Graduate Catalog 2014-2015 Table of Contents Graduate Studies .............................................................................................................. 3 About MC .......................................................................................................................... 4 Accreditation .............................................................................................................. 14 FERPA ....................................................................................................................... 15 Location ..................................................................................................................... 18 Medals ....................................................................................................................... 20 Mission & History ...................................................................................................... 21 Non-Discrimination Policy ......................................................................................... 23 Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 24 Veterans .................................................................................................................... 25 School of Business ......................................................................................................... 27 B.S. Business/MBA ................................................................................................... 34 B.S. Prof. Accounting/MBA ....................................................................................... 36 MBA Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 39 School of Education & Health ......................................................................................... 41 Counseling ................................................................................................................. 78 Educational Technology ............................................................................................ 85 School Building Leadership ....................................................................................... 89 Special Education ...................................................................................................... 96 School of Engineering ................................................................................................... 106 Chemical .................................................................................................................. 111 Civil .......................................................................................................................... 118 Electrical & Computer ............................................................................................. 128 Environmental .......................................................................................................... 135 Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 142 Graduate Engineering Core Courses ...................................................................... 148 Master of Science in Adolescent Education - Mathematics .......................................... 149 School of Continuing & Professional Studies ................................................................ 154 Organizational Leadership ...................................................................................... 159 Academic Standards ..................................................................................................... 160 Administrative Officers .................................................................................................. 167 Academic Support & Resources ................................................................................... 168 Center for Academic Success ................................................................................. 170 Specialized Resource Center .................................................................................. 171 Study Abroad Opportunities .................................................................................... 172 Calendar ........................................................................................................................ 173 School of Engineering ............................................................................................. 174 School of Education & Health ................................................................................. 175 School of Business ................................................................................................. 177 School of Science ................................................................................................... 179 School of Continuing & Professional Studies .......................................................... 181 Faculty ........................................................................................................................... 182 Financial Services ......................................................................................................... 195 Tutition and Fees .................................................................................................... 196 Student Financial Services ...................................................................................... 197 Financial Assistance ................................................................................................ 203 Programs of Study ........................................................................................................ 207 Services/Telephone Numbers ....................................................................................... 209 Index .............................................................................................................................. 216 Manhattan College 3 Graduate Studies Welcome to our Graduate online catalog, the College’s primary, comprehensive single source of departmental and college-wide information related to academic programs. Courses, degree programs, and policies that govern progress toward completion of a degree are described in this catalog. Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the contents of the catalog year they are following. The catalog provides a broad range of course information in a consistent online format and is searchable and user-friendly. While every effort is made to ensure that the course information, applicable policies and other materials presented in the Catalog are accurate and correct, the College reserves the right to make changes as circumstances require. 4 About MC About MC The Mission of Manhattan College Manhattan College is an independent Catholic institution of higher learning that embraces qualified men and women of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of Manhattan College is to provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. The College pursues this mission through programs that integrate a broad liberal education with concentration in specific disciplines in the arts and sciences or with professional preparation in business, education and engineering. Established in 1853 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the College continues to draw its inspiration from the heritage of John Baptist de La Salle, the innovator of modern pedagogy and patron saint of teachers. Among the hallmarks of this Lasallian heritage are excellence in teaching, respect for human dignity, reflection on faith and its relation to reason, an emphasis on ethical conduct, and commitment to social justice. Historical Note In May 1853, five Christian Brothers moved their small Canal Street school to what was then known as Manhattanville, a section of New York City at 131st Street and Broadway. The Brothers brought with them more than their furniture and their students. They were the bearers of a long educational tradition, going back to 17th century France and their founder, John Baptist de La Salle, designated by the Catholic Church as the Patron Saint of Teachers. He formed a community of religious Brothers who, unlike priests, would devote themselves as teachers to work for the well being of the children of the artisans and the underprivileged. In the process he created a new type of school system that would transform teaching school into a profession and a vocation. The Brothers were urged to go beyond rote memory to “touch the hearts” of the students. Practical subjects were taught that would lead to a useful role in society; religion was taught to impart a commitment to Christian ethics. Between 1853 and 1863, the school changed rapidly, adding college-level courses in 1859 and first using the name Manhattan College in 1861. It was chartered by the Board of Regents on April 2, 1863 and the first catalog stated its goals — to afford young people the means of acquiring the highest grade of education attained in the best American universities or colleges. While classical languages were thoroughly studied, prominence was given to higher mathematics and natural sciences, thus combining the advantages of a first-class College and Polytechnic Institute. Manhattan College was an unusual institution.