Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014 NOTICE
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undergraduate catalog 2013-2014 NOTICE The Undergraduate Catalog of Caldwell College is a document of record issued for a one-year period. It contains, to the extent possible, current information concerning the college calendar, admissions and degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. The Catalog does not constitute a contract between the College and an accepted applicant. Students are advised that the information contained in this Catalog is subject to change at the sole discretion of the College, which reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of its regulations, policies, and programs, in whole or in part, at any time. In any such case, the College will give appropriate notice as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances. Students are expected to have knowledge of the information presented in this publication, the student handbook, and in other college publications, as well as officially posted notices. Failure to read the Undergraduate Catalog does not excuse students from the regulations contained within. Caldwell College 120 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 973-618-3000 Fax: 973-618-3600 Caldwell College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Telephone: 267-284-5000 1 TABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS The College The Campus . .10 Admissions . .11 International Admissions . .14 Student Expenses . .15 Fees . .16 Financial Aid . .17 Student Services Student Services . .28 Athletics . .30 Campus Residence . .31 Clubs & Organizations . .32 Traditions of Caldwell College . .33 Student Conduct Standards . .35 Alumni Association . .37 Friends of Caldwell College . .38 Academics Programs of Study . .40 Special Programs . .44 Academic Services . .49 Academic Policies . .52 Honor Societies . .66 Adult Undergraduate . .68 Degree Programs Departments . .77 Art . .78 Business . .90 Communication Arts . .108 Education . .112 English . .120 English for Non-Native Speakers . .125 History and Political Science . .126 Individualized Majors . .132 Interdisciplinary Minors . .133 Mathematics . .135 Modern Languages . .139 Music . .145 Natural and Physical Sciences . .151 Nursing . .164 Psychology . .169 Scholars Program . .178 Sociology and Criminal Justice . .180 Theology and Philosophy . .188 Appendices Board of Trustees . .198 President’s Cabinet . .199 Faculty . .200 Campus Map and Directions . .211 Academic Calendar . .212 Index . .214 3 A MESSAGE THE FROM PRESIDENT A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Caldwell College is an exciting and vibrant institution with exciting new programs and renovated spaces on campus. With one of the lowest private tuitions in New Jersey, Caldwell College is the right fit for students who want a personalized education on a beautiful, small campus... perfect for making lifelong friends while preparing for a career or graduate studies. At Caldwell, we are committed to providing a strong, Catholic liberal arts education, designed to strengthen students’ critical thinking and communication skills--capabilities that future employers seek in college graduates. Caldwell was named a “great college for liberal arts” by Wintergreen- Orchard house. We also offer professional programs in many areas including communications, criminal justice, applied behavior analysis and more. Caldwell offers nationally accredited programs in business, education, psychology and nursing. Students find it very easy to get involved on campus at Caldwell College. Our students can choose to participate in one of more than three dozen clubs and organizations. Others serve on campus-wide committees, work as residence advisors, or lead student government initiatives. Athletics is also an important part of campus life. We have 12 NCAA Division II sports teams and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center that attracts many students as do the lap track, zumba classes and intramural sports offerings. Recently, Caldwell introduced Greek life with the Delta Phi Epsilon and Kappa Beta Gamma sororities and Tau Delta Phi fraternity, all of which emphasize the importance of service while helping students develop their leadership potential. Because learning takes place both in and beyond the classroom, service is an integral part of Caldwell’s fabric. For Caldwell Day each year, classes are canceled and offices are closed so that students, faculty and staff can volunteer at community agencies and non-profit organizations. Throughout the year there are many opportunities to volunteer through serving the homeless during monthly Midnight Runs in New York City, volunteering with the developmentally disabled, tutoring inner city youngsters or planning activities for the elderly. Our student athletes often engage in community service when they sponsor sports clinics for children, do clean-up work at a nearby park or volunteer at the Fall Festival or Street Fair in Caldwell. Over 500 of our students choose to live on campus in our suite-style Dominican Hall or in one of our traditional dormitory living spaces in Mother Joseph’s Residence Hall or Rosary Hall, all located just minutes from all campus buildings and from downtown Caldwell. These residence halls are also the site of many planned student activities at night and on the weekends. Caldwell College is a community whether students choose to live on the campus or commute. Faculty and staff place students first, and the development of the whole student is at the center of Caldwell College’s mission. Our core values of respect, integrity, community and excellence influence every aspect of academic and campus life. Please come visit the college and take a tour. You will love the beauty of our 70-acre suburban campus. I hope when you step foot on our grounds, you will know that if you choose Caldwell College, the next years of your life will be filled with an academically rigorous program of study and wonderful opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. I will be here to welcome you! Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D., OPA President 5 INTRODUCTION Mission Statement Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College promotes intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth to a diverse population and welcomes all cultures and faith traditions. Inspired by St. Dominic de Guzman and our Catholic heritage, we make a difference in the lives of our students and prepare them through the liberal arts and professional studies to think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society. Origins INTRODUCTION As one of the youngest of the many Dominican colleges and universities throughout the world, Caldwell College is intimately linked to the 800-year history and spirit of the Dominican Order, a worldwide community of preachers, scholars, and educators that traces its origins to the thirteenth century. This Order had its beginnings in an age not unlike the present day, a time of unrest and transition in the social, economic, moral and intellectual sphere. Dedicated to the pursuit of truth, the Order has found itself since its inception at the heart of higher education and its climate of study and prayer has produced such scholars as Thomas Aquinas, social reformers like Catherine of Siena, artists like Fra Angelico, and scientists like Albert the Great. This inherited integration of the arts, humanities and sciences with the deepest expression of the contemplative and creative spirit of men and women forms the basis of the educational philosophy of Caldwell College. We celebrate our origins by Liturgy and through convocations, a campus-wide commitment to religious belief, and by witness to the College motto: “Sapientia et Scientia.” History and Accreditation Caldwell College was founded as a Catholic liberal arts college by the Sisters of Saint Dominic under the leadership of Mother M. Joseph Dunn, O.P., with the approval of the Most Reverend Thomas Joseph Walsh, Archbishop of Newark, who became its first president. Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D., OPA became Caldwell College’s eighth and current President in July of 2009. Caldwell College was incorporated on August 10, 1939, as an institution of higher learning for women under the laws of the State of New Jersey and empowered to grant degrees. In 1952, Caldwell College received full accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Caldwell College has maintained this accreditation, which was last reaffirmed in June 2010. In 1974, Caldwell College became the first institution in New Jersey to award the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 1979, Caldwell College became one of the few institutions in the state to offer a unique external degree program. In 1985, the Board of Trustees of the College voted to make Caldwell College fully co-educational, enabling men to receive the superior education and career preparation that women had been able to receive for fifty years. Caldwell College welcomed the first full-time male students in the fall of 1986. In November 1992, Caldwell College reached another plateau: the New Jersey Board of Higher Education granted approval for the College to offer the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. During the summer of 1993, the first graduate students began classes. 6 INTRODUCTION The College now offers ten graduate degree programs and a doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, along with a number of post-baccalaureate and post-masters’ programs. The College has consistently shown growth in the area of Graduate Studies, including the