The Felician Sisters conduct three colleges: Felician College Lodi and Rutherford, New Jersey 07644 Villa Maria College Buffalo, New York 14225 Madonna University Livonia, Michigan 48150 MADONNA UNIVERSITY The , the first initial of Madonna, is a tribute to Mary, the patroness of Madonna University. The flame symbolizes the Holy Spirit, the source of all knowledge, and signifies the fact that liberal arts education is the aim of Madonna University whose motto is Sapientia Desursum (Wisdom from Above). The upward movement of the slanted implies continuous commitment to meeting the ever growing educational needs and assurance of standards of academic quality. The box enclosing the is symbolic of unity through ecumenism. The heavy bottom line of the box signifies the Judeo-Christian foundation of the University. (The Madonna University logo was adopted in 1980) Madonna University guarantees the right to equal education opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disabilities. The crest consists of the Franciscan emblem, which is a cross and the two pierced hands of Christ and St. Francis. The Felician Sisters' emblem is the pierced Heart of Mary, with a host symbolizing the adoration of the Eucharist through the Immaculate Heart, to which the Community is dedicated. The University motto, Sapientia Desursum, is translated “Wisdom from Above”. MADONNA UNIVERSITY Undergraduate Bulletin Volume 38, 2004 - 2006 (Effective as of Term I, 2004) Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Livonia, Michigan 48150-1173 (734) 432-5300 (800) 852-4951 TTY (734) 432-5753 FAX (734) 432-5393 email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.madonna.edu Madonna University guarantees the right to equal educational opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disabilities. We Invite You to Join Our Learning Community... Regardless of what brought you to Madonna University for the first time, we are pleased that you are considering one or more of our many academic programs to prepare you for an enriching career, for graduate studies, or for the sheer joy of learning. In regis- tering for classes here, you join over 4,500 students who are pursuing their studies in a Catholic Christian atmosphere, which also pro- motes respect for the dignity of all people, concern for the earth and environment, and peace among people of all countries and in our own blessed country, according to the Franciscan tradition. As you proceed to graduation, you will join over 20,000 graduates who have completed degree and certificate programs and who have joined the ranks of productive citizens who work primarily in southeast Michigan in business, education, cultural, social serv- ice, technical, health, and legal fields. During the in-between years, we encourage you to take full advantage of the resouces, faculty, library, computer, tutoring/mentoring, and other services available to our students. Campus clubs, service learning, athletic opportunities, internships, lectures, book and film discussions, retreats, and other opportunities continue to expand. You are invited to participate in these activities to enhance your educational experiences. We have also expanded our geographical outreach with two new centers in Orchard Lake and in Southgate (Downriver) for your convenience. Madonna University is on the move, planning for the future -- for your future and for the future of younger students still prepar- ing to engage in the wonderful enterprise of higher education. We trust that this Bulletin will assist you in engaging more fully in your college education. We are committed to promoting your “intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth”. Sincerely, Sister Rose Marie Kujawa, CSSF, Ph.D. President TABLE OF CONTENTS University Seal.......................................................................................Inside Front Cover University Calendar..............................................................................................................4 Section I. University Overview............................................................................................5 The University................................................................................................................8 Academic Options........................................................................................................12 Admissions...................................................................................................................14 Tuition and Fees...........................................................................................................17 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................20 Student Services...........................................................................................................27 Student Support Services .............................................................................................29 University Policies .......................................................................................................31 Section II. Academic Goals and Competencies, and Plans of Study.................................39 Degree Requirements / First-Year-of-College Experience ..........................................40 Graduation Requirements.............................................................................................41 General Education Requirements.................................................................................42 Catholic Integrated Core Curriculum...........................................................................45 College Departments and Programs.............................................................................46 Undergraduate Programs of Study ..............................................................................48 Plans of Study ..............................................................................................................49 Section III. Course Descriptions ........................................................................................87 Course Numbering Guidelines.....................................................................................88 Course Descriptions .....................................................................................................88 Section IV. Directories / Index / Maps............................................................................139 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................140 Officers of Administration .........................................................................................140 Faculty........................................................................................................................141 Administrative and Academic Support Staff .............................................................148 Index...........................................................................................................................150 Campus Plans and Maps.....................................................................................155-156 University Logo......................................................................................Inside Back Cover 3 MADONNA UNIVERSITY CALENDAR TERM I — FALL 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 Faculty Conference Aug. 30 Aug. 29 Aug. 28 Community Gathering Sept. 1 Aug. 31 Aug. 30 Final Registration Sept. 3 Sept. 2 Sept. 1 Classes Begin Sept. 7 Sept. 6 Sept. 5 Add-Drop Period Sept. 7-11 Sept. 6-10 Sept. 5-9 Filing Deadline: Application for Graduation: Winter Term, May Sept. 30 Sept. 30 Sept. 29 Mail/Fax-In/Web Registration Begins: Winter Term Oct. 25 Oct. 24 Oct. 23 Final Date: Election of S Grade Oct. 29 Oct. 28 Oct. 27 Comprehensive Examinations: Fall Term Nov. 6 Nov. 5 Nov. 4 In Person/Open Registration Begins: Winter Term Nov. 15 Nov. 14 Nov. 13 Final Date: Withdrawal from Courses Nov. 19 Nov. 18 Nov. 17 **Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 25-28 Nov. 24-27 Nov. 23-26 Final Examinations Dec. 13-18 Dec. 12-17 Dec. 11-16 End of Fall Term Dec. 18 Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Grades Due by 12:00 noon Dec. 21 Dec. 20 Dec. 19 **Thanksgiving Recess begins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. TERM II — WINTER 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 Faculty Conference Jan. 14 Jan. 13 Jan. 12 Final Registration Jan. 7 Jan. 6 Jan. 5 Classes Begin Jan. 10 Jan. 9 Jan. 8 Add-Drop Period Jan. 10-15 Jan. 9-14 Jan. 8-13 Filing Deadline: Application for Graduation Spring/Summer Term, July Jan. 28 Feb. 3 Feb. 2 Comprehensive Examinations: Winter Term Feb. 5 Feb. 4 Feb. 3 Mail/Fax-In/Web Registration Begins: Spring/Summer Term Feb. 28 Feb. 27 Feb. 26 Final Date: Election S Grade Mar. 4 Mar. 3 Mar. 2 Spring Vacation Mar. 7-12 Mar. 6-11 Mar. 5-10 In Person/Open Registration: Spring/Summer Term Mar. 28 Mar. 27 Mar. 26 Final Date: Withdrawal from Courses Apr. 4 Mar. 24 Mar. 23 *Easter Recess Mar. 25-27 Apr. 14-16 Apr. 6-8 Final Examinations Apr. 25-30 Apr. 24-29 Apr. 23-28 End of Winter Term Apr. 30 Apr. 29 Apr. 28 Grades Due by 12:00 noon May. 3 May 2 May 1 Graduation Liturgy May 5 May 4 Mary 3 Commencement May 7 May 6 May 5 Mail/Fax-In/Web Registration Begins: Fall Term Apr. 11-Aug. 5 Apr. 10-Aug. 4 Apr. 9-Aug. 3 In Person/Open Registration: Fall Term May 16-Sept. 2 May 15-Sept. 1 May 14-Aug.31 *Easter Recess begins at 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before Easter. TERM III — SPRING-SUMMER 2004-2005