2012-2013 Catalog
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University of Saint Mary 2012-2013 Catalog ACCREDITATION The University of Saint Mary is accredited by: Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 Phone: 800.621.7400 Fax: 312.263.6462 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ncacihe.org Institutional, academic, and student life policies and procedures are covered in the University of Saint Mary Catalog, the Student Handbook, and the Faculty Handbook. Persons wishing to express concerns regarding the University of Saint Mary should contact: Vice President for Academic Affairs University of Saint Mary 4100 South 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Phone: 913.758.6115 Fax: 913.758.6297 See page 6 for additional accreditations. DIRECTORIES LEAVENWORTH CAMPUS Admissions Information 4100 South Fourth Street Phone: 800.752.7043 Leavenworth, KS 66048 Phone: 913.758.6118 Phone: 913.682.5151 Email: [email protected] Fax: 913.758.6140 Web site: www.stmary.edu OVERLAND PARK CAMPUS 11413 Pflumm Road Overland Park, KS 66215 Phone: 913.345.8288 Fax: 913.345.2802 Web site: www.stmary.edu "The university reserves the right of academic prerogative to modify curriculum requirements or policies or any other material in this catalog should it be in the best interest of the University of Saint Mary or the student to do so." 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission and Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 4 General Information ................................................................................................................................ 6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Campus .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Financing an Education ........................................................................................................................ 18 University Expenses ............................................................................................................................. 21 Student Life and Activities ..................................................................................................................... 29 Privacy and Disclosure of Student Records .......................................................................................... 34 Academic Services and Special Programs ............................................................................................ 36 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................................. 41 Academic Life ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Academic Programs .............................................................................................................................. 51 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 52 General Education Requirements ......................................................................................................... 54 Applied Psychology............................................................................................................................... 60 Art ......................................................................................................................................................... 63 Biology .................................................................................................................................................. 70 Biomedical Sciences ............................................................................................................................. 79 Business, Accounting and Sport Management ...................................................................................... 80 Business Administration (OPC) ............................................................................................................. 94 Chemistry and Physics ....................................................................................................................... 100 Child Development Education ............................................................................................................. 107 Communications Concentration .......................................................................................................... 112 Criminology ......................................................................................................................................... 115 Education............................................................................................................................................ 120 English ................................................................................................................................................ 130 Global Studies .................................................................................................................................... 135 Health Information Management ......................................................................................................... 142 Healthcare Informatics ........................................................................................................................ 147 History ................................................................................................................................................ 150 Information Technology ...................................................................................................................... 157 Interdisciplinary Studies ...................................................................................................................... 166 Language and Culture ........................................................................................................................ 168 Liberal Studies .................................................................................................................................... 170 Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................... 172 Medical Laboratory Science ................................................................................................................ 178 Music .................................................................................................................................................. 180 Nursing – Traditional Track ................................................................................................................. 187 Nursing – Accelerated Track ............................................................................................................... 194 Nursing Degree Completion Program (Online) .................................................................................... 200 Philosophy .......................................................................................................................................... 205 Political Science .................................................................................................................................. 208 Psychology ......................................................................................................................................... 213 Sport Coaching and Activities ............................................................................................................. 218 Theatre ............................................................................................................................................... 222 Theology and Pastoral Ministry ........................................................................................................... 229 Pre-Health Professional & Pre-Veterinary Medicine Curricula ............................................................. 237 Pre-Law Curriculum ............................................................................................................................ 241 Graduate Program Admissions ........................................................................................................... 242 Graduate Program Academic Policies ................................................................................................. 244 Master of Arts in Education ................................................................................................................. 251 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) ....................................................................................................... 256 Master of Arts in Psychology ............................................................................................................... 260 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology ............................................................................................ 263 Master of Business Administration .....................................................................................................