Elmhurst University Catalog 2021-2022 The 2021–2022 Elmhurst University Catalog reflects the programs, fees, policies and regulations of the University in effect as of Spring Term 2021. 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3296 (630) 617-3500 7/21 Table of Contents 2021–2022 Academic Calendar 1 About Elmhurst University 2 Admission, Financial Aid and Fees 5 Academic Overview 12 Earning an Elmhurst University Degree 13 Integrated Curriculum 16 Regulations and Services 21 Student Life 36 Undergraduate Majors and Programs 40 Art . .42 Bidisciplinary Courses . 50 Biology . .53 Business and Economics . 71 Chemistry and Biochemistry . .83 Communication and Media . 90 Communication Sciences and Disorders . 101 Computer Science and Information Systems . 107 Education. 118 English . 141 Environmental Studies . 148 Geography and GIS . 152 History . 157 The Honors Program. 162 Intercultural Studies . 165 Kinesiology . 168 Liberal Studies . 175 Mathematics . 179 Medical Humanities . 184 Music . 186 Nursing and Health Sciences . 203 Philosophy . 212 Physics . 215 Political Science . 219 Psychology . 225 Religious Studies . 231 Sociology and Criminal Justice . 237 Theatre and Dance . 245 Urban Studies Program . 255 World Languages, Literatures and Cultures . 258 i. Table of Contents Additional Academic Opportunities 266 Academic Enrichment Opportunities 268 Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA) 270 The Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence 274 Niebuhr Center for Engagement and Reflection 279 Degree Completion Programs 280 Undergraduate Certificate Programs 287 Graduate Studies 290 Master’s Programs Business Administration . 296 Communication Sciences and Disorders . 301 Computer Information Technology . .305 Data Science . .308 Early Childhood Education . 311 Early Childhood Special Education . 316 Geographic Information Systems . 319 Industrial/Organizational Psychology . 323 Nursing: Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice. 326 Nursing . 330 Occupational Therapy . 336 Project Management. 340 Public Health . 343 Special Education . 345 Supply Chain Management . 348 Teacher Leadership . 351 Graduate Certificate Programs Application Development . 356 Data Science . 357 Enterprise Optimization . 358 Geographic Information Systems . 360 Human Geography for AP® . 362 Innovation and Entrepreneurship . 364 Marketing and Consumer Insights . 366 Network Administration . 368 Project Management. 369 ii. 2021-2022 Academic Calendar Fall Term 2021 New Student Convocation August 25 First Day of Class August 30 Labor Day Recess September 4–6 Fall Recess October 11 Thanksgiving Recess November 25–28 Last Day of Class December 10 Finals December 13–16 Final Grades Due December 22 January Term 2022 First Day of Class January 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess January 17 Last Day of Class January 28 Final Grades Due February 2 Spring Term 2022 First Day of Class January 31 Spring Recess March 21–27 Easter Recess April 15–17 Last Day of Class May 13 Finals May 16-19 Graduate Commencement May 21 – 9:00 a.m. Bachelor Commencement May 21 – 2:00 p.m. Final Grades Due May 25 Memorial Day May 30 Summer Term 2022 Eight-Week Session June 6–July 29 First Four-Week Session June 6–July 1 Independence Day Recess July 4 Second Four-Week Session July 5–29 Final Grades Due August 3 *All dates subject to change 1 About Elmhurst University A private university in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area, Elmhurst University is committed to helping students reach their full potential—in college and in the world beyond. Elmhurst is one of the top universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report, and it also ranks Vision among the best values in the region, according to Forbes Elmhurst University aspires to be a national leader in magazine. With more than 60 undergraduate majors, 15 undergraduate and graduate education, recognized for the pre-professional programs and a full array of graduate success of our students and alumni, our innovative faculty and programs, Elmhurst boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of just 14 staff, and our local, national, and international partnerships. to 1. In small classes, professors get to know their students as individuals. Values The University’s campus is a green oasis and registered Intellectual Excellence arboretum in the heart of a safe, quiet suburb—but it’s also just We promote intellectual freedom, curiosity and engagement; a half-hour train ride from downtown Chicago, giving students critical and creative inquiry; rigorous debate; innovative unlimited access to world-class cultural and professional thinking and integrity in all endeavors. We ignite a passion for opportunities. learning. On campus, students get involved in more than 100 activities, Professional Preparation from theatre to intramurals to the Mock Trial Team. The student We integrate professional preparation with a rigorous liberal newspaper wins awards; the radio station has been on the air arts foundation that prepares students for a successful, since 1947. The campus regularly hosts performances, art meaningful and fulfilling life. exhibits and an outstanding array of guest speakers. Elmhurst’s 20 varsity sports teams compete in the CCIW, one of the top Community conferences in NCAA Division III athletics. Bluejay teams have We build a welcoming community that values and embraces won conference championships in a variety of sports, and they diversity and inclusion. We achieve this through mutual compete in first-rate facilities. respect, compassion for others, honest and open Elmhurst University’s robust career and pre-professional communication, and fairness and integrity in all that we do. programs offer students a multitude of options for internships Social Responsibility and other professional experiences. Indeed, more than 86* percent of matriculating Elmhurst undergraduates gain We respect the dignity of every individual and promote on-the-job experience through internships, practiums, service responsible citizenship and civic engagement. We advocate for work or other related experiences. And importantly, 95** social justice on local, national and global levels. We act on our percent of Elmhurst graduates find full employment or enter social responsibilities and empower others to do the same. graduate school within one year of graduation. Stewardship Sources: *86%: Handshake Experiential Learning tag We are stewards of the human, fiscal and physical resources download/2020 undergrad list entrusted to us. We are accountable to one another for the **95%: Institutional Research Survey quality of our community, the strength of our finances, and the Outcomes/2017-18 class utility and beauty of our campus as a place of intellectual engagement and personal growth. We pursue innovations that respect the environment and foster sustainability in the Mission management of our resources. Elmhurst University inspires intellectual and personal growth in Faith, Meaning and Purpose our students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical We are grounded in our individual traditions and those of the contributions to a diverse, global society. United Church of Christ, and are committed to the development of the human spirit in its many forms through dialogue, inquiry and service. 2 About Elmhurst University Elmhurst University’s Educational • American Chemical Society (baccalaureate) Goals Affiliations Students at Elmhurst University complete an academic The University subscribes to the Statement of Principles of program that encompasses both broad experience across a Good Practice of the National Association for College range of disciplines and the mastery of a particular body of Admission Counseling, and is a member of the following knowledge and method. organizations: Our program strives to educate students who: • The American College Personnel Association • Carry through life the desire to learn and the ability to • The American Council on Education think critically and solve problems independently, with an • The American Association of Colleges for Teacher openness to new ideas that is tempered by healthy Education skepticism and intellectual integrity • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing • Analyze the historical trends and events that explain the The American Association of Collegiate Registrars past, define the present, and shape the future of our • and Admission Officers nation and world • The American Association of University Women • Discover the richness of language through mastery.