LASE ll CO ll EGE CATA L OG 2010–2011 Cover design by Heather Chalone Graphic Design, Class of 2011 Lasell College 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466 (617) 243-2000 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Michael B. Alexander President Accreditation The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Massachusetts Department of Education National Association for the Education of Young Children Lasell College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evi- dence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433 (781) 271-0022, (781) 271-0950 Fax This catalog is published as a source of information for prospective students and for the general public. The College reserves the right at any time to revise course and program offerings, requirements, and other information described herein. Lasell College admits students of any age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Furthermore, the College subscribes fully to all federal and state legislation prohibiting discrimination against applicants, faculty and all other employees for reasons of age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap. Lasell College Catalog 2010–2011 Contents Calendar ..............................................................................................4 General Information ............................................................................6 Undergraduate Admission ....................................................................9 Undergraduate Academic Information ...............................................13 Academic Policies ..............................................................................37 Undergraduate Student Life ...............................................................60 Undergraduate Fees and Expenses ......................................................64 Undergraduate Student Financial Planning ........................................71 Programs of Study ..............................................................................80 Academic Departments and Undergraduate Majors ...........................81 Undergraduate Minors .....................................................................161 Graduate and Professional Studies ...................................................175 Course Descriptions .........................................................................191 Directory ..........................................................................................281 Directions to Lasell .........................................................................295 Campus Map ........................................................................... 296-297 Index ................................................................................................298 Visitors to the College are always welcome. The Admission Office at 1844 Commonwealth Avenue in Newton is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and by appointment on Saturday during the College year. It is requested that personal interviews be arranged in advance by letter, by telephoning (617) 243- 2225, or online at www.lasell.edu. 4 LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2010 – 2011 Academic Calendar 2010 SEPT 1 WED Graduate New Student Orientation 3 FRI Residence Halls Open to New Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 4 SAT Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation- Undergraduate) 5 SUN Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 6 MON Labor Day Residence Halls Open to Returning Students - Undergraduate Enrollment Confirmation for Returning Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 7 TUES FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – ALL STUDENTS Graduate Session I Begins 10 FRI Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Main and Session I 14 TUES Add /Drop Deadline – Undergraduate Students OCT 1 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I 11 MON No Classes - Columbus Day (Undergraduate students only) 15 FRI Make-up Day for Columbus Day (for Monday-only classes) Study Abroad Office Approval Deadline Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students 16-17 SAT-SUN Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend 18 MON Graduate Session I Ends 21 THURS Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. Graduate Session I 22 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due - 12:00 Noon – Undergraduate Students 25 MON Graduate Session II Begins 28 THURS Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Session II NOV 7 SUN Admissions Open House - Undergraduate 5 FRI Study Abroad Registrar’s Office Approval Deadline 8-12 MON-FRI Academic Planning Week 11 THURS No Classes – Veterans Day 12 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline – All Students 13 SAT Lasell College Founder’s Day 15 MON Spring Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Spring Registration Begins – Graduate Students 19 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II 24 WED Thanksgiving Recess Begins 29 MON Classes Resume DEC 5 SUN Graduate Session II Ends 6-10 MON-FRI Fall Connected Learning Symposium 8 WED Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. Graduate Session II 10 FRI Last Day of Classes for All Students Graduation Application Deadline for May Completion 13 MON Reading Day – Undergraduate Students 13-16 MON-THURS Final Exam Period – Graduate Students 14-18 TUES-SAT Final Exam Period – Undergraduate Students Winter Recess Begins After Last Exam 21 TUES Final Grades Due at 12:00 Noon – All Students 2011 JAN 3-15 MON-SAT Winter Intensive Sessions – Graduate Student 4 TUES Add/Drop Deadline 5 WED Course Withdrawal Deadline 11 TUES New Graduate Students’ Orientation 17 MON Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Residence Halls Open to All Undergraduate Students LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2010 – 2011 5 Academic Calendar 18 TUES Enrollment Confirmation for All Undergraduate Students Final Grades Due at 4 p.m. Winter Session Winter Orientation – Undergraduate Students 19 WED FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – ALL STUDENTS Graduate Session I Begins 24 MON Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Main and Session I 26 WED Add/Drop – Undergraduate Students FEB 11 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I 21 MON No Classes – Presidents’ Day 25 FRI Make-up Day for Presidents’ Day (for Monday only classes) Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students MARCH 4 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due -12:00 Noon – Undergraduate Students 1 TUES Graduate Session I Ends 4 FRI Final Grades Due at 4 p.m. Graduate Session I 12 SAT Spring Recess Begins - All Students 21 MON Classes Resume – All Students Graduate Session II Begins 24 THURS Course Withdrawal Deadline – All Students Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Session II 26 SAT Lasell Day – Undergraduate Students 28-Apr 1 MON-FRI Academic Planning Week APRIL 4 MON Fall Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Fall & Summer Registration Begins - Graduate Students 8 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II 18 MON No classes – Patriot’s Day (Undergraduate students only) 22 FRI Make-up Day for Patriot’s Day (for Monday only classes) 25-29 MON-FRI Spring Connected Learning Symposium MAY 1 SUN Graduate Session II Ends 3 TUES Last Day of Classes – All Students Graduation Application Deadline for December & August Completion 4 WED Reading Day – Undergraduate Students Final Grades Due at 4 p.m. Graduate Session II 4 -10 WED-TUES Final Exam Period – Graduate Students 5-10 THUR-TUES Final Exam Period (Includes Saturday) – Undergraduate Students 11 WED Final Grades Due at 12:00 Noon for Graduating Undergraduate and Graduate Students Graduate New Student Orientation 12 THURS Final Grades Due at 4 p.m. for All Students 15 SUN Commencement 16 MON Summer Session I Begins – Graduate Students 19 THURS Add/Drop Deadline – Graduate Summer Session I JUNE 10 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline – Graduate Summer Session I 26 SUN Summer Session I Ends – Graduate Students 28 TUES Graduate New Student