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1 Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003 2 / TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents University Phone Numbers.....................................3 Academic Calendar 2002-2003 ..............................4 The University ......................................................7 University Facilities .............................................. 12 University Services .............................................. 15 Student Affairs .................................................... 21 Admission .......................................................... 29 Financial Aid ....................................................... 33 Tuition and Fees ................................................. 44 University Core Curriculum .................................. 49 Academic Degrees and Programs ......................... 53 Academic Degree Requirements and Policies ......... 56 Academic Programs and Services ......................... 64 Academic Awards and Commencement Honors ..... 69 University Honors Program .................................. 73 Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts ......................... 76 College of Business Administration ..................... 199 College of Communication and Fine Arts ............ 226 School of Film and Television ............................. 279 College of Science and Engineering .................... 300 School of Education .......................................... 390 Department of Aerospace Studies ....................... 406 Map of the Campus ........................................... 409 University Administration .................................. 411 University Faculty .............................................. 417 Index ............................................................... 436 UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS / 3 University Phone Numbers Westchester Campus Offices: LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Area Code is 310 One LMU Drive Los Angeles, California 90045 Academic Vice President ................................ 338-2733 (310) 338-2700 http://www.lmu.edu/ Admissions, Graduate .................................... 338-2721 LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL Admissions, Undergraduate ........................... 338-2750 919 South Albany Street Alumni Relations ........................................... 338-3065 P.O. Box 15019 Los Angeles, California 90015-0019 Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts .................... 338-2716 (213) 736-1000 http://www.lls.edu/ Campus Ministry ........................................... 338-2860 Chancellor’s Office ........................................ 338-3070 College of Business Administration .................. 338-2731 College of Communication and Fine Arts .......... 338-7430 College of Science and Engineering ................. 338-2834 Continuing Education and Summer Sessions ..... 338-2757 Controller’s Office ......................................... 338-2711 Development Office ...................................... 338-7545 Financial Aid Office ....................................... 338-2753 Information .................................................. 338-2700 Jesuit Community (SJ) Residence .................... 338-7445 Library ........................................................ 338-2788 Operations and Maintenance .......................... 338-2760 President’s Office ......................................... 338-2775 Public Safety ................................................ 338-2893 Registrar’s Office .......................................... 338-2740 RSHM Residence ........................................... 641-4682 School of Education ...................................... 338-2863 Student Housing ........................................... 338-2963 Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer ................................... 338-2738 Vice President for Student Affairs ................... 338-2885 Vice President for University Relations ............. 338-5127 Mailing Addresses: 4 / ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar 2002-2003 M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday Fall 2002 AUG 21 W TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION AUG 24 S NEW STUDENT GRADUATE ORIENTATION AUG 24-27 S-T UNDERGRADUATE WELCOME DAYS! AUG 26 M CLASSES BEGIN AUG 30 F LAST DAY: LATE REGISTRATION AND CHANGE OF PROGRAM SEP 2 M UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY SEP 13 F LAST DAY: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: REMOVE SPRING/SUMMER INCOMPLETES SEP 24 T PRESIDENT’S CONVOCATION: HILTON 100, 12:15 P.M. SEP 25 W LAST DAY: STUDENTS TO FILE APPLICATION FOR DECEMBER GRADUATION DATE SEP 26 R MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: CHAPEL NOON (CLASSES END AT 11:45 A.M., RESUME AT 1:30 P.M.) SEP 27 F LAST DAY: INSTRUCTORS REMOVE INCOMPLETES: SPRING AND SUMMER SEMESTERS OCT 11 F MID-TERM DEFICIENCY GRADES DUE IN OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OCT 21-22 M-T UNDERGRADUATE HOLIDAYS NOV 1 F LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR APPLY FOR CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING NOV 3 U UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE NOV 11 M ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION: SPRING SEMESTER NOV 28-29 R-F UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS - THANKSGIVING DEC 9 M REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR SPRING DEC 9-13 M-F FINAL EXAMINATIONS DEC 18 W FINAL GRADES DUE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AT 12 NOON DEC 23-JAN 1 M-W CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED Spring 2003 JAN 2 R ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES REOPEN JAN 14 T UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION JAN 15 W CLASSES BEGIN AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION JAN 17 F LAST DAY: STUDENTS TO FILE FOR MAY COMMENCEMENT JAN 20 M UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY JAN 22 W LAST DAY: LATE REGISTRATION AND CHANGE OF PROGRAM JAN 31 F LAST DAY: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: REMOVE FALL INCOMPLETES FEB 14 F LAST DAY: INSTRUCTORS TO REMOVE INCOMPLETES: FALL SEMESTER FEB 28 F MID-TERM DEFICIENCY GRADES DUE IN OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR MAR 3-7 M-F SPRING BREAK ACADEMIC CALENDAR / 5 MAR 10 M SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION BEGINS MAR 21 F LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR APPLY FOR CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING MAR 31 M UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY - CESAR CHAVEZ DAY APR 1 T ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION: FALL SEMESTER APR 10 R ACADEMIC AWARDS CONVOCATION: SACRED HEART CHAPEL, 3:15 P.M. APR 18 F UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY - GOOD FRIDAY MAY 5-9 M-F FINAL EXAMINATIONS MAY 9 F BACCALAUREATE MASS: GERSTEN PAVILION, 7:30 P.M. MAY 10 S UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES: SUNKEN GARDEN, 10:00 A.M. MAY 11 U GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES: GERSTEN PAVILION, 10:00 A.M. MAY 14 W FINAL GRADES DUE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AT 12 NOON Summer 2003 Session I MAY 19 M SESSION BEGINS MAY 23 F LAST DAY FOR LATE REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF PROGRAM MAY 26 M UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY JUN 13 F LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR APPLY FOR CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING JUN 27 F SESSION ENDS JUL 2 W FINAL GRADES DUE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Session II JUN 30 M SESSION BEGINS JUL 4 F UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY JUL 7 M LAST DAY FOR LATE REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF PROGRAM JUL 25 F LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR APPLY FOR CREDIT/NO CREDIT GRADING AUG 8 F SESSION ENDS AUG 13 W FINAL GRADES DUE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR This calendar represents the University’s best judgment and projection of the course of conduct of the University during the periods addressed herein. It is subject to change due to forces beyond the University’s control or as deemed necessary by the University in order to fulfill its educational objectives. 6 The University THE UNIVERSITY / 7 The University History and Goals religious traditions represented among the dedicated faculty and staff that complemented and enhanced the school’s The names “Loyola” and “Marymount” have long been heritage of Catholic values. associated with Catholic higher education in countries around the globe. Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of The University pursues quality in: Jesus, the Jesuits, sanctioned the foundation of his order’s • Curricula of All Academic Programs first school in 1548. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary have conducted educational institutions since their • Co-curricular Programs and Support Services establishment in France by Father Jean Gailhac. These two traditions of education have come together in Los Angeles • Faculty, Administration and Staff as Loyola Marymount University. • Students The present institution is the successor to the pioneer • Campus Life, Hospitality and Services Catholic college and first institution of higher learning in Southern California. In 1865 the Vincentian Fathers Loyola Marymount University: inaugurated St. Vincent’s College for Boys in Los Angeles. When this school closed in 1911, members of the Society of • Promotes Academic Excellence Jesus opened the high school division in their newly founded • Provides a Liberal Education Los Angeles College. • Fosters a Student-centered University Rapid growth prompted the Jesuits to commence the collegiate department that same year, seek a new campus • Creates a Sense of Community on Campus in 1917, and incorporate as Loyola College of Los Angeles in 1918. Relocating to the present Westchester campus in • Participates Actively in the Life of the Larger 1929, the school achieved university status one year later. Community Graduate instruction began in 1920 with the foundation of • Lives an Institutional Commitment to Roman a separate law school. The formation of the Graduate Catholicism and the Judeo-Christian Tradition Division occurred in June 1950, though graduate work had formed an integral part of the Teacher Education Program during the preceding two years. University Mission Statement The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary began teaching local young women in 1933. That year they opened Loyola Marymount University