2005-2007 Rhode Island College Catalog--Updated Edition
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BulletinBulletin ofof RhodeRhode IslandIsland CollegeCollege Updated Edition 2005-2007 CATALOG RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE 2005–2007 CATALOG This catalog was prepared on the basis of the information available at the time of publication. Therefore, specific statements, including fees, dates, course offerings, admissions require- ments, financial aid practice and policies, graduation requirements, and other procedures or policies, may be subject to change without notice. Each step of the educational process, from admission through graduation, requires continuing review and appropriate approval by College officials. The College, therefore, reserves the right to change the requirements contained in this bulletin, to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met the requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any ap- plicant for admission for any reason the College determines to be material to the applicant’s qualifications to pursue higher education. Number 179, August 2005, Bulletin of Rhode Island College (USPS 803-620) published in Providence, RI, by the Office of Publishing Services of Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908-1991. Issued five times annually: January, August, September, October, and November. Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Office of Publishing Services, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1991. The College’s mailing address is: Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1991 Telephone: (401) 456-8000 or TTY/TDD via RI Relay (for the hearing impaired) at 1-800- 745-5555; Web site: www.ric.edu Statement of Nondscrmnaton and Affirmatve Acton Pursuant to the philosophy of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, Rhode Island Col- lege does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served in active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the College’s educational programs and activities, including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of College personnel and contracting by the College for goods and services. The College is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal affirmative action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans of the Vietnam Era. The College’s policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amend- ments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the relevant Governor’s Executive Orders and Rhode Island Gen. Laws § 28-5.1 et seq. Inquiries concerning the College’s administration of the nondiscrimination laws should be addressed to the Director of Affirmative Action, 314 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Provi- dence, RI 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8218. Questions regarding provisions for students with disabilities should be directed to the Office of Student Life, 127 Craig-Lee Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-8061. Questions regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be addressed to the ADA Coordinator, 114 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1991, tel. (401) 456-9859. Persons using TTY/TDD devices may contact the above offices via the Rhode Island Relay Services by dialing 1-800-745-5555 TTY/TDD. Reasonable accommodation upon request. Contents Academic Calendar 2006–2007 iv Campus Map vi Class Cancellations vii FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES African and African American Studies 120 Anthropology 122 RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Art 123 An Overview 2 Art Education 130 Mission of the College 3 Biology 135 Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies 138 Chemistry 140 UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL Clinical Laboratory Science 143 INFORMATION Communications 145 Computer Science 150 Admissions 6 Dance Performance 154 Registration 16 English 156 Fees 18 Film Studies 159 Financial Aid 26 French 161 Academic Policies and Requirements 40 General Studies 162 Honors and Awards 48 Geography 164 Academic Facilities and Services 56 Gerontology 165 Campus Life 63 History 166 Degree Programs 71 Justice Studies 170 Special Programs 76 Labor Studies 173 Latin American Studies 175 Mathematics 177 GRADUATE GENERAL INFORMATION Modern Languages 180 Admissions 82 Music 181 Fees and Expenses 85 Music Education 185 Financial Aid 90 Nursing 191 Academic Policies and Requirements 94 Philosophy 195 Degree Programs 99 Physics 197 Special Programs 102 Political Science 198 Portuguese 201 Predental, Premedical, Preoptometry, Preveterinary GENERAL EDUCATION Preparation 202 General Education 106 Prelaw Preparation 204 Preoccupational Therapy Preparation 205 SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Prephysical Therapy Preparation 206 General Information 301 Psychology 207 Accounting 303 Public Administration 210 Computer Information Systems 305 Radiologic Technology 211 Economics 307 Sociology 213 Finance 309 Spanish 214 Management 311 Theatre 216 Marketing 315 Women’s Studies 223 Professional Accountancy 317 FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Social Work 320 General Information 229 Master of Social Work 323 Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning 233 Counseling 235 Education Doctoral Program 239 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 335 Educational Leadership 241 Elementary Education 243 Health Education 254 Mental Health Counseling 259 DIRECTORY 469 Physical Education 262 School Counseling 265 School Psychology 267 INDEX 505 Secondary Education 270 Special Education 281 Teaching English as a Second Language 292 Technology Education 295 v Academc Calendar 2006–2007 FALL SEMESTER 2006 August 21 Monday New Student Orientation begins 24 Thursday Late registration for returning students begins 28 Monday Administrative Conference 30 Wednesday President’s Address to the College Community September 1 Friday Registration for senior citizens and students with unemployment waivers 4 Monday Labor Day (College closed) 5 Tuesday Classes begin 19 Tuesday Last day to add courses October 9 Monday Columbus Day (College closed) 11 Wednesday Monday classes meet today 20 Friday Midsemester grades due by noon 23 Monday Spring registration for degree candidates begins November 3 Friday Last day to withdraw from courses without permission 7 Tuesday Election Day (College closed) 11 Saturday Veterans Day (classes will meet) 13 Monday Veterans Day Observed (classes will meet) 22 Wednesday Spring registration for degree candidates ends 23 Thursday Thanksgiving recess begins 27 Monday Classes resume December 16 Saturday Fall semester classes end 18 Monday Final examinations begin 23 Saturday Final examinations end 25 Monday Christmas Day (College closed) 29 Friday Grades due by noon Note: Calendar subject to change. v SPRING SEMESTER 2007 January 1 Monday New Year’s Day (College closed) 10 Wednesday New Student Orientation begins 12 Friday Late registration begins 15 Monday Martin Luther King Day (College closed) 19 Friday Registration for senior citizens and students with unemployment waivers 22 Monday Classes begin February 2 Friday Last day to add courses March 9 Friday Midsemester grades due by noon 12 Monday Spring recess begins 19 Monday Classes resume 30 Friday Last day to withdraw from courses without permission Aprl 2 Monday Summer and fall registration begins May 2 Wednesday Cap and Gown Convocation 5 Saturday Spring semester classes end 7 Monday Final examinations begin 12 Saturday Final examinations end 14 Monday Grades for degree recipients due by noon 16 Wednesday All other grades due by noon 17 Thursday Graduate Commencement 19 Saturday Undergraduate Commencement 21 Monday Summer Session I begins 28 Monday Memorial Day (College closed) June 29 Friday Summer Session I ends Fall registration for degree candidates ends July 2 Monday Summer Session II begins 4 Wednesday Independence Day (College closed) August 10 Friday Summer Session II ends 13 Monday Victory Day (College closed) v Campus Map 29 30 27 31 28 Fruit Hill Ave. ( 26 H 25 32 I ( J 24 39 23 ( 34 22 33 ( 40 ( K ( 1 Information Services 41 21 35 37 2 Not assigned 38 3 Not assigned 36 20 4 Bursar/Records ( 42 5 Accounting/Payroll/Purchasing 19 6 Education Management L ( Collaborative 18 7 Not assigned ( 8 Outreach Programs 16 9 School of Social Work E 17 6 10 Joseph F. Kauffman Center B 15 5 11 The Sylvan R. Forman Center D 12 Former State Home and School 4 3 ( 13 Recreation Center 2 14 13 14 Cooperative Preschool 1 15 John Nazarian Center for the ( Performing Arts 16 Lucius A. Whipple Hall 7 17 Dennis J. Roberts Hall A 12 8 18 Art Center 11 19 John