sdl;kfj ;lkj UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2009-11 MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE 330 Powell Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550 845-561-0800 FAX: 845-562-6762 Web Site: www.msmc.edu Admissions Toll-Free Number: 1-888-YES-MSMC E-mail: [email protected] Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate in its operations, programs and services on the basis of race, age, creed, national origin, gender or disability. Students who believe they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students, Room 115, in Hudson Hall. This catalog is not a contract; it merely presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the offerings and requirements will remain the same. For education and/or fi nancial reasons, the college reserves the right to change at any time any of the provisions, statements, policies, curricula, regulations, fees or other fi nancial charges found in this catalog. Such change or notice of same will be published and made available to students. Traditional students are required to participate in Orientation/Enrollment Completion Day before the start of classes in the fall term, to ensure they obtain current information regarding policy changes. Students who miss Orientation/Enrollment Completion Day must visit the Dean of Students Offi ce on the fi rst class day to obtain the appropriate documentation. Each MSMC student is assigned a college email account. The use of this account is subject to the college’s Appropriate Use Policy. MSMC uses this email address and account as an offi cial means of communication between the college and the student. Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and observing all regulations that may affect their status in the Mount Saint Mary College undergraduate program. For this reason they are expected to acquaint themselves with the contents of this catalog, consult the web portal, and to read notices posted on divisional bulletin boards. Students with disabilities should report to the Coordinator of Services for Persons with Disabilities to determine policies and procedures relative to available assistance. Only students registered with the coordinator will be eligible to participate in the assistance program. Mount Saint Mary College is an equal opportunity/affi rmative action institution. 2 CONTENTS Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................4 The College ...................................................................................................................8 Student Life .................................................................................................................11 The Campus ................................................................................................................18 Admissions ..................................................................................................................21 Tuition and Fees ..........................................................................................................28 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................31 Academic Information .................................................................................................38 Offi ce of Continuing Education ...................................................................................61 Academic Programs .....................................................................................................72 Course Descriptions ..................................................................................................126 College Directory ......................................................................................................174 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................174 Administration ...........................................................................................................174 Faculty .......................................................................................................................177 Index .........................................................................................................................190 Map ......................................................................................................inside back cover 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2009 MAY 18 Monday Classes Begin (laboratory science only) 19 Tuesday Classes Begin (all others) 19 Tuesday Intent to Graduate Form Due For August 2009 Graduation 20 Wednesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with Refund 25 Monday Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes 29 Friday Make-Up for Laboratory Science Only JUNE 3 Wednesday Mid-Semester 10 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 18 Thursday Last Day of Class or Final Examination SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2009 JUNE 22 Monday Classes Begin (laboratory science) 23 Tuesday Classes Begin (all others) 24 Wednesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with Refund JULY 7-8 Tue-Wed Freshmen Orientation 8 Wednesday Mid-Semester 10-11 Sat-Sun Freshman Orientation 15 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 23 Thursday Last Day of Class or Final Examination FALL 2009 AUGUST 29 Saturday Resident Halls Open/New Freshmen 30 Sunday Resident Halls Open/Enrollment Completion Day/ Returning Students 31 Monday Classes Begin SEPTEMBER 3 Thursday Academic Convocation 4 Friday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with 100% Refund 7 Monday Labor Day Holiday - No Classes 11 Friday Last Day for 60% Refund 17 Thursday Intent to Graduate Form Due For December 2009 Graduation 21 Monday Last Day for 30% Refund 22 Tuesday Start of No Refund Period OCTOBER 12 Monday Columbus Day Holiday - No Classes 20 Tuesday Mid-Semester 20 Tuesday Intent to Graduate Form Due For May 2010 Graduation 4 NOVEMBER 9 Monday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 25 – 27 Wed-Fri Thanksgiving Recess 30 Monday Classes Resume DECEMBER 14 Monday Last Day of Classes 15 Tuesday Reading Day 16-18 Wed-Fri Final Examination Period 23 Wednesday Fall Grades Due By Noon JANUARY INTERIM 2010 JANUARY 4 Monday Classes Begin 5 Tuesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with Refund 8 Friday Mid-Semester 8 Friday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 15 Friday Last Day of Class or Final Examination SPRING 2010 JANUARY 18 Monday Residence Halls Open 19 Tuesday Classes Begin 25 Monday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with 100% Refund FEBRUARY 1 Monday Last Day for 60% Refund 8 Monday Last Day for 30% Refund 9 Tuesday Start of No Refund Period MARCH 8 - 12 Mon-Friday Spring Break 15 Monday Mid-Semester, Classes Resume APRIL 2 - 5 Friday- Monday Easter Break 6 Tuesday Class Resumes 7 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty MAY 4 Tuesday Last Day of Classes 5 Wednesday Reading Day 6-8 Thur - Sat Final Exam Period 15 Saturday Commencement 17 Monday Final Grades Due By Noon 5 FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2010 MAY 24 Monday Classes Begin (laboratory science only) 25 Tuesday Classes Begin (all others) 25 Tuesday Intent to Graduate Form Due For August 2010 Graduation 26 Wednesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with 100% Refund 31 Monday Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes JUNE 10 Thursday Mid-Semester 11 Friday Make-Up for Laboratory Science Only 16 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 24 Thursday Last Day of Class or Final Examination SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2010 JUNE 28 Monday Classes Begin (laboratory science only) 29 Tuesday Classes Begin (all others) 30 Wednesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with Refund JULY TBA TBA Orientation 4 Monday Independence Day Holiday – No Classes 9 Friday Make-Up for Laboratory Science Only 15 Thursday Mid-Semester 21 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 29 Thursday Last Day of Class or Final Examination FALL 2010 AUGUST 28 Saturday Resident Halls Open/New Freshmen 29 Sunday Resident Halls Open/Enrollment Completion Day/ Returning Students 30 Monday Classes Begin SEPTEMBER 2 Thursday Academic Convocation 3 Friday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with 100% Refund 6 Monday Labor Day Holiday - No Classes 10 Friday Last Day for 60% refund 16 Thursday Intent to Graduate Form Due For December 2010 Graduation 20 Monday Last Day for 30% Refund 21 Tuesday Start of No Refund Period OCTOBER 11 Monday Columbus Day Holiday - No Classes 19 Tuesday Mid-Semester 20 Wednesday Intent to Graduate Form Due For May 2011 Graduation 6 NOVEMBER 9 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 24-26 Wed-Fri Thanksgiving Recess 29 Monday Classes Resume DECEMBER 13 Monday Last Day of Classes 14 Tuesday Reading Day 15-17 Wed-Fri Final Examination Period 21 Tuesday Final Grades Due By Noon JANUARY INTERIM 2011 JANUARY 3 Monday Classes Begin 4 Tuesday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with Refund 7 Friday Mid-Semester 7 Friday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 14 Friday Last Day of Class or Final Examination SPRING 2011 JANUARY 17 Monday Residence Halls Open 18 Tuesday Classes Begin 24 Monday Last Day for Registration & Course Drop with 100%Refund 31 Monday Last Day for 60% refund FEBRUARY 7 Monday Last Day for 30% Refund 8 Tuesday Start of No Refund Period MARCH 7-11 Mon-Fri Spring Break 14 Monday Mid-Semester 14 Monday Classes Resume APRIL 5 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty 22-25 Fri-Mon Easter Recess 26 Tuesday Classes resume MAY 3 Monday