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FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY A Catholic University sponsored by The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province —THE SEAL— he Fontbonne seal contains elements that are representative of the University and the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Fontbonne’s sponsoring body. The fleur-de-lis, a French word for lily, is the symbol of the French royal Tfamily. In the Fontbonne seal, the fleur-de-lis symbolizes the French origin of the Sisters of St. Joseph, founded in France in 1650. The six fleurs-de-lis in the seal represent the first six Sisters who came to the United States in 1836. The lily is also the signature of St. Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and patron saint of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Latin words, “Virtus et Scientia,” indicate the nature of Fontbonne’s mission and can be translated as “virtue and knowledge,” “valor and erudition,” “religion and scholarship.” 6800 Wydown Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63105-3098 314.862.3456 www.fontbonne.edu NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION FERPA (The Family Educational ontbonne University does not discriminate on the Rights and Privacy Act) basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender F he Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability, or (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, other characteristics provided by law in employment or T is a federal law that protects the privacy of student in the administration of its educational policies, admis- education records. It applies to all schools that receive sion policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic funds from the United States Department of Education. and other school-administered programs. Furthermore, Education records are records that contain information Fontbonne University prohibits retaliation against directly related to a student and that are maintained by anyone who either opposes unlawful discrimination, an educational agency or institution or by a party acting assists or participates in an investigation of a complaint for the agency or institution. Education records do not of discrimination, or exercises his or her rights under include private notes, law enforcement records, medical any law that forbids employment discrimination. and counseling records, employment records, or alumni The Fontbonne University coordinator for Title IX records. and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and In accordance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act, the EEO coordinator for other laws and regulations certain information designated as “directory information” prohibiting discrimination: may be released without the prior consent of a student, Vice President for Finance and Administration unless the student has forbidden its disclosure in writing Fontbonne University by completing a Request to Withhold Release of Directory 6800 Wydown Boulevard Information form available in the office of the registrar. St. Louis, MO 63105-3098 This form must be turned in to the registrar’s office Phone: 314.719.8007 within two (2) weeks of the start of the semester. It will Fax: 314.719.8023 stay in effect until the fall term of the next academic year. The university will assume that a student does not object If the allegations of discrimination or retaliation allege to the release of directory information unless the student involvement of the Vice President for Finance and files this written notification. Administration, the notification of the complaint shall be made to the Executive Vice President of Strategy and A complete listing of directory information items is Operations. The University will thoroughly and promptly included in the FERPA policy which is posted on the investigate all complaints and take corrective or disci- Fontbonne website at: plinary action when appropriate. http://www.fontbonne.edu/downloads/FERPA.doc Fontbonne University complies with the Family Educa- Students should read the FERPA policy to know their tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 rights and responsibilities as they pertain to their as amended. education records. Questions should be directed to the office of the registrar. GENERAL NOTICE This catalog represents information about Fontbonne University at the time of publication. Fontbonne reserves the right to change any statement in this catalog, including but not limited to finances and academic policies, regulations, requirements, and programs, and to determine the effective date of such changes without prior notice. The catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract between the student and the institution. 2 Fontbonne University Dear Students, On behalf of the entire academic community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Fontbonne University. Through the ages, it is clear that those who choose to engage in higher education have the opportunity to actualize their potential and to prepare themselves to live lives of transformation. You have made such a choice, and for this I commend you. Therefore, while you are at Fontbonne, I encourage you to take full advantage of the outstanding academic programs, the wisdom of the faculty and staff, the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, as well as the friendships and networking with your classmates and others. At Fontbonne, you will engage in an educational philosophy that can be summed up in four words: “Learn More. Be More.®” While on campus, you will also learn not only how to earn a living but how to live a life, which is ultimately more important. Such engagement and learning can change your life forever. Once again, welcome to Fontbonne, and I wish you well as you actualize your potential to become a transformational leader for a world in need. Very sincerely, Dennis C. Golden President Catalog 2011–2013 3 AccreditationS Fontbonne University is accredited by: The Graduate Program in Speech-Language The Higher Learning Commission Pathology is accredited by: A Commission of the North Central Association of The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) Colleges and Schools of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Fontbonne University is a member of the: Association (ASHA) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 10801 Rockville Pike 30 North LaSalle Street Rockville, Maryland 20852 Suite 2400 800.638.8255 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 800.621.7440 The Deaf Education Program is approved by: The Council on the Education of the The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Deaf (CED), Department of Education, the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Gallaudet University Master of Business Administration programs are 800 Florida Avenue, NE accredited by: Washington, DC 20002 The Accreditation Council for Business Schools 201.651.5530 and Programs (ACBSP) [formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs] The Didactic Program in Dietetics holds initial th 11520 West 119 Street accreditation by: Overland Park, KS 66213 The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics 919.339.9356 Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association The Teacher Education Unit is accredited by: 120 South Riverside Plaza The Missouri Department of Elementary and Suite 2000 Secondary Education (DESE) Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 P.O. Box 480 312.889.5400 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480 573.751.4212 The Social Work Program holds candidacy accreditation status granted by: The National Council for Accreditation of The Council on Social Work Education Teacher Education (NCATE) 1701 Duke Street 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 200 Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 Washington, DC 20036-1023 1.703.683.8080 202.466.7496 This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Educa- tion and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. 4 Fontbonne University Contents Notice of Non-Discrimination ................................................... 2 Interdisciplinary Studies .......................................................... 149 FERPA (The Family Educational Rights .................................... 2 Mathematics and Computer Sciences .................................... 157 and Privacy Act) Social Work ............................................................................... 167 Letter from the President ......................................................... 3 Accreditations ............................................................................ 4 GRADUATE INFORMATION Academic Information ............................................................. 179 FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDARS Admission .................................................................................. 181 Fall/spring 2011-2012 .......................................................... 6 University Expenses ................................................................. 183 Fall/spring 2012-2013 .......................................................... 7 Financial Aid ............................................................................. 185 Student Life ............................................................................... 187 ABOUT FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY Academic Policies and Regulations ....................................... 190 Mission, Vision, Values, Commitment Statements ................ 10 Catholic Identity Statement......................................................