MARIST COLLEGE 2003Ð2005 Undergraduate Programs
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MARIST COLLEGE 2003–2005 Undergraduate Programs QUESTIONS regarding admissions and information about Marist College may be directed to the Office of Admissions, Marist College, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. The telephone number is (845) 575-3226. E-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.marist.edu COMMUNICATION WITH THE COLLEGE MAILING ADDRESS: Withdrawal from a Course MARIST COLLEGE Office of the Registrar 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-1387 Re-Admission to College Office of the Registrar TELEPHONE NUMBER: Student Activities (845) 575-3000 Director of College Activities Individual inquiries should be addressed to the following: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS Transcripts Office of the Registrar Admission to Freshman Class or Evening Courses for Advanced Standing School of Graduate and Continuing Education Office of Admissions Payment of Bills Financial Aid for Freshmen Office of Student Accounts Office of Admissions Career Counseling/Placement Academic Programs Center for Career Services Appropriate Dean Veterans Graduate Programs Office of the Registrar Director of Graduate Admissions or Cross-Registration Academic Vice-President Office of the Registrar Transfer Procedure Public Relations Director of Transfer Admissions Director of Public Information Courses for High School Seniors Gifts or Bequests Director of School-College Programs Vice President for Advancement Credit for Life/Work Experience Alumni Affairs School of Graduate and Continuing Education Director of Alumni Affairs Housing Security/Automobiles Director of Residence Life Director of Safety and Security CURRENT STUDENTS Marist College does not discriminate in the admissions process or in the awarding of financial aid on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, Financial Assistance for Current Students or disability. Financial Aid Director On-Campus/Off-Campus Employment Marist College reserves the right to make program, regulation, Center for Career Services date, and fee changes at any time without prior notice. The College Housing strives to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog at Director of Residence Life the time of publication. However, certain statements contained in Graduation Requirements this catalog may change or need correction. For additional in- Office of the Registrar formation, please refer to the Marist College web pages at Prolonged Absence from Class www.marist.edu. Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services Leave of Absence Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services Withdrawal from College Director of The Center for Advising and Academic Services 2 Communication with the College CONTENTS COMMUNICATION WITH THE COLLEGE 2 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2003-2004 6 GENERAL INFORMATION 8 Mission 8 Introduction to Marist 8 History 9 The IBM/Marist Joint Study 9 Membership and Approval 9 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 10 Affirmative Action 10 Academic Facilities 10 Academic Grants 12 Alumni 12 Academic Technology 13 The Writing Center 13 Special Studies and Programs 13 ACADEMIC SERVICES 13 Student Academic Affairs 18 Community Services 20 CAMPUS LIFE 21 Student Activities 21 Residence Living 21 Recreation 22 Student Government, Clubs, and Organizations 22 Student Services 23 Office of Safety and Security 24 Admission to the Freshman Class 26 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE 26 International Students 27 Early Action 27 Matriculation Policy 27 Transfer Students 27 Proficiency Examinations 28 Credit for Demonstrable Knowledge Gained from Life/Work Experiences 28 Credit for Course Work at Other Institutions 28 Contents 3 ACADEMIC POLICIES 29 Student Responsibility 29 Academic Advisors 29 Registration 29 Credits Within a Semester 30 Auditing 30 Course Withdrawal and Course Changes 30 Declaring or Changing a Major 30 Minors 30 Attendance Policy 30 Grading System 30 Academic Honesty 32 Academic Standards 32 Academic Standing 32 Leave of Absence 34 Withdrawal from the College 34 Readmission to the College 34 Transcript of Record 35 Application for Graduation 35 Participation in Graduation Ceremony 35 Graduation Requirements 35 Statement of Requirements for Minors and Certificates 36 Course Codes 36 Index of Programs 36 SCHOOLS AND DIVISIONS 38 School of Communication and the Arts 38 School of Computer Science and Mathematics 39 School of Liberal Arts 40 School of Management 41 School of Science 42 School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 43 School of Graduate and Continuing Education 44 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 45 The Core/Liberal Studies Curriculum 45 Accounting 48 American Studies 51 Anthropology 53 Art and Art History 53 Athletic Training 59 Biology 61 Business Administration 66 Catholic Studies Minor 70 Chemistry 71 Communication and Media Arts 75 Computer Mathematics 81 Computer Science 83 BS/MS Program in Computer Science/Software Development 87 Criminal Justice 90 Economics 92 Education 95 English 100 Environmental Science 107 4 Contents Fashion Design and Merchandising 114 French 118 Global Studies Minor 120 History 121 Information Systems 125 Information Technology 130 Integrative Studies 133 Jewish Studies Minor 134 Latin American Studies Concentration 135 Mathematics 135 Medical Technology 138 Music 141 Paralegal Program Certificate 143 Philosophy Minor 144 Physical Education 144 Political Science 145 Psychology 149 Public Administration Concentration 154 Public History Concentration 155 Public Opinion Concentration 156 Public Praxis Minor 156 Religious Studies Minor 157 Sociology and Social Work 158 Spanish 160 Student Academic Affairs 164 Women’s Studies Minor 164 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 234 Statement of Fees 234 Financial Aid 236 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 250 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION 251 FACULTY 254 ADJUNCT FACULTY 259 AFFILIATE FACULTY 268 INDEX 270 Contents 5 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2003-2004 (TRADITIONAL 15-WEEK SEMESTER) (*All other Sessions — see Registrar for Dates and Deadlines*) FALL 2003 AUGUST 31 Sunday Freshman and transfer resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. SEPTEMBER 1 Monday Returning resident students arrive on campus according to schedule. Orientation for New Students. 2 Tuesday FALL 2003 SEMESTER BEGINS FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Day & Evening classes begin; Late Registration. 2-8 Tuesday- Course Change period. Monday 8 Monday Last date for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. 15 Monday Last date to register for elective credit internships. 22 Monday No tuition refund after this date. 29 Monday P/NC option due. OCTOBER 16 Thursday Residence Halls close at 6:30 p.m. Evening classes will be held. 17-19 Friday - Mid-Semester break. Sunday 19 Sunday Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. 20 Monday Classes resume. Midterm grades due by 10:00 a.m. 31 Friday Undergraduate graduation applications due in Registrar’s Office for 1/04 candidates. NOVEMBER 7 Friday Last date for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. 26 Wednesday Day classes held through 3:15 p.m. Last class meeting is 2 p.m. 26 Wednesday Undergraduate graduation applications due in Registrar’s Office for 5/04 candidates. 27 Thursday- Thanksgiving holiday. No classes held. 30 Sunday 30 Sunday Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. DECEMBER 1 Monday Classes resume. 12 Friday Last day of Fall 2003 classes. 13-14 Saturday- Reading weekend. Sunday 15-19 Monday- *Final Exam Period. Friday 20, 22 Saturday *Final Exam make-up days in case of inclement weather. & Monday 29 Monday Final grades due by 10:00 a.m. * Final Exams are held through 12/19. Exams may be rescheduled during exam week due to inclement weather. Travel plans should be arranged accordingly. 6 Academic Calendar WINTER INTERSESSION 2004 JANUARY 2 Friday Day & Evening classes begin. 15 Thursday Last day of classes. 19 Monday Final grades for Winter Session due by noon. SPRING 2004 JANUARY 16 Friday Last date for resolving incompletes & grade changes for Fall 2003. 19 Monday Residence Halls open at 10:00 a.m. 20 Tuesday Spring Semester begins; Day & Evening classes held. 20-26 Tuesday- Course Change period. Monday 26 Monday Last date for course changes. Half tuition refund after this date. 30 Friday Deadline for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Winter ’04. FEBRUARY 2 Monday Last date to register for elective credit internships. 9 Monday No tuition refund after this date. 23 Monday P/NC Option due. MARCH 12 Friday Residence Halls close at 6:30 p.m. 13-21 Saturday- SPRING RECESS Sunday 16 Tuesday Midterm grades due by 10:00 a.m. 21 Sunday Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. 22 Monday Classes resume. 26 Friday Last date for dropping courses without penalty of WF grades. APRIL 8 Thursday Day classes held. No evening classes. 8 Thursday Residence Halls close at 6:30 p.m. 9-12 Friday- Easter break. Monday 12 Monday Residence Halls reopen at 10 a.m. 13 Tuesday Classes resume. MAY 7 Friday Last Day of Spring 2004 classes. 10-14 Monday- Final Exam period. Friday 22 Saturday FIFTY-EIGHTH COMMENCEMENT 24 Monday Final grades due by 10:00 a.m. JUNE 14 Monday Last date for grade changes & resolving incompletes for Spring 2004. Academic Calendar 7 GENERAL INFORMATION MISSION complemented by college activities that encourage Marist students to Marist College, founded by the Marist Brothers, a congregation of develop and live by high ethical standards. The College exposes stu- Roman Catholic teaching brothers, stands out from other colleges dents to cultures other than their own and to the values that link and and universities because of the unique combination of its history, transcend