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Course Catalog Academic Year 2013-2014 9 1 Fisher College 201 3-2014 Course Catalog Table of Contents Message from the President 2 Academic Calendars 3 General Information 7 College Policies 1 Academic Information 1 Admissions, Financial Information, and Aid 50 Student Services 63 Student Life 68 Program Requirements 72 Minors 132 Course Descriptions 35 1 Directory 225 Index 233 1 Message From the President Dear Students, would liketo welcome and congratulate you on yourdecision to I furtheryoureducation. Forovera century, FisherCollege has been changing lives by providing opportunities to students focused on thethree most important aspects ofa college experience: education, dedication, and life. Small class sizes deliver personalized education, and Fisher's dedicated faculty, staff, and alumni workcollaborativelyto ensurethatyou have the tools needed to succeed through the college-to-careertransition. FisherCollege's comprehensive and dynamic curricula are what make us known for academic excellence and exceptional career preparation. Avast arrayofstudent activities and a multicultural student body makefora unique and rewarding student experience. We striveto create a familyatmosphere and believe In each student's potential to succeed academically, personallyand professionally. The information In this course catalog is designed to assistyou in navigating the path towards earning yourdegreefrom FisherCollege. Ifyou have questions aboutthe policies, programs, or requirements, please do not hesitateto contactyour professors, advisors, or staff members-theyare hereto helpyou succeed. Once again, welcomeyou and wish you much success in your I education and beyond. lookforward to seeing you on campus. I Sincerely, Dr.Thomas M. McGovern President 2 8 1 Day Division Calendar Fall 2013 Saturday,August31 Residence HallsOpen For NewStudents Saturday-Monday,August31-September2 NewStudentOrientation Monday, September2 Residence HallsOpen for Returning Students Tuesday, September3 Fall SemesterClasses Begin Monday, September9 Drop/Add Period Ends Monday,October 14 Columbus Day- NoClasses Friday,October 1 Mid-SemesterGrades Due Monday, November 1 Veterans Day- NoClasses Tuesday, November 19 Last DaytoWithdrawfrom Class Wednesday-Friday, November27-29 Thanksgiving Break- NoClasses Monday, December9 Fall SemesterClasses End Tuesday- Monday December 10-16 Final Exams , 3 5 Day Division Calendar Spring 2014 Monday,January 13 Residence HallsOpen For New Students Monday-Tuesday,January 13-14 NewStudentOrientation Tuesday,January 14 Residence HallsOpen forReturning Students Wednesday,January 1 Spring SemesterClasses Begin Monday,January20 Martin Luther King Day- NoClasses Wednesday,January22 Drop/Add Period Ends Monday, February 17 Presidents'Day- NoClasses Friday, March 7 Mid-SemesterGrades Due Saturday-Sunday, March 8-16 Spring Break Tuesday,April 1 Last DaytoWithdrawfrom Class Monday,April 21 Patriots'Day- NoClasses Monday,April 28 Spring SemesterClasses End Tuesday, April 29-Monday, May5 Final Exams Saturday, May 10 Commencement 4 3 1 1 Division of Accelerated and Professional Studies Calendar Fall201 Tuesday, September3 SeptemberTerm Classes Begin Tuesday, September 10 Add/Drop Period Ends Monday,October 14 Columbus Day- NoClasses Wednesday,October 16 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday,October26 Classes End Monday, October28 NovemberTerm Classes Begin Monday, November4 Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, November Veterans DayObserved, 1 No Classes Wednesday-Saturday, November27-30 Thanksgiving Holiday Break, No Classes Wednesday, December 1 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday, December21 Classes End IntersessionTerm Thursday,January2 -Thursday,January23 January Intersession Spring 2014 Monday,January 13 JanuaryTerm Classes Begin Monday,January20 Martin Luther King Day- NoClasses Wednesday,January22 Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, February 17 Presidents'Day- NoClasses Wednesday, February26 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday, March 8 Classes End Monday, March 10 MarchTerm Classes Begin MondayMarch 17 Drop/Add Period Ends Monday,April 21 Patriots Day- NoClasses Wednesday,April 23 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday, May3 Last DayofClasses Saturday, May 10 Commencement 5 3 7 Summer2014 Monday, May5 MayTerm Classes Begin Monday, May 12 Add/Drop Period Ends Monday, May26 Memorial Day Holiday- NoClasses Wednesday,June 18 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday,June 28 Classes End Monday,July7 JulyTerm Begins Monday,July 14 Add/Drop Period Ends Wednesday,August 1 Last DaytoWithdraw From Classes Saturday,August23 Classes End IntersessionTerm Monday,July 14-Sunday,August 1 July Intersession Monday, August 18- Monday, September8 August Intersession 6 General Information General Information Mission FisherCollege changes lives by positioning students in theirquestfor the knowledge and skills thatwill guide them through a lifetime of intellectual and professional pursuits. Motto Ubique Fidelis:"Everywhere Faithful" Values • FisherCollege enables students to earn a degree and seekajob upon graduation. • FisherCollege provides access to an education to students seeking thetoolsthey need to achieve theirgoals. • Dedicated, experienced, and caring educators allow FisherCollege to accomplish its mission. • Campus life enriches the Fisher community byoffering students social and educational opportunities. • The Fisherexperience activates students to take ownership oftheir learning by preparing them to overcome challenges and pursue opportunities. • Fisher's small-school setting allows students toform enduring and influential bonds with each otherand with their professors. • The Fishercommunity brings cultures and perspectives together in a dynamic arena. • Fisherviews ethical and moral development and public service as imperatives. • Alumni hold an honored place in the life ofthe College and supporttheiralma mater. 7 General Information Historical Background For more than a century, FisherCollege has met Its founders'call to move lives forward through education. Firmly established In the great collegiate center ofBoston, Massachusetts, FisherCollege provides opportunityfor students ofall ages and experiences.The hallmark of the Fisher story is its embrace ofchange.The College is keenly aware ofdevelopments in instruction and technology as well as the evolving role ofhigher education institutions. Fisher has continually responded by delivering pragmatic and focused programs. Reinforced by a unique student-centered philosophy, Fisher endures, and serves this and future generations. College-Wide Learning Outcomes Because ofits commitmentto academic excellence, the College requires that Its graduates have demonstrated competencies in written and oral communication, computational skills, critical thinking and research skills,technological literacy, civic responsibility, and racial, ethnic, and cross-cultural understanding.Toward this end, each student is provided the opportunityto demonstrate the following competencies, abilities, and interests: • Effective communication skills, including the abilities to speakand write cogently, and to conduct research demonstrating information literacy. • The abilityto understand and apply basic analytic-mathematical operations and to make logical inferences from quantitative data. • Critical thinking skills to organize and process information and to formulate effectively reasoned conclusions. • Self-awareness and confidence, and the recognition ofone's role and responsibility in an individual, social, civic, and moral context. • An understanding ofthe multicultural values within a diverse American and global society sufficientto enablethe studentto interact collaborativelywith others ofa different culture. • Learning skills necessaryfor lifelong personal and professional development. 8