boston college 2014–2015 EVER TO EXCEL Boston College Chestnut Hill Massachusetts 02467 617-552-8000 BOSTON COLLEGE BULLETIN 2014-2015 Volume LXXXVIV, Number 32, July 2014 The Boston College Bulletin contains current information regarding the University calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations, and course offerings. It is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a statement of the University’s contractual undertakings. Boston College reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its program, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, cancelling of scheduled classes and other academic activities, and requiring or affording alternatives for scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances. The Boston College Bulletin is published six times a year: once in April, May, August, and September, and twice in July. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1863, Boston College is dedicated to intellectual excellence and to its Jesuit, Catholic heritage. Boston College recognizes the essential contribution a diverse community of students, faculty and staff makes to the advancement of its goals and ideals in an atmosphere of respect for one another and for the University’s mission and heritage. Accordingly, Boston College commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status. Boston College rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, wrongful discrimination and disrespect. It has devel- oped procedures to respond to incidents of harassment whatever the basis or circumstance. Moreover, it is the policy of Boston College, while reserving its lawful rights where appropriate to take actions designed to promote the Jesuit, Catholic principles that sustain its mission and heritage, to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimina- tion in employment and in its educational programs on the basis of a person’s race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, genetic information or family medical history, or military status, and to comply with state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation. To this end, Boston College has designated its Executive Director for Institutional Diversity to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities to prevent discrimination in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the ADA. Any applicant for admission or employment, and all students, faculty members and employees, are welcome to raise any questions regarding this notice with the Executive Director for Institutional Diversity: Boston College Office for Institutional Diversity (OID) 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: 617-552-2323 Email: [email protected] The Executive Director for Institutional Diversity oversees the efforts of the following additional Title IX coordina- tors: (i) Student Affairs Title IX Coordinator (for student sexual harassment complaints), 260 Maloney Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, reachable at 617-552-3482 or ([email protected]); (ii) University Harassment Counselor, reachable via OID (see above contact information); and (iii) Athletics Title IX Coordinator, the Senior Women’s Administrator, 310 Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, reachable at 617-552-4801 or ([email protected]). In addition, any person who believes that an act of unlawful discrimination has occurred at Boston College may raise this issue with the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education. USPS-389-750 Periodicals postage paid at Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Postmaster: Send PS Form 3579 to Boston College Office of Student Services, Lyons Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3804. © Copyright 2014 Trustees of Boston College TABLE OF CONTENTS About Boston College Romance Languages and Literatures ...........................73 Introduction ..........................................................................4 Spanish .......................................................................73 The University ..............................................................4 Slavic and Eastern Languages and Literatures ......................76 The Mission of Boston College .....................................4 Linguistics ...................................................................76 A Brief History of Boston College .................................4 Slavic Languages .........................................................76 Accreditation of the University .....................................5 Sociology .............................................................................77 The Campus .................................................................5 Theology .............................................................................81 Academic Resources ..............................................................6 School of Theology and Ministry Art and Performance .....................................................6 Admissions and Financial Aid .............................................90 Walk-in Help Desk .......................................................6 Graduate Programs .............................................................92 The Help Center (2-HELP) ..........................................6 Faculty ..............................................................................101 The Hardware Repair Center ........................................6 Lynch School of Education, Graduate Programs Language Laboratory .....................................................6 Admission .........................................................................115 The Libraries .................................................................6 Financial Aid .....................................................................116 Media Technology Services ...........................................8 Degree Programs ...............................................................117 University Research Institutes and Centers ...........................8 Doctoral Degree Programs ................................................118 Student Life Resources ........................................................12 Certificate of Advanced Educational Disability Services Office ............................................13 Specialization (C.A.E.S.) ...................................................118 Annual Notification of Rights .....................................14 Master’s Degree Programs .................................................118 Confidentiality of Student Records .............................15 Research Centers ...............................................................119 Consumer Notices and Disclosures (HEOA) ......................15 Department of Teacher Education/Special Education Financial Aid .......................................................................16 and Curriculum and Instruction .......................................119 Notice of Non-Discrimination ............................................17 Programs in Teacher Education/Special Education Off-Campus Housing .........................................................17 and Curriculum and Instruction .......................................120 Tuition and Fees .................................................................17 Department of Educational Leadership Massachusetts Medical Insurance ................................19 and Higher Education .......................................................121 National Student Clearinghouse .........................................20 Programs in Educational Leadership .................................121 Boston College Graduate Degree Programs ........................20 Programs in Higher Education..........................................122 The University: Policies and Procedures Department of Counseling, Developmental, Academic Integrity ..............................................................22 and Educational Psychology .............................................122 Academic Regulations ........................................................23 Programs in Counseling and Counseling Psychology ........122 Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Programs in Applied Developmental Master’s Degree Programs ...................................................27 and Educational Psychology ..............................................123 Doctoral Degree Programs ..................................................27 Department of Educational Research, Special Students (Non-Degree) ...........................................27 Measurement, and Evaluation ...........................................124 Admission ...........................................................................27 Dual Degree Programs ......................................................125 Financial Aid .......................................................................28 Faculty ..............................................................................126