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MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY www.montclair.edu Montclair State University at a Glance Location: Degrees Offered: 247-acrecampus, at the intersection ofValley Road and Nonnal A\enue. BachelorofArts,BachelorofFineArts,BachelorofMusic,BachelorofScience, Montclair. New Jersey (Essex County), one mile south of intersection of MasterofArts,MasterofArtsinTeaching,MasterofBusinessAdministration, ValleyRoadandRoute46. MainentranceonNormalAvenue. MasterofEducation.MasterofFineArts,MasterofScience.DoctorofEducation. DoctorofEn\ironmental Management,andDoctorofScience. Background: Facilities: EstablishedasaNormalSchoolin 1908inresponsetothegrowingdemand forprofessionally trained teachers, the institution became Montclair .State Facilities on the main campus include twenty academic buildings, five Teachers College in 1927 dedicated to the education ofsecondary school administrativebuildings,theStudentCenter.SpragueLibrary.AlexanderKasser teachers through a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree program. In 19.^7 Theater. PanzerGymnasium with pool and fitnesscenter. achildcarecenter, MontclairStatebecamethe first teacherscollegeaccreditedby the Middle recreation fields, various service buildings including an l.lOO-space parking StatesAssociationofCollegesandSchools.ThecampusbecameMontclair deck,theRedHawkDiner.YogiBerraMuseumandLearningCenter.YogiBerra StateCollegein1958andacomprehensivemulti-purposeinstitutionin 1966. Stadium,andFloydHallIceArena.Housingforover3.100studentsispro\ided The Board of Higher Education designated Montclair State a teaching in eight residence life facilities. Construction ofa seven-story new academic university on April 27. 1994. It hasofferedMasterofArts programs since building is scheduled for completion in Spring 2006. Construction ofa new 1932, MasterofBusiness Administraticm since 1981. MasterofEducation studentrecreationcenterisalsoplannedfor2005-2006. since 1985. MasterofSciencesince 1992, MasterofFineArtssince 1998. Costs: DoctorofEducationsince1999.DoctorofEnvironmentalManagementsince 2(X)3andDoctorofSciencesince2005. Annual tuition and fees (2005-2006): S8.l55-new student. S7.642-retuming student,(basedon30semesterhours,undergraduate.New Jerseyresident). To Enrollment: beclassifiedasa"returningstudent"he/shemusthavebeenadmittedpriortofall About 12.174 undergraduates and 3.889 graduate students in Fall 2005. of2002.Studentswhodonotattendcoursesforanacademicyear(twoconsecuti\e Students come from all New Jersey counties, from other states, and from semesters)willbechargedunderthenewstudentrateuponreturn..Annualroom foreigncountries. Approximately3,200liveoncampuswiththeremainder and board(2005-2006): $10,030(basedonasingleroomand maximum meal livinginoff-campusaccommodationsorcommutingfromhome. plan).Ratesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.PleaserefertotheScheduleot Coursesfortheupdated listingofcosts. Faculty: Financial Aid: 545authorizedlines. Someformofaidisprovidedtoapproximately77percentoliiualiliedtull-time Accreditation: undergraduatestudents.Aidisavailableasloans,grants,employnientandasmall numberofscholarships. Part-time undergraduate students are alsoeligible for Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education ofthe Middle States someprograms.Assistance,primarilyloans,isalsoaxailablelbreligiblegraduate AssociationofCollegesandSchools.3624MarketStreet.Philadelphia.PA students. 19104.telephone215-662-5606.ForacompletestatementonAccreditations and Memberships,refertotheTableofContentsforthepagenumber. MontclairStateUniversityisanequalopportuiiity/alfiniiati\eaclioninsliuituni. Inconipliaiice\\ithivle\amIcdcralaiulsUiloci\ilriglUslegiskiiion.MonlclairStale does not discriminate on the basis ofgender, race, color, religion, national origin, age. affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, atypical hereditarycellularorbloodtrait,geneticinformation,orphysicalcapabilityintheoperationofitseducationalprogramandactivities (admission,accesstoprograms and course offerings, competitive and intramural athletics, counseling, student and other employment, use of facilities, and campus sponsored extracurricular activities). Inquiries relating to equal opportunity/affirmative action issues may be directed to the offices ofStudent Development and Campus Life or Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction. MontclairStateUniversityrecognizesitsresponsibilitytofosteranatmosphereofrespect,understanding,andgoodwillamongallindividualsandgroups,withspecial sensitivitytothoseindividualswhoaremostlikelytobesubjectedtodisrespect,abuse,andmisunderstandingbecauseoftheirrace,ethnicity,religion,gender,sexual preference,age,ordisablingcondition.Thegoalistocreateanunbiasedcommunityinwliichallindi\idualsfeelfreetoexpressthemsehesinwaysthaiareappropriate inamulti-ethnicandmulti-cultural society,andtopursuetheirworkandstudy inanaiuKispherethai \alues individualityanddiversity. Unilerlyingthisstatemeni isarespectfordifferencesofopinionandfreedomofspeech.Wemustbediligent,however,toassurethatdifferencesdonotdegenerateintoname-callingorinsulting ofindividualsorgroups. Such behaviorcan be destructiveofcourtesy andcivility andendangers theenvironment needed forengaging in productivedialogue. MontclairStatecondemnsanybehaviorthatdevaluespersonsandendangersthelearningandworkenvironment.Suchbehaviorincludes,butisnotlimitedto,threats oractsofphysicalviolence,verbalabuse,harassment,anddiscrimination. MonlclairStaleencouragesthepracticeofthishumanrelationsstatemeniineveryaspect ofcampuslife. Montclair Slate University is subjecl lo NJSA 26:31)-15 through 21 llleallli aiul ViUil Statistics) on snuikiiig m public pi.ices. In coiiipluiiKC willi llus law. llie Universityprohibitsthesmokingorcarryingoflightedcigars,cigaieties.pipes,oranymatterorsubstanceIhaicontainstobaccomallindoorspacesonIheMontclair Stalecampus. Indoorsmokingispermittedonly inprivate, fully-enclosedstudent residencehall rooms. Ifiheroom isjointlyoccupied,smokingisperniiiiedonly byconsensusofall individualsoccupyingtheroom.Anymemberofthecampuscommimilymayaskan individualtocompK withtheprovisionsofthisregulation ormaynieacom|)laintwithUniversityPolice,whomayissueasummons.Anyindividualwhofailstocomplyissubjecttoafine(typically$25-$2()())asdetermined bythelocalcourtwherethesummons is lileil. TheUndergraduateCatalogofMonlclairStaleUniversityispiiblishetlbienniallyandpresentsannouncementsofgeneralinformation,generalacademicregulations, andIheacademicprogramextani al thedateot publication. MonlclairStatereservestheright tochangeanyofitsannouncements, regulationsoriei|uiienientsat anytimewithoutnoticeorobligation. IheOfficeofAcademic Affairsisresponsible forthepreparationol ilieconieni ol (Inspublication. .Fun^-, 2006 Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008 MontclairStateUniversity (973) 655-4000 (800) 624-7780 Web-site: www.montclair.edu Admissions Russ Hail (973)655-4444 (800)331-9205 FAX (973) 655-7700 Web-site: www.montclair.edu/admissions E-mail: [email protected] Financial Aid 208 College Hall (973)655-4461 Web-site: www.montclair.edu/financialaid E-mail: [email protected] Registrar 204College Hall (973)655-4376 FAX (973)655-7371 Web-site: www.montclair.edu/registrar E-mail: [email protected] Residential EducationandServices 411 BohnHall (973)655-5188 FAX(973)655-5400 REf Table of Contents ^ 7 <0 About Montclair State University 1 Statement on the Undergraduate Program 3 f' I Z> Montclair State University Majors,Concentrations, Minors,and Certificate Programs 4 Accreditations, Approvalsand Memberships 7 Collegesand SchoolsoftheUniversity 9 Academic Calendar 12 Admissions 14 cPfOCt>'" Tuitionand Fees 17 Resources and Facilities 20 of,60^ Division ofStudentDevelopment and CampusLife 25 C. Student Academic Services 25 Admissions 27 I I Dean ofStudents 27 Financial Aid 29 Intercollegiate Athletics 30 Residential Educationand Services 31 Student Center 31 Student Activities 31 University PoliceDepartment 33 Academic Policiesand Procedures 34 Requirements forUndergraduate Degree 42 Gen Ed 2002 43 Gen Ed 2002 AppendixofCourses 48 1983 GER 51 1983 GER Appendix ofCourses 54 Multicultural Awareness Requirement 59 Writing Requirement 60 BasicSkills Requirement 64 Legend ofAlpha CourseCodes 65 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENTS Accounting. Law, and Taxation Department 67 Anthropology Department 69 Aquatic andCoastal Science Combined BS/MS Program 72 Art and Design Department 74 Biology and Molecular Biology Department 86 Broadcasting Department 94 Business Administration Major 96 Chemistry and Biochemistry Department 97 Classics and General Humanities Department 102 Communication Sciences and Disorders Department 106 Communication Studies Department 107 Computer Science Department 10 1 Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership Department 1 14 Curriculum andTeaching Department 115 EarlyChildhood, Elementary, and Literacy Education Department 116 Earth and Environmental Studies Department 119 Economics and Finance Department 127 Educational Foundations Department 131 English Department 132 Exercise Science and Physical Education Department 138 Family and Child Studies Department 144 General Humanities Major 149 Health and Nutrition Sciences Department 152 History Department 158 International Business Major 163 Justice Studies Department 165 Legal Studies Department 168 Linguistics Department 174 Management and Information Systems Department 180 Marketing Department 186 Mathematical Sciences Department (includes Physics) 189 Modern Languages and Literatures Department 197 Music Department 204 Philosophy and Religion Department 215 Political Science Department 220 Psychology Department '. 224 Science Informatics Major 228 Sociology Department 230 Spanish/Italian Department 233 Theatre and Dance Department 242 Women's Studies Majorand Minor 250 TEACHER EDUCATION TeacherEducation Program 252 OTHER PROGRAMS CombinedPrograms 257 BachelorofScience/DoctorofDental Medicine Program BachelorofScience/DoctorofMedicine Program, BachelorofScience/DoctorofPharmacy Program BachelorofScience/DoctorofPhysical Therapy Program BachelorofScience/MasterofPhysician Assistant Program Experiential Education Courses andPrograms (Cooperative Education) 258 Health Careers Program 262 Honors Program 262 New Jersey School ofConservation 264 SpecialEducation 265 INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS African-American Studies 266 Archaeology 267 Cognitive Science .267 Criminal Justice 268 Film 268 Gerontology 269 International Studies 269 Latin American and Latino Studies 271 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Child Advocacy 273 Gerontology 273 Appendix ofScholarshipsand Awards 274 Administration and Facuhy 285 Index 296 Directions toCampus 300 MapofCampus insidebackcover About Montclair State University ThesecondlargestandfastestgrowingUniversityinNewJersey,Mont- CollegeofEducation and Human Services,theUniversity's Infor- clair State has taken a lead role in developing programs and building mation Commons and Technology Solutions Center, the ADP facilities that will ensure the University continues to be an outstanding Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies, the educationalresourceforthepeopleofNewJersey.MontclairStateoffers CenterofPedagogy,theInstitutefortheAdvancementofPhiloso- theadvantagesofalargeuniversitybyprovidingabroadundergraduate phy forChildren, seven lecture halls, 39 media-rich generalclass- curriculum with a global focus, a wide variety of superior graduate rooms, 11 specialized classrooms and laboratories, and student programsandadiversefacultyandstudentbody,allwhilemaintaininga studylounges. smallcollege'sattentiontostudents. • TheGeorgeSegalGalleryatMontclairStateUniversity,openedin Montclair State's Mission Statement reflects on its expanding role as a spring2006,istheonlygalleryintheworldnamedforGeorgeSegal, centerforexcellenceinteachingandlearning,itscommitmenttoresearch one ofNew Jersey's great 20th-century artists. The 7,200-square- and its continued service to the community, the region, the state, and footgalleryislocatedonthefourthflooroftheRedHawkParking beyond.AstheUniversityapproachesitscentennialin2008,itcontinues Deck,adjacenttotheAlexanderKasserTheater. to: • The Cyber Cafe, located in the Harry A. Sprague Library, is • provideexpandedopportunitiestostudentswithinarichly diverse scheduledtoopeninfall2006.Thecafewillbecompletelywireless, setting; andofferindoorandoutdoorseatingareas. Themenu will feature • beasourceofnew knowledgeandtheapplicationofknowledge: sandwiches,salads,pastriesandbeverages. • provide the facilities, equipment and funding to support the University'sexpansion; • Plans are currently are underway for a new Student Recreation • embracethepervasiveandtransforminguseoftechnology; Centertoservethe University'sgrowingpopulation. • beacenterforglobal studyandunderstanding; MontclairStateprovides acomprehensive array ofacademicprograms • fosteravibrantsenseofcommunity in whicheach studentwillbe while remaining accessible and affordable. The University offers ap- challengedtoattainherorhisfullpotential;and proximately 170undergraduateprograms,includingmajors,concentra- • serveasanimportantresourceforthelocalandregionalcommunity. tions,minors,andteachercertifications.Inaddition,therearemorethan The University has embarked on an ambitious expansion program that 185graduatemajors,concentrations,educationalcertificationandprofes- will enable it to accommodate at least 18,000 students by 2008. The sionalcertificateprogramsavailable,includingthenation'sonlydoctorate programincludesthe recruitmentofoutstandingnewfacultytojointhe inpedagogy,auniqueinterdisciplinarydoctorateinenvironmentalman- alreadytalentedanddedicatedgroupofteachersandscholars,anda$250 agement, and the state's only doctorate in audiology. Through its six millioncapitalconstructionplan.Majorbuildingprojectsare: collegesandschools—theCollegeofEducationandHumanServices,the CollegeofHumanitiesand Social Sciences, theCollegeofScience and • TheVillageatLittleFalls,astate-of-the-arthousingcomplexwith Mathematics, the School of the Arts, the School of Business and the apartmentsfor850 students, whichopened in fall 2003. With five — buildingsnamedforfamousNewJerseyans,MSU'ssignatureSpan- Graduate School Montclair State University prepares its students to ish mission architecture, an outdoorswimming pool and a fitness leadproductiveandrewardinglives,andtoparticipateresponsiblyinour center,ithasbeenfeaturedonMTV,ontelevision's"InsideEdition", society. andin newspapersacrossthecountry. MontclairState'sstrongcommitmenttopublicserviceisevidencedbyits • Anewwomen'sSoftballstadium,whichopenedinspring2004with widevarietyofnoncreditprogramsofferedtovariedconstituencies.Each year, more than 1,200 acaderiiically gifted youngsters take part in ad- anartificialplaying surfaceandseatingfor260fans. vancedinstructionalprogramsofferedweekendsandduringthesummer • The AlexanderKasserTheater, a500-seat, state-of-the-art perfor- oncampus,andcloseto500talentedchildrenreceiveinstructionthrough mancevenueformusic,danceandtheaterevents.Openedinthefall the PreparatoryCenterfortheArts. TheSchoolofConservation,a240- 2004, the theater is also used by musicians studying at the New acre facility in Stokes State Forest, is one of the largest university- Music Institute, housed in the theater's lower level alongside the operatedenvironmentaleducationcentersintheworld,providingtwo-to unique Harry Partch InstrumentCollection, andbychildren inthe five-day programs for about 10,000 elementary and secondary school University'sPreparatory Music Program. studentsfromaroundthestate,aswellasgraduate educationforstudents • ANewJersey Transit train station and parking garage, opened in fromthroughouttheworld.TheUniversity'sServiceLearningProgram, putsstudentstoworkinthecommunitywheretheycanapplywhatthey ospfrmiingdt2o00w5n,MtaonghiavtetUanni.versitystudentsaone-seatrideintotheheart learnintheclassroomtoactual,hands-oncivicinvolvement.AndtheNew JerseyNetworkforEducationalRenewalisaUniversitypartnershipwith • TheChildren'sCenter, an innovative settingthatwill unitetypical many school districts throughout New Jersey dedicated to the simulta- preschoolers with special-need students, creatingauniqueexperi- neousrenewaloftheschoolsandteachereducation. enceforbothchildrenandeducators.The21,000-square-footfacil- ityopenedfall 2005. MontclairStatetakesprideinitsrichhistoryofboldeducationalinnova- tion,inspiredteachingandvitalservicetothestateandlooksforwardto • UniversityHall,a270,000-square-footinstructionalbuildingopened continuing to be a major contributor to the cultural, economic and in spring 2006, is the largest and most technologically advanced educational lifeoftheregion. academic building in Montclair State's history. It is home to the m Statement on the Undergraduate Program The BoardofTrusteesofMontclairStateUniversityreaffirms itsbelief majoringinliberalartsprograms,andthoseinprofessionaland thattheliberalartsandsciencesformtheessentialbasisofanundergraduate career programs that, in addition to their own strengths, are programofhighereducation. soundlyrootedinandrelatedtothestrengthsofourliberalarts departments; Inaneraofdecreasingresources,diminishedpublicsupport,andincreased popularinterestinvocationalism,therearestrongpressurestosuccumb 3. supportprogramsthatassistunderpreparedstudentswhoshare totemporaryconcerns,and indoingsoto losesightoftheenduringand ourgoalsto meet thedemanding standardsofwhich we think essentialpurposeofauniversityeducation.Therearealsoeconorfiicand theyarecapable ifsuitablychallenged,excited,andeducated; politicalforcesthat,ifnotconstrainedbythoughtfulresponse,threatenthe integrityofacademicprocessesandthequalityofacademicstandardsof 4. ongoingprocessesofprogramreviewandevaluation inwhich institutionsofhighereducationeverywhere. thejoint efforts of faculty, administration, and Board ensure maintenanceofthehigheststandardsofquality; TheBoardofMontclairStateUniversitybelievesthattheinstitutionhas the special purpose ofcontributing to,critically examining, preserving, 5. a diverse student body reflecting different cultural and social andtransmittingthecultureofoursocietytosucceedinggenerations,and backgrounds, but united by a common cominitment to the that the protection ofthis purpose is the public trust for which we are academic values forwhich MontclairState University stands; primarily responsible. We believe that the progress ofMontclair State and University towards this goal has been exemplary, and in particular we 6. programs that strengthen the efforts ofan able and dedicated .applaud the steps already taken by the faculty and administration to facultyandsupportthescholar'scontinuingneedforintellectual maintain and enhance these values. Consistent with the policy and andpersonalrenewal. planning function of the Board, however, we believe that faculty and administrationeffortsmightbeenhancedbyanunderstandingofwhatthe Insettingthesegeneralgoals,theBoardrecognizesthedifficulteconomic Boardsetsforthasavisionofthe undergraduateprogram: andpoliticalenvironmentlikelytofacehighereducationinthefuture,and thatmanyotherinstitutionshavechosentoconfrontthesechallenges in 1. a rigorous and comprehensive program of general education amannerdifferentfromourown.Webelieve,however,thattheneedto requiredofallstudentsthatnotonlyincludesadvancedlearning createadistinctivemissionandclimateforMontclairStateUniversityand skillsandpreparationforeffectivecitizenship,butalsofostersan to prepare students fully for an uncertain but clearly difficult future appreciationofasharedhumanheritageleadingtotheenhancement requires usto makethiscommitment. ofthequalityofbothpersonalandcommunity life; ItistheBoard'sintenttoviewitsfutureconsiderationofnewpoliciesand 2. an enrollment reflecting a balance between those students programswithin thecontextofthisstatement. Q Montclair State ECON Economics major B.A. University Majors, ECOE Economicsmajor(Teaching) B.A. ECBE Economicsmajor, Concentrations, Mi- BusinessEconomicsconcentration B.A. nors, Certificate Pro- EENNGCLW English major B.A. English major.CreativeWritingconcentration B.A. grams^ ENED Englishmajor(Teaching) B.A. FASH Fashion Studies B.A. FAAH Fine Arts major. Art Historyconcentration B.A. PROGRAM CODKS. UNDERGRADUATE MATORS AND FAED Fine Arts major, Fine Arts Educationconcentration.B.A. CON( FNTRATIONS ATTHE BACCALAI REATE LEVEL FAST Fine Artsmajor. Studioconcentration B.A. ALHE Allied Health Services major B.S. EASE Fine Arts/Studiomajor B.F.A. ANTH Anthropology major B.A. FASI Fine Arts/Studio major. ANED Anthropology major(Teaching) B.A. Industrial Design concentration B.F.A. ACSC Aquatic andCoastal Sciences B.S./M.S. EASE Fine Arts/Studio major. ATTR AthleticTraining major B.S. Filmmakingconcentration B.F.A. BICM Biochemistry major B.S. FCCL Family andChild Studies major. BIOL Biology major B.S. ChildLife Specialistconcentration B.A. BIDE Biology major(Dental Program) B.S. FCEC Family andChild Studies major. BIME Biology major(Medical Program B.S. Early Childhoodconcentration B.A. BIED Biology major(Teaching) B.S. FCEM Family andChild Studies. Early andMiddleChildhoodconcentration B.A. BIES Biologymajor.EnvironmentalScienceconcentration..B.S. BRCA Broadcasting major B.A. FCFS Family andChild Studies major. BAAC BusinessAdministration major. Family Servicesconcentration B.A. FCGR Family andChild Studies major. Accountingconcentration B.S. BAEC BusinessAdministration major. Gerontology concentration B.A. FRCV French major. FrenchCivilizationconcentration B.A. Economicsconcentration B.S. BAFN BusinessAdministration major. FRTR French major.Translation concentration B.A. FRED French major(Teaching) B.A. Financeconcentration B.S. BAHM GHEL General Humanities major(Elementary Business Administration major. SchoolTeacher) B.A. Hospitality Managementconcentration B.S. GHUM General Humanities major B.A. BAIB Business Administration major. GEOG Geography major B.A. BALT IBnutseirnneastsioAndalmiBnuissitnreastsiocnonmcaejnotrr.ation B.S. GEEN Geography major. Environmental Studiesconcentration B.A. Leisure IndustriesandTourismconcentration B.S. BAMG GEUR Geography major. Urban Studiesconcentration B.A. Business Administration major. GEOS Geoscience major B.S. Management concentration B.S. BAMI Business Administration major. GEES Geoscience major. Environmental Scienceconcentration B.S. ManagementInformation Systemsconcentration B.S. BAMK HEED Health Education major B.S. Business Administration major. HLCH Health Education major. Marketingconcentration B.S. BAQM Community Health Servicesconcentration B.S. Business Administration major. HIST History major B.A. Quantitative Methodsconcentration B.S. BARM HIEL History major(Elementary School Teacher) B.A. BusinessAdministration major.Retail HIED History major(Teaching) B.A. Merchandising and Managementconcentration B.S. CHEM Chemistry major B.S. INFT InformationTechnology B.S. CHBM Chemistry (CombinedB.S./M.S.) B.S./M.S. ITAL Italian major B.A. CLAS Classics major B.A. ITTE Italian (Teaching) B.A. esse Communication Studies major. JURI Jurisprudence B.A. JUCA Justice Studies major. Speech Communicationconcentration B.A. CSOC Communication Studies major. Child Advocacyconcentration B.A. JUEJ Justice Studies major. Organizational Communication concentration B.A. CSPR Communication Studies major. Environmental Justiceconcentration B.A. JUJS Justice Studies major.Justice SystemsconcentrationB.A. Public Relationsconcentration B.A. CPSC ComputerScience major B.S. JUPS Justice Studies major. CPIN ComputerScience major. Informaticsconcentration B.S. Paralegal Studiesconcentration B.A. CPPC ComputerScience major. Professional Computing LATN Latin major B.A. LATE Latin major(Teaching) B.A. concentration B.S. DANC Dance major B.F.A. LING I inguistics major B.A. DAMT LIED Linguistics major(Teaching) B.A. Dance, Musical Theatreconcentration B.F.A. QMATH Mathematicsmajor B.S.

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