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2008-2009 Bulletin Digitized by the Internet Archive 2014 in https://archive.org/details/westfieldstateco2008west Westfield State College 2008-2009 UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN The rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses ofstudy, and academic requirements that appear in this Bulletin were in effect at the time of its publication. Like everything else in this Bulletin, they are published for informational purposes only, and theydo notconstitute a contract between the College and any student, applicant foradmission or otherperson. Whether noted elsewhere in this Bulletin or not, the College reserves the right to change, eliminate, and add to any existing (and to introduce additional) rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses of study and academic requirements. Whenever it does so, the College will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible orappropriate, but it reserves the right in all cases to do so without notice. % 100 ofthis Bulletin (including the cover) is recyclable, please dispose ofproperly. GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 7 1 3 1 WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDARS AND IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2008 rai i ?nno September 1 LaborDay- No Classes SiJeV.nL»tIV,e1m11bL/eV_rI 11 September2 Opening Day vôiiege ivieeung Colleoe Ivfeetino VOjCpLfH-CvfIpltlyUikCpIr Oz Sentember 3 Classes Reom QoC<L^rH\fCillVU^C^lr*/7 LIdqur*o/^rf* FLi/odvy/ M/™v 1vÎiqdcScapcca Sentember97 F1aClmiiilll1vV DL/aUvY/'Cv-oVn'lvlVoUcâfUtlilUolnl Octr\hprQ Last uay io wunuraw ior session j\ OctoberQ TLfalsotl DL/aflvy tIoU WVViltlhlldulr(a3Wwf1Vor1 SOêososliUolnl AA Octnhpr 19 1v—AoniiutYmturMuisO Fulauy; — Mi/n"ov1cllaiscts'eOsr October 13 Columbus Dflv — No Classes rouow ivionudy ocncciuic October 17 Fiov'llilwoww\iv4iwoinivnJacivy ^\jcv,hipivn.vijiulipv_ Octnhpr 9^ VpcCl/~\Y\ A 1^1OCCPC L.r->/"I October24 Session A Classes FnH Octnhpr96 St»jpCebc&ii/"o\tni di-4 i\î1dq;c>c&pcc& Df<vPgfitnm October 27 Session R Classes Retain N1NnUvVfCt1In1nUpCIr 1i 11 VClCIdllo Uay rHO l_.ldSSCS Mnvemhpr 1 1 Vvevtievriaanliso' DL/aavy - Nnou Cllausosoevs Nl^ritvvJVpCtInllnUpCIr 117/ fLaabcit Uay tIrU» WW/litlVlil/HUvIaAdiW/ fLrU\Ir November 18 LastDayto Withdrawfor Full ^pmpstpt*Classps Full SemesterClasses l^VJVClllUCl z*t ILaacMt Lli/cdi\y/tIfU\ WW/iUtlrilHUt"IQd\iW/ tIVUmI* ontabcscliOAInl DR November 9S I ast Davto \VithHrawforSession R W1NnUVuCp1Im1nL/pCrI Z9.SJ N1'oV_/vVeV.m11b1Le/Vr1 j9L,6\J T1hlaICnll11c£Vsl>p£1i1vVi1n1eI?g IReWcVeV.si.s) (beginsat 12:20 p.m.) ^\bUeVit?i11n1.s1 aUtL 1I9"90\-/ nL'•m'I1 ^/ November30 Classes Resume December 1 CvllfalsOsOevsO RIVevosUiulmlxe. December 1 Classes End - DayDivision December 12 Classes End - DayDivision December 14, 15, 16, 17 Examinationperiod December 15, 16, 17, 18 Examination period December 18 SnowMake-Up Day December 19 Snow Make-Up Day December28 All Grades Dueby9:00 a.m. December29 All Grades DuebyNoon • SPRING 2009 SPRING2010 January 19 Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day January 10 lvidrun Lumci rîng, jr. u<xy No Classes NoClasses JlIaIIn3UuaUr1vT 20 CVllaUis'si'eVsO bUVe.ptiilnl January 19 Classes begin Febmarv 16 P1rle^sOilUdVelnltlsO' DL/aC!vV —N1ôVJ CVllfalsosoeLsO February 15 Presidents' Day- No Classes February 1 Follow MondaySchedule February 26 Last Dayto Withdraw lorSession A Febmarv 97 I1.aCIsOtI DL/aflvy tlov WTViltlhlldUlrllaWw f1VoIr SUveosOsliVo/lnl /AV March 12 SessionA Classes End M1'aIUrlcVlhl 11_ SJVeOsOsIiUolnl iAV CVllaUsOOstesJ FLinlldvl March 15-19 Spring Break March 16-20 Spring Break March 22 Classes Resume and March 91 Classps Rpsnmp anrl Session B Classes Begin Session B Classes Begin April 16 Last Dayto Withdraw for April 10 I ast Davto Withdraw for Full SemesterClasses Full SemesterClasses April 19 Patriots Day- No Classes April 20 Patriots' Day— No Classes April 20 Follow Monday Schedule April 2 Last Day to Withdraw for Session B April 26 Last Day to Withdraw for Session B April 29 Community Service Day April 28 Community Service Day May 1 Follow Wednesday Schedule May 10 Classes End - DayDivision May4 Classes Fnd — Dav Division May 11 Reading Day May 5 Readinp Dav (No Classes - Day Division Only) fiiNo CV-lmaososveos - iDsacivy Dl^jiivvilsoiiuoiniOn1l11vy^j May 12, 13, 14, 17 Examination Period May 6, 7, 8, 1 Examination Period May 19 SeniorGrades Due byNoon May 13 SeniorGrades Dueby Noon May 22 Commencement May 16 Commencement May25 All OtherGrades Due byNoon May 22 All OtherGrades Due by Noon SUMMFR SUMMER 2009 2010 S•>uL41mI1m11eIV.r1 S.IeV.sVs>1iWoIn1 I1 SummerSession I May 18 Classes Repin May 24 Classes Begin May25 Miveivmioinr'iiaiuli Divaflvv — NI'lovJ CV-liacsiosoetso May 31 Memorial Day - No Classes JJUuInIeV *2m6' Classes Fnd July 1 Classes End July9 Grades Due July 12 Grades Due Summer Session II Summer Session 11 July 6 Classes Begin July6 Classes Begin August 14 Classes End August 16 Classes End August 24 Grades Due August 25 Grades Due GENERAL INFORMATION 2 88 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2 COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT 7 ACCREDITATION 7 STRATEGIC PLAN 8 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 9 GRADUATION RATES 9 ADMISSION 9 Freshman Admission, DayDivision 9 Freshman Admission, Graduate and Continuing Education 10 Admission Profile, Day Division 10 TransferAdmission 11 TransferGrade Policy 11 PolicyonTransferring OlderCredits 12 Commonwealth TransferCompact 12 Joint Admissions Program 13 Quinn Bill Transfer Admission Guidelines 13 International Student Admission 14 ACADEMIC RECORDS 14 Internal Transfer, Day Division and Division ofGraduate and Continuing Education.... 14 Readmission, Day Division 14 Readmission, Continuing Education 14 FINANCIALAID 14 Policies and Criteria 15 Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid 15 Federal Programs 15 State Programs 15 Institutional and Private Programs 15 COST OF ATTENDING WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE 16 Full-Time Day Division 16 DivisionofGraduate and Continuing Education 17 Tuition Surcharge Policy 17 INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICIES 17 Withdrawal Refund Policy 17 Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Room, Board 18 Refund ofOther Fees 1 Refund Date 18 PAYMENTOF BILLS 18 Day Division 1 Continuing Education 18 Policy Regarding Outstanding Debts 18 STUDENT AFFAIRS 19 Residential Life 19 CommuterServices 19 New Student and Parent Orientation 19 StudentConduct 19 Veterans' Affairs 19 Health Services 20 CounselingCenter 20 Campus Centerand Student Activities 20 Office ofCareerServices 21 CONTENTS 3 11111 Public Safety 22 Student Right to KnowAct 22 ATHLETICS 23 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 23 Department ofAcademic Achievement 23 Academic Advising 23 Advising Expectations forAdvisors 23 Students' Academic Advising Responsibilities 24 Urban Education 24 Academic Support/ Tutoring 24 Reading and WritingCenter 25 Telecommunication Devices forHearing Impaired (TDD) 25 Student Support Services 25 LibraryFacilities 26 ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 26 Education Abroad 26 National Student Exchange (N.S.E.) 26 Walt Disney WorldTheme Parks and ResortCollege Program 27 Washington Center Internship Program 28 College Academic Program Sharing (C.A.P.S.) 28 Cooperating Colleges ofGreater Springfield (C.C.G.S.) 28 Reserve OfficersTraining Corps (R.O.T.C.) 28 • Programs offered through the Division ofGraduate and Continuing Education 29 Advanced Placement(AP) 29 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 29 Credit forMilitary Experience 30 SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS 30 Course Load, Day Division 30 Course Load, Continuing Education 30 Class Standing 30 GRADES AND CREDITS 3 Failing Grades 3 Incomplete Grades 3 Grade Appeals 31 Quality Point System 3 Calculating a Quality Point Average 3 Course Repeat Policy 32 Pass / Fail Policy 33 Courses Taken at Other Institutions after Matriculation 33 CORE IMPLEMENTATION POLICY 33 ACADEMIC RETENTION AND PROBATION 34 Table ofAcademic Standing Levels 34 Probation Policy 34 Dismissal Regulations 35 Suspension Regulations 35 Committee on Academic Standing, Day Division 35 Academic Standing, Continuing Education 35 Satisfactory Academic Progress/Financial Aid 35 ACADEMIC HONORS 36 The Honors Program 36 Graduation Honors 36 Dean's List 37 WITHDRAWAL POICIES 37 Course Withdrawal and the Notation of"W" 37 Procedure for Withdrawing from the College, Day Division 37 Students Called to Active Military Duty 37 CONTENTS 4 ADDING COURSES 38 DIRECTED/INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES 38 INTERNSHIP, PRACTICUM, AND FIELD PLACEMENTPOLICY 38 THE ACADEMIC MAJOR .' 39 Declaring a Major 39 Changing a Major 39 Adding a Major 39 ACADEMIC MINORS 39 Definition ofa Minor 39 Declaring a Minor 39 Completing a Minor 39 CLASS ATTENDANCE 39 Examinations and Finals 39 Absence Due to Religious Beliefs 39 GRADUATION 40 Requirements forGraduation 40 Graduation Ceremony Participation 40 Procedures forGraduation 40 Listing Majoron Diplomas 40 LICENSURE FORTEACHING 40 Interstate Certification Compact 40 REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS 41 ACADEMIC CONDUCT POLICIES 41 Academic Freedom and Responsibility 41 Academic Honesty 41 Classroom StudentConduct Policy 43 Copying Computer Software 43 Laboratory and Classroom Use 43 NON-ACADEMIC POLICIES 43 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy 43 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 43 Medical Forms and Immunizations 44 Discrimination Complaint Procedure 45 Affirmative Action, Non-Discrimination, and Diversity Policy 46 Sexual Harassment Policy 46 Discrimination Based on Genderand Sexual Orientation 47 Parking Privileges 47 Hazing Law 48 DEGREE PROGRAMS 48 BachelorofArts Degree Programs 48 BachelorofScience Degree Programs 48 BachelorofScience in Education Degree Programs 48 BachelorofSocial Work Degree Programs 48 Graduate Degree Programs 48 COURSE PATTERN FOR DEGREE 49 CommonCore 49 Composition Component ofCore 49 The Academic Major 49 Academic Minors 50 Electives 50 CONTENTS 5 COURSE NUMBERING PRACTICES 50 Course Identifiers 50 Numbering System 50 FrequencyofOfferings 50 COMMON CORE OF STUDIES 51 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS ART 53 BIOLOGY 59 COMMUNICATION (including Film Studies) 64 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 72 CRIMINALJUSTICE 79 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 84 EDUCATION 97 ENGLISH (including Film StudiesandTheatre Arts) 109 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 124 GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING 127 HISTORY 133 LIBERAL STUDIES 139 MATHEMATICS 140 MOVEMENT SCIENCE, SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES 144 MUSIC 154 PHILOSOPHY 162 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (including Chemistryand General Science) 164 POLITICAL SCIENCE 172 PSYCHOLOGY 177 SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK 182 WORLD LANGUAGES, MULTICULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES (including Women's Studies Minor) 186 PERSONNEL Trustees 192 Administration 192 Faculty 197 Librarians 204 Faculty Emeriti 204 INDEX 207 CAMPUS MAP 210 6 CONTENTS COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Eachofthestatesystem'sinstitutionsplacesaspecialemphasison teaching, lifelong learning, and a campus life that fosters Emphasizingteaching, studentadvising,andstudentinvolvement intellectual,social,andethicaldevelopment. Thestatecollegesare in the life of the college and the community, Westfield State committed to excellence in instruction, affordable costs, and to College's primary mission is to assist its students to develop providing responsive, innovative, and educational programs of intellectuallyandtousetheirknowledgeandskillstoimprovethe high quality. This is accomplishedbydeveloping eachstudent's socialandeconomicconditionsintheircommunities. Thecollege critical thinking skills, oral and written communication, and a seeksto instillamongmembersofitscommunityasenseofsocial practicalappreciationofthearts,sciences,andhumanitiesasthey responsibility and citizenship. affect goodcitizenship andan improvedqualityoflife. Thecollegeemphasizestheimportanceofcollaborativeeducation, The state colleges offer a campus climate that respects the ideas, distinguished and strengthened by a general education program values, perspectives, and contributions of a culturally diverse which links the arts and sciences withprofessional studiesandby community. They provide both academic and personal support opportunities for experiential and community-based learning. services to assure that all students have a realistic opportunity to General education courses are developed to respond to stated achieve academic andcareersuccess. Theyserveasa leaderand knowledge and skill objectives and students examine significant resourceforthecommunity,identifyingopportunitiesandsolutions academicandsocialissuesthroughupper-levelintegrativecourses tocommunityproblems, andcontributingtotheregion'scultural, and courses stressing national and global diversity. Community- environmental, andeconomic development. basedlearningandothercapstoneexperiencesprovidesignificant opportunities to enrich students' understanding of academic The state colleges support the public system through their principlesandconcepts,illuminatedifferencesbetweentheoryand commitment to joint admissions programs, by managing their practice, inculcatehabitsofmind andworkconduciveto success, resources in an efficient and responsible manner, by maintaining and instill respect forothers. Westfield's residentialprogram, the high admission standards and career replacement rates, by largest ofthe state college segment, complements the academic preventing unnecessary duplication of academic programs, by program. expandingcollaborativeeffortswithK-12andotherbaccalaureate institutions,byprovidinghighqualityteachereducationprograms, The college, from its beginnings, prepared students to serve their and by developing for each college, beyond its core programs, a communities as teachers, and teachereducation remains acentral distinctive academic focus based upon established strengths and part ofthe college's programs and a model for engagement with regional and state needs. the community that characterizes many of the college's other academic programs as well. Strong professional involvement of ACCREDITATION its faculty within their disciplines and community support scholarship and learning. Westfield State College is accredited by the New England Buildinguponastrongbaseofgraduateprograms, WestfieldState Association ofSchools and Colleges (NEASC) and the National College intends to strengthen and expand its graduate offerings. Association ofSchoolsofMusic (NASM). The teacherlicensure The college occupies a leadership position in offering post- programsareaccreditedbytheNationalCouncil forAccreditation baccalaureate and professional development programs for of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Massachusetts educators and will utilize new technologies to improve upon and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Educator expandourdeliveryoftheseprograms. Collaborativerelationships Preparation and Quality. The Athletic Training program is with other colleges and universities also will make possible the accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic efficient development ofnew programs in other areas marked by Training Education (CAATE). The Health Fitness program is strong undergraduate programs. The nationally recognized accredited by the Commission on Accreditation ofAllied Health Criminal Justice Program stands as an example ofthe college's Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Social Work program is service, collaboration, and outreach to communities, other accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). colleges, and state agencies. Technology will continue to be an Westfield State College is designated as a Commonwealth of importantpriorityinthecollege'sfuture,enhancingtheeducational Massachusetts-accreditedEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT) experience and creating new opportunities forcollaboration with training institution. TheComputerScienceprogram isaccredited othercollegesanduniversities,aswellaswithlocalschoolsystems by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of and businesses. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). GENERAL INFORMATION 7 1 STRATEGIC PLAN Expand and Enhance Recognition Five strategic priorities have been identified forthe 2005 - 2010 ManyresidentsofMassachusettsarefamiliarwithWestfieldState Westfield State College Strategic Plan. These priorities are College and the quality ofits education, but it is not well known alignedwiththeinstitutionalvision,mission,andvalues. Priorities beyond the region. In order to achieve enhanced recognition, focusattentiononthoseissuesthatarecriticaltooursuccessinthe specific programs will be strengthened and initiatives created to 2 stcentury. Specificgoalshavebeendevelopedtomeetourfive increasevisibilityand value in theCommonwealthandbeyond. priorities. The goals targeted for2007-2008 are listed with their respective priority. The Strategic Plan is an evolving document Goal: Providealternative educational instruction. and available in its full version on theCollege's web-site. Embrace Diversity Values A diverse community is a vital componentofa qualityeducation Westfield State College iscommittedto: and to the collegeexperience. Students benefit from interactions withfacultyandotherstudentsfromvariousbackgroundsandgain Student-centered Education: the principal focus of Westfield understandings that they will carry into the world and share with State College asa teaching institution. others. Aproactive approach to diversitywill be implemented. AcademicExcellence: offeringanddeliveringthehighestquality Goal: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment. academic programs. Revitalize and Develop Facilities An Educated Citizenry: preparing students to be educated citizens, connected with and involved in theircommunities. The physical setting and condition ofthe campus are important components ofthe overall college experience. Students need to Institutional Stewardship: accepting responsibility and feel comfortable and secure in their academic environment. The accountabilityformeasurableandattainablegoalsthatbenefitthe condition ofthe campus is also a visible indicator to prospective college. students of the continuing investment in creating a supportive learningenvironment. Accessibility/Affordability: makingacollegeeducationaccessible andaffordabletocandidateswhomeettheacademicrequirements Goal: Upgradeandmaintaincampusinfrastructureaccording foradmission. to ongoing needsassessment and sustainableprinciples. A Nurturing Environment: fostering respect, collegiality, Enrich Resource Development collaboration, diversityand institutionalcitizenship inanurturing environment. Anumberofstrategieshavebeen identifiedwhichwillstrengthen and improve theCollege. Limitedresources, however,asaresult Effective Communication: encouraging communication among of significant budget reductions over the past decade, have all departmentsacross thecampusas well aswiththecommunity. severely hampered the College's ability to meet its needs. Resources will be sought through a variety of mechanisms and Strategic Priorities strategies to extend ourresource base. Foster Student Success Goal: Increase fundraising initiatives including grants and contracts. Student-centered teaching is the hallmark of Westfield State College. Graduates are prepared to be valuable contributors to bothsocietyat large and the fieldofworkinwhichtheychooseto enter. As industries, technologies and economies evolve, the Collegemust bepoisedtorespond tothosechangesandtheneeds of the students. Several goals have been identified that ensure success for students attending Westfield State College and in the world beyond Goal: Assess students' needs for academic and personal support,andtoenhanceadvising, tutoring,andotheracademic and administrative services. GENERAL INFORMATION 8