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Undergraduate Catalog 2018–2019 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2018–2019 THE MERCY UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Academic Calendar Fall 2018 Semester Monday, August 27 Classes begin (Main and 7.5wk1 Session) Saturday M.B.A 7.5wk1.: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 Convocation Thursday, August 30 Labor Day Holiday Break (no classes) Monday, September 3 Mercy Day Mass Thursday, September 20 Columbus Day Holiday Break (no classes) Monday, October 8–Tuesday, October 9 7.5wk1 Session Ends Monday, October 22 Tuesday, October 23 7.5wk2 Session Begins Saturday M.B.A. 7.5wk2: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Critical Concerns Week Friday, November 2–Friday, November 9 Thanksgiving Holiday Break (no classes) Wednesday, November 21–Sunday, November 25 Study Day (no classes) Tuesday, December 11 Final Assessments (Main and 7.5wk2 Session) Wednesday, December 12–Tuesday, December 18 (Snow Date for Final Assessments) Wednesday, December 19 Winter 2019 Session Classes Meet 12/19–12/21, 1/2–1/4, 1/7–1/11, 1/14–1/18 Spring 2019 Semester Tuesday, January 22 Classes begin (Main and 7.5wk1 Session) Saturday M.B.A. 7.5wk1: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/16 Mass of the Holy Spirit Tuesday, February 12 Spring Break (no classes) Sunday, March 3–Saturday, March 9 7.5wk1 Session Ends Monday, March 18 Tuesday, March 19 7.5wk2 Session Begins Saturday M.B.A. 7.5wk2: 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Easter Break (no classes) Wednesday, April 17–Monday, April 22 Assessment Planning Day for Faculty (no classes for students) Tuesday, April 23 Last Day of Classes Monday, May 13 Final Assessments (Main and 7.5wk2 Session) Tuesday, May 14–Monday, May 20 Baccalaureate Mass & Pre-Commencement Events Wednesday, May 22 Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 23 Summer 2019 Tuesday, May 28–Saturday, July 6; Holiday: Thursday, July 4 Summer 1–6 Week Saturday M.B.A.: 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6 Summer 1–7 Week Tuesday, May 21–Saturday, July 6; Holiday: Thursday, July 4 Summer 1–12 Week Tuesday, May 28–Saturday, August 17; Holiday: Thursday, July 4 Monday, July 8–Saturday, August 17 Summer 2–6 Week Saturday M.B.A.: 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 Summer 2–7 Week Monday, July 8–Saturday, August 24 Catalog dates were accurate as of the time of printing. Please verify academic calendar dates by accessing the online academic calendar published under the Academics menu at georgian.edu. Writing Requirement 33 Contents Writing Program 33 Academic Calendar Majors, Minors, Concentrations, Certificates & I: General Information 1 Other Programs 34 The University Honors Program 37 Mission Statement 1 Preparation for Careers in Engineering, Law, Medicine, Our Core Values 1 Pharmacy & Physical Therapy 40 Statement on our Special Concern for Women 1 Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy 2 IV: Academic Policies & Procedures 43 Undergraduate Study at Georgian Court University 2 Applicability of Course Policies 43 History 2 Nondisclosure 43 Historic Highlights 3 Academic Year 43 Accreditations & Memberships 5 Academic Advisement 43 The Campus 6 Course Load 43 II: Admission 9 Class Status 43 Classification of Undergraduate Students 9 Holds 43 Admission of Undergraduate Students for Matriculation 9 Grading System 43 Secondary School Preparation 9 Audit 44 Secondary School Preparation for Nursing Applicants 9 Incomplete Work 44 Admission Procedures for First-Year Students 9 Repeating a Course 44 Admission of Adult Students 15 Grade Posting 44 Admission Requirements for International Students Grade Appeals 44 on F-1 Student Visas 15 Dean’s List & President’s List 45 PACT (Performance Assistance Through Fall Convocation 45 Coaching &Tutoring) 15 Honors at Graduation 46 Admission of Transfer Students 16 Graduation Requirements 46 Admission of Students Participating in Dual Degree/ Request for Transcript 47 Joint Admission & Program-to-Program Agreements Class Attendance 47 with Community Colleges 24 Course Final Assessment 47 Programs at Brookdale Community College’s Hazlet Center 25 Cancellation of Classes 47 Programs at Cumberland County College’s Students Taking Courses at an Enrollment Location Vineland Campus 25 Other than Their Own 48 Programs Offered Online Only 25 Online, Hybrid & VTC Courses 48 Admission for a Second Baccalaureate Degree 25 Credit Hours Assignments for Courses 48 Admission of Registered Nurses 26 Transfer of Credit 48 Deferral of Enrollment 26 Articulation Agreements 49 Readmission of Students 26 Credit by Testing 49 Admission of Nonmatriculating (Nondegree, Policy for Credit for Prior Learning for Noncertificate, Noncertification) Students 27 Undergraduate Coursework 50 Step Ahead for High School Students 27 Independent Studies 50 Nondisclosure 27 Study Abroad 50 Notice 28 Academic Early Warning System 50 III: Academic Programs 29 Add/Drop Policy 50 Course Withdrawal Policy 50 Institutional Student Learning Goals 29 Withdrawal from the University 51 Bridge General Education Program: Vision Statement 29 Leave of Absence 51 Bridge General Education Goals & Learning Outcomes 30 Academic Progress 52 Bridge General Education Program: Requirements 30 Academic Probation & Dismissal 52 Bridge General Education Program: Categories & Courses 30 Academic Honesty 53 Procedures for Dealing with Academic Dishonesty 53 VII: School of Arts & Sciences 81 Procedures for Student Grievances or Complaints 54 Applied Arts & Sciences 81 Access to Records 55 Art & Visual Studies 82 Solomon Amendment 56 Biology 85 V: Financial Information 57 Chemistry & Biochemistry 93 Criminal Justice 97 Tuition and Fees: 2018–2019 57 Dance 101 Manner of Payment 57 English 105 Refund Policy 58 Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports 112 International Student Policy & Procedures 58 Health Profession Studies & Health Sciences 115 International Student Addendum 59 History, Geography & Political Science 117 Financial Aid Information 59 Integrative Health 121 Types of Financial Aid 60 Interdisciplinary Studies 123 Verification Policy 61 Interdisciplinary Courses & Earth Sciences Courses 123 Returning Students & Renewal Awards 61 Mathematics & Computer Information Systems 126 Federal Title IV Refund Policy 61 Music Courses 130 Military (Tuition Assistance [TA]) Refund Policy 62 Natural Sciences 130 Military (Tuition Assistance [TA]) Return of Unearned TA to the Government Policy 62 Nursing 133 Federal Financial Aid Programs 62 Philosophy 139 New Jersey State Grant Programs 64 Physical Education 141 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 65 Physics 142 Remedial Coursework 66 Psychology & Counseling 143 Maximum Time Frame 67 Religious Studies 150 Appeal Process 67 Social Work 152 Adjustment of Financial Aid 67 Sociology, Anthropology & Pre-Law 157 Student Responsibilities 68 World Languages & Cultures 159 Scholarships & Awards 68 VIII: School of Business & VI: Campus Life 73 Digital Media 165 Business Administration, Accounting & Economics 165 Academic Development & Support Center 73 Communication, Graphic Design & Multimedia 178 Athletic & Recreation Program 74 Health Information Management 185 Campus Ministry 75 Career Services, Corporate Engagement & IX: School of Education 187 Continuing Education 75 Commuting 75 X: Interdisciplinary Minors 205 Counseling Center 75 Dean of Students 76 XI: Skills Development Program 208 Global Education Programs 76 XII: Directories 209 Health Services 76 Administration 209 Math Lounge 77 Librarians & Teaching Faculty 209 Residence Life 77 Emeritus Faculty 214 Student Activities 78 Associate Faculty in Medical Technology Program 215 Student Organizations 78 Athletics Staff 215 Student Success 79 Special Programs Staff 215 TRIO–Student Support Services 80 Compassion: We embrace the joys and sorrows of I: GENERAL INFORMATION others to whom and with whom we minister and are moved to action in solidarity with the human community. Choosing to listen with an open heart, empathize with others, and perform acts of kindness that alleviate suffering—choosing to aid the planet and MISSION STATEMENT others’ needs. Service: We joyfully extend our energy and Georgian Court University, founded by the Sisters of Mercy resources on behalf of the poor, sick, and of New Jersey in 1908 and sponsored by the Institute of uneducated, working to relieve misery and address the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas since January of its causes where possible. Choosing to act when a 2007, provides a comprehensive liberal arts education in need is perceived by using one’s skills, ingenuity, and the Roman Catholic tradition. The university has a special experience to create benefit—choosing to accept that in concern for women and is a dynamic community life we are all servers and served. committed to the core values of justice, respect, integrity, service, and compassion, locally and globally. These values are the roots from which Georgian Court University activities, decisions, and behaviors flow. Georgian Court University provides students with • A curriculum broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to support further study and future careers; • An environment for the entire university community to STATEMENT ON OUR grow through shared educational, cultural, social, and SPECIAL CONCERN FOR WOMEN spiritual experiences; and • The will to translate concern for social justice into action. Georgian Court University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, is committed to the equality of women in all facets of society, to the full development of women’s abilities, and the generous outpouring of women’s influences and contributions in the world. UR ORE ALUES Women’s knowledge, leadership, and engagement
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