GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Educational Technology/School Library Media Elementary Education Family Studies Foundations of Advanced Psychology Human Services Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy School Counseling School Psychology Secondary Education Special Education Teaching and Foundations TESOL/Bilingual Education Post Master’s Degrees, Cross-Endorsement Programs & Advanced Training Certificates 2011-2012 2 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY Academic Calendar . 4 Message from the President . 6 Mission . 7 Overview . 8 Diversity Vision Statement . 8 Campus Services . 8 The StagCard . 11 StagWeb . 11 Parking . 11 Accreditations . 12 Compliance Statements and Notifications . 13 Campus Map . Inside Back Cover THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS Message from the Dean . 16 Overview . 17 Unit Mission and Conceptual Framework . 17 Disposition Statement . 18 Degree Requirements Overview . 18 Master of Arts . 18 Certificate of Advanced Study . 18 ADMISSION Admission Criteria . 19 Admission Procedures . 19 Applicants for Degree or Cross-Endorsement Program . 19 Non-Matriculated Applicants . 20 Continuing Education (CEU) Credits . 20 Background Check and Fingerprinting . 21 Measles and Rubella Immunization . 21 International Applicants . 21 TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID Tuition and Fees . 22 Deferred Payment . 22 Reimbursement by Employer . 22 Refund of Tuition . 22 Assistantships . 23 Scholarships . 23 Federal Stafford Loans . 23 Alternative Loans . 24 Tax Deductions . 24 Veterans . 24 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND GENERAL REGULATIONS Academic Advising and Curriculum Planning . 24 Programs of Study . 24 Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) Study . 24 Academic Freedom and Responsibility . 25 Freedom of Expression . 25 Student Rights . 25 Academic Honesty . 26 Honor Code . 26 University Course Numbering System . 26 Option for Graduate Level Courses . 27 Normal Academic Progress Academic Load . 27 Academic Standards . 27 Auditing . 27 Table of Contents 3 Independent Study . 27 Matriculation/Continuation . 27 Time to Complete Degree . 28 Applications for and Awarding of Degrees . 28 Graduation and Commencement . 28 Disruption of Academic Progress Academic Probation/Dismissal . 28 Course Withdrawal . 28 Continuous Registration . 28 Readmission . 28 Comprehensive Examination . 28 Connecticut State Certification . 29 Course Grading System Grades, Academic Average . 29 Incomplete . 29 Transfer of Credit and Waiver . 29 Grade Reports . 30 Scholastic Honors . 30 Academic Grievance Procedures . 30 Transcripts . 32 Students Records . 32 Students with Disabilities . 32 Counselor Education . 34 Overview . 34 Program Requirements . 34 Programs of Study . 35 Course Descriptions . 36 Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation . 40 Overview . 40 Programs of Study . 40 Teaching Certification . 41 Program Requirements . 42 Course Descriptions . 49 Marriage and Family Therapy . 67 Overview . 67 Program Requirements . 67 Programs of Study . 68 Family Counseling Center . 69 Course Descriptions . 69 Psychological and Educational Consultation . 72 Overview . 72 Psychology . 72 School Psychology . 72 Program Requirements . 73 Program of Study . 73 Applied Psychology . 74 Programs of Study . 74 Psychology Course Descriptions . 75 Special Education . 80 Program Requirements . 80 Program of Study . 81 Course Descriptions . 82 Educational Technology . 85 Program Requirements . 85 Course Descriptions . 86 ADMINISTRATION GSEAP Administration, Department Chairs, and Faculty . 91 Faculty Emeriti . 93 Advisory Boards . 93 Fairfield University Administration . 96 Fairfield University Board of Trustees . 97 4 Academic Calendar Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions 2011-12 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Classes are offered on weeknights and Saturdays to accommodate those in the program who are employed full time. Refer to the schedules that are distributed each semester for calendar changes. Fall 2011 July 5 ........................................ Registration begins for all Graduate and Continuing Studies Programs ................................................. for Fall, 2011 (except for non-matriculated GSEAP students) ................................................. Degree cards due for August 30th graduation (All schools) Aug. 2 ....................................... Registration begins for non-matriculated GSEAP students for Fall, 2011 Aug. 31 ..................................... Last day to apply for GSEAP non-matriculated status for Fall 2011 Sept. 1 ...................................... Classes begin for all schools Sept. 5 ...................................... Labor Day – University holiday Sept. 8 - Sept. 14 ..................... Late Registration – GSEAP Sept. 15 .................................... Deadline for make-up of Summer 2011 “Incompletes” – GSEAP Sept. 16 .................................... Last day to register for Comprehensive Exam Courses – GSEAP Oct. 10...................................... Columbus Day – University holiday Oct. 11...................................... Monday Classes meet for all schools (day and evening divisions) Oct. 14...................................... Degree cards are due for January graduation-all schools Oct. 19...................................... Last day to withdraw (GSEAP) Nov. 23 - Nov. 27 ..................... Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 28 ..................................... Classes resume Dec. 1 ....................................... Registration begins for all Graduate and Continuing Studies Programs ................................................. for Spring, 2012 (except non-matriculated GSEAP students) Dec. 12 ..................................... Last day to complete Fall comprehensive exam – GSEAP Dec. 19 ..................................... Last day of classes Jan. 3 ....................................... Registration for GSEAP non-matriculated students for Spring, 2012 Spring 2012 Jan. 13 ..................................... Last day to apply for GSEAP non-matriculated status for Spring 2012 Jan. 16 ..................................... Martin Luther King Day – University Holiday Jan. 17 ..................................... Classes begin.