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1 Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2012 A Catholic Institution of Higher Education Founded by the Sisters Of Saint Anne in 1946 UPDATED FALL 2010 Copyright 2010 by Anna Maria College. All rights reserved. No part of this catalog may be reproduced in any form by any means with permissions of Anna Maria College. Anna Maria College reserves the right to change its policies, tuition, fees, curriculum and other matters subsequent to the publication of this catalog. The online version of this catalog (www.annamaria.edu) is updated periodically. 2 Anna Maria College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, recognizes its obligation to serve its immediate MISSION community, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the nation and the world through the provision of education, the preservation of learning, and the sponsorship of research. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition of higher education, Anna Maria College is maintained and operated in conformity with the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and in keeping with the ideals of its foundresses, the Sisters of Saint Anne. These ideals, which reflect the development of the total human being, also include increasing access to quality education, educational innovation and respect for practical skills. Specifically, Anna Maria College sees its mission to be that of fostering in its students intellectual involvement, career preparation, social awareness, dedication to justice and peace, religious and moral sensitivity, and a lifestyle capable of sustaining these within balance. In addition, the College is committed to nurturing the development of a sense of respect for oneself and for others, as well as a sense of responsibility to society and the world. To effect this mission, the College offers its undergraduate students a program integrating a liberal arts education and strong career preparation. To its graduate students, the College offers an education fostering high standards of personal development and professional achievement, as well as a mature sense of responsibility. In fulfilling its role as an institution of higher education, Anna Maria College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, or socio-economic status in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, loan programs, and other College administered programs. 3 Dear Anna Maria College Student: Welcome to Anna Maria College! AMC is a pre-eminent institution of higher education. Our reputation is based on over 60 years of history of providing the highest quality PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE education in a personal environment steeped in our Sisters of Saint Anne tradition and values. Our students experience a strong academic program with dedicated and talented faculty and individualized attention. Learning also takes place outside the classroom through internships, performances and service learning projects. We are committed to providing you with a complete educational experience including recreation, leadership development, service and volunteer opportunities, social activities, varsity and intramural athletics, clubs and student organizations. This Catalogue provides important information to enhance the learning and living experience for every student. Please be sure to become familiar with the policies, procedures, programs and activities of the College. As a Sisters of Saint Anne and Catholic College, AMC welcomes students and community members of all faiths while it remains dedicated to fostering the moral and ethical values that are central to our faith. Our values- based educational and community experience emphasizes the importance of the intellectual curiosity, responsible citizenship, hospitality, care for the environment and service to the world. AMC graduates are tomorrow‘s leaders. Whether you are interested in business or teaching, nursing or community protection, the sciences or the humanities, psychology or social work — or you are still thinking about your place in the world, AMC will give you the caring, challenging, student-centered environment you need to meet your goals. Welcome to Anna Maria College. I hope you have a great experience. Sincerely, Dr. Jack P. Calareso President Anna Maria College 4 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS The Commonwealth Coast Conference The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Anna Maria College is accredited by: The Council for Exceptional Children The Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference The International Reading Association The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Inc. (NEASC), one of six nationally recognized Education accrediting associations in the United States and the The Massachusetts Association for Intercollegiate official accrediting agency for schools and colleges in the Athletics for Women six New England states. Institutional membership in the The Massachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing NEASC indicates that a school or college has been The National Art Education Association carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed The National Association for Music Therapy upon by qualified educators. The National Association for the Education of Young The American Music Therapy Association Children The Council on Social Work Education The National Association of Independent Colleges and The National Association of Schools of Music Universities The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission The National Association of Schools of Music Anna Maria College Programs are approved by: The National Association of Student Personnel The Board of Regents of Higher Education—programs for Administrators veterans The National Collegiate Athletic Association The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for The National Commission on Accreditation participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program The National Council on Social Work Education established by the Quinn Bill; Criminal Justice Programs The National League for Nursing The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing— The National Middle School Association Approval The New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Admissions Officers Secondary Education—teacher licensure in visual art, The New England College Athletic Conference music, history, English, early childhood, and elementary The New England League of Middle Schools education The New England Organization for Nursing The Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services Anna Maria College is a member of: The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences The American Art Therapy Association The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business The American Association for Paralegal Education The American Library Association The American Society of Criminology The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development The Association of American Colleges and Universities The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities The Association of College Research Libraries The Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers The Association of Governing Boards The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts The Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education The Catholic Library Association The College Entrance Examination Board The Council of Independent Colleges The Colleges of the Worcester Consortium 5 1 General Information 6 History THE COLLEGE The Sisters of Saint Anne founded Anna Maria College in 1946 on a temporary campus located at Saint Anne‘s Academy in Marlboro, Massachusetts. In 1952, the College relocated to a 190-acre estate in Paxton, Massachusetts. Today, Anna Maria College remains committed to its founding principle of quality education for men and women within the Catholic tradition. Throughout its history, the College has been dedicated to its goals of fostering intellectual involvement, religious sensitivity, and social awareness in an atmosphere characterized by personal service to the individual. Location The main campus is situated in the town of Paxton, an hour‘s drive from Boston, Hartford, or Providence, the New England style campus is located just eight miles from downtown Worcester, New England‘s third-largest city, home to 12 institutions of higher education and a community of some 170,000 residents. Anna Maria College also has an instructional site in Worcester where graduate classes meet. The Worcester site also houses the Anna Maria College Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly. Worcester is home to a world-class art museum, a beautifully refurbished 19th Century concert hall, a newly renovated theater, a 270- acre wildlife sanctuary, and one of the world‘s best collections of early Americana.. The DCU Center offers a wide range of events, from professional sports to concerts by world renowned artists and pop musicians. Worcester County includes bountiful areas for boating, swimming, and skiing. Two hours away are the beaches of Cape Ann, Cape Cod, Maine, and New Hampshire. Also within driving distance are the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont. Buildings The Anna Maria College grounds were once the private country estate of a family whose 18th century home is now Socquet House, site of the offices of the President, Institutional Development, Alumni, Human Resources, and Office of Mission Effectiveness. All the other buildings have been erected since the College moved from Marlboro to Paxton in 1952. Trinity Hall,