology and Virology (2 diagnostic implications in health MATH 136. Offered: Spring. credits) and disease. Students learn the Emphasizes the correlation of in applications of UV-visible and MLS 310 - Hematology I (3 vitro and in vivo findings in the atomic absorption credits) diagnosis and treatment of spectrophotometry, Introduces the fundamental commonly isolated pathogenic electrophoresis, potentiometry, as concepts in hematology with in- fungi, parasites and viruses. The applied to ion-specific electrodes, depth study of hematopoiesis, systems of the body will be and molecular and erythropoiesis, anemias, and discussed in terms of modes of immunochemical techniques in the hemoglobinopathies. transmission, mechanisms of clinical chemistry laboratory. Granulopoiesis and qualitative pathogenicity, symptomatology Prerequisite: A grade of C or better white blood cell abnormalities are and reproduction and dispersal. in BIO 217 or CHEM 210 and BIO introduced. Topics include normal Proper specimen collection and 322. Offered: Spring. and abnormal hematology, normal processing, laboratory identification physiology and pathophysiology, methods and treatment options MLS 325L - Clinical Chemistry and the correlation of laboratory are highlighted. I Lab (1 credits) data to diagnosis. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Provides laboratory exercises that Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIO 203. Offered: Fall. emphasize analytical accuracy and in BIO 322 (may be taken precision, using both manual concurrently). Corequisite: MLS MLS 320 - Urinalysis and Body techniques and automated 310L. Offered: Spring. Fluids (2 credits) laboratory instruments. Students Applies an in-depth study of the will apply the principles and MLS 310L - Hematology I anatomy and physiology of the practices of quality control/ quality Laboratory (1 credit) genitourinary system and the assurance to interpret data and Emphasizes laboratory procedures principles and procedures of the trouble-shoot procedures and in routine hematology and complete urinalysis, including instrumentation. morphologic skills. Students learn physical, chemical, and microscopic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to proficiently identify normal and examinations. This course also in BIO 217 or CHEM 210 and BIO abnormal cellular morphology and covers other body fluids, including 322. Corequisite: MLS 325. Offered: inclusions in peripheral blood cerebrospinal, synovial, serous, Spring. smears, and correlate abnormal seminal, amniotic, gastric, and fecal morphology to disease states. analysis. Topics include specimen MLS 330 - Clinical Prerequisite: A grade of C or better collection and handling, analyses, Microbiology I (3 credits) in BIO 322 (may be taken and correlation with disease states. Discusses infectious bacterial concurrently). Corequisite: MLS Prerequisite: A grade of C or better diseases of humans. This course 310. Offered: Spring. in BIO 322. Corequisite: MLS 320L. uses a taxonomic approach to the Offered: Fall. study of the pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, epidemiology, Courses| 197 treatment and laboratory topics include analysis of nucleic MLS 410 - Hematology II (3 identification of human bacterial acids for normal variations, credits) pathogens. inherited disorders, cancer detection, and infectious diseases. Continues with the concepts in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better MLS 310, this course is an in BIO 203. Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better advanced study of the in BIO 203 and BIO 230. Offered: pathophysiology, laboratory MLS 330L - Clinical Fall. diagnosis, clinical correlation and Microbiology I Lab (1 credit) peripheral blood identification of Provides laboratory experience in MLS 338L - Molecular and quantitative and qualitative white performing and interpreting Immunologic Diagnostics Lab cell disorders, acute and chronic phenotypic and serologic tests (1 credit) leukemias, and myeloproliferative, used to identify commonly isolated Provides laboratory experience in myelodysplastic, bacterial pathogens, including serological techniques including lymphoproliferative and plasma cell identification of unknowns and rapid agglutination, disorders. Topics in coagulation antimicrobial susceptibility testing. immunochromatographic and cover normal hemostasis and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better enzyme immunoassays. Molecular disorders in the clotting in BIO 203. Corequisite: MLS 330. laboratory exercises include mechanism, therapeutic Offered: Spring. interpreting and analyzing PCR anticoagulants, pathologic products in the application of inhibitors, and thrombotic MLS 335 - Clinical Laboratory determining paternity, identifying disorders. Laboratory exercises Management (3 credits) genetic mutations, and forensic concentrate on identification of Provides an introduction and exclusion, sequencing techniques precursor white cells and white cell overview of management concepts and microarray. Students will apply disorders in peripheral smears. strategic to the successful the principles and practices of Students are introduced to bone operation of a clinical laboratory. quality control/ quality assurance marrow evaluation, coagulation Students are introduced to to interpret data and trouble-shoot testing procedures, automated management theory and practice, procedures. instrumentation, and flow organizational structures, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better cytometry. leadership functions, job in BIO 203 and BIO 230. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better descriptions, personnel Corequisite: MLS 338. Offered: Fall. in MLS 310, MLS 310L and MLS performance management and 338. Offered: Fall. appraisal, competency assessment, MLS 405 - Transfusion budgeting and financial Medicine (4 credits) MLS 420 - Clinical management, laboratory Discusses the theoretical and Microbiology II (4 credits) operations, and computer practical concepts of blood Emphasizes the correlation of in applications, with additional banking and transfusion medicine. vitro and in vivo findings in the discussions of current trends in Introductory topics include donor diagnosis and treatment of laboratory services. Using a screening and selection, basic infectious diseases using a problem-based learning approach, blood group serology, component specimen approach to the study of professional responsibility, ethics, processing and therapeutic use, diagnostic microbiology. The problem-solving, team-building, hemolytic disease of the fetus and systems of the body will be and interpersonal skills are newborn, adverse reactions to discussed in terms of normal flora, integrated throughout the course transfusion, and quality assurance proper specimen collection and content. in the blood bank. Advanced topics processing, the isolation, Prerequisite: Senior year status in include transfusion therapy, identification, and treatment of the Medical Laboratory Science adverse complications of pathogens from various body sites, program. Offered: Fall. transfusion, blood inventory and correlation with infectious management, autoimmune diseases. Laboratories are designed MLS 338 - Molecular and hemolytic anemia and regulatory to simulate a clinical microbiology Immunologic Diagnostics (3 issues in the blood industry. In the laboratory experience by having credits) laboratory, students perform students work with simulated ABO/Rh grouping, antibody patient cultures. Provides the basic skills, concepts screening, compatibility testing, and theoretical background Prerequisite: A grade of C or better antibody identification, and needed to work in a clinical in MLS 330 and MLS 338. Offered: component modification. immunology and molecular Fall. laboratory. Immunology topics Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MLS 310 and MLS 338. Offered: include antigens, antibody structure and function, humoral Fall. and cellular immune responses, immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and transplantation. Molecular biology 198| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
MLS 425 - Clinical Chemistry II of clinical chemistry and programs offered through ROTC, (3 credits) immunology through a supervised mission and organization of the Air rotation at an affiliated hospital Force, brief history of the Air Force, Continues the curriculum laboratory. Fee(s): Parking fees may introduction to leadership and introduced in MLS 325, expanding be required for rotations at affiliate leadership related issues, Air Force into more complex analytes hospitals. Core Values, Air Force officer including hormones, enzymes, opportunities, and an introduction tumor markers, cardiac markers, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MLS 425. Offered: Spring. to communication studies. and electrolyte disorders. This Leadership Laboratory is course also includes the clinical mandatory for AFROTC cadets and areas of toxicology, therapeutic MLS 432 - Clinical Hematology Practicum (3 credits) complements this course by drug monitoring, endocrinology, providing cadets with followership Applies laboratory theory and and immunochemistry. It experiences. emphasizes the analytes, testing techniques in the major disciplines methods, and disease processes of hematology and urinalysis Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must using a body systems approach, through a supervised rotation at an also register for ARSC 059. with additional training in affiliated hospital laboratory. Fee(s): Freshman course for AFROTC.. laboratory data analysis, quality Parking fees may be required for Offered: Offered at the University control, and quality improvement. rotations at affiliate hospitals. of Maryland. Using simulation exercises and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better ARSC 101 - The USAF Today II team projects, students gain in MLS 410. Offered: Spring. (1 credit) experience in the development of SOPs, reference interval studies, MLS 433 - Clinical Continues ARSC 100 for freshmen and new method or instrument Microbiology Practicum (3 AFROTC cadets. Topics relate to validation studies. credits) the Air Force and defense. Focuses on organizational structure and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Applies laboratory theory and missions of the Air Force; in MLS 325 and MLS 338. Offered: techniques in the major discipline officership and an introduction to Fall. of microbiology through a both written and oral supervised rotation at an affiliated communication skills are included. MLS 430 - Professional hospital laboratory. Fee(s): Parking Research and Writing (4 fees may be required for rotations Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must at affiliate hospitals. also register for ARSC 059. credits) Freshman course for AFROTC. . Uses the principles and practices of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Offered: Offered at the University research design and evidence- in MLS 420. Offered: Spring. of Maryland. based guidelines to evaluate published studies in the field of MLS 434 - Clinical ARSC 200 - The Development medical laboratory science and Immunohematology Practicum of Air Power I (1 credit) apply the results of a clinical (3 credits) Studies factors contributing to the research study to practice. Working Applies laboratory theory and development of air power from its collaboratively with a team leader techniques in the major discipline earliest beginnings through two or manager within the clinical of transfusion medicine through a world wars; the evolution of air laboratory, students research an supervised rotation at an affiliated power concepts and doctrine; institutional study or project, and hospital laboratory. Fee(s): Parking introductory leadership; and present their findings in a fees may be required for rotations assessment of communicative skills. professional poster and oral at affiliate hospitals. presentation. Additional writing Corequisite: AFROTC cadets must Prerequisite: A grade of C or better projects allow students to also register for ARSC 059. demonstrate understanding of in MLS 405. Offered: Spring. Sophomore course for AFROTC laboratory regulatory compliance, cadets. . Offered: Offered at the clinical decision making and Military Science University of Maryland. educational methodologies to provide patient and provider ARSC - Military Science ARSC 201 - The Development education. Air Force ROTC of Air Power II (1 credit) Prerequisite: Senior year status in Explores the study of historical the Medical Laboratory Science ARSC 100 - The USAF Today I events, leaders, and technical program. SEE Certification: WI. (1 credit) developments which surrounded Offered: Spring. Designed to introduce students to the growth of air power; the basics the United States Air Force and of leadership; environment of an MLS 431 - Clinical Chemistry encourage participation in Air Air Force officer; and concepts of Practicum (3 credits) Force Reserve Officer Training ethical behavior. Applies laboratory theory and Corps. Featured topics include: Prerequisite: AFROTC cadets must techniques in the major disciplines overview of ROTC, special also register for ARSC 059 and have taken ARSC 200. . Offered: Courses| 199
Offered at the University of standing. Offered: Offered at the the Profession of Arms. Cadets will Maryland. University of Maryland. examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional ARSC 210 - Field Training (2 ARSC 401 - National Security in the U.S. Army. The overall focus credits) Forces in Contemporary is on developing basic knowledge Trains Air Force officer candidates American Society II (3 credits) and comprehension of the Army in the skills of leadership, Examines various subjects Leadership Requirements Model teamwork, officership, and the including: military law/justice, while gaining a big picture profession of arms. Successful preparation for active duty, and understanding of the Reserve completion is mandatory for all current issues affecting military Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) candidates in order to complete professionalism. This course will program, its purpose in the Army, the AFROTC program and attain an satisfy credit towards a minor in and its advantages for the Cadet. Air Force commission. military studies. Corequisite: Must be taken Prerequisite: AFROTC cadets must Prerequisite: ARSC 300 or ARSC concurrently with 374.120. Offered: also register for ARSC059. . 301; or permission of department. At JHU. Corequisite: ARSC 059 or ROTC 374.110-120 - Basic ARSC 300 - Management and permission of department. Senior Leadership I (3 credits) standing. Offered: Offered at the Leadership Laboratory I, II (1 Studies leadership and University of Maryland. credit) management fundamentals, Exposes Cadets in a laboratory professional knowledge, Air Force ROTC - Military Science environment to practical doctrine, and written and oral Army experiences, challenges and communication skills. Case studies individual learning opportunities in are used to examine leadership ROTC 374.101 - Introduction to a small group. Cadets learn the and management situations. This the Army (2 credits) fundamentals of an organization course will satisfy credit towards a Introduces Cadets to the Army and and apply principles of leadership minor in military studies. the Profession of Arms. Cadets will and management at the Prerequisite: Junior standing or examine the Army Profession and foundation level. Cadets develop higher. Corequisite: AFROTC cadets what it means to be a professional military courtesy, organizational must also register for ARSC059. . in the U.S. Army. The overall focus discipline, communication and Offered: Offered at the University is on developing basic knowledge basic leadership and management of Maryland. and comprehension of the Army skills. Ultimately, Cadets Leadership Requirements Model understand how to facilitate and ARSC 301 - Management and while gaining a big picture lead a small group of four to five Leadership II (3 credits) understanding of the Reserve people as an integral part of a larger organization of 75-100 Studies leadership and Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) people through situational training management skills and leadership program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the Cadet. opportunities in a variety of ethics as well as written and oral conditions. As a leadership communication skills required of Cadets also learn how resiliency practicum, Cadets have the Air Force officers. and fitness support their development as an Army leader opportunity to serve in leadership Prerequisite: Junior standing or positions and receive tactical and Corequisite: Must be taken higher. Corequisite: AFROTC cadets technical training. In addition to concurrently with 374.110. Offered: must also register for ARSC059. . learning to lead groups of five to At JHU. Offered: Offered at the University 100 people, Cadets will also be of Maryland. ROTC 374.102 - Foundations exposed to training on first aid, of Agile and Adaptive operating Army equipment, Army ARSC 400 - National Security activities such as rappelling and Forces in Contemporary Leadership (2 credits) drill and ceremony. These American Society I (3 credits) Produces a Cadet who accepts the laboratories are required for Studies American national security Army as a values-based enrolled ROTC participants who policy and processes to include organization and embraces the desire to be considered for a information and implementation, scholar-athlete-warrior ethos; who commission in the Army. impact of major national and is familiar with individual roles and Corequisite: Must be taken responsibilities in support of team international actors, and concurrently with 374.101-102. development of major policy efforts and problem-solving Offered: At JHU. issues. This course will satisfy credit processes in military and non- towards a minor in military studies. military situations; who ROTC 374.201 - Leadership demonstrates oral and written and Decision Making (2 Prerequisite: ARSC 300 or ARSC communication skills, understands 301; or permission of department.. resilience, and demonstrates a credits) Corequisite: ARSC 059 or commitment to learning. MSL102 Produces a Cadet grounded in permission of department, senior introduces Cadets to the Army and foundational leadership doctrine 200| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog and skills by following and leading improving their own skills and Prerequisite: Basic Course small units to achieve assigned leadership as well Completion. Corequisite: Must take missions; who applies critical Offered: At JHU. 374.310 concurrently. Offered: At thinking and problem-solving using JHU. Troop Leading Procedures (TLP); ROTC 374.220 - Intermediate who comprehends the value of Team Leadership Laboratory ROTC 374.302 - Applied diversity and understands the (1 credit) Leadership in Small Unit officer‘s role in leading change; Operations (2 credits) Develops Cadet leadership, as team understands the fundamentals of Offers Cadets with an opportunity the Army as a profession. The leaders of 4-5 other Cadets, during a variety of induced training to study, practice, and apply the outcomes are demonstrated fundamentals of Army Leadership, through Critical and Creative opportunities. They also begin to lead larger groups, from 9 to 60 Army Values and Ethics, Personal Thinking and the ability to apply Development, and small unit tactics Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) to people, in a variety of situations designed to challenge emerging at the platoon level. At the apply Innovative Solutions to conclusion of this course, Cadets Problems. The Army Profession is leaders. Continued emphasis is placed on troop-leading- will be capable of planning, also stressed through leadership coordinating, navigating, forums and a leadership self- procedures and problem-solving. Cadets lead physical fitness motivating and leading a platoon assessment. Cadets are then in the execution of a mission required to apply their knowledge training and mentor subordinates in military, academic and extra- during a classroom practical outside the classroom in a hands- exercise, a Leadership Lab, or on performance-oriented curricular activities. Successful completion of this course allows during a Field Training Exercise environment during Leadership (FTX). Cadets will write peer LABs team building exercises, and Cadets to progress into ROTC Advanced Courses. evaluations, receive feedback on Field Training Exercises. their abilities as a leader, and Offered: At JHU. Corequisite: Must take 374.202 mentorship to improve those concurrently. Offered: At JHU. leader skills. This course includes ROTC 374.202 - Army Doctrine ROTC 374.301 - Training reading assignments, homework and Team Development (2 assignments, small group Management and the credits) assignments, briefings, case Warfighting Functions (2 Focuses on Army doctrine and studies, and practical exercises, a team development. The course credits) mid-term exam, and a final exam. begins the journey to understand Focused on the training and Ultimately, prepares Cadets to and demonstrate competencies as resource management skills excel at the four-week Advanced they relate to Army doctrine. Army necessary for success by a Camp at Fort Knox, KY Values, Teamwork, and Warrior company-grade officer. Cadets Prerequisite: Basic Course and Ethos and their relationship to the explore the various warfighting 374.301. Corequisite: Must take Law of Land Warfare and functions in the US Army, 374.320 concurrently. Offered: At philosophy of military service are understand how to integrate them JHU. also stressed. Cadets are required into tactical planning, and learn the to apply their knowledge outside basics of unit training ROTC 374.307 - Leadership in the classroom in a hands-on management. At the conclusion of Military History (2 credits) performance-oriented environment this course, Cadets are capable of Provides Cadets with a historical during Leadership LABs. Includes a planning training, coordinating for perspective to decisions made by 1-Hour lab per week taught by MS Army resources, and leading a American military leaders: III Cadets squad in the execution of a battlefield complexity, resource mission during a classroom Corequisite: Must be taken limitations, and teamwork practical exercise, a Leadership Lab, concurrently with 374.220. Offered: deficiencies. Cadets cover major or during a Field Training Exercise At JHU. military engagements from the (FTX). Cadets will write peer colonial period through the current ROTC 374.210 - Basic Team evaluations, receive feedback on operating environment. Cadets Leadership Laboratory (1 their abilities as a leader, and examine how leaders motivated mentorship to improve those credit) their men, devised battle strategies, leader skills. This course includes implemented rules of engagement, Provides training in leading and reading assignments, homework and managed supplies, assisting 4-5 person teams through assignments, small group a variety of training opportunities. transportation, and logistics for assignments, briefings, case their troops. Cadets learn the troop-leading studies, and practical exercises, a procedures, basic problem solving, mid-term exam, and a final exam. Prerequisite: Permission of the and tactical skills aimed at military Ultimately, prepares Cadets to Director of Military Science. leadership and will mentor and excel at the four-week Advanced Offered: At JHU. assist members of their team with Camp at Fort Knox, KY. Courses| 201
ROTC 374.310 - Basic Tactical facilitation and supervised by ROTC will also learn how the Army’s Leadership Laboratory (1 Cadre organizational structure and administration affects soldiers credit) Prerequisite: 374.301-302, 310-320 and the Basic Course. Corequisite: across ranks and over time. Finally, Applies what Cadets have learned Cadets will learn ways to leverage in the classroom, in a tactical or Must be taken concurrently with 374.410. Offered: At JHU. automation to improve their field environment. Cadets learn and efficiency and effectiveness of demonstrate the fundamentals of ROTC 374.402 - Company records management and leadership by planning, Grade Leadership (2 credits) developing presentations for coordinating, navigating, superiors. motivating, and leading squads in Prepares Cadets for the rigors of the execution of both garrison and company grade leadership. This is Offered: At JHU. tactical missions. an academically challenging course were Cadets will study, practice, ROTC 374.410-420 - Advanced Cadets are evaluated as part of the develop, and apply critical thinking Planning and Decision Making Leadership Development Program skills pertaining to Army Laboratory I,II (1 credit) and Field Manual 6-22, Army leadership, officer skills, Army Leadership. Ultimately, prepares Develops a semester-long Values and ethics, personal Cadets to excel at the four-week progression of programmed development, and small unit tactics Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, KY. training activates that support at platoon level. This course completion of the unit’s Mission Offered: At JHU. includes reading assignments, Essential Task List. The laboratory homework assignments, small builds from fall to spring semester ROTC 374.320 - Intermediate group assignments, briefings, case as Cadets master advanced Tactical Leadership studies, practical exercises, mid- problem solving, resource Laboratory (1 credit) term exam, and a Capstone synchronization and executive Builds on the first semester’s Exercise in place of the final exam. decision making. Cadets evaluate, achievements as Cadets further At the conclusion of this course, mentor and develop subordinate develop their leadership skills by Cadets will be able to plan, leaders as part of the Leadership planning, coordinating, navigating, coordinate, navigate, motivate and Development Program and Field motivating, and leading squads in lead a platoon in future Manual 6-22, Army Leadership. The the execution of both garrison and operational environments. course serves as the final tactical missions. Cadets are Successful completion of this evaluation and determination on a evaluated as part of the Leadership course will assist in preparing Cadet’s ability to lead Soldier’s as a Development Program and Field cadets for the Basic Officer Second Lieutenant in the US Army. Leadership Course and is a Manual 6-22, Army Leadership. Prerequisite: 374.301-302, 310-320 Ultimately, prepares Cadets to mandatory requirement for and Basic Course . Corequisite: excel at the four-week Advanced commissioning. Must be taken concurrently with Camp at Fort Knox, KY Prerequisite: 374.301-302, 310-320, 374.401-402. Offered: At JHU. Corequisite: Must be taken 374.401 and Basic Course. concurrently with 374.302. Offered: Corequisite: Must be taken At JHU. concurrently with 374.420. Offered: MUS - Music At JHU. ROTC 374.401 - The Army MUS 102 - University Singers Officer (2 credits) ROTC 374.407 - Being a (2 credits) Surveys a variety of choral music Focuses on development of the Platoon Leader (1 credit) Army Officer. It is an academically Prepares Cadets for actual from Renaissance madrigals to pop with emphasis on vocal technique challenging course where Cadets challenges not necessarily and musicianship within a will develop knowledge, skills, and described in text books that junior abilities to plan, resource, and officers may face in today’s Army. performance ensemble setting. Emphasis is placed on achieving assess training at the small unit Topics include: serving during war, correct style and ability to project level. Cadets will also learn about conflict management, ethical Army programs that support dilemmas, time-constrained each song's meaning to a listener. Various public performances will be counseling subordinates and planning, and change presented during the semester. evaluating performance, values and management. This course also ethics, career planning, and legal serves as pre-requisite for the Basic Students may repeat this course up to 3 times for a total of 6 credits. responsibilities. At the conclusion Officer Leadership Course “B” of this course, Cadets will be phase by providing Cadets with Prerequisite: Previous choral music familiar with how to plan, prepare, reinforced development on: experience recommended. SEE execute, and continuously assess deployment preparation, the Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall the conduct of training at the military style of writing, supply and Spring. company or field grade officer management, human resources level. Includes a lab per week management, family support and overseeing MSL III lesson operations management. Cadets 202| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
MUS 105 - Orchestra (1 day. This course examines how fall marching band students, a credits) music has evolved through the required on-site camp will be held centuries by studying works by the during August recruitment. Surveys a variety of orchestral most influential composers while Students earn two credits in Fall music in different styles with relating the music to the Marching Band and one credit emphasis on instrumental corresponding historical eras. during Spring Concert/Pep Band. technique and musicianship within Students will be introduced to the Students may repeat this course a performance ensemble setting. finest representative musical and earn a combined total of up to Students may repeat this course up examples in live and video 6 credits. to 3 times for a total of 6 credits. performance. Prerequisite: None. SEE Prerequisite: Own or have access to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall an instrument and previous in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. and Spring. orchestra experience or permission SEE Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: of the instructor. SEE Certification: Fall and Spring. MUS 291 - Band-Not for Credit Fine Arts. Offered: Fall and Spring. (0 credits) MUS 260 - Music Technology I MUS 106 - Orchestra - Not for Provides students with a non-credit (3 credits) Credit (0 credit) option to continue participating in Focuses on many aspects of music the University concert, marching, or Surveys a variety of orchestral technology. This course pep bands. Students continue to music in different styles with investigates rudimentary principles develop both their own emphasis on instrumental of sound, acoustics, midi, instrumental skill and that of an technique and musicianship within sequencing, notation, digital audio, ensemble member. Students are a performance ensemble setting. the history of electronic music, required to attend all Emphasis is placed on achieving important composers, and the performances, and the required correct style and ability to project importance of their composition to class rehearsals. For marching band each song's meaning to a listener. the field. This course introduces students, a required on-site camp An end of semester concert will be and explores current software and will be held during August presented. hardware to compose electronic recruitment. Offered: Fall and Spring, as music. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall needed. Prerequisite: None. SEE and Spring. MUS 107 - University Singers - Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall and Spring. Not for Credit (0 credit) NURS - Nursing Surveys a variety of choral music MUS 275 - American Music: NURS 110 - Computer from Renaissance madrigals to pop Hopi to Hip-Hop (3 credits) Technology in Nursing (3 with emphasis on vocal technique Traces the development of and musicianship within a American musical styles as they credits) performance ensemble setting. evolved from music brought over Provides an introduction to basic Emphasis is placed on achieving by the early colonists through the computer concepts and correct style and ability to project gradual incorporation of Native- applications in Microsoft Windows each song's meaning to a listener. American music, African-American and Microsoft Office. This course Various public performances will be music, and the music of other presents nursing informatics as a presented during the semester. ethnic groups up to contemporary combination of computer science, Offered: Fall and Spring, as popular music. information science, and nursing needed. science and relates nursing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better informatics to the management MUS 170 - Exploring Elements in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153. and processing of nursing data, SEE Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: information, and knowledge to of Music/Hawaiian Ukulele (3 Fall or Spring. credits) support the practice of nursing and the delivery of health care in the Introduces students to the MUS 290 - Band– nursing roles of provider, designer, fundamental elements of music Concert/Marching/Pep and manager of care. This course theory, literacy, and ensemble (Variable credits: 1-2 (Fall: 2 introduces exploration of the performance through the medium credits; Spring: 1 credit)) influence of health care of the Hawaiian ukulele. Provides students with the technologies and how technology Prerequisite: None. SEE opportunity to rehearse and reshapes nursing practice and Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall perform for the University concert, health care information access. and Spring. marching, or pep bands. Students continue to develop both their
MUS 201 - Introduction to own instrumental skill and that of Music in History (3 credits) an ensemble member. Students are Surveys music literature from the required to attend all classes, late Renaissance to the present performances, and rehearsals. For Courses| 203
Prerequisite: Must meet all NURS 310SE - Nursing disorders. Principles of disease progression criteria for second-year Simulation Experience (0 transmission and immunological status in the nursing major as responses are integrated, as well outlined in the University catalog; credits) pharmacokinetics, A grade of C or better in ENG 152 Provides the opportunity to apply pharmacodynamics, and or ENG 153. Offered: Fall. nursing concepts and newly pharmacotherapeutics for learned skills in a simulation lab. treatment of respective disease NURS 240 - Nutrition (3 Hi-fidelity manikins are processes across the lifespan in credits) programmed to simulate real and diverse populations. Knowledge Examines the effect of nutritional evolving scenarios that may occur gained in this course prepares in a clinical setting. Students will status, food habits and food students to administer apply the necessary nursing consumption on human health. pharmacological agents in the Nutritional requirements at knowledge and skills in conjunction provision of nursing care, to with each scenario to demonstrate different stages of human monitor their effects in the safe and effective nursing care. development and various nutrients individual, and to teach clients and contained in representative food Simulation experience will be families about disease processes offered along with each clinical categories are covered. Techniques and medication regimens. This is course to supplant or enhance and procedures for the application the first in a series of two courses. of nutrition knowledge in the clinical experience traditionally held in an acute care or community- Prerequisite: Must meet all context of socioeconomic factors based setting. progression criteria for third-year and consumer concerns are status in the nursing major as discussed. Specific application to Corequisite: NURS 310. Offered: outlined in the University catalog nursing care is described. Fall. including a grade of C or better in Restricted to nursing majors. This NURS 110 and NURS 240. Offered: course does not satisfy a minor NURS 311 - Communication Fall. requirement in biology. and Cultural Competence in Prerequisite: Successful completion Health Care (3 credits) NURS 318 - Pathophysiology of the following required science Explores the intersection of and Pharmacology II (3 courses: BIO 112 or BIO 113, BIO communication and culture in the credits) 113L or BIO 113HL, BIO 203, BIO context of health and healthcare. Explores the mechanisms, 222, and CHEM 110, CHEM 110L. Theoretical models and assessment manifestations and processes of Offered: Spring. tools are utilized to examine the disease. Common cellular and diversity of cultural beliefs, values, biochemical abnormalities and NURS 310 - Introduction to practices, legal-ethical concerns, disease states in major body Clinical Nursing (6 credits ) and communication that impact systems are reviewed. Emphasis is Develops and builds technical and the health of individuals, families placed on cancers, immune interpersonal expertise as the and groups. These theories and disorders, cardio-vascular disorders, student begins to apply the skills will help students to perform hematological disorders, renal, and nursing process with individual competently within a diverse neurologic disorders. Principles of clients. The nursing process guides healthcare context. Fee: $35 disease transmission and the student in providing client- Prerequisite: Must meet all immunological responses are centered care. Based on newly progression criteria for third-year integrated, as well as learned foundational and nursing status in the nursing major as pharmacokinetics, principles, the student learns to outlined in the university catalog pharmacodynamics, and synthesize the mastery of including a grade of C or better in pharmacotherapeutics for psychomotor skills with their ability NURS 110 and NURS 240. Cross- treatment of respective disease to care for clients with a focus on Listed as: MLS 311. SEE processes across the lifespan in wellness, health maintenance, and Certification: Communication diverse populations. Knowledge health promotion. Inpatient Intensive. Offered: Fall. gained in this course prepares settings will be utilized for student students to administer clinical experiences as well as NURS 317 - Pathophysiology pharmacological agents in the simulated clinical situations in the and Pharmacology I (3 credits) provision of nursing care, to nursing skills lab. Clinical included Explores the mechanisms, monitor their effects in the (90 hours) Fee: $35 manifestations, and processes of individual, and to teach clients and Prerequisite: Must meet all disease. Common cellular and families about disease processes progression criteria for third-year biochemical abnormalities and and medication regimens. This is status in the nursing major as disease states in major body the second in a series of two outlined in the University catalog systems are reviewed. Emphasis is courses. including a grade of C or better in placed on the gastrointestinal, Prerequisite: Must meet all NURS 110 and NURS 240. Offered: respiratory, and endocrine body progression criteria for third-year Fall. systems along with fluid and status in the nursing major as electrolyte balance and psychiatric outlined in the University catalog 204| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog including a grade of C or better in Simulation experience will be pathophysiology, pharmacology, NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 317, offered along with each clinical and the application of evidenced- and NURS 330. Offered: Spring. course to supplant or enhance based nursing research are clinical experience traditionally held incorporated into the planning and NURS 330 - Health in an acute care or community- implementation of nursing care. Assessment (3 credits) based setting. Written assignments, classroom Develops data collection and Corequisite: NURS 337. Offered: interactions, and clinical physical assessment skills across Spring. experiences allow the student to the life span. Clinical application in develop meaningful ways to the clinical lab setting will be NURS 338 - Care of the provide care using in-depth critical emphasized. Fee: $35 Childbearing Family (4 credits) thinking and planning skills. Clinical included (90 hours). Fee: $35 Prerequisite: Must meet all Explores the application of the progression criteria for third-year nursing process to families during Prerequisite: Must meet all status in the nursing major as the childbearing years. The progression criteria for third-year outlined in the University catalog obstetrical health/illness continuum status in the nursing major as including a grade of C or better in is explored from a developmental outlined in the University catalog NURS 110 and NURS 240. Offered: perspective in the classroom and in including a grade of C or better in Fall. a variety of inpatient settings. NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 317, Nursing research and current and NURS 330. Offered: Spring. NURS 337 - Psychiatric and health issues and trends pertinent Mental Health Nursing (4 to this clinical practice will be NURS 360SE - Nursing credits) examined. Clinical included (45 Simulation Experience (0 Explores psychiatric and mental hours). Fee: $35 credits) health nursing from the Prerequisite: Must meet all Provides the opportunity to apply perspectives of provider and client. progression criteria for third-year nursing concepts and newly Students engage in self-analysis status in the nursing major as learned skills in a simulation lab. prior to the study of psychiatric outlined in the University catalog Hi-fidelity manikins are disorders and how these disorders including a grade of C or better in programmed to simulate real and are biologic and/or psychodynamic NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 317, evolving scenarios that may occur in nature. The application of and NURS 330. Offered: Spring. in a clinical setting. Students will neurobiological, psychological, apply the necessary nursing sociological and spiritual theories NURS 338SE - Nursing knowledge and skills in conjunction to the delivery of optimal care is Simulation Experience (0 with each scenario to demonstrate emphasized. Current evidence- credits) safe and effective nursing care. Simulation experience will be based psychiatric nursing practices, Provides the opportunity to apply offered along with each clinical the role of the advanced practice nursing concepts and newly course to supplant or enhance psychiatric nurse and ethical/legal learned skills in a simulation lab. clinical experience traditionally held implications will be explored. Hi-fidelity manikins are in an acute care or community- Clinical included (45 hours). Fee: programmed to simulate real and based setting. $35 evolving scenarios that may occur Prerequisite: Must meet all in a clinical setting. Students will Corequisite: NURS 360. Offered: progression criteria for third-year apply the necessary nursing Spring. status in the nursing major as knowledge and skills in conjunction outlined in the University catalog with each scenario to demonstrate NURS 365 - Independent including a grade of C or better in safe and effective nursing care. Research in Nursing (3 NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 317, Simulation experience will be credits) and NURS 330. Offered: Spring. offered along with each clinical Provides an opportunity for nursing course to supplant or enhance majors to conduct independent NURS 337SE - Nursing clinical experience traditionally held research in nursing on-campus Simulation Experience (0 in an acute care or community- under the supervision of a nursing credits) based setting. faculty member. This course may Provides the opportunity to apply Corequisite: NURS 338. Offered: be repeated for credit. This course nursing concepts and newly Spring. cannot be used as a substitute for learned skills in a simulation lab. any required course(s) in the Hi-fidelity manikins are NURS 360 - Medical/Surgical nursing program. programmed to simulate real and Nursing I (4 credits) Prerequisite: Must meet all evolving scenarios that may occur Explores nursing care as it is progression criteria for fourth-year in a clinical setting. Students will provided to adults in both status in the nursing major as apply the necessary nursing inpatient and outpatient outlined in the University catalog, knowledge and skills in conjunction environments; the focus of care is including a grade of B+ or better with each scenario to demonstrate on the individual with medical and in NURS 360, and a grade of C or safe and effective nursing care. surgical problems. Knowledge of better in all other required 300- Courses| 205 level courses; permission of the in an acute care or community- socioeconomic and cultural faculty member who will be based setting. context. Students will analyze the supervising the research; Corequisite: NURS 405. Offered: role of the professional nurse as it permission from the department Fall. relates to that system and its chair. Offered: Fall or Spring current issues and trends. (offered as needed). NURS 409 - Care of Children Application of the nursing process and Families (4 credits) utilized in leadership roles will be NURS 405 - Care of Vulnerable explored and impact of Provides the opportunity to apply Populations in the Community professional nursing upon society the nursing process to children and as a whole will be examined. (4 credits) their families utilizing a Provides an opportunity to apply developmental perspective in the Prerequisite: Must meet all the nursing process to vulnerable classroom and clinical setting. The progression criteria for fourth-year populations in the community. meaning of caring for children and status in the nursing major as Specific theoretical perspective and their families is explored outlined in the University catalog unique nursing roles within each throughout the pediatric health including a grade of C or better in specialty in community health will and illness continuum in a variety all required 300-level nursing be explored. The course includes of inpatient and outpatient courses. Offered: Fall. community assessment and settings, as well as through the use planning, economic issues in health of high-fidelity simulations and NURS 437 - Introduction to care, epidemiology, environmental scenarios. Nursing research and Nursing Research (3 credits) health, health promotion, current health issues, ethical Introduces students to the research bioterrorism, and global health. dilemmas, and trends pertinent to process in nursing. Methods of Learning experiences occur in the this clinical practice are examined. gathering, analyzing and classroom and in a variety of Clinical included (45 hours). Fee: interpreting data commonly used community settings such as $35 in nursing research are discussed. schools, occupational health Prerequisite: Must meet all Prerequisite: Must meet all centers and community-based progression criteria for fourth-year progression criteria for fourth-year clinics. Nursing research will be the status in the nursing major as status in the nursing major as basis for all nursing interventions. outlined in the University catalog outlined in the University catalog Students will be held accountable including a grade of C or better in including a grade of C or better in for their own learning and all required 300-level nursing MATH 135, NURS 405, NURS 409, documentation of that learning. courses. Offered: Fall. NURS 435, and NURS 460. SEE Clinical included (90 hours) Fee: Certification: Scientific Reasoning. $35 NURS 409SE - Nursing Offered: Spring. Prerequisite: Must meet all Simulation Experience (0 progression criteria for fourth-year credits) NURS 440 - Leadership status in the nursing major as Provides the opportunity to apply Practicum in Contemporary outlined in the University catalog nursing concepts and newly Nursing Practice (4 credits) including a grade of C or better in learned skills in a simulation lab. Provides students with the all required 300-level nursing Hi-fidelity manikins are opportunity to explore a variety of courses. SEE Certification: Writing programmed to simulate real and experiences essential to the Intensive. Offered: Fall. evolving scenarios that may occur transition from nursing student to NURS 405SE - Nursing in a clinical setting. Students will nursing professional: leadership Simulation Experience (0 apply the necessary nursing behaviors, independent clinical knowledge and skills in conjunction practice, and nursing research. credits) with each scenario to demonstrate Mentored clinical practicum Provides the opportunity to apply safe and effective nursing care. facilitates the application of the nursing concepts and newly Simulation experience will be leadership theory base to skilled learned skills in a simulation lab. offered along with each clinical clinical practice. Clinical seminars Hi-fidelity manikins are course to supplant or enhance provide a forum for dialogue, programmed to simulate real and clinical experience traditionally held reflection on clinical care, and evolving scenarios that may occur in an acute care or community- analysis of experiential learning. in a clinical setting. Students will based setting. Clinical included (135 hours). Fee: apply the necessary nursing Corequisite: NURS 409. Offered: $35 knowledge and skills in conjunction Fall. Prerequisite: Must meet all with each scenario to demonstrate progression criteria for fourth-year safe and effective nursing care. NURS 435 - Professionalism in status in the nursing major as Simulation experience will be Nursing (2 credits) outlined in the University catalog offered along with each clinical Examines nursing leadership and including a grade of "C" or better course to supplant or enhance in NURS 405, NURS 409, NURS clinical experience traditionally held management within the United States health care system, including 435, and NURS 460. Offered: evolving changes in a broad Spring. 206| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
NURS 450 - Special Topics in based nursing research are status in the nursing major as Nursing (2 credits) incorporated in the planning and outlined in the University catalog implementation of nursing care. In- including a grade of C or better in Explores concepts and issues not depth critical thinking and NURS 405, NURS 409, NURS 435, covered in depth in other required judgment skills are demonstrated. and NURS 460. Offered: Spring. nursing courses. Topics will focus Clinical included (45 hours). Fee: on the deep exploration of issues $35 NURS 470SE - Nursing important in the health care arena Simulation Experience (0 and the nursing professions and Prerequisite: Must meet all may include classroom activities progression criteria for fourth-year credits) and travel-based opportunities as status in the nursing major as Provides the opportunity to apply appropriate. This course may be outlined in the University catalog nursing concepts and newly repeated for credit if topics/fields including a grade of C or better in learned skills in a simulation lab. are different. all required 300-level nursing Hi-fidelity manikins are courses. Offered: Fall. programmed to simulate real and Prerequisite: Must meet all evolving scenarios that may occur progression criteria specific to the NURS 460SE - Nursing in a clinical setting. Students will nursing student’s current program Simulation Experience (0 apply the necessary nursing level. Prerequisites will vary by knowledge and skills in conjunction topic. Offered: Winterim and credits) with each scenario to demonstrate Spring, as needed. Provides the opportunity to apply nursing concepts and newly safe and effective nursing care. NURS 455 - Case Studies and learned skills in a simulation lab. Simulation experience will be Hi-fidelity manikins are offered along with each clinical Problem Oriented Learning (2 course to supplant or enhance credits) programmed to simulate real and evolving scenarios that may occur clinical experience traditionally held Combines self-directed learning in a clinical setting. Students will in an acute care or community- techniques, problem-oriented apply the necessary nursing based setting. learning, and faculty-guided knowledge and skills in conjunction Corequisite: NURS 470. Offered: instruction to aid senior nursing with each scenario to demonstrate Spring. students in achieving success when safe and effective nursing care. taking the NCLEX (RN licensing Simulation experience will be exam). As active participants in offered along with each clinical PHIL - Philosophy learning, students follow a planned, course to supplant or enhance PHIL 101 - Introduction to organized, and step-wise course of clinical experience traditionally held study which includes, diagnostic in an acute care or community- Philosophy (3 credits) testing in an automated format, based setting. Explores the nature of focused content review and case philosophical inquiry that underlies Corequisite: NURS 460. Offered: studies, test-taking strategies, and all pursuits of knowledge and self- Fall. simulated NCLEX exams. The knowledge. In particular, this course is designed to assist course will study the thinking of at students with synthesizing nursing NURS 470 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III (6 credits) least three different philosophers knowledge and to prepare and three different branches of students for the rigorous testing Focuses upon individuals and philosophy (e.g., metaphysics, and requirements for obtaining groups of clients experiencing ethics, epistemology, or aesthetics). licensure. There is also a particular complex medical surgical problems Approaches to such study will vary emphasis on test-taking strategies. which require skilled and with course instructor. sophisticated nursing care. Student Prerequisite: Must meet all Prerequisite: A grade of C or better progression criteria for fourth-year learning opportunities will occur in the classroom and in selected in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 status in the nursing major as (may be taken concurrently). SEE outlined in the University catalog complex care clinical environments. Student learning experiences Certification: Humanities. Offered: including a grade of C or better in Fall and Spring. NURS 405, NURS 409, NURS 435, include guided and independent and NURS 460. Offered: Spring. application of the nursing process PHIL 104 - Logic (3 credits) as applied to adults with diverse belief systems and cultural Studies the principles and methods NURS 460 - Medical/Surgical used to distinguish between good Nursing II (4 credits) backgrounds. Faculty-directed clinical practices focus upon the and bad reasoning. To this end, Explores nursing care as it is integration of nursing knowledge students critically examine and provided to adults in inpatient and refinement of medical surgical attempt to understand key environments; the focus of care is nursing skills, with incorporation of elements of both informal and on the individual with acute and research activities. Clinical included formal logic. emergent medical surgical (90 hours). Fee: $35 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better problems. Knowledge of Prerequisite: Must meet all in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 pathophysiology, pharmacology (may be taken concurrently). SEE and the application of evidenced- progression criteria for fourth-year Courses| 207
Certification: Humanities. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Restricted to Fall and Spring. in ENG 152 or ENG 153, second- education majors. Fourth-year year status, or permission of the status or permission of the PHIL 215 - Ethics (3 credits) instructor. SEE Certification: instructor. Corequisite: ED 435, ED Surveys and examines traditional Humanities. Offered: Fall and 440, ED 442, ED 444. SEE ethical ideas in terms of their Spring. Certification: Writing Intensive and ability to help students address Humanities. Offered: Fall. moral dilemmas and understand PHIL 265 - Philosophical Topics (3 credits) ethics in relation to laws, rights, PHOTO - Photography and social well-being. Students Studies specific themes, schools, or address the strengths and problems of philosophical interest. PHOTO 140 - Historic weaknesses of ethical theories to Attention is given to different Photographic Processes (3 clarify or resolve current moral interpretations and arguments controversies as well as to enhance based on major philosophers or credits) their own efforts in leading a good contemporary philosophical Introduces students to historical or virtuous life. A student may not approaches and different photographic techniques with an receive credit for PHIL 215 and influences of a philosophical school emphasis on black and white film MDH 215. or contrasting solutions to a photography and alternative Prerequisite: A grade of C or better problem. This course considers the photographic processes. Students in ENG 152 or ENG 153 second- effect of the topics on will learn manual film camera year status or higher, or permission contemporary thinking. This course controls, chemical processing, as of the instructor. SEE Certification: may be repeated for credit if topics well as darkroom and non-silver Humanities. Offered: Fall and are different. printing techniques. The class will Spring. explore multiple methods of lens- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better based image making, while in ENG 152 or ENG 153, second- students refine their technical and PHIL 220 - Applied Philosophy year status, or permission of the and Community Service (3 aesthetic competence in the instructor. SEE Certification: HUM. photographic medium. This course Offered: Fall or Spring. credits) includes studio and lecture. Investigates a particular area of PHIL 370 - Philosophical Students will need to purchase applied philosophy in conjunction supplies/materials for this course. with some form of community Figures (3 credits) service directly related to that area. Studies one or two major figures in Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall, Under the guidance of the the history of philosophy and their Spring, and Summer, as needed. instructor, students choose service primary works. The course projects along with reading lists of discusses the relation of the PHOTO 141 - Basic Digital the relevant philosophical philosopher(s) to other literature. A minimum of 30 hours philosophers, their attempts at Photography (3 credits) of community service is required, explaining or understanding Introduces digital photography as well as written assignments and perennial ideas, and their including the operation of a DSLR a final presentation. The class importance and influence on other camera and introductory level meets one hour weekly for group thinkers. This course may be digital photography techniques. discussion of projects. This course repeated for credit if figures are Attention will be given to the may be repeated for credit if the different. technical aspects of manual camera control, editing, digital image community service projects are Prerequisite: A grade of C or better different. processing, inkjet printing, and in ENG 152 or ENG 153, third-year image presentation. Students will Prerequisite: A grade of C or better or fourth-year status, or permission learn exposure, digital image in ENG 152 or ENG 153; second- of the instructor. Offered: Fall or enhancement, and preparation of year status or higher, or permission Spring. images for print and online of the instructor. SEE Certification: viewing. Aesthetic and creative Humanities. Offered: Fall or Spring. PHIL 420 - Philosophy of concerns will be emphasized, using Education (3 credits) PHIL 260 - Aesthetics (3 photography as a tool for Engages students in active inquiry documentation, communication, credits) into philosophical perspectives on expression, and emotional appeal. Examines and analyzes the the purpose of education, This course also explores making historical problems in the curriculum and pedagogy, the role informed choices in composition, philosophy of art. Topics include of the teacher and the student, subject matter, and framing. the nature and function of the and the organization and design of Students will need to purchase artist, the nature of the object of schools. Students investigate supplies/materials for this course. art, aesthetic value, aesthetic questions about educational experience, aesthetic attitude, and practices observable in authentic Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall, aesthetic judgment (criticism). classroom settings. 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historically and socially relevant PHOTO 241 - Intermediate PE 101 Aerobics Digital Photography (3 credits) photographers are analyzed and course discussions and projects Builds upon concepts taught in address history, ethics, and social PE 102 Jogging Photo 141 Basic Digital significance. Students will Photography. Students are photograph, research, and Body Conditioning and introduced to intermediate investigate the human experience PE 105 Fitness photography concepts, camera and develop the skills to be controls, and post-production effective storytellers. Students will techniques with an emphasis need to purchase PE 106 Golf placed on visual literacy and supplies/materials for this course narrative approaches to images PE 107 Circuit Training making. Students will practice to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PHOTO 241. Offered: Spring. creatively control light, while PE 108 Fencing working with ambient and artificial illumination and produce a body of PE - Physical Education PE 109 Racquetball work consisting of a thematic photographic series. Printing and Physical education courses are not presentation skills are developed required for a student to fulfill the PE 111 Yoga throughout the course, culminating Stevenson Educational Experience in the production of a curriculum; however, we believe PE 112 Volleyball photographic portfolio. Students that these courses are invaluable in will need to purchase assisting students to create lifetime PE 114 Tennis supplies/materials for this course. habits of physical fitness. Although Prerequisite: A grade of C or better students may participate in more PE 115 Badminton in PHOTO 141. Offered: Fall. than one physical education course, only one credit from PE Cooperative PHOTO 341 - Lighting: Theory may be counted in a student’s PE 117 Learning/Implementing and Practice (3 credits) total credit count. PE courses are pass/fail. There is no major in Adventure Activities Explores studio lighting while physical education. All physical emphasizing advanced lighting education course offerings are PE 119 Walking for Fitness techniques and concepts. Through listed below. various methods of image making including editorial, commercial, Physical Activities for advertising, and fine art, students PE 121 Kindergarten - 9th will examine the studio environment, professional practices, Grade students and location lighting scenarios. This course expands students’ skills PE 123 Coaching Sports in camera operation, post- production, and printing processes. Recreational Ice Students develop a professional PE 125 quality portfolio for presentation in Skating print and digital platforms. Students will need to purchase PE 132 Self-defense supplies/materials for this course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better PE 138 Skiing in PHOTO 241. Offered: Spring. PHOTO 342 - Photographic Storytelling (3 credits) PHYS - Physics Explores photography and visual PHYS 115 - You Are Here: communication while emphasizing Earth and Space Sciences (4 forms of documentary photography and narrative credits) strategies. Students investigate Starts with Earth and its position in various methods of image making the universe and then turns to with attention given to features closer to home: the understanding how the creation of ground we stand on, the water we images can inform the viewer, drink, and the air we breathe. establish a connection to Students will study astronomical, community, and prompt social geological, hydrological, and change. A diverse group of meteorological systems, cycles Courses| 209 within those systems, interactions AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, federal, state, and local of those systems, their effect on wave motion, geometrical optics, government. our lives, and our effect on those diffraction, and interference. Prerequisite: ENG 150, ENG 151 or systems. Course includes weekly Algebra provides the mathematical ENG 153 (may be taken lab exercises to explore the basis for problem-solving. concurrently). SEE Certification: development, understanding and Laboratory included. Students Social Science. Offered: Fall and enrichment of those concepts. cannot receive credit for both Spring. Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 135 PHYS 211 and PHYS 216. or higher. SEE Certification: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better POSCI 205 - State & Local Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. in PHYS 210. Offered: Fall and Government (3 credits) Offered: Fall and Spring. Spring. Examines how local communities and states are governed in the PHYS 125 - Astronomy (4 PHYS 215 - General Physics I United States. The course balances credits) with Calculus (4 credits) its emphasis on metropolitan areas Provides students with an overview Introduces the fundamentals of by examining key aspects of state of astronomy, including its history Newtonian mechanics. Topics policy, such as education, crime, as a science and how its advances include kinematics, gravity, energy, growth, and taxation. Students reflect the scientific method. collisions, fluids, and waves. explore comparisons between Students will explore vast Experimental techniques, including Maryland political institutions and chronological and physical scales, the analysis of data and the those of other states. ranging from the size scale and identification of errors, are Prerequisite: ENG 152 or ENG 153. age of intelligent life on Earth to addressed in the accompanying SEE Certification: Social Science. the immense distances between laboratory. Students cannot receive Offered: Fall and Spring. galaxies and age of the Universe credit for both PHYS 210 and PHYS since the Big Bang. The basic 215. principles of electromagnetic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better PSY - Psychology radiation will be addressed to in MATH 220 or MATH 220H. SEE PSY 101 - Introduction to demonstrate how they relate to Certification: Scientific Reasoning- astronomical observation and how Laboratory. Offered: Spring. Psychology (3 credits) instruments are used to detect and Introduces students to the main analyze such radiation. A PHYS 216 - General Physics II theories, methods, and major laboratory with exercises in with Calculus (4 credits) findings that characterize observational astronomy and its Introduces the fundamentals of psychology as a science. The techniques is included. electricity, magnetism, and optics. course presents the scientific basis Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 135 Topics include electrostatics, Ohm's of psychology and asks students to or higher. SEE Certification: Law, magnetic fields, Faraday's Law, think critically about the various Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory. AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, topics presented. The course Offered: Fall and Spring. wave motion, geometrical optics, addresses psychology's application diffraction, and interference. to issues of everyday life. PHYS 210 - General Physics I Laboratory experiments are related Prerequisite: A grade of C or better (4 credits) to the lecture series. Laboratory in ENG 150, ENG 151 or ENG 153 Introduces the fundamentals of included. Students cannot receive (may be taken concurrently). SEE mechanics and particle dynamics. credit for both PHYS 211 and PHYS Certification: Social Science. Topics include the laws of motion, 216. Offered: Fall and Spring. force, energy, principles of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better PSY 101H - Honors - mechanics, collisions, and in PHYS 215. Offered: Fall. gravitation. Algebra provides the Introduction to Psychology (3 mathematical basis for problem- credits) solving. Laboratory included. POSCI - Political Science Introduces students to the main Students cannot receive credit for POSCI 102 - American theories, methods, and major both PHYS 210 and PHYS 215. findings that characterize Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Government: Political psychology as a science. The in MATH 137, or placement into Institutions and Procedures (3 course presents the scientific basis MATH 147 or higher. Offered: Fall credits) of psychology and asks students to and Spring. Examines the structures that think critically about the various comprise the American political topics presented. The course PHYS 211 - General Physics II system, how they interact, how addresses psychology’s application (4 credits) they affect an individual member to issues of everyday life. This Introduces the fundamentals of of the political system, and how course is a more demanding electricity, magnetism, and optics. they are changed by individuals section of PSY 101 designed for Topics include electrostatics, Ohm's and groups. This course covers students with a strong math and law, magnetic fields, Faraday's law, science background. 210| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Corequisite: ENG 151 or ENG 153. psychological literature. Restricted many topics related to human Only open to students in Freshmen to psychology majors and minors. sexual functioning and be able to Honors. SEE Certification: Social Prerequisite: A grade of C or better discuss sexual issues in a more Science. Offered: Fall. in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE open and knowledgeable manner Certification: Writing Intensive. by the end of the course. PSY 108 - Human Growth and Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Development (3 credits) in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: Provides a lifespan perspective on PSY 205 - Career Development Fall and Spring. the growth and development of I (1 credit) humans from pre-conception until Focuses on early planning for a PSY 215 - Psychopathology (3 death. This course focuses on career in psychology. This course credits) stability and change in the whole introduces students to the Examines the major mental person, including the biological, education and training required for disorders found in adults, cognitive, and socioemotional careers in psychology, employer adolescents, and children as well as domains. This course presents and graduate school expectations, the symptoms, demographics, major theoretical approaches to and extra-curricular experiences causes, and treatment of these development that address innate fostering career preparation and disorders from an integrated bio- factors, environmental influences, competitiveness. Students will psycho-social framework. and their interactions. develop a resume and CV and a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better professional development plan in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: based on their personal interests, Fall and Spring. Fall and Spring. values, and abilities on the academic skills required in upper- PSY 216 - Psychopathology in PSY 136 - Statistics for the division psychology courses and Children and Adolescents (3 Behavioral and Social for career development. Restricted credits) Sciences (4 credits) to psychology majors. Examines the major mental Introduces students to data Prerequisite: A grade of C or better disorders found in children and analysis in the behavioral and in PSY 101 or PSY 101H and adolescents. This course examines social sciences. Students will study second-year status or permission the symptoms, demographics, the nature of research in the of the instructor. Offered: Fall and causes, developmental trajectories, behavioral and social sciences, the Spring. and treatment of these disorders. basic concepts of descriptive and PSY 206 - Child Development To this examination, the course inferential statistics, and the use of applies an integrated bio-psycho- basic statistical methods. Students (3 credits) social and developmental will use SPSS to analyze data and Focuses on theories and research, framework. to report and interpret statistical as well as their application to child results. Credit will not be granted Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and young adolescent in PSY 215. Offered: Fall and for more than one of the following development from conception to Spring. statistics courses: MATH 136, age twelve. Concentrated attention MATH 140, MATH 210, and MATH is given to the physical, cognitive, PSY 221 - Infant and Child 235 and PSY 136. and social/personality areas of Socioemotional Development growth. This course does not Prerequisite: A grade of C or better (3 credits) in MATH 005# or by placement. satisfy major or minor SEE Certification: Quantitative requirements in psychology. Focuses on infant and child socioemotional development. Literacy. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall Development from theoretical, and Spring. PSY 201 - Writing for scientific, and topical perspectives, Psychology (3 credits) PSY 208 - Human Sexuality (3 beginning with conception and progressing through late childhood Emphasizes the development of credits) are explored. Topics include reading, writing, and critical Focuses on the psychological, attachment, child maltreatment, thinking skills in psychology. This biological, social, cultural, and friendship, and self-esteem. course provides students with the ethical forces that impact one's skills necessary to interpret popular sexuality. Emphasis is placed on Prerequisite: A grade of C or better literature in the field of psychology research methodologies. Topics, in PSY 108. Offered: Fall or Spring, and to write and speak about such as the status of sex research, as needed. psychological topics in an accurate, love, attraction and intimacy, PSY 230 - Basic Counseling clear and concise manner. Students variations in sexual practice and will also be introduced to the gender expressions, and legal Skills (4 credits) basics of APA style and the parts implications, as well as the range Presents basic counseling skills and of an APA research article and of psychological factors that affect serves as the first course in a two- taught to effectively search for one's sexuality, will be introduced. course sequence. This course Students should have a grasp on contextualizes these basic skills Courses| 211 within an empirically supported, development plans. Students will emphasizes research and theory three-stage model of helping. This evaluate their professional and addresses practical course addresses the theory and development plans developed in implications. research that supports the use of PSY 205; refine them; identify Prerequisite: A grade of C or better these skills, discusses the ethical academic and non-academic in PSY 108 or PSY 215 and PSY 343 and multicultural issues associated experiences consistent with their or PSY 455 or permission of the with these skills, and presents the plans; and engage in job-seeking, instructor. Offered: Fall or Spring, career paths associated with these graduate program searches, or as needed. skills and the field of counseling. both, consistent with their career Prerequisite: A grade of C or better interests. Restricted to psychology PSY 326 - Special Topics in in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: majors. Cognitive Psychology (3 Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) in PSY 205; junior status. Offered: PSY 250-254 - Topics in Examines a specific topic in Fall and Spring. cognitive psychology in-depth. Psychology (3 credits) PSY 306 - Counseling Lab (1 Students will read, evaluate, and Studies selected issues in discuss primary sources related to psychology, stressing relevant credit) the special topic. In a culminating methodologies and theories. Topics Facilitates students’ mastery of project, students will investigate a such as forensic psychology, counseling skills. Students view sub-topic, and report in written psychology of women, cognitive videotapes both of leading and oral form on that topic. This psychology, and health psychology counselors and of themselves. In course may be repeated for credit are rotated. This course may be their viewing, students identify the if topics are different. repeated for credit if the topics are specific skills used, and they Prerequisite: A grade of C or better different. analyze how the skills are being in PSY 270 or PSY 355. Offered: Fall used and their effectiveness. Prerequisite: Prerequisites vary or Spring, as needed. based on topic. Offered: Fall or Through this work, students Spring, as needed. become more skilled helpers. PSY 327 - Special Topics in Prerequisite: PSY 230: Basic Developmental Psychology (3 PSY 260 - Behavioral Counseling Skills. Offered: Fall and credits) Approaches to Change (3 Spring. Examines a specific topic in credits) PSY 309 - Field Placement (1 - developmental psychology in- Examines behavioral approaches to 3 credits) depth. Students will read, evaluate, how people change due to their and discuss primary sources related experiences. This course focuses on Provides a field experience to the special topic. In a the fundamentals of the classical designed to meet specific culminating project, students will and operant conditioning models academic and professional investigate a sub-topic, and report of learning. It also examines objectives. This course affords in written and oral form on that applications of these models to students the opportunity to topic. This course may be repeated humans and animals. develop professional experience for credit if topics are different. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and to apply the knowledge, theories, and concepts learned in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: in PSY 270 or PSY 355. Offered: Fall Fall and Spring. academic classes to student performance in a professional work or Spring, as needed. PSY 262 - Social Psychology setting, with significant supervision. PSY 328 - Special Topics in (3 credits) This course is not required, but highly recommended. Forty hours Personality Psychology (3 Investigates how people's required per credit. credits) thoughts, feelings, and actions are Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines a specific topic in affected by the real or imagined personality psychology in-depth. presence of others. Major in PSY 205, PSY 215, PSY 230, and PSY 260, or permission of field Students will read, evaluate, and theoretical viewpoints, the discuss primary sources related to importance of scientific placement coordinator. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. the special topic. In a culminating methodology, and the influence of project, students will investigate a culture are stressed. PSY 325 - Personality sub-topic, and report in written Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Psychology (3 credits) and oral form on that topic. This in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: course may be repeated for credit Fall and Spring. Examines the major personality if topics are different. theories and the research associated with them. This course Prerequisite: A grade of C or better PSY 305 - Career Development in PSY 270 or PSY 355. Offered: Fall II (1 credit) focuses on factors that distinguish individuals from one another and or Spring, as needed. 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PSY 329 - Special Topics in ethical and multicultural issues related to the topic and present his Social Psychology (3 credits) associated with these skills and the or her work in both written and field of counseling. oral form. This course may be Examines a specific topic in social Prerequisite: A grade of C or better repeated for credit if topics are psychology in-depth. Students will different. find, analyze, and evaluate, primary in PSY 230 and junior status. sources related to the special topic. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better In a culminating project, students in PSY 201 or another SEE-certified will investigate a sub-topic, and PSY 341 - Counseling 200-level WI course, or permission report in written and oral form on Theories (3 credits) of department chair. Offered: Fall that topic. This course may be Examines the major counseling and Spring. repeated for credit if topics are theories. This course presents each different. theory's history, key assumptions, PSY 355 - Experimental Design and Analysis I (4 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better core concepts, goals, procedures in PSY 270 or PSY 355. Offered: Fall and techniques, and empirical credits) or Spring, as needed. status. The course also examines Introduces the basic principles and multicultural issues associated with methods of research. Students will PSY 330 - Educational these counseling theories. Finally, conduct a basic research study and Psychology (3 credits) the course asks students to analyze the data using descriptive compare and contrast these Studies current theory and practice and inferential statistics. This theories and to analyze which course also focuses on ethical in the teaching/learning process counseling theory best provides considerations in research and from the perspective of child and them with a home orientation. young adolescent development. writing an APA-style research Restricted to psychology majors. report. This course includes the dynamics of learning, environmental and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: PSY 201 (may be cultural influences in the classroom, in PSY 230, PSY 260, and PSY 340. taken concurrently with permission learning theory, cognitive Offered: Fall and Spring. of the department chair) and a C mechanisms, classroom dynamics, or better in MATH 136. Offered: measurement, and evaluation. This PSY 343 - Research Methods Fall and Spring. course does not satisfy major or and Data Analysis II (4 credits) minor requirements in psychology. Introduces students to PSY 363 - Cognitive Restricted to education majors. intermediate and complex Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Third-year education experimental designs. In small Introduces students to the field of major or permission of instructor. groups, students will conduct a cognitive psychology. The course Offered: Fall. literature review and design an will focus on the mechanisms of experiment to investigate a human thinking, including the PSY 333 - Tests and research question of their own roots of perception, the structure Measurement (4 credits) choosing. Students will prepare the of memory, the acquisition and use appropriate documents for IRB Examines psychological testing and of language, how we make approval, choose or design their judgments and decision, and how assessment. This course focuses on own materials and methods with this knowledge informs all areas of major types of psychological tests; guidance from the instructor, and psychology. the psychometric principles execute the study. Students will underlying testing; the ethical use Prerequisite: A grade of C or better analyze the data they collect using in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: of tests in educational, clinical, and descriptive and inferential statistics Fall and Spring. occupational settings; and the and prepare an APA-style research construction of a psychological report and APA-style research PSY 370 - Biological measure. poster. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Examines the biological bases of in PSY 270 or PSY 355. Offered: Fall in PSY 201 and PSY 333. SEE and Spring. behavior with an emphasis on how Certification: Writing Intensive. the brain creates the mind and PSY 340 - Advanced Offered: Fall and Spring. consciousness. This course includes Counseling Skills (4 credits) PSY 350 - 354 - Advanced a study of neuronal and structural brain development; the senses, Presents advanced counseling skills Topics in Applied Psychology and serves as the second course in particularly vision and audition; (3 credits) sleep; emotions; neuroleptics; a two-course sequence. This course Addresses a specific topic in motivation and stress; the contextualizes these advanced skills within an empirically supported, applied psychology in depth. biological basis of learning and Students will read, evaluate, and memory; as well as ethical three-stage model of helping. The discuss primary source materials concerns. course also addresses the theory and research that supports the use related to the topic. In a culminating project, each student of these skills and examines the will develop and answer a question Courses| 213
A lab component will include PSY 455 - Experimental psychological literature and write a dissection and brain mapping and Design and Analysis II (3 paper that integrates empirical the student-designed research research articles and other relevant projects. credits) sources for a selected topic. Introduces students to advanced Prerequisite: A grade of C or better experimental designs and more Prerequisite: Fourth-year status, in PSY 101 or PSY 101H. Offered: psychology major, or by permission advanced inferential statistics. Fall and Spring. Students will conduct a literature of the instructor. SEE Certification: review and design an experiment Writing Intensive. Offered: Fall or PSY 405 - Career Development Spring. to investigate a research question III (1 credit) of their own choosing. Students Focuses on activities to secure will prepare the appropriate REA - Real Estate employment or admission to documents for IRB approval, graduate school (or both) after choose or design their own REA 300 - Principles of Real graduation. Students will continue materials and methods with Estate (3 credits) to evaluate and implement their guidance from the instructor, and Introduces the modern real estate professional development plans execute the study. Students will from PSY 305; refine their industry with a focus on the analyze the data they collect using commercial sector. Topics include resumes/CVs; and complete other descriptive and inferential statistics professional documents, such as analysis of real estate through and report their results using evaluation of raw land and job or graduate school professional standards. applications, and personal developed property values; its statements, consistent with their Prerequisite: PSY 355. Offered: Fall place in and impact on the US and Spring. career interests. Pass/Fail Grading. economy; the organization of the industry by its participants; basic Prerequisite: PSY 305, senior status. PSY 470 - Senior Research forms of ownership and rental; and Offered: Fall and Spring. Thesis (4 credits) recording and transfer of real estate interests. PSY 420 - History and Challenges students to complete an individual research project in Offered: Fall or Spring. Systems of Psychology (3 psychology. Individually, students credits) will design and conduct an REA 310 - Property and Asset Examines the philosophical and experiment to investigate a Management (3 credits) scientific foundations of research question of their own Examines how commercial real psychology as it has emerged as a choosing. Students will prepare the estate is managed to maximize the field of inquiry, an academic appropriate documents for IRB investment returns and property discipline, and a profession. The approval, choose or design their value for the investor. Topics course provides an overview of the own materials and methods with include: leases for commercial concept of globalization and its minimal guidance from the property; rental revenue generation impact on postmodern psychology. instructor, and execute the study. from leasing; and the expenses of Restricted to psychology majors in Students will analyze the data they operating rental real estate. their senior year. collect using descriptive and Student will also analyze a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better inferential statistics, prepare an portfolio of several properties to in PSY 341, senior status. Offered: APA-style research report and assess the effectiveness of Fall or Spring, as needed. APA-style research poster to operations with respect to both submit and present to a national, tenants and owners. PSY 450 - Internship (3 regional or university wide conference. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) in REA 300. Offered: Fall or Spring. Provides a field experience Prerequisite: A grade of C or better designed to meet specific in PSY 343 or PSY 455. Permission REA 320 - Commercial Real academic and professional of research supervisor and Estate Transactions (3 credits) objectives. This course affords department chair . Offered: Fall and Examines the range of common students the opportunity to Spring. commercial real estate legal develop further professional applications and transactions most experience and to apply the PSY 480 - Senior Seminar: commonly used to effect owner knowledge, theories, and concepts Diversity in Psychology (3 interests and insure the legality of learned in academic classes to their credits) transfer and operation. Students performance in a professional work Examines selected topics or issues will study the extensive range of setting. in psychology related to diversity legal, tax, and financial issues that Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in one or more subfields of affect ownership interests and in PSY 340 or PSY 343 or PSY 455, psychology. This course is taught insure legality of transfer and senior status, and permission of in a seminar style that encourages operation. Topics covered will be field placement coordinator. discussion. Students will read, property acquisition and closing; Offered: Fall and Spring. interpret, and critique appraisals; location description; tax 214| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog considerations; construction and REL 225 - The Religious course will allow students the permanent financing; titling; Experience of Indigenous opportunity to look at leasing; and exit strategies. contemporary as well as past People (3 credits) events that shape world religions Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Explores various issues in selected in REA 300. Offered: Fall or Spring. and influence society. The indigenous religions. This course particular topic will vary with each REA 400 - Real Estate Market places special emphasis on the offering and will be dependent basic worldviews of a specific upon faculty and student interest. Analysis, Valuation and culture, such as African or Native Finance (3 credits) This course may be repeated for American. The topics may include credit. Examines the demographic and religion and morality, rites of economic drivers of real estate passage, the family, religious Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 152 or ENG 153 (may be supply and demand and the symbols and art, sacrifice, religion sources of information on these and medicine, and encounters with taken concurrently). SEE drivers. Presents the topics of foreign religions and cultures. Certification: Humanities. Offered: Fall or Spring. calculation of value of the real Prerequisite: A grade of C or better estate investment by forecasting in ENG 152 or ENG 153 (may be REL 280 - Jesus of Nazareth (3 rental revenues and expenses for taken concurrently), or permission net operating income, credits) of the chair. SEE Certification: Examines the teachings of Jesus as capitalization of income, the use of Humanities. Offered: Fall, Spring, or they are reported in the New mortgage financing for financial Summer. leverage, and returns to the Testament books of Matthew, mortgage lender and equity REL 265 - Comparative Mark, Luke, and John. Students will be challenged to trace the effects investor. Thought in Religion (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of what Jesus said-and did not say- Explores, examines, and compares on selected contemporary ethical in REA 300. Offered: Fall or Spring. a targeted religious issue, such as issues, such as marriage, sex, transcendence, mortality, sexuality, wealth, poverty, abortion, REL - Religion humanity, transitions, justice, and homosexuality, and the death evil in selected world religions. penalty. REL 116 - Survey of the New Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Testament (3 credits) in ENG 152 or ENG 153 (may be in ENG 152 or ENG 153, or Introduces the literature of the taken concurrently), or permission permission of the department New Testament, with appropriate of the department chair. SEE chair. SEE Certification: Humanities. emphasis given to the background, Certification: Humanities. Offered: Offered: Fall or Spring. growth, and thematic content of Fall and Spring. the Biblical materials. REL 285 - Exploring Western REL 270 - Contemporary Religions (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Religion in the U.S. (3 credits) in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 Provides a comparative study of (may be taken concurrently). SEE Studies contemporary religious the major Western religions as well Certification: Humanities. Offered: expressions in America. This course as an examination of their Fall or Spring. examines the origins, development, historical development and and current status of both mainline resulting implications for REL 202 - World Religions (3 and peripheral movements, with contemporary issues. discussions on attendant problems credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better of national interest and addresses Surveys the beliefs and practices of issues in which religion, politics, in ENG 152 or ENG 153 (may be selected world religions. This and community values influence taken concurrently), or permission course examines the impact of the department chair. SEE each other across the religion has on certain aspects of contemporary landscape. Certification: Humanities. Offered: our lives, such as politics, history, Fall or Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better literature, and the arts. This course also seeks to provide the critical in ENG 152 or ENG 153 (may be tools needed to determine and to taken concurrently), or permission evaluate religious influences. of the department chair. SEE Certification: Humanities. Offered: Prerequisite: A grade of C or Fall or Spring. higher in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 (may be taken REL 275 - Topics in Religion (3 concurrently). SEE Certification: credits) Humanities. Offered: Fall and Spring. Examines specialized topics in religion, usually centered on a particular religious theme, practice, place, person, event, or era. This Courses| 215
REL 290 - Exploring Eastern SVC- Service Learning Certification: Social Science. Religions (3 credits) Offered: Spring. SVC 101 - Foundations of Explores Eastern religions from SOC 102 - Contemporary Service-Learning (1 - 3 credits) South and East Asia, combining a Social Problems (3 credits) reading of selected canonical texts, Introduces students to service- a study of major thinkers, and a learning through active Examines pressing social problems discussion of problems, such as the engagement in planning, by focusing on the way society is relationship between the religion implementing, and evaluating their organized and how it functions and society. service experiences. Students will through its institutions. Emphasizing the sociological Prerequisite: A grade of C or better learn research-based approaches to service-learning while making perspective, students explore in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 definitions, origins, interpretations, (may be taken concurrently). SEE connections between and across the curriculum, analyzing personal and consequences of social Certification: Humanities. Offered: problems and solutions to such Fall or Spring. and professional goals, and exploring individual career paths. public concerns as economic Students will apply their learning inequality, gender inequality, SCI - Science beyond the classroom and racism, and crime. creatively address problems facing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better SCI 215 - Writing in the their communities, the nation, and in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 Sciences (3 credits) the world. This course will provide (may be taken concurrently). SEE Develops information literacy and students with the theoretical Certification: Social Science. scientific writing skills. Emphasis is underpinnings of service-learning Offered: Fall and Spring. on finding and evaluating primary and help prepare them for the research literature, scientific writing subsequent discipline-specific SOC 203 - Sociology of for both lay and professional service-learning classes Minority Groups (3 credits) audiences, and communicating Offered: Fall, Spring, and Winterim. Explores the consequences of scientific findings in multiple power differentials between special written formats appropriate to the categories of peoples, such as discipline. SOC - Sociology those based on race, ethnicity, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better religion, sex, gender, and sexual SOC 101 - Introduction to preference. Emphasis is placed on in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and a Sociology (3 credits) minimum of two science courses. sociological definitions and SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. Introduces building blocks of theories. Offered: Fall and Spring. knowledge in the discipline of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better sociology, a discipline that in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and SCI 440 - Capstone Practicum examines how humans interact and sophomore status. Offered: Fall or (1 credit) how their interactions are Spring (offered as needed). influenced by social forces. Provides the opportunity for senior majors in the School of the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better SOC 206 - Sociology of Sciences to complete the hours for in ENG 150, ENG 151, or ENG 153 Women (3 credits) an approved capstone experience (may be taken concurrently). SEE Studies women in society. This during the summer months. Certification: Social Science. course explores women's roles in Students are held to the Offered: Fall and Spring. the past and present and considers requirements of the capstone, their possibilities in the future. including site visits, mentor visits, SOC 101H - Honors - Applies theory and research and documentation. Students who Introduction to Sociology (3 findings in examination of gender- complete SCI 440 must enroll in credits) role socialization, life cycle roles the capstone course in the fall Introduces building blocks of and changes, feminism, and semester immediately following the knowledge in the discipline of selected topics. summer experience. Fees: Parking sociology, a discipline that Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and printing fees may be required. examines how humans interact and in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and Prerequisite: Permission of the how their interactions are sophomore status. Offered: Fall, as department chair of the student's influenced by social forces. This needed. major field of study. Offered: course emphasizes a theme-based Summer. approach to introductory sociology SOC 207 - Organizations, and guided independent learning Work, and Society (3 credits) resulting in a research project. Examines functions, structures, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better dynamics of organizations. Major in ENG 151 or ENG 153 (may be theoretical perspectives and taken concurrently). Only open to research findings provide the students in Freshmen Honors. SEE foundation for investigating a variety of topics related to human 216| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog behavior and social roles in The internship director offers Certification: Humanities. Offered: organizations, change processes, faculty oversight of the academic Fall. and integration of organizations component and guidance of the into institutional spheres of society. on-site internship. Students SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish Emphasis is placed on demonstrate achievement of goals II (4 credits) understanding work and the with a daily journal, a self- Continues the study of the basics workplace. evaluation, a site evaluation, and of the Spanish communication Prerequisite: A grade of C or better an on-site visit from the internship skills covered in SPN 101, in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and director. Students must complete especially the study of major sophomore status. Offered: Fall or 120 hours in their internship. grammatical constructions, and Spring, as needed. Prerequisite: A grade of "P" or further develops the skills of better in CM, FDES, FMER, FMI, or reading and writing in preparation SOC 260 - American Popular GDES 290 and permission of the for study at the intermediate level. Culture (3 credits) instructor. Offered: Summer, as Prerequisite: Placement, two Examines the interplay of popular needed. successful years of high school arts, mass culture, and American Spanish, or a grade of C or better society from the 1890s to the SOD 395 - The Mill - Design in SPN 101. SEE Certification: present, with emphasis on the Center (3 credits) Humanities. Offered: Spring. period since World War II. This Applies communication and design course draws on approaches of the theory and practice to professional SPN 115 - Cafe de Tapas - social sciences and the humanities client--based work in a dynamic Spanish Conversation and to gain insight into changing interdisciplinary classroom setting. Culture (1 credit) attitudes, values, and beliefs. Students work together as a Offers Spanish language students Students investigate topics of creative agency (called The Mill at the opportunity to enrich their special interest through field and Stevenson University) on varied classroom experience through or library research. projects for clients, meeting the interpersonal communication in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better client's needs through competent Spanish and to advance in their in ENG 152 or ENG 153 and research, innovative strategy, oral fluency, listening sophomore status. Offered: Fall or thoughtful design, and the comprehension, and understanding Spring, as needed. practical application of integrated of Hispanic cultures. Students meet marketing communication. Using one hour per week to converse SOC 304 - Topics in Sociology skills learned in previous courses, informally and entirely in Spanish (3 credits) students in The Mill course offer a and to discuss independent range of creative services which Provides opportunities for projects and journals, current may include advertising, branding, advanced students to examine events and media, film, music, art, graphic design, media production, topics of interest through literature, and more, with attendees design strategy, research, social supervised reading, research, and from the college community. The media marketing, event planning, discussion. Themes include course involves three off-campus writing, and public relations. communities, sociology of sports, excursions to various venues of Course includes studio and lecture. urban problems, and violence and Hispanic cultures, such as local peace. Topics announced each Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Hispanic fairs/celebrations, semester. This course may be in CM 205; FDES 302; FMER 210 museums, and restaurants. This repeated for credit if topics are and FMER 223; FMI 221; GDES 211. course is graded on a Pass/Fail different. Offered: Fall and Spring. basis. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Prerequisite: Current or previous in ENG 152 and junior status. SPN - Spanish enrollment in SPN 101 or SPN 102 Offered: Fall and Spring. or permission of the instructor. SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish Corequisite: Current or previous enrollment in SPN 101 or SPN 102 SOD - School of Design I (4 credits) Introduces the basics of Spanish or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring. SOD 390 - Internship (Variable communication skills, including credits (3,6,9, or 12)) speaking, listening, reading, writing, SPN 201 - Intermediate and major grammatical Provides the opportunity for constructions. The course furnishes Spanish I (3 credits) students to gain career-related a basis for the further development Continues development of the experience in a professional of these communications skills in basic communication skills of environment outside of the SPN 102. A grade of at least C or speaking, listening, reading, and classroom. Students identify better is required to advance to writing, as well as the study of opportunities and apply for the next level. vocabulary and grammar. This internships independently. Student course includes an intensive placements must be approved Prerequisite: By placement of the grammar review with special before the start of the internship. English Department Chair only. SEE attention given to conversational Courses| 217 and writing skills. This course enrollment in SPAN 201 or 202 or THEA 121 - Introduction to introduces students to selected permission of the instructor. Theatre (3 credits) works of literature, selected topics Offered: Fall and Spring. of Hispanic culture, and the Examines, through readings, lecture relations of culture to language and discussion, the responsibilities development. Class is conducted in THEA - Theatre and Media and techniques of theatre artists Spanish. Performance (playwrights, actors, directors, designers) who collaborate to Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or create the dramatic experience. better in SPN 102, placement THEA 103 - Foundations of Performance (3 credits) Students further investigate the (three or more years of high school nature of this experience by Spanish), or a score of 500+ on the Develops important performance critiquing Stevenson University SAT II test. SEE Certification: and communication skills through productions. Humanities. Offered: Fall. exercises, improvisations, and scene work. Students will practice Prerequisite: None. SEE SPN 202 - Intermediate exercises in imagination, active Certification: Fine Arts. Offered: Fall Spanish II (3 credits) listening, and vocal and movement and Spring. Continues grammar review, with an techniques. Analysis of scenes for a character's intentions, obstacles, THEA 203 - Intermediate emphasis on translation and Performance (3 credits) reading works of literature in and tactics is a major part of this original text. Students gain further course. Students learn to work Expands on the skills learned in practice in spoken and written within an ensemble and develop Foundations of Performance by language and continue the study self-confidence in a performance. digging deeper into Konstantin of Hispanic literature and cultures. Prerequisite: None. SEE Stanislavski's system of acting. The Class is conducted in Spanish. Certification: Fine Arts and course tackles realistic plays by focusing on character analysis as a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Communication Intensive. Offered: Fall and Spring. method of actor training for stage in SPN 201. SEE Certification: and screen. Humanities. Offered: Spring. THEA 115 - Stagecraft (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better SPN 215 - Café de Tapas— credits) in THEA 103. Offered: Fall. Introduces students to the Spanish Conversation and THEA 210 - Acting for the Culture (1 credit) technical elements of modern scenery and lighting practices Camera I (3 credits) Offers Spanish language students Develop skills for on-camera the opportunity to enrich their required to produce a theatrical performance through an classroom experience through production. Through a mix of lecture and lab, students develop introduction to camera technology, interpersonal communication in analysis of film and multi-media Spanish and to advance in their verbal and visual communication scripts, and on-camera acting oral fluency, listening techniques, common construction practices, rigging procedures, exercises. Students will gain an comprehension, and understanding understanding of how they are of Hispanic cultures. Students meet material selection and equipment perceived on camera and how best one hour per week to converse usage along with the rationale of their applications. to communicate and collaborate informally and entirely in Spanish with a film or multi-media director and to discuss independent Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall. and crew. projects and journals, current events and media, film, music, art, THEA 116 - Script Analysis (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better literature, and more, with attendees credits) in THEA 203. Offered: Spring. from the college community. The Focuses on the analysis of course involves three off-campus theatrical scripts in preparation for THEA 215 - Theatre Practicum: excursions to various venues of public performance. Analysis will Set Design and Construction Hispanic cultures, such as local include a thorough understanding (1 credit) Hispanic fairs/celebrations, of a play's given circumstances, Introduces the functions of museums, and restaurants. units of action, social-political scenery, the elements, principles, Additionally, students enrolled in environment, and use of language, and aesthetics of set design, and the 200-level course may help tempos and themes. Students the working process of the set those students enrolled in the 100- practice reading, then researching designer and his or her role in the level course in collaborative production styles, and planning collaborative dramatic experience. learning projects. This course is their own interpretation of graded on a Pass/Fail basis. productions based on a variety of Repeatable for credit. important American and Prerequisite: Current or previous international plays. enrollment in SPN 201 or SPN 202 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. in THEA 121. Offered: Spring. Corequisite: Current or previous 218| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Under faculty supervision, students dramatic experience. Under faculty performance arenas, acting styles, also learn how to use the tools and supervision, students pull from and staging methods that have equipment in the set shop and stock and construct and maintain given these scripts life. Students construct sets for Stevenson costumes for Stevenson University examine key figures and trends University productions. (45 crew productions. (45 crew hours) This and discover the ways in which hours) This course is repeatable for course is repeatable for credit. theatre both reflects and affects credit. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall the society that creates it. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better and Spring. in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE THEA 224 - Play Performance Certification: Humanities. Offered: THEA 216 - Theatre Practicum: (3 credits) Fall and Spring. Scene Painting and Props (1 Involves participation in credit) department theatre productions THEA 241 - Theatre History II Introduces and practices the after auditioning and being cast. (3 credits) principles, aesthetics, and Students develop roles and explore Studies masterpieces of Eastern techniques of theatrical scene the script in a production by and Western theatre from the 17th painting. Students learn various exploring genre, author, social century to the present and techniques for creating texture and context, interpretation, and explores their structure and design through paint for theatrical production style. They may also themes, as well as the historical sets. (45 crew hours) This course is participate in training related to contexts, performance arenas, repeatable for credit. the specific needs of the acting styles, and staging methods production, e.g., use of dialect, that have given these scripts life. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall and Spring. period movement, dance, choral Students examine key figures and speaking, or specific acting styles. trends and discover the ways in THEA 217 - Theatre Practicum: This course may be repeated for which theatre both reflects and Stage Lighting and Sound (1 credit. Students must receive affects the society that creates it. permission from the program credit) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better coordinator before registering for in ENG 152 or ENG 153. SEE Develops an appreciation for the this course. Certification: Writing Intensive. working process of the lighting Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall Offered: Spring. designer and his or her role in the and Spring. collaborative dramatic experience. THEA 270 - Voice for the Actor Students learn, through hands-on THEA 225 - Play Performance (3 credits) experience, the functions and (0 credits) objectives and qualities of stage Develops the voice for lighting and the types and uses of Involves participation in performance. Students will study lighting instruments. Under faculty department theatre productions alignment, diaphragmatic supervision, students learn how to after auditioning and being cast. breathing, relaxation, phonation, hang, circuit, gel, and focus lights Students develop roles and explore articulation, resonance, projection, and how to operate a the script in a production by Standard American Speech, and computerized light board. Students exploring genre, author, social the International Phonetic learn the importance of sound in a context, interpretation, and Alphabet. Students will also learn production and-as needed for production style. They may also how to apply their vocal technique Stevenson University productions- participate in training related to to create and perform characters. develop the ability to reproduce, the specific needs of the Offered: Spring. reinforce, or mix sound, create production, e.g., use of dialect, specific sound effects, and produce period movement, dance, choral THEA 275 - Theatre Movement audio for the productions. (45 crew speaking, or specific acting styles. (3 credits) This course may be repeated, but it hours) This course is repeatable for Develops the physical awareness of is a non-credit course. Students credit. students as it relates to the must receive permission from the individual actor and the ensemble. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall program coordinator before Students develop strength, and Spring. registering for this course. flexibility, presence, and THEA 218 - Theatre Practicum: Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall coordination through Costuming (1 credit) and Spring. improvisations, presentations, and Introduces the functions of the creation of original theatre THEA 240 - Theatre History I (3 compositions. costumes, the elements, principles, credits) and aesthetics of theatrical Offered: Spring. costume design, and the working Studies masterpieces of Eastern process of the costume designer and Western theatre from antiquity (including script analysis, research, to the 16th century and explores sketching, and building) and his or their structure and themes, as well her role in the collaborative as the historical contexts, Courses| 219
THEA 301 - Performances dramaturgical and script analysis, Additionally, students will work on Styles (3 credits) learn key elements of stage interviewing skills. The course will composition, explore the uses of culminate in an equity-style Offers students an opportunity to movement and rhythm, and study showcase which is the standard for work on a performance style that is directorial functions within both the profession. not 20th or 21st century realism. theatrical events and creative Prerequisite: A grade of C or better The performance work in this class collaborations. is highly physical and vocal in THEA 301. Offered: Fall. exploring the visceral roots of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better performance that go beyond the in THEA 301. Offered: Spring. THEA 410 - Design and intellectual. Collaboration (3 credits) THEA 370 - Advanced Voice Provides Theatre and Media Prerequisite: A grade of C or better for the Actor (3 credits) in THEA 203. Offered: Fall. Performance majors with a pre- Further develops the voice for production theatre experience that THEA 310 - Acting for the performance through exercises in explores the collaborative Camera II (3 credits) articulation, phonation, alignment, relationship among theatre diaphragmatic breathing, practitioners—directors, scenic Expands skills learned in Acting for relaxation, and projection designer, lighting designer, the Camera I. Students will analyze introduced in Voice for the Actor I. costume designers, and sound and evaluate characters for on- Students learn how to apply these designers. The course emphasizes camera performance. Additionally, skills to warm up the voice and to theatrical design as a creative students will create an original on- perform and create their process that begins with the initial camera project such as a web characters. Students will also learn visualization of design concepts, series or short film. how to apply their vocal technique which are then researched by a Prerequisite: A grade of C or better to create and perform characters. director and collaboratively in THEA 210. Offered: Spring. They will also learn how to apply developed by a design team. their vocal technique to create and THEA 318 - Internship (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better perform characters. The course also in THEA 335. Offered: Fall. credits) stresses skills needed to work with Includes planning and participation all types of microphones used in THEA 430 - Business of Acting in an internship coordinated by a the media. (3 credits) faculty director. The internship Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Instructs student actors in consists of 120 hours in an off- in THEA 270. Offered: Fall. developing strategic and intelligent campus professional environment career choices. This course (business, government agency, THEA 375 - Advanced emphasizes vital non-performance non-profit organization, etc.) where Movement (3 credits) skills such as calibrating the student receives practical, Develops techniques introduced in expectations, maintaining financial career-oriented experience under Movement I with further responsibility, developing an on-site supervisor. Placement of concentration of Anne Bogart's professional documents (headshots the student is arranged by the Viewpoints and Rudolf Laban's and resumes) in a digital age, and University. The student may begin efforts, and addresses the understanding the roles of agents, the internship before the end of differences between the movement managers, and casting directors. the semester in which THEA 318 is for film style shooting and video Students learn how to apply these taken, which meets weekly for one style shooting. Students explore skills to obtain employment. hour; however, the internship must the differences needed to perform be completed before the end of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better on the stage and the adjustments in THEA 410. Offered: Spring. the spring semester-when THEA made for the limitations of the 318 is taken in the fall or by the camera's vista. end of the summer and the start of THEA 452 - Senior Project: the next academic year-when THEA Prerequisite: A grade of C or better Theatre (3 credits) 318 is taken in the spring. At the in THEA 275 and THEA 301. Focuses on developing a recital conclusion of the experience, the Offered: Fall. piece for public performance. Each student and the on-site supervisor year students choose, depending evaluate the experience. THEA 380 - Audition on their interest, if they want to Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better perform scenes, monologs, or a in THEA 121, THEA 202, THEA 204, Prepares students for professional play. This is the capstone that and THEA 210. Offered: Fall and auditions through the analysis, highlights each student's work and Spring. evaluation and performance of what they learned during their four monologues and scenes. Students years of study. THEA 335 - Directing (3 will practice a wide range of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better credits) audition scenarios, including an in THEA 301. Offered: Spring. open-call, side, improvisational, Analyzes the role of the theatrical dance, voice, and callback. director. Students develop skills in 220| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
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Jakie Brown, Jr. (1997) Beverly Bye, RN (2011) Aaron D. Chandler (2010) Assistant Professor, Information Adjunct Professor, Nursing Associate Professor, English Systems B.S., Ed.D., Towson University Faculty Teaching Fellow A.A., Community College of M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland B.A., Roanoke College Baltimore County M.S., University of Maryland, M.A., Hollins University B.A., Arlington Bible College Baltimore Ph.D., University of North Carolina, M.A.B.L., M.Div., Faith Theological Walter Calahan (2010) Greensboro Seminary Adjunct Instructor, Art Pamela R. Chaney (2006) Monica Brown, MLS(ASCP) (2017) B.S., Syracuse University Adjunct Professor, Law Adjunct Instructor, Medical M.A., McDaniel College B.S., Virginia Commonwealth Laboratory Science Joseph Carr (2015) University B.S., Stevenson University Adjunct Instructor, Education J.D., University of Maryland, Nathanael Adam Brown (2016) B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore Adjunct Professor, English Baltimore County Min Cheung (2015) B.A., Cornell University M.A., McDaniel College Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design M.F.A., University of Wisconsin- Patrick M. Carroll, Jr. (2005) B.S., Philadelphia University Madison Adjunct Instructor, Information Thomas L. Christianson (2012) Sharon Buchbinder (2011) Systems Adjunct Professor, Philosophy and Graduate Program B.S., University of Maryland Religion Director, Healthcare Management University College M.A., Regent University and Program Coordinator, M.S., George Washington Ryan Clark (2015) SUO and Professor, Healthcare University Program Coordinator, Theatre and Management Elise Carswell (2015) Associate Professor, Theatre A.A.S., Maria College; Education Supervisor II B.S., Towson University B.A., University of Connecticut B.S., University of Maryland, M.F.A., Florida State University M.A., University of Hartford College Park Ph.D., University of Illinois Douglas Coats (2014) M.Ed., Harvard Business School Adjunct Professor, Accounting Charles E. Buehrle (2017) Corinna Carter (2019) B.A., Loyola University Maryland Adjunct Professor, Mathematics Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry J.D., University of Baltimore B.S., LaSalle University B.S., M.S., Stevenson University M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University Stacey Coffey-Moreau (2018) Robert W. Carter (2015) Adjunct Professor, Psychology Justin Buonomo (2019) Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies B.S., James Madison University Adjunct Instructor, Healthcare B.S., Stevenson University M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia Management M.S., University of Baltimore B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Darlene Cohen (2004) Elizabeth Caruso (2019) Adjunct Professor, Information Rebecca Burgess (2015) Adjunct Instructor, English Systems Assistant Professor, Biological B.A., University of Georgia A.B., University of Chicago Sciences M.A.T., Loyola University Maryland M.S., Villa Julie College B.S., Cornell University Louise M. Carwell (2009) J.D., University of Maryland School M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia of Law University Adjunct Professor, Law B.A., University of Rochester L.L.M., S.J.D., National Law Center, Jeremy Russell Burkett (2015) J.D., Case Western Reserve George Washington University Professor, Chemistry University Jeffrey Comen (2001) B.S., Huntington University Adjunct Professor, Law Ph.D., Purdue University Susan Casciani (2012) Adjunct Professor, Healthcare B.A., Johns Hopkins University Damon L. Burman (2007) Management J.D., University of Baltimore Adjunct Professor, Forensic B.S., State University of New York, James L. Condron (2008) Sciences Fredonia Adjunct Professor, Art B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan M.S., D'Youville College, Buffalo B.A., Colby College College M.B.A., State University of New M.F.A., Maryland Institute College M.F.S., George Washington York, Buffalo of Art University Hollis Caswell, RN (2017) Thomas D. Coogan (1988) Katherine A. Buvoltz (2017) Lecturer, Nursing Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies Adjunct Professor, General B.S., Salve Regina University B.A., Hamilton College Education M.S., Stony Brook University M.A., Antioch College B.S., Houghton College J.D., Antioch School of Law M.B.A., Regis University Ph.D., Regent University
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Dean E. Cook (1984) Michelle A. D'Alessandro, RN Victoria J. Doby, CPA (1995) Professor, Information Systems (2013) Program Coordinator, Accounting B.A., Loch Haven State College Adjunct Professor, Nursing and Professor, Accounting M.A., Indiana State University B.S.N., Villanova University B.A., M.B.A., Loyola College in M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University M.S.N., Johns Hopkins University Maryland Ph.D., University of Missouri D.N.P., University of Maryland, D.B.A., George Washington Linda Cook, RN (2008) Baltimore University Adjunct Professor, Nursing Christopher Michael Daley (2015) Patrick Donohue (2016) A.S., Monroe Community College Adjunct Instructor, Business Adjunct Instructor, Religion B.S.N., Alfred University Communication B.S., Lancaster Bible College M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.S., Towson University M.A., Reformed Theological Baltimore M.S., Stevenson University Seminary Rodney C. Cook (1999) Carolyn Danna (2014) Daniel Dregier, Jr. (2010) Adjunct Professor, Art Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences Adjunct Professor, Business B.A., Trinity College B.S., Wheaton College Administration and Law M.F.A., Maryland Institute College Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.A., Loyola University Maryland of Art Baltimore J.D., University of Baltimore, School Michael B. Cooney (2015) Martinez Davenport (2014) of Law Adjunct Instructor, Education Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice David C. Drewer (1996) B.S., Stevenson University A.A., Baltimore City Community Adjunct Professor, Physics M.S., Johns Hopkins University College B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Ian Coyle (2014) B.S., Coppin State University University Adjunct Instructor, Political Science M.S., Johns Hopkins University Jeffrey F. Dudley (2005) B.A., Saint Bonaventure University Emmet Davitt (2005) Adjunct Instructor, Marketing M.P.A., State University of New Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies B.S., Towson University York, Albany B.A., University of Virginia M.S., McDaniel College Victoria Cozad, RN (2018) J.D., University of Maryland, Hilda Dunkwu (2014) Lecturer, Nursing College Park Adjunct Professor, Legal Studies Women's Hospital Foundation Rana DellaRocco (2019) L.L.B., University of Benin, Nigeria Distinguished Professor Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science L.L.M., University of San Diego B.A., Valparaiso University B.S., University of Maryland, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern M.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County University Baltimore County M.S., University of Florida Meredith C. Durmowicz (2002) Christina Cramer (2018) Jared Denhard (2001) Dean, Beverly K. Fine School of the Adjunct Professor, Psychology Adjunct Instructor, Music Sciences; Professor, Biological B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Sciences M.S., Loyola University Maryland Music, Johns Hopkins University Interim Dean, Sandra R. Berman Ph.D., Brigham Young University Stuart Denrich (2019) School of Health Professions Danyelle Crawford (2019) Adjunct Instructor, Information Vice Provost for Sponsored Human Services Supervisor I Systems Programs and Research B.S., Stevenson University B.A., University of Maryland, B.S., Marquette University M.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Baltimore County M.S., University of Maryland, Global Timothy M. Dwyer (2006) Christopher T. Crostic (2009) University Professor, Chemistry Technical Director and Rebecca A. Diaz, RN (2002) B.S., Regis College Associate Professor, Theatre Department Chair, Nursing and Ph.D., Dartmouth College B.S., Frostburg State University Assistant Professor, Nursing Shannon Dyson (2014) M.F.A., Indiana University B.S., Villa Julie College Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design Alexander Crowley (2012) M.S.N., Drexel University B.S., Stevenson University Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Rachel Celia Didovicher (2015) M.A., University of Baltimore Laura Culbertson, RN (2010) Adjunct Professor, English Helaina Ebling (2011) Adjunct Instructor, Nursing B.A., M.A., Case Western Reserve Adjunct Professor, Counseling & B.S.N., M.S., University of Maryland, University Human Services and Supervisor II Baltimore M.F.A., University of Baltimore A.A., Villa Julie College Catherine Dietz (2013) B.A., Towson University Education Supervisor I M.S., University of Maryland B.S., Towson University Baltimore County
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Candice Edwards (2015) Elizabeth Fields (2016) Susan Garfinkel (2014) Adjunct Instructor, Counseling & Librarian, Research & Instruction Education Supervisor I Human Services and Supervisor I B.A., Goucher College B.A., University of Pittsburgh B.S., Stevenson University M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh MEd, Loyola University of Maryland M.P.A., University of Baltimore Mayaugust P. Finkenberg (2005) Glenn Georgieff (2010) Nadine W. Edwards (2003) Associate Professor, Counseling & Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Coordinator, Distance Learning and Human Services A.A., Essex Community College Adjunct Professor, Information B.A., Syracuse University B.S., M.S., Towson University Systems M.S.W., University of Maryland, James H. Gibson (2006) B.S. University of Maryland Baltimore Adjunct Professor, Information M.Ed., Salisbury University Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Systems Jeffrey D. Elliott (2001) Ted F. Fischer (2004) B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; Chair, Psychology and Professor, Assistant Professor, Education M.S., Towson University Psychology B.S., Towson University Megan Gitterman (2019) B.A., M.A., Salisbury State University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Adjunct Instructor, Master's in Ph.D., University of Maryland, Arlene K. Fleischmann (2010) Teaching Baltimore County Adjunct Professor, English B.B.A., Hofstra University Robert A. Ellis (2006) B.A., University of Maryland, M.A., University of Maryland, Adjunct Professor, Business College Park Baltimore County Communication M.Ed., McDaniel College Rivka L. Glaser (2006) B.A., Towson University Brian Fodrey (2018) Associate Professor, Biological M.A., University of Baltimore Chief Information Officer Sciences and Director, Honors Steven R. Engorn (1989) Vice Provost for Educational Program Chair, Information Systems, Technology B.A., Goucher College Graduate Program Director and B.B.A., M.A., Kent State University Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Program Coordinator, SUO and M.S.,Drake University Sara Godbee (2008) Assistant Professor, Information William E. Folson (2006) Librarian, Instruction & Learning Systems Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies Services Geckle Distinguished Professor A.A.S., Community College of the and Adjunct Instructor, Information A.A., Catonsville Community Air Force Systems College B.S., M.S., University of Maryland B.S., University of South Carolina B.S., American University University College B.A., College of Charleston M.B.A., Loyola College in Maryland Nick Franck (2018) M.L.S., University of Maryland, Roxanne Epps (2011) Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band College Park Adjunct Professor, Counseling & B.S.,Towson University Michael Gordon (2011) Human Services Janel Frazier (2019) Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice B.A., Morgan State University B.S., Northeastern University M.S.W., Howard University Adjunct Instructor, Education B.S., Stevenson University M.S., Shippensburg University Christopher William Ernst (2015) M.A., National University D.P.A., University of Baltimore Assistant Professor, Film and Susan T. Gorman (1991) Moving Image Ora Freedman (2001) Professor, Economics Executive Vice President Academic B.A., Hampshire College Affairs, Provost and Professor, M.F.A., University at Buffalo B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York, Binghamton Biological Sciences Shannon Familetti (2014) B.A., Kenyon College Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry Clotile S. Galbraith (2002) Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Professor, Education B.A., College of the Holy Cross Katherine Greco (2011) M.A., University of Virginia B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Judith A. Feustle, RN (1991) Ed.M., Ed.D., Temple University Morris Greenberg (2010) Associate Dean, Nursing Elise Gallagher (2018) Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice B.S.N., M.S., University of Maryland, B.S., M.S., Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Adjunct Professor, English M.Ed., Sc.D., Johns Hopkins B.S.,Washington College Deric M. Greene (2004) University M.F.A.,University of Baltimore Professor, Business Communication B.S., James Madison University Dina Fiasconaro (2010) Philip J.B. Gallagher (2007) Adjunct Professor, Mathematics M.A., Norfolk State University Professor, Film and Moving Image Ph.D., Howard University B.S., Syracuse University B.A., M.A.. Christ's College, M.F.A., Columbia University University of Cambridge Thairen Greene (2013) Beverly J. Gandolfo (2017) Mathematics Learning Specialist Choral Director and Adjunct B.S., Spelman College Instructor, Music M.S., Towson University B.A., McDaniel College 228| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Mary Greenwalt (2015) Heather E. Harris (2003) Elliot Hirshman (2017) Education Supervisor I Professor, Business Communication President and Professor, B.A., University of Maryland, B.A., Concordia University Psychology Baltimore County M.A., Ph.D., Howard University B.A., Yale University; Paul A. Griffey, MT(ASCP) (2001) Starr I. Harris (2017) M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Adjunct Professor, Medical Adjunct Professor, Film & Moving Los Angeles Laboratory Science Image Stacey Hittle, RN (2016) B.S., University of Maryland, B.A., St. Augustine's College Lecturer, Nursing Baltimore M.F.A., Howard University B.S., M.S., Stevenson University M.B.A., Loyola College in Maryland Morgan Hassler (2012) William Hodge (2013) Vivi-Anne Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Professor, Physics Griffey, MLS(ASCP) (1981) A.A., Catonsville Community B.S., University of North Carolina at Adjunct Professor, Medical College Wilmington Laboratory Science B.S., University of Phoenix Ph.D., Wake Forest University B.S., University of Maryland, M.S., Johns Hopkins University Ann Horn (2015) Baltimore Cynthia Hazman (2014) Education Supervisor II M.S., Thomas Jefferson University Education Supervisor I B.A., McDaniel College John Grimes (2013) B.S., Ithaca College M.Ed., American College of Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies M.A.T., Towson University Education A.A., Essex Community College Theodore W. “Ted” Hendricks Timothy Charles Holgate (2016) B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland (1998) Adjunct Professor, Physics University Adjunct Professor, English B.S., North Georgia College State M.S., Stevenson University B.A., St. John's College; University Paul Grimm (2012) M.A., Johns Hopkins University M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University Adjunct Professor, Biological Ph.D., Catholic University of Timothy R. Holland (2002) Sciences America Lecturer, Economics B.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska Brad Herling (2014) B.A., Wake Forest University Medical Center Education Supervisor I M.S., Stevenson University David Grow (2019) B.A., University of Massachusetts M.B.A., Washington University in St. Adjunct Professor, Psychology M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Louis B.S., University of Maryland Global George Hermina (2015) Alexander E. Hooke (1978) Campus Adjunct Professor, Law Professor, Philosophy Ph.D., Argosy University A.A., Hudson Valley Community B.S., Towson University Kathryn E. Hall (2008) College M.A., West Chester State College Adjunct Instructor, History B.S., M.B.A., Russell Sage College Ph.D., University of Missouri B.S., Frostburg State University J.D., University of Baltimore Esther D. Horrocks (1983) M.A., James Madison University Gordon Hicken (2019) Program Coordinator, Soncheray Hall (2019) Assistant Professor, Music and Interdisciplinary Studies and Adjunct Instructor, Counseling & Assistant Director, Bands Professor, Sociology and Human Services B.M., Furman University Anthropology B.A., Eastern Connecticut State M.M., University of South Carolina B.A., University of Minnesota University D.M., Florida State University M.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State M.S.W., Morgan State University Janice Hill (2013) University Nora Hamilton, RN (2011) Education Supervisor I Dean Horvath (2009) Adjunct Instructor, Nursing B.S., Towson University Adjunct Professor, Business A.A.S., Illinois Valley Community Rodney E. Hill (2007) Administration College Adjunct Professor, Law B.S., State University of New York B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University B.S., University of Maryland, M.S., University of Maryland M.S.N., University of Phoenix College Park M.S., Towson University William Harrell (2015) J.D., University of Baltimore Amanda Gingery Hostalka (1998) Assistant Professor, Chemistry Christina Hipsley (2000) Dean, School of Design and B.S., Virginia Tech Center for Librarian, Collections Development Professor, Design Teacher Education and Electronic Resources Vice Provost for Outreach M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.A., University of Maryland, B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of College Park Baltimore County Art Benjamin Harris (2009) M.A., M.F.A., University of Baltimore Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice Richard Huberfeld (2011) and Legal Studies Lecturer, Criminal Justice B.A., Johns Hopkins University B.A., M.A., Brooklyn College J.D., Yeshiva University Directory| 229
Sasha Hudson (2019) Mirma Johnson-Majors (2019) Ernest C. Kiehne (2017) Adjunct Instructor, Accounting Adjunct Professor, History Adjunct Instructor, English B.S., Morgan State University B.S., Howard University B.A., Vassar College M.S., M.B.A., University of M.S., Bank Street College of M.A., City College of New York Maryland, Global Campus Education Diane Kilcoyne (2018) Virginia N. Iannone (2002) Ed.D, Morgan State University Adjunct Professor, Law Professor, Psychology Glenn Johnston (2007) B.A., University of Virginia Faculty Teaching Fellow Program Coordinator, Humanities J.D., University of California, Davis B.S., University of Scranton and History and Assistant Wendy L. Kimber-Louis (2005) M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of Professor, History, and Archivist Chair, Biological Science and America B.A., St. Lawrence University Professor, Biological Sciences Ikenna Ikpeama (2019) M.A., State University of New York, B.S., Wolverhampton Polytechnic Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science Buffalo Ph.D., Edinburgh University B.S., Delaware State University M.Ed., Niagara University Ph.D., University of North Texas Deborah E. King, RN (2009) M.F.S, Stevenson University Adjunct Professor, Nursing Paul Insley (2010) Eric Jorgensen (2010) B.S.N., City University of New York Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Professor, Philosophy M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Systems B.S., University of Idaho Maryland B.S., M.S., Stevenson University M.D.I., Nazarene Theological Seminary Mary Kinnecome (2008) Michelle Ivey (2013) Adjunct Professor, Art; Film and Professor, Chemistry Christopher Justice (2019) Moving Image B.S., Harvey Mudd College Adjunct Professor, Business B.A., University of Mary M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Communication Washington Irvine A.A., Middlesex County College M.A., University of Massachusetts B.A., Rutgers University New Robert A. Jackson (2017) Ph.D., University of Wisconsin- Brunswick Madison Adjunct Instructor, Graduate M.A., Loyola University Maryland Education Ph.D., University of Maryland, Ashley Anne Kniss (2015) B.S. and M.S., Stevenson University Baltimore County Senior Lecturer, English D'Andrea Jacobs (2014) B.A., Eastern Mennonite University Geetha Kada, RN (2013) M.A., Catholic University of America Adjunct Professor, Graduate Adjunct Professor, Nursing Education Ph.D., Catholic University of B.S., M.S.N., Omayal Achi College American B.A., University of California, Los of Nursing Angeles M.A., University of Chennai, India Courtney Koerber (2019) M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State Ph.D., Capella University Adjunct Instructor, Education University B.S., Stevenson University Deborah Kai Kai (2011) M.S., McDaniel College Helena Jenkins RN (2019) Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Lecturer, Nursing Psychology Beth M. Kobett (1998) B.S., Hunter College B.A., University of Virginia Professor, Education and Faculty M.S., University of Maryland, M.S., Florida State University Director, First Year Seminar Baltimore County Faculty Teaching Fellow Alexandra Katzoff (2013) B.S., University of Missouri Carolyn H. Johnson, Esq. (1998) Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Graduate Program Director, M.S., Johns Hopkins University B.A., University of Maryland, Ed.D., Johns Hopkins University Forensic Studies and Program College Park Coordinator, SUO and Professor, Jason Kolowski (2012) Forensic Studies Anna B. Kayes (2006) Adjunct Professor, Forensic B.A., Dickinson College Professor, Management Sciences J.D., University of Maryland, B.A., Catawba College B.A., Cornell College Baltimore M.A., Ed.D..,George Washington M.S., John Jay College of Criminal University Jody Johnson (2016) Justice Adjunct Professor, Physics Gregory T. Keplinger (2006) M.P.H., Ph.D., City University of B.A., Dickinson College Associate Professor, Film and New York M.S., University of Maryland Moving Image William Branson Hay Ph.D., University of Maryland, A.A., Montgomery College Kommalan (2018) Baltimore B.S., Towson University Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design M.F.A., American University Keith Johnson (2012) and Merchandising Professor, Biological Sciences Pamela Kessler (2005) B.A., Rhode Island School of Design B.S., Central College Adjunct Professor, Legal Studies Ph.D., Texas A & M University B.A., University of Maryland, College Park J.D., University of Baltimore 230| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Don Koonce, Sr. (2012) George E. Lauterbach (2003) Loryn S. Lesser (2004) Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Professor, Chemistry Adjunct Professor, Counseling & Systems B.S., University of Maryland, Human Services and Psychology B.F.A., Temple University College Park B.A., College of Staten Island, City M.B.A., Strayer University, M.A., Johns Hopkins University University of New York Washington D.D.S., University of Maryland, M.A., Montclair State University Caleb Kortokrax (2014) Baltimore M.S., Towson University Adjunct Professor, Art Sonya A. Lawyer (2017) Ph.D., Walden University B.F.A., Valparaiso University Assistant Professor, Design and Martin Lev (2019) M.F.A., Maryland Institute College Internship Director Adjunct Professor, Business of Art B.S., Howard University Administration Deborah S. Kraft (1998) M.F.A., University of Florida B.S., Towson University Department Chair, Education and George Leary (2014) M.B.A., University of Baltimore Professor, Education Adjunct Professor, Psychology D.B.A., Argosy University B.S., Lesley College A.A., Community College of Barry Levine (2012) M.A., Webster University Baltimore County Adjunct Professor, Forensic Ph.D., Saint Louis University B.S., George Washington University Sciences Lee Krähenbühl (2018) M.S., Pennsylvania State University B.S., Loyola University Maryland Interim Dean and Associate Ph.D., University of Maryland, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth Professor, Communication Baltimore County University B.A., Linfield College Deborah J. Leather (2009) Kenneth Levine (2011) M.A., Pacific School of Religion Adjunct Professor, Management Adjunct Professor, Mathematics Ph.D., University of Oregon A.B., College of St. Elizabeth B.A., University of Maryland, Genna Kranitz (2018) M.L.S., University of Hawaii Baltimore County Human Services Supervisor M.B.A., Marymount College of M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University B.S., Towson University Virginia Jane Lewty (2017) M.S., University of Maryland, D.B.A., George Washington Adjunct Professor, English Baltimore County University B.A., Ph.D., University of Glasgow Stephanie Kratzen, RN (2015) Sean Leavy (2018) M.F.A., University of Iowa Adjunct Professor, Nursing Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Amanda Marie Licastro (2015) B.S.N., Towson University B.S., University of Maryland, Assistant Professor, English M.S., D.N.P., University of Maryland, Baltimore County B.A., Loyola University Baltimore M.A.T., University of Maryland, M.A., DePaul University Baltimore County James Kucher (2014) Ph.D., Graduate Center, CUNY Adjunct Professor, Business Anne Lefter (2016) Jerome D. Lindauer (2005) Administration Adjunct Professor, Theatre Adjunct Instructor, Business B.A.; Keen University B.A., University of Minnesota Administration M.B.A., D.P.A.; University of M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Baltimore Michele Lenhart (2019) and State University Lorie E. Lana (1996) Adjunct Instructor, SUO M.B.A., Loyola College in Maryland Professor, Biological Sciences B.S., M.S.E., State University of New Irvin B. Litofsky (2005) B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of York Geneseo Adjunct Professor, Forensic Maryland, College Park M.S., Buffalo State College Sciences Jennifer S. Landon (2006) Thomas Lentz, Jr. (2008) B.A., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Instructor, English Adjunct Professor, Information M.S.F.S., George Washington B.A., Coppin State University Systems University M.A., University of Maryland, B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Lisa Lorden, RN (2010) College Park M.B.A., University of Baltimore Assistant Professor, Nursing Romas Laskauskas (2001) Holly Lentz-Schiller (2012) B.S., Stevenson University Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Fashion M.S., ACNP, University of Maryland, Management Merchandising Baltimore B.S., Mount Saint Mary's College B.A., M.A., University of North Mark Lortz (2011) M.B.A., Virginia Commonwealth Carolina at Wilmington Director, Music and Assistant University Ph.D., University of North Carolina Professor, Music at Greensboro Mary Laurents (2014) B.A., M.M., M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Adjunct Instructor, History B.S., M.A., University of Maryland, Hopkins University Ph.D., Temple University Baltimore County
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Sandra Lucci, RN (2008) Tracey M. Mason (2008) Joseph G. McGraw, Jr. (1998) Adjunct Professor, Nursing Graduate Program Director, Adjunct Professor, History B.S., Rutgers-Newark State Forensic Science and Professor, B.A., M.A., University of Virginia University Chemistry J.D., University of Baltimore M.S., University of Maryland, B.S., Longwood College Ronald McGuire (2013) Baltimore Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth Adjunct Instructor, Cyber Forensics Ph.D., Capella University University B.S., Western Carolina University Barbara Lutz (2012) Joseph "Joe" C. Matanoski (2006) M.S., University of Maryland Global Adjunct Instructor, Education Professor, Biological Sciences Campus and Education Supervisor I B.S., University of Maryland, Cornelia H. McKenna (2015) B.S., Bowie State University Baltimore County Adjunct Professor, Mathematics M.S., McDaniel College Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.A., Bryn Mawr College Robyn Lyles (2011) College Park M.B.A., University of Baltimore Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Leah Matthews (2014) Rebecca McPherson (2019) B.S., University of Missouri, St. Adjunct Professor, Art Adjunct Professor, Biology Louis B.A., Elon University B.S., Kansas State University M.S., University of Baltimore M.F.A., University of Baltimore M.S., Texas Tech University Michael A. MacFee (2017) Colin May (2010) Ph.D., University of the Sciences in Adjunct Instructor, Business Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Philadelphia Communication Forensic Science, and Forensic John McQuitty (2016) B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Studies Adjunct Professor, Religion Shradha Maheshwari (2013) B.S., Siena College B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University Lecturer, Mathematics M.S., Stevenson University M.Div., Southwestern Baptist B.Com., Shri Shikshayatan College Selena Maytum (2014) Theological Seminary B.S., M.B.A., Wilmington College Adjunct Professor, Art M.A., Southwestern Baptist Barry Malin, CPA (1983) B.M.; Furman University Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor, Accounting M.M.; Indiana University M.A., Syracuse University B.A., Ner Israel Rabbinical College D.M.A., University of Colorado Ph.D., Golden Gate Baptist B.A., Loyola University Maryland Deirdre C. McAllister (2017) Theological Seminary Sandy Marinaro (2000) Adjunct Professor, Theatre Susan Medghalchi (2011) Librarian, Discovery & Public B.A., Suffolk University Adjunct Professor, Biological Service M.F.A, Towson University Sciences B.A., M.L.S., University of Illinois Theodore McCadden (2019) B.S., State University of New York, Adjunct Professor, Counseling & Buffalo James Marmer (2019) Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Instructor, Business Human Services Administration B.A., M.A., Towson University Jason Medinger (2011) B.A., California State University of Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University, Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies Los Angeles Harrisburg and Legal Studies M.P.A., University of Southern Clint McCallum (2018) B.A., University of Notre Dame California Adjunct Professor, English J.D., Emory University Nicholas Marrocco (2004) B.M., Oberlin College Christopher James Metzger (2015) Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Associate Professor, Art and B.A., M.S., Loyola University San Diego Graphic Design Maryland Gian McCann (2018) B.A., Lafayette College Adjunct Instructor, English M.F.A., M.A., Maryland Institute Olivia Leigh Martin (2019) College of Art Adjunct Professor, Art B.A., M.A.,University of Maryland, B.A., Dartmouth College; Baltimore County Richard Metzger (2013) M.F.A., Southern Methodist Patrick McDowell (2011) Senior Lecturer, Psychology University Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice B.S., Muskingum University B.S., M.S., Johns Hopkins University M.S., Ph.D., University of North Meggen Marx (2009) Dakota Associate Professor, Art Melanie McEntee (2012) B.F.A., University of Wisconsin, Eau Adjunct Professor, Psychology Hillary J. Michaud (2004) Claire B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University Chair, Law and Justice Studies and M.F.A., University of Maryland, Maryland Professor, Law Baltimore County B.S., Miami University of Ohio Marie Christine McGrath (2020) J.D., University of North Carolina Graduate Program Director, Doctor Chapel Hill of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) and Professor, Psychology
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Doshelle Miller (2019) Anthony Moll (2010) Steven Mrozinski (2009) Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science Adjunct Professor, Communication Instructor, Biological Sciences B.S., Virginia State University and English B.S., M.S., Stevenson University M.S., George Mason University B.A., University of Maryland Global David Murphy (2019) Kari-Ann Miller (2018) Campus Adjunct Professor, Business Adjunct Instructor, Art M.F.A., University of Baltimore Administration B.F.A., Baylor University Anthony Montcalmo (2010) A.A.S., Community College of the Neal Miller (2013) Adjunct Instructor, Business Air Force Associate Professor, Physics Administration B.A., University of Maryland Global A.B., Princeton University B.A., University of Delaware Campus M.S., University of Pennsylvania M.B.A., University of Maryland, M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University M.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State College Park Ph.D., Northcentral University University Laurel Moody, RN (2012) Kathryn Mychailyszyn (2014) Rose Miller, RN (2007) Assistant Professor, Nursing Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design Adjunct Professor, Nursing B.S.N., University of Maryland B.A., Loyola University Maryland A.A., George C. Wallace State M.S., Stevenson University M.F.A., University of Baltimore Community College; M.S., University of Maryland Brandon Myers (2019) B.S., Troy State University University College Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics M.P.A., Auburn University George M. Moore (2006) B.S., Grand Canyon University MSN, University of Alabama Chair, Art & Graphic Design and M.S., Towson University Kathy Milligan (2003) Professor, Art & Graphic Design Sara Narayan (1992) Education Supervisor II B.A., Hampshire College Professor, Chemistry B.S., Frostburg University M.F.A., Maryland Institute College B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of M.A., University of Maryland of Art Science, Bangalore William Mills (2019) Mary Moorhouse, MLS, Danielle Newill (2012) Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry SBB(ASCP) (2013) Adjunct Professor, Education and B.S., University of Virginia Adjunct Instructor, Medical Education Supervisor I Laboratory Science Phyllis Evelyn Mills-Greene B.S., Stevenson University B.S., Stevenson University M.S., McDaniel College (2015) M.S. Rush University Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice David W. Nicholson (2006) A.A., Community College of Christine Moran (2014) Professor, Education Baltimore County Dean, School of Education and B.A., James Madison University B.S., M.S., University of Baltimore Professor, Education M.A., M.Ed., Ohio University Vice Provost for Student Success Ph.D., University of Virginia James Von Minor (2000) B.A., M.A., LaSalle University Adjunct Professor, Art Ph.D., Temple University Lea Nolan (2012) B.F.A., Colorado State University Adjunct Instructor, Healthcare M.F.A., Pennsylvania State Jeannine Morber (2016) Management University, University Park Lecturer, Marketing and Internship A.B., Georgetown University Coordinator Christine A. Mister-Ward, M.A., George Washington A.A., Carroll Community College University RN (2017) B.S., M.B.A., Hood College Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Joseph Norris (2018) B.S., Coppin State University Stacey Moreau (2018) Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry and M.S., Morgan State University Adjunct Professor, Psychology Physics B.S., James Madison University B.S., Towson University Meghan E. Mitchell (2017) M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia Adjunct Instructor, Biological M.S., Towson University Sciences Amber Moser, MLS(ASCP) (2018) Mark Norris (2013) B.S., Cornell University Adjunct Instructor, Medical Professor, Biological Sciences M.P.H., Columbia University in the Laboratory Science B.S., Allegheny College City B.S., Stevenson University M.S., Kansas State University Diana Molavi (2014) Lisa A. Moyer (2017) Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Adjunct Professor, Medical Graduate Program Director, Twin Cities Laboratory Science Education and Program Meagan Nyland (2010) B.S., Pennsylvania State University Coordinator, SUO and Assistant Senior Lecturer, English M.D., Washington University Professor, Education B.S., B.A., Southern Illinois Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University A.A., Germanna Community University College M.F.A., University of Baltimore B.A. and M.Ed., University of Mary Washington Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Directory| 233
Samuel Obae (2013) David E. Patrick (2004) Morris A. Pondfield (2001) Associate Professor, Biological Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Professor, Information Sciences Systems Systems B.S., University of Nairobi, Kenya B.S.E., Loyola College in Maryland B.A., University of Maryland, M.S., Frostburg State University M.S., Towson University College Park Ph.D., West Virginia University Rima Pavalko (2016) M.I.M., American Graduate School Sandra A. O'Connor (1986) Adjunct Professor, Interdisciplinary of International Management Adjunct Professor, Law Studies M.S., University of Maryland B.S., J.D., Indiana State University B.A., Hiram College University College Steven O'Dell (2014) M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland Laura M. Pope (2008) Adjunct Professor, Forensic Sheila S. Pearlman (2010) Adjunct Professor, English Sciences Adjunct Professor, Mathematics B.A., Goucher College M.S., University of Alabama at B.S., Temple University M.A., St. Mary's University Birmingham M.A., CAGS, University of Gary Popoli (2010) M.B.A., University of Phoenix Pennsylvania Adjunct Professor, Psychology John J. O'Neill (1976) Ph.D., University of Rochester B.A., M.A., Loyola University Adjunct Professor, Information Robert P. Pelton (2000) Maryland Systems Professor, Education Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.S., M.B.A., Loyola College in B.S., M.S., State University of New College Park Maryland York, Cortland Larry Poston (2018) M.S., Villa Julie College Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Adjunct Professor, Religion Stephen W. Oliner (2004) Bernard Penner (2009) B.A., Grace University Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies Adjunct Professor, Law M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity B.S., University of Maryland, B.A., University of Maryland, School College Park Baltimore County M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University Don Osborn (2016) M.A., Towson University Librarian, Public Service J.D., University of Maryland School Veronica Powell (2011) B.S., Frostburg State University of Law Adjunct Professor, Psychology and M.S., Drexel University Laura Petri, RN (2019) Sociology Graduate Program Director, B.S., University of Central Texas Alexandra Palmer (2018) M.A., University of Maryland, Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Nursing and Assistant Professor, Nursing College Park B.S., University of Maryland, Ph.D., Capella University College Park B.S.N., Towson University M.S.N., University of Massachusetts David Preston (2014) Lisa Paris, RN (2013) Boston Adjunct Professor, Mathematics Adjunct Professor, Nursing Ph.D., University of Maryland at B.S., Clarion State College B.S.N., University of Maryland, Baltimore M.S., Ohio University Baltimore County Darren Peyton (2019) M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland, M.A., Hood College College Park D.N.P., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Instructor, Business Administration Colleen A. Pullis (2007) Tamara Parisi, MLS(ASCP) (2014) B.S., Towson University Adjunct Professor, English Adjunct Instructor, Medical M.S., Aalborg University B.A., Colgate University Laboratory Science M.A., Binghamton University B.S., Salisbury University Lucy Pierre (2019) Adjunct Professor, Biology and Ph.D., University of Georgia Harlan Parker (2017) Medical Laboratory Science George "Tim" Puls (2010) Orchestra Conductor and Adjunct B.S., York College of New York Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse Professor, Music M.B.A., Florida Institute of and Adjunct Instructor, Physical B.A., Emporia State University Technology Education M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas D.H.S., Nova Southeastern B.A., University of Maryland, Amy Parlette (2017) University Baltimore County Adjunct Professor, Graduate Dixie Poe, RN (2008) Shelley Pumphrey (2012) Education Adjunct Professor, Nursing Senior Lecturer, Business B.S., University of Maryland B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia Administration M.S., Johns Hopkins University M.S.N., Bowie State University B.A., University of Maryland Ph.D., Capella University M.G.A., University of Maryland M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University Bernadette Parrish (2015) University College Ph.D., North Central University Senior Student Records Specialist Tonia M. Ramsel (2010) and Assistant Professor, English Adjunct Instructor, Information B.A., Dickinson College Systems M.F.A., Johns Hopkins University B.S., M.S., Stevenson University
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Christopher Llewellyn Reed (2006) Neil Rothman (2019) Lisa Scarbath (2009) Chair, Film and Moving Image and Program Coordinator, Biomedical Adjunct Professor, Law Professor, Film and Moving Image Engineering and Professor, B.A., University of Delaware B.A., Harvard University Biomedical Engineering J.D., University of Baltimore M.A., Yale University B.S., M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Howard Schindler (2012) M.F.A., Tisch School of the Arts, Institute Adjunct Professor, Forensic Science New York University Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University A.A.S., State University of New York David Reed (2019) Lori L. Rubeling (1997) - Cortland Adjunct Instructor, Information Professor, Art and Graphic Design B.S., State University of New York - Systems B.F.A., Corcoran School of Art Cortland B.S., B.S., B.S., High Point University M.A., St. John's College M.S., Johns Hopkins University M.B.A., Kent State University Laurie Rubin (2013) Carol Schmidhauser (1997) Milland Reed (2015) Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies Instructor, Biological Sciences Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice B.S., Towson University B.S., University of Rochester B.S., University of Maryland, M.S., Stevenson University M.S., Clemson University University College, Asia Keith S. Safford (2007) Jennifer Schneider (2011) M.S., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies Christin Reuter, M.S., MB, MLS Systems B.S., M.S., Stevenson University (ASCP) (2018) B.S., University of Kansas, Lawrence Inex Scholler-Jaquish, RN (2007) Adjunct Instructor, Medical M.E.S., Loyola College in Maryland Adjunct Professor, Nursing Laboratory Science; Monibo Sam (2010) B.S.N., Arizona State University B.S., Stevenson University Professor, Sociology M.A., University of California, Los M.S. Rutgers University B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Port Angeles Kelsie Rites (2019) Harcourt M.S., Loyola University Maryland Adjunct Instructor, Education Ph.D., University of Connecticut Ph.D., University of Maryland, B.S., Stevenson University Alejandro Sanchez Aizcorbe College Park M.S., Towson University Carranza (2019) Karl Schroeder (1999) Maureen Roecker, RN (2015) Adjunct Professor, Spanish Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Instructor, Nursing B.H., Pontifical Catholic University Systems B.A., B.S.N., Notre Dame of of Rio Grande Do Sul B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Maryland University M.A., University of Kentucky: Institute and State University M.S., Stevenson University Lexington Ryan Schurtz (2011) Joseph Rosalski (2011) Patrick Sanderson (2019) Professor, Psychology Adjunct Instructor, History Adjunct Professor, Business B.S., M.A., Towson University B.A., University of Baltimore Administration Ph.D., University of Kentucky M.A., University of Maryland, A.A; Iowa Western Community Charles V. Schuster (2017) Baltimore County College Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Mindy Rosen (2015) B.A., Northwest Missouri State B.S., Stevenson University Education Supervisor I University M.S., Southern New Hampshire B.S., University of Maryland, M.A., M.S., Central Michigan University College Park University Ph.D., Regent University Sarena R. Schwartz (2000) M.S., Johns Hopkins University Lecturer, Information Systems Cynthia Rosenberg (2015) James Sanford (2011) B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Adjunct Professor, Legal Studies Adjunct Instructor, Business and Technology Management Robyn Segall, RN (2019) A.A., Community College of Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Baltimore A.A.S., York College B.S., Albright College B.S., Towson University B.A., M.A., J.D., University of M.S., Stevenson University Baltimore M.S., Stevenson University Sidas A. Saulynas (1994) Reshmi Sen (2016) John Rosicky (2012) Adjunct Professor, Business Chair, Counseling & and Human Assistant Professor, Information Systems Communication Services and Professor, Counseling B.A., University of Calcutta, India & Human Services B.A., Dickinson College B.S., Stevenson University M.A., Worcester State University B.S., Brown University Ph.D., Duquesne University Ph.D., University of Oregon M.S., University of Baltimore Ph.D., University of Maryland, Angela Setzer (2014) Ellen M. Roskes (1996) Baltimore County Visiting Senior Lecturer, Psychology Associate Dean, Chemistry, B.A., Loyola University Maryland; Mathematics and Physics and Nick Sbrockey (2018) Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry M.A., Towson University; Professor, Chemistry Ph.D., American University B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins B.S., University of Cincinnati Ph.D., Northwestern University University Directory| 235
Ronald L. Shaffer, Jr. (2007) Mary Smikle Peoples (2019) Colleen Spada (2010) Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Instructor, Business Assistant Professor, Psychology Systems Administration B.S., Catholic University of America, B.S., Strayer University B.A., Canisius College D.C. M.S., Capitol College M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland M.S., Psy.D., Loyola University Alison Shao (2010) University Maryland Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry Caprice Monique Smith (2015) Kerry Lynn Spencer (2015) B.S., University of Connecticut Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Senior Lecturer, Science Writing M.S., State University of New York, B.S., Coppin State University B.A., M.A., Brigham Young Albany M.Ed., University of Maryland, University Brenda Shell-Eleazer (2011) University College Ph.D., University of Wales, Bangor Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Deondra Smith (2018) Christopher Sperling (2009) B.S., M.S., Coppin State University Adjunct Professor, Psychology Adjunct Instructor, History Sarah Shellow (2018) B.A., Albion College B.A., M.A., George Mason Adjunct Professor, English M.A., Ph.D., Argosy University University B.A., University of Oregon Laura T. Smith (2010) Scott Stallcup (2016) M.S.,Bank Street College of Chair, English Language and Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Education Literature and Associate Professor, B.S., M.S., Old Dominion University M.F.A., Goddard College English M.S., Johns Hopkins University Nancy P. Sherman (2005) B.A., College of William & Mary Cary D. Stanger (2005) Adjunct Instructor, Film & Moving M.A., Ph.D. University of Texas at Adjunct Professor, History Image Austin B.A., State University of New York, B.A., Towson University Kenneth L. Snyder, Jr. (1996) Fredonia M.A., University of Maryland, Adjunct Professor, Information M.A., George Washington College Park Systems University Linda Silverman (2014) A.A., Catonsville Community M.L.S., Columbia University Education Supervisor I College Dennis Starliper (2009) B.S., Towson University B.S., Villa Julie College Adjunct Professor, Finance M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University M.S.E.S., Loyola College in B.S., Benjamin Franklin University Maryland Zamira Simkins (2016) M.B.A., Southeastern University Chair, Business Administration and Laura Snyder (2008) Michael Stavish (2018) Professor, Business Administration Professor, English Adjunct Instructor, Education B.S., Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic B.A., M.A., Ball State University B.S., Stevenson University University Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago M.A., University of Maryland, M.I.A., Missouri State University Melanie K. Snyder (2000) Baltimore County Ph.D., American University Professor, Law Pavle Stojanovic (2019) Joshua Simmons (2019) B.A., Miami University Adjunct Professor, Philosophy Adjunct Instructor, Information J.D., University of Baltimore B.A., University of Belgrade Systems Becky Socha, MLS,BB(ASCP) M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins B.S., M.S., Stevenson University (2016) University Leslie Simpson (2011) Adjunct Instructor, Medical Jennifer Strasbaugh (2009) Associate Professor, Fashion Design Laboratory Science Adjunct Professor, Art B.S., Simmons College B.S., Merrimack College B.A., Stevenson University M.S., Philadelphia University M.S., University of Massachusetts M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland Ph.D., Iowa State University Kaitlin Solomon (2019) University Mary Skipper (2008) Adjunct Professor, Theatre Shawn Sullivan (2014) Adjunct Instructor, English B.A., Towson University Adjunct Professor, Legal Studies B.S., East Carolina University M.F.A., Case Western Reserve B.A., J.D., University of Mississippi M.E.D., Goucher College University L.L.M., University of Cambridge Algis Skudzinskas (2019) Anissa Sorokin (2018) Benjamin Sutley (2013) Adjunct Professor, Business Assistant Professor, English and Adjunct Professor, History Administration Writing Coordinator B.A., Denison University B.A., University of Maryland B.A., Temple University M.A., University of Maryland, M.B.A., Johns Hopkins University M.A., Temple University Baltimore County Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University M.A., Georgetown University J.D., University of Baltimore Ph.D., University of Maryland, Megan Sutton (2019) Baltimore County Adjunct Instructor, Business Communication
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Jonathan Swann (2019) John J. Tobin, Jr. (1994) Henderika "Rika" Van Huizen Adjunct Instructor, Education Associate Professor, Forensic (2012) B.S., Towson University Sciences Adjunct Professor, Biological M.S., McDaniel College A.A., Harford Community College; Sciences Thomas K. Swisher (2006) B.S., University of Maryland, M.S., Wageningen Agricultural Professor, Counseling & Human College Park University Services M.S.F.S., George Washington Ph.D., University of Alberta B.S., University of Virginia University Magdeleine M. Vandal (2017) J.D., University of Baltimore Ph.D., University of Maryland, Adjunct Instructor, SUO M.S., Ph.D, Loyola University Baltimore County B.A., Mount Saint Mary's College Maryland Takisha Toler (2013) M.F.A., Trinity-Washington Donna R. Swope, RN (1994) Associate Professor, Marketing University Adjunct Professor, Nursing B.B.A., University of Memphis Carmen Velez, CPA (1995) B.S.N., M.S., University of Maryland, M.B.A., Ph.D., Saint Louis University Adjunct Professor, Accounting Baltimore Christopher Toth (2016) B.S., M.S., Villa Julie College Daniela Syed (2014) Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry M.S., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Professor, Psychology B.S., Stevenson University Stephanie L. Verni (2000) B.A., Ph.D., University of South P.A., Toledo University Graduate Professor, Business Communication Dakota School of Physician Assistant Faculty Teaching Fellow Nanette C. Tamer (1989) Lainie Troutman (2017) B.S., M.S., Towson University Professor, English Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design M.F.A., National University B.A., Syracuse University B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University Nadene N. Vevea (2016) M.A., M.A.T., State University of Kimberly Tucker (2012) Chair, Communication Programs New York, Binghamton Director, Center for Environmental and Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Delaware Stewardship, Director, Service Communication Furkan Tari (2011) Scholars Program and Professor, B.A., M.A., Minnesota State Adjunct Instructor, Business and Biological Sciences University Technology Management B.S., Florida State University Ph.D., North Dakota State B.S., Marmara University, Turkey Ph.D., University of Florida University M.S., University of Baltimore Ingrid Tulloch (2012) Elena Volkova (2014) William Tawes (2014) Adjunct Professor, Psychology Associate Professor, Art Adjunct Instructor, Business B.S., Hunter College B.F.A., M.F.A., Maryland Institute Administration Ph.D., City University of New York College of Art B.S., Towson University Harry B. Turner (1993) John Wachter (2014) M.S., Stevenson University Professor, Law Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Studies Barry Thomas (2012) B.A., University of Pennsylvania B.S., University of Phoenix Adjunct Instructor, Sociology and J.D., University of Maryland, M.S., Stevenson University Human Services & Counseling Baltimore Daniel Wagner (2011) B.S., Towson University Maya Tyler (2017) Adjunct Professor, Psychology M.S., Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Instructor, Business B.A., Brandeis University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Communication M.S., Psy.D., Long Island University Kathryn J. Thomas, RN (1991) B.S., Stevenson University Robert Wagner (2014) Adjunct Professor, Psychology M.S., Towson University Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science B.S.N., M.S., M.S., University of George K. Umanah (2017) B.S., Case Western Reserve Maryland, Baltimore Adjunct Professor, Biological University Ph.D., Institute for the Study of Sciences M.S., University of Michigan Human Sexuality B.S., University of Ghana Dawn Ward (2009) Brian Thompson (2019) M.R., University of Essex, UK Associate Professor, Chemistry Adjunct Instructor, Marching Band Ph.D., University of Tennessee B.A., Lincoln University B.S.,Towson University Gerald N. Van Aken (1988) Ph.D., University of Maryland, M.S., McDaniel College Professor, English Baltimore County William Tignanelli (2014) B.A., Trinity College Stanley Ward (2020) Adjunct Professor, Accounting M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland, Adjunct Professor, Communication B.S., Towson University College Park Studies M.B.A., George Washington Philip van Berten (2010) B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University University Professor, Marketing M.Div., Southwestern Baptist J.D., University of Maryland, B.A., M.S., CNAM, Paris Seminary Baltimore Ph.D., Telecom and Management Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University Sudparis
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Candace Waters- Joyce Williams, RN (2012) Karen I. Zeller (2017) Woodward (2018) Adjunct Professor, Nursing Adjunct Professor, Biological Adjunct Professor, Psychology B.A., Antioch University Sciences B.S., Morgan State University M.F.S.A., Oklahoma State University B.S., University of Akron M.A., Bowie State University D.N.P., University of Tennessee M.S., University of Cincinnati Ph.D., Argosy University Benjamin Noah Wilson (2015) Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Candace Waters- Assistant Professor, Mathematics Jinsong Zhang (2008) Woodward (2018) B.S., Lehigh University Senior Instructional Designer and Adjunct Professor, Psychology Ph.D., University of North Carolina Adjunct Professor, Information B.S., Morgan State University Cheryl A. Wilson (2017) Systems M.A., Bowie State University Dean, School of Humanities and B.A., M.A., Southwest Jiaotong Ph.D., Argosy University Social Sciences and Professor, University Stephanie Watkins, RN (2009) English Ed.D., West Virginia University Adjunct Professor, Nursing Interim Dean, School of Business Joshua Zimmerman (2016) B.S., Stevenson University and Leadership Adjunct Instructor, Accounting M.S., Towson University Vice Provost for Academic Affairs B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Lauri A. Weiner (1998) B.A., SUNY, Geneseo Associate Professor, Counseling & M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware President's Advisory Council Human Services Jean M. Wilson, RN (2007) B.A., Dickinson College Assistant Professor, Nursing Gary M. Anderson M.A., Bowling Green State A.A., Howard Community College Logan's Logistics, Inc. University B.S., Stevenson University Leonard Attman J.D., University of Maryland M.S., Towson University Attman Holdings, LLC Karen W. Welbourn (1994) Carrie Wise (2011) FutureCare Health Adjunct Professor, Philosophy Adjunct Professor, Forensic Lisa Barnhill B.S., Loyola College in Maryland Sciences Berkshire Hathaway Homesale M.A., Oxford University B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Realty M.A., St. Mary's Seminary and Lauren Womack RN (2015) Anirban Basu University Adjunct Instructor, Nursing Sage Policy Group, Inc. Charisse Wernecke (2015) B.S., York College of Pennsylvania Auburn Bell Assistant Professor, Accounting M.S., Stevenson University Ingrid L. Bortner B.A., Loyola University Maryland Maria Wong (2014) The Community College of M.S., Johns Hopkins University Professor, Psychology and Director, Baltimore County Ph.D., Morgan State University Leadership Scholars Program Richard West (2009) Faculty Teaching Fellow Luis E. Borunda Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies B.A., University of British Columbia, Office of the Maryland Secretary of B.A., Lawrence University Canada State J.D., Northwestern University M.S., University of Utah James T. Brady Kevin Weston (2019) M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Aurelia Burt Adjunct Instructor, Cybersecurity Urbana-Champaign Education Consultant and Digital Forensics Amy Yingling (2018) Kevin G. Byrnes B.S.,University of Phoenix Adjunct Instructor, Business M.S., Purdue University Administration Alexander G. Campbell III A.G. Campbell Advisory Alexandra Weyforth (2018) B.S., M.B.A., University of Baltimore Adjunct Instructor, Education Andrea Young (2010) D. Keith Campbell B.S. Stevenson University Adjunct Professor, Philosophy Campbell and Company M.A., University of Maryland, B.S., M.D.I., Howard University Jeanne M. City '79 Baltimore County J.D., University of Baltimore Lee Coplan, AIA Charles H. Wilbur (2006) Susan D. Youngren (1990) Hord Coplan Macht Adjunct Instructor, Information Adjunct Professor, Biological Cynthia Crawley Systems Sciences Women’s Hospital Foundation B.S., University of Maryland B.A., University of Pennsylvania University College Ph.D., Cornell University Daniel F. Dent, CFA D.F. Dent and Company, Inc. Melissa Wilcox (2019) Jason Zeiler (2010) Adjunct Instructor, Business Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice John Dinkel Administration and Cyber Forensics Dinkel Business Development LLC B.A., University of Rochester B.S., Excelsior College Jack Dunn, IV M.B.A., University of Buffalo M.S., Troy University FTI Consulting, Retired M.S., Stevenson University Jonathan E. Farber Passive Capital Management LLC 238| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Pamela Felton Lawrence M. Rivitz Peter S. Liao, M.D. Mitchell F. Ford Marketing Initiative LLC Staff Surgeon The Ford Group Green Street Academy Foundation, MD Vein Professionals Inc. Steven D. Frenkil, Esq. Mark A. Schenerman, Ph.D. Miles & Stockbridge Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Vice President, Analytical Rosemore, Inc. Biochemistry Donald C. Fry, Esq. MedImmune, Inc. Greater Baltimore Committee Owen J. Rouse, Jr. MacKenzie Cos. Christine Shumaker Susan J. Ganz Coordinator, Secondary Science Lion Brothers Co. Inc Lucy Rutishauser Sinclair Broadcast Group Baltimore County Public Schools Tere Geckle Marcus Rutishauser Robert Stephens, Ph.D. Tom Geddes Investment Professional Director, Bioinformatics Support Susan Guarnieri, M.D. Group Ben Shifrin Advanced Biomedical Computing Rosemary K. Harder ’69 Jemicy School Center Charles E. "Ted" Herget, Jr. Stuart O. Simms, Esq. Frederick National Laboratory for Asset Strategy Consultants Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP Cancer Research Richard J. Hunt, Jr. Karen Sitnick Neil Talbot, Ph.D. Ebony Hypolite, CPA ’06 Kevin D. Smith Gene Evaluation and Mapping Animal Bioscience and SC&H Group James B. Stradtner, CFA Biotechnology Laboratory Yong Kim, CPA, MBA Century Private Investments, LLC ANRI, ARS National Center on Institutions and Julie Szymaszek '68 Alternatives Vicki Wolff-Long, Ph.D. Vincent W. Talbert Howard Klein Vice President and General Klein’s Family ShopRite Markets Gilbert R. Trout Manager Trout Daniel & Associates LLC Biosciences Division Elizabeth N. Lynott ’70 Emergent BioSolutions Coldwell Banker Residential Christopher Tsakalos ’03 Brokerage Jo-Ellen Turner, Ed.D. Biomedical Engineering Nick Mangione, Jr. Sheila Walsh ’92 ’03M Advisory Board Hilton Garden Inn Owings Mills Ashley J. Ward, Esq. ’09 Martha Connolly, Ph.D. Carolee Martelle '63 '89 '97 Cordell & Cordell Consultant and Former Director John G. McCormick Susan B. Wilfong ’70 MTech Partnerships, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute McCormick & Company, Inc., Orsia F. Young, Esq. '79 Retired Steven Falk, M.S. The Honorable Robert A. Zirkin Carol Menning '69 Chief Engineer, Maternal and Infant Zirkin & Schmerling Law Care Robert G. Merrick III GE Healthcare Asset Strategy Consultants Academic Advisory Boards Geoffrey Ling, MD, Ph.D. Donna Morrison '74 Professor, Neurology Meredith A. Mowen '95 Biological Sciences Johns Hopkins University School of 1919 Investment Counsel Advisory Board Medicine David H. Nevins Gwenda L. Brewer, M.S. Neil Terry, Ph.D. Nevins & Associates, Chartered Program Manager - Science Senior Manager, R&D Systems Todd Parchman Program Engineering Parchman, Vaughan & Company Maryland Department of Natural BD Life Sciences LLC Resources Brown School of Marshall B. Paul, Esq. Sheldon E. Broedel, Ph.D. Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lear LLP Chief Executive and Science Officer Business and Leadership Athena ES, Inc. Barry Rascovar Advisory Board BCR Communication LLC J. Adam Frederick, M.S. Anna A. Balduzzi Assistant Director for Education Founder and CMO Dennis F. Rasmussen Maryland Sea Grant Program SameGrain, Inc. The Rasmussen Group LLC Institute of Marine and Jennifer Bodensiek The Honorable Eileen M. Environmental Technology President Rehrmann Christine F. Hohman, Ph.D. Junior Achievement of Central Eileen Rehrmann & Associates, Inc. Professor of Biology Maryland
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Misti Burmeister C. Kieffer Rittenhouse Kristen Schultz CEO/Founder Vice President - Maryland Division Baltimore Orioles Inspirion, LLC Integrated Insurance Solutions Shervonne Cherry '05 Andrew Rose Center for Environmental Community Manager Marketing Manager Stewardship Advisory Spark Baltimore MidAtlantic Farm Credit Board Mericia Conway J. Thomas Sadowski Bonnie Allan Co-Founder Vice Chancellor for Economic Laura Bankey Henslee Conway Real Estate Development Director of Conservation Charles Coon University System of Maryland National Aquarium Vice President Marilyn F. Schneider Michael T. Barbour, Ph.D. Travelers Incorporated Principal, MA, CPA Vice President and Director Jayfus T. Doswell Hertzbach & Company Center for Ecological Sciences President/CEO Keith Scott Tetra Tech, Inc. Juxtopia, LLC President and CEO Gaylord L. Clark, III Librado Gonzalez Baltimore County Chamber of Carriage House Farms Commerce Operations and Management Michael S. Hollins Consultant Graylin Smith Ecosystem Recovery Institute International Partner with ATG CPA, Managing Partner B. Thomas Hopkins Execution SB & Company Geographical Information Systems Joseph Hairston Loretta Mahon Smith (focus area) President/CEO Senior Managing Consultant, W. Brooks Paternotte Vision Unlimited, LLC Business Analytics and Executive Director Optimization - Data Architect Leila Kohler-Frueh Irvine Nature Center Director, Community Engagement IBM Sara A. Tangren, Ph.D. Habitat for Humanity of the Ted Venetoulis Director of Research Chesapeake CFO Chesapeake Natives Kaitlin LeDonne Corridor Magazine Marketing Manager Ira Weinstein Chemistry and Mariner Finance Partner Biochemistry Advisory Randall M. Lutz Cohn Reznick Board Partner James Damewood, Jr., Ph.D., Saul Ewing, LLP Business Communication Advisory DABT David Mattson Senior Director of Toxicology Chief Executive Officer Board Affyqility Solutions Edie Brown Sandler Systems, Inc. Michelle Foss Edie Brown and Associates Public Aristides Melissaratos Quality Control Lab Manager Relations Interim Dean, Brown School of Solvay Chris Daley Business and Leadership Irvin Litofsky Whirlaway, LLC Stevenson University Director, Forensic Services Section Aaron Milam '13 Jeff Davis (retired) Associate Developer J. Davis Public Relations, LLC Baltimore County Police Berkshire Associates, Inc. Jack Gilden Department David R. Paulson Jack Gilden Marketing Amanda Slonaker, MAT, (SU, B.S. Senior Vice President Stacey Haines Chem ’10) Blue & Obrecht Realty, LLC Earl Beckwith & Associates Chemistry Teacher Josianne Pennington Sandra Wills Hannon Baltimore County Public Schools Vice President University Marketing The Hannon Group Paul J. Smith, Ph.D. and Communications Brian Litofsky Associate Professor, Department of Towson University Crown Trophy Chemistry and Biochemistry Pamela Piro University of Maryland, Baltimore Mollie Meeder President and CEO County Connect Your Care Unitec Electronics Frank Switzer, Ph.D. Cari Cramer Pierce Todd Popham Chemist Flip Your Dog President and CEO US Food and Drug Administration Popham and Associates, LLC Brandon Seidl Director of Web Marketing and Digital Communication Stevenson University 240| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Stephanie S. Watson, Ph.D. Francis James De Santis Jr. Nicholas Kovacic '05 Group Leader, Polymeric Materials Chief Operating Officer Founder Group Paul Francis Designs, LLC Digital Cave Media National Institute of Standards and Jennifer Dos Santos Sigmund Libowitz Technology Creative Academia Attorney at Law/Producer/Writer Mathew A. Zajac, Ph.D. (SU, B.S. Under Armour Venable, LLP Chem ’98) Mark Falcone Tavon Mayne '14 Director of Chemistry Technology Chief Executive Officer Video & Motion Graphics Designer and Automation English American Tailoring Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. GlaxoSmithKline Catherine R. Harris KJ Mohr Counseling and Human Textiles and Fashion Careers Program Director Carroll County Career and Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Services Program Technology Center Film Festival Advisory Board Beverly Hill Nicole Myers '11 Danielle Davis President, Advisory Board, Store Multimedia Production Specialist Director of Recruitment and Talent Manager GP Strategies/Social Security Target Community and Education Worth Women’s Fashions Administration Services Blondell Howard Brian Stetson Bunny Ebling, LCSW-C Chief Executive Officer/Educator Executive Director of Production Clinical Social Worker The Sassy Sewer Renegade Productions Greater Baltimore Medical Center Ella Pritsker Yevgeniy Vaskevich Candice Edwards '10 Chief Executive Officer/Educator Filmmaker Assistant Director Maryland Center for Fashion Maryland Department of Human Design Forensics Advisory Resources Christopher Schafer Board Loretta Elizalde, LCPC Chief Executive Officer/Retailer Yale Caplan, Ph.D. Clinical Therapist Christopher Schafer Clothier Former State Toxicologist Private Practice Philip Spector State of Maryland and Tom Flis Chief Executive Officer Past President Behavioral Services Manager Fashions Unlimited American Academy of Forensic Sheppard Pratt Health Services Sciences Sherry Stauffer Arthur Hill, III Designer/Educator Francis Chiafari Assistant Vice President of Public Association of Sewing and Design Laboratory Director School Partnerships Professionals, Baltimore Chapter Montgomery County Police Crime Kennedy Krieger Institute Laboratory Stacy Steube Ted McCadden Product Developer Thomas D. Coogan, Esq. Coordinator, Human Services Fashions Unlimited Associate Dean and Professor of Counseling Forensics and Director, Center for Community College of Baltimore Film and Moving Image Forensics Excellence County Advisory Board Stevenson University Erika Rue Kathleen Ash Honorable Emmet Davitt IEP and Testing Specialist Interactive Services and Digital State Prosecutor St. Elizabeth School Asset Manager State of Maryland Kathea Smith Maryland Office of Tourism Dr. Victoria J. Doby, CPA Assistant Dean for Enrollment, Development Professor, Accounting and Finance Academic Affairs, and Student Beatriz Bufrahi Stevenson University Services, Merrick School of Instructor, Video and Digital John E. Grimes III, CFE, CFI Business Imaging Owner University of Baltimore Baltimore School for the Arts Fraud & Loss Prevention Solutions Fashion Design and Brandy Creek '14 Barry Levin, Ph.D. Merchandising Program Film Archivist/Preservationist Former State Toxicologist Advisory Board Colorlab State of Maryland Matt Davies, MPSE Irvin Litofsky Lee Andersen Partner, Supervising Sound Effects Director Chief Executive Officer/Designer Editor/Foley Artist Baltimore County Forensic Services Andersen-Becker, Inc. Studio Unknown Section Michele and Edwin Blanchard Erica Ginsberg Adam Mattina, CISSP Chief Executive Officer/Designers Executive Director Vice President, Deputy CISO M&B Design Gallery Docs In Progress The Blackstone Group Directory| 241
Ronald McGuire Audrey Williams, M.S. Diana Molavi, M.D., Ph.D. Adjunct Instructor Senior Quality Data Analyst Chief, Department of Pathology Stevenson University Anne Arundel Medical Center Sinai Hospital Steven A. O'Dell Christian E. Wood, RN, BSN, M.S. Christin Reuter, M.S., Chief Alumnus, MS in HCM Program MLS(ASCP)CM Baltimore Police Department & Facility Administrator Manager, Microbiology John J. Tobin, Jr., Ph.D. Davita Sinai Hospital Associate Professor, Forensic Faculty Eric Schmith, M.S., MT(ASCP) Sciences Sharon Buchbinder, RN, Ph.D. Director, Northwest Hospital Stevenson University Program Coordinator MS in Laboratory Healthcare Management Northwest Hospital Healthcare Management Stevenson University Online Program Advisory Board Nursing Program Laurence Abramson Medical Laboratory Advisory Board Executive Director Science Program Catherine Boyne SCS Physicians Advisory Board Board of Directors Women's Hospital Foundation, Inc. Sergut Admasu, M.S. Lorraine Blagg, M.A., MLS(ASCP) Business Supervisor (Midtown SBBCM Kim Bushnell, DNP, RN, NEA-BC Campus) Education and Development Vice President, Patient Care University of Maryland Medical Coordinator Services and Chief Nursing Officer Center Johns Hopkins Hospital Northwest Hospital. Justin Buonomo, M.S. Transfusion Medicine Division JoAnn Z. Ioannou, DNP, M.B.A., Program Administrator for the Nancy Calder, M.A.Ed., MT(ASCP) RN Hospitalist Program & the Program Chair and Director, Medical Senior Vice President of Patient Coordinator for the Internal Laboratory Technician Program Care and Chief Nursing Officer Medicine – Pediatrics Residency Associate Dean, Health Sciences Greater Baltimore Medical Center Program Division Debbie Kisner, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, The Johns Hopkins University Howard Community College NEA-BC Carolyn Candiello Cheryl D'Amario, MT(ASCP) Vice President and Chief Nursing Vice President for Quality & Patient SBBCM Officer Safety Supervisor, Blood Bank MedStar Franklin Square Medical Greater Baltimore Medical Center Carroll Hospital Center HealthCare Megan Frisk, MLS(ASCP) SBBCM Lola Kropowski, BSN, RN Courtney Chhatre, MHA, MBA Manager, Blood Bank Education Specialist Regional Director of Acute Care Anne Arundel Medical Center MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Medstar Candice S. Grayson, M.A., M.S., Della Leister, RN Edward "Woody" Davis Jr., PMP MLS(ASCP)CM Deputy Health Officer Chief Information Officer (PMP) Director, Medical Laboratory Baltimore County Department of Corporation for National & Technology Program Health Community Service (Americorps) Community Colleges of Baltimore Shawn P. McNamara, Ed.D., MSN, Judith Feustle, ScD, RN County, Essex RN Associate Dean, Chief Nursing Vivi-Anne Griffey, MS, Dean, School of Health Professions Administrator MLS(ASCP)CM Nursing Program Administrator Stevenson University Retired Program Coordinator and Community College of Baltimore Monika Piccardi, BSN, RN, M.S. Adjunct Faculty County Alumna, MS in HCM Program & Medical Laboratory Science Karen Owings, M.S., RN Nurse Consultant, Administrator III Program Vice President and Chief Nursing Department of Health and Mental Stevenson University Officer Hygiene Prevention and Health Donna K. Marquess, M.A., MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Promotion Administration, Office of MT(ASCP) SBB, DLMCM and Genetics and People with Special Assistant Vice-President, LifeBridge MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Health Care Needs Health Laboratories Nancy Perry, DNP, RN, CNE John Rosicky, Ph.D. Sinai Hospital Nursing Program Director Chair, Department of Counseling & Heather McGann, M.S.,MT(ASCP) Carroll Community College Human Services SBBCM Cyndy Ronald, B.A. Stevenson University Manager, Transfusion Services Manager, School of Nursing Rachel Briedenstein Schaaf, M.S. University of Maryland Medical Partnership Programs Director Center University of Maryland Medical Horizon Consulting Center
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Laura Smith, M.S., RN School of Design John Dean Coordinator, Nursing Student Photographer Placements Advisory Boards John Dean Photography The Johns Hopkins Hospital Cultural Programs and Diane Devaney Exhibitions Advisory Board President Legal Studies Program Laura Amussen Devaney & Associates Advisory Board Director of Exhibitions & Curator Kelly Ennis Brandy Cannon, Esq. Goucher College Managing Principal Staff Attorney Ryan Clark The Verve Partnership House of Ruth - MD Theatre & Media Performance Martin Gierke Joel B. Charkatz, CPA Stevenson University Senior Manager - Corporate Shareholder Dina Fiasconaro Reputation Katz, Abosch,Windesheim, Department of Film & Moving The Boeing Company Gershman & Freedman Image Edwin Gold Jeffrey G. Comen, Esq. Stevenson University Designer, Author & Educator Senior Assistant Attorney General Symmes Gardner Scott Gore Maryland Department of Center for Art, Design & Culture Assessments & Taxation Division Chair, Fine and Performing University of Maryland Baltimore Arts Diane Dongarra County Carroll Community College Firm Administrator Gina Falcone Skelton Gallagher, Evelius & Jones, LLP Jennifer Kozak Skelton Design Principal Samuel Draper, Esq. Laura Smith J. Kozak Creative Executive Director Department of English Special Counsel Ryan McKibbin Stevenson University Digital Studio Manager Mary Ann Hammel, Esq. Jennifer Strasbaugh Maryland Institute College of Art Owner/Manager Jennifer L. Strasbaugh Fine Arts Mid-Atlantic Title, LLC Will Niebauer Appraising Art, Design & Interactive Media Monee Hill Florian Svitak Community College of Baltimore Senior Legal Analyst Artist County T. Rowe Price School of Design Advisory Adam Oberfeld Michael Markovic Board Senior Commercial Producer Retirement Plan Consultant WBAL-TV High Tower/VWG Wealth Jan Baum Management Founder, Innovation Institute Amanda Bory Tinkler Jan Baum & Associates Director, Communications & Marcia Neuburger Philanthropy Legal Analyst David Beaudoin University of Maryland, St. Joseph T. Rowe Price Associate Dean, Arts & Humanities Medical Center Howard Community College Shannon Pfisterer Andres Zapata Courtroom Clerk Lauren Bell Executive Vice President of Circuit Court for Carroll County Style Editor Strategy & Co-Founder B. Marvin Potler, Esq. Baltimore Magazine Idfive Principal Greg Bennett Offit Kurman, P.A. Principal Graphic Design Program Sarah Sawyer, Esq. '11 Cut Once, Inc. Advisory Board Attorney Chad Birenbaum Chad Birenbaum Offit Kurman Managing Partner, Co-founder Managing Partner & Co-Founder Wes Schrum Duckpin Design Duckpin Design Stevenson University Student Kenneth Burch Christina Bittinger-Melito Legal Studies Program Coordinator, Fab lab Associate Creative Director Phyllis Strader Community College of Baltimore ADG Creative Paralegal County Jim Burger Exelon Corporation Shervonne Cherry Jim Burger Photography Brianna Villa Community Manager Bryna Colley Paralegal Spark Baltimore Partner/Creative Director Murthy Law Firm Cara Daniel 2fold Collective Rita G. Weiner Consumer Insights Specialist Mark Figueiredo Account Executive DAP Products, Inc. AVP, Creative Director Performa Spectrum Graphics T. Rowe Price
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Index About Stevenson 7 Biological Sciences Advisory Board 238 Academic Achievement List 58 Biological Sciences Department Awards 61 Academic Advising 18 Biology 70 Academic Advisory Boards 238 Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics – BS/MAT - Master of Arts in Academic Affairs 220 Teaching 29 Academic Awards 58 Biomedical Engineering 71 Academic Calendar Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board 238 Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 4 BME - Biomedical Engineering 131 Academic Continuity Policy, Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy Board of Trustees of Stevenson University 220 and Catalog Disclaimer 3 Book Vouchers 42 Academic Coursework 7 Brown School of Business and Leadership Advisory Board 238 Academic Dismissal 54 Brown School of Business and Leadership Awards 59 Academic Information 46 Business Administration 73 Academic Integrity 57 Business Communication 76 Academic Probation 53 Business Communication Advisory Board 239 Academic Reinstatement 54 Business Communication Department Awards 59 Academic Standing and Grading Information 52 Business Office 221 Academic Suspension 53 CA - Career 132 ACC - Accounting 121 Calculation of Class Level 52 Accelerated Transfer and Graduate Students 28 Campus Resources and Services 18 Accelerated Transfer Students 24 Campus Technology 18 Acceptance and Deposit 26 Career Connections 19 Access to Technology Services 18 Career Services 220 Accounting 65 CDF - Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics 133 Accounting Department Awards 59 Center for Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board 239 Accreditations 10 Change of Catalog Year 56 Additional Enrollment Options 28 CHEM - Chemistry 134 Additional Learning Opportunities 50 Chemistry 77 Admission to the Bachelor's to Master's Option for Current Chemistry and Biochemistry Advisory Board 239 Stevenson University Undergraduates 29 Chemistry Department Awards 61 Admissions 23 CHS - Counseling and Human Services 138 Admissions Procedures and Processes 23 CJUS - Criminal Justice 141 Adults Entering as Freshman Students 24 CLEP Examinations 25 Advanced Placement 25 Clubs and Organizations 13 Advising Areas 119 CM - Communication 143 Alumni Information 21 CMH - Community Health 147 ANIM - Animation 122 Communication 80 Annual Housing Charges and Deposits 32 Communication Studies 79 Applied and Experiential Learning 7 Computer Information Systems 80 Applied Mathematics 66 Computer Logins 18 Approved Honor Societies 62 Conference Services 221 ARSC - Military Science Air Force ROTC 198 Consumer and General Information 44 Art 68 Continued Eligibility 43 ART - Art 123 Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family Contribution 41 Art and Graphic Design Department Awards 60 Costs 32 Articulation Agreements 25 Counseling and Human Services 81 Arts Alive! Stevenson 17 Counseling and Human Services Professional Development Athletic Department Class Conflict Information 56 Award 61 Athletics 221 Counseling and Human Services Program Advisory Board 240 Athletics at SU 12 Counseling Services 22 Attendance 55 Course Add/Drop 55 Auditing Courses 55 Course Load 55 Auxiliary Services 221 Course Withdrawal 55 Awards 59 Courses 121 Bachelor's to Master's Degree Options 50 Courses at Another Institution 51 Baltimore Student Exchange Program 51 Credit By Exam 25 Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences Awards 61 Credit Hour Definition 54 BIO - Biology 125 Criminal Justice 84 BIOCH - Biochemistry 129 Cultural Programs and Exhibitions Advisory Board 242 Biochemistry 68 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics 85 Directory| 245
Dean’s List 58 Grade Point Average 53 Dining Services 19 Graduate Students 29 Diploma Information 57 Graduation Application 58 Directory 220 Graduation Ceremonies 58 Disability Services 18 Graduation Information 57 Disbursement of Aid 42 Graduation with Academic Honors 58 Discipline Minors 48 Graphic Design 99 Diversity and Inclusion Statement 8 Graphic Design Program Advisory Board 242 Double Majors and Double Degrees 50 Healthcare Management Program Advisory Board 241 DSST 25 HIST - History 171 Early Childhood Education History 101 Liberal Arts and Technology 86 History of Stevenson University 8 Early Enrollment 29 HON - Honors 171 EC - Economics 147 Honors Program 102 Economics 85 Human Resources 221 ED - Education 148 IAD - Interactive Design 174 Education 86 INBUS - International Business 175 Elementary Education Incompletes 53 Liberal Arts and Technology 87 INDSC - Interdisciplinary Studies 176 Emeriti 221 Information Technology 220 ENG - English 152 Institutional Research and Assessment 220 English Language and Literature 90 INT 100 - Principles of Academic Integrity 175 Enrollment Management 221 Interdisciplinary Studies 103 ENV - Environmental Science 156 International and Off-Campus Study 51 Environmental Science 91 International Baccalaureate 25 Evaluation of Transfer Credit 24 International Freshman Applicants 27 Experiential Learning 50 International Student Information 26 Facilities 221 International Students Important Information and Deadlines 26 Faculty 223 International Transfer Applicants 27 Fashion Design 93 Internships 51 Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising Depart. Awards 60 IS - Information Systems 176 Fashion Design & Merchandising Program Advisory Board 240 John L Stasiak Academic Link 18 Fashion Merchandising 94 Johns Hopkins Army ROTC 111 FDES - Fashion Design 159 LAW - Law 181 Federal Financial Aid Programs 38 Law and Justice Studies Department Awards 61 FERPA Notice to Students 57 LDR - Leadership 186 Fields of Study 65 Leadership Scholars 104 Film and Moving Image 95 Leave of Absence 56 Film and Moving Image Advisory Board 240 Legal Studies 104 Film and Moving Image Department Awards 60 Legal Studies Program Advisory Board 242 FIN - Finance 162 Library 220 Final Examinations 56 Library Services 20 Financial Affairs 221 Life at Stevenson 12 Financial Aid 33 Mail Room and Materials Management 221 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 43 Management 106 Financial Aid Verification 42 Marketing 106 Financial Information 32 Marketing and Digital Communications 221 Financing Options 33 Maryland State Programs 39 First Year Experience 18 Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling 42 FMER - Fashion Merchandising 163 Master's Degrees 50 FMI - Film and Moving Image 164 MATH - Mathematics 186 Forensic Science 96 Mathematics 107 Forensic Sciences - BS/MFS 29 Mathematics and Physics Department Awards 62 Forensics Advisory Board 240 MDH - Medical Humanities 190 FR - French 167 Medical Laboratory Science 108 Francis X. Pugh Courtroom 21 Medical Laboratory Science Awards 61 FSCI - Forensic Sciences 168 Medical Laboratory Science Program Advisory Board 241 Full-time Students (enrolled 12 to 18 credits per semester) 32 MGT - Management 191 FYS - First Year Seminar 168 Middle School Education Liberal Arts and Technology 89 GDES - Graphic Design 168 Military Financial Benefits 26 General Admissions Information 23 Military Science 111, 198 GEO - Geography 171 Military Science - Air Force ROTC 112 Grade Appeals 53 Military Service Members 26 246| Stevenson University Undergraduate Catalog
Minor in Medical Humanities 107 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Programs at Johns Minors 48 Hopkins University and the University of Maryland 17 Miscellaneous Charges 32 Residence Life 21 Mission and Values 7 Resident Student Technology Support 18 MKT - Marketing 194 Return of Title IV Funds Policy 44 MLS - Medical Laboratory Science 196 ROTC - Military Science Army 199 MUS - Music 201 Sandra R. Berman School of Health Professions Awards 61 Music 112 School of Design 222 Need-Based Aid Application Procedure 41 School of Design Advisory Board 242 Non-Credit Courses 55 School of Design Advisory Boards 242 Non-Degree Students (Undergraduate) 28 School of Design Awards 59 NURS - Nursing 202 School of Education 222 Nursing 112 School of Education Awards 60 Nursing Program Advisory Board 241 School of Humanities and Social Science Awards 61 Nursing Department Awards 61 School of Humanities and Social Sciences 222 Offering of Aid 41 School of Nursing and Health Professions Office of the President 220 Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing & Health Prof 223 Other Bachelor's to Master's Options 29 School of the Sciences Other Institutions 52 Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences 223 Outreach 220 Schools of the University 221 Parallel Enrollment 30 SCI - Science 215 Part-time Students enrolled in less than 12 credits per sem. 32 Second Bachelor’s Degrees 50 Part-Time Students (Undergraduate) 28 Security 221 Pass/No Credit Option 53 SEE PE - Physical Education 208 The Stevenson Educational Experience 46 Personal Device Support 19 Service Scholars 117 PHIL - Philosophy 206 Service-Learning 51 Philosophy 115 SOC - Sociology 215 PHOTO - Photography 207 Sociology 117 Photography 115 SOD - School of Design 216 PHYS - Physics 208 SPN - Spanish 216 Placement 30 Sponsored Programs and Research 220 Placement in Foreign Language Courses 30 Stevenson Educational Experience Requirements 47 Placement Information in Developmental Courses 30 Stevenson Ideals 7 Placement Testing for Transfer Students 30 Stevenson Intercultural Knowledge and Competency (IKC) 47 Placement Testing Requirements for Mathematics, English, and Stevenson University Annual Scholarship Funds 36 Reading 30 Stevenson University Endowed Scholarship Funds 34 POSCI - Political Science 209 Stevenson University Online 223 Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program 40 Stevenson University Scholarship and Grant Programs 33 President’s Letter 6 Student Affairs 221 President's Advisory Council 237 Student Eligibility Requirements 41 Professional Minors 49 Student Grievance Procedure 18 PSY - Psychology 209 Student Health Services 22 Psychology 116 Student Life 12 Qualifying for Need-Based Aid 41 Student Publications 16 REA - Real Estate 213 Student Rights and Responsibilities 18 Readmission 31 Student Success 220 Readmission of Service Members 31 Students Applying to Adult Undergraduate Programs 29 Refund and Withdrawal Policy for Service Members 33 Summer Sessions 51 Refund Policy 32 SVC- Service Learning 215 Registrar 220 Technology Helpdesk and Contact Information 19 Registration 54 The Office of Student Success 17 Registration and Course Information 54 The SEE Student Learning Goals and Outcomes 46 Reinstatement 31 The Stevenson Approach 7 Reinstatement and Readmission 31 The Stevenson Career Connection 7 REL - Religion 214 The University Pandemic Plan 22 Religion 117 The Wellness Center 22 Repeating Courses 56 THEA - Theatre and Media Performance 217 Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree 48 Theatre and Media Performance 118 Requirements Post Acceptance - All Accepted International Traditional Freshman Students 23 Students 28 Transcript Requests 57 Requirements Post-Acceptance- Freshman Students 27 Transfer Students 24 Tuition and Fees (2020–2021) 32 Directory| 247
Tuition Assistance (TA) & Maryland National Guard Benefits 40 University Timeline 8 U.S. Permanent Residents 26 Using Federal Financial Aid to Pay for Repeating a Course 43 Undergraduate Grading Scale 52 Veterans’ Benefits 40 Undergraduate Research 51 Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges 58 University Advancement 221 Winterim 51 University Awards for Graduating Students 58 Withdrawal from the University 56 University Degree Requirements 47 Yellow Ribbon Program 26 University Store 21, 221