2014–2015 ACADEMIC CATALOG QUINCY, ILLINOIS 2014-2015 ACADEMIC CATALOG POLICY CHANGES AND DISCLAIMER The provisions of this bulletin are not an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right, in its sole discre- A Catholic Franciscan University founded by tion and judgment, to make changes of any nature in the University academic program, courses, schedule or calendar which would include the elimination the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province and/or modification of programs, departments, degree offerings, as well as the rescheduling of classes, with or without extending the announced academic term, the cancellation of scheduled classes, or other academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the University’s rights set forth herein and the University’s right to change any provision or requirements set out in the catalog at any time. The official University academic catalog can be found online at www.quincy.edu. The University reserves the right to withdraw a student for cause at any time. GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT Quincy University has enacted a comprehensive information security program mandated by the Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule and the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act. The Director of Human Resources is designated as the Program Officer responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Program. A detailed description of the program is available in the Office of Human Resources. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Quincy University is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in its employment and personnel practices and its admission, education programs and activities, and treatment of students. It does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or political persuasion. Any grievances pertaining to discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT, 1974 In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (34 C.F.R. Part 99, as amended), Quincy University permits students access to their educational records. According to this law, parents as defined in the Internal Revenue Service code of 1954, Section 152, also are granted access to their dependent’s records. Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed 1800 College Avenue explanation of University procedures. In addition, Section 510 of the Veterans’ Education and Employment Act of 1976 (P. L. 94-502) provides that records and Quincy, Illinois 62301-2699 accounts of veterans and other students shall be available for examination by 217.228.5432 (automated) government representatives. 217.222.8020 www.quincy.edu GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC CALENDAR Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2014-2015 Academic Calendar 2014-2015 ..................3 Management Information Systems ........125 Fall Semester 2014 Mission And History ..................................4 Mathematics ............................................126 Aug. 15 Friday .................Residence Halls open for new students. Accreditation And Memberships ..............5 Music ........................................................129 Aug. 15-18 Fri.-Mon. ............New Student Orientation and Testing. General Information ..................................5 Nursing ...................................................133 Aug. 17 Sunday ..............Residence Halls open for returning students. Aug. 18 Monday .............Faculty/Student Conference Day. Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. including Fall MBA. Undergraduate Academic Policies Philosophy and Ethics .............................140 Aug. 26 Tuesday .............Late Registration and Add/Drop Period ends at 5:00 p.m., including A Session. And Procedures ..........................................7 Physical Education ...................................142 Aug. 27 Wednesday ......Courses dropped beginning this date receive a grade of “W.” Bonaventure Program ...................................7 Physics ......................................................146 Sept. 1 Monday .............Labor Day. No Classes. Sept. 16 Tuesday .............Last day to add internship/practicum/independent study courses. General Requirements For UG Degrees ........8 Political Science .......................................147 Sept. 19 Friday ................Last day to withdraw from A Session courses (by 4:30 p.m.). Registration ..................................................11 Pre-Professional Programs Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 Mon.-Fri. ............Franciscan Heritage Week (classes in session). Evaluation/Grading ......................................13 Pre-Actuarial Science ...........................150 Oct. 8 Wednesday ......Last day of A Session courses, except Professional Studies/MBA. Academic Honors .........................................17 Pre-EngineerIng ...................................151 Oct. 9-10 Thurs.-Fri. ..........No classes except Professional Studies/MBA. Oct. 10 Friday .................Last day of classes for Professional Studies A Session courses. Academic Standing ......................................17 Pre-Law .................................108, 147, 152 Oct. 13 Monday .............First day of B Session classes. Midterm grades due by 4:00 p.m. Special Credit Opportunities .......................19 Pre-Medical Sciences ......................65, 153 Oct. 20 Monday ............. Last day to add/drop B Session courses. Classes dropped after this date receive a Special Study Opportunities ........................20 Pre-Physical Therapy ......................54, 103 grade of “W.” Registration for Spring semester begins at 8:00 a.m. Academic Support Services .....................25 Psychological Studies ..............................154 Oct. 27 Monday .............Last day of Fall MBA classes. Undergraduate Admission ......................26 Psychology ...............................................155 Oct. 29 Wednesday ......First day of Winter MBA classes. Oct. 31 Friday .................Last day to withdraw from full semester courses (by 4:30 p.m.). Financial Policies ......................................31 Science .....................................................159 Nov. 3 Monday .............Formal registration ends (required for housing lottery). Undergraduate Financial Aid ..................35 Sociology .................................................160 Nov. 4 Tuesday .............Open registration begins. Student Life ..............................................39 Special Education ....................................161 Nov. 14 Friday .................Last day to withdraw from B Session courses (by 4:30 p.m.). Curricula And Courses .............................42 Sport Management .................................164 Nov. 26-30 Wed.-Sun. .........No Classes. (Thanksgiving Break) Dec. 1 Monday .............Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Undergraduate Programs & Courses ..........43 Theatre ....................................................166 Dec. 5 Friday .................Last day of classes. Last day of Winter MBA classes before Holiday Break. Art ..............................................................44 Theology ..................................................168 Dec. 8-11 Mon.-Thurs. ......Final Examinations. Aviation .....................................................49 University Courses ...................................172 Dec. 12 Friday .................Residence halls close at noon. Biology .......................................................53 Academic Success Skills ........................172 Dec. 15 Monday .............Grades due by noon. Business ......................................................58 Career Planning ....................................172 Spring Semester 2015 Chemistry and Forensic Science ................65 Early Exploratory Internships ..............172 Jan. 11 Sunday ..............Residence Halls open at noon. Church Music .............................................67 Quincy University Experience ..............172 Jan. 12 Monday ............. Faculty/Student Conference Day. Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. including Winter Clinical Laboratory Science .......................68 Honors Thesis .......................................172 MBA. Communication .........................................70 Senior-Year Experience ........................172 Jan. 19 Monday .............Martin Luther King Day; no classes meet except Professional Studies/MBA/MSE. Communication And Music Production ...75 Web Development and Design ..............174 Jan. 20 Tuesday .............Late Registration and Add/Drop Period ends at 5:00 p.m., including A Session. Jan. 21 Wednesday ......Courses dropped beginning this date receive a grade of “W”. Computer Science .....................................76 Women’s And Gender Studies ...............175 Feb. 10 Tuesday .............Last day to add internship/practicum/independent study courses. Criminal Justice .........................................79 Professional Studies (PS) .........................176 Feb. 13 Friday ................. Last day to withdraw from A Session courses (by 4:30 p.m.). Last day of Winter Digital Forensics ........................................82 Business Administration ......................178 MBA classes. Economics ..................................................83 Elementary Education