Academic Programs Letter from the President Dear Students, On behalf of the faculty, staff and administrators of Marymount Manhattan College, I am pleased to welcome you to our College and to this next phase of your academic journey. We believe that you have made a wise decision in choosing to attend Marymount Manhattan. We take pride in our mission, in the vigor of our academic programs and in the strength of our diverse community. We hope that as you come to know more about us through your experiences here, you will share in that sense of community and take advantage of all that Marymount Manhattan has to offer you. As the President of MMC, I hope you share my enthusiasm about our College and my excitement about the opportunities it will afford us. I trust that you, like me, are looking forward to a year of challenges and opportunities for learning, not only in your classes, but also through your interaction with all of us and through your exploration of this dynamic city that is home to MMC. The "facts" about MMC are presented in the pages of this catalogue. I encourage you to get to know those facts; being well informed will help you make good decisions for yourself. As you learn about MMC, keep in mind that a strength of our community is the availability of individualized guidance. Speak with us about your issues, ask us your questions, present us with your new ideas. You will always find someone willing to listen and to assist you. I look forward to meeting you during the ensuing months and to learning more about MMC from your unique perspective. I wish you all a creative and productive academic year. Sincerely, Judson R. Shaver, Ph.D. President 1-800-MARYMOUNT Web: www.mmm.edu Academic CalendarPrograms 2008-2009 July 2008 November 24, Monday Advisement & Registration for July 23, Wednesday Payment due for Fall 2008 New Students Begins November 26 - November 30 Thanksgiving Recess - August College Closed August 6, Wednesday Summer II Semester Ends Summer II Grades Due December December 3, Wednesday Payment Due for January 2009 August 11, Monday Late Registration for Fall 2008 Begins December 18, Thursday Last day of Fall Semester December 19, Friday Resident Students Move Out August 25 - 26 New Resident Students Move In December 19 - 22 Submission of grades August 27 - 29 New Student Orientation December 19 - January 3 Residence Halls Closed August 30 - 31 Continuing Resident Students Move In December 24 - January 4 Holiday Recess - College Closed September September 1, Monday Labor Day - College Closed January 2009 September 2, Tuesday Fall 2008 Semester Begins January 4, Sunday January Session Residents Move In September 2 - 9 Fall Late Registration & January 5, Monday MMC Reopens Program Change January Session Begins Payment due for Spring 2009 September 9, Tuesday Last Day to Submit Internship January Late Registration & & Independent Study Contracts Program Change for Fall Last Day to Submit Internship & Last Day to Register for Independent Study Contracts Pass/Fail for Fall for January Last Day to Apply for an Audit for Fall Last Day to Register for Last Day to Add a Class for Fall Pass/Fail for January Last Day to Apply for an Audit September 17, Wednesday Constitution Day (classes in session) for January Last Day to Drop a Course w/o a September 23, Tuesday Last Day to Drop a Course Grade for January w/o a Grade Last Day to Add a Class September 24, Wednesday Fall “W” Period Begins for January January 6, Tuesday January “W” Period Begins October January 9, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from October 9, Thursday Yom Kippur - no classes - College Open January with a “W” Grade Late Registration for October 13, Monday Columbus Day - College Closed Spring 2009 Begins October 17 - 19 Parents' Weekend October 18, Saturday Honors Reception January 19, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed October 21, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from Fall with a “W” grade January 29, Thursday Spring Resident Students Move In January 30, Friday New Student Orientation October 25, Saturday Fall Open House January 31, Saturday January Session Ends October 29, Wednesday Advisement Day - Special Activities in lieu of classes February November February 1 -3 Submission of January grades November 3 - Monday Spring/Summer 2009 February 2, Monday Spring 2009 Semester Begins Registration Begins February 2 - 9 Spring Late Registration & November 4, Tuesday Advisement Day - Special Program Change Activities in lieu of classes Academic CalenderCalendar 2005-20062008-2009 February 9, Monday Last Day to Submit Internship May 25, Monday Summer I Residents Move In & Independent Study May 26, Tuesday Summer I Begins Contracts for Spring May 26 - 28 Summer I Program Change Last Day to Register for May 28, Thursday Last Day to Submit Internship & Pass/Fail for Spring Independent Study Contracts for Last Day to Apply for an Audit Summer I for Spring Last Day to Register for Last Day to Add a Class for Spring Pass/Fail for Summer I Last Day to Apply for an Audit February 16, Monday Presidents' Day - College Closed for Summer I February 20, Friday Last Day to Drop a Course Last Day to Add a Class for w/o a Grade Summer I February 21, Saturday Spring “W” Period Begins Last Day to Drop a Course w/o a Grade for Summer I March June March 7, Saturday Admitted Students Reception June 4, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from Summer I with a “W” Grade March 17, Tuesday Honors Day - Special Activities in lieu of classes June 29, Monday Summer I Ends March 21, Saturday Spring Open House June 30, Tuesday Summer I Residents Move Out Summer II Residents Move In March 23, Monday Last Day to Withdraw from June 30 - July 2 Submission of Summer I Grades Spring with a “W” grade July April July 1, Wednesday Summer II Begins April 6 - 12 Spring Break July 1 - 6 Summer II Program Change April 6 - 9 College Open -- No Classes July 3 - 5 Independence Day Weekend - April 10 - 12 Easter -- College Closed College Closed* July 6, Monday Last Day to Submit Internship & Independent Study April 13 - 14 Advisement for Fall/January Contracts for Summer II Course Selection Last Day to Register for April 15, Wednesday Advisement Day - Special Pass/Fail for Summer II Activities in lieu of classes Last Day to Apply for an Audit for Summer II April 20 - April 30 Registration for Fall 2009 & Last Day to Add a Class January 2010 for Summer II Last Day to Drop a Course w/o a April 30, Thursday Last Day to request permission Grade for Summer II to walk at Commencement July 15, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from May Summer II with a “W” Grade May 1, Friday Payment Due for Summer 2009 August August 5, Wednesday Summer II Ends* May 4, Monday New Student Advisement & August 6, Thursday Summer II Residents Move Out Registration Begins August 6 - 9 Submission of Summer II Grades May 19 - 26 Summer I Late Registration May 21, Thursday Spring Semester Ends May 21 -24 Submission of Grades for Spring May 22, Friday Baccalaureate/Commencement *Course meeting times for Saturday/Sunday classes will be adjusted to accomo- Resident Students Move Out date the Independence Day Holiday Weekend. May 23, Saturday Graduating Residents Move Out Please note: The College reserves the right to make adjustments to this calendar as may be required for various reasons throughout the academic year. May 25, Monday Memorial Day - College Closed Table of Contents Letter from the President - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 Psychology - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -119 Academic Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2 Sociology - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -127 Spanish - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -134 General Information Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - - - - -137 Mission Statement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Theatre Arts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -141 History and Heritage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Accreditations and Memberships - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Technology at MMC The College Website: www.mmm.edu - - - - - - - - - -154 The Curriculum Technology Enhanced Classrooms (TECs) - - - - - - -154 Statement on Liberal Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Workstation Enhance Classrooms (WECs) - - - - - - -154 General Education Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7 Computer Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -154 Center for Academic Advancement - - - - - - - - - - - -13 Student Email Accounts and MMC Connect - - - - - -154 Changes in Policy and Proceedure - - - - - - - - - - - - -14 Blackboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -154 Alternative Learning Formats - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14 Online and Blended Courses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -154 Interdisciplinary Courses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15 Study Abroad Opportunities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15 Academic Standards and Policies Alternative Opportunities for Earning Credit - - - - - - -16 Academic Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -155 Cooperative Programs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16 Maintaining Good Academic Standing - - - - - - - - -155 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - - - - - - - - - - - - -16 Probation and Dismissal from the College - - - - - -155 CLEP/CPE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17 College Policies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -155 Academic Integrity: The Academic Honesty Policy -155 Programs of Study Attendance Policy - - - - -