2020-21 Course Catalog

CATALOG 2020 – 2021 1:17 PM Central Campus: 1950 Third Street, La Verne, California 91750 Telephone: (909) 593-3511 Fax: (909) 448-1628 (Registrar) Home Page: laverne.edu Telephone, email, and office directory: laverne.edu/directory Locations, contacts, and maps: laverne.edu/locations 2020-21 Catalog – Provisions Subject to Change The information provided in the catalog reflects current policies, proced ures and fees in place at the time of publication. However, the University reserves the right to make necessary changes in policies, requirements, tuition, fees and calendars contained herein at any time without prior notification. 2020-21 Catalog Effective Dates – August 31, 2020 through August 29, 2021 University of La Verne catalogs become effective on the first day of the Academic Year (Fall Semester) and remain in effect until the first day of the following academic year (Fall Semester). 2020-21 Catalog – Student Responsibility It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the information presented in this catalog and to know and observe all policies and procedures related to the academic program the student is pursuing. Requirements and regulations will not be waived, nor exceptions granted because a student pleads igno- rance of policies and procedures. While academic advisors will assist students in every way possible, the responsibility for following all policies and meeting all requirements and deadlines rests with the student. Students are expected to satisfy the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time they are admit- ted to, and begin coursework in, a degree program. However, a student may elect to graduate under the catalog in effect at the time of his or her graduation provided the student complies with ALL requirements of that catalog. New catalogs take effect on the first day of the Academic Year (Fall Semester) it was published. The official Course Catalog is online at MyLaVerne and is updated continuously. Printed and Electronic Catalogs: This catalog can be found online at laverne.edu/catalog and con- forms to the Catalog Effective Dates and policies printed herein. Its contents do not change during the time that the catalog is effective except as provided for in “Changes in Policy, Tuition, and Fees,” as stat- ed above. In contrast, the University’s academic organization, courses, personnel, and student affairs offerings are briefly mentioned in this catalog but detailed in full on our website, because these four sec- tions are dynamic and benefit from regular updates. Course, schedule, and financial aid application information is found in MyLaVerne at laverne.edu, while details on academic organization, personnel, and student affairs as well as expanded academic calendars are available through the La Verne website. The current printed catalog and selected past catalogs as well as catalogs of courses can be downloaded in full or in part at laverne.edu/catalog/. MyLaVerne: MyLaVerne can be accessed at the top of the University of La Verne’s home page, www.laverne.edu. In addition to complete information on La Verne courses, MyLaVerne provides full schedule information and financial aid notes. Registered students use MyLaVerne to register for courses, submit financial aid forms, complete course evaluations, view their grades, and more. Maps and Directions: Maps and directions to the Main Campus can be found at: laverne.edu/map University of La Verne • 2020-2021 A message from President Devorah Lieberman Welcome to the University of La Verne. It is important that every student at the University of La Verne receives a well-rounded La Verne Experience. This catalog includes essential information about our university and its outstanding academic offerings, as well as countless rewarding co-curricular activities and opportunities. Since its founding in 1891, the Unive rsity of La Verne has provided a relevant, values- based education to every student. You are a valued member of our campus community whether you are a recent high school graduate, a transfer student, someone seeking an advanced or graduate degree, or an adult learner. Every faculty and staff member is committed to providing outstanding academic instruction, and aiding with scholastic and personal growth. At the University of La Verne, we promote achievement and engagement. Just as learning is accomplished by asking questions and seeking solutions, genuine under- standing comes through interaction, experience, and reflection. University of La Verne graduates take with them the ability to reason, the confidence to succeed, and the aspiration to lead. There are nearly 83,000 successful La Verne alumni across the country and around the world, each instilled with a sense of responsibility and a desire to contribute to the advancement of their chosen professions and of society. I invite you to learn more about the University of La Verne by exploring our website, www.laverne.edu, and by personally visiting our campus. If you have any other questions, please contact us at 909-593-3511. Once you learn about the University of La Verne and experience all it has to offer, I am confident you will want to become part of this growing and vibrant learning community and achieve more than you ever imagined.imagined. DevorahDevorah Lieberman,Lieberman Ph.D.Ph D President University of La Verne • 2020-2021 • Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendars.......................................................................................................................3 The University of La Verne - General Information .............................................................7 Student Services and Athletics ................................................................................................12 Admissions Information.............................................................................................................17 Financial Information.................................................................................................................31 Financial Aid Policy.....................................................................................................................39 Academic Information................................................................................................................46 Undergraduate Graduation Requirements..........................................................................62 Rights and Responsibilities.......................................................................................................72 Academic Programs - Complete List of Undergraduate Degrees Programs College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................104 College of Business and Public Management ............................................................140 LaFetra College of Education ..........................................................................................148 Graduate Admissions................................................................................................................154 Graduate Academic Information ..........................................................................................156 Graduate Graduation Requirements....................................................................................165 Academic Programs - Complete List of Graduate Degrees Programs College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................168 College of Business and Public Management ............................................................183 LaFetra College of Education ..........................................................................................196 Certificates, Undergraduate and Graduate.................................................................222 College of Law.......................................................................................................................228 Board of Trustees, Administration, and Faculty .............................................................234 Index...............................................................................................................................................240 University of La Verne • 2020-2021 • Page 2 ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2020-2021 Central Campus Semester Calendar *(16 weeks) Fall Semester 2020: August 31 – December 20, 2020 (16 weeks) August 31, Monday Classes begin September 7, Monday Labor Day – academic holiday November 26-27, Thursday – Friday Thanksgiving Recess – academic holiday December 20, Sunday Fall Semester ends Spring Semester 2021: January 3 – May 31, 2021 January Interterm 2021: January 4 – 29, 2021 (4 weeks) January 4, Monday Classes begin January 18, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. – academic holiday January 29, Thursday January Interterm ends January 29 – 31 Winter Commencement Weekend Spring 2021: February 1 – May 30, 2021 (17 weeks) February 1, Monday Classes begin February 15, Monday President’s Day – academic holiday March 15 - 21, Monday – Sunday Spring Break – academic holiday April 2, Friday Good Friday – academic holiday May 28 - 30 Spring Commencement Weekend May 30, Sunday Spring Semester ends May 31, Monday Memorial Day – academic holiday Summer Term 2021: June 7 – August 15, 2021 (10 Weeks) June 7, Monday Classes begin July 5, Monday Independence Day – academic holiday August 15, Sunday Summer Term ends *This calendar is also used at the Ecumenical Centers and the Ed.D. Program.

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