2012 - 2013 Academic Catalog 2013 - 2012 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466 www.lasell.edu phone: (617) 243-2225 fax: (617) 243-2380 email: [email protected] [email protected] LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2012–2013 Cover design by: Stephen Fischer Assistant Professor Graphic Design Lasell College 1844 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466 (617) 243-2000 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Michael B. Alexander President Accreditation The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education National Association for the Education of Young Children Lasell College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evi- dence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433 (781) 271-0022, (781) 271-0950 Fax This catalog is published as a source of information for prospective students and for the general public. The College reserves the right at any time to revise course and program offerings, requirements, and other information described herein. Lasell College admits students of any age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Furthermore, the College subscribes fully to all federal and state legislation prohibiting discrimination against applicants, faculty and all other employees for reasons of age, gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or handicap. Lasell College Catalog 2012–2013 Contents Calendar ..............................................................................................4 General Information ............................................................................6 Undergraduate Admission ....................................................................9 Undergraduate Academic Information ...............................................15 Academic Policies ..............................................................................42 Undergraduate Student Life ...............................................................65 Undergraduate Fees and Expenses ......................................................70 Undergraduate Student Financial Planning ........................................77 Programs of Study ..............................................................................87 Academic Departments and Undergraduate Majors ...........................88 Undergraduate Minors .....................................................................184 Graduate and Professional Studies ...................................................202 Course Descriptions .........................................................................229 Directory ..........................................................................................320 Directions to Lasell .........................................................................335 Campus Map ........................................................................... 336-337 Index ................................................................................................338 Visitors to the College are always welcome. The Office of Admission is located in the Hamel Visitor Center, at 221 Woodland Road in Newton. To schedule your person- alized visit, call toll-free 888.527.3554 or 617.243.2225, or online at www.lasell.edu. 44 LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2012 – 2013 Academic Calendar LASELL COLLEGE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 2012-2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012 AUG 30 THURS Graduate New Student Orientation SEPT 1 SAT Residence Halls Open to New Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell &Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) Convocation 2 SUN Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation – Undergraduate) 3 MON Labor Day Residence Halls Open to Returning Students – Undergraduate Enrollment Confirmation for Returning Students – Undergraduate Navigating Lasell & Boston (New Student Orientation - Undergraduate 4 TUES FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – Undergraduate Students Graduate Main & Session I Begins 6 SRUHT porD/ddA enildaeD etaudarG niaM dna noisseS I 11 TUES Add /Drop Deadline – Undergraduate Students 28 FRI Deadline for Study Abroad Applications for Spring Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I OCT 8 MON No Classes – Columbus Day (Undergraduate students only) 12 FRI Make-up Day for Columbus Day (for Monday-only classes) Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students 12-14 FRI-SUN Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend 19 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due – 12:00 Noon – Undergraduate Students 22 MON Graduate Session I Ends 30 TUES Graduate Session II Begins 29 MON Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Session I NOV 1 THURS Add/Drop Deadline – Graduate Session II 4 SUN Admissions Open House - Undergraduate 5-9 MON-FRI Academic Planning Week 12 MON Spring Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Spring & Winter Registration Begins – Graduate Students 13 TUES Lasell College Founder’s Day 15 THURS Course Withdrawal Deadline – Undergraduate Students Course Withdrawal Deadline – Graduate Main Session 21 WED Thanksgiving Recess Begins 26 MON Classes Resume 30 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II DEC 3-7 MON-FRI Fall Connected Learning Symposium 4 TUES Symposium Showcase 11 TUES Last Day of Classes – Undergraduate Students Last Day of Classes - Graduate Students - Main Graduation Application Deadline for May Completion 12 WED Reading Day – Undergraduate Students 11-13 TUES-THUR Final Exam Period – Graduate Students – Main Session 13-18 THUR-TUES Final Exam Period – Undergraduate Students Winter Recess Begins After Last Exams 17 MON Graduate Session II Ends 20 THURS Final Grades Due at 12 Noon – Undergraduate Students Final Grades Due at 12 Noon – Graduate Main Final Grades Due at 12 Midnight – Graduate Session II LASELL COLLEGE CATALOG 2012 – 2013 5 Academic Calendar 2013 JAN 2-15 WED-TUES Winter Intensive Session – Graduate Students 3 THURS Add/Drop Deadline 8 TUES Course Withdrawal Deadline 16 WED New Graduate Students’ Orientation 22 SEUT Graduate Main & Session I Begin Enrollment Confirmation for all Undergraduate Students Winter Orientation – Undergraduate Students Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Winter Intensive Session 32 DEW FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – Undergraduate Students 42 SRUHT porD/ddA enildaeD etaudarG niaM dna noisseS I 30 WED Add/Drop – Undergraduate Students FEB 18 MON No Classes – Presidents’ Day 22 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session I Make-Up Day for Presidents’ Day (for Monday only classes) 28 THURS Pass/Fail Deadline – Undergraduate Students MARCH 1 FRI Deadline for Study Abroad Application for Fall 8 FRI Mid-term Progress Rosters Due – 12:00 Noon - Undergraduate Students 11 MON Graduate Session I Ends 16 SAT Spring Recess Begins – Undergraduate Students Spring Recess Begins – Graduate Main Session 18 MON Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. – Graduate Session I 19 TUES Graduate Session II Begins 21 THURS Add/Drop Deadline Graduate Session II 25 MON Classes Resume – Undergraduate Students Classes Resume – Graduate Main Session 28 THURS Course Withdrawal Deadline – Undergraduate Students Course Withdrawal Deadline – Graduate Main Session 30 SAT Lasell Day – etaudargrednU stnedutS APRIL 1-5 MON-FRI Academic Planning Week 8 MON Fall Registration Begins – Undergraduate Students Fall & Summer Registration Begins - Graduate Students 15 MON No Classes – Patriot’s Day (Undergraduate students only) 19 FRI Course Withdrawal Deadline Graduate Session II Make-up Day for Patriot’s Day (for Monday only classes) 29-30 MON-TUES Spring Connected Learning Symposium 30 TUES Symposium Showcase MAY 1-3 WED-FRI Spring Connected Learning Symposium 6 MON Graduate Main and Session II Ends 7 TUES Last Day of Classes – Undergraduate Students Graduation Application Deadline December & August Completion 8 WED Reading Day – Undergraduate Students 7-9 TUES-THUR Final Exam Period – Graduate Main