CATALOG 2009/2010 A Coeducational Independent University Offering Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees 1525 Greenspring Valley Road • Stevenson, Maryland 21153-0641 100 Campus Circle • Owings Mills, Maryland 21117-7803 For inquiries on: Contact: Undergraduate Programs and Policies Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean Accelerated Undergraduate, Graduate Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions and Financial Aid Vice President, Enrollment Management Payment of University Charges Student Solution Center Transcripts, Registration, Academic Records, Graduation Registrar Student Services Vice President for Student Affairs Public Information Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations Athletics Athletic Director Career Services Executive Director, Career Services For further information, write: STEVENSON UNIVERSITY 1525 Greenspring Valley Road Stevenson, MD 21153-0641 Phone (410) 486-7000 Toll free (877) 468-6852 Fax (443) 352-4440 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.stevenson.edu Visitors to the University are always welcome. On weekdays, student guides are available through the Admissions Office. Information sessions and campus tours are available during the week and on select weekends. Please make arrangements in advance by email or telephone. The Stevenson University catalog is published on an annual basis. Information in this catalog is current as o f June 2009. To obtain the most updated information on programs, policies, and courses, consult the University web site at <www.stevenson.edu>. Stevenson University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discrimina te on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other university-administered programs. The University is committed to providing all students with an educational environment free of bias, discrimination, intimidation or harassment. In this regard, Stevenson University complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. The University also complies with all applicable laws a nd federal regulations regarding prohibition of discrimination and accessibility on the basis of age, disability, veteran status, or otherwis e. Students needing special accommodation to ensure barrier-free access should contact the Associate Dean for Academic Support Services. [Note: Academic Calendar information for students enrolled in accelerated undergraduate or master’s programs can be found in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog.] August 20 Convocation May 17 through June 6 August 24 First day of classes May 31 Memorial Day—University closed August 29 Last day to add a class for the traditional semester September 7 Labor Day Holiday—University closed September 28 Yom Kippur—University closed Summer school sessions will be held between June 7 and October 30 Last day to withdraw from a traditional August 1. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the class with a “W” Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and Oct. 26 - Nov. 6 Spring Term Pre-Registration November 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday—University closed classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334- December 7 - 13 Final examinations 2206. December 14 Winter Commencement December 16 Commencement inclement weather date December 24 - 25 University closed Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 University closed January 18 MLK Holiday—University closed January 19 First day of classes January 25 Last day to add a class for the traditional semester March 15 - 21 Spring Break March 31 Last day to withdraw from a traditional class with a "W" April 1 - 4 Easter Holiday—University closed April 5 - 12 Fall Term Pre-Registration May 10 - 16 Final Examinations May 18 Baccalaureate May 19 Nurses Pinning May 20 GPS Commencement May 21 Undergraduate (traditional) Commencement May 31 Memorial Day—University closed Fall Semester August 23 – December 12 Fall Semester August 29 – December 18 Spring Semester January 18 – May 15 Spring Semester January 17 – May 13 May Term May 16 – June 5 May Term May 14 – June 3 Summer Sessions Consult summer schedule Summer Sessions Consult summer schedule Commencement To be announced Commencement To be announced *Subject to approval by the President's Cabinet. *Subject to approval by the President's Cabinet. The University reserves the right to change at any time and without prior announcement any matter set forth in this catalog, including fees, charges, programs, policies, regulations, and requirements. The catalog is not to be regarded as a contract. Dear Student, It is a pleasure to invite you to review the new listing of course work offered at Stevenson University. The 2009/2010 Stevenson University Catalog provides a detailed overview of our diverse curriculum and our expanding extracurricular activities. During the upcoming academic year, we will continue to expand our Learning Beyond concept, which encourages students to enhance their university experience outside of the classroom. We have developed strategies to support the pursuit of service learning projects, study abroad, internships, and many other experiences which will enrich the traditional university experience. We also have just opened the new Learning Beyond residence hall on our Owings Mills campus. This exciting new facility features living suites for specialized student learning communities as well as the offices of our Learning Beyond program and Career Services. Our theme, Imagine Your Future. Design Your Career®, is appropriate to our mission. The University offers an integration of liberal arts, science, and technology with a distinctive career focus. Through a process we describe within this catalog, Career ArchitectureSM, our dedicated faculty and staff work with students from the beginning of their freshman year to help them develop values-based decision-making and career management skills for their lifetime. This practical approach to education has increasing relevance in today's dynamic workplace. In fact, Stevenson continues to g ain recognition as a national leader in career-focused university education. Academic quality enhanced by a low student-to-faculty ratio remains a hallmark of a Stevenson education. We are proud but not surprised that the University has been recognized in recent years as a “Great School. Great Price” institution by the U.S. News & World Report annual college ranking issue. This ranking is based on many factors, especially on quality academics, peer review, and tuition. The rapid and lively transformation over the past several years has led to two vibrant campuses just a few miles apart. A new building for the Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership in Owings Mills has joined our premier residential housing complex, a sports and wellness center, and a dining room/student life facility. We have created a new and convenient entranceway to the campus, and the construction of a new gymnasium and expansion of the sports and wellness center will be completed by fall 2010. The thriving Greenspring campus offers advances in science facilities for undergraduate research, nursing simulation skills training, and outstanding facilities for our other majors, including a fully equipped theatre and art gallery. We pledge we will continue to provide a student-centered learning experience to help you pursue your career and to achieve success in higher education. As you review your catalog, I offer you my best wishes on your personal path and encourage you to take f ull advantage of the activities and facilities offered by Stevenson. Sincerely, Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D. President, Stevenson University Contents Information Directory iii Music 100 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy iii Nursing 101 Academic Calendar 2009-2010 iv Paralegal Studies 105 Future Calendar Dates iv Philosophy 111 President’s Letter v Physical Education 112 Physics and Physical Science 112 Political Science 112 Academic Coursework 1 Pre-Professional Studies 113 The Career Architecture Process 1 Psychology 113 Learning Beyond 1 Public History 116 Stevenson Ideals 2 Religion 119 History of Stevenson University 2 Sociology 120 Accreditations and Memberships 4 Spanish 121 Visual Communication Design 121 Student Life 7 Campus Resources and Support Services 11 Board of Trustees of Stevenson University 128 The Wellness Center 15 Office of the President 128 Academic Affairs 128 General Admissions Policy 16 Enrollment Management 130 Admissions Procedures and Processes 16 Financial Affairs 131 Alternate Admissions Plans 19 Human Resources 132 Study Abroad 22 Institutional Advancement 132 Marketing and Public Relations 132 Student Affairs 133 Costs 23 Emeriti 133 Financial Aid 23 Schools of the University 133 Faculty 136 University Curriculum 29 Advisory Boards and Councils 148 University Curriculum Objectives 31 Academic Advisory Boards 149 University Degree Requirements 31 Graduation Information 32 Academic Awards 35 Academic Information 35 Academic and Support Services Policies 38 Accounting 39 Anthropology 41 Applied Mathematics 41 Art 45 Biology 45 Biotechnology 50 Business Administration 52 Business Communication 57 Chemistry 59 Developmental 63 Economics 63 Education 63 English Language and Literature 71 Film, Video, & Theatre 76 Finance