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Undergraduate Bulletin 2011–2013 St. John’s University Undergraduate Bulletin Published by St. John’s University, New York Series 38, Number 1 This is your official guide to academic policies and regulations at St. John’s University. Students are required to familiarize themselves with this bulletin. Primary responsibility for knowing and fulfilling all requirements rests on every individual student. The bulletin in effect at the time of admission or readmission governs degree requirements. The University administration reserves the right, whenever advisable (1) to change or modify its schedule of tuition and fees and (2) to withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, or degree, or any requirement in connection with any of the foregoing. Consistent with the University’s mission as a Catholic, Vincentian and metropolitan institution of higher education, the University abides by all applicable federal, state and local laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence or status in the uniformed services of the United States, in admitting students to its programs or in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other institutionally administered programs or activities generally made available to students at the University. In accordance with these laws, the University also prohibits retaliation against anyone who has complained about discrimination or otherwise exercised rights guaran- teed under these laws. In addition, the University continually strives to fulfill its educational goals by maintaining a fair, humane, responsible and non-discriminatory environment for all students and employees. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner that preserves its rights and identity as a Catholic Vincentian institution of higher education. The Office of Employee Relations and Compliance is located in Chiang Ching-Kuo Hall, at the Queens campus. The Office can be reached by telephone at (718) 990-1488. Other bulletins and brochures of St. John’s University and up-to-date academic information may be obtained by contacting: Office of Admission St. John’s University St. John’s University St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway 300 Howard Avenue 101 Murray Street Queens, NY 11439 Staten Island, NY 10301 New York, NY 10007 1 (888) 9STJOHNS (718) 390-4500 1 (888) 9STJOHNS www.stjohns.edu The Undergraduate Bulletin includes: St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The School of Education The Peter J. Tobin College of Business College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions College of Professional Studies Other brochures and bulletins: Graduate Bulletin School of Law Bulletin Summer Sessions Bulletin Continuing Education Rome Graduate Center Brochures USE OF THE NAME OF ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Students of St. John’s University, either individually or collectively, shall not, without the written consent of the proper authorities, use the name of St. John’s University or any of its units in any activity of whatsoever kind outside of the regular work of the school. Violation of this rule is regarded as sufficient cause for dismissal. Undergraduate Bulletin 2011–2013 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The School of Education The Peter J. Tobin College of Business College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions College of Professional Studies 8000 Utopia Parkway 300 Howard Avenue 101 Murray Street 500 Montauk Highway Via Marcantonio Colonna, 21 Queens, NY 11439 Staten Island, NY 10301 New York, NY 10007 Oakdale, NY 11769 Rome, Italy 00192 1 (888) 9 STJOHNS (718) 390–4545 1 (888) 9 STJOHNS (631) 218–7800 011 39 (06) 393-842 www.stjohns.edu Contents Academic Calendars ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Admission ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Expenses .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................. 6 Withdrawal and Refunds .................................................................................................................... 7 Academic Information and Regulations .............................................................................................................. 8 Approved Programs of Study .............................................................................................................. 8 Office of the Registrar ....................................................................................................................... 10 Global Studies Programs ................................................................................................................... 12 Division of Special and Opportunity Programs ............................................................................... 15 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Student Support Services and Resources ............................................................................................................ 24 Core Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................. 30 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................ 31 The School of Education ..................................................................................................................................... 92 The Peter J. Tobin College of Business ............................................................................................................. 99 College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions ...................................................................................... 112 College of Professional Studies ....................................................................................................................... 138 General Information .......................................................................................................................................... 195 Officers of Administration .............................................................................................................. 197 Recognition/Accreditation .............................................................................................................. 197 Directions .......................................................................................................................................... 199 Index ................................................................................................................................................. 201 Please note: A complete version of the undergraduate bulletin can be found at our Web site: www.stjohns.edu/bulletins. Included on the site are the University’s mission and vision statements, complete sections of all schools and colleges with full course descriptions, historic dates, study abroad programs, special and opportunity programs, financial aid, student support services, administration of the University, campus facilities and directions. 2 Academic Calendars Academic Calendar 2012 Spring Semester Academic Calendar 2011–2012 January 2012–2013 4–5 Wednesday–Thursday: Make–up *Calendar subject to change. Consult the examinations. Permission of the Dean is *Calendar subject to change. Consult the Web, www.stjohns.edu, for latest updates. required. Web, www.stjohns.edu, for latest updates. 2011 Fall Semester 18 Wednesday: Spring semester begins. 2012 Fall Semester 24 Tuesday: Last day to drop/add classes. August All registration ceases. August 31 Tuesday: January degree conferral date. 4 Thursday: Last day to file a diploma 2 Thursday: Last day to file a diploma application for September degree February application for September degree conferral. 7 Tuesday: Last day to drop classes. conferral. 31 Wednesday: Fall semester begins. 8 Wednesday: Withdrawal period begins. 29 Wednesday: Fall Semester begins. September 20 Monday: President’s Day – School closed September No classes. 3 Saturday: School Closed – No classes. 27-Mar 3 Monday–Saturday - Spring Break 1 Saturday: School Closed – No Classes. 5 Monday: Labor Day – School closed – No classes 3 Monday: Labor Day – School closed – No classes. No classes. 8 Thursday: Last day to drop/add classes. March 6 Thursday: Last day to drop/add classes. All registration ceases. All registration ceases. Web Registration begins – Schedule to be 8 Thursday: Monday classes meet. 6 Thursday: Monday Classes meet. announced. Consult the Web for details. 20 Tuesday: Last day to drop classes. 18 Tuesday: Last day to drop classes. 8 Thursday: Last day to file a diploma 21 Wednesday: Withdrawal periods begins. 19 Wednesday: Withdrawal period begins.