UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2008/2009 Table of Contents Board of Directors...................................................................................................2 Information Sources ...............................................................................................3 Calendar...................................................................................................................4 The College ..............................................................................................................8 Accreditation and Memberships ...........................................................................9 Academic Support Services..................................................................................10 Admissions.............................................................................................................11 Financial Assistance..............................................................................................15 Tuition and Fees....................................................................................................22 Evening and CSM Saturday College...................................................................27 Service Learning ...................................................................................................29 Center for Transcultural Learning .....................................................................31 Study Abroad ........................................................................................................33 Student Life & Services........................................................................................34 Academic Regulations and Information .............................................................39 Degree Requirements............................................................................................53 Academic Programs..............................................................................................57 Courses of Study (Core Curriculum and Course Descriptions).......................59 Administration and Faculty...............................................................................174 Cooperating Agencies .........................................................................................189 1 July 1, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Abboud Jason L. Beiter Community Leader Area Manager Kiewit Building Group, Inc. Joseph T. Beveridge Pamela A. Christianson President & Chief Executive Officer Vice President & CFO Catholic Mutual Group DC Centre Norita Cooney, RSM Patrick J. Corrigan Leadership Team President & CEO Omaha Region, Sisters of Mercy Access Bank James R. Greisch Bernice Haney, Ph.D Managing Director Community Leader RSM McGladrey Roger M. Helgoth Jane Huerter Weekly President Community Leader Kirkham Michael Kathleen Jeffries Carol Kontor Community Leader Community Leader Marcia Koory Wende Kotouc Portfolio Mgr/Principal/VP Research Community Advisor Pflug Koory, LLC American National Bank Terry J. Kroeger Joan Laughlin, Ph.D Chief Executive Officer Community Leader Omaha World Herald Steven S. Martin Lloyd A. Meyer President & CEO Managing Principal Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Leo A Daly Marie Micheletto, RSM Daniel Padilla Psychotherapist Regional Branch Director Archdiocesan Consultation Service First National Bank Marilyn Ross, RSM Michon Rozmajzl, RSM Executive Director Professor Emerita Holy Name Housing Corporation Boise State University Kathryn Weil Simon Maryanne Stevens, RSM Community Leader President College of Saint Mary David Tew Doug Wilwerding Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Community Leader Bergan Mercy Medical Center . 2 July 1, 2008 INFORMATION SOURCES For additional specific information concerning the College, write or call one of the following: General Affairs of the College Information Center (399-2400) Academic Information Vice President for Academic Affairs (399-2693) Student Services Vice President for Student Development (399-2422) Academic Records Registrar (399-2442) Admissions Vice President for Enrollment Services (399-2407) Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid (399-2415) Business Matters Vice President for Financial Services (399-2427) Gifts and Bequests Vice President for Institutional Advancement (399-2477) Public Information Director of Public Relations (399-2454) Alumnae Affairs Coordinator of Alumnae (399-2456) Evening & CSM Saturday College Vice President for Enrollment Services (399-2407) Student Accounts Bursar (399-2650) Lincoln Campus - Weekend College Lincoln Campus Director (489-2900) In keeping with the Catholic principles upon which the College was founded and is operated, College of Saint Mary does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin. Although historically a college for women, College of Saint Mary is in compliance with applicable Federal and state laws prohibiting sex discrimination. College of Saint Mary is an equal opportunity employer. College of Saint Mary has made modifications to its buildings and grounds in order to provide all of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors with equal access to its programs, events and facilities. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College has taken measures to assure that students with disabilities have access to its academic programs and to provide them with the auxiliary aids necessary to help them reach their degree objectives. For additional information, assistance in accommodating individual needs, or for the lodging of any complaints or grievances concerning these Federal regulations, contact the Achievement Center Director, (402) 399-2366. The catalog is compiled and published by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, College of Saint Mary, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106; telephone, (402) 399-2693. The information in this catalog was accurate at the time of publishing; it is subject to change without prior notice and without obligation. 3 July 1, 2008 2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER: AUGUST 2008: Wed. 13 – Fri. 15 Faculty In-service Sat. 16 New Students Arrive for Move-In Mon. 18 - Tue. 19 Advising/Registration for Students Wed. 20 DAY AND EVENING CLASSES BEGIN Sat. 23 MASTER IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CLASSES BEGIN Mon. 25 Opening Convocation: Dedication of the 2008-09 Academic Year – 1:00 p.m. Wed. 27 Last Day to Drop/Add/Late Registration for Day/Evening Fri. 22 – Sun. 24 LINCOLN WEEKEND CLASSES BEGIN #1 September 2008: Mon. 1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED Fri. 5 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CLASSES BEGIN Sat. 6 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING CLASSES BEGIN Mon. 8 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 12– Sun. 14 Lincoln Weekend College #2 Mon. 15 Academic Division Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Mon. 22 Faculty Assembly, Meeting Room, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 26 – Sun. 28 Lincoln Weekend College #3 Mon. 29 Faculty Forum (IF NEEDED), Meeting Room 12:45 p.m. October 2008: Fri. 3 – Sun. 5 CSM CELEBRATION DAYS Mon. 6 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Mon. 6 – Fri. 9 Mid-Term Week Fri. 10 – Sun. 12 Lincoln Weekend College #4 (Mid-Term) Mon. 13 – Tue. 14 FALL BREAK – NO CLASSES Fri. 17 Mid-Term Grades Due in IQ Web by 5:00 p.m. Mon. 20 Academic Division Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 24 – Sun. 26 Lincoln Weekend College #5 Mon. 27 Faculty Assembly, Meeting Room, 12:45 p.m. Mon. 27 – Fri. Nov. 7 Focused Registration for Spring 2009 November 2008: Mon. 3 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri . 7 – Sun. 9 Lincoln Weekend college #6 Mon. 10 Academic Division Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 14 5:00 p.m. – Last Day to Withdraw from Lincoln AND DAY/EVE classes Fri. 21 – Sun. 23 Lincoln Weekend College #7 Mon. 17 Thanksgiving Luncheon Mon. 24 Faculty Assembly, Meeting Room, 12:45 p.m. Wed. 26 – Sun. 30 THANKSGIVING VACATION FOR STUDENTS Thu. 27 – Fri. 28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED Sat. 29 Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASSES December 2008: 4 July 1, 2008 Mon. 1 CLASSES RESUME Mon. 1 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 5 – Sun. 7 Lincoln Weekend College #8 (Finals) Mon. 8 Academic Division Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 12 Lincoln Weekend Grades Due in IQ Web by 5:00 p.m. Mon. 15 Faculty Forum (IF NEEDED), Meeting Room 12:45 p.m. Tue. 16 – Fri. 19 FINAL EXAMS Sat. 20 Graduate Grades Due by 12:00 p.m. Sat. 20 Winter Graduation – 7:00 p.m. Mon. 22 CHRISTMAS VACATION FOR STUDENTS BEGINS Tues. 23 Day/Evening final grades due Mon. 24 – Wed. 31 GIFT HOLIDAYS, COLLEGE CLOSED Sat. 27 – Sun. 28 New Year’s Holiday - NO CLASSES SPRING SEMESTER: January 2009: Thu. 1 NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY, COLLEGE CLOSED Fri. 2 College Offices Open Wed. 7 & Thu. 8 Faculty In-service and Meetings Fri. 9 ADVISING/REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS Mon. 12 DAY and EVENING CLASSES BEGIN Fri. 16 Last Day for Late Day/Evening Registration Drop/Add Mon. 19 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 23 – Sun. 25 LINCOLN WEEKEND CLASSES BEGIN Mon. 26 Faculty Forum (IF NEEDED), Meeting Room 12:45 p.m. February 2009: Fri. 6 – Sun. 8 LINCOLN WEEKEND COLLEGE #2 Mon. 2 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Mon. 9 Academic Division Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 20 – Sun. 22 Lincoln Weekend College #3 Mon. 16 Faculty Assembly, Meeting Room, 12:45 p.m. Mon. 23 Faculty Forum (IF NEEDED), Meeting Room 12:45 p.m. March 2009: Mon. 2 Faculty Committee Meetings, 12:45 p.m. Fri. 6 – Sun. 8 Lincoln Weekend College #4 (Mid-Terms) Mon. 9 – Fri. 13 Mid-Term Week Mon. 9 – Fri. 13 SPRING BREAK Fri. 13 Lincoln Weekend Mid-Term Grades