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SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE Involved For Life 2010-2011 Academic Catalog HI ; ^ fr] c l \ m Correspondence for further information may be addressed to the appropriate office at Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978, as follows: College Affairs Academic Policies, Faculty Institutional Advancement (219-866-6157) Appointments and Marketing F. Dennis Riegelnegg, Ed.D. (219-866-6154) (219-866-6123) President TBA Maureen V. Egan, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Vice President for Business Affairs Affairs Institutional (219-866-6151) Advancement and Marketing Randal J. Freebourn Financial Aid Information Vice President for Business (219-866-6163) Student Development Affairs and Treasurer Debra Sizemore (219-866-6116) Director of Studen t Financial Leslie Frere, Ph.D. Admissions Services Dean of Students and (219-866-6170) Transcripts of Credits Director of Counseling John Wadell (219-866-6161) Sendees Assistant Vice President for Carol A. Burns Enrollment Management Registrar; Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Saint Joseph's College adheres to the Accredited by following policy with regard to the The Higher Learning Commission of the North recruitment and admission of students, Central Association of Colleges and Schools. awarding financial or other assistance, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher provision and management of housing Education. facilities, counseling of students, State of Indiana Professional Standards Board employment of individuals, the conduct of for the preparation of elementary and College-sponsored programs or events, and secondary teachers. the overall administration of the College: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education No person shall on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national With Membership in or ethnic origin, be excluded from American Council on Education participation in, be denied the Association of American Colleges and Universities benefits of or be subjected to Association of American Colleges for Teacher discrimination, under any program Education or activity sponsored by the College. Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Association of General and Liberal Studies The College reserves the right to change Catholic Library Association certain requirements for degrees, College Entrance Examination Board prerequisites, majors, fees, scheduling, etc. Council of Independent Colleges A student who has discontinued college Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana studies for a full semester or more is Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher regarded as re-entering the College when Education resuming studies and will be held to the Indiana Conference of Higher Education requirements current at re-entrance. Indiana Consortium for International Programs National Catholic Education Association National Commission on Accreditation National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 2010-2011 Catalog of Academic Programs, Course Descriptions and Academic Policies INDIANA Involved For Life A liberal arts college for men and women sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.), granting Associate, Baccalaureate and Master Degrees. SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE BULLETIN, RENSSELAER, INDIANA 47978 Volume 120, Number 1 2010 FAX #219-866-6100 Issued annually by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Internet address: http://www.saintjoe.edu Saint Joseph’s College is on Chicago time (CST, CDT) all year round. r Welcome to Saint Joseph’s College! On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Saint Joseph’s College, I invite you to learn more about the educational opportunities we offer. The Saint Joseph’s College community is centered upon our Catholic values and the heritage of our sponsors, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. For more than a century we have welcomed people of all faiths into our community and we now invite you to share in learning which is inspired by Christian humanist values. Our career preparation and liberal arts Core Curriculum have brought the College national recognition. We take great pride in preparing students for success in their careers and in their lives. The Saint Joseph’s educational experience empowers you to take control of your life through an understanding of the world in which you live. This learning will endow you with the ability to affect that world. I invite you to browse our catalog, to look closely at our academic programs, to review our policies, and to enjoy this overview and tour of Saint Joseph’s College. You can also learn more about Saint Joseph’s College by visiting our web site at www.saintjoe.edu. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of our faculty, staff or admissions counselors. Any one of us will be pleased to talk with you. F. Dennis Riegelnegg, Ed.D. President 4 4 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar 2010-2011 5 Student Academic Awards 63 Academic Calendar 2011-2012 7 Course Descriptions 70 Mission Statement 9 Core Curriculum 70 History of the College 10 Accounting 73 Special Features of Saint Joseph's College 11 Art 76 The College Community 11 Biology 81 Core Curriculum 11 Business Administration 91 Program of Church Music and Liturgy 12 Chemistry 100 The College Library 12 Communication 103 Academic Computer Center 12 Computer Science 106 Admission to the College 14 Criminal Justice 110 General Requirements 14 Earth and Space Science 113 Freshman Standing 15 Economics 115 Home Schooled Students 15 Education 119 Special Students 15 English 124 Early Admission 15 Foreign Languages 129 Transfer Policies 16 History 131 Veterans & Other Non-Traditional Students 16 International Studies 134 International Students 16 Journalism 136 Mathematics Proficiency 17 Lay Ecclesial Ministry 138 Degrees Offered 18 Mass Communication 141 Pre-Professional Programs 19 Mathematics 146 Graduation Requirements 20 Music 151 Tuition and Fees 23 Nursing 160 Financial Policies 24 Philosophy 168 Financial Aid 26 Physical Education 172 Academic Services 33 Political Science 179 Student Development 36 Psychology 184 Campus Services & Facilities 41 Religion 191 College Housing 45 Sociology 194 Earning Academic Credit 47 Sports Management 200 Academic Policies 51 Theatre Arts 202 Registration 51 Rensselaer Program Add/Drop Period 51 Of Church Music and Liturgy 205 Withdrawal From Courses 52 Administration and Faculty 219 Leave-of-Absence 52 Grading 55 Academic Honesty 57 Probation and Dismissal 60 Teacher Education 60 Calendar • 5 Academic Calendar 2010-2 FALL SEMESTER (TERM 101) Aug 10 Tue Deadline for financial arrangements with Student Financial Services Aug 19 Thur Freshman orientation Aug 20 Fri Freshman orientation & enrollment Aug 22 Sun Upperclass enrollment/registration Aug 23 Mon Classes begin Aug 26 Thur Opening Convocation Aug 27 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) Last day to register independent study projects for Fall Term Sep 6 Mon Labor Day - No classes Sep 8 Wed All clubs must be registered with the Office of Campus Life Oct 14 Thur End of mid-term period Oct 15 Fri No classes Oct 18 Mon Classes resume Oct 19 Tue Mid-term grade entries submitted by 10:00 A.M. Nov 3 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses Last day for course withdrawals Nov 8 Mon Registration for Winter Term opens Nov 12 Fri Registration for Winter Term closes for billing purposes Nov 19 Fri Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class Nov 29 Mon Classes resume Dec 13 Mon Exam week begins Dec 16 Thur Exam week ends / Last day of Fall Term Dec 21 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 A.M. Dec 23 Thur Final grades and degree audits available online by this date WINTER SEMESTER (TERM 102) Dec 10 Fri Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services Jan 9 Sun New students enroll & register Late registration for returning students who did not register in November Jan 10 Mon Classes begin Jan 14 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) Last day to register for independent study projects for Winter Term Jan 20 Thur Deadline for removal of 1" grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term Mar 4 Fri End of mid-term period Spring break begins after last class Mar 8 Tue Mid-term grade entries submitted by 10:00 A.M. Mar 14 Mon Classes resume Mar 30 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses Last day for course withdrawals Apr 4 Tue Registration for Spring Term & Fall Term (2011) opens Apr 7 Thur Registration for Spring Term closes for billing purposes Apr 22 Fri Good Friday - no classes Apr 25 Mon Easter Monday - no classes Apr 26 Tue Classes resume May 2 Mon Exam week begins- Senior grades due 24hrs after exam 6 • Calendar May 5 Thur Exam week ends/ Last day of Winter Term May 6 Fri Remaining Senior grades due by 8 A.M. May 8 Sun Commencement May 10 Tue Final grades for underclassmen due 10:00 A.M. May 13 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date Jun 9 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade changes for Winter Term Jun 30 Thur Registration for fall term closes for billing purposes SPRING SESSION 1 (TERM 103) May 16 Mon Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office May 17 Tue Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session) May 18 Wed Final day to enroll & register for Spring term Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) May 19 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session) May 26 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session) May 30 Mon Memorial Day - no classes Jun 17 Fri Last day of spring 5 week session Jun 21 Tue Final grades due 10:00 A.M. (5 week) Jul 4 Mon Independence Day Observance - no classes Jul 8 Fri Last day of Spring 8 week session Jul 12 Tue Final grades due 10:00 A.M. (8 week) Jul 15 Fri Final grades and degree audits available by this date Aug 12 Fri Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade change for Spring session (5 & 8 week session) SUMMER SESSION (TERM 104) Jun 27-28 Mon-Tue Placement examinations (MA students) Jun 29 Wed Check-in and registration for all students; advising of new students Jun 29 Wed Classes begin in the afternoon Jul 5 Tue Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) Jul 7 Thur Last day for course withdrawals for term Jul 29 Fri Last day of summer session Summer commencement Aug 1 Mon Grades due at 10:00 A.M. Sept 2 Fri Deadline for removal of "1" grades and petition for grade changes for summer session Calendar • 7 Academic Calendar 2011-2012 FALL SEMESTER (TERM 111) Aug 10 Wed Deadline for financial arrangements with Student Financial Services Aug 18 Thur Freshman orientation Aug 19 Fri Freshman orientation & enrollment Aug 21 Sun Upperclass enrollment/registration Aug 22 Mon Classes begin Aug 25 Thur Opening Convocation Aug 26 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) Last day to register independent study projects for Fall Term Sep 5 Mon Labor Day - No classes Sep 7 Wed All clubs must be registered with the Office of Campus Life Oct 13 Thur End of mid-term period Oct 14 Fri No classes Oct 17 Mon Classes resume Oct 18 Tue Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM Nov 2 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses Last day for course withdrawals Nov 7 Mon Early Registration for Winter Term (112) opens Nov 11 Fri Early Registration for Winter Term (112) closes Nov 18 Fri Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class Nov 28 Mon Classes resume Dec 12 Mon Exam week begins Dec 15 Thur Exam week ends / Last day of Fall Term Dec 20 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM Dec 23 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date WINTER SEMESTER (TERM 112) Dec 10 Sat Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services Jan 8 Sun New students enroll & register Jan 9 Mon Classes begin Jan 13 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) Last day to register for independent study projects for Winter Term Jan 19 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term (111) Mar 2 Fri End of mid-term period Spring break begins after last class Mar 6 Tue Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM Mar 12 Mon Classes resume Mar 28 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses Last day for course withdrawals Apr 2 Tue Early Registration for Spring Term (113) and Fall Term (121) opens Apr 5 Thur Early Registration for Spring Term (113) and Fall Term (121) closes Apr 6 Fri Good Friday - no classes Apr 9 Mon Easter Monday - no classes Apr 30 Mon Exam week begins 8 • Calendar May 3 Thur Exam week ends Last day of Winter Term (112) May 4 Fri Remaining Senior grades due online by 8:00 AM May 6 Sun Commencement May 8 Tue Final grades for underclassmen due by 10:00 AM May 11 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date Jun 7 Thur Deadline for removal of "1" grades & petition for grade changes for Winter Term (112) SPRING SESSION1 (TERM 113) May 14 Mon Late Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office May 15 Tue Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session) May 16 Wed Final day to enroll & register for Spring Term (113) May 16 Wed Last day to make course changes (add/drop period) May 24 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session) May 28 Mon Memorial Day - no classes May 31 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session) Jun 15 Fri Last day of spring 5 week session Jun 19 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM (5 week) Jul 4 Wed Independence Day Observance - no classes Jul 6 Fri Last day of spring 8 week session Jul 10 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM (8 week) Jul 13 Fri Final grades and degree audits available on line by this date Aug 9 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade change for Spring session (5 & 8 week session) SUMMER SESSION (TERM 114) Jun 25-26 Mon-Tue Placement examinations (MA students) Jun 27 Wed Check-in and registration for all students; advising of new students Jun 28 Thur Classes begin Jul 3 Tue Last day to make course changes (add/drop) Jul 5 Thur Last day for course withdrawals for term Jul 27 Fri Last day of summer session Jul 27 Fri Summer commencement Jul 30 Mon Final grades due by 10:00 AM Aug 31 Fri Deadline for removal of “1” grades and petition for grade changes for summer session The Saint Joseph’s College Campus

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