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UNIVERSITY CATALOG 1 St. Bonaventure University 2016 – 2017 Undergraduate Catalog 2 UNIVERSITY CATALOG ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY CATALOG Volume 87 Published by St. Bonaventure University August 2016 St. Bonaventure, N.Y. 14778 Number 1 Telephone Number: (716) 375-2000 College Code: • CEEB - 2793 • ACT - 2882 UNIVERSITY CATALOG 3 St. Bonaventure University provides equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, and all educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected category. Equal employment opportunity applies to all employment relationships. The University is committed to ensuring that all qualified candidates receive full consideration in the recruitment process and that its personnel policies and employment procedures and practices are consistent with this policy. Pursuant to this policy, equal opportunity is to be provided to all persons in the delivery of educational programs and services. The University’s Advocacy Officers are available to all members of the University community in matters relating to Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity. All reports of Sexual Harassment and other violations of Title IX Law and/or NYS Article 129B “Enough is Enough Legislation,” should be reported to the university’s Title IX Coordinator, the Vice President for Student Affairs, at 716-375-2512 or [email protected]. The provisions of this bulletin are not an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student’s term of residence. The University further reserves the right to ask the student to withdraw for cause at any time. Portions of this catalog may be outdated due to changes made since its publication. For the most recent information, contact the Registrar’s Office. Courses will be offered in the semester indicated subject to availability of instructors and student demand. 4 UNIVERSITY CATALOG CONTENTS Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................. 6 General Information ......................................................................................................... 10 Admissions ........................................................................................................................ 20 Student Expenses .............................................................................................................. 28 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................... 35 Awards and Honors ........................................................................................................... 48 Academic Policies .............................................................................................................. 53 Registration ....................................................................................................................... 56 Academic Services ............................................................................................................. 66 Office of International Studies .......................................................................................... 70 Degree Requirements ....................................................................................................... 71 Honors Program ................................................................................................................ 78 Courses of Instruction ....................................................................................................... 80 School of Arts and Sciences ........................................................................................... 80 Multidisciplinary/Special Programs ............................................................................ 142 School of Business ....................................................................................................... 154 School of Education ..................................................................................................... 167 School of Journalism and Mass Communication ........................................................ 181 School of Franciscan Studies ....................................................................................... 185 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 187 University Faculty ........................................................................................................... 287 Faculty Recognition Awards ............................................................................................ 292 Accreditations ................................................................................................................. 295 Office Directory ............................................................................................................... 297 Index ................................................................................................................................ 304 UNIVERSITY CATALOG 5 Academic Calendar 2016-2017 6 UNIVERSITY CATALOG AUGUST 24 Wed.---------- Fall Convocation 2016 25-28 Thur.-Sun.--- Welcome Days 26 Fri.------------- Earliest date for Buffalo Center classes begin 29 Mon.----------- Classes begin (undergraduate and full-semester graduate) SEPTEMBER 5 Mon.----------- Final day for any schedule changes with no academic penalties and for late 2016 registration (undergraduate and full-semester graduate) 19 Mon.------------ Final day for students to sign up for P/F option (undergraduate and graduate) 23 Fri.------------- Honors project proposals due to Honors Director 23-25 Fri-Sun.------ Family Weekend 26 Mon.---------- Francis Week begins OCTOBER 4 Tues.------------ St. Francis Feast Day 2016 5 Wed. ------------ Final day for undergraduate & graduate students to apply for Dec., 2016 degree 7 Fri.------------ Final day for graduate student registration for the Foreign Language Examination 8-11 Sat-Tues. ---- Midterm Break 10 Mon.---------- University offices closed 17 Mon.---------- Undergraduate midterm grades due by 10 AM in Records Office 21 Fri.------------ Foreign Language Examination (graduate students) 25 Tues.---------- Final day to present completed graduate thesis to program director for December degree candidates 25 Tues.---------- Final day to register for graduate Comprehensive Examination NOVEMBER 3 Thur.---------- Last day to withdraw from a full-semester class with a W grade 2016 11 Fri.------------ Final day to submit graduate thesis outline & title for May 2017 graduation 15 Tues.---------- Final day for completed and corrected graduate thesis to be filed with the graduate dean for December graduation 22 Tues.------------ Last day to finish I grades from the Spring and Summer 2016 sessions (undergraduate and graduate) 23-27 Wed.-Sun.--- Thanksgiving Recess. No classes. University offices closed. DECEMBER 9 Fri.------------ Last day of classes 2016 10 Sat.----------- Reading Day 11 Sun.----------- Non-Examination Day 12-16 Mon-Fri.----- Graduate Final Examinations. 12 Mon.--------- Undergraduate Final Examinations. Class Meeting Hour Exam Time TTH 4:00 PM 8:00 AM-10:30AM MWF 1:30 PM 10:35 AM-1:05 PM MWF 11:30 AM 1:10 PM-3:40 PM OPEN 3:45 PM-6:15 PM 13 Tues.--------- Undergraduate Final Examinations. Class Meeting Hour Exam Time MWF 10:30 AM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM MWF 8:30 AM 10:35 AM-1:05 PM TTH 1:00 PM 1:10 PM-3:40 PM OPEN 3:45 PM-6:15 PM 14 Wed.--------- Undergraduate Final Examinations. Class Meeting Hour Exam Time MWF 9:30 AM 8:00 AM OPEN 10:35 AM-1:05 PM TTH 2:30 PM 1:10 PM-3:40 PM OPEN 3:45 PM-6:15 PM 15 Thur.--------- Undergraduate Final Examinations. Class Meeting Hour Exam Time MWF 4:00 PM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM MWF 12:30 AM 10:35 AM-1:05 PM TTH 10:00 AM 1:10 PM-3:40 PM OPEN 3:45 PM-6:15 PM UNIVERSITY CATALOG 7 16 Fri.----------- Undergraduate Final Examinations. Class Meeting Hour Exam Time TTH 8:30 AM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM MWF 2:30 PM 10:35 AM-1:05 PM 16 Fri.----------- Christmas recess begins after last examination 17 Sat.----------- DECEMBER RECOGNITION CEREMONY (6 PM) 19 Mon.--------- Final grades due by 4 PM in the Records Office 19 Mon.--------- Winter term classes begin 22-Jan. 2 Thurs.-Mon. University offices closed Due Dates for fall semester online, 5-week and 7-week graduate classes and 5-week undergraduate classes Class Format and Length/Activity Classes Last day to Last date Session Special considerations begin drop or add to End a course withdraw Date 5-week Main Campus, Mon – Thurs 8/29 9/5 9/12 9/29 meeting, Session I 5-week Main Campus, Mon – Thurs 10/3 10/12 10/27 11/8 No class meetings 10/8 – 10/11 meeting, Session II 5-week Main Campus, Mon – Thurs 11/9 11/16 12/1 12/15 No class meetings 11/23 – 11/27 meeting, Session III 5-week face-to-face course, Friday and 8/26 9/2 9/12 9/24 Saturday meetings, Session I 5-week face-to-face course, Friday and 9/30 10/7 10/24 11/5 No class meetings 10/8 – 10/11 Saturday meetings, Session II 5-week face-to-face course, Friday and 11/11 11/18 12/5 12/17 No class meetings 11/23 – 11/27 Saturday meetings, Session III 7-week online courses, Session I 8/29 9/5 9/19 10/16 7-week online courses, Session II 10/24 10/31 11/23 12/11 7-week face-to-face or hybrid courses, No class meetings 10/8