Academic Catalog 2014-2016 A Catholic Institution of Higher Education Founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne in 1946 UPDATED FALL 2014 Copyright 2014 by Anna Maria College. All rights reserved. No part of this catalog may be reproduced in any form by any means with permissions of Anna Maria College. Anna Maria College reserves the right to change its policies, tuition, fees, curriculum and other matters subsequent to the publication of this catalog. The online version of this catalog (www.annamaria.edu) is updated periodically. Contents Mission...................................................................................................... 4 President’s Message .................................................................................. 5 General Information .................................................................................. 7 Admission ............................................................................................... 10 Transferring Credits ................................................................................ 11 Financial Information ............................................................................. 18 Financial Aid........................................................................................... 20 Student Affairs ........................................................................................ 27 Academic Policies and Procedures ......................................................... 31 Academic Programs ................................................................................ 41 General Education Curriculum ............................................................... 47 Overview of General Education Required Courses ................................ 48 Approved Exploration Courses as of 11/2014 ........................................ 55 Business Administration ......................................................................... 61 Marketing Communication ..................................................................... 61 Sport Management .................................................................................. 63 School of Visual and Performing Arts .................................................... 73 Art ........................................................................................................... 76 Art General Education Requirements: 24 ............................................... 76 Music ...................................................................................................... 83 School of Humanities .............................................................................. 98 English General Education requirements .............................................. 100 School of Justice and Social Sciences .................................................. 119 School of Education .............................................................................. 152 School of Fire and Health Sciences ...................................................... 166 Graduate Programs ............................................................................... 198 2 Master of Business in Business Administration ................................... 208 Master of EducationError! Bookmark not defined. .............................. 215 Master of Public Administration ........................................................... 231 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology ............................................ 239 Master of Science in Criminal Justice .................................................. 242 Anna Maria College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, recognizes its obligation to serve its Mission immediate community, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the nation and the world through the provision of education, the preservation of learning, and the sponsorship of research. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition of higher education, Anna Maria College is maintained and operated in conformity with the values of the Judeo- Christian tradition and in keeping with the ideals of its foundresses, the Sisters of Saint Anne. These ideals, which reflect the development of the total human being, also include increasing access to quality education, educational innovation and respect for practical skills. Specifically, Anna Maria College sees its mission to be that of fostering in its students intellectual involvement, career preparation, social awareness, dedication to justice and peace, religious and moral sensitivity, and a lifestyle capable of sustaining these within balance. In addition, the College is committed to nurturing the development of a sense of respect for oneself and for others, as well as a sense of responsibility to society and the world. To effect this mission, the College offers its undergraduate students a program integrating a liberal arts education and strong career preparation. To its graduate students, the College offers an education fostering high standards of personal development and professional achievement, as well as a mature sense of responsibility. In fulfilling its role as an institution of higher education, Anna Maria College does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, loan programs, and other College administered programs. 4 President’s Message Dear Anna Maria College Student: Welcome to Anna Maria College as one of the newest members to our College community. We are pleased that you have entrusted AMC with the important responsibility of preparing you for your intended career. Our reputation as a pre-eminent institution of higher learning is based on more than 65 years of providing top quality education through a personalized learning experience. As an Anna Maria College student, you will receive a career-focused, liberal arts-based education consistent with the College’s Catholic values. Accessible and responsive faculty share their real and relevant experience with students in the classroom; while study abroad, internships and other experiential learning opportunities will carry your education beyond it. We trust you will thrive as an AMC student and take advantage of all that our College has to offer in fostering your intellectual curiosity; offering life- changing experiences; and preparing you to succeed as a professional and citizen. This catalog serves as an important resource for you as you work through your course selections with your faculty advisor. It also provides helpful information on AMC policies, procedures, programs and activities to help you better navigate your first days, weeks and months as a new student here. Again, welcome to AMC. We look forward to supporting you now and throughout your college career at Anna Maria College. Sincerely, Mary Lou Retelle Interim President Accreditation and Memberships Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Association of Governing Boards Anna Maria College is accredited by the: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Inc. (NEASC), one of six nationally recognized Teacher Education accrediting associations in the United States and the Catholic Library Association official accrediting agency for schools and colleges in College Entrance Examination Board the six New England states. Institutional membership Council of Independent Colleges in the NEASC indicates that a school or college has Commonwealth Coast Conference been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards Council for Adult and Experiential Learning agreed upon by qualified educators. Council for Exceptional Children Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing The Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference HECCMA: Higher Education Consortium American Music Therapy Association International Reading Association Council on Social Work Education International Assembly for Collegiate Business National Association of Schools of Music Education Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Anna Maria College Programs are approved by the: Education Massachusetts Association for Intercollegiate Board of Regents of Higher Education—programs Athletics for Women for veterans Massachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for National Art Education Association participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay National Association for Music Therapy Program established by the Quinn Bill; Criminal National Association for the Education of Young Justice Programs The Massachusetts Board of Children Registration in Nursing—Approval National Association of Independent Colleges and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Universities Secondary Education—teacher licensure in visual art, National Association of Schools of Music music, history, English, early childhood, and National Association of Student Personnel elementary education Administrators The Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical National Collegiate Athletic Association Services National Commission on Accreditation National Council on Social Work Education Anna Maria College is a member of the: National Middle School Association Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences New England Association of Collegiate Registrars Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and Admissions Officers New England College Athletic Conference American Association of Colleges of Nursing New England