Albertus Magnus College D IVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE STUDIES 2019–2021 COURSE CATALOGUE Accelerated Degree Program A Catholic College in the Dominican Tradition ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 1 Detailed Table of Contents The College . 6 English Placement Exam . 22 Statement of Mission Math Placement Exam . 22 of Albertus Magnus College . 6 Transfer Credits . 23 History . 6 CLEP/DSST Examinations . 24 The Albertus Community . 8 Credit for Prior Learning . 24 The Accelerated Degree Program 8 Financial Aid . 25 Graduate Programs . 8 Financial Aid Office . 25 The Tradition of Honor . 8 Grade Grievances or Academic How to Apply for Financial Aid . 25 Integrity Violation Appeals . 10 Types of Financial Aid Available . 26 Accreditation . 10 Scholarships . 27 Memberships . 11 Satisfactory Academic Progress . 29 Return of Funds . 33 Campus Facilities . 13 Student Veterans . 39 Aquinas Hall . 13 Mary A. and Louis F. Tagliatela Tuition and Fees . 42 Academic Center . 13 Course Fees . 42 Bookstore . 13 Other Fees . 42 Hubert Campus Center . 13 Discounts . 43 Cosgrove, Marcus, Messer Accelerated Degree Students Athletic Center . 13 Taking Day Courses . 43 Rosary Hall Library and Refund Policy . 43 Learning Commons . 13 Parking . 14 Student Services . 44 Academic Advising . 44 Academic Calendar for the Center for Teaching Accelerated Degree Program . 16 and Learning Excellence . 44 Admission . 20 eTutoring Services . 44 Who May Apply . 20 Library and Information Technology . 45 How to Apply . 20 Veterans Services . 46 Admission Requirements . 20 Office for Prevention International Students . 21 of Gender Based Violence . 46 Incarcerated Students . 22 2 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE Academic Programs & Graduation with Honors . 62 Requirements for Degrees . 47 Commencement . 63 The General Education Program . 47 Transcripts . 63 Description of General Student Records . 63 Education Requirements . 47 Directory Information Notice . 64 Degree Requirements for the Student Right-to-Know . 64 Associate of Arts (A.A.) . 48 Degree Requirements for the The Curriculum . 65 Associate of Science (A.S.) . 48 Definition of Terms . 65 Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor College Courses of Science Degrees (B.A./B.S.) . 49 (Course descriptions only) . 66 Majors and Concentrations . 50 Arts and Sciences Academic Policies & Procedures . 54 Registration . 54 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics Auditing Courses . 54 (Course descriptions only) . 67 Course Waiver . 54 Communications . 69 Permission to Take a Day Course . 55 English . 80 Permission to Take Courses Foreign Languages at Other Institutions . 55 (Course descriptions only) . 81 Pass/Fail Option . 55 Adding/Dropping a Course . 55 History (Part of History and Withdrawal From a Course . 55 Political Science Department) Readmission to the College . 56 Course descriptions only) . 82 Attendance Policy . 56 Administrative Withdrawal Humanities (Interdisciplinary) . 82 Policy . 57 Philosophy & Religion . 83 Grading System . 57 Grade Point Average . 57 Visual and Performing Arts (Course descriptions only) . 89 Calculation Example . 58 Grade Reports . 58 Incompletes . 58 Failure of a Course . 59 Alpha Sigma Lambda . 62 Kappa Gamma Pi . 62 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 3 Social Sciences Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership Criminal Justice (Part of Sociology Department) . 93 Accounting . 125 Education and Computer Information Teacher Preparation . 93 Systems . 125 Early Childhood Certification Areas of Concentration: Pathway . 93 Cyber Security . 126 Plan of Study . 95 Education Minor . 95 Cyber Security . 126 Course Descriptions . 96 Business Management . 128 Human Services Areas of Concentration: (Interdisciplinary) . 99 Human Resource Management . 128 History and Political Science Entrepreneurship . 129 (Part of History and Marketing Management . 129 Political Science Department) (Course descriptions only) . 100 Finance . 129 Psychology . 102 Healthcare Management . 130 Areas of Concentration: Interdisciplinary Majors General Psychology . 102 Art Therapy . 103 General Studies . 143 Child Development Concentration . 104 Humanities . 144 Counseling and Mental Health Human Services . 145 Concentration . 104 Sociology . 112 Social Science Major . 112 Directories . 147 Criminal Justice Major . 113 Faculty . 150 Sociology Major . 114 Areas of Concentration: Driving Directions . 155 Criminal Justice . 114 Campus Map . 156 Social Gerontology . 115 Social Work and Social Welfare . 116 Urban Studies . 116 4 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 5 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE t. Albert the Great, the patron of Albertus Magnus College, was born about 1200 into the family of the counts of Bollstadt at Lauingen in Swabia. After Sa few months of study at Bologna and Padua, he entered the recently founded Dominican order in 1223. For the next three decades he studied and taught in Paris and Cologne, where the young Thomas Aquinas was among his students. In 1254, Albert was elected prior provincial of Germany and soon after was appointed papal theologian and named Bishop of Ratisbon. Yearning for the academic life, he resigned his episcopal appointment in 1262 and returned to Cologne for a life of prayer and study. Albert died in Cologne in 1280. According to a contemporary, Albertus was a man “so superior in every science that he can fittingly be called the wonder and miracle of our time.” His encyclopedic writings include works on physics, geography, astronomy, chemistry, biology, philosophy, and the- ology. He was a major figure in the introduction of the work of Aristotle to the Latin West and was instrumental in the acceptance of human learning as an essential handmaid to theology. In 1933, Albert was proclaimed a saint and doctor of the Church. In the tradition of St. Albert, the College strives to promote the search for truth in all its dimensions, providing men and women with the opportunity to pursue a higher edu- cation that is both humanistically broadening and practical in its application. The contents of this catalogue were as accurate as possible at the time of printing. This catalogue is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change, at any time, without notice, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum, course structure and content, and other such matters as may be within its control, notwithstanding any information set forth in this catalogue. Students should always consult with their academic advisor to confirm all information. 6 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE The College Statement of Mission The mission of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practi- cal in its application. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Albertus Magnus College, faithful to its Catholic heritage and the Judeo-Christian tradi- tion, remains dedicated to providing an opportunity for learning which responds to the academic needs and ethical challenges of its students and of society. The mission of Albertus Magnus College derives from the intellectual tradition of the Dominican Order whose essential charism is the search for truth (Veritas). Reflective of the dedication and commitment to service of our founder and sponsor, we at Albertus assume responsibility for the fulfillment of our particular service as an academic com- munity. Principles which guide our mission and purpose include the following: • The College embraces the Liberal Arts tradition and is committed to a vibrant curricu- lum, including a General Education program that is both scholarly and humanistically enlarging. • The College encourages students to participate in academic internships, practica and relevant work experiences as preparation for meaningful careers. • The College strives to bring together a richly diverse student body and cultivates an atmosphere of mutual respect and ethical behavior. • The College fosters close, positive interaction between faculty and students, thereby offering broad opportunities for challenge and growth. • The College provides an educational environment dedicated to enhancing each stu- dent’s development, both as an individual and as a member of society. • The College prepares students to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners, encouraging them to contribute to their communities and to become moral leaders in a complex world. History The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, who are now known as the Dominican Sisters of Peace, purchased an estate in 1924 at 700 Prospect Street, New Haven, to found a women’s college. They named the mansion on the property Rosary Hall. The College’s charter was signed on July 13, 1925. The first classes were held in Rosary Hall on September 24, 1925. Since 1926, the College has acquired several mansions that are now used for student housing and administration. The construction and purchase of other buildings has freed Rosary Hall from many of its former uses, and it serves today as the College’s library. Dominican Hall, a residence dormitory, was completed in 1960. In 1965, Aquinas Hall was opened as the main academic building, and in 1970 the Campus Center became the hub of social activity. ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 7 In 1985, the Board of Trustees voted to admit men to all programs. Also in that year, the offerings of the Continuing Education program were expanded to an Accelerated Degree Program to make the College a more valuable resource to the working men and women of greater New