$ UNJr, UNDERGRADUATE 0. ~. i ~ COURSE CATALOG <P A.Ssl\.C 2020 | 2021 Disclaimer Simmons University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the programs of study other services and facilities in the way described in its materials and on its website. However, the University shall be entitled if it reasonably considers it to be necessary (including in order to manage its resources and pursue its policy of continuous improvement appropriately): • To alter the timetable, location, number of classes and method of delivery of programs of study, provided such alterations are reasonable. • To make reasonable variations to the content and syllabus of programs of study (including in relation to placements). • To suspend or discontinue programs of study • To make changes to its policies and procedures which the University reasonably considers necessary. Such changes if significant will normally come into force at the beginning of the following academic year, and if fundamental to the program will normally come into force with effect from the next cohort of students. • Not to provide programs of study or to combine them with others if the University reasonably considers this to be necessary (for example, because too few students apply to join the program for it to be viable). Simmons University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 September 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS About Simmons 1 Administration 6 The Educational Program 9 Simmons Education in Context: Essential Capabilities 9 Degree Requirements 13 Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership ActioN) 16 Principles and Policies 22 Student Principles 22 Educational Record Privacy 23 Equal Access Policy 24 Notice of Non-Discrimination and Grievance Procedure 25 Accessibility Services 27 Academic Policies 28 Admission 38 Financial Aid 46 Registration and Financial Information 49 Programs of Study 56 Department of Art and Music 56 Department of Biology 62 School of Business 69 Department of Chemistry and Physics 79 Department of Communications 88 Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Cultural Studies 95 Department of Economics 103 Program in Education 107 Department of English 109 Department of History 113 Honors Program 116 Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics 118 Department of Modern Languages and Literatures 130 Interdisciplinary Major in Neuroscience and Behavior 134 School of Nursing 137 Department of Nutrition 140 Department of Philosophy 149 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 150 Program in Physics 152 Department of Political Science and International Relations 154 Department of Psychology 160 Department of Public Health 163 School of Social Work 167 Department of Sociology 169 Undergraduate Courses 173 The Faculty 308 2| Simmons College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Course Catalog About Simmons| 1 ABOUT SIMMONS Simmons University is a private, non-profit, non- CORE PURPOSE: sectarian university providing an undergraduate Transformative learning that links passion with lifelong program for women and graduate programs for all purpose. individuals. The University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver VALUES: the programs of study other services and facilities in • We are at our best when students are first. the way described in its materials and on its website. However, the University shall be entitled, if it • We cross boundaries to create opportunities. reasonably considers it to be necessary (including in • We prepare students for life’s work. order to manage its resources and pursue its policy of continuous improvement appropriately): • We make a collective investment in community. • To alter the timetable, location, number of Simmons University is a nationally recognized private classes and method of delivery of programs of institution of higher education located in the heart of study, provided such alterations are reasonable. Boston. It includes a women’s undergraduate college and distinguished graduate programs for women and • To make reasonable variations to the content men in health sciences, social work, library and and syllabus of programs of study (including in information science, business, education, and the relation to placements). liberal arts. • To suspend or discontinue programs of study To make changes to its policies and procedures Simmons consistently ranks among the nation’s top which the University reasonably considers schools in its category in the U.S. News & World Report necessary. Such changes if significant will annual survey. A comprehensive university, Simmons is normally come into force at the beginning of the nationally recognized for its experiential learning following academic year, and if fundamental to programs, its blend of graduate and undergraduate the program will normally come into force with offerings, and its commitment to liberal and effect from the next cohort of students. professional education. • Not to provide programs of study or to combine Student success is a priority at Simmons and is founded them with others if the University reasonably on these core characteristics: considers this to be necessary (for example, • A close-knit, accessible community that because too few students apply to join the encourages collaboration and challenges program for it to be viable). students to do their best work; This document is for informational purposes only. 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In this spirit, the University fosters open exchange of ideas among students, faculty, and the general Simmons community. 2| Simmons College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Course Catalog Simmons faculty and leadership have reimagined the • Master of Arts organization of the school’s academic disciplines. With • Department of Modern Languages and its new status as a university, in the fall of 2018 Literatures: Bachelor of Arts Simmons launched four new colleges structured differently from the traditional discipline silos of higher • Department of Philosophy: Bachelor of Arts education. The new structure enhances students’ exposure to interdisciplinary research and teaching; provides new pathways between undergraduate and College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health graduate programs; and develops even stronger Sciences experiential learning opportunities. The organization • School of Nursing reflects the school’s history of integrating academic study with experience for lifelong professional • Bachelor of Science development. • Master of Science Over more than a century, Simmons has developed a • Doctor of Nursing Practice distinct expertise in educating undergraduate women • Department of Behavior Analysis for their own empowerment. A commitment to student success is a hallmark of the University’s culture. Self- • Master of Science / Education Specialist directed inquiry coupled with mentoring builds • Doctor of Philosophy confidence and leadership skills. Graduates are leaders in professions-- such as Social Work, Nursing, Library • Department of Biology: Bachelor of Science Science, Communications and Business, among others - • Department of Chemistry and Physics: Bachelor - that have significant impact on families, communities, of Science workplaces and professions. • Department of Health Professions Education • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Health Professions Education SIMMONS UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGES AND • Doctor of Health Professions Education DEGREE PROGRAMS • Department of Nutrition Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and • Bachelor of Science Humanities • Master of Science • Department of Art and Music: Bachelor of Arts • Certificate in the Didactic Program in • Department of Children's Literature Dietetics • Master of Arts • Dietetic Internship Program • Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children • Department of Physical Therapy: Doctor of Physical Therapy • Dual Degree: Master of Arts in Children’s Literature / Master of Fine Arts in Writing for • Department of Psychology:Bachelor of Science Children • Department of Communications: Bachelor of College of Organizational, Computational, Arts and Information Sciences • Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Area • School of Library and Information Science Studies • Master of Science • Bachelor of Arts • Doctor of Philosophy • Master of Arts • School of Business: Bachelor of Science in • Department of English: Bachelor of Arts Business Administration • Department of History • Bachelor of Arts About Simmons| 3 • Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics: Bachelor of Science Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities and The College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice • Master of Arts in Gender and Cultural Studies / Master of Public Policy College of Social