Course Catalog 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS La Roche University Mission ........................................................................................................................ 6 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................... 7 La Roche Academic Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................ 10 Academic Standing Classification of Students ............................................................................................ 10 Appeal Policy and Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 11 Athletic Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Biometric Signature Usage Policy ............................................................................................................... 11 Confidentiality of Student Records ............................................................................................................. 12 Course Level/Course Numbering…………………………………………………………………… ............ ………………………….13 Credit Hour Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Degree Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 17 Developmental Courses…………………………………………………………………………………………… ..................... ……….17 Experiential Education Programs………………………………………………… ............ ……………………………………………17 Grading System and Grading Policies...………………………………………… ........... ……………………………………………18 Graduation Application Procedures ............................................................................................................ 20 Major Declaration………………………………………………………………… ............ …………………………………………………..20 Online Course Limit Policy .......................................................................................................................... 21 Registration ................................................................................................................................................. 21 Transfer and Non-Traditional Credit ........................................................................................................... 22 VA Pending Payment Compliance Policy………………………………………………… ............ …………………………………23 La Roche Academic Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................... 25 La Roche University Faculty ....................................................................................................................... 27 La Roche University Board of Trustees ...................................................................................................... 30 La Roche University Core Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 33 La Roche Course Catalog – Programs of Study/Majors, Minors/Certificates/Special Programs ............ 37 Design Division ............................................................................................................................... 37 Majors Graphic Design .................................................................................................................. 37 Interior Design .................................................................................................................. 38 Minor Graphic Design……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………40 History of Visual Arts…………………………………………………………………………………………………….40 Photography…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41 Visual Communications .................................................................................................... 42 Web Design and Development…………………………………………………………………………..…………42 Education and Nursing ................................................................................................................... 44 Majors Middle Level Education: English/Language Arts and Reading .......................................... 44 Middle Level Education: Mathematics ............................................................................. 45 Middle Level Education: Sciences ..................................................................................... 46 Middle Level Education: Social Studies ............................................................................. 47 Middle Level Social Studies Education with Dual Major in History .................................. 48 Middle Level Social Studies Education with Dual Major in Political Science .................... 48 Nursing – RN to BSN Degree Completion Program .......................................................... 49 Nursing – RN to MSN ........................................................................................................ 50 PreK-4 – Teacher Education/Special Education ................................................................ 51 PreK-4 Education with PreK-12 Special Education…………………………………………………………52 Minor Education .......................................................................................................................... 53 Certificate Programs Advanced Studies in Autism Certificate ............................................................................ 53 Clinical Nurse Leader Post Master’s Certificate……………………………………………………….……53 Nursing Administration Post Master’s Certificate…………………………………………………..…….54 Nursing Education Post Master’s Certificate…………………………………………………………………54 Graduate Programs Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing ......................................................................... 54 Master of Education (with Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement Certification) ....... 55 Master of Education (with Pre-K-8 Special Education Certification) ............................... 55 Master of Science in Nursing ............................................................................................ 56 Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical………………………………………………………………………… 57 Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration ................................................... 57 Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education ........................................................... 58 7-12 Special Education Certification ................................................................................. 59 Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement Certification .................................................... 59 Nursing - School Nurse Certification ................................................................................. 59 Pre-K – 8 Special Education Certification .......................................................................... 61 Humanities Division ....................................................................................................................... 62 Majors Communications, Media and Technology ........................................................................ 63 English Studies – Literature .............................................................................................. 64 English Studies – Professional Writing and Journalism .................................................... 64 Film.................................................................................................................................... 65 History ............................................................................................................................... 66 International Affairs .......................................................................................................... 67 Liberal Studies ................................................................................................................... 67 Performing Arts – Dance Performance ............................................................................. 69 Political Science................................................................................................................. 70 Sociology ........................................................................................................................... 71 Minors Communication, Media and Technology .......................................................................... 72 English Studies: Professional Writing................................................................................ 72 Film………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………72 French ............................................................................................................................... 72 Games Studies .................................................................................................................. 73 History ............................................................................................................................... 73 Humanities ........................................................................................................................ 74 International Studies ......................................................................................................... 74 Literature .........................................................................................................................