Duquesne University Bulletin 1998-1999

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Duquesne
University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate
Catalog
1998-1999
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Information contained in this catalog
Published annually ly Duquesne University, 600 Fort\
All Degrees and Programs Offered by Duquesne University i
SCHOOL BACHELOR'S DEGREE MASTER'SDEGREE DOCTORATE
Classics Philosophy Church History
Classical PoliticalScience Administration Archival,
Civilization Psychology andCanonLaw Museumand English
Communication Sociology: Communication EditingStudies HealthCareEthics
Studies Concentration Rhetoricand LiberalStudies Philosophy
Collegeand ComputerScience inCriminalJustice, Philosophyof Multimedia Psychology
GraduateSchool English SocialChangeand Communication Technology Theology
ofLiberalArts Greek SocialStructure English Philosophy
History StudioArt HealthCare Psychology (Ph.D.soffered
Journalism Spanish Ethics Socialand inallofthe
Latin Theology PublicPolicy above)
Mathematics WorldLiterature ConflictResolution
MediaStudies andPeaceStudies
Theology
PastoralMinistry
Accounting Management
Finance Marketing MasterofBusiness
Schoolof Information Pre-LawStudies Administration(M.B.A.)
Business Technology SportsMarketing MasterofScienceinManagement
Administration International SupplyChain InformationSystems(M.S.inM.I.S.)
Business Management MasterofScienceinTaxation(M.S.inTax)
Investment
Management
MasterofScienceinEducation
EarlyChildhoodEducation CounselorEducation
EarlyChildhood/ElementaryEducation EducationalStudies
EEalrelmyenCthairlydhEodoudcaEtdiuocnation/SpecialEducation ERleeamdeinntgaarnydEdLuacnagtuiaogneArts
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B.A.Communications/B.S.Education DualDegrees-
B.A.English/B.S.Education B.S.AthleticTraining/M.S.Ed.
BB..AA..MLaattihn//BB..SS..EEdduuccaattiioonn BB..SS..CBihoelmoigsytr/yM/.SM..SE.d.Ed.
B.A.Spanish/B.S.Education B.S.Physics/M.S.Ed.
SScciheonoclesofHealth BaHActehhaellelttohircMoTafrnSaaciigneiennmcgeenitn:Systems MaOHscetcaeulrptahotfM:iaonnaalgTehmeernatpySystems
PerfusionTechnology PhysicalTherapy
PhysicianAssistant
Speech-LanguagePathology
Performance
Classical MusicEducation MusicEducation Theory
SchoolofMusic JSaazczred MMuussiiccTTehcehrnaoplyogy CSaocmrpeodsiMtuisoinc PAretrifsotrDmiapnlcoema
SoundRecording
Technology
Biology
Biochemistry Chemistry
SchoolofNatural Biology EnvironmentalScienceandManagement
andEnvironmental Chemistry DualDegrees-
Sciences Microbiology B.S.Biology/M.S.ESM
Physics B.S.Chemistry/M.S.ESM
B.S.Microbiology/M.S.ESM
Schoolof BachelorofScience MasterofScience
Nursing inNursing inNursing Nursing(Ph.D.)
ClinicalPharmacy
SPchhaoromlacofy From1994entry-levelPharm.Dadmissionsonly MPehdaircmiancaelutCihceamliCshtermyistry MeC(dhPiehcmaiirnsmat.lrDy)*
Pharmaceutics
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SchoolofLaw JurisDoctor
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Divinity
Academic Calendars
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Summer
Fall 1998 1999
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FALL SEMESTER 1998
Classes Begin August 31 (Monday)
Labor Day Holiday September 7 (Monday)
All Saints Day November 1 (Sunday)
Holy Day
Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-28 (Monday-Saturdav)
Immaculate Conception December 8 (Tuesday)
Holy Day
Final Exams December 16-21 (Wednesday-Monday)
Commencement Deiember 22 (Tuesday)
SPRING SEMESTER 1999
Classes Begin January 11 (Monday)
Martin Luther King January 18 (Monday)
Holiday
Spring Break March S-13 (Moftday-Satorday)
Easter Holiday April 1-5 (Thursday-Mond
(Offues dosed Thursday, April l
Friday. April 2)
Monday Class April b (Tuesday)
Schedule Followed
Final Exams April 30 - May 6 (Friday-Thursday)
Commencement May 8 (Saturday)
SUMMER SEMESTER - 1999
Summer Term Begins May 10 (Monday)
Ascension 1loly Day May 13 (Thursday)
Memorial Dav Holiday May 3] (Monda)
Independence Day luk 5 (Monda) I
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Holiday Observed
End of 12 week term July 30 (Fridi
Assumption Holy Day August 15 (Sundi
Pleaserefertothecurrent scheduleotclassesbooklet tordetailedacademiccalendardatesanddeadline*
Contents
CALENDAR
iv.
GENERAL INFORMATION
I. 1
II. ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID 8
III. REGISTRATION, SCHOLASTIC POLICIES 20
IV. TUITION AND FEES 27
V. STUDENT LIFE:
PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 31
VI. WDUQ RADIO 36
VII. CAMPUS MINISTRY 37
VIII. PROGRAMS AND COURSES 38
Core Curriculum 38
Honors College/Integrated Honors Program 9
English As A Second Language Program 40
Liberal Arts 41
Natural and Environmental Sciences 77
Business Administration 92
Education 108
Music 116
Nursing 126
Pharmacy 139
Health Sciences 140
ROTC
160
Continuing Education 162
IX. DIRECTORIES 168
&
Directors Officers 168
Faculty and Administration 169
Theprovisionsofthiscatalogaretobeconsidereddirectiveincharacter. TheUniversityreservesthe
right to make any changes that seem necessary or desirable, including fees, tuition and room and
board. Faculty listings contained in this catalog are current as of Spring 1998.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Part I: General member of its community is the mission of
Duquesne.
Information It is Duquesne University's specialtrust to seek
truthandtodisseminateknowledgewithinamoral
andspiritualframeworkinordertoprepareleaders
HISTORY distinguishednotonlybytheiracademicandpro-
DuquesneUniversityfirstopenedits doorsasthe fessional expertise but also by their ethics, and
Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in guided by consciences sensitive to the needs of
October1878withanenrollmentof40studentsand society.
afacultyofseven. Fromahumbleoriginallocation Therefore, Duquesneisacommunityofstudents,
on Wylie Avenue in the City's Uptown section to faculty, administrators, andotherswhoarewilling
its present beautifully self-contained campus, to make these commitments:
Duquesneprovidesahilltopvistaoverlookingone • Tocreateundergraduateandgraduateeducation
of the nation's most attractive cities. of the highest quality in liberal and professional
TodayDuquesneUniversityisaprogressiveedu- disciplines.
cationalfacilitywhichhas morethantripledfrom • toexaminethemoralandethicalfoundations
its early 12.5 acres to its present, self-enclosed oftheirthoughtandaction,andtodeveloptheirper-
43-acrecampusoverlookingthecityofPittsburgh. sonal values and ethical commitment.
Duquesne was cited by USA Today as having one • Toparticipateinanecumenicaldialogueopen
of the safest urban campuses in the nation. to all beliefs.
Severalrenovationshaverecentlytakenplaceand • To extend educational opportunities to those
have added to Duquesne's already-rich physical with special financial, educational, and physical
plant, including a state-of-the-art health sciences needs.
facility, three parking garages, a multi-purposed • To promote world community through the
recreationcenter, aVictoriancampus throughway, development of an international and intercultural
a theatre/classroom complex, the new Arthur visionoftheglobalneedsandinternationalrespon-
J.
RooneyFootball/SoccerFieldinthecenterofcam- sibilities for peace, justice, and freedom. —
pus,35newmultimediaclassrooms,andastate-of- Duquesne serves God by serving students
the-art classroom building. throughanacademiccommunitydedicatedtoexcel-
Recently named one of the top ten national lenceinliberalandprofessionaleducation, through
Catholic universities in the United States, profound concern for moral and spiritual values,
Duquesne's academics are recognized both throughthemaintenanceofanecumenicalatmos-
nationally and internationally. As a result of its phereopentodiversity, andthroughservicetothe
academicexcellenceknownworldwide,theUniver- Church, thecommunity,thenation, andtheworld.
sity has signed agreements with institutions in Duquesneoffersawidevarietyofprogramsand
Belgium, Germany,France, Spain,Ireland,England, curriculafromwhich studentsmayselectfreelyin
China, Japan and Italy as well as the new Com- accordance with their interests, capabilities and
monwealth of Independent States. goals in life.
Duquesne'srecentgrowthhasbeentremendous Complementedby abroad spectrumofnonaca-
with more than 9,500 students in nine schools of demic activities and programs, the curriculum at
study, includingtheCollegeandGraduate School DuquesneUniversityisdesignedtoprepareyoung
ofLiberalArts(1878); andtheSchoolsofLaw(1911) menandwomenwho, uponenteringtheirchosen
Business Administration (1913); Pharmacy (1925) careers,willpossessabroad,well-balancedandfully
Music (1926); Education (1929); Nursing (1937) integratededucationandperspectiveofthemselves
HealthSciences(1990); SchoolofNaturalandEnvi- and the world.
ronmentalSciences(1994)andtheDivisionofCon- POLICY STATEMENT ON
tinuing Education. Duquesne's nine schools offer
degreeprogramsonthebaccalaureate,professional, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
master's and doctoral levels.
ThemissionofDuquesneUniversity'sfounders,(the
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF MISSION Spiritans), has alwaysincluded servicetopeoples
AND GOALS outsideoftheUnitedStates. DuquesneUniversity
alsoiscommittedtoprovidinganeducationalenvi-
DuquesneUniversityoftheHolyGhostisaCatholic ronment which recognizes cultural and national
university, founded by members of the Spiritan pluralism.
Congregation, andsustainedthroughapartnership Duquesnewelcomesqualifiedstudentsthrough-
of laity and religious. out the world and encourages its students and
ThemottoofDuquesneUniversityis Spiritusest facultytotakeadvantageofopportunitiestostudy
quivivificat, "ItistheSpiritthatgiveslife."Enriching and teach abroad.
thelifeofthemindandthelifeofthespiritofevery
THE UNIVERSITY SETTING
The University believes that the sharing of the side areainthe easternendofthe city are two of
multiple traditions and mores of societies is an the major entertainment and nightlife centers.
invaluable element in the educational process. Thesuccessofthevariousprofessionalandmajor
In a world that is growing ever smaller, it is collegesportsteamshaswonforPittsburghthetitle
imperative thatDuquesnereachouttopeoples of of "City ofChampions." The 1971 and 1979World
differentculturestoaffordthemtheopportunityto ChampionPiratesandfour-timeSuperBowlCham-
acquire educational experiences not otherwise pion Steelers play at Three Rivers Stadium. The
availabletothem. Interactionamonginternational Penguins(StanleyCupChampions)performinthe
andAmericanfacultyand students willenrich all nearbyCivicArena,oneofthelargestindoorsports
andenhancetheirabilitytobebettercitizensofour arenasintheUnitedStatesandoneofthefewretrac-
shared world. tabledomesintheworld.TheDuquesneDukesplay
Duquesne University asserts its commitment to their season in the on-campus facility, The A.J.
developandmaintainprograms, servicesandprac- Palumbo Center. Facilities for such participatory
ticeswhichpromoteandexpressrespectforpersons sports as tennis, golf, running, hiking, skiing,
ofdiverseculturesandbackgroundsandwhichpro- skating, andmanyothersareavailablethroughout
videeducationalbridgeslinkingthepeoplesofthe the Pittsburgh area.
world.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
THE UNIVERSITY SETTING TheAdministrationBuilding, "OldMain,"wasthe
Located adjacent to downtown Pittsburgh, firstbuildingconstructedontheDuquesnecampus,
Duquesne University's modern hilltop campus is dedicatedin1885.Recentlyrenovated,ithousesthe
readilyaccessibletothebusiness,entertainmentand ExecutiveOfficesoftheUniversity,OfficeofAdmis-
shoppingcentersofthecity,whilestillofferingstu- sions,Registrar'sOffice,CampusMinistry,Business
dentstheprivacyandpeaceofitsownself-enclosed Offices,UniversityCounselingCenter,FinancialAid
43-acre site. Office,LearningSkillsCenter,andtheofficesofUni-
Longnotedasoneoftheworld'sgreatcorporate versityEvents, Alumni, andDevelopment. Adjoin-
centers, Pittsburghcombinesthefeaturesofurban ing the building is the University Chapel, which
living with many of the charms and personal offers daily Masses.
characteristicsofamuchsmallertown. Oneofthe A.J.PalumboCenterdedicatedin1988,isthehome
largest corporate headquarter centers in the U.S., oftheDuquesnemen'sandwomen'sbasketballas
Pittsburgh was also shown, in a recent survey by wellasthevolleyballandwrestlingteams.Inaddi-
Rand-McNally to be America's most livable city. tiontotheDukesandLadyDukeshomecourt,the
StudentsfromDuquesneandtheothercolleges centerservesasarecreationalfacilityforstudents,
anduniversitiesinthecitycanchoosefromawide facultyandstaff. The6,200-seatarenaalsohouses
range of cultural events and institutions. intramuralactivities, racquetballandsquashcourts,
Theworld-renownedPittsburgh SymphonyOr- a weight room, exercise room, sauna and locker
chestra, Pittsburgh Opera, and Pittsburgh Ballet facilities.Thearenaisalsoaconvocationfacilitythat
Theatre allperformregularlyinthe elegantHeinz allows the entire University to come together for
Hall for the Performing Arts and the Benedum major events.
Center. The theatregoer can choose from produc-
AssumptionHall,theoldestresidencehalloncam-
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national attention.
campus computer mainframe.
Duquesnestudentscanvisitsuchpointsofinterest
asThePittsburghZoo,CarnegieMuseumofArtand The Bayer Learning Center is one of Duquesne's
History, Scaife Gallery, the Conservatory Aviary, classroom buildings. With 18 multimedia class-
Carnegie Science Center and Buhl Planetarium, rooms, itisthemostadvancedclassroomfacilityin
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Museum, theregioncompletewithsatellitedownlinks, elec-
Duquesne Incline and Phipps Conservatory. tronic "white" boards and interactive student
Directly across the river from campus is Mount response pads. Because of the center, Duquesne
Washington,Pittsburgh'shighestpoint,whichoffers nowranksinthetoponepercentinthenationfor
aspectacularviewofthecityanditssurroundings, educational technology according to New Media
particularly at night. Centers, a consortium offirms whose initiative is
Market Square, a redeveloped area in the heart aimedathelpinguniversitycampusesharnessin-
ofdowntownPittsburgh, andtheOakland-Shady- teractive media.