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NDNU NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIVERSITY 2004-2006 General Catalog Belmont, California Accreditation Notre Dame de Namur University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100,Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. Statement of Non-discrimination Notre Dame de Namur University’s educational services and employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orien- tation, physical or mental disability,marital status, and other criteria protected by law,except where there is a bona fide occupational or religious qualification. Any otherwise qualified student, or applicant, with a disability may request reasonable accommodation regarding the application process and services as a prospective or enrolled student. Requests for accom- modation of a disability or any complaints by students related to student educational services or their employment opportunities should be directed to the Vice President for Campus Life, Notre Dame de Namur University, (650) 508-3511. Nature of Catalog This Catalog is a complement to the Student Handbook and to information on the University web site (“documents”).Together, these documents serve as a guide to many of the student programs, policies, procedures, requirements, and resources of the University. These documents do not form a contract with the student: tuition, student fees, course and course contents, curricular requirements, and other matters referenced or set forth in these documents or otherwise related to students, are subject to change at the discretion of the University at any time, during or after registration or course enrollment, and with or with- out notice or written confirmation. Please note that only the President of the University may provide authorized final interpretation of the contents of these documents and definite determination of their appropriate application to the particular circumstances of any individual matter. Additionally,the University assumes no liability,and hereby expressly negates the same, for failure to provide, or delay in providing, educational or related services, due to a cause(s) beyond the control of the University. These causes include, without limitation, financial issues, power failure, fire, strikes, damage by the elements, other acts of God and acts of pub- lic authorities.While the University believes that the information contained in the Catalog and Handbook is accurate at the time of publication, the University does not guarantee absolute accuracy. Please direct questions to the appropriate administrator in case of doubt or confusion. Notre Dame de Namur University 2004-2006 General Catalog Effective: Fall 2004 through Summer 2006 Notre Dame de Namur University 1500 Ralston Avenue Belmont, California 94002 Tel: (650) 508-3500 Fax: (650) 508-3660 www.ndnu.edu Founded 1851 NDNU Academic Calendar 2004-2005 Fall Semester 2004 Spring Semester 2005 September 1 CLASSES BEGIN January 10 CLASSES BEGIN Traditional Undergraduate Undergraduate, Intensive Evening Term 1, September 6 Holiday – Labor Day Graduate September 7 CLASSES BEGIN January 17 Holiday Undergraduate Evening, Martin Luther King Day Intensive Evening Term 1, Graduate February 21 Holiday – Presidents’ Day October 22 Holiday – Midterm February 26 CLASSES END Intensive Evening Term 1 October 23 CLASSES END Intensive Evening Term 1 February 28- Holiday – Spring Break March 4 November 1 CLASSES BEGIN Intensive Evening Term 2 March 7 CLASSES BEGIN Intensive Evening Term 2 November 1-24 Undergraduate Advance Registration for March 22 Community Collaborations Spring 2005 Day (No Day Classes) November 25-26 Holiday – Thanksgiving March 25 Holiday – Good Friday December 13-17 Finals – Undergraduate March 28- Undergraduate Advance April 22 Registration for December 18 CLASSES END Summer, Fall 2005 Undergraduate, Intensive Evening Term 2, May 2-6 Finals – Undergraduate Graduate May 7 CLASSES END May 7 COMMENCEMENT Summer Term 1 2005 Summer Term 2 2005 May 9 CLASSES BEGIN June 27 CLASSES BEGIN May 30 Holiday – Memorial Day July 4 Holiday – Fourth of July June 25 CLASSES END August 13 CLASSES END ii Academic Calendar Academic Calendar 2005-2006 Fall Semester 2005 Spring Semester 2006 August 31 CLASSES BEGIN January 9 CLASSES BEGIN Traditional Undergraduate Undergraduate, Intensive Evening Term 1, September 5 Holiday – Labor Day Graduate September 6 CLASSES BEGIN January 16 Holiday – Martin Luther Undergraduate Evening, King Day Intensive Evening Term 1, Graduate February 20 Holiday – Presidents’ Day October 21 Holiday – Midterm February 25 CLASSES END Intensive Evening Term 1 October 22 CLASSES END Intensive Evening Term 1 February 27- Holiday – Spring Break March 3 October 31 CLASSES BEGIN Intensive Evening Term 2 March 6 CLASSES BEGIN Intensive Evening Term 2 October 31- Undergraduate Advance November 23 Registration for March 16 Community Collaborations Spring 2006 Day (No Day Classes) November 24-25 Holiday – Thanksgiving March 27- Undergraduate Advance April 21 Registration for December 12-16 Finals – Undergraduate Summer/Fall, 2006 December 17 CLASSES END April 14 Holiday – Good Friday Undergraduate, Intensive Evening Term 2, May 1-5 Finals – Undergraduate Graduate May 6 CLASSES END Undergraduate, Intensive Evening Term 2, Graduate May 6 COMMENCEMENT Summer Term 1 2006 Summer Term 2 2006 May 8 CLASSES BEGIN June 26 CLASSES BEGIN May 29 Holiday – Memorial Day July 4 Holiday – Fourth of July June 24 CLASSES END August 12 CLASSES END Academic Calendar iii Table of Contents Introduction to NDNU Musical Theatre . .111 President’s Welcome . .1 Philosophy and Religious Studies . .114 Mission and Vision . .3 Theatre Arts . .124 History of NDNU . .3 Graduate Programs Academic Freedom Statement . .4 Master of Arts in English . .131 Accreditation . .4 Master of Music . .135 Academic Affairs School of Business and Management Academic Sevices . .5 Programs and Contacts . .141 Student Academic Conduct . .8 Undergraduate Programs General Academic Policies . .9 Business Administration – Day . .143 Undergraduate Information Business Administration – Admission . .15 Intensive Evening . .152 Financial Aid . .21 Career Development . .159 Academic Information . .24 Communication . .161 Policies and Procedures . .31 Web Design . .162 Graduate Programs Graduate Information Master of Business Administration . .166 Admission . .45 Master of Public Administration . .175 Financial Aid . .48 Master of Science in Management . .179 General Regulations . .49 Business and Management Undergraduate Core Curriculum Graduate Certificates . .185 Core Curriculum Requirements . .59 Advanced Fundamentals in University Core Courses . .72 Business Management . .185 Interdisciplinary Courses . .74 Electronic Business Management . .186 School of Arts and Humanities Project and Team Management . .189 Programs and Contacts . .75 School of Education and Leadership Undergraduate Programs Programs and Contacts . .189 Art . .76 Undergraduate Programs Art and Graphic Design . .77 Human Services – English . .83 Intensive Evening . .191 English for International Students . .93 Liberal Studies – Day . .196 Modern Languages and Cultures . .94 Liberal Studies – Intensive Evening . .199 Culture and Language Courses . .95 Graduate Programs European Studies . .96 Credentials . .201 French Studies . .96 Education Specialist . .201 Intercultural Studies Courses . .98 Multiple Subject . .203 International Film Studies . .99 Preliminary Administrative Latin American Studies . .99 Services . .204 Spanish . .102 Reading Specialist . .205 Music . .104 Single Subject . .206 iv Table of Contents Master’s Degrees . .208 Psychology . .267 Master of Arts in Reading . .209 Social Science . .273 Master of Arts in Sociology . .276 Special Education . .210 Graduate Programs Master of Arts in Teaching . .210 Art Therapy Psychology . .285 Master of Education in Curriculum Master of Arts in Marital and and Instruction . .211 Family Therapy . .285 Master of Education in Curriculum Master of Arts in Art Therapy . .285 and Instruction with Emphasis Art Therapy Certificate . .291 in Literacy . .212 Master of Arts in Clinical Master of Education in Educational Psychology . .293 Technology . .213 Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology/ Master of Science in Educational Marital and Family Therapy . .293 Technology Administration . .213 Master of Science in Computer Certificates . .214 Science . .301 Educational Technology . .214 Master’s Programs in Gerontology . .305 Reading . .215 Master of Arts in Clinical Course Listings . .216 Gerontology . .305 School of Sciences Master of Arts in Gerontology/ Programs and Contacts . .225 Administration . .306 Undergraduate Programs Clinical Gerontology Certificate . .310 Biochemistry . .227 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Biology . .232 Graduate Certificate . .311 Environmental Studies . .235 Campus Life Computer Science . .239 Campus Life Division . .313 Certificate in Web Programming Organizations,Activities, and Events . .318 with Java . .247 Financial Information History . .248 Tuition, Fees, Room and Board . .321 Kinesiology . .252 Payments and Policies . .323 Mathematics and Statistics . .254 Directories Natural Sciences . .259 Administrative Offices . .327 Nutritional Science . .259 Trustees . .333 Physics and Earth Sciences . .259 Emeriti Faculty . .335 Interdisciplinary Courses . .260 Faculty . .337 Pre-Professional Preparation in Index . .358 Medicine and