2009-10 Undergraduate Catalogue

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND 2009–2010 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOGUE Loyola College School of Education The Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J. School of Business and Management 4501 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2699 410-617-2000 www.loyola.edu Important The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded Approved by: as a contract between the student and Loyola University. The University reserves the right to change courses, American Council on the Teaching schedules, calendars, and any other provisions or require- of Foreign Languages ments when such action will serve the interest of the Association for Childhood Education International University or its students. Council on Exceptional Children International Reading Association Students are responsible for the selection of courses, Maryland State Department of Education completion of degree requirements, and acquainting National Council of Teachers of Mathematics themselves with the regulations pertinent to their status. National Science Teacher’s Association The University reserves the right to modify its regula- Regents of the University of the State of New York tions in accordance with accepted academic standards Approved for Veteran’s Education and to require observance of the modifications. Member of: Loyola University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, AACSB International – The Association to Advance disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in the Collegiate Schools of Business administration of any of its educational programs and Adult Education Association of U.S.A. activities or with respect to admission or employment. American Association for Higher Education The Designated Compliance Officer to ensure compli- Association of American Colleges and Universities ance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is George Casey, Assistant Vice President for Human Commission on Higher Education of the Middle Resources, 5000 York Road, 410-617-2354. The Coor- States Association of Colleges and Schools, dinator to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93–112) as amended 215-662-5606 (P.L. 93–516) is George Casey, Assistant Vice President Council for Advancement and Support of Education for Human Resources, 5000 York Road, 410-617-2354. Independent College Fund of Maryland Maryland Association for Higher Education Loyola University is authorized under U.S. federal law Maryland Independent College and University to enroll nonimmigrant, alien students. Association National Academic Advising Association Accredited by: National Association of Universities and Independent Colleges AACSB International – The Association to Advance National Catholic Education Association Collegiate Schools of Business National Collegiate Athletic Association Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (B.S.E.S. program only) Documents granting accreditation or approval to American Chemical Society Loyola University are available for review during regu- Commission on Higher Education of the Middle lar business hours in the Records Office. States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-662-5606 Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (B.S. program only) Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Maryland State Department of Education (Elementary Education) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Table of Contents The University . 5 Mathematical Sciences. 199 Admission. 12 Military Science. 206 Fees. .18 Modern Languages and Literatures. 210 Financial Aid. 22 Nursing Program . 230 Academic Programs and Career Opportunities. 30 Philosophy. 236 Curriculum and Policies . 44 Physics. .247 International Programs. 59 Political Science . 253 Student Life and Services. 67 Psychology. 261 Honors and Awards . 78 Sociology. .268 Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology. 275 Loyola College . 82 Theology. .280 Biology. 84 Writing. .291 Chemistry. 95 Classics. .100 School of Education . 298 Communication. 108 Teacher Education. 298 Computer Science . 115 Economics. 121 The Joseph A . Sellinger, S .J ., School of Engineering Science. 128 Business and Management . 308 English. .137 Fine Arts . 145 Academic Calendar . 335 Global Studies. .164 Board of Trustees. 337 History. .167 Directory. 339 Honors Program. .185 Maps. 361 Interdisciplinary Studies . 187 Index. .363 Enrollment For further information write to: Undergraduate full-time enrollment for Fall 2008: Director of Undergraduate Admission Loyola University Maryland Resident Men 1,282 4501 N. Charles Street Resident Women 1,848 Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2699 Commuter Men 262 Commuter Women 324 Or phone: 410-617-5012 or 800-221-9107 Or visit: www.loyola.edu/admission Total 3,716 Note: Graduate programs are described in a sepa rate catalogue. For further information, con tact the Office of Graduate Admission, Loyola University Maryland, The Graduate Center – Timonium Campus, 2034 Green- spring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093-4114. The University HISTORY ies, pastoral counseling, psychology, and speech-language pathology/audiology were established. Since its founding, Loyola has challenged itself to remain grounded in a centuries-old tradition of Jesuit, Loyola has always found energy in its adherence to liberal arts education, while continually seeking to Jesuit tenets and in its desire to remain relevant to a adapt to changing circumstances. This commitment changing world. At no time has that been more appar- to both its historic foundations and the institution it ent than in recent decades, which have been marked has become underscores the rationale behind Loyola’s by four significant, transformative events. The first decision to change its designation to Loyola University was the advent of coeducation in 1971, when nearby Maryland in 2009. Mount Saint Agnes College joined Loyola. The second was the establishment of a separate school of business— Loyola rose from humble beginnings in 1852 as the The Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J., School of Business and first college in the United States to bear the name of Management—which helped Loyola establish part- Saint Ignatius Loyola. It was founded by Father John nerships with the regional business community. The Early and eight other Jesuits to enable the young third change involved the presence of laity on the Board Catholics—and non-Catholics as well—of Baltimore of Trustees, which brought greater openness to the to obtain a liberal education without the commit- governance of the institution and eventually led to the ment of joining the priesthood. Less than a year after decision to become a regional and residential college. its founding, Loyola was granted a charter from the Most recently, Loyola established a School of Educa- Maryland Legislature, thus allowing it to grant univer- tion—the only one in Maryland with a dedicated focus sity-level degrees. on the advancement of achievement and development of city children and youth that is based on an analytical Loyola’s original location—in a house on Holliday framework of identity, race, and culture. Street in downtown Baltimore—is marked by a com- memorative plaque in what is now Baltimore’s War These milestones brought with them unprecedented Memorial Plaza. Within a few years, the growing stu- periods of growth and achievement. The 1994 approval dent body sought ample space, and construction of for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa—an honor for the a new facility at Calvert and Madison Streets was com- arts and sciences faculty held by only 254 other insti- pleted in 1855. That building now houses Center Stage, tutions—complemented the 1988 accreditation of Baltimore’s intimate theatre for professional drama the Sellinger School of Business and Management by groups, and Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy, a Jesuit AACSB International – The Association to Advance middle school for boys. Collegiate Schools of Business. A tremendous dedication to emerging technology also helps assure that Loyola’s early curriculum was similar to that offered today’s students will have all of the ancillary skills nec- at most other colleges in America at the time. Courses essary for an ever-changing workplace. A loyal alumni included Latin, Greek, and English; humanities and population, strong corporate and civic support, and rhetoric; mathematics; the natural sciences; philoso- the dedication and commitment of the laity who assist phy; and religion. By the 1920s, Loyola’s alumni were the Jesuit priests and the Sisters of Mercy in their work immersed in the civic and professional life of Baltimore. have all helped Loyola achieve distinction as a leading The most common career paths for young graduates East Coast Catholic university. were law and medicine. With 334 full-time faculty, Loyola today has approxi- In time, the student body once again outgrew its facili- mately 6,100 undergraduate and graduate students ties, and Loyola moved to its present campus in north representing 34 states and 20 foreign countries. Approx- Baltimore in 1921. The Great Depression and World imately 85 percent of undergraduate students live on War II brought a temporary halt to physical expansion, campus and 65 percent study at least one semester but during that time course offerings were increased abroad through one of Loyola’s packaged or exchange and the

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