UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COURSE CATALOG 2016–2018 2 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Table of Contents

THE COLLEGE ...... 7 About Simmons ...... 7 The Educational Program ...... 8 The Simmons Education in Context ...... 8 Academic Advising ...... 8 Program Planning ...... 9 Table of Contents Majors ...... 9 Minors ...... 10 Other Academic Programs ...... 10 n Honors n Pre-Law n Pre-Health and Pre-Medical n 3 + 1 Accelerated Master’s Degree n 4 + 1 Accelerated Master’s Degree n Study Abroad n Credit for Prior Learning Degree Requirements ...... 12 • Degree Requirements • Department or Program Recommendation • Completion of 128 Semester Hours with a Passing Evaluation The Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership ActioN) ...... 14 Marks and Evaluations ...... 25 Academic Honors and Recognition Programs ...... 26 Principles and Policies ...... 27 Student Principles ...... 27 Educational Record Privacy Policy ...... 28 Equal Access Policy ...... 28 Withdrawal from the College ...... 28 Community Commitment to Diversity ...... 28 Notice of Non-Discrimination and Grievance Procedure ...... 29 Grievance Procedure ...... 30 Information for Students with Disabilities ...... 30 Religious Observance ...... 30 Other Policies ...... 31 Administration ...... 31 Admission ...... 32 First-Year Students ...... 32 Transfer Students ...... 35 International Students ...... 37 Adult Undergraduate Students ...... 38

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 3 Financial Aid ...... 40 Scholarships and Grants ...... 40 Loans: Federal and Institutional ...... 41 Parental Loan Programs and Payment Plans ...... 41 Part-time Employment ...... 42 Applying for Financial Aid ...... 42 Registration and Financial Information ...... 43 Expenses: 2016–2017 ...... 43 Payment Policies ...... 43 Refund Policies ...... 45 Dropping a Course ...... 46 Registration and Billing ...... 47 Guide to Course Descriptions ...... 48 Table of Contents of Table

4 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS ...... 49 Africana Studies ...... 49 Art and Music ...... 53 Art ...... 53 Arts Administration ...... 62 Music ...... 64 Biology ...... 68 Chemistry and Physics ...... 81 Program in Children’s Literature ...... 93 Table of Contents Communications ...... 94 Computer Science and Informatics ...... 106 East Asian Studies ...... 117 Economics ...... 119 Education ...... 126 General ...... 128 Special Education ...... 132 English ...... 140 History ...... 149 Honors Program ...... 159 School of Management ...... 165 Mathematics and Statistics ...... 184 Modern Languages and Literatures ...... 191 Nursing ...... 203 Nutrition ...... 211 Philosophy ...... 221 Physical Therapy ...... 225 Physics ...... 227 Political Science and International Relations ...... 231 Psychology ...... 244 Public Health ...... 251 Social Work ...... 254 Sociology ...... 258 Women’s and Gender Studies ...... 264

DIRECTORY OF FACULTY ...... 271 Emeriti Faculty ...... 279 Awards ...... 282

INDEX ...... 287

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 5 6 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 THE COLLEGE

• Extraordinary professional prepara- About Simmons tion with an emphasis on intellectual exploration and rigor, the integration Core Purpose: Transformative learning that of theory and practice, leadership, and links passion with lifelong purpose . informed citizenship; and • An outstanding location in the heart Values: of Boston, a world-class center for • We are at our best when students are education, medicine, and technology,

first . with unlimited educational, career, and SimmonsAbout • We cross boundaries to create opportu- social opportunities . nities . In this spirit, the College fosters open ex- • We prepare students for life’s work . change of ideas among students, faculty, and • We make a collective investment in the general Simmons community . community .

Simmons College is a nationally recognized private university located in the heart of Boston . It includes a women-centered undergraduate college, the nation’s first MBA program designed specifically for women, and graduate programs for women and men in health sciences, social work, library and information science, education, liberal arts, and communications management . Simmons consistently ranks among the nation’s top schools in its category in the U .S . News & World Report annual survey . A comprehensive college, Simmons is nationally recognized for its experiential learning programs, its blend of graduate and undergraduate offerings, and its commitment to liberal and professional education . Student success is a priority at Simmons and is founded on these core characteristics of the College: • A close-knit, accessible community that encourages collaboration and challenges students to do their best work; • Faculty and scholars who focus on students’ educational and career objectives;

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 7 of their own initiative, and to connect their The Educational Program academic work with future employment or graduate study . One third of student Simmons College offers both graduate and internships lead to paid employment after undergraduate programs . Information on graduation . In recognition of the increasing graduate programs appears in the gradu- importance of graduate degrees, Simmons ate catalogs and handbooks of the College offers accelerated BA/BS-MA/MS programs of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of for qualified undergraduates . Library and Information Science, School of Simmons graduates are lifelong learners . Management, School of Nursing and Health At Simmons, students develop the critical Sciences, and School of Social Work . The fol- thinking skills needed for personal and lowing section describes Simmons’s under- professional success and a sense of commu- graduate curriculum and its philosophy . nity that fosters a commitment to conscious citizenship and global awareness . The Simmons Education in Context Dedicated to women’s education for more Academic Advising than one hundred years, Simmons prides it- Academic advising for undergraduates self on outstanding undergraduate programs is based on the philosophy that advising

The Educational Program Educational The taught by high-quality faculty . The College’s enables students to build on their strengths, commitment to excellence in teaching, small identify and improve on their weaknesses, class size, and innovative programs build on and maximize their use of College resources . founder John Simmons’s original mission to Students are assigned academic advisors offer an education that would enable women prior to the beginning of the semester in to earn an independent livelihood . which they enter the College . Advising Today, the Simmons educational program assignments are based on the student’s ex- encourages students to engage actively with pressed area of interest, though faculty and their studies, their communities, and the the staff of the Office of Academic Advising world . Grounded in individualized attention and Support has a broad knowledge of the and positioned at the intersection of theory entire curriculum . and practice, a Simmons education results Most incoming students will meet with in valued relationships among students; a professional advisor or faculty member between faculty and students; and among during orientation to plan their course of faculty, students, and alumnae/i . A long- study . First-year students are required to standing trademark of the undergraduate meet with their advisors each semester to program is a simultaneous grounding in the change courses, discuss academic concerns, liberal arts and sciences and commitment to link their academic interests with their pro- professional studies . Independent learn- fessional plans, and strategize for registra- ing—one of the hallmarks of a Simmons tion for the following semester . education—challenges students to apply the After a student’s first year at Simmons, conceptual skills learned in the classroom they will be transitioned to a faculty advisor to a problem, project, or workplace experi- in their intended area of study and to contin- ence as independent researchers and applied ue their academic journey at Simmons with learners . A rigorous independent learning our well-versed faculty . If a student is still experience enables Simmons students to unsure of what they would like to major in, attain depth and practice in their chosen they can remain with their first year advisor disciplines, to sustain a longer-term project until they have decided upon their major(s)

8 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 and minor(s) . Biostatistics Professional and faculty advisors assist Business and Management students in planning academic schedules Chemistry and interpreting the goals and objectives of a Chemistry-Management Simmons education . Advisors guide students Communications through departmental requirements while Computer Science helping them to focus their studies . Advisors East Asian Studies The Educational Program are knowledgeable about the requirements Economics and are also prepared to discuss career and Economics and Mathematics graduate school possibilities . Education: • Elementary, Middle, or High School Program Planning • Social Studies Education The Simmons approach to liberal edu- • Spanish, French, English as a Second cation is flexible . Each student develops a Language program suited to their individual interests • Special Education and career plans . Some areas of study are English sequential and are best elected early in a stu- Environmental Science dent’s program . Many areas of study allow Exercise Science for a minor or even a second major . Faculty Finance and staff advisors assist students as they Financial Mathematics consider their options, set goals, and make French academic and career plans . The fieldwork Health Informatics and internships offered by every academic History department provide opportunities to test Information Technology career areas and to consider the possibility of International Relations further professional study after graduation . Marketing Simmons has identified opportunities for Mathematics study abroad for students in all majors and Music encourages participation in study abroad Neuroscience and Behavior: offerings . See page 12 for more information • Cognitive Track on study abroad . • Neurobiology Track Nursing Majors Nutrition and Dietetics Students may plan a program of academic Nutrition and Wellness and career preparation by electing a major Philosophy in the humanities, the social sciences, the Physics sciences, or one of the College’s professional Political Science programs . Undergraduate majors include: Psychology Public Health Africana Studies Retail Management Art Sociology Arts Administration Social Work Biochemistry Spanish Biology Web Design and Development Women’s and Gender Studies

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 9 Minors n Pre-Law Academic majors are also offered as Unlike pre-medical programs, which are minors . In addition, a number of specialized quite specific and virtually obligatory for and interdisciplinary minors are available: medical school candidates, pre-law “curriculum” is largely a myth . While no particular Business curriculum path is the ideal route to law Cinema and Media Studies school, Simmons’ strong academic pro- Entrepreneurship grams, small classes, and extensive opportu- Gender History nities for student/professor interaction and Principled Leadership independent learning are an ideal prepara- Organizational Studies tion . Photography A student who is considering law school Physics of Materials after graduation should make an appoint- Performing Arts ment with the Pre Law Advisor to discuss Public History specific interests and plans . Through the Public Policy Studies pre law program, the Pre Law Advisor helps Scientific Computation to guide students with their applications Statistics to law school; supplies information to help Sustainability The Educational Program Educational The with the application process and with taking the LSAT; and keeps in touch with pre law Other Academic Programs students through a weekly email blast and n Honors Program in-person meetings . Additionally, the Pre The Honors Program at Simmons College Law Advisor organizes extra-curricular ac- fosters a motivated group of students to tivities of interest to prelaw students: lectures explore the complexity of the world and and brown bag lunch discussions, panels of their place in it . The goal of this four year Simmons alumnae who practice law, and academic program is to encourage depth in internships related to law . For more informa- a departmental discipline of choice, and to tion, please contact the director of Pre Law enhance this knowledge through interdisci- Advising, Kristina Pechulis at pechulis@ plinary studies and global awareness . simmons .edu . The Honors Program provides an oppor- n tunity for students with distinguished high Pre-Health/Pre-Medical school academic records who are newly College Pre-Health Advisor: Dr . Jennifer entering the College or who apply after their Canfield, Department of Chemistry & Physics first year at Simmons . The program includes Undergraduate preparation for medical, a Boston Learning Community their first dental, optometric, or veterinary medicine year, opportunities for honors level cours- school should include a strong foundation es in subsequent years, specially arranged in the natural sciences and a background in co-curricular activities, and various 1-credit the social sciences and humanities . Admis- required courses to enhance their academic sion requirements for medical schools can experience . Students are required to main- be fulfilled within the context of almost any tain a minimum GPA of 3 4. to remain in the liberal arts or science major at Simmons . program . Seniors in the Honors Program Pre-Med students should complete the must complete an Honors version of their course requirements listed below by the end Capstone or independent learning require- of the junior year to be positioned for the ment through their major . MCAT and entrance to medical school in

10 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 the year after graduation . BA in Political Science and MA in Public • BIOL 113 and at least one additional Policy – See page 233 . semester of biology BA in Sociology and MA in Public Policy – • CHEM 113 (or 111), 216, 224, 225, & 345 See page 260 . • MATH 120 & MATH 118 (121 for some institutions) Additional 3 + 1 programs are under • PHYS 112 & PHYS 113 (PHYS 201 is development . Check the Simmons College The Educational Program strongly recommended) website for updated information . • 2 semesters of English in writing or n literature 4 + 1 Accelerated Master’s Degree • PSYC 101 Programs • SOCI 241 Undergraduates can obtain an accelerated degree in Children’s Literature, Education, Pre-requisite courses and admissions tests English, Gender/Cultural Studies, History, vary for other Pre-Health professions . Please Nutrition, Physical Therapy, and others . Un- meet with your advisor to discuss your spe- dergraduate courses can be counted toward cific goals and academic plan . the Master’s degree—the number varies by First-year students must meet with their program . A student applies for admission to academic advisor in the Office of Academic the graduate program in her junior year . See Advising and Support . Students will be as- the catalog page noted below, the appropri- signed a faculty advisor during their second ate graduate course catalog, or the Simmons year . The College Pre-Health Advisor, Dr . web site for specific program requirements . Jennifer Canfield, also assists students with BA or BS/MA Liberal Arts Majors/ academic planning, extracurricular ini- Teaching (Kathleen Dunn Scholars) – tiatives and the application process . Inter- See page 127 . ested students may also join the Simmons BA/MA in Children’s Literature and BA/ Premedical Liaison and the Colleges of the MFA in Writing for Children – Fenway Chapter of the American Medical See page 93 . Students Association (AMSA) . Simmons is a member of Biological Honor Society (Beta BS/MS Biology/Nutrition – See page 75 . Beta Beta) . BS/MS Exercise Science/Nutrition – See page 75 . n 3 + 1 Accelerated Master’s Degree BS/MS Nutrition/Nutrition and Health Programs Promotion – See page 218 . Qualified students can earn both the BS/MS Public Health/Nutrition – See Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in four page 218 . years . For more information on the pro- BSN-MSN Nursing – See page 206 . grams listed below, please visit the page noted, the appropriate graduate catalog, BS/DPT Physical Therapy – See page 225 . or the Simmons College Website for more BA/MBA Management – See page 173 . information . BA/MA in History – See page 151 . BS in Computer Science and MS in Library and Information Science – See page 112 . BA in Economics and MA in Public Policy – See page 121 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 11 n Study Abroad • An understanding of languages and Simmons students are encouraged to cultures other than one’s own . study abroad . Options include semester, full • An ability to use technology to enhance academic year, summer, and shorter-term learning . travel courses led by Simmons faculty . • An exposure to a broad range of courses Semester, academic year, and summer study and modes of thinking . abroad is offered through partnerships with • An opportunity for academic specializa- other universities and providers . Using part- tion, independent intellectual develop- nerships, Simmons is able to identify high ment, and career preparation . quality study abroad opportunities through- The Bachelor of Arts degree is the bacca- out the world for students in all majors . laureate degree conferred on students in all Each year, the College offers travel courses majors except those in the departments of to international (and sometimes domestic) biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, destinations . Enrolled students participate computer science, nutrition, and physical in class sessions during the semester before therapy, for which the Bachelor of Science departure . The travel component of two is awarded, management for which the to four weeks takes place during semester Bachelor of Science in Business Administra- breaks in January or early summer . Often tion is awarded, and social work for which a

The Educational Program Educational The travel courses are taught in English and have Bachelor of Social Work is awarded . In the no prerequisites, and many fulfill a mode of instance where a student completes a major inquiry requirement . in both the sciences and in the arts, she Students in good standing are eligible for may choose either a Bachelor of Science or a study abroad . The Study Abroad office will Bachelor of Arts degree . It is not possible to help students identify the program that best earn two baccalaureate degrees simultane- matches their academic and career interests . ously . Students interested in international study A candidate for a degree is expected are urged to begin planning early in your to satisfactorily complete the work of an academic career by visiting the study abroad approved program, including all required website . courses, within the traditional number of college years . When a student withdraws for n Credit for Prior Learning a period that would extend the work of her The Credit for Prior Learning program program beyond a traditional length of time, offers Dix Scholars an opportunity to receive the additional work required for satisfactory - academic credit for knowledge gained completion will be determined by the fac ulty . A student who temporarily withdraws through life experience . For more information, please see page 38 or contact the must meet the degree requirements in effect College Writing Center . at the date of her readmission to the College . Students transferring into Simmons, as well as those working toward a second bac- Degree Requirements calaureate degree, must spend at least three Graduation requirements are established semesters at Simmons and earn a minimum to ensure that the Simmons educational of 48 semester hours of credit while regularly objectives are met . Those objectives are enrolled at the College in order to be eligible • An ability to communicate effectively, for the Simmons baccalaureate degree . particularly through critical thinking, Current Simmons students who wish to reading, and writing . enroll in summer courses at other institu-

12 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 tions must first file a petition for transfer of Department or Program Recommendation credit in the Office of the Registrar . Summer The student must be recommended for the courses to be considered for the modern degree by her department or program advi- language requirement or major must be sor . She must complete one-third to one-half approved by the department chair . No more of the courses required for the major, includ- than 16 semester hours of summer school

ing a substantial amount of advanced work, The Educational Program credit from other institutions may be credit- while regularly enrolled at Simmons, so that ed toward the Simmons degree . For addi- her department can adequately evaluate her tional information, contact the Office of the candidacy for degree recommendation . Registrar or consult the Student Handbook .

Course Numbering Simmons courses are designated by a department or program abbreviation and a course number . These numbers can be understood in the following way:

course level student level and prerequisites

100 All undergraduate students . Some may require specific high school preparation . These courses generally have no prerequisites and are taught at the introductory level .

200 Sophomores and above and for first-year students under advisement or placement by the department . Such courses tend to be more focused than the introductory 100-level courses; prerequisites are at the discretion of the department . A prerequisite for a 200-level course is normally one course in the department (or a complementary department or program) at the 100 level . First- year students should be advised that these classes will likely include upper-class students and will therefore be more challenging than 100-level courses .

300 Juniors and seniors and are normally taken by students majoring or minoring in the field . Such courses are advanced in content and pace and represent a high level of study in the field . Courses at the 300 level generally have prerequisites, typically at least one 100- and one 200-level course .

400 Limited to graduate students in the program or those students approved to enroll by the director of the program offering the course . In general, undergraduates are not permitted to take 400-level courses .

500 Generally dually listed with an undergraduate course at the 300 level . Graduate students sign up for the 500-level course, undergraduates for the 300-level .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 13 Requirements for the award of the Simmons The Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership baccalaureate degree are listed below: ActioN), our core curriculum, applies to all Completion of 128 Semester Hours with students beginning with the Class of 2019 . a Passing Evaluation The PLAN will apply to Transfer and Dix To obtain a broad education, as well as students beginning in fall 2017 . Members depth of specialization, students must of the classes of 2017 and 2018 and Transfer successfully complete a minimum of 128 se- and Dix students entering before fall 2017, mester hours for graduation . Most courses in are required to fulfill general education the undergraduate curriculum carry 4 cred- requirements in place prior to the PLAN . its . Though a full-time load is a minimum of Under the PLAN, students will substan- 12 credits, students typically take four cours- tively engage with the city of Boston, develop es (16 credits) per semester . Students must their own understanding of leadership, en- have a minimum grade point average (GPA) gage in integrative learning across academic of 2 .00, to be calculated from all courses disciplines, and design key components of taken at Simmons using the letter grade their course of study . The Simmons PLAN system in order to graduate . Each student’s brings the College’s principles and values program should be a carefully developed into the present day . Students will complete plan of study . This plan should include: 1) the Simmons PLAN over the entire four

The Educational Program Educational The courses selected to fulfill the all-College years of their college experience . requirements, 2) courses required of and elected by the student in her major, and 3) The Essential Capabilities electives . Based on national surveys of employers and graduate schools, the faculty determined a set of critical skills, which Simmons The Simmons PLAN (Purpose Lead- students should have upon completion of ership ActioN) their undergraduate degree at Simmons, THE GENERAL EDUCATION beginning with the class of 2019 . The skills ADVISORY GROUP include: communications, critical thinking Catherine Paden, Director of General and creative problem solving, data analy- Education sis and interpretation, ethical leadership, Masato Aoki, Learning Communities Lead integrative learning, and the navigation of Leanne Doherty, Director, Honors Program cultural differences . Each required PLAN Kristin Dukes, Simmons Course Explore course develops one or more of these essen- Lead tial capabilities, which is critical to achieving Daren Graves, Boston Course Lead successful employment and post-graduate Jennifer Herman, Director, Center for education, regardless of a student’s major/ Excellence in Teaching field of study . Sarah Neill, Vice President for Student Communication – Effective communica- Affairs/Associate Provost tion develops through iterative experiences Lowry Pei, All College Curriculum across the curriculum . Students should be Committee Chair able to execute the most challenging com- Mary Shapiro, Leadership Course Lead munication tasks required by a major, man- Lisa Smith-McQueenie, Assistant Provost ifesting the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Richard Voos, Assistant Provost characteristic of the chosen discipline . All Janie Ward, Boston Course Lead communication consists of developing and expressing ideas, as well as understanding

14 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 The Simmons PLAN: Majors and Minors Students may elect a major after completion of 32 semester hours . A major must be declared upon completion of five semesters (80 semester hours) of full-time study . Students take a minimum of 28 semester hours in a major field, as determined by each department . Please note that some majors require prerequisite courses . The College’s programs also offer fieldwork or internships through which The Educational Program students may apply their knowledge and explore opportunities in a career field related to their area(s) of study . Students may elect a single department major or a combination of majors . The curriculum offers the following options:

options description

single major A coherent sequence of courses administered by a single department .

double major Student fulfills two complete majors .

joint major A sequence of courses drawn from two departments and advised and administered with the cooperation of both .

interdepartmental An interdisciplinary program involving two or more major departments or programs .

Option for Offers an opportunity to design a major with the assistance Personalized of a faculty advisor . Enables a student to work out an indi- Education vidualized major in accordance with their own educational (OPEN) needs and goals . Contact the Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences for more information .

minor An integrated group of courses designed to give a student significant exposure to a subject area other than his or her major . This is different than the 3D Cluster part of the Simmons PLAN . All minors are 20 credits (five courses) . Not required for graduation, but can be elected by those students who wish to indicate an area of interest that complements and refines their major, suggests a distinct area of concentration, or expresses a particular passion or avocation .

For a full list of Courses Fulfilling Key Content Area (KCA), Quantitative Literacy (QL), and Honors Designated KCA/QL Courses, please see Appendix A, page 22 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 15 and applying meaning-making practices in integrative learning has become a necessity . cultural, historical, and institutional con- The ability to make connections across texts . Written, visual, oral, and sonic forms courses and disciplines, over time, between of communication can be synthesized into campus and community life, and among an integrated work and accessed by reading, multiple perspectives enables students to listening and viewing . apply their learning across academic, profes- Critical Thinking and Creative Problem- sional, personal, and social boundaries . Solving – Critical thinking and creative Navigation of Cultural Differences – problem-solving skills help students succeed Navigating cultural differences, both in their chosen fields and as citizens and domestically and internationally, relies on community members . These intellectual understanding the implications of historical abilities are developed through learning and contemporary power structures—social, experiences in the classroom and laborato- economic, and political—on diversity, inclu- ry and during internships and educational sion, and inequality . Students will develop opportunities outside of the classroom . the cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills Creative problem-solving applies critical that support appropriate and effective inter- thinking to answer questions or achieve action in a variety of cultural contexts . goals in innovative ways .

The Educational Program Educational The Data Analysis and Interpretation – Stu- The Simmons PLAN Requirements dents apply data analysis and interpretation n YEAR ONE skills to locate and use quantitative and The Boston Course qualitative data both as citizens and in their Fall Semester, 4 credits major discipline . Data analysis encompasses In this writing-intensive first year seminar, distinct ways of thinking and quantitative students will engage with the City of Boston . and qualitative research methodologies and Based on faculty passions and expertise, techniques, developed through experiences these courses run the gamut of disciplinary inside and outside the classroom . focus . They share a focus on the development Ethical Leadership – Leadership is of writing skills, information literacy, and situational, relational, and behavioral . Any critical analysis . individual, regardless of title or position, may choose to lead when moved by a sense The Simmons Course: Explore of purpose to foster positive change . Success Fall Semester, 2 credits is largely dependent upon building rela- This course supports Simmons students in tionships across diverse people, grounded their transition to college . The primary goals in self-knowledge (values, ethics, social of the course are to introduce students: to identity, and life experiences) and context . Simmons, to navigating cultural differences, Leadership development entails identifying to self-management, and to what it means to that sense of purpose and fostering collab- engage with your community . orative relationships, building commitment The Leadership Course to common goals, and cultivating people’s Spring Semester, 4 credits ability to contribute . This course challenges students to think Integrative Learning – Students’ capacity about themselves as leaders from a lead- for integrative learning is central to person- ership model based on engaging others in al success, social responsibility, and civic the quest for positive social outcomes . This engagement . Students face a rapidly chang- course will include skill development in ing and increasingly connected world where building relationships across differences;

16 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 communicating a compelling narrative in vice; employment and graduate school; and writing and public speaking; ethical decision financial independence and planning . making; speaking up in the face of injustice; and creating team leadership and follower- n YEAR FOUR ship . The Capstone

Fall or Spring Semester The Educational Program n YEAR TWO All students will take a Capstone experience The Learning Community in their major, which will be designed by Fall or Spring Semester, 8 credits individual departments . Regardless of disci- The Learning Community will provide pline, Capstone experiences will address ca- students with an opportunity to understand reer and graduate school preparation . (One a topic from multiple disciplinary perspec- Capstone in a student’s major is required to tives . This approach to integrative learn- fulfill PLAN requirements; students with ing will allow students to grasp the habits multiple majors may be required to fulfill of mind and intellectual methods of two Capstones in each major, depending on disciplines (via two 3-credit courses) and major requirements ). how they may be brought to bear on a topic, issue, or problem (via a 2-credit integrative Graduation Requirements seminar jointly taught by the two course n LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT instructors) . The language requirement applies to all The Simmons Course: Experience students regardless of background . Learning Spring Semester, 1 credit another language develops cognitive skills The second year Simmons Course will focus such as critical thinking, creativity, and on academic and career planning, further flexibility . Furthermore, as students become development of self-management skills, and familiar with a particular language and its will prepare students to choose their 3D literature and culture, they develop knowl- courses in their third year . edge of the intellectual and social history of the people who speak that language . n YEAR THREE Additionally, the knowledge and experience 3D–Design Across Diverse Disciplines gained in the critical reading of foreign Years 3 and 4, 12 credits literature broadens students’ perspectives Before spring registration of their second and provides a foundation for further study year, students will design and propose a and travel . In so doing, they become aware cluster of three courses that address a topic, of their own cultural assumptions and problem, or issue from various disciplinary preconceptions . Finally, fluency in another perspectives . Students will explain the language provides a significant advantage rationale for their selection of these courses, in the marketplace for students who want to focusing on the intellectual coherence of the advance in their careers . courses they have chosen . Two semesters of coursework in the same foreign language taken sequentially The Simmons Course: Excel is required of all students, regardless of in- Fall or Spring Semester, 1 credit coming language proficiency . Students may In the final segment of The Simmons pursue a previously studied language or start Course, students will join others in their a new one . major to focus on career and life planning, considering internships, research, and ser-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 17 Table 1: PLAN Requirements, Purpose, and Double Counting

PLAN requirement purpose double counting

Year 1 The Boston Course Engagement with Boston; fall semester, 4 credits communication essential capability

The Simmons Course: Engagement with Simmons Explore Communities; academic fall semester, 2 credits skill-building

The Leadership Course Leadership, teamwork spring semester, 4 credits

Year 2 Learning Community Interdisciplinary and inte- • Learning Community courses may • 2 courses, 3 credits each grated learning count as a KCA • 1 integrated seminar, 2 • One Learning Community course may credits count in major/minor . For students with mutiple majors/minors, one LC course may count in each . • One 3-credit course from the LC may be included in a student’s 3D cluster The Educational Program Educational The The Simmons Course: Academic skill-building; Experience 3D planning spring semester, 1 credit

Years 3 3D–Design Across 3 courses that are topically • Each 3D course may count as a KCA and 4 Diverse Disciplines connected; interdisciplinary • One 3D course may count in each and integrated learning major/minor course of study • 3D courses must be drawn from different disciplines • One 3D course may have been taken during first or second year

Capstone Expertise in student’s field • The Capstone is in the major of study

The Simmons Course: Post-graduation support/ • The Simmons Course: Excel is in the Excel planning; careers, graduate major 1 credit school

Any year Key Content Areas Exposure to content across (4 courses) disciplines • Each KCA may be fulfilled through the • Social/Historical Learning Community; 3D; in a major/ • Artistic, Literary Aes- minor course of study (if applicable) thetic • Global/Cultural • Scientific

Quantitative Literacy Critical thinking and • The QL requirement may be fulfilled (1 course) problem solving; literacy in through a course in student’s major/mi- numeric systems nor course of study (if applicable)

Language Requirement Linguistic and cultural skill • Language courses may fulfill a KCA (2 courses in the same development language)

18 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Exemptions/Alternate Requirement Starting a New Language • Dix Scholars are exempted from the • Students who want to start a language language requirement . which they have not previously studied can • Students with a documented learning register for the 101 level in the following disability, or other disability, affecting their languages at Simmons College: Chinese, ability to acquire a foreign language will French, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish . fulfill the language requirement through the • Typically, Arabic and American Sign The Educational Program completion of two courses related to global Language are offered through the Colleges of perspectives and cross-cultural under- the Fenway . Please visit the Registrar’s Office standing . Such students should contact the for details . Disabilities Services Office and consult their academic advisor for the list of approved Policies courses . • Students are strongly encouraged to finish • Continuing a previously-studied lan- the language requirement within their first guage . two years of study at Simmons College .

Table 2a: Placement for Language Courses For students who want to continue their studies of Chinese, French, Japanese, or Spanish, the following methods will be used for placement:

language requirement

French AP, IB or SAT exam or Online placement exam administered by the Office of Academic Advising

Spanish AP, IB or SAT exam or Online placement exam administered by the Office of Academic Advising

Chinese Online placement exam administered by the Office of Academic Advising

Japanese Must consult with Professor Zhigang Liu, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Students register for the level indicated based on their test score . Students cannot register for a different level without approval from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department .

Students who have studied three or more years of the language will be automatically be placed into the 102 level, regardless of placement exam results .

American Sign Language may be taken to fulfill the Language Requirement .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 19 • Courses taken to fulfill the language that instance, placement will be decided by requirement the host institutions if needed . –may not be taken pass/fail; –may not be taken online; n MATH COMPETENCY REQUIRE- –may fulfill a Key Content Area MENT requirement; Students will be required to demonstrate –may be part of a student’s 3D cluster; competency in mathematics in one of the –may count towards the major or minor following ways before they are able to take a in French or Spanish if they are at the 245 Quantitative Literacy course: level or above; in order to count towards the • Pass the College’s mathematics compe- major or minor, French 245 and Spanish 245 tency exam administered by the Office of must be taken at Simmons College . Academic Advising numerous times during • Language courses taken abroad can be the year used to fulfill the language requirement . • Successfully complete MATH 101 or a Pre-approval must be obtained from the higher level mathematics course at Simmons Department of Modern Languages and College Literatures . Please contact the Chair of the • Achieve a sufficiently high score on the Modern Languages and Literatures Depart- mathematics section of the SAT, the math-

The Educational Program Educational The ment for approval . ematics achievement test, or an Advanced • Language courses transferred from Placement exam in Math other institutions may fulfill the language • Present evidence of satisfactory com- requirement pending pre-approval from pletion at another accredited college of a the Department of Modern Languages and mathematics course at the level of MATH Literatures . Please contact the Chair of the 101, or above, to the Registrar’s office Modern Languages and Literatures De- • Students must satisfy the math compe- partment for approval . This applies also to tency requirement during their first year languages not offered at either Simmons or at Simmons . Students who do not pass the the Colleges of the Fenway consortium . In mathematics competency exam during

Table 2b: Placement/Credit by Language Exam Score

ap ib sat

Score of 3: Score of 5: Score of 560 or higher: No credit; student is No credit; student is No credit; student is placed into 202 placed into 202 placed into 202

Score of 4 or 5: Score of 6 or 7: Score of 650 or higher: 4 general credits; student 4 general credits; student No credit; student is is placed into 245 is placed into 245 placed into 245 No credit or placement for the “ab initio” exam: students are required to take the placement exam

20 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 orientation, or who do not meet the math 1] Scientific Inquiry (SCI) competency requirement in one of the Courses in this area focus on phenomena other ways described above, may choose to in the natural and physical world and on take MATH 101 in their first semester or to ways of knowing these phenomena, par- retake the test in November . If they do not ticularly through experimental approach- pass the November test, they will enroll in es . This requirement is primarily met by MATH 101 in the spring semester . Students courses in the sciences and psychology; the The Educational Program who matriculate in January who do not requirement may also be met by courses in pass the mathematics competency exam, other disciplines providing perspectives on or do not meet the requirements in one of scientific phenomena . All courses meeting the ways described above, may take MATH this requirement include a “hands on” com- 101 during their first semester or retake the ponent providing students the opportunity exam in March . If they fail the test in March, to understand and appreciate the scientific they will enroll in Math 101 in the following method . fall semester . 2] Global Cultural (GC) The term “global cultural” is broadly n QUANTITATIVE LITERACY construed; it includes all cultures, past and REQUIREMENT (QL) present, within and beyond the U .S ,. and Quantitative Literacy (QL) is a “habit of in their multiple forms of manifestation . mind,” competency, and comfort in working Courses in this area offer our students the with numerical data . Courses in this area opportunity to understand and learn to will develop a student’s ability to reason and appreciate cultural differences as they have solve quantitative problems from a wide made themselves manifest in humankind . array of authentic contexts and everyday life This requirement can be met by courses in situations . QL courses will develop the skills any discipline—from the liberal arts, to the necessary to understand and create sophis- sciences, and the professions–that provide a ticated arguments supported by quantitative multicultural perspective of the world . For evidence, and to clearly communicate those example, courses that focus on cross-cultur- arguments in a variety of formats (using al practices, or on minority cultures in the words, tables, graphs, mathematical equa- U .S ,. or on non-European cultures, or that tions, etc ., as appropriate) . provide world surveys of cultures would all meet this requirement . n THE SIMMONS PLAN 4 KEY CON- TENT AREA (KCA) REQUIREMENTS 3] Social and Historical (SH) The key content areas pertain to phenom- Courses in this area focus on phenome- ena as objects of study across the disciplines, na in society and history as well as ways of rather than modes of inquiry defined by a knowing these phenomena . This require- particular discipline or set of disciplines . ment can be met by courses in the social Indeed, these categories describe areas of sciences, including economics, political knowledge from multidisciplinary perspec- science, sociology, social psychology, social tives . The phenomena included under each work, and history . Courses in other disci- of the four areas listed below thus admit of a plines that provide perspectives of social wide variety of ways of knowing or disci- and historical phenomena as defined above plinary approaches . Students must complete also meet this requirement . For example, a one course from each of the following areas: course that focuses on the social applications

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 21 of management principles would provide in any courses in the study of literature, art, such perspectives . and music . Courses in other disciplines that provide perspectives of aesthetic, literary, 4] Aesthetic, Literary, and Artistic (ALA) and artistic phenomena as defined above Courses in this area focus on phenom- also meet this requirement . For example, a ena in art and literature as well as ways of course that studies the digital or computa- knowing or creating original works or aes- tional aspects of artistic creation would meet thetic approaches to these phenomena . This this requirement . requirement can be met by courses in any of the creative and performing arts as well as

Appendix A: Key Content Area (KCA) and Quantitative Literacy (QL) Requirements Aesthetic, Literary, and Artistic (ALA) Key Content Areas

Art and Music ART-254 Contemporary Art AADM-236 Arts Administration Institute/Nyc ART-255 African American Art AADM-390 Seminar: Arts in the Community ART-256 *Approches in Contemporary ART-100 Objects & Ideas: A Museum History of Photography Art ART-258 Color Photo in the Digital Lab

The Educational Program Educational The ART-111 Draw What You See ART-347 *Art of the Gardner Museum ART-112 Introduction to Studio Art - Color ART-348 Women & Art ART-117 Printmaking MUS-110 Language of Music ART-119 Introduction to Sculpture MUS-111 How Music Works ART-120 Special Topics in Studio Art: Printmak- MUS-120 Introduction to Music: The Middle ing Workshop: Woodblock Prints Ages to Early Romanticism ART-121 Artist’s Books MUS-121 Making Music Modern ART-138 The Poetry of Photography MUS-125 The Symphony ART-139 Color Photography CSI MUS-130 Music in Austria: The Imperial Legacy ART-141 Intro to Art Hist: Egypt to Mannerism MUS-165 Music in Film ART-142 Baroque to the 20th Century MUS-232 Bach to Beethoven 18th Century ART-145 American Art ART-154 Contemporary Art Art and Music/ Education ART-183 Life Drawing ART-205 Thinking Through Art ART-211 Drawing II: Contemporary Approaches ART-213 Painting I: Observation & Expression Children’s Literature ART-215 Screen Printing CHL-313 *Survey Lit for Chl & Yng Adlts ART-216 Screen Printing and Propaganda ART-217 Intro to Studio Art: Printmaking Communications ART-220 Photo Screen Printing COMM-120 Communications Media ART-222 Collage & Mixed Media COMM-121 Visual Communication ART-230 Photography & Collaboration COMM-138 The Poetry of Photography ART-231 *Special Topics in Studio Art COMM-139 Intro to Photo & Digital Lab ART-232 Advanced Digital Photography COMM-163 Radio Operations & Performance ART-232B Photo on the Open Road COMM-210 Introduction to Graphic Design ART-237 Advanced Black and White Photography Principles and Practices ART-239 Documentary Photography COMM-220 Video Production ART-243 Rise and Fall of French Impressionism COMM-222 Animation ART-244 20th Century Art COMM-239 Documentary Photography ART-245 American Art COMM-240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: ART-246 Art in the Age of Rembrandt Typography ART-248 Women and Art COMM-244 Web I: Design for the World Wide Web ART-249 History of Photography COMM-248 Intermediate Graphic Design II ART-252 *Arts of China and Japan COMM-262 Media Convergence

22 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 COMM-265 Editing Copy and Proof ENGL-312 Classic American Writers COMM-286 Intro to Advertising ENGL-313 Survey of Literature for Children and COMM-344 *Senior Seminar: Storytelling Young Adults ENGL-314 The Invented Self in American Fiction Education/Art and Music ENGL-315 Chaucer's Canterbury Tales EDUC-205 Thinking Through Art ENGL-316 Native American Literature ENGL-317 Toni Morrison and American Literature English ENGL-318 The Dramatic Imagination in America The Educational Program ENGL-105 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction ENGL-320 American Women’s Poetry ENGL-107 Creative Writing: Fiction ENGL-321 Studies in Shakespeare ENGL-109 Creative Writing: Poetry ENGL-323 Special Topics in Literature ENGL-110 Introduction to Literature ENGL-324 James Joyce ENGL-111 Greek Mythology & Religion ENGL-325 Modern Irish Literature ENGL-112 The Bible ENGL-326 Medieval & Renaissance Lit ENGL-121 Shakespeare ENGL-327 Race and Gender Psychoanalytical ENGL-138 American Poetry Discourse ENGL-139 Modern Poetry ENGL-328 American Ghosts ENGL-161 *Amer Lit to Civil War ENGL-329 Film & Historical Representation ENGL-162 *American Literature From 1865–1900 ENGL-330 Postcolonial Film ENGL-163 African Influences in Amer . Lit and Cult ENGL-331 Literary Boston ENGL-172 20th-Century U .S . Fiction ENGL-332 English Lit of the 17th Century ENGL-176 African American Fiction ENGL-342 18th Century Literature ENGL-178 Multicultural Themes in Modern ENGL-350 Independent Study American Literature ENGL-354 Studies in Film Genre ENGL-184 World Drama Survey ENGL-390 Seminar in Literary Scholarship ENGL-193 Women in Literature ENGL-398 Feminist Media Studies ENGL-195 Art of Film ENGL-199 Approaches to Literature General Education ENGL-200 *Introduction to Theory LC-201-07 Writing for Public Relations and ENGL-210 Critical Interpretation Integrated Marketing Communications ENGL-211 From Alice to Eeyore ENGL-214 The Invented Self in American Fiction History ENGL-220 African American Autobiographies HIST-254 History Through Novels & Film ENGL-221 The Critical Lens: Introduction to Film & Media Theory Honors Program ENGL-231 English Lit of the 17th Cent . HON-304 *Specimens & Collections: Science in ENGL-235 *Identity and Race in American Vic Lit . Literature HON-307 *Creator, Patron, Muse: Roles of ENGL-243 English Novel Through Austen Women in Music ENGL-252 Studies in Film Genre ENGL-254 The English Novel From Victorians to Modern Languages Graduate Moderns CHIN-214 Contemporary Chinese Cinema ENGL-261 American Literature to the Civil War CHIN-245 Advanced Intermediate Chinese ENGL-262 American Literature From 1865–1920 CHIN-246 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II ENGL-274 American Poetry CHIN-250 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature ENGL-275 American Modernism and CHIN-251 Fiction From China's Imperial Past The Harlem Renaissance CHIN-260 Chinese Calligraphy ENGL-276 African American Fiction CHIN-320 Reading Chinese Newspapers ENGL-304 Problems in Romantic Literature: CHIN-325 Masterworks of Chinese Modern The Romantic Rebel Literature ENGL-305 Adv Creative Writ: Non-Fiction FREN-245 Conversation & Composition ENGL-306 Victorian Literature and Culture FREN-266 The Quest for Identity: The Self and The ENGL-307 Jane Austen & Her Contemporaries Other in The French Literary Tradition ENGL-308 The Postcolonial Novel FREN-326 *The City as Text: Paris and Its ENGL-310 Advanced Poetry Workshop Literary Represenations ENGL-311 Victorian Children’s Lit JAPN-245 Composition and Conversation

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 23 JAPN-320 Newspaper Kanji and Translation Philosophy JAPN-325 Japanese Fables and Onomatopoeia PHIL-132 Philosophy and the Arts SPAN-245 Conversation & Composition PHIL-152 Philosopy Through Literature and SPAN-265 20th c . Hispanic Short Story Film SPAN-266 Independence & Identity Latin American Literature Political Science & Intr. Rel SPAN-269 The Image of Bourgeoisie in the 19th- POLS-236 Political Novels and 20th-Century Spanish Novel SPAN-320 *The World of Don Quijote Women & Gender Studies SPAN-322 *Love,War & Parody Span Fiction WGST-193 Women in Literature SPAN-332 *Contemporary Fiction in Latin America SPAN-336 *Latin American Women Writers *Honors Course APN-246 Advanced Coposition and Conversation

Global Cultural (GC) Key Content Area Africana Studies Communications AST-101 Introduction to Africana Studies COMM-269 Globalization on a Shoestring AST-101 Introduction to Africana Studies AST-210 Sisters of African Diaspora Computer Science AST-210 Sisters of African Diaspora *CS-334 Special Topics in Comp Sci AST-249 Inequality: Race, Class, & Gender in The Educational Program Educational The Comparative Settings Economics AST-249 Inequality: Race, Class, & Gender in *ECON-124 BRICS and the Global Economy Comparative Settings ECON-214 Women in the World Economy AST-269M African Survivals and the Study of the ECON-216 Economic Development Garifuna People of Belize ECON-222 Comparative Economies of East Asia AST-269M African Survivals and the Study of the Garifuna People of Belize General Education AST-300 Black Bodies in Motion Black Bodies in LC-200-09 Health Promotion Motion LC-201-01 Modern Art in Mexico LC-201-06 Inside France: Studies in French Culture Art and Music AADM-143 Start of the Arts: Intro to Arts Admin . *Honors Course ART-241 Special Topics: Islamic Art ART-251 African Art: 3000 BC to the Present ART-252 Arts of China and Japan MUS-222 Music in America

24 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Marks and Evaluations • Mathematics: Math 101 . Every student must obtain a minimum grade • Independent learning: Courses designat- point average (GPA) of 2 .00, to be calculated ed 350 to 399 or any whose purpose is to from all courses taken at Simmons using fulfill the independent learning require- the letter grade system, to be eligible for the ment . If a student using the pass/fail option baccalaureate degree . The grading system is The Educational Program based upon the following categories: receives a P in a course, the student will receive credit for the course, but the P will A = 4.00 not be averaged into her GPA . If the student A- = 3.67 receives an F in a pass/fail course, no credit B+ = 3.33 for the course will be given, and the F will B = 3.00 be averaged into the GPA as a zero . Depart- B- = 2.67 ments may also have specific policies about C+ = 2.33 pass/fail courses for their majors . C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 Formal Audit D+ = 1.33 A formal audit may be elected by any full- D = 1.00 time undergraduate student after the first D- = .67 semester, provided that the student has the F (Fail) = 0 instructor’s permission and agrees to abide P (Pass)* by the instructor’s conditions for the audit . AU (formal audit)* A student may formally audit no more than W (Approved Withdrawal)* one course each semester . There is no charge *not included in GPA to full-time undergraduate students for a formal audit . A formal audit will appear on Grading Options the student transcript, but no credit is given . A student may select grading options A formal audit may not be used to satisfy by filling out a form in the Office of the any of the all-College requirements . More Registrar . This may be done at any time from information on the formal audit option is registration up to (but not after) the day available through the Office of the Registrar . designated as the final day to add a course in each semester . Any student who fails to do Informal Audit so will automatically receive letter grades . Any undergraduate student is permitted to informally audit a course with the permis- Pass/Fail sion of the instructor, who will determine A regularly enrolled Simmons student with the student expectations for course- may take at most one for-credit course pass/ work . No record of the student’s work is fail in any given semester . The following kept, and the student is not permitted to take courses may not be taken pass/fail: the final examination . No credit is granted • Modern Languages and Literatures: All for an informal audit, and the audit does not language courses numbered 101, 102, and appear on her transcript . Informal audits do 201; Level I or Level II language courses not go through the Office of the Registrar . taken at another institution by a Sim- mons student while she is enrolled at the Incomplete Evaluations College . Required coursework must ordinarily be completed by the last day of final exam-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 25 inations . In extenuating circumstances, withdrawal) any student whose semester or undergraduate students may request an “in- cumulative grade point average is below 2 .0, complete” by filing a petition with the Ad- any student who as a result of their achieve- ministrative Board . The petition, signed by ment in Simmons Summer School has a the student, her advisor, and the instructor, summer or cumulative GPA of less than should outline a plan to complete the work . 2 .00, any student who applies for a leave It is the student’s responsibility to monitor of absence or withdraws from the College her progress and complete all work so that after the eighth week of the semester, or any the instructor can submit a final grade by student whose overall record is considered the date set by the Board . Failure to submit marginal . work by the approved incomplete extension The faculty has given the Administrative date may result in a grade of F . Failure to for- Board the authority to take whatever action mally petition for an incomplete will result is deemed appropriate to each individual’s in automatic assignment of an F grade . situation . Such actions may include a letter of warning, probation, continued probation, Course Repeat Policy removal from degree candidacy, or exclusion The course repeat policy allows student to from the College . As a result of this review, repeat up to two courses for credit on a lim- special conditions may be imposed by the

The Educational Program Educational The ited basis in order to enhance their under- Administrative Board, in which case both standing of the subject or to improve their the student and a parent or guardian (if the overall grade point average . The following student is dependent) may be notified . principles apply to this policy . Warnings of academic difficulty are • A student may repeat at most two Sim- forwarded to the director of the Office of -Ac mons courses for credit . ademic Advising and Support by individual • If a course is repeated for credit, both faculty members throughout the academic versions of the course will appear on the year, and counseling and assistance are student’s transcript and be included in the made available . student’s grade point average . • A student who repeats one 4-credit course must complete 132 credits in order Academic Honors and Recognition to still have 128 unique credits and meet Programs that requirement for earning a degree . Departmental Honors are offered by most • A student who repeats two 4-credit departments to qualified students . Typi- courses must complete 136 credits to still cally the student must fulfill the following have 128 unique credits and meet that requirements in order to be granted depart- requirement for earning a degree . mental honors . The student: • must have a superior record in the major . Academic Difficulty • must complete a thesis or project that The records of students who are expe- has been approved by the department or riencing academic difficulty are reviewed program and be supervised by at least one periodically by the Administrative Board, faculty member within the department, a faculty committee charged with monitor- and receive a grade of A or A- on that ing the academic standards of the College . thesis or project . This responsibility includes reviewing the • must present their work to the depart- records of any student who has two or more ment or program at a designated forum . failures in a semester (including a retroactive • must not have been found guilty of vio-

26 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 lating the Honor Code of Responsibility . In some cases, individual departments Principles and Policies may have more specific guidelines for departmental honors . See the individual Simmons has committed itself to the follow- department listings for details . ing principles and policies: The Dean’s List was established to rec- Student Principles ognize undergraduate students’ academic

Individual responsibility is the foundation Principles and Policies excellence . To be included on the dean’s list, of the Simmons community . The student’s compiled each semester, a student must have enrollment at the College carries with it the obtained a semester GPA of at least 3 .50, expectation that one will abide by the Honor have earned at least 12 credits using the Code of Responsibility: letter grade system, and not have been found • Each member of the Simmons commu- guilty of violating the Honor Code of Re- nity is responsible for maintaining a high sponsibility during that semester . For more level of integrity, honesty, and trust within information contact the Office of the Dean the community . for the College of Arts and Sciences . • Each student is responsible for work Academy is the honor society of Simmons of the student’s own creation and for not College . Senior students who have demon- representing as their own work that which is strated superior achievement according to not theirs . the rules of the faculty and who have not • Conduct in keeping with the policies been found guilty of violating the Honor outlined in the Student Handbook and all Code of Responsibility may qualify for ad- other official College publications is expect- mission after completing at least 48 semester ed of each member of the Simmons commu- hours of Simmons credit using the letter nity . grade system . Students are considered for The College reserves the right to require academy at three points during their senior the withdrawal of any student who does not year . Usually, as a result of this process, the maintain acceptable academic standing or number of students admitted into academy modes of behavior as outlined in the Student equals about 10 percent of the senior class by Handbook and other official publications . the end of the academic year . Enrollment in a course implies an agreement between instructor and student . The Latin Honors of summa cum laude (3 90-. instructor is obliged to teach, to evaluate 4 .00), magna cum laude (3 75-3. .89), and cum student work, and to be available for con- laude (3 .55-3 74). are granted to graduating ferences during designated office hours; the seniors who achieve grade point averages at student is obliged to complete all work by a distinguished level, have earned at least 48 the assigned deadlines, to attend all classes, semester hours of letter grades, and are not and to devote sufficient out-of-class time to in violation of the Honor Code of Responsi- course material . Three hours spent out of bility . class in preparation for every hour in class is a reasonable expectation . Attendance and punctuality are expected at all classes . While there are no established College-wide pen- alties for absences, the instructor may take attendance into account when evaluating the student’s performance in the course . In accordance with Massachusetts state law, no

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 27 student will be penalized for absence due to students’ rights under the law are available religious observances . in the Student Handbook . If a student does not attend the first class meeting of any course in which she Equal Access Policy is officially enrolled, and does not contact All students are given equal access to the the professor prior to the first class meet- College’s programs and resources . As per- ing by voicemail, email, in writing, or in mit- ted by state and federal law, admission person, the student may have placed future to the College’s undergraduate baccalaureate enrollment in that class in jeopardy . As a program is reserved for women . The College result and at the discretion of the professor, is committed to admitting qualified stu- the student’s place on the class roster may dents of any race, color, age, religion, sexual be given to a student who is in attendance orientation, gender identity, and national during the first class meeting, whether or and ethnic origin, regardless of disability, not the student has previously been on a to all the programs and activities generally waiting list . made available to students at the College, A student who is experiencing difficulty including scholarship and loan programs, with a course is encouraged to discuss her athletic programs, and other College-admin- progress with her instructor as early as istered social, educational, and recreational

Principles and Policies Principles possible . An advisor is also be able to assist programs, and student services . All graduate with advice or resources . Students who are schools and programs are open to both men concerned about the quality of instruction and women . The School of Management in a course or the grade that they receive are MBA program is designed specifically for urged to share that concern first with the women, but is open to both men and women . instructor, then with the chair or director of the department or program in which the Withdrawal from the College course is taught . If no resolution is reached, An undergraduate student who wishes to the student may pursue grievance with the withdraw from the College must notify the Office of the Dean of their college . registrar in writing in advance of her with- Simmons students are actively involved drawal . Students are urged to consult with in and concerned with the affairs of the their faculty advisors, the Dean for Student College . They participate regularly in formal Life, and their parents or guardians before and informal discussions with the President making a decision to withdraw from the and the faculty, serve on designated faculty College . For further information, consult the committees, meet with candidates for facul- Student Handbook . ty positions, and participate in the orientation of new students . Academic departments Community Commitment to Diversity keep in touch with student concerns through and Inclusion liaison meetings . As an academic community that integrates the pursuit of the life of the mind with Educational Record Privacy Policy the leadership and analytical skills needed The College’s practice in regard to student by our graduates to make their own critical record-keeping is based on the provisions and constructive contributions as profes- of the Family Educational Rights & Privacy sionals, scholars, and engaged citizens, Sim- Act of 1974 (FERPA) and is intended to be a mons College broadly defines diversity to safeguard against the unauthorized release include race, gender identity and expression, of information . Information on FERPA and national origin, ethnicity, religion, social

28 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 class, age, sexual orientation, and physical and spirit of equal employment opportunity and learning ability . The College is commit- for all persons based on each individual’s ted to embracing diversity, which includes: qualifications and fitness . In accordance • Ensuring that the organization has in- with applicable law, the College administers clusive leadership, policies, and practices . its employment and personnel policies with- • Integrating diversity into the curricu- out regard to race, color, religion, disability, lum, co-curricular programming, admis- national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual ori- sions, and other activities . entation, gender identity, or veteran’s status . Principles and Policies • Fostering an open, dynamic, and critical Simmons College administers its educa- intellectual environment of respect, civil tional programs and activities in accordance engagement, and dialogue about differences . with the requirements and implementing • Increasing representation of tradition- regulations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act ally underrepresented groups of students, of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amend- faculty, and staff . ments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act Simmons is committed to creating an of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act atmosphere within which the diversity of of 1973, and Title III of the Americans with its individual members is met with under- Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 . standing, respect, and encouragement and Simmons College strives to ensure that all where discrimination and harassment by decisions concerning hiring and promotion any member of the faculty, staff, or student of faculty and staff, or the educational pro- body against any other will be condemned cess of students, are based on considerations and redressed . The College does not tolerate appropriate to an academic institution and sexual harassment of employees or students . not on factors such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, na- Simmons College Notice of tional origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran’s Non-Discrimination and Grievance status . Procedure Complaints of discrimination or ha- Chartered in 1899 and opened in 1902, rassment should be addressed to the Vice Simmons College is first and foremost an President of Talent & Human Capital Strat- academic community whose primary goals egy when brought by employees, or to the are to prepare women and men to be well applicable dean for appropriate action when informed, open-minded, and sensitive to brought by students . Complaints or inqui- values . To attain these goals, the College ries concerning the College’s policies and seeks to create an atmosphere within which compliance with applicable laws, statutes, students may learn to become actively and regulations may also be directed to the engaged members of society and to develop Office of the General Counsel, Room C-208, the resources to lead rich personal lives . The 617-521-2074 . A complaint should contain active and continuing exchange of ideas your name and address and a brief descrip- among students, faculty, and the general tion of the action you believe is in violation college community is central to achieving of state or federal law . A complaint should these goals . be filed with the appropriate office within 60 To ensure that these goals are attained, days after you, the grievant, become aware Simmons has committed itself to the follow- of the alleged violation . The President or ing principles: appropriate college officer will conduct an Simmons College supports the principle investigation and issue a written decision on the complaint, ordinarily within 45 days .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 29 Grievance Procedure accommodation for a documented disability A written complaint alleging violation of is an interactive one that begins with the the federal sex and disability discrimination student’s disclosure of her/his disability to laws and/or regulations (34 C .F .R . Part 106 the Disability Services Office, along with the and 45 C .F .R . Part 86, implementing Title request for a reasonable accommodation . IX; 34 C .F .R . Part 104 and 45 C .F .R . Part 84, Every Simmons student who is seeking an implementing Section 504 of the Rehabil- accommodation for a disability must provide itation Act; and 45 C .F .R . Part 83, imple- Simmons with sufficient current medical menting Section 855 of the Public Health documentation from a qualified clinician or Service Act) may be filed with the College by health care provider supports the request for any student, employee, or other aggrieved an accommodation and sets forth sugges- person . Complaints under this procedure tions for accommodations . will not be processed from applicants for Requests for accommodations and sup- employment or admission . A College em- porting documentation should be directed to ployee’s allegation that he or she has been the Disability Services Office, located in the subjected to discrimination prohibited by Center for Academic Achievement . The Col- the regulations will be processed under the lege’s Disability Services Office is responsible relevant employee grievance procedure . for assisting Simmons students who have

Principles and Policies Principles Inquiries concerning the application of non- identified themselves as having a disability discrimination policies may also be directed and who are seeking an accommodation to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at as a result of their disabilities . Timeliness the U .S . Department of Education, Office for is an integral part of the accommodation Civil Rights, 330 C Street, Washington, DC process . Students should initiate the process 20202 . for obtaining accommodations as soon as possible, preferably no later than the start of Information for Students the course in which they are seeking the ac- with Disabilities commodation . Academic accommodations for a disability are not granted retroactively . Simmons College is committed to the full The College’s Director of Disability Service participation of all students in its programs oversees the Disability Services Office staff and activities . Simmons is committed to members . Concerns or grievances with the providing support services and reasonable Disability Services Office and/or its determi- accommodations when requested by stu- nations regarding accommodations should dents who qualify for them . be brought to the Director of Disability Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Services, Tim Rogers . 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (the ADAA) protect otherwise qualified individ- Religious Observance uals with disabilities from discrimination on Students who are unable, because of the basis of their disabilities . Both Section their religious beliefs, to attend classes or to 504 and the ADAA protect the following participate in an examination, class, or work persons: those who have a physical or mental requirement on a particular day shall be ex- impairment that substantially limits a major cused from the class, study, or work require- life activity, those who have a record of ment and shall be provided with an oppor- impairment, or anyone who is regarded as tunity to make up the examination, study, or having impairment . work they may have missed consistent with The process for obtaining a reasonable Massachusetts General Law Chapter 151C,

30 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Section 2B . That law states: Any student in an educational or vocation- Administration al training institution, other than a religious or a denominational educational or vocation- The Corporation of Simmons College al training institution, who is unable, because was chartered in 1899 in accordance with of his/her religious beliefs, to attend classes or the will of John Simmons . It is the overall to participate in any examination, study, or governing body of the College and consists work requirement on a particular day shall be of the Board of Trustees and non-trustee excused from any such examination or study members (called Corporators) . The Corpora- or work requirement, and shall be provided tion annually elects members to the Board of with an opportunity to make up such exam- Trustees and the Corporation . ination, study, or work missed because of The Board of Trustees is entrusted with Administration such absence on any particular day, provided, the management of the business, property, however, that such makeup examination or and affairs of the College, including setting work shall not create an unreasonable burden overall policy for the College, appointing upon such school . No fees of any kind shall be the president and officers of the College, charged by the institution for making avail- approving the granting of degrees and able to the said student such opportunity . No other academic functions, and ensuring the adverse or prejudicial effect shall result to any responsible use of its assets for the long-term student because of his/her availing himself of health of the institution . the provisions of the sections . The President is appointed by the Board Questions about absences for religious of Trustees and is the chief executive officer observance should be directed to the Office of the College, responsible for the academic of Student Life or the Registrar’s Office . and financial administration of the College in accordance with policies established by Other Policies the Board . The vice presidents report to the Simmons College subscribes, without president . The president acts as a liaison exception, to the Campus Security Act of between the Board of Trustees and the 1990 . It is College policy to provide members faculties, works with members of the Board of the College community with information, and the Simmons community to plan reports, and statistics as required by P .L . 101- and budget for College needs, and fosters 502, to maintain working relationships with an open, collegial environment for faculty, other law enforcement agencies to ensure co- staff, and students . In addition, the president operation between different law enforcement works closely with alumnae/i, business, gov- jurisdictions, and to provide educational ernment, foundations, educational associa- programs designed to increase crime and tions, and other external constituencies and safety awareness among students, faculty, ensures that the College plays an active role and staff . For information regarding the in Boston-area community relations and Campus Security Act, contact the Director higher education on a national level . Helen of Public Safety at 617-521-2289 . G . Drinan is the current president . In addition, data regarding retention at The Provost and Senior Vice President, Simmons is available from the registrar of reporting to the President, is the Chief the College, in compliance with P .L . 94-482 . Academic Officer and the second-highest For information regarding graduation sta- ranking officer at Simmons . All Deans, the tistics, contact the Office of the Registrar at Office of Sponsored Research, the Library, 617-521-2111 . the Registrar, the Career Education Center,

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 31 the Study Abroad Office and the Office of Academic Advising and Support report to Admission the Provost . In the president’s absence, the provost serves as the chief executive officer First-Year Students for the university . The Provost provides Simmons students come from most of the leadership and advocacy for Simmons’s 50 states and more than 40 countries . They academic programs . The Provost coordinates represent varied geographic, religious, racial, and manages the promotion and tenure ethnic, and economic backgrounds and have process, advises the President and Board of a variety of interests—in their studies as well Trustees on academic matters, and plays a as their extracurricular activities . major role in developing the annual budget Retaining this diversity and maintaining and in recommending allocation of resourc- a high standard of academic achievement is es, particularly within academic units . Katie the responsibility of the Admission Com- Conboy, Ph .D ,. is the current Provost . mittee . The faculty and administration that The Vice Presidents leads the admin- make up the Admission Committee meet istrative units of the College . They are regularly to review each applicant’s creden- responsible for the day-to-day operation of tials and discuss applications individually, the College as well as long-term planning, selecting for admission those students who

Admission staffing decisions, and resource allocation appear to be best qualified for Simmons . The for their respective divisions and for the most important credential for each applicant College as a whole . is the high school record . A careful study of The Vice President and General Coun- the number and level of academic courses sel is responsible for providing a variety of that a student has taken, their grades, and legal services to members of the Simmons their recommendations gives the committee community, including its Board of Trustees, an indication of the kind of work the student administrators, faculty, and staff . The gener- can be expected to do in college . In addition al counsel advises on regulatory compliance, to evidence of academic ability, the Com- internal governance, risk management, and mittee looks for students who have shown commercial transactions, and she engages the motivation to succeed and an interest in the services of outside law firms for matters serving their communities, as well as those requiring specialized expertise . The general with special talents and leadership qualities . counsel also serves as clerk of the College What the student says about themselves, and secretary to the Board of Trustees . Kath- particularly in the application essay and leen B . Rogers is the current general counsel . during the interview, provides the commit- The Deans of each of the five schools are tee with a sense of what kinds of interests the academic leaders of their units . They are and activities the student has devoted their responsible for long-term planning, staffing time and energy to . The additional require- decisions, curriculum support, and resource ment of the standardized test scores help to allocation . complete the picture .

Application Procedure for First-Year Students Simmons offers two admission plans for first-year student applicants: 1. Early Action: Students who are interested in learning about their admission

32 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 decision early in the cycle may apply early board com. or the American College Testing action, which is a nonbinding plan . There are Assessment website at www .act org. . two Early Action deadline options: 4. Secondary School Record: An official • Early Action I: complete an applica- transcript from the secondary school or ho- tion by November 1 to receive a decision in meschool is required, along with a detailed mid-December curriculum for homeschooled students . • Early Action II: complete an applica- 5. Recommendations: The applicant must tion by December 1 to receive a decision in submit two official recommendations: one mid-January from a guidance counselor and one from a 2. Regular Decision: The application teacher . A student may submit additional deadline for regular decision is February 1 . recommendations if they so choose . Typically students are notified of a decision 6. Personal Interview: Each applicant by mid-April or earlier . Simmons subscribes should visit the College, if possible . An inter-

to the national candidate’s reply date of view is strongly recommended . The admis- Admission May 1 . sion office is open for interviews year-round, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a .m . to Required Credentials 4:30 p .m ,. and during certain times of the Please note that all admission materials year on Saturday from 9:00 a .m . to 1:00 p .m . and supporting documentation become Appointments are required . Students may the property of Simmons and may not be also request a phone or Skype interview if returned to the applicant at any time . they are unable to visit campus, or meet with 1. Application Form: The Simmons a Simmons admission counselor when we application or The Common Application are traveling for college fairs and high school should be submitted online to the Office of visits . Undergraduate Admission for regular-deci- 7. Deferred Admission: Students who are sion candidates by February 1 . Early-action not able to attend Simmons the semester for candidates should apply by November 1 which they were accepted may request to or December 1 . Students applying for the have their acceptance deferred to the next spring semester, which begins in January, semester or the next academic year . The should submit an application by December 1 . student must submit a tuition deposit and 2. Application for Financial Aid: Refer to the request must be submitted in writing to page 42 for application details . the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior 3. Tests: Every applicant must take either to the expected enrollment date . A student the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or may only defer acceptance for one year . After the American College Testing Assessment one year, deferred students must reapply to (ACT) . Applicants whose native language the College . is not English should see the test requirements for international students (page 37) . Academic Credits and Advanced Placement All tests should be taken no later than the Academic credit and/or advanced place- January testing date of the applicant’s senior ment in courses taught at Simmons may be year . Scores should be reported to Simmons granted to students who have completed Ad- by the testing agency or the student’s high vanced Placement (AP) exams, International school . (The CEEB code for Simmons is Baccalaureate (IB) courses, or A-Level exams 3761; the ACT code for Simmons is 1892 ). in secondary school . Please see AP/IB Credit For information concerning these tests, visit evaluation list to see how many credits are the College Board website at www college. - allocated for certain scores and the courses

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 33 they can be used to substitute . These credits $21,000 award renewable with a 3 .00 may not be used to replace the required first- Simmons GPA, is awarded to admitted year course sequence . students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement . The Presidential Merit Scholarship Programs Scholarship is awarded at the time of accep- Simmons College offers several academic tance and is subject to availability of funds . scholarships for incoming undergraduate A separate application is not required . students . These awards are determined by The Dean’s Scholarship the Office of Undergraduate Admission and The Dean’s Scholarship, a $17,000-$18,000 are awarded upon review of the admission award renewable with a 3 .00 Simmons GPA, application . Merit scholarships are renew- is awarded to admitted students whose ac- able for four years (eight consecutive semes- ademic achievement and personal qualities ters) of full-time undergraduate coursework . indicate that they will continue to perform They may not be used for summer sessions at the highest level when they enroll at the (except for students in 3 + 1 programs), College . The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded graduate coursework, or study-abroad pro- at the time of acceptance and is subject to grams, and may not be combined with other availability of funds . A separate application waivers or merit scholarships . is not required . Admission Simmons Alumnae Scholarships The Achievement Scholarship Simmons Alumnae Scholarships are The Admission Committee grants the renewable scholarships provided for select Achievement Scholarship to a select group of relatives (typically children, grandchildren, students to acknowledge their extraordinary or siblings) of Simmons graduates . Alumnae contributions to their high schools and com- scholarships cannot be awarded to students munities . Leadership, service, and co-curric- who have a relative currently enrolled at ular achievements distinguish candidates for the College . A separate application is not this annual scholarship of $6,000-$12,000 . required, however applicants should identify The Achievement Scholarship is renewable alumnae/us in their admission application . for four years with a 3 .0 GPA . A separate The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholarship application is not required . The Kotzen Scholarship, a full tuition The Boston Scholarship scholarship renewable with a 3 .3 GPA, is Select graduates of Boston public high the most prestigious merit scholarship that schools are chosen annually as Boston Schol- Simmons offers, and is awarded to up to ten ars and receive full tuition scholarships . students who have an exceptional record of The scholarship is renewable as long as the academic excellence and leadership . Kotzen student is enrolled full-time (12 credits per Scholars are eligible to receive an additional semester) and maintains a 3 .0 cumulative award of $3,000 to be used toward study GPA . A separate application is required . abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, or research support . A separate Honors Program application is required . Application instruc- The Honors Program is an interdisciplin- tions may be found at www .simmons edu/. ary curriculum designed for highly moti- kotzen or through the Office of Undergradu- vated students with strong analytical and ate Admission . writing skills, high levels of creativity, and The Presidential Scholarship an eagerness for intellectual challenge . For The Presidential Scholarship, a $19,000- more information on this selective program,

34 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 please see page 26 . Students may apply for able deposit no later than June 1 . Students the program on the Common Application or who apply after April 1 will be given a de- on the College’s website . For more informa- posit deadline based on the date of decision . tion, please write to honors@simmons edu. . Students applying as transfer candidates to begin the nursing program in the fall Transfer Students semester are strongly encouraged to apply by January 1 . Students interested in enrolling Students with advanced standing are also for the spring semester should apply no later admitted to the College as transfers . A trans- than November 15 . fer student is anyone enrolling in Simmons 2. Application for Financial Aid: Refer to for the first time who has attempted at least pages 40–42 for application details . 17 college-level credits as a degree-seeking 3. Secondary School Record: An official student at another accredited institution transcript from the secondary school show- and is 23 years old or younger . Transfers are

ing final grades earned, as well as proof of Admission accepted for both the spring and fall terms . graduation is required . The applicant should Transfer credit is generally granted for contact their high school directly for this courses comparable to those offered by Sim- information . mons that were successfully completed with 4. Tests: Standardized test results are a grade of C or higher at another accred- required of each applicant . This requirement ited institution . Credit for a course taken may be met by taking either the Scholastic elsewhere with a grade of P can transfer if Assessment Test (SAT) or the American the registrar’s office can determine that the College Testing (ACT) Assessment . Students P is not equivalent to a grade below a C . To who have completed a full year of under- be eligible for the Simmons degree, transfer graduate work are generally exempt from students must spend at least three semes- this requirement . However, all applicants for ters at Simmons and earn a minimum of 48 nursing and physical therapy must submit semester hours of credit . Students 24 years standardized test scores . For information of age or older or students seeking a second concerning these tests, visit the College bachelor’s degree should apply to Simmons Board website at www collegeboard. com. or using the Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars the American College Testing Assessment admission application . Please see page 12 for website at www .act org. . International stu- details . dents whose primary language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Application Procedure for Transfers Language (TOEFL) or the International Please note that all admission materials English Language Testing System (IELTS) in and supporting documentation become place of the SAT or ACT . Scores for tests tak- the property of Simmons and may not be en before college entrance may be submitted . returned to the applicant at any time . In all cases, the applicant is responsible for 1. Application Form: The Simmons having the test results forwarded to the Of- Transfer application or The Common Appli- fice of Undergraduate Admission . Applicants cation should be submitted to the Office of who have not taken any tests should contact Undergraduate Admission by the preferred the Office of Undergraduate Admission . April 1 deadline for students interested in 5. College Record: An official transcript transferring for the fall semester . Admission from each college attended is required . If a decisions are on a rolling basis . Accepted student is enrolled in classes at the time of students who apply by April 1 and decide to application, the applicant must file a supple- enroll are required to submit a nonrefund-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 35 mentary transcript with final grades . degree may be admitted to the College as 6. Midterm Grade Report: The Admis- candidates for another Bachelor’s degree . sion Committee requests that each applicant They are allowed to apply, where appropri- have their current instructors send midterm ate, up to 80 credits from the first degree reports with expected grades to the Office of toward the second degree . Second baccalau- Undergraduate Admission . A form for this reate degree applicants must apply through purpose is provided in the transfer applica- the Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars admission tion . option and, once admitted, are subject to the 7. College Recommendations: A recom- policies that apply to Dix Scholars . mendation from an academic advisor or dean and a recommendation from a faculty Merit Scholarship Programs for Transfer member are required . Both should be from Students the most recent institution attended . Forms Simmons College offers academic schol- for this purpose are included with the appli- arships up to $15,000 for incoming under- cation materials . The Simmons Office of- Un graduate transfer students . These awards are dergraduate Admission keeps all credentials determined by the Office of Admission and for one year . Therefore, applicants should are awarded upon review of the admission notify the office if they have previously ap- application . Merit scholarships are renew-

Admission plied to the College, as some of the required able for a maximum of four years (eight credentials may already be on file . consecutive semesters) of full-time undergraduate coursework . They may not be used Advanced Placement for Transfer Students for summer sessions, graduate coursework, To receive advanced placement cred- or study-abroad programs and may not it, a transfer student must have taken the be combined with other waivers or merit College Board Advanced Placement (AP) scholarships . Examination, a Higher-Level International The Simmons Alumnae Scholarship Baccalaureate (IB) course test, or the A-Level Simmons Alumnae Scholarships are test before matriculating at the college they renewable scholarships provided for select attended as a first-year student, and they relatives (typically children, grandchildren, must apply for credit no later than the end of or siblings) of Simmons graduates . Alumnae their first semester at Simmons . They must scholarships cannot be awarded to students also submit the official Educational Testing who have a relative currently enrolled at Service’s verification of their scores to the the College . A separate application is not Office of the Registrar . For additional infor- required, however applicants should identify mation about advanced placement credit, alumnae in their admission application . please see page 33 . Transfer students may also receive credit The Achievement Scholarship through the College Level Examination The Admission Committee grants the Program (CLEP) . Students may transfer in Achievement Scholarship to a select group a maximum of 80 credits via AP exams, of transfer students to acknowledge their CLEP exams, IB courses, A-level exams and academic achievement in both high school coursework taken at another accredited and college, as well as their contributions institution . to these communities . Academic achievement, leadership, service, and co-curric- Second Bachelor’s Degree ular achievements distinguish candidates Qualified students holding a baccalaureate for this annual scholarship of $5,000 . The

36 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Achievement Scholarship is renewable for local governments will also be considered a maximum of four years with satisfactory candidates for admission and transfer credit . academic progress . A separate application 1. Merit and Financial Aid: Students who is not required . The scholarship may not be are not U .S . citizens or permanent residents used for summer sessions, graduate course- are not eligible for need-based financial aid work, or study-abroad programs and may at Simmons College . However, international not be combined with other waivers or merit students are still considered for all merit scholarships . scholarships under the same criteria as U .S . students . In addition, F-1 international stu- Honors Program dents are allowed the opportunity to work The Honors Program is an interdisciplin- up to 20 hours per week through on-campus ary program designed for highly motivated employment . students with strong analytical and writ- 2. Declaration of Finances: Students who

ing skills, high levels of creativity, and an are not U .S . citizens or permanent residents Admission eagerness for intellectual challenge . Trans- are required to submit evidence of financial fer students entering Simmons as degree support in order to meet U .S . Immigration candidates have the opportunity to apply for and Naturalization Service regulations for admittance to the honors program . While obtaining an F-1 student visa . this program is highly selective, students 3. Tests: Students must demonstrate with excellent combined experience in work proficiency in English . If a student’s native and academics are encouraged to apply . To language is not English, they should arrange be eligible for the Honors Program, trans- to take the Test of English as a Foreign fer students must begin study at Simmons Language (TOEFL), the International during the fall semester and have fewer than English Language Testing System (IELTS) 40 credits in coursework from another in- or a comparable test . A minimum score stitution or have sophomore standing at the of 560 on the paper exam or an 83 on the start of their enrollment at Simmons . Excep- Internet-based TOEFL is required . For the tions are made on a case-by-case basis . For IELTS, the minimum required score is 6 .5 . If more information about how to apply, please English is a student’s primary language, they write to honors@simmons edu. or contact the are required to take the Scholastic Assess- Office of Undergraduate Admission . ment Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Assessment (ACT) . Any questions International Students or concerns may be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission . Information on Simmons College actively seeks out the both tests may be obtained from educational most qualified students from every part of advisors at USIS offices, Fulbright commis- the world . Students who have completed or sions, U .S . embassies and consulates, and will complete the level of secondary educa- international high schools overseas . tion appropriate to beginning bachelor-level 4. Application Deadline: The preferred studies in the U .S . will be considered . Many application deadline for international stu- students are eligible for advanced standing dents wanting to start in the Fall is February and college credit for certain secondary 1 . Applicants will be notified of an admis- school examinations and certificates (such as sion decision as soon as it is made . An F-1 A-level exams and the International Bac- student visa eligibility document (I-20) will calaureate) . Transfer students from junior be sent following the admission decision colleges, institutes, and private and public letter and receipt of the student’s enrollment colleges and universities recognized by their

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 37 deposit . Please note that all admission mate- by filling out the Dix Scholars application . rials and supporting documentation become Degree candidates are eligible to receive the property of Simmons and may not be financial aid and may attend either part- or returned to the applicant at any time . full-time . Dix Scholars may transfer up to 80 semester hours toward a Simmons Bachelor’s Adult Undergraduate Students degree through prior coursework, the Col- Admission Options for Adult Undergradu- lege-Level Examination Program (CLEP), ate Students–Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars and the College’s Credit for Prior Learning Simmons offers students 24 years of age (CPL) process . A minimum of 48 credits and older a supportive environment in must be completed at Simmons in order to which to pursue an undergraduate education earn a degree . that combines a degree in the liberal arts or The Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) pro- sciences with professional preparation . Stu- gram offers Dix Scholars an opportunity to dents of any age seeking a second Bachelor’s receive college credit for knowledge gained degree are also considered Dix Scholars . The through life experience . Dix Scholars, once Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars admission op- enrolled as degree candidates, can apply for tion for adult students has garnered national credit for learning attained through em- attention as one of New England’s oldest, ployment, volunteer work, hobbies, travel, or

Admission most successful programs of its kind . Dix other activity . The CPL program includes a Scholars enter Simmons for many reasons: to required 2-credit seminar, IDS 227, facilitat- complete an undergraduate degree, to fulfill ed by the faculty CPL advisor, Terry Müller . prerequisites for graduate school, to expand Please contact the Office of Undergraduate their knowledge and competence as profes- Admission for more information . Dix Schol- sionals, to gain enrichment, or to take cours- ars must complete all College requirements es as guest students from other colleges . The (see pages 13–22), with the exception of the Office of Undergraduate Admission provides language requirement . Dix Scholars trans- a highly individualized admission process ferring credits can often apply those credits designed to help students transition from to complete graduation requirements . The work or family life into college . Students Registrar provides an audit of the appli- are able to complete or supplement their cant’s previous coursework that matches educations on a flexible basis, either full- or all academic experience to the Simmons part-time . curriculum . Readiness and ability to handle course- Non-Degree (Special) Candidacy: work at Simmons are important factors in Students who wish to take classes but do the admission process . Applications are not necessarily want to earn a degree may accepted year round, and the process may be apply as non-degree candidates . Non-degree initiated at any time for fall, spring, or sum- candidates are allowed to take classes but are mer semester . During an initial interview, not eligible for graduation status unless they a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate become degree candidates after applying . Admission will guide applicants through the Non-degree candidates are not eligible to application process . receive financial aid .

Admission Options Application Procedure for Dix Scholars Degree Candidacy: Students who wish Please note that all admission materials to earn their undergraduate degree may and supporting documentation become apply for any of Simmons’s degree programs the property of Simmons and may not be

38 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 returned to the applicant at any time . periences, and how these experiences have 1. Application Form: The Simmons Dix influenced them to attend college as an adult Scholar application should be submitted on- student . Statements should be double-spaced line to the Office of Undergraduate Admis- and between two to four pages in length . sion by the appropriate deadline . 8. Nursing License: Registered nurses 2. High School Transcript: An official applying for the RN-BSN degree completion transcript from the secondary school from program are required to submit a copy of which the student graduated or GED scores their registered nurse license . must be sent directly to Simmons . Students who have already completed an associate’s Housing for Dix Scholars or bachelor’s degree may request that this On-campus housing is available in resi- requirement be waived by emailing ugadm@ dence halls reserved for graduate students simmons .edu . and Dix Scholars pursuing a baccalaureate

3. College/University Records: Official degree based on availability . For a housing Admission transcripts from all colleges or universities application or general housing information, attended should be sent directly to Simmons . please write to reslife@simmons edu. . If the student is currently enrolled in college, they will need to file a supplementary tran- Tuition and Financial Aid for Dix Scholars script when final grades become available . Because Dix Scholars often have life College or university transcripts from in- commitments involving family and work stitutions outside the U .S . must be officially that preclude many from attending college evaluated by the Center for Educational full-time, Simmons offers these students tu- Documentation, P O. . Box 170116, Boston, ition based on credits taken rather than flat MA 02117 . Phone: 617-338-7171; Fax: 617- tuition . This policy enables the adult student 338-7101; Email: info@cedevaluations com. to have greater flexibility in completing their 4. Two Recommendations: Students must desired program . See page 43 for current provide the contact information for two in- tuition rates . Dix Scholars who apply for ad- dividuals within the application . Academic mission as degree candidates are welcome to recommendations are strongly preferred . apply for financial aid . See below for further 5. Standardized Test Scores: Students information about financial aid . applying to the nursing and physical therapy programs for their first bachelor’s degree Dix Scholarships must report scores from the SAT, ACT, or The Dix Scholarship is awarded to all TEAS . Scores will be accepted from official adult students who are admitted as degree high school transcripts . For scores being candidates and who have not been previ- sent directly by the College Board/SAT ously enrolled in a Simmons degree-seeking Score Report, the Simmons College code is program . A separate application in not 3761 . Simmons does not require SAT Subject required . The scholarship is currently valued Tests . If English is not the native language, at $3,400 per year at Simmons . TOEFL, IELTS, or a comparable test is required . Honors Program 6. Résumé: Recommended for all appli- The Honors Program is an interdisciplin- cants . ary program designed for highly motivated 7. Statement of Purpose: Dix Scholars students with strong analytical and writing must prepare an essay that is a reflection skills, high levels of creativity, and an eager- upon their personal and professional ex- ness for intellectual challenge . Dix Scholars

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 39 entering Simmons as degree candidates have Scholarships and Grants the opportunity to apply to the honors pro- Merit Scholarships: Simmons College gram . While this program is highly selective, offers some grants and scholarships based students with excellent combined experience on academic excellence, achievement in in work and academics are encouraged to leadership, community service, and cocur- apply . To be eligible for the honors program, ricular activities . Non-need-based funding Dix Scholars must begin full-time (at least is awarded upon entrance to the College and 12 credits) study at Simmons during the has varying grade point average require- fall semester and have fewer than 40 credits ments for renewal in subsequent years . For a in coursework from another institution, description of these opportunities, please see or have sophomore standing at the start of page 44 . their enrollment at Simmons . Exceptions are Need-Based Grants: Simmons College made on a case-by-case basis . For more in- also offers grants based on financial need . formation about how to apply, please write to In subsequent award years, satisfactory honors@simmons edu. or contact the Office academic progress and changes in calculated of Undergraduate Admission . need will continue to have an impact on the grant amount a student receives . If a student receives a Simmons need-based grant as

Financial Aid Financial part of her aid package, it may be adjusted Financial Aid during the academic year to include support from one of Simmons’s 400 special endowed Simmons College administers a comprehen- funds; however, the total grant amount will sive financial aid program, which includes not change . Endowed scholarships/grants institutional, federal, and state grants; loans; are part of the pool of Simmons need-based and work opportunities . Simmons makes funds made possible by the generosity of its educational opportunities available to as alumnae and friends of the College who many capable, promising students as possi- believe in providing opportunities for needy ble and welcomes applications from students students at Simmons . who could not meet their expenses at the Federal Pell Grant: This grant is offered College without assistance . by the federal government, based on high The primary responsibility for educational financial need . Pell grant ineligibility is not financing belongs with the family . Financial an indicator of ineligibility for other federal aid eligibility is determined through the aid programs . evaluation of a family’s ability to contribute Federal Supplemental Educational toward educational expenses . Simmons Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This grant is College and/or the federal government may provided to Simmons by the federal govern- award funds to supplement the family’s ment and is awarded to the neediest under- ability to pay . At Simmons College, both graduate students . academic excellence and financial need are State Scholarship/Grant: This award used to determine a student’s financial aid is offered by a student’s state of residence . package . The cost of attendance is re-estab- Massachusetts, Vermont, and Pennsylvania lished each year, and family resources are currently offer funding to students attending re-evaluated annually . schools in Massachusetts . Each state has its own application procedure and deadline .

40 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Loans: Federal and Institutional payment begins six months after a student Unlike scholarships and grants, loans ceases to be enrolled at least half-time . The must be repaid . Students are required to sign standard repayment term is 10 years, and a promissory note for all loans . Repayment may be extended through various repayment begins after graduation or when a student options . drops below a halftime registration status . Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan: This If a student is borrowing a federal loan at loan is available to students who do not Simmons College for the first time, federal qualify on the basis of need for subsidized regulations require that she complete loan loan funds . Eligibility is the difference entrance counseling before any loan funds between the cost of education and total can be credited to the student account . financial aid (including any subsidized loan) up to the annual maximum . Total loan

Federal Perkins Loan: Federal Perkins Financial Aid Loan funds are provided to Simmons by limits for both subsidized and unsubsidized the federal government and are reserved programs, either singularly or combined, are for the neediest students . Repayment of the $5500 for first-year students; $6500 for soph- principal (at 5 percent interest) begins nine omores; and $7500 for juniors and seniors . months after the student is no longer en- Independent undergraduates, and dependent rolled at least half-time . There are no interest students whose parent is unable to borrow charges on a Perkins Loan while a student through the Federal Plus Loan Program, is enrolled at least half-time . Depending on may borrow an additional $4,000 (first-year the amount a student borrows, the repay- students/ sophomores) or $5,000 (juniors/ ment term can extend up to 10 years . This seniors) annually . The rate of interest is set loan program is being discountued by the annually . Accrual of interest begins imme- Federal Government and new borrowers are diately, but it may be capitalized and paid no longer being accepted after the 2015-2016 during the repayment period after a student academic year . ceases to be enrolled at least half-time . Institutional Loans: These institutional loans are awarded by Simmons College Parental Loan Programs and based upon financial need . Repayment Payment Plans begins after a student ceases to be enrolled The College is committed to assisting at least half-time . The funds for these loans families in pursuing additional financing come from a variety of sources including options . The Federal PLUS Loan for parents endowed funds established by donors to is the recommended loan option for families provide low-interest loans to students . to finance educational expenses over a 10 Subsidized Federal Direct Loan: This year, or longer, period . For more informa- federally subsidized loan is made available tion about monthly payment plans, see page by the federal government . Students who 39 . Monthly payment plans are a means of demonstrate financial need are eligible for budgeting education costs over the academic this loan . The maximum annual loan for year without borrowing, thereby allowing first-year students is $3,500; for sophomores, families to pay for current academic-year $4,500; and for juniors and seniors, $5,500 . expenses out of current monthly income and The cumulative maximum for undergradu- savings . In addition to these loan programs, ate study is $23,000 . The rate of interest is set there are several funds designed to help stu- annually . The interest is paid by the federal dents during the semester when emergencies government while the student is enrolled at arise . These short-term loans are available to least half time in a degree program . Re- students no more than once each semester .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 41 Part-Time Employment year for the upcoming academic year . Award Federal Work Study: A student’s finan- notification mailing dates are expected to cial aid may contain a federal work-study change to match this new timeline . award, which is funded primarily by the Continuing Undergraduates federal government and administered by the Current undergraduate students should College . These awards are made based upon submit the FAFSA by February 15 to assume need . A work-study award does not guaran- timely notification of awards . Students will tee a job, but it offers the student an oppor- be notified beginning in mid June . To main- tunity to apply and interview for a desired tain financial aid eligibility, a student must position . demonstrate financial need, submit all nec- Part-time General Employment: Sim- essary application materials by the requested mons College also offers general employ- dates, be enrolled at least half-time, and ment, which is funded by the College to pro- maintain satisfactory academic progress . vide employment both on and off campus . General employment is available to students Transfer Students regardless of financial need . Through either Students transferring to Simmons are also source of funding, a student may work up to eligible for financial aid as described above . 20 hours per week in either on- or off-cam- The admission process is separate, and the

Financial Aid Financial pus positions . Students receive a bi-week- application for financial aid will not influ- ly paycheck for hours worked . Students ence the decision for admission . All transfer interested in all types of work opportunities students are required to submit the FAFSA, should contact the Career Education Center which can be completed or downloaded at 617-521-2488 for additional information . at www .FAFSA .gov, the Simmons Student Information Form, and all other requested documents . Detailed application instruc- Applying for Financial Aid tions and deadline dates are in the Simmons undergraduate application for transfer First-year Students admission . Notification begins in March Prospective first-year students interested for the fall semester and December for the in applying for financial aid should do so at spring semester . the time of their application for admission . The admission process is separate, and the Financial Aid for Dix Scholars application for financial aid will not influ- Newly enrolling Dix Scholars receive a ence the decision for admission . All first- Dix Scholarship of $3,400 . Dix Scholars year students are required to submit the Free working toward their first undergraduate de- Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) gree are eligible to apply for federal and state which can be completed or downloaded at funds and Simmons grant funding . Students www .FAFSA .gove, the Simmons Student seeking a second degree are also eligible for Information Form, and all other requested aid on a limited basis . Any Dix Scholar is documents . Detailed application instruc- welcome to apply for financial aid by sub- tions and deadline dates are in the Simmons mitting the Simmons Student Information undergraduate application for admission . Form, the FAFSA, and all other requested Award notifications are sent in mid March documents . Students over the age of 24 are for the fall semester and on a rolling basis not required to submit their parents’ finan- for the spring semester . Beginning with the cial information on the FAFSA . Necessary 2017-2018 academic year, the FAFSA will application materials and instructions are become available in October of the prior

42 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Registration and Financial Information available from the Office of Student Finan- Simmons College Student Health cial Services or the Office of Undergraduate Insurance Plan Admissions . Students should submit their All students taking 9 or more credits are financial aid applications concurrently with required by Massachusetts State law to enroll their applications for admission . Notice of in the Student Health Insurance Plan or awards will begin in March for the fall and be covered by a health insurance plan with summer semesters and in December for the comparable coverage . To ensure compliance spring semester . with Massachusetts State law, Simmons College students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the Student Health Plan, which is separate from the Health Cen- Registration and Financial ter fee . Students are not allowed to waive coverage with a foreign insurance carrier or Information Health Safety New Plan . Note: All tuition and fees are subject to revi- Simmons College does not offer student sion by the Board of Trustees . Health Insurance to students enrolled in less than 9 credits OR the dependent(s) of any Expenses: 2016-2017 Simmons College student . If you are covered under a comparable Tuition for full-time undergraduates insurance plan you may be eligible to waive (registered for 12 credits or more) is charged the Student Health Insurance Plan . Waivers on a flat-rate basis . Tuition for the 2016–2017 must be completed online at the website academic year is $18,750 ($20,575 for of our insurance provider, www universi. - nursing students) per semester . Tuition for tyhealthplans com. . The deadline to waive part-time undergraduates (registered for the Student Health Insurance Plan for the fewer than 12 credits) and Dorothea Lynde fall semester is September 17th and the Dix Scholars is based on a $1,170 (non-nurs- deadline to waive for the spring semester is ing) and $1,290 (nursing) charge per credit February 4th . Failure to waive by these dates hour of instruction . In addition, all full-time will result in mandatory enrollment with undergraduates (12 or more semester hours no possibility of reversal or refund of the per semester) and all part-time resident insurance costs . students must pay a health center fee ($415 per semester) . The health center fee entitles a student to the services of the Simmons Col- Payment Policies lege Health Center but does not include any College charges for tuition, fees, residence, accident or health insurance . The cost for and any prior balance must be paid in full room and board for undergraduates is $7,250 each semester before a student may attend per semester ($8,000 for Dix Scholars) . All classes . A student’s registration is complete full-time undergraduates and full-time Dix and official when the student has completed Scholars pay a $130 per semester student the registration forms and has settled all activity fee, which supports a number of stu- charges with the Office of Student Financial dent-run activities and events . A $450 fee is Services . Students are urged to complete charged each semester for students in study payment in full by the due dates of August abroad programs . 1 for the fall semester, December 15 for the For a full-time undergraduate student, the spring semester, and May 5 for the summer following College budget is suggested: semester . The College cannot assure that

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 43 payments received after the due date will be for an Electronic Check payment . Students processed in time to clear the student’s offi- can gain access to both the Electronic Check cial registration . Students who do not settle and Credit Card payment options using the their accounts prior to the first day of classes Online Student Account Center through may have to select courses on a space-avail- AARC . able basis . Students whose payments are Authorized users are individuals such received after the due dates will be charged as parents, an employer, a spouse, etc . who a $200 late payment fee ($100 is assessed at can make payments on behalf of a Simmons the due date; an additional $100 is assessed student . In order to become an authorized on the first day of the term) . A fee of $20, in user, the student must first grant access . Af- addition to the above late payment fees, will ter access has been granted, the authorized be charged for any dishonored check . user will automatically receive an email with Simmons College provides the conve- instructions to login and make payments . nience of making quick and easy online Authorized users will only have access to the payments toward your student account financial information the student has made balance . MasterCard, Visa, American available to them through the Student Ac- Express and Discover are accepted . Please count Center . They will NOT have access to note that a convenience fee of 2 75%. of the other information in AARC such as grades

Registration and Financial Information and Financial Registration total payment amount will also be charged or registration information . If you have to the credit card . Simmons College neither already been granted access as an authorized charges nor collects the convenience fee . You user you may access your account here: may also make a check payment online using https://sercure touchnet. com/C21377_tsa/. the Electronic Check option . There is no fee wwe/login jsp.

Full-Year Budget (2016-2017)

tuition resident commuter

Non-Nursing $37,500 $37,500

Nursing $41,500 $41,500

Residence $14,500 N/A

Resident (Dix Scholars) $15,376 N/A

Health Center Fee $830 $830

Student Activity Fee $260 $260

Non-Nursing Total $53,090 $38,590

Nursing Total $56,740 $42,240

Approximately $1200 should be budgeted for books and supplies .

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Payment by paper check should be mailed along these lines . Newly accepted students to either of the two addresses stated below: and their families will often receive direct mail advertisements from these firms . Ar- Payment with Billing Stub: rangements should be made well in advance Simmons College of the start of the academic year . The College PO Box 414104 is not able to control such offerings and Boston, MA 02241-4101 suggests that any tuition proposal be studied carefully before its terms are accepted . Payment without Billing Stub: Simmons College Tuition and Residence Deposits Cashier Window, W-207 A tuition deposit of $250 is required of all 300 The Fenway candidates upon acceptance . The deposit is Boston, MA 02115-5898 credited on the first bill, but it is forfeited if the student does not register for courses or presented at the Cashier Window at the during the year for which she is accepted . A College . residence deposit of $250 is required before The college participates in Higher One’s a room can be reserved on the College TuitionPay Payment Plan . Families that wish campus . It will remain on deposit while the to pay in interest free, monthly installments student is in residence . New students receive are encouraged to enroll in this plan . The the bill for this deposit with their admission monthly payment plan is a plan beginning in acceptance notice . May or June for the fall semester and in No- vember for the spring semester . Enrollment Refund Policies information is available at tuitionpayment- plan com/simmons. or by calling 1- 800-635- Undergraduate Tuition General Refund 0120 . Policy The College reserves the right to with- Tuition refunds will be granted only hold all of its services to students who have through the first four weeks of a semester . not met their financial obligations to the The date that appears on the official add/ College . Such services include mailing drop form filed with the registrar is used to transcripts, grades, references, and place- determine the refund amounts . Only official ment materials and use of various offices and add/drop forms will be accepted as evidence facilities . It should be noted that Simmons that a student has withdrawn from a class or has no deferred-payment plans and that all program . (Non-attendance in a class does College charges are payable by the applicable not constitute withdrawal from that class ). due dates, or the late payment fees will be Refund policy applies to any course dropped applied . after the start of the term . If the College refers a delinquent account to a collection agent or attorney, these costs, Special Rules Affecting Financial Aid plus all expenses associated with the collec- Recipients Refund Policy and Return of tion effort, will be due and payable . Many Title IV Funds parents and students prefer to pay tuition If a student should completely withdraw and other fees in monthly installments from all coursework once classes begin in and have found satisfaction with programs the fall or spring semesters, she may still be offered by a number of banks and other rep- accountable for a portion of tuition, fees, utable financial institutions offering services room, and board . Simmons College is re-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 45 Tuition General Refund Policy

courses dropped on or before tuition charges cancelled

September 16 100 percent September 23 80 percent September 30 60 percent October 7 40 percent October 14 20 percent

fall semesterfall 2016 on or after October 15 0 percent January 26 100 percent February 2 80 percent February 9 60 percent February 16 40 percent

Registration and Financial Information and Financial Registration February 23 20 percent

spring semester 2017 on or after February 24 0 percent

sponsible for adhering to rules established by tion, any associated expenses will be added the federal government that determine the to the balance due . Many privileges are amounts of federal financial aid (Stafford, suspended for students who are not in good Pell, Perkins, SEOG, TEACH) a student is standing with the College, including the allowed to keep toward college charges . The release of academic transcripts . Questions federal rules assume that a student earns her regarding refunds should be directed to the aid based on the period of time she remained Office of Student Financial Services . enrolled . State funds are also subject to change due to withdrawal . If a student is Dropping a Course considering withdrawal, she should meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss the Registration reserves a student’s place in financial implications . All non-financial aid a class . This registration is binding, both -fi students who withdraw from some or all nancially and academically . Should a student classes are subject to the Simmons general decide not to attend class, written notifi- refund policy, which provides partial re- cation to the registrar (using the add/drop funds of tuition only for the first four weeks form, available on the registrar’s website of classes . When a student withdraws, any and/or in the registrar’s office) is required . adjusted Simmons charges that have not yet Notification received after the payment been paid are still owed to the College . The due date of a student’s bill may result in the College will attempt to collect any unpaid assessment of a late payment fee . Courses charges, as well as late fees and interest dropped are subject to the above refund charges . If the account is referred for collec- policy .

46 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Registration and Financial Information Registration and Billing tion bills are also uploaded monthly to the Registration: New Students Online Student Account Center which can New and returning students should final- be accessed via AARC . Any student who ize their registrations by September 8 date does not receive a bill by these dates should with the Registrar) for the fall semester and request one from Student Financial Services . by January 17 for the spring semester . An For new students who are accepted to the officially registered student is one who has College after the respective billing dates not- completed the registration form per instruc- ed above, all charges are payable when billed . tions, has obtained any necessary approvals, Tuition charges are based on the full-time and has settled all charges with the Office student rate . of Student Financial Services . Students’ registrations should be final by the end of Registration: Returning Students the second week of classes . Students may, See academic calendar found on the Sim- with the permission of the instructor, reg- mons website for registration deadlines . No ister for classes during the third and fourth student may register for any course after the week of classes . No student may register for fourth week of either semester . any course after the fourth Friday of either semester . Billing: Returning Students Tuition bills are mailed Mid June for Billing: New Students the fall semester and mid-November for Initial tuition bills are mailed in mid-June the spring semester . They are sent to the for the fall semester and mid-November student’s permanent address as maintained for the spring semester . They are sent to the by the student on AARC . Any student who student’s permanent address as maintained does not receive a bill by these dates should by student on their AARC account . Tui- request one from Student Financial Services .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 47 48 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

Department of Africana are available for all interested students . Study abroad and modern language skills are highly Studies recommended . Students interested in dual degree programs or self-designed majors should Janie Ward, Chair and Professor consult with department faculty to design an Theresa Perry, Professor individualized program . Dawna Thomas, Associate Professor

Major in Africana Studies Africana Studies The intellectual domain of Africana Studies This course of study is for students who want (AST) consists of four major areas: to pursue a liberal arts major in Africana 1 . The study of African and European Amer- studies . Students who anticipate professional ican relationships beginning in the 16th careers or graduate study in liberal arts should century . consider this major track . The major requires 2 . The study of African/African American 36 semester hours comprising the following: community building, i e. ., African Ameri- AST 101 Introduction to Africana Studies cans’ founding and organization of eco- AST 102 Black Cultures in U .S . Society nomic, educational, religious, and cultural AST 240 African American Intellectual and institutions and related achievements of Political History self-determination . 3 . Africanity and diaspora studies in the • Eight semester hours contributing to an Americas, Africa, and Europe . interdisciplinary knowledge of Africana 4 . Africana women’s studies which seeks to studies, no more than four hours of which study race, gender, and culture in ways that may be taken in any one department . Cours- allow us to understand often interrelated es that count toward the satisfaction of this diasporic experiences across the globe . requirement include:

Each of these areas may be examined fur- AST/ ther by focusing upon specializations in the WGST 210 Sisters of the African Diaspora humanities (e .g ., literature, film, journalism), AST/ social sciences (e .g ., research, public policy, SOCI 249 Inequality: Race, Class, and health care), physical sciences (e .g ., environ- Gender in Comparative Settings mental studies), interdisciplinary studies (e .g ., AST 275 Soul, Funk, and Civil Rights women’s and gender studies, management, AST 300 Seminar in Selected Topics in education) or in professional programs (nurs- Africana Studies ing, teacher preparation, social work) . An AST AST 307 Black History at the Movies: major or minor is appropriate for students with Truth Telling or Story Telling strong interests in studies of Americans of col- AST 313 The Black Struggle for or; in the intersectional study of race, gender, Schooling in the United States and class in the humanities or social scienc- AST/SOCI/ es, or in one or more subject areas indicated WGST 365 Intimate Family Violence: A above . The department prepares students for Multicultural Perspective the labor market and continued professional AST 388 Black Popular Culture and the and graduate training by providing a solid Education of Black Youth foundation of critical, analytical, and tech- ENGL 163 African Influences in American nological skills . Pre-graduation internships Literature and Culture

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 49 ENGL 176 African American Fiction COURSES ENGL 275 American Modernism and the AST 101 Introduction to Africana Studies Harlem Renaissance (M5) (F) POLS 215 The Politics of Exclusion 4 sem . hrs . POLS 242 African Politics Considers the histories and cultures of people • Eight semester hours of electives . Courses and societies of the African diaspora with par- listed under the “interdisciplinary knowl- ticular emphasis on the United States and the edge” requirement may count as electives Caribbean . Students will gain an understand- only if they are not counted toward the satis- ing of the experiences of black people around faction of the “interdisciplinary knowledge” the world and develop the critical thinking requirement . skills to interpret those experiences across interdisciplinary perspectives . Ward Other electives are: ART 251 African Art: 3000 BC to the Present AST 102 Black Cultures in U.S. Society (F-1) ART 255 African American Art 4 sem . hrs . ENGL 220 African American Black communities today are more diverse Autobiographies than ever as they include African Africans, Af- HIST 210 The African American Experience rican-descended people from the West Indies from Colonial Times and elsewhere, and people from various Afri- Africana Studies Africana to Reconstruction can nations . This course will review key histor- HIST 213 Race and Ethnicity in U .S . History ical events, social movements, legal decisions, POLS 211 The Politics of Cities and migratory patterns from post-civil war to the present that serve to shape the national, • Eight semester hours from AST 350, AST regional, and historical contexts in which black 355, or AST 370 . people reside and the cultures produce . Topics Any AST course numbered 350 and above include identity development, educational will satisfy half of the College’s Independent achievement, intellectual traditions, insti- Learning requirement . Two such courses tutional development, cultural productions, will satisfy the entire Independent Learning black migrations, and current issues as they requirement . Students may also satisfy the arise . Ward College’s Independent Learning requirement by taking appropriate courses or completing AST/WGST 210 Sisters of the African Dias- approved projects in an area other than Afri- pora (F-1) cana Studies . 4 sem . hrs . An interdisciplinary lens is used to examine Minor in Africana Studies Black women’s experiences with sexism, color- The AST minor requires AST 355 or AST 300, ism, domesticity, sexuality, immigration, body AST 101, AST 102, or AST 240, and three addi- politics, and violence . The study of Black wom- tional courses at the 200 or 300 level . en across the African Diaspora (Cape Verdean, Caribbean, Afro Latina, and Black American) Departmental Honors illustrates how lived experiences transcend Departmental honors is offered to eligible national and societal boundaries, challenging students according to the College require- common assumptions of black womanhood . ments on page 26 . Majors with a minimum Thomas 3 .30 cumulative grade point average and a 3 .67 grade point average within the Department of Africana Studies are eligible for the departmental honors .

50 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 AST/SOCI/WGST 232 Race, Gender and people, descendents of Carib Indians and es- Health (M5) (F-1) caped Black African slaves . Examines migra- 4 sem . hrs . tion patterns, religious practices, and musical Examines the unique perspective of healthcare traditions of the Garifuna . Travel in Belize from the cultural lens appropriate to women includes a school-based community project in of color . Historical, social, environmental, and a Garifuna community, and trips to museums, political factors that contribute to racial and a Mayan ruin, the rain forest and a butterfly gender disparities in healthcare are analyzed . breeding ranch . Ward Students will develop cultural competency tools for more effective healthcare delivery . AST 275 Soul, Funk, and Civil Rights (F-2) Thomas 4 sem . hrs . Africana Studies Elements of black creative expression provide [AST 240 African American Intellectual and the backdrop and the timeline for our interro- Political History (M5) gation of the social movements, racial politics, 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2016 ]. and ultimate remaking of U .S . culture in the Examines the intellectual and political dis- 1960s and 70s . Major topics to be covered course of African Americans from the 19th include the Black Liberation Movements (i e. . century to the present . Topics include the the civil Rights and the Black Power Move- political debates of DuBois-Washington and ments), the emergence of racial consciousness King-Malcolm X, analysis of past/present and its impact on film and TV, the Black Arts lynching’s and church burnings in the South, Movement, and the emerging voices of black the philosophical foundations of cultural plu- feminist thought . The unforgettable music pro- ralism, Black nationalism, and contemporary duced and consumed by African Americans multiculturalism, the criticism of Black femi- (and others) in that time period (R&B, soul, nism/womanism and Black sexual politics, and funk, and disco) expands our understanding recent disputes between neoconservatives of U .S . history, philosophy, literature, politics, and their critics . Thomas and the arts today . Ward

[AST/SOCI 249 Inequality: Race, Class, and AST 300 Seminar in Selected Topics in Afri- Gender in Comparative Settings cana Studies (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or consent of the 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2011-2012 . instructor . Not offered in 2014-2016 ]. Offers an intensive study of a selected topic in Examines the historical origins of oppression Africana studies . Staff in the United States by exploring how slavery, colonialism and immigration have differen- AST 307 Black History at the Movies: Truth tially shaped various groups’ access to power . Telling or Story Telling (F-2) Explores contemporary struggles in South 4 sem . hrs . Africa . Examines impediments to the notion Examines the ways commercial films construct of the United States as a “mecca for diversity,” the memory and history of critical events in including critical explorations of how injus- African American cultural life and history . tices manifest themselves in the economy, The course interrogates representations of education, the family, the arts, the media, and enslavement, the Black Freedom Struggle, Jim other key institutions . Thompson Crow and integration in commercial films, specifically 12 Years a Slave, The Rosa Parks [AST 269 African Survivals and the Study of Story, Once upon a Time When We Were Col- the Garifuna People of Belize (TC) ored, 42-The Jackie Robinson Story, A Raisin in 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2016 ]. the Sun, and Malcolm X . Analyzes the work of Studies the history, culture, and language racial narratives (perspectives and ideology) in diversity of Belize with focus on the Garifuna post-civil rights America . Perry

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 51 [AST/SOCI 311 Critical Race Legal Theory Using Black narratives as data, students will 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. AST 101, PHIL 226, AST/ examine how Black people have experienced, SOCI 249, or consent of the instructor . Not interpreted, and resisted racial oppression in offered in 2014-2016 ]. the United States . Attention will be given to Chronicles critical race theory as an intellec- variables (individuals, institutional and cul- tual field created in dialogue with dominant tural formations) that have contributed to the race and legal constructions since the civil development of resiliency in a people . We will rights movement in the U .S . Gives particular also consider the ways in which racial oppres- attention to key contemporary legal and politi- sion leaves its mark on members of oppressed cal debates about affirmative action, assaultive and oppressor classes . In discussing the nar- speech, land rights, the punishment industry, ratives, we will draw on scholarship from the violence against women, and multicultural fields of history, anthropology, sociology, and education . Thompson social psychology . Perry

[AST 313 the Black Struggle for Schooling in AST 349 Directed Study (F, S) the United States 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2016 ]. Supervised by a member of the department . Examines African Americans’ struggle for Directed study addresses coursework required the right to an education in the United States, for the major or degree not being offered for-

Africana Studies Africana focusing on the content (historical and socio- mally that semester . Students work under the political) of specific struggles . Selected topics close supervision of a faculty member . Consent include: the pursuit of literacy by enslaved is required for a directed study, which does Africans, the ex-slave’s campaign for univer- not count toward the independent learning sal education in the South African American requirement . Staff literary societies, African American education in the Jim Crow South, Black education in AST 350 Independent Study (F, S) the post-civil rights era and African Ameri- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . cans’ struggle for the right to maintain their language . Perry AST 355 Senior Thesis (F, S) 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . AST 329 Race, Culture, Identity, and Staff Achievement (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . AST/SOCI/WGST 365 Intimate Family Vio- Examines historical, theoretical and empir- lence: A Multicultural Perspective (S-1) ical studies to understand, explain, predict 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: One of the four 100-level and intervene in the school performance of WGST courses, or AST 101, or SOCI 101, and students of color in the United States . Studies junior standing or consent of the instructor . variables affecting the school performance of Examines the scope and variety of violence in African Americans, West Indian Immigrants, the family from an interdisciplinary perspec- Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, tive that includes: (a) a theoretical framework Puerto Ricans, and Mexican Americans . Ex- of economics, law, public policy, psychology, amines educational practices and institutional and sociology, (b) a cross-cultural understand- and cultural formations that promote school ing of family violence against girls and women, achievement among Black and Latino students . and (c) an exploration of the sociopolitical, Perry legal, and cultural response to family violence . Discussion of the theories used to describe and AST 336 Black Narratives of Oppression, research family violence that includes: violence Resistance, and Resiliency (S-1) against women, children, intimate partners, 4 sem . hrs . and elderly family members . Thomas

52 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 AST 370 Internship (F, S) • The Department of Art and Music offers 4-8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the AST three majors: art, music, and an interde- chair . partmental major in arts administration; as In collaboration with the Career Education well as four minors: art, photography, arts Center and under supervision by a department administration, and music . faculty member, students intern for 10 to 15 • The department has the following residency hours per week (for 4 credits) in workplace requirement: normally, students majoring sites connected to their major . Staff in art or music take all courses required for the major within the department of Art and AST 388 Black Popular Culture and the Music . Transfer students must complete Education of Black Youth (F-1) a minimum of 16 credit hours within the 4 sem . hrs . department .

Examines Black popular culture formations • Students who pursue a double major or Art and Music (“Black Twitter”, hip-hop, spoken word, web combine a major and a minor within the series, reality TV, movies) that are produced department may not double-count courses . by Black people in the United States . Course • Students may not take required courses or focuses on the contradictions, problematics required electives for their major pass/fail . and possibilities in these cultural formations, In order to pass, students must earn at least asking whether and under what conditions a C- in pass/fail courses in the Department can they be resistant, subversive and critically of Art and Music . inform the education of Black youth . Draws on scholarship in education, sociology, African Department Learning Goals American studies, media studies and sociolin- I. Develop visual or aural literacy. guistics . Perry Students will: • Identify and utilize significant practices and processes of art or music . • Understand artistic and musical terminolo- Department of Art and Music gy, critical methods and historical contexts to analyze, criticize and interpret visual and Margaret Hanni, Chair and Associate Professor musical texts . Gregory Slowik, Professor • Apply their knowledge in effective oral and Colleen Kiely, Associate Professor written presentations . Heather Hole, Assistant Professor II. Develop and apply skills learned in an Edie Bresler, Associate Professor of Practice art or music practice course to create Bridget Lynch, Director, Trustman Art Gallery, original works of art or music. Associate Professor of Practice Students will: Kimberlee Cloutier-Blazzard, Lecturer • Demonstrate the technical skills and the Danica Buckley, Music Director of Simmons ability to organize the visual or musical el- College Concert Choir ements necessary to communicate concepts Marcia Lomedico, Administrative Assistant and experiences . • Produce creative works that demonstrate ADDITIONAL TEACHING FACULTY innovation in concepts, formal language Sara Egan and/or materials . Randi Hopkins Jaclyn Kain III. Articulate that the study of art or music Helen Popinchalk involves the mind, spirit and senses. Guhapriya Ranganathan Students will: Wendy Seller • Articulate, orally and in writing, the cul-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 53 tural and institutional purposes—historical n ART and contemporary—for the creation of art Courses in art are designed to strengthen and music . students’ visual literacy, to help them devel- • Engage in sophisticated oral or written op a broad knowledge base, and to hone key communication and critical discussions in creative and communication skills necessary which students argue and defend ideas and to their professional success . Studio courses offer new perspectives . focus on the direct practice of art making and • Recognize and analyze the significance of visual analysis, encouraging students both in cultural diversity in the creation of art and/ their creative thinking and technical profi- or music . ciency . Through art history, students explore IV. Apply classroom theory and practice to the cultural, political and social contexts in experiential learning within Boston’s which art has been produced and displayed, cultural institutions and creative com- and expand their writing and analytic skills . munity. Arts administration courses engage students Students will: with contemporary issues and institutions • Understand the role and value of cultural in the cultural community, and build criti- institutions in society . cal, writing and organizational abilities . Art • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of courses complement other disciplines in the professionals in cultural institutions . humanities, such as history, English, philos- Art and Music Art • Apply professional values and ethics in ophy, and communications . Art majors are classes and internships . strongly urged to include these and other areas in their programs of study and many complete Art and Music Departmental Honors a double major . • Students must have a 3 .5 GPA to apply . • A thesis-quality research paper or an inde- Major in Art pendent study project in art or music would The major in art includes courses in art history be eligible . and studio art practice . Students choose either • Students submit a written proposal to the area to emphasize, depending upon interest faculty supervisor with whom she would and career plans . Either emphasis can serve as like to work and then to the department for a foundation for further study at the graduate approval . level in art history or practice . The study of art • Project must be proposed and approved by leads to careers in a wide variety of fields, such April 15 for completion in the following as teaching, publishing, arts administration, fall semester or by October 30th for spring museum or gallery work, commercial art and semester completion . design, architecture, city planning, painting, • The student must receive an A grade from photography, or printmaking, etc . In all of professor for the project in order to be these areas, the major in art would profitably awarded Department Honors . be combined with a major in another area, such as English, history, philosophy, management, communications, or mathematics . Each student is encouraged to augment the required courses with in-depth study in the liberal arts and additional courses in the major; each student works with her advisor to develop a coherent course program that will meet her educational goals . Requirements: Students are required to take 28 semester hours in art, exclusive of the inde-

54 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 pendent learning requirements . Students will art courses, one of which must be ART 111, choose an emphasis in art history or art studio . ART 112, ART 138, and/or ART 139 plus one art history course . Art History Track • ART 100 is accepted for the art minor . There is no strict sequence in which art history courses must be taken, although the introduc- Minor in Arts Administration tory courses ART 141 and 142 are normally See page 62 . taken first . The required courses are: Minor in Photography • Five courses in art history . ART 100 is not A minor in photography requires five courses accepted for the major . from the following: • Two courses in art practice . The independent • ART/COMM 138 and/or 139 .

learning requirement may be taken in art or • Two or three 200 level photography courses . Art and Music another field . • Either ART 249 or ART 154 .

Studio Art Track Minor in Music • Students must take five courses in studio art A music minor consists of five courses in music and two courses in art history . history, theory and/or performance . Normally, • Students must take at least one of the follow- at least two courses must be at the 200 level or ing studio art courses: ART 111, ART 112, above . A minimum of twelve semester hours ART 138, and/or ART 139 . must be taken within the department to com- • Students must take one 200 or 300 level plete a minor in music . course . • The remaining three studio courses are COURSES | ART STUDIO electives . • One of the two art history courses must be ART 111 Draw What You See (M1) (F, S) ART 154 OR ART 244; the other course is 4 sem . hrs . an elective . ART 100 is not accepted for the Drawing requires developing awareness of how major . and what you see - perceptually, personally • The independent learning requirement may and culturally . In this introductory course, be taken in art or another field . students develop formal/technical skills, learn to use various wet and dry media and drawing Minors in Art processes, and stretch the imagination while The Department of Art and Music offers four exploring the complexity of vision . Requires minors in art as listed below . For transfer stu- no previous studio experience . Kiely, Lynch, dents, minimum of eight semester hours must Seller be taken within the department to complete a minor in art, arts administration, or photog- ART 112 Color Studio (M1) (F, S) raphy . 4 sem . hrs . This introductory studio course immerses Minor in Art you in the evocative and complex world of An art minor may emphasize either studio art color and its applications in art, design and or art history: culture . Students learn color theory and • Art History: Students must take four art his- develop technical, perceptual and conceptual tory courses and one of the following studio skills through hands-on weekly assignments, art courses: ART 111, ART 112, ART 138, or both formal and experimental . Working in ART 139 . paint and mixed media, you will explore the • Studio Art: Students must take four studio interdependent relationship between color and issues of visual communication . Requires

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 55 no previous experience, although ART 111 is ART/COMM 139 Color Photography CSI strongly encouraged . Kiely, Lynch, Rangana- (M1) (F, S) than, Seller 4 sem . hrs . Observing what’s in front of you is a discipline ART 117 Printmaking (M1) (F) akin to a detective solving a mystery . In this 4 sem . hrs . course students learn to successfully operate Presents a variety of basic printmaking a digital camera (DSLR) and apply Camera processes including wood block, calligraphy, Raw and Photoshop to produce dynamic color drypoint etching, stenciling, embossing, and prints . Our goal is exercising visual and critical monotypes . These techniques will be used to thinking muscles while enlivening personal explore the transformation of drawings, de- vision . DSLR cameras available for students signs, and ideas into prints . Popinchalk enrolled in the course . Bresler

ART 119 Sculpture (M1) (F) ART 183 Life Drawing (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Introduces students to hands-on experience Offers a more animated perspective to a spatial with the design and creation of small abstract environment than ART 111 . Requires no pre- and representational sculpture . Explores a vious studio experience and covers techniques broad range of natural and manufactured and concepts that may overlap basic drawing .

Art and Music Art materials (such as found and neglected objects, Includes work with a live model in numerous cardboard, wire and plaster) to create mobiles, contexts and explores a broad range of media wall hangings, reliefs, and freestanding sculp- and techniques . Relates the figure to other tures . Requires no previous studio experience . figures, an environment, and more conceptual Lynch, Bresler interpretations . Kiely, Seller

ART 121 Artist’s Books (M1) (S) ART 211 Drawing II: Contemporary Visions 4 sem . hrs . (S) Introduces creative bookmaking as a form of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART 111 or ART 183 or visual expression . Addresses the book as an art consent of the instructor . object . Students will be introduced to several Find your voice in drawing! This course builds ways of making books, unique construction, on skills developed in ART 111 or ART 183 and and basic hand-printing methods . Emphasizes emphasizes drawing as a cross-media tool and thinking visually about content . Lynch a conceptual process . Students are introduced to the use of color and mixed media and exper- ART/COMM 138 The Poetry of Photography iment with approaches including the perceptu- (M1) (F, S) al, conceptual, non-objective, narrative and the 4 sem . hrs . process-driven, culminating in an independent Like a poem, the art photograph often uses series of related works . Kiely, Lynch metaphor, allusion, rhythm, and profound attention to detail . In this course students learn ART 213 Painting: Observation to Expres- to create artful photographs while acquiring sion (M1) (F) the skills and craft of using a 35mm camera, 4 sem . hrs . Students are strongly encouraged to developing black and white film and making have taken ART 111 or ART 112 . gelatin silver prints in the darkroom . 35mm Develop basic painting skills while exploring cameras are available for students enrolled in the expressive potential of paint . This course the course . Bresler, Kain instructs the beginning painter in the materials and techniques of painting . Students learn various indirect and direct approaches

56 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 to painting—underpainting, glazing, impasto, will create portraits with processes including wet-in-wet—developing formal, perceptual and drawing, painting, collage and mixed media critical skills . Emphasizes color as it relates and explore traditional, expressive and concep- to both individual expressive concerns and tual approaches to creating portraits . Kiely pictorial structure, and introduces students to examples of historical and contemporary ART 222 Collage & Mixed Media (F) painting . Kiely, Lynch 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ONE of the following courses: ART 111, ART 112, ART 183, ART ART 215 Screen Printing (M1) (F) 211, ART 213 OR consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Students are strongly Recycle and transform your raw materials into encouraged to have taken ART 111, ART 112, art! This course explores a variety of forms of or ART 117 . representation from the 1950s to the present,

Teaches various methods of screen printing, focusing on collage and mixed media . Students Art and Music including paper and photo emulsion stencils, work with traditional (ex: paint, drawing me- direct application of screen painting fluid, as dia) and non-traditional materials (ex: recycled well as screen preparation and reclamation . and found materials) emphasizing experimen- Students learn the operation of an exposure tation, culminating in an independent body unit, various registration techniques, and good of work . Processes include photomontage, studio practice . Popinchalk collage, assemblage, transfer techniques and appropriation . Kiely ART 216 Screen Printing and Propaganda (S) 4 sem . hrs . ART/COMM 230 Special Topics in Photogra- Introduces students to the silk-screen process phy (F,S) and to its historical roots in advertising, pro- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 or ART/ motion, and propaganda . Students will learn COMM 139 a variety of techniques for screen printing Focusing on a timely theme or methodology in as they study the way artists, communities, contemporary photography, our aim is deep- and political groups have used silkscreen to ening students’ connection with changes in the get their message across to a wide audience . medium . Visiting artists as well as field trips Popinchalk to galleries and museums strengthen class investigations . Students produce a final portfolio ART 220 Photo Silk Screen Printing (F) of color or black and white prints . Themes and 4 sem . hrs . Introduces a variety of photo screen topics for particular semesters will be posted printing techniques and encourages transla- before registration begins . 35 mm cameras and tion of photographic imagery into expressive DSLRs are available for students enrolled in and personal statements . Designed for students the course . Bresler without prior experience in photography or screen printing . Popinchalk ART 231 Special Topics in Studio Art (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One 100 level course or ART 221 About Face: Portraits Now (S) consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ONE of the following Offers students an opportunity for immersion courses: ART 111, ART 112, ART 183, ART and concentrated study in topical themes in 211, ART 213, ART 222 or consent of the studio art, resulting in an independent project . instructor . Themes and topics for particular semesters Contemporary portraiture includes a multi- will be posted before registration begins . Kiely, tude of possibilities that go beyond the depic- Lynch, Popinchalk tion of an individual to create a portrait of our lives, cultures and times . In this course, you

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 57 ART/COMM 232 Advanced Digital Sandbox chosen path while learning about historical as (S) well as contemporary photographers who have 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 139 . contributed to the art of the open road . 35mm A playful workshop where students master and DSLR cameras are available for students cutting edge digital techniques and the craft of enrolled in the course . Bresler archival inkjet printing . We investigate a variety of artists’ practices at the forefront of the ART/COMM 256 Approaches in Contempo- evolving digital praxis, along with field trips to rary Photography (F,S) artist studios, galleries and museums . Students 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 or 139 . work on long-term projects of their choosing, From portraits to staged narratives, appropri- in color or black and white, with film or digi- ation to the conceptual landscape, students tally . DSLRs and 35 mm cameras are available explore a diverse range of methods and styles . for students enrolled in the course . Bresler Combining discussions, with visiting artists, field trips to gallery and/or museum exhi- ART/COMM 237 Advanced Black and White bitions, students produce a final portfolio Photography (S) of deeply intentional and considered photo- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 . Stu- graphs . 35 mm and DSLR cameras are avail- dents expand their knowledge of traditional able for students enrolled in the course . Bresler darkroom printing by engaging in advanced

Art and Music Art exposure and printing techniques, including ART/COMM 275 Photography in Collabora- working with gelatin silver fiber paper and the tion (S) alternative process known as cyanotype . 35 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 or 139 . mm cameras are available for students enrolled Students working collaboratively experience in the course . Bresler, Kain many benefits and inspirations from joining forces with someone else . They also learn valu- ART/COMM 239 Art of the Real: Documen- able strategies for working through creative tary Photography (F) frictions that may develop . Remaining open 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 or 139 . while acquiring new ways of working is at the How do you connect with honest, clear and heart of innovation and creativity . The goal of provocative story telling? In this class, students this class is offering students an opportunity engage with the documentary tradition by to experience how collaboration can broaden investigating cultural, political, ideological or their creative approach and outcome . The personal topics of their own choosing . Along group will apply to present their collaborations the way they are encouraged to refine their at the spring Undergraduate Symposium . To technical and aesthetic skills . Students work in this end we will write abstracts and edit larger digital, film, color or black and white . 35 mm portfolios for presentation to the public . 35 and DSLR cameras are available for students mm and DSLR cameras are available for stu- enrolled in the course . Bresler dents enrolled in the course . Bresler

ART/COMM 261 The Art of the Open Road ART 331 Special Topics in Studio Art (F,S) (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One 200 level course or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 138 or 139 . consent of the instructor . For photographers, “road trip” means freedom Offers students an opportunity for immersion and personal discovery . No matter what road and concentrated study in topical themes you travel, close observation between the here in studio art . Classes incorporate readings, and there is an opportunity to connect with trips to museums/galleries and visiting artist your surroundings and yourself . In this class talks to develop critical awareness of the field . students will follow and photograph traces of a Students create a portfolio of related works as a

58 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 final project . Topics or themes for a particular ent periods in art, the careers of significant semester will be posted in advance of registra- artists and the historical role of women in the tion . Kiely, Lynch production and commissioning of art . Uses the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts COURSES | ART HISTORY and the Gardner Museum for class visits and discussions as well as for individual study ART 100 Objects and Ideas: A Museum His- of the original works of art on view . Hanni, tory of Art (M1) (F, S) Cloutier-Blazzard 4 sem . hrs . Introduces the history of art based on the ART 154 Contemporary Art (M1) (F) world-class museum collections in the Boston 4 sem . hrs . area . Includes slide lectures and weekly field Examines art from 1945 to the present with trips to Boston-area museums and galleries, emphasis on the changing nature of the art Art and Music including the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard object, role of the artist, and audience for art in Art Museums, the Institute of Contemporary the second half of the 20th century . Empha- Art, the Gardner Museum, and others . Counts sizes primarily, but not exclusively, American towards the art minor . Lynch, Cloutier- art with attention to emerging awareness of Blazzard feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodern critical influences . Hopkins ART 141 Introduction to Art History: Egypt to The Renaissance (M1) (F) ART 210 Architecture of Boston (F) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Why do cultures and people make art? What Uses Boston and Cambridge to explore the does it convey about their beliefs or values history and theory of modern and pre-mod- and how does it do that visually? What art has ern American and European architecture . survived from ancient times and why? What is Considers such landmarks as Richardson’s the role of female and male artists and patrons revivalist Trinity Church, Pei’s internation- in different cultures? Students become fluent al-style Hancock Tower, and Le Corbusier’s in the language of visual art, explore differ- sculptural Carpenter Center within the wider ent kinds of cultural expression and study context of significant development . Lectures painting, sculpture, and architecture from the and museum and site visits required, as well as Egyptian pyramids to Michelangelo’s Sistine walking tours exploring Boston as architecture Ceiling . Includes frequent visits to the Muse- and urban design . Staff um of Fine Arts and the Gardner Museum . Hanni, Cloutier-Blazzard ART/EDUC 205 Thinking Through Art (F) 4 sem . hrs . ART 142 Introduction to Art History: Ba- Examines how viewers and students acquire roque to the 20th Century (M1) (S) critical thinking skills through their observa- 4 sem . hrs . tions and group discussions of art and studies What do we expect of art? What stories does student-centered learning and the inquiry it tell and why? How does it communicate to method of teaching . Students will gain expe- the viewer through purely visual means? How rience in facilitating discussion about works do we read a work of art? Students learn the of art based on the Visual Thinking Strategies language of western art from 1600 to the 20th method developed by a Harvard psychologist century and how it changes, by studying how and a museum educator . Students will study it looks, and the ideas and values it conveys the theoretical underpinnings to VTS and will over three centuries in Europe and the United acquire practical experience in using the meth- States . Students become familiar with differ- od . Group work, classroom observation, guest

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 59 speakers and visits to the Gardner Museum Magritte, Kahlo, Krasner, and Pollock . Uses and Museum of Fine Arts are included in the local museums for further study . Hanni, Hole work for this course . No experience in art or art history is necessary . Egan ART 245 American Art (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . ART 241 Special Topics in Art History (F,S) Studies painting, photography, sculpture, and 4 sem . hrs . architecture from the colonial period to the Provides in-depth study of a geographical area, 20th century . Considers how the nation during historic period or particular theme . Uses sem- various historical periods defined and present- inar format to equip students with increased ed itself through art . Explores the experiences facility in visual analysis, art history research of women artists in America and the role of the methods, individual research, bibliographic U .S . in the international art world . Investigates study, and critical evaluation . Topics for par- themes of portraiture, landscape, and the ticular semesters will be posted in advance of development of modernism . Examines artists registration . Hanni, Hole such as Copley, Sargent, Homer, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe at the Museum of Fine Arts . Hole ART 243 Moving to Modernity: Impression- ism and Beyond (F) ART 246 Art in the Age of Rembrandt (M1) 4 sem . hrs . (F)

Art and Music Art Students explore the social and political con- 4 sem . hrs . texts that underpin tremendous changes in art Why is Rembrandt so important in western throughout the 19th century in Europe . The art? What characterizes his work and how is it class will ask why artists turned to different influenced by the art and culture of Europe at subject matter and new ways of express- the time? This course broadly explores Dutch ing themselves, how these transformations painting during the 17th century, with em- influenced what the public came to expect phasis on the special development of realism, of art and how artists assumed a different secular subjects, a new kind of art market and role in modern society than they had previ- enhanced opportunities for women artists . ously held . The course looks in depth at the Rembrandt is considered in the context of his development of 19th-century Romanticism, time, compared with his contemporaries, and French Impressionism and Expressionism and discussed as both an innovator and a tradi- includes artists such as Turner, Monet, Cassatt, tionalist . Students will work closely with the Van Gogh and Gauguin . Includes class visits collections at the Museum of Fine Arts and the and individual study from works of art at the Gardner Museum . Hanni, Cloutier-Blazzard Museum of Fine Arts . Hanni, Hole ART 247 Art, Women and the Italian Renais- ART 244 20th-Century Art (S) sance (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Students are strongly 4 sem . hrs . encouraged, but not required to take ART 100, Was the Italian Renaissance a period of oppor- 141, or 142 . tunity, new perspectives and changing values Explores cubism, surrealism, abstraction for women? In what ways did women partici- and feminism in modern art . Considers the pate in the creation and commissioning of art? motivations behind these movements and their What roles did they play as the subjects of art? relationship to social and technological chang- What historical ideas influenced the places es as well as to long-standing traditions of art women inhabited in Renaissance society? history . Augments investigation of paintings, Students will explore historical, social, and sculpture, and photography with readings religious developments during the Renaissance about and by artists such as Picasso, Duchamp, as they influenced women’s roles in society,

60 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 including as writers, humanists, artists and ization through the 14th century . The second patrons of art . Students will become familiar part continues by surveying the grand imperial with significant artists of the period, male and traditions of the Ottomans, Safavids and female, as they build their knowledge of the Mughals, ending with considerations of “Ori- key ideas, values and practices of the period entalism,” colonialization and a look at some 1400-1600 in Italy . Class visits and individual contemporary artists . The course includes study of the works from this period at the Mu- visits to the Museum of Fine Arts and Gardner seum of Fine Arts and the Gardner Museum . Museum . Cloutier-Blazzard Hanni ART 251 African Art: 3000 BC to the Present ART 248 Women and Art (S) (M1) (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Students are strongly 4 sem . hrs . encouraged, but not required, to take ART 100, Introduces African art from 3000 BC through Art and Music 141, or 142 . the present, including Egyptian, Ashanti, Surveys paintings, sculpture, photography, Benin, Dogon, Bambara, Ife, and Ethiopian and architecture by women artists from art, as well as art from other African cultures . medieval times to the present; analyzes the Includes guest speakers (artists, historians, representations of women in the visual arts; curators, etc ). and visits to museums . Staff and introduces theoretical issues related to feminist theory and the place of women in an ART 252 Arts of China and Japan (M1) (F) expanding canon . Examines the contributions 4 sem . hrs . of artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Eva Hesse, Introduces the cultures of Japan and China Lee Krasner, and Cindy Sherman . Hole through a study of painting, sculpture, and architecture . Considers stylistic developments ART 249 History of Photography (M1) (S) and regional and historical characteristics in 4 sem . hrs . the context of the social, religious, and politi- Students will explore the diverse reasons for cal history of these countries . Makes use of the and shapes of photography’s development superb Asian collection at the Museum of Fine and popularity from the mid 19th to the 21st Arts for an important opportunity to study century, as they explore how photographic firsthand a wide variety of Asian art . Cloutier- technology has changed in response to concep- Blazzard tual demands from photographers and viewers and how expectations of photography have [ART 255 African American Art (M1) (F) transformed over time . The course considers 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016-2017 ]. the dialogue between painting and photogra- Surveys the history of African American art, phy now and in the past, as well as the genres with a strong emphasis on the contributions of of portraiture, landscape, documentary, and African people to American culture, including photojournalism . Hanni, Staff special attention to the role of African people in developing world art . Includes tours of ART 250 Survey of Islamic Arts (S) museums, galleries, artists’ studios, and other 4 sem . hrs . institutions involved in the arts . Hole This introductory class provides an overview of Islamic art (sculpture, architecture, painting ART 343 Special Topics in Art History (F,S) and decorative arts) from its formation in the 4 sem . hrs . 7th century to the present . The first part of the Provides in-depth examination of a geographi- course focuses on religious context and the cal area, time period, or theme . Uses a seminar development of the Islamic artistic tradition, format to equip students with greater facility following its geographic spread and regional- in visual analysis, art historical methodologies,

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 61 bibliographic study, individual research, and Interdisciplinary Major in Arts critical evaluation . Topics for particular semes- Administration ters will be posted in advance of registration . The Department of Art and Music offers this Hanni, Hole interdepartmental major in conjunction with the Department of Communications and the ART 347 Art of the Gardner Museum (S) Program in Management . The major provides 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Requires consent of in- an opportunity for students to prepare for structor . Students are strongly advised to have careers in the arts, including management, completed at least one art history course prior finance, public relations, promotion and to enrolling in 347 . marketing, social media, art or music editing Examines the Isabella Stewart Gardner Mu- in museums or publishing houses, and man- seum in depth: the woman responsible for its agement of public and corporate art activity, existence, the cultural contexts in which it was foundations, art galleries, and concert halls . formed around the turn of the century, and A student may choose courses in art or music, those in which it exists today . Through read- depending upon her strengths and interests . ings and course meetings at the museum, this Internship experience in one of these areas is upper-level seminar explores the spectacular an integral part of the major . The major offers collections at the Museum . Gardner’s unique a choice of emphasis in management, commu- vision for displaying art in her palace, as well nications, or digital communications . Depart-

Art and Music Art as the roles of various departments, and the mental advising assists students in selecting challenges of being an idiosyncratic museum the track appropriate for their career goals . in 21st century America . Hanni Requirements: Students are required to take 52 semester hours, including 32 in the ART 349 Directed Study (F, S) Department of Art and Music and 20 in one of 4 sem . hrs . the three professional tracks listed below . Directed study addresses coursework required for the major or degree not being offered for- Art mally that semester . Students work under the Two out of four studio courses; students can- close supervision of a faculty member . Consent not choose both ART 138 and ART/COMM is required for a directed study, which does 139 . not count toward the independent learning requirement . Staff ART 111 Draw What You See ART 112 Color Studio ART 350 Independent Study (F, S) ART/ 4 sem . hrs . Staff COMM 138 The Poetry of Photography ART/ ART/MUS 370 Internship in Art or Music COMM 139 Color Photography CSI (F, S) 4 or 8 sem . hrs . In addition: Offers students “hands-on” experience in an ART 141 Introduction to Art History: arts organization such as a gallery, museum, Egypt to The Renaissance music program, concert hall, or arts nonprofit . ART 142 Introduction to Art History: Internship sites are selected in consultation Baroque to the 20th Century with advisor based on interest and learning AADM 143 Boston Arts in Action goals . Staff AADM 390 Arts in the Community (Internship and Seminar) One elective in art history

62 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Music Digital Communications MUS 120 Introduction to Music: Core: The Middle Ages to Early CS 112 Introduction to Computer Romanticism Science MUS 121 Introduction to Music: COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Early Romanticism to the COMM 244 Web Design Present AADM 143 Boston Arts in Action Electives (choose 2): AADM 390 Arts in the Community ART/ (Internship and Seminar) COMM 139 Color Photography CSI [cannot Three electives in music history, theory, or be double-counted as a studio performance class for the major]

ART/ Art and Music Management Track COMM 232 Advanced Digital Sandbox Core: COMM 333 Web 2 MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- Management tions and Social Media MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven MGMT 250 Principles of Marketing Programming CS 333 Database Design and Electives (choose 2): Implementation MGMT 221 Project Management IT 320/ MGMT 223 Learning by Giving CS 321 Web Services and Web-Centric MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership Computing MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- LIS 432 Concepts in Cultural Heritage tions and Behavior Informatics (consent of the instructor) Communications Track in Public Relations LIS 446 Art Documentation (consent of and Marketing the instructor) Core: LIS 435 Music Librarianship (consent of COMM 186 Introduction to PR and the instructor) MarComm MGMT 250 Principles of Marketing Minor in Arts Administration COMM 281 Writing for PR and MarComm An arts administration minor may emphasize either music or art AND management or Electives (choose 2): communications . COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof AADM 143 and one other AADM course COMM 286/ Two art history or two music history courses MGMT 232A Introduction to Advertising One course from the following: COMM 122, COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 186, MGMT 100, and MGMT 110 tion and Social Media MGMT 230 Why We Buy (Consumer COURSES Behavior) MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value AADM 143 Boston Arts in Action (M1) (F) MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- 4 sem . hrs . tions and Consumer Behavior Go behind the scenes of Boston’s art world, MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business and learn about the structure and function MGMT 335 Marketing Research of cultural organizations around the globe . This class emphasizes firsthand experience of

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 63 Boston’s visual and performing arts institu- n MUSIC tions through site visits, concerts, exhibitions, Music by its very nature absorbs prevailing guest lectures, readings and discussions . It also musical, social, and expressive influences from examines theory and best practices in nonprof- many diverse cultures, thereby becoming truly its, including audience outreach, education, international in spirit . Courses in music are curation, fundraising and performance man- designed as cultural enrichment for students agement . This class serves as an introduction whose principal interests are in other disci- to the Arts Administration major . Hole plines and for students pursuing a major in music . Music courses develop the student’s AADM 253 Special Topics in Arts Adminis- ability to listen intelligently to a wide spectrum tration (F,S) of music from many traditions . The introduc- 4 sem . hrs . tory courses present a general appreciation of Focuses on a particular theme or methodolo- music by exploring traditional Western music gy in arts administration and offers in-depth as well as the music of non-Western cultures . exploration and development of expertise in Such experience is extremely beneficial to a the field . Hole liberal arts education and will enhance the student’s creative work and performance in AADM 236 New York City Arts Administra- the humanities, science, and other professional tion Institute (S) areas . It also provides an excellent background Art and Music Art 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of instructor . for more specialized offerings . There is no The Institute is an intensive, four-week travel strict sequence in which music courses must course that introduces students to the New be taken; however, the introductory courses York art world during the month of June . The (MUS 120 or 121) are normally taken first . class visits and meets with leading profes- Students who take MUS 349 Directed sionals at museums, theaters, auction houses, Study at the New England Conservatory are re- dance companies, galleries, archives, artists’ quired to take MUS 110, 111, 120, or 121 before studios, conservation labs and more . Stu- or at the same time as their first semester of dents also attend a variety of music, dance applied music . Depending upon the student’s and theater performances . These experiences musical background and with the permission are accompanied by an Arts Administration of the instructor, it is possible to fulfill the seminar that examines the history, structure, course requirement for MUS 349 Directed tensions, biases and challenges of the New Study with any Simmons music history or York art world . Hole theory course . A student’s musical and technical proficiency with any instrument or voice AADM 390 Internship and Seminar: Arts in should be at an advanced intermediate level or the Community (S) above . Therefore, a consultation with the music 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. AADM 143 or consent of faculty is necessary before registration can be instructor . completed . The department welcomes students Provides an integrated seminar and internship wishing to develop joint majors with other experience for students in arts administration . departments; such students should consult Combines academic and experiential learning with the music faculty about ways to integrate in a professional context . Includes internships their interests . in museums, galleries, concert halls, theater companies, or other institutions involved in Majors in Music the arts . Reading and writing assignments Majors offered in music include arts admin- explore issues related to nonprofit arts man- istration, and a music major with a music agement . Hole history or an applied music (performance) track . The study of music can lead to careers

64 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 in a wide variety of fields, including teaching, vatory of Music may be elected for credit by performance, arts administration, music edit- qualified students . Under the provisions of an ing and publishing, recording, programming inter-institutional agreement between the New for radio and television broadcasts, etc . The England Conservatory of Music and Simmons major in music would be enriched if combined College, duly enrolled students at Simmons with a major in another area, such as English, College may elect to include in their pro- communications, management, or history . grams for full credit certain courses normally Requirements: Students are required to offered by the conservatory, subject to certain complete 32 semester hours in one of the specified conditions, the details of which tracks listed below: should be obtained from the Department of Art and Music . A Simmons student who Applied Music Track wishes to pursue a course at the conservatory

• Four applied music courses must be recommended by the music faculty Art and Music • One course in music theory at Simmons College . The student will then be • One course in music history referred to the New England Conservatory of • Two electives chosen from music history or Music . Simmons College and the New England theory courses, depending upon interest Conservatory reserve the right to determine whether prerequisites for the course in ques- Music History Track tion have been met and whether the student • Four music history courses (two at the 200 is fully qualified to pursue the course elected . level) Please see additional information found under • One course in theory or theoretical studies . MUS 349 Directed Study on page 63 . • One applied music course • Two electives chosen from music history, The Simmons College Concert Choir theory, or applied studies, depending upon Danica Buckley, Music Director interest The Simmons College Concert Choir is a 30- to 40-voice chorus open to all in the Sim- Interdepartmental Major and Minor in mons community, including undergraduate, Arts Administration graduate, and continuing education students, The Department of Art and Music offers an as well as faculty and staff . Rehearsals begin interdepartmental major in arts administra- in September and January and take place tion with an emphasis in music . Information once a week . The Concert Choir prepares two concerning this major begins on page 58 . A programs each year, performing one major minor in arts administration is also offered . concert at the end of each semester . The reper- See page 59 . toire includes classical music written for voice from the Renaissance to the 20th century . Minor in Music Some choral singing experience is helpful but A music minor consists of five courses in music not necessary . history, theory and/or performance . Normally, at least two courses must be at the 200 level or Minor in Performing Arts above . A minimum of 12 semester hours must The Colleges of the Fenway minor in perform- be taken within the department to complete a ing arts integrates performing experiences minor in music . with classroom study of the performing arts: dance, music, theater, and performance art . Other Programs The minor includes study, observation, and The New England Conservatory of Music practice of the performing arts . It consists of Performance studies and theoretical courses a required introductory course, Introduction regularly offered at the New England Conser-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 65 to Performing Arts, three discipline-specific Ages to the Renaissance, to Bach, Mozart, and courses (dance, music and theater), and one early Beethoven . Slowik upper-level course, as well as three semesters of an approved performance ensemble . Please MUS 121 Introduction to Music: Early Ro- visit www colleges-fenway. org/performingarts. manticism to the Present (M1) (S) for details . Contact Professor Gregory Slowik, 4 sem . hrs . the Simmons College performing arts advisor, Music conveys many emotions, from the most for more information . intimate expression to breathtaking grandeur . It may transport the listener to a distant time COURSES or a foreign land . Music has been used as a political tool, an adornment to religious expe- MUS 110 The Language of Music (M1) (F) riences and for pure enjoyment . This survey of 4 sem . hrs . music concentrates on listening to and appreci- Introduces the language of music in Western ating a wide variety of musical styles . Import- and non-Western traditions . Discusses musical ant goals of this course include developing notation and terminology, tonal melodic sing- an understanding of a diverse body of music, ing and hearing, meter, rhythmic practice, and various compositional styles and the role mu- beginning concepts of harmony . Provides a sic played within society, from the influence of beneficial background for other music courses . non-Western cultures on international music,

Art and Music Art Slowik such as African and Asiatic, works of women composers, jazz, and musical theater . Slowik MUS 111 How Music Works (S) 4 sem . hrs . MUS 125 The Symphony (M1) (F) Discusses the music of numerous cultures and 4 sem . hrs . stylistic periods and their function within Enhances the listener’s appreciation of various societies . Introduces examples of symphonic music: symphonic trends from nontraditional notation leading to discussions pre-classic through the 20th century, develop- and analysis of diverse compositions . Requires ment of orchestral instruments and symphonic a basic understanding of music notation and forms, and historical and biographical infor- familiarity with the keyboard . Reviews and mation about each composition and composer . strengthens concepts from MUS 110 . Note: Integrates live concerts by the Boston Sympho- MUS 110 and 111 are designed in sequence but ny Orchestra in Symphony Hall and by other may be taken separately . Slowik musical organizations in Boston . Slowik

MUS 120 Introduction to Music: The Middle [MUS 130 (TC) Music in Austria: the Imperi- Ages to Early Romanticism (M1) (F) al Legacy (M1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016-2017 ]. Music conveys many emotions, from the most Examines the lives of Haydn, Mozart, and intimate expression to breathtaking grandeur . Beethoven . Normally beginning in Salzburg It may transport the listener to a distant time we study compositions by Mozart and other or a foreign land . Music has been used as a composers of Salzburg and attend performanc- political tool, an adornment to religious expe- es in 18th-century houses, churches, and pal- riences and for pure enjoyment . This survey of aces where these composers worked on a daily music concentrates on listening to and appreci- basis . Then our venue changes to Vienna which ating a wide variety of musical styles . Import- offers an opportunity to experience the energy ant goals of this course include developing of a great city that has been a musical and an understanding of a diverse body of music, political capital for centuries . Day trips include various compositional styles and the role the lakes region of Salzburg, the Austrian Alps, music played within society, from the Middle and museums and historic sites . Slowik

66 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 MUS 141 Mozart: The Man and His Music In the midst of the chaos of the Napoleonic (M1) (S) Wars and other upheavals during the 19th cen- 4 sem . hrs . tury, music in Europe changed dramatically . Focuses on Mozart’s life and music primarily Balance and symmetry in music favored by the by studying his compositions . Develops an Classical composers were replaced by works understanding of the structure of the music as containing a wealth and depth of extreme well as Mozart’s relationship with 18th century emotion and romance . Students study the Vienna . Discusses the effect of the Enlighten- revolutionary power in Beethoven’s works, the ment upon the aristocracy, the church, and the rise of the Bohemian artist and the passion and musician . Requires no previous background in drama of Italian Grand Opera . Asiatic cultures music . Slowik such as Japan and Bali, the rise of nationalism as peoples struggle against the domination of

MUS 165 Music in Film (M1) (S) empires, and a quirky fascination with the ma- Art and Music 4 sem . hrs . cabre are important influences on composers Introduces the unique art of music for film . and their music . In addition, we study signifi- Screens films representing various eras and cant compositions by Clara Schumann, Fanny cultures and explores the film score . Presents Mendelssohn-Hensel and American composer genres including adventure, drama, musical, Amy Beach . Slowik science fiction, and animated films . Studies music by the greatest film composers, includ- MUS 239 Music That Changed the World ing Erich Korngold, Max Steiner, Bernard (M1) (S) Herrmann, John Williams, and others . Slowik 4 sem . hrs . Looking for new means of self expression, mu- MUS 222 Music in America (M1) (F) sicians, artists and writers rejected traditional 4 sem . hrs . forms and methods of creativity in Paris at the Introduces America’s multicultural musical turn of the 20th century . Students study these tradition, including Native American, African explosive new ways of creating music, art, and American, and Hispanic contributions, with literature that changed the world forever . Top- consideration of related material such as ics include Debussy, Impressionism, Stravin- painting, sculpture, architecture, dance, and sky, Picasso, Gertrude Stein . Slowik literature . Gives special attention to work songs, jazz, blues, ragtime, concert repertoire, MUS 349 Directed Study (F,S) and musical theater as well as influences upon 4 sem . hrs . European cultures . Slowik Private lessons with faculty of the New En- gland Conservatory . Requires musical and MUS 232 Bach to Beethoven: Music in the technical ability at an advanced intermediate 18th Century (M1) (F) level or above on an instrument or voice to 4 sem . hrs . be studied . Department approval is required . Surveys music and related disciplines in the Slowik 18th century . Discusses great changes in society, contact with non-Western countries, MUS 350 Independent Study (F,S) and the musician’s place within society . Topics 4 sem . hrs . include Bach and Handel, E . Jacquet de la Individualized projects at an advanced level . Guerre, Haydn and Mozart, the American and Slowik French Revolutions, Voltaire, Jefferson, and others . Slowik MUS/ART 370 Internship (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . MUS 234 The Romantic Century (M1) (S) Refer to ART 370 . Staff 4 sem . hrs .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 67 • Public Health Department of Biology • Accelerated five-year programs: BS Biol- ogy/MS Nutrition, BS Exercise Science/ D . Bruce Gray, Chair and Associate Professor MS Nutrition or BS Public Health/MS Mary Owen, Professor Nutrition (jointly offered with Nutrition Jane Lopilato, Associate Professor Department in School of Health Studies) Elizabeth Scott, Associate Professor • Certification for teaching biology at the Maria Abate, Assistant Professor middle school and secondary school levels Randi Lite, Associate Professor of Practice is also possible by enrollment in the edu- Anna Aguilera, Assistant Professor cation department . Charlotte Russell, Senior Lecturer Cassandra Saitow, Lecturer For further information about the Biology Jyl Richards, Laboratory Manager Department refer to the Simmons College Tracy Machcinski, Laboratory Supervisor website . Victoria Galloway, Administrative Assistant Senior Thesis in Biology

The department’s offerings are designed to Departmental Honors help students develop an understanding of the The Department of Biology offers the oppor- scope and the specialties of biology, as well as tunity for students in any of our six majors

Biology an appreciation of modern biological trends . and education track to receive Departmental An inquiry-based approach is utilized in the Honors upon graduation . Students who have laboratory components of biology courses; this earned an outstanding GPA in Simmons bi- experience is integral to a student’s under- ology courses (minimum of six required) and standing of scientific principles and allows the who receive an A in BIO 355 (Senior Thesis in student to apply critical thinking, problem Biology) will receive Departmental Honors in solving, and creativity in approaching scien- Biology . This designation in Biology is given to tific problems . Undergraduate preparation in those seniors whom the department considers biology may lead to career opportunities in to have completed outstanding work in the university, hospital, government and commer- department . cial laboratories in areas such as animal and plant physiology, developmental and evolu- Departmental Recognition tionary biology, genetics and molecular biol- This designation in Biology is given to those ogy, neurobiology, cell biology, biochemistry, seniors whom the department considers to microbiology, immunology, ecology, marine have completed outstanding work in the de- biology, public health and biotechnology . The partment . Such recognition is included on the curriculum also prepares students for graduate student’s transcript . This recognition is usually study in biology, medicine, dentistry, veteri- calculated as the top 10% of GPAs of majors in nary science, and allied health careers . Coop- the Department of Biology and is included on eration with other departments in the College the student’s transcript . provides opportunities for joint programs, Student Learning Outcomes in the such as interdisciplinary majors . The following Department of Biology is a list of majors and programs offered by the Students will gain: Biology Department: a) Knowledge of broad sweeping core concepts • Biology in biological science . • Biochemistry b) Knowledge of studies linking evolutionary • Environmental Science concepts with experimental studies from the • Exercise Science molecular, cellular and physiological and • Neuroscience and Behavior behavioral level of living organisms .

68 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 c) Skill in analysis, measurement and inter- To complete the minimum requirements, pretation of experimental data published in students must take three additional cours- primary research articles in both cellular es in biology, at least two of which must be and molecular studies as well as organismal numbered 300 or higher . In the senior year, studies . students must satisfy their independent study d) Knowledge of statistical analysis, and hy- requirement by taking two semesters of BIOL pothesis generation and testing techniques . 350, BIOL 355 or BIOL 370 . e) Skills necessary to conduct original scientif- Prerequisites: Students are required to ic research at either the cellular, cognitive, or take CHEM 111 or 113, 114, and 225 as well as organismal level . MATH 120 or MATH 118 (or MATH 227 or f) Skills necessary to successfully work in MATH 229) . Students interested in medical or groups, valuing and respecting each other’s dental school or in pursuing graduate study in opinions, accepting constructive feedback, certain areas of biology should plan to include and take responsibility for completing additional courses in CHEM 226, MATH 121, shared tasks . and a year of physics . Students interested in g) The ability to clearly communicate concepts careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, Biology in biology and interdisciplinary majors, and podiatry, veterinary medicine, and the allied defend conclusions in writing and orally to health professions should consult the health diverse audiences: lay public, students, and professions advisor, Professor Bruce Gray, biology professionals in their own area of Department of Biology . expertise . Minor in Biology Major in Biology A minor in biology requires BIOL 113 General Biology is the study of life and includes a broad Biology and four additional courses in biology, range of biological disciplines . Undergrad- all of which must be designated BIOL and uate women are well-prepared for graduate numbered 200 or above . Students should studies and careers with a strong foundation contact the department chairperson to discuss in biological principles and methodology, as course selection . a result of the department’s student centered No more than two courses can be counted classroom, laboratory, and research experienc- from transfer credits; these must be approved es . For students desiring a broad education in by the department chairperson . the life sciences, ranging from the molecular and cellular level to that of populations and Education Track ecosystems, this major provides maximum This track is recommended for students flexibility in preparation for careers in biology, majoring in elementary school education who biotechnology, and related fields; it also serves desire a general science background with an as excellent preparation for graduate and pro- emphasis in biology . It is not recommended fessional schools . for students planning on graduate school or Requirements: Students planning a pro- research careers . Students wishing to teach gram in biology satisfy the core requirements on the secondary level must take the courses by taking the following courses: detailed above to fulfill the major in Biology . Requirements: Students taking the educa- Year 1: BIOL 113 General Biology tion track should enroll in BIOL 113 General BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology Biology and CHEM 111 Introductory Chem- Year 2: BIOL 222 Animal Physiology istry: Inorganic in their first year . In subse- BIOL 225 Cell Biology quent years, students should enroll in four biology courses numbered above 200, one of Year 3: BIOL 336 Genetics which should be either BIOL 245 Principles of

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 69 Ecology or BIOL 333 Marine Biology . Students prerequisite courses . A student may find it con- must also take BIOL/PHYS 103 Great Discov- venient to take MATH 120 and/or MATH 121 eries in Science and any two of the following: during the summer . The advanced biochemis- CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic, try lab, CHEM 347, provides an opportunity NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition Science, to learn more advanced techniques in biotech- or PHYS 105 Science and Technology in the nology . Everyday World: The Way Things Work . The independent learning requirement can be Graduate School Preparation satisfied by successfully completing EDUC 382 To meet the ACS standards described above Practicum: Elementary School (Grades 1–6) or under chemistry major, biochemistry majors two semesters of BIOL 350 or BIOL 370 . must include two additional 300-level chemistry electives chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM **Please note: The Department of Biology con- 343, CHEM 346, CHEM 347, or CHEM 348 . tinues to support students who wish to partici- Majors are also urged to take a physiology pate in the Public Health program . Information course such as BIOL 222 . on the Department of Public Health can be found on page 251 . Requirements: First Year Joint Major in Biochemistry BIOL 113 General Biology

Biology The major in biochemistry is jointly admin- BIOL 221 Microbiology istered by the departments of biology and CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: chemistry and is approved by the American Inorganic or CHEM 113 Chemical Society . The rapidly growing field of Principles of Chemistry biochemistry involves the application of bio- CHEM 114 Organic Chemistry I logical and chemical concepts and techniques MATH 120 Calculus I to the understanding of life processes such as MATH 121 Calculus II the determination of hereditary traits, utili- Sophomore Year zation of energy, propagation of nerve signals, BIOL 225 Cell Biology and the molecular basis of physiological and CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II pharmacological phenomena . CHEM 226 Quantitative Analysis Biochemists are involved in agriculture, PHYS 112, 113 Fundamentals of Physics medical research, biotechnology, nutritional research, and other areas at the interface of Junior Year chemistry and biology . Students majoring BIOL 337 Molecular Biology in biochemistry will be well equipped for CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and professions in research and industry, as well as Kinetics the pursuit of graduate study in biochemistry, CHEM 345 Biochemistry medicine, genetics, and other related fields . 300-level elective in biology or chemistry Requirements: The program consists of a core of chemistry and biology courses Senior Year beginning in the first year and continuing for 300-level elective in chemistry or biology the first three years, a choice of two 300-level elective courses in chemistry and/or biology, Biochemistry majors do their independent and a one-year independent study project study research either in chemistry (CHEM culminating in a thesis . In addition, there are 355) or in biology (BIOL 350 or BIOL 355) . If six prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, registered for CHEM 355, biochemistry majors calculus, and physics . The following list of must also register for CHEM 390 Chemistry requirements includes both the core and the Seminar .

70 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Joint Major in Environmental Science BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology Environmental science is a joint major offered or BIOL 221 Microbiology by the Departments of Biology and Chemis- ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics try . This major recognizes the importance of environmental problems in the contemporary Junior Year world and the expansion of career opportuni- BIOL 245 Ecology* ties as well as graduate programs in this area . ENVI 201 Environmental Forum Environmental science is a broad interdisci- (2 credits)** plinary field working to understand the inter- Senior Year actions among physical, chemical, biological, BIOL 322 Evolution* and human factors . A comprehensive under- PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics* standing of how the environment functions and the influence of human actions has the *Please note these courses are offered every potential for improved conservation, sustain- other year . Take care to plan course sequence able development, and restoration of natural accordingly . resources . Concerns about environmental **This course is offered through the Colleges of Biology degradations are ever more pressing in the 21st the Fenway and may be listed as CR-101 . century and have led to a growing demand for specialists in this field as well as programs to Electives: In consultation with and with ap- train these specialists . proval of the Environmental Biology concentration advisor, the student selects a total of TRACKS five electives in addition to the core courses . There are two tracks within the Environmental With approval of the concentration advisor Science major: 1) the Environmental Biology courses not included in this list can be selected Track, which emphasizes both laboratory as electives if consistent with the student’s and field components as well as broad inter- subfield concentration . disciplinary alternatives (see description of Environmental Biology Track below) and 2) Two electives courses from the Science list (at the Environmental Chemistry Track which least one at the 300-level): emphasizes an analytical laboratory approach BIOL 222 Animal Physiology to environmental problems (see Chemistry BIOL 333 Marine Biology Department for details on Environmental BIOL 336 Genetics Chemistry Track) . BIOL 340 Plant Biology or BIOL 107 Plants and Society n BIOLOGY TRACK BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology First Year (Field study travel) BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) BIOL 347 Human Development and CHEM 109 General, Organic, and Genetics Biochemistry for Public Health CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis or CHEM 111 Introductory CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming Chemistry and CHEM 112 CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology Organic Chemistry HON 308 Sustainability and Global BIOL 104 Introduction to Warming Environmental Science SURV 150 Overview of Surveying Technol- Sophomore Year ogy (Wentworth) – GIS skills MATH 118 Introductory Statistics MATH 120 Calculus I (or MATH 227 or MATH 229) MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 71 NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics II Junior Year Three elective courses from the Arts and BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental Humanities course list: Science ART 245 American Art or BIOL 245 Ecology ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and ENVI 201 Environmental Forum Resource Use CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming ECON 239 Government Regulation of or HON 308 Sustainability and Industry Global Warming ECON 247 Environmental Economics or CHEM 331 Thermodynamics HIST 205 Global Environmental History MGMT 224 Socially-Minded Leadership Senior Year POLS 101 Introduction to American PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics (2 credits) Politics CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (1 credit) POLS 102 Introduction to International Politics Electives (8 credits) – choose two: POLS 217 American Public Policy CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II

Biology POLS 220 International Organization and CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Law CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology SOCI 241 Health Illness and Society SOCI 321 Sociology of Food Independent Learning SOCI 267 Globalization This all-College independent learning requirement (eight semester hours) is usually Independent Learning met in the senior year in either the biology This all-College independent learning re- department through BIOL 350 Independent quirement (eight semester hours) is usually Laboratory Research, BIOL 355 Thesis or BIOL met in the senior year in either the biology 370 Internship or in the chemistry department department through BIOL 350 Independent through CHEM 350 Independent Study in Laboratory Research, BIOL 355 Thesis or BIOL Chemistry . 370 Internship or in the chemistry department through CHEM 350 Independent Study in Exercise Science Program Chemistry . This program provides a challenging educational experience for students who wish n CHEMISTRY TRACK to pursue health/fitness careers . The major First Year provides hands on experience in the health/ BIOL 113 General Biology fitness industry tied to core academic prepa- CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry ration in the science of exercise and health . or CHEM 111 Introductory Students of exercise science will have the Chemistry: Inorganic requisite coursework for graduate programs in CHEM 226 Qualitative Analysis Physical Therapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology, MATH 120 Calculus I Kinesiology, and Exercise Science . Graduates Math 121 Calculus II of an exercise science program may work in commercial or community fitness centers, Sophomore Year health clubs, hospital-based clinical research, MATH 118 Introductory Statistics corporate wellness programs, and nonprofit CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I health promotion organizations .

72 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Exercise Science Major For Students in the Accelerated Physical Majors will complete four prerequisite courses, Therapy Program: a core consisting of ten courses plus two DPT 612/13 Professional Seminar (2 credits), electives spread out across their four years . All DPT 652/53 Evidence Based Practice I and II Majors are required to have CPR and First Aid (4 credits) and the tutorial components of DPT Certifications by the end of the junior year . The 672/73 Frameworks of Physical Therapy: Mus- suggested sequence for core courses is: culoskeletal 1 and 2 (3 credits) are the equivalent of 8 credits of internship . DPT 622/23 First Year Fundamentals of Movement Sciences 1 and 2 BIOL 113 General Biology (prereq . for are equivalent to BIOL 362 Kinesiology . PHYS BIOL 246) 111 is both a requirement for the DPT program CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: and an elective from the Exercise Science list . Inorganic (prereq . for BIOL 231) CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Exercise Science Electives: Organic (prereq . for BIOL 231) BIOL 221 Microbiology and lab

PHYS 111 Introductory Physics II and lab Biology Sophomore Year SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II (SOCI 101 prereq ). BIOL 246 Foundations in Exercise and SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports Health NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (or Nutrition MATH 227 or MATH 229) NUTR 215 Sports Nutrition PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism Science (CHEM 223 prereq ). NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry Science MCPHS BEH405A Mind-Body Medicine Junior Year BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology (prereq . for Minor in Exercise Science SNHS 361) The Exercise Science minor allows any PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I interested student an opportunity to gain (prereq . for BIOL 362) knowledge of the role that exercise plays in SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and health and disease . The minor consists of the Prescription following five courses: PSYC 232 Health Psychology BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and CPR with AED Training* Health First Aid Certification* BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology *offered on campus at cost MATH 118 Introductory Statistics SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and Senior Year Prescription BIOL 370 Internship (8 credits) Elective from the Exercise Science list (p . 73) BIOL 362 Kinesiology Elective from list For further information about the program Elective from list in exercise science, contact Professor Randi Lite (Department of Biology) . Students planning to attend medical, dental, or veterinary

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 73 school should contact Professor Bruce Gray, Sophomore Year Health Professions Advisor (Department MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (or of Biology), as early as possible to be sure to MATH 227 or MATH 229) incorporate the courses required for admission PSYC 201 Biological Psychology to these professional schools . PSYC 203 Research Methods in Psychology

Joint Major in Neuroscience and Junior Year Behavior PHIL 237 Philosophy of Mind Students interested in both biology and One course from the basic process category in psychology may wish to choose the interdisci- psychology: plinary major in neuroscience and behavior . PSYC 232 Health Psychology Neuroscience draws from the social, natural, PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology mathematical, and life sciences to address PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior intriguing and difficult issues related to behav- PSYC 245 Memory and Learning ior and experience . This fast-growing field is PSYC 247 Perception yielding exciting new discoveries regarding the Senior Year biological bases of behavior, conscious expe- PB 347 Seminar in Psychobiology rience, and the relationship between physical and mental health . Completion of the major Majors select one of two concentrations to add

Biology prepares students to work in a variety of re- to the core: search and clinical settings and, with judicious selection of electives, serves as an excellent A] Neurobiology Track preparation for advanced work in biology, CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: psychology, or for medical, dental, or veter- Organic Chemistry or inary school . For further information about CHEM 114 Organic Chemistry the program in Neuroscience and Behavior, BIOL 225 Cell Biology contact Professor Bruce Gray (Department of BIOL 334 Neurobiology Biology) or Professor Rachel Galli (Depart- BIOL 337 Molecular Biology ment of Psychology) . Students planning to An additional 200-level or higher biology attend medical, dental, or veterinary school course should contact Professor Bruce Gray, Health B] Cognitive and Behavioral Track Professions Advisor (Department of Biology), BIOL 342 Topics in Behavioral Biology as early as possible to be sure incorporate the PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology courses required for admission to these profes- or PSYC 303 Research in sional schools . Cognitive Processes Requirements: Majors will complete a core A 200-level or higher biology course consisting of nine courses plus five track-spe- Two additional courses from the Neuroscience cific courses spread throughout their four list below . years . A suggested sequence for core courses is: Courses cannot double-count for both core sequence and the Neuroscience lists . First Year PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Neuroscience List Science PSYC 231 The Nature of Abnormal Behavior BIOL 113 General Biology PSYC 232 Health Psychology CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology Inorganic or CHEM 113 Princi- PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior ples of Chemistry PSYC 245 Memory and Learning PSYC 247 Perception

74 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology Nutrition and Health Promotion . Graduates PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes of this program will find opportunities and CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science careers in a variety of fields promoting health, PHIL 136 Philosophy of Human Nature which include research, government programs, PHIL 238 Ways of Knowing weight loss centers, and exercise facilities . Ap- BIOL 222 Animal Physiology plication to this program occurs in the second BIOL 225 Cell Biology semester of the student’s junior year and is BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I directed to the SHS Director of Admissions . A BIOL 334 Neurobiology grade point average of 3 .3 is required, but no BIOL 335 Developmental Biology GRE scores are necessary . The curriculum for BIOL 336 Genetics this program is described below . Two graduate CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic courses, SNHS 410 Research Methods and CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry SNHS 450 Health Care Systems: Interdisciplin- NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition ary Perspectives, are taken in the senior year Science or NUTR 112 Intro- and are counted to the undergraduate degree

duction to Nutrition Science credits,*** and also fulfill two of the graduate Biology course requirements, giving the students a Independent Learning significant tuition reduction . Neuroscience and Behavior Majors typically fulfill the 8-credit Independent Learning Requirements for the undergraduate Exercise degree requirement in the Biology Department Science major and graduate degree in Nutri- by taking BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory tion: Research (a two-semester 8-credit course) or BIOL 370 Internship (a two-semester 8-credit Year One course), or in the Psychology Department BIOL 113 General Biology by taking two semesters of PSYC 350 Inde- CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: pendent Study (for 4 credits each) or PSYC Inorganic 380 Fieldwork in a Psychological Setting (a CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: two-semester 8-credit course) . Students may Organic with the permission of the department register Year Two for a senior thesis (BIO 355, after BIO 350, or BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I PSYC 355 following PSYC 350 or PSYC 380) . Modern Language (201) Alternatively, with Psychology Departmental MATH 118 Introductory Statistics approval, students may fulfill the require- PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological ment by taking one semester of PSYC 350 Science (for 4 credits) followed by PSYC 381 Writing BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II a Psychological Thesis (for 4 credits) concur- NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition rently with a second semester of PSYC 350 or Science 380 . Students should make these arrangements Elective with their Neuroscience and Behavior advisor before the end of the junior year . Year Three PSYC 232 Health Psychology BS Exercise Science/MS Nutrition CHEM 223 Biochemistry Program NUTR 237 The Practice of Community Students complete this accelerated BS/MS Nutrition program in five years and receive a Bachelor BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology of Science degree with a major in Exercise SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and Science and a Master of Science degree in Prescription

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 75 PHYS 110 Introductory Physics I from among the different majors above, with First Aid and CPR/AED Training some restrictions . Some combinations are not allowed . Please see the Biology Department Year Four website for the detailed policy . SNHS 410 Research Methods*** BIOL 370 Internship (8 credits) COURSES BIOL 362 Kinesiology SNHS 450 Health Care Systems*** BIOL 102 Biology of Human Development Exercise Science Elective** (M4) (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further **Exercise Science Electives: courses in the department . BIOL 221 Microbiology Explores human development across the life PHYS 111 Introductory Physics II span and the issues and processes that recur SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society throughout that span . Examines human devel- SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and opment from the embryonic period through Policy (SOCI 245 prereq ). aging and provides a practical understanding SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports of individual growth and change . Includes NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications of lecture and laboratory sessions . Owen Nutrition BIOL/PHYS 103 Great Discoveries in Science

Biology NUTR 215 Sports Nutrition NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism (M4) (F-1,2) (CHEM 223 prereq ). 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further MCPHS courses in the department . BEH405A Mind-Body Medicine Focuses on breakthrough ideas concerning the universal laws of nature, the origin and com- ***Note that one of these courses would be position of the universe, the nature of matter, taken as a fifth course during the senior year . and the origin and evolution of life . Encour- ages learning through inquiry and coopera- Students need 127 unique credits to graduate tive strategies to foster an appreciation of the with an undergraduate degree . This allows processes, accomplishments, and limitations them to substitute one 3-credit course for the of science . Includes lecture and laboratory usual 4-credit offerings at Simmons . Since sessions . Staff both of the graduate courses are 3 credits, then the student would have to take one of these as a BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental fifth course, if they didn’t have an extra course Science (S-1) prior to the senior year . 4 sem . hrs . Working with her advisor, a student will Introduces basic principles of ecology and take SHS 410 Research Methods and SHS 450 environmental science relevant to the interac- The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary tions between humans and their environment, Perspectives during the fall and spring of se- unity and interconnections of life, and pro- nior year . Students need to maintain a 3 .0 GPA cesses that drive ecological health . Relevance to continue in the program . Please visit the of ecology to today’s society with emphasis on Simmons College website to view the Nutrition natural resource use, conservation, and the Catalog for graduate requirements . relationships of ecological health to human health . Staff Policy on Combinations of Double Majors or Minors [BIOL 107 Plants and Society (M4) (F-2) Students may double major or have a combi- 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further nation of a major and a minor or two minors courses in the department ].

76 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Covers basic plant form, function, and life of animal diversity, and the strategies that cycle, as well as plant diversity as related to animals use to thrive in diverse environments . human use and potential uses of plant biotech- Considers taxonomy and phylogeny of major nology . Surveys the historical and current use animal groups . Includes lecture and laboratory of plants by humans as sources of food, bever- sessions . Abate ages, medicines, clothing, and shelter . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff BIOL 221 Microbiology (S-1,2, U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, CHEM 111 or BIOL 109 Biology of Women (M4) (S-2) 112; completed or concurrent enrollment in 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further CHEM 112 or 224 . courses in the department . Introduces the biology of microorganisms: Considers biological factors that contribute bacteria, viruses, and fungi . Stresses control of to sex identification and the role of women in microbial populations, systematic study, and contemporary society . Emphasizes the genetic, use of quantitative methods . Includes lecture developmental, anatomical, and physiolog- and laboratory sessions . Scott, Staff

ical differences between the sexes and the Biology behavioral consequences of those differences . BIOL 222 Animal Physiology (F-1, 2) Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, Chem 109 or 111 or 113; BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) (F, S-1,2 Studies basic organ system functions in verte- U-1,2) brates and selected invertebrates . Uses living 4 sem . hrs . and preserved animals as well as computer Introduces basic principles of biology, includ- simulation to reveal underlying principles ing cell structure and function, biochemistry, of integration of cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolism; Mendelian and molecular excretory, digestive, reproductive, nervous, genetics; and discussion of the theory of evolu- and endocrine function in animals . Includes tion . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . lecture and laboratory sessions . Gray, Owen Staff BIOL 225 Cell Biology (S-1,2) BIOL 123N Principles of Microbiology (M4) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or (F-1,2) [For nursing majors] 221; CHEM 111 or 113; CHEM 112 or 224; or 4 sem . hrs . Does not satisfy requirements for consent of instructor . biology major or minor . Presents a thorough study of the cell, including This introductory course provides the basis for structure, function, cell diversity, and meth- understanding the nature of human disease ods of analysis . Examines major biochemical caused by microbial pathogens and viral pathways of the cell in relation to particular agents . It covers the fundamental principles of organelles . Laboratory exercises introduce a cell structure and compares prokaryotic and wide range of techniques used by cell biolo- eukaryotic cells; viral agents; bacterial genetics gists . Lopilato, Owen and antibiotic resistance; the principles of infectious disease, pathogenesis and immune BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I (F-1,2, response; the importance of vaccination as a U-1,2) key public health measure; nosocomial infec- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 231 . tion and hospital infection control . Scott, Staff Presents an integrated approach to the fundamental facts and concepts of human anatomy BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology (S-1,2) and physiology . Examines the constituents of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113 or consent of the human body through investigation of tis- instructor . sue types and histology, with further emphasis Studies animal form and function, the origin on skeletal/muscular and nervous systems, and

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 77 endocrine control . Laboratory includes histol- and prevent disease . Students learn to evaluate ogy, gross anatomy, dissection, and physiologi- epidemiologic literature, studying factors that cal experiments . Lite, Russell link lack of physical activity with the major chronic diseases of the present time . Lite BIOL 231N Anatomy and Physiology I (S-1,2) [For nursing majors] BIOL 322 Evolutionary Biology (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 231N . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, BIOL 218 . Or See description for BIOL 231 Anatomy and consent of instructor . This discussion-based Physiology I . Gray, Russell, or Staff course explores the function of characteristics of species, populations and communities in BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II (S-1,2, an evolutionary context . Significant histor- U-1,2) ical papers and contemporary advances to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 123 or BIOL 113; model and quantify outcomes of evolution are BIOL 231; CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or CHEM discussed . Potential topics are mate choice, 113 . altruism, phenotypic plasticity, plant-herbivore Introduces structural relationships and relationships, coevolution, biodiversity, human functional integration of major systems of the impacts and constraints on evolution . Abate human body, with emphasis on cardiovascular, lymphatic, immunological, respiratory, [BIOL 331 Immunobiology (S-1)]

Biology digestive, metabolism, renal, reproductive, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 225 and CHEM 225, and homeostatic systems . Laboratory includes or consent of the instructor . histology, gross anatomy, dissection, and phys- Considers the basic principles of immunology iological experiments . Lite, Russell with applications of immunologic theory and techniques to microbiology, biochemistry, BIOL 232N Anatomy and Physiology II (F- genetics, developmental biology, and evolution . 1,2) [For nursing majors] Canfield 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 123; BIOL 231; CHEM 110 . BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology (F-1,2) See description for BIOL 232 Anatomy and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 222 or BIOL 231 . Physiology II . Gray, Staff Studies the physiological and adaptive responses of the human body to acute and chronic [BIOL 245 Principles of Ecology (F-1) exercise stress . Examines how exercise affects 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or 221; major organ systems across the spectrum of or consent of the instructor ]. healthy and unhealthy populations . Laborato- Examines interrelations of plants and animals ry uses a variety of exercise equipment to apply and the environment . Covers biological adap- physiological concepts to exercise testing, tations and biogeochemical cycles . Analyzes prescription, and training . Lite geographical, chemical, and biological aspects of the environment and their application to BIOL 333 Marine Biology (S-1) conservation, with an emphasis on New En- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, BIOL 218; gland . Includes fieldwork in mountain, marsh, CHEM 109 or CHEM 111/112, or CHEM bog, and rocky-shore ecosystems . Staff 113/224 . Introduces the marine environment and its BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and diverse communities, focusing on the classifi- Health (S-1,2) cation and adaptations of marine organisms . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113 and MATH 118, Studies geological, physical, and chemical 227, or 229 . aspects of the environment . Includes laborato- Class and lab introduce the student to the ry sessions and field trips . Abate foundations of exercise that enhance health

78 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 BIOL 334 Neurobiology (F-2) response, and cause cellular damage . Drug and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 225 or BIOL 231 or vaccine development will also be considered . PSYC 201 or consent of the instructor . Lopilato, Staff Introduces human brain function using comparative and evolutionary concepts with BIOL 339 Special Topics in Biology (F, S-1,2) emphasis on molecular, cellular, and neuro- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . physiological techniques . Uses neuropatholo- An intensive study of a specific topic in biolo- gies and disorders to illustrate basic concepts . gy . Topics vary from year to year in response to Laboratory introduces students to neuroanat- faculty expertise, student interest, and current omy and basic techniques in neuroscience developments in biology . Staff research . Gray BIOL 340 Plant Biology (S-2) BIOL 335 Developmental Biology (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or 221; 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 225 . CHEM 109, or CHEM 111 & 112, or CHEM Studies the morphological changes that occur 113 & 224; or consent of the instructor .

in the development of organisms and the Introduces the physiology, biochemistry, and Biology molecular events that underlie these processes . control of growth and development in higher Laboratory sessions explore the development plants . Topics include photosynthesis, hor- of many organisms, including vertebrates, monal regulation of development, transport invertebrates, and plants . Owen mechanisms, plant tissue culture, nitrogen fixation, and plant pathogen relations . Includes BIOL 336 Genetics (F-1,2) lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 225 or consent of the instructor . [BIOL 341 Microbiology of Food, Water, and Studies the principles of classical and molecu- Waste (F-1)] lar genetics in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 221 or consent of genetics systems as well as population and instructor . evolutionary genetics . Emphasizes problem Applies the principles of microbiology to food solving to illustrate techniques of genetic anal- and beverage production, and to understand- ysis . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . ing the challenges of producing safe food and Lopilato drinking water in developed and developing countries . The use of microbes in waste [BIOL 337 Molecular Biology (S-1)] bioremediation is also considered . Laboratory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 225 and BIOL 225 sessions provide opportunities for research on or consent of the instructor . selected topics . Lectures, labs, field trips . Scott Examines gene structure and function; regulation of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; BIOL 342 Behavioral Biology (F-1) the control of gene expression; and the use of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113 or BIOL 123; recombinant technology as an investigative BIOL 218 or 221 or PSYC 101; CHEM 109, or tool . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . 110, or 111 or 113, or consent of instructor . Lopilato Examines the modern hypothesis-driven scientific study of behavior . Interactions between BIOL 338 Microbial Pathogenesis (F-2) the genome and environmental factors are 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 225 . studied in invertebrate and vertebrate species Considers host-pathogen relationships by including the human in the following areas: exploring the molecular and cellular mech- communication, feeding, predation, courtship, anisms by which selected viruses, bacteria, parenting, cooperation, and aggression . In- and parasites invade host cells, commandeer cludes a semester-long fieldwork project . Gray cellular machinery, evade the host immune

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 79 [BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology (S-2)] BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Research 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113 and BIOL 218 or (F, S-1,2) consent of the instructor . 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing, consent of Explores the interrelationships of marine or- the department . ganisms and their environment . Includes lec- Usually taken for two semesters (eight semes- ture and laboratory components at Simmons ter hours) but may be elected for one semester College and a 10-day field trip experience at a (eight semester hours) at the discretion of the field station on the island of San Salvador, Ba- faculty sponsor . Arrangements for satisfying hamas . Provides the opportunity to explore the this independent learning requirement should open ocean and coral reefs and contributes to a be made with the student’s advisor or BIOL better understanding of the delicate biological 350 coordinator before the end of the junior balance on isolated islands . Owen year . Staff

BIOL 346 Epidemiology of Infectious Disease BIOL 355 Thesis ( S-1,2) (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One semester of BIOL 350 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113 and BIOL 104 or or BIOL 370, Senior standing, consent of the consent of the instructor . department . Introduces the basic methods for infectious Includes a thesis and an oral presentation at disease epidemiology and case studies of im- a scientific meeting or symposium . Required

Biology portant disease syndromes and entities . Basic for all students completing an honors thesis methods include descriptive epidemiology, in Biology . Students must register for Biol 350 outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, or Biol 370 in the first semester of their senior case-control studies, cohort studies, laboratory year . Staff diagnosis, molecular epidemiology, dynamics of transmission, and assessment of vaccine BIOL 362 Kinesiology (S-1,2) field effectiveness . Scott, Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 110, BIOL 231 . The analysis of human movement based on an- [BIOL 347 Human Development and Genet- atomical and mechanical principles . Emphasis ics (F-1)] is given to the application of these principles Prereq :. BIOL 104 and BIOL 113 . for the understanding of human movement Explores human development across the life and performance . Musler span and the effect of genetic and environmental factors on growth, development and human BIOL 370 Internship (F, S-1,2) behavior; includes analysis of the impact of 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing, consent of early-life conditions on the health of individ- the department . uals and populations . Intersects with courses Provides a supervised professional experience in the public health major including nutrition, off campus . Potential sites include clinical exercise physiology and epidemiology . Owen settings, government agencies, conservation groups, and zoos . Placement is the student’s BIOL 349 Directed Study (F, S-1,2) responsibility, with the support of the Career 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . Education Center and the approval of the Directed study addresses coursework required department . Arrangements for satisfying this for the major or degree not being offered for- independent learning requirement should be mally that semester . Students work under the made with the student’s advisor or BIOL 370 close supervision of a faculty member . Consent coordinator before the end of the junior year . is required for a directed study, which does Staff not count toward the independent learning requirement . Staff NB 347 Seminar in Neuroscience (S-1,2) 4 sem hrs . Prereq: Consent of the instructor .

80 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Normally open to only senior Neuroscience Chemistry and physics lie at the foundation of and Behavior majors . Addresses current topics modern science . Careers in these fields span through readings, presentations, field trips and the entire range of contemporary technologies . other activities . Gray, Galli The majors in chemistry and physics provides training for students planning careers in the PH 347 Public Health Senior Seminar (F-1,2) chemical and physical sciences and also for 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the Instructor . those whose interests lie in biology, medi- Open only to Senior Public Health Majors . cine, veterinary, dental, pharmacy, materials Addresses the history of Public Health, dis- science, chemistry management, secondary Chemistry and Physics cusses the current fields of Public Health and education, the environment and sustainability . offers the student the opportunity to explore Our program is built upon on a strong founda- and learn about employment and graduate option of materials science, sustainability, green portunities through readings, video and film, principles, and we instill these ethics through- guest speakers, field trips, presentations and out our curriculum and research . Courses in other activities . Scott, Leiter chemistry and physics also provide a strong service to majors in Public and Allied Health . School of Nursing and Health Sciences More than half of the Simmons College Courses for Exercise Science majors undergraduate population will, at some stage of their degree program, take a course in the SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and Prescrip- Department of Chemistry and Physics and the tion (S-1,2) curriculum of the Department is designed to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 332, or instructor satisfy the diverse needs of all these students . consent of instructor . Each graduate of our Department will have Class and Lab familiarize students with the completed an integrated, rigorous program, basic principles and practices of fitness as- which includes foundational course work in sessment and exercise prescription for healthy chemistry/physics and in-depth course work individuals and those with controlled risk in chemistry/physics or chemistry/physics-re- factors . lated fields . The ACS-certified degrees further emphasize laboratory experience and the development of professional skills . Advanced coursework and educational activities outside Department of Chemistry and the traditional classroom, such as independent Physics research, provide students the opportunity to conduct individual research projects or partic- Jennifer A . Canfield, Professor and Chair ipate as a member of a research team . Writing Richard Gurney, Professor and defending their senior independent study Michael D . Kaplan, Professor thesis also further strengthens and better Leonard J . Soltzberg, Professor Emeritus prepares our majors to enter not only graduate Michael J . Berger, Associate Professor and professional schools but also directly into Nancy E . Lee, Associate Professor clinical and research related industries directly Mariam N . Ismail, Assistant Professor upon graduation . Michael Jordan, Senior Lecturer Our innovative research-integration pro- Changqing Chen, Senior Lecturer gram brings students into genuine laboratory Cheryl L . Lavoie, Senior Lecturer research projects in their courses beginning Mirela G . Mustata, Senior Lecturer in the first semester of their first year . After Kris McDonough, Chemistry Laboratory declaring a major in our department, students Manager select one of the individual laboratory study/ Deborah Sommer, Administrative Assistant bench carrels in the W . M . Keck Independent

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 81 Study Laboratory (S430) or within a faculty Students who major in a program of study in research laboratory, where they carry out Chemistry or Physics can use up to one AP test much of the rest of their laboratory and course score of five to replace a core requirement of work . Grants to Simmons have provided the the major CHEM 113 . Students who major in a department with instrumentation beyond the program of study in Chemistry or Physics can scope usually available at undergraduate col- use an IB test score of six or seven to replace leges . The American Chemical Society (ACS) a core requirement of the major CHEM 113 promotes excellence in chemistry education or CHEM 113 and CHEM 226, respectively . for undergraduate students through approval Enrollment in CHEM 115 in the Fall term, of our baccalaureate chemistry program . The instead of CHEM 113, is recommended for ACS certifies that we offer our students “a these students . broad based and rigorous chemistry education that provides students with the intellectual, Honors in Chemistry and Physics experimental, and communication skills to The Department of Chemistry and Physics will participate effectively as scientific profession- grant “Chemistry and Physics Departmental als ”. At graduation, chemistry majors will have Honors” to students graduating with majors a set of fundamental competencies that are within the Department who have earned a cu- knowledge-based, performance/skills-based, mulative GPA of 3 .8 or above and also earned and professional . In addition to the chemis- an “Honors Thesis” designation . An “Honors

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry try and biochemistry major approved by the Thesis” designation will be awarded to an ex- American Chemical Society, and the physics ceptional senior thesis completed for Indepen- major, Simmons offers a number of special dent Study within the Department; earning an chemistry and physics related programs: A on all three thesis work categories—work in • Interdisciplinary major in Environmental the laboratory, written thesis document, and Science (tracks in Chemistry or Biology) thesis defense . • Joint major in Chemistry and Management • MAT in teaching chemistry fast-track (The STUDENT COMPETENCIES MAT fast-track program permits students Knowledge-Based to decrease the time required to obtain a All our graduates will be able to: master’s degree by starting graduate courses • Master a broad set of chemical knowledge during the undergraduate years . A science concerning the fundamentals in the basic major may pursue this program to obtain areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, secondary school teaching credentials ). analytical, physical, and biological chemis- • MS in Science Librarianship fast-track (The try) . program in Library and Information Science • Solve quantitative and qualitative problems will appeal to students interested in the competently by identifying the essen- application of new technology to science tial parts of a problem and formulating a information retrieval ). strategy for solving the problem . Rationally • Minor in Sustainability estimate the solution to a problem, apply • Minor in Physics appropriate techniques to arrive at a solu- • MS in Chemistry or Applied Physics tion, test the correctness of the solution, and (through an articulation agreement with the interpret the results . University of Oregon Master’s Internship Program—a 1-year program—following the Performance/Skills-Based Simmons BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry All our graduates will demonstrate the ability or Physics ). For the program in physics, see to: pages 227 . • Design chemical experiments, properly carry out the experiments, be able to trou-

82 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 bleshoot experiments, appropriately record American Chemical Society Certified Majors and interpret the results, and recognize what Graduates who attain an ACS certified degree constitutes “reasonable” data . must complete requirements that exceed those • Use standard laboratory equipment, modern of the non-certified degrees . The certification instrumentation, and classical techniques to ensures that the comprehensive undergrad- carry out experiments . uate experience provides an excellent foun- • Follow proper procedures and regulations dation for a career in the molecular sciences . for safe handling and use of chemicals . A certified degree signifies that a student has • Communicate the concepts and results of completed “an integrated, rigorous program, Chemistry and Physics laboratory experiments through effective which includes introductory and foundation- writing and oral communication skills . al course work in chemistry and in-depth • Use computers in data acquisition and pro- coursework in chemistry or chemistry-related cessing and use available software as a tool fields . The certified degree also emphasizes for data analysis . laboratory experience and the development • Employ modern library search tools to of professional skills ”. Certification that the locate and retrieve scientific information student’s curricular program has met the ACS about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, Certification is not required for any career or or an issue related to chemistry . graduate study . ACS Certified Majors include: BS Chemistry and BS Biochemistry . Professional All graduates will: Major in Chemistry • Maintain the integrity of data and demon- BS graduates in chemistry work in laborato- strate ethical and professional standards, in ries developing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, accordance with the American Chemical energy resources, solutions to environmental Society guidelines for professional conduct . problems, and other areas of modern industry . • Act in a highly ethical and professional A chemistry bachelor’s degree is also excellent capacity as a scientist in the articulation, preparation for professional schools of medi- evaluation, and employment of methods cine or dentistry, especially with the increasing and chemicals that are benign for human dependence of medical research and practice health and the environment, which include on knowledge of living systems at the molec- but are not limited to the 12 Principles of ular level . With the M .S . or Ph .D ., a scientist Green Chemistry, the 12 Principles of Green can take responsibility for planning research Engineering, and the Principles of Global and supervising laboratories . Excellent career Sustainability (as set forth by the Report of opportunities are found in private industry, in the Brundtland Commission, Our Common government laboratories, and on college and Future, in 1987) . university faculties . • Successfully pursue personal career objectives following graduation . These may in- Sequencing Requirements clude an advanced education in professional Students considering a major in chemistry or graduate school, a scientific career in should take CHEM 113 and 216 during their government or industry, a career in teach- first year . Interested majors with a high level ing, or a related career . of chemistry proficiency in high school, such • Function successfully as part of a team, as completing AP Chemistry in addition to a exhibit good citizenship in group interac- full year of chemistry, are strongly encouraged tions, and be an active contributor to group to enroll in CHEM 115, where laboratory and projects . research skills are the primary focus . In some cases, students with little or no previous high school background may be advised to take

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 83 CHEM 111 instead of 113 . MATH 101 will ACS Certified Major in Chemistry be recommended by advisors for students in To meet ACS Certification, the student’s chemistry who may need to review basic math- program must also include CHEM 248 (Junior ematical concepts . By the middle of the junior Year) and CHEM 345 or CHEM 223 (Senior year, students should have taken MATH 220 Year) . The two additional 300-level electives and PHYS 112 and 113 . must be chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM 342, CHEM 343, or CHEM 347 . Major in Chemistry First Year Interdisciplinary Major in Biochemistry CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry The major in biochemistry is jointly admin- or CHEM 115 Advanced General istered by the departments of biology and Chemistry chemistry and is approved by the American CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis Chemical Society . The rapidly growing field MATH 120 Calculus I of biochemistry involves the application of MATH 121 Calculus II biological and chemical concepts and techniques to the understanding of life processes Sophomore Year such as the determination of hereditary traits, CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I utilization of energy, propagation of nerve sig- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II nals, and the molecular basis of physiological

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I and pharmacological phenomena . Biochemists PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II are involved in agriculture, medical research, biotechnology, nutritional research, and other Junior Year areas at the interface of chemistry and biology . CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics Students majoring in biochemistry will be well CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics and equipped for professions in research and in- Molecular Structure dustry, as well as the pursuit of graduate study MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus in biochemistry, medicine, genetics, and other A 300-level elective in chemistry related fields . The program consists of a core of chemistry and biology courses beginning in Senior Year the first year and continuing for the first three CHEM 355 Independent Study with Thesis years, a choice of two 300-level elective courses (8 semester hours) in chemistry and/or biology, and a one-year CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (required; independent study project culminating in a 1 credit) thesis . In addition, there are six prerequisite A 300-level elective in chemistry courses in biology, chemistry, calculus, and physics . The following list of requirements 300-level electives in chemistry include: includes both the core and the prerequisite CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry courses . A student may find it convenient to CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology take MATH 120 and/or MATH 121 during CHEM 343 Advanced Topics in Modern the summer . The advanced biochemistry lab, Chemistry CHEM 347, provides an opportunity to learn CHEM 345 Biochemistry more advanced techniques in biotechnology in CHEM 347 Advanced Topics in a fully research integrated environment . Biochemistry

84 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ACS Certified Major in Biochemistry plinary field working to understand the inter- First Year actions among physical, chemical, biological, BIOL 113 General Biology and human factors . A comprehensive under- BIOL 221 Microbiology standing of how the environment functions, CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: and the influence of human actions, has the Inorganic or CHEM 113 potential for improved conservation sustain- Principles of Chemistry or able development, and restoration of natural CHEM 115 Advanced resources . Concerns about environmental General Chemistry degradations are ever more pressing in the 21st Chemistry and Physics CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis century and have led to a growing demand for MATH 120 Calculus I specialists in this field as well as programs to MATH 121 Calculus II train these specialists .

Sophomore Year TRACKS BIOL 225 Cell Biology There are two tracks with the Environmental CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I Science major: 1) the Environmental Biology CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II Track, which emphasizes both laboratory and PHYS 112, 113 Fundamentals of Physics field components, as well as broad interdisciplinary alternatives, and 2) the Environmental Junior Year Chemistry Track, which emphasizes an ana- BIOL 337 Molecular Biology lytical laboratory approach to environmental CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics problems . CHEM 345 Biochemistry The suggested sequence for core courses is: A 300-level elective in biology or chemistry n BIOLOGY TRACK Senior Year First Year A 300-level elective in chemistry or biology BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Biochemistry majors do their independent Inorganic study research either in chemistry with a thesis or CHEM 113 Principles of and an oral defense (CHEM 355) or in biology Chemistry (BIOL 350) . If registered for CHEM 355, bio- BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental chemistry majors must also register for CHEM Science 390 Chemistry Seminar . To meet the ACS standards described above Sophomore Year under chemistry major, biochemistry majors MATH 118 Introductory Statistics must include two additional 300-level chemis- or MATH 227/MATH 229 try electives chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology 342 CHEM 343, CHEM 347, or CHEM 348 . or BIOL 221 Microbiology ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics Joint Major in Environmental Science CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Environmental Science is a joint major offered Organic by the Departments of Biology and Chemis- or CHEM 224 Organic try . This major recognizes the importance of Chemistry environmental problems in the contemporary world and the expansion of career opportuni- Junior Year ties as well as graduate programs in this area . BIOL 245 Ecology* Environmental Science is a broad interdisci- ENVI 201 Environmental Forum**

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 85 Senior Year ECON 247 Environmental Economics BIOL 322 Evolution* ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics* Resource Use HIST 205 Global Environmental History *Please note these courses are offered every MGMT 224 Socially-Minded Leadership other year . Take care to plan course sequence POLS 101 Introduction to American accordingly Politics **This course is offered through the Colleges of POLS 102 Introduction to International the Fenway and may be listed as CR-101 . Politics POLS 217 American Public Policy Electives POLS 220 International Organization and In consultation with and with approval of the Law environmental biology concentration advisor, SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society the student selects a total of five electives in ad- SOCI 245 International Health dition to the core courses . With approval of the SOCI 267 Globalization concentration advisor courses not included in this list can be selected as electives if consistent n CHEMISTRY TRACK with the student’s subfield concentration . First Year BIOL 113 General Biology

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry Two electives courses from the Science list (at CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: least one at the 300-level): Inorganic or CHEM 113 Princi- BIOL 222 Animal Physiology ples of Chemistry or BIOL 333 Marine Biology CHEM 115 Advanced BIOL 336 Genetics General Chemistry BIOL 340 Plant Biology or BIOL 107 Plants CHEM 216 Qualitative Analysis and Society MATH 120 Calculus I BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology MATH 121 Calculus II (Field study travel) BIOL 347 Human Development and Sophomore Year Genetics MATH 118 Introductory Statistics CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis (or MATH227/MATH229) CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I HON 308 Sustainability and Global PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II Warming SURV 150 Overview of Surveying Tech- Junior Year nology (Wentworth) – GIS skills BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental MATH 120 Calculus I Science or BIOL 245 Ecology MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and ENVI 201 Environmental Forum Analysis CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues or HON 308 Sustainability and PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I Global Warming or CHEM 331 PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics II Thermodynamics

Three electives from the Arts and Humanities Senior Year course list: PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics (2 credits) ART 245 American Art CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (1 credit) ECON 239 Government Regulation of Industry

86 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Electives (8 credits) Sophomore Year Choose two: CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 224 is required pre- PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I requisite) PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and Management Independent Learning Chemistry and Physics This all-College independent learning require- Junior Year ment (8 semester hours) is usually met in the CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics senior year in either the biology department or CHEM 332 Quantum through BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Re- Mechanics and Molecular search, BIOL 355 Thesis, or BIOL 370 Intern- Structure ship or in the chemistry department through ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics CHEM 350 Independent Study in Chemistry . MGMT 110 Financial Accounting MGMT 234 Organizational Communication Joint Major in Chemistry-Management and Behavior The chemistry-management joint major is MATH 118 Introductory Statistics designed for students who would like to apply (or MATH 227/MATH 229) their scientific interests to a business career . The major is appropriate for a variety of careers Senior Year at the interface of the two disciplines, such as MGMT 250 Marketing or MGMT 260 sales and marketing specialists for chemical Finance and pharmaceutical companies, business offi- Chemistry Elective cers in science-based industries or institutions, Internship/Independent Study and scientific information liaisons (e .g ., public CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar relations, political advising, and lobbying) . The independent learning requirement is Strongly recommended electives: ordinarily fulfilled by MGMT 370 Internship MGMT 340 Strategy and the remaining course (8 semester hours) in a project related to the from MGMT 250 or MGMT 260 . management or financial aspects of science related organizations, such as science muse- Minor in Chemistry ums or hospital laboratories . These internships A minor in chemistry consists of one intro- are administered by the management program ductory general Chemistry course (111 or according to the normal procedures of MGMT 113); CHEM 112, one or two 200-level courses; 370 . In rare instances, the independent learn- and one or two 300-level courses . Minors ing requirement may be fulfilled by CHEM 355 can be designed to meet the special interests (8 semester hours) or by a non-science related of a variety of students . An environmental internship in MGMT 370 . interest would be met by the CHEM 111 or 113, 112, 216, 227 and 341 or 342 sequence; math First Year majors could elect CHEM 111 or 113, 112, 216, CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: 332, and 343; biologists could easily obtain a Inorganic or CHEM 113 Princi- chemistry minor by electing CHEM 111 or 113, ples of Chemistry 216, 224, 225, and 345 . Students in majors con- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry structed from the offerings of two departments MATH 120 Calculus I (biochemistry, environmental science) do not MATH 121 Calculus II

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 87 obtain a minor in either department . No more [POLS 217 American Public Policy (M5)] than one course in the minor should be taken ECON 235/ pass/fail . HON 335 From Farm to Table—Political Economy of Food Systems (M5) Minor in Physics Please see the description under the program Social Issues in Physics . MGMT 329 Managing People, Planet and Profit Minor in Sustainability [HIST 205 Global Environmental History The minor is anchored in the Environmental (M5)] Forum (ENVI 201) and Environmental Ethics [MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership (PHIL 139), providing a common experi- (M6)] ence for all students electing this minor . The [MGMT 348 The Sustainable Supply Chain] selection of elective courses within the minor [SJ 220 Working for Social Justice (M6)] should be undertaken in consultation with SOCI 321 Sociology of Food the student’s major advisor or another faculty [SOCI 245 Global Health] member with an interest in issues of sustainability . The courses should form a cohesive and The courses above in [brackets] do not require thematic thread of courses that complement prerequisites .

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry the major . The Environmental Forum is a required 2-credit course that focuses on topics Integrated BS/MAT or MS Programs related to sustainability and the environment, Integrated programs permit students to obtain encourages an active dialog between students bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time and invited expert speakers, and provides an than it would take to do the programs sepa- integrative thread to the minor . In addition, rately . Students begin the master’s degree pro- this course has a service-learning component gram during their junior and senior years . The that connects sustainability to the community . integrated program in education, described Environmental Ethics, two semesters of the under the Department of Education, which Environmental Forum, and a total of 20 cred- begins on page 126, helps to fulfill a great its, are required for the minor, with one course unmet need for qualified chemistry teachers at from each group below . Note CHEM 221 the high school level . The integrated program (Cultural Ecology and Sustainability: Lessons in Chemistry and Library and Information from Iceland) can be used in place of one the Science leads to a BS in Chemistry and a MS in Environmental Forum courses . Library and Information Science . Information about this program can be obtained from the Scientific Issues Chemistry department or from the Graduate [BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental School of Library and Information Science . Science] Biotechnology and other private-sector and [BIOL 107 Plants and Society] government research organizations actively BIOL 245 Ecology seek science information specialists with this [CHEM 227/ combination of qualifications . HON 308 Sustainability and Global Warming: Predicting the Future COURSES (M3)] CHEM 108 Crime Science (M4) (S-1,2) Economic and Political Issues 4 sem . hrs . ECON 247 Environmental Economics Examines the role that the natural sciences [ECON 145 Economics of Natural play in analyzing physical evidence collected Resource Use and Sustainability] at a crime scene . Students begin by defining

88 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 science and understanding why the govern- compounds, including chemical equations, ment has placed special qualifiers on scientific the periodic table, chemical bonding, and expert witnesses . Students will survey the equilibrium . Assumes no previous knowledge sciences used in a modern crime lab to under- of the subject or sophisticated background in stand the principles behind the analyses . Three mathematics . Laboratory correlates with and hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory per amplifies the lecture material and presents week . Hebard fundamental laboratory techniques, including instrumental methods . Three hours of lecture, CHEM 109 Chemistry and Society: General, one discussion period, and one three-hour Chemistry and Physics Organic, and Biochemistry for Public Health laboratory per week . Walker (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic Introduces chemical principles for general, (S-1,2, U-2) organic, and biochemistry in the framework of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 social, political, economic, and ethical issues . and a grade of C- or better in the pre-requisite Students develop critical thinking skills and course . learn the chemistry needed to assess risks and Covers nature of the covalent bond, structure benefits in making informed decisions about of organic compounds, and their reactions and technology-based issues in contemporary reaction mechanisms . Introduces structure life . This course is designed for Public Health and biochemical functions of compounds and Environmental Science-Biology track ma- important to life . Three hours of lecture, jors . This course cannot be used as a substitute and one three-hour laboratory per week . For for CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . Three hours concentrators in pre-medical or science-related of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per fields . CHEM112 is not adequate preparation week . Staff for CHEM225 . Lee, Chen

CHEM 110 General, Organic and Biological CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry (M4) Chemistry (F-1, 2; S-1, 2; U-1, 2) (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. A satisfactory score on the Survey of chemistry . Atomic and molecular Simmons chemistry placement examination . structure, solutions, states of matter . Naming Provides a quantitative development of a few of inorganic and organic compounds . Chem- fundamental topics: connections between ical reactions . Structure and function of the chemical behavior and molecular structure, biological molecules of life . Nutrition and me- with special reference to molecular modeling; tabolism . Emphasis on chemistry in a clinical dynamic chemical processes; and energy, context . Laboratory includes experience with entropy, and chemical equilibrium . Empha- materials and techniques of clinical relevance . sizes applications of chemistry to real-world Three hours of lecture, four hours laboratory problems . Laboratory introduces quantitative per week . This course can not be used as a sub- techniques, including instrumental methods, stitute for CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . Lavoie for studying chemical systems . Three hours of lecture, a one-hour interactive problem-solving CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inor- session, and a four-hour laboratory per week . ganic (M4) (F-1,2; U-1,2) Berger 4 sem . hrs . Designed primarily for students with no previ- CHEM 115 Advanced General Chemistry ous chemistry or students majoring in nursing, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. A satisfactory score on physical therapy, or nutrition . Covers basic the Simmons chemistry placement examina- concepts with special reference to inorganic tion, or an AP Score of 4 or 5, or an IB Score

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 89 of 5, 6, or 7 . Introduction to the Chemistry with special emphasis on human nutrition . Research Laboratory is a lab-intensive course Studies carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and that introduces students to chemical research enzymes; their function in living systems; and skills in a laboratory setting, while building their metabolic pathways and regulation . Three upon the topics of bonding, chemical reactivi- hours of lecture plus one hour of interactive ty, molecular structure, periodic trends of the problem-solving per week . Walker elements and much more . Upon conclusion of the course, students will have learned how to CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I (F-1, 2) safely use a variety of lab equipment, develop 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 research plans, conduct experiments to imple- and a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite ment the research plan, and write and present course . a research report . Eight hours of lab per week, Covers fundamental concepts of atomic lectures on demand . Staff structure, hybridization, molecular orbitals, and structure of organic molecules . Surveys CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis (S-1, 2) functional groups, classes of organic com- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 pounds, and their reactions . Provides in-depth or CHEM115 and a grade of C-or better in mechanistic study of those reactions, involving the prerequisite course . Presents theoretical energies, stereochemistry, equilibrium, and re- principles and experimental practice of quan- action rate theory . Three hours of lecture, one

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry titative analysis . Topics include solubility, ac- discussion period, and a four-hour laboratory id-base, redox equilibria and their application per week . Gurney and Lee in potentiometric, gravimetric, and titrimetric, and coulometric methods; spectrophotometry; CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II (F-1, S-2) chromatographic separations; and analytical 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 224 . data evaluation and computer data reduction . Extends CHEM 224 to consider additional Three hours of lecture, a one-hour interactive classes of organic compounds and the more problem-solving session, and a four-hour labo- intimate relationship between structure and ratory per week . Berger reactivity as expressed in mechanistic terms . Three hours of lecture, one discussion period, CHEM 221 Cultural Ecology and Sustain- and a four-hour laboratory per week . Lee and ability: Lessons from Iceland (TC) (S-1, 2) Gurney 4 sem . hrs . Focuses on sustainability through community CHEM 227/327 Energy and Global Warming in one of the most remote, geologically unique, (F1) and environmentally friendly countries in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the compe- the world . Participate in hiking expeditions, tency in basic mathematics requirement . conservation and tree planting near Mt . Hekla, Explores our use of energy and its effect on Iceland’s most active volcano, and living in one climate . We will discuss the direct and indirect of the world’s unique eco-villages to under- evidence for global warming and evaluate stand how this country has committed itself to the importance of human factors . We will become more sustainable . Berger evaluate different “models” used by scientists and economists to forecast future impacts of CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry climate change as well as the “true” costs and (S-1,2, U1,2) benefits of energy alternatives . This course will 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 112 or CHEM 224 provide you with the facts and tools needed for & CHEM225 and a grade of C- or better in the informed participation in the global warming prerequisite course(s) . “debate” as both scientist and concerned citi- Covers chemical processes in living organisms, zen . Three hours of lecture per week . Berger

90 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 CHEM 248 Inorganic Chemistry (F-1,2) try . Covers digital methods in the laboratory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 113 or CHEM 111 with emphasis on data acquisition and the with consent of the instructor . use of computers for extracting information Topics include nuclear and coordination from noisy data . The instrumental methods chemistry, theories of bonding, crystal field include mass spectrometry, gas phase and theory, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction HPLC chromatography, and UV-VIS, IR, and everyday applications of inorganic chem- NMR, AA and fluorescence spectroscopy . istry . The laboratory gives students experience CHEM 341L, the laboratory accompanying the with inorganic synthesis, qualitative analysis, lecture, provides experience with a number Chemistry and Physics spectroscopy, and characterization of optical of analytical instruments to solve practical as and magnetic properties of inorganic mate- well as research-based problems . Three hours rials . This course is required for a chemistry of lecture and a four-hour laboratory per week . degree with American Chemical Society (ACS) Berger and Gurney certification and focuses on descriptive Inor- ganic Chemistry . Three hours of lecture and a CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology (F-2) four-hour laboratory per week . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 225 . Survey of the relationship between chemistry CHEM/PHYS 331 Thermodynamics and and industrial technology and their impacts on Kinetics (F-1,2) human health and the environment . Inves- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216, PHYS 113, and tigation of how industrial organizations can MATH 121 . address health and environmental issues in the Treats in detail the states of matter and the early design stage for products and processes . laws of thermodynamics (with applications Within the framework of the twelve principles to chemical and phase equilibria and electro- of green chemistry, case studies of industry/ chemistry) and reaction kinetics and mecha- government activities will be analyzed in order nisms . Weekly laboratory studies emphasize to link molecular structure to societal implica- the application of concepts developed in the tions . Three hours of lecture per week . Warner lectures . Three hours of lecture and a four- hour laboratory per week . Kaplan CHEM 343 Advanced Topics in Modern Chemistry (F-1) CHEM/PHYS 332 Quantum Mechanics and 4 sem . hrs . Molecular Structure (S-1,2) Builds on previous work in chemistry to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216, PHYS 113, and explore developments at the frontier of modern MATH 220; PHYS 201 strongly recommended . chemistry and biochemistry . Covers specific Covers the wave mechanical treatment of topics chosen based on current developments atoms, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and the interests of the students and faculty theories of chemical bonding and molecular involved and incorporates modern synthetic, structure . Laboratory work comprises spectro- instrumental, computer, theoretical, and bio- scopic and computer modeling studies . Three chemical methods in the exploration of these hours of lecture and a four-hour laboratory per topics . Three hours of lecture per week . Staff week . Staff CHEM 345 Biochemistry (F-1,2) CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216, CHEM225 and (F-1) BIOL225 or consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216 and CHEM Covers organizing principles of living systems; 225 . structure and function of proteins, sugars, and Examines the theory and practice of selected lipids; mechanism and kinetics of enzymes; instrumental methods in analytical chemis- introduction to bioenergetics; and integration

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 91 and control of metabolic pathways . Three sentation . Students must concurrently enroll hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory in CHEM 390 . Berger, Canfield, Gurney, Lee, per week emphasizing research integration and Kaplan, Ismail, and Chen modern Biochemistry instrumentation . In- cludes techniques taken from current research CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (F-1,2; S-1,2) projects, such as Western blotting, column 1 sem . hr . chromatography, and protein purification . Required of all chemistry and biochemistry Canfield majors completing CHEM 355 . Includes instruction and preparation for technical writing CHEM 347 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry such as a manuscript or senior thesis . Students (S-1,2) will prepare and practice several oral presen- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 345 . tations, culminating with a seminar on their Covers modern biochemical techniques such Independent Study research open to the entire as protein expression, protein purification, and Simmons community . One hour per week . enzyme assays . Emphasizes development of Canfield independent laboratory skills . Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week . Courses taught through the Colleges of the Canfield Fenway:

Chemistry and Physics Chemistry CHEM 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) ENVI 200 Environmental Forum [Colleges 4 or 8 sem . hrs . of the Fenway] (S-1,2) Directed study addresses coursework required 2 sem . hrs . for the major or degree not being offered for- Provides a forum for different disciplines mally that semester . Students work under the and interests to assess current environmental close supervision of a faculty member . Consent topics . Examines scientific, socioeconomic, is required for a directed study, which does and political aspects of environmental issues . not count toward the independent learning Includes a service learning component and requirement . Staff encourages interaction with local, regional and national environmental advocates . Students CHEM 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) will develop applied research skills and make 4 or 8 sem . hrs . oral and written presentations . Staff Selection of a research project involving scientific literature search and related laboratory work . Results presented in a research paper and a poster presentation . Staff

CHEM 355 independent Study with Thesis (F-1,2; S-1,2) 8 sem . hrs . Selection of a research project involving scientific literature search, followed by laboratory work required for solution of the problem . Research may be conducted on the Chemistry/ Physics floor or at a local research laboratory in the form of a mentored internship . Results presented in a thesis, oral and a poster pre-

92 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 apy (or other literature activities) in a hospital . Program in Children’s A communications major could apply an Literature internship in the children’s trade division at a in Children’s LiteratureProgram publishing company . Cathryn M . Mercier, Director and Professor Master of Arts in Children’s Literature CHL 313 Survey of Literature for Children The Master of Arts (MA) degree in Children’s and Young Adults (F-1,2; S-1,2) Literature offers specialized study of books 4 sem . hrs . for children and young adults to students who Provides a broad overview of the field of are, or who intend to be, involved in teaching, children’s and young adult literature, including library work, editing, publishing, writing, historical and contemporary considerations, affiliated professions, or further research and criticism, and representative works from major scholarship in the field . genres . Sophomore standing . Mercier Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program has a BA/MA in Children’s Literature and strong theoretical underpinning and grounds BA/MFA in Writing for Children the student’s creative work in historical, Simmons offers an accelerated program that critical, and scholarly contexts . MFA students provides undergraduate students with acceler- will develop and complete a creative projects, ated entry to the MA in Children’s literature or provide critical feedback to other writers, re- the MFA in Writing for Children immediately ceive and respond to critical feedback on one’s upon completing their undergraduate studies own writing, and revise at least two complete at the College . The accelerated BA/MA pro- manuscripts in consultation with a mentor . gram requires 32 credits beyond the Simmons baccalaureate degree; the BA/MFA student must complete 28 credits beyond the Simmons baccalaureate degree . Applications should be filed before the beginning of the student’s senior year and must include an interview with the program director . Application materials can be found at http://www .simmons edu/. academics/graduate-programs/childrens-literature-ma . Undergraduate students applying for graduate study in children’s literature are expected to have the following qualifications: • A grade of B or above in CHL 313 survey of Children’s and Young Adult Literature . • Additional 300-level work that incorporates or addresses children’s or young adult literature in some way . For example, an English major could choose to take From Alice to Eey- ore as part of the major or begin working on a manuscript for children in a writing course . An education major could provide evidence that student teaching required extensive work in children’s literature . Similarly, a nursing major might be heavily involved in bibliother-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 93 written messages, in the forms and styles Department of Communications appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes they serve . Judith Aronson, Associate Professor 2) Students learn to think critically, creatively, Sidney Berger, Professor of Practice and paradoxically, both collaboratively and James Corcoran, Associate Professor independently . Rachel Gans-Boriskin, Lecturer 3) Students learn to analyze and critique mean- Ellen Grabiner, Chair and Associate ing making in the visual, oral and written Professor, Program Director, Communica- arenas . tions@Simmons 4) Students learn to creatively and skillfully Dane Groves, Multimedia Classroom and Lab employ the appropriate current technologies Manager, Adjunct Faculty and tools for the communications profes- Lydia Hardy, Assistant Lab Manager sions in which they work . Len Mailloux, Associate Professor of Practice 5) Students learn to demonstrate a knowledge Briana Martino, Senior Lecturer of the laws of freedom of speech and the Andrew Porter, Associate Professor of Practice press . and Internship Director 6) Students learn to demonstrate an under- Jo O’Connor, Senior Lecturer standing of the ethical and legal responsibil- Judith Richland, Associate Professor of Practice ities associated with being a communicator .

Communications Luke Romanak, Administrative Assistant 7) Students learn to demonstrate knowledge of Bob White, Professor the history of communications and its theory, as well as the role of theorists, profession- The mission of the Department of Commu- als and institutions in shaping the field . nications at Simmons College is to ensure 8) Students learn to recognize the diversity that students receive a rigorous liberal arts among communications professions, audi- education and the knowledge and competen- ences, and purposes and the impact of their cies to assure they are prepared for careers cultural contexts within a global society . and/or graduate study when they leave us . 9) Students learn to evaluate their own work The major in communications focuses on how and that of others syntactically and semanti- people generate meaning within and across cally . all kinds of contexts, cultures, channels, and media . Meaning making and deciphering is Major in Communications central to the work we do, and is the tie that The communications department at Simmons binds together the concentration areas within is an interactive, student-centered learning the major and the core courses required of all environment that employs a creative approach of our majors . Whether a student is studying to communication education led by a faculty journalism, graphic design, public relations of professionals and scholars . Students become and marketing communications, or media lifelong learners committed to excellence . arts, s/he is learning how to intelligently create They find a balance between an in-depth meaning and critically approach the meaning understanding of concepts and theory, and s/he encounters in the world . the practical skills needed to produce media Our mission is reflected in the core values content in a variety of professional settings and competencies we embrace and emphasize including business, education, social services, for our students . The following is a list of Stu- journalism, broadcasting—TV, radio, video, dent Learning Outcomes that are appropriate and Internet—newspapers, magazines, public to all communications majors no matter which relations, advertising, and graphic design . This concentration they choose to explore . balance prepares our students for jobs today— 1) Students learn to craft clear visual, oral and and for the jobs of tomorrow—because they

94 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 have also learned to adapt to the demands of four-year program . A student should declare the rapid changes in technology . Our approach her major at the end of the sophomore year . is highly interdisciplinary—collaborating with In this recommended sequence, the student and within the disciplines of political science would complete the core and then choose a and international relations, computer science, concentration to declare at this time . art, sociology, and cinema and media studies—and highly experiential . This program of Step Two: Developmental Coursework study culminates in advanced coursework and The department’s academic program includes Capstone experiences like the Senior Seminar three areas of concentration within the Com- in Storytelling, and in internships, indepen- munications major and three joint majors . dent study, and Studio Five—the department’s They are: student-run, professional communications • Concentration in Graphic Design Communications workplace . Each student majoring in commu- • Concentration in Journalism nications is required to take 40 semester hours • Concentration in Media Arts of study in the Department of Communica- • Major in Public Relations and Marketing tions . Communication (Joint major with School of Management) Step One: Three core courses (12 semester • Major in Web Design and Development hours) (Joint major with Computer Science) Step Two: Three or four developmental cours- • Major in Arts Administration (Joint major es, depending on the concentration (12–16 with Management and Art and Music) semester hours) Step Three: Two or three required electives, The Step Two developmental coursework has depending on the concentration (8–12 semes- been organized into three or four required ter hours) courses, depending on the concentration, nor- Step Four: Senior Seminar/Storytelling (4 mally taken in sequence . Step Two work can semester hours) begin during the first two years of a student’s Step Five: Independent Learning (options of- program and can be taken concurrently with fered by the department to fulfill an indepen- Step One, provided the student takes the nec- dent learning requirement of 8 semester hours) essary prerequisite core courses .

Step One: The Communications Core Re- Step Three: Required Electives quirements Students will have a list of courses from which The major requires three core courses that to choose between two or three electives explore the areas of media and society, writing depending on concentration . This arrangement and editing, visual communication and the allows students optimum flexibility and an technology currently driving emerging media . opportunity to build competencies across areas A blend of theory and hands-on, practical of the discipline . projects prepare students for further developmental work in one of the department’s areas Step Four: Senior Seminar/Storytelling of concentration . (Capstone Experience) This Capstone course extends the theoretical COMM 121 Visual Communication underpinnings offered while providing stu- COMM 122 Media Writing Bootcamp dents with an opportunity to develop a senior COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society project that reflects and synthesizes all they have learned in the department . The course Students should complete the three core cours- examines the role of stories in shaping human es by the end of the second year of study in a experience and meaning, the elements that are

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 95 necessary to create a good story, and the ways Concentrations in the Communications that digital technologies disrupt our conven- Major tional understanding of how stories are told . n GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCENTRATION Step Five: Independent Learning Options Students may pursue a graphic design concen- (Capstone Experiences) tration focusing on print, web, and/or multi- Students majoring in communications have media design . four options to complete the departmental requirement of 8 credits of independent learning . Requirements outside the Communications Students may take up to 24 credits of field- Department may be taken concurrently with based independent credits . Steps One through Three.

COMM 350 Independent Study Step One COMM 370 Internship May be taken concurrently with the Communi- COMM 380 Field Experience cations Core . COMM 390 Studio Five: A Communications The following three studio art courses: Workplace ART 111 Introduction to Studio Art: Drawing Departmental Honors ART 112 Introduction to Studio Art:

Communications The Department of Communications offers Color the opportunity for majors to receive depart- COMM/ mental honors . Students in Comm 344, Senior ART 138 The Poetry of Photography Seminar, which is the required Capstone for the major, who have a superior record in the Plus one of the following courses to satisfy the major and who receive an A on their senior prerequisite in art history: project and an A in the seminar will receive ART 141 Introduction to Art History: departmental honors . Student projects will Egypt to Mannerism be reviewed and graded by both the faculty ART 142 Introduction to Art History: member teaching the seminar and at least one Baroque to the 20th Century additional faculty member in the student’s Design History elsewhere with consent of concentration area . The designation of depart- design advisor . mental honors will appear on the student’s transcript . Step Two May be taken concurrently with Core Courses Departmental Recognition or with consent of instructor . The Department of Communication does not Four required courses: offer the designation “departmental recog- COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design nition ”. Instead, outstanding students may COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: be named to Lambda Pi Eta, the National Typography Communications Association’s honor society COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: for students in communications . Type and Image COMM 340 Advanced Design

Step Three May be taken concurrently with Core Courses . Two electives, at least one at the 300-level COMM 244 Web Design COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM 262 Media Convergence

96 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design: tion and Social Media Typography COMM 328 Special Topics COMM 262 Media Convergence (when appropriate) COMM 333 Web 2 Step Three: Three elective courses, at least one at the 300-level Step Four COMM 163 Radio Operations COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling COMM 220 Video Production COMM 222 Animation Step Five COMM 244 Web Design

Independent Learning COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design Communications COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: n JOURNALISM CONCENTRATION Type and Image Students may pursue a concentration in jour- COMM 260 Journalism nalism . COMM 263 Broadcast Writing Step Two: Three required courses COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring COMM 260 Journalism COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment tion and Social Media COMM 328 Special Topics in Communica- Step Three: Three electives, at least one at the tions (when appropriate) 300-level COMM 333 Web 2 COMM 163 Radio Operations COMM 340 Advanced Design COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group Discussion Web Design and Development COMM 262 Media Convergence (Joint Major with Computer Science) COMM 263 Broadcast Writing For more information, please see Program in COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring Computer Science section . COMM 310 Feature Writing COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing Interdisciplinary Major in Arts Administra- COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- tion tion and Social Media For more information, please see Art and Mu- COMM 328 Special Topics in Communica- sic Department section . tions (when appropriate) Interdisciplinary Major in Public Relations Step Four: and Marketing Communications COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling The Interdisciplinary Major in Public Relations and Marketing Communications is offered Step Five: with the School of Management and designed Independent Learning to provide grounding and experience in public relations and a firm understanding of the n MEDIA ARTS CONCENTRATION principles and implementation of marketing Students may pursue a media arts concentra- strategy . At its best, PR/MarCom education tion that combines the crafting of oral, written, embodies intellectual traditions drawn from a and visual messages and narratives across wide range of social and hard sciences, as well multiple platforms . as professional and liberal arts areas of concen- Step Two: Four required courses trations . Students receive a BA in PR/MarCom . COMM 120 Communications Media

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 97 Required Core Courses COMM 333 Web 2 COMM 121 Visual Communications COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling COMM 122 Media Writing Bootcamp COMM 350 Independent Study COMM 186 Introduction to Public Relations COMM 390 Studio 5: A Communications and Marketing Communica- Workplace tions MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Management COMM 281 Writing for Public Relations and MGMT 221 Project Management Integrated Marketing Commu- MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership nications MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value COMM 325 Public Relations Seminar MGMT 320 Negotiations and Change MGMT 230 Why We Buy Management MGMT 234 Organizational Communication MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits and Behavior MGMT 335 Marketing Research MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business MGMT 350 Independent Study MGMT 250 Principles of Marketing MGMT 392 Marketing Decision-making COMM 370 or MGMT 370 Internship It is recommended that PR/MarCom majors also consider taking ECON 100, Principles of

Communications Independent Learning: 8 credits to be fulfilled Microeconomics, and PSYC 101, Introduction either through COMM 350 (4 or 8 credits), to Psychological Science . MGMT 350 (4 or 8 credits), COMM 370 (4 or 8 credits), MGMT 370 (4 or 8 credits), and/or Minors in Communications COMM 390 Studio Five; COMM 390 Studio Students who wish to pursue a general minor Five cannot be double counted as an elective in communications may do so by completing course and an independent learning course . the three required core courses, along with two electives . Other concentration-specific minors Electives available are: Students select three courses from this list; one must be at the 300 level . n GRAPHIC DESIGN (Minor) COMM 124 Media, Messages and Society Required: COMM 163 Radio Operations and COMM 121 Visual Communications Performance COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: Typography Typography COMM 244 Web Design Electives for non-Art majors (select 2): COMM 260 Journalism ART 111 Intro to Studio Art: Drawing COMM 262 Media Convergence ART 112 Intro to Studio Art: Color COMM 286/ COMM/ MGMT 232 Intro to Advertising ART 138 The Poetry of Photography COMM 310 Feature Writing COMM 315 Op/Ed Electives for Art majors (select 2): COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 244 Web Design tion and Social Media COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM 326/ COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: MGMT 232B Student Advertising Type and Image Competition COMM 262 Media Convergence

98 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment n RADIO (Minor) COMM 328 Special Topics Required: (when appropriate) COMM 122 Media Writing Bootcamp COMM 333 Web 2 COMM 163 Radio Operations COMM 340 Advanced Design COMM 263 Broadcast Writing n JOURNALISM (Minor) Electives (select 2): Required: COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COMM 122 Media Writing Bootcamp COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 260 Journalism COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- Communications Electives (select 2) tion and Social Media COMM 124 Media, Messages, & Society COMM 262 Media Convergence n WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT COMM 263 Broadcast Writing (Joint Minor with Computer Science) COMM 310 Feature Writing Required: COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing CS 112 Introduction to Computer COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Science COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 121 Visual Communications tion and Social Media COMM 244 Web Design COMM 328 Special Topics (when CS 321 Web Services and Web-Centric appropriate) Computing n MEDIA ARTS (Minor) Choose one: Required: COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design COMM 120 Communications Media CS 333 Database Design and COMM 121 Visual Communications Implementation COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society n INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR IN Electives (select 2): CINEMA AND MEDIA STUDIES COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design A minor in Cinema and Media Studies com- COMM 220 Video Production prises two required courses and three electives . COMM 222 Animation Required: COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: ENGL 195 Art of Film Typography ENGL 221 The Critical Lens: Introduction COMM 244 Web Design to Film and Media Theory COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: Type and Image Three Electives (select 3): COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design AST 300 Black Bodies in Motion COMM 262 Media Convergence ART/ COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment COMM 138 The Poetry of Photography* COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- ART/ tion and Social Media COMM 139 Color Photography CSI* COMM 333 Web 2 ART/ COMM 340 Advanced Design COMM 232 Digital Photography II* ART/ COMM 239 Art of the Real: Documentary Photography*

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 99 ART/ Electives (select two): COMM 237 Advanced Black and White COMM 124 Media, Message and Society Photography* COMM 181 Public Speaking ART/ COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 256 Approaches in Contemporary COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof Photography COMM 286/ ART 249 History of Photography MGMT 232A Introduction to Advertising MUS 165 Music in Film COMM 326/ CHIN 214 Contemporary Chinese Cinema MGMT 232B Student Advertising COMM 120 Communications Media Competition COMM 121 Visual Communications COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society tion and Social Media COMM 222 Animation* MGMT 230 Why We Buy COMM 220 Video Production* MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- COMM 262 Media Convergence tions and Consumer Behavior ART/ MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business COMM 232 Advanced Digital Sandbox MGMT 335 Marketing Research COMM 344 Storytelling*

Communications ENGL 327 Race and Gender in COURSES Psychoanalytic Discourse ENGL 354 Studies in Film Genre COMM 120 Communications Media (M1) ENGL 398 Feminist Media Studies (F, S) FREN 314 “Topics in French Cinema” 4 sem . hrs . HIST 254 History Through Novels and Serves as an introduction to communication Films arts and theory and the world of still and mov- HIST 329 Film and Historical Representa- ing pictures . Involves the analysis of media tion from the point of view of the audience and the PHIL 152 Philosophy Through Literature production of media from the point of view and Film of the communicator . Numerous screenings SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen supplement examples and exercises in film, through Film animation, multimedia, and the graphic arts . The atmosphere of the classroom is a media Restrictions on Electives: One elective must environment: a comfortable theater supported be a production class . (Production classes are by light and sound . White designated with an *) In addition, at least one elective must be at the 200- or 300-level . No COMM 121 Visual Communication (M1)(F,S) more than two photography classes will be 4 sem . hrs . counted toward the minor . Introduces the concepts of visual culture and visual literacy with an emphasis on looking n PR/MARCOM at looking . From the perspective of consumer (Joint Minor with School of Management) and producer of images, the visual experience Required: is deconstructed to illuminate meaning-mak- COMM 186 Introduction to PR ing practices . Utilizes a variety of theoretical MGMT 250 Marketing perspectives and approaches to all manner of COMM 281 Writing for PR images, including photography, comics, fine art, advertising, film, TV, and the graphic novel . Grabiner, Richland, Martino

100 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 COMM 122 Media Writing Bootcamp (F, S) COMM 163 Radio Operations and 4 sem . hrs . Performance (F, S) Introduces students to the fundamental skills 4 sem . hrs . of information gathering, writing, and copy Introduces students to the radio industry editing for the mass media . Covers AP and and the fundamentals of station operations . other writing styles that students will eventu- Students will learn the history of the medi- ally be expected to master to gain recognition um and the mechanics of station, studio, and as competent communicators . Includes writing equipment operations, as well as acquire skills news stories, press releases, blogs, social media, in digital audio recording, editing, and pro- opinion articles, and memos . Corcoran, Mail- duction that will allow them to create broad- loux, Porter cast-quality programming . Mailloux Communications COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group (M5) (F, S) Discussion (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Explores how and why the media reflect, affect, Involves preparation and presentation of create, and mold public opinions, ideas, and speeches and consideration of the impact of values . Examines issues related to the media information and communication on listeners . and society, specifically the content of media in Provides extensive practice in discussion about terms of the messages they convey . Corcoran, present-day problems and topics . Emphasizes Gans-Boriskin rhetorical analysis, persuasion, and ethical issues in public speaking . Gans-Boriskin COMM/ART 138 The Poetry of Photography Lab (M1) (F, S) COMM 186 Introduction to Public Relations 4 sem . hrs . and Marketing Communications (F, S) Like a poem, the art photograph often uses 4 sem . hrs . metaphor, allusion, rhythm, and profound at- Explores the nature and role of communi- tention to detail . In this course students learn cations in marketing and the integration of to create artful photographs while acquiring public relations, advertising, sales promotion, the skills and craft of using a 35mm camera, personal selling, and new media in the market- developing black and white film and making ing communications plan . Analyzes marketing gelatin silver prints in the darkroom . 35mm communications materials in various media cameras are available for students enrolled in and considers the economic and social impli- the course . Bresler, Kain cations of promotion . Includes a field assignment . O’Connor COMM/ART 139 Color Photography CSI (M1) (F, S) COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design: 4 sem . hrs . Principles and Practice (M1) (F, S) Observing what’s in front of you is a discipline 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 121 or consent of akin to a detective solving a mystery . In this the instructor . course students learn to successfully operate Addresses formal principles, processes, and a digital camera (DSLR) and apply Camera production for 2D design . Lectures and Raw and Photoshop to produce dynamic color demonstrations complement studio projects prints . Our goal is exercising visual and critical and critiques . Students learn conceptual thinking muscles while enlivening personal skills required for professional design work . vision . DSLR cameras available for students They master mechanical tools; utilize design enrolled in the course . Bresler software applications; prepare visual, written, and oral presentations; and are introduced to

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 101 the research process and techniques needed COMM/ART 239 Art of the Real: Documen- to achieve quality design . Includes lecture/lab . tary Photography (F) Aronson, Richland 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM/ART 138 . How do you connect with honest, clear and COMM 220 Video Production (M1) (F, S) provocative story telling? In this class, students 4 sem . hrs . engage with the documentary tradition by Explores the working methods and produc- investigating cultural, political, ideological or tion of narrative, personal, documentary, and personal topics of their own choosing . Along music video filmmaking . Examines historical the way they are encouraged to refine their examples from Maya Deren to the present, and technical and aesthetic skills . Students work in requires students to plan, shoot, and edit their digital, film, color or black and white . 35 mm own short pieces . A course for women who and DSLR cameras are available for students want to make movies, it teaches the variety of enrolled in the course . Bresler conditions that lead to the creation of professional productions . White COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: Typography (F, S) COMM 222 Animation (M1) (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 210 or consent of 4 sem . hrs . instructor . Introduces the technology of three-dimension- Applies the formal principles of design in the

Communications al computer animation, grounded in the histo- context of typography . Topics include type his- ry of traditional animation, applied creatively tory and terminology, text and display type for to individual projects . White print and screen communication, typographic hierarchy in information design, bookmaking, COMM/ART 232 Advanced Digital Sandbox and concept-based design through typograph- (S) ic layout and manipulation . Includes lectures, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ART/COMM 139 discussions, class critiques, and computer lab A playful workshop where students master sessions . Aronson cutting edge digital techniques and the craft of archival inkjet printing . We investigate a va- COMM 244 Web Design (F) riety of artists’ practices at the forefront of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 210 . evolving digital praxis, along with field trips to Introduces the essential concepts and tools artist studios, galleries and museums . Students necessary to produce websites . Includes work on long-term projects of their choosing, understanding HTML syntax, CSS, authoring in color or black and white, with film or digi- web pages, creating and editing web graph- tally . DSLRs and 35 mm cameras are available ics, establishing site hierarchy, and designing for students enrolled in the course . Bresler information architecture . Requires students to create effective user interfaces, test for COMM/ART 237 Advanced Black and White usability, and manage the website development Photography (S) process . Grabiner, Groves 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM/ART 138 . Students expand their knowledge of traditional COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design (S) darkroom printing by engaging in advanced 4 sem . hrs . Prereq . Comm 121 or consent of exposure and printing techniques, including instructor . working with gelatin silver fiber paper and the Explores creative approaches to acquiring, alternative process known as cyanotype . 35 manipulating, authoring, and disseminating mm cameras are available for students enrolled digital images . In the Adobe CC environment, in the course . Bresler, Kain students combine natural and digital media, working iteratively in order to achieve unique solutions to their challenges . In-depth explora-

102 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 tion of Photoshop compositing techniques and This course addresses the rapid changes in me- introduction to image creation in Illustrator dia production and distribution and provides and on a variety of mobile apps . Students work the hands-on knowledge necessary to create, on stand-alone images and in sequence, for produce, and distribute media . It integrates print and screen . Grabiner the study of media history, theory, and design with production skills in film, audio, video, COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: print and digital media—to enable students to Type and Image (F) advance as media producers . Richland 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 240 . Reinforces the design process and re- COMM 263 Broadcast Writing (S) search-based work . Students create profession- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 . al pieces after careful investigation and analy- The term “broadcast” has changed in meaning Communications sis . Emphasizes integrating type and image to in the fairly recent past . It now includes on-line strengthen a message . Addresses information streaming, podcasts, shared media and much hierarchy, sequencing, grid development on more . However, the core skills needed to pro- the computer, and multimedia presentations . duce an effective message have not changed . Assignments include publications, websites, In this course, you will discover and develop organization identity programs, and expressive skills in audio and video story-telling . This use of typography . Aronson course includes on-the-street assignments and studio work . Mailloux COMM/ART 256 Approaches in Contempo- rary Photography (S) COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM/ART 138 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 . From portraits to staged narratives, appropri- Teaches how to perceive and correct errors in ation to the conceptual landscape, students language written by others . Includes use of explore a diverse range of methods and styles . professional copyediting symbols and tech- Combining discussions, with visiting artists, niques to make needed changes (in spelling, field trips to gallery and/or museum exhi- punctuation, word selection, etc ). before the bitions, students produce a final portfolio final wording, or “copy,” is readied for print, of deeply intentional and considered photo- screen, or broadcast . Explains proofreading graphs . 35 mm and DSLR cameras are avail- techniques . Explores basic pre-writing practic- able for students enrolled in the course . Bresler es, e .g ., ranking and organization of raw story data for a news release or letter to the editor . COMM 260 Journalism (M5) (F, S) Berger 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 . Immerses students into journalism by covering COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring community issues and events ranging from lo- (S) cal and national politics to entertainment and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 and/or sports . Teaches how to identify news values COMM 163 . and make news judgments, as well as acquire Gives the student a “virtual study abroad” note-taking and interviewing skills, under- experience . In conjunction with schools and stand media ethics and law, and develop news participants from around the world, students writing techniques . Corcoran, Porter get to work in a cross-cultural setting using streaming and social media, examining social, COMM 262 Media Convergence (F, S) cultural, and political issues from a global 4 sem . hrs . perspective . Mailloux Media Convergence is the melding of digital images (still and moving), sound, and typography, to create media for a variety of platforms .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 103 COMM 281 Writing for Public Relations and COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Integrated Marketing Communications (F, S) (F) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 and 186 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: COMM 122 and 124 or con- Explores the role and function of public sent of instructor . relations and marketing communications Examines the news media’s First Amendment materials . Examines techniques of writing and rights and responsibilities, addressing libel, editing for identified, targeted, publics . In- privacy, fairness, and objectivity, as well as volves producing marketing communications current media issues . Discusses the ethical and materials intended for internal and external legal ramifications of communications in a audiences and analyzing the communications democratic society . Corcoran, Mailloux efforts of a publicly traded company . Porter COMM 323 Digital Cultures: Communica- COMM 286/MGMT 232A Intro to Advertis- tion and Social Media (S-1,2) ing (F) 4 sem . hrs . COMM 124 or consent of instruc- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 124 and 186 . tor . Introduces basic elements of advertising Communicators are challenged to develop theory and practice with an emphasis on the literacies and competencies in what currently role of creating effective and results-oriented resembles a whirlwind of perpetually emerg- advertising messages . Analyzes advertising ing communication technologies . Tracing the

Communications case studies to explore concepts and apply trajectory of participatory or “social” cultures, them to real-world examples . Provides tools to we will investigate the impact of these tools develop writing and design skills and to create on meaning making practices . A hands-on portfolio samples . Includes a team project to approach grounds this course and its engage- create an advertising campaign for a client of ment in the long-standing debates in media choice . Staff and cultural theory . Grabiner, Kopp

COMM 310 Feature Writing (F) COMM 325 Public Relations Seminar (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 and 260 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 186 and 281 . Builds upon skills and techniques learned Surveys public relations methods, research, in Journalism and other writing courses . theories, practices, and campaigns . Discuss- Challenges students to think, to see stories in es the ethics and values of public relations their fullness, and to become involved in their as a profession . Includes case study analysis . own writing . Teaches a narrative style that O’Connor encourages critical thinking and engages writers, giving them the foundation to put more COMM 326/MGMT 232B National Student human aspects into their stories . Includes Advertising Competition (S) class discussion and critique of student work . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 286/MGMT 232A Corcoran, Gans-Boriskin Students create a fully integrated advertising campaign for a nationally known client in the COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing (S) National Student Advertising Competition . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 and COMM Research, Strategy, Media, Budget, Creative, 260 . Design, PR/Promotions student teams are Emphasizes persuading readers, or at least formed to create a comprehensive 25-page getting their attention . Develops research skills plans book and keynote presentation . Once to defend arguments . Requires subscribing the concept is developed, students create print, to current newspapers to examine how top outdoor and web advertisements as well as ra- columnists craft their commentary . Students dio spots and TV commercials . The class com- produce editorials and columns suitable for petes against other area colleges by presenting publication . Corcoran, Gans-Boriskin the campaign in front of several professional

104 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 industry judges . Nearly 200 colleges compete page publication with text, images and info nationally every year . O’Connor graphic; and a webzine website, or original app for multiple platforms . Aronson COMM 328 Special Topics in Communica- tions (F, S) COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling (F, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior standing or consent S) of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 121, COMM 122, Offers an intense study in a particular area of COMM, 124 and concentration requirements . communications focusing on advanced issues . Storytelling is perhaps the oldest, most salient Staff form of entertainment, education and enlightenment that humans have engaged in . The COMM/ART 330 Special Topics in Photog- course examines the role of stories in our lives, Communications raphy (S) the elements that are necessary to create a 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM/ART 138 and two good story, and the ways that digital technol- additional photography courses or consent of ogies disrupt our conventional understanding the instructor . of how stories are told . Students will complete Delves deeply into the practice and theory of a major project using storytelling techniques photography . General topic is contemporary and demonstrating their understanding of the photography, with readings by Barthes, Sontag, impact that media channels have on narrative . and other theoreticians considered in relation Staff to the work of students and contemporary photographers . Bresler COMM 350 Independent Study (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department COMM 333 Web 2 (S) chair . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: COMM 220 or COMM 262 or consent of the instructor . COMM 370 Internship (F, S,) Examines the ways motion graphics adds 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior or senior meaning to public service announcements, standing, declared major in communications, advertising, interactive websites, film credits, consent of the instructor, and application filed television openings, and mobile applications by Oct . 15 for spring semester or March 15 and addresses concepts of a global visual for summer or fall semesters . Senior standing language in which the use of familiar symbols required for 8 semester hours . Porter and images transcends spoken language . Ex- plores the emerging field of narrative, auditory COMM 380 Field Experience (F, S) experience, information design, interactivity, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 370 and emotional depth . Richland An eight to 10 hours-per-week field placement in the Greater Boston area, based on the stu- COMM 340 Advanced Design (S) dent’s background and interests . Students must 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 240 and 248 . Or apply before October 15 for spring semester . consent of the instructor . Porter Increases understanding of the designer’s role as problem solver and professional design COMM 390 Studio Five: A Communications consultant . Introduces the responsive de- Workplace (F, S) sign approach to web and app development . 4 sem . hrs . Prerequisites: Completion of the Provides opportunity to create new portfo- communications department core and lio-quality work and develop a personal style . concentration requirements or consent of the Projects include: a personal identity system, instructor . with professional résumé and cover letter for Provides a faculty-supervised workplace where each student; prototyping a complex multi- students undertake projects for nonprofit

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 105 clients while working as collaborative teams . Covenant Church, Windsor School, Partners Requires analyzing client communications Healthcare Information Systems, Twitter and needs and providing optimal solutions on CakeWalk . Students are frequently offered budget and deadline . Integrates relevant issues permanent jobs upon graduation at the com- of agency/client relationships, vendor relations, pany that sponsored their internship . Our job and project management . Porter, Richland placement rate upon graduation is very high . Students also have the opportunity to complete significant independent study projects under the guidance of a faculty member, as well as Program in Computer Science participate as a member of a research team on NSF-funded research projects . While our and Informatics courses and majors have a strong technology focus, they also stress teamwork, collabora- Nanette Veilleux, Professor, Program Director tion, communication, and the development Margaret Menzin, Professor of leadership skills . All courses include a Bruce P . Tis, Associate Professor structured laboratory experience with students Amber Stubbs, Assistant Professor often solving problems in groups . Our students often double major in areas such as communi- The Program in Computer Science and Infor- cations, art, English, education, mathematics, matics offers majors and minors in computer Computer Science & Informatics philosophy, Spanish, and management . Our science, information technology, web design alums work for companies developing educa- and development, health informatics and tional software, medical support, gene research scientific computation (minor) . Our program to cure cancer, voting machine security, and prepares women for technology- related writing software to support nonprofits . careers in the global marketplace, for graduate At Simmons College we help young women school, and to be knowledgeable, ethical and find their voices . We prepare them to be lead- socially conscious adopters of technology . We ers in the world and this world needs women also serve the Simmons community by offering in computer science and information technolo- service courses to address both the general gy more than ever . and specific technology fluency needs of our students . These courses help the student gain Major in Computer Science an overview of technology—its use, applica- The demand for computer scientists in the tion, and limitations and can serve as stand- workplace remains strong . New and exciting alone courses or as a starting point for more problems are there to be solved . Students advanced study in one of our four technology that major in computer science develop new areas . We often find that students have a latent technology, as well as apply advanced tech- interest in, and talent for, technology that nology to solving highly technical problems blossoms in these courses . at the forefront of technology . They learn to Students may also complete an 8-credit intern- think critically, logically, and abstractly . They ship where they relate theory learned in class gain both an understanding of the underlying to the actual needs of the workplace . Students theory and concepts of computing as well as have completed internships in industry, gov- the facility to integrate theory with practice . ernment, nonprofits, and academic institutions They are problem solvers . Students take both such as Fuji Film Microdisk, Northeastern foundational courses and advanced technology University, Raytheon, IBM/Lotus, Nuance, courses that focus on systems and technology Hyperactive Multimedia, Meditech, EMC, development . Students are prepared for careers Tufts University, Screened Images Multimedia, in programming, web development, system UPS Field Services, Education First, Highrock support, network administration, database

106 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 design, computer and network security, appli- PHIL 225 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues cations development, and software engineer- in Information Technology Computer Science and Informatics Science Computer ing . The program also provides academically One mathematics course numbered MATH outstanding and highly motivated majors the 118 and above opportunity to produce a rigorous thesis as the culmination of a two-semester project, be- Electives (choice of three) ginning with a preparatory semester of related CS 321 Web-Centric Programming independent research . CS 327 Cybersecurity CS 333 Database Design and Learning Outcomes Implementation Computer Science majors will: CS 334 Special Topics in Computer A . Understand the fundamental concepts and Science theory of computing and their application CS 343 or to solving real world problems LIS 486 Systems Analysis B . Express themselves and ideas orally, in writ- LIS technology courses as approved ing, and the “languages” of the discipline C . Master current and cutting-edge technol- Honors in Computer Science ogies including programming languages, The Honors designation will be given if a algorithms, databases, systems analysis, web student has: based technologies, networks, security and • Demonstrated academic achievement by hardware earning a GPA of 3 .5 or greater in courses D . Think abstractly, logically, clearly, and criti- taken at Simmons for the major cally • Conducted research as demonstrated by suc- E . Work in groups both as a participant and as cessfully completing of one of the following: a leader –NSF-REU F . Relate theory to practice –Honors Thesis G . Be life-long learners and able to teach them- –Research Project deemed to be hon- selves ors-worthy by the program faculty H .Understand the ethical, legal, and social implications of technology Minor in Computer Science I . Become gainfully employed in technolo- Computing technology pervades our experi- gy-related jobs and/or prepared for graduate ence, both in the workplace and in our per- study sonal lives . An understanding of technology and its application, as well as the development Requirements: A major in computer science of strong technical problem solving skills is requires the following courses: valuable to every undergraduate . Students from a wide range of majors frequently minor CS 112 Introduction to Computer in computer science . Students choose from the Science following options: CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming Requirements: CS 226 Computer Organization and Architecture Web Development CS 227 Computer Networks This option provides a strong technical CS 232 Data Structures and Algorithms background for anyone wishing to develop CS 330 Structure and Organization of web-based applications . Students will learn Programming Languages HTML, JavaScript, Java, and database design CS 345 Operating Systems and implementation, as well as the network MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics infrastructure upon which web applications

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 107 are built, including security considerations . Major in Information Technology The curriculum includes: For students interested in the assessment of users’ technology needs, and the evaluation, CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science application, administration, and support of CS 227 Computer Networks technology, we offer a major and minor in CS 327 Cybersecurity information technology . The major provides CS 321 Web-Centric Programming and students with a solid technical grounding in Web Technologies computer science and information technolo- CS 333 Database Design and gy, as well as education in the interpersonal Implementation skills of communication, teamwork, critical Software Development thinking, and ethical decision-making that This option provides an introduction to are vital to the IT industry . An information software development and programming . It is technologist determines user needs and then appropriate for anyone considering a major in develops, manages, and supports technolo- computer science or interested in application gy based solutions . Students take courses in programming . The curriculum includes: communication, management, philosophy, and computer science and information technolo- CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science gy . Students are prepared for a broad range of CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven careers such as web content provider/ manager,

Computer Science & Informatics Programming web developer, web administrator, IT con- CS 232 Data Structures and Algorithms sultant, network support, customer/ desktop CS 330 Structure and Organization of support, system integrator, system analyst, and Programming Languages application developer . CS 321 Web-Centric Computing and Web Technologies Learning Outcomes Characteristics of IT Graduates (adapted to Systems ACM IT Curriculum Guidelines): Simmons’s This option prepares the student to perform IT program aims to provide their graduates user support, system administration, or net- with the skills and knowledge to take on work administration, and develops the techni- appropriate professional positions in infor- cal expertise needed in many small offices and mation technology upon graduation and grow organizations today . The curriculum includes: into leadership positions or pursue research CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science or graduate studies in the field . Fundamental CS 226 Computer Organization and to information technology is the integration Architecture of different technologies and the integration CS 227 Computer Networks of technologies into organizations . An IT CS 345 Operating Systems graduate must therefore acquire a skill set that CS 327 Cybersecurity enables him or her to successfully perform integrative tasks, including: Open A . An ability to apply knowledge of computing A custom-designed minor consisting of five and mathematics appropriate to the disci- courses may be proposed by the student to pline achieve her specific goals . Faculty members are B . An ability to analyze a problem, and identi- available to help the student design this minor . fy and define the computing requirements The computer science and information tech- appropriate to its solution nology faculty must approve the final proposal . C . An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process,

108 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 component, or program to meet desired One from the following: needs CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Computer Science and Informatics Science Computer D . An ability to function effectively on teams Programming to accomplish a common goal CS 226 Computer Architecture E . An understanding of professional, ethical, CS 345 Operating Systems legal, security and social issues and respon- PHIL 225 Ethics sibilities IT 101 Living in a Digital Society F . An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences Minor in Information Technology G . An ability to analyze the local and global The minor in information technology pro- impact of computing on individuals, orga- vides the technology skills and understand- nizations, and society ing required of every professional in today’s H .Recognition of the need for and an ability to workforce . You gain an excellent grounding in engage in continuing professional develop- technology—an overview of technology and ment web applications, a familiarity with a modern I . An ability to use current techniques, skills, programming language; the ability to design, and tools necessary for computing practice create and use a database, a grasp of manage- J . An ability to use and apply current tech- ment issues, and the ability to sharpen your nical concepts and practices in the core communication skills . This minor is a nice information technologies complement to any major at Simmons . K . An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the Requirements: selection, creation, evaluation and adminis- Minor: tration of computer-based systems CS 110 Foundations of Information L . An ability to effectively integrate IT-based Technology solutions into the user environment CS 112 Introduction to Computer M .An understanding of best practices and Science standards and their application CS 333 Database Design and N .An ability to assist in the creation of an Implementation effective project plan One of the following: Requirements: CS 113 Event-driven programming CS 110 Foundations of Information CS 227 Networks Technology CS 333 Database Design and One of the following: Implementation Another IT/CS course (not IT 101/ 225), CS 321 Web Centric Programming MGMT 234 CS 327 Computer Security MGMT 221 CS 343/ LIS 486 Systems Analysis Major in Health Informatics MATH 118 Statistics or 227/228 Health Informatics is the application of the MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- computing and information technology tions and Behavior disciplines to solving problems in the field MGMT 221 Project Management of health care . This interdisciplinary major CS 350/ includes foundation courses in technology, as CS 370 Independent Learning (to be well as more advanced topics such as security, adapted to PLAN Capstone) database management, web applications de-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 109 velopment, and systems analysis . Students also Electives learn about the health care industry by taking Students are strongly urged to select two or courses such as health informatics, biomedical more of the following, depending of their ethics, and the health industry market and specific interest and in consultation with their business model . Electives include courses in advisors: sociology, biology, and management . The ma- SOCI 241 Society and Health jor also provides experiential learning in the BIOL 346 Epidemiology health care industry through two experiential MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and placements that will expose our students to Analysis both the neediest and to the most sophisticated MGMT 110 Financial Accounting ends of the health care spectrum . Students MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and graduating in this major would be desirable Management in IT departments at hospitals and other medium-to-large health care settings, and in Students should also consult with their companies developing software for the health advisors about the possibilities of a minor in care industry . There will also be positions in Biology, Management, or Public Health . maintaining, modifying and managing software services . Minor in Scientific Computation The minor in scientific computation deals with

Computer Science & Informatics Required Courses the processing of large sets of “messy data” . A CS 112 Introduction to Computer must for anyone planning on attending gradu- Science ate school . CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming MATH 118 Introductory Statistics CS 225 Health Informatics (new prefix; MATH 343 Mathematical Modeling was IT 225, same content) CS 112 Introduction to Computer MATH 118 Introductory Statistics Science CS 227 Computer Networks CS 333 Database Design and CS 327 Cybersecurity Implementation CS 333 Database Design and Implementation A fifth course to be chosen from: CS 321 Web Centric Programming and CS 226 Computer Organization and Web Technologies Architecture CS 343 CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven or LIS 486 Systems Analysis Programming PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis One of the following: MATH 338 Probability SNHS 450 The Health Care Systems: MATH 225 Differential Equations Interdisciplinary Perspectives MGMT 120 Introduction to Health Systems Major in Web Design & Development MBAH 448 Health Care IT (with permission (Joint Major with the Communications De- of instructor) partment) The World Wide Web has driven a need for Independent Learning web designers and developers . People who To be satisfied in the IT department of a hos- understand both the art and the science of web pital, HMO or at a company which develops development are particularly valued . Gradu- software for the health care industry . ates will have a firm understanding of the prin-

110 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ciples of design as well as an understanding of Step Three: Electives the technical issues involved in the develop- Students take three electives, not all from the Computer Science and Informatics Science Computer ment of an active web site . Students graduating same discipline (CS/COMM) from this major will have an advantage over CS 227 Computer Networks traditional web designers because they will CS 327 Cybersecurity have a clear understanding of the elements of CS 333 Database Design and web development . Likewise, the students will Implementation also have an advantage over traditional web COMM 340 Type and Image developers because they will possess knowl- COMM 348 Advanced Design edge of the elements of design . CS 343 Systems Analysis & Design This major combines existing classes from COMM 333 Web 2 the Communications and Computer Science programs to create a cohesive major in Web Step Four: Senior Seminar Core Design & Development . It seeks to draw stu- COMM 395 Senior Seminar dents who are interested in integrating the two facets of web site creation rather than focusing Step Five: Independent Learning on either the Graphic Design concentration or Students may choose to take independent stud- the Computer Science major . ies and internships from either the Communi- cations department or the Computer Science Learning Outcomes Program . This will depend on the nature of the 1 . Students Design and author accessible web- independent study or internship . Students may sites with semantic code . also opt to take COMM 390: Studio 5 for their 2 . Students employ iterative design processes . independent learning requirement . 3 . Students are introduced to the core components of information architecture, usability, Degree Options: With the approval of her and user experience . advisors, a student may choose whether to 4 . Students design and develop for a variety of graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or of Science, screens and devices . depending on which discipline she has chosen 5 . Students become proficient in the founda- the preponderance of her course work . tions of programming for the web Please keep in mind that this major will not function as simply a Communications Step One: Core concentration because the core classes do not The core classes focus on providing students meet the requirements for the Communica- with a foundation for the other steps in their tions core . This major is also not designed as major . a replacement for the Graphic Design concen- COMM 121 Visual Communication tration, as students graduating from the major COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design will not receive the entire breadth of the design CS 112 Introduction to Computer Sci- curriculum or the Communications core . ence Likewise, it is not a Computer Science major; students will not be exposed to the breadth of Step Two: Developmental the CS field and would need additional courses COMM 240 Typography to move into other application areas . COMM 244 Web Design CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming CS 321 Web-Centric Computing and Web Technologies

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 111 Interdisciplinary Minor in Web Design in three years in an empowering, state-of- and Development the-art environment . Through coursework Required: and hands-on learning, you will develop your CS 112 Introduction to Computer ability to understand computing foundation Science and theory and to solve real-world problems COMM121 Visual Communications through the application of technology . COMM 244 Web Design Master’s level coursework in library science CS 321 Web Centric Programming and will commence by your senior year and culmi- Web Technologies nate in stimulating yet practical independent COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design or studies . Our Graduate School of Library and CS 333 Database Design and Implementation Information Science (GSLIS) is ranked in the country’s top 10 by U .S . News & World Report . Integrated BS/MS Programs The faculty are recognized leaders in their Two integrated programs permit students fields, while our prime Boston location opens to obtain their BS and MS degrees in less the door to hundreds of prestigious intern- time than it would take to do the programs ships . separately . Students begin the MS degree program during their junior year . The integrated Undergraduate Major in Data Science program in education is described under the & Analytics (DS&A)

Computer Science & Informatics Department of Education, which begins on page 126 . FACULTY Margaret Menzin, Professor of Mathematics 3 + 1 BS in Computer Science/MS in and Computer Science, Coordinator Library and Information Science Naresh Agarwal, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science 3 + 1 BS in Information Technology/MS Gerald Benoit, Associate Professor of Library in Library and Information Science and Information Science The world of library and information science Michael Brown, Professor of Mathematics and is changing—fast . No longer just a home for Statistics printed texts, a “library” is any place where Robert Goldman, Professor of Statistics creating, storing, and accessing traditional Chaoqun Ni , Assistant Professor of Library and print and emerging digital resources come Information Science together . Susan D . Sampson, Associate Professor of This evolution is huge, and the vast array of Management careers it is creating calls for a new breed of Amber Stubbs, Assistant Professor of Computer highly trained, technologically savvy informa- Science tion professional . The 3 + 1 Computer Science/ Bruce Tis, Associate Professor of Computer Library and Information Science Program will Science thoroughly prepare you to meet this opportu- Nanette Veilleux, Professor of Computer nity . Science and Associate Dean for Research of Pairing a Bachelor of Science in Computer the School of Library and Information Science Science or Information Technology with a Data Science and Analytics is a field which Master’s in Library and Information Science, also goes by the names of Data Science, Data this sought-after combination will give you a Analytics, and Predictive Analytics . Informal- versatile technical background, as well as ad- ly this is also referred to as “Big Data ”. vanced knowledge of the principles, theories, By now most of us have heard of the term and practices of modern librarianship, digital “big data”, which refers to data sets distin- curation, and content management . guished by “the 3 V’s”: volume, velocity, and You will earn your computer science degree

112 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 variability . In this context ‘volume’ refers, MATH 229 Regression Analysis obviously, to the size of the data set, ‘velocity’ MATH 346/ Computer Science and Informatics Science Computer refers to the speed at which new data arrives or CS 346 Data Mining the data set changes, and ‘variability’ refers to CS 347 Applied Data Science the lack of a strict organization for formatting MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and all the data . Management DS&A has applications in many areas . For MGMT 221 Project Management example, famously, by analyzing what people LIS 593 Visualization were querying, Google was able to predict a flu epidemic several weeks ahead of the CDC . A typical schedule of courses is CS112-113 Another well known example is the use of and MATH 118–MATH 228 in first year; these techniques to target certain groups of MATH 227 and 229 and CS 333 in second year; people in election campaigns . Recently, breast MATH/CS 440 and CS 347and MGMT 100 cancer oncologists announced the formation and 221 in third year; Internship and LIS 593 of a database which will contain anonymized in fourth year . Students starting the major in information about every woman who has had their second year will combine the third and breast cancer and had her tumor sequenced . fourth year programs . This database will contain the tumor sequence, other medical information, and details about Student Learning Outcomes the treatment and how successful it was . Students will be able to: Oncologists will then be able to query it for 1 . Select from, use and interpret results of, patients with newly diagnosed tumors to select descriptive statistical methods effectively . an optimal treatment approach . 2 . Select from, use, and interpret results of, the principal methods of data science and So, what is DS&A? It is a combination of analytics statistical and computing methods to analyze 3 . Communicate the results of their analyses and interpret such large data sets, in a partic- accurately and effectively, in writing, orally ular discipline. Data Science & Analytics rests and visually on a tripod of statistics, computer science, 4 . Make appropriate use of relevant software, and domain knowledge. using and modifying standard techniques . The DS&A major at Simmons is designed to 5 . Apply principles of leadership and reproduc- implement this tripod approach, with required ible research to make responsible courses in statistics, computer science and 6 . Demonstrate ability to plan, manage, and management, and a required area of expertise document moderately-sized project (what we call a concentration; 5 courses in parts of a discipline where “big data” is likely List of pre-approved concentrations; students to occur) . with other interests should consult program faculty or their advisors. Requirements: Biology-Bioinformatics: BIOL 113, 22, 337 and CS 112 Introduction to Computer CHEM 111, 112 . Biochemistry: BIOL 113, BIOL Science 225, BIOL 336; CHEM 111 or 113; CHEM 112; CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Science CHEM 223 . Chemistry: CHEM 111 or 113; CS 333 Database Design and CHEM 112 or 224 and 225; CHEM 216; CHEM Implementation 223 or 345 . Communications: COMM 121, 244, MATH 118 Introductory Statistics COMM 210, 240, and 248 . Computer Science: MATH 227 Statistical Design and Analysis CS 232, 227, 327, 345, and 330 or other elective MATH 228/ chosen with the advisor . Management-Finance: 428 Introduction to Data Science MGMT 110, MGMT 260 and 3 electives chosen

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 113 from MGMT 310, 3111, 314, 315 and 393 . Man- CS 112/412 Introduction to Computer Sci- agement-Health Care: MGMT 100, 120 and 239 ence (M3) (F) and 2 electives chosen from MGMT 137, POLS 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the compe- 217, MGMT 180, PSYC 232, MGMT 225, PSYC tency in basic mathematics . 239, MGMT 234, SOCI 241, BIOL 246, SOCI Introduces computer science and program- 245, PHIL 131, SOCI 345, ECON 239, SW 101, ming using a high-level programming lan- IT 225, SW 200, NURS 100, and NUTR 249 . guage (currently Python) . Teaches program de- Management or Marketing: MGMT 100 and sign in the context of contemporary practices MGMT 250 and 3 electives from MGMT 232, both object oriented and procedural . Presents 233, 335, 348, 225, 392, 229, 394, 231, 232, 232b fundamental computer science topics through and 233 . Mathematics–Statistics: MATH 220, initiation and design of programs . Requires 211, 338, and 339 and an elective to be chosen significant projects . Veilleux, Tis with the advisor . Political Science/Interna- tional Relations: POLS 101, 102 and 104 and 2 CS 113/413 GUI and Event-Driven Program- electives from POLS 213, 215, 217, 218, 219, 229, ming (S) 249 and 250 . Public Health: BIOL 104, SOCI 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 112 . 241, SOCI 245 or 345, BIOL 346 and an elec- Continues CS 112, with emphasis on graphic tive to be chosen with the advisor . Sociology: user interface and event-driven programming SOCI 101, 239 and 3 electives form SOCI 245, (currently Java) . Requires significant projects .

Computer Science & Informatics 249, 262, 263 and 321 . Veilleux, Tis

Honors in Data Science and Analytics CS 110 Foundations of Information Technol- In order to receive Honors in Data Science and ogy (S) Analytics a student must: 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the compe- 1 . Maintain superior academic performance as tency in basic mathematics . indicated by a GPA of 3 .5 or higher in major Foundations of Information Technology is a and concentration courses taken at Sim- broad introduction to issues and concepts that mons College are fundamental in the IT field . These include 2 . Conduct independent research through the aspects of system administration, user support, successful completion of an NSF-REU or applications installation and management, similar research program or by completion hardware troubleshooting and ethical use of of a thesis or project supervised within the technology . This course emphasizes knowledge Program which receives a grade of A- or A . combined with practical, hands-on experience . 3 . Communication of the work by presentation Tis to the Program or another approved forum . CS 226/426 Computer Organization and COURSES Architecture (M3) (F15) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 112 or equivalent or [CS 111 The Science of Sound and Image consent of the instructor . Media (M4) Studies the structure and function of computer 4 sem . hrs ]. hardware, with an emphasis on performance . Examines, through lecture and laboratory Includes history of computers, information exercises, the physical realization of sight and representation, hardware components and sound and what adaptations must be made to their functions, buses, internal and external create digital sound recordings, both of speech memory, input/output, CPU, and instruction music, and digital photographs and movies sets . Tis from these sensory inputs . Veilleux CS 227/427 Computer Networks (F14) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 112 or consent of the

114 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 instructor . CS 330/530 Structure and Organization of Introduces the concepts, design, implementa- Programming Languages (S) Computer Science and Informatics Science Computer tion, and management of computer networks . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 232, CS 226 or consent Covers data communication concepts, layered of instructor . architectures, protocols, LANs, WANs, inter- Provides a comparison of computer languag- networking, the Internet, Intranets, network es and language paradigms (object-oriented, management, and network applications with procedural, functional, event-driven) with an emphasis on TCP/ IP . Tis respect to data structures, control structures, and implementation . Investigates these issues CS 232/432 Data Structures and Algorithms in several languages (currently JAVA, C++, (F) Perl, R, Ruby, and Android) . Presents formal 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 113 . Coreq :. MATH 210 . language specification including regular, con- Considers topics including abstract data types text-free, and ambiguous languages . Veilleux, and objects, strings, vectors, linked lists, Stubbs stacks, queues, deques, sets, maps, trees, hash tables, and applications of data structures . CS 333/533 Database Design and Implemen- Surveys fundamental algorithms, including tation (S16) geometric algorithms, graph algorithms, al- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 112 . gorithms for string processing, and numerical Offers comprehensive examination of the de- algorithms . Discusses basic methods for the sign and implementation of relational database design and analysis of efficient algorithms . Tis, management systems (DBMS) . Teaches the Veilleux, Stubbs logical organization of databases, E_R design, normalization and use of SQL for data de- CS 321/521 Web-Centric Computing and scription and retrieval, including triggers and Web Technologies (F14) stored procedures, concurrency and security 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 112 . issues, and typical solutions . Includes a major Provides knowledge of the current web tech- project building web interfaces to databases us- nologies, including both client- and server-side ing PHP and MySQL . Introduction to No_SQL technologies, AJAX, and mash-ups . Offers solutions . Menzin, Veilleux, Tis in-depth study of web architectures, web page creation using the standard HTML5, CSS and CS 334 Special Topics in Computer Science JavaScript with jQuery, AJAX, and server-side 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior standing or consent Perl . Studies XML and design of XML schemas of the instructor . and XPath/XSLT . Web services are also exam- Offers an intensive study in a particular area of ined, including SOA, UDDI, WSDL, SOAP . computer science focusing on advanced issues . Menzin Intended for juniors and seniors concentrating in computer science . Topic varies but may CS 327/527 Cybersecurity (S15) include natural language processing, advanced 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 227 . networking, system/network management, Addresses the need for authentication, confi- systems programming, network programming, dentiality, and integrity of data in a networked server-side programming and issues, cryptolo- environment . Examines the services and gy, and wireless technologies . Staff mechanisms currently available to prevent successful attacks . Includes security models, CS 343 Systems Analysis and Design (S15) encryption, digital signatures and certificates, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One of MGMT 110, CS 333 authentication techniques, email confiden- and IT 101 or CS 112 . tiality, firewalls, web servers, malware, and Teaches the strategies used in designing a security management strategies . Tis complex computer-based application system: identifying stakeholders, gathering infor-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 115 mation, writing requirements, analyzing for CS 350 Independent Study (F, S) technical and financial feasibility, setting 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . priorities, planning and managing projects, Requires a written proposal, regular meetings and designing for usability .Includes extensive with faculty advisor, a final presentation, and a use of cases and UML for in depth examples . written report . Staff Involves team projects . Menzin CS 355 Honor Thesis (F, S) CS 345/545 Operating Systems (F14, S16) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CS 226 and CS 232 . Teach- beginning with the successful completion of es the function, design, implementation, and CS 350 . management of operating systems, including Provides academically outstanding and highly detailed study of the UNIX/Linux system . motivated majors the opportunity to produce a Topics include concurrent processes, operating rigorous thesis as the culmination of a two Se- system architecture, memory management, mester project, following a preparatory semes- I/O, the file system, resource allocation, ter of related independent research . Includes scheduling, security, concurrency command oral defense with members of the department processing, and shell programming . Tis and a written thesis . Staff

CS 347 Applied Data Science CS 370 Internship (F, S)

Computer Science & Informatics Prereq: Math/CS 246 {Data Mining} 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior or senior stand- This course builds on skills learned in previous ing and consent of the department . Staff data science course and shows students how to practically apply in various technological IT 101 Living in a Digital Society (M3) (F, S) paradigms using real world data and situa- 4 sem . hrs . tions . Students will work in teams to assess the Teaches the skills and concepts needed to appropriate tools and methodologies to apply use, understand, and evaluate information to their particular case study . Stubbs, Ni technologies . Students will learn to use current technology confidently, and will know how to MATH 346/CS 346 Data Mining effectively adapt to inevitable changes . Word, Prereq :. MATH 228, MATH 229 and CS 333 . image, sound processing, spreadsheet and This course introduces various approaches to database applications, search techniques, and Data Mining, including supervised and unsu- web design as well as the social ramifications pervised methods, classification, clustering, of technology are explored . Students gain an and association with emphasis on evaluation understanding of computer hardware and net- of appropriate methods . Students will explore works in order to make informed purchasing, the appropriate use and differences of various configuration, installation, and maintenance algorithms using SPSS or R . Goldman, Stubbs, decisions . Veilleux, Tis Veilleux CS 225/525 Health Informatics (M3) (F,S) CS 349 Directed Study (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Completion of the compe- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . tency in basic mathematics . Directed study addresses coursework required Introduces students to major uses of informa- for the major or degree not being offered for- tion technology in the health care industry . mally that semester . Students work under the Studies components of a computer system and close supervision of a faculty member . Consent major health informatics applications, how a is required for a directed study, which does database is organized, and general issues such not count toward the independent learning as consistency, concurrency, back-up, secu- requirement . Staff rity, integrity, and recovery from failure . Use of Access and introduction to SQL . Teaches

116 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 how to model health care problems on Excel . program with an understanding of the history, Introduction to Electronic Health Records and politics, and culture of East Asia . A minor underlying technologies and standards (XML may consist of, but does not require, language and UML), Finding and evaluating on-line courses . health information . Menzin Major in East Asian Studies IT 350 Independent Study (F, S) Requirements: Students must take five elective 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . courses from the EAS curriculum, including Staff at least one of either HIST 201, HIST 202, or HIST 206 . No more than three courses may be

IT 370 Internship (F, S) taken in any one department . East Asian Studies 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of instructor . Computer science courses offered at the 400- EAS Curriculum (20 semester hours) and 500-level are available to GSLIS students . ART 252 Arts of China and Japan These courses include additional work at the CHIN 214 Topics in Contemporary graduate level . Staff Chinese Cinema CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II CHIN 245 Advanced Intermediate Chinese I CHIN 246 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II Program in East Asian Studies CHIN 250 Masterpieces of Traditional Chinese Literature Alister Inglis, Director, Associate Professor of CHIN 260 Chinese Calligraphy: Alternate Modern Languages and Literatures Body Building Denise Horn, Assistant Professor of Political CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization: Past and Science and International Relations Present Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor of History and CHIN 320 Reading Chinese Newspapers Modern Languages and Literatures and Digital Media Shirong Luo, Associate Professor of Philosophy CHIN 325 Readings in Modern Chinese Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor of Literature Economics ECON 222 Comparative Economies of East The major in East Asian studies (EAS) is de- Asia signed to provide students with knowledge and HIST 201 The Dynamics of Japanese History understanding of East Asia, a region that has HIST 202 Asia to the 18th Century become increasingly significant in the post- HIST 203 History of East Asian and U .S . Cold War era . Students acquire this knowledge Foreign Relations by studying an East Asian language as well as HIST 204 Japanese Culture: Gender, Family, courses in other disciplines that may include and Society art history, economics, film studies, history, lit- HIST 206 The Rise of Modern China erature, philosophy, political science, religion, HIST 207 Gender, Family, and Society in and sociology . The major prepares students for Modern China further growth beyond college along a variety HIST 362 Seminar: Reforms and Revolutions of paths, such as graduate study, careers in in Asia education, employment abroad or in business HIST 364 Seminar: The Rape of Nanjing and institutions specializing in East Asia, and HONS 208 Art of Dissent service within and to the Asian American HONS 211 Balance, Harmony, and Happiness: community . A New Look at Classical China A minor in East Asian studies allows JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II students to enhance their major academic JAPN 245 Composition and Conversation JAPN 310 Japanese Civilization

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 117 JAPN 320 Newspaper Kanji and Translation year . The precise timing will be decided JAPN 325 Japanese Fables and Onomatopoeia in consultation with the student’s advisor . PHIL 133 Asian Philosophy Alternatively, the student may undertake PHIL 390 Seminar on Buddhism an independent study with an EAS faculty POLS 225 International Politics of East Asia member that would culminate in a research POLS 241 The Dragon Ascending: Politics paper on a topic of the student’s own design . and Policy Making in Contempo- 2. Integrative Seminar. Successful comple- rary China tion of either EAS 390 or, when not offered, POLS 245 Politics of Newly Industrializing an alternate course is mandatory for all Countries students in the major . In this seminar, the SOCI 267 Globalization student will produce either a research paper or some form of creative work associated Language Courses (20 semester hours) with a special interest . The nature and Students are required to study a single East scope of the project will be collaboratively Asian language offered at Simmons for five determined with the seminar instructor consecutive semesters . Courses taken to fulfill and/or their advisor . HIST 364 and 362 are this part of the requirement, therefore, cannot currently offered in lieu of the Seminar . also count among the five electives from the EAS curriculum . Students who enter the Pro- Honors

East Asian Studies Asian East gram with at least an intermediate knowledge Honors in East Asian Studies requires a mini- of an Asian language may satisfy the require- mum GPA of 3 .67 for EAS courses in addition ment by completing five semesters’ continued to a grade of A or A- for the senior term-paper; study of either the same or another Asian i e. ., the paper produced as part of the course language once correct placement has been de- work for either EAS 390 or 350 . termined . Alternatively, in special cases pend- The number of credits transferred from ing the Director’s approval, the student may study abroad or other institutions and applied complete five additional courses from the EAS to the major shall not exceed 16 (four courses) . curriculum . Students who enter Simmons with an understanding of an Asian language below Minor in East Asian Studies the intermediate level can satisfy the language A minor in East Asian studies consists of five requirement by study that would raise their courses from the EAS curriculum . No more competence to that of advanced intermediate than three courses may be taken in any one in addition to either further language courses department . or those from the EAS curriculum . COURSES Capstone Cross-Cultural Experience (8 semester hours) EAS 349 Directed Study (F, S) This requirement consists of two phases: 4 sem . hrs . Staff 1. Study abroad, community-based or inde- EAS 350 Independent Study (F, S) pendent learning. To encourage cross-cul- 4 sem . hrs . Staff tural experience, students complete 4 semester hours through either study abroad EAS 370 Internship (F, S) or community-based learning within an 4-8 sem . hrs . Staff Asian American community . Students should have adequate language preparation EAS 380 Fieldwork and a significant portion of coursework 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . completed before undertaking this experi- EAS 390 Integrative Seminar ence . Thus, most students will satisfy this 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . requirement during the junior or senior

118 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 in structured and friendly networking with Department of Economics current students who are equipped with a networking directory of participating alum- Niloufer Sohrabji, Chair and Associate nae, student-customized “business cards,” and Professor basic training in networking skills . Outcomes Donald Basch, Professor Emeritus include job offers, first interviews, internships, Carole Biewener, Professor lessons in effective networking practices, Barbara Sawtelle, Professor Emerita advice about graduate programs, and network- Masato Aoki, Associate Professor ing beyond the Simmons community . In other Zinnia Mukherjee, Assistant Professor* Econnect activities, alumnae participate in Mark Valentine, Administrative Assistant skill-development workshops in interviewing, *on sabbatical leave Fall 2016 negotiating, and LinkedIn . The Department’s Internship program further supports the Decision-makers in business, government, student’s exploration of career interests and and the nonprofit sector evaluate complex provides practice in interviewing, résumé Economics economic issues . Intelligent citizenship makes preparation, networking, and professional increasing demands on an individual’s knowl- behavior . edge of economics . Finally, the analytical tools The two-course introductory sequence of economics are increasingly important to (ECON 100 & 101) provides students with studies of health care and educational systems, conceptual frameworks for understanding and the environment, sustainable resource use, evaluating the U .S . economy from theoretical, gender and racial inequality, technology, eco- historical, and global perspectives . Interme- nomic policy, international relations, economic diate microeconomics and macroeconomics justice, and other domestic and global issues of (ECON 200 & 201) rigorously present major public and private life . theoretical approaches and their analytical The major in economics provides students applications and policy implications . Econom- with an excellent background for careers ics electives (ECON 124 through 393) extend in finance, industry, government, and the theoretical and empirical analyses to various nonprofit sector . In addition, it prepares stu- aspects of the U .S . and international econo- dents for graduate work in many disciplines, mies . ECON 393 Econometrics applies mathe- including economics, law, business, and public matical principles and statistical techniques to policy . Economics majors develop institution- the analysis of economic issues . The depart- al knowledge about the business world, the ment’s internship supervisor places students domestic and global economic environment in internships (ECON 370) where they develop in which businesses, households, and commu- and apply their skills and knowledge in a nities operate, and the governmental policies professional, research, or policymaking set- that affect businesses and workers . Further, ting . The senior thesis (ECON 355) challenges economics majors develop the ability to ana- intellectually ambitious majors to propose, re- lyze complex economic and social issues and search, and write a defensible thesis; the thesis to communicate the results of their analysis is the culminating product of a two-semester through writing and oral presentation . project and prepares students for graduate-lev- The Economics Department annually offers el work, and qualifies the student for consid- the Econnect program, a series of interactive eration for honors in economics . Economics is programs aimed at helping students success- complemented by other fields of study in the fully transition to careers or graduate study . liberal arts and sciences and in the professional Since 2001, Econnect features the annual areas . According to their individual inter- Economics Student-Alumnae Networking ests, strengths, and priorities, students might Dinner, at which Economics graduates engage consider either double-majoring in economics

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 119 and a complementary discipline or combining ECON/ the economics major with a minor; the variety WGST 125 Women and Work of possible combinations reflects the intellec- ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and tual and aspirational diversity of the Simmons Resource Use student body . In addition, the department col- ECON/ laborates with other departments in offering WGST 214 Women in the World Economy courses in East Asian studies, environmental ECON 216 Economic Development science, international relations, public policy, ECON 218 International Trade sustainability, and women’s and gender stud- ECON 220 International Monetary Systems ies . Depending on their areas of special interest ECON 222 Comparative Economies of and future plans, students might consider the East Asia joint major in economics and mathematics, the ECON 225/ joint major in financial mathematics, and the HONS 325 Political Economy of U .S . minor in public policy studies . Capitalism The minor in economics complements the stu- ECON 231 Money and Banking dent’s major area of study . The minor provides ECON 235/ a survey of economic analysis or a focused HON 335 From Farm to Table: The Politi- concentration on particular fields of economic cal Economy of Food Systems study such as the economics of the environ- ECON 236 Public Economics

Economics ment and sustainability, international econom- ECON 239 Government Regulation of ics, monetary economics, social analysis, or Industry public policy . ECON 241 Business Competition and Antitrust Policy Major in Economics ECON 247 Environmental Economics Requirements: The major in economics ECON 390 Special Topics in Economics requires the successful completion of a total of (not counted as an Economics ten courses, consisting of six core courses and Elective if used for the Indepen- four economics elective courses . At least two dent Learning requirement) of the economics electives must be at or above ECON 393 Econometrics (not counted as an the 200 level . Core courses (all six are required; Economics Elective if used for note the possible substitutions): the Independent Learning requirement) ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics Note: ECON 100 and 101 may be taken in any ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics order; this is true also for ECON 200 and 201 . MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (MATH Generally, majors complete ECON 100 and 101 227: Biostatistical Design or by the end of the sophomore year and the re- MATH 229 Regression Models maining core courses by the end of the junior may substitute for MATH 118) year . ECON 100 and/or 101 are prerequisites ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics for all upper-level courses ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics MATH 120 Calculus I (or a higher-level Learning Objectives in Economics calculus course) 1 . To acquire knowledge of economic concepts, institutions, theories, models, Elective Courses (select four from the follow- and methodologies, and to demonstrate ing list), including at least two at the 200 level competency in applying this information to or higher): analyze economics events and to evaluate ECON 124/ alternative economic policy initiatives . HONS 224 BRICS and the Global Economy 2 . To develop and demonstrate an ability to access and retrieve economic data and

120 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 information, to manipulate and interpret within economics such as the economics of critically such information, and to identify the environment and sustainable resource use, key relationships among economic data and international economics, monetary econom- behaviors . ics, social analysis, or public policy . Second, 3 . To develop and demonstrate economic the advisor may help the student identify literacy through discussion and creative non-economics courses that would enhance synthesis of economics articles which apply the student’s intellectual growth according to and integrate data, quantitative tools, theo- her interests, strengths, and goals . Third, the retical models, and policy prescriptions . student may want assistance in identifying 4 . To refine and demonstrate analytical and student organizations or other co-curricular critical thinking skills, including logical activities that would enhance her study and reasoning and the abilities to apply and application of economics . Fourth, the advisor interpret quantitative, qualitative, and may assist the student in planning and pre- graphical information in a problem-solving paring for graduate study or careers . Students context . considering graduate study in economics Economics 5 . To develop and demonstrate the critical or related fields should take ECON 393 and thinking skill of comprehending the logical courses in calculus and possibly other areas construction of theories and, on that basis, of mathematics; they should also consider comparing competing explanations and various options that combine economics and policy implications . mathematics, including the joint major in 6 . To develop and demonstrate an understand- Economics and Mathematics . Economics ma- ing of heterodox approaches to economics jors must also complete eight semester hours and to engage in the study of economics in of independent learning in order to fulfill the an interdisciplinary context . all-College requirement . While the indepen- 7 . To apply course material and analysis in dent learning requirement may be completed new areas or in new ways, including formu- in other departments, students are encouraged lating and conducting economic research to complete the requirement within econom- and presenting this research both orally ics . The independent learning requirement can and in writing in a polished, professional be met within the department through any manner . combination of ECON 350 Independent Study, 355 Thesis, 370 Internship, 390 Special Topics, Honors in Economics and 393 Econometrics . ECON 350, 355, and Candidacy for honors in economics requires a 370 do not count toward the 16-semester hour minimum GPA of 3 .67 in economics courses elective requirement for the economics major . and a thesis proposal, which must be approved If used for independent learning, ECON 390 by the department normally in the student’s and 393 also do not count toward the elective junior year . The honors candidate must requirement . complete ECON 350 Independent Study and ECON 355 Thesis . Upon completion of the 3 + 1 Accelerated Degree Program: BA thesis, the department will determine wheth- in Economics & MA in Public Policy er the thesis merits designation of honors in In the 3 + 1 program in Economics and Public economics . Policy, students complete the Economics major Recommendations: The student should work in three years and the interdisciplinary MA in closely with her faculty advisor, who can pro- Public Policy in the fourth year . Success in the vide invaluable assistance in various aspects program will require close collaboration with of the student’s success . First, the student may a faculty advisor, who will guide the student in seek guidance in selecting economics cours- careful course selection and scheduling . es that focus on a particular field of interest

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 121 Joint Major in Economics and and should be taken no later than the second Mathematics year by students considering the joint major . The formal joint major in economics and The following courses are required: mathematics is offered with the Department of Mathematics and is administered by the ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics Department of Economics . This specialization ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics has arisen to meet the needs of economics ECON 393 Econometrics students realizing the increased role of math- MATH 118 Introductory Statistics ematics and statistics in economic analysis . MATH 211 Linear Algebra Also, for those students with good mathemati- MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus cal aptitude who do not wish to specialize only MATH 338 Probability in mathematics, the joint major in economics MATH 339 Probability and Mathematical and mathematics provides the opportunity to Statistics develop a field of applied mathematics . In addition, the joint major requires either Learning Objectives: (1) three economics electives or (2) two eco- 1 . To understand the basic concepts and tech- nomics electives plus MATH 320 Introduction niques in core content areas of mathemat- to Real Analysis . In either case, two of the ics and statistics, and to comprehend and economics electives must be at the 200 level or higher . In addition, joint majors must complete

Economics articulate economic concepts . 2 . To acquire knowledge of economic con- the all-College independent learning require- cepts, institutions, theories, models, and ment . While the independent learning require- methodologies including econometrics, and ment may be completed in other departments, to demonstrate competency in applying this students are encouraged to complete it within information to analyze economics events either economics or mathematics . Note: ECON and to evaluate alternative economic policy 393 is a required course for the joint major and initiatives . therefore cannot count toward the indepen- 3 . Ability to use the knowledge of mathemat- dent learning requirement . ics, statistics and economics to build theoretically sound economic models, choose Joint Major in Financial Mathematics relevant data, use appropriate modeling The Department of Economics also offers a tools and software, and critically interpret joint major in financial mathematics with the the results . Department of Mathematics . This major is 4 . Ability to communicate mathematical and intended to serve students who are interested economic ideas clearly and precisely . in applying the principles of mathematical and 5 . Ability to independently read and learn economic analysis in the financial services economic issues expressed and analyzed industry . Students graduating with this major through mathematical models and tech- might become stock analysts, bond traders, or niques . decision analysts at consulting firms, work in 6 . To develop and demonstrate the critical the pension/annuity industry, or go to grad- thinking skill of comprehending the logical uate school in the growing area of financial construction of theories and, on that basis, mathematics . The requirements for the joint comparing competing explanations and major in financial mathematics are described policy implications . in the listings for the Department of Mathe- matics . Requirements: ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics and Minor in Economics ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics, The minor in economics requires successful which are basic to all other work in economics completion of a total of five courses, consist-

122 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ing of ECON 100, ECON 101, and any three consequences of the rise of these emerging economics elective courses other than ECON powers . Sohrabji 390 and ECON 393 . Note: ECON 200 and 201 cannot be counted toward the minor . ECON/WGST 125 Women and Work (M5) (S-1,2) Minor in Public Policy Studies 4 sem . hrs . For more information see page 232–233 . Cross-listed with Women’s and Gender Stud- ies . An introduction to the history of women’s COURSES paid work in the United States and the ongoing challenges women face in relation to the gen- ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics der wage gap, gender discrimination, gendered (M5) (F-1,2; S-1,2) occupational segregation, the glass ceiling, 4 sem . hrs . and the “sticky floor ”. Emphasizes how these Addresses debates about whether market cap- workplace issues are related to the considerable italism provides the best institutional context unpaid family responsibilities of many women Economics for organizing the production, distribution, and men . Students write a research paper to and consumption of goods and services . relate the course material to their own lives or Considers consumer and business behavior to the lives of other women . Biewener under various competitive conditions . Assesses the appropriate role for government policy in ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and improving performance of market capitalism . Resource Use (M5) (S-1) Staff 4 sem . hrs . Introduces students to the economic theory ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics of natural resource use and applies economics (M5) (F-1,2; S-1,2) principles to issues of sustainable development, 4 sem . hrs . including “weak” versus “strong” sustainabil- Provides perspective on the economy as a ity, efficiency versus equity in the analysis of whole . Examines how interactions among policy options, and international trade’s effects national levels of consumption, saving, on sustainable development . Mukherjee investment, trade, and government policy cause inflation, unemployment, as well as ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics the economy’s oscillation between prosperity (F-1,2) and recession . Pays close attention to current 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ECON 100 and 101 . macroeconomic events, including changes in Provides an intermediate study of the neo- the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and the classical theory of consumer choice, producer fiscal impact of the national budget . Staff . choice, market structures, general equilibrium, and welfare economics . Emphasizes the way ECON 124/HONS 224 BRICS and the Global micro decision-making leads to the market Economy (M5) (S-1) allocation of resources . Mukherjee 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Sophomore standing . Introduces students to the emerging econ- ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics omies known as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, (S-1,2) India, China and South Africa), which are 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 . expected to overtake the G-7 countries by Provides an intermediate study of major 2050 . Analyzes the alternative development macroeconomic theories, macroeconomic paths of and the future challenges facing these performance, and fiscal and monetary policies . countries . Examines the regional and global Particular attention is given to the key historical shifts in macroeconomic theories, policies, and conditions . Aoki

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 123 ECON/WGST 214 Women in the World ECON 222 Comparative Economies of East Economy (F-1,2) Asia (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or consent of the instructor . consent of the instructor . Cross-listed with Women’s and Gender Stud- Examines the institutions and economic ies . A reading seminar examining the growing policies (industrial policy, trade liberaliza- feminization of the global economy, along tion) used in the economies of East Asia and with the many strategies and activists projects through these case studies analyzes the “East women have undertaken to contend with the Asian” model of growth and development . challenges and opportunities globalization Discusses regional integration and its global presents to women in communities across the consequences . Sohrabji world . Biewener ECON 225/HONS 325 Political Economy of ECON 216 Economic Development (S-1) U.S. Capitalism (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or A reading seminar that addresses the prom- consent of the instructor . ises and pitfalls of economic development by Analyzes contemporary U .S . capitalism considering the theory and practice of develop- through the prism of class, with emphasis on ment in different regions . Particular attention Marx’s economic theory of class structures,

Economics is paid to historical and institutional condi- surplus, exploitation, competition, contradictions that have shaped regional dynamics in tion, and crisis . Critically compares Marxian Europe, East Asia, Latin America, South Asia, economic theory to neoclassical and Keynesian and Sub-Saharan Africa . Biewener theories . Combines lectures and discussions, and develops critical thinking through critical ECON 218 International Trade (F-1,2) writing . Aoki 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 . Introduces students to international trade ECON 231 Money and Banking (F-1,2) theory and policy with an emphasis on issues 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or of current interest . Examines theories of why consent of the instructor . nations trade, the political economy of trade Examines the U .S . monetary and financial protection and strategic trade policy, debates systems, monetary theories, and monetary pol- surrounding trade and intellectual property icy . Surveys theories of interest rates, theories rights, and environmental concerns . Sohrabji of the interaction between the economy’s monetary and productive sectors, and mone- ECON 220 International Monetary Systems tary policy . Places monetary theories within (S-1,2) the context of broad economic debates . Tracks 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 . developments in monetary policy and financial Introduces students to international monetary markets, and analyzes impacts on financial theory and policy . Examines the history and intermediation and the macroeconomy . Aoki political economy of international monetary systems, the behavior of international financial [ECON 235/HON335 From Farm to Table: markets, balance of payments, exchange rates, The Political Economy of Food Systems (M5) international debt problems, and the role of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . Not the International Monetary Fund . Emphasizes offered in 2016-18] current events throughout the course . Sohrabji An interdisciplinary approach to food systems . Using New England and Boston as examples, we follow the food chain, from farms and factories, to retail, restaurants, and homes . Throughout, justice and sustainability are

124 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 emphasized, as well as the interplay between mental problems . Analyzes a range of environ- the conventional, “industrial” food system mental policies, involving both direct control and alternative regional and local initiatives . approaches and incentive mechanisms, and Biewener commonly used methods to measure environmental costs and benefits . Topics include water [ECON 236 Public Economics (S) and air pollution, global warming and climate 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 . Not offered in change, acid rain, disposal of solid and hazard- 2016-18] ous wastes, and endangered species protection . Analyzes government spending and taxes Mukherjee at the national, state, and local levels . Top- ics include growth in government, income ECON 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) and corporate taxes in the U .S ., major public 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . spending programs, financing health care and Directed study addresses coursework required education, the Social Security system, and the for the major or degree not being offered for- relationship among various local, state, and mally that semester . Students work under the Economics federal governments . Mukherjee close supervision of a faculty member . Consent is required for a directed study, which does [ECON 239 Government Regulation of not count toward the independent learning Industry (S) requirement . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2016-18] ECON 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) Examines the government regulation that 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- directly guides, restricts, and overrules private ment . Staff decision making in the U .S . economy . Over- view of such regulation along with in-depth ECON 355 Thesis (S-1,2) analysis of cases such as pharmaceutical drug 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 350 and consent of regulation, environmental protection, and the department . electric utility regulation . Emphasizes recent Written as the culmination of a two-semester trends and ongoing debates about appropriate project, following writing of an acceptable regulation . Mukherjee thesis proposal during the spring of junior year and writing of a literature review in ECON ECON 241 Business Competition and Anti- 350 in fall of senior year . Includes oral defense trust Policy (S-1) with members of the department . Required for 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or consideration for honors in economics . Staff consent of the instructor . Analyzes the extent and nature of business ECON 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) competition among business firms in the Unit- 4–16 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing and ed States . Particularly focuses on those cases consent of the instructor . where structure and conduct are purported to Provides students with the opportunity to deviate significantly from conditions of perfect apply and develop their knowledge and skills competition . Examines antitrust policy as a as economic analysts in a professional setting means of improving the performance of Amer- while exploring career interests . Each intern ican industry . Mukherjee completes an in-depth research paper focusing on a project related to the internship site and ECON 247 Environmental Economics (S-1) provides an oral review of her research find- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 100 and 101 or ings at the end of the semester . Biewener consent of the instructor . Examines the roles of the government and the [ECON 390 Special Topics in Economics market in tackling local and global environ- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ECON 200 and 201 or

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 125 consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2016- Amy Ballin, Associate Professor of Practice 2018 ]. Janet Chumley, Associate Professor of Practice Intensively studies a particular area of eco- Ellen Davidson, Associate Professor of Practice, nomics using advanced analytical techniques . Interim Director of MAT Program Intended for juniors and seniors majoring in Jennifer Edge-Savage, Associate Professor of economics . Offered in a seminar format with a Practice, Director of the Program in Assistive topic that varies from year to year . Staff Special Education Technology Christine Evans, Associate Professor of ECON 393 Econometrics (F-1,2) Practice, Director of the New England Center 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118 and either for Children Program ECON 200 or 201 or consent of the instructor . Jane Hardin, Associate Professor of Practice Introduces the quantitative measurement and Kristin Nelson, Associate Professor of Practice analysis of actual economic phenomena using Heather Fortin, Lecturer regression analysis . Uses regression techniques to describe economic relationships, to test ADDITIONAL TEACHING FACULTY hypotheses about economic relationships, and Agnieszka Bourret to forecast future economic activity . Students Kathryn Collins complete a research project where they create Charles Cormier and test economic models using a statistical Judith Freedberg

Economics package . Sohrabji Karen Janowski Kevin Lenane Jeffrey Lucove Bruce Mallory Department of Education Janet MacNeil Sally Nelson Mission Statement Karen Price Simmons educates people who share a passion Julie Rigo for learning, a commitment to community, Taryn Snyder and a determination to make a difference . We Gina Stefanini prepare educators and leaders through clinical John Ullian experiences and research-based practices in Martha Wall order to enable them to meet the challenges of Lisa Williams a more diverse, technological, and global soci- STAFF ety . We promote equity, excellence, and social Suzanne Kowalewski, Licensing Specialist justice in a culture of collaboration . Patrick Cunniffe, Program Coordinator FACULTY Janie Ward, Chair and Professor Simmons also offers graduate programs in Paul Abraham, Professor, Director of the education . For more information, see the MATESL Program and the Language and Graduate Course Catalog . Literacy Program Kathleen Dunn, Professor Emerita Teacher Preparation Programs Theresa Perry, Professor Note: The Massachusetts state regulations Judah Axe, Associate Professor, Director of the for licensing may continue to change . Thus, Special Education Program requirements for completing education pro- Daren Graves, Associate Professor grams in preparation for licensure may also Helen Guttentag, Professor of Practice, Director be modified as the department responds to of Clinical Programs and Undergraduate changes in licensing regulations . The teacher General Education preparation program complies with Mas-

126 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 sachusetts licensing requirements and with tica . Dunn Scholars fulfill this requirement those of the Interstate Certification Com- through EDUC 350 or EDUC 388, or Indepen- pact, with licensing reciprocity in 42 states . dent Learning in their liberal arts majors . Massachusetts requires that all candidates for licensing in all programs in education Kathleen Dunn Scholars pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator An integrated bachelor’s and master’s program Licensure (MTEL) . In order for a candidate to is available in all license programs, enabling receive a license, that person must 1) success- students to complete a reduced-credit master’s fully complete all courses and initial licens- program during their fifth year, and do a year- ing requirements of the Simmons program, long internship in a public school classroom . 2) be recommended for licensure by public Students applying for this program are known school and college faculty at the conclusion as Kathleen Dunn Scholars . Dunn Scholars of the practicum, and 3) pass all appropriate take two to five education courses at the under- sections of the MTEL . Candidates seeking graduate level (five for a minor) and complete out-of-state licensure may additionally be a full major in a liberal arts area . They must Education asked to take a similar examination required complete 8 credits of independent learning by that state . Department administrators are either in education or their liberal arts major available to discuss specific licensing infor- prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, mation . and apply for admission to the appropriate An initial license will be awarded upon graduate program at the end of their junior recommendation to the Commonwealth of year . Massachusetts after completion of a bacca- All Dunn Scholars must have a minimum laureate with a major in one of the liberal arts grade point average of 3 .0 for admission into and sciences as well as in education in middle the MAT program . Contact the director of or high school, or completion of a master’s de- undergraduate programs in general education gree through the five year Dunn Scholars Pro- for more information . gram in Elementary, Middle or High School, A joint social studies-education major is Special Education, and English as a Second available for students preparing for elementary Language . The programs below comply with and special education . See page 129 or contact the requirements of the initial license . the director of the general education under- The Department of Education offers the graduate program for further information . following teacher preparation programs at the All courses in Stages I, II, and III must be undergraduate level: taken for a grade and may not be taken pass/ fail . Students must receive a grade of B or • Elementary,* middle and high school higher in every education course . A grade of English, History, Mathematics, Biology, B- or lower will require the student to repeat Spanish and French the course . • English as a second language (PreK–6 and Students in the four-year program and the 5–12) – pages 130, 131* Dunn Scholars program must have passing • Moderate disabilities (5–12) page 132* scores on the MTEL Communication, Literacy, • Severe disabilities (all levels) page 133* and other license required tests before being * Students wishing to become licensed in admitted to the practicum . Students must pass these fields must enroll in the five-year the Communication and Literacy tests no later Dunn Scholars Program . than the end of the junior year, and must take their subject matter tests as soon as they have Independent Learning completed all of the courses in the content of Education majors fulfill the all-College inde- their fields . It is strongly advised that elemen- pendent learning requirement through prac-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 127 tary students take the Math portion of the arts majors, college requirements, and courses elementary subject matter test as soon as they to fulfill particular subject requirements with have completed MATH 115 and MATH 116 . their education advisors .

n GENERAL EDUCATION Stage III. Licensure Preparation Students choose curriculum and methods Bachelor’s Programs in Elementary, courses, fieldwork, and student teaching ap- Middle, and High School Content and propriate to their levels and fields of specializa- ESL tion as designated below . Majors are required to complete the following sequence of courses: Elementary Teacher (Grades 1–6) Stage I Fundamentals of Education in the The Elementary Program is only offered as a Inclusive Classroom (Common Core) five-year program . In addition to the common Stage II Subject Matter Field(s) core, students must also complete the follow- Stage III Licensure Preparation ing courses in Stage II and Stage III .

Stage I. Fundamentals of Education in the Stage II. Subject Matter Field Inclusive Classroom (Common Core) (52 semester hours) (8 semester hours) English: One course in World literature Education The following courses are required for all general education and ESL majors: or American literature and CHL 313 Survey of Literature for *EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Children and Young Adults Change (freshman or sophomore year) Mathematics: *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for MATH 115 Number Systems and Algebra the Inclusive Classroom for Elementary School (junior year) Teachers *includes fieldwork MATH 116 Geometry and Data Analysis for Elementary School Students will be evaluated for writing Teachers competence at the conclusion of EDUC 156 and must be recommended by the faculty to History and Social Studies: advance to GEDUC 460 . Students will again HIST 100 World Civilizations I: be evaluated after completion of GEDUC 460 . Pre-Modern Societies Those students who have not demonstrated HIST 101 World Civilizations II: Colo- strong academic and literacy skills will be nialism and Post-Colonialism offered other options and will work closely HIST 140 History of American with their advisors to find a match for their Civilization I child-related interests in a non-licensed field . POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics Stage II. Subject Matter Field(s) Science and Technology Engineering: All students seeking licensure must complete *BIOL/PHYS 103 Great Discoveries in a major in the liberal arts or sciences as well Science or *BIOL 113 General as in education for middle and high school Biology students . Courses are chosen from the arts and PHYS 105 Science and Technology in sciences appropriate to the student’s specializa- the Everyday World: The Way tion . Requirements for each level are described Things Work below . Students should thus plan their liberal PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Science

128 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 MTEL now required of all elementary and Art/Music: special education teacher candidates . Students One course chosen with advisor should work closely with their advisors in Stage III . Licensure Preparation (28 semester the education department to plan a course of hours) study . In addition to the courses prescribed in Some or all of these courses may be taken at the joint major, students should take courses the graduate level during the fifth year . to complete the subject matter core required for licensing (Stage II and Stage III) as well as Required courses: courses that fulfill the College requirements . *GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science and the Arts in the Elementary American History (8 semester hours): Classroom HIST 140 History of American Civilization I: *GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts 1607-1877 or HIST 241 Revolutions for the Elementary Classroom in the West and one U .S . History

*GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary course above the 100 level that Education Classroom includes material from the 20th *TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction century *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs *includes fieldwork World Civilization (8 semester hours): HIST 100 World Civilizations I or HIST 222 Elementary Minor (20 semester hours) Greek and Roman History and one Dunn Scholars (see page 127) might choose non-U .S . history course above the to do a minor and complete their licensure 100 level that focuses on a period preparation at the graduate level during their of history since the Renaissance fifth year . Students complete EDUC 156 and GEDUC 460 and select three of the following Economics (8 semester hours): courses: ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs (or other appropriate special Political Science (4 semester hours): education course) POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics *GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science, and the Arts in the Elementary Depth (8 credits): Classroom Two courses above the 100 level, chosen from *GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts history or political science and international for the Elementary Classroom relations . *GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary Classroom Note: Many of the courses in this major *includes fieldwork include courses in the subject matter core and the modes of inquiry . Joint Social Studies-Education Major (36 semester hours) Middle School Teacher (Grades 5–8) in This joint major is designed for students with Subject Matter Fields elementary and special education majors . or Courses selected offer the best preparation for High School Teacher (Grades 8–12) in the social studies curriculum now mandated Subject Matter Fields by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks or and taught in public school classrooms, and Teacher of Spanish or French (Grades 5–12) are designed to prepare candidates for the Four-year students preparing to teach at the

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 129 middle school or high school level must dou- quired . Twenty semester hours must be above ble-major in education and in a subject matter the intermediate level, and advanced composi- area taught in public schools . In addition to the tion and conversation, linguistics, and theories common core, students are required to take the of first and second language acquisition must following courses in Stage II and Stage III . be included . Students must demonstrate fluency as determined by the Department of Mod- Stage II. Subject Matter Field(s) ern Languages and Literatures before student Special subject teachers at the high school teaching . In addition, Massachusetts licensure and middle school levels must complete the requires a demonstration of proficiency at or requirements for a major in their subject above the advanced level according to ACTFL/ matter fields . In some areas, additional specific ILR guidelines . courses are required by state regulations . Students must consult with an advisor in the Teacher of Mathematics: A major in Mathe- Department of Education while planning their matics is required . academic major . Stage III. Licensure Preparation Teacher of Biology: A major in Biology is (32 semester hours) required . Required courses: PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence

Education Teacher of English: A major in English is (Prereq :. PSYC 101) required . EDUC 310 Seminar in Teaching and Learning at the Middle and Teacher of English as a Second Language: High School Level (taken This program is only offered with a fifth year . concurrently with EDUC 384, A major in English, or another modern lan- or EDUC 385) guage or other liberal arts majors, are possible . EDUC 383 Practicum: Middle School Note, however, that competence in a modern (Grades 5–8) (12 semester language at or above the intermediate level hours) or EDUC 384 Practi- is required for all . The required ESL subject cum: High School (Grades matter includes the following courses: 8–12) (12 semester hours) or *ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics EDUC 385 Practicum: French, and English Spanish, ESL (Grades 5–12) TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language (12 semester hours) Variation in Multicultural GEDUC 420 Teaching for Content Settings Area Literacy or *TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second an elective in Education Language Methodology and Curriculum Development *GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and These courses are followed by a fifth year . Learning for Middle and High *includes fieldwork . School Teachers *GEDUC 47 A course in the curriculum Teacher of History: A major in History is of specific subject areas in required . middle and high school *TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction Teacher of Modern World Language: A major *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs in a modern language other than English is re- *includes fieldwork

130 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Middle/High Schools Minor Junior Year (20 semester hours) Modern language (240, 245, or appropriate Dunn Scholars (see page 127) might minor level) in education and complete their licensure *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the preparation at the graduate level during their Inclusive Classroom fifth year . *EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change Senior Year *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language or another appropriate course Variation in Multicultural in special education Settings *GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and Learning for Middle and High *TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second School Teachers Language Methodology and *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the Curriculum Development Inclusive Classroom *ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics Education GEDUC 47 A course in the curriculum of and English Grammar specific subject areas in middle and high school Fifth Year *includes fieldwork *ML 408 Second Language Acquisition (summer after English as a Second Language (5–12) graduation) The program in English as a second language TESL 445 Reading and Writing in a prepares teachers to work with nonnative Second Language English speakers in public schools in self-con- GEDUC 444 Research and Evaluation in tained and pull-out classrooms at middle and Schools high school levels . This is a five-year program TESL 452 Advanced Seminar in after which students earn a master’s degree Methods and Curriculum (The Dunn Scholar Program) . This program TESL 480 Practicum should be taken concurrently with a major *includes fieldwork in one of the liberal arts or sciences . A strong background in a second language and culture is necessary, and a semester abroad is strongly encouraged . (Students interested in ESL should contact the MATESL program for specific advising ).

First Year Modern language (101, 102, or appropriate level) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Science EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change

Sophomore Year Modern language (201, 202, or appropriate level) PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 131 n SPECIAL EDUCATION Third Year In the field of special education, Simmons SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs College offers training for Massachusetts li- RDG 410 Multisensory Structured censure for teachers of students with moderate Language Strategies for disabilities (Levels: PreK–8 or 5–12) and teach- Reading er of students with severe disabilities (Levels: *GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary All) . Students interested in these programs are Classroom required to enroll in the five-year Accelerated *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the Graduate Program . Students who select one of Inclusive Classroom these programs must also have a major in the *recommended liberal arts or sciences . In addition, as mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Ele- Fourth Year mentary and Secondary Education, all students SPND 422 Differentiating Instruction must document at least 36 semester hours Using Technology Across the in upper- and lower-level arts and sciences Curriculum coursework covering composition, American SPND 444 Special Education Laws and literature, world literature, including British Regulations for Teachers and literature, U .S . history from colonial times to Administrators (2 credits) present, world history, including European SPND 445 The Individualized Education

Education history from ancient times to the present, Program: Strategies for geography, economics, U .S . government, Development, Interpretation including founding documents, child develop- and Implementation ment; science laboratory work, and appropriate (2 credits) mathematics and science coursework (Courses SPND 350 Independent Study under Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6) are highly recommended for all Special Education Fifth Year students since these courses form the basis of The courses as listed under the appropriate the preparation for the General Curriculum designation . Tests required by all seeking license in Special Education) . Students may opt to minor in Moderate Disabilities (Levels: PreK–8 or special education, but a master’s is required 5–12) to obtain licensure . The five-year Accelerated This concentration prepares students in Graduate Program is the route to licensure in inclusive education to work with learners with the programs in Special Education . moderate disabilities in grades PreK–8 or 5–12 emphasizing collaborative consultation, Courses are as follows: general education classroom accommodations, First Year curriculum strategies, and family involvement . *PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological The program provides the opportunity and Science skills to develop effective strategies to work EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change with learners with moderate disabilities in a *recommended variety of public or 603 CMR 28 .00 approved school settings . The following courses are in- Second Year cluded in the post-baccalaureate curriculum: *PSYC 235 Developmental Psychology SPND 441 Classroom Management for *PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence Learners with Special Needs *recommended in Inclusive Settings Liberal arts requirements RDG 406 The Structure of Language for Teachers

132 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 SPND 415 Applied Research I SPND 448 Analysis of Community SPND 436 Formal and Informal Resources, Adult Service Assessment Agencies, and the Transition SPND 435 Practicum in Special Educ- Process (2 credits) ation (Moderate Disabilities; SPND 467 Practicum: Severe Disabilities PreK-8) (Levels: All) or SPND 440 Practicum in Special Educa- SPND 468 Practicum: Severe Disabilities tion (Moderate Disabilities; (Levels: All) 5-12) SPND 487 Seminar and Fieldwork in SPND 438 Practicum in Special Educa- Education (2 credits) tion (Moderate Disabilities; SPND 488 Seminar and Fieldwork in PreK-8) Education (2 credits) or SPND 439 Practicum in Special Educa- TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction tion (Moderate Disabilities; Elective 5-12) Education SPND 487 Seminar and Fieldwork in Special Education Practicum (completed Education (2 credits) during the master’s year) SPND 488 Seminar and Fieldwork in The practicum provides students with an in- Education (2 credits) depth learning experience under the guidance TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction of skilled cooperating practitioners and Col- Elective lege supervisors . In addition, it allows practicum students the opportunity to collaborate Severe Disabilities (Levels: All) with special education and general education The severe disabilities (Levels: All) concentra- instructors, enabling them to meet the stan- tion prepares students to work with learners dards under the state regulations for an initial with severe disabilities in inclusive general license . This experience involves practicum education classrooms, in self-contained special students in all areas of the Massachusetts education classes in general public schools, or Curriculum . Students in Programs in Special in 603 CMR 28 .00 approved residential or day Education must pass all applicable sections schools . The goal is to support meaningful ac- of the MTEL as designated by the Massachu- cess to curriculum of learners with severe dis- setts Department of Education, including abilities in inclusive classrooms, the commu- the Communication and Literacy Skills test, nity, and the workplace . Working in preschool, subject matter test, General Curriculum tests elementary, middle, and high school settings, (multi-subject and math subtest), and Foun- each student is prepared to teach learners dations of Reading test (Moderate Disabilities age-appropriate skills using the Massachu- Only) . Students must pass the Communication setts Curriculum as well as communication and Literacy Skills test in order to register for techniques, self-help strategies, social behavior the practicum . Before completing the program, skills, and specific vocational training . students must submit formal documentation of The following courses are included in the test scores to the Programs in Special Educa- post-baccalaureate curriculum: tion .

SPND 415 Applied Research I Independent Learning SPND 442 Analysis of Behavior: Special education minors can fulfill the Principles and Classroom all-College independent learning requirement Applications by completing SPND 350 Seminar and field- SPND 447 Assessment and Curriculum work in Education . Development for Learners with Severe Disabilities

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 133 Minor in Special Education literacies” associated with the Internet . In turn, A student may pursue a minor in special these tools, techniques, and instructional strat- education by completing the following courses: egies will help their students to better access, EDUC 156, SPND 446, RDG 410, SPND 422, understand, and communicate content, as well SPND 444, and SPND 445 . as become independent learners . Lucove

COURSES EDUC 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change (F- Directed study addresses coursework required 1,2; S-1,2) for the major or degree not being offered for- 4 sem . hrs . mally that semester . Students work under the Engages students in a range of issues and ideas close supervision of a faculty member . Consent that are part of the American educational is required for a directed study, which does scene, including schools as social organiza- not count toward the independent learning tions, special education, the role of technology requirement . Staff in teaching, standardized testing, the philosophy and history of education, and the search EDUC 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) for instructional excellence and equity in 4 sem . hrs . Staff education . Requires fieldwork and computer use . Nelson EDUC 388 Fieldwork in Education (F-1,2; Education S-1,2) EDUC 310 Seminar in Teaching and Learn- 8 sem . hrs . Staff ing at the Middle and High School Level (S-1,2) GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and Learning 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I and II . for Middle and High School Teachers (F-1,2; Applies theoretical knowledge of pedagogy S-1,2) and developmental learning to develop lesson 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . plans, integrate curriculum units, and consider Considers professional issues for middle and models of effective classroom management . high school teachers and students, including Focuses on appropriate assessment procedures current school reform efforts, the multicul- and adapting curriculum to provide for indi- tural debate, and other issues of race, gender, vidual differences . Also addresses effective par- and sexual orientation . Examines the effect of ent communication, legal and ethical issues, school culture and the influence of television . and professional portfolio development . Taken Requires fieldwork if not taken concurrently in conjunction with the spring practicum . Staff with subject area methods course . Davidson

GEDUC 420 Teaching for Content Area GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the In- Literacy (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) clusive Classroom (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. EDUC 156 and consent Focuses on providing secondary teachers with of the department . Not open to first-year research-based, pragmatic strategies to help students . their students develop content area literacy . Examines a variety of teaching strategies appli- Utilizing a lesson and unit planning frame- cable to students in heterogeneous classrooms: work, students will learn and apply reading, techniques to individualize instruction and writing, speaking, listening and presenting promote mastery learning, development of tools and techniques to their respective content cooperative learning strategies, and consid- areas . Additionally, students will learn and eration of specific classroom and behavior apply instructional strategies for the “new management procedures . Requires fieldwork . Nelson

134 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science, and the language acquisition theories . Includes ob- Arts in the Elementary Classroom (F-1,2; servation and aiding experiences in inclusive S-1,2; U-1,2) English classrooms . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . Considers methods and materials for elemen- GEDUC 472 Modern Foreign Language Cur- tary curriculum in social studies, science, riculum at the High School or Middle School music, and art, emphasizing the unit approach Level (F-1,2) to curriculum organization . Incorporates 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I and one course in audiovisual materials . Examines experimental advanced composition or stylistics . models and techniques of observation . Re- Considers major pedagogical issues in modern quires field experience in an inclusive class- language instruction with specific attention to room or a museum setting . Cormier theories of language acquisition, the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writ- GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts for ing skills, selection and justification of content, the Elementary Classroom (F-1,2; U-1,2) models of curricular design, and construction Education 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . of lesson plans and units . Includes observation Considers methods of assessment and in- and aiding experiences in inclusive language struction in creating comprehensive literacy classrooms . Nelson programs with reference to the ELA Frame- works throughout, decoding strategies includ- GEDUC 474 History and Political Science ing phonemic awareness and phonics skills, Curriculum at the High School or Middle comprehension strategies, guided reading; School Level (F-1,2) literature circles, the writing process, and the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . integration of children’s literature and poetry . Considers major pedagogical issues in teaching Requires two mornings a week of fieldwork if history and the social sciences, emphasizing taken concurrently with GEDUC 467 . Freed- selection and justification of content, mod- berg els of curriculum design, modes of inquiry, and construction of lesson plans and units . GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary Class- Includes observation and aiding experiences in room (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) inclusive social studies classrooms . Bettencourt 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . Considers basic topics of elementary math- GEDUC 476 Science Curriculum at the High ematics from contemporary viewpoints to School or Middle School Level (F-1,2) reinforce mathematics learning . Examines 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . varying pupil responses and techniques of Introduces middle and high school science instruction and construction of curriculum teaching: specific problems, instructional ma- units . Requires field experience in an inclusive terials, and teaching techniques . Emphasizes classroom . Includes two mornings a week of observing and aiding inclusive science classes . fieldwork if taken concurrently with GEDUC MacNeil 464 . Davidson GEDUC 478 Mathematics Curriculum at the GEDUC 471 English Curriculum at the Mid- High School or Middle School Level (F-1,2) dle or High School Level (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Stage I . Explores contemporary issues and problems Considers issues in the teaching of high school in middle and high school level mathematics and middle school English, including selec- teaching, including curriculum projects and tion and justification of content, models of materials and their origins, rationales, and curriculum design, lesson and unit planning, uses . Emphasizes the teacher’s role as a gen- history and structure of English language, and erator of knowledge and curriculum and the

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 135 formulator of instruction . Includes appropriate across grade levels . Emphasizes assessment field experience . Mallory procedures and the involvement of parents in education . Chumley TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction (F, S, U) TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second 4 sem . hrs . Either GEDUC 460 or SPND 446 . Language Methodology and Curriculum Successful completion of this course can qual- Development (S-1,2) ify you for Massachusetts Sheltered English 4 sem . hrs . Instruction (SEI) Endorsement . For pre-service Introduces students to teaching English as a teachers in core subject areas, the course will second language . Offers an overview of the build your skills, confidence, and familiarity history of second language teaching, method- with research-proven practices for working ologies, approaches, and techniques and their with English Language Learner (ELL) students . underlying theories and assumptions . Exam- You will cover the social, cultural, familial, ines specific classroom techniques – reading and academic factors that affect learning . You and writing processes and instruction and will learn strategies for sheltering content for assessment and testing—and their application ELLs and, using WIDA language standards, to curriculum development . Requires field- you will explore the link between oral language work . Bourret and student learning of academic language

Education and literacy skills . This course was created for ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and En- candidates working toward their first initial glish Grammar (S-1,2) teaching license in a core subject area and is 4 sem . hrs . not intended for incumbent, already licensed Examines phonological, morphological, lex- teachers . Abraham, Chumley ical, syntactic, and historical issues for TESL or anyone interested in English language . TESL 445 Fundamentals of Reading and Involves tutoring a non-native speaker for a Writing in a Second Language (F-1,2) view of English grammar from the learner’s 4 sem . hrs . perspective and synthesizing teaching points Provides an introduction to reading and writ- and strategies . Requires fieldwork . Chumley ing in a second language . Examines theories of reading both first and second language, ML 408 Second Language Acquisition (U-1,2) relevant differences in first and second reading 4 sem . hrs . processes and instruction, particularly with Presents research underlying major theories of beginning readers, and formal and informal second language acquisition, considering such reading assessment . Involves tutoring . Writing factors as age, role of first language, language theory and practice will be examined and in- environment, learning style, and motivation . structional approaches to writing, the writing Also includes acquisition order, error analysis, process, and writing assessment will also be interlanguage, and discourse analysis, as well considered . Requires fieldwork . Abraham, Staff as implications for classroom practice . Involves tutoring a non-native English speaker to TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language Varia- reflect on the process of language acquisition . tion in Multicultural Settings (F-1,2) Requires fieldwork . Price 4 sem . hrs . Examines language policy, minority language RDG 406 The Structure of Language for rights, and linguistic and political issues Teachers (F-1,2) affecting bilingual education in a multicultural 4 sem . hrs . context . Investigates the effects of gender, race, Provides an overview of the structure of the and culture on language use within develop- language and methods to teach reading and mental stages and learning styles of students spelling through multisensory and associative

136 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 teaching techniques . Progresses in a sequen- for learners with special needs . Emphasizes tial, systematic, hierarchical order to cover preventive discipline, classroom environments, phonemes, graphemes, and patterns of English . and techniques effective with learners with Includes morphological (rules for the addition diverse needs and abilities, and strategies for of prefixes and suffixes) and syntactical struc- behavior management in multicultural set- ture . Chumley tings . Axe, Ballin, Hardin

RDG 410 Multisensory Structured Language SPND 442 Analysis of Behavior: Principles Strategies for Reading (S-1,2) and Classroom Applications (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Focuses on identifying and developing ap- Introduces behavior modification and operant propriate multisensory structured language techniques, including clarification of more strategies in phonological/phonics awareness, commonly used terms, with specific reference reading comprehension, and textbook and to application in the classroom . Provides over- study skills for learners with language and view of procedures and practices successful Education reading challenges . Emphasizes use of these in schools, communities, and work settings . techniques and strategies within inclusive and Requires fieldwork . Axe general education settings . Collins, Rigo SPND 444 Special Education Laws and SPND 422 Differentiating Instruction Using Regulations for Teachers and Administrators Technology Across the Curriculum (U-1,2) (S-1,2; U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 2 sem . hrs . Explores strategies to incorporate assistive spe- Offers an examination of the historical, phil- cial education technology into classrooms and osophical, legal, and ethical perspectives of learners’ individualized educational programs . educational services for learners with special Provides real-world experiences, resources, needs . Reviews the statutory and regulatory and skill development in the latest software, foundations pertaining to children and youth adaptive equipment, and best practices . Ex- with disabilities . Key judicial interpretations of plores readily implemented practical solutions those policies will also be reviewed . Students for inclusive classrooms . Edge-Savage are not required to have a background in law . Ballin, Ullian, Wall SPND 436 Formal and Informal Assessment (F-1,2) SPND 445 The Individualized Education 4 sem . hrs . Program: Strategies for Development, Inter- Involves observation, analysis, and interpre- pretation and Implementation (S-1,2; U-1,2) tation of children’s learning needs, utilizing 2 sem . hrs . Prereq . SPND 444 . formal and informal assessment devices in Offers an examination of the legal require- order to write, implement, and evaluate indi- ments, as well as the process for the develop- vidualized educational programs . Reviews test ment, implementation and interpretation of instruments and current issues in assessment . the Individualized Education Program (IEP) . Requires weekly fieldwork in an integrated The IEP forms the basis for the provision of setting . Stefanini specially designed instruction to students with special needs who are eligible for special edu- SPND 441 Classroom Management for cation under the provisions of the Individuals Learners with Special Needs in Inclusive with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . Anal- Settings (F-1,2) ysis of IEP meeting procedures and protocols 4 sem . hrs . are also integral to this course . Ballin, Ullian, Focuses on the basic principles and approach- Wall es for the effective management of behavior

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 137 SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs (F- PRACTICA 1,2; U-1,2) All student teaching will take place within a 4 sem . hrs . 50-mile radius of the College . Students are Explores major areas of special needs and responsible for arranging and paying for trans- examines issues unique to the delivery of ser- portation to and from schools and for making vice to learners with special needs, including housing arrangements with the College during assessment strategies, equipment adaptation, spring recess . In those courses required to materials, and parent/professional relations . meet state standards, the department expects Focuses on language development and com- a level of academic distinction, including a cu- munication problems . Requires fieldwork . mulative grade point average of 3 .00 in order to Evans, Hardin be recommended for a practicum . All students must document 75 hours of pre-practicum SPND 447 Assessment and Curriculum Mod- fieldwork prior to advancing to the practicum . ification and Development for Learners with Students must also pass the required Massa- Severe Disabilities (F-1,2) chusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) 4 sem . hrs . prior to admission to the practicum . Practica Examines curriculum development, assess- descriptions can be found at the end of course ment techniques, and teaching/learning listings for each teacher preparation program . procedures to plan instructional programs in In accordance with Section 207 of Title II of

Education major life skills areas . Emphasizes analyzing the Federal Higher Education Act, all pro- functional tasks and developing individualized grams of teacher education need to report the educational programs for implementation in pass rates of their students on statewide testing general education classrooms and settings . for teacher certification . Requires fieldwork . Lenane For further information for past cohorts, SPND 448 Analysis of Community Resourc- please see the Simmons College website . es, Adult Service Agencies, and the Transi- tion Process (U-1,2) EDUC 383 Practicum: Middle School 4 sem . hrs . (Grades 5–8) (S-1,2) Examines employment opportunities and sup- 12 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- port services available to citizens with severe ment . disabilities . Involves job inventories in local in- Assigned supervised teaching responsibilities dustry and analysis of the prerequisite skills in in an appropriate inclusive middle school such areas as functional academics, language, classroom in the metropolitan Boston area . hygiene, motor skills, interpersonal skills, Includes planning and implementing daily transportation, and money management . class lessons, developing curriculum materials, Includes placement and supervision of learners and demonstrating service to students who fall in worksites . Requires fieldwork . Williams short of classroom instructional objectives . Requires papers and weekly seminars . Staff SPND 469 Topics in Clinical Practice (F-1,2; S-1,2) EDUC 384 Practicum: High School (Grades 4–8 sem . hrs . 8–12) (S-1,2) Involves working with learners with mod- 12 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- erate disabilities or severe disabilities under ment . Assigned supervised teaching responsi- the mentorship of a faculty advisor . Explores bilities in an appropriate inclusive high school classroom techniques and procedures using classroom in the metropolitan Boston area . concept papers or a critical review of the litera- Includes planning and implementing daily ture on a specific topic . Staff class lessons, developing curriculum materials, and demonstrating service to students who fall

138 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 short of classroom instructional objectives . The Massachusetts CORI Requires papers and weekly seminars . Staff Students seeking pre-practicum fieldwork placements prior to their practicums or EDUC 385 Practicum: French, Spanish, or graduate-level internships may be asked by ESL (Grades 5–12) (S-1,2) the school district to have a CORI (Criminal 12 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- Offender Record Information), a criminal ment . background check, done on them . It is very Assigned supervised teaching responsibili- likely that students will be asked for this prior ties in an inclusive French, Spanish, or ESL to their placements in their practicums or in- classroom in the metropolitan Boston area . ternships . All candidates applying for teaching Includes planning and implementing daily positions in Massachusetts public schools will class lessons, developing curriculum materials, be required to have a CORI completed . and demonstrating service to students who fall A CORI will reveal any arrest and/or convic- short of classroom instructional objectives . Re- tion of a felony or misdemeanor in Massachu- quires papers and weekly seminars . Chumley setts . A school district has the right to refuse Education placement or employment of any applicant EDUC 388 Fieldwork in Education (F-1,2; whose CORI reveals any criminal record . S-1,2) The application for a teaching license in 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . Massachusetts includes the following question: Limited enrollment . Have you ever been convicted of a felony? The Two full days a week of clinical experience in a state has the right to refuse a teaching license private or public school classroom . Guttentag to any applicant who has a questionable criminal record . Linguistics Courses for Education Majors:

ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and En- glish Grammar (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Examines phonological, morphological, lex- ical, syntactic, and historical issues for TESL or anyone interested in the English language . Involves tutoring a non-native speaker for a view of English grammar from the learner’s perspective and synthesizing teaching points and strategies . Chumley

Please Note: Because of the complexities of the Education Program in meeting all of the state requirements for licensure, it is critical that students follow the study plans developed with their advisors . Deviation from the established program, without approval by the advisor, may result in students having to take an additional semester in order to complete all licensure and graduation requirements .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 139 those of published scholars, do research in- Department of English dependently, reflect critically on their own analytical thinking, and talk intelligently Suzanne Leonard, Interim Chair and Associate about their insights in discussions or formal Professor presentations . Pamela Bromberg, Professor* Renee Bergland, Professor and Hazel Dick 2. Disciplinary Content Leonard Chair Students will be able to think about liter- Lowry Pei, Professor ature on the basis of a reasonably broad Afaa Michael Weaver, Alumnae Professor knowledge of individual literary works, Richard Wollman, Professor literary history in different periods (both Sheldon George, Associate Professor and British and American), and literary or criti- Director of the Graduate Program in English cal theories . Kelly Hager, Associate Professor of English and 3. Critical-Historical Awareness Women’s and Gender Studies Students will be able to discuss how literary Rachel Lacasse, Administrative Assistant works fit into the context of their times *on sabbatical Fall 2016 and grow out of a society with a particular history and politics . Students will be able The study of literature as embodied in the to discern the complex relationship of rep- English English major has a number of goals: to famil- resentation to issues of power in relation to iarize the student with the work of important race, class, gender, and sexuality . writers; to introduce her to the individual and cultural values, ideas, debates, and insights 4. Life Skills After Graduation woven into literature; and to sharpen her un- Students will be able to write insightfully, derstanding of the English language . Repeated read closely, think critically, and do inde- practice in thinking, writing, and speaking pendent research in ways that serve them about literary texts is a way of helping the after graduation, in a variety of career paths student discover her own voice, develop her or further degree programs . They will be skills of critical analysis, and gain confidence especially aware of the power of language in herself as an independent thinker . The and discourse to shape thought and action . student majoring in English learns to read with discernment, an ability that can enrich her for 5. Caring about Literature as Art the rest of her life . At the same time, she devel- Students will be able to recognize, appreci- ops pragmatic skills that will serve her well in ate, and express original insights regarding the world of the professions . Simmons English the artfulness of literary works . Some will majors have gone on to successful careers in be able to pursue the creation of such art college teaching, law, publishing, journalism, works on their own . advertising, business, government service, high technology, and secondary education . Requirements: The major in English consists of 11 courses given by, or approved by, the de- Learning Goals partment . The following courses are required of all majors: Upon completion of a BA in English, a graduate should have gained the following knowl- ENGL 199 Approaches to Literature edge, skills, and abilities: ENGL 200 Introduction to Theory 1. Disciplinary Skills ENGL 199 is an introduction to the major and Students will be able to read closely and is open to all students thinking about major- critically, write critical essays driven by ing in English . All potential majors are urged their own insights in conversation with to take it no later than the beginning of their

140 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 sophomore year . While ENGL 199 and 200 be 300-level literature seminars . 323, Special constitute a sequence and must be taken in Topics, in its various versions may satisfy one that order, this sequence is not necessarily con- of these requirements; check with the Chair . secutive . ENGL 199 is a class appropriate for *ENGL 211 and 254 may satisfy the 19th c . En- incoming first-year students, while ENGL 200 glish literature requirement OR the 20th/21st is an advanced course in critical theory, open c . requirement, not both . ENGL 178, 239, 275, only to students with sophomore standing and and 317 may satisfy the multi-ethnic literature above who have taken 199 . Students will thus requirement OR the 20th/21st c . requirement, typically take 199 at the beginning of their first not both . ENGL 307 may satisfy the 1610-1800 year, and they will take 200 no earlier than literature requirement OR the 19th c . English the beginning of their second year . ENGL 199 literature requirement, not both . is the prerequisite for all 300-level literature classes offered by this department . Some n THE LITERATURE OPTION 300-level classes may have additional prereq- • One course covering literature before 1610 uisites; see course descriptions below . Students (ENGL 111, 112, 121, 321, or 326)

may choose either the creative writing or the • One course covering literature from English literature option for their English major . De- 1610–1800 (ENGL 243, 307*, 332, or 342) scribed below are additional requirements for • One course covering 19th-c . English litera- each option . ture (ENGL 211*, 254*, 304, 306, 307*, HON 304, or HON 305) Requirements of the Major • One course covering British or U .S . liter- Students who major in English cannot use AP ature and/or media of the 20th and/or 21st test scores to replace core requirements of the c . (ENGL 138, 172, 178*, 193, 195, 211*, 214, major . A score of 5 or higher on the IB will 221, 239*, 254*, 275*, 317*, 318, 327, 328, 354, count as non-specific academic credit . or 398) • One course in American literature before n THE CREATIVE WRITING OPTION 1900 (ENGL 161, 162, 235, 312, 320, or 331) •One course covering literature before 1610 • One course in multiethnic literature (ENGL 111, 112, 121, 321, or 326) (ENGL 163, 176, 178*, 220, 239*, 250, 275*, •One course covering literature from 308, 316, 317*, HON 205) 1610–1800 (ENGL 243, 307*, 332, or 342) • Any three other English courses (one of •One course covering 19th-c . English litera- which may be a creative writing course) ture (ENGL 211*, 254*, 304, 306, 307*, HON 304, or HON 305) Note: Two of these eleven courses must •One course covering British or U .S . liter- be 300-level literature seminars . 323, Special ature and/or media of the 20th and/or 21st Topics, in its various versions may satisfy one c . (ENGL 138, 172, 178*, 193, 195, 211*, 214, of these requirements; check with the Chair . 221, 239*, 254*, 275*, 317*, 318, 327, 328, 354, *ENGL 211 and 254 may satisfy the 19th c . En- or 398) glish literature requirement OR the 20th/21st •One course in American literature before c . requirement, not both . ENGL 178, 239, 275, 1900 (ENGL 161, 162, 235, 312, 320, or 331) and 317 may satisfy the multi-ethnic literature •One course in multiethnic literature (ENGL requirement OR the 20th/21st c . requirement, 163, 176, 178*, 220, 239*, 250, 275*, 308, 316, not both . ENGL 307 may satisfy the 1610-1800 317*, HON 205) literature requirement OR the 19th c . English •Two creative writing courses (ENGL 105, literature requirement, not both . 107, 109, 305, or 350) • One literature or creative writing elective Independent Learning In special circumstances, with agreement of Note: Two of these eleven courses must the instructor and approval of the chair, ENGL

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 141 349, Directed Study may be substituted for a honors in English . The chair, in consul- course offered in a required area . Note that tation with members of the department, directed study does not count toward the inde- will determine candidacy . This version of pendent learning requirement . In consultation Honors in English requires that candidates with her departmental advisor, each student complete the regular English major through is encouraged to choose required and elective either the creative writing option or the courses to extend the range of her familiarity literature option, plus ENGL 350, Indepen- with literature or to explore in greater depth dent Study, followed by ENGL 355, Thesis . areas of particular interest: historical periods, 2 . Students may instead earn Honors in comparative literature studies, genres, themes, English by taking 12 English classes plus or individual figures . Although most stu- ENGL 390, Seminar in Literary Scholar- dents will have little difficulty planning their ship . This option requires that the student programs within the suggested framework, maintain a GPA of 3 .5 in English and earn students who wish to modify it are invited at least an A- in ENGL 390 . to consult with the department chair . Such students may want to take greater advantage Students intending to continue the study of the independent learning option . In the of English at the graduate level will find it Department of English, some or all of the Col- advisable to take the honors program . Students lege’s independent learning requirement can considering graduate work are also strongly

English be met in the following ways: ENGL 350, 355, urged to take a significant number of English 370, 380, or 390 . Alternatively, English majors courses at the 300-level and to take a literature may meet the requirement by taking appropri- course in another modern language . Interested ate courses or completing projects in an area students should consult with Sheldon George, other than English . Internship and Field Work director of the graduate program in English . (370 and 380) do not count toward the eleven courses required for the major . In addition to Minor in English 350, 370, 380, or 390, some 300-level literature A minor in English requires five courses from classes will satisfy the independent learning departmental offerings, including ENGL 199 requirement . Students should check with their and at least one course at the 200 or 300 level . department advisor and/or the Chair to learn which 300-level classes satisfy the independent Interdisciplinary Minor in Cinema and learning requirement each term . Students Media Studies may only satisfy half the college’s independent A minor in Cinema and Media Studies is learning requirement through an approved comprised of two required courses and three 300-level literature course . electives .

Honors in English Required Courses: ENGL 195 Art of Film Students may earn Honors in English in one of ENGL 221 The Critical Lens: Introduction two ways . to Film and Media Theory 1 . A student must have a GPA of 3 .67 in English and submit an application and a Elective Courses: portfolio by the end of the first semester of AST 300 Black Popular Culture her junior year to the chair of the depart- ART/ ment . The portfolio should include a writing COMM 138 Introduction to Photography sample, two letters of recommendation, and and the Traditional Lab* a statement of intent describing her intel- ART/ lectual interests and reasons for pursuing COMM 139 Introduction to Photography and the Digital Lab*

142 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ART/ All transfer students must take the two COMM 232 Digital Photography II* 300-level seminars required of English majors ART/ at Simmons . (We will accept advanced classes COMM 237 Advanced Photography toward the major if students have earned Workshop* grades of C or above in these classes, but these ART/ classes will not satisfy the 300-level require- COMM 239 Documentary Photography* ments ). ART 249 History of Photography MUS 165 Music in Film Graduate Programs in English CHIN 214 Contemporary Chinese Cinema For information about the Master of Arts in COMM 120 Communications Media* English, see the Graduate Course Catalog . COMM 121 Visual Communication COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COURSES COMM 220 Video Production* Of the 100-level courses, the following may be COMM 222 Animation* particularly appropriate for first- and sec- ENGL 327 Race and Gender in ond-year students, for non-English majors, English Psychoanalytic Discourse and for students just beginning the study of ENGL 354 Studies in Film Genre literature: ENGL 111, 112, 121, 163, 172, 178, ENGL 398 Feminist Media Studies 193, 195, 199 . HIST 254 History Through Novels and Film ENGL 105 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction HIST 329 Film and Historical (M1) (F-1,2, S-1,2) Representation 4 sem . hrs . PHIL 152 Philosophy Through Literature Designed for students with a solid base of writ- and Film ing skill who wish to grow further as writers . SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen Teaches writing of non-fiction that a non-cap- Through Film tive audience would willingly read . Focuses primarily on the personal narrative . Pei Restrictions on Electives One elective must be a production class . ENGL 107 Creative Writing: Fiction (M1) (Production classes are designated with an *) (F-1, 2, S-1,2) At least one elective must be at the 200 or 300 4 sem . hrs . level . No more than two photography classes Introduces the discipline of writing the short will be counted toward the minor . story . Reading of some classic and contemporary short fiction, and discussion of student Transfer Students drafts in a supportive workshop setting . Pei The English department will accept up to three English classes transferred in toward ENGL 109 Creative Writing: Poetry (M1) the minor; we require grades of C or above in (F-1,2, S-1,2) these classes . (Five classes are required for the 4 sem . hrs . minor, at least one of which must be at the 200 Targets the eager and curious writer of poems or 300-level ). seeking structure, feedback, and models of The department will accept up to seven excellence in a workshop setting . Assumes that classes toward the major for seniors transfer- those who want to write are those who have ring to Simmons, up to five for juniors, and up been deeply moved by the writing of others . to three for sophomores . We require grades of Includes extensive reading and attendance at C or above in all classes transferred in toward poetry readings in the Boston area . Weaver, the major . Wollman

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 143 ENGL 111 Greek Mythology and Religion ENGL 162 American Literature from 1865 to (M2) (F-1,2) 1900 (M2) (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Examines myths about the principle gods, Focuses on the responses of American writers goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece, and to the change from a predominantly rural the influence of Greek mythology on later lit- small-town society to an urban industrial- erature, language, and the visual arts . Includes ized one and the accompanying challenges to readings from Homer, Hesiod, Sappho, Ovid, previous racial and gender stereotypes . Texts and Greek dramatists . Wollman include poetry by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, fiction by Mark Twain, Henry ENGL 112 The Bible (M2) (S-1,2) James, Kate Chopin, Theodore Dreiser, and 4 sem . hrs . Edith Wharton; and W .E .B . DuBois’s Closely studies the Old and New Testaments, Souls of Black Folk . George with attention to the problem of strategies of interpretation . Considers themes including ENGL 163 African Influences in American the use of metaphor; shifting attitudes toward Literature and Culture (M2) (F-2) sex; time and typology; and theological versus 4 sem . hrs . cultural perspectives . Wollman Readings will include autobiographical writings by black people during slavery alongside

English ENGL 121 Shakespeare (M2) (S-1, F-2) poetry and significant essays by Emerson, 4 sem . hrs . DuBois, and Baldwin . Attention will be given Analyzes major plays with commentary on to works of visual art by Augusta Savage and the theater of Shakespeare’s London . Includes others as well as episodes from documentaries films and attendance at live performances of such as Jazz and The Wire in what amounts Shakespeare’s plays when possible . Wollman to a multi-disciplinary approach to American literature that will prepare students to consider ENGL 138 American Poetry (M2) (F-2) the development of American literature and 4 sem . hrs . culture from a diverse perspective . Weaver Studies major American poets and the process by which the creation of a self precedes the cre- ENGL 172 20th-century U.S. Fiction (S-1) ation of one’s poetry . Attends to such figures 4 sem . hrs . as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Focuses upon important works by U .S . writers Frost, Marianne Moore, Wallace Stevens, of the twentieth century, including William William Carlos Williams, and Robert Lowell . Faulkner, Langston Hughes, Jack Kerouac, Bergland James Baldwin, Ken Kesey, Gloria Naylor, Tim O’Brien and others . George ENGL 161 American Literature to the Civil War (M2) (S-1) ENGL 176 African American Fiction (M2) 4 sem . hrs . (S-2) Studies American literature from its begin- 4 sem . hrs . nings to the Civil War; from its pre-litera- Analyzes the possibility of viewing fiction by ture—recording the encounters among the African Americans as constitutive of a dis- Native Americans, English, Spanish, French, tinctive genre of literature . Highlights certain and Africans—to the first emergence of Amer- repeated themes and rhetorical patterns found ica’s literature of diversity, exemplified by such in fiction by African Americans, but asks if writers as Douglass, Jacobs, Emerson, Fuller, race itself is what finally determines the make- Thoreau, Hawthorne, Dickinson, and Melville . up of the genre . Authors include Douglass, Bergland Baldwin, Ellison, Washington, Wright, and others . George

144 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ENGL 178 Multicultural Themes in Modern ENGL 199 Approaches to Literature (F-1,2, American Literature (M2) (F-1, 2) S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Studies personal, family, and cultural conflicts An introduction to the English major, 199 created by the tensions between ethnic and provides a grounding in the skills and ques- American loyalties in fictional and non-fic- tions basic to the study of literature: how to tional works by African American, Jewish, trace an image, how a novelist constructs a Native American, Asian American, Latino, character, what a poet is doing with meter and and other authors . Focuses on the dilemma of rhyme, and how to make comparisons between affirming the values of ethnic identity in a civ- different texts . Required for all English majors . ilization professing the virtues of assimilation . Bergland, Bromberg, George, Hager, Leonard, Bergland, George Pei, Weaver, Wollman

ENGL 184 World Drama Survey (M2) (S-2) ENGL 200 Introduction to Theory (S-1, 2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem hrs .; Prereq: ENGL 199

This course is a survey of major plays from The second half of the required introduction English Europe, the United States and Africa . Dra- to the English major, this course builds on matists may include Sophocles, Aristophanes, English 199 and considers how we read, ana- Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Molière, Ibsen, lyze, and write about literature from different Strindberg, Chekhov, O’Neill, Brecht, Beckett, critical perspectives, including Postcolonialism Hansberry, Fugard, and August Wilson . Social and Race Studies, Feminism, Psychoanalysis, and political contexts of theater, performance Structuralism, Deconstruction, and/or Marx- practices, and writing about drama . Weaver ism . Required for all English majors . Bergland, Bromberg, George, Hager, Leonard, Weaver, ENGL/WGST 193 Women in Literature (M2) Wollman (F-1,2, S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . ENGL 211 From Alice to Eeyore: Favorites Explores the writings and cultural contexts of and Classics from the Golden Age of Chil- literature by and about women from the 19th dren’s Literature (F-1) century to the present . Features novels, short 4 sem . hrs . stories, speeches, poems, and plays . Selected Examines the wide variety of literature written topics may include: education, friendship, for children in the Victorian and modern- sexuality, the marriage plot, labor, and protest ist periods in Britain, from fairy tales and and politics . Hager, Leonard nonsense verse to didactic fiction and fantasy . Authors studied may include Lewis Carroll, ENGL 195 Art of Film (M2) (F-1,2) Edward Lear, Frances Hodgson Burnett, 4 sem . hrs . Christina Rossetti, Robert Louis Stevenson, Serves as an introduction to film analysis by E . Nesbit, Kenneth Grahame, J .M . Barrie, P .L . teaching the basics of mise-en-scène, cine- Travers, and A .A . Milne . Hager matography, editing, and sound as well as fundamental principles of film narrative, ENGL 214 The Invented Self in American style, genre, and theory . Films chosen from a Fiction (F-2) number of different historical periods and na- 4 sem . hrs . tional contexts, including classical Hollywood Looks at U .S . writers as authors of themselves cinema . Leonard and creators of their own personae in 20th and 21st-century U .S . fiction . Examines both the literary and societal implications of such self-fabrications in works by writers such as Philip Roth, Jeffrey Eugenides, Anne Tyler,

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 145 Amy Bloom, Tom Perrotta, Junot Diaz, Patri- ENGL 243 The English Novel through Austen cia Highsmith, Michael Cunningham, Susana (S-1) Moore, and Cristina Garcia . Leonard 4 sem . hrs . Considers the development of the English [ENGL 220 African American Autobiogra- novel, with emphasis on narrative technique phies and the cultural history of the novel in the 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018] 18th-century . Novelists may include Behn, Presents African American autobiographies Haywood, Fielding, Burney, Austen, and Wal- as involved continually in literary attempts to pole . Bromberg redefine both American history and African Americans themselves . Investigates how these ENGL/CHIN 250 Masterpieces of Traditional works blur the lines between self and commu- Chinese Literature (M2) (S-2) nity, fact and fiction, in the efforts to dialogue 4 sem . hrs . with previous representations of African Surveys major literary works in both poetry American identity . Authors include Jacobs, and prose ranging from the influential Classic Angelou, Douglass, Baldwin, DuBois, Gates, of Poetry until the famous Qing Dynasty Hurston and others . George collection of supernatural tales, Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio . Inglis ENGL 221 The Critical Lens: Introduction to

English Film and Media Theory (S-1, 2) ENGL 254 The English Novel from Victori- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ENGL 195 recommended . ans to Moderns (S-1) Introduces students to the main schools of 4 sem . hrs . theory in cinema and media studies, including Studies major English novelists, such as auteur theory, narrative, semiotics, psycho- Charles Dickens, the Brontës, George Eliot, analysis, Marxism, feminism, queer theory, Bram Stoker, H G. . Wells, Radclyffe Hall, and critical race theory, reception theory, third and Rebecca West, and at least one non-canonical accented cinemas . Grabiner, Leonard novelist . Hager

ENGL 235 Identity and Race in the American ENGL 275 American Modernism and the Literary Imagination: 1820-1890 (S-2) Harlem Renaissance (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Focuses upon the works of major American Focuses on the literature, music, and culture writers and defines and analyzes how the that emerged after WWI in places like Harlem . sentiments and attitudes of the Romantic and Examines the period’s atmosphere of creativity Realist periods become intertwined with race and experimentation through the works of in the literary process of imagining and repre- both major “white” writers like Hemingway, senting American identity . George Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Eliot, and major Af- rican-American writers like Hughes, Hurston, ENGL 239 Emergence of African American Larsen, Du Bois, and Toomer . George Literature in the 20th Century (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . ENGL 304 Problems in Romantic Literature: In this course the focus will be on the emer- the Romantic Rebel (S-2) gence of African American works in the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 210, twentieth century with an eye to the funda- and junior standing . mental influence of the traumatic experience Begins with Milton’s Paradise Lost, the subtext on American slavery as a collective memo- for all Romantic rebellion, and moves to Blake, ry . Weaver its great theorist and visual artist, to the poetry of Wordsworth and works by women Roman- tic poets . Concludes with the female perspec-

146 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 tive on Romantic rebellion in the novels of the inson, and Melville, with attention to their Brontë sisters and in Mary Shelley’s Franken- contributions to the development of a distinc- stein . Bromberg tively American literature . Bergland

ENGL 305 Advanced Creative Writing: [ENGL 316 Native American Literature Non-Fiction (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 105, or its equivalent and junior standing . Not offered in 2016-2018] at another college . Considers sermons, memoirs, poetry, short Encourages structural and stylistic experimen- stories, and novels by Samson Occom, William tation, imitation of models, and testing of one’s Apess, Jane Johnston, Schoollcraft, Ella Delo- limits as a writer . Requires short reflective ex- ria, N . Scott Momaday, Leslis Marmon Silko, ercises intended to sharpen awareness of form Simon Ortiz, Louise Erdrich, Gerald Vizenor, and technique in non-fiction . Pei Sherman Alexie, and others in the context of Native American history and particular tribal ENGL 306 Victorian Literature and Culture and familial oral cultures . Also covers critical (S-2) essays and studies by Native and non-Native English 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, scholars including Paula Gunn Allen, David and junior standing . Moore, Elaine Jahner, Arnold Krupat, Karl Surveys British poets, prose writers, and nov- Kroeber, David Murray, and Phil Deloria . elists from the 1840s to the turn of the century . Bergland Writers studied may include Tennyson, Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Matthew ENGL 317 Toni Morrison and American Arnold, Florence Nightingale, Queen Victoria, Literature (S-2) Darwin, Ruskin, and John Stuart Mill . Hager 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or 200 and junior standing . ENGL 307 Jane Austen and Her Contempo- Studies most of the novels and short works of raries (S-2) Toni Morrison, viewing them both as involved 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200 in thematic conversations with other writers of and junior standing . the American literary canon and as presenting Intensive study of the novels of Jane Austen critical evaluations of the racial history that and her contemporaries, including Horace Morrison believes continually haunts this Walpole, Frances Burney, and Maria Edge- canon . George worth, with attention to historical, cultural, and biographical contexts . Bromberg [ENGL 318 The Dramatic Imagination in America ENGL 308 The Postcolonial Novel (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 200, and junior 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, standing . Not offered in 2016-2018] and junior standing . Focuses on 20th-century American plays Studies the novels of such writers as Joseph by writers including Susan Glaspell, Eugene Conrad, Nadine Gordimer, Tayeb Salih, O’Neill, Clifford Odets, Tennessee Williams, Chinua Achebe, Buchi Emecheta, Jamaica Arthur Miller, Lorraine Hansberry, Edward Kincaid, and Zadie Smith in the context of Albee, and August Wilson . Reads plays as contemporary postcolonial theory . Bromberg literature and enacts them in class—as far as possible—as theater . Weaver [ENGL 312 Classic American Writers 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, ENGL 320 American Women’s Poetry (F-1) and junior standing . Not offered in 2016-2018] 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, Studies in depth, with critical readings, the and junior standing . major 19th-century writers Hawthorne, Dick- Focuses on Emily Dickinson and Adrienne

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 147 Rich alongside their influences and inher- [ENGL 331 Literary Boston itors, from Anne Bradstreet to Joy Harjo . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, Uses frameworks of textual, intertextual, and and junior standing . Not offered in 2016-2018] cultural analysis within a seminar format . Traces literary representations of Boston, puri- Bergland tans to the present: Cotton Mather, Catherine Maria Sedgwick, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa ENGL 321 Studies in Shakespeare (S-2) May Alcott, Edward Bellamy, Pauline Hop- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, kins, Mary Antin . Margaret Atwood, Dennis and ENGL 121 or consent of the department . Lehane or Jhumpa Lahiri . Bergland Closely analyzes a few major plays and varied critical approaches to them . Wollman ENGL 332 English Literature of the 17th Century (F-1) ENGL 323 Special Topics in Literature* 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, and junior standing and junior standing . A survey of seventeenth-century literature Offers an intensive study of a particular genre through the study of the metaphysical poetry of literature . Staff of Donne, Herbert, and Marvell; the cavalier poetry of Jonson and his followers; the prose ENGL 326 Studies in Medieval and Renais- of Bacon and Browne; and the early work of sance Literature (F-2) English Milton . Wollman 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, and junior standing . ENGL 342 Studies in 18th-Century Litera- Studies topics including Milton, magic and ture (F-2) fantasy in the Renaissance, and literary depic- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 and junior tions of love in the 16th century . Wollman standing . ENGL 200 recommended . Examines the ways the poets, playwrights, ENGL 327 Race and Gender in Psychoanalyt- journalists, and fiction writers of the period ic Discourse (S-1) imitated, reworked, and finally rejected classi- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 200, and junior cal and Renaissance genres to forge new kinds standing . of literary expression . Reading may include Investigates psychoanalysis as a theoretical works by Aphra Behn, Dryden, Swift, Pope, discourse that has been forced continually to Anne Finch, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, rewrite itself as it rethinks and makes room Johnson, and Burney . Bromberg for the concepts of race and gender . Focuses upon Freud, Lacan, and more recent scholars ENGL 350 Independent Study (F-1, 2, S-1, 2) and theorists who have used race and gender to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . redefine psychoanalysis . George Staff

[ENGL 328 American Ghosts: the Cultural ENGL 354 Studies in Film Genre: Melodra- Politics of Haunting ma (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 or ENGL 200, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ENGL 195 and junior and junior standing . Not offered in 2016–2018] standing . ENGL 200 or 221 recommended . Examines the discourse of spectralization in Examines basic questions and definitions of American literature, 1620–present: Charles film genre . Considers the study of genre from a Brockden Brown, Edgar Allan Poe, Maxine theoretical perspective, and identifies distin- Hong Kingston, Leslie Marmon Silko, Toni guishing visual and narrative conventions for Morrison, Cristina Garcia, Stephen King, Au- key genres such as comedy, film noir, musicals, gust Wilson, and Tony Kushner . Bergland and melodrama . Leonard

148 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ENGL 355 Thesis (F-1, 2, S-1, 2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . Department of History Typically follows ENGL 350 . Elected in the semester in which the thesis will be completed . Sarah Leonard, Chair and Associate Professor Staff Stephen Berry, Associate Professor Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor ENGL 370 Internship (F-1, 2, S-1, 2) Stephen Ortega, Associate Professor 4-8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. consent of faculty super- Laura Prieto, Professor visor and approval of CEC staff . Kim McDougall, Administrative Assistant In collaboration with the Career Education Center and under the supervision of a member Studying history deepens our understanding of of the English faculty, students intern for 8-10 the world and its interconnections, its diverse hours a week (for 4 credits) or 16-20 hours a peoples and cultures . It reveals the changes week (for 8 credits) in workplace sites connect- and continuities that ebb and flow around us . ed to their major . Students complete a final Diseases, agriculture, civil rights, childrearing paper that reflects on their experience and its practices, political dynasties, and furniture History connection to their major . Staff all have histories . The past shapes the present, from the environment to forms of government, ENGL 380 Fieldwork (F-1, 2, S-1, 2) to the way we think about gender and race . 4-8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- The Department of History at Simmons Col- ment . Staff lege offers courses that introduce students to a variety of historical regions, eras, and method- ENGL 390 Seminar in Literary Scholarship ologies, as well as clusters of courses that allow (S-1, 2) students to develop expertise in a particular 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 199 and junior area of history . The Department of History standing . offers research opportunities and internships Offers a framework for advanced indepen- in a variety of spheres to help students gain dent work in literary studies . Anchored in a further knowledge and work experience . common topic that changes each year . Texts History graduates are prepared for varied include some of the critical and theoreti- careers including in teaching, law, publishing, cal approaches that help to define the topic . business, government, librarianship, museum Bergland, Bromberg, George, Hager, Leonard, work, and archives . Employers in many fields Wollman choose to hire history graduates because of their skills in reading, writing, research, and ENGL 398 Feminist Media Studies (S-2) analysis . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ENGL 195 and junior standing . ENGL 200 or 221 recommended . Major in History Analyzes how film form positions women and The history major consists of 40 semester investigates how female audiences consume hours of history coursework . It integrates the medium . Topics include female directors study in a range of periods, geographical areas, and stars, gaze theory and psychoanalysis, and cultural contexts, to develop breadth as melodrama and the “woman’s film,” feminist well as depth of historical knowledge, as well documentary racialized bodies, lesbian cine- as sophisticated skills in research and inquiry . ma, feminist television criticism, chick flicks, Upon successful completion of the program, and postfeminism . Leonard history majors will command a body of knowledge that encompasses political, social, and cultural history in national and transnational contexts . They will be familiar with both micro

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 149 and macro approaches, with historical turning four of the following, with HIST 253 ideally as points and movements, with the transmission the first course: of ideas, and with the perception of change versus continuity . They will be able to contex- HIST 205 Global Environmental History tualize people, ideas, and events from the past . HIST 252 History and Material Culture They will comprehend the roles of gender, race HIST 253 Boston’s Past: Introduction to and ethnicity, and class in shaping historical Public History experience . They will have skill in organizing HIST 254 History through Novels and Films and articulating ideas orally and in writing . HIST 335 Sites of History: Research Seminar They will know how to locate and examine in Public History primary and secondary sources relevant to HIST 370 Internship at Public History Site a particular question . They will read, com- HIST 368 and HIST 370 may count as prehend, and critique analytical historical Category V writing; they will understand that all history Category III: Breadth writing involves interpretation on the part of Three courses covering required topics: one the writer . They will have experience in apply- course with a focus on race and ethnicity his- ing their historical knowledge and skills in a tory (AST 240, HIST 210, HIST 211, HIST 217, number of professional venues . HIST 231, HIST 237, HIST 240), one course in early or pre-modern history (HIST 202, HIST History Requirements 205, HIST 222, HIST 223, HIST 224, HIST 225, Category I: Introductory level HIST 235, HIST 240, HIST 241, HIST 371), and Any three courses chosen from the following: one course in historical gender studies (HIST 204, HIST 207, HIST 215, HIST 216, HIST 219, HIST 100 World History I HIST 230, HIST 360, WGST 204) . HIST 101 World History II HIST 128 Modern European History Category IV: Methods 1789–1989 All majors must take HIST 260: Interpreting HIST 140 Early American History the Past, in the sophomore or junior year . By HIST 141 Modern American History petition, students in the accelerated BA/MA HIST 202 Asia to the 18th Century History program may count HIST 397 to fulfill the Methods requirement for the undergradu- Students considering a major in history ate major . should complete Category I by the end of their sophomore year . History majors may substitute Category V: Advanced Work other history electives for survey courses if At least one history course at or above the 350 they have received a grade of four or five on an level: this requirement may be fulfilled with a advanced placement exam in history, or a score seminar, an internship, a thesis, or an indepen- of 5, 6, or 7 on an international baccalaureate dent study . Majors must declare how they plan exam in history . to fulfill the independent learning requirement before the end of their junior year . Category II: Specialization Three courses with a specific focus defined by Interdepartmental and Double Majors the student . This focus may be geographical Many opportunities exist for students who (such as Asia, Europe, or the U .S ),. thematic wish to combine courses in history with (such as race, gender, or revolution) or tempo- courses offered by another department . For ral (such as modern) . One course in Category I example, a student may propose an interde- may count in Category II . partmental major in European studies or a A specialization in public history requires double major such as history and secondary

150 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 education . Other fields that lend themselves to Minor in Public History such combinations with history are Africana A minor in public history consists of five studies, arts administration, communications, courses: one at the introductory level, one elec- economics, English, modern languages and tive at any level, and HIST 252, HIST 253, and literatures, philosophy, political science, sociol- HIST 370 . HIST 368 is strongly recommended . ogy, and women’s and gender studies . This list is not intended to be restrictive; at the student’s Departmental Honors in History initiative, combinations with any department Departmental honors in history is offered to will be evaluated as a possible basis of a major . qualified students (3 .5 GPA in history cours- Another possible combination permits fulfill- es) who are eligible according to the College ing requirements for the BA/Master of Arts in requirements designated on page 23 . A candi- Teaching (MAT) degree (see the requirements date for Departmental Honors is required to on page X) . Although the ordinary expecta- take HIST 350 Independent Study in the first tion is that the MAT requires a fifth year of semester of the senior year . Upon satisfacto- courses, with careful planning and effective ry completion of that course, the student is advisement, that time may be shortened . Two then required to satisfactorily complete HIST History seminars taken in the senior year may fulfill 355 Thesis . This course of study is especially two requirements for the MA in history or for recommended to the student intending to the history/archives management dual degree pursue the study of history or a related subject master’s . We encourage students to discuss in graduate school . possible plans for study as early as possible with an advisor in the history department . Integrated Graduate Programs in History Joint Social Studies–Education Major Two advanced level courses taken in the senior A joint social studies–education major is avail- year may fulfill two required courses toward a able for students majoring in early childhood, master’s degree in History . Please see the Grad- elementary, or special education . Students uate Program Director in History for details should contact the chairs of the education and on the application process . The Department of history departments for further information . History offers three graduate programs:

Minor in History • MA in History A minor in history consists of five courses, at • Dual MS in Archives/MA in History, in least one of which should be at the 100 level conjunction with the School of Library and and at least two at the 200 level . Information Science • MA/MAT in History and Education Minor in Gender History For more information on any of these gradu- A minor in gender history consists of five ate degrees, see the Graduate Course Catalog . courses . One or two courses should be at the introductory level to gain a general understanding of historical methods, regional contexts, narrative, and chronology . The remaining three or four specialized upper-level courses in gender history should be selected from the following list: HIST 204, HIST 207, HIST 215, HIST 216, HIST 219, HIST 230, and HIST 360 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 151 COURSES HIST 141 Modern American History, 1877 to the Present (M5) (S) HIST 100 World History I: Pre-Modern 4 sem . hrs . Societies (M5) (F) Surveys the South and West after Recon- 4 sem . hrs . struction, major economic issues in the new Studies the evolution of human societies Industrial Age, the role of immigrants and to the rise of the West in the period of the minorities in shaping urban development, Renaissance . Although the Mediterranean the changing nature of government, the rise civilizations receive significant attention, of America to world power, and the problems substantial reading deals with China, India, faced by post-World War II American society . Islam, and other well-documented cultures of Prieto the pre-modern world . Ortega HIST 201 The Dynamics of Japanese History HIST 101 World History II: Colonialism and (M5) (S) Post-Colonialism (M5) (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Examines the rise and fall of imperial Japan Studies from an explicitly multicultural and (1868–1945) and certain trends since 1945 . interdisciplinary perspective civilizations since Investigates the history and ideology of a the Renaissance, with sustained attention to nation that believed in military prowess and the rise of the West to world dominance . Eval-

History authoritarian government as a national honor . uates those many cultures and societies that Discusses factors that led Japan to this view, have experienced colonialism and post-colo- its consequences, and Japan’s path to postwar nialism . Ortega democracy and prosperity . Liu HIST 128 Modern European History HIST 202 Asia to the 18th Century (F2) (M5) 1789–1989 (M5) (F) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs Studies the ancient civilizations that domi- Examines the development of Europe from the nated the lives of Asian societies to the eve of French Revolution to the collapse of Commu- the massive European encroachment . Dis- nism in Europe in 1989 . Focuses on the impact cusses the influence of Buddhism, Islam, and of democratic revolution, industrialization, Confucianism upon these many cultures and imperialism, total war, fascism, the Holocaust, societies . Liu and the Cold War . Sources include art, film, autobiographies, and other primary docu- HIST 203 History of East Asian and U.S. ments . Leonard Foreign Relations (M5) (F1) 4 sem . hrs . HIST 140 Early American History (M5) (F) Examines the development of East Asian and 4 sem . hrs . American foreign relations, focusing primarily Surveys the diverse experiences of colonial set- on Sino-American-Japanese triangular rela- tlers, the development of a distinctly American tions since 1800 . Special attention is given to culture, the American Revolution, the creation the emergence of Japan and the U .S . as world of an American republic and constitution, the powers and their approaches to dealing with rise of parties, early industrialism, slavery and nationalist and communist China . Liu the cotton economy, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction . Berry

152 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 HIST 204 Japanese Culture: Gender, Family, HIST 210 The African American Experience and Society (M5) (S2) from Colonial Times to the Present (M5) (F2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Explores the changes and developments in the Begins with the arrival of Africans in bondage relations between Japanese men and wom- in Virginia in 1619 . Studies original materi- en and their respective roles in the Japanese als, significant historical writings, film, and family system and society throughout history . literary works to consider slavery, blacks in the Investigates Japanese society by examining American Revolution, the abolitionist move- concepts, behaviors, and phenomena unique ment, blacks in the Civil War, and efforts to to Japanese to gain a comprehensive under- create a new postslavery society in the South . standing of all aspects of Japanese society and It continues with migration and urbaniza- culture . Historical records, as well as selected tion, the world wars, the Harlem Renaissance, literary texts, and artistic expressions, provide African Americans in the Great Depression, the central material . Liu postwar movements including Civil Rights and Black Power, and present-day battles for

HIST 205 Global Environmental History freedom and justice . Berry History (M5) (F2) 4 sem . hrs . HIST 213 Race and Ethnicity in U.S. History Examines the ways in which humans have (M5) (S2) perceived, interacted with and shaped the 4 sem . hrs . non-human environment . Looks at the Explores the following questions: How have influence of different cultural perspectives in ideas about race developed and changed? How establishing environmental practices . Areas of have science, social science, law, politics, art, inquiry include the impact of agriculture and and literature shaped definitions of race and the effects of European colonialism on differ- in turn affected race relations and racism? ent habitats . Ortega Considers the historical experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, Asian HIST 206 The Rise of Modern China (M5) Americans, and white ethnic groups . Prieto (F1) 4 sem . hrs . HIST/WGST 215 Women and Gender in U.S. Provides a brief review of traditional Chinese History before 1890 (M5) (F1) civilization before 1800 . Studies imperialist ac- 4 sem . hrs . tivities and China’s struggle to transform itself Explores American women’s diverse experi- into a modern nation . Examines closely the ences from pre-Columbian times to 1890, as clashes between Confucianism and modernity, they re-envisioned their place within families nationalism and communism, and democracy and communities, entered wage work, and and authoritarianism . Liu struggled for rights . Emphasizes women’s self-representations in writing and the visual HIST 207 Gender, Family, and Society in arts, as well as gender’s intersections with Modern China (M5) (S1) racial, class, ethnic, sexual, regional, religious, 4 sem . hrs . and other identities . Prieto Examines the roles men and women play in family and society in China, focusing on the HIST/WGST 216 Women and Gender in U.S. impact of traditional values and foreign ideol- History Since 1890 (M5) (S1) ogies upon people’s conduct, family hierarchy, 4 sem . hrs . and social structure . Special attention is given Examines women’s diverse experiences—for to the changes in women’s lives brought about example as workers, activists, consumers, by Mao’s rule and westernization since 1978 . artists, intellectual, and leaders—in the United Liu States from the Progressive Era through the

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 153 World Wars, the “feminine mystique” of the HIST 224 The Renaissance (F2) 1950s, and the civil rights era . Emphasizes 4 sem . hrs . changing definitions of gender and how it has Provides a thematic exploration of the social, intersected with women’s racial, class, ethnic, political, and cultural developments in Re- sexual, regional, and other identities . Prieto naissance Europe . Pays close attention to the cultural and intellectual developments of the HIST 218 Topics in Latin American History period (ranging from civic humanism to paint- 4 sem . hrs . ing, literature, and architecture) . Makes use of Surveys the development of the region’s eco- Boston-area museums . Ortega, Leonard nomic and social life from 1492 to the present and concentrates in contemporary forces, such HIST 230 Women and Gender in Europe (S1) as the economy, politics, and social relations . 4 sem . hrs . Places special emphasis on the impact of the Surveys the impact of social, cultural, eco- United States on the region and present-day nomic, and medical forces in modern Europe . economic relations, power structures, and Explores the advances of women in the face of social changes . Staff persisting gender stereotypes and legal restrictions and the ways medicine, psychology, and HIST 219 History of Sexuality and the Fami- literature defined gender roles . Leonard ly (M5) (F2)

History 4 sem . hrs . HIST 231 Understanding Islam in Historical Traces the transformation of a pre-modern Perspective (M5) (S1) family centered system equating sexuality with 4 sem . hrs . reproduction into the 20th-century concept of Examines Islamic society from its beginning sexuality as a form of identity and self-expres- to roughly 1800 . Covers issues such as the rise sion . Explores the connections between chang- of Islam in the Arabian peninsula, the creation es in sexuality and historically specific events of Islamic dynasties, and the establishment of and trends . Considers the roles gender, race, Islamic law, and familiarizes students with a and class have played in changing definitions wide range of topics and diverse chronological of what constitutes a “family ”. Prieto periods . Ortega

HIST 222 Greek and Roman History (F1) HIST 237 Holocaust (M5) (F1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . This course explores the origins of Mediterra- Examines the rise of Nazism in the 1930s as nean civilization and ancient Greece and Rome well as the policies and mechanisms Hitler im- from about 800 BCE through 500 CE . It looks plemented in his plan to exterminate the Jews especially at the theory and practice of Greek of Europe . Uses literature, memoirs, and film democracy; the evolution of Rome from repub- to examine the devastating conditions of life in lic to empire; political and social relationships; the camps and its continuing legacy . Leonard and developments in art and material culture . Staff HIST 240 The Atlantic World, 1500–1800 (S1) HIST 223 Medieval History (S1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Examines interactions between the Americas, Explores selected aspects of the medieval era, Africa, and Europe in the early modern era . beginning with the fourth and ending with the Special consideration of the Atlantic slave 15th century . Emphasizes social and economic trade, the development of transatlantic colo- organization and cultural patterns . Gives spe- nial empires—especially the Spanish, British, cial attention to northwest Europe . Staff French and Dutch empires—and interactions

154 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 between American Indians and white colo- HIST 252 History and Material Culture (S1) nizers . Covers social, economic, and political 4 sem . hrs . change . Berry Focuses on the role of objects in American history– the importance of the key fabrics, tools, HIST 241 Revolutions in the West (S2) possessions, built environments, and prod- 4 sem . hrs . ucts used . How do we integrate artifacts into Provides a comparative look at several of the our understanding of the historical record? major political and intellectual revolutions that How have museums, in particular, selected, transformed the West from an unimportant preserved, and displayed historical artifacts to corner of the world in 1500 to a major site of shape our understanding of our collective past? world economic and cultural power . Covers Examines how material culture interacts with the Scientific, American, French, and Russian gender, race, class, privacy, and technological Revolutions, as well as others . Leonard change . Berry

HIST 248 U.S. Foreign Policy: 1898–1945* HIST 253 Boston’s Past: Introduction to

(M5) Public History (F1) History 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Explores the U .S ’s. emerging global involve- Prereq :. A college-level history course or con- ment—its origins and underlying values—as sent of the instructor is preferred . Introduces well as ensuing problems, tensions, and the theoretical issues and practical questions conflicts that arose in relation to American involved in the public display of history in diplomacy . Considers a range of foreign policy places such as museums, historical sites, and issues from the emergence of imperialism to the Internet . Examines both the public role the Cold War . Liu of history in shaping citizenry and the way consumer expectations affect such presenta- HIST/POLS 249 U.S. Foreign Policy: 1945– tions . Berry Present (S2) 4 sem . hrs . HIST 254 History Through Novels and Film Examines the origins of the Cold War in the (M2) (S2) dramatically altered balance of international 4 sem . hrs . forces at the end of World War II . Considers Examines how audiences view history through the historic impact of Third World revolutions novels and films and how scholars treat artistic and the surge toward detente, Also investigate works as historical texts . Analyzes select- the sudden termination of the Cold War in the ed films and novels to explore the uses and Gorbachev era and the emergence of China as limitations of fiction and cinema as means of an increasingly strong economic, political, and illuminating history and society . Ortega potentially military power . Liu HIST 260 Interpreting the Past: the Craft of HIST 251 World Historical Perspectives on History (S) 9/11 (M5) (F2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Studies the methodological, theoretical, and Contextualizes September 11th within a world practical questions involved in the writing of historical framework . Examines the event’s history . Explores the relationship between past relationship to the late Cold War, to issues in and present, the use of primary sources, and the Middle East and to other world events . The the interpretation of history by drawing on the class will also explore the significance of 9/11 work of the most creative practitioners of the as a new historical beginning . Ortega discipline . Berry

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 155 HIST 329 Seminar: Film and Historical Rep- and consent of the department . Enrollment resentation (S2) normally open only to juniors, seniors, and 4 sem . hrs . graduate students . Offers advanced studies Studies the intersection of history and film in the history of women’s experience and the studies and how film and the practices of his- construction of gender . Draws upon one of a torical investigation interact . What constitutes series of revolving themes, including gender “evidence” in film and how can this evidence and consumer culture; women and education; be used? How can one think about history gender and war; women, work and profession- via the medium of film? There will be weekly alization; and the suffrage movement . Prieto screenings of fiction, nonfiction, documentary, and experimental films . The film selections HIST 361 Topics in World History: Cross come from across the globe and focus on a Cultural Encounters: Contacts, Connections range of historical subjects . There will also be and Conflict (F2) readings in history, theory, and film criticism . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: At least two history courses Leonard and consent of the department . Enrollment normally open only to juniors, seniors, and HIST 349 Directed Study (F, S) graduate students . 4 sem . hrs . Concentrates on forms of contact between Directed study addresses coursework required people in different parts of the world . Exam-

History for the major or degree not being offered for- ines how encounters across borders inform, mally that semester . Students work under the affect, and relate to issues such as trade, the close supervision of a faculty member . Consent environment, conflict, notions of other, gender is required for a directed study, which does perceptions, and colonialism . Ortega not count toward the independent learning requirement . Staff HIST 362 Reforms and Revolutions in Asia (F1) HIST 350 Independent Study (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history cours- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses es, one of which is preferably a 200 level East and consent of the department . Asian course, and consent of the instructor . Enrollment normally open only to juniors and Enrollment normally open only to juniors, seniors . seniors, and graduate students . Consult with the department chair about the Examines revolutions and reforms in modern procedure for proposing a topic to study inde- Asia, focusing primarily on the watershed pendently . Staff events occurring in the 20th century . Top- ics include comparisons between bloody or HIST 355 Thesis (F, S) nonviolent revolutions and gradual or radical 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. HIST 350 and consent of reform . Liu the department . Enrollment normally open only to seniors . HIST 364 The Rape of Nanjing (F2) Includes a thesis and a comprehensive ex- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history cours- amination or presentation upon completion . es, one of which is preferably a 200-level East Required for Departmental honors candidates Asian course, or consent of the instructor . in history, who must register for HIST 350 Explores the social, cultural, ideological, and Independent Study in the first semester of their psychological dimensions of the Japanese senior year . Staff aggression that culminated in the Nanjing Massacre, the exploitation of comfort women, HIST 360 Seminar in the History of Women forced labor, and human experimentation in and Gender (S2) WWII . Examines explanations for the absence 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses of discussion on these human rights violations

156 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 in the ensuing Cold War until the late 1980s Center and under supervision by a department and how that absence helped shape postwar faculty member, students intern 10 to 15 hours East Asia . Liu a week (for 4 credits) or 20 to 30 hours (for 8 credits) in workplace sites connected to their HIST 365 9/11 Narratives (S1) major . Students typically complete a final pa- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: At least two history courses per that reflects on their experience and brings and consent of the department . Enrollment together theory and practice . Berry normally open only to juniors, seniors, and graduate students . HIST 371 Seminar in Early American Histo- Examines narratives connected to Septem- ry (S2) ber 11th and focuses on the debate within 4 sem hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses academic and policy circles, on terrorism as a and consent of department . Enrollment form of warfare, on globalization and 9/11, and normally open only to juniors, seniors, and on the creation of post-9/11 policies . Provides graduate students . an understanding as to how these narratives Focuses on varied developments in New

affect how we interpret the event it causes and England, the Middle Colonies, and the South History subsequent decision-making . Ortega during the 17th and 18th centuries, with special attention to political institutions, social HIST 367 Memory and the Holocaust (S1) structure, race relations, and gender roles . Top- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Consent of the department . ics vary each year . Berry Enrollment normally open only to juniors, seniors, and graduate students . HIST 372 Race and Gender in the Atlantic Considers how the mass murder of the Holo- World (F1) caust has impacted postwar collective memory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses and imagination . Uses literature, memoirs, and consent of the department . Enrollment and film to examine how different forms of normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- memory shape the way we make sense of the ate students . event . Examines such issues as the problems of This course will focus on the racial and gen- interpreting memory, trauma, and the use of dered discourses in the developing Atlantic oral testimony . Leonard World and how those discourses shaped the experiences of women and Africans . The class HIST 368 Sites of History: Research Seminar will also investigate the ways that participa- in Public History (Su1, S2) tion in the Atlantic systems offered people of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: At least two history courses color and women the opportunity to transcend and consent of the department . Enrollment culturally created roles . Berry normally open only to juniors, seniors, and graduate students . HIST 373 Seminar in 19th-Century U.S. Examines the theory and practice of pub- History (S1) lic history for those who plan to apply their 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses academic historical studies in public settings . and consent of the department . Enrollment Focuses on the rich, complex, and sometimes normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- fraught relationship between academic histo- ate students . rians and public historians, as seen in public Focuses on topics in the cultural, social, and venues . Staff political history of the U .S . during the course of the “long” 19th century, between the Jackso- HIST 370 Internship (F, S) nian Era and the Jazz Age . Prieto 4-8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . In collaboration with the Career Education

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 157 HIST 374 Modern U.S. History Seminar (F1) year to year . Takes advantage of current issues 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses in historiography and faculty expertise . Topics and consent of the department . Enrollment include the history of obscenity, intellectual normally open only to juniors, seniors, and and cultural history, and postwar Europe . graduate students . Leonard Focuses on topics in the cultural, social, and political history of the U .S . after 1890 . Themes HIST 378 Lives of Faith (F2) include urbanization, progressivism, immi- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses gration, the development of consumer culture, and consent of the department . Enrollment the Great Depression, Cold War culture, and normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- movements for civil rights . Prieto ate students . The course will use autobiography and biog- HIST 375 Cold War Culture raphy to understand the variety and diversity 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses of religious beliefs in American history from and consent of the department . Enrollment the founding era until the present . The lives normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- of these men and women also provide small ate students . windows into the complexity and creativity of Focusing on the 1950s and early 1960s, this religious experience in the nation’s past . Berry seminar examines the ways in which the Cold

History War shaped American family life, domestic HIST 379 Expansion and Empire in U.S. politics, popular culture, conformity and History (F2) youth rebellion, increasing demands for civil 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses rights, and changing gender roles . Readings and consent of the department . Enrollment range from historical scholarship to fiction, normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- autobiography, and film . Prieto ate students . This seminar traces both violent and non-vi- HIST 376 The American Revolution (F1) olent American territorial expansion from its 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses colonial origins through the articulation of and consent of the department . Enrollment Manifest Destiny, to the overseas colonies that normally open to juniors, seniors, and gradu- the U .S . acquired after the Spanish-American ate students . War . We attend especially to factors of race, This course investigates themes arising from gender, citizenship, and political and cultural revolutionary era North America including integration versus separation . Prieto diverse approaches to the causes and effects of the movement for independence . The class HIST 380 Fieldwork (F, S) touches on political, intellectual and military 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . events, but more so, it focuses on the social and Staff cultural aspects of the Revolution, particularly the lived experience for men and women . Berry HIST 397 Historical Methods and Research (F) HIST 377 Seminar in Modern European 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least three history History (S2) courses and consent of the department . Enroll- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least two history courses ment normally open to seniors and graduate and consent of the department . Enrollment students . normally open only to juniors, seniors, and Studies history as an interpretive craft and graduate students . explores various methods and models for Provides an intensive study of a specific topic researching, analyzing, and writing history in modern European history varying from in both academic and popular forms, from

158 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 essays to public exhibits, monographs to films . Leonard, Prieto Honors Program

Cross-listed Courses Leanne Doherty, Director AST 240 African American Intellectual and Kirk Beattie, Professor of Political Science Political History (F) Renee Bergland, Professor of English 4 sem . hrs . See page 45 for description . Pamela Bromberg, Professor of English Robert Goldman, Professor of Math and HIST 249/POLS 249 U.S. Foreign Policy: Statistics 1898–1989 (F) Margaret Menzin, Professor of Math and 4 sem . hrs . See page 200 for description . Liu Computer Science Jyoti Puri, Professor of Sociology HIST 311/CHIN 310 (TC) Chinese Civiliza- Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield, rofessorP of tion: Past and Present (M5) Chemistry 4 sem . hrs . See page 167 for description . Liu, Gregory Slowik, Professor of Art and Music Inglis

Masato Aoki, Associate Professor and Chair of Honors Economics HIST 310/JAPN 310 (TC) Japanese Civiliza- Eduardo Febles, Associate Professor of French tion (M5) (S) Michael Berger, Associate Professor of 4 sem hrs . See page 169 for description . Liu Chemistry Stephen Berry, Associate Professor of History WGST 204 Roots of Feminism Dánisa Bonacic, Associate Professor of Spanish 4 sem . hrs . See page 219 for description . and Chair of Modern Languages James Corcoran, Associate Professor of Communication Daren Graves, Associate Professor of Education Kelly Hager, Associate Professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies Jane Lopilato, Associate Professor of Biology Shirong Luo, Associate Professor of Philosophy Stephen Ortega, Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in History/ Archives Management

HONORS STEERING COMMITTEE Donna Glynn, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Sciences Paul Gould, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Social Work John Lowe, Associate Dean, School of Management Margaret Menzin, Professor of Math and Computer Science Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield, Professor of Chemistry Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor of Economics

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 159 The Simmons College Honors Program is All students in the Honors program are an interdisciplinary studies program that required to fulfill their Global Cultural Key develops holistic thought leaders for the 21st Content Area in their in their second year . This century through rigorous curricular and expe- is an honors only class and typically two are riential programming . offered each semester so that students can have The Honors Program engages motivated an opportunity to fill the requirement in either students, enhancing the undergraduate experi- the fall or spring . ence of students in all majors by guiding them through complex intellectual tasks and prob- Year Three lems . All Honors students are advised to seek Honors 390: The Simmons Course: Honors depth in their major discipline and to enhance Excel this knowledge through exploration of other 3D–Design Across Diverse Disciplines departments and programs . (third and fourth years, 12 credits) Students in the Honors Program are part Two of the three 3D Courses must be at the of a “community of scholars” and offered an 200 level enriched curriculum that is presented in small seminars and team-taught courses . This com- Year Four munity includes professors who are teacher/ Honors 395: Honors Capstone Project scholars; bringing their own research and (Fall, 1 credit)

Honors community engagement into the classroom Capstone within Major and creating intellectual settings that challenge (4–8 credits) Honors students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible . Outside of the Honors Learning Community classroom, the Honors Program gives opportu- Democracy or Apartheid: Race, Class, and nities for students to expand their knowledge Meritocracy in America through study abroad opportunities, access Section-01 Aoki and Graves to undergraduate research programs, connec- In this class, members of the departments tions to Honors alumnae/i, and engagement of Education and Economics pose questions with the City of Boston . about the intersection of racial and class dynamics as they play out in the U .S . system of Honors Program Requirements education . What causes educational inequality Year One in America? How is educational inequality The Boston Learning Community Course related to economic inequality? Can we claim (Fall, 8 credits) to live and work in a meritocratic society? Is The Simmons Course: Honors Explore our education system designed to ameliorate or (Fall, 2 credits) reproduce economic inequality? In HONS 101, The Honors Leadership Course Prof . Graves from the Education Department (Spring, 4 credits) will examine education in an era of colorblind Honors 190: “Talking in the 21st Century” racism . In HONS 102, Prof . Aoki from the (Spring, 1 credit) Economics Department will investigate economic approaches to class and the interaction Year Two between economic inequality and educational HON 290 Honors Global Scholars inequality . In the weekly Learning Commu- (Fall, 1 credit) nity Integrative Seminar, Profs . Graves and Honors 380 The Simmons Course: Honors Aoki will lead discussions and activities that Experience integrate educational and economic analytical (Spring, 1 credit) perspectives, racial and class dynamics, and

160 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 competing viewpoints on education reform . 8 together to present our ideas in multiple media credits total . Aoki and Graves other than the conventional college essay . 8 credits total . Honors Learning Community Boston: Community Food Systems HON 190 Talking in the 21st Century Section-02 Biewener and Pechulis A 1-credit seminar for all first-year . The course What policies and practices are needed to develops critical thinking skills, applying develop sustainable and just community food them to public speaking . The class meets once systems? This LC offers an interdisciplinary a month for workshops on extemporaneous approach to community food systems with speaking, formal presentations, and the use of particular emphasis upon urban areas, using sources to make strong arguments . Geary Boston as an example . We examine the many ways food shapes urban sustainability, public HON 290: Honors Global Scholars health, community, and economic devel- This course introduces honors students to opment . We also consider federal, state and their role in the global community . Through

municipal food policies along with urban discussions and workshops concerning inter- Honors planning initiatives for community-based food cultural knowledge, global competency and systems . Course readings are supplemented by global education, students will see themselves films, field trips, and guest speakers . 8 credits as members of a world community and be able total . Biewener and Pechulis to enhance their educational program through global experiences . Doherty Honors Learning Community Boston: Rhetorics of Space and Place HONORS SEMINARS Section-03 Bergland and Geary HON 203 Islam and the West (M5) From Little Women to The Handmaid’s Tale, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors Boston has been a city of writers . In the literary program . arguments section, the course will explore the Seeks to shed light on the nature of the gulf places that inspired Anne Bradstreet, Phillis that divides the Western and Muslim worlds . Wheatley, Margaret Fuller, Louisa May Alcott, Examines the reasons why and how Islam is Zitkala Sa, Mary Antin, Sylvia Plath, Adrienne utilized by actors in the region to advance their Rich, Margaret Atwood, Jhumpa Lahiri and own causes . Considers political, economic, and many others . We will visit the places and read social difficulties that beset Middle Eastern the works associated with them, trying to governments . Beattie make our own literary maps of Boston . In the creative expressions section, students will ex- HON 204 Dialogues Culturels: France and plore the creative non-fiction genre . Blending the Francophone World (M2) many different elements of writing, including 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors research, journaling, and personal narrative, program . among others, students will explore places Explores the relationship between France as and spaces around Boston, from the North an aging “metropole” and its former French End to the Mt . Auburn cemetery and many colonies through a study of literature and in between, in the interest of creating com- cultures of Cameroon, Senegal, Guadeloupe, pelling works that combine personal writing and the minorities in France today . Focuses on with fact-based foundations . In the integrative questions of gender, race, and cultural identity seminar, we’ll bring together our explorations framed by colonization, slavery, and decoloni- of Boston, our reading, and our individual zation . Febles writing (creative and analytic), and try to work

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 161 HON 205 The Colonial Legacy: South Africa challenge of condensing the vast and compli- in Film and Literature (M2) cated histories and cultures of the four major 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors national states in South Asia—Bangladesh, program . India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—by focusing Investigates the complex, many-voiced story on histories, institutions, feminisms, polit- of the impact of Western colonialism on the ical economy, and cultural representations . continent and peoples of Africa by reading Starting with an overview, this course provides historical and literary texts that focus on South an introduction to the region’s history and the Africa and the areas of West Africa that would ways in which colonial rule and anti-colonial later become the Congo and Nigeria . Bromberg nationalist struggles set the stage for religion, gender, nation, caste, class, and language HON 206 Islamophobia: Comparative to become central points of contestation . It Muslim Experiences in the Unites States and addresses a range of issues, including the Europe (M5) significance of nationalisms, communalisms, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq . Membership in the honors caste, women’s issues, gay sexuality, economic program . liberalization, terrorism, and Hindi film (aka Islamophobia has been defined as an irrational Bollywood) . Puri fear of Islam and hostility towards Muslims . This course will examine the unique social, HON 302 Sexuality, Nature, and Power

Honors political, and economic contexts which have 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors led to the rise of Islamophobia in Europe and program . the United States . We will situate Islamophobia This course examines the philosophical and within race scholarship . Seldom cultural frameworks by which we understand sexuality . Using both classic and contempo- HON 211 Balance, Harmony, and Happiness: rary texts, it critically interrogates what is A New Look at Classical Chinese Culture considered “natural” with respect to sex and (M6) sexuality, and investigates the conceptual and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors social power dynamic that structure both the program . meaning and practices of sexuality . Trigilio This course focuses on the foundational aspects of Chinese culture of the classical HON 224/ECON 124 BRICS and the Global period, including Chinese mythology, medi- Economy (M5) cine, the earliest writing scripts (oracle bone 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors inscriptions), philosophy, poetry, and humor . program . The course presents these aspects as Chinese Introduces students to the emerging econo- cultural blueprints that have had vital and pro- mies known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, found impact on the subsequent developments China, and South Africa) which are expect- up to the present day . Conceptually the course ed to overtake the G-7 countries by 2050 . explores and examines three overarching Analyzes the alternative development paths themes: balance, harmony, and happiness . Luo of these countries and the future challenges facing them . Examines the regional and global HON 214 Encountering South Asia (M5) consequences of the rise of these emerging 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors powers . Sohrabji program . Studying the history, culture, and politics of HON 301 Disability and Society: Private South Asia in the course of a semester is a Lives, Public Debate (M5) daunting task, to put it mildly . Yet, it’s a task 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors well worth the effort . This course takes on the program .

162 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Examines the concepts of normalcy and philanthropy will cast new light upon women’s disability, using personal narratives, literature, historic influence on music . Slowik film, legal documents, social science research, and public health statistics . Students question HON 308 Sustainability and Global Warm- how and why disability is socially constructed ing: Predicting the Future (M3) as a social category . Demonstrates the power 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors of this concept in terms of policies created program . to “control” disability and those people with Explores the topic of global warming and cli- disabilities have created . Thomas mate change, using conceptual and quantitative modeling techniques . Students will review HON 303 HIV/AIDS Intersections of Science evidence for global warming and evaluate the (M4) importance of human factors using a variety of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors conceptual “back of the envelope” calculations, program . simple “box models,” and more sophisticated Considers the AIDS pandemic from biomedi- computer modeling, all of which are used to

cal, public health, and human rights perspec- forecast climate change . Berger Honors tives . Students gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of infectious diseases, epide- HON 309 Discovering the Science of Data miology, immunology, and virology . Human 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors and societal factors that impact the transmis- program . Math 118 or consent of the instruc- sion, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tor . HIV/AIDS and vice versa will be interwoven Data Science is a new and important field that throughout the course to provide a realistic is an intriguing mix of statistics, computer and multidimensional view of the pandemic science, mathematics, and graphic arts . This and its solutions . Rocklein-Canfield course will introduce the student to all aspects of working with data specifically, finding and HON 304/305 Specimens and Collections: accessing data, data storage, “cleaning” and Science in Victorian Literature (M2 or M4) organizing data, analyzing data, visualizing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors data, and data presentation . The course will program . make extensive use of the open source (free) Explores the way in which science is advanced, statistical software R . Students can expect a argued about, and celebrated in two Victorian good deal of team work with class presenta- novels . Elizabeth Gaskell’s Wives and Daugh- tions . Goldman ters looks at the idea of the scientific gentleman and the way in which scientific endeavor is HON 315 Breaking Bad in Historical Context linked to political advancement and romantic 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors attachment . In Charles Dickens’s Bleak House program . we see the beginnings of a concern for public The very popular American television program health . Students will carry out field- and labo- Breaking Bad has created a lot of attention ratory-based experiments . Hager and Lopilato around the subject of what types of questions are raised when an individual who is suppos- HON 307 Creator, Patron, Muse: The Roles of edly in good standing in the community turns Women in Music (M1) to “the dark side ”. Focused on the character 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Membership in the honors of Walter White, a high school science teacher program . living in Albuquerque New Mexico, the show This intense study of music created and illustrates Walt’s steady progression into life inspired by female composers combined with of crime involving the manufacturing and an understanding of their considerable dealing of Crystal Methadone . Using themes

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 163 from the show and in particular Walt’s story HON 330 Innovation at the Intersection of as a way of framing the class, this course will Art & Science (M1) consider the types of historical, political and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors social issues that are attached to situations program . attached to the show and to individuals and Many scientists are accomplished artists, and groups who break bad . their art informs their science; many artists employ either well-established scientific princi- HON 320/ HIST 353 Boston’s Past: Introduc- ples or groundbreaking science to create their tion to Public History art . Historically artists and scientists have both 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors been at the forefront of significant changes and program . innovation in society . Students will first exam- Introduces the theoretical issues and practical ine the examples of several well-known artists/ questions involved in the public display of scientists and then examine their own interests history in places such as museums, historical in art and science to determine how cultivating sites, and the Internet . Examines both the both can enhance their creativity . public role of history in shaping citizenry and the way consumer expectations affect such Honors Senior Project presentations . Berry Eight credits of independent work are taken in the departmental major in consultation with

Honors HON 325/ECON 225 Class in America: A the director of the Honors Program . Note that Fugitive Approach to Capitalism (M5) the Honors Senior Project is not an additional 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Membership in the honors project, but rather a planned, purposeful, and program . enriched way of fulfilling the departmental This course will engage students with Marxian senior requirements . A thesis or substantial theory’s critique of capitalism and econom- writing project is encouraged . ic theories that do not address class . Unlike mainstream economics, Marxian theory interweaves economics, politics, and philosophy . We will examine what class has to do with productivity growth, business concentration, the household economy, globalization, and economic instability . Aoki

164 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 BSBA Programs in Accounting, STAFF McCall Allen, Program Specialist, Executive Business and Management, Education Finance, Marketing and the Barbara Carter, Administrative Manager, Office Prince Program in Retail of the Dean Management Leslee DiGirolamo-Magee, Program Adminis- trator, Academic Programs School of Management School FACULTY Mikaela Feroli, Coordinator, Center for Gender Stacy Blake-Beard, Professor in Organizations Susan Hass, Professor Kayla Larkin, Assistant to the Dean Lynda Moore, Professor MaryRose Mazzola, Executive Director, Boston Teresa Nelson, Professor and Director, Women’s Workforce Council Entrepreneurship Program Elisa Van Dam, Senior Director, Executive Alice Sapienza, Professor Emerita Education Bruce Warren, Professor Emeritus Angela Chang, Associate Professor The Simmons Bachelor of Science in Business Gary Gaumer, Associate Professor Administration (BSBA) is a rigorous under- Yulong Li, Assistant Professor graduate management program that prepares John Lowe, Associate Professor and Associate students for successful business careers and Dean for the Undergraduate Program leadership roles across a wide range of indus- Jane Mooney, Associate Professor tries . Through relevant and diverse majors Mindell Reiss Nitkin, Associate Professor and minors, the program offers students the Ryan Raffety, Assistant Professor opportunity to focus on functional areas, such Susan D . Sampson, Associate Professor, as finance, marketing, or entrepreneurship, or Director, Prince Program in Retail target a specific industry, such as health care, Management retail, or information technology . Students Charlene Spiceland, Assistant Professor tailor their learning to explore interests and Ŝpela Trefalt, Associate Professor pursue their goals . Edward Vieira, Associate Professor Through their coursework, students develop Robert F . Coulam, Professor of Practice and the critical thinking, decision-making and Director, Center for Health Policy project management skills needed in today’s Kari Day, Lecturer workplace . Through class projects and presen- Erin DeCurtis, Lecturer tations, they learn to be effective communi- Patricia H . Deyton, Professor of Practice, cators and become strong team members and Associate Dean for the Graduate Programs, leaders . Through a required internship, stu- Director, Center for Gender in Organizations dents pursuing a BSBA major apply what they Mary Finlay, Professor of Practice have learned to real-world business challenges Indra J . Guertler, Professor of Practice and gain marketable experience . Paula F . Gutlove, Professor of Practice Beyond critical business skills, organizations Jane Hughes, Senior Lecturer are seeking college graduates with the educa- Cynthia A . Ingols, Professor of Practice tion and experience to succeed as creative, eth- Catherine J . Robbins, Professor of Practice, ical and versatile problem solvers . They want Program Director, MBA in Health Care team members who are globally aware and Areen Shahbari, Lecturer sensitive to the value of a diverse workforce . Mary Shapiro, Professor of Practice We integrate these topics throughout the BSBA curriculum using experiential and service learning, case studies and practical, hands-on

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 165 class projects . Students graduate with a port- See the sponsoring department for the fol- folio of learning experiences that demonstrate lowing interdisciplinary minors: their business skills and competencies . • Arts Administration (Art and Music) • Public Relations and Marketing Commu- Five majors lead to the BSBA degree: nications (Communications) • Accounting • Sustainability (Chemistry) • Business and Management • Finance Students can combine business coursework • Marketing with a wide variety of majors and minors in • Retail Management departments across the undergraduate college to fit students’ individual career and educa- BSBA majors can apply to an accelerated tional goals . For example, economics majors MBA program, which is offered online . may find a business minor a great practical Additionally, there are minors in: complement for the job search . Marketing ma- • Accounting jors may look to communications as a minor • Business to develop a complementary knowledge set in • Finance public relations and advertising . • Marketing The options are many and we encourage you • Organizational Studies to see your undergraduate advisor to find out

School Management of • Principled Leadership more . • Retail Management • Entrepreneurship Honor Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma and • Health Care Management Alpha Delta Sigma Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the premier hon- Students may elect to complete a major, a or society for students enrolled in business and minor or both . The BSBA Program allows both management programs accredited by AACBS double majors and double minors . International (The Association to Advance Management contributes required courses Collegiate Schools of Business), the world’s to the Major in Information Technology and top accreditation distinction for business to the food service management and health schools . The Society’s membership comprises and wellness tracks of the Major in Nutrition the brightest and best of the world’s business and Food . Management contributes elective leaders and draws from students in the top ac- courses to the Majors in Environmental Sci- ademic ranks of their class . Juniors and seniors ence, Public Health and Health Informatics . are selected based on ranking by GPA . Management also participates as a sponsor The Society’s mission defines this lifelong in the following interdisciplinary majors and commitment to its members’ academic and departments: professional success: to encourage and honor • Arts Administration (with Department of academic achievement in the study of business, Art and Music) to foster personal and professional excellence, • Data Science and Analytics (with Depart- to advance the values of the Society, and to ments of Math and Computer Science) serve its lifelong members . • Financial Math (with Economics and Alpha Delta Sigma is the honor society that Mathematics Departments) is part of the American Advertising Federation • Chemistry-Management (with Department for marketing and communications students . of Chemistry) The requirements are that the student must be • Public Relations and Marketing Commu- current in dues membership, be a senior or ris- nications (with Department of Communi- ing senior, have taken at least two advertising cations) or marketing courses, and have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3 .25 .

166 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Departmental Recognition and Honors in MGMT 110 Financial Accounting Management MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- A student in one of the five BSBA majors tion and Behavior qualifies for Departmental Recognition with MGMT 250 Marketing a GPA of 3 .5 or higher in all management MGMT 260 Finance (MGMT) courses . Departmental Honors are MGMT 325 Operations Management and offered to qualified students (3 .5 or higher GPA Decision Making

in all MGMT courses) subject to the College MGMT 340 Strategy (excluding of Management School requirements . Accounting) MGMT 370 Internship MAJORS There are five majors within the BSBA pro- Students complete four additional courses gram: Accounting, Business & Management, and a Capstone course in their specific major, Finance, Marketing and Retail Management . except Accounting (see the individual major All five share the same core courses, except descriptions below) for 20 credit hours . Ac- Strategy, which is not required for accounting counting students complete seven additional majors . Double majors share the same core, courses and a Capstone . Students must com- and cannot have electives double-count . Any plete all prerequisites and core courses prior to minor requires at least three distinct courses taking the Capstone in each major . from other electives taken . Students cannot take a major or minor prerequisite, core or Independent Learning Requirement: Stu- elective course for a BSBA major or minor as a dents meet the 8-credit, BSBA independent pass/fail option . learning requirement by taking MGMT 370 Internship . Dix Scholars with significant Students with an AP score of 4 or 5 in previous work experience, or students who Statistics or AP Economics in high school can have had multiple internships may substitute waive that particular prerequisite requirement . MGMT 349 Advancing Your Career or MGMT Students may also take MATH 227 or MATH 380 Field Experience for MGMT 370, with 229 as an alternative to MATH 118 . Students the permission of the Associate Dean for UG with an International Baccalaureate (IB) score Programs . of 5, 6 or 7 in Accounting or Business in high school can waive MGMT 110 or MGMT 100, Major in Accounting respectively . Accounting graduates are in high demand . Corporations, nonprofits, and individuals all Prerequisites for Accounting, Business & rely on the skills of accountants and auditors Management, Marketing and Retail Manage- to help them create, analyze, and interpret ment Majors financial data . Students will be well prepared ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics for jobs in accounting firms as well as the cor- MATH 118 Introductory Statistics porate and nonprofit sectors . Prerequisites for Finance Majors Simmons also provides flexible options for ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics students to become Certified Public Accoun- ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics tants (CPAs) . Simmons meets the requirements MATH 118 Introductory Statistics for students to sit for the CPA exam, which includes a bachelor’s degree with at least 21 Required Core Courses for All Majors, except credits in accounting and 9 credits in business . Accounting (see below) Simmons is also exploring options for students MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and to become licensed CPAs in Massachusetts, Management which, along with the CPA exam, requires

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 167 150 credit hours . These options may include functions of organizations . a post-graduate certificate or an accelerated Business and Management graduates have MBA through Simmons’s online program . found jobs in high technology, financial services, health care and communications . Prerequisites for Accounting Majors Students can combine a major in Business ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics and Management with a variety of liberal arts MATH 118 Introductory Statistics disciplines such as psychology, sociology or Required Core Courses information technology to enhance knowledge MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and and critical thinking skills, and to provide a Management broader context in which to practice manage- MGMT 110 Financial Accounting ment . MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- tion and Behavior Prerequisites for Business and Management MGMT 250 Marketing Majors MGMT 260 Finance ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics MGMT 325 Operations Management and MATH 118 Introductory Statistics Decision Making Required Core Courses MGMT 370 Internship MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and Management Required Accounting Courses

School Management of MGMT 110 Financial Accounting MGMT 200 Intermediate Accounting I MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- MGMT 201 Intermediate Accounting II tion and Behavior MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal MGMT 250 Marketing Environment MGMT 260 Finance MGMT 301 Accounting IT MGMT 325 Operations Management and MGMT 305 Cost Accounting Decision Making MGMT 307 Tax Accounting MGMT 340 Strategy MGMT 308 Audit and Assurance MGMT 370 Internship MGMT 396 Accounting Capstone Required Business and Management Major Electives Courses Students may select courses in other dis- MGMT 221 Project Management ciplines, but they do not substitute for the MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal required Accounting courses . One course par- Environment ticularly relevant to accounting majors earning MGMT 320 Negotiations credits for licensure is: MGMT 395 Leadership & Managing MGMT 310 Financial Statement Analysis Change (Capstone)

Major in Business and Management Electives Organizations today demand responsive Students select one elective from the following: leaders, who can provide vision, are creative, MGMT 200 Intermediate Accounting I can manage across the organization, and work MGMT 222 Human Resources ethically and effectively in a diverse workforce . Management This BSBA Program major prepares students MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership to assume entry-level and early managerial MGMT 236 Retail Management positions in a variety of organizations, entre- MGMT 290 Special Topics in Management preneurial ventures, corporations, nonprofits (when relevant) and social enterprises . Students gain an un- MGMT 305 Cost Accounting derstanding of managerial roles, activities and MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits

168 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Major in Finance additional depth in the Finance major but A degree in finance can prepare a student they do not substitute for the required finance to work in a corporate or nonprofit finance electives: department, enter a management-training ECON 220 International Monetary program, pursue a career in the financial Systems services industry or be part of a start-up or ECON 231 Money and Banking entrepreneurial venture . Students with BSBA MATH 319 Financial Mathematics

degrees in finance are prepared to specialize of Management School in financial practice or look for applications Major in Marketing across the organization because understand- Marketers bridge companies and customers ing the financial structure and demands of a using an increasing array of ideas, tools and company is a broad-based skill . In the course techniques . Marketers face many critical issues of their studies, students in finance learn how today, including pressures in the global mar- to evaluate the organization’s financial needs, ketplace that influence access to supplies and including cash flow, return on uses of cash, sale of goods . They also face sweeping changes short- and long-term asset management and in technology and information systems that issues of growth and capital structure . Few have altered the ways in which organizations would deny the need for knowledgeable, ded- distribute their products and communicate icated and ethical finance participants in our with their customers, the shift from mass global money world . A broad range of career marketing to relationship marketing with options exists . the resulting array of market segments and subcultures, and the continued challenges and Prerequisites for Finance Majors opportunities posed by issues of social respon- ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics sibility and ethics . ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics Marketers need to understand the concepts MATH 118 Introductory Statistics and principles of marketing, but they also ben- Required Core Courses efit from coursework in economics, modern MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and languages communications and/or informa- Management tion technology . Students can combine a BSBA MGMT 110 Financial Accounting degree in Marketing with other areas of study MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- to give the student a richer context in which to tion and Behavior operate as a marketer and to enhance her abili- MGMT 250 Marketing ty to integrate multiple sources of information, MGMT 260 Finance think critically, and solve marketing problems . MGMT 325 Operations Management and Prerequisites for Marketing Majors Decision Making ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics MGMT 340 Strategy MATH 118 Introductory Statistics MGMT 370 Internship Required Core Courses Required Finance Courses MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and MGMT 310 Financial Statement Analysis Management MGMT 311 Investments MGMT 110 Financial Accounting MGMT 314 International Finance MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- MGMT 315 Corporate Financial Strategy tion and Behavior MGMT 393 Financial Modeling MGMT 250 Marketing (Capstone) MGMT 260 Finance

MGMT 325 Operations Management and Electives Decision Making Students may select any of the following for

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 169 MGMT 340 Strategy Prerequisites for Retail Management Majors MGMT 370 Internship ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics MATH 118 Introductory Statistics Required Marketing Courses MGMT 230 Why We Buy Required Core Courses MGMT 335 Marketing Research MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and MGMT 392 Marketing Decision Making Management (Capstone) MGMT 110 Financial Accounting MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- Electives tion and Behavior The student will select two electives from the MGMT 250 Marketing following list: MGMT 260 Finance MGMT 221 Project Management MGMT 325 Operations Management and MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal Decision Making Environment MGMT 340 Strategy MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value MGMT 370 Internship MGMT 232A Introduction to Advertising MGMT 232B National Student Ad Required Retail Management Courses Competition MGMT 222 Human Resources MGMT 233 Developing Customer Management School Management of Relationships MGMT 236 Retail Management MGMT 236 Retail Management MGMT 394 Comparative Retail Strategies MGMT 290 Special Topics in Manage- (Capstone) ment: Seminar (when relevant) MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits Electives MGMT 348 Sustainable Supply Chain The student will select two electives from the following list: Major in Retail Management; the MGMT 137 Entrepreneurship and Prince Program in Retail Management Innovation The Prince Program in Retail Management, MGMT 221 Project Management established in 1905 by Lucinda Prince, is MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal recognized as one of the country’s most Environment prestigious undergraduate programs specifi- MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value cally geared toward preparing students for a MGMT 232A Intro to Advertising career in all aspects of retailing . Retailing is a MGMT 232B National Student Ad major segment of the U .S . and global econo- Competition my . Success in this industry greatly depends MGMT 233 Developing Customer Rela- upon the retailer’s ability to adapt to changing tionships demographics and lifestyles, respond quickly MGMT 290 Special Topics in Manage- and effectively to global competition, utilize ment: Seminar (when relevant) the available technology, and apply sound mar- MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits keting and financial management . The Prince MGMT 335 Marketing Research Program, leading to the BSBA degree, equips MGMT 348 The Sustainable Supply Chain its graduates with the academic foundation and the experiential tools required to succeed MINORS in this environment . The major also provides Management minors provide depth in a spe- an opportunity to acquire specialized knowl- cific functional discipline or specialization (for edge about this large sector of the economy— example, finance or entrepreneurship) when the retail industry . taken with a major, or they serve as a comple-

170 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 ment to majors outside of Business . All minors Minor in Entrepreneurship consist of five courses . For those minors with The Entrepreneurship Minor is for all majors electives, students should select electives in who are interested in the entrepreneurial econ- consultation with a faculty advisor . omy, whether a for-profit or social venture, as With the exception of the minor in business, well as for students who believe they might like students majoring in one of the five BSBA ma- to launch their own business someday . jors may take any minor . Any major and minor MGMT 137 Entrepreneurship and

combination will double-count core courses Innovation of Management School but must have unique electives . MGMT 237 Let’s Start a Business MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business Minor in Accounting MGMT 250 Marketing The Minor in Accounting is an excellent complement to Majors in Business, Economics and NOTE: BSBA Majors must take MGMT 260 social sciences who are interested in entry-level Finance instead of MGMT 238 . positions in a variety of corporate and non- Electives profit settings . Students select one elective from the list below MGMT 110 Financial Accounting or a course in another department in consul- MGMT 200 Intermediate Accounting I tation with the Entrepreneurship Program MGMT 201 Intermediate Accounting II Director . MGMT 305 Cost Accounting MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership Electives (choose one): MGMT 230 Why We Buy MGMT 260 Finance MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value MGMT 301 Accounting IT MGMT 232A Introduction to Advertising MGMT 307 Tax Accounting MGMT 232B National Student Ad MGMT 308 Audit and Assurance Competition MGMT 233 Developing Customer Rela- Minor in Business tionships The Minor is Business is an excellent comple- MGMT 236 Retail Management ment for students in any Major to understand the nature business functions in nonprofit, Minor in Health Care Management for-profit, and public organizations . The Health Care Management Minor is an MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and excellent complement to any health profession, Management business, or social science Major and provides MGMT 110 Financial Accounting insight into the largest employment sector in MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- Massachusetts . tion and Behavior MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and MGMT 250 Marketing Management MGMT 260 Finance MGMT 120 Introduction to Health Care MGMT 239 Health Care Finance Minor in Finance Electives (choose two): Students majoring in Math and Statistics, MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- Economics, and social sciences will find the tion and Behavior Finance Minor to be attractive to potential IT 225 Health Informatics employers recruiting for analyst positions . NURS 100 Professional Issues in Nursing MGMT 110 Financial Accounting NURS 228 Nursing Theory and MGMT 260 Finance Evidenced Based Practice Students should choose three electives from NUTR 237 The Practice of Community the required finance courses on page 169 . Nutrition

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 171 NUTR 249 Leadership in Food Service MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership Management MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics tions and Behavior SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society Students select two electives from the fol- SW 101 Intro to Social Work and lowing list Social Welfare MGMT 223 Learning by Giving SW 200 Social Welfare Policy MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal Non-Science Majors should strongly consid- Environment er IT 225, SOCI 241, and PHIL 131 . MGMT 320 Negotiations MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits Minor in Marketing MGMT 348 Sustainable Supply Chain The Marketing Minor is an excellent complement for all Majors interested in marketing/ Minor in Retail Management social media positions in fast-growing compa- The Retail Management Minor complements nies . any Business, Communications or social MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and sciences Majors in the College and students Management interested in the fast-growing and dynamic MGMT 250 Marketing retail sector . Students should choose three electives from MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and

School Management of the marketing courses on pages 169-170 . Stu- Management dent can choose from both the list of required MGMT 236 Retail Management marketing courses and the list of electives . Students should choose three electives from the retail management courses on page Minor in Organizational Studies 170 . Students can choose from both the list of The Minor in Organizational Studies adds required retail management courses and the important leadership skills as a complement to list of electives . any Major in the College . MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and INTERDISCIPLINARY & JOINT Management MAJORS MGMT 234 Organizational Communica- tions and Behavior Interdisciplinary Major in Arts Admin- MGMT 320 Negotiations istration Students select two electives from the fol- The Department of Art and Music offers this lowing list: interdisciplinary major in conjunction with MGMT 221 Project Management the Department of Communications and the MGMT 222 Human Resources Program in Management . The major provides Management an opportunity for students to prepare for MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership careers in the arts, including management, MGMT 225 Manager and the Law finance, public relations, promotion and MGMT 329 People, Planet and Profits marketing, social media art or music editing in museums or publishing houses, and man- Minor in Principled Leadership agement of public and corporate art activity, The Principled Leadership Minor emphasizes foundations, art galleries, and concert halls . “doing well by doing good” for any Major The major offers a choice of emphasis, with in the College . It complements the College’s tracks in Management, Public Relations and general education focus on leadership and is Marketing and Digital Communications, appropriate for all Majors which are described on page 62 . Art Depart- MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and ment advising assists students in selecting the Management track appropriate for their career goals .

172 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Joint Major in Chemistry-Management nancial services industry . Students graduating The chemistry-management joint major is with this major might become stock analysts, designed for students who would like to apply bond traders, or decision analysts at consulting their scientific interests to a business career . firms, work in the pension/annuity industry, The major is appropriate for a variety of careers or go to graduate school in the growing area of at the interface of the two disciplines, such as financial mathematics . The requirements for sales and marketing specialists for chemical the joint major in financial mathematics are

and pharmaceutical companies, business offi- described in the listings for the Department of of Management School cers in science-based industries of institutions, Mathematics on page 184 . and scientific information liaisons (e .g ., public relations, political advising, lobbying) . See the Interdisciplinary Major in Public Rela- description of the Major in Chemistry Man- tions and Marketing Communications agement in the Chemistry Department section . The Interdisciplinary Major in Public Relations and Marketing Communications is designed Joint Major in Data Science and Ana- to provide grounding and experience in public lytics relations and a firm understanding of the The Department of Mathematics and Statistics principles and implementation of marketing offer this major in conjunction with the De- strategy . At its best, PR/MarCom education partment of Computer Science and the School embodies intellectual traditions drawn from a of Management . The joint Major in Data Sci- wide range of social and hard sciences, as well ence and Analytics is a field that also goes by as professional and liberal arts areas of concen- the names of Data Science, Data Analytics and trations . Students receive a BA in PR/MarCom . Predictive Analytics; and informally referred For complete information on the Major in PR/ to as “Big Data ”. For a complete description MarCom, see page 97 . of the major, including learning objectives, course requirements, and a concentration list, see the Department of Math and Statistics on The BSBA/MBA and the BSBA/MSM page 186 . Combined Degree Program The Management Program offers an acceler- Pre-approved management concentrations in ated BSBA/MBA degree program for qualified the Data Science and Analytics Major students . This accelerated program allows Management-Finance: MGMT 110, MGMT students to save 4 courses worth of tuition 260 and 3 electives students choose from and accelerate the completion of the MBA MGMT 310, 311, 314 or 315 . program . Additionally, with the introduction of MBA@Simmons, the online MBA program, Management-Health Care: MGMT 120, students can now complete the MBA program MGMT 239 and 3 electives students choose from anywhere in the country . from MGMT 137, MGMT 225, MGMT 234, Accepted students take the first two courses MGMT 320, SOCI 241, Phil 131 or IT 225 . in the MBA curriculum as part of their under- Management-Marketing: MGMT 230, MGMT graduate studies . These two courses are taken 250 and 3 electives students choose from in the online classroom and fulfill two under- MGMT 225, 231, 233, 234, 329, 335, or 348 . graduate general elective requirements as well as two MBA course requirements (6 credits) . Joint Major in Financial Mathematics Once matriculated into the MBA program, Offered jointly with the Departments of two additional courses (6 credits) from the Mathematics and Economics, this major serves MBA curriculum may be waived . As a result, students interested in applying principles of students will only need to complete an addi- mathematics and economics analysis in the fi- tional 42 credits, or 14 courses, to earn their

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 173 MBA . Note: The complete MBA curriculum is Finance Majors: 54 credits, or 18 courses . MBAO430 Technology and Operations Applicants are required to submit 2 letters MBAO411 Economics of recommendation—one from an advisor or a faculty member who is familiar with their Accounting Majors: work and one from a professional reference . MBAO420 Financial Reporting and Anal- Applications are due by June 30 after the com- ysis pletion of the junior year or after a student has MBAO421 Managerial Accounting completed 96 credits . Students interested in the program should Students who are interested in the acceler- make their intentions known to their advisor ated degree program must have a minimum early in their Simmons undergraduate career GPA of 3 .2 . While there is no minimum work so they can plan their academic schedule to experience requirement, any professional take maximum advantage of the program . work experience will be considered as part of a The Program also offers an accelerated student’s application . BSBA/Master’s in Management program Once accepted into the program, students for qualified students who want to pursue a register for two MBA@Simmons courses to Master’s degree right out of college . Students be taken during the senior year of the under- typically take two MSM classes during their graduate program . MBA@Simmons courses senior year and count those classes towards School Management of are 11 weeks in length and are offered in the both their undergraduate and MSM course re- Fall (October start), Spring (January start) and quirements . The MSM courses do not count for Summer (July start) . any UG major requirements, but these courses count as general credits towards their degree Graduate Courses taken as part of under- requirements . graduate studies: Accelerated degree candidates must have MBAO455 Leading Individuals and Groups at least a 3 .0 GPA to apply for the program . MBAO420 Financial Reporting and Anal- Applications are due by June 30 after the com- ysis pletion of the junior year or after a student has (Accounting majors take MBAO411 Eco- complete 96 credits . Applicants are required to nomic Analysis for Managers instead) submit letters of recommendation from their Students must achieve the minimum advisor, a faculty member who is familiar with graduate grade (currently a B) in each of these their work, and a professional reference . courses and complete their BSBA, in order to Once accepted into the program, the continue with the combined degree program . students may register for one MSM course in Once students begin the MBA program, they each semester of their undergraduate senior will continue taking classes online in the year . Students must achieve the minimum MBA@Simmons program . graduate grade (currently B) in each of these courses, and complete their BSBA, in order to Two courses are waived in the program: continue with the combined degree program . Once students begin the MSM program, they Business and Management Majors: will continue on any scheduled track currently MBAO430 Technology and Operations offered by the Program . MBAO Elective Students interested in the accelerated BSBA/ Master’s in Management program should Marketing and Retail Management Majors: make their intentions known to their advisor MBAO430 Technology and Operations early in their Simmons undergraduate career MBAO425 Marketing so that they can plan their academic schedule to take maximum advantage of the program .

174 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 BSBA Undergraduate Management Pro- • Make concrete recommendations support- gram Goals and Learning Objectives ed by a detailed implementation plan . As part of its accreditation from AACSB, Program Goal 4: Gender and Cultural Di- Simmons College BSBA Program in Manage- versity ment identified six overall program goals and Simmons graduates understand and appreciate learning objectives . the strategic and behavioral roles of gender Program Goal 1: Leadership and cultural diversity in organizations and are Simmons graduates, as members of a team prepared to manage their careers in context of Management School or as individuals, are prepared to provide effectively . strategic and principled leadership within Learning Objectives for Diversity organizations . • Recognize and articulate the role of Learning objectives for Leadership diversity and its impact on organizational • Understand and apply norms of high per- effectiveness . forming team dynamics . • Identify and analyze personal and organi- • Understand and apply principles of team zational issues and solutions project management . • Develop personal career strategies to re- • Understand and apply strategic and princi- spond to a complex work environment . pled leadership . Program Goal 5: Communication Program Goal 2: Knowledge of the Disciplines Simmons graduates can communicate effec- Simmons students understand the theory and tively and professionally, choosing appro- practice of the various management disci- priately from a portfolio of written, oral and plines, and can apply appropriate vocabulary, visual techniques and styles to best convey a models and frameworks to multiple functional desired message to a selected audience . areas in the context of organizations . Learning Objectives for Communication Learning Objectives for Discipline Knowledge • Demonstrate effective oral communication • Understand the underlying management skills . theories in the various functional areas • Demonstrate professional written commu- within an organization . nication skills . • Demonstrate a variety of analytical tools in • Develop visual aids that support written various functional disciplines . communication and oral presentations . • Use appropriate discipline specific vocab- Program Goal 6: Ethics and Social Respon- ulary to describe organizational structures, sibility processes and behaviors . Simmons graduates bring integrity and ethics Program Goal 3: Problem Solving/Analytical to organizations and are adept at applying a Thinking socially responsible lens to evaluate situations Simmons graduates can analyze, think crit- and implement solutions to complex societal ically and reason quantitatively in response and managerial issues . to complex professional issues in global and Learning Objectives for Ethics / Social Respon- technologically sophisticated environments . sibility Learning Objectives for Analytical Thinking •Reflect on the role and impact of personal • Use analytical skills to identify and diag- social responsibility in community and nose specific organizational problem(s) . organizations . • Generate and evaluate alternative solutions • Identify and understand the ethical using creative and innovative problem-solv- implications of organizational issues and ing skills . managerial decisions .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 175 COURSES has never been a more exciting time to engage in healthcare and to explore the many career MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and opportunities that exist in this industry . The Management (F-1,2, S-1,2) intent of this course is to focus on key areas 4 sem . hrs . of healthcare, including health policy and the Introduces the various functions, processes upcoming elections, innovation in healthcare, and activities of the manager in today’s global and healthcare systems and structures . Lowe, marketplace . Emphasizes understanding the Staff global economy, organizations and social responsibility, managing diversity, establishing MGMT 137 Entrepreneurship and Innova- ethical standards for decision-making and tion (F-1,2) managing effective teams . Incorporates service 4 sem . hrs . learning, experiential exercises and case stud- This course will introduce you to the world of ies to help students observe, evaluate and apply entrepreneurship . We will learn from entre- managerial skills . DeCurtis, Shapiro, Staff preneurs in many different settings (for-profit and socially minded) and from many different MGMT 110 Financial Accounting (F-1,2, backgrounds, including varied gender, race S-1,2) and class identity dimensions . Applying core 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the basic business skills of creativity, marketing, and mathematics competency requirement .

School Management of budgeting to real venture ideas, including one Develops the ability to read, understand, ana- of the students’ own choosing, short-term team lyze and interpret a company’s financial state- projects will build your knowledge of how the ments . Also develops decision-making skills economy rests on a continuing cycle of innova- based on accounting information that may tion . Entrepreneurship is the future—and this vary according to perspective, such as investor, introduction to the nuts and bolts of being an creditor or manager . A required concurrent lab entrepreneur can be applied in any job or to a offers training and reinforcement in the use of start-up of your own . Nelson, Staff Excel spreadsheets . Nitkin, Spiceland, Staff MGMT 180 Business Law (S-2) MGMT 112 Personal Finance (F-1,2, S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in Spring 2017 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the basic Addresses the legal and ethical principles gov- mathematics competency requirement . erning business conduct and their impact on Explores problem-solving skills and decisions business policy, including employer-employee related to money across the many phases of and principal-agent relationships, environ- your personal and professional lives, includ- mental law, corporations, partnerships, real ing what to buy, how to use credit and how to estate, personal property, contracts, leases, invest for the future . Provides skills for plan- legal substitutes for money, sales, insurance, ning and achieving financial independence . bankruptcy, estates and trusts . This highly in- Students develop a personal finance plan to teractive course includes guest lecturers, cases, help turn personal financial goals into reality . and a field trip . Warren, Staff Day, Staff MGMT 200 Intermediate Accounting I (F- MGMT 120 Introduction to Health Systems 1,2) (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 110 . 4 sem . hrs . Intermediate financial accounting examines Healthcare is currently one-sixth of the U .S . the processes that culminate in the preparation Economy and at the center of historical debates of financial reports relative to the enterprise in our state and national governments, our as a whole for use by parties both internal and court systems, and at the kitchen table . There external to the enterprise . This course includes

176 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 a comprehensive study of Generally Accept- case analysis and experiential exercises to sup- ed Accounting Principles and procedures plement the coursework . Finlay, Staff underlying valuation, conceptual frameworks, information systems, and a deeper exploration MGMT 222 Human Resources Management of financial statement components such as (S-1,2) income measurement and the preparation and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100 . evaluation of financial data . This course is rel- While many of the tasks associated with human resource management are centered in

evant to preparation for the financial account- of Management School ing sections of the CPA and CMA exams . the Human Resources (HR) Department, all This course is the first of a two course managers have HR responsibilities . This course sequence in Intermediate Accounting: MGMT will cover the broad range of topics associat- 200 Intermediate Accounting I and MGMT ed with HR management, including how to 201 Intermediate Accounting II . analyze work and design jobs; how to plan for, recruit, select and retain a diverse workforce; MGMT 201 Intermediate Accounting II how to train and develop employees; how (S-1,2) to manage their performance, reward and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 200 . motivate them; and how to do all of this in a This course builds from concepts taken from globalized world . Students who plan to become MGMT 200 Intermediate Accounting I to fur- managers or team leaders during their careers ther explore financial accounting under U .S . will be able to apply these insights to staffing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles . motivating, and developing their team mem- This course continues a comprehensive study bers . Trefalt, Staff of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including an in-depth exploration of liabilities, MGMT 223 Learning by Giving (S-1,2) net worth and capital value measurements, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . investment valuation, revenue recognition, and This interdisciplinary course with the School financial analysis and disclosure . This course of Social Work and the Scott/Ross Center for is relevant to preparation for the financial ac- Community Service provides the opportunity counting sections of the CPA and CMA exams . for students to engage with a local nonprofit This course is the second of the two course organization as a grant writer, while learning sequence . the conceptual material that supports this endeavor . Teams of students will join with, learn MGMT 221 Project Management (S-1,2) from, and ultimately serve as grant writers for 4 sem . hrs . local nonprofit community partners culminat- Regardless of someone’s role in business, edu- ing in a competitive decision making process cation, health care, government, or any other for awarding multiple grants totaling $10,000 . sector, being able to manage projects success- Of particular importance to this course is fully is a critical skill . A project is a unique the culmination of awarding actual grants to set of activities meant to produce a defined community organizations . Learning by Giving outcome within an established period using has generously provided $10,000 to fund the a specific allocation of resources . This course course grant-making project . Deyton, Staff provides an overview of concepts, tools, and techniques for planning, directing and con- MGMT 224 Socially-Minded Leadership trolling projects . It takes a multidisciplinary (S-1,2) approach that comprises the quantitative 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . analysis required to meet the technical, budget, Provides students with the opportunity to and time constraints of projects as well as the explore, compare, and challenge traditional behavioral and organizational factors critical and contemporary perspectives and models of to their successful completion . Students use leadership with emphasis on gender-based and

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 177 socially minded leadership theories . Ensures process of meaning-making between firms, integration of theory and practice by requir- consumers, and other cultural producers . This ing participation in a service-learning project includes emerging theory and best practices customized to complement the student’s career on crafting brand stories, managing consumer interests . Includes leadership assessment brand relationships and brand communities, activities, experiential exercises, case analyses, open source branding, branding in social films, and projects . Deyton, Shahbari, Staff media, and managing brand crises . Vieira, Sampson, Staff MGMT 225 The Manager and the Legal Envi- ronment (F-1,2) MGMT 232-A Introduction to Advertising 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . (F-1,2) Examines the judicial system and the legal 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 186 or consent of and ethical issues that affect both managers instructor . and citizens . Considers an individual’s rights Examines strategic uses of marketing com- as a consumer, a party to a contract, a victim munications and is a joint course with the De- of crime or negligence, an employee, or an partment of Communications course COMM employer starting a new business . Intellectual 286 . With the advent of new social media tools, property rights and cyberlaw are included . more people are participating and engaging in Guest lectures, cases, and a field trip enhance the conversation online . As former members

School Management of this interactive course . Warren, Staff of the audience become the creators of content, corporations and media organizations must MGMT 230 Why We Buy (F-1,2) rapidly adjust to this new way of communicat- 4 sem . hrs . ing and relating to the customer . This course What makes us buy the things we own? Who will explore the new media landscape and how determines what is fashionable? Why is shop- it has profoundly changed the ways we produce ping such a fundamental part of contemporary marketing and conduct business . Vieira, Staff culture? How do brands shape who we are? How do marketers persuade us to buy things MGMT 232B NSAC Competition (S-1,2) we do not need? This course explores the sci- 4 sem . hrs . Prerequisite: MGMT 232A or con- ence of consumer behavior, bringing emerging sent of instructor . theory from anthropology, sociology, psychol- This course continues the learning of MGMT ogy, economics and neuroscience to under- 232A and prepares students to participate in stand consumer choice, the meaning of choices the National Student Ad Competition in late and the effect of choices on the development of spring . It is a joint course with COMM 326, a society and culture . Features experiential labs course within the Department of Communica- that allow students to go out into the field to tions . Vieira, Staff study consumer behavior as it unfolds around them . Vieira, Sampson, Staff MGMT 233 Developing Customer Relation- ships (S-2) MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Helps students develop an understanding of The course focuses on the effective strategic the functional areas of professional selling management of brands . For many firms, the and sales management . Covers topics includ- brands associated with their products and/or ing organizational accounts, sales, sales force services are their most valuable assets, and, staffing, sales training, sales force motivation, thus, they give much management attention to sales forecasting and planning, sales support designing, communicating, stewarding, and techniques, and sales management controls . protecting them . This course takes a contem- Sampson, Staff porary view of branding as a collaborative

178 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 MGMT 234 Organizational Communication jections, and determining how to obtain the and Behavior (F-1,2, S-1,2) financial capital necessary to run and grow an 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . enterprise . Nitkin, Staff Provides an analytical framework for understanding interpersonal, group, and organiza- MGMT 239 Health Care Finance (S-1,2) tional behavior . Explores managerial problem 4 sem . hrs . solving and decision-making in organizations This course is an introduction to financial management concepts and business practices

through case analysis . Improves written and of Management School oral communication through group projects, in the healthcare industry . It includes the top- presentations and individual reflection . Shap- ics of financial reporting, managerial account- iro, Staff ing and finance . It focuses on the analytical and performance management techniques MGMT 236 Retail Management (F-2) that have particular relevance to clinicians 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100 . and practitioners . In this course, the student Provides the student with a broad view and an should become fluent in the issues, data and understanding of the forces driving the global concepts of financial decision making at the retail industry . Gives comprehensive cover- departmental or unit level . Robbins, Staff age of the principles of the marketing environment, the diversity of the retail industry, MGMT 245 (TC) Comparative Studies of sustainability and green building practices, Women Leaders (S-1,2) consumer behavior, merchandising, buying, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100 recommended . and the tools available for improving retail Sophomore standing . profitability . Sampson, Vieira, Staff Examines leadership from an international perspective with a specific focus on cross-cul- MGMT 237 Let’s Start a Business (S-2) tural and comparative theories of leadership, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 137, BSBA major or with special attention to the role of gender . consent of instructor . Experiential immersion through pre-departure This action learning course will lead the class orientation, faculty-led international travel to through the process of building a socially a nation and post-departure comparative anal- minded business on campus in one semester . ysis with at least one other region besides the Tasks of the course include: generating and U .S . Builds intercultural competence through selecting an idea, building an understanding exercises, cases, meetings with local women of customers, constructing a budget, strate- leaders, and cultural orientation . Staff gizing and operationalizing the organization, and creating and selling a product, service or MGMT 250 Marketing (F-1,2, S-1,2) experience . Fundamental ideas of business and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Sophomore standing . entrepreneurship are woven throughout . Any This course introduces fundamental marketing profits generated will be donated to a cause of concepts and tools and provides an overview the students’ choosing . Nelson, Staff of marketing management . The course focuses on: 1) exploring the marketing environment, MGMT 238 Financial Aspects of Business 2) applying marketing research and buyer be- (F-1,2, S-1,2) havior theories to facilitate strategic planning, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Offered to non-BSBA stu- and 3) developing tactical decisions to achieve dents only . organizations’ marketing objectives . Introduces the theories, knowledge, and Includes cases, discussions and experiential financial tools needed by an entrepreneur to exercises . Chang, Sampson, Staff launch and grow a successful venture . Topics include analyzing the profitability of a venture MGMT 260 Finance (F-1,2, S-1,2) idea, developing financial statements and pro- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 110 and demon-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 179 strated Excel competency . inventory management and controls, standard Provides students with the fundamental cost determinations, joint and by-product concepts and analytical tools used in financial costing techniques, and various cost allocation management . Studies managerial decisions practices . Course content is relevant to prepa- related to evaluating investment and financ- ration for the CPA and CPA examinations . ing opportunities . Examines both short-term Spiceland, Nitkin, Hass and long-term considerations related to these decisions . Provides both a corporate and an in- MGMT 307 Tax Accounting (S-2) dividual decision-making perspective . Includes 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 200, MGMT 201, a financial literacy project in the community . and MGMT 260 . Nitkin, Day, Staff This course provides an overview of the Fed- eral tax system and its impact on conducting MGMT 290 Special Topics in Management business operations . The topics include income (F-1,2, S-1,2) tax computation, income definition, and the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . impact of taxes on investment and financ- Covers current trends in management and oth- ing decisions . The course material draws on er topics of interest that are not a part of other finance, accounting, and economics and how course offerings . Past topics have included they relate to taxation . Spiceland, Nitkin, Hass, planning and modeling, business and human Staff

School Management of rights, health care management systems, direct marketing, e-marketing, international finance, MGMT 308 Auditing and Assurance (S-2) corporate ethics, and accountability . May 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 201 . count as an elective for one or more majors This course is an introduction to auditing, depending on content . Staff review, compilation and attestation services for the accounting profession . Topics build on MGMT 301 Accounting and Business Infor- concepts from the Intermediate Accounting mation Systems (S-1,2) series to introduce generally accepted audit- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100, MGMT 110, ing standards, generally accepted accounting MGMT 200, MGMT 201, MGMT 260 and procedures used with auditing, the develop- MGMT 305 . ment and use of audit programs including the The course prepares students to be effective acquisition and evaluation of audit evidence, users, evaluators, developers, and auditors of and professional responsibilities in developing accounting information systems . At its core, auditor opinions . The course is relevant to the course focuses on internal controls . A key preparation for the auditing section of the CPA objective is to develop the ability to evaluate exam . Hass, Nitkin, Spiceland, Staff information systems and to design control systems that mitigate risks associated with MGMT 310 Financial Statement Analysis information systems . Spiceland, Nitkin, Hass (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 260 . MGMT 305 Cost Accounting (F-2) Examines the financial reporting choices made 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 201, MGMT 325 . by firms and the implications of those choices This course will explore the management on the reported performance of the firm . and measurement concepts underlying cost Extends accounting topic coverage beyond the accounting . Topics build on concepts from topics covered in the introductory financial the Intermediate Accounting series, including accounting class . Exposes students to topics internal accounting considerations such as included in the Level I CFA exams . Includes capital budgeting and asset valuation, job-or- cases and individual research projects . der and process costing comparisons, cost-vol- Mooney, Staff ume-profit measurements and relationships,

180 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 MGMT 311 Investments (S-1,2) es confronting women in the workplace . Uses 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 260 . case analysis, role-play, videotaped negotiation Focuses on principles and analytical tools of sessions and other experiential activities to the fundamental investments: mutual funds, apply course concepts . Gutlove, Staff indices, stocks, bonds, futures and options . Covers how each is characterized, valued, MGMT 325 Operations Management and traded, and evaluated . Develops the student’s Decision Making (F-1,2, S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118, MGMT 110

decision-making skills as an investment man- of Management School ager through an online investment simulation and MGMT 234 . and the management of an actual self-selected Introduces the fundamentals of transforming client . Guertler, Staff inputs into outputs . Explores how companies match supply with demand and allocate MGMT 314 International Finance (S-1,2) resources efficiently . Skills gained through this 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 260 . course are essential to starting a business as an Introduces students to the international entrepreneur, managing an ongoing business economic and financial environment, the and participating in the business environment dynamics of foreign exchange markets, and as an individual with management respon- country risk analysis . The course concen- sibilities . Learning applies equally in both trates on foreign exchange rates, the effects of non-profit and for-profit organizations . Uses exchange rate movements on both domestic lectures, readings, problem sets, case analyses, and international operations, and the meth- discussions, and in class experiential exercises . ods of hedging the exposure to exchange-rate Mooney, Li, Staff risk (forward contracts, futures, options, swaps, etc ). It also focuses on examining how MGMT 329 Managing People, Planet and a firm should handle the risks of international Profit (S-1,2) trade . Main topics covered include evaluating 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Junior standing or consent risk, the financing of international trade and of instructor . undertaking a Country and Business Analysis Provides an in-depth understanding of the Project . Staff principles and theories underlying Corporate Social Responsibility . Discusses critical social MGMT 315 Corporate Financial Planning issues that affect the business world today and and Strategy (F-1,2) identifies strategic opportunities companies 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 260 . can leverage to both drive social change and Focuses on solving problems and making de- cultivate competitive advantage . Students will cisions in corporate finance, frequently using learn how to design and implement CSR strate- cases as the context . Covers three essential gies . Raffety, Staff strategic decisions that every business faces: investing, financing and dividend decisions . MGMT 335 Marketing Research (F-1,2) Includes a project on an actual company with 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 250 and MATH current problems as the basis of a “real-life” 118 . case analysis . Day, Staff Introduces the state-of-art research design and analysis approach . Focuses on methods for MGMT 320 Negotiations (S-1,2) collecting, analyzing and interpreting market 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100 . and consumer data relevant to the managerial Teaches interrelated concepts in negotiation, decision-making process for both big corpora- conflict and change that are critical to work- tions as well as small and medium enterprises . ing effectively in teams, organizations and Has a strong applied and managerial orienta- partnerships, as well as advancing one’s own tion . Includes lectures, cases, field trips, and a career . Explores everyday negotiation challeng- research project . Sampson, Vieira, Staff

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 181 MGMT 340 Strategy (F-1,2, S-1,2) MGMT 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 100, MGMT 234, 8 or 16 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 234, declared MGMT 250, MGMT 260 and junior standing . major or minor in the Program, and consent of Develops capacity to think strategically the instructor . through synthesis of knowledge gained from Provides supervised work experience for prior management program courses . Explores majors/minors . Requires approximately 20 crafting business strategy to gain competitive hours of work per week in a profit or non-profit advantage through extensive readings and case organization in a position related to a student’s analyses, using global examples and blended major and career goals, along with participa- technology . Raffety, Staff tion in class on career management and development of a comprehensive career e-portfolio . MGMT 348 The Sustainable Supply Chain Ingols, Lowe, Staff (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior standing or consent MGMT 380 Field Experience (F-1,2; S-1,2; of instructor . U-1,2) Examines sustainability and corporate stew- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the Associate ardship in management of the supply chain . Dean for the UG Program . Being sustainable is now a source of competi- Offers individual field experience similar to an tive advantage and a matter of corporate sur- internship . Requires a minimum of eight to 10

School Management of vival . Sustainable Supply Chain Management hours of work per week in a for-profit or not- (SSCM) provides five potential benefits for for profit organization . Requires completion companies: increased productivity, opportu- of significant written work, which may include nity or innovation and competitive advantage, research, analysis or portfolio development . risk minimization from supply chain inter- Arranged with a supervising faculty member ruptions, protection and enhancement of a from the Program . Lowe, Staff company’s brand reputation, and participation in sustainability indexes, which encourages MGMT 392 Marketing Decision Making outside investment . Sampson, Staff (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing, MGMT MGMT 349 Advancing Your Career (F-1,2; 230, MGMT 325, MGMT 335, MGMT 340 and S-1,2; U-1,2) MGMT 370; Capstone course for majors in 1-4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MGMT 370 and consent Marketing, Capstone course for Retail Man- of instructor . agement majors for 2016–18 . Others by consent This course allows students to gain addition- of instructor . al work experience in today’s environment . Examines both the art and science of choosing Ingols, Lowe, Staff target markets and acquiring, keeping, and growing customers through creating, deliv- MGMT 350 Independent Study (F-1,2, S-1,2, ering, and communicating superior customer U-1,2) value . The course builds on core marketing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the Associate management concepts and challenges students Dean for the UG Program . to look and apply both domestic and interna- Involves a course of study on a topic of interest tional frameworks to the fundamental market- to the student . The work culminates in a final ing functions of product, pricing, distribution, paper or other substantial final project . In or- and promotion . Requires group project and der to complete an independent study, students presentation . May be taken in lieu of MGMT must identify a faculty member of the Program 394 with consent of Director of the Prince faculty who is willing to work with them on Program . Sampson, Staff the topic . Lowe, Staff

182 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 MGMT 393 Financial Modeling (S-1,2) for change and lead themselves and others 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior Standing, ECON through change that is essential for an orga- 100, ECON 101, MGMT 325, MGMT 340, nization’s longevity . This course will provide MGMT 370, MGMT 310, MGMT 314, MGMT students with the theoretical foundation and 315, and MGMT 311 (co-req . ok); Capstone practical applications for leading change for course for majors in Finance . Others by con- themselves, for small and large groups, and sent of instructor . for implementing, supporting and promot-

Prepares students for a career that uses ing change in large organizations . Students of Management School strategic financial analysis and spreadsheet will have the opportunity to learn concepts modeling . This course will develop modeling through lectures and readings, and practice skills including building reliable models, using applying change concepts in experiential the models to forecast change, and interpret- exercises, case analyses, a group project, taped ing outcomes . All learning will be applied to a presentations, an on-line simulation, and other company identified by the student and will be interactive activities . Ingols, Staff compiled into a company portfolio . Students are encouraged to choose a company strate- MGMT 396 Accounting Capstone (not taught gically so that the portfolio will contribute to in 2016–18) their internship or job search . Requires presen- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior Standing, MGMT tation . Guertler, Staff 201, MGMT 303; Capstone course for majors in Accounting . Others by consent of instruc- MGMT 394 Comparative Retail Strategies tor . (S-1,2) Not offered in 2016–18, Retail Management Majors will take MGMT 392 Marketing Deci- sion Making as their Capstone course . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior standing, MGMT 236, MGMT 325, MGMT 340 and MGMT 370; Capstone course for majors in Retail Manage- ment . Others by consent of instructor . Focuses on the key strategic issues facing the retail industry . Uses a case-based approach to study such issues as the impact of technology, globalization, sustainability, green building, social media, and merchandise storage and handling . Students must complete a comprehensive retailing project and presentation . Sampson, Staff

MGMT 395 Leadership and Managing Change (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing, MGMT 221, MGMT 325, MGMT 340 and MGMT 370; Capstone course for majors in Business and Management . Others by consent of instructor . Planned change is an essential ingredient for organizations to remain relevant and successful . Whether as an individual contributor, a team leader, a manager or a top-level executive, each person needs to see opportunities

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 183 ology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Econom- Department of Mathematics ics, Education, Management, and Psychology . and Statistics Other fields may also be fruitfully combined with mathematics . Students interested in such Margaret Menzin, Chair and Professor majors should consult with the chairs of the Donna Beers, Professor departments involved . Michael Brown, Professor Robert Goldman, Professor Requirements: Viktor Grigoryan, Assistant Professor The major in Mathematics begins with David S . Browder, Professor of Mathematics, Multivariable Calculus MATH 220 . (Some Emeritus students will have taken the equivalent of W . David Novak, Associate Professor Emeritus MATH 120-121 in high school; other students Victoria Galloway, Administrative Assistant will take MATH 120-121 at Simmons prior to taking MATH 220 ). Other required courses The Department of Mathematics and Statistics are MATH 210 and 211 (normally taken in offers majors in Mathematics and in Biosta- the sophomore year), MATH 118 (sophomore tistics, as well as joint majors in Data Science or junior year) or 227, MATH 310 (junior or and Analytics (joint with Computer Science senior year), MATH 320 and 321 (junior or and Management and listed under Comput- senior year), and CS 112 (may be taken as early Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics er Science), Financial Mathematics and in as the first year; students should plan on taking Economics and Mathematics (listed under the it in the first two years . With the approval of Economics Department) . the department, another programming course It also offers minors in Mathematics, Biosta- may be substituted for CS 112) . In addition, tistics, Statistics, and Scientific Computation Mathematics majors must take either MATH (joint with Computer Science) . 338 or MATH 343 as an elective, and two more First year students who had calculus and/or Mathematics courses from MATH 225, the statistics in high school should see a member other of MATH 338/343, and MATH 390 (may of the Department for proper placement math- be taken more than once) . Finally, at least four ematics and/or statistics courses . semester hours of independent learning (for students entering prior to September 2014) or Major in Mathematics the Capstone (for students entering September The increasing complexity of society has made 2014 or later) must be completed in Mathe- the mathematical sciences important for matics . MATH 390 may be used to satisfy the solving problems in the social sciences and Capstone requirement . It is Departmental pol- management as well as in the sciences . In addi- icy that courses required for a major or minor tion, the pure mathematical areas continue to should not be taken pass/fail . appeal to many as an intellectual discipline, an The Student Learning Outcomes for the Math- art form, or a game . The major in Mathematics ematics major are: is designed to provide a strong background in 1 . Knowledge of the basic concepts and tech- various mathematical areas and their applica- niques in core content areas of mathematics tions . Through her choice of courses, a student and in elementary statistics; may prepare for graduate work or a career in 2 . Understanding of the basic concepts and statistics, biostatistics, mathematical finance, techniques in core content areas of math- bioinformatics, actuarial science, or teaching . ematics and in elementary statistics and There are many opportunities for students who ability to translate that theory to other are interested in combining mathematics with disciplines; other disciplines . 3 . Ability to apply the basic concepts and tech- Joint or double majors are available with Bi- niques in core content areas of mathematics

184 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 and in elementary statistics to solve routine The Student Learning Outcomes for the Biosta- homework problems; tistics major are: 4 . Ability to use logical reasoning and analysis Students will be able to: to solve more complex problems, including 1 . Select from, use and interpret results of, the ability to select from, use and interpret descriptive statistical methods effectively;

various mathematical approaches . 2 . Demonstrate an understanding of the cen- Mathematics and Statistics tral concepts of modern statistical theory Major in Biostatistics and their probabilistic foundation; Biostatistics is the application of statistical 3 . Select from, use, and interpret results of, the methods to medicine and public health . principal methods of statistical inference Biostatisticians generally work as part of a and design; research team, and are responsible for the 4 . Communicate the results of statistical anal- design of studies, the analysis of the resulting yses accurately and effectively; data, and the communication of the results . 5 . Make appropriate use of statistical software; In recent years biostatistics has become an 6 . Read and learn new statistical procedures indispensable tool for improving public health independently and reducing illness and the demand for those trained in the field is great and growing . The Joint Major in Economics and major in Biostatistics includes a foundation Mathematics in mathematics, a core of applied and theo- Specialization affords students interested in retical statistics courses, and relevant biology careers in business, the financial services, gov- and computing courses . Biostatistics provides ernment, and the nonprofit sector the opportu- a deep and wide foundation in quantitative nity to pursue an area of applied mathematics . methods that can form the basis for a career The joint major in economics and Mathematics in numerous fields . A Biostatistics major can provides students with the mathematical usefully be combined with a major in any and statistical tools and concepts needed for health science or indeed with a major in any economic analysis . For complete information field which makes extensive use of quantitative about this major, see page 122 . methods . Joint Major in Financial Mathematics Requirements: Offered jointly with the Departments of Eco- The required courses for the Biostatistics major nomics and Management, this major serves are MATH 118, MATH 220, MATH 211, students interested in applying the principles MATH 227, MATH 228, MATH 229, MATH of mathematical and economic analysis in the 338, MATH 339, MATH 391 and CS 112, fol- financial services industry . Past graduates are lowed by ITECH 4101 pursuing careers in security analysis at mutual (Programming in SAS at Emmanuel College ). funds, private wealth management, and man- In addition, students must take two biology agement of nonprofit organizations . courses: one from BIOL 104, BIOL 123, or Courses required for the financial mathe- BIOL 113 and the other from a 200- or 300- matics major are: level biology course . Finally, at least four ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics semester hours of independent learning (for ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics students entering prior to September 2014) or MATH 118 Introductory Statistics or the Capstone (for students entering September MATH 227 Statistical 2014 or later) must be completed in Biosta- Design and Analysis tistics . MATH 390 may be used to satisfy the MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus Capstone requirement . It is Departmental pol- MATH 211 Linear Algebra icy that courses required for a major or minor should not be taken pass/fail .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 185 ECON 220 International Monetary Honors in Mathematics or Biostatistics Systems In order to receive Honors in Mathematics and ECON 231 Money and Banking Statistics, a student must: ECON 393 Econometrics a . Maintain superior academic performance as MATH 319 Financial Mathematics indicated by a GPA of 3 .5 or higher in major MATH 338 Probability courses taken at Simmons College MATH 339 Mathematical Statistics or b . Conduct independent research through the MATH 343 Mathematical successful completion of an NSF-REU or Modeling similar research program or by completion MGMT 110 Financial Accounting of a thesis or project supervised within the MGMT 260 Finance Department which receives a grade of A- or MGMT 311 Investments (or another A . 300-level finance course in c . Communication of the work by presenta- management) tion to the Department or another approved Independent learning (eight semester hours) forum . (for students entering prior to September 2014) or Capstone (students entering from Septem- Minor in Biostatistics ber 2014 on ). The minor in biostatistics consists of MATH 118, MATH 227, MATH 229; one from BIOL

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics The Student Learning Outcomes for the 104 113, 123, 336, or 346; and one from SOC Financial Mathematics major are: 241, PSYC 203, or MATH 228 . Students who 1 . Understanding of the basic concepts and had the equivalent of MATH 118 in high techniques in core content areas of mathe- school should consult with their Mathematics matics, and statistics and ability to trans- advisor about the selection of a fifth course . late that theory to financial modeling and financial engineering . Minor in Mathematics 2 . To acquire knowledge of economic con- A mathematics minor consists of MATH cepts, institutions, theories, models, and 211, MATH 220, and three additional MATH methodologies including econometrics, and courses numbered 121 or higher, except Math to demonstrate competency in applying this 227,228 or 229 . information to analyze economics events and to evaluate alternative economic policy Minor in Statistics initiatives . The minor in statistics consists of MATH 3 . Understanding of the basic concepts and 227, MATH 229, MATH 338, MATH 339, and techniques in core content areas of account- one of the following: ing, finance, and investing . ECON 393 Econometrics (for students 4 . Ability to use the knowledge of mathemat- entering prior to 2015) ics, statistics, economics and finance to MATH 228 Introduction to Data Science build theoretically sound financial mod- MATH 319 Financial Mathematics els, choose relevant data, use appropriate MATH 343 Mathematical Modeling modeling tools and software, and critically interpret the results . Minor in Scientific Computation 5 . Ability to communicate mathematical, MATH 118 Introductory Statistics or economic, and financial ideas clearly and MATH 227 Statistical Design and precisely . Analysis 6 . Ability to independently read and learn MATH 343 Mathematical Modeling mathematical finance . CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science

186 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 CS 333 Database Design and offered in 2014-15 ]. Implementation Mathematical ideas and tools for “real life”: logic and number systems, consumer MATH A fifth course to be chosen from: (interest rates, credit card debt, investment CS 226 Computer Organization and MATH), MATH in business (decision- Architecture making), probability and statistics, and prob- Mathematics and Statistics CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Science lem-solving . Staff MATH 227 Statistical Design and Analysis (if not taken earlier) MATH 106 Precalculus (M3) (S) MATH 338 Probability 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Recommendation of the MATH 225 Differential Equations department or completion of the competency in basic Mathematics requirement . Integrated BS/MS Programs Provides a study of algebra and functions Two integrated programs permit students to in preparation for calculus . Covers the real obtain their BS and MS degrees in less time number system, algebraic manipulation of than it would take to do the programs sepa- polynomials and rational functions, functions, rately . and their graphs, trigonometry, and applica- Students begin the MS degree program tions . Staff during their junior year . The integrated program in education is described under MATH 115 Number Systems and Algebra for the Department of Education on page 126 . Elementary School Teachers (M3) (F) Information about the integrated program 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the compe- in mathematics and library and information tency in basic Mathematics requirement . science is available from the Department of Covers topics from arithmetic and algebra that Mathematics and Statistics, or the program in elementary school teachers will be teaching, Computer Science in the School of Library and including number systems, number oper- Information Science . ations, patterns, relations, functions, and problem solving . Beers All-College Requirement of Competency in Basic Mathematics MATH 116 Geometry and Data Analysis for See page 20 for information about the all- Elementary School Teachers (S) College requirement of competency in basic 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Completion of MATH 115 mathematics . Satisfaction of the mathematics and competency in basic Mathematics require- competency requirement is a prerequisite to all ment . MATH courses except MATH 101 . Covers topics from geometry and data analysis that elementary school teachers will be teach- COURSES ing, including shapes and spatial reasoning, MATH 101 Introduction to Mathematics measurement, introductory statistics and (F-1,2; S-1,2) probability, and problem solving . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Recommendation of the department . MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (M3) Reviews arithmetic, including percents, (F, S) proportion, and geometric formulae . Covers 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. High school algebra and equations polynomials, rational expressions, completion of the competency in basic Mathe- and problem solving . Staff matics requirement . Intended primarily for students in the health, [MATH 103 real-life MATH (M3) (S) behavioral, or social sciences . Covers univar- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Completion of the compe- iate and bivariate data analysis, surveys and tency in basic Mathematics requirement . Not experiments, elementary probability, sampling

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 187 distributions, statistical inference for propor- MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus (M3) (F) tions and means . Extensive use is made of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 120 or 121 or software Minitab . The course will include a equivalent in high school or consent of the significant data analysis project . Staff instructor . Covers vectors and analytic geometry in three MATH 120 Calculus I (M3) (F) dimensions; functions of several variables; and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 106 or equivalent partial derivatives, multiple integration, and in high school or consent of the instructor; applications . Grigoryan, Brown also recommendation of the department and completion of the competency in basic Mathe- MATH 225 Differential Equations matics requirement . Not offered in 2015-2016 Covers analytic geometry, functions, limits 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 220; Prereq . or co- and continuity, and differential calculus . req :. MATH 211; CS 112 recommended . Includes applications to extrema, physical Introduction to ordinary and partial differen- problems, etc . Staff tial equations . Discussion of both analytical and computer-based approaches to solving MATH 121 Calculus II (M3) (S) differential equations; applications to model- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 120 or equivalent . ing in sciences . Systems of first order differen- Covers integral calculus and applications to tial equations and introduction to dynamical

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics area, volume, etc ., transcendental functions, systems . Topics in partial differential equations techniques of integration, polar coordinates, and further application to sciences as time and improper integrals . Staff permits . Grigoryan

MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics (M3) (F) MATH 227 Statistical Design and Analysis 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 106 or equivalent (M3) (F) or consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118 or consent of Covers foundations of mathematics, combi- the instructor . natorial problem-solving, and graph theory . Covers modern statistical techniques, includ- Includes the following topics: proposition- ing two-sample and paired-t test, analysis of al logic and Boolean algebra, one-to-one, variance, contingency table analysis, non-para- onto and invertible functions, cardinality, metric and randomization tests, observational big-O, applications to complexity theory and studies and randomized clinical trials . Stu- cryptography, permutations, combinations, dents will use the statistical package, R . Does trees, binomial and multinomial coefficients, not fulfill requirements of the mathematics elementary probability, inclusion/ exclusion re- major . Goldman currence relations, basic graph theory, chains, paths, connectedness circuits, models, and MATH 228 Introduction to Data Science numerous applications . Beers, Menzin 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Math 118 or consent of the instructor . MATH 211 Linear Algebra (M3) (S-1,2) Data Science is a new and important field that 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 120 or higher or is an intriguing mix of statistics, computer consent of the instructor . science, mathematics, and graphic arts . This Covers real vector spaces, linear transforma- course will introduce the student to all aspects tions, inner products, matrix theory and de- of working with data specifically, finding and terminants, and applications . Includes selected accessing data, data storage, “cleaning” and topics from complex vector spaces, dual spaces, organizing data, analyzing data, visualizing differential operators, etc . Beers, Menzin data, and data presentation . The course will make extensive use of the open source (free) statistical software R . Students can expect a

188 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 good deal of team work with class presenta- Portfolio Theory, and pricing of options and tions . Goldman other derivatives, including the Black-Scholes Theorem and the “Greeks ”. Does not count MATH 229 Regression Models (M3) (S) toward the Mathematics major . Menzin 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: MATH 227 or consent of

the instructor . MATH 320 Introduction to Real Analysis I Mathematics and Statistics Covers modern regression models used in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 220 and MATH 210 medical research . Includes descriptive and and 211 . Not offered in 2015–2016 . inferential methods in simple and multiple Provides review and further discussion of set linear regression, simple and multiple logistic theory; cardinality, the Cantor set; numerical regression and survival analysis models . Stu- sequences, and series, and completeness of the dents will use the statistical package, R . Does real line . Topology of the real line, and discus- not fulfill requirements of the mathematics sion of the real line as a complete metric space . major . Goldman Includes selected topics from general topology and normed vector spaces . Grigoryan MATH 346/CS 346 Data Mining Prereq :. MATH 228, MATH 229 and CS 333 . MATH 321 Introduction to Real Analysis II This course introduces various approaches to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 320 . [Not offered in Data Mining, including supervised and unsu- 2014–2015 ]. pervised methods, classification, clustering, Rigorous treatment of continuity and differ- and association with emphasis on evaluation entiability of functions of a real variable and of appropriate methods . Students will explore Riemann integration; Discussion of sequences the appropriate use and differences of various and series of functions and functional spaces . algorithms using SPSS or R . Goldman, Stubbs, Includes selected topics from measure theory Veilleux and Lebesgue integration . Grigoryan

MATH 310 Modern Algebra (S) MATH 338 Probability (F) [Not offered in 2014–2015] [Not offered in 2014–2015 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 210 and MATH 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118 or 227;, MATH 211 . 121 or 220 or consent of the instructor . Groups and group homomorphisms, rings Covers assigning probabilities, random vari- and ring homomorphisms and Noether ables, moment generating functions, probabili- Isomorphism Theorems . Euclidean Division ty distributions, and addition theorems . Brown Algorithm, prime factorization, and Chinese Remainder Theorem with applications to MATH 339 Mathematical Statistics (S) cryptography . Peano’s postulates, leading to a [Not offered in 2014–2015 ]. description of the integer, rational, real, and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 338 . complex number systems . As time allows addi- Covers point and interval estimates, meth- tional topics from group theory, ring theory or ods for estimation, properties of estimators, number theory . Beers, Menzin hypothesis testing, p-values, likelihood ratio tests, linear statistical models, analysis of vari- MATH 319 Financial Mathematics ance methods, Chi-Square tests, and Bayesian 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118 or 227; MGMT methods . Makes use of Statistical software . 311 or ECON 231; or consent of the instructor . Brown Not offered in 2015–2016 . Covers Bayesian statistics, methods of exam- MATH 343 Mathematical Modeling (S-1) ining risk, models for financial decision-mak- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 220 and either ing, complex present value computations, risk MATH 210, 118, 227, or 319 . Not offered in management, behavioral economics, Modern 2015–2016 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 189 Covers topics chosen from the following: MATH 370 Internship (F, S) graphs (traffic control, social groups, transpor- 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . tation), simulation, stochastic models, game Staff theory, differential equation models, linear programming, input/output models, queues, MATH 390 Special topics Seminar in epidemics, and population growth . Brown Mathematics (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 120 or recommen- MATH 349 Directed Study (F, S) dation of the department . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the Depart- Investigates an advanced topic in Mathematics, ment . with emphasis on developing research skills . Directed study addresses coursework required Staff for the major or degree not being offered formally that semester . Students work under the MATH 391 Special topics Seminar in close supervision of a faculty member . Consent Statistics or Biostatistics (S) is required for a directed study, which does 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 120 or recommen- not count toward the independent learning dation of the Department . requirement . Staff Investigates an advanced topic in Mathematics, with emphasis on developing research skills . MATH 350 Independent Study (F, S) Staff

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics 4 sem . hrs . Staff

190 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 dents may wish to study or work abroad in the

Department of Modern future . To do so, they must achieve competence Modern Languages and Literatures Languages and Literatures in all basic language skills . Likewise, if plans include further study in graduate school, they Dánisa Bonacic, Chair and Associate Professor will need to acquire reading proficiency in one María Dolores Peláez-Benítez, Professor or more languages to fulfill the requirements Eduardo Febles, Associate Professor of many graduate programs . Upon arrival at Alister Inglis, Associate Professor Simmons, previous language study is evaluat- Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor ed, and placement in a course is determined Pía Cúneo-Ruiz, Lecturer based on previous experience or a test given by Max Ehrsam, Lecturer the Center for Academic Achievement . Helena Sofía Belío Apaolaza, Lecturer Deborah Fraioli, Professor Emerita All-College Language Requirement Raquel Halty, Professor Emerita See pages 17–20 for description . Mary Jane Treacy, Professor Emerita Kim McDougall, Administrative Assistant Major in French LEARNING GOALS The Department of Modern Languages and Through the Major in French at Simmons Literatures offers Chinese, French, Italian, Jap- College, students who apply themselves to anese, and Spanish at various levels, enabling their studies will be able to: students to strengthen their command of a language they have already studied or to begin Language study of a new language . In these courses, a . Use the French language at the B2 profi- students learn to speak and understand as well ciency level according to D .E .L .F . standards as to read and write with increasing facility (Diplôme d’études en langue française ). and accuracy . As students become familiar b . Communicate orally in different language with a particular language and its literature registers; express ideas and arguments in and culture, they develop knowledge of the in- class presentations and class discussions . tellectual and social history of the people who c . Listen and discuss with others relevant speak that language . Moreover, the knowledge topics, understand and respond to questions and experience gained in the critical reading of about class materials . foreign literature broadens students’ perspec- d . Write well- organized papers or reports, tives and provides a foundation for further which include a thesis and critical analysis study and travel . Students may elect courses in of key passages . modern languages and literatures as a part of a e . Read complex texts to identify main topics liberal education or choose a modern language and to analyze key parts of them . major with a career objective in mind . The Literature study of a modern language can be combined a . Study main authors and works in the Fran- with diverse career areas, for example, in social cophone literary tradition . sciences, in science, in other fields within the b . Be able to know and recognize rhetorical humanities, or in professional fields . A major figures, styles, and genres . in French or Spanish, when combined with a c . Be able to do research about specific issues major in the humanities, social sciences, com- within each literary context using appro- munications, health studies, or management, priate bibliography and correct format prepares students for careers in many areas, according to discipline standards . such as government service, employment with publishers or international agencies, health Culture professions, teaching, or graduate study . Stu- a . Recognize and discuss cultural concepts

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 191 and traditions in the Francophone world . FREN 322 French Theater: The Actor b . Compare different cultural and historical and the Script events with the student’s own culture . FREN 326 The City as Text: Paris and Its Literary Representations Requirements: The major consists of at least FREN 395 Seminar: Special Topics in 32 semester hours of advanced language, lit- French erature, and civilization courses, including 20 semester hours of core requirements . Students Twelve semester hours of elective courses in are encouraged to improve their language language, literature, or civilization . skills through study abroad . They can count up to 16 credits of course work towards the French *French education candidates have to take major taken in one of the approved study- FREN 310: Inside France Studies in French abroad programs . Upon return from study- Culture and FREN 311: Contemporary Issues abroad, students are expected to complete at in France as part of the licensure requirement . least 4 credits towards the major at Simmons . Otherwise, students are expected to take all Recommendations: Proficiency in a second classes for the major at Simmons with the pos- modern language beyond the intermediate sibility of transferring courses by petition and level is strongly recommended for all French only in cases of extreme hardship . The depart- majors .

Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern ment reserves the right to deny a transfer of credit from any institution, including Colleges Honors in French of the Fenway offerings . Candidates for honors in French are expected to fulfill College requirements as designated Core Requirements on page 23 . Students register for FREN 350 Four semester hours of advanced work in Independent Study in the fall semester . Upon language: satisfactory completion of that course and with FREN 245 Conversation and departmental approval, they register for FREN Composition 355 Senior Thesis in the spring . Four semester hours of French civilization, Minor in French selected from: The minor in French consists of five courses *FREN 310 Inside France: Studies in above the 202 level to be distributed as follows: French Culture FREN 245 *FREN 311 Contemporary Issues in One civilization course France One literature course FREN 314 Topics in French Cinema Two electives FREN 316 Outside France: Perspectives from the French-Speaking Students are encouraged to improve their World language skills through study abroad . They can count up to 8 credits of course work towards Four semester hours of introduction to French the French minor taken in one of the approved literature: study-abroad programs . Otherwise, students FREN 266 The Quest for Identity: The are expected to take all classes for the minor Self and the Other in the at Simmons with the possibility of transfer- French Literary Tradition ring courses by petition and only in cases of Eight semester hours of advanced work in lan- extreme hardship . The department reserves guage, literature and culture, selected from: the right to deny a transfer of credit from any institution, including Colleges of the Fenway offerings .

192 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Major in Spanish complete at least 4 credits towards the major

at Simmons . Otherwise, students are expected Modern Languages and Literatures LEARNING GOALS to take all classes for the major at Simmons Through the Major in Spanish at Simmons with the possibility of transferring courses by College, students who apply themselves to petition and only in cases of extreme hardship . their studies will be able to: The department reserves the right to deny a Language transfer of credit from any institution, includ- a . Use the Spanish language at the B2 profi- ing Colleges of the Fenway offerings . Grana- ciency level according to D .E .L .E . standards da Travel Courses are considered Simmons (Diploma de español como lengua extran- courses . jera ). b . Communicate orally in different language Core Requirements registers; express ideas and arguments in Four semester hours of advanced work in class presentations and class discussions . language: c . Listen and discuss with others relevant SPAN 245 Conversation and topics, understand and respond to questions Composition about class materials . Four semester hours of Spanish or Hispanic d . Write well- organized papers or reports, American civilization, selected from: which include a thesis and critical analysis SPAN 310 The Making of Spain: Studies of key passages . in Spanish Culture e . Read complex texts to identify main topics SPAN 312 Introduction to Latin and to analyze key parts of them . American Culture and Literature Civilization a . Study main authors and works in the His- SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen panic literary tradition . Through Film b . Be able to know and recognize rhetorical SPAN 253TC Social and Political Issues in figures, styles, and genres . Modern Spain c . Be able to do research about specific issues Four semester hours of introduction to Span- within each literary context using appro- ish or Hispanic American literature, selected priate bibliography and correct format from: according to discipline standards . SPAN 264 Pushing the Limits: The Quest Culture for Freedom in Contemporary a . Recognize and discuss cultural concepts Hispanic Theater and traditions in Spain and Latin America . SPAN 265 20th-Century Hispanic Short b . Compare different cultural and historical Story events with the student’s own culture . SPAN 266 The Quest for Independence and Search for Identity in Requirements: The major consists of at least Latin American Literature 32 semester hours of advanced language, SPAN 269 The Image of the Bourgeoisie literature, and civilization courses, includ- in the 19th- and 20th-Century ing 20 semester hours of core requirements . Spanish Novel Students are encouraged to improve their Eight semester hours of advanced work in language skills through study abroad . They literature and culture, selected from: can count up to 16 credits of course work SPAN 318 Insiders and Outsiders: Love, towards the Spanish major taken in one of the Honor, and Social Unrest in approved study-abroad programs . Upon return 16th and 17th-Century Spain from study-abroad, students are expected to

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 193 SPAN 320 The World of Don Quijote reserves the right to deny a transfer of credit SPAN 322 Love, War, and Parody in from any institution, including Colleges of Medieval and Contemporary the Fenway offerings . Granada Travel Courses Spanish Fiction are considered Simmons courses . Nursing SPAN 332 Contemporary Fiction in students going to the GRIIS program for the Latin America semester will be allowed to transfer up to 12 SPAN 336 Latin American Women credits towards their minor in Spanish Writers SPAN 395 Seminar: Special Topics in Study Abroad Spanish Students may be granted credit for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed program in Twelve semester hours of elective courses in duly recognized study-abroad programs, pro- language, literature, civilization, or fieldwork . vided each proposal is recommended and ap- Normally, no more than four semester hours of proved by the school or department concerned, departmental courses given in English may be the study-abroad advisor, and the adminis- credited toward the major . Students may peti- trative board . If considering language study, tion the chair of the department to take up to students should explore the options as early as eight semester hours of course work in English . possible to assure adequate preparation . Recommendations: Proficiency in a second

Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern modern language beyond the intermediate level is strongly recommended for all Spanish COURSES majors . n MANDARIN CHINESE Honors in Spanish CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I (F-1,2) Candidates for honors in Spanish are expected 4 sem . hrs . to fulfill College requirements as designated Emphasizes communication . Intended for on page 23 . Students register for SPAN 350 non-heritage learners . Develops all four basic Independent Study in the fall semester . Upon language skills: listening, speaking, reading, satisfactory completion of that course and with and writing . Introduces pinyin Romaniza- departmental approval, they register for SPAN tion . Also introduces 80 Chinese characters 355 Senior Thesis in the spring . (either in simplified or traditional form) . Uses supplementary audiovisual material to provide Minor in Spanish cultural and linguistic survival skills . Inglis The minor in Spanish consists of five courses above the 202 level to be distributed as follows: CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II (S-1,2) SPAN 245 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHIN 101 or placement by One civilization course the department . One literature course Continuation of CHIN 101 . An additional 80 Two electives Chinese characters will be introduced . Inglis . CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (F-1,2) Students are encouraged to improve their 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHIN 102 or placement by language skills through study abroad . They the department . can count up to 8 credits of course work Continuation of CHIN 102 . Emphasizes com- towards the Spanish minor taken in one of the munication . Introduces new grammar while approved study-abroad programs . Otherwise, consolidating previous material . There will students are expected to take all classes for be more opportunities to practice speaking in the minor at Simmons with the possibility of class than in Elementary Chinese . An addi- transferring courses by petition and only in tional 80 Chinese characters will be intro- cases of extreme hardship . The department duced . Inglis

194 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (M2) Hu Shi, Eileen Chang, Xiao Hong and the like .

(S-1,2) Offered in English . Modern Languages and Literatures 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHIN 201 or placement by the department . [CHIN 214 Contemporary Chinese Cinema Continuation of CHIN 201 . There will be more (M2) opportunities to practice speaking in class 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. than in Elementary Chinese . An additional 80 Introduces Chinese language films of the ’80’s Chinese characters will be introduced . Inglis and ’90’s, including New Wave Cinema,from China and her Diaspora . Besides essential CHIN 245 advanced Intermediate Chinese I cinematic techniques, important aspects of (M2) (F-1,2) Chinese culture as reflected in the films are 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHIN 202 or placement by explored . Among the acclaimed works studied the department . are: The Wedding Banquet, Yellow Earth, In Continuation of CHIN 202 . Emphasizes the Mood for Love, and The Girl from Hunan . communication . Continues to introduce new Taught in English . No prior knowledge of grammar while consolidating previous materi- Chinese or China is necessary . Inglis al . An additional 80 Chinese characters will be introduced . Inglis [CHIN 250 Masterpieces of traditional Chinese literature (M2) CHIN 246 advanced Intermediate Chinese II 4 sem hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. (M2) (S-1, 2) Survey of the most famous works of poetry 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHIN 245 or placement by and fiction ever produced in China . Embark the department . on an allegorical odyssey in search of Buddhist Continuation of CHIN 245 . Continues to enlightenment, understand popular religious introduce new grammar while consolidating beliefs as you hear stories of the supernatural, previous material An additional 80 Chinese learn about sexuality in traditional China characters will be introduced . Inglis through love stories and romantic encounters, join a quest for immortality, be amazed to see CHIN 320 Reading Chinese Newspapers goddesses alight from the sky, share in the (S-1,2) emotions of China’s best poets as they rumi- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: CHIN 246 or consent of the nate about life and human experience . Inglis Chinese language coordinator . A variety of newspaper and on-line articles [CHIN 260 Chinese Calligraphy: Alternate written in modern Chinese will be read and Body-Building discussed using the target language . Emphasis 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. will be placed on news items covering general Introduces the art of Chinese brush writing topics such as international events, politics, along with the four treasures of the studio . and culture . Students will have the opportuni- Explores the history and aesthetics of Chinese ty to select appropriate articles and topics for calligraphy, as well as basic knowledge about group study . Chinese characters . Guides students in the practical use of the brush through studio work CHIN 325 Chinese Modern Literature (F-1,2) from simple exercises to exhibition pieces . A 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: CHIN 246 or consent of the knowledge of Chinese is not necessary . Inglis Chinese language coordinator . Masterpieces of modern short stories will be [CHIN 310 (TC) Chinese Civilization: Past read and discussed in class using the target and Present (M5) language . Selected works will include those 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. from the most famous authors of the early Provides a broad overview of modern Chinese twentieth century, such as Lu Xun, Xu Dishan, civilization, with an emphasis on modern

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 195 history . Explores social and cultural issues sion on personal and current issues . Requires through a variety of learning experiences, a number of short papers as well as several including written texts, film, and field trips . prepared oral reports . Febles Inglis CIVILIZATION COURSES [CHIN 395 Seminar: Special topics in Chi- [FREN 310 Inside France: Studies in French nese Culture (M5) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245 or consent of the Topic changes from year to year . Staff instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Addresses the question “What is French n FRENCH culture?” through a multimedia study of topics LANGUAGE SEQUENCE drawn from French geography, history, artistic FREN 101 Elementary French I (F-1,2, S-1,2) traditions, and institutions . Includes topics 4 sem . hrs . such as Paris and its legacy, the formation of Emphasizes communication . Develops all four a citizen of the republic, and World War II . basic language skills: understanding, speaking, Febles reading, and writing . Aims to provide cultural and linguistic survival skills through contem- [FREN 311 Contemporary Issues in France porary methodologies . Staff (M5)

Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: FREN 245 or consent of the FREN 102 Elementary French II (F-1,2, S-1,2) instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 101 or placement by Exposes students to a wide variety of con- the department . temporary issues in France, including trends Continuation of FREN 101 . Staff in sexuality and marriage, violence in the suburbs, Franco-American relations, multicul- FREN 201 Intermediate French I (F-1,2, turalism, and French identity politics . Febles S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 102 or placement by FREN 314 Topics in French Cinema (M5) the department . (F-1) Reviews grammar, with oral practice and read- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245 or consent of the ing of short modern French texts . Emphasizes instructor . development of spoken skills and vocabulary Studies culture and offers insights about the for everyday life in French-speaking countries . French and the increasingly diverse influences Staff that define them as a people . Recent topics have included “Growing Up French” and “Ur- FREN 202 Intermediate French II (M2) (F- ban Encounters: Filming Paris ”. Staff 1,2, S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 201 or placement by FREN 316 outside France: Perspectives from the department . the French-Speaking World (M5) (S-1) Continuation of FREN 201, with a special 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245 or consent of the focus on writing at the intermediate level . Staff instructor . Provides a multimedia study of selected French FREN 245 Conversation and Composition speaking cultures of North America, the Ca- (M2) (F-1,2, S-1,2) ribbean, the South Pacific, and Africa . Uses the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 202 or consent of the perspectives on France viewed from outside, instructor . discovered in a corpus of both literary and so- Develops greater facility in the use of oral and ciohistorical texts, to approach an understand- written language . Emphasizes contemporary ing of these other French cultures . Staff vocabulary and usage and encourages expres-

196 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 LITERATURE COURSES FREN 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2)

FREN 266 the Quest for Identity: the Self and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . Modern Languages and Literatures the Other in the French Literary Tradition Staff (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245 or consent of the FREN 355 Thesis (S-1,2) instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . Explores the theme of the self and the other in Staff the French literary tradition from the Middle Ages to present times . Close readings of a vari- FREN 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) ety of literary genres will allow us to study the 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- different embodiments of the “other” including ment . the colonized, the feminine, and the self . Febles In collaboration with the Career Education Center and under supervision by a depart- [FREN 322 French Theater: the Actor and the ment faculty member, students intern 10 to 15 Script hours a week (for 4 credits) in workplace sites 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245, or consent of connected to their major . Students complete a the instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. final paper that reflects on their experience and Covers masterpieces of French theater from brings together theory and practice . Staff the classical seventeenth century to the modern Théâtre de l’absurde and Théâtre de FREN 395 Seminar: Special Topics in French boulevard . Intertwines texts and visual rep- (F-2) resentations on stage, as students read, watch 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 266 or an upper-lev- and act . Programs from local theaters might be el course in French literature, or consent of the included . Staff instructor . Topic changes from year to year . Staff [FREN 326 The City as Text: Paris and Its Literary Representations n ITALIAN 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. FREN 245, or consent of ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I (F-1,2) the instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Explores the literary representations of Paris Develops the ability to speak, read, and write and its importance to the development of real- in Italian . Enhances awareness and under- ism, symbolism, and surrealism . Readings in standing of Italian culture through presenta- major authors representing these movements tion of authentic materials . Staff will allow us to study such themes as the city and insurrection, Paris underground, and the ITAL 102 Elementary Italian II (S-1,2) emergence of the consumer society . Febles 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ITAL 101 or placement by the department . FREN 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) Continuation of ITAL 101 . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . Directed study addresses coursework required ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I (F-1,2) for the major or degree not being offered for- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ITAL 102 or placement by mally that semester . Students work under the the department . close supervision of a faculty member . Consent Develops communicative skills through a is required for a directed study, which does selective grammar review . Uses authentic not count toward the independent learning readings and audiovisual materials, includ- requirement . Staff ing films, to enhance discussion of different aspects of contemporary Italian life . Continues practice in writing and includes intensive work on spoken skills . Staff

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 197 [ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II (M2) ed JAPN 202 or equivalent . Students will 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. ITAL 201 or placement by learn how to write notes, announcements, the department . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. and letters, while learning the second half of Continuation of ITAL 201 . Staff “intermediate grammar ”. At the same time we work on our conversation skills in Japa- n JAPANESE nese . Students are expected to write a play and JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I (F-1,2) perform in class . Students will also learn a few 4 sem . hrs . more hundred kanji . Liu Emphasizes communication . Aims to provide cultural and linguistic survival skills through JAPN 246 advanced Composition and Con- contemporary methodologies and authentic versation (M2) (S-2) materials . Introduces Hiragana and Katakana 4 sem hrs . Prereq: JAPN 245 or equivalent . early in the semester and some kanji in the Continuation of JPN 245 . Polite form of second half of the semester . Liu speech, essay writing, and advanced grammar are emphasized . Visual and online material JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II (S-1,2) will be used to work on student’s conversa- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 101 or placement by tional skill . A few more hundred kanji will be the department . introduced . Liu Intended for non-native speakers of Japanese

Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern who have successfully completed JAPN 101 or [JAPN 310 (TC) Japanese Civilization (M5) the equivalent . Emphasizes the attainment of 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. good spoken control and develops a founda- Studies Japanese culture and tradition through tion for literacy . Teaches five kanji a week . Liu texts, videos, slides, and films . Covers topics including the impact of Chinese civilization JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I (F-1,2) via Korea on Japanese society, the integration 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 102 or placement by of Buddhism and the homegrown religion of the department . Shintoism, and the Japanese people’s disdain Offers further practice in patterns and struc- for and distrust of westerners . Liu tures of the language . Develops speaking and reading skills . Uses videos, films, and audio- JAPN 320 Newspaper Kanji and Translation tapes to present new material . Teaches about (F-1) 100 kanji . Liu 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 245 or consent of the instructor . JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II (M2) Aims to increase proficiency and literacy in (S-1,2) reading and writing kanji . Emphasizes news- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 201 or placement by paper vocabulary and kanji in political and the department . socioeconomic settings . Focuses on reading Continues work done in JAPN 201 . Emphasiz- comprehension and written expressions . es the development of speaking and reading Students are required to read and translate proficiency . Includes readings of simple articles articles in major Japanese newspapers, such as by Japanese writers in addition to textbook Asahi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, and Nikkei assignments . Teaches additional 100 kanji . Liu Shimbum . Liu

JAPN 245 Conversation and Composition [JAPN 325 Japanese Fables and Onomato- (M2) (F-2) poeia 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 202 or consent of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. JAPN 245 or equivalent, or instructor . instructor’s consent . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. This is a third-year Japanese course designed Offers Japanese fables in their original forms for students who have successfully complet- and fables from other countries rewritten in

198 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Japanese . Analyzes Japanese people’s sensi- A continuation of Spanish 201, this course is tivities to the nature and human relationships designed to provide students with practice in Modern Languages and Literatures by examining onomatopoeia in the genre that all Spanish skills using meaningful and ap- is used to convey social morals and ethics to plicable terminology used in the Social Work children and youth . Liu profession . Special attention will be given to relevant cultural differences through the dis- n SPANISH cussion of how cultural notions may influence LANGUAGE SEQUENCE Spanish-speaking clients’ behaviors . Staff SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . ADVANCED LANGUAGE COURSES Develops the ability to speak, read, and write SPAN 240 (TC) Spoken Spanish (M2) (S-1,2) in Spanish . Enhances awareness and un- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 202 or consent of the derstanding of the Spanish-speaking world instructor . through the presentation of cultural materials . Offers intensive oral-aural practice, with em- Staff phasis on the language used in daily life . Serves those who wish to perfect pronunciation and SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (F-1,2; increase fluency in Spanish . Staff from GRIIS S-1,2) (Granada Institute of International Studies) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 101 or placement by the department . SPAN 245 Conversation and Composition Continuation of SPAN 101 . Staff (M2) (F-1,2, S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 202 or consent of the SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (F-1,2; instructor . S-1,2) Aims to increase proficiency in the oral and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 102 or placement by written use of language . Readings include the department . selections by contemporary Latin American Develops communicative skills through a authors and focus on various issues, such as selective grammar review, discussion of topics women’s roles and human rights . Includes of interest, and frequent use of audiovisual written assignments and oral presentations materials . Expands reading comprehension based on readings and other current events . and cultural awareness through examples of Peláez-Benítez Hispanic prose and poetry . Staff Also offered as a TC . Staff from GRIIS CIVILIZATION COURSES (Granada Institute of International Studies ). SPAN 253 (TC) Social and Political Issues in (S-1,2) Modern Spain (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (M2) (F- Focuses on 20th-century Spain with special 1,2; S-1,2) emphasis placed on the Spanish Civil War, the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 201 or placement by Franco régime, the transition to democracy, the department . Student who have taken SPAN and Spain today . Areas covered include art 204 will not get credit for this class . and architecture as well as historical, politi- Continuation of SPAN 201, with a special focus cal, cultural, social, and economic issues . The on writing at the intermediate level . Staff activities offered through the program are a complement to the course material . Staff from SPAN 204: Spanish for Social Work (M2) GRIIS (Granada Institute of International (F-1,2; S-1,2) Studies) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 201 or placement by the department . Students who have taken SPAN 202 will not get credit for this class .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 199 SPAN 310 The Making of Spain: Studies in SPAN 265 20th-Century Hispanic Short Spanish Culture (M5) (S-2) Story (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent . instructor . Introduces students to Spanish American and Introduces students to the culture of Spain peninsular short fiction from the 20th century . through the ages, from the multicultural Explores social, political, and aesthetic issues society in medieval Iberia to maestros such as present in the work of authors, such as Quiro- El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya . Includes works ga, Cortázar, Rulfo, Cela, Benet, and Ponia- by a wide variety of authors and explores mu- towska . Topics include relationships between sic, dance, and film, as well as contemporary artists and society and portrayals of groups in issues through newspapers and Internet sites . crises . Bonacic, Cohen Peláez-Benítez SPAN 266 The Quest for Independence and [SPAN 312 Introduction to Latin American Search for Identity in Latin American Liter- Culture and Civilization (M5) ature (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. instructor . Studies the political, artistic, and intellectual Critically examines texts including the con- history of the Spanish-speaking nations of the quest, the colonial era, the wars of indepen-

Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern Western Hemisphere, in particular Mexi- dence, the dictatorships of the 20th century, co, Peru, and Argentina . Topics include the and the present . Covers topics including conquests of Mexico and Peru, Bolívar and the Spanish views of America and its peoples, the fight for independence, the Mexican Revolu- role of writers as advocates for independence, tion, the Cuban Revolution, and the dictator- the emergence of the gaucho, and the tension ships of the 1970s and 1980s . Bonacic between literary expression and authoritarianism . Bonacic [SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen through Film SPAN 269 The Image of the Bourgeoisie in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 . Not offered in the 19th- and 20th-Century Spanish Novel 2016–2018 ]. (F-1) Presents Hispanic culture, society and pol- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent of the itics, as seen through the prism of cinema . instructor . Topic changes yearly . Open to non-majors . Analyzes the changes and evolution of the Peláez-Benítez religious, social, political, and cultural values of the Spanish bourgeoisie . Studies 19th-centu- LITERATURE COURSES ry realist writers such as Pérez Galdós, Clarín, [SPAN 264 Pushing the Limits: the Quest for and Pardo Bazán, as well as 20th-century Freedom in Contemporary Hispanic Theater neorealists like Martín Gaite and Delibes . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 245 or consent of the Peláez-Benítez instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Discusses modern Spanish and Latin Amer- [SPAN 318 Insiders and Outsiders: Love, ican playwrights who, faced with the limita- Honor, and Social Unrest in 16th- and tions of a repressive society, seek liberation, 17th-Century Spain freedom of expression, and new perspectives 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 264 or SPAN 266 through the medium of the theater . Studies in- or SPAN 268 or SPAN 269 or consent of the ternationally acclaimed works by García Lorca, instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Buero Vallejo, Sastre, Arrabal, and others . Staff Explores Spain’s major contributions to world literature, from short novels by Cervantes to the original macho Don Juan; from honor

200 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 plays to the underworld of pimps and prosti- Explores the social, cultural, and aesthetic tutes . Views saints and scoundrels against the representation of women in Latin America in Modern Languages and Literatures backdrop of the Golden Age, whose accom- the 20th century . Topics include the relation- plishments and atrocities reflect the impact of ship between society’s expectations of women the Spanish Inquisition . Staff and literary production, the emergence of a feminist point of view, the role of women in [SPAN 320 The World of Don Quijote political life, and the role of the writer in shap- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 264 or SPAN 266 ing national identity . Bonacic or SPAN 268 or SPAN 269 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. SPAN 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) Analyzes the first modern novel, Don Quijote 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . de la Mancha, the classic whose timeliness and Addresses coursework required for the major timelessness establish it as one of the mas- or degree not being offered formally that terpieces of Western literature . Explores how semester . Students work under the close super- the knight and his squire come alive for the vision of a faculty member . Consent is required modern reader as they have for generations of for a directed study, which does not count authors indebted to Cervantes . Staff toward the independent learning requirement . Staff SPAN 322 Love, War, and Parody in Medie- val and Contemporary Spanish Fiction (F-2) SPAN 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 264 or SPAN 266 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . or SPAN 268 or SPAN 269 or consent of the Staff instructor . Studies war and power as well as the concept of SPAN 355 Thesis (S-1,2) courtly love both in medieval masterpieces and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing and con- in contemporary Spanish literature . Readings sent of the instructor . Staff include the Cantar de Mío Cid (12th century), Urraca (1991), Cárcel de amor (1492), La Ce- SPAN 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) lestina (1499) and Melibea no quiere ser mujer 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- (1991) . Peláez-Benítez ment . In collaboration with the Career Education SPAN 332 Contemporary Fiction in Latin Center and under supervision by a depart- America (F-1) ment faculty member, students intern 10 to 15 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 264 or SPAN 266 hours a week (for 4 credits) in workplace sites or SPAN 268 or SPAN 269 or consent of the connected to their major . Students complete a instructor . final paper that reflects on their experience and Discusses the artist’s view of social turmoil brings together theory and practice . Staff and the political upheaval that has characterized Latin America in this century . Explores [SPAN 380 Migrant in the City: Fieldwork topics that may include coming of age and Seminar on Puerto Rican Culture (M5) confronting the socioeconomic, religious, and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . political realities; the figure of the dictator; and Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. exile and insilio . Bonacic Introduces Puerto Rican culture and placements in the community . Topics include SPAN 336 Latin American Women Writers migration, housing, employment, education, (S-1) race and racism, machismo, and the Puerto 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 264 or SPAN 266 Rican woman . Includes true-life accounts by or SPAN 268 or SPAN 269 or consent of the Piri Thomas, Oscar Lewis, Pedro Juan Soto, instructor .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 201 Esmeralda Santiago, etc ., complemented by videos . Conducted in English . Staff

[SPAN 395 Seminar: Special Topics in Span- ish 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SPAN 266, an upper-level course in Spanish literature, or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Topics change from year to year . Staff Modern Languages and Literatures Languages Modern

202 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Annette Coscia, Executive Assistant to the Department of Nursing Dean Jodi DeLibertis, Assistant Dean, SNHS Judy Beal, Dean, School for Nursing and Health Kelsey Ill, Communications Director, SNHS Sciences, and Professor Hind Khodr, Manager of Clinical Education Anne-Marie Barron, Associate Professor and Michelle Goico, Administrative Assistant Associate Dean, Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Affairs Housed in the School of Nursing and Health Maria N . Bueche, PhD Associate Professor of Sciences, the nursing program accepts first- Nursing (Emeritus) year students, transfer students, students Charlene Berube, Associate Professor of seeking a second degree, licensed practi- Practice and Chair of Undergraduate Nursing cal nurses, and registered nurses seeking a Patricia Rissmiller, Associate Professor and baccalaureate degree . Recognizing society’s Chair of Graduate Nursing increased demand for health professionals Josephine Atinaja-Faller, Associate Professor of with advanced skills and knowledge of nursing

Practice science and individuals’ unique educational Nursing Gloria Carter, Associate Professor of Practice and professional experiences, the faculty of the LaDonna Christian, Associate Professor of nursing program offers accelerated programs Practice and Director, Dotson Mentoring for registered nurses and non-nurses seeking Program a college degree . Part- and full-time study Jean Christofferson, Associate Professor of is available . There is an option for a five- Practice year BS-MSN program . The nursing faculty Margaret Costello, Associate Professor of believes that liberal education and nursing Practice education provide essential preparation for the Judith Cullinane, Associate Professor of professional nurse practicing in a culturally, Practice racially, and ethnically diverse community . Terry Davies, Associate Professor of Practice The process as well as the content of a liberal Sarah Desmond, Associate Professor of Practice education is fundamental to the development Colette Dieujuste, Associate Professor of of the critical-thinking, decision- making, and Practice communication skills essential to the practice Susan Duty, Associate Professor of nursing science . The liberal arts and scienc- Priscilla Gazarian, Associate Professor es, in combination with the major in nursing, Donna Glynn, Assistant Professor and Director serve as a foundation for a variety of careers in of Clinical Education professional nursing . Graduates of the nursing Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue, Professor of program are prepared to meet the diverse Practice health needs of clients in a variety of settings, Marla Lynch, Associate Professor of Practice as well as to coordinate health services, deliver Kelly Marchant, Associate Professor of Practice humanistic nursing care, and engage in health Linda Moniz, Associate Professor of Practice assessment and health maintenance . Graduates Eileen McGee, Associate Professor of Practice may practice in community health agencies Cathy Prevost, Associate Professor of Practice and programs, clinics, hospitals, and extend- Julie Steller, Associate Professor of Practice, ed-care facilities . Director nursing @simmons The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded Karen Teely, Associate Professor of Practice and qualifies the graduate for admission to Sarah Volkman Cooke, Professor graduate schools offering advanced degrees in Patricia White, Professor of Practice, Director nursing . Graduates are prepared to write the of DNP Program NCLEX-RN licensure examination required Marianne Williams, Associate Professor of for practice by the Board of Registration, Practice

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 203 Commonwealth of Massachusetts . Students spirituality, culture, symptom management may opt to accelerate their program of study and health literacy across the health illness via a five-year BS-MSN program that prepares continuum through all transitions of care in students in the advanced practice roles . The all health care settings . programs are accredited by the Commission • Communicate/collaborate effectively with on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved all members of the health care team, patient by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in and family . Nursing . The department is an agency member • Demonstrate leadership competency both of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher interprofessionally and when delegating Degree Programs of the National League for and supervising or coordinating teams to Nursing and the American Association of achieve shared goals and improve patient Colleges of Nursing . outcomes . • Synthesize knowledge of health care delivery Major in Nursing systems, social justice, global health, health The Simmons College nursing faculty believes care policy, informatics and principles of en- that professional nursing is practiced ac- trepreneurship in the addressing the health cording to the nursing metaparadigm, which care needs of individuals and populations . includes beliefs about person, health, nursing, • Accepts accountability for continued de- and environment . Each person is unique . Hu- velopment as a strategic, ethical, reflective

Nursing man beings are holistic in nature, yet they have scholar and practitioner to engaged as a interacting biophysical, cognitive, social, spir- lifelong learner with the goal advancing the itual, and developmental dimensions . Persons profession of nursing . have their own perceptions, values, beliefs, and goals and have the ability to be self-directive, Requirements: The student who has been to adapt to change, to achieve their potential, accepted into the major of nursing must fulfill and to ascribe personal meaning in their lives . the all-College requirements . Psychosocial concepts, research, leadership, A student accepted into the nursing major management, health assessment skills, nutri- must achieve an acceptable level of academic tion, pharmacology, growth, and development performance, including a minimum grade of are integrated into all content . The educa- C+ in all science course prerequisites, prior to tional process exists to help students become beginning the nursing course sequence, as well self-directed, creative, socially responsive, and as maintain an acceptable level of clinical and lifelong learners . academic performance to progress to the next nursing course . Progression is also affected by Program Outcomes professional behavior . Those students achiev- • Utilize current evidence, clinical judgment, ing outstanding academic records may be and patient preference to systematically as- initiated into Academy and/or the Simmons sess, analyze, implement and evaluate health chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Theta -at-Large, care interventions in order to promote safe, the International Nursing Honor Society . quality care throughout the lifespan, begin- Criteria regarding academic performance, ning with health promotion, through end of professional behavior, and health requirements life . are available upon entrance into the nursing • Deliver compassionate, respectful, patient major . Nursing students are required to show and family centered care and education documentation of appropriate immunization that reflects an understanding of human and health clearance for clinical coursework . growth, development, nutrition, genomics, Please see the Nursing Student Handbook for specific requirements . All students will undergo a criminal record check each year

204 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 (CORI) required for nursing practice in state Science Prerequisites and private agencies and by the Massachusetts Students Accepted into Nursing may take one Board of Registration in Nursing . of these 2 sequences:

For students enrolled prior to fall 2015: Sequence 1: BIOL 123* Principles of Microbiology NURS 100 Professional Issues CHEM 110* General Organic Biochemistry NURS 102 Scholarly Issues in Nursing BIOL 231* Anatomy & Physiology I NURS 225 Nursing Process and Skills BIOL 232* Anatomy & Physiology II NURS 226 Variances in Health Patterns (may be taken concurrent with of Adults and Elders I NURS 225) NURS 235 Integration of Pharmacology and Pathophysiology Sequence 2 (chosen by students to keep op- NURS 238 Variances in Health Patterns tions open for other science majors ie: premed): of Adults and Elders II BIOL 113* General Biology CHEM 111* Introductory Chemistry–

NURS 247 Variances in Health Patterns Nursing of the Childbearing Family Inorganic NURS 249 Variances in Health Patterns CHEM 112N* Introductory Chemistry– of the Childrearing Family Organic NURS 292 Health Assessment BIOL 231* Anatomy & Physiology I NURS 348 Variances in Health Patterns BIOL 232* Anatomy & Physiology II and of the Client with Psychiatric BIOL 221* Microbiology (may be taken and Mental Illness concurrent with NURS 235) NURS 387 Nursing Care of Individuals, Families, and Communities Other Requirements: NURS 454 Leadership and Management Pass Math Competency Exam prior to NURS in the Clinical Setting 229 . NURS 455 Clinical Decision-Making Complete PSYC 101 Introduction to Psycho- logical Science and PSYC 237N or PSYC 235 Nursing courses for students enrolling in and prior to NURS 247, NURS 249, and NURS 348 after fall 2015 or and NURS 348 or NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 335 . NURS 228 Nursing Theory and Evidenced Based Practice * Includes a lab . NURS 295 Clinical Foundations and Health Assessment Nursing Departmental Honors NURS 229 Nursing Health Promotion The Department of Nursing offers the oppor- NURS 331 Pharmacology tunity for students with a superior record in NURS 332 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 the major to receive departmental honors . The NURS 333 Maternity Nursing candidate must have a minimum 3 .5 over- NURS 334 Pediatric Nursing all GPA and 3 .5 Nursing GPA and be in the NURS 335 Psychiatric and Mental Health top 5% of their nursing class . The student is Nursing expected to be intellectually curious, self-di- NURS 346 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 rected in learning and actions, have high NURS 416 Health Care Policy level critical thinking and analysis skills, and NURS 417 Professional Role Integration demonstrate superior writing . The candidate NURS 418 Complex Nursing Care will complete an 8 credit (2 semesters) thesis or NURS 419 Capstone Practicum equivalent project of high quality supervised by a nursing faculty .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 205 Registered Nurses Program uals with previous BA/BS who wish to accel- The College offers registered nurses the operate; a 2- or 3-year option for those without portunity to earn a bachelor of science degree a baccalaureate degree or those desiring a on a part- or full-time basis . This program’s part-time program . requirements are the same as those for the regular undergraduate nursing program with the COURSES exception of the language requirement, from For students enrolled prior to fall 2015: which RNs are exempt . The methods by which course objectives are to be met by RN students NURS 100 Professional Issues in Nursing are geared toward adult learners . RN students 2 sem . hrs . must complete 128 hours of credit and fulfill Nursing continues to evolve as a profession the Simmons modes of inquiry and compe- rich in opportunity and diversity . Within the tency requirements . While at least 48 semester rapidly changing health care delivery system, hours of credit must be earned at Simmons, nurses must articulate and demonstrate the transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and unique contribution they make in the care of advanced placement in nursing credit are also patients . Nursing 100 introduces the student granted when certain specifications are met . to the art and science of professional nursing . This course, through lecture, discussion, use of Admission: media and other venues provides a forum for

Nursing RN students are admitted into the program students to identify, discuss and analyze key through the College’s Dix Scholars Program . concepts and issues related to nursing practice . For information on admission requirements McGee, Dieujuste and financial aid, please call or write the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Simmons Col- NURS 102 Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing lege, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115-5898, 2 sem . hrs . 617-521-2051 . Selected registered nursing stu- This course is designed to introduce the entry dents may elect to matriculate to the Master of level student to an understanding of research Science in Nursing program (see the Graduate and scholarly work in nursing practice . Princi- Nursing Bulletin for complete information) . ples of nursing research, critique and utilization in nursing will be highlighted . A spirit of The Five-Year BS-MSN in Nursing inquiry will be fostered as many clinical ques- The nursing program offers an accelerated five- tions remain that require a nursing perspective year BS-MSN option for students who wish to for future study . Costello, Christoffersen become nurse practitioners . The length of the program is shortened by one year by taking NURS 225 Nursing Process and Skills summer courses . Five-year BS/MS nursing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, BIOL 231, students must maintain a GPA of 3 .3 in all CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and completion of the nursing courses and an overall GPA of 3 .3to be competency in basic mathematics requirement . eligible . GPA will be calculated at the end of Introduces the art and science of nursing in year two . Progression into the nurse practi- both the classroom and the nursing skills tioner sequence is dependent upon the student laboratory . Teaches fundamental nursing pro- attaining RN licensure and a GPA of 3 .3 in all cess theory, skills, and techniques to provide nursing courses . the student with the foundations for nursing practice . Examines the nursing process as an Dix Scholars Program organizing framework for professional nursing Our Nursing Dix Scholars program offers practice using the case study method . Wil- three tracks: a 14-month program for individ- liams, Moniz

206 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 NURS 226 Variances in Health Patterns of social-cultural-developmental-spiritual scienc- Adults and Elders I es in developing, implementing, and evaluat- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 113, BIOL 231, ing nursing interventions for the childbearing CHEM 111, and CHEM 112, NURS 225 (or family experiencing variances in functional CHEM 110, BIOL 123, BIOL 231) . NURS 292 health patterns . Emphasizes health manage- and NURS 235 are co-prerequisites . ment and sexuality/reproduction . Includes Introduces the concepts of functional health clinical experiences encompassing care of the patterns that optimize health of individuals, high-risk and acutely and chronically ill young families, and communities . Utilizes the nurs- family in both acute and community settings . ing process in the identification of all function- Dieujuste al health patterns of clients who as individuals and aggregates are vulnerable and at risk for NURS 249 Variances in Health Patterns of variance . Provides opportunities to implement the Childrearing Family* fundamental nursing care in subacute care and 4 sem hrs . Prereq :,NURS. 226, PSYC 237N or community settings . Moniz, Williams PSYC 235 is a pre or co-requisite .

Students will apply the concepts of bio-psy- Nursing NURS 235 Integration of Pharmacology and chosocial-cultural-developmental-spiritual Pathophysiology: Perspectives for Nurses sciences in developing, implementing, and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 231, BIOL 232, evaluating nursing interventions for children CHEM 111, and CHEM 112 (or CHEM 110), and families . Using the functional health NURS 225 . BIOL 221 is a pre or co-requisite . patterns as a framework, this course focuses Focuses on the pharmacological and patho- on application of the nursing process with physiological applications necessary for indi- emphasis on nursing diagnosis and outcomes . vidual patient needs . Uses a systems approach Addresses the integration of family and com- to cover topics including specific drugs, clas- munity as key concepts in health management . sifications, side effects, and interactions with Clinical experiences will include care of the other therapies . Glynn acutely and chronically ill child employing a family centered approach . Berube, Cullinane NURS 238 Variances in Health Patterns of Adults and Elders II NURS 292 Health Assessment 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 225, NURS 226, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: NURS 225 . Must be taken NURS 235, and NURS 292 . prior to or concurrently with NURS 226 . Applies the concepts of the bio-psycho-so- Assessment is an integral skill in nursing care . cial-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences In this course, students learn the components in developing, implementing, and evaluating of a comprehensive health history and inter- nursing interventions for the adult and geriat- viewing techniques . The approach to physical ric client experiencing variances in functional examination of all body systems will be pre- health patterns . Emphasizes health manage- sented in class . The motor skills necessary to ment and metabolic patterns . Provides oppor- perform a complete physical examination will tunities within a systems framework to deliver be demonstrated and practiced in the labora- nursing care with increased depth, complexity, tory . At the end of the semester, students will and independence to adult and elderly clients demonstrate a complete physical examination in acute care settings . Davis, Gazarian, Glynn on laboratory partners . Berube, Loftus

NURS 247 Variances in Health Patterns of NURS 348 Variances in Health Patterns of the Childbearing Family Clients with Psychiatric and Mental Illness 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 226, PSYC 237N or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 225, NURS 226, PSYC 235 is a pre or co-requisite . NURS 235, NURS 292, PSYC 101, and PSYC Applies the concepts of the bio-psycho- 237 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 207 Uses the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cul- assuming professional responsibility in a tural-developmental-spiritual sciences in field-based internship . Encourages self-actual- developing, implementing, and evaluating ization, independent learning, self-direction, nursing interventions for the client experienc- and understanding of group interaction in ing variances in functional health patterns the teaching-learning process through weekly related to psychiatric mental illness . Applies seminars . Helps students to evolve as nursing knowledge of functional health patterns that professionals as they transition into future form the basis for the delivery of nursing care employees and future managers . Explores to those across the life span . Offers clinical leadership and management theory, critical experiences in in-patient and community psy- thinking, nursing concepts, and personal/pro- chiatric/mental health settings . Christoffersen, fessional development within clinical expe- Lynch rience and in a written project . Uses clinical seminars to increase knowledge and under- NURS 350 Independent Study standing of visionary leadership, management, 1–4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the depart- communication, strategies for delegation, ment . conflict resolution, and quality control while in Offers an individualized opportunity to study direct clinical practice . Costello, Davies an issue or topic relevant to the theory and/or practice of nursing . Utilizes library research, NURS 455 Clinical Decision-Making

Nursing clinical research, or analysis of advanced clini- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. All nursing courses with cal practice . Beal, Barron the exception of NURS 454 . A final nursing class taught in conjunction NURS 387 Nursing Care of Individuals, with NURS 454 . Focuses on the synthesis of Families, and Communities nursing knowledge required to care for the pa- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 225, NURS 226, tient and family with complex nursing needs . NURS 235, NURS 292 . NURS 249 and NURS Centers on nursing care of patients across the 238 are pre or co-requisites . life span but emphasizes the adult and geriatric Provides an overview of theoretical concepts patient . Assimilates previously learned infor- related to community-based health care and mation to add the depth and breadth necessary family health . Applies concepts of health, to provide holistic care for patients and fami- health assessment, and therapeutic communi- lies in challenging health care circumstances . cation and interviewing within the context of Requires independent preparation and critical the family and community . Focuses on assist- thinking for the synthesis and acquisition of ing the student in the development of nursing new understandings, which will serve as a skills necessary to promote health of families model for the ongoing professional develop- and communities . Gives attention to awareness ment of the nurse as a lifelong learner . Includes of diversity, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge NCLEX-type quizzes and case studies . Costel- to enable the students to provide culturally lo, Duty, Gazarian competent nursing care . Teeley

NURS 454 Leadership and Management in For students enrolled beginning fall 2015: the Clinical Setting 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. All nursing courses with NURS 228 Nursing Theory and Evidence the exception of NURS 455 . Based Practice A Capstone nursing class taught in conjunc- 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. BIOL 110 or BIOL 123, tion with NURS 455 . Focuses on the leadership CHEM 110 (or CHEM 111, and CHEM 112) and management role of the nurse in a precept- This course introduces the student to the ed direct clinical experience . Assists students interrelationships among theory, practice to become effective organizational members and research in professional nursing . Em-

208 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 phasis is placed on the nursing process and comprehensive physical examination skills of evidence-based practice as foundational in adults and children . The lecture component the development of the professional nurse, of the course will present theoretical content as it relates to the cultural, spiritual, biopsy- and clinical application . Labs will be utilized chosocial care of the patient . The student will to practice the required skills, assessments and appreciate the differences between quantitative techniques . Moniz and qualitative research and EBP and will be introduced to concepts of nursing informatics . NURS 331 Pharmacology This course provides an understanding of how 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. BIOL 123 or BIOL 221, quality nursing care affects patient outcomes . BIOL 231, BIOL 232, CHEM 111, and CHEM Christoffersen 112 (or CHEM 110), NURS 228, NURS 295 This course focuses on the pharmacological NURS 229 Nursing Health Promotion and pathophysiological applications necessary 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. NURS 228, NURS 295 for individual patient needs . Uses a systems ap- This course provides an overview of theoreti- proach to cover topics including specific drugs, cal concepts related to health promotion and classifications, side effects, and interactions Nursing disease prevention . The focus of this course with other therapies . Glynn is on assisting students in the development of nursing skills necessary to promote the health NURS 332 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 of communities and populations, and will 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. PSYC 101, NURS 228, assist students in the development of nursing NURS 295, NURS 331 (pre or co-requisite) skills to assist individuals in making choices This course re-enforces skills in assessing a that promote health and wholeness . Students patient’s condition, and focuses on identifying will gain knowledge about communities, pop- significant findings upon which treatment ulation health and health determinants . There decisions are made . In this class, students build is an emphasis on wellness, prevention, health on knowledge of health promotion and assess- promotion and health education as well as a ment and expand this knowledge into caring focus on populations and their environments for individuals with altered health states . as the units of service . Attention is given to Building on an understanding of normal awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivity and anatomy and physiology, concepts of patho- the impact of a connected global community . physiology are integrated . Common diagnostic This course offers a beginning strategy for tests and associated nursing responsibilities improving the health of the public by under- are covered . Clinical and lab experiences focus standing the differences between sick care and in developing proficiency with providing basic health care . Teeley nursing care and comprehensive patient assessment . Williams NURS 295 Clinical Foundations and Health Assessment NURS 333 Maternity Nursing 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. CHEM 110 (or CHEM 111, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 332 . Pre or co-requi- and CHEM 112) BIOL 231, BIOL 232 (co-req- site PSYC 237N or PSYC 235 uisite), and completion of the competency in In this course, students will apply the concepts basic mathematics requirement . of bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmen- Clinical foundations and health assessment tal-spiritual sciences in developing, imple- introduce the student to the clinical skills and menting and evaluating nursing interventions assessment techniques necessary to provide for the childbearing and families experiencing care to patients across the lifespan . The course variances in functional health patterns with a will cover the nursing process, Subjective/ special emphasis on health management and objective assessments, clinical skills, medi- sexuality/reproduction . Clinical experiences cation calculations and administration, and will encompass care of the normal and high

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 209 risk family in both acute and community sive patient assessment, pathophysiology, and settings . Dieujuste pharmacology are reinforced and mastered . Students to introduced to prioritizing and NURS 334 Pediatric Nursing predicting individual’s needs, and evaluating 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 332 . Pre or co-requi- outcomes of care Clinical and lab experiences site PSYC 237N or PSYC 235 focus on implementing and evaluating nursing This course provides the framework for care with increasing independence . ˆGazarian students to apply nursing theory and principles in the promotion, maintenance and NURS 416 Health Care Policy restoration of health for infants, children 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. NURS 333, NURS 334, and their families . Students will integrate NURS 335, NURS 336 concepts of bio-psycho-social-cultural-de- This course presents an overview of health pol- velopmental-spiritual sciences to provide icymaking and describes healthcare policy in evidenced-based, holistic and compassionate the U .S . with specific examples from Medicare, nursing care . Clinical experience in both acute Medicaid, and ongoing healthcare reform . Spe- and community pediatric settings, contextu- cial emphasis is placed on the critical role of alizes learning, facilitates clinical reasoning nurses in policymaking . Building on concepts and comportment through the application introduced in Health Promotion and Disease and integration of nursing science and caring Prevention, the essential functions and ser-

Nursing practice . Berube vices of public health are expanded to include epidemiological and economic concepts and NURS 335 Psychiatric and Mental Health models . This course explores the current U .S . Nursing health care and global systems and issues of 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. NURS 332 . Pre or co-req- access, equity and quality . Teeley uisite PSYC 237N or PSYC 235 This course focuses on the major mental health NURS 417 Professional Role Integration disorders, therapeutic interventions and the 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. NURS 333, NURS 334, role of the nurse in the acute mental health NURS 335, NURS 336 setting . Students will use the nursing process The course prepares the student to develop to enhance their delivery of bio-psycho-so- beginning leadership and management skills . cial-cultural developmental-spiritual nursing The student will develop the role of an effec- care to individuals and their families who are tive, collaborating team member and prepare coping with major mental illnesses . The stu- for future leadership and management roles . dent will integrate interprofessional collabora- Concepts of organizational systems, change tion, patient education and patient advocacy in theory, quality and safety are integrated into the care of the patient with acute mental health the role of the professional nurse . Davies disorders . Clinical experiences will focus on the care of those with acute mental health NURS 418 Complex Nursing Care needs . Lynch, Christoffersen 4 sem . hrs . Prereqs :. NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 335, NURS 336 NURS 346 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 This course focuses on the synthesis of nursing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 332 knowledge required to care for the patient and This course, which builds on Nursing Care to family with complex, multi-system problems . Support Physiologic Functioning 1, applies This course provides students opportunities bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmen- to critically evaluate and apply knowledge and tal-spiritual concepts in developing, imple- skills learned throughout the nursing pro- menting and evaluating nursing interventions gram . The effect of complex health problems for the adult and elderly client experiencing on the individual and their families, the health altered health states . Concepts of comprehen- team and health system is emphasized . Duty

210 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 NURS 419 Capstone Practicum 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NURS 418 Department of Nutrition This Capstone nursing course focuses on improving professional nursing skills in a Elizabeth Metallinos-Katsaras, Chair and Ruby precepted experience . The major focus is on Winslow Linn Professor mastering clinical decision making skills and Teresa Fung, Professor and Director, Didactic preparing for independent professional prac- Program in Dietetics tice . Weekly seminars cultivate group process, Lisa Brown, Associate Professor and Dietetic communication, and the transition from Internship Director student to newly licensed nurse . Costello Kathrina Prelack, Assistant Professor Sharon Gallagher, Associate Professor of Summer Offerings Practice and Assistant Dietetic Internship Based on nursing course sequence . Please Director refer to Nursing Handbook for any updates or Ruth Kimokoti, Research Assistant Professor policy changes . Victoria Bacon, Senior Lecturer Nutrition Karlyn Grimes, Senior Lecturer Nancie Herbold, Professor Emeritus Leah Smith, Administrative Assistant

Housed in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) . The Department of Nutrition offers undergraduate majors preparation for careers in food and nutrition or in dietetics, for graduate work in these areas, and for a track in food service management . The program provides opportunities for all students in the College to become knowledgeable about the fundamental principles of nutrition, dietetics, and food science and current scientific concepts of the relationship between diet and health . The mission of the Simmons College De- partment of Nutrition is twofold . The first is to educate students and foster an appreciation of lifelong learning in preparation for their success in advanced nutrition or dietetics education or employment so that they can be effective in a profession that works to affect the eating behaviors and subsequent health and quality of life of a multicultural and diverse population, a profession that adds to the scientific investigation about food and health, and one that fosters an appreciation of food’s relationship to other sciences; second, to provide the College community with the intellectual basis and professional expertise for achieving and/or maintaining health through food habits .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 211 Career opportunities for nutrition majors of Medicine-Public Health and Professional are available in a variety of settings, including Degree Programs at Tufts University, offers a research, industry, education, health care, joint program for students wishing to complete government, and entrepreneurial endeavors . the academic requirements for the Didactic Students may wish, therefore, to combine Program in Dietetics Certificate . Students their study of nutrition with majors in biol- doing so take courses at Simmons and Tufts ogy, chemistry, communications, education, University concurrently and obtain the D management, public health, or psychology . For PD certificate from Simmons College while those students interested in the field of dietet- completing a Master of Science in Nutrition or ics, the program requires a variety of learning Public Health from Tufts University . For fur- experiences in each of the major areas of the ther information, contact Simmons’s Depart- dietetics profession: clinical, community, and ment of Nutrition, 617-521-2718 . food service management . For some careers, Academic and grade requirements for all such as research, postgraduate education is re- majors and tracks are described in the Nutri- quired . Beginning 2024 it will also be required tion Student Guide, which is available on the to become a registered dietitian . Simmons website and is given to all students Program course requirements are described annually . below . Students interested in research careers in nutrition or dietetics should plan to take Major in Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition additional courses in science and mathematics . The nutrition and dietetics major includes all Students must also maintain an acceptable courses required for the Didactic Program in level of clinical, management, and academic Dietetics (DPD) . The Simmons College Didac- performance to progress to the next nutrition tic Program in Dietetics is currently granted course . Progression is also affected by profes- accreditation by the Accreditation Council for sional behavior and health status . Students Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) should refer to the Department of Nutrition of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 Student Guide regarding criteria for academic South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 6o6o6, 312- performance, professional behavior, and health 899-0040 ext .5400 (see the Didactic Program requirements . Students receive this upon en- in Dietetics section for program goals and trance into one of the nutrition majors . outcomes) . It should be noted that fulfilling the SNHS also offers a post-baccalaureate certif- courses required for the Didactic Program in icate for students who have completed a degree Dietetics is only one step in the credentialing in a different discipline wishing to complete process for dietetics practitioners . In addition the Didactic Program in Dietetics (see major to a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, the un- in nutrition and dietetics for its incorpora- dergraduate DPD completion must be followed tion into this undergraduate major); the latter by the successful completion of an accredited (DPD) is one of the requirements of becom- supervised practice program (e .g ., a dietetic ing credentialed as a registered dietitian . For internship program (DIP)) to ensure eligibility further information see the Simmons College to take the RD examination . The application to Website . Students can also obtain a Master of the DIP is a separate process, and completion Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion of the DPD in no way guarantees acceptance choosing either the Wellness or Entrepre- into a DIP . The dietetics internship application neurship track; concurrently with the DPD process is competitive and not all applicants certificate from Simmons College . For further are accepted . Statistics on the acceptance information, see the Simmons College website . rates to dietetic internships are shown on the In addition, Simmons’ nutrition program, following website: www eatright. org/ACEND/. in conjunction with the Friedman School of content .aspx?id=186 . Nutrition and Science Policy and the School Over the past few years about half of all

212 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 those applying nationally were accepted into NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism dietetic internships nationally . To plan their NUTR 334 Medical Nutrition Therapy schedules appropriately, students should note NUTR 381 Advanced Practice in that the courses in the basic sciences are pre- Community Nutrition requisite to upper-level work in the department NUTR 390 Seminar: Selected Topics in (courses numbered in the 200 and 300 series) . Nutrition Students are expected to meet departmental There are two required social science cours- criteria regarding academic performance, es; at least one of these should be in sociology grades, health status, and professional behav- or psychology . ior . Students must formally apply for this major . Details on these criteria and criteria for accep- Capstone course(s) or Independent Learning tance into the Nutrition and Dietetics major, for the Nutrition and Dietetics Majors are provided in the Department of Nutrition For those students entering as freshman Student Guide . the fall, 2015 or later, there are two Capstone Nutrition courses that are required under the PLAN: Science Requirements these are Advanced Practice in Community All dietetics majors must complete the follow- Nutrition (NUTR 381 and Seminar: Selected ing science requirements: Topics in Nutrition (NUTR 390) . For those BIOL 113 General Biology students entering as freshman prior to the BIOL 221 Microbiology fall 2015 semester, All College independent BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I learning requirement is met by these same two BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II courses: Advanced Practice in Community CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Nutrition (NUTR 381), and Seminar: Selected Inorganic or CHEM 113 Princi- Topics in Nutrition (NUTR 390) . ples of Chemistry CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Suggested Course Sequence for Dietetics Organic or CHEM 224 Organic Major—Please note that all college require- Chemistry I ments noted below are for students entering Fall CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry 2015 or later . MATH 118 Introductory Statistics FIRST YEAR Nutrition Requirements: Students must Fall complete the following nutrition requirements . Boston Course These requirements also fulfill the Didactic Simmons Course- Explore Program in Dietetics requirements: CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science or NUTR 111 Funda- Science mentals of Nutrition Science Language requirement NUTR 201 Advanced Food Science NUTR 231 The Practice of Clinical Dietetics Spring NUTR 237 The Practice of Community CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Nutrition Organic NUTR 248 Food Production and Service Leadership Course Systems Language requirement or Elective or All Col- NUTR 249 Leadership in Food Service lege Requirement (Modes or PLAN) Management

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 213 SECOND YEAR One elective or All College Requirements Fall (Modes or PLAN) BIOL 113 General Biology NUTR 248 Food Production and Service Major in Nutrition and Food Systems The core courses for the Nutrition and Food PSYC 101 (prerequisite for PSYC 232) major are shown below . There are two tracks Simmons Experience under the Nutrition and Food Major: The food Elective or All College Requirements (Modes service management track and the wellness or PLAN) track . Note that the additional courses for each track are listed below . Please note, this major Spring does not fulfill the DPD requirements for BIOL 221 Microbiology becoming a Registered Dietitian . MATH 118 Introductory Statistics The following are the core science/math and NUTR 237 Introduction to nutrition courses for the Nutrition and Food Community Nutrition* major: PSYC 232 Health Psychology* *Please note these comprise a learning com- Science/Math Requirements: munity and must be taken together . CHEM 111 Introduction to Chemistry: *Biology or chemistry can be taken freshman Inorganic Nutrition and sophomore year; sometimes taking chem- BIOL 113 General Biology istry freshman year and biology sophomore MATH 118 Introduction to Statistics year gives students more flexibility later . Nutrition Requirements: THIRD YEAR NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Fall Science BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I NUTR 237 Practice of Community NUTR 201 Advanced Food Science Nutrition Two electives or All College Requirements NUTR 248 Food Production and (Modes or PLAN) Service Systems

Spring Track in Nutrition, Health Promotion and NUTR 249 Leadership in Food Service Wellness Management The Nutrition, Health Promotion and Well- BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II ness track within the Department of Nutrition CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry will lead the student to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food . The track draws FOURTH YEAR across disciplines with courses predominant- Fall ly from the Nutrition Department but also NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism from the departments of: biology, chemistry, NUTR 390 Selected Topics in Nutrition communication, and management . Students Elective or All College Requirements (Modes will gain an appreciation for communicating or PLAN) sound information to targeted populations and communities to encourage individuals to make Spring healthy decisions . The curriculum focuses NUTR 334 Medical Nutrition Therapy on assessing and evaluating community pro NUTR 381 Advanced Practice in grams for established outcome measures . The Community Nutrition Nutrition, Health Promotion, and Wellness NUTR 231 The Practice of Clinical track is for the student who is interested in Dietetics

214 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 communicating nutrition information through Consult with your adviser to choose elec- social media, is interested in exercise as part of tives in psychology and/sociology or possible a holistic approach, and has an entrepreneurial other courses that fit with your career goals . spirit . In addition to the core courses listed above Track in Food Service Management for the Nutrition and Food major, the follow- A possible track within the nutrition program ing courses are required for the Nutrition, is food service management . The following Health Promotion, and Wellness track . A total courses are required: of 72 credits of required and elective courses Science Requirements: are required for this major . BIOL 221 Microbiology Additional Science Requirements: CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I Organic BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II Additional Nutrition Requirements: BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise NUTR 201 Advanced Food Science Nutrition and Health NUTR 249 Leadership in Food Service Additional Nutrition Requirements: Management NUTR 101 Food Science or NUTR 201 NUTR 380 Field Experience Advanced Food Science NUTR 381 Advanced Practice in NUTR 215 Sports Nutrition Community Nutrition (for NUTR 381 Advanced Practice in those who entered prior to Fall Community Nutrition 2015) NUTR 380 Independent Fieldwork or Pick either Option: NUTR 350 Independent Option 1: Study (for those entering MGMT 110 Financial Accounting prior to 2015) MGMT 260 Finance Required Communication/Management Core MGMT 250 Marketing or MG MT 221 Courses: Project Management COMM 121 Visual Communication COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across Option 2: the Media MGMT 137 Entrepreneurship and COMM 124 Media, Message and Society Innovation MGMT 137 Entrepreneurship and MGMT 250 Marketing Innovation MGMT 221 Project Management Required to select ONE of the following Capstone course(s) or Independent Learning Communication Courses: for the Nutrition and Food Majors COMM 163 Radio Operations and For those students entering as freshman the Performance fall, 2015 or later, there is a Capstone course COMM 186 Intro to PR and Marketing requirement under the PLAN . This require- Communication ment is met by taking Advanced Practice of COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Community Nutrition (NUTR 381) . For those Design entering as a freshman prior to the fall 2015, COMM 244 Web Design there is an 8-credit all-College of independent COMM 281 Writing for Pub Relations & learning; four semester hours must be fulfilled Integrated Marketing Com by enrolling in Advanced Practice of Commu- COMM 262 Media Convergence nity Nutrition (NUTR 381) and the remaining Electives

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 215 four semester hours may be met by NUTR 350, Program Goals and Objectives for the NUTR 370, or an appropriate course in anoth- DPD Program er academic department . The mission of the Simmons College Didac- tic Program in Dietetics is to educate students Minor in Nutrition and foster an appreciation of lifelong learning A minor in nutrition consists of the following in preparation for their success in the nutrition courses: and dietetics profession so that they can be ef- NUTR 101 Food Science fective in a profession that improves the eating NUTR 111 Fundamentals of behaviors and subsequent health and quality Nutrition Science or NUTR of life of a multicultural and diverse popula- 112 Introduction to Nutrition tion, a profession that adds to the scientific Science investigation about food and health, and one NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues that fosters an appreciation of nutrition and or NUTR 110 Sociocultural dietetics’ relationship to other sciences . Implications of Nutrition The DPD goals are consistent with the NUTR 248 Food Production and Service mission of the College . The following are the goals for the Simmons College DPD and their One additional NUTR course at the 200-level corresponding outcome measures . or above .

Nutrition Goal #1: The Simmons College DPD will Dietetic Internship prepare graduates to become competent entry The program in nutrition offers an accredited level dietetics professionals . dietetic internship program to prepare bac- Corresponding program outcomes: calaureate nutrition graduates for entry-level a . At least 70% of those students enrolled in dietetic practice and eligibility for the registra- the BS/DPD and DPD Certificate will com- tion examination . The emphasis of the eight- plete it within 150% of the time planned for month program is on community dietetics completion (i e. . 6 years) . practice health promotion and wellness . Ad- b . Over a five-year period, the pass rate for mission to the nutrition and dietetics program/ both BS/DPD and DPD Certificate gradu- certificate does not guarantee admission to a ates taking the registration examination for dietetic internship . Please go to the Simmons the first time will be at least 80% . College website for further details . c . At least 75 % of graduates will assign a 4 Certificate of Didactic Program in (i e. ., “agree”) or a 5 (i e. ., “strongly agree”) Dietetics (DPD) to being prepared on 75% of the items (that pertain to content they learned at Simmons) The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) on the graduate survey . fulfills one of the requirements for becoming d . At least 75% of Directors of Supervised a registered dietitian . The courses required for Practice will rate Simmons College DPD this program can be completed within the con- graduates as acceptable or higher on 75% of text of the Simmons College curriculum either items listed on the survey . as a part of a bachelor’s degree or in addition to an already completed bachelor’s degree Goal #2: The DPD will prepare graduates through the DPD Certificate . to succeed in one or more of the following: a graduate program, an accredited dietetic internship program, or employment .

Corresponding program outcomes: a . Over a five-year period, 50% of BS/DPD,

216 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 and 70% of DPD graduates will apply to 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995, telephone: supervised practice programs within 12 800-877-1600 ext .5400 . months of completing the program . b . Over a five-year period, 55% of BS/DPD Accelerated Degree Programs and 80% of DPD Certificate students who There are three accelerated degree options apply to supervised practice programs will that allow a student to pursue a graduate be accepted within 12 months of completing degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion the program . after completing their BS in Nutrition, Exercise c . Within 12 months of completing the Science or Public Health . program, at least 70% of both BS/DPD and Please visit the Simmons College website DPD Certificate graduates who did not to view the Nutrition Catalog for graduate apply or were not accepted to a DIP, and requirements . Students may apply to the joint who are seeking employment or graduate programs during their second semester junior education, will secure one or more of the year . Formal application should be made to

following: appointment to a graduate pro- the Admissions Office, School of Nursing and Nutrition gram, or employment . Health Sciences . The application requirements for all three programs are as follows: Goal #3: The DPD will prepare graduates to • The student must be earning a BS degree, serve a culturally diverse population . have completed the prerequisites for the MS degree, and be in their junior year of their Corresponding program outcomes: BS . a . 75% of graduates will report satisfaction • The student must have maintained satisfac- with their ability to serve culturally diverse tory academic progress in their coursework groups . and attained a final minimum GPA of 3 .3 at the time of their application (GPA usually As part of our accreditation requirements through their fall semester of their junior set forth by the Accreditation Council for Edu- year) . cation in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) we • The student must show strong evidence of have set forth the aforementioned measurable communication skills and motivation . outcome objectives, which track our progress The student must present two favorable letters toward attaining the aforementioned goals . of recommendation from Simmons College For those students who have already com- faculty members; at least one must be from a pleted a bachelor’s degree and who would like full time faculty member in the department to complete solely the DPD requirements to of their major . become a registered dietitian, the Simmons • In order for an accepted student to continue College Certificate in the Didactic Program in with the program after her/his senior year Dietetics is a post-baccalaureate program that (UG), she/he must meet the following aca- allows students to do just the DPD . demic standards her/his senior year . Even students who have already obtained a • Have maintained satisfactory academic bachelor’s degree in a different discipline can progress in coursework through the Spring complete the DPD certificate program in order semester of her/his senior year and attained to apply for a supervised practice program a final undergraduate minimum GPA of 3 .0 (e .g ., dietetic internship) .Please go to the Sim- upon graduation (including spring semester mons College Website for further details . grades) . The Simmons College Nutrition Program’s • Have met the MS in Nutrition and Health Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently Promotion requirement of attaining a granted accreditation by the Accreditation minimum of a B in each of the graduate Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietet- courses taken as part of the program during ics (ACEND, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 217 her/his senior year . Specific criteria for each 410 Research Methods and SNHS 450 Health program are listed below . Care Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, are taken in the senior year . BS/MS in Nutrition/Nutrition and Health Promotion Master of Science in Nutrition This program allows students interested in The Master of Science in Nutrition and Health nutrition to obtain a BS in nutrition and a MS Promotion is designed for those who wish in nutrition and health promotion in an accel- to be leaders in nutrition and wellness . The erated five-year program . program attracts students with backgrounds Working with her advisor, a student will in such disciplines as nutrition, biology, health take SNHS 410 Research Methods and SNHS sciences, health education, athletic training, 450 The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary exercise physiology, or physical education, as Perspectives during the fall and spring of her well as those with bachelor’s degrees in other senior year, respectively . fields wishing to enter the nutrition field . This program builds upon the decades-long exper- BS/MS in Exercise Science/Nutrition tise of the Simmons undergraduate program in and Health Promotion nutrition and the interdisciplinary resources This program allows students interested in available in the School of Nursing and Health exercise science and nutrition to obtain a BS Sciences programs in physical therapy, and

Nutrition in exercise science and a MS in nutrition and primary health care nursing . Students are also health promotion . Working with an advisor, a able to take relevant elective courses in the student will take SNHS 410 Research Meth- Simmons graduate programs in Communica- ods and SNHS 450 The Health Care System: tions, Management, Education, and Library Interdisciplinary Perspectives during the fall and Information Science . There are two and spring semester of the senior year . Please concentrations: Wellness and Entrepreneur- see the Department of Biology for the required ship . For further information, please go to the courses to enter this program . Simmons College website .

BS Public Health/MS Nutrition Certificate in Sports Nutrition Program This certificate combines nutrition and exer- The Public Health major is an interdisciplinary cise knowledge to build competence in the area major in Biology and Sociology and offers two of fitness . For further details, please go to the tracks (Biology and Sociology) . An accelerated Simmons College website . five-year BS Public Health (Biology track)/ MS Nutrition program is jointly offered by the COURSES Biology Department, College of Arts and Sci- ences, and the Nutrition Department, School NUTR 101 Food Science (M4) (S-1,2) of Health Sciences . 4 sem . hrs . Students complete this accelerated BS/MS Studies the basic principles of food science and program in five years and receive a Bachelor of their applications to food selection, prepa- Science degree with a major in Public Health ration, preservation, and storage as well as and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition factors affecting food safety and sanitation, and Health Promotion . Graduates of this palatability, and nutrients . Introduces current program will find opportunities and careers in issues (biotechnology, genetically modified a variety of fields promoting health, which in- foods) for discussion . Requires writing of clude research, government programs, weight scientific reports of laboratory experiments . loss centers, and exercise facilities . Working Includes lecture and laboratory . Laboratory with an advisor, two graduate courses, SNHS coat required . Staff

218 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications of future world food needs . Uses examples from Nutrition (M5) (F-1,2) both developed and developing countries to 4 sem . hrs . provide an overview of national and interna- Studies food habits, particularly as reflected tional politics influencing food and nutrition in the food patterns of various groups who policies . Kimokoti have immigrated to the U .S . throughout its history . Examines health status of these diverse NUTR 201 Advanced Food Science (F-1,2) populations; the multiple meanings of food in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or 112 . daily life, culture, religion, and among various Applies natural and physical sciences to the societies and ethnicities; and culturally appro- study of food science . Emphasizes modern priate counseling; and develops an apprecia- food production, preservation, safety, process tion of the many underlying similarities across controls, product development, and current cultures . Carlin food science topics . Focuses laboratory work on experimental design and evaluation, fol-

NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition Sci- lowed by independent research projects and Nutrition ence (M4) (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) seminars . Emphasizes scientific report writing . 4 sem . hrs . Includes lecture and laboratory . Laboratory Studies these basic concepts: functions of nu- coat required . Prelack trients in the human organism, nutrient needs at varying stages of the life cycle, and nutrition NUTR 215 Sports Nutrition (S-1,2) status . Examines the health effects of nutrient 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or NUTR 112 . inadequacies and excesses . Discusses the sci- Provides current nutrition information that is entific basis of recommended nutrient intake applicable to individuals involved with sports, and dietary guidelines for the U .S . population . exercise, and/or personal physical activity . Includes lecture and laboratory . Laboratory Provides an overview of how nutrition and experimentation demonstrates or tests the physical activity reduce the risk of chronic nutrition principles presented in the lectures . disease, how macro and micronutrients affect Brown, Gallagher energy metabolism and athletic performance, and how food delivers the fuel for optimal NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science performance . Grimes (F-1,2; S-1,2;U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . NUTR 231 The Practice of Clinical Dietetics Studies the functions of nutrients and their re- (S-1,2) quirement in the body, their effects on health, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or 112 . and nutrient needs during different stages of Offers an opportunity to work with practic- the life cycle . Discusses the effects of nutrient ing nutritionists at a major medical center to deficiencies and excesses as well as the dietary review medical records, interview and assess reference intakes and guidelines for the U .S . clients’ nutritional status, and counsel clients . population . Brown Immunization record and other College health requirements, Criminal Record Check (CORI), NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues credit check, laboratory coat, and ID required . (M5) (F-1,2; S-1,2) Prelack 4 sem . hrs . Exploration of the world food situation, NUTR 237 The Practice of Community hunger, malnutrition, sustainable agriculture, Nutrition (F-1,2; S-1,2) politics, and distribution of wealth and power . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or 112 and con- Acquaints students with nutrition issues, and sent of the instructor . the nature and dimensions of present and Studies community nutrition, the practice of

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 219 applied nutrition, and nutrition education in Includes three-hour lecture plus two-hour community health care and other settings . laboratory . Fung Emphasizes the principles of education that are basic to effective learning by the clients . Exam- NUTR 334 Medical Nutrition Therapy (S-1,2) ines federal programs aimed at nutrition-re- 6 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 311 . lated health problems . Includes assignments Examines selected pathophysiologic concepts, to community fieldwork placements (outside including mechanisms of disease causation, of regular class time) . Requires a Criminal immune processes, cellular growth and pro- Record Check (CORI), a Department of Social liferation, and dysfunctions of the circulatory, Services check, proof of MMR vaccination, and respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, renal, a negative TB test within six months . Metalli- hepatic, and endocrine systems . Also consid- nos-Katsaras, Brown ers risk factors and physiological adaptation to various disease conditions . Emphasizes NUTR 248 Food Production and Service medical nutrition therapy in acute and chronic Systems (F-1,2) disease . Includes five hour lecture plus online 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or 112 . discussion . Prelack Studies the systems approach to food production, assembly, distribution, and service to NUTR 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) individuals and groups; methods of producing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor .

Philosophy quality food in quantity to achieve organiza- Directed study addresses coursework required tional and nutritional goals, including menu for the major or degree not being offered for- planning, food service sanitation, HACCP, and mally that semester . Students work under the exploration of careers in food service . close supervision of a faculty member . Consent is required for a directed study, which does NUTR 249 Leadership in Food Service Man- not count toward the independent learning agement (S-1,2) requirement . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 111 or 112 . Focuses on the controls of the food service sys- NUTR 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) tem: accounting, budgeting, pricing, and reg- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . ulations . Discusses theories and applications Provides an opportunity for independent study of human resources management, marketing, in one of the areas of nutrition . and organizational design . Emphasizes team approaches to solving problems of food service NUTR 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) design, staffing, operations, food service 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . software systems, and quality and productivity Provides an individual field experience in one management . of the areas of nutrition . Not available in summer . Metallinos-Katsaras NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 231, BIOL 232, NUTR 380 Field Experience (F-1,2; S-1,2) CHEM 223, NUTR 111/112, and consent of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . instructor . Individual field experience in one of the areas Considers nutritional biochemistry and the of nutrition . metabolic role of nutrients throughout the human life cycle . Studies recommended intakes NUTR 381 Advanced Practice in Community of nutrients, along with the complete cycle Nutrition (S-1,2) of nutrient ingestion, absorption, utilization, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. NUTR 237, senior stand- and excretion . Examines advanced concepts ing, and consent of the instructor . in physiology and biochemistry in order to ex- Offers advanced study in community nutrition plain nutrient function and interdependence . theory and practice . Emphasizes evaluating

220 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 the effectiveness of a variety of community nutrition programs and increasing skills in Department of Philosophy the counseling/ teaching of clients, families, other health professionals, and the public at Wanda Torres Gregory, Professor and Chair of large . Requires each student to examine in Philosophy depth a particular problem in community Diane Grossman, Professor of Philosophy and nutrition through a six-hour-a-week fieldwork Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies placement . Immunization records and college Sue Stafford, Professor Emerita health requirements may be a condition for Shirong Luo, Associate Professor of Philosophy some field placements . Some placements may Rob Eason, Lecturer require students to undergo a Criminal Record Kaplan Hasanoglu, Lecturer Check (CORI) . Brown, Gallagher Julia Legas, Lecturer Lendsey Melton, Lecturer NUTR 390 Seminar: Selected Topics in Nu- Jo Trigilio, Senior Lecturer Philosophy trition (F-1,2) Rachel Lacasse, Administrative Assistant 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. MATH 118, NUTR 311, senior standing, and consent of the instructor . Philosophy is that discipline in which ques- This is a writing intensive course that exam- tioning is central . It cultivates sensitivity to ines in depth selected topics in nutrition and values, to systems of thought, and to other introduces students to research methods and people . By sharpening the skills of critical materials used in nutrition research . Empha- analysis and clarity in thinking, philosophy sizes student initiative, oral presentation skills, fosters the intellectual flexibility necessary to participation, and leadership and expects meet any challenge . The philosophy major pro- integration and application of knowledge vides excellent preparation for graduate work acquired throughout a student’s undergraduate in law, theology, education, psychology, health classes . Lectures and discussions supplement- fields, and public affairs . Students may elect a ed with workshops . A substantial amount of double major if they wish to relate their study independent work is required outside of class . of philosophy directly to another subject . In Metallinos-Katsaras the past, students have chosen double majors coupling philosophy with women’s and gender studies, management, political science, En- glish, nursing, and psychology . A philosophy minor is also a popular option .

Learning Objectives 1 . Knowledge of the main problems and positions in at least three periods in the history of philosophy; 2 . Knowledge of the basic theory and standard methods of analysis and evaluation in (mathematical or informal) logic; 3 . Knowledge of a variety of ethical theories; and 4 . In-depth understanding of particular philosophical problems, domains, or positions

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 221 Major in Philosophy faith to reason, and the meaning of death in The philosophy major requires 40 semester light of differing analyses . Luo hours (ten courses) . All majors must take PHIL 122 or PHIL 123, PHIL 130, at least three [PHIL 122 Critical Thinking courses in the history of philosophy (PHIL 241, 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. 242, 243, 244, or 245), at least two other inter- Introduces critical thinking and writing . mediate level courses, and the Capstone PHIL Topics include the nature of argument—both 390, which may be taken more than once . inductive and deductive, deductive argument Students are encouraged to take independent patterns, informal logical fallacies, non-argu- learning courses that best match their career mentative persuasion, and the critical evalua- plans (PHIL 350, 355, or 370) . tion of claims . Torres Gregory

Minor in Philosophy PHIL 123 Symbolic Logic (M3) (F-1,2) A minor in philosophy requires PHIL 122 or 4 sem . hrs . PHIL 123, two history of philosophy courses Explores argument forms and the nature of va- (PHIL 241, 242, 243, 244, or 245), and two lidity and deductive reasoning, including proof electives . procedures, truth tables, syllogisms, quantifi- cation, and predicate logic . Torres Gregory Honors in Philosophy PHIL 130 Ethics (M6) (S-1,2) Philosophy Students eligible for honors in philosophy must 4 sem . hrs . have a GPA of 3 .67 or higher in philosophy, Focuses on the theoretical approaches to they must complete a thesis in philosophy by ethics in the classical western tradition (Plato, taking PHIL 355 (one or two semesters), they Aristotle, Kant, Mill) and in multicultural and must receive a grade of A or A- in that thesis, contemporary perspectives . Topics include the- and they must present their thesis to the facul- ories of the good, moral relativism, concepts ty of the Philosophy Department . of moral obligation, definitions of virtue, and COURSES utilitarian philosophy . Torres Gregory PHIL 119 World Religions (F-1,2) PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics (M6) (F-1,2, 4 sem . hrs . S-1,2) Explores the fundamental belief systems of 4 sem . hrs . Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Examines moral questions concerning rights Judaism, Islam, and Christianity . Luo and responsibilities in professional biomedical relationships . Includes issues such as truth-tell- PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy: the ing, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, Big Questions (M6) (F-1) patient self-determination, reproductive tech- 4 sem . hrs . nologies, euthanasia, eugenics, and broader Introduces the central questions and major questions of justice in health care . Staff thinkers of philosophy: Does God exist? What is real? Why be moral? What can we know? [PHIL 132 Philosophy and the Arts (M1) What matters? Grossman 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Explores basic philosophical issues that cut PHIL 121 Philosophy of Religion (M6) (S-1,2) broadly across the various arts, using historical 4 sem . hrs . and recent writings . Explores issues including Explores a cluster of problems and competing the definition of art, artistic intentions and perspectives: the nature of religious language, interpretation, expression, representation, the evidence for and against the existence of emotion and the arts, the value of art, and the God, the problem of evil, the relationship of role of art in society . Luo

222 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 PHIL 133 Asian Philosophy (M6) (S-1) PHIL 223 Philosophy of Diversity (M6) (S- 4 sem . hrs . 1,2) Studies Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, and 4 sem . hrs . Buddhism . Analyzes Asian views on ethics, Investigates the nature of social roles in politics, the nature of ultimate reality, and the relation to self-understanding . How is identity understanding of human life through ancient constituted? What role have race, gender, and and modern texts . Discusses concepts such as sexuality played in traditional philosophy? reincarnation, karma, yoga, dharma nirvana, Are “race,” “gender,” and “sexuality” natural? enlightenment, jen, li, tao, and yin and yang . Does it matter? How do we understand power Luo and privilege? How should identity and public policy, including law, interrelate? Grossman, PHIL 136 Philosophy of Human Nature (M6) Trigilio (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . PHIL 225 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Philosophy Explores human nature from the perspective Information Technology (M6) (F-2) of different cultural traditions in philosophy, 4 sem . hrs . as well as scientific, religious, and feminist Offers students involved in all aspects of infor- viewpoints . Includes topics such as the views mation technology an opportunity to reflect of sociobiologists and their critics, the mind/ on the unique responsibilities of information body dualism of Descartes, physicalism, the technology professionals, the benefits and the nature of the self, and the possibility and rele- costs of various aspects of the technology, and vance of machine intelligence . Staff the implications for the future of currently evolving technologies . Trigilio PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics (M6) (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . PHIL/POLS 232 Theories of Justice (M6) Explores philosophical issues underlying envi- (S-2) ronmental and ecological controversies . Issues 4 sem . hrs . include whether the value of a human being is Discusses classic and contemporary theories of fundamentally different from the value of oth- political justice . Topics include the relationship er living species or of the environment itself, of personal ethics to political justice, the extent what role consumer goods and services play in of our obligations to the state, the nature and a good life, and whether environmental con- proper scope of liberty and equality, and the sciousness conflicts with a good life . Trigilio relationship of justice to various economic and social systems . Grossman PHIL 152 Philosophy through Literature and Film (M2) (F-1,2; S-1,2) PHIL 237 Philosophy of Mind (M6) (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy Examines philosophical themes and issues or psychology or consent of the instructor . found in major works of literature and film . Explores the nature of human consciousness Based on a realization that meaning and truth and the self . Focuses on the views of contem- arise through reflection upon everyday lived porary philosophers, psychologists, and Asian reality, we explore how one lives, struggles, and religious thinkers; readings include classical creates meaning in one’s search for identity, authors such as Descartes as well as contempo- wholeness, and truth by examining works of rary philosophers such as Daniel Dennett . Staff literature and film through various lenses of critical analysis . Staff PHIL 241 The Beginnings of Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle (M5) (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 223 or consent of the instructor . existentialism, philosophy of language, and Explores the origins of Western philosophy in postmodernism, and raises questions about the Greek tradition, offering an opportunity the future of philosophy . Studies authors such to get in at the start of the conversation when as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Wittgenstein, Western philosophy was first shaping the Quine, and Derrida . Torres Gregory concepts and questions that still concern us today . Plato and his precursors and Aristotle PHIL 245 Existentialism (S-2) and his followers are conversation partners for 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy the semester . Luo or consent of the instructor . Examines some of the major themes of existen- PHIL 242 Making of the Modern Mind (M5) tialist thought using the work of Kierkegaard, (S-1) Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre, de Beau- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy voir, and others . Addresses questions like: How or consent of the instructor . does the reality of death affect the meaning of Considers the modern period in philosophy, life? Is existence absurd? Is human freedom a which, beginning with Descartes and ending benefit or a burden? What does it mean to live with Kant, reflects the radical changes occur- authentically? Grossman ring in society at that time resulting, in particular, from the scientific revolution . Analyzes [PHIL 258 Special Topics in Philosophy

Philosophy some of those changes, focusing on the major 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy philosophical views of the period . Examines or consent of the instructor . Not offered in issues of personal identity, knowledge, the ex- 2014–2016 ]. istence of God, and the nature of the external Offers an in-depth examination of an issue or world . Grossman theme of philosophical importance . Topic to be announced . Staff PHIL 243 Mind, Politics, and Society: 19th-Century Philosophy (M5) (F-2) PHIL 350 Independent Study (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . or consent of the instructor . Staff Discusses philosophy in the 19th century as it struggles with its disenchantment with PHIL 355 Thesis (F, S) modern optimism and raises new questions 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing and about political revolution, utopian visions of consent of the instructor . Staff society, personal despair and human freedom, economic turmoil, control and wealth, and PHIL 370 Internship (F, S) subjectivity and truth . Examines the views of 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the super- thinkers including Hegel, Marx, Schopenhau- vising faculty member . er, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche . Torres Gregory In collaboration with the Career Education Center and under supervision by a depart- [PHIL 244 Contemporary Philosophy ment faculty member, students intern 10 to 15 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. One course in philosophy hours a week (for 4 credits) in workplace sites or consent of the instructor . Not offered in connected to their major . Students complete a 2014–2016 ]. final paper that reflects on their experience and Discusses contemporary philosophy as it brings together theory and practice . Staff reflects on its own methodology and turns that reflection into self-criticism . Explores some of PHIL 390 Seminar (S-2) the directions that philosophy has taken since 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. At least one course in the 20th century, including phenomenology, philosophy or women’s and gender studies

224 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 or junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor . Doctor of Physical Therapy This Capstone course intensively examines a Program particular philosopher, philosophical school of thought, or philosophical problem . Staff Amy Heath, Chair and Assistant Professor of Practice Additional Courses for Majors Justin Jones, Associate Chair and Associate In addition to those listed above, the following Professor of Practice courses may be counted towards the philoso- Justin Beebe, Assistant Professor phy major: Jennifer Bottomley, Associate Professor of

WGST 111 Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Practice Physical Therapy Bisexual, and Transgender George Coggeshall, Associate Professor of Studies Practice WGST 380 Gender and Queer Theory Amit Dashottar, Assistant Professor WGST 354 Feminist Theories James Huddleston, Associate Professor of Practice Elizabeth Murphy, Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor of Practice Alia Sullivan, Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor of Practice Lisa Rosmarin, Administrative Assistant

Simmons College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is nationally respected as a leader in physical therapy education for over 50 years . For students entering as first year undergraduates, the major extends over a period of six years . During the first three years, students fulfill requirements in the necessary basic and social sciences, liberal arts, and electives . In addition students will complete the prerequisites for admission into the DPT program and the coursework required for a BS degree in Exercise Science . During the final three years, those students who meet the GPA criteria are enrolled in the DPT program in the School for Nursing and Health Sciences and take courses in the DPT curriculum . At the end of the first year in the DPT program, students receive a BS degree in Exercise Science . After an additional two years in the professional program, at the end of six years at Simmons, a clinical doctoral degree is awarded (DPT) . The successful completion of the doctoral degree is required to be eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) to gain licensure to practice as a physical therapist . Situated in the School of Nursing and Health

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 225 Sciences, the DPT program offers a unique eleven required prerequisite science courses at interdisciplinary environment that prepares Simmons, and you must earn a minimum of graduates to meet the challenges of today’s a 3 .25 GPA for the prerequisite courses and a health-care system . minimum overall GPA of 3 .25 in order to be The curriculum emphasizes a prob- considered for matriculation into the DPT pro- lem-based, self-directed approach to learning . gram . Additionally, you will need to meet all Case studies are used to integrate basic science the requirements for an undergraduate degree and clinical knowledge and skills in conjunc- from Simmons . tion with psychosocial, ethical, and behavioral aspects of patient care . In small group Major in Exercise Science tutorials, students work closely with individual Majors will complete four prerequisite courses, faculty to explore information and develop ten core courses, plus two electives spread out clinical insights and professional behaviors . across their four years . All majors are required Professional practice is a fundamental to have Basic Life Support and First Aid Certi- component of the curriculum accomplished fications by the end of the junior year . through integrated clinical experiences and full-time clinical experiences . DPT graduates The suggested sequence is: practice in a variety of health care settings with individuals of all ages . In clinical practice First Year

Physical Therapy Physical Simmons graduates demonstrate excellent BIOL 113 General Biology clinical skills, leadership, and confidence as (prereq . for BIOL 246) successful practitioners . CHEM 111 Introduction to Chemistry Throughout the six years at Simmons, (prereq . for BIOL 231) students must meet certain academic require- CHEM 112 Organic Chemistry I ments . These requirements should be reviewed (prereq . for BIOL 231) by the student with their advisor periodically to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken Second Year toward meeting them . Students must complete BIOL 231 Anatomy & Physiology I all prerequisite and PLAN required courses by BIOL 232 Anatomy & Physiology II the end of their third year at Simmons . BIOL 246 Foundations in Exercise and In order to matriculate into the professional Health program, students must have a 3 .25 GPA in the MATH 118 Introductory Statistics prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, phys- PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological ics, anatomy and physiology, exercise physiolo- Science gy, psychology, and statistics) at the end of the NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition junior year and a 3 .25 overall GPA . If at any Science time a student’s academic work, conduct, or health is unsatisfactory, she may be required to Third Year* withdraw from the major . Further descriptions BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology (prereq . of the academic requirements, student respon- for SNHS 361) sibilities, and the curriculum for the Doctor PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I of Physical Therapy program can be viewed (prereq . for BIOL 362) online . See Simmons College Website for more SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and information . Prescription You may apply to Simmons as an under- PSYC 232 Health Psychology graduate transfer student and be considered for admission to the Doctor of Physical Ther- CPR with AED Training* apy program . You must complete six of the First Aid Certification * *both offered on campus at cost

226 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 *If you are approved by the Department of Physical Therapy and are able to progress into Program in Physics the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in your 4th year you must also complete: Michael Kaplan, Professor PHYS 111 & 111L Introduction to Physics II Michael Jordan, Senior Lecturer and lab Mirela Mustata, Lecturer One Elective Mariam Ismail, Assistant Professor

Fourth Year Housed in the Department of Chemistry and If you remain in the Exercise Science Program Physics, the program in Physics helps one to earn a BS in Exercise Science you must understand the basic, universal laws of the complete: natural world and appreciate how this knowl- BIOL 370 Internship (8 credits) edge is used to design diverse devices that have BIOL 362 Kinesiology tremendous implications for our lives, such Two Electives as pacemakers, artificial limbs, integrated cir-

cuits, or rocket engines . Physics also enhances Physics *If you progress into the DPT program, to earn preparation for careers in medicine, health the BS in Exercise Science, you can apply the sciences, industry, and education . Courses em- courses in the first year of the DPT program to phasize the applications of physics and provide fulfilling the BS in Exercise Science require- important problem-solving skills as well as ments . The DPT program is 99 credits (includ- laboratory and computer-related experience . ing the combined undergraduate 4th Year/Year Students who major in Physics can use up 1 in the graduate program) . to one AP test score of five to replace a core Thirty hours of work or volunteer/ observation requirement of the major PHYS 112 . Students experience in physical therapy are required . who major in Physics can use an IB test score These hours give you a firsthand picture of the of six or seven to replace a core requirement of profession that you have chosen . The graduate the major PHYS 112 or PHYS 112 and PHYS DPT program involves a full-time commit- 113, respectively . ment over a three year period, including sum- mers, beginning in the summer following the Honors in Physics third year . Graduation is in May of the fourth The Department of Chemistry and Physics (BS degree) and sixth (DPT degree) years . The will grant Chemistry & Physics Departmental program affiliates with approximately 300 -in Honors to students graduating with majors stitutions across the country, offering students within the Department who have earned a wide variety of clinical settings in which to a cumulative GPA of 3 .8 or above and also participate in the practice of physical therapy . earned an “Honors Thesis” designation . An [The] Doctor of Physical Therapy program at “Honors Thesis” designation will be awarded Simmons College is accredited by the Com- to an exceptional senior thesis completed for mission on Accreditation in Physical Thera- Independent Study within the Department; py Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax earning an A on all three categories—work in Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: the laboratory, written thesis document, and 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta org;. thesis defense . website: http://www capteonline. org. . Major in Physics The physics major focuses on the theoretical framework of the discipline, emphasizes student research, and highlights the properties and structure of materials .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 227 Requirements: Physics majors take the follow- instrumentation . The experience and knowl- ing courses: edge gained are particularly relevant because PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I technological advances in all areas, from grow- PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II ing artificial skin to developing faster comput- PHYS 201 Wave Phenomena and ers, are critically dependent on innovations in Introductory Modern Physics materials research . This minor is particularly PHYS 300 Mechanics appropriate for biology, chemistry, or biochem- PHYS 305 Electricity and Magnetism istry majors or pre-medical (veterinary or den- PHYS 332 Quantum Mechanics and tal) students, especially those interested in the Molecular Structure high-tech industry or medical research . The PHYS 331 Thermodynamics and minor may also be attractive to anyone with an Kinetics interest in science and/or problem solving and PHYS 350 Independent Learning laboratory skills . (8 credits) PHYS 390 Physics Seminar Requirements 20 credits chosen as follows: Choose 4 credits from the following courses: PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I PHYS 120 Materials: Properties PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II PHYS 121 Materials: Structure PHYS 201 Wave Phenomena and Intro-

Physics PHYS 220 Materials Modeling duction to Modern Physics PHYS 310 Materials Research Methods I PHYS 311 Materials Research Methods II Choose 8 credits from the following (at least PHYS 333 Advanced Topics in Modern one 300-level): Physics PHYS 120 Materials: Properties (2 credits) Prerequisites and other required courses: PHYS 121 Materials: Structure (2 credits) MATH 120 Calculus I PHYS 220 Materials Modeling (2 credits) MATH 121 Calculus II PHYS 233 The Physics of Medical MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus Imaging CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: PHYS 245 Biophysics Inorganic or CHEM 113 PHYS 226 Electrical, Magnetic, and Principles of Chemistry Elastic Properties of Materials CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: PHYS 300 Mechanics Organic or CHEM 224 PHYS 305 Electricity and Magnetism Organic Chemistry PHYS 310 Material Research Methods I CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis PHYS 311 Materials Research Methods II Additional upper-level mathematics and com- PHYS 331 Thermodynamics and puter science courses are also highly recom- Kinetics mended . PHYS 332 Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure Minor in Physics PHYS 333 Advanced Topics in Modern A minor in physics of materials exposes Physics students to some of the key topics in materials science and provides an opportunity to participate in materials research and use advanced

228 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 COURSES energy, and momentum . Additional material drawn from kinetic theory, heat, and thermo- PHYS/BIOL 103 Great Discoveries in Science dynamics . First course in physics for science (M4) (F) majors . Three hours of lecture, a one-hour in- 4 sem . hrs . teractive problem-solving session, and a three- Focuses on breakthrough ideas concerning hour laboratory per week . Kaplan & Jordan the universal laws of nature, the origin and composition of the universe, the nature of PHYS 120 Materials: Properties matter, and the origin and evolution of life . 2 sem . hrs . Encourages learning through inquiry and Largely through experimentation, examines cooperative strategies to foster an appreciation some of the ways in which one characterizes of the processes, accomplishments, and limita- and/or measures a material’s mechanical, tions of science . Three hours of lecture and a electrical, thermal, magnetic, optical, and three-hour laboratory per week . Designed for electrical properties . Also investigates the way non-majors . Jordan in which processing conditions may influence

properties and how this information can be Physics PHYS 105 Science and Technology in the Ev- used to construct useful devices . One and a eryday World: The Way Things Work (M4) (S) half hours of lecture per week . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Traces the development of technology, pro- PHYS 121 Materials: Structure vides insight into the fundamentals of modern 2 sem . hrs . science and technology, emphasizes the syn- Focuses on the theories that explain mechan- ergy between the two, and provides practical ical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, optical, experience in dealing with real systems and and electrical properties . Examples include devices found in daily life . Three hours of theories related to atomic structure and lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week . interatomic bonding, imperfections in solids, Designed for non-majors . Jordan diffusion, stress/strain and elastic properties, phase transformations conductivity, magnet- PHYS 110 Introductory Physics I (M4) (F) ic interactions, and optical absorption and PHYS 111 Introductory Physics II (S) luminescence . Introduces X-ray diffraction 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Secondary school alge- and molecular modeling through laboratory bra . (PHYS 110 is prereq . to PHYS 111 ). experiments and simulations . One and a half Teaches the fundamentals of physics for hours of lecture per week . Staff students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry . Topics drawn from mechanics, PHYS 201 Wave Phenomena and Introducto- electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, ry Modern Physics (F) optics, and modern physics . Three hours of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 112/113 . lecture, a three-hour laboratory and one-hour Focuses on wave properties common to both interactive problem-solving session per week . optics and acoustics and then extends these Mustata topics to introduce key ideas in modern physics . Rounds out a general background in PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I (M4) physics and is recommended, along with PHYS (F) 112/113, for preparation for the MCAT exam PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II (S) and as preparation for CHEM/PHYS 332 . 4 or 8 sem . hrs . (PHYS 112 is prereq . to PHYS Kaplan 113 ). Concentrates on the subjects of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism and on the concepts of particle and field, motion, mass, force,

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 229 PHYS/CHEM 220 Materials Modeling biomembranes, assemblies of biomolecules, 2 sem . hrs . cells/neurons and discuss recent developments, Provides a hands-on introduction to the use of such as protein folding, DNA/RNA conforma- computer methods for discovery and assess- tions, molecular motors and optical tweezers . ment of novel materials . Teaches the use of a variety of molecular and materials modeling PHYS 300 Mechanics (S-2) software and presents the principles, benefits, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 201 and MATH 220 . and pitfalls associated with this approach to Examines the fundamental principles of New- the study of materials . Emphasizes modeling tonian mechanics; the conservation laws, the projects and genuine research applications of dynamics of a particle, including oscillations computer modeling . Staff and central force motion; and the dynamics of a system of particles . Includes laboratory work . PHYS 226 Electrical, Magnetic, and Elastic Kaplan Properties of Materials 2 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 112/113 . PHYS 305 Electricity and Magnetism (S-1) Introduces the microscopic physics of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 201 and MATH 220 . properties of materials . Basis for discussion Examines the fundamental principles of elec- includes fundamental concepts of the localized tromagnetic theory through the introduction and delocalized (collectivized) electrons . Dis- of Maxwell’s equations and discusses elec-

Physics cusses traditional solid state topics, as well as trical and magnetic fields in matter . Stresses modern phenomena such as high-temperature applications to contemporary devices . Includes superconductivity, ferroelasticity, and colossal laboratory work . Kaplan magnetoresistance . Kaplan PHYS 310 Materials Research Methods I PHYS 233 The Physics of Medical Imaging 2 sem . hrs . (S-1) Offers a clear understanding of and experience 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 110 or PHYS 112 . with particular instruments or techniques This course describes the historical and techni- (such as high-vacuum systems, thin-film cal aspects of medical imaging and provides a deposition, spincoating, photolithography, basic understanding of the physical functional self-assembly, and micro patterning) used in mechanisms of these technologies . Topics will the preparation of thin films or selectively include X-ray, computed tomography (CT), activated surfaces . Emphasizes the influence fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound of processing conditions on material proper- (US), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) . ties . Work with faculty on ongoing research It is applicable to all science and allied health projects and present results in a paper or an majors . oral presentation to physics and chemistry faculty . Staff PHYS 245 Biophysics (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 110 or PHYS 112 . PHYS 311 Materials Research Methods II This course is designed as an introduction 2 sem . hrs . to Biophysics, the application of the laws of Offers a clear understanding of and experience physics to biological phenomena . It will take with particular instruments or techniques students through successive levels of the (such as infrared, visible, and ultraviolet complexity of life, from atoms to molecules spectroscopy, or light scattering analysis) used and ultimately to the behavior of organisms to probe the internal structure of materials, through the lens of physics . The course will including “soft” materials . Course includes the include extensive coverage of life defining preparation of nanoparticles and colloidal dis- elements like water and light, of biopolymers, persions . Emphasizes the influence of process-

230 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Political Science & InternationalPolitical Science Relations ing conditions . Work with faculty on on-going research projects and present results in a paper Department of Political Science or an oral presentation to physics and chemis- & International Relations try faculty . Staff POLITICAL SCIENCE PHYS/CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Catherine Paden, Chair and Associate Professor Kinetics (F) of Political Science and International Rela- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216 and PHYS tions and Director of General Education 113 . See description under the Department of William M . Bellamy, Joan M . and James P . Chemistry . Warburg Professor of International Relations Abel Amado, Assistant Professor PHYS/CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics and Kirk Beattie, Professor Molecular Structure (S) Benjamin Cole, Assistant Professor 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. CHEM 216 and PHYS Leanne Doherty, Associate Dean and Associate 113 See description under the Department of Professor Chemistry . Denise Horn, Assistant Professor Kristina Pechulis, Director, Barbara Lee Family PHYS 333 Advanced Topics in Modern Phys- Foundation Intern Fellowship Program ics (F1,2) Lena Zuckerwise, Assistant Professor 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PHYS 112/113 . Mark Valentine, Administrative Assistant Advanced theoretical or experimental topics not covered in other courses . May be repeated The field of political science is divided into with consent of the Department . four subfields: American politics, comparative politics, international politics, and political PHYS 349 Directed Study theory . Collectively, courses in these areas Advanced study on current Physics research introduce students to the study of the institu- topics . Emphasis will be on depth rather than tions of government, the processes of deci- breadth and can include student-driven topics . sion-making (domestic and international), the Generally class size is restricted to three or content of these decisions (public policy), and fewer students . their impact on society . The field of political science is also concerned with questions of PHYS 370 Internship (F, S) how governments should be constituted and 4 or 8 sem . hrs . how politics should be carried out . The study Provides a supervised professional experience of political science has traditionally provided off campus . Placement must be approved by a solid foundation for careers in government the department . Includes a final oral presenta- (national, state, and local), diplomacy, law, and tion . Staff business, as well as in teaching and journalism . For this reason, students often choose to PHYS 390 Physics Seminar (F, S) combine a major in political science with one No credit . Required of all physics majors; other of a wide variety of other majors, such as com- students are invited to attend . munications, economics, education, English, history, management, psychology, sociology, or international relations . The curriculum in the Department of Political Science consists of four introductory courses, a wide variety of topics courses, and an advanced seminar . Students in the department are encouraged to undertake internships

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 231 in government offices and interest groups at Honors in Political Science the national, state, and local levels . They also To become a candidate for honors in politi- have the opportunity to pursue independent cal science, a student must have a GPA of 3 .67 research with individual professors . The de- in political science and must submit a proposal partment also encourages students to engage for a thesis to the department in the spring of in political science studies abroad . their junior year . The chair, in consultation with members of the department, will deter- Major in Political Science mine candidacy . In addition to the courses Requirements: All majors are required to listed above, an honors candidate is also take introductory courses in each of the four required to complete POLS 350 Independent subfields of political science: Study followed by POLS 355 Thesis . Gradua- POLS 101 Introduction to American tion with honors in political science is based Politics on the assessment of the faculty committee to POLS 102 Introduction to International which the student submits their thesis . Politics POLS 103 The Nature of Politics Departmental Awards in Political POLS 104 Introduction to Comparative Science Politics Each year, the department recognizes Students must also take four POLS electives selected graduating seniors for their academic

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International and the senior seminar in political science . The accomplishments and contributions to the College degree requirement of eight semester POLS/IR department . hours of independent learning may be met by The Carroll French Miles Award recogniz- POLS 350, 355, 370, 380, or 390 . The indepen- es a graduating Political Science major who dent study requirement may also be met with has demonstrated academic excellence in the one course from another department . With the major . The Roy M . Tollefson Award recognizes exception of a seminar, these eight semester a graduating Political Science major who has hours are in addition to the 36 semester hours demonstrated a high level of engagement with required in the political science major . the department and its programming . A student who has received a 4 or 5 on AP Award recipients are selected each year by the exams in American Government and/or Com- POLS/IR faculty . parative Politics has fulfilled the introductory course requirement for POLS 101 and/or POLS Minor in Political Science 104 . Transferred AP credits on either, or both, A political science minor consists of three exam(s) may be counted toward a Political 100-level courses and two courses at the 200 Science major . level or above .

Learning Objectives of the Political Minor in Public Policy Studies Science Major Coordinator: Catherine Paden At the successful completion of the Political Public policy concerns the actions of gov- Science major, students will understand and be ernments and the objectives that guide those able to critically analyze: actions . The 80,000 governments that make up • Domestic and international institutions of the American system have a profound effect government on the daily life of their citizens . Students • The processes of decision making are drawn to study public policy for various • The content of political decisions reasons . Many students may hope to work for • The impact of political decisions on society local, state, or national governments at some • The theoretical foundations of government point in their careers . Students who plan to and governmental decision-making work in the private sector increasingly find

232 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Political Science & InternationalPolitical Science Relations that government affects their professional and Public Health, Social Work, and Environ- personal activities . In addition, all students mental Studies, a 3 + 1 MPP program would who desire to become more informed citizens be a natural extension of Simmons’ vigorous find their lives enriched by an appreciation of academic programs . how, and to what effect, government acts . The Upon completing their 4-year BA/MPP interdisciplinary field of public policy is orga- degrees, students will have a command public nized around four related sets of questions: policy analysis and will have an applied understanding of the various institutional contexts • Who or what influences the direction of gov- in which public policy is developed and imple- ernment action? mented . This program is targeted to incoming • What “tools” are available to address societal students who are interested in a liberal arts problems? education with a strong career focus . • What are the effects of government actions? • What are the appropriate normative ques- 3 + 1 Accelerated Degree Program: BA tions about how policy is made and what in Political Science & MA in Public government actually does? Policy The study of public policy requires a basic In the 3 + 1 program in Political Science and grounding in economics and political science . Public Policy, students complete the Political Students are therefore required to take intro- Science major in three years and the interdis- ductory courses in each of those fields . Since ciplinary MA in Public Policy in the fourth the upper-level public policy courses in eco- year . Success in the program will require close nomics are all microeconomics-based, ECON collaboration with a faculty advisor, who will 100 Principles of Microeconomics is required . guide the student in careful course selection and scheduling . The minor consists of five courses: ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics SURVEY COURSES POLS 101 Introduction to American POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics Politics (F-1,2; S-1,2) POLS 217 American Public Policy 4 sem . hrs . Plus two of the following: The purpose of this class is to introduce ECON 236 Public Economics students to the fundamentals of American ECON 241 Business Competition and government and to discuss and analyze Antitrust Policy important and controversial political issues . ECON 247 Environmental Economics Through lecture, discussion, and readings, we POLS 212 Politics Unplugged: How will examine: the Congress, the presidency, the Things Work in Massachusetts courts, voting behavior, political participation, interest groups, political parties, social move- 3 + 1 Accelerated Degree Program: BA ments, civil rights, and civil liberties . A special to MA in Public Policy focus will be on applying theories to current Simmons College is uniquely situated to offer events in American politics . Staff an innovative 3 + 1 Master’s Degree in Public POLS 102 Introduction to International Policy with a BA in Economics, Political Sci- Politics (F-1,2; S-1,2) ence, or Sociology . The study of Public Policy 4 sem . hrs . requires an interdisciplinary understanding of This course introduces students to major topics societal problems and their potential solutions . in international relations: power politics, IR Because of the College’s existing strengths in theories of the origins of conflict, war, and Management, Economics, Political Science, cooperation, international trade and mar-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 233 kets, international organizations and law, POLS 209 The Politics of American Pop North-South relations, global environmental Culture (F-2) problems, the commons, globalization, and 4 sem . hrs . terrorism . The course will cover contemporary Exposes students to the relationship between issues in interstate relations . Staff popular culture and the United States . Focuses on various aspects of TV, the Internet, music, POLS 103 The Nature of Politics (F-1,2) radio, and sports to show how the rise of the 4 sem . hrs . “Political Celebrity” has taken hold of all as- This course is meant to introduce students pects of American politics in the 21st Century . to the tradition of Western political theory . Doherty Together in discussion we will attend to questions such as how common understandings of [POLS 210 (TC) National Politics Unplugged: citizenship have changed over time; what the The Way Washington Works (S-1) proper role of government is in society; how 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. POLS 101 . Not offered power and violence have shaped political life; 2016–18] whether democracies are ideals or realities; In-depth exposure to Washington politics . and how certain groups of people are excluded Examines the political environment in which from the benefits of citizenship, on the basis representatives, lobbyists, bureaucrats and of race and gender, while others are includ- activists operate, with special attention to

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International ed . Readings will include Plato, Machiavelli, governmental institutions, the policy pro- Locke, Fanon, and Arendt, among others . cess and the workings of interest groups and Zuckerwise social movements . Field visits will include the U .S . Congress, cabinet departments, interest POLS 104 Introduction to Comparative groups, and political consulting firms . Staff Politics (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . POLS 211 The Politics of Cities (S-1) Comparative Politics is the sub-field of Politi- 4 sem . hrs . cal Science in which the focus is on analyzing This course examines the development, the internal politics of foreign countries . What organization, and various forms of politics in factors give rise to democratic, communist, or American cities, including Boston . It considers other types of political regimes? What causes the development and growth of cities, ma- revolutions or military interventions in poli- chine politics, economic development policies, tics? What causes people to have different po- immigration, and race and class shifts in urban litical values and modes of political behavior? areas . Includes visits to the State House, a Bos- How do other political systems solve problems ton City Council meeting, and other sites of in their societies? How well do they succeed? historical, political, and cultural significance . Questions will be answered as we study the po- Paden litical experiences of advanced industrialized countries and developing countries . Staff POLS 212 Politics Unplugged: How Things Work in Massachusetts (F-1,F-2) TOPIC COURSES 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. POLS 101 or consent of the instructor . POLS 202 Special Topics in Political Science Prepares students for direct involvement in the 4 sem . hrs . political process with legislators or nongovern- Examines a topic of current interest in political ment organizations involved in policy forma- science through intensive reading and writing tion . Provides an overview of the Massachu- in a seminar format . Staff setts political system through classroom study, speakers, and site visits . Focuses on “hands-

234 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Political Science & InternationalPolitical Science Relations on” skills: oral briefings, political research, and marriage, pornography, affirmative action, and writing for policymakers . Pechulis the death penalty . Paden

POLS 213 Politics in the Republic: Congress POLS 217 American Public Policy (S-1,2) and the Presidency (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. POLS 101 or consent of 4 sem . hrs . instructor . Examines decision-making at the national This course examines public policy in the level of American politics, focusing on the U .S ., emphasizing how patterns of political internal operational dynamics and structur- power shape, and are shaped in turn, by state al environment of the Congress, patterns of intervention . How do local, state, and federal presidential decision-making and leadership, governance structures in the United States and the complex relationships between the interact to produce policy in response to emer- legislative and executive branches of the gov- gent policy problems? How do problems make ernment . Paden the agenda, and under what circumstances are radical policy solutions more or less likely POLS 214 Constitutional Law: The Modern to occur? Why, for example, did healthcare Court (S-2) reform fail so dramatically under the Clin- 4 sem . hrs . ton administration, and why was the time Analyzes the Supreme Court’s decisions in right some fifteen year later? This course uses recent decades, with emphasis on the consti- contemporary and historical case studies from tutional rights that individuals have against social, economic, and foreign policy arenas to states and the federal government . Considers introduce students to the processes of problem the court’s impact on debates over privacy, race identification, agenda-setting, and policymak- and sex discrimination, freedom of expression, ing in the United States . Cole, Doherty and religion . Staff POLS 218 Parties and Elections (F-1) POLS 215 The Politics of Exclusion (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . As a representative democracy, the U .S . Examines the changing patterns of incorpora- political system was built with the under- tion of ethnic and racial minorities . Considers standing that political elites should respond the relationships between racial minority to the people, but that the public’s influence groups, levels of representation, levels of polit- over their lawmakers should be limited . In ical participation, the possibilities for coali- this course, we will study the mechanisms that tion-building between racial minority groups, link people to policymakers . Specifically, this and economic and social policy issues that course examines political parties, elections, affect minority and ethnic politics . Paden, Staff and interest groups . We will consider the history and function of parties, the role of POLS 216 The American Judiciary and Legal parties in elections, the importance (or not) of Issues (F-2) campaigns, alternative mechanisms of interest 4 sem . hrs . representation, and recent American electoral Examines the American court system as an events . Paden institution of the U .S . government, and the relationships among law, politics, and soci- POLS 219 Gender and Politics (F-2) ety . Examines the meaning of law in the U .S . 4 sem . hrs . context, the institutions of law in the U .S —. The goal of the course is to create an under- both the federal and state court systems, and standing of women as emerging political will include discussion and debate on several players in society . This will include the history contemporary legal issues, including same-sex of women in American politics, their strategies for gaining political power, the evolution of

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 235 public policies that affect the lives and oppor- debates over the universality of human rights tunities of women, and the present political and over the proper way to define them (as civ- status of women in the U .S . and globally . To il, economic and social, and/or cultural) . Case study and discuss the roles of both women and studies of human rights violations will high- men in politics are difficult tasks, therefore this light key policy choices that confront activists, course will attempt to attack these tasks from citizens, and policymakers alike . Horn, Staff different angles - theoretically, institutionally, and through case study analysis . Doherty, POLS 224 Human Security: Transnational Zuckerwise Security Issues in a Global World (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . POLS 220 International Organization and Examines global security issues involving Law (S-1,2) sub-actors, such as trans-national criminal 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. POLS 102 or consent of gangs, terrorist organizations, and transna- instructor . tional issues . This course will focus on the This course looks at the development of inter- issues of human security, including human national organizations and their role in the trafficking, refugees and stateless peoples, post-Cold-War era . The course analyzes both transnational crime, narco-states, piracy, food the problems and processes of international security, impact of climate change, and threats organizations through case studies of different to public health . Staff

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International interventions . Focuses on the United Nations and its role in resolving international con- POLS 225 International Politics of East Asia flict . The course studies the development and (F-2) increasing scope of international law, including 4 sem . hrs . the issues of war crimes and right to protect . Examines the international politics of East Horn, Staff Asia, with particular attention to the foreign policies of the great powers: the U .S ., China, POLS 221 The Arab-Israeli Conflict (F-1,2) and Japan, as well as to the flashpoints on the 4 sem . hrs . Korean Peninsula and Taiwan . Also examines This course examines numerous dimensions of important transnational issues in the region, the Arab-Israeli and Israeli-Iranian conflicts . It as well as the region’s rapid economic develop- examines the emergence of the Zionist movement . Horn ment and the friction produced by Zionist set- tlement in Palestine under the British mandate POLS 229 Comparative Foreign Policy (S-1) and Israeli’s creation . It analyzes the interests 4 sem . hrs . and objectives of all major parties in the con- Examines foreign policy of various countries flict, ranging from its impact on Israelis and in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Palestinians to the concerns of other regional Middle East, and North America (except the and global actors . Special attention is given to United States) . Focus on top leaders and their U .S . policy making on the conflict, and efforts worldviews, bureaucracies, size of a state, by the U .S . and the international community national culture, and type of regime, and to resolve the conflict . Beattie rising significance of NGOs and International Organizations . The goal is to understand how POLS 223 Human Rights: The Basic Dilem- and why foreign countries behave as they do . mas (F-1) Simulation game provides hands-on experi- 4 sem . hrs . ence in foreign policymaking . Cole Examines the basic dilemmas surrounding the issue of human rights in international affairs POLS/PHIL 232 Theories of Justice (S-1) since 1945 . After an overview of the emergence 4 sem . hrs . of the “human rights regime,” we will explore Discusses classic and contemporary theories of

236 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Political Science & InternationalPolitical Science Relations political justice . Topics include the relationship POLS 240 Islam and the West (S-1) of personal ethics to political justice, the extent 4 sem . hrs . of our obligations to the state, the nature and Conceived in the immediate aftermath of proper scope of liberty and equality, and the 9/11, this course is designed to investigate the relationship of justice to various economic and putative “Clash of Civilizations” between pre- social systems . Zuckerwise, Staff dominantly Muslim nations and “the West ”. Following an initial examination of the basic POLS 233: Feminism and Capitalism (F-1) tenets of Islam and an overview of its historical 4 sem . hrs . development, the course focuses on explaining This course explores the connections between the political behavior of Islamists, both mod- feminism and capitalism . In what ways do erates and extremists, and the nature of their feminist politics perpetuate capitalism, and relations with the governments and peoples how do they offer possibilities for critical of the United States and numerous Western resistance to it? Together we will consider how European countries . Attention is also given to liberal feminism in particular accommodates racism in “the West” and related right-wing capitalism, as well as what a radical, feminist political backlashes . Beattie critique of capitalism entails . Zuckerwise [POLS 241 The Dragon Ascendant: Politics POLS 236 Political Novels (F-2) and Policy-making in Contemporary China 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. Although science fiction and futuristic novels Politics and Policy-making in China is a are usually set in distant times and places, new course offering focusing on post-Maoist they very often engage and comment on the politics in China . The course will introduce political questions, debates, structures and students to the history and development of constructs that characterize our own times . Chinese political institutions, analyze the POLS 236 provides students with an introduc- policy-making process within China’s opaque tion to contemporary and historical interna- political institutions, discuss the role of inter- tional relations, and politics more generally, est groups, and analyze elite politics . Finally it through the lens of science fiction . What does will introduce students to the limits of political Heinlein’s The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress tell reform, analyze changing center-periphery us about revolution, colonialism, and depen- relations, and the changing nature of civil-mil- dency theory? To what degree do Atwood’s A itary relations . Staff Handmaid’s Tale and Leguin’s Left Hand of Darkness learn from and inform contemporary POLS 242 Government and Politics of Africa feminism, and/or feminist IR theory? Beyond (F-1) the allegory of hydraulic despotism and oil de- 4 sem . hrs . pendency, how does Dune present realpolitik, Examines political, economic and social de- and what is Herbert’s message about the role velopment of Africa, with special attention to of the übermensch in political affairs? Using the legacy of colonialism and the Cold War era a combination of readings, films, group work, and their impact on contemporary nation- and discussions, students will ask and explore al-building projects . Topics include conflict open-ended questions about the relationships and identity, democracy and development, the between the major ideas and themes of polit- state and civil society, military governance, ically relevant science fiction novels, compar- and Africa’s role in regional and international ative and international relations theory, and politics . Amado, Bellamy, Staff current events . Cole

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POLS 244 Crisis and Transition in Contem- POLS 247 Politics of Religious Fundamental- porary Africa (F-2) ism (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Explores how South Africa, Rwanda, and Analyzes the politicization of the world’s Eritrea, nations traumatized by racial domina- major religions over the last four decades, in- tion, genocide, and protracted war and dicta- cluding the appearance of religious extremists . torship, cope with their painful pasts and what Discusses where and why this phenomenon actions or programs promote peace, reconcilia- has occurred and the impact of an increasing

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International tion and democracy . Amado, Bellamy, Staff politicization of religion on domestic and international politics . Beattie POLS 245 Politics of Newly Industrializing Countries (F-2) [POLS 248 Terrorism (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered 2016–18 ]. Analyzes problems encountered by devel- Compares national liberation and terrorist oping countries, such as decolonization, the groups from around the world in order to formation of a national identity, military understand the modus operandi, goals, and interventions in politics, the development of tactics of terrorist organizations . Examines the representative government, challenges posed differences between national liberation groups by powerful companies and nation states, and terrorist cells as well as the evolution of and the need to combat poverty, illiteracy, terrorism from Marxist inspired groups to and economic underdevelopment . Focuses on religious extremism . Staff case-studies from the Asia-Pacific region . Staff POLS/HIST 249 U.S. Foreign Policy: 1945– [POLS 245M Politics of Newly Industrializ- Present (F-1) ing Countries (TC) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–18 ]. Analyzes the U .S . ascendance into global Analyzes problems encountered by devel- leadership, and America’s role in internation- oping countries, such as decolonization, the al politics from the Cold War to the present . formation of a national identity, military Explores the historical evolution of American interventions in politics, the development of foreign policy and examines in-depth main representative government, challenges posed foreign policymaking actors . Also considers by powerful companies and nation states and the influences of U .S . foreign policy on the the need to combat poverty, illiteracy, and present-day volatile international system . economic underdevelopment with a particular Horn, Staff focus on Thailand . Staff

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POLS 250 Democratization in Latin America [POLS 268 (TC) Human Rights in South (S-1) Africa 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. COMM 122 or consent of Why does Costa Rica serve as a model for the instructor . Not offered in 2016–18 ]. democracy and development, while next-door Explores changes since the country’s first neighbor Nicaragua remains one of the poorest multiracial elections in 1994 and the extent countries in the world, mired in a struggle to to which the society reflects the values of its democratize? Why have democratic regimes in post-apartheid constitution in the daily life of Chile and Uruguay consolidated, while Vene- its citizens, with attention not only to political zuela and Ecuador have experienced a steady rights but also to economic and social rights . erosion of democratic institutions and norms? Students produce publishable articles on their While some suggest that institutions, culture, experience . or the timing of elections in democratic transitions play dominant roles in explaining these POLS 350 Independent Study (F-1,2, S-1,2) divergent outcomes, others point to the Cold 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . War, neo-imperialism, and the resource curse Open to students in political science wishing as factors holding back would-be democracies . to do advanced work with a member of the This course uses a comparative case study department . Staff approach to test the major theories of democratic transition, focusing on the experiences POLS 355 Thesis (F-1;S-2) of Central and South American countries . Cole 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . Required for honors in political science . [POLS 264 (TC) Political Economic Evolu- Includes oral defense with members of the tion of Egypt department . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018] Analyzes Egypt’s political-economic develop- POLS 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) ment since the colonial era and the challenges 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . of nation building . The class examines military Paden rule, political authoritarianism, and the loosening of political bounds, including the POLS 380 Field Work (F-1,2; S-1,2) rise of political Islam . The course addresses the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . ongoing challenges of poverty, illiteracy, and Paden economic underdevelopment . Beattie POLS 390 Seminar (F-1,2) [POLS 266 (TC) France: Economic, So- 4 sem . hrs . cio-Cultural and Political Change Offers an intensive study of a specific topic in 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2016–2018 ]. political science . Required of all senior politi- Examines four eras in French political history: cal science majors . Staff the feudal era, post-revolutionary republican and imperial France, the post-WWII period know as “the 30 glorious years,” and France in Europe . For each period, examines the nature of the political institutions, its key political actors, and its dominant social and economic characteristics . Beattie

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 239 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Learning Objectives of the International International Relations Steering Committee Relations Major Catherine Paden, Chair and Associate Professor At the successful completion of the Interna- of Political Science and International tional Relations major, students will be able to Relations and Director of General Education demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, William M . Bellamy, Joan M . and James P . and will understand and be able to critically Warburg Professor of International Relations analyze: Abel Amado, Assistant Professor of Political • Domestic and international institutions of Science and International Relations government and organizations Kirk James Beattie, Professor of Political • The political, economic, and social relations Science and International Relations among states Benjamin R . Cole, Assistant Professor of • The transnational roles of non-state actors Political Science and International Relations • The impact of political decisions on society Denise Horn, Assistant Professor of Political • The theoretical and historical foundations of Science and International Relations political decision-making Jyoti Puri, Professor of Sociology • The aspects of political development, nation Eduardo Febles, Associate Professor of Modern building, and democratization . Languages • The nuances of international law, human Sarah Leonard, Associate Professor of History rights, and ethics . Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor of History and • The tenants of international economic insti- Modern Languages tutions and trade Stephen Ortega, Associate Professor of History Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor of Language Requirement for Internation- Economics al Relations Majors The international relations major requires Major in International Relations a level of proficiency in a modern language The interdisciplinary major in international beyond that required by the College’s foreign relations seeks to understand the political, language requirement . Students may indicate economic, social, and cultural relations among their attainment of this enhanced proficiency states as well as the transnational roles of in one of four ways: nonstate actors . Such an understanding is criti- 1 . A student may complete a second major cal in today’s world and can support a variety in a modern language or may minor in a of career options . The major consists of core modern language . courses in international politics, economics, 2 . A student whose native language is not history, and women’s studies . Electives are English may choose to use their native chosen from these disciplines, as well as from language to fulfill the language proficiency modern languages and sociology . The senior requirement in International Relations . year includes an integrative seminar and, if the 3 . Students who choose to use either French student chooses, an internship or independent or Spanish to fulfill the proficiency require- study . Students have interned at organizations ment in International Relations must take at involved in international relations such as the least two foreign language courses beyond World Affairs Council, the United Nations the College’s foreign language requirement Association, Amnesty International, the In- in the same language used to fulfill that ternational Business Center, the offices of U .S . requirement . Students who choose to fill the Senators, and Grassroots International . proficiency requirement in Japanese or Chi- nese must take one language course beyond the College’s foreign language requirement in the same language used to fulfill that

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requirement . Any language course above grams with special permission . This list is not the 202 level may be counted as an elective inclusive and new curricular offerings may be toward a relevant “Area Studies” area of added . elective concentration . 4 . Students whose native language is English, Elective Areas: and wish to use a modern language not Global and Human Security taught at Simmons to fulfill the proficiency HIST 203 History of East Asian and U .S . requirement in international relations, may Foreign Relations petition the International Relations Steering HIST 205 Global Environmental History Committee, which will determine whether HIST 237 Holocaust the level of proficiency in that language HIST 251 Global Perspectives on 9/11 meets the requirement . HIST 248 U .S . Foreign Policy: 1898–1945 HON 303 HIV/AIDS: The Intersection of Note: Dix Scholars majoring in international Science and Society relations must fulfill the international relations NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues language requirement . POLS 221 The Arab-Israeli Conflict POLS 223 Human Rights: The Basic Requirements for the Major Dilemmas Core Courses (six total): POLS 224 Human (In)Security ECON/ POLS 229 Comparative Foreign Policy WGST 214 Women in the World Economy POLS 244 Crisis and Transition in HIST 101 World History II: Colonialism Contemporary Africa and Post-Colonialism POLS 248 Terrorism HIST 128 Modern European History: POLS/ 1789–1989 HIST 249 U .S . Foreign Policy: 1945–Present INRL 390 Senior Seminar POLS/ POLS 102 Introduction to International COMM 268 Human Rights in South Africa Politics POLS 220° International Organizations Political Economy and Development and Law ECON 124/ One of the following: HONS 224 BRICS and the Global Economy ECON 218° International Trade ECON 216° Economic Development ECON 220° International Monetary ECON 222° Comparative Economies of Systems East Asia NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues Students are strongly encouraged to take the POLS 104 Introduction to Comparative following courses in the first or second year: Politics ECON 100 and 101, HIST 101 and 128, and POLS 225 International Politics of East Asia POLS 102 . Faculty members of the Interna- POLS 242 African Politics tional Relations Steering Committee are avail- POLS 245 Politics of Newly able for advising and supervising independent Industrializing Countries studies and honors theses . POLS 245M Politics of Newly Industrializing Countries— Electives: Three courses in one of the following Thailand Short-Term Course areas: Global and Human Security, Political SOCI 245 International Health Economy and Development, Transnational Issues of Culture and Identity, or Geographical Area Studies . Students may substitute courses from other colleges and study-abroad pro-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 241 Transnational Issues of Culture and Identity permission from the Chair of the Department FREN 266 The Quest for Identity: The Self of Political Science and International Rela- and the Other in French Literary tions . Tradition FREN 316 Outside France: Perspectives AFRICA from the French-Speaking World FREN 316 Outside France: Perspectives HIST 231 Understanding Islam in from the French-Speaking World Historical Perspective HON 201 Conflict and Identity in Sudan HIST 251 Global Perspectives on 9/11 POLS 242 Government and Politics in HIST 361 Topics in World History; Africa Cross-Cultural Encounters: POLS/ Human Rights in South Africa Contacts, Connections, and COMM 268 Conflict HIST 364 The Rape of Nanjing ASIA HON 201 Conflict and Identity in Sudan CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization: Past and HON 203 Islam and the West Present HON 204 France and the Francophone ECON 222° Comparative Economics of World East Asia INRL 202* Special Topics in International HIST 201 The Dynamics of Japanese

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International Relations History POLS 202* Special Topics in Political Science HIST 202 Asia to the 18th Century POLS 240 Islam and the West HIST 203 History of East Asian and U .S . POLS 247 The Politics of Religious Foreign Relations Extremism HIST 204 Japanese Culture: Gender, Family SOCI 267 Globalization and Society SOCI 270 South Asia: People and Power HIST 206 The Rise of Modern China SOCI 300 Gender and Islam HIST 207 Gender, Family, and Society in SOCI 348 Re-envisioning the Third World Modern China SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen HIST 362 Reforms and Revolutions in Asia Through Film HIST 364 The Rape of Nanjing SPAN 380 Migrant in the City: Fieldwork JAPN 310 Japanese Civilization Seminar on Puerto Rican Culture POLS 225 International Politics of East Asia POLS 241 The Dragon Ascendant: Geographic Area Studies Politics and Policy-making in A student may choose to concentrate their Contemporary China electives in one geographic area, selecting POLS 245 Politics of Newly Industrializing three courses from one of the following lists . If Countries a student wishes to concentrate their electives POLS 245M Politics of Newly Industrializing in an area not represented, or if they wish to Countries—Thailand Short-Term count courses taken abroad or at another uni- Course versity in the relevant area, they must obtain SOCI 270 South Asia: People and Power

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EUROPE MIDDLE EAST FREN 266 The Quest for Identity: The Self HIST 231 Understanding Islam in and the Other in French Literary Historical Perspective Tradition HONS 203 Islam and the West FREN 310 Inside France: Studies in POLS 221 The Arab-Israeli Conflict French Culture POLS 243 Middle Eastern Politics HIST 230 Women and Gender in Europe POLS 264 Political Economic Evolution HIST 237 Holocaust of Egypt HON 301 Explosive Mix: When Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationalism °Prerequisites: For ECON/WGST 214: ECON Collide 100 and 101 or by consent . For ECON 216, 218, POLS 233 Politics and Catastrophe: Politi- 220, and 222: ECON 100 and 101 . For POLS cal Thought in the 20th Century 220: POLS 102 . POLS 240 Islam and the West *Depending on the topic, these courses may POLS 246 Politics of Western Europe count in another particular area . POLS 266 France: Economic, Socio- Cultural and Political Change Honors in International Relations SPAN 253 Social and Political Issues in To become a candidate for honors in interna- Modern Spain tional relations, a student must have a GPA SPAN 264 Pushing the Limits: The Quest of 3 .67 in international relations courses and for Freedom in Contemporary must submit a proposal for a thesis to the Hispanic Theater International Relations Steering Committee SPAN 310 The Making of Spain: Studies in the spring of their junior year . The chair, in in Spanish Culture consultation with members of the Committee, SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen will determine candidacy . In addition to the Through Film courses listed above, an honors candidate is LATIN AMERICA also required to complete INRL 350 Indepen- HIST 218 Topics in Latin American dent Study followed by INRL 355 Thesis . Grad- History: Central America and uation with honors in international relations is the Caribbean based on the assessment of the faculty commit- HON 202 Political Upheaval in 20th tee to which the student submits their thesis . Century Latin America POLS 250 Democratization in Latin Departmental Awards in International America Relations SOCI 277 Introduction to Latin Each year, the department recognizes selected American Studies graduating seniors for their academic accom- SPAN 266 Imagination, Freedom, and plishments and contributions to the POLS/IR Repression in Latin American department . Literature The James P . Warburg Award recognizes SPAN 395 Special Topics a graduating International Relations major SPAN 312 Society and Politics in who has demonstrated academic excellence Latin America in the major . The Dag Hammarskjöld Award SPAN 332 Contemporary Fiction in recognizes a graduating International Rela- Latin America tions major who has demonstrated a high level

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 243 of engagement with the department and its programming . Department of Psychology

Minor in International Relations Gregory Feldman, Chair, Professor A minor consists of the following five courses: Ellen Birchander, Lecturer POLS 102; ECON/WGST 214; ECON 218 or Amanda Carey, Assistant Professor 220; HIST 101 or HIST 128; and one elective, Kristin Dukes, Assistant Professor to be chosen from any other core course or Rachel Galli, Associate Professor and area elective . Coordinator of the Neuroscience and Behavior Program COURSES Sarah Martin, Associate Professor John Reeder, Associate Professor INRL 202 Special Topics in International Geoffrey Turner, Associate Professor Relations Evelyn Alemán, Administrative Assistant 4 sem . hrs . Reflects the interests and experiences of the Psychology is the scientific exploration of current Warburg Professor of International behavior and mental processes . Our curricu- Relations . lum covers the biological, cognitive, developmental, emotional, personal, and interpersonal

Political Science & International Relations SciencePolitical & International INRL 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) aspects of the human experience, as well as the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . methodologies used to study them . Along the Staff way students gain a better understanding of themselves and others . They also discover the INRL 355 Thesis (S-1,2) connection between those underlying process- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . es and mental health, and how mental health Staff problems can be diagnosed and treated with a Includes an oral defense with members of the range of therapeutic techniques . The breadth International Relations Steering Committee . and depth of our course offerings, along with opportunities for research and fieldwork ex- INRL 370 Internship (F-1,2; S-1,2) perience, prepare students for graduate study 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . and a wide variety of careers in psychology and Paden related fields including basic research, clinical practice and counseling, neuroscience, child INRL 380 Fieldwork (F-1,2; S-1,2) development, education and school psycholo- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . gy, social work, human factors, organizational Paden psychology and human resources, public health, law, and any other field that involves INRL 390 Senior Seminar (F-1,2) behavior and thought (in other words, any field 4 sem . hrs . at all) . The Psychology major can be combined Addresses topics in International Relations with majors and minors in other departments based on the expertise of the Warburg Pro- leading to exciting interdisciplinary careers . fessor . Warburg Professor of International We also offer a joint major in Neuroscience Relations and Behavior for students whose interests span psychology and biology .

244 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Learning Objectives Social and Developmental PSYC 235 Developmental Psychology Theory and Content: Students will demon- PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence strate familiarity with the major concepts, PSYC 239 Psychology of Aging theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, PSYC 248 Social Psychology and historical trends in psychology . Research Methods: Students will understand Clinical and Personality and apply basic research methods in psychol- PSYC 230 Theories of Personality ogy, including research design, data analysis, PSYC 231 Abnormal Psychology and interpretation . PSYC 232 Health Psychology Communication Skills: Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of Upper Level Theory and Application formats . PSYC 331 Seminar in Clinical Psychology Leadership: With insight into behavior and PSYC 335 Social and Emotional mental processes, students will learn strategies Development Psychology for self-management and self-improvement as PSYC 336 Childhood Psychopathology well as coordinating collaboration and navigat- PSYC 339 Psychology and the Law ing group dynamics . Upper Level Research Professional Development: Students will PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology develop realistic plans for implementing their PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes psychological knowledge, skills, and values in PSYC 304 Research in Personality a variety of occupational pursuits . PSYC 308 Research in Social Psychology

Major in Psychology Prerequisites: PSYC 101 Introduction to Requirements Psychological Science is a prerequisite for all Every Psychology major must complete 36 courses offered by the department except PSYC semester hours in psychology and four hours 220 (for which the prerequisite is PSYC 101 or in statistics . WGST 100) . Upper-level courses have additional prerequisites as detailed in the course The following five core courses are required: descriptions . PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Students may use an AP psychology test Science score of 4 or 5 to replace the PSYC 101 course MATH 118 Introductory Statistics requirement, but they are still encouraged to (or MATH 227 or MATH 229) take the course for the comprehensive back- PSYC 201 Biological Psychology ground it provides . PSYC 203 Research Methods in Psychology PSYC 345 History and Systems of Recommendations: Students considering a Psychology major in psychology are advised to take PSYC In addition, to ensure sufficient breadth 101 Introduction to Psychological Science and across substantive areas as well as depth in at MATH 118 Introductory Statistics during least one area, every Psychology major must their first year so that they can take PSYC 203 complete at least one course in each of the five Research Methods in Psychology and PSYC following areas: 201 Biopsychology in their second year, as intended . Advisors and the Department Chair Basic Processes can help students plan individualized course PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology sequences based on their interests and career PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior goals . The following examples illustrate a vari- PSYC 245 Learning and Conditioning ety of possibilities . PSYC 247 Sensation and Perception 1 . A student with career interests in the clin-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 245 ical and personality area should consider propose a thesis to the Psychology Faculty . If PSYC 230, 231, 232, 304, 331, 336, and 339 . the proposal is approved, and if the student’s 2 . A student planning a career working with Psychology GPA is at least 3 .5, the student may children, such as early childhood educa- register for PSYC 355 Thesis or PSYC 381 Writ- tion, counseling, child guidance, or school ing a Psychological Thesis in the second semes- psychology, should consider PSYC 235, 236, ter of the senior year . By earning a grade of A 305, 335, and 336 or A- in that course and successfully defending 3 . A student planning a career in medical the thesis to the Psychology Faculty, the stu- or neuroscience research should consid- dent will graduate with Honors in Psychology . er PSYC 232, 243, 244, 245, 247, and 301 . Note that although a thesis can be proposed Relevant courses in biology, chemistry, and after the first semester of PSYC 380, students computer science are also recommended . must still complete the second semester of that 4 . A student interested in a career in behav- course (which can be done concurrently with ioral research, human factors, or comput- PSYC 355 or PSYC 381) to earn credit for it . er-based instruction should consider PSYC 243, 245, 247, 248, and 303 . Relevant areas Minor in Psychology of mathematics and/or computer science are The requirements of the Psychology Minor in- also recommended . clude PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological 5 . A student planning a career in social service Science, one course chosen from the Basic Pro-

Psychology or human resources should consider PSYC cesses area (see above), and three electives with 230, 231, 232, 248, 308, and 339 . the PSYC designation . Nursing students can count NURS 348 as one of the three electives . Independent Learning in Psychology Psychology majors typically fulfill the 8-credit Interdisciplinary Major in Neuroscience Independent Learning degree requirement by and Behavior taking PSYC 380 Fieldwork in a Psychological Students interested in both psychology and Setting (a two-semester 8-credit course) or biology can pursue the joint major in Neuro- two semesters of PSYC 350 Independent Study science and Behavior . Drawing from the social, (for 4 credits each) . Alternatively they can seek natural, mathematical, and life sciences, this departmental approval to take one semester major addresses intriguing and difficult issues of PSYC 350 (for 4 credits) followed by either related to behavior and experience . It is a PSYC 355 Thesis (for 4 credits) or PSYC 381 fast-growing field that has yielded exciting new Writing a Psychological Thesis (for 4 credits) . discoveries about the biological bases of behav- In consultation with their advisors, Psychology ior, conscious experience, and the relationship majors also have the option of fulfilling their between physical and mental health . The major Independent Learning degree requirement in offers two tracks enabling students to focus on other departments or programs . either neurobiology or cognition and behavior . Completion of the major prepares students to Honors in Psychology work in a variety of research and clinical set- The general requirements for attaining depart- tings and, with judicious selection of electives, mental honors are indicated in the Under- serves as an excellent preparation for advanced graduate Catalog under Academic Honors and work in biology or psychology, or for medi- Recognition Programs . To qualify for Honors cal, dental, or veterinary school . For further in Psychology, a student must satisfactorily information about the Neuroscience and complete either PSYC 350 Independent Study Behavior major, contact Professor Rachel Galli or the first half of PSYC 380 Fieldwork in a (Psychology Department) or Professor Bruce Psychological Setting during the first semes- Gray (Biology Department) . Students planning ter of the senior year . The student must then to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school

246 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 should also contact the Health Professions One additional 200-level or higher Biology advisor as early as possible to identify other course courses required for admission to those profes- Two additional courses from the Neurosci- sional programs . ence List (see below) . Courses cannot dou- Requirements: Majors will complete a core ble-count for both this requirement and the consisting of nine courses plus five track-spe- core/track requirements . cific courses spread throughout their four Neuroscience List years . PSYC 231 Abnormal Psychology 9 Core Courses PSYC 232 Health Psychology BIOL113 General Biology PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior Science PSYC 245 Learning and Conditioning CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic PSYC 247 Sensation and Perception Psychology or CHEM 113 Principles of PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology Chemistry PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes MATH 118 Introductory Statistics or MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis MATH 227 Biostatistical Design MATH 229 Regression Methods and Analysis or MATH 229 CS 112 Introduction to Computer Regression Methods Science PSYC 201 Biological Psychology IT 225 Health Informatics PSYC 203 Research Methods in Psychology BIOL 222 Animal Physiology PHIL 237 Philosophy of Mind (PHIL BIOL 225 Cell Biology prerequisite waived for Neuro- BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I science and Behavior majors) BIOL 246 Fundamentals of Exercise and NB347 Seminar in Neuroscience and Health Behavior BIOL 334 Neurobiology BIOL 335 Developmental Biology One Psychology course chosen from the BIOL 336 Genetics Basic Processes area: CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology or CHEM 114 Organic Chemistry PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry PSYC 245 Learning and Conditioning NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition PSYC 247 Sensation and Perception Science or NUTR 112 Intro- 5 Courses for the Neurobiology track: duction to Nutrition Science CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: PHIL 136 Philosophy of Human Nature Organic or CHEM 114 PHIL 238 Ways of Knowing Organic Chemistry I SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society BIOL 225 Cell Biology BIOL 334 Neurobiology Independent Learning in Neuroscience BIOL 337 Molecular Biology and Behavior One additional 200-level or higher Biology Neuroscience and Behavior majors have three course options for completing the 8-credit Inde- pendent Learning degree requirement . They 5 Courses for the Cognitive Behavioral track: should make arrangements for any of these BIOL 342 Behavioral Biology options with their advisor before the end of the PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology or Junior year . First, they can do research proj- PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes ects: two semesters of PSYC 350 Independent

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 247 Study, two semesters of BIOL 350 Independent special attention to critical-thinking skills and Laboratory Research, or one semester of each . the design and evaluation of scientific research . Second, they can do internships: two semesters Reeder, Dukes, Staff of PSYC 380 Fieldwork in a Psychological Set- ting, or two semesters of BIOL 370 Internship . PSYC 220 The Psychology of Women (S-1,2) Third, they can seek departmental approval to 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 or WGST 100 . do a research project and a thesis: one semester Explores the origins and implications of of PSYC 350 or PSYC 380 followed by either similarities and differences between women PSYC 355 Thesis or PSYC 381 Writing a Psy- and men . Examines sex-role stereotyping, sex- chological Thesis, or one semester of BIOL 350 role development, female personality, mental or BIOL 370 followed by BIOL 355 Thesis . Note health, and sexuality in social and cultural that although a thesis can be proposed after the contexts . Dukes, Staff first semester of PSYC 380, students must still complete the second semester of that course [PSYC 230 Theories of Personality (F-2) (which can be done concurrently with PSYC 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . Not offered in 355 or PSYC 381) to earn credit for it . 2016–2017 ]. Surveys various theoretical approaches to the COURSES study of personality development and dynamics, including trait, biological, psychoanalytic,

Psychology PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological behaviorist, and phenomenological theories . Science (M6) (F-1,2; S-1,2) Considers selected empirical work and assess- 4 sem . hrs . ment techniques . Feldman Surveys contemporary approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental process- PSYC 231 Abnormal Psychology (F-1,2; es . Covers topics from neurons to neuroses, S-1,2) including perception, memory, social interac- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . tion, personality, and mental disorders . Turner, Explores the nature and dynamics of psycho- Galli, Carey, Staff logical disorders including anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and PSYC 201 Biological Psychology (M4) (F-1,2; addiction . Emphasizes the issue of individual S-1,2) psychological growth and the interrelationship 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . of normal and abnormal phenomena . Feld- Considers some of the ways behavior and man, Martin, Staff experience are related to biological processes . Classroom and laboratory topics include brain PSYC 232 Health Psychology (F-1,2; S-1,2) structure and function, drugs and addiction, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 brain damage, sleep and consciousness, stress, Explores the biological, psychological, and memory and amnesia, and mental illness . In- social factors related to health and illness . cludes lectures and laboratory sessions . Galli, Includes discussion of the biological factors Carey involved in prevention and treatment; the role of personal factors such as life-style choices, PSYC 203 Research Methods in Psychology stress, addictions, and coping mechanisms; (F-1,2; S-1,2) and social factors related to compliance and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 and MATH 118 health care delivery . Staff (or MATH 227 or MATH 229) Uses lectures and laboratories to introduce PSYC 235 Developmental Psychology (F-1,2; the methods and statistics used in the study S-1,2) (M6) of psychology, including case study, survey, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . observation, and experimentation . Gives Considers the theoretical approaches and

248 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 methodological issues involved in understand- PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior (S-1,2) ing normative development from conception 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 201 . to adolescence Examines the origins and pro- Explores the psychological, biological, and so- gression of biological, perceptual, cognitive, cietal factors that influence drug use . Focuses social, and emotional systems, as well as the on the neurochemical bases of drug action and complex interactions among them, via lecture, the experimental paradigms used in studying discussion, demonstration, and observation . the behavioral effects of drugs . Topics include Childrearing and education implications are illegal and legal drugs, including medications discussed . Turner, Martin, Birchander, Staff for mental illness . Galli

PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence (F-1,2) PSYC 245 Learning and Conditioning (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . Provides a systematic analysis of adolescent Explores basic mechanisms of learning (es-

and young adult development, focusing on pecially classical and operant conditioning) Psychology gender and cultural issues as well as major the- and how they produce changes in behavior . ories of psychological and social development . Emphasizes scientific research on human and Turner, Birchander animal behavior, but also considers clinical, social, and philosophical implications . Pro- PSYC 237N Life Span Development (F-1,2) vides a theoretical foundation for understand- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101, Nursing major, ing the interaction between behavior and the and have not taken PSYC 235 . environment . Reeder Explores the development of the individual from birth to death using psychological theory PSYC 247 Sensation and Perception (F-1,2; and research . Stresses the interaction of social, S-1,2) cognitive, and biological factors in human 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . development; the interaction between the per- Studies the relationship between the external son and the environment; and the transitions world and our internal representation of it, the across the lifespan . Staff world as we perceive it . Considers the bases of accurate perception, factors contributing PSYC 239 Psychology of Aging (S-1,2) to perceptual distortion and disability, the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . dimensions and processes of consciousness, Focuses on later life and how social forces and the nature of reality . Carey, Staff influence people’s experiences with aging . Looks at myths and stereotypes about the ag- PSYC 248 Social Psychology (F-1,2) ing process, analyzes the mental and physical 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . challenges we face as we age, assessing the Examines behavior as it is influenced by other continuities and discontinuities in family rela- people and social situations . Studies social tionships, and discussing the implications of a influence, person perception, interaction, atti- growing aging population . Birchander tude change, and group dynamics . Dukes

PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology (F-1,2) PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 201, PSYC 203, and Examines central aspects of cognition, such as consent of the instructor . perceiving, remembering, forgetting, problem Provides opportunity for participation as a solving, decision-making, and communicating member of a research team in all phases of a from the perspective of psychological theory, laboratory study . Includes seminar discus- experimental findings, and everyday experi- sion of current evidence regarding selected ence . Reeder, Turner topics, design of an experiment, collection and analysis of data, and preparation of a report for

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 249 publication . Includes lectures and laboratory PSYC 331 Seminar in Clinical Psychology sessions . Galli (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 231 and consent of PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes the instructor . (F-1,2) Introduces the role of the clinician, diagnostic 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 203, PSYC 243, and assessment, psychological treatment, and clin- consent of the instructor . ical research . Emphasizes the use of interviews Provides research experience on questions of and psychological tests in understanding current interest in attention, memory, think- psychopathology . Considers psychotherapy as ing, or other areas of cognitive psychology . a mode of treatment for disordered behavior . Discusses issues of design, analysis, ethics, and Feldman written communication of research findings . Includes a laboratory component . Reeder, PSYC 335 Social and Emotional Develop- Turner ment (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 203, PSYC 235, and PSYC 304 Research in Personality (F-1,2) consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 203, PSYC 230, and Offers in-depth study of normative develop- consent of the instructor . ment and individual differences in children’s Surveys the methods psychologists use to social and emotional lives within the context

Psychology investigate personality . Topics include how of current theory and research . Topics include theories of personality guide hypothesis emotion regulation; temperament; attachment development, research ethics and design, data theory; the role of parents, peers, and siblings collection and analysis, and the presentation in the socialization process; and cultural and of research findings . Students will gain direct gender influences on development . Martin experience in conducting a research project in personality psychology . Includes a laboratory PSYC 336 Childhood Psychopathology (F- component . Feldman 1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 235 or PSYC 236 and PSYC 308 Research in Social Psychology (S- consent of the instructor . 1,2) Considers issues related to psychopathology 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: PSYC 203, 248, and consent in children and adolescents and the causes of of the instructor . such disorders . Discusses theories, research, Discusses research methods in social psychol- and therapies related to these conditions . ogy and the application of social psychological Includes lectures, discussion, and research findings to various human environments . projects . Martin Students will participate in conducting all phases of a research project from design to [PSYC 339 Psychology and the Law data collection and analysis . Dukes 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 231, 235, or 248 and consent of the instructor . Not offered in [PSYC 328 Special Topics in Psychology (S-2) 2016–2018 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101, junior standing, Examines the application of psychological and consent of the instructor . Not offered in research and theory to significant legal and 2016–2017 ]. public policy questions using the case study In-depth investigation of an advanced topic method . Topics include the use of scientific within the field of psychology, offerings will evidence, expert testimony, statistics in the vary . courts, children as witnesses, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, competence to stand trial, the insanity defense, divorce and child custody, and jury selection . Staff

250 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 PSYC 345 History and Systems of Psychology emphasis on scientific writing in the field . Each (F-1,2; S-1,2) student writes and presents an original thesis 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 and consent of paper . Martin the instructor . Normally open only to seniors . A Capstone seminar that addresses the intel- NEUROSCIENCE AND BEHAVIOR lectual background of topics from across the NB 347 Seminar in Neuroscience and Behav- psychology curriculum . Students read and ior (S-1,2) discuss historically significant primary sources 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the instructor . and explore the basis for the modern theo- Normally open only to senior Neuroscience ries and findings addressed in other courses . and Behavior majors . Addresses current topics Reeder through readings, presentations, field trips, and other activities . Galli, Gray, Carey

PSYC 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) HealthPublic 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 and consent of the instructor . Directed study addresses coursework required Department of Public Health for the major or degree not being offered formally that semester . Students work under Elizabeth Scott, (Chair and Associate Professor) the close supervision of a faculty member . Shelley White, Assistant Professor, Director Directed study does not count toward the of the online MPH Program, and Professor of independent learning requirement . Staff Sociology John Quattrochi, Assistant Professor PSYC 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) Raja Staggers-Hakim, Assistant Professor 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101 and consent of the instructor . Staff AFFILIATED FACULTY Valerie Leiter, Professor of Sociology PSYC 355 Thesis (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 350 and consent of Public Health Program the department . Staff This program provides a unique and challeng- PSYC 380 Fieldwork in a Psychological Set- ing educational experience for students who ting (F-1,2; S-1,2) wish to combine an interdisciplinary liberal 4-8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 101, senior stand- arts education with a specialty focus on public ing, and consent of the instructor . health . The major provides conceptual foun- Provides staff-supervised experience to seniors dations and empirical bases for analyzing the in a variety of service and research settings . interplay between science, society, and health, Involves exposure to activities such as coun- and prepares students for a variety of public seling, psychological testing, special education, health careers . The minor provides pre-med human resources, interviewing, psychothera- students and other health professions students py, and laboratory research . A two-semester, with an opportunity to augment their specialty 8-credit sequence . Martin education with this broad perspective . There is a rising demand for public health profession- [PSYC 381 Writing a Psychological Thesis als, due to increased global concerns regarding (S-2) infectious and chronic disease epidemiology, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. PSYC 350 or PSYC 380 food and water safety, sanitation, and en- and consent of the instructor . Not offered in vironmental health issues as well as health 2016–2017 ]. inequities . Public health professionals have Students participate in seminar meetings excellent employment prospects, as research- focused on the integration of psychological ers, community health workers, and health theory, research, and practice, with particular program managers .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 251 Public Health Major MGMT 234 Organizational Communication Majors will complete a core consisting of nine and Behavior courses plus five track-specific courses spread MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and out across their four years . The suggested Analysis sequence for core courses is: MATH 229 Regression Models NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications of First Year Nutrition BIOL 113 General Biology PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental POLS 217 American Public Policy Science PSYC 232 Health Psychology SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society CHEM 109 General, Organic, and Biochem- (B) Social Analysis Track (BA Public Health) istry for Public Health NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues SOCI 239 Introduction to Social Research Sophomore Year SOCI 245 Global Health MATH 118 Introduction to Statistics or Students must choose two additional courses MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis from the social analysis list: NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues or SOCI 245 Global Health Social Analysis Electives Public Health Junior Year AST/SOCI/ SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy WGST 232 Race, Gender and Health BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious HON 303 HIV/AIDS Intersections of Disease Science IDS 228 Service Learning in Nicaragua Senior Year (TC) PH 347 Seminar in Public Health IT 225 Health Informatics MATH 227 Biostatistical Analysis and Design Majors select one of two tracks to add to the MATH 229 Regression Models core: MGMT 234 Organizational Communication (A) Biology Track (BS Public Health) and Behavior BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics Health POLS 217 American Public Policy BIOL 347 Human Development and PSYC 232 Health Psychology Genetics SJ 220 Working for Social Justice Students must choose two additional courses SJ 222 Organizing for Social Change from the biology list: SOCI 210 Body Politics Biology Electives SOCI 275 Birth and Death BIOL 245 Ecology SOCI 321 Sociology of Food BIOL 338 Microbial Pathogenesis AST/SOCI/ BIOL 341 Microbiology of Food, Water WGST 340 Intimate Family Violence and Waste CHEM 327 Energy and Global Warming HON 303 HIV/AIDS Intersections of Science IDS 228 Service Learning in Nicaragua (TC) IT 225 Health Informatics

252 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Independent Learning School of Health Sciences . Students complete This all-College independent learning re- this accelerated BS/MS program in five years quirement (eight semester hours) will be met and receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a through courses in the biology or sociology major in Public Health and a Master of Science departments, usually in the senior year . In degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion . the biology department it will be met through Graduates of this program will find opportuni- BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory ties and careers in a variety of fields promoting Research, BIOL 355 Thesis or BIOL 370 health, which include research, government Internship . In the sociology department, it will programs, weight loss centers, and exercise be met through SOCI 350 Independent facilities . Application to this program occurs Study, SOCI 355 Thesis, SOCI 370 Internship, in the second semester of the student’s junior or SOCI 380 Fieldwork . All students will be year and is directed to the SNHS Director of required to submit a thesis and make an oral Admissions . A grade point average of 3 .3 is HealthPublic presentation of their work at an approved required, but no GRE scores are necessary . The internal or external symposium . curriculum for this program is described be- Arrangements for satisfying the indepen- low . Two graduate courses, SNHS 410 Research dent learning requirement must be made with Methods and SNHS 450 Health Care Systems: the student’s public health advisor before the Interdisciplinary Perspectives, are taken in the end of the junior year . senior year and are counted to the undergraduate degree credits,*** and also fulfill two of Public Health Resources in Boston the graduate course requirements, giving the Students will be encouraged to attend open lec- students a significant tuition reduction . tures on Public Health in Boston . In addition, courses developed at Simmons will integrate Requirements for the undergraduate Public guest speakers from the pool of expertise in Health major and graduate degree in the area . Nutrition:

Minor in Public Health Year One The minor consists of the following five cours- BIOL 113 General Biology es: BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental Science Science SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Disease Inorganic MATH 118 Introduction to Statistics CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society Year Two SOCI 245 International Health or BIOL 221 Microbiology SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy MATH 118 Introductory Statistics BS Public Health/MS Nutrition Pro- NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science gram BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I The Public Health major is an interdisciplinary BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II major in Biology and Sociology and offers two tracks (Biology and Sociology) . An accelerated Year Three five-year BS Public Health (Biology track)/ SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy MS Nutrition program is jointly offered by the BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious Public Health Department, College of Arts Disease and Sciences and the Nutrition Department, BIOL 347 Human Development and

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 253 Genetics CHEM 223 Biochemistry Program in Social Work (BSW) NUTR 237 The Practice of Community Nutrition Paul R . Gould, Associate Professor of Practice and Director, BSW Program Year Four Shelly-Ann Dewsbury, Associate Professor of BIOL 350/370 Independent Study/Internship Practice and Director of Field Education, (8 credits) BSW Program PH 347 Seminar in Public Health Katherine Novick Nolan, Associate Professor of Biology Elective Practice SNHS 410 Research Methods SNHS 450 Health Care Systems*** Baccalaureate Social Work Program Mission and Goals ***Note that one of these courses would be The Simmons College BSW Program’s Mission taken as a fifth course during the senior year . is to prepare baccalaureate-level students for professional generalist social work practice and Students need 127 unique credits to graduate lifelong professional and personal learning . with an undergraduate degree . This allows Consistent with the mission and vision of them to substitute one 3-credit course for the Simmons College, the School of Social Work,

Public Health usual 4-credit offerings at Simmons . Since and professional social work tradition, the both of the graduate courses are 3 credits, then Program seeks to develop competent, ethical the student would have to take one of these as a practitioners who are attuned to the values of fifth course, if they didn’t have an extra course the social work profession, embrace a profes- prior to the senior year . sional social work identity, value diversity, and Working with her advisor, a student will seek social justice through effective advocacy take SNHS 410 Research Methods and SNHS and social change efforts . 450 The Health Care System: Interdisciplin- ary Perspectives during the fall and spring of Competency-Based Curriculum Model: senior year . Students need to maintain a 3 .0 Combining Classroom Learning and GPA to continue in the program . Please visit Field Education the Simmons College website and view the In alignment with the Council on Social Work Nutrition Catalog for graduate requirements . Education’s Educational Policy and Accredi- tation Standards, the Simmons BSW Program utilizes a competency-based educational model that combines classroom learning with field education . Within this model, students are provided opportunities to gradually master the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effective, competent, ethical social work practice . BSW students integrate the College’s liberal arts foundation with 14 required social work courses which focus on the fundamentals of professional generalist social work, including human behavior in the social environment, social welfare history, policy analysis, advocacy, practice methods, social science research, diversity and cultural competence, and critical thinking and writing . Of equal importance to

254 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 the course-work component of the curriculum, Required BSW Program Courses BSW students receive formal field training SW 101 Introduction to Social Work & which connects and reinforces classroom Social Welfare learning with the social work practice setting . SW 200 Social Welfare Policy Supporting and advancing student’s learning SW 251 Human Behavior in the Social and growth, the BSW Program curriculum in- Environment I cludes service-learning requirements and for- SW 252 Human Behavior in the Social mal, supervised field placements in the junior Environment II (100 hours) and senior years (425 hours) . Field SOCI 249 Social Inequality placements occur in a variety of social service SW 351 Social Work Practice I: Intro- settings, serving various populations of people duction to Generalist Practice in need who are facing complex problems and SW 352 Social Work Practice II: Work circumstances . The synergistic integration of with Individuals and Families classroom and field work allows Simmons Col- SW 353 Social Work Practice III: Groups WorkSocial lege BSW graduates to develop competency in SW 354 Social Work Practice IV: Macro the key areas of generalist social work practice, Social Work readying them for the workforce, graduate SOCI 239 Introduction to Social Research level study, and LSW licensure . SW *** Social Work Junior Field Seminar SW 370 Social Work Field Placement & Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Seminar I Society SW 371 Social Work Field Placement & In 2013, the Simmons College BSW Program Seminar II established a chapter of the Phi Alpha national SW 390 Social Work Senior Seminar social work honor society . The purpose of Phi Alpha is to create a sense of community among In addition to those courses, BSW students social work students, reward those who have are also required to complete the following attained excellence in scholarship and achieve- courses as part of their liberal arts plan of ment, and create a space where students can study: share social justice goals and ideals as well as SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology participate in community service outreach . In MATH 118 Introductory Statistics order to be considered for Phi Alpha member- BIOL 102 Biology of Human Development ship, students must be an officially declared or BIOL 113 General Biology social work major, be at least a junior, have ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics earned at least 16 credits in social work courses, have achieved an overall GPA of at least Minor in Social Work 3 .0, and have achieved a GPA of at least 3 .5 in The minor in social work consists of the fol- required social work courses . Students induct- lowing 5 courses: ed into Phi Alpha complete community-based SW 101 Introduction to Social Work & service as part of their membership . Social Welfare SW 200 Social Welfare Policy Honors in Social Work SW 251 Human Behavior in the Social To become a candidate for honors in social Environment I work, a student must have a GPA of 3 .67 in so- SW 252 Human Behavior in the Social cial work and complete a social work Capstone Environment II project that is, based on the assessment of the SOCI 249 Social Inequality social work faculty, considered exemplary and Students interested in minoring in social worthy of honors distinction . work should consult with a BSW faculty

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 255 member to guide them in their course and field nities, and society . Using a life span approach, work . a social work strengths perspective, and a person-in-environment framework, the first COURSES semester covers the prenatal period through the school-aged child while the second semes- SW 101 Introduction to Social Work and ter covers adolescence through the aging years Social Welfare (F) and death . 4 sem . hrs . This course introduces students to the histor- SW/MGMT 223 Learning by Giving (S) ical development of professional social work 4 sem . hrs . and social welfare and orients them to the Made possible through a $10,000 grant by the purposes, goals, values and worldview of the Learning by Giving Foundation, this inter- profession . Students learn about the evolution disciplinary course provides the opportunity of contemporary social work, the contributions for students to engage with a local nonprofit of key historical figures and pioneers, the role organization as service-learner and grant of influential social policies, and the various writer, while learning the conceptual materi- ways in which social workers have shaped the al that supports this endeavor . Faculty from social service delivery system . Finally, this the School of Social Work and the School of course provides an overview of contempo- Management in partnership with the Scott/

Social Work rary social work practice principles with an Ross Center for Community Service facilitate emphasis on social and economic justice . This integration of theory and practice through course includes a 40-hour service-learning writing a grant proposal . Teams of students component . join with, learn from, and ultimately serve as grant writers for local nonprofit community SW 200 Social Welfare Policy (S) partners . The process culminates in a com- 4 sem . hrs . petitive decision making process for awarding This course examines the issues and problems multiple grants totaling $10,000 . Relevant that social workers confront and provides a conceptual material regarding philanthropy, framework for understanding and critically community engagement, leadership, team de- analyzing the impact of social welfare policies velopment, and the importance of supporting on individuals, groups, and society . Through non-profit organizations will serve as a guide an examination of historical and contempo- for student learning, analysis and decision rary social welfare policies, students build making . The course provides ample opportu- the knowledge, values, and skills required for nity for reflection and discussion on all of the effective practice through policy development inter-related topics . and reform, including the ability to engage in policy practice to advance social and economic SW 351 Social Work Practice I: Introduction well being . to Generalist Practice (F) 4 sem . hrs . SW 251 & 252 Human Behavior in the Social The first in the Program’s series of four prac- Environment I & II (F, S) tice courses, this course is aimed at orienting 4 sem . hrs . each students to social work practice by providing These two courses allow students to participate a firm framework of foundational social work in the in-depth study of the physical, psycho- knowledge, values, and professional help- logical, social, and cultural forces impacting ing skills . Students become grounded in the the growth and development of individuals multi-level social work generalist perspective within the context of their families, commu- and the constructs that make the profession unique .

256 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 SW 352 Social Work Practice II: Work with year field placement and allows for integration Individuals and Families (S) between the field and classroom . 4 sem . hrs . The second in the Program’s series of four SW 370 & 371 Social Work Field Placement & practice courses, this course continues the in- Seminar I & II (F, S) tegration of theory and practice and advances 8 sem . hrs . each the development of the generalist knowledge, Social Work Field Placement and Seminar values, and skills required to intervene with I (fall) and II (spring) are designed for the individuals and families from engagement senior social work student in order to integrate through termination . Students continue to classroom learning with practical social work solidify the helping techniques and process- experience in a social service agency setting . es introduced in the Social Work Practice I Throughout the fall and spring semesters, stu- course through the integration of classroom dents participate in 16 hours of field placement work with the 100-hour, semester-long junior per week toward completion of the 425-hour, WorkSocial social work field placement, which is taken year-long BSW senior field placement require- concurrently . ment . In addition, students meet once per week for an in-class field seminar led by the BSW SW 353 Social Work Practice III: Groups (F) Program Director of Field Education . Through 4 sem . hrs . reflective discussion, weekly assignments, and The third in the Program’s series of four major projects and papers, the Field Seminar practice courses, this course continues the focuses on the integration of theory and prac- development of generalist social work knowl- tice, building the student’s professional social edge, values, and skills, by integrating theory work identity, enhancing self-awareness skills, and practice and specifically concentrating advancing practice competencies, and synthe- on work with client groups . Students explore sizing field learning . All aspects of agency field group work as a mechanism for helping clients work, including learning to work within the to find kinship, voice, empowerment, and the agency context, effectively using supervision, skills that enable them to meet their goals, using research to inform practice, utilizing build more meaningful connections with those social work values and ethics in practice, and in their lives, and mobilize for social change . applying social work knowledge and skills with This course is taken concurrently with the first clients is explored . semester of the senior year field placement, allowing students to bring what is learned in SW 390 Social Work Senior Seminar (S) the classroom into the field and vice versa . 4 sem . hrs . Designed as the Capstone experience for the SW 354 Social Work Practice IV: Macro BSW Program, this course is taken in the final Social Work (S) semester (spring) of the senior year and follows 4 sem . hrs . a weekly seminar format . It focuses on the The fourth in the Program’s series of four integration of theory and practice and provides practice courses, this course continues the the student with the opportunity to select and development of social work generalist knowl- explore special topics and participate in social edge, values, and skills, specifically focusing work community events that supplement and on macro level social work practice . Students synthesize the content presented through- explore social work practice with organizations out the social work curriculum sequence . It and communities through community mobi- combines the in-class review of social work lization, social action, environmental modi- course material with critical analysis of social fication, cause advocacy, and influencing the work practice methods, social justice concerns, legislative process . This course is taken concur- and policy issues . In addition, the seminar rently with the second semester of the senior is intentionally designed to help the student

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 257 to reflect upon their social work educational Major in Sociology journey, articulate professional strengths and Requirements: needs, and identify a lifelong plan for learning The major in sociology encourages each stu- and growth . dent, based on her interests, to develop a creative combination of courses from the thematic areas offered by the department . Each student majoring in sociology completes five required Department of Sociology courses, three electives, and eight semester hours of independent learning . Students work Jyoti Puri, Chair and Professor closely with advisors in course selection and Valerie Leiter, Professor planning . Stephen London, Professor Becky Thompson, Professor Required Courses Saher Selod, Assistant Professor SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology Shelley White, Assistant Professor SOCI 239 Introduction to Social Donna Cole, Visiting Assistant Instructor Research Elise Brenner, Instructor SOCI 249 Inequalities Max Greenberg, Instructor SOCI 325 Applications of Sociological Shauna Rigaud, Instructor Theory Sociology Sarah Jenness, Administrative Assistant SOCI 330 Transnational Studies Generally, SOCI 101 should be completed no The sociology department offers students a later than the sophomore year, SOCI 239 and framework to understand social issues from a 268 by the sophomore or junior year, and SOCI grounded and critical perspective and attracts 325 and SOCI 330 in the junior or senior year . students who are committed to social justice as an intellectual and activist pursuit . Students Elective Thematic Areas learn ways to apply research and theoretical Choose three electives from the list below: skills toward social equity and leadership through our curriculum . The department em- Social Justice courses examine social inequal- phasizes critical reading, thinking, and writ- ities and ways that groups and communities ing . We support interdisciplinary approaches confront injustices . to teaching and thinking and work in col- SOCI 210 Body Politics laboration with women’s and gender studies, SOCI 220 Working for Social Justice Africana studies, international relations, and SOC 222 Organizing for Social Change related fields toward a well rounded and rig- SOCI 231 Sociology of Childhood and orous liberal arts education . Sociology majors Youth are encouraged to treat community service/ SOCI 232 Race, Gender and Health activism as integral to their studies . Many of SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society our students continue studies in sociology and SOCI 249 Inequalities related fields at the graduate level, either im- SOCI 262 Criminology mediately or in the future . Sociology provides SOCI 263 Sociology of Education particularly good preparation for community SOCI 347 Antiracism and Social Justice organizing, law, public policy, social work and human services, doctoral work in sociology Transnational Studies courses challenge and related fields, and teaching at the early inequities that result from colonial legacies, childhood, elementary, or college levels . capitalism, and multiple forms of nationalism and neocolonialism . SOCI 267 Globalization

258 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 SOCI 270 South Asia: People and Power will work with the internship supervisor to SOCI 330 Transnational Studies design an 8-credit internship plan for the fol- SOCI 338 Cross-Cultural Alliance lowing semester . As part of this requirement, Building students graduating in May will also take the Internship seminar . Health and Well-Being courses examine the Students completing double majors who social distribution of health, illness, and health wish to do an internship will complete their care as a consequence of unequal distribution internship through one of their departments . of social resources . SOCI 232 Race, Gender and Health Portfolio: All students completing their inde- SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society pendent learning through internships will also SOCI 245 Global Health submit a portfolio to fulfill their requirements SOCI 345 Health Systems and Policy towards the major . SOCI 365 Intimate Family Violence: A portfolio includes: A Multicultural Perspective • A paper from their first or second year of Sociology undergraduate study Cultural Practices courses emphasize the • The outstanding paper, preferably from a so- importance of culture toward a fuller under- ciology course taken in their third or fourth standing of all of our lives . year SOCI 210 Body Politics • 5-page summative statement in which stu- SOCI 261 Urban Sociology dents reflect on majoring in sociology SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports SOC 275 Birth and Death Students will also present their portfolios SOCI 321 Sociology of Food publicly during the internship class . Students SOCI 344 Sociology of Poetry and Prose graduating in January or August are exempt SOCI 365 Intimate Family Violence: from the requirement to publicly present their A Multicultural Perspective portfolios .

Social Policy courses examine social issues OR and how Sociological theory and research Thesis contributes to the development of meaningful Students may choose to do an independent social policies to address those issues . research and writing project which culminates SOCI 231 Sociology of Childhood and in a 40–50 page thesis written under the super- Youth vision of a faculty member in the department . SOCI 262 Criminology Students submit a proposal by the second SOCI 263 Sociology of Education semester of their junior year and take SOCI SOCI 321 Sociology of Food 350 (Independent Study) in the first semester SOCI 345 Health Systems and Policy of their senior year and SOCI 355 (Thesis) in the second semester of their senior year . The Independent Learning thesis option fulfills the college’s independent Students may take one of the two following learning requirement . An honors designation options: is granted to meritorious theses . All theses Internship and Portfolio are presented at an event organized by the In order to fulfill the Capstone requirement, department . students may choose to complete an internship . Internships are completed in the spring semester of the student’s senior year . In the fall semester before the internship, each student

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 259 Minor in Sociology Alpha Kappa Delta The minor in sociology consists of five courses . Instituted in 2007, the Simmons College Chap- One required course: ter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the U .S . national SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology sociology honor society, gives recognition to One of the following: students who maintain outstanding academic SOCI 239 Introduction to Social records . Students who qualify for election to Research Alpha Kappa Delta are invited by the faculty SOCI 249 Inequalities to join the chapter each spring . To be elect- SOCI 325 Applications of Sociological ed, students must be an officially declared Theory sociology major, be at least a junior, have SOCI 330 Transnational Studies accumulated the equivalent of an overall GPA of 3 .3, have a GPA of 3 .0 in Sociology courses Three elective courses selected from taken at Simmons College, and completed at thematic areas after consulting a faculty advi- least four Sociology courses prior to initia- sor in the department . tion (not including courses graded pass/fail) . Students with questions about Alpha Kappa 3 + 1 Accelerated Degree Program: BA Delta should contact Professor Saher Selod, the in Sociology & MA in Public Policy chapter representative . In the 3 + 1 program in Sociology and Public

Sociology Policy, students complete the Sociology major **Please note: The Department of Biology in three years and interdisciplinary MA in continues to support students who wish to Public Policy in the fourth year . Success in the participate in the Public Health program. program will require close collaboration with Information on the Department of Public a faculty advisor, who will guide the student Health can be found on page 251. in careful course selection and scheduling . See page 215 . COURSES

Honors in Sociology SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology (M5) (F-1, To become a candidate for honors in sociology, S-1,2) a student must earn a GPA of 3 .6 in sociology 4 sem . hrs . and either write a thesis (that earns an A- or Covers emergence and development of socio- A) or do at least two years of outstanding logical thought and research . Introduces basic community service and/or social justice work . concepts, theoretical approaches, and meth- If doing a thesis, students will work with their odological strategies for the study of social thesis advisor from the department, in consul- structures, processes, and relations . Focuses on tation with other members of the department the seven thematic areas of the department to to determine candidacy . A thesis candidate cover a range of social issues useful to a critical will complete SOCI 350 (Independent Study) understanding of society, social inequalities, followed by SOCI 355 (Thesis) and earn an A and the interconnectedness across national or A- on the thesis . Honors distinction based and social borders . Puri, London, Selod on community service/activism would include at least two years of outstanding service/activ- SOCI 210 Body Politics (F-1) ism and earning an A in SOCI 370 . Gradua- 4 sem . hrs . tion with honors in sociology is based on the Examines issues related to body, sex, sexual assessment of the department faculty . orientation, and gender . Topics may range from the social and cultural meanings of the commodification of the body, reproductive health and technology, men’s lives, parenting,

260 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 gay and lesbian sexualities, transgender identi- attention to the unequal distribution of health ties, and heterosexuality . Puri and illness in the U .S ., the role of culture in our understandings of health and illness, and SOCI 231 Sociology of Childhood and Youth the social organization of health care . Leiter, (S-2) Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 . [Not offered in 2015-2016 ]. SOCI 245 Global Health (F-1, 2) Examines sociological knowledge about 4 sem . hrs . children, including the social construction Examines health and illness from a global of childhood, social structures that affect perspective . Current public health dilemmas children’s lives, and the implications of these are analyzed, highlighting the role of colonial- social factors for individual children . Compar- ism, culture, development, and public health isons will be made with other societies to help policies . Case studies will focus on how health students understand children’s lives in U .S . issues are handled in different parts of the society . Leiter world, highlighting the roles of culture and Sociology political economy . Staff SOCI/AST/WGST 232 Race, Gender and Health (F-1, 2) SOCI 249 Inequalities (F-1, 2) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or consent of the Examines the unique perspective of healthcare instructor . from the cultural lens appropriate to women Introduces a critical sociological approach to of color . Historical, social, environmental, and understanding race, class, and gender in- political factors that contribute to racial and equality . Examines the historical origins of gender disparities in healthcare are analyzed . oppression in the United States by exploring Students will develop cultural competency how slavery, colonialism and immigration have tools for more effective healthcare delivery differentially shaped various groups’ access with individuals and families of color . Thomas to power . Explores contemporary struggles in South Africa . Examines impediments to the SOCI 239 Introduction to Social Research notion of the United States as a “mecca for di- (F-1,2; S-1, 2) versity,” including critical explorations of how 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or SOCI 241 . injustices manifest themselves in the economy, Introduces methods and strategies used in re- education, the family, the arts, the media, and search in the social sciences . Teaches responsi- other key institutions . Selod, Thompson ble consumption of social science research and presents the logic and skills of social research SOCI 262 Criminology (F-1, 2) methods . Emphasizes the nature of inqui- 4 sem . hrs . Not offered 2016-2018 ry and the relationship between theory and Critically examines types and patterns of research . Includes social research ethics and an behaviors socially defined as criminal . Focuses introduction to data analysis using computers on major theories and research studies in in research . Previous courses in statistics or criminology and issues relating to the three computers not required . Leiter, Selod major elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and prisons . London SOCI 241 Health, Illness and Society (M5) (F-1, 2; S-1, 2) SOCI 263 Sociology of Education (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 . Education ma- Emphasizes social determinants of physical jors are exempt from the prerequisite . and mental health and cross-cultural experi- Focuses on the contributions of sociological ences of illness and seeking care . Pays special theories and research applied to an under-

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 261 standing of the structure and functions of Examines how structural inequalities shape educational systems in contemporary society . people’s birth and death rituals and how race, Topics include such areas as education and class, nation, and gender impact birthing and social stratification, student subcultures, and dying processes . Explores birth and death as race and education . Service learning includes uniquely individual and profoundly social working collaboratively as a class with a sixth- processes . Thompson grade class in a Boston public school . London SOCI 321 Sociology of Food (S-1) SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. BIOL 104, SOCI 101, SOCI 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or consent of the 241, BIOL 104 or NUTR 237 . instructor . Not offered 2016-2018 . Examines how social groups and institutions Examines diverse ways organized sports reflect influence our production, distribution, and and influence the values and social structures consumption of food . Food is a lens through of society . Analyzes major political, economic, which we can examine the values of social in- and social functions of sports in historical and stitutions, such as the family, agricultural and cross-cultural contexts . Topics include women food policy, and the welfare system . We will and sports, violence, race and sports, and the discuss how social movements are organized changing functions of collegiate and profes- around food politics in the U .S . and elsewhere . sional athletics . London Leiter Sociology SOCI 267 Globalization (F-2) SOCI 325 Applications of Sociological Theory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or consent of the (F-1, 2) instructor . [Not offered in 2016-2018 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 . International relations majors are exempt from Examines classical and contemporary theoret- the prerequisite . ical schools of thought in sociology . Emphasiz- Topics include the history and emergence of es the contributions of women social theorists global markets; the politics of development and scholars of color . Addresses application of and industrialization; environmental and pop- sociological theory to selected social issues and ulation issues; women, culture, and develop- personal social behavior . Puri, Thompson ment; and resistance to cultural and economic globalization . Puri SOCI 330 Transnational Studies (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 and junior SOCI 270 South Asia: People and Power (S-2) standing . 4 sem . hrs . [Not offered in 2016-2018 ]. Introduces students to transnational studies . Examines the history, culture, and politics of Addresses transnational studies as a critical contemporary South Asia . Analyses how colo- tool for examining subjects, social relations, nial rule and anti-colonial nationalist struggles and cultural processes . Highlights issues of set the stage for religion, gender, nation, and race, nation, gender, class and sexuality in a language to become points of contestation . world where cultural and political borders Issues of how history is represented, partition are being reconstituted by capital . Focuses and nationalisms, the rise of authoritarian and on themes of nationalism and belonging, democratic regimes, and women’s activism are citizenship, migration, cultural practices, and emphasized . Puri diasporas . Puri

SOCI 275 Birth and Death (F-2) [SOCI 338 (TC) Cross-Cultural Alliance 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 or SOCI 241 . Building Explores the interrelationship between birth 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 and/or SOCI 225, and death as literal and metaphorical realities . SOCI 348, SOCI 222, SOCI 277, SPAN 312; or

262 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 consent . Not offered in 2015–2016 ]. States . Gendered Muslim experiences will be Provides knowledge of scholarship on understood within the political, economic, cross-cultural alliances and border crossing, and social contexts in which they are situated . focusing on the United States and Mexico, Selod combined with lived experiences of such crossings . Emphasizes how power inequal- SOCI 347 Antiracism and Social Justice (F-2) ities are negotiated in cross-cultural work . 4 sem . hrs . [Not offered in 2015–2016 ]. Course takes place in Cuernavaca, Mexico Offers a multicultural social history of anti- and includes on-site and off-campus lectures; racism in the U .S . from the 1950s to the pres- daily Spanish classes; and off-site excursions . ent with particular focus on the civil rights and No previous knowledge of Spanish is required . black power movements, multiracial feminism, Thompson Central America solidarity work, multicultural education, and prison activism . Thompson SOCI 344 Sociology of Poetry and Prose (F-1) SOCI 350 Independent Study (F-1, 2; S-1, 2) Sociology 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . Focuses on what C W. . Mills refers to as the “sociological imagination” in the poetry and SOCI 355 Thesis (F-1,2; S-1, 2) memoirs/autobiographies of several contem- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 350 and consent of porary political poets from a range of racial, the department . ethnic, and class backgrounds . Examines how social location shapes writers’ approaches to SOCI/AST/WGST 365 Intimate Family Vio- social problems . Considers solutions writers lence: a Multicultural Perspective (S-1, 2) offer and analyzes their role in society as 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: One of the four 100-level conscience, scribe, witness, and storyteller . WGST courses, or AST 101, or SOCI 101; ju- Thompson nior standing; or consent of the instructor . Examines the scope and variety of violence in SOCI 345 Health Systems and Policy (S-1, 2) the family from an interdisciplinary perspec- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101,SOCI 241, NURS tive that includes: (a) a theoretical framework 237, or consent of the instructor . of economics, law, public policy, psychology, Analyzes the evolution of the U .S . health and sociology; (b) a cross-cultural understand- system and compares it with health systems ing of family violence against girls and women; of other selected countries . Examines health and (c) an exploration of the sociopolitical, systems as social institutions, developing a legal, and cultural response to family violence . broad, contextual understanding of health sys- Discussion of the theories used to describe and tem development and change across a range of research family violence that include: violence cultural, political and economic environments . against women, children, intimate partners, Investigates the impact of social institutions and elderly family members . Thomas on the structure of health systems, on policy choices, and on the provision and receipt of SOCI 370 Internship (S-1, 2) care . Staff 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . Includes weekly seminar . [SOCI 346 Gender and Islam 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. SOCI 101 ]. Examines the importance of gender in the Muslim experience . Students will learn about the history of gender in Islamic societies such as the Middle East, Europe, and the United

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 263 Learning Goals Department of Women’s and Upon graduation students with a BA in Wom- Gender Studies en’s and Gender Studies will have gained the following skills, knowledge, and abilities: Diane Grossman, Chair and Professor of • Critical-Historical Awareness – Students Women’s and Gender Studies and Philosophy will be adept at considering gender in Carole Biewener, Professor of Economics and diverse national and international contexts Women’s and Gender Studies as a result of studying the multiple and con- Laura Prieto, Professor of History and Women’s tested meanings and roles of gender from an and Gender Studies historical, a multidisciplinary, and a trans- Kelly Hager, Associate Professor of English and national perspective and will have developed Women’s and Gender Studies an understanding of how gender is related to Dawna Thomas, Associate Professor of Women’s other social categories such as race, eth- and Gender Studies and Africana Studies nicity, social class, sexuality, religion, and Jo Trigilio, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, nationality . Women’s and Gender Studies, and Director • Interdisciplinary Content – Students will of the Graduate Program in Gender/Cultural have acquired theoretical, methodological, Studies and empirical perspectives for studying and Sarah Jenness, Administrative Assistant critically analyzing the history, status, and Women’s and Gender Studies and Gender Women’s experiences of women from diverse back- The goals of the Department of Women’s and grounds . Gender Studies are to educate students in theo- • Disciplinary Skills – Students will be retical, empirical, and methodological perspec- skilled at integrating theory and practice tives for considering the status and experiences and will be able to communicate effectively of women; to consider gender in diverse na- in both writing and speaking . tional and international contexts by studying • Practical Skills – Through independent the multiple and contested meanings and roles learning or internships, students will be of gender; and to develop an understanding of prepared to enter the work place, graduate how gender is related to other social categories programs, and community-based volunteer including race, class, age, sexuality, religion, work with an understanding of social justice and nationality . Women’s and Gender Studies issues informed by interdisciplinary scholar- courses, whether taken as part of the major or ship and feminist perspectives . to enrich another discipline, invite students to • Leadership Skills – Students will continue understand past and present experiences in or- in leadership roles that they have either be- der to prepare for challenges and opportunities gun or further developed while at Simmons . in their future personal, work, and social lives . Majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies has Major in Women’s and Gender Studies led to careers in management, law, academia, counseling, education, library, museum or ar- Requirements chival work, health care, social services, public 40 semester hours (10 courses): administration, writing, publishing, and the 1 . Four semester hours (1 course) in one of the media . three 100-level courses: WGST 100 Introduction to Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies WGST 111 Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

264 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 WGST/ Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies ECON125 Women and Work A minor in Women’s and Gender studies includes 20 semester hours (5 courses) . 2 . Eight semester hours (2 courses): both WGST 204 Roots of Feminism, and 1 . Four semester hours (1 course) in one of the WGST 354 Feminist Theories three 100 level courses: Women’s and Gender Studies (Capstone) WGST 100 Introduction to Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies 3 . Four semester hours (1 course) in a Race, WGST 111 Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Ethnicity and Diversity course selected Bisexual, and Transgender from one of the following: Studies WGST 232 Race, Gender & Health WGST/ HIST 213 Race and Ethnicity in U .S . ECON 125 Women and Work History PHIL 223 Philosophy of Diversity 2 . WGST 204 Roots of Feminism SOCI 249 Inequalities 3 . Three elective courses selected from the list 4 . Four semester hours (1 course) in a Glo- of WGST offerings . balization course selected from one of the following: Laurie Crumpacker Scholars WGST 200 Women, Nation, State This accelerated program for Simmons WGST 210 Sisters of the African Diaspora students offers the opportunity to acquire a WGST/ Master’s of Arts in Gender/Cultural Studies ECON 214 Women in the World within one year after completing the under- Economy graduate BA degree . Simmons students with a strong undergraduate record may apply to 5 . Four semester hours (1 course) in a Meth- the program in the second semester of their odology course selected from one of the junior year . Applicants must submit an official following: transcript of their undergraduate record, a HIST 260 Interpreting the Past: statement of purpose, a writing sample, and The Craft of History two letters of recommendation . At least one SOCI 239 Introduction to Social letter should be from someone well acquaint- Research ed with the applicant’s academic ability and 6 . Twelve semester hours (3 courses) chosen potential inquiries should be addressed to from the list of Women’s and Gender Stud- graduate studies . ies courses and electives . A course taken to Students admitted to the program begin fulfill the race/ethnicity requirement may graduate level work in the GCS program in the not also count as an elective . senior year of their undergraduate program at Simmons . Students may transfer up to 8 7 . Four semester hours (1 course) in advanced credits of 300-level undergraduate coursework coursework chosen from WGST 365, 350, from the GCS list of elective courses toward 353, 355, 370, 380, 398, HIST 360, SOCI 346, the degree . As students would be accepted into or PHIL 390 . the GCS program prior to enrolling in these Departmental Honors courses, they would be expected to complete work at the graduate level in these two 300-lev- A WGST major may qualify for departmental el elective courses . Students are able to enroll honors with a 3 .5 average in WGST cours- in 400-level GCS courses only after they have es and completion of WGST 355, Thesis, or completed their BA degrees and have fully WGST 370 Internship with the addition of a entered the GCS program . substantial written project or paper .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 265 COURSES topics may include: education, friendship, sexuality, the marriage plot, labor, and protest WGST 100 Introduction to Multicultural and politics . Hager, Leonard, Staff Women’s and Gender Studies (M6) (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . WGST 200 Women, Nation, Culture Examines the position of women in society 4 sem . hrs . and introduces an interdisciplinary approach This course focuses on issues pertinent to to the study of women . Analyzes differing women’s experiences in various cultural, na- theories of women’s oppression, considers tional, and transnational contexts . We will ex- justifications for current feminist demands, amine how the experiences of women in these and keeps in mind the relationship between multiple contexts are located within histories theoretical issues and personal concerns . Re- of colonialism, nationalism, and societies sources include articles, interviews, films, and stratified by gender, class, race, ethnicity, and guest speakers . Thomas, Staff sexuality . The course will emphasize the histories of women’s resistance to these structures WGST 111 Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bi- of power, thereby raising questions about the sexual, and Transgender Studies (M6) (F-1,2) meaning and relevance of feminist perspec- 4 sem . hrs . tives . We will examine how women’s expe- Introduces students to the interdisciplinary riences in these contexts inform the project

Women’s and Gender Studies and Gender Women’s field of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender of socially situated and inclusive feminisms . studies . Examines LGBT identity, sexuality, Readings on issues of body, gender, militarism, gender, politics, and culture from a variety and violence against girls and women in South of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, Asia, Middle East, Central America, Africa, as including history, sociology, philosophy, and well as, the United States, will provide focus to science . Grossman, Trigilio the course . Thomas

WGST/ECON 125 Women and Work (M5) WGST 204 Roots of Feminism (F-1; S-2) (S-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. WGST 100, WGST 4 sem . hrs . 111,WGST 125, or WGST 193 and sophomore Cross-listed with Economics . An introduc- standing . tion to the history of women’s paid work in Explores the historic roots of the demand for the United States and the ongoing challenges political, social, and economic justice for wom- women face in relation to the gender wage gap, en . Studies the development of feminist theory gender discrimination, gendered occupational and activism through comparative analysis . segregation, the glass ceiling, and the “sticky Emphasizes the diversity of feminist thought floor ”. Emphasizes how these workplace issues and how successive generations have revised are related to the considerable unpaid family the meaning of feminist theory and practice . responsibilities of many women and men . Hager, Prieto Students write a research paper to relate the course material to their own lives or to the WGST/AST 210 Sisters of the African Dias- lives of other women . Biewener pora (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . WGST/ENGL 193 Women in Literature (M2) An interdisciplinary lens is used to examine (F-1,2; S-1,2) Black women’s experiences with sexism, color- 4 sem . hrs . ism, domesticity, sexuality, immigration, body Explores the writings and cultural contexts of politics, and violence . Black women from the literature by and about women from the 19th African Diaspora (Cape Verdean, Caribbean, century to the present . Features novels, short Afro Latina, and Black American) show how stories, speeches, poems, and plays . Selected

266 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 their experiences transcend national and socie- changing definitions of gender and how it has tal boundaries, challenging common assump- intersected with women’s racial, class, ethnic, tions of black womanhood . Thomas sexual, regional, and other identities . Prieto

WGST 211 Gender and Sexuality (S-1) WGST/AST/SOCI 232 Race, Gender and

4 sem . hrs . Health (M5) (F-1,2) Women’s and Gender Studies Focuses on theoretical and thematic consider- 4 sem . hrs . ations of gender and sexuality, including the Examines the unique perspective of healthcare role of different discourses in constructing no- from the cultural lens appropriate to women tions of gender and heterosexuality; sexuality of color . Historical, social, environmental, and as an instrument of power; and the links with political factors that contribute to racial and nationalisms, queer theory, hybridities, and gender disparities in healthcare are analyzed . political possibilities . Grossman, Trigilio Students will develop cultural competency tools for more effective healthcare delivery WGST/ECON 214 Women in the World with individuals and families of color . Thomas Economy (F-2; S-1) 4 sem . hrs . Sophomore standing plus WGST [WGST 258 Special Topics in Women’s and 100, 111 or 125 Gender Studies (M6) A reading seminar examining the growing 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2015–2017 ]. feminization of the global economy, along Examines an issue, theme, or subject of im- with the many strategies and activists projects portance in the field of women’s and gender women have undertaken to contend with the studies . Staff challenges and opportunities globalization presents to women in communities across the WGST 350 Independent Study (F-1, 2; S-1, 2) world . Biewener 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the faculty supervisor . Staff WGST/HIST 215 Women and Gender in U.S. History Before 1890 (M5) (F-1) [WGST 353 Special Topics Seminar 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. WGST 200 or 204; junior standing; Explores American women’s diverse experi- or consent of the instructor . Not offered in ences from pre-Columbian times to 1890, as 2015–2017 ]. they re-envisioned their place within families Intensively examines a significant issue in and communities, entered wage work, and Women’s and Gender Studies . Staff struggled for rights . Emphasizes women’s self-representations in writing and the visual WGST 354 Feminist Theories (F, 1, S-2) arts, as well as gender’s intersections with 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. WGST 204 and junior racial, class, ethnic, sexual, regional, religious, standing, or consent of the instructor . and other identities . Prieto Examines the development and current man- ifestations of different feminist views, includ- WGST/HIST 216 Women and Gender in U.S. ing liberal, radical, and Marxist feminism, as History Since 1890 (M5) (S-1) well as more recent feminist theory deploying 4 sem . hrs . psychoanalysis, postmodernism, and intersec- Examines women’s diverse experiences—for tional theory . Grossman, Trigilio . example as workers, activists, consumers, artists, intellectual, and leaders—in the United WGST 355 Thesis (F-1, 2; S-1, 2) States from the Progressive Era through the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . World Wars, the “feminine mystique” of the A formal thesis proposal should be submitted 1950s, and the civil rights era . Emphasizes in the semester prior to commencing thesis

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 267 research . Successful completion of WGST 350 assessments or theoretical explorations of the Independent Study required before registering following: identity politics, sexual orientation for WGST 355 . Staff science studies, gay marriage, transgender theory, and intersexuality studies . Grossman, WGST/AST/SOCI 365 Intimate Family Vio- Trigilio lence: a Multicultural Perspective (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: One of the four 100-level Elective Courses WGST courses, or AST 101, or SOCI 101; ju- AST 300 Seminar in Selected Topics in nior standing; or consent of the instructor . Africana Studies (as Examines the scope and variety of violence in appropriate) the family from an interdisciplinary perspec- ART 248 Women and Art tive that includes: (a) a theoretical framework BIOL 109 Biology of Women of economics, law, public policy, psychology, ECON 125 Women and Work and sociology; (b) a cross-cultural understand- ECON 214 Women in the World ing of family violence against girls and women; Economy and (c) an exploration of the sociopolitical, ENGL 254 English Novel from Victorians legal, and cultural response to family violence . to Moderns Discussion of the theories used to describe and ENGL 320 American Women’s Poetry research family violence that include: violence ENGL 354 Studies in Film Genre:

Women’s and Gender Studies and Gender Women’s against women, children, intimate partners, Melodrama and elderly family members . Thomas ENGL 398 Feminist Film Studies HIST 213 Race and Ethnicity in U .S . WGST 370 Internship (F-1, 2; S-1, 2) History 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of faculty HIST 219 History of Sexuality and the supervisor . Family In collaboration with the Career Education HIST 230 Women and Gender in Europe Center and under supervision by a department HIST 360 Seminar in the History of faculty member, students intern for 8-10 hours Women and Gender a week (for 4 credits) or 16–20 hours a week HON 302 Sexuality, Nature and Power (for 8 credits) in workplace sites connected to PHIL 223 Philosophy of Diversity their major . Students complete a final paper PHIL 390 Seminar (as appropriate) that reflects on their experience and brings POLS 233 Feminism and Capitalism together theory and practice . Staff POLS 219 Gender and Politics PSYC 220 The Psychology of Women WGST/PHIL 380 Gender and Queer Theory SPAN 336 Latin American Women (F-2) Writers (offered in Spanish) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Junior standing and one SOCI 210 Body Politics: A Sociological course in philosophy, or women’s and gender Perspective studies, or consent . SOCI 220 Working for Social Justice Considers the central themes and problems of SOCI 222 Organizing for Social Change contemporary gender and queer theory . Read- SOCI 330 Transnational Studies ings include works by foundational thinkers in SOCI 249 Inequalities the field such as Foucault, Rubin, and Butler . SOCI 346 Gender and Islam Specific topics of inquiry may include critical SOCI 347 Antiracism and Justice Work SOCI 348 Re-envisioning the Third World

268 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 DIRECTORY OF FACULTY & ADMINISTRATORS

Appointment date refers to the date of original Renee Bergland, Professor of English and Faculty & Administrators hire to the College . Hazel Dick Leonard Chair BA, St . John’s College; PhD, Columbia Faculty, College of Arts University . Appointed 1999 . and Sciences Stephen Berry, Associate Professor of History BA, MEd, Vanderbilt University; MLIS, Maria Abate, Assistant Professor of Biology University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Duke BA, University of California, Davis; PhD, University . Appointed 2007 . Northeastern University . Appointed 2011 . Carole Biewener, Professor of Economics and Anna Aguilera, Assistant Professor of Biology Women’s and Gender Studies AB, Brown University; MS, University BA, Douglass College; PhD, University of of Massachusetts, Amherst; PhD, Tufts Massachusetts . Appointed 1987 . University . Appointed 2012 . Ellen Birchander, Lecturer in Psychology Abel Amado, Assistant Professor of Political BA, Simmons College; MSW, Boston College; Science and International Relations MS, Tufts University; ABD, University of PhD, Boston University . Appointed 2016 . Massachusetts, Boston . Appointed 2011 .

Masato Aoki, Associate Professor of Economics Dánisa Bonacic, Associate Professor and Chair BA, Bucknell University; MA, PhD, University of Modern Languages and Literatures of Massachusetts, Amherst . Appointed 1993 . BA, MA, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; PhD, Brown University . Appointed Judith Aronson, Associate Professor of 2007 . Communications BA, University of Michigan; MFA, MCP, Yale Edith Bresler, Associate Professor of Practice in University . Appointed 1998 . Art and Music BFA, School of Visual Arts . Appointed 2003 . Kirk James Beattie, Professor of Political Science and International Relations Pamela Bromberg, Professor of English BA, Kalamazoo College; MA, PhD, University BA, Wellesley College; PhD, Yale University . of Michigan . Appointed 1985 . Appointed 1972 .

Donna Beers, Professor of Mathematics and Michael L. Brown, Professor of Mathematics Statistics BA, Columbia University; MA, PhD, Harvard BA, MS, PhD, University of Connecticut . University . Appointed 1986 . Appointed 1986 . Changqing Chen, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Michael Berger, Associate Professor of and Physics Chemistry BE, Xi’an Jiatong University; MS, Peking BA, Cornell University; MBA, Boston University; PhD, University of Connecticut, University; MA, PhD, Harvard University . Storrs . Appointed 2005 . Appointed 2005 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 269 Benjamin Cole, Assistant Professor of Political Viktor Grigoryan, Assistant Professor of Science and International Relations Mathematics BA, MA, University of New Hampshire; PhD, BS, Yerevan State University; MS, PhD George Mason University . Appointed 2012 . University of Massachusetts, Amherst . Appointed 2014 . James Corcoran, Associate Professor of Communications D. Bruce Gray, Associate Professor of Biology BA, University of North Dakota; MPA, BS, Tufts University; MS, Columbia University; Harvard University . Appointed 1986 . PhD, University of Connecticut . Appointed 1993 . Leanne Doherty, Associate Dean, Honors Program Director, and Associate Professor of Diane Grossman, Chair and Professor of Political Science and International Relations Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies BA, Clark University; MA, PhD, Northeastern BA, Vassar College; MA, PhD, New York University . Appointed 2000 . University . Appointed 1985 .

Kristin Dukes, Assistant Professor of Richard W. Gurney, Professor of Chemistry Psychology and Physics BA, Rice University; MS, PhD, Tufts BS, Benedictine University; PhD, Purdue University . Appointed 2011 . University . Appointed 2003 . Faculty and Administrators Faculty Eduardo Febles, Associate Professor of Modern Kelly Hager, Associate Professor of English and Languages and Literatures Women’s and Gender Studies BA, Tulane University; MA, PhD, Brown BA, Rice University; PhD, University of University . Appointed 2003 . California, Irvine . Appointed 2001 .

Gregory Feldman, Associate Professor and Margaret Hanni, Associate Professor and Chair Chair of Psychology of Art and Music BA, University of Connecticut at Storrs; MS, BA, Simmons College; MA, PhD, Boston PhD, University of Miami . Appointed 2006 . University . Appointed 1996 . Rachel L . Galli, Associate Professor of Psychology Heather Hole Assistant Professor of Art and BA, Hofstra University; MA, PhD, Boston Music University . Appointed 1998 . BA, Smith College; MA, PhD, Princeton University . Appointed 2012 . Sheldon George, Associate Professor of English and Director of Graduate Program in English Alister Inglis, Associate Professor of Modern BA, The City College of New York; PhD, Languages and Literatures and Director of the Boston College . Appointed 2005 . Program in East Asian Studies BA, University of Canberra; PhD, University of Robert N. Goldman, Professor of Mathematics Melbourne . Appointed 2003 . BS, London School of Economics; AM, PhD, Harvard University . Appointed 1972 . Mariam Ismail, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ellen Grabiner, Associate Professor and Chair BS, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; of Communications PhD, Northeastern University . Appointed BA, SUNY Albany, MEd, Goddard College; 2016 . PhD, Union Institution & University . Appointed 2000 .

270 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Michael Jordan, Associate Professor of Practice Jane Lopilato, Associate Professor and Chair of in Chemistry and Physics Biology BA, D . Phil ., Oxford University . Appointed BA, Emmanuel College; PhD, Harvard 2007 . University . Appointed 1989 .

Michael Kaplan, Professor of Chemistry and Shirong Luo, Associate Professor of Philosophy

Physics MS, Peking Union Medical College; MA, Texas Faculty & Administrators MS, Kishinev State University; PhD, Leningrad A&M University; PhD, University of Miami . State University; DrSci, Moscow State Appointed 2006 . University, Moscow . Appointed 1993 . Bridget Lynch, Associate Professor of Practice Colleen Kiely, Associate Professor of Art and in Art and Music and Director of the Trustman Music Art Gallery BFA, Rhode Island School of Design; MFA, BA, University of Kansas . Appointed 2006 . School of the Museum of Fine Arts . Appointed 2005 . Leonard Mailloux, Associate Professor of Practice, Communications Nancy Lee, Associate Professor of Chemistry BA, Mount Wachusett Community College; and Physics MEd, Cambridge College . Appointed 2008 . BA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Brown University . Appointed 1994 . Sarah Martin, Associate Professor of Psychology Valerie Leiter, Associate Professor of Sociology BS, Duke University; MS, PhD, Pennsylvania BA, State University of New York at Albany; State University . Appointed 2008 . AM, Harvard University; PhD, Brandeis University . Appointed 2003 . Briana Martino, Lecturer in Communications BA, Tufts University . BA Certificate, Simmons Sarah Leonard, Associate Professor and Chair College, MA, PhD Stonybrook University . of History Appointed 2005 . BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; MA, PhD, Brown University . Appointed 2004 . Margaret Menzin, Professor and Chair of Mathematics Suzanne Leonard, Associate Professor and BA, Swarthmore College; MA, PhD, Brandeis Chair of English University . Appointed 1969 . AB, Dartmouth College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee . Appointed 2006 . Marda Messay, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages Randi Lite, Associate Professor of Practice BA, University of Dayton; MA, Bowling Green in Biology and Program Director of Exercise State University; PhD, Florida State University . Science Appointed 2016 . AB, Brown University; MA, Columbia University . Appointed 1989 . Zinnia Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Economics Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor of History BS, MS, University of Calcutta; PhD, and Modern Languages and Literatures University of Connecticut . Appointed 2013 . University Diploma, Beijing Normal University; MA, PhD, Boston University . Appointed 1991 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 271 Stephen Ortega, Associate Professor of History Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield, Professor and and Director of the Graduate Program in Chair of Chemistry History BS, University of Maryland; PhD, State BA, New York University; MA, Harvard University of New York at Stony Brook . University; PhD, University of Manchester . Appointed 1999 . Appointed 2006 . Charlotte Russell, Senior Lecturer in Biology Mary H. Owen, Professor of Biology B . Med . Sci ., University of Birmingham; PhD, BA, Regis College; MA, PhD, Clark University . University of Manchester . Appointed 2007 . Appointed 1992 . Pía Cúneo-Ruiz, Lecturer in Modern Catherine Paden, Associate Professor and Languages and Literatures Chair of Political Science and International ESL/ELT, Peru’s Asociacion Cultural Peruano- Relations, Director of General Education Britanico; JD, Universidad San Martin de BA, Vassar College; PhD, Northwestern Porres . Appointed 2011 . University . Appointed 2006 . Saher Selod, Assistant Professor of Sociology Lowry Pei, Professor of English BA, University of Texas at Austin; MA, DePaul AB, Harvard College; MA, PhD, Stanford University; PhD, Loyola University . Appointed University . Appointed 1985 . 2012 . Faculty and Administrators Faculty Maria Dolores Peláez-Benítez, Professor of Elizabeth Scott, Associate Professor of Biology Modern Languages & Literatures and Chair of Public Health Licenciatura, PhD, Universidad Complutense MI, Manchester Metropolitan University; de Madrid . Appointed 1992 . MPhil, PhD, University of London . Appointed 2001 . Theresa Perry, Professor of Africana Studies and Education Gregory Slowik, Professor of Art and Music and BA, Loyola University; MA, Marquette Musical Director University; PhD, Yale University; EdD, BM, Mansfield University; MM, DMA, Boston Harvard University Graduate School of University . Appointed 1994 . Education . Appointed 2005 . Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor and Laura Prieto, Professor of History Chair of Economics BA, Wellesley College; MA, PhD, Brown PhD, Boston College . Appointed 1999 . University . Appointed 1997 . Raja Staggers-Hakim, Assistant Professor of Jyoti Puri, Professor and Chair of Sociology Sociology BA, Bombay University; PhD, Northeastern BS, Howard University; MPH, New York University . Appointed 1996 . University; PhD, Howard University .

John Quattrochi, Assistant Professor in Dawna Thomas, Associate Professor of Sociology Africana Studies and Women’s and Gender PhD, Harvard University . Appointed 2016 . Studies BA, MS, University of Massachusetts, Boston; John Reeder, Associate Professor of Psychology PhD, Northeastern University . Appointed BA, McMaster University; PhD, Princeton 2003 . University . Appointed 2004 . Becky Thompson, Professor of Sociology BA, University of California, Santa Cruz; PhD, Brandeis University . Appointed 1996 .

272 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Wanda Torres Gregory, Professor and Chair of Philosophy Faculty, School of Library BA (Pol . Sci ),. BA (Phil ),. MA, University and Information Science of Puerto Rico; PhD, Boston University . Appointed 1997 . Eileen Abels, Dean of the School of Library and Information Science Jo Trigilio, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and BA, Clark University, MLS, University of Faculty & Administrators Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of Maryland; PhD, University of California Los the Program in Gender/Cultural Studies Angeles . Appointed 2013 . BA, Marietta College; MA, PhD, University of Oregon . Appointed 2005 . Naresh Agarwal, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Science Geoffrey Turner, Associate Professor of BAS, Nanyang Technological University; PhD, Psychology National University of Singapore . Appointed AB, Lafayette College; MS, PhD, Pennsylvania 2009 . State University . Appointed 1997 . Jeannette Bastian, Professor and Director of Janie Ward, Professor and Chair of Education the Archives Program, School of Library and and Africana Studies Information Science BFA, New York University; EdM, EdD, BA, New York University; MLS, Shippensburg Harvard University . Appointed 1986 . University; MPhil, University of West Indies; PhD, University of Pittsburgh . Appointed Afaa Michael Weaver, Professor of English 1999 . BA, University of the State of New York; MA, Brown University . Appointed 1997 . Gerald Benoit, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Science Bob White, Professor of Communications BA, University of California, Davis; MS, AB, College of the Holy Cross; MS, Boston Columbia University; PhD, University of University . Appointed 1971 . California, Los Angeles . Appointed 2003 .

Shelley White, Assistant Professor of Sociology Joel Blanco-Rivera, Assistant Professor, School BS, Boston University; MPH, Boston of Library and Information Science University; PhD, Boston College . Appointed BS, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; MS, 2015 . University of Michigan; PhD, University of Pittsburgh . Appointed 2012 . Richard Wollman, Professor of English BA, Brandeis University; MA, MPhil, PhD, Peter Botticelli, Assistant Professor, School of Columbia University . Appointed 1993 . Library and Information Science BA, Loyola University; AM, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Illinois; MSI, University of Michigan . Appointed 2013 .

Michèle Cloonan, Dean and Professor Emerita, School of Library and Information Science AB, Bennington College; AM, University of Chicago; MS, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Illinois . Appointed 2002 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 273 Mónica Colón-Aguirre, Assistant Professor, Cathryn Mercier, Professor and Director of School of Library and Information Science the Children’s Literature Program, School of BBA, University of Puerto Rico, Río Library and Information Science Piedras; MBA, Inter American University BA, Mount Holyoke; MA, Boston University; of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus; MS, PhD, Boston University . Appointed 1985 . PhD, University of Tenneessee, Knoxville . Appointed 2012 . Chaoqun Ni, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science Lisa Hussey, Associate Professor, School of BS, Wuhan University; MS, Wuhan University; Library and Information Science PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington . BA, University of Miami; MA, University Appointed 2014 . of Arizona; PhD, University of Missouri . Appointed 2008 . Kyong Eun Oh, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science Daniel Joudrey, Associate Professor, School of BA, Yonsei University; MA, Yonsei University; Library and Information Science PhD, Rutgers University . Appointed 2013 . BA, George Washington University; MLIS, University of Pittsburgh; PhD, University of Amy Patee, Associate Professor, School of Pittsburgh . Appointed 2005 . Library and Information Science BA, University of North Carolina, Greensboro;

Faculty and Administrators Faculty Melanie Kimball, Associate Professor and MLS, Rutgers University; PhD, University of Director of the School of Library Teacher North Carolina, Chapel Hill . Appointed 2004 . Program, School of Library and Information Science Laura Saunders, Assistant Professor, School of BMus, Alma College; MMus, University of Library and Information Science Michigan; MS, University of Illinois; PhD, BA, Boston University; MSLIS, Simmons University of Illinois . Appointed 2009 . College; PhD, Simmons College . Appointed 2011 . Megan Lambert, Senior Lecturer, Children’s Literature Candy Schwartz, Professor, School of Library BA, Smith College; MA, Simmons College . and Information Science Appointed 2009 . BA, McGill University; MLS, McGill University; PhD, Syracuse University . Martha Mahard, Associate Professor of Appointed 1980 . Practice, School of Library and Information Science Amber Stubbs, Assistant Professor, School of BA, Barnard College; MA, Tufts University; Library and Information Science MS, Simmons College; DA, Simmons College . BS, Simmons College; MA, Brandeis Appointed 1994 . University; PhD, Brandeis University . Appointed 2014 . Jim Matarazzo, Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Library and Information Science Bruce Tis, Associate Professor, School of BS, Boston College; MA, Boston College; Library and Information Science MS, Simmons College; PhD, University of BSEE, MSEE, Northeastern University; PhD, Pittsburgh . Appointed 1968 . Boston University . Appointed 1998 .

Margaret Menzin, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science BA, Swarthmore College; MA, PhD, Brandeis University . Appointed 1969 .

274 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Rong Tang, Associate Professor, School of Judy A. Beal, Dean, School of Nursing and Library and Information Science Health Sciences, Professor of Nursing BA, Renmin University of China; MA, BSN, Skidmore College; MSN, Yale University; Renmin University of China; MA, Ohio State DNSc, Boston University . Appointed 1989 . University, PhD, University of North Carolina . Appointed 2006 . Charlene Berube, Associate Professor of

Practice, Nursing Faculty & Administrators Nanette Veilleux, Professor and Director of BSN, Saint Anselm College; MSN, Boston Computer Science and Informatics Program, University . Appointed 1994 . School of Library and Information Science ScB, Brown University; MSEE, PhD, Boston Lisa Sciacca Brown, Assistant Professor of University . Appointed 1999 . Nutrition BS, Clark University; MS, Simmons College; Donna Webber Associate Professor of Practice, PhD, Boston University . Appointed 2008 . School of Library and Information Science BA, Concordia University; MA, University of Teressa Brown, Associate Professor of Practice, Wisconsin, Madison . Appointed 2001 . Physical Therapy and Assistant Director, Clinical Education Mary Wilkins-Jordan, Assistant Professor, BS, Simmons College; DPT, Simmons College . School of Library and Information Science Appointed 2008 . BA/BS, Quincy University; JD, Case Western Reserve University; MLIS, University of LaDonna Christian, Associate Professor of Wisconsin; PhD, University of North Carolina, Practice, Nursing and Director, Dotson Bridge Chapel Hill . Appointed 2009 . and Mentoring Program BSN, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Kathy Wisser, Assistant Professor, School of MSN, University of Massachusetts, Library and Information Science Dartmouth . Appointed 2009 . BA, Bates College; MA, University of New Hampshire; MLIS, University of North Jean Christoffersen, Associate Professor of Carolina; PhD, University of North Carolina . Practice, Nursing Appointed 2009 . BSN, State University of New York, Brooklyn; MSN, Boston College . Appointed 2004 .

Faculty, School of Nursing George Coggeshall, Associate Professor of Practice, Physical Therapy and Health Sciences BS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston; MSPT, Boston University . Appointed 2008 . Josephine Atinaja-Faller, Associate Professor of Practice, Nursing Margaret Costello, Associate Professor of BSN, Rutgers, The State University of New Practice, Nursing Jersey, Newark; MSN, Northeastern University . BSN, Salve Regina College; MS, Simmons Appointed 2004 . College; MSN, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy; PhD, Simmons College . Appointed Anne-Marie Barron, Associate Dean, 2004 . Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Affairs, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Terry Davies, Associate Professor of Practice, and Associate Professor of Nursing Nursing BSN, Boston College; MSN, University of MSN, Simmons College . Appointed 2004 . Massachusetts, Amherst; PhD, Boston College . Appointed 1999 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 275 Sarah Desmond, Associate Professor of Makeda Kamara, Associate Professor of Practice, Nursing Practice, Nursing BSN, Northeastern University; MSN, Simmons BA, Brandeis University; BSN, University College; SM, Harvard School of Public Health . of Massachusetts, Boston; MEd, Harvard Appointed 2007 . University Graduate School of Education; MPH, University of Michigan School of Public Colette Dieujuste, Associate Professor of Health . Appointed 2010 . Practice, Nursing BSN, Columbia Union College; MSN, Boston Ruth Kimokoti, Associate Professor of College . Appointed 2000 . Practice, Nutrition MBChB, University Nairobi; MA, Boston Susan Duty, Associate Professor of Nursing University; MPH, Boston University . BSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Appointed 2010 . MSN, Simmons College; ScD, Harvard University . Appointed 2003 . Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue, Professor of Practice, Nursing Sari Edelstein, Associate Professor of Nutrition BSN, Saint Anselm College; MSN, Boston BS, Florida State University; MS, Florida University; PhD, University of Rhode Island . International University; PhD, University of Appointed 1988 . Florida . Appointed 2002 .

Faculty and Administrators Faculty Jocelyn Loftus, Professor of Practice, Nursing Teresa Fung, Professor of Nutrition BSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston; BS, MS, Cornell University; ScD, Harvard MSN, Simmons College . Appointed 1998 . University . Appointed 2000 . Arlene Lowenstein, Professor of Practice, Nursing and Program Administrator, Health Priscilla Gazarian, Assistant Professor of Professions Education Nursing BSN, Fairleigh Dickinson University; MA, BSN, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; New York University; PhD, University of MSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Pittsburgh . Appointed 2005 . PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst . Appointed 2002 . Marla Lynch, Associate Professor of Practice, Nursing Donna Glynn, Associate Professor of Practice, BS, Boston University; MSN, Boston College . Nursing Appointed 2007 . BS, Stonehill College; MSN, PhD, Simmons College . Appointed 2007 . Eileen McGee, Associate Professor of Practice, Nursing James Huddleston, Associate Professor of BSN, MSN, University of Massachusetts, Practice, Physical Therapy Boston; PhD, Boston College . Appointed 2003 . BS, University of New Hampshire; MSPT, University of New Hampshire; DPT, Simmons Elizabeth Metallinos-Katsaras, Professor of College . Appointed 2008 . Nutrition BS, MS, PhD, University of California, Davis . W. Justin Jones, Associate Professor of Practice, Appointed 1999 . Physical Therapy BS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Linda Moniz, Associate Professor of Practice, MSPT, Simmons College; DPT, Simmons Nursing College . Appointed 2007 . BS, Boston State College; BSN, MSN, Salem State College . Appointed 2004 .

276 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Susan Neary, Professor of Practice, Nursing Patricia A. White, Professor of Practice, and and Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Director of Dnp Program, Nursing Program BSN, MSN, Boston College; PhD, University of BA, Emmanuel College; BSN, St . Louis Rhode Island . Appointed 1987 . University; MSN, Simmons College; PhD, Boston College . Appointed 1989 .

Faculty, School of Faculty & Administrators Janet Rico, Professor of Practice, Nursing and Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Management BSN, St . Anselm College; MSN, University of North Carolina; MBA, Boston University . Stacy Blake-Beard, Professor, CGO Faculty Appointed 2000 . Affiliate BS, University of Maryland; MA, PhD, Patricia Rissmiller, Chair, Graduate Nursing University of Michigan . Appointed 2002 . and Associate Professor of Nursing BSN, Catholic University; MSN, DNSc, Boston Angela Chang, Assistant Professor University . Appointed 1992 . BA, MBA, National Taiwan University; PhD, Indiana University . Appointed 2014 . Joanne Rivard, Associate Professor of Practice, Physical Therapy Robert Coulam, Professor of Practice BS, Boston University; MSPT; MGH Institute BA, Harvard University; JD, Harvard Law of Health Professions; DPT, MGH Institute of School; PhD, Kennedy School of Government, Health Professions . Appointed 2010 . Harvard University . Appointed 2004 .

Shelley Strowman, Associate Professor of Patricia Deyton, Professor of Practice and Practice, Nursing, Statistics Associate Dean of Graduate Programs BA, Bates College; MA, University of BS, Empire State College, SUNY; M Div ., Yale; New Hampshire; PhD, University of New MSW, Columbia University . Appointed 2004 . Hampshire . Appointed 2009 . Mary Finlay, Professor of Practice Karen Teeley, Associate Professor of Practice, BA, Allegheny College; MBA, Simmons Nursing College . Appointed 2005 . BSN, Fairfield University; MSN, Boston University . Appointed 2002 . Gary Gaumer, Associate Professor BS, Bradley University; PhD, Northern Illinois Victor Tsveybel, Associate Professor of University . Appointed 2002 . Practice, Nursing BSN, Northeastern University; MSN, MGH Indra Guertler, Professor of Practice Institute of Health Professions . Appointed BA, Albion College; MBA, MS, University 2004 . of Maryland; DBA, University of Virginia . Appointed 2000 . Sarah Volkman, Professor of Nursing BA, University of California, San Diego; ScD, Paula Gutlove, Professor of Practice Harvard University . Appointed 2001 . BS, Cornell University; DMD, Boston University . Appointed in 2011 . Julie Vosit-Steller, Associate Professor of Practice, Nursing Susan Hass, Professor BSN, College of Our Lady of the Elms; MS, BS, Boston University; MBA, Harvard MSN, University of Massachusetts, Boston; University; CPA MA and MD . Appointed 1981 . DNP, Simmons College . Appointed 2004 .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 277 Cynthia Ingols, Professor of Practice, CGO Catherine J. Robbins, Professor of Practice and Faculty Affiliate and Director, BSBA Internship Director of Health Programs Program B A, Rutgers University; MBA, Wharton BA, University of Georgia; MA, University School, University of Pennsylvania . Appointed of Wisconsin; EdD, Harvard University . 2014 . Appointed 1996 . Susan D. Sampson, Associate Professor and Yulong Li, Assistant Professor of Operations Director, Prince Program Management BS, Salem State College; MA, PhD, Kent State PhD . The University of Toledo . Appointed University . Appointed 1995 . 2013 . Mary Shapiro, Professor of Practice, CGO John Lowe, Associate Professor and Associate Faculty Affiliate Dean, Undergraduate Programs BFA, MS, MBA, Wright State University . BS, Duke University; MS, Ohio State Appointed 1992 . University; PhD, University of Illinois, Chicago . Appointed 1993 . Špela Trefalt, Assistant Professor, CGO Faculty Affiliate Jane Mooney, Associate Professor BA, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; AB, Vassar College; MBA, Wharton School, MBA, University of Kansas; DBA, Harvard

Faculty and Administrators Faculty University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Baruch University . Appointed 2008 . College, CUNY . Appointed 2005 . Edward J. Vieira, Jr., Associate Professor Lynda Moore, Professor, CGO Faculty Affiliate BA, Rhode Island College; MBA, Bryant and Senior Scholar for Global Gender and University; PhD, University of Connecticut . Inclusive Leadership Appointed 2004 . BA, Hollins College; MEd, Antioch Graduate School; EdD, University of Massachusetts, Susan Vinnicombe, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Amherst . Appointed 1981 . Professor for Women and Leadership MA, University of Lancaster; PhD, Manchester Teresa Nelson, Professor, CGO Faculty Affiliate Business School . Appointed 2013 . and Director, Entrepreneurship Program BA, University of Massachusetts at Boston; MBA, Western Michigan University; PhD, Faculty, School of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign . Appointed 2006 . Social Work

Mindy Nitkin, Associate Professor Paul Abraham, Professor and Director of BA, University of Missouri; MS, Hebrew MATESL Program University; MBA, Simmons College; PhD, BA, Boston College; MEd, Boston University; Boston University . Appointed 2000 . EdD, Harvard University . Appointed 1993 .

R. Ryan Raffety, Assistant Professor Judah Axe, Associate Professor of Education BA, Baylor University; MBA, Oklahoma BS, University of Wisconsin; MA, PhD State University; PhD, Western University . candidate, The Ohio State University . Appointed 2014 . Appointed 2008 . Janet Chumley Associate Professor of Practice in Education BA, Antioch College; MEd, Boston University . Appointed 1996 .

278 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Ellen May Davidson, Associate Professor of Bonita Betters-Reed, PhD Practice in Education Professor of Management BA, Antioch College; MA Statue University of New York at New Paltz . Appointed 1998 . Katherine Bevacqua, Med Associate Professor of Management Christine J. Evans, Associate Professor of Practice in Education and Program Director Susan Bloom, MA for New England Center for Children Associate Professor of English BA, Hartwick College; MEd, Lesley University . Appointed 1993 . Carol Bonner, MA Associate Professor of Social Work Daren Graves, Associate Professor of Education BA, Yale University; Med, EdD, Harvard Peter G . Bowers, PhD Emeriti Faculty University . Appointed 2006 . Professor of Chemistry

Jane Hardin, Associate Professor of Practice Deanna Brooks, MSW in Education and Program Coordinator for Associate Professor of Social Work Accept and South Coast BA, University of Massachusetts; MEd, David Browder, PhD Framingham State College . Appointed 1995 . Professor of Mathematics

Russell Maguire, Assistant Professor and Chair Richard Bruce Carpenter, PhD of Behavior Analysis Professor of Art History BA, New York State University at Buffalo; MA, PhD, Northeastern University . Appointed Maria N . Bueche, PhD 2007 . Professor of Nursing

Margaret Bush, MLS Emeriti Faculty Professor of Library and Information Science

A . J . Anderson, EdD Teresa Carterette, PhD Professor of Library and Information Science Professor of Psychology

Woodrow Wilson Baldwin, EdD Peter Castle, PhD Professor of Management Associate Professor of Psychology

Louise Silbert Bandler, MSW Dana C . Chandler, Jr ., BS Professor of Social Work Professor of Art

Donald Basch, PhD Ching-Chih Chen, PhD Professor of Economics Professor of Library and Information Science

James Baughman, PhD Burton Abercrombie Cleaves, MMus Professor of Library and Information Science Professor of Music

Mae L . Beck, PhD Anne Coghlan, PhD Associate Professor of Chemistry Dean of Sciences and Professor of Biology

Lynda Beltz, PhD Louise Cohen, PhD Professor of Communications Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 279 Diane T . Coulopoulos, PhD Henry James Halko, PhD Professor of Psychology Professor of History

Laurie Crumpacker, PhD Raquel Halty, PhD Professor of History Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures

Kathleen Dunn, EdD Mary Louise Hatten, PhD Professor of Education and Human Services Professor of Management

Josephine R . Fang, PhD Iclal Hartman, PhD Professor of Library and Information Science Professor of Chemistry

Alicia Faxon, PhD Nancie Herbold, PhD Professor of Art Professor of Nutrition

Marlene Fine, PhD Alice M . Hosack, DSc Professor of Communications Professor of Nursing

Ann Fleck-Henderson, PhD John Cleary Hunter, PhD Professor of Social Work Professor of History Emeriti Faculty Emeriti Emeline Homonoff, MSW ., DSW Sheila Intner, DLS Associate Professor of Social Work Professor of Library and Information Science

Deborah Fraioli, PhD Reginald L . Jackson, PhD Professor of Modern Languages Professor of Communications

Sophie Freud, PhD Anne Jardim, DBA Professor of Social Work Founding Dean and Professor

Barbara Gentile, PhD Estelle Jussim, DLS Professor of Psychology Professor of Library and Information Science

Anne Soloveichik Gerber, MA, MSW Susan M . Keane, PhD Professor of Social Work Associate Professor of French

Marlyn Gillis, MA, MBA, MS Ann Kittler, MSN Associate Professor of Management Professor of Nursing

Velda Goldberg, PhD Deborah Kolb, PhD Professor of Physics Professor of Management

Lillian Grayson, PhD Lawrence L . Langer, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology Professor of English

David Gullette, PhD Ruth Shaw Leonard, MS Professor of English Associate Professor of Library Science

Elaine Hagopian, PhD Ann E . Lord, MS Professor of Sociology Professor of Nursing

280 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Carol Love, PhD M . Lynn Palmer, PhD Professor of Nursing Professor of Physical Therapy

Richard Lyman, PhD Ynhui Park, PhD Professor of History Professor of Philosophy

Charles R . Mackey, PhD James Piper, PhD Dean of Humanities and Professor of French Professor of Chemistry

Helen Mamikonian, MA Alden W . Poole, BS Associate Professor of Foreign Languages Professor of Journalism

Marion Mason, PhD Edward Prenowitz, MA Emeriti Faculty Ruby Winslow Linn Professor of Nutrition Professor of Physics

James Matarazzo, PhD Elizabeth Rawlins, EdD Dean and Professor of Library and Professor of Education and Associate Dean Information Science Helen Reinherz, ScD James Mendrick McCracken, Jr ., MSW Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work Patricia Rieker, PhD Carroll French Miles, PhD Professor of Sociology Professor of Government Priscilla Riley, MSW Margaret Bonney Milliken, MA Associate Professor of Social Work Associate Professor of English John S . Robinson, EdD Phyllis Moore, DNSc Dean of Graduate Studies and Social Sciences Professor of Nursing and Professor of Education

Charlotte M . Morocco, Med Linda Roemer, PhD Dean of the College Associate Professor of Health Care Administration Paul Raymond Nichols, PhD Professor of Economics M . Don Sargent, MA Treasurer

David Novak, PhD Alice Sapienza, DBA Associate Professor of Mathematics Professor, School of Management

Carol Ochs, PhD Barbara Sawtelle, PhD Professor of Philosophy Professor of Economics

Doris Olmstead, Med Meyer Schwartz, MSSA Associate Professor of Athletics Dean and Professor of Social Work

Robert Oppenheim, MFA Kenneth Raymond Shaffer, DLS Professor of Art, Director of the Professor of Library Science Trustman Art Gallery Vaughn Sills, MFA Associate Professor of Art

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 281 Lydia Smith, EdD Bruce Warren, MBA Professor of Education Professor of Management

Mark Solomon, PhD Elizabeth Weiant, DEd Professor of History Associate Professor of Biology

Leonard Soltzberg, PhD Dorothy F . Williams, MS Professor of Chemistry Professor of Communications

Sue P . Stafford, PhD Professor of Philosophy Awards Richard Sterne, PhD Professor of English STUDENT AWARDS AND PRIZES All-College Awards Jessie Stuart, MA Professor of Retailing Activism Award This award recognizes a student who works Robert Stueart, PhD towards social justice, both within the Dean of the Graduate School of Library and Simmons community and in their everyday Emeriti Faculty Emeriti Information Science life, through political action and reflection .

Carol Swenson, DSW Alumnae Honor Award Professor of Social Work The Alumnae Honor Award is given to a senior at the Senior Faculty Banquet who Karen Talentino, PhD best exemplifies the ideal Simmons student Professor of Biology by combining scholarship, participation in student activities, contribution to college life, Jill Taylor, PhD and general all-around excellence . Professor of Education and Women’s and Gender Studies Carol Waller Pope Leadership Award The award recipient is a student of color who Donald Thomas, PhD consistently exhibits cooperation, team spirit, Professor of Psychology and professionalism, shares a generous and unselfish attitude, displays resourcefulness Mary Jane Treacy to meet the needs of others, and enables Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures individuals and groups to flourish . and Director of the Honors Program Charlotte Mae Morocco Award Everett Leroy Tuttle, PhD This special achievement award, given by the Associate Professor of Biology Office of Student Life, is for a senior who has shown strong commitment through positive Robert C . Vernon, PhD contributions to the Simmons community . The Professor of Physics award recipient is successful in her academic and co-curricular efforts, is sensitive to the Diana P . Waldfogel, MSW value of diversity within the Simmons com- Dean and Professor of Social Work munity, is self-confident, skillful, creative, and compassionate . Martha Gorovitz Waldstein, MSS Associate Professor of Social Economy

282 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 The Elizabeth McCandless Leadership for by their peers as having leadership skills Health Education Award and is working to make a difference at This award is given to a senior who has Simmons . The award recipient demonstrates contributed in an important way by one, if not more of the characteristics in the demonstrating leadership and compassion in P .A .S .S .I O. .N . acronym, which are pro-active, her work with the Health Education program aware, sustainable, student-centered, inclusive, and Simmons College community during her optimistic, NOW! academic career . Robert Rankin Award The Jennifer McKee Distinguished Student This award recognizes a graduating senior . Award Community Award Dr . Robert Carter Rankin was a professor of Awarded to a student whose work with History at Simmons College from 1929-1950 . the Scott/Ross Center has made a unique This award was established in his memory and lasting contribution to the college’s to honor a senior who displays the qualities commitment to service . Jennifer McKee of friendliness, compassion for her fellow helped build the center with her undeniable colleagues, and devotion to the Simmons leadership, vision, determination, and a sense community . Awards of purpose . Students receiving this award exhibit these same traits . Ruth H. Danielson Memorial Award This award is presented annually to a rising The Joan Melber Warburg, ’45 Leadership senior resident student who exemplifies the Award qualities demonstrated by Ruth Danielson . This special achievement award, given by the These qualities include a deep interest in and President’s Office, is awarded to the Senior who devotion to Simmons students, a graciousness exemplifies the highest ideals of leadership of personality and a great interest in the during her Simmons career . intellect and philosophy of human kind, as well as an ongoing concern for the growth and The Judith Botelho Commitment Award future of Simmons College . Awarded to a student who exemplifies the commitment to community service that The Scott/Ross Center for Community Service Judith Botehlo demonstrated as a student and Leadership in Service Award AmeriCorps*VISTA during her six years at Awarded each year to a student whose Simmons . leadership and high level of involvement with service learning has strengthened and Palmer Award expanded the undergraduate service learning This award is given to a graduating senior program at Simmons College . who has been a superior student in the humanities and social sciences and who has made a significant contribution through extra- DEPARTMENTAL/PROGRAM AWARDS curricular activities in the area of inter-group relations . Department of Africana Studies Maya Angelou Award for Academic Excellence Quiet Leader Award in P.A.S.S.I.O.N Winnie Mandela Award for Academic This award recognizes a student on campus Excellence and Community Service that impacts the community in or out of an active organization . This person may or may Department of Art and Music not be involved in any activated organization Alicia Craig Faxon Award in Art History in the Simmons Community as an executive Robert Gronquist Memorial Award in Music board member; however, they have a leader- The Heather Hekman Award ship presence on campus . They are recognized Joshua D . Oppenheim Award

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 283 Roberta Goldberg Segal ’59 and Department of Education Paul L . Segal Endowed Award Barbara Mason Kemp Award Julia Myerson Trustman Fellowship Elizabeth B . Rawlins Award The Heather Hekman Award Lydia B . Smith Award Thomas J . Wallace Memorial Award in Francis W . Gallishaw Award Studio Art (undergraduate or graduate) Mary Carlyle Holmes Award Department of Biology (undergraduate or graduate) Biology Faculty Award John S . Robinson Award Catherine Jones Witton Memorial Award (undergraduate or graduate) Douglas Eli Schuch Award Department of Chemistry (undergraduate or graduate) Allen Douglas Bliss Memorial Award American Institute of Chemists Award Department of English in Chemistry George W . Nitchie Award American Institute of Chemists Award Wylie Sypher Award in Biochemistry Leonard J . Soltzberg Department of Department of History Chemistry and Physics Departmental Clio Award Service Award Henry Halko Award

Awards The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Chemistry and Physics Program in Management School of Management Bruce Warren Department of Communications Book Award Communications Award School of Management Peer Award Mariana Evans Creel Award in Journalism Wall Street Journal Award Department Faculty Award Graphic Design Award Department of Mathematics Homer Jenks Award Mathematics Award Miriam Gosian Madfis Award Financial Mathematics Award Media Arts Award Marion Walter Future Teacher of Public Relations/Marketing Mathematics Award U .S .S . Safety System SpA of Brugine, Italy Copywriting & Layout Award Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Program in Computer Science & Informatics Edward Addelson Memorial Award for Computer Science Award Foreign Study Information Technology Award Modern Language Award Jean Bratton Award Program in East Asian Studies East Asian Studies Book Award Program in Nursing Penelope M . Glynn Award Department of Economics Margaret Jernigan Award Class of 1990 Economics Liaison Book Award Marjorie Keazirian Award The Sheila J . Henderson Resilient Scholar Ann Kittler Award Award in Economics Carol F . Love Award George J . Kachavos Award Phyllis S . Moore Award Donald Basch Award in Public Policy Lois Estelle Schoppee Award Patricia Anne McGrory Award Marjorie Stimson Honors Award Barbara Sawtelle Outstanding Student Award Pauline Wheble Tripp Award in Economics

284 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

Program in Nutrition Nutrition Faculty Award Ann DeForest Baker Spaulding Award Ruby Winslow Linn Award

Open Program James L V. . Newman Award

Department of Philosophy Agora Award Hypatia Award

Department of Physical Therapy

Recognition Award for Excellence Awards Mary Legace Shaghnessy Award

Program in Physics The Physics of Materials Award The Robert Vernon Award in Physics

Department of Political Science and International Relations Dag Hammarskjold Award Carroll French Miles Award Roy M . Tollefson Award James P . Warburg Award

Prince Program in Retail Management Hodgkinson Achievement Award

Department of Psychology Teresa Sosa Carterette Award Peter W . Castle Award in Clinical Psychology Stephen R . Deane Award Donald W . Thomas Award in Psychobiology

Department of Sociology Evie Anasis Community Service Award Elaine Hagopian Award Jocelyn Holton Award Patricia R . Rieker Award

Department of Women’s and Gender Studies Charlotte Perkins Gilman Award Janet A . Viggiani Award

Please note: Some awards are not given every year .

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 285 286 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 INDEX

Academic advising, 8 (see also Advising ) Art, 53–62 Academic difficulty, 26 Art history courses, 59–62 Academic honors and Art studio courses, 55–58 recognition programs, 26–27 Arts administration, 62–64 Academy, 27 Arts administration courses, 63–64 Accelerated master’s degrees, 10 Attendance and punctuality, 25 Accreditation, 166, 175, 204, 212, 217, 227 Audit, 22 Administration, 31 Awards, 282 Administrative board, 26 Admission Billing, 47 Dix Scholars, 38 Biochemistry, 70, 83–85 early action, 32–33 Biology, 68–81 first-year students, 32–34 Board of trustees, 31–32, 43

international students, 37–38 Index transfer students, 35–36 Campus Security Act, 31 Adult students, see Dix Scholars, 38 Capstone requirements (see also individual de- Advanced placement (AP) credit partment listings), 17, 18 language requirement, 19 Certificate programs first-year students, 33 dietetics, didactic program in, 212, 216–217 mathematics requirement, 20 sports nutrition, 218 modes of inquiry requirement, 21 Chemistry, 81–92 transfer students, 34 Chemistry-management, 87, 173 Advising (see also individual department listings) Children’s literature, 93 academic, 8–9 Chinese, 19, 191 Dix Scholars, 38 Civil Rights Act, 29 Pre-health/Pre-medical, 10–11 Class preparation, 27 independent learning, 8 College of Arts and Sciences Pre-law, 10 faculty, 269–273 Africana Studies, 46–53 College principles and policies, 27–31 Africana Women’s Studies, 46–53 (see also Communications, 94–106 Africana Studies) Competency in basic mathematics, 20, 187 All-College awards, 282–283 Computer science and informatics, 106–117 Alumnae scholarships, 34, 36 (see also merit Core curriculum, see Simmons PLAN scholarships) Corporation of Simmons College, 31 American sign language, 19 Course numbering, 13 Americans with Disabilities Act, 29 Course repeat policy, 26 AP, see advanced placement credit Credit for prior learning, 12, 38 Application procedure Credits, see semester hours adult/Dix Scholars, 38–40 Curriculum (see also degree requirements) financial aid, 42 departments and programs, 49–268 first-year students, 32–33 independent learning, 8, 25 international students, 37–38 mission/objectives, 7, 8, 12 transfer students, 35–37 semester hours, 14 Arabic, 19 Simmons PLAN core curriculum, 14–24 Archives and history program, 151

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 287 Deans, 31 Faculty Dean’s list, 27 directory, 269–279 Degree requirements, 12–24 emeriti, 279–282 Departmental/program awards, 283–285 Family loans, 41 Departmental honors, 23 (see also individual Fees, 43–44 department listings) Fieldwork/practicum, 21 (see independent Dietetics, 211–214 learning; individual department listings) internship program, 216 Finance, 166–167, 169, 171 post-baccalaureate certificate program (DPD), Financial aid, (see also scholarships), 40–43 216–217 application process, 42 Directed study, (see individual department Financial information, 43–47 (see also financial listings; courses numbered 349) aid) Disabled students, 19, 29, 30 Five-year programs, see accelerated master’s Disabilities director, 30 degrees Disabilty services, 30 Food science, 211 Diversity, 16, 28–29 Food service management, 166, 211, 215 Dix Scholars Foreign language program, see modern languages admission, 38 and literatures credit for prior learning, 12, 38 Foreign language requirement, see language financial aid, 39, 42 requirement

Index housing, 39 Formal audit, 25 scholarships, 39 French, 19–20, 191–192, 196–198 transfer credit, 38 Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars, see Dix Scholars General counsel, 32 Double counting, 18 Grade point average (GPA), 25 Dropping a course, 46 baccalaureate degree requirement, 25 Dual degree programs, 49 dean’s list/honors, 27–28 archives and history, 151 grading system (marks), 25 Dunn Scholars, 127 Grading options, 25 Graduate/undergraduate programs, see accelerat- Early action admission, 32–33 ed master’s degrees East Asian studies, 117–118 Graduation requirements, see degree require- Economics, 119–126 ments Economics and mathematics, 120, 121, 122 Graduation statistics, 31 Education, 126–139 Grants, 40 Educational amendments, 29 Grievance procedure, 28, 29, 30 Educational Privacy Act, 28 discrimination, 29 Elementary teacher programs, 127, 128 Emeriti faculty, 279–282 Health center fee, 43, 44 Employment, 42 Health informatics, 106, 109–110 English, 140–149 Health professions (undergraduate preparation), English as a second language (ESL) 9–10 teacher preparation program, 127, 128, 129, 130 Health requirements, 41 English requirement for intenational students, 37 High school teacher programs, 121, 122–126 Environmental science, 71–72 History, 144–152 Equal Access Policy, 28 Honor Code of Responsibility, 27 Exemptions, 19 Honor society, 11, 27, 96, 166, 204, 255, 260 Exercise Science, 11, 68, 72–73, 75, 217, 218, Honors, academic, 26–27 225–227 Honors program, 159–164 Expenses, 43–44 ESL, see English as a second language Incomplete evaluations, 25–26

288 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 2016–2018 Independent learning, 8, 25 Need-based grants, 40 Independent study, 25 (see also independent New England Conservatory of Music, 65 learning; individual department listings) Non-Discrimination, 29 Informal audit, 25 Nursing, 203–211 Informatics, 106, 109–110, 113 five-year program (BS/MS), 203–204, 206 Integrated undergraduate/graduate programs, see Nutrition, 211–221 dual-degree and accelerated programs five-year programs Integrative seminar, 17 (see also independent BS/DPD, 216 learning; individual department listings) BS/MS, 218 Interdisciplinary minors, 10 International relations, 231–232, 240–244 Office of Student Financial Services, 43, 46, 47 International students Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, admission, 37 15, 27, 28 language requirement, 37 Office of the Registrar, 13, 25, 31, 36 medical insurance, 43 Option for Personalized Educational Needs Internship, 9 (see also independent learning; (OPEN) program, 15 individual department listings)

Italian, 197–198 Parental and family loans, 41 Index Pass/fail, 25 Japanese, 19, 198 Payment policies, 43–45 Pell grant, 40 Kathleen Dunn Scholars, 127 Philosophy, 221–225 Key Content Area (KCA), see Simmons PLAN Physical therapy, 225–227 Physics, 227–231 Language program, see modern languages and Placement literatures language placement, 19–20 Language requirement, 17–20 mathematics competency exam, 20–21 Latin honors, 27 PLAN, see Simmons PLAN Leadership, 16–17, 28–29 PLUS loan, 41 Learning disabilities Political science, 231–244 academic support/accommodations, 28, 29, 30 Practica in student teaching, 138–139 teacher preparation programs for special Practicum, see independent learning; individual education, see special education department listings language requirement waiver/alternative, 19 Pre-law, 10 Library and information science Pre-med, 10–11 3 + 1 program, 112 President, 31 Loans, 41 Presidential scholarship, 34 (see also merit scholarships) Majors, undergraduate, 9, 15 (see also individual Prince Program in Retail Management, 163–164 department listings) Principled leadership, 172, 175 Management, 165–183 Privacy, 28 Marketing, 169–170 Program planning, 9 Mathematics, 184–190 Provost, 31–32 Mathematics competency requirement, 20, 187 Psychobiology, 74 Medical insurance, 43 Psychology, 244–251 Merit scholarships, 34 Public health, 68, 70, 218, 251–254 Middle/high school teacher program, 129, 131 Public history, 150, 151 Minors, (see also individual department listings) Public policy studies, 121, 231, 232–233, 260 10, 15 Modern languages and literatures, 191–202 Quantitative literacy (QL), see Simmons PLAN Music, 64–67

2016–2018 | SIMMONS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG | 289 Refund policies, 45–46 Statistics, 184–185, 186 Registrar, see Office of the Registrar Student activity fee, 43, 44 Registration Student awards and prizes, 282–283 deadlines, 43–47 Student employment, 42 dropping a course, 46 Student financial services, see Office of Student new students, 47 Financial Services returning students, 47 Student loans, 41 Rehabilitation Act, 30 Student principles and policies, 27–28 Religious observance, 30–31 Study abroad, 12 Repeating a course, see course repeat policy Summer school credit, 13 Requirements, see degree requirements Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Residence fees and deposits, 43, 45 (SEOG), 40 Retail management, 170, 172, 174 Sustainability, 81, 88

Scholarships, 34 Thesis, see independent learning; individual Scientific computation, 106, 110, 184, 186 department listings Second bachelor’s degree, 36 Transfer students Semester hours, 14 admission, 35–36 Severe disabilities teacher program, 133 financial aid, 42 Sexual harassment, 27 general education requirements, 14

Index Simmons semester hours at Simmons, 12 accreditation, 166, 175, 204, 212, 217, 227 Tuition administration, 31 billing, 47 equal access policy, 28 deposits, 33, 35, 38, 45 faculty, 269–279 Dix, 43, 44 general information, 7 expenses, 43 history, 7, 8 payment plans, 43–44 John Simmons, 8 payment policies, 43–44 legacy, 7 refund policies, 45–46 mission, 7, 8 non-discrimination, 29 Undergraduate/graduate programs, see principles and policies, 27–31 accelerated master’s degrees Simmons College Concert Choir, 65 Simmons PLAN, 14–24 Vice presidents, 31–32 majors and minors, 15 essential capabilities, 14–16 Withdrawal, 28, 45–46 graduation requirements, 17–18 Women’s and Gender Studies, 264–268 key content area (KCA) requirement, 21–24 Work study, 42 language requirement, 17, 19, 20 math competency requirement, 20–21 3D–Design Across Diverse Disciplines, 15–18, quantitative literacy (QL) requirement, 21–24 20, 160 requirements (year one–year four), 16–17 requirements, purpose and double-counting chart, 15 Social studies/education, joint major, 127, 129 Sociology, 258–263 Spanish, 19, 193–194, 199 Special education, 132–139 Sports nutrition, 218 Stafford loan, 41 State scholarships/grants, 40

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