Bulletin of WIDENER UNIVERSITY 1990-1992 University College Member, Associa tion for Continuing Higher Educati on Accred ited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is the policy of Widener University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, physical handicap, race, age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status or sexual or affectional preference in its educational programs, admissions policies, employment practices, f inancial aid, or other school-administered programs. This policy is enforced by federal law under Title IX of the Education A mendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 . This bullet in / catalogue is in formational onl y a nd the University reserves the right to make changes at a ny tim e, including, but not limited to, the ri ght to modify the requirements for admission and graduatio n; to cha nge the program of study; to amend any regulation affecting the student body; to increa e tuition and fees ; and to dismi ss from the University a ny student at any time, if it is deemed by the Unive rsity to be in the be L interest of the University o r the student to do so. o thing in this bulletin / catalogue should be construed as setting forth the terms of a contract between the student or prospective student and the Universit y. July 1990 Widener University Bulletin of Widener University 1990-1992 University College FOR INFORMATION MAILING ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONES OF OmCES Dean, Univer ity College: Widener University, Kapel ki Learning Center, Room 137, 14th and Walnut Sts., Chester, PA 19013 . (2 15) 499-43 35 Institute for Professional Deve lopment: (2 15) 499-4370 Off-Campus Programs: (215) 499-4370 Paralegal Certificate Program : (215) 499-4370 University College-Delaware Campus evening and Weekend College programs: Widener University, P.O . Box 7139, Polishook Hall, Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 . (302) 477-2216 Univer ity College-Main Campus evening and Weekend College programs: Widener University, Kapelski Learning Center, Room 120, 14th and Walnut St ., Chester, PA 19013 . (215) 499-4282 Veterans Affairs: Widener University, Kapelsk i Learning Center, Room 122, 14th and Walnut Sts., Chester, PA 19013. (215) 499-4284 Weekend ursing Program: Widener University, Old Main Building, Room 327, 14th St. and Melrose Ave., Che ter, PA 19013. (2 15) 499-4225 Widener Way: Widener University, Love land Hall , 14th and Che tnut Sts. , first floor, Chester, PA 19013. (215) 499-4292 UNIVERSITY POLICY Robert J . Bruce, President ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Lawrence P. Buck, Academi c Vice Pres ident and Provost Arlene D. DeCo mo, Dean, University College Rudolph Bloom, Jr., Associate Dean, University College Judith Paisley, Director of University College-Delaware Campus Ayleen H . Burns, Director of University College-Main Campus FINANCIAL AFFAIRS W. David Eckard III , Vice Pres ident for Administration and Finance ADMISSIONS Ayleen H. Burn , Main Campus programs Judith Paisley, Delaware Campus programs FINANCIAL AID Ethel M. Desmarais, Director, Financial Aid CAMPUS SAFETY Ri chard H. LeCate , Director Vi ctor . Moretti, Jr., Chief, Delaware Campus COUNSELING Dena Matthews, A sistant Dean, and Director of Widener Way, Main Campus Donald Devilbiss, Ass istant Dean and Director of Counseling, Delaware Campus VETERANS AFFAIRS Mary A. Sharbaugh, Coordinator of Veteran Affairs 2 Contents Academic Calendars 4 Widener University 10 University College 13 A Message from the Dean 14 General Information 15 Academic In formation 21 Financial Information 33 Programs of Study 37 Baccalaureate Degree Program 38 Associate's Degree Program 92 Certificate Programs 102 Teacher Certification 106 Special Program 108 Courses 111 Directory 144 Campus Maps 148 Index 151 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1990-1991 AUGUST 1990 21 Tuesday-onsite registration for 1990 fall semester, 6 to 8 p.m., Room 11 8, Kapelski Learning Center, Main Campus; 200 Wing, Polishook Hall , Delaware Campus. SEPTEMBER 1990 6 Thursday- fa ll semester evening classes begin. 7 Friday- first weekend of Weekend College in fall semester. 10 Monday-last day to drop Weekend College course without it appearing on transcript. 13 Wednesday - last day to drop an evening course without it appearing on transcript. 14 Friday - last day to add a Weekend College course. 20 Thursday - last day an evening course may be added in fall semester. 21 Friday-second weekend of Weekend College in fall semester. OCTOBER 1990 12 Friday- th ird weekend of Weekend College in fa ll semester. NOVEMBER 1990 2 Friday- fo urth weekend of Weekend College in fall semester. 5 Monday - last day to drop a Weekend College course with a grade of "W" (withdrawn) issued. Withdrawal after this date resu lts in a grade of "F" (failure). 6 Tuesday - last day an evening course may be dropped in fa ll semester with a grade of "W" (withdrawn) issued. Withdrawal after this date results in a grade of "F" (failure). 16 Friday- fifth weekend of Weekend College in fall semester. 21 Wednesday- Thanksgiving recess begins. Classes wi ll not meet November 21 through 25. 26 Monday-Thanksgiving recess ends. Classes resume. DECEMBER 1990 3 Monday - last meeting of evening clas es in fa ll semester that meet one time per week on Mondays. 4 Tuesday - last meeting of evening classes in fa ll semester that meet one time per week on Tuesdays. 6 Thursday -last meeting of evening classes in fa ll semester that meet two times per week on Tuesday/ Thursday cycle. 6 Thursday-last meeting of evening classes in fa ll semester that meet one time per week on Thursdays. 7 Friday-sixth weekend of Weekend College in fall semester. 10 Monday - last meeting of evening classes in fa ll semester that meet two times per week on Monday/ Wednesday cycle. 12 Wednesday-last meeting of evening classes in fall semester that meet one time per week on Wednesdays. FINAL EXAMINATIONS, FALL SEMESTER, 1990 Final examinations are normally scheduled within one week after las/ class meeting. Instructor will announce dale. 4 JANUARY 1991 8 Tu esday- onsite registration for 1991 spring se mes ter, 6 to 8 p.m., Room 11 8, Kapel ki Learning Center, Main Campus; 200 Wing, Poli shook Hall , Delaware Campus. 15 Th esday- sprin g semester evening classes begin . 18 Friday- fi r t wee kend o f Wee kend College in pring ern e ter. 21 Monday- last day to drop a Wee kend College course without it appearing on tra n cript. 25 Friday- last day to add a Wee kend College course. 29 Tuesday - Ia t day an evening cour e may be added in sprin g seme ter. FEBRUARY 1991 1 Friday- econd wee kend o f Wee kend College in pring ern e ter. 22 Friday- third wee kend of Wee kend College in sprin g semester. MARCH 1991 4 Monday- pring semester rece begin s. Cia es will not meet March 4 through 10. 11 Monday-spring emester rece ends. Classes res ume. 16 Friday- fourth wee kend o f Weekend College in pring seme ter. 18 Monday- la t day to drop a Wee kend College course with a grade of "W" (withdrawn) issued . Withdrawal after thi date results in a grade of "F" (failure). 18 Monday- la t day an evening cour e may be dropped in pring se me ter with a grade of "W" (w ithdrawn) iss ued . Withdrawal after thi date results in a grade of "F" (failure). 29 Friday-Ea ter wee kend . Cia e will not meet March 29 through 31. APRIL 1991 1 Monday- classes res ume. 5 Friday- fifth wee kend of Weekend College in spring emester. 16 Tu esday - Ia t meeting of evening clas es in pring em es ter that meet one time per wee k on Tu esdays. 17 Wednesday - Ia t meeting o f eve ning cia se in pring emester that meet one time per wee k on Wednesdays . 18 Thursday - last meeting of evening cl asses in spring semester that meet one time per week on Thur day . 18 Thursday - last meeting o f eve ning classes in spring emester that meet two times per week on Tue day/ Thursday cycle. 22 Monday - last meeting of eve ning classes in pring semester that meet one time per wee k on Mondays. 22 Monday - Ia t meeting of evening classes in pring emes ter that meet two time per wee k on Monday/ Wednesday cycle. 26 Friday- sixth wee kend of Wee kend College in spring semester. Fl A L EXAM! ATIONS, SPRIN G SEMESTER, 1991 Final examinations are normally scheduled within one week after last class meeting. Instructor will announce date. MAY 1991 16 Thursday- Academi c Awards ceremony. 18 Saturday-Commencement (h eld on Main Campu ). 20 Monday- first summer se sion evening clas e begin . (One cannot enroll in a course a fter the second class meeting.) 27 Monday- Memorial Day ob erved . Classes will not meet. 31 Friday- first wee kend of Wee kend College in summer term . 5 JUNE 1991 3 Monday-last day to drop a Weekend College course without it appearing on transcript. 7 Friday -last day to add a Weekend College course. 13 Thursday -last day an evening course may be dropped in first summer session with a grade of "W" (withdrawn) issued. Withdrawal after this date results in a grade of "F" (failure). 21 Friday-second weekend of Weekend College in summer term. 25 Thesday -last meeting of first summer session evening classes that meet on a Tuesday/ Thursday cycle. (Final examination on June 27.) 26 Wednesday-last meeting of first summer session evening classes that meet on a Monday/ Wednesday cycle.