2005-2007 Academic Catalog
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2005-2007 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 12 2.4.5 Memberships 13 2.5 Saint John's University: An Overview 13 2.5.1 Mission 13 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 The Liturgical Press 15 2.5.6 Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research 16 2.5.7 Minnesota Public Radio 16 2.5.8 Episcopal House of Prayer 16 2.5.9 Pottery Studio 16 2.5.10 Arca Artium 17 2.5.11 Buildings 17 2.5.12 Accreditation 18 2.5.13 Memberships 19 3 Academic Calendar 19 4 Academic Programs 19 4.1 Academic Programs and Regulations 19 4.1.1 Introduction 19 4.1.2 Degrees Offered 20 4.1.3 Core Curriculum: Exploring the Human Condition 20 4.1.4 I. Cross-disciplinary courses 21 4.1.5 II. Disciplinary courses 21 4.1.6 III. Flagged courses 22 4.1.7 IV. Proficiencies 22 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 24 4.3.3 Pre-Professional Programs 24 4.4 Special Academic Programs 25 4.4.1 Honors Program 25 4.4.2 International Education 25 4.4.3 Australia 26 4.4.4 Austria 26 4.4.5 Central America 26 4.4.6 China 26 4.4.7 England 27 4.4.8 France 27 4.4.9 Greece and Italy 27 4.4.10 Ireland 27 4.4.11 Japan 28 4.4.12 South Africa 28 4.4.13 Spain 28 4.4.14 Superior Studies 28 4.4.15 Continuing Education 28 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 4.5 Courses 31 4.5.1 Class Attendance 31 4.5.2 Course Numbers 31 4.5.3 Final Examinations 32 4.5.4 Course Auditing 32 4.5.5 Individual Learning Projects 32 4.6 Grades 32 4.6.1 Definitions 32 4.6.2 Grades and Honor Points 33 4.6.3 Grade Point Average 33 4.6.4 Dean's List 33 4.6.5 Incomplete Grades 34 4.6.6 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grades 34 4.6.7 Withdrawal from Courses 35 4.6.8 Repeating Courses 35 4.6.9 Academic Standing 35 4.7 Graduation 35 4.7.1 General Requirements 35 4.7.2 Residence 36 4.7.3 Core Curriculum 36 4.7.4 Academic Major 36 4.7.5 Physical Education Activity 36 4.7.6 Application for Degree 36 4.7.7 Graduation Honors 37 4.7.8 Transcripts 37 4.8 Credits Earned Elsewhere 37 4.8.1 Studies at Other Colleges 37 4.8.2 Advanced Placement (AP) 37 4.8.3 International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 38 4.8.4 College-Level Examination Program 38 4.8.5 Credit by Examination 38 4.9 Probation and Dismissal 38 4.9.1 Minimum Academic Standards 38 4.9.2 Academic Probation 39 4.9.3 Disciplinary Probation 39 4.9.4 Dismissal 39 4.9.5 Athletic Eligibility 39 4.9.6 Withdrawal from College 40 4.9.7 Exemption/Substitution 40 4.10 Rights and Responsibilities 40 4.10.1 Academic Honesty 40 4.10.2 Plagiarism 41 4.10.3 Non-Discriminatory Access 42 4.10.4 Student Agreement 42 4.10.5 Catalog Applicability 43 4.10.6 Student Right of Appeal 43 4.10.7 Student Right to Information 43 4.10.8 Parent Right to Information 44 4.10.9 Rights Reserved by the Colleges 44 5 Academic Departments 45 5.1 Departments 45 5.1.1 Academic Skills 45 5.1.2 Accounting and Finance 46 5.1.3 Art 48 5.1.4 Asian Studies 52 5.1.5 Astronomy 53 5.1.6 Biochemistry 53 5.1.7 Biology 54 5.1.8 Chemistry 58 5.1.9 Courses of the College 61 5.1.10 Communication 62 5.1.11 Computer Science 68 5.1.12 Economics 71 5.1.13 Education 74 5.1.14 English 80 5.1.15 Environmental Studies 84 5.1.16 Geography 86 5.1.17 Geology 87 5.1.18 Gender and Women’s Studies 88 5.1.19 Hispanic Studies 90 5.1.20 History 91 5.1.21 Honors Program 97 5.1.22 Humanities 99 5.1.23 Latino/Latin American Studies 100 5.1.24 Liberal Studies 101 5.1.25 Management 102 5.1.26 Mathematics 106 5.1.27 Modern and Classical Languages 110 5.1.27.1 Chinese 110 5.1.27.2 Classical Languages 110 5.1.27.3 English as a Second Language 112 5.1.27.4 French 112 5.1.27.5 German 114 5.1.27.6 Japanese 116 5.1.27.7 Modern and Classical Literature in Translation Courses (MCLT) 116 5.1.27.8 Spanish 117 5.1.28 Modern and Classical Languages 121 5.1.29 Military Science 122 5.1.30 Music 124 5.1.31 Natural Science 130 5.1.32 Nursing 131 5.1.33 Nutrition 135 5.1.34 Peace Studies 138 5.1.35 Philosophy 142 5.1.36 Physical Education 145 5.1.37 Physics 149 5.1.38 Pre-Professional Programs 153 5.1.38.1 Dentistry 153 5.1.38.2 Engineering 153 5.1.38.3 Forestry 153 5.1.38.4 Law 154 5.1.38.5 Occupational Therapy 154 5.1.38.6 Pharmacy 154 5.1.38.7 Physical Therapy 154 5.1.38.8 Medicine 155 5.1.38.9 Priesthood Studies 155 5.1.38.10 Veterinary Medicine 155 5.1.39 Political Science 156 5.1.40 Psychology 160 5.1.41 Social Science 165 5.1.42 Social Work 165 5.1.43 Sociology 168 5.1.44 Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary 170 5.1.45 Theater 182 5.1.46 Theology 185 6 General Information 189 6.1 Campus Services 189 6.1.1 Libraries 190 6.1.2 Information Technology Services 190 6.1.3 Academic Advising 191 6.1.4 Counseling Services 191 6.1.5 Peer Resource Program at Saint John's 191 6.1.6 Advocates for Sexual Consent 192 6.1.7 Health Advocate Program at the College of Saint Benedict 192 6.1.8 Health Initiative at Saint John’s University 192 6.1.9 Career Services 192 6.1.10 The Writing Centers 193 6.1.11 Math Skills Center 194 6.1.12 Bookstores 194 6.1.13 Dining Services 194 6.1.14 Postal Services 194 6.1.15 Health Services 195 6.2 Student Life 195 6.2.1 Residential Programs 195 6.2.2 International Student Resources 196 6.2.3 Campus Ministry 196 6.2.4 Athletics 197 6.2.5 Student Government 197 6.2.6 Student Activities and Leadership Development 198 6.3 Admission 198 6.3.1 Admission Statement 198 6.3.2 Requirements for Admission 198 6.3.3 Application Procedure 199 6.3.4 Enrollment Procedure 199 6.3.5 Homeschool Student Admission 200 6.3.6 Non-Immigrant International Student Admission 200 6.3.7 Test of English as a Foreign Language 200 6.3.8 Credit for International Examinations and Certificates 202 6.3.9 International Application and Financial Aid Deadlines 202 6.3.10 Transfer Students 202 6.3.11 Readmission 203 6.3.12 Transfer Application and Financial Aid Deadlines 203 6.4 Financial Information 203 6.4.1 Financial Information 203 6.4.2 Saint Benedict's Policies 205 6.4.3 Saint John's Policies 205 6.5 Financial Aid 206 6.5.1 Scholarships 206 6.5.2 College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Scholarships 206 6.5.3 Saint John's University Programs 207 6.5.4 Need-Based Financial Aid 207 6.5.5 Types of Financial Aid 208 6.5.6 Loans 208 6.5.7 Packaging of Aid 209 6.5.8 Application Procedures 209 6.5.9 Securing Forms 209 6.5.10 Renewal of Aid 209 7 Appendices 209 7.1 Administration 209 7.1.1 College of Saint Benedict Board of Trustees 209 7.1.2 College of Saint Benedict Administrators 211 7.1.3 College of Saint Benedict Presidents Emeriti 212 7.1.4 College of Saint Benedict Staff 212 7.1.5 Saint John's University Board of Regents 216 7.1.6 Saint John's University Administrators 218 7.1.7 Saint John's University Presidents Emeritus 218 7.1.8 Saint John's University Staff 219 7.2 Faculty 225 7.2.1 Professors 225 7.2.2 Librarians 225 7.2.3 Professors Emeriti 226 7.2.4 Professors Alumni 229 7.2.5 A 230 7.2.6 B 230 7.2.7 C 231 7.2.8 D 232 7.2.9 E 233 7.2.10 F 233 7.2.11 G 234 7.2.12 H 235 7.2.13 I 236 7.2.14 J 236 7.2.15 K 237 7.2.16 L 238 7.2.17 M 239 7.2.18 N 240 7.2.19 O 241 7.2.20 P 241 7.2.21 Q 242 7.2.22 R 242 7.2.23 S 243 7.2.24 T 245 7.2.25 U 246 7.2.26 V 246 7.2.27 W 246 7.2.28 X 247 7.2.29 Y 247 7.2.30 Z 247 7.3 Directory 247 1 Archive 1.1 Academic Regulations Academic Year Semesters Each semester generally consists of 72 class days and four days of final examinations.