2015-2016 College Catalog Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2 Directory of Offices 3 General Information 4 Academic Information 5 Student Services 14 Co-Curricular Activities 17 Activities and Facilities 17 Undergraduate Information 21 Undergraduate Admission 22 Degree Information 24 Academic Advising & Support 27 Awards, Honors & Honors Programs 29 College of Arts and Sciences 39 Madden School of Business 214 Interdisciplinary Programs 254 School of Graduate and Professional Studies 282 Education 283 Nursing 322 Occupational Therapy 346 Physician Assistant Studies 351 Directory 357 Index 366 Please Note: The contents of this catalog represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, during the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made with respect to this information without prior notice. The course offerings and requirements of Le Moyne College are under continual examination and revision. Thus, the provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Le Moyne College and the student. Please go to www.lemoyne.edu for the most current edition. Academic Calendar 2015-2016 August 2015 January 2016 17 Monday PA studies classes begin for second-year students/ 4 Monday Clinical rotations for second year PA studies clinical year. PA studies orientation. students begin. 18 Tuesday PA studies classes begin for first-year students. 12 Tuesday PA studies classes begin for first-year students. 28 Friday First-year new students report. Fall arrival. 19 Tuesday Faculty must resolve “I” grades from Fall 2015 29 Saturday Dolphins in Volunteer Efforts (DIVE). (undergraduate). 30 Sunday Residence halls open for returning students. 24 Sunday Residence halls open at noon. 31 Monday Classes begin (undergraduate and graduate). 25 Monday Classes begin (graduate and undergraduate). 30 Saturday Saturday classes begin. September 2015 February 2016 2 Wednesday Mass of the Holy Spirit at 10:45 a.m. (9:30-10:45 a.m. Classes will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. Classes scheduled 1 Monday Last day to add a class, audit a class and late registra- for 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. will not be held. Classes will tion. Last day to drop a class with a full refund. resume at 1 p.m. Campus offices will close at 10:30 a.m. Last day to file a proposal for Independent Study/ and re-open at 1 p.m.) Research with dean’s office. 5 Saturday Saturday classes begin. 8 Monday Last day to drop a class with no grade. 7 Monday Labor Day (no classes). 22 Tuesday Faculty must resolve “I” grades from Fall 2015 8 Tuesday Last day to add a class, audit a class and late registra- (graduate). tion. Last day to drop a class with a full refund. Last 29 Monday Last day to withdraw from classes for a partial day to file a proposal for Independent Study/Research refund. with dean’s office. Faculty must resolve “I” grades from Summer Session I (graduate). 11 Friday Fall Convocation March 2016 15 Tuesday Last day to drop a class with no grade. Faculty must 4 Friday Spring break begins at end of classes. Saturday resolve “I” grades from Summer Session II and III classes held. (undergraduate). Residence halls close at 8 p.m. 25-27 Fri.-Sun. Family Weekend 7-11 Mon.-Fri. Spring break (no classes). 13 Sunday Residence halls open at noon. October 2015 14 Monday Classes resume. 6 Tuesday Last day to withdraw from a class for a partial refund. 16 Wednesday Midterm grades due. 9 Friday Faculty must resolve “I” grades from Summer Ses- 24-28 Thur-Mon Easter Break (Holy Thursday 3/24, Good Friday sion II and III (graduate). 3/25, Easter Sunday 3/27, Easter Monday 3/28). 12-13 Mon.-Tues. Fall Break (no classes). Saturday classes will be 29 Tuesday Classes resume. held 10/10. No classes 10/12 and 10/13. 14 Wednesday Classes resume. April 2016 16 Friday Midterm grades due by noon. 6 Wednesday Spring Convocation 11 Monday MayMester and Summer registration begins for un- November 2015 dergraduate and non-matriculated students. Summer, 9-13 Mon-Fri Spring registration begins for matriculated graduate MayMester and Fall registration begins for matricu- students. lated graduate students. 13 Friday Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” grade. 15 Friday Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” grade. Last day for pass/fail option. Last day for pass/fail option. 16 Monday Spring registration begins for non-matriculated 18 Monday MayMester, Summer and Fall registration begins for graduate students. non-matriculated graduate students. 16-20 Mon-Fri Spring registration begins for matriculated 18-22 Mon.-Fri. Fall registration for matriculated undergraduate undergraduate students. students. 25-29 Wed.-Sun. Thanksgiving Break (no classes). 30 Monday Classes resume. May 2016 9 Monday Undergraduate, graduate classes and co-curricular December 2015 activities end. 7 Monday Spring registration begins for non-matriculated 10 Tuesday Study day. undergraduate students. 11-17 Wed.-Tues. Semester ending exams. 11 Friday Undergraduate/graduate classes and co-curricular 14 Saturday Final exam for Saturday classes. activities end. 18 Wednesday Senior and graduate grades due by noon. 14-18 Mon.-Fri. Semester ending exams. 20 Friday All other grades due by noon. 18 Friday Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Graduate commencement (p.m.) 19 Saturday Final exams for Saturday classes. 21 Saturday Baccalaureate (p.m.) 21 Monday Final grades due by noon. 22 Sunday Undergraduate commencement (a.m.) * Students in any of the graduate programs should consult program calendars for additional significant dates and deadlines. General Information 4 LE MOYNE COLLEGE CATALOG ■ General Information Mission Statement Students with Disabilities e Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for The Office of Disability Support Services, located in the Noreen academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through Reale Falcone Library, arranges academic accommodations for eligible Lits comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact disability support Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service services as soon as possible to ensure that academic accommoda- in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. tions are made available in a timely manner. Written documentation attesting to the existence of the disabling condition and signed by a Affiliations licensed professional, is required before academic accommodations are Le Moyne College is approved by the Regents of the University of the State implemented. of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Col- Non-academic services for students with disabilities are coordinated by legiate Nursing Education; the Teacher Education Programs are accredited the the Dean for Academic Advising and Support and (315) 445-4597. by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council; the Chemistry Depart- Contact Information ment is accredited by the American Chemical Society; the Madden School Voice: (315) 445-4118 of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools TDD: (315) 445-4104 of Business and the Physician Assistant Studies Program is accredited by Fax: (315) 445-6014 the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Email: [email protected] Assistant. Moreover, the College is a member of the Association of Jesuit www.lemoyne.edu/dss Colleges and Universities, Association of American Colleges and Universi- ties, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Commission of Independent Colleges and Universities, Council of Independent Colleges, Student Records (FERPA) Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Middle States Association, Le Moyne College, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. and Privacy Act (FERPA), has implemented procedures for the review and access of student records. Institutional policy and procedures can Requests to review documents describing the accreditation, approval or be found on the Registrar’s Office website. licensing of the institution and its programs may be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs. Information regarding the accreditation status of Le Moyne College may be obtained from: Sexual Harassment Policy The New York State Education Department Le Moyne College does not condone or tolerate any conduct that Office of Higher Education would constitute sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. The Col- Room 977 Education Building Annex lege’s Sexual Harassment and/or Sexual Misconduct Policy may be Albany, New York 12234 found at www.lemoyne.edu/studenthandbook. (518) 486-3633 Nondiscrimination Statement Academic Information Le Moyne College subscribes fully to all applicable federal and state legislation and regulations regarding discrimination (including the Le Moyne College offers curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), of 1972 (Title IX); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science in (Section 504); the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA); the Age Education (M.S.Ed.), Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.), and Discrimination in Employment Act; the Age Discrimination Act; Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.). Each program is listed with and the New York State Human Rights Law). The College does not the official, approved title and HEGIS number by which it is registered discriminate against students, faculty, staff or other beneficiaries on the with the New York State Education Department.