SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Undergraduate College Catalog Winona Campus 2007–2009 This catalog contains information relating to “the College,” which offers the bachelor of arts program and the co-curricular undergraduate experience at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The program of study is based in the liberal arts and offered in a residential setting on the Winona campus. 700 Terrace Heights Winona, MN 55987-1399 507-452-4430 / Toll-free 800-635-5987 [email protected] www.smumn.edu •••••••••••• SCHOOLS OF GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS For information on bachelor of science completion, graduate and certificate programs offered through the Twin Cities campus, contact: 612-728-5100 or 866-437-2788 [email protected] www.smumn.edu For information on graduate and certificate programs offered through the Winona campus, contact: 507-457-7500 or 800-635-5987, Ext. 7500 [email protected] www.smumn.edu M.Ed. Teaching & Learning: 507-457-6635 or 800-273-6075 or [email protected] Master of Arts Instruction: 800-635-5987 x 6622 or [email protected] Professional Development: 800-273-6075 or [email protected] For information on bachelor of science completion, graduate and certificate programs offered through the Rochester Center, contact: 507-285-1410 or 877-768-4545 [email protected] www.smumn.edu COVER PHOTO The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona campus is situated among the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley. CONTENTS Mission . .3 The University . .4 Admission . .7 Fees . .9 Financial Aid . .11 Scholarships . .14 Academic Standards . .16 Academic Policies and Procedures . .20 Academic Curriculum . .29 Undergraduate Departments and Programs . .35 Academic Enhancement . .199 Student Life . .206 Institutes and Affiliated Programs . .210 Graduate and Professional Programs . .212 Roster . .214 Calendar . .231 Index . .233 The university reserves the right to revise, supplement, and otherwise amend the policies and pro- cedures contained in this catalog. The university further reserves the right to cancel programs and courses, for any reason. The university also reserves the right to change the curriculum and may make such changes without notice to students. This catalog should not be read as a guarantee of the classes or courses set out herein. Printed in Canada 2 Mission Mission Enriched by the Catholic, Lasallian heritage, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. Mission Statement In the Lasallian spirit of faith and zeal, Saint Mary’s University—a global and diverse learning community —serves students through relevant and innovative educational programs, experiences, and enterprises. The university is nourished by its Catholic intellectual, moral, and cultural traditions and is inspired by excel- lence in teaching as modeled by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The hallmark of the university is its commitment to serve the needs of individual learners and pro- mote life-long learning in a variety of contexts: • The College integrates undergraduate education in the liberal arts with a residential experience to chal- lenge and support students in their intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional development. • The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs provides relevant and rigorous academic experi- ences for adult learners through an integration of practical, professional, and ethical education offered in dynamic and caring environments. • Enterprising outreach and consulting programs provide a wide range of services that promote individ- ual growth and organizational development. The Saint Mary’s University community, together and by association, is dedicated to quality, diversity, acces- sibility, social justice, and sound stewardship in all its endeavors. Vision Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will transform society, one learner at a time, so that faith, zeal, service, and leadership – all directed toward the common good – become society’s defining hallmarks. (Approved by Board of Trustees, May 7, 2004) 3 The University SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Bishop Patrick R. Heffron, the second bishop of Winona, founded Saint Mary’s in 1912 to provide higher education for young men in southern Minnesota’s Diocese of Winona and surrounding areas. In its early years, the university operated as an academy and junior college. In 1925, it became a four-year liberal arts college. The descendants of 19th-century settlers in Minnesota and Wisconsin thus received a classical education from a highly educated faculty composed primarily of diocesan clergy. The students of the early decades became religious, professional, and business leaders in their communities. Since 1933 the university has been administered by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is dedicated to advancing the educational and career goals of today’s students. Today the major academic units of the university are the College, offering the bachelor of arts degree based in the liberal arts, and the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, offering bachelor of science completion degrees, undergraduate certificates, master’s degrees, graduate certificates, advanced graduate certificates, a specialist degree, and a doctoral degree, all based on a career-oriented curriculum. The university also offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Nairobi, Kenya. Today SMU has more than 5,800 students enrolled in under- graduate, graduate and certificate programs at locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nairobi. At the coeducational, residential Winona campus, located in the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley, the undergraduate College curriculum combines traditional liberal arts and sciences with career preparation in a student-centered environment. SMU’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) is among the largest providers of graduate education in Minnesota. A pioneer in outreach education since 1984, the SGPP creates communities of learning when and where they are needed, serving both adult learners and the broader educational needs of society. Programs are offered at the university’s Twin Cities and Winona campuses, with courses offered at centers in Rochester and Apple Valley and sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Degrees/Awards offered by the University: Undergraduate Certificates Three-Year Diploma (Nairobi) B.A. Bachelor of Arts B.Ed. Bachelor of Education (Nairobi) B.S. Bachelor of Science Graduate Certificates M.A. Master of Arts M.A.S. Master of African Studies (Nairobi) M.B.A. Master of Business Administration M.Ed. Master of Education M.S. Master of Science Advanced Graduate Certificates Ed.S. Education Specialist Ed.D. Doctorate of Education Learning in the Lasallian Tradition Learning at Saint Mary’s University is active, collaborative, and contextual, and is supported by a Lasallian commitment to serve the needs of individual learners. 4 The University The College integrates undergraduate education in the liberal arts with a residential experience to challenge and support students in their intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional develop- ment. The academic program of the College offers courses in general education, including a required core and elective courses, and in a disciplinary major of the student’s choice. The co-curricular pro- gram of the College provides students with opportunities for positive community participation, faith- formation, service, and athletic competition. This educational programming produces graduates who: • are competent in a major; • have acquired a breadth of knowledge and exposure to approaches to understanding the human condition; • have developed skills for life-long learning; and • possess a Lasallian disposition toward leadership and service. The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) provides relevant and rigorous aca- demic experiences for adult learners through an integration of practical, professional, and ethical education offered in dynamic and caring environments. The academic program of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs offers coursework from the undergraduate through the doc- toral level. The SGPP supports the individual learning expectations of each student and acknowl- edges the wealth of experience and prior learning that each adult learner brings to the classroom. At the conclusion of all programs of study, graduates are expected to be able to: • demonstrate competence in their professional fields; • communicate effectively in a variety of modes; • work effectively with diverse populations; • demonstrate critical thinking skills; • understand the ethical implications of their actions; and • continue learning throughout their lives. Accreditation, Registration and Approval Saint Mary’s University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 312/263-0456 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational pro- grams would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. The university is on the list maintained