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Undergraduate Bulletin 2019–2021 St. John’s University Undergraduate Bulletin Published by St. John’s University, New York Series 43, Number 1 This is your official guide to academic policies and regulations at St. John’s University. Students are required to familiarize themselves with this bulletin. Primary responsibility for knowing and fulfilling all requirements rests on every individual student. The bulletin in effect at the time of admission or readmission governs degree requirements. The University reserves the right to change or modify its schedule of tuition and fees and to withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree, or any other requirement in connection with any of the foregoing. St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other category protected by law, in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle student inquiries regarding disabilities: Dorothy Schmitt, Associate Director of the Counseling Center, Marillac Hall, Room 130, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439, [email protected]; 718-990-1482. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and is the Title IX coordinator: Keaton Wong, Director of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439, wongk1@ stjohns.edu; 718-990-2660. The following person has been designated a deputy Title IX coordinator: Jackie Lochrie, Associate Dean for Student Services, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439, [email protected]; 718-990-6568. The following person has been designated a deputy Title IX coordinator: Kathleen F. Meehan, Senior Deputy Athletics Director, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439, [email protected]; 718-990-6173. Inquiries concerning non-discrimination may be referred to the Title IX coordinators or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. Visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. Other bulletins and brochures of St. John’s University and up-to-date academic information may be obtained by contacting: Office of Admission St. John’s University St. John’s University St. John’s University 300 Howard Avenue 101 Astor Place 8000 Utopia Parkway Staten Island, NY 10301 New York, NY 10007 Queens, NY 11439 718-390-4500 1-888-9STJOHNS 1-888-9STJOHNS stjohns.edu USE OF THE NAME OF ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Students of St. John’s University, either individually or collectively, shall not, without the written consent of the proper authorities, use the name of St. John’s University or any of its units in any activity of whatsoever kind outside of the regular work of the school. Violation of this rule is regarded as sufficient cause for dismissal. Undergraduate Bulletin 2019–2021 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The School of Education The Peter J. Tobin College of Business College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies 8000 Utopia Parkway 101 Astor Place 300 Howard Avenue Via Marcantonio Colonna, 21 Queens, NY 11439 New York, NY 10007 Staten Island, NY 10301 00192 Rome, Italy 1-718-990-2000 1-718-990-2000 1-718-390–4545 011 39 (06) 393-842 www.stjohns.edu Contents Academic Calendars ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Admission ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Expenses .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................. 7 Withdrawal and Refunds .................................................................................................................... 7 Academic Information and Regulations .............................................................................................................. 8 Approved Programs of Study .............................................................................................................. 8 Office of the Registrar ....................................................................................................................... 10 Global Studies Programs ................................................................................................................... 14 Division of Academic Support Services ............................................................................................ 15 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Student Support Services and Resources ............................................................................................................ 27 Core Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................. 35 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................ 36 The School of Education ................................................................................................................................... 103 The Peter J. Tobin College of Business ........................................................................................................... 113 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ...................................................................................................... 131 The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies .......................................................... 161 General Information .......................................................................................................................................... 231 Officers of Administration .............................................................................................................. 234 Recognition/Accreditation .............................................................................................................. 234 Directions .......................................................................................................................................... 236 Index ................................................................................................................................................. 238 Please note: A complete version of the Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at our Web site: stjohns.edu/bulletins. Included on the site are the University’s mission and vision statements, complete sections of all schools and colleges with full course descriptions, historic dates, study abroad programs, special and opportunity programs, financial aid, student support services, administration of the University, campus facilities and directions. 4 Academic Calendars Academic Calendar 2020 Spring Semester 2020 Fall Semester 2019–2021 January September TBA Makeup examinations. Permission of 2 Wednesday: Spring semester 2019 Fall Semester the Dean is required. begins. 8 Wednesday: Last day to submit a 5 Saturday: University Closed. diploma application (via UIS) for No Classes. September January 2020 degree conferral. 7 Monday: Labor Day–University 2 Monday: Labor Day–University 20 Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Closed. No Classes. Closed. No Classes. Day–University Closed. No Classes. 9 Wednesday: Last day to drop/add 4 Wednesday: Fall semester begins. 22 Wednesday: Spring semester classes. All registration ceases. 10 Tuesday: Last day to drop/add begins. 18 Friday: Last day to submit a diploma classes. All registration ceases. 28 Tuesday: Last day to drop/add application (via UIS) for September 17 Tuesday: Last day to submit a classes. All registration ceases. 2020 degree conferral. diploma application (via UIS) for 31 Friday: January 2020 degree 22 Tuesday: Last day to drop a class. September 2019 degree conferral. conferral date. (without transcript notation) 24 Tuesday: Last day to drop a class 23 Wednesday: Withdrawal period (without transcript notation.) February begins. 25 Wednesday: Withdrawal period 11 Tuesday: Last day to drop a class 30 Wednesday: September 2020 begins. (without transcript notation.) degree conferral date. 30 Monday: September 2019 degree 12 Wednesday: Withdrawal period conferral date. begins. November 17 Monday: Presidents’ Day–University 3 Tuesday: Presidential Election Day- October Closed. No Classes. University Closed. No Classes. 15 Tuesday: Mid-term gardes are due. 5 Thursday: Tuesday Classes Meet 29 Tuesday: Friday classes meet. March 9 Monday: Last day to withdraw from 2-7 Monday-Saturday: Spring Break. a class or apply for Pass/Fail option. November No Classes. 11 Wednesday: