Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006
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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006 Siena Heights University Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006 3 Siena Heights University 2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog Adrian, Michigan 49221-1796 Overview Siena Heights University is a Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts university offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degrees. The University was founded in 1919 by the Adrian Dominican Congregation. In addition to the main campus in Adrian, Siena Heights operates degree completion programs across southern Michigan in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Jackson, Lansing, Monroe, Port Huron, and Southfield. This Undergraduate Catalog contains information pertaining to academic programs leading to associate’s and bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degrees. For information about master’s and specialist’s degree programs, contact the Graduate College. Accreditation and Association Siena Heights University is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools: The Higher Learning Commission, (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-263-0456) and holds membership in the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan, the Michigan Colleges Foundation (MCF), the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the Council on Social Work Education, the Council for Opportunity in Education, the Association of Governing Boards, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, and the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Association. The University is authorized to prepare students for teacher certification in Michigan and other states. Upon request, students may review University accreditation at the office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Sacred Heart Hall, Room 202, on the Adrian campus. It is the policy of Siena Heights University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, religion or sexual orientation. Students are obligated to fulfill the requirements of the catalog that was in force at the time of their first registration. However, readmitted students who return after a period of seven years or more must complete the degree requirements listed in the current catalog at the time of readmission. The readmitted student may not be entitled to complete a program that is no longer offered by the University. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. The content of this document is provided for the information of the student. It is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change as deemed appropriate to fulfill Siena Heights University’s role or mission or to accommodate circumstances beyond the University’s control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice, without obligation, and, unless specified, are effective when made. Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006 3 Table of Contents Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Academic Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 College for Professional Studies................................................................................................................................................................... 8, 187 General Education.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Associate Degree Requirements and Restrictions............................................................................................................................................. 14 Baccalaureate Degree Requirements and Restrictions...................................................................................................................................... 16 Major and Minor Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Art............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Bachelor of Applied Science .................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Behavioral Science................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Biology...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Business and Management Division ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 Business: Accounting ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Business Administration........................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Business: Business Education ................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Business: Sport Management .................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Chemistry ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Child Development ................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Child Development: Montessori Education............................................................................................................................................... 32 Community Services ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 Computer and Information Systems......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Criminal Justice........................................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Education ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37 English...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 English: Communications......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 English: Creative Writing .......................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Gerontology.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Health Care Management ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46 History ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Human Services Administration ............................................................................................................................................................... 48 Humanities ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Integrated Science Major ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Inverted Major .........................................................................................................................................................................................