Bloomfield College Catalog 2015-2016 2 Non-Discrimination Policy Bloomfield College admits students of any race, creed, age, sex, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available at the College. It does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, creed, age, physical handicap, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin in the administration of educational or admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other College-administered programs. Bloomfield College is committed to the principle of non- discrimination, as set forth in the regulations of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Assurance of equal educational opportunity rests upon legal foundations established by federal law, specifically the Rehabili- tation Act of 1973 including Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974–also called the Buckley Amendment–provides that colleges and schools may NOT release information about students or provide access to student records (with certain exceptions listed in the statute) without students' written consent. This law makes it possible for students to examine their records by making an appointment with the Registrar. Those who wish to see their student personnel records should contact the Dean of Students. Students who wish to challenge the contents of academic files should contact the Registrar. Those who wish to contest student personnel records should contact the Judiciary Board. Academic Regulations and Procedures The Academic Regulations and Procedures set forth in this Catalog constitute student rights and responsibilities. The College assumes every student is acquainted with them. Failure to note the regulations will never excuse non-compliance. The College reserves the right to change its regulations, schedule of classes, procedures, courses of study, and schedule of fees without previous notice. Note: The procedures outlined in this Catalog shall be followed by all students irrespective of first date of attendance at Bloomfield College. 3 Table of Contents Introduction 4 College’s Mission 5 Academic Calendars 7 Admission, Tuition & Fees, Scholarships & Financial Aid 12 Admission 13 Tuition & Fees 20 Scholarships & Financial Aid 23 Awards 42 The Educational Program 45 The Educational Goals of the College 46 Competencies Across the Curriculum 47 Academic Programs 48 Advising & Registration 51 Summer Session 52 Graduation Requirements 53 Academic Programs & Majors 58 Index to Academic Majors & Concentrations 59 Minors 62 Departmental Academic Programs 63 Course Descriptions–Undergraduate 154 Course Descriptions–Graduate 243 Academic Regulations & Procedures– Undergraduate 247 Academic Regulations & Procedures–Graduate 262 The Enrichment Programs 266 Special Programs 269 Alternative Credit Programs 273 High School/College Credit Programs 276 Academic Resources 277 Standards of Conduct 279 Bloomfield College Acceptable Use Policy 295 Student Affairs 296 Student Affairs Mission 297 Center for Career Development 299 Center for Student Leadership & Engagement 301 The Wellness Center 303 Residential Education 307 Directory 309 Board of Trustees 310 Administration 311 Faculty 315 Directions to the Campus 329 Bloomfield, NJ Map 330 Campus Map 331 Department of Security 332 Index 333 4 Introduction COLLEGE’S MISSION 5 College’s Mission Bloomfield College, founded in 1868, empowered, active individuals engaged is an independent college historically in renewing themselves, their relation- related to the Presbyterian Church ships, their workplaces, and their com- (U.S.A.) and strategically located in munities. the New Jersey-New York metropolitan Programs are designed to help students region. The College offers academic think critically and quantitatively, speak programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts, effectively, write clearly, develop aesthet- Bachelor of Science, and a Master of ic appreciation, and integrate feelings Science degrees. The curriculum is and values. We believe students must designed to provide students with a gain a greater understanding of and sound liberal arts grounding as well as appreciation for other cultures and for with the expertise they will need in the unique racial and cultural their careers. diversity of the United States. The mission of Bloomfield College is: One of the strengths of the College is To prepare students to attain the rich diversity of its students. The academic, personal and professional College is committed to this richness excellence in a multicultural and because it provides an ideal context global society. for personal growth and a basis for a The College is committed to enabling better society. In joining Bloomfield students, particularly those who have College, each person assumes a person- traditionally been excluded from higher al responsibility to strive to achieve education, to realize their intellectual academic excellence, to take full and personal goals. Programs of study advantage of the resources offered, are rooted in the liberal arts and assist and to contribute to the quality of students in obtaining the skills, knowl- the College community. edge, and values they need to become HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The roots of the College and its mission and German by the four full-time faculty. can be traced back to 1868. With the influx Classes were also conducted in Hebrew, of nearly two million German immigrants Latin, and Greek. following the European Revolution of In 1872, the school relocated to 1848, it became necessary to establish a Bloomfield, occupying the home of the training school for German-speaking former Bloomfield Academy at Franklin ministers “who would be acceptable to and Liberty Streets. This structure the immigrant German communities in stands today as Seibert Hall. the eastern metropolitan area of the United States and who would lead their German As the German immigrants assimilated members out of their German-oriented into American society, the need for a culture into the American ways of the special theological school diminished. new fatherland.” The Seminary soon opened its doors to students from other foreign countries. Thus was born the German Theological In 1913, the year it was renamed Seminary of Newark, New Jersey. The insti- Bloomfield Theological Seminary, the tution’s first four students met on Septem- institution was serving students from ber 16, 1869, in a room in the First German some 15 different language groups. Presbyterian Church. Courses in theologi- cal instruction, Biblical history, pastoral In 1923, the State Board of Education work, natural philosophy, and United approved a four-year college course lead- States history were taught in both English ing to the Bachelor of Arts degree, thereby 6 INTRODUCTION establishing Bloomfield College as an inde- BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE pendent division of the Seminary. Eight STATEMENT OF SHARED VALUES years later, in 1931, the State Legislature We, the members of the Bloomfield approved the change of the institution’s College Community, take pride in our- name to Bloomfield College and Seminary. selves and in our Institution. To that end, In 1958, the College came under the spon- we are committed to upholding the high- sorship of the United Presbyterian Church est standards of ethics, integrity, and pro- through its New Jersey Synod, now the fessionalism in all that we do. We recognize Synod of the Northeast. that excellence in teaching and learning The term “Seminary” was dropped from flourishes in an environment where the institution’s name in 1961, and was each of us is free to express our ideas replaced with the term “Institute.” This in ways that recognize and respect our dif- term was quickly phased out, leaving the ferences. We are committed to celebrating institution’s name as it is known today: the rich diversity of all members of the Bloomfield College. campus community and the community More than 55 nationalities are represented at large. on the College’s 11-acre campus, reflecting Therefore, in an effort to attract and retain the College’s commitment to diversity exceptional students, faculty, staff, admin- and to the advancement of its distinctive istrators, and trustees who will continue mission: the wonderful tradition of the College, we “To prepare students to attain actively support behavior that is consistent academic, personal and professional with the values shared by the Bloomfield excellence in a multicultural and College Community. global society.” Honesty ACCREDITATION AND The College promotes an intellectually stimulating environment where all interac- AFFILIATION tions are open, honest and free of bias and Bloomfield College is chartered by the where the responsibility for all individuals State of New Jersey and accredited by the is to be straightforward and trustworthy. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its academic programs are Respect approved by the New Jersey Commission • for Person on Higher Education. The mailing address The College embraces the high diver- and telephone numbers of the Middle sity and culture of its faculty, staff, States Association of Colleges and students, administrators and trustees, Schools is including but not limited to their 3624 Market Street race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual Philadelphia, PA 19104. orientation, ability, and socio- (267) 284 5020 economic status. The Nursing Program at Bloomfield