Chatham University 2007-2008 Course Catalog Woodland Road Pittsburrgh, PA 15232 412-365-1100 “The history of life on earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings. To a large extent, the physical form of the habits of the earth’s vegetation and its animal life has been molded by the environment. Considering the whole span of the earthly time, the opposite effect, in which life actually modifies its surroundings, has been relatively slight. Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species – man – acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.” Silent Spring Rachel Carson, Class of 1929 Disclaimer The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the students and Chatham University. Since University curricula, programs, and policies cannot be static in a changing environment, the information in this catalog is subject to change by the University at any time. For educational and financial reasons, the University reserves the right to change any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, procedures, regulations or fees found in this catalog. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. As a result, students, applicants, and other users of this catalog should consult with appropriate University offices to verify the current text or status of policies, programs, descriptions of curricula, or other information in this catalog. Table of Contents Degrees and Accreditation .................................................................................... 11 The University and the City .................................................................................. 12 About Chatham ................................................................................................................................. 12 Buildings and Facilities ............................................................................................................ 15 About Pittsburgh ............................................................................................................................... 19 Student Life ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Student Services ............................................................................................................................... 20 Office of Student Affairs .................................................................................................................. 21 Student Activities ............................................................................................................................. 22 Health and Counseling Services ....................................................................................................... 24 Residence Life .................................................................................................................................. 25 Public Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 26 Disability Services ............................................................................................................................ 26 Student Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................. 27 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) ....................................................... 27 Chatham College for Women ............................................................................... 30 Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid ................................................................................. 31 Undergraduate Admissions .............................................................................................................. 32 Admissions Procedures for First-Year Students ....................................................................... 32 Admissions Procedures for Early Entrants .............................................................................. 34 Admissions Procedures for Transfer Students .......................................................................... 34 Admissions Procedures for Gateway Students ......................................................................... 35 Admissions Procedures for International Undergraduate Students ......................................... 36 Admission through the Bridge Program for International Students ......................................... 37 Admissions Procedures for Visiting Students ........................................................................... 38 Admissions Procedures for High School Scholar Students ...................................................... 38 Undergraduate Financial Aid ........................................................................................................... 38 General Financial Aid Information .......................................................................................... 39 Financial Aid Application Process ........................................................................................... 39 Undergraduate Financial Aid Programs ........................................................................................... 41 Grants and Scholarships........................................................................................................... 41 Campus Employment ................................................................................................................ 43 Student Loan Programs .................................................................................................................... 44 Chatham Policies That May Affect Your Undergraduate Aid ......................................................... 45 Undergraduate Financial Information .............................................................................................. 46 Tuition ....................................................................................................................................... 46 Room and Board ....................................................................................................................... 46 Miscellaneous Charges and Fees ...................................................................................................... 47 Payment of Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 49 5 Undergraduate Academic Programs and Procedures ........................................ 53 General Bachelor’s Degree Requirements ....................................................................................... 53 General Education .................................................................................................................... 53 Transfer Students and General Education Requirements ......................................................... 56 Tutorial ..................................................................................................................................... 58 Academic Program Options ..................................................................................................... 58 Program Major .................................................................................................................................. 59 Interdisciplinary Major ............................................................................................................ 59 Multidisciplinary Major ............................................................................................................ 59 Double Major ........................................................................................................................... 59 Double Degree .......................................................................................................................... 60 Program Minor ......................................................................................................................... 60 College Minor ........................................................................................................................... 60 Cross-registration ..................................................................................................................... 60 Special Academic Opportunities for Undergraduates ...................................................................... 60 Five-Year Masters Program ..................................................................................................... 60 Chatham Scholars Program ..................................................................................................... 61 The Accelerated Undergraduate Degree Program .................................................................. 61 Certification Program in Music Education .............................................................................. 62 Chatham Abroad ....................................................................................................................... 62 Semester in Washington ............................................................................................................ 62 Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) .......................................................................