Official Bulletin Undergraduate Studies 2007–2009 U NIVERSITY of R OCHESTER The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regard- less of age, color, disability, ethnic- ity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orienta- tion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Further, the University complies with all appli- cable nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its policies, pro- grams, and activities. Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/or to the University’s Equal Op- portunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270039, Roch- ester, New York 14627-0039. Phone: (585) 275-9125. The information in this bulletin was prepared in the spring of 2007. Provi- sions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the Uni- versity. The University reserves the right to make changes in its course offerings, degree requirements, regu- lations and procedures, and fees and expenses as educational and financial considerations require. Current information is available from the Office of the Registrar, P.O. Box 270038, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0038. Phone: (585) 275-5131. www.rochester.edu THE COLLEGE Arts and Sciences School of Engineering and Applied Sciences EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY SCHOOL OF NURSING WILLIAM E. SIMON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MARGARET WARNER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 2007–2009 (Separate bulletins also are published for graduate studies and by the Eastman School of Music, School of Medicine and Dentistry, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, and Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development.) Contents 5 Some Notes about the 158 Eastman School of Music 186 Financing an Education University 159 School of Nursing 189 General Regulations 10 Degrees Offered by the 163 William E. Simon Graduate 191 Campus Map University School of Business Adminis- 192 University Buildings 12 Academic Calendars tration 194 Index 2007–08 and 2008–09 167 Margaret Warner Graduate 14 The College: Arts and Sci- School of Education and 197 Abbreviations ences (including courses in Human Development Inside Back Cover the School of Medicine and 170 Academic Services & Administration of the Dentistry open to under- Information University graduates) 176 Student Services 136 The College: School of Engineering and Applied 182 Admissions Sciences The UniversitySome notes about The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, The Rochester Curriculum. Students have The Rochester Early Medical Scholars is one of the most innovative of the leading the freedom to define their own academic paths, (REMS) Program. Selected Rochester fresh- private research universities in the coun- driven by interest and curiosity. At Rochester, we men receive a conditional acceptance to the try—and for undergraduates, it’s a university believe that excellence requires freedom. University of Rochester’s School of Medicine in perfect balance. The “Take Five” Scholars Program. Cited and Dentistry when they finish the bachelor’s degree. The program frees these students to Rochester offers the choices and intellectual as one of the more innovative liberal arts develop their intellects broadly before they excitement of a large research university with programs in the country, undergraduates may launch into their medical studies. the intimacy and opportunities for personal apply for a fifth year of courses tuition free. involvement of a small liberal arts college. The Senior Scholars Program. Selected The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Engi- undergraduates devote at least half of their neering. Recognizing the need for broadly More than 95 percent of classes are taught entire senior year to a creative project, whether educated decision makers who are well versed by faculty, not teaching assistants, and it’s in the form of scholarly research, a scientific in engineering, this program gives a student not uncommon for senior faculty to teach experiment, or a literary or artistic endeavor. substantial technological knowledge and introductory courses—there’s no separation competence in at least two areas of engineer- between researching and teaching, between The Fifth Year in Teaching Program. A limited number of undergraduates pursue a ing while also providing the opportunity for a faculty’s own professional excellence and the liberal arts education. excellence they bring to the classroom. fifth year of study tuition free in a master’s program at the Margaret Warner Graduate The CareerSoURce. A nationwide alliance of Rochester students live on a lively, self-contained more than 1,600 alumni volunteers, parents, campus, just minutes from met- and friends advise students on career ropolitan Rochester—a dynamic planning, graduate schools, and intern- city that offers a mix of commerce, ships. culture, and history. he flexible Rochester Curriculum gives students the T There are approximately 4,600 full-time Rochester balances its innovative freedom to explore the disciplines while pursuing their undergraduates including 480 or so at spirit and responsiveness to indi- intellectual passions. With their advisors, students the Eastman School and 2,400 full-time vidual needs with a commitment to graduate students at the University. The the lasting values of a classic liberal identify the courses and programs that they find great majority of classes are small in size, arts education. exciting. Our courses provide students with a deep enabling all students to work closely with The results of the Rochester expe- their teachers. There is a single faculty for rience are self-evident in the track understanding of the methods of inquiry: developing all students; some of the most distin- record of its alumni—in their questions, proposing tentative answers, assessing guished senior professors teach begin- careers and in their personal lives. ning courses. Reflecting the personal “To put it simply,” says one student, and rethinking those answers. Our goal is to enable scale of Rochester’s programs, under- “Rochester opens doors.” students to learn the way faculty learn so that they can graduates are encouraged to work where possible with individual faculty members For many undergraduates, the Roch- profit fully from the immense intellectual resources of in the pursuit of original scholarship. ester experience means surround- ing a chosen major with clusters of the University while growing as individuals. College students must make two major related courses that contribute to transitions in their first two years. In a broad liberal education. Others —Dean of the College Richard Feldman their first year, they make the impor- choose double majors or earn certif- tant leap from high school to college. icates in complementary fields. Still As sophomores, they make the crucial others individually design their own departmental School of Education and Human Development choice of a major. The College’s Dean of programs. to prepare as urban school teachers. Freshmen and Dean of Sophomores take The Guaranteed Rochester Acceler- special responsibility for those two important And Rochester students can also benefit from years in students’ careers at the University. the offerings of other schools and depart- ated Degree in Education (GRADE). A ments. For example, undergraduates can five-year B.A./B.S + M.S. education program An administrative staff also offers support, enroll in graduate courses; premed students assures students admitted to the University starting with an orientation program on can enroll in classes at the medical school of Rochester who are interested in becoming campus before the beginning of freshman or at the Eastman School of Music; future educators admission to the Margaret Warner year. Staff are also available to supply advice engineers can diversify their studies with an Graduate School of Education and Human on course and major requirements; to help advanced course in Chaucer. Development. students find paying internships and employ- The Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year Pro- ment opportunities; and to assist in the Rochester’s opportunities are outlined in the development of post-college plans. remainder of this book. They include: gram (KEY). Selected undergraduates devote a tuition-free fifth year to the study or practice of entrepreneurship. 6 THE UNIVERSITY “Meliora, the University’s motto since 1851, is a Latin word that carries the connotation “always better.” Students can’t expect to gain a “Rochester School. The School also offers undergradu- education” simply by studying and attending OTHER SCHOOLS ate courses in management in the areas of class. Out-of-class activities—whether they’re accounting, behavioral science in industry, intramural sports, political clubs, community OF THE UNIVERSITY computers and information systems, finance, service, or movies and concerts—are a major The Eastman School of Music (page 158), general business administration, law, market- part of undergraduate life. known throughout the world as a major cen- ing, and operations management. The School ter for the education of professional musicians cooperates in an undergraduate program lead- as well as for the study and creation of music, ing to a Certificate in Management Studies, offers diverse curricula leading to undergradu- offered