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UndergraduateCatalog2017-2018
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TableofContents
President’sMessage...........................................5
AcademicCalendar.............................................6
TheUniversity.....................................................8ABriefHistory.........................................................8TheMissionofCabriniUniversity...........................9InstitutionalGoals...................................................9QualitiesofaLiberallyEducatedPerson..............10StatementofCatholicIdentity..............................11CharterofCoreValues..........................................12EqualEmploymentPolicy/EducationalOpportunityandAffirmativeActionPolicy................................13RighttoModify.....................................................14Accreditation.........................................................14Memberships........................................................14PolicyonStudentConsumerism...........................15StudentPrivacyRights..........................................15NondiscriminationPolicy......................................15
TheStudentBody.............................................16FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)...............................................................................16Acceptable-UsePolicy...........................................18
TheCampus......................................................19UniversityFacilities...............................................19
AdmissiontoCabrini........................................26First-YearStudents................................................26TransferStudents..................................................27InternationalStudents..........................................29AdultStudents......................................................30Non-Matriculated/Certificate/VisitingStudents30Veterans................................................................30SeniorCitizens.......................................................31DeferredAdmission..............................................31AdvancedPlacement............................................32Three-YearDegreeOption....................................33TeacherCertification.............................................33Post-BaccalaureateStudents................................34
GraduateStudies..............................................35MasterofAccounting............................................35MasterofArtsinCriminologyandCriminalJustice...............................................................................36MasterofArtsinReligiousandPastoralStudies..36MasterofEducation..............................................36MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences...............37MasterofScienceinLeadership...........................38DoctorofEducationinEducationalLeadership(EdD)......................................................................38PhD/DBAinOrganizationalDevelopment............38
StudentLife.......................................................39PublicSafety..........................................................39CampusMinistry...................................................40CenterforStudentEngagementandLeadership.40NewStudentOrientationProgram.......................43Homecoming.........................................................43Off-CampusActivities...........................................43CounselingandPsychologicalServices.................44AthleticsandRecreation.......................................44HealthServices......................................................47ResidenceLife.......................................................48StudentDiversityInitiatives..................................48DiningServices......................................................49
CostsandExpenses..........................................50TuitionandFeesfor2017-18................................50RefundPolicies......................................................54
FinancialAid......................................................57
AcademicPolicies,Procedures,andRegulations...........................................................................66Degrees.................................................................66CourseWaivers.....................................................67TheAcademicProgram.........................................67DeclaringaMajor..................................................68DeclaringaMinororConcentration.....................68CreditLoad............................................................69Registration...........................................................69CancellationofCourses.........................................69FreeAdd/DropPeriod.........................................69
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Withdrawing/AddingaCourseaftertheFreeAdd/DropPeriod...........................................................70AdministrativeWithdrawals.................................70AuditingCourses...................................................71RepeatingCourses................................................71DirectedStudy.......................................................72IndependentStudy................................................72UndergraduateResearch......................................72StudyingatAnotherCollege.................................72ClassAttendance...................................................73ReligiousHolidayPolicy........................................74GradingSystem.....................................................75Change-of-GradePolicy........................................76Examinations.........................................................76
AcademicHonesty............................................77AcademicHonestyBoard......................................78Charge,Hearing,andAppealProcedures.............79AcademicHonestyViolationDefinitionsandPenalties................................................................81
AdditionalAcademicInformation....................84AcademicGrievanceProcedure............................84ClassificationofStudents......................................85AcademicProgress................................................85AcademicReviewBoard.......................................85AcademicWarning,Probation,andDismissal......85AcademicForgiveness...........................................87
Withdrawals......................................................88LeaveofAbsenceandVoluntaryWithdrawal.......88ReturningStudents...............................................88InvoluntaryLeaveofAbsenceandWithdrawal....88Resumption-of-StudyPolicy.................................89
GraduationProcedures....................................90
Transcripts........................................................91
GradingStandardsforUndergraduateCourses...........................................................................92
AcademicServices,Programs,andOptions....94First-YearAdvising................................................94
AcademicAdvising................................................94SupportServicesforStudentswithDisabilities....94AssessmentofPriorLearning................................95ExaminationPrograms..........................................96CreditforNon-CollegiateTraining........................96AcademicHonors..................................................97SpecialStudiesOptions.......................................101CareerandProfessionalDevelopment...............104SummerCourses.................................................105GraduateandPost-BaccalaureateCourses........106Affiliations...........................................................107
JusticeMatters:GeneralEducationProgram109JusticeMatters:GeneralEducationProgram.....110TheExplorations.................................................112The21stCenturyLiteracies..................................113HonorsProgram..................................................119StudentProgressRecordonGeneralEducationProgram..............................................................127
ProgramsandCourses...................................128
SchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMedia..............133Accounting..........................................................135BusinessManagement........................................137Economics...........................................................142Finance................................................................143HumanResourcesManagement........................146InternationalBusiness.........................................149Marketing............................................................151CommunicationDepartment..............................154Communication...............................................154DigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia.......159
GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartments........163GraphicDesign................................................163Music...............................................................164StudioArt.........................................................165
LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentDepartment.........................................................166LeadershipinBusiness:DegreeCompletionProgram...........................................................166LEADERSHIPSTUDIESMINOR..........................167
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CERTIFICATE.....................................................168
SchoolofEducation........................................169EducationandEducationalStudies.....................170EducationalStudies.............................................172Middle-Level(4-8)EducationwithConcentrationinEnglish/ReadingandLanguageArts..................174Pre-K-4Education...............................................175Pre-K-4EducationwithSpecialEducationPre-K-8.............................................................................176SecondaryEducation..........................................178UrbanEducationMinor......................................179
SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences.....181EnglishDepartment............................................183English.............................................................183GenderandBodyStudies................................189Theater............................................................191Writing.............................................................192
HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment..........194AmericanStudies.............................................194BlackStudies....................................................197EnvironmentalStudies.....................................199History.............................................................200PoliticalScience...............................................201
PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartment.....203LiberalStudies.................................................203Philosophy.......................................................204
PsychologyDepartment....................................206Psychology.......................................................206
ReligiousStudiesDepartment.............................208ReligiousStudies..............................................208
RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment.............................................................................212Italian...............................................................212Spanish............................................................214LatinAmericanStudiesMinor.........................218
SocialWorkDepartment...................................219SocialWork......................................................219
SociologyandCriminologyDepartment.............222Criminology.....................................................222
Sociology..........................................................224InterdisciplinaryProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements.....................................................226IndividualizedPrograms..................................226SocialJustice....................................................228
SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth230InformationScienceTechnologyDepartment....231InformationScienceandTechnology..............231
MathematicsDepartment..................................233Mathematics...................................................233ACTUARIALSCIENCECONCENTRATION...........235
ScienceDepartment............................................237ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotion..........237Biology.............................................................240Chemistry.........................................................248EnvironmentalScience....................................253
CourseDescriptions........................................254ACC/MACC-Accounting.....................................255AST-AmericanStudies.......................................257BIO–Biology.......................................................259BUS-Business.....................................................266CHE–Chemistry..................................................271COL-CollegeSuccessSeminars.........................274COM-Communication.......................................275CRM-Criminology..............................................285ECG-EngagementswiththeCommonGood.....287ECO-Economics.................................................288EDU-Education..................................................289ELE-ElementaryEducation................................295ENG-English.......................................................296ESH–ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotion...312FIN-Finance........................................................314FNA-FineArts....................................................316FRE-French........................................................319GBS-GenderandBodyStudies........................320GRA-GraphicDesign..........................................322H-HonorsCourses.............................................325HIS-History.........................................................326HRM-HumanResourcesManagement.............331
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INTE-Internship.................................................332IST-InformationScienceandTechnology.........334ITA-Italian..........................................................336LAN-Language...................................................338LAS-LatinAmericanStudies...............................338LEAD/LDR-Leadership.......................................340LIS-LiberalStudies.............................................341MAT-Mathematics............................................342MKT-Marketing.................................................346MUS-Music........................................................348PED-PhysicalEducation.....................................350PHI-Philosophy..................................................351PHY-Physics.......................................................356POL-PoliticalScience.........................................357PSY-Psychology.................................................361RELS/REL-ReligiousStudies...............................366SEC-SecondaryEducation..................................372SOC-Sociology...................................................373SOJ-SocialJustice..............................................376SOW-SocialWork..............................................377SPA-Spanish.......................................................381SPE-SpecialEducation.......................................387THE-Theater......................................................389WRT-Writing.....................................................391
Organization...................................................395Members.............................................................395PresidentsEmerita..............................................395BoardofTrustees................................................395TrusteesEmeriti..................................................395
Administration................................................396President’sCabinet.............................................396
AcademicAffairs.................................................396EnrollmentManagement....................................397FinancialAid........................................................397Finance................................................................397BusinessOffice....................................................397Facilities...............................................................397InformationTechnologyandResources.............397Bookstore............................................................397ConferenceandEvents.......................................397InstitutionalAdvancement.................................397MarketingandCommunications........................398CommunityDevelopmentandExternalRelations.............................................................................398StudentLife.........................................................398CenterforStudentEngagementandLeadership398PublicSafety........................................................398DiningServices....................................................398AthleticsandRecreation.....................................398CounselingandPsychologicalServices...............398HealthServices....................................................398ResidenceLife.....................................................398CampusMinistry.................................................398
Faculty.............................................................399SchoolDeans.......................................................399DepartmentChairs..............................................399FacultyList...........................................................399FacultyEmeriti....................................................406
CooperatingSchoolsandTeachers................407
InternshipPlacements:...................................410
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President’sMessageDearStudents,ThisCatalogisnotjustacompendiumofclasses,degreerequirements,andacademicpolicies.Surethosethingsareinhere,butthisCatalogissomuchmore.Thesepagesdetailthewondersofaliberalartseducation,whichisanotherwayofsayingthewondersofourworld.Fromthesciencestophilosophytobusinesstothefinearts,whatyou’llfindhereisabroad-baseofknowledgethattogetherpaintsavividportraitofourlives.BytakingthecoursesinthisCatalog,you’llbegintoseetheworldforallitsamazingcomplexities,andifyouhaven’talready,youmayfindsomethingthatpiquesyourintellectualcuriosity.You’llhavethose“aha!”moments.Infact,youmayhavequiteafew!Itisthosemomentsthatcanshapeacareerandshapealife.Equally,aliberalartseducationhasneverbeenmorevaluableforyourcareerthanitistoday.Recentstudieshaveshownthattoday’semployerswantgraduateswhohaveabroad-baseofknowledgeinavarietyofareastocomplementskillsinaspecificfieldormajor.Theywantgraduatestohavethepracticaltoolslikecommunicationandproblem-solvingskills,andademonstratedabilitytoapplyknowledgeinreal-worldsettings.Inotherwords,employerswantliberalartsgraduateswhohavelearnedwhatistaughtinthesecourses.Therefore,IsuggestyoutakeyourtimereadingthroughthisCatalog.Ifyouareunsureofwheretobeginorwhatcoursestotake,talktoyourfamily,peers,andespeciallyyouracademicadvisor.Butaboveall,betruetoyourowninterestsandyourowngoals.Ifyou’renotsurewhatyourgoalsorinterestsare,thenusethisCatalogtodiscoverwhatmovesyou.Youonlygetonechanceattheundergraduateuniversityexperience,soseizethedayandtakefulladvantageoftheabundantopportunitiesCabriniUniversityoffersyou.Itwillmakeallthedifferencebetweenhavinganordinaryuniversityexperienceorexceptionalone.ItwillhelpyouLivewithPurpose.Regards,
DonaldB.Taylor,PhDPresident
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AcademicCalendar
(SubjecttoChange)On-CampusPrograms
FallSemesterof2017August25(F) NewResidentsReport:NewResidentOrientation;
MatriculationCeremonyAugust27(Sun) ResidenceHallsopenforreturningstudentsAugust28(M) FirstDayofClasses(8:15am)September4(M) LaborDayHoliday(noclasses)September6(W) LastdaytoAdd/DropClassesordeclareauditOctober9(M) Dean’sFallHoliday(noclasses)October13–15(Fri–Sun) HomecomingWeekend/AnnualUndergraduateHonorsConvocationOctober18(W) SemesterMidpointOctober30(M) GraduatestudentregistrationforSpringSemester2018beginsNovember6(M) SeniorpriorityregistrationforSpringSemester2018beginsNovember9(Th) JuniorpriorityregistrationforSpringSemester2018beginsNovember9(Th) LastdaytoWithdrawfromafullterm(15week)course*November13(M) SophomorepriorityregistrationforSpringSemester2018beginsNovember14(T) CabriniDay(nodaytimeclasses;classesat4:30pmonwillmeet)November16(Th) FirstYearstudentpriorityregistrationforSpringSemester2018beginsNovember22(W) ResidenceHallscloseat10:00amNovember22–26(W–Sun) ThanksgivingRecess(noclasses)November26(Sun) ResidenceHallsopenatNoonNovember27(M) AllClasses(dayandevening)resumeDecember11(M) ClassesEnd;LastDaytoDeclarePass/FailDecember12–16(T–Sat) FinalExaminationsDecember17(Sun) ResidenceHallsCloseat10:00amDecember31(Sat) ConferralDateforFallGraduationCycle*PartofTermClasseshavevaryingAdd/DropandWithdrawaldates;pleaseseetheCavalierExpressCenterforspecificdatesforyourpartoftermclass.
Winter2017-2018
December18(Mon) ClassesStartDecember23–January1(Sat–Mon) ChristmasBreakJanuary2(Tues) ClassesResumeJanuary15(Mon) ClassesEnd*AcceleratedTermClasseshavevaryingAdd/DropandWithdrawaldates;pleaseseetheCavalierExpressCenterforspecificdatesforyouracceleratedtermclass.
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SpringSemester2018January5(F) LastDayforSeniorstoapplyforAugust2018GraduationJanuary15(M) ResidenceHallsOpenatNoon/MartinLutherKingJr.HolidayJanuary16(T) AllClassesbegin(8:15am)January24(W) LastDaytoAddorDropacourseorDeclareAuditFebruary25–March4(Sun–Sun) SemesterBreak(noclasses)March1(Th) LastDayforSeniorstoapplyforDecember2018GraduationMarch4(Sun) ResidenceHallsopenatnoonMarch5(M) AllClassesresumeMarch14(W) SemesterMidpointMarch26(M) GraduatestudentregistrationforSummer/Fall2018beginsMarch28(W) ResidenceHallscloseat10:00amMarch28–April2(W–M) EasterHolidayBreak(afterlastclassonMarch27)(noclasses)April2(M) ResidenceHallsOpenatnoonApril3(T) AllClassesresumeApril3(T) SeniorpriorityregistrationforSummer/Fall2018begins April5(Th) JuniorpriorityregistrationforSummer/Fall2018beginsApril9(M) SophomorepriorityregistrationforSummer/Fall2018beginsApril11(W) LastdaytoWithdrawfromafullterm(15week)course*April12(Th) FreshmanpriorityregistrationforSummer/Fall2018beginsApril24(T) Arts,Research,&ScholarshipSymposium(noclasses)May1(T) FirstdayforUndergraduatestoapplyforMay2019graduationMay7(M) LastDayofClasses&LastDaytoDeclarePass/FailMay8–12(T–Sat) FinalExaminationsMay13(Sun) ResidenceHallscloseat10amMay14-20(Mon–Sun) SeniorWeekActivitiesMay19(Sat) CommencementMassMay20(Sun) CommencementExercises;ConferralDateforSpringGraduation*PartofTermClasseshavevaryingAdd/DropandWithdrawaldates;pleaseseetheCavalierExpressCenterforspecificdatesforyourpartoftermclass.
SummerSessions2018May21(M) FirstDayofSummerIand12-weeksessionMay28(M) MemorialDayHoliday(noclasses)June13(W) LastdaytowithdrawfromaSummerIcourseJune29(F) LastdayofSummerIJuly2(M) FirstDayofSummerIIJuly4(W) IndependenceDayholiday(noclasses)July12(Th) LastdaytowithdrawfromaSummer12-weekcourseJuly25(W) LastdaytowithdrawfromaSummerIIcourseAugust10(F) LastdayofSummerIIandSummer12-weeksessionAugust17(F) ConferralDateforSummerGraduationCycle*AcceleratedTermClasseshavevaryingAdd/DropandWithdrawaldates;pleaseseetheCavalierExpressCenterforspecificdatesforyouracceleratedtermclass.
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TheUniversityCabriniUniversity,acoeducationalCatholicuniversity,iscommittedtoaliberaleducation,excellenceinteaching,
andthedevelopmentofstudentswhocanmeetthechallengesofaprofessionalcareerandenhancethecommon
good.
TheUniversity’sdedicationtoacademicexcellenceisevidentfromitsrichandvariedcurriculum.Itsacademic
programisflexible,enablingstudentstopursuetheirpersonalinterestsandtoexaminetheinfinitepossibilitiesofeducation.
Cabrini’scurriculumprovidesstudentswithabroad-basededucationcombinedwithskilldevelopmentinaspecificfield.TheUniversityaimstoprepareitsgraduatestothinkcritically,careaboutothers,appreciateculture,and
communicateeffectively.
TheUniversityiscommittedtotheprinciplesofintegrity,honesty,anddedicationtothecommunity-at-large—truly
an“educationoftheheart.”
ABriefHistory
CabriniUniversitywasestablishedasCabriniCollegein1957bytheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus,a
worldwideinstitutionofeducational,medical,andsocialservicefacilities.
CabriniUniversitywasnamedforthefounderoftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartandAmerica’sfirst
immigrantsaint,SaintFrancesXavierCabrini.CabriniUniversitysharesthatnamewithCabrinianinstitutionsin17
countriesandonsixcontinents.
TheUniversitystrivestoinstillinitsstudentsasenseofresponsibilitytowardtheirenvironmentandserviceto
others.Duringseveraldecades,theUniversityhasexperiencedsignificantchanges:thegrowthofthestudentbody,thedevelopmentofacademicprograms,andtheexpansionofcampusfacilities.
In1957,43studentswereenrolledinfourmajorsofferedbyCabriniCollege,foundedasawomen’seducationalinstitution,becamecoeducationalin1970.Cabriniwasgranteduniversitystatusin2016.
In2016,Cabrini’stotalenrollmentnumbersmorethan2,200students.Thesestudentsnowmajorinmorethan35
programs.UniversityPresidents
•1957-67:UrsulaInfante,MSC
•1968-69:GervaseLapadula,MSC
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•1969-72:ReginaCasey,MSC
•1972-82:MaryLouiseSullivan,MSC,PhD(’63)•1982-92:EileenCurrie,MSC(’66)
•1992-2008:AntoinetteIadarola,PhD
•2008-13:MarieAngelellaGeorge,PhD•2013-14:DebM.Takes,InterimPresident
•2014topresent:DonaldTaylor,PhD
TheMissionofCabriniUniversity
EducationoftheHeart
CabriniUniversityisaCatholicinstitutionofhighereducationdedicatedtoacademicexcellence,leadershipdevelopment,andacommitmenttosocialjustice.
TheUniversitywelcomeslearnersofallfaiths,cultures,andbackgroundsandpreparesthemtobecomeengagedcitizensoftheworld.CabriniUniversity,locatedinsuburbanPhiladelphia,isaCatholic,coeducational,residential
universitythatstrivestobealeaderincommunityservice.
RootedintheheritageofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,theUniversityisavitalpartoftheinternationaleducational
ministryoftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus.Linkingtheorytopractice,theUniversityoffers
programsofstudyintheliberalartsandprofessionalstudies.
TheUniversityiscomprisedoffourschools:SchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMedia;SchoolofEducation;Schoolof
HumanitiesandSocialSciences;andSchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.
Inprovidingfortheeducationalneedsofthearea,theUniversityhasastrongcommitmenttocommuter,graduate,
andadultstudents.Initscommitmenttoeducatestudentsofdifferentbackgroundsandabilitiestoleadandserveinachangingandculturallydiverseworld,theUniversitybelievesinaneducationalphilosophythatnotonly
preparesstudentsforcareers,butenablesthemto
livelivesofdignityandpurpose.
Inallitsacademicandco-curricularprograms,theUniversityassistsstudentsinactualizingtheirpotential—
personallyandprofessionally—sothattheymaybetterunderstandthemselves,bemoresensitivetotheneedsoftheglobalcommunityandcontributecompetentlytosociety.
InstitutionalGoals
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• ToprovideanenvironmentconsistentwithSaintFrancesXavierCabrini’sworkinapluralisticsocietybywelcomingallqualifiedstudentsintheenterpriseofintellectual,spiritual,socialandemotionalgrowth
• ToprovideaCabrinian“educationoftheheart”thatteachesthatintellectualcompetencecannotbedivorcedfromvaluesoramoralresponsibilitytothecommunity
• Toprovideastrongliberalartseducationenablingstudentstodevelopascriticalthinkers,versedincommunicationandanalyticalskills,withtheabilitytoapplyknowledgetonewanddifferentproblemsandwiththeabilitytocontinuetolearnfromlife
• Toprovideacademicprogramsthatwilleducatestudentsa)ashighlytrainedprofessionalswhoentergraduatestudiesandprofessionalfieldsorb)whocontinuetheirprofessionaldevelopmentforcareeradvancementandchange
• Toprovideaqualifiedfacultyandstaffdedicatedtoeducationalexcellenceandprofessionaldevelopmentandtoencouragepersonalandgroupinterchangeamongstudents,faculty,andstaff
• Toprovideguidancetoassisteachstudentindevelopingasenseofvalues,agoodself-image,andresponsibilitytoGod,self,andtheworld
• Toprovideabroadrangeofcultural,religious,socialandrecreationalactivitiesinordertocarrytheeducationalenterprisesbeyondclassroominstructions
• Tofosteracommunitythattreasuresandrespectsitsreligiousheritagewhileitrecognizesitisenrichedbydifferencesinculturesandreligiousbeliefs
• Todevelopprograms,servicesandeducationaldeliverysystemsthatareresponsivetothedifferentgoalsandneedsofallourstudentsonandoffcampus:dayandevening,residentandcommuter,traditionalandnontraditional,undergraduateandgraduate
• Toconductongoingevaluationsofallcampusprograms,instructionalandnon-instructional,inordertoimprovetheireffectivenessandtocreatenewprogramsconsistentwiththeUniversity’smissionanditsvisionforthefuture
• ToencourageallUniversitypersonneltoparticipateinthetotaldevelopmentofstudentsbytheiractions,example,andexcellenceinservice
• Topromoteaspiritofcooperationandcollaborationamongfaculty,students,staff,administrators,advisors,alumni,parents,andBoardofTrusteesinachievingthegoalsoftheUniversity
QualitiesofaLiberallyEducatedPerson
CabriniUniversityispartoftheinternationalnetworkoftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartcreatedbytheglobalvisionofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini.
TheapostolicprioritiesoftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartincludeworkingforpeaceandjustice,workingagainstpovertyandoppression,promotingpersonalandinterpersonalgrowth,andincreasingcompassionate
concernforallhumanbeings.
BaseduponthemissionoftheUniversity,Cabriniprovideseducationalprogramsthatrecognizeandseektodevelop
skillsandvaluesnecessarytosupportandsustainamaturecommitmenttotheseobjectives.
A.CognitiveComplexity-Demonstrates:
• analyticreasoningandcriticalthinking• creativethinking• scientificreasoning• quantitativereasoning
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B.EffectiveCommunication-Demonstrates:• effectivewrittencommunication• effectivemediatedcommunication• effectiveoralpresentationskills• effectiveinterpersonalcommunication• effectivesmallgroupcommunicationskills
C.UnderstandingofSelfandBeliefsasaGlobalCitizen-Demonstrates:
• senseofself• knowledgeofculturaldiversityandAmericanpluralism• abilitytointeractcross-culturally
D.PropensityforEngaginginLife-LongLearning-Demonstrates:• curiosity• self-direction• adaptability
E.ResponsibilityforSocialJustice-Demonstrates:• relevantknowledge• relevantvalues• relevantskills
F.ExpertiseinaSpecificArea-Demonstrates:• relevantknowledge• relevantvalues• relevantskills
StatementofCatholicIdentity
CabriniUniversityisavitalanddistinctiveelementoftheinternationaleducationalministryoftheRomanCatholicChurchandtheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus.
AsaRomanCatholicinstitution,CabriniUniversityaffirmsthatGod’slove—expressedintherelationshipamongCreator,Redeemer,andSpirit—invitesallpeopletoformvibrant,caringcommunities.
TheUniversitymanifeststhisbeliefby:• respectingthedignityofthehumanpersonascreatedintheimageandlikenessofGod• providingopportunitiesforprayer,reflection,andthestudyofSacredScripture• celebratingliturgyandparticipatingintheSacraments• respectingthebeliefsofthosemembersofotherreligionsandspiritualtraditionsandinvitingthemto
sharethegiftstheybringtothecommunity• providingaliberalartseducationrichinvaluesandofferingopportunitiesforspiritual,intellectual,and
ethicalgrowth• demonstratingleadershipinservicetothecommunity• standinginsolidaritywiththosewhoarepoor,forgottenandoppressed• participatinginthecreationanddevelopmentofsocietalstructuresthatarehumane,just,andrespectful
oftherightsanddignityofthehumanpersonInspiredbytheexampleofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,who
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dedicatedherlifetomakingtheloveofJesusChristvisibleintheworld,theUniversitycommunitycontinuallystrivestomakethisvisionofCatholicidentityarealitythroughoutthelivingandlearningenvironmentoftheUniversity.
CharterofCoreValues
OurcorevaluesemanatefromthelifeofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,thecharismoftheMissionarySistersofthe
SacredHeartandtheCatholiceducationaltradition.
InresponsetoSaintFrancesXavierCabrini’sdesiretoprovidean“educationoftheheart”—aCatholic,Cabrinian
education,centeredinChristandevermindfulofthedignityandcontributionofeachperson—themembersofthis
Universitycommunity,throughacollaborativeprocess,haveenunciatedthesevalueswhichexistasastandardforouractivitiesandasahallmarkforallfuturedevelopment.
“Educationoftheheart”isachievedthroughthecorevaluesofrespect,community,vision,anddedicationto
excellence.
Respect
Westriveforareverenceofselfandothersmanifestedintrustandappreciation.Respectcallsforcareandcompassioninregardto:
• diversity• ourenvironment• socialjustice• civilityinresolvingconflict
TheUniversitystrivestopromotetheintegrityofeachperson,thusservingthevitalandvibrantgoodofall.
VisionInspiredbytheindomitablespiritofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,westrivetopromoteandfosterinnovationand
creativity.
Visioncallsfor:• aspirituallybasedoutlookwhenseekingsolutions• courage• apro-activestewardshipofallpresentandfutureresources
WeacceptthechallengetoliveourlivesaccordingtotheCabrinianvisionandvalues.
Community
Westrivetostrengthencommunitybyunitingdiverseindividualsandtheiraspirationsinsharedendeavor.Communitycallsfor:
• commonmission• ethicalresponsibility• asenseofbelonging• dialogueindecisionmaking
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• enthusiasmfortheenterprise• participationinthecelebrationofourvaluesandtraditions
TheCabriniUniversitycommunityseekstomaintainanenvironmentofreceptivityandhospitalityforallandcreate
unionwhilenurturingindividualgiftsandtalents.
DedicationtoExcellenceTomaximizethepotentialoftheindividualandcommunity,westrivefortheeducationof
thewholeperson—intellectual,emotional,physical,andspiritual.
DedicationtoExcellencecallsfor:• positiveattitude• commitmenttolifelonglearning• personalandprofessionalgrowth• prideinaccomplishment• fulfillmentofcommongoals
Attheheartofourdedicationtoexcellenceisthedesiretobeourbestintheserviceofourstudentsandallothers.
Becauseweareaninstitutionofprocessandconstantdevelopment,whatwearemustalwaysprogresstowards
whatweoughttobe.Itisourhopethatinourconstantefforttoevaluateourgrowth,thatweaimforapointofcoincidenceinwhichthe
valuesthatdeterminewhatwearebecomeonewithwhatweoughttobe.
EqualEmploymentPolicy/EducationalOpportunityandAffirmativeActionPolicy
TheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesushaveadeepcommitmenttopromotingrespectforthedignityof
thepersonasanindividualandtoreachingouttopeoplewhoaremarginalizedinthecommunity.
CabriniUniversityiscommittedtotheprincipleofequalemploymentandeducationalopportunityforallqualified
persons,regardlessofrace,religion,color,gender,nationalorigin,age,disability,veteranstatus,maritalstatus,
sexualorientation,oranyotheroccupationallyirrelevantcriteria.
TheUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateagainstqualifiedindividualsintherecruitmentandadmissionofstudents,the
recruitmentandemploymentoffacultyandstaff,andtheoperationofanyofitsprogramsandactivities,asspecifiedbyapplicablefederalandstatelawsandregulations.
ToensureequalityofopportunityinallareasoftheUniversity,thePresidentoftheUniversityconsultsregularlywiththeappointedAffirmativeActionofficerfortheUniversitytodevelopandreviewCabrini’saffirmativeaction
plan,approvedbytheCabriniUniversityBoardofTrustees,ExecutiveCommitteeonJanuary22,1981.
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ThedesignatedcoordinatorforUniversitycompliancewithSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andthe
AmericanswithDisabilitiesActandtheUniversity’sAffirmativeActionofficeristheDirectorofHumanResources.
Anyonewhohasaquestionaboutdiscriminationorwhobelievesheorshehasbeenthesubjectofdiscrimination
shouldcontactCabriniUniversityDirectorofHumanResourcesat610.902.8206.
RighttoModify
InformationinthisCatalogreferstothe2017-18academicyear.TheUniversityreservestherighttochange
requirementsandregulations,aswellasdates,schedules,courses,andprograms.CabriniUniversityreservesthe
righttochangeanyprovisionsorrequirementsatanytimewithinthestudent’stermofattendance.
Accreditation
CabriniUniversityisaccreditedbytheMiddleStatesCommissiononHigherEducation,3624MarketStreet,
PhiladelphiaPA,19104-2680(215.662.5606)andisapprovedbytheDepartmentofEducation,CommonwealthofPennsylvania.
InaccordancewithstudentconsumerismstatedinTitleIV.34CRF(668.34and668.35),allaccreditationandlicensingdocumentsoftheUniversitymaybereviewedbycontactingtheOfficeofthePresident,CabriniUniversity,
Radnor,PA,19087-3698.
Memberships
TheUniversityholdsnumerousmemberships,someofwhichinclude:
• AmericanAssociationofCollegesforTeacherEducation• AmericanAssociationofHigherEducation• AmericanCouncilonEducation• AssociationofCatholicCollegesandUniversities• AssociationofCollegiateBusinessSchoolsandPrograms• AssociationofContinuingHigherEducation• AssociationofGoverningBoards• CatholicCampusMinistryAssociation• TheUniversityBoardCouncilofIndependentColleges• ColonialStatesAthleticConference• CouncilfortheAdvancementandSupportofEducation• CouncilofIndependentCollegesandUniversities• CouncilofIndependentCollegesTuitionExchange• CouncilforUndergraduateResearch• EasternCollegiateAthleticConference• MiddleAtlanticCareerCounselorsAssociation• MiddleStatesAssociationofCollegesandUniversities• NationalAssociationofCampusActivities
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• NationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployers• NationalAssociationofIndependentCollegesandUniversities• NationalAssociationofStudentPersonnelAdministrators• NationalCatholicEducationalAssociation• NationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation• NationalCollegiateHonorsCouncil• NationalCommissionforCooperativeEducation• PennsylvaniaAssociationforInternshipsandCooperativeEducation• PennsylvaniaAssociationofCollegesandUniversities• PennsylvaniaCampusCompact• PolicyonStudentConsumerism
PolicyonStudentConsumerism
InaccordancewithstudentconsumerismstatedinTitleIV.34CRF(668.34and668.35),allaccreditationand
licensingdocumentsoftheUniversitymaybereviewedbycontactingtheOfficeofthePresident,610KingofPrussia
Road,Radnor,PA19087-3698.
StudentPrivacyRightsCabriniUniversityaffirmstherighttoprivacyofeachmemberoftheUniversitycommunityinaccordancewiththe
FamilyEducationRightstoPrivacyActof1974(P.L.98-80)asamended(P.L.93-568)andanyregulationsthatmay
bepromulgatedthere.
Studentsandotherswantingspecificinformationregardingrecordsmaintainedintheirnamesareadvisedto
contacttheRegistrar’sOffice,610KingofPrussiaRoad,Radnor,PA19087-3698.
NondiscriminationPolicy
TheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesushaveadeepcommitmenttopromotingrespectforthedignityof
thepersonasanindividualandtoreachingthosepersonswhoaremarginalizedinthecommunity.
CabriniUniversityiscommittedtoapolicyofequalopportunityforallineveryaspectofitsoperations.
TheUniversityhaspledgednottodiscriminateonthebasesofrace,color,sex,age,religion,nationalorigin,sexual
orientation,disability,veteranstatus,ormaritalorparentalstatus.
Thispolicyextendstoalleducational,service,andemploymentprogramsoftheUniversity.
ToensurethequalityofopportunityinallareasoftheUniversity,thepresidentoftheUniversityconsultsregularlywiththeappointedaffirmativeactionofficerfortheUniversitytodevelopandreviewCabrini’saffirmative-action
plan,approvedbytheCabriniUniversityBoardofTrustees,ExecutiveCommitteeonJanuary22,1981.
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ThedesignatedcoordinatorforUniversitycompliancewithSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andthe
AmericanswithDisabilitiesActandtheUniversity’saffirmative-actionofficeristhedirectorofhumanresources(610.902.8206).
AnyonewhohasaquestionregardingdiscriminationorbelievestheyhavebeenthesubjectofdiscriminationshouldcontacttheDirectorofHumanResources.
TheStudentBodyThecombinedundergraduateandgraduateenrollmentatCabriniUniversitytotals2,436students.Students
representavarietyofreligiousbackgrounds,comefrom20statesandvariouscountries,and35%representdiversestudentpopulations.34%ofstudentsaremaleand66%arefemale.55%ofstudentsliveoncampus.
Thepercentageofgraduateandundergraduatestudentsinthegraduatingclassof2017receiveddegreesin:•BachelorofArts(liberalarts,humanities,communication,socialsciences)..............................................20%
•BachelorofScience(sciences,mathematics,businessadministration,computerinformationscience)...19%
•BachelorofScienceinEducation..................................................................................................................7%•BachelorofSocialWork................................................................................................................................2%
•MasterofAccounting....................................................................................................................................1%
•MasterofEducation....................................................................................................................................46%•MasterofScience..........................................................................................................................................4%
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)
CabriniUniversityaffirmstherighttoprivacyofeachmemberoftheUniversitycommunityinaccordancewiththe
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974(FERPA)asamendedandanyregulationswhichmaybepromulgatedthere.
FERPAaffordsstudentswithcertainrightswithrespecttotheireducationrecords.An“eligiblestudent”underFERPAisastudentwhois18yearsofageorolderorwhoattendsapostsecondaryinstitutionlikeCabriniUniversity.
Inaccordancewiththispolicy,presentandformerstudentsatCabrinihavetherighttoinspectandreview
informationintheireducationalrecordsandchallengethecontentsofthoserecordswhichtheyconsidertobeinaccurate,misleading,orotherwiseinviolationoftheirprivacyorotherrightsunderFERPA.
Thisrequestmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheregistrar,dean,headoftheacademicdepartment,orotherappropriateofficial,awrittenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)thestudentwishestoinspect.Theschoolofficial
willmakearrangementsforaccessandnotifythestudentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybe
inspected.
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Iftherecordsarenotmaintainedbyschoolofficialtowhomtherequestwassubmitted,thatofficialshalladvisethe
studentofthecorrectofficialtowhomtherequestshouldbeaddressed.
OnlythosewithintheUniversitywhohavelegitimateeducationalinterestmayhaveaccesstostudentrecords.A
schoolofficialisapersonemployedbyCabriniUniversityinanadministrative,supervisory,academic,research,orsupportstaffposition(includinglawenforcementunitpersonnelandhealthstaff);apersonservingontheboardof
trustees;orastudentservingonanofficialcommittee.Aschoolofficialmayalsoincludeacontractoroutsideofthe
Universitywhoperformsaninstitutionalserviceorfunctionforwhichtheschoolwouldotherwiseuseitsownemployeesandwhoisunderthedirectcontroloftheuniversitywithrespecttotheuseandmaintenanceof
personallyidentifiableinformation(PII)fromeducationrecords,suchasanattorney,auditor,orcollectionagent.
AschoolofficialhaslegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibilitiesforCabriniUniversity.Theprovisionsofthelawprotectthe
confidentialityoflettersofrecommendationfiledpriortoJanuary1,1975,aswellaslettersforwhichstudentshave
formallywaivedtheirrightstoaccess.
PersonsoutsidetheUniversitydonothaveaccesstotherecordsofindividualstudentsunlessthestudentgives
permissionforthereleaseofspecificrecordsorunlesstheknowledgeofsuchinformationisnecessarytoprotectthehealthorsafetyofotherpersons.
FERPApermitsnon-consensualdisclosureofeducationrecords,orpersonallyidentifiable,non-directoryinformationfromeducationrecords,inconnectionwithahealthorsafetyemergencyunderthecurrentFERPAregulations.
Underthehealthandsafetyexception,schoolofficialsmaysharerelevantinformationwith“appropriateparties,”
thatis,thosepartieswhoseknowledgeoftheinformationisnecessarytoprovideimmediateprotectionofthehealthandsafetyofthestudentorotherindividuals,without
thewrittenconsentofthestudentinthecaseofanimmediatethreattothehealthandsafetyofstudentsorother
individuals.
AstudenthastherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbythe
UniversitytocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheOfficethatadministersFERPAis:FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice
U.S.DepartmentofEducation
400MarylandAvenue,SWWashington,DC20202
FERPAindicatesthatcertaininformationshallbeconsideredas“DirectoryInformation”andmaybereleasedwithoutthestudent’sconsent.CabriniUniversityhasdesignatedthefollowinginformationas“Directory
Information:”name,majorfieldofstudy,classlevel,anticipateddateofgraduation,datesofattendance,
participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivities,degrees,andawardsreceived,andtheeducationalinstitutionthatastudenthasmostrecentlyattended.
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ItisCabriniUniversitypolicynottoreleasenon-directoryinformationsuchasthestudent’scampusorhome
address,emailaddress,telephonenumber,orthestudent’sclassschedule.
Inaddition,theU.S.DepartmentofEducationrecently(January3,2012)expandedthecircumstancesunderwhich
educationrecordsandpersonallyidentifiableinformationcontainedinsuchrecords—includingSocialSecurityNumber,grades,orotherprivateinformation—maybeaccessedwithoutastudent’sconsent.
First,theU.S.ComptrollerGeneral,theU.S.AttorneyGeneral,theU.S.SecretaryofEducation,orstateandlocaleducationauthorities(“FederalandStateAuthorities”)mayallowaccesstoeducationrecordsandpersonally
identifiableinformationwithoutthestudent’sconsenttoanythirdpartydesignatedbyaFederalorStateAuthority
toevaluateafederal-orstate-supportededucationprogram.Theevaluationmayrelatetoanyprogramthatis“principallyengagedintheprovisionofeducation,”suchasearlychildhoodeducationandjobtraining,aswellas
anyprogramthatisadministeredbyaneducationagencyorinstitution.
Second,FederalandStateAuthoritiesmayallowaccesstoeducationrecordsandpersonallyidentifiableinformation
withoutthestudent’sconsenttoresearchersperformingcertaintypesofstudies,incertaincasesevenwhenCabrini
Universityobjectstoordoesnotrequestsuchresearch.
FederalandStateAuthoritiesmustobtaincertainuse-restrictionanddatasecuritypromisesfromtheentitiesthat
theyauthorizetopersonallyidentifiableinformation,buttheAuthoritiesneednotmaintaindirectcontroloversuchentities.
Inaddition,inconnectionwithStatewideLongitudinalDataSystems,StateAuthoritiesmaycollect,compile,permanentlyretain,andsharewithoutstudentconsentpersonallyidentifiableinformationfromthestudent’s
educationrecords,andtheymaytrackthestudent’sparticipationineducationandotherprogramsbylinkingsuch
personallyidentifiableinformationtootherpersonalinformationthattheyobtainfromotherfederalorstatedatasources,includingworkforcedevelopment,unemploymentinsurance,childwelfare,juvenilejustice,militaryservice,
andmigrantstudentrecordssystems.
Currentlyenrolledstudentsmayrequestthatanyorallofthisinformationbewithheldfromthepublicbydoingso
inwritingtotheOfficeoftheRegistrarnolaterthantendaysafterthefirstdayofclassesforfallandspring
semesters.
Thiswrittennotificationmustberenewedannuallytobeconsideredvalid.AcompletecopyoftheUniversity’s
FERPApolicyisavailablebyrequestfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.AnyquestionsrelatedtothispolicyshouldbedirectedtotheRegistrar.
Acceptable-UsePolicy
CabriniUniversityispleasedtoofferitsusersaccesstoavarietyofelectroniccommunicationssystems.
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OurgoalinprovidingthisaccesstoUniversityusersistopromoteexcellenceinhighereducationbyfacilitatingresourcesharing,innovationandcommunicationinsupportoftheUniversity’smissionandvalues.
Electroniccommunicationssystemsincludeemail,computersystems,internetaccess,voicemail,andtelecommunicationssystems.Implicitintheuseofthesecommunicationssystemsistheobligationtousethese
systemsinanappropriateandethicalmanner.
Consequently,itistheresponsibilityofeveryCabriniUniversityusertoreadandfollowthe“CabriniUniversity
Acceptable-UsePolicy”onlineundercabrini.edu/policies.
TheCampusCabriniUniversity’sbeautiful112-acrecampusislocatedjust30minutesfromPhiladelphiainsuburbanRadnor
Township.ThepropertywasownedbytheLewisfamilyandthentheBrookefamilyduringthe19thcentury.
ItwassoldaroundtheturnofthecenturytothelateJamesWilliamPaulJr,apartnerintheDrexelCompany,
prosperousPhiladelphiabankers.Paulnamedhisestate“Woodcrest,”becauseofitslocationonthecrestofRadnor
Hills.HoraceTrumbauer,aleadingPhiladelphiaarchitect,designedtheoriginalestatebuildingsintheearly1900s.
PaulsoldWoodcrestin1925toDr.JohnT.Dorrance,inventoroftheformulaforcondensedsoupandpastpresident
oftheCampbellSoupCompany.Dorrance’sfamilyoccupiedtheestateuntil1954,whenitwassoldatauctiontotheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus.
UniversityFacilities
AntoinetteIadarolaCenterforScience,Education,andTechnology
OfficesfortheSchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealtharelocatedintheIadarolaCenter.AlsolocatedinthisbuildingarethedepartmentsofScience,ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotion,Mathematics,Information
Technology,andPsychologydepartments.TheIadarolaCenterisalsohometotheWritingCenter,theMath
ResourceCenter,andthePeerTutoringoffice.
TheScienceDepartment
Chemistrylaboratoriesareequippedwithamolecularfluorescencespectrophotometer,aFouriertransforminfra-redspectrophotometer,ahigh-performanceliquidchromatograph,gasChromatographs,ultraviolet-visible
spectrophotometers,digitalpHmeters,electronicmeltingpointapparatus,andelectronicbalances.
Inaddition,laboratorymicrocomputersareavailablewithmolecularmodelingandstudenttutorialprogramsaswell
asdirectdatainterfacesforcollectionofexperimentaldata.LabsareequippedwithSmartboardandLCDprojector.
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Biologylaboratoriesareequippedwithmonocularandbinocularlightmicroscopes,andtwodemonstration
binocularmicroscopesequippedwithvideocamerasandmonitors.
ExperimentsanalyzingDNAareperformedusingthelatestelectrophoresisequipmentandsuppliesforagarosegels
andsouthern,northern,andwesternblots.AnautomatedDNAsequencerisalsoavailable.Thelaboratoriesalsocontaindigitalandanalyticalbalances,ultravioletandvisiblespectrophotometers,centrifuges
(tabletop,largecapacityandmicrofuge),BeckmanOptimaMaxUltracentrifugewiththreehigh-speedrotors,ultra-
lowtemperaturefreezers,animal/humanandcomputerinterfacingsystemsforstudiesofcellularandsystemsphysiology,anextensivecollectionofanatomicalmodelsandslides,ecologyfieldstudycomputerinterfacing
systems,incubators,fivethermalcyclersforPCRassays,cell-cultureequipmentincludingfivebiosafetycabinets,a
FASCSCaliburflowcytometer,MACSSelectsystem,ELISAplatereaderandfourCO2incubators,sixinvertedphasecontrastmicroscopes,aDNAelectroporator,afluorescencemicroscopeequippedwithadigitalcamera,gel
documentationsystem,fluorometer,electric,manualandmultichannelmicropipettors,andautoclave.Computers,
interactiveCDROM,andmolecularsoftwareprogramsarealsoavailableforstudentuse.
Physicslaboratoriesareequippedwithspectrumtubes,quantitativeanalysisspectrometer,mirroropticssystems,
ScienceWorkshopinterfaces,dynamicssystems,electricfieldmappingkitsandfieldhockeypacks,DC-regulatedpowersupplies,ammeters,motionsensors,rotationalmotionapparatusandaccessories,densitysets,string
vibrators,frictionpulleys,forcesensors,voltageprobes,Crooke’stube,resonancetube,parallelbeamlightsource,
Hartldisk,electrostaticskits,waveskits,VandeGraafgenerators,andWaveportsoftware.LaboratoriesareequippedwithSmartboardsandLCDprojectors.
TheInformationTechnologyclassroomsareaccessibletostudentsenrolledinavarietyofcourses.Classroomsareequippedwithdesktopcomputers(runningMicrosoftWindowsoperatingsystem)withaccesstothecampus
networkandtheinternet.AvailablesoftwareincludesMicrosoftOfficeProfessionalforwordprocessing,
spreadsheet,databasemanagement,presentation;aswellassoftwareforWebdesign,multipleprogramminglanguageIDEs(VisualC++,VisualBasic,Java,etc.),multimediaauthoringtools,relationaldatabasesystems(Oracle,
etc.),virtualizationsoftware,andavarietyofInternettechnologies
TheColamecoLabfortheSocialandPsychologicalSciences
IsaccessibletothePsychologyandSociologymajorsandislocatedonthefirstfloorofthisbuilding.Thislabhouses
thetechnologytosupporttheresearchcomponentofthesemajors.
TheHumanPerformanceLaboratoryisaccessibleforExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionmajorsonthefirst
floorofthisbuilding.
AcademicSupportServices
Studentshaveaccesstoone-on-onecoachingacrossallfieldsofstudy(science,language,computerscience,humanities)withaspecialemphasisonmathandwriting.Professionaltutoringandpeertutoringservicesalsoare
available.
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TheDixonCenterandTheNerneyFieldHouseTherecentlyrenovatedandexpandedDixonCenterandtheNerneyFieldHouse,includea25-yardcompetitivepool,
threefull-lengthbasketballcourts,onecourtforNCAATournamentplay,suspendedjoggingtrack,fitnesscenter,
aerobicdancestudio,humanperformancelaboratory,athletictrainingroom,lockerrooms,multipurposeclassroom,aboardroom,andsevenadministrative/facultyoffices.Hoursofoperationareposted.
Founder’sHallOfficesfortheSchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMediaandtheSchoolofEducationarelocatedinFounder’sHall.The
WolfingtonCenter,CampusMinistry,InformationTechnologyResources,HealthServices,theDisabilityResource
Center,andclassroomsarelocatedinFounder’sHall,aswellasthedininghall,CavsCorner.
TheHamiltonFamilyCommunicationCenterunifiesinonelocationthecurricularactivitiesoftheEnglish,
CommunicationandGraphicDesignDepartments.TheCenterisdesignedtopromotetheinteractionofmorethan250studentsinjournalism,video,radio,graphicdesign,andothercommunicationcourses.Studentsare
encouragedtogainpracticalexperienceinthesefieldsbyworkinginastate-of-the-artfacility,builttoaccommodate
digital,interconnectedmedia.
Thedepartment’sfocusonmediaconvergencebringstogethercommonprojectsinthecenter,suchasthe
journalismstudents’workonLoquitur,theradiostudents’workonWYBF,videostudents’workforLoqation,andphotographystudents’work.Converged-mediaproductsaretheculminatingexperiencesforcommunication
students.Allcoursesemphasizeethicalvalues,teamwork,andstrongcommunicationsskillsofanalysis,writing,
presentation,andvisualimpact.
TheCenterisdesignedtopromotecollaborativeworkamongstudentsandfaculty.Allareasareinterconnectedby
anadvanceddigitalnetwork,linkingallcomputerswiththecampusandbeyond.
TheCentercontains:
•TheGraphicDesignStudios,whichofferstudentstheopportunitytoproduceadvancedcomputergraphicsandmultimediapresentationsbyintegratinggraphicdesignworkwithcollaborativeworkfromthe
videostudio,theradiostation,andfromwriters.Thisintegrationofgraphicdesignwithcommunication
technologygivesstudentsrealisticworkexperience,suchastheywillfindinthecommunicationindustry.Studentsworkonadvancedequipment,learningthesoftwaremostcommonly
usedinthegraphicdesignandcommunicationfields.
•TheNewsroomiswhereCabrinistudentsproducetheaward-winningcampusnewspaper,Loquitur,thedepartment’smagazine,Woodcrest,andwebsites.
•TheRadioStudioscontainprofessional-levelequipmentforworkonthecampusradiostation,WYBF
89.1-FM,whichbroadcastsfromthesestudiosandisstreamedatwybf.com.•TheVideoControlRoomandStudiohousethelatestdigitalvideoequipmentwhichstudentsuseto
produceprojectsforactualclientsaswellasforclassassignments.Amplespaceisprovidedfordigitalvideo
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acquisitionandpost-productioninindividualoff-lineeditingroomsandforvideofeedforon-campusand
onlinedistribution.
DemonstrationandObservationClassroomSuiteincludesaone-waywindowbetweenthetworoomsandrelated
audio-visualequipment.TheEducationResourceCentercontains:•TheCenterforAssistiveTechnology,whichisoutfittedwithcomputersandanextensivecollectionof
K-12softwareandisusedbyeducationmajorsincoursesthatdealwiththeintegrationoftechnologyand
teaching.•TheEducationCurriculumLibrary,locatedonthelowerlevel,containsacirculatingcollectionof
instructionalmaterialsfor
educationmajors,andTeacherworks,withtoolsandcraftsuppliesforeducationmajorstocreateinstructionalmaterialsFacilitiesareprovidedforfaculty/studentinteractioninaresourceroom/libraryand
infacultyoffices.
InformationTechnologyFacilitiesincludetheOfficeofInformationTechnologyandResources,plus:
•TheGeneralStudentComputingLabislocatedinthelibraryandisavailabletoallstudentsduringthe
extensivelibraryopenhours.Thislaboffersstudentsafacilityforcompletingcoursework,preparingreports,andpracticinglessons.Thelabhas23computers(runningMicrosoftOfficeProfessional,Scientific
Workplace,andtheSPSSstatisticalsoftware),connectedtothecampusnetworkandtotheinternet.Each
semester,severalstudentsworkinthecenterasmonitorsandtutors.•TheHumanitiesTechnologyClassroomisoutfittedwithcomputersforusebystudentstakingforeign
languageandotherhumanitiescourse.
•TheBusinessAdministrationTechnologyClassroomsareusedforbusinessadministrationcoursesandareequippedwithcomputerstoaffordhands-oninstructiontobusinessapplications.Mostclassroomsare
equippedwithceilingLCDprojectors,InteractiveSmartBoards,combinationVCR/DVDs,aswellaspodiums
forlaptopswithconnectionstothecampusnetworkandinternet.Manyclassroomsalsohaveenhancedsoundsystems,documentcamerasandpodiumresidentmicrocomputersequippedwithpresentation
software.
CavsCorner
LocatedonthelowerlevelofFounder’sHall,CavsCorneroffersseveraldifferentmealplans.Moreinformationis
availablebycontactingDiningServicesat610.902.8505.
TheWolfingtonCenter
TheWolfingtonCenterpromotesCatholicSocialTeachinginactionandisthehubofcommunityengagement,outreach,andadvocacyforCabriniUniversity,focusesespeciallyonservingandempoweringthosewhoarekepton
themarginsofsociety.
TheWolfingtonCenterhasfiveprimaryobjectivesinitsroleasaresourcetofaculty,staff,andstudents:
1.toassistfacultyinintegratingserviceandcommunity-basedlearningintoacademiccoursework
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2.tocreateandcoordinatevolunteeropportunitiesforserviceandadvocacy
3.tostrengthenpartnershipswithcommunitygroupsinvolvedinserviceandjusticeengagement4.toconductretreatsandeducationalforumstoteachtheintellectualbasesandpracticalapplicationsof
CatholicSocialTeaching
5.tonurtureaspiritualityofservingandempoweringothers,especiallythosepersonswhoaremostinneed
ServiceLearningCabriniUniversitywasoneofthefirstcollegesoruniversitiesinthecountrytoincorporateserviceintotheacademic
curriculumforcredit.
Theadministratorofcommunitypartnershipsassistsfacultyandstudentswiththelogisticsofcommunity
placementsforcoursesandotheracademicallyrelatedcommunityserviceopportunities.Volunteerserviceactivities
arecoordinatedbytheWolfingtonCenterandalsobytheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadership.
GeorgeD.WidenerCampusCenter
TheBookstore,Mailroom,andtheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershiparelocatedonthegroundleveloftheWidenerCenter,aswellasJazzman’sCaféandSandella’s.
TheNerneyLeadershipInstitute,theArtsStudios,andtheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopmentarelocatedonthesecondfloorintheWidenerCenter.
Jazzman’sCaféAnupscalecoffeebaronthelowerleveloftheWidenerCenter,Jazzman’sCaféoffersavarietyofgourmetcoffees,
aswellasfreshlymadewraps,sandwiches,soups,andsalads.Jazzman’sCaféisopenfromearlymorningtoearly
evening,MondaythroughFriday.
AscheduleispostedintheWidenerCenter.Summerhoursmayvary.
CampusStore
TheCabriniUniversityCampusStoreonthelowerlevelofWidenerCentersellstextbooks,schoolsupplies,smallgift
items,healthandbeautyaids,andsomeclothingitems.Hoursareposted.Textbooksalsomaybepurchasedonlineatcabrini.edu/bookstore.
GraceHallTheOfficefortheSchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesislocatedinGraceHall.TheCavalierExpressCenter
(FinancialAid,AccountsReceivable,andtheRegistrar’sOffice)islocatedonthefirstfloorofGraceHall.Alsohoused
inGraceHallaretheCenterforStudentSuccess,Admissions,CounselingandPsychologicalServices,HumanResources,StudentLife,andtheTheater.Somefacultyofficesarelocatedonthesecondfloor.
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CavalierExpressCenter
TheCavalierExpressCenterwasdesignedtodeliverefficientandeffectiveservicestostudentsastheyseektoaddresstheircourseregistrationandfinancialneedsattheUniversity.TheCentercentralizesthetraditionalservices
oftheRegistrar’sOffice,FinancialAid,andAccountsReceivableintoacomprehensivecentertoservestudents’
needs.StudentswhohavequestionsaboutanyoftheseareascancometotheCavalierExpressCenterwherestaffmembershavebeentrainedtoassistthem.
Forconvenience,theycanalsocontactstaffbyphoneat610.902.8188,visitcabrini.edu/cavalierexpress,orvisittheCavalierExpressCenteronthefirstfloorofGraceHall.
CenterforStudentSuccessFirstYearExperienceandAcademicAdvisingOfficesoftheCenterforStudentSuccessarelocatedonthefirstfloor
ofGraceHall.
HolySpiritLibrary
HolySpiritLibrarycollaboratesintheteaching,learning,andservicemissionoftheUniversityasitseekstoprepare
studentsforalifetimeoflearning.Developing,organizing,maintaining,andpreservingcollectionsthatsupporttheUniversity’scurriculumandCabrinianheritage,theLibraryprovidesphysicalandelectronicaccesstoinformation
andhelpsmembersoftheCabriniUniversitycommunityfindandintegratetheresourcestheyneed.
Whileseekingtofulfilltheacademicandintellectualneedsofthecommunity,theLibraryprovidesalocationfor
intellectualexchangeandanenvironmentconducivetocollaborativestudyandresearch.
Relyingonitsknowledgeablestaff,theLibraryforgeseffectivepartnerships,maximizesexistingtechnologies,
capitalizesonemergingtechnologies,anddemonstratesexcellenceincustomerservice.ThroughtheLibrary’s
homepage(cabrini.edu/library),students,faculty,andstaffoftheUniversitycanaccessmanyoftheLibrary’sresourcesincludingCavalog,electronicdatabases,andmanyhelpfulinstructionalguides.
CavalogistheLibrary’sonlinecatalogwhichallowsuserstosearchandaccessrecordsofmorethan50,000books,journaltitles,DVDs,andotherLibrarymaterials.Morethan50electronicdatabasesareavailableanywhereCabrini
communitymembershaveaninternetconnectionandprovidesagatewaytomorethan40,000full-textelectronic
periodicaltitles.StudentscanvisittheLibraryinpersonforprintreserves.
Thethree-floorLibraryincludestwocomputerlabs,threeclassrooms,LibraryConferenceRoom,smaller“Fishbowl”
conferenceroom,theGraceandJosephGorevinFineArtsGallery,FDRstudyroom,alargestudentlounge,theUniversityArchives,andtheCabrinianaRoom.
TheLibraryisanimportantcampusfacilityservingasameetingplaceformanygroupsfromregisteredclassestostudentgroupmeetingstoinformalstudygroups.EventsarealsoregularlyscheduledintheLibrary,including
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rotatingartshows.Librarystaffmemberspridethemselvesonofferingexcellentcustomerserviceandwillgladly
assistpatronswithanycampus-relatedquestion.
Librariansareavailable70hoursaweekandofferspecializedhelpinanylibrary-relatedareafromfindinga
particularbooktoin-depthresearchassistance.
HolySpiritLibraryalsomaintainsmembershipswiththeTri-StateUniversityLibraryCooperative(TCLC)and
SoutheasternPennsylvaniaConsortiumforHigherEducation(SEPCHE).Theserelationshipswithmorethan50arealibrariesallowCabriniUniversitystudents,faculty,andstafftoaccessthoselibraries’resourcesinadditiontothose
ofHolySpiritLibrary.
Mansion
TheOfficeofthePresident,OfficeoftheProvostandAcademicAffairs,AlumniAffairs,BusinessOffice,Institutional
Advancement,MarketingandCommunications,EnrollmentOperations,andPublicSafetyarelocatedinthishistoricbuilding.Cabrini’sWoodcrestEstateMansionwasnamedtotheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesin2009.
ResidenceFacilitiesAvarietyofresidencefacilitiesareavailable.Allareconnectedtothecampuscomputernetworkviaahigh-speedT1
connection.
TheChildren’sSchool
TheChildren’sSchoolofCabriniUniversityislocatedashortdistancefromthecampus.Statelicensedandnationally
accreditedbytheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC),TheChildren’sSchoolofferschild-centeredpreschoolandkindergartenprogramsforchildrenagedthreetosixyears.
Staffedbyteacherscertifiedinearlychildhoodeducation,TheChildren’sSchoolhasbeenservingtheneedsofCabrinistudents,staff,faculty,andthesurroundingcommunityformorethan35years.TheSchoolofferseducation
majorstheopportunitytodeveloptheirskillsinanurturingenvironment.LearningatTheChildren’sSchoolisboth
individualandsocialandtakesplacewithinasocial/culturalcontext(communityoflearners).
TheSchool’suniquestructureallowslearnerstoactivelyconstructtheirownunderstandingoftheworldthroughguidedinstructionandinteractionswithothers.Playisanintegralpartofthisqualityprogram.Throughouttheday
atTheChildren’sSchool,small-group,age-specificactivitieschallengechildrentodevelopatanappropriatepace
withtheirpeers,andmulti-agegroupingsprovideanopportunityforchildrentolearnfromeachotherinafamily-likesetting.
Forregistrationproceduresandinformationaboutwork-studyopportunities,contactTheChildren’sSchooldirectorat610.964.6112.
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AdmissiontoCabriniTheCabriniUniversityAdmissionsOfficeevaluatesapplicationsforpartandfull-timefirst-yearandtransfer
undergraduateapplicants.
TheAdmissionsOfficeacceptsstudentswhowillbenefitfromtheUniversity’sacademicenvironmentand
educationalexperienceandwhowillmakeameaningfulcontributiontotheUniversitycommunity.
TheAdmissionsOfficecarefullyselectsstudentsonthebasisoftheireducationalpreparation,scholasticability,
personalqualities,intellectualpromise,andpotentialtomeettheacademicstandardsoftheUniversity.
Applicationsarereviewedwithoutregardtogender,race,creed,color,nationalorigin,age,ordisability.
Allapplicationmaterialsaremaintainedincompleteconfidence.
First-YearStudents
AdmissionRequirements
Applicantsinhighschoolorwhohaveneverattendedanothercollegeareconsideredforfirst-yearadmission.Emphasisisplacedonthefirst-yearapplicant’shighschooltranscript,includingcourseselection,grade-point
averageintraditionalacademicsubjects.
TheAdmissionsOfficealsoconsiderslettersofrecommendation,standardizedtestscores,apersonalstatement,
outsideinterests,andactivities,ifsubmitted.Applicantswhomeetthefollowingminimumrequirementsare
considered:1. Expectedgraduationfromanaccreditedsecondaryschool(oritsequivalent),withthestudenthaving
accumulated19unitsofcreditinacollege-preparatorycurriculum,distributedasfollows:
• English..............................................................................................................................4• Languages.........................................................................................................................2
• Mathematics....................................................................................................................3
• Science.............................................................................................................................3• SocialStudies....................................................................................................................3
2. TheAdmissionsOfficealsoconsidersapplicationsfromstudentswhosehighschoolpreparationvariesfrom
thispattern,butwhoserecordgivesevidenceofabilityandpromise.3. Satisfactoryacademicgradepointaverageandsecondaryschoolcompletion.
ApplicationProceduresTheCabriniUniversityAdmissionsOfficecounselorsacquaintstudentswiththeUniversityanditsprograms,
andassiststudentsinapplyingtotheUniversity.TheAdmissionsstaffencouragesstudentstoaskquestionsandto
shareinterestsandcareergoalswiththem.
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ToapplytoCabriniUniversity,studentsshould:
1. Submittheapplicationforadmissionwiththenon-refundableapplicationfeeof$20totheCabriniAdmissionsOffice
2. Applyonlineatcabrini.edu/applyorviatheCommonApplicationatcommonapp.orgorrequestanapplication
bycalling610.902.8552or800.848.10033. Submitapersonalstatementof250+words
4. RequestthattheirhighschoolsendanofficialtranscriptwithsenioryearcourseslistedtotheCabrini
AdmissionsOffice5. Optional:RequestthattheirSATorACTscoresbesenttoCabriniUniversity
• TheCabriniUniversitySATcodenumberis2071.
• TheACTcodenumberis3532.• Note:SomemajorsmayrequireSATorACTscoresinordertobefullyadmittedtothatprogramof
study.
6. Optional:Submittwolettersofrecommendationtosupporttheirapplicationforadmission7. Optional:Submitanactivitiesresume
8. Optional:Requestanindividualon-campusinterviewandtour;highlyrecommended
AdmissionNotification
TheAdmissionsOfficeactsonanapplicationwhenallnecessarycredentialsareonfile;therefore,studentsare
encouragedtoapplyearlyinthesenioryear.Throughthisrollingadmissionsprocedure,qualifiedapplicantsgenerallyreceivenotificationofacceptancewithintwoweeksofacompletedapplication.
Allacceptancesarecontingentonthesatisfactorycompletionofthehighschoolgraduationrequirement.Studentsmustsubmittheirfinalhighschooltranscriptupongraduation.Somestudentsmaybeaskedtobeginona
provisionalorpart-timebasisuntilevidenceindicatinglikelihoodofsuccessinfull-timedegreestudiesispresented.
EarlyAdmission
Studentswithsuperiorabilitiesandoutstandingacademicbackgroundsmayfileforearlyadmissionattheendof
theirjunioryearinhighschool.TheAdmissionsOfficebasesacceptanceonastrongthree-yearhighschoolrecord,junioryearSATorACTscores,andtherecommendationoftheprincipalorschoolcounselor.Alsoconsideredarethe
candidate’smaturity,motivation,andpersonalqualities.
Allearly-admissioncandidatesmustincludewiththeirapplicationastatementoftheirreasonsforpursuingan
acceleratedprogramandwrittenendorsementfromtheirprincipalorschoolcounselor.Studentsapplyingforearly
admissionmustarrangeanon-campusinterviewwiththeAssistantVicePresidentforEnrollment/DirectorofAdmissionortheirrepresentative.
TransferStudents
AdmissionRequirements
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TheAdmissionsOfficeacceptspart-andfull-timestudentstransferringfromregionallyaccreditedcollegesinthefall
orspringsemester.Transferapplicantsareconsideredonthebasisoftheircollegeperformance.
Ifastudenthaslessthan24collegecredits,finalhighschooltranscriptsarerequired.TheAdmissionsOffice
providesindividualreviewtoeachapplicant’scredentialsandsupportingmaterials.
Cabrinirequiresagrade“C”orhigherforcoursestotransferintosatisfyrequirementsforgraduation.
Someacademicmajorsfollowstateandacademicdepartmentrequirementsandhavemoredemandingrequirements,sotransferrablegrademinimumsmaybehigher.Eachcaseisdeterminedindividuallyandstudents
withquestionsabouttheapplicationprocessareencouragedtocontacttheAdmissionsOfficeat610.902.8552or
Instantadmissiondecisionsandcreditevaluationscanbeperformedinperson,viaemail,oroverthephone.All
candidatespursuingtraditionalundergraduatedegreeprogramsarerequiredtocompleteaminimumof45Cabrinicredits.
Thefinal30creditsmustbesatisfiedatCabrini(see“RequirementsforaDegree”).Inaddition,allstudentsmustmeetallacademicmajorandgeneraleducationrequirements.Someprogramsmayhaveadditionalrequirements.
ArticulationAgreementsCabriniUniversitywelcomesstudentsfromtwoyearcollegesintoourcommunityoflearners.Weunderstandthe
needsoftransferstudentsandwearecommittedtoservingthispopulation.
StudentswhohaveearnedanAssociateinArtsorAssociateinSciencefromaregionallyaccreditedcollegewillbe
guaranteedadmissionintooneofourBachelor’sDegreeprograms.Someacademicmajorshavespecificgradepoint
averagerequirementsuponentrance.CabriniUniversitywillacceptthegeneraleducationembeddedinallAssociateinArtsorAssociateinSciencedegreeprogramsasmeetingalloftherequirementsinourundergraduatecore
curriculum,exceptforthreetosixCabriniUniversitycredits.
StudentsmusttakeECG300,EngagementsintheCommonGood,atCabriniUniversity.Also,ifnotalready
completed,studentswillneedtocompletethreecreditsofReligiousStudies.
Someacademicmajorshavespecificcorecurriculumsequencesthatcannotbewaived.Core-to-coretransferdoes
notaltertherequirementsofthestudent’smajorfieldofstudy,ortheadmissionorgraduationstandardsas
identifiedintheUndergraduateCatalog.
CabriniUniversityhascore-to-coreanddualadmissionsagreementswithBucksCountyCommunityCollege,
CommunityCollegeofPhiladelphia,DelawareCountyCommunityCollege,MontgomeryCountyCommunityCollege,andValleyForgeMilitaryCollege.Pendingagreementswithlocalcollegesforthecurrentyearareinprogress.
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Formoreinformation,studentsshouldcontacttheirtransfercoordinatororadvisorattheirtwo-yearcollegeorthe
AdmissionsOfficeatCabriniorcontacttheAdmissionsOfficeat610.902.8552or800.848.1003oradmit@cabrini.edu.
ApplicationProceduresStudentstransferringtoCabriniUniversitymayapplyonlineatcabrini.edu/apply,commonapp.org,orviaapaper
applicationwiththefollowingrecordsforevaluation:
• Officialtranscriptsfromeachpost-secondarycollegeoruniversitypreviouslyattended• Officialhighschooltranscriptiffewerthan24collegecreditshavebeenearned
• Personalstatementof250+words
• Optional:Letterofrecommendation
InternationalStudents
CabriniUniversitywelcomesapplicationsforadmissionfromwell-qualifiedstudentswhoarecitizensofothercountries.
ApplicationProcedures1. Submittheapplicationforadmissionwiththenon-refundableapplicationfeeof$20tothe
CabriniAdmissionsOfficeviacabrini.edu/apply,theCommonApplicationatcommonapp.org,orrequestan
applicationbycalling610.902.8552or800.848.10032. Submitapersonalstatementof250+words
3. RequestthattheirsecondaryschoolsendanofficialtranscripttotheCabriniAdmissionsOffice
4. SubmitofficialscorereportoftheTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL).InternationalstudentswhodonothaveaTOEFLscore,anoralEnglishComprehensionexam(conductedviaSkypeinterview)will
berequiredandadministeredbyAcademicAffairs.
5. Optional:RequestthattheirSATorACTscoresbesenttoCabriniUniversity• TheCabriniUniversitySATcodenumberis2071.
• TheACTcodenumberis3532.
• Note:SomemajorsmayrequireSATorACTscoresinordertobefullyadmittedtothatprogramofstudy.
6. Optional:Submitoneletterofrecommendationtosupporttheirapplicationforadmission
AfterastudentisacceptedandbeforeanI-20canbeissued,anotarizedaffidavitoffinancialsupportisrequired.
Thisdocumentmustshowthatthestudenthasthefinancialresourcesnecessarytofundtuition,roomandboard,
andcostofliving.
AlthoughfinancialaidisnotavailabletostudentswhodonothaveUnitedStatescitizenship,studentsmaybe
eligibleforacademicscholarship.StudentsshouldcontacttheOfficeofAdmissionstodiscusseligibility.
ApplicationTimeline
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Becauseitcouldtakeseveralweeksbeforeallcredentialsarereceived,itisimportantthatprospectiveinternational
studentsapplyasearlyaspossiblebeforetheintendedtimeofentrancetoCabriniUniversity.
ItisadvisablethattheapplicationbesubmittedbyFebruary1forstudentsapplyingforthefallsemester,orby
October15ifapplyingforthespringsemester.Admissiondecisionsusuallytakeonetotwoweeks.
AdultStudents
CabriniUniversityiscommittedtomeetingtheneedsof“adultstudents,”andoffersawidearrayofsupportservicesdesignedspecificallyforadultlearners.Cabrini’sadultstudentsarerepresentativeofallagegroupsandhave
returnedtoanacademicenvironmentforavarietyofreasons.
Manyarecompletingorbeginningafirstorseconddegree,workingtowardPennsylvaniateachingcertification,or
simplycompletingafewcoursestohelpidentifyorpursueanewcareerpath.Adultstudentsmaytakeany
combinationofday,evening,weekend,oronlinecoursesandmayregisterforthefall,spring,orsummersemester.
AdultstudentswhohavecompletedanAssociate’sdegreeandwhowishtocompletetheirBachelor’sdegreemay
qualifyfortheDegreeCompletionProgram.DetailsareavailablefromtheOfficeofAdmissions.
ApplicationProcess
ProspectiveadultstudentswhowishtoattendonaparttimebasisareencouragedtomakeanappointmentwithanOfficeofAdmissionsstaffmember.
Duringthisvisit,studentswillhavetheopportunitytolearnaboutdegreerequirements,assessthepotentialfortransfercredit,andofficiallyapply.
Adultstudentswhodecidetoenrollasapart-timeundergraduateatCabriniarerequiredto
• completeanapplicationforadmission• Submitthe$20applicationfee
• Submittranscriptsfromallcollegespreviouslyattended(secondaryschooliflessthan24credits
havebeenreceived)• Submitaresume
Non-Matriculated/Certificate/VisitingStudents
A“non-matriculatedstudent”takescourses(fewerthan12credits)butdoesnotwishtoearnaCabriniUniversity
degree.A“visitingstudent”planstotransfercreditsbacktoanothercollegeoruniversity.Inthesecases,studentsdonotneedtoformallyapplyforadmissiontoCabriniUniversity.
However,studentswhohaveearned12creditsmustmatriculateintoaprogrambeforecontinuingatCabrini.ContacttheRegistrar’sOfficeformoreinformationorvisitcabrini.edu/registrar.
Veterans
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TheCommonwealthofPennsylvania’sDepartmentofEducationapprovesCabriniUniversityforveterans’education.
Veterans’applicationsareevaluatedonanindividualbasis.
VeteransshouldcontacttheAdmissionsOfficeforinformationaboutapplicationproceduresandrequirements.
Informationaboutveterans’benefitsmaybeobtainedfromanyVeterans’AdministrationOfficeorfromCabrini’sfinancialaidoffice.
Afterservinginthemilitary,veteranswillbereadmittedtotheUniversitywiththesameacademicstatustheyhadwhenlastinattendance.However,thelengthofabsencemaynotexceedfiveyears.
Re-AdmissionofVeteransCabriniwillre-admitveteranswholeftCabrinitoperformmilitaryservicewiththeexactacademicstatustheyhad
theirlastsemester.Lengthofabsencecannotexceedfiveyears.Exceptionsmaybemadeforthosewithlessthan
honorabledischarges.
YellowRibbonProgram
Cabriniwelcomesandencouragesallveteranstoapplyforfull-andpart-timeadmission.VeteranscanapplyforfinancialassistancethroughtheYellowRibbonGIEducationEnhancementProgram.CabriniandtheVeterans
Administrationwillhelpfundtuitionexpenses.Todeterminebenefiteligibilityandformoreinformation,visit
gibill.va.gov.
SeniorCitizens
Forthefeeof$100perundergraduatecredit,olderadults(55+)mayregisterforcoursesonaspace-availablebasisasanon-matriculatedstudent.Thestudentcanopttotaketheclassforcreditoraudit.
• Refertothe“CostsandExpenses”sectionforcurrentfeeschedules.• Graduate-levelcoursesarenoteligibleforreducedrates.• Proofofageisrequiredatthetimeofregistrationinadditiontocompletingtheapplication
process.• Previouscollegeexperienceisnotrequiredforadmissiontotheprogram.
Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheRegistrar’sOfficeatcabrini.edu/registrarorcalltheCavalierExpress
Centerat610.902.8188.
DeferredAdmission
Acceptedstudentsmaychoosetodefertheirattendanceforonesemesteraftertheyhavesubmittedtheir
enrollmentdeposit.
TheAdmissionsOfficewilldeferadmissionforonesemester.Afteronesemester,theenrollmentdepositisforfeited
andstudentsmustreapply.Ifthestudentattendsanothercollegeoruniversityduringthedeferredadmission
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period,transferstudentstatusappliesandofficialtranscriptsmustbesubmittedwithanewapplication.The
applicationfeewillbewaivedinthiscase.
AdvancedPlacement
TheAdmissionsOfficeconsidersforadvancedplacementincomingstudentswhohavetakentheCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementexams.Collegecreditisgrantedasindicatedbelow.
Subjectsnotlistedwillbeindividuallyreviewedbytheacademicdepartmentchairforappropriateplacement.StudentsseekingadvancedplacementshouldbecertainthattheyhaveaskedtheCollegeBoardtosendtheirscores
toCabrini’sAcademicAffairsOffice.Cabrini’scodenumberis2071.
ThefollowingawardsapplytostudentsenrollingatCabriniUniversityforthefirsttimeduringtheFall2017
semesterorlater.StudentsenrolledpriortothatdateshouldreviewtheawardlistintheCataloginwhichthey
enrolled.
SubjectAwarded Score Credits CourseEquivalent
Art(allareas) 3+ 3 “A”AestheticAppreciationExplorationBiology 4+ 8 BIO101/102
CalculusAB 3+ 4 MAT130
CalculusBC 3+ 8 MAT130/131Chemistry 4+ 8 CHE111/112
ChineseLanguage&Culture 3/4 3 LanguageLiteracy
5 6 LanguageLiteracyComputerScience(allareas) 3+ 3 IST120/195
Economics-Macroeconomics 4+ 3 ECO132
Economics-Microeconomics 4+ 3 ECO131EnglishLiterature&Composition 3+ 3 ENG201
EnglishLanguage&Composition 3+ 3 ENG200
EnvironmentalScience 3+ 3 BIO171FrenchLanguage 3 3 FRE201
4 3 FRE202
5 6 FRE203/204GermanLanguage 3/4 3 LanguageLiteracy
5 6 LanguageLiteracy
GovernmentandPolitics(allareas) 3+ 6 POL205+3crs.200-levelPOLelectiveHistory-European 3+ 6 HIS105/106
History-UnitedStates 3+ 6 HIS107/108
History-World 3+ 3 HIS198/199HumanGeography 3+ 3 FreeElective
ItalianLanguage 3 3 ITA201
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4 3 ITA202
5 6 ITA203/204JapaneseLanguage 3/4 3 LanguageLiteracy
5 6 LanguageLiteracy
Latin 3/4 3 LanguageLiteracy5 6 LanguageLiteracy
MusicTheory 3+ 3 “A”AestheticAppreciationExploration
PhysicsB 4+ 8 PHY101/102PhysicsC-MechanicsorPhysics1 4+ 4 PHY101
PhysicsC-Electricity&Magnetism
orPhysics2 4+ 4 PHY102Psychology 4+ 3 PSY101
SpanishLanguage 3 3 SPA201
4 3 SPA2025 6 SPA203/204
SpanishLiterature 3 3 SPA301,302,307,or308
4+ 6 SPA301/302or307/308Statistics 3+ 3 MAT118
NocreditawardedisforResearchorSeminarAPcoursework.
Three-YearDegreeOption
Motivatedhighschoolseniors,whocometoCabriniUniversitywithsignificantAdvancedPlacementand/orCLEPcredit,maybeabletocompletetheirbaccalaureatedegreesinthreeyears.
Full-timestudentsatCabrinimaytakeupto18creditsasemesterundernormalfull-timetuitioncosts.
Dependingontherequirementsofparticularmajors,ifstudentsearn15ormorecreditsofAP,CLEP,and/or
summersessioncourses,theycouldcompletetheirdegreeinthreeyearsandsaveayearofcollegecosts.Studentsinterestedinthisoptionshouldnotifytheiracademicadvisorswhenregisteringfortheirfirstsemestercoursesor
contacttheCenterforStudentSuccess.
TeacherCertification
StudentsmayfulfillboththerequirementsofabaccalaureatedegreeandPennsylvaniateachingcertificationintheirchosenfieldatthesametime.
Inaddition,graduateswhoalreadypossessabachelor’sdegreeinfieldsotherthanEducationfromCabriniorotherinstitutionsmayearntheirteachercertificationthroughCabrini’sSchoolofEducationDepartment,although
completionofcertificationrequirementsatthegraduatelevelisroutinelyrecommended.
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TeachercertificationcandidatesmusttakeandpasstherequiredPAPA/PRAXIS/NTEExams.ThePAPA/PRAXIS/NTE
testsfollowaprescribedsequence.TheserequiredtestsarepostedoutsidetheSchoolofEducationDepartmentOffice,aswellasoutsidetheOfficeofAcademicAffairsandGraduateStudies,andaredistributedfrequentlybythe
TeacherEducationfaculty.
Pleaseseeanadvisorforquestionsregardingindividualrequirements.
StudentswhoseekcertificationinPre-K-4,MiddleLevel,SpecialEducationPre-K-8,orsecondaryeducationmust,ifapplicable,havetheirpreviouscollegetranscriptsevaluatedbyanadvisor.
Previouscollegecourseworkmusthavebeencompletedinthepastsevento10years.Someprogramsmayrequiremorerecentcoursework.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumof12creditsatCabrinibeforestudentteaching.
Whenastudentenrollsinateachercertificationprogram,allcoursesrequiredfortheteachingcertificatemustbecompletedatCabriniUniversity.EvaluationandadvisingappointmentsareavailablethroughtheSchoolof
EducationDepartmentat610.902.8327.
Courserequirementswillvarydependingonpreviouscourseworkandcertificationarea.Studentswhoelectto
prepareforasecondcertificationmayberequiredtoparticipateinapracticumineducation,EDU492.
Toenrollin300-or400-leveleducationcourses,studentsmustattainaminimum3.0qualitypointaverageandbe
admittedtotheSchoolofEducationDepartment.
Studentsmajoringinotherfieldswhowishtotakeeducationcoursesmusthavespecialpermissionfromtheir
departmentchair,aswellaspermissionfromtheSchoolofEducationDepartmentchair.Eachcertificationapplicant
mustmeetallrequirementsoutlinedbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation.
AllteachercertificationstudentswillbesubjecttobothPennsylvaniaandFBIcriminalhistorychecksatvarious
pointsthroughouttheteachercertificationprogram.
Theresultsofthesechecksmayimpactastudent’sabilitytoprogressthroughtheprogramand/ortobe
recommendedforcertificationbyCabriniUniversity.
Post-BaccalaureateStudents
GraduatesofothercollegeswhowishtocompleteasecondbaccalaureatedegreemustfulfillthegeneraleducationcoreofCabriniUniversityaswellasallmajorandrelatedcourserequirementsoftheseconddegree.
Thiscourseworkcanbemetbytransfercreditsfromthefirstdegree,CLEP,DANTES,AssessmentofPriorLearning,orcreditbyexam,aswellascompletionofadditionalCabrinicoursework.Aminimumof45creditsmustbeearned
atCabrini,withthelast30creditsearned“inresidence”forgraduatestoearnaseconddegree.
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Cabrinialumniworkingtowardadegreeinasecondmajormustcompleteallofthemajorcourses,relatedrequirementsandanygeneraleducationcoursesrequiredintheseconddegreethatwerenotrequiredatthetime
ofgraduationfromthefirstdegree.
Personsinpost-baccalaureateworkinEducation,includingteachercertification,shouldbeawarethatcertification
isofferedontheundergraduateandgraduatelevels.
Atleast12Cabrinicreditsarerequiredinadditiontostudentteaching/fieldexperiencerequirementstobe
recommendedforcertification.Contactagraduateadmissionscounselorregardingthebestoptionsavailable.
ApplicationProcedures:
1. Submittheundergraduateapplicationforadmissionandthe$35nonrefundableapplicationfeefor
full-timeandpart-time(lessthan12credits)undergraduatestudytotheOfficeofAdmissions.2. Havefinal,officialtranscriptsfromeachpost-secondaryschoolattendedsenttoCabriniUniversity.
GraduateStudiesThegraduatestudentpopulationincludesworkingprofessionals,recentcollegegraduates,andmenandwomen
fromavarietyoffieldsseekingtoadvancetheircareers,improvetheirknowledgeandskills,orbeginanewcareerdirectionentirely.
MasterofAccounting
TheMasterofAccounting(MAcc)programisdesignedtomeettheneedsofrecentaccountinggraduates,career-
changers,andworkingprofessionalswhowishtofurtherdeveloptheiraccountingexpertiseandearnaCPA.
MAccstudentswillenhancetheirin-depthknowledgeofaccountinginareassuchasinternationalaccountingand
forensicaccountingwhilepreparingfortheCPAexam.Theprogramsatisfiestherequirementof150credithoursneededforPennsylvania’sandmostotherstates’boardofaccountancytobelicensedasacertifiedpublic
accountant(CPA).
Thisdegreewillbeespeciallybeneficialforstudentsgraduatingwithanundergraduatemajorinaccounting,and
wouldonlyrequirefifteenmonthstocompleteCabrini’sMAccdegree.
Studentsarerequiredtocomplete30semestercredithours(10three-creditcourses)tocompletetheMAcc
program.CabriniundergraduateaccountingmajorsmaytaketwograduateMACCcoursesduringtheirsenioryear.
Studentsaretaughtbyexcellentfacultywithgraduatedegrees,certification,andprofessionalaccountingexperience.
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MasterofArtsinCriminologyandCriminalJustice
Thisfull-timegraduateprogramisdesignedtoprovidecurrentundergraduatestudentsanoptionforanaccelerated
master’sdegree.Studentsstarttheirgraduate-levelworkduringsenioryearofundergraduatestudyandthen
continueintooneyearoffull-timegraduatestudentatCabrini.
Theprogramisstructuredwithin-personclassesheldonourRadnor,PAcampus.Itwillprovidestudentswiththe
knowledgeandskillstopursuecareersinthecriminaljusticefieldordoctoraldegreesinrelatedfields.
Transferstudentsandqualifiedalumniareeligibleforthisprofessionalmaster’sprogram.It’simportanttonote,
however,thatclassesmaybeheldduringtheworkday.
MasterofArtsinReligiousandPastoralStudies
TheMasterofArtsinReligiousandPastoralStudiesisdesignedtoofferthoseinministry,education,andareasof
socialleadershiptheopportunitytoearnagraduatedegreeinReligiousandPastoralStudies.
TherearethreeareasofconcentrationintheMasterofArtsinReligiousandPastoralStudiesprogram:Religious
Education,SocialJustice,andPastoralStudies.
Thecurriculumprovidesteachersofreligiousstudiesandtheology,parishdirectorsofreligiouseducation,hospital
chaplains,prisonchaplains,militarychaplains,parishservicesdirectors,liturgicalministers,musicministers,schoolcampusministers,andforseekerslookingforpersonalspiritualdevelopmentanopportunitytoexpandtheir
knowledgeintheirfieldsandbebetterpractitionersoftheCatholicfaith.
MasterofEducation
TheUniversityoffersaMasterofEducationdegreeandprofessionaleducatorcertificationinPre-kindergartenthroughGrade4,Secondary(selectmajorareas),SpecialEducation,ReadingSpecialist,EnglishasaSecond
Language,aswellaseducationalleadershipwhichleadstocertificationasaschoolprincipaloradministrator.
AlsoofferedistheMasterofEducationinCurriculum,Instruction,andAssessment.GraduatecoursesineducationattractexperiencedteacherspursuingtheInstructionalIIcertificateoracademicdevelopment,teachersplanningto
returntotheworkforceaftertimeathome,peoplefromotherfieldsbeginningcareersineducation,andtransfer
studentsfromlargeinstitutionslookingforthequalityandpersonalatmosphereofasmallercommunity.
Educationprogramsofferedinclude:
I. MasterofEducation(MEd)Thisoptionincludesaseriesofthreecorecoursesandaminimumofsevenelectives,plusapossibleprerequisite,
forminimumof30credits.TheMEdandteachercertificationprogramsarestandalone,buthavethreecommon
courses.AMasterofEducationdegreealonedoesnotcertifyanindividualforteaching.
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II. TeacherCertifications• EarlyElementaryEducation(Pre-K-4)
• SpecialEducation(Pre-K-8and7-12)
• SecondaryEducation(7-12)incontentareasincluding:Biology,Chemistry,Communication,English,Mathematics,orSocialStudies(History),orSpanish
• ReadingSpecialist(K-12)
• Principal/AdministrativeI(K-12)• EnglishasaSecondLanguage
III. MasterofEducationwithTeacherCertification• Pre-Kindergarten-Grade4
• SpecialEducation
• SecondaryEducation• ReadingSpecialist
• Principal/AdministrativeICertification
• EnglishasaSecondLanguage
IV. MasterofEducationinCurriculum,Instruction,andAssessment(CIA)
V. AdditionalcoursesbeyondthecoursesforcertificationarerequiredfortheM.Ed.
VI. Act48/ContinuingProfessionalEnrichmentforTeachersThisoptionsupportstheongoingprofessionalneedsofstatecertifiedteacherswhomustcompletesixcreditsof
appropriateeducationcourseseveryfiveyearstomaintaintheirstatecertification.Itallowstheprofessionalan
abbreviatedenrollmentprocesstotaketheclassestheychooseandalsopermitsstudentswhohavealreadyearnedabachelor’sormaster’sdegreetopursueprofessionalenrichmentinthefieldofeducation.
VIII. MasterofEducationwithThesisThisoptionrequiresthreecorecourses,fourorfiveelectives,andsixorninecreditsofresearch,includingathesis.
Thisoptionisdesignedtopreparegraduatestudentsfordoctoralstudies.
MasterofScienceinBiologicalSciences
TheMasterofScienceinBiologicalSciencesprogramisafull-timegraduateprogramthatcanbetakenaspartofa4+1programforcurrentCabriniUniversitystudents.Theprogramfocusesoncoursework,laboratoryand
technologyskillsincoreareasofbiochemistry,biostatistics,computationalmolecularbiology,biotechnology,and
cellbiology.
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Theprogram(30-31credits)isdesignedwithavarietyofelectivesthatallowstudentstocustomizetheirdegree
dependingontheircareerobjectives.Studentscanfurthertailortheirexperiencebychoosingathesisorno-thesisoption.
MasterofScienceinLeadershipTheMasterofScienceinLeadership(MSL),analternativetothetraditionalMBA,isdesignedtotrainleaderswhowillmakeapositivedifferenceinothersandinthesuccessoftheirorganizations.GroundedintheCabriniancore
valuesofrespect,community,vision,anddedicationtoexcellence,MSLstudentsarewellpreparedtoleadthe
diverse,dynamic,andchallengingworkforceofthefuture.
Theupdatedcurriculumprovidesadvancededucationinwhichstudentslearnskillscriticaltohighlyfunctioning
organizations;assistothersinachievingtheirperformancegoals;developstrategiestoleadandmanageorganizationalchange;gaintheskillstomotivateadiverseworkforce;andacquireleadershipskills,ethicalanalysis,
andorganizationalintegrity.
The33-creditprogramisdesignedtobecompletedintwoyears.Classesareofferedevenings,Saturdays,andduring
longweekends.
Someclassestakeplaceinablendedonlineformatwhichallowsstudentstocompleteupto50%oftheir
courseworkfromremotelocations.Classworkconsistsofpapers,presentations,smallgroupwork,andindividual
self-assessments.Theemphasisisonthepracticalapplicationofstudentlearning.Studentsaretaughtbyexcellentfacultywhoarepractitionersintheirfield.
DoctorofEducationinEducationalLeadership(EdD)
TheEdDinEducationalLeadershippreparesleadersinliteracyprograms,inPre-K-12schools,inhighereducation,innon-profits,andinnon-governmentalorganizations.EmbeddedintheUniversity’sMissionofleadingforthe
CommonGood,theprogramgoalsincludefosteringintellectualcuriosityandinquiry,preparingpeopletolead
educationalorganizationsanddevelopingawidersphereofinfluenceineducationalpolicyandpractice.
PhD/DBAinOrganizationalDevelopment
BuildingontheCabrinitraditionofpreparinggraduateswhoarecommittedtosocialjusticeandmakingsignificant
contributionstotheirworkplace,localcommunities,andglobalinitiatives,thedoctorateprogramseeksmid-and
senior-levelexecutivesfromallsectorsoftheworkplacewhoareinterestedinstudyingandadvancingtheory,research,andpracticeinthedisciplinesoforganizationaldevelopment,changemanagement,andleadership.
Combiningstate-of-the-arteducation,visitsfromworld-classscholars,andablendedapproachtolearning,CabriniwillofferbotharesearchfocusedPhDandapractice-orientedDBA.
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StudentLifeThemissionofStudentLifeistodevelopstudentsassociallyresponsibleleaderspreparedtopromotepositive
changeandbeengagedcitizensoftheircommunities.
StudentLifeDepartmentsTheStudentLifeDivisionconsistsofthefollowingDepartments:
PublicSafety
ThemissionofTheDepartmentofPublicSafetyistoprotectlifeandproperty,performservicesasrequiredandengenderasharedresponsibilityfortheprotectionandsafetyoftheindividualandthecommunity.
Tofulfillitsmission,publicsafetyofficerspatrolcampusbuildingsandgrounds24hoursdaily.Thenumberofofficersondutyvariesaccordingtotimeofdayandexpectedlevelofactivity.Allofficersaretrainedand
experiencedtoassistthecommunityinsituationsrangingfromemergencyresponse,escorts,andmotorist
assistancetogeneraladviceoncrimeprevention.
CabrinifullycomplieswithPennsylvaniaAct73,theUniversityandUniversitySecurityActandthefederalStudent
RighttoKnowandCampusSecurityActof1990(PublicLaw101-542).Forspecificstatisticalinformationconcerningcampussecurity,seethe“AnnualSecurityandFireSafetyReport”atcabrini.edu/publicsafetyorcontacttheDirector
ofPublicSafety.
IdentificationCards
CabriniUniversityidentificationcardsforresidentialandcommuterstudentsareavailablethroughtheDepartment
ofPublicSafety.IDprocessingisavailableattheDepartmentofPublicSafety,MondaythroughFridayfrom10amto6pm.Thursdayeveningprocessingisavailableuntil8pmduringthefirsttwoweeksofschool.
Studentsshouldbringtheircoursescheduleorapieceofphotoidentificationforprocessing.StudentsarerequiredtoidentifythemselvestopublicsafetyofficersorotherUniversityofficialswhenrequested.TheinitialIDisfree.
Replacementidentificationcardscost$20andwillbebilledtothestudent’saccount.Studentswiththeresidence
hallaccesscardsarecautionedtousethemwithcare.Pleasedonotstorethemnearacomputerorotherelectronicdeviceorothercardwithamagneticstrip(e.g.,creditcards,debitcards)orpunchholesinthecard,asthiswill
deactivateit.
VehicleRegistration
AllvehiclesoperatedandparkedonUniversitypropertybystudentsmustberegisteredwiththeUniversity.Full-
andpart-timestudentsmayregistertheirvehicles24hoursadayonlineatthepermitstore.comandshouldbeacquiredbeforethebeginningoftheacademicyearbeginningAugust1.
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The“registrationyear”extendsfromAugust15toMay15ofthefollowingyear.Printthetemporarypermitand
placeitonthevehicle’sdriver’s-siderear-passengerwindow(clean,dry,andontheinterior).Parkingpermitsmaynotbesharedortransferred.Registrationsmustberenewedatthebeginningofeachacademicyearbeginning
August1.
Vehicleregistrationdoesnotguaranteeaparkingspace,butaffordstheregistranttheopportunitytoparkin
authorizedareaswheresufficientspaceisavailable.Overnightvisitorsshouldobtainatemporaryparkingpermit
fromtheDepartmentofPublicSafety.
CampusMinistry
InspiredbythemissionofSt.FrancesCabrini,CabriniUniversity’sCampusMinistryprovidesaninvitingatmosphere
wherestudentscanexperienceasenseofbelonging.Workingwithstudents’uniqueGod-givenstrengths,westrive
toprovideopportunitiesfortheirpersonal,professional,andspiritualdevelopmentasfaith-filledmembersofsociety.
CampusMinistryoffersstudentsawidevarietyofopportunitiesforexplorationoftheirfaithandspirituality,regardlessofwhatreligioustraditiontheybelongtoorwheretheyareontheirpersonalfaithjourney.
Throughon-andoff-campusretreats,domesticandinternationalserviceimmersiontrips,smallgroupfaithsharingcommunities,andleadershipdevelopment,CampusMinistryencouragesstudentstoaskchallengingquestionsin
theirsearchformeaning,considerwhatitmeanstobeCatholicandCabrinian,andtesttheirleadershipskillsby
organizingevents,collaboratingforcommunityoutreachandservingasapeermentor.
Massiscelebratedon-campusintheBruckmannMemorialChapelofSt.JosepheverySundayeveningandon
weekdays.AsactivemembersoftheCabrinifaithcommunity,studentshavetheopportunitytoparticipateinLiturgyasEucharisticministers,lectors,choirmembers,andservers.
TheChapelisalsoopendailyforcommunitymemberstoenterintoprivateprayerandCampusMinistrystaffmembersarealsoalwaysavailabletospeaktoorpraywithallinterestedstudents.TheofficesofCampusMinistry
arelocatedonthethirdfloorofFounder’sHall.
CenterforStudentEngagementandLeadership
TheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershipservesthemissionandthecorevaluesofCabriniUniversityby
creatinginvolvementopportunitiesthatencouragestudentstobecomeactivemembersofthecampuscommunity.
Workingincollaborationwithfacultyandstaff,theCenteroffersawidearrayofeducational,cultural,socialand
recreationalprogrammingthatfostersstudentlearning,development,andgrowth.
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Theofficeisresponsibleforleadershipdevelopmentinitiatives,overseeingallregisteredstudentorganizations,
campus-wideprogramming,NewStudentOrientation,Homecoming,theCommuterStudentProgram,andspecialevents(WelcomeWeek,guestperformers,etc.)
CampusActivitiesandProgramming(CAP)BoardTheCampusActivitiesandProgrammingBoardisthemajorstudentprogrammingorganizationatCabrini.CAP
Boardisresponsibleforplanningandpresentingawidearrayofeducational,culturalandsocialactivities,suchas
comedians,concerts,dances,themeddinners,culturalspeakers,concerts,off-campustrips,andmuchmore.
StudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)
TheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)istheofficialvoiceofthestudentbody,representingissuesofconcernandimportancetoCabrinistudentswithfacultyandadministrationthatrangefromacademic,culturalandsocial
matterstocivicresponsibilitybothonandoffcampus.
SGAalsooverseesthebudgetingprocessforallstudentorganizationsandallocatesfundstosupportawidevariety
ofprograms.TheUniversityencouragesstudentparticipationinmattersthatimpactthemdirectly.SGAstudent
representativesservewithadministrators,faculty,staffandalumnionUniversitycommitteessuchas:
• AcademicHonestyBoard• AcademicPlanningCommittee• AlumniAdvisoryBoard• CollegeCouncil[namestaysthesame!!]• DiningServicesFoodCommittee• SafetyCommittee• StudentLifeCommitteeoftheBoardofTrustees• StudentGrievanceBoard
StudentOrganizationsandClubs
Cabrinioffersawidevarietyofco-curricularinvolvementopportunitiesforstudents,includingthefollowing
registeredstudentorganizations:
• ActiveMinds• BlackStudentUnion(BSU)• BodyImageCoalition• CabriniSteppers• CampusActivitiesandProgramming(CAP)Board• CatholicReliefServices(CRS)Ambassadors• CavaliersforLife• CheerleadingClub• ClubP.inK.-PowerinKnowledge• CollegesAgainstCancer• CultureShock(AnimeandAsianCultureClub)• DanceTeam• DeltaXiPhi
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• FairTradeClub• GospelChoir• HabitatforHumanity• InternationalClub• KnitSomethingExtraordinary• Men’sClubLacrosse• MicrofinanceClub• ModadalVivo(FashionClub)• OutREACH!GenderandSexualityAlliance• PoetryClub• PhotographyClub• PuraVida• RollerHockeyClub• StudentAthleticAdvisoryCommittee(SAAC)• StudentGovernmentAssociation• TrackClub
AcademicStudentOrganizations
• AccountingAssociation• A.I.G.A.-GraphicDesignOrganization• AlphaLambdaDelta(First-YearStudentNationalHonorSociety)• AlphaKappaDelta(InternationalSociologyHonorSociety)• AmericanAdvertisingFederation• CabriniAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(CAEYC)• CabriniCollegeEquitySociety• CavalierDanceCompany• CabriniFriendsofExceptionalChildren(CFEC)• CabriniWorldAmbassadors• DeltaAlphaPi(InternationalHonorSociety)• DeltaEpsilonSigma(NationalScholasticHonorSociety)• ENACTUSBusinessOrganization• FinanceAssociation• HistoryandPoliticalScienceClub• MarketingAssociation• MathClub• NationalWellnessInstitute/ExerciseScience&HealthPromotionClub• OmicronDeltaKappa(NationalLeadershipHonorSociety)• PennsylvaniaStateEducationAssociation(PSEA)• PhiBetaDelta(InternationalEducationHonorSociety)• PsiChi(NationalHonorSocietyinPsychology)• PsychologyClub• SigmaRhoChapter,KappaDeltaPi(EducationalHonorSociety)• SigmaZeta,BetaZetaChapter(NationalScience&MathematicsHonorSociety)• SocialWorkClub• SocietyforCollegiateJournalists• SociologyandCriminologyClub
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NewStudentOrientationProgramTheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershipsponsorsCabrini’sNewStudentOrientationProgramand
WelcomeWeekactivities,whicharedesignedtoassistnewstudentsandtheirfamilieswiththeirtransitiontothe
Universitycommunity.
TheNewStudentOrientationprogramfeaturesacademic,advisementaboutUniversityservicesandresources,and
programsrelevanttocollegelife.
Newstudentsareaccompaniedduringtheprogrambyupper-classstudentsservingasOrientationLeaders,whoare
availabletoanswerquestions,provideassistanceandbegintheprocessofhelpingstudentsconnectwitheachotherandtheUniversitycommunity.
WelcomeWeekactivitiesaresponsoredbytheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershipandtheCampus
ActivitiesandProgrammingBoardtoprovidenewandreturningstudentswithanopportunitytosocializeandlearnmoreaboutopportunitiesforcampusinvolvement.
Homecoming
Homecomingisanannualfalleventthatinvitesstudents,friends,familyandalumnitovisitthecampusandparticipateinavarietyoffestiveeventsandactivitiesdesignedtocelebratethediversityofprogramsandtraditions
thatmakeCabriniUniversitysuchaspecialcommunity.
ActivitiesincludeFallHonorsConvocation,HallofFameInductionCeremony,athleticevents,campuspicnic,fun
familygames,Sundayliturgy,afamilymovienight,andakitefestivalandsoccerclinic.
Off-CampusActivities
CabriniislocatedonPhiladelphia’sMainLine,just30minutesfromCenterCityPhiladelphia,andaboutamilefromalocalstationthatrunshourlytrainsintothecity,andmakesentertainment,culturalandhistoricalactivitiesand
resourceseasilyaccessibletostudents.
AmongthemostpopularsitesinPhiladelphiaarethePhiladelphiaMuseumofArt,thePennsylvaniaAcademyofthe
FineArts,theAcademyofNaturalSciences,theFranklinInstitute,theAfrican-AmericanMuseum,Independence
Hall,theLibertyBellPavilion,andPenn’sLanding.OtherpointsofinterestnearbythecampusincludeValleyForgeNationalHistoricalPark,FairmountPark,theSchuylkillValleyNatureCenter,andLongwoodGardens.
PhiladelphiaishometotheWellsFargoCenter,wheremajorconcertsareheldandsportsteamslikethePhiladelphiaFlyers,the76ers,andlocalDivisionIcollegebasketballteamsplay.StudentsenjoyattendingEagles
footballandPhilliesbaseballgamesateachteam’ssportsstadiumandculturaleventsattheMannMusicCenter,
theKimmelCenter,andthePennsylvaniaConventionCenter.
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ThePennsylvaniaBalletandthePhiladelphiaDanceCompanyperformatarealocations,andtheatergoerscanenjoy
thelatestproductionsattheForrest,Merriam,andWalnutStreettheaters,theSocietyHillPlayhouse,thePhiladelphiaDramaGuild,andthePeople’sLightandTheaterCompanyinMalvern.
WithineasydrivingdistanceofCabriniareanumberofnationalrecreationareas,includingthePoconosforskiingandtheNewJerseyshoreforswimmingandboating.Cabriniislocatednearahostofshoppingcentersalongthe
MainLineandisonlyminutesawayfromKingofPrussiaMall,thelargestmallintheEast.
TheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershipsponsorsavarietyofexcursionstooff-campusprogramsand
activitiesthroughouttheyearthatservetoconnectstudentstothePhiladelphiaregion’sricharrayofsocial,
cultural,andhistoricalresources.
Foradditionalinformationalaboutthesetrips,pleasecontacttheCenterforStudentEngagementandLeadershipat
610.902.8755.
CounselingandPsychologicalServicesTheCounselingandPsychologicalServicesOfficeoffersfreeandconfidentialcounselingandpsychologicalservices
toallCabrinistudentsduringthefallandspringsemesters.Individual,group,andoutreachservicesareavailableto
addressawidevarietyofstudentconcerns.Appointmentscanbemadebycalling610.902.8561orinpersonattheofficeonthefirstfloorofGraceHall.
Formoreinformation,visitcabrini.edu/counseling.
AthleticsandRecreation
IntercollegiateAthletics
Cabriniwelcomesstudentparticipationinitsintercollegiateathleticprogramasateammember,manager,
videographer,statistician,or—justasimportantly—asupportivefan.TheCavaliersbelongtotheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA)DivisionIII,theEasternCollegeAthleticConference(ECAC),andtheColonialStates
AthleticConference(CSAC).Manyoftheteamsarewell-respected
throughoutthecountryfortheircompetitivenessandperformancelevel.
Inrecentyears,membersofthelacrosse,golf,fieldhockey,volleyball,softball,basketball,soccer,crosscountry,and
women’stennisteamshaveappearedinnationalchampionshiptournaments.
The67,000-square-footDixonCenter,openedin1998,withamajorexpansionthatopenedinthefallof2016,
servesasthehomeofCabrini’sathleticteams.TheUniversitysponsorsthefollowingteamsintheirrespectiveseasons:
FallSports:• Cross-Country(MandW)
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• FieldHockey(W)
• Soccer(MandW)• Tennis(W)
• Volleyball(W)
WinterSports:
• Basketball(MandW)
• Swimming*(MandW)
SpringSports:
• Baseball(M)• Golf(M)
• Lacrosse(MandW)
• Rowing(W)• Softball(W)
• Tennis(M)
*MembersofAlleghenyMountainCollegiateConference(AMCC)
IndividualCabrinistudent-athleteshavebeenrecognizedonAll-Americanteams,aswellas,All-ConferenceandAll-
Regionteams.CabrinihaswontheprestigiousCSACPresident’sCup,aconferencerecord23timessinceitsinception.ThePresident’sCupisawardedtothefemale,male,andoverallathleticdepartmentprogrambasedon
winningpercentageeachyear.
TryoutsforeachintercollegiateteamareopentoallfulltimeCabrinistudentsandareconductedeachseason.
TheDixonCenterTheDixonCenter,Cabrini’ssportsandrecreationcomplex,islocatedonthenorthsideofcampusandhouses
squashcourts,agymnasiumwiththreefull-lengthbasketballcourts,a25-yardcompetitivepool,afitnesscenterand
strengthtrainingarea,adance/aerobicroom,anindoortrackandlockerrooms.
FitnessCenter
TheFitnessCenterhas18piecesofcardiovascularequipment,morethan25piecesofstrengthtrainingequipmentandmorethan5,000lbs.offreeweights.Activ-Trax,anonlinepersonal-trainingservicethatgeneratesfully
customizedworkouts,isavailableatnocosttostudents.PersonalTrainersarealsoavailabletoassistwithcreating
andfollowingacustomizedworkout,foranadditionalfee.Afullscheduleofgroupexerciseclassesisofferedincludingyoga,stepaerobics,Pilates,P90x,Bootcamp,Spinning,andZumba.
TheFitnessCenteroffersfreehealthscreeningsforbloodpressureandbodyfat,freeprogramsforstudents,andpersonalfitnesscontests.Formoreinformationabouthoursofoperation,theFitnessCenter,orgroupexercise
classes,contacttheFitnessDirectorat610.902.8318.
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Swimming
TheDixonCenter’s25-yardcompetitivepoolhassixlaneswithanaccessrampandisequippedwithkickboards,aqua-joggingbeltsandresistanceequipment.Thepoolisstaffedbyacertifiedlifeguardatalltimes.Avarietyof
waterclassesareofferedfromMondaythroughFriday.Forfurtherinformationabouthoursorswimmingactivities,
contacttheAquaticsDirectorat610.225.3913.
Note:Thepoolisclosedweekdays3:00-8:30PMfromtheendofOctoberthroughthemiddleofFebruaryforswim
practicesand11:00AM-4:00PMforcampsmid-JunethroughAugust.
Intramurals
CabriniCollegeoffersintramuralprogramsrangingfromone-dayeventstoteamsportsleagues.Intramuralsaredesignedtoallowstudentsachancetogetinvolvedinfriendlycompetitionwithotherstudents.
Intramuralactivitiesareagreatplacetocontinueasportthatyouenjoyortotryyourhandatsomethingnew.Limitationsandrestrictionsapplytoparticipationbyvarsityathletes.ForfurtherinformationaboutIntramuralsand
Recreation,call610.225.3909.
Sportleaguesareofferedthroughouttheyearasaround-robinleagueculminatingwithasingle-ordouble-
eliminationplayoff.
Leaguesofferedcouldinclude:
• Basketball• Five-on-FiveIndoorSoccer• FlagFootball• Kickball• Seven-on-SevenOutdoorSoccer• Softball• Volleyball
Manyone-andtwo-daytournamentstakeplacethroughouttheyear,including:• FloorHockey• Dodgeball• Wallyball
OutdoorRecreationalprogrammingallowsstudentstoexpandinterestsandexperiencesinotherareas:
• CanopyTours• Hiking• Kayaking• RockClimbing
• Skiing• WhitewaterRafting
• Windsurfing/Sailing
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IndoorleaguesandtournamentsareheldintheDixonCenterSundaythroughWednesdayfrom6to11pm.Outdoorleaguesandtournamentsareheldoncampusfieldsandopenspacesintheafternoonsandonweekends.
Recreationalactivitiestakeplaceatanumberofoff-campuslocations,dependingontheactivity(localskiareas,rivers,climbinggyms,etc.),weekdayeveningsandweekends.
SportClubsCabrinioffersanumberofclubsportsprograms.Theseallowstudentstoorganizeathleticallyrelatedclubs,
participateinacompetitiveenvironment,and/orcompeteagainstothercollegeclubprograms.Currentclubsport
programsinclude:• Cheerleading(Co-ed)• DanceTeam(W)
• Lacrosse(M)• RollerHockey(M)
• SkiandOutdoor(Co-ed)
HealthServices
TheStudentHealthServicesoffice,locatedinFounder’sHall,providesurgentcareandhealtheducationandcounseling.
ARegisteredNurse,withexperienceincollegehealth,worksincollaborationwithourUniversityphysician.Careisprovidedweekdaysduringregularofficehourswiththephysicianonsitetwiceperweek.
HealthServicesmaintainsanextensivereferrallistofnearbyoff-campushealthcareproviders.Incaseofseriousillnessorinjury,studentsarereferredtothelocalemergencyroom.Doctorandhospitalbillsaretheresponsibility
oftheindividualstudent.
Formoreinformation,callHealthServicesat610.902.8531orvisittheofficeonthefirstfloorofFounder’sHall.
PhysicalandHealthRecordFormsAllfull-timeundergraduatestudentsmustcompletephysicalandhealthrecordformstoprotecttheirhealthand
thatofothersoncampus,asprescribedbytheAmericanCollegeHealthAssociation.Physicalandhealthformsare
availableonlineatcabrini.edu/healthservices.
Allfull-timeundergraduatestudentsarerequiredtoshowproofofadequateimmunizationagainstthefollowing
diseases:Measles(Rubeola),GermanMeasles(Rubella),Mumps,Diphtheria,Pertussis,Tetanus,HepatitisB,Polio,andChickenPox(Varicella).
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Pennsylvanialawrequiresthatstudentslivingincollegeresidencehallsbeimmunizedformeningococcaldisease.
Residentstudentsmustshowproofofimmunizationorsignawaiverindicatingtheyhavechosennottobevaccinated.
Allfull-timestudentsalsoarerequiredtoverifyannuallythattheyhavesufficientpersonalhealthinsurancebeforetheyareadmittedtoclasses.
ResidenceLife
Withtwo-thirdsofallfull-timeundergraduateslivingoncampus,ResidenceLifeisanintegralpartoftheCabrini
experience.On-campuslivingoffersstudentscountlessopportunitiestobecomeactivelyinvolvedintheUniversity.
First-yearstudentshavetheopportunitytobeinvolvedinseveralexcitingLivingLearningCommunities(LLCs).
XavierandWoodcrestHallsaretraditionalresidencehalls,housingfirst-yearstudents.
EastResidenceHallhousesfirst-yearstudentsandsophomores,aswellasfirst-yearstudentsparticipatinginthe
Honorslearningcommunity.Theresidentialhousesofferauniquelivingexperienceforupper-classstudents.
WestResidenceHall,Cabrini’snewestresidencehall,providestheopportunitytoliveinsuitestyle
accommodations.TheCabriniApartmentComplexoffersmoreindependentlivingtomorethan115upper-classstudents.
EachresidencehallhasapeerResidentAssistantassignedtoafloororlivingarea,trainedtoserveasaresourceforresidentsandtoprovideprogramsthatfacilitatethedevelopmentoffriendshipsandsenseofcommunitywithinthe
residencehalls.Cabriniprovideson-campushousingtofull-timeundergraduatesonaspace-availablebasis.
StudentDiversityInitiatives
TheOfficeofStudentDiversityInitiativesstrivestoempowerstudentsofallbackgroundsthroughafocuson
buildingculturalcompetenceandofferingmulticulturaleducationalprogramming.
Wewelcomedifferencesinage,race,ethnicity,gender,religion,sexualorientation,socio-economicbackgroundand
geographicorigin,andothersocialidentities.
ThedepartmentworkswithmembersoftheCabrinicommunitytosponsorprogramming,trainingandeventsthat
promoteawelcomingandinclusivecampusenvironment,whilecelebratingdiversityforAHLANA(African-American,
Hispanic,Latino,Asian,andNative-American),international,andLGBTQIA+(Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer,Intersex,Asexual,andAllies)students.
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TheofficealsoservesasanadvisorforstudentorganizationslikeOutreach-GSA(GenderandSexualityAlliance),the
BlackStudentUnion,theCabriniGospelChoir,andHispanicStudentAssociation,whileprovidingSafeZone,studentAlly,andotherdiversitytrainingsthroughouttheyear.
DiningServices
FoodserviceisavailableintheCavsCornerinFounder’sHall,aswellasJazzman’sCaféandSandella’sinthe
WidenerCenter.Formoreinformation,contactDiningServicesat610.902.8505.
Multiplemealplansareavailable.PleasecheckwithDiningServicestodetermineyourbestoption.
WiththeexceptionofCabriniApartmentComplexresidents,allresidentstudentsarerequiredtoselecta19-or14-mealplan.Residentsoftheapartmentcomplexmayselectanymealplan.Mealplansvaryinpriceandareavailable
withachoiceof“flexdollars,”usedlikecash.MealplansareavailableforallCabrinistudentsandrequiredfor
residentstudents.
Commuterstudentsmaysignupforthe50-mealblockplanorthe5-mealplan.Theseplansarecateredto
commuterstudents;however,commutersmaysignupforanyofthemealplansoffered.CommuterstudentsalsohavetheoptionofpurchasingaCavalierCardwhichworksasadecliningbalancecard.
TheCavalierCardoffersstudentsbonusdollaroptionsbasedontheamountofdollarsthatarepurchased.Purchase$50ormoretoreceivea10%bonus.
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CostsandExpenses
TuitionandFeesfor2017-18
CabriniUniversity’sBoardofTrusteesreservestherighttoadjusttuition,roomandboard,fees,andexpenses.Studentspayonaper-semester/sessionbasis.
FULL-TIMEUNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS• Tuition(maximumof18credithoursinfallorspringterm)peryear....................................$29,655
Pleasenote:12creditspersemester(fall/springterm)constitutefull-timestatus.Fewerthan12creditsconstitutepart-timestatus.
• GeneralFeeperyear(registration,library,healthservices,publications,testing)...............$564• StudentActivitiesFeeperyear................................................................................................$256• Computer/TechnologyFeeperyear........................................................................................$113• Tuitionforeachcredithourmorethan18credithours.........................................................$540• Room&Boardperyear(average)..........................................................................................$12,026• OrientationFee(first-yearstudentsonly)...............................................................................$220• ApplicationFee........................................................................................................................$35• EnrollmentDeposit(allfirst-time,readmitted,full-timestudents)........................................$150• GraduationFee.......................................................................................................................$150
PART-TIMEANDDEGREECOMPLETIONUNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS• Tuition(percredithourfor11.5orfewercreditspersemester)...........................................$540• ApplicationFee:Part-timeUndergraduate............................................................................$35• ApplicationFee:DegreeCompletionUndergraduate............................................................$20• EnrollmentDeposit:DegreeCompletionUndergraduate......................................................$75• RegistrationFee(persemester/session)...............................................................................$45• GraduationFee........................................................................................................................$150
GRADUATESTUDENTS
• Tuition(percredithour)..........................................................................................................$640• ApplicationFee........................................................................................................................$50• EnrollmentDeposit...................................................................................................................$100• RegistrationFee(persemester/session)...............................................................................$45• GraduationFee........................................................................................................................$150
DOCTORALPROGRAMS
PhDandDBAinOrganizationalDevelopment(OD)• Tuition(PERYEAR....................................................................................................................$20,000• EnrollmentDeposit.................................................................................................................$500• GraduationFee.......................................................................................................................$150
EdDinEducationalLeadership• Tuition(percredithour)..........................................................................................................$750• RegistrationFee(persemester/session)................................................................................$45• EnrollmentDeposit...................................................................................................................$100
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• GraduationFee….....................................................................................................................$150
COURSEFEES-UNDERGRADUATE• IST120......................................................................................................................................$115• IST121,122or123.................................................................................................................$50• MAT098...................................................................................................................................$115• FineArtFees(forspecifiedfineartcourses).................................................................$25,$30,$35• Laboratorypercourse(biology,chemistry,environmentalscience,physics)........................$80• ClinicalHealthAffiliatePrograms(3+3BS/DPTprograms,• DoctorofPodiatricMedicine3+4program,andDentistry3+4program)..............................$550• DirectedStudyFee(inadditiontotuitionpercourse)............................................................$50• IndependentStudyFee(inadditiontotuitionpercourse)....................................................$50
COURSEFEES-GRADUATE
• IndependentStudyFee(inadditiontotuitionpercourse).....................................................$100• MasterofAccountingMACC510,520,530,540,570,590....................................................$250
OTHERFEES
• StudyAbroad/ElsewhereFee(persemester,non-Cabriniprogramsonly)............................$100• InternationalStudentFee.......................................................................................................$200• ResidentParkingPermit
• Annual.......................................................................................................................$95 • SemesterPermit(fallorspring)................................................................................$55
• Commuter/GraduateParkingPermit • Annual.......................................................................................................................$55 • SemesterPermit(fallorspring)................................................................................$35 • SummerOnly.............................................................................................................$35
• LateTuitionPaymentCharge(persemester)..........................................................................$50• AssessmentofPriorLearningPortfolioDevelopmentFee
(percourse,inadditionto1/3costofcreditsearned)...........................................................$275• ACE,CLEP,Dantes,andDepartmentalChallengeExaminations
(perexam,inadditionto1/3costofcreditsearned).............................................................$100• Non-CollegiateSponsoredCourseTransferEvaluationFee(percourse)...............................$100• TranscriptFee(officialandunofficial).....................................................................................$5• On-DemandOfficialTranscriptRequests................................................................................$15• OvernightOfficialTranscriptRequests....................................................................................$30• UncollectibleCheckFee(percheck)........................................................................................$35• ExcessPaperFee......................................................................................................................$25• ReplacementIdentificationCard.............................................................................................$20• HousingSecurityDeposit(residentstudentsonly).................................................................$150• LaundryFee(residentstudentsonly)......................................................................................$75
MISCELLANEOUSEXPENSESPERSEMESTER
• Textbooks&Supplies(estimate).............................................................................................$1,200
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EnrollmentDepositsDepositsarerequiredforallfull-timeandgraduatestudentswhoareacceptedforadmissionintotheUniversity.Theentireenrollmentdepositiscreditedtothestudentaccountinthefirstsemesterofattendance.
Depositsarenon-refundableunlessawrittenrequestforarefundhasbeenreceivedbyMay1forthefallsemesterorSeptember1forthespringsemester.Depositsthataresubmittedafterthesedatesarenon-refundable.
PaymentsStudentsarebilledinadvanceofeachsemesterthroughelectronicbillingontheirCabriniOneaccount.
StudentaccountsmustbepaidinfullorfinancialarrangementsmadewithTuitionManagementSystems(TMS),
Cabrini’sthird-partypaymentplanprovider,beforethesemesterpaymentduedate.
Ifpayment-in-fullorfinancialarrangementsarenotmadebythepaymentduedate,astudent’scoursesmaybe
cancelledfornonpayment.Studentswhoenrollafterthesemesterpaymentduedaterequirenoformalstatementtosettletheiraccountandmustpayallchargesatthetimeofregistration.
PaymentPlanOptionCabriniUniversityofferspaymentplanoptionsadministeredbyTuitionManagementSystems(TMS).Students
enrolledoncampusinundergraduateorgraduatecoursescanenrollina5-,10-,or12-monthpaymentplan.
The10-and12-monthplansareforthefullacademicyear,andthe5-monthplanisforasemesteronly.Payment
plansarenotavailableforsummersessions.
DelinquentAccountsAstudentwhoisfinanciallydelinquentwillnotbepermittedtoregisterforfuturesemestersorreceivetheir
transcripts(officialorunofficial),diplomasorcertificationpaperwork.
Inaddition,studentswillnotbeabletoparticipateinCommencementexercisesorotherUniversityactivities.
Studentaccountsthatarenotresolvedbytheendofthesemesterwillbeplacedwithacollectionagency.
Allcollectionfees(collectionagencyfees,attorneyfees,etc.)incurredbytheUniversityinthecollectionoftuition,
fees,androomandboardaretheresponsibilityofthestudentandwillbeassessedataminimumof33.3%ofthe
balancedue.
LateFeesAllchargesmustbepaidinfull,whendue,tocompletetheregistrationprocessandavoidlatepaymentfees.
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DiscountsAstudentthatqualifiesformorethanoneinstitutionaldiscountpersemesterwillbeentitledtoreceiveonlyone
discount.
HousingSecurityDepositTheHousingSecurityDepositisheldbyCabriniUniversityuntilthestudentgraduatesorofficiallywithdrawsfrom
housing.
PropertyDamageChargesInaccordancewiththehousingagreement,residentstudentsareresponsibleforanylossordamagetoUniversitypropertywithinstudentroomsandotherpartsoftheresidencehalls.
Studentswillbebilledonasemesterbasisforthesecharges.Whenastudentgraduatesorwithdrawalsfromhousing,thedamagedepositwillberefundedafteralldamagechargeshavebeenassessed.
DisbursementofMoniesfromStudentAccountsAlldisbursementsfromstudentaccountswillbemadepayabletothestudent.Exceptionstothispolicyincludetherefundofstudentloanmoniestothelendinginstitution,compliancewithfederalregulationsorarefundtoaparent
whenacreditisaresultofaparentPLUSloan.
Non-MatriculatedStudentsHighSchoolStudents(currentlyattendinghighschool)
Aper-creditrateisavailableforstudentscurrentlyinhighschooluptoandincludingthesummerbeforethefall
semesterofthatgraduatingyearforupto12creditsofundergraduatestudyasanon-matriculatedstudent.Proofofhighschoolattendanceisrequiredattimeofregistration,inadditiontocompletingtheapplicationprocess.
SeniorCitizensAper-creditrateof$100perundergraduatecreditisavailableforstudentsaged55andolderforupto12creditsof
undergraduatestudyasanon-matriculatedstudent.Thestudentcanopttotaketheclassforcreditoraudit.Proof
ofageisrequiredattimeofregistrationinadditiontocompletingtheapplicationprocess.
AuditingThefeeforauditinganundergraduatecourseformatriculatedstudentsistwo-thirdsoftheapplicablecreditcost.
Anauditedcoursedoesnotcounttowardattemptedorearnedcreditsanditdoesnotaffectthetermorcumulative
GPA.
QualifiedstudentsmayregistertoauditaGraduatelevelcoursewiththepermissionoftheinstructor.Normally,
auditingstudentsarenon-participating,becausetheydonotsubmitwrittenassignmentsanddonottake
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examinations.Auditstatusisindicatedonthetranscript.Thereisnotuitionreductionforauditingagraduate
course.
Studentsauditingacoursetypicallyarenotregisteredforthecourseuntilaweekbeforethestartoftheclassin
ordertoallowavailableseatsforthosestudentswhoarerequiredtotakethecourse.
RefundPolicies
TuitionandFeeRefundPolicyforFallandSpringSemesters(fullterm)Adroppedcourseisnotrecordedonastudent’stranscript.StudentscanonlydropacourseduringtheAdd/Dropperiod.
Laterrequeststodropacoursewillbeconsideredawithdrawal.Studentswithdrawnfromacoursewillhavethecoursenotedontheirtranscriptwithagradeof“W”.Agradeof“W”willnotimpactearnedcreditsorGPA.
However,thesegradesimpactattemptedcreditsandcalculationsofsatisfactoryacademicprogressforthe
purposesfinancialaidawards.
FULLTIMESTUDENTS:
Fulltimestudentsdonotreceiverefundsunlesstheirregistrationstatusdropsbelowminimumfull-timestatus(fewerthan12creditsattempted).
PART-TIMESTUDENTS:Studentswhodropacourseorwithdrawfromacoursereceiverefundsbasedontheofficialdateofwithdrawal
fromacourse,notthedatethestudentstopsattendingaclass.
• FirstDayofSemestertoEndofAdd/DropPeriod...................................................................100%• 11to13CalendarDays............................................................................................................80%• 14to20CalendarDays............................................................................................................60%• 21to34CalendarDays............................................................................................................30%• 35CalendarDaysorMore.......................................................................................................NoRefund
Calendardaysfortherefundperiodbeginatthestartoftheterm,notthedatethattheclassactuallybegins.
StudentswhowithdrawaftertheendoftheAdd/Dropperiodforthetermreceivenorefundoftheregistration,lab,andcoursefees.
StudentsmustwithdrawthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficefortherefundpolicytobehonored.Studentswhochoosetostopattendingaclasswithoutformallydroppingorwithdrawingfromtheclasswillbegradedwithafailinggradeof
“FA.”
Refundsarenotissuedtostudentswhoregisterfor,butfailtoattend,acourseorcourses.
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Adroppedcourseisnotrecordedonastudent’stranscript.StudentscanonlydropacourseduringtheAdd/Drop
period.Laterrequeststodropacoursewillbeconsideredawithdrawal.Studentswithdrawnfromacoursewillhavethecoursenotedontheirtranscriptwithagradeof“W.”
Agradeof“W”willnotimpactearnedcreditsorGPA.However,thesegradesimpactattemptedcreditsandcalculationsofsatisfactoryacademicprogressforthepurposesoffinancialaidawards.
OnlineandhybridcoursesfollowtheTuitionandFeeRefundPolicydiscussedinthissection.Summersessions,otherthanthe12-weeksession,followtherefundpolicyforAccelerated/,Part-of-Term,andWinterimcourses.
RefundPolicyfor12-weekSummerSessionsAstudentwhowithdrawsfromthe12-weeksummersessionreceivesatuitionrefundbasedonthefollowing
attendancescheduleduringthesession:• FirstWeekofClass...................................................................................................................80%
• SecondWeekofClass..............................................................................................................60%
Studentswhowithdrawafterthesecondweekofa12-weeksummerclasswillreceivenorefundoftuition.
Registration,lab,andcoursefeesarenotrefundableduringthesummersession.
StudentsmustofficiallywithdrawthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficefortherefundpolicytobehonored.Refundsare
notissuedtostudentswhoregisterfor,butfailtoattend,acourseorcourses.Summersessions,otherthanthe12-
weeksession,followtherefundpolicyforaccelerated,Part-of-Term,andWinterimcourses.
RefundPolicyforAccelerated,and/orPart-of-Term,andWinterimCoursesAstudentwhodropsanaccelerated,part-of-term,orwinterimcoursereceivesafullrefundbasedonthefollowing
attendancescheduleduringthecourse:• Face-to-FaceonlyAcceleratedCourses:BeforetheSecondMeetingoftheClass.................................................................................100%
• OnlineorHybridAcceleratedCourses:Nolaterthan24hoursfollowingthefirstcoursemeeting-
eitheron-campus(face-to-face)meetingoronlineconnection,whicheverisfirst...............100%
Studentswhodropacourseafterthetimeframenotedabovewillreceivenorefundoftuition,registration,lab,or
coursefees.
StudentsmustofficiallywithdrawthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficefortherefundpolicytobehonored.Refundsare
notissuedtostudentswhoregisterfor,butfailtoattend,acourseorcourses.
RefundPolicyforPhDandDBAinOrganizationalDevelopment(OD)Astudentwhowithdrawsfromtheprogramreceivesatuitionrefundbasedonthefollowingattendanceschedule:
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• BeforetheSecondResidency..................................................................................................50%
Studentswhowithdrawafterthesecondresidencywillreceivenorefundoftuition.
RoomandBoardPlanRefundPolicyAresidentstudentwhowithdrawsfromhousingiseligibletoreceivearoomandboardrefundbaseduponthe
followingoccupancyschedule:• PriortotheFirstDayoftheSemester.....................................................................................100%
• 1to3CalendarDays................................................................................................................95%• 4to6CalendarDays................................................................................................................90%• 7to13CalendarDays..............................................................................................................80%• 14to20CalendarDays............................................................................................................60%• 21to34CalendarDays............................................................................................................30%• 35CalendarDaysorMore.......................................................................................................NoRefund
CalendardaysfortherefundperiodbeginonthefirstdayclassesarescheduledfortheUniversity.
StudentsmustprovidetheOfficeofResidenceLifewithwrittennotificationofwithdrawfromhousingfortheroom
andboardrefundpolicytobehonored.Theamountofaroomandboardrefundisbaseduponthedateofofficialcheck-outoftheresidencehalls.CommuterstudentswhowithdrawfromtheCabriniUniversitymealplanwillbe
requiredtoprovidetheOfficeofResidenceLifewithwrittennotificationpriortobecomingeligibleforaboardplan
refund.TheamountofboardrefundisbaseduponthedatethewrittennotificationisreceivedbytheOfficeofResidenceLife.
Residentstudentswhoswitchtoanotherroomduringthesemesterwillhavetheirentirehousingchargeproratedbasedonthedailyrateofbothplans,iftheplansaredifferent.Thechargewillbebasedupontheofficialdateofthe
roomchange,pertheOfficeofResidenceLife.
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FinancialAidFinancialassistanceisavailabletoqualifiedstudents.ToqualifyforFederal,Pennsylvaniaandinstitutionalfinancial
aid,allapplicantsandreturningstudentsmustfiletheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA),availableon
October1ofeachyear,atfafsa.gov.
Thisformisusedtodetermineeligibilityforallfinancialaidthatrequiresameasureofastudent’sfinancialneed.It
mustbesubmittedannuallyforeachschoolyear’sdeterminationoffinancialaideligibility.DeterminingFinancialNeedAllneed-basedfinancialaidisdeterminedusingacongressionallyapprovedneed-basedformulacalled“FederalMethodology.”
DatasuppliedbythestudentontheFAFSAismeasuredbytheFederalDepartmentofEducation,whichusesthisformulatodetermineanamountastudentandhis/herfamilycanreasonablybeexpectedtocontributeeachyear
towardsthecostofeducation.ThisamountisknownastheExpectedFamilyContribution(EFC).
TheFinancialAidOfficeusestheEFCtodetermineastudent’sdemonstratedfinancialneed.Inordertodeterminea
student’sdemonstratedfinancialneed,theFinancialAidOfficesubtractsthestudent’sEFCfromthestudent’sCost
ofAttendance(COA).FinancialAidCostofAttendanceStudentaidwillbecalculatedusingthefollowingbudgetfigures(subjecttochange):
Residents Off-Campus Commuters
Tuition $30,400 $30,400 $30,400Fees $950 $950 $950
Room&Board $12,500 $10,000 $2,500
Books&Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200IndirectCosts $1,700 $1,700 $1,700
TotalBudget $46,750 $44,250 $36,750
FinancialAidAcademicYearToawardaid,theFinancialAidOfficeusesastandardacademicyearthatspanstwoenrollmentterms(semesters).Thesetwotermstotalatleast30weeksofinstruction.
Afull-timestudentisenrolledforatleast24creditsduringanacademicyear;12creditsduringeachterm.Thestandardacademicyearstartswiththefallsemesterandfinisheswiththespringsemester.Summersessionsmaybe
addedtotheendofthestandardacademicyear,andtreatedasa“trailer”forfinancialaidpurposes.Intheevent
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thatastudentisabletograduateinDecemberifhe/sheearnscreditsduringthesummersemester,theFinancial
AidOfficemaychoosetotreatthesummersemesterasa“header”totheacademicyear.FinancialAid-StudyAbroadIncompliancewithfederalregulation34CFR668.43,enrollmentinaprogramofstudyabroadapprovedforcreditbyCabriniUniversitymaybeconsideredenrollmentinCabriniUniversityforpurposesofapplyingfor,andreceiving,
federalstudentaid.Thisappliestoanystudyabroadexperience,andisnotlimitedtostudyabroadexperienceata
Cabrini-affiliatedinstitution.TypesofFinancialAidGrants&Scholarships
Grantsandscholarshipsmaybebasedonacademicmerit,financialneedorboth.Theseawardsareconsidered“gift
aid”anddonotneedtoberepaidbythestudent.
FederalPellGrants
Astudent’seligibilityforPellGrantfundingisdeterminedbytheFederalDepartmentofEducation,whichconsidersthestudent’sEFCandenrollmentstatusatCabriniUniversity.PellGrantsmayonlybeusedtowardthestudent’s
firstundergraduatedegree.EligiblestudentsmayonlyreceivePellGrantsforupto12semesters,measuredbya
percentageofscheduledawardsdisbursed.
FederalSEOGGrant
SEOGgrantsaredeterminedforstudentsthroughacombinationofsignificantneedasdemonstratedontheFAFSA,andtheavailabilityoffunds.SEOGgrantsaredisbursedinaccordancewithFederalguidelines.Studentswhoare
eligibleforPellGrantsareconsideredfirstfortheseawards.
PAStateGrant
AdministeredbythePennsylvaniaHigherEducationAssistanceAgency(PHEAA),PennsylvaniaStateGrantsare
awardedtoeligiblePAresidentspursuingtheirfirstundergraduatedegree.Awardsarebasedupondemonstratedfinancialneedandenrollmentstatus.StudentsmustfiletheFAFSAbyMay1ofeachyeartobeeligible.
Continuedeligibility(uptoeightsemesters)isbaseduponacademicprogress,andcostofattendance.PHEAAmeasuresacademicprogressbaseduponattempted/completedcreditsduringanacademicyear(fall,spring,
summer).
CabriniMeritAwards
CabriniUniversityoffersavarietyofacademicmeritscholarshipsawardedtoeligibleincomingstudents,basedin
partonhighschoolGPAandSATscores.Somemeritawardsarealsoavailableforincomingtransferstudents.Allapplicantsareconsideredformeritawardsuponacceptance.
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Studentsmustbeenrolledfull-timeeachsemesterandbebilledtheUniversity’sfull-timetuitiontobeeligible.
StudentsmustmaintainSatisfactoryAcademicProgresseachtermtocontinuetobeeligible.
HonorsScholarship
TheHonorsScholarshipisawardedtostudentswhoarecandidatesforthefreshmanclasswithaminimum1110SAT(verbalandmathcombined)orhigher,or23ACTcompositescoreorhigher,withaminimum3.5GPAinacademic
courses.CandidatesmustcompletetheHonorsApplicationaspartoftheadmissionsprocess.
TocontinuereceivingtheHonorsscholarshipmustmaintainaminimumcumulativeGPAof3.0atCabrini,andbe
enrolledintheHonorsProgram.TheHonorsScholarshipisawardedinadditiontootheracademicscholarships.
CatholicHighSchoolScholarship
Thisgrantisbasedonthestudent’srecordsshowinggraduationfromaCatholichighschool.Itisrenewableupto
fouryears,basedonthestudentmaintainingfull-timestatus(minimum12creditspersemester)andmaintainingSatisfactoryAcademicProgress.
Out-of-StateGrantThisneed-basedgrantisforstudentswhoarenotPennsylvaniaresidentsandtherefore,noteligibleforthePHEAA
stategrantprogram.StudentsmustfiletheFAFSAanddemonstrateafinancialneed.Thegrantisrenewableupto
fouryearsbasedonthestudentmaintainingfull-timestatus(minimum12creditspersemester),continuingtodemonstrateafinancialneed,andmaintainingSatisfactoryAcademicProgress.
CabriniGrantThisgrantisdeterminedbyacombinationoffinancialneedasdemonstratedontheFAFSAandtheavailabilityof
funds.Italsomaybeusedforstudentswithdocumentedspecialcircumstances.
CabriniEndowedScholarshipandAwards
CabriniUniversityawardsavarietyofnamedscholarshipstoeligiblestudents.Thisincludesendowedscholarships,
scholarshipsfundedbyoutsideorganizations,andscholarshipstobecomeendowedwithinthecomingyears.
ThesescholarshipsareawardedonafinancialbasisthroughtheFinancialAidOffice.Althoughnotarequirementto
beselected,studentscanchoosetosubmitanapplicationtobeconsideredforendowedscholarshipfunds.Theapplicationismadeavailableonlineatcabrini.edu/financialaidinFebruaryofeachacademicyear.
Awardsaredeterminedinconjunctionwithfacultyandstaffrecommendations/nominationsprimarilytosophomores,juniors,andseniorshonoringthedonor’srequests.
StudentLoansStudentloansareaformoffinancialaidthatrequiresrepaymentofthefundsreceivedwithinterest.Someloans
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maybeineitherthestudent’sortheparents’name.Allloansrequireapromissorynote,andsomerequirea
separateapplication.
FederalDirectLoan
TherearetwotypesofFederalDirectLoans—subsidizedandunsubsidized.InterestratesonallFederalDirectloansaresetbyCongressannuallybasedonthefinancialmarkets.Forcurrentinterestrates,visitstudentloans.gov.
Iftheloanissubsidized,theFederalGovernmentcoverstheinterestforthestudentwhileheorsheisenrolledinatleastahalf-time.Iftheloanisunsubsidized,thestudentisresponsibleforinterestpayments,whichbeginaccruing
immediatelyaftertheloanisdisbursed.EligibilityforasubsidizedDirectLoanisdeterminedbythestudent’s
demonstratedfinancialneed.
Asof2013,borrowersmaynotreceiveDirectSubsidizedLoansformorethan150%ofthepublishedlengthofthe
academicprograminwhichtheyarecurrentlyenrolled.Forexample,afirst-timeborrowerinafour-yeardegreeprogramwouldhavesixyearsofDirectSubsidizedLoaneligibility.
FederalDirectLoansarechargeda1.066%originationfee(onorafter10/1/17andbefore10/1/18),whichisdeductedwhenthefundsaredisbursed.
Studentsareallowedasix-monthgraceperioduponceasingattendanceatleasthalf-timebeforemakingpaymentsonprincipal.Interestwillcontinuetoaccrueforunsubsidizedloanbalances,andwillbeginaccruingforsubsidized
loanbalancesatthispoint.
DependentundergraduatestudentsborrowingundertheFederalDirectLoanProgrammayborrow$5,500during
theirfirstyear,$6,500duringtheirsophomoreyear,and$7,500duringtheirjuniorandsenioryears.
Half-timeundergraduatestudentsarealsoeligibletoborrow.StudentsmustcompletetheFAFSAtodetermineeligibility.Additionally,studentsmustsignaMasterPromissoryNote,andLoanEntranceCounseling–bothare
availableatstudentloans.gov.
FederalDirectParentPLUSLoan
FederalDirectPLUSLoansareunsubsidizedloansthatparentsofdependentstudentscanborrowtohelppayfor
educationexpenses.TheDepartmentofEducationwillperformacreditcheckaspartofdeterminingaparent’seligibilityfortheloan.
ThereisnoaggregatelimittoPLUSborrowing,althoughannuallytheamountislimitedtothestudent’sestimatedcostofattendanceminusallotherfinancialaid.
TheinterestrateforDirectPLUSLoansissetbyCongressannuallybasedonthefinancialmarkets.Forcurrentrates,gotostudentloans.gov.
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DirectPLUSloansarechargedanoriginationfeeof4.264%,(onorafter10/1/17andbefore10/1/18)whichis
deductedwhenfundsaredisbursed.
Repaymentcanbedeferreduntilsix-monthsafterthestudentgraduatesordropsbelowhalf-timeenrollment.
Interestischargedduringbothin-schoolandout-of-schooltimeperiods.
FederalPerkinsLoan
TheFinancialAidOfficeawardsFederalPerkinsLoanstostudentsbasedonacombinationofdemonstratedfinancialneed,andtheavailabilityoffunds.
TheinterestrateforaPerkinsLoanis5%,withinterestandprincipalpaymentsdueninemonthsafterastudentgraduates(ordropsbelowhalf-timestatus).
AlternativeLoansAlternativestudentloansareofferedbybanksorlendinginstitutionstohelpstudentsandparentsbridgethegap
betweenthecostofeducationandtheamountoffinancialaidreceived.
Tolearnmoreabouttheseloans,includinghowtoapply,visitcabrini.edu/loans.
PaymentPlans
TheInterest-FreeMonthlyPaymentOption
Tohelpyouaffordyoureducationexpenses,CabriniUniversityispleasedtomaketheservicesofTuitionManagementSystemsavailabletoyouandyourfamily.
TuitionManagementSystems’Interest-FreeMonthlyPaymentOptionallowsyoutospreadyoureducationexpensesovera10-monthperiodforonlyasmallenrollmentfee.Thereisnointerest,andnopre-qualificationor
creditcheckforthisservice.
Withthispaymentoptionyouhave24-houraccesstoaccountinformationthroughTuitionManagementSystems’
websiteatcabrini.afford.com.“EducationPaymentCounselors”areavailableat1.800.722.4867tohelpdetermine
thebestpaymentoptionforeducationcosts.
Thisisapopularoptionwithmanyofourfamiliesbecauseithelpsreducetheneedtoborrowanditgivesfamilies
morecontroloftheirsavings.TuitionManagementSystems’serviceshavehelpedmorethanonemillionstudentsnationwideaffordeducationsince1985.
FormoreinformationaboutspecificpaymentoptionsortoenrollintheInterest-FreeMonthlyPaymentOption,visitTuitionManagementSystems’websiteatcabrini.afford.comorcall1.800.722.4867andspeakwithanEducation
PaymentCounselor.
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OtherFormsofAssistanceStudentswithphysicalorotherdisabilitiesmayapplyforassistancefromtheOfficeofVocationalRehabilitationof
theCommonwealthofPennsylvania.Studentsmustapplydirectlytotheofficeintheirarea.
Otherstateshavesimilarprograms.Forinformation,studentsshouldcontacttheOfficeofEducationintheirstate
capitals.
Veteransmaybeeligibleforeducationalassistance.RegionalofficesoftheVeterans’Administrationcanprovide
studentswithadditionalinformation.
Organizationssuchaslaborunions,UnitedStatesarmedservicesandreserves,fraternalorganizations,andbusiness
corporationsmayofferscholarshipsandtuitionreimbursementsfortheirmembersandemployees.Applicants
shouldthoroughlyinvestigatetheseopportunitiesforaid.
TheFinancialAidOfficemaintainsinformationonsourcesofavailableoutsidescholarships.Formoreinformation,
visitcabrini.edu/financialaidorcall610.902.8188.StudentEmploymentFederalWorkStudy
TheFinancialAidOfficeawardsFederalWork-Study(FWS)tostudentsbasedonacombinationofdemonstrated
financialneedandtheavailabilityoffunds.Thisfundingisearnedbyastudentworkingapart-timejob,usuallyoncampus.Availableon-campusjobsarepostedonlineatjobs.cabrini.edu.
Cabrinistudentsinterestedinpart-timeorfull-timeworkareinvitedtoreviewonlineemploymentopportunitiesavailableviajobs.cabrini.eduorintheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopment.
“JobSquad”listingsarepostedoutsidetheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopment.Examplesofregularlyavailablepositionsincludechildcareservices,babysitting,housekeeping,yardwork,painting,petsitting,partyhelp,
andtutoring.
Studentscanalsorequesttobelistedinthe“JobSquad”brochurethat,uponrequest,ismailedtoarearesidents
seekingtohirestudentsfortheaboveservices.
FinancialAidRefundPolicyTheFinancialAidOfficeisrequiredbytheFederalDepartmentofEducationtorecalculatefederalTitleIVfinancial
aideligibilityforstudentswhowithdraw,dropout,oraredismissedpriortocompleting60%ofapaymentperiodorterm.
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TheamountoffederalTitleIVfinancialaidearnedbythestudentmustberecalculatedinthesesituations.For
example,ifastudentleavestheinstitutionpriortocompleting60%ofapaymentperiodorterm,theFinancialAidOfficerecalculatesthestudent’seligibilityfortheTitleIVfunds.
RecalculationisbasedonthepercentageofearnedaidusingtheFederalReturnofTitleIVfundsformula.Thepercentageofthepaymentperiodisthenumberofdayscompleteduptothewithdrawaldate.Thispercentageis
dividedbythetotaldaysinthepaymentperiodorterm.Anybreakoffivedaysormoreisnotcountedaspartofthe
daysintheterm.Theresultingpercentageisalsothepercentageofearnedaid.
AnyamountofTitleIVfundingthatwasdisbursedbut“unearned”willbereturnedtotheappropriateTitleIV
program.IfthetotalamountofTitleIVfundsthatthestudentearnedisgreaterthanthetotalamountofTitleIVfundsthatwasdisbursedtothestudent,asofthedatetheinstitutiondeterminedthestudentwithdrew,the
differencebetweentheseamountswillbetreatedasapost-withdrawaldisbursement.
Refundsareallocatedinthefollowingorder:
• UnsubsidizedFederalLoan/DirectUnsubsidizedLoan• SubsidizedFederalLoan/DirectSubsidizedLoan• FederalPerkinsLoan• FederalDirectParentPLUSLoan• FederalPellGrant• FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)
CabriniUniversityFundsCabriniUniversityfunds,bothmeritawardsandneed-basedgrants,areretainedatthesamepercentageratethat
tuitionisretained.Forexample,ifastudentwithdrawsandowes40%ofthesemester’stuition,40%ofhisorherCabrinifundswillberetainedtopaytheobligation.
PHEAAStateGrantThePHEAAStateGrantisretainedatthesamepercentageratethattuitionisretained,similartoCabriniUniversity
funds.
FinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyAllstudentsmustbemakingsatisfactoryacademicprogresstowardtheirdegreeinordertoretaineligibilityfor
financialaid.
Satisfactoryacademicprogressforfinancialaidpurposesismeasuredinaquantitativeandqualitativemeasure.
Thesemeasuresaretakenattheendofeachpaymentperiod.
QuantitativeMeasure
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Inordertomaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogress,astudentmustmaintainacompletionratioof67%ofallcredits
attempted.
QualitativeMeasure
Studentsmustachievethefollowinggradepointaverages(GPA)tomaintainfinancialaidsatisfactoryacademicprogress.
• Upto26.9credits...........................................1.75• 27-56.9credits..............................................1.9• 57creditsormore..........................................2.0
Eligibilityforfinancialaidisbasedonthelengthoftimeastudentisenrolled.Financialaideligibilitycannotexceed
morethan150%ofthepublishedtimeittakesforastudenttoachieveadegree.
FinancialAidWarningTheFinancialAidOfficewillplaceastudentwhofailsthefinancialaidacademicprogressmeasureonwarningfor
thenextfullsemester.Thestudentmayreceivefinancialaidwhileonwarning.However,ifattheendofthewarningsemesterthestudenthasnotachievedtheminimumsatisfactoryacademicprogressrequirement(s),no
furtherfinancialaidfundswillbeawarded.
Financialaidmaybereinstatedatsuchtimeasthestudentdoesmeetthesatisfactoryacademicprogressmeasure,
althoughaideligibilityisnotretroactive.
Studentsmayonlyreceiveonewarningand/orprobationaryperiodduringtheirenrollmentattheUniversity.
AppealingtheFinancialAidMeasureofAcademicProgressAstudentwhofailstomeetsatisfactoryacademicprogressafterwarningmayappealtohavetheirfinancialaid
continued.Forstudentsnotingoodacademicstandingandwhofailtomeetsatisfactoryacademicprogressinterms
offinancialaid,theopportunitytoappealtohavetheirfinancialaidcontinuedwillonlybeconsideredifthestudentiseligibletoreturntoclassesforthenextsemester.Theappealoffinancialaidisseparatefromtheappealof
academicstanding.
FinancialAidProbationIftheappealisacceptedbyboththeUniversity’sCenterforStudentSuccessandtheFinancialAidOffice,the
studentwillhaveonemoresemesteronprobation.
Thestudentistousethisprobationarysemestertobringhis/heracademicstandinguptotherequiredstandard,
andmayreceivefinancialaidduringthissemester.
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Ifthestudentsucceedsinbringinguphis/heracademicstandingtotheappropriatelevel,he/shewillcontinuetobe
eligibleforfederalstudentaid.
However,ifthestudentfailstomeetthesatisfactoryacademicprogressmeasureattheendoftheprobationary
semester,he/shewillnolongerbeeligibleforfederalstudentaid.
AnappealtobeputonFinancialAidProbationmustinclude:
• anexplanationbythestudentwhyhe/shefailedtomakesatisfactoryacademicprogress• whathaschangedthatwillallowthestudenttomakesatisfactoryacademicprogressbythenext
evaluation
VerificationPolicyVerificationisaproceduretoverifytheaccuracyofinformationreportedbyastudentonhis/herFAFSA.
TheFederalCentralProcessingSystemrandomlyselectsFAFSAsforverification.Ifastudent’sFAFSAisselectedforverification,he/shewillbeaskedtodocumentcertaindataelementsontheFAFSA,primarilyincomeandfamilysize.
Inaddition,theFinancialAidOfficemayselectFAFSAsforverification.Forexample,ifastudent’sFAFSApresentsconflictinginformation,theFinancialAidOfficemayrequestthatthestudentprovidedocumentationtoresolvethe
conflict.Astudent’sfinancialaidawardletterwillindicatewhetherornothis/herFAFSAhasbeenselectedfor
verification.
AllstudentschosenforverificationmustsubmittheappropriatedocumentstotheFinancialAidOfficewithin30
daysofnotification.Failuretosubmitallmaterialswithinthegivendeadlinescanresultinaportion,orallofthestudent’sfinancialaidawardsbeingcanceled.
Nofundswillbecreditedtothestudent’saccountuntiltheverificationprocessiscompleted.Ifverificationresultsinachangeinthestudent’seligibilityforfinancialaid,theFinancialAidOfficewillsendarevisedfinancialaidaward
lettertothestudent.
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AcademicPolicies,Procedures,andRegulationsRequirementsforanUndergraduateDegree:
1. Completionofaminimumof123credithourswithaminimumcumulativeindexof2.0;theminimumcumulativeindexandtheminimummajorindexmaydifferinsomeprograms.
2. Completionofforty-five(45)ofthe123credithoursrequiredforthedegreeatCabriniUniversity.Inaddition,allstudentsmustcompletethelast30creditsoftheirdegreeatCabriniUniversity.StudentsmustpetitiontheirSchoolAssistantDeanforanexception.
3. Completionofallrequirementsstipulatedinthemajorprogram.4. Completionofthegeneraleducationprogram.5. Fulfillmentofallfinancialobligations
Degrees
AcademicexcellenceisthepriorityatCabriniUniversity.Cabriniisaliberalartscollegethatisdedicatedto
educatingstudentstomeetthedemandsofaprofessionalcareer.CabriniofferstheBachelorofArtsdegreewith
majorprogramsinthefollowingareas:
• AmericanStudies• BlackStudies• Communication• Criminology• DigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia• English• GenderandBodyStudies• GraphicDesign• History• IndividualizedMajor• Italian(asaConsortiumMajor)• LeadershipStudies(DegreeCompletion)• LiberalStudies• Philosophy• PoliticalScience• Psychology• ReligiousStudies• Sociology• Spanish• Writing
TheBachelorofSciencedegreehasmajorprogramsin:
• Accounting• Biology• BusinessAdministration• Chemistry• ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotion
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• Finance• HumanResourcesManagement• InformationScience&Technology• InternationalBusiness• Marketing• Mathematics
TheBachelorofSocialWorkdegreehasamajorprograminsocialwork.
TheBachelorofScienceinEducationdegreehasmajorprogramsin:• EducationalStudies• MiddleLevel(4-8)Education• Pre-K-4Education• Pre-K-4w/SpecialEducationPre-K-8
CertificationisavailableinPre-K-4Education,MiddleLevel(grades4-8)education,SpecialEducation(Pre-K-8)and,
withinsecondaryeducationinbiology,chemistry,communication,English,mathematics,andsocialstudies(witha
concentrationinhistory).StudentsmajoringinSpanishmayobtaincertification(K-12)throughacooperativeprogrambetweenCabriniandneighboringEasternUniversity.
CourseWaivers
Occasionallystudentsmayreceivewaiversexemptingthemfromcertaincourserequirementsduetopreviousworkoracademicexperience,ordemonstratedabilitytosuccessfullycompletehigher-levelwork.
Whenacourseiswaived,studentsdonotreceiveanycreditforthewaivedcourse.Allstudentsmustcomplete123creditsofcourseworkinordertograduate.
TheAcademicProgram
Degreerequirementsconsistofthreecomponents:thegeneraleducationprogramknownasJusticeMatters;the
academicmajor;andelectives.Studentswhoelecttocompleteaminorordualmajormustcompletealloftherequirementsfortheseprogramstoo.
Cabrini’sgeneraleducationprogramprovidesstudentswiththebasicintellectualfoundationoftheliberallyeducatedperson.StudentsdeveloptheartofcommunicationthroughEnglish,art,andforeignlanguagecourses.
Studentssharpentheiranalytical(andreasoning)skillsthroughcomputers,mathematicsandphilosophycourses.
Therelationshipbetweenhumanityandtheuniverseisstudiedinthephysicalsciencerequirements.Studentsgain
insightintohumaninteractionanddecisionmakingthroughhistory,religiousstudies,psychology,andsociology
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courses.Theprogramalsointroducesstudentstomethods,primaryprinciplesandbasicconclusionsofeach
discipline.
Studentschooseanacademicmajorandenrollincoursesrequiredofthatmajortobuildupontheskillsandinsights
gainedfromtheprogram.Majorsallowintensifiedstudyinasinglediscipline.
Studentsdevelopspecializedknowledgeintheirareaofchoiceandapplythislearninginsuchvenuesincooperative
education,fieldexperiences,internships,independentresearch,and/orstudentteaching.Majorsprepareundergraduatestopursuecareerinterestsorcontinueeducationingraduateprograms.
Therelatedfield,minor,orelectivecoursesbroadenstudents’intellectualhorizonsandgivethemopportunitiestoacquireadditionalknowledgeforacareerspecialization.Theminorallowsstudentstofollowaprescribedcourseof
studyoutsidethemajorarea,advancingknowledgeinasecondacademicdiscipline.
Cabrinistudentsmayfreelyelectcoursesofspecialinterest.
DeclaringaMajor
Facultyadvisorsguidestudentsinevaluatingtheirnaturalabilitiesandacquiredskillssotheymayselectan
appropriatemajororareaofconcentration.
StudentsmayindicateanintendedmajorontheirapplicationforadmissionortheymaycomeintotheUniversityas
“undeclared.”Indicatingamajorontheapplicationisnotaguaranteethatastudentwillbeacceptedintoamajor
orprogram.Astudentmustapplytoamajorandmeettheadmissionstandardsofthatmajorbeforebeingconsideredadeclaredmajor.
First-yearstudentsshoulddiscusspossiblemajorswiththeiradvisors.Ideallybeforesophomoreyear,studentsshouldapplyformajors/minorsusingtheDeclarationofMajor/Minor/Concentrationformavailableinthe
Registrar’sOffice.Newtransferstudentsmustalsoformallydeclareamajor,preferablyduringthefirstfull
semesteratCabriniUniversity.
StudentswhowishtochangetheirmajorsarerequiredtocompleteanewDeclarationof
Major/Minor/Concentrationformandtakeittotheappropriateacademicdepartmentchairforapproval.
Studentswhodonotmeetadepartment’sstandardsmaybedeniedentrancetothatmajorprogramormaybe
askedtowithdrawfromthatmajorprogram.Inthesecircumstances,theadvisororAcademicAffairsstaffwillcounselastudentonalternativemethodsofsettingacademicorvocationalobjectives.
DeclaringaMinororConcentration
Studentsmustcompletethe‘DeclarationofMajor/Minor/Concentration’formavailableintheRegistrar’sOffice.If
approvedbythedepartmentchair,andthecurriculumrequirementsoutlinedinthecatalogatthetimeofthe
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declarationaresuccessfullycompleted,theminororconcentrationwillbenotedonthetranscriptatthetimeof
graduation.
CreditLoad
Typically,onehourofcreditisgrantedfor37-42cumulativehoursoflecturepercourse.Duringthefallandspringsemester,thisisequivalenttoaclassperiodof50minutesperweekforonesemester.Onelaboratoryofatleast
twoclassperiodsisgrantedonecredit.Thenormalcourseloadis15or16creditspersemester.
Aminimumof12creditsisrequiredoffulltimestudents.WithpermissionoftheadvisorandtheirschoolAssistant
Dean,studentswithaqualitypointaverageof3.0maycarrymorethan18creditsbutnomorethan21creditsper
fallorspringsemester.
Aper-creditfeeischargedwhenregisteredcreditstotalmorethan18credits.
Registration
Incomingfirst-time,first-yearstudentsarepre-registeredbyafacultyadvisor.SchedulesarereviewedwithfirstyearfacultyadvisorsduringOrientationbeforeclassesbegin.Incomingtransferstudentsarepre-registeredbyafaculty
advisorinthemajorfield.
Specificdaysaresetasidemidwaythrougheachsemesterforcurrentfull-timestudentsenteringtheirsophomore,
junior,andsenioryearstopre-registerforcoursesforthecomingsemesterafterconsultingwiththeirfaculty
advisors.ThesestudentsmayregisteronlineviaCabriniOne,ortheymaybringsignedregistrationformstotheCavalierExpressCentertobeprocessed.
Ultimately,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytobecertainheorsheismeetinggraduationrequirements.
AdultandgraduatestudentsregisterintheCavalierExpressCenteroronlineviaCabriniOne.
CancellationofCourses
TheUniversityreservestherighttocancelanycoursethathasinsufficientenrollment.
FreeAdd/DropPeriod
Duringthefallandspringsemesters,thereisafreeadd/dropperiodatthebeginningofthesemester(consulttheacademiccalendarfortheendofthisperiod).Toadd/dropacourse,studentsmustobtainanAdd/DropFormfrom
theRegistrar’sOffice,locatedintheCavalierExpressCenter.
StudentsmustcompleteandsigntheformandhavetheiradvisorsignitbeforesubmittingittotheCavalierExpress
Centertobeprocessed.
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Withdrawing/AddingaCourseaftertheFreeAdd/DropPeriod
Studentsmaywithdrawfromasemester-longcourseafterthefreeadd/dropperiodwiththeiradvisor’sapproval.
Studentsmayonlyaddacoursewiththeapprovaloftheinstructor,advisor,andtheAssistantDeanoftherelevantSchool.
Studentsmaywithdrawfromafallorspringcourseuptothreeweeksafterthesemestermidpoint(refertoacademiccalendarforexactdatesforeachsemester).
Thewithdrawaldeadlineforaccelerated/part-of-termcoursesisbeforecompletionof70%ofthecourse.WithdrawalsafterthedeadlinearepossibleonlywiththepermissionoftheSchoolAssistantDean.
Suchappealswillbegrantedonlyinextraordinarycircumstances,suchasadocumentedillnessorfamilyemergency.Allcoursesfromwhichastudentwithdrawswillremainonthestudent’sscheduleandwillbereflectedonthe
transcriptwithagradeof‘W.’
Studentsarefinanciallyresponsibleforallcoursesfromwhichtheywithdraw.
WithdrawalformsandAdd/DropformsareavailablefromtheRegistrar’sOffice,locatedintheCavalierExpressCenter.Studentswhomerelystopattendingacourseandfailtodroporwithdrawfromthatcoursewillincura
gradeof‘FA.’
Ifapplicable,theofficialdatewhenastudentwithdrawsfromacourseisthebasistodeterminerefundsortuitionadjustment.
Priortowithdrawingfromacourse,studentsshouldreviewpoliciesregulatingrefunds,fulltimestatus,gradingpenalties,financialaid,andimmigrationstatus.
“Adultstudents”shouldconsultthewiththeiradvisorandtheFinancialAidOfficeforspecificguidelinesregardingtheirstatus.
AdministrativeWithdrawals
Individualinstructors,theRegistrar’sOffice,aSchoolDeanortheProvostmayinitiateanAdministrativeWithdraw.
Finalapprovalismadebythestudent’srespectiveSchoolDeanortheAssociateDeanforStudentSuccess.
Administrativewithdrawalsoccurundercertaincircumstances:• TheRegistrar’sOfficemayinitiatethewithdrawalwhennotifiedthatastudenthasneverattendedaclass.• Individualinstructorsmayinitiatethewithdrawalupuntilthepostedwithdrawaldeadlinefortheir
particularcoursewhenastudentmissesmorethan20%ofacourse’sscheduledmeetings.ThisincludesabsencesthathavebeenapprovedbyAcademicAffairs.Exceptionstothisincludeabsencesdueto
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intercollegiategamesandtournamentsatwhichstudentsareofficiallyrepresentingCabriniUniversityandstudentswithapprovedDisabilityResourceCenteraccommodations.
• AcademicAffairsmayinitiatethewithdrawalforaparticularcourseorcourseswhenastudentmissesmorethan20%ofthecourse’sscheduledmeetingsforexcessivedocumentedmedical,personal,orotheremergencysituationsupuntiltheendoftheterm.
• AcademicAffairsmayadministrativelywithdrawastudentonacademicprobationandnotmakingprogresstowardachievinggoodstandingatanytimeupuntiltheendoftheterm.
• AcademicAffairsmayadministrativelywithdrawastudentwhohasbeenremovedfromtheUniversityforanydisciplinaryreasons.Thisincludestemporaryorpermanentsuspensionsorexpulsions.
AdministrativewithdrawalsfromtheUniversityarerecordedwithan“AW”onthestudenttranscript.TheUniversityrefundpolicyappliestoadministrativewithdrawals.Studentswhowishtoappealtheiradministrativewithdrawal
maydosoinwritingtotheSchoolDean.TheAcademicReviewBoardwillevaluatetheprogressofallstudents
receivingan“AW”inanysemester.
AuditingCourses
Studentswishingtoenrichtheiracademicbackgroundwithouttheresponsibilityofpreparingforfinalexaminationsmayauditcourses.Auditstatusmustbedeclaredatthetimeofregistration.Theauditedcourseisgradedwiththe
gradecodeof“AU.”Qualifiedstudentsmayregistertoauditagraduate-levelcoursewiththepermissionofthe
instructor.
Normally,auditingstudentsarenon-participating,becausetheydonotsubmitwrittenassignmentsanddonottake
examinations.
Auditstatusisindicatedonthetranscript.Thereisnotuitionreductionforauditingagraduatecourse.
RepeatingCourses
Studentsfailingarequiredcourseorearninganunacceptablegradeinarequiredcoursemustrepeatthatcoursetosatisfythegraduationrequirements.
StudentsrepeatingacourseshouldalerttheRegistrar’sOfficeoftherepeatwhenregisteringforthecourse.IfthecourseisrepeatedatCabrini,theoriginalgradeisnolongercomputedinthecumulativeaverage.However,the
originalentryasanExcludedcourseandtheadjustedsemesteraveragewillappearonthetranscript.
Studentswho,withpermission,repeatacourseelsewheremayusethecoursetosatisfythedegreerequirement.If
theoriginalattemptearnedthestudentcreditforthecourse,thenthecourseisnotaddedtothetranscriptrecord
andtheoriginalattemptremainsinplaceontheCabrinitranscript.Studentsmaynotearncredittwiceforanon-repeatablecourse.However,iftheoriginalattemptwas
afailinggrade,theoriginalcoursegradewillremainonthetranscriptandthecreditwillbeawardedastransfer
credit.
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DirectedStudy
Whenstudentsareunabletocompletecoursesrequiredfortheirmajorbecausethecourseisnotbeingofferedas
thedepartmentadvertised,studentsandprofessorshavetheoptionofcompletingthecoursethroughaDirected
Study.Beforeregistration,studentsmustreceivewrittenpermissionfromtheinstructor,thedepartmentchair,andthe
SchoolAssistantDean.DirectedStudyformsareavailableintheRegistrar’sOffice.ADirectedStudyappearsonthe
transcriptastherequiredbutunavailablecourse.The“DS”designationisusedontheregistrationpageasthesectionnumber.
IndependentStudy
Advancedstudentscanresearchatopicofpersonalacademicinterestnormallynotincludedintheregularcourse
offerings.
Beforeregistration,studentsmustreceivewrittenpermissionfromtheinstructor,thedepartmentchair,andthe
SchoolAssistantDean.IndependentStudyformsareavailableintheRegistrar’sOffices.
UndergraduateResearch
StudentsmayreceivecreditforcollaborativeresearchwithfacultyattheUniversity.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,poster,ororalpresentationofthecompleted
researchproject.
Beforeregistration,studentsmustreceivewrittenpermissionfromtheinstructor,thedepartmentchair,andthe
SchoolAssistantDean.UndergraduateResearchformsareavailableintheRegistrar’sOffice.
StudyingatAnotherCollege
CoursestobetakenatanothercollegerequirethesignatureoftheadvisorandSchoolAssistantDeanonanApprovalforCreditTakenatOtherInstitutionsForm,whichisavailableintheRegistrar’sOffice.Inaddition,courses
requiredforthestudent’smajor/minor/concentrationmustbeapprovedbytheirdepartmentchair.
CoursestakentofulfillcoreLiteracyrequirements(notExplorations)mustreceiveapprovalfromtherespective
departmentchair.StudentsmaynottakeECGcourseequivalentselsewhere.
GradesfromcoursestakenatothercollegesandtransferredbacktoCabriniarenotcomputedinthecumulative
average,withtheexceptionofgradesforcoursestakenbyfull-timeCabrinistudentsduringfallorspringatSEPCHE
schools,ValleyForgeMilitaryCollege,andEasternUniversity,withwhomCabrinihasreciprocalagreements.Cross-RegistrationwithSEPCHE
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CabriniUniversityfull-timeundergraduatematriculatedstudents,payingfull-timetuition,mayregisterforuptotwo
undergraduatecoursesayearatanyotherSoutheasternPennsylvaniaConsortiumforHigherEducation(SEPCHE)memberinstitution.
SEPCHEincludesArcadiaUniversity,CabriniUniversity,ChestnutHillCollege,Gwynedd-MercyUniversity,HolyFamilyUniversity,ImmaculataUniversity,NeumannUniversity,andRosemontCollege.
Thecross-registrationprogramisdesignedtoprovideincreasededucationalopportunitiesforstudentsofanymemberinstitution.Throughthisprogram,studentshavetheoptiontotakecoursesthatarenotbeingofferedat
theirhomecampusesandtoexperiencethevariedanddiverseresourcesonmembercampusesacrossthe
DelawareValley.
Studentsmusthavecompletedatleastoneyearasfulltimestudentsattheirhomecampusesbeforetakingcourses
throughthecross-registrationprogram.Coursesmaynotbetakenatamemberinstitutionifthatcourseoritsequivalentisofferedatthehomeinstitutioninthesamesemester.Notuitionorfeeswillbechargedbythehost
institution,exceptforspecialorextrafeesthatarepart
ofcoursestaken,suchaslabfees.
Thecross-registrationprogramfunctionsonlyinfallandspringsemestersanddoesnotapplytoacceleratedor
weekendcourses,independentstudy,semesterlength,studyabroad,tutorials,internships,practicumfieldexperience,studentteachingexperiences,privatemusiclessons,orpercredithourorgraduatestudents.
Creditsearnedcounttowardgraduationrequirementsonthehomecampusandgradesearnedwillapplytothestudent’sGPA.Forcourselistingsandmoreinformation,checktheSEPCHEwebsiteatsepche.org.
ClassAttendance
Cabrinistudentsareresponsibleforclassattendanceandareexpectedtoknow,fromtheinstructor’scourse
syllabus,whatisrequiredforeachcourseinwhichtheyareenrolled.Inmostsubjects,attendanceisrequiredto
completecourseobjectives.
Short-termabsences(fromonetothreeclasses)forsuchreasonsasillness,funerals,accidents,etc.,shouldbe
reporteddirectlytotheinstructoratthephonenumberoremailaddresssuppliedinthesyllabus.
Longtermabsences(morethanthreeclasses)shouldbereportedtotheSchoolAssistantDean.Medicalorother
documentationmayberequired.Studentsareresponsibleformaterial,assignments,orexaminationsgivenduringclassestheymiss.Absencesfrom
classmayresultinalowergrade,coursefailure,oradministrativewithdrawal.
StudentswhoofficiallyrepresentCabriniUniversityatintercollegiateathleticeventsareexcusedfromclassto
participateinthoseeventswhichconflictwithclasses.Theseexcusedabsencesapplyonlytoofficiallyscheduled
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gamesandtournaments,notpractices.StudentsarerequiredtosubmitanIntercollegiateAthleticReleaseformto
theinstructorofthecoursetobemissed,usuallyatthestartofthesemesterbutalwaysinadvanceoftheabsence.
Studentswillnotbepenalizedformissingthatclass,butareresponsibleformakingupanyclassworkmissed.Ifthenatureoftheclassrequiresextensivein-classparticipationforsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,thestudent
mightwanttoscheduleitatanothertime,afterdiscussionwiththeinstructor
ReligiousHolidayPolicy
Asourmissionstatementreads,CabriniUniversitywelcomeslearnersofallfaiths,cultures,andbackgrounds.We
strivetocreateaninclusivecampusthathonorsthediversefaithtraditionsofouruniversitycommunitywhileatthesametimeadheringtoourCatholic,Cabrinianidentity.
Asourstudentbodybecomesmorediverse,itisincreasinglyimportantthatwe,asamulticulturalcommunity,accommodatestudentsfromavarietyofreligiousbackgroundswhowishtoobservereligiousholidays.Whileitis
notfeasibletoschedulecourseworkaroundallreligiousholidaysforaclassasawhole,weaskfacultytoplease
honorrequestsfromindividualstudentstorescheduleassignmentsandtobeabsentfromclassesthatconflictwithobservancesofmajorreligiousholidays,andtoinformstudentsthatthisisanoption.
ThefollowingpolicieshavebeenestablishedinorderthatstudentsatCabriniUniversitywillnotsufferacademicpenaltiesbecauseoftheconscientiousobservanceofreligiousholidays:
• Absencesfromclassonmajorreligiousholidayswillbetreatedasexcusedabsences.Inaddition,no
studentwillberequiredtoparticipateinorattendUniversityeventssuchasathleticcontests,concerts,oroutsidelecturesontheseholidays.
• Studentsmustnotifyfaculty,inwriting,beforetheendoftheadd/dropperiodofeachsemesteriftheywillbeabsentfromclassforreligiousobservance.
• Ifastudentrequestsanabsenceduetoareligiousholidaythatisnotgrantedbythefacultymember,theyshouldcontacttheirSchoolAssistantDeanwhowilldiscusshowtobestproceed
• Studentsmustmakearrangementswiththeirfacultymembersinadvancewhenanexam(includingquizzes),papers,andotherworkaredueonmajorreligiousholidays.Astudentwillnotbepenalizedformissingclassornothandinginworkonaholidayduetoreligiousobservance.Whilefacultyandstaffareexpectedtobesensitivetotheneedsofobservantstudentsofallfaithswhenplanninglectures,fieldtrips,workandothercurricularactivitythatmightconflictwithobservanceofamajorreligiousholiday,anycourseworkorotherobligationthatismissedremainsthestudent’sresponsibilitytocomplete.
• Studentswhoobservetheseholidaysmustnotify,inadvance,theircoachesshouldtheyhaveathleticpracticeorscheduledcompetitionatatimeofreligiousobservance.
• Astudentwhowillneedtomissmorethan20%ofthecourseforanyabsences(e.g.religious,athletic,etc.),shouldmeetwiththefacultymemberwhodoeshavetheauthoritytowithdrawthestudentfromtheclass.
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GradingSystem
Gradesrepresentinstructors’evaluationsofstudents’achievementsinacourseandaredeterminedbystudents’
classworkandexaminations.
Eachlettergradeisassignedanumericalvaluecalledqualitypointsasfollows:
QualityPointsPerCreditA................excellent..................................4.00
A-................................................................3.67
B+...............................................................3.33B................good........................................3.00
B-................................................................2.67
C+...............................................................2.33C.................satisfactory.............................2.00
C-.................................................................1.67
D+...............................................................1.33D...............minimalpassing.......................1.00
F................failure........................................0
FA..............failure-excessiveabsences........0
P................pass...........................................0
PH..............passwithhonors......................0
AU.............audit..........................................0AF..............academicforgiveness................0
AW............administrativewithdrawal........0
CR..............credit.........................................0I.................incomplete................................0
IPP.............inprogresspassing....................0
NGR...........nogradereported.....................0NC..............nocredit....................................0
TR..............transfer......................................0
W...............withdrawn.................................0
Thequalitypointaverage(QPA)iscalculatedbydividingthetotalnumberofcredithoursattempted(incoursescarryinglettergradeswithqualitypoints)intothetotalnumberofqualitypointsearned.
Coursegradedas“Credit/NoCredit”regardlessofgradedonotimpacttheGPA.Coursesgradedas“Pass/FailorHonorsPass/Fail”willonlyimpacttheGPAifthecoursegradeisafailure.GradesforMAT098andMAT099donot
impactGPA,regardlessoffinalgrade.
Ifagradeof“F”or“FA”isincurredinanycourse,thecoursemayberepeated.StudentsmustinformtheRegistrar’s
Officewhentheyrepeatacourse.
Anincompletegrade“I”isgivenwhenastudenthadbeendoingpassingworkinacourse,butfordocumentable
extenuatingcircumstancessuchasmedicalorfamilyemergenciescouldnotcompleteallworkrequiredforthe
courseontime.Allrequestsforincompletesfirstmustbeapprovedbytheinstructorofthecoursesothatanactionplancanbedevisedforthecompletionoftheoutstandingcoursework.Instructorapprovalmustthenbeconfirmed
bytheSchoolAssistantDeanandsenttotheRegistrar’sOfficetobeenteredinthestudentrecord.
Anincompletegradeallowsthestudentsanadditionalthirtydaysfromtheendofthetermforthecourseinwhich
tocompletecoursework.Courseworknotcompletedwithintheallottedextensionwillchangetoagradeof“F.”
ExtensionstothistimeframemaybeconsideredbutmustbeapprovedbytheSchoolAssistantDean.
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Change-of-GradePolicyChanginggradesisthesoleresponsibilityoftheinstructorassignedtothecourse.Thebasisofgradechangesis
restrictedtoclericalerror,computationerror,academicgrievance,oracademicdishonesty,exceptwhenastudent
completescourseworktoreplacean“I”or“NGR”onthetranscript,orwhenastudenthasappealedtotheSchoolAssistantDeanforalate“W”.
Gradechangesthatfallwithintheseguidelinesaretobeacceptedasiftheyweretheoriginalgrade.InstructorsshouldcompleteaGradeChangethroughCabriniOne.Gradechangesshouldbecompletedbytheendofthe
followingsemester.
EnrichmentElectivesandPass/Fail
Thepass/failoptionencouragesjuniorandseniorstudentstobroadentheiracademicbackgroundswithout
jeopardizingtheirqualitypointaverage.Coursesforthecoreandthemajor/minor/concentrationmaynotbetakenpass/fail.
Onlyonefreeelectivemaybetakenusingthepass/failoptioninanygivensemester.Studentsmaytakeamaximumoffourfreeelectivesinadegreeprogramunderthepass/failsystem.
Enrichmentelectivecoursestakenaspass/failaregradedattheendofthefinalexaminationsperiodasPass(P)orFail(F)andhavenoqualitypointsattached.However,afinalgradeof“F”countsinthecumulativegradepoint
averagecalculation.
Certaininternshipsandfieldexperiencesaswellasstudentteachingexperiencesataffiliateinstitutionsare
automaticallygradedpass/fail.
Examinations
TheofficialexaminationscheduleispreparedbytheRegistrarbeforeeachsemester.Studentsunabletotakethe
finalexaminationsatthescheduledtimeduetomajorillnessdocumentedbyamedicalprofessionalorsomeother
documentableemergencycircumstancemustcontacttheinstructorandSchoolAssistantDeanpriortothescheduledexaminationtime.
ApprovalfromtheSchoolAssistantDeanisrequiredbeforetheexamisrescheduledbytheinstructor.
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AcademicHonestyCreatingaCommunityofAcademicIntegrity
TheprincipalobjectiveoftheCabriniUniversityPolicyonAcademicHonestyistoencourageadynamic,openand
honestintellectualclimatebasedonthepersonalandacademicintegrityofallmembers.
Faculty,students,andadministratorsshareresponsibilityformaintainingthisenvironmentofacademichonestyand
integrity,acceptingindividualresponsibilityforallactions,personalandacademic.Eachmemberofthecommunity—faculty,studentsandadministrators—isexpectedtoupholdthevaluesidentifiedanddescribedinthis
Policy.
• Honesty—“Anacademiccommunityofintegrityadvancesthequestfortruthandknowledgebyrequiring
intellectualandpersonalhonestyinlearning,teaching,research,andservice…Cultivatinghonestylaysthe
foundationforlifelongintegrity,developingineachofusthecourageandinsighttomakedifficultchoicesandacceptresponsibilityforactionsandtheirconsequences,evenatpersonalcost.”
• Trust—“Anacademiccommunityofintegrityfostersaclimateofmutualtrust,encouragesthefree
exchangeofideasandenablesalltoreachtheirhighestpotential…Trustispromotedbyfacultywhosetclearguidelinesforassignmentsandforevaluatingstudentwork;bystudentswhoprepareworkthatishonestand
thoughtful;andbyschoolsthatsetclearandconsistentacademicstandardsthatsupporthonestandimpartial
research.”• Fairness—“Anacademiccommunityofintegrityestablishesclearstandards,practicesandprocedures,and
expectsfairnessintheinteractionsofstudents,facultyandadministrators…Fairandaccurateevaluationisessential
intheeducationprocess.Forstudents,importantcomponentsoffairnessarepredictability,clearexpectations,andaconsistentandjustresponsetodishonesty.”
• Respect—“Anacademiccommunityofintegrityrecognizesthatparticipatorynatureofthelearning
processandhonorsandrespectsawiderangeofopinionsandideas…Studentsandfacultymustrespectthemselvesandeachotherasindividuals,notjustasameanstoanend.”
• Responsibility—“Anacademiccommunityofintegrityupholdspersonalaccountabilityanddependsupon
actioninthefaceofwrongdoing…Everymemberofanacademiccommunity—eachstudent,facultymemberandadministrator—isresponsibleforupholdingtheintegrityofscholarshipandresearch…Whateverthecircumstances,
membersofanacademiccommunitymustnottolerateorignoredishonestyonthepartofothers.”
—“TheFundamentalValuesofAcademicIntegrity”
(CenterforAcademicIntegrity,October1999)academicintegrity.org
AsaUniversity,ourcollectivegoalisthe“educationoftheheart”andthesearchforthetruth.Students,faculty,and
administratorsaspiretocreateacommunitywherecompetitionisfair,integrityisrespected,anddishonestyisnot
tolerated.
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Itistheresponsibilityofstudentstohelpmaintainthecommunityofacademicintegrity.Specifically,studentsare
givensignificantresponsibilitytohelpprotectandpromotethehigheststandardsofacademicintegrityandhelpmaintainhonestyinallactions.
Studentsareexpectedtoadheretothesevalues.Studentsshallnotreceivecreditforworkthatisnotaproductoftheirownefforts.LackofunderstandingorfamiliaritywiththisPolicyshallnotbeconsideredavaliddefenseto
chargesofviolatingit.
AcademicHonestyBoard
ItistheresponsibilityoftheAcademicHonestyBoardtoupholdandprotecttheacademicintegrityoftheCabriniUniversitycommunity.
CompositionoftheBoard• SchoolAssistantDean• ChairofAcademicHonestyBoard
• Fivefull-timefacultymembers• Fivefull-timeundergraduatestudents
• Onestudentfromgraduateprograms(onlyifviolationoriginatesfromthisprogram)
SelectionProcessandTermDuration• ChairappointedbyProvost;onlyvotesifcommitteeresultsinatie
• Facultymemberseachservethree-yearterms
• Facultymayserveuptotwoconsecutivethreeyearterms• Facultymayserveonarotatingbasiswithatleasttwomembersreturningeachyear
• StudentsareselectedbyStudentGovernmentAssociationforaone-yearterm
• Studentsmayservemorethanoneterm,butnomorethanthreeconsecutivetermsHearingProcess
• HearingsandappealsarescheduledassoonaspossibleafteraViolationFormorappealisreceived.
• Thestudentmustbepresentatthehearing.• TheBoardorthestudentmayrequestthatthefacultymemberattendorthefacultymembermay
choosetoattend.
• Thestudentorfacultymembermaypresentevidenceordocumentationtosupporttheirpositions.• TheBoardwilldeliberateprivatelyandrenderadecisionbasedonapreponderanceoftheevidencepresented.
• IftheBoarddecidesthepreponderanceofevidenceshowsthataviolationhasoccurred,thepenaltyassignedbythefacultymemberwillstand.
• IftheAcademicHonestyBoardoverturnsthecharge,thepenaltyisremovedandallrecordsofthe
allegedviolationaredestroyed.• Incasesofasecondorseriousfirstviolation,theBoardwillconductahearinganddeterminewhat
additionalUniversity-levelpenaltiesmaybeimposed.
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• Incaseswhenthepenaltyissuspensionorexpulsion,theBoardconsultswiththeProvostandVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsregardingthefinaldecision.• TheAcademicHonestyBoard’sdecisionisfinal.
WhentheBoardconvenestohearacase:• Anequalnumberoffacultyandstudentsmustbepresent.
• Nolessthanthreefacultyandthreestudentsmustbepresent.
• Ifthestudentinvolvedinthecaseisatthegraduatelevel,thegraduate-programsstudentrepresentativemustbepresent.
ResponsibilitiesoftheBoard• Tohearanddecideallstudentappealsofacademicdishonestycharges,anddeterminethegreateror
lesserlikelihoodofaviolationhavingoccurred.
• Ininstancesofseriousviolationsortwoormoreviolations,theBoardmayconsidersuspension,dismissal,oralternativepenalties.
Charge,Hearing,andAppealProcedures
FacultyProceduresForafirstviolationwithinaspecificcourse,thefacultymembermustcompleteanAcademicHonestyViolation
ChargeForm.Ontheform,thefacultymembermustindicatethespecificviolationandassignoneofthepenalties
listedontheform.
Thefacultymemberalsomustprovideanyandallevidencetosupportthecharge,orcharges,againstthestudent.
ThefacultymembermustthensigntheformandindicatewhetheraHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoardiswarrantedandwhethertheywanttobepresentattheHearing.
Facultymembersshouldknowthatastudent’ssecondAcademicHonestyViolationautomaticallytriggersaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoard.
ThatappliestoaviolationthestudentcommitsinthesamecourseorinadifferentcourseatCabriniUniversity.SchoolAssistantDeanwillmakethedeterminationiftheAcademicHonestyViolationconstitutesthestudent’sfirst
orsubsequentviolation.
Aftercompletingtheform,thefacultymembermustmeetwithorotherwisecommunicatetothestudentthatheor
shehasbeenchargedwithaviolationoftheAcademicHonestyPolicy,specifyingthechargeandpenalty.
ThefacultymemberwillthensharethecompletedAcademicViolationChargeFormwiththestudentandinformthe
studentofhisorherrights.
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Thestudenthastheopportunitytosignanddatetheformatthesametimewhenthefacultymemberinformsthestudentoftheviolation.Ifthestudentdoesnotsigntheformatthattime,heorshehastwoweekstodosoand
requestaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoard.
Ifthestudentdoesnotsigntheformaftertwoweeks,thechargeandpenaltystand.Aftermeetingwiththestudent
andsharingtheAcademicHonestyViolationChargeFormwiththestudent,thefacultymembermustmakeacopy
oftheformandgivetheoriginalformtotheSchoolAssistantDean.
WhenthefacultymembergivestheAcademicHonestyViolationChargeFormtotheSchoolAssistantDean,heor
shealsomustprovidetheofficewithanyandallevidencesupportingthecharge,orcharges,againstthestudent.IfaHearingiscalled,thentheSchoolAssistantDeanwillsharetheevidencewithmembersoftheAcademicHonesty
Board.
Forasecondviolationwithinagivencourse,thefacultymemberwillfollowthesameprocedureasinthefirst
incident.Thefacultymembercanassignanypenalty—uptoanincludingfailureofthecoursewithoutprivilegeof
withdrawal,suspension,orexpulsion—tothestudentforhisorhersecondoffense.FacultymembersshouldknowthatasecondviolationwillautomaticallytriggeraHearingbeforetheAcademic
HonestyBoard.FacultymemberscanindicateontheAcademicHonestyViolationChargeFormwhethertheywant
tobepresentatthatHearing.TheBoardwillconsultwiththeProvost&VicePresidentofAcademicAffairsandSchoolDeanifthepenaltyissuspensionorexpulsion.
AcademicAffairsProceduresUponreceiptofaViolationChargeForm,theSchoolAssistantDeanwillreviewthestudent’sfiletodetermineifit
representsafirst,second,orsubsequentviolation.
Ifitrepresentsastudent’sfirstviolation,thentheSchoolAssistantDeanmakesthatnotificationontheViolation
ChargeForm.TheSchoolAssistantDeanthenplacestheViolationChargeFormandallsupportingevidenceinthe
student’sfile.
Ifitrepresentsastudent’ssecondorsubsequentviolation,thentheSchoolAssistantDeanmakesthatnotification
ontheViolationChargeFormandinformstheChairoftheAcademicHonestyBoard.TheAcademicHonestyBoardthenconvenesforaHearing.
ImmediatelypriortotheHearing,theSchoolAssistantDeandistributestheViolationChargeFormandallsupportingevidencetotheChairandothermembersoftheAcademicHonestyBoard.
Alldocumentspertainingtothestudent’sviolationremainconfidential.
TheSchoolAssistantDeanretrievesallcopiesoftheViolationChargeFormsandsupportingevidencefromthe
AcademicHonestyBoardwhentheHearingends.TheSchoolAssistantDeanthendestroysthosecopies.
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StudentProceduresAfterastudentmeetswiththefacultymemberandreceivestheViolationChargeForm,heorshehasthe
opportunitytosigntheformandtorequestaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoard.
ThestudentmakesthatrequestontheViolationChargeForm.IfastudentdoesnotsigntheViolationChargeForm
whenmeetingwiththefacultymember,heorshehasuptotwoweekstosigntheformandrequestaHearing
beforetheAcademicHonestyBoard.Afterthetwo-weekperiod,thechargeandpenaltyagainstthestudentstand.
AstudentmayrequestaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoardifheorshedisagreeswiththefaculty
member’scharge.AstudentmaynotrequestaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoardifheorsheacceptsthechargebutdisagreeswiththepenaltythefacultymemberassigned.
PriortoaHearing,astudentmayalsodiscussthematterandoptionswiththeSchoolAssistantDean.
AttorneysarenotpermittedtobepresentatHearingsoftheAcademicHonestyBoard.Alldocumentspertainingto
thestudent’sviolationremainconfidential.
TheSchoolAssistantDeanretrievesallcopiesoftheViolationChargeFormsandsupportingevidencefromthe
AcademicHonestyBoardoncetheHearingends.TheSchoolAssistantDeanthendestroysthosecopies.
Iftwoormorestudentsareinvolvedinthesameacademicdishonestycase,eachstudentshallhaveaseparate
HearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoard.
IncaseswherethefacultymemberrequestsaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoard,thestudentmustbe
presentfortheHearing.
StudentsautomaticallyfaceaHearingbeforetheAcademicHonestyBoardoncetheycommittheirsecondand
subsequentviolationsoftheCabriniUniversityAcademicHonestyPolicy.
StudentsarerequiredtoattendtheHearing.IfastudentisnotpresentforaHearing,includingaHearingthatheor
sherequested,thenthechargeandthepenaltyagainstthestudentstand.
AcademicHonestyViolationDefinitionsandPenalties
Studentsshouldspeakwithafacultymemberiftheyhaveanyquestions.Instancesofacademicdishonestymaybeunrelatedtoaspecificcourse.Anymembersoftheadministrative,teachingorsupportstaffmayreportsuch
instancesdirectlytotheSchoolAssistantDean,whowillinitiateanAcademicHonestyBoardhearing,ifappropriate.
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AcademicHonestyViolations
Cheating• Thepresenceof“cheatsheets”duringanexam,test,orquiz• Unauthorizeduseofacalculator,cellphoneorotherelectronicdevicewithinformationforanexam,test,
orquiz• Writinginformationonone’spersonorclothing• Unauthorizedcollaborationwithanotherstudenttoshareinformationinanexamortestingsettingor
duringcompletionofatakehomeassignment• Glancingatanotherstudent’spaperduringanexam,test,orquiz• Conversationsduringatestingsetting• Solicitinginformationregardinganexamortestfromanotherstudent• Obtaininganexaminationpriortoitsadministration
Thislistisnotexhaustive.
Plagiarism• Submittingallorportionsofapieceofwrittenworkusingsomeoneelse’swordsorideas(including
materialfromawebsite,materialprintedinabookorperiodical,oranotherstudent’swork)withoutappropriateoradequateuseorquotationmarksorcitation
• Useofasourceinapaperorpresentation—usingexactwordsorparaphrase—withoutcitation• Citationnotcorrectorcompletedespiteacknowledgeduseofasource• Paraphrasethatistooclosetothewordingintheoriginalsource
Thislistisnotexhaustive.
InformationFalsificationorFabrication• Falsificationofresearchdata• Falseinformationregardingthetimeordateworkwassubmitted,thefactofwork,havingbeensubmitted,
orthereasonsformissinganassignmentorclassmeeting• Falseinformationregardinganotherstudent
Thislistisnotexhaustive.
TheftorDestructionofIntellectualProperty• Takingtheworkofanotherstudentwithoutpermission• Takingthecoursematerialsfromaninstructorwithoutpermission• Defacingortakingwithoutpermissionacademicmaterialsincludinglibraryresources,computersoftware,
orlaboratorymaterials• Hinderingotherstudents,facultyorstafffromtheuseoraccesstoLibraryorotheracademicmaterials
Thislistisnotexhaustive.
FacilitationofAcademicDishonesty
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• Givingmaterialssuchastestorpaperstoanotherstudentwithouttheprofessor’spermission• Helpinganotherstudentobtainmaterialsforcheatingorplagiarism• Discussinganexamortestwithastudentwhohasyettotakeitwithouttheprofessor’spermission
Thislistisnotexhaustive.
Faculty-LevelPenalties
Cheating• Rewritingapaper,retakinganexam,testorquiz,orredoinganassignment• Reductionincoursegrade• Failure(nocredit)orreductioningradegivenforpaper,examorassignmentwithouttheprivilegeofmake-
up• Failureofthecoursewithoutprivilegeofwithdrawal• Additionally,forseriousviolations,thefacultymayrecommendthatanAcademicHonestyBoardhearing
beconducted• Other
Plagiarism• Rewritingapaper,retakinganexam,testorquiz,orredoinganassignment• Reductionincoursegrade• Failure(nocredit)orreductioningradegivenforpaper,examorassignmentwithouttheprivilegeofmake-
up• Failureofthecoursewithoutprivilegeofwithdrawal• Additionally,thefacultymayrecommendthatthestudentberequiredtoattendtheWritingCenterand/or
thatanAcademicHonestyBoardhearingbeconducted• Other
Informationfalsificationorfabrication• Verbalorwrittenreprimand• Reductionincoursegrade• Failure(nocredit)orreductioningradegivenforpaper,examorassignmentwithouttheprivilegeofmake-
up• Failureofthecoursewithoutprivilegeofwithdrawal• Other
Theftordestructionofintellectualproperty
• Replacementof/paymentformaterialsharmedordestroyed• Ifthestudentiscurrentlyenrolledintheclass,anyofthecoursespecificpenaltieslistedabove,including
therecommendationthatanAcademicHonestyBoardhearingbeconducted• Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyenrolledinclass,hearingbytheAcademicHonestyBoard• Other
Facilitationofacademicdishonesty• Ifthestudentiscurrentlyenrolledintheclass,thefacilitatorreceivesthesamepenaltyastheoffender• Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyenrolledintheclass,hearingbytheAcademicHonestyBoard• Other
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Board-LevelPenaltiesforSecondorSubsequentOffensesorSeriousFirstOffenses
• Oralorwrittenreprimand• NotificationofAcademicDishonestywillbeindicatedonastudent’sofficialUniversityrecord• Other
University-LevelPenaltiesSuspension
• Studentmaycompletecurrentsemester,butwillnotbepermittedtoenrollincoursesduringthefollowingsemester(excludingsummer).
• Studentwillbesuspendedimmediately,receivingan“F”gradeinthecourseinwhichtheoffensetookplaceand“W”gradesinallotherclasses.Thestudentmayre-enrollforthefollowingsemester;
• Studentwillbesuspendedimmediately,receiving“F”gradeinthecourseinwhichtheoffensetookplaceand“W”gradesinallotherclasses.Thestudentmayre-enrollafteraone-yearperiod.
• AnyapplicablerefundswilloperateaccordingtotheUniversity’srefundpolicy.
Expulsion• Studentwillbeexpelledimmediately,withtherighttoappealforreadmissionafteraone-yearperiod.• AnyapplicablerefundswilloperateaccordingtotheUniversity’srefundpolicy.
AdditionalAcademicInformation
AcademicGrievanceProcedure
Ifastudenthasanacademicgrievancewithafacultymember,thestudentmustfollowthisprocedure:
1. Discussthegrievancewithinsixweeksfollowingtheendofthesemesterwiththefacultymemberdirectly
involvedandattempttosettletheissue.2. Ifresolutionisnotachieved,thestudentshould,withinatwo-weekperiod,takethegrievancetothe
departmentchair.Thechair,facultymember,andstudentwillattempttoresolvetheproblem.Iftheinstructorisadepartmentchair,thenthematterisreferreddirectlytotheSchoolDeanorhis/herdesignee.
3. Ifunresolved,theSchoolDeanorhis/herdesigneewill,withintwoweeks,discussthesituationwiththestudentandthefacultymembertoattempttoresolvetheissue.Thestudentshouldhavehis/hercasewellorganizedandsupplywritteninformationaboutthegrievance.TheSchoolDeanorhis/herdesigneewillalsodetermineiftheissueisgrievable.
4. Ifgrievable,theStudentGrievanceBoardwillmeetwithintwoweeksafterreceivinganappeal.5. TheStudentGrievanceBoardshallmakeitsrecommendationtotheSchoolDeanorhis/herdesigneefor
finalresolutionwithintwoweeks.Issuesthatariseduringthesummersessionwillbeaddressedduringthefallsemester.Or,ifnotgrievable,theSchoolDeanorhis/herdesigneewillinformallparties.
6. TheStudentGrievanceBoardwillbecomposedoffacultymembersselectedbytheNominatingandAppointmentBoardandstudentsselectedbytheStudentGovernmentAssociation.Alternatestudentsandalternatefacultywillbeselectedannually.NopersonservingontheStudentGrievanceBoardcanbeinvolvedinthecomplainttakenbeforetheBoard.
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ClassificationofStudents
Sophomorestatusrequiresthesuccessfulcompletionofaminimumof27credithours;juniorstatus,57credit
hours;seniorstatus,87credithours.Matriculatedstudentsmaypursuestudieseitherfull-orpart-time.
Full-timestudentsworktowardadegreeandtakeaminimumof12creditsbutmaytakeupto18creditsperterm
withoutincurringadditionalpercreditcharges.Part-timestudentsworktowardadegreetakingfewerthan12credithoursperterm.
AcademicProgress
Full-timestudentsaremakingadequateprogresstowardthedegreeiftheyhavecompletedwithintheacademicyear(fall,spring,andsummer)aminimumof21hoursofnewcourseworkandcompletegraduationrequirements
withinamaximumofsixyearsoffull-timestudy.
Apart-timestudentismakingadequateprogresstowardthedegreeifheorshehascompletedwithintheacademic
year(fall,spring,andsummer)aminimumofsixhoursofnewcourseworkatsatisfactoryacademiclevelsand
completegraduationrequirementswithinamaximumof12yearsofstudy.Forjustifiablereasons,exceptionsmaybedeterminedbytheSchoolDean.
AcademicReviewBoard
StudentspetitiontheSchoolAssistantDeanforexceptionstoUniversitypolicy.Ifarequestisnotapproved,a
studentmayappealtotheAcademicReviewBoard.
Studentsmustmaketheirrequestsinwritingandshouldincludealetterofsupportfromtheiradvisor,aswellas
appropriatedocumentation.QuestionsaboutappealsforexceptionsshouldbeaddressedtotheSchoolDean.
TheAcademicReviewBoardalsoreviewsthetranscriptsofallstudentsexperiencingacademicdifficultyandmakes
decisionsregardingacademicprobationanddismissal.
AcademicWarning,Probation,andDismissalInordertograduatefromCabriniUniversity,astudentmustearnacumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.0or
higheroverall,andmustalsomeetGPAstandardsoftheirrespectivemajor(s).Followingthefallandspringsemesters,therecordsofallstudentsarereviewedtoassesstheiracademicperformances.
Thefirsttimeastudent’scumulativeGPAfallsbelowtheminimumstandards(seechart),butisatleasta1.0,thestudentisplacedonacademicprobation.
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Ifastudent’scumulativeGPAisstillbelowtheminimumlevelattheendoftheprobationsemester,thestudentwillbedismissed.Astudentcanbecontinuedonprobationfornomorethantwosemestersbeforebeingdismissed.Ifa
student’stermGPAfallsbelowtheminimumstandardforthecumulativeGPAduringanysemester,butthe
cumulativeGPAisatorabovetheminimum,thestudentwillbeplacedonacademicwarning.
Astudentonacademicprobationisnotingoodacademicstandingandisthereforenoteligibletoparticipatein
majorextracurricularactivities,includingintercollegiateathleticsortoholdaleadershippositionincampusorganizations.
Normally,studentsaregrantedonesemesterofacademicprobation.However,iftheirsemesterGPAand/orcumulativeGPAfallsto1.0orlower,thosestudentswillbesubjecttoimmediatedismissal.
StudentswhoreceivenotificationofdismissalfromCabriniUniversityandaregiventheoptiontoappealonthebasisofextenuatingcircumstances,mustsubmitanappealinwritingbythedatelistedintheletterofdismissal
(usuallywithinthreeweeks).
Regardlessoftheextenuatingcircumstances,theappealmustoutlineanacademicplanofactionwhichisintended
toaddressthelowgrades.TheappealshouldbedirectedtotheSchoolDeanwhowillpresentittotheAcademic
ReviewBoard.StudentswillbeallowedonlyoneopportunityforappealduringtheirtenureatCabriniUniversity.
TheappealofacademicstandinganddismissalfromtheUniversityisseparatefromtheappealoffinancialaidand
grantingreadmissiontotheUniversitydoesnotguaranteereinstatementofallfinancialaid.StudentsgrantedtherighttoappeallossoffinancialaidmustdirectaseparateappealtotheFinancialAidOffice.Studentswhohave
beenacademicallydismissedandreadmittedtotheUniversityreturnonprobation.
Ifstudentsonacademicprobationmakeprogresstowardreturningtogoodacademicstandingafteronesemester
ofprobation,thestudent’sacademicrecordswillbereviewedbytheAcademicReviewBoard.
TheAcademicReviewBoardwillconsiderhowmuchprogressthestudenthasmadetowardreturningtogood
academicstandingandifthisprogresswillresultinareturntogoodacademicstandingbytheendofthefollowing
semester.IftheAcademicReviewBoarddeterminesthatareturntogoodacademicstandingislikely,thestudentmaybegrantedanothersemesterattheUniversitytoimprovegrades.
MinimumStandardsOverallCredits MinimumGPA
• Upto26.9credits...........................................1.75• 27-56.9credits..............................................1.9• 57creditsormore..........................................2.0
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AcademicForgiveness
Tosupportthesuccessfulcompletionoftheacademicdegree,studentswhostruggleearlyintheircollegecareer
havetwooptionsforAcademicForgiveness:1. ExternalAcademicForgiveness:UndergraduatestudentswhowereacademicallydismissedfromCabrini
UniversityintheirfirstyearandwhohavereturnedtotheCollegeafteranabsenceofatleasttwoconsecutivetermshavetheoptionofapplyingforAcademicForgivenesstotheSchoolAssistantDeanwhowillconsultwiththeChairoftheAcademicReviewBoardbeforeadecisionismade.
Termsmustbefullfallandspring,notsummerorwintersemester(thereforeonecalendaryear).Thisisaone-timeopportunityforstudentstorequestthatallgradesof“D+”orbelowreceivedpreviouslyatCabrini
beremovedfromtheircumulativeGPAcalculation.
Thesegradeswillbereplacedonthestudenttranscriptwithagradeof“AF”(AcademicForgiveness)and
willnotcountascredittowardgraduation.StudentswillbeeligibleforAcademicForgivenessafterthey
havereturnedtoCabriniandcompletedaminimumof12creditsmaintainingaGPAofatleast2.5.Nogradeofa“C-”orhigherwillbechanged.
Ifthisoptionisexercised,aminimumof45gradedcreditsforgraduationmustbecompletedatCabriniUniversityafterthestudent’sreturnfromhisorherabsence.Thestudent’stranscriptreflectsallcourses
taken,whetherornotcomputedintheGPA.
2. InternalTransferAcademicForgiveness:Astudenttransferringtoanewmajor,beforeearning60credits,
hastheoptionofapplyingforInternalTransferAcademicForgivenesstotheirnewdepartmentchairpersonaftertheyhavechangedtheirmajor.
Thisisaone-timeopportunityforstudentstorequestthatallgradesof“D+”orbelowreceivedintheirfirstmajoratCabriniberemovedfromtheircumulativeGPAcalculation.
ThesecreditsmaynotincluderequirementsfortheCoreCurriculumortherequirementsofthenewmajor.ThedepartmentchairofthenewlydeclaredmajorsubmitstherequesttotheSchoolAssistantDeanusing
theInternalTransferform.
Approvedgradeswillbereplacedonthestudenttranscriptwithagradeof“AF”(AcademicForgiveness)andwillnot
countascredittowardgraduation.Ifthestudentreturnstoherorhispreviousmajor,theRegistrarwillreinstatethe
originalcoursegradesandallgradesarecomputedintheGPA.
Nogradeofa“C-”orhigherwillbechanged.Theinternaltransferoptionmaybeexercisedonlyonceduringthe
student’senrollmentatCabrini.Thestudent’stranscriptreflectsallcoursestaken,whetherornotcomputedintheGPA.
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WithdrawalsTheUniversityreservestherighttowithdrawastudentatanytimeforunsatisfactoryconduct.Astudentwhomthe
Universityiswithdrawingduringanysemesterorbeforefinalexaminationsforfeitscreditforworkdoneduringthat
semester.Agradeof“W”isrecordedforallcourses.
LeaveofAbsenceandVoluntaryWithdrawal
SomeCabrinistudentsfindthattimeawayfromcollegeisnecessaryordesirable.Therefore,theUniversitytriestomaketheprocedureforaneducational,personal,ormedicalleaveofabsenceandreturntotheUniversityassimple
aspossible.Aleaveofabsencecannotexceed180days.Thissameeffortismadeforthosevoluntarilywithdrawing
fromCabrini.
AllstudentsdesiringaleaveofabsenceoravoluntarywithdrawalmustscheduleameetingwiththeAssociateDean
ofRetention&StudentSuccess,ortheirdesignee,asaconditionforhonorabledismissal.
Followingthismeeting,AssociateDeanofRetention&StudentSuccess,ortheirdesignee,preparesanEducational
Leave/Withdrawalformforthestudent’spermanentfile,whichiskeptintheRegistrar’sOffice.
Inunusualcircumstances(seriousillnessoraccident),studentsmaybeunabletomeetwiththeAssociateDeanof
Retention&StudentSuccess,ortheirdesignee,andmayinsteadauthorizeafamilymembertoinitiateawrittenrequestforanEducationalLeave/Withdrawalactions.
StudentswholeavewithoutnotifyingtheAssociateDeanofRetention&StudentSuccess,ortheirdesignee,orwhofailtosettlefinancialaccountswiththeUniversityarenotentitledtohonorabledismissal.
ReturningStudents
Allstudentsreturningfromanapprovedleaveofabsencewithintheallotted180days,oranystudentwhohas
voluntarilywithdrawnfromCabriniandwishestoreturnwithin180daysoftheirleaving,shouldcontacttheRegistrar’sOffice.Returningstudentsshouldmeetwiththeiradvisorstoselectcoursesfortheterminwhichthey
arereturning.
InvoluntaryLeaveofAbsenceandWithdrawal
Astudentdeterminedtobeengaginginoraslikelytoengageinbehaviorthatisharmfultoselforothersand/or
whichisdisruptiveoftheintegrityoftheUniversity’slivingand/orlearningenvironmentmaybeplacedonaninvoluntaryleaveofabsence.
Behaviorscoveredunderthescopeofthispolicyinclude,butarenotlimitedto:suicidalgestures,self-harm,mania,depression,psychosis,eatingdisordersofaseriousorlife-threateningnature,andseriousthreatsofharmtoothers.
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Involuntaryleavesofabsencemayrequirethatastudenttakealeavefromcampushousingortakealeavefrom
bothcampushousingandtheiracademiccoursework.
Studentsplacedoninvoluntaryleaveofabsencemustremainonleavefortheremainderoftheacademicsemester.
RequeststoreturnattheendoftheleaveperiodmustbemadeinwritingtotheSchoolAssistantDeanand/ordirectorsforResidenceLifeandCounselingandPsychologicalServicesaminimumof45daysinadvanceofthe
desiredreadmissiondate.
CompletedoriginalsoftheCourseofTreatmentReportFormandtheReleaseofInformationForm-TreatingAgent
mustaccompanywrittennoticetoCounselingandPsychologicalServices.
CounselingandPsychologicalServiceswillestablishanappointmentforconductingaReadmissionEvaluation,and
communicatefindingsandrecommendationsaboutthestudent’sreturntothereferringadministrator.
TheSchoolAssistantDeanand/ordirectorsofResidenceLifeandCounselingandPsychologicalServiceswillnotify
thestudentoftheresultsofhis/herpetitiontoreturn,anystipulationsorconditionswhichmightapply,andthe
stepsthatthestudentshouldtaketorequestareturntohousingand/ortoresumeacourseofstudy.
Ifastudentisapprovedtoreturntocampushousing,offersofaresidencehallassignmentwillbecontingentonthe
availabilityofhousingspaceappropriatetothestudent’sgenderandclassyearatthetimetherequestisapproved.
Thispolicyandassociatedproceduresdonotsubstitutefororpre-emptdisciplinaryactionsthatmaybetakenin
responsetoviolationsoftheUniversity’sCommunityStandardsforStudentBehavior.
Studentsremainingoffcampusformorethan180calendardayswillbeofficiallywithdrawnfromtheUniversity.
Resumption-of-StudyPolicy
StudentswhohaveofficiallywithdrawnorwhohavenotattendedtheUniversityforaperiodofmorethan180days
mustcompleteaReadmitformattheAdmissionsOfficeandhavetheformsignedbytheSchoolAssistantDean.StudentsinthiscategoryaresubjecttoUniversityprogramsandpoliciescurrentatthetimeofresumptionofstudy.
StudentswhohavebeendismissedandwishtoresumestudyattheUniversitymustpetitiontheSchoolDean.Academicdismissalforfull-timestudentsisbindingforaperiodofatleastoneyear.
Evidenceindicatinglikelihoodofsuccessmustbepresented.Suchevidencemightincludeworkorlifeexperience,and/orthecompletionofcourseworkapprovedbytheSchoolDean.
TheUniversityreservestherighttodeterminewhethertheseexperiencesand/orcourseworkareappropriatetoindicatethepotentialforacademicsuccess,therebygrantingre-admissiontothestudent.
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GraduationProceduresRegardlessofastudent’splantoparticipateinCommencementexercises,inordertohaveadegreeconferredand
receiveadiploma,allstudentsmustcompleteanUndergraduateApplicationforGraduation,eitheronlinevia
CabriniOneorbypaperform,andreturnittotheRegistrar’sOfficebythedatesdetailedbelow.
AllstudentswhowishtograduateinAugustorDecembermustcompletealloftheirrequirementsonorbeforethe
assignedgraduationdate.Ifstudentsdonotcompletetheserequirementsbytheassigneddate,theymustre-applyforgraduation.
Priortothefirstdayofstudentteaching,allPAPA/PRAXISexamsmustbesuccessfullycompleted.StudentswhowishtograduateinMaymust,byApril1,beregisteredforasufficientnumberofcreditstomeetthe
degreerequirementsbythedateofgraduation.Otherwise,theirgraduationdatewillbechangedtoalater
graduationcycle.
CreditforallCLEPandDANTESexamsandAssessmentofPriorLearningportfoliosmustberecordedbyApril1.The
diplomaisnotawardeduntilcompletionofallrequirementsisverified.
ApplicationDeadlines:
GraduationinAugust....................................................January2ofsameyearGraduationinDecember...............................................March1ofsameyear
GraduationinMay........................................................May1ofpreviousyear
Attendanceatgraduationisnotrequiredforcandidates.Allgraduatingstudentsmustpayalloutstanding
obligationstotheUniversitypriortotheconferringofthedegree.SeetheRegistrar’sOfficefordetailedprocedures
anddeadlinedates.ParticipationinGraduationCeremonies
StudentsareinvitedtoparticipateingraduationceremoniesiftheRegistrar’sOfficecertifiesinAprilthattheywill
meetgraduationrequirementsonorbeforetheassignedgraduationdate.
Afterthecompletionofthespringsemester,studentswhowereinvitedtoparticipateinthegraduationceremonies
andarewithinonecourse(nomorethansix(6)credits)ofmeetingallrequirementsmaystillparticipateingraduationceremoniesifthey:
• areenrolledintheremainingcoursesatCabriniUniversityinoneofthesummersessions• petitiontheSchoolAssistantDeanforpermissiontoparticipateintheceremony
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PetitionsforpermissiontowalkthroughCommencementareavailableintheCavalierExpressCenterandmustbe
submittedafterrequisitecoursesareregisteredandbeforethedistributionofCommencementregaliaandmaterials.
ConferringofDegreesDegreesareconferredthreetimesayear:Summer(mid-August),Fall(Dec.31),andSpring(mid-May).
AformalCommencementexercisetakesplaceinMayattheendoftheacademicyear.
AllstudentscompletingtheirdegreesinthepreviousAugustorDecemberareinvitedtoparticipateeventhough
theirdegreeswillalreadyhavebeenconferred.
TranscriptsAnofficialtranscriptisacumulativerecordofastudent’sacademichistory,bearingtheofficialsealoftheUniversityandthesignatureoftheRegistrar.
TranscriptsmayberequestedfromtheRegistrar’sOfficeeitherinpersonorinwriting;thestudent’ssignatureisrequired.Transcriptrequestinformationisavailableatcabrini.edu/registrar.
Alternatively,currentstudentsandpreviouslyenrolledstudentswithaccesstoCabriniOnemayelectronically
requestofficialandunofficialpapertranscriptstobeproducedontheirbehalf.
Telephonerequestscannotbeaccepted.
Paymentcanbemadebycheckormoneyorder,payabletoCabriniUniversity.Paymentbycreditcardcannotbe
acceptedforin-personormailedrequests.However,feesforelectronicrequestscanonlybepaidbycreditcard.
Generally,transcriptrequestsareprocessedwithin24hours,exceptduringpeakdemandtimes(registrationand
graduationperiods).
Fortranscriptrequestsmade“ondemand”orrequiring“same-dayservice,”apremiumfeeischarged.Overnight
deliveryrequestshaveanadditionalfee.
Notranscript–officialorunofficial–willbeproducedforastudentwithaholdontheiraccount.
PleaserefertotheCostsandExpensespageforspecifictranscriptfees.
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GradingStandardsforUndergraduateCourses
A=4.00
Superioritymarkedbythehighestlevelofindependence,scholarship,research,analysis,orperformanceExtraordinarycommandofinter-relationshipswithinthesubjectandthehighestleveloforiginalityand/orcreativity
inapproachingproblems
Highestproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
A-=3.67
Veryhighlevelofindependence,scholarship,research,analysis,orperformanceExcellentcommandofinterrelationshipswithinthesubjectandaveryhighleveloforiginalityinapproaching
problems
Excellentproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
B+=3.33
Highlevelofindependence,scholarship,research,analysis,orperformanceCommandofinter-relationshipswithinthesubjectandahighleveloforiginalityinapproachingproblems
Highlevelofproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
B=3.00
Goodknowledgeofsubjectmatterandagoodmanifestationoftheabilitytoworkindependently;demonstrates
goodscholarship,research,analysis,orperformanceAgoodunderstandingofthefundamentalsandtheirinterrelationships;originalityandinsightinapproaching
problems
Verygoodlevelofproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
B-=2.67
Knowledgeofsubjectmatterandamanifestationoftheabilitytoworkindependently;demonstratesscholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Anunderstandingofthefundamentalsandtheirinterrelationships;originalityandinsightinapproachingproblems
Proficientinoral,written,orotherexpression
C+=2.33
Knowledgeofmuchofthesubjectmatterandamanifestationoftheabilitytoworkindependently;demonstratessomescholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Anunderstandingofmostofthefundamentalsandtheirinterrelationships;someoriginalityandinsightin
approachingproblemsSomewhatproficientinoral,written,orotherexpression
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C=2.00
Satisfactoryknowledgeofcoursecontent;satisfactorycompletionofcourserequirements;demonstratessomewhatunevenscholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Basicunderstandingoffundamentalprinciplesandanabilitytoapplythem
Mostlyproficientinoral,written,orotherexpression
C-=1.67
Borderlineknowledgeofcoursecontent;unevencompletionofcourserequirements;demonstrateslittlescholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Littleunderstandingoffundamentalprinciplesandaslightabilitytoapplythem
Frequentlylacksproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
D+=1.33
Minimalknowledgeofcoursecontent;significantcourserequirementsnotmet;demonstratesverylittlescholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Verylittleunderstandingoffundamentalprinciplesandascantabilitytoapplythem
Generallackofproficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
D=1.00
Minimumknowledgeofcoursecontent;overwhelmingamountofcourserequirementnotmet;demonstratesalmostnoscholarship,research,analysis,orperformance
Lacksunderstandingoffundamentalprinciplesorabilitytoapplythem
Deficiencyinoral,written,orotherexpression
F=0.00
Courserequirementsnotmet;demonstratesnoscholarship,research,analysisorperformanceFailuretodemonstrateunderstandingofprinciplesand/orabilitytoapplythem
Failureinoral,written,orotherexpression
FA=0.00
Courserequirementsnotmetbecauseofexcessiveabsences
Failuretomeetinstructor’sattendancepolicyand/orattendanceFailuretodemonstrateattentiontocourseworkthroughattendance
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AcademicServices,Programs,andOptions
First-YearAdvising
First-time,firstyearstudentsarerequiredtoenrollandpasstheone-creditcourse“CollegeSuccessSeminar”duringtheirfirstsemesteratCabriniUniversity.
Thecourse,conductedbythestudent’sfirst-yearacademicadvisorandoftenanupper-levelstudentcofacilitatorisanintegralpartofCabrini’sfirst-yearstudentorientationprogram.
Classesmeetweeklytoaddressavarietyoftopicsrangingfromstudyskills,academiccourseselections,careerexploration,usingcampusresources,toresolvinginterpersonalconflict.
AcademicAdvising
Aformalizedadvisingprogramisavailabletoallstudents.First-yearstudentsmeetwiththeiradvisorsweekly(COL
101instructors)duringtheirfirstsemester.Transferstudents,sophomores,juniorsandseniorsnormallyareguidedbyafacultymemberinthedepartmentinwhichtheyareplanningtomajor.
Theadvisorandthestudentmeetperiodicallythroughouttheschoolyeartoassessindividualstudentneeds.
Typically,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoinitiatethesemeetings.Anadvisorapprovesandsignsformsusedby
students,includingcourseregistrationforms,drop/addformsandpass/fail,etc.
Ultimately,itisastudent’sresponsibilitytobecertainheorsheismeetinggraduationrequirements.
SupportServicesforStudentswithDisabilities
Cabriniofferssupportandappropriateaccommodationstoqualifiedstudentswithdisabilities.Theseservicesare
intendedtohelpstudentslearncompensatorystrategiesandbesuccessfulincollege.
Alearningdisabilityspecialistisavailabletoprovideindividualizedacademicsupport.
Classroomaccommodations(e.g.,extendedtimefortesting,taperecordinglectures)arearrangedwhen
appropriate.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytocontactthedirectoreachsemestertorequestservicesand
accommodations.
Disclosureofadisabilityisvoluntaryandtheinformationismaintainedonaconfidentialbasis.
Tobeeligibleforsupportservices,astudentmustprovideacopyofacurrent,relevant,andcomprehensive
evaluationperformedbyaqualifiedprofessional.Theevaluationmustverifythestateddisabilityandtheneedfor
accommodation(s).
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Thecompletedocuments—PoliciesforStudentswithDisabilitiesandProceduresforStudentswithDisabilities—areavailablefromthedirectoroftheDisabilityResourceCenter,locatedinFounder’sHall,at610.902.8572andtheADA
coordinatorat610.902.8206.
Inaddition,bothdocumentsareavailableontheCabriniwebsiteatcabrini.edu/disability.Alternateformatsofthis
oranyotherdocumentsareavailableuponrequest.
AcademicCounselingAdvisingandacademiccounselingarethefoundationoftheCenterforStudentSuccess.Counselorsworkone-on-
onewithstudentstohelpthemimplementpractical,provenstrategiesforimprovingtheiracademicskillsandstudyhabits.
PeerTutoringServicesThetutoringservicesprovideacademicsupporttoallstudentswhowantadditionalresources.Theseservicesfocus
uponspecificneeds,suchaspreparingfortests,reviewingclassmaterials,andunderstandingadvancedconcepts.
Ongoingassistanceinthemasteryofspecificcoursecontentisalsoprovidedviaclassroomcoachesandpeer
partners.Thetutoringservice’sgoalisthatstudentsbecomeself-directedlearnersastheypursuetheircollege
education.Freetutoringisavailablebyappointmentoronadrop-inbasis.Studentsareofferedopportunitiestobetrainedaspeertutors.
TheWritingCenterTheWritingCenterhelpsstudentsusewritingasatoolforlearning,reflection,andcareerpreparation.
Studentscanreceivefreetutoringbyappointmentoronadrop-inbasis.Allwriterscanreceivehelpwithanytypeof
projectthroughoutallthestagesoftheprocess.
Bothprofessionalandpeertutorsareavailableandeagertodeliverindividualizedinstructionforallfacetsofwriting
(brainstorming,prewriting,drafting,revision)inacomfortable,relaxed,andfriendlyatmosphere.TheMathResourceCenterMathtutoring—individualandgroup—helpsstudentssucceedintheirrequiredmathcourses.TheMathSpecialistandtheMathTutorworkcloselywiththefacultyoftheMathDepartmentandareavailabletohelpwithhomework,
quizzes,andtestpreparation.Tutoringisofferedinarelaxedsettingdesignedtoeliminateanymathanxiety.
HelpwithstandardizedtestssuchasthePAPA/PRAXISandGREisalsoavailable.Freetutoringisavailableby
appointmentoronadrop-inbasis.
AssessmentofPriorLearningAdultstudentscanearnacademiccreditforlifeorworkexperiencethatisequivalenttocollege-levellearning.
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AssessmentofPriorLearning(APL)providesseveralwaysforadultstudentstoassesstheirnon-traditionallearning
experiencesandtranslatetheknowledgetheyhaveacquiredintoacademiccredit.
InformationexplainingthevariousAPLoptions,includingportfoliodevelopment,examinationprogramsandcredit
fornon-collegiatetraining,isavailablebycontactingtheVicePresidentforAdult&ProfessionalProgramsCreditforcollege-levellearningderivedfromlifeandworkexperienceisevaluatedonanindividualbasis.Amaximumof30
creditsmaybeearnedthroughacombinationofAssessmentCenteroptions.
PortfolioDevelopmentStudentswhohaveknowledgeequivalenttothatacquiredinCabrinicoursescanearncollegecreditbydevelopinga
portfolio.Suchlearningmayhavebeenacquiredthroughemployment,non-credittrainingseminarsorworkshops,extensivereading,orvolunteerandself-directedlearningprojects.
Studentscanchoosetotakeasemester-longonlineportfoliodevelopmentcourse(COL302),whichisathreecreditcourse.
Thiscoursecountsaselectivecreditandincludesportfolioevaluationforanadditional3credits.Alternatively,studentscantakeaself-pacedonlinecourseforportfoliodevelopment;thisisanon-creditcoursethatdoesn’t
awardelectivecredit,butitdoesincludeassessmentofaportfolioforone3-creditcourse.Aftercompletingeither
ofthecourseoptions,studentscandevelopadditionalportfoliosforcreditatanadditionalfeepercourse.
ExaminationPrograms
Inadditiontoportfolioreviewandassessment,CabrinistudentsmaychoosetotakeexamsthroughtheCollegeLevelExaminationProgram(CLEP)andDANTES.Theseprogramsofferawidevarietyofteststhat,dependingonthe
scoreachieved,mayqualifythestudentforacademiccredit.
StudentsmaynottakeaCLEPorDANTEScourseordoAssessmentofPriorLearningduringtheirfinalsemesterof
studywithoutapprovaloftheSchoolAssistantDean.Inaddition,studentspayone-thirdofthetuitionrateforeach
credittheyearnandan$100processingfeeperexam.
CreditforNon-CollegiateTraining
CabriniUniversitysubscribestotherecommendationsoftheAmericanCouncilonEducationforcollegecredit
earnedthroughtrainingprogramsofferedand/orsponsoredbynon-collegiateorganizations,e.g.,business,labor,
military,andothers.
Studentswhohaveparticipatedinnon-collegiatetrainingprogramsthathavebeensuccessfullyreviewedbythe
AmericanCouncilonEducationmayapplythisworktoadegreeprogramatCabriniUniversity.
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CreditisawardedasrecommendedintheAmericanCouncilonEducation’sNationalGuidetoEducationalCreditfor
TrainingProgramsandmaybeappliedaselectiveormajorcredit.SuchcreditisconsideredequaltocreditsearnedatotheraccreditedcollegesanduniversitiesandacceptedthroughtransferbyCabriniUniversity.
Aprocessingfeeisappliedtothestudentaccountwhennon-collegiatetrainingcreditisawarded.FeesarelistedontheCosts&Expensespage.
AcademicHonors
Dean’sListstudentsmustachieveaGPAof3.5-3.89forcourseworkcompletedatCabriniUniversityduringthefall
orspringsemesterswithaminimumof15creditscompletedandgradedwithstandardlettergradesbytheendof
theofficialend-of-termdate.Coursestakenforpass-failcreditwillnotbeusedincomputingtheminimumacademicload.
President’sListstudentsmustachieveaGPAof3.9orhigherforcourseworkcompletedatCabriniUniversityduringthefallorspringsemesterswithaminimumof15creditscompletedandgradedwithstandardlettergradesbythe
endoftheofficialend-of-termdate.Coursestakenforpass/fail
willnotbeusedincomputingtheminimumacademicload.DegreeswithhonorsareconferredonstudentswhoachievetherequiredcumulativeGPA:
• SummaCumLaude.........................3.9GPA
• MagnaCumLaude...........................3.7GPA• CumLaude.......................................3.5GPA
HonorSocietiesAlphaLambdaDeltaisanationalhonorsocietyforfirstyearstudentswhohavemaintaineda3.5orhigherGPAand
areinthetop20%oftheirclassduringtheirfirsttermoryearofhighereducation(atleast12credits).Candidates
mustbeenrolledasafull-timestudentpursuingabaccalaureate(bachelor’s)degree.
AlphaLambdaDelta’smissionisto“encouragesuperioracademicachievementtopromoteintelligentlivinganda
continuedhighstandardoflearning,andtoassiststudentsinrecognizinganddevelopingmeaningfulgoalsfortheiruniquerolesinsociety.”
DeltaEpsilonSigmaisaNationalScholasticHonorSocietyforcollegesanduniversitieswithaCatholictradition.Cabrini’schapterisDeltaXi.Thissocietyrecognizesstudentacademicaccomplishments,fostersscholarlyactivities,
andencouragesasenseofintellectualcommunityamongitsmembers.
Requirementsformembershipinclude:
1. completionof60credithoursorcourseworkatCabrini2. acumulativeaverageinthetop20%ofhisorherclass3. arecordofoutstandingacademicaccomplishment4. adedicationtointellectualactivity5. anacceptedresponsibilityofservicetoothers
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AlphaKappaDelta,AlphaThetaofPennsylvaniaChapter,aninternationalhonorsociety,recognizesoutstandingstudentsinthefieldofsociology.Ithasasitspurposethepromotionofexcellenceinscholarshipinthestudyof
society.AlphaKappaDeltaencouragesallmemberstouseknowledgegainedfromsociologicalknowledgeforthe
improvementofthehumancondition.Toapplyformembership,studentsmustbesociologymajorsorminors,havecompleted12creditsofsociologycourseworkatCabriniwitha“B”averageandanoverall3.3GPA.
AlphaPhiSigma(KappaSigmaChapter)isanationalhonorsocietyforCriminalJusticemajors.Thesocietyrecognizesacademicexcellenceofundergraduateandgraduatestudentsofcriminaljusticeaswellasjuris
doctorate.Itsmissionistopromoteanalyticalthinking,rigorousscholarship,andlifelonglearning;tokeepabreast
oftheadvancesinscientificresearch;toelevatethestandardsofthecriminaljusticeprofessionsandtosustaininthepublicmindthebenefitandnecessityofeducationand
professionaltraining.
Thechapteradvisorshallmakenominationsofcollegiatemembers.Undergraduateeligibilityforstudentsdeclaring
amajororminorincriminologyrequiresthecompletionofthreefull-timesemesterswithaminimum3.2overall
GPA(3.4GPAforgraduatestudents),rankinthetop35%oftheirclassandthecompletionoffourcriminologycoursestakenatCabrini.
AlphaPsiOmega,AlphaZetaPhiChapter,thenationaltheatrehonorsociety,wasfoundedin1925,andtheCabrinichapterestablishedin2010.Itspurposeistoestablishandpromotehighstandardsofachievementinthetheatre
artsinAmericancollegesanduniversities.Membershipisbasedonnationalcriteriathatassessthelevelofstudents’
contributionstotheircollege’soruniversity’stheatre.
AlphaSigmaLambda,EpsilonGammaChapter,thenationalhonorsocietyforstudentsincontinuinghigher
education,acceptsformembershippart-timeandfulltimestudentswhoare23yearsofageorolderandhave:1. beenenrolledatCabriniforaminimumoffoursemesters2. completed30gradedsemesterhours,including15semesterhoursatCabrinioutsideofthestudent’s
majorandintheliberalarts/sciences3. haveaminimum3.2cumulativescholasticaverage
Thetop10%ofallstudentswhoqualifyareacceptedintomembershipatleastonceeachacademicyear.Cabrini’s
EpsilonGammachapterisoneofseveralhundredchaptersofAlphaSigmaLambdalocatedatmajorcollegesand
universitiesthroughoutthecountry.
BetaBetaBeta,thebiologyhonorsociety,admitsfulltimestudentswhohaveacumulativeQPAof3.0orhigherin
12ormorecreditsinbiologycourses,withatleastonecourseata200levelorhigher,andanoverallaverageof3.0.Cabrini’schapterisLambdaRho.
DeltaAlphaPi,BetaOmegachapter,isaninternationalacademichonorsocietyforstudentswithadisability.Thepurposeofthegroupistorecognizestudentswithdisabilitiesfortheiracademicaccomplishments.Thehonor
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societyfacilitatesthedevelopmentofskillsinleadership,advocacyandeducationforparticipatingstudents.
UndergraduatestudentsmusthaveadocumenteddisabilityandworkwiththeDisabilityResourceCenter,demonstrateaninterestindisabilityissuesandcompletedaminimum
of24creditsandhaveearnedanoverallGPAof3.10orhigher.
FinancialManagementAssociationNationalHonorSociety,aninternationalhonorsocietyforstudentsinthefield
offinance,admitsfull-timejuniorsandseniorswithacumulativeaverageof3.25infinancecourses,consistingofat
least12creditsoffinance(oneofwhichmustbeFIN371).
GammaSigmaEpsilon,RhoChapter,thenationalchemistryhonorsociety,invitesstudentswhoexcelintheareaof
chemistrytoapplyformembership.Thepurposeofthegroupistounitestudentswithoutstandingachievementinchemistry,inordertofosteramorecomprehensiveandcooperativestudyofitsdisciplinethrougheducationand
outreachandtobuildfriendships.Activemembershipofthechaptershallbecomposedofstudentswhohave
completedaminimumof16credithoursinchemistry.Thesestudentsmusthaveadeclaredmajororminorinthefieldwithaminimumgradepointaverageof3.0inall
chemistrycoursesandatleasta3.0overallgradepointaverage.Biologymajorswhomeettheminimumchemistry
creditsarealsoeligibleformembership.
IMAAccountingHonorsSociety(IAHS),recognizesandhonorsacademicachievementinthestudyofaccounting
andprovidesanopportunityforstudentstodifferentiatethemselvesastheybegintheircareerjourney.IAHSmembershipisavailabletoallstudentswhomeettheeligibilitycriteria.
KappaDeltaPi,SigmaRhochapter,aninternationalhonorsocietyineducation,iscomprisedofeducationstudents
whohaveattainedacumulativeaverageof“B”andhavecompletedatleast50credits,10ofwhichmustbeCabrini
educationcoursesinwhichaminimum3.5QPAwasearned.Thesociety’spurposeistopromotehighprofessional,intellectual,andpersonalstandardsandtorecognizeoutstandingcontributionstoeducation.
LambdaIotaTau,BetaSigmachapter,aninternationalhonorsocietyforstudentsofliterature,acceptsstudentswhomaintainahighoverallaverageandhaveaminimumof15credithoursinliteraturecoursesinanydisciplineor
languagewitha“B+”averageinthosecourses.
OmicronDeltaKappa,theNationalLeadershipHonorSociety,recognizesachievementinthefollowingfiveareas:1)scholarship,2)athletics,3)campusorcommunityservice,socialorreligiousactivities,andcampusgovernment,
4)journalism,speech,andthemassmedia,and5)creativeandperformingarts.Tobeeligibletoapply,students
musthaveattainedjuniororseniorstatus,rankinthetop35%oftheirclassacademically,andparticipateintheleadershipinitiativesoftheUniversity(LEADStrong,AcademicLeadershipCertificate,orLeadershipMinor),and/or
achievedistinctioninoneofthefivepillarspreviouslynoted.
PhiAlpha,KappaEpsilonchapter,anationalhonorsociety,isestablishedtoprovideacloserbondamongstudents
ofsocialworkandpromotehumanitariangoalsandideals.PhiAlphafostershighstandardsofeducationforsocial
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workersandinvitesintomembership,thosewhohaveattainedacumulativeGPAof3.0anda3.25GPAinsocial
workcourses.
PhiAlphaTheta,theinternationalhistoryhonorsociety,iscomprisedofstudentswhomaintainacumulative
scholasticaverageof“B”andhaveaminimumof12creditsinhistorywithascholasticaverageof“B”.
PhiBetaDeltaisanhonorsocietydedicatedtorecognizinginternationalscholarlyachievement.Itsgoalsareto
acknowledgestudents,faculty,andstaff’sscholarlyachievementsininternationalstudiesandforums;toserveasavehicleforacademia-basedprogramming;toprovideanon-campusnetworkofstudents,faculty,andstaffinvolved
ininternationalendeavors;andtoextenditsnetworkthroughouttheworld.TheSigmaRhochapterofPhiBeta
Deltaextendsmembershiptostudentswhohavecompletedaninternationaleducationalexperienceandwhohavemetthefollowingcriteriaforeligibility:acumulativeGPAof3.2orhigherona4.0scaleafteraminimumoffour
semestersofcollegiatework,andaGPAwhileabroadof3.0orhigherona4.0scale.
PhiSigmaIota,theinternationalforeignlanguagehonorsociety,recognizesoutstandingachievementinthefield
offoreignlanguages.RepresentedoncampusbytheGammaXichapter,itspurposeistopromoteinternational
communicationandunderstandingandasentimentofamityamongnations,tohelpmaximizetheunderstandingofourselvesandourculturalheritagebyunderstandingothers,tofosterthespiritofliberalculture,andtostandfor
freedomofmindanddemocracyoflearning.Membershipisopentothosestudentswhoarepursuinga
concentrationinaforeignlanguage,maintaininga‘B’averageintheirentirecollegeworkandallforeignlanguagecourses,andwhohavecompletedatleastoneforeignlanguagecourseatthe300level.
PhiSigmaTau,Betachapter,isthenationalhonorsocietyforstudentsofphilosophy.Thesocietyawardsdistinctiontothosestudents
havinghighscholarshipandapersonalinterestinphilosophy.Tobeeligible,studentsmusthavecompletedthree
semestersofcollegecoursework,rankinthetop35%oftheirclassandhavecompletedatleasttwocoursesinphilosophywithan
averagegradeabovea
‘B’.Studentsdonotneedtomajorinphilosophytobeeligible.PsiChi,aninternationalhonorsociety,isestablishedtoadvancethescienceofpsychologyandtostimulateand
encouragescholarshipinallfields,especiallypsychology.Toapplyforcandidacyintheorganization,studentsmust
haveacquired9creditsinpsychology,acumulativeGPAof3.4,anda“B”averageinallpsychologycourses.
SigmaBetaDeltaisaninternationalhonorsocietyinbusiness,managementandadministration.Itsgoalsareto
recognizescholarshipandpromotepersonalandprofessionalimprovementand“alifedistinguishedbyhonorableservicetomankind.”MembershipisopentoCabrinijuniorsandseniorsmajoringinaccounting,business
management,finance,humanresourcesmanagement,internationalbusinessandmarketing.Criteriafor
membershipincludeanoverallGPAinthetop20%ofallbusinessstudents.
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SigmaZeta,BetaZetachapter,isanationalhonorsocietywhichrecognizesoutstandingscholasticachievementin
scienceandmathematics,andfosterstheattainmentofin-depthknowledgeandaspiritofinterdisciplinarycooperationinthesefields.Studentsarerequiredtocomplete25creditsoverall,includingatleast15innatural
sciences,computerinformationscience,ormathematicswithacombinedaverageof3.0,aswellasacumulative
averageof3.0.
SocietyforCollegiateJournalists,PiDeltaEpsilonchapter,thenationalhonorsocietyofcollegiatemass
communications,acceptsformembershipstudentswhohaveservedforatleastoneyearononeoftheCollege’scommunicationmediaandhavemaintaineda“B”averageincommunicationcourses.
ThetaAlphaKappa,AlphaPichapter,thenationalreligionhonorsociety,acceptsformembershipstudentswhohavecompletedaminimumof12undergraduatecreditsinreligiousstudies,earningaqualitypointaverageof3.5
andacumulativeindexof3.0.
UniversityAwardsMajorawardsaregrantedtograduatingseniorsinrecognitionofoutstandingachievementsandachievementina
majorfieldorconcentration.Otherawardsaregrantedtostudentsduringtheyear.
ExamplesoftheseawardsarethePennsylvaniaInstituteofCertifiedPublicAccountantsAward-presentedtothe
graduatingseniormajoringinaccountingwhohasdisplayedoverallacademicexcellence,especiallyinthefieldofaccounting;theMotherUrsulaAwardpresented
annuallytothegraduatingseniorwhomostexemplifiestheidealsofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini;andWho’sWho
amongstudentsinAmericanuniversitiesandcolleges-presentedtostudentswhodemonstratescholasticexcellenceandoutstandingleadershipwithpromiseoffutureservicetosociety.
Eachyear,theUniversitycommunityselectsstudentsfromtheseniorclasstoreceivethishonor.
SpecialStudiesOptions
IndividualizedMajor
Theindividualizedmajorprovidesstudentswiththeflexibilitytodesigntheirowneducationalexperiencearound
theirowninterestsandacademicstrengths.
DegreeCompletionProgram
AdultstudentswhohavecompletedanAssociate’sdegreeandwhowishtocompletetheirBachelor’sdegreemayqualifyfortheDegreeCompletionProgram.DetailsareavailablefromtheOfficeofAdultandProfessional
Programs.
StudyAbroadProgram
UndergraduatestudentsatCabriniUniversityhaveawidevarietyofStudyAbroadoptionsfromwhichtochoose.
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StudyAbroadprogramsprovideopportunitiesforstudentstopursuestudiesinanothercountryforafullacademic
year,asemester,orasummer.
Inaddition,short-termprogramsdesignedandofferedbyCabrinifacultyprovideopportunitiesforstudentstostudy
abroadforperiodsoftimeranginginlengthfromonetothreeweeks.Furtherinformationisavailableatcabrini.edu/StudyAbroad.
ArevisedfinancialaidpolicyregardingstudyabroadmakesitpossibleforCabrinistudentstoutilizeaportionoftheirCabriniaidtohelpfinanceasemesterabroadataCabrini-affiliatedinstitution.Fulldetailsregardingthispolicy
areavailablethroughtheStudyAbroadOfficeoncampus.
ThroughtheStudyAbroadoffice,studentshaveaccesstoCabrini-affiliatedforeignstudyprogramsinItaly,England,
andAustralia,aswellasonSemesteratSea.Studentsalsohavetheoptionofenrollinginstudyabroadprograms
offeredthroughotherinstitutionsofhigherlearning.
TheCabrini-sponsoredprogramattheAmericanUniversityofRomemakesitpossibleforstudentstostudyinoneof
therichestculturalandartisticenvironmentsintheworldinthecitywhichisthecradleofWesternCivilization.Courses,taughtinEnglish,aredesignedforstudentsinallacademicdisciplines.
EligiblestudentsfortheprograminRomemusthaveattendedCabriniUniversityforatleastoneyear,haveattainedsophomorestatus(30creditsormore),andhaveachievedaminimum2.5cumulativeGPA.
TheCabriniprogramattheUniversityofNotreDameinFremantle,Australia,isopentostudentsinallacademicdisciplines,asistheprogramatSt.Mary’sUniversityinTwickenham,London,England.Asisthecasewiththe
programinItaly,aminimumGPAof2.5isrequiredforparticipation.
Cabrini’snewestpartnership,withtheInstituteforShipboardEducationandColoradoStateUniversity,makesit
possibleforstudentstosailonafallorspringSemesteratSeavoyageatthelowestpublishedpriceforthevoyage.
Inaddition,eachparticipatingCabrinistudentwillreceivea$1,000SASscholarshipforthatsailing.
WiththeapprovalofthestudyabroadcoordinatorandtheSchoolAssistantDean,Cabrinistudentsalsohavethe
optionofselectingfromawiderangeofprogramsofferedbyotherinstitutions,includingArcadiaandTempleUniversity.Informationaboutthemanyoptionsavailablecanbesecuredthroughthestudyabroadcoordinator.
Candidatesfortraditionalundergraduatedegreeprogramsarerequiredtocompleteaminimumof45Cabrinicreditsandtheirlast30creditsmustbetakenatCabrini.However,withthepermissionoftheSchoolAssistant
Dean,studentsenrolledinaCabrini-affiliatedstudyabroadprogramattheAmericanUniversityofRome,the
UniversityofNotreDameAustralia,St.Mary’sUniversity,orSemesteratSeamayhavethisrequirementwaivedinordertopursueasemesterabroadatoneoftheseinstitutions.Graduatingseniorsmustrememberthattheir
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degreecannotbeconferreduntiltheofficialtranscriptshowingallfinalgradesisreceivedintheRegistrar’sOffice
fromthestudyabroadhostuniversity.
StudentsinterestedinStudyAbroadshouldmeetwiththestudyabroadcoordinatorinFounder’sHall,Room367,at
leastafullsemesterinadvanceoftheirStudyAbroadexperience.Thiswillallowsufficienttimetoresearchavailableoptions,tocompletetheapplicationprocess,andtobeginpreparationsforthesemesterabroad.
StudentsmustconsultwiththeirmajorfieldadvisorspriortocommittingfortheStudyAbroadexperience(includingTheWashingtonCentersemester).Duringthismeeting,thestudentandtheadvisorwilldiscusswhichcoursesare
appropriatetocompletewhileabroad,inordertomakesatisfactoryprogresstowardthedegreeandtodetermine
whichcoursesareappropriatetotakeatCabriniUniversityinthesemesterfollowingthestudyabroadexperience.
StudentsstudyingabroadforasemesterorsummermustcompleteanApprovalforCreditTakenatOther
InstitutionsformbeforeleavingfortheStudyAbroadexperience.Thisform,bearingthestudent’sandadvisor’ssignatures,identifieshowcoursestakenabroadcanbetransferredbackintoCabriniUniversity.
Incaseswhereastudentisrequestingcreditforrequirementsinthemajorfromacoursetakenduringthestudyabroadexperience,thestudentmusthavethesignatureofthedepartmentchairontheform.Incaseswherea
studentrequestscreditforcorecurriculumrequirementsandelectiverequirements,thestudentmusthavesigned
approvalfromthestudyabroadcoordinatorandtheSchoolAssistantDean.
Duringtheirsemesterabroad,studentsshoulduseCabriniUniversity’sonlinepre-registrationsystemtopre-register
forthecoursestheywilltakewhentheyreturntoCabrini.Ifstudentshaveproblemsusingtheonlinepre-registrationsystem,studentsareresponsibleforcontactingthecoordinatorforstudyabroadtoadviseofthe
situation.
AstheglobalizationinitiativesattheUniversitycontinuetogrow,Cabriniremainscommittedtofacilitatingstudy
abroadforthosestudentswhosegoalistoincludeaninternationaleducationalexperienceaspartoftheir
undergraduateeducation.
InternationalStudents
CabriniUniversitywelcomesstudentswhojointhecampuscommunityfromothercountries.TheUniversityassistsinternationalstudentsintheirorientationtotheUniversityandthecommunity,andprovidesthemwithinformation
relatedtotheirownculturalneeds.
TheUniversityprovidesservicestointernationalstudentsonstudentvisasandhelpsorientthemtotheUniversity,
thecommunityandtheAmericaneducationalsystem.Universitystaffmembersalsohelpvisastudentswith
immigrationpoliciesandprocedures.AvarietyofsocialandculturalprogramsaresponsoredinconjunctionwiththeInternationalClub.
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StudentsinterestedinbeingapartoftheInternationalClubshouldcontacttheOfficeofStudentDiversityInitiatives
at610.902.1061.
InternationalvisastudentsmustregisterwiththeUniversityeachsemester.
Anychangeofaddressmustbereportedwithin10daystotheDirectorofInternationalRecruitmentandtheUnited
StatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServices(USCIS).
Internships
InternshipsareavailableinmostoftheUniversity’smajorprogramareas.ThroughCabrini’sinternshipprogram,
studentscanspenduptoonesemesterinaprofessionalpositionrelatedtotheiracademicmajor.Manyoftheseinternshipsarepaidandresultinjobopportunitiesupongraduation.Bythebeginningoftheirjunior
year,studentsshouldtalktotheirfacultyadvisoraboutinternshippossibilities.Forcreditallocationandfurther
departmentallistings,pleaseseecoursesnumbered488inthecoursedescriptionsformostdepartments.
Pre-LawAdvisoryProgram
ThePre-LawAdvisoryProgramprovidescounselingtostudentsseekingacareerinlaw.Thisprogramisdesignedtohelpstudentsplantheircoursesofstudytomeetlawschooladmissionsstandards,toinformthemofspecificlaw
schoolopportunitiesandscholarships,andtoadvisethemaboutlawschoolentranceexaminations.
Studentsinterestedinpursuingacareerinlawareencouragedtomajorinoneofthefollowing:English,History,
Philosophy,orPoliticalScience.
ThePre-LawAdvisoryProgramaimstodevelopsoundanalyticalskillsandbroadgeneralknowledge,bothofwhich
arerequisiteforlawschoolsuccess.Studentsseekingalegalcareershouldworkcarefullywiththeirmajoradvisor
andwiththepre-lawadvisorintheDepartmentofHistoryandPoliticalScience.
CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
TheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopmentoffersaholisticapproachtoprofessionalandpersonalcareer
development.
Thisensuresthatstudentshavetheskills,experiences,networks,andknowledgetosecuremajorrelated
employmentupongraduation,beadmittedtograduate/professionalschoolsofchoice,andhavetheabilityto
successfullytransitionfromcollegelifetocareerandbeyond.
TheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopmentprovidesquality,comprehensivecareerservicesandprograms
thatsupportthemissionofCabriniUniversity.TheCenterprovidesInternshipopportunitiestoallmatriculatedCabriniUniversitystudents.
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Internshipsareoptionalacademicprogramsinwhichstudentssimultaneouslylearntoapplytheoreticalprinciplesin
aprofessionalworkenvironmentearningacademiccredit(baseduponthenumberofhoursworkedandthevalueoftheworkexperience)andincome.Most,butnotall,internshipsoffersometypeoffinancialremuneration.
TheCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopmentsupportsonlineresumedevelopmentandcredentialsservicingenablingstudentsandalumnitodevelopandupdatequalityresumesandothersupportingdocumentation.These
credentialscanbeelectronicallyforwardedtoprospectiveemployers.
StudentsandalumnicansearchJobSource,CareerShift,andotheremployment-relatedsearchenginestohelpfindqualityemploymentopportunities.
EmployerscanrequestthatwegenerateResumeBookstoforwarddirectlytothemtoassistwiththeiremploymentneeds.Employersareabletopostpartandfull-timeemploymentopportunitiesdirectlytoJobSourceaccessingthe
databaseatcabrini.edu/career.
Individualcareercounselingandworkshopshelpstudentsfocusoninterests,skills,values,needs,andexperiences
astheyrelatetocareerdecisionmaking.
Career-relatedassessmenttoolsincludetheSelfDirectedSearch,Strong-InterestInventory,StrengthsFinder,andFOCUS2(anonlinecareer-developmentprogram).
Resumeandcoverletterwriting,interviewing(InterviewStream),andjob-searchservicesareavailable.StaffmembersfacilitateathoroughexaminationofCabrini’smajorsandthecareeropportunitiestheyafford,helping
undecidedstudentsclarifyanddevelopbothshort-andlong-termgoals,inanefforttoachieveacademicand
professionalsuccess.
AnannualIntercollegiateCareerandGovernmentFair,areajobfairsandon-campusrecruitingeffortsprovide
opportunitiesforstudentstomeetwithareabusinessandindustryandnot-for-profitorganizations.
Teacher-recruitmentfairsenableeducationmajorstointerviewwithschooldistrictsthroughouttheU.S.
CabrinistudentsmayutilizetheAlumniMentoringProfessionalNetworktogathercareer-relatedinformationfromCabriniUniversityalumni.
TheCareerLibraryhousescurrentcareer-relatedinformation,jobpostings,graduateandprofessionalschoolmaterials,informationrelevanttodiversestudentpopulationsaswellasBureauofLaborStatisticsdatarelatingto
economicandemploymenttrends.
StudentsinterestedinpursuingInternshipopportunitiesorusingcareerandprofessionaldevelopmentservicesare
encouragedtoconsultwithofficestaffat610.902.8304ormeetwiththeiradvisors.
SummerCourses
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Studentsmaytakecoursesduringtwosix-weekandone12-weeksummersessionatCabrini.
AdultandgraduatestudentsmaytakeCabrinicoursesthataretwo,three,orfourweeksinlength,aswellassome
concentratedweekendprograms.
UndergraduatestudentswishingtotransfercreditstoCabrinifromotheraccreditedcollegesanduniversitiesmust
getadvanceapprovalfromtheirfacultyadvisor.
DegreeCompletionProgramstudentsshouldgetadvanceapprovalfromaprogramdirectoroftheOfficeofAdult
andProfessionalPrograms.Nocreditwillbegrantedforagradelowerthan“C-”.Studentsshouldnotethatonly
Cabrinigradesareincludedinthecumulativeaverage.
Somemajorsrequiregradeshigherthana“C-”incoursesrequiredforthemajor,sostudentsshouldconsultwith
yourdepartmentaladvisorpriortotakingacourseelsewhere.Themaximumnumberofcreditsastudentmayordinarilytakeinthesummeris12credits;6creditsinthefirstsummersession,and6creditsinthesecondsummer
session.
StudentsmaybegintoregisterforCabrinisummerclassesviaCabriniOne,orthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficewith
signedregistrationforms,beginninginlateMarch/earlyAprilduringpreregistration.
GraduateandPost-BaccalaureateCourses
Averylimitednumberofundergraduateseniorsmaybepermittedtotakeagraduatecourse.Studentsmusthaveaqualitypointaverageof3.0orhigherandmustcompletearegistrationformwiththefollowingapprovalsattached.
Thefacultyadvisormustapprovetherequest,anditshouldthenbeforwardedtotheAssistantDeanoftheSchool
forapproval.
Therelevantareagraduateprogramdirectormustapprovetherequest,inconsultationwiththedepartmentchair,
todeterminespaceavailabilityintheclass.
Studentsmayhavetowaituntilthefirstdayofclasstoseewhetherthereisroominthecourse.Creditwillbe
awardedtowardeitherthebachelor’sormaster’sdegree,butnottoboth.
Undergraduatestudentswhoseprogramsincorporategraduatelevelcourseworkintheircurriculummodelonly
needtheapprovaloftheiradvisortoberegisteredforthegraduatelevelcourse.AllregistrationsforthesecoursesmustbeprocessedintheRegistrar’sOffice.
Ifthecreditsfallwithinafull-timestudent’snormalsemesterload,therewillnotbeanadditionalcharge.Foroverloadsorforpart-timestudents,tuitionwillbechargedatthelevel(graduateorundergraduate)chosenbythe
studentontheapplicationform.
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CabriniAlumniandPost-BaccalaureateCourseworkCabrinialumnidesiringaseconddegreemustcompleteallthemajorcourses,relatedrequirements,andanygeneral
educationcoursesrequiredinthenewdegreeandnotincludedinthefirstdegree(s)earnedatCabriniUniversity.
InterestedstudentsshouldcontacttheAdmissionsOffice.
Non-CabriniAlumniandPost-BaccalaureateCourseworkGraduatesofothercollegesmustfulfillthegeneraleducationrequirementsofCabriniUniversityandallthemajorcoursesandrelatedrequirementsoftheseconddegree.Non-Cabrinigraduatesmustcompleteaminimumof30
creditsatCabriniUniversitytoearnaseconddegree.AdditionalinformationisavailablefromtheAdmissionsstaff.
TeacherCertification
Studentsandgraduatesofothercollegesseekingcertificationinelementaryeducation,earlychildhoodeducation,
specialeducation,andsecondaryeducationmusthavetheirpreviouscollegetranscriptsand/orworkexperiencesevaluatedbytheAdmissionsOffice.
DetailedinformationaboutteachercertificationisprovidedintheAdmissionsandEducationsectionselsewhereinthisCatalog.TheUniversityalsooffersareadingcertificationprogramatthegraduatelevelonly.
Affiliations
AffiliateprogramsareamongthespecialstudiesoptionsofferedtoCabriniUniversitystudents.
UniversityAffiliations
CabrinioffersanexchangeprogramwithnearbyEasternUniversityandValleyForgeMilitaryCollege.Studentstake
coursesattheseinstitutionswhenthecoursetheywishtotakeisnotbeingofferedatCabriniinthecurrentsemesterandspaceisavailableinthedesiredclassattheaffiliateschool.
ThisprogramrunsforthefallandspringsemestersonlyandallarrangementsshouldbemadethroughtheCabriniUniversityRegistrar’sOffice.Theexchangeisonastudent-per-studentbasisandnoadditionalfeesarecharged.
TheWashingtonCenterforInternshipsandAcademicSeminarsCabrinistudentsmayapplyforsemesterorsummerprogramsatTheWashingtonCenter.TheWashingtonCenter
providesselectstudentschallengingopportunitiestoworkandlearninWashington,D.C.,foracademiccreditat
CabriniUniversity.
Theprogramconsistsofanextensiveinternshiptailoredtointerestsoftheintern,anacademiccourseavailable
throughtheWashingtonCenterandtheWashingtonForum.InterestedstudentsshouldcontactthefacultyliaisonfortheWashingtonCentertodiscussthisopportunity.
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U.S.AirForceROTCatSaintJoseph’sUniversity
TheDepartmentofAerospaceStudiesofferedthroughDetachment750atSaintJoseph’sUniversityofferscollegestudentsathree-orfour-yearcurriculumleadingtoacommissionasaSecondLieutenantintheUnitedStatesAir
Force(USAF).
Inthefour-yearoption,astudent(cadet)takesGeneralMilitaryCourse(GMC)classesduringtheirfreshmenand
sophomoreyears,attendsafour-weeksummertrainingprogrambetweentheirsophomoreandjunioryears,and
thentakesProfessionalOfficerCourse(POC)classesduringtheirjuniorandsenioryears.
Cadetsinthethree-yearoptionwillbedual-enrolledinbothGMCclassesduringtheirsophomoreyear,attenda
summertrainingprogram,andtakePOCclassesduringtheirjuniorandsenioryears.AcadetisundernocontractualobligationwiththeUSAFuntilenteringthePOCoracceptinganAirForceReserveOfficerTrainingCorps(AFROTC)
scholarship.
TheGMCcurriculumfocusesonthescope,structure,organization,andhistoryoftheUSAFwithanemphasisonthe
developmentofairpoweranditsrelationshiptocurrentevents.
ThePOCcurriculumconcentratesontheconceptsandpracticesofleadershipandmanagement,andtheroleof
nationalsecurityforcesinAmericansociety.Inadditiontotheacademicportionofthecurricula,eachcadet
participatesinatwo-hourLeadershipLaboratoryeachweek.
LeadershipLaboratoryutilizesthecadetorganizationdesignedforthepracticeofleadershipandmanagement
techniques.
FurtherinformationontheAFROTCprogramatSaintJoseph’sUniversitycanbefoundatwww.det750.com,or
studentscancontactdetachmentpersonneldirectlyat:UnitAdmissionsOfficer
AFROTCDetachment750,SaintJoseph’sUniversity
Philadelphia,PA19131610.660.3190,
U.S.ArmyCadetCommand(ROTC)CoursesatValleyForgeMilitaryCollege
CabrinistudentsmayapplyfortheArmyROTCBasicandAdvanceCourseswhichcoverstudyingArmyhistory,
organization,andstructure,aswellastacticaloperationsandmilitaryinstructionswithadvancedtechniquesofmanagement,leadership,andcommand.InterestedstudentsshouldcontactanROTCrepresentativeat
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JusticeMatters:GeneralEducationProgramThegeneraleducationprogramknownasJusticeMattersisdesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopthequalitiesofthe
liberallyeducatedpersonlistedatthebeginningofthisCatalog.Whilethequalitiesemphasizedesirableabilitiesand
skillsofCabrinigraduates,thegeneraleducationrequirementsemphasizethecurriculumcontentareasthroughwhichthefacultystrivestohelpstudentsdevelopthesequalities.
Whileeachstudentdevelopsin-depthknowledgewithinamajor,eachliberallyeducatedstudentalsoshouldshareacommoncoreofknowledge.In2009,CabriniUniversityinstitutednewgeneraleducationrequirementsforall
studentsenteringtheUniversity.Theserequirements,alsoknownasthe“corecurriculum”isdividedintothree
parts:EngagementswiththeCommonGood,Explorations,and21stCenturyLiteracies.
Duringthe1997-98strategicplanningprocess,thephrase“educationoftheheart,”takenfromthewritingsofSaint
FrancesXavierCabrini,emergedasaguidingconcepttopresentthemission,goals,andvaluesoftheUniversitywithclarity.
An“educationoftheheart”referstoaneducationalexperiencethatasksstudentstodeveloptheirintellectualskillsatthesametimethattheygrowinconcernforothers.Inorderforthistooccur,studentsmustlearnskillsthatwill
advancetheircareersandthatcanbeusedforthebenefitoftheircommunities.
Studentsmustlinktheorytopracticeintheworld;studentsmustbepreparedforprofessionalcareersthrougha
rigorousliberallearningexperience;andstudentsmustperceivetheireducationalenvironmentasextending
beyondtheclassroomsothattheentirecampuscommunitybecomesalivingandlearningenvironment.CabriniUniversity’s“educationoftheheart”isachievedinpracticethroughtheinstitution’scommitmenttoprovidingall
studentsaliberaleducation.
Thiscommitment,combinedwiththeUniversity’scommitmenttopreserveitsCatholicidentity,resultsina
signatureeducationalexperienceforallCabrinistudents,knownastheEngagementswiththeCommonGood(ECG).
AllstudentstakethematicandcommunityengagementcourseworkwithintheECGcourses,culminatinginacapstoneinthemajorfield.
TheCommonGoodreferstothelongstandingeducationaltraditionattheUniversityofbuildingstudentknowledge,habits,values,andskillsthatcanbeusedtobenefitothers—notinordertoforsaketheselfbutinordertocreate
theconditionsinwhichallpeoplecanfindfulfillment.
TheoutcomeofEngagementswiththeCommonGoodisthatstudentswillbecivicallyengaged:workingforpeace
andjusticeandagainstpovertyandoppressionandincreasinglygrowingintheircompassionateconcernandability
toadvocateforallhumanbeings.
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Morespecifically,thiscoreandcommoncurriculumfocusesonachievingthestudentlearningoutcomeof
ResponsibilityforSocialJustice.ECGcoursesareextendedbyExplorationscoursesthatprovidestudentsabroadexposuretovariousdisciplinaryexperiences,helpstudentsachievetheQualitiesofaLiberallyEducatedPerson
(QLEPs),andcomplementtheworkoftheECGcourses.
Inparticular,theExplorationssequenceteachesstudentstounderstandthemselvesasproductsof—and
participantsin—institutions,creativetraditions,thehistoricalprocess,andvalue-drivendecisionmaking.
StudentscanfulfilltheExplorationsrequirementsthroughavarietyofcourses.Studentsareexpectedtodiscuss
theirselectionofExplorationscourseswiththeiradvisorsandobservethefollowingrestrictions:
• NocoursesfromafirstmajorshallcounttowardstheGeneralEducationcorerequirements.Tofulfillthe
Explorations,studentsmaytakenomorethantwocourseswiththesameprefix(e.g.,SOC,ENG,etc.).• Studentsareencouragedtotakecoursesinavarietyofdisciplines.• Studentsareresponsibleforcompletingtheappropriateprerequisiteforanycourseselectedinthe
Explorations.• StudentsgraduatingfromCabriniUniversitymustcompleteaminimumof123totalcollegecredits.
Inaddition,thegeneraleducationprogramhasauniqueresponsibilitytoprovidefoundationalknowledge,skills,
andexperienceswhichpreparestudentsforandmovestudentstowarddeeper,broader,andmoreintegrated
explorationsofknowledge,values,andbehaviorsrelatedtotheCommonGoodandtheQualitiesoftheLiberallyEducatedPerson.
21stCenturyLiteracies(cross-cultural/global,religious,scientific,quantitative,communicative,andinformation)providethefoundationalbasisonwhichstudentsarepreparedtoachievethestudentlearningoutcomesassociated
withtheUniversityQLEPs.Certaincoursesinthegeneraleducationprogramfulfilltherequirementsformorethan
oneExploration/Literacyarea.Studentsmayfulfillonlyonerequirementforeachcoursecompleted.
JusticeMatters:GeneralEducationProgram
COL101SuccessSeminar(1credit)Designedtoguidefirst-yearstudentsinthetransitiontotheircollegeexperience,allfull-timefirst-yearstudentsare
requiredtotakethisseminar.
LearningOutcomes:
1. Asaresultofthiscourse,studentswilldemonstratekeyskillsnecessaryforcollegesuccess(timemanagement,studyskills,andtest-takingstrategies)andlifelonglearning(informationliteracyandcareerplanning).
2. Asaresultofthiscourse,studentswillknowhowtoutilizekeycampusresources(AcademicSupportServices,FinancialAid,HealthandWellness,InformationTechnologyandResources,HolySpiritLibrary,andtheRegistrar’sOffice).
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3. Asaresultofthiscourse,studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeofrelevantUniversitypolicies(CodeofConduct,AcademicHonesty,degreerequirements,andFERPA).
4. Asaresultofthiscourse,studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeofCabrini’sheritageandtraditions(St.FrancesCabrini,CoreValues,CabriniDay,andhistoryoftheUniversity).
EngagementswiththeCommonGoodCourses(ECG)(10credits)
WritingLiteracyLearningOutcomes:1. Studentswillusereadingandwritingtobecomemorecriticalthinkers.2. Studentswillenlargethescopeoftheirrhetoricalknowledge(i.e.,tounderstandhowwritinggenresshape
communication).3. Studentswilldevelopamasteryofwritingconventions.4. Studentswilldemonstratetheimportanceofprocess(drafting,editing,andrevision)tothedevelopment
ofsuccessfultexts.5. Studentswilldeveloptheabilitytoassesseffectivelythequalityoftheirownandother’swork.6. Studentswillimprovetheircommunicativecapacitiesinlightofoursocialjusticecurriculum.
ECG100(4credits)
Thiscourseisa4-creditclass,thefirstinaseries(ECG100,200,and300)ofJusticeMatterscorecurriculumclasses.Onceaweek,theclassmeetsforanextracomponentonInformationLiteracy.Theseclasssessionsaredesignedto
providestudentswithasolidframeworkinfinding,evaluating,using,andpresentinginformationinanacademic
setting.
ThetopicscoveredduringtheinformationliteracysessionshelpstudentstocompleteassignmentsfortheirECG100
courseandforothercoursestheywilltakeduringtheirtimeatCabriniUniversity.
AstudentmaywithdrawfromECG100onlywiththepermissionoftheSchoolAssistantDean.Studentsmust
receivea“C”orbetterinECG100,200,and300inordertopass.
ECG100LearningOutcomes:1. Studentswillreflectuponandcritiquetheirdispositiontowardsocialjustice,especiallyinlightofthe
MissionofCabriniUniversity.2. Studentswillbegintoanalyzethecomplexitiesoftheirinteractionswiththeircommunities.3. Studentswillinspecttheirconnectednesstosocialgroupsbeyondtheirimmediatecommunities.4. Studentswillexplorethefoundationsofcivicliteracyinrelationshiptotheirownbeliefsystembyanalyzing
termsandconceptslikehumandignity,rightrelationships,solidarity,humanrights,environmentalsustainability,concernfortheneedsofthepoorestandmostvulnerable,andthecommongood.
ECG200(3credits)
Thisexperiential,writing-intensivecourseexploresthroughtextsandcommunitypartnershipshowpower,privilege,
anddifferenceaffectsolidarity,equality,anddignity—theessentialelementsoftheCommonGood.
Studentswillexpandtheirmoralimaginationsthroughtheirexplorationofcontemporary,historical,andcross
culturalcausesofsystemicjusticeandinjusticeintheworld.AllECGcourseshaveagraderequirementof“C”orabove.
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ECG200LearningOutcomes:1. Studentswillbothcontributetoacommunitypartnershipandanalyzedispositionstowardsconceptslike
inequality,violence,discrimination,poverty,socialinjustice,andenvironmentaldegradation.2. Studentswillincreasetheircivicliteracybygaininganoperationalunderstandingofthechallengesfacedby
communityorganizations.3. StudentswillarticulatehowandinwhatwaystheirdispositiontotheMissionofCabriniUniversityhas
changedsincetheytookECG100.Moreover,studentswilldemonstrateanevolvingsenseofwhyengagementgroundedinconceptslikedignity,solidarity,andequalityhelpstobreakdownbarriersthatarecreatedusingconceptslikepower,privilege,anddifference.
4. Studentswillexamineifandinwhichwaystheirengagementwithcommunitypartnersreflectstheirownbeliefsystemaboutthecommongoodaswellastermsandconceptslikehumandignity,rightrelationships,solidarity,humanrights,environmentalsustainability,concernfortheneedsofthepoorestandmostvulnerable,andthecommongood.
ECG300(3credits)Thisexperiential,writing-intensivecoursehelpsstudentsutilizetheirassetsandtheassetsofcommunitypartners
(localorglobal)inthepursuitofsocialjustice.
Studentswillworkwithcommunitypartners,contributingtoresearchthatwillbeusedtoexpandthecapacityand
qualityofthepartnerorganizationswhileprovidingstudentswithlife-longtoolsforcivicengagement.Thisresearch
alsomaybeusedtoadvocateforsystemicchangesthatwillaffectgreatersolidaritywithlocalandglobalcommunities.
StudentswilldevelopskillsandstrategiestoadvocateforpolicieswithU.S.andinternationalpublicandprivatedecisionmakers.AllECGcourseshaveagraderequirementof“C”orabove.
ECG300LearningOutcomes:1. Studentswillanalyzethedegreetowhichthedaytodayworkofcommunitypartnerscontributesto
systemicchange.2. Studentswillincreasetheircivicliteracybygaininganunderstandingofvariousavenuestosystemicchange
andamorejustsociety.3. Studentswillengagesystemicchangebyusingcommunity-basedresearch,advocacy,orothermodelsof
criticalengagement.4. Studentswilldemonstrate—byarticulatinghowtheirdispositiontotheMissionofCabriniUniversityhas
changedsincetheytookECG100andECG200—ifandinwhichwayseffortstowardsamoreinclusiveandsociallyjustworldviewreflecttheirownbeliefsandthelensoftermsandconceptslikehumandignity,rightrelationships,solidarity,humanrights,environmentalsustainability,concernfortheneedsofthepoorestandmostvulnerable,andthecommongood.
TheExplorations
(12credits)TheExplorationcoursescoverfourareas:Heritage,IndividualandSociety,AestheticAppreciation,andValues.Each
year,thelistofcoursesthatfulfillseachareawithintheExplorationsispublishedintheUndergraduateCatalog.
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Eachsemester,theRegistrar’sOfficepublishesonthetermmasterschedulethelistofcoursesthatfulfillseacharea
withintheExplorations.
HeritageLearningOutcomes:1. Studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeoftheinterrelationshipbetweenideas,eventsandpeople
influencinglifethroughouthistory(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking)2. Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytothinkcritically,analyze,andreflectuponthewaythepastshapes
thepresent(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking)3. Studentswillexplorethetraditionsofdiverseculturalandsocialgroupsinordertogainasenseofselfand
others(SenseofSelf/KnowledgeofCulturalDiversityandAmericanPluralism)4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicatethroughthewrittenwordbysynthesizingideasand
developingsupportedpositionsintherelationofthepasttothepresent(WrittenCommunication).
IndividualandSocietyLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswillcollectdata,analyzingandinterpretingthevariablesthataffecttherelationshipbetweentheselfandsociety(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking).
2. Studentswillunderstandtheinfluencesofstructuresofpower(e.g.,family,school,religion,government,gender,race,and/orclass)onattitudes,behavior,values,andidentity(SenseofSelf/ResponsibilityforSocialJustice-Knowledge).
3. Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoaccessandcritiqueinformationrelevanttounderstandingthedynamicrelationshipoftheindividualandthesocioculturalenvironment(Curiosity/Self-Direction).
4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicateorallyabouttherelationshipbetweenindividualandsocietyandtounderstandtheiraudiencebyeffectivelyemployingappropriatepresentationskills(OralPresentationSkills).
AestheticAppreciationLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswillmakeandsupportcriticaljudgmentsaboutartisticworks(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking/Curiosity).
2. Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthevernacularand/orfineartsandoftheiraestheticprinciples(CreativeThinking).
3. Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofcreativityasanexpressionofone’sviewoftheworld(CreativeThinking/SenseofSelf).
4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicateaboutartistryand/ortodevelopandexpresstheirowncreativityandtosharethatcommunicationinsmallgroupsettings(MediatedCommunication/SmallGroupCommunication).
ValuesLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswillunderstandtheimportantrolesthatvaluesplayindetermininghumanactions(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking).
2. Studentswillunderstandhowdifferentvaluesaffectcooperationandconflict(ResponsibilityforSocialJustice-KnowledgeandValues).
3. Studentswillbepreparedtoengageinthedynamicinterplayofvalueswiththeirlocalandglobalcommunities(Adaptability/Self-Direction).
4. Studentswillarticulatetheirownbeliefsaboutwhatisvaluableandcritiquehumanbehaviorsinlightofthosebeliefs(InterpersonalCommunication/SenseofSelf).
The21stCenturyLiteracies
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(12–26credits,dependingonenteringstudentprofile)
TheLiteraciesrefertofoundationalskillsandknowledgethatallstudentsneedinordertoachievethestudent
learningoutcomesassociatedwiththeQualitiesoftheLiberallyEducatedPerson(QLEPs).
ComputerLiteracy(0-1.5credits)FulfilledbythesuccessfulcompletionofIST120(1.5credits)unlessexemptbasedonplacementtestresults,or
somecombinationofIST121,IST122,andIST123asdeterminedbyplacementtesting.StudentsdemonstratingmasteryandproficiencymaybewaivedfromcompletingsomeoralloftheComputerLiteracyrequirements..IST
120,IST121,IST122,IST123replaceIST125andareconsideredequivalentcoursestoIST125.
IST120-Thiscomputer-basedmodulewillcovercourseinstructioningeneralcomputerinformationcoupledwith
MicrosoftPowerPoint,MicrosoftWord,andMicrosoftExcelbasicproficiencyfunctions.Thisisconductedusingan
individualizedinstructionalapproachineitheraclassroomsettingoraself-pacedonlineformat.1.5credits,Prerequisite:Placementtestresult
StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST120andIST121,122,or123,or125.
IST121-Thiscomputer-basedmoduleisfocusedonanIntroductiontoComputersandMicrosoftPowerPoint.
StudentsshouldbeabletoreachbasicproficiencyinPowerPointthatfocusesoncreatingPowerPointpresentations.
Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.0.5credits,Offeredonline,Prerequisite:Placementtestresult
StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST121andIST120or125.
IST122-Thiscomputer-basedmoduleisfocusedonMicrosoftWord.Studentsshouldbeabletoreachbasic
proficiencyinWordthatfocusesonutilizingthedifferentaspects.Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.
0.5credits,Offeredonline,Prerequisite:PlacementtestresultStudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST122andIST120or125.
IST123-Thiscomputer-basedmoduleisfocusedonMicrosoftExcel.StudentsshouldbeabletoreachbasicproficiencyinExcelthatfocusesonutilizingformulasandgraphs.Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.
0.5credits,Offeredonline,Prerequisite:Placementtestresult
StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST123andIST120or125.
ComputerLiteracyLearningOutcomes:1. Studentswilluseandintegrateonlinetechnologieswithsoftwareapplicationstoevaluateinformationand
solveproblems(AnalyticalReasoningandCriticalThinking/CreativeThinking/Adaptability/QuantitativeReasoning).
2. Studentswillapplyandevaluateappropriateinformationandsearchstrategiesusinginternet-basedtechnologies.(AnalyticalReasoningandCriticalThinking/Curiosity)
3. Studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeofthesocial,ethical,security,andlegalissuesassociatedwiththeuseofInternet-baseddigitalinformationandtechnologies.(AnalyticalReasoningandCriticalThinking/Curiosity)
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4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicateorallyandelectronicallytopeersandthegeneralinternetcommunity.(MediatedCommunication/OralPresentationSkills)
Cross-Cultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracy(0-6credits)Studentsmaydemonstrateforeignlanguagecompetencyinfourways:
1. Completesixcreditsbytakingtwointroductory-levelcourses(101-102)ifthedepartmentdeemsthecoursesasappropriateplacementbasedonpriorlanguagestudy.CabriniUniversityisamemberofalargerconsortium(SEPCHE)thatoffersmanylanguagesinadditiontothoseofferedattheUniversity.
2. Completethreecreditsbytakingthesecondhalfoftheintroductory-levelcourse(102)3. Completethreecreditsbytaking201,202,203,204,oranyhigher-levelcourse4. ExemptionthroughappropriateAPscores,orthroughintermediate-levelscoresontheOralProficiency
Interview(OPI)andtheWritingProficiencyTest(WPT)administeredthroughtheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL).Formoreinformation,contactwww.actfl.org.
Cross-Cultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthepractices,perspectivesandartifactsoftheculturestudied(AbilitytoInteractCross-Culturally/KnowledgeofCulturalDiversityandAmericanPluralism/Curiosity).
2. Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthenatureofalanguageandculturethroughcomparisonsofthetargetlanguageandculturetotheirown(AbilitytoInteractCross-Culturally/KnowledgeofCulturalDiversityandAmericanPluralism/Adaptability).
3. Studentswillconverseinthetargetlanguagetoprovideandobtaininformation,expressfeelingsandexchangeopinionsandwillunderstandandinterpretthespokentargetlanguage.(InterpersonalCommunication/OralPresentation).
4. Studentswillwritewithclarityinthetargetlanguagetoprovideinformation,conceptsandideasandwillunderstandandinterpretthewrittentargetlanguage(InterpersonalCommunication/WrittenCommunication).
PlacementPolicy
ThechairoftheRomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartmentdeterminesplacementbyanevaluationofhighschoolorpreviouscollegetranscript.Studentswhoareplacedintoa201,202,SPA123,orahigherlevellanguage
classmaytakealowerlevelclassonaPass/failbasis,withapprovalofthedepartmentchair,butmustcompletethe
assignedplacement,asstipulatedbythedepartmentandfiledintheRegistrar’sOffice,inordertofulfilltheCrossCultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyrequirement.
Studentswillnotfulfilltheirliteracyrequirementwithacoursethatisatalowerlevelthanwhatisdeterminedbythedepartment,butmaybeginanewlanguagenotstudiedbeforeatthe101/102levels.
Transferstudentsareexemptedfromtakingaforeignlanguagecourseiftheyhavesuccessfullycompletedatleastsixcreditsofacollegeintroductory-levellanguagesequence(6credits),oriftheyhavesuccessfullycompletedthree
creditsofa200-,300-,or400-levelcollegecourse.
Whentheplacementhasbeendetermined,itcanbechangedonlybythechairoftheRomanceLanguagesand
LiteraturesDepartmentandthechangemustbeputinwritingbythechairandsenttotheRegistrar’sOffice.
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Ifastudentwishestoappealthedenialofaplacementchange,heorshemaywritetotheAcademicReviewBoard
throughtheSchoolDean.InordertofulfilltheUniversityrequirements,studentsmusttakethecoursesindicatedintheirwrittenplacements.
Ifastudenttakesacourselowerthanhisorherplacement,heorshewillnotreceivecredittowardfulfillingtheCrossCultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyrequirements.Ifastudentchoosestoattemptacoursehigherthanhisor
herplacement,heorshemaydropbackifthecourseprovestoodemanding.
However,whenastudenthasreceivedcreditforahigherlevelcourse,heorshecannotlaterreceivecreditforany
courselowerthanthatcoursewithoutthewrittenpermissionofthedepartmentchair.
SuchapprovalmustbefiledwiththeRegistrar’sOffice.ThisrestrictionappliestocreditthroughDANTESorCLEP
examinations.
CabriniUniversityprovidesacademicadjustmentsforqualifiedstudentswithdocumentedlearningdisabilities.
Tobeeligibleforspecialaccommodationsforaforeignlanguageclass,thestudentmusthaveanidentifieddisability
asdefinedbytheADA/Section504oftheRehabilitationActandsubmitappropriatedocumentationofthedisabilitytothecoordinatorofthedisabilityresourcecenter.Therequirementsforappropriatedocumentationvary
foreachspecificdisability.
PleasecontacttheCoordinatoroftheDisabilityResourceCenterat610.902.8572forindividualneeds.
Requestsforacademicadjustmentsforaforeignlanguageclassmustbemadepriortotakingtheclass,sothat
necessaryarrangementsmaybemade.
HeritagespeakersofSpanishwhowishtocontinuetheirstudyofSpanishhaveseveraloptions:• HeritagespeakersofSpanishwithlimitedstudyofSpanish(zerototwoyearsinhighschool)
maytakeSPA123SpanishforHeritageSpeakers.(3credits)• HeritagespeakerswithlimitedstudyofSpanish(zerototwoyearsinhighschool)maytakeSPA102ona
P/Fbasis,butwillberequiredtosuccessfullycompleteSPA201tosatisfytheCrossCultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyrequirement.(6credits)
• HeritagespeakersofSpanishwiththreeorfouryearsofhighschoolSpanishormore,may,inconsultationwiththedepartmentchair,choosea300-levelSpanishclasstosatisfytheirCrossCultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyrequirement.(3credits)
HeritagespeakersofSpanishmayalsoelecttotakealanguagetheyhaveneverstudiedbefore,orhavestudiedfor
zerototwoyearsinhighschool.(6credits)
QuantitativeLiteracy(0-9credits)Studentsmaydemonstratemathematicalcompetenceinfourways:
1. Studentswhosemathematicalskillsneedstrengtheningwillberequiredtotakeathree-semester
sequenceofMAT098orMAT099,aswellasMAT110andMAT111,tosatisfythemathrequirement.
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WithpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment,studentsmaytakeMAT107inplaceof
MAT110inthissequence.Eachcoursecarriesthreecredits,butthecreditsforMAT098andMAT099donotcounttowardthe123neededtograduate.
2. StudentscancompletesixcreditsbytakingtwocoursesfromMAT113-MAT114orMAT117-MAT118
basedontheirplacementinoneortheothersequencebythechairoftheMathematicsDepartmentandmustcompletebothcoursesfromthatsequenceunlessthechairapprovesanexception.With
permissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment,studentsmaytakeMAT107inplaceofMAT
113orMAT118inplaceofMAT114intheMAT113-MAT114sequence.3. MoremathematicallyskilledstudentsmaydemonstratetheircompetencebytakingMAT130(Calculus
I)orahigherlevelcoursewiththeapprovalofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Such
studentsarestronglyencouragedtocontinuetodeveloptheirmathematicalskillsbytakingadditionalcourses,buttheyarenotrequiredtodoso.
4. StudentswhohavedeclaredtheirmajortobePsychologytakePSY271and272tosatisfythe
QuantitativeLiteracy;thiscoursesequencemaybeprecededbyMAT098or099ifthechairoftheMathematicsDepartmentbelievestheirmathematicalskillsneedstrengtheningfirst.
5. Studentsmaybeexemptedthroughadvancedworkandappropriateplacementscores.
QuantitativeLiteracyLearningOutcomes
1. Studentswillconstruct,interpretandutilizemathematicalmodels(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking).
2. Studentswillexpressquantitativeinformationingraphicform,e.g.,graphs,charts,andtables(QuantitativeReasoning).
3. Studentswilldevelop,analyzeandmakeinferencesbasedonquantitativedata(QuantitativeReasoning).
4. Studentswillsolvereal-worldproblemsusingappropriatemathematicalstrategies(CreativeThinking/Adaptability).
PlacementPolicyThechairoftheMathematicsDepartmentdeterminesplacementintotheappropriatelevelcoursebyevaluationof
somecombinationofSATorACTscores,highschool/previouscollegetranscriptsandCabrini-administered
placementtests.
Allnewstudents(includingtransferstudents)musttaketheCabrinimathplacementteststoensurethemost
appropriateplacement.TransferstudentsareexemptfromtestingonlyiftheyhavefulfilledtheQuantitativeLiteracyrequirementpriortoenrollingatCabrini.
CabriniUniversityprovidesacademicadjustmentsforqualifiedstudentswithdocumenteddisabilities.Tobeeligibleforspecialaccommodationsforthemathplacementexam,thestudentmusthaveanidentifieddisabilityasdefined
bytheADA/Section504oftheRehabilitationActandsubmitappropriatedocumentationofthedisabilitytothe
coordinatorofthedisabilityresourcecenter.
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Therequirementsforappropriatedocumentationvaryforeachspecificdisability.Pleasecontactthecoordinatorof
thedisabilityresourcecenterat610.902.8572forindividualneeds.Requestsforacademicadjustmentsforthemathplacementexammustbemadepriortotakingtheexam,sothatnecessaryarrangementsmaybemade.
CalculatorAdvisory
UnderTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA)andunderSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended(Section504),academicadjustmentsarenotappropriateiftheysupplementtheveryskillthatis
intendedtobemeasured.Therefore,calculatorscannotbeanacademicadjustmentforthemathplacementexam
asmathcomputationisthedesiredmeasurementoftheexam.
Whentheplacementhasbeendetermined,itcanbechangedonlybythechairoftheMathematicsDepartmentand
thechangemustbeputinwritingbythechairandsenttotheRegistrar’sOffice.Ifastudentwishestoappealthedenialofaplacementchange,heorshemaywritetotheAcademicReviewBoardthroughtheSchoolDean.
InordertofulfilltheUniversityrequirements,studentsmusttakethecoursesindicatedintheirwrittenplacements.Ifastudenttakesacourselowerthanhisorherplacement,heorshewillnotreceivecredittowardfulfillingthe
QuantitativeLiteracyrequirements.
Ifastudentchoosestoattemptacoursehigherthanhisorherplacement,heorshemaydropbackifthecourse
provestoodemanding.However,whenastudenthasreceivedcreditforahigher-levelcourse,heorshecannot
receivecreditforanycourseinalowertracksequencewithoutthewrittenpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.SuchapprovalmustbefiledwiththeRegistrar’sOffice.Thisrestrictionappliestocredit
throughDANTESorCLEPexaminations.
ReligiousLiteracy(3credits)
FulfilledbysuccessfulcompletionofonecourseapprovedtomeetLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswilldemonstrateanawarenessofhowparticularreligiousbeliefsystemsevolveandare
challengedbysocietyandculture(CriticalThinkingandAnalyticReasoning/KnowledgeofCulturalDiversityandAmericanPluralism).
2. Studentswilldemonstrateknowledgeofthehistory,institutions,andtextsoflivedreligioustraditionsandrelatethatknowledgetotheirownbeliefsystem(SenseofSelf).
3. StudentswilldemonstrateknowledgeoftheRomanCatholicChurch’steachingsonGod,theChurch,theworldcommunity,theindividual,andissuesrelatedtothedignityofthehumanperson(ResponsibilityforSocialJustice-Knowledge/Values).
4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicatethroughthewrittenwordbysynthesizingideasanddevelopingsupportedpositionsaboutreligioustextsand/ortraditions(WrittenCommunication).
ScientificLiteracy(6-8credits)Fulfilledbysuccessfulcompletionoftwosciencecourseswithintegratedlaboratories.
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OnlySciencemajorswillcompleteeightcredithourstomeettheirScientificLiteracyrequirement.Pre-K-4,Middle-
Level,andSpecialEducationmajorswillhaveaseven-creditrequirementtocompletetheirScientificLiteracyrequirements.
ScientificLiteracyLearningOutcomes:
1. Studentswillunderstandtheinterdisciplinarynatureofscience(AnalyticReasoningandCriticalThinking).2. Studentswillapplythescientificmethodandquantitativeskillsthroughlaboratoryand/orfield
experimentationanddataanalysis(ScientificReasoning/QuantitativeReasoning/Curiosity).3. Studentswillbecomeawareofglobalsocialandethicalissuessurroundingscientificdiscoveryand
technology(AbilitytoInteractCross-Culturally/ResponsibilityforSocialJustice-Knowledge).4. Studentswillenhancetheirabilitytocommunicatescientificideasinawrittenformatusedbyscience
professionals(WrittenCommunication).
HonorsProgram
Eligibility
First-yearstudentsareeligibletoparticipatebyinvitationoftheHonorsProgram;thesestudentswillbeofferedmembershipuponacceptancetotheUniversity.CabrinistudentsinanymajormayapplyfortheHonorsProgramat
anytimeduringtheiracademiccareerattheUniversityiftheymeettheeligibilityrequirements.
Typically,thesestudentsaresophomoreswhohaveattainedtheDean’sListduringatleastonesemesteroftheir
firstyear.StudentsjoiningtheprogramafterthefirstyearalsomustberecommendedbyaCabrinifacultymember,
andtheymustbeinterviewedbytheprogramdirector.BeforeregisteringforanHonorsseminar,studentsmustcontacttheprogramdirector.
RequirementsMembershipintheHonorsProgrampermitsstudentstotakeHonorscoursesandtoparticipateinHonorsProgram
activitiesandculturalevents.InordertograduatewiththeHonorsProgramdistinction,however,andtohave
HonorsProgramCompletednotedontheirtranscriptsanddiplomas,studentsmustcompletethefollowingrequirements:
1. H-ECG100,HonorsEngagementswiththeCommonGood(completedbyfirst-yearHonorsstudentsintheirfirstsemesterattheUniversity)
2. COL101,SuccessSeminar(completedbyfirstyearHonorsstudentsintheirfirstsemesterattheUniversity)3. Otherdesignatedcoursesrequiredforfirst-yearHonorsstudentsintheirfirstsemestersattheUniversity.
ThesecourseswillbeselectedbytheHonorsProgramandmayreflectdifferentthemesandsubjectareaseachyear.
4. AtotaloffourHonorscoursesbeyondH-ECG100andCOL101.Studentsmustachieveaminimumgradeof“B”orhigherineachofthesecourses.Theymusttakeatleastonehonorscourseeachacademicyear,inadditiontomeetingwiththeprogramdirectoratleastonceeachyeartoassesstheirprogress.
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MostsuccessfulHonorsstudentstakemorethantheminimumnumberofHonorscourses,andstudentsare
encouragedtotakecoursesacrossarangeofmajorsanddisciplines.Thecoursesdescribedinrequirements1-3usuallymeetgeneraleducationrequirementsexpectedofallCabrinistudents;theseareHonors-specificcourses
completedbyCabrinistudents.Inothercases,thesecoursesrepresentHonors-levelelectivecoursesintheirhome
departments.
StudentswhojointheprogramaftertheirfirstyearattheUniversitymayhaveRequirements1,2,or3waived,upon
approvaloftheprogramdirector.TheobjectivesoftheHonorsProgramare:1. toenrichtheacademicprogramforstudentswhoareseekingachallengingandvariedacademicprogram2. toprovidestudentswithanintegrated,interdisciplinaryapproachtolearning3. toofferstudentsfromallacademicmajorstheopportunitytoparticipateinseminarcoursesalongwith
othersimilarlymotivatedstudentsfromallacademicareas4. toencouragethecontinueddevelopmentofhigherlevelskillsinoralandwrittencommunicationandin
criticalthinking5. toencouragetheloveoflearningandthepursuitofexcellence
HonorsCoursesEachsemesterseveralHonorsseminarsareofferedaspartoftheHonorsProgram.Theseseminarsfulfillgeneral-
educationprogramrequirementsorelectivecredits.Studentsshouldcontactthechairofthedepartmenttoseeifa
particularHonorsseminarfulfillsrequirementsinthemajor.
Honorsprogram100-,200-,and300-levelcourseschangeeachsemester.SeetheProgramsandCoursessectionof
thisCatalogforcoursedescriptions.ExplorationCoursesHeritage(H)
• ENG253-BodiesofLiterature:Women’sStudiesintheArtsandHumanities
• ENG254-AfricanAmericanLiterature• ENG273-TheEpic• ENG274-TheShortStory• ENG275-Drama• ENG276-Poetry• ENG277-TheNovel• ENG302-BritishLiteratureI:OldEnglishtoNeoclassic• H-ENG314-HonorsEnglish:TheEuropeanRenaissance• ENG323-BritishLiteratureII:Romantic,Victorian.andModern
• ENG351-NineteenthCenturyAmericanLiterature• ENG352-ModernAmericanLiterature
• H-ECO300-HonorsEconomics:TheGreatDepression
• H-HIS307-HonorsHistory:TheCivilWar
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• H-HIS309-HonorsHistory:Baseball&theAmericanTradition
• H-HIS314-HonorsHistory:TheEuropeanRenaissance• H-HIS376-HonorsHistory:PA:AHistoryoftheKeystoneState• HIS105-EuropeanHistoryfrom1648to1900
• HIS106-EuropeanHistoryfrom1900tothePresent• HIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI• HIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII• HIS206LeadersinHistoryofAlchemy• HIS211-African-AmericanHistory1619-1877
• HIS251-SurveyofLatinAmericanHistory
• HIS315-TheCivilWar• HIS331-Early&AntebellumHistory
• HIS376-PA:AHistoryoftheKeystoneState• H-PHI306-HonorsPhilosophy:Myths,Symbols,andImages• H-PHI309-HonorsPhilosophy:Baseball&theAmericanTradition
• H-PHI310-HonorsPhilosophy:AmericanPhilosophy
• H-REL221-HonorsReligion:ReligioninAmericanI• H-REL222-HonorsReligion:ReligioninAmericaII
• LAN211-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLitI
• LAN212-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLitII• LAN213-HistoryofSpanishCivilization• MUS206-AmericanMusic
• MUS208-JazzandItsHeritage• MUS214-Music/Cultures/SEAsia
• PHI201-HistoryofPhilosophy-Ancient&Medieval
• PHI202-HistoryofPhilosophy-Modern• PHI301-PhilosophicalIssuesandtheLaw• PHI306-Myths,Symbols,andImages
• PHI320-PoliticalPhilosophy• RELS105-Jesus:HistoryandMyth
• RELS214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica
• RELS221-ReligioninAmerica• SOW301-HistoryofSocialWork
• SPA301-SurveyofPeninsularLitI• SPA302-SurveyofPeninsularLitII• SPA303-HistoryofSpanishCivilization• SPA304-HistoryofSpanish-AmericanCivilization
• SPA307-SurveyofLatinAmericanLitI• SPA308-SurveyofLatinAmericanLitII
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IndividualandSociety(I)
• AST109-IntrotoAmericanStudies• ECO131-Microeconomics
• ECO212-EnvironmentalEconomics
• EDU219-TheFutureandAmericanEducation• ENG215-VoicesofOtherCultures• ENG219-ContemporaryAfrican-AmericanLiterature
• ENG227-DifficultMen• ENG228-SocialRealisminLiteratureandtheMedia
• ENG229-ImmigrantAuthors:TheLiteratureofTransition
• H-ENG330-HonorsEnglish:TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture• HIS109-IntroductiontoAmericanStudies
• HIS212-African-AmericanHistory1877toPresent
• H-PHI305-HonorsPhilosophy:Existentialism• H-REL109-HonorsReligion:MoralityMatters
• H-REL312-HonorsReligion:Sects&CultsinAmericanReligion
• H-SOC306-HonorsSociology:SociologyofHappiness• LEAD213-GroupStructures&Processes• PHI305-TheExistentialChallenge• POL205-IntroductiontoPoliticalScience• POL206-ComparativeGovernment
• POL230-CurrentEvents• POL330-State&LocalGovernment• PSY101-IntroductiontoPsychology• PSY280-MediaInfluencesandPsychologicalDevelopment
• PSY370-AfricanAmericanPsychology• RELS109-MoralityMatters
• RELS121-IntroductiontotheChristianTradition• RELS223-ChurchandState:AU.S.Perspective• RELS312-Sects&CultsinAmericanReligion
• SOC203-ContemporarySocialProblems
• SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:IndividualandSociety• SOW210-IntroductiontoSocialWork
• SOW240-ChildWelfare
• SOW303-HumanBehavior&theSocialEnvironmentI• SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory
AestheticAppreciation(A)• AST205-HistoryofArtandProtest• AST217-DreamsinPopularCulture
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• AST317-RealityandPopularCulture• AST335-SpikeLee’sAmerica• ENG213-FilmAppreciation
• ENG220-CreativeWriting
• ENG225-ExperientialPoetryWriting• ENG263-BookstoFilm
• ENG280-Acting• ENG281-MusicalTheaterMovement• ENG289-OnStage-Live• ENG380-Scriptwriting• ENG384-TheaterDirecting• ENG385-MusicalTheater
• FNA200-ExperiencingtheArts• FNA202-CommunityChorus• FNA211-IntroductiontoDrawingandPainting• H-ENG344-TelevisionasaNarrativeArt• HIS205-HistoryofArtandProtest• HIS217-DreamsinPopularCulture
• HIS335-SpikeLee’sAmerica
• H-LAN301-HonorsLanguage:DonQuixote&theArtofImagination• H-PHI302-HonorsPhilosophy:IdeaofBeauty• H-REL220-HonorsReligion:ReligiousFolklife• H-SPA301-HonorsSpanish:DonQuixote&theArtofImagination• MUS200-ExperiencingtheArts
• MUS202-SurveyofMusic
• MUS220-UniversityChorus• PHI312-PhilosophyofFilm
• PHI325-TheIdeaofBeauty/ThePhilosophyofArt• POL276-MigrationandGlobalization• RELS302-StudyofReligionThroughFilm
• RELS314-ReligionandLiterature• SPA301-SurveyofPeninsularLitI• THE380-Scriptwriting• THE384-TheaterDirecting• THE385-MusicalTheater
Values(V)
• AST336-EngagedEthnography• COM307-EthicsandCommunication
• ENG210-Alienation:LoveandFearinModernLiterature
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• ENG211-ModernLiterature:AQuestionofValues
• ENG212-TheHero• ENG234-WritingforLeadership
• H-BUS304-HonorsBusiness:BusinessEthics• H-ENG355-LiteratureoftheHolocaust• HIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies• HIS198-SurveyWorldHistoryI
• HIS199-SurveyWorldHistoryII• HIS336-EngagedEthnography• H-REL301-HonorsReligion:HeroesofConscience• LIS280-GlobalEthics• LIS450-GlobalEthics• PHI100-IntroductiontoPhilosophy• PHI102-CriticalThinking• PHI208-BiomedicalEthics
• PHI223-ContemporaryMoralProblems
• PHI224-Love• PHI225-PhilosophyofSport• PHI232-Morality,Crime,andJustice
• PHI270-IntroductiontoAfricanaPhilosophy• PHI275-PhilosophyofWomen
• PHI280-GlobalEthics• PHI307-EthicsandCommunication• PHI315-Ethics• PHI326-EnvironmentalEthics
• PHI450-GlobalEthics• POL261-PoliticalIdeologies• POL272-EnvironmentalPoliticsI
• POL273-EnvironmentalPoliticsII• PSY317-PsychPerspectivesofAttitudes&Learning• RELS110-TheSearchforMeaning
• RELS111-FaithandJustice• RELS219-IntroductiontotheEpistles• RELS225-CatholicSocialThoughtandPractice• RELS310-Sports&Spirituality• RELS317-ContemporarySpirituality
• SOC230-SociologyinFilm
• SOW211-SkinDeep:ExposingValuesinBeautyCulture• SOW212-FamilyViolence:Values,Dynamics,Interventions
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21stCenturyLiteraciesCoursesComputerLiteracy
• IST120-IntroductiontoComputers
• IST121-IntroductiontoComputers–MicrosoftPowerPoint• IST122-IntroductiontoComputers–MicrosoftWord
• IST123-IntroductiontoComputers–MicrosoftExcel
Cross-Cultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracy• FRE101-IntroductoryFrenchI• FRE102-IntroductoryFrenchII• FRE201-IntermediateFrenchI
• ITA101-IntroductoryItalianI• ITA102-IntroductoryItalianII• ITA201-IntermediateItalianI
• SPA101-IntroductorySpanishI• SPA102-IntroductorySpanishII• SPA123-SpanishforHeritageSpeakers• SPA201-IntermediateSpanishI
QuantitativeLiteracy
• MAT098-IntroductiontoContemporaryMathematics• MAT099-ContemporaryMathematicsI
• MAT107-QuantitativeMethods
• MAT110-ContemporaryMathematicsII• MAT111-ContemporaryMathematicsIII
• MAT113-ModernCollegeMathematicsI
• MAT114-ModernCollegeMathematicsII• MAT117-AlgebraandTrigonometry
• MAT118-IntroductiontoStatistics
• MAT130-CalculusI• PSY272–StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesII(approvedonlyforstudentswhohavedeclaredPsychologyastheirmajor)
• PSY271–StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesI(approvedonlyforstudentswhohavedeclaredPsychologyastheirmajor)
MAT098andMAT099donotcarrycredittowardgraduationbutdocarrythreecreditsforpurposesoffinancialaideligibilityandfull-timestatus.
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ReligiousLiteracy
• H-REL109-HonorsReligion:MoralityMatters• H-REL221-HonorsReligion:ReligioninAmericaI
• H-REL222-HonorsReligion:ReligioninAmericaII
• RELS110-TheSearchforMeaning• RELS111-FaithandJustice• RELS121-IntroductiontoChristianTradition• RELS122-WorldReligions• RELS214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica
• RELS216-Scripture&theCryforJustice• RELS221-ReligioninAmerica• RELS223-Church&State:AUSPerspective• RELS225-CatholicSocialThought&Practice
ScientificLiteracy
• BIO101-BiologicalScienceI• BIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers(Educationmajorsonly)• BIO133-FieldStudies• BIO170-BiologicalEvolution• BIO171-BiologicalPerspectivesofEnvironmentalScience• BIO172-ForensicScience• BIO173-GeneticsandHeredity• BIO174-ScienceforConsumers• BIO177-HealthandHumanBody
• BIO211-WatershedEcology
• CHE133-FieldStudies• CHE173-ScienceandSociety• H-BIO101-HonorsBiology:BiologicalScience• H-BIO170-HonorsBiology:BiologicalEvolution• H-BIO172-HonorsBiology:ForensicScience• ELE386-TeachingMethods:EleSci&HealthI(EducationMajorsonly,concurrentlywithPHY120)
• ELE387-TeachingMethods:EleSci&HealthII(EducationMajorsonly,concurrentlywithBIO121)• PHY101-GeneralPhysicsI• PHY102-GeneralPhysicsII• PHY120-PhysicalScienceforTeachers(Educationmajorsonly)• PHY170-PhysicsforEveryone• PHY173-Astronomy
• POL265-InternationalScience&PoliticsinSociety
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StudentProgressRecordonGeneralEducationProgramTheminimumtotalnumberofcreditsrequiredforgraduationis123.Certainmajorsorcertificationprogramsmightrequiremorecredits.Thesecreditsaredividedinto:
1.GeneralEducationCourses2.MajorCourses3.ElectiveCourses
Studentsandtheiradvisorsshouldupdatethisrecordsheeteverysemester.
GeneralEducationCoursesI.SuccessSemester
q First-yearstudentsarerequiredtotaketheSuccessSeminar(1credit)
II.EngagementswiththeCommonGood(10credits)q EngagementswiththeCommonGood100(4credits)
q EngagementswiththeCommonGood200(3credits)
q EngagementswiththeCommonGood300(3credits)
III.Explorations(12credits)q Heritage(3credits) ___________________________
q IndividualandSociety(3credits) ___________________________q AestheticAppreciation(3credits) ___________________________
q Values(3credits) ___________________________
IV.21stCenturyLiteracies(9–27.5credits)q ComputerLiteracy(0-1.5credits)orwaived ___________________________
q IST120(1.5credits) ___________________________
q Cross-Cultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracy(0-6credits)o Exemption ___________________________oro 3creditsat200level ___________________________oro 3creditsofSPA102,106,108,110,or114_________________________oro 6creditsofintroductorycourseofsamelanguage___________________
q QuantitativeLiteracy(0-9credits)o Exemption ___________________________oro 4creditsofMAT130orhigher ___________________________oro MAT107or113and114orMAT117-118,or
PSY271andPSY272(PSYmajorsonly) ___________________________oro MAT098orMAT099,MAT110orMAT107,andMAT111;or
PSY271andPSY272(PSYmajorsonly) __________________________MAT098andMAT099donotcarrytowardgraduationbutdocarry3creditsforpurposesoffinancialaideligibility
andfull-timestatus.q ReligiousLiteracy(3credits) ___________________________q ScientificLiteracy(6-8credits*)
o Integratedlecture/labSCIcourse ___________________________o Integratedlecture/labSCIcourse ___________________________
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AcademicCounselingAdvisingandacademiccounselingarethefoundationoftheCenterforTeaching&Learningstudent-supportsystem.Counselorsworkone-on-onewithstudentstohelpthemimplementpractical,provenstrategiesfor
improvingtheiracademicskillsandstudyhabits.
ProgramsandCoursesAcademicMajorsCabriniUniversityoffersundergraduatemajorsleadingtothebachelorofarts,bachelorofscience,bachelorofscienceineducation,orbachelorofsocialworkdegrees.
Majors• Accounting*• AmericanStudies
• Biology*• BlackStudies*• BusinessManagement*
• Chemistry*• Communication*
• Criminology*
• DigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia• EducationandEducationalStudies• EducationMid-Level
• EducationPre-K-4• SpecialEducationPre-K-8• English*• ExerciseScience&HealthPromotion*• Finance*• French*• GenderandBodyStudies*• GraphicDesign*• History*225• HumanResourcesManagement*• IndividualizedMajor
• InformationScienceandTechnology*
• InternationalBusiness*• Italian*• LeadershipStudies*• LiberalStudies
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• Marketing*
• Mathematics*• Philosophy*• PoliticalScience*• Psychology*• ReligiousStudies*• SocialWork
• Sociology*• Spanish*• Writing
Options
• InternshipsCertifications
• MiddleLevel(4-8)EducationinEnglishReadingandLanguageArts
• Pre-K-4Education• SecondaryEducation• SpecialEducationPre-K-8
Certificates
• LeadershipStudies• Spanish• Writing
Concentrations• ActuarialSciences• Advertising• DigitalConvergence• FilmandMediaStudies
• JournalismandWriting
• MarketingCommunication• NonprofitManagement
• PublicAdministration
• Theater• VisualandSoundCommunication
• Women’sStudies
Minors• Accounting• Biology
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• BlackStudies• BusinessManagement• Chemistry
• Communication
• Criminology• Economics
• Entrepreneurship• EnvironmentalScience• EnvironmentalStudies
• English• ExerciseScience&HealthPromotion• Finance• French• GenderandBodyStudies• GraphicDesign• History• HumanResourcesManagement• InformationScienceandTechnology
• InternationalBusiness• Italian• LatinAmericanStudies
• LeadershipStudies• Marketing• Mathematics
• MBABridge
• Music• Philosophy• PoliticalScience• Psychology• ReligiousStudies• SocialJustice• Sociology• Spanish• SportsManagement
• StudioArt• Theater• UrbanEducation• Writing
Tracks
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• BiologicalSciences• ComputerInformationScience• EnglishSecondaryEducation• HealthandWellnessManagement
• HealthScience• ManagementInformationSystems
• MolecularBiology&Biotechnology
• Pre-Dentistry• Pre-Medicine
• SportsScience• UnitedStatesHistory• WorldHistory
CourseNumbering,PrefixSystem• Coursesnumberedfrom101to199areintendedprimarilyforfirst-yearstudents.
• Coursesnumberedfrom201to299areintendedprimarilyforsophomores.
• Coursesnumberedfrom301to399areintendedprimarilyforjuniors.• Coursesnumberedfrom401to499areintendedprimarilyforseniors.
• Thenumber488denotesinternshipcoursedescriptionsinmostdepartments;489areeducationmethodscourse;
490and491areusedforstudentteaching;and499isreservedforIndependentStudy.• Dualdepartmentprefixes,suchasPSY/SOC,indicatethatthesamecoursemaybetakenforcreditin
eitherdepartment.
KeytoCoursePrefixSystem
Accounting...................................................ACC
AmericanStudies.........................................ASTBiology..........................................................BIO
BusinessAdministration..............................BUS
Chemistry.....................................................CHESuccessSeminar............................................COL
Communication..........................................COM
ComputerInformationScience.....................ISTCriminology.................................................CRM
DigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia..COM
Economics....................................................ECOEducation.....................................................EDU
EducationalStudies.....................................EDU
EngagementswiththeCommonGood........ECGEnglish.........................................................ENG
EnvironmentalScience.................................ENS
ExerciseScience&HealthPromotion..........ESH
Finance..........................................................FIN
FineArts.......................................................FNAFrench...........................................................FRE
GenderandBodyStudies............................GBS
GraphicDesign............................................GRAHistory...........................................................HIS
HonorsCourses...................................H-Subject
ResourcesManagement.............................HRMInformationScience&Technology................IST
Italian............................................................ITA
Language......................................................LANLatinAmericanStudies.................................LAS
LeadershipStudies.....................................LEAD
LiberalStudies................................................LISMarketing....................................................MKT
Mathematics...............................................MAT
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MiddleLevel(4-8)Education........................ELE
Music..........................................................MUSPhilosophy....................................................PHI
PhysicalEducation.......................................PED
Physics.........................................................PHYPoliticalScience...........................................POL
Pre-K-4Education........................................EDU
Psychology....................................................PSYReligiousStudies.........................................RELS
Research..............................................R-Subject
SecondaryEducation....................................SECSocialJustice.................................................SOJ
SocialWork.................................................SOW
Sociology......................................................SOCSpanish.........................................................SPA
SpecialEducation.........................................SPE
StudioArt.....................................................FNATheater.........................................................THE
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SchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMediaWelcometotheSchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,whichincludesthedepartmentsofBusiness,Communication,
GraphicDesign&FineArts,andLeadership&OrganizationalDevelopment.
Studentsareofferedmanymajorandminoroptionsasprofessionalpreparationforavarietyofcareers.Allofthe
departmentsrequireinternshipsfortheirmajors(andsomeminors)toproviderealworldexperienceandenhance
boththehardandsoftskillsofthestudents.Pleaseseethedepartmentsectionsofthecatalogueformoredetail.
Forthosestudentsthatareinterestedingraduateschool,theSchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMediaoffersaMasterin
AccountingandaMasterofScienceinLeadershipthattheycanbeginduringtheirsenioryear.
CabrinihaspartnershipagreementswithLaSalle(MBA)andWidenerUniversity(HospitalityandTourism
Management).Inaddition,CabrinialsooffersProfessionalCertificatesinWebDesignandIntegratedSocialMedia,aswellasaPhD/DBAinOrganizationalDevelopment.
TheofficefortheSchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMediaislocatedinFounder’sHallRoom305.Formoreinformation,[email protected].
MaryH.VanBruntDean,SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia
DepartmentsBusiness
Communication
GraphicDesignandFineArtsLeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopment
ProgramOfferingsMajors
BusinessDepartment: Accounting BusinessManagement
Finance
HumanResourcesManagement InternationalBusiness
Marketing
CommunicationDepartment: Communication
DigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia
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GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartment: GraphicDesign Leadership&OrganizationalDevelopmentDepartment: LeadershipinBusiness(Degreecompletion
only)
MinorsBusinessDepartment: Accounting
BusinessAnalytics
BusinessManagement Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance HumanResourcesManagement
InternationalBusiness
Marketing MBABridge
SportsManagement
CommunicationDepartment: Communication EventsManagement
GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartment: GraphicDesign
Music StudioArt
Leadership&OrganizationalDevelopmentDepartment: LeadershipStudies
Certificates Leadership&OrganizationalDevelopmentDepartment: LeadershipStudies
Certifications
CommunicationDepartment: SecondaryEducation-CommunicationConcentrations
BusinessDepartment: Advertising
NonprofitManagement PublicAdministration
CommunicationDepartment: DigitalConvergence
JournalismandWritingMarketingCommunication
VisualandSoundCommunication
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BusinessDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
Accounting
Cabrini’saccountingprogrampreparesstudentsforcareersinaccounting,professionalexaminationsandgraduatestudies.AccountingmajorsintegrateclassroomtheoryandpracticalexperiencewithCabrini’sinternshipprogram.
Employmentopportunitiesforaccountingmajorsareavailableinpublicaccounting,financialandmanagerialaccounting,government,not-for-profitorganizations,andeducation.
Accountingisarewardingprofessionthatrequiresanundergraduatedegree.Opportunitiesincreaseforthoseindividualswithexperience(e.g.,internships),graduateeducation(e.g.,MasterofAccounting),andcertification
(e.g.,CPA).
Cabrini’saccountingprogramoffersundergraduateaccountingmajorstheopportunitytocompleteonetothree
graduateMasterofAccounting(MAcc)coursesduringtheirsenioryear.Studentselectingthisoptionwillbeableto
completetheirgraduatedegreewithseventonineadditionalcourses.
AllofthebusinessmajorprogramsatCabriniincludeacommonbusinesscorewhichrecognizesthe‘enterprise’
natureoftoday’sbusinessworldthatintegratesthevariousstrategicareasofbusiness.Studentsmayfindaconcentrationorminorusefulincustomizingthemajortomeetdiversecareergoals.Studentsshouldconsultwith
theirfacultyadvisorabouttheuseofconcentrationsandminors.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Studentstransferringintotheaccountingprogramfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18Cabrini
UniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,whichmustbe300-leveloraboveaccountingcourses.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Accountingmajorswill:• demonstrateinterpersonalskillsthatwillallowthemtofunctioneffectivelyasateamleaderor
teammember,asrequiredinaworkplacesetting• beabletosolvespecificaccountingproblemsthatrequirecriticalanalysis,evaluation,
andinterpretationofaccountinginformation• beabletoexpressorallyandinwritingcomplexaccountingconcepts,usingappropriate
terminology,formats,andtechnologies• demonstratemasteryofthebasicconceptsinaccountingatalevelappropriateforgraduatesof
anundergraduatemajorinthefield,includingfinancialandmanagerialaccounting,auditing,andtaxation
• demonstratebasicknowledgeofcurrentdomesticandglobalaccountingissues,includinganunderstandingoftheroleofethicalbehaviorandsocialresponsibilityinbusiness,understandandevaluatetheimpactofbusinessdecisionsonothers,andappreciatetherolethatbusinesscanplayinsocietalchange.
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MINORS
Studentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Finance,HumanResourceManagement,InternationalBusinessandMarketing,)orinthefollowing:
• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-businessmajorsonly)• SportsManagement
SeeBusinessManagementforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINACCOUNTINGBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirements CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285-BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3MACC550AccountingInformationSystems 3(orBUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems) BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3AccountingRequirementsACC330-IntermediateAccountingI 3ACC331-IntermediateAccountingII 3ACC340-ManagerialAccounting 3ACC341-IncomeTaxes 3ACC343-BusinessTaxes 3ACC410-AdvancedAccounting 3ACC420-AuditingPrinciples 3ACC461-AccountingSeminar 3MACC560-InternationalAccounting 3
Totalcreditsformajor 63
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234,WritingforLeadership,astheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.
AccountingmajorsmayelecttotakeMACC550AccountingInformationSystemsfortheBUS/IST351MISrequirementinadditiontothe123credits.AccountingmajorsmayelecttotakeeitherMACC533orMACC595in
additiontothe123credits.
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REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINACCOUNTING
BusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirements CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3AccountingRequirementsACC330-IntermediateAccountingI 3ACC331-IntermediateAccountingII 3AccountingElective: 3
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ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMSCabriniUniversity4+1MasterofAccounting(MAcc)Program
CabriniUniversityundergraduateaccountingmajorsmaytakeonetothreegraduateMACCcoursesduringtheirsenioryear(onlyonecoursecountsaspartoftheir123undergraduatecreditrequirement).Studentselectingthis
optionwillbeabletocompletetheirgraduatedegreeinoneyearwithseventonineadditionalcourses.Qualified
CabriniUniversitystudentsmajoringorminoringinaccountingareeligibletoapply.PleaseconsultwiththeundergraduateorgraduateAccountingProgramCoordinatorforinformationonadmissionandcriteriato
participateinthisprogram.
PleaseseeBusinessManagementforadditionalprogramsandmoreinformationonadmissionandacademic
criteria.
BusinessManagement
TheBusinessManagementmajorprovidesstudentswithexposuretoabroadrangeofbusinessdisciplinesandprovidespreparationforawidevarietyofcareers.
AllofthebusinessmajorprogramsatCabriniincludeacommonbusinesscorewhichrecognizesthe‘enterprise’natureoftoday’sbusinessworldthatintegratesthevariousstrategicareasofbusiness.
Combinedwithaninternshipexperienceandspecializedelectives,studentsareabletobuildstoriesofknowledgeandexperiencethatpositionthemwellforavarietyofjobpaths.Forexample,somegraduatesmayenter
managementtrainingprogramswheretheyworkinvariousdepartmentswithinacompanybeforedetermininga
‘bestfit’withinaspecificdepartment.TheBusinessManagementdegreeprovidesthebackgroundneededtounderstandhowanentirebusinessenterpriseworks,andpositionsthestudenttorecognizehowtheycontributeto
theorganization’ssuccess.
StudentsareencouragedtocombinetheBusinessManagementmajorwithaminorinanareaalignedwiththeir
careerinterests.Forexample,aminorinGraphicDesignorMarketingcouldhelppositionastudentforajobin
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OnlineAdvertising.OraminorinEnglishcouldhelppositionagraduateforajobinmarketingorpublicrelations.
BusinessManagementstudentsbuildportfoliosofknowledgeandexperiencethatprovidesthemthetoolsandconfidencetosucceed.
Studentsshouldconsultwiththeirfacultyadvisorabouttheuseofconcentrationsandminors.
TheBusinessDepartmentisamemberoftheAssociationofCollegiateBusinessSchoolsandPrograms.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
BusinessManagementmajorswill:• demonstrateinterpersonalskillsthatwillallowthemtofunctioneffectivelyasateamleaderor
teammember,asrequiredinaworkplacesetting• beabletosolvespecificbusinessproblemsthatrequirecriticalanalysis,evaluation,and
interpretationoffinancialinformation• beabletoexpressorallyandinwritingcomplexbusinessconcepts,usingappropriate
terminology,formats,andtechnologies• demonstrateabilitytoconductresearchandapplyappropriatemodelsandprocessestosupport
businessanalysisanddecisionmaking.• demonstratemasteryofthebasicconceptsandanalyticalskillsinmanagement,marketing,
accounting,finance,economicsandquantitativedecisionmakingandunderstandtheinterdisciplinarynatureoftheseareas,atalevelappropriateforgraduatesofanundergraduatemajorinthefield
• demonstrateanunderstandingoftheroleofethicalbehaviorinbusiness,understandandevaluatetheimpactofbusinessdecisionsonothers,andappreciatetherolethatbusinesscanplayinsocietalchange
• demonstrateanunderstandingofeconomicissuesastheyeffecttheoperationofacompanyandaneconomy
• useandapplycomputertechnologyappropriatetotheirfield
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINBUSINESSMANAGEMENTBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirements CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285-BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3BUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems 3BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5
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INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3BusinessManagementRequirementsBUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkills 3HRM200-HumanResourcesManagement 3BUS451-BusinessManagementSeminar 3ElectiveinMarketing*(selectoneofthefollowing): 3
• MKT234-SportsMarketing• MKT290-ConsumerandBuyerBehavior• MKT345-E-andDirectMarketing• MKT348-SalesPromotion• MKT355-InternationalMarketing• MKT365-Advertising• MKT375-SalesandSalesmanship• MKT400-DistributionofProductsandServices• MKT401-MarketingResearch• MKT406-RetailManagement
ElectiveinHumanResourcesManagement*(selectoneofthefollowing): 3
• HRM310-TrainingandDevelopment• HRM319-CompensationandBenefitManagement• HRM322-LaborRelations• HRM324-InternationalManagement• HRM415-Staffing• HRM424-OrganizationChangeandDevelopment
ElectiveinFinanceorAccounting*(selectoneofthefollowing): 3
• BUS231-PersonalFinance• FIN235-PrinciplesofInvestment• FIN302-FinancialMarkets• FIN306-InternationalFinance• FIN/POL307-PublicFinance• ACC330-IntermediateAccountingI• ACC560-InternationalAccounting• ACC340-ManagerialAccounting• FIN371-BusinessFinanceII• FIN374-RiskManagement
BusinessElective(seerequirementsforconcentrationorminor) 3
Totalcreditsformajor 60*Oneoftheelectivesmustbeaninternationalcourse(BUS309,FIN306,HRM324,ACC335,orMKT355).
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234,WritingforLeadership,astheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINBUSINESSMANAGEMENT Credits(fornon-BusinessMajorsOnly)BusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirements
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BUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3BUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkills 3HRM200-HumanResourceManagement 3BUS231-PersonalFinance 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3BUS351-ManagementInformationSystems 3Totalcreditsforminor 18REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINBUSINESSANALYTICS CreditsCoreRequirementsBUS351–ManagementInformationSystems 3Onecombination:BUS220–QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221–QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3ORPSY271–StatsforSocialSciencesI 3PSY272–StatsforSocialSciencesII 3Inadditiontotheabovestatisticscombinations,othercombinationsofquantitativecoursesarepossibletofulfillthisrequirement.TheChairoftheBusinessDepartmentwillapproveanysuggestedcombinationsonanindividualbasis.AnalyticsRequirementBUS303–SurveyofAnalyticalSoftware 3BUS323–AnalyticsSeminarI 3BUS423–AnalyticsSeminarII 3
TotalCreditsforminor 18REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINENTREPRENEURSHIP CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsACC210-AccountingI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3BUS321-BusinessLaw 3EntrepreneurshipRequirementsBUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkills 3HRM200-HumanResourceManagement 3BUS312-NonProfitManagementorBUS315-SmallBusinessManagement 3BUS425-Entrepreneurship 3TotalCreditsforminor 21
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMBABRIDGEMINOR(fornon-Businessmajorsonly) CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsECO131-Microeconomics 3ACC210-FinancialAccounting 3ACC211-ManagerialAccounting 3
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BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285-FinanceI 3INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3StudentscompletingtherequirementsfortheMBABridgeMinormustcompleteMATH118aspartoftheirgeneraleducationCorerequirement.Totalcreditsforminor 21REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORININTERNATIONALBUSINESS CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3InternationalBusinessRequirementsHRM324-InternationalManagement 3MKT355-InternationalMarketing 3FIN306-InternationalFinance(forfinancemajors) 3orBUS309-InternationalBusiness (forallbusinessmajorsexceptaccountingandfinance) 3orACC560-InternationalAccounting(foraccountingmajors) 3Totalcreditsforminor 21
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINSPORTSMANAGEMENT CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3SportsManagementRequirementsBUS232-SportsManagement 3MKT234-SportsMarketing 3BUS236-SportsFacilitiesManagement 3Totalcreditsforminor 21
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
StudentstransferringintothebusinessManagementprogramfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18CabriniUniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,15creditsofwhichmustbe300-levelorabove.
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MINORS
Studentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Accounting,Finance,Marketing,InternationalBusiness,andHumanResourcesManagement)orinthefollowing:
• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-BusinessMajorsonly)• SportsManagement
CONCENTRATIONS
NonprofitManagement:Departmentrequirementsplusthreeupper-divisionnon-profitmanagementcourses(BUS312,MKT382,anda3-creditcourseapprovedbythedepartment).
PublicAdministration:DepartmentrequirementsplusFIN/POL307,POL213orPOL324,andSOW402.
Advertising:DepartmentrequirementsplusMKT365andtwofromthefollowing:COM360,COM366,GRA253,GRA318,andGRA319.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
LaSalleUniversity-4+1MBAProgram
TheCabriniUniversity/LaSalleUniversityPartnershipprovidesCabrinistudentswiththeopportunitytoapplyandbeacceptedintothefull-timeMBAprogramatLaSalleUniversity.Underthe4+1MBAProgram,qualifiedCabrini
UniversitystudentsenrolledineithertheBSinanyoftheBusinessDepartmentmajorsornon-businessmajors
minoringintheMBABridgeMinorareeligibletoapply.PleaseconsulttheBusinessDepartmentChairformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteriatoparticipateinthisprogram.
WidenerUniversity-HospitalityandTourismMaster’sProgramTheCabriniUniversity/WidenerUniversityPartnershipprovidesCabriniUniversitystudentswiththeopportunityto
applyandbeacceptedintotheMastersofHospitalityManagementandTourismatWidenerUniversity.
Underthepartnershipprogram,qualifiedCabriniUniversitystudentsenrolledineithertheBSinanyoftheBusiness
Departmentmajorsornon-businessmajorscompletingHT500(TheHospitalityEnvironment)andBUS605
(LeadingPeopleinOrganizations)areeligibletoapply.
PleaseconsulttheBusinessDepartmentChairformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteriato
participateinthisprogram
EconomicsTheeconomicsminorprovidesstudentswithproblemsolvingtoolsthathelpthemanalyzedecisionsandmakemoreinformedchoices.Studentslearnmoreaboutthemacro-economy,aswellasapplyconceptstobusinessandpolicy
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contexts.Theminorhelpshonecriticalthinkingskillsandwillhelpstudentsinterestedinabroadrangeofcareers,
fromprivateindustry,togovernmentornon-profitbusinesses.
Studentsalsomaycustomizethemajortomeetcareerinterestsineverythingfromsportsandrecreation,
toconstruction,tomanagingafamilybusiness,tonewtechnologicalareasthroughtheselectionofspecificelectivecoursesorminorswithinandoutsideoftheBusinessDepartment.
TheBusinessDepartmentisamemberoftheAssociationofCollegiateBusinessSchoolsandPrograms.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINECONOMICS CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3BUS220-BusinessStatisticsI 3EconomicsRequirementsECO212-EnvironmentalEconomics 3FIN302-FinancialMarkets 3Selectoneofthefollowing: 3
• POL275-ComparativeEconomics 3• H-ECO300-HonorsBusinessManagement:
TheGreatDepression 3• H-ECO303-HonorsBusinessManagement:
GameTheory 3Totalcreditsfortheminor 18
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
PleaseseeBusinessManagementformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteria.
FinanceThefinancemajorpreparesstudentsforaprofessionalpositioninavarietyofareasincludingbanking,corporatefinance,investmentmanagement,commercialdevelopment,andprivatewealthmanagement.
Thedesignoftheprogramofstudyistointroducestudentstotheseareas,toprovidethemwiththeappropriateskillsforemployment,andtodevelopskillswhichwillallowthemtomoveprofessionallywithintheirchosencareer
sector.
AllofthebusinessmajorprogramsatCabriniincludeacommonbusinesscorewhichrecognizesthe‘enterprise’
natureoftoday’sbusinessworldthatintegratesthevariousstrategicareasofbusiness.
Studentsmayfindaconcentrationorminorusefulincustomizingthemajortomeetdiversecareergoals.Students
shouldconsultwiththeirfacultyadvisorabouttheuseofconcentrationsandminors.
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LEARNINGOUTCOMESFinancemajorswill:
• demonstrateinterpersonalskillsthatallowthemtofunctioneffectivelyasateamleaderorteammember,asrequiredinaworkplacesetting
• beabletosolvespecificfinancialproblemsthatrequirecriticalanalysis,evaluation,andinterpretationoffinancialinformation
• beabletoexpressorallyandinwritingcomplexfinancialconcepts,usingappropriateterminology,formatsandtechnologies
• demonstratebasicknowledgeofcurrentdomesticandglobalfinancialevents• demonstratemasteryofthebasicconceptsinfinanceatalevelappropriateforgraduatesofan
undergraduatemajorinthefield,includingRatioAnalysis,TimeValueofMoney,CapitalBudgeting,InvestmentFundamentals,FinancialMarkets,andInternationalFinance
• demonstrateanunderstandingoftheroleofethicalbehaviorandsocialresponsibilityinbusiness,understandandevaluatetheimpactofbusinessdecisionsonothers,andappreciatetherolethatbusinesscanplayinsocietalchange
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Studentstransferringintothefinanceprogramfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18CabriniUniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,15creditsofwhichmustbe300-levelorabovefinancecourses.
MINORSStudentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Accounting,Marketing,HumanResourcesManagement,and
InternationalBusiness)orinthefollowing:• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-businessmajorsonly)• SportsManagement
SeeBusinessManagementforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
CONCENTRATIONS
NonprofitManagement:Departmentrequirementsplusthreeupper-divisionnonprofitmanagementcourses
(BUS312,MKT382andathree-creditcourseapprovedbytheDepartment).
PublicAdministration:DepartmentrequirementsplusFIN/POL307,POL213orPOL324andSOW402.
Advertising:DepartmentrequirementsplusMKT365andtwofromthefollowing:COM360,COM366,GRA253,
GRA318,andGRA319.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINFINANCE BusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirements CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3
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ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285 -BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3BUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems 3BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3FINANCEREQUIREMENTSFIN235 -PrinciplesofInvestment 3FIN302 -FinancialMarkets 3FIN306 -InternationalFinance 3FIN371 -BusinessFinanceII 3FIN454-FinanceSeminar 3FinanceElective(selectone)
• FIN/POL307-PublicFinance 3• FIN342/ACC342-FinancialStatementAnalysis 3• FIN374-RiskManagement 3
AdvancedFinanceElective(selectone)• FIN403-Mergers&Acquisitions 3• FIN405-CapitalBudgeting 3• FIN410–SecurityAnalysis 3• FIN431-InvestmentPortfolioManagement 3
Totalcreditsformajor 60
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234-WritingforLeadershipastheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINFINANCE CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3FIN285 -BusinessFinanceI 3FINANCEREQUIREMENTSFIN306 -InternationalFinance 3FIN371 -BusinessFinanceII 3Totalcreditsforminor 21
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ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
PleaseseeBusinessManagementformoreinformationaboutadmissionandacademiccriteria.
HumanResourcesManagement
Thehumanresourcesmanagementmajorpreparesstudentsforcareersinmanagementandinhumanresources.Thehumanresourceapproachtomanagingpeoplefocusesonbenefitingorganizationsintwosignificantways:by
increasingorganizationaleffectivenessandproductivity,andbysatisfyingemployees’needs.
Studentsarepreparedtobecomegeneralistsinhumanresourcesortospecializeinareassuchasorganization
development,traininganddevelopment,laborrelations,recruiting/staffingandcompensationandbenefits.
Studentslearnspecificconceptsandskillsthatareimportantandvaluableintoday’srapidlychanging
businessenvironments.Studentsareadvisedtotakeatleastoneinternshipfieldworkexperience.Theseinternships
areavailableinmajorbusinessandnonprofitorganizationsandallowstudentstolearnmoreaboutspecificareaswithinhumanresources.
Internshipsareavailableforcreditduringtheregularschoolyearandduringthesummermonths.
Whilemoststudentschoosethismajortobecomehumanresourcesprofessionals,othersdosotobetterprepare
themselvesforcareersinthegeneralfieldofmanagement.
AllofthebusinessmajorprogramsatCabriniincludeacommonbusinesscorewhichrecognizesthe‘enterprise’
natureoftoday’sbusinessworldthatintegratesthevariousstrategicareasofbusiness.Studentswillfindtheuseofaconcentrationorminorasawaytofurthercustomizethehumanresourcesmanagementmajorinresponseto
specificemploymentmarkets,suchasthenonprofitsectororgovernmentagencies,orasamethodofbroadening
theirknowledgeintheinternationalarenaorinthemanagementofinformation.
AHumanResourcesclubisopentoallHRmajors,minors,aswellasotherbusinessstudents.Thegroupmeetsona
monthlybasis.TheclubisaffiliatedwiththeGreaterValleyForgeSocietyforHumanResourcesManagement.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
HumanResourcesManagementmajorswill:
• demonstrateinterpersonalskillsandunderstandingthatallowthemtofunctioneffectivelyasateamleaderorteammember,asrequiredinaworkplacesetting
• beabletocriticallyevaluate,analyzeandinterpretationofpertinentinformationtosolveproblemsandmakedecisionsappropriatetospecifichumanresourcemanagementsituations
• demonstrateabilitytoidentify,collect,analyzeandpresentvaliddataandstatisticsforuseindecisionmakinginthefieldsofstatistics,staffing,compensationandbenefits,traininganddevelopment,andorganizationdevelopment
• beabletoarticulate,orallyandinwrittenform,humanresourcesmanagementissuesandeventsusingappropriateterminology,formats,andtechnologies
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• tobeabletoarticulatetheirownvaluesandaccuratelyperceivetheintentofthosewhoaredifferentthanthemselves
• toexplore,examineandcomprehendthecurrentandfuturetrendsofhumanresourcesespeciallyinregardstotheAffordableCareAct,theHRLegalEnvironment,HRandGlobalizationandHRIS,whichisHumanResourcesInformationSystems
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Studentstransferringintohumanresourcesmanagementfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18CabriniUniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,15creditsofwhichmustbe300-levelorabovehumanresources
managementcourses.
MINORS
Studentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Accounting,Marketing,Finance,andInternationalBusiness)orinthe
following:• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-businessmajorsonly)• SportsManagement
SeeBusinessManagementforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
CONCENTRATIONS
NonprofitManagement:Departmentrequirementsplusthreeupper-divisionnon-profitmanagementcourses(BUS312,MKT382,andathree-creditcourseapprovedbythedepartment).
PublicAdministration:DepartmentrequirementsplusFIN/POL307,POL213orPOL324andSOW402.
Advertising:DepartmentrequirementsplusMKT365andtwofromthefollowing:COM360,COM366,GRA253,GRA318,andGRA319.
(SeeBusinessManagement,Communication,GraphicDesign,PoliticalScience,andSocialWork.)
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORIN
HUMANRESOURCESMANAGEMENT Credits
BusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3
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FIN285 -BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3BUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems 3BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3HumanResourcesManagementRequirementsHRM200-HumanResourcesManagement 3BUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkills 3HRM453-HumanResourcesManagementSeminar 3HRM324-InternationalManagement 3HumanResourcesManagementElectives 12(selectthree)
• HRM310-TrainingandDevelopment • HRM319-CompensationandBenefitAdministration • HRM415-Staffing • HRM424-OrganizationChangeandDevelopment
Inaddition,majorsmustcompleteeitherafourthcoursechosenfromtheabovelistorHRM322-LaborRelations 3
Totalcreditsformajor 63
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234,WritingforLeadership,astheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORIN
HUMANRESOURCESMANAGEMENT CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3
ECO131-Microeconomics 3
ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3HRM200-HumanResourceManagement 3
HumanResourcesManagementElectives 6
(selecttwo)• HRM310-TrainingandDevelopment
• HRM319-CompensationandBenefitAdministration
• HRM415-Staffing
• HRM424-OrganizationChangeandDevelopment
Totalcreditsforminor 18
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
PleaseseeBusinessManagementformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteria.
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InternationalBusinessTheInternationalBusinessMajorisdesignedtopreparestudentsforavarietyofcareersworkingintheincreasingly
global,interconnectedbusinessenvironment.
Studentswillbepreparedtoworkinaglobaleconomymasteringtheoryandpracticeinaccounting,finance,
marketing,andmanagement.AllofthebusinessmajorprogramsatCabriniincludeacommonbusinesscorewhich
recognizesthe‘enterprise’natureoftoday’sbusinessworldthatintegratesthevariousstrategicareasofbusiness.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
InternationalBusinessmajorswill:
• developanddemonstratenecessarybusinessskillstoeffectivelyworkinaninternationalenvironment• demonstrateanunderstandingofinternationalinvestmentandfinancialstrategies• demonstrateanunderstandingofinterculturalcommunicationthroughtheexperienceofstudyingabroad,
internationalservicelearning,orinternationalcooperative/internshipexperience.• demonstrateanunderstandingofissuesininternationalmanagementandstrategicplanning• demonstrateanunderstandingoftheroleofethicalbehavior,anunderstandingoftheimpactof
businessdecisionsonothers,andanunderstandingoftherolethatsocialjusticeplaysintheinternationalenvironment
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORININTERNATIONALBUSINESS
BusinessCoreRequirements CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285-BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3BUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems 3BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3InternationalBusinessRequirementsLEAD303-GlobalLeadership 3BUS309-InternationalBusiness 3HRM324-InternationalManagement 3MKT355-InternationalMarketing 3FIN306-InternationalFinance* 3or
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ACC560/MACC560-InternationalAccounting* IntermediateLanguage(200levelorabove) 3CCA-InternationalExperienceAbroad**BUS460-InternationalBusinessCapstone(withapprovalofprogramcoordinator) 3Totalcreditsformajor 60
*Accountingmajors/minorswilltakeACC560/MACC560;allothermajors/minorswilltakeFIN306.
**Thisinternationalexperiencecouldincludeashort-orlong-termstudyabroad,internationalservicelearning,orinternationalinternship.
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234,WritingforLeadership,astheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORININTERNATIONALBUSINESS
CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3InternationalBusinessRequirementsHRM324-InternationalManagement 3MKT355-InternationalMarketing 3BUS309-InternationalBusiness(forallbusinessmajorsexceptaccountingandfinance) 3orFIN306-InternationalFinance(forfinancemajors) orMACC560-InternationalAccounting(foraccountingmajors) Totalcreditsforminor 21
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSStudentstransferringintotheinternationalbusinessprogramfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18
CabriniUniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,15creditsofwhichmustbe300-levelorabove.
MINORS
Studentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Accounting,Finance,InternationalBusiness,Marketing,andHuman
ResourcesManagement)orinthefollowing:
• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship
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• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-businessmajorsonly)• SportsManagement
SeeBusinessManagement,Economics,orLeadershipStudiesforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
CONCENTRATIONS
NonprofitManagement:Departmentrequirementsplusthreeupper-divisionnon-profitmanagementcourses(BUS312,MKT382,andathree-creditcourseapprovedbythedepartment).
PublicAdministration:DepartmentrequirementsplusFIN/POL307,POL213orPOL324,andSOW402.
Advertising:DepartmentrequirementsplusMKT365andtwofromthefollowing:COM360,COM366,GRA253,GRA318,andGRA319.Coupledwiththeinternationalexperience,studentswilltakeanintermediatelanguageatthe200level.Thisrequirementservestoofferstudentsadeeperexposuretothelanguage.Additionally,itisrecommendedthatstudentsinthemajortakespecificelectiveswithinthecorerequirementsthatcomplementtheinternationalbusinesscourseofstudy(e.g.,GlobalEthics,etc.).Seespecificmajorwithinrelatedbusinessfieldsforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMSPleaseseeBusinessManagementformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteria.
Marketing
Themarketingmajorisdesignedtopreparestudentsforavarietyofcareerssuchasbrandmanagement,
marketingresearch,advertising,salespromotion,retailing,salesmanagement,productdevelopment,
sportsmarketing,andinternationalmarketing.
Althoughmoststudentschoosethismajortobecomemarketingprofessionals,othersdosotobetterprepare
themselvesforcareersinthegeneralfieldofmanagement.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Marketingmajorswill:
• demonstratehavingafoundationoftheoryandfactualknowledgeinthekeysub-disciplinesoffor-profitandnot-for-profitmarketingTheseincludeproductandservicedevelopmentandplanning,consumerbehavior,marketingresearch,advertising,pricing,promotion,distribution,globalmarketing,electroniccommerceandpromotion,salesandsalesmanship,distribution,retailmanagement,andstrategicmarketingplanning.
• beskilledinapplyingmarketingtheoryandprocessesinevaluatingandsolvingbusinesssituationsandproblemsrelatedtomarketingandsynthesizingandutilizingtheresourcestheyhaveacquiredfromtheircourseworkinthecorebusinessprogram
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Thisincludesabasicunderstandingofthegeneralbusinessdisciplinesofaccounting,economics,humanresourcemanagement,businessmanagement,andbusinesslaw.
• demonstratetheabilitytoidentify,collect,analyze,developandimplementresearchtoexplorebusinessthreatsandopportunities,createeffectivemarketingprograms,arriveateffectivesolutionstomarketingandgeneralbusinessproblems,andengageinbothquantitativeandqualitativedecisionmarking
• demonstrateanunderstandingofhowglobalanddomesticeconomicandpoliticalissuesandgovernmentalregulationsaffectmarketingandalmostallotheraspectsofoperatingabusiness
• demonstrateanunderstandingandappreciationofethicalbusinesspracticesandtheabilitytousethatknowledgeinmakingethicalbusinessdecisions
• beabletoeffectivelyexpress,bothinoralandwrittenform,marketingconceptsutilizinggenerallyacceptedmarketingandbusinessconcepts,terminology,andformats
• demonstrateinterpersonalskillsneededtomakemeaningfulcontributionsasteammembersandleadersintheworkplaceandcommunity
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINMARKETING CreditsBusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3BUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisI 3BUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisII 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3FIN285 -BusinessFinanceI 3BUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentI 1.5BUS321-BusinessLawI 3BUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystems 3BUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentII 1.5INTE201–403–Internship,Coursenumbervariesbyterm 3MarketingRequirementsMKT290-ConsumerandBuyerBehavior 3MKT355-InternationalMarketing 3MKT365-Advertising 3MKT375-SalesandSalesmanship 3MKT401-MarketingResearch 3MKT452-MarketingSeminar 3Choosetwoelectivesfromthefollowingcourses:
• MKT234-SportsMarketing 3• MKT345-E-andDirectMarketing 3• MKT348-SalesPromotion 3• MKT382-DevelopmentofNonprofitOrganizations 3• MKT400-DistributionofProductsandServices 3• MKT406-RetailManagement 3
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Totalcreditsformajor 63
AllBusinessMajorsarerequiredtotakeENG234,WritingforLeadership,astheirValuesExplorationfortheCore.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINMARKETING Credits
BusinessEnterpriseCoreRequirementsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3
MarketingElectives 6(selecttwoofthefollowingcourses):
• MKT290-ConsumerandBuyerBehavior• MKT355-InternationalMarketing• MKT365-Advertising• MKT375-SalesandSalesmanship
Totalcreditsforminor 18
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Studentstransferringintothemarketingprogramfromanothercollegemustcompleteaminimumof18Cabrini
UniversityBusinessDepartmentcredits,15creditsofwhichmustbe300-levelorabovemarketingcourses.
MINORSStudentscanminorinrelatedbusinessfields(Accounting,HumanResourcesManagement,Finance,andInternationalBusiness)orinthefollowing:
• BusinessAnalytics• Economics• Entrepreneurship• MBABridgeMinor(fornon-businessmajorsonly)• SportsManagement
SeeBusinessManagementforcourserequirementsanddescriptions.
CONCENTRATIONS
Concentrationsinskillareasallowstudentstofurtherspecializeintheirfieldofstudy.Marketingmajorsandminorsmayfindskillconcentrationsinadvertising,publicadministrationornon-profitmanagementespeciallyuseful.
Studentsmayfindaconcentrationorminorusefulincustomizingthemajortomeetdiversecareergoals.Students
shouldconsultwiththeirfacultyadvisorabouttheuseofconcentrationsandminors.
NonprofitManagement:Departmentrequirementsplusthreeupper-divisionnon-profitmanagementcourses
(BUS312,MKT382anda3-creditcourseapprovedbythedepartment).
PublicAdministration:DepartmentrequirementsplusFIN/POL307,POL213orPOL324andSOW402.
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Advertising:DepartmentrequirementsplusMKT365andtwofromthefollowing:COM360,COM366,GRA253,
GRA318,andGRA319.
Studentsmayfindaconcentrationorminorusefulincustomizingthemajortomeetdiversecareergoals.Students
shouldconsultwiththeirfacultyadvisorabouttheuseofconcentrationsandminors.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
PleaseseeBusinessManagementformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteria.
CommunicationDepartment
ProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
CommunicationTheCommunicationDepartmentofferstwomajorsforstudents:onecalledDigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia
andtheothercalledCommunication.AthirdoptionistomajorinCommunicationwithaSecondaryEducation
minorinordertoprepareforateachingcareer.
What’sthedifferencebetweentheDigitalCommunicationandSocialMediamajorandtheCommunicationmajor?• TheDigitalCommunicationandSocialMediamajorhasmoreextensiverequirementsinordertoprepare
graduatesforabroadrangeofcommunicationcareersingreatestdemandtoday.• TheCommunicationmajorhasfewerrequirementsandisdesignedforstudentswho(a)wanttodouble
majorwithanothermajorthathasextensiverequirements,or(b)isenteringthemajorlaterintheircollegecareerandcannotfitinthemoreextensiverequirementsofDigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia.
Inbothmajors,studentsdeveloptheabilitytothinkclearly,discoverandinterpretinformation,andcommunicate
resultsusingavarietyofmedia.Theseskillsareessentialformanyfieldsinadditiontocommunication.
Theprogramishousedinafullydigital,networkedCommunicationsCenter.TheCenter’sinterconnectedness
mirrorstheprofessionalworldofconvergingmediabyfosteringapartnershipamongvideostudents,audiostudents,writers,marketingcommunicators,photographers,andgraphicdesigners.
Studentsarerequiredtocreatecontentandtodevelopskillsacrossmultiplemedia.
Studentsbegintheirmajorwithanintroductorycourse,IntroductiontoMediaCommunication,whichgivesan
overviewofaspectsofthedepartment:journalism,radio,audio,video,photography,digitalmedia,social-mediastrategyandmarketing,advertising,andpublicrelations.
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Inselectingsubsequentcourses,studentsreceivecarefulindividualattentionthroughthedepartment’sfour-year
ProfessionalDevelopmentProgram,inwhichstudentsworkextensivelywiththedepartmentfacultytoidentifyandresearchpotentialcareerpaths.
Thedepartmentpromotesearlyinvolvementbyallstudentsinthenationalaward-winningUniversitynewspaperandnewswebsite,thenationalaward-winningUniversitybroadcastFMradiostation,videostudio,
digitalphotography,andinsocialmedia,marketingcommunication,advertising,andpublicrelationsprojects.
Theapproachinallthesecoursesistoencourageindividualdevelopmentthroughteameffortandtoincludethe
creationofmediaprojects,whichhaveanaudienceoutsidetheclassroom.Throughprojects,studentslearnhowto
beprojectteammembersandprojectmanagers/leaders.
Anextensiveinternshipprogramencouragesallstudentstoworkduringseveralsemestersorsummersatthemany
communicationorganizationsinthePhiladelphiaareaandbeyond.StudentshaveworkedatmostofthePhiladelphianewspapers,radio,andtelevisionstations,aswellasatmanyadagenciesandcompaniesseekingwell-
preparedwritersinsocialmedia,publicrelations,advertising,andtechnicalwriting.
Students,upongraduation,arepreparedtoentercareersincommunicationormaychoosetogoontograduateor
professionalschools.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Communicationmajorswill:
• achievetheabilitytocommunicateinmultiplemedia• beabletoemploycurrenttechnologiesandmethodologiestocreatecommunicationforspecificaudiencesfor
thepurposesofinforming,creating,andpersuadinginatleastthreeofthefollowingmedia:audio,video,text,design,web,socialmedia,soundslidestorytelling,andotheremergingmedia
• promoteunderstanding,compassion,andactionforthecommongoodthroughtheirmediacreations-asaresultoftheircoursesandprojectsinthegeneraleducationprogramandthemajor,studentswillexhibittheintegrationofthetheory,values,practices,andadvocacyofsocialjusticeintheircommunicationwork
• articulatetheirtransferableandprofessionalskills,supportedbyexamplesoftheirattainment• identifyandarticulatetheirtransferableskillsinlightofresearchontrendsinindustrysectorsandsocietal
changesandprovideexamplesthatdemonstratetopotentialemployerstheattainmentofthoseskills• attainasuperiorlevelofcompetencyinwrittencommunication–eachstudentwillbeabletodemonstrate(a)
aclearfocus/thesisaimedatfulfillingtheneedsofaspecificaudience,(b)fully-developedcontentsupportedbysoundresearchandanalysis,(c)logicalandwell-structuredorganization,(d)effectivewritingstyle,and(e)appropriateconventionsthatfitthewritingpurpose
• achievecompetencyinCommunicationProjectManagement• workaspartofateamtodevelopaplanforproducingmessagesandtoexecutethatplaninawaythat
satisfiestheprojectgoals• beabletodemonstratethetechnical,social,andorganizationalskillsnecessaryforteamwork,collaboration,
andcooperation
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Inconsultationwiththeiradviser,studentsmustselectCommunicationcoursesthatpreparethemtomeetthese
LearningOutcomes.Students’attainmentoftheseLearningOutcomeswillbeassessedintheProfessionalDevelopmentProgrameachyear.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINCOMMUNICATION CreditsCOM101-IntroductiontoMediaCommunication 3COM275–MultimediaStoryCreation 3COM472-SeniorConvergence:MediaforSocialJustice 3orCOM474&475-SeniorHonorsConvergenceSequence 6COMCommunicationelectives 21-24COM487-CareerPreparationandJob-SearchTechniques 3COM103,203,303,403-ProfessionalDevelopmentProgram(whenenrolledasafull-timemajor) 4Totalcreditsformajor 40
MINORINCOMMUNICATION
TheCommunicationprogramoffersaminorincommunicationmadeupof18creditsofcommunicationcourses.Studentswishingtominorincommunicationareencouragedtoconsultthedepartmenttodesignaprogram.
INTERDISCIPLINARYMINORINEVENTSMANAGEMENTStudentsmayalsoselectaninterdisciplinaryminorinEventManagementmadeupof18creditsfromdepartments
withintheSchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMedia,namelyCommunication,Business,GraphicDesign,andLeadership
andOrganizationalDevelopment.
TheEventManagementMinorpreparesstudentsformeetingandeventcareersinprofitandnon-profitsectors.
Thesecareersincludeleadingandmanagingmedium-to-largescaleeventssuchascorporatemeetings,conventions,educationalprograms,concerts,andceremonies.Thisminorisspecificallydesignedforundergraduatestudents
whoareinterestedinlearninghowtoleadandmanageeventexperiencesthatpromotetheircompany’sbusiness
andmarketinggoals.Thesegoalsmaybetoincreasebrandawareness,introduceanewproductorservicetomarket,raisefundsforanotablecause,honordonorsandbenefactors,andmore.Thisminorisnotintendedto
preparestudentstoworkinhotelandrestaurantoperations,foodserviceoperations,orfacilitiesmanagement.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEINTERDISCIPLINARYMINOR
INEVENTSMANAGEMENT
CreditsCOM211-IntroductiontoEventManagement 3BUS250-EventPlanningandCoordination 3LEAD212-GroupandTeamLeadership 3GRA320-ExperienceDesignforEvents 3
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COM369-IntegratedMarketingCommunication 3COM486-SupervisedProfessionalExperience:EventManagement 3
Totalcreditsforminor 18
CommunicationProfessionalDevelopmentProgram
Inadditiontocourserequirements,studentsinthedepartmentareexpectedtofulfilltherequirementsoftheDepartment’sProfessionalDevelopmentProgram.Thisfour-yearprogramprovidesmajorswith
individualizedcareerguidanceandsetscareer-developmentgoalsforeachyear.
AllmajorsarerequiredtoregisterforCOM103bothsemestersintheirfirstyear,COM203bothsemesters
sophomoreyear,COM303bothsemestersjunioryearandCOM403bothsemesterssenioryear.
IfastudenttransferstoCabrini,isnotadeclaredmajor,orisnotfulltime,theProfessionalDevelopmentProgramisnotrequiredandthecourserequirementiswaivedinthosesemesters.Theprogramisfullyexplainedonlinein
CabriniLearnforCOM103,203,303,and403.
Internship:Threecreditsofinternshipmaybeappliedtowardfulfillingmajorrequirementsincommunication.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINCOMMUNICATIONWITHSECONDARYEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONINCOMMUNICATION CreditsCOM101-IntroductiontoMediaCommunication 3COM103,203,303,403-ProfessionalDevelopmentProgram 4COM/ENG221-TheWritingProcess:TheoryandTutoring 3COM270-VideoProduction 4COM/ENG489-Communication/EnglishCurriculumandMethods 3COMElectives 6ENG275-Drama 3ENG280-Acting 3ENG307-LiteratureforYoungAdults 3ENG315-Shakespeare 3ENG340-PublicSpeaking 3AnAmericanLiteraturecourse(ENG351,352,or353) 3ENG379-IntroductiontotheStudyofLanguage 3
Studentsmustrealizethatonlythelargestschoolsystemsormagnetschoolssupporthighschoolcommunicationdepartments.AcommunicationcertificationdoesnotqualifyastudentforanEnglishteachingposition.
Studentsareencouragedtoselectwritingcoursesfromthejournalismandwritingoption.COM/ENG489doesnotcounttowardmajorrequirementsbuttowardstudents’professionalstudiesineducation.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
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AQPAof2.33isrequiredincommunicationforthemajororminor.Nocoursewithagradeof“D+”orloweris
countedtowardthemajor.
COMMUNICATIONCONCENTRATIONS
ThepurposeofthefollowingCommunicationconcentrationsistwofold.Primarily,itoutlinespotentialcareerpathsacommunicationstudentmayfollow.
Italsolistswhichcoursesmayhelpprepareastudentforsuchcareers.NostudentwouldtakeallthelistedcoursesbecausesuchaselectionwouldfarexceedUniversityrequirementsforamajor.
Eachstudentisaidedincourseselectionandcareerpreparationbyafacultymember.
JOURNALISMANDWRITING
Thisoptionpreparesstudentsforallthecareersinwhichwritingisanessentialingredient,includingprintand
digitaljournalism,magazinepublishing,corporatepublications,editing,andcorporatemarketing,andpublicrelations.Amongthecoursesofferedappropriateforthisfocusare:
• JournalismI:ReportingandWriting• JournalismI:Digital/WebProduction• JournalismII:AdvancedReportingandWriting• JournalismII:AdvancedDigitalandWebEditingandProduction• EthicsandCommunication• NewspaperDesign• PhotographyforPublication• WritingfortheWorkplace• PublicRelations• CareerPreparationandJob-SearchTechniques• Internships
VISUALANDSOUNDCOMMUNICATION
Thisoptionincludesthedigitalcreationofvisualandsoundproducts.Amongthecoursesofferedappropriateforthisfocusare:
• MultimediaStoryCreation• VideoProduction• AudioProduction• BasicPhotography• NewspaperDesign• VideoProducing/Directing• RemoteVideoProduction• VideoEditing• VisualJournalism• VideoDocumentaryProduction• AdvancedRadioBroadcasting• PhotographyforPublication• Journalism
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• EthicsandCommunication• CareerPreparationandJob-SearchTechniques• Seniorconvergencecourses• Internships
MARKETINGCOMMUNICATIONProfessionalcommunicationencompassesthespectrumofinternalandexternalcommunicationthatorganizations
employintheirmanagementandmarketingfunctions.Amongthecoursesofferedappropriateforthisfocusare:
• Advertising• CommunityEngagementandSocialMedia• SocialMediaPlanning• IntegratedMarketingCommunication• MultimediaStoryCreation• PublicRelations• PublicRelationsCaseStudies• PublicRelationsCampaigns• PresentationCommunication• JournalismI:ReportingandWriting• JournalismI:Digital/WebProduction• Research for Communication• VideoProduction• Seniorconvergencecourses• Internships
DIGITALCONVERGENCE
Thisoptionbringstogetherallthemediatechnologiesavailableinthedepartmentand,throughcross-mediaprojects,preparesstudentsfortheintegratedworldofmediathattheywillenteraftergraduation.Amongthe
coursesofferedappropriateforthisfocusare:• VideoProduction• Advancedvideocourses• JournalismI:ReportingandWriting• JournalismI:Digital/WebProduction• MultimediaStoryCreation• AudioProduction• Advancedradiocourses• IntegratedMarketingCommunication• PhotographyforPublication• Seniorconvergencecourses
DigitalCommunicationandSocialMediaTheCommunicationDepartmentofferstwomajorsforstudents:onecalledDigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia
andtheothercalledCommunication.AthirdoptionistomajorinCommunicationwithaSecondaryEducationminorinordertoprepareforateachingcareer.
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What’sthedifferencebetweentheDigitalCommunicationandSocialMediamajorandtheCommunicationmajor?TheDigitalCommunicationandSocialMediamajorhasmoreextensiverequirementsinordertopreparegraduates
forabroadrangeofcommunicationcareersingreatestdemandtoday.
TheCommunicationmajorhasfewerrequirementsandisdesignedforstudentswho(a)wanttodoublemajorwith
anothermajorthathasextensiverequirements,or(b)isenteringthemajorlaterintheircollegecareerandcannot
fitinthemoreextensiverequirementsofDigitalCommunicationandSocialMedia.
Inbothmajors,studentsdeveloptheabilitytothinkclearly,discoverandinterpretinformation,andcommunicate
resultsusingavarietyofmedia.Theseskillsareessentialformanyfieldsinadditiontocommunication.
Theprogramishousedinafullydigital,networkedCommunicationsCenter.TheCenter’sinterconnectedness
mirrorstheprofessionalworldofconvergingmediabyfosteringapartnershipamongvideostudents,audiostudents,writers,marketingcommunicators,photographers,andgraphicdesigners.
Studentsarerequiredtocreatecontentandtodevelopskillsacrossmultiplemedia.Studentsbegintheirmajorwithanintroductorycourse,IntroductiontoMediaCommunication,whichgivesanoverviewofaspectsofthe
department:journalism,radio,audio,video,photography,digitalmedia,socialmediastrategy,andmarketing,
advertising,andpublicrelations.
Inselectingsubsequentcourses,studentsreceivecarefulindividualattentionthroughthedepartment’sfour-year
ProfessionalDevelopmentProgram,inwhichstudentsworkextensivelywiththedepartmentfacultytoidentifyandresearchpotentialcareerpaths.Thedepartmentpromotesearlyinvolvementbyallstudentsinthenationalaward-
winningUniversitynewspaperandnewswebsite,thenationalaward-winningUniversitybroadcastFMradiostation,
videostudio,digitalphotography,andinmarketingcommunication,socialmedia,advertisingandpublicrelationsprojects.
Theapproachinallthesecoursesistoencourageindividualdevelopmentthroughteameffortandtoincludethecreationofmediaprojects,whichhaveanaudienceoutsidetheclassroom.Throughprojects,studentslearnhowto
beprojectteammembersandprojectmanagers/leaders.
Anextensiveinternshipprogramencouragesallstudentstoworkduringseveralsemestersorsummersatthemany
communicationorganizationsinthePhiladelphiaareaandbeyond.
StudentshaveworkedatmostofthePhiladelphianewspapers,radio,andtelevisionstations,aswellasatmanyad
agenciesandcompaniesseekingwell-preparedwritersinsocialmedia,publicrelations,advertisingandtechnical
writing.
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Students,upongraduation,arepreparedtoentercareersincommunicationormaychoosetogoontograduateor
professionalschools.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
DigitalCommunication&SocialMediamajorswill:
• achievetheabilitytocommunicateinmultiplemedia.• beabletoemploycurrenttechnologiesandmethodologiestocreatecommunicationforspecificaudiencesfor
thepurposesofinforming,creating,andpersuadinginatleastthreeofthefollowingmedia:audio,video,text,design,web,socialmedia,soundslidestorytelling,andotheremergingmedia.
• promoteunderstanding,compassion,andactionforthecommongoodthroughtheirmediacreations..Asaresultoftheircoursesandprojectsinthegeneraleducationprogramandthemajor,studentswillexhibittheintegrationofthetheory,values,practices,andadvocacyofsocialjusticeintheircommunicationwork.
• articulatetheirtransferableandprofessionalskills,supportedbyexamplesoftheirattainment.• identifyandarticulatetheirtransferableskillsinlightofresearchontrendsinindustrysectorsandsocietal
changesandprovideexamplesthatdemonstratetopotentialemployerstheattainmentofthoseskills.• attainasuperiorlevelofcompetencyinwrittencommunication.
Eachstudentwillbeabletodemonstrate(a)aclearfocus/thesisaimedatfulfillingtheneedsofaspecificaudience,(b)fully-developedcontentsupportedbysoundresearchandanalysis,(c)logicalandwell-structuredorganization,(d)effectivewritingstyle,and(e)appropriateconventionsthatfitthewritingpurpose.
• achievecompetencyinCommunicationProjectManagement.• workaspartofateamtodevelopaplanforproducingmessagesandtoexecutethatplaninawaythat
satisfiestheprojectgoals.• beabletodemonstratethetechnical,social,andorganizationalskillsnecessaryforteamwork,collaboration,
andcooperation.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORIN
DIGITALCOMMUNICATIONANDSOCIALMEDIA Credits
FoundationCoursesforDigitalCommunication 34-37COM101-IntroductiontoMediaCommunicationLeadership 3COM250-JournalismReportingandWriting 4COM251-JournalismDigital/WebProduction 4COM270-VideoProduction 4COM275-MultimediaStoryCreation 3COM365-AdvertisingorPublicRelations 3COM369-IntegratedMarketingCommunication 3COM103-403-CommunicationProfessionalDevelopment(0.5creditpersemester) 4COM487-CareerPreparationandJobSearchTechniques 3COM472 3orCOM474-475–HonorsSeniorConvergenceProject 6
AdvancedCoursesforDigitalCommunication 6-8Chooseaorb.
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(a)COM352-AdvancedJournalismReporting&WritingandCOM353-AdvancedDigital&WebEditing&Production 8(b)COM373-VisualJournalism(twosemesters) 6
AdvancedSocialMediaCourses 12COM231-CommunityEngagement&SocialMedia 3COM232-SocialMediaPlanning:Strategy&Campaigns 3COM325-SocialMediaEvaluation 3COM -Communicationelective 3
Totalcreditsformajor 52-57CommunicationProfessionalDevelopmentProgram
Inadditiontocourserequirements,studentsinthedepartmentareexpectedtofulfilltherequirementsofthe
Department’sProfessionalDevelopmentProgram.Thisfour-yearprogramprovidesmajorswithindividualizedcareerguidanceandsetscareerdevelopmentgoalsfor
eachyear.AllmajorsarerequiredtoregisterforCOM103bothsemestersintheirfirstyear,COM203both
semesterssophomoreyear,COM303bothsemestersjunioryearandCOM403bothsemesterssenioryear.
IfastudenttransferstoCabrini,isnotadeclaredmajor,orisnotfulltime,theProfessionalDevelopmentProgramis
notrequiredandthecourserequirementiswaivedinthosesemesters.
TheprogramisfullyexplainedonlineinCabriniLearn/BlackboardforCOM103,203,303,and403.
Internship:Threecreditsofinternshipmaybeappliedtowardfulfillingmajorrequirementsincommunication.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
AQPAof2.33isrequiredincommunicationforthemajororminor.Nocoursewithagradeof“D+”orloweriscountedtowardthemajor.
Inconsultationwiththeiradviser,studentsmustselectCommunicationcoursesthatpreparethemtomeettheseLearningOutcomes.Students’attainmentoftheseLearningOutcomeswillbeassessedintheProfessional
DevelopmentProgrameachyear.
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GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartments
ProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
GraphicDesignThegraphicdesignmajoratCabriniUniversityisdesignedtopreparetoday’sstudentsforthegraphicdesignworkplaceoftomorrow.TheprofessionalMaccomputerlabsallowstudentshands-onexperienceusingthesame
equipmentandsoftwarefoundinprofessionaldesignstudiosaroundtheworld.
Thecombinationofprintandwebdesigncoursesprovideourstudentstheuniqueopportunitytoexplorethefuture
ofgraphicdesignutilizingthelatesttechnology.
Internshipsprovideanopportunityforgraphicdesignstudentstoexplorecareeroptions,obtainworkexperience,
andgaincollegecreditforexperientiallearning.DesigntheoryandtechnologybalancedwithCabrini’sliberalarts
educationpreparestudentstocompeteinacompetitivebusinessenvironment.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Studentsmustdeclaretheirmajor/minornolaterthanthebeginningofthesophomoreyear.Nocoursewithagradelowerthan“C-”willcounttowardthemajor.
LEARNINGOUTCOMESGraphicDesignmajorswill:
• demonstratecriticalthinkingandresearchtechniquesasapartofthevisualproblemsolvingmethodofcreativity
• understandtheprinciplesandelementsofdesignanddemonstratetheabilityofspecificareasofdesign,layout,typography,pre-press,andprinting
• demonstratetheabilitytousetheappropriatecomputertechnologyinthecreationofdesignprojects• createaprofessionalgraphicdesignportfoliooftentotwelveprojectsthatdemonstrateeffective
designsolution• demonstratetheabilitytoarticulateconceptintentionandconstructionofmeaningfulimagesthrough
writtenororalcommunication• understandrelevantandethicalpracticesastheyapplytothegraphicdesignprofession
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINGRAPHICDESIGN CreditsGRA205-ComputerGraphics 3GRA210-DigitalImaging 3GRA215-Typography 3GRA253-ComputerPublicationDesign 3GRA305-DigitalColorTheory 3GRA225-UserInterfaceDesign 3GRA275-WebDesignI 3GRA312-WebDesignII 3GRA318-GraphicDesignI 3
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GRA319-GraphicDesignII 3GRA325-WebDesignIII 3GRA405-WebDesignIV 3GRA408-GraphicDesignIII 3GRA450-GraphicDesignInternship 3GRA409-GraphicDesignIV 3GRA475-PortfolioPreparationandExhibition 3RelatedFieldRequirementsFNA201-ArtHistoryI 3FNA203-ArtHistoryII 3FNA215-DrawingI 3FNA315-DrawingII 3Electives
Totalcreditsformajor 60
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINGRAPHICDESIGN CreditsGRA205-ComputerGraphics 3GRA210-DigitalImaging 3GRA215-Typography 3GRA253-ComputerPublicationDesign 3GRA305-DigitalColorTheory 3GRA318-GraphicDesignI 3
Totalcreditsforminor 18
MusicThemusicminorisdesignedtoprovidethestudentwithabroaderbaseofknowledgeandexperiencesasitspansclassical,jazz,American,Asian,andappliedmusic.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINMUSIC CreditsMUS200-ExperiencingtheArts 3MUS202-SurveyofMusic 3MUS206-AmericanMusic 3MUS208-JazzandItsHeritage 3MUS214-Music/CultureS/SEAsia 3MUS-AppliedElective 3 (Selectonefromthefollowing):
• MUS124-PrivatePiano• MUS128-Voice• MUS141-Guitar• MUS220-UniversityChorus
Totalcreditsforminor 18
TheFineArtsDepartmentenrichesthelifeofthestudentbodybyofferingelectivecoursesinmusicand
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theperformingarts;byprovidingtheopportunityforvocal,dance,andinstrumentalinstruction;andbypresenting
avarietyofculturalprogramsintheartsforthecampusandthesurroundingcommunity.
CLASSESANDPRIVATELESSONS:APPLIEDMUSIC
TheFineArtsDepartmentoffersindividualinstructionforstudentsatvaryinglevelsofproficiency.Seedepartmentchairfordetails.
StudioArtThestudioartminorprovidesstudentswithvisualmeansofcreativeexpressiontoexpand,enhanceandrefinetheskillsandknowledgeessentialfortheprofessionalfineartistandtodevelopthepowersofcriticalanalysis.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSStudentsmustdeclareaminorinstudioartnolaterthanthebeginningofthesophomoreyear.Studentsmust
obtainartsuppliesforallstudiocourses.Anartfeeischargedwherenoted.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINSTUDIOART CreditsFNA201-ArtHistoryI 3orFNA203-ArtHistoryII* 3FNA213-PaintingI 3FNA215-DrawingI* 3FNA221-Two-DimensionalDesign 3FNA313-PaintingII 3FNA315-DrawingII* 3
Totalcreditsforminor 18
*GraphicDesignmajorschoosingtominorinstudioartmusttakesixcreditsofstudioartorgraphicdesignelectives
andthreecreditsofanarthistoryelectiveinsteadofFNA215,FNA315,FNA201,orFNA203,whicharerequiredforthemajor.
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LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
LeadershipinBusiness:DegreeCompletionProgramTheLeadershipinBusinessDegreeCompletionProgramisdesignedtohelptheadultlearnerreachthefollowingprogramlearningoutcomes:
1. Developanddemonstrateself-awarenessofindividualleadershipandbusinessskillsandtraits2. Demonstrateanunderstandingofgroupdynamics,leadershipandperformance.3. Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheevolutionofethicalandsocially-justtheoriesofbusinessandleadership
practices.4. Demonstrateanunderstandingofcross-culturalleadershipinaglobalizedbusinessworld.5. Utilizeanalyticalandproblem-solvingskillsinbusinessdecisionmaking.
TheLeadershipinBusinessmajorisaDegreeCompletionProgram,designedtomeettheeducationneedsofworkingadults.Admissionisguaranteedtostudentswhoareatleast21yearsoldandwhohavecompletedaregionallyaccreditedA.A.degreewithaGPAofatleast2.5.Otherstudentsareencouragedtoapply,andthesestudentswillmeetwithanadultprogramscounselortodeterminethemostdirectpathtoBachelor’sdegreeattainment.Classesareofferedfullyonline,whichmeansthatstudentscanbalancethedemandsofwork,familyandschoolandhaveafull-timelearningexperienceonapart-timeschedule.Becauseofthisflexibleapproach,studentscancompleteabachelor’sdegree(63hoursbeyondtheAssociates)inaslittleas18monthsforfull-timestudyor24monthsforpart-timestudy.Studentscantransferinupto15creditsofcoursestowardstheLeadershipinBusinessmajorrequirementstowardsthisdegree.TheCabriniLeadershipinBusinessdegreeisaninterdisciplinarydegreethatcanbeappliedtoanyfieldorcareerpath.StudentswillalsobeabletodoublecounttwocoursesforthisundergraduatedegreeandfortheMasterofScienceinLeadership(MSL)degree.
StudentscompletingthisprogramwillalsohaveaguaranteedacceptanceintotheMSLprogramiftheystartwithintwoyearsoftheirundergraduategraduationandgraduatewitha2.75GPA.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINLEADERSHIPINBUSINESS CreditsLEAD101-FoundationsofLeadership 3LEAD212-GroupandTeamLeadership 3LEAD301-LeadershipSeminar 3LEAD302–LearningPortfolioDevelopment 3LEAD303–GlobalLeadership 3LEAD306-CollegetoCareerConnections 3LDR533-CommunicationSkillsforLeaders 3LDR595-Leadership,Ethics,andOrganizationalIntegrity 3
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ACC210–AccountingI 3BUS120–PrinciplesofManagement 3BUS164–Leadership&SupervisorySkills 3BUS351–ManagementInformationSystems 3FIN285–FinanceI 3HRM200–HumanResourceManagement 3MKT230–PrinciplesofMarketing 3
Totalcreditsforthemajor 45
AdditionalCoreRequirements(assuminganAssociate’sDegree):
• ReligionLiteracyCourse 3• ECG300 3• PriorLearningAssessment 0-12
Totaldegreecredits 123
LEADERSHIPSTUDIESMINORTheLeadershipStudiesMinorisdesignedforstudentsfromallmajorsanddisciplines.Thecurriculumwillenable
studentstoreflectontheirpersonalstyleofethicalleadershipandpreparethemforleadershippositionsintheir
futureprofessionandcommunityinvolvement.Leadershipinvolvesacomplex(andcomplementary)setoftraitsorskillsthatanindividualorgroupofpeoplepossessoracquire.AtCabrini,leadershipisnotsimplyleadingothers,or
makingothersachieveacertainoutcome,butinsteadfocusesonastrongsenseofself-awareness,personal
relationsandjustice,fairnessandsolidaritywiththosethataremarginalized.Studentscancustomizethisinterdisciplinaryminorwiththeirmajortomeetcareerintereststhroughtheinternshipexperience.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINLEADERSHIPSTUDIES LeadershipCoreRequirements CreditsLEAD101-FoundationsofLeadership 3LEAD201/PSY201-MetacognitionforLeaders 3LEAD212-GroupandTeamLeadership 3LEAD303–GlobalLeadership 3LEAD301-LeadershipSeminar 3GatewayCourseRequirements 3Selectoneofthefollowing,designatedas“LD”courses:
• COM101-IntrotoMassCommunication • ENG234-WritingforLeadership • BUS164-Leadership&SupervisorySkills • HIS106-EuropeintheTwentiethCentury • HIS206-LeadersintheHistoryofAlchemy• ECG200-OurInterconnectedHemisphere • PHI102-CriticalThinking • HBUS304-BusinessEthics
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• ECG200-NavajoandPuebloCrossCulturalSeminar
• ECG100-CoursesutilizingReactingtothePastPedagogy• SuccessfulcompletionofLEADStrongProgram
Totalcreditsfortheminor 18
CERTIFICATETheLeadershipStudiesCertificateisdesignedforstudentsfromallmajorsanddisciplineswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheLEADStrongco-curricularprogrambyprovidingthemwiththeopportunitytostudyleadership
theoriesforacademiccredit.
Studentswillhavethebenefitof“CertificateofLeadershipStudies”ontheiracademictranscriptwhentheygraduate.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHECERTIFICATEINLEADERSHIPSTUDIES Credits
LeadershipCoreRequirementsLEAD101-FoundationsofLeadership 3LEAD201/PSY201-MetacognitionforLeaders orLEAD303-GlobalLeadership 3SuccessfulcompletionofLEADStrongProgram
TotalCreditsforCertificate 6
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SchoolofEducationWelcometotheSchoolofEducationwhichincludestheTeacherEducationDepartment,theEducationalSpecialists
DepartmentandtheEducationalPolicyandLeadershipDepartment.TheTeacherEducationDepartmentoffers
majorandcertificationoptionstoundergraduatestudentsastheyprofessionallyprepareforcareersinavarietyofeducationalsettings.
Studentsmajoringineducationarerequiredtocompletefieldexperiencesandinternshipsorstudent-teachingforcertificationwheretheyexperiencetherealPre-K-12classroomsbeginningintheirsophomoreyear.Allofthe
departmentsoffertheMasterofEducationprogramandadditionaladd-oncertificationscompletedatthepost-
baccalaureatelevel.
Pleaseseethedepartmentsectionsofthecatalogueformoredetail.Forthosestudentsinterestedingraduatework
afterearningtheirbachelordegree,CabrinioffersaMasterofEducationinTeachingandLearningandaMasterofEducationinCurriculum,Instruction,andAssessmentinadditiontoaDoctoralPrograminEducationLeadership.
TheofficefortheSchoolofEducationislocatedinFounder’sHallRoom113andcanbecontactedatSchoolofED@cabrini.eduor610.902.8500.
BeverlyR.BrydeDean,SchoolofEducation
DepartmentsEducationalPolicyandLeadership
EducationalSpecialists
TeacherEducation
ProgramOfferingsMajors(*withPennsylvaniaDepartmentofHigherEducationcertification) EducationalStudies Middle-LevelEducationinEnglish/ReadingandLanguageArts* Pre-K-4Education* Pre-K-4EducationwithSpecialEducationPre-K-8** SecondaryEducation*Minors UrbanEducation4+1M.Ed.Programs EnglishasaSecondLanguageCertification
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EducationandEducationalStudies
EDUCATION
“Itisinyourhands[theteachers’]toformnewgenerations,toleadthemintherightdirection,toinstillintothem
thoseprincipleswhicharetheseedsofgoodworks.”—SaintFrancesXavierCabrini
Inthislight,theCabriniUniversityteachereducationprogramsprovidemajorswiththeknowledgeandskillsneededtosupportthelearningofdiversestudentsandencouragesthedevelopmentofaphilosophyofeducation
consistentwithAmericandemocraticidealsandtraditions.TheprogramsoffermajorsinEducationalStudies;Pre-K-
-4Education;Pre-K-4withSpecialEducationPre-K-8;Middle-levelEducation(4-8);SecondaryEducationinsixcertificationareas,andaminorinUrbanEducation.
DispositionStatementCabriniUniversityhasaresponsibilitytotheeducationalcommunitytoensurethatindividualswhomtheUniversity
recommendstotheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaforcertificationarequalifiedtojointheteachingprofession.
TeachingandotherPre-K-12andcommunityeducation-relatedprofessionsrequirestrongacademicpreparation,masteryofpedagogyandotherprofessionalcompetencies,suchascommunicationandinterpersonalskills,cultural
awareness,andprofessionalethics.
Theseprofessionalcompetenciesordispositionsareascriticaltosuccessasthoseintheacademicdomain.
Dispositionsaredefinedastheprofessionalandpersonalcharacteristicsexpectedofprofessionaleducatorsas
delineatedinprofessional,state,andinstitutionalstandards.Allcandidatesareexpectedtodemonstratethedispositionsexpectedofeducatorsincollegecourseworkandfield/internshipsexperiences.
CERTIFICATIONPROGRAMSCabriniUniversity’steacherpreparationprogramsareapprovedbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation,the
PennsylvaniaStateBoardofEducation,andtheNationalAssociationofSchoolDirectorsforTeacherEducation
Certification.CabriniUniversityisamemberoftheAmericanAssociationofCollegesforTeacherEducation(AACTE)andthePennsylvaniaAssociationofCollegesandTeacherEducation(PACTE).
GraduatesofPennsylvania-approvedprogramslegallyqualifyforcertificationinallstatespartytotheInterstateCertificationCompact(seeEducationDepartmentforalistofstates).
CabrinioffersprogramsleadingtoteachingcertificationinPennsylvaniaandreciprocatingstatesinthefollowingareas:
• Middle-Level(4-8)EducationwithConcentrationinEnglish/ReadingandLanguageArts• Pre-K-4• Pre-K-4withSpecialEducationPre-K-8• SecondaryEducation(Biology,Chemistry,English,Communication,Mathematics,SocialStudieswitha
concentrationinHistory,andSpanish)
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Educationmajorswhoplantoteachinaparochialschoolmightwishtominorinreligiousstudiesorsocialjustice.TheReligiousStudiesDepartmentoffersbothminorsdesignedtohelpplacestudentsintheparochialschool
system.Eachminorconsistsofsixcourses(18credits).
CabriniUniversity’s4+1M.Ed.ProgramsallowstudentstoaddEnglishasaSecondLanguageCertificationand
completeamaster’sdegreewithinoneyearfollowinggraduation(includingsummercourses).
ADMISSIONTOTHEDEPARTMENT
StudentsmaymajorinoneofthecertificationtrackslistedaboveorinEducationalStudies.AcceptanceintoCabrini
Universitydoesnotguaranteeadmissiontoaspecificcertificationtrack.Studentsareencouragedtoconsulttheireducationadvisor,individualprogramcoordinatorsortheDepartmentChairtodiscusscertificationrequirements.A
cumulativeQPAof3.0isrequiredinallUniversitycourseworkforstudentsinthemajorsleadingtocertification,and
a2.75forstudentsintheeducationalstudiesmajor.OtherrequirementsprescribedbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation(PDE),includingPraxisCoreoranequivalentexam,thePECTexams,andfieldexperiences,
aredescribedintheEducationDepartmentHandbook.
Studentswishingtotransfercreditsfromotherinstitutionsintothemajorwhichweretakeneight(8)ormoreyears
priortotransferringtoCabrini,mustbereviewedbythedepartmentchairtodetermineiftheymeetPDE
requirements.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumof12creditsatCabrinibeforestudentteaching.Whenastudentenrollsinateachercertificationprogram,allcoursesrequiredfortheteachingcertificatemustbecompletedat
CabriniUniversity
Toenrollin300-or400-leveleducationcourses,studentsmustbeadmittedtotheTeacherEducationDepartment.
Studentswhoaremajoringinotherfieldsandwhowishtotakeeducationcoursesaselectivesmusthavespecial
permissionfromtheTeacherEducationDepartmentChair.Anystudentearninga“C-”orlowerinacourserequiredfortheeducationmajormustrepeatthatcourse.Allcourseworkandfieldexperiencesmustbecompleted
satisfactorilybeforestudentteachingisbegun.
DUE-PROCESSPROCEDURES
Ifcertificationisnotrecommended,thestudentmayappealinwritingtothedepartmentchairforareviewof
theapplication.Theapplicantwillreceiveawrittenstatementfromthechairclearlydefiningthereason(s)forrefusaltorecommendcertification.Acopyofthechair’sletterwillbeforwardedtotheDeanforEducation.The
applicantwillhavetherightofappealtotheDeanforEducation.
FIELDEXPERIENCESANDSTUDENTTEACHING
Beginningwiththesophomoreyear,studentsinthemajorsleadingtocertificationparticipateinafull-dayfield
experienceinlocalschoolseachweek.Seniorsmustarrangetheirowntransportationduringtheirstudentteachingorinternshipsemester.
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THECHILDREN’SSCHOOL
Thepreschool/kindergartenschoolispartoftheTeacherEducationDepartmentandisstaffedbyteacherscertifiedinearlychildhoodeducation.TheChildren’sSchoolprovidesCabriniUniversityeducationstudentswiththe
opportunityforobservation.Inaddition,Pre-K-4majorsareoftenassignedtotheschoolforstudentteachingand
fieldworkexperiences.
MASTEROFEDUCATIONDEGREE
ThePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationgrantedCabriniUniversityapprovaltoofferamasterofeducationdegreein1982.Cabrini’sM.Ed.degreemaybecombinedwithteachercertificationinPre-K-4,specialeducationPre-
K8and7-12,orsecondaryeducation.TheUniversityalsooffersreadingspecialistandEnglishasaSecondLanguage
(ESL)certificationforK-12.Theprogram,approvedbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation,offersrequiredandelectedcoursesineducation.
Personsinterestedinpost-secondaryworkineducation,includingteachercertification,shouldbeawarethatcertificationsareofferedontheundergraduateandgraduatelevels.
Foradditionalinformation,consulttheGraduateCatalogorcontacttheUniversity’sOfficeofGraduateAdmissionsat610.902.8291.
4+1MASTEROFEDUCATIONPROGRAMSIna4+1programastudentisabletocompleteamasterofeducationwithintheyearfollowinggraduation,including
thesummerfollowinggraduation.Abenefitofa4+1programisthatstudentsareabletobegintakinggraduate
coursesasundergraduatestudents.Twocourses(6credits)areallowedtobecountedtowardastudent’sundergraduateandcountedagaintowardagraduatedegree(double-counted).
Cabrinioffers4+1programsleadingtoadditionalcertificationinEnglishasaSecondLanguage.Tobeeligiblefora4+1program,studentsmustmaintainamajorinacertificationtrackasanundergraduate.
Astudentmayapplytoa4+1programinthefirstsemesterofhis/herjunioryearbyapplyingtoCabriniGraduate.
EducationalStudies
Theeducationalstudiesmajorprovidesstudentstheoptionofcompletingtherequirementsforthebachelorof
sciencedegreeineducationwithoutcompletingtherequirementsforthePennsylvaniaInstructionalIteaching
certificate.Studentswillsubstitutetheappropriateinternshipsinlieuofstudentteachinganddonottakesophomoreorjuniorfieldexperiencecourses.
StudentswhowishtomajorinEducationalStudiesneedtoapplyforadmissionattheendofthesophomoreyear.AminimumGPAof2.75isrequired.Acurriculummodelwillbeprovidedforallapplicants.Itispossibleforan
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educationalstudiesmajorto“crossover”intooneoftheeducationareasleadingtothePennsylvaniaInstructionalI
certificate.Specificrequirementsneedtobesatisfied.Pleaseconsultwithaneducationadvisor.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINEDUCATIONALSTUDIES CreditsBIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers 3.5EDU171-ReadingandLanguageArtsI 3EDU172-ReadingandLanguageArtsII 3EDU304-FoundationsofEducation 3EDU308-ClassroomManagement 3EDU320-Middle-Level(4-8)Methods 3EDU380-TheoriesandActivitiesI 3EDU381-TheoriesandActivitiesII 3EDU406-Family,School,andCommunity 3EDU488-Internship 6-12ELE281-TeachingSocialStudiesandSocialJustice 3ELE386-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthI 1.5ELE387-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthII 1.5PHY120-PhysicalSciencesforElementaryTeachers 3.5
RelatedFieldRequirementsEDU289-MovementforChildren 1SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentPsychologyandLearningTheory 3EDU308-ClassroomManagementTechniques 3SPE302-AssessmentI 3SPE320-InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeeds 3SPE406-AssessmentII&Professionalism 3HIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI 3HIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII 3
Totalcreditsformajor 65-71
EducationmajorsarerequiredtocompleteELE386andPHY120concurrentlyandELE387andBIO121concurrently
astheircorerequirements.EducationmajorsshouldtakeMAT107QuantitativeMethodsaspartofthecoreliteraciesrequirements,unlesstheyplaceintoMAT130CalculusI.MAT107isdesignedspecificallyforeducators.
EducationstudentsshouldreadtheInternshipHandbooktodeterminespecificcorerequirements.
Educationmajorswhoplantoteachintheparochialschoolsshouldtakeaminorinreligiousstudiesorsocialjustice.
Studentswhoplantoteachinaclassroomsettingareencouragedtocompletethefollowingcourses:ELE471-ReadingandLanguageArtsIIIandELE481-MathDiscoveries.
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ThismajordoesnotqualifythestudentforaPennsylvaniaInstructionalIteachingcertificate.
Middle-Level(4-8)EducationwithConcentrationinEnglish/ReadingandLanguageArts
Themiddle-leveleducationprogramprovidesthestudentwithopportunitiestoacquiretheskills,knowledge,andattitudesappropriateforteachingchildrenMathematics,Science,SocialStudiesandaconcentrationinEnglish/
ReadingandLanguageinfourththrougheighthgrade.
Experiencesaredesignedtodevelopstudents’understandingofhumandevelopmentandtheteacher-student
learningprocess,aswellastheacquisitionofskillsnecessaryforutilizingtechnologyintheplanningofeffective
instruction.Attentionisalsogiventotheevaluationandpreparationofcurriculummaterialsduringthefieldexperienceandstudentteachingassignment.
EducationmajorsarerequiredtocompleteELE386andPHY120concurrentlyandELE387andBIO121concurrentlyastheircorerequirements.EducationmajorsshouldtakeMAT107QuantitativeMethodsaspartofthecore
literaciesrequirements,unlesstheyplaceintoMAT130CalculusI.MAT107isdesignedspecificallyforeducators.
EducationstudentsshouldreadtheFieldExperienceHandbooktodeterminespecificcorerequirements.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINMIDDLE-LEVEL(4-8)EDUCATIONIN
ENGLISH/READINGANDLANGUAGEARTSPROGRAM CreditsBIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers 3.5EDU171-ReadingandLanguageArtsI 3EDU172-ReadingandLanguageArtsII 3EDU200-SophomoreEnglishLanguageLearnerFieldExperience 1EDU202-SophomoreFieldExperience 1EDU289-MovementforChildren 1EDU302-JuniorFieldExperience 1EDU304-FoundationsofEducation 3EDU308-ClassroomManagementTechniques 3EDU320-Middle-Level(4-8)Methods 3EDU330-JuniorSpecialEducationFieldExperience 1EDU402-Pre-StudentTeaching 2EDU490-StudentTeaching 3-12ELE281-TeachingSocialStudies&SocialJustice 3ELE386-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthI 1.5ELE387-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthII 1.5ELE471-ReadingandLanguageArtsIII 3ELE481-MathDiscoveries 3PHY120-PhysicalSciencesforElementaryTeachers 3.5
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SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory 3SPE302-AssessmentI 3SPE320-InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeeds 3
RelatedContentRequirementsBIO171-BiologicalPerspectivesofEnvironmentalScience 3ENG307-LiteratureforYoungAdults 3EnglishElectives 6EnglishLiteratureElective 3HIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI 3HIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII 3MAT117AlgebraandTrigonometry 3POL206-ComparativeGovernment 3SEC303-ReadingandCommunicationinContentAreas 3
Totalcreditsformajor 83–92
Pre-K-4Education
ThePre-K-4programisdesignedtopreparestudentstomakesoundjudgmentsconcerningtheneeds,abilities,
andbehaviorofyoungchildrenandtoplancurriculum,materials,andteachingstrategiesconduciveforaneffective
learningenvironmentingradesPre-K-4.TheprogrammeetstherequirementsforthePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationCertificate,Pre-K-4Education.
EducationmajorsarerequiredtocompleteELE386andPHY120concurrentlyandELE387andBIO121concurrentlyastheircorerequirements.EducationmajorsshouldtakeMAT107QuantitativeMethodsaspartofthecore
literaciesrequirements,unlesstheyplaceintoMAT130CalculusI.MAT107isdesignedspecificallyforeducators.
Beginninginthesophomoreyear,studentsparticipateinfieldexperienceseachWednesdayforthefullday.All
courseworkineducationandrelatedfieldsmustbecompletedbeforebeginningstudentteaching.Noothercourses
maybetakenwiththestudentteachingsemesterwithoutspecialpermission.
EducationstudentsshouldreadtheTeacherEducationHandbookandFieldExperienceHandbooktodetermine
specificcorerequirements.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEPRE-K-4EDUCATIONPROGRAM CreditsBIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers 3.5EDU171-ReadingandLanguageArtsI 3EDU172-ReadingandLanguageArtsII 3
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EDU200-SophomoreEnglishLanguageLearnerFieldExperience 1EDU202-SophomoreFieldExperience 1EDU289-MovementforChildren 1EDU302-JuniorFieldExperience 1EDU304-FoundationsofEducation 3EDU308-ClassroomManagementTechniques 3EDU330-JuniorSpecialEducationFieldExperience 1EDU380-TheoriesandActivitiesI 3EDU381-TheoriesandActivitiesII 3EDU402-Pre-StudentTeaching 2EDU406-Family,School,andCommunity 3EDU490-StudentTeaching 3-12ELE281-TeachingSocialStudies&SocialJustice 3ELE386-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthI 1.5ELE387-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthII 1.5ELE471-ReadingandLanguageArtsIII 3ELE481-MathDiscoveries 3PHY120-PhysicalScienceforElementaryTeachers 3.5SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory 3SPE302-AssessmentI 3SPE320-InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeeds 3SPE406-AssessmentII&Professionalism 3
RelatedContentRequirementsHIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI 3HIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII 3Electivesfromanydepartment 0-15
Totalcreditsformajor 68
Pre-K-4EducationwithSpecialEducationPre-K-8
ThespecialeducationPre-K-8curriculumpreparesteacherstounderstandtheirprofessionalroles,includingthe
historyandlegalimplications,andthenatureofstudentswithspecialneeds.Theprogramprovidestechniquesforcreatinganeducationalenvironmentwhereallstudentshaveequalopportunitytodevelopacademicallyaswellas
socially.
Thecurriculumstressesassessment,planning,includingIEPdevelopmentandimplementation,evaluation,andinstructionalmethodsinrelationtotheoriesofgrowth,development,andbasiclearningtheory.Teachersalsolearn
toconsideraffectiveneeds,toimplementbehaviormanagementprinciplesandtomanagethelearning
environment.
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TheprogrammeetstherequirementsforthePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationCertificate,Teacherofthe
Mentallyand/orPhysicallyHandicapped.SpecialEducationPre-K-8mayonlybecompletedinconjunctionwithaPre-K-4Educationcertification.
Beginninginthesophomoreyear,studentsparticipateinfieldexperienceseachWednesdayforthefullday.Studentsareassignedtoavarietyofspecialeducationsettingssothatbeforeenteringthestudentteaching
situation,eachstudentwillhaveparticipatedinfivedifferentprogramsforexceptionalchildrenandadults.Itis
recommendedthatstudentscompletetwo7-weekstudentteachingplacementsindifferentsettings;however,itispossibleforastudenttoelecttocompletestudentteachinginone14-weekplacement.Allcourseworkineducation
andrelatedfieldsmustbecompletedbeforebeginningstudentteaching.Noothercoursesmaybetakenwiththe
studentteachingsemesterwithoutspecialpermission.
EducationmajorsarerequiredtocompleteELE386andPHY120concurrentlyandELE387andBIO121concurrently
astheircorerequirements.EducationmajorsshouldtakeMAT107QuantitativeMethodsaspartofthecoreliteraciesrequirements,unlesstheyplaceintoMAT130CalculusI.MAT107isdesignedspecificallyforeducators.
Note:Somecoursesareofferedonlyineveningorthelateafternoon.Mostspecialeducationcoursesareofferedonlyonesemestereachyear.Considerthesequenceofcourseofferingswhenplanningacompleteprogram.
SeethePre-K-4educationsectionformoreinformation.
REQUIREMENTSFORPRE-K-4ELEMENTARYWITHPRE-K-8SPECIALEDUCATIONPROGRAM
CreditsBIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers 3.5EDU171-ReadingandLanguageArtsI 3EDU172-ReadingandLanguageArtsII 3EDU200-SophomoreEnglishLanguageLearnerFieldExperience 1EDU202-SophomoreFieldExperience 1EDU289-MovementforChildren 1EDU302-JuniorFieldExperience 1EDU304-FoundationsofEducation 3EDU308-ClassroomManagementTechniques 3EDU330-JuniorSpecialEducationFieldExperience 1EDU380-TheoriesandActivitiesI 3EDU381-TheoriesandActivitiesII 3EDU402-Pre-StudentTeaching 2EDU406-Family,School,andCommunity 3EDU490-StudentTeaching 6ELE281-TeachingSocialStudiesandSocialJustice 3ELE386-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthI 1.5ELE387-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthII 1.5ELE471-ReadingandLanguageArtsIII 3ELE481-MathDiscoveries 3PHY120-PhysicalSciencesforElementaryTeachers 3.5
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SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory 3SPE205-LegalandEthicalIssues 3*SPE221-HighIncidenceDisabilities 3*SPE302-AssessmentI 3SPE312-AutismSpectrumDisordersandOtherIssuesandTrends 3*SPE320-InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeeds 3SPE360-LowIncidenceDisabilities 3*SPE406-AssessmentII&Professionalism 3SPE491-StudentTeaching 6
RelatedContentRequirementsHIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI 3HIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII 3Electivesfromanydepartment 0-11
Totalcreditsformajor 77-89
*SPE205,221,312,and360areonlyrequiredcoursesforthespecialeducationcertification.
SecondaryEducation
Incooperationwithotheracademicdepartments,studentscanpreparetoteachacontentareaonthesecondary
level(grades7-12).Majorsincludebiology,chemistry,communication,English,mathematicsandsocialstudies(withaconcentrationinhistory).
Studentsmajorintheirselectedcontentareaanddeclaresecondaryeducationasasecondmajor.
StudentswhomajorinSpanishmaygetK-12certificationincooperationwithEasternUniversityandmusttake
threecreditsoflinguisticsinadditiontothe39creditslistedhere.
Creditforstudentteachingandpracticumisgrantedonapass/failbasis.Forcertification,studentsmustcomplete
themajor/disciplinecourserequirements,ECG100,theUniversity’smathrequirements,maintaina3.0GPA,and
passthePraxisCOREorequivalenttestandappropriatePraxisIIexams.Studentstakeaprofessionalsequenceofeducationcoursesandparticipateinsecondaryschoolfieldexperiences.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHESECONDARYEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION Credits489-MethodsinSubjectArea 3EDU200-SophomoreEnglishLanguageLearnerFieldExperience* 1EDU302-JuniorFieldExperience* 1EDU304-FoundationsofEducation 3EDU330-JuniorSpecialEducationFieldExperience* 1SEC202-SophomoreFieldExperienceinSecondaryEducation* SEC303-ReadingandCommunicationinContentAreas 3SEC389-SeminarinSecondaryEducation 4SEC402-SeniorFieldExperienceinSecondaryEducation 2
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SEC490-StudentTeachingandPracticum 12SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory 3SPE302AssessmentI 3SPE320InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeeds 3
Totalcreditsforcertification 39
*Thisistherecommendedsequenceoffieldexperience;however,thissequenceisnotalwayspossible.Secondarycertificationcandidatesarerequiredtocomplete3creditsoffieldexperiencefromthefollowinglist:EDU200,SEC
202,EDU302,andEDU330.
Note:Certificationcredithourrequirementsmaycauseastudenttoexceeddegreecredithourrequirements.
StudentsshouldreadtheFieldExperienceHandbooktodeterminespecificrequirementsandconsultwiththe
secondaryeducationcoordinatoranddepartmentchair,aswellastheiracademicadvisor.
UrbanEducationMinor
TheUrbanEducationminorprovidesstudentswithunderstandingsofthecomplexityandchallengeofproviding
qualityeducationforstudentsinurbaneducationalsettings.Italsoaimstoexposestudentstocritical,global,and
historicalperspectivesinthecross-examinationofequity,access,andsocialjusticeissuesintraditionalandnon-traditionalurbanschools(K-12)andeducationalprograms.
Studentswillinquiredeeplyintoissuessuchastheimpactofpoverty,highstakestesting,corporateandcommunitybasedreformsandresourcedistributiononurbanschoolsandcommunities.Uponcompletion,studentswillhave
hadatransformativeeducationalexperiencethatmayextendintotheirfuturecareersaseducatorsandsocial
justiceadvocates.
Thesix-courseprogramofstudyoffersinterdisciplinaryapproachestothestudyofurbaneducation.Thecourses
exposestudentstoacrossexaminationofequity,access,andsocialjusticeissuesintraditionalandnon-traditionalurbanschools(K-12)andeducationalprograms.Multipleperspectiveswillbeusedtoengageinscholarlyinquiryof
urbaneducationtopics,suchascommunity-based,national,global,critical,andhistoricalperspectives.
TheUrbanEducationminorprovidescoursesthatwillsharpenstudents’capacitiestoconsidertheroleofeducation
reformandschoolpoliciesandpracticesamongvariousconstituenciesinurbanschoolcommunities.Theurban
educationminorwillprovideacomprehensivesurveyofthekeycomponentsofeducationpolicyandpractice,andtheintersectionsofrace,gender,andsocio-economicclassontheeducationalexperiencesofdiversechildren.They
willalsolearnhowtoconnecttheliteratureandtheirfieldexperiencestobroaderconcerns,suchasthe
implicationsofglobalism,neoliberalism,andprivatizationonurbaneducation.
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Theminorprovidesstudentsagreaterunderstandingofthefactorsthatpromotestudents’resilience,academic
achievement,andpathwaystowardpost-secondarysuccess.Studentswillbeencouragedtouseresearch-basedapproachestounderstandtheinnerworkingsofdifferenturbanschooltypes,toidentifyproblems,andtoconsider
holisticsolutionstobolsterschoolefficacy.
Furthermore,UrbanEducationMinorstudentswilllearnmoreaboutresearchoninnovativereforms,culturally
responsivestrategies,andevidence-basedpracticesdesignedtopromotestudentsuccessinurbanschools.
Studentswillbeintroducedtootherpertinentfactorsthataffecturbanschoolsincludingchangingpatternsinneighborhoods,familydynamicsandconstitution,unemployment,re-segregation,academicachievementamong
diversestudentgroups,andtheschool-to-prisonpipeline.Studentswillinterrogatehowthesevariousissuesimpact
howschoolisexperiencedanddelivered.
Asstudentslearnaboutchallenges,theywillalsolearnabout“communityculturalwealth”andthelegacyofstudent
andcommunityactivismtoimproveschoolexperiencesandoutcomesofstudentsfromcontemporaryandhistoricallydisadvantagedgroups(Yosso,2005).
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINURBANEDUCATION UrbanEducationMinorCoreRequirements CreditsEDU225HistoryofEducationalSocialMovements 3EDU325ContemporaryIssuesinUrbanEducation 3 EDU335UrbanEducationSeminar 3EDU425UrbanEducationResearch 3
UrbanEducationElectiveCourseRequirements Twoelectivesfromanydepartment(tobedeterminedwiththestudent’sadvisor) 6Totalcreditsforminor 18
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SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesTheSchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesconsistsofeightacademicdepartmentsofferingnumerousacademicmajorsandminorsthataredesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopabroadarrayofskillsandcontentknowledgeassociatedwithcareerandlifesuccess.Ourundergraduateprogramsallowstudentstoparticipateintransformativeeducationalexperiences,suchasstudyabroad,student-facultyresearch,andcommunityservice,andourflexiblegraduateprogramsprovidestudentswithrigorous,advancededucationinspecializedareasofstudy.Undergraduatestudentscompletingourprogramsarewellpreparedforlifeaftercollege,whetherthatinvolvesenteringtheworkforceorenteringagraduateorprofessionalschool,andstudentscompletingourgraduateprogramsarewellpositionedforadvancementintheircareers.Pleaseseethedepartmentsectionsofthecatalogueformoredetailaboutourprograms.TheofficefortheSchoolHumanitiesandSocialSciencesislocatedinGraceHallRoom203andcanbereachedatSchoolofHSS@cabrini.eduor610.902.1068.MarkKiselica,PhDDean,SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesDepartmentsEnglishHistoryandPoliticalSciencePhilosophyandLiberalStudiesPsychologyReligiousStudiesRomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesSocialWorkSociologyandCriminologyProgramOfferingsMajors
EnglishDepartment: English-TracksinLiteracyandCulturalStudies,SecondaryEducationCertification,orWritingGenderandBodyStudiesWriting
HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment: AmericanStudiesBlackStudiesHistory-TracksinU.S.HistoryorWorldHistoryPoliticalScience
PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartment: LiberalStudiesPhilosophy
PsychologyDepartment: PsychologyReligiousStudiesDepartment: ReligiousStudiesRomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment: Italian
SpanishSocialWorkDepartment: SocialWorkSociologyandCriminologyDepartment: Criminology
SociologyInterdisciplinaryProgram: IndividualizedMajor
Minors
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EnglishDepartment: EnglishGenderandBodyStudiesTheaterWriting
HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment: BlackStudiesEnvironmentalStudiesHistoryPoliticalScience
PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartment: PhilosophyPsychologyDepartment: PsychologyReligiousStudiesDepartment: ReligiousStudiesRomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment: Italian
LatinAmericanStudiesSpanish
SociologyandCriminologyDepartment: CriminologySociology
InterdisciplinaryPrograms: IndividualizedMinorSocialJustice
CertificatesEnglishDepartment: WritingRomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment: Spanish
CertificationsEnglishDepartment: SecondaryEducation-EnglishHistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment: SecondaryEducation-SocialStudies(conc.-History)RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment: SecondaryEducation-Spanish
ConcentrationsEnglishDepartment: FilmandMediaStudies
TheaterWomen’sStudies
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EnglishDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
EnglishWithintheEnglishDepartment,thecourseofferingsservefourinterrelatedpurposes:
1. Englishmajors,whatevertheirfocusorcareeraspirations,oughttobecriticalthinkers,lifelonglearners,anddisplayacommandingmasteryofthesequalities.Englishmajorsaretrainedtobeshrewdinterpretersofcultureandpracticed,articulatewriterswithskillstransferabletoanyprofessionrequiringeloquenceofwriting,speech,andthought.
2. Englishmajorsarementoredtodisplayacomprehensiveunderstandingofliterarytraditions,aswellasthechangesandchallengestothosetraditionsposedbynewperspectivesandnewmedia.Aspartofthatawareness,majorsareexposedtocontemporaryliteraryandculturaltheory,aswellasthesignalachievementsofliteraryartistspastandpresent.
3. TheDepartmentofEnglishfostersadistinctivecultureofstudyandachievementwithinwhichavarietyofeducationalandprofessionalgoalsmaybepursuedincluding:careersinSecondaryEducation;graduatestudyinEnglishorotherdisciplines;workinthebusinessornon-profitworlds;careersaswritersandeditorsinpublishingandsocialmedia;entranceintoprofessionalschoolsoflawandhigherlearning;oranycareerpathinwhichstronganalyticalandcommunicativeskillsareprized.
4. Englishisanidealchoiceforstudentslookingnotmerelyforinterestingcoursesorconcentrationswithinamajor,butforadisciplinetopaircreativelywithothermajorsorprogramsattheUniversity.
StudentsmajoringorminoringinEnglishdiscoveraworldofinvigoratingintellectualexperiencesandfuturecareeropportunities.
TheimportantwritingandinformationliteracyinstructionthatstudentsreceiveinourdepartmentareapplicabletoallfieldsofacademicandprofessionalendeavorattheUniversity.
WhilemanyEnglishmajorsdofollowmoretraditionalpaths,suchasteachingorgraduatestudy,todaytherangeofprofessionalusestowhichanEnglishmajormaybeputisgrowingeverwider.
StudentscommittingthemselvestoEnglishstudiesbecomethoughtful,analytical,andarticulateprofessionalsinallwalksoflife.Fromthecorporateworldtothepublishingindustrytothelegalprofessionandbeyond,Englishmajors
haveincommonessentialandtransferableskillsthatcanbeappliedtoanyrewardingendeavor.
TheseskillsarederivedinlargepartfromEnglishmajors’encounterswithideasthatrequireanappreciationofthe
nuancesandambiguitiesofhumaninteraction.
Bylearningtobecriticalreadersofdifficulttexts,andbycomingtogripswithdifferentvoicesandperspectivesin
thosetexts,Englishstudentsbecomeadaptablelearnerswhoseintellectualunderstandingcanbeappliedtoalmost
anyvocationorlineofwork.
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ThelifelongskillsnurturedintheDepartmentofEnglishinclude:thecapacitytocommunicateeffectivelyinwritten
andoralform;theabilitytoabsorb,synthesize,andrelayinsightstodiverseaudiences;andtheproficiencytothriveinwhatisanincreasinglyinformation-drivenageandeconomy.
EnglishmajorsalsomaybecertifiedinsecondaryeducationandpreparedtoteachEnglishonthesecondarylevel.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Englishmajorswillachievethefollowing:• MajorTraditions:FamiliaritywithmajortraditionsofBritishandAmericanliterature,authors(including
womenandpeopleofcolor),works,andgenresintheirculturalandhistoricalcontexts• TextAnalysis:Abilitytoengagewithaliterarytextorotherculturalartifact,drawinguponthe
critical,aesthetic,analytical,andsocialskillsappropriateforamemberofthecontemporary,liberallyeducatedcommunity.
• Theory&Methods:Abilitytoapplytheoreticalapproachestothestudyand/orteachingofliteratureorotherculturalartifacts
• InformationLiteracy:Informationliteracyskillstofind,retrieve,evaluate,andpresentinformationrelevanttoanissueorproblem,usingappropriateattribution
• WritingProficiency&OralProficiency:WrittenandoralcommandoftheEnglishlanguagethatreflectsitspotentialasacommunicativeandcreativemedium.
• Values&Diversity:Abilitytocriticallyinterrogatethesocial,historical,aesthetic,andethicaldimensionsofliteraryandculturalartifacts.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINENGLISH:
CreditsENG290-LiteraryTheory&CulturalStudies 3ENG299-SophomoreProfessionalDevelopmentSeminar 1ENG315-Shakespeare 3ASingleAuthorcourse(beyondShakespeare): 3ENG311–SpenserorENG313–ChaucerorENG316–MiltonorENG339–ToniMorrisonorENG357–J.D.Salinger TwoSurveycourses: 6ENG302–BritishLiteratureI,and/or323–BritishLiterature2,and/or351-19thCenturyAmericanLiterature,and/or352–ModernAmericanLiteratureENGLiteratureelectives 15ENG403SeniorCapstone/ThesisExperience 3
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ENGLISHSECONDARYEDUCATION
TheEnglishmajorwithSecondaryEducationcertification(adoublemajorinEnglishandSecondaryEducation,withspecificrequirementstosatisfyPDErequirements)providesthedisciplinaryunderstandingnecessarytoengagein
Englishclassroomteaching.TherequiredEnglishcoursesaredesignedto:1. providestudentswithabroadandcompetentunderstandingoftheAmericanandBritishliterarytraditions,
aswellasthevariouscriticallensesthroughwhichliteratureisdiscussed2. helpstudentsunderstandthewritingprocessanditsapplicationsinthecontemporaryclassroom3. engagestudentsindiscipline-specificpedagogicalpracticesdesignedtomeettheuniqueneedsofmiddleand
highschoollevelEnglishlanguageandliteraturelearnersNote:TheEnglishmajorwithSecondaryEducationcertificationisdesignedinaccordancewiththePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationrequirementsforstudentswhowishtoteachEnglishatthemiddleandhighschoollevels.StudentswhowishtobecertifiedinEnglishbythestateofPennsylvaniaasundergraduatesshoulddeclareSecondaryEducation(SEC)asasecondmajorinordertocompletethestandardssetforthbythestate.TheSecondaryEducationmajorcanbefoundintheEducationsectionofthecatalog.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINENGLISH:SECONDARYEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONINENGLISH* CreditsENG/COM221-TheWritingProcess:TheoryandTutoring 3ENG290-LiteraryTheoryandCulturalStudies 3ENG299-SophomoreProfessionalDevelopmentSeminar 1ENG302-BritishLiteratureI 3ENG323-BritishLiteratureII 3ENG307-LiteratureforYoungAdults 3ENG315-Shakespeare 3ENG/COM/THE340-PublicSpeaking 3ENG351-NineteenthCenturyAmericanLiterature 3ENG352-ModernAmericanLiterature 3ENG379-IntroductiontotheStudyofLanguage 3ENG403-SeniorCapstone/ThesisExperience 3ENG489-English/CommunicationCurriculumandMethods 3
Totalcreditsformajor 37
Note:ENG489doesnotcounttowardmajorrequirementsbuttowardstudents’professionalstudiesinEducation.*ForTeachingCertification,studentsmustdeclareandsuccessfullycompleteasecondmajorinSecondaryEducation
(SEC).
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ENGLISHANDWRITINGMINORS
TheEnglishDepartmentoffersminorsinEnglishorWritingmadeupof18creditsofEnglishcoursesatthe200-levelorhigher.
TheEnglishminorandWritingminorareenrichingadditionsforstudentsinanyfieldwhowishtogainamore-informedappreciationforliteratureandthelanguagearts,aswellasstudentswhodesireadditionalwriting
instructionandsupporttomeettheirprofessionalgoals.
StudentsdeclaringaminorEnglishorWritingwillimprovetheirbasicproficienciesasbothreadersandwritersas
theypreparefortheprofessionalworkplaceoftheirchoice.
StudentswishingtominorinEnglishorWritingshouldapplytotheEnglishDepartmentchair.
ENGLISHCONCENTRATIONSEnglishmajors,attheiroption,mayfocusononeormoreconcentrationswithinthedepartment.Theseoptional,
specializedareasofstudyareofferedtofocusstudentworkinthemajorandinclude:a)FilmandMediaStudies,
b)Theater,andc)Women’sStudies.
Specificrequirementsareoutlinedbelowforeachconcentration;eachconcentrationrequiresthededicationofa
minimumof12-electivecreditstoacourseofstudydevelopedbythestudentinconsultationwiththestudent’sfacultyadvisor.Notethattherequiredcourseineachconcentrationisideallytakenfirst;however,studentsare
permittedtotaketheirconcentrationcoursesinanyordergiventheirschedulingneedsandinterests.
Althoughsomecourseslistedherecounttowardsmorethanoneconcentration,studentspursuingtwoormore
concentrationsmayonlycountagivencoursetowardonesuchconcentration.AtthediscretionoftheEnglish
Departmentchair,coursesotherthanthoselistedheremaybeapprovedascountingtowardsanEnglishconcentration.
A.ConcentrationinFilmandMediaStudiesENG213-TheAestheticsofFilm
Plus,anythreecoursesfromthefollowing: • ENG206-FilmHistory:TheFirst50Years• ENG208-FilmHistory:TheLast60Years• ENG227-DifficultMen:MasculinityandMedia• ENG228-SocialRealisminLiteratureandtheMedia• ENG263-BooktoFilm• ENG335-ImagesofWomeninLiteratureandMedia• ENG342-ThePoliticsofFilm• ENG343-TheArtofFilmDirecting• H-ENG344-HonorsEnglish:TelevisionasNarrativeArt• ENG345-FilmGenre:AWorkinProgress
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• ENG/THE380-Scriptwriting• ENG201/301-SpecialTopicsinLiteraturecoursesasapprovedbythedepartmentchair
B.ConcentrationinTheater
ENG/THE280-Acting
orENG/THE380-Scriptwriting
or
ENG/THE384-TheaterDirectingPlus,anythreecoursesfromthefollowing:
• ENG/THE275-Drama• ENG/THE280-Acting*• ENG/THE281–MusicalTheatreMovement • ENG/THE289-OnStage—Live(CCA213)• ENG/THE340-PublicSpeaking• ENG/THE380-Scriptwriting*• ENG/THE381-Improvisation:CreativeDrama• ENG/THE382–AppliedInstructioninTheatre• ENG/THE384-TheaterDirecting*• ENG/THE385-MusicalTheater• ENG/THE386-MusicalTheaterChoreography• ENG/THE387-ActinginNewPlays• ENG/THE388-AdvancedActing• ENG/THE201/301-SpecialTopicsinLiteraturecoursesasapprovedbythedepartmentchair
*Ifnotcountedastherequiredcourse
C.ConcentrationinWomen’sStudies
ENG253-BodiesofLiterature:Women’sStudiesintheArtsandHumanities
Plus,anythreecoursesfromthefollowing:• ENG250–IntroductiontoBodyStudies• ENG325–QueerTheory• ENG328-AsianAmericanWomenWriters• ENG329-WomenandSexuality• H-ENG330-HonorsEnglish:TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture• ENG335-ImagesofWomeninLiterature&Media• ENG336-AfricanAmericanWomenWriters• ENG338-FeministTheory&GenderStudies• ENG339-ToniMorrison• ENG341-InMyBody:TheBeautyandAestheticsofBody• ENG201/301-SpecialTopicsinLiteraturecoursesasapprovedbythedepartmentchair
PRE-PROFESSIONALWRITINGCERTIFICATE
TheDepartmentofEnglishoffersa12–15-creditPre-ProfessionalWritingCertificatetocomplementthearrayof
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writinginstructionoptionsavailabletostudentsofalldisciplines(includingthemajorandminorinEnglish&
Writing).ThePre-ProfessionalWritingCertificateisaconcisesequenceofwritingintensivecoursestailoredtothedisciplinaryneedsofindividualstudents,theirabilities,andtheirprojectedcareerpaths.
Theappliedfocusofthecertificatecoursesequenceisanattractiveandnaturaladditiontovirtuallyanycourseofundergraduatestudy.Studentswillhavethebenefitof“CertificateinPre-professionalWriting”ontheiracademic
transcriptwhentheygraduate.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEPRE-PROFESSIONALWRITINGCERTIFICATE
Credits
ENG100-IntroductiontoBasicWriting* 3ENG200-BasicWritingII 3
or
ENG207-TheCreativeEye 3ENG221-TheWritingProcess 3
ENG234-WritingforLeadership 3
COM332–WritingfortheWorkplace 3Totalcreditsforcertificate 12–15
*StudentswhodonothaveidentifieddevelopmentalneedswilltakeENG207:TheCreativeEye.StudentswhoenterthecertificatethroughENG100willbeaskedtocompleteENG100and200inlieuofENG207.Thesecourses
promotethefundamentalproficienciesrequiredtobecomesuccessfulcertificatecandidates.
StudentswhoparticipateinthePre-professionalWritingCertificateProgramatCabriniCollegewill:
• enlargethescopeoftheirrhetoricalknowledge(i.e.,tounderstandhowvariouswritingmodesshapecommunication)
• developamasteryofwritingconventions• demonstratetheimportanceofprocess(drafting,editing,andrevision)tothedevelopmentofsuccessful
texts• improvetheirpre-professionalcapacitiestocomplementtheirindividualcareergoals
ENGLISHHONORSPROGRAMStudentswhomeetthefollowingEnglishDepartmentrequirementswillgraduatewithhonorsinthemajor:
1. aminimumcumulativeGPAinEnglishof3.52. aminimumcumulativeoverallGPAof3.03. activemembershipinSigmaTauDelta,thenationalhonorsocietyforEnglish4. presentationofthestudent’scapstonepaperorsomeotherindependentresearchprojectinapublicforum
Thepublicpresentationmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,anoralorposterpresentationofthepaperorprojectaspartoftheCollege’sUndergraduateArts,Research,andScholarshipSymposium,publicationofcreativeworkin
theWoodcrestmagazine,orpresentationbeforetheSEPCHEHonorscolloquium.
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SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
AQPAof2.33(C+)isrequiredinEnglishforthemajororminor.Nocoursewithagradeof“D+”orloweriscountedtowardthemajor.
COURSEDESCRIPTIONSCoursesatthe200-levelareopentoallstudentsaselectives.While300-levelcoursesaredesignedformajorsand
minors,non-majorsareeligibletotakethesecoursesaselectiveandcorerequirementswhereappropriate.
All200-and300-levelcoursesintheDepartmentofEnglisharewritingintensiveandrepresentanexcellentlearning
opportunityforanystudent,regardlessofability,whowantstodevelopthisessentialproficiency.
GenderandBodyStudiesTheGenderandBodyStudiesMajorandMinorintellectuallygroundstudentsinthetexts,theoreticalframeworks,andculturalinfluencesthatdefinethescholarlydisciplinesofGenderandBodyStudies.Studentsinthisprogramwillbecomeversedinandapplyfeministandgendertheoriesastheyexaminetherangeofculturalpracticesandsocialinfluencesthatshapeourperceptionsofgender,sexuality,andbodies.Theconceptsofdiversity,inclusivity,anddispositionwillinformmanyofthecourses,asstudentsexploreculturalrepresentationsandsocialconstructionsofbodyimage,race,class,gender,ability,andsexuality.ThepurposeofthisprogramistoexposestudentstothehistoricaltrajectoryofGenderStudiesanditsimpactonsocialjusticeissuesincontemporarysocietyandtoencourageundergraduateresearchintheemergingareaofBodyStudies.Throughthisreadingandwritingintensiveprogram,studentswillbecomeshrewdinterpretersofcultureanddistinctivecommunicatorsinoralandwrittenform.Studentswhopursuethismajor/minorwillbecomecriticalandcreativethinkerswhoarewell-preparedforavarietyofcareersandgraduatestudy.StudentsinthisprogramwillalsobeabletoparticipateintheNationalUndergraduateBodyImageConferencethatishostedbienniallyatCabriniUniversity.AnystudentwhowishestodeclareamajororminorinGenderandBodyStudiesshouldseetheChairoftheDepartmentofEnglish.LEARNINGOUTCOMESGenderandBodyStudiesmajorswill:
• demonstratewrittenandoralcommandoftheEnglishlanguagethatreflectsitspotentialasacommunicative,persuasive,andcreativemedium
• demonstrateinformationliteracyskillstofind,retrieve,evaluate,andpresentinformationrelevanttoanissueorproblem,usingappropriateattribution
• demonstratetheintersectionsanddistinctionsbetweenGenderStudies,Women’sStudies,andBodyStudies,andarticulatethemajorhistoricalmomentswithinthesefields
• analyzetextsusingavarietyoftheoreticalperspectivesandapproachesrelatedtogender,feminist,andqueertheories
• analyzehowsocietalinstitutionsandpowerstructuresimpacthumanexperiencebasedonindividualsex,gender,andbody
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• articulateconnectionsbetweeninternational,national,andlocalissuesrelatedtoGenderandBodyStudiesandtheirrelationshiptohumanrightsandsocialjustice
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINGENDERANDBODYSTUDIESRequiredfortheMajor: CreditsGBS253-BodiesofLiterature 3GBS250-IntroductiontoBodyStudies 3GBS326-AppliedInstructioninWomen’sStudies 1GBS338-FeministTheoryandGenderStudies 3ENG403-SeniorCapstone 3Totalrequiredcredits 13ElectiveCourses: (Selectsixcoursesinthreedifferentdisciplines) GBS325-QueerTheory 3GBS227-DifficultMen:MasculinityandtheMedia 3ENG228-SocialRealisminLiteratureandtheMedia 3ENG290-LiteraryTheoryandCulturalStudies 3ENG328-AsianAmericanWomenWriters 3GBS329-WomenandSexuality 3H-ENG330-TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture 3GBS335-ImagesofWomeninLiteratureandMedia 3ENG336-African-AmericanWomenWriters 3ENG339-ToniMorrison 3GBS341-InMyBody:TheBeautyandAestheticsofBody 3ENG201/301-SpecialTopicsinLiterature(mustbeapprovedbytheEnglishDepartmentChair) 3HIS419-WomenandHistory 3PHI275-PhilosophyofWomen 3PSY280-MediaInfluencesandPsychologicalDevelopment 3REL311-WomeninReligionandSociety 3SOW211-SkinDeep:ExposingValuesinBeautyCulture 3RecommendedGeneralEducationCoursesBIO177-HealthandtheHumanBody 3BIO173-GeneticsandHeredity 3Totalcreditsformajor 37REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINGENDERANDBODYSTUDIESRequiredCourses CreditsGBS253-BodiesofLiterature 3GBS250-IntroductiontoBodyStudies 3GBS338-FeministTheoryandGenderStudies 3ElectiveCourses
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(Selectthreecoursesintwodifferentdisciplines)GBS227-DifficultMen:MasculinityandtheMedia 3ENG228-SocialRealisminLiteratureandtheMedia 3ENG290-LiteraryTheoryandCulturalStudies 3GBS325-QueerTheory 3GBS326-AppliedInstructionInWomen’sStudies(mustberepeatedthreetimes) 1ENG328-AsianAmericanWomenWriters 3GBS329-WomenandSexuality 3H-ENG330-TheorizingBeautyInLiteratureandCulture 3GBS335-ImagesofWomenInLiteratureandMedia 3ENG336-African-AmericanWomenWriters 3ENG339-ToniMorrison 3GBS341-InMyBody:TheBeautyandAestheticsofBody 3ENG201/301-SpecialTopicsInLiterature(mustbeapprovedbytheEnglishDepartmentChair) 3HIS419-WomenandHistory 3PHI275-PhilosophyofWomen 3PSY280-MediaInfluencesandPsychologicalDevelopment 3REL311-WomenInReligionandSociety 3SOW211-SkinDeep:ExposingValuesInBeautyCulture 3Totalcreditsforminor 18
TheaterCabriniUniversityoffersavarietyoftheatercoursesforstudentswhowishtostudyspecificdimensionsofthetheaterarts,aswellasstudentswhochoosetopursuetheTheaterMinor.Exploringtheirinterestseitheronstageorbehindthescenes,studentscanlearnabouttheaterperformance,scriptwriting,productionanddesign,aswellastheaterhistory.StudentsparticipatinginourTheaterprogram(ascasualstudents,concentrators,orminors)alsohavetheopportunitytoparticipateinastudyabroadexperienceinLondon,England,withCabrinifacultyandworkingtheaterprofessionals.Additionally,theprogramaccommodatesEducationmajorswhoelecttheTheaterMinortocontributetotheirfutureschool’sdramaticartsprogram.LEARNINGOUTCOMESStudentswhoparticipateintheTheaterMinoratCabriniUniversitywill:
• enlargetheiraestheticsensitivity,creativity,andartisticintegrity• developcompetencyinacting,theatreeducation,scriptwriting,directing,orproductionanddesign• demonstrateaninformedunderstandingoftheatreandhowthetheaterartsenrichourculturallife• improvetheirknowledgeoftheatrehistory,dramaticliterature,dramaticanddancetheory,aswellas
currenttrendsintheartsREQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINTHEATRE
Credits
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Selecttwoofthefollowingclasses(6credits):• THE/ENG280-Acting 3• THE/ENG380-Scriptwriting 3• THE/ENG384-TheaterDirecting 3
Selectfourofthefollowingclasses(12credits):• THE/ENG275-Drama 3• THE/ENG280-Acting(ifnotcountedasoneofthetworequiredcourses) 3• THE/ENG289/CCA213-OnStageLive-InLondon 3• THE/ENG340-PublicSpeaking 3• THE/ENG380-Scriptwriting(ifnotcountedasoneofthetworequiredcourses) 3• THE/ENG382-TheaterPracticum(toamaximumof6credits) 1-3• THE/ENG384-TheaterDirecting(ifnotcountedasoneofthetworequiredcourses) 3• THE/ENG385-MusicalTheater 3• THE/ENG387-ActinginNewPlays 3• THE/ENG388-AdvancedActing 3• THE/ENG385-MusicalTheaterChoreography 3• THE/ENG201/301-SpecialTopicsinLiterature(asapprovedbytheEnglishChair) 3
Totalcreditsfortheminor 18Note:StudentsmaypetitiontheEnglishDepartmentChairtosubstituteuptosixcreditsofrelevantcourseworkfromoutsideoftheminor.
WritingTheWritingmajorisdesignedtomeettheuniqueneedsofstudentswhowishto:
1. focustheirdisciplinaryemphasisonwritingacrossmultiplegenres,and2. gainanunderstandingofhowliterarytraditionshavehelpedtoshapethevariousmodesofwritten
communication.Tothisend,studentsenrolledintheWritingmajorselectninecreditsofliterature-basedgenreorsurveycoursesinadditiontotheirwritingelectivestoachieveafoundationalunderstandingoftheuniquecharacteristicsofliterarygenresandtheirdevelopmentovertime.Inadditiontocreativewriting,theWritingmajoroffersopportunitiesforstudentstodeveloptheirwritingforspecificaudiences,particularlythosetheywillencounterastheyenterthe21st-Centuryworkforce.StudentselectingtheWritingmajorwillassumeasignificantroleintheDepartmentofEnglishPublicationsProgramtoenhancetheirprofessionalportfolios.Thisworkwillincludebothwritingandeditorialresponsibilitiesfortheaward-winningWoodcrestmagazinewebsiteandprintedition,aswellasourDepartmentofEnglishAlumniNewsletterandstudentsocialmediaoutlets.TheWritingmajorprovidesstudentswiththereal-worldproficienciestheyrequireforavarietyoffutureacademic,career,andcreativeendeavors.Itisanappropriateprimarymajor,andaserviceablesecondmajorfor
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studentswhounderstandtheneedforstrongoralandwrittencommunicationskillsinthecontemporaryworkplace.LEARNINGOUTCOMESStudentsmajoringinWritingwillbeabletodemonstrate:
• theabilitytoreviseandeditwritingthroughmultipledrafts—bothindependentlyandcollaboratively—forpublicationinacultivatedcollection
• theabilitytoengagewithaliterarytextorotherculturalartifact,drawingupontherhetorical,critical,aesthetic,andanalyticalskillsappropriateforamemberofthecontemporary,liberallyeducatedcommunity
• theabilitytomodifyvoice,tone,levelofformality,genre,medium,and/orstructureofwritingtosuitavarietyofrhetoricalpurposesandaudiences
• information-literacyskillstofind,retrieve,evaluate,andpresentinformationrelevanttoanissueorproblem,usingappropriateattribution
• writtenandoralcommandoftheEnglishlanguagethatreflectsitspotentialasacommunicativeandcreativemedium
• theabilitytocriticallyinterrogatethesocial,historical,aesthetic,andethicaldimensionsofliteraryandculturalartifacts
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINWRITING:RequiredCourses: CreditsENG299SophomoreProfessionalDevelopment 1WRT207TheCreativeEye 3WRT221TheWritingProcess 3ENG403SeniorCapstone 3WRT420Writing,Publishing,andEditing:DigitalMedia 3WRT423Writing,Publishing,andEditing:PrintMedia 3TotalCreditsforRequiredCourses 16SelectTHREEofthefollowingclasses(9credits):
• ENG213TheAestheticsofFilm 3• ENG274TheShortStory 3• ENG276Poetry 3• ENG277TheNovel 3• ENG290LiteraryTheory 3• ENG302BritishLiteratureI 3• ENG323BritishLiteratureII 3• ENG35119thCenturyAmericanLiterature 3• ENG352ModernAmericanLiterature 3• Orotherspecialtopicscoursepre-approvedbytheChair.
SelectTHREEofthefollowingclasses(9credits):
• WRT220CreativeWriting 3• WRT225ExperientialPoetry 3• WRT234WritingforLeadership 3• WRT332-WritingfortheWorkplace 3• WRT356WoodcrestPracticum 1• WRT306AdvancedCreativeWriting 3
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• WRT378LiteraryJournalism 3• WRT380Scriptwriting 3• Orotherspecialtopicscoursepre-approvedbytheChair.
Totalcreditsformajor 34
HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
AmericanStudiesTheAmericanStudiesmajorexploresthevaluesofthepeoplesoftheUnitedStatesandtheAmericasthroughculturalexpressions—theirhistory,art,folklore,politics,socialmores,andliteratures.InAmericanStudies,weemphasizeaninterdisciplinaryperspective:drawingontraditionsofthoughtandactionfromthehumanitiesandsocialsciencesandexploringdiversepeoples,theories,methods,materials,texts,andresources.Themajorprobesassumptionsabout“nationalism,”investigateswhatitmeanstobe“American,”andconsidershownationalidentitiesareexpressed.Theinterdisciplinarycurriculumpreparesstudentstobecreativeproblem-solversbyincorporatingmanyperspectivesandusingmultipletoolsforanalysis.Thevarietyofcoursesdevelopsskillsincriticalthinking,research,writingacrossthedisciplines,andthehandlingofdiverseformsofevidence—skillsvitalforeffectivecommunicationanddecision-makinginmanyprofessionalcontexts,includingbusiness,psychology,education,socialservices,science,law,medicine,research,andcommunications.AmericanStudiesoffersstudentsopportunitiestoexploreawealthofcareersaseducators,historians,lawyers,doctors,politicians,businessleaders,policyanalysts,governmentandartsadministrators,advocates,writers,editors,andinformationmanagers,tonamebutafew.AtCabriniUniversity,theAmericanStudiesmajorworksespeciallywellwithadoublemajorinHistory,PoliticalScience,ReligiousStudies,orEnglish,aswellaswithmajorsintheprofessionsofEducation,GraphicDesign,Communications,andSocialWork.Themajorincludesspeciallydesignedintroductoryandupper-levelcoursestaughtbyfacultycommittedtotheuseofwide-rangingandinterdisciplinarysourcesinexaminingtheAmericanexperience—thedramaanddiversityofAmerica’spastandpresent,aswellasitsvalues,habits,character,andformsofartisticexpression.SPECIALREQUIREMENTSAQPAof2.33(C+)isrequiredincoursesforthemajor.LEARNINGOUTCOMESAmericanStudiesmajorswill:
• displayanunderstandingoftheimportanceofmultipleviewsandvoicesinshapingtheculturalexpressionsofAmericancultures
• articulateanunderstandingofthetheoriesofinterdisciplinaryandinterdisciplinaryresearch.• displayaworkingknowledgeofvariousresearchmethodologies• demonstrateanunderstandingofhowheritageaffectsthedailylivesofAmericans
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• demonstrateasituationalawareness,particularlyasitpertainstoemic(insider)andetic(outsider)perspectives
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINAMERICANSTUDIES
CreditsAST109-IntroductiontoAmericanStudies 3ororAST205-HistoryofArtandProtest 3AST336-EngagedEthnography 3AST487-ResearchCapstone 3ororamajorCapstonecourseinconsultationwithdepartmentchair 3Electivesfrombelowcategories(atleastninecreditsat300leveloraboveandatleastthreecreditsfromeachcategory) 18Totalcreditsformajor 27Beforegraduation,studentsshouldtaketwoofthefollowingfiveclassesaspartoftheircorerequirements:HIS107,HIS108,ENG351,REL221,orSOC215.StudentsmusttakeeitherAST109-IntroductiontoAmericanStudiesorAST205-HistoryofArtandProtest,aswellasAST336-EngagedEthnographyandAST487-ResearchCapstone(oramajorCapstonecourseinconsultationwithdepartmentchair).Studentsmusttake18creditsfromthelistofcoursesbelow.Atleast9creditsmustbeatthe300leveloraboveandstudentsmustselectatleastonecoursefromeachcategory.AMERICANINSTITUTIONS
• AST378-Baseball&theNegroLeagues• ENG216-FolklifeStudies• ENG335-ImagesofWomeninLiteratureandMedia• H-HIS/PHI309-HonorsHistory/Philosophy:BaseballandtheAmericanTradition• H-HIS315/HIS315-TheCivilWar• HIS409-AmericanColonialHistory• HIS410-TwentiethCenturyUnitedStatesHistory• HIS419-TheHistoryofWomen’sandGenderStudies• HIS/POL420-UnitedStatesMilitaryandDiplomaticStudies• POL330-StateandLocalGovernment• REL214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica• REL223-ChurchandState:AU.S.Perspective• SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,&Gender• SOC302-RaceandEthnicRelations• SOC311-MarriageandtheFamily• SOW301-HistoryofSocialPolicyandServices• SOW402-SocialWelfareDevelopment,Policy,andServices
CULTURESOFTHEAMERICAS• AST317-ModernAmericanPopularCulture• ENG229-ImmigrantAuthors:TheLiteratureofTransition• ENG290-LiteraryTheoryandCulturalStudies
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• ENG351-NineteenthCenturyAmericanLiterature• ENG358-HarlemRenaissance• ENG365-TheBeatMovement:WritingandtheNewRevolution• HIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies• HIS211-African-AmericanHistoryfrom1619to1877• HIS212-African-AmericanHistoryfrom1877tothePresent• HIS251-LatinAmericanHistoryfromColonizationto1800• HIS252-LatinAmericanHistoryfrom1800tothePresent• H-LAN/SPA301-HonorsLanguage/Spanish:DonQuixote&theArtofImagination(ClassistaughtinEnglish.)• PHI220-AmericanPoliticalPhilosophy• REL306-African-AmericanReligions• REL312-SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion• SOW/PSY250-MulticulturalismintheHelpingProfession• SPA303-HistoryofSpanishCivilization(ClassistaughtinSpanish.)• SPA304-HistoryofSpanishAmericanCivilization(ClassistaughtinSpanish.)• SPA307-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureI(ClassistaughtinSpanish.)• SPA308-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureII(ClassistaughtinSpanish.)
AMERICANSTORIES,BELIEFS,&THOUGHTS
• AST217-DreamsinPopularCulture• AST396-BlackFolkloreandFolklife• ENG330/H-ENG330-TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture• ENG351-NineteenthCenturyAmericanLiterature• ENG358-HarlemRenaissance• FNA206-AmericanMusic• FNA305-AmericanArtHistory• H-PHI310-HonorsPhilosophy:AmericanPhilosophy• HIS435-GenderandBlackProtest• POL213-ConstitutionoftheUnitedStates• POL316-TheAmericanPresidency• POL317-AmericanPoliticalParties• POL318-TheFederalJudiciary• REL111-FaithandJustice• REL215-ReligionandtheCivilRightsMovement• REL221-ReligioninAmerica• REL225-CatholicSocialThoughtandPractice• REL305-ContemporaryIssuesinAmericanCatholicism• REL318-ThomasMerton:Man,Mystic.Prophet• REL319-SpiritualityofMotherCabrini• SOC/REL330-SociologyofReligion• SOW240-ChildWelfare
EVERYDAYARTSANDLABOR
• AST324-MartialArtsExperience• AST335-SpikeLee’sAmerica• ENG219-ContemporaryAfrican-AmericanLiterature• ENG254-African-AmericanLiterature• ENG336-African-AmericanWomenWriters• ENG339-ToniMorrison• ENG350-EarlyAmericanLiterature• ENG352-ModernAmericanLiterature• ENG353-ContemporaryAmericanLiterature
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• FNA208-JazzandItsHeritage• FNA209-ArtofPhiladelphia• HIS321-MediaandCivilRights• HIS426-TheGildedAgeandtheProgressiveEra• H-REL220-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligiousFolklife• SOW210-IntroductiontoSocialWork
BlackStudiesTheBlackStudiesprogramevolvedoutofCabriniUniversity’smissiontobewelcomingto“learnersofallfaiths,cultures,andbackgrounds.”TheprogramisalsoaresponsetostudentrequestsforcourseworkontheAfricanDiaspora.TheBlackStudiesprogramexpandstheUniversity’scapacitytoofferamoreinclusivecurriculumthatconnectswiththeintellectualandculturalheritageofpeopleofAfricandescent.AdvisementandcoordinationoftheprogramareconductedintheHistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment.Asaninterdisciplinaryfield,BlackStudiesdrawsonhistory,politicalscience,sociology,psychology,literature,philosophy,andcriticalracetheory,tonameafew.ItexaminesblackAmerica’shistorical,aswellaspresentsocial,economic,andpoliticalrealities.AnessentialelementtoBlackStudiesisstudents’applicationoftheirknowledgeandskillstoaddresstheissuesfacedbypeopleofAfricandescent.Thus,BlackStudiesisaproblem-driven,andsolution-orienteddiscipline.Professionally,BlackStudiesisanespeciallyimportantfieldofstudybecausetheknowledge,skills,andabilitiesthatstudentsobtaininthemajorandminoraretransferabletoallcareers,andtheyaredesiredbyemployers.InBlackStudies,studentslearnhowtothinkcriticallyaboutissues,identifyproblems,andthinkcreativelyaboutsolvingthem.Additionally,studentslearnhowtocommunicateeffectively(bothorallyandinwriting),andhowtointeractwithotherpeopleincross-cultural,andculturallysensitiveways.SomeofthecareerfieldsinwhichBlackStudiesgraduateswillbepreparedtoenterare:
• ManagementandIndustry(culturalresourcesoffice/diversityoffice)• CommunicationandMedia(mediarelationsspecialist)• Education(studentaffairs)• Non-Profit/Advocacy(PeaceCorps)• Government/Politics(politicalanalyst;civilservice)
BecausetheBlackStudiesprogramisinterdisciplinary,studentswhomajororminorinitwillfindthattheymayalsobeabletodeclareamajororminorinotherprograms,suchasCommunications,Education,English,History,PoliticalScience,ReligiousStudies,andSocialWork.IntheBlackStudiesMajorandMinor,studentswillexploreavarietyofsubjectsandconcepts,suchas:
• Afrocentricity• BlackAesthetics• BlackFeminism• CulturalStudies• DiasporicStudies
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• Demographics• InterdisciplinaryMethodology• Intersectionality• MovementandPerformanceArts• Pan-Africanism• SocialConstruction
LEARNINGOUTCOMESBlackStudiesmajorswill:
• applytheories(includingcriticalracetheory)totheiranalysisandsynthesisofdata(primaryandsecondarysources)
• applyanalyticalskillsandcontentknowledgetosocialjusticecausesoftheirchoice• displayaworkingknowledgeofvariousresearchmethodologies• developcareerskills,specificallyhowtocommunicateeffectivelybothorally,andinwriting• demonstrateanenhancedculturalawarenessandculturalsensitivityofpeopleofAfricandescent
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINBLACKSTUDIES
CreditsHIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies(V) 3HIS333-Pro-seminar:ApplyingBlackStudies 3HIS427-TheStruggleforBlackEquality(orsomeother300or400-levelcourseworkasapprovedbydepartmentchair,orBlackStudiescoordinator) 3Electives(fromatleastthreedifferentprefixes) 24TotalCreditsforMajor 33AQPAof2.33(C+)isrequiredinBlackStudiescoursesforthemajor.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINBLACKSTUDIES
CreditsHIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies(V) 3HIS427-TheStruggleforBlackEquality(orsomeother300-or400-levelcourseworkasapprovedbydepartmentchair,orBlackStudiescoordinator) 3Electives(fromatleasttwodifferentprefixes;refertothelistbelow) 12TotalCreditsforMinor 18SeeAmericanStudies,English,FineArts,History,PoliticalScience,Psychology,Sociology,andSocialWorkforcoursedescriptions.
• AST324-MartialArtsandtheDiaspora• AST335-SpikeLee’sAmerica(A)• AST378-BaseballandtheNegroLeagues• AST396-BlackFolkloreandFolklife• CRM330-Class,Race,Gender,andCrime
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• ECG100-CivilRightsandSocialJustice(cannotfulfillbothBlackStudiesmajorandcore,butcanfulfillbothBlackStudiesminorandcore)
• ECG200-DemocracyandDiversity(cannotfulfillbothBlackStudiesmajorandcore,butcanfulfillbothBlackStudiesminorandcore)
• ENG254-AfricanAmericanLiterature(H)• ENG219-Contemporary• African-AmericanLiterature(H)• ENG336-African-AmericanWomenWriters• ENG339-ToniMorrison• ENG358-HarlemRenaissance• ENG392-SocialJusticeintheHumanities• FNA133-Jazz/Hip-HopDance• HIS211-AfricanAmericanHistoryfrom1619to1877(H)• HIS212-AfricanAmericanHistoryfrom1877tothePresent(I)• HIS251-SurveyLatinAmericanHistoryfromColonizationto1800(H)• HIS252-SurveyLatinAmericanHistoryfrom1800tothePresent• HIS261-IntroductiontoAfricanHistory• HIS321-MediaandCivilRights• HIS333-Pro-seminar:ApplyingBlackStudies(electiveforminorsonly,1-3credits)• HIS424-ComparativeSlavery• HIS435-GenderandBlackProtest• POL202-AfricanPolitics• PSY370-African-AmericanPsychology• SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender(I)• SOC302-RaceandEthnicRelations• SOW/PSY250-MulticulturalismintheHelpingProfession
Note:StudentsmaypetitionthechairofHistoryandPoliticalScience,ortheBlackStudiescoordinatortosubstituteupto6creditsofrelevantcourseworkfromoutsideofthelistofapprovedcoursesfortheBlackStudiesmajororminor.
EnvironmentalStudiesEnvironmentalStudiesisaninterdisciplinaryminorthatprovidestheopportunityforstudentsfromanymajortostudytheenvironmentalissuesthatareintegraltothewaywelivetodayandtheimpactsouractionswillhaveonthefuture.Asenvironmentalissuesareinherentlyinterdisciplinary,drawingfrommultipledisciplines(includingthesciences,socialsciences,andhumanities)enablestudentstochooseacombinationofcoursesthatfitwiththeirinterestsandgoals.Tofulfilltherequirementsoftheminor,studentsmustcompletesixcoursesfromtwogroupsofcourses(foratotalof18-20credits,dependingonthecoursesselected);twofromGroupOneandfourfromGroupTwo.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINENVIRONMENTALSTUDIES
CreditsRequiredCoursesGroupOne(Selecttwo.)
• BIO171-BiologicalPerspectivesofEnvironmentalScience 3
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• BIO348-Ecology 4• CHE173-ScienceandSociety 3• CHE111-GeneralChemistryI 4
RequiredCoursesGroupTwo(selectfour.)• COM301-SpecialTopics:EnvironmentalCommunication 3• ECO212-EnvironmentalEconomics 3• ECG100-SustainableCommunities 3• ECG200-WatershedCitizenship 3• PHI326-EnvironmentalEthics 3• POL272-EnvironmentalPoliticsI 3• POL273-EnvironmentalPoliticsII 3• POL499-IndependentStudy(withapprovalofthe
EnvironmentalStudiesMinorCouncil) 3Totalcreditsforminor 18-20
HistoryThepurposeofthehistorymajoristoenrichstudents’livesthroughabroaderperspectiveofdifferenttimesandplaces,anappreciationofhumandifficultiesandaccomplishments,andarealizationoftheunderlyingunityofthehumanexperience.Coursesgivemeaningandintegrationtohistoricalevents,formingabasisforunderstandingcontemporaryissues.Thecurriculumhelpsdevelophabitsofopeninquiry,patientpursuitoftruth,andobjective,criticaljudgment.Historymajorsofferavarietyofcareeroptionsinbusiness,governmentatalllevels,law,teaching,andarchivalprofessions.Studentsmustselectfromatleastoneoftwotracksofstudy(UnitedStatesHistoryorWorldHistory).LEARNINGOUTCOMESHistorymajorswill:
• demonstrateknowledgeofandtheabilitytodistinguishamongvariousculturesastheyexistandhaveexistedaroundtheworld
• demonstrateanunderstandingofhistoricalideas,events,andpeoplewhoinfluencedsociety• displayanunderstandingofandanaptitudeinusingcommonlyacceptedhistoricalresearch
methodologies• articulatethevaluesandlimitationsofvarioushistorical“schoolsofthought”astheyrelateto
interpretingeventsandphenomenon• demonstrateaworkingknowledgeofhow“difference”(inallitsforms)affectshistoricalinterpretation
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSAQPAof2.33(C+)isrequiredinhistorycoursesforthemajor.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINHISTORYRequiredCoursesforUnitedStatesHistoryTrack
CreditsBothUSSurveyCourses: 6
HIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryIHIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII
OneEuropeanSurveyCourse: 3
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HIS105-EuropeanHistoryfrom1815to1914HIS106-EuropeanHistoryinthe20thCentury
One400-levelHIScourseapprovedbychair: 3HIS487-HistoriographySeminar 3HISElectives(atleastsixcreditsatthe300levelorabove) 15Totalcreditsformajor 30RequiredCoursesforWorldHistoryTrack CreditsBothWorldSurveyCourses: 6
HIS198-SurveyWorldHistoryIHIS199-SurveyWorldHistoryII
OneEuropeanSurveyCourse: 3HIS105-EuropeanHistoryfrom1815to1914HIS106-EuropeanHistoryinthe20thCentury
OneLatinAmericanSurveyCourse: 3HIS251-SurveyofLatinAmericanHistoryfromColonizationto1800HIS252-SurveyofLatinAmericanHistoryfrom1800tothePresent
One400-levelHIScourseapprovedbychair: 3HIS487-HistoriographySeminar 3HISElectives(atleastsixcreditsatthe300levelorabove) 12Totalcreditsformajor 30Note:Studentsmaysubstituteuptosixcreditsofrelevantcourseworkfromoutsideofthemajor.MINORINHISTORYThehistoryandpoliticalsciencedepartmentoffersaminorinhistorymadeupof18creditsofhistorycourses.Studentswishingtominorinhistoryshouldconsultthedepartmentchair.TEACHINGCERTIFICATIONForteachingcertification,34-35creditsarerequiredinprofessionaleducationcourses(specificrequirementslistedinthesecondaryeducationsection).Studentsinterestedinsecondaryeducationcertificationinsocialstudies(withaconcentrationinhistory)arerequiredtotakeAST336,HIS107,HIS108,HIS251,HIS252,HIS489.Thefollowingadditionalcoursesareaddedtothelistofhistoryrequirements:POL206,POL230,andPOL275.
PoliticalScienceThepoliticalsciencemajorprovidesasolidbackgroundinthetheoreticalandanalyticalconceptsofpoliticalscienceandstimulatesthoughtandactionsothestudentcanunderstand,ifnotcontrol,thepoliticalfactorsthatshapedestiny.Thestudyofpoliticalscienceisnotviewedasanend,butasatool,tofurthertheobjectivesofahumanecommunity.Courseworkdevelopssoundresearch,writingprinciples,andtheimpetustopursueobjectivelymethodsofunderstanding.Politicalsciencemajorsfindavarietyofcareeroptionsinbusiness,governmentatalllevels,law,andteaching.
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LEARNINGOUTCOMESPoliticalSciencemajorswill:
• demonstratetheabilitytoidentifyandclassifyvarioustypesofpoliticalandeconomicsystemsusedaroundtheworldinthepastaswellasthosebeingusedcurrently
• applytoapoliticalissuethevariouspatternsandtoolsofforeignpolicyaswellasthevarioustheoriesofdecision-making
• displayawell-foundedperspectiveoncontemporaryintra-andinter-governmentalissuesandproblemsatthedomesticandgloballevel
• articulateacriticalunderstandingofthepoliticalideas,theories,andideologiesthatbroughtgovernmentalinstitutionsintobeingandsustaintheirexistence
• defineandanalyzethevariousmethodsandproceduresusedbythepoliticalsystemtomeetthedemandsofitscitizens
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINPOLITICALSCIENCE
CreditsPOL205-IntroductiontoPoliticalScience 3POL206-ComparativeGovernment 3POL315-IntroductiontoInternationalRelations 3ResearchComponent* 3PHI320-PoliticalPhilosophy 3ororPOL261-PoliticalIdeologies 3PoliticalScienceElectives 12Totalcreditsformajor 27*Note:StudentsmusttakeHIS487,HistoriographySeminar;SOC/PSY341,ResearchMethodsI;MAT118,IntroductiontoStatistics;orPOL487,PoliticalScienceMethods,inconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.MINORINPOLITICALSCIENCEThehistoryandpoliticalsciencedepartmentoffersaminormadeupof18creditsinpoliticalscience.Studentswishingtominorinpoliticalscienceshouldconsultthedepartmentchair.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONWITHACONCENTRATIONINPUBLICADMINISTRATIONDepartmentalrequirementsfortheminorinbusinessadministrationwithaconcentrationinpublicadministrationincludePOL213,POL324,andSOW402.ArticulationAgreementwithWidenerUniversity-Pre-LawCabriniUniversityandWidenerUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatgrantsguaranteedadmissionforthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentstoeitherofWidenerUniversity’stwolawschools,WidenerUniversityDelawareLawSchoolorWidenerUniversityCommonwealthLawSchool.CabriniUniversitystudentshavetwooptions.Studentsmayapplyforthe3+3optioninwhichstudentsspendthreeyears(90+credits)atCabriniandthreeyearsatoneoftheWidenerLawschoolsandearnaJ.D.(DoctorateofJurisprudence)degree.
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StudentsmayearnaB.A.oraB.S.intheirdeclaredmajoratCabriniUniversityaftercompletionofthefirstyearattheWidenerUniversityLawSchoolbycompletingspecificgeneraleducationandmajorcourseswhileatCabrini.TheUniversity’sgeneralfeeschargeappliedtotheprofessionalstudyyearprovidesstudentswithaccesstocampusfacilitiesandactivities.AnytuitionfortheprofessionalstudyyearispayabletoWidenerUniversity.Studentsmayapplyforthis3+3programafterthecompletionofonesemesteratCabriniUniversity.Inordertobeeligible,studentsmustmaintaina3.0cumulativeG.P.A.(GradePointAverage),achieveamedianscoreontheirLSATs(LawSchoolAdmissionTest),andreceivealetterofrecommendationfromtheCabriniUniversity’sCoordinatoroftheWidenerLawprogram.Studentsfromanymajormayapplyforthisprogram,buttheymustcompleteallgeneraleducationandmajorcourseworkduringtheirfirstthreeyearsatCabriniUniversity,or,fortransferstudents,acombinationoftheirtimeattheirpreviousinstitution(s)andCabriniUniversity.CabriniUniversityalsooffersguaranteedadmissionforatraditional4+3programateitherofWidenerUniversity’stwolawschools.Studentsapplyingforthe4+3programmustmeetthesameadmissioncriteriaasthoseapplyingforthe3+3program.However,thesestudentswillcompletealloftheircourseworkatCabriniUniversity(123+credits)beforemovingontolawschool.SPECIALREQUIREMENTSAQPAof2.33(C+)isrequiredinpoliticalsciencecoursesforthemajor.
PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
LiberalStudiesTheLiberalStudiesmajorprovidesstudentswiththeflexibilitytopursueaninterdisciplinaryprogramthrougheitherthetraditionalareasoftheliberalartsandsciencesorbycreatingtheirowncross-departmental
interdisciplinarytheme.
Liberalstudiesstudentsexperiencebreadth,aswellasdepthintheircoursework,whichpreparesthemfor
achangingsocietyandawell-roundedpersonallife.Thecritical-thinking,analytical,andwritingskillsliberalstudies
majorsacquirepreparethemwellforthedynamicworkforceofthefutureandforcareersnotyetinexistence.
Studentsmeetwiththeiradvisorstodevelopawrittenplan,confirmingthesequenceofcoursesthatwill
providefocusandcoherencetotheirlearningobjectives.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
LiberalStudiesmajorswill:
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• demonstrateknowledgeofthemajorideas/concepts/keyeventsintheirchosenfocusfieldandinoneoftheelectivefields
• analyzeanissueorproblemusingmorethanonedisciplinaryapproach• demonstrateabilitytosynthesizematerialfromseveraldisciplinesaroundoneissueorproblem• writeaclearandcoherentpaperwithasustainedanalysisthatusesknowledgefrommorethan
onediscipline
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINLIBERALSTUDIES CreditsTwocoursesfromtheLIS/PHIList 6R-LIS466-ResearchProject* 3FocusArea**(fourcourses,atleastoneat300/400level) 12ElectiveAreas*** 15GeneralElectives 36-56
Totalcreditsformajor 36
*SettingupthisprojectinaLiberalStudiesareawithanappropriatefacultymemberistheresponsibilityof
thestudent.
**Focusareaisaliberalstudiesdiscipline—Biology,English,FineArts,History,Philosophy,PoliticalScience,
ReligiousStudies,Psychology,Sociology,Spanish(otherdisciplinesbypetition)—oraspecializedinterdisciplinary
themecombiningcoursesfromseveraldisciplines.ExamplesincludetheRenaissance,theAfrican-Americanexperience,etc.Coursesmustbeatthe200levelorhigher.
***Fivecoursesintwoliberalstudiesdisciplinesotherthanthefocusareaandsplit3/2.Coursesmustbeatthe
200levelorabove,andtwomustbeat300/400level.
LIBERALSTUDIESHONORSPROGRAM
StudentswhomeetthefollowingrequirementswillgraduatewithhonorsinLiberalStudies:
• aminimumcumulativeGPAof3.0• aminimumcumulativeGPAinthemajorof3.5• presentationofastudentproject,paper,orindependentresearchprojectinapublicforumsuchasthe
CabriniArts,Research,andScholarshipSymposiumortheSEPCHEHonorsconference
PhilosophyThephilosophymajorhelpsstudentsrespondtoeveryperson’sprimarytask:becomingthepersonheorshewouldliketobe.
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Philosophystudentsdeveloptheirownmorallycoherentidentitybystudyingandquestioningwhatgreatand
wisepeoplebeforethemhavesaidaboutthenatureofthegoodlife.Atthesametime,theydevelopcriticalthinkingskillsusefulinawiderangeofcareersfromlawtoteaching.
Studentsmajoringinphilosophystudyhistoricalandcontemporaryanswerstolife’sfundamentalquestionsandformulatetheirownanswers.Thisactivelearningencouragesthemtobecomelife-longlearnersandmanywill
goontograduateschool,inphilosophy,law,business,publicadministrationandevenmedicine.
Philosophyisapopulardoublemajor,oftencombinedwithpsychology,business,or,perhaps,politicalscience.
Studentsfindthecombinationsenhancetheirunderstandingandmakethememinentlyemployable.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Philosophymajorswill:
• demonstrateanawarenessofthepowerandlimitsoflanguagetocreateadifferencebetweenappearance
andrealitybydescribingandcritiquingalternateconceptionsoftheworld,fromtheancientsthroughtheearlymodernstothecontemporary
• demonstrateknowledgeofmajormoraltheoriesofWesternthought,makecleardistinctionsbetweenthem,andapplythemtocases
• usephilosophicalargumenttoclarifyandmovetowardresolutionofissuesofappliedethicsandsocialjustice• demonstraterelevantcritical-thinkingskills
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINPHILOSOPHY CreditsPHI201-HistoryofPhilosophy:Ancient&Medieval 3PHI202-HistoryofPhilosophy:Modern 3PHI303-Logic 3PHI315-Ethics 3PHI304-HistoryandPhilosophyofScience 3orPHI320-PoliticalPhilosophy 3R-PHI466-UndergraduateResearch 1-3ThreecoursesfromPHI100-,200-,300-,and400-levelofferings 9
Totalcreditsformajor 25-27
MINOR:Thedepartmentoffersaminormadeupof18creditsinphilosophy.Studentswishingtominorin
philosophyshouldconsultthedepartmentchair.
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Seniorsmajoringinphilosophyarerequiredtocompleteacapstoneproject,usuallyapaperthatdemonstratesthestudents’learningoverthecourseofthemajor.Thisproject(RPHI466)maybedonewithinacoursebeingtakenin
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thesenioryearoritmaybearesearchprojectundertakenwithafacultymember,andmaybeforonetothree
credits.
PHILOSOPHYHONORSPROGRAM
Studentswhomeetthefollowingrequirementswillgraduatewithhonorsinthemajor:
• AminimumcumulativeGPAinphilosophyof3.5• AminimumcumulativeoverallGPAof3.0• Presentationofsomephilosophicalwork,eitherthestudent’scapstonepaperorsomeotherindependent
researchproject,inapublicforum
Thepublicpresentationmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,apresentationofthepaperorprojecttothePhilosophyClub,aposterpresentationopentotheUniversity,oranHonorscolloquiumoftheUniversityortheSEPCHE
colleges.
PsychologyDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
PsychologyThecourseofstudyforpsychologymajorsisbasedonageneralistmodelthatisdesignedtopreparestudentsfora
varietyoffieldswithinpsychologyaswellasinrelateddisciplines.Heavyemphasisisgiventopreparingstudentsfor
graduatestudyanddevelopingthoseskillsnecessarytofunctioneffectivelyinafieldthatisbasedonempiricalresearch.Studentstakeawidearrayofcoursesfosteringlaboratoryresearch,socialanddevelopmentalskills,and
neurologicalandclinicalexperiences.
Psychologyisstudiedasbothanaturalandsocialsciencewithintheframeworkofaliberalartsandsciences
education.Studentsmaypursuedoublemajorsandminors.ThedepartmentworkscloselywiththeSociology,
Criminology,andSocialWorkprogramstoenhancethestudent’scareeropportunitiesandallowfordiversityofcurriculaandfaculty.
LEARNINGOUTCOMESTheobjectivesofthePsychologyMajorarethoseprescribedbytheAmericanPsychologicalAssociationandinclude
theknowledge,skills,andvaluesconsistentwiththescienceandapplicationofPsychology.
Studentswill:
• demonstratefamiliaritywiththemajorconcepts,theoreticalperspectives,empiricalfindings,andhistoricaltrendsinpsychology
• applybasicresearchmethodsinpsychology,includingresearchdesign,dataanalysis,andinterpretation
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• usecriticalandcreativethinking,skepticalinquiry,and—whenpossible—thescientificapproachtosolveproblemsrelatedtobehaviorandmentalprocesses
• understandandapplypsychologicalprinciplestopersonal,social,andorganizationalissues• demonstratetheabilitytoweighevidence,tolerateambiguity,actethically,andreflectvaluesthatare
theunderpinningsofpsychologyasadiscipline
THEPSYCHOLOGYMAJORIngeneral,first-timeorfirst-yearstudentswillbeacceptedtoCabriniUniversitywiththePsychologymajorastheir“intended”fieldofstudybasedoncriteriasetbyCabrini’sAdmissionsOffice.Whenenrolled,andaftercompletion
ofonefull-timesemester(12ormorecredits)forfirst-yearstudents,studentsmustsubmitaformalapplication
(DeclarationofMajorForm)totheDepartmentChairandmeetthefollowingcriteria:• completionofonefull-timesemester(12ormorecredits)ofcourseworkincludingPSY101orits
equivalentwithanoverallminimumcumulativeGPAof2.0• maintenanceof“C’s”orbetterinallrequiredPsychologycourses.Psychologycourseswithgrades
lowerthana“C”mustberetakenandcannotbeusedtowardsrequirementsforthemajor
StudentswithamajorGPAbelow2.0willbeconsidered“onprobation”withinthedepartmentandmustscheduleaformalplanningsessionwiththeDepartmentChairtodevelopaplanforimprovement.StudentsonprobationhavetwosemesterstoraisetheirmajorGPAto2.0orhigher.Ifthestudent’smajorGPAhasnotrisenduringthattime,thestudentwillbeadvisedtoseekadifferentmajorandwillnotbegrantedthedegreeinPsychology.Studentsfailingtomeetoneormoreoftheserequirementsand/orwhoaredeniedadmissiontothedepartmentmayappealthedecisionbysubmittingawrittenappealtotheDepartmentChair.Reasonsforappealmayincludemiscalculationofgradesordocumentedextenuatingcircumstances.AppealswillbereviewedbytheDepartmentChaironacase-by-casebasis.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINPSYCHOLOGY CreditsPSY101-IntroductiontoPsychology 3 PSY202-PersonalityTheories 3PSY203-DevelopmentalPsychologyI 3PSY204-DevelopmentalPsychologyII 3PSY271-StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesI(MathCore*) 3PSY272-StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesII(MathCore*) 3PSY304-BrainandBehavior 3PSY305-SocialPsychology 3PSY309-AbnormalPsychology 3PSY341-ResearchMethodsI 3PSY342-ResearchMethodsII 3PSY400-SeniorSeminar 3Selectanytwoofthefollowing: PSY401–LaboratoryExperiencesinNeuropsychology 3
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PSY402-LaboratoryExperiencesinLearning 3PSY403-LaboratoryExperiencesinCognition 3PSY404-LaboratoryExperiencesinSensationandPerception 3
Totalcreditsformajor 36
*RequiredforthePsychologymajorbutcounttowardstheMathLiteracycorecurriculumrequirement
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINPSYCHOLOGYThePsychologyDepartmentoffersaminorprogrammadeupof18creditsofpsychologycourses(beginningwith
thePSYprefix),includingPSY101.Studentsmustobtaina“C”averageinallpsychologycoursesusedtofulfillthe
minor.Studentswishingmoreinformationshouldconsultthedepartment.
PSICHI-InternationalHonorSociety
PsiChiisaninternationalhonorsocietywiththepurposetoadvancethescienceofpsychologyandtostimulateandencouragescholarshipinallfields,especiallypsychology.Toapplyforcandidacyintheorganization,studentsmust
beapsychologymajororminor;havecompletedaminimumof9creditsinpsychologywithbothacumulativeand
majorGPAof3.4orhigher.
PSYCHOLOGYCLUB
ThePsychologyCluballowsstudentstoconnecttotheworldofpsychologyoutsideoftheclassroom.AllstudentsarewelcometojointhePsychologyClubandparticipateintheclub'sevents.Theclubhostsayear-longevent,the
PsychologySymposiumSeriesthatincludestrips,symposiaandmovienightstodiscusstheday-to-dayimplications
ofpsychologyinourlives.ClubmembersmayalsoattendtheEasternPsychologicalAssociation'sannualconferencetoexpandontheiracademicstudyofpsychology.
ReligiousStudiesDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
ReligiousStudiesTheDepartmentofReligiousStudiesofferscourseswhichchronicleandanalyzereligionastext,culture,history,
ritual,people,place,service,institution,organizedstructure,andrevelation.Cabrini’sReligiousStudiesDepartment
isparticularlystronginitscourseofferingsandresearchopportunitiesforworkinAmericanreligion,AmericanRomanCatholicism,andRomanCatholicsocialjustice.
Thefull-timefacultymembersarescholarsofAmericanreligionwithspecificconcentrationinAmericanCatholichistoryandethnography,lawandreligion,andappliedtheology.StudentswhomajorinReligiousStudieswork
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closelywiththefacultythroughouttheirprogram,andintheirsenioryear,studentscompleteamajorcapstone
coursethatinvolvesindependentreading,research,andwritingaboutaprojectoftheirchoice.
Thisprojectwillshowamasteryofaspecificsubjectarea,aswellasmethodologicalrigorinthestudyofreligion.
Thedepartmentoffersageneralmajor,asecondaryeducationconcentration,andthreeminors:ageneralminor,aminorinReligiousStudiesforEducationmajors,andaSocialJusticeminor.TheSocialJusticeminorisan
independentinterdisciplinaryprogramadministeredbyReligiousStudiesfaculty.
Theseprogramscreateacurricularstructureforthestudentexplorationofthetraditionofadvocacyand
empowermentfoundintheChristiantradition,theRomanCatholicfaith,andtheAmericandemocraticheritage
whichservesindividualsandcommunitiessufferingfromamultitudeofformsofsocialandinstitutionalinjusticeincludingpoverty,intolerance,andthelackofbasicfreedoms.
AReligiousStudiesmajorisexcellentpreparationforworkinanumberoffieldsinwhichknowledgeofreligionisprimary:college/universityprofessor;publicandprivateschoolteaching;workforaparticularChristian
denominationorspecificemploymentintheRomanCatholicChurchasacampusminister,hospitalminister,service
coordinatororchurchadministrator.Forthosewhofeeltheypossessareligiousvocation,theReligiousStudiesmajorisexcellentpreparationtobecomemembersoftheclergy.
ThemajorinReligiousStudiesisalsoexcellentpreparationforgraduateworkinlaw,medicine,socialwork,andthehumanitiesandsocialsciencesingeneral,becauseofitsstressoncriticalthinking,reading,writingandspeaking
abilities.
Duringthepast20years,alumnihaveenteredgraduateprogramsinReligiousStudiesatHarvardUniversity,
YaleUniversity,BostonCollege,UnionTheologicalSeminaryinNewYorkCity,PrincetonTheologicalSeminary,and
DrewUniversity.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
ReligiousStudiesmajorswilldemonstrate:
• knowledgeoftheRomanCatholicChurch’steachingsonGod,theChurch,theworldcommunity,theindividual,andissuesrelatedtothedignityofthehumanperson
• knowledgeofthehistory,institutions,texts,andlivedtraditionsofsignificantaspectsofworldChristianity• arealizationofhowparticularChristianreligiousbeliefsystemsevolveandarechallengedbyhistoricaland
contemporarysocietyandculturewhileretainingtheirintegrityaspathwaystoGod• knowledgeofandacriticalsensibilitytowardthecontentcontainedinReligiousStudiescoursesofferedat
CabriniUniversitythroughclosereading,studying,synthesizing,andassessingsubjectmatterexpressedinoralclassparticipation,writtenexaminationsandessays,orformaloralpresentations
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINRELIGIOUSSTUDIES CreditsDevelopmentalCourses
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(choosetwoofthefollowing) 6RELS109-MoralityMattersRELS110-TheSearchforMeaningRELS121-IntroductiontotheChristianTraditionRELS214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica
TheCatholicSocialJusticeTradition(chooseoneofthefollowing) 3
RELS111-FaithandJusticeRELS225-CatholicSocialThoughtandPracticeH-REL301-HonorsReligiousStudies:HeroesofConscienceRELS316-LiberationTheologies
ReligionInAmerica(chooseoneofthefollowing) 3
H-REL220-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligiousFolklifeRELS221-ReligioninAmericaRELS223-ChurchandState:AU.S.PerspectiveH-REL312-HonorsReligiousStudies:SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion
Junior-YearCourse(taughtbyoneofthefull-timefacultymembers) 3RELS444-SeniorSeminar(Capstoneguidedreadingandresearch) 3ReligiousStudiesElectives(choosetwocourses) 6
Totalcreditsformajor 24
Inadditiontotherequirementslisted,allReligiousStudiesmajorsmustcompletetwothree-creditcoursestofulfilltheReligiousStudiesrequirement.
Note:TheReligiousStudiesprogramcanbedesignedonanindividualbasis,underthedirectionofdepartmentfaculty.
AminorinReligiousStudiesisexcellentpreparationforworkinanumberoffieldsinwhichknowledgeofreligionis
beneficial.StudentsplanningtoteachintheelementaryschoolsoftheArchdioceseofPhiladelphiashouldconsiderpursuingaminorinReligiousStudies.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINRELIGIOUSSTUDIES CreditsDevelopmentalCourses (Choosetwoofthefollowing) 6
RELS109-MoralityMattersRELS110-TheSearchforMeaningRELS121-IntroductiontotheChristianTraditionRELS214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica
TheCatholicSocialJusticeTradition (Chooseoneofthefollowing) 3
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RELS111FaithandJusticeRELS225CatholicSocialThoughtandPracticeH-REL301HonorsReligiousStudies:HeroesofConscienceRELS316LiberationTheologies
ReligionInAmerica (Chooseoneofthefollowing) 3
H-REL220HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligiousFolklifeRELS221ReligioninAmericaRELS223ChurchandState:AU.S.PerspectiveH-REL312HonorsReligiousStudies:SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion
ReligiousStudiesElectives 6
Totalcreditsforminor 18
RELIGIOUSSTUDIESMINORFOREDUCATIONMAJORS
CreditsRELS111FaithandJustice 3RELS121IntroductiontotheChristianTradition 3RELS208ContemporaryApproachestoReligiousDevelopment 3ReligiousStudiesElectives(Choosethreecourses) 9
• RELS105Jesus:HistoryandMyth• RELS107TheSacraments:Ritual,Worship,andSymbol• RELS109ContemporaryMoralProblems• RELS218IntroductiontotheGospels• RELS219IntroductiontotheEpistles• RELS225CatholicSocialThoughtandPractice
TotalCreditsfortheminorforEducationMajors 18
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSNocoursesinthemajororminormaybetakenunderthepass/failoption.Theprogramrequiresthatanaverageof“C+”orbetterbemaintainedbyallReligiousStudiesmajorsandminors.NoReligiousStudiescoursewithagradeof“C”orbelowcanbecreditedtothemajororminor.TransferstudentcourseworkwillbeevaluatedbythedepartmentchairtodevelopatimetableforcompletionofthemajororminorinReligiousStudies.TIMETABLEFORCAPSTONECOURSE&HONORSINTHEMAJORTopicDiscernmentandFinalDecision:Thistaskshouldbecompletedbytheendofthesecondsemester,junioryear,incoordinationwithdepartmentfacultyalongwithanon-departmentalfacultyadvisor/reader.TheCapstonepaperprojectabstractshouldbetypedindoublespacewithalimitof500wordsanda15-itemannotatedbibliography.TheduedateiseitherOct.1orFeb.1(twosemesterspriortograduation).
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TheCapstonepaperseminar(REL444)isathree-creditseminarwithafacultymentortakeninthesecondsemesterpriortograduation(fallsemesterforMaygraduationorspringsemesterforDecembergraduation)concurrentwiththepreparationandwritingofthecapstonepaper.TheCapstonepapercompletiondeadlinewillbeMarch1orOct.1,dependingonexpectedgraduationdate.ThestudentwillberequiredtopresenttheirpaperatCabrini’sArts,Research,andScholarshipSymposiuminApril.ThestudentmustcompleteanoraldefenseoftheirCapstonepaperinAprilorNovemberbeforeanon-departmentalfacultyadvisor/readeranddepartmentfaculty.ThegradingfortheCapstonepaperandcourseisasfollows:Fail,Pass,HighPass,Distinction.Finally,afterevaluatingamajor’sgradesinReligiousStudiescourses,departmentalservice,andthequalityofhis/herCapstoneprojectandpaper,thedepartmentfacultywillbestowdepartmentalhonors.THESENIORDEPARTMENTALEXAMINATIONForpurposesofassessmentoftheReligiousStudiesmajorandthelearningoutcomesrelatedtoeachdepartmentalmajor,aSeniorExaminationwillbetailoredforeachmajorfromreadingsthatthestudenthasalreadycompletedinthreerequiredcourses.Theselectionofthetextsfortheexamwillbedoneinconsultationwiththedepartmentfaculty.ThisexamwillbeinessayformatandwillbeadministeredineitherNovemberorAprilofthefinalsemesterthatthestudentisregisteredattheUniversity.Thelevelofperformanceinthisexaminationwillbetakenintoconsideration,alongwiththequalityoftheThetaAlphaKappa,AlphaPiChapter,asdeterminedbythedepartmentfaculty.Membershipislimitedtostudentswhohavecompletedaminimumof18creditswithagradeof“C+”orbetter.Courseswith“C”gradesorbelowwillnotbecounted.
RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
ItalianTheItaliancurriculumisdesignedtodeveloporalandlisteningskills,areadingknowledgeandwritingproficiencyinItalian,andtoenhanceanawarenessandappreciationofItaliancultureinordertoprovideinsightandunderstandingofglobalinterdependence.TheabilitytospeakandwritewellinItalianpreparesstudentsforawidevarietyofcareerssuchasteaching,banking,business,communications,publicrelations,socialwork,travelagencies,andgovernment.Courseplacementisdeterminedbyareviewofhighschoollanguagecourses.Studentswillnotfulfilltheirliteracyrequirementwithacoursethatisatalowerlevelthanwhatisdeterminedbythedepartmentwithoutpriorapprovalofthedepartmentchair.IfstudentplacementisatITA201orhigher,andastudentdoesnotwishtocompletetheplacementattheleveldeterminedbythedepartment,thestudentmaybeginanewlanguage(notstudiedbefore)atthe101/102sequence(sixcredits).
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ForeignLanguageExemptionthroughACTFLStudentswhospeakaforeignlanguageotherthanEnglish,andwishtobeexemptfromfulfillingthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyrequirementatCabrini,mustdemonstrateoralandwritingproficiencyinthatlanguageatleastattheintermediatelevel.StudentsmustcontacttheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL)atwww.actfl.orgtomakearrangementstotaketheoralproficiencyinterview(OPI)andthewritingproficiencytest(WPT).Studentsassumethecostofboththeofficialoralproficiencyinterview(OPI)andtheproctoredofficialwritingproficiencytest(WPT).VerificationofthelevelsachievedinbothspeakingandwritingmustbenotedonanofficialACTFLcertificateandtheoriginalcopymustbeshowntothelanguagedepartmentchairpersonforapproval.Formoredetails,contactACTFL.
Italianmajorsarehighlyencouragedtostudyabroad.CabriniUniversityhasprogramsofitsownandalsoworkswithareaandothercollegestoprovidestudyabroadopportunitiesforstudents.Thecreditsearnedabroadwillbeappliedtofulfillrequirementstowardthemajororminor.Italianmajorsorminorsmustdesignacourseofstudyinconsultationwiththedepartmentchairpriortoastudyabroadexperienceorotheroff-campusoffering.LEARNINGOUTCOMESOncecompletedallcoursework,astudentwithanItalianmajorwill:
• achievecompetencyinthefourbasicskillsoftheItalianlanguage(speaking,listening,reading,andwriting)withspeakingandwritingatleastatthe“IntermediateLow”levelaccordingtotheguidelinessetbytheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL)
• acquiregeneralhistoricalunderstandingofItaliancivilizationsandtheconnectionsbetweenItalyandtheItalianspokenintheUnitedStates
• acquireageneralunderstandingofthemajorintellectualandliterarymovementsinItalianletters• analyze,critique,and/orwriteanoriginalinterpretationofaworkofItalianliteratureorcultureinItalian
PASS/FAILOPTIONToencouragemaintenanceoflanguagesills,thepass/failoptionisavailabletonon-languagemajorsorminorswhohavefulfilledtheforeignlanguagecorerequirementandwhowishtopursueadditionallanguagecourses.Note:ITA202isapre-requisiteforITA203or204orequivalent,andITA203andITA204areprerequisitesforalladvancedItaliancourses,unlesswaivedbythedepartmentchair.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINITALIANEntry-levelclassesfortheItalianmajorbeginwithITA202–IntermediateItalianII(SPA202maybesubstitutedforahighlevelItalianclassforheritagespeakersinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.) EntryLevelCourses CreditsITA202–IntermediateItalianII 3ITA203-Conversation(orequivalent) 3ITA204-Composition(orequivalent) 3RecommendedCoursesITA307ItalianCivilization(orequivalent) 3
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ITA308ItalianCulture(orequivalent) 3ITA311AdvancedConversation(orequivalent) 3ITA312AdvancedGrammarandComposition(orequivalent) 3RequiredCoursesITA301SurveyofItalianLiteratureI(orequivalent) 3ITA302SurveyofItalianLiteratureII(orequivalent) 3Electives 6TotalcreditsfortheItalianmajor 33StudentspursuinganItalianmajormustconsultwiththedepartmentchairpersoneachsemestertoapprovesubsequentcoursesequencing.Sinceforeignlanguageacquisitionisbasedonthegradualbuildingofskills,itisessentialthatstudentscompletetheircourseworkfollowinganappropriatesequence.Studentsareadvisedthatcoursenumbersdonotnecessarilycorrelatetoskilllevels.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINITALIAN(SPA202maybesubstitutedforahighlevelItalianclassforheritagespeakersinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.)Entry-levelclassesfortheMinor CreditsITA202-IntermediateItalianII 3 ITA203-Conversation(orequivalent) 3ITA204-Composition(orequivalent) 3ElectiveCoursesfortheMinor(Select3courses)ITA307ItalianCivilization(orequivalent) 3ITA308ItalianCulture(orequivalent) 3ITA311AdvancedConversation(orequivalent) 3ITA312AdvancedGrammarandComposition(orequivalent) 3ITA301SurveyofItalianLiteratureI(orequivalent) 3ITA302SurveyofItalianLiteratureII(orequivalent) 3TotalcreditsfortheItalianminor 18StudentspursuinganItalianminormustconsultwiththedepartmentchairpersoneachsemestertoapprovesubsequentcoursesequencing.Sinceforeignlanguageacquisitionisbasedonthegradualbuildingofskills,itisessentialthatstudentscompletetheircourseworkfollowinganappropriatesequence.Studentsareadvisedthatcoursenumbersdonotnecessarilycorrelatetoskilllevels.*Note:Italianmajorsandminorsshouldexpecttotakealloftheirupper-levelItaliancoursesforthemajororminoratconsortiumoraffiliateinstitutionsandmustconsultwiththedepartmentchairwhenplanningtheircurriculum.
SpanishTheSpanishcurriculumisdesignedtodeveloporalandlisteningskills,areadingknowledgeandwritingproficiencyinSpanishandtoenhanceanawarenessandappreciationofHispanicculturesinordertoprovideinsightandunderstandingofglobalinterdependence.TheabilitytospeakandwritewellinSpanishpreparesstudentsforawidevarietyofcareerssuchasteaching,banking,business,communications,publicrelations,socialwork,travelagencies,andgovernment.
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Courseplacementisdeterminedbyareviewofhighschoollanguagecoursesbythedepartment.Studentswillnotfulfilltheircompetencyrequirementwithacoursethatisatalowerlevelthanwhatisdeterminedbythedepartmentwithoutpriorapprovalofthedepartmentchair.IfstudentplacementisattheSPA123,201,202or203levelsandastudentdoesnotwishtocompletetheplacementattheleveldeterminedbythedepartment,thestudentmaybeginanewlanguage(notstudiedbefore)atthe101/102sequence(sixcredits).ForeignLanguageExemptionthroughACTFLStudentswhospeakaforeignlanguageotherthanEnglish,andwishtobeexemptfromfulfillingthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyrequirementatCabrini,mustdemonstrateoralandwritingproficiencyinthatlanguageatleastattheintermediatelevel.StudentsmustcontacttheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL)atwww.actfl.orgtomakearrangementstotaketheoralproficiencyinterview(OPI)andthewritingproficiencytest(WPT).Studentsassumethecostofboththeofficialoralproficiencyinterview(OPI)andtheproctoredofficialwritingproficiencytest(WPT).VerificationofthelevelsachievedinbothspeakingandwritingmustbenotedonanofficialACTFLcertificateandtheoriginalcopymustbeshowntothelanguagedepartmentchairpersonforapproval.Formoredetails,contactACTFL.Spanishmajorsarehighlyencouragedtostudyabroad.CabriniUniversityhasprogramsofitsownandalsoworkswithareaandothercollegestoprovidestudyabroadopportunitiesforstudents.Thecreditsearnedabroadwillbeappliedtofulfillrequirementstowardthemajororminor,andwhenappropriate,fortheCertificateinSpanish.Spanishmajors,minorsandthosepursuingtheCertificateinSpanishmustdesignacourseofstudyinconsultationwiththedepartmentchairpriortoastudyabroadexperienceorotheroff-campusoffering.Note:SpanishcoursesinSpanishareofferedonarotationalbasis.Studentsmustconsultwiththedepartmentchairwhenplanningtheircurriculum.LEARNINGOUTCOMESOncecompletedallcoursework,astudentwithaSpanishmajorwill:
• achievecompetencyinthefourbasicskillsoftheSpanishlanguage(speaking,listening,reading,andwriting)withspeakingandwritingatleastatthe“IntermediateLow”levelaccordingtotheguidelinessetbytheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL)
• acquiregeneralhistoricalunderstandingofSpanishandSpanishAmericanCivilizationsandtheconnectionsbetweenSpainandtheNewWorld
• acquireageneralunderstandingofthemajorintellectualandliterarymovementsinSpanishandSpanishAmericanletters
• analyze,critique,and/orwriteanoriginalinterpretationofaworkofSpanishorSpanishAmericanliteratureorcultureinSpanish
INTERNSHIPSInternshipsmaybeappliedtowardfulfillingmajororminorrequirementsinSpanish.PASS/FAILOPTIONToencouragemaintenanceoflanguageskills,thepass/failoptionisavailabletonon-languagemajorsorminorswhohavefulfilledtheforeignlanguagecorerequirementandwhowishtopursueadditionallanguagecourses.Note:SPA202isaprerequisitetoSPA203or204,andSPA203andSPA204areprerequisitesforalladvancedSpanishcourses,unlesswaivedbythedepartmentchair.
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SPANISHFORTHEPROFESSIONSCOURSESStudentswhoarepursuingamajor,minor,orCertificateinSpanishmustconsultthedepartmentchairbeforetakinganyofthesecourses:SPA206,208,210,216,217,and219.TheseSpanishfortheProfessionscourseswillbeofferedonarotationalbasis.SPANISHHONORSPROGRAMStudentswhosubmitanapplicationforHonorsandmeetthefollowinglanguagedepartmentrequirementswillgraduatewithHonorsinthemajor:
• ActivemembershipinPhiSigmaIota• AminimumoverallGPAof3.0• AminimumGPAof3.5inSpanishcoursesforthemajortakenatCabrini• Completionofaresearchprojectundersupervisionofafull-timefacultymemberofthelanguagedepartment
andpublicpresentationoftheworkREQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINSPANISH(SPA202maybesubstitutedforahighlevelSpanishclassforheritagespeakersinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.)Entry-LevelCourses CreditsSPA202-IntermediateSpanishII 3SPA203-Conversation 3SPA204-Composition 3RecommendedCoursesSPA304-HistoryofLatinAmericanCivilization 3 SPA311-AdvancedConversation 3SPA312-AdvancedGrammarandComposition 3ElectiveCoursesHLAN301DonQuixoteandtheArtofImagination 3OneSpanishfortheProfessionsClass(SPA206,208,210,216,217,219) 3SPA/LAS460MentoringinNorristown 1(canbetakenforupto3credits)ElectivesfromtheLatinAmericanStudiesMinor*(Mayselecttwo)SPA/LAS220LatinosintheU.S(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish) 3SPA/LAS315SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmericanCulturesthroughFilm(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish) 3SPA/LAS3XXIdentityPoliticsinLatinAmerica(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish) 3RequiredCourses(Selecttwocourses) SPA302-MasterpiecesofSpanishLiterature 3SPA307-LatinAmericathroughLiteratureI 3SPA308-LatinAmericathroughLiteratureII 3*StudentsmayselecttwoofthethreeSPA/LAScoursesasSpanishelectivecreditfortheSpanishmajor,butallwrittenandpresentationworkmustbecompletedinSpanish.TotalcreditsfortheSpanishmajor 33
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StudentspursuingamajorinSpanishmustconsultwiththedepartmentchaireachsemestertoapprovethesubsequentcoursesequencing.Sinceforeignlanguageacquisitionisbasedonthegradualbuildingofskills,itisessentialthatstudentscompletetheircourseworkfollowinganappropriatesequence.Studentsareadvisedthatcoursenumbersdonotnecessarilycorrelatetotheskilllevels.REQUIREMENTSFORTHESPANISHMINOR(SPA202maybesubstitutedforahighlevelSpanishclassforheritagespeakersinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.)Entry-levelcourses CreditsSPA202-IntermediateSpanishII 3SPA203-Conversation 3SPA204-Composition 3ElectiveCoursesfortheSpanishMinor:OneSpanishfortheProfessionsClass(SPA206,208,210,216,217,219) 3HLAN301DonQuixoteandtheArtofImagination 3SPA302-MasterpiecesofSpanishLiterature 3SPA303-SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmericanCulturesthroughFilm 3SPA304-HistoryofSpanishAmericanCivilization 3SPA307-LatinAmericanthroughLiteratureI 3SPA308-LatinAmericanthroughLiteratureII 3SPA311-AdvancedConversation 3SPA312-AdvancedGrammarandComposition 3SPA/LAS460MentoringinNorristown 1(canbetakenforupto3credits)SPA/LAS303-SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmerican*CulturesthroughFilm(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish)* 3SPA/LAS220LatinosintheU.S(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish)* 3SPA/LAS315IdentityPoliticsinLatinAmerica(writtenandpresentationsinSpanish)* 3TotalcreditsfortheSpanishminor 18*StudentsmayselecttwoofthethreeSPA/LAScoursesasSpanishelectivecreditfortheSpanishminor,butallwrittenandoralpresentationworkmustbecompletedinSpanish.Studentspursuingaminor,inSpanishmustconsultwiththedepartmentchaireachsemestertoapprovethesubsequentcoursesequencing.Sinceforeignlanguageacquisitionisbasedonthegradualbuildingofskills,itisessentialthatstudentscompletetheircourseworkfollowinganappropriatesequence.Studentsareadvisedthatcoursenumbersdonotnecessarilycorrelatetotheskilllevels.REQUIREMENTSFORTHECERTIFICATEINSPANISH(SPA202maybesubstitutedforahighlevelSpanishclassforheritagespeakersinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.)Entry-levelCourses CreditsSPA202IntermediateSpanishII 3SPA203Conversation/Composition 3
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SPA204Conversation/Composition 3ElectiveCourse:OneSpanishfortheProfessionsCourses:SPA206,208,210,216,217,219 3TotalcreditsfortheCertificateinSpanish 12StudentspursuingacertificateinSpanishmustconsultwiththedepartmentchairpersoneachsemestertoapprovethesubsequentcoursesequencing.Sinceforeignlanguageacquisitionisbasedonthegradualbuildingofskills,itisessentialthatstudentscompletetheircourseworkfollowinganappropriatesequence.Studentsareadvisedthatcoursenumbersdonotnecessarilycorrelatetotheskilllevels.TEACHINGCERTIFICATIONINSPANISHForteachingcertification(K-12).Specificrequirementsarelistedinthesecondaryeducationsection.StudentspursuingSpanishandK-12CertificationmustconsultwithanadviserfromtheEducationDepartmenttomonitorthepropersequenceofeducationcourses.ThechairoftheromancelanguagesandliteraturesdepartmentmonitorstheSpanishrequirements.Thecross-listedLAN350(Undergraduate)TheTeachingofModernLanguagesandEDU513(Graduate)TeachingofForeignLanguagesandEnglishasaSecondLanguage(offeredfallsemesteronlyatEasternUniversity,adjacenttoCabriniUniversity)isrequiredforSpanish/K-12certification.StudentspursuingK-12certificationinSpanisharerequiredtotaketheabovementionedcross-listedcourseatEasternUniversity,aswellasalinguisticsclasseitheratCabrini(ENG379)oratEasternUniversity(LAN310Linguistics).
LatinAmericanStudiesMinorTheLatinAmericanStudiesMinor(LAS)isaninterdisciplinaryprogramcenteredonavarietyoffieldsincludingLatinAmericanculturesandliteratures,history,economics,politics,religion,sociology,Spanishlanguage,etc.TheprogramisstructuredtogivethestudentskillsandknowledgetounderstandandanalyzethesocietiesofLatinAmerica,theCaribbean--aregionofkeyimportanceinatimeofglobalizationandmigration—aswellasdevelopadeeperunderstandingoftheLatinAmericandiasporaandU.S.Latinos.TheLatinAmericanMinorisdesignedtocomplementmajorsineducation,criminology,business,internationalbusiness,communications,marketing,history,politicalscience,thesciences,socialwork,sociology,psychology,etc.withaglobalperspective.LEARNINGOUTCOMESOncecompletedallcoursework,astudentwithaLatinAmericanStudiesminorwill:
• demonstrateanunderstandingofthesocieties,histories,politics,andliteraturesofnationsandpeoplesthatliveintheregioncalledLatinAmerica
• demonstrateanunderstandingofthesocio-culturalbackgroundandculturalproductionoftheLatino/apopulationintheUnitedStates
• demonstrateanunderstandingofthediversityofidentitiesandcultures,ideas,andpracticesfoundinLatinAmerica
• demonstrateanunderstandingthattheworldisinterconnectedandthatlocalprocesseshavenational,internationalandglobalimpact,andhowtheseideascompareandcontrasttothestudent’sownculture
REQUIREMENTSFORTHELATINAMERICANSTUDIESMINOR RequiredCourses Credits
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SPA/LAS303SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmericanCulturesthroughFilm 3(taughtinEnglish)SPA/LAS220LatinosintheU.S.(taughtinEnglish) 3SPA/LAS315IdentityPoliticsinLatinAmerica(taughtinEnglish) 3StudentsmaychoosetocompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkfortwooftheabovecoursesinSpanishtofulfillelectivecreditstowardtheSpanishmajororminor. ElectiveCourses(Selectthreeoratotalof9credits)
ENG226EssentialAuthorsinLatinAmericaandtheDiaspora(taughtinEnglish) 3RELS23ReligioninLatinAmericanFilm(taughtinEnglish) 3HIS251SurveyofLatinAmericanHistoryfromColonizationto1800(taughtinEnglish) 3SPA/LAS460MentoringLatinoStudentsinNASD(taughtinEnglish)(canbetakenforupto3credits) 3ECG300MotherCabriniinArgentina:ChangingtheWorldThroughEducation(taughtinEnglish) 3ECG300WorkingforJusticeinGuatemala(taughtinEnglish) 3SPA/LAS307SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureI(taughtinSpanish) 3SPA/LAS308SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureII(taughtinSpanish) 3SPA/LAS304HistoryofSpanishAmericanCivilization(taughtinSpanish) 3
TotalCreditsfortheMinor 18StudentpursuingaLatinAmericanStudiesminormustconsultwithDr.NatachaBolufer-Laurentieeachsemestertoapprovethesubsequentcoursesequencing.
SocialWorkDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
SocialWorkTheBachelorofSocialWork(BSW)programisfullyaccreditedbytheCouncilonSocialWorkEducation.SocialWorkmajorsmayearnabachelorofsocialworkdegree,enablingthemtobeginprofessionalgeneralistsocialworkpracticeortopursuegraduateeducation.Socialworkcoursesarestructuredandsequencedtopreparestudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andvaluesrequiredforsuccessfulentryintothesocialworkfieldorforgraduateeducation.CabriniSocialWorkgraduatesdemonstrateabilityinworkingwithindividuals,families,groups,organizations,programdevelopment,andcommunityservices.Themissionofthesocialworkprogramistopreparegraduatesforprofessionalsocialworkpracticethrougheducationingeneralistsocialworkknowledge,values,andskillsembeddedinCabriniUniversity’sliberalartsfoundationanddedicationtocommunityservice,rootedintheheritageofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,theSocialWorkProgramstrivestomanifesttheUniversity’smissionbycultivatingleadershipandexcellenceinpracticewithallsystemsthroughexperiencesinclassroomlearning,fieldinstruction,anddirectengagementinactiontoendsocialandeconomicinjustice.TheCabriniSocialWorkProgramandthelargerUniversitycommunityshareacommitmenttotheCommonGoodandstrivetopreparegraduatestoservetheircommunitiesandtheworldinwaysthatwillenhancehumandignityandjusticeforallpeople.
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Programgoalsareto:
• preparestudentsforentrylevelgeneralistsocialworkpracticewithindividuals,families,groups,organizations,andcommunities
• groundstudentsinknowledgeofsocialwork’shistory,purposes,andvalueswithinthecontextofCabriniUniversity’sliberalartsframeworkandCoreValuesofrespect,vision,community,anddedicationtoexcellence
• preparestudentswithanunderstandingofandabilitytomakeconnectionsamongtheory,research,andpracticethroughacurriculumthatintegratescourseworkwithfieldpractica
• preparestudentstopursuegraduateeducationLEARNINGOUTCOMESSocialWorkmajorswill:
1. Demonstrateprofessionalsocialworkidentitythroughethicalandprofessionalbehavior;2. Applythegeneralistframeworktopracticeengagement,assessment,intervention,andevaluationof
practicewithindividuals,families,groups,organizations,andcommunities;3. Engagediversityanddifference,recognizingdiversityastheintersectionofmultiplefactorsand
understandingthatasaconsequenceofdifferenceandtheformsandmechanismsofoppressionanddiscrimination,thehumanexperiencemayincludepoverty,marginalization,andalienationaswellasprivilegepower,andacclaim;
4. Engageinpracticetoadvancehumanrightsandsocial,economic,andenvironmentaljusticeattheindividualandsystemslevels;
5. Applyknowledgeofsocialworkresearchmethodstoinformpractice,andapplypracticeandtheoreticalknowledgetoinformscientificinquiryandresearch;
6. Engageinpolicypracticeanddemonstrateknowledgeofthehistoryandcontemporarystructuresofsocialpolicyandservicesastheyimpactcurrentaccesstoservicesandwell-beingandparticipationinsocial,economic,andpoliticalsystems.
ADMISSIONTOTHEPROGRAMAllstudentsinterestedinasocialworkmajormustinterviewwiththedepartmentchairand/orfieldcoordinator.Priortodeclarationofmajor,studentsarerequiredtocompleteaformalapplicationforadmissiontotheprogram,anddemonstraterecentinvolvementinvolunteerorhumanservicework.PrerequisitesforamajorinsocialworkincludeSOW210withagradeof“B”orhigherandaGPAof2.5orabove.Retentioninthesocialworkmajorrequiresmaintaininga2.5GPAoverallanda3.0GPAinSocialWorkcoursesanddemonstrationofprofessionalbehavior,asspecifiedintheStudentHandbookforSocialWorkmajors.Priortothefirstfieldpracticum(SOW311),studentsmustcompleteaformalapplicationforadmissiontothefieldpracticumprogramandsubmitevidencethattheyhavecompletedallrequiredcourseswithaminimumQPAof2.5inrelatedcourse-work,achievedaminimumGPAof3.0inSocialWorkcourses,andmetthestandardsofprofessionalconductspecifiedintheStudentHandbookforSocialWorkMajors.SOCIALWORKHONORSPROGRAMKappaUpsilonisCabrini’schapterofPhiAlpha,anationalhonorsocietyestablishedtoprovideacloserbondamongstudentsofsocialworkandpromotehumanitariangoalsandideas.PhiAlphafostershighstandardsofeducationforsocialworkersandinvitesintomembershipthosewhohaveattainedaQPAof3.0anda3.25insocialworkcourses.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINSOCIALWORK
Credits
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SOW210-IntroductiontoSocialWork 3SOW/PSY213-GroupStructuresandProcesses 3SOW301-SocialStructures:HistoricalandPracticalEngagementwithDifference 3SOW303-HumanBehavior&theSocialEnvironmentI 3SOW304-HumanBehavior&theSocialEnvironmentII 3SOW310-SocialWorkPracticeTheoryI* 3SOW311-FieldExperienceinSocialWorkI* 3SOW402-SocialWelfareDevelopment,Policy,andServices 3SOW410-SocialWorkPracticeTheoryII 3SOW411-FieldExperienceinSocialWorkII 3SOW412-SeniorSeminar 3SOW445-ResearchinSocialWork 3SOW488-SocialWorkInternship/FieldPracticum 6SocialWorkElectives: 3*StudentsmusttakeaminimumofoneSOWelective(3credits)
SOW211-SkinDeep:ExposingValuesinBeautyCultureSOW212-FamilyViolence:Values,Dynamics,andInterventionsSOW240-ChildWelfareSOW344-CrisisIntervention
RelatedRequirementsSOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,Gender 3PSY101-IntroductiontoPsychology 3Totalcreditsformajor 51*Studentsplanningtomajorinsocialworkmusthaveaninterviewwiththedepartmentchairand/orfieldcoordinatorandreceiveapproval.PriortoenrollmentinSOW311,FieldExperienceinSocialWorkI,andSOW310,SocialWorkPracticeTheoryI,studentswishingtocontinueinthemajormustmeetwiththefull-timesocialworkfacultyandcompleteaformalapplicationtotheFieldEducationProgramoftheSocialWorkmajor.SocialworkmajorsarerequiredtotakeBIO177,HealthandtheHumanBody,asoneoftheirtwoScientificLiteraciesforthecore.StudentsarerequiredtotakeeitherPOL205IntroductiontoPoliticalScienceorPOL230CurrentEventstosatisfytheirIndividual&Societycorerequirement.ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMSWidenerUniversity-5-YearBSWtoAdvancedStandingMSWProgramThisCabriniUniversity-WidenerUniversityPartnershipoffersCabriniBSWseniorstheopportunitytotocompleteuptothreeWidenerUniversitygraduateMSWcoursespriortoreceivingtheirBSWdegrees,therebyreducingtheirMSWprogramfrom39credithoursto36,33,or30hours.Toparticipateinthisprogram,CabriniBSWstudentsmusthavecompletedtheirjunioryearofBSWstudy,beeligiblefortheirseniorfieldplacement,holdanoverallGPAofatleast3.0,earnagradeofBorhigherinallMSWcourses,andberecommendedbytheCabriniSocialWorkdepartmentchair.UponacceptanceintobothprogramsstudentsreceivetransfercreditfortheWUcoursestheysuccessfullycompletedaspartofthe5-YearBSW/MSWadvancedstandingprogramforuptothreeyearsafterreceivingtheirBSWdegrees.WidenerUniversity-5-YearBSWtoAdvancedStandingMSW&MEdinHumanSexuality
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ThisCabriniUniversity-WidenerUniversityPartnershipoffersCabriniBSWseniorstheopportunitytocompleteuptoninecreditsinWidenerUniversity’sdualdegreeMSWandMEdinHumanSexualityStudiesprogram.Toparticipateinthisprogram,CabriniBSWstudentsmusthavecompletedtheirjunioryearofBSWstudy,beeligiblefortheirseniorfieldplacement,holdanoverallGPAofatleast3.0,earnagradeofBorhigherinallMSWandHSEDcourses,andberecommendedbytheCabriniSocialWorkdepartmentchair.StudentsmustcompletetheregularWidenerUniversityapplicationfortheAdvancedStandingMSWdegreeandtheapplicationfortheMEdprograminHumanSexuality.UponacceptanceintobothprogramsstudentsreceivetransfercreditfortheWUcoursestheysuccessfullycompletedaspartofthe5-YearBSW/MSWadvancedstandingandMEdprogramforuptothreeyearsafterreceivingtheirBSWdegrees.
SociologyandCriminologyDepartmentProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
CriminologyStudentsmajoringincriminologyexaminethecausesandconsequencesofdeviantandnormalbehavior,learnhowtoconductandevaluateresearch,analyzethemajorcriminaljusticeinstitutionsandcriticallyevaluatesocialpoliciesrelatedtocrime,devianceandsocialcontrol.Ourgraduatesarepreparedtoexaminecrime,correctionsandthecriminaljusticesystemfromacritical,research-basedstancewithspecialemphasisontheimportanceofsocialstructuresandsocialprocesses.Upper-divisioncriminologymajorsworkwithfacultyontheirownresearchprojects,learningresearchskillsfromstarttofinish.Off-campussupervisedinternshipsallowstudentstoearnuniversitycreditwhileexploringcareeroptions.GraduatesofCabrini’sCriminologyprogramareingraduateprogramsofsociologyandcriminaljustice,employedinsocialwork,mentalhealthandcriminaljustice,theU.S.DepartmentofJustice,theSecretService,ATF(BureauofAlcohol,Tobacco,Firearms,andExplosives),schoolcounselingandpolicework.
LEARNINGOUTCOMESCriminologymajorswill:
• developskillsinsocialobservationandanalysisregardingcriminalbehavior• understandtheimpactofcrimeonvictimsandcommunitiesandthemannerbywhichoffendersareheld
accountablefortheiractions• increaseunderstandingofthesocialinstitutionsandsocialprocessesthatinfluencecriminalbehaviors• developskillsinassessingandundertakingresearchincriminology• practiceandevaluatecriticallytheapplicationofcriminologicalanalysistoreal-lifesettings
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINCRIMINOLOGY CreditsSOC203-ContemporarySocialProblems 3SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender 3
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CRM210-IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3CRM330-Class,Race,GenderandCrime 3CRM309-Criminology 3CRM310-PunishmentandCorrections 3CRM315-CriminalLawandSociety 3CRM325-PoliceandSociety 3SOC341-ResearchMethodsI 3SOC342-ResearchMethodsII 3CRM420-SeniorCapstone 3CRM/SOC488-Criminology/SociologyInternship 3CRM-ElectivesinCriminology 6Totalcreditsforthemajor 42
Math118-IntroductiontoStatisticsmustbecompletedasaprerequisitetoSOC341andSOC342.Studentsareencouragedtotakeitaspartofthequantitativeliteracyrequirementofthecollege.ItisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentstakePhilosophy232,Morality,CrimeandJusticeasanelectiveortocompletetheirValuesExploration.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINCRIMINOLOGY CreditsSOC203-ContemporarySocialProblems 3SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender 3CRM210-IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3CRM309-Criminology 3CRM310-PunishmentandCorrections 3CRM315-CriminalLawandSociety 3
Totalcreditsfortheminor 18
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSStudentsplanningamajororminorincriminologymustsubmitanapplicationtothedepartmentchairandreceivedepartmentapproval.StudentsplanningdoublemajorsmustconsultwithanadvisorintheSociologyandCriminologydepartmentforcourseselection.Allcriminologymajorsmustmaintaina2.33cumulativeaverageintheirmajorcourses.PROBATIONStudentswithamajorGPAbelow2.33willbeconsidered“onprobation”withinthedepartment.Studentsonprobationwillberequiredtoscheduleameetingwiththechairandtheirdepartmentaladvisortodiscusswaystoimprovetheiracademicstandingwithinthedepartment.StudentswhofailtomeettheadvisorandfailtoraisetheirGPAtoa2.33bythefirstsemesteroftheirsenioryearwillbedismissedfromthedepartment.HONORSINTHEMAJOR:CRIMINOLOGYStudentswhomeetthefollowingrequirementswillgraduatewithhonorsinthecriminologymajor:1. activemembershipinAlphaPhiSigma2. aminimumoverallGPAof3.33. aminimumcumulativeGPAof3.5inmajorcoursestakenatCabrini
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4. successfulcompletionofCapstoneCRM420andpresentationofresearchinapublicforum
SociologySociologymajorslearnhowtoconductandevaluateresearch,examinethesocialbasesofbehaviorandanalyzesocialinstitutionssuchastheeconomy,thefamily,education,religion,media,andgovernmentandsocialprocessessuchashumor,attachment,interaction,intimacyandgroupbehavior.Asociologymajorisusefultostudentsplanningacareerinanyareawhereanunderstandingofhumanbehavior,knowledgeofsocialprinciplesandresearchskillsareimportant.Sociologymajorsdevelopcompetencyinthecontextualizationofsocialbehavior,theformulationofsocialinquiry,thesocialresearchprocessandsocialanalysis.Graduatesarepreparedtoexaminesocietyfromacritical,research-basedstance,andtoseesocialissuesthroughthelensofsocialstructureandsocialprocesses.Studentsmajoringinsociologyworkwithfacultyinthedepartmenttoselecttheappropriatesequenceofcoursesinareasofspecialinterest.Inaddition,forstudentswithastronginterestinpsychology,socialwork,orcriminology,thereisanopportunitytodevelopadoublemajorprogramofstudy.Upper-divisionsociologymajorsworkwithfacultyontheirownresearchprojects,learningresearchskillsfromstarttofinish,andinoff-campussupervisedinternshipsearningcreditswhileexploringcareerchoices.Studentsalsocompleteaseniorcapstoneproject,whichservesasanopportunitytointegrateandsynthesizeconceptualandresearchskillsinamajorresearchproject.Theobjectivesofthemajorprograminsociologyareto:
• developskillsinsocialobservationandanalysis• increaseunderstandingofthesocialinstitutionsandsocialprocessesthatinfluencehumanbehavior• developskillsinassessingandundertakingsocialresearch• andprovidetheopportunitytopracticetheapplicationofsociologicalanalysistoreal-lifesettings
GraduatesofCabrini’sSociologyProgramareingraduateprogramsofsociology,statistics,socialworkandcriminaljustice.Theyareteachingandworkinginadministrationinsecondaryandpost-secondaryeducation,employedinpharmaceuticalresearch,socialwork,mentalhealth,schoolcounseling,andhumanresources.LEARNINGOUTCOMESSociologymajorswill:
• demonstrateabilitytoplaceeventsandbehaviorsinculturalandhistoricalcontexts,demonstratinghowsocio-culturalcontextsinfluencethoughts,normcreation,andaction
• designandconductascientificallygroundedresearchstudythatdemonstratesmasteryofdataanalysisandtheresearchprocess
• demonstrateabilitytointerpretandcriticallyassesssociologicaltheoriesandconceptsrelevanttoachosensociologicaltopic,usingprofessionalconventionsofthediscipline
• implementsociologicalknowledge,skills,andvaluesinanappliedworksettinginwhichclassroom-basedlearninginformsthestudent’sabilitytounderstandtheorganizationandhisorherroleasaprofessionalinit
• integratecontextual,research,andtheoreticalskillsinillustratingthesociologicalperspectiveonagivensocialissueorproblem
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
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Studentsplanningamajororminorinsociologymustsubmitanapplicationtothedepartmentchairandreceivedepartmentapproval.Studentsplanningdoublemajorsmustconsultwithanadvisorinthesociologydepartmentforcourseselection.Allmajorsmustmaintaina2.33cumulativeaverageintheirmajorcourses.PROBATIONStudentswithamajorGPAbelow2.33willbeconsidered“onprobation”withinthedepartment.Studentsonprobationwillberequiredtoscheduleameetingwiththechairandtheirdepartmentaladvisortodiscusswaystoimprovetheiracademicstandingwithinthedepartment.StudentswhofailtomeettheadvisorandfailtoraisetheirGPAtoa2.33bythefirstsemesteroftheirsenioryearwillbedismissedfromthedepartment.HONORSINTHEMAJOR:SOCIOLOGYStudentswhomeetthefollowingSociologyDepartmentrequirementswillgraduatewithhonorsinthemajor:1. activemembershipinAlphaKappaDeltaHonorSociety2. aminimumoverallGPAof3.33. aminimumcumulativeGPAof3.5inallsociologycoursestakenatCabrini4. successfulcompletionofCapstone,SOC420andpresentationofanoriginalresearchpaperinapublicforum
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINSOCIOLOGY CreditsSOC203-ContemporarySocialProblems 3SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender 3SOC341-ResearchMethodsI 3SOC342-ResearchMethodsII 3SOC350-SocialTheory 3SociologyElectives* 18SOC/CRM420-SeniorCapstone 3SOC/CRM488-Internship 3Totalcreditsformajor 39*TwoofthesixsociologyelectivesmaybetakenoutsidethedepartmentwithpermissionoftheSociologyDepartment.Eachtermduringregistration,alistofacceptablesubstitutecourseswillbemadeavailablebythedepartment.Math118-IntroductiontoStatisticsmustbecompletedasaprerequisitetoSOC341andSOC342.Studentsareencouragedtotakeitaspartofthequantitativeliteracyrequirementofthecollege.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINSOCIOLOGY CreditsSOC203-ContemporarySocialProblems 3SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender 3SOC350-SocialTheory 3SociologyElectives 9Totalcreditsforminor 18
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InterdisciplinaryProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
IndividualizedProgramsTheIndividualizedProgramsprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytodevelopapersonalizedacademicexperience,integratingcoursesthroughoutmultipledepartments,thatmeetstheiracademicandcareergoals.INDIVIDUALIZEDMAJORTheIndividualizedMajorrequirescompletionofaminimumofelevencourses(threeormorecreditseach).Tencoursescomefromthreedistinctdepartments.Courseworkforatleastonefieldofstudymustbeinaprofessionalfield,suchasTeacherEducation,Business,GraphicDesign,Communication,orotherdepartmentsbypetition.(StudentsseekingadegreewhereallfieldsaretraditionalliberalartsandsciencesdisciplinesarenoteligibleforanIndividualizedMajorandshouldconsidermajoringinLiberalStudies.)
• threetofourcoursesfromDepartment#1• threetofourcoursesfromDepartment#2• threetofourcoursesfromDepartment#3
Thefinalcourseisanexperientiallearningcourse(research,internship,practicum)thatintegratesatleasttwoofthethreedepartmentdisciplinesselectedforthemajor.StudentscompletingtherequirementsoftheIndividualizedMajor(andotherUniversityrequirements)willbeawardedaBachelorofArtsdegree.LEARNINGOUTCOMESFORINDIVIDUALIZEDMAJORSAspartofthecurriculumdevelopmentprocess,eachstudentwilldeveloptheirownuniquelearningoutcomes,focusingonknowledgeandskillsappropriatetotheirprogram.ProcessforApplyingforanIndividualizedMajorStudentsmustconsultwiththeChairoftheIndividualizedProgramsSupervisoryCommitteepriortowritingaproposaltodiscussindetailthemajorrequirementsanddetermineeligibility.StudentssubmitawrittenproposaltotheIndividualizedProgramsSupervisoryCommitteechairpersonthatoutlinestherationalefortheIndividualizedMajorrequestandthemajorcurriculum.Theproposalshouldinclude:
• student’sname,IDnumber,andemailaddress• arecommendedtitleforthemajor• adescriptionoftheproposedmajor,howitalignswithotherprogramavailableatotheruniversities(if
applicable),anda• rationaleforhowitmeetsstudentgoalsandcareerinterests• alistoflearningoutcomesforthemajor
Outcomesrevolvearoundthecontentknowledgeandskillsacquiredthroughcompletionofthecurriculum.• acompletedcurriculumplan,notingtherequiredelevencoursesandotheroptionalcourses• thesignatureofthementor/advisor
Otheruniquerequirementsofthemajorinclude:
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• Completionofaminimumof33creditsofcoursework• Allcoursesmustbeatthe200-levelorhigher,withaminimumof5courses(15+credits)atthe300-level
orhigher.• Coursesmustbelettergraded.Credit/Nocredit,Pass/Fail,etc.coursesarenotacceptable.• IfastudentiscompletinganothermajororminorattheUniversity,nocoursesfromtheothermajoror
minormaybeusedtofulfilltherequirementsoftheIndividualizedMajor.• Studentsmaynotusecoursescomingfromtheirthreemajordepartmentstowardsfulfillmentofthecore
Explorationrequirements.• Studentsmustcompleteaminimumof30creditsatCabriniUniversityaftersubmissionandapprovalof
theIndividualizedMajor.• Themajorityofcourses,(6+),includingtheexperientialcourse,mustbetakenatCabriniUniversity.• Studentsmustearna2.20GPAorhigheroverallinmajorcourses,withnogradelowerthana“C-”inany
majorcourse.• Thetitle,curriculum,andgoalsoftheIndividualizedMajormaynotoverlapthoseofexistingmajorsatthe
University.• Studentsmustidentifyafull-timefacultymembertoserveasadvisorandmentorfortheIndividualized
Major.TheCommitteewillmeetwithin15businessdaysfollowingsubmissionoftheproposalandthestudentwillbeinformedwhethertheproposalwas:
1. approvedaswritten2. approvedwithrequiredmodifications,or3. notapprovedwithinfivebusinessdaysfollowingtheCommitteemeetingandvote
TheCommitteemeetsonlyduringthefallandspringsemesters.INDIVIDUALIZEDMINORTheIndividualizedMinorrequirescompletionsixcourses(threeormorecreditseach)fromatleasttwodistinctdepartments.ProcessforApplyingforanIndividualizedMinorStudentsmustconsultwiththeChairoftheIndividualizedProgramsSupervisoryCommitteepriortowritingaproposaltodiscussindetailthemajorrequirementsanddetermineeligibility.StudentsmustsubmitapreliminaryproposaltotheCommitteechairperson.Thisproposalisaconcise(nomorethanonepage)summaryoftheminor’smaintheme.Theproposalismeanttoensuretheminordoesn’toverlapexistingprogramsattheUniversitybeforethestudentandfacultymentorinvesteffortintodevelopmentofafullproposal.Ifapproved,thestudentwillbeinvitedtosubmitafullproposal.Afterapreliminaryproposalisaccepted,astudentmustidentifyafull-timefacultymentor.Whilethestudentischargedwithwritingthefullproposal,thementorreviewstheproposalandservesastheacademicadvisorforthestudent’sminor.Submissionofafullproposal(ifinvited)totheIndividualizedProgramsSupervisoryCommitteechairperson.Theproposalmust:
• Besubmittedpriortocompletionof9creditsofproposedminorcourseworkandbesubmittedpriortoastudent’ssenioryear(87credits)ofstudyatCabriniUniversity
• Includethestudent’sname,CabriniID,andCabriniemailaddress
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• Includecopiesofthestudent’scurrenttranscriptandschedule• Includearecommendedtitlefortheminor(Notethetitlemaynotoverlapthenameofanexistingmajor
orminorattheUniversity)• Includeadescriptionoftheproposedminorandarationaleforhowitmeetsstudentgoalsandcareer
interests• Includewithintheproposalacompletecurriculumlist,notingtherequiredsixcourses,andatleastfour
significantlearningoutcomes.(Notethataninternship/experientiallearningcoursewillbehighlyrecommended)
• Includethesignatureofthementor/advisorOtheruniquerequirementsofthemajorinclude:
• Completionofaminimumof18creditsofcoursework• Nomorethanthreecoursesmaycomefromasingledepartment• Atleastfourcoursesmustbeatthe200-levelorhigher.• Coursesmustbelettergraded;Credit/Nocredit,Pass/Fail,etc.coursesarenotacceptable.• Studentsmustearna“C-”orhigherinallcoursesusedfortheminor.• Studentsmustearna2.20GPAorhigheroverallinminorcourses.• Aminimumof9creditsmustbetakenatCabriniUniversity.• Aswithallminors,minorcoursesmaybeusedtofillcorecurriculumrequirements.• Minorscannotoverlapgoalsandcurriculumofanyexistingminor,concentration,trackorcertificateat
theUniversity.• Amaximumoftwocoursesfortheminormayberequirementsofthestudent’smajor(s)/otherminor(s).
TheCommitteewillmeetwithin15businessdaysfollowingsubmissionoftheproposalandthestudentwillbeinformedwhethertheproposalwas:
1. approvedaswritten2. approvedwithrequiredmodifications,or3. notapprovedwithinfivebusinessdaysfollowingtheCommitteemeetingandvote
TheCommitteemeetsonlyduringthefallandspringsemesters.
SocialJusticeThesocialjusticeminoratCabriniUniversityisaninterdisciplinaryprogramdesignedtoinvitestudentsofallmajorstoexploretheprinciplesandstructuresthatpromotethecommongood.Studentsstudyanarrayofideasaboutthemeaningandpursuitofsocialjusticeaswellasthevariouspeopleandgroupswhoareengagedinprojectsthataregearedtopromotejusticeinlocal,regional,national,andevenglobalcommunities.Manycoursesinthesocialjusticeminorincludecomponentsthatinvitestudentstoapplyclassroomlearningtosettingsinthebroadercommunitythroughdirectservice,advocacy,andempowerment.Thisprogramtakesplaceinlightofthedignity,rights,andresponsibilitiesofallpeopleasaffirmedbyJudeo-ChristianheritageinthecontextoftheAmericandemocraticsystemandanincreasinglyinterconnectedworld.TheminorreflectsthelegacyofSaintFrancesXavierCabrini,whoformedinstitutionstoservethepoorandoutcastbydrawingupontheresourcesoftheCatholicintellectualandsocialtraditionsaswellastheresourcesavailablewithinAmericansociety.
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LEARNINGOUTCOMESParticipationinthesocialjusticeminorwillfoster:
• criticalthinkingskillsthatallowstudentstoexplorethecausesandeffectsofhumansuffering• exposuretoprinciplesoffaithandcivilsocietythathelptheminterpretthesesituations• communicationandorganizingskillsthatenablethemtoactuponthatknowledgeasmembersofthe
campuscommunityandeventuallyasprofessionalsintheirchosenfieldsStudentswilllearnthetheoryandpracticethathasemergedoutoftherichintellectualtraditionandthevariedpracticesoftheCatholiccommitmenttosocialjusticethathasdevelopedovertwomillennia.CoursecontentincludesexaminationofglobalanddomesticapplicationofCatholicSocialTeaching,aswellasstudentactioninthecommunity.Additionally,studentswilllearntheconnectionbetween“faith,”broadlyconceived,and“justice,”variouslydefined,inordertobegintoseepatternsacrossdiversegroupsofpeoplewhoengageinjustice.Bystudyingtherichhistoryofthevariousmotivationsandpracticesofsuchgroups,studentswillbepreparedtothinkcriticallyandtoengageincollaborativeworkforsocialjusticewithanintellectualandscholarlyfoundationupongraduationfromCabriniUniversity.Studentsinthisprogramwillgainknowledge,experience,andtrainingtoenterintoprofessionalservicethatisalreadydirectlyrelatedtosocialjustice.Theyalsowillseethewaysinwhichtheirinvolvementandcontributiontosociety—whatevertheirvocationaccordingtotheirdiscipline—canbeorientedtowardsocialjustice.Thisrevisedsocialjusticeminorhasbeendesignedtocomplementandextendstudents’EngagementwiththeCommonGoodintheGeneralEducationProgramandcourseworkintheirmajorfieldofstudy.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINSOCIALJUSTICE
CreditsSOJ150-SocialJusticeinTheoryandAction 3SOJ250-SocialJusticeintheField 3SOJ400-SocialJusticeintheAcademy 3REL225-CatholicSocialThoughtandPractice 3REL111-FaithandJustice 3SOJ401-SocialJusticeSeminar 3Totalcreditsforminor 18
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SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthIntheSchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthstudentslearntoproblemsolve,thinkcriticallyandreasonlogicallyinpreparationforprofessionalcareersandgraduateschoolintheareasofbiology,chemistry,exercisescienceandhealthpromotion,mathematics,andtechnology.Studentsareexposedtobothapplicationsandtheory,gettinghands-ontraining,engaginginresearchandinternshipopportunities,andworkingwithstate-of-theartequipment,whilelearningtheimportantunderlyingconceptsintheirdisciplinesandconsideringtheirimpactonissuesfacingsocietytodayandinthefuture.StudentsalsohavetheabilitytoadvancetheircareersthroughCabrini’s4+1Master’sdegreeinBiologicalSciencesandaffiliationsleadingtoprofessionaldegreesindentistry,pharmacy,physicaltherapy,physicianassistantstudies,andpodiatry.TheofficefortheSchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthislocatedintheIadarolaCenterRoom312andcanbereachedatSchoolofNSAH@cabrini.eduor610.902.8340.RichardJ.Thompson,Jr.,Ph.D.Dean,SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthDepartmentsExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionInformationScienceandTechnologyMathematicsScience
ProgramOfferings
MajorsExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionDepartment: ExerciseScience&HealthPromotion
TracksinHealthandWellnessManagementorSportsScience
InformationScienceandTechnologyDepartment: InformationScience&TechnologyTracksinComputerInformationScienceandManagementInformationSystems
MathematicsDepartment: MathematicsScienceDepartment: Biology
TracksinBiologicalSciences,HealthScience,MolecularBiology&Biotechnology,Pre-Dentistry,orPre-MedicineChemistry
MinorsExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionDepartment: ExerciseScience&HealthPromotionInformationScienceandTechnologyDepartment: InformationScience&TechnologyMathematicsDepartment: MathematicsScienceDepartment: Biology
ChemistryEnvironmentalScience
CertificationsMathematicsDepartment: SecondaryEducation-MathematicsScienceDepartment: SecondaryEducation-Biology
SecondaryEducation-ChemistryConcentrations
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MathematicsDepartment: ActuarialScience
InformationScienceTechnologyDepartment
ProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
InformationScienceandTechnologyTheInformationScienceandTechnologyDepartmentpreparesstudentstomeettheinformationtechnologyneedsandchallengesoftheInformationAgeworkplaceandsociety.Studentslearnconceptsandskillsneededfordesigning,programmingandimplementinginformationsystemstosolvereal-worldproblemswhilealsoacquiringeitherastrongmathematicalfoundationforscientificapplicationsorafoundationinbusinessformanagementinformation.Thecurriculumconsistsofabroad-basedsetofcoursesthatwillpreparestudentsforcareersinprogramming,systemanalysisanddesign,informationmanagementandsystemintegrationaswellasgraduateschool.LEARNINGOUTCOMESInformationScienceandTechnologymajorswill:
• understandandapplythemajorinformationtechnologiesandelementsofacomputer-basedinformationsystem(computerhardwareandsoftware,database,applicationssoftware,human-computerinterface,networks,telecommunications,Internet,andothers)
• understandhowinformationtechnologycanbeusedandmanagedtosolveorganizationalandbusinessproblems,andtoachievestrategicandcompetitiveadvantage
• understandandapplysoftwaredevelopmentprocesses,methods,andtechniquesindesigningcomputer-basedinformationsystems
• understandandapplyanalyticaltechniquesfordetermining,obtaining,anddocumentingsystemuser'srequirements
• applyanalyticaltoolstomodeldataandinformationrequirementsofsystemsoftwareapplicationsthatrunonprivatenetworks,intranets,andtheInternet
• presentandcommunicateworkbywritingreportsandmakingoralpresentations• workcollaboratively,assistinthefacilitationofgroupgoalsettinganddecision-making,andsupport
effortsofgroupmembers• developanalytical,problem-solving,andcritical-thinkingskills
SPECIALREQUIREMENTSStudentsneedtomaintainaminimumGPAof2.0inallrequiredcoursesforthemajororminor.ThosestudentswhodropbelowthisGPAwillbeplacedonprobationwiththeInformationScienceandTechnologyDepartmentandwillhaveonesemestertoincreasetheirGPAtotheminimumstandard.Failingthis,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogramunlessheorshegetsanextensionfromthedepartmentchair.INFORMATIONSCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYHONORSPROGRAMStudentswhosubmitanapplicationforhonorsandmeetthefollowingInformationScienceandTechnologyDepartmentrequirementswillgraduatewithHonorsinthemajor:
• ActivemembershipinSigmaZeta
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• AminimumoverallGPAof3.0• AminimumGPAof3.5inISTcoursestakenforthemajoratCabrini• CompletionofaresearchprojectunderthesupervisionofafacultymemberoftheISTDepartmentand
publicpresentationoftheworkStudentscompletingamajorinInformationScienceandTechnology(IST)mustcompletetheISTcommoncoursesaswellascoursesrequiredforoneoftwotracks:ComputerInformationScience(CIS),whichrequires15creditsofupper-levelmathematicscourses,orManagementInformationSystems(MIS),whichrequires15creditsofbusiness-relatedcourses.ThosewhoselecttheCIStrackmusttakeCalculusI(MAT130)tofulfilltheUniversity’sQuantitativeLiteracyrequirement.ThoseintheMIStrackmusttakeeitherCalculusI(MAT130)orAlgebraandTrigonometry(MAT117)andIntroductiontoStatistics(MAT118),dependingonwhichleveltheyareplacedintobythechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORININFORMATIONSCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGY
CreditsIST195-IntroductiontoProgramming 3IST200-InternetProgrammingLanguages 3IST225-ComputerInformationSystems 3IST250-OperatingSystems 3IST285-DataStructuresandAlgorithms 3IST295-Object-OrientedProgramming 3IST300-DatabaseManagementSystemsI 3IST305-DatabaseManagementSystemsII 3IST315-Human-ComputerInteraction 3IST335-NetworkComputing 3IST380-SystemsAnalysisandDesignI 3IST390-SystemsAnalysisandDesignII 3IST400-ProfessionalPracticeinInformationTechnology 3IST420-CapstoneProject 3
Subtotal: 42TrackInComputerInformationScienceMAT131-CalculusII 4MAT201-LinearAlgebra 3MAT215-DiscreteMath 3MAT225-TechnologyinMathematics 1MAT313-ProbabilityandStatistics 4Totalcreditsintrack 15Totalcreditsformajor 57TrackinManagementInformationSystemsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3
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BUS351-ManagementInformationSystems 3ACC210-AccountingI 3FIN285-FinanceI 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3Totalcreditsintrack 15Totalcreditsformajor 57AstudentintheComputerInformationSciencetrackwouldneedtotakeoneadditionalmathematicscourseofatleast3creditsatthe200levelorhigher,notincludingMAT489,togetaminorinMathematics.AstudentintheManagementInformationSystemstrackwouldneedtotakeBUS164(LeadershipandSupervisorySkills),HRM200(HumanResourceManagement)andBUS231(PersonalFinance)tocompleteaminorinBusinessAdministration.Otherbusinessrelatedminorsarealsoavailablebytakingadditionalcourses.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORININFORMATIONSCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGY
CreditsIST195-IntroductiontoProgramming 3IST200-InternetProgrammingLanguages 3IST225-ComputerInformationSystems 3IST250-OperatingSystems 3IST295-Object-OrientedProgramming 3IST300-DatabaseManagementSystemsI 3IST380-SystemsAnalysisandDesignI 3Totalcreditsfortheminor 21
MathematicsDepartment
ProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
MathematicsThemathematicscurriculumprovidesthemajorswithasolidfoundationinbothappliedandtheoreticalmathematics.Itdevelopsinstudentscorrectandeffectivereasoningandproblem-solvingskillsforuseinbusiness,industry,teaching,orgraduateworkinmathematics.TheMathematicsDepartmentoffersaBachelorofScienceinMathematics.StudentsmayopttopursueasecondmajorinSecondaryEducationoraconcentrationinActuarialScience.ThecurriculumfortheActuarialScienceconcentrationisdesignedtohelppreparestudentsforthefirsttwoactuarialtests.Inaddition,astudentwillearnaminorinFinance.LEARNINGOUTCOMESMathematicsmajorswilldemonstrate:
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• afirmunderstandingofsingleandmultivariablecalculus,thefoundationcoursesforhigher-levelmathematics
• anunderstandingofmathematicalstructuresandoperationsandtheirproperties• theabilitytoconstructclearandconciseproofsandpossessanunderstandingofthetheoretical
underpinningsofmathematicalconcepts• anawarenessofthemanyareasofapplicationsofmathematicsandanabilitytousemathematicsasa
toolinproblemsolvingandthemodelingofphysicalphenomena• anabilitytoanalyzenumericaldataanddrawlogicalconclusions• anabilitytosolvemultistepproblemsusingsequentialreasoningandcriticalthinking.• anabilitytocommunicatemathematicalideasinwrittenformclearlytoothers• afamiliaritywithtechnologicaltoolsusedinmathematics
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINMATHEMATICS
CreditsMAT131-CalculusII 4MAT201-IntroductiontoLinearAlgebra 3MAT215-DiscreteMathematics 3MAT221-IntroductiontoMathematicalProofs 3MAT225-IntroductiontoTechnologyinMathematics 1MAT230-CalculusIII 4MAT231-DifferentialEquations 4MAT301-AbstractAlgebra 3MAT313-ProbabilityandStatistics 4MAT410-RealAnalysis 3IST195-IntroductiontoProgramming 3MathematicsElectives* 9Totalcreditsformajor 44StudentsmusttakeMAT130astheirquantitativeliteracyrequirementunlesstheyplaceintoahigherlevelcourse.AstudentmajoringinmathematicsmusttakePHY111andPHY112astheirScientificLiteracycorecourses.*Astudentmajoringinmathematicsmusttakethreemathematicscoursesofatleastthreecreditsatthe200levelorhigher.StudentsnotseekingsecondarycertificationmaynottakeMAT489asamathematicselective.MATHEMATICSWITHSECONDARYEDUCATIONSeetheSecondaryEducationmajorforcourserequirementsforthedualmajorsinmathematicsandsecondaryeducation.StudentsmusttakeMAT130astheirquantitativeliteracyrequirementunlesstheyplaceintoahigher-levelcourse.AstudentmajoringinmathematicsmusttakePHY111andPHY112astheirScientificLiteracycorecourses.Forteachingcertification,36creditsarerequiredinprofessionaleducationcourses.Specificrequirementsarefoundinthesecondaryeducationsection.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINMATHEMATICSWITHSECONDARYEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION
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CreditsMAT131-CalculusII 4MAT201-IntroductiontoLinearAlgebra 3MAT215-DiscreteMathematics 3MAT221-IntroductiontoMathematicalProofs 3MAT222-HistoryofMathematics 3MAT225-IntroductiontoTechnologyinMathematics 1MAT230-CalculusIII 4MAT231-DifferentialEquations 4MAT301-AbstractAlgebra 3MAT313-ProbabilityandStatistics 4MAT407-Geometry 3MAT489-MathematicsCurriculumandMethods 3IST195-IntroductiontoProgramming 3MathematicsElective* 3
Totalcreditsformajorseekingcertification 44*Onemathematicscourseofatleastthreecreditsatthe200levelorhigher.
ACTUARIALSCIENCECONCENTRATIONStudentsmusttakeMAT130astheirquantitativeliteracyrequirementunlesstheyplaceintoahigher-levelcourse.AstudentmajoringinmathematicsmusttakePHY111andPHY112astheirScientificLiteracycorecourses.REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINMATHEMATICSWITHACONCENTRATIONINACTUARIALSCIENCE
CreditsMAT131-CalculusII 4MAT201-IntroductiontoLinearAlgebra 3MAT215-DiscreteMathematics 3MAT221-IntroductiontoMathematicalProofs 3MAT225-IntroductiontoTechnologyinMathematics 1MAT230-CalculusIII 4MAT231-DifferentialEquations 4MAT301-AbstractAlgebra 3MAT313-ProbabilityandStatistics 4MAT413-AdvancedStatistics 3MAT415-FinancialMathematics 3MathematicsElectives* 6IST195-IntroductiontoProgramming 3ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesI 3ACC211-AccountingPrinciplesII 3FIN285-BusinessFinanceI 3
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FIN371-BusinessFinanceII 3FIN306-InternationalFinance 3ECO131-Microeconomics 3ECO132-Macroeconomics 3TotalcreditsforActuarialScienceconcentration65*Twomathematicscoursesofatleastthreecreditsatthe200levelorhigher.StudentsnotseekingsecondarycertificationmaynottakeMAT489asamathematicselective.AstudentwhocompletestheActuarialScienceconcentrationwillalsoearnaminorinFinance.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINMATHEMATICS
CreditsMAT130-CalculusI 4MAT131-CalculusII 4MathematicsElectives(fourmathematicscourses,atleast3creditseach,200levelorhigher,excludingMAT489) 12Totalcreditsforminor 20SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
• AstudentmustmaintainanoverallGPAof2.0inallrequiredcoursesforthemajororminor.• IftheGPAfallsbelowthis,thestudentisplacedonprobationbythedepartmentandhasonesemesterto
increasetheGPAtotheminimumstandard.• Failingthis,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogramunlessheorshegetsanextensionfromthe
departmentchair• Nogradelowerthana“C-”inamathematicscoursewillcounttowardfulfillingtherequirementsofthe
majororminor.
MATHEMATICSHONORSPROGRAMStudentswhosubmitanapplicationforHonorsandmeetthefollowingMathematicsDepartmentrequirementswillgraduatewithHonorsinthemajor:
• ActivemembershipinSigmaZeta• AminimumoverallGPAof3.0• AminimumGPAof3.5inmathematicscoursesforthemajortakenatCabrini• Completionofaresearchprojectunderthesupervisionofafull-timefacultymemberoftheMathematics
Departmentandpublicpresentationofthework
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ScienceDepartment
ProgramsofStudyandCurriculumRequirements
ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionThismajorisscience-basedandprovidesstudentswithtrainingforcareersthatfollowthepresentandfuturetrendsforhealthandfitness.Thecontentofthisprogramfocusesonphysicalactivityasapreventativedisciplineinmaintainingcardiovascularhealth,muscularstrengthandendurance,flexibility,andathleticperformance.Asecondaryfocusoftheprogramistoassesstheroleoflifetimephysicalactivityinoffsettingtheagingprocess,inthepreventionandmanagementofdiseaseandinmaintainingthequalityofone’slife.Themajorhasachoicebetweentwotracksofstudy(SportsScienceorHealthandWellnessManagement).Inadditiontotherequiredcourses,allmajorsmustselectoneofthetracks.TheSportsSciencetrackhelpspreparestudentsforfuturecareersinvarioushealthscienceprofessions,andprovidessomeoftheprerequisitesforpost-graduatestudiesinsuchdisciplinesasPhysicalTherapy,OccupationalTherapy,Nursing,CardiacRehabilitation,Physician’sAssistant,andExercisePhysiology.TheHealthandWellnessManagementtrackpreparesthestudentforcareersintheever-growingfieldsofolderadultwellness,fitnessandhealth,communityhealthpromotionandthecompetitivefitnessindustry.ThistrackwouldpreparestudentsforgraduatestudiesinCommunity/PublicHealth,HealthEducation,AthleticTraining,ExercisePhysiology,andSportsandFitnessManagement.AsignaturecomponentoftheExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionprogramhasbeentheintegrationoftheacademiccurriculumwiththedailyoperationsofTheDixonCenter(Cabrini’ssportsandrecreationcenter).Theintegrationofacademicswiththefitness,recreation,athleticsandsportsconditioningprogramsoftheDixonCenterprovidesanexcellentmodelofpreparationforthefutureworkplace.LEARNINGOUTCOMESExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionmajorswill:
• Demonstratecompetencytoadministervariousphysiologicalassessments.• Demonstratecompetenceinanalyzingclient’sphysiologicalneedsandprescribingappropriatestrategiesfor
improvement.• Demonstratetheabilitytocommunicateclearlyandeffectivelyinbothone-on-oneandgroupsettings.• Demonstratescientificorbusinesswritingskillsappropriatetotheexercisescience/healthpromotion
discipline.• Demonstratealevelofinformationliteracyandresourcefulnessnecessarytoremaincurrentinthediscipline.• Demonstrateappropriateprofessionalbehaviornecessaryforsuccess.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINEXERCISESCIENCE&HEALTHPROMOTION ESHmajorsarerequiredtotakeBIO101(4credits)asoneoftheirscientificliteracyrequirementsandMAT117/118orMAT130fortheirquantitativeliteracyrequirements. Credits
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BIO230-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI 4BIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4ESH201-Aging,PhysicalActivity,andHealth 3ESH220-HealthPromotion/DiseasePrevention 3ESH225-FundamentalsofExercisePhysiology 3ESH319-PersonalTrainingandGroupExercise
Instruction 2ESH360-BodyCompositionandNutrition 3ESH370-LaboratoryMethodsinExerciseScience 3ESH410-SkeletalMuscleAdaptationtoTrainingandRehabilitation 3ESH440-CareandPreventionofAthleticInjury 3ESH470-MethodsofExerciseTestingandExercise Prescription 3ESH388-Internship* 5ESH488-Internship* 6PED111-FirstAidandCPR 1
Subtotal 46REQUIREDCOURSESFORSPORTSSCIENCETRACK CreditsESH340-MetabolicandBiochemicalAspects ofPhysicalActivity 3ESH350-CardiovascularPhysiology/PathoPhysiology 3ESH450-ResearchMethods 3CHE111-GeneralChemistryI 4CHE112-GeneralChemistryII 4BUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3or MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3
TotalforSportsSciencetrack 20Totalcreditsformajor 66REQUIREDCOURSESFORHEALTHANDWELLNESSMANAGEMENTTRACK CreditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagement 3ESH465-HealthandWellnessProgramming 3MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketing 3COM330-OrganizationalCommunication 3orCOM331-PresentationCommunication 3orENG340-PublicSpeaking 3Threeofthefollowingfivecourses:
• BUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkills 3
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• BUS232-SportsManagement 3• BUS236-SportsFacilitiesManagement 3• HRM310-TrainingandDevelopment 3• PSY316-PositivePsychologyandHealth 3
TotalforHealthandWellnessManagementtrack 21Totalcreditsformajor 67REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINEXERCISESCIENCE&HEALTHPROMOTION CreditsESH220-HealthPromotion/DiseasePrevention 3ESH225-FundamentalsofExercisePhysiology 3ESH201-Aging,PhysicalActivity,andHealth 3ESH360-BodyCompositionandNutrition 3ESH370-LaboratoryMethodsinExerciseScience 3ESH465-HealthandWellnessProgramming 3
Totalcreditsforminor 18INTERNSHIPSExerciseScience&HealthPromotionmajorswill:
• Demonstratecompetenciestoadministervariousphysiologicalassessments.• Demonstratecompetenceinanalyzingclient’sphysiologicalneedsandprescribingappropriatestrategies
forhealthimprovements.• Demonstratetheabilitytocommunicateclearlyandeffectivelyinbothone-on-oneandgroupsettings.• Demonstratescientificorbusinesswritingskillsappropriatetotheexercisescience/healthpromotion
discipline.• Demonstratealevelofinformationliteracyandresourcefulnessnecessarytoremaincurrentinthe
discipline.• Demonstrateappropriateprofessionalbehaviornecessaryforsuccess.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMSPleaseconsulttheDepartmentChairformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteriatoparticipateintheseprograms.PhysicalTherapy(D.P.T.)CabriniUniversityandWidenerUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentsintheSportsScienceTrackoftheExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionmajortothePhysicalTherapydoctoralprogramatWidenerUniversity.ThesestudentsspendthreeyearsatCabriniandthreeyearsatWidenerandearnjoint3+3B.S./D.P.T.degrees(bachelorofscienceinExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionanddoctorofphysicaltherapy).MasterofScienceinAthleticTraining
CabriniUniversityandPhiladelphiaUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferof
qualifiedCabrinistudentsintheSportsScienceTrackoftheExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionmajortotheMasterofScienceinAthleticTrainingatPhiladelphiaUniversity.ThesestudentsspendthreeyearsatCabriniand
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threeyearsatPhiladelphiaUniversityandearnjoint3+3B.S./M.S.degrees(bachelorofscienceinExerciseScience
andHealthPromotionandMasterofScienceinAthleticTraining).
BiologyThebachelorofscienceinbiologyisamultidisciplinaryprogramcombiningrigorousfoundationsinbiology,
chemistryandphysics.Thebiologyprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsforcareersinalliedhealthfields
includingphysicaltherapy,occupationaltherapyandpharmacy,entry-levelplacementinpharmaceuticalandbiomedicalresearchlaboratories,admissionintograduate,medical,andprofessionalschools,andteaching.
Themajorprovidesallstudentswithacoresetofcoursesintroducingthebasicconceptsoflifescienceandanin-depthintroductiontothefundamentalsofbiologicalprocessesandthediversityoforganisms.Asubsequent
seriesofcoursesprovidesabroadbiologicalbaseforadvancedworkinspecificconcentrationareas.
Theprogramplacesheavyemphasisonmethodologythroughlaboratoryexperiencesthatprovidesstudents
withstate-of-the-artlabskills.Thestudentwillcompleteaninternship,aresearchprojectwithafacultymentor,
orparticipateinstudentteachingwhereexperienceisgainedinaresearch,alliedhealthorteachingenvironment.BiologystudentsalsoparticipateinaSeniorSeminarcoursewhereathesisiswrittenbasedoneither
laboratory-basedorlibrary-basedresearch.
LEARNINGOUTCOMESBiologymajorswill:• haveanunderstandingoffoundationalbiological,chemicalandphysicalscienceconcepts,asemphasizedinthe
coresciencecourserequirements• demonstratetheabilitytoapplythescientificmethodandwillpossessproblemsolvingskillsnecessaryto
design,conduct,andtroubleshootexperimentsandtotestahypothesis• acquirethecriticalthinkingskills,analyticalandquantitativeskillsnecessarytoread,understand,andcritically
reviewscientificpapersandtointerpretandanalyzedatapresentedinvariousforms(e.g.,graphs,tables,narrative).
• developwrittenandoralcommunicationskillsnecessarytopresentscientificideastomultipleaudiencesusingtheacceptedformatofthediscipline.
• acquirebasicproficiencyincomputationalskills,labtechniques,anduseoftechnologynecessaryforentryintothescienceworkplaceand/orgraduate/professionalschools.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINBIOLOGYStudentscompletingaBSinBiologyatCabriniUniversitymustcompletetheBiologyCoreRequirementcoursesinadditiontocoursesrequiredforonetrack.TracksincludeBiologicalSciences,HealthScience,MolecularBiologyandBiotechnology,Pre-Dentistry,andPre-Medicine.StudentsinterestedinteachingatthehighschoollevelneedtodoublemajorinBiologyandSecondaryEducation.
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Insuchcases,studentsshouldselecttheBiologymajor/TrackinBiologicalSciencestomeetPennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationrequirements.Whilestudentsmaycompletetherequirementsofmultipletracks,onlyonetrackcanbeidentifiedforpurposesofgraduationandonlyonedegreeinbiologywillbeawarded.PleasenotethatstudentsshouldbegincourseworktowardstheBiologymajor,tracksinBiologicalSciencesorHealthScienceorthebiologyminornolaterthanthefirstsemesteroftheirsophomoreyear.StudentsconsideringtheBiologymajor,tracksinMolecularBiologyandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicine,andPre-Dentistryshouldbegincourseworkduringtheirfirstsemesterofstudyatthecollege.Failingtodosomaypreventthemfromcompletingthenecessaryrequirementsinafour-yearperiodorrequirestudentstodocourseworkinthesummer.StudentsinalltracksmusttakePHY101andPHY102(withlaboratories,8credits)astheirscientificliteracyrequirement.StudentsmusttakeMAT117orMAT130orhigherandMAT118orMAT313tomeettheirquantitativeliteracyrequirementsoraselectives.
REQUIREMENTSFORMAJORINBIOLOGY
BiologyCoreRequirements CreditsBIO101-BiologicalScienceI 4BIO102-BiologicalScienceII 4BIO206-CellandMolecularBiology 4BIO263-Genetics 4BIO/CHE315-IntroductiontoScientificPresentations 1BIO/CHE444-SeniorSeminar 3BIO488-Internship 3orR-BIO466-UndergraduateResearch 3orSEC490-StudentTeaching 3CHE111-GeneralChemistryI 4CHE112-GeneralChemistryII 4CHE211-OrganicChemistryI 4
TotalcreditsforBiologyCoreRequirements
(excludingPHY101andPHY102) 35
TRACKINBIOLOGICALSCIENCES CreditsBIO301-GeneralPhysiology 4orBIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4BIO348-Ecology 4BIOElectives-Selectthreeadditionalelectivesfromanapprovedlist(twoormoreatthe300levelorhigherandatleastoneelectivemusthavealaboratory). 10
Totalcreditsintrack 18
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Totalcreditsoverall 53
TRACKINHEALTHSCIENCEThistrackwillberetiredattheconclusionoftheacademicyear2017-2018.Studentsmajoringinthistrackwillbeabletocompleteitbutnonewstudentswillbeacceptedintothetrackonceitisretired.BIO230-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI 4BIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4Electives-Selectfourelectivesfromtheapprovedlist(atleastonemustbeaBIO/CHEcourseatthe300levelorhigher). 12-16
ApprovedElectives:BIO250,BIO308,BIO318,BIO331,BIO350(topicsapprovedbyChair),BIO420,BIO430,BIO
440,BIO441,CHE212,CHE350(topicsapprovedbyChair),CHE450(topicsapprovedbyChair),PSY309,PSY320,SOC215,othersapprovedbyChair.
StudentscompletingtherequirementsoftheHealthSciencetrackmusttakePSY101tofilltheirIndividualandSocietyexplorationrequirementorasafreeelective.
Totalcreditsintrack(notincludingPSY101) 20-24Totalcreditsoverall 55-59
TRACKINMOLECULARBIOLOGY&BIOTECHNOLOGY CreditsBIO308-GeneralMicrobiology 4BIO312-TheoryandPracticeinBiotechnology 4BIO318-Virology 3BIO420-Immunology 3BIO/CHE440-BiochemistryI 4BIO/CHEElective-SelectfromBIO351,BIO/CHE441,CHE201,CHE316,CHE407. 3-4CHE212-OrganicChemistryII 4
Totalcreditsintrack 25-26
Totalcreditsoverall 60-61
TRACKINPRE-DENTISTRYBIO290-ClinicalExperienceinDentalMedicine* 1BIO291-IntroductiontoClinicalResearch* 1BIO301-GeneralPhysiology 4BIO308-GeneralMicrobiology 4BIO360-DentalAnatomyandPhysiology 1BIO/CHE440BiochemistryI 4
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BIO/CHEElectives-Selecttwoadditionalapprovedelectives(twoormoreatthe300levelorhigherfromanapprovedlist). 6CHE212-OrganicChemistryII 4StudentscompletingtherequirementsofthePre-DentistrytrackmustsuccessfullycompleteorbeexemptfromMAT130,CalculusI,aseitherpartofthequantitativeliteracyrequirementorasanelective.
Totalcreditsintrack(notincludingMAT130) 25
Totalcreditsoverall 60
TRACKINPRE-MEDICINEBIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4orBIO301-GeneralPhysiology 4BIO308-GeneralMicrobiology 4BIO/CHE440BiochemistryI 4BIOElectives-Selectthreeadditionalapprovedelectives(twoormoreatthe300levelorhigher). 9CHE212-OrganicChemistryII 4
Totalcreditsintrack 25
Totalcreditsoverall 60
NocoursesusedtowardstheBiologymajormaybetakenunderthepass/failoption.
Studentsdoublemajoringinbiologyandchemistryneedonlycompleteoneinternship/researchexperienceand
oneseniorseminarcoursetocompletetherequirementsofbothmajors.Theinternship/researchexperiencemustbefourcreditsinthefieldofchemistry.
Theseniorseminarcoursemustbeinthefieldofbiology.Thetopicsoftheinternship/researchandseniorseminarcoursemaynotoverlapinanywayandmustbedistinctivelywithinthespecificdisciplines.
StudentsenrollinginBIO444,Internshipand/orRBIO466,UndergraduateResearch,areexpectedtoselecttopicsrelatedtotheirintendedtrack.
Forexample,studentsinthePre-Dentistrytrackmustselecttopicsrelatedtodentalmedicine.StudentscompletingtheBiologicalSciencetrackmayselectanytopicinbiology.
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SECONDARYEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONINBIOLOGY
StudentsintendingtoearnSecondaryEducationCertificationinBiologymusttakeBIO489aspartoftheirSecondaryEducationmajorrequirements.
SecondaryEducationdoublemajorsareeligibletotakeSEC490inplaceofBIO488orR-BIO466.
StudentsmusttakeBIO248-BiologicalApplicationsofEarthScienceaspartoftheirBIOelectivesandBIO489
aspartoftheirSecondaryEducationmajorrequirements.
StudentsnotselectingtheBiologicalSciencestrackmustalsotakeBIO231orBIO301(Physiologyrequirement)
andBIO348-EcologyaspartoftheirtrackorasfreeelectivestomeetPDEcontentrequirements.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINBIOLOGY CreditsBIO101-BiologicalScienceI 4BIO102-BiologicalScienceII 4BIOLabElective(200+levelorhigher) 4BIOElectives(200+levelorhigher) 9
Totalcreditsforminor 21
StudentsmaynotuseR-BIO166,BIO248,BIO/CHE315,BIO/CHE444,BIO488,BIO489,BIO499orR-BIO466
towardstheminor.
Chemistrymajors/minorsorEnvironmentalStudiesminorsmustcompleteatleasttwocourses(6+credits)outside
theirothermajor/minorrequirementstoearnabiologyminor.
SCIENCEDEPARTMENTADMISSIONSTANDARDS
Ingeneral,first-time,first-yearstudentswillbeacceptedtoCabriniUniversitywiththeBiologymajorastheir“intended”fieldofstudybasedoncriteriasetbyCabrini’sAdmissionsOffice.Students“intending”toenterascience
programarenotguaranteedadmissiontothedepartment.
Whenenrolledattheuniversity,studentsapplyingtothesciencedepartmentmustmeetthefollowingcriteriafor
fullacceptanceintothemajor:• completionofonefull-timesemester(12ormorecredits)ofcourseworkoritsequivalentatCabriniincludingat
leastonemajors-levelBIO,CHE,orPHYcourse• 2.50GPAoverall• 2.00GPAinanyattemptedmajors-levelsciencecourses• placementinMAT117-118orhigher
orcompletionofthequantitativeliteracyrequirement
StudentsfailingtomeetthescienceGPArequirement,butearnedaminimumofa“C-”inBIO101willbegranted
provisionalacceptance.Studentsgrantedprovisionalacceptancewillhaveuntiltheendofthefallsemesteroftheir
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sophomoretofullymeettheacceptancestandardsincludingmeetingtheGPArequirementandearninga“C-”or
higherinBIO101,BIO102,CHE111andBIO263.Studentsfailingtomeetanyoftheotheraboverequirementsaredeniedadmissiontothedepartment,butmayappealthedecisionbysubmittingawrittenappealtothedepartment
chair.
Undeclaredstudentswhoareinterestedinpursuingasciencedegree,butwhohavenotbeenformallyaccepted
intothemajor/program,areeligibletoenrollinBIO101-102,CHE111-112,orPHY101-102onaspace-available
basiswithapprovalofthedepartmentchairtohelpthemprepareforentryintothemajorwithoutjeopardizingatimelygraduation.
Studentsnotformallyacceptedintoamajor/minormaynotadvancetomajor-specific200-levelorhighercoursesuntiltheyareformallyacceptedintothedepartment.
StudentsgrantedprovisionalacceptancemaynotadvancepastBIO263untiltheyhaveearnedfullacceptanceintothedepartment.
SCIENCEDEPARTMENTRETENTIONPOLICIESAfterattempting16creditsinmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY),studentsdeclaredintheBiologymajor/
minorwillhavetheirdepartmentalGPAevaluatedeachsemester.An“attempt”includescoursesthatare
completed,withdrawnfrom,orauditedandistakenatCabrini,anotherapprovedinstitution,orthroughtheAdvancedPlacementprogram.
StudentsmustmaintainanoverallscienceGPAof2.00orhigherinallmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY)withaminimumofa“C”inallmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY)takenatCabrinitocontinueinthemajor
orminorandultimatelygraduatewithadegreefromthesciencedepartment.
Gradesfromnon-majorscoursesortheirequivalentandtransferredorAdvancedPlacementcoursesarenotused
intheGPAcalculation.TheGPArequirementwillbeenforcedafterattemptingeightcreditsfortransferstudents.
TransferstudentswillbeassessedbasedonlyonthegradesreceivedinsciencecoursescompletedatCabriniUniversity.
StudentswithasciencecourseGPAbelow2.00willbeconsidered“onprobation”withinthedepartment.Studentsonprobationwillreceiveaformalletterfromthedepartmentchairnotingtheconditionsoftheprobation
andwillberequiredtoscheduleameetingwiththechairandtheirdepartmentaladvisortodiscusswaystoimprove
theiracademicstandingwithinthedepartment.
Thechair,inconsultationwiththeadvisorandstudent,willdeterminealistofcoursesthatmustberepeatedto
improvetheGPA.AllrepeatedcoursesmustbetakenatCabriniUniversityunlessanexemptionisgrantedbytheChair.
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Duringtheprobationaryperiod,tomaximizestudentsuccess,studentsmayenrollinamaximumofthreescience
coursesduringthefallorspringsemester.
Studentsonprobationwithinthedepartmenthaveonefullsemester(fallorspring)tobringtheirGPAto2.00or
aboveortheywillbeformallydismissedfromthedepartment.Departmentalprobationisallowedonlyonce.GPAsbelow2.00forasecondtimewillresultinimmediatedepartmentaldismissal.
Studentsdismissedfromthedepartmentwillreceiveaformalletterfromthedepartmentchair.Studentsthatareformallydismissedfromthedepartmentmaynottakeanymajor-specificcourseworkinthedepartment,exceptto
repeatcoursesalreadyattemptedinordertoimprovetheirUniversityGPAortotakecoursesofferedaspartofthe
GeneralEducationProgram.
Whendismissed,studentsarenoteligibletoreapplyforadmissiontoorgraduatewithamajorinthedepartment.
Studentswithextenuatingcircumstancesmaysubmitaformalwrittenappealtothedepartmentchairtobeconsideredforanextensionoftheprobationaryperiod.
Studentsmusthavea2.00(“C”)orhigherGPAinallrequiredsciencecoursesandhavepermissionofthedepartmentchairtoenrollinBIO488,BIO499,RBIO166,andRBIO466.
TheDepartmentChairreservestherighttorefuseadmissionintothesecoursesforreasonsincluding,butnotlimitedto,previousacademichonestyviolations,previouscodeofconductviolations,orlackofprofessional
behaviorasdeterminedbythechair.
StudentsnoteligibletocompleteBIO488-InternshiporR-BIO466-UndergraduateResearchwillberequiredto
completeoneadditional3-4creditelectiveintheirmajorfieldatthe200levelorhigher.
Studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteaminimumof15credits,includingBIO/CHE444,SeniorSeminar,at
CabriniUniversityinordertograduatewithabiologymajorfromtheScienceDepartment.Studentsmust
successfullycompleteaminimumof9creditsatCabriniUniversityinordertograduatewithaminor.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
PleaseconsulttheDepartmentChairorProgramCoordinatorformoreinformationonadmissionandacademiccriteriatoparticipateintheseprograms.
A.S.toB.S.TransferAgreementinMolecularBiologyandBiotechnology
CabriniUniversityandMontgomeryCountyCommunityCollegeandBurlingtonCountyCommunityCollege
havearticulationagreementsthatfacilitatethetransferofqualifiedcommunitycollegestudentstoCabriniUniversity.
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ThesestudentsspendtwoyearsatcommunitycollegeandtwoyearsatCabriniandearnjoint2+2A.S./B.S.degrees
(associateofscienceandbachelorofscienceinbiology/trackinmolecularbiologyandbiotechnology).
Dentistry(D.M.D.)
CabriniUniversityandTempleUniversitySchoolofDentistryhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentstotheDentalMedicineprogramatTempleUniversityinajoint3+4
program.Thesestudentsspendthreeyears(90+credits)atCabriniandfouryearsatTempleUniversityandearn
aD.M.D.(DoctorofDentalMedicine)degree.
StudentsmayearnaB.S.inBiology,Pre-DentistrytrackaftercompletionofthefirstprofessionalyearatTemple
UniversitybycompletingspecificgeneraleducationandmajorcourseswhileatCabrini.
Pharmacy(Pharm.D.)
CabriniUniversityandThomasJeffersonUniversitySchoolofPharmacyhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentstothePharmacydoctoralprogramatThomasJefferson
University.
ThesestudentsspendthreeyearsatCabriniandfouryearsatJeffersonandearnjoint3+4B.S./Pharm.D.(bachelor
ofscienceinbiology—anytrack—anddoctorofpharmacy)degrees.
PhysicalTherapy(D.P.T.)
CabriniUniversityandWidenerUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualified
CabrinistudentstothePhysicalTherapydoctoralprogramatWidenerUniversity.ThesestudentsspendthreeyearsatCabriniandthreeyearsatWidenerandearnjoint3+3B.S./D.P.T.degrees(bachelorofsciencein
biology/healthscienceanddoctorofphysicaltherapy).
PhysicianAssistantStudies(M.M.S.)
CabriniUniversityandArcadiaUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualified
CabrinistudentstothePhysicianAssistantStudiesprogramatArcadiaUniversity.
ThesestudentsspendfouryearsatCabriniandtwoyearsatArcadiaandearnjoint4+2B.S./M.M.S.degrees
(bachelorofscienceinbiology/pre-medicineandmasterinmedicalscienceinphysicianassistantstudies).
PodiatricMedicine(D.P.M.)
CabriniUniversityandTempleUniversitySchoolofPodiatricMedicinehaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentstothePodiatricMedicineprogramatTempleUniversity.
Thesestudentsspendthreeyears(90+credits)atCabriniandfouryearsatTempleUniversityandearnaD.P.M.degree(DoctorofPodiatricMedicine).
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StudentsmayearnaB.S.inBiology,Pre-Medicinetrackaftercompletionofthefirstprofessionalyear*atTemple
UniversitybycompletingspecificgeneraleducationandmajorcourseswhileatCabrini.
Inthecasesoftheprogramsindentistry,pharmacy,physicaltherapyandpodiatry,theUniversity’sgeneral
feeschargeisappliedtotheprofessionalstudyyear(priortoreceiptofB.S.degree)andprovidesstudentswithaccesstoCabrinicampusfacilitiesandactivities.
Thisfeeisinadditiontothenormaltuition/feeschargedbytheprofessionalinstitution(Temple,Jefferson,Widener).
ChemistryThechemistryprogramatCabriniisdesignedtopreparechemistrymajorsforsuccessfulcareersinavarietyofindustriesandprofessionsincludingthepharmaceuticalindustry,biotechnology,medicine,academics,
secondaryeducation,government,aswellasotherchemistry-relatedfields.
Studentsseekingabachelorofsciencedegreeinchemistryarerequiredtotakecoursesincluding
GeneralChemistry,InorganicChemistry,OrganicChemistry,AnalyticalChemistry,InstrumentalChemistry,
Biochemistry,PhysicalChemistry,Physics,Calculus,aSeniorSeminarandanInternshiporresearchexperience.
AtCabrini,studentswhochoosetomajororminorinchemistrywillreceiveastrongfoundationandcomprehensive
educationinchemistrythatisnecessaryforasuccessfulcareer.Theywillhavetheopportunitytomeetwithfacultytodiscusstheirconcernsandtoanswerquestionsregardingcoursematerial,careerchoices,oranyaspectsof
chemistrythatinterestthem.
PleasenotethatstudentsshouldbegincourseworktowardstheChemistrydegreenolaterthanthebeginningof
theirsophomoreyear.Failingtodosocouldpreventthemfromcompletingthenecessaryrequirementsina
four-yearperiodorrequirestudentstodocourseworkinthesummer.
StudentsmusttakePHY111-112(withlaboratories,8credits)astheirscientificliteracyrequirementforthemajor.
MajorsalsomusttakeMAT130asaquantitativeliteracycourseorafreeelective.
StudentsinterestedinteachingatthehighschoollevelshouldplantodoublemajorinChemistryand
SecondaryEducation.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Chemistrymajorswill:• haveanunderstandingoffoundationalbiological,chemicalandphysicalscienceconcepts,
asemphasizedinthecoresciencecourserequirements• demonstratetheabilitytoapplythescientificmethodandwillpossessproblemsolvingskillsnecessaryto
design,conduct,andtroubleshootexperimentsandtotestahypothesis
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• acquirethecriticalthinkingskills,analyticalandquantitativeskillsnecessarytoread,understand,andcriticallyreviewscientificpapersandtointerpretandanalyzedatapresentedinvariousforms(e.g.,graphs,tables,narrative)
• developwrittenandoralcommunicationskillsnecessarytopresentscientificideastomultipleaudiencesusingtheacceptedformatofthediscipline
• acquirebasicproficiencyincomputationalskills,labtechniques,anduseoftechnologynecessaryforentryintothescienceworkplaceand/orgraduate/professionalschools
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMAJORINCHEMISTRY CreditsCHE111-GeneralChemistryI 4CHE112-GeneralChemistryII 4CHE201-AnalyticalChemistry 3CHE211-OrganicChemistryI 4CHE212-OrganicChemistryII 4CHE303-InorganicChemistry 3CHE/BIO315-IntroductiontoScientificPresentations 1CHE401-PhysicalChemistryI 4orCHE402-PhysicalChemistryII 4CHE407-InstrumentalAnalysis 4CHE/BIO440-BiochemistryI 4CHE/BIO444-SeniorSeminar 3CHE488-Internship 4orR-CHE466-UndergraduateResearch 4orSEC490-StudentTeaching 4CHEElective(200-levelorhigherandexcludingCHE488,489,or499) 3-4RelatedFieldRequirementMAT131-CalculusII 4
Totalcreditsformajor 49-50
(NotincludingMAT130,PHY111,PHY112)
*StudentsdeclaringChemistrybeginningFall2017willberequiredtotakecalculusbasedphysics(PHY111/PHY112)
tofulfilltheScienceliteracyrequirementforthemajor.
NocoursesusedtowardstheChemistrymajormaybetakenunderthepass/failoption.
Studentsdoublemajoringinchemistryandbiologyneedonlycompleteoneinternship/researchexperienceandoneseniorseminarcoursetocompletetherequirementsofbothmajors.Theinternship/researchexperiencemustbe
4creditsinthefieldofchemistry.Theseniorseminarcoursemustbeinthefieldofbiology.Thetopicsofthe
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internship/researchandseniorseminarcoursemaynotoverlapinanywayandmustbedistinctivelywithinthe
specificdisciplines.
StudentsintendingtoearnSecondaryEducationCertificationinChemistrymusttakeCHE489aspartoftheir
SecondaryEducationmajorrequirements.SecondaryEducationdoublemajorsareeligibletotakeSEC490inplaceofCHE488orR-CHE466.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINCHEMISTRY Credits
CHE111-GeneralChemistryI 4
CHE112-GeneralChemistryII 4CHE211-OrganicChemistryI 4
CHEElective(200-levelorhigherandexcluding
CHE315,444,488,489,or499orRCHE466) 9+Totalcreditsforminor: 21
MinorsneedonlytakeMATcoursesrequiredasCHEcourseprerequisites.BiologymajorsmayonlyearnachemistryminorbysatisfyingtherequirementslistedbelowinadditiontotakingtwoapprovedCHEcoursesaboveand
beyondtherequirementsoftheirbiologyprogram.
BiologyminororEnvironmentalStudiesminorsmustcompleteatleasttwocourses(6+credits)outsidetheirother
major/minorrequirementstoearnachemistryminor.
SCIENCEDEPARTMENTADMISSIONSTANDARDS
Ingeneral,first-time,first-yearstudentswillbeacceptedtoCabriniUniversitywiththeChemistrymajorastheir
“intended”fieldofstudybasedoncriteriasetbyCabrini’sAdmissionsOffice.Students“intending”toenterascienceprogramarenotguaranteedadmissiontothedepartment.
Whenenrolledatthecollege,studentsapplyingtothesciencedepartmentmustmeetthefollowingcriteriaforfullacceptanceintothemajor:
• Completionofonefull-timesemester(12ormorecredits)ofcourseworkoritsequivalentatCabrini,
includingatleastonemajors-levelCHEorPHYcourse• 2.50GPAoverall• 2.00GPAinanyattemptedmajors-levelsciencecoursesandMAT131• PlacementinMAT117-118orhigherorcompletionofthequantitativeliteracyrequirement
StudentsfailingtomeetthescienceGPArequirement,butearnedaminimumofa“C-”inCHE111willbegrantedprovisionalacceptance.Studentsgrantedprovisionalacceptancewillhaveuntiltheendofthefallsemesteroftheir
sophomoretofullymeettheacceptancestandardsincludingmeetingtheGPArequirementandearninga“C-”or
higherinCHE111,CHE112,PHY101andCHE211.Studentsfailingtomeetanyoftheotheraboverequirementsare
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deniedadmissiontothedepartment,butmayappealthedecisionbysubmittingawrittenappealtothedepartment
chair.
Undeclaredstudentswhoareinterestedinpursuingasciencedegree,butwhohavenotbeenformallyaccepted
intothemajor/minor,areeligibletoenrollin,CHE111-112orPHY101-102onaspace-availablebasiswithapprovalofthedepartmentchairtohelpthemprepareforentryintothemajorwithoutjeopardizingatimelygraduation.
StudentsgrantedprovisionalacceptancemaynotadvancepastCHE211untiltheyhaveearnedfullacceptanceintothedepartment.
Studentsnotformallyacceptedintoamajor/minormaynotadvancetomajor-specific200-levelorhighercourses
untiltheyareformallyacceptedintothedepartment.
SCIENCEDEPARTMENTRETENTIONPOLICIES
Afterattempting16creditsinmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY),studentsdeclaredintheChemistrymajor/minorwillhavetheirdepartmentalGPAevaluatedeachsemester.MAT131isalsousedwhenevaluating
chemistrymajorsaswell.An“attempt”includescoursesthatarecompleted,withdrawnfrom,orauditedandis
takenatCabrini,anotherapprovedinstitution,orthroughtheAdvancedPlacementprogram.
StudentsmustmaintainanoverallscienceGPAof2.00orhigherinallmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY)
withaminimumofa“C-”inallmajors-levelsciencecourses(BIO,CHE,PHY)takenatCabrinitocontinueinthemajororminorandultimatelygraduatewithadegreefromthesciencedepartment.
Gradesfromnon-majorscoursesortheirequivalentandtransferredorAdvancedPlacementcoursesarenotusedintheGPAcalculation.TheGPArequirementwillbeenforcedafterattemptingeightcreditsfortransferstudents.
TransferstudentswillbeassessedbasedonlyonthegradesreceivedinsciencecoursescompletedatCabrini
University.
StudentswithasciencecourseGPAbelow2.00willbeconsidered“onprobation”withinthedepartment.
Studentsonprobationwillreceiveaformalletterfromthedepartmentchairnotingtheconditionsoftheprobationandwillberequiredtoscheduleameetingwiththechairandtheirdepartmentaladvisortodiscusswaystoimprove
theiracademicstandingwithinthedepartment.
Thechair,inconsultationwiththeadvisorandstudent,willdeterminealistofcoursesthatmustberepeatedto
improvetheGPA.AllrepeatedcoursesmustbetakenatCabriniUniversityunlessanexemptionisgrantedby
thechair.
Duringtheprobationaryperiod,tomaximizestudentsuccess,studentsmayenrollinamaximumofthreescience
coursesduringthefallorspringsemester.Studentsonprobationwithinthedepartmenthaveonefullsemester(fallorspring)tobringtheirGPAto2.00oraboveortheywillbeformallydismissedfromthedepartment.Departmental
probationisallowedonlyonce.
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GPAsbelow2.00forasecondtimewillresultinimmediatedepartmentaldismissal.Studentsdismissedfromthedepartmentwillreceiveaformalletterfromthedepartmentchair.Studentsthatareformallydismissedfromthe
departmentmaynottakeanymajor-specificcourseworkinthedepartment,excepttorepeatcoursesalready
attemptedinordertoimprovetheirUniversityGPAortotakecoursesofferedaspartoftheGeneralEducationProgram.
Whendismissed,studentsarenoteligibletoreapplyforadmissiontoorgraduatewithamajorinthedepartment.Studentswithextenuatingcircumstancesmaysubmitaformalwrittenappealtothedepartmentchairtobe
consideredforanextensionoftheprobationaryperiod.
Studentsmusthavea2.00(C)orhigherGPAinallrequiredsciencecoursesandhavepermissionofthedepartment
chairtoenrollinCHE488,CHE499,RCHE166,andRCHE466.Thedepartmentchairreservestherighttorefuse
admissionintothesecoursesforreasonsincluding,butnotlimitedto,previousacademichonestyviolations,previouscodeofconductviolations,orlackofprofessionalbehaviorasdeterminedbytheChair.
StudentsnoteligibletocompleteCHE488-InternshiporR-CHE466-UndergraduateResearchwillberequiredtocompleteoneadditional3-4creditelectiveintheirmajorfieldatthe200-levelorhigher.
Studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteaminimumof15credits,includingCHE/BIO444,SeniorSeminar,atCabrini
Universityinordertograduatewithachemistrymajorfromthesciencedepartment.Studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteaminimumof9creditsatCabriniUniversityinordertograduatewithaminor.
ARTICULATIONAGREEMENTSWITHPROFESSIONALPROGRAMSPleaseconsulttheDepartmentChairorProgramCoordinatorformoreinformationonadmissionandacademic
criteria.
Pharmacy(Pharm.D.)
CabriniUniversityandThomasJeffersonUniversitySchoolofPharmacyhaveanarticulationagreementthat
facilitatesthetransferofqualifiedCabrinistudentstothePharmacydoctoralprogramatThomasJeffersonUniversity.
ThesestudentsspendthreeyearsatCabriniandfouryearsatJeffersonandearnjoint3+4B.S./Pharm.D.degrees(bachelorofscienceinchemistryanddoctorofpharmacy).
PhysicianAssistantStudies(M.M.S.)CabriniUniversityandArcadiaUniversityhaveanarticulationagreementthatfacilitatesthetransferofqualified
CabrinistudentstothePhysicianAssistantStudiesprogramatArcadiaUniversity.Thesestudentsspendfouryears
atCabriniandtwoyearsatArcadiaandearnjoint4+2B.S./M.M.S.degrees(bachelorofscienceinchemistry,minorinbiology,andmasterinmedicalscienceinphysicianassistantstudies).
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EnvironmentalScienceStudentsmayearnaminorinenvironmentalsciencebycompletingthefollowingrequirements.Studentsmust
maintaina2.0GPAinrequiredcoursestoobtainaminorandmustcomplete9creditsofthecourseworkat
CabriniUniversity.
BiologyorChemistrymajors/minorsorEnvironmentalStudiesminorsmustcompleteatleasttwocourses
(6+credits)outsidetheirmajor/minorrequirementstoearnanEnvironmentalScienceminor.
Pleasenotethatstudentsshouldbegincourseworktowardstheminornolaterthanthefirstsemesteroftheir
sophomoreyear.Failingtodosomaypreventthemfromcompletingthenecessaryrequirementsorrequirestudentstodocourseworkinthesummer.
REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMINORINENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE CreditsBIO101-BiologicalScienceI 4BIO102-BiologicalScienceII 4BIO348-Ecology 4Electives* 6
Totalcreditsforminor 18
*SelectedfromBIO211andother200-levelorhighercourseswithapprovalofScienceDepartmentChair
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CourseDescriptionsUndergraduatecoursesandgraduatecoursesopentoundergraduatestudentsinspecificprogramsaredescribedin
thissectionoftheCatalog.
CoursesthatfulfilltheExplorationandLiteraciesrequirementsoftheJusticeMatterscorecurriculumareindicated
byaletterdesignationfollowingthecoursename:
(A)-AestheticAppreciateExploration
(H)-HeritageExploration
(I)-IndividualandSocietyExploration (R)-ReligiousLiteracy
(S)-ScientificLiteracy
(V)-ValuesExploration
TheComputer,Cross-Cultural/ForeignLanguage,andQuantitativeLiteraciesarefulfilledbasedonplacement
results.
HonorscoursesareavailabletostudentsenrolledintheUniversity’sHonorsProgramonlyandareindicatedbyH-
precedingthecoursenumber(example:H-ECG100).
ResearchcoursesareofferedinvariousdisciplinesandareindicatedbyR-precedingthecoursenumber(example:
R-BIO).ShorttermstudyabroadcoursesarelistedasCCAcourses.
Honors,Research,andStudyAbroadcoursesaredescribedintheirappropriatedisciplinarysectionofthecourse
descriptionlist(example:H-ECG100islistedunderECG-EngagementswiththeCommonGood).
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ACC/MACC-Accounting
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)ACC210-AccountingPrinciplesIThiscourseprovidesafoundationofthebasicaccountingterms,principles,andprocedures.Studentswilllearnthattheprimaryroleofaccountingistoprovideandcommunicateusefulinformationtodecisionmakers,includinginvestors,creditors,management,government,andothers.Thesedecisionmakersrelyontheintegrityofthefinancialreportingasdeterminedbythecompetence,judgement,andethicalbehaviorofthoseinvolved.Studentsreviewbasicfinancialaccountingprinciplesandpracticesincludingpreparationoffinancialstatements,accountuse,includingaccrualsanddeferrals.Prerequisite:CompletionofMAT098or099orplacementinMAT113orhigher.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsACC211-AccountingPrinciplesIIStudentsreviewtheapplicationanduseofaccountingdatatoassistmanagersintheirplansanddecisionsregardinginventorycosting,resourceallocation,organizationalcontrol,andperformanceevaluation.Studentswillstudyvariousmanagementaccountingconceptsincluding:productcosting,cost/volume/profitanalysis,relevantcostinganalysis,jobordercosting,processcosting,overhead,budgeting,standardcosts,andcapitalbudgeting.Prerequisite:ACC210.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsACC330-IntermediateAccountingITheprimaryfocusoffinancialaccountingisprovidingusefulinformationtovariousexternaldecisionmakers.Thiscoursewillreviewandexpandonthetheoryandprocessofpreparingfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples(GAAP)asdeterminedbytheFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard(FASB)andSECregulations.ThiscourseprovidesasmoothprogressionfromAccountingPrinciplestoaprofessionallevelofachievementrequiredintheintermediatefinancialaccountingcourse.Itisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Prerequisites:ACC210-211withagradeof‘C’orbetter.Offeredfall.3creditsACC331-IntermediateAccountingIITheprimaryfocusoffinancialaccountingisprovidingusefulinformationtovariousexternaldecisionmakersandisacontinuationcoursefromIntermediateAccountingI.Itisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Prerequisites:ACC210-211withagradeof‘C’orbetterandACC330.Offeredspring.3creditsACC340-ManagerialAccountingAnin-depthstudyofmanagementaccountingfocusingonitsroleininternalreportinganditsimpactonmanagement’splanninganddecision-makingprocesses.Studentswillevaluatethefoundation,ethics,costingsystems/processesandconceptsemployedinthemanagementaccountingprofessions.Thiswillincludecostbehavior,product/servicecosting;operationalbudgeting;pricingandprofitabilityconceptsandprinciples.Prerequisite:ACC211withagradeof‘C’orbetter.Offeredfall.3creditsACC341-IncomeTaxesThiscoursewillenablestudentstousetheknowledgedevelopedduringthesemestertoaidtaxpayersinpreparationoftheirfederal,state,andlocaltaxreturns.StudentswillbeinvolvedintheVolunteerIncomeTaxAssistance(VITA)programsponsoredbytheInternalRevenueService(IRS)andthePennsylvaniaDepartmentofRevenue.Participationinthisprogramwillenhancethestudents’communication,critical-thinking,interpersonal
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skills,andconceptualunderstandingoftaxes.Thiscoursecoverstheoriesandprinciplesoffederalincometaxesrelatingtotheindividualandbusiness.Prerequisite:ACC211.Offeredspring.3creditsACC343-BusinessTaxesTopicscoveredinthiscourseincludefederalincometaxlawforcorporations,partnerships,estates,andtrusts,aswellasfederalgiftandestatetaxes.Prerequisite:ACC341.Offeredfall.3creditsACC410-AdvancedAccountingStudentsreviewaccountingtheorywithastudyofspecialtopics,includingpartnerships,mergersandacquisitions,consolidations,andfundaccounting.Prerequisite:ACC331.Offeredspring.3creditsACC420-AuditingPrinciplesThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidethestudentwiththebasicknowledgeofethicsandauditingpracticesrequiredofamemberofthepublicaccountingprofession.Studentsexploretheprinciplesandmethodologyofauditing.Thecoursereviewstheauditbasis,businesscontrols,professionalethicsandlegalliability.Prerequisite:ACC331.Offeredspring.3creditsACC461-AccountingSeminarSeminarincludesstudyoftopicsinaccountingtheoryandpracticethroughresearchofcurrentaccountingpublications.Prerequisite:Opentojuniorsandseniorsmajoringinaccounting.Offeredfall.3creditsMACC533-CommunicationSkillsforLeadersIntegratingconceptsandtechniquesfromorganizationalbehavior,informationtechnology,interpersonalandgroupprocessesandlinguistics,thiscoursestresseshowtoinfluenceotherseffectivelythroughpersuasion,negotiationandcollaboration.Opentoseniorsmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Offeredfallforsenioraccountingmajors.Studentswillberequiredtocomplete3creditsabove123credits.Prerequisite:ACC331.3credits.MACC550-AccountingInformationSystemsThiscourseexploresandintegratestheprocessofidentifying,gathering,measuring,summarizing,andanalyzingfinancialdatainabusinessorganizationtheaccountant’srolesasauser,manager,designerandevaluatorofaccountinginformationsystemsandtechnologydrivenbusinessprocesses.ThecourseexposesstudentstotechnologicalchangesthatimpacttheaccountantincludingInternet-basedsystems,softwareasaservice,andmobileaccesstoenterpriseinformation,aswellasincreasedsecurityandcontrolrequirements;theroleofinformationsystems;conceptsandmethodsofinformationsystemdesignanduse;andthecurrentandfutureroleofcomputer-basedinformationtechnology.Theseareasincludethedesignofinternalcontrols,assessmentofinternalcontroleffectiveness,andauditofinternalcontrolsinacomputerizedenvironment.Opentoseniorsmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Offeredfallforsenioraccountingmajors.Studentswillberequiredtocomplete3creditsabove123credits.Prerequisite:ACC331.3creditsMACC560-InternationalAccountingThiscourseexploresfinancialreportingissuesfacingentitiesconductingbusinessorraisingcapitalinforeigncountries,includingtopicsonmultinationalfinancialdisclosure,foreignexchangeaccounting,internationalaspectsofmanagerialaccountingandauditing.ThecoursewillalsoexaminethedifferencesbetweenUSGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP)andInternationalFinancialReportingStandards(IFRS).Opentoseniorsmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Offeredspringforsenioraccountingmajors.Prerequisite:ACC331.3credits
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MACC595-Leadership,Ethics,&OrganizationalIntegrityThiscoursefocusesonthechallengesofbuildingandmaintainingethicalintegrityinacompetitiveorganizationalenvironment.Studentswilllearnthatethicalthinkingisanimportantleadershipskill,asourceoforganizationalstrengthandavaluablecorporateasset.Thecoursealsofocusesontheimportanceoforganizationalintegrity,strategiestobuildorganizationalintegrityandtheknowledge,skills,andconceptsneededtoleadhigh-integritycompanies.Opentoseniorsmajoringorminoringinaccounting.Offeredfallforsenioraccountingmajors.Studentswillberequiredtocomplete3creditsabove123credits.Prerequisite:ACC331.3credits.
AST-AmericanStudies
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment)AST109-IntroductiontoAmericanStudies(I)ThiscourseexploreswhatitmeanstobeanAmerican.UsingAmericanStudiesMethodology,thecourseprovidesanintroductiontoAmericanhistorical,political,social,andculturallifewithparticularemphasisonboththefoundingofthenationandrecentAmerica.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS109.)3creditsAST205-HistoryofArtandProtest(A)Thisinterdisciplinaryseminartakesasocio-historicalapproachtoart,fromlong-standingexamplesinAmericanhistorythroughmoderndaymanifestationandcurrentinitiatives.Everyunitdrawsuponinterdisciplinaryexamplesfromacrossdiverseforms:visualarts,oralandwrittenliterature.Studentsparticipateinseveraldifferentexperientialartforms.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasHIS205)3creditsAST217-DreamsinPopularCulture(A)ThiscourseintroducesstudentstothreeelementsofAmericanpopularcultureadvertisements,movies,andtelevisionprograms.Throughoutthesemester,analysesofthosethreepopularcultureelementswillfocusonthethemeofthe“realizationofdreams.”Analysesofthosethreepopularcultureelementsalsowillfocusondepictionsofgenderandracerelatedtothe“realizationofdreams.”Offeredasrequired.3creditsAST317-Reality&PopularCulture(A)ThiscoursepresentsananalysisofthedevelopmentandstructureoftwentiethcenturyAmericanformsofpopularculturalhabits.Particularfocusisplacedonrealitytelevision,butothertopicsmightincludemovies,sports,popularmusic,media,andothermassleisuregenre.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS317)3creditsAST324-MartialArtsExperienceThisseminarexamineshowmartialartshavebeenadoptedintheAmericas,physicallyandphilosophically.WewillemphasizetheculturalstudyfromEasternperspectives,lookingespeciallyatexamplesfromIndia,China,andJapan,aswellastheAfro-Brazilianmartialartofcapoeira.We’llexaminethedifferencebetweenmartialartsasawayoflifeand,assomewouldargue,howtheWesthasco-optedthesephilosophiesandmodifiedthemintosport.Whatisdistinctiveaboutthisinterdisciplinarycourseisitshands-on,experientialapproachanduseofmanygenres,fromthecenturies-oldtaichiclassicstocontemporaryworksonwomenandmixedmartialarts.Eachweekwillcombineexamplesfrompopularculture,film,andelectronicmediaand—mostsignificantly—actual“lab”or“practicum”withparticipationinmartialartsinstruction.Offeredasrequired.3credits
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AST335-SpikeLee’sAmerica(A)ThiscourseapproachesAmericanhistorythroughtheeyesofoneofthenation’smostcontroversialandiconicfilmmakers,SpikeLee.Throughthiscourse,studentswilllearnaboutthefilmwritingandfilmmakingprocessesasartforms.Studentswillengageincriticalanalysesandextensivediscussionaboutallaspectsoffilmmakingsuchascinematography,acting,lighting,andediting.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedatHIS335)3creditsAST336-EngagedEthnography(V)Thiscourseexploresthewaysinwhichethnography(writingaboutculture)canbeviewedintermsofhowcommunitiespastandpresenthavecometogethertotellstoriesorcreateanhistoricalrecordaboutthemselves.Ourreadingswillexplorehowvariouswriters,researchers,artists,activists,scholars,communityorganizersandpublicintellectualsconnecthistoricaltraditionswithcontemporarypracticesoflivelyengagementwithsocialissues.Studentswillalsoengageinsomehands-onpracticeinanthropologicalandethnographicmethodology:collecting,gathering,andproducingoralhistoricalaccounts.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS336.)3creditsAST378-Baseball&theNegroLeaguesThiscoursecoversAmerica’samateurandprofessionalsportshistoryfromthecolonialeratothepresentday,withaparticularemphasisontheNegroLeaguesofbaseball.Studentsexaminethegenesisofthepresent-daysportsworldandthewaysinwhichthesportsworldreflectedAmericansociety.Thecourseincludesdebatesaboutcurrentissuesandcontroversies.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS378.)3creditsAST396-BlackFolkloreandFolklifeThiscourseexaminesblackhistory,heritage,andcultureasilluminatedthroughexpressionoffolkloreandfolklife,includingmusic,oralnarratives,beliefs,customs,foodways,crafts,tools,anddecorativeobjects—inshort,everydaycreativeexpressionsemployedin,by,andamongvariousblackpopulationsintheAfricandiaspora.Thecourseoffersaparticular(butnotexclusive)emphasisonAfrican-AmericansandthehistoryofAfricansintheAmericas,exploringthedevelopmentofidentitiesboththroughcommongroups(e.g.,occupational,family,religious,regional,etc.)andthroughcommongenres.Readings,casestudies,andexperientialactivitiesmightincludetraditionsrevolvingaroundfoodways,music,genderrelations,occupation,movementarts,beliefsandcustoms,andnarrative.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS396.)3creditsAST487-ResearchCapstoneTheone-semesterCapstoneseminarisplannedasadiscernmentprocess—apracticalguidetoimprovingyourskillsinresearch,writing,andthinkingasyouprepareyourCapstonethesisprojects.TheASTCapstoneSeminarisalsodesignedtogiveyouasupportgroupwhileyou’reresearchingandwritingyourthesis.Eachmeetingwillfeaturecollaborativelearning,strategiesforwritingandthinkingcritically,andfeedbackfrominterestedreaders.Thiscourseframeworkprovidesasolid,effectiveprocessforcompletingyourCapstoneproject.Specificstepsinthisprocessentailthefollowing:determiningyourproject’sscope,goals,andsignificance;writingacomprehensiveliteraturereview;framingyourresearchandmethods;writingafulldraftofyourproject.Offeredasrequired.3credits
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BIO–Biology
(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth–ScienceDepartment)*ExceptforBIO440,theprerequisiteforall200-levelandabovebiologycoursesisa“C-”orhigherinBIO102unlessotherwisenoted.Enrollmentinall200-levelandabovebiologycourses,exceptBIO230/231inthecaseofexercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajors,isrestrictedtobiologymajors/minorsorwithpermissionofthedepartmentchair.Thelaboratoryportionofacoursemaybewaivedonlywithdepartmentalapproval.Coursevaluethenisthreecreditsinsteadoffourcredits.
BIO101-BiologicalScienceI(S)Thisintroductorycourseformajorsincludesthescientificmethod,biochemistryoflifeprocesses,cellstructureandfunction,metabolism,taxonomy,andphysiology.Limitedtoscience,exercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajors,orbypermissionofthedepartmentchair.Prerequisites:PlacementinMAT107,MAT117,orMAT130orcompletionofMAT111.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforbothBIO177andBIO101.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsBIO102-BiologicalScienceII(S)ThesecondsemestercontinuesBIO101withstudiesofmolecularandMendeliangenetics,evolution,andecologyandtheenvironment.Limitedtoscience,exercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajors,orbypermissionofthedepartmentchair.Prerequisite:BIO101,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring.4creditsBIO121-LifeScienceandHealthforTeachers(S)Thiscourse,designedspecificallyforeducationmajors,integratessciencecontentrequiredbythenationalandstateacademicstandardsforscienceeducationwithcurrentpedagogicalstrategies.TopicsincludediversityoflifeonEarth,lifecycles,cellstructureandfunction,humanbodysystems,health,drugsanddisease,genetics,evolution,ecology,andtheenvironment.LimitedtostudentsmajoringinPre-K-4,Middle-Level(4-8),orSpecialEducationPre-K-8.Prerequisites:ELE386,PHY120.Co-requisite:ELE387.Threeandone-halfhoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredspring.3.5creditsBIO133-FieldStudies(S)Thiscourseisafieldexperiencethatprovidesstudentswithafirst-handopportunitytoapplyscientificmethodsinthefield.Studentswilldevelopandimplementfield-basedresearchprojectsandpresenttheirresultsinascientificformat.Thecoursewillconsiderdifferentwaysinwhichhumansinteractwiththeenvironment,andthepolitical,economic,andethicalramificationsoftheseinteractions.Topicsmayincludeterrestrialecology,marineandfreshwaterecology,pollution,agriculture,andresourceuse.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Hoursandfeesdeterminedbasedontopic.MayberepeatedforcreditR-BIO166-IntroductiontoUndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependent,butdirected,collaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthebiologydisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectsmayrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,posterororalpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthisrequired.Openonlytofreshman/sophomorebiologymajorsandqualifiednon-majorswhohavecompletedatleastonesemesteroffull-timestudyatCabriniUniversity.Studentsmusthavea2.00GPAorhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Variablehours.Labfee.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.Variablecredits
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BIO170/H-BIO170-BiologicalEvolution/HonorsBiologicalEvolution(S)Thisnon-majorscoursewillreviewfundamentaltheoriesandmechanismsofbiologicalevolutionoflifeonEarthwithafocusonhowevolutionoccursatthegeneticlevel.Topicswillincludeareviewofhistoricalandmodernfiguresinevolutionandtheirtheories,DNAanditsroleasthemolecularbasisofheredity,thefossilrecord,phylogenyandtheevolutionaryhistoryofbiologicaldiversitywithemphasisonthehumanspecies.Limitedtonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO171-BiologicalPerspectivesofEnvironmentalScience(S)Thiscoursefocusesoncurrentenvironmentalissues,andexaminesboththeirscientificfoundationsandtheirhumanimpacts.Studentswillstudythesciencebehindcontemporaryenvironmentalproblemsthroughhands-onlaboratoryand/orfieldresearch.Theywillthenusethisfoundationofscientificknowledgeinconsideringthepolitical,economic,andethicalramificationsoftheseenvironmentalissues,andinvestigatepotentialsolutions.Issuescoveredinthiscoursecouldincludeglobalwarming,airandwaterpollution,speciesextinction,landdegradation,andresourcedepletion.Limitedtonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBIO172/H-BIO172-ForensicScience/HonorsForensicScience(S)Thisnon-majorscoursewillreviewthebasicapplicationsofthebiological,physicalandchemicalsciencestothestudyofforensics.Specifictopicsmayincludechemicalandinstrumentalanalysesofphysicalevidence,principlesofserologyandbloodanalysis,DNAanalysis,forensicanthropology,ballistics,druganalysis,andtoxicology.Thecoursewillbetaughtusinganintegratedformatthatincludeslecture,laboratoryexperimentation,andcrimesceneconstructionandanalysis.Limitedtonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO173-GeneticsandHeredity(S)Thisnon-majorscourseprovidesanoverviewofhumangenetics,fromconstructingandinterpretinghumanpedigrees,applyingMendel’slaws,discussingtherelationshipsofDNA,RNA,andproteins,analyzingtheeffectsofmutations,evaluatingphenomenathatdistortMendelianratios,designinggenetherapiesandapplyingnewgenomicapproachestounderstandinginheriteddiseaseandthegeneticsofcancer.Classroomdiscussionsandassignmentswillfocusoncurrentissuesinhumangenetics.Openonlytonon-sciencemajors.SatisfiespartoftheScientificLiteracyrequirement.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforbothBIO173andBIO263andBIO101.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO177-HealthandtheHumanBody(S)Thiscoursefornon-majorsexaminestheapplicationofbiologicalprinciplestohumanissuesbystudyinghumanphysiology,fromorgansystemsdowntothecellularlevel.Topicscouldincludethecardiovascular,immune,respiratory,musculoskeletal,andgastrointestinalsystems.Emphasisisplacedoncurrentdiseasesandmedicalproblemsrelatingtothesesystemsandtosocietalimplicationsofvarioushealth-relatedissues.Openonlytonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threeintegratedlecture/labhours.Labfee.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforbothBIO177andBIO101orBIO230/231.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBIO206-CellandMolecularBiologyThiscourseservesasanintroductiontothebasicconceptsincellbiologysuchascell-cellinteractions,
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cellassociationwithextracellularmatrix,transport,intracellularcompartments,proteinsorting,cellsignalingandthecytoskeleton.Equallyemphasizedisthemolecularbasisofgeneregulationanditsroledirectingnormalandabnormal(i.e.,cancer)cellprocesses.Laboratoryexperimentswillreinforcethelecture.Prerequisite:BIO263,earninga“C-”orhigherandco-requisiteorprerequisite:CHE112.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring.4creditsBIO211-WatershedEcology(S)Ecologistshavelongusedthesmallwatershedasaunitofanalysisofterrestrialecosystems.Thiscourseaimstogivestudentstheskillsandbackgroundtheyneedtounderstandthephysical,chemical,andbiologicalcomponentsoftheirlocalwatershed,andtheinteractionsamongthosecomponents,aswellasavarietyofhumanimpactsonthewatershed.Thiscoursewillbeopentobothsciencemajorsandnon-majorsandwillintegratebothfieldandlaboratorycomponents.Topicsincludehydrology,soilscience,nutrienttransformations,pollutanttransport,decomposition,macro-invertebratepopulationdynamics,andsustainabilityscience.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO230-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyIThiscourseexaminesthestructureandfunctionofthehumanbodywithagoalofappreciatinghowcoordinationofallthesystemsworktomaintainhomeostasis.Thefirstcoursewillfocusoncellphysiology,tissuestructureandfunction,theintegumentary,skeletal,muscular,andnervoussystems.Thelaboratorywillemploymicroscopy,animaldissectionandcomputer-basedlabstoemphasizeprinciplesintroducedinlecture.Opentobiologyandexercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajorsonly.Prerequisite:BIO101,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforBIO230-231andBIO177or301.Offeredfall.4creditsBIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyIIThesecondsemestercontinuesBIO230withstudiesofthedigestive,excretory,respiratory,cardiovascular,endocrine,andreproductivesystems.Openonlytobiologyandexercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajors.Prerequisite:BIO230,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforBIO230-231andBIO177or301.Offeredspring.4creditsBIO248-BiologicalApplicationsofEarthScienceThegeneralprinciplesofearthscienceareconsideredwithspecificemphasisonbiochemical,evolutionary,andenvironmentalapplications.Topicsincludefossilization,mineralcycling,atmosphericphenomena,andplatetectonics.Studentsworkindependentlyandareassignedreadings,andaudio-visualself-studyprograms.Openonlytostudentsseekingsecondaryeducationcertificationinbiology.Prerequisite:BIO102,earninga“C-”orhigher.Independentstudyformat.Offeredasneeded.1creditBIO250–NutritionThisapplied,introductorycourseconsidersbasicprinciplesofhumannutritionthatareoperativeinhealthanddisease.Studentsstudythemajorfoodgroupsincludingcarbohydrates,proteins,lipids,vitamins,andminerals,howtheyrelatetophysiologicalprocessesinthebodyandtheconsequencesofdietarydeficiencies.Othertopicsincludethefactorsaffectingdigestionandabsorptionofnutrients,diabetes,osteoporosis,metabolism,andtheroleofnutrientsinmediatingthebody’simmuneresponse.Studentscompleteadietaryanalysisusingsoftwareassessmenttoolsformonitoringpersonaldietandhealthgoals.Prerequisite:BIO101,earninga“C-”orhigher.BIO102isapre-orco-requisite.Threehourslecture.Offeredspring.3credits
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BIO263-GeneticsThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheprinciplesofMendelianandmoleculargeneticsincludingchromosomestructure,karyotypicanalysis,genemapping,andtransposition.Genefunction,replication,transcriptionandtranslationareexploredindetail.Therolemutationsplayindrivingthediversificationoflivingorganismsprovidesthebasisfordiscussionofevolution.Studentsworkinsmallgroupsandcompletearesearchprojectfocusedongenetically-basedhumandiseasethatculminatesinthepresentationoftheirresearchtotheclassinamini-lectureattheendofthesemesterandpreparationofaposterthatispresentedatCabrini’sannualArts,Research,andScholarshipSymposium.Inthelaboratory,studentsdeveloptechniquesinvolvingcellfractionation,DNAisolation,karyotyping,DNAfingerprintingusingPCRandagarosegelelectrophoresis,analysisofnucleosomestructureandthestudyofmitosisandmeiosisusingrepresentativeplantandanimalspecies.Statisticalmethodologyisalsointroduced.Prerequisite:BIO102,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsBIO280-VirusDiscoveryThisScienceEducationAlliance-PhageHuntersAdvancingGenomicsEducation(SEA-PHAGE)coursegivesstudentsthechancetoparticipateinanauthenticresearchexperiencethatdrawsonthemesandtechniquesfromacrossbiology,includingmicrobiology,molecularbiology,genomics,bioinformaticsandsyntheticbiology.Studentswillisolatetheirownbacteriophages,andintheprocessgainamasteryofwetlabmicrobiologicaltechniques.Studentswillbeabletodescribebacterialviruses,theirecologicalimportance,lifecycle,andthepurificationprocess.Bacteriophagesareaprovenstartingpointforstudentgenomeanalysissincetheyareplentiful,highlydiverse,easilyisolateddirectlyfromnature,andhaverelativelysimpleandsmallgenomes.Prerequisite:Permissionfromcourseinstructor.Offeredsummerterm.4creditsBIO290–IntroductiontoDentalMedicineThiscourseisanintroductoryshadowingopportunitywherestudentsmeetandworkshort-termwithdentalprofessionalsinoneofmoreofthevariousdentalfields,suchasgeneraldentistry,periodontics,prosthodontics,orthodontics,endodontics,andoralmaxillofacialsurgery.(TakenFallorSpring–SophomoreYear)1creditBIO291–IntroductiontoClinicalResearchByinitiatingtheirownclinicalresearchproject,withthesupportofanaffiliatesitestudentswillbegintounderstanddifferencesbetweenbasicandclinicalscienceresearch,beginreadingandcritiquingclinicaljournalarticlesandunderstandclinicalstudydesignandclinicaldatastatisticalanalysis.TheprojectmaybecontinuedthroughoutthejunioryearandsummeraspartofRBIO466.(TakenSpring–SophomoreYearorFall–JuniorYear)1creditBIO301-GeneralPhysiologyThiscoursecoverscellphysiologywithemphasisonbiologicalmembranestructureandtransportmechanisms,tissuephysiologywithemphasisonnerveandmuscle,andorgan/systemsphysiologyincludingthegastrointestinal,renal,respiratory,cardiovascular,andreproductivesystems.Seminars,wherestudentsdiscusscurrentresearcharticlesandcasestudies,provideinsighttothecurrentstateofphysiologicalresearch,pathophysiologicalconditions,andmedicaladvancements.Laboratoryemphasizesdemonstratingthebasicprinciplesofsystemsphysiology,inhumansandothervertebrateanimals,usingclassicalandmoderntechniques.Prerequisite:BIO206,earninga“C-”orhigher.Sixhoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.StudentsmaynotreceivecreditforBIO230-231andBIO301.Offeredspring,alternateyears.4credits
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BIO308-GeneralMicrobiologyThiscourseincludesmorphologicalandphysiologicalconsiderationsofcommonpathogenicandnon-pathogenicmicrobesandthefundamentalsoftheirnutrition,growth,metabolismandcontrol.Topicsincludeepidemiology,virulencefactors,transmissionofinfectiousdiseases,antibioticagentsandresistance,innateandacquiredimmunity,classicalandalternativepathwaysofcomplementactivation,anddiagnosticmethods.Discussionofvirusesandotheracellularinfectiousagentsisincluded.Laboratorytopicsincludestandardandspecializedstainingtechniques,culturingtechniques,antibioticsensitivityassays,immunologicaltechniques,clinicalmicrobiologyassays,andidentificationoftwounknownspecimens.Studentscompleteanindependentlaboratory-basedgroupprojectwhichispresentedtotheclass.Prerequisites:BIO102andCHE112,earninga“C-”orhigherinbothcourses.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsBIO312-TheoryandPracticeinBiotechnologyThiscoursefocusesonhowbiotechnologyisrevolutionizingmedicine,agricultureandthebiochemical,pharmaceutical,environmentalandfoodindustries.SpecifictopicsincludingrecombinantDNAtechnology,plantgeneticengineering,bioremediation,genetherapy,moleculardiagnostics,DNAmicroarrays,cDNAlibraries,andforensicDNAanalysisarediscussed.Projectsinlabincludecellculture,monoclonalantibodyproduction,purificationandtitration,eukaryoticcelltransfection,fluorescentmicroscopyandflowcytometrytechniques.Studentsbecomeskilledatusingcomputersoftwareforanalysisofflowcytometrydata.Aresearchpaperinvolvingreviewandcritiqueofjournalarticlesonabiotechnology-relatedtopicisrequired.Prerequisites:CHE112,earninga“C-”orhigher,BIO263.BIO206isapre-orco-requisite.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring,alternateyears.4creditsBIO/CHE315-IntroductiontoScientificPresentationsThiscourseistheprecursortothecapstoneprojectforbiologyandchemistrymajorswhichshouldbetakeninthespringsemesteroftheirjunioryear.Studentsexplorecareeraspectsinsciencebycreatingtheirownresume,coverletter,professionalbiographyandalsohearingpresentations/seminarsfromesteemedscienceprofessionalsfromthearea.Prerequisite:BIO263orCHE211,earninga“C-”orhigherinbothcourses.One-hourlecture.Offeredspring.1creditBIO318-VirologyThiscourseinvestigatestheprinciplesofmolecularvirologywithanemphasisonhumanandanimalviruses.Topicsincludestructure,classification,replication,mechanismsofpathogenesis,treatment,andprevention.LifecyclestagesofmodelRNAandDNAvirusesarereviewed.Evasionstrategiesusedbyvirusestoescapeimmunedetectionareintroduced.Studentswillbeintroducedtothemethodsofdiagnosisanddetection,currentusesofvirusesingenetherapy,emergingviruses,vaccineapplicationsandimmunity.Studentsprepareamini-lecturerelatedtothepathogenesisofaspecificvirally-induceddisease.Prerequisite:BIO263earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsBIO320-AnimalBehaviorStudentsbecomefamiliarwithimportantelementsofthestudyofanimalbehaviorincludingprinciplesofexperimentaldesignandobservation.Studentsinvestigatetheimportanceevolutionplaysinadaptivestrategiesinresponsetochanginghabitats,competitionandsurvival.Courseacquaintsstudentswiththeprinciplesofethologyincludingbehavioralphysiology,instinct,genetics,biologicalclocks,migration,aggression,agonisticbehavior,competition,parentalinvestment,matingsystems,communication,andsociability.Studentspreparearesearchpaperbasedoncritiqueofarecentscholarlywork.Lecturesaresupplementedwithfilms.
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Prerequisite:BIO263,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO331-NeuroscienceNeuroscienceintegratesknowledgeofbiology,chemistry,psychologyandmedicinetoachievebetterunderstandingofnervoussystemfunctionandbehavior.Studentswillbeintroducedtothenervoussystemanatomy,physiology,pharmacology,endocrinology,developmentandevolution.Cognitiveprocessessuchaslearning,memory,perception,languagedevelopmentandpathologicalconditionsaffectingneurologicalfunctionalsowillbestudied.Prerequisite:BIO206,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture.Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO348–EcologyThiscourseexaminestheprinciplesofecologywithemphasisonrepresentativenaturalcommunitiesoncampus.Topicsincludeevolution,populationdynamics,interspeciesinteractions,biogeochemicalcycles,andhumanimpactsontheworld’secosystems.Studentswillbecomefamiliarwithfieldandlaboratorymethodsinecologicalscience,andthedesignandimplementationoforiginalresearchprojects.Throughtheirresearch,studentswilldeveloptheirskillsininterpretingprimaryscientificliterature,andinpresentingecologicalinformationinwrittenandoralformats.Prerequisite:BIO102,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall,alternateyears.4creditsBIO350-TopicsinBiologyTopicsinthiscoursefocusoncurrentissuesinlifeandphysicalsciencesandvarydependingonfacultyandstudentinterest.Format,prerequisites,andlabfeesdeterminedbasedontopic.Coursemayberepeatedforcreditforcoursesectionswithdifferenttopics.1-3creditsBIO351-BiochemistryofCancerThiscourseinvestigatesthemolecularandbiochemicalprinciplesthatexplainthecharacteristicsleadingtothedevelopmentandspreadofcancer.Themainconceptsthatshapeourunderstandingofhowcancerariseswillbereviewed.TopicsincludeDNAmutationsandrepairmechanisms,generegulation,growthfactorsignalingandoncogenes,tumorsuppressorgenes,apoptosis,cellulardifferentiation,metastasis,geneinteractions,andthedesignofclinicaltrials.Infectionscausinghumancancerwillalsobeexamined.Moleculartargetsfortherapeutictreatmentareintegratedthroughthecourse.Studentswillexploreaparticularformofcancerindetail,writearesearchpaperthatincludesacritiqueofthescientificliterature,andpresentasummarytotheclassasamini-lecture.Prerequisite:BIO263andCHE211,earninga“C-”orhigher.BIO206isapre-orco-requisite.Threehourslecture,Offeredasneeded.3creditsBIO352-BioinformaticsBioinformaticsisthestudyofgenesandtheirfunctionandstrivestocharacterizethecompletegeneticmakeupofawidearrayoforganisms.Applicationsofbioinformaticsrangefrombasiccellandmolecularbiology,toevolutionarybiology,structuralbiology,pharmacology,humangeneticsandforensics.Studentswillgainhands-onexperiencewithDNAmanipulationcomputersoftwaretechniques,usingtheprocessofgenomesequencing,basicbioinformaticstoolsusedtoanalyzegenesandgenomes,aswellascurrentmethodsforanalyzingproteinfunction(Fly-Trapanalysis)thathasbeenenabledbythecompletionoftheDrosophilamelanogastergenome.Prerequisite:BIO263,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,Offeredasneeded.3credits
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BIO360–DentalAnatomyandPhysiologyThiscoursewillbetakenconcurrentlywithBIO301(GeneralPhysiology),providingpre-dentalstudentswithcoursecontentrelevanttodentalmedicinenotcoveredinthestandardBIO301course.(TakenJuniororSeniorYear)1creditBIO420-ImmunologyThiscourseemphasizesthecellsandorgansinvolvedwithhumoralandcell-mediatedimmunity.Immediateandinducedresponsestoinfectioninvolvinginnateimmunityarediscussed.ThegenerationofB-cellandT-celldiversityandthemechanismsofantigenpresentationtoTcellsarereviewed.Antigen-antibodyinteractions,activationofthecomplementcascade,andactivationandregulatorymechanismsofB-cellandT-cellresponsesarediscussed.StudentsareintroducedtospecificdisordersoftheimmuneresponseassociatedwithAIDS,allergies,bloodtransfusions,transplantations,andtumorsCasestudiescovertopicsaddressingavarietyofimmunodeficienciescausedbygeneticmutations.Prerequisites:BIO206,BIO308,CHE112,earning“C-”orhigherorpermissionofdepartmentchair.Threehourslecture.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsBIO430-DevelopmentalBiologyTheoriesandproposedmechanismsofthedevelopmentalprocessareconsidered.Gametogenesis,fertilization,cleavage,gastrulationandneurulationaswellasthefatesofselectedgermlayerrudimentsarestudiedusingvariousinvertebrateandvertebratespecies.Livingspecimensaswellasslidematerialalsowillbestudiedaspartofthecourse.Prerequisite:BIO206andCHE112,earninga“C-”orhigherinboth.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Offeredspring,alternateyears.4creditsBIO/CHE440-BiochemistryIThiscoursefocusesonthestructure/functionrelationshipsofmacromoleculeswithanemphasisonproteins.Studentsinvestigatetherelevanceofmacromolecularconformationtofunctionandbiologicalactivityasitrelatestoenzymes,bioenergetics,metabolismanditsregulationandbio-membranes.Laboratoryexercisesincludecolumnchromatography,electrophoresis,spectrophotometry,centrifugationandenzymekinetics.Computersoftwareisincorporatedfordataanalysisandpresentation.StudentswithlittleornobackgroundinthebiologicalsciencesareencouragedtotakeBIO101orBIO177tostrengthentheirbackgroundforthiscourse.Prerequisite:CHE211,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall,alternateyears.4creditsBIO/CHE441-BiochemistryIIThissequelcoursetoBiochemistryI(BIO/CHE440)examinesmetabolicpathwaymechanismsandhowtheyareregulated.TopicsincludeDNAandRecombinantDNAtechnology;enzymemetabolism;proteinfolding;cellcycleregulation,andspecialtopicsinbiochemistry.Physiologicalprocessesinvolvingdiseasesaffectingmetabolism,theendocrinesystemandnutritionwillbeexplored.Prerequisite:BIO/CHE440withagradeof“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsBIO/CHE444-SeniorSeminarStudentscompleteanextensiveliteraturesearchleadingtodevelopmentofaresearchthesis.Apaperonthetopic,aposterandanoraldefensewillcontributetothefinalgrade.Weeklymeetingswillincludediscussionoftheseassignments,progressreportsanddatabasesearchtechniques.Thiscoursealsowillincludediscussionfromguestspeakersoncareerdevelopment,resumewritingandinterviewtechniques.Limitedtoseniorchemistryandbiologymajorsonly.Thisisaone-yearcourseandstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceiveagradeandcredit.Oneandone-halfhourslecture.Offeredfallandspring.3credits(1.5creditspersemester)
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R-BIO466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependent,butdirected,collaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainabiologydisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,posterororalpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthisrequired.LimitedtoupperdivisionbiologymajorsonlywithascienceGPAof2.33orhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofsixcreditsofR-BIO466andBIO488combinedmaybeappliedtothemajor.Variablehours.Labfee.Offeredfall,springorsummer.Variablecredits.BIO487-ScienceLabAssistantshipThiscourseofferstheopportunityforJuniorandSeniorsciencemajorswithaGPAof3.0orhighertogainexperienceasalaboratoryteachingassistant.Responsibilitieswillincludepeerassistanceduringlab,presentoccasionalminipresentations,Assistwithgenerallabprepwithsupervision,incoordinationwithChemicalHygieneOfficerandcourseinstructor.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructoranddepartmentchairisrequired.LimitedtoJuniorandSeniorsciencemajorswithaGPAof3.0orhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofoncepersemester.1creditBIO488-InternshipStudentsinthemajorhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinasupervisedfieldexperienceatanapprovedoff-campusfacility,focusingontopicsrelatedtothebiologyfield.Creditcanbeearnedinmultiplesemesters,butonlyonegradeisrecorded.LimitedtojuniorandseniorbiologymajorsonlywithscienceGPAof2.33orhigheranddepartmentapproval.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofsixcreditsofR-BIO466andBIO488combinedmaybeappliedtothemajor.Variablehours.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.1-3creditsBIO/CHE489-BiologicalCurriculumandMethodsThisinteractivecourseisdesignedtoprovidepre-serviceteachersanopportunitytoreviewandexperienceconstructivistinstructionalstrategies,developaunitofstudyviatheUnderstandingbyDesignmodel,learntointegratetechnologywithinstruction,evaluatevariouscurricularmaterials,andtodiscussstateandnationalsciencestandards,laboratorysafety,genderequity,andspecial-educationissues.Classroomactivitiesrelatedtoperformanceassessment,inquirymethodologies,Socraticseminar,andclassroommanagementwillbeconducted.Communicationskillswillbeemphasizedthroughmini-lessonpresentationsandcooperativegroupactivities.Arrangementswillbemadeforthestudentstoobservesciencelessonsinasecondaryschoolsetting.Limitedtostudentsseekingsecondaryeducationcertificationinbiologyorchemistry.Threehourslecture.Offeredfall.3creditsBIO499-IndependentStudyIn-depthcoverageofasingletopic,appropriateforupper-divisionbiologymajors,withtopictobechosenbymutualagreementofstudentandinstructor.LimitedtobiologymajorsonlywithascienceGPAof2.33orhigher.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.Variablehours.Fee.Offeredfall,springandsummer.Variablecredits.
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(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)BUS110-IntroductiontoBusinessCoursesurveysthebasicprinciplesofbusinessincludingformation,strategy,andstructure.Courseisopenonlytostudentswithnopreviouscreditsinthebusinessdepartment.3creditsBUS120-PrinciplesofManagementStudentsareinvolvedwiththediscussionoforganizedstructure,personneladministration,andmanagementtheoryandpractice.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS164-LeadershipandSupervisorySkillsThiscourseisforthebusinessornon-businessmajorwhoisconcernedwithamostimportantskillintheworkplacetoday:theabilitytoeffectivelyleadorsupervisepeopleatwork.Studentslearnandpracticeskillsinexercisesandwithcasestudies.Team/groupleadershipisemphasizedalongwithone-on-onesupervisoryskills.Topicsincludegroupdynamics,motivation,communication,decisionmaking,andleadershipstyles.(FormerlyBUS364)Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS250-EventPlanningandCoordinationThiscourserequiresstudentstoapplyeventmanagementprinciplesandpracticestothreetypesofevents:atradeshowexhibition,amid-sizetrainingconference,andalarge-scalefundraisinggala.Topicsincludebudgetdevelopment,siteselection,eventstagingandA/Vproductionrequirements,eventtechnologyconcerns(e.g.,webcastingtoremotelocations),cateringchoices,roomsets/design,lightingdisplays,soundsystems,eventstaffing,eventpromotion,on-siteriskmanagement,andpost-eventevaluation.Assignmentswillincludedevelopingacomprehensiveandtimeline-driveneventplan,formulatinganeventbudgetanddeterminingeventpricing,andcreatingamarketingplantopromotetheevent.3creditsBUS220-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisIThiscoursereviewsthecollectionandpresentationofdata;measuresofcentraltendency,dispersion,probability;samplingdistributions;andstatisticalinferenceandcorrelation.Timeseriesanalysisandforecastingalsoareincludedinthecoursematerials.Prerequisite:Completionofmathrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS221-QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisIIThiscoursereviewsthecollectionandpresentationofdata;measuresofcentraltendency,dispersion,probability;samplingdistributions;andstatisticalinferenceandcorrelation.Timeseriesanalysisandforecastingalsoareincludedinthecoursematerials.Prerequisites:Completionofmathrequirements;BUS220.Offeredbothsemesters.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS231-PersonalFinanceStudentslearnindividualandfamilyfinancialplanning.Topicsdiscussedarebudgeting,credit,realestate,stocksandbonds,insurance,andestateplanning.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS232-SportsManagementThiscourseintroducesstudentstothebasictenetsofhowthebusinessofsportsisconductedinseveraldifferentsettings.Topicsincludeleadershipandmanagementofpersonnel,budgeting,legalandcurrentissues,general
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administrationandoperationsanddynamicintegratedrelationshipsdifferentpopulationsinvolvedinsports-relatedinterestsandactivities.Offeredfall.3creditsBUS236-SportsFacilitiesManagementStudentsareintroducedtothemanyaspectsofathleticfacilitiesincludingmanagement/operationalandphysicalplant.Topicsincludeneedsandinterestsassessment,budgetstudyandutilization,programdevelopment,operations,andeventmanagement.Subjectsinfacilitystructureincludearchitectureanddesign,formvs.function,riskmanagement,legalissuesandlong-rangeplanning.Offeredspring.3creditsBUS250-EventPlanningandCoordinationThiscourserequiresstudentstoapplyeventmanagementprinciplesandpracticestothreetypesofevents:atradeshowexhibition,amid-sizetrainingconference,andalarge-scalefundraisinggala.Topicsincludebudgetdevelopment,siteselection,eventstagingandA/Vproductionrequirements,eventtechnologyconcerns(e.g.,webcastingtoremotelocations),cateringchoices,roomsets/design,lightingdisplays,soundsystems,eventstaffing,eventpromotion,on-siteriskmanagement,andpost-eventevaluation.3creditsBUS288-ProfessionalDevelopmentIThisrequiredcareerpreparationcourseisdesignedtogivestudentsanearlystartontheprocessofcareerplanninganddevelopment.Thetopicsandcurriculumforthiscourseincludeleadership,self-awareness,resumecreation,andtechnologyskills.Offeredfallandspring.1.5creditsBUS303-SurveyofStatisticalSoftwareThepurposeofthisclassistoprovidestudentswithanintermediateproficiencyintheuseofanalyticaltoolsthatstudentsarelikelytoencounterintheiranalyticalcareers.Thefollowingsoftwaretoolswillbecovered:Excel;R;SPSS;andGoogleAnalytics.Foreachofthesoftwaretools,studentswilllearnhowtoimportdatafromexternalsources;enterdatamanually;conductdatatransformationsandmergedatasets;conductstatisticalanalysisusingtheembeddedfunctionsintheprograms;displaydataandstatisticsusingtoolslikepivottables,etc.;creategraphs,charts,andtablesforinclusionintopresentations.Pre-requisite:QuantitativeBusinessAnalysisIorResearchMethodsIandManagementInformationSystems.OfferedSpring3creditsH-BUS304-HonorsBusinessManagement:BusinessEthics(V)Thiscoursewillexamineissuesandscenariosthatrelatedirectlytotheworkplace,sothatfutureemployeescandevelopaclearersenseofhowtheircorporatecodeofethicsrelatestooperationaldecisionsmadeonadailybasis.3creditsBUS309-InternationalBusinessThiscourseexaminesthestrategiesandstructuresofinternationalbusinessesandtheimplicationofinternationalbusinessforfirms’variousfunctions.Topicscoveredinclude:globalizationofmarketsandproduction,politicalandeconomicsystems,corruption,internationaltradeandinvestment,regionaleconomicintegration,foreigndirectinvestment,andtheinternationalmonetarysystem.Prerequisite:ECO132.Offeredspring.3creditsBUS312-ManagementofNonprofitOrganizationsThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofhumanservicesmanagement,comparingprofitandnonprofitorganizations.Emphasisisplacedonnonprofitagencystructure,programplanning,personnelmotivation,publicrelationsfunctions,andeffectiveboardrelationships.Offeredfall,everyotheryear.Prerequisite:BUS120.3credits
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BUS315-SmallBusinessManagementStudentsreviewspecialfactorspertainingtosmallbusinessincludingmarketing,computers,finance,personnel,governmentregulations,andincometaxes.Prerequisites:BUS120,ACC210andMKT230.Offeredfall,everyotheryear.3creditsBUS321-BusinessLawIThiscourseprovidesanoverview,understanding,andexposuretolawanditsrelationshiptothebusinessenvironment.Thecourseexaminesthelawsandlegalcontrolsoperatinginthebusinesscommunity.Topicsincludethelegalsystem,torts,contracts,agency,andbusinessorganizations,amongothers.Openonlytojuniorsandseniors,unlesspermittedbydepartmentchairandinstructor.Offeredfallandspringsemesters.3creditsBUS323-AnalyticsSeminarIThisclasswillallowstudentsenrolledintheminorinBusinessAnalyticstobeginplanningtheircapstonepresentation.Thiscoursewillhelpstudentscollectdata,formulatetheirresearchhypothesis,andbegintoanalyzedatawithintheirspecializedfield.Additionally,thiscoursewillcoverdatasourcesandpresentationskills,includingtheuseoftechnology(webinars)toreachlargeaudiences.Pre-requisite:SurveyofStatisticalSoftwareandQuantitativeBusinessAnalysisIIorResearchMethodsII.OfferedFall3creditsBUS/IST351-ManagementInformationSystemsThiscourseexamineshowbusinessesusetechnologytocreateandsustaincompetitiveadvantagesintheirindustries.Casestudiesillustratethestrategicimportanceofinformation,showinghowinformationprovidesadvantagesinthesupplychain,distribution,salesandoperations.Focusisplacedonhownewtechnologiescanhelptransformindustriesandcreatenewmarketopportunities.Theroleofinformationstandards(suchasHTMLandXML),andlegalandethicalstandardsarealsoexamined.Prerequisites:JuniororSeniorstatus.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS388-ProfessionalDevelopmentIIThiscoursebuildsuponthefoundationofProfessionalDevelopmentI.Thevariousprocessesofcareerplanninganddevelopment,specificallyinthecontentofBusinessaretakentothenextlevelandbeyond.Thetopicsandcurriculumforthiscourseincludeinternshipevaluation,networking,careerexplorationandjobplacement.Prerequisites:BUS288andINTE201-403.Offeredfallandspring.1.5creditsBUS402-SpecialTopicsinBusinessThiscourseinvestigatesaselectedbusinesstopicnotofferedintheestablishedcoursedescriptions.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsBUS423-AnalyticsSeminarIIThisclasswillprovideinstructionontheexecutionoftheBusinessAnalyticsMinorCapstoneproject.Theclasswilluseacombinationofone-on-oneadvisingandpeerreviewtoensurestudentsareontargetfortheirfinalcapstonepresentation.Pre-requisite:AnalyticsSeminarI.OfferedSpring3creditsBUS425-EntrepreneurshipUsingcomputersimulation,groupdiscussionsandoutsideresearch,studentslearnmoreabouttheentrepreneurialpersonality,howtosucceedinbusiness,initialfinancing,goingpublicandfranchising.Prerequisites:BUS120,ACC211,MKT230.Offeredspring,everyotheryear.3credits
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BUS451-BusinessManagementSeminarStudentsdiscusstopicsofcurrentinterestaffectingthebusinesscommunity,developanddefendstrategicrecommendationsforvariouscorporations,anddevelopanintegratedbusinessplan.Courseisdesignedtointegratepreviouscoursesinanapplicationsframeworkandimprovestudents’abilitytocommunicatetheseconcepts.Prerequisite:OpenonlytoseniorsmajoringinbusinessManagement.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsBUS460-InternationalBusinessCapstoneThiscoursecombinesaninternationaltravelexperiencewitharesearchcomponentexpressingstudents’understandingofthebroaderbusinessissuespresentedaroundtheworld.Theaimoftheclassisforstudentstoconductresearchonthemostpertinentissuesthatexistwithinbusiness.Studentslinktheirabroadexperiencewiththeresearch.StudentsmustmeetwithProgramCoordinatorpriortoregisteringforthiscourse.Pre-requisites:StudentsmusthaveparticipatedinanabroadexperienceandsuccessfullycompletedBUS221.Offeredfall.3creditsBUS499-IndependentStudyIndependentstudyisdirectedstudycoveringareasnotincludedinthecurriculum.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforBusiness,ArtsandMedia.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.1,2,or3credits
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(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,ScienceDepartment)*Theprerequisiteforall200-levelandabovechemistrycoursesis“C-”orhigherinCHE112,unlessotherwisenoted.Enrollmentinall200-levelandabovechemistrycoursesisrestrictedtochemistrymajors/minorsorwithpermissionofthedepartmentchair.Thelaboratoryportionofacoursemaybewaivedonlywithdepartmentalapproval.Coursevaluethenisthreecreditsinsteadoffourcredits.CHE111-GeneralChemistryIThiscoursereviewsthefundamentaltheories,principles,andlawsofchemistry.Topicsincludesignificantfigures,dimensionalanalysis,statesofmatter,atomicstructure,moleconcept,chemicalequations,solutions/concentration,quantumchemistry,nomenclature,periodictrends,bondingtheories,andintermolecularforces.Openonlytoscienceandexercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajorsorbypermissionofdepartmentchair.Prerequisites:PlacementinMAT117orhigherorcompletionofMAT111.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsCHE112-GeneralChemistryIIThiscoursereviewsthefundamentaltheories,principles,andlawsofchemistry.Topicsincludegaslaws,phasechanges,crystalsystems,colligativeproperties,thermodynamics,equilibrium,kinetics,acid/basechemistry,andelectrochemistry.Openonlytoscienceandexercisescienceandhealthpromotionmajorsorbypermissionofdepartmentchair.Prerequisites:PlacementinMAT117orhigherorcompletionofMAT111.Agradeof“C-”orhigherinCHE111.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring.4creditsCHE133-FieldStudies(S)Thiscourseisafieldexperiencethatprovidesstudentswithafirst-handopportunitytoapplyscientificmethodsinthefield.Studentswilldevelopandimplementfield-basedresearchprojectsandpresenttheirresultsinascientificformat.Thecoursewillconsiderdifferentwaysinwhichhumansinteractwiththeenvironment,andthepolitical,economic,andethicalramificationsoftheseinteractions.Topicsmayincludeterrestrialecology,marineandfreshwaterecology,pollution,agriculture,andresourceuse.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Hoursandfeesdeterminedbasedontopic.Mayberepeatedforcredit.R-CHE166-IntroductiontoUndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependent,butdirected,collaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthechemistrydisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectsmayrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,posterororalpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthisrequired.Openonlytofreshman/sophomorechemistrymajorsandqualifiednon-majorsonlywhohavecompletedatleastonesemesteroffull-timestudyatCabriniUniversity.Thiscoursedoesnotfillrequirementsofthechemistrymajororminor.Studentsmusthavea2.33GPAorhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Variablehours.Labfee.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.Variablecredits.CHE173-ScienceandSociety(S)Thefocusofthiscourseisthechemistryinvolvedineverydayactivitiesandcommonlyusedconsumerproducts.Afterareviewofverybasicchemistryandphysicsterminologyandcentralconcepts,lecturesmight
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includetopicssuchashouseholdproducts,pharmaceuticals,polymers,globalwarming,acidrain,radioactivity,carbondating,andnuclearenergy.Topicswillbediscussedinthecontextofsocietalimpactsincludingsocietalandenvironmentalrisksandbenefits.Openonlytonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCHE201-AnalyticalChemistryThiscoursecoverstheprinciplesandtheoriesofanalyticalchemistry.Topicsincludeequilibria,volumetricandgravimetricanalysis,errortreatment,separationtechniques,elementaryelectroanalyticalandspectrophotometricprinciplesandapplications.Prerequisites:CHE112(“C-”orhigher)andMAT130.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsCHE211-OrganicChemistryIStudentsareintroducedtovalencebondandmolecularorbitaltheoriesoforganiccompounds,organicnomenclature,conformationalanalysis,acidityandbasicityoforganiccompounds,stereochemistry,andionicreactions.Prerequisite:CHE112(“C-”orhigher).Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsCHE212-OrganicChemistryIIStudentsareintroducedtoorganicspectroscopy,aromaticity,organicreactionmechanisms,transformations,andsynthesis.Prerequisites:CHE212(“C-”orhigher)andagradeof“C-”orhigherinCHE211.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring.4creditsCHE303-InorganicChemistryThiscoursecoverstopicssuchassymmetryandgrouptheory,bondingtheories,crystalsystems,ligandfieldtheory,stereochemistry,transformations,andmechanismsofcoordinationcomplexes.Prerequisite:CHE211(“C-”orhigher).Threehourslecture.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsCHE/BIO315-IntroductiontoScientificPresentationsThiscourseistheprecursortothecapstoneprojectforbiologyandchemistrymajorswhichshouldbetakeninthespringsemesteroftheirjunioryear.Studentsexplorecareeraspectsinsciencebycreatingtheirownresume,coverletter,professionalbiographyandalsohearingpresentations/seminarsfromesteemedscienceprofessionalsfromthearea.Prerequisite:BIO263orCHE211.One-hourlecture.Offeredspring.1creditCHE350-TopicsinChemistryTopicsinthiscoursefocusoncurrentissuesinphysicalandlifesciencesandvarydependingonfacultyandstudentinterest.Format,prerequisitesandlabfeesdeterminedbasedontopic.1-3creditsCHE401-PhysicalChemistryIThiscoursecoversthefirst,secondandthirdlawsofthermodynamicsandtheirapplicationtochemicalreactions.Thiscoursealsoincludesthestudyofstatisticalmechanics.Prerequisites:CHE212,MAT131,PHY102.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredatoff-campussitesonly.4creditsCHE402-PhysicalChemistryIIThecoursecoversthekineticsandquantummechanicsofatomsandmolecules.Prerequisites:CHE212,MAT131,PHY102.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredatoff-campussitesonly.4credits
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CHE407-InstrumentalAnalysisThiscoursecoversthetheoryandtechniquesofqualitativeandquantitativechemicalanalysisusinginstrumentation.Topicsincludechromatography,atomicandmolecularspectroscopies,massspectrometry,aswellaselectrochemicalmethods.Prerequisites:CHE201,CHE212,andPHY102.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring,alternateyears.4creditsCHE/BIO440-BiochemistryIThiscoursefocusesonthestructure/functionrelationshipsofmacromoleculeswithanemphasisonproteins.Studentsinvestigatetherelevanceofmacromolecularconformationtofunctionandbiologicalactivityasitrelatestoenzymes,bioenergetics,metabolismanditsregulationandbio-membranes.Laboratoryexercisesincludecolumnchromatography,electrophoresis,spectrophotometry,centrifugationandenzymekinetics.Computersoftwareisincorporatedfordataanalysisandpresentation.StudentswithlittleornobackgroundinthebiologicalsciencesareencouragedtotakeBIO101tostrengthentheirbackgroundforthiscourse.Prerequisite:CHE211(“C-”orhigher).Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall,alternateyears.4creditsCHE/BIO441-BiochemistryIIThissequelcoursetoBiochemistryI(CHE/BIO440)examinesmetabolicpathwaymechanismsandhowtheyareregulated.TopicsincludeDNAandrecombinantDNAtechnology;enzymemetabolism;proteinfolding;cellcycleregulation,andspecialtopicsinbiochemistryPhysiologicalprocessesinvolvingdiseasesaffectingmetabolism,theendocrinesystemandnutritionwillbeexplored.Prerequisite:CHE/BIO440withagradeof“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsCHE/BIO444-SeniorSeminarStudentscompleteanextensiveliteraturesearchleadingtodevelopmentofaresearchthesis.Apaperonthetopic,aposter,andanoraldefensewillcontributetothefinalgrade.Weeklymeetingswillincludediscussionoftheseassignments,progressreportsanddatabasesearchtechniques.Thiscoursealsowillincludediscussionfromguestspeakersoncareerdevelopment,resumewriting,andinterviewtechniques.Limitedtoseniorchemistryandbiologymajorsonly.Thisisaone-yearcourseandstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceiveagradeandcredit.Oneandone-halfhourslecture.Offeredfallandspring.3credits(1.5creditspersemester)R-CHE466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependent,butdirected,collaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainachemistrydisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,posterororalpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealthisrequired.OpenonlytoupperdivisionchemistrymajorsonlywithascienceGPAof2.33orhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofsixcreditsofR-CHE466andCHE488combinedmaybeappliedtothemajor.Variablehours.Labfee.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.VariablecreditsCHE487-ScienceLabAssistantshipThiscourseofferstheopportunityforJuniorandSeniorsciencemajorswithaGPAof3.0orhighertogainexperienceasalaboratoryteachingassistant.Responsibilitieswillincludepeerassistanceduringlab,presentoccasionalminipresentations,Assistwithgenerallabprepwithsupervision,incoordinationwithChemicalHygieneOfficerandcourseinstructor.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructoranddepartmentchairisrequired.LimitedtoJuniorandSeniorsciencemajorswithaGPAof3.0orhigher.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofoncepersemester.1credit
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CHE488-InternshipStudentsinthemajorhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinasupervisedfieldexperienceatanapprovedoff-campusfacility,focusingontopicsrelatedtothechemistryfield.Creditcanbeearnedinmultiplesemesters,butonlyonegradeisrecorded.LimitedtojuniorandseniorchemistrymajorsonlywithscienceGPAof2.33orhigheranddepartmentapproval.Mayberepeatedforcredit,butamaximumofsixcreditsofR-CHE466andCHE488combinedmaybeappliedtothemajor.Variablehours.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.1-3creditsCHE/BIO489-ChemistryCurriculumandMethodsThisinteractivecourseisdesignedtoprovidepre-serviceteachersanopportunitytoreviewandexperienceconstructivistinstructionalstrategies,developaunitofstudyviatheUnderstandingbyDesignmodel,learntointegratetechnologywithinstruction,evaluatevariouscurricularmaterials,andtodiscussstateandnationalsciencestandards,laboratorysafety,genderequityandspecialeducationissues.Classroomactivitiesrelatedtoperformanceassessment,inquirymethodologies,Socraticseminar,andclassroommanagementwillbeconducted.Communicationskillswillbeemphasizedthroughmini-lessonpresentationsandcooperativegroupactivities.Arrangementswillbemadeforthestudentstoobservesciencelessonsinasecondaryschoolsetting.Limitedtostudentsseekingsecondaryeducationcertificationinbiologyorchemistry.Threehourslecture.Offeredfall.3creditsCHE499-IndependentStudyIn-depthcoverageofasingletopic,appropriateforupper-divisionchemistrymajors,withtopictobechosenbymutualagreementofstudentandinstructor.OpenonlytochemistrymajorsonlywithascienceGPAof2.33orhigher.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.Variablehours.Fee.Offeredfall,spring,andsummer.Variablecredits
COL-CollegeSuccessSeminars
(CenterforStudentSuccess)COL101/H-COL101-CollegeSuccessSeminarCollegeSuccessSeminarisdesignedtoguidefirst-yearstudentsinthetransitiontotheirUniversityexperience.StudentwilllearnmoreaboutimportantUniversitypoliciesandsupportservices,thecorecurriculum,selectingamajorandconsideringcareergoals,financialliteracy,andmore.Allfull-timefirst-yearstudentsarerequiredtotakeCOL101eachsemesteruntiltheyearncreditforthecourse..StudentsmaynotwithdrawfromCOL101.GradedCredit/Nocredit.1creditCOL125-CareerPlanningandExplorationPicktherightmajorforyou,brushupyourresume,andgetreadyfortherealworld.Thiscourseassistsundergraduatestudentswithassessingtheirskillsandintereststoselecttheappropriatemajorandcareergoals,aswellasdevelopingjobsearchskills.GradedCredit/Nocredit.1creditCOL130-StudentFinancialLiteracy“Agoodfinancialplanistheroadmapthatshowsusexactlyhowthechoiceswemaketodaywillaffectourfuture.”(AlexaVonTobel)ThiscourseisdesignedtohelpCabrinistudentsunderstandfinancialconceptsand
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resourcesthatwillempowerstudentstomakegood,informativedecisionsregardingtheirfinancialwell-beingwhileincollegeandintheirfutures.GradedCredit/Nocredit.1creditCOL131–AcademicSuccessWorkshopStudentsfromawiderangeofacademicandcareerexplorationworkshopsofferedbytheCenterforStudentSuccesstodesigntheirownuniquecourse.GradedCredit/Nocredit.0.5-1creditpersemester.Repeatableonce.
COM-Communication(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,CommunicationDepartment)COM101-IntroductiontoMediaCommunicationStudentsareintroducedtothelatestdevelopmentsinmediacommunication,aswellastothesignificanceoftheFirstAmendmentinpreservingdemocraticfreedoms.Studentslearnhowthemediahavedevelopedsothattheycanbecriticalconsumersandproducersofnews,advertising,publicrelations,andentertainment.Asurveyofthechangingmedialandscapeofjournalism,entertainment,andpersuasion,includingevolvingandemergingsourcesofnews,radio,recording,video,film,photography,advertising,socialmedia,andpublicrelationsprovidesanoverviewofmediacareerpaths.Courseisrequiredforcommunicationmajors.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCOM103-FreshmanProfessionalDevelopmentThiscourse,partofthedepartment’sfour-yearprofessionaldevelopmentprogram,assistsfirst-yearstudentsinexploringtheirinterests,abilities,andvalues;helpsthemdiscoverthewiderangeofcareerpossibilitiesavailable;introducesthemtotheopportunitiesinthedepartment;andpromotesacloseworkingrelationshipwiththestudent’sacademicadvisor.Courseisrequiredofallcommunicationfirst-yearmajors,bothsemesters.StudentsareresponsibletocheckthecourseCabriniLearnsiteperiodicallyfordatesandassignments.ThecoursemeetsapproximatelytwiceamonthaccordingtothescheduleonCabriniLearn.Offeredfallandspring.0.5creditseachsemesterCOM203-SophomoreProfessionalDevelopmentThiscourse,partofthedepartment’sfour-yearprofessionaldevelopmentprogram,assistssophomoresinexpandingcareerpossibilities,findingappropriatecoursestodeveloptheirabilities,learningaboutopportunitiesavailabletocommunicationmajors,andpromotingacloseworkingrelationshipwiththestudent’sacademicadvisor.Courseisrequiredofallcommunicationsophomoremajors,bothsemesters,exceptgraduatestudents.StudentsareresponsibletocheckthecourseCabriniLearnsiteperiodicallyfordatesandassignments.ThecoursemeetsapproximatelytwiceamonthaccordingtothescheduleonCabriniLearn.Offeredfallandspring.0.5creditseachsemesterCOM211-IntroductiontoEventManagementThiscourseintroducesstudentstothemeetingandeventmanagementindustry,aswellasitsprofessionalopportunities.Itpresentsstudentswiththeeventmanagementprinciplesandpracticestheywillultimatelyneedtomastertoleadandmanagemediumtolarge-scaleeventexperiences.Areasoffocusincludeformulatingeventobjectivesthatsupportthebusinessandmarketinggoalsoftheorganization,inadditiontomanagingacomplexproject,targetinganaudiencewitharelevantmessage,performingariskassessment,anddevelopingevaluation
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metricstomeasurethesuccessoftheevent.Emphasiswillbegiventobasicconceptdevelopment,experiencedesign,andeventmarketing.Assignmentswillincludeconductinganinformation-gatheringinterviewwithaMeeting/EventPlanner,aswellasperformingasitevisitanalysisandcompletinganeventstaging/experiencedesignresearchproject.3creditsCOM/ENG221-TheWritingProcess:TheoryandTutoringInordertopreparestudentsforcareersinsecondaryeducation,thiscourseaddressescriticalcomponentsofwrittenEnglish.Studentswillpracticevariousmodesofwritingasameansto:strengthentheirunderstandingandexperienceofwritingasaprocess;improvetheirconsiderationofaudienceandpurpose;provideevaluativefeedbackondrafts;andstrengthenskillsingrammar,mechanics,andusage.Bystudyingresearchonwriting,analyzingone’sownwritingandthatofothers,andtutoringstudentsintheWritingCenter,studentsinthiscoursewillimprovetheirownwritingandhelpotherstoimprovetheirs.Offeredspring.3creditsCOM231-CommunityEngagementandSocialMediaThiscourseexploresthefundamentalsofsocialmediaasameansofengagingonlinecommunities.Studentswilllearntherangeofsocialmediatoolsandbestpractices.Studentswilllearnhowtousesocialmediaforbothjournalismandmarketingcommunicationpurposes.Thecoursewillsurveyarangeofformats,whichincludenewsstories,blogs,podcasts,video,eBooks,e-newsletters,whitepapers,andotherformsofcontent.Studentswillidentifyleaderswithasocialconsciencewhoareactivelyandsuccessfullyusingdigitalandsocialmediatomobilizetheircommunityoffollowerstoadvancethoughtandactionforthecommongood.3credits.COM232-SocialMediaPlanning:StrategyandCampaignsStudentswilladvancetheirknowledgeofhowtousesocialmediawithinoveralljournalismandmarketingcommunicationframeworks.Studentswilldevelopasocialmediaapproachthatenhancescommunityengagement.Studentswilldevelopasocialmediaplantoachievedesiredresults.Prerequisite:COM231.3creditsCOM246-PhotojournalismPracticumStudentsperformadvancedworkinphotographyforacampuspublication.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Prerequisite:COM247or248.Offeredfallandspring.CredittobearrangedCOM247-BasicPhotographyCourseworkreviewsbasicconceptsofstillphotography:camerausage,exposure,anduseofsoftwarefordigitalenhancement.Studentsareexposedtothefactorsrelatingtomakingaprecisevisualstatement.Weeklyphotoassignmentswillrequiretheuseofadigitalcamerawithaperture,shutterspeedandISOmanualsettings.Studentsmayusetheirowncamerasiftheymeetthoserequirements.Alimitednumberofdigitalcamerasareavailabletobesignedoutforclassassignments.Studentswillberequiredtopurchaseadigitalmemorycardandcardreader.3creditsCOM248-PhotographyforPublicationStudentswilldevelopanunderstandingofthefundamentalsofdigitalphotographyasameansofexpressingauniqueandartisticviewoftheworldaroundthem.StudentsworkcollectivelyasstaffphotographersoftheUniversitynewspaper(Loquitur)andwebsiteandwillproduceanextensiveportfolioofpublishedphotographsfromweeklyclassandLoquiturassignments.Weeklyphotoassignmentswillrequiretheuseofadigitalcamerawithaperture,shutterspeed,andISOmanualsettings.Studentsmayusetheirowncamerasiftheymeetthoserequirements.Alimitednumberofdigitalcamerasareavailabletobesignedoutforclassassignments.Studentswillberequiredtopurchaseadigitalmemorycardandcardreader.Offeredeachsemester.3credits
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COM250-JournalismI:ReportingandWritingThiscoursepreparesthestudenttoworkasajournalistintoday’smedia,includingprint,web,blogs,magazines,andpublicrelations.Skillspracticedincludevariouswaystofindinformation,interviewing,writingandcapturingmultimedia.Coursestressesthecriteriaforjudgingtheimportanceofnews,ethicsandprofessionalconduct,andeffectivewriting.StudentswritefortheUniversitynewspaperandwebsite.Studentswillreportandwriteweeklyfortheentireacademicyear.Thisisaone-yearcourse,andstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceivegradeandcredit.CoursemustbetakeninconjunctionwithCOM251.Offeredfallandspring.2creditseachsemesterCOM251-JournalismI:Digital/WebProductionStudentslearneditingandproductionprinciplesandskillssuchascopyediting,useofAPStylebook,rewriting,headlinewriting,effectivevisualcommunication,andphotocaptionwriting.Ethicalandlegalconsiderationsimportantforworkinjournalismandrelatedfieldslikemagazineediting,bookpublishing,publicrelations,andadvertisingarestressed.StudentseditstoriesforpublicationintheUniversitynewspaperandwebsiteandworkintheproductionofLoquitur,usingappropriatesoftwareandhardwaretoolsformultimediajournalism.Thisisaone-yearcourse,andstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceivegradeandcredit.ThiscoursemustbetakeninconjunctionwithCOM250.Offeredfallandspring.2creditseachsemesterCOM254-NewsDesignThiscoursewillprovideanintroductiontothreemajorsoftwareprogramsofpublicationdesign—AdobeInDesign,PhotoshopandIllustrator.Studentswilllearnprinciplesofgoodpublicationdesignandproduceaportfolioofnewspagesthatdemonstratecompetenceinnewsdesign.Prerequisite:Permissionoftheinstructor.Offeredspring.3creditsCOM257-SportsCommunicationAcomprehensivereviewofsportscommunication,includingbutnotlimitedtowritingforsportscommunicationandbroadcastingforsportscommunication,andtheroleitplaysinprofessionalsportsandintercollegiateathletics.Thiscoursewillgobehindthescenestoexaminesportscommunicationthroughcurrentevents,analyzingthemedia,readingassignedarticles/chaptersandwriting.Wewilldiscusstheimpactoftechnologyandsocialmediaonthesportscommunicationworld.Inaddition,therewillbeanopportunitytoobserveasportscommunicationoperationataDivisionIathleticevent.3creditsCOM270-VideoProductionThishands-oncourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithbasicvideoproductionskills.Opportunitiesareprovidedtocreateandexecutevideoproductionsinthestudioandinremotelocations.Digitalvideoeditingtechniquesarealsoincluded.Studentswrite,produce,directandcrewvideoproductionswhilelearningtousevideoasatoolforcommunication.Lectureandlab.Offeredeachfallandduringspringasneeded.4creditsCOM275-MultimediaStoryCreationThiscommunicationcourseintroducesstudentstotheelementsofeffectivemultimediastorytelling.Studentswillgainanappreciationfordigitalstorytellingasaprojectprocess,aswellastheirroleinthisprocess.Studentswilllearnhowtoresearchstoryideas,interviewsources,designcompellingstories,andproducestorynarrativesinmultiplemediaformats.Notethatstudentswhotakethiscoursemusthavealreadycompleted—orbecurrentlyenrolledin—onehands-on,media-specificcourse(e.g.,VideoProduction,AudioProduction,Journalism,Photography)intheCommunicationmajor.Thiscoursewillrequirestudentstoapplytheirhands-onmediaknowledgeandskillstocreatecompellingmultimediastories.3credits
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COM290-AudioProductionThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheprinciplesandtechniquesofcommercialradiobroadcasting,includingjobdescriptions,licensing,ratingsandsales,research,programming,federalregulationspromotionaltechniques,andothertopics.,Studentslearntowritenews,produceademotape,produceacommercial,keeplogs,andmanageotheraspectsofproduction.Courseincludesonehourofproductiontimeperweekandproductionofafive-minutedemotape.Offeredfallandspring.3credits.COM301-SpecialTopicsinCommunicationTheinstructorselectsthecontentofthiscourseeachsemestertomeettheneedsofstudentsandtoprovideopportunitiesforexperimentsincreativeteaching.3creditsH-COM/PSY302-HonorsCommunication/Psychology:PsychologyintheMediaThiscourseexaminesmediaformatssuchasbooks,magazines,movies,video,music,videogames,marketingandadvertisingthroughthelensofpsychologicaltheoryandresearch.Activitiesandassignmentsincludecritiques,debatesreactionpapers,fieldandanalyticresearch.Prerequisite:PSY101.3creditsCOM303-JuniorProfessionalDevelopmentProgramThiscourse,partofthedepartment’sfour-yearprofessionaldevelopmentprogram,assistsjuniorsindevelopingsignificantachievementsrelatedtotheirabilitiesandinfurtherexploringwaystomatchtheirtalentstopotentialcareers.Courseisrequiredofallcommunicationjuniormajors,bothsemesters,exceptGraduateStudiesstudents.StudentsareresponsibletocheckthecourseCabriniLearnsiteperiodicallyfordatesandassignments.Offeredfallandspring.0.5creditseachsemesterCOM/PHI307-EthicsandCommunication(V)Ethicaltheoriesareappliedtoactualcasesinthemediaindustry.Allaspectsofthemediaareconsidered:broadcastandprintmedia,advertisingandpublicrelations,aswellasentertainment.Studentsanalyzetheloyaltiesofcaseparticipantstounderstandtheunderlyingmoralvaluesandethicalprinciples.3creditsCOM325-SocialMediaEvaluationStudentswillgainanunderstandingofsocialmediametricsandhowtomeasureandevaluatetheengagementofatargetcommunity.Studentswilllearntoolsandframeworkstoconductanauditofsocialmediaengagementandtopresentresultsinappropriateformats.Prerequisites:COM231andCOM2323credits.COM326-LeadingChangethroughSocialMediaStudentswilldefineandapplytheprinciplesoftheSocialChangeModelofLeadershiptomobilizeparticipantsofsocialmediatotakeactionandbringaboutsocialchange.Theywilldescribehowtoengageonlinefollowersinordertohavethembetterunderstandandappreciatethediversityofvaluesandviewpointsofthelargercommunity.Theywillidentifytherolesocialmediaplaysingalvanizingsupportfortakingactioninsupportofsocialandpoliticalchange.PrerequisitesCOM231,232,325.3creditsCOM330-OrganizationalCommunicationHumanbeingsliveandworkwithinanetworkoforganizations:family,school,club,team,profession,government.Thiscourseexaminesthenatureandpsychologyoforganizationalcommunication.Specialattentionisgiventogamespeopleplay,theimpactofnon-verbalcommunication(e.g.,bodylanguage,environment),andthenatureof
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leadershipcommunication.Teachingmethodologiesusedincluderoleplayingandguestlecturersfromindustry.3creditsCOM331-PresentationCommunicationThiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstodevelopanddelivereffectivepresentationsinacorporateoracademicsetting.Itfocuseson“presentationalspeaking,”whichistheprimarymethodofcommunicationusedinmostprofessionalorganizationstoday.Presentationalspeakingexpertiseisrequiredforthoseindividualswhowanttosucceedatworkplaceactivitiessuchas:facilitatingsmallgroupmeetings;participatinginsalescalls;orconductingatrainingevent.Topicsincludeaudienceanalysis,organizationofideas,outlining,delivery,useofvisualaidsandprintedmaterial,presentingapositiveandcredibleimage,solicitingfeedback,fieldingquestions,andperformingself-evaluation.3creditsCOM332-WritingfortheWorkplaceIntoday’smultimediaworldthedemandforfocused,effectivewrittencommunicationisgreaterthanever.Thiscourseteachesthetechniquesforthiswritingthroughemphasisonformandstyle.Clearbusinesswritingiskey,butitsformsacrossmultiplemediarequirenotonlythestrongfundamentalsofcorrectgrammar,vocabulary,usage,andconventions,butalsothenuancedstylesneededfordifferentaudiencesacrossdifferentmedia.Studentswillpracticefindingandwritingintheirprofessionalvoiceforinternalandexternalcorporateaudiencesandforarangeofpurposes,includingexplanationandpersuasion.Multipleseriesofwritingassignmentswillrangeincomplexityfrommemostoreports.3creditsCOM333-ResearchforCommunicationThiscoursefocusesonthemethodsofsocialscientificresearchwithprimaryemphasisondevelopingreal-worldresearchskillsnecessaryforthedesign,implementationandanalysisofeffectiveandpreciseknowledge.Studentswill:practicethefundamentalstepsinanyresearchprocess;learntheimportanceandcomplexityofknowinghowtoidentifyandformulatethebestresearchquestionforasituationandneed;understandthestrengthsandweaknessesofinterviews,surveys,focusgroupsandcontentanalysestoanswertheirquestions;successfullyimplementatleastoneofthesemethodsinasemester-longstudy;andrealizeboththemeaningsandlimitationsoftheknowledgecreated.Eachstudentwilldesignareal-worldstudyduringthesemester—preferablywithacommunitypartnerorwithinstructorsandstudentsinotherCabrinicoursesandprojects—andshowcaseandpresenttheresultsattheannualCabriniUniversityUndergraduateArts,Research,andScholarshipSymposiumorinanotherappropriateforum.3creditsCOM334-PersuasionandPropagandainMediaThiscoursecoversthenatureofpersuasionandhelpsstudentsanalyze,evaluateand,useethicalpersuasioninpersonal,group,andpublicsettings.Studentswilllearnhowpersuasionoperatesintheworldaroundusinbothovertandsubtleways,andbeabletoarticulatesomeoftheimplications/consequencesofpersuasion.Studentsalsowilllearntounderstandtheprocessofpersuasionandpropaganda,andusetheoriesandcriticalapproachestorecognizeandapplytheprinciplesaswellasthepracticesofpersuasion.3creditsCOM335-CommunicateGloballyThisclassintegratesthetheoryandskillsofinterculturalcommunicationwiththecurrentpracticesofmultinationalorganizationsandinternationalbusinessworld.Theclassprovidesstudentswithanopportunitytobuildawarenessofdiverseworldviews,insightsonunderstandingandovercomingculturaldifferences,andappreciationofallculturesandethnicgroups.Throughcasestudies,hands-onactivities,andgrouppresentations,studentsacquire
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practicalknowledgeincross-culturalcommunicationaswellasthetrendofglobalizationanditsimpactinvariousregionsoftheworld.3creditsCOM336-CrisisCommunicationThiscourseprovidesstudentsinsightsregardingkeyconcepts,theoreticalperspectives,andcriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskillsnecessaryforeffectivecrisiscommunicationandmanagementwithinorganizations.Studentswilllearnaboutstage-basedcrisisanalyses,successfulandunsuccessfulcasesincrisiscommunications,anddevelopingcrisismanagementplans.Topicsincludehowpublicrelationsandadvertisingareusedtoalleviatecrises,howthebroadcastandprintmediacovercrises,andhowtocreateinternalandexternalcommunicationstrategiesforabusinessoranonprofitorganization.3creditsCOM347-AdvancedPhotographyThiscourseisforphotographystudentswhowanttodeveloptheircreativeskillsbeyondthelevelofearliercourses.Studentswillexperimentwithavarietyofalternativetechniquesforcreatingandmanipulatingphotoimages.Classisdevotedtodemonstrations,display,andcritiquesessions.Studentsmayborrowadigitalcamera.Prerequisite:COM247.3creditsCOM348-HistoryofPhotography&BasicTechniqueThiscoursewillgivestudentsanacademicandpracticalexperienceofthehistoryofphotography.Wewillaccomplishthisbystudyingthegreatphotographicmovementsofthe18thand19thcenturieswithtext,illustrations,andshootingassignments.Thesephotographicassignmentswillbedrawnfromandinspiredbythephotographictrendsofthisstill-youngvisualmedium.Studentsmusthavea35mmand/ordigitalcameraforthiscourseormayborrowone.3creditsCOM352-JournalismII:AdvancedReportingandWritingAdvancedjournalismskills,includingenhancementofthoselearnedinCOM250.Emphasisisonwritingeffectiveleads,structuringcomplexstories,andwritingadvancedfeature,investigativeandinterpretivestories.Morecomplexethicalandprofessionalproblemsareconsidered.Studentscreateandeditforavarietyofplatforms,includingtheUniversitynewspaper,website,andsocialmedia.Prerequisite:COM250.Thisisaone-yearcourse,andstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceiveagradeandcredit.ThiscoursemustbetakeninconjunctionwithCOM353.Offeredfallandspring.2creditseachsemesterCOM353-JournalismII:AdvancedDigitalandWebEditingandProductionThiscoursereviewsadvancededitingandproductionskills,includingenhancementofthoselearnedinCOM251.Emphasisisonrewriting,useofcreativedesignprinciples,planningofpages,sectionsandwebsites,andpublicationdesign.Ethicalandlegalconsiderationsarestressed.Studentswillpracticeeditingforavarietyofplatforms,media,andpurposes.Prerequisite:COM251.Thisisaone-yearcourse,andstudentsmustcompletethefullyeartoreceiveagradeandcredit.CoursemustbetakeninconjunctionwithCOM352.Offeredfallandspring.2creditseachsemesterCOM354-JournalismPracticumStudentsworkonacampuspublication.Practicummightincludeexperienceinplanningpublications;editorialleadershipanddecisionmaking;writingandediting;allphasesoflayout,design,andproduction;andfinancialaspects—budgeting,advertising,andaccounts.Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.Offeredfallandspring.Credittobearranged.
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COM355-WebsitePracticumThispracticumisdesignedforstudentsworkingonthenewspaperWebsiteandgivesstudentstheopportunitytolearnandworkonallaspectsofacommunicationwebsite.Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.1creditCOM360-PublicRelationsStudentsexplorethewaysbusinessesandotherorganizationsevaluatepublicattitudes,identifythepoliciesandactionsoftheorganizationswiththepublicinterest,andexecuteacommunicationprogramtobringaboutpublicunderstandingandacceptance.Knowledgeofnewswritingandediting(COM250and251)highlydesirable.Offeredfall.3creditsCOM361-PublicRelationsCaseStudiesThiscoursestudiestheapplicationofpublicrelationstheoryandtechniquestocaseproblemsinindustry,labor,education,government,socialwelfare,andtradeorganizations.Prerequisite:COM360.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsCOM362-PublicRelationsCampaignsThiscoursestudiestheapplicationofpublicrelationstheoryinthedesignofacompletemediacampaign.Prerequisite:COM360.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsCOM365-AdvertisingStudentsareintroducedtoadvertising,includingsocialandeconomicroles,theorganizationoftheadvertisingindustry,theadvertisingcampaign,marketdefinition,budget,evaluatingeffectiveness,creationofthemessage,andothertopics.3creditsCOM366-AdvertisingCopywritingThisisanintensivecourseonwritingadvertisingcopyforavarietyofmedia.Prerequisite:COM365.3creditsCOM367-AdvertisingCaseStudiesandCampaignsThiscoursepresentsanintegrationofadvertisingandmarketingprinciplesthroughstudyofselectedcasesandapplicationinstudent-designedcampaigns.Prerequisites:COM365andCOM366.3creditsCOM369-IntegratedMarketingCommunicationThiscoursewillprovidestudentswithbothatheoreticalandpracticalunderstandingofintegratedmarketingcommunication(IMC).IMCconsidersallmeansbywhichaunifiedmessageiscommunicatedtothepublic.Thesemethodsincludeinboundandoutboundpromotionalchannels—advertisements,directmarketing,publicrelations,sponsorships,salespromotion,interactiveandsocialmedia,andmore.However,messagesalsoarecommunicatedviaaproduct’scraftsmanship,price,anddistributionchannels.Withouteven“saying”aword,marketerscancommunicateeffectivelywithcustomersandprospects.StudentswillcreateanIMCplanbasedonanorganization’sstrategicmarketingandbusinessgoals.3creditsCOM372-VideoProducing/DirectingThiscoursecoversthebasicprinciplesandtechniquesofvideoproducinganddirecting.Studentsanalyzethedecisionsaproducer/directormakesindevelopingaprogramfromconcepttoexecution.Whilecreatingvideoproductions,studentstakeprogrammaterialfromideathroughwriting,organizingcrew,budgeting,andhandlingtheactualstudio/remoteproduction.Prerequisite:COM270.Offeredalternateyearsondemand.3credits
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COM373-VisualJournalismThiscourseprovideshands-onexperiencebasicprinciplesandtechniquesofvideonewsgathering,writing,reporting,andproducing.Emphasisisonnewswritingaswellasthenecessaryproductiontechniques.TheclassproducesvisualjournalismforLoquiturMedia.Prerequisite:COM270andinstructorpermission.Offeredeachsemester.VariablecreditsCOM374-RemoteVideoProductionThiscourseprovidesadvancedvideoproductionstudentswithaworkingknowledgeofsingle-cameraproduction.Post-productioneditingisincluded.Specialattentionispaidtoremotelighting,remoteaudioacquisition,sequencingshotstotellastoryandrecordingoutsidethevideostudio.Prerequisite:COM270.Offeredalternateyearsondemand.3creditsCOM376-VideoEditingThiscourseprovidesstudentswithadvancedskillsindigitalvideoediting.Hands-onprojectsstresseffectivevideoeditingtechniquesforbothnewandtraditionalmedia,videocompression,andspecialeffects.Prerequisite:COM270.Offeredalternateyearsondemand.3creditsCOM377-VideoDocumentaryProductionThiscourseisdesignedtoprovideadvancedvideoproductionstudentswithaworkingknowledgeofdocumentaryvideostorytellingandproductiontechniques.Bytheendofthiscoursestudentswillhavepracticalexperiencecooperativelydesigning,writing,directing,andproducingdocumentaryvideoproductions.Prerequisite:COM270.Offeredalternateyearsondemand.3creditsCOM379-VideoPracticumThiscourseoffersguidedindividualadvancedworkinvideo.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Studentsmusthavevideoprojectsapprovedbyinstructorbeforeregistering.CredittobearrangedCOM391-RadioPracticumThisone-creditcourseinvolveshands-onexperienceinradiothroughworkingforWYBF,thecampusradiostation.StudentswillbetrainedonstudioequipmentandwilllearnstationpoliciesandFCCregulations.Studentsalsowillworkinadepartmentsuchasnews,production,music,promotions,publicaffairs,sales,orsportsandmaydoanairshift,ifdesired.Mayberepeatedforcredit.1creditCOM392-AdvancedRadioPracticumThiscoursefocusesonradiostationmanagement.StudentswilloverseealloperationsofoneofWYBF’sdepartments,suchasnews,production,music,promotions,publicaffairs,sales,orsports.Studentsalsowilldoadvancedworkinprogramming,production,andpromotion.Prerequisite:COM391.Coursemayberepeated;instructor’spermissionrequired.2creditsCOM393-AdvancedRadioBroadcastingThiscoursefurthersthecourseobjectivesofAudioProductionandoffersspecializedstudyintwokeyareasofradio:consultingandproduction.Studentswillbeexposedtothecorebusinessofradio:audiencebuildingandretention,programmingtechniquesandstationmanagement.Inaddition,theywillcollaboratewithclassmatestodevelopandproducespecialprogramsandseriesfor89.1WYBF-FM,thecampusradiostation.Courseincludesonehourofproductiontimeperweekandthedevelopmentofa30-minutedocumentary.Prerequisite:COM290.3credits
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COM403-SeniorProfessionalDevelopmentProgramThiscourse,partofthedepartment’sfour-yearprofessionaldevelopmentprogram,assistsseniorsinintegratingtheirexperiencesobtainedduringcollege,inrelatingtheircollegiateexperiencestopotentialemployers,andindevelopingmethodsoflife-longlearning.Courseisrequiredofallcommunicationseniormajors,bothsemesters.StudentsareresponsibletocheckthecourseCabriniLearnsiteperiodicallyfordatesandassignments.Offeredfallandspring.0.5creditseachsemesterCOM465-MarketingCommunicationCampaignsUsingprimaryandsecondaryresearchactivitiesandawidevarietyofmarketingcommunicationtools,studentswillidentifyanddefinebusinessproblemsandopportunitiesforthepurposeofcreatingmarketingcommunicationcampaignsforrealclients.Prerequisite:COM360orCOM365orCOM369.3creditsR-COM466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependent,butdirected,collaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,springorsummer.1-3creditsCOM472-SeniorConvergence:MediaforSocialJusticeTheprimaryobjectiveforthisone-semestercapstonecourseintheCommunicationmajoristoenablestudentstocreateacompellingmultimediastorypackageonanimportantsocialjusticetopic.Studentswillworkasdigitaljournaliststoproduceaportfolio-readyfinalconvergenceprojectthatdemonstratestheirknowledgeandskillsinmultimediastorytelling,socialjustice,andprojectmanagement.Studentswillapplytheirunderstandingofobjectivity,accuracy,andtruthfulnesstoreportonasocialjusticeissuefairlyandcomprehensively.Thiscourseorthetwo-coursehonorssequenceisrequiredofallseniors.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCOM474-SeniorHonorsConvergenceFallSeminarSeniorstudentsresearch,planandoverseeproductionofmediacontentthatwillbeassembledintoaconverged-mediaprojectinthespring.Thisisaone-yearcourseandcontinuesasCOM475,SeniorHonorsConvergenceSpringSeminar,duringspringsemester.Participationintheconvergencesequenceislimitedtostudentswhohavedistinguishedthemselvesinpriorcommunicationcoursesandwhoseparticipationisendorsedbydepartmentfaculty.StudentsmustbeapprovedeachsemesterbytheConvergence-seminarinstructortoadvancetothenextlevelcourse.Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructorordepartmentchair.Offeredfall.3creditsCOM475-SeniorHonorsConvergenceSpringSeminarStudentswithconsiderableexperienceworkingononeormoremediaplatformsplanandproduceaconverged-mediaprojectthatusesaudio,video,text,photographic,andmarketingassetsproducedinfallcourses.Studentsdevelopprojectmanagementandleadershipskillsandwillenhancetheirabilitytotellastoryviamultiplemediaforwebdistribution.TheSeniorHonorsConvergenceSpringSeminaristhedepartment’sculminatingseniorseminarlimitedtothosestudentswhoseworkinpreviousdepartmentcourseshaspreparedthemfortheveryhighestlevelcommunicationexperiencethedepartmentoffers.Participationintheconvergencesequenceislimitedtostudentswhohavedistinguishedthemselvesinpriorcommunicationcoursesandwhoseparticipationisendorsedbydepartmentfaculty.StudentsmustbeapprovedeachsemesterbytheConvergence-seminarinstructortoadvancetothenextlevelcourse.Prerequisites:COM474andpermissionofinstructor.Offeredspring.3creditsCOM486-SupervisedProfessionalExperience:EventManagement
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Thiscourserequiresstudentstocompletesupervisedfieldworkineventmanagement.Studentswillberesponsibleforleadingandmanaginganapprovedon-campuseventincoordinationwithdesignatedoffices,departments,andclubs,suchasSEaL,theWolfingtonCenter,theCenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopment,andmanymore.StudentswouldworkunderthesupervisionofaFacultyAdvisorandOffice/Department/ClubAdvisortodevelopaneventplan,marketingplan,andbudget.Theywillworktoexecuteontheseplans,lead/managetheevent,andmeasurethesuccessofitsoutcome.Studentswillneedtosubmitafinaleventportfolioandreflectionattheconclusionofthissupervisedexperience.3creditsCOM487-CareerPreparationandJob-SearchTechniquesThisrequiredskillscoursefocusesonvitalaspectsofcareer-preparationandjob-searchprocesses.Itasksstudentstolookbothwithinthemselvesandoutsideattheneedsandconventionsofsocietyinordertomarkettheirskillseffectively.Keynotingresearchasthefrequentlymissingelementinunsuccessfuljobandgraduateschoolsearches,studentsinthiscoursewillrepeatedlypracticehowtofindinformationvitalforanysuccessfulinterview;self-evaluationoftransferableskillsandhowtheycanbedemonstrated;howtowriteandpolisheffectiveresumesandcoverlettersthatgetnoticedandareacteduponbydecisionmakers;characteristicsthatsingleoutcandidatesasprofessionals.Offeredfallandspring.Besttakeninjunioryearorfallofsenioryear.3creditsCOM488-InternshipThedepartmentoffersqualifiedupper-divisionstudentstheopportunityforcommunicationinternships.Internshipsareconductedoncampusandatthefacilitiesofcooperatingprofessionalcommunicationmedia.
• JournalismInternship• VideoInternship• PublishingInternship• AdvertisingInternship• SocialMediaInternship• PublicRelationsInternship• RadioInternship• TechnicalWritingInternship
Thedepartmentmustapproveallinternships.Consultdepartmentforrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.CredittobearrangedCOM/ENG489-Communication/EnglishCurriculumandMethodsStudentsareintroducedtomethodsandmaterialsofinstructionforteachingliterature,composition,speech,andrelatedcommunicationskillsonthesecondarylevel.Thedevelopmentofusefullessonplans,andanappreciationforthevalueofresearchandinformationliteracyinthehighschoolclassroomwillbediscussedbyprospectiveteachersenrolledinthiscourse.Courseisrequiredforsecondaryeducationcertificationincommunication.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsCOM499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersdirectedbutindependentstudy.Coursecontentisdeterminedafterconsultationwiththeinstructor.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforBusiness,ArtsandMedia.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.Credittobearranged
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CRM-Criminology(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,SociologyandCriminologyDepartment)CRM210-IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeThiscourseoffersabroadexaminationoftheAmericansystemofcriminaljustice.Thedevelopmentandcontemporaryfunctionsofthethreesubsystems(lawenforcement,judicialsystemandcorrectionalsystem)areanalyzed.ThiscourseprovidesthefoundationforfurtherCriminalJusticestudies.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCRM301-SpecialTopicsinCriminologyThiscourseoffersacriminologicalperspectiveofaparticularsocialinstitutionorprocess.Topicscouldincludecybercrime,whitecollarcrime,gangbehavior,andsocialpsychologyofcrime,comparativecriminaljusticesystemsorothertopicsinthefield.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsCRM309-CriminologyStudentsexaminehistoricalandcontemporarytheoriesofcrimecausation.Topicsincludecompetingtheories,specializedtheories(juvenilecrimeorgenderdifferencesincrime),anddifferenttheoreticalperspectives(microvs.macro).Prerequisites:SOC215andCRM210.Offeredfall.3creditsCRM310-PunishmentandCorrectionsThiscourseexploresthemajorsocialandsocial-psychologicalperspectivesonpunishmentandbehavioralchange.Topicsincludehistoricalandcontemporaryphilosophiesofpunishmentandrehabilitation:capitalpunishment,prisons,probationandparole,rehabilitationprograms,communitycorrections,restorativejustice,andcontemporaryexperimentalapproachestocorrections.Prerequisites:CRM210andSOC215.Offeredspring.3creditsCRM313-VictimologyThiscourseexaminestherelationshipbetweenthevictimofcrimeanditsperpetrator,criticallyexploringtheargumentssurroundingvictimprecipitationandfacilitationfrombothacontemporaryandhistoricalperspective.Studentswillexaminetherepresentationandtreatmentofvictimswithinboththecriminaljusticesystemandpopularmedia.Topicsincludetheanalysisofvictimsofsuchactsashumantrafficking,schoolshootings,terrorism,homicide,gangviolence,hatecrimes,wrongfulconvictions,andnaturaldisasters.Prerequisites:CRM210orSOC215.3creditsCRM314-CriminalProceduresandEvidenceAnanalysisofcriminalprocedureandcriminalevidencerulesintheUnitedStates.Topicsincludetrialprocedures,examinationofwitnesses,real/physicalevidence,circumstantialevidence,hearsayevidenceandexceptions,privilegedcommunications,declarationsagainstinterestsandjudicialnotice.Inaddition,thecoursewillconsidertheconstitutionalissuesofarrest,searchandseizure,interrogationandconfession,self-incriminationandrighttocounsel.Prerequisites:CRM210orSOC215.3creditsCRM315-CriminalLawandSocietyThiscourseisageneraloverviewofthedevelopmentandapplicationofsubstantivecriminallawwithinoursociety.Prerequisites:SOC215andCRM210.Offeredspring.3credits
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CRM320-JuvenileJusticeThiscourseisageneralorientationtothefieldofjuveniledelinquency.ThemajortheoriesofdelinquencyamongyouthwillbepresentedandcriticallyexaminedinconnectionwithU.S.trendsinjuveniledelinquency.Studentswilllearnaboutthehistory,philosophicalobjectivesandcurrentoperationofthejuvenile-justicesystem.Thefutureofdelinquencypreventionandtreatmentalsowillbeexplored.Prerequisite:SOC215orCRM210.Offeredspring.3creditsCRM330-Class,Race,Gender,andCrimeThiscourseexaminesthewaysinwhichsocialclass,racial,ethnicandgenderidentification,andlabelingshapethevictimization,offending,andcriminaljusticeprocessingofindividuals.Prerequisites:SOC215andCRM210.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCRM333-RehabilitationandReentryoftheOffenderThiscourseexamineskeyissuesassociatedwiththerehabilitationoftheoffenderandtheirreentryexperienceintheUnitedStatesafteraperiodofincarceration.Theoreticalmodelsofrehabilitationandrecidivismwillbeexplored.EmphasiswillalsobeonthecollateralconsequencesofmassimprisonmentinAmerica.Topicssuchashistoricaltrendsoftheprisonpopulation,anempiricalportraitofthecurrentstatusofreentry,andcurrentpoliciesdirectlyaffectingthereentryprocessofindividuals(housing,employment,voting,etc.)willbeatthecenterofthediscussion.Additionally,thecoursewillcoverinformationonthereentryexperienceofwomenandeffective/non-effectiveprogramservicesforbothgenders.Prerequisites:CRM210andSOC215.3creditsCRM325-PoliceandSocietyThiscoursereviewsthefundamentalpurposeandroleoflawenforcementagenciesinAmericansociety.Primaryattentionisgiventotherelationshipbetweentheformalorganizationofpolicingandcommunitysecurity.Thepracticalinvestigativeandpatroloperationsofpolicingatbothlocalandfederallevelswillbeexplored,alongwithadiscussionoftheuniqueculturalaspectsofpoliceorganizations.Prerequisites:SOC215andCRM210.Offeredfall.3creditsCRM326-Drugs,AddictionandSocietyThecourseexaminestheimpactofsubstanceabuseanddependenceattheindividualandsocietallevels.Itwillexploreresearch,primarydocumentsandpoliciesrelatedtoindividualnarcoticsuse,prevention,interventionandtreatment.Evidence-basedtreatmentpracticesincludingmethadonemaintenance,therapeuticcommunities,cognitive-behavioraltherapy(CBT),andharmreductionpracticeswillbediscussed.Thecoursewillalsodiscussthepresenceofco-occurringdisorderssuchasmentalillnessanditsrelationshiptorecovery.Therelationshipbetweendrugs,crimeandtheconsequencesofthecriminaljusticesystem’sresponsetodrugswillalsobeanalyzed.Prerequisites:SOC215andCRM210CRM360-SerialandMassMurderThiscoursewilluseasociologicallenstoexaminebothmodernandhistoricalcasesofserialandmassmurders.Thecourseisdesignedtoexaminethenature,extent,andoriginsofsuchcrimes.Studentswilldiscussavarietyofsociologicalfactorsthataffectserialandmassmurdersbylookingattheinfluenceofculture,structure,andpoweronthesecrimes.Topicswillincludeserialmurders,massmurders,stalking,sexualmurders,healthcarekillings,teamkillings,criminaljusticesystemresponsetothesecrimes,andanexaminationofthevictimologybehindthesecrimes.Additionally,studentswillexaminetheinterdisciplinarytheoreticalexplanationsforthesecrimes.3creditsCRM420-SeniorCapstone
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Studentswillworkonsynthesizinginformationandskillsfromallmajorcoursesanddemonstratemasteryofcriminologicalmethodologyandtheorythroughthepreparationandpresentationofaseniorresearchproject.Studentswillprepareamajorseniorpaperandmakeaformalpresentationoftheirfindingstotheclassandinvitedfacultyfromthedepartment.Prerequisites:CRM210,SOC203andSOC215,CRM325,CRM310,SOC/PSY265,SOC/PSY341and342,anddepartmentapproval.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsR-CRM466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Offeredfall,springorsummer.1-3creditsCRM/SOC488-Criminology/SociologyInternshipThedepartmentoffersqualifiedupper-divisionstudentstheopportunityforcriminologyandsociologyinternships.Internshipsareconductedatcooperatingoff-campusinstitutions.Studentsmustconsultwiththedepartment’sinternshipcoordinatorthesemesterbeforebeginningthiscourse.Acceptanceissubjecttotheapprovalofthedepartment.Requiredofallmajors.Prerequisites:SOC215,203,two300-levelCRMcourses,anddepartmentapprovalrequired.3creditsCRM/SOC498-ResearchPracticumThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcourseofstudyleadingtothecompletionandpresentationofundergraduateresearch.Studentsselectprojectsofinterest,typicallyalreadyunderway,involvingempiricalresearchundersupervisionofadepartmentfacultyliaison.ProjectstypicallyrequireacomprehensivereportwrittenASAorAPAstyleandsuitableforpublicationand/orpresentationatalocalorregionalconference.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsCRM/SOC499-IndependentStudyThiscourserequiresindependentresearch.Beforeregistration,studentsmustsubmitawrittenproposalforapprovalbytheinstructor.Afinalreportwritteninacceptableprofessionalstyleisrequired.Prerequisites:Approvalofinstructor,completionofSOC/PSY341and342,juniororseniorstatus,andapprovalfromdepartmentchair,andDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
ECG-EngagementswiththeCommonGood(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences)ECG100-(VariableTopics)Thiscoursethefirstinaseries(ECG100,200,and300)ofJusticeMatterscorecurriculumclasses.Thiscoursemakesstudentsincreasinglypreparedtoseesolidarity,reciprocity,andmutualengagementassocialjustice.Throughreading,writing,classroomdiscussion,andco-curricularactivities,studentscometoagreaterunderstandingoftheformalandinformalsocialstructuresthatconstructtheiridentities.Onceaweek,theclassmeetsforanextracomponentonInformationLiteracy.Theseclasssessionsaredesignedtoprovidestudentswithasolidframeworkinfinding,evaluating,using,andpresentinginformationinanacademicsetting.ThetopicscoveredduringtheinformationliteracysessionshelpstudentstocompleteassignmentsfortheirECG100course
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andforothercoursestheywilltakeduringtheirtimeatCabriniUniversity.AstudentmaywithdrawfromECG100onlywiththepermissionoftheSchoolAssistantDean.Finalgradeof“C”orbetterrequiredtomeetgraduationrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.4creditsH-ECG100-HonorsEngagementswiththeCommonGood:ReactingtothePast,EngagingthePresentThiswriting-intensivecourseapproachesthecommongoodfromavarietyofperspectivesbyexposingandinterrogatingthetensionbetweentheindividualandsociety.Italsoexaminestheindividual’spositioninvariouscommunities:family,nation,race,class,gender,andothercategoriesofidentity.Thiscoursemakesstudentsincreasinglypreparedtoseesolidarity,reciprocity,andmutualengagementassocialjustice.Throughreading,writing,classroomdiscussion,andco-curricularactivities,studentscometoagreaterunderstandingoftheformalandinformalsocialstructuresthatconstructtheiridentities.Akeyteachingmethodintheclassisthenationallyrecognized“ReactingtothePast”pedagogy.ThismethodwasdevelopedoriginallyatBarnardandColumbia,anditisnowusedincollegeclassroomsacrossthecountry.“Reacting”callsonstudentstoplayoutthepartsofhistoricalfiguresinkeymomentsofculturalandpoliticalcrisis.Studentsinhabittheirroles,gettingintothemindsandheartsofthosehistoricalindividualstheyportray.Publicspeakingandwriting“incharacter”areessentialfeaturesofthe“reacting”method.Forfirst-yearHonorsstudentsonly.Offeredfall.Finalgradeof“C”orbetterrequiredtomeetgraduationrequirements.3creditsECG200-(VariableTopics)Thisexperiential,writing-intensivecourseexploresthroughtextsandcommunitypartnershipshowpower,privilege,anddifferenceaffectsolidarity,equality,anddignity—theessentialelementsoftheCommonGood.Studentswillexpandtheirmoralimaginationsthroughtheirexplorationofcontemporary,historical,andcross-culturalcausesofsystemicjusticeandinjusticeintheworld.Finalgradeof“C”orbetterrequiredtomeetgraduationrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsECG300-(VariableTopics)Thisexperiential,writing-intensivecoursehelpsstudentsutilizetheirassetsandtheassetsofcommunitypartners(localorglobal)inthepursuitofsocialjustice.Studentswillworkwithcommunitypartners,contributingtoresearchthatwillbeusedtoexpandthecapacityandqualityofthepartnerorganizationswhileprovidingstudentswithlife-longtoolsforcivicengagement.Thisresearchalsomaybeusedtoadvocateforsystemicchangesthatwillaffectgreatersolidaritywithlocalandglobalcommunities.Finalgradeof“C”orbetterrequiredtomeetgraduationrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
ECO-Economics
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)
ECO131Microeconomics(I)Economicsisthestudyofchoice.Inthiscoursestudentswilllearnaboutconceptsandmodelsthatareusedtodescribehowindividuals,companiesandsocietiesmakechoices.StudentswillstudythemodelofSupplyandDemandandshowhowthefirm/consumerdynamicsvaryindifferentmarketstructures.Microeconomictoolswillthenbeusedtoanalyzeparticularsocietalissues,suchaslabor,environmentalorinternationaltrade.Studentswillbegintoappreciatehowchangesineconomicpolicycanimpactthewellbeingofindividualsandgroups.
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Prerequisite:CompletionofMAT098or099orplacementinMAT113.Mustbeatleastasophomore.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsECO132-MacroeconomicsMacroeconomicsisthestudyoftheregional,nationalandglobaleconomy.Inthiscoursewewilldevelopeconomicconceptsandmodelsthathelpexplainthemacroeconomicdecisionsfacingsociety.Macroeconomicswillhelpshedlightonissuesrangingfromgovernmentspending,totheeffectsofinterestratesonjobgrowth,toglobaloutsourcing.Prerequisite:CompletionofMAT098or099orplacementinMAT113.Mustbeatleastasophomore.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsECO212-EnvironmentalEconomics(I)Thiscourseusesthetoolsofmicroeconomicstostudytoday’simportantenvironmentalissues.Byplacingeconomicactivitywithinabroaderenvironmentalcontext,focusisplacedonthe“external”impactsthatmuchofoureconomicactivityhasontheplanet.Duringthecourse,studentslearnspecificmodelsusedtodescribeenvironmentalissues,andapplythemodelstospecificissues,includingpollution,climatechange,fisheriesmanagement,andenergy.Particularattentionispaidtomodelingandpolicyissues.Studentswriteasemester-longresearchpaperonaspecifictopic,andpresentfindingstotheirclassmates.3creditsECO261-ManagerialEconomicsThiscourseisacontinuationofmicroeconomicsusingmathematicalapplicationsincludingbusinessconditionanalysis,short-andlong-rangeplanning,monopolisticanalysis,andproductionprofitabilityanalysis.Prerequisite:ECO131.3creditsH-ECO300-HonorsBusinessManagement:TheGreatDepression(H)ThiscoursestudiesthevariousconditionsleadinguptotheGreatDepression—commercialbanking,theFederalReserve,stockmarkets,andmacroeconomicpolicies.CurrentmonetaryandfiscalpolicieswillbecomparedandcontrastedtothoseinoperationduringtheGreatDepression.LearnthehistoryofbankingintheU.S.andcontrastitwithtoday’sfinancialmarket.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsH-ECO303-HonorsBusinessManagement:GameTheoryThiscourseintroducesstudentstothebasictoolsofgametheoreticanalysisandsomeofitsmanyapplicationstoeconomics.Studentswilllearnhowtorecognizeandmodelstrategicsituations,andtopredictwhenandhowtheiractionswillinfluencethedecisionsofothers.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
EDU-Education
(SchoolofEducation,TeacherEducationDepartment)EDU171-ReadingandLanguageArtsIThiscourseprovidesanin-depthintroductiontothetheory,researchandpracticeoflanguageandliteracydevelopmentfrombirthtoagefive.Studentswillassesslanguagecomprehensionasevidencedininterviewsandclassroomsettingsandwillfocusonemergentliteracyskills.Studentswillalsocompleteathemeplanconsideringlanguagedevelopment,andwillinterviewparentsandteachersontheirthoughtsonlanguagedevelopmentand
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researchjournalarticlesrelevanttothecourse.ThePennsylvaniaStandardsandkeyvocabularyrelatedtothePraxisCoreandPECTwillbeemphasized.Offeredfall.3creditsEDU172-ReadingandLanguageArtsIIThiscourseprovidesanin-depthexperienceinthetheory,research,andpracticeofteachingcomposedtextandassociatedlanguagearts(handwriting,spelling,grammar,listening,andspeaking)skillstochildreningradesPre-K-4.Studentswillincorporatethisknowledgeofliteracydevelopmentbywritinglessonplans,curriculum,andinstructionalsystemsforlearnersingradesPre-K-4.Students,throughclassexercise,becomeawareofculturaldifferencesinliteracydevelopment.Offeredspring.3creditsEDU190-PeerTutoringSeminarThePeerTutoringSeminarisaone-creditcoursedesignedtoincreasetheeffectivenessofpeertutorsthroughexaminationofpractical,philosophicalandpedagogicalissuesassociatedwithteachingadultlearnersthroughpeertutoring.Theclasswillconsistofthreemeetings,eachthreehourslong,oneveningsorSaturdaysconvenientforthoseenrolled.Inaddition,thecoursewillincludesupervisedpeertutoringsessions.Offeredfallandspring.1creditEDU200-SophomoreEnglishLanguageLearnerFieldExperienceDuringthisplacement,candidateswillinvestigatetheEnglishLanguageLearner(ELL)needsofthecommunityandstudentsservedbytheplacementschool.Studentswillbeaskedtocompleteassignmentsreflectingtheirunderstandingofculturalawareness,instructionalstrategies,andassessmentswhenplanninglessonsforELLstudents.Candidateswillkeepareflectivejournalaftereachfielddaytodocumenttheirgrowthasateacherwhoisknowledgeableabout,comfortablewith,andsensitivetothediverseneedsofstudentsintheclassroom.Offeredfallandspring.1creditEDU202-SophomoreFieldExperienceAllPre-K-4,middlelevel,andspecialeducationmajorsparticipateinaregularWednesday,full-day,fieldexperiencecourseduringthesophomoreyear.Studentsareassignedanappropriateschoolandclassroom.Aneducationdepartmentfacultymemberprovidesassignmentsandsupervision.Someseminarsessionsareoncampus;otherassignmentsareinthefieldplacement.Studentsareexpectedtobecomefamiliarwithpublicorprivateschoolsettings.Evaluationsofsettings,investigationoflocalschoolprograms,andsupervisedworkwithpupilsareencouraged.Cooperatingteachersratestudents’performanceandmakerecommendationsregardingstudents’acceptanceintoorrejectionfromtheeducationdepartment’scertificationprograms.Studentsmustmeettheeducationdepartment’sacceptanceGPAandfileadatasheetandacopyofPraxisCorepassingscoresorequivalentexampriortoplacementGradingstandardsarepublishedintheFieldExperienceHandbook.Offeredfallandspring.1creditEDU219-TheFutureandAmericanEducation(I)TheareaofcontemporaryAmericangovernmentinwhichthecitizenandthegoverningbodyinteractmostcloselyisusuallythelocalpublicschoolsystem,andyetthenatureofpublicschoolsandthewayinwhichtheyfunctionareoftenwidelymisunderstood.Thiscourseoffersinsightsintohowcitizenscanunderstandandrelatetothepublicschoolsastheycontinuetoplayanimportantroleintheshapingofthesocial,politicalandeconomicwell-beingofourcommunities,statesandnation.3creditsEDU225-HistoryofEducationalSocialMovements
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Thiscourseexploresthegeneralandspecificdimensionsofthehistoryofeducationalsocialmovementsthroughoutthe20thcenturyandsocialactivismamongdiverseracial,ethnicandlinguisticgroupsleadinguptoandfollowingthelandmarkdecisionsofthe1954Brownvs.BoardofEducationofTopeka.Thecoursewillfurtherstudytheimpactthatdesegregationeffortshavemadeonurbanschools-whichultimatelygeneratedactivismforotherhistoricallymarginalizedgroups.Therelationshipsbetweenthegoalsofpublicschooling,democracy,equity,andequalityareexplored.Thiscoursewouldbeofferedinhybridcourseformats.(3credits)EDU289-MovementforChildrenStudentsgainpracticalexperienceinteachinggamesandmovementactivitiesforpre-schoolandelementaryschoolchildren.CourseisopentoEducationmajorsandrequiredforonesemesterfollowingtheirfirstyear.Otherstudentsareadmittedwithpermissionofacademicadvisorandinstructor.Offeredfallandspring.1creditforonesemesterEDU290-LevelIIPeerTutoringSeminarTheLevelIIPeerTutoringSeminarisaone-credit,12-hourcourseofstudydesignedtoequipstudentstobecomeclassroomcoaches(in-classpeertutors)forupper-levelEngagementswiththeCommonGood(ECG)courses.1creditEDU302-JuniorFieldExperienceAllPre-K-4,middlelevel,andspecialeducationmajorsparticipateinaregularWednesday,full-day,fieldexperience.Studentsareexposedtoavarietyofschoolsettingsduringthecourseofthefieldplacements.RegularUniversity-basedseminarsandtransportationtofieldassignmentsaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.Inadditiontoeducationdepartmentfacultysupervision,thecooperatingteacheratthefieldsiteevaluatesthestudent’sworkandmakesrecommendationsregardingthestudent’sprogress.Toenrollinthiscourse,studentsmustmeettheEducationDepartment’sacceptanceGPAandfileadatasheetandacopyofpassingscoresonthePraxisCoreorequivalentexampriortoplacement.Studentsmustbeadmittedintotheeducationdepartmentasacertificationstudent.SeetheEducationDepartmentHandbookforprocedureforadmissionintothedepartment.GradingstandardsarepublishedintheFieldExperienceHandbook.Offeredfallandspring.1creditEDU304-FoundationsofEducationThiscoursefocusesonthesocio-culturalcontextsofschoolsandschoolingintheUnitedStatesandissuesofequityineducationallyopportunitylinkingahistoricalperspectivetocurrentdayissues.Coursetopicsincludetheteachingprofession,schoollawandprofessionalethics,schoolfunding,educationalreformandmajorschoolsofeducationalphilosophy.Theinstructionalformatofthecourseinvolveslecturepresentations,frequentgroupdiscussion,debates,roleplaying,andgroupandindividualstudentpresentations.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsEDU308-ClassroomManagementTechniquesThiscoursecentersonthedevelopmentofclassroommanagementtechniqueswhichfosterstudentsuccessandpromotepositivestudentbehavior.Thecourseexaminesstrategiesforkeepingstudentsmotivatedandontaskaswellastechniquesforworkingwithdisruptivestudents.Topicsincludethestartoftheschoolyear,legalissues,effectiveteachingtechniques,conflictresolution,behaviorinterventionstrategies,andworkingwithparents.Theinstructionalformatofthecourseinvolveslecturepresentations,frequentgroupdiscussion,debates,roleplaying,andgroupandindividualstudentpresentations.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsEDU320-Middle-Level(4-8)MethodsThiscoursecentersonthedevelopmentofclassroompedagogyandtechniquesdesignedforeffectiveinstructionsatthe4-8middle-levelgrades.Thecourseexaminesspecificinstructionalstrategies,technologies,subjectmatter
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pedagogy,andassessmentskillsforthemiddle-leveleducator.Topicsincludethephilosophyofthemiddle-leveleducator,studenttransitionalissues,effectiveteachingtechniques,andassessmentskills.Theinstructionalformatofthecourseinvolveslecturepresentations,frequentgroupdiscussion,debates,roleplaying,andgroupandindividualstudentpresentations.Offeredfall.3creditsEDU325-ContemporaryIssuesinUrbanEducationThiscourseexplorescontemporaryissuesinrelationtosociopolitical,culturalandeconomicdynamicsthatimpacturbaneducationpostcirca1980intheUnitedStatesandglobally.Studentswillalsoexaminetheroleofpoliciesandvariouscorporateandcommunity-basedreformstrategiesincludingNCLBinrelationshiptocharterandtraditionalpublicschool,highstakestesting,urbanschoolcultures,“achievementgap”and“schooltoprisonpipeline”discourses,andtheconsequencesofschoolclosingsonteachers,educationleaders,andlocalcommunities.Studentswillexaminevarioustheoriesineducationandinvestigatefactorsthatcontributetoandinterruptthesocialreproductionofinequalitiesinurbaneducationalsettings.(3credits)EDU330-JuniorSpecialEducationFieldExperienceDuringthisplacement,candidateswilldevelopastrongunderstandingoftheroletheclassroomenvironment,lessonplanning,differentiatedteachingstrategies,teacherphilosophyandsupportpersonnelplayinthesuccessofstruggling/advancedlearners.CandidateswillgainanunderstandingoftheIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)processandthevariouspartnershipsrequiredforstudentsuccess.Studentswillalsocompleteassignmentstodemonstratetheirknowledgeofdevelopingandpresentingtieredlessonstomeettheneedsofadiverseclassroomcommunity.Offeredfallandspring.1creditEDU335-UrbanEducationSeminar(FieldExperience)Thisseminarprovidesstudentsaseriesoffieldexperiencesinurbaneducationalsettingsinourestablishedpartnerships,whichincludecharters,district,andprivateschools.Studentswilldeveloptheircapacitiestocompareandcontrastvariouslocation,demographic,andeconomicfeaturesofurbanschoolsandcommunities.Theseminarcomponentincludesstudents’engagementwithspecialguestswhoasstudents,leaders,andactivistswillsharetheirexperiencesworkinginurbanschoolsandcommunities.Studentswillusetheseopportunitiestoinvestigatetherelationshipsbetweenschoolpracticesandthecollectiveexperiencesofstudents,educators,andmembersofschoolcommunities.3creditsEDU363-CreativeArts:MusicandArtThepre-serviceteacherisintroducedtomethods,materials,andactivitiesforteachingartandmusictochildreninpre-schoolthroughgradefour.Studentsdeveloplessonplans,preparematerialsandlearntointegratetheartsintothecorecurriculummaterials,andlearntoevaluatecommerciallydevelopedcurriculummaterials.(FormerlyentitledCreativeArtsinElementarySchools)3creditsEDU380-TheoriesandActivitiesIThiscoursestressescreatinganenvironmentconducivetohealthychilddevelopmentandlearning.Ahistoricalreviewofevents/trendsintheeducationofyoungchildrenaswellasmajoreducationmodelswillbereviewed.Further,alldomainsofachild’sdevelopment,typicalaswellasatypical,willbediscussedinlightofindividuallanguageandculturaldifferences.Achild’splaywillbeconsideredtheessentialintegratorofthecurriculum.Planningtoteachwithanoverviewoftechniqueshelpfulinguidingchildren’sautonomywillbeanotherpivotalemphasis.Finally,allaspectsofprofessionalismwillbediscussed.Offeredfall.3creditsEDU381-TheoriesandActivitiesII
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Thiscourseemphasizesteachingstrategiesandinstructionalplanningforindividualsandgroups.Studentswillinvestigatecurrentresearchinearlychildhoodcurriculumandprogramdesigns.Criticalexperiences(frombirththroughgrade4)thatchildrenneedtopreparetolearnandbesuccessfulinschoolwillbedelineated.Useofknowledgeofcontent(language,earlyliteracy,reading-writingconnection,mathfoundations,sciencesocialstudies,music,art,health,nutrition,andsafety)andpedagogicaltheorythroughthestudent’sinstructionaldeliverywillbedemonstrated.Further,craftinginstructionalgoalswhichreflectPAstandardsanddevelopingthematicunits(whichintegratethedisciplinewithintheeducationalcurriculum)willalsoberequired.Offeredspring.3creditsEDU402-Pre-StudentTeachingThisisthebeginningofstudentteachinginwhichcandidatesteachsmallgroupsofstudentsinschoolsandearlylearningsettingsunderthesupervisionofacertifiedteacher.Thisfieldexperienceisacombinationofindividualtutorials,smallgroup,andwholeclassinstructionattheselectedgradelevelduringthecourseofthesemester.Studentsworkwithmaterialsthattheyhavepreparedandcreatedforclassroominstruction.Prerequisites:AdmissionintotheTeacherEducationDepartment;completionofsophomoreandjuniorfieldexperiences;passingscoresonthePraxisCoreoranequivalentexam.(FormerlyentitledSeniorFieldExperiences.)Offeredfallandspring.2creditsEDU406-Family,School,andCommunityStudentsreviewparentandcommunityrolesintheeducationalprocess.Theessentialinvestmentparentsassumeintheirchild’sgrowthanddevelopmentisreviewedaswellasahistoricaloverviewoffamilyinvolvement.Effectivecommunicationstrategiesbetweenthehome,schoolandcommunity(includingcollaborativeleadershipstyles)willbestressedsothatthecongregateoftalentwillenhanceearlychildhoodprograms.Criticalissuesregardingchildrearingwillbediscussedwithaparticularfocusondiversity,disabilitiesandabuse.Further,home-andschool-basedprogramswillbeexamined,andtherightsofstudentsandteacherresponsibilityinadvocatingforthefamilywillbeemphasized.Offeredfall.3credits.EDU425-UrbanEducationResearchStudentswilllearnabouttheroleofresearchininvestigatinginquiriesonurbanschoolsandprograms.Studentswilllearnthepurposesandgoalsofdifferentresearchmethods,andthegeneralprinciplesofresearchdesign,andconsidertherelationshipbetweenresearchquestions,methodology,andinterpretingstudyfindings.Studentswillreadandanalyzecasestudiesonurbanschoolsandeducationalprograms.Theywillconsidertheroleofresearchinaddressingschoolpolicies,educationreform,issuesofinequalityandsocialjusticeconcerns.Studentswillexamineresearchonalternativeandinnovativeapproachestoteachingandlearninginurbaneducationalsettings.Researchtopicssuchashiphoppedagogy,arts-basededucation,youthdevelopmentprograms,andtheefficacyofESLprogramswillbeexplored.(3credits)R-EDU466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireliteraturereview,empiricalanalysisandawrittenreport,posterororalpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,spring,andsummer.1-3creditsEDU488-InternshipTheinternshipisapracticalexperiencedesignedtomeetthecareergoalsofthestudentwhoisaseniorEducationalStudiesmajor.Eachsupervisedinternshiprequiresaseven-toeight-weekplacementinwhichastudentworkswith
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aqualifiedcooperatingteacherandsupervisor.Studentswithinternshipsmeetweeklyoncampusforseminarsessionsandalsotomeetwiththeirsupervisorasagroup.Studentsmustapplysix(6)monthspriortothestartoftheinternshipsemester(deadlinesareJanuary30forfallandwinterimplacementsandMay30forspringandsummerplacements).GradingproceduresforthecoursearepublishedintheInternshipHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedaspass/failandlimitedtoseniorsonly.Prerequisites:Requiredclearances(PAChildAbuse,PACriminalHistory,FBICriminalCheck,TBtest)andgrade-pointaverage(2.75).Offeredfall,spring,andsummer.Variable1-6creditsforinternshipEDU489-InternshipTheinternshipisapracticalexperiencedesignedtomeetthecareergoalsofthestudentwhoisaseniorEducationalStudiesmajor.Eachsupervisedinternshiprequiresaseven-toeight-weekplacementinwhichastudentworkswithaqualifiedcooperatingteacherandsupervisor.Studentswithinternshipsmeetweeklyoncampusforseminarsessionsandalsotomeetwiththeirsupervisorasagroup.Studentsmustapplysix(6)monthspriortothestartoftheinternshipsemester(deadlinesareJanuary30forfallandwinterimplacementsandMay30forspringandsummerplacements).GradingproceduresforthecoursearepublishedintheInternshipHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedaspass/failandlimitedtoseniors.Prerequisites:Requiredclearances(PAChildAbuse,PACriminalHistory,FBICriminalCheck,TBtest)andgrade-pointaverage(2.75).Offeredfall,spring,andsummer.Variable1-6creditsforinternshipEDU490-StudentTeachingStudentteachingincludestwoseven-weeksessionsofactualteachingatalevelappropriateforthecertificationbeingsought.TheexperienceissupervisedbythecooperatingteacherandtheUniversitysupervisor.Studentteachersmeetweeklyoncampusforseminarsessionsandmeetwiththeirsupervisorasagroup.Studentsmustapplyforstudent-teachingsix(6)monthspriortothestartofthestudentteachingsemester(deadlinesareJanuary30forfallandwinterimplacementsandMay30forspringandsummerplacements).GradingproceduresforthecoursearepublishedintheStudentTeachingHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedaspass/fail.Prerequisites:AdmissionintotheEducationDepartment;completionofthesophomore,junior,andseniorfieldplacements;attaineda3.0gradepointaverage;requiredclearances(PAChildAbuse,PACriminalHistory,FBICriminalCheck,TBtest);successfullycompletedallsectionsofthePraxisCoreoranequivalentexam,PECTexamsandfundamentalsubjects(forthoseareasofcertificationrequiringthisexam).Offeredfall,spring,andsummer.Variable1-12credits(consultwithDirectorofStudentTeachingtodetermineappropriatecredits)EDU492-PracticuminEducationPracticumisafield-basedcourseofstudydesignedtoprepareexperiencedteachersforcompletingcompetenciesinanewareaofcertification.Emphasisisonpracticalexperienceintheclassroom.Practicumislimitedtothosecompletingsecondcertificationareasand/orhavingpreviousteachingexperience.Prerequisite:limitedtoseniors.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPAandsubmittheapplicationforstudentteachingtothedirectorofstudentteachingoneyearpriortothestartofthestudentteachingsemester.Variablecreditsarebasedonstudents’priorexperienceandbackground.Gradesarepass/failandarenotpartoftheQPA.Offeredfallandspring.1-3creditsEDU493-StudentTeachingSeminarStudentteachingincludesweeklyseminarmeetingswhicharerequiredandtakenconcurrentlywithstudentteaching.Thesessionswillprovideanopportunityforeachsupervisortomeetwithhis/herwholegroupofstudentteacherseachweek.Additionally,thisseminarwillreinforcetopicsaddressedthroughouttheteacherpreparationprogram(e.g.,assessment,schoollaw)aswellasaddresssomenewtopics,suchashowtohandleevidenceof
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childabuse,currentissuesineducation,etc.Prerequisites:AdmissiontotheEducationDivision;completionofsophomore,juniorandseniorfields;haveatleasta3.0GPA;cleanclearances(PAChildAbuse,PACriminalHistory,FBICriminalCheck,TBtest);andsuccessfulcompletionofPraxisCoreorequivalentexam,PECTexams,andfundamentalsubjects(forthoseareasofcertificationrequiringthisexam).Offeredfallandspring.2creditsEDU499-IndependentStudyThosewhowishtopursueresearchorfieldworkmaysubmitplanstotheareacoordinator.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforEducation.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.1-3credits,dependingonthenatureorcomplexityofthestudy.
ELE-ElementaryEducation
(SchoolofEducation,TeacherEducationDepartment)ELE281-TeachingSocialStudiesandSocialJusticeReadingsanddiscussionsduringthiscourseintroduceconceptsandbasicskillsintheelementarysocialstudiescurriculum.Studentsparticipateinsimulations,roleplaying,andothermethodsforinvolvingchildreninsocialstudies.Textbooks,media,and/orcomputersoftwareareevaluated.Studentspreparelessonplansandassessmentplansforthepreschoolandelementarylearner.Socialjusticeissuesarediscussedandresearched,withafocusonmulticulturaleducation.Students,throughclassexercises,becomeawareofculturalidentities,explorestereotypinganddiscriminationineducation,anddiscovertechniquesfornurturingculturalstrengthsbroughttoschoolbychildrenwithdiversebackgrounds.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsELE381–CurriculumMethodsinScienceandHealthStudentsareintroducedtomethods,strategies,andcurriculummaterialsusedinteachingofelementaryschoolscienceandhealth.Specialemphasisisplacedondevelopingthescienceskillsnecessaryforscienceliteracyandcurrenthealthissues.UseoftheInternetandWorldWideWebisrequired.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsELE386-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthIThiscourseisdesignedtoinfluencestrategiesforlearningandteachingscience.Learningisanactiveparticipantroleforallages.Thisclassinvitesthestudenttobecomeactivelyinvolvedinthelearningassociatedwithacquiringsciencecontentknowledgeandteachingsciencetostudents.TheNationalScienceEducationStandards(NSES)statethat“teachersmustuseaninquiry-basedapproachtoteachingscience.”Thiscourseaffordstheopportunitytoexperienceandmodel“hands-on/mindson”strategiestouseinteachinginquiry-basedscience.Inprovidingdifferentstrategiestoteachingscience,thestudentswillbeabletodevelopandrefineinstructionalapproachesthatwillmeettheNationalandPennsylvaniaContentStandardsforScienceandTechnology,Environment,andEcology.(PHY120andELE386aretakenconcurrentlyandofferedonlyinthefall.ELE387andBIO121arerequiredasthesecondsemestercounterparttothiscourse.)1.5creditsELE387-TeachingMethodsforElementaryScienceandHealthIIThiscourseisdesignedtoinfluencestudentstrategiesforlearningandteachingscience.Learningisanactiveparticipantroleforallages.Thisclasswillinvitethestudentbecomeactivelyinvolvedinthelearningassociatedwithacquiringsciencecontentknowledgeandteachingsciencetostudents.TheNationalScienceEducationStandards(NSES)statethat“teachersmustuseaninquiry-basedapproachtoteachingscience.”Thiscourseaffordsthe
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opportunitytoexperienceandmodel“hands-on/minds-on”strategiestouseinteachinginquiry-basedscience.Inprovidingdifferentstrategiestoteachingscience,thestudentswillbeabletodevelopandrefineinstructionalapproachesthatwillmeettheNationalandPennsylvaniaContentStandardsforScienceandTechnology,EnvironmentandEcology.(BIO121andELE387aretakenconcurrentlyandofferedonlyinthespring.)Prerequisites:ELE386andPHY120.1.5creditsELE471-ReadingandLanguageArtsIIIThiscourseofstudydealswithtechniquesofteachingreadingandlanguageartsincludinglisteningandspeaking,languagedevelopment,thereadingprocessandthewritingprocess.Children’sliteratureincludingpoetry,respondingtoliterature,grammar,punctuation,readingassessmentsandcurrentreadingresearchwillalsobeemphasized.Studentswilllearnhowtointegratethelanguageartsinthecontentareas.ThePennsylvaniaStandardsandkeyvocabularyrelatedtothePRAXISwillbeemphasized.Offeredfall.3creditsELE481-MathDiscoveriesThiscoursewillprovideprocedures,strategies,andcurriculummaterialstointroduceandreinforcemathematicalconcepts.Practicaldemonstrationsandindividualprojectswillbeanimportantcomponentofthecourse.Relatedfieldworkisrecommended.Thiscourseisrequiredforteachercertification.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
ENG-English
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,EnglishDepartment)ENG100-IntroductiontoBasicWritingENG100isadevelopmentalwritingcoursethatintroducesstudentsfromanydisciplinetothefundamentalsofcompositionincluding:considerationsofaudience,thesisdevelopment,organizationofideas,methodsofargument,revision,andcopy-editingforgrammaticalcorrectness.Assignmentsincludecommonformsofcollegewriting—suchasthepersonal,expository,andargumentativeessays—andaredesignedtosupportstudentwritinginotheracademiccourses.Theuseofvariousinstructionalmodalities(includingcomputer-basedinstructionandextensiveone-on-oneworkwiththeinstructor)willapply.Whileespeciallyvaluableforfirst-yearwriters,ENG100canbetakenbyupperclassmenwhowouldbenefitfromenhancedwritinginstruction.CoursedoesnotfulfilltheCollegewritingrequirement.Studentsarenotallowedtowithdrawfromthecourse,exceptincasesofdocumentedexigencies.PermissionoftheEnglishdepartmentchairisrequiredforwithdrawal.Offeredfallandspring.4creditsENG200-BasicWritingIIENG200buildsupontheskillsdevelopedinENG100,providingcontinuedsupportforcollegewritingforstudentsofallmajors.StudentsinENG200willcontinuetodevelopthefundamentalsofwrittencompositiontaughtinENG100,whiledevelopingamorerefinedsenseofvoiceandaudience.StudentsinENG200willalsopracticetheassessment,use,andintegrationofscholarlysourcesacrossavarietyofdisciplinarysettingswithanemphasisonpropercitationofsources.Prerequisite:ENG100orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsENG/THE/GBS/WRT201-SpecialTopicsinHumanitiesThiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopics.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3credits
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ENG206-FilmHistory:TheFirst50YearsFilmisauniqueartform,arevolutionarymodeofcommunication,andanexpansiveindustrialenterprisethathasmadeanindeliblemarkonworldculturesinceitsintroductionattheendofthenineteenthcentury.Inpart,thiscourseisachronologicaljourneythroughworldcinema’sfirsthalf-century,thoughitalsorequiresstudentstothinkcriticallyaboutthethemesandaestheticsofthefilms,movements,andnationalcinemasdiscussed,andhowtheyatoncehelpedtoshapeandwereproductsofthecultural,historical,andindustrialmomentsinwhichtheyweremade.Topicsincludecinema’sprecursors,earlydocumentaryforms,theemergenceofsoundcinema,Germanexpressionism,andearlyHollywoodclassics.3creditsENG207-TheCreativeEye:WritingwithStyleThisclassisaboutthecraftofwriting.Studentswillreadmostlycontemporaryessaystostudyhowanauthor’ssubject—andareader’sunderstandingofit—canbeshapedandilluminatedbydiction,syntax,tone,form,andstructure.Throughassignedreadings,studentswillexplorehowtechniquessuchasdescription,dialogue,digression,anecdote,narrativeandsettingareusedtoconveyinformationwithpowerandstyle.Studentswilltaketheinsightsgleanedfromclassreadingsanddiscussionandapplythemtotheirownwritingprojects.Asaresult,studentsinTheCreativeEyewillbecomemoreaccomplishedwriterscapableofproducingsophisticatedandcompellingwrittenwork.3creditsENG208-FilmHistory:TheLast60YearsFilmisauniqueartform,arevolutionarymodeofcommunication,andanexpansiveindustrialenterprisethathasmadeanindeliblemarkonworldculturesinceitsintroductionattheendofthenineteenthcentury.Inpart,thiscourseisachronologicaljourneythroughworldcinemaafterWorldWarII,thoughitalsorequiresstudentstothinkcriticallyaboutthethemesandaestheticsofthefilms,movements,andnationalcinemasdiscussed,andhowtheyatoncehelpedtoshapeandwereproductsofthecultural,historical,andindustrialmomentsinwhichtheyweremade.TopicsincludeItalianneorealism,filmnoir,theHollywoodblacklist,theFrenchnewwave,andnewHollywood.3creditsENG210-Alienation:TheLiteratureofLoveandLonging(V)This“Values”courseexploresalienationinthemodernandpostmodernworlds.Studentswillinvestigatehowtheexperienceofaprofoundlossofmeaningisarticulatedandcommunicatedvialiterature,art,philosophy,themedia,andtheirculturalexpressions.Thecoursewillexaminehowloveandlongingtogethercontributetoboththecomplexnatureofhumanrelationshipsandtheexperienceofanxietyandalienationinthecontemporaryera.3creditsENG211-ModernLiterature:AQuestionofValues(V)This“Values”courseexaminestexts(e.g.,novels,shortstories,non-fiction,andfilm)tosurveytheremarkablydiverseassumptionsthathavedefinedgoodandevilinthelast100years.Througharigoroussequenceofreadingandwritingassignments,studentsinthiscoursewilldevelopamoreinformedappreciationofthecontemporaryworld-viewandtheexpressiveforces(social,cultural,religious,political)thatshapeit.3creditsENG212-TheHero(V)Throughthelensofliterature,film,andculturalpolitics,this“Values”coursecriticallyinterrogatestheideologyofheroismfromtheancientworldtothepresent.Itexploreshownotionsofheroismhavebeentransformedin
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responsetotheimplicitandexplicitassumptionsthatdefineourevolvingideasofgreatness.Bothwesternandnon-westernidealswillbeexamined.3creditsENG213-TheAestheticsofFilm(A)Filmisauniqueartformwithitsownlanguage,techniques,andpractitioners.Inthis“Aesthetics”classstudentswilllearntobecomeengagedwithandthinkcriticallyaboutfilmasfilm—aswellashowtocommunicateclearly,thoughtfully,andconvincinglyaboutit.Studentswilllearnthelanguageoffilmandbeintroducedtosomeofthetechniquesbywhichwe,asbothviewersandscholars,interpretfilm.Topicsincludeaspectsoffilmaestheticssuchascinematography,acting,editing,sound,andscreenplays.3creditsENG215-VoicesofOtherCultures(I)This“IndividualandSociety”courseexploresotherculturesasawayofenrichingoursensebothofwherewecomefromasinterpretersofcultureandwhereothersfindthemselvesinthedynamicprocessofcomingtotermswiththeworld.Thecourseisapassporttounderstandingculturalparadigmsdifferentfromourownthroughnovels,shortstories,essays,films,andcross-culturalactivities.Afieldworkprojectinvestigatingoneormoreaspectsofculturaldifferenceisrequired.3creditsENG216-FolklifeStudiesThiscourseisanintroductiontoeverydayartistryaroundtheworld.Itexploreshowfood,architecture,festivals,games,beliefs,landscapes,andnarrativescanbereadasculturaltextsandwhatthesetextsmeantoculturalinsidersandoutsidersalike.Becausemuchofthecoursedealswiththebreadthofvernacularculture,courseparticipantswillwriteseveralpapersandreadseveralspecificbook-lengthstudiestogaindepthinthefield.Additionally,courseparticipantswillconductasmall-scalefieldworkproject.3creditsENG217-Myths,Folktales,andLegendsInthisfolkloreandfolklifestudiescourse,studentswillbeexposedtofamiliarculturaltexts(popularfairytalesandlegends),aswellastextsthatwillseemexoticbecausetheyareproducedinculturesremovedfromourown.Inbothcases,studentswillencounternarrativesthatarestartlinglydifferentandyeteerilythesame—narrativesthatsuggesttherearecommonculturalcharacteristicsthatbindustoourfellowman.Lookingfortheseconnections—andunderstandingthemintheirspecificsocial,political,andhistoricalcontexts—willenlightenstudentstothediversitythatexistswithinthehumanfamilyaroundtheglobeandthroughouttime.3creditsENG219-ContemporaryAfricanAmericanLiterature(I)Studentsinthis“IndividualandSociety”courseexplorefiction,drama,essays,andpoetryby20thand21stCenturyAfrican-Americanauthors.StudentswilldevelopacriticalappreciationfortheroleofdiversityinAmericanculturallifethroughanexaminationofessentialtextsintheAfrican-Americantradition.3creditsENG220-CreativeWriting(A)StudentsenrolledinthiscoursecreatepoetryandproseforWoodcrest,theliteraryandvisualartsjournaloftheCabriniCollegeDepartmentofEnglish.This“Aesthetics”course,conductedasaworkshop,assistsstudentsinbringingtheirwritingfromconceptionthroughpublication.Asonewouldexpectinacreativewritingclass,studentswillbeaskedtobothwriteandevaluatetheirworkinacooperativesetting.Studentswilladditionallysupporteditorialstaffforthemagazineandwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinallphasesofitsproduction.MayberepeatedonceforcreditbyENGmajors.3creditsENG/COM221-TheWritingProcess:TheoryandTutoring
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ThiscourseaddressescriticalcomponentsofwrittenEnglish.Studentswillpracticevariousmodesofwritingasameanstostrengthentheirunderstandingandexperienceofwritingasaprocess;improvetheirconsiderationofaudienceandpurpose;provideevaluativefeedbackondrafts;andstrengthenskillsingrammar,mechanics,andusage.Bystudyingresearchonwriting,andanalyzingone’sownwritingandthatofothers,andtutoringstudentsintheWritingCenter,studentsinthiscoursewillimprovetheirownwritingandhelpotherstoimprovetheirs.Thiscoursecanbetakenbyanystudent,butisrequiredforstudentsseekingSecondaryEducationCertificationinEnglish.Offeredeachspring.3creditsENG222-AppliedInstructioninWritingThispracticalinstructioncourseprovidesopportunitiestoEnglishmajorsseekingadvanced/individualizedworkinwriting(includingsupportfortutoringstudentsintheWritingCenter).Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.Prerequisite:ENG221.Offeredfallandspring.CredittobearrangedENG225-ExperientialPoetry:WritingintheWorld(A)Overthecourseofthesemester,studentsinthiscoursewillstudyvariousschoolsofpoetryandproducetheirownpoemsbasedonthesemodels.This“Aesthetics”courseisorganizedaroundaseriesoffieldtripstoPhiladelphiaareaculturalattractions(includingtheBrandywineRiverMuseum,theWhartonEsherickMuseum,andLongwoodGardens)withtheexpectationthattheseexperiences,coupledwithstudents’ownpersonaljourneys,willhelpthemtomaketheconnectionbetweenart,life,andinspiration.Designedasanexperientialcourse,studentswillbeencouragedtoaskquestionsabouthowotherpoetsandartistsfoundinspirationandmeaningintheirwork,asstudentsarethemselvesexperimentingwiththeartofcreativewriting.3creditsENG227-DifficultMen:MasculinityandtheMedia(I)This“Individual&Society”coursefocusesonmultimediaportrayalsandideologicaldeconstructionsofmaleidentity,particularlyinthecontextoftheso-called“ThirdGoldenAge”oftelevisiondrama.ThecoursewilltreaticonicdepictionsofmenincrisisinshowssuchasTheSopranos,SixFeetUnder,TheWire,MadMen,GameofThrones,andBreakingBad,aswellasthecinematicandliteraryforerunnersofthesenarratives.Theroleoftheinternetasaforumofdialogueanddebateongenderroleswillalsobeexplored,aswillsociologicaldataonmaleresponsestoperceivedpowerlessness.3creditsENG228-SocialRealisminLiteratureandtheMedia(I)This“IndividualandSociety”courselooksatsocialrealismasanartisticmodeandphilosophicalapproachtosubjects,themes,andsocialissuesthatmostpeopledonotwishtoacknowledge,letaloneseeortransform.Therawmaterialsofthiscourseareliteraryandmediarepresentationsofsocio-economicandpoliticalinjusticesthatwouldotherwisegounnoticedormisunderstood.Thesematerialscanincludenovels,journalism,music,film,ortelevision;non-fictionworksinotherdisciplines(sociologicalstudies,etc.)maybeincorporated.Contemporarymaterialsalsomaybecomplementedwithhistoricalexamples.3creditsENG229-ImmigrantAuthors:TheLiteratureofTransition(I)This“IndividualandSociety”coursefocusesonthecultureshockexperiencedbyimmigrantstoAmericaandonthetensionbetweenforeign-bornparentsandtheirAmerican-bornchildren.Manyofthereadingsrevealtheconflictsgeneratedbytheparents’desiretoholdontotheirhomeland’scultureasopposedtotheirAmerican-bornchildrenwho,inthefaceofdiscrimination,struggletobecomeassimilatedintomainstreamAmericanlife.3creditsENG230–IntroductiontoSocialJusticeintheHumanities(I&S)
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ThisIndividualandSocietyExplorationservicelearningcourseintroducesstudentstotheDepartmentofEnglish/WolfingtonCentercommunitypartnershipwiththePurpleFeetFoundation(PFF).This501c3non-profitorganizationisdevotedtothehardworkofencouragingyoungpeople(primarilyurbanareastudentsfromcentralandsoutheastPennsylvania)tothinkpositivelyabouttheirfutures,especiallywithrespecttogoalsfortheireducationbeyondhighschool.StudentsinthiscoursewillparticipateinvariousformsofonlineliteracyinstructionwithPFFyouth,andwillbeinstrumentalinthedevelopmentoffieldtripsandon-campuseventsdesignedtopromotetheaimsoftheorganization.InvestedstudentscanextendtheirworkwithPurpleFeetthroughcontinuedcourseworkinthedepartment,includingENG392(SocialJusticeintheHumanities)andENG499(SeniorCapstone/ThesisExperience).3credits.
ENG234-WritingforLeadership(V)WritingforLeadershipisawritingintensivecourse“Values”coursedesignedforstudentsofallmajors.Inthiscourse,studentswillstudyavarietyofmodesofprofessionalcommunication—includingleadershipstatements,missionstatements,email,performancereviews,andSWOTanalyses—tocommunicateinwaysthatarecomplementarytobothorganizationalmissionandleadershipstyle.Applyingcontemporarycasestudies,studentswilllearnhowtocommunicatewithavarietyofstakeholders,relayimportantinformation,addressconflict,evaluateemployees,andarticulateimportantplansandprojectsfrommultipleorganizationalpositions.Offeredeachspring.3credits.ENG253-BodiesofLiterature:Women’sStudiesintheArtsandHumanities(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentswillsurveymanywomen’sstudiesissues,suchaswork,sexuality,violence,andgenderroles.Byexaminingthetraditionofwomen’swriting,deconstructingthecontrollingimagesofwomeninthemedia,andanalyzinghowwomendefinetheirexperiencesthroughlanguage,wewillcontemplatehowatraditionofwomen’sliteraturehasevolved—onethatbothreflectsandimpactstheplaceofwomenincontemporaryWesternandnon-Westernsocieties.3creditsENG254-AfricanAmericanLiterature(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentswilltracetheethosofAfrican-Americanliteraturefromroughlypre-CivilWartothepresentdaybyexaminingavarietyofgenres,suchasnarrativesofslavery,poetryoftheHarlemRenaissance,protestessaysoftheBlackArtsMovement,andmodernAfrican-Americannovels.Throughoutthesemester,wewillfocusontheculturalimportanceofliterary,artistic,andmusicalproductionandconsumptionthroughoutAfrican-Americanhistory.3creditsENG263-BooktoFilm(A)This“Aesthetics”coursehelpsstudentsdevelopanappreciationofcontemporaryfilmadaptationsandtheliterarytextsonwhichtheyarebased.ScreeningoffilmsbybothAmericanandforeigndirectorswillcomplementcoursediscussionandwritingaboutscreenplayadaptationsofliterarysources,thenovelsandshortstoriesstudentswillreadinthisclass.3creditsENG273-TheEpic(H)This“Heritage”courseintroducesstudentstoliteraryepicsdrawnfromdiverseculturalcontexts,historicalmoments,andcreativetraditions.Attentionwillbegivennotonlytotheliterarydimensionsoftheepic,butalsototheepic’sroleasananthropologicaltouchstoneandartifact.Readandinterpretedclosely,epicsrevealtheideologicalassumptionsandculturalpracticesofthesocietiesthatgaverisetothem.Examplesofthekindsoftexts
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readinthiscourseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:Homer’sOdyssey,Virgil’sAeneid,Tasso’sJerusalemDelivered,Eliot’sTheWasteLand,andothertextsthataspiretotheepicformandscope.3creditsENG274-TheShortStory(A)Inthis“Aesthetics”coursestudentswillreadshortstoriesfocusingontheartofstorytellingandthedefiningcharacteristicsofthegenreasithasmanifestedinavarietyofhistoricalandsocialcontexts.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoscreencinematicinterpretationsofsomestories,andwillconsiderhowdifferentnarrativestylescontributetotheethosofthegenre,aswellasexplorethehistoricaldimensionsofliterarypractice.Inadditiontothecoursereading,studentswillconcentrateonasingleshort-storywriteroftheirchoiceforpurposesofguidedresearch.3creditsENG/THE275-Drama(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentsstudyseveralclassicplaysfromthedramaticheritageofWesterncivilization.Studentswillexploretheimpactofthetheatricaltraditionsthoseplaysrepresent,especiallyastheyimpactAmericandrama,cultureandhistory.StudentswilladditionallyexploreAmericantheatricalworksthatareuniquetoandilluminateournationallifeandart.3creditsENG276-Poetry(A)This“Aesthetics”coursefocusesonthehistoryofpoetry.Studentsreadawiderangeofpoemsinordertounderstandhowtheformalprinciplesofpoeticcompositionhavebeenusedtoreflectspecifichistoricalandculturalcontexts.Studentsinthiscoursealsowillcometoseehoweverythingfromreligiousliturgytopopandraplyricsisafunctionofpoeticinnovation.Selectexampleswillbedrawnfromavarietyofperiodsandauthorstoillustratetheremarkableinfluenceofpoetryinvariousmedia.3creditsENG277-TheNovel(H)This“Heritage”coursetreatsthehistoryanddevelopmentofthenovelasagenrewithitsowndistinctivefeatures.Novelsfromarangeofnationaltraditionsandhistoricalperiodswillbereadwithaneyetowardhowthenovelformreflectsbothaestheticchoicesandculturalcontexts.Differentsub-genresofthenovel(e.g.,streamofconsciousness,historical,romance,psychological,detective)willalsobeexploredwiththeaimofplacingeachwithinthebroaderhistoricaltraditionsofworldliterature.3creditsENG/THE280-Acting(A)This“Aesthetics”courseprovidesanintroductiontotheartofactingandtheCollegeTheaterProgram.Emphasisisplacedondevelopingself-awarenessofandconfidenceinphysicalrelaxation,vocalproduction,concentration,andimagination.Studentsworkonfreeinginhibitions,creativeexploration,basicactingfundamentals,andbeginningcharacterization.3creditsENG/THE281–MusicalTheatreMovement(A)Inthis“Aesthetics”coursestudentswilldevelopavocabularyofbasic,commonlyuseddancestepsinmusicaltheatremovementandexploreavarietyofdancestylesusedintheatre.Studentswillmoveandlearnbasicdancestepsinthismovement-basedclass.3creditsENG/THE289/CCA213-OnStage—Live(A)This“Aesthetics”courseoffersanexperientialstudyofcontemporaryEnglish-speakingtheatre.Inaseriesofweeklyon-campusseminarsinthespringsemester,studentswillexplorethetraditionsandnatureofBritishandAmericantheatre.ThecoursewillculminatewithaweekofseminarsandperformancesinLondonduringwhichstudentswill
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experienceandanalyzeavarietyofdramaticandmusical-dramaticworksfromboththeWestEndandBroadway.3creditsENG290-LiteraryTheoryandCulturalStudiesThiscornerstonecourseprovidesanintroductiontokeyconceptsanddevelopmentsincontemporaryliterarytheory,fromthe“linguisticturn”todeconstruction,newhistoricism,andbeyond.Studentsinthecoursealsowillmeettheinterdisciplinarychallengesposedby“culturalstudies”asanewmodeofanalysisthatcanbebroughttobearnotonlyonliterature,butonothercultural“texts”suchasfilms,television,theInternet,music,“foundartifacts,”schooltextbooks,marketingcampaigns,andmanyotherproductsofhighorpopularculture.Inthecourseofwrestlingwiththesevariousperspectives,studentswillbeexposedtoarangeofclassical,modern,andpostmoderncontributionstothemostessentialandheateddebatesinthehumanitiestoday.Thiscoursewillalsotrainstudentsintheessentialsofresearchmethodsandinformationliteracyinthediscipline.3creditsH-ENG292-HonorsEnglish:ReactingtothePast:AdvancedMasterClassThiscourseengagesstudentsin“ReactingtothePast,”ateachingmethoddevelopedoriginallyatBarnardCollegeandnowusedincollegeclassroomsacrossthecountry.“Reacting”callsonstudentstoplayoutthepartsofhistoricalfiguresinkeymomentsofculturalandpoliticalcrisis.Studentsinhabittheirroles,gettingintothemindsandheartsofthosehistoricalindividualstheyportray.Publicspeakingandwriting“incharacter”areessentialfeaturesofthe“reacting”method.Thiscourseisprimarilydesignedforveteransof“Reacting”whohaveworkedwiththepedagogyinothercourses;however,motivatedstudentswhoarenewto“Reacting”arealsowelcome.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG299-SophomoreProfessionalDevelopmentSeminarThiscourseassistsstudentsinthinkingcriticallyabouttheirplacewithinthefieldofEnglishandwillallowstudentstodevelopagreaterunderstandingofthevariouscareeroptionsavailabletoEnglishandEnglisheducationmajors.Theclasswilldeveloppracticalskillssuchasresume/vitaandcoverletterwriting,aswellasintroduceprovenjobsearchstrategies.ThiscourseservesasaprimerfortheSeniorCapstonecourseandpreparesstudentsforenteringeithertheworkforce,professionalschool,orgraduatestudyinthehumanities.1creditENG/THE/GBS/WRT301-SpecialTopicsinLiteratureThiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopicsatanadvancedlevelwithEnglishmajorsandminorsspecificallyinmind.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Theworkofsingleauthors—suchasToniMorrison,SamuelBeckett,andDante—aresometimesexploredindetail.Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3creditsENG302-BritishLiteratureI:OldEnglishtoNeoclassic(H)This“Heritage”surveycourseintroducesstudentstothecomplexitiesoftheEnglishliterarytradition,fromitsoriginstotheeighteenthcentury,withsignificantattentionpaidtomedievalandearlymodernEngland.Particularemphasiswillbeplacedonthehistoricalandsocialcontextsofliteraryproductionoverarangeofrepresentativegenresandperiods.Asstudentsexplorethepossibilitiesofliteraryhistoryandtextualanalysis,theywilltakeintoaccounttheirowndistancefromthetextsathand,beittemporal,cultural,orlinguistic.StudentsareintroducedtosomeofthemostimportantEnglishauthorsincludingChaucer,Shakespeare,Donne,Milton,Pope,andSwift.Offeredeachfall.3creditsH-ENG305-HonorsEnglish:Creation,theFall,andRedemptioninPoetry,Painting,andMusic
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Throughoutthecenturies,biblicalstorieshavebeentheinspirationforgreatartinavarietyofmedia,mostespeciallyliterature,music,andthevisualarts.ThiscoursewillfocusonthestoryoftheCreation,theFall,andRedemptionasitistreatedinJohnMilton’sParadiseLost,GeorgeF.Handel’sMessiah,thepaintingsofWilliamBlakeandGustaveDore,andotherartisticinterpretationsofbothOldandNewTestamentbiblicalnarratives.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG306-AdvancedCreativeWritingStudentsenrolledinAdvancedCreativeWritingwillhavetheopportunitytobothwriteandevaluate(critique)poetryandproseinarigoroussetting.Studentsinthecoursewillundertakediscussionofoneanother’sworkforthepurposeofoursharedenrichment.Classdiscussionalsowillfocusonguidedreadingofpoetryandprosebysageandcontemporarywritersofnote,aswellaswritingabouttheworldofsmallpresspublicationinthearts.Wewillinterrogatetheassumptionsthatprescribeourresponsestotheliteraryartsintheattempttointroduceyourworkintothepublicsphere(e.g.,readingsandpublication).Prerequisite:ENG220orpermissionofinstructor.Mayberepeatedforcredit.3creditsENG307-LiteratureforYoungAdultsThiscourseoffersasurveyofliteratureappropriatetothesecondaryschoolcurriculum.ThecourseisdesignedprimarilyforstudentsseekingcertificationinsecondaryeducationinEnglish.Thiscoursedoesnotfulfillamajorrequirementforstudentswhoarenotpursuingacareerinsecondaryeducation.Offeredeachfall.3creditsENG311–SpenserThiscourseisanin-depthtreatmentofRenaissanceEnglishliterature’smasterofallegory,EdmundSpenser.WewillreadexcerptsfromSpenser'sallegoricalepicTheFaerieQueene,aswellasSpenser’sotherworkinthemodesofpastoral,complaint,andlovepoetry.Inaddition,thecoursewillexplorethecontroversiallegacyofSpenser’scareerasacivilservantinoccupiedIreland,whichincludedhisvitriolicanti-Irishtreatise,AViewofthePresentStateofIreland.3creditsENG313-ChaucerFromcourtlytoearthlyandinbetween,Chaucer’swiseandwittyportrayalsofthehumancomedyhaveenrichedandentertainedreadersforcenturies.StudentsreadfromTheBookoftheDuchess,TheCanterburyTales,andTroilusandCriseyde.StudentsalsowillgainanappreciationforMiddleEnglishasitisexperiencedthroughtheirencounterwiththeseworks.3creditsH-ENG/HIS314-HonorsEnglish/History:TheEuropeanRenaissance(H)ThisHonors“Heritage”courseprovidesadetailedexaminationoftheEuropeanRenaissancefromitsItalianoriginstoitsuniquemanifestationintheliteratureandcultureofEngland.Studentswillexplorethedynamicculturalhistoryofawatershedmomentinthetransformationofthewesternworld.Theywillinterrogateimportantyetcontroversialnotionsofart,culture,andhistoricalperiodization—seenthroughthelinkedlensesofprimary,secondary,andinterdisciplinarysources.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG315-ShakespeareStudentsinthiscoursewillread,analyze,anddiscussthemajorpoemsandplaysofthisrenownedEnglishauthor.Studentswilldeveloptheirowninterpretationsaftercomparingandcontrastingtheinterpretationsofvariousdirectors,actors,andcriticsofShakespeare’swork.StudentswillexplorethecontextofShakespeare’stimeasitrelatestotheirunderstandingofhisbroadcontributionstothearts.OfferedeachSpring.3credits
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ENG316-MiltonThiscourseaimsatahistoricallyinformedunderstandingofoneofEnglishliterature’smostcontroversialpoeticinnovators,JohnMilton.WewillnotonlyreadMilton’spoeticmasterpiecessuchasParadiseLostandSamsonAgonistes,butwewillalsoexaminehispoliticalproseandhiscareerintheRepublicanregimeofCromwell.AkeygoalwillbetocontextualizeMilton’sliteraryeffortsbylookingatotherpoliticalwritingoftheperiod.ThecoursealsowilltouchonsubsequentappropriationsofMiltoninliteratureandfilm.3creditsENG319-RomanticLiteratureEverylistoffavorite,mostoftenquoted,andbest-knownpoemsincludesworksbythepoetsreadinthiscourse.Thecoursereviewsthemajorromanticpoets(includingBlake,Wordsworth,Shelley,Byron,Coleridge,Keats)andMaryShelley’sFrankenstein—andintroducesstudentstothebroad19thCenturyculturalmovementthatinspiredalatergenerationofmodernistartistsandwritersinEngland,America,andEurope.3creditsENG321-ContemporaryBritishLiteratureThiscourseencompassesrepresentativeexamplesofthemajorworksbyEnglish,Irish,Scottish,andWelshwritersfromapproximately1945throughthepresent.Studentswillconsidertheextenttowhich20thCenturyBritishauthorswereinfluencedbytheinternationalmodernistmovement,whilestillretainingthedistinctivecharacteroftheirnationalliterarytradition(s).3creditsENG323-BritishLiteratureII:Romantic,Victorian,andModern(H)This“Heritage”surveycourseintroducesstudentstothecomplexitiesoftheEnglishliterarytradition,fromtheRomanticandVictorianperiodstothegroundbreakingrevolutionsinliterarypracticethatemergeinthemodernistera.Particularemphasiswillbeplacedonthehistoricalandsocialcontextsofliteraryproductionoverarangeofrepresentativegenresandperiods.Asstudentsexplorethepossibilitiesofliteraryhistoryandtextualanalysis,theywilltakeintoaccounttheirowndistancefromthetextsathand,beittemporal,cultural,orlinguistic.RepresentativeauthorsincludeWordsworth,Shelley,Coleridge,James,Yeats,andEliot.Offeredeachspring.3creditsENG326–AppliedInstructionInWomen'sStudiesThispracticalinstructioncourseisdesignedforEnglishmajorsandminorswhoareinterestedinco-curricularprogrammingassociatedwiththeWomen'sStudiesconcentration.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytogainhands-onexperiencewitheventsassociatedwithwomen'sstudiesissues.Forexample,studentsmightassistwithcuratinganartexhibitrelatedtobodyimage,facilitatepaneldiscussions,organizetheNationalUndergraduateConferenceonBodyImage,orassistwithmarketingandprogrammingrelatedtotheconcentration.Mayberepeatedforcredit.Credittobearranged.ENG328-AsianAmericanWomenWritersThiswomen’sstudiesclasswillfocusontheideaoffemininityandofawoman’splaceinthefamilyandinsocietyfromanAsianperspective.StudentswillreadAsianAmericanauthorssuchasMaxineHongKingston,AmyTan,HisayeYamamoto,GennyLim,VelinaHasuHouston,WakakoYamamuchi,ElizabethWong,andothers.Studentswillreadshortstories,novels,poetry,plays,andwillexaminefilmadaptationsofsomeofourreadings.Throughreading,classdiscussion,andopportunitiesforundergraduateresearch,studentswilldevelopanappreciationforAsianAmericanwomen’suniquecontributionstoworldliterature.3credits
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ENG329-WomenandSexualityInthiswomen’sstudiesclass,studentswillexplorehowwomen’ssexualityhasbeenasiteofabuse,reproduction,pleasure,politicalcontrol,perversion,andsubversiveagency.Studentswillconsiderhowtheoriesandviewpointsonwomen’ssexualityandviolenceagainstwomenareshapedbyculturalassumptionsaboutrace,class,gender,religion,andsexualorientation.ThecoursewillengagethestudyoftheoreticaltextslikeFoucault’sTheHistoryofSexuality,literaturelikeHawthorne’sTheScarletLetterandKateChopin’s“TheStorm,”andcurrentissuesinwomen’ssexualitysuchashumantraffickingandsexworkthathasenslavedmillionsofyoungwomenworldwide.3creditsH-ENG330-HonorsEnglish:TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture(I)Inthis“IndividualandSociety”coursestudentswillexaminevariousargumentsaboutwhatandwhodefinesbeautyinAmerica.Studentswillalsoexplorehowaculturallyconstructedstandardofbeautybecomescomplicatedbyquestionsaboutrace,class,andgender.Studentresearcherswillgatherdataonsubjectssuchastheimpactofmediaonperceptionsofphysicalattractiveness,bodysatisfactionindifferentcultures,andtherelationshipbetweenbeautyandjustice.Theclasswilldevelopaconsensustheoryofbeautythatwillbeappliedtotexts—materialandliterary—toseehowthosetextsbothexpressandshapeanevolvingcultureofbeautyinAmerica.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG335-ImagesofWomeninLiteratureandMediaThiscoursewillfocusontypicalportrayalsofwomeninliteratureandthemedia,suchaswomanaswifeandmother,womanassexobject,womanasartist,andwomanasprofessional.ReadingswillincludeclassicandcontroversialportrayalsofwomensuchasBlancheDuBoisinAStreetcarNamedDesireandNoraHelmerinADoll’sHouse.Throughworksbywell-knownandlittle-knownmaleandfemalewriters,studentswillcometoappreciatetheevolvingandmultiplerolesavailabletowomenovertime.3creditsENG336–African-AmericanWomenWritersThiscoursewillfocusonarchetypalAfrican-AmericanwomenwriterssuchasToniMorrison,AliceWalker,MayaAngelou,andGloriaNaylor.Studentswillreadnovels,shortstories,poems,andessaystogainanunderstandingoftheimportanceofthesesignificantwomenofcolorandtheirinfluenceuponthefabricofAmericanlife.3creditsENG338-FeministTheoryandGenderStudiesThistheorycoursewillexamineseveralframeworksforthinkingaboutsex,gender,andpowerthatinformthescholarshipofWomen’sStudies.Studentswillstudythetheoreticalessaysthatreflectthemultiplewavesoffeminism,alongwithkeytextsaboutgenderandqueertheories.Examiningkeyfeministdebatesregardingrace,class,essentialism,andthepoliticsofsamenessanddifference,studentswillhavetheopportunitytoapplytheoreticaltextstotheirreadingofliterature,art,andfilm.3creditsENG339-ToniMorrisonInthiscourse,studentswillreadtheworkofthefirstAfrican-AmericanwomantowintheNobelPrizeinliterature,ToniMorrison.StudentswillcriticallystudyhertextsinlightofBlackfeministtheory,newhistoricism,culturalstudies,psychoanalysis,andcontextuallyinpopularreception.Byexaminingtherecurringthemesinhernovelssuchas(re)memory,migration,goodvs.evil,communityresponsibility,andlossofinnocence,studentswilldevelopanappreciationforMorrison’scontributionstomodernliterature.3credits
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ENG/THE340-PublicSpeakingThiscoursereviewsbasicskillsofspeechcompositionanddelivery.Studentslearnaboutaudienceanalysis,organizationandoutlining,andtheeffectiveuseofnon-verbalmaterialsfordifferenttypesofvocalpresentations.Thesetechniquesareapplicabletoavarietyofsettingsinbusinessoreducation.Studentprogressisenhancedbyperiodicinstructorevaluation,peerfeedback,andfrequentrecordingofspeeches.3creditsENG341-InMyBody:TheBeautyandAestheticsofBodiesThiswomen’sstudiescoursefocusesspecificallyonbodyimage,self-perception,andbodywork/changes.Studentsinthiscoursewilldeepentheirunderstandingofbodyimageastheystudyliterature,art,film,andmaterialcultureinordertoexaminethediversityofhumanexperiencerelatedtoourbodies.Thecoursewillexplorebiological,sociological,andfeministperspectivesonbodyimageandbeautyculture,focusingonhowrace,class,andthemediainfluenceself-perceptionandourperceptionsofothers.Thecoursewillculminatewiththecreationofacollaborative,co-curricularprojecttosharepublicallystudentresearchfindingsaboutbodyimageandthechallengesandtriumphsassociatedwithitinourcontemporaryculture.3creditsENG342-ThePoliticsofFilmThiscourseexploresfilmsthatarethemselvescontroversialorideological—someobviously,otherslessso.Beyondindividualexamples,wewillexaminethenatureoffilmasamediumforpoliticaldiscourse,aswellasthepoliticsoffilmproduction,distribution,andinterpretation.3creditsENG343-TheArtofFilmDirectingThiscourseexplorestheartoffilmdirectionthroughacloseanalysisofthecareerofoneormoreofthemastersofworldcinema.Thedirectorsstudiedwillvaryeachtimethecourseisoffered,andthecoursecanberepeatedbyinterestedstudents.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedtoWelles,Kubrick,Hitchcock,theCoenBrothers,Scorsese,Fellini,Kurosawa,Herzog,Almodovar,Bergman,Godard,andKiarostami.Directorsselectedinagiventermwillbeassessedintermsoftechnicalinnovation,culturalandpoliticalsignificance,andkeytrendsinthehistoryofnationalandinternationalcinema.3creditsH-ENG344-HonorsEnglish:TelevisionasNarrativeArt(A)Fromthe1990stothepresent,criticsandscholarshavenotedarevolutioninlong-formstorytellingontelevision,bothindramaandcomedy.GroundbreakingandambitiousseriessuchasTheSopranos,Seinfeld,SixFeetUnder,ArrestedDevelopment,Deadwood,TheWire,24,Lost,andMadMenhaveirrevocablytransformedthemedialandscape.Whatmanyhavetermedanew"goldenage"oftelevisionhasemergedtochallengethetraditionalartisticdominanceofcinema.Wenowfindtelevision,atitsbest,claimingthestatusofartanddiscoveringinitsnarrativestherichnessofcharacterandplottingonceassumedtothebethedomainofnovels.This“Aesthetics”courseendeavorsascholarlyappraisaloftelevision,withspecialattentiontohowthemediumnotonlyemulatesliterarynarrative,butisinfacttransformingnarrativeasweknowit.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG345-FilmGenre:AWorkinProgressThiscourseassessestheevolutionandinfluenceofaparticularfilmgenre,withspecialattentionpaidtothedifficultiesofdefiningandworkingwithinagenre.Thegenrestudiedwillvaryeachtimethecourseisoffered,andthecoursecanberepeatedbyinterestedstudents.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:filmnoir,documentary,theperiodfilm,cyberpunk,comedy,thepoliticalthriller,thewarfilm,western,superherofilm,sciencefictionandfantasy,andthegangsterfilm.Ineachcase,thewaysinwhichgenrescross-pollinateandtransformoneanotherwillalsobeexplored.3credits
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ENG346-AppliedInstructioninFilmandMediaStudiesThispracticalinstructioncourseisdesignedforEnglishmajorsandminorswhoareinterestedinco-curricularprogrammingassociatedwiththeFilmandMediaStudiesconcentration.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytogainhands-onexperiencewitheventsassociatedwithfilmandmediaissues.Forexample,studentsmightassistwithdevelopmentoftheannualCabriniCollegeFilmFestival,facilitatepaneldiscussions,organizefilmandmediascholarshipandconferenceevents,orassistwithmarketingandprogrammingrelatedtotheconcentration.Mayberepeatedforcredit.CredittobearrangedENG351-NineteenthCenturyAmericanLiterature(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentswillexamineAmericanliteratureinthenineteenthcenturytodiscovertheliterarypracticesthatdistinguishnineteenth-centuryAmericanwritersfromtheirEnglishandEuropeancounterparts.ClassicAmericanwriterslikeWashingtonIrving,NathanielHawthorne,RalphWaldoEmerson,WaltWhitman,andEmilyDickinsonwillbestudied,aswillsignaturehistoricaleventsinfluencingwritersoftheAmericanRomanticperiod.Offeredeachfall.3creditsENG352-ModernAmericanLiterature(H)This“Heritage”courseexaminesAmericanliteratureintheearly20thcenturytorevealtheremarkablydiverseliterarypracticesthatdefinetheAmericanModernistera.Specifically,ourconsiderationofearly-centurypoetry,prose,anddramawillsuggestthatAmericanModernismisnotsomuchanartisticmovementasitisanexpressionofavant-gardetrendsweareonlybeginningtounderstand.WorksbyGertrudeStein,WilliamCarlosWilliams,MarianneMoore,WilliamFaulkner,ErnestHemingway,TennesseeWilliams,andotherswillbeconsidered.Offeredeachspring.3creditsENG353-ContemporaryAmericanLiteratureBylookingatcontemporaryAmericanliterature(1945–present),studentsinthiscoursewillbetterunderstandtheexperimentalimpulsesthatdefinetheAmericanpostmodernistera.Specifically,ourconsiderationoflate-centurypoetry,prose,anddramawillsuggestthatAmericanpostmodernism—liketheModernismthatprecededit—doesnotsomuchrefertoanartisticmovementasitdoesreflectthebroadconstellationofsocio-culturaltrendsthatcomposeAmericanculturetoday.Ineachsemester,thecoursewillfocusonauniquecohortoftwentiethandtwenty-first-centurywriters.3creditsH-ENG355-HonorsEnglish:LiteratureoftheHolocaustThisHonorscourseexaminestheliteratureoftheJewishHolocaustand,specifically,writingbyHolocaustsurvivors(Jewishandnon-Jewish)whoseworkdefinesthecultureofremembranceweassociatewiththishistoricalevent.BylookingattheworkofwriterslikeElieWiesel,AnneFrank,ViktorFrankl,PrimoLevi,andothers—andbyexaminingothermedia(shtetldiaries,photographs,andfilm)—wewill,asaclass,developanunderstandingofthepolitical,spiritual,andaestheticdimensionsofthisworkanditsinforminginfluenceonculturesaroundtheworld.Throughcommittedstudyoftheperiod,studentswillbetterappreciateourhumancapacityforhateandtheredemptivepowersoflove,forgiveness,andart.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.3creditsENG356–AppliedInstructioninDigitalPublication(Woodcrest)ThispracticalinstructioncourseisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinparticipatinginthepublicationofWoodcrest,theCabriniCollegeartsandliteraturemagazineandwebsite.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytocontributetoallphasesofboththemagazineandonlinepublicationsincludingwriting,copyediting,layout,
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distribution,aswellasdevelopmentoftheEnglishDepartmentprogrammingassociatedwitheachissue.Mayberepeatedforcredit.CredittobearrangedENG357-J.D.SalingerThissingle-authorcoursewillexaminetheliteraryandculturallegacyofAmericanwriterJ.D.Salinger.Salinger’sdeathin2010leftawealthofunansweredquestionsabouthislifeand,moreimportantly,thenatureofhiscontributionto20thCenturyAmericanliterature.ThroughacarefulconsiderationofSalinger’swork—aslender,butpowerfullyinfluentialfourbooks—aswellasathoughtfulanalysisofrecentbiographiesandfilms,wewillattempttodevelopaconsensusabouttheimportanceofhisworkandthecontextitestablishesforthe“locked”manuscriptshisestatewillreleaseinthenextdecade.3creditsENG358-TheHarlemRenaissanceInthiscoursestudentswillstudyliterary,musical,film,andartisticproductionsoftheHarlemRenaissance.AsW.E.B.Duboisponderedthepowerof"NegroArt,"prolificauthorssuchasClaudeMcKay,CounteeCullen,LangstonHughes,JeanToomer,andZoraNealeHurstoncreatedworksthatgaveexpressiontothediverseandcomplexAfricanAmericanexperience.Studentswillanalyzetheseworksandgenresinthecontextofmajordebates,socialmovements,politicalshifts,andintellectualtransformationsofthemodernera.Thecoursewillfocusspecificallyontheconstructionofblackidentityandmodernblackaestheticsthroughjazzmusic,avant-gardetexts,andblueswomen.Throughourstudy,wewillexploretherichculturalhistoryoftheHarlemRenaissanceMovementandhowitcontinuestoinfluenceourculturetoday.3creditsENG363-AlternativeGenres:ScienceFiction,Horror,andFantasyThiscourseexploresliterarygenresthathavechallengedourtraditionalnotionsofliteratureandsociety.Thesciencefiction,horror,andfantasyshortstoryandnovelhavedeeplyinformedthecreationofamassmarketforimaginativeart,includingfilmandothermedia.Througharigoroussequenceofreadingandwritingassignments,studentsinthiscoursewilldevelopamoreinformedappreciationofthesepopulargenres.3creditsENG365-TheBeatMovement:WritingandtheNewRevolutionThiscourseexaminesthepoetryandnovelsoftheso-called“BeatGeneration.”ExaminingtheworksofWilliamBurroughs,JackKerouac,AllenGinsberg,GarySnyder,andotherartistsofthepost-warera,studentswilldevelopanappreciationforthebroadcontribution(social,political,andartistic)ofthesewriterstothecounter-culturalrevolutionofthetime.StudentswillhavetheopportunitytoresearchtheworkofaBeatwriteroftheirchoice.ThisworkwillinformtheirproductionofcreativewritingintheBeatmode.3creditsENG366-TheGraphicNovelThisculturalstudiescoursefocusesonthegraphicnovelaspopcultureproductandliterarypractice.Studentswillexplorehowmeaning(linguisticandartistic)iscreatedincelebratedexamplesoftheform,aswellasinemergingclassics.Ourreadingwillbeinformedbycontemporarytheoreticalperspectivesasweinterrogatetherelationshipsthatexistbetweentheconceptsofthe“graphicnovel,”the“comicbook,”andthe“storyboard.”Throughin-depthstudyofprimarytextsincludingArtSpiegelman’sMaus,MarjaneSatrapi’sPersepolis,JoeSacco’sJournalism,andotherexamplesoftheform,wewillbetterappreciatetheuniqueachievementofthisrelativelynewliterarygenre.3creditsENG367-TravelWritingThisexperientialcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinwritingabouttravel.Studentswillexplorethedifferenttypesoftravelwriting,includingfirst-personmemoirs,creativenon-fictiontravelpieces,destination
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guides,andtravelogues.Usingtheworldasatext,thecoursewillbeenhancedwithaseriesofshorttripstoPhiladelphia-areaculturaldestinations,afterwhichstudentswillbeaskedtodevelopanarrativelensthroughwhichtowriteabouttheirexperiences.Anemphasiswillbeplaceduponproducingpublication-qualityworksforinclusionintheWoodcrestMagazineandwebsite.3creditsENG/HIS368-TheClassicalWorldThroughthelensofculturalhistory,thiscourseexplorestherichlifeandheritageoftheancientMediterraneanworld,withspecialattentiontoGreeceandRome.Theapproachoftheclassisfundamentallyinterdisciplinaryinscope,withaneyetowardhowdevelopmentsinpolitics,art,education,literature,philosophy,andtechnologymutuallyinformoneanotherinanyproperassessmentoftheclassicalworld.3creditsENG378-LiteraryJournalismThiscourseexaminestheriseofthe“NewJournalism”thatblendsnon-fictionwritingwithtraditionalandexperimentalliterarydevices.Studentswillstudyrepresentativeexamplesoftheform,suchastheworkofJamesAgee,TrumanCapote,andTomWolfe,andwilldeveloptheirownwritingprojectsforthecourse.Specialemphasisisplacedontheuniqueethicalchallengesthatliteraryjournalistsface.3creditsENG379-IntroductiontotheStudyofLanguageThecourseexaminesthewaysinwhichtheEnglishlanguagehasdevelopedandchangedduringthepast1,500years.Studentsacquireanunderstandingofsomebasiclinguisticprinciples(morphological,phonological,syntactic,andsemantic),payingattentiontothenatureandproblemsofcontemporaryEnglishgrammarandthehistoryandstructureofAmericanEnglish.ThiscourseisrequiredforSecondaryEducationcertificationinEnglish.Offeredeachfall.3creditsENG/THE/WRT380-Scriptwriting(A)Inthis“Aesthetics”coursethestudyofavarietyofdramaticformsandtechniquesleadstostudentswritingscenesonsubjectsoftheirchoice.Studentswillworkasauthors,editorsandcriticsastheyworktowardcreatingashort-orfull-lengthstage,screen,ortelevisionplay.Allfacetsofscriptdevelopment(fromconceptiontoproduction)willbeexplored.3creditsENG/THE381-Improvisation:CreativeDramaThisexperientialcoursepresentsavarietyoftheatergames,scenes,andchallengesthatareperformedwithoutscripts.Improvisationdevelopsquickthinking,involvessolvingproblems“onone’sfeet,”andchallengesstudentstodeveloptheirimaginations.Thiscourseisagoodbackgroundforacting,publicspeaking,andpublicrelationsandadvertising.Studentparticipationinthecoursewillculminateinapublicperformanceofacollaborativeimprovisationaltheaterworkdevelopedoverthecourseofthesemester.3creditsENG/THE382-AppliedInstructioninTheaterThispracticalinstructioncourseinvolvesadvancedworkinconnectionwiththeCollegetheaterproductions.Studentswillworkbehindthescenesinallaspectsoftechnicalproductionincludingscenery,properties,lighting,sound,costumes,andstagemanagement.Studentswillberesponsiblefordevelopingtheseproductionelements,aswellasfor“running”themduringdressrehearsalsandperformances.Studentswillalsoparticipateinstrikingtheshowattheendofeachrun.Mayberepeatedforcredit.CredittobearrangedENG/THE384-TheaterDirecting(A)
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This“Aesthetics”courseisofferedforstudentsinterestedinlearningthefundamentalsoftheaterdirecting.Theclasscombineslecturesanddiscussionswithhands-onexperience.Studentswilldiscoverwhatadirectordoesfromchoosingascript,researchingtheproduction,anddevelopingaconcept,tocastinganddirectingtheplay.Studentscreatedirector’sbooksforoneplayduringthesemesterandhavetheopportunitytodirectotherstudentsinscenesfromdramaticliterature.3creditsENG/THE385-MusicalTheater(A)FromCohantoSondheim,fromKerntoLloydWebber,themusicaltheaterremainsAmerica’sgreatestcontributiontotheatricalliterature.Inthis“Aesthetics”coursestudentswillstudymusicalsthroughavarietyofmedia,asmanymusicalshavebeenadaptedfromliteratureandfilmtostageandscreen.Studentswillread,discuss,experience,andwriteaboutthisuniqueAmericanartformandstudymusicaltheater’sbroadscopefromdramaticoperastomodernrockmusicals.3creditsENG/THE386-MusicalTheaterChoreographyInthiscoursestudentswilldevelopavocabularyofbasic,commonlyuseddancestepsinmusicaltheaterchoreographyandexploreavarietyofdancestylesthatareusedincontemporarymusicals.StudentswillstudyfamousBroadwaychoreographersfromBobFossetoJeromeRobbinstobetterappreciatethenuancesofthisuniquelyAmericandanceform.Studentswillapplytechnique,vocabulary,andcompositiontocreateachoreographedpiecethatdemonstratestheirunderstandingofhowdancecanprogresstoconveyastoryinamusicaltheaterproduction.3credits.ENG/THE387-ActinginNewPlaysConductedinconjunctionwithENG380,Scriptwriting,thiscourseallowsselectedactorstheopportunitytoappearinascenefromnewplays.Studentswillexplorevariousactingstylesandgenres,withanemphasisonperformanceinstudent-authoredscripts.Prerequisite:ENG280orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsENG/THE388-AdvancedActingThiscoursecontinuestheworkofENG280andalsooffersspecializedstudyinaparticularareaoftheaterandactingrelevanttostudentinterests.Thecoursewillincludeadvancedstudyofactingintheclassics,actingforthemusicaltheater,andactingincomedy.Prerequisite:ENG280orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsENG391-Literature,History,&GameDesignThiscourseexploresthepowerfulroleof“play”andgamedesigninstudentlearningaboutthehistoricaldimensionsofliteratureandculture.Thefocusison“ReactingtothePast,”ateachingmethoddevelopedoriginallyatBarnardCollegeandnowusedinclassroomsacrossthecountry.Studentscontributetothedesign,evolution,andplayofa“Reacting”gameintheprocessofdevelopment.Allparticipantswilleventuallybeawardedanacknowledgementinanyfuturepublication.Thecourseisofspecialvaluetostudentswithinterestsinculturalstudiesorhistory,aswellasthosecommittedtocareersaseducatorsatthehighschoolorcollegelevel.Studentsfromalldisciplinesarewelcomed;nopreviousexperienceof“Reacting”isrequired.3creditsENG392–SocialJusticeintheHumanitiesThiscourseencouragesstudentstocriticallyexaminearangeofculturalproductionsrelatedtosocialjusticeissuesandtheplightofthosewhoarediscriminatedagainstandforcedintothemarginsofsociety.Wewilltakeintoaccounthowthoseboundariescontinuallyshiftandreflecttheirhistoricalandsocialcontexts.WewillstudyhowliteraturecanbothreflectandimpactsocialjusticeinAmerica.Theliteraryexplorationofthecoursewillbegivena
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localcontextandapplicationasstudentswillcompleteamajorservicelearningprojectasacomponentofthiscourse.3credits.ENG399-ProfessionalDevelopmentSeminarThiscourseassistsseniorsinthinkingcriticallyabouttheirplacewithinthefieldsofEnglishandWriting,andwillallowstudentstorefinetheproficienciesmostrelevanttotheirpost-undergraduateplans.TheclasswillfurtherdevelopthepracticalskillsintroducedinENG299andwillcomplementindividualpreparationfortheworkforce,professionalschool,orgraduatestudyinthehumanities.1creditENG403-SeniorCapstone/ThesisExperienceTheEnglishcapstoneexperiencehastwoessentialgoals.First,studentswillreflectextensivelyandsystematicallyontheimportanceoftheiracademicdiscipline,withaneyetowardwhattheirindividualandcollectiveexperiencesasEnglishmajorssuggestabouttheirprofessionaldevelopment(beitenteringtheworkforce,teaching,furtherstudyatthegraduatelevel,orotherpursuits).Thesecondgoaliseachstudent’sdevelopmentandrefinementofasignificantseniorprojectorotherachievementthatexplicitlyintegratestheirdisciplinaryandcorestudies.Examplesofthisincludetheseniorresearchthesis,avocation-specificportfolio(suchasateachingorcreativewritingportfolio),oranyotherprojectapprovedbytheinstructorthatdemonstratesthestudent’sintellectualgrowthandreadinessforprofessionallifeaftercollege.ThecapstoneisrequiredofallseniorEnglishmajors.Offeredeachfall.3creditsENG420-Writing,Editing,andPublishing(DigitalMedia)StudentsinthisadvancedwritingcoursewillassumeprimaryeditorialresponsibilitiesfortheDepartmentofEnglishdigitalpublicationprogram.WorkontheWoodcrestwebsite—andrelatedinternetmediaendeavors—willprovidestudentswithreal-worldexperienceintheprofessionalfieldsofpublishingandediting.Inadditiontorefiningtheirfundamentalskillsforthefields—includingthedevelopmentofpublishablewritingsamples—thecourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoreflectontheuniqueopportunities,considerations,andchallengespresentintheemergentworldofdigitalpublication.Offeredeachfall.Mayberepeatedforelectivecredit.3creditsENG423-Writing,EditingandPublishing(PrintMedia)StudentsinthisadvancedwritingcoursewillassumeprimaryeditorialresponsibilitiesfortheDepartmentofEnglishprintpublicationprogram.WorkontheWoodcrestmagazine—andrelatedprintmediaendeavors—willprovidestudentswithreal-worldexperienceintheprofessionalfieldsofpublishingandediting.Inadditiontorefiningtheirfundamentalskillsforthefields—includingthedevelopmentofpublishablewritingsamples—thecourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoreflectontheculturalroleofpublishing,thehistoryofthebook,andtheuniqueroleofprintpublicationsinavariedandevolvingpublishingenvironment.Offeredeachspring.Mayberepeatedforelectivecredit.3creditsENG/COM489-English/CommunicationCurriculumandMethodsStudentsareintroducedtomethodsandmaterialsofinstructionforteachingliterature,composition,speech,andrelatedEnglishandcommunicationskillsonthesecondarylevel.Thedevelopmentofusefullessonplans,andanappreciationforthevalueofresearchandinformationliteracyinthehighschoolclassroomwillbediscussedbyprospectiveteachersenrolledinthiscourse.CourseisrequiredforSecondaryEducationcertificationinEnglish.CourseshouldbetakeninconjunctionwithENG307.Offeredeachfall.3credits
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ENG499-IndependentStudyIndependentstudyofcoursecontentdeterminedinconsultationwiththesupervisinginstructor.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,Englishdepartmentchair,anddeanforacademicaffairs.Creditstobearranged.
ESH–ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotion
(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,ScienceDepartment)ESH101-IntroductiontoPersonalHealth,Fitness,andWellnessThiscourseprovidesapersonalhealth,fitnessandwellnessexploration,offeringstudentstheopportunitytoutilizehealth-enhancingstrategiesforoptimalwell-being.Studentswillexaminekeylifestylechoicesandissues,includingnutrition,fitness,stressmanagement,relationships,sexualhealth,substanceuse,anddiseaseprevention,andwillbemotivatedtoconsiderpositivebehaviorchangeforimprovedlifequalityandlongevity.Non-majorsonly.3creditsESH201-Aging,PhysicalActivity,andHealthPhysicalactivityasahealth-relatedbehaviorisexploredwithspecificreferencetoagingandchronicdegenerativediseases.Thefactorsthatcanmodify,improvefunctionalcapacity,andupgradeone’squalityoflifearestudied.Conceptsofphysicalactivityepidemiologywithregardtohealthandlongevityareintroduced.CompletionofECG100recommended.3creditsESH215-InternationalHealthPromotionInthisseminarcourse,studentswillexplorehealthstatistics,culturalandbehavioralinfluencesondiseases,healthpromotionresourcesandstrategiesindevelopedcountriesandcomparethemtotheUnitedStates.Studentswillworkinsmallgroupstoresearch,synthesize,andorallypresentmaterialpertainingtotheirselectedcountry.Prerequisite:ECG100.Non-majorsonly.3creditsESH220-HealthPromotion/DiseasePreventionThiscoursefocusesonvariouscommonchronichealthproblemsanddiseasesintheUStoday.Riskfactoridentificationandprevention/managementapproachesincludingphysicalactivityandnutritionareamainfocus.Techniquesandprogramstomaintainandenhanceexistinglevelsofhealthamongvariouspopulationswillbestudied.Conceptsofpreventivemedicine,diseaseprevention,healtheducation,andwellnesswillbeconsidered.Prerequisite:ECG100.3creditsESH225-FundamentalsofExercisePhysiologyExaminationofthefundamentalconceptsofenergytransferandphysicaltrainingarestudied.Specialemphasisisplacedontheintegrationofpulmonarydynamicsandcardiovascularfunctionduringexerciseandtraining.Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateinlaboratorysessionofphysicalactivity.CompletionofBIO101recommended.3creditsESH319-PersonalTrainingandGroupExerciseInstructionThiscoursefocusesonprofessionalpreparationforpersonaltrainersandgroupexerciseclassinstructors.Studentswillbecomefamiliarwithavarietyoftechniques,principlesandsafetyissueswithopportunityforapplicationandpractice.Professionalorganizationsandcertificationsalsowillbediscussed,aswellasmodalitiesfor
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training/instructingvariouspopulationsPrerequisites:ESH225witha“C+”orhigher.CompletionofBIO230recommended.2creditsESH340-MetabolicandBiochemicalAspectsofPhysicalActivityTheenergyspectrumofexerciseisevaluated.Mechanismsofnutrienttransport,deliveryandutilizationinrelationtofrequency,intensityandtypeofphysicalactivityarecloselyexamined.Therelationshipbetweenavailablenutrientsandtheassessmentofanaerobicpower,anaerobiccapacity,andaerobicfitnessarereviewed.Prerequisite:ESH225witha“C+”orhigher.CompletionofESH360recommended.3creditsESH350-CardiovascularPhysiology/PathophysiologyTheroleofthecardiovascularsystemandtheprocessofcirculationinoxygendeliveryduringexercisearestudied.Thefunctionalcapacityofthecardiovascularsystemisevaluatedwithrespecttohealthanddisease.Topicsreviewedincludecardiacdiseasetestingandtreatmentslikecardiacrehabilitation,pharmaceuticalsandelectrocardiograms.Prerequisites:ESH225witha“C+”orhigher.CompletionofBIO231recommended.3creditsESH360-BodyCompositionandNutritionThiscourseexaminesprinciplesofnutritionasrelatedtobodycomposition,diseasepreventionandathleticperformance.Nutritionalsoftwareisutilizedasatooltoanalyzedietaryhabitsandprogramsforweightmanagementarediscussed.Studentswillbecomeskilledintheadministrationofvarioustechniquesusedtoassessbodycomposition.Prerequisite:ESH220with“C+”orhigher.(Studentsarerequiredtopurchaseaccesstoonlinenutritionalanalysissoftware.Currentcostisapproximately$20.)3creditsESH370-LaboratoryMethodsinExerciseScienceThiscomprehensive,interactivecoursedealswithavarietyofhealthandfitnessassessments.Studentswillpracticeandparticipateinthemeasurementofbodycomposition,bloodpressure,flexibility,muscularstrengthandendurance,pulmonaryfunction,andaerobicfitness.Thefocusisonsafeandeffectiveadministrationofthesetests.Prerequisite:ESH225witha“C+”orhigherandBIO231.3creditsESH388-InternshipCompletedsenioryear,thisinternshipexperienceisrequiredforstudentstogainrelevantpracticalexperienceinthefield.Internshipopportunitiesincludeavarietyofclinicalsettings,wellnessandfitnesscenters,andsports-conditioningprograms(170hours).Prerequisite:BIO231.5creditsESH410-SkeletalMuscleAdaptationtoTrainingandRehabilitationThiscourseaddressesthephysiologicalfunctionofmusclealongwithneuralandcellularadaptationstoresistancetraining.Specialemphasiswillfocusonlearningtodesignspecificresistancetrainingprogramsbasedonanindividual’sgoalsandneeds.Thepracticalimplicationsofstrengthtrainingforfitness,athleticperformanceandrehabilitationofinjurieswillbediscussed.Prerequisites:ESH225witha“C+”orhigherandBIO230.3creditsESH440-CareandPreventionofAthleticInjuryThiscourseisanintroductionintothefieldofathletictraining.Administrativeissuesandthetypeofscientificknowledgeneededtoimplementaprogramofinjurypreventionarestudied.Specialemphasisisplaceduponthecare,treatmentandinjurymanagementofvarioussport-relatedinjuries.Prerequisites:ESH225witha“C+”orhigherandBIO230.3creditsESH450-ResearchMethods
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Experimentalmethodsandstatisticalapplicationsusedinexercisescienceandsportsmedicineresearcharepresented.Studentswillutilizeastatisticalsoftwarepackageanddevelopascientificresearchproposalwhichincludesliteraturereview,methoddesign,andhypothesisdevelopment.Prerequisite:ESH225witha“C+”orhigher.CompletionofMAT118recommended.3creditsESH465-HealthandWellnessProgrammingMethodsandtechniquesessentialtoplanning,implementingandevaluatingsuccessfulhealthandwellnessprogramswillbesurveyed.Majorareascoveredareneedsassessment,allocatingresources,marketingstrategiesandevaluationmethods.Thesetopicswillbepresentedastheypertaintocommunity,commercial,corporateandclinicalhealthpromotionprograms.Prerequisite:ESH220witha“C+”orhigher.3creditsESH470-MethodsofExerciseTestingandExercisePrescriptionTheapplicationofdatagainedfromassessmentsofbodycomposition,pulmonaryfunction,muscularstrength,anaerobicpowerandcapacity,andaerobicfitnessisemphasized.Courseobjectivesincludeproficiencyinquantitatingexerciseprogramsandexercisecounseling,aswellasprogramimplicationsforspecialpopulations.Prerequisite:ESH370.3creditsESH488-InternshipCompletedsenioryear,thisinternshipexperienceisrequiredforstudentstogainrelevantpracticalexperienceinthefield.Internshipopportunitiesincludeavarietyofclinicalsettings,wellnessandfitnesscenters,andsports-conditioningprograms(200hours).Prerequisite:BIO231.6creditsESH499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedstudyonatopicofinteresttothestudentbutnotincludedintheregularcourseofferings.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
FIN-Finance(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)FIN235-PrinciplesofInvestmentStudentsareintroducedtoproblemsandproceduresofinvestmentmanagement,includingtypesofrisk,typesofinvestments,timing,selection,andbasicdeterminantsofinvestmentvalueandrisk.Thecourseprovidesfundamentalandtechnicalanalysesandsourcesofinformation.Prerequisite:FIN285.Offeredfall.3creditsFIN285-BusinessFinanceIStudentsareintroducedtothefinancialfunctionsofbusinessandcapitalmarkets.Topicsincludetimevalueofmoney,financialmarkets,andsecurityanalysis.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsFIN302-FinancialMarketsThiscourseexplorestheworkingofmoneymarkets,capitalmarkets,futuresmarkets,andoptionsmarkets.Thecoursewillhighlighttheroleofinvestmentbankers,moneymarketinstruments,futuresmarketcontracts,
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andoptionstrading.Therealsowillbeathoroughstudyofinterestratedetermination,termstructureofinterestrates,andyieldcurves.Prerequisite:FIN285.Offeredfall.3creditsFIN306-InternationalFinanceThiscourseexaminesinvestmentandfinancingstrategiesofmultinationalcorporations.Topicscoveredincludeinternationaltrade,internationalmonetarysystemsinconnectionwithfiscalandmonetarypolicy,currencyarbitrage,parity,andhedgingtechniques.Prerequisites:ECO132andFIN285.Offeredspring.3creditsFIN/POL307-PublicFinanceThiscoursedealswithpublicfinanceatthefederal,stateandlocallevel.Itisanintroductorycourseintothemainissuesfacingthepublicarena,suchastaxequityandincidenceforalltypesoftaxes,allocationandefficiencyofpublicgoods,andthebudgetingandallocationprocessoftheFiscalFederalismsystemintheUnitedStates.Prerequisite:FIN371.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN342-FinancialStatementAnalysisThiscoursestudiesthemethodsofinvestors,creditors,andothergroupsinexaminingfinancialstatementsofabusinessfirmforavarietyofimportantdecisions.Prerequisite:FIN371.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN371-BusinessFinanceIIThiscoursecontinuestheworkinFIN285withtheapplicationofanalyticaltoolsandconceptsusedinthebusinessdecisionprocess.Topicsincludefinancialforecasting,capitalstructure,andriskmanagement.Prerequisites:FIN285andACC210.Offeredfall.3creditsFIN374-RiskManagementThiscourseisdesignedtobeanintroductiontothefundamentalsofriskmanagementandinsuranceandwillprovideabroadperspectiveofriskmanagementthatwillemphasizetraditionalriskmanagementandinsuranceaswellasintroduceothertypesofriskmanagement.Prerequisite:FIN371.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN403-Mergers&AcquisitionsThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithanunderstandingofbasicmergersandacquisitionsprinciplesandanalysisgroundedincurrentmarketdynamics.Prerequisites:FIN371.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN405-CapitalBudgetingThestudentwilllearncapitalexpenditureprojectevaluation,allocationandmanagementofcapitalassetsandhowtocalculateratesofreturnaswellascostofcapital.Alsostudiedwillbetheimpactofcapitalbudgetingdecisionsonthedebt-to-equitybalance,long-termprofitplanning,andtheimpactofthesedecisionsonshareholderwealth.Prerequisite:FIN371.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN410–SecurityAnalysisThiscourseisdesignedasanintroductiontoallfacetsofthevaluationprocessandsecurityselection.Commonstockvaluationwillbetheprimaryfocus,butaportionofthecoursewillbededicatedtothevaluationoffixed-incomesecurities.3creditsFIN431-InvestmentPortfolioManagement
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Thiscoursestudiesthesecuritymarketswithdiscussionsofbothtechnicalandfundamentalanalysistechniques.Portfoliomanagementproblemsareconsidered.Prerequisite:FIN235orFIN302.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsFIN454-FinanceSeminarThiscourseisthecapstoneforstudentsmajoringinfinance.Itisdesignedtocombinevariousquantitativeskills,financialanalyses,andcurrenttopicsinthefinancialcommunityinanintegratedwaythatincludesthedevelopmentofastrategicfinancialplan.Prerequisites:FIN371.Offeredspring.Openonlytoallseniorsmajoringinfinance.3credits
FNA-FineArts
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartment)FNA132-ClassicalBalletInaclasssetting,studentsareintroducedtobeginningballettechnique,barréwork,andcenterfloorexercises.Basicpositions,movements,andtermsassociatedwithclassicalballettechniquearetaught.1creditFNA134-ModernDanceThisclassisdesignedforstudentswhohavesomepreviousdanceexperiencebutisopentoanyoneinterestedindance.Theclasswillbeafullworkoutincludingfloorexercisesforflexibility.Centerfloorworkincorporatestraditionalmoderndancetechniquessuchasswings,slidesandmomentum,simplejumps,legextensionsandfullbodymovementacrossthefloor.Anumberoftheseelementswillbeincorporatedintodancecombinationsandroutines.1creditFNA201-ArtHistoryI:PrehistoricThroughtheMiddleAgesStudentsexaminepainting,sculpture,andarchitectureasdevelopedfromtheOldStoneAgetotheendoftheMiddleAges.Offeredfall.3creditsFNA203-ArtHistoryII:RenaissanceThroughtheTwentiethCenturyStudentsexaminepainting,sculpture,andarchitectureasdevelopedfromtheRenaissancetotheModernWorld.Offeredspring.3creditsFNA206–TwentiethCenturyWesternArt(A)Thiscourseisanexplorationofartisticdevelopmentsinpainting,sculptureandarchitectureinEuropeandtheUnitedStatesfromtheearly-mid20thcentury.Definedas'ModernArt,'theartcreatedduringthiserawillbestudiedbeginningwithitsoriginsintheEnlightenmentandendingwiththeemergenceofmid-centuryabstraction.Notionsofmodernityandwhatitmeanstobe'modern'areexploredinrelationtoartandarchitecture.TheclasswillmovechronologicallythroughthevariousmovementsofModernArtincluding(butnotlimitedto)Fauvism,Expressionism,Cubism,Dada,DeStijl,Bauhaus,SurrealismandAbstractExpressionism.FNA209-ArtofPhiladelphiaThiscourseconcentratesonthepainting,furnitureandarchitectureofPhiladelphiafromthetimeofWilliamPenntotheearly20thcentury.3credits
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FNA211-IntroductiontoDrawingandPainting(A)Thiscourseprovidesanintroductoryexperienceindrawingandpaintingforprospectivestudioartminors,aswellasforstudentsinothermajorswhowishtofulfilltheirAestheticrequirementbytakingastudioartcourse.Experienceswillincludeexposuretotheworkoffamousartists,aswellastheuseofavarietyofdrawingandpaintingmaterialsandtechniques.3creditsFNA213-PaintingIThiscourseteachesstudentswaysofseeingandpaintingwithaccuracyandexpression.Studentswilllearnhowtoproducecohesivecompositionsandunderstandtheprinciplesofpictorialorganizationthroughemploymentofbasictechniques.Thefocuswillbeonseeingratherthanlooking.Prerequisite:FNA215orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsFNA215-DrawingITheDrawingIcourseisdesignedtoteachstudentsthetechnicalaspectsofdrawing,whichisneededforcontinuedstudyinbothGraphicDesignandStudioArt.Thefocusofthiscoursewillbeonthelanguageofline,proportion,structure,andtheuseofperspectiveindevelopingadrawing.Studentswilllearnhowtodrawwhatisseenthroughdirectobservationandcommunicatethroughemploymentofbasictechniques.Offeredfall.3creditsFNA221-Two-DimensionalDesignThiscoursecentersontheprinciplesoftwo-dimensionaldesigninblack-and-white.Line,shape,space,andvalueareexploredaselementsofavisuallanguage.Problem-solvingbeginsinthestudioandcontinuesthroughoutsideassignments.Analysisthroughindividualandgroupcritiquesallowsstudentstodevelopananalyticalattitudeandclearervisionofdesignconcepts.Prerequisite:FNA215.3creditsFNA223–De-MystifyingtheMuseum(A)Theartmuseumiswidelyconsideredthemostimportantculturalinstitutioninanycity;how-ever,anditcanalsobeoneofthemostintimidating.Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsthetoolstheyneedtoeffectivelydiscusstheirpreferencesandreactionstoworksofart.Throughtheuseofdigitalslidelectures,readings,andfilms,studentswilllearnaboutdesignelementsandprinciples,commonfineartterminology,artists’materials,andgeneralarthistoryfromtheRenaissancetoPresentinordertobetterunderstandhowtointerprettheirownaestheticexperiencewhenviewingworksofart.Thereisarequired“experiential”dimensiontothiscourseintheformofatriptoNewYorkCitywherewewillvisittwoworld-renownedmuseumsand,iftimepermits,oneormoremajorcommercialartgalleries.Thisco-curricularactivityenhancesstudents’abilitytosuccessfullyfulfilltheAestheticslearningoutcomes(below)bytakingstudentsoutofthetraditionalclassroomlearningenvironmentandplacingtheminthemidstofphysicalartwork,forwhichtheconceptofaesthetics(i.e.,beauty)isaprimaryconcern.Theabilitytoexploretheworkinpersoncreatesanintimatelearningexperiencethatisnotpresentinaslide-lecturealone.FNA226-DigitalArt:YourPhotosandYou(A)Thislecture-labcourseprovidesanintroductiontotheuseofthecomputerasadesigntoolforcreatingphoto-basedartwork.WorkingwithApple/Macstudioworkstations,studentswilllearnthebasicskillsnecessarytoproducecomputer-generatedimagesforgraphicdesign,illustration,andfineartprojects.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytocreateoriginalpiecesofartworkandtodevelopthemasprofessional-gradedigitalfiles.Previousexperiencewithcomputersishelpful,butnotnecessary.Fee.3creditsFNA228-StressManagement(I)
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Howcanweharnessourstressanduseittoforwardourconnectiontotheworld?Oncestudentslearnhowtodefinestress,theywillinvestigatetheunderlyingphysiologicalandpsychologicalprinciplesofstressandthususestresstoenhanceperformanceandbalancetheirlives.Inadditiontolectureanddiscussion,studentswillengageinphysicalactivityandrelaxationtechniquesthroughoutthesemester.Goalsetting,timemanagement,anddietwillalsobeintegratedintothecurriculum.Therewillbeafinalresearchpapertobesharedwiththeclassononeofthefollowingtopics:StressandOccupation,StressandSexroles,StressandEthnicity,StressandPoverty,orStressandtheElderly.3creditsFNA230–HistoryofArchitecture(H)Thisclassisanexaminationofthedevelopmentofarchitecturefromtheancientworldthroughthepresent.Wewilllookattheunderlyingstructuralprinciplesofarchitectureaswellashowarchitecturaldesignisadirectresponsetoreligious,political,economic,andculturalneeds.3creditsFNA232–FineArtsPhotographyThiscourseisanintroductiontophotographyasafineartusingthecontemporarytoolsofthedigitalcamera,imageprocessingsoftwareandtheinkjetprinter.Studentswillemploytheartandcraftofphotographicprintmaking,butmostimportantlywewillpracticetheartofseeingandconveyself-expressionviathemediumofphotography.Studentswillalsomasteraliteralandafigurativelanguageofvision.Learningthevocabularyrelatedtoseeing"light"asamediumforcreativeexpressionwillsetthegroundworkforunderstandingwhatwearelookingatandhowtoorganizeandcommunicateourideasandfeelings.Wewillexplorehistorictrendsaswellascontemporaryphotographicart,allbuildingyourknowledgeandconfidenceinthisstillyoungmedium.FNA234–DanceAroundtheWorld(H)Danceistheuniversallanguagethatconnectsallpeople.ThroughthestudyofDanceHistorywecangaininsightsintothepast,whichinformsthepresentandcanhelppredictthefutureDancingAroundtheWorldwilltakeaninteractiveArtsapproachwherestudentswilllearnaboutandobservedancers,dancesanddanceliteraturetounderstandhowtheyinterrelatewithotherartsinanumberofhistoricalandculturaltimeperiods.Danceexistsaspartofatapestryofmanyartsacrossculture,time,andsociety.Thiscoursehasbothlecture/labandparticipationcomponents.WewillbeginstudyingdanceasritualwithprimalculturesandthentracedancethroughearlyEgyptian,Greek,andRomantimes,toMedievalandRenaissanceEurope.WewillthendelveintoAfricanandAsiantraditionsoftheMask.ThecoursewillculminatewithDanceintheAmericasinthe20thand21stcentury.Therewillbeaculminatingactivitythatbringstogetherstudentlearning,artmaking,andperformance.3creditsFNA301-ArtHistory:Romanticism,FrenchImpressionism,andPost-ImpressionismThiscoursestudiesmajormovementsin19th-centuryartandtheinfluencesleadinguptoandfollowingthesestyles.Lectureissupplementedwithslides.3creditsFNA305-AmericanArtHistoryThiscourseexaminestheartsoftheUnitedStatesfromthecolonialperiodthroughtheendofthe20thCentury.StudentswillstudytheimpactofEuropeaninfluencesandregionalcontributionsonthedevelopmentofAmericanarchitecture,sculpture,andpainting.Lectureswillbeillustratedwithslidesaswellasonlinematerials.3creditsFNA313-PaintingIIThiscoursebuildsuponthefoundationofpaintingwiththeaddedemphasisoncolor,mixedmediaandonfindingthestudent’sownstyleandsignature.Fee.Prerequisite:FNA213orpermissionofinstructor.3credits
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FNA315-DrawingIIIntheDrawingIIcourse,studentsrefinetheirtechnicalskillsandareintroducedtobothvalueandcolorthroughavarietyofmedia.Perceptualskillswillbehonedasstudentsworkfrombothobservationandothersources.Theprocessofdrawingisstressedaswellastheproduct.Fee.Prerequisite:FNA215.Offeredspring.3creditsFNA321-ColorTheoryThiscoursecentersoncolortheoryanditsrelationshiptodesign.Problemsincolormixingandcolorgroupingarestudiedandsolvedthroughstudioandoutsideassignments.Individualandgroupcritiquescontinueasameansofrefininganalyticalthinkingandofdevelopingavocabularytoexpressdesignconcepts.Scientificaswellastheemotiveandsymbolicqualitiesofcolorwillbeexplored.3creditsFNA335-SpecialTopicsThecoursefocusesonatimelysubjectofspecialinterest.3creditsFNA413-PaintingIIIThiscoursestressesindividualgrowthandaculminationoftechniquesandmethodsusedinpreviouspaintingcourses.Prerequisite:FNA313.3creditsFNA415-DrawingIIIThiscoursestressesindividualgrowthandaculminationoftechniquesandmediausedinpreviousdrawingcourses.Prerequisite:FNA315.3creditsFNA499-IndependentStudyStudentsareabletoworkinspecialareasofinterestunderfacultydirection.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforBusiness,ArtsandMedia.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.Credittobearranged
FRE-French
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment)FRE101-IntroductoryFrenchIThissequenceofintroductoryFrenchpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenlanguage,aswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationinawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.ThiscourseisopentostudentswithnopreviousexperiencewithFrench,orthosewithonlyoneortwoyearsofFrenchinsecondaryschool.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsFRE102-IntroductoryFrenchIIThissequenceofintroductoryFrenchpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenlanguage,aswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformation
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inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.ThiscourseisopentostudentswithnopreviousexperiencewithFrench,orthosewithonlyoneortwoyearsofFrenchinsecondaryschool.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsFRE201-IntermediateFrenchIThiscourseemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionactivities,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,thevocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.Emphasisisonoralproficiencyandauralcomprehension.CourseisopentostudentswiththreeormoreyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishortheequivalent.Note:SuccessfulcompletionofFRE201fulfillsthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyRequirement.Prerequisite:ThreeorfouryearsofsecondaryschoolFrenchortheequivalent.Note:SuccessfulcompletionofFRE201fulfillsthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyrequirement.Prerequisite:ThreeorfouryearsofsecondaryschoolFrench,theequivalent,orFRE102.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
GBS-GenderandBodyStudies(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,EnglishDepartment)GBS227-DifficultMen:MasculinityandtheMedia(I)This“Individual&Society”coursefocusesonmultimediaportrayalsandideologicaldeconstructionsofmaleidentity,particularlyinthecontextoftheso-called“ThirdGoldenAge”oftelevisiondrama.ThecoursewilltreaticonicdepictionsofmenincrisisinshowssuchasTheSopranos,SixFeetUnder,TheWire,MadMen,GameofThrones,andBreakingBad,aswellasthecinematicandliteraryforerunnersofthesenarratives.Theroleoftheinternetasaforumofdialogueanddebateongenderroleswillalsobeexplored,aswillsociologicaldataonmaleresponsestoperceivedpowerlessness.3creditsGBS/ENG253-BodiesofLiterature:Women’sStudiesintheArtsandHumanities(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentswillsurveymanyWomen’sStudiesissues,suchaswork,sexuality,violence,andgenderroles.Byexaminingthetraditionofwomen’swriting,deconstructingthecontrollingimagesofwomeninthemedia,andanalyzinghowwomendefinetheirexperiencesthroughlanguage,wewillcontemplatehowatraditionofwomen’sliteraturehasevolved—onethatbothreflectsandimpactstheplaceofwomenincontemporaryWesternandnon-Westernsocieties.3creditsGBS250-IntroductiontoBodyStudiesStudentsinthisclasswillbeintroducedtotheinterdisciplinaryandemergingfieldofBodyStudies.Studentswillexplorewhatinmeanstobe“inmybody”and“bodyconscious”inanenvironmentthatsimultaneouslypromotes“selfieculture”andunrealisticstandardsofbeauty.Thiscoursewillexplorehowourbodiesexpressidentity,sexuality,culturalbehavior,pain,joy,andalsohowourbodiesarecontrolled,manipulated,andviolated.Studentswillconsiderhowwebothseektoconformtosocietyandexpressindividualitythroughourbodies.3creditsGBS325-QueerTheoryInthiscourse,studentswillbeintroducedtoqueertheory,whichisawayofseeinghowpowerandhegemonicnormscaninstitutionalizeandlegitimatecertainformsofsexualityandviolence,whilestigmatizingandoppressing
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others.Studentswillexplorewhattheterm“queer”meansinthecontextofthistheoreticallensandapplythatunderstandingtositesofculturalproductionandconsumption.Inthiscourse,studentswillreadtheoristssuchasMichelFoucault,JudithButler,andEveSedgwick.3creditsGBS326-AppliedInstructioninWomen'sStudiesThispracticalinstructioncourseisdesignedforEnglishmajorsandminorswhoareinterestedinco-curricularprogrammingassociatedwiththeWomen'sStudiesconcentration.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytogainhands-onexperiencewitheventsassociatedwithWomen'sStudiesissues.Forexample,studentsmightassistwithcuratinganartexhibitrelatedtobodyimage,facilitatepaneldiscussions,organizetheNationalUndergraduateConferenceonBodyImage,orassistwithmarketingandprogrammingrelatedtotheconcentration.Mayberepeatedforcredit.CredittobearrangedGBS329-WomenandSexualityInthiswomen’sstudiesclass,studentswillexplorehowwomen’ssexualityhasbeenasiteofabuse,reproduction,pleasure,politicalcontrol,perversion,andsubversiveagency.Studentswillconsiderhowtheoriesandviewpointsonwomen’ssexualityandviolenceagainstwomenareshapedbyculturalassumptionsaboutrace,class,gender,religion,andsexualorientation.ThecoursewillengagethestudyoftheoreticaltextslikeFoucault’sTheHistoryofSexuality,literaturelikeHawthorne’sTheScarletLetterandKateChopin’s“TheStorm,”andcurrentissuesinwomen’ssexualitysuchashumantraffickingandsexworkthathasenslavedmillionsofyoungwomenworldwide.3creditsGBS335-ImagesofWomeninLiteratureandMediaThiscoursewillfocusontypicalportrayalsofwomeninliteratureandthemedia,suchaswomanaswifeandmother,womanassexobject,womanasartist,andwomanasprofessional.ReadingswillincludeclassicandcontroversialportrayalsofwomensuchasBlancheDuBoisinAStreetcarNamedDesireandNoraHelmerinADoll’sHouse.Throughworksbywell-knownandlittle-knownmaleandfemalewriters,studentswillcometoappreciatetheevolvingandmultiplerolesavailabletowomenovertime.3creditsGBS338-FeministTheoryandGenderStudiesThistheorycoursewillexamineseveralframeworksforthinkingaboutsex,gender,andpowerthatinformthescholarshipofWomen’sStudies.Studentswillstudythetheoreticalessaysthatreflectthemultiplewavesoffeminism,alongwithkeytextsaboutgenderandqueertheories.Examiningkeyfeministdebatesregardingrace,class,essentialism,andthepoliticsofsamenessanddifference,studentswillhavetheopportunitytoapplytheoreticaltextstotheirreadingofliterature,art,andfilm.3creditsGBS341-InMyBody:TheBeautyandAestheticsofBodiesThiswomen’sstudiescoursefocusesspecificallyonbodyimage,self-perception,andbodywork/changes.Studentsinthiscoursewilldeepentheirunderstandingofbodyimageastheystudyliterature,art,film,andmaterialcultureinordertoexaminethediversityofhumanexperiencerelatedtoourbodies.Thecoursewillexplorebiological,sociological,andfeministperspectivesonbodyimageandbeautyculture,focusingonhowrace,class,andthemediainfluenceself-perceptionandourperceptionsofothers.Thecoursewillculminatewiththecreationofacollaborative,co-curricularprojecttosharepublicallystudentresearchfindingsaboutbodyimageandthechallengesandtriumphsassociatedwithitinourcontemporaryculture.3credits
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GRA-GraphicDesign
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartment)GRA205-ComputerGraphicsThiscourseisanintroductiontotheuseoftheMaccomputerasadesigntoolforthecreationofvisualcommunication.Studentswilllearnthebasicskillsnecessarytoproducevectorgraphicgeneratedimagesforgraphicdesignandwebdevelopment.Studentswilldemonstratetheirproficiencyincomputergraphicsthroughlessonsandprojectcreation.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA210-DigitalImagingStudentswilllearnbitmapimagingtechniquesforapplicationingraphicdesignandwebdevelopment.Usingprofessionaleditingsoftwaredigitalimagescanberetouched,modified,andcombinedtocreateexcitingnewvisualimages.Studentswilldemonstratetheirproficiencyindigitalimagingthroughlessonsandprojectcreation.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA215-TypographyThiscourseisanintroductiontotypographyasavisualcommunicationstool.Studentswillstudytheprinciplesoftypefromahistoricalandtechnologicalcontext.Typeselection,hierarchy,andcreativeexpressionwillbeemphasized.Prerequisite:GRA205.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA225-UserInterfaceDesignThiscourseisanintroductiontotheuser-interfacefromadesignprinciplesperspective.Studentswillstudyhowsitearchitecture,navigationalsystems,color,typography,andlayoutareusedtoenhanceusability.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofprojectsthatdemonstrateeffectiveuseoftheseconcepts.Prerequisites:GRA205andGRA210.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA253-ComputerPublicationDesignThiscourseisdesignedtoexploretheMacworkingenvironmentusedinpublicationdesign.Studentswillexperimentwithcreativeproblemsolvingthroughtheuseofgrids,typographyandimagery.Theseconceptswillbeapplied,usingprofessionalpagelayoutandgraphicssoftware,todesignandproduceseveralcomprehensivepublicationlayouts.Prerequisites:GRA210and215.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA275-WebDesignIStudentswilllearnthebasicsofHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)andCascadingStyleSheets(CSS)usedtodesignandproducemodernwebpages.StudentswilluseHTMLtocreatethestructureofwebpagesandCSStodesignandapplystylesincludinglayout,color,graphicsandtypography.Studentswillcreateseveralexamplesofwebpagesaspartofthecoursework.Prerequisite:GRA225UserInterfaceDesign(formerlyGRA358-WebGraphicsDesign).Offeredspring.3creditsGRA301-SpecialTopics:GraphicDesignThiscoursefocusesonatimelysubjectofspecialinterest.3creditsGRA305-DigitalColorTheoryTheimportanceofColorManagementisessentialtoadesigner.Learninghowtomanagecolorworkflow,adjustingcolors,andcalibratingdifferentdevicesisessentialtoachievingthedesiredexpectation.Fundamentalcolortheory
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principlesalsowillbeaddressedusingthecomputer.Masteringcolorcorrections,spotcolors,andprintercalibrationwillbejustsomeoftheexercisesreviewed.Prerequisites:GRA205and210.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA312-WebDesignIIThiscourseisdesignedtofurtherbuildontheskillsdevelopedinWebDesignI.StudentswillrefinetheirskillswithadvancedtechniquesusingHTML&CSS.StudentswillalsobeintroducedtotheuseofJavaScriptindevelopingwebsitesfortoday’smodernbrowsers.Thisproject-basedcoursewillincludethecreationofaworkingwebsiteontheinternet.Prerequisite:GRA275WebDesignI.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA318-GraphicDesignIThiscourseisanintroductiontotheelementsandprinciplesoftwo-dimensionalgraphicdesign.Studentswillbegintodevelopavisualvocabularyandaworkingknowledgeofthebasiccreativeproblem-solvingprocess.Studentsalsowilllearn,throughassignments,techniquesnecessarytoproducesuccessfulandcreativedesigns.Emphasisisplacedonvisualcommunicationthroughconceptualizationandtechnicalproficiencyusingthecomputer.Therelationshipbetweengraphicdesignandcomputergraphicsalsowillbediscussed.Prerequisites:GRA205,210and253.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA319-GraphicDesignIIThiscoursecoversthestudyoftherelationshipbetweenresearch,concept,image,typography,computers,andcolorwithinthefieldofpublicationdesign.Projectsemphasizetheuseofresearchtechniques,designprinciples,typography,computerapplicationsandterminologyusedinprofessionaldesignstudios.Prerequisite:GRA318.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA320-ExperienceDesignforEventsThiscourseprovidesstudentswithbothatheoreticalandpracticalunderstandingofexperiencedesign(XD).Studentswilllearnaboutthismixofbrandinganduserexperiencedesignasitappliestomediumandlarge-scaleevents.Topicswillincludetheintegrationofstrategy,designandtechnologytocreateaneventexperiencethatconnectswithcustomersemotionallyandrationallyandenhancestheirrelationshipwiththebrand.3creditsGRA325-WebDesignIIIThiscourseisdesignedtoexplorethefeaturesandbenefitsofusingaContentManagementSystem(CMS)forwebdevelopment.Studentswilllearntheprinciplesofcontentmanagementanddatabases.Studentswillalsoinstall,operate,andmaintainaWordPresswebsite.StudentswilldesignatemplateusingHTMLandCSStogiveacustomlookandfeeltotheirWordPresssite.Prerequisite:GRA312WebDesignII.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA330-BusinessofGraphicDesignInthiscourse,studentswillgainanunderstandingofprofessionalpracticesingraphicdesign.Managementissuessuchas:estimates,contracts,clientrelations,vendorproposalsaswellasprofessionalbusinessconductwillbeexplored.Studentswillresearch,developanddesignmarketingmaterialsforafreelancedesignbusiness.Prerequisite:GRA318.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA405-WebDesignIVThiscoursewillexploreresponsivewebdesignforthecreationofwebsitesspecificallydesignedtoadapttodesktops,tabletsandmobilephones.ThecoursewillutilizetheprinciplesofresponsivewebdevelopmentwhilefurtherdevelopingskillsinHTMLandCSS.Inaddition,specificdesignconsideration,includinglayout,graphics,
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typographyandcolorforeachofthesedeviceswillbeexplored.Inthiscoursestudentswillcreateafinalresponsivewebsitethatwillperformonmultipledevices.Prerequisite:GRA325WebDesignIII.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA408-GraphicDesignIIIThiscourseintroducesstudentstocorporateidentityandbranding.Studentswillusetheprinciplesofbrandidentitytoresearch,designanddevelopagraphicidentitysystem.Thissystemwillincludelogodesignandexamplesofitsuseforallapplicationsintheformofagraphicidentitymanual.Prerequisite:GRA319.Offeredfall.3creditsGRA450-GraphicDesignInternshipTheInternshipinGraphicDesignisdesignedtolinkclassroomlearningandacquiredknowledgethroughanappliedworkexperience.Studentswillworkdirectlywithqualifiedprofessionalstogainadvancedexperiencerelatedtotheirfieldinaworkplaceenvironment.StudentsintheirJuniororSenioryear,whomeettheeligibilityrequirements,willworkwiththeOfficeofCareerDevelopmentandtheirAdvisortodeveloplearningobjectivesrelatedtothegoalsoftheinternshipandsecuresuitableplacementinaninternshipexperience.Prerequisite:GRA253ComputerPublicationDesign.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsGRA409-GraphicDesignIV(Capstone)Studentswillproposeaseniorprojectthatdemonstratesadvancedproficiencyinthefollowingareas:printandweb,designandproduction.Theprojectwillbeacomprehensiveexplorationofthestudents’topic,whichincludesdesignandproduction.Theresultingprojectwillbepresentedinafinalgrouppresentation.Prerequisite:GRA408.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA435PortfolioPreparationandExhibitionThisisthestudyofthepresentationofstudents’artworkinportfolioandexhibitionformat.Studentswillexploreprintanddigitalportfoliopresentationtechniques.StudentmustprepareanddisplaytheirartworkintheSeniorDesignExhibition.Theexhibitionwillbeheldforspringgraduatesonly.Prerequisite:SeniorsOnly.Offeredspring.3creditsGRA499-IndependentStudyStudentsareabletoworkinadvancedareasofinterestunderfacultydirection.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforBusiness,ArtsandMedia.Labfee.Offeredfallandspring.Credittobearranged
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H-HonorsCourses
(Interdisciplinary)*RefertoeachspecificdisciplinescourselistsfordetaileddescriptionsaboutHonorsProgramcoursesH-BIO170-HonorsBiology:BiologicalEvolution(S)H-BIO172-HonorsBiology:ForensicScience(S)H-BUS304-HonorsBusinessManagement:BusinessEthics(V)H-COM/PSY302-HonorsCommunication/Psychology:PsychologyintheMediaH-ECG100-HonorsEngagementswiththeCommonGood:ReactingtothePast,EngagingthePresentH-ECO300-HonorsBusinessAdministration:TheGreatDepression(H)H-ECO303-HonorsBusinessAdministration:GameTheoryH-ENG292-HonorsEnglish:ReactingtothePast:AdvancedMasterClassH-ENG305-HonorsEnglish:Creation,theFall,andRedemptioninPoetry,Painting,andMusicH-ENG/HIS314-HonorsEnglish/History:TheEuropeanRenaissance(H)H-ENG330-HonorsEnglish:TheorizingBeautyinLiteratureandCulture(I)H-ENG344-HonorsEnglish:TelevisionasNarrativeArtH-ENG355-HonorsEnglish:LiteratureoftheHolocaustH-HIS/PHI309-HonorsHistory/Philosophy:BaseballandtheAmericanTradition(H)H-HIS315-HonorsHistory:TheCivilWar(H)H-HIS376-HonorsHistoryPennsylvania:AHistoryoftheKeystoneState(H)H-LAN/SPA301-HonorsLanguage/Spanish:DonQuixoteandtheArtofImaginationH-PHI302-HonorsPhilosophy:TheIdeaofBeauty/ThePhilosophyofArt(A)H-PHI305HonorsPhilosophy:Existentialism(I)H-PHI306-HonorsPhilosophy:Myths,Symbols,andImages(H)H-PHI310-HonorsPhilosophy:AmericanPhilosophy(H)H-POL301-HonorsPoliticalScience:TerrorismH-PSY260-HonorsPsychology:SocialIdentityandPsychologicalDevelopmentH-PSY301-HonorsPsychology:PsychologyofGenius,Creativity,andDiscoveryH-REL109-MoralityMatters(R)(I)H-REL220-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligiousFolklife(A)H-REL221-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligioninAmerica(I)H-REL222-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligioninAmericaII(R)(H)H-REL301-HonorsReligiousStudies:HeroesofConscienceH-REL302-HonorsReligiousStudies:ApproachestotheStudyofReligionThroughFilmH-REL312-HonorsReligiousStudies:SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion(I)H-SOC306-HonorsSociology:TheSociologyofHappiness(I)
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HIS-History
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment)HIS103-EuropeintheMiddleAgesThiscourseexploresculturalhistoryinthebroadestsense—economics,socialstructure,politics,religion,literature,andartintheMiddleAges.3creditsHIS104-EuropefromtheMiddleAgesto1815Thiscourseexploresculturalhistoryinthebroadestsense—economics,socialstructure,politics,religion,literature,andartfromtheMiddleAgesto1815.3creditsHIS105-EuropeanHistoryfrom1815to1914(H)ThiscoursestudiestheprogressofEuropeanhistoryfromtheendoftheThirtyYear’sWartothedawnofthetwentiethcentury.SpecialattentionwillbepaidtotheEnlightenment,theFrenchRevolution,NapoleonBonaparte,thedevelopmentofmodernideologies,theeraofnationalunification,andimperialism.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS106-EuropeanHistoryinthe20thCentury(H)ThiscoursestudiestheprogressofEuropeanhistoryinthetwentiethcentury.SpecialattentionwillbegiventoWorldWarI,theriseoftotalitariandictators,WorldWarII,theColdWar,andtheevolutionoftheEuropeanUnion.Offeredspring.3credits.HIS107-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryI(H)ThiscoursepresentsageneralappraisalofUnitedStateshistoryfromthemigrationofIndianPeoplestotheCivilWar.SpecialattentionwillbepaidtoEuropeanExploration,colonization,thestruggleforindependence,nation-building,thedevelopmentofdemocracy,ManifestDestiny,andthedivisionofthenation.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS108-SurveyofUnitedStatesHistoryII(H)ThiscoursepresentsageneralappraisalofUnitedStateshistoryfromReconstructiontothepresent.Fundamentalpolitical,economic,social,andculturaltrendsinAmericanhistoryarediscussed.Offeredspring.3creditsHIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies(V)Thiscoursewillanalyzetheexperienceandtraditionsofblackpeoplefromacrosstheglobe.Particularemphasisisplacedoncultureandideologicalbattlesagainstdominantpowerstructures.Themesofidentitypolitics,diasporicstudies,andPan-Africandebatesframethediscussionoftheblackexperience(s).Offeredfall.3creditsHIS198-SurveyWorldHistoryI(V)ThiscourseintroducesyoutoworldhistorytoachieveamorecriticalandintegratedunderstandingofglobalsocietiesandculturesfromancienttimethroughtheFifteenthCenturyoftheCommonEra.Youwillexploretechnological,social,economic,andpoliticaldevelopmentsinAfrica,Asia,theAmericas,andEurope.Additionally,youwilllearnhowpeoples’religiousandpoliticalbeliefsystemsaffectedtheirviewsofthemselvesandtheirplaceintheworld.Significantfocuswillbeplacedonthecausesandoutcomestotheriseandfallofvariouspoliticalandeconomicempiresandhowpeople’sfaithtraditionsandpoliticalvaluessystemsaffectedtheseevents.Special
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attentionispaidtohumanevolution,thedevelopmentofcultureandreligiousbeliefsystems,aswellashowtheprocessofglobalizationbroughtmanyoftheworld’sinhabitantsclosertogether.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS199-SurveyWorldHistoryII(V)ThiscourseintroducesstudentstomodernworldhistorytoachieveamorecriticalandintegratedunderstandingofglobalsocietiesandculturessincetheFifteenthCentury.Studentswillexploresocial,economic,andpoliticaldevelopmentsinAfrica,Asia,theAmericas,andEuropeandhowpeople’sreligiousandpoliticalbeliefsystemsaffectedtheirviewsofthemselvesandtheirplaceintheworld.Studentswillfocusonthecausesandoutcomestotheriseandfallofvariouspoliticalandeconomicempiresandhowpeople’sfaithtraditionsandpoliticalvaluessystemsaffectedtheseevents.Specialattentionispaidtotheconceptof“justwars,”thePeaceandGreenMovements,humanrights,medicalethics,andglobalization.Offeredspring.3creditsHIS206-LeadersintheHistoryofAlchemy(H)ScienceisanintriguingandfascinatingfieldwhichhasbeengainingfamethroughHistoryChannelprogramsaswellasthroughcinemaandforensicsciencefields.Televisionprogramslike,ModernMarvels,PawnStars,GoodEatsandForensicFiles,haveblendedscienceandhistorymakingitappealingandinteresting.ThiscoursetakesalookattheHistoryofScienceandthemostinfluentialleadersfromeachhistoricalperiod.Alsonon-traditionalleadersofsciencewillbeexploredwhichmayincludethedevelopmentofcolors,medicine,drugs,andeverydaynecessities.Thisisanonlinecourseandwillbeofferedeverythirdspring.3creditsHIS211-AfricanAmericanHistoryfrom1619to1877(H)ThiscoursefocusesonthecomplexhistoricalexperienceofAfrican-AmericansinAmericansocietyfrom1619totheendofReconstruction.TheearlyhistoryofAfricaandAfricansisconsidered,asisthehistoryoftheAfricanAmericaninLatinAmerica,theCaribbean,andCanada.Topicsconsideredinclude:theAtlanticSlaveTrade,SlaveryinAmerica,theCivilWar,andReconstruction.Offeredspring.3creditsHIS212-AfricanAmericanHistoryfrom1877tothePresent(I)ThiscoursefocusesonthecomplexhistoricalexperienceofAfrican-AmericansinAmericansocietyfrom1877tothepresent.ThelifeandtimesofBookerT.Washington,theinvolvementofAfrican-AmericansintheWorldWars,thesocialandculturalhistoryoftheHarlemRenaissance,theepochofRoosevelt,andtheeraofintegration,civilrights,andtheprotestsofthe1950sand1960s.Offeredspring.3creditsHIS213-AmericanConstitutionalHistoryThiscoursetracesthedevelopmentoftheAmericanConstitutionfromitscolonialrootstoitscontemporaryinterpretations.Theimpactofthecolonialexperience,theAmericanRevolutionandtheArticlesofConfederationontheconstitutionaldesignadoptedbythedelegatestotheConstitutionalConventionwillbeanalyzedindetail.Basicconstitutionalprinciplesandcivillibertieswillbeexaminedinlightoftheirhistoricalevolutionandtheireffectsonpolitical,economicandsocialchangeinAmericansociety.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS251-SurveyofLatinAmericanHistoryfromColonizationto1800(H)ThiscoursecoversthegrowthanddevelopmentofHispanicAmericafrompre-ColumbiantimestotheemergenceofIndependencemovements.CoursestressesthetransmissionofinstitutionsandideasfromSpainandPortugaltotheWesternHemisphereandconsidershowthoseforceswerealteredorchangedintheNewWorld.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS252-SurveyofLatinAmericanHistoryfrom1800tothePresent
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ThiscoursecoversthegrowthanddevelopmentofHispanicAmericafromtheemergenceofIndependencemovementstothepresent.Coursestressesthepost-revolutionarystrugglesofLatinAmericanpeople.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS261-IntroductiontoAfricanHistoryThiscourseexaminesthediversityandhistoricaldevelopmentofAfricansocietiesfromEgyptthroughthelate20thcentury.MajortopicsincludeAfricanreligiousbeliefs,theAtlanticslavetrade,theriseandimpactofEuropeanrule,andthehistoricalbackgroundtoproblemssuchastheAIDScrisisandeconomicdifficultiesthatfacethecontinent'speopletoday.3creditsH-HIS/PHI309-HonorsHistory/Philosophy:BaseballandtheAmericanTradition(H)Withinthecontextofthegameofbaseball,thiscoursewillexaminesignificanthistorical/culturalaspectsofAmericanlife.Thehistoryofthegameitselfsetsthestageforanalyzingclassstratificationofrichandpoor;raceandgenderrelations;the“levelplayingfields”ofbaseballasabusiness;theinspiringinfluencethegamehashadonliteratureandtheartsandthepsychologyofthehumandramaoftriumphandtragedyplayedoutonandoffthefield.3creditsH-HIS/ENG314-HonorsHistory/English:TheEuropeanRenaissance(H)This“Heritage”courseprovidesadetailedexaminationoftheEuropeanRenaissancefromitsItalianoriginstoitsuniquemanifestationintheliteratureandcultureofEngland.Studentswillexplorethedynamicculturalhistoryofawatershedmomentinthetransformationofthewesternworld.Theywillinterrogateimportantyetcontroversialnotionsofart,culture,andhistoricalperiodization—seenthroughthelinkedlensesofprimary,secondary,andinterdisciplinarysources.CourseenrollmentislimitedtoHonorsstudents.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsHIS315/H-HIS315-TheCivilWar/HonorsHistory:TheCivilWar(H)Thiscourseoffersadramaticanddetailedexaminationofcauses,people,strategies,andbattlesthatshapedthemostviolentandpivotaleventinAmericanhistory.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS321-MediaandCivilRightsThiscoursetracesthedevelopmentofthemediainAmericanhistoryfromtheZengercasetotheblogosphere.Emphasisisonthedevelopmentandutilizationofnewformsofmedia,theuseofmediatoforwardcivilrights,andthedemocratizingeffectofthenewmedia.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS330-GreeceandRomeThiscoursestudiestheGreekandRomanfoundationsofWesternthoughtsandinstitutions.3creditsHIS331-TheEarlyandAntebellumRepublic(H)ThiscoursepresentsthehistoryofAmericafromtheratificationoftheConstitutiontotheendoftheMexican-AmericanWar.Studentsexaminethedevelopmentofpoliticalparties,thegrowthofindustrializationintheNorth,theentrenchmentofslaveryintheSouth,andtheevolutionofAmericanculture.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS333-Pro-seminar:ApplyingBlackStudiesThiscoursemeetsstudents’needtohavetheirdisciplinarygroundinginBlackStudiesreinforcedandstrengthenedthroughouttheirtimeatCabriniUniversity.StudentswhomajorinBlackStudiesshouldtakethefirstofthesepro-seminarcreditsinthesemesterimmediatelyfollowingtheircompletionofHIS124-IntroductiontoBlackStudies.Eachpro-seminarcreditwillrequirestudentstodemonstratetheirabilitytoapply,andassesstheappropriatenessoftheBlackStudiestheoreticalframeworktoelectivecoursesbothinsideandoutsideofBlackStudies.Offeredasrequired.1-3credits
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HIS/ENG368-TheClassicalWorldThroughthelensofculturalhistory,thiscourseexplorestherichlifeandheritageoftheancientMediterraneanworld,withspecialattentiontoGreeceandRome.Theapproachoftheclassisfundamentallyinterdisciplinaryinscope,withaneyetowardhowdevelopmentsinpolitics,art,education,literature,philosophy,andtechnologymutuallyinformoneanotherinanyproperassessmentoftheclassicalworld.3creditsHIS376/H-HIS376-PennsylvaniaHistory:AHistoryoftheKeystoneState/HonorsHistory:PennsylvaniaHistory:AHistoryoftheKeystoneState(H)ThiscoursecoversPennsylvania’shistoryfromthecolonialeratothepresentday.SpecialattentionwillbepaidtoPhiladelphia’scentralroleinthecolonialandrevolutionaryeras,totheethnicdiversityofPennsylvania’ssociety,totheconflictsbetweenlaborandindustrialistsinlatenineteenthcenturywesternPennsylvania,andtotheevolutionofcitypoliticsintwentiethcenturyPittsburghandPhiladelphia.3creditsHIS400-SpecialTopicsinHistoryTheinstructorselectscontentofthisupper-divisioncourse,keepinginmindtheneedsofthestudentsandprovidingexperimentalcourseworkatanadvancedlevel.Consultthedepartmentchairforspecificinformationoncoursecontenteachsemester.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS406-ComparativeRevolutionsStudentsstudyselectedrevolutions,includingtheFrench,American,RussianandChinese,inadditiontoastudyofrevolutionarytheory,philosophy,andpersonality.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS409-AmericanColonialHistoryThiscoursepresentsthehistoryofAmericafromcolonialtimestotheConstitutionalConventionof1787.Studentsexaminethepolitical,economic,andsocialdevelopmentoftheAmericancolonieswithspecialemphasisonthecomingoftheAmericanRevolutionandtheearlyIndependenceperiod.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS410-TwentiethCenturyUnitedStatesHistoryThiscoursestudiesthedomestichistoryoftheUnitedStatesinthetwentiethcenturywithemphasisonthepolitical,economic,andsocialfactorsthatchangedAmericafromarural,agrariannationtoanurban,industrial,technologicalstate.Offeredspring.3creditsHIS416-AmericaandtheVietnamWarThiscoursestudiestheUnitedStates’involvementintheVietnamWarthatincludespolitical,diplomatic,socialandmilitaryanalysisoftheconflictbothintheUnitedStatesandSoutheastAsia.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS419-TheHistoryofWomen’sandGenderStudiesThiscoursetakesaninterdisciplinaryapproachtotheglobalstudyofgender,sex,andsexuality.Topicsincludesexism,humansexuality,criticaltheory,genderstudies,post-colonialfeminism,andqueertheory.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS/POL420-UnitedStatesMilitaryandDiplomaticStudiesThiscoursepresentsthestudyofAmericanforeignrelationsfromtheRevolutionaryWartothepresent.CoursestressesdomesticandexternalfactorsinUnitedStateshistorythatledtoAmericanforeignpolicy.ThesecondhalfstressestheriseofAmericatoworldpowerinthetwentiethcentury.Thiscoursealsoconsidersthepurposeand
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functionsofthemilitaryinademocraticsociety,theuseofAmericanmilitaryinnationalsecurity,andtheevolutionoftheAmericanarmedforcesthroughmorethantwocenturiesofUnitedStateshistory.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS424-ComparativeSlaveryThiscourseprovidesacomparativeframeworktoexaminethedevelopmentofslaveryacrosstheglobe.StudentsexplorethehistoryofslaveryinAfrica,Asian,LatinAmerica,andNorthAmerica.Thecoursealsoexaminesslaveculturesandslaveresistancetoandeventualindependencefromtheexploitation.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS426-TheGildedAgeandtheProgressiveEraThiscoursepresentsthehistoryofAmericafromtheendofReconstructiontotheendofWorldWarI.StudentsexaminethesettlementoftheAmericanWest,theemergenceoftheindustrial“titans,”thegrowthofworker’sunions,theinfluxofimmigrantstoAmerica’srowingcities,andthePopulistandProgressivemovements.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS427-TheStruggleforBlackEqualityThiscoursewillexamineeffortstobreakdownraciallybasedsegregationandinequalityinWesternsocial,economic,political,andculturalarenas.Thiscoursewillanalyzetheseunitedeffortsthroughthelensofmoralandvalues-basedmotivationsthatledindividualsandgroupstochallengeexistinghegemonicstructures.ThecoursewillhighlightconnectionsamongWesternstrugglesfortherightsofblackpeoplesandbroaderPan-AfricananddiasporicbattlesfortherightsofpeopleofAfricandescent.Offeredasrequired.3creditsHIS428-NaziGermanyThiscoursepresentsthehistoryoftheriseandfallofNaziGermany.Offeredasneeded.3creditsHIS435-GenderandBlackProtestThiscourseexaminesBlackprotestmovements,particularlytheCivilRightsandBlackPowerMovements,throughthelensofgender.Particularattentionispaidtohowgendernormsandgenderrolesaffectedthesestrugglesforblackuplift.3creditsHIS439-WorldWarIIThiscoursecoversthehistoryoftheSecondWorldWar,beginningwithWorldWarIandtheTreatyofVersaillesandendingwithJapan’ssurrenderin1945.StudentsexaminethecausesofWorldWarII,America’sreactiontotheoutbreakofwarin1939,America’swareffortintheEuropeanandPacifictheaters,FranklinRoosevelt’swartimediplomacy,andtheAlliedvictoryovertheAxispowers.Offeredasrequired.(FormerlyofferedasHIS417.)3creditsR-HIS466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.1-3creditsHIS487-HistoriographySeminarThiscoursesurveyshistoricalwritingwithreadingsofthegreathistorians.Courseincludesextensivestudyofmodernhistoricalwritingarrangedaccordingtotype:political,social,economic,andsoforth.CourselimitedtoHistory,PoliticalScience,andAmericanStudiesmajors.Musthaveapprovalofinstructor.Offeredyearly,1.5
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creditsinfalland1.5creditsinspring.Studentsmustcompleteboth1.5-creditsegmentstoearnapassinggradeinthiscourse.3creditsHIS488-InternshipStudentshavetheopportunitytobeinvolvedwithaninternshipinamuseum,alibraryorhistoricalsite.CredittobearrangedHIS489-HistoryCurriculumandMethodsThiscourseisdesignedtohelppreparestudentstobecomesecondaryschoolsocialstudiesteachers.Courseworkwillinvolvethecreation,deliveryandevaluationofsocialstudieslessons.History489isrecommendedonlyforstudentswithastrongbackgroundinhistoryandgovernmentandadesiretoteachhighschoolormiddleschool.Courserequiredforthoseseekingsecondaryeducationcertificationinsocialstudies.Studentsnotenrolledinateacher-certificationprogrammusthavethepermissionoftheinstructor.Offeredfall.3creditsHIS499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedstudyofaspecialtopicofinteresttothestudentbutnotincludedintheregularcourseofferings.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
HRM-HumanResourcesManagement
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)HRM200-HumanResourcesManagementThisisasurveycoursethathelpsstudentsunderstandvariouselementstobeaddressedinmanaginganorganization’smostimportantresource,itsemployees.Studentslearnaboutareassuchashumancapital,staffingneeds,recruitingandhiring,EEO/AA,leadingworkgroups,compensationandbenefits,employeeevaluation,andevaluatingandimprovingperformance.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsHRM310-TrainingandDevelopmentThiscourseemphasizeshowtodeterminetrainingneedsanddesigntrainingsessionsthatareinterestingandeffective.Materialisalsoapplicabletocreatingandmakingimportantpresentationstopeersandsupervisors,aswellassubordinates.Prerequisite:Sophomoreorhigherclassstanding.OfferedSpring.3creditsHRM319-CompensationandBenefitAdministrationStudentsexaminetheestablishmentandadministrationofcompensationandbenefitprograms.Topicsincludesalarysurveys,jobdescriptions,andbenefitanalysis(health,life,pension,profitsharing,etc.).Prerequisite:BUS120.OfferedintheFall.3creditsHRM322-LaborRelationsThiscourseexaminestherelationshipofemployeesandtheirmanagers.Guestlecturers,casestudies,award-winningdocumentaries,andtextsareusedtogeneratelearningaboutsuchtopicsascurrenteventsinlaborrelations,whystrikesoccur,anddifferentresponsesmanagementcantaketowardeffortstounionize
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theircompanies.Studentsformteamsandlearnaboutcontractnegotiationsinsimulatedcollectivebargainingsessions.Prerequisite:BUS120orpermissionofinstructor.OfferedintheFall.3creditsHRM324-InternationalManagementThiscoursefocusesonhowinternationalmanagementdiffersfromdomesticmanagement.Studentsgainanoverallperspectiveoninternationalmanagement,learnaboutissuesininternationalplanning,studythefunctionofinternationalhumanresourcesmanagement,andlearnhowtomanageandleadpeopleininternationalorganizations.Prerequisite:BUS120.Offeredfall.3creditsHRM415-StaffingAnorganization’smostimportantresourceisitspeople.Managersandtheirorganizationscanonlybeasgoodastheirpeople.Intoday’shighlycompetitiveenvironment,careerscanbemadeorbrokenbasedonhoweffectivelymanagersandtheirorganizationsconductthestaffingprocess.Havingtherightstaffeffectshowmanagers/leadersexperiencetheworkplaceeveryday.Attheheartofthisprocessisanattempttoformmatchesbetweenpeopleandjobsthatresultinaneffective,satisfiedworkforce.Thiscourseteachesstudentsthestaffingactivitiesthatresultingoodperson/jobmatchesthathelpcreateproductive,positiveworkenvironments.Amustforthosewhowanttoadvancetheircareersbyhavingtherightpeopleintherightplaceattherighttime.Offeredspring,3creditsHRM424-OrganizationChangeandDevelopmentThiscourseteachesspecificstrategiesandapproachesforplanned,sustainedeffortstoimproveanorganization’scultureandthelivesofitsworkers.Studentslearntodiagnose/analyzesourcesofproblemsinorganizations.Thisisanimportantcoursegiventoday’snewbusinessenvironmentthatemphasizesorganizationalflexibilityandchangeasakeysurvivalstrategy.Students,workinginteams,applytheirlearningbyfacilitatingchangeinamockreal-worldworkgroup.Thepracticalaspectofthecourseistofocusuponimprovingstudent’ssoftskills.Prerequisites:BUS120andupper-classstanding.Offeredfall,3creditsHRM453-HumanResourcesManagementSeminarThecapstonecourseforhumanresourcesmajorsexaminingthecurrentrealitiesandthefuturetrendsinhumanresources.Variousassignmentshighlightthedifferentcomponentsofhumanresourcessuchasbenefitsandcompensation,traininganddevelopment,laborrelations,organizationalchange,andthelegalenvironment.AnemphasisisplacedonthefuturisticchallengesoftheAffordableCareAct,theGlobalizationofHRandHumanResourcesInformationSystems.Theculminationisthefinalprojectwhichisatotalevaluationofaregionalhumanresourcesdepartment.inaprofitornon-profitsetting.3credits,offeredspring.
INTE-Internship
(CenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopment)
INTE-201SophomoreInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinesssophomoresandisofferedinthefallsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE202-SophomoreInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinesssophomoresandisofferedinthespringsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.
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INTE203-Sophomore/JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinesssophomoresandjuniorsandisofferedinthesummersemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE211-SophomoreInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiessophomoresandisofferedinthefallsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE212-SophomoreInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiessophomoresandisofferedinthespringsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE213-Sophomore/JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiessophomoresandjuniorsandisofferedinthesummersemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE301-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessjuniorsandisofferedinthefallsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE302-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessjuniorsandisofferedinthespringsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE303-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessjuniorsandisofferedinthesummersemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE311-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiesjuniorsandisofferedinthefallsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE312-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiesjuniorsisofferedinthespringsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE313-JuniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiesjuniorsandisofferedinthesummersemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE401-SeniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessseniorsandisofferedinthefallsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.INTE402-SeniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessseniorsandisofferedinthespringsemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.
INTE-403SeniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtobusinessseniorsandisofferedinthesummersemester.Credit/NoCreditgradeisawarded.
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INTE411-SeniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiesseniorsandisofferedinthefallsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.INTE412-SeniorInternshipExperienceThecourseislimitedtoCommunicationandReligiousStudiesseniorsandisofferedinthespringsemester.Lettergradeisawarded.
IST-InformationScienceandTechnology
(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,InformationScienceandTechnologyDepartment)IST120-IntroductiontoComputersThiscomputerbasedmodulewillcovercourseinstructioningeneralcomputerinformationcoupledwithMicrosoftPowerPoint,MicrosoftWordandMicrosoftExcelbasicproficiencyfunctions.Thisisconductedusinganindividualizedinstructionalapproachinineitheraclassroomsettingorasaseriesofaself-pacedcomputermodules.StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST120andanyofIST121,122,or123.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.1.5creditsIST121-IntroductiontoComputers:PowerPointThiscomputerbasedmoduleisfocusedonanIntroductiontoComputersandMicrosoftPowerPoint.StudentsshouldbeabletoreachbasicproficiencyinPowerPointthatfocusesoncreatingPowerPointpresentations.Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.Prerequisite:Placementtestresult.StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST121andIST120.Fee.Offeredonlinefallandspring.0.5creditsIST122-IntroductiontoComputers:MSWordThiscomputerbasedmoduleisfocusedonMicrosoftWord.StudentsshouldbeabletoreachbasicproficiencyinWordthatfocusesonutilizingthedifferentaspects.Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.Prerequisite:Placementtestresult.StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST122andIST120.Fee.Offeredonlinefallandspring.0.5creditsIST123-IntroductiontoComputers:ExcelThiscomputerbasedmoduleisfocusedonMicrosoftExcel.StudentsshouldbeabletoreachbasicproficiencyinExcelthatfocusesonutilizingformulasandgraphs.Thisisaself-pacedcomputermodule.Prerequisite:Placementtestresult.StudentsmaynotenrollinbothIST123andIST120.Fee.Offeredonlinefallandspring.0.5creditsIST195-IntroductiontoProgrammingStudentsareintroducedtoprogrammingconceptsandprogrammingmethodologythroughtheuseofthepopularlanguageC++.Thiscoursesatisfiesoneofthemathematicsdegreeprogramrequirements.Prerequisites:CompletionofTechnologyLiteracyandeitherMAT107,MAT117orMAT130.Offeredspring.3creditsIST200-InternetProgrammingLanguagesThiscourseisanintroductiontoWeb-orientedprogramminglanguages.ThefocusisprimarilyontheHTMLandXHTMLprogramminglanguages.ThecoursealsowillincludetheuseofcommonscriptinglanguagesinconstructingdynamicWebpages.Prerequisite:IST195.Offeredspringofeven-numberedyears.3credits
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IST225-ComputerInformationSystemsThiscourseisanintroductiontocomputerinformationsystemsconcepts,hardware,softwareapplications,datacommunication,andthesocialandethicalissuessurroundingcomputersandinformationsystems.Coverageincludescurrenthardwareandsoftwaretechnologiesandissues,communications,networks,informationsystemsbasicsandtrends,object-orienteddesign,currentsystemandapplicationsoftware,internationalissues,andcareersincomputer-relatedfields.Prerequisite:IST195.Offeredfall.3creditsIST250-OperatingSystemsThiscoursecoverstheapplicationandtheorybehindthefunctionsofmultitaskingoperatingsystems(OS),suchasthekernel,processmanagement,managementofmemoryandfiles,schedulingofjobs,andcommunicationofperipherals.ThecoursewillexploreavarietyofmajoroperatingsystemssuchasMicrosoftWindows,Unix,Linux,andMacOS.Prerequisite:IST195.Offeredfallofodd-numberedyears.3creditsIST285-DataStructuresandAlgorithmsThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontodatastructures.Includedarearrays,pointers,strings,records,linkedlists,stacksandqueues,togetherwithalgorithmstomanipulatethem,aswellassearchingandsortingstrategies.Prerequisites:IST295.Offeredspringofeven-numberedyears.3creditsIST295-Object-OrientedProgrammingThiscourseusestheJavacomputerlanguagetostudyobject-orientedprogramming.Topicsincludedareclasses,inheritance,polymorphism,I/Ostreamsanddatafields.Prerequisite:IST195.Offeredfallofodd-numberedyears.3creditsIST300-DatabaseManagementSystemsIThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontodatabasesystemsdesignanddatamanagement.Conceptsandtechniquesrelatedtotheentity-relationshipmodelandrelationalsystems,normalization,networkandhierarchicalmodelsarecovered.Object-orienteddatabasesystems,datawarehousing,dataminingandbasicSQLalsowillbeintroduced.Prerequisite:IST225.Offeredfallofeven-numberedyears.3creditsIST305-DatabaseManagementSystemsIIThiscoursebuildsuponIST300,developingfurthertheconceptsofthedesignandimplementationofaccurateandeffectivedatabasesystems.ThiscourseprovidesadvancedcoverageofSQL,theuniversalquerylanguageforrelationaldatabases,aswellasPL/SQL,Oracle’sproceduralextensiontoSQL.Topicsincludetransactions,objects,controls,procedures,functions,andcursors.Extensivehands-onexperienceisfeaturedwithfocusonOraclesoftware.Prerequisite:IST300.Offeredspringofodd-numberedyears.3creditsIST315-Human-ComputerInteractionThiscoursefocusesonthedesignandevaluationofthehumaninteractionwithcomputerinformationsystems.Hardwareandsoftwaretechnologiesareusedindevelopinginterfaces.Methodsforacquiringuserrequirementsindesignarepresented.Modelsforevaluatinginterfacesareintroducedandapplied.Prerequisite:IST225.Offeredspringofodd-numberedyears.3creditsIST335-NetworkComputingThiscourseprovidesthefundamentalsofcomputernetworktechnologiesfromasystemsanalysisanddesignperspective,withemphasisontheInternetstack.Itpresentsanintroductiontodistributedcomputing,alongwiththenetworkanalysis,design,andmanagementprinciples.Majortopicsincludeanaloganddigitalnetworks,
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networkprotocols,switching,transmissionsystems,anddistributedapplications.Prerequisite:IST225.Offeredfallofeven-numberedyears.3creditsIST380-SystemsAnalysisandDesignIThisisthefirstoftwocoursescoveringSystemsAnalysisandDesign.ThiscoursecoversthePlanningandAnalysisphasesoftheSystemsDevelopmentLifecyclefocusedonlarge-scalebusinessorientedsystems.TopicsincludetheroleofInformationSystemsprofessionals,projectselection,requirementsgatheringandthemodelingofsystemsfromprocessanddataperspectives.Prerequisite:IST225.Offeredfallofeven-numberedyears.3creditsIST390-SystemsAnalysisandDesignIIThisisthesecondoftwocoursescoveringSystemsAnalysisandDesign.ThiscoursecoverstheDesignandImplementationphasesoftheSystemsDevelopmentLifecyclemovingfromabstractrequirementstoconcretefundamentalspecifications.Topicsincludethedesignofhardware,softwareanduserinterfacesandthetestingandfullroll-outoflargescaleworkinginformationsystems.Prerequisite:IST380.Offeredspringofodd-numberedyears.3creditsIST400-ProfessionalPracticeinInformationTechnologyStudentsareexpectedtodevelopanunderstandingoftheprofession,applyandexpandtheknowledgelearnedintheclassroomthroughaninternship,anddemonstrateprofessionalcommunicationandorganizationalskillsrequiredofasoon-to-bepractitioner.Theinternshiprequiresaminimumof10hoursperweekofinformationtechnologyworkexperienceinanappropriateorganization,underthesupervisionofaknowledgeableprofessionalandfacultyadvisor.Prerequisite:Limitedtojuniorsorseniorsinthemajorandwithpermissionofdepartmentchair.3creditsIST420-CapstoneProjectThiscoursepresentsasynthesis,integration,andapplicationoftheinitialstagesofthesystemsdevelopmentlifecycle(planning,analysis,modeling,andconceptualdesign)inthedevelopmentofareal-world,computer-basedinformationsystem.Prerequisite:Seniorstatusandpermissionofdepartmentchair.3creditsIST499-IndependentStudyAstudentworksinconjunctionwithafacultymemberonatopicnotcoveredinthecurriculum.Fee.Prerequisite:Permissionoftheinstructor,departmentchairoftheISTDepartmentandDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.Credittobearranged
ITA-Italian
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment)ITA101-IntroductoryItalianIThissequenceofintroductoryItalianpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenlanguageaswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandcultural
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informationinawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.CourseisopentostudentswithnopreviousexperiencewithItalian,orthosewithonlyoneortwoyearsofItalianinsecondaryschool.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsITA102-IntroductoryItalianIIThissequenceofintroductoryItalianpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenlanguageaswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationinawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.CourseisopentostudentswithnopreviousexperiencewithItalian,orthosewithonlyoneortwoyearsofItalianinsecondaryschool.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsITA201-IntermediateItalianIThiscourseemphasizesspokenandwrittenItalianwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionactivities,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,thevocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.Emphasisisonoralproficiencyandauralcomprehension.Prerequisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolorITA101or102.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsITA202-IntermediateItalianIIThiscourseemphasizesspokenandwrittenItalianwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionactivities,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,thevocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.Emphasisisonoralproficiencyandauralcomprehension.ITA202isacceptedforcredittowardtheminorwithapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Prerequisite:ITA201.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsITA203-ConversationandCompositionIThiscourseemphasizesoralpracticeandcompositiontoenhancecorrectusage,increasevocabulary,andimprovestyleandnaturalnessofexpression.Readingcomprehensionthroughliteratureandgrammarreviewarealsomajorcomponentsofthecourse.RequiredofallItalianmajorsandminors.Prerequisite:FouryearsofsecondaryschoolItalianorITA202orequivalent.ITA203andITA204arenon-sequentialandmaybetakeninanyorder.Offeredaccordingtostudentneedandinterest.3creditsITA204-ConversationandCompositionIIThiscourseemphasizesoralpracticeandcompositiontoenhancecorrectusage,increasevocabulary,andimprovestyleandnaturalnessofexpression.Readingcomprehensionthroughliteratureandgrammarreviewarealsomajorcomponentsofthecourse.RequiredofallItalianmajorsandminors.Prerequisite:ITA202or203orequivalent.ITA203andITA204arenon-sequentialandmaybetakeninanyorder.Offeredaccordingtostudentneedandinterest.3creditsITA400-SpecialTopicsThiscourseisdevotedtointensivestudyofaspecificareaofinterestinItalianliterature,cultureorsociety.Theinstructorwillchoosetopicspertinenttotheneedsofthestudentsenrolled.Prerequisites:ITA203and204(orequivalent)orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offeredasneeded.3creditsITA499-IndependentStudy
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ThiscourseisdevotedtoanindependentstudyandfurtherresearchofaspecificareaofinterestinItalianliterature,cultureorhistory.ThiscourseisintendedforItalianmajorsandminorsonly.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredasneeded.3credits
LAN-Language
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment)H-LAN/SPA301-HonorsLanguage/Spanish:DonQuixoteandtheArtofImaginationThisonlinecourseisastudyofCervantes’masterpiece,DonQuixote,andincludesanexaminationofcriticalandscholarlyapproachestothenovel.Particularattentionisgiventothecreativeprocessandtheimagination.Emphasisisplacedonthethemeofinjusticeandrecurrenttopicssuchasidentitycrisis,thepartnershipofopposites,appearanceversusreality,andidealismversusrealism.StudentsneednotspeakSpanishtotakethiscourse.ThetextandotherreadingselectionsareinEnglish.Spanishmajorsorminorswishingtofulfillelectivecreditsmustcompletealljournalentries,quizzes,themidtermpaperandthefinaloralpresentationinSpanish.Offereduponneedandsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAN400-SpecialTopicsThiscourseisdevotedtointensivestudyofaspecificareaofinterestinlanguage,cultureorsociety.Theinstructorwillchoosetopicspertinenttotheneedsofthestudentsenrolled.Creditbyarrangement.
LAS-LatinAmericanStudies
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment)LAS/SPA220-LatinosintheU.S.ThiscourseisanintensiveexaminationoftheLatino/aAmericansocietyintheU.S.MajorLatino/agroups(suchasPuertoRican,Mexican-American,Cubans,Dominicans,CentralAmericans,andColombians)willbestudiedwithemphasisontheinterconnectionsbetweenthesegroupsandmainstreamsociety.Therewillbeaspecialfocusonhowthesegroupshavenavigatedanddealtwiththeprejudiceanddiscriminationtheyhaveencountered.Thecoursewilldrawfromwritingsfrommultipledisciplinessuchasculturalstudies,sociology,andhistoryallofwhichwillbeaugmentedwithvariousfilmsanddocumentaries.Studentcommentaries,bothorallyandinwriting,arepresentedinEnglish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtoimprovetheirSpanishproficiency.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAS/SPA303-SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmericanCulturesthroughFilmThecourseexaminestheessentialmomentsofthehistory,politics,andcultureofthesocietiesofSpainandLatinAmerica;aspecialemphasiswillbeplacedontheconnectionsbetweenthedifferentregionsthatareseenas
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connectedby“Hispanismo”usingapostcolonialapproach.Thehybridnatureofthecoursepermitsstudentstoviewthedocumentariesandfilmsontheirowntime,andpreparewrittenworkoutsideofclassthatwillthenbediscussedintheface-to-faceclassroom.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtofulfillupto6creditstowardtheSpanishmajorandminor.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAS/SPA304-HistoryofSpanishAmericanCivilizationThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthehistoryandcultureofSpanishAmericancontinentfrompre-Columbiantimestothepresent.StudentsreflectupontheimpactoftheconquestintheNewWorld,thedevelopmentofthefirstcoloniesandsubsequentindependencemovements,whichculminatedwiththeestablishmentofnewnations.Thecoursehighlightsthemajorrevolutionarymovementsofthelastcenturyandtheirimpactontheideologicalandsocio-politicaldiscourseuptothepresent.Thecoursestudiestheroleofwomenacrossthecenturiesandtheircontributionstothestruggleforsocialjustice.Studentsexaminethepeople,economicchallenges,religion,literacyandartisticexpressionsthroughoutthecenturies.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.CourseisrecommendedtoallSpanishmajorsandminors.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAS/SPA307-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureISpanishAmericanauthorsfromcolonialtimestothefirstpartofthepastcenturyareappreciatedaestheticallyandanalyzedintheirliterary,cultural,politicalandsocialcontexts.StudentsareabletoexploreSpanishAmericantextsacrossgenresandconsidertheirconnectionstootherauthors,theirinfluenceonsubsequentliteraryexpression,andasvehiclesofsocialandpoliticaltransformation.Studentcommentaries,bothoralandinwriting,arepresentedinEnglishorSpanish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and/orSPA204.Coursesoffereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAS/SPA308-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureIISpanishAmericanauthorsfromthesecondpartofthepastcenturytothepresentareappreciatedaestheticallyandanalyzedintheirliterary,cultural,politicalandsocialcontexts.StudentsareabletoexploreSpanishAmericantextsacrossgenresandconsidertheirconnectionstootherauthors,theirinfluenceonsubsequentliteraryexpression,andasvehiclesofsocialandpoliticaltransformation.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and/orSPA204.Coursesoffereduponsufficientenrollmentperhapsalternateyearsinfallandspring.3creditsLAS/SPA315-IdentityPoliticsinLatinAmericaThecourseexamineshowidentitieshavebeenconstructedfromcolonialtimestothepresent;howdifferentpowerstructuresthroughoutthehistoryofLatinAmericahaveforgedandempoweredcertainidentitieswhiledenyingandevenviolentlysuppressingothers.Thecoursewillusedifferentmarkersofidentitysuchasrace,ethnicity,class,gender,sexualidentity,etc.toexaminehowthoseidentitiesareoftenhybridandmultidimensional.Thecoursewillconsiderhow“identitypolitics”havecometoencapsulateawidediversityofoppositionalmovementsincontemporaryLatinAmerica,markingatransitionawayfromthepreviousmomentofunified,“national-popular”projects.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtoimprovetheirSpanish
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proficiency.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsLAS/SPA460-MentoringinNorristownThisisaonetothreecreditmentoringexperiencewiththedepartment’scommunitypartner,theNorristownAreaSchoolDistrict.StudentsvolunteeroneafternoonaweektomentorLatinostudentsintheDistricttoreceiveonecreditofSpanishandareencouragedtorepeattheexperienceforuptothreecredits.Thisexperiencedoesnotfulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementandisintendedforstudentspursuingthemajor,minor,orcertificateinSpanishwithapprovalfromthedepartmentchair.Prerequisite:Approvalofdepartmentchair.Offeredfallandspring.1credit
LEAD/LDR-Leadership
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentDepartment)LEAD101-FoundationsofLeadershipStudentsareintroducedtotheoriesandmodelsofleadershipwhichemergedduringthe20thCenturyandcontinuetoevolvetodaywithanaddedfocusoncross-culturalleadership.3creditsLEAD212-GroupandTeamLeadershipThiscourseexaminesthedevelopment,implementationandimportanceofteamsandgroupsinorganizations.Leadingtheoriesandprocessesofteamandgroupbehaviorwillbeexamined.Particularattentionwillbepaidtotheroleofleadersinteamsandgroups.3creditsLEAD301-LeadershipInternshipTheinternshipisdesignedtohelpstudentsintegratewhattheyhavelearnedintheirstudiesofleadershipwithexperiencesingovernment,corporation,educational,nonprofitorothersettings.Theinternshipprovidesthemeanstohelpstudentstranslatetheoryintopractice.Theinternshiprequirementisgenerallycompletedduringthesecondsemesterjunioryearorfirstsemestersenioryear.3creditsLEAD302-LearningPortfolioDevelopmentThiscourseconsistsofrequiredreadingsandwritingintensiveassignmentsrelatedtocriticalreflection,learningtaxonomies,metacognition,argumentation,andbuildingrelevantsupport.Thecoursefocusesonbuildingalearningportfolioforalternativeassessmentoflearningbasedonstudents’priorlearningfromworkandcivicengagementexperiences.Studentswhocompletethiscoursecansubmittheportfoliotobeevaluatedforupto12additionalcollegecredits.3creditsLEAD303-GlobalLeadershipStudentsfocusonthinkingglobally,understandinginterculturalcommunicationandhowethics,philosophical,historicalandcontemporarymovementsaffectinterculturalunderstanding.MaintopicsincludethestudyofleadersthroughouttimewhohavehadbothapositiveandnegativeglobalimpactstretchingfromNobelPeacePrizeWinnerstodictators.(FormerlyLEAD202.)3credits
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LEAD306-CollegetoCareerConnectionsThiscourseguidesstudentsthroughself-discovery,self-directedresearch,andcareerdecision-makingprocessesthatwillhelpthemtounderstandtheconnectionsbetweenprofessionalgoalsandtheneedforleadershipinavarietyofsettings.Specificfocuswillbeonidentifyingandsettinglearninggoalstoimprovetechnology,communication,productivity,criticalthinking,quantitativereasoningandaccountabilityskillsthatformthehabitsofsuccessfulleadersandonmakingconnectionsbetweencourseworkandtheopportunitiesandchallengestheywillmeetbeyondtheclassroom.3creditsLDR533-CommunicationSkillsforLeadersIntegratingconceptsandtechniquesfromorganizationalbehavior,informationtechnology,interpersonalandgroupprocessesandlinguistics,thiscoursestresseshowtoinfluenceotherseffectivelythroughpersuasion,negotiationandcollaboration.Emphasisisplacedonbeinganeffectivelistenerandtranslatorofideasandopinions.3creditsLDR595-Leadership,Ethics,andOrganizationIntegrityThiscoursefocusesonthechallengesofbuildingandmaintainingethicalintegrityinacompetitiveorganizationalenvironment.Studentswilllearnthatethicalthinkingisanimportantleadershipskill,asourceoforganizationalstrengthandavaluablecorporateasset.Thecoursealsofocusesontheimportanceoforganizationalintegrity,strategiestobuildorganizationalintegrityandtheknowledge,skills,andconceptsneededtoleadhigh-integritycompanies.3credits
LIS-LiberalStudies
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartment)LIS/PHI280-GlobalEthics(V)Thiscourseexaminesglobaleconomicdisparitiesanddisparitiesofpower,andlooksatalternativeapproachesto
economicdevelopment.Itusesthelensofglobalhealthandneglectedtropicaldiseasestoexploreissuesofpoverty,
thestatusofwomen,andglobalcitizenship.Theemphasisisonengagementinglobaljusticethroughanin-depthinvestigationofaparticularhealthproblemasitaffectsAfricasouthoftheSahara.Priorfamiliaritywithbasicethical
theoriesisnotrequired.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsLIS/PHI312-PhilosophyonFilm(A)Thecourseexaminesthehugelypopularformofentertainmentoffilm.Thetitleofthecourseisintentionallyambiguous:thecourseisconcernedwith“philosophyonfilm”bothinthesenseofthephilosophicalissuesraisedinfilmsandinthesenseofwhatphilosophyhastosayaboutfilm.Studentslookatfilms,readaboutfilmsandmakefilms.Readingsincludephilosophiesraisedinthefilmsviewed.Studentsattempttogiveatleastprovisionalanswerstoquestionssuchas“Arefilmsinherentlyphilosophical?”and“Arefilmsmoreorlesseffectivethanwrittenworksforraisingcertainphilosophicalissues?”Offeredfall.3creditsLIS/PHI315-Ethics(V)
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Thiscourseoffersaphilosophicalinquiryintothenatureandmeaningofethicalvalues.Whatdoesitmeantobeagoodhumanbeing?Istherearationalwaytodeterminetheethicalrightnessandwrongnessofhumanactions?Whatroledohumanemotionsplayinourethicallives?Arethereethicalimplicationsbehindourpolitical,economic,andsociallives?Classicandcontemporaryviewsofethicswillbestudied.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsLIS/PHI320-PoliticalPhilosophy(H)StudentsreadselectionsfromtheclassicalpoliticalphilosophiesofPlato,Aristotle,Machiavelli,Hobbes,Locke,Rousseau,Marx,andMill.Thefocusisontherelationbetweenpoliticsandmorality,thecontemporaryproblemsofdemocracyandtheproblemofachievingbothwisdomandconsentingovernment.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsR-LIS466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainaliberalstudiesdisciplineunderfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,spring,orsummer.3credits
MAT-Mathematics
(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,MathematicsDepartment)MAT098-IntroductiontoContemporaryMathematicsThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoneedareviewofbasicarithmeticandalgebraictechniquesandproperties.Itisconductedusinganindividualizedinstructionalapproach.Topicsincludewholenumbers,primeandcompositenumbers,fractions,decimals,operationsonnumbers,expressionsandequations,realnumbersandtheirproperties,introductiontoalgebra,ratios,proportions,andsolutionsoflinearequations.StudentsmusthavewrittenpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartmenttoenrollinMAT098.AstudentmaynottakebothMAT098andMAT099.Meetthreetimesaweek.Additionaltimeworkingwiththeinstructoroutsideofclasstimeisrequired.Coursefee$115.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsforpurposesoffinancialaideligibilityandfull-timestudentstatus,notcountedtowardgraduation.MAT099-ContemporaryMathematicsIThiscoursecoversselectedtopicstostrengthenstudents’basicarithmeticandalgebraskills.Topicsincludeprimeandcompositenumbers,integers,orderofoperations,rationalandirrationalnumbers,realnumbersandtheirproperties,exponents,algebraicexpressions,linearequationsandinequalitiesinonevariable,quadraticequations,andproblemsolvingtechniques.StudentsmusthavewrittenpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartmenttoenrollinMAT099.AstudentmaynottakebothMAT098andMAT099.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsforpurposesoffinancialaideligibilityandfulltimestudentstatus,notcountedtowardgraduation.MAT107-QuantitativeMethodsThiscourseisanextensiontothefundamentalconceptsandprocessesofElementaryAlgebrafoundinMAT098/099,withanemphasisonproblem-solving.ItisdesignedtoprepareMAT098/099studentsfortherigorsofAlgebra/Trigonometryandtoprovideteachercertificationcandidateswiththebackgroundneededtopassthepre-
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professionaltests.Topicsincludefactoring;multiples;decimalandpercentnotation;exponentialnotation;orderofoperations;addition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivisionofrealnumbers;propertiesofrealnumbers;simplifyingexpressions;solvingequationsandinequalities;graphsandapplicationsoflinearandquadraticequations;operationsandfactoringofpolynomials;multiplying,simplifying,andsolvingrationalexpressions;applicationsusingrationalequationsandproportions;introductiontoradicalexpressions;multiplyingandsimplifyingradicalexpressions;systemsoflinearequations;andquadraticsfunctionsandtheirgraphs.MaybetakenonlywiththepermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT110-ContemporaryMathematicsIIThiscourseisacontinuationofMAT098andMAT099.Topicsincludelinesandsystemsoflinearequationswithapplications,geometry,functions,consumermathematicsandthemathematicsoffinance.Prerequisite:MAT098orMAT099.ThiscoursemaynotbetakenforcreditbystudentswhohavecompletedMAT113orhigherortheirequivalent.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT111-ContemporaryMathematicsIIIThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedMAT098or099andMAT110.Topicsincludesettheory,Venndiagrams,summarizingbivariatedatausingscatterplots,interpretationofthecorrelationcoefficient,countingprinciples,permutationsandcombinations,probability,statistics,andthenormaldistribution.Prerequisite:MAT110.ThiscoursemaynotbetakenforcreditbystudentswhohavecompletedMAT114,MAT118,MAT313,ortheirequivalents,withoutthepermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT113-ModernCollegeMathematicsIThiscoursepresentstopicsincludinglinearequationsandtheirgraphs,applicationsoflinearequations,themathematicsoffinance,systemsoflinearequations,andgeometry.ThiscoursemaynotbetakenforcreditbystudentswhohavecompletedMAT110,MAT117ortheirequivalentswithoutpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Note:MAT113and114maybetakenineitherorder.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT114-ModernCollegeMathematicsIIThiscoursepresentstopicsincludingsettheory,combinatorics,probability,statistics,thenormaldistributionandapplications.ThiscoursemaynotbetakenforcreditbystudentswhohavecompletedMAT111,MAT118,MAT313,ortheirequivalentswithoutthepermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Note:MAT113and114maybetakenineitherorder.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT117-AlgebraandTrigonometryThiscoursepresentsareviewofalgebra,includingfunctionsandgraphing,exponential,logarithmicandtrigonometricfunctionsandtheirgraphs.Applicationsarepresented.MaybetakenonlybystudentsplacedinthiscoursebythechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT118-IntroductiontoStatisticsThiscourseincludesdescriptivestatistics,measuresofcentraltendency,measuresofvariation,probability,thenormaldistributionandhypothesistesting.ThiscoursemaynotbetakenforcreditbystudentswhohavecompletedMAT111,MAT114,MAT313,ortheirequivalentswithoutthepermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.MaybetakenonlybystudentsplacedinthiscoursebythechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMAT130-CalculusI
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Thiscourseincludeslimits,continuity,differentiation,applicationsofthederivativeandantiderivatives.Prerequisite:MAT117orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfallandspring.4creditsMAT131-CalculusIIThiscourseincludesindeterminateforms,integration,applicationsofintegrals,techniquesofintegration,improperintegrals,andpolarcoordinates.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C-”orhigherinMAT130.Offeredfallandspring.4creditsMAT201-IntroductiontoLinearAlgebraThiscourseincludesthealgebraofmatrices,solutionsofsystemsoflinearequations,vectors,vectorspaces,innerproductspaces,orthogonality,lineartransformations,determinants,andeigenvaluesandeigenvectors.Prerequisite:MAT130.Offeredfall.3creditsMAT215-DiscreteMathematicsThiscourseincludedtopicschosenfromlogic,basicconceptsofproofs,thestructureofintegers,mathematicalinduction,Karnaughmaps,circuitdiagrams,settheory,numbertheory,probability,relationsincludingequivalencerelations,congruencerelations,functions,cardinality,anintroductiontographsandcode-theory,andalgebraicstructures.Offeredfall.(FormallyofferedasMAT310).3creditsMAT221-IntroductiontoMathematicalProofsThiscourseincludesanintroductiontologicanddescribesvarioustechniquesofmathematicalproofs,includingdirectproofs,proofsbycontrapositive,proofsbycontradictionandproofsbyinduction.Exampleswillbedrawnfrommanyareasofmathematics.Prerequisites:MAT131andMAT215orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredspring.3creditsMAT222-HistoryofMathematicsThiscourseexaminestheevolutionofmathematicsfromancientcivilizationsthroughmoderntimes.Topicsincludebutarenotlimitedtothehistoryofgeometry,calculus,probability,conics,andanalyticgeometry,logic,numbertheory,arithmeticandalgebraaswellasthemathematicianswhodevelopedtheseconcepts.Prerequisite:MAT130orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredspring.(FormerlyofferedasMAT402).3creditsMAT225-IntroductiontoTechnologyinMathematicsInthiscourse,studentswillbeintroducedtoavarietyoftechnologicaltoolsthatareusedinmathematicalanalysisandtypesetting,includinggraphingcalculators,MicrosoftWordEquationEditor,LaTex,Excel,ScientificWorkplace,Mathematica,andGeometer’sSketchpad.Prerequisite:MAT131orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfall.1creditMAT230-CalculusIIIThiscourseincludesthestudyofvectors,functionsofseveralvariables,partialdifferentiation,multipleintegralsandinfinitesequencesandseries.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C-”orhigherinMAT131.Offeredfall.4creditsMAT231-DifferentialEquationsThiscoursecoverstopicsincludingfirstorderdifferentialequations,homogeneousandnonhomogeneouslineardifferentialequations,systemsoflineardifferentialequationsandseriessolutions.Physicalapplicationsofdifferentialequationsarestudied.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C-”orhigherinMAT131.Offeredspring.4creditsMAT301-AbstractAlgebra
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Thiscoursecoverstopicsincludinggroups,rings,andfields.Prerequisite:MAT221orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredspring.3creditsMAT313-ProbabilityandStatisticsThiscoursepresentsbothdescriptiveandinferentialstatistics.Topicsincludedatacollectionandclassification,measuresofcentraltendencyandvariability,probabilityconcepts,discreteandcontinuousprobabilitydistributions,inferencesaboutmeans,variancesandproportions,confidenceintervals,andp-values.Prerequisite:MAT131orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredspring.(FormerlyofferedasMAT212).4creditsMAT389-TopicsinMathematicsAseriesofone-creditcoursesisdesignedtoexplorein-depthasingletopicinmathematics.Mosttopicsrelatetoelementaryorsecondaryschoolmathematics.Topicsmightincludebutarenotlimitedtothemetricsystem,calculatorsandcalculation,mathgames,Montessorimathematics,problemsolvinginmathematics,mathanxiety,mathtesting,andmathematicsandgender.Coursemayberepeatedforcreditiftopicsaredifferent.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.1creditpertopicMAT399-SeminarTheseminarcourseinvolvesthestudyofselectedtopics.Coursemayberepeatedforcreditiftopicsaredifferent.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsMAT401-NumericalAnalysisThiscoursecoverstopicsincludingnumericalsolutionsofnonlinearequations,polynomialapproximationoffunctions,interpolation,numericaldifferentiationandintegrationanderroranalysis.Prerequisite:MAT230.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsMAT406-NumberTheoryThecoursecoverstopicsincludingthepropertiesofdivisibility,primenumbers,congruences,Gaussianintegers,andDiophantineequations.Prerequisite:MAT221.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsMAT407-GeometryThiscoursecoverstopicsincludingEuclideangeometry,theparallelpostulate,hyperbolicgeometryandtransformationalgeometry.Prerequisite:MAT221orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfall.3creditsMAT410-RealAnalysisThiscoursecoverstopicsconcerningtheanalysisofsetsandsequencesofrealnumbersandreal-valuedfunctions.Specifictopicsincludecountability,limits,convergence,continuity,differentiation,andintegration.Prerequisites:MAT221andMAT230.Offeredfall.(FormerlyofferedasMAT305).3creditsMAT413-AdvancedStatisticsThiscoursecoverstopicsinstatisticalinferencebeyondthoseinMAT313,momentgeneratingfunctions,transformationsofrandomvariables,andtopicsinmultivariateprobabilitydistributions.Prerequisites:MAT230andMAT313.Offeredfall.3creditsMAT415-FinancialMathematics
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Thiscoursecoversthetimevalueofmoney,annuitiesandcashflows,loans,bonds,generalcashflowsandportfolios,immunizations,generalderivatives,options,forwardsandfutures,swaps,andhedgingandinvestmentstrategies.Prerequisites:MAT230,MAT313,FIN306andFIN371.Offeredfall.3creditsMAT430-ComplexVariablesThecoursecoversthearithmeticandalgebraicpropertiesofcomplexnumbers,regionsinthecomplexplane,functionsofacomplexvariable,mappings,analyticfunctionsandtheirproperties,andthederivativesandintegralsofcomplexfunctions.Prerequisites:MAT221andMAT230.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsMAT431-PartialDifferentialEquationsThecoursepresentsthederivationoftheheatandwaveequations,boundaryvalueproblems,themethodofseparationofvariables,eigenvaluesandeigenfunctions,theconstructionandpropertiesofFourierseries,andthemethodofeigenfunctionexpansiontosolvenonhomogeneouspartialdifferentialequations.Prerequisites:MAT230andMAT231.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsMAT489-MathematicsCurriculumandMethodsThiscourseexaminessecondaryschoolmathematicsprogramsstressingorganizationandpreparationofmaterialforinstruction.Thiscoursemaybetakenonlybystudentsseekingsecondarycertification.Thiscoursemaynotbeusedtosatisfythecoremathrequirement.Prerequisite:MAT313orpermissionofthechairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Offeredfall.3creditsMAT499-IndependentStudyTopicsarechoseninconjunctionwiththeinstructorandchairoftheMathematicsDepartment.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairoftheMathematicsDepartment,andDeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth.Fee.Offeredasneeded.Credittobearranged
MKT-Marketing
(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,BusinessDepartment)MKT230-PrinciplesofMarketingThiscourseoffersanoverviewoftheentiremarketingprocessfromthecreationofproductsandservicestothedisposalofproductsbythefinaluser.Amongthetopicscoveredare:newproductdevelopment,marketingresearch,productpromotion(advertising,publicity,salespromotionandpersonalselling),consumerbehavior,businesstobusinessandnonprofitmarketing,pricingtheproductandproductdistribution.Thiscourseisaprerequisiteformostoftheadvanced-levelmarketingcourses.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsMKT234-SportsMarketingThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidethestudentwithanoverviewofoneofthefastest-growingindustriesinthecountryandaroundtheglobe.IntheU.S.alone,itisa$350millionindustry.Topicstobeexploredincludethescopeofthesportsmarketingindustry,thestructureoftheindustry,applicationofbasicmarketingprinciplestotheindustry,marketingsegmentation,thesportsmarketingmix,understandingspectatorsasconsumers,managingsports“products,”productlifecycles,sportssponsorship,andthestrategicmarketingprocess.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredfall.3credits
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MKT290-ConsumerandBuyerBehaviorThiscourseexplorestheconsumerdecisionprocessandthemanyinfluencesthatimpacthowconsumersmaketheirpurchasingdecisions.Amongthetopicsdiscussedinthecourseareculturalinfluences,socialclass,personalinfluence,familyinfluences,andhowvarioussituationscanaffectconsumerpurchasingdecisions.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredfall.3creditsMKT345-E-andDirectMarketingThisisoneofthefastergrowingareasinmarketing.Subjectssuchasdirectmailmarketing,marketingontheinternet,magazineandotherprintmarketingmedia,anddirectresponseadvertisingonradioandtelevisionarediscussed.Prerequisite:MKT230.3creditsMKT348-SalesPromotionThiscoursepresentsthetheoriespluspracticalapplicationsfromsalespromotiontothesolutionofmarketingproblems,andthesearchfornewopportunities.Studentsexploreavarietyofpromotionalstrategiesincludingcouponing,sweepstakes,travelincentivesand“buyone/getonefree.”Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredfall3creditsMKT355-InternationalMarketingStudentsareintroducedtomultifacetedconceptsofdoingbusinessonaninternationalscale.Amongthetopicsintroducedarethecultural,legal,political,andeconomicenvironmenttobeexploredbeforedecidingwhetherornottoexpandbeyondU.S.borders.Alsodiscussedareinternationaldistribution,productdevelopment,advertising,andpromotion.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredspringandfall.3creditsMKT365–AdvertisingStudentsareintroducedtoadvertising,includingsocialandeconomicroles,theorganizationoftheadvertisingindustry,theadvertisingcampaign,marketdefinition,budget,evaluatingeffectiveness,creationofthemessage,andothertopics.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredspringandfall.3creditsMKT375-SalesandSalesmanshipStudentsareintroducedtosellingtheoriesandcontemporaryapproachestodevelopingeffectivecustomerrelationships,salespresentations,salesmanagement,andkeepingcustomersforalifetime.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredfall.3creditsMKT382-DevelopmentofNonprofitOrganizationsThiscoursecoversnonprofitmanagerialissueswithemphasisonfundraising,grantsmanship,financialplanning,andpublicvs.privatefundingsources.Prerequisite:MKT230.3creditsMKT400-DistributionofProductsandServicesThiscourseexploresthemethodsandcostsofmovingproductsanddeliveringservicesbothnationallyandinternationally.Amongthetopicsdiscussedaretransportation,warehousing,materialshandling,laboravailabilityandcosts,internationalfinance,andtradebarriers.Prerequisites:ECO132andMKT230.Offeredfall3creditsMKT401-MarketingResearchThiscoursediscussesmarketingresearchtechniquesincludingsurveydesign,datacollectionandpresentation,analysisofresultsandreportpreparation.Prerequisites:BUS221andMKT230.Offeredfall.3credits
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MKT406-RetailManagementThissurveycoursepresentsretailingasthefinalexchangeinthemarketingprocess.Thecoursecoverssuchtopicsastheretailenvironment,theconsumer,retailingcareers,humanresourcemanagementinretailing,sitelocation,storelayoutanddesign,themerchandisingmix,placing,inventoryanddistribution,promotion,salesandservicestrategies,andinternationalretailing.Prerequisite:MKT230.Offeredspring3creditsMKT452-MarketingSeminarThiscourseisdesignedtobringtogethereverythingthestudenthaslearnedaboutmarketing.Inaddition,thestudentseeshowtointegrateamarketingplanintothegeneralbusinessplanoflargeandsmallbusinessfirms.Prerequisite:Openonlytoseniorsmajoringinmarketing.Offeredspring.3credits
MUS-Music(SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia,GraphicDesignandFineArtsDepartment)MUS124-PrivatePianoThiscourseintroducesthestudenttothetechniquesofpianoplaying.Studentswilldevelopproficiencyinreadingtrebleandbassclefs,recognizebasicrhythmicpatterns,majorscales,keysignaturesandlearntoplaypianopiecesaccordingtotheirability.Studentswithpriorexperiencewillworkattheircurrentlevel.Classmeetsonceweeklyfor30minutes.Thiscoursecanberepeatedfor8.00credit(s).Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA124.)1-2creditspersemesterMUS128-VoiceDiscoverYOURvoice!PrivatevocalstudywillprovetobetailormadeforYOU.Enjoytheprocessofgettingtoknowyourvoiceatyourownpace.Forstudentswithpriorexperience,thelessonsarestructuredaroundeachperson’scurrentlevel.Classmeetsonceweeklyfor30minutes.Thiscoursecanberepeatedfor8.00credit(s).Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA128.)1-2creditspersemesterMUS141-GuitarStudentsreceiveprivateinstructionontheguitar.Alllevels,beginnerthroughadvanced,arewelcome.Thelessonsarestructuredaroundeachstudent’sexperiencelevel.Thecoursecoversmanystyles,includingRock,Pop,Jazz,andR&B,whilefocusingonmodemguitartechnique.Materialcoveredincludeschordaltechnique(rhythm),aswellasimprovisation(lead),readingmusic(standardmusicalnotation)andtheory.Thiscoursecanberepeatedfor8.00credit(s).Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA141.)1-2creditspersemesterMUS160-MusicTechnology&MediaScoringIThiscourseisahands-oncoursedesignedtoteachstudentsthefundamentalsofmusictechnology,composition,andmusicscoringtechniquesformedia.Studentswilluseapplytheirskillstocompletefocusedcreativeprojectsonabroadrangeoftechniques,topics,andthemesthatwilldemonstratetheirskillsandunderstandingofmusictechnologycompositionandediting.Studentwillalsolearnageneralsurveyofmusictechnologyterminology,history,tools,andconcepts.3creditsMUS200-ExperiencingtheArts(A)
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Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopanawarenessandenthusiasmforexploringtheartsaroundus.Variousartforms(spatial,temporal,andcomposite)areintroduced,discussedandexperiencedtherebyenablingthestudenttobecomepartofaneducatedandartisticallyawaresocietycapableofmakinginformedjudgmentsaboutthearts.Attendanceatprofessionalartseventsisrequired.3creditsMUS202-SurveyofMusic(A)ThiscoursesurveysmusicfromtheMiddleAgestomoderntimewithemphasisonmusicfromthelatebaroquetotheearly20thCentury.Focusedlisteningisstressedtoincreaseunderstandingandenjoymentofmusic.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA202.)3creditsMUS206-AmericanMusic(H)ThiscourseencouragesanappreciationofAmericanmusicallifefromcolonialtimestothepresent.Emphasisisonthemulti-facetedaspectsofAmerica’smusic:art,folk,jazz,popularsong,Broadwaymusical,andfilm.Lectureissupplementedwithrecordings,tapes,videosandliveperformances.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA206.)3creditsMUS208-JazzandItsHeritage(H)Thiscoursesurveysjazz,tracingitsdevelopmentfromAfricanandEuropeanmusicaltraditionstoitsfusionintoAmericanculture.Landmarkrecordingsofmajorjazzartistsareheard.Materialspresentedincluderagtimetorock.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA208.)3creditsMUS212-InterpretationoftheOperaThiscourseaddressesselectedoperasofcontrastingstyleandcharacter.Lectureissupplementedwithaudio,video,andliveperformance.(FormerlyofferedasFNA212.)3creditsMUS214-Music/CultureofSouthandSoutheastAsia(H)ThiscoursefocusesindepthonseveralrepresentativeculturesfromsouthandsoutheastAsia.ThetraditionalmusicofMalaysia,IndonesiaandIndiaisexaminedasahumanactivityindiversehistorical,social,andculturalcontexts.Films,videos,slides,soundrecordings,andliveperformancesareusedtobringthestudentascloseaspossibletotheculturebeingstudied.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA214.)3creditsMUS220-UniversityChorus(A)Thiscourseinvolvesthestudyandperformanceofmusicofdiversestyles.Noauditionisrequired.Groupperformspublicconcerteachsemester.Coursemayberepeatedforcreditormaybetakenasnon-credit.Offeredfallandspring.(FormerlyofferedasFNA220.)1.5creditsMUS300-ExperiencingtheArts(A)Studentsdevelopanawarenessandenthusiasmforexploringtheartsaroundthem.Variousartformsareintroduced(spatial,temporal,andcomposite).Attendanceatprofessionalperformancesandexhibitionsisrequired.(FormerlyofferedasFNA300.)3creditsMUS306-MasterpiecesofOrchestralMusicThiscoursefocusesonmajororchestralworks.Topicsincludesymphonies,concertos,suites,overtures,andtonepoems.Lectureissupplementedwithrecordings,tapes,andliveperformances.(FormerlyofferedasFNA306.)Offeredasneeded.3creditsMUS310-PerformingArtsinAmerica
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ThiscourseoffersanintroductiontoselectedperformingmediainAmericatoday.ParticularemphasisisonBroadwaymusicaltheater,operaanddance.Reading,lecture,televisionperformances,andanalysesofcriticalreviewsareincluded.Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.Offeredasneeded.(FormerlyofferedasFNA310.)3credits
PED-PhysicalEducation(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionDepartment)*Aspecificphysicaleducationactivitycoursemaynotberepeatedforcredit,andintercollegiateathletesmaynotreceivecreditforaphysicaleducationcourseassociatedwiththeirsport.AllPEDcoursesaregradedPass/Fail.PED100-BasketballThiscourseisdesignedforthebeginner.Thecoursecoversthefundamentalsofthesportandincludesacompetitivetournament.1creditPED103-TennisThiscourseisdesignedforthebeginner.Thecoursecoversthebasicsofthesportincludingscorekeeping,servingandvolleying.1creditPED104-PersonalFitnessThiscoursewillfamiliarizethestudentwithmanyapproachestobecomingandstayingphysicallyfit.Studentswilllearntodesigntheirownpersonalfitnessprogramstomeettheirindividualgoals.1creditPED106-PrinciplesofStrengthTrainingThiscourseaddressesthedifferentareasofstrengthtrainingandalsowillprovideorientationtodifferenttypesofstrengthtrainingequipment.Studentswilllearntodesignstrengthtrainingprogramsaccordingtodifferentgoalsandhealthstatus.1creditPED110-VolleyballThiscourseisdesignedforthebeginner.Thecoursecoversthebasicsofthesportincludingscorekeepingandserving.Therewillbeacompetitivetournament.1creditPED111-FirstAidandCPRThiscourseteachesthestudentbasic-levelfirstaidandCPR.Studentswillacquiretheknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforhandlingemergencies,suchascallingforhelp,keepingsomeonealive,reducingpainandminimizingtheconsequencesofinjuryorsuddenillnessuntilprofessionalmedicalhelparrives.AmericanRedCrosscertificationrequiresafee(approximately$25.00)forstudentsrequiringcertification.1creditPED114-LifeguardTrainingCertificationAmericanRedCrossCourse.UponcompletionofthiscourseparticipantswillbecertifiedinLifeguardTraining,StandardFirstAidandCPRfortheprofessionalrescuer.Prerequisite:Participantsmustbeabletoswim20lengthsofthepool,treadwaterfortwominutes,andretrievea10-poundweightfromthebottomofthepool.2creditsPED118-ZenYoga“Doless,accomplishmore...donothing,accomplisheverything.”Thewordyogameanstounite.Thiscoursewilladdresstheunityofthemind,body,andspirit.Moving,focused,andguidedmeditationscombinedwithancientexerciseanduniversalconceptualizationswillbethewaytorealizethe“self”inthejourneyofconsciousnessandenlightenment.1credit
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PED121-SoccerThiscourseisdesignedforthebeginner.Thecoursecoversthehistoryandfundamentalsofthesport,includingthebasicskillsforallpositions.Therewillbeacompetitivetournament.1creditPED123-PilatesPilatesisamethodofbodyconditioningdesignedtostretch,strengthenandlengthenthemusclesofthebodyemphasizingthecore.Thisformofexercisewascreatedtoimprovebalance,flexibilityandposture.Thematworkfocusesonthebody’scorestabilitywhileengagingtheabdominalmusclesandincorporatingarhythmicbreath.Thistechniquewilltrainthebodytoworkasaunitandwillgenerateasenseofwell-being.Inaslittleas10sessions,youwillfeelthedifference;in20,youwillseethedifference;andin30,youwillhaveanewbody.1credit
PED130–KayakingThispool-basedactivityclassisforthebeginner,oranyonewhowantstolearnbasickayakingstrokesandrolling.Thecourseincludesbasicskillsincludingforwardpaddling,drawandscullingstrokes,highandlowbracing,kayakersafety,andtheEskimorescueandroll.OpportunitiesforadventureprogramsthroughCabriniRecreationwillbeexplored,andavailableinadditiontothecourse.Nopreviousexperienceisrequired.1credit
PED131-OutdoorAdventureThismulti-activityclassisforthebeginner,oranyonewhowantstolearnaboutoutdooradventureactivitiesinthesurroundingarea.Theclasswillintroduceparticipantstoindoorrockclimbing,dayhiking,andwhitewaterrafting.OpportunitiesforotheradventureprogramsthroughCabriniRecreationwillbeexplored,andavailableinadditiontothecourse.Nopreviousexperienceisrequired.Acoursefeeof$30isrequiredandpayableatthefirstclassmeeting.1credit
PHI-Philosophy
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesDepartment)PHI100-IntroductiontoPhilosophy(V)Whatisphilosophy?Whatdoesitmeantobea“loverofwisdom?”Inthiscoursephilosophyisintroducedasawayofaskingverybasicquestionsaboutthevalueandlimitationsofhumanknowledge,thebasicmeaningofhumanvaluesandhowwemeasuretheethicalworthofhumanactions,andtheultimateperspectivesonone’sviewofrealityandlife.Philosophicalthinkerswhohaveofferedoriginalviewsonthesesubjectswillbestudiedtohelpstudentsdeveloptheirownopinions.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
PHI102-CriticalThinking(V)Thiscourseisaninquiryintothejustificationofknowledgeandvalueclaimsandtheirrelationshiptoeachother.Itintroducesconceptsofcriticalthinking,includingbackgroundknowledge,thewebofbelief,thelimitsofevidence,thenatureofproofandthetwinpitfallsofdogmatismandrelativism.Studentsarealsointroducedtosomebasicconceptsoflogicalthinkingsuchasthedifferencebetweendeductiveandinductivereasoning,reasoningaboutcauseandeffect,andsomecommonreasoningfallacies.Thecourseseekstoshowhowgoodcriticalthinkingcharacterizesbothscientificandmoralreasoning.Emphasisisonthinkingcriticallyaboutissuesfromeverydaylife.Offeredonline.3credits
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PHI105–Rhetoric(V)Thiscourseexaminesandcriticallyanalyzesrhetoric.TotheAncientGreeksrhetoric,ortheartofpersuasion,wasvaluedashighlyasphysicalprowessandwasconsideredanartworthyofpursuit.Itisperhapsself-evidentthattheabilitytocajole,convince,orcoaxothersisoneofthemostimportanttalentsonemightcultivate.Ineffect,rhetorichelpstoorganizeandstructurethinkingonawidearrayoftopics.Furthermore,acomprehensivegraspofrhetoricaltechniquesisbeneficial,notjustinlearningtopersuadeothers,butinguardingagainstunwantedpersuasion.Offeredfall.3credits
PHI201-HistoryofPhilosophy:AncientandMedieval(H)StudentsreviewphilosophicalquestionsandtheoriesfromGreekthoughttotheMiddleAges.ThiscourseemphasizesthephilosophiesofthePresocratics,Socrates,Plato,Aristotle,andtheMedievals.Courseisrequiredofallphilosophymajors.Offeredfall.3credits
PHI202-HistoryofPhilosophy-Modern(H)StudentsreviewphilosophicalquestionsandtheoriesfromtheearlymodernstoKant.Somecontemporaryapproachestoproblemsalsoareconsidered.ThecoursetreatsDescartesandContinentalrationalism,HumeandBritishempiricism,andculminationofrationalismandempiricisminKant’scriticalphilosophy.Courseisrequiredofallphilosophymajors.Offeredspring.3credits
PHI208-BiomedicalEthics(V)Thiscourseexaminestheethicaldilemmaspresentedbymodernmedicine,includingpatientautonomy,informedconsent,paternalism,lettingdie,scarcityofresources,abortion,andtherighttohealthcare.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
PHI211-BusinessEthicsStudentsexaminesuchbasicissuesastherelationshipbetweenmoralgoodnessandgoodbusinesspractice,theroleoftheindividualwithinanorganizationandthesocialobligationsofcorporations.Courseinvestigatesspecificissues,includingaffirmativeaction,cost-benefitanalysisandproductliabilityaswellasofferingacriticallookatthemarketitself.3credits
PHI223-ContemporaryMoralProblems(V)Abasicphilosophicalexaminationofsomecurrentproblemsthathavesurfacedincontemporarylifeandsociety.Theseproblemsmightincludeterrorismandtorture,abortion,capitalpunishment,faminerelief,thefutureoftheenvironment,animalrights,cloning,gender,andraceissues.Offeredfall.3credits
PHI224-Love(V)Thiscourseexaminesthenatureoflove.TheinquiryispatternedaftertheancientGreekconceptionsofloveas(1)philia–friendshipandfamiliallove;(2)eros–romanticlove;and(3)agape–divinelove.Thesevarietiesofloveareconsideredfromtheperspectivesofphilosophy,poetry,literature,history,religion,psychology,andcinema.Thecoursemovesfromtheancientandmedievalperiodstothemoderninordertoprojectacomprehensiveunderstandingofthevariousfeatures,significanceandvalueoflove.Offeredspring.3credits
PHI225-PhilosophyofSport(V)Thiscoursetakesupconceptualandethicalissuesaffectingthepracticeandprofessionalizationofsportsin
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contemporaryAmericansocietyandthefoundationalphilosophicalconceptsofgames,sport,andplay.Italsoconsidershownotionsoffairplay,cheating,sportsmanship,competition,etc.affectthesuccessfulpracticeofsports.Thesecondhalfofthecourseconsiderscontemporaryethicalissuesinprofessionalandcollegiatesportsincludingdisability,theuseofsteroidsandotherenhancements,whethertheNCAAshouldallowstudent-athletestobepaid,andracialstereotypes.Offeredfall.3credits
PHI226-EnvironmentalEthics(V)Thiscourseexaminesthevarioustraditionsthathaveshapedattitudestowardtheenvironment:thetraditionofhumandominionovernature,thetraditionofhumanstewardshipofnatureandtherecenttraditionthataccordsethicalstandingorevenrightstonature.Theroleofthesetraditionsincontributingtoand/orsolvingenvironmentalproblemsisthenconsidered.Finally,asketchofanenvironmentalethicsadequatetodealwithsuchproblemsaspollution,overpopulation,ourresponsibilityforfuturegenerations,endangeredspecies,andanimalrightsisoffered.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
PHI232-CriminalJusticeEthics(V)Thiscoursewillinvestigatetheprofessionalandethicalissuesthatarisewithineachsectorofthecriminaljusticesystem,focusingprimarilyonthoseissuesrelevanttothepolice,legalprofessionals,andcorrectionsofficers.Wewillconsidertheparticularethicalcodegoverningeachprofession,themoraldilemmaseachfaces,andparadigmcasesofmisconduct.Foundationaltothecoursewillbeconsiderationoftraditionalmoraltheoriesaswellasmajortheoriesofjustice.Thiscoursewasformerlycalled“Morality,Crime,andJustice.”Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits.
PHI275-GenderandSocialJustice(V)InthiscoursestudentswillexaminehowgenderinequalityandoppressionhaveaffecteddifferentgroupsofwomenthroughouthistoryaswellascurrentlyintheUnitedStatesandabroad.Tounderstandtheparticularwaysinwhichgendercomplicatesdiscussionsofsocialjusticethecoursealsoexamineshistoricalandcontemporarytextsaddressingwomen’soppressionandliberation.Thecoursealsoconsidershowotherintersectionalitiessuchasrace,ethnicity,class,sexuality,andreligionmakeachievinggenderjusticemorecomplex.Contemporaryissuestobeconsideredaretheportrayalsofwomeninthemedia;thechallengeswomenfaceinthefieldsofscience,engineering,andmath;genderrolesinthefamily;andwomenintheworkplace.Thiscoursewasformerlycalled“PhilosophyofWomen.”Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
PHI/LIS280-GlobalEthics(V)Thiscourseexaminesglobaleconomicdisparitiesanddisparitiesofpower,andlooksatalternativeapproachestoeconomicdevelopment.Itusesthelensofglobalhealthandneglectedtropicaldiseasestoexploreissuesofpoverty,thestatusofwomen,andglobalcitizenship.Theemphasisisonengagementinglobaljusticethroughanin-depthinvestigationofaparticularhealthproblemasitaffectsAfricasouthoftheSahara.Priorfamiliaritywithbasicethicaltheoriesisnotrequired.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
PHI301-PhilosophicalIssuesandtheLaw(H)Studentsareintroducedtobasicconceptsoflawincludingtherelationshipbetweenlawandmorality,thenatureoflegalreasoningandtheethicalproblemsofprofessionalpractice.Specialemphasisisplacedoncontemporaryissuesbeforethecourtssuchascivilrightsandaffirmativeaction,righttoprivacy,freespeechandthedeathpenalty.Recommendedforpre-lawstudents.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
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H-PHI302-HonorsPhilosophy:TheIdeaofBeauty/ThePhilosophyofArt(A)Theseminarexploresthehumanresponsetoaestheticvalues.Artformssuchaspainting,drama,andmusicareanalyzedinlightofthephilosophicalcontributionsofPlato,Aristotle,Hume,Kant,andothers.3credits
PHI303-LogicThiscourseisanintroductiontotraditionalAristotelianlogicandsymboliclogic.Emphasisisonthenatureofdeductivereasoningandformalsystemsofdeduction.CourseisrecommendedforLSATpreparationandrequiredofallphilosophymajors.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
PHI304-HistoryandPhilosophyofScienceThiscourseaddressescontemporaryissuesinthephilosophyofsciencethroughexaminationofexamplesfromthehistoryofscience.Theseissuesincludewhatitmeansforatheorytobescientific,thenatureofdiscovery,whatconstitutesascientifictheory,howtheoriesareconfirmed,andtheproblemsofinductivereasoning.Contemporaryissuesinscienceareusedtoillustratescientificpractice.Prerequisite:Twocoursesinphilosophyorpermissionoftheinstructor.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
H-PHI305-HonorsPhilosophy:Existentialism(I)ThiscourseoffersanexaminationofphilosophiesofKierkegaardandNietzscheaswellasanexpositionofmajorphenomenologistsasHusserl,Heidegger,andSartre.Courseissupplementedwithreadingsfromcontemporaryliterature.Prerequisite:Twocoursesinphilosophyorpermissionoftheinstructor.Offeredalternateyears.3credits
PHI/H-PHI306-Myths,Symbols,andImages/HonorsPhilosophy:Myths,Symbols,andImages(H)ThecourseexaminesavarietyofculturalmythologiessuchasNativeAmerican,LatinAmerican,Nordic,Greek,andAfricantodeterminethemeaningandsignificanceofthesemythsastheyrevealhumanexperiences.Theuseofmyths,symbolsandimagesareanalyzedwithinthecontextoftheculturalhistoryandasexpressionsofprofoundrelationshipsthathumankindbearwitheachotherandtheirsurroundings.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
PHI/COM307-EthicsandCommunication(V)Ethicaltheoriesareappliedtoactualcasesinthemediaindustry.Allaspectsofthemediaareconsidered:broadcastandprintmedia,advertisingandpublicrelations,aswellasentertainment.Studentsanalyzetheloyaltiesofcaseparticipantstounderstandtheunderlyingmoralvaluesandethicalprinciples.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
H-PHI/HIS309-HonorsHistory/Philosophy:BaseballandtheAmericanTradition(H)Withinthecontextofthegameofbaseball,thiscoursewillexaminesignificanthistorical/culturalaspectsofAmericanlife.Thehistoryofthegameitselfsetsthestageforanalyzingclassstratificationofrichandpoor;raceandgenderrelations;the“levelplayingfields”ofbaseballasabusiness;theinspiringinfluencethegamehashadonliteratureandtheartsandthepsychologyofthehumandramaoftriumphandtragedyplayedoutonandoffthefield.3credits
H-PHI310-HonorsPhilosophy:AmericanPhilosophy(H)ThiscourseanalyzesthephilosophicalwritingsofAmericanthinkersfromcolonialtimestothetwentiethcentury.Twofundamentalquestionsareaddressedthroughoutthecourse:Whatarethephilosophicaltheoriesthatsupport
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thedevelopmentofAmerica?IsthereauniquelyAmericanphilosophythatisindependentofEuropeanthinkers?Offeredspring,alternateyears.3credits
PHI/LIS312-PhilosophyonFilm(A)Thecourseexaminesthehugelypopularformofentertainmentoffilm.Thetitleofthecourseisintentionallyambiguous:thecourseisconcernedwith“philosophyonfilm”bothinthesenseofthephilosophicalissuesraisedinfilmsandinthesenseofwhatphilosophyhastosayaboutfilm.Studentslookatfilms,readaboutfilmsandmakefilms.Readingsincludephilosophiesraisedinthefilmsviewed.Studentsattempttogiveatleastprovisionalanswerstoquestionssuchas“Arefilmsinherentlyphilosophical?”and“Arefilmsmoreorlesseffectivethanwrittenworksforraisingcertainphilosophicalissues?”Offeredfall.3credits
PHI/LIS315-Ethics(V)Thiscourseoffersaphilosophicalinquiryintothenatureandmeaningofethicalvalues.Whatdoesitmeantobeagoodhumanbeing?Istherearationalwaytodeterminetheethicalrightnessandwrongnessofhumanactions?Whatroledohumanemotionsplayinourethicallives?Arethereethicalimplicationsbehindourpolitical,economicandsociallives?Classicandcontemporaryviewsofethicswillbestudied.Thiscourseisrequiredofallphilosophymajors.Prerequisite:Twocoursesinphilosophyorpermissionoftheinstructor.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
PHI/LIS320-PoliticalPhilosophy(H)StudentsreadselectionsfromtheclassicalpoliticalphilosophiesofPlato,Aristotle,Machiavelli,Hobbes,Locke,Rousseau,Marx,andMill.Thefocusisontherelationbetweenpoliticsandmorality,thecontemporaryproblemsofdemocracyandtheproblemofachievingbothwisdomandconsentingovernment.Prerequisite:Twocoursesinphilosophyorpermissionoftheinstructor.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
PHI325-TheIdeaofBeauty/ThePhilosophyofArt(A)Thecourseexploresthehumanresponsetoaestheticexperience.Artformssuchaspainting,dramaandmusicareanalyzedinlightofthephilosophicalcontributionsofPlato,Aristotle,Hume,Kant,andothers.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
PHI331-WarandTerrorismThecourseconsidersfundamentalcontemporaryquestions:whatconstitutesajustwar,whatisterrorism,andhowwarandterrorismdifferfromotherformsofviolence.Inansweringthesequestions,itwillconsiderwhatsocialandpoliticalcircumstancesprecipitateactsofwarandterrorism,howtodifferentiatebetweenfreedomfightersandwhatisajustified,ethicalresponsetoactsofterrorismandwarcrimes.Thecoursewillusetraditionalphilosophicaltexts,publicstatementsfromterroristgroups,films,newsdocumentsandbroadcasts,andtelevisionshows.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3credits
H-PHI335PhilosophyofMedicine(I)Thiscoursewillgivestudentsindepthexposuretothreeareasoflongstandingdebatewithinthephilosophyofmedicineincludingthenatureofdisease,thesocialconstructionofscientificknowledge,andthedeterminationoftheefficacyofmedicaltreatments.Throughcriticalexplorationandanalysisofthesetopicsstudentswilllearntoappreciatetheinexactnatureofmedicalknowledgeandcometounderstandwhyandhowmedicalfactsaresociallyconstructed.Attheendofthecoursestudentswillbeabletoapplytheprinciplesandconceptstheyhavelearnedtotheirpersonalexperience(s)withmedicalinstitutionsandprofessionals.Individual&Society.3credits
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PHI401-SpecialTopicsThiscoursecoversselectedtopicsfromthehistoryofphilosophysuchasPlato’slaterdialogues,KantandGermanidealism,contemporaryanalyticphilosophyandpostmodernism,andphilosophyofreligion.Prerequisites:PHI201andPHI202orpermissionoftheinstructor.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3credits
R-PHI466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Requiredofallseniorphilosophymajors.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,springorsummer.1-3credits
PHI499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedstudyonatopicofinteresttothestudentbutnotincludedintheregularcourseofferings.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
PHY-Physics
(SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth,ScienceDepartment)PHY101-GeneralPhysicsI(S)Thiscoursecoversthebasicconceptsofmechanics,includingvectors,motionthroughspaceandtime,rotation,mass,forces(e.g.,gravity),friction,conservationofenergyandmomentum,torque,andfluiddynamics(density,pressure,motion,andviscosity).LimitedtomajorsinBiology,Chemistry,andMathematics.Prerequisites:MAT117orplacementintoMAT130orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredfall.4creditsPHY102-GeneralPhysicsII(S)Thiscoursecoverstopicsincludingharmonicmotion,waves,sound,electrostatics,electriccircuits,electromagnetism,electromagneticwaves,optics,andatomicandnuclearstructure.LimitedtomajorsinBiology,Chemistry,andMathematics.Prerequisite:PHY101,earninga“C-”orhigher.Threehourslecture,threehourslab.Labfee.Offeredspring.4creditsPHY111--UniversityPhysicsIThiscourseisacalculus-basedintroductiontotheprinciplesofphysics.Topicsincludemotioninoneandmanydimensions,Newtonianmechanics,energy,momentum,collisions,rotation,gravitation,oscillations,andwaves.LimitedtomajorsinChemistry,Mathematics,andBiology.Prerequisites:Completionwitha“C-”orhigherorco-registrationofMAT131.Offeredfall,alternateyears.4credits.PHY112--UniversityPhysicsIIThiscourseisparttwoofacalculus-basedintroductiontotheprinciplesofphysics.Topicsincludeelectriccharge,electricpotential,vectorfields,electricfields,Gauss'sLaw,resistance,capacitance,DCandACcurrent,induction,magneticfieldsandforces,circuitnetworks,electromagnetism,light,andoptics.LimitedtomajorsinChemistry,
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Mathematics,andBiology.Prerequisites:MAT131andPHY111,bothwitha“C-”orhigher.Offeredspring,alternateyears.4credits.PHY120-PhysicalScienceforElementaryTeachers(S)Thiscourse,designedspecificallyforeducationmajors,integratessciencecontentrequiredbythenationalandstateacademicstandardsforscienceeducationwithcurrentpedagogicalstrategies.Topicsincludemeteorology,geology,spacescience,atomsandmolecules,chemicalchanges,propertiesofmatter,energyandmotion,electricity,andmagnetism.LimitedtostudentsmajoringinPre-K-4,MiddleLevel(4-8)andSpecialEducation.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Co-requisite:ELE386.Threeandone-halfhoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredfall.3.5creditsPHY170-PhysicsforEveryone(S)Thiscourseisdesignedfornon-sciencemajorsandcoversbasicphysicsconceptsthroughproblem-solvingwithhands-onsystems.Usingreal-worldexamplesstudentswilllearnabouttheconceptsofNewton'sLawsofMotion,energy,simplemachines,electricity,magnetism,light,andsound.Studentswilluseandstudy3Dprintingasamodeloftheseconcepts.Limitedtonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredoccasionally.3creditsPHY173-Astronomy(S)Thiscourseisdesignedfornon-sciencemajorsandcoversbasicconceptsofmodernastronomy.Completionofthiscoursewillprovidestudentswithacomprehensiveunderstandingoftopicssuchastheorigin,structureandevolutionoftheuniverse,stellarevolution,supernovae,blackholes,galacticevolution,constellations,thesolarsystem,eclipses,aswellasothertypesofcelestialbodiesandphenomena.Limitedtonon-sciencemajors.Prerequisite:Completionofquantitativeliteracyrequirement.Threehoursintegratedlecture/lab.Labfee.Offeredoccasionally.3credits
POL-PoliticalScience
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,HistoryandPoliticalScienceDepartment)POL202-AfricanPoliticsThiscourseoffersareviewandin-depthanalysisofthemajorsocial,economic,andpoliticaldevelopmentsinAfricasince1900.Particularattentionwillbepaidtosub-SaharanAfrica'sculturalinstitutionsandthecontinent’shistoryofcolonization,de-colonization,andnationbuilding.Recenttopicsthatwillbecoveredincludeneo-colonialismandglobalization.3creditsPOL205-IntroductiontoPoliticalScience(I)Thiscoursepresentsananalysisofthebasicdefinitions,conceptsandtheoriesofpoliticalscienceemphasizingtheirrelationshiptotheAmericanpoliticalsystem.Courseisrequiredofallpoliticalsciencemajors.Offeredfall.3credits
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POL206-ComparativeGovernment(I)Thiscoursecomparesinstitutionsandprocessesincontemporarypoliticalsystems:democracies,totalitarianregimes,andemergingnations.England,France,WestGermany,theSovietUnion,China,andthenewnationsofAfricaareexamined.Courserequiredofallpoliticalsciencemajors.Offeredspring.3creditsPOL213-ConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesThiscoursepresentsananalyticalsurveyofthefundamentalconceptsandprinciplesembodiedintheConstitution,especiallyhistoricaldevelopment,theboundariesofpower,judicialreview,civilliberties,andconstitutionallaw.Thiscourseisacriticaltreatmentofconstitutionalproblemswithrelationtocurrentpoliticalandsocialtrends.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsPOL215-PoliticsofRussiaandtheEurasianStatesThiscourseexaminesthepoliticalcultures,thehistories,theeconomiesandthesocialpoliciesoftheformerrepublicsoftheSovietUnion.EmphasisisplacedonthedisintegrationoftheSovietUnionandthedemiseoftheCommunistParty.Thecourseemployscomparativeanalysistoinvestigatethegovernmentstructures,policiesandproblemsofRussia,Lithuania,Georgia,andUzbekistan.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsPOL230-CurrentEvents(I)Thiscourseasksstudentstodiscoverwhatisgoingonintheworld,whereitisgoingonandwhy.Studentsstudysourcesofinformation,identifyimportantstoriesoftheweek,tracecontinuingstories,andreviewmajorheadlinestoriesofthepresentyearandthelast20years.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPOL261-PoliticalIdeologies(V)Thiscourseexaminesawidespectrumofpoliticalvaluesandbeliefsthroughexploringaplethoraofpoliticalideologies.Throughtheirexploration,studentscometounderstandtherolepoliticalvaluesplayindeterminingthequalityofhumanactions,aswellashowdifferentvaluesimpactcooperationandconflict.Studentswillidentifytheirownpoliticalbeliefsandcritiquepoliticalideologiesinlightofthosebeliefs.Thiscoursealsoexaminestheprocessthroughwhichasocietysocializesitscitizensintoitsmainstreambeliefsystem.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL265/CCA212-InternationalScienceandPoliticsinSociety(S)Thiscourseprovidesanon-sciencemajorwithafoundationofscientificknowledgeandappliesthisknowledgetomanycontemporaryscience-relatedpolicyissuesandtheirimpactonthesocietiesinwhichwelive.Inadditiontosomebasicchemicalprinciples,lecturesmightincludetopicssuchastheage,composition,andevolutionoftheuniverse,climatechange,polymers,acidrain,depletionoftheozonelayer,drugsandpharmaceuticals,andHIV/AIDS.Studentswillparticipateinbasicsciencelaboratoriesforproceduresandtechniquesassociatedwithcontemporaryexperimentalchemistryatalevelsuitableforthenon-sciencemajor.Basiclaboratoryskillssuchaslaboratorysafetyprotocol,howtoprepareandhandlelaboratoryreagentsandsolutions,carryingoutmeasurementsandanalysesusinglaboratoryequipment,andproblemsolvingwillbedeveloped.Studentswillvisitsomeorganizationsthatareonthecuttingedgeofscienceresearch,education,andpolicymaking.Thiscoursewillteachstudentsthebasicsofhowglobalpolicyissuesareaddressedincludingtheroleofinternationalorganizations,governments,andtheprivatesectorinsolvingissueswithglobalsignificance.Thenine-daystudyabroadcomponenttoFranceandSwitzerlandispartofthiscourse.Fee.3creditsPOL269-SpecialTopicsinPoliticalScience
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Theinstructorselectsthecontentofthiscoursetomeettheneedsofstudentsandtoprovideopportunitiestoexperimentincreativeteaching.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL271-PoliticsofDevelopingCountriesThiscourseexaminestheissuesandproblemsfacedbydevelopingcountriesinthecontemporaryinternationalarena.Thecoursecontentintroducesstudentstodifferentculturesandmodelsofpolitical/economicdevelopmentwhileencouragingtoleranceandrespectforotherpeoplesandtheirsocieties.Studentswillbeexposedtothesocialjusticeandhumanrightsissuesinherentindevelopment.Thecourseemploysaninterdisciplinaryperspectivetoinvestigateandoffersolutionstotheproblemsfacedbydevelopingcountries.Offeredeveryotherfall.3creditsPOL272-EnvironmentalPoliticsI:U.S.Policy(V)Thiscourseexaminesthepoliticssurroundingenvironmentalissuesandtheprocessofenvironmentalpolicymaking.Thefocusofthecoursewillbeattheinternationallevel,butU.S.domesticpoliciesandissues,aswellasU.S.foreignpolicyonenvironmentalissuesplayakeyroleinthisagenda.Thecoursewillfocusoncurrentenvironmentalissueswithaprimaryfocusonclimatechange.Withinthisframework,studentswilllearnabouttheinstitutionsthatbothinfluenceandnegotiatesuchpoliciesaswellastheprocessbywhichpoliciesaremade.Usingclimatechangeasamodel,studentswillgainacomprehensiveknowledgeonhowenvironmentalissuesareperceivedandaddressedasissueswithglobalimpact.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL273-EnvironmentalPoliticsII:GlobalPolicy(V)ThiscourseisacontinuationofEnvironmentalPoliticsI.Focusingmostlyoncontemporaryenvironmentalissueslikeclimatechange,climate-inducedmigration,naturaldisasters,andtheimpactoftheseissuesonpovertyandmeetingglobaltargets.Indoingso,studentswillexaminetherolesofinternationalorganizations,countrygovernments,andcivilsocietyinmeetingthesetargetsandaddressingthesevitalenvironmentalissues.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL275-ComparativeEconomicsThiscourseprovidesacomparativeanalysisoftheworld’smajoreconomicsystemsandtheireffectsonthepoliticalandsocialstructuresofindividualnation-states.Commonglobaleco-politicalproblemsareexaminedanddiscussedfrombothatheoreticalandpracticalframework.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsPOL280-PoliticsandtheArtsThecourseisdesignedasanexplorationofhowvariousartsinfluenceandportraypoliticsoftheirera.Assuch,thecoursefocusesonthreeareaswithinthearts:1)visualarts;2)music;and3)film.Withineachoftheseareas,thecoursefamiliarizesstudentswiththemajorpoliticalissuesofvarioustimeperiodsincludingtheAmericancolonialperiod,theRomanticEra,theTwentiethCentury,andtheContemporaryPeriod.Offeredasneeded.3creditsH-POL301-HonorsPoliticalScience:TerrorismThiscourseoffersaninvestigationandanalysisoftheroleandfunctionsterrorismplaysincontemporarysociety.Thiscourseexaminesthehistoricalrootsofterrorismandattemptstodefinethedifferencesbetweenterroristsandfreedomfightersaswellasbetweenstate-sponsoredactsofviolenceandthoseperformedbynon-stategroupsandindividuals.Emphasisisplacedonthecausesofterrorism,theimpactofterrorismoninternationalpoliticsandevaluatingthestrategiesofdealingwithactsofterrorism.Theethicsandjustificationofterrorismalsoarecriticallyappraised.Offeredspring.3creditsPOL/BUS307-PublicFinance
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Thiscoursedealswithpublicfinanceatthefederal,state,andlocallevel.Itisanintroductorycourseintothemainissuesfacingthepublicarena,suchastaxequityandincidenceforalltypesoftaxes,allocationandefficiencyofpublicgoods,andthebudgetingandallocationprocessoftheFiscalFederalismsystemintheUnitedStates.Offeredspring,oddnumberedyears.3creditsPOL314-ConstitutionalLawThis3creditundergraduatecourseisintendedtofamiliarizethestudentwiththedevelopmentandsubstanceofUSConstitutionalLaw,andimportantconstitutionalissuesimpactingthebodypolitictoday.Issuessuchasequalprotectionlaw,issuesrelatedtocriminallawandprocedurearisingundertheBillofRightsandthedevelopingrightofprivacywillbeemphasized.StudentswillstudyportionsoftheactualtextofcasesthathavebeendecidedbytheUSSupremeCourt.AcaseonthecurrentSupremeCourtdocketwillalsobetrackedandstudied.Studentswillreadthebriefsfiledinthecase,willlisteninclasstoMP3/audiofilesoftheactualoralargument,andeachstudentwillwriteanopinion‘deciding’thecaseasiftheywereaSupremeCourtJustice.Sophomoresandfreshmanmaytakethecoursewithconsentoftheiracademicadviser.3creditsPOL315-IntroductiontoInternationalRelationsStudentsaddressdynamicforcesofinternationalpoliticsconcentratingonthosefactorsthataffectrelationsamongnationssuchasthebalanceofpower,diplomacy,warandpeace,sovereignty,andinternationalorganization,andlaw.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsPOL316-TheAmericanPresidencyThiscourseoffersadescriptionandanalysisofthebasicrolesandfunctionsofthepresident.SpecialattentionispaidtotheevolutionoftheExecutiveBranchandespeciallythepresidentialroleinforeignpolicydecision-making.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsPOL317-AmericanPoliticalPartiesThiscourseaddressestheevolution,organization,functionandpurposesofAmericanpoliticalpartiesonthenational,state,andlocallevels.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL318-TheFederalJudiciaryStudentslearnaboutthefederalcourtsystemanditsrelationtopublicpolicyformation.Topicsincludejurisdictionandaccess,judicialdecision-making,therelationshipofstatutoryandconstitutionalinterpretationtopolicy,andthecompatibilityofjudicialreviewanddemocracy.Lecture-discussion.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsPOL324-PublicAdministrationThiscoursepresentsanoverviewofthescopeandfunctionsofpublicadministrationaswellasadevelopmentalhistoryofthediscipline.Therewillbeanextensiveanalysisoftheconceptsandtheoriesofpublicadministrationincludingsystemstheory,decision-makingtheory,typologiesoforganizationaltheory,conflicttheory,andclinicalapproachestoadministrationanalysis.Studentsalsoexaminethemajorpublicandprivateinstitutionsformingtheenvironmentwithwhichpublicadministrationmustinteract.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsPOL325-HealthPoliticsThiscourseexaminesthepoliticssurroundinghealthissuesandtheprocessofmakinghealthpolicyintheUnitedStatesandthroughglobalentities.ThecoursewillbeginwithahistoryofhealthpoliticsintheUnitedStatesincludingtheoriginsofourhealthsystem,thechangesthathaveoccurredovertimeandtheissuesthatarerelevanttotoday’shealthpoliticssuchasthenationalhealthcarecoveragedebate.Fromthere,studentswillalso
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learnhowselectcasecountriesdifferentfromtheUnitedStatesintheirprovisionofhealthcareaswellaslearnaboutthevariousinternationalorganizationsthatworkonhealthcareglobally.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL330-StateandLocalGovernment(I)ThecourseisdesignedasanoverviewoftheroleofthestatesinthebroaderAmericanpoliticalexperienceandfamiliarizesstudentswiththemajorissuessurroundingAmericanstatepolitics.Usingacomparativeanalysisofthegeneralstructure,politics,andpolicyacrossthefiftystates,thecoursefocusesonU.S.statepolitics,asawhole,ratherthanonspecificstates.Somestates,suchasPennsylvania,arehighlightedascasesthroughoutthecourse.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL400-SpecialTopicsinPoliticalScienceTheinstructorselectsthecontentofthisupper-divisioncoursetomeettheneedsofstudentsandtoprovideforexperimentalcourseworkattheadvancedlevel.Forspecificinformationaboutcoursecontenteachsemester,consultthedepartmentchair.Offeredasneeded.3creditsPOL/HIS420-UnitedStatesMilitaryandDiplomaticStudiesThiscoursepresentsthestudyofAmericanforeignrelationsfromtheRevolutionaryWartothepresent.CoursestressesdomesticandexternalfactorsinUnitedStateshistorythatledtoAmericanforeignpolicy.ThesecondhalfstressestheriseofAmericatoworldpowerinthetwentiethcentury.Thiscoursealsoconsidersthepurposeandfunctionsofthemilitaryinademocraticsociety,theuseofAmericanmilitaryinnationalsecurity,andtheevolutionoftheAmericanarmedforcesthroughmorethantwocenturiesofUnitedStateshistory.Offeredfall.3creditsPOL487-PoliticalScienceMethodsThefocusofthiscourseisonqualitativemethodologiesandmixedmethodologiesforpoliticalscience.Thecourseexploresthetechniques,strengths,andlimitationsofsuchmethodologiesasitappliestopoliticalscienceresearch.Theoretical,aswellaspractical,caseexamplesareexploredtodemonstratevariousmethodstothestudentresearcher.CasestudiesaredrawnfromAmericanpolitics,internationalrelations,comparativepolitics,andpublicpolicy.Thegoalofthecourseistoprepareundergraduatestudentsforstudyatthegraduatelevelandgenerallyimproveresearchtechniquesandunderstandingforthesocialsciences.3creditsPOL488-InternshipStudentsmayparticipateinaninternshipincareerorgraduateschool-orientedfield.Thiscourseisgradedonapass/failbasisonly.Offeredfallandspring.CredittobearrangedPOL499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedstudyofaspecialtopicofinteresttothestudent,notgenerallyincludedintheregularcourseofferings.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
PSY-Psychology
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,PsychologyDepartment)
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PSY101-IntroductiontoPsychologyStudentsareintroducedtothescientificstudyofhumanbehavior.Specialattentionisgiventothebiological,psychological,andsocialprocessesunderlyinghumanbehaviorwithintheframeworkofmodernpsychologicalresearch.SatisfiestheIndividualandSocietyExplorationsRequirementfornon-psychologymajors.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPSY201–MetacognitionforLeadershipMetacognitioncanbeconsidered“thinkingaboutthinking,”involvingself-awarenessandreflection.Self-awarenessiscloselytiedtolearning,leadership,personalsuccess,andachievement.Individualsmaydifferintheirsocial,emotional,andcognitiveawareness,thusstudentswillexplorepersonalassessmentsofsuchandtrackbothformativeandsummativegrowthaswelearnmoreaboutmetacognitivetheoriesandpractice.Particularattentionwillbepaidtoself-awarenessasanaspectofleadership,asarequirementfortheLeadershipminor.Studentswillalsoengageinmanymetacognitiveactivitiesthatallowreflectiononpersonalcognition.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPSY202-PersonalityTheoriesThemajortheoristswhohavesoughttoanswerthecontroversialquestionsconcerninghumanpersonalityareencounteredinacomprehensivemanner.Studentsareencouragedtodeveloptheabilitytocritiquethesetheoriststhroughguidedexercisesinself-analysis.Sometheoreticalapproachesstudiedincludepsychoanalytic,behavioral,humanistic,andcognitive.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY203-DevelopmentalPsychologyIStudentsexaminethedevelopmentofthehumanbeingthroughconception,birth,infancy,earlychildhood,elementaryschoolage,andearlyadolescence.Majortheoriesofhumandevelopmentareexplored.Topicsfordiscussionincludecriticaldevelopmentalandcontroversialissues.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPSY204-DevelopmentalPsychologyIIThiscourseaddressestheeffectofageonpsychologicalprocessesoftheindividualfromadolescencethroughtheadultlifespan.Topicstobecoveredincludelanguage,cognition,perception,motorcontrolandsocialrelationsprovidingacomprehensivebackgroundforstudentstounderstandtheimpactofaginginthedailylivesofindividuals-fromtheworkplace,familytopublicpolicymatters.Prerequisite:PSY101andCo-requisite:PSY203orPSY320.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsH-PSY260-SocialIdentityandPsychologicalDevelopmentThiscoursewillprovideastudyofhowrace,class,andgendercaninfluenceanindividual’spsychological,social,andeducationalexperiences.Studentswillexplorehowsocietalmessagesaboutrace,class,andgenderhelptoshapeanindividual’sworldviewandwhattheyseeaspossibleforthemselves.Specialattentionwillbegiventoschools,parents,andmediaasagentsofrace,class,andgendersocialization.Wealsowillfocusonhowoureducationalandlifeexperiences/opportunitiesaredifferentforvariousrace,class,andgendergroups.Studentswillbepromptedtothinkaboutsocietalandinstitutionalchangesthatcouldprovideequalopportunitiesforallhumanbeingsregardlessofrace,class,andgender.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredfallalternateyears.3creditsPSY271-StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesIThisisacomputer-intensivecoursethatinstructsstudentsintheuseofdescriptiveandinferentialstatisticscommonlyusedinthesocialandbehavioralsciences.Topicsincludemeasuresofcentraltendency,variability,
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graphingtechniques,probability,hypothesestesting,t-tests.StudentsarerequiredtocreateaportfolioofstatisticalanalysestodemonstratetheircompetenceintheuseofavarietyofdescriptiveandinferentialtechniquesusingIBMSPSSsoftware.ThiscourseisarequiredforallpsychologymajorsandcountstowardstheMathLiteracycorecurriculumrequirement(creditscounttowardscore).Prerequisite:Psychologymajorsonly.MAT098,and/or099ifnecessarybasedonplacement.Offeredfall.3credits PSY272-StatisticsfortheSocialSciencesIIThisisacomputer-intensivecoursethatinstructsstudentsintheuseofdescriptiveandinferentialstatisticscommonlyusedinthesocialandbehavioralsciences.Topicsincludeanalysisofvariance,regression,correlation,introductiontomultivariatetechniquesandselectednon-parametrictechniques.StudentsarerequiredtocreateaportfolioofstatisticalanalysestodemonstratetheircompetenceintheuseofavarietyofdescriptiveandinferentialtechniquesusingIBM-SPSSsoftware.ThiscourseisarequiredforallpsychologymajorsandcountstowardstheMathLiteracycorecurriculumrequirement(creditscounttowardscore).Prerequisite:Psychologymajorsonly.MAT098,and/or099ifnecessarybasedonplacementandCo-requisite:PSY271Offeredspring.3creditsH-PSY280-MediaInfluencesandPsychologicalDevelopmentThiscourseexaminesmediainfluencesonchildrenandadolescents.Theimportanceofthemediainlivesofchildrenandadolescentsandtheuniquevulnerabilitiespresentateachdevelopmentalstagewillbediscussed.Studentswilllearnaboutthedifferenttheoreticalapproachestothestudyofmediainfluencesandreviewcurrentresearchonbothcontentandconsequencesofmediaportrayalsfortoday’syouth.Readingsanddiscussionwillfocusonmediaportrayalsofviolence,race,gender,beauty,andhowtheyaffectchildren’sattitudesaboutthemselvesandothers.Specialemphasisisplacedonidentifyingstrategiesandprogramsthatcanweakenmediaeffects.Prerequisite:Honorsstudentsonly.Offeredfall.3creditsH-PSY301-HonorsPsychology:PsychologyofGenius,Creativity,andDiscoveryThiscourseexaminesgenius,creativityanddiscoveryinthefieldsofscience,art,andmusicfromapsychologicalperspective.Readingsfromtheempiricalresearchliterature,aswellasbiographicalandautobiographicalmaterialswillbestudied.Prerequisite:Honorsstudentsonly.Offeredfall,alternateyears.3creditsH-PSY302-HonorsPsychology:PsychologyintheMediaThiscourseexaminesmediaformatssuchasbooks,magazines,movies,video,music,videogames,marketing,andadvertisingthroughthelensofpsychologicaltheoryandresearch.Activitiesandassignmentsincludecritiques,debatesreactionpapers,field,andanalyticresearch.Prerequisite:Honorsstudentsonly.Offeredspring,alternateyears.3creditsPSY304-BrainandBehaviorThiscourseisfortheseriousstudentwhowishestolearnmoreaboutthescienceofpsychology.Thecoursehasastrongbiologicalemphasisandcoverstopicssuchasevolutionandbehavior,thenervoussystemandsensory-motorfunction,genesandbehavior,emotionandthenervoussystem,language,drugsandaddiction,psychologicaldisorders,sleep,andconsciousness.Prerequisite:PSY101;ScienceLiteracycourseisstronglyrecommended.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPSY305-SocialPsychologyStudentsexaminetheimpactofsocietyandcultureontheindividual’semotions,thoughtprocesses,motives,andbehavior.Researchfindingsarepresentedinrelationshiptomajortheoreticalapproaches.Inspecialcasesandwith
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theapprovaloftheDepartmentChair,studentsmaysubstituteSOC305forPSY305.Prerequisite:PSY101orSOC215.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsPSY309-AbnormalPsychologyThiscoursereviewsabnormalbehaviorpatternsincludinganxietyreactions,psychoses,personalitydisorders,organicsyndromes,anddrugabuse.Emphasisisoncontemporaryandtheoreticalpointsofviewastheyrelatetoetiology,dynamics,andtreatment.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredfallandspring.3credits. PSY312-DevelopmentalPsychopathologyThiscourseoffersadevelopmentalapproachtotheetiology,diagnosis,andtreatmentofpsychopathology.Studentsstudydisordersfrominfancytoadolescenceinrelationtodevelopmentaltheory.Factorsandcontroversialissuesexploredinclude,butarenotlimitedto,genetic,neurobiological,intellectual,cultural,psychoanalytic,andbehavioralcorrelates.Prerequisite:PSY101andPSY203orPSY320.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY313-PsychologicalAssessmentStudentsstudyandinterpretmajorpsychologicaltestsincommonusetoday:intelligence,achievement,psychomotor,vocationalandpersonality.Studentsselectonetestandperformacriticalanalysisofitspsychometricproperties,itsstrengthsandweaknesses,anditsusesincontemporarysociety.Prerequisite:PSY101;PSY203isstronglyrecommended.Offeredspring.3creditsPSY316-PositivePsychologyandHealthThiscourseisanintroductiontopositiveandhealthpsychologyandwillexplorethesocial,psychologicalandbehavioralconsequencesforhealthandwell-being.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredalternateyears.3creditsPSY317-PsychologicalPerspectivesofAttitudesandLearningThiscourseexploresthewayinwhichattitudesshapeoureducationalexperiences.StudentswillreadboththeoreticalandempiricalworksrelatingtothetopicsuchasthosebyEccles&Wigfield,ShauandAiken.Inaddition,studentswillexplorethewaythiseffectonlearningimpactsourcontemporarysocietyaswellastheirownlives.Prerequisite:PSY101.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY330-EducationalPsychologyThiscourseappliesresearchfromdevelopmentalpsychology,learning,motivation,personality,andassessmenttochildrenandteachersintraditionaleducationalsettings.Culturaldiversityisaddressedinthestudyofchildrenandfamiliesintheschoolsetting.Prerequisite:PSY203orPSY320.Offeredalternateyears.3credits PSY341-ResearchMethodsIStudentsareintroducedtoresearchproceduresinthebehavioralandsocialsciences.Topicsdiscussedinthefirstsemesterincludeusingreferenceresources,writingliteraturereviews,reliability,validityofmeasurement,writingresearchproposals,andthevalidityofresearchdesigns.Heavyemphasisisgiventorelatedcomputerapplicationsandthedevelopmentofastudent-authoredresearchproposal.Thiscourseisarequiredforallpsychologymajors,whohavepriorityinregistering.Prerequisites:PSY271andCo-Requisite:PSY272.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY342-ResearchMethodsIISecondsemestertopicsincludeunivariateandmultivariatestatisticalanalysesastheyrelatetothepreparationandinterpretationofquantitativeresearchdataandthepreparationofresearchreportsforjournalpresentation.Heavyemphasisisgiventorelatedcomputerapplications,reportwritingandthecompletionofastudent-authored
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researchstudy.Thiscourseisarequiredforallpsychologymajors,whohavepriorityinregistering.Prerequisites:PSY271and272,andCo-requisite:PSY341.Offeredspring.3creditsPSY370-AfricanAmericanPsychologyThiscourseexaminesthepsychologicalexperiencesofAfricanAmericans,incorporatinginformationfrommultiplesubfieldsofpsychology(e.g.,social,developmental,counselingandclinical,health).Studentswillreviewtheoreticalperspectivesandempiricalresearchonvariousissues,includingselfandidentity,family,community,peers,educationalexperiences,mentalhealth,andtheeffectsofracism,classism,andsexism.Wewilldiscusscontextualandculturalfactorsthatinfluencethepsychologicalwell-beingofAfricanAmericans,examiningbothhistoricalandcontemporaryissuesalongwiththecopingstrategiesthatdevelopedasaresultoftheirsocio-historicalconditions.Offeredalternateyears.3creditsPSY400-SeniorSeminarThiscourseprovidesacapstoneexperienceforpsychologymajors.Usinghistoryasafoundationforinquiryanddiscussion,studentsstudyandinterpretthesignificanceofhistoricaleventsinphilosophy,scienceandearlyexperimentalpsychologytogainperspectiveonthegrowthanddevelopmentoftwentiethcenturypsychology.Studentsarerequiredtodemonstratetheirunderstandingofpsychologyaswellastheirgrowthandmaturityasprospectivecollegegraduatesinafinalcomprehensiveoralexamination.Thiscourseisarequiredforallpsychologymajors,whohavepriorityinregistering.Prerequisite:Psychologymajorsonly.Offeredspring.3creditsPSY401-LaboratoryExperiencesinNeuropsychologyThiscourseintroducesstudentstothefieldofneuropsychology.Emphasiswillbegiventoanexaminationofselectedbrain-behaviorrelationshipsandneuroanatomicalcorrelatesofcognitiveandbehavioraldysfunction.Laboratoryactivitieswillsupplementlectureanddiscussion.Prerequisite:PSY304orPSY205.Offeredspring.3creditsPSY402-LaboratoryExperiencesinLearningThiscourseintroducesstudentstothebasicprinciplesoflearningwithinthecontextofclassicalandoperanttheory.Researchandclinicalapplicationsareusedtoframetheappliedaspectsoflearning.Laboratoryactivitieswillsupplementlectureanddiscussion.Prerequisite:PSY341.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY403-LaboratoryExperiencesinCognitionStudentsareintroducedtotheexperimentalanalysisofhumancognition.Lectureandlaboratoryassignmentsrelatingtoperception,memoryandproblemsolvingwillinpartdefinetheareaofstudyforthiscourse.Prerequisite:PSY341.Offeredfall.3creditsPSY404-LaboratoryExperiencesinSensationandPerceptionThiscoursefocusesonthephysiologicalaspectsofoursenses.Sensationandperceptionprovidesthebasisforunderstandingourthinkingandbehaviorinanever-changingworld.Lectureiscomplementedbyonlinedemonstrationsandexperiments.Theclassroomenvironmentwillbeinteractiveandstudentswillengageinclassroomdiscussionandparticipation.Prerequisite:PSY304orPSY205.Offeredspring.3creditsR-PSY466-UndergraduateResearchand/orHonorsPracticumUndergraduateresearchoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthe
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completedresearchproject.HonorsPracticumoffersanindependentbutdirectedcourseofstudyleadingtothecompletionandpresentationofundergraduateresearch.Studentsselectprojectsofinterest,typicallyalreadyunderway,involvingempiricalresearchundersupervisionofadepartmentfacultyliaison.ProjectstypicallyrequireacomprehensivereportwritteninAPAstyleandsuitableforpublicationand/orpresentationatalocalorregionalconference.Prerequisite:DepartmentapprovalandPSY341,342.Offeredasneeded.Variablecredit;repeatableforcreditPSY495-PsychologyInternshipPsychologyinternshipexperiencesareofferedtoupper-divisionpsychologymajorswhomeetprerequisiteGPAandskillrequirementsasdeterminedbypsychologydepartmentfaculty.Studentsshouldanticipatespendingatleastonefulldayperweekduringthesemesterattheirdesignatedfieldsiteforeachthree-creditexperience.Inaddition,allinternsmustattendweeklyseminarsandindividualmeetingswiththeirCabriniinternshipsupervisor.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfallandspring.Variablecredit;6creditsmaximumPSY497-ProfessionalDevelopmentinPsychologyThiscourseisaWeb-basedprofessionaldevelopmentcourseforstudentswishingtopursuecareersasapsychologist.Activitiesincludecareerandgraduateschoolexploration,resumewriting,self-explorationofstrengthsandweaknesses,personalstatementwritingandinterviewpreparation.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Notrepeatableforcredit.Offeredasneeded.1creditPSY499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedcourseofstudydealingwithtopicsnotusuallyfoundinthecurriculum.Beforeregistration,studentsmustsubmitacomprehensiveplandetailingthecourseofstudyandoutcomestheywishtoachieve.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,DepartmentChair,andDeanforAcademicAffairs.Fee.Offeredasneeded.Variablecredit;3creditsmaximum
RELS/REL-ReligiousStudies
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,ReligiousStudiesDepartment)RELS100-–TheSpiritualityofMotherCabrini(R)ThiscoursewilladdressthehistoryandspiritualityofSt.FrancesXavierCabrini.SpecialemphasiswillbeplacedonherestablishmentoftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus,hercontributionstoItalian-Americancultureandlife,andherspiritualreflectionsandwritingsonthehumanityofJesusChristasexpressedinherdevotiontohisSacredHeart.3creditsRELS104-TheMissionandMinistryofJesus(R)ThiscourseexaminesthemissionandministryofthehistoricalJesusfromtheperspectivesofScripture,Christianhistoryandtheology.ThecourseaddressescontemporaryquestionsaboutJesusandtherelevanceofthemissionandministryofJesusintoday’sworld.3creditsRELS106-Sacrament,Liturgy,andWorship(R)
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ThiscourseaddressesthefundamentalprinciplesofChristianworshiplifeaskeytohumanexpressionandcommunication.HistoricalandtheologicalinsightsintotheChristiansacramentsprovidestudentswiththeframeworkofthemeaningofagatheredassembly,symbol,ritual,Scripture,andprayerinpublicworship.3creditsRELS109/H-REL109-MoralityMatters(R)(I)ThiscoursewillintroducethestudenttotheconsiderationofthemoralandethicaldimensionsofcontemporarylifeinpluralisticAmericansociety.SpecificattentionwillbegiventotheChristiantraditionasitengagesvarioussocio-cultural,political,andeconomicproblems.3creditsRELS110-TheSearchforMeaning(R)(V)Thiscoursewillintroducethestudyofreligionthroughtheexplorationofthesearchformeaningamongreligiouspeople,withtheemphasisplacedonChristian“folk”religioninEuropeandAmerica.Religionasithasbeenandcontinuestobelivedandexpressedineverydaylifewillbethecentralconcernofthecourse.Offeredfall.3creditsRELS111-FaithandJustice(R)(V)Thiscourseexploresthemeaningof“faith”and“justice”inthecontemporaryworldandexaminesvariousreligiousandnon-religiousresponsestoissuesofsocialinjustice.RepresentativefiguresincludeDorothyDayandThomasMerton.Studentsareintroducedtoandpracticeinterfaithdialogueandparticipateincommunity-basedlearning.Offeredfall.3creditsRELS120-IntroductiontoJudaismThisclassisanintroductiontoJewishbeliefs,history,andhasgreatlyinfluencedChristianity,Islam,andWesterncivilization.Judaism,however,haschangedovertime.TheconsiderablediversitywithintheJewishworldaccordingtogeography,gender,andthemodernreligiousmovementalsowillbeemphasized.ThiscourseissponsoredbyTheJewishChautauquaSociety.Offeredfall.3creditsRELS121-IntroductiontotheChristianTradition(I)(R)ThiscoursewillexaminethedimensionsoftheworldreligioustraditionknownasChristianity,withspecialemphasisonitshistory,theology,institutionsandtheeverydayreligiouslifeofitsbelievers.3creditsRELS122-WorldReligions(R)ThegreatworldreligionssurveyedareHinduism,Buddhism,Confucianism,Judaism,Christianity,andIslam.Withineachtradition,representativesacredtextsareexamined,andtheroleofwomenisdiscussed.3creditsRELS208-ContemporaryApproachestoReligiousDevelopmentStudentsareintroducedtonewissuesandinnovationsinteachingreligion.Theoriesoffaithdevelopmentandmoraldevelopmentareexamined.Asurveyofeducationalmaterialsisincluded.3creditsRELS/LAS212–Religion,Revolution,andRebellioninLatinAmerica(R)ThiscourseexaminesthereligiousdimensionsofresistancemovementsinLatinAmerica.Thecoursesurveysmovementsforsocialchangefrompre-conquesttothepresentwhileexploringthehistoryofmultipleLatinAmericanstates,includingPeru,Brazil,Chile,ElSalvador,Nicaragua,Guatemala,Mexico,andCuba.RELS213–ReligioninLatinAmericanFilm
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ThiscoursewillexaminetherichnessoffilmsproducedinsuchcountriesasMexico,Brazil,Cuba,andArgentina.Itwillconcentrateonsignificantthemesinrepresentativefilms,suchastheroleofthesacred,theplaceoftheRomanCatholicChurch,andtherelationshipofreligiontopoliticsandrevolution.RELS214-TheCatholicChurchinAmerica(R)(H)ThiscoursewillexaminethehistoryoftheRomanCatholiccommunityintheUnitedStatesfromthecolonialperiodtothepresent.Narrative,descriptive,biographicalandtheologicalmaterialswillbeemphasized,aswellastherecentcontributionsofhistoricalandcontemporaryethnography.3creditsRELS215-ReligionandtheCivilRightsMovementThiscoursewillexaminetheroleofreligionintheU.S.CivilRightsMovement.TopicstobediscussedincludeMartinLutherKingJr.,MississippiFreedomSummer,sit-insandchurchbombings.Specialemphasiswillbeplacedontheroleofstudentsinthestruggleforcivilrights.3creditsRELS216-ScriptureandtheCryforJustice(R) AconsiderationofhowChristianScripturearticulatesGod’scallforajustsociety.Examiningtheeconomicandsocietalforcesthathavechallengedandcontinuetounderminethatgoal,thiscoursestudiestheBiblecontinuousrelevanceasawitnesstoGod’swillfortheworld.TopicsincludejusticeintheHebrewScripturesandthethemeofrighteousnessandintegrityreflectedinthelifeandministryofJesusintheNewTestament.RELS217-IntroductiontotheHebrewScripturesStudentsstudythedevelopment,natureandpurposeoftheHebrewScripturesinlightofrecentbiblicalscholarship.Scriptureisexaminedfromathematicperspective,emphasizingitsrelevanceforcontemporarylife.3creditsRELS218-IntroductiontotheGospelsStudentsstudythedevelopment,natureandpurposeoftheChristiangospelsinlightofrecentbiblicalscholarship.TheScripturesareapproachedthroughathematicperspectivethatemphasizestheirrelevanceforcontemporarylife.3creditsRELS219-IntroductiontotheEpistles(V)ThiscourseoffersastudyoftheEpistleswithspecialreferencetocontemporaryissues.3creditsH-REL220-HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligiousFolklife(A)Folklifestudiesreferstothescholarlydisciplinewhichcultivatesasensibilityandanappreciationforthecultureofeverydaylifeincomplexsocieties.Religiousfolklifemeansspecificculturalcreationsthatexpressreligiousattitudesandbeliefs.ThiscourseinAmericanreligiousfolklifewillexaminethehistoryandcultureofreligioninAmericawithspecificreferencetoChristianandChristian-basedsystems,aswellasbelievers’religiousartifacts,art,craft,architecture,belief,customs,habits,foodways,costume,narrative,dance,songandotherculturalexpressions.3creditsRELS221/H-REL221-ReligioninAmerica/HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligioninAmericaI(R)(H)Throughthiscourse,studentsgainanoverviewofthediversereligioustraditionsintheUnitedStates.EmphasisisplacedonProtestantismandJudaism,withsomeattentiontoAmericanCatholicismandEasternChristianity.3credits
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RELS222/H-REL222-ReligiousStudies:ReligioninAmericaII/HonorsReligiousStudies:ReligioninAmericaII(R)(H)HistoricalandcontemporaryethnographicperspectivesonAmericanreligiouscommunitiesareemphasized.AuniquecoursefromHREL221withadifferentselectionofreligioustraditionsstudied.HREL221isnotaprerequisite.3creditsRELS223-ChurchandState:AU.S.Perspective(R)(I)ThiscourseexaminestherelationshipbetweenorganizedreligionandthestateincontemporaryAmericansociety.Topicsstudiedincludeprayerinpublicschoolsandthetax-exemptstatusofreligiousinstitutions.3creditsRELS224-ReligionandScienceTherapidprogressinscienceintherecentcenturychallengesusnotonlywiththesheervolumeofnewknowledgebutalsowiththechangedviewoftheworldandthefar-reachingimplicationsproposedbyit.Thiscoursedescribesthenewworldviewofmodernscienceintheareasofcosmology,evolution,quantumphysics,chaos/complexityscience,systemsscience,ecology,andthendrawsouttheimplicationsofthenewscientificknowledgeforJudeo-Christiantheology.Itispossiblethatthenewknowledgeoftheworldthroughsciencemightevenenhancetraditionalreligionandprovidefertilesoilforabeliefthatincludesmoreofreality.3creditsRELS225-CatholicSocialThoughtandPractice(V)(R)ThiscoursefocusesonthedevelopmentandpracticeofCatholicSocialTeaching.EmphasiswillbeplacedonthetraditionasitdevelopedwiththeNorthAmericancontext.FamiliaritywithCatholicismisnotessential;studentsofallreligioustraditionsarewelcometoenrollinthecourse.Requirementsincludeafive-hourservicecomponent.3creditsRELS235-ArtandtheVaticanFromearlyimagesofJesusChrist,toDanBrown’sinterpretationofCatholiciconographyinhislatestnovels,theuseofartandreligionhasledachargedexistence.ThissurveycoursewillfocusontheroleofartandtheVatican,whichwasusednotonlytoenhancespiritualgrowth,buttopromotepoliticalandpersonalagendas.Wewillexamineimagessuchas“ChristtheGoodShepherd”fromthesecondcenturyCatacombofCallixtusinRome,upthroughBerniniandBaroqueworkstothepresentday.Studentswilllearnhowtocloselyexamineworksofart,whileplacingtheminthelargerframeworkofthehistoryoftheCatholicChurch.3creditsH-REL301-HonorsReligiousStudies:HeroesofConscience(V)Studentsareintroducedtomenandwomenfromvariousreligioustraditionswhosefaithhasmovedthemtoactinaheroicmanner.Investigatinghowpeopleoffaithrespondtosuchissuesaswarandpoverty,studentsstudythelifeandworkofsuchfiguresasGandhi,DorothyDay,andThichNhatHanh.3creditsH-REL302-HonorsReligiousStudies:ApproachestotheStudyofReligionThroughFilm(A)Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstoaseriesofclassictextswhichhavebeeninfluentialinthedevelopmentofreligiousstudiesasadiscipline.IncludedforstudyaretheworksofSirJamesFrazer,KarlMarx,SigmundFreud,CarlJung,MaxWeber,EmileDurkheim,RudolfOtto,MirceaEliade,MartinBuber,WilliamJames,CliffordGeertz,VictorTurner,andMaryDaly.Theirwritingswillbecomplementedbyaseriesoffilmswhichconsiderreligion,aswellasassistintheappreciationofrelevanttheoreticalapproachestothesubject.Studentsalsowillreadrelevantfilmhistoryandtheory,andamongthecourserequirementsisthecreationofascreenplaywhichexpressesandteachestheideasofamajortheorist.3credits
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RELS305-ContemporaryIssuesinAmericanCatholicism(R)TheuniquecharacterofcontemporaryRomanCatholicismwillbeexaminedinthiscourse,withparticularattentiontothepersonal,institutional,historical,cultural,andsocialaspectsofthetraditionwithintheAmericancontext.ThebeliefsystemsofAmericanCatholicswillbegivenspecialconsideration.Prerequisite:ECG100.3creditsRELS306-African-AmericanReligionsThiscoursefocusesontheAfrican-AmericanreligiousexperienceintheUnitedStates.Topicsincludeslavereligion,NationofIslam,theriseofAfrican-Americanchurches,racismwithininstitutionalreligion,andtheroleofAfrican-AmericanchurchleaderssuchasMartinLutherKingJr.andJesseJackson.3creditsRELS310-SportsandSpirituality(V)Spiritualityasanexperienceandsearchforwhatistrulymeaningfulandrealinlifeisuniquetoeachindividual.Contemporaryapproachestospiritualityfrequentlyexaminehowhumansencounterthe“holy”inritualisticactsandtraditionsindailylife.Participationandobservationofsportscanbedescribedforsomepeopleandcommunitiesasitsownsystemofbeliefandpractice.ThiscoursewillexaminetheexperienceoftheathleteandofthesportsfanandhoworganizedsportsanditsassociatedculturefunctionsasavernacularreligioussysteminAmericaandtheworld.3creditsRELS311-WomeninReligionandSociety(I)ThiscoursetracesinrigorousdepththefigureofEveasrepresentedandinterpretedformorethanthreethousandyearsinJudeo-ChristianthoughtandmorebroadlyinWesternculture.ItexploreswithparticularintensityEve’srelationshiptobothhegemonicandsubversiveportrayalsoffemininity,aswellastheextenttowhichherpassionatelycontestedstorycontinuestoinfluencethewaywomentodayimagineandexperiencethemselvesasspiritual,intellectual,andsexualsubjects.Beyondafocusonreligiousliteracy,ascrutinyofthepoliticsandpleasuresofBiblicalexegesiswillintroducestudentstocriticalconceptsinthefieldsofarthistory,folklore,literary,feminist,andpopularculturestudies.3creditsRELS312/H-REL312-SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion/HonorsReligiousStudies:SectsandCultsinAmericanReligion(I)ThiscourseisconcernedwiththevarietyofreligiousgroupsandmovementsfoundinbothhistoricalandcontemporaryAmericanreligion,withafocusontheiractualteachings,theirreligioussignificanceforWesterncultureandWesternperceptionsofwhatisreligious,thevarietyofwayscivicorganizationsandchurcheshaveresponded/arerespondingtothem,andtheartisticexpressionscreatedbymembersofthesebeliefsystems.Prerequisite:ECG100.3creditsRELS313-ReligiousEducationFieldExperienceThiscoursewillallowstudentstoexperiencethewaysinwhichreligiousstudiesistaughtatthesecondarylevel.Limitedtostudentscompletingtheconcentrationinsecondaryeducation.Consentofdepartmentchairandcoordinatorofsecondaryeducationrequired.Offeredasneeded.1creditRELS314-ReligionandLiterature(A)Thiscourseexaminesthecloserelationshipbetweenliteratureandreligionusingnovels,scholarlyarticles,andbook-excerptsinLiterature,LiteraryTheory,andPhilosophy.Thesematerialsassiststudentstoarticulateandexploredifferentconceptualizationsoftheliteraryandthespiritual.Becausewritersconsistentlybringtheirconvictionsintoconflictthroughcreativeexpression,thecharactersintheirnovelsstrugglewithsuchforces
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asbeliefs—theirownandthoseofothers,individuals—institutions,identities,andvalues.Inthiscourse’sreadings,someofthesecharactersreachafullerunderstandingoftheirownreligiousconvictions(C.S.Lewis);experienceabriefexistentialepiphanybeforeaviolentend(FlanneryO’Connor);orilluminatehowtheirsociety’scomplexandstoriedbeliefsystemisrenderedpowerlessbymodernforces(ChinuaAchebe).Offeredasneeded.3creditsRELS315-PsychologyandReligionThisclassintroducesstudentstotheinterfaceofpsychologyandreligiousstudies.ItexaminestheenvironmentinwhichpsychologywasfirstintroducedinEuropeandAmerica,theinfluenceofvariouspsychoanalyticpractices,andtheperspectiveofexperimentalandcognitiveapproachestopsycho-religiousphenomenon.ThiscoursealsowilladdresssalientcontributionstothistopicfromEasternreligion,specificallyHinduismandZenBuddhism.Offeredfall.3creditsRELS316-LiberationTheologiesThiscourseoffersanexaminationofhowChristianityisinterpretedandlivedbynon-Westerncultures.TopicsincludetheAfricanAmerican,feminist,andHispaniccritiquesofWesterntheology.3creditsRELS317-ContemporarySpirituality(V)ThiscoursewillexplorethetraditionalandcontemporaryschoolsofCatholicChristianspiritualityasproposedbymanyChurchmystics.Prayerexperiencesandmeditationmodalitieswillbeincludedandcurrenttrendsinfeminist,ecologicalandquantumtheorieswillbesurveyed.3creditsRELS318-ThomasMerton:Man,Mystic,ProphetThiscoursewillexaminethelifeandteachingsofThomasMerton,Trappistmonk,writerandsocialactivist.TopicsincludeMerton’sphilosophy,prayer,churchrenewal,socialjustice,andinterreligiousdialogue.3creditsRELS/SOC330-SociologyofReligionThiscoursewillexaminetherelationshipbetweenreligionandsocietalnormsandstructures,emphasizinghowthefieldofsociologycanofferauniqueperspectiveonthestudyofreligion.Studentswillexaminevariousculturalinterpretationsofreligionanddiscusshowsociologistsdocumentchangesinreligiousbeliefandexperienceovertime.Specialtopicswillincludeculticexpression,religiousviolence,politicalreligion,andtherelationshipbetweenpopcultureandreligion.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsRELS401-SpecialTopicsThiscourseincludesreadingsofprimarycontributionsmadebyamajorreligiousthinker.3creditsRELS444-SeniorSeminarStudentswillselectathesistopicinconsultationwithafacultymentoronatopicintheareaofreligiousstudies.Thestudentwillresearchthistopicanddevelopabibliographyconsistingofpeer-reviewedjournalarticles(oranacceptableequivalent)andprimaryandsecondarysources.Amajorpaperonthetopicwillcontributetothefinalgrade.Weeklymeetingwithafacultyadvisorwillincludediscussion,progressreportsandresearchstrategies.Limitedtoseniorsmajoringinreligiousstudies.3creditsRELS488-InternshipStudentshavetheopportunityforon-the-joblearningincooperationwithanoutsideinstitutionandundertheguidanceofaprofessionalsupervisor.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.Credittobearranged
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RELS490-PracticuminReligiousEducationPracticumthatallowsstudentstospendallorpartofasemesterinahighschoolreligiousstudiesclasswithacooperatingteacher.Prerequisite:Limitedtoseniors.Permissionofdepartmentchairandcoordinatorofsecondaryeducationrequired.Offeredasneeded.3-12creditsRELS499-IndependentStudyThiscourseoffersindependentbutdirectedstudyonatopicofinteresttothestudentbutnotincludedintheregularcourseofferings.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
SEC-SecondaryEducation(SchoolofEducation,TeacherEducationDepartment)SEC202-SophomoreFieldExperienceinSecondaryEducationAllsecondaryeducationcertificationstudentsparticipateinaweeklyhalfdayoffieldworkduringbothsemestersoftheirsophomoreyear.Studentsobserve,tutorandteachinsecondaryschoolsettings.Attheendofeachsemester,studentssubmitacompletedFieldExperienceHandbookandcooperatingteacherevaluationtothesecondaryeducationsupervisor.StudentsmustmeettheEducationDepartmentacceptanceGPA,passthePraxisCoreorequivalentexam,andfiledatasheetsthree(3)monthspriortotheplacement.Offeredfallandspring.0.5-crediteachsemesterSEC210-OralCommunicationforProfessionalsThiscourseisdesignedtoequipstudentswiththeskillsnecessarytobeeffectivecreators,deliverersandanalystsofeffectiveoralcommunicationandrhetoric.Itwillfocusonboththeeffectiveuseofvoiceandtheeffectivecommunicationdesignforthepurposeofinforminginclassroom-likesettings.Thiscoursewillbeespeciallyusefulforstudentswhoaspiretoteach,topracticetriallawortoconducttraining/instructionalexperiencesforgroups.3creditsSEC303-ReadingandCommunicationinContentAreasStudentswillbeintroducedtocurrenttheories,programsandpracticesinthepedagogyofreading,writingandspeakinginsecondaryclassrooms.Studentswilldevelopandimplementeffectiveclassroomlanguage-usestrategiesandactivitiesforimprovingcontentunderstandingandforincreasinghigherorderthinkingincontentareas.EmphasiswillbeplacedonteachingstudentsfromdifferentculturalbackgroundsandEnglishLanguageLearners.Itisrecommendedthatstudentsenrollinthiscourseinthefalloftheirsenioryear.Courseisonlyofferedinthefall.3credits.SEC389-SeminarinSecondaryEducationThiscourseininstructionalmethodsandpracticesincludeslectures,discussions,readings,peerteaching,self-evaluationandcurriculumplanningprojects.SpecialtopicsincludeAmericanadolescence,cognition,cooperativeandsociallearning,highschoolorganizationandstructure,instructionaltechnology,classroommanagement,learningstyles,higherorderteachingstrategies,studentdiversity,lessonandunitplanning,assessmentandprofessionalism.Itisrecommendedthatstudentsenrollinthiscourseinthespringoftheirjunioryear.Courseisonlyofferedinthespring.4credits
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SEC402-SeniorFieldExperienceinSecondaryEducationDuringthefirstsemesterofthesenioryear,secondaryeducationcertificationstudentsmustparticipateinaweeklyfull-daysessioninlocalsecondaryschools.Studentsobserveandbeginsometutoringandteachingresponsibilities.StudentssubmitacompletedFieldExperienceHandbookandevaluationfromthecooperatingteacher.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,havepassedthePraxisCoreoranequivalentexam,andfiledatasheetsthree(3)monthspriortotheplacement.2creditsSEC488/489-SecondaryInternshipSenioreducationalstudiesmajorsareofferedtheopportunitytocompleteaninternshipincooperationwithanaccreditedprivateschool.Thisisasupervisedseniorfieldexperience.Eachinternshiprequiresaplacementofsevenweeks,teachingunderthesupervisionofaqualifiedcooperatingteacherandUniversitysupervisor.Practicumscontinuethroughoutthesemesterwithconferences,placementandcertificationprocedures.Prerequisite:limitedtoseniors.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,havepassedthePraxisCoreoranequivalentexam,andsubmittheapplicationsforplacementstothecoordinatorofstudentteachingsix(6)monthspriortothestartoftheinternshipsemester.GradingproceduresarepublishedintheInternshipHandbook.Thesecoursesaregradedonlyaspass/fail.Offeredfallandspring.6creditsSEC490-StudentTeachingandPracticumStudentteachingandpracticuminvolves14weeksofactualteachinginsecondaryschoolsundersupervisionofcooperatingteacherandUniversitysupervisor.Practicumcontinuesthroughoutthesemesterwithconferences,placementandcertificationproceduresdiscussed.Prerequisite:limitedtoseniors.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,havepassedthePraxisCoreoranequivalentexamandrequiredsubjectmatterexams,andsubmittheapplicationforstudentteachingtothecoordinatorofstudentteachingsix(6)monthspriortothestartofthestudentteachingsemester.Studentsalsomusthavetherecommendationofthedepartmentchairoftheirrespectivemajor.GradingstandardsarepublishedintheStudentTeachingHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedonlyaspass/fail.12creditsSEC499-IndependentStudyStudentswishingtopursuefield-basedresearchworkmaysubmitproposalstotheareacoordinator.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforEducation.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.1-3credits
SOC-Sociology
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,SociologyandCriminologyDepartment)SOC203-ContemporarySocialProblemsThiscourseprovidesananalysisofmajorcontemporaryproblemsofeconomicinequality,racerelations,crimeandpunishment,resourceuse,environmentaldegradation,workandfamily.Considerationisgiventocauses,consequencesandsolutionstotheseproblems.Courseisrequiredforallsociologyandcriminologymajorsandminors.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
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SOC215-IntroductiontoSociology:Race,Class,andGender(I)Thiscoursewillbeanintroductiontothesociologicalperspective.Itwillprovidetheconceptualframeworkfortheexaminationoftheinstitutionsofoursociallifewithspecificattentiontoissuesofrace,gender,andsocialclass.Courseisrequiredforallsociologyandcriminologymajorsandminors.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOC230-SociologyinFilm(V)Thiscourseseekstodevelopthe“sociologicalimagination”throughtheexaminationofthewayinwhichdominantsocietalideologicalvaluesaremateriallyrepresentedanddepictedinbothhistoricalandcontemporaryfilm.3creditsSOC301-SpecialTopicsinSociologyThiscourseoffersasociologicalanalysisofaparticularsocialinstitutionorprocess.Topicsofferedhaveincludedenvironmentalsociology,sexuality,urbansociology,demography,sociologyofeducation,andsociologyofrelationships.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSOC302-RaceandEthnicRelationsThiscourseexaminessubculturesofethnicandracialgroupsthroughouttheworld,withparticularemphasisontheUnitedStates.Ahistoricalunderstandingofracialandethnicexperiencesisdiscussedinanefforttounderstandprejudiceanddiscriminationincontemporarysociety.StudentsreviewtheoriesofculturaladjustmentandtheimportanceofethnicandracialidentityformodernAmericansociety.Prerequisite:SOC203orSOC215.Offeredspring.3creditsSOC305-SocialPsychologyThiscoursesurveysthefieldofsocialpsychology,examiningkeytopicsincludingconformity,influence,socialperception,socialcognition,aggression,prosocialbehaviorandinterpersonalrelationships.Majortheoreticalcontributionsarealsoexaminedincludingdissonance,socialidentity,attribution,andheuristicprocessing.Prerequisite:PSY101orSOC215orequivalent.ThiscourseiscrosslistedwithPSY305.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsH-SOC306-HonorsSociology:TheSociologyofHappiness(I)Thiscourseexaminestherelativevalueofbothindividualandinstitutionalfactorsinthecreationandmaintenanceofhumanhappiness.Studentscompleteasociologicalsurveyandresearchprojectonhappiness.Historicalandculturalconstructionsthataffectthewaywecometoseeandexperience“happiness”areexamined.Theimpactofculture,gender,age,income,education,andreligiononsocietiesandindividualsarereviewed.Offeredinalternateyears.3creditsSOC311-MarriageandtheFamilyTheemphasisofthiscourseisonAmericanfamilylife,withappropriatesupplementarydatafromothersocieties.Topicsincludegenderroles,love,parent-childrelationships,kinship,socialization,andfamilydissolutionandchange.Theapproachconveysfactualandtheoreticalinformationusefultostudentsplanningcareersrelatedtofamilylife.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC312-SociologyofGenderStudentsanalyzethesocialimplicationsofbinaryandnon-binarysexualandgenderidentifications.Particularattentionisgiventobeliefsregardingthestabilityandflexibilityofgendersocialization,mechanismsthatmaintain
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andencouragesex-baseddivisionoflabor,andthesocialbasisofmovementstoredefinetraditionalgenderroles.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC318-SociologyofMediaThiscoursewillexaminethewayinwhichthemediabothinfluencesandisinfluencedbyasociety’sideologicalbeliefs.Topicsexaminedinthecoursewillincludetheconstructionofsocialmoralityfrombothahistoricalandmulticulturalperspective,theincreasinglymonopolisticnatureofmediaanditsrepercussionsforsociety,andtheconstructionoftheneedforboththeclassificationandcensorshipofparticularformsofentertainmentmedia,includingmusic,films,andvideogames.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC322-UrbanSociologyAstudyofcityspacewithanintroductiontothesocial,politicalandeconomicstructuralinfluencesofmetropolitanareasinthelocalregion,theUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.Attentionwillbegiventourbanization,suburbanization,cultureandlifestylesinthemetropolis,localandnationalpolitics,worldtrends,andglobalization.Throughoutthecourse,comparisonswillbedrawnbetweentheUnitedStatesandcountriesabroad.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC/REL330-SociologyofReligionThiscoursewillexaminetherelationshipbetweenreligionandthesocietalnormsandstructuresofsocietyemphasizinghowthefieldofsociologycanofferauniqueperspectiveonthestudyofreligion.Studentswillexaminevarioustheoreticalandculturalinterpretationsofreligionanddiscusshowsociologistsapproachanunderstandingofreligiousbeliefandexperienceovertime.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC333-SociologyofHumorThiscourseseekstodiscussandanalyzethewayinwhichhumorisbothconstructedandutilizedwithinhumansocieties.Topicsexploredinthecourseincludepolitical,sexist,racist,ethnic,and“sick”humor,aswellasanexaminationofhowthephenomenonofhumorcanbe,andhasbeen,usedtobothperpetuateandcriticizeagivensociety’snormativemoral,social,andpoliticalvalues.Prerequisite:SOC215.3creditsSOC341-ResearchMethodsIInthisintroductoryresearchmethodscourse,studentswillexaminethelogicoftheresearchprocessandgaintheconceptualandmethodologicalskillsnecessarytoreviewandcriticallyexaminequantitativeandqualitativeresearchdesignsinthesocialsciences.Studentswillreadprofessionaljournalarticlesinthesocialsciencesandbecomeconversantwithbothdescriptiveandinferentialstatisticsandwithquantitativeandqualitativedataanalysispackages.Prerequisite:Math118orPSY271.InspecialcasesandwiththeapprovaloftheDepartmentChair,studentsmaysubstitutePSY341forSOC341.Offeredfall.3creditsSOC342-ResearchMethodsIIInthesecondtermoftheResearchMethodssequence,theemphasisofthecourseisoncriticalassessmentofexistingliterature,reportwriting,dataanalysisandpresentationofresearch.Theroleofpoliticalandsocialfactorsinthedevelopmentofquestions,methodologies,theoreticalorientationsandpublicationswillalsobeexamined.EthicalissuesinresearchandtheroleoftheIRBwillbeaddressed.Prerequisites:SOC341.InspecialcasesandwiththeapprovaloftheDepartmentChairstudentsmaysubstitutePSY342forSOC342.Offeredspring.3creditsSOC350-SocialTheory
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Studentswillreadtheworksofclassicalandcontemporarysocialtheorists.Emphasiswillbeonunderstandingandapplyingsociologicaltheoriesandthesociologicalperspectivetohistoricalandcontemporaryissues.Requiredofallsociologymajorsandminors.Prerequisite:SOC215.Offeredspring.3creditsSOC/CRM420-SeniorCapstoneStudentswillworkonsynthesizinginformationandskillsfromallmajorcoursesanddemonstratemasteryofsociologicalmethodologyandtheorythroughthepreparationandpresentationofaseniorresearchproject.Studentswillprepareamajorseniorpaperandmakeaformalposterpresentationoftheirresearchtotheclassandtofacultyfromthedepartment.Prerequisites:SOC203andSOC215,three300-levelcourses;SOC/PSY265orSOC/PSY341and342,anddepartmentapproval.3creditsR-SOC466-UndergraduateResearchThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcollaborativecourseofstudyinvolvingaspecificresearchagendainthedisciplineunderdepartmentalfacultysupervision.Researchprojectstypicallyrequireareviewoftheliterature,apaperdevelopinganddefendingahypothesis,andaposteroranoralpresentationofthecompletedresearchproject.Prerequisite:Departmentapproval.Offeredfall,spring,orsummeruponsufficientenrollment.1-3creditsSOC/CRM488-Sociology/CriminologyInternshipThedepartmentoffersqualifiedupper-divisionstudentstheopportunityforsociologyandcriminologyinternships.Internshipsareconductedatcooperatingoff-campusinstitutions.Studentsmustconsultwiththedepartment’sinternshipcoordinatorthesemesterbeforebeginningthiscourse.Acceptanceissubjecttotheapprovalofthedepartment.Requiredofallmajors.Prerequisites:SOC203,215,two300-levelcourses,andapprovaloftheDepartmentchairisrequired.3creditsSOC/CRM498-ResearchPracticumThiscourseoffersanindependentbutdirectedcourseofstudyleadingtothecompletionandpresentationofundergraduateresearch.Studentsselectprojectsofinterest,typicallyalreadyunderway,involvingempiricalresearchundersupervisionofadepartmentfacultyliaison.ProjectstypicallyrequireacomprehensivereportwrittenAPAstyleandsuitableforpublicationand/orpresentationatalocalorregionalconference.Prerequisite:ApprovaloftheDepartmentChair.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOC/CRM499-IndependentStudyThiscourserequiresindependentresearch.Beforeregistration,studentsmustsubmitawrittenproposalforapprovalbytheinstructor.Afinalreportwritteninacceptableprofessionalstyleisrequired.Prerequisites:Approvalofinstructor,completionofSOC/PSY341and342,juniororseniorstatus,andapprovalfromDepartmentChairandDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.3credits
SOJ-SocialJustice
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,Interdisciplinary)SOJ100-CabriniHighSchoolCollegeExperience:“SocialJustice”
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ThiscourseexploressocialjusticeasitrelatestoCatholicSocialTeaching.Topicsincludeputtingfaithintoaction,humanrightsanddignity,unityanddiversity,laborpractices,poverty,globalawareness,andsustainabilityefforts.3creditsSOJ150SocialJusticeinTheoryandActionThiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstotheinterdisciplinarynatureofsocialjustice,withaparticularemphasisonvariousdefinitionsandapproachestothefield.Additionally,studentsareintroducedtopeopleandgroupsengagedinsocialjusticeworkinthelocalcommunity,suchasNorristownandPhiladelphia,andtheglobalcommunitythroughCabrini’spartnershipwithCatholicReliefServicesanditsGlobalSolidarityNetwork.3creditsSOJ250-SocialJusticeintheFieldStudentsengageinsocialjusticeaction,choosingfromvariouspre-existingserviceand/orsolidarityexperiencesorthestudentandfacultymemberformalizetheexperience.Developedandfacilitatedinconjunctionwithfield-specificfaculty,thecoordinatorofthesocialjusticeminor,andtheWolfingtonCenterasnecessary.1-3creditsdependentonexperience;studentsmustcompletethreecreditsinanycombination.SOJ400-SocialJusticeintheAcademyStudentsexplorethemeaningandpracticeofsocialjusticerelatedtotheirmajorfieldofstudy.Theycompleteaprojectthatmeetstheguidelinesoftheminorinconsultationwiththefacultymemberandthecoordinatorofthesocialjusticeminor.3creditsSOJ401-SocialJusticeSeminarThiscourseisdesignedtoprovideanopportunityforstudentstodrawtogethertheirexperienceintheclassroomandinthefield.Upper-levelsocialjusticeminorsindividuallyorinteamsundertakethedevelopmentofasocialjusticeprojectandprepareitforimplementationutilizingperspectivesfromtheirmajorfieldofstudy,CatholicSocialTeaching,andoneothercivicorreligioussourceonthedignityandrightsofhumankind.Thisprojectdevelopsadvocacyskillsbyincludingpublicdisseminationoftheirprojecttoraiseawarenessabouttheirissue/program.(FormerlyentitledSocialJusticeSeniorSeminar.)3credits
SOW-SocialWork
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,SocialWorkDepartment)SOW210-IntroductiontoSocialWork(I)Thiscourseprovidesanintroductoryoverviewofthedevelopmentandpurposesofsocialworkandsocialwelfareandtheknowledge,values,andskillsofthesocialworkprofession.Contentfocusesonintroductiontothemajorsystems,problems,andpopulationswithwhichsocialworkerspractice.Studentsareorientedtothevarioussocialworkerrolesandthebasicqualities,skills,andfunctionsofeffectivepracticeineachofthesecapacities.Theimportanceofthehelpingrelationshipandworkinginpartnershipwithclientsisemphasized.Studentsareintroducedtotheperson-and-environment,strengths,andempowermentperspectives,andthemicro,mezzo,andmacrosystemlevels.Topicscoveredincludepovertyandpublicwelfare,childwelfare,mentalhealth,addictions,andmedicalsocialwork,physicalandmentaldisabilities,educationandemploymentissues,immigration,familyproblemsandservicestofamilies,criminaljusticeandjuveniledelinquency,gerontologicalsocialwork,racism,sexism,homophobiaandotherformsofdiscriminationandoppression,andtheimpactof
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discriminationandoppressiononaccesstoresources,servicesandopportunities,andonthewell-beingofsystemsofallsizes.Thiscourseisaprerequisiteforall300-leveland400-levelsocialworkcoursesandisopentonon-socialworkmajors.CourseisrequiredforallsocialworkmajorsandistheprerequisiteforallsocialworkcoursesrequiredforthemajorexceptSOW303,whichmaybetakenconcurrently.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOW211-SkinDeep:ExposingValuesinBeautyCulture(V)Asacomponentofthe“BodyLanguage:RedefiningBodyImageandSelfinSociety”LivingandLearningCommunity,thiscourseexploresthethemeofourLLCbyanalyzingthevaluesunderlyingnotionsofphysicalbeautyandstandardsofphysicalperfectionastheyarebothreflectedinandperpetuatedthroughculturalrepresentationsandsocialinstitutions.Particularattentionisgiventothewaysinwhichlookismismanifestedandportrayedinsocial,economic,occupational,political,andfamilyspheresofhumaninteraction.Thecoursedeconstructsthebeautyidealandexaminesitsconsequencesforbodyimage,intergenerationaltransmissionofattitudesaboutphysicalappearance,andaccesstoparticipationinvariousaspectsoflife.Lookismispresentedasinextricablyrelatedtootherformsofdevaluationandmarginalizationsuchashomophobia,racism,andclassism.Studentsarechallengedtoconsidertheimplicationsoftheirownvaluesandattitudesaboutphysicalappearanceandbeautyculture.Offeredoccasionally.3creditsSOW212-FamilyViolence:Values,Dynamics,andInterventions(V)Thiselectivecourseaimstouncoverthedynamicsinvolvedinthetaboosubjectoffamilyviolence.Theunderlyingvaluesandnormsrelatedtofamily,community,thestate,andsocietyareexploredastheyshapeand,sometimesconstrain,responsestochildrenandothersaffectedbyfamilyviolence.Thecourseprovidesanoverviewofthevariousformsoffamilyviolenceandapproachestounderstandingtheireffectsonfamilymembers,withparticularemphasisonchildwitnessestodomesticviolence.Social,economic,andpoliticalfactorsarecriticallyexamined.Interventionapproachessuchasriskassessmentandmaximizingcollaborationamongcommunityresourcesareaddressed.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW/PSY213-GroupStructuresandProcesses(I)Thisrequiredcourseprovidesexperiencesinsmallgroupinteractionwithanemphasisondevelopingskillsingroupparticipation,leadership,problemsolving,anddecisionmaking.Studentsdevelopanunderstandingofgroupprocessesthroughclassexercisesandwrittenassignments.Studentsarechallengedtodevelopcriticalthinking,self-awareness,communicationskills,andrespectfordifferencesamonggroupmembers.Topicsincludethevariousrolesofsocialworkpractitionersasgroupparticipantsandfacilitators,differentgrouptypes,functions,andcompositionsrangingfromgrassrootscommunitygroupstotherapygroups.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOW240-ChildWelfare(I)ThiselectivecoursefocusesonthebroaderperspectivesthathaveguidedandshapedpolicyintheareaoffamiliesandchildrenintheUnitedStates.Beginningwithahistoricalviewofthedevelopmentofchildwelfareservices,wewilllookattheemergenceofthemodernchildwelfaresysteminamulticulturalsociety.Overarchingthemesofthecoursewillincludethedevelopmentofsocialpolicyasitaffectsfamiliesandchildrenfromdifferentculturalbackgroundsandtheformationandfunctionofthepublicchildwelfaresystem.Wewillpayparticularattentiontothedevelopmentofaninfrastructuretosupporttheneedsofchildrenandfamilies,withparticularattentiontopoverty,fostercare,andchildabuse.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOW/PSY250-MulticulturalismintheHelpingProfessionThisrequiredcoursefocusesondevelopingawareness,sensitivity,andrespectforpeopleandgroupsofdiverseculturalbackgroundsanddevelopingself-awarenessofone’sownexperiencesofcultureanddifferenceaswellas
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one’sownbiasesandstereotypes.Thiscourseistaughtfromtheframeworkofsocialworkvaluesofjustice,respectandappreciationofdiversity,dignityandworthoftheperson,socialjustice,andtheimportanceofhumanrelationships.Studentsareintroducedtotheconceptofculturalcompetencewithanemphasisontheneedforsocialservicestobeculturallyrelevantandmeettheneedsofgroupsserved.Studentsareintroducedtotheknowledgeandskillsrequiredofprofessionalswhopracticeculturalcompetenceeffectively.Studentsarechallengedtodevelopawarenessoftherelationshipbetweencultureandpersonalidentity,aswellastothewaysinwhichgroupmembershipcaninfluenceexperiences,accesstoresourcesandopportunities.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOW301-SocialStructures:HistoricalandPracticalEngagementwithDifference(H)Thisrequiredcourseistakeninthesecondsemesterofthejunioryear.ItbuildsontheintroductoryknowledgeofsocialworkandsocialwelfarehistoryobtainedthroughSOW210.Thecourseteachesstudentsaboutthehistoryofsocialwelfareandthedevelopmentofthesocialworkprofession,withinthecontextofchangingsocial,political,economic,spiritual,andglobalcontexts.Studentsarechallengedtobegintounderstandthewaysinwhichsocialstructuresinteracttocreateandmaintainsocialconditions,aswellastolaythegroundworkforchange.Students’understandingofthehistoryofsocialworkandsocialwelfareisappliedinSOW402—SocialWelfareDevelopment,Policy,andServices—takenthefollowingsemesterwhenstudentsareinthefirstsemesteroftheirsenioryear.Courseisrequiredofallsocialworkmajors.Prerequisiteforsocialworkmajors:SOW210.TakenconcurrentlywithSOW304,SOW310,andSOW311.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW303-HumanBehaviorandtheSocialEnvironmentI(I)Thisrequiredcoursebuildsonknowledgeofecosystemstheoryappliedtohumandevelopment.Providesaconceptualframeworktofacilitatestudents’understandingofhumandevelopmentandhowtousethisknowledgeinprofessionalgeneralistsocialworkinterventionwithavarietyofclientsystems.Thecoursefocusesonhumandevelopmentfromconceptiontotheendofadolescenceemphasizinginterrelationshipsbetweenbiological,psychological,andsocialfactors;culturaldiversity;minoritystatus;gender;age;sexualorientation;physical,mental,andemotionallimitsandabilities;andotherissuesofdifferenceastheyaffectsystemsandtheirrelationshipswiththeenvironment.Courseisrequiredofallsocialworkmajors.MaybetakenconcurrentlywithorafterSOW210.PrerequisitesforSocialWorkmajors:BIO177,PSY101,SOC215,SOC302,orSOW/PSY250.Offeredfall.3creditsSOW304-HumanBehaviorandtheSocialEnvironmentIIThiscourseexpandsonknowledgeofhumandevelopmentanditsapplicationforthebeginningprofessionalgeneralistsocialworkpractitionerwithavarietyofclientsystems.Theconceptualframeworkfocusesonhumandevelopmentfromyoungadulthoodthroughtheagingprocesscontinuingtoemphasizeinterrelationshipsbetweenbiological,psychologicalandsocialfactors;culturaldiversity;minoritystatus;gender;age;sexualorientation;physical,mental,andemotionallimitsandabilities;andotherissuesofdifferenceastheyaffectsystemsintheirrelationshipswiththeenvironment.Requiredofallsocialworkmajors.Prerequisite:SOW303.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW310-SocialWorkPracticeTheoryIThiscoursefocusesonthefundamentalconceptsofthegeneralistpracticemodel,thebasiccharacteristicsandpurposesofsocialworkpracticetheory,andtheconceptsofsystemstheoryandtheecologicalframework.Thiscoursebuildsonthefundamentalknowledge,values,andskillsofsocialworkandthegeneralistsocialworkmodelintroducedinSOW210.Thecourseisorganizedaroundengagement,assessment,andcommunicationskillswithdiversepopulationsasprimarytasksofthegeneralistsocialworkpractitioner.StudentstakeSOW311
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concurrently,whichaffordstheopportunitytoexperiencetheconnectionsbetweenpracticetheoryandissuesofHBSEandpolicy.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Prerequisites:SOW210and303.Co-requisites:SOW301,304,and311.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW311-FieldExperienceinSocialWorkIFieldexperiencesupplementsstudents’theoreticalexposuretosocialworkbyprovidinganinitialpracticalexperienceinthefield.Eachstudentisplacedinasocialserviceagencyeighthoursaweekunderthesupervisionofaprofessionalsocialworker,forthepurposeofunderstandingthenature,structure,andfunctionofthatagency.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofprofessionalabilitiesandattitudesparticularlyastheserelatetoworkwithdiverseclientsystems.StudentsattendaweeklyintegrativeseminarwheretheexperientialcomponentofthefieldplacementcanbeintegratedwiththetheoreticalcomponentpresentedinSOW310(takenconcurrently)andpriorlearningisprocessedthroughclassdiscussion.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Courseisrequiredofallsocialworkmajors.Prerequisites:SOW210and303.Studentsmusthavebeenacceptedintothefieldpracticumprogram,holdaminimumoverallQPAof2.5andaminimumQPAof3.0inthesocialworkmajor,andmeetthestandardsofprofessionalconductspecifiedintheStudentHandbookforSocialWorkMajors.Co-requisites:SOW301,304,and310.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW/PSY344-CrisisInterventionThiselectivecoursewillprovideanintroductionandoverviewofcrisisinterventionfromitshistoricaldevelopmenttoitspresentutilization.Emphasiswillbeonawarenessofbasictheoryandprinciplesofcrisisintervention,traumaandthepracticalapplicationofspecificskillsandtechniques.Discussionwillfocusonsituationalanddevelopmentallifecrises.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSOW402-SocialWelfareDevelopment,Policy,andServicesThiscoursepresentsmethodsofanalyzingandevaluatingsocialwelfarepolicies,programs,andservicesinthecontextofcurrentsocial,economic,andpoliticalrealities.Itisdirectedtowardenhancingstudents’criticalthinkingandjudgmentastheyassesscurrentsocialissuesthataffectvariousclientsystems,determinemethodsofinterventionforchange,andfurtherevaluatepersonalpracticestyleinrelationshiptosocialpolicyatthelevelofagency,oroflocalandfederalgovernment.Courseisrequiredofallsocialworkmajors.Prerequisitesforsocialworkmajors:SOW210,SOW301,POL205,orPHI320,takenconcurrentlywithSOW410,411,and445.Offeredfall.3creditsSOW410-SocialWorkPracticeTheoryIIThiscoursecontinuesthegeneralistproblem-solvingmodelwithmajorfocusonplanning,goalsettingandinterventionswithvariousclientsystems.Thereissignificantemphasisonsensitivitytoissuesofdiscriminationandoppressionatthemicro,mezzo,andmacrolevels.Communicationskillsastheyrelatetoeachcomponentareemphasized.StudentsareencouragedtofurtherintegrateconceptslearnedinHBSEandinthesocialwelfarepolicyandservicescourses.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Prerequisites:SOW210,SOW301,SOW303,SOW304,SOW310,SOW311.Co-requisites:SOW402,SOW411,andSOW445.Offeredfall.3creditsSOW411-FieldExperienceinSocialWorkIIThiscourseisacontinuationofSOW311.Studentscontinueinaneight-hourperweekplacementunderthesupervisionofprofessionalsocialworkers.Theyareprovidedgreaterexposuretothevarioussocialserviceagenciesthroughaplacementatadifferentagencywithadiversifiedclientpopulation.Thestudent’sresponsibilitiesattheagencyreflectsincreasedgeneralistprofessionalknowledgethatminimallyincludesassessmentofdata,goalsettingandplannedintervention,andappropriateuseofvariousbeginningprofessional
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generalistsocialworkroles.StudentsintegratethetheorypresentedinSOW410(whichistakenconcurrently)andthefieldexperienceinaweeklyseminar,inwhichpeersupervisionskillsarealsodeveloped.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Courseisrequiredofallsocialworkmajors.Prerequisites:SOW210,301,303,304,310,311.Co-requisites:SOW402,410,and445.Offeredfall.3creditsSOW412-SeniorSeminarThisseminaristakenconcurrentlywithSOW488.Theprimaryfocusoflearningistheprocessofevaluationandterminationinworkingwithvariousclientsystemsanddiversepopulations,andtheintegrationofresearchandpeersupervisioninevaluatingone’sownpractice.Additionalemphasisisplacedonethicaldecisionmakinginasocialworkpractice.Thesecondarypurposeistheintegrationofallprevioustheoreticallearningwithinsocialworkandrelatedcourseswiththepracticalexperienceinthefield.Seminarislimitedtoseniorswhohavecompletedallotherdegreerequirements.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Prerequisites:SOW210,301,303,304,310,311,402,410,411,and445.Co-requisite:SOW488.Offeredspring.3creditsSOW445-ResearchinSocialWorkThiscourseintroducesstudentstosocialworkresearchanditsapplicabilitytosocialworkpractice.Studentslearntoappreciatethescientificmethodandanalyticapproachtoknowledgebuilding.Studentsplanandconductagency-basedresearchwhichisqualitativeand/orquantitativetobecomeabetterconsumerofresearch.Emphasisisondevelopingskillstopreparestudentstoevaluatetheirownsocialworkpractice.Prerequisites:MAT110and111orMAT113and114.Co-requisites:SOW402,410,and411.Offeredfall.3creditsSOW488-SocialWorkInternship/FieldPracticumThefinalpracticumisa16-hourperweeksocialworkplacementunderthedirectionofanMSWsupervisor.Studentsareexpectedtodevelopastrongprofessionalcommitmentandidentityandtodemonstratetheknowledge,valuesandskillsnecessarytofunctioneffectivelyasabeginninglevelsocialworkpractitioner.Opentosocialworkmajorsonly.Prerequisite:LimitedtoseniorswhomeetdepartmentalQPA,havecompletedallothercoursesforthedegree,andhavebeenapprovedfortheinternshipbytheprogramdirectorandfieldcoordinator.Co-requisite:SOW412.Offeredspring.6credits
SPA-Spanish
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesDepartment)SPA101-IntroductorySpanishIThiscoursesequenceofintroductorySpanishpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenSpanish,aswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationinawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.CourseisopentostudentswithnopreviousSpanishorthosewithonlyoneortwoyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishwithalonglapseofstudy.Note:Studentsmustcompletethesix-creditsequenceofSPA101/102andmaynotswitchtoanotherlanguageaftersuccessfulcompletionofSPA101.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPA102-IntroductorySpanishII
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ThiscoursesequenceofintroductorySpanishpresentsathoroughgroundworkinspokenandwrittenSpanish,aswellasanemphasisonlisteningandreadingcomprehension,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapplyvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationinawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts.CourseisopentostudentswithsuccessfulcompletionofSPA101ortheequivalent,orwiththreeyearsofhighschoolSpanish.Studentsmaynotsubstitutethisclassforadepartmentplacementatahigherlevel.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPA123SpanishforHeritageSpeakersThiscourseisintendedfornativespeakersofSpanishwithlimitedformaltraininginSpanishinanacademicsetting.Spanish,theywouldbenefitfromtargetedpracticewithspecificgrammaticalcontextsandwithwrittencommunicationinSpanishinordertobemoreeffectivecommunicators.Studentswillpracticegrammaticaltopicsthatwillenhancetheirunderstandingoftheirnativelanguage,whileatthesametime,willbegivenopportunitiestousethesetopicsinspokenandwrittencontextualsituations.TimeisdedicatedtothecorrectuseoftheSpanishlanguagethatisrequiredinthebusinessworldincludingattentiontoAnglicismstypicalofheritagespeakers.CulturalempathyandunderstandingwillalsobeenhancedthroughtheexaminationandstudyofglobalHispanicculturalnuancesandpractices.StudentsenrolledintheclassmustsuccessfullycompleteSPA123beforetakingadditionalSpanishclassesinconsultationwiththedepartmentchair.SuccessfulcompletionofSPA123fulfillstheCrossCultural/ForeignLanguageLiteracyRequirement.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA201-IntermediateSpanishIThiscourseemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionactivities,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,thevocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.Emphasisisonoralproficiencyandauralcomprehension.CourseisopentostudentswithmorethantwoyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanish.Note:SuccessfulcompletionofSPA201fulfillsthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyrequirement.Prerequisite:ThreeorfouryearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishortheequivalent.Note:SuccessfulcompletionofSPA201fulfillsthecross-cultural/foreignlanguageliteracyrequirement.Prerequisite:ThreeorfouryearsofsecondaryschoolSpanish,theequivalent,orSPA102.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPA202-IntermediateSpanishIIThiscourseemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionactivities,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidednumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,thevocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.Emphasisisonoralproficiencyandauralcomprehension.SPA202isacceptedforcredittowardthemajor,minor,andcertificatewithapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPA203-ConversationandCompositionIThiscourseemphasizesoralpracticetoenhancecorrectusage,increasevocabulary,andimprovestyleandnaturalnessofexpression.Readingcomprehensionthroughliteratureorjournalisticreadingsandgrammarreviewarealsomajorcomponentsofthecourse.Becausemuchofthematerialcoveredinthiscourseisnotsequentialinnature,studentsmayelecttotakeSPA204beforetakingSPA203.RequiredofallSpanishmajors,minors,andthosepursuingtheCertificateinSpanish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.Prerequisite:FouryearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishorSPA202,204,oroneoftheSpanishfortheProfessionscourses,orequivalent.Offeredfallandspringconsecutively.3credits
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SPA204-ConversationandCompositionIIThiscourseemphasizescompositiontoenhancecorrectusage,increasevocabulary,andimprovestyleandnaturalnessofexpression.Readingcomprehensionthroughliterature,orjournalisticreadingsandgrammarreviewarealsomajorcomponentsofthecourse.Becausemuchofthematerialcoveredinthiscourseisnotsequentialinnature,studentsmayelecttotakeSPA204beforetakingSPA203.RequiredofallSpanishmajors,minors,andthosepursuingtheCertificateinSpanish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.Prerequisite:SPA202,203,oroneoftheSpanishfortheProfessionscourses,orequivalent.Offeredfallandspringconsecutively.3creditsSPA206-IntermediateBusinessSpanishThiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinavarietyofbusinesssettings,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,theconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA206isacceptedforcredittowardthemajor,minor,orcertificate,withapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Note:BusinessmajorsandothersinterestedinenhancingtheirbusinessskillsintheglobalmarketplacemayenrollinSPA206inplaceofSPA201tofulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.WhenstudentshavecompletedthespecializedSPA206,theymayneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Prerequisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishorsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA208-IntermediateSpanishforTeachers,(K-12)Thiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinaneducationalsystem,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,theconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructures,andculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA208isacceptedforcredittowardthemajor,minor,orcertificate,withapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Studentsareexpectedtomentoroneafternoonaweekasanintegralaspectofthiscourse.Note:EducationmajorsmayenrollintheSPA208inplaceoftheSPA201tofulfillthecross-culturalforeignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.WhenstudentshavecompletedSPA208,theymightneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Prerequisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishandsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA210-IntermediateSpanishforSocialServicesThiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinavarietyofsocialservicesettingsinaglobalizedworld,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,theconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA210isacceptedforcredittowardthemajor,minor,orcertificate,withapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Note:Criminology,Psychology,andSociologymajorsmayenrollintheSPA210inplaceoftheSPA201tofulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.WhenstudentshavesuccessfullycompletedSPA210,theymayneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Prerequisite:Three
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yearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishandsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA216IntermediateSpanishforTranslatorsThiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinaglobalizedworldinwhichtranslationskillsareincreasinglyimportant,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,theconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA216isacceptedforcredittowardthecertificateinSpanishandtheminorinSpanishwithapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Note:StudentsinterestedinenhancingtheirbusinessskillsintheglobalmarketplacemayenrollinSPA216inplaceofSPA201tofulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.OncestudentshavesuccessfullycompletedSPA216,andwishtopursuetheirSpanishstudies,theymayneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Prerequisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishorsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA217IntermediateSpanishforHealthCareProfessionalsThiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinavarietyofmedicalsettingsinaglobalizedworld,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,theconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationintroducedinthecourse.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithmorecomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA217isacceptedforcredittowardthecertificateinSpanishandtheminorinSpanishwithapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Note:StudentspreparingforpositionsinthefieldofhealthcaremayenrollinSPA217inplaceofSPA201tofulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.OncestudentshavesuccessfullycompletedSPA217,andwishtopursuetheirSpanishstudies,theymayneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Prerequisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishorsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA219IntermediateSpanishforTourismThiscoursedevelopsintermediate-levellanguageskillsneededforcommunicationinavarietyoftravelsettingsinaglobalizedworld,whileenhancingculturalawarenessandappreciation.Studentsareprovidedwithnumerousrealisticopportunitiestoapply,inawidevarietyofpracticalcontexts,withconceptualizedvocabulary,grammaticalstructuresandculturalinformationthatwillenhancetravelplansinSpanish-speakingcountries.ItemphasizesspokenandwrittenSpanishwithcomplexgrammaticalstructuresandauralandreadingcomprehensionpractice.SPA219isacceptedforcredittowardtheCertificateinSpanishandtheminorinSpanishwithapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Note:StudentsinterestedintravelforpleasureorforworkmayenrollinSPA219inplaceofSPA201tofulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementofthecorecurriculum.OncestudentshavesuccessfullycompletedSPA219,andwishtopursuetheirSpanishstudies,theymayneedadditionalpracticeandberecommendedtotakeSPA202.Pre-requisite:ThreeyearsofsecondaryschoolSpanishorsuccessfulcompletionofatleastSPA102.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS220-LatinosintheU.S.ThiscourseisanintensiveexaminationoftheLatino/aAmericansocietyintheU.S.MajorLatino/agroups(suchasPuertoRican,Mexican-American,Cubans,Dominicans,CentralAmericans,andColombians)willbestudiedwithemphasisontheinterconnectionsbetweenthesegroupsandmainstreamsociety.Therewillbeaspecialfocuson
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howthesegroupshavenavigatedanddealtwiththeprejudiceanddiscriminationtheyhaveencountered.Thecoursewilldrawfromwritingsfrommultipledisciplinessuchasculturalstudies,sociology,andhistoryallofwhichwillbeaugmentedwithvariousfilmsanddocumentaries.Studentcommentaries,bothorallyandinwriting,arepresentedinEnglish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtoimprovetheirSpanishproficiency.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsH-SPA/LAN301-HonorsSpanish/Language:DonQuixoteandtheArtofImaginationThisonlinecourseisastudyofCervantes’masterpiece,DonQuixote,andincludesanexaminationofcriticalandscholarlyapproachestothenovel.Particularattentionisgiventothecreativeprocessandtheimagination.Emphasisisplacedonthethemeofinjusticeandrecurrenttopicssuchasidentitycrisis,thepartnershipofopposites,appearanceversusreality,andidealismversusrealism.HonorsstudentsneednotspeakSpanishtotakethiscourse.ThetextandotherreadingselectionsareinEnglish.SpanishmajorsandminorswishingtofulfillelectivecreditsmustcompletealloralandwrittencommentariesinSpanish.PrerequisitesforSpanishelectivecredit:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.CourseisrecommendedforSpanishmajorsandminors.Offereduponneedandsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA302-MasterpiecesofSpanishLiteratureThiscourseanalyzessomeofSpain’smostrepresentativeworksfrommedievaltomoderntimes.Thestudyofeachmajorworkincludesanexaminationofitsliterary,political,andsocialcontextsanditsrelevancetotheuniversalityofthehumanexperience.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisite:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentalchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS303-SurveyofSpanishandLatinAmericanCulturesthroughFilmThecourseexamines,theessentialmomentsofthehistory,politics,andcultureofthesocietiesofSpainandLatinAmerica;aspecialemphasiswillbeplacedontheconnectionsbetweenthedifferentregionsthatareseenasconnectedby“Hispanismo”usingapostcolonialapproach.Thehybridnatureofthecoursepermitsstudentstoviewthedocumentariesandfilms,andpreparewrittenworkoutsideofclassthatwillthenbediscussedintheface-to-faceformatduringclasstime.Studentcommentaries,bothorallyandinwriting,arepresentedinEnglishorSpanish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtoimprovetheirSpanishproficiency.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS304-HistoryofSpanishAmericanCivilizationThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthehistoryandcultureofSpanishAmericancontinentfrompre-Columbiantimestothepresent.StudentsreflectupontheimpactoftheconquestintheNewWorld,thedevelopmentofthefirstcoloniesandsubsequentindependencemovements,whichculminatedwiththeestablishmentofnewnations.Thecoursehighlightsthemajorrevolutionarymovementsofthelastcenturyandtheirimpactontheideologicalandsocio-politicaldiscourseuptothepresent.Thecoursestudiestheroleofwomenacrossthecenturiesandtheircontributionstothestruggleforsocialjustice.Studentsexaminethepeople,economicchallenges,religion,literacyandartisticexpressionsthroughoutthecenturies.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.CourseisrecommendedtoallSpanishmajorsandminors.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS307-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureI
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SpanishAmericanauthorsfromcolonialtimestothefirstpartofthepastcenturyareappreciatedaestheticallyandanalyzedintheirliterary,cultural,politicalandsocialcontexts.StudentsareabletoexploreSpanishAmericantextsacrossgenresandconsidertheirconnectionstootherauthors,theirinfluenceonsubsequentliteraryexpression,andasvehiclesofsocialandpoliticaltransformation.Studentcommentaries,bothoralandinwriting,arepresentedinEnglishorSpanish.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and/orSPA204.Coursesoffereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS308-SurveyofSpanishAmericanLiteratureIISpanishAmericanauthorsfromthesecondpartofthepastcenturytothepresentareappreciatedaestheticallyandanalyzedintheirliterary,cultural,politicalandsocialcontexts.StudentsareabletoexploreSpanishAmericantextsacrossgenresandconsidertheirconnectionstootherauthors,theirinfluenceonsubsequentliteraryexpression,andasvehiclesofsocialandpoliticaltransformation.ClassdiscussionsareconductedinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and/orSPA204.Coursesoffereduponsufficientenrollmentperhapsalternateyearsinfallandspring.3creditsSPA311-AdvancedConversationThiscourseprovidesastimulatingenvironmentforthedevelopmentofanactivecommandofspokenSpanish.Topicsareselectedtoexpandtheuseofspecializedvocabularyandthestudent’sabilitytodiscusscomplexcontemporaryissuessuchasimmigration,currentpolitical,social,economicandenvironmentalissuesoftheUnitedStatesoraselectgroupofSpanish-speakingcountries.Therewillbemanyopportunitiestosharpenconversationalskillsduringmockpaneldiscussionsandgrouppresentations.Asaspringboardforclassdiscussions,thecourseutilizesSpanishcinema.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.CourseisrecommendedtoallSpanishmajorsandminors.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA312-AdvancedGrammarandCompositionThiscourseprovidesanintensive,in-depthstudyandanalysisofcontemporarySpanishsyntaxandacomprehensiveoverviewofadvancedgrammar.Studentsdevelopanidiomaticwritingstyleasaresultofabetterunderstandingandapplicationofthecomplexgrammaticalstructurespresented.Topicsincludethearticulationofacoherentpositiononagiventopic,thedevelopmentofargumentationskills,andtheinclusionofappropriatedocumentationandreferencestosupportconclusions.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinSpanish.StudentcommentariesarepresentedinSpanishbothorallyandinwriting.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.CourseisrecommendedtoSpanish/SecondaryEducationmajors.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.3creditsSPA/LAS315-IdentityPoliticsinLatinAmericaThecourseexamineshowidentitieshavebeenconstructedfromcolonialtimestothepresent;howdifferentpowerstructuresthroughoutthehistoryofLatinAmericahaveforgedandempoweredcertainidentitieswhiledenyingandevenviolentlysuppressingothers.Thecoursewillusedifferentmarkersofidentitysuchasrace,ethnicity,class,gender,sexualidentity,etc.toexaminehowthoseidentitiesareoftenhybridandmultidimensional.Thecoursewillconsiderhow“identitypolitics”havecometoencapsulateawidediversityofoppositionalmovementsincontemporaryLatinAmerica,markingatransitionawayfromthepreviousmomentofunified,“national-popular”projects.ClassdiscussionsareconductedentirelyinEnglish,butstudentspursuingthemajororminorinSpanishmustcompleteallwrittenandpresentationworkinSpanishtoimprovetheirSpanish
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proficiency.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offereduponsufficientenrollment.(3credits)SPA400-SpecialTopicsThiscourseisdevotedtointensivestudyofaspecificareaofinterestinSpanishliterature,cultureorsociety.Theinstructorwillchoosetopicspertinenttotheneedsofthestudentsenrolled.Prerequisites:SPA203and204orapprovalofthedepartmentchair.Offeredasneeded.3creditsSPA/LAS460-MentoringinNorristownThisisaonetothreecreditmentoringexperiencewiththedepartment’scommunitypartner,theNorristownAreaSchoolDistrict.StudentsvolunteeroneafternoonaweektomentorLatinostudentsintheDistricttoreceiveonecreditofSpanishandareencouragedtorepeattheexperienceforuptothreecredits.Thisexperiencedoesnotfulfillthecross-cultural/foreignlanguagecompetencyrequirementandisintendedforstudentspursuingthemajor,minor,orcertificateinSpanishwithapprovalfromthedepartmentchair.Prerequisite:Approvalofdepartmentchair.Offeredfallandspring.1creditR-SPA466-OurInterconnectedHemisphereThisseminarisafourthyearcapstonecourseinthe“JusticeMatters”corecurriculumdesignedforSpanishmajorsandminors.Studentswillcontinuetheirinvolvementwiththeestablishedcommunity-basedpartnership,TheNorristownAreaSchoolDistrict(NASD).Thiscapstoneproject,theculminationoftheworkthatbeganastheECG100,ECG200,andECG300OurInterconnectedHemisphereisaresearchprojectfocusedonadvocacy,thefoundationofwhichwasestablishedintheECG300.StudentswillworkindependentlywithoneofthemembersoftheDepartmenttocompletetheproject.3creditsSPA499-IndependentStudyThiscourseisdevotedtoanindependentstudyandfurtherresearchofaspecificareaofinterestinSpanishliterature,cultureorhistorynotcoveredinanyoftheupper-levelSpanishclasses.ThiscourseisintendedforSpanishmajorsonly.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchairandDeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Fee.Offeredasneeded.3credits
SPE-SpecialEducation
(SchoolofEducation,TeacherEducationDepartment)SPE110-IntroductiontoDevelopmentalPsychologyandLearningTheory(I)Studentsexaminechilddevelopmentfromconceptionthroughadolescence.Majortheoriesofhumandevelopmentandlearningareexplored.Topicsfordiscussionincludemotivation,criticalmilestones,andculturaldiversityandtrends.Thiscourseisopentoeducationmajorsonly.CountstowardsbothmajorandIndividualandSocietyexplorationrequirements.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPE205-LegalandEthicalIssuesStudentswillsummarizehistoricalfoundations,majorlegislation,andmajorcourtcasesandcurrentissuesrelatedtospecialeducation.Italsoallowsstudentstoformulatediscussionpointsontheissuesoftheday.Thisisaseminarcourse.Studentsareexpectedtocarrymuchofthediscussionanddemonstrateanunderstandingoflawsand
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policiesregardingreferralandplacementforstudentswithdisabilities.Theprofessor’srolewillbetofacilitateandattimes,initiatediscussion.Thesyllabusisextensive.Itispreparedinawaythatallowsstudentsanopportunitytofamiliarizethemselveswiththeissuesandcontroversiesoftheday.3creditsSPE221-HighIncidenceDisabilitiesThiscourseassistsstudentsinbecomingpartnersinteachingandcooperativelearningstructures.Studentslearntoassesslearningstylesofschool-agedchildrenwithvaryingcognitiveabilities,developmentalandlearningdisabilitiestoachieveinclusiveclassroomsinourschools.Emphasisisplacedonassessmentandremediationtechniquesforschool-agedpopulationsinallcurriculumareas.Studentslearntoplan,teach,andremediatelearningproblemsofdiversepopulationswhileprovidingappropriatesocialandemotionalsupportusingappropriatemultimediatechnology.IEPdevelopment,lessonplanningforinclusion,andoverallachievementtestingareaddressed.Studentsparticipateinassessmentandremediationmethodsinallcurriculumareas.Fee.3creditsSPE302-AssessmentIThiscoursepresentsanintroductiontoassessment,particularlyapplicabletoinclusiveclassroomsettings.Applicationofindividualandgrouptechniqueswillberequired.Anintroductionofvarioustypesofassessmentusedincludingthepurposeofeachassessmentinadatabaseddecisionmakingprocesswillbediscussed.Primaryemphasiswillbeplacedondesigningclassroommeasurementtools(formativeandsummativeassessments),usingprogressmonitoringandusingcurriculumbasedassessmentstoimplementinstructionalpracticesforallstudents.Howtouseassessmentstoimplementinstructionaland/orprogrammaticrevisionswillbeexplored.Assessmentoflearningstylesofschool-agedchildrenwithvaryingcognitiveabilities,anddevelopmentalandlearningdisabilitieswillbediscussed.Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPE312-AutismSpectrumDisordersandOtherIssuesandTrendsThiscoursefocusesoncurrenttopicalissuesandtrendsrelatedtostudentswithspeciallearningneeds.Majorcomponentsaddressplacement,diversity,specialeducationfunding,parentalinvolvement,leastrestrictiveenvironment,andusageoftheStandardsAlignedSystem.3creditsSPE320-InstructionalStrategiesforLearnerswithDiverseNeedsThecourseintroducedgeneraleducationteachersworkingwithstudentsinPre-Ktosecondaryclassroomstotheneedsofdiverselearners.Strategiesfortheinclusionofchildrenwithdisabilitiesandvaryinglearningstylesareaddressed.Studentsstudylawsinrelationtospecialeducationandlearningtosupportfamiliesofdiversepopulations.Coursetopicsincluderesearch-basedcurriculumandinstructionalstrategiesinthecontentareas,skillsforaccommodatingandadaptinginstruction,anduniversaldesignanddifferentiation.Therolesofassessment,progressmonitoring,andassistiveandinstructionaltechnologiesarealsodiscussed.3creditsSPE360-LowIncidenceDisabilitiesProgrammingneedsofchildrenwithmoderatetoseverehandicapsinrelationshiptophysical,emotionalormentaldevelopmentareexplored.Developmentalproblemsandhandicappingconditionsrelatedtomotorandperceptualproblemsareaddressed.Studentsarerequiredtousemultimediatechnologyintheirpresentations.Prerequisite:SPE205and221.3creditsSPE406-AssessmentII&ProfessionalismThiscoursefocusesontheuseofinformalandformalassessmentdataforinstructionalandprogrammingpurposes.StudentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheIEPprocessandbeabletoarticulatethedifferencesbetweenachievementtests,aptitudetestsandobservationaldatausedinallinstructionaldecisionsincludingspecial
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educationplacementdecisions.Emphasiswillbeplacedonadministeringandinterpretingassessmentandprogressmonitoringdata(includingauthentic,screening,diagnostic,formative,benchmarkandsummativeassessment)andprovidingfordifferentiatedinstruction.Ethicalpracticesforassessmentwillalsobeexplored.Prerequisite:SPE302Offeredfallandspring.3creditsSPE488-MildInternshipSeniorEducationalStudiesmajorsareofferedtheopportunitytocompleteaninternshipincooperationwithanaccreditedprivateschool.Thisisasupervisedseniorfieldexperience.Eachinternshiprequiresaplacementofsevenweeks,teachingunderthesupervisionofaqualifiedcooperatingteacherandUniversitysupervisor.Practicumscontinuethroughoutthesemesterwithconferences,placementandcertificationprocedures.Prerequisite:limitedtoseniors.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,examrequirements,andsubmittheapplicationsforplacementstothecoordinatorofstudentteachingoneyearpriortothestartoftheinternshipsemester.GradingproceduresarepublishedintheInternshipHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedonlyaspass/fail.Offeredeachfallandspring.3creditsSPE489-SevereInternshipSeniorEducationalStudiesmajorsareofferedtheopportunitytocompleteaninternshipincooperationwithanaccreditedprivateschool.Thisisasupervisedseniorfieldexperience.Eachinternshiprequiresaplacementofsevenweeks,teachingunderthesupervisionofaqualifiedcooperatingteacherandUniversitysupervisor.Practicumscontinuethroughoutthesemesterwithconferences,placementandcertificationprocedures.Prerequisite:limitedtoseniors.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,testingrequirements,andsubmittheapplicationsforplacementstothecoordinatorofstudentteachingoneyearpriortothestartoftheinternshipsemester.GradingproceduresarepublishedintheInternshipHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedonlyaspass/fail.1-6creditsSPE491-StudentTeachingStudentsspendhalfofthesemesterinaclassformoderately,severelyorprofoundlyhandicappedstudentsunderapprovedsupervisionofcooperatingteacherandUniversitysupervisor.Prerequisite:Approvalofthespecialeducationfaculty.StudentsmustmeettheeducationdepartmentacceptanceGPA,testingrequirements,andsubmittheapplicationforstudentteachingtothecoordinatorofstudentteachingoneyearpriortothestartofthestudentteachingsemester.GradingstandardsarepublishedintheStudentTeachingHandbook.Thiscourseisgradedonlyaspass/fail.Offeredfallandspring.6creditsSPE499-IndependentStudyThosewishingtopursueresearchfieldworkmaysubmitplanstotheareacoordinator.Prerequisite:Approvalofinstructor,departmentchair,andDeanforEducation.Fee.Offeredfallandspring.1-3credits,dependingonthenatureorcomplexityofthestudy.
THE-Theater
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,EnglishDepartment)THE/ENG201-SpecialTopicsinHumanities
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Thiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopics.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3creditsTHE/ENG275-Drama(H)Inthis“Heritage”coursestudentsstudyseveralclassicplaysfromthedramaticheritageofWesterncivilization.Studentswillexploretheimpactofthetheatricaltraditionsthoseplaysrepresent,especiallyastheyimpactAmericandrama,cultureandhistory.StudentswilladditionallyexploreAmericantheatricalworksthatareuniquetoandilluminateournationallifeandart.3creditsTHE/ENG280-Acting(A)This“Aesthetics”courseprovidesanintroductiontotheartofactingandtheUniversityTheaterProgram.Emphasisisplacedondevelopingself-awarenessofandconfidenceinphysicalrelaxation,vocalproduction,concentration,andimagination.Studentsworkonfreeinginhibitions,creativeexploration,basicactingfundamentals,andbeginningcharacterization.3creditsTHE289/ENG289/CCA213-OnStage—LiveinLondon(A)This“Aesthetics”courseoffersanexperientialstudyofcontemporaryEnglish-speakingtheatre.Inaseriesofweeklyon-campusseminarsinthespringsemester,studentswillexplorethetraditionsandnatureofBritishandAmericantheatre.ThecoursewillculminatewithaweekofseminarsandperformancesinLondonduringwhichstudentswillexperienceandanalyzeavarietyofdramaticandmusical-dramaticworksfromboththeWestEndandBroadway.Fee.3creditsTHE/ENG301-SpecialTopicsinLiteratureThiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopicsatanadvancedlevelwithEnglishmajorsandminorsspecificallyinmind.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Theworkofsingleauthors—suchasToniMorrison,SamuelBeckett,andDante—aresometimesexploredindetail.Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3creditsTHE/ENG340-PublicSpeakingThiscoursereviewsbasicskillsofspeechcompositionanddelivery.Studentslearnaboutaudienceanalysis,organizationandoutlining,andtheeffectiveuseofnon-verbalmaterialsfordifferenttypesofvocalpresentations.Thesetechniquesareapplicabletoavarietyofsettingsinbusinessoreducation.Studentprogressisenhancedbyperiodicinstructorevaluation,peerfeedback,andfrequentrecordingofspeeches.3creditsTHE/ENG380-Scriptwriting(A)Inthis“Aesthetics”coursethestudyofavarietyofdramaticformsandtechniquesleadstostudentswritingscenesonsubjectsoftheirchoiceinthisscriptwritingcourse.Studentswillworkasauthors,editorsandcriticsastheyworktowardcreatingashortorfull-lengthstage,screen,radio,ortelevisionplay.Allfacetsofscriptdevelopment(fromconceptiontoproduction)willbeexplored.3creditsTHE/ENG382-TheaterPracticumThispracticumcourseinvolvesadvancedworkinconnectionwithatheaterproduction.Studentsinthistheaterpracticumwillbeinvolvedinstagecrew,choreography,acting,stagemanaging,lighting/sound,setdesign,ordirectinginaCabriniTheaterdramaormusicalproduction.Studentswillhavespecialtasksandresponsibilities
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fromtheinitialstagingtothestrikeoftheshow.Reflectionontheprocessofcreatingatheaterproductionwillbeaspecialfocusofthecourse.Credittobearranged;mayberepeatedforamaximumof6creditsTHE/ENG384-TheaterDirecting(A)This“Aesthetics”courseisofferedforstudentsinterestedinlearningthefundamentalsoftheaterdirecting.Theclasscombineslecturesanddiscussionswithhands-onexperience.Studentswilldiscoverwhatadirectordoesfromchoosingascript,researchingtheproduction,anddevelopingaconcept,tocastinganddirectingtheplay.Studentscreatedirector’sbooksforoneplayduringthesemesterandhavetheopportunitytodirectotherstudentsinscenesfromdramaticliterature.3creditsTHE/ENG385-MusicalTheater(A)FromCohantoSondheim,fromKerntoLloydWebber,themusicaltheaterremainsAmerica’sgreatestcontributiontotheatricalliterature.Inthis“Aesthetics”coursestudentswillstudymusicalsthroughavarietyofmedia,asmanymusicalshavebeenadaptedfromliteratureandfilmtostageandscreen.Studentswillread,discuss,experience,andwriteaboutthisuniqueAmericanartformandstudymusicaltheater’sbroadscope,fromdramaticoperastomodernrockmusicals.3creditsTHE/ENG387-ActinginNewPlaysConductedinconjunctionwithENG381,Scriptwriting,thiscourseallowsselectedactorstheopportunitytoappearinascenefromnewplays.Studentswillexplorevariousactingstylesandgenres,withanemphasisonperformanceinstudent-authoredscripts.Coursemayberepeatedfor6credits.Prerequisite:ENG280orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsTHE/ENG388-AdvancedActingThiscoursecontinuestheworkofENG280andalsooffersspecializedstudyinaparticularareaoftheaterandactingrelevanttostudentinterests.Thecoursewillincludeadvancedstudyofactingintheclassics,actingforthemusicaltheater,andactingincomedy.Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.Prerequisite:ENG280orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsTHE/ENG386-MusicalTheaterChoreographyInthiscoursestudentswilldevelopavocabularyofbasic,commonlyuseddancestepsinmusicaltheaterchoreographyandexploreavarietyofdancestylesthatareusedinmusicals.StudentswillstudyfamousBroadwaychoreographersfromBobFossetoJeromeRobbins.Studentswillapplytechnique,vocabulary,andcompositiontocreateachoreographedpiecethatdemonstratestheirunderstandingofhowdancecanprogressandtellastoryinamusical.3credits
WRT-Writing
(SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences,EnglishDepartment)WRT/ENG200-BasicWritingIIWRT/ENG200buildsupontheskillsdevelopedinENG100,providingcontinuedsupportforcollegewritingforstudentsofallmajors.StudentsinWRT/ENG200willcontinuetodevelopthefundamentalsofwrittencompositiontaughtinENG100,whiledevelopingamorerefinedsenseofvoiceandaudience.Studentsin
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WRT/ENG200willalsopracticetheassessment,use,andintegrationofscholarlysourcesacrossavarietyofdisciplinarysettingswithanemphasisonpropercitationofsources.Prerequisite:ENG100orpermissionofinstructor.3creditsWRT/ENG201-SpecialTopicsinHumanitiesThiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopics.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3creditsWRT/ENG207-TheCreativeEye:WritingwithStyleThisclassisaboutthecraftofwriting.Studentswillreadmostlycontemporaryessaystostudyhowanauthor’ssubject—andareader’sunderstandingofit—canbeshapedandilluminatedbydiction,syntax,tone,form,andstructure.Throughassignedreadings,studentswillexplorehowtechniquessuchasdescription,dialogue,digression,anecdote,narrativeandsettingareusedtoconveyinformationwithpowerandstyle.Studentswilltaketheinsightsgleanedfromclassreadingsanddiscussionandapplythemtotheirownwritingprojects.Asaresult,studentsinTheCreativeEyewillbecomemoreaccomplishedwriterscapableofproducingsophisticatedandcompellingwrittenwork.3creditsWRT/ENG220-CreativeWriting(A)StudentsenrolledinthiscoursecreatepoetryandproseforWoodcrest,theliteraryandvisualartsjournaloftheCabriniUniversityDepartmentofEnglish.This“Aesthetics”course,conductedasaworkshop,assistsstudentsinbringingtheirwritingfromconceptionthroughpublication.Asonewouldexpectinacreativewritingclass,studentswillbeaskedtobothwriteandevaluatetheirworkinacooperativesetting.Studentswilladditionallysupporteditorialstaffforthemagazineandwillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinallphasesofitsproduction.MayberepeatedonceforcreditbyENGmajors.3creditsWRT/ENG/COM221-TheWritingProcess:TheoryandTutoringThiscourseaddressescriticalcomponentsofwrittenEnglish.Studentswillpracticevariousmodesofwritingasameanstostrengthentheirunderstandingandexperienceofwritingasaprocess;improvetheirconsiderationofaudienceandpurpose;provideevaluativefeedbackondrafts;andstrengthenskillsingrammar,mechanics,andusage.Bystudyingresearchonwriting,andanalyzingone’sownwritingandthatofothers,andtutoringstudentsintheWritingCenter,studentsinthiscoursewillimprovetheirownwritingandhelpotherstoimprovetheirs.Thiscoursecanbetakenbyanystudent,butisrequiredforstudentsseekingSecondaryEducationCertificationinEnglish.Offeredeachspring.3creditsWRT/ENG222-AppliedInstructioninWritingThispracticalinstructioncourseprovidesopportunitiestoEnglishmajorsseekingadvanced/individualizedworkinwriting(includingsupportfortutoringstudentsintheWritingCenter).Coursemayberepeatedforcredit.Prerequisite:ENG221.Offeredfallandspring.CredittobearrangedWRT/ENG225-ExperientialPoetry:WritingintheWorld(A)Overthecourseofthesemester,studentsinthiscoursewillstudyvariousschoolsofpoetryandproducetheirownpoemsbasedonthesemodels.This“Aesthetics”courseisorganizedaroundaseriesoffieldtripstoPhiladelphiaareaculturalattractions(includingtheBrandywineRiverMuseum,theWhartonEsherickMuseum,andLongwoodGardens)withtheexpectationthattheseexperiences,coupledwithstudents’ownpersonaljourneys,willhelp
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themtomaketheconnectionbetweenart,life,andinspiration.Designedasanexperientialcourse,studentswillbeencouragedtoaskquestionsabouthowotherpoetsandartistsfoundinspirationandmeaningintheirwork,asstudentsarethemselvesexperimentingwiththeartofcreativewriting.3creditsWRT/ENG234-WritingforLeadership(V)WritingforLeadershipisawritingintensivecourse“Values”coursedesignedforstudentsofallmajors.Inthiscourse,studentswillstudyavarietyofmodesofprofessionalcommunication—includingleadershipstatements,missionstatements,email,performancereviews,andSWOTanalyses—tocommunicateinwaysthatarecomplementarytobothorganizationalmissionandleadershipstyle.Applyingcontemporarycasestudies,studentswilllearnhowtocommunicatewithavarietyofstakeholders,relayimportantinformation,addressconflict,evaluateemployees,andarticulateimportantplansandprojectsfrommultipleorganizationalpositions.Offeredeachspring.3creditsWRT/ENG301-SpecialTopicsinLiteratureThiscourseinvestigatesawidevarietyofhumanitiestopicsatanadvancedlevelwithEnglishmajorsandminorsspecificallyinmind.Topicsandthemesaredeterminedeachsemesterbytheinstructorandexploredthroughbothliteratureandothermedia(e.g.,film,television,art,music).Theworkofsingleauthors—suchasToniMorrison,SamuelBeckett,andDante—aresometimesexploredindetail.Interdepartmentalcreditmaybegrantedincooperationwithotherdepartmentsandmajors,subjecttoapproval.3creditsWRT/ENG306-AdvancedCreativeWritingStudentsenrolledinAdvancedCreativeWritingwillhavetheopportunitytobothwriteandevaluate(critique)poetryandproseinarigoroussetting.Studentsinthecoursewillundertakediscussionofoneanother’sworkforthepurposeofoursharedenrichment.Classdiscussionalsowillfocusonguidedreadingofpoetryandprosebysageandcontemporarywritersofnote,aswellaswritingabouttheworldofsmallpresspublicationinthearts.Wewillinterrogatetheassumptionsthatprescribeourresponsestotheliteraryartsintheattempttointroduceyourworkintothepublicsphere(e.g.,readingsandpublication).Prerequisite:ENG220orpermissionofinstructor.Mayberepeatedforcredit.3creditsWRT/ENG356-AppliedInstructionInDigitalPublication(Woodcrest)ThispracticalinstructioncourseisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinparticipatinginthepublicationofWoodcrest,theCabriniUniversityartsandliteraturemagazineandwebsite.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytocontributetoallphasesofboththemagazineandonlinepublicationsincludingwriting,copyediting,layout,distribution,aswellasdevelopmentoftheEnglishDepartmentprogrammingassociatedwitheachissue.Mayberepeatedforcredit.CredittobearrangedWRT/ENG367-TravelWritingThisexperientialcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinwritingabouttravel.Studentswillexplorethedifferenttypesoftravelwriting,includingfirst-personmemoirs,creativenon-fictiontravelpieces,destinationguides,andtravelogues.Usingtheworldasatext,thecoursewillbeenhancedwithaseriesofshorttripstoPhiladelphia-areaculturaldestinations,afterwhichstudentswillbeaskedtodevelopanarrativelensthroughwhichtowriteabouttheirexperiences.Anemphasiswillbeplaceduponproducingpublication-qualityworksforinclusionintheWoodcrestMagazineandwebsite.3creditsWRT/ENG378-LiteraryJournalism
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Thiscourseexaminestheriseofthe“NewJournalism”thatblendsnon-fictionwritingwithtraditionalandexperimentalliterarydevices.Studentswillstudyrepresentativeexamplesoftheform,suchastheworkofJamesAgee,TrumanCapote,andTomWolfe,andwilldeveloptheirownwritingprojectsforthecourse.Specialemphasisisplacedontheuniqueethicalchallengesthatliteraryjournalistsface.3creditsWRT/ENG380-Scriptwriting(A)Inthis“Aesthetics”coursethestudyofavarietyofdramaticformsandtechniquesleadstostudentswritingscenesonsubjectsoftheirchoice.Studentswillworkasauthors,editorsandcriticsastheyworktowardcreatingashort-orfull-lengthstage,screen,ortelevisionplay.Allfacetsofscriptdevelopment(fromconceptiontoproduction)willbeexplored.3creditsWRT/ENG420-Writing,Editing,andPublishing(DigitalMedia)StudentsinthisadvancedwritingcoursewillassumeprimaryeditorialresponsibilitiesfortheDepartmentofEnglishdigitalpublicationprogram.WorkontheWoodcrestwebsite—andrelatedinternetmediaendeavors—willprovidestudentswithreal-worldexperienceintheprofessionalfieldsofpublishingandediting.Inadditiontorefiningtheirfundamentalskillsforthefields—includingthedevelopmentofpublishablewritingsamples—thecourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoreflectontheuniqueopportunities,considerations,andchallengespresentintheemergentworldofdigitalpublication.Offeredeachfall.Mayberepeatedforelectivecredit.3creditsWRT/ENG423-Writing,EditingandPublishing(PrintMedia)StudentsinthisadvancedwritingcoursewillassumeprimaryeditorialresponsibilitiesfortheDepartmentofEnglishprintpublicationprogram.WorkontheWoodcrestmagazine—andrelatedprintmediaendeavors—willprovidestudentswithreal-worldexperienceintheprofessionalfieldsofpublishingandediting.Inadditiontorefiningtheirfundamentalskillsforthefields—includingthedevelopmentofpublishablewritingsamples—thecourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoreflectontheculturalroleofpublishing,thehistoryofthebook,andtheuniqueroleofprintpublicationsinavariedandevolvingpublishingenvironment.Offeredeachspring.Mayberepeatedforelectivecredit.3credits
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Organization
MembersTheProvincialCounciloftheMissionarySistersoftheSacredHeartofJesus,StellaMarisProvincePietrinaRaccuglia,MSC,ProvincialCatherineGarry,MSCDianeOlmstead,MSCLucyPanettieri,MSCArleneVanDusen,MSC
PresidentsEmeritaReginaCasey,MSC(1969-72)MaryLouiseSullivan,MSC,PhD(’63)(1972-82)EileenCurrie,MSC(’66)(1982-92)AntoinetteIadarola,PhD(1992-2008)
BoardofTrusteesJohnSchanz,ChairDonaldTaylor,PresidentFrankR.EmmerichJr.(’92),ViceChairClaireRoth(’69),SecretaryElizabethRileyBell(’69)AnneMarieBorneman,EdD(’80,HON’12)MaryKathrynS.Burke(’69)JoanM.Buzzallino(’66)NancyGorevinCostello(’71)EileenCurrie,MSC(’66)WilliamF.DeSanteJr.ShirleyDixon(’84,MEd’89)FrankFoxRobertM.JaraJacquelinePomfretKirbyAmyJ.LambertChrisMurrayDianeOlmstead,MSCVincePowers
PietrinaRaccuglia,MSCCarolePantalone(’70)RobertReevesJr.DavidRegn(’97)MaryBethSenkewicz(’76)WilliamStemperPatrickWardJoelZazyczny(’89)
TrusteesEmeritiRobertL.D’Anjolell(HON’08)EdithRobbDixon(HON’80)MargaretHamiltonDuprey(’73,HON’08)JamesMaguire(HON’13)J.BradleyMcManus(HON’99),deceasedBarbaraW.Rawls(HON’08)AndyTrolio(HON’97)
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Administration
President’sCabinet
DonaldB.Taylor,PhDPresident
BeverlyBryde,EdDDeanforEducation
CeliaCameronVicePresidentforMarketingandCommunications
BrianC.EuryChiefofStaffandVicePresidentofCommunity
DevelopmentandExternalRelations
JeffGingerich,PhD
ProvostandVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs
StephenHighsmith(’88)
VicePresidentofInstitutionalAdvancement
MarkKiselica,PhD
DeanforHumanitiesandSocialSciences
ChristineLysionek,PhD
VicePresidentforStudentLife
EricOlson,CPA
VicePresidentforFinance/Treasurer
RobertReese
VicePresidentforEnrollmentManagement
SusanRohanna
ExecutiveDirectorofHumanResourcesandTitleIX
Coordinator
GeorgeStroud,EdDAssistantVicePresidentforStudentLifeandDeanof
Students
RichardThompson,PhD
DeanforNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth
MaryH.VanBrunt,PhD
DeanforBusiness,Arts,andMedia
ShannonZottola
AssistantVicePresidentforEnrollmentManagement
andDirectorofUndergraduateAdmissions
AcademicAffairs
JeffGingerich,PhD
ProvostandVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs
BeverlyBryde,EdD
Dean,SchoolofEducation
MarkKiselica,PhD
Dean,SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences
MaryH.VanBrunt,PhD
Dean,SchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMedia
RichardThompson,PhD
Dean,SchoolofNaturalScienceandAlliedHealth
KimberlyL.Boyd,PhD
AssociateDeanforRetentionandStudentSuccess
ErinMcLaughlin,PhD
AssistantDean,SchoolofBusiness,ArtsandMedia
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AngelaCampbell,PhD
AssistantDean,SchoolofEducation
CourtneySmith,PhD
AssistantDean,SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences
MariaElenaHallion,PhDAssistantDean,SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAllied
Health
JoyceBelcher,PhD
AssistantDeanforStudentSuccess
FrancesHarkness
Registrar
AcademicAdvising
ShanaDeRosa,Director
CenterforCareerandProfessionalDevelopment
ShakeyiaKersey,Director
CenterforInquiry,Teaching,andScholarship
LisaRatmansky,Director
TheChildren’sSchool
NicoleWhiteman,Director
DisabilityResourceCenter
KathleenJohnson,Director
First-YearExperienceandStudentTransitions
RichardGebauer,ExecutiveDirector
HolySpiritLibrary
AnneSchwelm,InterimDirector
NerneyLeadershipInstitute
MariaVizcarrondo,ExecutiveDirector
WolfingtonCenter
ThomasSouthard,JD,ExecutiveDirector
EnrollmentManagement
RobertReese,VicePresident
ShannonZottolaAssistantVicePresidentforEnrollmentManagement
andDirectorofUndergraduateAdmissions
DianeGreenwood
DirectorofGraduateAdmissions
CharlesSpencer
Director,InternationalandMilitaryRecruitment/
InternationalStudentAdvisor
FinancialAid
ThorKress,Director
Finance
EricOlson,CPA,VicePresident/Treasurer
BusinessOffice
DianeScutti,Controller
Facilities
DawnBarnett,Director
InformationTechnologyandResources
RobertGetz,DirectorofAdministrativeComputing
Bookstore
BillBriddes,Manager
ConferenceandEvents
JessicaWebster,Director
InstitutionalAdvancement
StephenHighsmith(’88),VicePresident
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JeanJacobson
DirectorofSponsoredProgramsandFoundationRelations
JacquelineMarciano(’10)Director,AlumniEngagementandDevelopment
JohnVerdi(’03)DirectorofAnnualGiving
DianeC.CromptonAdvancementDirector
MarketingandCommunications
CeliaCameron,VicePresident
LindaBoykDirector,ContentMarketing
KevinHaughCreativeDirector
LoriIannella(’04)Director,MediaRelations
CommunityDevelopmentandExternalRelations
BrianEury,ChiefofStaffandVicePresident
StudentLife
ChristineLysionek,PhD,VicePresident
GeorgeStroud,EdD
AssistantVicePresidentandDeanofStudents
AnneFilippone
ExecutiveDirector,StudentEngagementand
Leadership
CenterforStudentEngagementandLeadership
AmberLaJeunesse,EdD,Director
PublicSafety
JosephFusco,Director
DiningServices
TracyEells,Manager
AthleticsandRecreation
BradKoch,Director
CounselingandPsychologicalServices
SaraMaggitti,PsyD,Director
HealthServices
SusanMasonFitzgerald,RN,CollegeNurse,Coordinator
MadelineDanny,DO,Physician
ResidenceLife
SueKramer,Director
DiversityInitiatives
TBA,Director
CampusMinistry
FatherCarlJanicki,Director
Staffandfacultydirectoryavailableatcabrini.edu/directory
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Faculty
SchoolDeansMaryH.VanBrunt,PhD-SchoolofBusiness,Arts,andMediaBeverlyBryde,EdD-SchoolofEducationMarkKiselica,PhD-SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesRichardJ.Thompson,PhD-SchoolofNaturalSciencesandAlliedHealth
DepartmentChairsEricMalm,PhD–BusinessJeromeR.ZurekJr.,PhD-CommunicationAmyHoyle,PhD-EducationalPolicyandLeadershipMarthaWaring-Chaffee,PhD-EducationalSpecialistMichelleFilling-Brown,PhD-EnglishMariaElenaHallion,PhD-ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionDonaldDempsey-GraphicDesignandFineArtsDarrylC.Mace,PhD-HistoryandPoliticalScienceThomasAlbrecht–InformationScienceandTechnologyToddMatthews,PhD-LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentJohnF.Brown,PhD-MathematicsSharonC.Schwarze,PhD-PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesNicholasRademacher,PhD-ReligiousStudiesCynthiaHalpern,PhD-RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesLauraGroves,PhD-SocialWorkKathleenM.McKinley,PhD–SociologyandCriminologyMarthaRitter,PhD-TeacherEducationMelissaTerlecki,PhD-PsychologyRichardThompson,PhD–Science
FacultyList
StephenM.Adams-AssistantProfessor,MathematicsBS,FloridaStateUniversity;MS,NorthCarolinaStateUniversity;MA,OhioStateUniversity;PhD,NorthCarolinaStateUniversityRasheedaAhmad-AssistantProfessor,EducationalSpecialistsMA,EdD,WestVirginiaUniversityThomasAlbrecht-ProfessorofPractice,InformationScienceandTechnologyBA,MS,WestChesterUniversityCrystalAnderson-AssistantProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipB.S.,UniversityofWyoming;MA,PhD,UniversityofArizona
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PatriciaBainbridge-AssistantProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipBS,TempleUniversity;MEd,ArcadiaUniversity;EdD,ImmaculataUniversityEdnaM.Barenbaum-Professor,PsychologyBS,EdM,PhD,TempleUniversityEmilyBasile-AssistantProfessor,ScienceBS,MillersvilleUniversity;PhD,DrexelUniversityJoyceBelcher-AssistantProfessor,ScienceBS,JacksonStateUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityAnnaBlice-Baum-AssistantProfessor,ScienceBS,UniversityofS.Alabama;PhD,DuquesneUniversityNatachaBolufer-Laurentie-AssistantProfessor,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesBA,CabriniCollege;MA,TempleUniversity,VillanovaUniversity;PhD,StateUniversityofNewYorkKimberlyL.Boyd-AssociateProfessor,ScienceBS,TheCollegeofNewJersey;PhD,UniversityofVirginiaJohnF.Brown-AssociateProfessor,MathematicsBS,MS,RensselaerPolytechnicInstitute;PhD,BostonUniversityBeverlyR.Bryde-AssociateProfessor,EducationBSEd,MA,VillanovaUniversity;EdD,WidenerUniversityJenniferBulcock-AssistantProfessor,PhilosophyandLiberalStudies;Asst.Director,HonorsProgramBA,UniversityofNewHampshire;MA,PhD,RiceUniversityDavidBurke-AssistantProfessor,BusinessBA,ShepherdUniversity;MM,Goldey-BeacomCollege;EdD,WilmingtonUniversityAngelaCampbell-AssistantProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipBA,LaSalleUniversity;MA,UniversityofMaryland;PhD,TempleUniversityPhilipCampbell–AssistantProfessor,EducationalSpecialistsBA,VillanovaUniversity;MEd,St.Joseph’sUniversityJosephCimakasky-AssistantProfessor,PhilosophyandLiberalStudiesBA,UniversityofScranton;MA,PhD,DuquesneUniversityKarenW.Coldwell-AssistantProfessor,TeacherEducationBS,St.Joseph’sUniversity;MEd,EdD,ImmaculataUniversity
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RyanColyer-AssistantProfessor,ScienceBS,AlleghenyCollege;MA,PhD,UniversityofIllinoisThomasConway-AssistantProfessor,TeacherEducationBA,MA,LaSalleUniversity;EdD,SaintJoseph’sUniversityJohnCordes-AssociateProfessor,CommunicationBA,UniversityofNotreDame;MS,SyracuseUniversity;PhD,UniversityofMarylandPaulCowley-AssistantProfessor,BusinessBBA,OhioUniversity;CPA,MAcct,BowlingGreenUniversityJohannaCrocetto,Instructor,SocialWorkBS,TowsonUniversity;MS,BucknellUniversity;MSW,SmithCollegeDonaldDempsey-AssociateProfessor,GraphicDesignandFineArtsBFA,RochesterInstituteofTechnology;MA,KentStateUniversityPatriciaErhensal-AssistantProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipBS,CabriniCollege;MEd,EdD,TempleUniversityKatieFarina-AssistantProfessor,SociologyandCriminologyBS,DeSalesUniversity;MA,VillanovaUniversity:PhD,UniversityofDelawareMichelleFilling-Brown-AssociateProfessor,EnglishBSEd,WestChesterUniversity;MA,PhD,UniversityofDelawareJosephFitzgerald-AssistantProfessor,HistoryandPoliticalScienceBA,StateUniversityofNewYork;MA,StateUniversityofNewYork,EmpireStateCollege;PhD,TempleUniversityDawnFrancis-AssistantProfessor,CommunicationBA,CabriniCollege;MS,OhioUniversity;EdD,WidenerUniversitySethL.Frechie-Professor,EnglishBA,KenyonCollege;MA,PhD,TempleUniversitySherylFuller-Espie-Professor,ScienceBS,UniversityofWashington;PhD,UniversityofLondonAnjuliGairola-AssistantProfessor,ExerciseScience&HealthPromotionBS,MS,LNIPEUniversity;MS,BloomsbergUniversity;PhD,UniversityofPittsburghAmberGentile-AssistantProfessor,TeacherEducationBA,DickinsonCollege;MS,WestChesterUniversity
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JeffreyGingerich-AssociateProfessor,SociologyandCriminologyBS,EasternMennoniteUniversity;MA,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaMayaGordon-AssociateProfessor,PsychologyBA,SpelmanCollege;MA,PhD,UniversityofMichiganRaquelGreen-AssistantProfessor,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesBA,VillanovaUniversity;MA,PhD,BrynMawrCollegeStephenGrieco–AssistantProfessor,GraphicDesignandFineArtsBM,StateUniversityofNewYork;MM,BowlingGreenStateUniversity;DMA,ArizonaStateUniversityLauraC.Groves-AssociateProfessor,SocialWorkBS,UniversityofMassachusetts;MSS,PhD,BrynMawrCollegeMariaElenaHallion-AssociateProfessor,ExerciseScienceandHealthPromotionBS,WestChesterUniversity;MS,EastStroudsburgUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityCynthiaL.Halpern-Professor,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesBA,MA,VillanovaUniversity;PhD,BrynMawrCollegeMelindaHarrisonKrick-AssociateProfessor,ScienceBS,BA,IndianaUniversityofPennsylvania;PhD,DuquesneUniversityJamesR.Hedtke-Professor,HistoryandPoliticalScienceBS,St.Joseph’sUniversity;MA,VillanovaUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityAmyHoyle-AssistantProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipBA,UniversityofMichigan;M.A.,EasternMichiganUniversity;PhD,UniversityofNorthCarolinaTangiJames-Boone-Instructor,BusinessBA,MS,PennsylvaniaStateUniversityNicholasJacques-AssociateProfessor,GraphicDesignandFineArtsBFA,UniversityofHartford;BFA,KutztownUniversity;MFA,PennsylvaniaAcademyoftheFineArtsMarilynL.Johnson-Professor,EnglishBA,SpringHillCollege;MA,VillanovaUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityCarolE.Kessler-AssociateProfessor,TeacherEducationBA,BeaverCollege;MEd,PhD,TempleUniversityMarkKiselica-Professor,PsychologyBA,SaintVincentCollege;MA,BucknellUniversity;PhD,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity
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FrancisKlose-AssistantProfessor,ReligiousStudiesBA,LaSalleUniversity;MEd,CabriniCollege;DLitt,DrewUniversityJeanneKomp-AssociateProfessor,GraphicDesignandFineArtsBFA,KutztownUniversity;MS,PhiladelphiaUniversityColleenLelli-AssociateProfessor,EducationalSpecialistsBS,CabriniCollege;MEd,BeaverCollege;EdD,WidenerUniversityDarrylC.Mace-Professor,HistoryandPoliticalScienceBA,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityDavidMadway-Instructor,MathematicsBA,FranklinandMarshallCollege;MBA,UniversityofPennsylvaniaD.EricMalm-AssociateProfessor,BusinessBA,LafayetteCollege;PhD,TempleUniversityToddMatthews-AssociateProfessor,LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentBA,SalisburyUniversity;M.A.,UniversityofTennessee;PhD,MississippiStateUniversityKathleenMcKinley-Professor,SociologyandCriminologyBA,ImmaculataCollege;MA,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaErinMcLaughlin-AssociateProfessor,BusinessB.S.,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity;M.BA,TheUniversityofUlster;PhD,TouroUniversityInternationalCarolineNielsen-AssociateProfessor,ScienceB.S.,BrownUniversity;PhD,StanfordUniversityAndrewOwen-AssistantProfessor,SociologyandCriminologyBA,MA,PhD,UniversityofWalesNathanielPearson-AssistantProfessor,LeadershipandOrganizationalDevelopmentBA,CairnUniversity,MA,RegentUniversity,PhD,GonzagaUniversityAmyPersichetti-AssociateProfessor,EnglishBA,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity;MEd,UniversityofMassachusetts;EdD,WidenerUniversitySusanJacquesReesePierson-AssociateProfessor,EducationalSpecialistsAB,BrynMawrCollege;MS,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaLeonardNormanPrimiano-Professor,ReligiousStudiesAB,MA,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvania;MTS,HarvardUniversity
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NicholasRademacher-AssociateProfessor,ReligiousStudiesBA,HillsideCollege;MA,PhD,TheCatholicUniversityofAmericaMargaretRakus-AssistantProfessor,CommunicationBA,MA,WilliamPatersonCollegeMarthaRitter-AssociateProfessor,TeacherEducationBA,TuftsUniversity;MEd,PhD,UniversityofNewHampshireAbelRodriquez-AssistantProfessor,ReligiousStudiesBA,CabriniCollege;MA,StanfordUniversity,MTS,HarvardUniversity;JD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaMarkRoesch–AssistantProfessor,BusinessBS,Coop.UniversityofMannheim;MBA,UniversityofNuremburg;PhD,UniversityofWuppertalDavidRosenberg–ProfessorofPractice,BusinessBA,BinghamtonUniversity;MBA,UniversityofPennsylvaniaVirginaSalava-AssistantProfessor,TeacherEducationBA,MA,GlassboroStateCollege(RowanUniversity),EdD,ImmaculataUniversityMariaSchwab-AssistantProfessor,EducationPolicyandLeadershipBA,LaSalleUniversity,MEd,CabriniCollege,EdD,ImmaculataUniversityAnnD.Servey-AssociateProfessor,BusinessBS,MBA,LaSalleUniversity;CPA;MEd,CabriniCollegeAliaSheety-AssociateProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipBA,MA,MBA,UniversityofHaifa;PhD,ArizonaStateUniversityCourtneySmith-AssociateProfessor,HistoryandPoliticalScienceBA,CabriniCollege;MA,PhD,LehighUniversityJosephM.Smith-AssociateProfessor,ScienceBS,MS,StateUniversityofNewYork-Oswego;PhD,UniversityofWashingtonTamarahSmith-AssistantProfessor,PsychologyBA,CabriniCollege;MS,WestChesterUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityVivianSmith-AssistantProfessor,SociologyandCriminologyBA,UniversityofMaryland;MA,PhD,RutgersUniversityMichelleSzpara-AssociateProfessor,EducationalPolicyandLeadershipB.S.,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity;PhD,UniversityofPennsylvania
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DonaldB.Taylor-Professor,BiologyBS,PhD,UniversityofMemphisMelissaS.Terlecki-AssociateProfessor,PsychologyBA,TheCollegeofNewJersey;PhD,TempleUniversityAnthonyT.Tomasco-Professor,PsychologyBA,LaSalleCollege;MS,VillanovaUniversity;PhD,TempleUniversityRichardJ.Thompson–Professor,ScienceBS,UniversityofFlorida;PhD,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversityUsameTunagur–AssistantProfessor,CommunicationBA,TempleUniversity;MFA,OhioUniversityNicholasUliano-AssociateProfessor,RomanceLanguagesandLiteraturesBS,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity;MA,EdD,TempleUniversityMaryH.VanBrunt-Professor,BusinessBA,UrsinusCollege;MBA,St.Joseph’sUniversity;PhD,LehighUniversityMarthaWaring-Chaffee-Professor,EducationalSpecialistsBS,LebanonValleyCollege;MS,WestChesterStateCollege;PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaNancyWatterson-AssociateProfessor,HistoryandPoliticalScienceBA,OaklandUniversity;MA,UniversityofMichigan;PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaRonaldW.WhitakerII-AssistantProfessor,TeacherEducationBS,GenevaCollege;MBA,EasternUniversity;MSEd,UniversityofPennsylvania;EdD,DuquesneUniversityVonyaWomack-Instructor,BusinessBS,EasternMennoniteUniversity;MS,UniversityofSanFranciscoPaulR.Wright-AssociateProfessor,English;DirectoroftheHonorsProgramBA,NorthwesternUniversity;MA,PhD,PrincetonUniversityJeromeR.ZurekJr.-Professor,CommunicationAB,FordhamUniversity;MA,PhD,BrynMawrCollege
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FacultyEmeritiAdelineBethany-FineArtsB.M.,PhiladelphiaMusicalAcademy;M.M.,WestChesterUniversity;Ed.D.,NovaUniversityMariceBezdek-EnglishandCommunicationBA,CollegeoftheHolyNames;MA,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaEdwardC.Christ-BusinessAdministrationBS,St.Joseph’sUniversity;MA,TempleUniversityM.L.CorbinSicoli-PsychologyBS,MS,WestChesterStateCollege;MS,UniversityofWisconsin;PhD,BrynMawrCollegeCarterW.Craigie-EnglishandCommunicationBA,WilliamsCollege;MA,PhD,UniversityofPennsylvaniaDavidA.Dunbar–BiologyBA,LycomingCollege;MS,PhD,LehighUniversityJolyonP.Girard-HistoryBA,WashingtonandLeeUniversity;MA,PhD,UniversityofMarylandHelenGoodwin-PhysicalEducationBS,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity;MEd,WestChesterStateCollegeJohnJ.HeibergerJr.-BusinessBS,WheelingCollege;MBA,WinthropCollege;Certified-NationalSocietyofFundRaisingExecutives
AnneKruse-BiologyBS,UniversityoftheSciencesinPhiladelphia;MS,VillanovaUniversityAndrewJ.Litavec-EducationBS,BloomsburgUniversity;MEd,TempleUniversityRobertG.McGee-MathematicsAB,HolyCrossCollege;M.S.,NotreDameUniversity;MEd,StateUniversityofNewYorkatBuffaloDawnMiddleton-EducationBS,WestChesterStateCollege;MEd,EdD,ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversityMargaretMaryReher-ReligionBA,ImmaculataCollege;MA,ProvidenceCollege;PhD,FordhamUniversityRubyRemley-ProfessorEmerita,BusinessAdministrationB.S.,TempleUniversity;M.B.A.,LaSalleCollegeJoeRomano-ProfessorEmeritus,PhilosophyB.A.,St.CharlesBorromeoTheologicalInstitute;M.A.,VillanovaUniversity;Ph.D.,BrynMawrCollegeNancyM.Rush-EducationBS,WestChesterStateCollege;MEd,TempleUniversity;EdD,TheCatholicUniversityofAmericaGeraldSatlow-InformationScienceandTechnologyBA,AntiochCollege;MAT,WesleyanCollege
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CooperatingSchoolsandTeachers
• AbingtonHighSchoolChrisHamsher
• AcademyParkHighSchoolLauraKluza
• AdPrimaCharterSchool• AlAqsaIslamicAcademy• ArmenianSistersAcademy
JoanneSchrank• BalaCynwydSchoolforYoungChildren• BenchmarkSchool,Media• BethlehemCatholicHighSchool
SusanStofanak• BeverlyHillsMiddleSchool
DanielleBaclawski• BishopMcDevittHighSchool
PatManzi• CaleyElementary
MaryAmtsberg• CardinalJohnFoleyRegionalCatholicSchool
MegRiley• CarlSandburgMiddleSchool
MaryGraceBuckwalter• CentralBucksWestHighSchool
Ms.Schrier• ChesterCommunityCharterSchool• ChesterCountyIU• ChestnutwoldElementary
ChristineMerschel,ReneeWroblewski
• ConestogaHighSchoolTimLigget
• CreationAcademyJustineGarozzo-Britton
• CulbertsonElementaryRohonaDeRosa,KellyDougherty
• DarbyTownshipSchoolJenniferRowe
• DavisElementaryJeffGold
• DelightfulDarlingDaycare,PhiladelphiaDorreenWilliams
• DowningtownMiddleSchool
MikeKirk• EvansElementary
KathleenDiBeneditto• FranklinTowneCharterSchool• GarnetValleyHighSchool
MartinMeenan• GarnetValleyMiddleSchool
AnneKuderka• GirardCollege
MaxineDennison• HancockElementary
JenAllen,CarrieBarnshaw,ShanetBostic,JoeMoskal,ChristineSally,TheresaStevens
• HarZion• HaverfordHighSchool
GeneFrantz• HillendaleElementary
LisaDougherty,JessicaSwier
• HolyFamilySchoolCaryMcDaniel
• IthanElementaryElinorBall,TrishTalone,SarahVasquez
• LowerGwyneddElementaryKerriYoung
• LowerMerionHighSchoolJeffCahill,JillKnight,TomReed
• Maggie’sPlayhouseMaggieSeawright
• ManoaElementaryJulieCirillo
• MarpleNewtownHighSchoolEdDuffy
• MarshallStreetElementaryLindsayMasterson
• MasteryCharterClymerElementaryBethWendell
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• MasteryCharterHarrityElementary• MasteryCharterSmedleyElementary• MediaElementary
Ms.Frazier• Media-ProvidenceFriendsSchool
LisaDainton• MonsignorBonnerandArchbishop
PrendergastHighSchoolJohnStudent,MitchVannello
• NewHope-SoleburyUpperElementarySchool
• NorristownHighSchoolMistyCincotti
• NorthCoventryElementaryLoriScheib
• OaksElementaryAlisonBrick
• OxfordAreaSchoolDistrictBethHollick,StephanieIntonato
• ThePathwaySchoolJanetZeigler
• PennbrookMiddleSchoolJasonBowers
• PennValleyElementaryElaineJohnson,MurrayKramer
• PerkiomenValleyHighSchoolAlexPeterson
• PhiladelphiaPerformingArtsCharterSchoolJenniferCallahan,MelissaMangel
• RadnorElementaryAnnGozzard
• RidleyHighSchoolCarmenSergi
• RobertsElementaryRaythBalsam
• RoseTreeElementaryMs.Frazier,BetsyThompson
• RoxboroughHighSchoolKeithHeleniak
• RupertElementary• RussellElementary
MariaBotos,JenWalsh
• ShadyGroveElementaryDristineDorn
• SharonHillElementaryDanielCook
• ShawmontSchoolKlairMcGlynn
• SouthElementary• Spring-FordHighSchool
TimHughes• SSColmanJohnNeumann• St.KatharineofSienaSchool
MichaelGavin• St.BernadetteSchool• St.MargaretMarySchool• St.MaryMagdalen
ClaireMenold• TheChildren’sSchoolofCabriniUniversity
JackieCapista,MissFoseid,Mrs.Mulroy,Mrs.Showers
• TechFreireCharterSchool• TheGoddardSchool• TheWorkshopSchool• UpperDarbyKindergartenCenter
RebeccaDesantis• UniversalCharterBluford
CalischeGully-Foy• UniversalCharterVare• UpperMerionMiddleSchool
BrookeBattaglia,RoseGersten,RichardLindelow
• ValleyForgeMilitaryAcademyLaurenWolchok
• VillaJosephMarieHighSchool• WayneElementary
AndreaAllen,SusanGillivray,MarthaEconomides,PeggyThomas,Mrs.Wieland
• WilliamstownHighSchoolLisaMarsden
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• WoodlyndeSchoolCarinCrawford,CarolynKruk,
MarybethSpencer,KathyWalker
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TheInvestmentFundforFoundations(TIFF)Tony’sLawnCare,LLCToscoRealEstateServicesLLCTribecaFilmInstituteTWINBRIDGEFinancialGroupUnitedStatesLiablityInsurance(USLI)UPenn-NetterCenterforCommunityPartnershipsVizionGroupWaveOneSportsWellsFargoCenterWBEN95.7FM/GreaterMediaPhiladelphiaWHYYFMWPEN97.5FMTheFanaticWRAT95.9WXTUWired96.5FMYoungEntrepreneursAcademyYSCSports