LLASELLLASELLASEll CC COLLEGEOLLEGEOllEGE 2011-2012 2011-20122011-2012 AAACCADEMICCADEMICADEMIC C CCATAATALOGATALOGLOG www.lasell.edu fax (617) 243-2380 phone (617) 243-2225 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466 email [email protected] [email protected] LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2011–2012 Lasell College 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466 (617) 243-2000 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Michael B. Alexander President Accreditation The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education National Association for the Education of Young Children Lasell College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evi- dence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433 (781) 271-0022, (781) 271-0950 Fax This catalog is published as a source of information for prospective students and for the general public. The College reserves the right at any time to revise course and program offerings, requirements, and other information described herein. Lasell College admits students of any age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Furthermore, the College subscribes fully to all federal and state legislation prohibiting discrimination against applicants, faculty and all other employees for reasons of age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap. Lasell College Catalog 2011–2012 Contents Calendar ..............................................................................................4 General Information ............................................................................6 Undergraduate Admission ....................................................................9 Undergraduate Academic Information ...............................................14 Academic Policies ..............................................................................39 Undergraduate Student Life ...............................................................62 Undergraduate Fees and Expenses ......................................................66 Undergraduate Student Financial Planning ........................................73 Programs of Study ..............................................................................82 Academic Departments and Undergraduate Majors ...........................83 Undergraduate Minors .....................................................................165 Graduate and Professional Studies ...................................................181 Course Descriptions .........................................................................207 Directory ..........................................................................................295 Directions to Lasell .........................................................................309 Campus Map ........................................................................... 310-311 Index ................................................................................................312 Visitors to the College are always welcome. The Office of Admission is located in the Hamel Visitor Center, at 221 Woodlan Road in Newton. To schedule your personal- ized visit, call toll-free 888.527.3554 or 617.243.2225, or online at www.lasell.edu. 44 LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2011 – 2012 Academic Calendar LASELL COLLEGE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011 SEPT 1 THURS Graduate New Student Orientation 2 FRI Residence Halls Open to New Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 3 SAT Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation- Undergraduate) 4 SUN Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 5 MON Labor Day Residence Halls Open to Returning Students - Undergraduate Enrollment Confirmation for Returning Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 6 TUES FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – Undergraduate Students Graduate Main & Session I Begins 8 SRUHT porD/ddA enildaeD etaudarG niaM dna noisseS I 31 SEUT ddA porD/ enildaeD – etaudargrednU stnedutS 30 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I Deadline for Study Abroad Applications for Spring 2012 OCT 10 MON No Classes – Columbus Day (Undergraduate students only) 14 FRI Make-up Day for Columbus Day (for Monday-only classes) Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students 15-16 SAT-SUN Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend 21 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due – 12:00 Noon – Undergraduate Students 24 MON Graduate Session I Ends 25 TUES Graduate Session II Begins 27 THURS Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Session II 31 MON Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Session I NOV 6 SUN Admissions Open House – Undergraduate 7-10 MON-THURS Academic Planning Week 10 THURS Course Withdrawal Deadline – Undergraduate Students Course Withdrawal Deadline – Graduate Main Session 11 FRI No Classes – Veterans Day 13 SUN Lasell College Founder’s Day 14 MON Spring Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Spring Registration Begins – Graduate Students 23 WED Thanksgiving Recess Begins 25 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II 28 MON Classes Resume DEC 5-9 MON-FRI Fall Connected Learning Symposium 6 TUES Symposium Showcase 9 FRI Last Day of Classes – Undergraduate Students Last Day of Classes - Graduate Students - Main Session Graduation Application Deadline for May Completion 12 MON Reading Day – Undergraduate Students 12-15 MON-THURS Final Exam Period – Graduate Students – Main Session 31 NOM Graduate Session II Ends 13-17 TUES-SAT Final Exam Period – Undergraduate Students Winter Recess Begins After Last Exams 20 TUES Final Grades Due at 12:00 Noon – Undergraduate Students LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2011 – 2012 5 Academic Calendar Final Grades Due at 12:00 Noon - Graduate Main & Session II 2012 JAN 3-14 TUES-SAT Winter Intensive Session – Graduate Students 2 MON Add/Drop Deadline 5 WED Course Withdrawal Deadline 11 WED New Graduate Students’ Orientation 61 NOM yadiloH – nitraM rehtuL ,gniK .rJ yaD Residence Halls Open to All Undergraduate Students 71 SEUT tnemllornE noitamrifnoC for All Undergraduate Students Graduate Main & Session I Begins Winter Orientation – Undergraduate Students 81 DEW FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – Undergraduate Students 91 SRUHT porD/ddA enildaeD etaudarG niaM dna noisseS I Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Winter Intensive Session 25 WED Add/Drop – Undergraduate Students FEB 17 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I 20 MON No Classes – Presidents’ Day 24 FRI Make-up Day for Presidents’ Day (for Monday only classes) Deadline for Study Abroad Application for Fall 2012 Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students MARCH 3 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due – 12:00 Noon - Undergraduate Students 5 MON Graduate Session I Ends 10 SAT Spring Recess Begins – Undergraduate Students Spring Recess Begins – Graduate Main Session 12 MON Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Session I 13 TUES Graduate Session II Begins 15 THURS Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Session II 19 MON Classes Resume – Undergraduate Students Classes Resume – Graduate Main Session 22 THURS Course Withdrawal Deadline – Undergraduate Students Course Withdrawal Deadline – Graduate Main Session 24 SAT Lasell Day – Undergraduate Students 26-30 MON-FRI Academic Planning Week APRIL 2 MON Fall Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Fall & Summer Registration Begins - Graduate Students 13 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II 16 MON No classes – Patriot’s Day (Undergraduate students only) 20 FRI Make-up Day for Patriot’s Day (for Monday only classes) 23-27 MON-FRI Spring Connected Learning Symposium 24 TUES Symposium Showcase 30 MON Graduate Main & Session II Ends MAY 1 TUES Last Day of Classes – Undergraduate Students Graduation Application Deadline for December