Contents| 1 Contents Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy ...... 2 Academic Calendar ...... 3 President’s Letter ...... 6 The Stevenson Approach ...... 7 A Stevenson Education ...... 7 Academic Coursework ...... 7 The Career Architecture Process ...... 7 Applied and Experiential Learning ...... 8 Stevenson Ideals ...... 8 History of Stevenson University...... 9 Accreditations ...... 13 Life at Stevenson ...... 14 Student Life ...... 14 Campus Resources and Services ...... 19 The Wellness Center ...... 22 Student Success Resources ...... 23 Student Grievance Procedure ...... 23 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...... 23 Admissions ...... 24 General Admissions Policy ...... 24 Admissions Procedures and Processes ...... 24 Readmission and Reinstatement ...... 28 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 28 Financial Information...... 30 Costs ...... 30 Financial Aid ...... 30 Academic Information ...... 38 SEE: The Stevenson Educational Experience ...... 38 The SEE Student Learning Goals and Outcomes ...... 38 University Degree Requirements ...... 39 Additional Learning Opportunities ...... 41 Courses at Another Institution ...... 42 Academic Standing and Grading Information ...... 42 Transcript Requests ...... 45 Registration and Course Information ...... 46 FERPA: Notice to Students ...... 47 Academic Integrity ...... 47 Graduation Information ...... 47 Academic Awards...... 48 Awards ...... 48 Approved Honor Societies ...... 49 Undergraduate Fields of Study ...... 52 Undergraduate Courses ...... 64 Graduate Fields of Study...... 79 Graduate Courses ...... 96 Directory ...... 111 Index ...... 132

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Stevenson University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other university-administered programs. The University is committed to providing all students with an educational environment free of bias, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. In this regard, Stevenson University complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. The University also complies with all applicable laws and federal regulations regarding prohibition of discrimination and accessibility on the basis of age, disability, veteran status, or otherwise.

CATALOG DISCLAIMER Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or drop programs and courses; to implement new policies and procedures; and to change published calendars as it deems necessary. The information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication; however, Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or modify its contents when necessary. Such changes, which will appear in the online catalog, will be applicable to all students who are enrolled at the time the changes occur. The online version of the Stevenson catalog is the governing version, and students should refer to the SU website for the most up-to-date information.

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 443-352-4030 Toll free: 877-531-7118 Fax: 443-394-5038 Email: [email protected] Website: stevenson.edu/online

CATALOG PUBLICATION DATE

October 13, 2017

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Academic Calendar Academic Calendar: Fall 2017 to Summer 2018 Online and Hybrid Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Fall Semester 2017

Aug. 28 Fall 2017 semester begins (17FSEM)

Aug. 28 - Oct. 22 8 week 1 (17F8W1)

Sept. 4 Labor Day - University closed

Sept. 30 Yom Kipper - University closed

Oct. 2 - Nov. 5 5 week 2 (17F5W2)

Oct. 23 - Dec. 17 8 week 2 (17F8W2)

Nov. 22 - 26 Thanksgiving holiday - University closed

Dec. 17 Fall 2017 semester ends (17FSEM)

Dec. 18 Winter Commencement

Dec. 24 - 25 Christmas holiday - University closed

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 New Year's holiday - University closed

Winterim 2018

Jan. 2 Winterim begins

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - University closed

Jan. 21 Winterim ends

Spring Semester 2018

Jan. 22 Spring 2018 semester begins (18SSEM)

Jan. 22- March 18 8 week 1 (18S8W1)

March 5 - April 4 5 week 2 (18S5W2)

March 19 - May 13 8 Week 2 (18S8W2)

March 30 - April 1 Easter holiday - University closed

May 13 Spring 2018 semester ends (18SSEM)

May 14 Baccalaureate

May 15 Traditional Nurses' Pinning

May 16 Stevenson University Online Commencement

May 17 Traditional Undergraduate Commencement 4| Stevenson University 2017 - 2018 Online Catalog

May 28 Memorial Day - University closed

Summer Semester 2018

Summer sessions will be held between May and August. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206. Note: Academic calendar information for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate courses can be found in the traditional undergraduate catalog.

Academic Calendar: Fall 2018 to Summer 2019 Online and Hybrid Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Fall Semester 2018

Aug. 27 Fall 2018 semester begins (18FSEM)

Aug. 27 - Oct. 21 8 week 1 (18F8W1)

Sept. 3 Labor Day - University closed

Sept. 19 Yom Kipper - University closed

Oct. 22 - Dec. 16 8 week 2 (18F8W2)

Nov. 21 - 25 Thanksgiving holiday - University closed

Dec. 16 Fall 2018 semester ends (18FSEM)

Dec. 24 - 25 Christmas holiday - University closed

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 New Year's holiday - University closed

Winterim 2019

Jan. 7 Winterim begins

Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - University closed

Jan. 27 Winterim ends

Spring Semester 2019

Jan. 28 Spring 2019 semester begins (19SSEM)

Jan. 28 - March 24 8 week 1 (19S8W1)

March 25 - May 19 8 week 2 (19S8W2)

April 19 - April 21 Easter holiday - University closed

May 19 Spring 2019 semester ends (19SSEM)

May 20 Baccalaureate

May 21 Traditional Nurses' Pinning

May 22 Stevenson University Online Commencement Stevenson University| 5

May 23 Traditional Undergraduate Commencement

May 27 Memorial Day - University closed

Summer Semester 2019

Summer sessions will be held between May and August. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206. Note: Academic calendar information for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate courses can be found in the traditional undergraduate catalog.

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President’s Letter

Dear Students, Welcome to the new academic year. I am excited to join the Stevenson community as we celebrate 70 years of providing students with a career-focused education taught by faculty with extensive, real-world experience. Stevenson is more than a university. It is a close-knit community that supports your growth and helps you realize your aspirations. As a Stevenson University Online student, your education is designed for your unique needs. Our faculty and staff understand that you must balance work, school, and your many responsibilities as you advance professionally and personally. Our programs are flexible and, while you may not join us on campus every day, you are a valued member of our community. In addition to our core academic program, we provide extensive academic support and career services. I encourage you to use these services to make the most of your experience at Stevenson. Whether you are pursuing a new career or advancing your current one, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please use the 2017/2018 Stevenson University Online Catalog as a detailed overview of our curriculum, services, and policies. This catalog will help you work with your advisor and professors to develop a successful plan for your education. This is your university, and you are part of a community that cares about your success. Together, we will help you take the next steps in your life and career!

With best wishes for the academic year, Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D. President The Stevenson Approach| 7 The Stevenson Approach

program. Undergraduate degree program courses may be scheduled in a mixed of 5, 8, or 16 week hybrid or online A Stevenson Education format. Hybrid courses generally meet once weekly in the Imagine Your Future. Design Your Career.® evenings; many classes are conducted entirely online. Classwork incorporates hands-on projects, practical knowledge that is applicable to everyday work challenges, Students at Stevenson University (SU) do not simply come and group interactions with fellow students. Students are to campus and attend classes. The hallmark of a Stevenson expected to complete many of their assignments and education takes students outside of stereotypical academic coursework outside of class, using Blackboard, e-mail, and situations to allow them to learn about themselves and how other means. their actions affect others. Visitors to the campus witness this sense of community in the classroom, at varied cultural The university's graduate degrees can be completed in as events, or within the simple social settings of university life. few as 18-24 months. Most courses in the graduate Away from the physical campus, employers see the programs are offered in 8 week sessions, with some courses difference when they hire Stevenson graduates, and area offered in a 7, 10, or 16 week format. organizations reap the benefits when students share their talents as volunteers. Stevenson University promotes living The Career Architecture Process and learning by combining challenging academic courses with an invitation to explore the world outside the As a result of Stevenson’s formal strategic planning process, classroom. the president, administration, and faculty of Stevenson developed and introduced the concept of Career Throughout their university careers, Stevenson students Architecture SM to the campus. take part in an introspective process called Career Career Architecture SM helps prepare students for the Architecture SM . This award-winning approach seeks to world of work from the beginning of their academic journey align personal values with professional ambitions. Students at Stevenson. Whether students are deciding upon or then have the opportunity to apply their newfound anticipating a specific major, Stevenson University offers a knowledge to work situations through a number of distinctive approach to explore new paths, change internships with local companies. Finally, service projects destinations, and map their own vision for the future. With allow students to give back to the community, and study the support of our career experts and committed faculty, abroad programs take Stevenson ideals into the larger the process of Career Architecture SM helps students world. develop a personalized strategic plan based on motivated strengths, interests, values, and individual goals. Stevenson University combines a traditional liberal arts At SU, we strive to inspire our students through exposure education with a career focus in an environment supporting to a wealth of experiences, professionals, and real-world a variety of student services and extracurricular scenarios. This invaluable framework, plus timely tools and opportunities. By providing motivated students with coaching, empowers Stevenson students to imagine their personal attention and opportunities to take on leadership future and design their careers with a competitive roles in a variety of activities, the University strives to create advantage achieved by graduation. The process is a lifelong learners. Students have opportunities to learn in the personal exploration for students to help them design their classroom and laboratory, on the stage, and in the career paths beyond their first job. Through theory, practice, community. By learning beyond the classroom, Stevenson and mentoring, students acquire a strategy for lifelong University students transform the people they meet and the career management and learning that contributes to future places they visit. success. Career Architecture SM comprises three elements that are Academic Coursework introduced at various stages during our students’ university years: One of the strengths of Stevenson University is its ability to offer rigorous courses that provide students a strong • Personal direction. We inspire our students to dream foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, plus skills and about their future and create their own journey through knowledge in their major fields, in a mentoring reflective pieces and exercises introduced to all students environment of small classes and personal attention by beginning in freshman year. This guidance is designed faculty. All students must complete courses in a core to help them explore individual skills, values, and curriculum that develop skills in writing, communication, interests. One-on-one advising and career counseling and math and provide a basic understanding of the key assist them in developing a strategic career plan. The disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses in the goal is to establish a strong foundation of increased major provide opportunities to acquire proficiency in a self-awareness that leads to the creation of a personal specific discipline that will prepare students for employment plan for life and work. in their chosen field of study or for graduate school. • Discipline expertise. Students build the expertise and Most undergraduate degrees offered through SUO can be relationships that they will need to compete and stay completed within 18-24 months depending on the number connected in their field. Basic career skills are learned of credits a student has completed before entering the through curricula, in-class seminars, and a wide range of university experiences and activities. Students further 8| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog develop expertise through internships, service learning, students where they are and supports and challenges them leadership roles, engagement in student organizations to become reflective and accomplished individuals and clubs, capstone courses, and research. The goal is committed to a lifetime of learning and contribution. to develop these skills and know how to apply them to Students graduate with the competence and confidence succeed in school, work, and life. needed to address creatively the opportunities and • Professional know-how. Stevenson imparts the skills problems facing their communities, the nation, and the and tools students will need to navigate professional world. challenges and opportunities. This is accomplished through career and exploration events and activities, Vision including symposia, career fairs, exploration tours, The University will become a national leader in collaborative shadow days, and informational interviews. Students career-focused liberal arts education and will equip its also engage in career strategic plan development, graduates to visualize and achieve excellence in a dynamic resume and interview preparation, video mock global community. interviews, portfolio preparation, participation in on- campus recruiting sessions, networking support, and job Values search coaching. The goal is to introduce methods for The core values of the University provide a foundation for each student to discover which career options are the faculty, staff, and students to fulfill the mission and achieve best fit and to introduce methods and opportunities for the vision of the institution. The values are focused on professional career management and work after community, learning, integrity, and excellence. graduation. • Promoting a sense of community, the University Stevenson’s faculty, the Career Services staff, and embraces the common bonds and obligations within administrators all work with members of area businesses and beyond the campus while respecting individual and and organizations to identify career exploration and cultural differences. preparation opportunities for Stevenson students from the • Fostering learning, the University promotes the pursuit day they arrive on campus. Some of the activities available of theoretical and practical knowledge while to students include distinct freshmen seminars, targeted encouraging a life well-lived - a lifelong philosophy of career symposia and seminars, career fairs and networking informed, critical thinking to meet evolving challenges events, in-class seminars, on-campus interviews, employer and opportunities. information sessions, networking, and etiquette dinners. • Instilling integrity, the University requires acting with dignity and honesty while adhering consistently to the Applied and Experiential Learning University’s ethical codes. • Achieving excellence, the University lauds superior College is a time for students to explore, discover, and performance while recognizing the importance of develop life-long values, interests, and abilities. The persistence toward goals. classroom experience begins by laying the framework of knowledge and skills. Experiential learning opportunities Diversity Statement carry students one step further by encouraging them to The University commits itself to diversity as it relates to apply academic learning beyond the campus and bring awareness, education, respect, and practice at every level of their experience back to the classroom. the organization. The University embraces people of all Experiential learning involves a process of learning, doing, backgrounds, defined by, but not limited to, ethnicity, and reflecting and provides Stevenson students with the culture, race, gender, class, religion, nationality, sexual opportunity to acquire first-hand experience. Experiential orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical learning empowers students to connect ideas and ability, learning styles, and political perspectives. The experiences from a variety of contexts, synthesizing and University believes its core values are strengthened when all transferring what they have learned in the classroom to of its members have voice and representation. The resulting situations beyond the classroom. Stevenson offers students inclusive organizational climate promotes the development a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including of broad-minded members of the University who positively internships, practicums, clinicals, undergraduate research, influence their local and global communities. service-learning, and study abroad. Career Services also advertises numerous non-credit internships in all disciplines Strategies through the online recruiting system, Handshake. Stevenson Academic Affairs enthusiastically supports this dynamic educational The University will support faculty and students in their philosophy. pursuit of academic excellence by integrating academics with experiential learning and career preparation and by Stevenson Ideals establishing a solid liberal arts foundation.

Motto: “Pro Discendo, Pro Vivendo" (For Learning, University For Living) Stevenson is an innovative institution of higher education that will fulfill its mission, advance its vision, and integrate Mission, Vision, and Values its values with engaged support of its faculty, students, Mission staff, and others. The University is an innovative, coeducational, independent institution offering undergraduate and graduate students a Student Life career-focused education marked by individualized The University will engage its community in creative, attention, civility, and respect for difference. The University intellectual, social, and athletic experiences, and it will foster blends the liberal arts with career exploration and planning, a campus climate characterized by intellectual rigor, complementing a traditional education with applied wellness, diversity, civility, and environmental consciousness, learning beyond the classroom. The University meets as well as self-awareness and national and global The Stevenson Approach| 9 awareness. Saturday classes to its day and evening programs. Today, a number of undergraduate degree programs may be Financial Resources completed either entirely or substantially during evenings The University will enhance its financial resources by and weekends, some in an accelerated, online format. increasing revenues, aligning costs with strategic initiatives, identifying additional opportunities, and responding Changes Through the 1990s effectively to any associated challenges. In the early 1990s, the College designed and installed a sophisticated electronic networking system which enabled History of Stevenson University students and faculty to access information from any building on campus. Students and faculty with personal Founding of Villa Julie College computers had dial-in access from their homes to all the computerized information on campus. In 1994, access to Villa Julie was founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de the Internet became available on the College network. Namur at “Seven Oaks,” the 80-acre former estate of the George Carrell Jenkins family in Greenspring Valley, In 1991, a cooperative education program was initiated for Baltimore County. The School opened on October 1, 1947, junior and senior students, making it possible for them to which is now recognized as Founders Day. Official approval experience first-hand a working environment directly as a two-year college was granted by the Maryland State related to their fields of study. Off-campus housing for Department of Education in 1954, and a new classroom students in garden-type apartments was opened a short facility, Founders Hall, was opened. The School was distance from the College in 1993. The cooperative incorporated in 1958 in the State of Maryland. education program was also expanded and opened to all students in the baccalaureate programs. The College was The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools awarded membership in NCAA Division III in 1994. In 1995, awarded Villa Julie regional accreditation in 1962. In 1967, the College began the first phase of the construction of an the College became an independent institution with control Academic Center, Inscape Theatre, Student Union with vested in a newly formed Board of Trustees comprised of gymnasium, and Science Center based on the College’s business, civic, and professional leaders. By the late 1960s, campus master plan of the early ’90s. enrollment had increased to full capacity. In 1970–71, the College erected a multi-million dollar complex, consisting of In 1996, the Maryland State Department of Education a Library/Learning Resources Center and Administrative granted approval for programs for the preparation of Wing, Art Center, and Student Center. Evening and summer elementary and early childhood teachers. This was the first sessions were inaugurated, and the number of degree Maryland education program that fulfilled the then new programs increased. In 1972, the College became state (MSDE) requirements for teacher education. The coeducational. Accreditation was reaffirmed by the Middle College received the endorsement of the Maryland Higher States Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972 and Education Commission (MHEC) for a Master of Science in again in 1982. Advanced Information Technology in 1996. In 1997, the College celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Baccalaureate Degrees Granted for the Academic Center, Inscape Theatre, and Art Gallery opened First Time in August, and in November, the Student Union (including a In 1983, the College became the first in the region to install gymnasium) opened. MHEC endorsed five new bachelor’s a campus-wide computer network. In 1984, Villa Julie degree programs in biology, chemistry, English language became a four-year college offering the bachelor’s degree and literature, interdisciplinary studies, and psychology. in computer information systems. In 1985, the bachelor’s In 1998, more than 1,000 people attended the dedication degree in paralegal studies was added. The College of the new buildings, including the renovated Science continued to offer its two-year programs leading to the Center. A new bachelor’s degree program in visual associate in arts degree in these and in all other majors. communication design was also endorsed by MHEC. In 1985–86, the College again responded to continually In 1999, President Carolyn Manuszak and Dean Rose increasing student interest by constructing a new three- Dawson retired with a combined 65 years of service to Villa story classroom/laboratory building. Along with the growth Julie College. MHEC approved two new bachelor’s degree of the student body and faculty through the years and the programs in early childhood leadership and biotechnology. enlargement of the physical plant, the academic offerings of the College were augmented steadily to include new majors New President Inaugurated and programs. The arts and sciences continued to form the The new decade brought the inauguration of Villa Julie's core of all curricula, as they do today. The additional major fourth President, Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D. The College began programs provided a wider choice of professional career offering an accelerated BS/MS degree in advanced possibilities and at the same time supported the changing information technology, enabling students to earn both a requirements of the business and professional communities bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. MHEC in the region. The concept of career education combined endorsed two new degree programs for the College: with the liberal arts became a hallmark of the College’s business communication and family studies (now human philosophy, Pro Discendo , Pro Vivendo : For Learning, For services). Villa Julie College and the Union Memorial Living . Hospital announced a four-year nursing education In 1988, the Middle States Association again reaffirmed the agreement. In 2001, new master’s degrees programs in College’s accreditation, this time as a four-year college business technology management and e-commerce were offering bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. New approved by MHEC. baccalaureate programs were added: liberal arts and In 2002, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies technology, and business systems: administrative science, was created to accommodate the needs of adult learners. computer accounting, computer information systems, and Through this School, adult students could enroll in master’s business information systems. degree programs, evening/weekend bachelor’s degree For the convenience of the growing number of adults programs, or accelerated bachelor’s degree programs. This interested in completing their degrees, the College added same year, Career Architecture SM was introduced. Career 10| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Architecture SM is a unique program for personal and August 2009. This degree was offered online for students in professional development that helps each student to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and for identify her or his values, skills, interests, strengths, and traditional students. abilities. In September 2003 , the College was proud to be In recent years, the nursing department has received recognized locally by The Daily Record, a statewide significant federal support. In December 2004, Sen. Barbara business publication, as one of the winners of Maryland’s Mikulski visited the college to announce nearly $250,000 in SM Innovators of the Year Award for the Career Architecture federal funds to support distance-learning efforts utilizing concept. the Verizon Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Villa Julie Expands to Owings Mills In 2006, the College received the largest grant in its history—just over $1,000,000 to expand the nursing Campus program. Also in 2006, the nursing department graduated In June 2003, the College broke ground on its first campus- the first students from the distance-learning program as owned student housing complex in nearby Owings Mills. students from the Eastern Shore received their bachelor's Apartment-style housing for 550 students and a community degrees as part of a partnership with Chesapeake College. center opened in 2004. The College also leased classroom The department has partnerships with eight community space on the same piece of land, allowing students to live colleges to bring bachelor’s degree classes to students and attend classes at the same location for the first time in enrolled in those schools. In August 2006 , the College Villa Julie history. began offering its successful Master of Science in Forensic At the same time the College celebrated the grand opening Studies degree online to professionals across the country. of the housing complex in August 2004, ground was The program, launched in 2004, now trains forensic broken for the next phase of housing, which led to three investigators in six tracks—accounting, criminalistics, suite-style buildings opening over the next two years. Those computer forensics, interdisciplinary, investigation, and law. moves, along with the purchase of the former Baltimore The first graduates of the program received their diplomas Ravens training facility and the office building where the in May 2006. College leased classroom and office space, gave Villa Julie Villa Julie took a leadership role in educating Maryland's more than 80 acres of land at the Owings Mills campus. future teachers in March 2008 when it announced the In August 2006, the ninth residence hall opened at Owings creation of the state's first teacher preparation program for Mills, and the resident population topped 1,000 students. middle school educators. The Rockland Center opened in October 2006 to provide a Athletic Teams Achieve Success spacious student dining center, offices for Student Affairs, and a banquet hall for functions organized by on- and off- On the athletic field, the College joined its first athletic campus groups. In May 2007, the College broke ground on conference, the North Eastern Athletic Conference, in 2004 . the next new building for Owings Mills, a 60,000-square- A year later, Villa Julie accepted an invitation into the foot academic building to house the newly formed Brown Capital Athletic Conference. Stevenson's men's and School of Business and Leadership and other programs. The women's teams competed for conference titles in this building was completed in fall 2008 and features a state-of- traditionally strong conference that includes institutions the-art mock trial courtroom. The University celebrated the from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. opening of the new Brown School of Business and Several Stevenson teams have competed in the NCAA Leadership in April 2009 with a visit from entrepreneur and Championships. In 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 the men's publisher, Steve Forbes. Additional expansion of the Owings lacrosse team made it to the Division III semifinals. In 2013 Mills campus included the University's eleventh student , the team won the NCAA National Championship game, residence hall, Wooded Way, which opened in fall 2009 beating the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Tigers at and houses specialized student learning communities as Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on May 26. well as the Office of Career Services and Learning Beyond Many of Stevenson’s teams play and practice at the Caves Center. Sports and Wellness Center, the new name for the facility Villa Julie celebrated this growth throughout the 2007-08 formerly used by the Baltimore Ravens. The complex academic year as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. officially opened in the summer of 2006 after extensive The College inaugurated a new tradition on October 1, renovations to accommodate the new Wellness Center and 2007, by celebrating Founders Day to commemorate the Mustang athletics. day the College first opened. The anniversary celebration Stevenson's football team, created in 2010, enjoyed its also included the announcement of a $20 million most successful seasons to date in 2014 and 2015, fundraising campaign to support a variety of initiatives culminating its first two winning seasons with victories in across both campuses. The College received reaccreditation postseason bowl games. from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in After adding women's ice hockey, beach volleyball, and 2008. men's ice hockey in the last several years, Stevenson now Academic Programs Continue to Grow offers a total of 27 men's and women's varsity athletic teams. The development of the Brown School of Business and Leadership, which brings together faculty from information University Status and Name Change systems, legal studies, and business, provided the University In 2004, the Board of Trustees began discussing the with the chance to develop an entrepreneurial environment possibility of transitioning to university status because of for faculty and students. This growth is the most recent the growth in student population and the addition of a step in the expansion of academic offerings at Stevenson. A second campus. A year later, the Board authorized the bachelor’s degree in medical technology was added during administration to study the feasibility of becoming a the 2005–06 academic year to replace the two-year medical university and to assess whether to simultaneously change laboratory technology program. A bachelor’s degree in the name of the institution. Significant research followed to public history was also added. Stevenson was pleased to assess public perception of the name Villa Julie. The Board announce a new bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in approved university status in November 2006 and later The Stevenson Approach| 11 established a committee to oversee a study of name hired its first band director to lead its newly created options for the institution. The entire College community marching band in preparation for the first season of had a hand in selecting the name as an online bulletin football competition. In May, Stevenson's Athletic board provided a forum for suggestions. More than 80 Department announced that it would be leaving the Capitol name ideas came from that resource. Historical and legal Athletic Conference (CAC) in summer 2012 to join the research and surveys shortened that list to seven potential Middle Atlantic Conferences, of which the football program names in late 2007. was already an affiliate member. The College then started a long phase of quantitative and The summer of 2011 was a busy time of change and qualitative research to determine the best name from that preparation for the University. A new Owings Mills campus group. Alumni, current students, and potential students and store was launched in the Boulevard Business Center just their families were among the groups surveyed for their across the campus entrance drive from the new gymnasium. opinion on the new name. On June 11, 2008, the Board Two new residence halls to house an additional 500 voted unanimously to change the name of the institution, students were opened on the Owings Mills campus, and the and the name Stevenson University was unveiled to a new 3,500-seat Mustang Stadium was opened in early packed room the next morning. The Board had earlier September with much media attention and fanfare. On voted to keep the Villa Julie name alive by creating the Villa September 10, the new football team, amidst festivities that Julie College of Arts and Sciences as part of Stevenson included fireworks and former NFL stars, won its first home University. game in exciting double-overtime play against Christopher Newport University. In addition to football, the stadium Stevenson University hosts men's and women's soccer and lacrosse games. In March 2009, President Manning approved the University Fall 2011 continued Stevenson's momentum of change and Restructuring Plan adopted by the Faculty Council. The plan growth. Stevenson launched the SU Now Portal to link created four schools within the Villa Julie College of Arts faculty, staff, and students with campus news, events, and and Sciences: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences; information. The portal includes Wild Stang Radio, the the School of Design; the School of Education; and the campus's online digital radio station which hosts music, School of the Sciences. The Brown School of Business and campus-focused news broadcasts, and student-produced Leadership and the School of Graduate and Professional programs. The University was named one of only 46 "Up- Studies remain as originally configured. and-Comer" universities in the nation in the 2012 edition Exciting developments for Stevenson were in the works of the U. S. News & World Report college rankings. during the summer and fall of 2009. In June, the University Stevenson also introduced a new fashion design program in announced the addition of football to its roster of 19 its School of Design. In November 2011, the University Division III men's and women's sports. In August, Stevenson concluded the purchase of the Owings Mills site of Shire was ranked as one of just 77 "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" Pharmaceuticals. The 28-acre site—which includes two nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The University buildings totaling 168,000 square feet and a 400-space closed the year with the completion of its historic five-year parking lot—is now the Owings Mills North campus that fundraising campaign—the largest in the 63-year history of houses the School of Design and will ultimately house the the institution. Inspiring Students, Building Careers: The School of the Sciences. Campaign for Stevenson University raised more than $20.4 In February 2012, the School of Graduate and Professional million in support of the Brown School of Business and Studies marked a major milestone in its growth, surpassing Leadership, scholarship endowments, and special programs. the 1,000 mark for its number of enrolled students. The The start of 2010 saw the opening of the new entrance to school also received approval from MHEC to add two new the Owings Mills campus and the introduction of a new master's programs, cyber forensics and healthcare bachelor's program in fashion merchandising and a management, both focused on areas of workforce growth. master's in nursing education and leadership. In addition, During the spring semester, the SU Now Portal focused on Stevenson was named to the President’s Higher Education expanding its content by adding a new student and faculty- Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal directed sitcom called "The University" to its featured video recognition a college or university can receive for its content. In April 2012, the School of Humanities and Social commitment to volunteering, service learning, and civic Sciences brought the prestigious International Drama engagement. In June 2010, the University also received a Conference to Baltimore. Also in April, the University’s $100,000 Wal-Mart Foundation College Success grant to Archives established the Maryland Bible Society Collection assist first generation college students with the transition to at Stevenson to house and make available for scholarly university life. In August, a new, updated Mustang logo was research the society’s historic 400-year-old first edition of unveiled for Stevenson athletics. the King James Bible, as well as numerous other books and In fall 2010, Stevenson welcomed the largest freshman class documents. in its history and opened a labyrinth and meditation center August 19, 2012 saw the return of NFL football to the on its Greenspring campus. A new 35,000-square-foot Owings Mills campus when Stevenson hosted at Mustang gymnasium opened to complement the Owings Mills Stadium the Baltimore Ravens’ third open public practice of campus sports complex. Also in fall 2010, the football team their 2012 training camp. Nearly 3,000 fans came to the held its first developmental practice season in preparation site which had served as the team’s first training facility. for fall 2011 intercollegiate competition. The University also The fall 2012 semester began with Stevenson again announced that it was adding women's ice hockey to its recognized as one of America’s "Up and Comers"—one of selection of athletics programs and reinstating its track and only 49 colleges and universities nationwide and just 19 field program for men and women. regional universities given this designation—in U.S. News & In February 2011, President Manning was appointed to the World Report’s 2013 college rankings. Stevenson was Board of Directors of the National Association of ranked No. 3 among the "Up-and-Comer" Regional Independent Colleges and Universities and in March was Universities-North. In October, the University opened the named an "Influential Marylander" for 2011 by The seventh season of the Baltimore Speakers Series with Maryland Daily Record newspaper. In April, the University 12| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog President Bill Clinton and a sell-out crowd at the Meyerhoff. In August 2014, Stevenson debuted its "Introduction to Fall also saw the launch of the women's ice hockey team. Career Architecture" MOOC intended for school counselors In November, Stevenson’s annual Career Architecture ™ and career professionals. LEGO Challenge for first-year students was highlighted by Stevenson created its athletics Hall of Fame—situated in the the unveiling of a LEGO sculpture titled "Career Owings Mills Gym and admitted its first class of honorees in Architecture" by internationally-renowned brick artist October 2014. In 2015, the Hall of Fame was named in Nathan Sawaya. The LEGO Challenge was also featured in a honor of Dick Watts, the University’s former Director of 30-minute documentary called "Brick by Brick: Stevenson Physical Education. In November 2014, Stevenson football University’s Career Architecture ™ LEGO Challenge." capped off its first winning season by defeating Bethany Produced by Stevenson’s in-house video team, the College in the University’s first bowl game. documentary debuted to the public via WBAL TV in January In May 2015, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh 2013. delivered the keynote address at Stevenson’s 62nd In late November 2012, Stevenson announced the hiring of Commencement Ceremonies. Frederick H. Bealefeld, former Baltimore City Police In June 2015, President Manning announced the founding Commissioner, to serve as Distinguished Professional in of the School of Health Professions, housing the Criminal Justice and Instructor in Stevenson’s Criminal Department of Nursing and the Medical Laboratory Science Justice program. In December, the Greenspring Valley Program, bringing Stevenson's number of Schools to seven. Orchestra, conducted by Stevenson music professor Robert Suggs, celebrated its 10th Anniversary Concert. In March 2016, President Emeritus Manning announced his plan to retire after 16 years of leading the University, and In March 2013, the School of the Sciences hosted the that summer the Board of Trustees began a nationwide inaugural Dell Lecture in honor of Stevenson trustee Samuel search for his successor. In August, the University dedicated M. Dell III and his wife Geraldine. The lecture coincided with the new 200,000-square-foot academic building at Owings the awarding of the first Dell Scholarship for outstanding Mills North in his honor, calling it the Kevin J. Manning Stevenson seniors studying biology, chemistry, and Academic Center (MAC). Stevenson also received naming mathematics. In April, the University announced the gifts for two of its Schools in the MAC: the Sandra R. expansion of its degree offerings with the addition of Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions and the Bachelor of Science programs in biochemistry and Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences. environmental science and a Master of Arts in teaching in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, a STEM-focused In November 2016, President Manning retired and the degree with secondary education certification. Later in April, Board named Claire E. Moore, alumna and Vice President of the Maryland Career Development Association (MCDA) Student Affairs, the Interim President of the University. awarded Stevenson the MCDA Organizational Career In January 2017, Stevenson opened its new Center for Planning Award, recognizing the University’s excellence in Student Success in Garrison Hall South on the Owings Mills career development. In May 2013, Baltimore-born actor and Campus. The center serves as a one-stop location for Hollywood director Jason Winer, best known for his work various student resources and academic support services, on ABC’s "Modern Family" gave the keynote address at including the Office of Student Success, the John L. Stasiak Stevenson’s 60th Commencement ceremonies. Academic Link, and the Experiential Learning Center. In September 2013, Stevenson’s School of Graduate and In March 2017, the Board concluded its presidential search Professional Studies offered its first MOOC, a free, massive and unanimously named Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., President of open online course focusing on a Survey of Forensics. More San Diego State University (SDSU), the new President of than 700 students registered for the course. Later in the Stevenson to start in July 2017. Prior to Dr. Hirshman’s month, Wild Stang Radio, Stevenson’s digital online radio appointment at SDSU, he served as Provost and Senior Vice station, re-launched out of a new studio in Rockland President for Academic Affairs at the University of Center. Maryland, Baltimore County. Throughout the fall of 2013, Stevenson celebrated "The In April 2017, the University unveiled Dr. Manning’s Year of Italian Culture in the U.S." with record crowds Presidential Portrait in the MAC and dedicated the Sara G. attending a variety of arts and cultural events, including a Manning Greenhouse and the new Dell Family Pathway with photo exhibition by photographer Harry Connolly focusing bridge connecting Owings Mills with Owings Mills North. on Baltimore’s Little Italy. In 2017, Stevenson celebrated the 70th anniversary of its Stevenson kicked off 2014 by unveiling a redesigned founding as Villa Julie College in 1947. Since its beginning, website featuring responsive design technology aimed at the University has remained a dynamic institution focused reaching prospective students on mobile devices and on developing programs and extracurricular experiences tablets. Later in January, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak— that allow students to acquire the knowledge, professional in town for the Baltimore Speaker Series—addressed a skills, and personal character traits that empower them to packed crowd of more than 300 middle school, high school, pursue and achieve their life and career goals. and Stevenson students at the Greenspring Campus. To In fall of 2017, the School of Graduate and Professional close out a busy month, Stevenson’s men’s lacrosse team Studies' name was changed to Stevenson University Online. was honored on the floor of the Maryland State House for winning the 2013 Division III National Championship.

In April 2014, Stevenson unveiled a 12-foot-tall, bronze mustang statue, "Victory," outside of Mustang Stadium. Created by nationally renowned wildlife sculptor Bart Walter, the statue represents the strength and unity of the entire Stevenson community and the spirit that drives everything from its growth to its championship athletic teams. In May, ABC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Byron Pitts delivered the Keynote Address at Stevenson’s 61st Commencement ceremonies. The Stevenson Approach| 13

Accreditations Institutional Accreditation and Authorization • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267- 284-5000. • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- 3301. Programmatic Accreditation and Approvals • American Bar Association (ABA), Standing Committee on Paralegals, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 312- 988-6102, (Legal Studies Program). • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 1 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036- 1120, 202-887-6791, (Nursing Programs). • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education - NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, 202- 223-0077, (Teacher Education Programs). • Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254, 410-585-1900, (Nursing Programs). • Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- 3301, (All Programs). • Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767- 0600, (Teacher Education Programs). • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773-714-8880, (Medical Laboratory Science Program). • Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE), 3337 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314, 571- 257-3959, (Human Services Program). • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1313 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005, 202-232-8777, (Early Childhood Education Program). • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), 3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130, Boulder, Colorado 80301, 303-848-3275, (Distance Education Programs). • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency (VA-SAA), Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767-3300, (All Programs). 14| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Life at Stevenson

and compliance information for transfers and first-year Student Life student athletes there as well. Club Sports Athletics at SU Students who wish to keep competing in college but are Caves Sports and Wellness Center, Owings Mills not taking part in one of the University's NCAA teams, a Gymnasium, Mustang Stadium, and Fitness club sports team could be an excellent choice. All club Facilities teams have a coach, have multiple structured practices each Stevenson's athletic facilities are among the best in Division week, and compete against other colleges and universities III. To accommodate its growth and expansion, the on the weekends. Club sports are open to all Stevenson University opened its Owings Mills campus in 2004. Two full-time undergraduate and graduate students. years later, it acquired the former headquarters and practice Current club sports include baseball, men's basketball, facility for both the NFL's former Baltimore Colts and two- women's basketball, cheerleading, dance team, esports, field time Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. hockey, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, softball, and The Caves Athletics Complex, a 60,000 square foot modern women's volleyball. Students who are interested in joining facility, is located on the Owings Mills campus and serves any of these teams, or learning how to start a team, should the needs of more than 800 NCAA, club, and intramural contact Matt Grimm (Director, Campus Recreation) by e- student athletes as well as the general student body. On- mail at [email protected] or phone at 443-352-4280. campus facilities include the Caves Sports and Wellness Intramurals Center, Owings Mills Gymnasium, and Mustang Stadium. The Intramural Sports program is part of the National The first floor of the Caves Sports and Wellness Center Intramural Sports and Recreation Association. It provides features a fully-equipped fitness center, racquetball court, both competitive and non-competitive leagues and athletic offices, and athletic training room and team rooms. tournaments. The program is open to all students, faculty, The second floor is dedicated to classrooms, a commuter and staff at Stevenson. All sports offer three divisions: student lounge, and a student computer lab as well as Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Rec, and all skill levels are faculty and staff offices. It also houses the Caves Wellness welcome. Center. The Owings Mills Gymnasium is located adjacent to Games are typically in the evenings after classes, and the Caves Sports and Wellness Center on the Owings Mills schedules are made based on facility and team availability. campus. Designed to host NCAA Division III playoffs, the Most games are scheduled on campus and are officiated by gym is 15,000 square feet, has a hardwood floor, and seats Stevenson students. approximately 1,500 spectators. Some of the popular sports include flag football, basketball, There are three fitness centers available for student use, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, floor hockey, and including two on the Owings Mills campus. The first is volleyball. For more information on which sports are being located in the Caves Sports and Wellness Center and the offered or how to register, please contact Craig Leduc second is on the third floor of Mustang Stadium. The third (Assistant Director, Campus Recreation) by email at fitness center is located on the Greenspring campus on the [email protected] or by phone at 443-352-4309. bottom floor of the Manuszak Center. To access each fitness center, students must have their SU One card. Clubs and Organizations Intercollegiate Athletics Clubs are established in response to student interests and Stevenson University participates in NCAA Division III as a requests. The following organizations are recognized by the member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences with the Student Government Association. exception of men's and women's ice hockey, which Academic & Pre-Professional compete concurrently in the MAC and the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), and women's beach volleyball, 47 House: In order to prepare students for the work force, which competes as an independent. Men's volleyball '47 House aims to give members hands-on experience in competes in the Continental Volleyball Conference, while the fields of marketing, advertising, and public relations. men's ice hockey competes in the Eastern College Athletic [email protected] Conference (ECAC), women's ice hockey compete in the Accounting Association: The Accounting Association Colonial Hockey Conference, and women's beach volleyball provides accounting students with the opportunity to compete as an independent. The Mustangs are also interact with fellow accounting students and professional affiliated with the ECAC for all sports, which provides for accountants. This club provides advice to students seeking additional post season opportunities besides the NCAA employment and helps integrate university coursework and championships. on-the-job experience. Each semester members are Those interested in participating on one of Stevenson's 27 encouraged to participate in professional, community intercollegiate athletic teams should contact the head coach service, fundraising, and recreational activities. of that sport using the staff directory under "Inside [email protected]. Athletics" on GoMustangSports.com. There is also Professional Association for Design, (AIGA): AIGA is a information on the paperwork required by athletic training national professional association for designers. The Stevenson University AIGA Student Group, associated with Life at Stevenson| 15 the AIGA Baltimore Chapter, provides opportunities for members with professional development resources and serious art and design students to meet other students in opportunities related to finance. FMA will also enhance the the major, network with design professionals, and learn quality and relevance of education in finance and provide more about design technologies through club-sponsored opportunities for professional interaction. workshops. Major activities include Adobe Crash Course [email protected] Workshop, trips off-campus to professional design events Forensic Science Club: The Forensic Science Club strives to and service projects, portfolio peer reviews, and more. provide unity within the forensic science program at [email protected] Stevenson by giving both graduate and undergraduate Alpha Phi Sigma: The Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal justice students in the program, as well as the faculty members, a honor society that provides students with the opportunities chance to interact and participate in various campus events to experience an international network of criminal justice as a group. The club also fund raises to host networking employees and students. This organization is a certified sessions with various external forensic science member of The Association of College Honor Societies and organizations. [email protected] affiliated with The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Human Services Club: The Human Services Club parallels [email protected] strongly with the major. It sponsors charitable, educational, American Chemical Society (ACS): The American Chemical and social activities. Students conduct service projects that Society helps its member’s network, explore chemistry benefit needy families, such as donating Christmas gifts to career options, and learn about science by participating in needy children through the Giving Tree Project. The club local and national American Chemical Society events. The members will also be able to hear from speakers, such as society organizes chapter events, including research admissions officers from graduate programs in counseling seminars, social events, community service, and more. and social work, and representatives from non-profit [email protected] organizations like Catholic Charities. Social gatherings American Marketing Association (AMA): The American include parties as well as recreational field trips. Marketing Association is a professional association for [email protected] individuals and organizations leading the practice and Legal Society: The Legal Society Club goals are to provide development of marketing knowledge worldwide. The and encourage an environment that accommodates: principle role is to serve as a forum for like-minded learning, using, and applying the law in our country. This is individuals and foster knowledge sharing, provide resources, achieved through various activities like Law and tools, training, and best marketing practices and thought Constitutional day, trips to the center of government both leadership around the globe. [email protected] state or federal, provide comprehensive mentoring and American Medical Student Association (AMSA): The goal advice with classes, and facilitate networking between of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is to professionals and students through speaker serious and provide fellowship and support for those who want to various activities conducted throughout the year. pursue a career in all aspects of the medical field. AMSA [email protected] will provide volunteer opportunities, MCAT prep, shadowing National Broadcasting Society/ Film Moving Image Club opportunities and medical school prep workshops. (NBS/ FMI): NBS/ FMI is a student ran organization with [email protected] the goals to promote The National Broadcasting Society Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA): The Criminal and the Film and Moving Image program while exercising Justice Student Association is an organization formed for creative film making talents of the student of Stevenson students planning to work with the law, corrections, or University. [email protected] courts. The group hosts events, study time, public speakers, Medical Laboratory Students Association: The purpose of and small group discussions focused on criminal justice as a this organization is to make a positive impact in the health major and as a career. [email protected] care sector and the community by advancing and English Club: The English Club is for anyone with an advocating the laboratory profession, to ensure medical interest in reading, writing, and literature. The club holds organizations can continue to bring quality healthcare to book discussions, attends plays, watches literary films, all. [email protected] organizes parties and other social events such as an annual National Student Nurses Association (NSNA): The Halloween Party, provides career information for the English Stevenson University chapter of the NSNA is a professional field, and collaborates on poetry and fiction readings with club that focuses on issues of interest to students preparing Spectrum and Proseworks, and so much more. The goal is to join the nursing profession. As members of this national for people who share a common passion for English to organization, students have the opportunity to network with come together and have fun. [email protected] nursing professionals, meet and plan activities with students Fashion Apparel & Design (F.A.D.): The Fashion Club is a from area chapters in Maryland, and enjoy the support and student organization that provides Stevenson University camaraderie of other students in the nursing field. NSNA students with opportunities to be involved in fashion-driven members are involved in education and service activities and fashion-related activities. The club appeals to students locally. Activities include co-sponsorship of a day-long at Stevenson University studying in various areas such as professional conference, social events, and a blood drive. fashion merchandising, fashion design, business, business The NSNA is also involved in a variety of fundraising communication, photography, and art. The activities in the projects to support the many activities they participate in Fashion Club will expand students’ knowledge by helping during the year. [email protected] students understand the fashion retail business through Phi Beta Lambda (PBL): A national business society that activities, workshops, field trips, charities and events. serves as the collegiate level of Future Business Leaders of [email protected] America, Phi Beta Lambda strives to instill the values and Financial Management Association (FMA): The FMA will ethics required for responsible business practice. promote the knowledge of finance, including financial [email protected] literacy, and elevate the understanding of the relationship Psychology Club: The Psychology Club gathers to discuss between finance and business among peers, and provide issues related to the field of psychology, such as applying 16| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog to graduate school, research possibilities, and careers in an integral part of the campus community. psychology. The club co-sponsors health awareness events, [email protected] coordinates volunteer activities in the community, and hosts Mustang Activities and Programming Board (MAP): social activities to increase camaraderie. Mustang Activities and Programming is a branch of Student [email protected] Activities that provides every Stevenson University student Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT): The purpose of Teachers of with an exciting, enriching, and unforgettable college Tomorrow is to promote the inherent rights, education, and experience. A diverse selection of high-quality campus well-being of all children, in home, school, and community; activities that are low-or-no-cost are offered to students. to work for desirable conditions, programs, and practices MAP aims to serve the SU community by being reliable, for children from infancy through early adolescence; to friendly, and responsive to feedback. All students are raise the standard of preparation for all those actively welcome to join MAP. [email protected] involved with the care and development of children; and to encourage continuous professional growth of educators. Environment Membership in the Stevenson branch is open to any person Environmental Club: The Environmental Club promotes affiliated with Stevenson University whose interests are in waste reduction and awareness of environmental issues at harmony with the purposes of TOT. [email protected] Stevenson and beyond. All students are invited to become members. Students in science-related programs are Cultural especially encouraged to participate. African Student Union (ASU): African Student Union is a [email protected] club that aims to create a community and atmosphere for Wilderness and Ecology Club: The Wilderness and Ecology the members to build, learn more about, and share African Club provide students with opportunities to participate in culture. Open to all Stevenson University students, ASU is a outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. In addition, great place to build friendships, speak freely, and make students also help preserve and restore both the local and history. [email protected] global environments. [email protected] Asian Culture Club: The Asian Culture Club represents students who express interest in Asian cultures, as well as Faith Based those who have Asian origins. Social and educational values Bethel Campus Fellowship (BCF): The purpose of Bethel will be applied to meetings as well as celebrating cultural Campus Fellowship is to lead students to Christ and events hosted by the club. [email protected] prepare them to become reliable men and women that God Black Student Union (BSU): The Black Student Union can entrust with His word for the next generation. BCF promotes racial and ethnic understanding on campus and helps surround students with a community of inter- fosters cultural awareness among the University community denominational believers that will help them in their through informal discussions, panel presentations, guest Christian journey. [email protected] speakers, and community service projects. The BSU also Catholic Campus Ministries (CCM): Catholic Campus hosts one of the most popular traditions on campus, the Ministries offers Catholic students opportunities to gather BSU Fashion Show, every spring. The club is open to all together for spiritual, social, and service events. Students of students. [email protected] any tradition are always welcome. Communion services are International Student Association (ISA): The International offered every week on campus, and this group offers Club promotes awareness and embraces and supports students an opportunity to go off campus to services on diverse cultures and religions through a variety of Sundays. [email protected] educational and social programs including, but not limited CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ): CRU is a non- to, speakers, films, cultural fairs, and dinners. The club is denominational Christian fellowship group. The ministries in open to all students, faculty, and staff. [email protected] which students participate include weekly meetings with Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS): OLAS music, Bible study, and fellowship. The club also sponsors was created to serve as a support group for Latin American outreach and service projects. [email protected] students where they can embrace and celebrate their Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Fellowship of culture. The mission of the group is also to educate and Christian Athletes is here to leave their footprint at inform the Stevenson community about the Latin American Stevenson University, and create an open space for student culture through educational and social programs as well as athletes to share. [email protected] to make contributions to the greater Latin American Jewish Student Association (JSA): The Jewish Student community throughout the Baltimore area through Association (JSA) is an association to bring cultural partnerships with organizations. [email protected] awareness and address issues that affect the Jewish The Q Group: The purpose of the Q Group is to promote community. It will instil Jewish pride and a sense of identity acceptance and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, for Jewish students while sharing Jewish traditions. transgender, queer, ally, and other students on the campus. [email protected] The group plans to educate students about the GLBTQA Muslim Student Association (MSA): The Muslim Student community and encourage a sex-positive environment on Association seeks to promote tolerance and respect the SU campus. The group offers events and activities towards the religion of Islam. The association also want to embracing the GLBTQA students on campus. introduce the community and familiarize them with the [email protected] Islamic culture and thought by sharing the spirit of Islam Programming with Muslims and non-Muslims. [email protected] Commuter Student Association (CSA): The Commuter Mustangs for Christ: A group of active followers of Jesus Student Association represents the interests and needs of Christ, charged to make genuine relationships with each the commuting students attending Stevenson University. other, so that group member may educate others and grow Through programming events and activities, representing together, while learning the teachings of Christ in order to commuters and in their dealings with the University, it is serve the SU campus and community wherever God leads. the hope of CSA to help the commuting student become [email protected] Life at Stevenson| 17 Governance R.I.S.E. Club: This is an all-inclusive group which aims to Residence Hall Association (RHA): The purpose of RHA is bring awareness to disenfranchisement and related to provide and create a constructive and rewarding women’s issues. The group aims to create an open space to educational/social environment for the residents. RHA will share and support but also challenge new and old ideas in thrive to accomplish this purpose by coordinating, attempts to bring about social change. supporting, and initiating individual hall councils and [email protected] collective efforts in the area of instilling integrity, achieving Sigma Alpha Pi (SAP): The Society of Leadership and excellence, fostering learning, and promoting a sense of Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, is dedicated to creating lasting community. [email protected] positive changes in people's lives. The society is an Student Government Association (SGA): The mission of organization that helps people discover and achieve their the Student Government Association, or SGA, is to improve goals. Membership in the society offers life-changing the quality of student’s academic, professional, social, and lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a personal development while at Stevenson University; to community where like-minded success-oriented individuals serve as the democratic voice on campus and as a liaison come together and help one another succeed. The society between the student body and the faculty, staff, and also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater administration; to advocate the incorporation of student community by encouraging and organizing action to better views and opinions in the formulation of policies and the world. [email protected] procedures governing Stevenson University; and to provide WORTH (Women of Resilience, Tenacity, and Humility): a forum for the exchange and development of ideas in WORTH will engage in meetings, activities, and events while various areas of student concerns. [email protected] unlocking their leadership potential. WORTH will connect young women of different cultural backgrounds across Greek campus to inspire one another through mental, physical, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA): AKA is and emotional support. This group focuses on building a an international service organization that was founded on sisterhood and creating a sociable environment for all the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in women. [email protected] 1908. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American, college-educated women. Recreational Stevenson University’s undergraduate chapter of AKA, Tau Dodgeball Club: The Dodgeball Club provides students Theta, was chartered on April 3, 2011. Its members are with the opportunity to experience fun through the game distinguished young women who boast excellent academic of dodgeball and to teach the community sportsmanship records, proven leadership skills, and are involved in the while creating positive dodgeball awareness. community through advocacy and service. [email protected] [email protected] Service Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority: Stevenson's chapter of this national and international sorority endeavors to promote Mission: I'm Home (MIH): Mission: I'm Home is an friendships and cooperation among college women of all organization focused on rehabilitating damaged or races and creeds, to provide service, to raise the standard destroyed houses enabling displaced families to return of university ideals, and to promote philanthropic efforts. home. MIH organizes annual alternative spring break trips Members sponsor social events and fundraisers and to New Orleans, Louisiana, where members partner with the participate in activities with other area chapters. St. Bernard Project and Habitat for Humanity in an effort to [email protected] restore residential areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. [email protected] Health & Wellness Student United Way: Student United Way at Stevenson Active Minds: Active Minds is an organization that utilizes University is a team of hardworking, dedicated students, peer outreach to increase awareness of mental illnesses to who are committed to service to the community and all members of the Stevenson community. The organization exploring social issues. The principal goals are to have fun sponsors educational and service events that provide a while building a strong camaraderie among members; to helping hand and a safe environment and are open to all create an environment where students will use critical participants. The organization also encourages students to thinking and leadership skills; and to enhance the members’ seek help as soon as it is needed and to meet with lives within the community. Student United Way at counselors in the Wellness Center at Stevenson University. Stevenson University meets about 10-15 times a semester, [email protected] mainly on the weekends, but periodically throughout the It’s On Us SU: The It’s On Us Stevenson University's mission week. Throughout the semester members complete over 40 is to educate and raise awareness to the campus hours of community service. [email protected] community about sexual assault and violence by Stevenson Enactus: Enactus simply put is a social encouraging students to recognize non-consensual sex, entrepreneurship club. Its mission is to connect students distinguish situations in which sexual assault can occur, and and business leaders to empower and transform the world be a bystander who intervenes in situations where consent around them through real, sustainable business projects. was not given. [email protected] [email protected] Leadership Special Interest Mile Initiative of Leadership and Excellence (M.I.L.E.): All Natural Glee Club: All Natural Glee Club’s purpose is to Male Initiative of Leadership and Excellence, or M.I.L.E., is an sing and entertain the community with popular, emerging leaders organization that prepares young males contemporary music. The club gives the opportunity for for life after college. The organization focuses on career students to express themselves artistically and musically. It preparation, excellence in academics, building a strong enhances and perfects many skills such as vocal technique brotherhood, and promoting a positive male image. and preforming skills. Students gain not just musical talent [email protected] but personal expression and confidence. The club bonds 18| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog over music, and a family is quickly formed. options. These service-learning opportunities allow students [email protected] to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom Anime Club: The Anime Club promotes involvement with in an authentic way to meet genuine community needs. other students in the Stevenson community who are also These classes integrate meaningful service with academic interested in anime and the Japanese culture. The club will instruction and reflection while providing students with the also promote skills such as graphic design, technological resources to be civically, socially, and culturally engaged. skills, and artistic skills as it relates to Japanese culture. Cultural Activities [email protected] While the Baltimore area has a wide variety of cultural Best Buddies: Best Buddies strives to enhance the lives of attractions, Stevenson University offers its own array of people with intellectual disabilities by providing events. Through professional artist exhibitions, student- opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated driven plays, and nationally renowned musical employment. Membership is open to all students. performances, students are able to gain a greater [email protected] appreciation for the arts without ever having to leave People for Animal Wellness Society (PAWS): The mission campus. of PAWS is to educate Stevenson University students, Each year, the University hosts a series of art exhibitions faculty, and staff about the ethical treatment of animals and highlighting a diverse range of media and styles in the responsible pet ownership through various educational Greenspring Art Gallery, School of Design Gallery, and St. workshops, community service, and social events. The club Paul Companies Pavilion. The museum-quality exhibition works closely with the Maryland SPCA as well as many spaces provide a significant venue for artists and collectors other organizations. [email protected] in the region and give students, artists, and the community Relay for Life: Relay for Life offers everyone an opportunity a chance to see established and emerging talents, learn to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams camp out through gallery talks and lectures, and celebrate at music- and take turns walking around a track, fundraising money filled receptions. Student work in-progress fills the School for the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society. of Design hallways. The academic year culminates in a American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a graduating senior exhibition. nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and The 326-seat proscenium main stage in the Inscape Theatre staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and hosts a pair of stage productions annually, presented by supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in Stevenson’s Theatre and Media Performance Department. college communities such as Relay for Life. Plays, including student-directed works, are also staged in [email protected] the more intimate, 60-seat studio theatre. All students are Stevenson University Sovereign Stangs (Step Team): The invited to audition for roles or to serve as crew for purpose of this organization is to bring together students productions. who have a common interest in the art of step. These Students interested in film and video also have the students practice sets of step routine which they perform at opportunity to perform in student-produced projects and university and community events. Group leaders’ work work alongside professional filmmakers on the faculty. together to create step routines and collaborate with other Recently, Stevenson students have served as cast and crew group leaders on performances at their events. for several productions in the Baltimore area, such as HBO’s [email protected] "VEEP" and Netflix’s "House of Cards." The School of Design Video Games Club: The mission of the Video Game Club is also sponsors periodic screenings of works by Stevenson’s to provide a judgment free zone where students can Film and Moving Image majors. discuss, play, and learn about video games. The club also While the University does not offer a formal music major, seeks to combat negative stereotypes of gaming as well as the Cultural Arts Program and the Music Department have inform students about the impacts of gaming on society. joined together to bring several significant music events to [email protected] the campus. Formed in 2002, The Greenspring Valley Community Outreach and Service Orchestra calls the Inscape Theatre home. Musicians in the orchestra from Stevenson and the surrounding community Educational Services to the Community present several concerts each year under the direction of Stevenson University regularly sponsors a variety of Conductor Robert Suggs, D.M.A. Additionally, students and educational services open to the public. In general these faculty with musical interests can participate in the services include career workshops, SU speakers who appear University’s jazz band, marching band, concert band, and at various high schools to advise on career choices, and chorus. These groups present a variety of music at several seminars to acquaint students and parents with financial aid performances both on and off campus throughout the year. requirements. Finally, outstanding speakers from a variety of fields visit Community Service Opportunities for Students the campus every year to share their expertise and experience. The topics are keyed to the interests and issues The University encourages and supports community service. of today. Through organizations such as the Stevenson Student United Way, students can serve the community in many Student Publications ways. The University supports students who aim to develop The Villager, the student newspaper, is published online an awareness of social issues and have a desire to regularly during the school year. Its staff consists of contribute to their solution rather than their perpetuation. journalism students and other contributors from the Many of the mentioned clubs and organizations include university community. Its purpose is to report University service as an integral part of their mission and offer news, to represent as many diverse views as possible, and numerous service opportunities for the community. to act as a channel of information. The Villager provides Formal service-learning opportunities have been developed a laboratory environment in which those interested in within the curriculum of the University and are incorporated journalism can gain skills in writing, editing, design, and into classes that are labeled service-learning or one-credit layout. Life at Stevenson| 19 THIS: A Literary and Media Journal is a digital arts and $18,000 per year, a book allowance (currently $600/year), culture magazine showcasing the fiction, creative nonfiction, and a monthly allowance from $300 to $500, depending on poetry, photography, visual art, video, audio, and creative the student's AFROTC year. commentary of the Stevenson University community. Edited and produced by the SU English department, THIS invites submissions of traditional works of literature and art Campus Resources and Services alongside experimental cross-genre and mixed media work Campus Technology that plays across the boundaries of text, image, and sound. THIS is the future. Stevenson University is committed to providing all active students, faculty, and staff with secure and reliable Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) computer technology and network infrastructure. The Office Programs at Johns Hopkins University and of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for many of the University of Maryland the technologies used throughout all campus locations. This includes the computer labs, classrooms, residence halls, Stevenson University offers the Army Reserve Officers' faculty and staff offices, administrative processes, and Training Corps (ROTC) in conjunction with Johns Hopkins network operations. University's Blue Jay Battalion. The JHU Army Reserve OIT operates two data centers, one on each campus, to Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) was among the first to be achieve a high level of availability and performance. Both established by Congress in 1916 and is routinely ranked at campuses have hard-wired and wireless networks with the top of the nation’s 273 programs. More than 3,000 many classrooms and residence halls connected at gigabit students have received Army officer commissions through speeds. Our dedicated digital high speed connection to the the program, with over 40 attaining the rank of general Internet is rated at 2000 Mbps and provides fast and officer. Students can enter the program with as little as two reliable access shared among the Stevenson community. years remaining as an undergraduate or may complete the requirements while pursuing a graduate degree. Upon Among the 15 dedicated computer labs on campus are graduation, students are commissioned as a second several labs that are open for general student use at almost lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Some are selected to attend a any time. These labs offer Mac and PC computers with the funded law school or several medical programs, while latest software needed for academic work. others serve in the active Army, the Army Reserve, or the Computer Logins Army National Guard. ROTC basic classes are open to all students. The Leadership and Management class specializes Each student, faculty, and staff member must have an in leader development and is an excellent course for individual computer login ID to use the computer students aspiring to become leaders on campus and equipment and network resources and must have read and beyond. Additional information on military science or ROTC electronically signed the Information Technology can be obtained by asking a current cadet, and by calling Acceptable Use Agreement before activating their login ID. 1-800-JHU-ROTC or 410-516-7474. You can also email The complete Acceptable Use Policy can be found on the or visit the JHU ROTC website at SU Portal. Students, faculty and staff should never share jhu.edu/rotc. their ID or password with anyone, not even the members of Tech Connection or OIT. All account holders will be held Stevenson University also offers the Air Force Reserve responsible for all activity conducted under their login. Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) in conjunction with the University of Maryland’s Det 330. AFROTC provides students Remote Connectivity the opportunity to earn a commission as a second Stevenson University offers the capability for students, lieutenant in the United States Air Force while completing faculty, and staff to connect to various services on the their undergraduate or graduate degree. It is highly University’s network from off-campus via the Web. SU recommended that students seeking a commission contact currently supports remote connectivity for Microsoft the AFROTC department for full program details before Windows 7, Window 8, Windows 10, and Mac OS X 10.9 or registering for classes. The email address is higher. Please contact Tech Connection at x3000 or 443- . Students may call (301) 314- 334-3000 for details. 3242, or visit the Det 330 website at afrotc.umd.edu. AFROTC is designed to be a 4-year experience, but the Technology Helpdesk schedule can be compressed (minimum of 3 years) for Tech Connection has support centers on the Greenspring qualified candidates. A full four-year program is composed campus in Dawson 302, on the Owings Mills campus in the of the two-year General Military Course (GMC) and the Brown School of Business and Leadership, Room 102A, and two-year Professional Officer Course (POC). GMC students on the Owings Mills North campus in the Kevin J. Manning receive an introduction to the Air Force and various career Academic Center, Room N159. Any technology-related fields and may have a chance to compete for scholarships. assistance can be acquired at these facilities by students, Non-scholarship GMC students incur no military service faculty, staff, and administrators or by calling 443-334-3000 obligation and may elect to discontinue the program at any or x3000 from on campus or toll free at 1-866-344-8190. time. Students wishing to continue in the POC must pass all Students may also contact Tech Connection by sending an cadet standards by their last semester in the GMC, email to [email protected], or by visiting the Tech successfully compete for acceptance into summer field Connection website at oit.stevensonuniversity.org. training course, and complete field training. POC students Technology assistance is available by phone during the concentrate on the development of leadership skills and the days and evenings when the University is open. Support is study of United States defense policy. Additionally, all POC available to all students, faculty, and staff needing help with students receive a monthly allowance of $450-$500. any University-owned technology. For troubleshooting or If the Air Force is offering scholarships, members of repairs to PCs not owned by Stevenson University, it is AFROTC in all degree programs are eligible to compete for highly recommended that all students and faculty maintain scholarships based on a competitive selection process. service plans through the manufacturer. The Tech Scholarship recipients receive money for tuition up to 20| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Connection staff can only provide limited support for these The mock trial courtroom features the latest courtroom types of issues. technology including plasma screens, electronic screens, For updates on all unplanned outages or service screen projectors, a SMART Board interactive whiteboard interruptions, please visit outage.stevenson.edu. fully integrated into the courtroom technology, touchscreen annotation functions, a portable Polycom HD video Additional guidance information is available at the OIT conferencing unit, video and audio digital recording using website, oit.stevensonuniversity.org and at the Tech the Mediasite hardware and software platform, fully Connection offices on both campuses. integrated presentation podium and fully integrated Usage of Campus Computers technology when using videotapes, DVDs, slides, electronic presentations, handouts, and live images. The mock trial All students, faculty and staff are required to follow the courtroom technologies help continue the long tradition of guidelines outlined in the Information Technology providing SU students with a leading edge in the Acceptable Use Agreement . The complete Acceptable Use workplace. Policy can be found on the SU Portal. Alumni Information Dining Services Stevenson University offers dining services at both the The Stevenson University Alumni Association is composed Greenspring and Owings Mills campuses, and dining of a strong and vibrant group of alumni constituents who options continue to expand at the Owings Mills North work to advance themselves and the institution by campus. Dining location hours are posted at each remaining engaged in the life of the University beyond respective dining location, on the dining website, and graduation. Alumni demonstrate their long-lasting Dining Services Facebook page. Students with a meal plan connection to Stevenson by participating in events on and can enjoy all of the dining locations using either their meal off campus, promoting and advocating for the University swipes or flex dollars. Flex dollars are also available to be within their personal and professional networks, and used at on-campus retail locations, on-campus sporting contributing to the financial security of their alma mater on event concessions, or at off-campus partner locations. various levels. The Alumni Association affords graduates of Dining and retail locations also accept cash, debit card, or Villa Julie College/Stevenson University the opportunity to credit card payments. connect with fellow alumni and utilize a multitude of resources available to them within the Stevenson Located on the Owings Mills campus are the Rockland community. Marketplace, Pandini’s, and two Jazzman’s Coffee Houses. All Stevenson graduates of the University’s undergraduate Rockland Marketplace is an innovative, all-you-care-to-eat or graduate degree programs automatically become dining location, located in the Rockland Center. There are members of the Alumni Association. There is no eight unique food stations, each offering new and exciting membership fee. Alumni enjoy benefits such as access to selections every day. For those on-the-go, Rockland the Office of Career Services, the libraries, and the fitness Marketplace offers To-Go: a free-to-students program centers, as well as discounts on food and Stevenson which provides a reusable food and/or drink container that merchandise. Alumni are often invited to cultivation or you can fill and take with you. stewardship events like the Baltimore Speakers Series, Pandini’s is an Italian-style eatery featuring hand-made cultural programs, and athletic games. The Alumni pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, along with a Pandini’s Association Board is moderated by the Alumni Relations original: the Labretti. This pizza-sandwich hybrid is a Office and consists of about thirty members who serve student favorite. three two-year terms. The Board is structured with five Jazzman's - a coffee house filled with great hand-crafted committees: Nominations and Awards, Engagement, Events, coffee drinks, bottled beverages, and delicious baked goods Executive, and Athletics. This Board helps develop and is located in both the School of Business and Leadership implement various alumni events and programs annually. (SoBL) as well as in the Ratcliffe Community Center on the Alumni are encouraged to connect with the Alumni Owings Mills campus. Students can also find “Simply To- Association online in order to stay informed about the Go” sandwiches and other snacks for those looking for a exciting programs and initiatives at Stevenson and in an quick meal. Ratcliffe Community Center’s Jazzman’s location effort to remain in touch with friends/classmates. is also home to “The Zone” – a student convenience store Additionally, alumni are encouraged to attend events, (C-Store), where snacks, personal items, and other items volunteer as panelists/speakers, mentor current students, can be purchased. initiate corporate connections and partnerships, and share On the Greenspring campus, students can find the their passion and support for their alma mater through “Mustang Corral” as well as SubConnection. The Mustang advocacy. Corral includes Mustang Grill, Sandella’s, and F.U.E.L. Francis X. Pugh Courtroom Mustang Grill offers great breakfast sandwiches, various grilled burgers and sandwiches, and french fries. Sandella’s In 2009, Stevenson University and the School of Graduate offers flatbread sandwiches, wraps, and personal pizzas. The and Professional Studies opened a state-of-the-art mock F.U.E.L. station (standing for Fresh, Unique, Ethnic, and trial courtroom on the Owings Mills campus. Housed within Local), offers new items to reflect dining trends and great the Brown School of Business and Leadership, the seasonal items. In the Mustang Corral, students can also courtroom is based on the high-tech courtroom at William find a salad bar and Simply To-Go sandwiches and salads & Mary Law School. The courtroom was designed for the for those who are not dining-in. SubConnection offers University's forensic studies and forensic science master's made-to-order submarine sandwiches. degree students as an important part of their capstone expert witness coursework. The undergraduate legal studies The off-campus partners include great options such as Pie program also uses the space, with Stevenson's students Five, Qdoba, Dunkin’ Donuts, and CVS. New partners are being the first undergraduates in the state to have a frequently added for students to enjoy using their Flex courtroom for their studies. Dollars. To see all of the off-campus partners and their locations, check out the dining website or the Facebook page. Life at Stevenson| 21 For additional information about Dining Services, please EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT check out the dining website, Stevenson.SodexoMyWay.com Career Fairs, Networking Events, and Information or call (443) 352-4010. Sessions Career Services Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of career related events where they can meet and network Career Services provides all students with a variety of with employers. Employer events are listed on Handshake career-focused programs, services, and resources to ensure and in the Career Services portal and webpage and include: student success during their college career and beyond. on-campus recruiting for internships and full-time jobs, Students are introduced to Career Services and the career seminars and workshops presented by business and distinctive Career ArchitectureSM model beginning in their community leaders, career fairs and industry networking first year at the University. events, business etiquette seminars, and many other CAREER COACHING AND COUNSELING programs. The Office of Career Services collaborates with Alumni Career Services Tools Relations, Residence Life, Student Groups, and Faculty to Career Services maintains a comprehensive career website support the career development and life experiences that through their portal page which hosts information on develop Stevenson University students into prepared and Career Pathways for majors at Stevenson University, job and skilled emerging professionals for the workplace. internship opportunities, on-campus recruiting, job success tips, résumé samples, interviewing resources, career Executive in Residence Program and Classroom assessments, a calendar of events, and many other tools Presentations related to Career Architecture.In addition, the Office of Students also have the opportunity to meet with executives Career Services maintains an online recruiting tool, called in various industries through the Executive in Residence Handshake, which includes part-time jobs, internships, and program. The executives are dedicated and highly skilled full-time job opportunities. Students upload their resumes professionals who volunteer their time to discuss various in Handshake, and they are then reviewed for quality career related issues with students. Topics range from control by professional staff members in Career Services. interviewing to managing expectations in the workforce. To assist with major and career exploration, the Office of They also provide meaningful advice on career pathways, as Career Services provides a diverse menu of career well as make connections to others in industry. assessments to meet student needs. Assessments that help Through partnerships with faculty, the Center also to identify strengths, interests, values, and personality coordinates introductions to faculty for industry include the MBTI, the Strong Interest Inventory, Card Sorts professionals to serve as subject matter experts in the (strengths, values), and the Holland. Online tools include classroom. FOCUS and Traitify. Career Services also embraces the Dependable Strengths Articulation Process, which identifies Library Services motivated strengths through narrative dialogue, providing a The Stevenson University Library staff is committed to framework for powerful branding to open up possibilities assisting SU students and faculty with their research, for meaningful careers. teaching, and learning needs. Individual Career Architecture Plan (ICAP) The library is available electronically through the library During their first year at Stevenson, new students meet with home page stevensonlibrary.org and at two convenient Industry Specialists who provide career coaching to begin campus locations, Greenspring and Owings Mills. Through the process of exploring their career options and such databases as JSTOR, ARTstor, Lexis-Nexis, Science developing a personalized plan to help them realize their Direct, ebrary, Films on Demand, and Business Source values, strengths, and interests. This powerful process will Complete, students enjoy access to more than 70,000 full- prepare students as competent and skilled professionals text magazines, journals, and newspapers, and over 200,000 ready for the competitive workplace, but also provides an eBooks as well as high-quality images and streaming video. opportunity to research a variety of careers within a All resources can be searched remotely. OneSearch on the multitude of industries in an ever-changing economic library home page makes it easy for researchers to find climate. books, articles, and other resources through a single search Counseling Appointments with Industry Specialists box. The Career Services staff works with all students at the The Greenspring Campus library holds the bulk of our print undergraduate and graduate level to develop the skills, and film collections. The Stevenson University Archives are experiences, and confidence needed for success. Students housed in the GS library as well as a Children’s Collection are strongly encouraged to meet with their Industry for Education students. Print resources at the Owings Mills Specialist each year to monitor progress toward goals and Library focus on the areas of study within the School of review the steps they have taken in their Career Business, including law, business, and information Architecture Plan Career coaching sessions include: deciding technology. There is a browsing collection at each location your major, career direction, researching careers and jobs, for leisure reading. mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews, internship Stevenson University researchers also have access to close and job search assistance, networking and career fair to one million volumes through the library’s membership in preparation, personal brand development, graduate and the Maryland Interlibrary Consortium (MIC), which includes professional school preparation. Appointments can be four area college and university libraries. Students can made over the phone or on Handshake. . Students can request books through the local catalog (SHARC) and the track their progress in the Career Architecture process items will be delivered to the Greenspring and Owings Mills through the Planning module of Handshake. campuses within 24-48 hours of request. Inter-library loan is Career Peer Advisors also available. Walk-in appointments with trained student Knowledgeable and friendly library staff members stand paraprofessionals, “The Career Peers,” are available ready to help Stevenson University students find reliable weekdays and select evenings for students to workshop resources appropriate for their assignments. Reference and their resume. research services are available in person, by phone, and 22| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog electronically via text, chat, and email. Through AskUsNow, a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended evening hours on Tuesdays Stevenson students have live chat access to a librarian 24 and Wednesdays until 7 p.m. during the spring and fall hours a day, seven days a week. semesters. Students also have a choice of study environments at both Student Health Services library locations, with wireless network access, individual study carrels, and listening/viewing rooms. They also have The Wellness Center offers limited primary care services by group study areas, computer lab/library instruction appointment with the University's physician or nurse classrooms, and quiet study areas. There are 56 public practitioners. A minimal fee will be charged to the student's computers at the Greenspring Campus Library and 32 at account for services and supplies; private health insurance is Owings Mills. Both locations feature Macs and PCs. not accepted for payment. Health Services has numerous Students can scan documents or print in color at each informational brochures and resources addressing health library location. issues and will offer assistance with community referrals. Health awareness and health promotion events are held During the regular semester, the Greenspring Campus frequently throughout the year. Activities include health library is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to education, screenings, and guest speakers. These events are 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, sponsored by the Wellness Center and Responsible 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The campus shuttle stops right in Education Awareness Leaders (R.E.A.L.), our peer education front of the library. The Owings Mills Library opens at noon group. The R.E.A.L. team also partners with various on Sunday, remaining open continuously until 8:00 p.m. on Stevenson University clubs, organizations, and departments. the following Friday, and during the day on Saturday. Close to the residence halls, the OM Library is a great place to Student Health Requirements study or do research. Visit the Stevenson University Library All full-time commuter and resident students are required website for the latest information regarding library hours to have the Stevenson University Student Health Profile and services: stevensonlibrary.org. completed by July 1 for fall entrance and January 20 for University Stores spring entrance. All full-time students are required to complete this profile online even if they are turning in Campus Store - Owings Mills other health related records to other departments. Please Located in the Boulevard Corporate Center adjacent to refer to those specific departments for any health Mustang Stadium in Owings Mills, the Campus Store has requirement questions, i.e. Athletics, Beverly K. Fine School available required and recommended books for courses of the Sciences, and Stevenson University Online. If a offered through Stevenson University Online and supplies student was previously a part-time student and is now for classroom use. A wide variety of other goods and taking 12 or more credits, a Student Health Profile must be services are for sale, including accessories, a large selection completed. Students do not need to resubmit the Student of Stevenson-imprinted clothing, gift items, and magazines. Health Profile every year. Students who have been away During the semester, the Campus Store’s hours of operation from Stevenson University for at least 2 years and are are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., reapplying for admission as a full-time student must Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 complete another Student Health Profile. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Additional hours are scheduled before the In addition, all students living in Stevenson University beginning of each semester. Students may also purchase residential housing are required to be immunized against merchandise and textbooks online at meningococcal disease (MCV4/Menveo/Menactra). Some store.stevenson.edu/suom/. Specific ISBNs for Stevenson students may require a booster dose of the meningitis University Online textbooks can be found on the Campus vaccine prior to moving into the Residence Halls. At this Store website. time, the meningitis B (Trumenba/Bexero) vaccination is NOT required for Stevenson students. Commuter students University Store - Greenspring who decide to become a resident are required to comply Located on the first floor in the Manuszak Center on the with additional immunization requirements as stated on the Greenspring campus, the Stevenson University Store has Student Health Profile. available required and recommended books for traditional Failure to submit a completed Student Health Profile will courses and supplies for classroom use. A wide variety of block a student from registering for future classes and/or other goods and services are for sale, including accessories, lead to removal from housing. a large selection of Stevenson-imprinted clothing, gift items, and magazines. During the semester, the University Counseling Services Store’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday From time to time, students are presented with concerns or from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 problems that require challenging decisions and effective p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Additional coping strategies. Talking with a professional counselor is hours are scheduled before the beginning of each an opportunity for students to explore issues that may be semester. Students may also purchase merchandise and interfering with their success and happiness in college. textbooks online at store.stevenson.edu/. Specific ISBNs Counseling is a confidential process designed to help numbers for textbooks can be found on the University students learn more about themselves, address their Store website. concerns and problems, and discover effective solutions. Some of the typical concerns students may have include The Wellness Center adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sexual assault, identity issues, and self-esteem. Counseling The Wellness Center includes both Student Health Services is confidential and provided free for all Stevenson University and Counseling Services. These services are located at the students. Owings Mills campus on the top level of the Caves Sports and Wellness Center. The Wellness Center staff can be reached at 443-352-4200 or fax 443-352-4201. The Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 Life at Stevenson| 23 Student Success Resources Stevenson University Online is dedicated to the academic achievement, support and engagement of all students. A wide variety of academic support services are provided to support the needs of adult students while balancing work, family, and education. Academic Support Services Provided: • Dedicated Student Success Coaches o Provide schedule planning and one-on-one advising from student’s initial course through graduation • Comprehensive Online New Student Orientation o Required online orientation course prepares students for their first academic course • Onsite Orientation to Student Success o Onsite orientation option allows students to network with current students, alumni, program administrators and faculty • Student Skills Workshops and Webinars o Writing, library research skills, time management, and support services workshops and webinars offered throughout the year • Smarthinking Online Tutoring o 24/7 access to e-tutors, writing center, and academic resources • Academic Link o Professional writing tutors offer onsite writing support • Library Resources o Online and onsite resources with accessible librarians • Career Services o Career Services Staff provide individual counseling and career planning services to students and alumni Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Stevenson University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. To establish eligibility for services, students must register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) and identify the specific accommodations they require. Eligibility for accommodations is determined on an individualized basis, based on the student’s documented need. Office of Disability Services (ODS) can be reached at 443-352-4920. For the complete policy on Students with Disabilities, see Volume V: Student Policies in the Stevenson University Policy Manual, located on the SU Portal and the University Website.

Student Grievance Procedure Complete information about student grievance policies and procedures can be found on the Stevenson University website.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Additional information about academic and student conduct policies can be found in the Stevenson Policy Manual, Volume V: Student Policies. 24| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Admissions

courses, please reference your community college's ATB General Admissions Policy page. • Personal statement. Admission to Stevenson is reserved for applicants who have Admission to the RN to BS option requires the following: demonstrated the ability to meet the demands of Stevenson University Online's level of instruction. Students • Current registered nurse's license in good standing. who enroll in course work at Stevenson University are • Completed application for Online Undergraduate classified as either degree students or non-degree students. Degree Admissions. A degree student has been accepted by the Admissions • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a four-point Office in pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree. A scale. bachelor's or master's degree-seeking student may enroll • Completion of ENG 151 and ENG 152 or equivalent. for course work for each consecutive semester as long as he or she remains in good academic standing at the • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary University. A program of 12 credits or more constitutes a institution previously attended. Students who have bachelor's degree full-time load; fewer than 12 credits completed post-secondary academic coursework outside constitutes a part-time load. A program of six credits of the United States must submit an official course-by- constitutes a master's degree full-time load. course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES). Non-degree students are those who are not currently seeking a degree from Stevenson University. Non-degree • Personal Statement. students are limited to part-time status and are not eligible Transfer of Undergraduate Credit for financial aid. While enrolled, non-degree students must meet the same academic standards for continued Students desiring to transfer from another college and be enrollment as degree students. admitted to an undergraduate degree program at Stevenson University must submit official transcripts of all previous college records. College-level coursework Admissions Procedures and Processes completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). An official WES Admission to Online Undergraduate transcript is required. Stevenson University will accept a Programs maximum of 70 undergradaute transfer credits from a Admission requirements for the online undergraduate regionally accredited community college and 90 degree programs in Business Administration, Business undergraduate credits from a regionally accredited four- Communication, Business Information Systems, Criminal year institution. A matriculated student must complete the Justice, Computer Information Systems, Interdisciplinary last 30 credits of their degree at Stevenson University. Studies, and Legal Studies consist of the following: The courses and credits completed with a grade of "C" or • Completed application for Online better at other regionally accredited institutions are Undergraduate Degree Admissions. generally transferable to Stevenson. The transferability of credits from an institution that is not accredited by a • Two years of professional work experience. regional accreditation agency may be considered upon • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary receipt of documentation that demonstrates equivalency institution previously attended. Students who have regarding course information and learning outcomes. It is completed post-secondary academic coursework outside the student’s responsibility to provide this documentation. of the United States must submit an official course-by- Please consult the Registrar's Office for documentation course transcript evaluation from World Education guidelines. Services (WES). All transferable courses must be comparable to courses • At least 15 transferable credits with a minimum offered at this University. Courses that do not transfer cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a four-point scale. include developmental/remedial, personal development, • Personal Statement. orientation courses and credit given for portfolio work. Admission to the Associate to Bachelor's (ATB) option in Some credit may be awarded for internships at the Nursing requires the following: discretion of the department chair upon submission of appropriate documentation. Regardless of the number of • Completed application for Online Undergraduate transfer credits accepted, students must still complete the Degree Admissions. academic program requirements as shown in the Stevenson • Acceptance into your community college's Nursing University Catalog and on the student's degree audit. program (selective process based on courses completed, Shortly following acceptance, evaluated transfer credit may GPA, and test scores). be viewed through WebXpress. Incoming transfer students • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your have access to their degree audit through WebXpress after community college's required admission courses. registration. • Additional required courses (completed by start of the Transfer applicants should have left the sending institution first nursing course) with a C or better. For specific in good standing. Grades and grade point averages earned at another institution do not transfer. The transferred Admissions| 25 credits apply toward graduation, but the grade points are Graduate Programs not used in calculating the academic average required for The Graduate Admissions Office is committed to ensuring graduation. Students seeking information on the that the incoming classes will be comprised of highly transferability of credits may contact the Academic qualified individuals representing a diversity of academic Evaluator or an Enrollment Counselor. and professional backgrounds and accomplishments. Transfer of Graduate Credit Admission to the graduate programs is open to individuals who have attained bachelor's degrees from regionally Students desiring to transfer from another college and be accredited colleges or universities. admitted to a graduate degree program at Stevenson University must submit official transcripts of all previous Applicants to the graduate programs are expected to have college records. College-level coursework completed a cumulative GPA in past academic work of no less than outside of the United States must be evaluated by World 3.00 on a four-point scale. All applicants are given Education Services (WES). An official WES transcript is opportunities to discuss their professional experience in the required. Stevenson University will accept a maximum of six areas of their desired programs via the résumé and graduate transfer credits from a regionally accredited four- personal statement. year institution. A matriculated student must complete the Admission to the Business and Technology Management, last 30 credits of their degree at Stevenson University. Communication Studies, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital The courses and credits completed with a grade of "B" or Forensics, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation and better at other regionally accredited institutions are Forensic Studies programs requires the following: generally transferable to Stevenson. Transfer credit is • Completed Graduate Application. awarded at the discretion and final approval of the appropriate Program Coordinator/Associate Dean. All • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary transferable courses must be comparable to courses offered institution previously attended. Students who have at this University. Courses that do not transfer include completed post-secondary academic coursework outside developmental/remedial, personal development, orientation of the United States must submit an official course-by- courses and credit given for portfolio work. Regardless of course transcript evaluation from World Education the number of transfer credits accepted, students must still Services (WES). complete the academic program requirements as shown in • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past the Stevenson University Catalog and on the student's academic work. degree audit. Shortly following acceptance, evaluated • Personal Statement. transfer credit may be viewed through WebXpress. Admission to the Community-Based Education and Transfer applicants should have left the sending institution Leadership (CBEL) program requires the following: in good standing. Grades and grade point averages earned at another institution do not transfer. The transferred • Completed Graduate Application. credits apply toward graduation, but the grade points are • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary not used in calculating the academic average required for institution previously attended. Students who have graduation. Students seeking information on the completed post-secondary academic coursework outside transferability of credits may contact the Stevenson of the United States must submit an official course-by- University Online Academic Evaluator or an Enrollment course transcript evaluation from World Education Counselor. Services (WES). Additional Masters at Stevenson University • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work. Students who wish to return to Stevenson University for an additional master’s degree at the institution, must formally • Two letters of recommendation—academic or work- apply to the new degree program. If the new degree related. program contains cross-listed coursework, a student may • Résumé of professional experience. only apply up to 15 credits from a previous degree at SU • Personal statement. towards the new degree program. The capstone course cannot be applied to both degrees. A student must have Admission to the Cyber Forensics program requires the earned at least a “B” in the course that will be applied to following: the subsequent master’s degree. • Completed Graduate Application. Post-Baccalaureate Certificates • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary institution previously attended. Students who have Stevenson University Online offers post-baccalaureate completed post-secondary academic coursework outside certificates in the areas of nursing and education. Students of the United States must submit an official course-by- who wish to earn a certificate must apply and meet course transcript evaluation from World Education admissions requirements for the certificate program. Once Services (WES). admitted, the student will be coded as a certificate-seeking student. Students enrolled in a certificate program are not • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past eligible for financial aid. If a student has earned or is academic work. currently pursuing a master’s degree from SU, they are not • Personal Statement. eligible to receive a certificate for the same program and • Two letters of recommendation—academic or work- concentration. If a student desires to change from a related. master’s program to a certificate program, a Change of • Résumé of professional experience. Program form must be completed. A certificate-seeking student must complete applicable course work during the Admission to the Forensic Science program requires the semester in which the certificate is awarded. Post- following: baccalaureate certificates are governed by the graduate • Completed Graduate Application. admissions and academic policies. 26| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary Admission to the Nursing program requires the following: institution previously attended. Students who have • Completed Graduate Application. completed post-secondary academic coursework outside of the United States must submit an official course-by- • Current registered nurse's license in good standing. course transcript evaluation from World Education • Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing. Services (WES). • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary • Personal Statement. institution previously attended. Students who have • Completion of baccalaureate degree in chemistry, completed post-secondary academic coursework outside biology, or other equivalent natural science, or forensic of the United States must submit an official course-by- science from a regionally accredited institution. course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES). • Cumulative and math/science GPA in past academic work of no less than 3.00 on a four-point scale. • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work. • Completion of the following course prerequisites: • Personal Statement. o General chemistry I and II and lab (8 credit hours) • Two letters of recommendation—academic or work- related. o Organic chemistry I and II and lab (8 credit hours) • Résumé of professional experience. o Biology I (4 credit hours) Admission to the RN to MS option requires the following: o Calculus (3 credit hours) • Current registered nurse's license in good standing. o Statistics (3 credit hours) • Completed application for Online Undergraduate Degree Admissions. Admission to the Healthcare Management program requires the following: • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale. • Completed Graduate Application. • Completion of ENG 151 and ENG 152 or equivalent. • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary institution previously attended. Students who have • Official college transcripts of all previous post-secondary completed post-secondary academic coursework outside coursework. Students who have completed post- of the United States must submit an official course-by- secondary academic coursework outside of the United course transcript evaluation from World Education States must submit an official course-by-course Services (WES). transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES). • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work. • Personal Statement.

• Earned a grade of "B" or above in statistics or upper level math and English composition. Application Deadline • Two letters of recommendation (academic or work- The Stevenson University Admissions Office reviews related) with at least one from a current or past applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. supervisor. However, the University strongly encourages applicants to • Résumé of professional experience. the online undergraduate programs or to the graduate programs to submit all required documents no later than • Personal statement. four weeks prior to the start of the desired session. Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program requires the following: U.S. Permanent Residents • Completed Graduate Application. Applicants who are currently United States permanent residents must meet all the stated admissions requirements • Official college transcripts from each post-secondary and follow the same application procedures as U.S. citizens. institution previously attended. Students who have However, permanent residents must also submit a high completed post-secondary academic coursework outside quality copy of the front and back of their valid U.S. of the United States must submit an official course-by- Permanent Resident card. The Admissions Office will not course transcript evaluation from World Education process the application without this component. Refugees Services (WES). and asylees must provide proof of legal residence in the • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past U.S. All permanent residents and most other eligible non- academic work. citizens can apply for federal need-based financial aid • Completion of baccalaureate degree in a science or programs. math discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Military Service Members • Qualifying score on PRAXIS CORE, PRAXIS I, GRE, SAT, or ACT according to MSDE certification criteria. Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible Service members. TA is available for courses offered in the • Analysis of transcripts to determine if all required classroom or online and is a part of an approved academic content coursework has been met to satisfy field of program or certificate. Please notify the Student Accounts licensure (biology, chemistry, earth/space science, Office of your approved TA documentation. If you are a mathematics, physical science, or physics) requirements. current active duty member, please be sure to speak with • Two letters of recommendation—academic or work- your Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor within related. your military service prior to enrolling. • Personal statement. A joint education agreement also exists between the Maryland National Guard and Stevenson University. Active Admissions| 27 Guard members receive a 15% tuition discount and should Graduate Students submit appropriate paperwork to Student Accounts to A student may enroll in graduate courses without seeking a qualify for this discount. Service members desiring graduate degree. Such students must complete a special information about courses and degree requirements should application for non-degree status which must be approved contact the Registrar's Office. by the Dean of Stevenson University Online. The criteria for Yellow Ribbon Program admission are the same as those for degree-seeking students. Not more than six credits may be taken while The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill under this status. Financial aid is not available for non- specifically designed for students wishing to attend private degree seeking students. After six credits, students must colleges and universities. This program allows institutions of apply for admission to continue. higher learning to fund tuition expenses that exceed the Department of Veteran Affair’s annual cap. For the 2017- Admission to the Bachelor's to Master's 2018 academic year, the VA will pay a maximum of Degree Option for Current Stevenson $22,805.34 to any private college or university, based on a University Undergraduates student’s percentage of eligibility. For eligible students, Stevenson and the VA will divide any remaining tuition and The objective of the Bachelor's to Master's Option is to fee charges 50/50 so that they are covered in full. Please provide qualified Stevenson undergraduate students the note that tuition and fees do not include on-campus opportunity to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's housing or meal plan charges; these expenses need to be degree in a shorter time-frame. Participating master's paid by the student. degree programs and related admissions requirements are listed below. Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to eligible students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit Business and Technology Management, rate (based on service requirements) or their designated Communication Studies, Community-Based transferees may receive this funding. Active duty service- Education and Leadership, Crime Scene members and their spouses are not eligible for this Investigation, Digital Forensics, Forensic program (child transferees of active duty service-members Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Forensic may be eligible if the service-member is qualified at the Studies, or Healthcare Management 100% rate). Students develop an educational plan in consultation with Veterans interested in using educational benefits should their undergraduate academic advisor and must consult submit their application online through the Department of with their advisor prior to applying for the bachelor's to Veterans’ Affairs website at benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp. master's option. If a student is interested in pursuing the The VA will determine eligibility and send the student a bachelor's to master's option but is in a major outside of letter that indicates their percentage of benefits (40-100% the field of interest, the student may obtain permission based on length of service), as well as the amount of time from their undergraduate department chair or dean, to awarded. For information on how to apply to transfer pursue the bachelor's to master's option in the following benefits to dependents, visit the GI Bill’s website at areas of study: Business and Technology Management, gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.htm Communication Studies, Community-Based Education and l. The student should forward their Certificate of Eligibility Leadership, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Forensics, to the school certifying official in the Registrar’s Office as Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Forensic soon as it is received. Any questions regarding the use of Studies, or Healthcare Management. In order to be educational benefits should be directed to the school admitted to the bachelor's to master's option, the student certifying official. must: Non-Degree Students • Have completed at least 60 bachelor's degree credits at the time of application. Undergraduate Students • Have a minimum 3.00 GPA, or permission from the Admission as a non-degree undergraduate student requires undergraduate dean or department chair. submission of the following: • Meet with the undergraduate academic advisor to • Special Application for Non-Degree Status form. discuss suitability for this option. • College transcripts. At the time of registration, students • Submit a completed Application to Enroll. who wish to take a course that has a pre-requisite must • Maintain a 3.00 minimum GPA while in the bachelor's to submit a college transcript verifying successful master's option. completion of the pre-requisite course. Non-degree students must take fewer than 12 credits in a Forensic Sciences Option in Biochemistry, semester and are not eligible for financial aid. Biology or Chemistry Program A non-degree student may become a degree student by Biochemistry, biology and chemistry majors may pursue the applying for and being granted formal admission. bachelor's to master's option in forensic sciences. Students Application must be made prior to the student's enrollment who wish to pursue this 4+1 program earn a B.S. in in the last 30 semester hours of academic credit required biochemistry, biology or chemistry in four years and an for a degree at Stevenson University. In addition, the last 30 M.F.S. in forensic sciences in as little as one additional year. semester hours of academic credit must be completed at Students apply for admission into the program during their Stevenson University unless a waiver is granted in writing junior year. Applications will be available on September 1 by the Dean of Stevenson University Online. For admission and February 1. Admission to this program is based on the as a degree student, a non-degree student must meet the following criteria: same criteria as a transfer student. • Cumulative and science/math GPA of 3.0 or higher in all A student denied admission as a degree student may enroll course work attempted. as a non-degree student only with the approval of the • Grade of "C" or better in all science and mathematics Dean of Stevenson University Online. courses. 28| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog • Completion of at least 60 credit hours and enrollment in under the current catalog of the academic year in which a minimum of an additional 15 credit hours. they return. • Completion of FSCI 101. Students who were absent from the University two • Completion of Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 211 and semesters or less do not need to apply for readmission and 211L) and enrollment in a minimum of one 300 or 400 should contact their Student Success Coach in Stevenson level science course. University Online to register for classes. Official transcripts of any work taken at another institution must be submitted • Submission of a completed MSFS BS/MS Program directly to Stevenson University Online. Application , including three letters of recommendation, prior to October 1 or March 1. Undergraduate Reinstatement Once accepted into the program, the bachelor's to master's Former Stevenson University students who were degree seeking student may take up to 18 graduate credits academically dismissed at the end of their last semester beginning in the spring of his/her junior year. must apply for reinstatement to the University. Students Students, once accepted into the program, must submit a must file the Application for Readmission/ Reinstatement, Master's Degree Application in the last semester of their that is available on the Admissions website. Applicants must undergraduate education. submit all requirements as indicated in the application before the application will be reviewed by the Academic Teaching (MAT) Review Board. Reinstatement is not guaranteed. Students Applied mathematics, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and will be informed of the decision in writing following the environmental science majors may pursue the bachelor's to Academic Review Board meeting. master's option. Students who wish to pursue this degree program can earn a bachelor’s degree in applied Graduate Student Reinstatement Policy mathematics, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or Students who have been academically dismissed, may apply environmental science and a master of arts in teaching for reinstatement. Students are not eligible to apply for degree with certification in secondary biology, chemistry, or reinstatement until six months from the date of the mathematics with a STEM focus. Students apply for academic dismissal. The following materials must be admission to this program during the fall of their junior submitted to the Stevenson University Online Admissions year, or as soon as they have completed the requirements Office in order to be considered for reinstatement: for admission listed below. If admitted, students begin • Completed application for reinstatement. taking graduate-level courses in the semester after they are admitted. In order to be admitted to this bachelor's to • Official college transcript from each college or university master's option, the student must have: attended since leaving SU. • A cumulative GPA and science/math GPA of 3.00 or • Official GRE or GMAT scores. better (on a four-point scale) in all work attempted. • Written statement explaining circumstances leading to • Earned a grade of "C" or better in all science and the applicant's poor academic performance. mathematics courses. • Additional pertinent information may be submitted at • Completed minimum of 60 credits. the applicant's discretion, such as medical documents, letters of reference, and/or recommendations. • Completed Calculus II and three additional math courses (Applied Mathematics majors). Reinstatement is not guaranteed. • Completed Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 211 and 211L) and be enrolled in a 300-level science course Credit for Prior Learning (Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry majors). Adults returning to college or beginning to seek a college • Completed Environmental Science (ENV 275) and be degree may wish to investigate opportunities available to enrolled in a 300-level science course (Environmental them through Credit for Prior Learning. In order to earn Science majors). Credit for Prior Learning, students must demonstrate that • Submit a completed BS/MAT Request for Permission to from significant experiences in their lives they have Enroll, including three letters of recommendation prior acquired knowledge and/or skills and abilities that are the to October 1. equivalent of learning acquired from a college course. This • Submit a Graduate School Application by February 15 learning (called Prior Experiential Learning) can be the result of the 4th year of the program. of a variety of life experiences: employment, volunteer work, community service, travel, military service, or courses at non-collegiate institutions. Readmission and Reinstatement Credit is granted for learning, not experience, and will be Readmission earned only when the student has successfully demonstrated that the learning acquired is the equivalent Students who attended Stevenson University and were in of that gained through courses traditionally taught in good academic standing at the end of their last semester at colleges, that it is at a level of achievement equal to what is SU must apply for readmission if absent from the University normally required in college courses, and that it consists of for three or more consecutive semesters. Students must file current knowledge that shows both theoretical the Application for Readmission/Reinstatement , understanding and practical application of the subject area. downloadable from the Admissions website, with the Admissions Office. If the student attended any other college Credit for Prior Learning is limited to a maximum of 30 since leaving Stevenson, he or she must submit an official credits for bachelor's seeking students and six for master's transcript from each college or university attended. seeking students, and may be used to fulfill the core Readmission is not complete until all official documents are curriculum requirements and electives. In some cases, they received. Students who are readmitted to the University are may be used to fulfill program requirements. Grades for credit earned for prior learning are given as pass or fail. Admissions| 29 Students in a degree program at Stevenson University can degree completion. Through the portfolio, students pursue Credit for Prior Learning through the following: systematically demonstrate and document college-level learning equal to specific courses within Stevenson's academic disciplines. Advanced Placement To qualify to petition for prior learning credit through the Incoming students who submit Advanced Placement (AP) portfolio, students must meet with Credit for Prior Learning test scores from the College Board and who achieved Advisor and be in good academic standing. Undergraduate satisfactory scores are considered for advanced placement students must have a cumulative GPA 2.00 on a four-point or credit. College credit may be granted for scores of 3, 4, scale in coursework at Stevenson University. Graduate or 5, depending on the subject. See stevenson.edu/ap for students must have a GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in details. coursework at Stevenson University. These scores are reviewed and, when appropriate, Up to 30 college credits may be petitioned through the placement and/or credit is granted. Credit is entered in the credit for the prior learning option for the bachelor's student’s record and can be viewed on WebXpress. Transfer degree-seeking student, six for the master's degree seeking students who took AP tests in the past should request their student. Not all graduate programs permit credit for prior scores be sent to Stevenson from the College Board. For learning. Completed portfolios are reviewed by faculty questions about AP credit, contact the Registrar’s Office. evaluators who determine a grade of "P" (Pass) or "NC" (No International Baccalaureate Credits Awarded). Credits are awarded only if students Stevenson University recognizes the IB Diploma Programme successfully demonstrate that their documented experiential and will grant credit for scores of 5 or higher in the “Higher learning meets the requirements of the course petitioned. Level” courses only. No credit is given for courses taken at Awarded credits are posted on the student's transcript and the subsidiary level or for courses that duplicate others are counted toward degree completion requirements. taken for Advanced Placement credit. For questions about IB credit, contact the Registrar’s Office. CLEP Examinations CLEP, a program of the College Entrance Examination Board, is a nationwide system of credit-by-examination. Stevenson does grant credit to undergraduate Stevenson students earning Stevenson designated passing scores on CLEP exams. Students who are interested should contact the Undergraduate Student Success Coach for details about which exams are the equivalent of selected Stevenson courses. If the student achieves the designated passing score on an accepted examination, and submits official documentation of the test results, college credit will be awarded. DSST Examinations The DSSTs are exams students take to earn college credit. These exams are available not only to students in the military but to all students who are interested in earning college credit. The DSST exams are administered on military bases (for military students and their spouses) or at a participating institution. Bachelor's degree seeking students who choose to take the DSST exams can earn up to three college credits and upper or lower level credit. The credits are awarded by the American Council on Education. For information and registration, please visit getcollegecredit.com. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with the Undergraduate Student Success Coach to determine which DSST exams are right for them. Departmental Assessment Bachelor's and master's degree-seeking students wishing to earn credit via departmental assessment should contact their Student Success Coach. The requirements for departmental assessment are determined by the academic department chair. To qualify students must demonstrate that they have substantial experience and expertise in the subject area. Prior Learning Portfolio The Stevenson University portfolio option provides students with a vehicle for converting into college credit college- level learning that has been achieved through verifiable professional work experiences and other life experiences. It is an option designed to assist the online student in pursuit of a degree. Demonstrating experiential learning through the portfolio benefits the online student by decreasing the number of classroom hours and expense required for 30| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Financial Information

*Normally transcript requests are processed within three Costs working days. Same-day service for transcripts is available for a charge of $10. Students must make requests for Tuition and Fees (2017–2018) same-day service in person in the Registrar's Office. Official transcripts can also be ordered using WebXpress. Bachelor's Degree Seeking Students Refund Policy Tuition per credit non-nursing $450 Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule: Undergraduate and Graduate Hybrid Courses Tuition per credit RN to BS $495 Monday after first class meeting 100%

Tuesday after first class meeting and beyond 0% Master's Degree Seeking Students

Tuition per credit* $670 Undergraduate and Graduate Online Courses Tuition per credit Nursing $625 8th calendar day after start of session 100% Tuition per credit RN to MS $495 9th calendar day after start of session and beyond 0% Tuition per credit Master of Arts in Teaching $475 Registration fees are not refundable. Students receiving Tuition per credit Community-Based Education $495 financial aid should review the refund policies described in and Leadership the section on Financial Aid under Disbursement of Awards. Financing Options *Unless listed below Stevenson University offers a payment plan option through Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Payment plans allow

for smaller, affordable payments instead of paying the balance in one lump sum. Certificate Seeking Students The plan requires regularly scheduled payments over a three or four month period for each semester. The Tuition per credit Community-Based Education $495 enrollment fee is $50. This is not a loan program; there are and Leadership no interest or finance charges. For additional information, contact Tuition Management Systems directly at Tuition per credit Literacy Education $495 stevenson.afford.com and select Stevenson University - Online. Tuition per credit Population-Based Care $625 Coordination Financial Aid For the most current financial aid information, please refer to the SU Financial Aid Office website at Tuition per credit Secondary STEM Teaching and $475 stevenson.edu/finaid. The website contains detailed information about the types Learning of aid, governing rules, the application process, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), policies, procedures, and forms. Links to helpful resources such as the U.S. Department of Education and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Some information and current scholarship announcements are posted on the Financial Aid Miscellaneous Fees Office Facebook page at facebook.com/steve.finaid. Returned Check Fee $25 Financing higher education is an important concern for many students and parents. Types of financial assistance Transcript Fee (per copy)* $5 available to students attending Stevenson University include federal grants and loans, Maryland state grants, and donor scholarships. Graduation Fee $25 Financial Information| 31 Federal Financial Aid Programs This can be accessed at mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/OSFAmdcapslive.asp. Financial aid funds post to student accounts after the financial aid census date. The census date typically marks The Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant is for the end of the add/drop period for the semester. This is current high school seniors and full-time, degree-seeking the date we take a "snapshot" of all students' enrollment to undergraduates may apply for this need-based grant by establish the "official enrollment" for reporting purposes completing the FAFSA by March 1. Students and their and financial aid eligibility. parents (if you are dependent) must be Maryland residents. Audited courses cannot be used to reach the minimum The courses for which a student is registered as of the credit hours required for full-time status. Late applicants are census date determine the amount of financial aid he/she placed on a wait list. Annual awards ranging from $400 to will receive. Enrollment as of the census date will be $3,000 may be renewed annually if the student maintains compared to the Enrollment Status on the student's Award satisfactory academic progress, completes the FAFSA by Letter to determine if the eligibility requirements are still March 1, and continues to show financial need. The Howard being met for each of the aid programs listed. Award P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant is available to current revisions are sent via e-mail to a student’s University high school seniors who will complete a college preparatory account. It is possible for a student's aid to be increased, program with a minimum, cumulative, unweighted 2.5 high decreased, or even canceled. school GPA. Applicants must enroll at a Maryland college or If a student increases or reduces the number of credits university as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate enrolled in before the census date, the financial aid may be student; meet certain income requirements, which change adjusted, as appropriate, for the new enrollment level. If yearly and are posted on MHEC’s webpage and complete aid is reduced and a balance on the SU account is created, the FAFSA. To renew an award, you must maintain the student will be responsible for payment. If credits are satisfactory academic progress, submit the FAFSA by March added after the census date, aid will not be increased. Aid 1, and continue to demonstrate financial need. may be affected if the student is taking courses that begin Beginning with freshmen enrolling for the fall 2017 after the census date. For example, if a student is enrolled semester, through the Guaranteed Access Partnership in a traditional undergraduate program and taking a class Program (GAPP), Stevenson University will provide that starts after the census date, the Federal Pell Grant will recipients of the Guaranteed Access Grant with a matching not be disbursed until after the last drop date for which the grant, up to the full amount of Stevenson’s tuition and fees. student is enrolled. If the student fails to begin attendance As we are unable to award more than the full amount of in all classes, the grant will be reduced accordingly. Loans tuition and fees, please note that the matching funds may will disburse when the student reaches half-time replace other Stevenson awards already received. The enrollment. Financial aid may also be affected if a student Senatorial Scholarship Program is awarded to current high submits FAFSA information or corrections after the census school seniors and students enrolled at least half-time in a date. degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate program. The Financial Aid Office should be notified immediately Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March 1 and concerning any changes in enrollment. Please note: contact their senator in February for further instructions. • Enrollment status is monitored after the drop date for The Delegate Scholarship Program is awarded to current each of the sessions for which a student is enrolled high school seniors and students enrolled at least half-time during the semester. Once half-time enrollment is in a degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate program. attained, the Financial Aid Office will disburse loan Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March 1 and funds. For example, if an undergraduate student is contact their delegates in February for further instructions. enrolled for three credit hours in 8-week 1 and three A detailed list of all State of Maryland financial aid credit hours in 8-week 2 during the fall semester, the assistance programs and applications is available on the loan will be disbursed after the 8-week 2 drop date. The web site of the Maryland Higher Education Commission at student must be enrolled at-least half-time at the time mhec.state.md.us. State financial aid assistance is based on of disbursement. Federal grants will post after the LAST the availability of funds. Information about grants and other drop date for all sessions for which a student is enrolled financial aid programs for residents of other states can be in the semester. found at finaid.org and select the link for "US State • State awards post upon receipt of the funds from the Government Aid." state of Maryland; generally, November for the fall semester, March for the spring semester. Veterans’ Benefits • Private scholarships and awards from independent Stevenson University is approved by the Maryland Higher sources will be credited upon receipt of these funds by Education Commission for the training of veterans under the Student Accounts Office. Often times, these awards the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966, Public Law are sent to the University in one check and therefore 89-358. post as a single disbursement for the fall semester. A veteran desiring to determine eligibility under any of the • Credit Balance - For those students with a credit balance VA chapters may obtain information and an application at resulting from financial aid, a refund check will be benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp. After the veteran has issued by Student Accounts Office. State aid recipient received the notice of eligibility, the student should contact refund checks may be delayed due to the receipt date the certifying official in the Registrar’s Office to request of these funds. certification of enrollment. The veteran will meet with a certifying official to review all paperwork and complete the Maryland State Programs necessary forms. Each semester, veterans should complete The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) the Declaration of Intent. This form is available on the sponsors numerous grant and scholarship programs for Student Menu in WebXpress under Registrar's Office Forms. Maryland residents. The state of Maryland offers an on-line Submission of the form signals the student’s intent to inquiry system that allows students to view the status of receive veterans' benefits for the upcoming semester. their financial aid application and/or award information. 32| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Tuition Assistance (TA) and Maryland meal plan charges; these expenses need to be paid by the National Guard Benefits student. Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible Service Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to eligible members. TA is available for courses offered in the students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit classroom or online and is part of an approved academic rate (based on service requirements) or their designated program or certificate. Please notify the Student Accounts transferees may receive this funding. Active duty service- Office of your approved TA documentation. If you are a members and their spouses are not eligible for this current active duty Service member, please be sure to program (child transferees of active duty service-members speak with your Educational Service Officer (ESO) or may be eligible if the service-member is qualified at the counselor within your military service prior to enrolling. 100% rate).Veterans interested in using veterans’ educational benefits should submit their application online A joint education agreement also exists between the through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website. The Maryland National Guard, and Stevenson University. Active VA will determine eligibility and will send the student a Guard members receive a 15% tuition discount and should letter which will indicate their percentage of benefits (40- submit appropriate paperwork to Student Accounts to 100% based on length of service), as well as the amount of qualify for this discount. Service members desiring time awarded. For information on how to apply to transfer information about courses and degree requirements should benefits to dependents, visit the GI Bill’s website: contact the Registrar's Office. gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.htm Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon l. The student should forward the Certificate of Eligibility to the school certifying official in the Registrar’s Office as soon Program as it is received. Any questions regarding the use of The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits should be directed to the school specifically designed for students wishing to attend private certifying official located in the Registrar's Office. colleges and universities. This program allows institutions of higher learning to fund tuition expenses that exceed the Awarding of Aid Department of Veteran Affair’s annual cap. For the 2017-18 Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family academic year, the VA will pay a maximum of $22,805.34 to Contribution any private college or university, based on a student’s percentage of eligibility. For eligible students, Stevenson Cost of Attendance (COA or budget) represents a and the VA will divide any remaining tuition and fee reasonable estimate of the cost of attending the university charges 50/50 so that they are covered in full. Please note for a 9 month academic year (fall and spring semesters). that tuition and fees do not include on-campus housing or The Financial Aid Office determines student budgets every meal plan charges; these expenses need to be paid by the year as a basis for awarding financial aid funds. The student. student's budget includes direct costs: tuition, fees, room, and board; and indirect costs: allowances for books, Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to eligible supplies, transportation, and personal/miscellaneous students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit expenses. Direct costs are charges for which the student will rate (based on service requirements) or their designated be billed directly by Stevenson. Indirect charges are costs transferees may receive this funding. Active duty service- incurred as a result of going to college, but for which a members and their spouses are not eligible for this student is not necessarily billed. Actual charges vary program (child transferees of active duty service-members depending on the choice of program, enrollment, and living may be eligible if the service-member is qualified at the arrangements (for example, apartment vs. double 100% rate). Veterans interested in using veterans’ occupancy). An Estimated Cost of Attendance is posted on educational benefits should submit their application online the Financial Aid website. Go to through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website. The stevenson.edu/admissions/finaid and select the link for VA will determine eligibility and will send the student a Policies and Procedures and then select "Determining letter which will indicate their percentage of benefits (40- Financial Aid." The chart is regularly updated to reflect any 100% based on length of service), as well as the amount of changes. time awarded. For information on how to apply to transfer benefits to dependents, visit the GI Bill’s website: The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is an amount that gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.htm the student and his or her family is expected to pay toward l. The student should forward the Certificate of Eligibility to the cost of attendance; it is not the bill, is not the amount the school certifying official in the Registrar’s Office as soon of federal aid the student will receive, and is not the as it is received. Any questions regarding the use of amount the student will pay. It is a number used by the educational benefits should be directed to the school University to calculate how much financial aid a student is certifying official located in the Registrar's Office. eligible to receive. The EFC is derived from a formula created by the federal Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program government and is calculated based on the information The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill provided on the student's FAFSA. A family's taxed and specifically designed for students wishing to attend private untaxed income, assets, and benefits all could be colleges and universities. This program allows institutions of considered in the formula. The family size and the number higher learning to fund tuition expenses that exceed the of family members who will attend college during the year Department of Veteran Affair’s annual cap. For the 2017-18 are also considered. academic year, the VA will pay a maximum of $22,805.34 to any private college or university, based on a student’s Book Vouchers percentage of eligibility. For eligible students, Stevenson Under certain circumstances, students may be able to take and the VA will divide any remaining tuition and fee a credit against their financial aid in the form of a book charges 50/50 so that they are covered in full. Please note voucher to purchase required books and supplies from the that tuition and fees do not include on-campus housing or University Store. To qualify, loans must be certified, and the total aid combined with any other form of payment must Financial Information| 33 exceed total charges. For more information, contact Student Continued Eligibility Accounts at 443-334-3500. Financial aid awards are valid for one academic year. Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Students must reapply annually for aid by filing the FAFSA Counseling between January 1 and February 15 to ensure maximum To make certain that student loan borrowers are given the consideration of aid. most up-to-date information on student loans, all Stevenson Financial Aid Satisfactory borrowers are required to complete an online entrance counseling session. This information will apply when the Academic Progress (SAP) student begins repayment of their loans. Financial aid recipients are required to be in good academic First time borrowers are required to complete entrance loan standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress counseling before the Financial Aid Office can process their toward their degree requirements. Satisfactory academic loan. The purpose of the entrance counseling is to ensure progress (SAP) is the term used to define successful students understand their rights and responsibilities as a completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student new loan borrower as well as the regulations governing financial aid. Federal regulations require the SU Financial each loan program, such as interest rates, grace, Aid Office to establish, publish, and apply standards to deferment/forbearance options, prepayment, consolidation, monitor a student’s progress towards a degree. Satisfactory and other general repayment obligations. Students will be academic progress, as described below, is evaluated informed of the consequences of not repaying their student annually (end of the spring semester) and cumulatively by loans (default) and of various repayment strategies. the Financial Aid Office regardless of whether financial aid Instructions for completing the Entrance Counseling and was received at the time. Progress is determined the Master Promissory Note are included in the publication quantitatively (credit hours versus hours earned and Financial Aid Award Guide. For more information on the maximum time frame) and qualitatively (grade point Direct Loan Program, visit the federal website at average). Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress https://studentloans.gov. may result in the suspension of financial aid eligibility. The Financial Aid Office will notify students who do not meet All student loan borrowers are required to complete exit the satisfactory academic progress by mail and by email to counseling before graduating or withdrawing from their University email account. Stevenson University or ceasing to enroll at least half-time. Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility Financial Aid Verification should not be confused with the University's academic All Federal financial aid programs and many state and progress policy. These are two distinct and totally separate University aid programs require the submission of the Free policies. It is entirely possible to fail to meet minimum Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). standards of one policy and pass the minimum standard of the other. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool can be used to complete the FAFSA if you choose to use it. Undergraduate Students This tool allows students and parents to pull tax Quantitative standard: Undergraduate students receiving information directly from the IRS data base. Many students financial aid must maintain a minimum cumulative grade and parents complete the FAFSA using estimated taxes. The point average (GPA) and make steady progress toward the IRS Data Retrieval Tool should be used after the annual tax completion of their degree as listed below. The maximum returns are filed. time frame for program completion of a degree program is Financial aid applicants may be selected for a process called defined as 150% of the credits required to complete the verification by the U.S. Department of Education and SU. degree. For example, a typical bachelor's degree at SU This review process requires applicants to submit income requires 120 credits: 120 x 150% = 180. Therefore, 180 documents and other information as requested by the credits is the maximum that can be attempted and receive University. Selected applicants will be notified by the SU financial aid. Financial Aid Office in writing. Failure to provide the Students must complete a minimum of 67% of the required documents or successfully complete the IRS Data cumulative courses attempted to remain eligible. Transfer Retrieval directly through the FAFSA will prevent the credits accepted by Stevenson University will be included in student from being officially awarded. the progress completion requirement as well as in the More information about the verification process and the IRS maximum attempted credits. Please note, students must Data Retrieval Tool may be found on the Financial Aid graduate with a cumulative 2.00 grade point average. Office website at stevenson.edu/finaid. Attempted credits include the following: Using Federal Financial Aid to Pay for Repeating • Graded credits (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, a Course FX, P) Effective July 1, 2012, a student may use federal financial • Incomplete grades (I) aid only one time to pay for repeating a course previously • Withdrawn credits (W, WF) passed. If the student received a grade higher than an "F", • Repeat courses (if taken to replace failing grades) this is considered passing by the Department of Education regulations and he/she may then only repeat that course • Audited courses one time using federal financial aid. If the student has not • Transfer credits received a passing grade previously in the course, there is • Remedial courses may be taken up to a maximum of 24 no limit to how many times the course may be retaken, credits only provided satisfactory academic progress policy guidelines Qualitative standard: A student must have a minimum are met. Continually repeating courses may eventually grade point average for specific numbers of credits impact the requirements affecting Satisfactory Academic attempted. Progress (SAP). 34| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog • 1-18.5 credits attempted, 1.5 minimum grade point academic plan will be allowed to continue to participate average in the aid programs on a semester by semester basis. • 19-29.5 credits attempted, 1.9 minimum grade point Graduate Students average Quantitative and Qualitative standard: To be eligible for • 30+ credits attempted, 2.0 minimum grade point financial aid, you must enroll in a graduate degree program average and: Financial Aid Suspension: Students who fail to meet all of • Maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point the minimum standards listed above at the time of review, average, and will have their financial aid eligibility suspended. Students who have been suspended cannot merely skip a semester • Earn your degree within the first 54 attempted credits to regain eligibility. No financial aid will be disbursed based on a maximum time frame of 150%. All semesters during subsequent semesters for students on suspension. and credit hours attempted including all repeated There are two ways for a student to regain eligibility: courses, failed courses, withdrawals, courses taken from a change in major, and transfer credits will count as • The student submits a written appeal in accordance with credit hours attempted toward the maximum time the appeals process and the Financial Aid Appeals frame. Committee approves the appeal. The student is then placed on financial aid probation, allowing one Financial Aid Suspension: Students, who fail to meet all of additional semester in order to bring the academic the minimum standards listed above at the time of review, requirements up to minimum standards. will have their financial aid eligibility suspended. Students who have been suspended cannot merely skip a semester • The student attends SU during the suspension semester, to regain eligibility. No financial aid will be disbursed pays for tuition and fees without the help of financial during subsequent semesters for students on suspension. aid, and does well enough to satisfy all SAP academic There are two ways for a student to regain eligibility: standards. • The student submits a written appeal (see Appeals Appeals Process: Appeals of financial aid satisfactory Process below) in accordance with the appeals process academic progress suspension must be made in writing to and the Financial Aid Appeals Committee approves the the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. This committee will appeal. The student is then placed on financial aid review the appeal and notify the student in writing of their probation, allowing one additional semester in order to decision. bring the academic requirements up to minimum The appeal letter must address the extenuating standards. circumstance(s) as to why satisfactory academic progress • The student attends Stevenson University during the was not made, and what has changed in the student's suspension semester, pays for tuition and fees without situation that would allow them to now demonstrate the help of financial aid, and does well enough to satisfy satisfactory progress after the probation semester. all SAP academic standards. Extenuating circumstances can include, but are not limited to, illness, death of a family member, family difficulties, Appeals Process: Appeals of Financial Aid Satisfactory financial difficulties, etc. In addition, students must meet Academic Progress Suspension must be made in writing to with a staff member from SU Financial Aid office to create the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. This committee will an academic plan. review the appeal and notify the student in writing of their decision. If the appeal is approved, the student will be reinstated for financial aid on probation for one semester. A review of the The appeal letter must address the extenuating student's academic performance in that semester will be circumstance(s) as to why satisfactory academic progress reviewed to determine the status for the upcoming was not made, and what has changed in the student's semester. Only if you are now meeting the overall situation that would allow them to now demonstrate requirements for satisfactory academic progress or satisfactory progress after the probation semester. successfully following your academic plan, will you be Extenuating circumstances can include, but are not limited permitted aid for the upcoming semester. to, illness, death of a family member, family difficulties, financial difficulties, etc. In addition, students must meet Potential Outcomes: with the Dean of Stevenson University Online (or a chosen • Students who now meet the Satisfactory Academic representative) to create an academic plan. If the appeal is Progress guidelines will have their eligibility reinstated. approved, students will be reinstated for financial aid on • Students who fail to meet all conditions set in their probation for one semester. A review of the student's academic plan will forfeit their eligibility to receive academic performance in that semester will be reviewed to further financial aid. They can apply to be reinstated determine the status for the upcoming semester. Only if once they meet the University's standards. Students who you are now meeting the overall requirements for have been given a second chance to receive aid are satisfactory academic progress or successfully following expected to meet all requirements set forth in their your academic plan, will the student be permitted aid for academic plan. Appeals will only be accepted from the upcoming semester. Students who fail to meet the students who experienced a one-time, unexpected, conditions outlined in their academic plan during the serious event that precluded them from meeting the probationary semester will be able to submit a subsequent conditions of the academic plan. appeal. • Students who met all the conditions of their academic Potential Outcomes: plan but still do not meet the University's regular • Students who now meet the Satisfactory Academic academic standards may be allowed to continue with Progress guidelines will have their eligibility reinstated. financial aid. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee may • Students who fail to meet all conditions set in their make changes to the student's original academic plan Academic Plan will forfeit their eligibility to receive based on any changes in the student's situation. further financial aid. They can apply to be reinstated Students who meet all conditions of their current once they meet the University's standards. Students who Financial Information| 35 have been given a second chance to receive aid are date if the last date a student attended class or submitted expected to meet all requirements set forth in their coursework is verified by an employee at Stevenson Academic Plan. Appeals will only be accepted from University (or an employee at one of our consortium students who experienced a one-time, unexpected, institutions) who has sufficient knowledge of a student's serious event that precluded them from meeting the academic participation, or if there is an emergency situation conditions of the Academic Plan. (death, incapacitation, etc.) and there is third party • Students who met all the conditions of their Academic documentation that verifies a student has not academically Plan but still do not meet the University's regular participated. In the case of unofficial withdrawals, Stevenson academic standards may be allowed to continue with University does not accept a student's self-reported last financial aid. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee may date of attendance. make changes to the student's original Academic Plan Regulations require schools to perform calculations within based on any changes in the student's situation. 30 days from the date the school determines a student's Students who meet all conditions of their current withdrawal and to process the actual return of funds within Academic Plan will be allowed to continue to participate 45 days of the student’s withdrawal. in the aid programs on a semester by semester basis. Return of Title IV Funds Process - The Financial Aid office Return of Title IV Funds Policy follows the instructions outlined in the federal worksheet when calculating Title IV earnings according to the This Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) policy applies to following steps. anyone who receives federal financial aid, has begun classes, and subsequently either withdraws from the courses Step 1: Student's Title IV Aid Information: the student was scheduled to complete and/or receives all • The total amount of Title IV aid disbursed (if any) for failing grades during the payment period. (We have three the session in which the student withdrew. (A student's payment periods at Stevenson University: fall semester, Title IV aid is counted as aid disbursed in the calculation spring semester and summer semester.) if it has been applied to the student's account on or before the date the student withdrew.) Overview of the R2T4 Policy • The total amount of Title IV aid disbursed plus the aid When a student withdraws from his/her courses, for any that could have been disbursed (if any) for the session reason including medical withdrawals, he/she may no in which the student withdrew. longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds the student was originally scheduled to receive. Stevenson Step 2: Percentage of Title IV Aid Earned University follows the federally prescribed policies and The Financial Aid Office will calculate the percentage of aid procedures for calculating whether the student has earned earned as follows: all or a portion of their federal financial aid. • For students attending non-accelerated courses, the For students in accelerated courses (sessions) within the 16 number of calendar days completed by the student week payment period, such as 8 week 1, 8 week 2, and/or divided by the total number of calendar days in the any other variable length course that is not scheduled to payment period (weekends included) in which the run the entire 16 weeks, we are required to review each student withdrew minus any scheduled breaks of 5 days session individually. This means that even if a student or more. successfully completes one session and subsequently withdraws from a later term within the same payment Days Attended (minus scheduled breaks if attended period, we still must review eligibility under the most recent through that period)/Days in Payment Period (minus federal guidance. scheduled breaks) = Percentage Completed Stevenson University is required to return all unearned • For students attending SUO courses within the payment federal aid attributed to school charges. This means that a period, the number of calendar days completed by the portion of the student’s tuition and fees is no longer student divided by the total number of calendar days in covered by financial aid, and the student is liable for paying the payment period (weekends included) in which the the balance of school charges. This amount will be subject student withdrew minus any days the student was not to immediate repayment and no further registration activity scheduled to attend (unscheduled breaks) and any will be allowed and official transcripts will not be released scheduled breaks of 5 days or more. until the balance is paid in full. Days Attended (minus scheduled breaks if attended Stevenson University’s tuition refund policy will not affect through that period)/Days in Payment Period (minus the amount of Title IV aid the student has earned as scheduled or unscheduled breaks) = Percentage Completed described in this document. The tuition refund policy is Please note: If the calculated percentage exceeds 60%, then located at: stevenson.edu/about/campus-services/student- the student has "earned" all aid for that period. accounts/. Step 3: Amount of Title IV Aid Earned by the Student Withdrawal Date The Financial Aid Office will calculate the amount of aid For an official withdrawal, the effective withdrawal date is earned as follows: the first date of notification by the student to SU. Students • The percentage of Title IV aid earned (Step 2) multiplied should complete the withdrawal form located at by the total amount of Title IV aid disbursed or by what stevenson.edu/about/campus-services/registrar/. Stevenson could have been disbursed for the payment period in University Online (SUO) students should use the which the student withdrew (Step 1). "Accelerated Class Withdrawal Form." If a student does not follow the official withdrawal procedure and subsequently Total Aid Disbursed x Percentage Completed = Earned Aid earns a grade of FX, the effective withdrawal date must be Step 4: Amount of Title IV Aid to be Returned or determined on a case by case basis. Disbursed Stevenson University may use a last date of attendance at • If the aid already disbursed equals the earned aid, no an academically related activity for the effective withdrawal further action is required. 36| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog • If the aid already disbursed is greater than the earned • Subtract the initial amount of Title IV grant funding for aid, the difference must be returned to the appropriate the student to return with the grant protection. If this Title IV aid program in accordance with the federal amount is less than or equal to zero, no further action is guidelines. Go to Step 5. necessary. • If the aid already disbursed is less than the earned aid, • If the amount is greater than zero, the student must the Financial Aid Office will calculate a Post-Withdrawal return the funds as proscribed by the Federal guidelines. Disbursement. If this post-withdrawal disbursement contains loan funds, the student will be notified and will Notification need to accept or decline these funds. (A student Students will receive a revised award letter indicating the should evaluate the situation as not to incur additional actions taken by the Financial Aid office, including any debt unnecessarily.) information on funds that may have been returned to the Total Disbursed Aid - Earned Aid = Unearned Aid to be federal aid program(s) on behalf of the student. Returned Example of Return of Funds Calculations Step 5: Amount of Unearned Title IV Aid to be Returned In the following example the student's institutional charges by the School will be adjusted by the amounts that must be returned to the Title IV programs. Please note that charges used in • Add the total of institutional charges for the period. these examples may not reflect true University charges. • Multiply the percentage of unearned aid by the The student lives off campus. The charges are as follows: institutional charges. The student withdraws on 9/21. This is day 22 out of 106 • Calculate the lesser amount of the Title IV aid to be days in the term. 22/106 = 20.8% of Title IV funds earned returned with the amount of unearned charges. This by the student. Title IV funds total = $3205.00 ($537.00 + equals the amount of Title IV funds to be returned by $2668). $3205.00 X 20.8% = $667.00 Title IV funds earned. the school. Title IV funds to be returned: $3205.00 - $666.64 = Step 6: Order of Returned Funds by the School $2538.36 to be returned to Federal Programs. The order of return of funds is proscribed by the Unearned Title IV funds due from the University: Department of Education regulations as follows: Institutional charges = $2067.00; unearned Title IV = 79.2% 1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans (100% - 20.8%); $2067 X 79.2% = $1637.00. This will become a balance due on the student account since Return 2. Subsidized Federal Direct Loans of Title IV Funds calculation is required. 3. Federal Perkins Loans Stevenson University must return $1637.00 of the Title IV 4. Federal PLUS Loans (both Parent and Graduate) funds. The Financial Aid Office will reduce the Subsidized 5. Federal Pell Grants Federal Direct Loan by this amount since this type of aid is ahead of Federal Pell Grant on the federal order list. The 6. Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) amount of overall student loan debt is reduced. 7. National SMART Grants Unearned Title IV funds to be returned by the student: 8. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Unearned Title IV aid to be returned - amount returned by (FSEOG) Stevenson University = amount to be returned by student: 9. Federal TEACH Grants $2538.36 - $1637.06 = $901.30 to be returned by Student The student's grace period for loan repayments for Federal A. Unsubsidized and Subsidized Direct Loans and Federal Note: Loan amounts to be returned by student (or parent in Perkins Loans will begin on the day of the withdrawal from the case of a PLUS loan) are returned in accordance with the University. The student should contact the servicer if the terms of the promissory note. he/she has questions regarding the grace period or How can a student attending accelerated courses (sessions) repayment status. If the student is not returning to determine if they are a withdrawal for Title IV purposes? Stevenson University, exit counseling should be completed 1. After beginning attendance in the payment period, did online at nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/. the student cease to attend or fail to begin attendance Step 7, 8, 9, &10: Unearned Title IV Funds Due Directly in a course he or she was scheduled to attend? If the from the Student answer is no, this is not a withdrawal. If the answer is • Subtract the amount of Title IV aid being returned by yes, go to question 2. the school from the amount of Title IV aid to be 2. When the student ceased to attend or failed to begin returned. If the amount is greater than zero, subtract attendance in a course he or she was scheduled to the total loan funds the school must return from the attend, was the student still attending any other total amount of net loans disbursed to the student. If courses? If the answer is yes, this is not a withdrawal; the amount is less than or equal to the total, the school however other regulatory provisions concerning will notify the holder of the loan and Federal Direct loan recalculation may apply. If the answer is no, go to funds are paid back to the lender by the student in question 3. accordance with the terms of the borrower’s promissory 3. Did the student confirm attendance in a course in a note. term beginning later in the payment period? If the • If the amount is greater than the total, subtract the answer is yes, this is not a withdrawal, unless the unearned Title IV aid due from the student with the student does not return. If the answer is no, this is a amount of loans to be repaid by the student. withdrawal. • Multiply the amount of Title IV grant aid that was or Take, for example, a student who is a recipient of Title IV could have been disbursed by 50%, this is the amount program funds who is scheduled to complete two courses of grant protection available. in each of the first two of three sessions within the payment period (5 week 1 and 5 week 2). Financial Information| 37 Scenario 1: The student begins attendance in both courses in the first session, but ceases to attend both courses after just a few days and does not confirm that he/she will return to any courses in sessions two or three. The student is a withdrawal because he or she ceased to attend courses he/she was scheduled to attend (Yes to question 1); was not still attending any other courses (No to question 2); and did not confirm attendance in a course in a session beginning later in the period (No to question 3). Scenario 2: The student begins attendance in both courses in the first module, but withdraws from just one of the courses after just a few days. The student is not a withdrawal. Although the student ceased to attend a course he or she was scheduled to attend (Yes to question 1), the student was still attending another course (Yes to question 2). Scenario 3: If the student completes both courses in term one, but officially drops both courses in term two while still attending the courses in term one, the student is not a withdrawal. Because the student officially dropped both courses in module two before they began, the student did not cease to attend or fail to begin attendance in a course he or she was scheduled to attend (No to question 1). However, because the student did not begin attendance in all courses, other regulatory provisions concerning recalculation may apply. Scenario 4: If the student completes both courses in session one, starts attending both courses in session two but withdraws from both of these courses, the student is a withdrawal. Although the student successfully completed the first module, the student ceased to attend courses he or she was scheduled to attend (Yes to question 1); was not still attending any other courses (No to question 2); and did not confirm attendance in a course in a term beginning later in the period (No to question 3). Intent to Enroll: Confirmation of Attendance in a Future Module during the Payment Period As mentioned in the above scenarios, when it is determined that a student has withdrawn, students must confirm attendance in a future course within the same payment period, even if the student is already registered for future courses. You can confirm attendance by completing the bottom section of the online Accelerated Class Add/Drop or Withdrawal Forms. This form allows us to suspend the Return of Title IV Funds Calculation. As long as the student successfully completes the future course(s) within the current payment period, no other action will be necessary. 38| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Academic Information

6. Demonstrate competency in technology appropriate SEE: The Stevenson Educational Experience to the discipline and integrate its use into the problem-solving process. The Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) is academically grounded in the liberal arts and sciences SU Goal No. 2: Communication (C) while at the same time integrating experiential The SU graduate will communicate logically, clearly, and scholarship, ethical reasoning, and career readiness, precisely using written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic thereby preparing graduates for learning and for living. means to acquire, organize, present, and/or document Regardless of the student’s major area of study, SEE ideas and information, reflecting an awareness of emphasizes both intellectual and practical skills, using situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view. inquiry-based methods to promote critical and creative thinking into matters ranging from personal to social to Outcomes, Goal 2: national to global. By requiring firsthand experience, SEE The SU graduate will be able to: assures that graduates will be prepared to synthesize 1. Articulate an understanding of the multiple ways of what they have learned and apply it in solving the reading and the range of interpretive strategies in a complex challenges they will face in life. By setting a given community of readers. standard for ethical reasoning, SEE helps students 2. Demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and develop patterns of applying those principles personally, purpose in the performance of assigned tasks, using academically, and professionally so as to demonstrate appropriate and relevant verbal and non-verbal their integrity. At its essence, SEE offers students the means. opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, acquire expertise in an academic discipline, and develop the 3. Use language choices that are thoughtful and professional and personal skills necessary for life beyond appropriate and that generally support the college. effectiveness of the message being communicated in varied contexts. See it. Do it. Live it. SU Goal No. 3: Self, Societies, and the Natural The SEE Student Learning Goals and World (SSNW) The SU graduate will consider self, others, diverse Outcomes societies and cultures, and the physical and natural SU Goal No. 1: Intellectual Development (ID) worlds, while engaging with world problems, both contemporary and enduring. The SU graduate will use inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, scientific reasoning, and quantitative Outcomes, Goal 3: skills to gather and evaluate evidence, to define and The SU graduate will be able to: solve problems facing his or her communities, the nation, and the world, and to demonstrate an appreciation for 1. Examine the historical and contemporary roles, the nature and value of the fine arts. interconnections, and differential effects of human organizations and actions on global systems. Outcomes, Goal 1: 2. Explain multiple perspectives (such as cultural, The SU graduate will be able to: disciplinary, and ethical) when exploring subjects 1. Apply knowledge of creative processes to express within natural and human systems. aesthetic principles. SU Goal No. 4: Experiential Learning (EL) 2. Demonstrate quantitative literacy by applying The SU graduate will connect ideas and experiences from mathematical strategies to analyze, model, and solve a variety of contexts, synthesizing and transferring complex problems, and to use data to communicate learning to new, complex situations. effectively. 3. Define problems, gather accurate and relevant data Outcomes, Goal 4: using technology and texts, interpret these data and The SU graduate will be able to: texts appropriately, and devise well-reasoned 1. Compare life experiences and academic knowledge to solutions. infer situational similarities and differences and 4. Apply the elements, standards, and processes of connect examples, facts, or theories from more than critical thinking, creative thinking, and scientific one field of study or perspective. reasoning. 2. Apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies 5. Function effectively as part of a team to solve gained in one situation to a new situation. problems, engaging team members in productive ways, supporting a constructive team climate, and SU Goal No. 5: Career Readiness (CR) managing conflict. The SU graduate will demonstrate personal direction, professional know-how, and discipline expertise in preparation for entry into the workplace or graduate studies. Academic Information| 39 Outcomes, Goal 5: Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree The SU graduate will be able to: In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Stevenson 1. Imagine and articulate a personal direction following University, a student must: realistic self-appraisal and reflection. • Earn a minimum of 120 credits, which must include a 2. Utilize professional skills and tools to navigate minimum of 15 credits at the 300- or 400- level. challenges and opportunities. • Complete the SEE requirements. 3. Demonstrate the discipline expertise necessary to be • Complete the courses required by the major. Note – competitive in a chosen career. Grades of "I" (Incomplete) must be cleared from the SU Goal No. 6: Ethics in Practice (EIP) student’s record. The SU graduate will practice integrity in the academic • Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at enterprise, professional settings, and personal least 2.00; the GPA is calculated on the basis of work relationships. done at Stevenson University only. • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA in the major of 2.00 Outcomes, Goal 6: or higher. Many majors have additional GPA The SU graduate will be able to: requirements; please consult the "Fields of Study" 1. Think critically about complex ethical issues. section for specific requirements. 2. Practice the highest ethical standards of a profession. • Earn at least 30 credits at Stevenson University. 3. Complete academic or professional assignments in an • Earn the final 30 credits at Stevenson University.* ethical manner. • Comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations 4. Engage in behaviors that constitute a pattern of of the University. personal integrity. • File the official Application for Graduation in accordance with published deadlines. University Degree Requirements Note: Students are permitted to participate in approved international and off-campus study programs in their last Traditional Bachelors' Degrees 30 credits. The University offers bachelors' degrees in the following The Stevenson Educational Experience 28 disciplines: accounting, applied mathematics; biochemistry; biology; business administration; business Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree communication; business information systems; chemistry; As part of the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE), computer information systems; criminal justice; digital Stevenson University requires all bachelor’s degree- marketing; early childhood education: liberal arts and seeking students to complete 15 credits of writing and technology; elementary education: liberal arts and communication coursework and a minimum of 37-39 technology; English language and literature; credits in distribution areas in liberal arts and sciences. It environmental science; fashion design; fashion is expected that courses in a student’s major field of merchandising; film and moving image; human services; study will round out the learning goals and outcomes interdisciplinary studies; medical laboratory science; that constitute the Stevenson Educational Experience. middle school education: liberal arts and technology SEE credits/courses may be included in the major (with a concentration in English/Language Arts and Social program requirements unless otherwise specified (see Studies or Mathematics and Science); nursing; legal major program descriptions); however, within the liberal studies; psychology; public history; theater and media arts and sciences distribution requirement, no single performance; and visual communication design. course may count in more than one distribution area for the purpose of fulfilling the SEE requirement. Within the Online Bachelor's Degree Programs writing and communication requirement, it is permitted Stevenson University Online offers bachelor's degree but not required for a single course to fulfill either a WI programs for online learners. Online programs have the or CI requirement and a liberal arts and sciences same curricular requirements as on campus programs, distribution requirement. but with a few modifications, primarily in delivery modes. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in courses Courses are offered in the evening and online, making that are used to fulfill the SEE requirement. them convenient for adults who are working. Online bachelor's degrees are offered in the following fields: Writing and Communication Requirement (15 credits). • Business Administration All bachelor’s degree-seeking students must complete • Business Communication courses that fulfill the SEE Writing and Communication requirement: two writing instruction courses, two writing- • Business Information Systems intensive (WI) courses, and one communication-intensive • Computer Information Systems (CI) course. • Criminal Justice • Two writing instruction courses: • Interdisciplinary Studies o ENG 151 (3 credits) • Legal Studies o ENG 152 (3 credits) • Nursing • Two WI courses and one CI course o Associates to Bachelor's (ATB) • WI Courses: o RN to BS option o A minimum of 2 WI courses are required. Courses that fulfill the WI requirement are certified by the WI label in the course description. 40| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog o At least one WI course must be in the Foreign Language (6 credits) student’s major area of study. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree must o One WI course must be at the 200-level complete six credits of foreign language at the 200-level o One WI course must be at the 300-level or or higher. 400-level. Please note: SEE requirements were implemented in the • CI Course: 2014-2015 academic year. For the 2014-15 academic year, courses that had previously counted as fulfilling the o One CI course is required. Courses that University’s general education requirements counted fulfill the CI requirement are certified by the toward fulfilling SEE requirements. For the 2015-2016 CI label in the course description. academic year and beyond, the only courses that will Please note: A single course may fulfill either a WI or CI fulfill the SEE requirements (in addition to ENG 151 and standard. No single course may count as both writing ENG 152) are those certified with the appropriate label in intensive and communication intensive. It is permitted the course description (CI, FA, HUM, QL, SR, SR-L, SS, but not required for a single course to fulfill either a WI WI). or CI requirement and a liberal arts and sciences Guide to Abbreviations distribution requirement. C – Communication Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement CI – Communication Intensive (37-39 credits). CR – Career Readiness EIP – Ethics in Practice All bachelor’s degree-seeking students must complete FA – Fine Arts courses that fulfill the SEE liberal arts and sciences HUM – Humanities distribution requirement. No single course may count in ID – Intellectual Development more than one distribution area for the purpose of QL – Quantitative Literacy fulfilling the SEE requirement, even though a course may SR – Scientific Reasoning meet the standards in more than one distribution area. SR-L – Scientific Reasoning-Laboratory Students must complete the required number of credits SS – Social Sciences in each of the four areas described below: humanities, SSNW – Self, Societies, and the Natural World science and mathematics, social sciences, and fine arts. WI – Writing Intensive Humanities (HUM; 12 credits) Four courses in at least three different discipline areas Minors are required. The discipline areas are represented by the course prefix designators that precede the course In order to enhance the university experience and assist SM number in the catalog (e.g., PHIL, REL). Courses that fulfill in the development of Career Architecture , Stevenson the humanities distribution requirement are certified by University offers students the opportunity to structure the HUM label in course descriptions. and to pursue a minor field of study separate from and in addition to the student’s major field of study. The ENG 151 and ENG 152 may not be used to fulfill this minors program allows students to expand their career requirement. options and professional flexibility, to develop skills to be Science and Mathematics (SR, SR-L, QL; 10–12 credits) applied to graduate or professional programs, and to pursue personal or intellectual interests. The minor Three courses in at least two different discipline areas are option represents a significant opportunity for students required. The discipline areas are represented by the to assess their needs and aspirations and to construct course prefix designators that precede the course their own courses of study at Stevenson. All students are number in the catalog (e.g., BIO, PHYS). Courses that encouraged to consider the minor option, but students fulfill the science distribution requirement are certified by are not required to pursue or complete a minor in order the Scientific Reasoning (SR) or Scientific Reasoning- to complete a degree. Students who wish to minor in a Laboratory (SR-L) label in course descriptions. Courses particular field or discipline can structure a minor course that fulfill the math distribution requirement are certified of study with the assistance of an academic advisor, and by the Quantitative Literacy (QL) label in course they must declare their intentions to the Registrar’s descriptions. Office. Minors must be declared prior to the student's One course must be a laboratory science (SR-L) final semester. One course must carry the MATH designation and QL The following policies must be followed in order to be label (excluding MATH 132 or MATH 201). awarded a minor: Social Sciences (SS; 6 credits) • The minor consists of at least six courses (for a Two courses in two different discipline areas are minimum of 18 credit/contact hours) in a particular required. The discipline areas are represented by the discipline. For departments that offer bachelor’s course prefix designators that precede the course degrees, these courses must come from the major number in the catalog (e.g. GEO, SOC). Courses that fulfill program requirements within the discipline. the social science distribution requirement are certified • All courses taken for a minor must be in the same by the SS label in course descriptions. discipline. Fine Arts (FA; 3 credits) • These courses may be at any level, but students must meet all regular prerequisites before taking any One course in the fine arts is required. Courses that fulfill course. the fine arts distribution requirement are certified by the FA label in course descriptions. • At least nine of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Stevenson University. • Students may not apply for a minor after the bachelor’s degree is awarded. Upon graduation, the Academic Information| 41 student’s transcript will indicate the minor course of • Community-Based Education and Leadership (CBEL) study that the student has completed. • Master of Arts in Teaching (in the following Please see program descriptions for additional certification areas) guidelines. o Secondary Biology Minors in the following fields can be completed through o Secondary Chemistry online or hybrid course work: o Secondary Mathematics • Criminal Justice o Secondary Physical Science • Information Systems o Secondary Physics • Legal Studies (This minor is not intended to prepare students to work as paralegals and is not approved o Secondary Earth and Space Science by the American Bar Association. LAW 102, a Stevenson University currently offers the following prerequisite for all LAW courses, and some core LAW Master of Science degrees: courses are offered in hybrid format.) • Business and Technology Management • Management • Communication Studies Additional minors are available through the traditional • Crime Scene Investigation undergraduate program. Please consult the • Cyber Forensics Undergraduate Catalog for more information. • Digital Forensics Second Bachelor’s Degrees • Forensic Accounting The second bachelor’s program is designed to meet the • Forensic Investigation needs of graduates who wish to attain proficiency in another major field. To qualify for admission, students • Forensic Sciences must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally • Forensic Studies accredited institution. A maximum of 90 transferable • Healthcare Management credits from a bachelor’s degree program from an • Nursing accredited institution may be applied toward the second bachelor’s degree. The transferability of credits from a Requirements for the Master’s Degree non-regionally accredited institution may be considered upon the receipt of documentation that provides course Stevenson University Online offers master's degrees in a information, equivalencies, and learning outcomes. It is variety of majors. In order to obtain a master's degree the student’s responsibility to provide such from Stevenson University, a student must: documentation. In addition the student must fulfill all major requirements 1. Complete all courses required by the degree. for the new program and must take the final 30 credit 2. Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00. hours at Stevenson University. These 30 credits may not 3. Earn at least 30 credits of the degree at be met through the credit for prior learning option. To Stevenson. become fully acquainted with the program and its 4. Comply with all policies, procedures, and advantages, students should arrange for an appointment regulations of the University. with the appropriate department chair or program coordinator. At that time, questions regarding formal 5. File the official Application for Graduation in admission, academic requirements, course load, and accordance with published deadlines. other topics can be discussed in detail. Students should bring copies of their college transcripts to this appointment. Students who are earning two bachelor’s degrees at Additional Learning Opportunities Stevenson University must complete all program requirements for each degree as well as complete a Experiential Learning minimum of 30 credits which count only toward the Experiential learning involves a process of learning, second bachelor’s degree. These courses may consist of doing, and reflecting and provides you with the program requirements and general electives (if needed). opportunity to acquire first-hand experience. Experiential To complete the second degree, students must have learning will empower you to connect ideas and earned a minimum of 150 credits. experiences from a variety of contexts, synthesizing and transferring what you have learned in the classroom to Bachelor's to Master's Degree Options situations beyond the classroom. As a Stevenson student, Highly motivated and academically qualified you are offered a variety of experiential learning undergraduates may accelerate their undergraduate opportunities, including internships, service-learning, studies and earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree undergraduate research, clinical experiences and in as few as five years through the Bachelor's to Master's practicums, as well as international and off-campus Degree option. Transfer students are also eligible to study. apply for the Bachelor's to Master's Degree option. International and Off-Campus Study For more information on these options, see the Admissions (p. 24) section of this catalog. Stevenson University offers exciting international and domestic study opportunities for academic credit. Master's Degrees Students can choose from a variety of SU faculty-led Stevenson University currently offers the following travel courses or approved affiliate programs in one of Master of Arts degrees: 50 countries around the world, including the United States. Internships and service-learning options are also 42| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog available. Terms include fall and/or spring semester, Other Institutions Winterim, summer and Spring Break. Participation After degree-seeking students have matriculated at requires an application be submitted by stated deadlines. Stevenson University, transfer of courses from other Costs vary, with many options allowing financial aid and institutions requires advance approval on the form scholarships to be applied. Additional scholarships are entitled Request to Take Courses at Another Institution. also available (see www.stevenson.edu/academics/study- Approval of these requests is based on clear evidence abroad/scholarships). It is recommended that students that such courses are comparable to the Stevenson confer with their academic advisors early on in their time University courses. Courses included on the course at SU to plan an international or domestic study equivalency grid have already received thorough vetting experience into their overall academic program. by the appropriate associate dean, department chair, or Engaging in off-campus programs directly enhances program coordinator. Approval of courses not appearing Stevenson’s mission to graduate students with the on the course equivalency grid is made by the associate competence and confidence needed to address creatively dean, department chair, or program coordinator of the the opportunities and problems facing their communities, department offering the course. Students are strongly the nation, and the world. advised to consult with their advisors prior to seeking Questions regarding international and off-campus study permission to take a course at another institution to should be directed to the Associate Dean, Study Abroad. determine how the course applies to their degree audit. For more information, please see the Office of The following guidelines apply: International and Off-Campus Study's portal page. 1. Students may take up to 3 courses at another Internships institution. Lecture/laboratory courses count as one Internships are academic courses offered either as course. electives or requirements by the majors. Consult each 2. Courses may not be taken elsewhere during Fall and program section in the Fields of Study section of this Spring semesters if they are being offered at catalog for more detailed information. Stevenson. Students can also explore internship opportunities 3. If a course taken off-campus is going to be used to through Handshake, an online employment database fulfill a SEE requirement, the course must be maintained by Career Services. The Career Services staff equivalent to the SEE-certified course at Stevenson. is available to assist students with resume and cover 4. All major requirements must be taken at Stevenson letter writing and interview preparation skills, as well as University. When a major requirement also fulfills a techniques for searching for internships. Internships.com SEE requirement, it may be taken outside of is another resource available through Blackboard. All Stevenson provided other policy provisions are met. credit-bearing internships must be approved by the appropriate program coordinator, department chair, 5. Because the curriculum is based on a special associate dean, or school dean. Students must secure an commitment to writing, all writing instruction and internship and register for the coordinating course prior writing-intensive courses must be taken at Stevenson to the semester in which they plan to complete the University. internship. 6. The last 30 credits must be taken at Stevenson University. Students are permitted to participate in approved international and off-campus study Courses at Another Institution programs in their last 30 credits. Baltimore Student Exchange Program Stevenson University students have the opportunity to Academic Standing and Grading Information participate in the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP), which generally allows them to enroll at other Calculation of Class Level local colleges and universities without incurring An undergraduate student's class level is determined by additional tuition charges, though some fees may apply. the number of completed credits as follows. Please note The course credits and grades will be calculated into the class level does not always determine the class level student’s GPA as if the courses were taken at Stevenson. within a particular major. Students must be full-time at Stevenson and can take no Class Level Completed Credits Class Year more than two courses per year at another participating institution on a "space available" basis. Students who participate in the BSEP must comply with all deadlines Freshman 0 to 26.5 First and other regulations at the visiting institutions. Registration for BSEP courses typically occurs just prior to Sophomore 27 to 54.5 Second the start of a given semester. For the Baltimore Student Exchange Program Registration Request Form, see the Junior 55 to 89.5 Third Academic Affairs portal site. For additional information contact the BSEP coordinator in the Office of the Senior 90 or more credits Fourth Registrar. The other colleges and universities participating in BSEP Undergraduate Grading Scale and are Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University, Grading System Coppin State University, Goucher College, Loyola University MD, MD Institute College of Art, Morgan State In general, the grading scale in the table below serves as University, Notre Dame of MD University, Peabody the basic numeric standard that faculty use in evaluating Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, student performance. Grading systems may vary UMBC, and University of Baltimore. according to discipline and instructor preferences. Some grading practices recalculate “on the curve,” while others Academic Information| 43 use only letter grades without assigning numeric values, and still other grading protocols may also exist. In all I Incomplete (see additional information below). cases of variance from the standards below, the This is not calculated in the GPA. instructor will explain the grading system clearly on the course syllabus. When a standard numeric scale is used, P/NC Pass or No Credit (see additional information the instructor will base grades on the standard below. The academic standing of a student is determined by the below). This is not calculated in the GPA. quality and quantity of his or her work. A student’s grades are based on the level of achievement in class work and by mastery demonstrated on examinations and other projects. Midterm grades are advisory; the semester grades determine actual academic standing. Students’ final grades are posted on WebXpress at the end of the session or semester. If needed, students may Graduate Grading Policy obtain an official grade report by contacting the A student's performance in a course will be measured in Registrar’s Office. accordance with the following grading system. The grading system for undergraduate students is provided. A = Excellent: Outstanding achievement and

4.0 initiative exceeding course requirements.

B = Good: Work meeting minimum course Grade Numeric Standard Quality Points 3.0 requirements at the graduate level. Awarded C = Unsatisfactory: Work failing to meet the A 93–100 4.0 2.0 minimum course requirements. It is the lowest A- 90–92 3.7 possible passing grade.

B+ 87–89 3.3 F = Failure: Academic Probation 0.0 B 83–86 3.0

B- 80–82 2.7 The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only one can be awarded during the program. C+ 77–79 2.3 The grade of "B" represents work meeting minimum course requirements at the graduate level. The student C 73–76 2.0 receiving a grade of "B" has consistently demonstrated a complete understanding of the material and concepts C- 70–72 1.7 presented throughout the course. Additionally, the student has completed all course requirements on time, D+ 67–69 1.3 exhibited enthusiastic interest in topics and discussions and is able to present and apply course concepts in a clear and organized manner, both orally and on written D 60–66 1.0 tests. F 0–59 0.0 The grade of "A" is awarded only to those students who fully meet the above standard, who additionally demonstrate exceptional comprehension and application FX Student stops attending classes prior to the of the course material, and demonstrate initiative in withdrawal deadline, yet fails to officially exceeding course requirements. withdraw. This is calculated as a grade of "F" Grade Point Average in the GPA. Academic standing, graduation, and honors are based on the grade point average. To calculate the cumulative WF Course withdrawal after the specified term GPA, total the credit hours and then the grade points from all semesters. Divide the total grade points by the deadline. This is calculated as a grade of "F" in total credit hours. The grade points allotted to each the GPA. letter grade are listed in the Grading System (p. 42) section of the catalog. W Course withdrawal within the specified term Auditing Courses deadline. This is not calculated in the GPA. An undergraduate student may audit a course if it is open for enrollment. Students may change an audit to a AUD Audit (see additional information below). This credit course only during the first week of class. Students may change a credit course to an audit until the last day is not calculated in the GPA. to withdraw with a "W." Any requests to change a 44| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog course’s status must be made in writing to the Registrar’s passing grade in this option equates to a "C" or better, Office. Changing a course to "audit" may have financial and pass/no credit courses do not have an impact on the aid implications and will also make an athlete ineligible if student’s GPA. Students may register for pass/no credit the athlete is no longer full-time. Courses that are and may switch to credit no later than the published audited are the same cost as courses that are taken for add/drop date. A change from credit to pass/no credit credit, and no academic credit is earned for an audited must also take place during the published add/drop course. Students who change a course to audit status are date. The pass/no credit option encourages students to expected to attend the class. take electives for intellectual exploration. This option Graduate students and bachelor's to master's degree does not affect classes that already have department seeking students are not permitted to audit graduate- pass/fail or pass/no credit. Additional information is level courses. available in the Registrar's Office. Course Withdrawal Repeating Courses To withdraw from a course, online bachelor's and A student may not register for the same course more master's degree seeking students should contact their than two times without prior approval of the Academic Student Success Coach. Dean of the school in which the course is being offered. Withdrawals and audits count as attempts. Students may withdraw from a course only during the If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade will be published withdrawal dates. Students withdrawing from a used in calculating the cumulative grade point average. course during this period will have a "W" recorded on However, all courses taken remain on the transcript. their transcript; a grade of "W" does not affect the GPA. The last date for withdrawal from a course without Repeating Courses and Withdrawing penalty is listed in the academic calendar for each from Courses - Master's Degree Seeking semester. Withdrawing from a course after the published Students withdrawal date results in a grade of "WF." The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and Incompletes only one can be awarded during the program. A student A grade of incomplete (I) will only be granted by written may repeat one course in a graduate program one time. request by the student and is subject to the approval of Once a student has repeated a course, the student will the faculty member and the Department Chair or not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a Program Coordinator of the major in which the course student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in resides. The Request for Incomplete Grade form is computing the grade point average. However, all courses available through the Student Menu in WebXpress under taken become a part of the student's academic record. the Registrar’s Office forms. Incompletes are granted only Further, a student may withdraw from each graduate when a student has completed at least 75% of the course one time only. course, requirements and circumstances such as illness, A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all death in the family, or a documented crisis situation graduate work attempted is required for graduation. prevent the student from completing the course by the Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA end of the semester. A grade of incomplete must be requirement. Degree requirements must be completed requested prior to the end of the semester or session in within seven years after the first course applied to the which the student is taking the course. A student must degree was completed. submit to his/her instructor the work outlined on the submitted Request for Incomplete Grade form no later Grade Appeals than 30 days after the last day of the semester. The Information regarding grade appeals may be found on instructor then has 5 days to submit a change of grade the Human Resources webpage in Policy Manual, Volume form to the Registrar’s Office. If a change of grade form V: Student Policies, Section 5.3. is not submitted within this timeframe (35 days from the last day of the semester), the grade of “I” will Academic Standing - Master's Degree automatically convert to a grade of "F." Exceptions to this Seeking Students policy require special review by the Dean of the School The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and in which the course resides. only one can be awarded during the program. A student Online Course Non-Participation Policy may repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will Stevenson University Online students enrolled in any not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a undergraduate or graduate course will be dropped from student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in such course by the Registrar's Office if the student does computing the grade point average. However, all not participate in the course by 11:59 PM of the Sunday courses taken become a part of the student's academic of the first week of the session. A student will be record. Further, a student may withdraw from each deemed to have participated in the course if the student graduate course one time only. submits the required assignment during the first week of A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all the course. A student who is dropped from a course for graduate work attempted is required for graduation. non-participation under this policy will not be charged Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA any tuition or fees for the course. requirement. Degree requirements must be completed Pass/No Credit Option within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed. Bachelor's degree seeking students may take two pass/no credit courses outside of the major requirements Student grades are reviewed at the end of each session. unless otherwise stipulated by the major. Students may Students who fail to meet the academic standing take only one pass/no credit course per semester for a standards will be suspended from the graduate program. total of two courses on the student’s transcript. A Students who are academically suspended may apply for Academic Information| 45 reinstatement. Students are not eligible to apply for • The student is reinstated on continued probation and reinstatement until six months from the date of the must follow specific requirements outlined in the academic suspension. reinstatement letter. Upon reinstatement, the student In order to be considered for reinstatement, the is required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the first following materials must be submitted to Stevenson semester of attendance after reinstatement. If this University Online's Admissions Office: requirement is not met, the student will be dismissed. • Completed Application for Reinstatement • The student is not reinstated. • Official college transcripts from each college or Academic Dismissal university attended since leaving Stevenson University A third suspension due to failure to maintain good • Official GRE or GMAT scores academic standing will result in an automatic dismissal • Written statement explaining circumstances leading from the University. Students dismissed from the to the student's poor academic standing University may apply for reinstatement after a period of • Additional pertinent information may be submitted, 2 years. such as medical documents, letters of reference, Academic Reinstatement and/or recommendation(s). Instructions for petitioning for reinstatement can be Academic Probation - Online Bachelor's found on the Stevenson Admissions webpage. Upon Degree Seeking Students receipt of the petition, the Academic Review Board will contact students who will be granted a hearing to Any student who has attempted 1 to 18 semester hours schedule a meeting. of credit and whose grade point average falls below 1.50 is on academic probation. A student who has attempted If a student is reinstated, he or she is on continued 19 to 29 semester hours of credit and whose grade point probation and must follow specific requirements outlined average falls below 1.90 is on academic probation. After in the reinstatement letter provided by the Academic a student attempts 30 or more credits, he or she must Review Board after the hearing. Additionally, upon maintain a grade point average of 2.00 or higher in order reinstatement, the student’s next semester GPA must to be in good academic standing. Students on academic meet the appropriate standard for good academic probation are strongly encouraged to meet with their standing listed above, and the student must restore their Student Success Coach throughout their semester on cumulative GPA to a 2.00 within two consecutive academic probation. The goal of such meetings would be semesters of reinstatement. If either requirement is not to monitor the student’s progress and to discuss met, the student will be dismissed. strategies for improvement. In cases where a student is seeking reinstatement after a sanction of suspension due to academic misconduct, the student must complete the Petition for Reinstatement Credits Good Academic Academic form, and appear before the Academic Review Board. Attempted Standing Probation Transcript Requests (Cumulative GPA) (Cumulative GPA) Transcripts are sent at the written request of the student 1 – 18 1.50 or above 1.49 or below or through WebXpress. The Registrar’s Office does not accept email requests. The cost for a transcript is $5; 19 – 29 1.90 or above 1.89 or below same day service is also available at a charge of $10. Faxed requests are not accepted and transcripts are not 30 or more 2.00 or above 1.99 or below faxed. All financial obligations to the University (parking violations, library fines, and invoices for lost items) must be met, or transcripts will be held. For those requesting a transcript who no longer attend Stevenson University, Academic Suspension - Online please contact the Registrar's Office at 443-334-2206. Bachelor's Degree Seeking Students Students can print a student copy of their transcript from WebXpress. Students may order an official transcript Student grades are reviewed at the end of each session. from WebXpress by completing the required information Two consecutive semesters below the standard for good on the "Transcript Request" page. A credit card payment academic standing (as defined above) will result in must accompany the request. Students may click on the academic suspension for a minimum of one full link to "Make a Payment" on the bottom of the request semester; i.e., a fall or spring term. After the semester of page or go to the main student WebXpress menu and academic suspension, students may petition to be select "Make a Payment." If the credit card is not reinstated by submitting a letter to the Academic Review accepted, the student’s account will be automatically Board. charged for the transcript. For current students, If extenuating circumstances exist, a student may appeal transcripts normally require a three-day processing time. the suspension prior to being away from the University Students have the option to request an official transcript one full semester. (Specific deadlines and instructions for to be sent electronically. This service is available for appeals are in the letter that the student receives upon current students through WebXpress; this service can suspension.) Students are not automatically granted a also be requested on the Transcript Request Form that is hearing before the Academic Review Board. Students for available on the Registrar's Office webpage. Persons who whom an appeal is granted will come before the Board wish to request a transcript to be sent electronically must to discuss their academic status. In either of the above supply the name and email address of the person who circumstances, the Academic Review Board may make should receive the transcript. These transcript requests one of the following decisions: are sent through an outside vendor (Credentials 46| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Solutions) using a secure server. The recipient will receive of supervised laboratory or studio time, exclusive an email directing them to go to a specific website to of registration, study days, and holidays; retrieve the transcript. (c) A minimum of 45 hours, of 50 minutes each of instructional situations such as practica, internships, and cooperative education Registration and Course Information placements, when supervision is ensured and Registration learning is documented; or (d) Instruction delivered by electronic media Registration takes place on the days scheduled in the based on the equivalent outcomes in student academic calendar. Students may register on or after learning in §D(1)(a) of this regulation, and may their assigned appointment time, and registration is done include a combination of telelessons, classroom online using WebXpress. For those unable to access a instruction, student consultation with instructors, computer, in-person registration is also available in the and readings, when supervision is ensured and Registrar’s Office. Prior to registration, students with learning is documented. fewer than 30 completed credits, students without a declared major, and students in certain programs (as designated by the department chair) are required to (2) One quarter hour of credit is awarded for instruction meet with their advisor to review their schedule. It is the equivalent to 2/3 of the contact hours required for 1 advisor’s responsibility to check the student off in credit hour. WebXpress so that registration will be enabled for the student. All students regardless of major or year are Federal credit hour definition (34 CFR §600.2) strongly encouraged to consult with their advisor prior to A credit hour is an amount of work represented in registration. After registration, students not using E- intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of Advising, are required to submit their signed registration student achievement that is an institutionally established form to the Registrar’s Office as verification of advisor equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than: approval of courses. There are several circumstances that could cause a one hour of classroom or direct faculty student's registration to be blocked. Students who have instruction and a minimum of two hours of out not completed the required Student Health Form will not of class student work each week for be allowed to register as well as those students who approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or have not met their financial obligations to the University. trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks Those students who have not been cleared by Student for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent Accounts prior to the start of the semester will be amount of work over a different amount of time; removed from their classes. or

Courses may be canceled for insufficient enrollment, and at least an equivalent amount of work as students will be notified via email regarding course required in paragraph (1) of this definition for cancellations. other activities as established by an institution, All prerequisites, including any minimum grade including laboratory work, internships, practica, requirements, for a course must be fulfilled prior to studio work, and other academic work leading starting the course. Students may be removed from a toward to the award of credit hours. course when the prerequisites have not been met. Students are not permitted to "sit in" on classes for When assigning credit for asynchronous online courses, which they are not registered. Stevenson University Online requires courses to meet the Course Load credit hour definition outlined above by requiring of students an equivalent amount of academic engagement Any bachelor's degree seeking students who is carrying in order to meet course objectives. Academic 12 or more credit hours is classified as a full-time engagement includes, but is not limited to, submitting an student. A student may not register for more than 18 academic assignment; taking an exam, an interactive credit hours in any one semester without the permission tutorial, or computer-assisted instruction; attending a of the Dean of Stevenson University Online. webinar study group that was assigned or moderated by A full-time load for master's degree seeking students is 6 the instructor; contributing to an academic online credits per semester. discussion; and initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in Credit Hour Definition the course. Merely logging into the electronic classroom Regardless of course duration, delivery, or instructional does not constitute academic engagement. method, Stevenson University awards academic credit in compliance with Maryland state requirements outlined in For additional information please see the Academic the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and with the Affairs portal page. Department of Education’s federal credit-hour definition, as defined in the Federal Code of Regulations. Non-Credit Courses The University offers non-credit developmental courses State credit hour definition (COMAR 13b.02.02.16.D) that provide support for basic skills. If, as a result of (1) An in-State institution shall award 1 credit hour for: placement testing, a student is required to complete such a course, the course will be considered equivalent (a) A minimum of 15 hours, of 50 minutes each to three credits when determining fees and course credit of actual class time, exclusive of registration, load. However, no credit is applied toward the degree study days, and holidays; requirements. (b) A minimum of 30 hours, of 50 minutes each Academic Information| 47 Course Add/Drop Students who withdraw from the University for military service during the course of a term or session are eligible Students may add or drop classes only during the for a 100% refund of tuition and fees. Room and board published add/drop period. Course changes during the expenses will be prorated based on the official date of add/drop period will not be reflected on the student’s withdrawal. transcript. Students must supply a copy of military orders to be Attendance eligible for any tuition, fees, or room and board Each student is responsible for his or her own class adjustments. Students receiving financial aid will be attendance and regular attendance is expected. Every subject to the refund policies as provided by the federal student is responsible for the material covered or the or state agency sponsoring the aid. Department of skills exercised during scheduled classes. Grades will be Defense Military Tuition Assistance and Veteran’s based on demonstrated achievement of the objectives of Education Benefits will be returned to the government the course, not on attendance in class as such. Although agency as required. attendance alone does not determine grades, students Students who have to withdraw from the University after should be aware that grades may depend on class the add/drop deadline will receive a grade of W or I, activities, experiments, discussions, or quizzes for which depending on the amount of coursework completed and consistent attendance is necessary. Students who stop the expected length of the absence. attending and fail to officially withdraw from a class will be given a grade of "FX" which calculates as an "F" in the GPA. FERPA: Notice to Students Stevenson University complies with the provisions of the Final Examinations Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 All students are required to take final examinations or U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and any subsequent complete final projects. If a student misses an amendments or regulations. Stevenson University examination or project deadline because of an students are afforded specific rights in accordance with emergency or illness, the student must contact the FERPA. faculty member as soon as possible. If the student • The right to inspect and review their education cannot reach the faculty member, the student should records within a maximum of 45 days after the contact the Dean of Stevenson University Online. request is made. The right to request the amendment Leave of Absence of education records if the student believes the records are inaccurate or misleading. A degree-seeking student who finds it necessary to cease enrollment at the University (for one or more consecutive • The right to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of semesters with the intent of resuming studies at a later their student records. date) must complete the leave of absence section of the • The right to file a complaint with the Department of Withdrawal from the University form that is available Education about a violation of FERPA through the Student Menu in WebXpress under the Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206 for Registrar’s Office forms. The student should meet with a additional information about FERPA. representative of the Office of Student Success to complete this form. This request will ensure that the student will not need to reapply for admission when he Academic Integrity or she returns. This leave of absence is effective for two Stevenson University expects all members of its consecutive semesters. A student who is on leave of community to behave with integrity. Honesty and absence for three or more consecutive semesters must integrity provide the clearest path to knowledge, reapply for admission. understanding, and truth – the highest goals of an Withdrawal from the University academic institution. For students, integrity is fundamental to the development of intellect, character, A degree-seeking student who wishes to withdraw from and the personal and professional ethics that will govern the University must do so in writing. The official their lives and shape their careers. Withdrawal from University form is available through the Student Menu in WebXpress under the Registrar’s Office Stevenson University requires students found responsible forms. A student may be administratively withdrawn from for a first violation of academic misconduct to complete the University if his or her absences in a class are an academic integrity educational sanction. Please be excessive. aware that there may be a cost associated with completing this requirement. Military Service Withdraw & Refund Policy The Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct Stevenson University students who are called to active Policies are found in the Policy Manual, Volume V: duty during the course of a term or session should Student Policies, Section 5.1 and 5.2, which is located on contact the Assistant Registrar, VA Programs to formally the Stevenson University website. withdraw for military service. For the purpose of this policy, military service is defined as “service, whether voluntary or involuntary, in the armed forces, including Graduation Information service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve, To qualify for graduation, students must meet all on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time University and program requirements as stated in the National Guard duty under federal authority for a period University catalog. Students must fulfill catalog of more than 30 consecutive days under a call or order requirements in effect at the time of matriculation or to active duty of more than 30 consecutive days” (ED 34 students may elect to move to a later catalog year. C.F.R. 668.18). Students may not split requirements from multiple catalog years. It is the responsibility of the student to 48| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog fulfill all requirements for graduation. Careful Stevenson University. These will be listed on the diploma consultation with a Student Success Coach is strongly and the official academic transcript. This may differ from encouraged. the academic honors announced during the Degrees are conferred in May, August, or December. Commencement ceremony, which are based on the Participation in a commencement ceremony does not cumulative GPA prior to the final semester. confer a degree. Diplomas and final transcripts may be Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00 withheld for any student with unresolved financial obligations or non-compliance with federal financial aid Magna Cum Laude 3.70–3.89 regulations. The academic record of anyone receiving a degree is Cum Laude 3.50–3.69 closed three months after the end of the semester. Any changes to the academic record must be made by this Honors are not awarded for graduate degrees. date. Diploma Information Academic Awards Diplomas are mailed to the address listed on the Academic Achievement List application for graduation. They are sent via standard U.S. mail the month following graduation. Diplomas are The Academic Achievement List announces part-time sent after all final grades have been received and degree bachelor's degree seeking students who demonstrate requirements are confirmed complete. Diplomas include outstanding scholastic achievement during each the graduate’s name, degree, major, and academic semester. To qualify, a student must earn a cumulative honors, if earned. The date listed on the diploma reflects grade point average of 3.50 or better in the semester in the end of the semester when the degree is officially which he or she accumulates 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 considered complete rather than the commencement or 120 credits. Transfer credits are not included in this date. computation, and non-degree students are not eligible for this recognition. The official academic transcript, not the diploma, is considered the certifying document to verify a degree. Dean’s List Graduates will be issued one diploma. Additional copies The Dean’s List announces full-time bachelor's degree will not be provided, however, a replacement diploma seeking students whose academic achievement is may be requested by alumni. Replacement diplomas outstanding during each semester. To qualify, a student may be requested due to the name change from Villa must earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better and Julie College to Stevenson University, due to an official have completed 12 or more credits that count toward personal name change, or due to a lost or damaged degree requirements during that semester. diploma. The replacement diploma may only be Developmental courses are not included in this requested by the alumnus in writing using the request calculation. A student is not eligible for the Dean’s List form located on the Stevenson University website. The while an incomplete grade is in effect. fee for a replacement diploma is $30. Please note: Effective Fall 2008, all replacement diplomas will feature Who’s Who among Students in American Stevenson University, even if the degree was earned prior Colleges to the name change Each year, junior and senior students are selected by the Graduation Application University for listing in Who’s Who among Students in Graduating students are required to file an Application American Universities & Colleges. Students are selected for Graduation. The application must be filed with the on the basis of scholarship, participation, and leadership Registrar's Office according to published deadlines. At in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, and the time of application, a $25 fee is charged. service. • December graduates must file by August 1. • May and August graduates must file by January 1. Awards Failure to apply by the published deadlines may delay The following awards for online students are presented the evaluation and awarding of a student's degree. at graduation by Stevenson University Online: Students may apply online via WebXpress. Dean's Award for Exceptional Graduation Ceremonies Scholarship Scheduled commencement ceremonies are held in May The Dean’s Award for Exceptional Scholarship is and December. Spring and summer graduates are invited conferred from time to time on one graduating student to participate in the commencement ceremony in May. who has performed academically in a particularly Fall graduates are invited to participate in the exceptional way, has demonstrated unique intellectual commencement ceremony in December. Summer ability and initiative, and has contributed to the academic graduates should be within six credits of degree pursuits of his or her peers. This award may be completion prior to the start of the summer term to be presented to one student at May and December eligible to participate in the May commencement. graduation. Students may only participate in one ceremony unless they are earning an additional degree. Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Graduation with Academic Honors Award The Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award is Graduation honors are conferred upon those bachelor's presented to one graduating student who has degree seeking students who achieve the following demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to cumulative grade point average based on work done at Academic Information| 49 reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to persevere toward a goal while also managing major Alpha Phi Sigma-National Criminal Justice Honor primary responsibilities outside Stevenson University life. Society This award may be presented to one student at May and Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal justice honor society that December graduation. provides students with opportunities to experience an international network of criminal justice professionals and Orsia F. Young Leadership Award students. This organization is a certified member of The The Orsia F. Young Leadership Award is given to Association of College Honor Societies and affiliated with graduating students who have performed in an The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The Alpha Phi outstanding manner as leaders in the University Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society goals are community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, to promote critical thinking, scholarship, community and been agents for positive change in the University. service, and life-long learning. Students are also This award may be conferred on as many as six students encouraged to keep abreast of the advances in research, at May and December graduation. to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions, and to sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training. Approved Honor Societies Membership is extended to those students that have Students may only wear honor cords at commencement completed at least three full-time semesters, 12 credits in that are awarded from the following list of approved the criminal justice field, a cumulative grade point national academic honor societies. average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, as well as a 3.20 average in criminal justice courses and rank in the top 35% of Alpha Chi – National College Honor Society their class. Alpha Chi is an honor society that promotes only the highest academic excellence and exemplary character Alpha Psi Omega – National Honorary Theatre Society among undergraduate Stevenson University students. As Membership in Alpha Psi Omega is open to all students a national honor society, Alpha Chi admits only junior at Stevenson who participate regularly in University and senior students from all academic disciplines who theatre productions. The local chapter, in conjunction have been endorsed by their faculty and who have with the theatre department at Stevenson University, achieved a grade point average putting them in the top extends invitations to those students who have acquired 10% of their class (including their grade point average enough points based upon records supplied by the from any transferring institutions). Alpha Chi is thus theatre staff and advisors or both. Most chapters operate unique in that it draws its members from across all by point guidelines as outlined in the Alpha Psi Omega academic disciplines. In addition to recognizing students constitution. The purpose of Alpha Psi Omega is to for their academic achievement, Alpha Chi also offers recognize and reward those students who have made numerous opportunities for their further growth. The significant contributions to the theatre. society sponsors a competition for scholarships and fellowships totaling more than $50,000 yearly, mostly at Beta Beta Beta – National Biological Honor Society the national level but also at the regional and local Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 as an honor and levels. Members also have the opportunity to participate professional society for students of the biological in student scholarly and creative presentations and sciences. Its purposes are to encourage scholarly publish scholarly articles at national and regional attainment and cultivate intellectual interest in the life conventions. sciences. To be eligible for regular membership, a student must be at least a second year biology, Alpha Epsilon Rho - National Honor Society for biochemistry, environmental science, or medical Electronic Media laboratory science major who has completed a minimum The National Broadcasting Society–Alpha Epsilon Rho, of three biology courses, at least one of which must be the Honor Society for Electronic Media students, higher than the introductory level, with a GPA in all emphasizes superior scholarship and creative biology courses of 3.00 or higher. Members must also be participation in broadcast, corporate, and digital media in good academic standing with no academic misconduct production and activities. Membership in Alpha Epsilon violations. The society also welcomes associate members Rho exemplifies excellence of work, demonstrated who are students at any level in any major who are leadership qualities, and service to the organization, the interested in biology. community, and the industry. Although open to students in any major at Stevenson, membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta Epsilon Iota - National Honor Society for Career Rho is administered through the FMI (Film & Moving Development Image) Club and requires membership in the National Delta Epsilon Iota is an interdisciplinary honor society Broadcasting Society; a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25; open to all majors. Delta Epsilon Iota’s mission is to active participation in club meetings and events; and educate members about career development, encourage demonstrated service to the profession. academic excellence, and promote the principles of dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative in all aspects of Alpha Mu Alpha – National Marketing Honor Society campus life. The society has embraced these values and Alpha Mu Alpha was established by the American is now one of the leading academic honor societies Marketing Association’s (AMA) in its commitment to the serving higher education. Delta Epsilon Iota works advancement of excellence in the field of marketing. directly with the Office of Career Services. Membership is Alpha Mu Alpha is the national marketing honor society comprised of students with at least 30 credits and a GPA for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral marketing of 3.30 and above. students, and marketing faculty. To qualify, marketing students must be nominated by their AMA Faculty Gamma Sigma Epsilon - National Chemistry Honor Advisor during their graduating semester. Society Gamma Sigma Epsilon recognizes students 50| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field closer relationships between faculty and students; and to of chemistry. It aims to promote professionalism and explore options for graduate education in scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of its communication studies. Membership in Lambda Pi Eta is members. Membership in Gamma Sigma Epsilon is extended to those students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA extended to those students who have completed a who have completed 60 credits and have at least a 3.25 minimum of 16 credits in chemistry and are enrolled in GPA in a minimum of four courses in the communication four additional chemistry credits and who have a courses in the major. Activities are a mix of social, minimum GPA of 3.40 in all chemistry courses and a academic, and community service. minimum 3.00 overall GPA. Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Kappa Delta Pi – International Education Honor Psychology Society Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society open to promotes excellence and scholarship in psychology and the top students in the field of education. This honor works to advance the science of psychology. Students society promotes leadership and fellowship among who apply for membership must be psychology majors educators. Scholarship, leadership and service are the or minors who have completed at least three full-time pillars of KDP. Eligible students must be juniors or above, semesters; have completed three psychology courses have a minimum of 12 credits in education and a GPA of totaling nine credits with a minimum GPA in psychology 3.30 or above, and provide supportive evidence of their of 3.0; and rank in the top 35% of GPAs for their commitment to education. academic year, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

Kappa Mu Epsilon – National Mathematics Honor Sigma Beta Delta – International Honor Society in Society Business, Management, and Administration Kappa Mu Epsilon promotes a knowledge and Sigma Beta Delta recognizes scholarship and personal appreciation of mathematics and recognizes outstanding accomplishment for students of business, management, student achievement in mathematics at colleges and and administration. The society encourages and universities whose primary focus is undergraduate promotes aspirations toward personal and professional education. Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon is open to improvement and a life distinguished by honorable students in any major who have taken three mathematics service to humankind. Students majoring in Business courses at the 200 level or higher, one of which must be Administration are invited to lifetime membership if they in the calculus sequence (MATH 220, 221, or 222), who meet the following criteria: a ranking in the top 20% of have attained a "B" or better in all mathematics courses, all business administration majors for the academic year; and who rank in the upper 35% of their class by GPA. at least a 3.3 total and 3.3 major GPA on a 4.0 scale; no grades less than a "C"; completion of at least 70 credits Kappa Omicron Nu-Fashion Merchandising Honor towards the baccalaureate degree; completion of at least Society 30 credits towards the major; and submission of a Kappa Omicron Nu promotes empowered leaders who resume and assigned essay to the SBD faculty officers for use an integrative approach to enhance quality of living review and affirmation. through excellence in scholarship, leadership, and research. Kappa Omicron Nu recognizes high Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society achievement in academics and scholarship. The Nu Alpha Lambda Omicron, Stevenson University’s chapter Alpha Eta chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu at Stevenson of Sigma Tau Delta, confers distinction upon students of University invites students in Fashion Merchandising and English language and literature in undergraduate, Fashion Design who meet the following requirements: at graduate, and professional studies. Students majoring in least 60 credit hours completed, with 30 of those English language and literature and interdisciplinary completed at Stevenson University, and have a GPA in studies (with English as one of the focuses), or minoring the top 25% of their major. in English who have an overall GPA of 3.00 or better and have an average in their English classes of 3.00 or better Lambda Epsilon Chi – National Honor Society for are eligible for membership. Members are recognized for Paralegal Studies their outstanding achievements and may enrich their Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is open to full-time and part- educational experience by taking part in chapter time legal studies students in good standing who activities, competing for national awards and demonstrate superior academic performance by having a scholarships, and attending the annual Sigma Tau Delta cumulative grade point average and a grade point convention. They may also contribute to The Rectangle, average in their legal studies classes of at least 3.50 and the society’s literary publication. who have completed at least two-thirds of the program. Members are selected by legal studies faculty based on a Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of written application for membership, faculty Nursing recommendations, and demonstration of service and Rho Epsilon, Stevenson University's chapter of Sigma dedication to the legal profession. Theta Tau International, is open to undergraduate and graduate nursing candidates who demonstrate scholastic Lambda Pi Eta – Honor Society of the National achievement, academic integrity, and leadership qualities. Communication Association Student candidates are invited to join the society when Lambda Pi Eta's goals are to recognize, foster, and they meet specific membership requirements. These reward outstanding scholastic achievement in requirements can be reviewed at nursingsociety.org. communication studies; to stimulate interest in the field Nurses in the community who demonstrate excellence in of communication; to promote and encourage practice and leadership may also be nominated. A formal professional development among communication majors; induction ceremony is held during the spring semester. to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau International is to in the field of communication; to establish and maintain create a community of leaders and scholars in practice, Academic Information| 51 education, and research to enhance the health of all people. The society supports learning and professional development of members to improve nursing care worldwide.

Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society Sigma Xi is an international, multidisciplinary society that promotes the health of the scientific enterprise, rewards excellence in scientific research, and encourages a sense of cooperation among scientists in all fields. Each May election to this international honor society is conferred upon students majoring in the sciences and mathematics who have excelled in conducting independent research and in communicating the results of their work, and who show great potential for a future in research.

Tau Upsilon Alpha – National Honor Society for Human Services Candidates for Stevenson University's Alpha Chapter of Tau Upsilon Alpha must be human services majors or minors, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.25, have completed three full-time semesters of university work, and be in the upper 35% of their class. In addition, they must agree to abide by the National Organization for Human Services' Code of Ethics. The mission of this honor society is to honor academic excellence; to foster lifelong learning, leadership, and development; and to promote excellence in service to humanity.

Upsilon Phi Delta- National Honor Society for Healthcare Management The purposes of UPD are to: elevate the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally educated women and men in health administration and leadership, recognize and encourage scholarship in healthcare administration, recognize students who achieve distinction in healthcare administration studies in universities and colleges, provide financial assistance through scholarships to outstanding students pursuing graduate studies.

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Business Administration Requirements The courses listed below are required for completion of the Description bachelor’s degree in business administration. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Business Administration Program Description Educational Experience (SEE). The business administration major is designed to give Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in graduates the knowledge, skills, critical thinking ability, and the course descriptions. technological competence essential to be successful in business, such as conducting research, analyzing Major Requirements: information, and communicating effectively. The business GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 administration major provides a strong foundation in ACC 140 Financial Accounting 3 business functions and includes courses in management, ACC 141 Managerial Accounting 3 marketing, finance, accounting, economics, information EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 systems, international business, and business law. EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Additionally, students select electives from the disciplines FIN 300 Principles of Finance 3 above to develop a greater degree of specialization INBUS Any International Business Course 3 according to their individual interests and career goals. The IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 business administration curriculum also provides graduates IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 with an excellent background to continue their education LAW 208 Business Law 3 by pursuing a graduate degree in business or a business- MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 related field. MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 Objectives MGT 210 Business Writing 3 MGT 308 Business Ethics 3 Business Administration Program Outcomes MGT 310 Organizational Behavior 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business MGT 312 Analysis of the Managerial 3 Administration, graduates will be able to: Environment MGT 313 Operations Management 3 1. Describe and explain business functions and technology MGT 430 Business Capstone Seminar 3 affecting the conduct and structure of business organizations. Five focused electives (15 credits): 2. Analyze and explain business problems and propose See advisor for list of focused electives. solutions, both independently and in teams. 3. Communicate business information in both oral and Minor in Business Administration written expression. A minor in business administration is not available; 4. Identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical issues, principles, however, students majoring in other fields who have an and practices that affect business in domestic and interest in business may consider completing a minor in global environments. management or marketing. Please see a Student Success Coach for more information. Specific information regarding 5. Pursue contemporary business careers. minor requirements may be found in the Academic Policies Information (p. 38) section of the catalog. Business Administration Program Policies Other Options Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major, Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's and the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all major and option is available for students majoring in business Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No administration who wish to combine their bachelor’s student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of to the next course without earning a grade of “C” or better Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below “C” is option may earn their master's degree in as little as one earned in a major course, the student must repeat that year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must course. formally apply for entrance into a bachelor's to master's option in their junior year. Once admitted into this A course may be repeated once without special permission. program, students develop an educational plan in Business administration majors must apply in writing to the consultation with their undergraduate and graduate Associate Dean for Stevenson University Online's Business advisors. For more information on this program, see Programs requesting permission to repeat a course for a the Admissions (p. 24) section of this catalog. second time. Those who do not successfully complete a major course with a grade of “C” or better after a third attempt will not be allowed to continue in the business administration program. Undergraduate Fields of Study| 53 must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Business Communication Educational Experience (SEE). Description Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions. Business Communication Program Description Major Requirements: The Business Communication program offers a Communication Core Required Courses - 30 credits communication degree with specialized skills and CM 101 Public Speaking 3 knowledge in business, writing, and design in order to CM 115 Interpersonal Communication 3 prepare competent communication practitioners. Students CM 205 Communication Ethics 3 majoring in Business Communication are prepared for a CM 211 Intercultural Communication 3 range of career opportunities in positions such as those CM 255 Small Group Communication 3 found in corporate communication, marketing, public CM 260 Business and Professional 3 relations, and non-profit leadership among others or to Communication enter graduate school. Graduates gain the skills necessary CM 275 Principles and Practices of Public 3 to listen to, appreciate, and empathize with diverse voices Relations and perspectives which enhances their problem-solving CM 310 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation 3 abilities and decision-making skills in both the public and CM 390 Organizational Communication 3 private sectors. CM 490 Capstone 3 Communication courses, along with those in business, Business Core Required Courses - 13 credits writing, and design, provide a firm foundation for MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 communication practitioners and the adaptable skills and MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly diverse, MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 expanding, and dynamic workforce. Students learn the core MKT 316 Principles of Negotiation and Sales 3 elements of competent communication to work with or on diverse communication and creative problem-solving and Writing Core Required Courses - 9 credits decision-making teams found in today’s market. CM 323 Writing for the Web 3 Coursework is enhanced and supplemented with practical GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 application through reflection on adult students’ lived MGT 210 Business Writing 3 experiences. Ultimately, graduates of this program are the Design Core Required Courses - 6 credits people that organizations and communities seek to help PHOTO 141 Basic Digital Photography 3 collaborate and connect with a myriad of individuals and VCD 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3 audiences. Technology Required Courses - 6 credits Objectives IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 IS 260 Presentation Theory and Application 3 Business Communication Program Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Other Options Communication, graduates will be able to: Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's 1. Apply communication concepts, theories and practices option is available for students majoring in business to diverse contexts and audiences. communication who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of 2. Assess competency of communication practices in Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this personal and professional settings. option may earn their master's degree in as little as one 3. Generate creative solutions to ethical and professional year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must problems through critical thinking and collaborative formally apply for entrance into a bachelor's to master's interaction. option in their junior year. Once admitted into this 4. Synthesize knowledge and skills in communication, program, students develop an educational plan in business, writing, and design in professional contexts consultation with their Student Success Coach. A master's outside the classroom. degree in Communication Studies is available. For more information on this program, see the Admissions (p. 24) 5. Interpret diverse perspectives and advocate with section in this catalog. empathy for oneself and others. Policies Business Information Systems Business Communication Program Policies Description Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and Business Information Systems Program Description Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No The business information systems (BIS) major is designed student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance for students interested in pursuing a career in business with to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better a focus on information technology management or e- in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is commerce technology. The use of information enabled by earned in a major course, the student must repeat that information systems is an essential element of strategy in course. organizations where information forms the basis for competing both nationally and globally. The responsibility Requirements of the technology manager or e-commerce technologist is to deliver information and information services to the end- The courses listed below are required for completion of the user, and to administer the information resources cost- bachelor’s degree in business communication. Students effectively. Organizations need competent technology 54| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog professionals who are problem solvers and who understand Technology Management Track Outcomes how to leverage the company's technology base to improve Upon completion of the technology management track, its competitive advantage. graduates will be able to: The BIS major consists of core courses in systems • Assess business problems and identify alternate architecture and development, networking, and database technology solutions. design, followed by a career-focused track in technology management or e-commerce technology. To prepare for • Explain the role of technology components in a network. the workplace, students take a series of practical • Apply key management principles in leading a project. information systems courses where they examine business • Discuss various IT alternatives with business and problems and the array of possible technology solutions. technology professionals. Students also take business administration courses in • Interpret the needs of customers and adapt them to accounting, management, and marketing. The program's different constituents. blend of practical business and technology courses prepares the graduate to enter business as a well-rounded E-Commerce Track Outcomes professional who knows how to think analytically, assess a Upon completion of the e-commerce technology track, business problem, and select the best technology solution. graduates will be able to: Many graduates of this bachelor's degree program elect to continue their education at the graduate level by pursuing • Construct electronic commerce solutions using various a master's in business and technology management. web architectures and design technologies. Most courses are offered either online in an 8-week format • Assemble electronic collaboration environments and or in an 8-week hybrid format where students meet one evaluate social networks in support of business night per week. Some courses are offered in a 16-week initiatives. online format. • Propose electronic commerce solutions for business problems and new business initiatives. Technology Management Track Description • Discuss server to server web data exchange issues. There is strong demand in the marketplace for managers of technology. These individuals have broad knowledge of • Explain and propose extensions to electronic commerce information systems combined with the ability to address business models. business-related issues as analysts and integrators. Students in this track will focus on data and database management, Policies security, business networks, e-commerce business solutions, Business Information Systems Program Policies and wireless technology. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, E-Commerce Track Description and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and Growth in the demand for e-commerce technologists is Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No expected to accelerate for the next 20-30 years. Upon student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance completion of the track, students will be able to construct to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better e-commerce solutions using various web architectures and in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is design technologies, assemble electronic collaboration earned in a major course, the student must repeat that environments, and evaluate social networks in support of course. business initiatives, propose e-commerce solutions for A course may be repeated twice without special permission. business problems and new business initiatives, solve server Information systems majors must apply in writing to the to server web data exchange issues, and explain and department chair requesting permission to attempt a propose extensions to e-commerce business models. course for a third time. Stevenson University does not grant credits or waivers for technical certifications. Objectives Requirements Business Information Systems Program Outcomes The courses listed below are required for completion of the Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business bachelor's degree in business information systems. Students Information Systems, graduates will be able to: must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson • Articulate technology skills learned and applied during Educational Experience (SEE). their academic career. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in • Perform those information technology tasks essential to the course descriptions. their chosen career path in application, network, or database design. Major Requirements: GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 • Communicate with confidence technology ideas in team IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 meetings and public forums. IS 140 Information Systems Architecture 3 • Demonstrate a professional competency in research, and Design analysis, and business writing. IS 150 Relational Database Design & SQL 3 • Converse in the languages of application, network, and with MS Access database design. IS 170 Systems Development with UML 3 IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 • Assess business problems using analytical and critical IS 231 Network Technologies 3 thought processes to identify the best technology IS 240 Programming Concepts 3 solution. IS 260 Presentation Theory and Application 3 • Pursue an IT career as a well-rounded technology IS 301 Principles of E-Commerce 3 professional, able to leverage talents and interests. IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 MGT 210 Business Writing 3 Undergraduate Fields of Study| 55 MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 Computer Information Systems One 300-400 Level INBUS, MGT or MKT course Description Take three of the following upper level courses: Computer Information Systems Program IS 320 Human-Computer Interaction 3 Description IS 350 IS Internship 3 The computer information systems (CIS) major is designed IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 for the student who is interested in pursuing a technical IS 380 Information Security for the 3 career in support of organizations. Employers are seeking Organization highly skilled technology professionals who know how to IS 475 Special Topics in Information 3 utilize technology to improve the organization’s competitive Systems edge. This major consists of core courses in applied IS 480 Technology Law 3 programming, network, and database design followed by IS 481 Project & Knowledge Management 3 an in-depth career-focused track in software design, IS 320: E-Commerce Track students must take IS-320 (E- network design, or computer forensics. The program’s in- Commerce Track Prerequisite). depth practical application of computer technology IS 380: Technology Management Track students may NOT prepares the graduate to enter the workplace as a well- take IS-380 (Technology Management Track Requirement). versed technology professional. Many graduates of this bachelor’s degree program elect to continue their Students must choose and complete the courses education at the graduate level by pursuing a master's in for one of the tracks listed below. business and technology management. Technology Management Track: CIS students will develop a portfolio of essential skills IS 280 Data Management 3 valued by employers. They will become problem-solvers IS 380 Information Security for the 3 who know how to think analytically, assess business Organization problems, and design the best technology solutions. IS 385 Management of Business Networks 3 Most courses are offered either online in an 8-week format IS 386 E-Commerce Business Solutions 3 or in an 8-week hybrid format where students meet one IS 387 Wireless Technology Solutions for 3 night per week. Some courses are offered in a 16-week the Office online format. E-Commerce Technology Track: IS 343 Web Architecture & Design 3 Computer Forensics Track Description Technologies Computer forensics is the use of specialized computer IS 361 E-Collaboration and Social 3 investigation techniques to identify, collect, preserve, Networking examine, and analyze digital evidence for presentation in IS 386 E-Commerce Business Solutions 3 criminal or civil proceedings. Specialized tools enable the IS 443 XML E-Business Applications 3 computer forensics investigator to develop timelines IS 462 Current Topics in E-Commerce 3 reconstructing computer usage across the Internet and corporate local area networks. The CIS computer forensics Minor in Information Systems track offers a solid foundation in computer security culminating with elite skills in computer forensics. With the A minor in information systems is available. Students who wish to pursue a minor in information systems may choose blend of security and forensics skills, graduates are not only any six IS courses from the business information systems or prepared with the knowledge to prevent, detect, and recover from unauthorized malicious intrusions into the computer information systems programs. The lowest acceptable grade is a “C“in all IS courses. All course organization’s infrastructure but also to collect the digital prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the evidence necessary to prosecute the intruders. Many graduates in this track elect to continue their education at selected course for a minor. Please see a Student Success Coach for more information. Specific information regarding the graduate level by pursuing a master's in forensic minor requirements may be found in the Academic studies. Information (p. 38) section of the catalog. Network Design Track Description Organizations today depend on complex multi-vendor Other Options technology infrastructures and highly skilled technical staff Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's to support day-to-day operations. The CIS network design option is available for students majoring in business track prepares graduates with a blend of experience in information systems who wish to combine their bachelor’s leading Microsoft, UNIX, and Cisco technologies. Students coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of take courses in Windows and UNIX server administration, Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this network security, e-mail server and web server option may earn their master's degree in as little as one administration, Cisco routing, wireless networks, and mobile year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must communication systems, all essential technology skills for formally apply for entrance into a bachelor's to master's the IT network professional. option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in Software Design Track Description consultation with their Student Success Coach. For more Software applications are developed for commercial off- information on this program, see the Admissions (p. the-shelf use or to solve specific internal organizational 24) section of this catalog. problems. The process consists of requirements analysis, data gathering, software design, coding, testing and maintenance. The CIS software design track prepares graduates with end-to-end practical experience in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions 56| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog for the workplace. Students take courses in leading • Integrate database solutions with web and desktop programming languages including C#, JAVA, ASP.NET, and applications. Visual Basic.NET, using high value systems development • Develop software solutions for wireless handheld tools such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio.NET and IBM’s devices. WebSphere. This is a high-growth IT career field for those skilled in these cutting-edge technologies. Policies Objectives Computer Information Systems Program Policies Computer Information Systems Program Outcomes Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No Information Systems, graduates will be able to: student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance • Articulate technology skills learned and applied during to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better their academic career. in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is • Perform those information technology tasks essential to earned in a major course, the student must repeat that their chosen career path in application, network, or course. database design. A course may be repeated twice without special permission. • Communicate with confidence technology ideas in team Information systems majors must apply in writing to the meetings and public forums. department chair requesting permission to attempt a course for a third time. Stevenson University does not grant • Demonstrate a professional competency in research, credits or waivers for technical certifications. analysis, and business writing. • Converse in the languages of application, network, and Requirements database design. The courses listed below are required for completion of the • Assess business problems using analytical and critical bachelor's degree in computer information systems. thought processes to identify the best technology Students must also complete the requirements for the solution. Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). • Pursue an IT career as a well-rounded technology Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in professional, able to leverage talents and interests. the course descriptions. Computer Forensics Track Outcomes Major Requirements: Upon completion of the computer forensics track, GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 graduates will be able to: IS 135 MS Office Applications 3 IS 140 Information Systems Architecture 3 • Analyze and manipulate complex network and Design infrastructures. IS 150 Relational Database Design & SQL 3 • Design and implement a network security plan. with MS Access • Construct an incident response team. IS 170 Systems Development with UML 3 IS 201 Management Information Systems 3 • Evaluate an end-to-end computer forensics IS 231 Network Technologies 3 investigation. IS 240 Programming Concepts 3 • Carry out evidence collection according to established IS 260 Presentation Theory and Application 3 protocols. IS 301 Principles of E-Commerce 3 • Assemble testimonial evidence to act as an expert IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 witness at a trial. MGT 204 Principles of Management 3 MGT 210 Business Writing 3 Network Design Track Outcomes MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 Upon completion of the network design track, graduates Take four of the following Upper Division courses: will be able to: IS 320 Human-Computer Interaction 3 • Assess business problems and implement the best IS 350 IS Internship 3 network solution. IS 365 Writing for IS Applications 3 • Apply knowledge of operating systems to construct IS 380 Information Security for the 3 various networking environments. Organization IS 475 Special Topics in Information 3 • Design messaging systems for problem reporting and Systems resolution. IS 480 Technology Law 3 • Formulate secure network infrastructures in efficient IS 481 Project & Knowledge Management 3 topologies. Take any two of the following Business electives: • Implement integrated voice and data services. MKT 206 Principles of Marketing 3 Software Design Track Outcomes One 300-400 Level INBUS, MGT or MKT course Upon completion of the software design track, graduates will be able to: Students must choose and complete the courses • Assess business problems and select and implement the for one of the tracks listed below. best programming language environment. Software Design Track: • Formulate software solutions for the desktop computing IS 241 C# Object Oriented Programming 3 platform. IS 252 Advanced SQLQuery Design with 3 Oracle & SQL Server • Design software solutions for the Internet. Undergraduate Fields of Study| 57 IS 343 Web Architecture & Design 3 Technologies Criminal Justice IS 345 Java Programming 3 IS 348 Advanced Business Applications 3 Description IS 349 Service-Oriented Architecture and 3 Criminal Justice Program Description Dynamic Web Development IS 444 Wireless Application Development 3 The criminal justice program has a commitment to improving the quality of justice through education, Network Design Track: research, and public service. The faculty of the criminal IS 232 TCP and IP Communication Protocols 3 justice program recognizes its mission as threefold. for Windows and UNIX IS 235 Advanced Windows Server 3 The program is dedicated to offering its majors a state-of- Architecture & Administration the-art education in criminal justice by providing them with IS 331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing 3 a comprehensive and critical understanding of the criminal IS 332 High Speed Broadband Networks 3 justice system and the society in which it functions. The IS 335 Wireless LANS and Mobile 3 faculty is committed to addressing the needs of our Communication Systems students and to preparing them to move into criminal IS 431 Exchange Server & Messaging 3 justice careers or postgraduate work as liberally educated, Systems intellectually mature, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive IS 432 Network Security-Firewalls, IDS, and 3 professionals. Moreover, the program is dedicated to Counter Measures providing students throughout the university with opportunities to examine critically the broad questions of Computer Forensics Track: how justice is administered in American society and globally IS 232 TCP and IP Communication Protocols 3 as well as confront the fundamental issues of criminal for Windows and UNIX justice, which they face as professionals and as involved IS 235 Advanced Windows Server 3 citizens. Architecture & Administration IS 331 CISCO TCP and IP Routing 3 The criminal justice program is also dedicated to excellence IS 391 Incident Response and Investigation 3 in research and scholarship by tackling criminal justice issues. The faculty is also committed to research that Methods IS 392 Information Systems Forensics 3 advances the teaching, assessment, and knowledge base of Internals-Auditing the field of criminal justice and also research that has policy implications and serves the goals of equity and efficiency in IS 393 Forensic Evidence Collection Tools 3 and Techniques the administration of justice. IS 432 Network Security-Firewalls, IDS, and 3 Finally, this program has a special commitment to providing Counter Measures the expertise of its faculty as a resource to assist criminal justice and social service agencies in the realms of applied Minor in Information Systems research, policy development, training, and planned change to meet the social and technological challenges of the 21st A minor in information systems is available. Students who century. wish to pursue a minor in information systems may choose any six IS courses from the business information systems or In order to accomplish our mission, our program pledges computer information systems programs. IS 135 will count to: toward the minor. The lowest acceptable grade is a “C“in all • Provide a state-of-the-art curriculum and educational IS courses. All course prerequisites must be met to be environment. eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see • Foster the talent development of students, faculty, and a Student Success Coach for more information. Specific staff. information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information (p. 38) section of the catalog. • Integrate technology into the curriculum, including web enhanced instruction. Other Options • Promote each student's capacity for self-directed, life- Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's long learning. option is available for students majoring in computer • Ensure learner-centeredness in order to maximize information systems who wish to combine their bachelor’s learning. coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of • Support faculty scholarly endeavors and research Stevenson’s graduate programs. Students choosing this activities. option may earn their master's degree in as little as one • Enhance quality through a commitment to continuous year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must improvement. formally apply for entrance into a bachelor's to master's option in their junior year. Once admitted into this • Reinforce the value of service to the community. program, students develop an educational plan in • Develop ongoing partnerships and collaboration with consultation with their Student Success Coach. For more criminal justice agencies. information on this program see the Admissions (p. • Expand placement opportunities of graduates. 24) section of this catalog. • Inspire a sense of pride in being a graduate of the criminal justice program at Stevenson University. Most courses are scheduled in an 8-week online format. Some courses are offered in a 16-week online format. 58| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Objectives See advisor for list of focused electives. Criminal Justice Program Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Minor in Criminal Justice Justice, graduates will be able to: A minor in criminal justice is available. All course 1. Articulate the theories, policies, practices, processes, and prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the reforms of the major institutions of social control. selected course for a minor. Please see a Student Success Coach for more information. Specific information regarding 2. Apply the theories and principles of both substantive minor requirements may be found in the Academic and procedural law that regulate the justice system. Information (p. 38) section of the catalog. 3. Formulate a problem and assemble relevant information in order to develop a well-considered solution in a Other Options formal proposal and research paper. Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's 4. Employ an ethical framework to reach judgments and option is available for students majoring in criminal justice make decisions as a criminal justice professional. who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work 5. Apply classroom learning in an area of the criminal toward a master's degree in one of Stevenson's graduate justice system through direct experience (or "through an programs. Students choosing this option may earn their experiential learning opportunity") in a criminal or master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's juvenile justice agency or organization or through a degree. Interested students must formally apply for capstone course. entrance into a bachelor's to master's option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an Policies educational plan in consultation with their Student Success Coach. For more information on this program, see the Criminal Justice Program Policies Admissions (p. 24) section of this catalog. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and Interdisciplinary Studies Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance Description to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below a "C" is Interdisciplinary Studies Program Description earned in a major course, the student must repeat that The interdisciplinary studies program is designed for course. students who have changed their major, attended several A course may be repeated once without special permission. institutions, or have multiple educational goals. It provides Criminal justice majors must apply in writing to the flexibility to students whose academic interests cannot be Associate Dean, Business Programs requesting permission captured in a singularly-focused major. to attempt a course for a third time. Working closely with a Student Success Coach, students have the ability to design a tailored course of study that Requirements enables them to have two areas of content focus (program The courses listed below are required for completion of the cores). Program cores that can be completed through bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Students must also Stevenson University Online are business administration, complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational business communication, criminal justice, information Experience (SEE). systems, legal studies, and management. It is also possible Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in to transfer a program core in a content area from prior educational experiences that aligns with a major or minor the course descriptions. offered at Stevenson University. Students should consult Major Requirements: with an Enrollment Counselor for more information. GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 Courses are offered either in an 8-week online format or a LAW 204 Constitutional Law 3 16-week online format. LAW 215 Criminal Law 3 LAW 322 Criminal Investigation and 3 Objectives Procedure MATH 136 Introduction to Statistics 4 Interdisciplinary Studies Program Outcomes POSCI 205 State & Local Government 3 Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Interdisciplinary Studies, graduates will be able to: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 1. Demonstrate general knowledge in the liberal arts. CJUS 210 Writing for Criminal Justice 3 2. Demonstrate an understanding of content in two CJUS 265 The Juvenile Justice System 3 academic disciplines. CJUS 275 Corrections 3 3. Demonstrate effective communication by engaging in CJUS 280 Law Enforcement 3 inquiry and reflection on a topic of personal interest. CJUS 285 Criminology 3 CJUS 305 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Policies CJUS 325 Civil Liability in Criminal Justice 3 CJUS 345 Victimology 3 Interdisciplinary Studies Program Policies CJUS 385 Research Methods in Criminal 3 Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, Justice and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and CJUS 495 Criminal Justice Capstone 3 Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No Select Four Focused Electives (12 credits): student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance Undergraduate Fields of Study| 59 to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better • Prepare bankruptcy schedules and tax forms in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is The ultimate goal of the legal studies program is to fully earned in a major course, the student must repeat that prepare students for employment by law firms, corporate course. law departments, government agencies, legal aid providers, and other employers in the legal profession. Students gain Requirements an extensive knowledge of numerous areas of law and The courses listed below are required for completion of the practical experience to enable them to perform tasks in bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Students must specific legal specialty areas. By taking a combination of law also complete the requirements for the Stevenson and liberal arts courses each semester, students are able to Educational Experience (SEE). pursue their legal interests immediately and develop skills Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in gradually. the course descriptions. Students may select a sequence of courses that permits Major Requirements: them to focus on a specific area within the legal studies curriculum, such as corporate law, estate administration, or The major is comprised of 36 credits of courses selected litigation. Students perform an internship, typically in the from two disciplines, identified as program cores (at least sophomore or junior year, and complete a legal capstone 18 credits of which must be at the 300- and 400-level). A course in their senior year. Students may participate in a minimum of 12 credits is required in one program core. law clinic, as an elective course in their major, and gain GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 experience by providing pro bono paralegal services in the INDSC 260 Introduction to Interdisciplinary 3 community. Studies Courses are offered days, evenings, and most courses are INDSC 350 Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 6 offered online. All students must complete a minimum of INDSC 360 Interdisciplinary Research and 3 ten semester credits in traditional classroom instruction. The Writing following required courses are offered on campus in a INDSC 450 Senior Project: Seminar in 3 hybrid format: Interdisciplinary Studies • LAW 102 Introduction to Legal Studies Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies • LAW 125 Legal Research and Writing I A minor in Interdisciplinary Studies is not available. • LAW 210 Legal Research and Writing II • LAW 216 Civil Litigation and Pleading Other Options • LAW 480 Legal Studies Capstone Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's option is available for students majoring in interdisciplinary Objectives studies who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a master’s degree in one of Stevenson’s Legal Studies Program Outcomes graduate programs. Students choosing this option may earn Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Legal their master's degree in as little as one year after their Studies, graduates will be able to: bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply 1. Conduct research using all appropriate resources to for entrance into a bachelor's to master's option in their identify and obtain relevant legal authority. junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their 2. Compose documents based on factual investigation, Student Success Coach. For more information on this legal research, and analysis to inform and/or persuade. program see the Admissions (p. 24) section of this catalog. 3. Apply legal terminology, principles of law, and rules of ethical legal practice to the performance of paralegal Legal Studies services. 4. Operate as productive and professional members of a Description legal services delivery team using appropriate communication, technology, and time-management Legal Studies Program Description skills. Stevenson University's legal studies program, the first in the 5. Perform substantive legal work under the direction of an state, and one of the first in the nation to be approved by attorney, as permitted by law. the American Bar Association attracts students who have logical and analytical minds, possess organizational skills, Policies and pay attention to detail. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by Legal Studies Program Policies law. However, working under the supervision of an attorney, Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, paralegals are vital members of the legal team. They and the lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all major and perform such functions as: Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No • Legal research and writing student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance • Conduct factual investigations to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite course(s). When a grade below "C" is • Interview clients and witnesses earned in a major course, the student must repeat that • Draft pleadings and motions course. • Manage trial preparation and litigation support Legal studies majors who do not successfully complete a • Draft contracts and real estate documents LAW course with a grade of “C" or better after a third attempt will not be allowed to continue in the legal studies • Administer estates and guardianships program. • Apply for intellectual property registrations 60| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Students must take a minimum of 18 credits or the Major Requirements: equivalent of legal specialty courses at Stevenson University GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 to earn a degree in legal studies. A legal specialty course is ACC 215 Survey of Accounting 3 a LAW course that covers substantive law or legal POSCI 102 American Government: Political 3 procedures or process, has been developed for paralegals, Institutions and Procedures emphasizes practical paralegal skills, and meets the LAW 102 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 American Bar Association's (ABA) instructional methodology LAW 112 Torts 3 requirements. The legal studies program offers traditional, LAW 114 Estates and Trusts 3 hybrid, and online delivery of legal specialty courses LAW 120 Contract Law 3 approved by the ABA, as well as other LAW courses. LAW 125 Legal Research and Writing I 3 Students must take a minimum of ten semester credits or LAW 130 Business Organizations Law 3 the equivalent of legal specialty courses through traditional LAW 204 Constitutional Law 3 classroom instruction. LAW 210 Legal Research and Writing II 3 Credit for equivalent law courses considered legal specialty LAW 216 Civil Litigation and Pleading 3 courses under the ABA Guidelines is accepted for students LAW 225A Internship: Part I 1 transferring from paralegal programs, whether ABA- LAW 225B Internship: Part II 2 approved or not. If a student has earned credit from an LAW 352 Law Office Technology 3 institution that is not ABA-approved, the Associate Dean, LAW 480 Legal Studies Capstone 3 Business Programs reviews the description of the course Six Law electives, two of which may be at the lower level content, the course syllabus (if necessary), and information (18 credits). about the institution before credit is transferred for equivalent law courses. A maximum of 24 credits will be Minor in Legal Studies accepted for equivalent law courses. A minor in legal studies is available. The minor in legal Although Stevenson University policy is that internships studies is not intended to prepare students to work as performed at other institutions do not transfer, there is an paralegals and is not approved by the American Bar exception for students who perform paralegal internships Association. All course prerequisites must be met to be with ABA-approved paralegal programs at other institutions. eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see If a student successfully completes a three-credit internship a Student Success Coach for more information. Specific class at an ABA-approved paralegal program, the internship information regarding minor requirements may be found in requirement (LAW 225) can be waived and the student will the Academic Information (p. 38) section of the catalog. take another three credit legal specialty course (upper- or lower- level) in its place. Other Options Some students work as paralegals while completing the Bachelor's to Master's Option: The bachelor's to master's legal studies program. These students may apply for a option is available for students majoring in legal studies waiver of the internship requirement (LAW 225). Paperwork who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work from the student and the employer is required to verify that toward a master's degree in one of Stevenson's graduate the student performed paralegal tasks and worked a programs. Students choosing this option may earn their minimum of 135 hours. If approved, the student will take master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's another three credit legal specialty course (upper- or lower- degree. Interested students must formally apply for level) in place of the internship class. Students working full- entrance into a bachelor's to master's option in their junior time, not as paralegals, can satisfy the internship year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an requirement by completing a virtual internship as a educational plan in consultation with their Student Success paralegal, supervised by Stevenson University Online. This Coach. For more information on this program see the three credit virtual internship class is considered non-legal Admissions (p. 24) section of this catalog. specialty. The award of legal specialty credits through examination or Legal Studies Second Bachelor's Degree portfolio is monitored to ensure that the quality and integrity of the legal program are maintained. A maximum Legal Studies Second Bachelor's Program of six legal specialty credits can be earned through Description examination or portfolio. To receive credit for prior learning Stevenson’s second bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, for a legal specialty course through examination or which also is approved by the American Bar Association, is portfolio, the examination or portfolio must be evaluated by a 33-credit program. Students are required to complete the a faculty evaluator. In conducting this evaluation, the faculty core courses, totaling 15 credits, plus six law electives, four evaluator will ensure that the credit sought can be classified of which must be at the upper level. The five core courses as legal specialty, the student meets the course objectives are offered in an 8-week hybrid format. The law electives and practical skills to be developed for the course for which are offered in 8-week online sessions. The following courses credit is sought, the student meets the needs of the legal are required. community the program serves, and the student’s work is Program Requirements: comparable to course work offered within the legal studies LAW 102 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 program. LAW 125 Legal Research and Writing I 3 LAW 210 Legal Research and Writing II 3 Requirements LAW 216 Civil Litigation and Pleading 3 The courses listed below are required for completion of the LAW 480 Legal Studies Capstone 3 bachelor's degree in legal studies. Students must also LAW Two lower-level LAW electives 6 complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Four upper-level LAW electives 12 Experience (SEE). Two lower-level LAW electives: 100- or 200- level. Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in Four upper-level LAW electives: 300- or 400- level. the course descriptions. Undergraduate Fields of Study| 61 The RN to BS Option at Stevenson University partners with Nursing - RN to BS Option several community colleges across the state. In order to increase RNs' accessibility to baccalaureate education, Statement of Purpose curricular articulation agreements are in place with the The philosophy of the nursing program is articulated as following colleges: follows: • Anne Arundel Community College “The Stevenson University nursing program, as an • Baltimore City Community College integral part of its parent institution, is dedicated to the • Carroll Community College pursuit of higher learning grounded in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The philosophy and curricular focus of • Chesapeake College the nursing program emphasizes the ethic of caring, • College of Southern Maryland critical thinking, and a spirit of inquiry in education, • Community College of Baltimore County practice, service, and research. The nursing faculty believes nursing is a professional discipline with • Hagerstown Community College academic and practice dimensions. The nursing faculty • Harford Community College values scholarship and academic integrity and seeks to • Howard Community College foster professional involvement and life-long learning in students and graduates. The essence of nursing is • Montgomery College grounded in the philosophy of caring. The nursing • Prince George's Community College faculty believes that caring exists in authentic Transfer guides allow registered nurses to complete all non- relationships through which all persons are respected nursing program requirements at the community college. and nurtured. Within these co-created relationships, The RN to BS courses will be completed through Stevenson caring opens the possibility of transformation, inviting University, at the Owings Mills site, at a hospital partner growth, healing, and wholeness of persons, families, and site, at the community college site, or online. communities. In the reflective practice of nursing and Prior to enrolling in NURS 424 - Health in the Community, nursing education, a caring environment affirms diversity the student will be required to: in ways of being and ways of knowing.” • Submit proof of health insurance coverage. Description • Submit current CPR certification. Nursing Program Description • Substantiate adherence to the Department of Nursing's Health Requirements. Stevenson University offers the RN to BS option for registered nurses who would like to obtain a bachelor’s Course Requirements for RN to BS and RN to MS degree in nursing. The curriculum is offered in an Students accelerated format and designed to enable online learners The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing requires a to complete the baccalaureate degree in nursing as part- minimum of 120 credit hours. The following are the major time students taking one nursing course at a time. courses required for students in the RN/BS and RN/MS All RN to BS courses are offered in 8-week sessions, with options. These courses must be taken at Stevenson the exception of NURS 424 – Health in the Community, University. which is offered in a full 16-week semester. Multiple entry • GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice and exit points along the way enable registered nurses to complete requirements according to professional and • NURS 312 Physical Assessment and Pathophysiology personal goals. Some RN to BS courses are offered in a • NURS 313 Professional Seminar I hybrid format, combining online and face-to-face delivery, • NURS 315 Information Technology in Nursing and at various locations throughout Maryland. All RNBS courses Health Care are offered online throughout the year, allowing RNs to • NURS 414 Nursing Leadership for RNs schedule their academic work in keeping with family and work responsibilities. • NURS 415 Professional Seminar II The RN to BS option is a concentrated program for the • NURS 418 Nursing Research for RNs registered nurse, who is highly motivated, self-directed, and • NURS 424 Health in the Community able to participate in independent learning activities. The • NURS 434 Professional Seminar III Stevenson University nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is • NURS 515 Concepts of Nursing Informatics (RN to MS approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. only) Qualified registered nurses must successfully complete a The following program requirements may be completed at total of 120 credits, of which 30 credits must be taken at another college or university and transferred to Stevenson. Stevenson University. RNs may transfer prerequisite non- • Anatomy and Physiology I and II nursing courses and college core courses, but the RN to BS • Microbiology nursing program requirements must be taken at Stevenson University. Students who take community college courses • Introduction to Psychology are required to submit official transcripts at the completion • Introduction to Sociology of their courses in order to obtain credit for these courses. • Human Growth & Development The RN to BS courses required at Stevenson University total • Communication 30 credits. In accordance with the Maryland Articulation Model, Stevenson University will award 30 upper-division • Chemistry nursing credits to the registered nurse with an active, • Nutrition unencumbered nursing license upon enrollment in the RN • Statistics to BS Option. • Ethics 62| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Stevenson University Online Articulated College NURS 313 Professional Seminar I 4 Transfer (SUO ACT) ** NURS 315 Information Technology in Nursing 3 In addition to the above courses, students who earn an and Health Care Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Science (A.S.) NURS 414 Nursing Leadership For RNs 3 degree may be awarded up to 21 credits towards NURS 415 Professional Seminar II 3 Stevenson’s general education requirements and electives in NURS 418 Nursing Research for RNs 3 the RN to BS or RN to MS option. The 21 credits include NURS 424 Health in the Community 5 the 3 credit ENG 152 course, 9 credits in humanities, 3 NURS 434 Professional Seminar III 3 credits in fine arts and 3-6 credits within the general Please refer to the course requirements for RN to BS electives. Students section of the program description for additional **Students who did not earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or course requirements. an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree may need to take Students who have been accepted into the RN to MS additional courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor option will take the first graduate nursing course to fulfill for further details. the elective requirement. Objectives Minor in Nursing - RN to BS Option Nursing Program Outcomes There is no minor in the nursing - accelerated RN to BS option. Based upon the concepts of person, health, environment, nursing and facilitation of learning as identified in the Other Options philosophy of the Stevenson University nursing program, the faculty subscribes to an organizing framework in which RN to MS Option: caring is firmly established in the practice of professional Why choose Stevenson's RN to MS option? nursing. Graduates will be prepared to practice professional This option was designed to give registered nurses who do nursing. not yet have a baccalaureate degree in nursing the Upon completion of the Stevenson University baccalaureate knowledge and skills necessary to earn a baccalaureate nursing program, graduates will be able to: degree. They then proceed directly into the master's 1. Integrate the concepts of caring in nursing practice in program to pursue a concentration in either diverse health care settings across the health-illness leadership/management, education, or population-based continuum. care coordination. 2. Engage in holistic reflective nursing practice informed by Although the most important aspect of applying to the RN the arts, sciences, and humanities. to MS option at Stevenson may be the student's stated intention of wishing to make a difference in the nursing 3. Exhibit competencies in critical thinking, communication, field, there are several other advantages for students, evidence-based decision making, scholarly inquiry and including: technical skills in the practice of nursing. • The need to submit only one application for both the 4. Integrate professional competencies in the nursing roles undergraduate and graduate programs. of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care and participate as an active member of the profession. • The familiarity with Stevenson's educational culture, its policies and procedures, the technology environment, 5. Assume ethical and legal responsibility and fellow students, and faculty and staff that make for an accountability in nursing practice, exemplifying the easier transition from the undergraduate to the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, graduate program. and social justice. • The ability to take a graduate course to meet a 6. Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision-making in requirement for the bachelor's degree. Credits from that creating caring environments to promote health and course will then count toward the MS program healing in individuals, families, communities, and global requirements. populations. • The first graduate course is billed at the undergraduate Policies tuition rate. RN to MS Admissions Criteria Nursing Program Policies • To be considered for the RN to MS option, applicants Students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all must have an active RN license and a cumulative grade required Stevenson nursing courses. If a student receives a point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above on a four-point "C-", "D+", "D", or "F" in any nursing course, the course scale from previous academic work, and they must must be repeated and a "C" or better must be achieved. A submit two letters of recommendation. maximum of one nursing course may be repeated once throughout the nursing program. Students who earn a • Students meeting these criteria may be accepted to the second grade of "C-", "D+", "D", or "F" in a nursing course RN to MS option. To be admitted to the MS program will be automatically dismissed from the RN to BS option. after earning the BS, students must have a GPA of 3.00 or above in the RN to BS courses, have completed all Requirements non-nursing courses, and continue to hold an active RN license. The following are the major courses required for students in the RN to BS option. Students who start the RN to BS option and later decide that the RN to MS option would have been a better choice Major Requirements: for them, can still apply. Criteria for admission are the GPS 200 Adult Learning Theory & Practice 3 following: completion of at least 12 RN to BS credits, GPA NURS 312 Physical Assessment and 3 of 3.00 or above, and completion of the application for Pathophysiology admission. Undergraduate Fields of Study| 63 Associate to Bachelor's (ATB) Degree Nursing Option: The Associate to Bachelor's (ATB) option is designed for students who want to be concurrently enrolled in a community college nursing program and the RN to BS option at Stevenson University. Currently, Stevenson University partners with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and Carroll Community College (CCC). Additional ATM partnerships are being developed. To be eligible for the ATB option, students must first be accepted to the respective community college nursing program. Interested applicants must meet all admissions criteria for both Stevenson University and the community college. Admission is a collaborative decision between Stevenson University and the community college. ATB Admissions Criteria Only those students who have already been accepted into the participating college’s associate degree nursing program are eligible to apply to the ATB option. Students must fulfill all requirements for the Stevenson University Bachelor’s degree as listed in the RN to BS option including those courses which are prerequisites for the ATB option. Students interested in this option should contact the ATB Coordinator in Stevenson University Online. 64| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Undergraduate Courses

CM 205 - Communication Ethics ACC - Accounting Courses BIO-Biology Courses (3 credits) ACC 140 - Financial Accounting BIO 240 - Nutrition (3 credits) Introduces students to the field of communication ethics. Students will (3 credits) Examines the effect of nutritional status, food habits and food critically analyze how ethics and Introduces students to financial communication intersect in consumption on human health. accounting, a system which provides contemporary public issues. information for decision makers Nutritional requirements at different stages of human development and Communication ethics, as a response external to the business entity, and responsibility in all interactions, various nutrients contained in primarily by means of general-purpose will be stressed. The course will financial statements. Topics include representative food categories are covered. Techniques and procedures identify the questions that ethical the elements of financial statements, communication raises as a starting for the application of nutrition the application of accounting theory point for practical decision-making. and generally accepted accounting knowledge in the context of theory and generally accepted socioeconomic factors and consumer SEE Certification: Communication accounting principles to business concerns are discussed. Specific Intensive and Humanities. Offered: Fall transactions, ethics, and internal application to nursing care is and Spring. controls. described. Restricted to nursing majors. This course does not satisfy a CM 211 - Intercultural Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 151 and Communication (3 credits) MATH 135. Offered: Fall and Spring. minor requirement in biology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Emphasizes a connection between ACC 141 - Managerial Accounting the following required science courses: communication theory and practice in (3 credits) BIO 113, BIO 113L, BIO 203, BIO 222, multicultural contexts. Students learn and CHEM 110, CHEM 110L. to identify barriers that exist in Introduces students to managerial communicating across cultures and to accounting. Students learn how to weigh strategies that help manage or prepare and use financial information CM - Communication Studies overcome such obstacles in an effort to make internal decisions. Topics Courses at promoting effective intercultural include managerial accounting communication. concepts, accounting for CM 101 - Public Speaking (3 Prerequisite: Sophomore status. manufacturing firms, cost systems, credits) standard costs, segment reporting, CM 255 - Small Group profit planning, budgeting, and Focuses on the development of skills performance measurement. in the writing and presenting of Communication (3 credits) various types of speeches. Students Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Examines theories, research, and case ACC 140 Financial Accounting. SEE will practice and deliver several studies of small group and team Certification: Quantitative Literacy. speeches with the goals to inform, communication. Students engage in persuade, and entertain audiences. Offered: Fall and Spring. exercises that help them to move from Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: theoretical discussions into application ACC 215 - Survey of Accounting Communication Intensive. and experience of the concepts (3 credits) presented. CM 115 - Interpersonal Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Explains, in an abbreviated format, Communication (3 credits) financial accounting for those majors CM 101 and prior CM courses. Emphasizes a connection between whose curriculum is not based on the CM 260 - Business and financial aspects of business. This theory and practice to course provides an overview of the comprehensively view the concepts Professional Communication (3 accounting process through the and research in dyadic interpersonal credits) examination of the purchase/payments communication. Students improve Focuses on practice in effective and sales/collections cycles of a upon a wide range of interpersonal speaking and writing within the business. It will also provide an skills to apply these to personal, social, contexts of business and related introduction to the debt and equity and workplace relationships. In professions. addition, issues of cultural diversity, instruments used in financing Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ethics, technology, and power are business. Restricted to non- CM 101 and prior CM courses. accounting and non-business covered. administration majors. Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: CM 275 - Principles and Practices Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or Communication Intensive. of Public Relations (3 credits) higher. Examines the historical roots of public relations combined with the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of public relations Undergraduate Courses| 65 practitioners. This course explores the the classroom. Students identify functions of actors in the criminal process of public relations, including opportunities and apply for internships justice system, such as victim, the research, planning, action and independently. Student placements offender, police, prosecuting and communication, and evaluation of must be approved before the start of defense attorneys, and courts and public relations initiatives. Through the internship. The internship corrections. Also covered is the critical analysis of contemporary public coordinator offers faculty oversight of criminal justice process from the relations case studies, students will the academic component and formation of laws to the final stages of assess and interpret both the guidance of the on-site internship. the treatment of criminals. successes and failures of for-profit and Students demonstrate achievement of Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: non-profit public relations goals with a daily journal, a self- Social Sciences. organizations. evaluation, a site evaluation, and an Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in on-site visit from the internship CJUS 210 - Writing for Criminal a 100-level CM course. coordinator. Students must complete Justice (3 credits) 120-hours in their internship. CM 310 - Conflict Resolution and Emphasizes the development of Prerequisite: Senior status, site reading, writing, and critical thinking Negotiation (3 credits) approval, and completion of MGT 204, skills in criminal justice. This course Focuses on conflict as inevitable and MKT 206, VCD 270, CM 254/ENG 254, provides students with the skills mainly productive. Students will CM 260, and one other business necessary to interpret literature in the examine definitions of conflict and course; permission of instructor field of criminal justice and to write develop knowledge and skills to required. and speak about criminal justice topics recognize and manage conflict. CM 402 - Special Topics in in an accurate, clear and concise Through theory, case studies, and manner. In addition to being practice, students will be given the Communication (3 credits) introduced to the basics of criminal opportunity to understand conflict in Rotates concepts covering various justice research and APA style, various contexts, for example, within aspects of communication that build students will be taught to take notes themselves, in relationships, and in upon and extend ideas addressed in effectively and to write reports, social organizations. the existing communication courses. histories, and scholarly essays, as well Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Topics will vary but may include as agency and court narratives. CM 101 and prior CM courses. communication in the media, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in psychology of advertising, gender ENG 152. SEE Certification: Writing CM 323 - Writing for the Web (3 differences in communication, and the Intensive. credits) politics of communication. This course may be repeated for credit if topics CJUS 265 - The Juvenile Justice Develops skills in writing for online are different. media, with a focus on the Internet's System (3 credits) non-linear, visual, and collaborative Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Examines the juvenile justice system possibilities. Students analyze a variety CM 101. including its history, structure, and of web texts, learn the basic steps of CM 490 - Capstone (3 credits) interrelationships among law developing a target audience, and enforcement, the courts, and produce personal, expository, and Provides an academic capstone for corrections. This course also explores collaborative texts tailored to specific business communication majors and federal, state, and local laws and areas of interest through the generally will focus on the practical programs with an emphasis upon case development of a consistent voice and application of knowledge and skills law and statutory law, both historical style. gained throughout the program. The and current. Issues in terms of the communication concepts will be Prerequisite: A 200-level WI course. philosophy of parens patriae doctrine investigated thoroughly in research SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. and constitutional procedures are also based projects. Through written explored. projects, students will demonstrate CM 390 - Organizational Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in their mastery of the business Communication (3 credits) CJUS 101. communication curriculum by applying Explores the connections between communication constructs in real CJUS 275 - Corrections (3 organizations and communication. world, career based contexts and credits) Organizational communication will be develop solutions for current ethical introduced to students at and professional issues. Examines the history, structure, and philosophical, theoretical, and practical functions of corrections, and the legal levels through discussions, papers, oral Prerequisite: Senior Status. SEE and philosophical basis for the presentations, and group projects. Certification: Writing Intensive. punishment of criminal offenders Topics to be covered include, but are Offered: Fall and Spring. including the role of corrections as not limited to, supervisor-employee one of the three major components of communication, networks, leadership, CJUS - Criminal Justice the criminal justice system. power, organizational cultures, and Courses Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in diversity in organizational processes. CJUS 101. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CJUS 101 - Introduction to CJUS 280 - Law Enforcement (3 CM 260. Criminal Justice (3 credits) credits) CM 401 - Senior Internship Provides students with an overview of Provides students with an (Variable credits) the criminal justice system, including historical development, present status, understanding of the fundamental Provides the opportunity for students and suggested reforms. Topics principles of law enforcement. This to gain career-related experience in a covered include the duties and course presents a substantial professional environment outside of chronology of policing in the United 66| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog States, beginning with the pre- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in intermediate sanctions, issues American experience and ending with CJUS 220, CJUS 275, and CJUS 280. surrounding court orders and pre- recent events. A wide spectrum of law sentence reports, the correctional and enforcement agencies, identifying the CJUS 335 - White Collar Crime (3 probation and parole officer's most important characteristics of city, credits) professional and ethical roles, and the state, and federal police work are Examines the various forms of white- legal decisions affecting practice in examined. The services and collar crime as illustrated through case this field. importance of different police activities studies. Students will estimate the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in (patrol, traffic, and criminal extent and costs of these crimes which any 200-level CJUS course. investigation) are explained and will be analyzed along with victim and particular attention is given to current offender profiles. Legal issues, CJUS 383 - Law Enforcement and issues and trends in law enforcement. including questions of corporate the Community (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in liability, will be reviewed as well as Examines the philosophy, tactics, CJUS 101. examination of the theoretical problems, and solutions encountered explanations for white-collar crimes CJUS 285 - Criminology (3 when the community and police committed by individual offenders and engage in the teamwork of credits) corporations. The problems associated community policing. Students will Examines the nature and extent of with the enforcement of laws related analyze the evolution of community criminology. This course places to white-collar criminality, the policing; the community and law emphasis on past and current theories investigation and prosecution of such enforcement's relationship within this of crime; typologies of crime; and offenses, and the sentencing of white- philosophy; community policing programs for the prevention, control, collar offenders will be examined. implementation; and, various and treatment of crime. Students will Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in community policing programs. explore criminal behavior from a any 200-level CJUS course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in variety of theoretical and historical any 200-level CJUS course. perspectives. In addition, students will CJUS 345 - Victimology (3 develop a better understanding of credits) CJUS 385 - Research Methods in how crime, criminal behavior, and the Examines the crime victim as a larger Criminal Justice (3 credits) criminal justice system are related. part of our society and as a participant Examines research methods and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in in the criminal justice system. Students techniques used within the field of CJUS 101. will study criminal victimization in the criminal justice. Topics discussed United States, the role the victims play CJUS 305 - Ethical Issues in include research design, in the criminal justice process, their measurements, sampling, data Criminal Justice (3 credits) personal victimization, and victim- collection, data analysis, quantitative Examines the field of criminal justice targeted service programs. vs. qualitative methods, research ethics, which broadly encompasses the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ethics, and application. The course will history of justice and theories of CJUS 101 and CJUS 285. provide students with the ability to morality and ethics. It includes the conduct research and the insight to study of ethics from both the CJUS 350 - Special Topics (3 become intelligent consumers of individual perspective and the credits) research. Achieving these goals will organizational standpoint. Concrete Examines areas of criminal justice of ensure the ability in both the students' ethical issues and dilemmas that are current interest that are not covered in occupational and personal decision encountered regularly by participants other CJUS courses. Emphasis will be making skills in making informed and in the major components of the placed on developing critical thinking reasoned choices on the validity and criminal justice system are covered. and analytical skills through the study potential utility of research findings. Ethical decision making opportunities of special criminal justice topics. The Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in within the three major branches of course topic will differ with each any 200-level CJUS course and MATH criminal justice are analyzed. This offering of the course and will be 136 or by permission of the criminal includes law enforcement ethics, specified in the class schedule for the justice department chair. correctional ethics, and legal session offered. This course may be profession ethics. repeated for credit if the topics are CJUS 390 - Domestic Security (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in different. credits) any 200-level CJUS course. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Introduces the causes, dynamics, and CJUS 325 - Civil Liability in CJUS 101. history of terrorism, extremist groups and cults, and their impact on the law Criminal Justice (3 credits) CJUS 375 - Probation and Parole enforcement profession. Emphasis is Examines civil liability issues at the (3 credits) placed on issues associated with the local, state, and federal law levels. Examines the organization and causes and goals of terrorism, the Students develop better awareness of operation of probation and parole cultural phenomenon of extremist the liability risks relative to criminal agencies as particular segments of the groups and cults, and the challenges justice service by learning proactive criminal justice system. The historical presented by these to future law protocols that may minimize personal and philosophical foundations, enforcement professionals. Discussion and organizational liability risks related theoretical concerns that the options topics will include a historical to 1983 actions, wrongful death present, as well as the practical perspective of terrorism, international actions, and various personnel laws aspects of the services rendered are and domestic terrorism, political, including ADA, EEOC, age and sex analyzed. Other topics critically cultural, and religious responses to discrimination and sexual harassment. reviewed are community-based terrorism, future predictions and role corrections, options for treatment and of law enforcement, the militarization Undergraduate Courses| 67 of a civilian law enforcement, the birth, markets, as well as pricing decisions. repeated for credit if topics are rise and dynamics of extremist In addition, government policies and different. religious and political groups, and the the trade-off between efficiency and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in dynamics and impacts of cults and equity are examined. ENG 152 or equivalent. SEE inter- and intra-national Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Certification: Humanities. considerations. MATH 135 or MATH 136. Corequisite: Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 151. SEE Certification: Social ENG 286 - Literary Genres: The any 200-level CJUS course. Sciences. Short Story (3 credits) CJUS 430 - Law Enforcement Studies the development and/or the ENG - English Courses form of the short story. Students read Administration and Management texts closely and analyze them (3 credits) Note: SAT verbal scores, college according to the conventions and Provides in-depth analysis and placement tests, and high school definitions of the genre. synthesis of the various components transcripts determine a student’s first Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in and approaches to management and semester English requirements. ENG 152 or equivalent. SEE management styles within a police Advanced placement credit may be Certification: Humanities. agency. The course emphasizes given based on the Advanced operational considerations, patrol Placement tests given by the College operations, and auxiliary functions of Entrance Examination Board. (See FMI - Film and Moving Image managers within a policing agency. "Placement" in the Admissions (p. 24) Courses section of this catalog.) All students Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CJUS 383. must establish evidence of writing FMI 101 - Cinema I: Storytelling (3 competence by achieving a minimum credits) grade of "C" in ENG 151 or presenting CJUS 495 - Criminal Justice Introduces knowledge of basic video AP credit before proceeding to other Capstone (3 credits) production equipment, crew functions, English courses or graduating from and techniques. Students learn and Evaluates the competence of criminal the University. Except in the case of practice the foundational vocabulary justice majors in the discipline. students who enter as transfers with of digital filmmaking and direct and Students will complete an applied writing and literature course credits shoot various short films of their own, research project or a research paper from previous semesters, all writing working individually and in groups. and will deliver a professional courses must be taken at Stevenson Students also learn the principles of presentation about the experience. In University. addition, students will write about how basic digital editing. Course includes the curriculum prepared them for the ENG 151 - Composition & Writing studio and lecture. capstone course, how they have from Sources (3 credits) Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: developed as writers, and how they Fine Arts. view their future direction as criminal Develops the ability to write clear, coherent, and well-developed justice professionals. expository prose. This course requires FIN - Finance Courses Prerequisite: MATH 136, CJUS 210, analytical reading and critical thinking CJUS 385, and senior classification. SEE and includes instruction and practice FIN 300 - Principles of Finance (3 Certification: Writing Intensive. in research methods and writing from credits) sources. Studies the financial tools and EC - Economics Courses Prerequisite: Placement or a grade of techniques used to manage money “C” or better in ENG 148 (if only ENG and investments in the modern EC 201 - Principles of 148 was required) or a grade of “C” or business enterprise. Topics include Macroeconomics (3 credits) better in ENG 148 and DEVR 106# (if financial analysis and planning, money Examines the basic economic both courses were required). and capital market instruments, risk analysis, and the time value of money. principles of the aggregate economy. ENG 152 - Writing About Subjects covered include the essentials Literature (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in of aggregate demand and supply, ACC 141, MATH 136, and EC 202. government spending and taxation, Develops the ability to write clear, Corequisite: EC 201. national income accounting, analysis coherent, and well-developed of unemployment and inflation, money arguments. This course requires close and banking, fiscal and monetary reading of poetry, drama, and fiction FSCI - Forensic Science policy, analysis of economic growth, and includes instruction in Courses and an overview of the international argumentation. economy. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in FSCI 100 - Survey of Forensic Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 151. Science (3 credits) MATH 135 or MATH 136. Corequisite: Introduces the various aspects of ENG 151. SEE Certification: Social ENG 281 - Topics in Literature (3 forensic investigations in solving Sciences. credits) crimes. Topics include drugs and Studies selected topics that recur in toxicology, explosives, forensic biology EC 202 - Principles of literature across time and/or across (DNA), forensic chemistry (trace Microeconomics (3 credits) cultures. Students read texts closely evidence analysis), firearms and This course examines the basic and analyze them as representative toolmark identification, and economic principles governing the samples of the literary treatment of questioned document examination. decisions of the economic agent. the topic. This course may be Evidence collection and processing in Topics include product and factor a manner that allows its use in court 68| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog proceedings will be covered. Restricted Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: None. to non-science majors. ENG 151 or equivalent (may be taken IS 140 - Information Systems Prerequisite: Placement into MATH concurrently). SEE Certification: 135 or higher and ENG 151 or higher. Humanities. Architecture and Design (3 credits) SEE Certification: Scientific Reasoning. HIST 337 - The United States: The Sixties (3 credits) Examines the component technologies GPS - Graduate and of information system architectures. Emphasizes primary sources to explore The course will cover the design Professional Studies Courses the fast-paced social, political, and principles behind computer hardware cultural changes that occurred in and peripheral devices, network GPS 200 - Adult Learning Theory America from 1960 to 1974. This components, and network operating & Practice (3 credits) course explores major trends in systems. Students will explore topics in Examines the way in which society, the economy, and politics. computer hardware design from perceptions of the human experience Topics include the presidencies of handheld devices to large-scale super influence life choices. Students will Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon; the civil computers. critically analyze theories of adult rights and black liberation movements; Prerequisite: None. learning, behavioral changes, goal the Vietnam War; the rise and fall of setting, and self-efficacy through the the New Left; and the counter-culture. IS 150 - Relational Database investigation of language and texts. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Design & SQL with MS Access (3 Ethical and moral reflections will be a 100- or 200-level American history credits) exhibited through journals, discussions class and ENG 152 or equivalent. Explores relational database and debates. The course focuses on architecture and provides hands-on thinking critically, learning to learn, instruction in SQL using Microsoft managing stress, planning time, HSR - Human Services Access. Students will evaluate the conducting research, writing Courses business requirement and design an effectively, and evaluating language effective relational database solution. and texts. A scholarly research paper HSR 101 - Family Studies (3 Students will perform common will be completed. The course credits) workplace SQL tasks such as creating prepares learners for the rigor of Explores family forms and issues databases, tables and reports; academia and increases their across the life course in terms of inserting, updating, and selecting confidence that they can be successful. current and historical trends as well as rows; designing queries, views, and Prerequisite: ENG 152. SEE cross-cultural variations. The course data entry forms; and importing and Certification: Writing Intensive. addresses marriage and the family, exporting of data. partner selection and intimate relationships, and family crisis and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in HE - Health Courses social policy. IS 135. HE 101 - Introduction to Stress Prerequisite: ENG 151 (may be taken IS 170 - Systems Development Management (1 credit) concurrently). SEE Certification: Social with UML (3 credits) Sciences. Provides students with a basic Addresses the processes and understanding of the concepts of HSR 201 - Introduction to Human methodologies of systems stress management and the Services (3 credits) development to include project application of these concepts to management; systems analysis; and personal stress management. Students Provides an overview of the goals, modeling of systems, data, processes, will be presented with various tools functions and organization of human and applications. Object Oriented and strategies both to assess personal services for individuals and groups. Analysis and Design Methodologies areas of stress and to manage stress Students also examine the major using Unified Modeling Language culminating in the development of an theoretical approaches for helping (UML) are explored. people in need and the various individual stress management plan. Prerequisite: None. May be used to satisfy PE functions of professionals in human requirement. services. IS 201 - Management Information Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Systems (3 credits) ENG 151. SEE Certification: Social Introduces effective and efficient use Sciences. HIST - Public History Courses of information technology (IT) to support the mission of the HIST 110 - The United States: IS - Information Systems organization which is critical. Strategic 1877 to Present (3 credits) Courses use of IT and the ability to manage information systems enables Surveys the major events, ideas, and IS 135 - MS Office Applications (3 organizations to reduce or remove personalities critical to the credits) distance barriers, reduce time for development of the United States processing and decision making, and from 1877 to the present. This course Provides students the opportunity to support effective and efficient use of will examine the consequences of the design professional quality business scarce resources. In this course Civil War and Reconstruction, and technical documentation using students will learn skills and Populism, Progressivism, the two basic and advanced features of MS techniques used to implement and World Wars, the Roaring Twenties, the Excel including integration with MS operate marketplace IT tools to Great Depression, the Cold War, and Word and MS PowerPoint. Emphasis support organizational objectives and the post-Cold War world. will be placed on those functions strategies. This course is a broad commonly used in the workplace. survey of IT-related topics and Undergraduate Courses| 69 introduces students to business solid foundation on which more Prerequisite: None. information systems, IT infrastructure advanced topics will build. The course and emerging technologies, security, will introduce a modern integrated IS 280 - Data Management (3 telecommunications, the Internet and development environment. Key topics credits) the Web, decisions making systems, will include object oriented Explores data storage, data archiving, and ethical and social issues in IT. programming design concepts, GUI quality assurance, data warehousing, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in design guidelines, data structures, and data mining, and data security from a IS 135. database connectivity. Students will technology management perspective. design a series of small business Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 231 - Network Technologies (3 applications linked to a database. IS 150. credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prepares the student to perform key IS 150 (may be taken concurrently). IS 301 - Principles of E- Commerce (3 credits) network configuration and IS 241 - C# Object Oriented troubleshooting skills used by IT Programming (3 credits) Introduces students to various professionals. Students will learn the technologies, applications, and issues functional concepts of leading network Applies principles of object-oriented associated with electronic commerce. architectures. Students examine in programming using C#. Key topics There is a focus on understanding detail the TCP and IP family of include the .NET Integrated how organizations can adopt and communication protocols, structured Development Environment, control integrate e-commerce in pursuit of cabling systems, fiber optic and structures, methods, properties, organizational goals and to gain wireless systems. classes, inheritance, polymorphism, competitive advantage. Students learn Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in data abstraction, arrays, data about the background and history of IS 140. structures, collections, ADO .NET, GUI e-commerce, e-commerce business forms, controls, events, multimedia, models, online security and payment IS 232 - TCP and IP graphics, and web services. Students systems, e-marketing, online retailing Communication Protocols for will build a series of database and services, and the ethical, social, Windows and UNIX (3 credits) connected business applications. and political issues in e-commerce. Students will also conceptualize and Prepares the student in the planning, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in installation, configuration, and IS 240. create a basic business-focused management of a TCP- and IP-based website using popular free and low- IS 252 - Advanced SQLQuery cost web design tools. network. Students will learn to Design with Oracle & SQL Server monitor, optimize, diagnose, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in resolve problems on the network (3 credits) IS 201. using standard tools and utilities Develops proficiency in effective found in the workplace. The internal database and query design. Students IS 320 - Human-Computer process of TCP will be examined along will learn the underlying concepts of Interaction (3 credits) with the classic hacking attacks and complex SQL Queries, the key to Addresses the practical principles and countermeasure techniques. writing serviceable code, the guidelines needed to develop high Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in normalization of data to minimize quality interface designs for interactive IS 231. duplication and errors, the design of systems, specifically ones that users stored procedures and triggers to can understand, predict, and control. IS 235 - Advanced Windows improve system performance, The course covers theoretical Server Architecture & optimization techniques using cursors foundations of human-computer Administration (3 credits) and join statements, transaction interaction and design processes such control, techniques for securing data, as expert reviews and usability testing. Examines the management tools and tools for testing data integrity. Students will assess design essential for creating, designing, and Students will design a multi-table, considerations with respect to how maintaining a Windows Server Active normalized, relational business humans act and react when Directory. Students will learn planning, database and advanced SQL queries. confronted with a variety of interfaces, installation, configuration, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in with balanced emphasis on mobile administration of Windows Active devices, Web, and desktop platforms. Directory. Students will create from IS 240. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the ground up a network IS 260 - Presentation Theory and infrastructure using Windows IS 201. Application (3 credits) Advanced Server. Domain Name IS 331 - CISCO TCP and IP System (DNS), forest designs, site Covers the design of effective and topology and replication, dynamic audio and visual Routing (3 credits) organizational unit structure, group presentations, examining both Examines techniques for deployment policy and delegation of control are theoretical and practical aspects of of quality of service features, route just a few of the essential topics audio and visual presentations. distribution, and route cost covered in this course. Students will focus on presentations determination, all of which improve for business and technical reports Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in performance and guarantee delivery of IS 231. using multimedia presentation the business' most important data. software as the primary tool. Students Students will gain hands-on IS 240 - Programming Concepts will have several opportunities to hone experience in the configuration and (3 credits) and demonstrate their presentation management of CISCO routers and skills through a series of practical switches. Best practices in the design Introduces programming constructs assignments. A capstone presentation of an effective routed infrastructure common to most languages, laying a will also be required. will be addressed. 70| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in design methods, manipulate arrays, understanding how organizations can IS 232. use OOP design principles to develop adopt and integrate e-collaboration reusable components, processing, and social networking in pursuit of IS 332 - High Speed Broadband handle errors with exception code, internal and external organizational Networks (3 credits) create multithreaded applications, goals and to gain competitive Provides an in-depth examination of create networked applications, and advantage. Students learn about the leading broadband network leverage JDBC for improved database background and history of e- technologies including ATM, xDSL, connectivity. collaboration and social networking, Cable Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, T- Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in cloud computing, social computing, Carrier Systems, SONET and SDH, IS 241 and IS 252. electronic word-of-mouth, viral Frame Relay, SMDS, VOIP, Internet2, marketing, and the ethical, personal, and GEANT. The course will also IS 348 - Advanced Business organizational, and political issues in explore topics in fiber optic systems Applications (3 credits) e-collaboration and social networking. Students will also conceptualize and including Wavelength Division Develop applications and components, create a business-focused social Multiplexing (WDM) and Dense WDM apply inheritance and polymorphism network using free and low-cost web- (DWDM). Students will learn how to to objects, organize code using name- based applications. design and cost out global network spaces, handle errors, access data connections, and compare the leading using ADO.NET, create Windows Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in product offerings from the top tier applications and controls, create IS 301. vendors in each area of broadband transactional and queuing IS 365 - Writing for IS network technology. components, create web services, and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in use assemblies to organize and deploy Applications (3 credits) IS 231. applications and libraries. Students will Focuses on effective writing of build a series of database connected, deliverables typical in the information IS 335 - Wireless LANS and business applications. systems profession. A major theme will Mobile Communication Systems Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in be crafting messages with technical (3 credits) IS 241 and IS 252. content for a non-technical audience. Examines the concepts and Students will practice developing implementation of wireless IS 349 - Service-Oriented communications products that they technologies to include the IEEE Architecture and Dynamic Web will encounter in their careers, such as 802.11 family of wireless local area Development (3 credits) instruction manuals, project proposals, managerial briefings, and IT policies. network standards, IEEE 802.16 Wi- Implements a Service-Oriented MAX, Local Multipoint Distribution Architecture, and develops Web Prerequisite: MGT 210. Service (LMDS), satellite networks Services and Web Services clients. (GEO, MEO, LEO), microwave and laser IS 380 - Information Security for Utilizes XML-based open standards- the Organization (3 credits) links, and Mobile IP. Students will WSDL, SOAP, and UDDI-to support explore technologies such as the Web Services. Students will also build Addresses top security issues and cellular communications system, several dynamic Web sites surveys tools to detect threats and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), implementing advanced features protect valuable organization Global System for Mobile including Web forms, XML, database resources. Key topics including threat communication (GSM), Specialized connectivity, client side and server side and risk assessment, viruses, worms, Mobile Radio (SMR), Universal Mobile scripting, and electronic payment. Trojan horses, port scans spyware, and Telecommunications Service (UMTS), denial of service attacks will be and 4G Wireless systems. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 343 and IS 348. covered along with discussion of free Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in security tools available to help uncover IS 231. IS 350 - IS Internship (3 credits) vulnerabilities. Students will write a security policy for their organization. Allows students to earn credit for an IS 343 - Web Architecture & Checklists for protecting business internship. Open to students who are Design Technologies (3 credits) resources will be covered in detail and currently working in an IT position provided. Explores the art and architecture of during the semester enrolled or to web design. Students will learn the students have worked an internship Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in concepts of creating dynamic and during a preceding semester. Students IS 231. interactive web pages with graphics, will reflect on the ways in which their IS 385 - Management of Business video, sound and animation using course work prepared them for the advanced Dynamic HTML techniques. workplace. They will demonstrate the Networks (3 credits) JavaScript and ASP.NET will be ability to articulate, verbally and in Examines components of the business introduced. Using popular web design writing, how they applied IT skills and network, emphasizing the strategic tools, students will create several knowledge learned in specific courses selection and configuration of business-focused websites. to the tasks performed during their components to solve specific Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in internship. organizational problems. This course IS 240 and IS 301. Prerequisite: Junior status. introduces students to file servers, application servers, database servers, IS 345 - Java Programming (3 IS 361 - E-Collaboration and transaction processing, and credits) Social Networking (3 credits) groupware. The use of wide-area network services and the Internet to Creates JAVA applications and Applets Examines various technologies, interconnect global business units is using the command line and applications, and issues associated reviewed. Students learn the essential WebSphere. The course will cover the with electronic collaboration and social concepts of each technology and the use control structures, custom classes, networking. There is a focus on Undergraduate Courses| 71 interrelationships between the timeline corroboration. Students will designing cascading style sheets to technologies to achieve an examine system policies, auditing improve the expression of XML data, understanding of the business network techniques, authentication methods, using the XPath querying language environment. and event and system logging and XLST style sheets to enable Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in techniques for the family of Windows applications to extract components of IS 231. and Mac operating systems. Students an XML document. Students build an will review documented prosecutions XML application that translates data IS 386 - E-Commerce Business and investigations where operating from dissimilar databases in a web- Solutions (3 credits) system artifact recovery led to a based application. successful resolution. Surveys the most common Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in technologies employed to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in IS 301. IS 231. electronically link businesses with their IS 444 - Wireless Application partners, suppliers, distributors and IS 393 - Forensic Evidence customers. Supply Chain Management Development (3 credits) (SCM), Enterprise Resource Planning Collection Tools and Techniques Develops hands-on experience in the (ERP), Customer Relationship (3 credits) design of wireless applications using Management (CRM), Electronic Provides hands-on expertise in Microsoft's .NET Compact Framework Payment Systems and other Business evidence collection and analysis with and the Mobile Internet Toolkit to Business (B2B) systems will be the leading forensic tools in use development environment for mobile surveyed and compared. throughout the government, military, applications. Students will create Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in and law enforcement agencies. several applications for handhelds. IS 301. Evidence handling and timeline Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in techniques will be covered with IS 345. IS 387 - Wireless Technology particular emphasis on the relationship Solutions for the Office (3 to court testimony. IS 475 - Special Topics in credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Information Systems (3 credits) Examines and compares the various IS 391 and IS 392. Offers topics which vary each year to reflect new and emerging computer- wireless technologies available for the IS 431 - Exchange Server & office environment at home or at related technologies and techniques in work. Competing wireless technologies Messaging Systems (3 credits) business and industry. are compared and contrasted based Enables students to install, configure, Prerequisite: Fourth year status or on function, cost, security, and and manage Microsoft's Exchange permission of the instructor. performance. Products implementing Server, a leading technology solution technologies such as Bluetooth, for enterprise wide collaboration. The IS 480 - Technology Law (3 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and the course will examine in detail the credits) cellular phone system will be components of the messaging Outlines the legal requirements of examined and their niche areas of infrastructure; key support tasks in businesses to preserve electronic data, usefulness in the workplace detailed. configuration, optimization, and data ensure privacy, protect intellectual Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in protection; and competing messaging property, and ensure electronic IS 201. solutions. information is accessible to people Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in with disabilities. A survey of the IS 391 - Incident Response and IS 232 and IS 235. legislation used to implement the law Investigation Methods (3 credits) is covered. Pertinent sections of the IS 432 - Network Security- Examines the role of the computer federal regulations are examined to forensics investigator as a member of Firewalls, IDS, and Counter determine impact on procedures and an Incidence Response Team and Measures (3 credits) policies. explores the nature of the threat to Examines the types of attacks Prerequisite: Senior status. organizations, the indicators that an launched by intruders and the system incident is underway, the policies and components that offer intrusion IS 481 - Project & Knowledge procedures to be followed when an prevention, protection, and detection. Management (3 credits) incident is detected, and the Students will learn to configure Enhances the knowledge, skills, and investigation methods used to collect firewalls, Intrusion Prevention, and tools required to deliver projects on evidence for prevention or Intrusion Detection Systems. Hacking time and within budget. Students will prosecution. The course will explore exploits and the countermeasures to explore the reasons for failed projects, the best practices used to create, defeat them will be examined in detail. the competencies of successful project organize and deploy an incident Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in managers, the functions all project response team for malicious activity. IS 232. managers perform, the tools project Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in managers use to keep projects on IS 231. IS 443 - XML E-Business time and within budget, and the Applications (3 credits) project management life cycle. IS 392 - Information Systems Forensics Internals-Auditing (3 Develops in-depth knowledge in Prerequisite: Senior status, a grade of writing well-formed XML Syntax, C or better in IS 140, IS 170, and at credits) creating richer documents using least two IS courses from upper level Examines the tools and techniques namespaces to distinguish XML electives. used in the recovery of information- vocabularies, leveraging DTD's and systems-generated artifacts used to Schemas to improve compatibility with aid forensic evidence collection and externally designed applications, 72| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog INBUS - International Business INDSC 360 - Interdisciplinary assumption of the risk, contributory Research and Writing (3 credits) negligence, comparative negligence, INBUS 315 - International immunity, and limited liability of Provides an opportunity for students Business Management (3 credits) property owners will also be reviewed. to examine a topic of personal interest Legal specialty course (LSC) Examines international business through independent interdisciplinary activities and how business and research. Continues practice in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in management decisions are affected by problem solving, oral and written LAW 102 and ENG 151 (may be taken international politics, treaties, and communication, and integration of concurrently). agreements. This course also discusses diverse perspectives, the skills featured LAW 114 - Estates and Trusts (3 differences in customs and ethics, in INDSC 260. credits) changes in monetary exchange rates, Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in uses of foreign labor, and effects of INDSC 260 and declared Introduces students to the laws natural events on management Interdisciplinary Studies major. SEE governing wills and estates. Topics decisions. Certification: Writing Intensive. covered include will drafting, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in inheritance through testacy and MGT 204 and MKT 206. Cross-Listed INDSC 450 - Senior Project: intestacy, the role of personal as: MGT 315. Offered: Fall and Spring. Seminar in Interdisciplinary representatives in estate Studies (3 credits) administration, formal and informal INBUS 470 - International probate procedures, and tax Business Law (3 credits) Supports research-based projects ramifications of estate planning. The presented by Interdisciplinary Studies course also provides an overview of Examines various aspects of majors in partial fulfillment of the techniques for gathering facts, listing international business law, including requirements for the bachelor's assets, and drafting probate multinational enterprises, trade in degree. Each senior investigates a documents and reports. Students will goods, services and labor, money and special interest or problem also gain first-hand knowledge of banking, foreign investment, sales, incorporating selected approaches and preparing wills and applying probate intellectual property, transportation, perspectives of the core disciplines of procedures in opening and closing an financing, taxation, environmental his or her unique interdisciplinary estate. Legal specialty course (LSC) protection, and dispute resolution. program. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: Senior status and LAW 102 and ENG 151 (may be taken LAW 130 and LAW 210 (for Legal permission of the Interdisciplinary concurrently). Studies majors) or LAW 208 or LAW Studies program coordinator. 308 (for business and accounting LAW 120 - Contract Law (3 majors) and senior status. Cross-Listed credits) as: LAW 470. Offered: Fall. LAW - Legal Studies Courses Provides a detailed introduction to the LAW 102 - Introduction to Legal common law of contracts and the INDSC - Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits) Uniform Commercial Code. Examines Studies Provides an overview of the functions such topics as the bases for enforcing of our legal system and the sources promises, the bargaining process, INDSC 260 - Introduction to and nature of our laws. This course contract formalities, enforcement, Interdisciplinary Studies (3 introduces many substantive and breach, defenses, remedies, and credits) procedural areas of law. This course assignment and delegation. Drafting also examines the legal profession, the skills are introduced and developed. Introduces concepts and principles of Legal specialty course (LSC) interdisciplinary. Students develop role of the paralegal, and the skills in interdisciplinary research and regulation of attorney and paralegal Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 102 and ENG 151 (may be taken problem solving, oral and written conduct. Students will begin communication, and integrating identifying career goals. This course concurrently). diverse perspectives. provides an in-depth examination of legal ethics and introduces students to LAW 125 - Legal Research and Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in the types of ethical dilemmas they Writing I (3 credits) ENG 152 and declared Interdisciplinary may face in the work force and to Provides an introduction and overview Studies major. SEE Certification: methods for researching the answers to the methods of legal research and Writing Intensive. to and resolving ethical dilemmas. legal writing. Students will examine INDSC 350 - Topics in Legal specialty course (LSC) the various sources of law and Interdisciplinary Studies (6 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in categories of research materials. ENG 151 (may be taken concurrently). Students will be introduced to writing credits) citations and learn how to develop a Examines selected issues or themes LAW 112 - Torts (3 credits) research plan, how to analyze cases that can be approached from at least Provides an introduction to the broad and statutes, and how to use the law two academic disciplines. Rotating area of civil wrongs and their library. Basic legal writing skills will be topics may be developed within the appropriate remedies. Tort Law covered as well as computer-assisted following categories: social principles of liability for personal, legal research. Legal specialty course phenomena and events, ideas and property, and economic harm, (LSC) applications, or area studies. negligence (including professional Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: Third-year status or malpractice), strict liability (including LAW 102 and ENG 151. permission of the program coordinator products liability), and intentional torts of interdisciplinary studies. will be covered. Affirmative defenses and limitation of duties including Undergraduate Courses| 73 LAW 130 - Business LAW 215 - Criminal Law (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Organizations Law (3 credits) credits) ENG 151. Examines the nature of sole Examines crimes and offenses, criminal LAW 305 - Special Topics in Law proprietorships, partnerships, limited procedures and constitutional (3 credits) partnerships, limited liability guarantees of accused persons, companies, corporations, and S jurisdiction of courts, preparation for Examines areas of law of current corporations. Emphasis will be placed trial, and appellate and post- interest not covered in other LAW on the drafting of articles of conviction procedures. courses. Emphasis will be placed on incorporation and articles of developing critical thinking and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in analytical skills through the study of organization, partnership agreements, LAW 102 and ENG 151. certificates of limited partnership, special legal topics. Special topics will corporate minutes and consents, and LAW 216 - Civil Litigation and be selected based on current events, developments in technology, changes preparation of various governmental Pleading (3 credits) filings that accompany corporate, LLC in the law, and employer needs. The Provides a basic understanding of civil and partnership formation. Legal course topic will vary, and will be litigation and the functions and specialty course (LSC) specified in the class schedule for the operations of the state and federal term offered. This course may be Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in court systems. Includes selection of repeated for credit if topics are LAW 102 and ENG 151 (may be taken the proper court, court jurisdiction, different. concurrently). pleadings and other court documents, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 204 - Constitutional Law (3 discovery, rules of evidence, trial LAW 210. tactics, and principles of litigation. credits) Students will study of the rules of LAW 312 - Advanced Business Introduces the Constitution with an procedure for Maryland courts. Legal Organizations (3 credits) emphasis on the Bill of Rights. specialty course (LSC) Examination of criminal and civil Examines the essential documentation Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in of business entity formation and constitutional rights, including the LAW 112, LAW 120 and LAW 125. underlying legal principles governing operation including organizational searches and seizures, self- documents, limited partnership agreements, articles of transfer, articles incrimination, due process, and equal LAW 225A - Internship: Part I (1 protection of the law, will be included. of dissolution, articles of merger, credit) various tax elections, buy-sell Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Constitutes on-campus workshops and agreements, and various types of LAW 102 and ENG 151. seminars in preparation for student minutes. Further, students will examine LAW 208 - Business Law (3 workplace internships. Legal specialty the fiduciary relationships both within various entities and their credits) course (LSC) Restricted to paralegal studies majors. management's relationships with and Examines the legal aspects of business duties toward others, including Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in relationships, contracts, sales and investors, lenders, employees, the ENG 151 or HON 171, ENG 152 or Uniform Commercial Code, agency, government, consumers and society. ENG 202, and LAW 125. and business organizations law. Practical and intellectual appreciation Restricted to non-legal studies LAW 225B - Internship: Part II (2 of business forms is gained through majors. credits) an approach that considers the impact Prerequisite: None. of current events on public confidence Consists of 135 hours of supervised in business organizations and their LAW 210 - Legal Research and work in a law office or legal management. Legal specialty course Writing II (3 credits) department as a paralegal. Legal (LSC) specialty course (LSC) Continues the examination of the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in methods of legal research and legal Restricted to legal studies majors. LAW 130. writing. Students will examine in depth Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the primary and secondary state and LAW 225A and Law 210, and 15 LAW 315 - Advanced Estate federal materials. Students will learn to additional LAW credits. Administration (3 credits) update and validate their research. LAW 260 - Juvenile Justice (3 Examines the administration of a Emphasis will be placed on creating a complex decedent's estate, successful research strategy. Advanced credits) preparation of all probate documents, computerized legal research will be Examines the legal problems faced by including inventory and accounts, incorporated into research children within the family, at school, problems of valuation and appraisal of assignments. Students will analyze and and in the criminal justice system. An assets, preparation of federal estate synthesize the results of their research in-depth analysis will be made of the tax return, and study of Maryland and incorporate their research into issue of delinquency, including inheritance and estate taxation. Legal forms of persuasive legal writing. Legal theories of delinquency, the impact of specialty course (LSC) specialty course (LSC) gender, family, peers, schools and Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in drug use on delinquency, and policies LAW 114. LAW 125. SEE Certification: Writing and programs designed to prevent Intensive. delinquency. Students will develop a LAW 320 - Bankruptcy Law (3 working knowledge of the juvenile credits) justice system, including police, court Examines voluntary and involuntary and corrections processes and proceedings, functions of the trustee, procedures. secured and unsecured debts and 74| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog claims, exemptions, and discharge of LAW 352 - Law Office Technology LAW 404 - Advanced debts, voidable transactions, (3 credits) Constitutional Law (3 credits) preparation of petitions, schedules and other documents, and comparison Introduces specialty applications Analyzes the Fourteenth Amendment with insolvency proceedings and software for law office management rights of due process and equal compositions of creditors. Legal and case management. Examines protection. This course also includes specialty course (LSC) computer applications in the legal examination of principles involving the field by studying the fundamentals of Commerce Clause and Commercial Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in computer technology in the practice Free Speech and review of recent LAW 130. of law and reviewing the building decisions by the Supreme Court that LAW 322 - Criminal Investigation blocks of law-related applications significantly impact the major areas of software including word processing, criminal and civil law. and Procedure (3 credits) spreadsheets, electronic databases, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Provides students the opportunity to and other tools. Instructs students on LAW 204. study the principles and procedures conducting e-discovery and related employed in the investigation of computer applications for litigation, LAW 450 - Administrative and crime. Emphasis is placed on the such as the electronic courtroom, Government Law (3 credits) investigation of specific crimes, presentation and trial graphics, and Examines administrative law and policy identification of information sources, electronic trial preparation. Legal at the federal and state levels. This and the procedures required for the specialty course (LSC) proper handling of evidence. course emphasizes how the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in administrative process functions in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 216. theory and in practice from the LAW 204. LAW 356 - Domestic Relations (3 perspective of the lawyer and the LAW 325 - Employment Law (3 paralegal. This course also includes credits) rule-making, both informal and formal, credits) Studies the law regarding matters adjudication at the administrative Provides an overview of the law of the related to the family, including level, judicial review, Freedom of workplace. This course examines the adoption, child support, custody, Information and Public Information impact on the employer-employee spousal support, guardianship, marital Act, and Federal and Maryland relationship and provides guidance property, and the requirements for the Administrative Procedure Acts. Legal within the environment of formation and termination of a specialty course (LSC) employment law. It also examines marriage. Legal specialty course (LSC) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in employment law as the crossroads of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in LAW 216. several legal disciplines: contract, tort, LAW 102 and ENG 151. and agency, common law, regulatory, LAW 462 - Advanced Contract and statutory law, as well as social, LAW 365 - Health Care Law (3 Drafting (3 credits) economic, and political policy. Legal credits) specialty course (LSC) Instructs students in the skill of Studies the framework of regulation of contract drafting. Students will learn Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the health care arena, including the the different parts of a contract and LAW 130. credentialing of heath care how to draft each part, to write LAW 330 - Advanced Estate professionals and how health provisions that are clear and insurance can define access to health unambiguous, then to organize the Planning (3 credits) care. Analysis of fraud and abuse parts into a cohesive contract. Examines the entire estate planning legislation and regulations, including Reviewing and commenting on process (as opposed to estate application of the law to hypotheticals, contracts drafted by others will be administration) using a step-by-step is covered. A review of the effect of studied. Students will consider ethical approach. Various aspects of estate antitrust legislation on health care issues in drafting contracts. Legal planning are covered including the business transactions is also included. specialty course (LSC) topics of wills, will substitutes, trusts, The laws of birth and death will be Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in estate and gift tax planning, business examined. LAW 120 and LAW 210. succession planning, asset protection, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in estate and trust administration, and LAW 210. LAW 470 - International Business death taxation. Legal specialty course Law (3 credits) (LSC) LAW 380 - Mediation and Examines various aspects of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Negotiation (3 credits) international business law, including LAW 114. Studies the role of mediation in multi-national enterprises, trade in LAW 340 - Income Taxation (3 resolving conflicts. This course goods, services and labor, money and includes an introduction to the skills banking, foreign investment, sales, credits) and procedures needed to settle intellectual property, transportation, Examines the general principles of disputes and an examination of the financing, taxation, environmental taxation of individuals, corporations, dimensions and benefits of mediation protection, and dispute resolution. partnerships, and estates and trusts, and its use within the field of Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in with emphasis on points of tax law alternative dispute resolution. LAW 130 and LAW 210 (for legal relating to individuals. Legal specialty Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in studies majors) or LAW 208 or LAW course (LSC) ENG 151. 308 (for business or accounting Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in majors) and senior status. Cross-Listed LAW 102 and ENG 151. as: INBUS 470.

Undergraduate Courses| 75 LAW 480 - Legal Studies they relate to modern organizations. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Capstone (3 credits) Topics discussed include leadership MGT 204 or permission of the and motivation, job satisfaction, department chair. Serves as a capstone course conflict resolution, power and politics, employing a broad range of group dynamics, and managerial skills. MGT 408 - Human Resource substantive legal skills including legal Management (3 credits) research, legal writing, analytical Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in reasoning, oral communication, MGT 204 or HSR 340. Examines human resource management and the role of line professionalism, and technology. MGT 312 - Analysis of the Through student projects in managers and HR professionals in transactional law and/or litigation Managerial Environment (3 recruiting, developing, and retaining a practice, students demonstrate their credits) competent work force. Discussion will also include job analysis and design, mastery of the paralegal curriculum by Analyzes both external and internal performing legal and administrative factors affecting the organization human resource planning, tasks required for paralegal overall as well as specific business compensation, benefits, labor relations, equal opportunity employment laws, employment. Students' professional functions that sustain the strategic portfolios are completed. Legal direction of an organization. This work force diversity, and global specialty course (LSC) course builds on knowledge and skills competitiveness. This course prepares students to sit for the Professional in learned in previous business, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Human Resources (PHR) exam. LAW 210 and senior status. SEE accounting, and economics courses, Certification: Writing Intensive. and focuses on strategic planning. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MGT 310 or HSR 340. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MGT - Management Courses ACC 141, EC 201, EC 202, MGT 210, MGT 413 - Project Management (3 and MGT 310. SEE Certification: credits) MGT 204 - Principles of Writing Intensive. Examines the tools and techniques Management (3 credits) MGT 313 - Operations necessary to manage resources to Examines theories and principles Management (3 credits) meet project objectives. Topics include underlying the management process. project scheduling, time-cost trade- Investigates effective operating control Students discuss fundamental in businesses and the interrelationship offs, budgeting, cost control, and management activities including between operations and other project monitoring, as well as project planning, organizing, leading, organization, team development, and functions of an organization. Topics controlling, and decision making. include operating strategy, production risk management. Prerequisite: ENG 151 or equivalent planning, quality management, Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in (may be taken concurrently). inventory management, project MGT 313 and ACC 141. management, and technology MGT 210 - Business Writing (3 assessment. MGT 422 - Strategic Management credits) (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Focuses on the purposes, principles, MGT 204 and MATH 136. Develops the ability to recognize, and techniques of business writing. analyze, and define problems within The course provides students with a MGT 315 - International Business and outside organizations, to identify review of the basics in writing while Management (3 credits) management choices, and to using a variety of operational Examines international business implement appropriate action. This workplace writing exercises. Students activities and how business and course stresses assessment of the will apply advanced critical thinking short and long-term implications of management decisions are affected by ability and analytical competencies to international politics, treaties, and taking certain actions develop overall writing ability. agreements. This course also discusses Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in differences in customs and ethics, in MGT 204. ENG 152 or equivalent. SEE changes in monetary exchange rates, Certification: Writing Intensive. uses of foreign labor, and effects of MGT 430 - Business Capstone natural events on management Seminar (3 credits) MGT 308 - Business Ethics (3 decisions. Develops the ability to recognize, credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in analyze, and define problems within Explores ethical theories, critically and MGT 204 and MKT 206. Cross-Listed and outside the organization, to historically, as they relate to as: INBUS 315. identify management choices, and to contemporary business conduct and implement appropriate strategic issues. Students who have taken PHIL MGT 340 - Organizational action. This course stresses the 415 or PHIL 416 are not eligible to Leadership (3 credits) assessment of the short- and long- take MGT 308. Examines leadership in organizations term implications of taking certain Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in and the personal approaches actions. This course uses a broad range of research methodologies, ENG 152 or equivalent and MGT 204, necessary for effective leadership and third-year or fourth-year status, or followership under a variety of traditional and electronic data sources, permission of the instructor. conditions. Leadership theories and and primary research in investigating and solving business problems. research including traditional and MGT 310 - Organizational contemporary perspectives are Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Behavior (3 credits) reviewed. ACC 141, FIN 300 or FIN 402, MGT Examines human resource problems 312, MGT 313 and MKT 206. and the integration of management theory and behavioral concepts as 76| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog MKT - Marketing Courses positioning strategies; the sport applications. Students cannot receive product and branding; event pricing credit for MATH 135 if they have MKT 206 - Principles of Marketing and distribution strategies; and the received credit for MATH 133 or (3 credits) use of appropriate, effective MATH 134. promotion tools. Examines the relationship between an Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in organization and the market for its Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 005# or by placement. SEE goods and services. Topics covered MKT 206. Certification: Quantitative Literacy. include the marketing concept, MKT 316 - Principles of MATH 136 - Introduction to marketing planning, consumer behavior, research, product Negotiation and Sales (3 credits) Statistics (4 credits) development, and the marketing mix. Examines the concepts, applications, Introduces the student to basic data Social, ethical, and international and interrelationships involved in the analysis. Methods include data aspects of marketing are emphasized. process of negotiation. The course will collection and packaging, Prerequisite: ENG 151 or equivalent also examine the wide range of discriminating between valid and (may be taken concurrently). negotiations in contemporary life and invalid uses of statistics, and the evolution of the role of sales to elementary methods for decision MKT 307 - Market Research (3 that of technical problem-solving and making. Topics include measures of credits) advising. The issue of ethics and central tendency and dispersion, ethical behavior in negotiation and elementary probability, probability Identifies and applies market research sales will be a perspective in all distributions, interval estimates of concepts, principles, and practices for discussions. parameters, hypotheses testing, use in managerial decision making. correlation, and regression. Course Students will develop skills in problem Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MGT 204 and MKT 206. activities include elementary identification and learn to utilize applications of statistics to a variety of research in problem solving. Content MKT 336 - Integrated Marketing disciplines. A TI-83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-84 will make use of qualitative and Communication (3 credits) calculator is required for the course. quantitative methods for research Credit will not be granted for more Examines the social and economic design, field work, analysis, and report than one of the following statistics roles, principles, and applications of all presentation. Successful completion of courses: MATH 115, MATH 136, MATH forms of promotional tools in the this course will prepare students for 140, MATH 210, and MATH 235. careers directly related to applied development of integrated marketing marketing research. communications programs. Included Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in are advertising, sales, sales promotion, DEVM 105# or by placement. SEE Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Certification: Quantitative Literacy. MKT 206, MKT 311, and MATH 136. direct marketing, and public relations, SEE Certification: Writing Intensive. with domestic and international perspectives. MUS - Music Courses MKT 311 - Consumer Behavior (3 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in credits) MKT 206. MUS 201 - Introduction to Music in History (3 credits) Examines consumer behavior as a MKT 410 - Strategic Marketing fundamental component of the Surveys music literature from the late marketing process of identifying and Cases (3 credits) Renaissance to the present day. This satisfying target customers' wants and Develops the student's ability to course examines how music has needs. The course will focus on how identify, analyze, and resolve evolved through the centuries by and why individuals make decisions to marketing problems using the case studying works by the most influential spend their available resources on analysis method. Topics include target composers while relating the music to consumption-related items. It will market selection, new product the corresponding historical eras. integrate consumer behavior with introduction, use of research, branding Students will be introduced to the marketing strategy by examining the and promotion activity, and financial finest representative musical examples marketing influences of and responses implications of alternatives under in live and video performance. to consumer behavior. Topics include consideration. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the consumer as an individual and the Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 151. SEE Certification: Fine Arts. internal influences of consumer MKT 206 plus one additional MKT behavior, consumers in their social and course. cultural settings and the external NURS - Nursing Courses influences on consumer behavior, the consumer's decision-making process, MATH - Mathematics Courses NURS 312 - Physical Assessment and Pathophysiology (3 credits) and the impact on marketing strategy. MATH 135 - Introduction to Explores the role of the nurse in Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Mathematical Reasoning (3 MKT 206. physical assessment and data credits) collection utilizing an organizing MKT 315 - Sports Marketing (3 Surveys applications of various fields framework. Gaining competence in the credits) of mathematics to everyday life. Topics application of assessment skills and Examines the application of marketing to be covered include calculation, interviewing prepares the registered strategy and activity to a sports measurement, and number sense; nurse for enhanced clinical practice. enterprise setting, including leagues, recognition and interpretation of Physical examination across the life teams, events, and individuals. Topics growth patterns; mathematics in span and with diverse populations is include the impact of external, financial decisions; elementary included, as well as application of uncontrollable environments; the statistics and probability and their uses knowledge within the context of application of targeting and in decision-making; and other Undergraduate Courses| 77 pathophysiological conditions. segment provides opportunities to PHOTO - Photography Restricted to RN to BS majors. explore professional activism within Courses Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BS nursing organizations and option. state/federal governmental agencies. PHOTO 141 - Basic Digital Restricted to RN to BS majors. Photography (3 credits) NURS 313 - Professional Seminar Prerequisite: NURS 315, 200+ writing, I (4 credits) and senior status. SEE Certification: Introduces digital photography including the operation of a DSLR Includes discussion of the philosophy Writing Intensive. camera and introductory level digital of nursing, perspectives of nursing NURS 418 - Nursing Research for photography techniques. Attention will theorists, and historical foundations. be given to the technical aspects of Expansion of nursing roles, RNs (3 credits) manual camera control, editing, digital development of learning goals, and Introduces registered nurse students image processing, inkjet printing, and professional values are discussed. The to the research process in nursing. image presentation. Students will learn principles of scholarly writing and Methods of gathering, analyzing, and exposure, digital image enhancement, critical thinking are applied interpreting data commonly used in and preparation of images for print throughout the course. Restricted to nursing research are discussed. The and online viewing. Aesthetic and RN to BS majors. focus of this course is the critical creative concerns will be emphasized, evaluation of nursing research studies Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BS using photography as a tool for and the utilization of research findings. option. documentation, communication, Restricted to RN to BS majors. NURS 315 - Information expression, and emotional appeal. This Prerequisite: MATH 140, NURS 414, course also explores making informed Technology in Nursing and and NURS 415. choices in composition, subject matter, Health Care (3 credits) NURS 424 - Health in the and framing. Students will need to purchase supplies/materials for this Presents nursing informatics as a Community (5 credits) combination of computer science, course. information science, and nursing Immerses the registered nurse student Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: science. Nursing informatics assists in in community-focused health care. The Fine Arts. the management and processing of first portion of the course explores nursing data, information, and nursing care provided to groups knowledge in the practice of nursing within the community setting, based POSCI - Political Science and delivery of health care. This on nursing research and using the Courses course addresses how technology nursing process, community shapes nursing practice, nursing assessment, goal setting, and POSCI 102 - American education, and access to health care community planning. The second Government: Political Institutions information and examines informatics portion of the course includes and Procedures (3 credits) as an area of nursing specialization. concepts associated with Examines the structures that comprise Restricted to RN to BS majors. epidemiology, informatics, economics, the American political system, how Prerequisite: NURS 312 and NURS 313. environmental health, health promotion, vulnerable populations, they interact, how they affect an NURS 414 - Nursing Leadership and global health. Theoretical individual member of the political system, and how they are changed by for RNs (3 credits) concepts will be applied in a mentored clinical experience; the individuals and groups. This course Provides opportunities for registered setting will be selected under the covers federal, state, and local nurse students to explore a variety of guidance of the faculty and will be government. topics essential to facilitation of one where public or community health Prerequisite: ENG 151 or equivalent nursing leadership in health care concerns can be identified and where (may be taken concurrently). SEE environments. Nurses learn about nursing roles are present. 45 hours of Certification: Social Sciences. theories of organizational behavior, mentored clinical practice required. leadership, and management. Dialog Restricted to RN to BS majors. POSCI 205 - State & Local centers on topics of group facilitation, Government (3 credit) delegation, motivation, collaboration, Prerequisite: NURS 418. Examines how local communities and team building, empowerment, conflict NURS 434 - Professional Seminar states are governed in the United management, and negotiation as III (3 credits) States. The course balances its experienced in the context of nursing emphasis on metropolitan areas by practice. Restricted to RN to BS Assists the RN to BS student in examining key aspects of state policy, majors. synthesizing concepts and experiences from their course work into an such as education, crime, growth, and Prerequisite: NURS 315 and senior taxation. Students explore status. integrated whole. Students will analyze implications for change in nursing comparisons between Maryland NURS 415 - Professional Seminar practice and the delivery of health political institutions and those of other states. II (3 credits) care. The students will explore ways in which they can individually and Prerequisite: ENG 152 or equivalent. Explores the process of empowerment collectively become engaged in SEE Certification: Social Science. and self-actualization in the nursing advancing the quality of nursing profession. During the first segment of practice. the course, the focus is on the nurse as a professional. The second segment Prerequisite: NURS 424. examines the context of professional nursing practice, the health care delivery system. The remaining 78| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog PSY - Psychology Courses THEA - Theatre Courses variety of media, understanding basic design and typographic principles, and PSY 101 - Introduction to THEA 121 - Introduction to using publishing software to create Psychology (3 credits) Theatre (3 credits) print-ready documents. This course includes studio and lecture. Students Introduces students to the main Examines, through readings, lecture will need to purchase theories, methods, and major findings and discussion, the responsibilities and supplies/materials for this course. that characterize psychology as a techniques of theater artists Restricted to non-visual science. The course presents the (playwrights, actors, directors, communication design majors. scientific basis of psychology and asks designers) who collaborate to create students to think critically about the the dramatic experience. Students Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in various topics presented. The course further investigate the nature of this VCD 124. addresses psychology's application to experience by critiquing Stevenson VCD 370 - The Relationship of issues of everyday life. University productions. Design and Business (3 credits) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Prerequisite: None. SEE Certification: ENG 151 (may be taken concurrently). Fine Arts. Analyzes the client/designer SEE Certification: Social Sciences. relationship from both design and business perspectives while seeking to VCD - Visual Communication develop a mutual appreciation. REL - Religion Courses Design Courses Emphasis will be placed on analyzing case studies, writing a design brief, REL 265 - Comparative Thought VCD 124 - Introduction to understanding and communicating in Religion (3 credits) Computer Graphics (3 credits) responsibilities, and addressing ethical and legal questions. Students will need Explores, examines, and compares a Introduces students to the Macintosh targeted religious issue, such as to purchase supplies/materials for this computer and the major software course. transcendence, mortality, sexuality, programs that will be used in humanity, transitions, justice, and evil subsequent design classes: Adobe Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in in selected world religions. InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe VCD 211 or VCD 270. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Photoshop. Students will need to ENG 152 or be equivalent (may be purchase supplies/materials for this taken concurrently), or permission of course. the Chair. SEE Certification: Prerequisite: None. Humanities. VCD 125 - Fundamentals of REL 270 - Contemporary Religion Digital Media (3 credits) in the U.S. (3 credits) Introduces basic skills and key Studies contemporary religious concepts in computer graphics using expressions in America. This course industry-standard software. Students examines the origins, development, develop the ability to create, control, and current status of both mainline and manipulate digital images for and peripheral movements, with print, interactive, and motion media discussions on attendant problems of using a Macintosh platform in a studio national interest and addresses issues environment. In-class demonstrations in which religion, politics, and and exercises are supplemented by community values influence each research-based projects incorporating other across the contemporary historic and contemporary visual landscape. culture and digital design references. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Students are required to apply the ENG 152 or equivalent (may be taken appropriate newly learned tools in the concurrently), or permission of the creation of original imagery. Emphasis Chair. SEE Certification: Humanities. is placed on selecting and utilizing software and hardware in accordance SOC - Sociology Courses with professional standards and practices. Course includes studio and SOC 101 - Introduction to lecture. Students will need to purchase Sociology (3 credits) supplies/materials for this course. Introduces building blocks of Prerequisite: None. knowledge in the discipline of VCD 270 - Introduction to sociology, a discipline that examines Corporate Communication how humans interact and how their interactions are influenced by social Design (3 credits) forces. Builds on technology skills introduced Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in in VCD 124. This course gives non- ENG 151 or equivalent (may be taken designers the skills they need to concurrently). SEE Certification: Social produce professional publications, Sciences. including writing, editing, designing, and printing. Emphasis is placed on communicating ideas effectively in a Graduate Fields of Study| 79 Graduate Fields of Study

technology or for the business professional looking to Master-level Learning Outcomes improve management skills along with a practical working Stated below are learning outcomes that represent what knowledge of today's information technologies. Stevenson University believes all master's degree-seeking Graduates of Stevenson's BTM degree program will be able students should know, be able to do, and value upon to interpret hardware and software standards, manipulate completion of their master’s degree. These outcomes are the architecture of current and emerging technologies, and consistent with the mission of Stevenson University Online interpret and evaluate the impact of these technologies on to help students graduate with the competence and competition, organizational structure and work flow confidence needed to address creatively the opportunities processes. They will have the knowledge and ability to and challenges facing them, their careers, organizations, communicate effectively on business and technical concerns and communities. The Master-level Learning Outcomes with all levels of personnel both internal and external to the serve as a benchmark to ensure consistent rigor and organization. expectation for all master’s degree-seeking students. The master's degree addresses this need on three levels: Graduates of Stevenson University master’s degree the organization, the individual, and the technology. The programs are: program core begins by providing an overview of the A. Competent Professionals who: organization's processes and the systems that support them • Elucidate the major theoretical underpinnings of the to achieve the corporation's goals. This is followed by discipline courses dealing with the concepts of human cognition and creativity that address why IT systems frequently fail to • Articulate current and future trends in the field of study meet the requirements of customers. Armed with this • Apply advanced discipline knowledge to practical knowledge, the IT systems professional can be creative and workplace challenges innovative in more accurately solving the organization's • Communicate fluently across various perspectives and problems and meeting the needs of the customer. The modalities with technological proficiency intent is to emphasize the need for information systems B. Creative Leaders who: professionals to be creative in problem solving and innovative in finding opportunities within the organization. • Articulate challenges and opportunities The degree program has two tracks: both emerging • Analyze alternative perspectives and patterns technology and innovative leadership. Tracks focus on the • Synthesize multiple sources of evidence business and management of internal and external • Collaborate to advance a shared goal information systems essential for support of the organization's connection to its partners and customers. • Adapt to multiple cultural contexts and environmental uncertainties The capstone courses provide for the integration of practice and theory across the two tracks. C. Confident Citizens who: All courses can be completed entirely online. Some 8-week • Examine relevant ethical perspectives courses are offered in a hybrid format which meet one • Practice personal and professional awareness and night per week. accountability • Reflect on their role within a global community • Evaluate and respond to community concerns Objectives Business and Technology Management Program Business and Technology Outcomes Management Upon completion of the Master of Science in BTM, graduates will be able to: Description • Defend the importance of technology as the underlying foundation of an organization. Business and Technology Management Program Description • Analyze the management processes and technology needed to support an organization. The Master of Science in Business and Technology Management (BTM) equips students with the skills and • Assess the architectural design of current and emerging knowledge required to help organizations achieve a technologies. competitive advantage in an increasingly global, • Design organizational systems necessary to create technology-driven, and information-rich marketplace. The effective solutions. degree program provide students not only with knowledge • Appraise the policy, technical, security, and legal issues about a wide variety of technologies and their architectures that affect an organization. but also with an understanding of how to obtain the integration of the full range of information technologies • Compose effective communication with all levels of within an organization, from both strategic and operational personnel, both orally and in writing, within and external perspectives. It is designed either for students interested in to the organization. furthering their knowledge of the use and deployment of 80| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Emerging Technology Track Outcomes BTM 601 Information Technologies and the 3 Upon completion of the emerging technology track, Organization graduates will be able to: BTM 604 Cognitive Science for Requirements 3 Analysis • Evaluate various technologies available to organizations BTM 606 Creativity in Information Systems 3 in order to determine their usefulness and what impact, BTM Project Management 3 negative or positive, these technologies might have if 644/HCM implemented within these organizations. 644 • Understand various IT architectural designs and how BTM 663 Information Technology Law & 3 they assist organizations. Enforcement Activities • Analyze various software solutions in determining their Capstone Courses (6 credits): effectiveness on developing and maintaining customer BTM 701 Systems Integration 3 relationships. BTM 702 Master's Project 3 • Evaluate the software and hardware requirements of Students select one of the following tracks (15 network security and assess vulnerabilities that may exist credits) in corporate infrastructures. Track One: Emerging Technology Management • Determine the importance of having organizational data properly secured and why contingency plans are Students select five courses from the following (15 credits): required by every organization. BTM 618 Network Technologies 3 BTM 634 Enterprise Data Management 3 Innovative Leadership Track Outcomes BTM 640 Operating Environments: 3 Upon completion of the innovative leadership track, Architecture and Infrastructure graduates will be able to: BTM 642 Enterprise Application Process 3 • Determine the importance of information technology as Analysis integrative to the effective functioning and success of BTM 643 Electronic Commerce 3 organizations. BTM 646 Disaster Recovery & Business 3 Continuity • Evaluate the behaviors and practices associated with BTM E-Systems Security 3 effective leadership within various organizations with 661/CYBF special attention to leadership and management within 661 IT units. BTM 662 Business to Business Applications 3 • Design effective supply chain management strategies Track Two: Innovative Leadership using appropriate software systems. Students select five courses from the following (15 credits): • Analyze current customer relationship management BTM Innovative Leadership & 3 practices, issues, best practices, and solutions to create 635/HCM Management competitive advantage for business and industry. 635 • Design appropriate tools and processes in business and BTM 645 Supply Chain Management 3 industry focusing on key issues in strategic leadership BTM Customer Relationship 3 and management of IT and incorporating innovative 667/HCM Management (E-CRM) strategies in order to maintain competitive advantage in 667 the marketplace. BTM 670 Competitive Theory 3 BTM 671 Innovative Strategies 3 Policies BTM 672 I.T. Financial Management 3 Business and Technology Management Program Course Descriptions Policies See BTM - Business and Technology Management Courses The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only (p. 96) one can be awarded during the program. A student may repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will not be Communication Studies permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the Description grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student Communication Studies Program Description may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. The Master of Science in Communication Studies is A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all designed for professionals who want to build a foundation of effective communication competencies for personal and graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA professional advancement. According to the National requirement. Degree requirements must be completed Association of Colleges and Employers 2015 Job Outlook Survey, over 73 percent of employers reported within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed. communication skills as a top qualification they seek in potential job candidates. This master’s program helps Requirements graduates translate fundamental ideas of communication into real-world applications and develop their skills in The curriculum for the M.S. in BTM consists of three evaluating and creating solutions to conflicts that occur components: core courses, track elective courses, and within organizations. Graduates also will be equipped to capstone courses. assist organizations in constructing successful team-building Core Courses (15 credits): strategies and streamlining internal and external Graduate Fields of Study| 81 communications across various cultural, social, and business CM 625 Contemporary Communication 3 settings. CM 630 Contemporary Organizations and 3 Graduates will be eligible for career opportunities in a Communication variety of growing industries including public relations, CM 635 Crisis Communication 3 advertising and promotions, marketing management, media CM 720 Capstone: Communication Project or 6 sales, event planning, and market research. Maryland Thesis occupational projections indicate that the potential need for professionals in these industries will continue to steadily Course Descriptions increase over the next decade. Employment opportunities See CM - Communication Studies Courses (p. 98) for graduates in these growing markets include Public Relations Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Advertising Community-Based Education and Manager, Promotions Manager, Media Sales Manager, Event Planner, and Market Research Analyst. Leadership Objectives Description Communication Studies Program Outcomes Community-Based Education and Leadership Program Upon completion of the Master of Science in Description Communication Studies, graduates will be able to: The Master of Arts in Community-Based Education and • Synthesize various theories of human communication. Leadership is designed to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals to teach, lead, and manage in • Create written works using scholarly skills in cultural, non-formal education settings. Practicing professionals will social, and business communication contexts. gain the knowledge and skills to become effective • Generate various ethical responses as they examine educators, managers, and change leaders in their different cultural, social, and business communication organizations. Upon completion of the master’s program, contexts. graduates will have the ability to meet the needs of diverse • Explain how cultural similarities and differences influence populations of learners, build transformative learning human interaction and communication. communities, and foster collaborative partnerships within • Develop creative and practical solutions to problems in the expanding non-formal educational sector. The master’s cultural, social, and business communication contexts degree will prepare students to serve in a variety of educational and leadership positions with nonprofit using appropriate methods of communication. organizations, private and public educational institutions, • Synthesize primary research sources using qualitative and government and community agencies. and quantitative approaches. • Synthesize communication theories, apply Objectives communication skills, and deliver professional messages in cultural, social, and business communication contexts. Community-Based Education and Leadership Program Outcomes Policies Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Community- Based Education and Leadership, students will be able to: Communication Studies Program Policies • Analyze formal, informal, and non-formal theories and The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only frameworks of education. Examine the developmental one can be awarded during the program. A student may and cognitive characteristics of learners through the life repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a span. student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats • Explore sociological and cultural influences on communities, organizations, and groups. a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a • Create, implement, and assess community-based part of the student's academic record. Further, a student educational programs. may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. • Design engaging and innovative learning experiences A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all that foster critical thinking, creativity, and graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only communication skills of learners. one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA • Synthesize multiple sources of evidence to make requirement. Degree requirements must be completed decisions. within seven years after the first course applied to the • Use multiple modes of communication to advocate for degree was completed. community-based education. Requirements • Create management and strategic plans for the sustainability of community-based educational Required courses: organizations. CM 505 Communication Theory and 3 Applications • Foster collaboration among educational institutions, CM 510 Research Writing and Methods 3 public, private and non-profit agencies, and other community stakeholders. CM 600 Cultures and Communication 3 CM 605 Communication Ethics in the Public 3 Sphere Policies CM 610 Interpersonal Communication 3 Community-Based Education and Leadership Program CM 615 Nonverbal Communication 3 CM 620 Conflict Communication and 3 Leadership 82| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Policies ED 510 Psychology and Development of 3 The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only Adolescents one can be awarded during the program. A student may ED 605 STEM Curriculum Principles and 3 repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a Practices student has repeated a course, the student will not be ED 620 Literacy Strategies in the STEM 3 permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats Content Areas a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the ED 625 Advanced Literacy Strategies in the 3 grade point average. However, all courses taken become a STEM Content Areas part of the student's academic record. Further, a student ED 630 Principles of Special Education 3 may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. ED 690 Issues in STEM Education 3 A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all Certificate Option graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Community-Based requirement. Degree requirements must be completed Education and Leadership within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed. Certificate Description The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Community-Based Requirements Education and Leadership is designed for practicing Required Courses (24 Credits): professionals in non-formal and informal education settings who want to expand their knowledge and skills to become Community-Based Education and Leadership effective educators and change leaders in their Courses: organizations. Upon completion of the certificate, graduates CBEL 610 Foundations and Frameworks of 3 will have the ability to meet the needs of diverse Community-Based Education populations of learners, build transformative learning CBEL 612 Innovative Teaching and Learning for 3 communities, and foster collaborative partnerships within 21st Century Skills the expanding non-formal educational sector. Coursework CBEL 614 Program Design, Implementation, 3 for this 15-credit hour certificate option can be completed and Evaluation online. CBEL 616 Community Engagement and 3 Due to the unique blend of coursework including Leadership understanding 21st century teaching and learning as well as CBEL 720 Community-Based Education and 3 organizational management and leadership, this certificate Leadership Capstone benefits a variety of positions, including and not limited to Theory and Research Courses: the following: athletic coaches, community education ED 604 Cognitive, Social, and Emotional 3 leaders, higher education professionals, non-profit leaders, Development of Learners and youth development specialists. ED 606 Socio-political and Cultural 3 Certificate Outcomes Influences on Families, Organizations, and Communities Upon completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in ED 608 Action Research and Data Driven 3 Community-Based Education and Leadership certificate, Decision-Making graduates will be able to: Elective Courses (12 credits): • Analyze formal, informal, and non-formal theories and frameworks of education. Students select four courses from at least two of the following areas of focus: • Examine the developmental and cognitive characteristics of learners through the life span. Communication Courses: CM 600 Cultures and Communication 3 • Explore sociological and cultural influences on CM 605 Communication Ethics in the Public 3 communities, organizations, and groups. Sphere • Create, implement, and assess community-based CM 620 Conflict Communication and 3 educational programs. Leadership • Design engaging and innovative learning experiences Management and Leadership Electives: that foster critical thinking, creativity, and CBEL 670 Volunteer Development 3 communication skills of learners. CBEL 672 Advocacy & Fundraising in 3 • Synthesize multiple sources of evidence to make Community-Based Organizations decisions. CBEL 674 Legal Issues and Risk Management 3 • Use multiple modes of communication to advocate for in Community Organizations community-based education. BTM Project Management 3 644/HCM • Create management and strategic plans for the 644 sustainability of community-based educational BTM Innovative Leadership & 3 organizations. 635/HCM Management • Foster collaboration among educational institutions, 635 public, private and non-profit agencies, and other Teaching and Learning Electives: community stakeholders. CBEL 662 Principles and Practices of Youth 3 Certificate Policies Development The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only CBEL 664 Teaching & Learning for Specialized 3 one can be awarded during the completion of the Populations certificate option. A student may repeat one course one Graduate Fields of Study| 83 time in a graduate program or certificate option. Once a Objectives student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats Crime Scene Investigation Program Outcomes a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the The overall educational objective of the program is to grade point average. However, all courses taken become a prepare students as crime scene investigators. The Master part of the student's academic record. Further, a student of Science in Crime Scene Investigation will provide may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. graduates with the skills necessary in the areas of A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all identifying, gathering and processing crime scene evidence. graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only It will prepare them for careers in both law enforcement one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA and crime laboratory professions. requirement. Certificate requirements must be completed Upon completion of the Master of Science in Crime Scene within seven years after the first course applied to the Investigation, graduates will be able to: program was completed. • Process forensic evidence and report findings in an Required Courses ethical manner. Students must complete the following 9 credits: • Communicate those findings in both written and oral CBEL 610 Foundations and Frameworks of 3 formats. Community-Based Education CBEL 616 Community Engagement and 3 • Apply the quality assurance, quality control and safety Leadership requirements used in accredited forensic science ED 606 Socio-political and Cultural 3 laboratories. Influences on Families, • Evaluate crime scenes and select the appropriate steps Organizations, and Communities to be followed in documenting, collecting, preserving Community-Based Education and Leadership and processing evidence. Electives • Develop a comprehensive analysis of the scientific literature on a topic. Students will select two courses from the following focus areas. • Formulate a hypothesis, design, and execute a research project. Management-Leadership Electives CBEL 612 Innovative Teaching and Learning for 3 • Develop a thesis that reflects the results of the research 21st Century Skills project; explains those results; and formulates novel CBEL 614 Program Design, Implementation, 3 suggestions for further study. and Evaluation • Participate in mock judicial examinations. CBEL 662 Principles and Practices of Youth 3 Development Requirements CBEL 664 Teaching & Learning for Specialized 3 Required Courses Populations ART 540 Crime Scene Photography 3 ED 604 Cognitive, Social, and Emotional 3 FSCI 500 Survey of Forensic Science 3 Development of Learners FSCI 610 Physical Evidence at Crime Scenes 3 Teaching and Learning Electives FSCI 615 Safety/Quality Control/Quality 2 CBEL 670 Volunteer Development 3 Assurance CBEL 672 Advocacy & Fundraising in 3 FSCI 630 Crime Scene Investigation 4 Community-Based Organizations FSCI 632 Pattern Analysis 3 CBEL 674 Legal Issues and Risk Management 3 FSCI 655 Practicum Rotations or 3 in Community Organizations FSCI 675 The Crime Laboratory: ED 608 Action Research and Data Driven 3 Structure and Operations Decision-Making FSCI 702 Seminar in Forensic Science 3 FSCI 760 Research Project & Presentation I 3 Crime Scene Investigation FSCI 761 Research Project & Presentation II 3 FSCI 701 Trial Practice 3 Description FSCI/FS Forensic Science or Forensic Studies 3 Elective Elective Crime Scene Investigation Program Description The Master of Science in Crime Scene Investigation is Policies designed to prepare students to identify, collect and Crime Scene Investigation Program Policies analyze crime scene evidence and to summarize and communicate their findings in a courtroom setting. Federal, The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only state and local law enforcement agencies rely on crime one can be awarded during the program. A student may scene investigators to assist field investigative personnel in repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a gathering physical evidence that is then provided to crime student has repeated a course, the student will not be laboratory personnel for scientific examination. Prosecutors, permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats defense attorneys, judges and jurors continue to place a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the more importance on the value of scientific evidence in the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a criminal justice system. Graduates of this degree program part of the student's academic record. Further, a student will be prepared for careers as crime scene investigators. may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA requirement. Degree requirements must be completed 84| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog within seven years after the first course applied to the • Collect and preserve digital evidence (including volatile degree was completed. data and network data) during a computer forensic examination in an appropriate and effective manner. Course Descriptions • Provide an oral defense of the findings that appear in a See FSCI - Forensic Science Courses (p. 103) written report. Cyber Forensics Policies Cyber Forensics Program Policies Description The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only Cyber Forensics Program Description one can be awarded during the program. A student may The Master of Science in Cyber Forensics specializes in the repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will not be process of forensically examining computer systems to permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats perform event reconstruction and to identify inappropriate access or data exfiltration and the mechanisms by which a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a the attacks occurred. Students will be trained to implement part of the student's academic record. Further, a student digital evidence collection techniques and to use scientific methods toward the preservation, collection, validation, may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. identification, analysis, interpretation, documentation, and A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all presentation of such evidence. This degree will prepare graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only graduates for positions in a number of industries needing one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA forensic specialists who perform active and defensive requirement. Degree requirements must be completed computer forensic techniques that extend beyond e- within seven years after the first course applied to the discovery. degree was completed. Students in this program will use current techniques and tools to analyze systems involved with incidents of Prerequisite Requirements unauthorized and inappropriate computer system access, Cyber Forensics Program Prerequisite theft of electronic information, cyber attacks, and other Requirements cyber crimes. Relevant technical and legal topics are Students who wish to enter the master's program in cyber covered to ensure graduates perform thorough incident forensics must meet the following admissions prerequisite response, intrusion analysis, and presentation of findings. requirements: The program will utilize Stevenson's highly specialized virtual lab environment, in addition to hybrid and face-to- • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field (information assurance, computer science, face instruction using state-of-the-art forensic technology network administration or computer security) and at which allows students to do hands-on work related to advanced forensic analysis, either remotely or on campus. least two years of related work experience. Stevenson's virtual lab environment gives students hands- OR on, real-time experience in analyzing servers, desktops, • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an laptops, firewalls, networks, clouds, and other digital unrelated field and at least five years experience in environments that require examination. Students will be information technology, telecommunication systems, trained to implement professional digital evidence system administration, network management, or collection techniques to identify, analyze, document, and information assurance. prepare digital evidence for official investigations and legal proceedings. Requirements All coursework can be completed entirely online in 8-week Required Courses: sessions with the exception of an 8-hour on-site class CYBF Incident Response and Evidence 3 requirement for CYBF 664. 643/FSIS 643 Collection CYBF Windows Forensic Examinations 3 Objectives 644/FSIS 644 Cyber Forensics Program Outcomes CYBF Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), 3 650/FSIS 650 Firewalls, Auditing Upon completion of the Master of Science in Cyber CYBF E-Systems Security 3 Forensics, graduates will be able to: 661/BTM 661 • Select the appropriate tools to recover operating CYBF Network Penetration Testing 3 systems, artifacts, and data. 662/FSIS 662 • Identify current attack vectors and exploited CYBF Network and Cloud Forensics 3 vulnerabilities, including advanced persistent threats, 663/FSIS 663 used by criminals to gain access to information systems CYBF Mobile Device Forensics 3 and propose appropriate defenses to exploitation. 664/FSIS 664 CYBF 670 Cyber Warfare and Cyber Terrorism 3 • Analyze information systems for signs of breaches and CYBF 675 Live Response and Live Acquisition 3 identify data that has been exfiltrated from those CYBF 680 Legal Compliance and Ethics 3 systems. CYBF 685 Malware Detection, Analysis, and 3 • Produce a professional forensic report that includes the Prevention methodology used for the collection, handling, and CYBF 710 Mock Intrusion and Response 3 preservation of digital evidence. • Interpret and apply the applicable laws and statutes that govern the search and seizure of digital evidence. Graduate Fields of Study| 85 Course Descriptions FSIS Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), 3 650/CYBF Firewalls, Auditing See CYBF - Cyber Forensics Courses (p. 99) 650 FSIS Network Penetration Testing 3 662/CYBF 662 FSIS Network and Cloud Forensics 3 663/CYBF 663 FSIS Mobile Device Forensics 3 664/CYBF Digital Forensics 664 Policies Description Digital Forensics Program Policies Digital Forensics Program Description The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only The Master of Science in Digital Forensics is designed to one can be awarded during the program. A student may prepare students to identify, acquire, restore and analyze repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a electronic data, and to testify as qualified experts in court. student has repeated a course, the student will not be Further, as the use of digital evidence in litigation becomes permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats more prevalent, students will be prepared to assist in a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the litigation support services in the area of electronic evidence. grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student Objectives may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. Digital Forensics Program Outcomes A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only The overall educational objective of the program is to one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA prepare students as forensic specialists in digital evidence. requirement. Degree requirements must be completed The Master of Science in Digital Forensics will provide within seven years after the first course applied to the graduates with the skills necessary to identify, acquire, degree was completed. restore and analyze electronic data, and to testify as qualified experts in court. The program will prepare Students are required to take and successfully complete graduates for careers in computer forensics and litigation FSCOR 601, Criminal Justice; FSCOR 604, Evidence; and support in the handling of electronic evidence. FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research and Review, before enrolling in other courses. Upon completion of the Master of Science in Digital Forensics, graduates will be able to: Course Descriptions • Be able to collect, handle and preserve digital evidence. See FSIS - Forensic Information Systems Courses (p. 102) • Design a comprehensive methodology to cover the acquisition, preservation and analysis of various forms of Forensic Accounting digital evidence. • Analyze and interpret file system data, operating system Description data and application data. • Synthesize auditing, computer forensic and investigative Forensic Accounting Program Description analysis into coherent, defensible conclusions. A Master of Science in Forensic Accounting is designed to • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and prepare students to synthesize the accounting and auditing recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. skills necessary to investigate and analyze financial evidence and to interpret, summarize and communicate their finds in Requirements a courtroom setting. The banking crisis that led to implementation of the Sabanes-Oxley Act and subsequent Required Courses financial crises that led to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street FSCOR 601 Foundations of Justice 3 Reform and Customer Protection Act have created a FSCOR 604 Evidence 3 demand for forensic accountants in public and private FSCOR 606 Forensic Journal Research and 3 practices, corporations, government agencies and other Review organizations. Graduates of this degree program will be FSIS 642 File Systems Forensic Analysis 3 prepared for these positions. FSIS Incident Response and Evidence 3 643/CYBF Collection Objectives 643 FSIS Windows Forensic Examinations 3 Forensic Accounting Program Outcomes 644/CYBF The overall educational objective of the program is to 644 prepare students to become forensic accountants. The FSCOR 702 Mock Trial Capstone 6 Forensic Accounting degree will provide graduates with the Electives: (Select four) necessary skills in the areas of asset protection and financial FSIS 646 Windows Intrusion Forensic 3 reporting. The program will prepare graduates for careers in Investigations both investigative professions and security (fraud prevention) professions. 86| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Upon completion of the Master of Science in Forensic Objectives Accounting, graduates will be able to: • Examine financial statements for false and/or misleading Forensic Investigation Program Outcomes statements. The overall education objective of the program is to • Assess fraud risk and adequacy or internal control prepare students as forensic investigators. The Master of structures. Science in Forensic Investigation degree will provide graduates with the skills necessary for occupations as • Evaluate financial evidence. forensic investigators for business and government • Synthesize accounting, auditing, computer and agencies. investigative analysis into coherent, defensible Upon completion of the Master of Science in Forensic conclusions. Investigation, graduates will be able to: • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and • Evaluate the merits of all allegation and prepare an recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. investigative plan, if warranted. Requirements • Conduct effective interviews and interrogations. Required Courses • Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence. FSCOR 601 Foundations of Justice 3 • Synthesize analysis of facts and law into coherent, FSCOR 604 Evidence 3 defensible conclusions. FSCOR 606 Forensic Journal Research and 3 • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and Review recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. FSAAC 620 Forensic Information Technology 3 FSAAC 624 Fraud: Accounting 3 Requirements FSAAC 626 Investigation and Analysis: Auditing 3 FSAAC 628 Investigation and Analysis: Tax 3 Required Courses: FSLAW 668 White Collar Crimes 3 FSCOR 601 Foundations of Justice 3 FSINV 600 Investigative Techniques/Interviewing 3 FSCOR 604 Evidence 3 FSCOR 702 Mock Trial Capstone 6 FSCOR 606 Forensic Journal Research and 3 Review Policies FSINV 600 Investigative Techniques/Interviewing 3 FSINV 605 Investigative Techniques/Physical 3 Forensic Accounting Program Policies Evidence The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only FSAAC 620 Forensic Information Technology 3 one can be awarded during the program. A student may FSLAW 602 Criminology 3 repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a FSLAW 662 Fraud Investigation and Analysis 3 student has repeated a course, the student will not be FSLAW 668 White Collar Crimes 3 permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats FSCI 500 Survey of Forensic Science 3 a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the FSCOR 702 Mock Trial Capstone 6 grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student Policies may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. Forensic Investigation Program Policies A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one can be awarded during the program. A student may one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a requirement. Degree requirements must be completed student has repeated a course, the student will not be within seven years after the first course applied to the permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats degree was completed. a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the Students are required to take and successfully complete grade point average. However, all courses taken become a FSCOR 601, Criminal Justice; FSCOR 604, Evidence; and part of the student's academic record. Further, a student FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research and Review, before may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. enrolling in other courses. A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only Course Description one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA See FSAAC - Forensic Accounting Courses (p. 101) requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the Forensic Investigation degree was completed. Students are required to take and successfully complete Description FSCOR 601, Criminal Justice; FSCOR 604, Evidence; and Forensic Investigation Program Description FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research and Review, before enrolling in other courses. The Master of Science in Forensic Investigation is designed to prepare students to plan and conduct investigations for Course Descriptions business and government agencies. Courses emphasize the gathering and reporting of testimonial and physical See FSINV - Forensic Investigation Courses (p. 103) evidence and prepare students to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, analyzing documents, and synthesizing the results into factually accurate and objective investigative reports and court testimony. Graduate Fields of Study| 87 part of the student's academic record. Further, a student Forensic Science may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. Description A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only Forensic Science Program Description one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA The Master of Forensic Science degree with areas of requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the concentration in Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry degree was completed. will equip students with the ability to visualize and achieve excellence in a dynamic global community. Students will graduate with the competence and confidence needed to Prerequisite Requirements address creatively the opportunities and problems facing Forensic Science Program Prerequisite their communities, the nation, and the world. Graduates of Requirements the program will be prepared for employment in local, Students who wish to enter the master's program in state, or federal government crime laboratories, forensics laboratories, DNA testing facilities, the biotechnology forensic science must have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other equivalent natural science, or industry, and/or continued study at the doctoral level. forensic science - with a cumulative and science/math Objectives grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a four-point scale and must meet the following course prerequisites. Forensic Science Program Outcomes The degree programs mentioned above should have the Upon completion of the Master of Forensic Science degree, minimum natural science core requirements consisting of graduates will be able to: the following: • Process forensic evidence and report findings in an • General chemistry I and II and lab for science majors (8 ethical manner. credit hours) • Communicate those findings in both written and oral • Organic chemistry I and II and lab (8 credit hours) formats. • Biology I for science majors (4 credit hours) • Apply the quality assurance, quality control and safety • Physics I and II and lab for science majors (8 credit requirements used in accredited forensic science hours) laboratories. • Calculus (3 credit hours) • Develop a comprehensive analysis of the scientific • Statistics (3 credit hours) literature of a topic. Applicants interested in the Master of Forensic Science Area • Formulate a hypothesis, design and execute a research of Concentration in Chemistry should have the following project. course work: • Develop a thesis that reflects the results of the research • Analytical/Quantitative chemistry project; explains those results; and formulates novel suggestions for further study. • Instrumental analysis • Participate in mock judicial examinations. • Physical chemistry Upon completion of the Master of Forensic Science Area of • Inorganic chemistry Concentration in Forensic Biology, students will be able to: Note: The above courses should have a laboratory • Examine the science underlying DNA analysis. component. • Describe how DNA is analyzed. Applicants interested in the Master of Forensic Science Area of Concentration in Biology should have the following • Analyze serological evidence. course work: • Analyze immunological evidence. • Biochemistry OR • Molecular biology Upon completion of the Master of Forensic Science Area of • Genetics Concentration in Forensic Chemistry, students will be able to: • Population statistics • Examine the science underlying chemical analysis. • Cell biology • Describe the toxicology and analytical chemistry relevant • Microbiology to isolating and identifying drugs and toxic substances. Note: Two of the above courses should have a laboratory • Analyze chemical evidence. component. • Analyze trace evidence. Requirements Policies The curriculum for the forensic science program follows and is designed to be completed in as few as two years. Forensic Science Program Policies Students must complete all core courses. In addition, The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only students must elect an area or concentration and complete one can be awarded during the program. A student may all courses in the concentration. repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a Required Courses: student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats Core Courses: a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the FSCI 500 Survey of Forensic Science 3 grade point average. However, all courses taken become a FSCI 610 Physical Evidence at Crime Scenes 3 88| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog FSCI 615 Safety/Quality Control/Quality 2 • Design a comprehensive methodology to cover the Assurance acquisition, preservation and analysis of various forms of FSCI 655 Practicum Rotations or FSCI 3 digital evidence. 675 The Crime Laboratory: Structure • Analyze and interpret file systems data, operative system and Operations data and application data. FSCI 702 Seminar in Forensic Science 3 FSCI 760 Research Project & Presentation I 3 • Synthesize analyses of facts and law into coherent, FSCI 761 Research Project & Presentation II 3 defensible conclusions. FSCI 701 Trial Practice 3 • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and Area of Concentration in Biology: recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. FSCI 640 Serology and Immunology 3 OR FSCI 645 DNA Analysis 3 Program Outcomes of the Master of Science in FSCI 660 Forensic DNA Computer 3 Forensic Accounting: Applications FSCI/FS Forensic Science or Forensic Studies 3 • Examine financial statements for false and/or misleading Elective Elective statements. Area of Concentration in Chemistry: • Assess fraud risk and adequacy of internal control FSCI 617 Trace Evidence 4 structures. FSCI 620 Drug Analysis 3 • Evaluate financial evidence. FSCI 670 Forensic Toxicology 3 • Synthesize analyses of facts and law into coherent, FSCI/FS Forensic Science or Forensic Studies 3 defensible conclusions. Elective Elective • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and Forensic Studies recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. Requirements Description Required Courses Forensic Studies Program Description FSCOR 601 Foundations of Justice 3 The Master of Science in Forensic Studies is designed for FSCOR 604 Evidence 3 students who have interests that overlap the Master of FSCOR 606 Forensic Journal Research and 3 Science in Investigation and either the Master of Science in Review Forensic Accounting or the Master of Science in Digital FSINV 600 Investigative Techniques/Interviewing 3 Forensics. This program enables students who are FSINV 605 Investigative Techniques/Physical 3 interested in careers that have general knowledge of Evidence accounting or of digital forensics to combine that interest FSCOR 702 Mock Trial Capstone 6 with investigations and take course in both areas. This Forensic Accounting - Program Completion program may be appropriate for investigators who need a FSAAC Two Forensic Accounting Electives 6 general understanding of accounting or digital forensics FSIS/FSAAC Three Digital Forensics or Forensic 9 that might fall under their areas of responsibility. Accounting Electives Digital Forensics - Program Completion Objectives FSIS Two Digital Forensics Electives 6 Forensic Studies Program Outcomes FSIS/FSAAC Three Digital Forensics or Forensic 9 Accounting Electives Upon completion of the Master of Science in Forensic Studies, graduates will be able to achieve the objectives of Policies the Master of Science in Forensic Investigation in combination with at least one or more of the objectives Forensic Studies Program Policies from the Master of Science in Digital Forensics or the The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only Master of Science in Forensic Accounting depending upon one can be awarded during the program. A student may which of the two disciplines the student selects. repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a Program Outcomes for Master of Science in student has repeated a course, the student will not be Forensic Studies: permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats • Evaluate the merits of an allegation and prepare an a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the investigative plan, if warranted. grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student • Conduct effective interviews and interrogations. may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. • Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence. A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all • Synthesize analyses of facts and law into coherent, graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only defensible conclusions. one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA • Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and requirement. Degree requirements must be completed recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. within seven years after the first course applied to the AND degree was completed. Students are required to take and successfully complete Program Outcomes of the Master of Science in FSCOR 601, Criminal Justice; FSCOR 604, Evidence; and Digital Forensics: FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research and Review, before • Collect, handle and preserve digital evidence. enrolling in other courses. Graduate Fields of Study| 89 Course Descriptions • Lead and manage human resources and health professionals in diverse organizational environments. See Forensic Studies Course Descriptions (p. Error! • Analyze statistical, qualitative, quantitative, and Bookmark not defined.) economic data to assist in ethical and effective business Healthcare Management and clinical decision-making. • Perform as an ethical and effective steward of organizational resources through prudent financial Description analysis and project management. Healthcare Management Program Description • Lead and manage human resources and health The Master of Science in Healthcare Management prepares professionals in quality assessment for patient care its graduates for leadership positions in which they plan, improvement. direct, or coordinate medical and health services in Quality Management and Patient Safety hospitals, clinics, managed care, public health agencies, or Concentration Outcomes similar organizations. The program has two areas of concentration: (1) Quality Management and Patient Safety Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the quality and (2) Project Management. The curriculum includes management and patient safety concentration will be able integrative experiences that require students to apply real to: world practice and to synthesize knowledge and skills • Formulate a plan to assess performance of quality covered throughout the program. Using the case study management and patient-centric safety efforts in a method and other problem-solving integrative healthcare system or unit. methodologies, the program provides opportunities for • Critique, synthesize and apply theories, models, and students to participate in team-based activities. research relating to quality improvement and patient Stevenson's innovative accelerated M.S. in Healthcare safety initiatives. Management is designed for working adults who want to • Deduce trends in healthcare that promote best practices complete their degree quickly and expand their career in ethical and effective, evidence-based quality horizons by strengthening their credentials as healthcare management and patient safety. managers and administrators. All of the coursework can be • Analyze and interpret statistical, quantitative data and completed online. other performance indicators of quality management Quality Management and Patient Safety and patient safety initiatives. This area of concentration prepares graduates to plan, • Propose and justify methods and tools for analysis of organize, lead, control, and evaluate quality improvement quality management and patient-centric safety initiatives in healthcare organizations. Course work is initiatives. focused on ethical, effective, evidence-based, patient-centric • Produce techniques of operations assessment and theory and practices. improvement that continually improve the quality of Project Management in Healthcare care provided and patient safety. This area of concentration prepares graduates to plan, • Lead and manage a quality improvement and patient organize, lead, control, and evaluate healthcare organization safety initiative in a healthcare system or unit. projects from start to finish. Course work is focused on • Demonstrate through written, oral, and other ethical, effective financial management, innovative presentation skills, an in-depth understanding of the leadership, and interdisciplinary teamwork theory and quality management and patient safety efforts in a practices. healthcare system or unit. Objectives Project Management in Healthcare Concentration Outcomes Healthcare Management Program Outcomes Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the project Upon completion of the Master of Science in Healthcare management in leadership concentration will be able to: Management, graduates will be able to: • Critique, synthesize and apply theories, models, and • Determine conceptual approaches and techniques to research relating to project management in a healthcare analyze the performance of a healthcare system or unit. system or unit. • Evaluate the health status of populations served by • Formulate a plan to assess performance of project healthcare organizations to address service gaps. management in a healthcare system or unit. • Assess the impact of proposed health policy on • Deduce trends in best practices in healthcare teamwork organizational operations and redesign those structures that promote ethical, effective, and efficient as needed. interdisciplinary project management. • Lead and manage organizational change and promote • Propose and justify tools and methods of project organizational and clinical excellence. management. • Manage information resources to assist in legal, ethical, • Produce techniques of operations assessment and and effective business and clinical decision-making and improvement that assess project management efficiency management. and effectiveness. • Communicate effectively with external and internal • Lead and manage a project with an interdisciplinary stakeholders. team in a healthcare system or unit. • Lead and manage health services organizations under • Demonstrate through written, oral, and other alternative financing mechanisms. presentation skills, an in-depth understanding of project management in a healthcare system or unit. 90| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Policies HCM Innovative Leadership & 3 635/BTM 635 Management Healthcare Management Program Policies HCM 640 Teamwork in Healthcare Settings 3 The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only HCM 642 Healthcare Project Planning and 3 one can be awarded during the program. A student may Management repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a HCM Project Management 3 student has repeated a course, the student will not be 644/BTM 644 permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats HCM 646 Project Management Accounting 3 a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the Elective grade point average. However, all courses taken become a HCM 700 Internship in Healthcare 3 part of the student's academic record. Further, a student Management may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all Course Descriptions graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only See Healthcare Management Course Descriptions (p. 106) one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA requirement. Degree requirements must be completed Nursing within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed. Description Newly admitted students to the MS in HCM program are allowed to take only one course in the first session after Nursing Program Description their admission. Depending on the date of admission, the The Master of Science in Nursing is designed to help meet student must take either HCM 600 or HCM 605 as their first the significant national and state need for more nurses and only course. More than one course in their first session prepared at the graduate level, with a special focus on requires written permission from the program coordinator. education, leadership/management or population-based Upon successful completion of their first session, students care coordination. Graduates will earn a Master of Science may register for more than one course. degree with a major in nursing. Designed as a part-time, accelerated, online program, the Requirements program is offered to registered nurses who already have a Core Courses: bachelor’s degree in nursing. HCM Project and Resource Management 3 Graduates gain the theoretical and analytical knowledge 557/NURS required to contribute to the nursing profession as 557 educators, leaders/managers or population-based care HCM Managerial Epidemiology and 3 coordinators. All students participate in a practicum 600/NURS Statistics experience, partnered with experienced nurses in their 600 chosen specialty, to have the opportunity to learn and HCM 605 Healthcare Management and 3 demonstrate new knowledge and skills. Administration HCM 612 Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics 3 Program Highlights HCM 620 Human Resources Development in 3 • Multiple Starting Points - Students can choose to start Healthcare their program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. HCM Organizational Behavior in 3 This gives students the opportunity to begin when they 650/NURS Healthcare are ready. 650 • One Course at a Time - Designed for working nurses, HCM Health Care Finance: Challenges 3 the program allows students to focus on one course at 652/NURS a time, building a foundation for future coursework as 652 they progress. Quality Management and Patient Safety Courses: • Flexible Schedule - Students can choose the pace that HCM Planning for Evidence-Based 3 works best for them, allowing a balance of work, school 660/NURS Practice and life events. 660 HCM Quality Management in Health 3 • Accelerated Format - Courses are offered in accelerated 662/NURS Care 8-week formats. The only exception is the capstone 662 course, which is offered over a full 16-week semester. HCM 665 Patient Satisfaction and Quality 3 Areas of Concentration Improvement Students will choose to focus on one of the following areas HCM Customer Relationship 3 667/BTM 667 Management (E-CRM) of concentration: HCM 669 Patient Advocacy for Healthcare 3 • Nursing Education Quality • Nursing Leadership/Management Project Management in Healthcare • Population-Based Care Coordination This area of concentration prepares graduates to plan, Nursing Education organize, lead, control, and evaluate healthcare organization projects from start to finish. Course work is focused on This area of concentration is designed to help meet the ethical, effective, financial management, innovative tremendous need for nurse faculty – a shortage that is leadership, and interdisciplinary teamwork theory and limiting enrollment in nursing schools nationwide. practices. Education is practiced by all nurses in formal and informal settings. This concentration recognizes the changing Graduate Fields of Study| 91 practice of nursing education, whether in the academic or • Analyze significant issues arising between clinical clinical setting. From the increasing use of simulation to nursing practice and nursing education. online courses, nursing educators in today’s healthcare • Develop curriculum designs appropriate to the environment must be able develop, implement, and educational setting and relevant theory and research. evaluate courses using multiple teaching strategies, including online course delivery. • Use teaching-learning theories and concepts of health protection, promotion and maintenance to address the Nursing Leadership/Management needs of relevant cultures. This area of concentration recognizes that all nurses, • Integrate teaching-learning theories and educational regardless of position, can be called on to serve in objectives in nursing education and clinical settings. leadership roles. This area also addresses the key workforce need for more nurse managers, as many existing nurse Leadership/Management Concentration Outcomes leaders in hospitals and healthcare organizations will retire Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the in the coming years. In challenging economic times, leadership/management concentration will be able to: leadership is critical to the success of healthcare institutions. • Analyze trends in healthcare and health administration Population-Based Care Coordination and promote best business management practices that improve the health of our citizens. This area of concentration is designed to prepare nurses for roles that have increased in demand since the • Synthesize leadership theories and principles of human implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Nursing resource management to improve and promote nursing professionals will gain appropriate skills that enable them to care in a variety of environments. make ongoing changes in the health systems they serve, as • Analyze significant issues between clinical nursing well as acquiring the knowledge and abilities to adapt to practice and health care administration and provide future challenges in nursing. Graduates of this program may leadership in the pragmatic resolution of conflicts. work in a variety of roles, such as case managers with • Synthesize and apply theories, models, and research hospital systems, nurse community liaisons with third-party relating to nursing management and health systems. organizations, nurse navigators within hospitals or • Analyze managerial problems in healthcare and provide community coordinators within health departments. resource solutions. Objectives • Critique concepts and theories of nursing, health care delivery, financing, and regulatory issues related to Nursing Program Outcomes health care organizations. The objective of the program is to prepare registered Population-Based Care Coordination Outcomes nurses with a Master of Science degree with a major in nursing who will practice in advanced roles as nurse Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the educators, leaders/managers, or population-based care population-base care coordination concentration will be coordinators. Master's-prepared nurses are professionals able to: with specialized knowledge and skills that are applied • Conduct needs assessments within communities and within a broad range of patient populations in a variety of health care systems, engaging multiple stakeholders. practice settings. • Design a plan of care for specific populations Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing, incorporating knowledge of community resources, graduates will be able to: health care law, and regulations. • Advance the scholarship and discipline of nursing • Evaluate quality and safety outcomes within community through the acquisition and dissemination of new healthcare systems. nursing knowledge. • Implement care management projects based on target • Demonstrate advanced mastery of nursing theory, population need assessment and evidence-based evidence-based practice, service, and research based standards of care. upon a multidisciplinary theoretical foundation. • Evaluate culturally-competent community care • Analyze advanced roles in nursing as educators, leaders, management strategies through the examination of and managers in a variety of settings: academic inter-professional collaborative relationships, social environments, health care agencies, political systems, networks, and organizational systems. and in the public and private sectors. • Advocate for the nursing profession through Requirements demonstration of personal accountability, responsibility Core courses give all master's degree-seeking students a for advanced nursing practice and professional role strong foundation in nursing research, essential for the modeling and mentoring. implementation of evidence-based practice and to • Synthesize knowledge of decision-making skills and effectively utilize data for problem solving. Additional core change theory to promote excellence in nursing practice courses provide advanced knowledge in the legal, ethical, within a dynamic and global health care system. political, and social forces impacting the global health care environment. The core courses, plus the courses within the Education Concentration Outcomes areas of concentration, provide a foundation for doctoral Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the education. education concentration will be able to: All students must successfully complete the following core • Analyze trends in nursing science to promote best courses before moving into courses in their area of educational practices. concentration. • Examine learning theories and curriculum design models Core Courses: related to educative processes in nursing. NURS 515 Concepts of Nursing Informatics 3 92| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog NURS 520 Quantitative Methods in Nursing 3 Residency Requirements Research The Master of Science in Nursing has a residency NURS 530 Qualitative Inquiry in Nursing 3 requirement at the end of the program. The residency NURS 547 Global Health Care Perspectives 3 component supports the interactive nature of the NURS Project and Resource Management 3 profession, which requires students to demonstrate not only 557/HCM knowledge, but the increased ability at the graduate level 557 to articulate and discuss nursing issues and challenges. Education Courses: Further, the residency allows students to demonstrate those This area of concentration includes courses in pedagogy, skills and competencies they will need in their professional curriculum design, educational assessment, and a teaching positions. Students unable to come to campus for this practicum. component of the program will be able to participate through the use of synchronous online software capabilities The following courses must be completed sequentially: already available at the university. NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology and 3 Pharmacology Certificate Option NURS 615 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NURS 632 Curriculum Design and Innovation 3 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Population-Based NURS 635 Teaching and Learning 3 Care Coordination Strategies/Evaluation NURS 642 Instructional Media in Education 3 Certificate Description NURS 740 Nursing Education Capstone 6 The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Population-Based Care Leadership/Management Courses: Coordination is a 15-credit graduate certificate option designed for registered nurses prepared at least at the This area of concentration includes courses on baccalaureate level who want to expand their knowledge organizational behavior, health care finance, quality and practice in the growing fields of population health and management, and a leadership practicum. care coordination. The development of this certificate was The following courses must be completed sequentially: based, in part, on the changes in the U.S. healthcare NURS Organizational Behavior in 3 delivery system, which present multiple challenges for 650/HCM Healthcare healthcare providers. Important among these changes is the 650 need for expert care coordination by knowledgeable NURS Health Care Finance: Challenges 3 providers who are well acquainted with the complexities of 652/HCM healthcare delivery systems, insurance policies, and the 652 varied needs of clients. Students in the certificate option NURS Planning for Evidence-Based Practice 3 will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide 660/HCM care coordination services for diverse populations. 660 NURS Quality Management in Health Care 3 Certificate Outcomes 662/HCM At the completion of the Certificate in Population-Based 662 Care Coordination, students will: NURS 750 Nursing Leadership/Management 6 • Conduct needs assessments within communities and Capstone healthcare systems, engaging multiple stakeholders. Elective Approved Health Care Management • Design a plan of care for specific populations course. incorporating knowledge of community resources, Elective: Approved Healthcare Management course or healthcare law, and regulations. course from the Education or Population-Based Care • Evaluate quality and safety outcomes within community Concentration healthcare systems. Population-Based Care Coordination Courses: • Evaluate culturally-competent community care This area of concentration includes courses on management strategies through the examination of communication, coordination, vulnerable populations, inter-professional collaborative relationships, social epidemiology, and a Population-Based Care Coordination networks, and organizational systems. practicum. Certificate Policies The following courses must be completed sequentially: NURS Managerial Epidemiology and 3 The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only 600/HCM Statistics one can be awarded during the completion of the 600 certificate option. A student may repeat one course one NURS 670 Communication and Conflict 3 time in a graduate program or certificate option. Once a Resolution student has repeated a course, the student will not be NURS 672 Population-Based Care: Vulnerable 3 permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats Populations a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the NURS 674 Professional/Legal Issues in 3 grade point average. However, all courses taken become a Population-Based Care part of the student's academic record. Further, a student NURS 760 Population-Based Care 6 may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. Coordination Capstone A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all Elective Approved Health Care Management graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only course. one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA Elective: Approved Healthcare Management course or requirement. Certificate requirements must be completed course from the Education or Leadership/Management within seven years after the first course applied to the Concentration program was completed. Graduate Fields of Study| 93 Certificate Option Admission Requirements Education (MSDE) in the area of secondary biology, Same requirements as for admission to graduate nursing chemistry, earth/space science, physics, physical science and program. mathematics. Stevenson University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Program Requirements: (CAEP) and approved by MSDE. Students must complete the following 15 credits: NURS 547 Global Health Care Perspectives 3 Objectives NURS 670 Communication and Conflict 3 Resolution Master of Arts in Teaching Program Outcomes NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology and 3 Consistent with the School of Education’s outcomes, upon Pharmacology completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary NURS 672 Population-Based Care: Vulnerable 3 Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physics, Physical Populations Science or Mathematics, teacher candidates will be able to: NURS 674 Professional/Legal Issues in 3 • Apply knowledge of discipline content and content- Population-Based Care related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners. Policies • Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction Nursing Program Policies and create a culturally responsive, equitable The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only environment to support achievement for all learners. one can be awarded during the program. A student may • Design and implement instruction that engages repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a students, encourages student participation, promotes student has repeated a course, the student will not be higher-level thinking, and supports instructional permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats outcomes. a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the • Design and implement assessment that monitors grade point average. However, all courses taken become a student learning, provides purposeful feedback on part of the student's academic record. Further, a student progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction. may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. • Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all learning community, seek professional development graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA and exhibit integrity and professionalism. requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the Perquisite Requirements degree was completed. Master of Arts in Teaching Program Prerequisite Course Descriptions Requirements See NURS-Graduate Nursing Courses (p. 108) To be admitted into the MAT program, all candidates must complete the following course work and meet MSDE Teaching requirements for initial certification as identified below: • Complete a bachelor's degree in a science or Description mathematics discipline from an accredited institution with 30 credit hours in the content area. Master of Arts in Teaching Program Description • Provide official transcripts* of all previous The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a STEM focus undergraduate-level and graduate-level college prepares candidates for initial certification in secondary coursework. education (grades 7-12) in the areas of biology, chemistry, • Attain a cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework earth/space science, physics, physical science and of 3.0 on a four-point scale. mathematics. The program is designed for recent graduates and career changers in the STEM fields who desired to • Attain a qualifying score on either Praxis® Core enter the teaching profession. The program focuses on a Academic Skills, Praxis® I, GRE, SAT, or ACT according STEM approach to teaching and learning that prepares to MSDE certification criteria. graduates to engage learners in collaborative, innovative, • Provide two letters of recommendation, either and project-based learning for solving real world problems. professional or academic. Stevenson's MAT program is delivered in an online cohort • Complete an interview with the Associate Dean of SUO format that maximizes flexibility for working adults. Course Teacher Education. content is facilitated by seasoned educational professionals To be admitted into a teaching internship (ED 710), through engaging online activities. Current and innovative candidates must: educational technologies are embedded into course • Attain a qualifying score on Praxis® II Content content to prepare candidates to meet the needs of the 21th century learner. Through authentic field experiences Knowledge assessment for the area or desired certification. and a teaching internship, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and disposition to engage and inspire learners. • Completed prerequisite coursework with a 3.0 GPA or Candidates who successfully complete the MAT program, better. including achieving qualifying scores on Praxis ® Core (or • Complete a criminal background check. meeting the qualifying scores on either Praxis ® I, SAT, *Official transcripts must come in a sealed envelope directly ACT, or GRE) and Praxis ® II, are eligible for teaching from the institution. If a student receives the transcripts, the certification in Maryland and in states with reciprocal student must keep the envelope sealed and deliver the agreements with the Maryland State Department of transcripts directly to the Admissions Office. If the 94| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog transcripts are from an institution located outside of the Common Core State Standards. Graduates of the certificate United States, transcripts will need to be evaluated by WES. program can become STEM leaders and resources for their schools. Requirements Program Outcomes: All MAT candidates must complete the following At the completion of the certificate, students will: coursework and meet MDSE requirements for initial certification as identified below: • Relate relevant theories, concepts, and issues in STEM education to the planning, teaching, and learning Required Courses process. ED 510 Psychology and Development of 3 Adolescents • Design and implement a variety of literacy strategies to ED 605 STEM Curriculum Principles and 3 support student motivation and independence in STEM Practices content learning. ED 615 Principles of Assessment 3 • Create and implement student-centered and integrated ED 620 Literacy Strategies in the STEM 3 learning experiences that make the major concepts and Content Areas processes of inquiry in the STEM disciplines accessible, ED 625 Advanced Literacy Strategies in the 3 meaningful and differentiated for all learners. STEM Content Areas • Design and analyze pre-assessments, and formative and ED 630 Principles of Special Education 3 summative assessments of and for STEM learning. ED 640 Methods and Technologies of 3 Teaching Secondary Math and • Integrate instructional technology into STEM curriculum Science with a STEM Focus I and instruction to enhance and extend learning to ED 645 Methods and Technologies of 3 address real world and global issues. Teaching Secondary Math and • Engage in collaborative inquiry, critical analysis, and Science with a STEM focus II reflection to lead STEM pedagogy and practice. ED 690 Issues in STEM Education 3 • Analyze and address current trends, pedagogical ED 710 Professional Internship 6 viewpoints, and issues that emerge in practice in Residency Requirement Secondary STEM education. Stevenson's MAT program includes mandatory onsite • Evaluate STEM education as a transdisciplinary approach weekend residencies twice a year. The interpersonal and attitude toward teaching and learning. relationship developed as part of the cohort residencies Program Policies enhance the academic learning and emotional well-being of the adult learner. The residency is an essential part of The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only building that community. Residencies are scheduled on a one can be awarded during the program. A student may Friday evening through Saturday afternoon at the Owings repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a Mills Campus of Stevenson University at the start of the fall student has repeated a course, the student will not be and spring semesters. Attendance is mandatory for the full permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats period of the residency. Students may engage in seminars, a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the workshops, peer led discussions and presentations during grade point average. However, all courses taken become a residency. part of the student's academic record. Further, a student may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. MSDE requirements for initial certification: A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all • Successful completion of Stevenson University's graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only Maryland Approved MAT program. one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA • Qualifying scores on Praxis® Core (basic skills) & requirement. Certificate requirements must be completed Praxis® II content knowledge and pedagogy within seven years after the first course applied to the assessments. program was completed. • Successful completion of 100-day teaching internship in Program Admission Requirements the candidate's area of certification. Completion of a bachelor's degree in a math or science Certificate Option discipline or closely related field: • From a regionally accredited institution, or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary (7-12) STEM Teaching and Learning • significant coursework in math or science, and/or • professional teaching experience in secondary math or Program Description: science The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary (7-12) STEM Certificate Requirements Teaching and Learning is an 18 credit graduate certificate program designed for middle or high school math and Students must complete the following 18 credits: science teachers who want to expand their knowledge and ED 605 STEM Curriculum Principles and 3 practice of inquiry-based collaborative teaching and Practices learning. Students in the certificate program will develop ED 620 Literacy Strategies in the STEM 3 the tools necessary to design and deliver learning Content Areas experiences for students that are inquiry-, project-, and ED 625 Advanced Literacy Strategies in the 3 problem-based. The program gives students the STEM Content Areas opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of math and ED 640 Methods and Technologies of 3 science teachers to plan and implement integrated, multi- Teaching Secondary Math and disciplinary lessons that align with NSTA Next Generation Science with a STEM Focus I Science Standards, NCTM Principles to Action, and Graduate Fields of Study| 95 ED 645 Methods and Technologies of 3 • Integrate digital technologies and print resources to Teaching Secondary Math and engage learners in a literacy rich learning environment. Science with a STEM focus II • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all ED 690 Issues in STEM Education 3 learners on the developmental continuum of language and literacy learning. Policies Certificate Policies Master of Arts in Teaching Program Policies The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only one can be awarded during the completion of the one can be awarded during the program. A student may certificate option. A student may repeat one course one repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a time in a graduate program or certificate option. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will not be student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student part of the student's academic record. Further, a student may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. may withdraw from each graduate course one time only. A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA requirement. Degree requirements must be completed requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed. degree was completed. Course Descriptions Requirements See ED - Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Sciences Required Courses Courses (p. 100) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Literacy Education is an online, 15-credit hour program. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in LTED 603 Foundations of Literacy 3 Literacy Education LTED 611 Literacy Assessment 3 LTED 621 Culturally Responsive Literacy 3 Certificate Description LTED 623 Digital Literacy and Media 3 The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Literacy Education is LTED 701 Literacy Capstone 3 designed to equip classroom teachers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to increase student success for all learners. In the current educational landscape, classroom teachers are tasked with helping learners develop 21st century skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration while they are simultaneously required to evolve their skills and develop new strategies for addressing the emerging issues in literacy education. In the literacy education certificate program, teachers will explore current trends in literacy instruction, develop strategies for integrating literacy into content areas, align curricula with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and examine the impact of digital technologies and culturally responsive literacy. Certificate graduates will meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) coursework requirements for a Reading Teacher endorsement. Certificate Outcomes Upon completion of the Literacy Education program, graduates will be able to: • Articulate the theoretical frameworks and research based foundations of reading, writing, and communication processes. • Design and implement integrated, comprehensive, and balanced curriculum to support students’ literacy needs. • Evaluate student literacy performance using valid, reliable, and fair assessment tools to screen, diagnosis, monitor, and measure student literacy achievement to inform instruction and evaluate interventions. • Create and engage learners in literacy practices that develop awareness, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society. 96| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Graduate Courses

standards for networking are explored information architecture. Students over the semester through student examine the configuration and design BTM - Business and assignments and in-class discussions. of the computer platforms required to Technology Management Students will implement a multi- perform key tasks such as: connecting Courses domain enterprise network computers and peripheral devices to a environment. network, creating and managing BTM 601 - Information Prerequisite: None. internet and intranet access, executing Technologies and the application software, and installing Organization (3 credits) BTM 634 - Enterprise Data and upgrading hardware. Students Management (3 credits) learn strategic operating systems Provides an overview of the changing options and evaluate how to make the Prepares students for the development nature of organizations as they evolve best technical choices for the of large-scale, enterprise-wide systems to meet the demands of the new organization. digital economy, the techniques for that manage, store, and distribute an increasing competitiveness, and a organization's data. From a database Prerequisite: None. survey of technologies and standards viewpoint, students learn about types available to support and facilitate of databases, relational database organization goals. The course also theory and modeling, database design BTM 642 - Enterprise Application introduces the basic tenets of object- processes, database schema and Process Analysis (3 credits) oriented design. normalization, transaction processing, Discusses the nature and impact of data-base locking and tuning, two- Prerequisite: None. Enterprise Solutions software on the phase commits, replication, and selection, development, and BTM 604 - Cognitive Science for distributed databases. Included are distribution of information systems Requirements Analysis (3 overviews of text data processing, data through the enterprise. Students learn warehousing, data mining, Very Large credits) and apply the appropriate hardware, Databases, Object-Oriented Databases, software, and communications Studies the elements of cognition as and Geo-graphic Information Systems. standards required for evaluating they relate to decision-making, From a hardware viewpoint, students when and how to implement problem solving, information analysis, learn about processor types and Enterprise Solutions instead of more and system development and use, and architectures, disk arrays, and special traditional techniques to solve understand the structure of cognition hardware for text processing. Finally, business problems. and its associated limitations and from a data distribution viewpoint, biases. students learn about Web servers, Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. middleware, ODBC/JDBC, and BTM 643 - Electronic Commerce Transaction Processing Monitors, and (3 credits) BTM 606 - Creativity in learn how these are incorporated into Information Systems (3 credits) the enterprise information structure. Discusses the evolution of key infrastructure technologies from Prerequisite: None. Explores the creative problem-solving electronic data interchange (EDI) to models and their use in the systems the Internet and how these development process, in order to BTM 635 - Innovative Leadership & Management (3 credits) technologies are creating the support the organization in solving ill- corporation of the 21st century. structured problems in a changing Examines all aspects of leadership, Students learn how organizations are environment. Application of past including characteristics of leaders, converting traditional mainframe and solutions to current problems often leadership behaviors and styles, client/server applications to Internet- has not been successful. Research leadership ethics and social based applications that allow shows that creative solutions can arise responsibility, teamwork, worldwide access to an organization's from a careful, methodological process communication and conflict, and products and services. The course and this process can be learned. creativity and innovation. Students will covers the technologies that support Prerequisite: None. develop skills, research findings, and these new extended corporations as evaluate cases relating to leadership well as the underlying managerial BTM 618 - Network Technologies theory and practice. processes that are required for their (3 credits) Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: successful implementation. Covers the Open Systems HCM 635. Prerequisite: None. Interconnection Reference Model (OSI/RM) and each of its constituent BTM 640 - Operating BTM 644 - Project Management (3 layers. OSI/RM is used as a basis for Environments: Architecture and credits) Infrastructure (3 credits) understanding network functions in a Provides students with the genesis of multi-vendor environment and for Explores the role of operating project management and its comparing protocol standards environments as the foundation for importance to improving the success common to the local area network. As integrating divergent hardware and of information technology projects. a continued theme, evolving open software systems into the enterprise Topics addressed include the triple Graduate Courses| 97 constraint of project management, BTM 661 - E-Systems Security (3 characterized by high levels of project management knowledge areas credits) competition. In accessing and and process groups, the project life analyzing customer data, businesses cycle, project selection methods, work Explores the current software and are better able to provide products breakdown structures, network hardware products available to protect and services more closely tailored to diagrams and critical path analysis, enterprise assets. Covered in this customers' needs and thereby cost estimates, earned value analysis, course are the methods used to strengthen relationships. Students risk analysis, motivation theory, and ensure both secure and authenticated evaluate the various methods of team building. Project management transmissions of proprietary corporate extracting customer data, particularly soft-ware will be utilized to plan and information across vulnerable from web sites, and learn how the manage information technology networks. Topics will include public- data is analyzed, segmented and projects. key-infrastructure (PKI), digital scored in the production of signatures, certificate authorities, and Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: meaningful management reports and encryption standards such as SSL, marketing campaigns. HCM 644. IPSEC, SET, DES, S/MIME, SHTTP. In Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: BTM 645 - Supply Chain addition, students examine techniques and software used for intrusion HCM 667. Management (3 credits) detection, password attacks, denial of BTM 671 - Innovative Strategies Studies the supply chain from end to service, spoofing, and their respective end and traces the flow of products, countermeasures. (3 credits) services, and information from Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: Explores the central problems and suppliers to the final customer. CYBF 661. solutions in the management of Students gain an understanding of the innovation and technology. The course interrelationship of revenues, costs, BTM 662 - Business to Business analyzes how a large organization and asset utilization, and how Applications (3 credits) develops and maintains a culture of coordinated activities across the innovation; successfully manages supply chain can bring about Explores the latest business-to- innovative technology projects; and efficiencies in one or more of these business technologies including maintains the balance between task areas and lead to added value for Supply Chain Management (SCM), performance and cost containment. customers. In a Business-to-Business Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), The course will also address the environment, enterprise-wide Customer Relation-ship Management human, process, structural, and technology systems are increasingly (eCRM), Electronic Data Interchange strategic factors involved in managing being implemented to integrate (EDI), and Online Financial Services. technological innovation. companies with their up-chain Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: BTM 601. suppliers and down-chain customers. Students study the effect of E- BTM 663 - Information BTM 672 - I.T. Financial commerce transactions across the Technology Law & Enforcement Management (3 credits) supply chain and how Electronic Data Activities (3 credits) Reviews application of financial Interchange (EDI) systems are bringing Outlines the legal requirements of theories, focusing on the principles about lower transaction costs, faster businesses to preserve electronic data, and practices used by IT financial order-handling, and more efficient ensure privacy, protect intellectual management for planning, controlling, inventory management. property and ensure that electronic pricing, evaluating and decision Prerequisite: None. information is accessible to people making. Topics include: activity based with disabilities. A survey of the cost management, asset management, legislation and the systems used to benchmarking, chargeback, BTM 646 - Disaster Recovery & carry out the letter of the law is controllership, expense management, Business Continuity (3 credits) covered. Relevant sections of the performance management, and Federal and State rules are examined Provides students with the ability to telecommunications. Students will to discover the impact on procedures develop managerial financial problem identify vulnerabilities, and to create and policies in the enterprise. Current and implement appropriate solving and decision making skills with pertinent federal legislation is a strategic orientation. countermeasures to address them or, discussed including but not limited to at a minimum, mitigate disruption of the Health Insurance Portability and Prerequisite: BTM 601. service to the organization's Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), constituents. Natural disasters and BTM 701 - Systems Integration (3 Digital Millennium Copyright Act credits) intrusions can cripple an organization, (DMCA), Section 508 (29 U.S.C. '794d), suspending mission-critical processes Accessibility Act; Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Provides students with techniques for and disrupting service to customers. and the USA Patriot Act - Section 326 evaluating organizations and their To that end, this course will focus on (HR 3162). environments with a view towards techniques for creating a business development of an information continuity plan (BCP) and the Prerequisite: None. architecture to support organizational methodology for building an goals. Students design and implement infrastructure that supports the a start-up business infrastructure and effective implementation of such a integrate technologies researched to plan. BTM 667 - Customer Relationship support organization goals. Prerequisite: None. Management (E-CRM) (3 credits) Prerequisite: 24 earned. Understands the importance of CRM in safeguarding the firm's customer base and future revenue growth, especially in those industries 98| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog BTM 702 - Master's Project (3 CM 610 - Interpersonal CM 635 - Crisis Communication credits) Communication (3 credits) (3 credits) Offers students the opportunity to Analyzes the concepts and practices of Analyzes the scope of various crisis perform in-depth applied technology interpersonal communication through situations in diverse contexts. research in support of a business evaluation of related theories and Students will examine theories and environment. Students pursue project research. Students will interrogate research related to crisis research topics chosen from a wide concepts and issues that deal with the communication in order to range of technologies and through relationship between the self and comprehend the ways in which hands-on implementation perform others on personal, professional, and strategists have addressed these comparative analysis testing on social levels. issues. performance, reliability, stability, Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. feature sets, and functionality. Students formally present their CM 615 - Nonverbal CM 720 - Capstone: research findings to the Information Communication (3 credits) Communication Project or Thesis Systems faculty. Examines theories and research (6 credits) Prerequisite: BTM 701. surrounding nonverbal aspects of Provides guidance for students as they human communication. Students will design and construct their final project CM - Communication Studies investigate critically nonverbal or conduct an original research communication in relation to a myriad investigation (thesis). Students will Courses of cultural groups and diverse create a final project or thesis based CM 505 - Communication Theory contexts. on their knowledge and personal and Applications (3 credits) Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. experiences, and produce an original research or creative project applying Examines major theories related to the CM 620 - Conflict Communication and connecting theory and practice. areas of interpersonal, group, public, and Leadership (3 credits) Students will present the results of mass, and cultural communication. Evaluates one's own and others' their work to members of the Students will use these theories as conflict styles in various contexts. department and/or program. frameworks for investigating Students will determine appropriate Prerequisites: Completion of 30 credits contemporary issues in human conflict resolution methods as leaders Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credits communication processes and as they and learn how to manage conflict in Master’s of Communication Studies apply theory to case studies and from the perspective of one in charge. Program. Offered: Spring and Summer. problem-solving examples. Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. Prerequisite: None. Community-Based Education CM 625 - Contemporary CM 510 - Research Writing and and Leadership Courses Methods (3 credits) Communication (3 credits) Evaluates ways in which technology, Folder Introduces students to methodological media, and influence intersect in the approaches for the purpose of field of communication. Students will CBEL 610 - Foundations and exploring communication phenomena. learn, assess, and evaluate how Frameworks of Community- Prerequisite: None. messages influence audiences and are Based Education (3 credit) CM 600 - Cultures and influenced by media and technology. Examines the foundational theories, Prerequisites: CM 505: Communication Communication (3 credits) educational frameworks, and Theory and Applications; CM 510: interrelationships of formal, informal, Applies the theories and concepts of Research Writing and Methods. and non-formal modes of education. cultural communication to various Prerequisite: CM 505: Communication Emphasis is placed on evidence-based personal, social, and professional Theory and Applications; CM 510: educational practices that foster contexts. Students will conduct Research Writing and Methods. community engagement. Students research in the area of intercultural Offered: Fall and Spring. explore the emergence of community- communication as well as analyze the based education as a means for effectiveness of their intercultural CM 630 - Contemporary individual and societal change among communication competence. Organizations and differing age, gender, ethnic, racial, Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. Communication (3 credits) and socio-economic groups. CM 605 - Communication Ethics Applies the theories and concepts of Offered: Fall and Spring. in the Public Sphere (3 credits) the field to various institutions and organizations through case studies CBEL 612 - Innovative Teaching Investigates ethical standards and and other activities. Students will and Learning for 21st Century behaviors in relation to, and analyze the effectiveness of various Skills (3 credits) application in, interpersonal, types of communication in the Introduces a conceptual framework organizational, intercultural, and health attainment of institutional and and methods for teaching and communication. Students will examine company goals through class, gender, assessing essential skills through case studies, narrative structures, and cultural, racial, national, and global integrated problem-based and institutional missions to understand lenses. project-based learning. Topics include and explain how communication ethics Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. analysis and application of affects decision-making in the instructional strategies to engage and personal and business spheres. motivate learners of all ages and Prerequisite: CM 505 and CM 510. backgrounds. The course includes demonstration, development, and Graduate Courses| 99 assessment of standards-based real- ED 606 - Socio-political and forensic tools, identifying the most world problem solving experiences. Cultural Influences on Families, appropriate forensic tool to be used in Offered: Fall and Spring. Organizations, and Communities specific circumstances, and defending the selection of forensic tools in the CBEL 614 - Program Design, (3 credits) courtroom under cross examination. Implementation, and Evaluation Examines the socio-political and The course will use leading edge tools (3 credits) historical contexts of families, from X-Ways, Helix, and EnCase. organizations, and communities in This course is under development. Prerequisite: CYBF 643. Cross-Listed as: contemporary society through various FSIS 644. cultural perspectives including values, norms, symbols, rituals, and CYBF 650 - Intrusion Detection CBEL 616 - Community expressions. Students will explore the Systems (IDS), Firewalls, Engagement and Leadership (3 structure and dynamics of these Auditing (3 credits) credits) groups in relation to formal and non- Explores the network forensic This course is under development. formal systems of education and the role of culturally relevant teaching. components that detect, block and track network intrusions. Students Offered: Fall and Spring. learn how to configure IDS, firewalls CBEL 662 - Principles and ED 608 - Action Research and and network analysis tools to protect Practices of Youth Development Data Driven Decision-Making (3 network resources. Steps in recovering (3 credits) digital forensic evidence from these credits) This course is under development. devices are examined. The various This course is under development. categories of IDS, firewall and network

analysis products are compared and CBEL 664 - Teaching & Learning evaluated. CBEL 720 - Community-Based for Specialized Populations (3 Prerequisite: Approval of the Program Education and Leadership credits) Coordinator. Cross-Listed as: FSIS 650. Capstone (3 credits) This course is under development. CYBF 661 - E-Systems Security (3 Explores current theory and research on cognitive, social, and emotional credits) CBEL 670 - Volunteer development from childhood through Explores the current software and adulthood with emphasis on the hardware products available to protect Development (3 credits) dynamics of teaching and learning. enterprise assets. Covered in this This course is under development. Students examine cultural and course are the methods used to environmental factors that influence ensure both secure and authenticated learner development and conditions transmissions of proprietary corporate CBEL 672 - Advocacy & that foster positive self-identity, information across vulnerable Fundraising in Community-Based resiliency, and self-efficacy. networks. Topics will include public- Organizations (3 credits) key-infrastructure (PKI), digital signatures, certificate authorities, and This course is under development. CYBF - Cyber Forensics encryption standards such as SSL, Courses IPSEC, SET, DES, S/MIME, SHTTP. In addition, students examine techniques CBEL 674 - Legal Issues and Risk CYBF 643 - Incident Response and software used for intrusion Management in Community and Evidence Collection (3 detection, password attacks, denial of Organizations (3 credits) credits) service, spoofing, and their respective This course is under development. Examines relevant laws regarding the countermeasures. search and seizure of digital evidence, Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: the tools available to create a "best BTM 661. ED 604 - Cognitive, Social, and evidence" image of the digital Emotional Development of evidence, and how to properly CYBF 662 - Network Penetration Learners (3 credits) document the seizure, validate the Testing (3 credits) image set, and establish a proper Explores current theory and research Explores the need for conducting chain of custody for all evidence on cognitive, social, and emotional ethical network penetration testing as seized. development from childhood through a means to better secure existing adulthood with emphasis on the Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, networks and to identify artifacts that dynamics of teaching and learning. and FSCOR 606, or admission to the appear from attacks. Students will Students examine cultural and CYBF Program. Cross-Listed as: FSIS develop network penetration testing environmental factors that influence 643. plans in accordance with approved industry standards. Tests, which learner development and conditions CYBF 644 - Windows Forensic that foster positive self-identity, include active and passive resiliency, and self-efficacy. Examinations (3 credits) reconnaissance, footprinting, vulnerability identification, and Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Provides information essential to the performance of a forensic examination exploitation, will be conducted on on a computer running the Microsoft multiple targets. Students will Windows Operating System. Exercises generate results, including focus on disk level forensic tools and recommendations for improving the techniques. This course focuses on the security posture of the network. underlying operation of automated 100| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Prerequisite: CYBF 644/FSIS 644, or middle attacks, sabotage, and CYBF 710 - Mock Intrusion and permission from the CYBF Program espionage. Students will evaluate the Response (3 credits) Coordinator. Cross-Listed as: FSIS 662. various cybercrimes that are being used to finance terrorism and cyber Applies the concepts learned CYBF 663 - Network and Cloud criminal activities. throughout the cyber forensics Forensics (3 credits) program to a real-life scenario. Prerequisite: None. Students will identify and analyze a Explores performing forensic CYBF 675 - Live Response and compromised multi-component examination of a shared pool of information system; preserve, collect, configurable computing cloud Live Acquisition (3 credits) and analyze data from multiple resources, such as networks, servers, Explores the fundamental differences sources to identify attack vectors and storage applications, and services. This between classical media analysis in compromised data; and produce a course will provide a practical dead box forensics and live responses detailed report describing the approach to obtaining forensic data and live acquisition. Students will methodology used to analyze the from always-on, cloud-based perform both a live response to an systems and the subsequent results. resources. Examinations will involve information system that has been Finally, students will provide an oral the correlation of information from hacked and a live acquisition of media defense of their reports. different network sources. Students and memory on a running system that will distinguish live analysis from live Prerequisite: 33 graduate credits in has been compromised. Students will cyber forensics. response and perform both on a then analyze the results for evidence network-based resource. Students will of attack and compromised data. produce a report detailing the results Finally, students will create detailed ED - Teaching Secondary of a network/cloud-based forensic reports with findings from live Mathematics and Sciences examination. responses and acquisitions. Courses Prerequisite: CYBF 644/FSIS 644, or Prerequisite: None. permission from the CYBF Program ED 510 - Psychology and Coordinator. Cross-Listed as: FSIS 663. CYBF 680 - Legal Compliance and Ethics (3 credits) Development of Adolescents (3 CYBF 664 - Mobile Device credits) Forensics (3 credits) Introduces students to key statutes, regulations and standards relating to Explores current theories and practices Explores the growing field of cellular the security of information, including in the teaching/learning process from technologies from both network the Federal Information Security the perspective of adolescent architecture and hand-held device Management Act (FISMA), the Health development. The course will cover perspectives. This course will provide Insurance Portability and the dynamics of learning, details regarding the type and manner Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Privacy environmental and cultural influences of data that can be forensically ACT of 1972, National Institute of in the classroom, learning theory, obtained from mobile devices, Standards and Technology (NIST) cognitive mechanisms, and classroom including call logs, text messages, Special Publication 800-37, and the dynamics. Focus is given to the address books, photos, videos, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. physical, cognitive, and Internet history. Exercises focus on Students will analyze best practices social/personality areas of growth. This using accepted forensic procedures to with respect to both security and course includes a required two day acquire and analyze data from a ethics to identify conflicts that may face to face residency. variety of mobile devices. Students will arise between the implementation of Prerequisite: None. generate analytical reports and cross current laws and real-life responses to reference results with data form breaches of information systems. ED 605 - STEM Curriculum network service providers. The course Principles and Practices (3 Prerequisite: None. will use leading-edge tools from credits) Paraben Corporation and Cellebrite Provides a theoretical framework for Mobile Synchronization. The course is offered online but it is mandatory for understanding the teaching-learning the student to attend one 8-hour on- CYBF 685 - Malware Detection, process and the art and science of site class. Analysis, and Prevention (3 teaching secondary math and science with an integrated STEM approach. Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, credits) Candidates develop a professional and FSCOR 606, or admission to the Explores malware, such as Trojans, knowledge base and build a repertoire CYBF Program. Cross-Listed as: FSIS droppers, and rootkits, used to gain of instructional strategies and 664. access to computer systems and techniques. CYBF 670 - Cyber Warfare and examines the infiltration methods and Prerequisite: None. resultant artifacts that appear as a Cyber Terrorism (3 credits) result of malware infections. Students ED 615 - Principles of Explores the rapidly changing face of will examine the role and behavior of Assessment (3 credits) cyber warfare and cyber terrorism. bot networks and analyze carrier files, Students will identify and characterize such as malicious PDFs, scripts, and Examines principles and practices of the fundamental aspects of cyber executables. Students will isolate and educational assessment. Teacher candidates examine current issues in terrorism and the role of computers analyze malware from behavioral and and the Internet in terrorist acts on static approaches. measurement, analyze multiple assessment methods, and interpret information systems and critical Prerequisite: None. infrastructure components. Students standardized assessment results. will analyze cyber warfare techniques, Action research is explored as strategy such as Denial of Service attacks on for creating performance-based critical infrastructure, man-in-the- Graduate Courses| 101 assessments to meet individual developmental characteristics of ED 710 - Professional Internship learning needs. adolescents. The course emphasizes (6 credits) Prerequisite: ED 605. state and national science and mathematics standards, process skills Provides opportunities for teacher ED 620 - Literacy Strategies in and the major concepts of the candidates to integrate theory and disciplines. Candidates engage in practice. Candidates proceed from the STEM Content Areas (3 introductory participation to full credits) constructivist teaching methods including: collaboration, 5 E cycle, professional teaching responsibilities Focuses on the reading process in the investigation, inquiry, discovery and including planning and STEM content areas, including project-based learning. The implementation of curriculum and comprehending, analyzing and importance of creating and assessment of student learning. extending meaning from texts. maintaining a safe and supportive Candidates conduct action research Candidates examine the factors that classroom is addressed. Appropriate with the goals of gaining insights, affect reading performance and review use of technology and instrumentation developing reflective practice, making the strategies and materials to enhance learning is identified and a positive contribution to the school appropriate for each of the purposes explored. Assessment of processes and environment, and achieving student of reading. Candidates study the content lead candidates to explore a learning outcomes. Candidates frameworks for planning instruction variety of assessment strategies complete their minimum 100-day which prepare students for the appropriate to the diverse needs of internship in a secondary classroom reading task, assist in monitoring while adolescent learners. This course and complete a professional reading, and plan to engage students includes teaching internship days development portfolio. in appropriate follow-up activities. toward the required 100-day Prerequisite: ED 645, MSDE Qualifying Prerequisite: ED 605. internship. Prerequisite(s) or Score on Praxis II Content Area Corequisite(s): ED 605 Assessment. Corequisite: ED 690. ED 625 - Advanced Literacy Prerequisite: None. Strategies in the STEM Content FSAAC - Forensic Accounting Areas (3 credits) ED 645 - Methods and Focuses on the design and Technologies of Teaching Courses implementation of a literacy program Secondary Math and Science FSAAC 620 - Forensic for adolescents that meets the needs with a STEM focus II (3 credits) Information Technology (3 of various learners and supports Continues the study of the philosophy, content area learning. Teacher credits) resources, curriculum, instructional candidates use a variety of strategies Introduces forensic computer science, strategies and assessment practices to promote student independence in including techniques used to necessary to design a learning content area reading. Candidates investigate computer crime scenes as environment focused on the incorporate methods in the content well as computer hardware and developmental characteristics of areas to address the diverse software used to solve computer adolescents. The course emphasizes backgrounds of their students, crimes. Students study the history of state and national science and including culture, language (dialect computer crimes and the important mathematics standards, process skills and ESOL), disabilities, and giftedness. legal and social issues related to them. and major concepts of the disciplines. Candidates explore multiple literacies The course continues an exploration of Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, and disciplinary literacy in the STEM strategies for creating a safe and FSCOR 606. content areas as well as ways to assess supportive classroom and the student literacy. adaptation of technology to enhance Prerequisite: ED 620. learning. Candidates engage in design, FSAAC 622 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems ED 630 - Principles of Special implementation, and assessment of constructivist-based STEM instructional (3 credits) Education (3 credits) strategies. This course includes Focuses on how information Provides background in special classroom field experiences. This technology is altering the nature of education principles for the classroom course includes teaching internship accounting, with emphasis on the teacher. This course includes days toward the required 100-day integration of accounting systems in information on the requirements of internship. business software. Students discuss specific disabilities, and how to adapt Prerequisite: ED 640. how the Internet, e-commerce, and the curriculum and environment to databases affect accounting systems. meet the needs of children with ED 690 - Issues in STEM Emphasis is placed on reporting special needs. Prerequisite(s) or Education (3 credits) objectives, management needs, Corequisite(s): ED 605 Introduces candidates to the political, transaction trails, documentation, Prerequisite: None. economic, social, and/or pedagogical security, and internal controls. Restricted to Accounting Track ED 640 - Methods and issues shaping secondary and STEM education policy and practice. students only. Technologies of Teaching Candidates explore current issues Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, Secondary Math and Science through research and discussion, FSCOR 606. with a STEM Focus I (3 credits) identify issues that emerge in practice, Includes an in-depth study of the and engage stakeholders in problem FSAAC 624 - Fraud: Accounting philosophy, resources, curriculum, solving. (3 credits) instructional strategies and assessment Prerequisite: ED 645. Corequisite: ED Covers fraud detection, warning signs, practices necessary to design a 710. technology tools, investigation learning environment focused on the techniques, financial statement 102| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog screening, fraud risk in e-commerce, FSIS 642 - File Systems Forensic and collect evidence of the intrusion and proactive fraud risk. The proper Analysis (3 credits) source. manner in which allegations of fraud Prerequisite: FSIS 644/CYBF 644. should be investigated to meet the Prepares students with a thorough requirements of civil/criminal court knowledge of file system structures FSIS 650 - Intrusion Detection procedure will be addressed. This and the ability to analyze digital evidence found in the various Systems (IDS), Firewalls, course must be completed prior to Auditing (3 credits) taking Mock Trial. Restricted to implementations of FAT, NTFS, EXT3 Accounting Track students only. file systems, and other disk allocation Explores the network forensic structures. This knowledge and components that detect, block and Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, associated skill is essential for a track network intrusions. Students FSCOR 606. complete understanding of evidence learn how to configure IDS, firewalls FSAAC 626 - Investigation and imaging and the analysis required to and network analysis tools to protect provide testimony in court as an Analysis: Auditing (3 credits) network resources. Steps in recovering expert in the field of computer digital forensic evidence from these Emphasizes financial statement fraud forensics. devices are examined. The various and how an auditor can find such Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, categories of IDS, firewall and network fraud. The proper manner in which FSCOR 606. analysis products are compared and allegations of fraud should be evaluated. investigated to meet the requirements FSIS 643 - Incident Response and Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, of civil/criminal court procedure is Evidence Collection (3 credits) FSCOR 606 and approval of the FSIS addressed. Case studies of the SEC Examines relevant laws regarding the Track Coordinator. Cross-Listed as: Enforcement Division's releases for CYBF 650. false and misleading financial search and seizure of digital evidence, statements. This course must be the tools available to create a "best evidence" image of the digital FSIS 662 - Network Penetration completed prior to taking Mock Trial. Testing (3 credits) Restricted to Accounting Track evidence, and how to properly students only. document the seizure, validate the Explores the need for conducting image set, and establish a proper ethical network penetration testing as Prerequisite: FSAAC 624. chain of custody for all evidence a means to better secure existing FSAAC 628 - Investigation and seized. networks and to identify artifacts that Analysis: Tax (3 credits) Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, appear from attacks. Students will and FSCOR 606, or admission to the develop network penetration testing Focuses on tax fraud perpetrated by CYBF Program. Cross-Listed as: CYBF plans in accordance with approved individuals and businesses. Emphasis is 643. industry standards. Tests, which placed on common types of tax fraud include active and passive and how such fraud can be detected. FSIS 644 - Windows Forensic reconnaissance, footprinting, The proper manner in which Examinations (3 credits) vulnerability identification, and allegations of fraud should be Provides information essential to the exploitation, will be conducted on investigated to meet the requirements multiple targets. Students will performance of a forensic examination of civil/criminal court procedure is generate results, including addressed. This course must be on a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Exercises recommendations for improving the completed prior to taking Mock Trial. security posture of the network. focus on disk level forensic tools and Restricted to Accounting Track Prerequisite: FSIS 644/CYBF 644 or students only. techniques. This course focuses on the underlying operation of automated permission from the FSIS Track Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, forensic tools, identifying the most Coordinator. Cross-Listed as: CYBF FSCOR 606. appropriate forensic tool to be used in 662. specific circumstances, and defending FSIS 663 - Network and Cloud FSIS - Forensic Information the selection of forensic tools in the courtroom under cross examination. Forensics (3 credits) Systems Courses The course will use leading edge tools Explores performing forensic FSIS 640 - Technology Law and from X-Ways, Helix, and EnCase. This examination of a shared pool of course must be completed prior to Enforcement Activities (3 credits) configurable computing cloud taking Mock Trial. resources, such as networks, servers, Examines civil litigation and electronic Prerequisite: FSIS 642, FSIS 643, or storage applications, and services. This discovery as they relate to the existing CYBF 643. Cross-Listed as: CYBF 644. course will provide a practical and emerging body of technology law approach to obtaining forensic data enforcement activities at the federal FSIS 646 - Windows Intrusion from always-on, cloud-based level. Topics will include antitrust, Forensic Investigations (3 resources. Examinations will involve patent, copyright, trade secret, credits) the correlation of information from trademark and domain name, privacy, different network sources. Students and contract law matters. Coursework Describes how operating system will distinguish live analysis from live will focus on digital age entities and intrusions occur and what can be response and perform both on a case examples as they impact learned from the artifacts left behind. network-based resource. Students will contemporary civil litigation and This course covers the categories of produce a report detailing the results electronic evidence practices. intrusions, targeting vulnerabilities in of a network/cloud-based forensic the Microsoft Windows environment. Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, examination. Students examine intrusion evidence FSCOR 606. to determine a time line of events, Prerequisite: FSIS 644/CYBF 644. Cross-Listed as: CYBF 663. Graduate Courses| 103 FSIS 664 - Mobile Device FSINV 605 - Investigative witnesses, and the responsibilities of a Forensics (3 credits) Techniques/Physical Evidence (3 defense attorney when they discover credits) evidence that tends to incriminate the Explores the growing field of cellular defendant. technologies from both network Examines how to gather physical and Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, architecture and hand-held device documentary evidence, such as perspectives. This course will provide accounting documents and digital FSCOR 606. details regarding the type and manner records, from persons of interest and FSLAW 667 - Legal Research & of data that can be forensically to prepare reports of investigation and Writing (3 credits) obtained from mobile devices, oral presentations. Students learn the including call logs, text messages, importance of planning thoroughly Expands on the skills acquired in address books, photos, videos, and before gathering evidence, by FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research Internet history. Exercises focus on conducting preliminary research into and Review. Emphasis is placed on using accepted forensic procedures to the record system to be examined. research of complex legal issues and acquire and analyze data from a Legal issues regarding gathering, analysis and synthesis of law and variety of mobile devices. Students will maintaining and disclosing evidence in both objective and generate analytical reports and cross information, as well as the law persuasive writing. reference results with data form controlling privacy and search and Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, network service providers. The course seizure are presented. Students learn FSCOR 606. will use leading-edge tools from how to properly record evidence and Paraben Corporation and Cellebrite maintain a chain of custody. Students FSLAW 668 - White Collar Crimes Mobile Synchronization. The course is prepare reports using analytical (3 credits) offered online but students are techniques that allow them to reach Includes a review and analysis of the required to attend an 8-hour on-site coherent, defensible conclusions. This general principles of white collar class. course must be completed prior to criminal prosecution and defense, Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, taking Mock Trial. including jurisdiction of various federal and FSCOR 606, or admission to the Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, criminal law enforcement and CYBF Program. Cross-Listed as: CYBF FSCOR 606. prosecutorial agencies; corporate and 664. other business crimes; fraud and FSLAW - Forensic Law political corruption crimes (mail fraud, FSINV - Forensic Investigation bank fraud, and crimes involving Courses bribery of public officials); conspiracy; Courses financial and securities fraud; tax FSLAW 602 - Criminology (3 fraud; RICO; currency reporting crime FSINV 600 - Investigative credits) and money laundering; regulatory Techniques/Interviewing (3 Provides students with the opportunity crimes in the health and credits) to examine crime, criminals, the law, environmental areas; crimes involving Examines how to gather testimonial criminal behavior, and other social the protection of federal rights and evidence by interviewing persons of processes involved in crime causation. functions (perjury statutes, obstruction interest, as well as how to prepare Emphasis is placed on the role of of justice, and witness tampering); and reports of investigation and oral crime as a social phenomenon, the sanctions, including the Federal presentations. Students will learn the nature of criminal law, and related Sentencing Guidelines and the use of importance of planning thoroughly matters of crime in modern society. minimum mandatory sentences. before conducting interviews by Students will examine criminological Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, carrying out preliminary research into theories and their impact on policy FSCOR 606. the interviewee's personal history and formation in the criminal justice arena background. Students engage in as well as examine scholarly background research that includes criminological research for use in FSCI - Forensic Science employment, education, financial, and supportive analysis of theory and Courses criminal records. Legal issues policy in the criminal justice arena. ART 540 - Crime Scene regarding gathering, maintaining and Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, disclosing information obtained during FSCOR 606. Photography (3 credits) the investigation is presented, as well Explores the basic concepts and skills as the law governing self-incrimination FSLAW 662 - Fraud Investigation of photography including the use and and providing warnings during and Analysis (3 credits) operation of SLR and Digital cameras, interviews. Students learn to Deals with all phases of fraud the fundamentals of proper lighting, differentiate among various types of investigations, including fact-gathering film selection, picture composition, interviewing, including interviewing and interviewing witnesses and film processing and printing. These neutral witnesses, hostile witnesses, targets. Issues considered include skills will be developed as they pertain and subjects of investigations. constitutional criminal procedure to photographing a crime scene and Students prepare reports using relating to the Fourth Amendment specific areas of a crime scene, such as analytical techniques that allow them (search and seizure), Fifth Amendment fingerprints, blood splatters, firearms, to reach coherent, defensible (custodial interrogations), and Sixth burn marks, victims, and tire tracks. conclusions. This course must be Amendment (interrogation and This course must be completed prior completed prior to taking Mock Trial. identification). The course also covers to taking Mock Trial. Prerequisite: FSCOR 601, FSCOR 604, the rules governing subpoenas for Prerequisite: None. FSCOR 606. testimony, exemplars and documents, grand jury operation and secrecy, the rights and obligations of grand jury 104| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog FSCI 500 - Survey of Forensic reasoning process which allows the such as blood, semen, saliva, etc, and Science (3 credits) forensic scientist to draw conclusions use of microscopy. Identification of the based on the evidence at hand. source material and feasibility for DNA Provides the student with an Laboratory course. analysis are key aspects of the course. understanding of the two primary Laboratory course. arenas of forensic science-the lab and Prerequisite: FSCI 500. Prerequisite: FSCI 500. the courtroom. Topics covered will FSCI 620 - Drug Analysis (3 include forensic chemistry, pattern FSCI 645 - DNA Analysis (3 analysis, forensic biology, forensic credits) microscopy, the expert witness, Introduces students to the "analytical credits) physical evidence and the crime scene. approach" to drug analysis in a Masters and applies a variety of Topics related to employability as a forensic laboratory. Students will be concepts related to DNA structure and forensic scientist and workplace taught how to define the problem, genetic transference. Various demands will also be introduced. In take a representative sample, isolate, techniques for DNA analysis will be this course, students will begin to identify, and quantitate various applied and evaluated, such as PCR, explore in detail their specific areas of classifications of controlled dangerous STR and Y-STR. Capillary interest within the broad discipline of substances. Students will learn how to electrophoresis procedures will be Forensic Science. put the findings into proper report utilized. Students will also become Prerequisite: None. format. Laboratory course. familiar with and learn to use the Prerequisite: FSCI 500. national DNA database CODIS. FSCI 610 - Physical Evidence at Prerequisite: FSCI 500 and FSCI 640. Crime Scenes (3 credits) FSCI 630 - Crime Scene FSCI 655 - Practicum Rotations (3 Covers how to identify physical Investigation (4 credits) evidence and recognize its value as it Teaches the student how to process a credits) relates to the solution of crime. The crime scene properly. Students learn Involves rotation through forensic concepts of identification, how to photograph, sketch, and science disciplines at a local crime individualization, and association will document a crime scene for laboratory facility or law enforcement be discussed. The categories of presentation of those findings in a agency. The practicum rotation will physical evidence studied will include court of law. Students will be given provide students with first-hand the recognition and collection the opportunity to perform hands on experience in observing the activities methods of fingerprints, drugs, activities, such as development of of a working forensic laboratory. When documents, soil, arson evidence, latent prints, lifting and preserving possible, the student will be assigned gunshot residue, hair, fiber, and the prints, making plaster casts of a project in a forensic area. biological evidence categories, such as impressions, packaging and preserving Background check required. blood, saliva, and semen. The value of biological types of evidence, and Prerequisite: None. DNA evidence will be discussed. performing elementary screen tests for Prerequisite: None. some evidence categories. Laboratory FSCI 660 - Forensic DNA course. Computer Applications (3 credits) FSCI 615 - Safety/Quality Prerequisite: FSCI 500 and FSCI 610. Provides students with exposure to a Control/Quality Assurance (2 FSCI 632 - Pattern Analysis (3 wide variety of computer applications credits) that are commonly encountered within credits) Prepares students to be the forensic DNA field. The course knowledgeable in the stringent safety Enhances the student's knowledge in includes both analytical applications and quality assurance procedures the area of forensic science known as and database applications; with four routinely in operation within an Pattern Analysis. Specific areas of modules assigned to each. Each accredited forensic laboratory. coverage within this topic are latent module will cover the basis of the Additionally, students will learn about prints, firearms/toolmarks, bloodstain application, the different options the quality criteria that govern the patterns, and questioned documents. available for the application, and an work product of an accredited forensic The central concept of the course is explanation of the functionality of the lab. The course will emphasize the that items of evidentiary value (known application. The analytical application practices that protect the work vs. questioned) can be associated with includes modules on real time PCR product through good QC/QA with each other through an examination analysis, length based DNA analysis, emphasis on current accreditation and correlation of innate patterns. This sequence based DNA analysis, and criteria, and those policies that protect course expands the application of expert analysis systems. The database the most important aspect of the lab- comparative methods of analysis first application includes modules on the employee. introduced in FSCI 500. The course is quality assurance databases, sample in an 8-week, accelerated, on-line tracking databases, comparative Prerequisite: None. format. databases, and population databases. FSCI 617 - Trace Evidence (4 Prerequisite: FSCI 500. Prerequisite: FSCI 645 (concurrent). credits) FSCI 640 - Serology and FSCI 670 - Forensic Toxicology (3 Prepares students to evaluate physical Immunology (3 credits) credits) evidence through the use of microscopic, chemical, and Involves a detailed study of the Studies the mechanisms of action instrumental means. The course will structure and function of the immune (absorption, distribution, metabolism, emphasis the scientific procedures system, and in particular, antigen- and excretion) by which xenobiotics used to identify the evidence, the antibody reactions with applications to (drugs and environmental chemicals) analysis of data generated during the forensic science. Students learn to enter the body and cause an effect. identification phase, and the inductive perform a variety of laboratory tests in The course will also discuss the the screening of biological materials, forensic analytical application of Graduate Courses| 105 detection and interpretation of the FSCI 720 - Seminar in Forensic independent and original research. toxicological findings. Science I (1 credit) The student will complete an Prerequisite: FSCI 500. additional 200 hours of laboratory Covers a broad range of topics within work during this course toward the FSCI 675 - The Crime Laboratory: the forensic science disciplines. The completion of the thesis. student will prepare presentations Requirements include keeping a Structure and Operations (3 based on papers from peer-reviewed credits) formal laboratory notebook, and scientific journals and will present completing and defending the final This course would describe the these papers to his/her peers for draft of the Master's thesis. structure and operations of a modern discussion and critique of the scientific Additionally, the student will present day crime laboratory facility. Students merit of the paper. In addition, visiting his/her research results to the would be made aware of the various forensic scientists will present scientific community in the form of a forensic disciplines comprising a crime periodically on new techniques, topics seminar and/or poster presentation. laboratory as well as the management and research in the forensic sciences. Laboratory course. structure that is found in the majority Topics related to professional practice of crime laboratories that are under will also be emphasized, including Prerequisite: FSCI 760. the auspices of a law enforcement standards for ethical behavior, agency. Students will be made aware workplace demands, and FSCOR - Forensic Studies of the supervisory responsibilities of professionalism. Courses management personnel in the Prerequisite: FSCI 500. practices that are used by FSCOR 601 - Foundations of FSCI 721 - Seminar in Forensic management to fulfill the Justice (3 credits) requirements of ASCLD/LAB Science II (1 credit) accreditation. Provides students with the opportunity Emphasizes student presentations. This to examine the history, philosophy, Prerequisite: None. course is a continuation of FSCI 720. and social development of FSCI 701 - Trial Practice (3 Prerequisite: FSCI 720. investigations, courts, and correctional credits) institutions in a democratic society. FSCI 760 - Research Project & Local, state and federal agencies Prepares students to testify in court Presentation I (3 credits) involved in administration of criminal proceedings by requiring them to Begins the process of a formal justice, as well as the court and trial undergo examination in a mock grand master's thesis or scientific paper. This process are examined. jury setting, a mock trial cross- course is the first half of a two course, examination and/or a mock Prerequisite: None. year-long sequence that will conclude deposition. Oral communication skills with FSCI 761. The student will FSCOR 604 - Evidence (3 credits) as they relate to eliciting and giving conduct a forensic science research testimony will be stressed. The Provides students with an project on campus or at an approved effective use of exhibits as aids to understanding of the federal rules of off-campus facility. Under the direction evidence and how they are used in the testimony will be emphasized. of the host mentor, each student will Students will learn how to present criminal courts, as well as their effect perform independent and original physical and documentary evidence on the administration of justice. research. The student will develop a Recovery, preparation, and using technology that includes a formal research proposal which he/she document camera, SmartBoard, and presentation of evidence are covered. will then present to a faculty panel. projection media. Students also Prerequisite: FSCOR 601 (FSTU The student will complete a minimum prepare CVs. Class will focus on of 200 hours of laboratory work Students) or FSCI 500 (FSCI students discussion of the American Court only). during this course. Written system, courtroom procedures, requirements include keeping a formal FSCOR 606 - Forensic Journal relevant Fourth Amendment cases, the laboratory notebook, preparing the admissibility of expert testimony, Research and Review (3 credits) introduction/literature review section ethics and objectivity as they pertain of the thesis, and completing initial Provides the opportunity for students to experts, and how to be an effective drafts of the methods and results to contribute an original piece of testifying expert. Legal cases will be sections of the thesis. Laboratory scholarly writing to the field of analyzed with respect to the proper course. forensic studies. Students will research, collection, analysis and presentation of write, edit and journal through the Prerequisite: FSCI 500 and two track evidence in court. Students will have writing process. Students will work the opportunity to discuss with courses (may be take concurrently). with peer editors throughout the practicing forensic scientists, FSCI 761 - Research Project & research and writing process. technicians and members of the Prerequisite: None. defense bar, issues that pertain to Presentation II (3 credits) proper evidence collection and Culminates in a formal master's thesis FSCOR 701 - Mock Trial testifying in court. or a formal scientific paper. This Capstone (3 credits) course is the second half of a two Prerequisite: 33 graduate credits, Prepares students to testify in court including all FSCI courses. course, year-long sequence that began with FSCI 760. The student will proceedings by requiring them to FSCI 702 - Seminar in Forensic complete the forensic science research undergo examination in a mock grand Science (3 credits) project begun in FSCI 760. The student jury setting, a mock trial cross- will complete the forensic science examination and/or a mock This course is under development. research project on campus or at an deposition. Oral communication skills Prerequisite: None. approved off-campus facility. Under as they relate to eliciting and giving the direction of the host mentor, each testimony will be stressed. The student will continue to perform effective use of exhibits as aids to 106| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog testimony will be emphasized. assignments to provide familiarity with strategic planning as they impact the Students will learn how to present the online learning environment. role of the healthcare manager will be physical and documentary evidence Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. incorporated into critiques of using technology that includes a healthcare management case studies document camera, SmartBoard, and and application of theory to real world projection media. Students also HCM - Healthcare experiences. prepare CVs. Class will focus on Management Courses Prerequisite: None. discussion of the American Court system, courtroom procedures, HCM 557 - Project and Resource HCM 612 - Healthcare Policy, relevant Fourth Amendment cases, the Management (3 credits) Law, and Ethics (3 credits) admissibility of expert testimony, Provides students with the essential Examines the impact of governmental ethics and objectivity as they pertain principles and tools of project agencies, non-governmental to experts, and how to be an effective management and an understanding of organizations, and other stakeholders testifying expert. Legal cases will be the human, organizational, and fiscal on the history of health care policy analyzed with respect to the proper factors involved. Students will study development in the US. This course collection, analysis and presentation of issues and acquire skills related to challenges students to analyze evidence in court. Students will have personnel selection, managing an historical health care laws and any the opportunity to discuss with increasingly diverse workforce, project opposition to those laws and policies practicing forensic scientists, definition, budgeting, quality, and with respect to the impact on access, technicians and members of the outcomes. The role of strategic cost, quality of care, and ethical issues defense bar, issues that pertain to planning in healthcare organizations from the perspectives of different proper evidence collection and will be explored. stakeholders. Students design a health testifying in court. Cross-Listed as: NURS 557. care law, delineate the ethical Prerequisite: 33 graduate credits, implications of the law and propose including all FSCOR courses. HCM 600 - Managerial an implementation strategy and plan. FSCOR 702 - Mock Trial Epidemiology and Statistics (3 Implications of healthcare policy, laws, credits) and ethics will be examined through Capstone (6 credits) case studies and analyses of real world Examines how evidence is presented in Examines epidemiology concepts and examples. tools as they are used in developing the courtroom during a simulated Prerequisite: HCM 600 or HCM 605. proceeding, which is the culminating models for health, health service event of the class. Oral communication utilization, and health policy. Students HCM 620 - Human Resources skills as they relate to eliciting and will learn to distinguish among the Development in Healthcare (3 types of epidemiological research giving testimony are stressed. credits) Preparation for the proceeding focuses (descriptive, analytical, and on locating and analyzing all relevant experimental) and will analyze Examines human resources evidence, constructing a theory, epidemiological literature and discuss management (HRM) from a strategic drafting questions and/or testimony, the pros and cons of different research and administrative perspective. applying evidence law, and preparing methods. Analysis of epidemiological Students conduct analyses of the and using exhibits. Students will data using appropriate methods and impact of environmental forces, develop the skills necessary to elicit statistical measures utilized in including state and federal legislation, testimony and/or to be testifying epidemiological studies are required on HRM. Emphasis is placed on the examiners in the fields of forensic to design and conduct a needs key role of employees as drivers of accounting, computer forensics, assessment for a given population, organizational performance, workforce criminalistics, and investigations. identifying healthcare gaps and planning/recruitment, and employee disparities. Case studies and real world retention. Current issues in HRM are Prerequisite: 30 graduate credits in examples will be used to reinforce examined through case studies and Forensic Studies, including all FSCOR need for population-based approach analyses of real world examples. courses. (Note: Students are not to design and delivery of healthcare Prerequisite: HCM 600 and HCM 605. permitted to take another course services. concurrently, except by permission of HCM 635 - Innovative Leadership the Department Chair). Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: NURS 600. & Management (3 credits) HCM 605 - Healthcare Examines all aspects of leadership, GPS- Graduate and including characteristics of leaders, Professional Studies Management and Administration leadership behaviors and styles, (3 credits) leadership ethics and social GPS 500 - Thinking, Researching, Examines theories and practices of responsibility, teamwork, Writing for Success (0 credits) management in healthcare communication and conflict, and Focuses on developing students’ organization. Students will learn about creativity and innovation. Students will confidence and competence in critical internal and external forces influencing develop skills, research findings, and thinking, researching, and writing at healthcare system or unit performance evaluate cases relating to leadership the master’s degree level. The habits and clinical excellence. Current theory and practice. of mind and intellectual skills environmental forces influencing Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, necessary for academic and human resources management will be HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM professional success are introduced, assessed for impact on job design and 650, and HCM 652. Cross-Listed as: recognizing that proficiency will not be recruitment and retention of BTM 635. achieved until students complete their healthcare professionals. Analysis of degree programs. The course teamwork, leadership, power, politics, integrates technology tools into change, quality management, and Graduate Courses| 107 HCM 640 - Teamwork in studies and professional applications. Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, Healthcare Settings (3 credits) This course examines project planning, HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM organizing, leading, controlling and 650, HCM 652 and HCM 660. Cross- Examines teamwork and the unique monitoring from a financial Listed as: NURS 662. challenges of collaborating across perspective. disciplines. This course focuses on HCM 665 - Patient Satisfaction overcoming barriers to teamwork in Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM and Quality Improvement (3 healthcare settings and developing credits) conflict management and team 650 and HCM 652. Examines the techniques for building skills using case studies and HCM 650 - Organizational real-world examples. determining customer needs and for Behavior in Healthcare (3 credits) developing the criteria to evaluate the Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, Explores organizational theories, quality of strategies used to enhance HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM customer service. The course presents 650 and HCM 652. motivation, and leadership behaviors in healthcare settings. Students will current methods for obtaining HCM 642 - Healthcare Project learn about effective decision making customer satisfaction, including the Planning and Management (3 in groups, influencing others, and the use of complaint data to explore opportunities for improvement. The credits) importance of organizational values and diversity. Student activities will course emphasizes data gathering and Introduces a step-by-step approach to include developing effective interpretation, including interviewing developing, implementing, and organizational strategies in addressing techniques and complaint resolution evaluating a project plan in healthcare organizational issues. management. The course uses real- settings. This course examines world examples and case studies. community needs assessments, project Prerequisite: HCM 600 and HCM 605. Cross-Listed as: NURS 650. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: HCM and program planning, organizing, 600, HCM 605, HCM 612, HCM 620, leading, controlling and monitoring HCM 652 - Health Care Finance: HCM 557, HCNM 650, HCM 652 and using pre- and post-test data, Challenges (3 credits) HCM 660. quantitative and qualitative data to assess program quality, fidelity and Explores the economics of health care from both the health system outcomes. Students will review HCM 667 - Customer Relationship relevant evidence to support a best perspective and the point of care. practice intervention, and outline Budget management, cost-benefit Management (E-CRM) (3 credits) process dynamics, including outcomes analyses, cost containment strategies, Understands the importance of CRM management and evaluation and management of fiscal and human in safeguarding the firm's customer strategies. resources will be explored. base and future revenue growth, Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, Prerequisite: HCM 600 and HCM 605. especially in those industries HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM Cross-Listed as: NURS 652. characterized by high levels of 650, and HCM 652. competition. In accessing and HCM 660 - Planning for Evidence- analyzing customer data, businesses HCM 644 - Project Management (3 Based Practice (3 credits) are better able to provide products credits) Enables students to make a case for and services more closely tailored to customers' needs and thereby Provides students with the genesis of nursing practice decisions based on research studies and data. Students strengthen relationships. Students project management and its evaluate the various methods of importance to improving the success will learn to evaluate and apply evidence-based practice to health care extracting customer data, particularly of information technology projects. from web sites, and learn how the Topics addressed include the triple as it relates to leadership and management functions. Evidence- data is analyzed, segmented and constraint of project management, scored in the production of project management knowledge areas based practice is defined as a problem-solving approach to decision- meaningful management reports and and process groups, the project life marketing campaigns. cycle, project selection methods, work making that involves the conscientious breakdown structures, network use of the best available evidence, Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, diagrams and critical path analysis, along with one's own expertise, to HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCNM cost estimates, earned value analysis, improve outcomes for individuals, 650, HCM 652 and HCM 660. Cross- risk analysis, motivation theory, and group, communities, and systems. Listed as: BTM 667. team building. Project management Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, HCM 669 - Patient Advocacy for soft-ware will be utilized to plan and HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM Healthcare Quality (3 credits) manage information technology 650 and HCM 652. Cross-Listed as: projects. NURS 660. Explores the origins of patient advocacy in the US healthcare system Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, HCM 662 - Quality Management in HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM and the interconnected roles of 650 and HCM 652. Cross-Listed as: Health Care (3 credits) patients, physicians, nurses, BTM 644. Focuses on health care systems administrators, policy makers, and improvement to enhance quality of lawyers. Using an ecological approach, HCM 646 - Project Management patient outcomes, create a patient- the course emphasizes the findings Accounting (3 credits) centered culture of safety, and reduce from the patient safety movement and risk. This course emphasizes statistical the importance of effective Integrates material from previous communication, accountability and coursework with a systematic process control methods, regulatory and accreditation standards, and respectful teamwork. The course uses approach to healthcare project real world examples and case studies. management accounting, utilizing case barriers to and strategies for quality improvement. 108| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Prerequisite: HCM 600, HCM 605, overview of informatics and the Prerequisite: NURS 520 and NURS 530. HCM 612, HCM 620, HCM 557, HCM theoretical foundation for information Cross-Listed as: HCM 557. 650, HCM 652 and HCM 660. management within the health care setting. NURS 600 - Managerial HCM 700 - Internship in Prerequisite: None. Epidemiology and Statistics (3 Healthcare Management (3 credits) credits) NURS 520 - Quantitative Methods Examines epidemiology concepts and Integrates and applies healthcare in Nursing Research (3 credits) tools as they are used in developing leadership competencies to Focuses on the application of models for health, health service professional experiences in healthcare quantitative research designs. Practice utilization, and health policy. Students organizations. Students participate in and management questions are will learn to distinguish among the creation of unique products, services, discussed and quantitative research types of epidemiological research or processes. Students must strategies are developed to produce (descriptive, analytical, and demonstrate effective teamwork, data and to examine the results of experimental) and will analyze written, verbal, and interpersonal nursing research. epidemiological literature and discuss proficiencies. the pros and cons of different research Prerequisite: NURS 515. Prerequisite: A grade of "B" or better methods. Analysis of epidemiological in HCM 600 and HCM 605 and by NURS 530 - Qualitative Inquiry in data using appropriate methods and permission of the MS in Healthcare Nursing (3 credits) statistical measures utilized in Management Program Coordinator. epidemiological studies are required Examines the conceptual issues of to design and conduct a needs qualitative inquiry and introduces the assessment for a given population, LTED- Literacy Education student to grounded theory, identifying healthcare gaps and Courses phenomenology, ethnography, and disparities. Case studies and real world historical research. Connections examples will be used to reinforce LTED 603 - Foundations of between current issues in practice and need for population-based approach Literacy (3 credits) management and qualitative research to design and delivery of healthcare strategies will be explored. Students services. Examines the foundational theories will conduct interviews and write and evidence-based practices of narratives that reflect their Prerequisite: None. Cross-Listed as: reading, writing and communication understanding of nursing knowledge. HCM 600. processes with emphasis on the Prerequisite: NURS 515. NURS 610 - Advanced development of holistic and integrated Pathophysiology and 21st century classroom literacy NURS 547 - Global Health Care programs. This course considers the Perspectives (3 credits) Pharmacology (3 credits) developmental progression of learners Provides students with advanced Provides an intensive overview of as readers, writers, and communicators content on pathophysiology and global health issues. This course of knowledge. Students connect and pharmacology necessary for evidence- focuses on global determinates of integrate reading, writing, and based practice in a hospital, academic, health, global health policies, global communication instructional strategies or community setting. Structural and health research methods, effects of to meet the needs and interests of K- functional changes in cells, tissues, and economics on global healthcare, 12 literacy learners across disciplines. organ systems associated with complementary and alternative selected diseases will be analyzed. medicine, and organizations working LTED 611 - Literacy Assessment Pharmacology treatment, patient in the field of global health. Students (3 credits) implications, and nursing will consider the impact of global This course is under development. considerations will be incorporated health issues such as infectious with each system. Pathogenesis of diseases, chronic diseases, cancer, LTED 621 - Culturally Responsive disease will be related to principles of violence, nutrition, mental health and Literacy (3 credits) health promotions, disease prevention environmental health. Topics covered and pharmacology. This course is under development. include the special issues of Prerequisite: NURS 547 and NURS 557. LTED 623 - Digital Literacy and reproduction, infants, and children. Media (3 credits) Prerequisite: NURS 520 and NURS 530. NURS 615 - Advanced Health This course is under development. NURS 557 - Project and Resource Assessment (3 credits) Management (3 credits) Provides advanced content in the area LTED 701 - Literacy Capstone (3 of health assessment across the Provides students with the essential credits) lifespan required for evidence-based principles and tools of project practice in hospital, academic, or This course is under development. management and an understanding of community settings. This course will the human, organizational, and fiscal build on previously learned skills and factors involved. Students will study NURS-Graduate Nursing knowledge from baccalaureate issues and acquire skills related to education and nursing practice Courses personnel selection, managing an experience. The students will develop increasingly diverse workforce, project NURS 515 - Concepts of Nursing the advanced skills needed to obtain, definition, budgeting, quality, and Informatics (3 credits) conduct, and teach others how to outcomes. The role of strategic complete a comprehensive health Draws from computer science, planning in healthcare organizations history and physical assessment. This information science, cognitive and will be explored. decision sciences, and nursing science. course includes a hands-on experience This course provides students with an Graduate Courses| 109 to assess application of course perspective and the point of care. NURS 672 - Population-Based content. Budget management, cost-benefit Care: Vulnerable Populations (3 Prerequisite: NURS 610. analyses, cost containment strategies, credits) and management of fiscal and human NURS 632 - Curriculum Design resources will be explored. Examines coordination of care for and Innovation (3 credits) vulnerable populations including risk Prerequisite: NURS 547 and NURS 557. reduction and infection control, health Applies various perspectives and Cross-Listed as: HCM 652. education, nutrition, population health, theories on educational design. NURS 660 - Planning for environmental concerns, emergency Curriculum design and implementation Evidence-Based Practice (3 management/preparedness, and will be emphasized for staff chronic disease and disability, both development education, as well as credits) psychosocial and physical. Quality, associate and baccalaureate levels of Enables students to make a case for safety, and the economic impact of education. This course discusses the nursing practice decisions based on providing cost-effective care will be influence of accreditation and research studies and data. Students discussed using decision science and regulatory standards on curriculum will learn to evaluate and apply predictive analysis. and the implementation of innovation evidence-based practice to health care Prerequisite: NURS 670. in nursing education. as it relates to leadership and Prerequisite: NURS 635. management functions. Evidence- NURS 674 - Professional/Legal based practice is defined as a Issues in Population-Based Care NURS 635 - Teaching and problem-solving approach to decision- (3 credits) Learning Strategies/Evaluation (3 making that involves the conscientious credits) use of the best available evidence, Explores the legal and economic along with one's own expertise, to aspects of coordination of care. This Focuses on teaching methods and improve outcomes for individuals, course focuses on reimbursement and strategies along with assessment group, communities, and systems. financing of health care, and insurance techniques for classroom and clinical requirements. Content also includes Prerequisite: NURS 650 and NURS 652. settings. The student will apply analysis of the American Nurses principles of adult learning and new Cross-Listed as: HCM 660. Association (ANA) standards and developments in nursing education. NURS 662 - Quality Management scope of practice for relevant Participation in the construction of in Health Care (3 credits) disciplines (such as school nurses and grading criteria, examinations, and case managers), the ANA Code of clinical experience allow the student to Focuses on health care systems Ethics, and federal and state laws integrate teaching methods and improvement to enhance quality of governing child abuse and neglect, assessment/evaluation skills. patient outcomes, create a patient- minor consent for health services, and Prerequisite: NURS 615. centered culture of safety, and reduce communicable disease reporting. risk. The course will emphasize NURS 642 - Instructional Media in statistical process control methods, Prerequisite: None. Education (3 credits) regulatory and accreditation standards, NURS 740 - Nursing Education and barriers to and strategies for Analyzes the selection and Capstone (6 credits) quality improvement. implementation of a variety of Designed to provide an opportunity instructional media and new Prerequisite: NURS 650 and NURS 652. for students in the education Cross-Listed as: HCM 662. developments in the field of nursing concentration to apply education education. This course focuses on the NURS 670 - Communication and concepts in a selected higher use of simulations, online delivery, and Conflict Resolution (3 credits) education or health care delivery other innovations to promote learning environment during a 135 hour of theory and clinical content in Explores therapeutic communication, practicum experience. Students will nursing education settings. cultural competence, and conflict complete a capstone project relevant Prerequisite: NURS 615. resolution as integral to the multiple to the role of the nurse educator and relationships within population-based develop a professional portfolio. This NURS 650 - Organizational care management roles. Theoretical course emphasizes: analysis and Behavior in Healthcare (3 credits) models and assessment tools, evaluation of concepts of teaching and including health literacy, will be Explores organizational theories, learning; demonstration of utilized to examine the diversity of motivation, and leadership behaviors competencies needed to deliver cultural beliefs, values, and practices in healthcare settings. Students will content effectively; assessment and that impact the health of individuals, learn about effective decision making evaluation of student and program families, and communities. Students in groups, influencing others, and the outcomes; participation in curriculum will learn collaborative communication importance of organizational values planning and development and strategies focused on inter- and diversity. Student activities will analysis of regulatory, ethical, legal professional negotiation within include developing effective and accreditation issues. The course agencies, communities, and systems. organizational strategies in addressing includes an on campus residency Clinical, legal, and ethical concerns organizational issues. requirement. related to health care disparities will Prerequisite: NURS 632 and NURS 642. Prerequisite: NURS 547 and NURS 557. be discussed. Cross-Listed as: HCM 650. Prerequisite: NURS 547 and NURS 557. NURS 750 - Nursing NURS 652 - Health Care Finance: Leadership/Management Challenges (3 credits) Capstone (6 credits) Explores the economics of health care Designed to provide an opportunity from both the health system for students in the 110| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog leadership/management concentration to apply leadership/management concepts in a selected health care delivery environment during a 135 hour practicum experience. Students will complete a capstone project relevant to the role of the nurse leader/manager and develop a professional portfolio. This course emphasizes: analysis and evaluation of concepts of organizational culture; demonstration of competencies needed to effect change in organizations; evaluation of organizational outcomes; participation in strategic planning and goal setting; analysis of allocation of human and financial resources; and analysis of regulatory, ethical, and legal issues in the practice setting. The course includes an on campus residency requirement. Prerequisite: NURS 660 and NURS 662. NURS 760 - Population-Based Care Coordination Capstone (6 credits) Provides an opportunity for students in the Population-Based Care Coordination concentration to apply population health and care coordination concepts in a selected health care delivery environment during a 135 hour practicum experience. Students will complete a capstone project relevant to the role of the nurse working in a population- based care coordination position. This course emphasizes: analyzing concepts of population health and care coordination; demonstrating competencies needed to coordinate care in healthcare settings effectively; evaluating patient-focused and organizational outcomes; and examining the impact of regulatory, ethical, and legal issues in the practice setting. The course includes an on- campus residency requirement. Prerequisite: None. Directory| 111 Directory

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McCormick Memphis Lisa Barnhill McCormick & Company, Inc., Retired Benjamin Noah Wilson (2015) Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty Lawrence A. Melfa, Esq. Assistant Professor, Mathematics Anirban Basu Francomano, Butler, Melfa & Taylor B.S., Lehigh University; Sage Policy Group, Inc. P.A. Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Ingrid L. Bortner Carol Menning '69 Chapel Hill The Community College of Jen Meyer Carrie Wise (2011) Baltimore County Betamore Adjunct Professor, Forensic Sciences Luis E. Borunda Donna Morrison '74 B.S., M.S., Stevenson University Office of the Maryland Secretary of Baltimore County Government Larry Wolod (2011) State The Honorable John J. Nagle III Adjunct Professor, Political Science Aurelia Burt Circuit Court for Baltimore County B.S., University of Baltimore; Education Consultant M.S., University of Hartford; David H. Nevins J.D., Potomac School of Law; Kevin G. Byrnes Nevins & Associated, Chartered L.L.M., Georgetown University Law Alexander G. 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Marketing Initiative LLC Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, Miles & Stockbridge Green Street Academy Foundation, Inc. Stevenson University Online, and Donald C. Fry, Esq. Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Cyber Forensics Greater Baltimore Committee Rosemore, Inc. B.S., Excelsior College; Mark S. Furst Owen J. Rouse, Jr. M.S., Troy University; Manekin LLC M.S., Stevenson University Kennedy Krieger Institute Susan J. Ganz Ronald M. Shapiro, Esq. Stacy Zell (2014) Shapiro Negotiations Institute Adjunct Professor, Master's in Lion Brothers Co. Inc. Teaching Tom Geddes Ben Shifrin B.S., University of Maryland, College Plank Industries Jemicy School Park; Susan Guarnieri, M.D. Stuart O. Simms, Esq. M.A., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP Jean Halle Institute and State University Curiosityville Karen Sitnick Joyce Zerhusen (2004) Rosemary K. Harder ’69 Kevin D. Smith Adjunct Professor, Forensic Studies Baltimore County Public Schools A.A., B.S., Stevenson University; Charles E. "Ted" Herget, Jr. Julie Szymaszek '68 M.A., University of Baltimore Asset Strategy Consultants Vincent W. Talbert Jinsong Zhang (2008) Richard J. Hunt, Jr. Senior Instructional Designer and Xenith Bank Gilbert R. Trout Adjunct Professor, Information Ebony Hypolite, CPA ’06 Trout Daniel & Associates LLC Systems SC&H Group Christopher Tsakalos ’03 B.A., M.A., Southwest Jiaotong Brenda Jews, Ed.D. H&S Bakery, Inc. University, China; Horizons Greater Washington Jo-Ellen Turner, Ed.D. Ed.D., West Virginia University Directory| 127 Sheila Walsh ’92 ’03M SameGrain, Inc. President and CEO Ashley J. Ward, Esq. ’09 Jennifer Bodensiek Popham and Associates, LLC Cordell + Cordell President C. Kieffer Rittenhouse Brian M. White Junior Achievement of Central Vice President - Maryland Division Northwest Hospital Maryland Integrated Insurance Solutions LifeBridge Health P. David Bramble, Jr. Andrew Rose Susan B. Wilfong ’70 Managing Partner Marketing Manager MCB Real Estate, LLC MidAtlantic Farm Credit Diane Wit ’69 Misti Burmeister J. Thomas Sadowski The Honorable Robert A. Zirkin CEO/Founder Vice Chancellor for Economic Zirkin & Schmerling Law Inspirion, LLC Development Shervonne Cherry '05 University System of Maryland Academic Advisory Boards Community Manager Marilyn F. Schneider Biological Sciences Spark Baltimore Principal, MA, CPA Mericia Conway Hertzbach & Company Advisory Board Co-Founder Keith Scott Gwenda L. Brewer, M.S. Henslee Conway Real Estate President and CEO Program Manager - Science Program Charles Coon Baltimore County Chamber of Maryland Department of Natural Vice President Commerce Resources Travelers Incorporated Graylin Smith Sheldon E. Broedel, Ph.D. Jayfus T. Doswell CPA, Managing Partner Chief Executive and Science Officer President/CEO SB & Company Athena ES, Inc. Juxtopia, LLC Loretta Mahon Smith Nancy DeSesa, M.B.A. Librado Gonzalez Senior Managing Consultant, Business Operations Manager Operations and Management Analytics and Optimization - Data Molecular Manufacturing Consultant Architect BD Diagnostics Systems International Partner with ATG IBM J. Adam Frederick, M.S. Execution Ted Venetoulis Assistant Director for Education Joseph Hairston CFO Maryland Sea Grant Program President/CEO Corridor Magazine Institute of Marine and Environmental Vision Unlimited, LLC Ira Weinstein Technology Partner Christine F. Hohman, Ph.D. Cohn Reznick Professor of Biology Leila Kohler-Frueh Business Communication Morgan State University Director, Community Engagement Peter S. Liao, M.D. Habitat for Humanity of the Advisory Board Staff Surgeon Chesapeake Edie Brown MD Vein Professionals Kaitlin LeDonne Edie Brown and Associates Public Mark A. Schenerman, Ph.D. Marketing Manager Relations Vice President, Analytical Biochemistry Mariner Finance Chris Daley MedImmune, Inc. Randall M. Lutz Maroon Public Relations Christine Shumaker Partner Jeff Davis Coordinator, Secondary Science Saul Ewing, LLP J. Davis Public Relations, LLC Baltimore County Public Schools David Mattson Jack Gilden Robert Stephens, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer Jack Gilden Marketing Director, Bioinformatics Support Group Sandler Systems, Inc. Sandra Wills Hannon Advanced Biomedical Computing Aristides Melissaratos The Hannon Group Center Interim Dean, Brown School of Frederick National Laboratory for Brian Litofsky Business and Leadership Crown Trophy Cancer Research Stevenson University Neil Talbot, Ph.D. Mollie Meeder Aaron Milam '13 Connect Your Care Gene Evaluation and Mapping Associate Developer Animal Bioscience and Biotechnology Berkshire Associates, Inc. Cari Cramer Pierce Laboratory Flip Your Dog ANRI, ARS David R. Paulson Senior Vice President Brandon Seidl Vicki Wolff-Long, Ph.D. Blue & Obrecht Realty, LLC Director of Web Marketing and Digital Vice President and General Manager Communication Biosciences Division Josianne Pennington Stevenson University Emergent BioSolutions Vice President University Marketing and Communications Kristen Schultz Brown School of Business Towson University Baltimore Orioles and Leadership Advisory Pamela Piro Center for Environmental Board President and CEO Stewardship Advisory Unitec Electronics Anna A. Balduzzi Board Todd Popham Founder and CMO Bonnie Allan 128| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Michael T. Barbour, Ph.D. Irvin Litofsky Fashion Design Program Vice President and Director Director, Forensic Services Section Advisory Board Center for Ecological Sciences Baltimore County Police Department Tetra Tech, Inc. Lee Andersen Paul J. Smith, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer/Designer Justin Berk, Meteorologist, AMS, Associate Professor, Department of Andersen-Becker, Inc. CBM Chemistry and Biochemistry Adjunct Instructor University of Maryland, Baltimore Kathy Benedict Stevenson University County Director of Technical Design and Product Development Gaylord L. Clark III Amanda Slonaker, MAT, (SU, B.S. Under Armour Carriage House Farms Chem ’10) Michele and Edwin Blanchard Meredith "Merrie" C. Durmowicz, Chemistry Teacher Carroll County Public Schools Chief Executive Officer/Designers Ph.D. M&B Design Gallery Dean, Beverly K. Fine School of the Frank Switzer, Ph.D. Sciences Chemist Kathy Bradford Stevenson University US Food and Drug Administration Outreach Coordinator Success in Style, Cherie Amour Susan T. Gorman, Ph.D. Stephanie S. Watson, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Academic Group Leader, Polymeric Materials Amanda Lee Callahan Affairs and Provost Group Women’s Product Developer Stevenson University National Institute of Standards and Under Armour Paul A. Griffey Technology Francis James De Santis Jr. Director, Northwest Hospital Mathew A. Zajac, Ph.D. (SU, B.S. Chief Operating Officer Laboratory Chem ’98) Paul Francis Designs, LLC Director, LifeBridge Outreach Director of Chemistry Technology and Jennifer Dos Santos Laboratory Services Automation Creative Academia Northwest Hospital GlaxoSmithKline Under Armour Nancy B. Hill Criminal Justice Program Mark Falcone Education Director Chief Executive Officer Cylburn Arboretum Association Advisory Board English American Tailoring Michael S. Hollins Roger Butz Catherine R. Harris Ecosystem Recovery Institute Principal Creative Director/Partner Textiles and Fashion Careers B. Thomas Hopkins Bevel Design, Inc. Carroll County Career and Technology Sustainable Agriculture Melissa Alarcon Center Keith D. Johnson, Ph.D. Community Services Coordinator Beverly Hill Assistant Professor of Biology Maryland Department of Juvenile President, Advisory Board, Store Stevenson University Services Manager Vicki L. Almond Worth Women’s Fashions Councilwoman Blondell Howard, CEO Steve Kranz Baltimore County Second District Joseph "Joe" C. Matanoski Chief Executive Officer/Educator Associate Professor of Biology Frederick H. Bealefeld III The Sassy Sewer Stevenson University Distinguised Professional in Criminal Anna Kaufman Justice and Instructor Patternmaker Karin A. Olsen, PG, AICP Stevenson University Senior Scientist, Marine Geochemist STX Company EA Engineering, Science, and Technology The Honorable Robert Bell Jeannette Kendall Sara A. Tangren, Ph.D. Chief Judge, retired Chief Executive Officer Director of Research Court of Appeals, Maryland Success in Style Chesapeake Natives Terry Hunt Mary Ellen Morrison Lauri A. Weiner, J.D. Founder and CEO Executive Director Assistant Professor, Human Services Law Enforcement Assistance Baltimore Business Conversations Connection, Inc. (LEAC) School of Humanities and Social Sharan Nixon Sciences DUSM David Lutz Chief Executive Officer Stevenson University United States Marshals Service Fashion Umbrella Foundation District of Maryland Chemistry and Ella Pritsker Biochemistry Advisory Charles W. Rapp Chief Executive Officer/Educator Executive Director Maryland Center for Fashion Design Board Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Christopher Schaefer James Damewood, Jr., Ph.D., DABT Chief Executive Officer/Retailer Business Unit Liaison, Haskell Global Marie-Ann Sennett Christopher Schafer Clothier Centers for Health and Environmental Assistant Public Defender Science Neighborhood Defender Services Manish Singh Dupont Central Research and Office of the Public Defender Chief Executive Officer/Designer Victor Rossi Couture Designs Development Arturo Violante Michelle Foss Vice President for Market Philip Spector Scientist Development Chief Executive Officer Coty, Inc. A.J. Fava Produce Company Fashions Unlimited Directory| 129 Sherry Stauffer Program Coordinator and Adjunct Carolyn Candiello Designer/Educator Professor, Cyber Forensics Vice President for Quality & Patient Association of Sewing and Design Stevenson University Safety Professionals, Baltimore Chapter Yale Caplan, Ph.D. Greater Baltimore Medical Center Stacy Steube Former State Toxicologist HealthCare Product Developer State of Maryland and Bradley S. Chambers Fashions Unlimited Past President President Jason Thompkins American Academy of Forensic MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and Freelance Fashion Stylist Sciences MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Senior Vice President MedStar Health Paul James Torres Francis Chiafari Chief Executive Officer Laboratory Director Judith Feustle, ScD, RN Paul Francis Designs, LLC Montgomery County Police Crime Associate Dean, Stevenson University Laboratory Online, Nursing Meagan Tyler Stevenson University Technical Designer Thomas D. Coogan, Esq. Under Armour Associate Dean and Professor of Pamela Franklin, MS, PhD Forensics and Director, Center for Senior Healthcare Analyst Film and Moving Image Forensics Excellence Office of the Air Force Surgeon Advisory Board Stevenson University General/Air Force Medical Support Agency Kathleen Ash Honorable Emmet Davitt Interactive Services and Digital Asset State Prosecutor Beverly League Manager State of Maryland Corporate College Relations Manager Maryland Office of Tourism Dr. Victoria J. Doby, CPA CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Development Professor, Accounting and Finance Laura Perdue, RN, MS Beatriz Bufrahi Stevenson University Director, Surgical Services Instructor, Video and Digital Imaging John E. Grimes III, CFE, CFI MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore School for the Arts Owner John Rosicky, Ph.D. Brandy Creek '14 Fraud & Loss Prevention Solutions Chair, Department of Human Services Film Archivist/Preservationist Barry Levin, Ph.D. Stevenson University Colorlab Former State Toxicologist Rachel Briedenstein Schaaf, MS, Matt Davies, MPSE State of Maryland Class of 2016 Partner, Supervising Sound Effects Irvin Litofsky Director Editor/Foley Artist Director Horizon Consulting Studio Unknown Baltimore County Forensic Services Andrew J. Stolusky, MHSA Erica Ginsberg Section Managed Care Finance Manager Executive Director Adam Mattina, CISSP Adventist HealthCare Docs In Progress Vice President, Deputy CISO Toby Tighe, LFACHE Nicholas Kovacic '05 The Blackstone Group Retired Executive VP/COO, Greater Founder Ronald McGuire Baltimore Medical Center and Digital Cave Media Adjunct Instructor Former American College of Health Executives Regent for Maryland Stevenson University Dean Sigmund Libowitz Joyce Becker, JD Attorney at Law/Producer/Writer Steven A. O'Dell Dean, Stevenson University Online Venable, LLP Chief Stevenson University Tavon Mayne '14 Baltimore Police Department Faculty Video & Motion Graphics Designer Michael K. Robinson Sharon Buchbinder, RN, PhD Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Adjunct Professor, Cyber Forensics Program Coordinator KJ Mohr Stevenson University MS in Healthcare Management Program Director John J. Tobin, Jr., Ph.D. Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Program Coordinator and Associate Human Services Program Film Festival Professor, Forensic Sciences Advisory Board Nicole Myers '11 Stevenson University Lisa Boone Multimedia Production Specialist Healthcare Management Coordinator of Human Services GP Strategies/Social Security Community College of Baltimore Administration Program Advisory Board County Brian Stetson Martin L. Binstock, MD Debbie Boyce Executive Director of Production Vice President-Medical Affairs Program Coordinator for the Renegade Productions MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Middle/High School Yevgeniy Vaskevich Ian Bohager, MS, Class of 2016 St. Elizabeth School Filmmaker Program Manager/Consultant Ari Blum Kaiser Permanente LIFT Project Director Forensics Advisory Board Audrey Buchanan, MS, Class of 2014 University of Maryland, School of Thomas N. Byrd, Esq. Senior Quality Data Analyst Social Work Anne Arundel Medical Center Bunny Ebling 130| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Director of Psychosocial Oncology Megan Frisk, MLS(ASCP)CM, SBBCM Assistant Vice President, Patient The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Medical Technologist, Blood Bank Services Cancer Institute Sinai Hospital University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Candice Edwards '10 Nursing Program Advisory Human Services Specialist IV Legal Studies Program Maryland Department of Human Board Resources, Office for Refugees and Salliann Alborn Advisory Board Asylees CEO Brandy Cannon, Esq. Loretta Elizalde Community Health Integrated Staff Attorney Clinical Therapist (private practice) Partnership & MD Community Health House of Ruth - MD PCA Gail Biba, B.S., RN Joel B. Charkatz, CPA Christina Gigioli, '10 Nurse Manager, NCCU Shareholder Administrative Coordinator, Wellness The Johns Hopkins Hospital Katz, Abosch,Windesheim, Gershman Center Susan Bindon, DNP, M.S., RN-BC & Freedman Stevenson University Assistant Professor Jeffrey G. Comen, Esq. Arthur Hill LifeBridge Health Senior Assistant Attorney General Assistant Vice President of Public Sharon Bottcher, RN, M.S. Department of Assessments & School Partnerships VP, Patient Care Svs. & CNO Taxation Kennedy Krieger Institute MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Diane Dongarra Lauren Minnich Cynthia L. Crawley Firm Administrator Director of Recruitment & Training President, Board of Directors Gallagher, Evelius & Jones, LLP Target Community & Education Women's Hospital Foundation, Inc. Samuel Draper, Esq. Services Cheryl Dover, M.S., RN Business Development Director Kathea Smith '04 HS-BCP Nursing Department Chair Special Counsel Assistant Dean for Academic Advising Prince George's Community College Mary Ann Hammel, Esq. University of Baltimore Jami Hohner, B.S., RN Owner/Manager Shannon Walsh School Affiliate Liaison Mid-Atlantic Title, LLC Director of Volunteer Services Greater Baltimore Medical Center Monee Hill Sheppard Pratt Health System Lola Kropkowski, BSN, RN Legal Secretary Circuit Court for Baltimore County Medical Laboratory Science Education Specialist Program Advisory Board MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Joseph LaScuola Della Leister, RN Senior Paralegal Candice S. Grayson, M.A., M.S., Deputy Health Officer Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law CM MLS(ASCP) Baltimore County Department of Michael Markovic Director, Medical Laboratory Health Retirement Plan Consultant Technology Program High Tower/VWG Wealth Management Community Colleges of Baltimore Shawn P. McNamara, Ed. D, MSN, County, Essex RN Sherry Meyers, Esq. Nursing Program Owner Christine Hostetter, M.A., MT(ASCP) Administrator/Assistant Dean, School Law Office of Sherry K. Meyers, LLC Education and Staff Development of Health Professions Coordinator, Marcia Neuburger The Community College of Baltimore Legal Analyst Core and Specialty Laboratories County The Johns Hopkins Hospital T. Rowe Price Nancy Perry, DNP, RN Shannon Pfisterer Donna K. Marquess, M.A., MT(ASCP) Nursing Program Director SBB, DLM Courtroom Clerk Baltimore County Department of Circuit Court for Carroll County Director, LifeBridge Health Health Laboratories B. Marvin Potler, Esq. Sinai Hospital Deborah Phelps Principal Director Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law Heather McGann, MT(ASCP) SBB CM The Education Foundation of Manager, Transfusion Services Baltimore County Schools Sarah Sawyer, Esq. '11 University of Maryland Medical Center Assistant State's Attorney Cyndy Ronald, B.A. Suzy L. Nicol, M.S., MT(ASCP) SBB Baltimore County State's Attorney Manager, School of Nursing Office Assistant Administrator, Department of Partnership Programs Pathology University of Maryland Medical Center Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Larry Strasser J. Dean Nuckols, M.D., Ph.D. Sr. Vice President of Operations & Phyllis Strader Chief of Pathology CNO Paralegal Sinai Hospital MedStar Franklin Square Medical Exelon Corporation Christin Reuter, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM Center Brianna Villa Manager, Microbiology Kathy Sullivan, M.S., RN-BC Paralegal Sinai Hospital Director-Nursing Education and Murthy Law Firm Eric Schmith, M.S., MT(ASCP) Development Rita G. Weiner Director, Northwest Hospital Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Account Executive Laboratory Lori Wilson, M.A., BSN, RN Performa Spectrum Graphics Northwest Hospital Brittany M.L. Williams Directory| 131 Paralegal Community College of Baltimore Ebony Kenney McKennon Shelton & Henn LLP County Art Director/Education Advocate Ripefruit Creative School of Design Advisory Adam Oberfeld Senior Commercial Producer Kolleen Kilduff Board WBAL-TV Art Director Jan Baum Hal Rummel Devaney and Associates Inc. Founder, Innovation Institute Institute of Art, Design & Interactive Jennifer Kozak Jan Baum & Associates Media J. Kozak Creative David Beaudoin Community College of Baltimore Chuck Phillips Associate Dean, Arts & Humanities Amanda Bory Tinkler President Howard Community College Director, Communications & Doodle Design, Inc. Lauren Bell Philanthropy Bryna Stello Style Editor University of Maryland, St. Joseph Partner Baltimore Magazine Medical Center 2 Fold Collective Greg Bennett Andres Zapata Tim Thompson Principal Executive Vice President of Strategy & No. 9 Design Cut Once, Inc. Co-Founder Chad Birenbaum Idfive Managing Partner, Co-founder Cultural Programs and Duckpin Design Exhibitions Advisory Board Kenneth Burch Laura Amussen Coordinator, Fab lab Director of Exhibitions & Curator Community College of Baltimore Goucher College County Ryan Clark Shervonne Cherry Theatre & Media Performance Community Manager Stevenson University Spark Baltimore Dina Fiasconaro Cara Daniel Department of Film & Moving Image Consumer Insights Specialist Stevenson University DAP Products, Inc. Symmes Gardner John Dean Center for Art, Design & Culture Photographer University of Maryland Baltimore John Dean Photography County Diane Devaney Gina Falcone Skelton President Skelton Design Devaney & Associates Laura Smith Kelly Ennis Department of English Managing Principal Stevenson University The Verve Partnership Jennifer Strasbaugh Martin Gierke Jennifer L. Strasbaugh Fine Arts Senior Manager - Corporate Appraising Reputation The Boeing Company Florian Svitak Artist Edwin Gold Designer, Author & Educator Visual Communication Scott Gore Design Program Advisory Division Chair, Fine and Performing Board Arts Chad Birenbaum Carroll Community College Managing Partner & Co-Founder Mumtaj Ismail Duckpin Design Coordinator, Digital Media Production Jim Burger Community College of Baltimore Jim Burger Photography County

Jennifer Kozak Principal J. Kozak Creative Mark Figuerido Sharon Markley Senior User Experience Designer Executive Vice President T. Rowe Price Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Jared Glasser Ryan McKibbin Graphic Designer, Interactive Digital Studio Manager Marketing Maryland Institute College of Art McCormick & Company, Inc. Will Niebauer Chris Hartlove Art, Design & Interactive Media Chris Hartlove Photography 132| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog Index

A Stevenson Education, 7 Book Vouchers, 33 Criminal Justice, 57 Academic Achievement List, 49 Brown School of Business and Criminal Justice Program Advisory Academic Advisory Boards, 128 Leadership, 119 Board, 129 Academic Affairs, 112 Brown School of Business and Cultural Activities, 18 Academic Awards, 49 Leadership Advisory Board, 128 Cultural Programs and Exhibitions Academic Calendar, 3 BTM - Business and Technology Advisory Board, 132 Academic Coursework, 7 Management Courses, 97 Cyber Forensics, 85 Academic Dismissal, 46 Business Administration, 52 CYBF - Cyber Forensics Courses, 100 Academic Information, 38 Business and Technology Management, Dean’s List, 49 Academic Integrity, 48, 112 80 Dean's Award for Exceptional Academic Probation - Online Bachelor's Business and Technology Management, Scholarship, 49 Degree Seeking Students, 45 Communication Studies, Community- Digital Forensics, 86 Academic Programs Continue to Grow, Based Education and Leadership, Crime Dining Services, 20 10 Scene Investigation, Digital Forensics, Diploma Information, 48 Academic Reinstatement, 46 Forensic Accounting, Forensic Directory, 112 Academic Standing - Master's Degree Investigation, Forensic Studies, or Diversity Statement, 8 Seeking Students, 45 Healthcare Management, 27 EC - Economics Courses, 67 Academic Standing and Grading Business Communication, 53 ED - Teaching Secondary Mathematics Information, 43 Business Communication Advisory and Sciences Courses, 101 Academic Suspension - Online Board, 129 Educational Services to the Community, Bachelor's Degree Seeking Students, 45 Business Information Systems, 53 18 ACC - Accounting Courses, 64 Business Office, 117 Emeriti, 119 Accommodations for Students with Calculation of Class Level, 43 ENG - English Courses, 67 Disabilities, 23 Campus Resources and Services, 19 Enrollment Management, 114 Accreditations, 13 Campus Technology, 19 Experiential Learning, 42 Additional Learning Opportunities, 42 Career Services, 112 Facilities, 116 Additional Masters at Stevenson Career Services, 21 Faculty, 121 University, 25 Center for Environmental Stewardship Fashion Design Program Advisory Admission to Online Undergraduate Advisory Board, 129 Board, 130 Programs, 24 Changes Through the 1990s, 9 Federal Financial Aid Programs, 31 Admission to the Bachelor's to Master's Chemistry and Biochemistry Advisory FERPA Degree Option for Current Stevenson Board, 129 Notice to Students, 48 University Undergraduates, 27 CJUS - Criminal Justice Courses, 65 Film and Moving Image Advisory Admissions, 24, 114 Clubs and Organizations, 14 Board, 130 Admissions Procedures and Processes, CM - Communication Studies Courses, FIN - Finance Courses, 67 24 64, 99 Final Examinations, 47 Alumni Information, 20 Communication Studies, 81 Financial Affairs, 115 Application Deadline, 26 Community Outreach and Service, 18 Financial Aid, 30, 114 Applied and Experiential Learning, 8 Community Service Opportunities for Financial Aid Verification, 33 Approved Honor Societies, 49 Students, 18 Financial Information, 30 Athletic Teams Achieve Success, 10 Community-Based Education and Financing Options, 30 Athletics, 115 Leadership, 82 FMI - Film and Moving Image Courses, Athletics at SU, 14 Community-Based Education and 67 Attendance, 47 Leadership Courses Folder, 99 Forensic Accounting, 86 Auditing Courses, 44 Computer Information Systems, 55 Forensic Investigation, 87 Auxiliary Services, 116 Computer Logins, 19 Forensic Science, 88 Awarding of Aid, 32 Conference Services, 116 Forensic Sciences Option in Awards, 49 Continued Eligibility, 33 Biochemistry, Biology or Chemistry Baccalaureate Degrees Granted for the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Program, 28 First Time, 9 Family Contribution, 32 Forensic Studies, 89 Bachelor's to Master's Degree Options, Costs, 30 Forensics Advisory Board, 130 41 Counseling Services, 23 Founding of Villa Julie College, 9 Baltimore Student Exchange Program, Course Add/Drop, 47 Francis X. Pugh Courtroom, 20 42 Course Load, 46 FSAAC - Forensic Accounting Courses, Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences, Course Withdrawal, 44 102 119 Courses, 111 FSCI - Forensic Science Courses, 68, BIO-Biology Courses, 64 Courses at Another Institution, 42 105 Biological Sciences Advisory Board, 128 Credit for Prior Learning, 29 FSCOR - Forensic Studies Courses, 106 Board of Trustees of Stevenson Credit Hour Definition, 46 FSINV - Forensic Investigation Courses, University, 112 Crime Scene Investigation, 84 104 Index| 133 FSIS - Forensic Information Systems Minors, 40 SOC - Sociology Courses, 78 Courses, 103 Mission, Vision, and Values, 8 Sponsored Programs and Research, 113 FSLAW - Forensic Law Courses, 104 MKT - Marketing Courses, 76 Stevenson Financial Aid Satisfactory General Admissions Policy, 24 MUS - Music Courses, 77 Academic Progress (SAP), 33 GPS - Graduate and Professional New President Inaugurated, 10 Stevenson Ideals, 8 Studies Courses, 68 Non-Credit Courses, 47 Stevenson University, 2, 11 GPS- Graduate and Professional Non-Degree Students, 27 Stevenson University Online, 120 Studies, 107 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy, 2 Stevenson University Online Catalog, 1 Grade Appeals, 45 NURS - Nursing Courses, 77 Strategies, 8 Grade Point Average, 44 NURS-Graduate Nursing Courses, 109 Student Accounts, 115 Graduate Courses, 97 Nursing, 91 Student Activities, 118 Graduate Fields of Study, 80 Nursing - RN to BS Option, 61 Student Affairs, 118 Graduate Programs, 25 Nursing Program Advisory Board, 131 Student Grievance Procedure, 23 Graduate Student Reinstatement Policy, Off-Campus and International Study, Student Health Services, 22 28 113 Student Life, 14 Graduation Application, 48 Office of the President, 112 Student Publications, 19 Graduation Ceremonies, 49 Online Bachelor's Degree Programs, 39 Student Rights and Responsibilities, 23 Graduation Information, 48 Online Course Non-Participation Policy, Student Success, 113 Graduation with Academic Honors, 49 44 Student Success Resources, 23 HCM - Healthcare Management Orsia F. Young Leadership Award, 49 Teaching, 94 Courses, 107 Other Institutions, 42 Teaching (MAT), 28 HE - Health Courses, 68 Pass/No Credit Option, 44 Technology Helpdesk, 20 Healthcare Management, 90 PHOTO - Photography Courses, 77 The Career Architecture Process, 7 Healthcare Management Program POSCI - Political Science Courses, 78 The SEE Student Learning Goals and Advisory Board, 131 Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Outcomes, 38 HIST - Public History Courses, 68 Program, 32 The Stevenson Approach, 7 History of Stevenson University, 9 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in The Stevenson Educational Experience HSR - Human Services Courses, 68 Literacy Education, 96 Requirements for the Bachelor's Human Resources, 117 Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, 25 Degree, 39 Human Services Program Advisory President’s Letter, 6 The Wellness Center, 22 Board, 131 President's Advisory Council, 127 THEA - Theatre Courses, 78 INBUS - International Business, 72 PSY - Psychology Courses, 78 Traditional Bachelors' Degrees, 39 Incompletes, 44 Readmission, 28 Transcript Requests, 46 INDSC - Interdisciplinary Studies, 72 Readmission and Reinstatement, 28 Transfer of Graduate Credit, 25 Information Technology, 113 Refund Policy, 30 Transfer of Undergraduate Credit, 24 Institutional Research and Assessment, Registrar, 114 Tuition and Fees (2017–2018), 30 113 Registration, 46 Tuition Assistance (TA) and Maryland Interdisciplinary Studies, 58 Registration and Course Information, 46 National Guard Benefits, 32 International and Off-Campus Study, 42 REL - Religion Courses, 78 U.S. Permanent Residents, 26 Internships, 42 Remote Connectivity, 19 Undergraduate Courses, 64 IS - Information Systems Courses, 68 Repeating Courses, 44 Undergraduate Fields of Study, 52 LAW - Legal Studies Courses, 72 Repeating Courses and Withdrawing Undergraduate Grading Scale and Leave of Absence, 47 from Courses - Master's Degree Grading System, 43 Legal Studies, 59 Seeking Students, 45 Undergraduate Reinstatement, 28 Legal Studies Program Advisory Board, Requirements for the Bachelor’s University Advancement, 118 132 Degree, 39, 41 University Degree Requirements, 39 Library, 113 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) University Status and Name Change, 11 Library Services, 21 Programs at Johns Hopkins University University Store, 117 Life at Stevenson, 14 and the University of Maryland, 19 University Stores, 22 LTED- Literacy Education Courses, 109 Residence Life, 118 Usage of Campus Computers, 20 Mail Room and Materials Management, Return of Title IV Funds Policy, 35 Using Federal Financial Aid to Pay for 117 Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing Repeating a Course, 33 Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement and Health Professions, 119 VCD - Visual Communication Design Award, 49 School of Design, 120 Courses, 78 Marketing and Digital Communications, School of Design Advisory Board, 132 Veterans’ Benefits, 31 118 School of Education, 120 Villa Julie Expands to Owings Mills Maryland State Programs, 31 School of Humanities and Social Campus, 10 Master Promissory Note and Loan Sciences, 120 Visual Communication Design Program Entrance Counseling, 33 Schools of the University, 119 Advisory Board, 133 Master's Degrees, 41 Second Bachelor’s Degrees, 41 Wellness Center, 118 MATH - Mathematics Courses, 76 Security, 117 Who’s Who Among Students in Medical Laboratory Science Program SEE American Colleges, 49 Advisory Board, 131 The Stevenson Educational Withdrawal from the University, 47 MGT - Management Courses, 75 Experience, 38 Yellow Ribbon Program, 27 Military Service Members, 27 Service-Learning, 113