Undergraduate Catalog 2014 – 15 Updated Summer 2014 1 Telephone Numbers 610 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087-3698 Academic Affairs ..................................... 610-902-1058 Graduate Studies Fax ............................. 610-902-8522 ADA/504 Coordinator ............................. 610-902-8206 Holy Spirit Library ................................... 610-902-8538 Admissions (Undergraduate) ................. 610-902-8552 Provost’s Office ...................................... 610-902-8301 Admissions Email ........................... [email protected] Provost Fax ............................................ 610-902-8797 Admissions Fax ...................................... 610-902-8508 Public Safety .......................................... 610-902-8245 Affirmative Action ................................... 610-902-8206 Registrar (Transcripts, Records) ............ 610-902-8548 Alumni Office .......................................... 610-902-8256 Registrar Fax ......................................... 610-902-8309 Assessment of Prior Learning ................ 610-902-8795 Residence Life ....................................... 610-902-8410 Athletics .................................................. 610-902-8387 Study Abroad Program .......................... 610-902-8383 Bookstore ............................................... 610-902-8526 Business Office (Student Billing) ............ 610-902-8164 Cabrini College Website .................... www.cabrini.edu Campus Ministry .................................... 610-902-8225 Cavalier Express Center ........................ 610-902-8188 Snow Closing Number: .......................... 610-902-THAW Cavalier Express Center Fax ................. 610-902-8309 (KYW 1060 AM) Delaware County Center for Career 523 (day classes), 2523 (evening classes) and Professional Development ............ 610-902-8305 Center for Student Engagement and Leadership .................................... 610-902-8407 Children’s School ................................... 610-964-6112 Dining Services ...................................... 610-902-8505 Dixon Center .......................................... 610-225-3904 Faculty Support ...................................... 610-902-8310 Financial Aid, Scholarships .................... 610-902-8107 Right to Modify Financial Aid Fax .................................... 610-902-8426 Information in this Catalog refers to the 2014–15 academic year. The College reserves the right to change General Information ............................... 610-902-8100 requirements and regulations, as well as dates, Graduate Studies ................................... 610-902-8500 schedules, courses and programs. 2 President’s Message Dear Students, Taking a look through this catalog, I am envious of the decisions you have to make about the Education of the Heart that awaits you. Within these pages you’ll find a treasure of opportunities to feed your intellectual passion, advance your knowledge of the world, and participate in real-world problem-solving that will prepare you for your future career. It doesn’t get much better than that! Cabrini College’s Education of the Heart was inspired by our namesake, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. This saint began her life as a school teacher, and she believed that a true education doesn’t just enlighten the mind, but educates the whole person. That Education of the Heart begins here. From the sciences to philosophy to business to the fine arts, this undergraduate catalog is a compendium of the liberal arts tradition, so I entreat you to spend time reading through it. If you are unsure of where to begin or what courses to take, talk to your family, peers, and especially your academic advisor. But above all, be true to your own interests and your own goals. If you’re not sure what your goals or interests are, this catalog presents the chance to discover what moves you. Cabrini College offers more than 30 majors, each grounded by the Justice Matters core curriculum that blends rigorous academics with self-awareness and service. Each course in every major is taught by accomplished faculty who are experts in their fields and who want to mentor you to success. Cabrini faculty are here to help you learn and to foster your leadership abilities, so I encourage you to get to know the faculty by studying and working alongside them. You only get one chance at the college experience that will help you become the person you want to be, so seize the day and take full advantage of the abundant opportunities Cabrini College offers you. It will make all the difference between having an ordinary college experience or one where you Do Something Extraordinary. In the Cabrini tradition, Donald B. Taylor, Ph.D. President 3 Counseling and Psychological Services .................................................... 38 Contents Athletics and Recreation ............................................................................ 38 The Dixon Center ....................................................................................... 39 Telephone Numbers ................................................................................ 2 Health Services .......................................................................................... 40 President’s Message ............................................................................... 3 Residence Life ............................................................................................ 40 Academic Calendar ................................................................................. 7 Student Diversity Initiatives ........................................................................ 41 General Information ................................................................................. 9 Dining Services ........................................................................................... 41 The Mission of Cabrini College .............................................................. 9 Costs and Expenses ............................................................................. 42 Goals ..................................................................................................... 9 Tuition and Fees for 2014–15 .............................................................. 42 Qualities of a Liberally Educated Person ............................................. 10 Enrollment Deposits ............................................................................ 43 Statement of Catholic Identity .............................................................. 11 Payments ............................................................................................ 43 Charter of Core Values ........................................................................ 11 Payment Plan Option .......................................................................... 43 The Wolfington Center ......................................................................... 12 Delinquent Accounts ........................................................................... 43 Service Learning ................................................................................. 12 Late Fees ............................................................................................ 43 Accreditation........................................................................................ 13 Tuition and Fee Refund Policy ............................................................ 43 Memberships ....................................................................................... 13 Refund Policy for Summer Sessions ................................................... 44 Acceptable-Use Policy ......................................................................... 14 Refund Policy for Accelerated Courses ............................................... 44 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ........................... 14 Room and Board Plan Refund Policy .................................................. 44 Equal Employment Policy .................................................................... 15 Housing Security Deposit .................................................................... 44 Disability Resource Center (DRC) ....................................................... 16 Property Damage Charges .................................................................. 45 Cavalier Express Center ...................................................................... 17 Disbursement of Monies from Student Accounts ................................. 45 The College ........................................................................................... 18 Non-Matriculated Students .................................................................. 45 A Brief History ..................................................................................... 18 Auditing ............................................................................................... 45 The Student Body ................................................................................ 18 Financial Aid ......................................................................................... 46 Academic Programs ............................................................................ 19 Determining Financial Need ................................................................ 46 The Campus ........................................................................................ 19 Financial Aid Cost of Attendance