2007-2009 Academic Catalog

2007-2009 Academic Catalog Table Of Contents 1 Archive 7 1.1 Academic Regulations 7 2 Introduction 7 2.1 Two Colleges, One Education 7 2.2 Coordinate Mission, Values and Vision 8 2.3 Undergraduate Learning Goals and Objectives 9 2.4 The College of Saint Benedict: An Overview 10 2.4.1 Mission and Vision 10 2.4.2 Overview 11 2.4.3 Buildings 11 2.4.4 Accreditation 13 2.4.5 Memberships 13 2.5 Saint John's University: An Overview 14 2.5.1 Mission 14 2.5.2 Vision for the Future 14 2.5.3 Overview 14 2.5.4 Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) 15 2.5.5 Liturgical Press 16 2.5.6 Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research 16 2.5.7 Minnesota Public Radio 16 2.5.8 Episcopal House of Prayer 17 2.5.9 Pottery Studio 17 2.5.10 Arca Artium 17 2.5.11 Buildings 18 2.5.12 Accreditation 19 2.5.13 Memberships 19 3 Academic Calendar 20 4 Academic Programs 20 4.1 Academic Programs and Regulations 20 4.1.1 Introduction 20 4.1.2 Degrees Offered 20 4.1.3 Common Curriculum 20 4.1.4 I. Cross-disciplinary courses 21 4.1.5 II. Disciplinary courses 21 4.1.6 III. Global Language Proficiency 23 4.2 Programs of Study 23 4.3 Majors 24 4.3.1 Acceptance to Major Study Field 24 4.3.2 Individualizing a Traditional Major 25 4.3.3 Pre-Professional Programs 25 4.4 Special Academic Programs 25 4.4.1 Honors Program 25 4.4.2 International Education 26 4.4.3 Australia 26 4.4.4 Austria 26 4.4.5 Guatemala 26 4.4.6 China 27 4.4.7 London 27 4.4.8 France 27 4.4.9 Greece and Italy 27 4.4.10 Ireland 28 4.4.11 South Africa 28 4.4.12 Spain 28 4.4.13 Chile 28 4.4.14 Consortium Agreement for External Study Abroad Programs 29 4.4.15 Continuing Education 29 4.4.16 Internship Program 30 4.4.17 The Liemandt Family Service-Learning Program 30 4.4.18 Tri-College Exchange 31 4.4.19 Assessment 31 4.4.20 Japan 31 4.5 Courses 32 4.5.1 Class Attendance 32 4.5.2 Course Numbers 32 4.5.3 Final Examinations 32 4.5.4 Course Auditing 32 4.5.5 Individual Learning Projects 33 4.6 Grades 33 4.6.1 Definitions 33 4.6.2 Grades and Honor Points 33 4.6.3 Grade Point Average 34 4.6.4 Dean's List 34 4.6.5 Incomplete Grades 34 4.6.6 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grades 35 4.6.7 Withdrawal from Courses 35 4.6.8 Repeating Courses 35 4.6.9 Academic Standing 36 4.7 Graduation 36 4.7.1 General Requirements 36 4.7.2 Residence 36 4.7.3 Core Curriculum 36 4.7.4 Academic Major 37 4.7.5 Physical Education Activity 37 4.7.6 Application for Degree 37 4.7.7 Graduation Honors 37 4.7.8 Transcripts 37 4.8 Credits Earned Elsewhere 38 4.8.1 Studies at Other Colleges 38 4.8.2 Advanced Placement (AP) 38 4.8.3 International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 38 4.8.4 College-Level Examination Program 39 4.8.5 Credit by Examination 39 4.9 Probation and Dismissal 39 4.9.1 Minimum Academic Standards 39 4.9.2 Academic Probation 39 4.9.3 Disciplinary Probation 40 4.9.4 Dismissal 40 4.9.5 Athletic Eligibility 40 4.9.6 Withdrawal from College 40 4.9.7 Exemption/Substitution 41 4.10 Rights and Responsibilities 41 4.10.1 Academic Honesty 41 4.10.2 Plagiarism 41 4.10.3 Non-Discriminatory Access 43 4.10.4 Student Agreement 43 4.10.5 Catalog Applicability 43 4.10.6 Student Right of Appeal 44 4.10.7 Student Right to Information 44 4.10.8 Parent Right to Information 45 4.10.9 Rights Reserved by the Colleges 45 5 Academic Departments 45 5.1 Departments 45 5.1.1 Academic Skills 46 5.1.2 Accounting and Finance 46 5.1.3 Art 49 5.1.4 Asian Studies 52 5.1.5 Astronomy 53 5.1.6 Biochemistry 54 5.1.7 Biology 55 5.1.8 Chemistry 59 5.1.9 Courses of the College 62 5.1.10 Communication 63 5.1.11 Computer Science 69 5.1.12 Economics 72 5.1.13 Education 75 5.1.14 English 81 5.1.15 Environmental Studies 86 5.1.16 Geography 88 5.1.17 Geology 88 5.1.18 Gender and Women’s Studies 89 5.1.19 Hispanic Studies 92 5.1.20 History 96 5.1.21 Honors Program 102 5.1.22 Humanities 104 5.1.23 Latino/Latin American Studies 105 5.1.24 Liberal Studies 106 5.1.25 Management 107 5.1.26 Mathematics 112 5.1.27 Modern and Classical Languages 115 5.1.27.1 Chinese 115 5.1.27.2 Classical Languages 116 5.1.27.3 English as a Second Language 117 5.1.27.4 French 118 5.1.27.5 German 120 5.1.27.6 Japanese 122 5.1.27.7 Modern and Classical Literature in Translation Courses (MCLT) 122 5.1.27.8 Spanish 123 5.1.28 Modern and Classical Languages 128 5.1.29 Military Science 129 5.1.30 Music 131 5.1.31 Natural Science 137 5.1.32 Numerical Computation 139 5.1.33 Nursing 140 5.1.34 Nutrition 144 5.1.35 Peace Studies 148 5.1.36 Philosophy 151 5.1.37 Physical Education 155 5.1.38 Physics 158 5.1.39 Political Science 162 5.1.40 Pre-Professional Programs 167 5.1.40.1 Dentistry 167 5.1.40.2 Engineering 167 5.1.40.3 Forestry 168 5.1.40.4 Law 168 5.1.40.5 Occupational Therapy 168 5.1.40.6 Pharmacy 168 5.1.40.7 Physical Therapy 169 5.1.40.8 Medicine 169 5.1.40.9 Priesthood Studies 169 5.1.40.10 Veterinary Medicine 170 5.1.41 Psychology 170 5.1.42 Social Science 173 5.1.43 Social Work 174 5.1.44 Sociology 176 5.1.45 Saint John's School of Theology - Seminary 179 5.1.46 Theater 191 5.1.47 Theology 194 6 General Information 199 6.1 Campus Services 199 6.1.1 Libraries 199 6.1.2 Information Technology Services 200 6.1.3 Academic Advising 200 6.1.4 Counseling Services 201 6.1.5 Peer Resource Program at Saint John's 201 6.1.6 Advocates for Sexual Consent 201 6.1.7 Health Advocate Program at the College of Saint Benedict 201 6.1.8 Health Initiative at Saint John’s University 202 6.1.9 Career Services 202 6.1.10 The Writing Centers 203 6.1.11 Math Skills Center 203 6.1.12 Bookstores 203 6.1.13 Dining Services 203 6.1.14 Postal Services 204 6.1.15 Health Services 204 6.2 Student Life 205 6.2.1 Residential Programs 205 6.2.2 International Student Resources 205 6.2.3 Campus Ministry 206 6.2.4 Athletics 206 6.2.5 Student Government 207 6.2.6 Student Activities and Leadership Development 207 6.3 Admission 207 6.3.1 Admission Statement 208 6.3.2 Requirements for Admission 208 6.3.3 Application Procedure 208 6.3.4 Enrollment Procedure 209 6.3.5 Homeschool Student Admission 209 6.3.6 Non-Immigrant International Student Admission 209 6.3.7 Test of English as a Foreign Language 210 6.3.8 Credit for International Examinations and Certificates 211 6.3.9 International Application and Financial Aid Deadlines 211 6.3.10 Transfer Students 211 6.3.11 Readmission 212 6.3.12 Transfer Application and Financial Aid Deadlines 212 6.4 Financial Information 212 6.4.1 Financial Information 212 6.4.2 Saint Benedict's Policies 214 6.4.3 Saint John's Policies 215 6.5 Financial Aid 215 6.5.1 Scholarships 215 6.5.2 College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Scholarships 215 6.5.3 Saint John's University Programs 216 6.5.4 Need-Based Financial Aid 217 6.5.5 Types of Financial Aid 217 6.5.6 Loans 218 6.5.7 Packaging of Aid 218 6.5.8 Application Procedures 218 6.5.9 Securing Forms 218 6.5.10 Renewal of Aid 219 7 Appendices 219 7.1 Administration 219 7.1.1 College of Saint Benedict Board of Trustees 219 7.1.2 College of Saint Benedict Administrators 221 7.1.3 College of Saint Benedict Presidents Emeriti 222 7.1.4 College of Saint Benedict Staff 222 7.1.5 Saint John's University Board of Regents 226 7.1.6 Saint John's University Administrators 228 7.1.7 Saint John's University Presidents Emeritus 229 7.1.8 Saint John's University Staff 229 7.2 Faculty 236 7.2.1 Professors 236 7.2.2 Librarians 236 7.2.3 Professors Emeriti 237 7.2.4 Professors Alumni 243 7.2.5 A 243 7.2.6 B 244 7.2.7 C 245 7.2.8 D 246 7.2.9 E 247 7.2.10 F 247 7.2.11 G 248 7.2.12 H 248 7.2.13 I 250 7.2.14 J 250 7.2.15 K 251 7.2.16 L 253 7.2.17 M 254 7.2.18 N 255 7.2.19 O 255 7.2.20 P 256 7.2.21 Q 257 7.2.22 R 257 7.2.23 S 258 7.2.24 T 259 7.2.25 U 260 7.2.26 V 260 7.2.27 W 260 7.2.28 X 261 7.2.29 Y 261 7.2.30 Z 261 7.3 Directory 261 1 Archive 1.1 Academic Regulations Academic Year Semesters Each semester generally consists of 72 class days and four days of final examinations.

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