Dean College Academic Catalog 2017–2018 Table of Contents
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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2017–2018 Academic Catalog 2017–2018 Published by Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1994 The College reserves the right to make changes in tuition, program costs, curriculum, regulations and program dates and to make additional charges for special features and services whenever such actions are deemed advisable. Main Phone Number: 508-541-1900 www.dean.edu Admissions Information: 877-TRY-DEAN (877-879-3326) or 508-541-1508 Admissions Fax: 508-541-8726 Admissions Email: [email protected] TIPS FOR USING THE INTERACTIVE VERSION OF THE DEAN COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG This PDF is designed for easy navigation using clickable links. All text colored red is a link, just as on the Dean College website. 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For more information on navigating a PDF, click here for Adobe’s PDF navigation instructions. 2 Dean College Academic Catalog 2017–2018 Table of Contents Table of Contents A Dean College Calendar ..............................................................................................4 Dean College History and Mission ..............................................................................6 Student Learning Goals .............................................................................................7 B Academics .......................................................................................... 9 Programs and Degree Offerings ............................................................................... 10 Resources .............................................................................................................. 12 Life After Dean — Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate Programs and Careers .................. 17 Academic Policies................................................................................................... 19 C Bachelor’s Degree Programs............................................................... 31 Arts and Entertainment Management ...................................................................... 32 Communications .................................................................................................... 36 Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Management ............................................ 40 Dance .................................................................................................................... 44 English ................................................................................................................... 48 History.................................................................................................................... 52 Liberal Arts and Studies .......................................................................................... 56 Management .......................................................................................................... 60 Psychology ............................................................................................................. 64 Sociology ............................................................................................................... 68 Sport Fitness, Recreation and Coaching .................................................................. 72 Sport Management ................................................................................................. 76 Theatre ................................................................................................................... 80 D Associate Degree Programs ................................................................ 85 Business ................................................................................................................ 86 Coaching ................................................................................................................ 88 Communications ................................................................................................... 90 Criminal Justice ...................................................................................................... 92 Dance .................................................................................................................... 94 Early Childhood Education ...................................................................................... 96 English ................................................................................................................... 98 Environmental Studies .......................................................................................... 100 Exercise Science ................................................................................................... 102 General Studies .................................................................................................... 104 Health Sciences.................................................................................................... 106 History.................................................................................................................. 108 Mathematics ........................................................................................................ 110 Physical Education................................................................................................ 112 Pre-Athletic Training .............................................................................................. 114 Pre-Nursing .......................................................................................................... 116 Psychology ........................................................................................................... 118 Science ................................................................................................................ 120 Sociology ............................................................................................................. 122 Sport Management .............................................................................................. 124 Theatre/Musical Theatre ....................................................................................... 126 E Minors ............................................................................................ 129 F Course Descriptions......................................................................... 133 G Beyond the Classroom: Student Development ................................... 181 H Admissions and Student Financial Planning and Services ................. 187 Office of Admissions ............................................................................................. 188 Center for Student Financial Planning and Services .............................................. 191 I Directory ......................................................................................... 197 Administration, Faculty and Staff .......................................................................... 198 Dean College Directions ........................................................................................ 209 Campus Map ........................................................................................................ 210 J Index ............................................................................................... 213 Dean College Academic Catalog 2017–2018 Table of Contents 3 A DEAN COLLEGE CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2017 Thursday, August 31 NEW International Students arrive for Check-In Friday, September 1 International Student Orientation begins NEW Arch Students arrive for Check-In; Arch Orientation begins Monday, September 4 Labor Day – NEW students arrive for Check-In; Bulldog Bash begins RETURNING students arrive for Check-In Tuesday, September 5 Day and SCS classes begin (Semester and Quarter One) Monday, September 18 President’s Cup Golf Tournament Saturday, September 23 Homecoming for Alumni & Families Monday, October 9 Columbus Day – NO CLASSES – Administrative offices closed Saturday, October 14 Discover Dean Day Saturday, October 21 Last day of Quarter One courses Monday, October 23 Mid-semester Quarter Two courses begin Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Ceremony Discover Dean Day Tuesday, November 21 At the conclusion of Tuesday classes, Thanksgiving holiday