College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing - Undergraduate Course Catalog

212 Pages·1991·15.3 MB·English

by  Fairfield University

Fairfield University
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Business
School of Nursing
1991-1992
TheJesuit UniversityofSouthernNewEngland
INFORMATION
DIRECTORY
Undergraduate Admissions Alumni Programs Summer Sessions
Dean of Admissions Director of Alumni Relations Coordinator, Dolan House
Bellarmine Hall Southwell Hall
President
Undergraduate Financial Aid Academic Vice-President Bellarmine Hall
Director of Financial Aid Canisius Hall
Canisius Hall Provost
College of Arts and Sciences Bellarmine Hall
Student Services Dean, Canisius Hall
Vice President for Student Services Mailing Address
Dolan Hall School of Business Fairfield University
Dean, Faculty Office Building Fairfield, Connecticut 06430-7524
Fees
Accounting, Bellarmine Hall School of Nursing Telephone
Dean, School of Nursing [phone]
Transcripts
University Registrar, Canisius Hall School of Continuing Education
Dean, Dolan House
Graduate School of Education
and Allied Professions
Dean, Canisius Hall
CATALOGUE
ISSUE
1991 - 1992
THE JESUIT UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Accreditation
Fairfield University is fully accredited by the The School of Nursing has been accredited by
New England Association of Schools and Col- the National League for Nursing and approved
leges, which accredits schools and colleges in by the Connecticut Department of Higher Ed-
the six New England States. Accreditation by ucation and by the Connecticut State Board of
one ofthe six regional accrediting associations Examiners for Nursing.
in the United States indicates that the school
or college has been carefully evaluated and The University holds memberships in the Na-
found to meet standards agreed upon by qual- tional Association of Independent Colleges and
ified educators. Universities, American Council for Higher
Education, American Assembly of Collegiate
In addition, the Graduate School of Education Schools of Business, American Association of
and Allied Professions is accredited by the Colleges for Teacher Education, American
State of Connecticut Department of Education, Council on Education, Association of Jesuit
which has approved the education program for Colleges and Universities, Connecticut Associ-
teacher certification at secondary levels and ation of Colleges and Universities for Teacher
the graduate programs which lead to certifica- Education, ConnecticutConferenceofIndepen-
tion in specialized areas of education. The dent Colleges, Connecticut Council for Higher
chemistry program of the College of Arts and Education, National Catholic Educational As-
Sciences is approved by the American Chem- sociation, National League for Nursing, and
ical Society. New England Business and Economic Associ-
ation.
The provisions of this bulletin are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Fairfield
University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provision or any
requirement at any time.
Fairfield University admits students of any sex, race, color, marital status, religion, age, national
origin or ancestry, disability or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students of the University. It does not discriminate on
the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability or
handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, or other University-administered programs.
Fairfield University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also
known as the Buckley Amendment) which defines the rights and protects the privacy of students
with regard to their educational records. A listing of records maintained, their location, and the
means of reviewing them is available in the Office of Student Services.
Contents
Accreditation 2
The Mission of Fairfield University 4
An Overview of Fairfield University 6
Educational Policies and General Regulations 18
Introduction / Normal Academic Progress / Grading System / Disruption of Normal
Academic Progress/AcceptanceofCreditsforStudyatOther Institutions/Academic
Freedom and Academic Responsibility
The Curricula 28
Introduction / Choice of Curriculum / Course Numbering System / Core Curriculum
/ Electives / Major / Second Major / Minor / Honors Program / Alpha Sigma Nu /
Freshman Seminar/ Independent Studies / Student Internships /Academic Support
Services / The Writing Center
College of Arts and Sciences 36
Degrees Offered / Specialized Programs / Departmental Requirements and Options
/ Courses of Instruction
School of Business 140
General Education Core Curriculum / Business Core Requirements/ Business Major
Requirements/ Curricula for Minors / Courses of Instruction
School of Nursing 158
Nursing Curriculum / R.N. Program: Curriculum / Courses of Instruction
Student Services and Campus Life 166
Student Association / Student Conduct / Counseling / Health / Activities / Athletics
/ Residence Halls / Campus Center / Library / Recreational Complex / Religious
Activities / Parking
Admissions, Expenses, and Financial Aid 174
Freshman Admissions / Advanced Placement and Early Admission / Transfer
Admissions / Expenses / Refund Policy / Financial Aid Application / Satisfactory
Academic Progress / Financial Aid Available
Directory 188
Board of Trustees / Administration / Faculty
Index 199
Academic Calendar 1991-1992 202
Campus Map Inside Back Cover
University Mission
The Mission of able to assimilate and organize facts, to eval-
uate knowledge, to identify issues, to use ap-
propriate methods of reasoning, and to convey
Fairfield conclusions persuasively in written and spoken
word. Equally essential to liberal education is
University the development of the aesthetic dimension of
human nature, the power to imagine, to intuit,
to create, and to appreciate. In its fullest sense
Fairfield University, founded by the Society of liberal education initiates students at a mature
Jesus, is a coeducational institution of higher level into their culture, its past, its present, and
learning whose primary objectives are to de- its future.
velop the creative intellectual potential of its Fairfield recognizes that learning is a lifelong
students and to foster in them ethical and process and sees the education which it pro-
religious values and a sense of social respon- vides as a foundation upon which its students
sibility. Jesuit Education, which began in 1547, may continue to build within their chosen areas
is committed today to the service of faith, of ofscholarly study or professional development.
which the promotion of justice is an absolute Italso seekstofosterin itsstudentsacontinuing
requirement. intellectual curiosity and a desire for self-edu-
Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit. cation which will extend to the broad range of
It celebrates the God-given dignity of every areas to which they have been introduced in
human person. As a Catholic university it their studies.
welcomes those of all beliefs and traditions As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly
who share its concerns for scholarship, justice, joins in the broader task of expanding human
truth, and freedom, and it values the diversity knowledge and deepening human understand-
which their membership brings to the university ing, and to this end it encourages and supports
community.
the scholarly research and artistic production
Fairfield educates its students through a variety of its faculty and students.
of scholarly and professional disciplines. All of Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider
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" their similarities, their differences, and their
a whole. Faculty and students are encouraged
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with a special emphasis on the traditional hu- all, Fairfield serves the wider community by
manities as a complement to the more spe- educating its students to be socially aware and
cialized preparation in disciplines and profes- morally responsible persons.
sions provided bythe major programs. Fairfield Fairfield University values each of its students
is also committed to the needs of society for as an individual with unique abilities and po-
liberally educated professionals. It meets the tentials, and it respects the personal and aca-
needs of its students to assume positions in demic freedom of all its members. At the same
thissocietythrough its undergraduateand grad- time it seeks to develop a greater sense of
uate professional schools and programs. community within itself, a sense that all of its
A Fairfield education is a liberal education, members belong to and are involved in the
characterized by its breadth and depth. It offers University, sharing common goals and a com-
opportunities for individual and common reflec- mon commitmentto truth and justice, and man-
tion, and it provides training in such essential ifesting in their lives the common concern for
human skills as analysis, synthesis, and com- others which is the obligation of all educated,
munication. The liberally educated person is mature human beings.
AN
OVERVIEW
OF
FAIRFIELD
UNIVERSITY
An Overview of Fairfield University
An Overview of friendships that will broaden your horizons and
enrich your life.
A still greater influence on your life will be your
Fairfield professors, who exhibit an even wider diversity
than do the students. Although Fairfield is a
University Jesuit university, the majority of 173 full-time
faculty are lay persons who represent many
faiths and creeds. Both lay and Jesuit, the
Fairfield is a proud tradition of learning. faculty hold degrees from over 85 American
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operated by the Jesuit Order in the United in their discipline. Many have had practical
States and the inheritorofatradition of learning experience in various careers and professions
and scholarship that dates back to 1540 when before becoming teachers. Almost without ex-
St. Ignatius Loyolafoundedthe SocietyofJesus ception you will find them eager to sit with you
(the Jesuits) on the principle of active service and talk about your academic progress or your
in the world. personal problems. An important aspect: Fair-
From that time, many Jesuits chose education field has no graduate students who teach in
as theirfield of service. A basic Jesuit principle, any of its colleges or schools.
the striving for excellence, led them to create Although our students and faculty have varied
schools that have become renowned for aca- backgrounds, they have come to Fairfield be-
demic quality. A Jesuit education has come to cause they share common goals: the striving
mean a high standard of academic discipline for excellence in every area of life; the com-
within Judeo-Christian values. mitment to intellectual honesty, discipline, and
Our students are selected without regard to inquiry; the ideals of a liberal education; the
sex, race, color, marital status, religion, age, expression of Christian values through concern
national origin or ancestry, disability or handi- for and service to others. They are, in other
cap. This diversity acts as a stimulus to your words, the living embodiment of a tradition of
education and givesyou an opportunityto make learning 450 years old.
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An Overview of Fairfield University
Fairfield is a qualityacademicprogram. The
goal of a Fairfield education is to develop the
whole person, and we believe that a liberal
education can achieve this goal because it
exposes you to the whole of learning.
The University has created a core curriculum
for all students in all undergraduate schools. It
includes from two to five courses in each of
these areas:
• Mathematics and Natural Sciences, to acquaint
you with both mathematical logic and the work-
ings of the physical world;
• History and Social Sciences, to give you a
knowledge of the past, a contemporary social
awareness, and a sense of civic responsibility;
• Philosophy and Religious Studies, to help you
to a clear knowledge of ultimate religious, phil-
osophical, and moral values;
• English and Fine Arts, to develop the habits of
logical thinking and accurate expression, and to
give you an understanding of human nature
through literature, drama, music, and art;
• Modern and ClassicalLanguages, to provide an
insight into other cultures and other modes of
expression and thought.
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An Overview of Fairfield University
Within the framework of these five areas, you The University has five schools: the College of
have a number of options. The requirement in Arts and Sciences; the School of Business; the
Philosophy and Religious Studies, for example, School of Nursing; the School of Continuing
includes two courses in religion. But you can Education; and the Graduate School of Edu-
choose to examine your own spiritual heritage cation and Allied Professions. In addition to
or the beliefs of others; your courses can be courses offered during the year, these schools
as general as Religion and Psychology or as also offer courses during the summer.
specific as The Writings of Paul. You will find The College ofArts andSciences, the oldest
enough options like this so that fulfilling the and largest of Fairfield's five schools, offers
requirements becomes a stimulating and en- two degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
joyable experience while providing the breadth Science.
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As a partner in planning your academic pro- major in American studies, economics, English,
gram, you will have a faculty advisor. In your fine arts, history, modern languages (French,
freshman year your advisor will be assigned German, Spanish), philosophy, politics, psy-
from the faculty at large; in later years, he or chology, religious studies, sociology, or com-
she will be a professor in your major field. If munication arts.
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knowledgeable in the admissions requirements chemistry, mathematics, computer science,
ofthose institutions and who can help you plan
physics, or psychology.
a course of study that will further your profes-
Students are encouraged to select a major at
sional goals.
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brella. This enables us to combine the intimacy many students are, you may discuss the pos-
andthe personal attentionthatarethestrengths sibilities with your faculty advisor, with other
of a small college with the advantages of a professors, or with a career counselor in our
university. Your classes will be relatively small, Career Planning Center. Selecting a major is
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" and do " give time to your individual instruc- to change to another field if you find your first
tion. But you will also find thatthefull resources choice was not the right one.
of the University are at your command when- Within each major field of study, the College
ever you need them. of Arts and Sciences offers an exceptionally
wide rangeofcourses,from introductorystudies
to highly specialized courses for upperclass-
men. And within every major field there is an
opportunity for independent study and research
that can carry you far beyond the normal limits
of traditional courses. Double-majors and mi-
nors may be arranged for students interested
in combining the skills and talents of two dis-
ciplines.