Cambridge College Academic Catalog 2004-2005 Regional Centers Cambridge, MA Springfield, MA 1000 Massachusetts Avenue 570 Cottage Street 617-868-1000 800-877-4723 413-747-0204 800-829-4723 Lawrence, MA 60 Island Street www.cambridgecollege.edu 978-738-0502 Chesapeake, VA 1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 300 757-424-0333 (VA) 252-337-6333 (NC) Augusta, GA The Lamar Building, Suite 1000 753 Broad Street 706-821-3965 Puerto Rico 55 Aguadilla Street, Suite 302, San Juan 787-977-0101 787-977-0235 Accreditation Cambridge College is accredited by the New England Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. guarantee of every course or program offered, or the compe- Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New tence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds crite- assurance about the quality of opportunities available to stu- ria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically dents who attend the institution. applied through a peer review process. An accredited col- Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New lege or university is one which has available the necessary England Association should be directed to the administrative resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives Commission on Institutions of Higher Education reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the fore- New England Association of Schools and Colleges seeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433 through accreditation. Telephone (781) 271-0022. E-Mail: [email protected] Authorization and Approval Massachusetts — All Cambridge College’s degree pro- Tennessee — Cambridge College is authorized by the grams are authorized by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Tennessee Higher Education Commission to offer the follow- Education. Cambridge College programs preparing students ing programs: M.Ed. in Education and the C.A.G.S. in for educator licensure are approved by the Massachusetts Educational Leadership with concentrations in Curriculum Department of Education, and are subject to its regulations and Instruction, School Administration, and Special and standards. Education. (Authorization must be renewed each year, based In addition to the Cambridge campus, authorized instruc- on evaluation of educational quality, business practices, tional sites are located in Springfield, Lawrence, and Newton health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.) (Newton-Wellesley Hospital). Virginia — Cambridge College is certified by the State California — Cambridge College is approved by the Bureau Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to operate for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education to offer as an institution of higher education and to confer degrees at the following programs in the state of California: M.Ed. in the regional center at 1403 Greenbriar Parkway, Suite 300, Education, School Administration, School Guidance in Chesapeake, Virginia. The following programs are Counselor, Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities; approved: bachelor’s degrees in Multidisciplinary Studies, and C.A.G.S. in Educational Leadership. Psychology, Human Services, and Management Studies; Master of Education programs in Education, Mathematics Georgia — Cambridge College is authorized under the (5-8), Mathematics Education, School Guidance Counselor, Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities, School 1990. The College meets the requirements of the Nonpublic Administration; and C.A.G.S. programs in Curriculum and Postsecondary Education Commission to offer selected pro- Instruction and in School Administration; Master of grams in the state of Georgia: M.Ed. in School Management/E-Commerce. Administration, School Guidance, School Library, and Special Education; C.A.G.S. in Educational Leadership in Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico Council on Higher Curriculum and Instruction, School Administration, and Education has authorized Cambridge College to offer gradu- Special Education Administration. ate courses of the National Institute for Teaching Excellence leading to a Master of Education degree. Cambridge College Academic Catalog 2004-2005 Cambridge College 1000 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 868-1000 (800) 877-4723 www.cambridgecollege.edu Academic Catalog 2004-2005 Cambridge August 2004 College Welcome College Calendar Continued on opposite page. It is with great hope and pride that I welcome you to our shared journey. Since 1971, Cambridge College has made Fall 2004/2005 the dream of higher education a reality for nearly 10,000 tal- September ented and motivated working adults. We are honored to 06 Labor Day — no classes, offices closed include you in that group, and know that you have come to 11-15 New students registration/orientation us with much to teach, as well as much to learn. 16,18 Management registration & seminar This catalog will be your guide for the journey we are taking 18 Term begins for all programs together. I know that you will use it wisely as you make your way toward the goals you have set — and in the unexpected October turns you may take as well. 01 Last day for loan submission for students whose loan award year ends in 1/2005 As the saying goes, “it’s not where you start, it’s where you 01 Last day for Drop/Add, independent/focused study finish.” You are beginning from an important place, from new submissions and renewed commitments to learning; and I have every 11 Columbus Day — classes held, offices closed confidence that your Cambridge College journey will bring 16 Graduate Workshops you even further than you now dream possible. November The very best of luck to you, Nov. 1-Dec. 3 Exit interviews for students with loans who Eileen Moran Brown are completing their programs in 1/2005 Chancellor/Founder, Cambridge College 11 Veterans Day observed — classes held, offices closed 13 Graduate Workshops 25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday — no classes, offices closed December 01-31 Continuing students web registration for spring term 03 Independent Learning/Research Project due to faculty Dec. 20-Jan. 02 Winter Recess — no classes Dec. 24 Offices closed Dec. 27 Christmas Day (observed) — offices closed Dec 31 Offices closed January 03 New Year’s Day (observed) — classes resume, offices closed 08 Term ends for graduate programs 15 Term ends for undergraduate programs 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — classes held, offices closed 24 Fall 2004 degree conferral date © August 2004, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA 2 Cambridge, MA 1-800-877-4723 www.cambridgecollege.edu Cambridge Academic Catalog 2004-2005 College August 2004 College Calendar For additional calendar information, go to Cambridge College web site. On home page, click on Student Services, then on Academic Calendar. Spring 2005 Summer 2005 January May 22-29 New students registration/orientation 21 New students registration/orientation 27,29 Management registration & seminar June 29 Term begins for all programs 01-03 New students registration/orientation February 06 Term begins for undergraduate programs 01 Grade reports/acknowledgement letters of completion 09,11 Management registration & seminar mailed to NITE January degree recipients 11 Term begins for graduate programs 11 Last day for Drop/Add, Independent/focused study June 11-July 14 Exit interviews for students with loans who submissions are completing their programs in 8/2005 13 Celebration of achievement in Savannah, GA 17 Last day for Drop/Add, Independent/focused study 21 Presidents’ Day — classes held, offices closed submissions March 25 NITE programs begin (students arrive) Mar. 7-May 3 Exit interviews for students with loans who July are completing their programs in 5/2005 04 Independence Day observed — no classes, offices 11 Last day for loan submission for students whose loan closed award year ends in 5/2005 18 Independent Learning/Research Project due to faculty 12 Graduate Workshops 30 All graduate programs end April August 01-30 Continuing students web registration for summer term 01-31 Continuing students web registration for fall term 13-14 Cap and gown distribution, graduation materials dis- 06 NITE programs end seminated — 5:00-8:00 p.m. 06 Term ends for undergraduate programs 16 Graduate Workshops 22 Summer 2004 degree conferral date 18 Patriots’ Day — classes held, offices closed 18-22 Spring break — offices open, some classes held 20 Independent Learning/Research Project due May 10 Last day for loan submission for students whose loan award year ends in 8/2005 21 Term ends for graduate programs 28 Term ends for undergraduate programs 30 Memorial Day — no classes, offices closed June 05 Commencement Exercises Cambridge, MA 3 1-800-877-4723 www.cambridgecollege.edu Academic Catalog 2004-2005 Cambridge August 2004 College Contents Accreditation, Authorization School of Management . .183 and Approval . .inside front cover Management Faculty . .184 Welcome . .2 Academic Program Charts . .185 College Calendar . .2 Management Courses . .189 Contents . .4 Admission . .200 Cambridge College . .5 International Students . .203 Mission and Values . .5 Financial Aid and Student Loans . .205 History