Rockhurst University Rockhurst University 2008–2010 Catalog 2008–2010 Catalog Learning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition www.rockhurst.edu ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 2008-2010 CATALOG The Rockhurst Seal, adopted in 1945, summarizes pictorially the inspi- ration and history of the University. In 1999, the seal was modified to reflect the institution’s new name: Rockhurst University (previously Rockhurst College). The shield in the center comprises four quarters separated by a cross with seven pillars, symbolizing the seven pillars of wisdom and the seven liberal arts. Reading clockwise, the moorcock is from the family shield of St. Thomas More, patron saint of Rockhurst. The stony, wooded hill represents the ground on which Rockhurst was built and for which it was named. The holly sprig is from the coat of arms of the Dowling family in honor of the University’s founder. The year 1910 is the founding year of Rockhurst. The quarter bars are from the family shield of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. The Latin words below the shield translate, “Wisdom has built herself a home.” 816-501-4000 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64110-2561 www.rockhurst.edu 1 Table of Contents Accreditation and Affiliations....................................................................................................5 The Mission, Values and History of Rockhurst University ........................................................6 Degrees Offered .........................................................................................................................8 Evening Programs ....................................................................................................................9 Health Sciences at Rockhurst University................................................................................10 Undergraduate Studies.............................................................................................................11 Undergraduate Admission......................................................................................................11 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................17 Undergraduate Financial Aid Programs and Policies ..............................................................23 Undergraduate Academic Policies...........................................................................................32 Course Policies ...............................................................................................................33 Grade Policies.................................................................................................................38 Degree Requirements .....................................................................................................45 Other Academic Policies.................................................................................................49 Enrollment Policies.........................................................................................................57 Administrative Policies ...................................................................................................61 The Curriculum.......................................................................................................................66 The Liberal Core Curriculum ................................................................................................66 College of Arts and Sciences ....................................................................................................71 Administration.......................................................................................................................71 Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions ................................................................72 School of Graduate and Professional Studies (Undergraduate) .............................................158 Administration.....................................................................................................................158 Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions ..............................................................160 Certificate Programs.............................................................................................................185 Helzberg School of Management (Undergraduate)................................................................187 Administration.....................................................................................................................187 Undergraduate Studies .........................................................................................................189 Curriculum Requirements....................................................................................................190 Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................196 Research College of Nursing..................................................................................................204 Administration.....................................................................................................................204 Academic Program Requirements.........................................................................................207 Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................208 Faculty .................................................................................................................................212 2 Special Undergraduate Academic and Co-Curricular Programs ............................................214 College Life............................................................................................................................223 Student Development .........................................................................................................223 Student Responsibilities and Community Standards of Behavior.........................................227 Athletic Programs.................................................................................................................228 Campus Security..................................................................................................................229 Graduate Studies....................................................................................................................231 Graduate Degrees Offered....................................................................................................231 Graduate Admission.............................................................................................................232 Graduate Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................233 Graduate Financial Aid Programs and Policies .....................................................................238 Graduate Academic Policies .................................................................................................242 Course Policies .............................................................................................................244 Grade Policies...............................................................................................................246 Certificates ...................................................................................................................248 Other Academic Policies...............................................................................................249 Enrollment Policies.......................................................................................................255 Administrative Policies .................................................................................................258 Graduate Courses Offered Through the College of Arts and Sciences ..................................262 School of Graduate and Professional Studies (Graduate) ......................................................263 Administration.....................................................................................................................263 Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions.......................................................................264 Helzberg School of Management (Graduate).........................................................................302 Administration.....................................................................................................................302 Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions.......................................................................304 Rockhurst Community..........................................................................................................321 Administration.....................................................................................................................321 Divisional and Departmental Chairpersons..........................................................................322 Faculty .................................................................................................................................324 Campus Facilities...................................................................................................................337 Rockhurst Traditions .............................................................................................................341 General