CATALOG2012-2013 Marymount College Palos Verdes, California MARYMOUNT COLLEGE Palos Verdes, California is an independent, Catholic, coeducational and residential college that offers a liberal arts program that leads to Associate and Bachelor degrees. COLLEGE CATALOG 2012-2013 In accordance with requirements of DVB Circular 20-76-84, Appendix P, this is to certify that this school catalog is true and correct in content and policy. Revised June 2012 The Catalog is periodically updated. For the most current version, please refer to our website: www.marymountpv.edu 1 MARYMOUNT COLLEGE Palos Verdes, California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Marymount College is a member of the: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Association of American Colleges Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities California Intersegmental Articulation Council Council of Independent Colleges Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Institute of International Education National Association of Colleges and Employers National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers The College Board Western College Association 2 Catalog 2012-2013 This Catalog constitutes a statement of the College’s policies, offerings and learning resources. It, along with the Student Handbook, is a definition of the agreement that exists between the individual student and the College community. The reader is directed to: • Student Handbook issued by the Office of Student Development Services. • Schedule of Classes and any official addenda for each term issued by the Office of the Registrar. • Publications issued by the Admission Office. • Publications issued by the Residential Life Office. • www.marymountpv.edu The provisions of this Catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Marymount College, Palos Verdes, California. Students must meet the degree requirements (general education and major/ minor) of the catalog under which they matriculated or may select a later catalog for a year in which they are enrolled. Changing to a later catalog must be requested in writing through the Office of the Registrar. Statements in the catalog are for informational purposes and should not be considered as the basis of a contract between students and the university. Other than the degree requirements, students must adhere to the academic requirements, policies and procedures in place in the current catalog. Such requirements include but are not limited to course prerequisites, minimum grades for transfer work, tuition and fees, honors, probation and suspension requirements, etc. Information regarding any changes in degree programs, graduation requirements, or academic policies will be made available via the Marymount website. Marymount College Palos Verdes 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275-6299 Telephone: (310) 377-5501 Fax: (310) 377-6223 www.marymountpv.edu 3 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 At Marymount College, all academic records of students who enroll are kept in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Copies of this Act are available to students in the Library and the Academic Affairs Office, Student Development Services Office, and the Registrar’s Office during normal working hours. Campus Non-Discrimination Policy Marymount College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, veteran’s status, or age in admission, employment or in any of its policies, programs or activities. Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy The unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution, use, sale or gift of alcohol or other illicit drug is prohibited in and on any Marymount College property, or as part of any College activity. This includes being under the influence of alcohol and/or any illicit drug. Illicit drugs include (but are not limited to) marijuana, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD, PCP and substances typically known as “designer drugs” or “club drugs.” Illicit drugs also include prescription drugs, except for the use of medication in accordance with the instructions of a licensed physician. Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use, possession or manufacture of illicit drugs is also prohibited. Any employee or student who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, expulsion from the College, referral for prosecution, and/or referral to an appropriate evaluation or rehabilitation program. Information regarding the health risks associated with the use or abuse of drugs and/or alcohol, or assistance dealing with these issues is available from Counseling Services, the Human Resources Department or the Marymount College Intranet. Additionally, educational programs are offered during the academic year by Student Development Services. The full text of the Drug-Free Campus and Workplace policy is available from the above sources. 4 Dear Students: We look forward to your enrollment at Marymount College, and we invite you to review this catalog as you consider the many curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular offerings that we provide for our students. We are proud of the educational opportunities we have provided to thousands of students, and we look forward to working with you to ensure that you fulfill your potential and attain your academic goals. With our faculty, staff, alumni, and donors, I share the responsibility for sustaining an educational tradition that is inspired by the social justice mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and a liberal arts experience that inspires a consideration of what it means to be human. Our faculty and staff are here to assist and mentor you throughout your Marymount journey, and I am certain they want to hear about your hopes and dreams. We need to be responsive to your individual goals and aspirations, so I encourage you to dialogue with your professors and advisors during your time at Marymount. While this catalog contains very valuable information about Marymount, our website may provide additional up-to-date information of interest to you. Please consider these two resources as you proceed through your academic program, and know that our community is ready and able to support and challenge you as you fulfill our degree requirements. Please stop by my office if you have any questions or concerns about Marymount. We want to make sure we meet your needs and expectations. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., M.F.A. President of Marymount College 5 6 Table of Contents Academic Advising Services .............................................................66 Academic Calendar .............................................................................vi Academic Degree Programs ................................................................1 Academic Degree Requirements ..........................................................7 Academic Policies ..............................................................................37 Admission ..........................................................................................56 Campus Life .....................................................................................170 Courses ...............................................................................................79 Directory: Board of Trustees and Administration ............................193 Experiential Learning ...........................................................................1 Faculty Directory .............................................................................197 Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Employment ...................178 Index ................................................................................................209 Learning Resources ............................................................................72 Marymount College Campus Locations ..........................................208 Marymount College Mission Statement ..............................................ii Student Services ...............................................................................174 Tuition and Fees: 2012–2013 ...........................................................186 i Marymount College Mission Statement Mission Marymount College is a Catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds into a quality, values-based education. We foster a student-centered approach to learning that promotes the development of the whole person. In the spirit of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, we challenge our students to pursue lives of leadership and service. Vision Marymount College empowers its students through an educational program that develops