UNDERGRADUATE2016 – 2018 CATALOG caring • learning • integrity • faith • teamwork • service IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION Immaculata University is currently granted accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267) 284–5000; website: www.msche.org. The Immaculata University associates and baccalaureate business programs are currently granted accreditation and the accounting programs are also granted separate specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213; (913) 339-9356. Immaculata University, offering the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, and Master of Arts in Music Therapy, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; (703) 437-0700. The Master of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 887-6791. The Bachelor of Science program in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6835 Austin Center Blvd, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731-3101 The Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400. The Master of Arts program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP), 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.cacrep.org. The Doctor of Psychology Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA), 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979; email: [email protected]; web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation. Important Notice The provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and the University. Course content and regulations are constantly being reviewed and revised. The University reserves the right to withdraw courses, amend the content of courses, and change the arrangement of courses listed if circumstances necessitate such changes. Non-Discriminatory Policy Immaculata University is committed to the principle of equal educational opportunity without unlawful discrimination because of an applicant’s or student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, or other classifications protected by law or University policy. 2 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE2016 – 2018 CATALOG VOLUME LXXX 1145 King Road Immaculata PA 19345-0901 Phone: 610.647.4400 www.immaculata.edu 3 College of Graduate Studies MISSION STATEMENT Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates its students in a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world. Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice and peace. VISION In the IHM tradition, Immaculata will be a growing community of faith, learning, and service. GOALS Immaculata University has been built on the firm belief that the highest service a college can render its students is to prepare them for life, both the present life and the life to come. Immaculata University, aware of the demands of a changing world, offers students the means to grow as integral persons, responsible to God, the Church, and one another, and stimulates growth within a Christ-centered academic community. As a community of faith and learning, Immaculata dedicates all available resources to the search for truth. In this community, students are challenged to recognize and fulfill their roles as responsible persons and potential leaders in dedicated concern for and service to humanity and our world. The Immaculata faculty assists students in the pursuit of these goals. Immaculata’s program, based on the liberal arts, is designed to encourage logical and critical thought, independent study, and the integration of knowledge. The University strives to develop in students an aesthetic sense and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. In this intellectual atmosphere, the University hopes that students will comprehend the issues posed by human achievements and failures, and reach an understanding of the full meaning of the individual as a Christian witness in all phases of life. 4 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY CONTENTS Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................6 University Seal..........................................................................................................................................8 The University ..........................................................................................................................................9 Admission ..............................................................................................................................................15 Expenses, Payment Policy and Financial Aid .........................................................................................21 Academic Life ........................................................................................................................................34 Academic Policies and Procedures .........................................................................................................40 Academic Service Centers ....................................................................................................................46 Registration and Transcript Information ................................................................................................47 Recognition of Achievement ..................................................................................................................51 Student Development and Engagement ................................................................................................54 Gabriele Library .....................................................................................................................................58 College of Graduate Studies ..................................................................................................................59 Areas of Instruction ................................................................................................................................60 Art ..........................................................................................................................................................63 Biology, Data Systems and Mathematics ...............................................................................................66 Biology ..............................................................................................................................................66 Mathematics .....................................................................................................................................67 Mathematics-Data Sciences..............................................................................................................67 Information Systems .........................................................................................................................67 Business and Accounting .......................................................................................................................80 Chemistry ...............................................................................................................................................90 Education ...............................................................................................................................................94 English/Communication ......................................................................................................................101 Fashion Merchandising ........................................................................................................................110 Global Languages and Cultures ...........................................................................................................113 Health and Human Sciences ................................................................................................................119