Undergraduate Catalogue 2017-2018 Mission Statement Gonzaga University is an exemplary learning community that educates students for lives of leadership and service for the common good. In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identity, Gonzaga models and expects excellence in academic and professional pursuits and intentionally develops the whole person -- intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Through engagement with knowledge, wisdom, and questions informed by classical and contemporary perspectives, Gonzaga cultivates in its students the capacities and dispositions for reflective and critical thought, lifelong learning, spiritual growth, ethical discernment, creativity, and innovation. The Gonzaga experience fosters a mature commitment to dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet. Grateful to God, the Gonzaga community carries out this mission with responsible stewardship of our physical, financial, and human resources. 2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Catalogue INTRODUCTION THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES General Facts about the University General Information GENERAL INFORMATION Art Biology Admission Policies and Procedures Catholic Studies Financial Aid Chemistry and Biochemistry Financial Information: Tuition, Fees, etc. Classical Civilizations STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Communication Studies The Office of Community Standards (OCS) Computer Science and Computational The Center of Cura Personalis (CCP) Thinking The Student Health Center Criminal Justice Housing and Residence Life Economics Dining English Student Counseling Center Environmental Studies Career Center/GAMP History Center for Community Action and Service Integrated Media Learning Broadcast Studies and Electronic Media Campus Security Studies Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) Journalism Student Publications Public Relations Student Wellness Resources Information Technology Student Involvement and Leadership International Studies STUDENT SERVICES Italian Studies University Ministry Mathematics Veterans Modern Languages and Literature Disability Access Music International Students Native American Studies Philosophy DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES Physics Degrees and Programs Offered Political Science Degree Requirements Psychology University Core Religious Studies Academic Policies Sociology Grading Policies Solidarity and Social Justice Academic Citizenship Theatre and Dance University Honors Women's and Gender Studies Confidentiality of Records Policy 1 THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HUMAN General Information PHYSIOLOGY Accounting General Information General Business Human Physiology Economics Nursing Entrepreneurship and Innovation THE SCHOOL OF PROFFESIONAL STUDIES Finance Leadership Studies (CLP) Human Resource Management Management Information Systems OTHER SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS Marketing Summer Sessions Operation and Supply Chain Management University Courses Individualized Program Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program International Business The Honors Program Law and Public Policy Study Abroad Service Learning THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Department of Military Science General Information Graduate Programs Special Education The School of Law Sport and Physical Education English Language Center Teacher Education Teaching English as a Second Language Teacher Certification DIRECTORIES THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED Administration SCIENCE Members of the Corporation General Information The Board of Trustees Civil Engineering The Board of Regents Computer Science Academic Calendar Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering Integrated B.S. Engineering and M.B.A 2 Introduction What’s in a Name? The University is named after the sixteenth-century Italian Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga. A descendant of a noble Renaissance family and a page at the court of Francesco de Medici, Aloysius Gonzaga entered the Society of Jesus (the Jesuit order) in 1585. Later, while a seminarian in plague-stricken Rome, he attended to the sick and dying; as a result of his heroic service, he died of exhaustion on June 21, 1591, only twenty-three years old. He was declared the patron saint of youth in 1726. Quality That Earns National Recognition U.S. News and World Report’s most recent America’s Best Colleges ranked Gonzaga among the top comprehensive regional universities in the West. Fiske Guide to Colleges, Kiplinger’s Best Colleges and The Princeton Review have also consistently praised the academic strength and quality of education provided at Gonzaga University. Spokane and the Inland Northwest Spokane, Washington, forms the hub of the “Inland Northwest,” a four-state region relying on this city’s businesses, services and transportation amenities. With a population exceeding 600,000 in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene, Idaho corridor, Spokane offers many opportunities for work, service and relaxation for Gonzaga students. Campus overlooks the Spokane River, where the Washington Centennial Trail extends 39-miles between northwest Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Students enjoy biking, rollerblading, running and walking along the trail. Downtown Spokane is just a few blocks’ walk from the campus, providing easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment. The near-by 12,000-seat Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, a multi-purpose entertainment venue, hosts concerts, sporting events and special programs such as Gonzaga’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Spokane boasts many parks, including the 100-acre Riverfront Park in the heart of the city. In addition, there are 21 public golf courses within an hour’s drive, ice and roller skating rinks, theaters, and art galleries. A symphony orchestra, civic theatre and professional athletic teams add to the cultural and entertainment opportunities of the urban core. Nearby recreational areas are easily accessible to students. Seventy-six lakes and five ski areas provide swimming, water skiing and winter sports activities. Spokane has consistently been lauded for its quality of life. 3 Students: The Center of the University Total enrollment each semester at Gonzaga is approximately 7,567 of which about 5,160 are undergraduates and 2,407 are in graduate programs, including the School of Law, three doctoral programs, and master’s degree programs. Our student body represents nearly every state and over thirty foreign countries. More than fifty percent of the student body comes from homes at least 250 hundred miles from Spokane. The result is a diverse, welcoming campus community, where cultures and friendships are shared warmly. There are a total of 745 regular Jesuit, lay, and religious faculty, and classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The ratio of students to faculty is about 12 to 1. 69% of undergraduates ranked in the top quarter of their graduating class. Approximately 25% hold student leadership positions in Gonzaga student government, residence halls, clubs and organizations. Finance: An Important Part of Your Education As you begin your academic career, it is important to remember that although tuition at independent or private universities is typically higher than at public universities, the ultimate value of a degree from Gonzaga University is well recognized by members of business and industry. Gonzaga is committed to assisting students in financing their college education. Over 95% of our students receive financial aid. The Financial Aid Office welcomes your inquiries and is prepared to provide assistance in the development of your financial aid award, assuring you the best package possible. The Campus: Your Home Away from Home Gonzaga’s campus has grown from one building which housed both students and Jesuit faculty in its early years to 105 buildings spread over 152 landscaped acres. The University site is along the north bank of the Spokane River and includes its own small lake and an attractive, well-kept campus. Some highlights of the campus include the following: The Department of Housing and Residence Life provides living options for more than 3,000 undergraduate students, including men’s, women’s or coeducational residence halls with capacities ranging from 15 to 620. Residence halls are staffed by Resident Assistants who provide services ranging from personal advising to planning activities. Full-time first and second year students who are under age 21, unmarried, and not living at home, must live in on-campus residence halls. Upper-division, law and graduate students have access to apartment-style living units, and the University owns three apartment complexes and 12-18 houses in the neighborhood depending upon the year. The department also assists students in locating off campus housing if they are not required to live on campus. 4 John J. Hemmingson Center is over 167,000 square feet of contemporary space that supports a fun, healthy living and engaged community. It is a living and learning environment where students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the larger community interact. Dining options include the COG with two floors of diverse resident dining with six restaurant-style platforms, Starbucks, Einstein Bros. Bagels, the Marketplace convenience store and The Bulldog, a full- service restaurant. A state-of-the-art rooftop hydroponic greenhouse grows organic produce that is served in resident dining. Additionally, the Hemmingson Center offers U.S.