La Salle University Graduate Catalog

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2003-2004
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Graduate Catalog 2003-2004
La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 9 141
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215/951-1500
Table of Contents
AcademicPoliciesandProcedures
La Salle University and Graduate Studies Mission Statements 4
Standards for Graduate Education 5
Academic Policy 5
Student Responsibilities 7
Registration for Courses 7
Student Rights and Grievance Procedure 8
StudentServices
Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options 10
Financial Assistance 10
Bucks County Center 11
Library Services 11
Computing/Technology-Based Learning Facilities 12
Career Services 12
GraduatePrograms
Master ofBusiness Administration 16
Accounting 20
Business Administration 20
Economics 21
Finance 21
Health Care Administration 22
Management 22
Management Information Systems 24
Marketing 25
Full-Time Master ofBusiness Administration 26
Master ofArts in Bilingual/Bicultural Studies 30
Master ofArts in Central and Eastern European Studies 35
Master ofArts in Clinical-Counseling Psychology 38
Master ofScience in Computer Information Science 46
Master ofArts in Education 52
Elementary/Special Education 54
Secondary Education 55
Master ofScience in Information Technology Leadership 59
Master ofArts in Professional Communication 65
Master ofArts in Theology and Ministry 68
Master ofScience in Nursing 74
Adult Health and Illness - Clinical Nurse Specialist 77
Adult Nurse Practitioner 78
NursingAnesthesia 80
Public Health Nursing 81
NursingAdministration/MBA 82
Master ofScience in Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology 87
Doctor ofPsychology in Clinical Psychology 92
Post-BaccalaureateCertificatePrograms 100
Administration 103
Faculty 107
Important Phone Numbers 112
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againstanyapplicantbecauseofrace,color, Duke Street,Alexandria,Virginia 22314, PrivacyAct,currendyenrolledstudentsmay
religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual [phone] withhold disclosure ofsuchinformation.
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ProgramsinCommunicationSciencesand
performanceofessentialjobfunctionsafter Registrar by October 1st in the Fall
Disorders, American Council on
reasonable accommodation, if any. Semesterand February 15thinthe Spring
Education, Association of American
Admission is based upon an applicant's Colleges, National Collegiate Honors Semester. The Universitywill honoreach
qualifications and ability to meet the request towithholdany ofthe categories
Council,AmericanAssemblyofCollegiate
establishedrequirementsforadmissionand ofinformation listed above but cannot
Schools of Business, College Entrance
forspecific programs. This commitment assume responsibilityto contact astudent
ExaminationBoard,AmericanAssociation
extends to participation in all educational forsubsequentpermissiontoreleasethem.
ofCollegiate Registrars and Admissions
programs and activitiesofthe University. Decisionsaboutwithholdinganyinforma-
Officers, Association of College
tionshouldbemadeverycarefully. Should
AdmissionsCounselors,NationalCatholic
astudentdecide to inform the institution
ACCREDITATION Educational Association, College and
notto release anyinformation, anyfuture
AND MEMBERSHIPS University Council of Pennsylvania,
requests forsuch information from non-
Association ofLiberal Arts Colleges of
institutional personsororganizationswill
LaSalle Universitywas chartered in 1863 Pennsylvania for the Advancement of
by the Legislature ofthe Commonwealth Teaching, Pennsylvania Catholic be refused.
ofPennsylvaniaand isempowered bythat EducationAssociation,AmericanLibrary LaSalle University assumes that failure to
audioritytograntacademic degrees. Association, Urban Studies Association, requestthewithholdingof"directoryinfor-
La Salle is accredited bythe Commission National Commission on Accrediting, mation" indicatesapprovalfordisclosure.
American Catholic Historical Society,
onHigherEducationofdieMiddleStates To complyfullywith the provisionsofthe
Educational Conference ofthe Brothers
AssociationofCollegesandSchools,3624 Commonwealth ofPennsylvania'sAct 73,
of the Christian Schools, National
MarketStreet, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the College and University Security
19104,[phone].TheCommission Association for Foreign StudentAffairs, Information Act of 1988, La Salle
NationalAssociationofStudentPersonnel
on Higher Education is an institutional Administrators,AssociationofCollegeand UniversityhasavailableitsCrimeStatistics
accreditingagencyrecognizedbythe U.S. Report for 1998, as well as apublication
SecretaryofEducationanddieCommission UniversityHousingOfficers,andNational entitled "Safety and Security at La Salle
Association of College and University
on Recognition of Postsecondary University."Copiesofeiriierdocumentmay
Business Officers.
Accreditation. berequestedwithoutchargeinwritingfrom
the Office ofPublic Relations, La Salle
LaSalleisalsoaccreditedby: RIGHTSAND PRIVACYACT University,Philadelphia,PA 19141.
AACSB International - The International PROVISIONS To comply with Federal Consumer
Association for Management Education,
600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, Eachyear,LaSalle Universityinformsstu- Information Regulations, LaSalle makes
Missouri63141,[phone] dPernivtascoyfAtchteoFfam1i9l7y4.EdTuhciastiAocntalwRaisghinttseanndd- amveaniltabslteatuisptoicnsarenqduegsrtadauraetpioorntroatnesj.obAplcaocpey-
PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation,333 ed to protect the privacy ofeducational ofthe 1999 report may be requested in
Market Street, 12th Floor, Harrisburg, records, to establish the right ofstudents writing from the Vice President for
Pennsylavnia, 17126,[phone] to inspect and review their educational Enrollment Services, La Salle University,
Regents ofthe University ofthe State of records, and toprovide guidelines forthe Philadelphia, PA 19141.
New York, Albany, New York 12234, correctionofinaccurateormisleadingdata
[phone] dirough informal orformal hearings.
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American Chemical Society, 1155 16th publicdirectory,theOfficeofdieRegistrar, July,andDecemberbyLaSalleUniversity,
Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, atitsdiscretion,doesdisclosethefollowing Philadelphia,PA 19141.
[phone] information:Name,address,datesofatten-
NationalLeagueforNursing,350Hudson dance, class, major field of study, and SatecPhoinldadcellapsshipao,stPaegnenspyalivdanaita.thepostoffice
Street, New York, New York 10019, degree(s) conferred (includingdates).
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5035 Bitter Road, Suite 1100,
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4 Graduate Studies
•
Mission Statements
Graduate programs have been available at La Salle
LaSalleUniversityStatementofMiuian from the earliest days ofits existence. The more
La Salle University, dedicated in the traditions ofthe modern development ofgraduate education on our
Christian Brothers to excellence in teaching and to campus began in 1950 in response to the needs ofthe
concern for both ultimate values and for the individual sponsoring religious congregation, the Christian
values ofits students, is a private Roman Catholic Brothers. That year saw the introduction ofthe
university committed to providing a liberal education Master's program in religion, initially introduced to
ofboth general and specialized studies. train the young Brothers in theology.
As a Catholic university, La Salle strives to offer, With the growth ofthe institution since the late
through effective teaching, quality education founded 1940s, and the added distinction ofuniversity status
on the idea that one's intellectual and spiritual granted by the state ofPennsylvania in 1984, the
development go hand in hand, complementing and graduate programs have grown in diversity. In 1998,
fulfilling each other. The University has, as its basic La Salle introduced its first doctoral program—
purpose, the free search for truth by teaching its Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
students the basic skills, knowledge, andvalues that
theywill need for a life ofhuman dignity. The Ourprograms are designed to invite participation by
programs ofthe University also aim at preparing persons who are interested in advancement in chosen
students forinformed service and progressive professional areas. We provide a blend ofinstructors to
leadership in their communities and for fulfilling the support the practical educational experience our
immediate and final goals oftheir lives. graduate students seek. Some are highly trained
specialistswho bring to the classroom the latest
theoretical information in their discipline. Others are
MissionStatementforGraduateStudies practicing professionals who provide the insight and
La Salle University offers graduate programs that skill to apply this theoretical base to the demands of
enable students to augment their academic present practice. Working in La Salle's traditional
background, to acquire both practical and theoretical learning environment, they impart a graduate
knowledge in their chosen field, and to enhance their experience thatis second to none.
professional competencies. Steeped in the teaching
tradition ofthe Christian Brothers and responsive to
current societal needs, these programs, while complete
in themselves, are also preparatory for further study.
La Salle's graduate programs help students to
correlate and synthesize information from various
fields, to relate the theoretical to the practical, and to
develop values in the liberal arts tradition. Students
who earn a Master's degree at La Salle University are
prepared both to advance in their professional career
and to pursue appropriate doctoral studies.
Introduction
• 5
Academic Policies and Procedures
StandardsforGraduateEducation AcademicPolicy
A
student's matriculation at La Salle University is a
Graduate education is notwholly distinct from voluntary decision that involves acceptance ofthe
undergraduate education since all education is a responsibility to perform academically and to behave
continuous process ofpersonal development. Neither
sociallyinways consistentwith the goals and objectives
are graduate programs at the Master's and Doctoral ofthe University. When registering at La Salle the
levels entirely identical. Some programs have an
studentaccepts University rules and regulations and
academic research orientation while others focus on
the authority ofthe Universityto exercise disciplinary
the professional development ofstudents. However,
powers, including suspension and dismissal.
all graduate programs require the development of
more sophisticated and complex skills ofstudents than Students are expected to pursue their studies adhering
do undergraduate programs. In general, theyplace to die basic principles ofacademic honesty. Students
more stress on students' abilities to critically analyze who are guilty ofplagiarism or academic dishonesty in
facts and theories, to make independentjudgments their studies and their research will not be permitted
based on objective data, to aptly communicate what to continue in the Graduate Program. Research
has been learned, and to synthesize new ideas to make projects which use human subjects should be
sound decisions. All graduate programs at La Salle are approved by the Institutional Research Board.
expected to emphasize these more advanced skills. In
graduate work at La Salle, all students are expected to:
AcademicStanding
• Think critically and independently, and Every student in La Salle University's Graduate
master the skills presently demanded in their Programs is required to maintain a cumulative
field ofstudy; scholastic average of"B" (3.0). In addition, a student
whose academic performance falls below this standard
• Understand both current and traditional is subject to academic review by the Director ofthe
approaches to their discipline; appropriate graduate program. Depending upon the
degree ofthe academic deficiency, a student may be
• Become thoroughly familiar with the current warned with regard to academic standing or required
literature oftheir discipline by regular use of to withdrawfrom the program. Astudent with a
the standard references, currentjournals, and cumulative grade point average below 3.0 is
professional publications; automatically in academic jeopardywhether or nothe
A
or she receives written notification ofthis status.
• Contribute substantially to courses through student must have a cumulative average of3.0 or
research projects, seminar papers, case studies, better to graduate from La Salle University. Note that
and supervised field experiences; a "B-" average does not satisfy this requirement.
Astudentwith serious academic deficiencies will be
• Apply ideas and facts learned in courses to required to withdraw from the program. Astudent
original or application-oriented projects admitted on a conditional basis who has a cumulative
and papers;
grade point average ofless than 3.0 upon the
completion ofsix or nine credits (depending upon the
• Adhere in theirwritten work to high standards specific program), may be required to withdraw from
ofgrammar, punctuation, organization, and
the program.
style. When appropriate, the offical manual of
style adopted by the discipline should be Astudent who is required to withdraw for academic
followed. reasons may appeal the dismissal within 30 calendar
days from the date ofthe dismissal letter. Astudent
may not register for or attend classes while an appeal is
pending. The Dean ofthe school alongwith the
appropriate Directoris responsible for deciding the
merits ofan appeal. The appeal must be inwriting and
6 • Graduate Studies
addressed to the Dean. The appeal should indicate in A student must repeat a course in which he/she
sufficient detail that: receives an "F" grade. The "F" will remain on the
transcript butwill not be counted in the cumulative
• the student's poor academic performance is average once the course has been repeated
due to unusual or non-recurring events, satisfactorily. To repeat a course that has been failed,
the student must obtain written approval ofthe
• the actions the student has taken orwill take Program Director. Ordinarily, a student may not
ensure that there will be no recurrence of repeat a course that has been passed.
these events,
Astudent who receives a grade of"I" for a course
must complete the remaining workwithin the time of
• the student has taken orwill take appropriate
action to ensure that his orher cumulative the next semester (whether the student is enrolled in
grade point average will reach a minimum 3.0 course work or not during that subsequent semester).
as quicldy as possible. Ifthe work is not completed within that time, the "I"
Astudent may submit additional written evidence or will remain on the transcript permanently, and the
course must be repeated to produce a satisfactory
include any other information that may be helpful in
grade.
reaching a decision.
The "W" grade is assignedwhen the studentis approved
forwithdrawalfrom acourse. Ordinarily,permission
Grading
The following is the breakdown and definitions of formwithdrawal isnotgranted afterthe mid-semester
period. Permissionforexceptions mustbe approved by
grades distributed for courses completed:
the Program Director.
A
4.0 indicates the demonstration ofa
superior level ofcompetency
3.67 A- indicates the demonstration ofavery Admission criteria are program specific. For that
good level ofcompetency reason they are detailed in the section introducing
each program. La Salle does not discriminate against
3.33 B+ indicates the demonstration ofa any candidate for admission because ofrace, color,
good level ofcompetency. religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation,
marital status, or handicap or disability.
3.0 B indicates the demonstration ofan
average, satisfactory level of Matriculation
competency. Amatriculated student is one who meets all entrance
requirements and who has begun workingin a definite
2.67 B- indicates the demonstration ofa less program toward the graduate degree. Ordinarily, a
than average level ofcompetency. maximum ofseven calendaryears is allowed for the
completion ofthe graduate degree. A maximum often
2.0 C indicates a level ofcompetence below calendaryears is permitted for students participating
that expected ofgraduate work. only during the graduate religion summer sessions.
On
this basis, graduate students are classified as
0.0 F indicates failure to demonstrate even follows:
a marginal level ofcompetency.
• A full-time studentis one who is matriculated
and registered for six or more hours ofcredit
I indicates worknot completedwithin MBA
for the semester (except in the Program,
the trimesterperiod.
which requires nine or more hours ofcreditper
W semester).
indicates an authorized withdrawal
from a course unit after the trimester
has commenced. • A part-time student is one who is matriculated
and registered for fewer than six hours ofcredit
Those facultywho do notwant to assign +/- grades for the semester (fewer than nine credits for
are not obligated to do so. MBA students).
Introduction • 7
• A non-degree student is one who has not during the fourth week ofclass 20%
matriculated into the graduate program, but after the fourth week ofclass ...NO REFUND
who has been given permission by the Director
ofthe program to take specific courses.
SUMMERSEMESTER
MBA
(except the and CIS programs)
InternationalStudentAdmission before the first day ofclass 100%
La Salle is authorized by the Department ofJustice,
Immigration and Naturalization Service to issue during the first week ofclass 60%
Certificates ofEligibility (Form 1-20) for non- after the firstweek ofclass NO REFUND
immigrant "F-l" student status, to international
students who meet admission requirements. *The firstweek is defined to be the first day that
Preliminary application materials are available from the classes begin for the semester, and the following six
Office ofthe Provost, La Salle University, days, regardless ofwhether or not the student attends
Philadelphia, PA 19141. the first class meeting.
StudentResponsibilities Leaveo|Absence
A student's matriculation at La Salle Universityis a Students are encouraged to remain active in their
voluntary decision which involves acceptance ofthe graduate studies. However, those who will not be
responsibility to perform academically and to behave attending for two or more consecutive terms must
socially in ways consistentwith the goals and notify the Director oftheir program, and request a
objectives ofthe University. When registering at leave ofabsence in writing. Students notenrolled for
La Salle, the student accepts University rules and six (6) consecutive terms (including summer) and who
regulations and the authority ofthe University to have not been given a written leave ofabsence will be
exercise disciplinary powers, including suspensions and administrativelyinactivated from the program.
dismissal. As an individual, the student assumes
responsibility for knowing and complying with all
existing regulations in the Graduate Bulletin and in When seeking readmission students who have been
the student handbooks ofindividual graduate dropped are required to make theirrequest known by
programs. Copies ofthe handbooks can be obtained writing to the Director ofthe program. Upon receipt
from the Directors ofthe programs.
ofthe request, the Admission Committee ofthe
program will review the student's academic record in
RegistrationForCourses the program and the original admission profile judged
Dates and procedures for registration varyslightly from against current admission criteria.
program to program. Please consult the individual
program insertin the back ofthis book to learn about TransferofCredit
the registration process for a particularprogram. Students may transfer up to six hours ofgraduate level
work into graduate programs that are thirty-six credits
Withdrawals orless in length. Students maytransfer up to nine
The Wgrade is assigned when the student is approved hours ofgraduate level work into programs that are
forwithdrawal from a course. Ordinarily, permission greater than thirty-six credits in length. Course credit
forwithdrawal is not granted after the mid-semester may be transferred only from graduate programs at
period. Permission for exceptions must be approved by accredited institutions, and only courseswith a grade
the Director responsible for the program. Authorized ofB or better may be transferred.
withdrawals must be processed through the Registrar's
Office. Ifthe student mustwithdraw from classes, Graduation
tuition is refunded according to the following Degrees are conferred three times each yearfollowing
schedule:
the end ofeach term in January, May, and September.
FALLAND SPRING SEMESTERS (also policy for Commencementceremonies take place once ayearin
the MBA and CIS summer semester) May. Allstudentswho have completed degree
requirements duringthe previousyear (June through
by the end ofthe first week ofclass* 100% May) can participate in the May Commencement
during the secondweek ofclass 60% ceremonies. Informationwill be mailed to the student as
during the third week ofclass 40% the studentnears completion ofthe graduate program.
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Graduate Studies
8 •
Studentswhowillcomplete requirements foradegree in c) Ifdissatisfied with the explanation that has
a givensemestermustmake awritten application for been given, the student may appeal to the
graduation atthe time specified bythe Registrar. Director ofthe appropriate program.
Students enrolled in graduate programs are responsible
foradhering to all regulations, schedules, and deadlines d) The student has a further appeal to the
pertinent to theirparticularprogram. It is the appropriate Dean, who will:
responsibility ofstudents to make sure that theyhave
1 request a written statement from that
met all graduation requirements. Ifthey are in doubt, student which will contain a complete
theyshould consultwith the Directoroftheirprogram
and detailed exposition ofthe reasons for
priorto registration foreach semester. the student's complaint. A response from
the faculty member will then be
StudentRightsandGrievanceProcedure requested.
This section details policies for curricular standards for
2. advise and assist the student in a
all graduate students. These policies have been further attempt to resolve the problem at
approved by the Graduate Council ofLa Salle
the personal level.
University.
1 Astudent shall have the right to pursue any course e) Ifthe studentremains dissatisfiedwith the
explanation that has been given, the student
ofstudy available in the graduate programs ofthe
mayinitiate a formal appeal:
University providing he or she can be accommodated
within the program, meet the requirements for 1 The faculty memberwho is accused of
entering, and continue to meet the requirements of bias, whimsy, or caprice mayelect one of
the program. two procedures. The faculty member may
2. Astudentshall have the right to knowatthe request that the Dean investigate the
matter personally. In the alternative, the
beginningofeach semester, ordinarilyduringthe first faculty member may request that a
weekofclass, the criteria to be used by the instructorin
committee investigate the matter and
determining grades in each course.
reach ajudgment on the merits ofthe
3. Astudent shall have the right to see his or her own complaint. In either case, the burden of
tests and otherwritten material after grading, and the proofshall be upon the complainant.
instructor shall have the duty to make this material Neither adjudicating forum (Dean or
available within a reasonable time. committee) shall substitute his/her or its
academic judgment for that ofthe
4. Upon request, a student shall have a right to have instructor, but shall investigate and
his orher grade on suchwritten material explained by adjudicate only the complaint ofbias,
the instructor. A request for such explanation must be whimsy or caprice.
made within one week after the written material, as
graded, is made available to the student. 2. Ifa committee is to be established, the
Dean shall appoint the committee,
5. Ifastudent believes that his or her final grade is the consisting oftwo students and three
product ofthe instructor's bias, whimsy, or caprice, faculty members. The two students and
rather than ajudgment on the merits or demerits of two faculty members shall, ifpossible, be
his orher academic performance, the student must from the graduate department
follow the procedure described in this subsection. responsible for the subject in which the
grade was given. The third faculty
a) The studentmustinitiate the complaint member shall be from another graduate
procedure with the instructorbefore orwithin program.
the firsttwoweeks ofthe nextregularsemester.
3. Shouldthe designationofthe reviewbody
b) After receiving an explanation from the (Deanorcommittee) be delayed beyond a
instructor in the course, the student may reasonable time, then the committee
make a formal complaint to the instructor, structure described in item 2 abovewill be
giving his or her reasons, in writing, for convened and the question heard.
thinking that the grade was biased, whimsical
or capricious. f) Ifit is found that the grade given was
neither biased,whimsical, norcapricious, the
case will be dismissed. Ifit is found that the