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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Profile of Lebanon Valley College 2
Mission of Lebanon Valley College 3
Undergraduate Information
Admissions 4
Continuing Education 5
Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures 7
Degrees 7
Graduation Requirements 8
Nontraditional Credit 13
Grading System 14
Undergraduate Academic Programs 19
General Education 19
Cooperative Programs 24
Pre-professional Programs 26
Individualized Major 27
Internships 27
Independent Study 28
Tutorial Study 28
Special Topics Courses 28
Study Abroad 28
Undergraduate Departments 29
Graduate Academic Programs 153
Directory 171
Board of Trustees 171
Administration 175
Faculty 182
Support Staff 196
Awards 197
Accreditation 299
Campus Map 198
Index 200
Phone Numbers 203
2005-2006 Academic Calendar 204
Lebanon Valley College Table of Contents 1
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
Founded: 1866, as a private coeducational institution on the site of the Annville Academy.
Became a four-year institution by 1883 as the lower grades were phased out.
Curriculum: a four-year program of study in the liberal arts with an academic year
comprised of fall and spring semesters and an optional summer term.
Degrees granted: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Associate of
Arts, Associate of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Music Education,
Master of Science Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Major fields of study: accounting, actuarial science, American studies, art and art history,
biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, digital
communications, economics, elementary education, English, French, German, health-care
management, health science, historical communications, history, mathematics, medical
technology, music, music business, music education, music recording technology, philoso-
phy, physical therapy, physics, political science, psychobiology, psychology, religion, soci-
ology, Spanish.
Special programs: secondary education certification; in cooperation with Thomas
Jefferson University: biotechnology, cytotechnology, diagnostic imaging, occupational ther-
apy, physical therapy; in cooperation with The Pennsylvania State University, Case Western
Reserve University, University of Pennsylvania, andWidener University: engineering; in
cooperation with Duke University: forestry, environmental sciences; in cooperation with
approved hospitals: medical technology.
Special options: departmental honors, double majors, independent study, individuaUzed
majors, internships, tutorial study, study abroad, Philadelphia and Washington semester
programs.
Number of faculty: 103; of the permanent faculty, 88 percent have earned a Ph.D. or
equivalent terminal degree.
Student-faculty ratio (FTE): 13:1, with an average class size of 20.
Location: Annville, founded in 1799, is a small town of approximately 5,000 people located
in south central Pennsylvania. Driving times: Hershey, 10 minutes; Harrisburg, 1/2 hour;
Baltimore, 2 hours; Philadelphia, 2 hours; New York, 3 hours; Washington, D.C., 3 hours.
Size of campus: 37 buildings. The library contains over 200,000 catalog items, and the
College provides students with access to more than 200 personal computers. The sports
center is nationally recognized for its water fitness program.
Residence halls: 29 residence halls housing 1,166 students in male, female, coed, suite and
apartment-style facilities.
Student enrollment: 1,600 full-time undergraduate students, with 178 part-time under-
graduates and 144 graduate students.
Student financial aid: approximately 95 percent of full-time students receive financial aid
in the form of LVC grants and academic scholarships. In 2004-2005, these awards totaled
$13,770,560, with the average student being $9,470.
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THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE
Lebanon Valley is a small, private, liberal arts college. Its mission arises directly from
its historical traditions and a relationship with the United Methodist Church.
The College's aim is to enable our students to become people of broad vision, capable
of making informed decisions, and prepared for a life of service to others. To that end, we
seek to provide an education that helps students acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values necessary to live and work in a changing, diverse and fragile world.
Through both curricular and co-curricular activities, we endeavor to acquaint our stu-
dents with humanity's most significant ideas and accomplishments, to develop their abil-
ities to think logically and communicate clearly, to give them practice in precise analysis
and effective performance, and to enhance their sensitivity to and appreciation of differ-
ences among human beings.
Lebanon Valley College aspires to pursue this mission within a community in which car-
ing and concern for others is a core value. We value strong and nurturing faculty interacting
closely with students; encourage individual student development; and affirm the inter-
relatedness of liberal learning and the ideal of vocation. We regard the cultivation of
wisdom that is the capacity of judging rightly in matters of life and conduct, and a lifelong
love of learning as the ultimate reward of the educational experience.
The College motto is, ''You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. "
(John 8:32)
Lebanon Valley College
College Mission 3
UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION
Admission for Full-time Students
High School Preparation
All admission candidates should have completed 16 credit units and graduated from an
accredited secondary school, or present an equivalency certificate (G.E.D.). Of the 16
units, 4 should be in English, 2 in foreign language, 3 in mathematics, 2 in science, and 1
in social studies.
Application Procedure
A candidate for admission to Lebanon Valley College must submit a completed application
form with the required application fee, S.A.T. or A.C.T. results, and an official transcript
of high school grades. Students planning to transfer to Lebanon Valley must submit offi-
cial transcripts of completed college or university work.
Candidates are encouraged to visit campus for a personal interview. Applicants for
admission to certain academic programs (elementary education, music, and physical thera-
py majors) are required to undergo additional steps. For further information, contact:
Admission Office
Lebanon Valley College
101 North College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003-1400
Phone: 717-867-6181 or 1-866-LVC-4ADM
FAX: 717-867-6026
Internet: http://www.lvc.edu
E-mail: admission@lvc.edu
Student Finances
Payment for tuition, room, board and other charges is due by a published deadline prior
to the beginning of each semester. Students failing to meet this deadline will be required to
make special arrangements with the Business Office before their course registrations will be
processed. Questions about charges and payments should be addressed to the Business
Office.
Refund Policy
Students who withdraw, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence from the College during
the billing period in which they are enrolled will receive a refund in accordance with fed-
eral policy. A copy of the federal refund policy is available in the Business Office.
Part-time students should consult the refund schedule published by the Continuing
Education Office. However, part-time students receiving federal financial assistance (Title
IV) will receive a refund according to federal policy. A copy of the federal refund policy
is on file in the Business Office.
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Alternative Payment Plan
Lebanon Valley College offers a payment plan for those families who, after exploring
other options, prefer to spread payments over a 10-month period. An agent has been
appointed to process deferred payment applications:
Academic Management Services
OneAMS Place
P.O. Box 100
Swansea, MA 02777
Phone: 1-800-635-0120
Continuing Education
Students may enroll part time for undergraduate study at Lebanon Valley College
through the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education. Students are consid-
ered part time if they are enrolled in 0-1 1 credit hours per semester.
Continuing Education offers credit programs on four levels: certificate, associate,
baccalaureate and professional certificates. Certificates are starter programs that
approximate the beginning of a four-year college experience, ideal springboards from
which to go on for an associate's or bachelor's degree. Professional certificate programs
are intended for persons who have already been awarded a bachelor's degree in one dis-
cipline and desire to study another discipline in some depth.
A second bachelor's degree may be awarded to adult students who already have received
a bachelor of arts or sciences from Lebanon Valley or another regionally accredited college
or university. In such cases, students must only complete the major requirements for the
second degree or a minimum of 30 credits, whichever is greater.
Part-time students enrolled through Continuing Education may register for courses
offered during the day, evening, Saturday and summer sessions on the main campus in
Annville. To obtain copies of course schedules or to get detailed information on all aca-
demic programs for part-time students, call 717-867-6213 or toll free at 877-877-0423
or write the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Lebanon Valley
College, Annville, PA 17003-1400. Information is also available through the LVC web-
site: www.Ivc.edu/ce.
A candidate for admission to any of Lebanon Valley College's Continuing Education
certificate or degree programs must submit a completed application form with the
required application fee. An official high school transcript is required if students have
fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable college credits. Students planning to transfer
to Lebanon Valley must submit official transcripts of all completed college or university
courses. Official transcripts relating to military or business courses also may be evaluat-
ed for possible transfer credit. Although candidates may begin taking classes before they
have been accepted, they must speak with an advisor before registering for courses. To
arrange an admission interview with an advisor, call 717-867-6213 in Annville or toll free
at 877-877-0423. Decisions on all part-time student applications usually are made within
one month after the last required transcript is received.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Attendance at Lebanon Valley College is a privilege, not a right. To provide the necessary
atmosphere in which teaching and learning can occur, the College expects that the conduct
of all campus citizens will conform to accepted standards. The College has the right to
require the withdrawal of any student whose actions are inimical to the purposes of the
institution. The following academic regulations are announcements and do not constitute a
contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change these
regulations and procedures as it deems necessary for the accomplishment of its purposes, but
wherever possible, a student will proceed to graduation under the regulations in effect at the
time of his or her entrance at the College.
Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees
Lebanon Valley College confers five baccalaureate degrees. Bachelor of Arts for students
completing requirements in the following major programs: American studies. Art and Art
History, economics, English, French, German, historical communications, history,
music, music business, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology, Spanish and
certain individualized majors.
Bachelor of Science for students completing requirements in the following major
programs: accounting, actuarial science, biochemistry, biology, business administration,
chemistry, computer science, cooperative engineering, cooperative forestry, digital
communications, elementary education, health-care management, health science, math-
ematics, music education, physics, psychobiology, psychology and certain individualized
majors. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology,
and Bachelor of Music: Emphasis in Music Recording Technology for students complet-
ing requirements for the appropriate major program.
Associate Degrees
An Associate degree may be earned by students who have been admitted through the
office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education and who have pursued the degree
through part-time study. Students may earn an Associate of Science degree in accounting,
general studies and business administration or an Associate of Arts degree in general studies.
Privacy of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley
Amendment, helps protect the privacy of student records. The Act provides for the right
to inspect and review educational records, to seek to amend those records, and to limit
disclosure of information from the records. The Act applies to all institutions that are the
recipients of federal funding.
Annually, Lebanon Valley College informs students of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This Act, with which the institution intends to
comply fully, was designated to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the
right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to pro\ ide guidelines for
the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and fomial healings.
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Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office (FERPA) concerning alleged failures by the institution to com-
ply with the act.
Local policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance
with the provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the following offices:
Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Services, and Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
The policy is also printed in the Faculty Advising Handbook. The offices mentioned also
maintain a Directory of Records that lists all education records maintained on students by
this institution.
Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred
to the Registrar's Office.
Credit Hours
A credit hour is the unit to measure academic progress. Each course has a credit des-
ignation approximately equal to the number of hours to be spent in class each week. A
course requiring three hours of class attendance each week will carry 3 credit hours.
Credit for laboratories is generally awarded at one half the regular rate.
Application for Graduation
As a student nears completion of the degree requirements, the student must file an
application for the degree and a graduation plan with the Registrar's Office. Graduation
application deadlines and the semester Course List and Registration Schedule are avail-
able in that office. This application process provides the student with a timely opportu-
nity to review his or her degree requirements and to plan or change the student's course
schedule to ensure completion of all requirements.
The student must complete an Application for the Degree and a Graduation Plan, meet with
his or her advisor, obtain all required signatures for graduation, including major and minor
requirements, and dehver the forms to the Registrar's Office in the Humanities Building.
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for a baccalaureate degree shall complete successfully 120 credit hours,
including the requirements for the general education program (see page 19) and the
requirements for majors and minors as appropriate. Credit hours are accumulated in three
separate categories: general education requirements, major requirements, and electives.
The general education program is that part of the curriculum shared by all students
in all majors. The required courses reflect 54-56 credit hours. The major programs each
require at least 24 credit hours of course work. Electives are those courses selected by
the student that reflect neither major nor general education requirements.
In addition, candidates shall complete successfully two units of physical education
selected from a list of approved activities. Students shall not satisfy the physical education
requirement by taking the same activity unit twice. Students shall have a maximum of one
physical education unit waived for successful completion of any of the following: one season
of a varsity sport, one semester of marching band, or one semester of military science.
Continuing education students are exempt from the physical education requirement.
Candidates for the bachelor's degree must also take in residence 30 credit hours of the 36
taken immediately prior to graduation. Course work taken in all of the College's programs
qualifies as work done in residence.
Candidates for an associate's degree must accumulate at least 60 credit hours including
the course work appropriate to their major program. Fifteen of the last 18 credit hours
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toward the degree must be taken in residence. Coursework taken in all of the College's
programs qualifies as work done in residence.
Candidates for a degree must obtain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00
and a major grade point average of at least 2.00.
Students who have 1 1 or fewer credits remaining to complete the degree may participate
in the graduation ceremony.
Advising Program
Each student has a faculty advisor whose role is to counsel about registration proce-
dures, course selections, academic requirements, and regulations. The student is strongly
encouraged to obtain the advisor's counsel and approval before registration, withdrawal,
election of pass/fail option, and/or change in credit/audit status.
Arrangement of Schedules
Each student arranges a semester program of courses in consultation with his or her
faculty advisor. Students already in attendance do this during registration periods. New
students accomplish this on orientation days.
Limit of Hours
To be classified as full time, a student must take at least 12 credit hours in a semester.
Seventeen credit hours is the maximum permitted without approval from the student's
advisor and permission of the registrar. To be permitted to take more than 17 credits, the
student should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or be a senior.
Audited courses are counted in determining the course load, but music organizations are
not. Students shall pay the prevailing tuition rate for each credit hour beyond 17 (not
counting music organizations).
Class Standing
Students are classified academically at the beginning of each year. Membership in the
sophomore, junior or senior classes is granted to students who have earned a minimum of
28, 56 or 84 credit hours respectively.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as a full-time student is defined as
completion of 24 or more credits per academic year while maintaining a cumulative grade
point average of 1 .6 ( 1-27 credits), 1 .7 (28-55 credits). 1.8 (56-83 credits), 1 .9 (84 or more).
A 2.0 grade point average is required for completion of the baccalaureate degree. It is also
necessary for full-time students to complete at least 24 credits per academic year in order
to maintain eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid.
Transfer Credit
A student applying for advanced standing after having attended another accredited
institution shall send an official transcript to the dean of admission. If requested, the student
must provide copies of the appropriate catalogs for the years of attendance at the other
institution or institutions.
Credits are accepted for transfer provided the grades are C- (1.67) or better and the
work is equivalent or similar to work offered at Lebanon Valley College. Grades thus
transferred count for credit hours only, not for quality points.
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A candidate for admission holding an associate degree from a regionally accredited
college can be admitted with full acceptance of course work at the previously attended
institution. However, course work in the major field for which the applicant has received
a D shall not be counted toward fulfilling the major requirement.
Because Lebanon Valley College is a liberal arts institution, consideration of full
acceptance of the associate degree will be granted with the understanding that the candidate
has followed a basic course of study compatible with the curriculum and academic programs
of the College and has been enrolled in a transfer program. A total of 60 credits will be
accepted for an associate degree and 57 credits for a diploma program. A maximum of 90
credit hours will be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree.
In most instances the applicant may be expected to complete the baccalaureate
degree within two years. However, when the requirements of a particular major field or
the nature of the previous study demand additional work beyond two years, the applicant
will normally be notified at the time of admission.
Students transferring to Lebanon Valley College in order to complete work on a bac-
calaureate degree will normally be expected to pass at least one 3-hour course in their
intended major for each semester they spend at the college. "Semester" shall normally
be defined as 15 credit hours. Beyond this minimum requirement, departments may
require additional courses if they so desire.
Lebanon Valley College students enrolled for a degree may not carry courses concurrently
at any other institution without prior consent of their advisors and the registrar. Students who
desire to study away from campus for summer study must obtain prior approval from their
advisors and the registrar.
Discontinuance of Courses
The College reserves the right to withdraw or discontinue any course.
Registration and Preregistration
Students are required to register for courses on designated days of each semester.
Preference is given to upper-class students in the preregistration process to ensure registration
in courses required for their major fields of study. Students who register later than the
designated times shall be charged a fee. Students desiring to register later than one week after
the opening of the semester will be admitted only by special permission of the registrar.
On entering Lebanon Valley College students, indicate that they are open or that they
have a particular intended major. Students may make a formal declaration of major during
the second semester of their freshmen year and must make a formal declaration by the
time they have completed 60 credit hours.
Change of Registration
Change of registration, including pass/fail elections, changes of course hours credit,
changes from credit to audit and vice versa, must be approved by signature of the advisor.
In most instances, registration for a course shall not be permitted after the course has been
in session for one full week. With the permission of the advisor, a student may withdraw
from a course during the first 10 weeks of the semester. However, first semester freshmen
may withdraw from a course at any time through the last day of semester classes with
permission of the advisor. A fee is charged for every change of course made at the student's
request after Add/Drop Day.
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Auditing Courses
Students may register to audit courses with the approval of their academic advisor.
Audited courses are counted in considering the course load relative to the limit of hours
that may result in an overload charge. No grade or credit is given for an audited course,
but the registrar will record the audit on the transcript if the student attends regularly. A
change of registration from credit to audit or from audit to credit must be accomplished
by the end of the tenth week of semester classes.
Pass/Fail
After attaining sophomore standing (28 credit hours), a student may elect to take up to
two courses per semester and one per summer session on a pass/fail basis; however, only
six such courses can be counted toward graduation requirements. No courses elected by
students to be taken pass/fail may be used to meet the requirements of the general educa-
tion program or other programs, the major(s), the minor(s) or secondary education certi-
fication. A student may select or cancel a pass/fail registration any time during the first 10
weeks of a semester. Passing with honors will be designated by the grade PH indicating
that a grade of B+ or higher was earned. If a student does not pass the course, the student
will receive an F on the transcript. See page 14 for grading systems.
Repetition of Courses
A student may repeat as often as desired, for a higher grade, a previously taken course,
subject to the following provisions: the course must have been taken in courses staffed by
the College, the course has to be retaken at Lebanon Valley College, and the semester cred-
it hours are given only one time. The higher grade received each fime taken is computed
in the semester grade point average. Each semester grade report will show hours credit
each time passed, but the total hours toward a degree will be equal only to the semester
hours credit for the course. For a course previously passed P/F. the grade received in the
subsequent registration for regular grade is the "higher grade." Each grade received
remains on the permanent record and a notation is made thereon that the course has been
repeated.
Concurrent Courses
A student enrolled for a degree at Lebanon Valley College may not carry courses con-
currently at any other institution without prior consent of his or her advisor and the registrar.
External Summer Courses
A student registered at Lebanon Valley College may not obtain credit for the courses
taken during the summer at another college unless such courses have prior approval of his
or her advisor and the registrar.
Attendance Policy
Each student is responsible for knowing and meeting all requirements for each course,
including regular class attendance. At the opening of each semester, the instructors shall
clearly inform students of class attendance regulations. Violations of those regulations
shall make the student liable to receive a grade of F in the course.
Excused absences do not absolve students from the necessity of fulfilling all course
requirements.
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In-Absentia
The College treats students in domestic or foreign study programs as students-in-
absentia. Any student who studies for a semester or academic year at another institution
with the intent of returning to the College is considered a matriculated student. A student
desiring in-absentia status should complete the form in the registrar's office and secure the
approval of the advisor, the registrar and the director of study abroad and domestic
programs. Students will receive information on registration and room sign-up after they
notify the registrar of their address abroad or in the United States.
Leave of Absence
For reasons of health or in other compelling circumstances, students may request a
voluntary leave from the College for one or two semesters. A student desiring such a leave
should complete the form available from the registrar and secure the approval of the
associate dean of the faculty. Students on leave are regarded as continuing students and
retain their status for registration and room sign-up, if available. Students on leave will
receive information on those procedures and will be asked to verify their return. The
College reserves the right to require a leave of absence for medical reasons at any time it
is deemed reasonably necessary to protect the student, other students, members of the
College community, or the interests of the College itself. Before a student returns from a
medical leave of absence, a clearance interview with one of the counseling psychologists,
the dean of students, or the associate dean of the faculty — as well as additional documen-
tation— may be required.
Withdrawal from College and Readmission
To withdraw from the College, a student must complete an official withdrawal form
obtained from the registrar. Continuing education students must complete an official with-
drawal form obtained from the director of continuing education. Readmission of a student
requires written permission from the associate dean of the faculty.
Second Bachelor's Degrees
A person who has earned a bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College or another
accredited college or university may earn a second bachelor's degree by meeting the fol-
lowing requirements:
1 . A minimum of 30 additional undergraduate credits must be completed successfully at
Lebanon Valley.
2. All graduation requirements for the major of the second degree must be met
satisfactorily.
3. Course work completed successfully as part of the first degree program may be used
to satisfy the graduation requirements of the second major.
4. No course already taken in the first degree program may be repeated in the second
degree program.
5. No more than three credits from student teaching (SED 440, ELM 440 and MED 441)
may be counted toward a second degree.
6. Graduates from other accredited colleges or universities shall not be required to meet
any general education requirements of Lebanon Valley College.
7. No courses in the second degree program may be met satisfactorily through such non-
traditional means as challenge examinations, CLEP, or credit for life experience.
8. No more than three credits from internships may be counted toward a second degree.
9. No courses in the second degree program may be taken pass/fail.
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Undergraduate Nontraditional Credit
Lebanon Valley College recognizes the ability of highly motivated students to master
specific areas of study on their own initiative and provides programs to allow these students
the opportunity to gain credit. Any matriculated student may earn a maximum of 30 credits
toward a bachelor's degree or a maximum of 15 credits toward an associate's degree
through nontraditional means (challenge exams, advanced placement, CLEP, and credit
for life experience). All nontraditional means of examination are graded satisfactory (Sj
or unsatisfactory (U). An unsatisfactory grade on any nontraditional examination will not
be recorded on the permanent record.
Challenge Exam Policy
Many LVC courses can be challenged for credit by examination. Full-time students
should request challenge examinations through their academic advisors. Part-time students
and those students enrolled through continuing education should make application for
challenge exams through the continuing education office. All requests must be approved
by the registrar and the chairperson of the department in which the course is listed.
Challenge exams are considered comprehensive examinations in the subject area. The
grading criteria for challenge exams will be determined by each department. The exact
nature of the examination will be determined by the faculty member and chairperson of
the department involved and may include any means of evaluation normally employed by
the department. There is a fee for preparation and grading of each challenge exam, and it
is charged without regard to the test results.
Challenge exams may not be taken by students who have received any grade in a
course equivalent to or more advanced than the course for which the student is requesting
credit by examination. Challenge exams may not be used for the purpose of acquiring
credit for a course previously failed. Practicums, internships, seminars, research courses,
independent study, writing-intensive courses, and courses with laboratory components are
normally not subject to credit by examination. Individual departments may have additional
criteria regarding challenge exams. Consult the chairperson of the department in which
the course is listed for specific information.
Advanced Placement Policy
Advanced placement with credit in appropriate courses will be granted to entering
students who make scores of 4 or 5 on College Board Advanced Placement examinations.
The official Advanced Placement College Grade Report must be submitted by the student
for evaluation by the registrar.
Advanced Placement without credit may be granted on the basis of the Achievement Tests
of the College Board examinations or such other proficiency tests as may be determined
appropriate by the registrar and by the chairperson of the department.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Policy
Credit shall be granted to those students who score well on CLEP examinations that are
approved by the College. To receive credit, a student must score above the 50th percentile on
the objective section and above a C, as determined by the appropriate academic department
for general and subject examinations. The English composition essay is required, w ith a
minimum score of 64 and at the 80th percentile for this CLEP examination.
A maximum of six credits shall be awarded for each examination: of these credits, only
three may be applied to the general education requirements in the appropriate area. Credit
shall be granted only to students who have matriculated at Lebanon Valley College.
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Normally, requests for CLEP credit must be approved by the registrar before the student
has completed 30 credits.
Credit for Life Experience Policy
Lebanon Valley College provides for the awarding of undergraduate academic credit
for knowledge acquired through nonacademic experience in subjects in the College cur-
riculum. The experience should have a direct relation to the material taught in a course in
the College curriculum and should extend over a sufficient period to provide substantive
knowledge in the relevant area. Matriculated students who believe they qualify for such
credit may petition the appropriate department through their academic advisors. Students
enrolled in the continuing education program must petition through the continuing educa-
tion office. This petition must:
( 1 ) detail the relevant experience in question
(2) provide appropriate supporting evidence
(3) note the equivalent College course by department and number
(4) state the number of credit hours sought.
The appropriate department will consult with the academic advisor or the continuing
education office to determine the best means (interview, examination, portfolio, etc.) for
evaluating the experience.
Approval of experiential credit for full-time students must be made in writing over the
signatures of the academic advisor, the appropriate department chair, and the
associate dean of the faculty. Approval of experiential credit for students enrolled through
the continuing education program must be made in writing over the signatures of the
director of graduate studies and continuing education, the appropriate department chair,
and the associate dean of the faculty.
Experiential credit cannot exceed 6 credit hours in one academic year and cannot
exceed a maximum of 12 credit hours in the degree program.
International Baccalaureate Program
Credit for appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who achieve scores
of 5, 6 or 7 on International Baccalaureate individual subject examinations. The official
International Baccalaureate transcript must be presented by the student for evaluation by
the registrar.
Grading Systems and Grade Point Averages
Student work is graded A (excellent), B (good), C (satisfactory), D (requirements and
standards met a minimum level), F (course requirements not met). For each credit hour in
a course, students receive the following quality points:
A
4.00
A-
3.67
B+
3.33
B
3.00
B-
2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
C-
1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
D-
.67
F
.00
F carries no credit or quality points, but grades of F are used in calculating the grade
point averages. The cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing the quality
points by the credit hours completed.
Candidates for a degree must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a
major grade point average of 2.00.
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Continuing education degree candidates admitted before July 1, 1989, must meet
graduation requirements by earning a cumulative grade point average of 1 .75. All students
and continuing education candidates admitted after July 1, 1989, must meet graduation
requirements by earning a grade point average of 2.00. All students must have a 2.00
grade point average in their major, any second major, and any minor.
A student may not take a course that has a prerequisite course he or she has failed.
In addition to the above grades, the symbols I and W are used. I indicates that the work
is incomplete (certain required work postponed by the student for substantial reason with the
prior consent of the instructor) but otherwise satisfactory. This work must be completed
within the first eight weeks of the next semester, or the I will be changed to an F. Appeals
for an extension of time must be presented to the registrar by the first week of the next
semester. W indicates withdrawal from a course through the tenth week of semester classes,
except for first-semester freshmen who may withdraw through the last day of the semester.
For physical education, a grade of either S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) is recorded.
Once a grade has been recorded it may not be changed without the approval of the
instructor and the registrar. Students who feel the grade may be inaccurate should contact
the instructor at once, but in no case later than the end of the semester following the course
in question.
Academic and Graduation Honors
The Dean 5 List
Students achieving a 3.40 or higher grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit
hours for grade shall be named to the Dean's List at the end of each semester.
Graduation Honors
After completing a minimum of 60 calculated credit hours of residence work, a student
may qualify for graduation honors. The honors to be conferred are summa cum laiide for
grade point averages of 3.75-4.0, magna cum laude for grade point averages of 3.60-3.74.
and cum laude for grade point averages of 3.40-3.59.
Departmental Honors
All major programs provide the opportunity for departmental honors work during the
junior and senior years. For specific information, interested students should contact the
appropriate department chairperson. The minimal requirements for departmental honors are
a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, both at the time of application and at the time of gradua-
tion; a written thesis; an oral presentation; and approval by a majority vote of the full-time
members of the department. This project is undertaken on a subject of the student's own
choosing under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Opportunity also exists to do creative
work. A maximum of 9 hours credit may be earned in departmental honors.
Phi Alpha Epsilon
Students graduating with grade point averages of 3.50 or higher are eligible for induction
into Phi Alpha Epsilon, provided they have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours of residence
work.
Academic Honesty
Lebanon Valley College expects its students to uphold the principles of academic hon-
esty. Violations of these principles will not be tolerated. Students shall neither hinder nor
unfairly assist the efforts of other students to complete their work. All individual \\ ork that
a student produces and submits as a course assignment must be the student's own.
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Cheating and plagiarism are acts of academic dishonesty. Cheating is an act that
deceives or defrauds. It includes, but is not Hmited to, looking at another's exam or quiz,
using unauthorized materials during an exam or quiz, colluding on assignments without
the permission or knowledge of the instructor, and furnishing false information for the
purpose of receiving special consideration, such as postponement of an exam, essay, quiz,
or deadline of an oral presentation.
Plagiarism is the act of submitting as one's own the work (the words, ideas, images, or
compositions) of another person or persons without accurate attribution. Plagiarism can
manifest itself in various ways: it can arise from sloppy, innaccurate note-taking; it can
emerge as the incomplete or incompetent citation of resources; it can take the form of the
wholesale submission of another person's work as one's own, whether from an online,
oral or printed source. The seriousness of an instance of plagiarism — its moral character
as an act of academic dishonesty — normally depends upon the extent to which a student
intends to deceive and mislead the reader as to the authorship of the work in question.
Initially, the instructor will make this determination.
Once academically dishonest work has been submitted, the instructor shall report the
suspected incidence to the associate dean of the faculty. At the moment the work has been
submitted, the student involved forfeits the right to withdraw from the course or to change
his or her course status in any way. The College's expectations and the measures it will
apply to support and enforce those expectations are outlined below.
For the first offense of academic dishonesty, the faculty member has the option of
implementing whatever grade-related penalty he or she deems appropriate, up to and
including failure in the course. The associate dean of the faculty shall send the student a
letter of warning, explaining the policy regarding further offenses and the appeal process.
For the second formally established offense of academic dishonesty, failure in the
course is mandatory; the associate dean of the faculty shall so inform the faculty mem-
ber(s) involved. Additionally, the associate dean of the faculty has the authority to take
further action against the student, up to and including expulsion from the College.
For the third formally established offense of academic dishonesty, failure in the course
and expulsion from the College are mandatory.
The associate dean of the faculty has the authority to determine whether actions or rea-
sonable suspicions of actions by a student constitute "offenses of academic dishonesty" as
described above.
Information related to offenses of academic dishonesty must be passed by the faculty
member to the associate dean of the faculty who shall retain the information for as long
as the student involved is enrolled at the College. Information and evidence concerning
academic dishonesty are the property of the College. Once the student has graduated from
the College, the associate dean of the faculty will destroy these records.
All actions against a student for academic dishonesty may be appealed by the student
being accused. A written appeal must be presented to the associate dean of the faculty no
later than the official date that mid-term grades are due the semester following the
semester in which the action was taken against the student. The dean of the faculty will
serve as final arbiter.
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Academic Probation and Suspension
At the conclusion of each semester, the Dean's Advisory Council meets to review the
academic performance of all undergraduate students. The members of the council are the
vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, the vice president for enroll-
ment and student services, the dean of student services, and the registrar.
To maintain themselves in good academic standing at the College, students must
achieve minimum cumulative grade point averages appropriate to progress toward their
degree, and they must complete coursework at a regular and sustained pace. Minimum
cumulative GPAs are as follows:
Semester Hours Completed Required Cumulative GPA
1-27 1.60
28-55 1.70
56-83 1.80
84 or more 1 .90
At the conclusion of each semester, the College examines students' academic records.
Students who have not achieved the above minimum grade point averages will be given an
Academic Warning, placed on Probation, or Academically Suspended from the College.
Academic Warning. The first time students fall below the required cumulative GPA
as listed above, they will be given Academic Warning. Academic Warning constitutes a
formal notification that a student's academic performance is weak and that he or she needs
to devote increased attention to academic work. Students receiving Academic Warning are
cautioned that unless they achieve an acceptable cumulative grade point average, they will
be placed on Probation and thereby lose the privilege of participating in extracurricular
activities (including such activities as intercollegiate sports, student government, campus
media, student clubs, and Greek and service organizations).
Probation. Students who fall a second time below the required cumulative GPA
(whether in consecutive or nonconsecutive semesters) will be placed on Probation. A student
on Probation will not be permitted to take part in extracurricular activities.
Final Probation. Students who fall a third time below the required cumulative GPA
(whether in consecutive or nonconsecutive semesters) will be placed on Final Probation. A
student on Final Probation will not be permitted to take part in extracurricular activities, and
the student will be informed that unless the student restores himself or herself to good
academic standing and maintains that status, the student will be suspended from the College.
Academic Suspension. Students will be suspended academically from the College
when (1) they fall a fourth time below the required cumulative GPA (whether in consec-
utive or nonconsecutive semesters); (2) they fail to achieve a cumulative GPA of at least
0.75 at the conclusion of any semester; (3) they have not earned by the conclusion of the
second and subsequent semesters of full-time enrollment a total of at least 6 credit hours
of coursework for each semester completed. Students suspended will not be permitted to
return for at least the full subsequent semester (fall or spring). To request reinstatement,
students must submit a written petition to the associate dean of the faculty. A suspended
student who returns to the College and who is suspended again for academic reasons will
be regarded as permanently separated from the College.
Upon reinstatement to the college, a student will have two semesters to bring up his or
her cumulative GPA to the minimum required for good academic standing at the College.
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Reinstated students may participate in extracurricular activities. The student's grades will
be monitored at mid-semester and again at the end of the semester to ensure academic
progress. If a student's midterm or final grades fall below a semester average of 2.0, the
student will be removed from all extracurricular activities immediately. The student will
not be allowed to rejoin extracurricular activities until the student has reached the mini-
mum cumulative GPA required for good academic standing.
Veterans' Services
Veterans who are eligible to receive educational benefits must report their enrollment
to the Financial Aid Office after they register for each semester or summer session. The
financial aid office will then submit certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans who are attending Lebanon Valley College for the first time must complete
the appropriate forms before certification of enrollment will be sent from the financial aid
office to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Students eligible for veterans benefits who remain on academic probation for two
consecutive semesters must be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans
with questions about the College or their status with the College should contact the
Financial Aid Office.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Lebanon Valley College has been designated as an institutional member of
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of over 400 colleges providing
post-secondary education to members throughout the world. As an SOC member,
Lebanon Valley College recognizes the unique nature of the military life-style and has
committed itself to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible resi-
dency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experi-
ences.
Teacher Certification for Nonmatriculated Students
Lebanon Valley College offers teacher certification to a variety of special students: stu-
dents with degrees from other colleges, teachers seeking certification in other fields, or
Lebanon Valley College alumni seeking certification for the first time. All students must
present official transcripts of college work or their previous teacher certification to the
registrar. The education department, the registrar and the appropriate academic depart-
ment shall evaluate the record and recommend the appropriate course of action. A fee shall
be charged for this service.
All candidates must meet the criteria for Admission to Teacher Certification
Candidacy as detailed under the Department of Education, page 66.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
General Education Program
Through the General Education Program, the College most directly expresses its
commitment to the ideal of liberal education that underlies its statement of purpose. The
program has four components: communications, liberal studies, cross-cultural studies,
and disciplinary perspectives. This program seeks to prepare graduates who are broadly
competent, skilled in communication, capable of analysis and interpretation, tolerant,
and able to continue to learn in a rapidly changing world.
Our academic program aims to educate students so that they:
• acquire a broad base of knowledge across the liberal arts disciplines, including
both content and method;
• come to understand that facts are important primarily as evidence from which we
infer meaning in the form of theories, arguments, and interpretations;
• learn to draw upon and integrate different disciplines when considering
particular problems or issues;
• learn to think critically and independently, i.e., to understand, construct, and
respond to arguments, and develop a questioning, open-minded attitude;
• learn to communicate clearly and cogently, both in speech and in writing, in
listening and in reading;
• acquire sensitivity and skill in interacting with different cultures and traditions,
and come to understand and respect differences among human beings;
• establish a foundation for their continuing education, including their intellectual,
aesthetic, and moral growth, their personal and vocational development, and their
understanding of themselves as citizens at the local and global levels.
The program consists of coursework in the following four areas:
Communications. 15 credit hours.
English Communications (2 courses)
Writing Requirement (3 courses)
This component recognizes the central role communication plays in learning and in life.
Courses teach the principles of clear and effective communication and provide opportunities
to practice and refine them throughout a student's college career.
English Communications. Courses teach the elements of English composition and the
related skills of speaking, reading, listening, word processing and bibliographic access
through database searching.
Requirement: ENG 111 or FYS 100; ENG 112.
First-year students must fulfill the communications component of the General Education
Program by enrolling in either First- Year Seminar (FYS 100) or English Communications I
(ENG 111). The primary goal of each course is to help tlrst-year students become college-
level writers. Students will be assigned the same amount of writing in both FYS 100 and
ENG 111. An important difference between the two courses is that each FYS class is
organized around a particular topic, and students will write in response to various aspects
of that topic, whereas ENG 1 1 1 is not organized around a particular topic, so its students
can expect to write essays about a variety of different topics. Students in FYS should expect
to do more reading than students in ENG 111.
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Writing Requirement. In addition to English Communications, students must complete three
courses designated Writing Process, preferably one each during the sophomore, junior and
senior years. Along with course content, faculty will also teach writing in these courses and
will make evaluation of writing quality an important factor in the course grade.
Requirement: Three courses from an approved list.
Approved: AMS 201; ART 212, 312, 314, 326, 350, 353; BIO 304, 307, 312, 322, 324;
BUS 285, 485; CHM 230, 321, 322; DCOM 285; DSP 340; ECN 321, 332,
410; EDU 311; ELM 361; ENG 213, 221, 222, 225, 226, 310, 315, 330, 341,
342, 350, 360; FRN 410, 420, 430, 440, 450; GMN 410, 460; HIS 205, 206,
207, 208, 217, 226, 250, 310, 312, 315; MBS 371; MED 334; MSC 201,
343; PHL 215, 300, 301,336, 337, 349; PHT 202; PHY 328; PSC 211, 312,
498, 499; PSY 120, 245, 443; REL 310, 313, 322, 333, 337, 353; SOC 322,
324, 331, 382, 499; SPA 310, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460.
Liberal Studies. 24-26 credit hours.
At least one course in each area and two additional courses in different groups.
Group I Group II Group III
History Natural Science Literature and Fine Art
Social Science Mathematics Religion and Philosophy
Courses in this component introduce fundamental concepts, methods and content in
disciplines essential to a liberal education.
Requirement: Eight courses, with at least one from each area, and no more than three in
any group.
Group I
Area J: History. Courses acquaint students with historical methodology and with some of
the principal developments in European and American history.
Approved: AMS 111; HIS 103, 104, 105, 108, 125, 126, 127, 212.
Area 2: Social Science. Courses establish and explore patterns of human culture and social
organization including international aspects of the world by examining the relationships
among individuals and the structures and processes of societies. They draw on the theo-
ries and methodological approaches used in the social sciences and prepare students to
evaluate, integrate, and communicate information and issues related to human behavior.
Approved: ECN 100, 101; PSC 100, 110, 130, 160; SOC 110, 120.
Group II
Area 3: Natural Science. Courses present findings, concepts, and theories of science,
develop an understanding of scientific methods of inquiry, engage students directly in the
practice of science, and prepare them to understand the relationship between science and
technology.
Approved: BIO 101, 102, 103, 111/113, 112/114; CHM 100, 111/113, 112/114; ESS
110, 120; PHY 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 111, 112, 120; PSY 120; SCI 100.
Area 4: Mathematics. Courses introduce pivotal mathematical ideas, abstract mathemati-
cal constructs, and mathematical applications. They make students aware of the powers
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and limitations of mathematics and emphasize the role of mathematics in our society.
Approved: MAS 100, HI, 112, 150, 161, 162, 170, 270.
Group III
Area 5: Literature and Fine Art. Courses acquaint students with significant works of artis-
tic expression and with their historical and cultural contexts. They help them analyze and
appreciate works of art, music and literature and seek both to extend their aesthetic expe-
rience and enhance the quality of their critical judgment.
Approved: AMS 201; ART 100, 112, 207, 316, 318, 322, 324, 328, 330, 332, 336, 338;
DCOM 495; ENG 120, 221, 222, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 495;
FRN 410, 420, 430, 440, 450; GMN 330, 410, 460; MSC 100, 101, 200,
201, 242, 343; SPA 410, 420, 430, 440, 450
Area 6: Religion and Philosophy. Courses introduce major religious or philosophical per-
spectives, the critical study of value judgments, and the understanding that all judgments
and value systems are grounded in particular worldviews. Students are encouraged to
examine their own moral commitments as they develop an awareness of and tolerance for
other value systems.
Approved: PHL 110, 130, 140, 160; REL 110, 130, 160.
Cross-Cultural Studies. 12 credit hours.
Two courses in a foreign language.
One course in Foreign Studies.
One course in Cultural Diversity Studies.
This component responds to a contemporary world in which communication, tra\el
and trade increasingly juxtapose cultures, values and ideas. Courses help students under-
stand, interpret, and appreciate cultural, social, moral, economic and political systems dif-
ferent from their own.
Foreign Lxinguage. By learning another language, students see the world from a different
linguistic and cultural perspective. These courses help students understand that all
languages solve similar problems of expressing thought, but that each language provides
special access to a particular human society.
Requirement: Two courses.
Options: 1. Continue a previously studied language (two or more years) at the intermediate
level. FRN, GMN. SPA 201/202.
2. Begin a new language. FRN. GMN, ITA. SPA 101/102.
3. Repeat the elementary level (no language study for five full years). FRN. GMN.
SPA 101/102.
4. Complete one advanced course (requires permission from FLG department).
International students who are fluent in a native language other than English are exempt from
this requirement.
Foreign Studies. Courses introduce important aspects of societies in Asia. Africa, the
Middle East and the Americas to foster an understanding of cultural, social, political,
religious, or economic systems outside the European tradition. Courses may compare
European societies with other societies or address factors that influence culture as long as
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these other considerations do not obscure the primary goal of studying essentially
different non-Western cultures. Students who participate in semester-long, study-abroad
programs will be considered to have fulfilled the Foreign Studies requirement.
Requirement: Choose one course from an approved list.
Approved: ART 334; FSC 190; HIS 271, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279, 303, 304; PHL 252,
254; PSC 211, 240; REL 140, 252, 253, 254, 255, 260, 265; SPA 360, 460.
Cultural Diversity Studies. Courses focus on the diversity of cultures in the United
States and allow students to engage critically the issues — social, political, cultural,
religious, and/or economic — that historically have divided and defined Americans.
Students who participate in semester-long programs in Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.,
sponsored by the Study Abroad office will be considered to have fulfilled the Cultural
Diversity Studies requirement.
Approved: AMS 120, 240, 247, 260, 280, 330; PSY 247; REL 120
Disciplinary Perspectives. Three credit hours.
One course from a list approved for this component.
Certain problems are addressed best from the perspective of more than one discipUne. This
component offers students an opportunity to bring the insights from different disciplines to
the analysis of a complex issue. Courses incorporate content and approaches from at least
two disciplines, ask students to draw on their own disciplinary perspectives, and challenge
them to view issues from various points of view. Junior or senior standing is required.
Requirement: One course from an approved list.
Approved: AMS 311, 328, 362; ART 350, 351, 353; DCOM 386; DSP 310, 320, 322,
324, 328, 330, 340, 342, 350, 352, 362, 370, 390; PHL 337, 342, 349;
REL 313, 332, 333, 335, 337, 342, 353; SOC 326.
Interdisciplinary Courses (DSP):
The faculty has approved the following multidisciplinary courses. All satisfy the
General Education Program requirement for a disciplinary perspectives course. Junior or
senior standing is required.
DSP 310. AIDS. An examination of the origins and history of HIV/AIDS, including its
economic, political, social, psychological and legal repercussions as well as the basics of
virology, serology, epidemiology and diagnostic testing. 3 credits.
DSP 320. The Native American Experience. A review of the development of Native
American society, culture, politics and economy from prehistory to the present with special
emphasis on the relationships between Native Americans and other immigrants to North
America. 3 credits.
DSP 322. The 20th-century World. An exploration of those forces that profoundly changed
the institutions and structures of society in the 20th century including migrations with-
in and across national borders, responses to environmental opportunities and threats, and
uses and misuses of technology. Examines the rate, direction, and implication of socie-
tal and cultural change at national and global levels. 3 credits.
DSP 324. The American Presidency: Power and Character. An exploration of the rela-
tionship between a president's character and leadership using several administrations as
case studies. Provides exposure to the historiographic literature on historical biography,
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presidential memoirs, the use of primary sources and the interpretation of public opinion.
3 credits.
DSP 330. Diversity in the Workforce. An investigation of reasons why questions of diver-
sity affect organizations including demographic changes, types of diversity, and relevant
federal legislation. Considers differences in race, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnic background, age, physical ability/disability and geography. 3 credits.
DSP 340. Myths and Their Meaning. Looks at the significance Greek and Roman myths
hold for us today from the perspectives of literature, psychology, religion, sociology and
anthropology. 3 credits.
DSP 342. Plants and People. Dependence on certain plants has shaped historical events
and cultures, and continues to influence human lives today. This course explores the
extent of the impact of plant life on the history, culture, and daily life of human beings.
Through lectures, student class presentations, hands-on exercises and field trips, and a
one-day field trip to Longwood Gardens, the effect of plants in past and present human
lives will be investigated. 3 credits.
DSP 350. Drugs and Behavior. This survey course is designed to familiarize students
with the physiological, psychological, social and legal aspects of various drugs including
alcohol, marijuana, caffeine, over-the-counter drugs, cocaine, heroin and the opiates,
LSD hallucinogens, barbiturates, and amphetamines. 3 credits.
DSP 352. Marx and Marxism. Karl Marx is among the most influential thinkers in the
modern world, and the ideology of Marxism has helped shape the cultural, religious, eco-
nomic, and political history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This course will
examine Marx and Marxism(s) from an interdisciplinary perspective, first by exploring
the life and word of Marx, and Marxist parties and movements, and then by examining the
effects Marx's thinking has had on global politics, economic theory, religion, and philos-
ophy. By examining the historical and philosophical roots and continuing significance of
Marx and Marxism, students will have an occasion to practice a multidisciplinary study
of a historical figure and movement and become better informed about intellectual and
political history and how those continue to shape the world around us. 3 credits.
DSP 362. Multiculturalism and the American Identity. This class offers you a chance to
familiarize yourself with the variety of ethnic, racial, gender, and sexual groups and iden-
tities in the US. You will gain or enhance your intellectual framework for understanding
and appreciating diversity. It will also prepare you to survive and thrive in our complex
and challenging world. The course relies on history, literature, and cultural studies and
will be challenging but also fun. 3 credits.
DSP 370. Paranormal Phenomena: A Critical Examination. By combining ideas from
the social and natural sciences, as well as religion and philosophy, this course focuses on
the importance of skepticism, scientific analysis, and valid logic when evaluating fringe-
science topics such as ghosts, near-death experiences, psychics, astrology, UFOs and alien
abductions, creationism, faith healing, alternative medicine, and other paranormal claims.
3 credits.
DSP 390. Special Topics. This number designates a special topics course in the disciplinaiy
perspectives component of the General Education Program. Faculty may make use of this
opportunity to design a course outside normal departmental offerings. The course selection
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booklet that appears before registration each semester will describe individual courses in
this category. 3 credits.
A student may petition the director of general education to substitute another course in
the curriculum for an approved course in any component of the program.
Cooperative Programs
Allied Health Professions
Lebanon Valley College has established a cooperative program with Thomas Jefferson
University in Philadelphia, Pa., for students interested in the allied health professions. The
College of Health Professions of Thomas Jefferson University offers baccalaureate
programs in biotechnology, cytotechnology, medical technology, radiologic sciences,
and nursing, and also offers an entry-level master's program in occupational therapy.
Nutrition, one of the requirements for the nursing program, is not offered at Lebanon Valley
College and must be taken during the summer at another institution or online.
Students spend two years at Lebanon Valley College taking required courses in the basic
sciences and other disciplines. During the second year, application is made to Thomas
Jefferson University. Admission to Thomas Jefferson University is not automatic, and
depends upon the academic record, recommendations, knowledge of the profession, and
often an interview, ff accepted, the student spends two years (three years for occupational
therapy) at Thomas Jefferson University taking professional and clinical courses. Upon
successful completion of the program, the student is awarded a baccalaureate (or master's,
for occupational therapy) by Thomas Jefferson University. An early acceptance program
for high school seniors, is available (called PACE). Interested students must contact
Thomas Jefferson University directly. Thomas Jefferson University also offers post-
baccalaureate master's programs in various disciplines, as well as a post-bacclaureate
DPT.
Engineering
In the cooperative 3-1-2 Engineering Program, a student earns a B.S. degree from Lebanon
Valley College and a B.S. degree in one of the fields of engineering from another institution.
Students do three years of work at Lebanon Valley College and then usually do two
additional years of work in engineering. Students may study engineering at any accredited
engineering school. To assist the student, Lebanon Valley College has cooperative (con-
tractual) agreements with The Pennsylvania State University at both University Park and
Harrisburg; Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland; and Widener University in
Chester, Pa. There are three tracks for 3-h2 engineering. For most fields of engineering
(e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical), the student completes the B.S. physics track. For
chemical engineering, the student completes the B.S. chemistry track. For computer
engineering, the student completes the B.S. computer science track. For more information,
contact Professor Michael Day (director, 3-1-2 Engineering Program).
Forestry and Environmental Studies
Students completing a three-year program at Lebanon Valley College studying the Uberal
arts and the sciences basic to forestry and environmental sciences may apply for admission
to the cooperative forestry and environmental studies program with Duke University, School
of the Environment, Durham, N.C. Upon complefion of the first year of the two-year (plus
one summer) program at Duke University, the student will receive the Bachelor of Science
degree from Lebanon Valley College. After completion of the program at Duke, the student
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will receive the professional degree of Master of Forestry (M.F.) or Master of Environmental
Management (M.E.M.) from Duke University. Students may major in biology, economics,
political science or mathematics at Lebanon Valley College.
Program Requirements:
Students interested in pursuing career preparation in forestry or in environmental studies
through the cooperative program (3+2) with Duke University may major in biology,
economics, political science or mathematics at Lebanon Valley College. All such students
shall take BIO 111, 112, 113, 114, 302; ECN 101,102; MAS 161 or 111; MAS 170,
regardless of major, and shall meet the general requirements of the College.
Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
The student spends three years at Lebanon Valley College taking courses to fulfill the
requirements of the College and of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences. Before or during the third year of the program, the student applies to a hospital
with a CAHEA approved school of medical technology where he or she spends the fourth
year in training. Admission is not automatic and depends upon the academic record, rec-
ommendations and an interview. Upon satisfactorily completing the clinical year, the sm-
dent is awarded the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology by Lebanon Valley College.
The College is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jersey Shore Medical Center and
Lancaster General Hospital. However, the student is not limited to these affiliations and may
seek acceptance at other approved hospitals.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Major: BIO 111, 112, 113, 114, 306, 322, eight additional credits in biology not including
BIO 101, 102, 103, 400, 500; Immunology, BIO 323, is required by most programs: CHM
111, 112, 113, 114, 213, 214, 215, 216; PHY 103, 104; MAS 170(51 credits'). The senior
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year is spent off campus at an accredited hospital school of medical technology. It is the
student's responsibility to apply and become accepted into a hospital program. Thirty
semester hours of credit are awarded for the successful completion of this year.
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Law Program
Lebanon Valley students have done very well at a variety of law schools. In recent years,
our graduates have gone on to Penn State Dickinson, Temple, Villanova and Widener law
schools. Over the years, LVC students who have excelled academically have graduated from
Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, Stanford, Washington and Lee, and William and Mary.
After law school, Lebanon Valley graduates have gone on to careers in private practices,
corporations, government and politics.
Lawyers perform a wide variety of services in American society. As a result, the legal pro-
fession has become increasingly specialized. In addition to traditional areas such as tax,
administrative, corporate, criminal, and property law, lawyers now specialize in entertain-
ment, environmental, family and sports law. Because we work closely with our pre-law
students, we try to tailor their undergraduate programs to meet individual interests.
The pre-law program is designed to provide important course preparation, practical
experience, and advising for a pre-law student. In addition to the courses that are a part of
the pre-law program, students are advised to take other courses relevant to the area of law
they wish to pursue. The internship in law, taken in the junior or senior year, is an especially
important part of preparation for law school.
The Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) is required for acceptance at American Bar
Association-approved law schools. Students who are going to apply to law school should
take the LSAT during their junior year. It is given four times during the year, and it may be
taken at Lebanon Valley College. For many, it will be beneficial to take an LSAT prepara-
tion course. Two are available within a short driving distance of LVC.
Students interested in law school should contact the pre-law advisor in their freshman
year. Contact Dr. Philip Benesch, Department of History and Political Science, 307D or by
e-mail at benesch@lvc.edu.
Pre-law program courses: PSC 110, American National Government; PSC 315/316,
American Constitutional Law; PSC 415, Foundations of American Law; ECN 101/102,
Principles of Micro and Macro Economics; BUS 371/372, Business Law; ACT 161/162,
Financial and Managerial Accounting; and PSC 400, Internship.
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary
Lebanon Valley College offers pre-professional preparation in the medical (medicine,
osteopathy, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, chiropractic and dentistry) and veterinary fields.
Students interested in one of these careers usually follow a science curriculum with a major
in biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemistry or psychobiology.
In addition to the basic natural sciences suited to advanced professional study, the student
may participate in an internship program between the College and local physicians or vet-
erinarians. Students not only receive credit for the work, but also gain valuable experience
in the field.
A health professions committee coordinates the various plans of study in addition to
offering advice and assistance to those persons interested in health professions careers.
Lebanon Valley College graduates have been admitted to some of the nation's finest
schools, including Johns Hopkins University Medical School, University of Virginia,
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Cornell University, The University of Pennsylvania, The University of Pittsburgh. Jefferson
Medical School, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, The Pennsylvania State
University Medical School at Hershey, Temple University School of Pediatric Medicine,
The University of Maryland, The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, The
Pennsylvania College of Pediatric Medicine, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Individualized Major
The option of an individualized major is available to students who desire a field of
concentration that is not substantially addressed by any one department. The faculty rep-
resents a diverse set of interests and perspectives that provides a considerable resource for
those students who would like to develop a major around concerns that do not fall into tra-
ditional disciplinary areas. As a liberal arts institution, the College and its faculty are will-
ing to help a student develop a program of study using interdisciplinary courses.
A student planning an individualized major should prepare an application that includes
courses relevant to the topic and secure the written endorsement of at least two faculty
advisers for the proposed major, which shall consist of at least 24 credits above the 100
level.
The student should submit the application to the vice president and dean of the faculty
for final approval. The student will work closely with the advisors. Any changes in the
program must be submitted to the dean for approval.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (depending upon concentration)
with an individualized major.
Requirements: Those courses specified within the approved individualized major plus
those courses to meet the general requirements of the College.
Internships
An internship is a practical and professional work experience that allows students to
participate in the operations of business, industry, education, government or not-for-profit
organizations. Internships provide students with opportunities to integrate their classroom
learning with on-the-job experiences and to test practical apphcations of their liberal arts
education in a variety of settings.
To be eligible for an internship sponsored by an academic department or program, a
student generally will have junior or senior standing. Students must request and receive
permission from departmental chairpersons or program directors to enroll in internships.
The student must also enlist a faculty internship supervisor from the department sponsoring
the internship and an on-site internship supervisor from the internship location.
Application forms for internships are available in the oftlce of the registrar. The application
form shall be completed by the student and approved by the student's academic advisor,
faculty internship supervisor, on-site internship supervisor, and the department chairperson
prior to registration.
For each semester hour of credit, the intern should invest at least 45 hours of time at
the internship location. Academic departments and programs establish other specific criteria
and procedures for internships. In addition to the practical on-site experience, internships
have an academic component that may include readings, reports, journals, seminars and/or
faculty conferences. A student may enroll for 1-12 credit hours of internship during any one
semester. A student may use a maximum of 12 credit hours of internship to meet gradua-
tion requirements. All internships have a course number of 400.
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Independent Study
Independent study provides an opportunity to undertake a program of supervised reading,
research or creative work not incorporated in existing formal courses. The independent
study should result in a formal document. Independent study shall not be used to approximate
an existing course or to cover projects more properly described as internships. Junior or
senior standing and a minimum GPA of 2.00 or higher are required.
For one semester hour of credit, the independent study student should invest at least 45
clock hours of time in reading, research or report writing. The independent study involves
a contract between the student and the faculty member (contract instructor) who will oversee
the study. Written application forms regarding the independent study are available in the
office of the registrar. The forms must be completed by the student and approved by the
student's faculty advisor, the contract instructor, and the department chairperson.
Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 credit hours per independent study in any one
semester. A maximum of 6 credit hours in independent study may be used toward the
graduation requirements. All independent studies have a course number of 500.
TYitorial Study
Tutorial study provides students with a special opportunity to take an existing formal
course in the curricula that is not scheduled that semester or summer session. Students
desiring a tutorial study must have an appropriate member of the faculty agree to supervise
the study on a one-on-one basis.
For one semester hour of credit, the student should invest at least 45 clock hours of
time in the tutorial study. The tutorial study essentially involves a contract between the
student and the faculty advisor. The typical tutorial study involves readings, research,
report writing, faculty conferences, and examinations. All tutorial study courses have the
same course number as the existing formal catalog course.
Special Topics Courses
From time to time, departments may offer Special Topics courses using the following
course numbers: 290-298, 390-398, 490-498 and 590. Special Topics courses are formal
courses that are not listed permanently in the curricula and that are offered infrequently.
These courses examine comparatively narrow subjects that may be topical or of special
interest. Several different topics may be taught in one semester or academic year. A specific
course title shall be used in each instance and shall be so noted on the student record.
Study Abroad
Lebanon Valley College has established its own study abroad programs for students
majoring in all subjects. All programs ensure a cultural immersion experience for stu-
dents, with several programs, open to language majors and non-language majors, also
offering a language-enhancement opportunity. These programs are located in Argentina,
Australia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain
and Sweden.
Lebanon Valley College also offers off-campus academic internship programs in
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Students in any major field can gain work experience
in a large U.S. city while earning academic credits for the semester. Further information
on all off-campus programs may be obtained at the Study Abroad Office, HUM 206, ext.
6076. See In- Absentia on page 12.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
The American Studies program is designed to heighten critical awareness and appreci-
ation of what is distinctive about American culture. As a self-consciously interdisciplinary
program, American Studies is the primary site at LVC for courses dealing in women's
studies, ethnic studies, cultural studies, and media studies. Its curriculum regularly touch-
es on issues of class, gender, ethnicity, and multiculturalism. As a result, most of the gen-
eral education's required courses in cultural diversity studies are listed through the
American Studies program. The program is also developing courses that will critically
explore the interrelationship of religion and politics in the United States, the impacts of
consumerism on the American economy and culture, the distinction between 'pop culture'
and 'high culture,' and the importance of the counter-cultural movement in American art,
literature, and film.
The American Studies program draws on faculty from various disciplines and depart-
ments from throughout the College, such as religion and philosophy, history and political
ccience, anthropology, art, English, music, and biology. Each class is committed to engen-
dering a culture of participation in which student input and engagement is absolutely
essential to the success of the course. Also, the program is known for creating many of the
most innovative and experimental courses on campus, such as the team-taught courses on
violence and non-violence and on film and the American identity.
The requirements for a major or minor in American Studies are relatively light and
extremely flexible. This allows many of the majors and minors to add a double-major, and
also provides ample opportunity for studying abroad. An undergraduate degree in
American Studies can lead to a career in teaching, publishing, law, journalism, govern-
ment, consulting and research, historic preservation, museums, archiving, tourism, or a
number of other professions. Many of our graduates also go on to graduate school to earn
a master's degree or doctorate in American studies or a related discipline.
Degree requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in American Studies.
Major Core: 33 credits
Students must take at least six AMS courses, including AMS 1 1 1 and AMS 450. and at
least one course at the 200 and 300 level.
In addition to these six AMS classes, students must take at least two (and no more than
five) classes outside of the major on topics related to U.S. culture: Courses will be chosen
in consultation with the advisor, and must relate to some aspect of American culture. Two
"concentration" courses: The two concentration courses will be chosen in consultation
with the advisor. Could include AMS 400 (internship) or AMS 500 (independent study).
Could also be upper division courses from another discipline.
Minor: 18 credits
AMS 111 and AMS 450 are required, in addition to at least one course at the 200 level and
one at the 300 level.
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Courses in American Studies (AMS):
111. Introduction to American Studies. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of
America's heritage and the distinguishing features of the American mind and character. 3
credits.
120. (cross-Hsted as REL 120). Religion in America. This course has long been offered in
the Religion Department, but it has been redesigned to give greater attention to issues of
religious diversity.
201. (cross-listed as MSC 201). Music in the United States. This course is taught by Dr.
Renee Norris of the Music Department. It examines the history of American music, giv-
ing special attention to the American folk music tradition.
223. American Thought and Culture. A study of American intellectual history focusing on
cultural criticism as represented in such schools of thought as Puritanism, Enlightenment,
Rationalism, Transcendentalism, Utopianism, the Southern Agrarians, the Progressives, the
New York Intellectuals, Marxism, feminism, and the New Journalism. 3 credits.
240. Working Class Studies.
247. (cross-listed as PS Y 247). Psychological Perspectives on Gender. This course gives
special attention to the construction of gender in American culture.
260. African American Studies. This course will introduce students to the complexity of
African-American thought and culture, and how the contemporary African-American
identity has been shaped and fractured by history, economics, politics, class, gender, and
national origin.
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280. Gender and Sexual Minorities in American Culture. This course will help students
better understand the reciprocal relationship between the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen-
der, queer (LGBTQ) community and society within the fields of media politics, history,
religion, and public health. It is part of the newly developed AMS concentration in multi-
culturalism.
311. American Science and Technology. A study of American science and technology
and their interrelations with economic, cultural, political, and intellectual developments.
Disciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: Any laboratory science course. 3 credits.
328. Film and the American Identity. This team-taught, interdisciplinary course will crit-
ically examine how films reflect, construct, and question the dominant image and under-
standing of the American identity. Disciplinary perspective.
340. One Nation Under God? This course will explore the relationship between religion
and politics. Special emphasis will be given to ascendancy of the religious right in recent
electoral politics. [Cross-listed as REL 340.]
Faculty
James Broussard, professor of history.
Ph.D., Duke University.
He teaches American history and historiogeography. His research and publications con-
centrate on the Jefferson-Jackson era, the South, and American politics. He fomerly serxed
as executive director of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic.
John Hinshaw, associate professor of history. Director of the American Studies Program.
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University.
He teaches courses on modem American history, black history, urban history, labor histo-
ry, and specialized courses in race and ethnicity. He has written and edited books on the
industrial revolution in world history, the steel industry and steel workers in Western
Pennsylvania, and the labor movement in the United States.
Jeffrey W. Robbins, assistant professor of religion and American Studies.
Ph.D., Syracuse University.
His areas of specialization are in continental philosophy of religion and cultural theory.
His courses and teaching interests deal with the intersections of religion, politics, and cul-
ture. He is the author of two books and the associate editor of the h.
As an interdisciplinary program, AMS students will also be taught by professors in a vari-
ety of disciplines including:
Dr. Eric Bain-Selbo (religion and philosophy). Jean-Paul Benowitz (history and American
studies), Dr. Gary Grieve-Carlson (English), Dr. Renee Norris (music). Diane Pietkiewicz
(American studies). Dr. Mary Pettice (English), Michael Pittari (art and art histor>). Dr.
Catherine Romagnolo (English), Dr. Dan Simpkins (anthropology and sociology). Ted
Sickler (American studies). Dr. Angel Tuninetti (Spanish), and Dr. Ste\e Williams (biology).
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DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY
In the art and art history program we challenge students to explore the creative
process and to engage with art objects — whether in the art studio, the exhibition space,
the print media or the commercial world — with energy, commitment, and critical
insight. We seek to form citizens who validate the essential contribution of the visual
arts to human society.
The degree program in art and art history offers three concentrations: studio art, art
history, and art education (K-12). Within these concentrations, students are offered a
wide variety of courses that include digital media, film, and museum study. Central to
the program is a direct engagement with works of art; thus, most courses include a field
trip to a museum, gallery, or private collection.
The department is located across the street from the Gladys M. Pencil Art Building,
which houses studio space dedicated to sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, design,
and printmaking. Students also have the use of a darkroom for photography.
Graduates of the art and art history program can pursue a wide variety of creative
endeavors, including commercial illustration and fashion design; magazine layout and
editing; stage, exhibition, and/or website design; photographic research; and art gallery
management. Students who successfully complete the art certification program are
qualified to teach kindergarten through 12th grade. The art and art history program also
prepares students for graduate school in art history, studio art, or art therapy, which can
lead to a career in teaching and research, journalism, conservation, museum curatorship,
painting, or social work.
There are no prerequisites for entry into the art and art history program. No portfolio
is required; however, students with a portfolio should present it to the department for
review.
Art and Art History Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in art and art history; studio art or art history
concentration.
Major: Core requirements: ART 100, 105, 112, 209, 212.
Studio Concentration: Requirements: ART 213, 215, 219. Five additional courses chosen
from ART 211, 217, 221, 223, 307, 309, 315, 319, 350, 351, 353, 405, 511. One of the
additional courses can be an art history course (39 credits, including core requirements).
Art History Concentration: Requirements: ART 312, 314, 316. Five additional courses
chosen from ART 318, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340, 350, 351, 353,
510 (39 credits, including core requirements).
Art Education Concentration: Requirements: ART 211 or 307; 213, 219, 223; 312 or 314.
Three additional courses from those offered to art and art history majors (39 credits,
including core requirements). Certification candidates must also take ART 360; EDU 110,
310; ELM/SED 280, 440; SED 430, 431; and PSY 180.
Minor: ART 100, 105, 112, 209, 212, and one additional course from those offered to art
and art history majors (18 credits).
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Courses in Art and Art History (ART):
100. Concepts in the Visual Arts. This course explores fundamental issues in the produc-
tion and interpretation of art. Representation and style, changing ideas of beauty, the artist
in society, art and controversy, and the relationship of art to visual culture are studied as
the basis for gaining a greater understanding of images. 3 credits.
105. Fundamentals of Drawing. Using traditional methods in a variety of media, this
essential studio course explores drawing as a way of seeing and recording visual information
from the world around us. Principles of composition and explorations of personal expression
are also introduced. 3 credits.
112. Art Survey: Ancient-Gothic. An introduction to art and architecture in its historical
and cultural context from the ziggurats of Mesopotamia and the pyramids of dynastic
Egypt to the temples of ancient Greece and Rome, the mosaics of Byzantium, and the
illuminated manuscripts and soaring cathedrals of medieval Europe. Attention is paid to
skills in critical description and visual analysis. 3 credits.
120. Introduction to Art Therapy. This course explores the history of the art therapy pro-
fession and the development of creative expression in young people up to the age of four-
teen. Emphasis is placed on the use of different art media, approaches, and techniques. 3
credits.
207 German Art. An exploration, on site, of German art and architecture across the
centuries. Students enjoy the city of Cologne as classroom, with visits to galleries,
museums, monuments, and workshops. Offered in the Cologne program. 3 credits.
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209. Fundamentals of Sculpture. Through the use of time-honored materials — plaster,
clay, and wood — this studio course investigates three-dimensional form as a basis for art
and design. Modeling, carving, mold-making, metalworking, and assemblage are intro- ,
duced as essential sculptural processes in a variety of projects. 3 credits.
211. Photography. This course explores the technical and conceptual elements of fine-art,
film-based photography. Students are introduced to the operation of the camera, processes
of film development and black-and-white printing, compositional and aesthetic principles,
and thematic explorations. Single lens reflex camera with manual mode required. 3 credits.
212. Art Survey: Renaissance-Postmodern. From Giotto to Giacometti, Fragonard to
Frank Lloyd Wright, an examination of the visual and material culture of the Western
world from the fourteenth century to the present day. Special attention is paid to aesthetics,
economics, gender, and nationalism. Writing process. 3 credits.
213. Two-Dimensional Design. An introduction to the fundamental elements of art and
design. Students work with graphic symbols, theories of visual perception, principles of
composition, and color interaction in a variety of studio projects. 3 credits. [Cross-listed
as Digital Communications 255.]
215. Intermediate Drawing. Students move beyond Fundamentals of Drawing to explore
the expressive and thematic potential of a variety of media and subjects. Attention is paid
to the history of drawing and to the development of individual concepts and professional
studio practices. Prerequisite: ART 105 or by permission. 3 credits.
277. Figure Drawing. This course calls on traditional methods of anatomical study for an
intensive exploration of human form as a central component of drawing and expressive
mark-making. Students consider historical and contemporary figurative art as a basis for
the development of individual concepts. Prerequisite: ART 105 or by permission. 3 credits.
219. Fundamentals of Painting. Using art-historical examples, this course introduces the
physical and visual properties of paint. Through a variety of projects, students explore the
expressive potential of this medium and learn basic techniques of professional studio
practice, such as constructing a painting support and working safely with paint.
Prerequisite: ART 105 or by permission. 3 credits.
221. Watercolor. This course introduces the unique physical and visual properties of water-
color paint. Individual pictorial development is emphasized through a variety of subjects,
with a focus on historical and contemporary uses of the medium. Prerequisite: ART 105 or
by permission. 3 credits.
223. Ceramics. Students explore a number of essential ceramic techniques, such as pinch-, i
coil-, and slab-construction, wheel-throwing, and a range of low-temperature surface
treatments. The course focuses on fundamental principles of design, with reference to
ceramic history and contemporary uses of the medium. 3 credits.
307. Printmaking. In this studio course students explore a variety of techniques and
approaches central to the history of printmaking, including relief printing, intaglio,
collographs, and monotypes. Students also learn how prints are handled and exhibited.
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 217 or ART 219 or by permission. 3 credits.
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309. Pastel. This course introduces students to the visual and tactile properties of pastel and
explores the expressive potential of the medium through a variety of techniques, from non-
directional mark-making to edge-building. Attention is paid to the history of pastel and to
basic rules of conservation and framing. Prerequisites: ART 105 or by permission. 3 credits.
312. Renaissance Art. Focusing on the late thirteenth to the end of the sixteenth century, this
course offers a comprehensive survey of the major monuments, themes, and developments
of Renaissance art in Europe. Works by Giotto, Van Eyck, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Diirer,
Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian, among others, are examined. Particular attention is
paid to the antique tradition in the arts, development of the professional artist, church patron-
age, and the development of modern political and economic systems. Prerequisites: ART
100 or ART 112 or ART 212. Writing process. 3 credits.
314. Art in 19th-century Europe. This course uncovers the roots of modernism by trac-
ing patterns of change in the art of France, Spain, England, and the German states from
the 1780s to the 1860s. Painting and sculpture are examined in the context of political
unrest, urban and industrial expansion, colonialism, the lure of the Orient, new criticism,
and the burgeoning art market. Artists include David, Goya, Friedrich, Constable, and
Courbet. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 112 or ART 212. Writing process. 3 credits.
315. Intermediate Sculpture. This course offers an intensive exploration of the making of
sculpture, extending beyond fundamental processes to more advanced areas of thematic
study. Historical and contemporary viewpoints are examined. Prerequisites: ART 209 or
by permission. 3 credits.
316. Approaches to Art History. This course introduces students to major viewpoints and
principal areas of art-historical research, including sociological and biographical methods,
connoisseurship, iconography, semiology, psychoanalytic perspectives, gender studies.
and deconstruction. The history of the discipline and some of the challenges that confront
it will be described and analyzed. Prerequisites: ART 212. 3 credits.
318. Greek and Roman Art and Architecture. A survey of ancient Greek and Roman art
and architecture, highlighting major stylistic phases, monuments, and objects of art from
the Greek Archaic period to the fall of Rome. The cultural, philosophical, political, and
economic contexts from which Greek and Roman art emerged, and classical revivals in
post-medieval Europe and in America, are also explored. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART
112. 3 credits.
319. Intermediate Painting. This course takes a thematic approach to painting, focusing
on such areas of study as figuration and abstraction. Emphasis is on process, technique,
and individual conceptual investigations within historical and contemporary models.
Prerequisites: ART 219 or by permission. 3 credits.
322. Italian Baroque Art and Architecture. This course surveys painting, sculpture, and
architecture in a social, political, and cultural context in 17th- and 18th-century Italy. The
work of the Carracci, Caravaggio, Bernini, and Borromini will be examined. Students explore
such issues as patronage by private citizens, nobles, and popes; art and religion; the classical
tradition; and art and architectural theory. Prerequisites: ART 112 or ART 212. 3 credits.
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324. Northern European Art, 17th and 18th Centuries. An introduction to the art of
the Low Countries and France, including the work of Rubens, Rembrandt, and
Vermeer; the French Caravaggisti, Poussin, Claude, Watteau and Boucher. Particular
attention is paid to questions of stylistic, geographical, and political difference and to
the social circumstances in which works were produced, viewed, and sold.
Prerequisites: ART 112 or ART 212. 3 credits.
326. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. An examination of the origins, making
and meaning of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the context of
momentous social and economic change in 19th-century France. Artists include Manet,
Degas, Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Particular attention is paid to artist
training; the exhibition, sale, and collecting of art; and new choices of subject matter.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 212. 3 credits.
328. Modern Art. An overview of modern and postmodern art from the 1 890s to the
present, including important stylistic movements such as Cubism, Dada and Surrealism,
Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and a number of postmodern approaches since 1960.
The focus will be on the ideas, works, and critical reception of specific artists, widened to
include issues of race and gender and related developments in politics and literature.
Prerequisites: ART 212. 3 credits.
330. American Art. An introduction to American art from 1650 to the present day. The course
offers a critical grounding in selected themes, with an emphasis on cultural history and
stylistic change. Includes painting, architecture, film, photography, and sculpture. 3 credits.
332. British Art. This survey of British art from 1700 to the present unfolds by way of
major themes and art movements, including portraiture and patronage in the 18th centu-
ry, classicism and the Grand Tour, Ruskin and the Pre-Raphaelites, late Victorian art and
design, and "shocking! art in Britain now." Students encounter the work of artists for
whom issues of class, empire, school, and country have rarely gone unheeded. The role of
the British Royal Academy and the heritage of the English country house will also be
examined. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 212. 3 credits.
334. East Asian Art. An introductory survey of the art and architecture of China and Japan
from the Neolithic age to the 20th century, examined in a social, cultural and political con-
text. Among the topics covered: Jomon pottery in Japan; Buddhist caves in China; impe-
rial palaces in Chang'an and Beijing; Japanese castles; landscape, figure, scroll, and
screen painting; and Eastern gardens. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
336. East West: Art and Cultural Interchange from Hellenism to the Modern Era.
An examination of the impact of Eastern culture, aesthetics, and formal design on Western
art and architecture, from the Hellenistic Greek embrace of Persian and Indian motifs to
the intersection of nonwestern ideas and the oeuvre of Picasso. The impact of Western
motifs on Japanese art in the 19th century is also explored. Attention is given to Western
historical conceptions of "otherness" and to the limitations of Western critical approaches to
art history. Prerequisites: ART 100 or ART 212. 3 credits.
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338. Rome. This course investigates the art, culture, and architecture of Rome from the pre-
RepubUcan era to the 20th century. Organized thematically and chronologically, the course
considers such topics as: images of authority (Republican & Empire); subterranean Rome:
the catacombs; the path of the medieval pilgrim; antiquity and its reinterpretations in the
Renaissance; the papacy and urban planning in Counter- Reformation Rome; the Grand
Tour; and Mussolini and fascist architecture. Prerequisites: ART 112 or ART 212. 3 credits.
340. Museum Studies. This course examines the history, principles, and practices of art
museums. Students investigate issues related to the development, care, and use of museum
collections; the function, management, and operation of museums of art; museum education;
curatorial methods and exhibition development; and research and catalogue writing.
Participants plan, organize, and mount a temporary exhibition at the Suzanne H. Arnold Art
Gallery. Prerequisites: ART 112 and ART 212. 3 credits.
350. Paris: Art, Culture and Urban Development. An exploration of the art, architecture,
culture, and urban planning of Paris from Roman settlement to modern capital city.
Students assess the ways in which the demands of patrons, the vision of urban admin-
istrators, and the increasing power of the middle class tempered the aims of artists in
the city over the centuries. "Visits" include Notre Dame, the Louvre palace,
Montmartre, and even the Paris sewers, with excursions to Versailles and other royal
chateaux. Writing process. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
351. Color: Art, Perception and Cultural Context. This course immerses students in a
thematic investigation of color as a dynamic force in human perception, the natural world,
and popular contemporary culture. Perceptual experiments, readings, and film screenings
help to uncover the vital role color plays in our understanding of the world around us.
Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
353. Visual Art and Religious Experience. An exploration of the way in which the visual
arts have come to embody religious experience in Native American, Buddhist, and
Abrahamic traditions. A series of comparative studies introduce students to socioreligious
content in art and diverse impulses to worship. Writing process. Disciplinary perspective.
3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 353.]
360. Teaching Art in the Elementary and Secondary School. Using skills in drawing, paint-
ing, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, certification candidates learn how to address all
ability levels in the elementary- and secondary-school art classroom. The course addresses
the needs of students with disabilities, as well as classroom management and organization,
approaches to school administration, budgeting, lesson planning, grading, special events.
and ways to establish assignment deadlines. Prerequisites: open only to Art Education
Certification candidates. 3 credits.
405. Advanced Studio: Directed Study. This course is designed for students intending
to pursue a graduate degree in studio art or independent work as a professional artist.
The emphasis is on the creation and exhibition of a unique body of work, facilitated by
individual tutorials and group discussions. Prerequisites: by permission. 3 credits
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Faculty '
Barbara Anderman, assistant professor of art history. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Anderman's research and pubUcations have focused on French genre painting and art
theory in the Baroque and early modem period. She has served as a consulting editor to
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She teaches courses in 1 8th- and 1 9th-
century art and architecture, methodology, and the art and culture of Paris.
G. Daniel Massad, artist-in-residence.
M.F.A., University of Kansas.
Pastel on paper is his primary medium. His work is in many public collections, including
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian American
Art Museum, and Art Institute of Chicago. He is represented by Forum, with galleries in
New York City and Los Angeles. He teaches advanced studio courses and Greek and
Roman Art and Architecture.
Michael Pittari, assistant professor of art.
M.F.A., The University of Tennessee
Pittari's abstract paintings incorporate color, line, and surface to address issues of balance
and compatibility. He is a former editor of the journal Art Papers, with research interests
in design, film and critical theory.He is represented by Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta
and has exhibited throughout the United States. He teaches studio art and design in addi-
tion to courses on color and film theory.
Scott Schweigert, director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery and assistant professor
of art history.
M.A., The George Washington University
Schweigert is a specialist in Renaissance and Southern Baroque art, whose research inter-
ests include issues of art patronage in Baroque Rome and architecture of the 15th to 18th
century. He has worked at several museums and a commercial old-master gallery in
Washington, D.C. He teaches courses in Museum Studies, Renaissance and Baroque art,
and the art and culture of Rome.
Grant Taylor, assistant professor of art.
Ph.D., The University of Western Australia.
Taylor's interdisciplinary research centers on the symbiotic relationship between art,
science, and technology in the late twentieth century. In his native Australia, he has
directed a documentary and exhibited his digital works of art. He teaches courses in
contemporary art and digital communications.
Karen Beall, adjunct instructor in art.
M.F.A., The University of Tennessee.
Beall is a nationally recognized sculptor, whose work was recently featured in Sculpture
magazine. Her work is on permanent display at the Haitsfield Atlanta International Airport
as a part of the airport's public art collection. She teaches Fundamentals of Sculpture.
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Dennis Maust, adjunct instructor in art.
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology.
Maust teaches ceramics. He has been a consultant for the development of functional
design objects in Peru, El Salvador, and Tanzania. His work has been exhibited through-
out the eastern and midwestem United States.
Sally McKeever, adjunct instructor in art.
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University. M.Ed. University of Maryland
McKeever has twenty-five years experience teaching art in the public schools, K-12. She
developed and implemented an award-winning humanities program, integrating art into
the high-school senior social studies curriculum. She has worked for five years as an art
therapist in a private psychiatric hospital. She teaches Introduction to Art Therapy and
Teaching Art in the Elementary and Secondary School,
Marie Riegle-Kinch, adjunct assistant professor of art.
M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
Riegle teaches Drawing and Visual Art and Religious Experience. A writer as well as a pro-
fessional artist, she has received an award for her fiction for children.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Biology Program
The Biology Department attempts to share with all LVC students the role of living
organisms within the universe. We encourage the students to understand how these organ-
isms interact with each other and their environments and are the result of the complex
interplay of ordinary chemicals, arranged according to the fundamental laws of physics
and assembled in mathematically predictable ways.
The goal of the Biology Department is to produce graduates who are well versed in the prin-
ciples and techniques of biology, have the intellectual training to investigate novel concepts,
have the abUity to learn independently, interpret and articulate clearly their findings, possess
the highest scholarly standards of the discipline, and maintain honest academic conduct.
The Biology Department curriculum (1) employs the underlying principles of biology
and requires a background in the supporting disciplines; (2) requires the application of the
scientific method in the laboratory or field; (3) integrates informational retrieval, the
synthesis of ideas into a coherent whole, and the communication of research findings; and
(4) prepares students for advanced study in medical, dental and veterinary professional
schools, graduate schools, and employment in technical fields.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in biology.
Major: BIO 111, 112, 113, 114, 201, 499; one course each in the general areas of phys-
iology, cellular and subcellular biology, botany, morphology and population biology (33
credits). CHM 111, 112, 113, 114, 213, 214, 215, 216 (16 credits); PHY 103, 104 or 111,
112; MAS 161 or 111 (60-62 total credits).
Minor: BIO 111, 112, 113, 114; plus four additional courses in biology at 200 or above
except BIO 400 and 800. (24 total credits).
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in biology
must take BIO 312, 360 and 21 credits in education courses including EDU 110 and SED
430,431 and 440.
Courses in Biology (BIO):
BIO 111, 112, 113 and 114 are prerequisite for all upper-level courses in biology unless
otherwise noted.
101. Human Biology. The human organism is utilized as the primary focus to elucidate
physiological principles for non-science majors. Topics include nutrition, homeostasis,
major organ systems, immunity and exercise physiology. Laboratory exercises include
sensory physiology, respiration, blood pressure, exercise physiology and ECG. 4 credits.
102. Human Heredity. This course is intended for the non-science major Although the
major emphasis of this course is on the inheritance of traits in humans, topics ranging
from basic cell reproduction through gamete production and early developmental stages
are also covered. Classical genetics, in both humans and other organisms, including both
chromosomal and gene genetics, as well as population genetics, molecular genetics and
application of genetics to biotechnology and genetic engineering are discussed. The labo-
ratory is intended to give the student "hands-on" experience in making observations, per-
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forming experiments and working with scientific equipment. Topics to be covered in the
laboratory include studying prepared slides, performing genetic crosses^, activating genes
in bacteria, isolating DNA and learning about DNA fingerprinting. 4 credits.
103. Environmental Science. Designed for non-science majors, the course serves as an
introduction to ecological principles and their applications to understanding the causes
and current status of environmental problems. Options for dealing with these problems are
evaluated. Possible topics for discussion are overpopulation, food and water resources,
ozone depletion, global warming, deforestation, acid rain, biodiversity, erosion, loss of
wetlands, energy sources, pollution, eutrophication and waste disposal. Laboratory exercises
are designed to illustrate ecological concepts presented in lecture. 4 credits.
111. General Biology I. A rigorous study of basic biological principles, which is designed
for science majors. Topics emphasized include cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, histology,
and evolution. Must be taken concurrently with Biology 113. 3 credits.
112. General Biology II. This course, also rigorous and designed for science majors, covers
concepts in physiology, botany, embryology, and ecology. Must be taken concurrendy with
Biology 114. 3 credits.
113. General Biology I Laboratory. Laboratory exercises include enzyme kinetics, carbohy-
drate analysis, isolation and identification of plant pigments, microscopy, and histological
techniques. Must be taken concurrently with Biology 111.1 credit.
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114. General Biology 11 Laboratory. Laboratory exercises include shark anatomy,
invertebrate dissection, animal development, plant development in angiosperms, Stomate
response to environmental changes, animal taxonomy, and an ecological field study. Must
be taken concurrently with Biology 112. 1 credit.
201. Genetics. A study of the principles, mechanisms and concepts of classical and
molecular genetics. The laboratory stresses key concepts of genetics utilizing both classical
and molecular approaches. Laboratory exercises include analysis of nucleic acids, genetic
crosses, and studies of bacteria, bacteriophages and plasmids. Prerequisites: one year of
chemistry or permission. 4 credits.
212. Animal Behavior. A study of the basic concepts of invertebrate and vertebrate
behavior with emphasis on the development, genetics, physiology and evolution of
behavior. Laboratory exercises include ethogram construction, avian foraging, aggressive
display analysis and estrous cycle regulation. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission. 4 credits.
221. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. The comparative anatomy of vertebrates with
emphasis on the evolutionary relationships among the various lines of vertebrates. Intensive
laboratory work involves dissections and demonstrations of representative vertebrates.
4 credits.
222. Human Physiology. The design of this course is intended to impart an understanding
of the basic concepts of human physiology with emphasis on neuromuscular, cardiovascular,
and endocrine physiology. Laboratory exercises place emphasis on effective experimental
designs and data analysis in the study of physiological mechanisms. Lab exercises cover
such topics as muscle contraction measurements, spirometry, and EKG analysis. 4 credits.
Does not fulfill a biology major requirement.
302. Plant Diversity. The development and diversity of fungi, algae and land plants and the
relationships between them. Field and laboratory work familiarizes the student with the
structure and reproduction of algae and plants and with the identification and pollination of
flowering plants in the local flora. 4 credits.
304. Developmental Biology. An organismal and molecular approach to the study of animal
development using typical invertebrate and vertebrate organisms. The laboratory includes
the study of slides as well as experiments on fertilization, regeneration and metamorphosis.
Writing process. 4 credits.
305. Cell and Tissue Biology. A study of cell ultrastructure and the microscopic anatomy
of vertebrate tissues, including the structure and function of membranes and organelles,
cell motility and excitability, and vertebrate tissue similarities and specialization in
relation to function. Laboratory includes the preparation and staining of sections using
selected histochemical and histological procedures as well as a variety of microscopic
techniques. 4 credits.
306. Microbiology. A study of the morphology, physiology and biochemistry of repre-
sentative microorganisms. The laboratory emphasizes basic bacteriological techniques
and procedures. Prerequisite: three semesters of chemistry or permission. 4 credits.
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307. Plant Physiology. A study of the functioning of plants, with emphasis on vascular plants.
Prerequisite: three semesters of chemistry or permission. Writing process. 4 credits.
312. Ecology I . An examination of the basic concepts of ecology with extensive laboratory
work and field experiences in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Writing process.
4 credits.
322. Vertebrate Physiology. A study of the principles of vertebrate body function, with
emphasis on the mechanisms by which cells and organs perform their functions and the
interactions of the various organs in maintaining total body function. One semester of
chemistry or permission. Writing process. 4 credits.
323. Introduction to Immunology. An introduction to the anatomical, physiological and
biochemical factors underlying the immune response. The course begins with a discussion
of non-specific immunity, cellular immunity and antibody-mediated immune responses. The
course then moves into a study of contemporary immunological topics which are discussed
with respect to major research papers in each area. Topics include autoimmunity, histocom-
patibility, immunogenetics and acquired immune deficiencies. Prerequisites: CHM 111, 113
or equivalent or permission. 4 credits.
324. Invertebrate Physiology. A study of many of the invertebrate phyla, concentrating on
the physiological mechanisms controlling movement, metabolism, information, and con-
trol and reproduction. Writing process. 4 credits.
360. The Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools. A course designed for students seek-
ing certification to teach biology in secondary education. Responsibilities include assisting
in the preparation of materials and equipment for lab; supervision of lab work; and
preparation, administration, and evaluation of quizzes and lab tests. Prerequisite: permission
of the instructor. 1 credit.
404. Electron Microscopy. An introduction to the use of techniques for scanning and
transmission electron microscopic studies. Through laboratory experience the students
will learn the proper use, application and limitations of the appropriate instruments.
Prerequisite: BIO 305 or permission of instructor. 4 credits.
409. Ecology II. An intensive study of ecological processes emphasizing the quantitati\e
aspects of ecology at the population and community levels. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor. 4 credits.
499. Seminar. Each senior student is required to do independent library research on an
assigned topic and to make an oral presentation to the biology faculty and students. This
course may be repeated. 1 or 2 credits.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program
The Biology Department offers a biochemistry and molecular biology program in
conjunction with the Chemistry Department, described on page 55. The major in biochem-
istry and molecular biology is an interdisciplinary program that provides an opportunity for
interested students to engage in a comprehensive study of the chemical basis of biological
processes. It is designed to prepare students for advanced study in medical, dental and other
professional schools, for graduate programs in a variety of subjects including biochemistry,
clinical chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and physiology
and for research positions in industrial, academic and government laboratories.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Major: BIO 111,112, 113, 114, 201; CHM HI, 112, 113, 114, 213, 214, 215, 216; BCMB
401, 421, 422, 430, 499; MAS 161; PHY 103, 104 or 111, 112 (51 credits); nine credits
from BIO 304, 305, 306, 307, 322, 323, 404 and CHM 305, 306, 307, 308, 311.
Courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB):
401. Molecular Biology. Gene structure, function and regulation at the molecular level in
prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Recombinant DNA techniques (genetic engineering)
and gene sequencing are covered in detail. Prerequisite: Three semesters of chemistry and
BIO 201 or permission of the instructor. 4 credits.
421, 422. Biochemistry I, II. The study of the chemistry of proteins, lipids and carbo-
hydrates. Topics covered include amino acid chemistry, protein structure, molecular
weight determination, ligand binding, enzyme kinetics, enzyme and coenzyme mechanisms,
membrane systems, membrane transport, intermediary metabolism, metabolic control,
electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisites: CHM 214, 216 and 312
or permission. 3 credits per semester.
430. Biochemistry Laboratory. Investigations of the properties of proteins, nucleic acids,
carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites: CHM 214, 216. 1 credit.
499. Biochemistry Seminar. Readings, discussions and reports on special topics in bio-
chemistry. 1 credit.
Psychobiology Program
The major in psychobiology is offered jointly by the Departments of Biology and
Psychology, described on pages 38 and 132. This interdisciplinary major emphasizes the
physiological substrates and consequences of behavior. Consisting of a combination of
psychology and biology course work, the program prepares students for graduate study in
medicine, veterinary medicine, graduate programs in psychology, animal behavior, phys-
iological psychology, psychopharmacology, behavior genetics and neuroscience, as well
as research positions in industry, universities, hospitals and government laboratories.
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Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in psychobiology.
Ma/or; BIO 111, 112, 113, 114, 212, 322 or 324 (16 credits); PSY 111, 120, 130,285,378,
379 (18 credits); BIO 499 orPBI499; CHM 111, 112, 113, 114 (8 credits); MAS 161; plus
8 additional credits in the sciences in consultation with advisor. 54 total credits.
Courses in Psychobiology (PBI):
378. Physiological Psychology. A study of the biological mechanisms underlying behavior
processes. The course focuses on the physiology of reflexes, sensation and perception,
learning and memory, sleep, ingestive behaviors and motivation and emotion.
Prerequisite: PSY 111, 112, 120, 130or permission; completion of a biology course is rec-
ommended. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Psychology 378.]
499. Psychobiology Seminar. Readings, discussions and reports on selected topics in
psychobiology. Prerequisite: permission. This course may be repeated. 1 credit.
Faculty
Kristen L. Boeshore, assistant professor of biology.
Ph.D., Case Western Reserx'e University.
She teaches developmental biology and general biology. Her research interests focus on
development and regeneration of the nervous system.
Dale J. Erskine, professor of biology. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of Oiclahoma.
He teaches animal physiology, introduction to immunology, human biology, AIDS, and
participates in general biology. His students are introduced to a wide range of laboratory
experiences including modem instrumentation and computer-assisted data collection. His
research interests are in temperature regulation and thermal tolerance, heat energy budgets,
and computer analysis and simulation of animal-environment interactions. He is also
director of the Daniel Fox Youth Scholars Institute.
Stacy A. Goodman, associate professor of biology.
Ph.D., Tlie Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches general biology, animal behavior, coordinates the general biology laboratories,
and supervises the senior seminar. Her research interests include the functioning of carbon-
ic anhydrase isozymes and the role of PDH kinase in sepsis.
Sidney Pollack, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
He teaches courses in genetics, microbiology, human biology, and general biology. He is
the academic adviser for students preparing for the allied health professions. His research
interests include Paramecium genetics.
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Susan Verhoek, professor of biology.
Ph.D., Cornell University.
She teaches plant form and function at the general biology level, and form, interrelationships
and systematics of non- vascular and vascular plants at the advanced level. Her research is
on the pollination biology and systematics of members of the Agave family. A past president
of the Society for Economic Botany, she has a long-standing interest in the interactions of
plants and humans, and, as author of a field identification book, a continuing interest in
plants that flower in the spring.
Stephen E. Williams, professor of biology.
Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis.
He teaches molecular biology, plant physiology, and the biochemical portions of general
biology. He is a plant and cell physiologist who, working together with Lebanon Valley
College students and scientists at other institutions, has made most of the major contributions
to the understanding of the physiology of carnivorous plants during the past 20 years,
including the discovery of the mechanism of Venus flytrap closure. He has over six years
of experience automating laboratory instruments with microcomputers. He is regularly a
faculty member at Cornell University during the summer session.
Paul L. Wolf, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
He teaches courses in general biology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, and ecology. His
research interests focus on the ecology of wetlands with particular emphasis on salt-
marshes of the eastern United States. He also holds the position of adjunct professor of
marine biology in the Graduate College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware.
Allan F. Wolfe, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Vermont.
He teaches cell and tissue biology, invertebrate physiology, electron microscopy, and
general biology, and directs independent study in cell biology using electron microscopic
and histological techniques. His current research utilizes the brine shrimp. Anemia, to smdy
the cell and tissue levels of organization of the digestive, reproductive and neurosensory
systems. He is also chairman of the Health Professions Committee.
Anna F. Tilberg, adjunct instructor in biology.
B.A., University of Pennsylvania.
She is on the staff of the Milton Hershey Medical Center and teaches human biology.
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Department of Business and Economics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of
Science degree in accounting, business administration, and health-care management, and the
Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. A major in music business is also offered jointly with
the Music Department. All programs are enhanced by the liberal arts core required of all
Lebanon Valley College students. This interdisciplinary knowledge base is essential for
assuming leadership positions in the changing environment.
Accounting and business administration students complete a common body of
knowledge in close conformity with the national standards for the study of business as
recommended by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB
International). This comprehensive background in business fundamentals helps graduates
become prepared for business careers and graduate school.
Economics students study the choices we must make in a world of resources that have
competing uses. The major in economics includes preparation in accounting, mathematics,
political science and economics. Economists have a wide variety of employment opportuni-
ties.
Students have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of global concepts by
studying at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. This English-speaking program
designed for junior-level majors allows students to take courses in European business and
economics in the medieval city of Maastricht. Students can travel throughout Europe with
emphasis on Belgium, France and Germany. Other students with French or Spanish back-
grounds are encouraged to study at Lebanon Valley College programs in France or Spain.
The department is a member of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP) and the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business
Administration (MAACBA).
Accounting Program
The program in accounting offers the Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
Majors receive an excellent foundation for seeking professional certification as a C.P.A.
or CM. A. The accounting curriculum prepares students for careers in public accounting,
government, industry or finance.
The curriculum includes an array of introductory, intermediate and advanced account-
ing topics integrated with courses in business and other supporting fields.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in accounting.
Major: Business core which includes ACT 161, 162; ECN 101, 102; MAS 111, 150 or
161; 170, 270 or 372; BUS 160, 185, 285; 340 or 350; 361, 371, 383, 485; ACT 251, 252,
353; two electives in accounting (54 credits).
Minor: ACT 161, 162, 251, 252, 353, six credit hours of accounting electives (21 credits).
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Courses in Accounting (ACT):
161. Financial Accounting. Basic concepts of accounting including accounting for
business transactions, preparation and use of financial statements, and measurement of
owners' equity. 3 credits.
162. Managerial Accounting. Cost- volume-profit relationships, cost analysis, business
segment contribution, profit planning and budgeting as a basis for managerial decision
making. Prerequisite: ACT 161 with a minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
251. Intermediate Accounting 1. Study of the theory and development of generally accepted
accounting principles as they relate to financial reporting; the application of these principles
to the preparation of financial statements; special emphasis on revenue recognition as well
as valuation, classification and disclosure of current assets. 3 credits.
252. Intermediate Accounting II. Study of the accounting for noncurrent assets, long-term
liabilities and stockholder's equity, including analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite:
ACT 251 with a minimum grade of "C-" or better. 3 credits.
253. Intermediate Accounting III. This course is a continuation of ACT 252 with the
study of the measurement and reporting of income taxes, pensions, leases, accounting
changes, disclosure issues, the cash flow statement, and the effects of errors. The course
also addresses international accounting standards as they compare to U.S. GAAP and
international reporting issues for U.S. companies. Case study component. Strongly recom-
mended for students planning to take the CPA exam. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
357. Advanced Accounting. Study of theory and standards with application to income
presentation, interim reporting and per-share disclosures. Emphasis on business combinations
and consolidated financial presentations. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
352. Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting. Basic concepts of fund and budgetary
accounting used for financial activities of governmental units and not-for-profit organ-
izations. Prerequisite: ACT 162. 3 credits.
353. Cost Accounting. Analysis and use of techniques for cost management and control; the
accumulation and recording of the costs including job-order, process and standard cost
systems, the joint and by-product costing; contemporary topics such as activity based
costing and just-in-time manufacturing. Prerequisite: ACT 162. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Practical and professional work experience related to the student's career
interests, involving both on-site and faculty supervision. Generally limited to juniors and
seniors. All internships are graded pass/fail. Prerequisites: 2.75 GPA, permission of the
chairperson, completion of department's application form. 1-12 credits.
451. Individual Income Tax. Analysis of the federal income tax laws as applied to
individuals; case problems, preparation of returns. Prerequisite: ACT 162. 3 credits.
452. Corporate Income Tax. Analysis of the federal income tax laws as applied to
corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries; case preparation of returns. Prerequisite:
ACT 451. 3 credits.
455. Auditing. A study of the process of evaluation of internal controls and interpretation of
financial information to permit an auditor to express a professional opinion on financial
reports. Prerequisite: ACT 252. 3 credits.
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Business Administration Program
This popular program offers the Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
This major is designed to prepare the student for a variety of entry-level and middle-man-
agement positions in industry, government and service organizations.
The business curriculum conforms closely to the national common body of knowledge
recommended by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB
International) and provides a solid background in the fundamentals of business. Majors
complete a general business curriculum that prepares them for a variety of positions.
Students desiring more in-depth study in a specific area of business may select a focus area
composed of optional courses. Such focus areas include human resource/labor relations,
international relations, marketing and public relations, and organizational psychology.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in business administration.
Major: ECH 101, 102; ACT 161, 162; MAS 111, 150 or 161; 170, 270 or 372; BUS 160,
185, 285, 340, 350, 361, 371, 376, 383, 460, 485 ( 51 credits).
Minor: ECN 101; ACT 161; BUS 185, 340, 350, 371; one 300/400 business elective
(21 credits).
Courses in Business (BUS):
160. Computer Applications. An introduction to PC software applications and their use in
business. Through hands-on classroom instruction students learn software applications that
are commonly used in business including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet,
database, and Internet applications. The class teaches basic principles of using business
software to solve problems, enhance critical thinking skills, and facilitate creativity. 3
credits.
185. Business Management. An examination of the functional areas of business admin-
istration with an emphasis on management. The course focuses on understanding the
composition of business organizations with respect to management, structure, leadership,
and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: freshman or sophomore standing only or
permission. 3 credits.
215. Health Care Finance. An examination of the financial issues of health and medical
care to determine how to provide the best health care to the most people in a cost-effective
manner. Examination of the principal elements of health care, including the physician, the
hospital and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the influence of government and the
insurance industry. Prerequisites: ECN 101, 102. 3 credits.
285. Organizational Communications. The development of writing, speaking and Listening
skills for business management. Prerequisite: ENG 1 1 1 and 112. Writing process. 3 credits.
340. Principles of Marketing. An overview of marketing from the management perspecti\'e.
Topics include marketing strategies, marketing research, consumer behavior, selecting target
markets, developing, pricing, distributing and promoting products and services and non-
profit marketing. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
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350. Organizational Behavior. A detailed study of theories and models of organizational
behavior and development, with emphasis on the practical application of these models in
the workplace to improve individual, group and organizational performance. Prerequisite:
junior standing and BUS 185, or permission. 3 credits.
354. Advertising and Consumer Behavior. A study of the interrelationships between
advertising and consumer behavior. Topics include the multimediation model of consumer
behavior, the contributions of the social sciences to the understanding of consumer
behavior, the development and effective use of advertising strategies, and the creation
of advertising campaigns. Class projects will be a major component of the course.
Prerequisite: BUS 340. 3 credits.
361. Principles of Finance. A study of financial management covering analysis of asset,
liabiUty and capital relationships and operations; management of current assets and working
capital; capital planning and budgeting; capital structure and dividend policy; short and
intermediate term financing; internal and external long term financing; and other financial
topics. Prerequisite: ACT 162; ECN 101, 102. 3 credits.
362. Investments. An analysis of investment and its relation to other economic, legal and
social institutions. The course includes discussion of investment principles, machinery,
policy, management investment types and the development of portfolios for individuals
and institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 361. 3 credits.
371. Business Law I. Elementary principles of law relating to the field of business. The
course covers contracts, government regulation of business, consumer protection, bank-
ruptcy, personal property, real estate, bailments, insurance and estates. 3 credits.
372. Business Law II. Elementary principles of law relating to business. Includes agency,
employment, commercial paper, security devices, insurance, partnerships, corporation,
estates and bankruptcy. 3 credits.
374. Personal Selling and Sales Management. The study of personal selling as a com-
munication process and the management of the personal selling force. Emphasis is
placed upon the development, implementation and evaluation of the sales presentation;
and upon the role of the sales manager in staffing, compensating, motivating, controlling
and evaluating the sales force. Effective oral and written communication is stressed.
Prerequisite: BUS 340. 3 credits.
376. International Business Management. Studies management techniques and procedures
in international and multinational organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 185, 340. 3 credits.
380. Small Business Management. A study of small business, including organization,
staffing, production, marketing and profit planning. Cases are used extensively in presenting
the course material. Prerequisite: ACT 162, BUS 185. 3 credits.
383. Management Science. An introduction to the techniques and models used in man-
agement science. Topics include forecasting, inventory control models, linear programming,
product scheduling, and simulation. Prerequisites: MAS 150 and MAS 170 with a minimum
grade of C- or better, BUS 185, ACT 161, 162. 3 credits.
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400. Internship. Practical and professional work experience related to the student's
career interests, involving both on-site and faculty supervision. Generally limited to
juniors and seniors. All internships are graded pass/fail. Prerequisites: 2.75 GPA, per-
mission of the chairperson, completion of department's application form. 1-12 credits.
420. Human Resource Management. This course examines the problems in effectively
recruiting, selecting, training, developing, compensating and disciplining human
resources. It includes discussions on both equal employment opportunity and labor-
management relations. Prerequisite: BUS 185. 3 credits.
460. Management Information Systems. Examines data sources and the role of information
in management planning, operations and control in various types of business environments.
Treats information as a key organization resource parallel to people, money, materials and
technology. Prerequisite: ACT 162, BUS 185 or permission. 3 credits.
485. Strategic Management. A capstone course to study administrative processes under con-
ditions of uncertainty, integrating prior studies in management, accounting and economics.
Uses case method and computer simulation. Prerequisites: BUS 185, 340, 361 and senior
standing or permission. Writing process. Prerequisite: Last semester seniors only. 3 credits.
487. Health Care Management. A capstone course to study the administrative processes
of America's health care industry including institutional infra-structure, governance
systems, financial systems, personnel systems, quality controls, nursing and clinical
services, and marketing. The course integrates prior study in health care, management,
accounting and economics. Students will develop problem solving skills and an appropriate
management style. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission. 3 credits.
Economics Program
The major in economics deals with decisions and choices made by individuals and
firms and with the micro and macroeconomic consequences of those choices. Economists
have a wide variety of employment opportunities in government and the private sector.
The major includes courses in accounting, mathematics, political science and economics.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics.
Major: ACT 161; ECN 101, 102, 201, 202, 312, and four additional elective courses in
economics; MAS 111, 150, or 161; 170, 270 or 372; PSC 110 (39 credits).
Minor: ECN 101, 102, 201, 202, 312; and one additional course in economics (18 credits).
Courses in Economics (ECN):
100. Public Issue Economics. This course, for the non-major, covers public policy issues
from the viewpoint of the economist. It looks at how individuals and also groups like
corporations and governments make decisions about how resources are used. Issues
covered remain current but may include welfare, poverty, crime, the environment, race
and gender in microeconomics and unemployment, the debt and deficit, inflation, and
growth at the macroeconomic level. 3 credits. (Students having completed ECN 101
and/or 102 may not receive credit for ECN 100.)
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101. Principles of Microeconomics. The course examines how individuals and firms
make choices within the institution of free-market capitalism. Individuals decide how
much of their time to spend working and what to buy with the earnings of their labor.
Firms decide how much to produce and in some cases what price to charge for their goods.
Together these choices determine what is produced, how it is produced, and for whom it
is produced in our economic system. 3 credits.
102. Principles of Macroeconomics. This course extends the study of consumer and pro-
ducer choices to discover how they affect the nation's economy. Macroeconomics deals
with the economy as a whole as measured by the key variables of inflation, unemploy-
ment, and economic growth. Emphasis is on both Keynesian and classical theories and
how they predict what monetary and fiscal policies can be used to affect these variables
and reach national economic goals. Prerequisite: ECN 101. 3 credits.
201. Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis. This course covers the major theories of
mainstream neoclassical economics. There is intensive study of the models of consumer
and firm behavior that permit understanding of how the prices and quantities of goods and
services are determined in a free market capitalistic system. The implications for social
welfare, and equity and efficiency issues that are inherent in the free-market system are
emphasized. Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
202. Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis. In this course, students develop a model of
the macroeconomy which permits them to analyze the nature of the business cycle. The
assumptions built into the model can be altered, rendering it capable of examining the
macroeconomy from various theoretical viewpoints. In addition to unemployment, infla-
tion and economic growth, the course covers real business cycles, the macroeconomic
implications of free trade, and emphasizes the microeconomic foundations of macroeco-
nomics. Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
250. Public Choice Economics. This course concerns itself with how individuals and
groups make decisions in the context of the family, interest groups, bureaucracies and the
government. It goes beyond individual choice and private markets to group interests and
activities. It emphasizes the ethical and political nature of all economic choices.
Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
312. Money and Banking. The study of the nature and functions of money and credit,
including the development and role of commercial and central banking, structures of the
Federal Reserve System, and monetary and banking theory, policy and practice. The
course considers the political nature of money and the tension between fiscal and mone-
tary policy making. Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
575. Health Economics. This course uses the concepts of micro and macro economic the-
ory to examine how health care is produced, delivered and financed. The tension between
efficiency and equity that pervades the free market system will be a focal point. Topics
such as the pricing of medical care, insurance and moral hazard, ethical problems of qual-
ity versus quantity control, and the political nature of policy decisions are examined.
Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
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316. Ecological Economics. Ecological economics stresses the co-evolution of human
preferences, understanding, technology and cultural organization. This approach differs
from that of conventional economics and conventional ecology in the importance it
attaches to environment-economy interactions. The role that our economic system plays
in decisions affecting the sustainability of our ecosystems is emphasized. Prerequisites:
ECN 101 and 102. 3 credits.
321. Public Finance. This course extends the study of public economics to its application
in the principles of taxation and public expenditures. Topics include the structure of the
Federal Budget, the national debt and fiscal deficits, but also state and local financing and
the division of responsibilities between the federal and local governments. Prerequisites:
ECN 101 and 102. Writing process. 3 credits.
332. International Economics. This course introduces the theory and practice of interna-
tional economic relations. It includes, not only the history and purpose of trade and the
traditional theory of the gains from trade, but also the more modem theory of trade with
imperfect competition. The history and nature of the institutional structures of trade
(World Trade Organization) and international finance (International Monetary Fund) are
covered. Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. Writing process. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Practical and professional work experience related to the student's career
interests, involving both on-site and faculty supervision. Generally limited to juniors and
seniors. All internships are graded pass/fail. Prerequisites: 2.75 GPA, permission of the
chairperson, completion of department's application form. 1-12 credits.
410. Senior Seminar. This course begins with an introduction to econometrics; each stu-
dent will complete a research project that includes data analysis using a statistical comput-
er program and retrieving data from the Internet. Students will also read and critique arti-
cles from refereed economic journals and from the popular press. Prerequisites: ECN 101,
102, 201, 202 and either 250 or permission of the instructor. Writing process. 3 credits.
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Health Care Management Program
The major in health care management is designed for people in health care fields who
possess an associate degree or diploma and professional certification. These qualifications
are required for admission to the program. The program combines studies in the liberal
arts and management, plus business practices common to the health care industry.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in health care management.
Major: Health Care Management/Business core: ACT 161, 162; BUS 185, 215, 285, 340,
350, 371, 420, 487; ECN 101, 102; ENG 111; MAS 170, 270 or 372; PHL 160; SOC 324;
12-15 credits in sociology, psychology, or other disciplines approved by the director of con-
tinuing education (at least 6 credits in courses at the 200 level or higher). (60-63 total).
Admission to this degree program is open only to adults who have completed success-
fully an accredited diploma or associate degree program with certification by a state gov-
ernmental agency or a national professional accrediting organization in the following fields:
Clinical Medical Assistant, Cytotechnologist, Dental Hygienist, Emergency Medical
Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational
Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Registered Nurse,
Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Perfusionist, Surgical Technician.
Faculty
Joel A. Kline, assistant professor of business administration and director of the Digital
Communications program.
M.J.P.R.A., Temple University.
Kline co-owns a marketing and technology firm and his chief interests are in new media
and business technology. He directs the interdisciplinary Digital Communications
Program and is accredited in public relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of
America.
Robert W. Leonard, professor of business administration.
M.B.A., The Ohio State University.
Leonard has been a management consultant for 20 years, working with over 300 organ-
izations. He has received numerous state and federal grants for his work with nonprof-
it organizations and has owned his own nonprofit training corporation since 1986. He
has completed all doctoral coursework at The Ohio State University in organizational
behavior and social psychology.
Leon E. Markowicz, professor of business administration.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Markowicz is a communications consultant and a writer for the Lebanon Daily News. His
research includes investigating the relationships among communications, the effectiveness
of an organization, and leadership. He serves on the executive board of the Association of
Pennsylvania University Business and Economics Faculty, is a member of the editorial staff
of the Pennsylvania Journal of Business and Economics, and is a judge for the International
Society of Poets.
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R. Anthony Maynard, assistant professor of economics.
Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
Maynard's interests include international economics, developmental, environmental and
natural resource economics, international finance, and international trade. He has pub-
lished in the Journal of Economic Issues, and he also serves as a referee for Ecological
Economics and History of Economic Review.
Neil Perry, assistant professor of economics.
M.C., University of Melbourne.
Perry's research interests include environmental economics with specialization in the eco-
nomics of biodiversity conservation, game theory, mathematical economics, and environ-
mental taxation. He has published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives and serves as
a referee for Ecological Economics and History of Economic Review.
Barney T. Raffield III, professor of business administration.
Ph.D., Union Graduate School.
Dr. Raffield has been named a Fulbright Scholar to Ukraine at the State Academy of
Management in Donetsk. He teaches marketing and international business and is also a fac-
ulty member for the M.B.A. program and consults with area businesses.
David V. Rudd, professor of business administration. Chairperson.
Ph.D., George Washington University.
Rudd's research interests are in the application of marketing principles, especially direct
marketing, to the problems of social service delivery. He teaches marketing courses.
Gail Sanderson, associate professor of accounting.
M.B.A. , Boston University.
AC.P.A., Sanderson has professional experience in accounting, income tax, computer sys-
tems analysis and design. She teaches courses in financial and managerial accounting.
Edward J. Sullivan, associate professor of business administration.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
Sullivan has published articles in business and economic journals and specializes in
monetary, macro and financial economics. He teaches courses in principles of finance,
management science, money and banking, and economics.
Linda B. Beck, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.Ed., Temple University.
Beck has worked in the private sector in training and development and as a consultant. She
teaches organizational communication.
Gayle L. Bolinger, adjunct instructor of accounting.
M.S., Purdue University.
Bolinger is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Valuation Analyst, and is working
toward the Certified Fraud Examiner designation. She has experience in the public
accounting, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. She teaches accounting courses.
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Douglas C. Gautsch, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College.
Gautsch works in logistical/transportation business development. He teaches courses in
business and management.
Michael P. Lavery, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.A., St. Francis University.
Lavery has extensive experience in all areas of human resource management. He teaches
courses in human resource management and diversity in the workforce.
Ronald E. McKinley, adjunct instructor in accounting and business administration.
M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
McKinley has extensive experience in all areas of accounting and business. He teaches
accounting courses and business management.
Gene G. Veno, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.P.A., Marywood College.
Veno has extensive experience in both public and private sector health-care administration.
He teaches courses in business and marketing.
Mary A. Winnerling, adjunct instructor in health-care management.
M.M., The Pennsylvania State University.
Winnerling has extensive experience in the health-care field as a project coordinator and
nurse manager. She teaches health care management, organization communications, and
business management.
Michael C. Zeigler, adjunct instructor in business administration.
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University.
Zeigler works for the college in the computer services department as director of client
services. He teaches courses in management information systems and computer appUcations.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry Program
Chemistry is the "central science" that provides the fundamental understanding needed
for protecting our environment, maximizing the yield from limited natural resources,
improving our health, and creating new materials for tomorrow's products. Indeed,
chemistry is essential to understanding life itself.
Career opportunities in chemistry are numerous and diverse. Many students enter
academic, industrial or governmental laboratories where they find positions in
environmental analysis, quality control, or research and development. Possibilities outside
the laboratory include teaching, sales, marketing, technical writing, business and law. Many
chemistry students continue their education in graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry
or in professional schools in the areas of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine.
The Department of Chemistry is located on the upper two floors of the Garber Science
Center. Major scientific equipment available to students includes a superconducting nuclear
magnetic resonance spectrometer, a liquid scintillation counter, a fourier transform infrared
spectrometer, high-performance liquid chromatographic systems, diode-array UV-visible
spectrophotometers, a Raman spectrophotometer, a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer,
and an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Computing facilities available to students in
the department include 12 computers in the Molecular Modeling Laboratory.
The department encourages students to discover the excitement and challenge of
laboratory research. Research programs are conducted during both the academic year and
the summer. Students are paid for summer research either from college funds or from
grants that professors receive to support their projects.
Two degrees are available to those interested in chemistry and one for those interested
in biochemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is the more demanding of the two
degrees in chemistry and is recognized by the American Chemical Society. This degree
has a required research component and is recommended for students who wish to become
practicing chemists or enroll in graduate school. Other students opt for the standard
Bachelor of Science, majoring in chemistry.
The major in biochemistry is offered jointly with the Biology Department. For the
major program and course descriptions in biochemistry, see page 42.
The chemistry department participates in the 3-1-2 Engineering Program and directs the
chemical engineering track. For details, see Cooperative Programs on page 24.
Degree Requirements:
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry.
Majors: (B.S. in Chemistry) CHM 111, 112. 113, 114, 213, 214. 215. 216. 222. 230. 305,
306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 321, 322, 411: BCMB 421; three credits from CHM 414-198 or
590 or BCMB 422; four credits of CHM 510; MAS 161. 162; PHY 111, 112 (63-64
credits).
(B.S. , major in chemistry) CHM 111, 112, 113, 114.213.214.215.216.222.305,306,
307, 308, 311, 312, 321, 322; MAS 161, 162; PHY 111. 112; (50-51 credits).
Minor:C¥M 111, 112, 113, 114; 12 credits from CHM 213, 214. 222. 305. 306. 311. 312.411
or BCMB 421, 422; three credits from CHM 215. 216, 307, 308. 321, 322 or BCMB 430.
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Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in chemistry
must take BIO 1 1 1 , 1 1 2; BCMB 42 1 ; CHM 360 and 2 1 credits of education courses, includ-
ing EDU 110 and SED 430, 431 and 440.
Courses in Chemistry (CHM):
100. Introduction to Chemistry. An introduction to the principles of chemistry including
mathematical tools, atomic structure, stoichiometry, elementary concepts of equilibrium,
bonding, and organic chemistry. Intended for non-science majors. Laboratory experience
included. 4 credits. Students who have received credit for CHM 111 may not take CHM 100.
109. Chemical Skills. A step-by-step approach to solving chemical problems. Topics
include the application of mathematical tools in introductory chemistry and techniques for
finding the proper approach to solve problems. The course is designed to be taken con-
currendy with CHM 111.1 credit.
Ill, 112. Principles of Chemistry I, II. An introduction to chemistry for the science
major. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions,
calculations involving chemical concentrations, gas laws and bonding. Second semester
covers kinetics, acids and bases, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction chemistry, thermody-
namics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: one year of high school
chemistry or permission. 3 credits per semester.
113, 114. Introductory Laboratory I, II. Laboratory courses to accompany 111 and 112.
Experiments cover stoichiometry, gas laws, quantitative analysis, equilibrium,
electrochemistry, chemical synthesis, and the use of computers for collecting data.
Students are introduced to instrumentation including infrared, UV-visible, and atomic
absorption spectrometers. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 111 for CHM 113 and CHM
11 2 for CHM 1 14. 1 credit per semester.
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213, 214. Organic Chemistry I, II. An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry.
The focus of the course is on the structure of organic molecules and how the structure
of various functional groups affects their reactivity. The concepts of reactivity, structure and
mechanism are applied to organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHM 1 12. 3 credits per semester.
275, 216. Organic Laboratory I, II. An introduction to the practice of classical organic
chemistry and modem instrumental organic chemistry. The techniques of organic synthesis
are taught along with instrumental methods including infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance,
and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 114 and CHM 213 for CHM 215
and CHM 214 for CHM 216. 1 credit per semester.
222. Introductory Inorganic Chemistry. The application of elementary principles of
chemistry to provide a basis for understanding the physical and chemical properties of the
elements. Topics include periodicity, acidity or basicity of metal cations and oxoanions,
precipitation reactions, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and the structures of solids.
Prerequisite: CHM 112. 3 credits.
230. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. Students will be exposed to a numer of advanced
synthetic methods including inert atmosphere manipulations, high vacuum and tempera-
ture dehydrations, mixed solvent crystallizations, and photochemical transformations.
Writing process. Corequisite: CHM 222. 1 credit.
305. Analytical Chemistry. Gravimetric, volumetric, and electro-chemical methods of
chemical analysis covered. Includes statistical methods of data treatment and rigorous
considerations of complex chemical equilibria. Prerequisites: CHM 112 and MAS 161. 3
credits.
306. Instrumental Analysis. Basic types of chemical instrumentation and their applications
in analytical chemistry are examined. These include gas and liquid chromatography;
infrared, UV-VIS, fluorescence, atomic absorption, and plasma emission spectrophotometry;
nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry; and radiochemical methods.
Prerequisites: CHM 112 and MAS 161. 3 credits.
307. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. Techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, and electro-
chemical analysis are applied to the analysis of unknowns. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM
305. 1 credit.
308. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. Chemical instrumentation is utilized in analyti-
cal method development and analysis. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 306. 1 credit.
311. Physical Chemistry I. The study of thermodynamic laws and functions, including
phase and reaction equilibria. Systems under study include ideal and real gases, ideal and
non-ideal solutions, and multi-component phase transitions. Also included are electro-
chemistry, kinetic and transport processes, and surfaces. Prerequisites: CHM 112. MAS
161, and PHY 104 or 112. 3 credits.
312. Physical Chemistry 11. The study of chemical systems from a molecular perspecti\ e.
Basic concepts of quantum chemistry and statistical theory applied to atomic and molecular
structure. Prerequisite: CHM 311. 3 credits.
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321, 322. Physical Laboratory 1, 11. Application of chemical instrumentation to a study of
the principles of physical chemistry. Experimental work involves calorimetry, refractometry,
conductivity, viscometry and atomic absorption, FTIR, UV-VIS, and NMR spectroscopy
applied to the study of phase and reaction equilibria, kinetics, and atomic and molecular
structure. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 311 for CHM 321 and CHM 312 for CHM 322.
Writing process. 1 credit per semester.
360. The Teaching of Chemistry in Secondary Schools. A course designed for students
seeking certification to teach chemistry in secondary education. Topics include evaluation of
laboratory experiments, demonstrations, textbooks, and computer software. Prerequisites:
CHM 112, 114. 3 credits.
411. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. A study of bonding theories, molecular structure,
spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms with special emphasis on transition metal com-
plexes. Prerequisite: CHM 312. 3 credits.
414. Advanced Organic Chemistry. A study of advanced topics in the field of organic
chemistry. The course covers mechanistic and synthetic chemistry with an emphasis on
current and classical organic chemical literature. Prerequisites: CHM 213 and 214. 3 credits
421. Chemometrics. The application of multivariate statistics to experimental design
and data analysis. Topics include experimental design, pattern recognition, calibration,
optimization, signal processing, and peak resolution. Some familiarity with computers
and chemical instrumentation is recommended. Prerequisite: CHM 112. 3 credits
510. Chemical Research. Chemical research conducted under the supervision of a faculty
member. This course introduces the students to the methods and analysis involved in
research. A major written report and an oral presentation are required. Prerequisites or
corequisites: CHM 305 and 311 and senior standing. 1 to 4 credits per semester.
810. Computers in Chemistry. A hands-on study of the application of Macintosh computers
to problems in the high school chemistry curriculum. Topics include word-processing,
graphics, spreadsheets, applications of computer interfacing, molecular modeling, and the
Internet. 3 credits.
Course in Science (SCI):
100. Introduction to Science. The study of scientific principles and experiments applicable
to a person's everyday experiences. Student projects are selected from the areas of biology,
chemistry and physics. The course is open to all students and is appropriate for those
intending to teach elementary school. Laboratory experience included. 4 credits.
Faculty
Marc A. Harris, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno.
Research interests include the synthesis of macrocyclic azacrown and crown ether
bipyridine analogues and their coordination complexes with Pt(II), Pd(n), and Rh(I). These
complexes are investigated for their host-guest interactions with both small alkali metal
cations and organic substrates.
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Anderson L. Marsh, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., University of Michigan; postdoctoral study, University of California, Berkeley.
Physical Chemistry. Research interests focus on chemical and physical processes occur-
ing on surfaces. Topics range from kinetics of environmentally significant catalytic reac-
tions to growth and structure of organic thin films.
Owen A. Moe Jr., professor of chemistry. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Purdue University; postdoctoral study, Cornell University.
Biochemistry. Moe directs his research toward an understanding of enzyme active sites.
He uses a technique called affinity labeling to covalently label amino acid residues at
enzyme active sites. His research group carries out kinetic analyses of modified enzymes,
identifies labeled amino acids by chromatographic and protein-sequencing methods, and
studies active site topography using computer-based molecular modeling.
Walter A. Patton, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., Lehigh University; postdoctoral study. National Institutes of Health.
Research interests include the elucidation of structure-function relationships in proteins.
Most recently his work focuses on the features of E. coli GMP synthetase that facilitate
ammonia transfer from a domain where it is synthesized to the domain in which it is uti-
lized. His work integrates chemical, biochemical, and molecular biological methods {e.g.
polymerase chain reaction) to make designer proteins at the DNA level. Once expressed
in bacteria, these proteins are purified in order to study their function.
Timothy J. Peelen, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; postdoctoral study, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Research interests focus on the development of asymmetric reactions catalyzed by simple
organic molecules (organocatalysts). The reaction mechanisms of organocatalyzed reac-
tions are studied by using kinetics and by structural analysis of reaction intermediates.
H. Anthony Neidig, professor and chairperson emeritus.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Recipient of the Chemical Manufacturers' Association College Chemistry Teacher Award
in 1970 and the E. Emmet Reid Award for excellence in teaching in a small college in
1978. Neidig's pursuits include the development and publication of laboratory experiments
for introductory chemistry.
Cynthia R. Johnston, lecturer in chemistry.
B.S., Lebanon Valley College.
Johnston is focusing her efforts on the development of science curricula for the elementary
school classroom and on instructing those studying to teach in the elementary school.
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CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM
The College offers a program for students seeking certification to teach Citizenship]
Education in the secondary schools. The program includes three required components: the j
Citizenship Education core, the secondary education core, and a major in one of the fol- '
lowing disciplines: history, political science or economics. Graduation requirements for
any of these majors are noted in this catalog under the appropriate department. There is
no major in citizenship education. NOTE: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has also
reinstated a social studies certification. The College anticipates that it will reinstate this
ceertification program. Dr. James H. Broussard is the coordinator of the Citizenship
Education Certification Program.
Program Requirements:
Citizenship Education core courses: ECN 101, 102; HIS 103, 105, 125, 126, 202; PSC
110, 130, 210, an upper division course in American government (PSC 330 State and
Local Politics recommended); and either HIS 360 or PSC 360. (36 credits).
Secondary Education core courses: EDU 110, SED 280, 430, 431, 440. 22-24 credits.
Students must conform to state guidelines that require two math courses and an English
or American literature course in addition to the general education requirements. Students
must apply to the certification program after completing at least 48 credits (including the
math and English courses) with a 3.0 grade point average and must maintain that average
in order to proceed to student teaching and certification.
Major courses: history, political science, or economics. (39^0 credits).
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
The Digital Communications Program explores the fundamental elements of com-
munication, business, design, and technology. The program fosters critical reasoning and
learning so graduates have the ability to evolve as quickly as current technology.
The program is interdisciplinary and combines classes from the art, business, English,
and computer science departments into one degree. After graduating with a B.S. in digi-
tal communications, the student is prepared to enter a wide range of technology-related
positions in marketing, public relations, information technology, journalism, graphic
design, Internet development, multimedia, and programming.
The creation of content, both written and visual, remains at the heart of this subject.
Students will study art, writing and marketing in the context of content creation for the New
Media. Students will learn the theory behind the design of effective presentations and will
employ existing multimedia technologies to create them. The techniques with which content
is created, processed and delivered are found in the study of programming and computer sci-
ence. Students in the program will choose a discipline related to the program and com-
plete advanced coursework to form a cognate in that area. Students will also investigate and
carefully consider the social, ethical, and legal ramifications of the information technology
revolution.
The program, designed to be interdisciplinary and integrative, emphasizes critical
thinking, creativity and analysis, rather than specific applications and technologies. The
General Education Program at the College, together with the courses in the students' cog-
nate areas, will expose the students to the fundamental questions of how information is cre-
ated, processed, understood, and communicated in those disciplines.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Digital Communications.
Major Core: CSC 122, 245: DCOM 130, 230, 330, 430, 440; DCOM 255, 355: DCOM
265, 365: DCOM 285, 385.
In addition to the core, each major must select a cognate area from art, business, English,
or computer science and take three additional courses from the cognate department. (48
credits.)
Courses in Digital Communications (DCOM):
130. Introduction to Digital Communications. A broad survey of the curriculum making
up the Digital Communications major. This includes the authoring of content (text, visu-
al, aural): designing presentations for that content: understanding the processes, compo-
nents: and distribution of information technology: introducing the legal and ethical envi-
ronments, and comprehending the integrative nature of design, business, communication
and technology in society's culture. 3 credits.
210. Digital Graphic Design. An introductory studio/lecture course designed to increase
visual literacy and vocabulary, develop design skills and present the creative possibilities
of the computer as an art-making and editing tool. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Art 210.]
230. Information Law and Ethics. This course will examine the legal and ethical issues
arising from the information age. Topics such as copyright, patent, privacy, security, libel,
liability, and government regulation will be explored. 3 credits.
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255. Two-Dimensional Design. An introduction to the fundamental elements of art ancl
design. Students work with graphic symbols, theories of visual perception, principles o*
composition, and color interaction in a variety of studio projects. 3 credits. [Cross-listeci
as Art 213.]
265. Business of Information I. An exploration of the important technologies related tc
doing business on the Internet. Topics will include e-commerce, advertising, customei;
support, and business-to-business applications. Emphasis on how businesses implement
these technologies, resource requirements, cost-to-benefit analysis. 3 credits.
285. Writing for Digital Media I. This course will provide students with the skills, theo-
ries of design, and experience to design viable digital media projects that meet specific j
goals and target specific audiences. Prerequisite: DCOM 210, or permission of the instruc-
tor. Usually offered fall semester. Writing process. 3 credits.
355. Design II. The course will focus on blending the creative and technical aspects of
developing electronic images. Students will apply traditional art methods and techniques
to the electronic canvas. Additionally, the course will serve to provide a historical per-
spective of electronic imaging and examine the limitations and possibilities of working in
the electronic medium. 3 credits.
365. Business of Information II. An exploration of the way businesses utilize technolo-
gy to operate effectively. The course will focus on how businesses generate, manage,
store, and distribute information that is key to performance of business objectives. Topics
will include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management ,
(CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), e-Marketing, and Business Intelligence.
Prerequisite: DCOM 265, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
385. Writing for Digital Media II. This course will reinforce and build upon the design i
skills, theories, and experience from Writing for Digital Media I, and focus on the pro-
duction and postproduction/development process. Prerequisite: DCOM 285, or permis-
sion of the instructor. 3 credits.
430. Capstone I. This course teaches the theory and application of planning projects in the ]
field of digital communications. The course covers principles of project management,
research, and project strategy. Additionally, topics of professionalism, client interface,
modes of communication, and collaborative group theory and practice are explored. The
course prepares the student for Capstone II which is the practicum course for students to
produce the actual project.
440. Capstone II. Capstone II is a practicum class where students work on a project for
external clients. Capstone II simulates the collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
of the field of digital communications. The course takes the integrative theory and skills
from the four cognate departments (visual, content, commerical, and technological) and
builds upon theory and application explored in Capstone I to develop a multi-disciplinary
team of students to deliver an appropriate project.
485. Technology and Cultural Production. This course explores the influence of tech-
nology on literary (written) culture, establishing a historical perspective on the way we
produce, communicate, and receive cultural works and how different technologies influ-
ence the production, dissemination and reception of cultural artifacts. Prerequisite: junior
standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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495. Literature and Hypertext. This course focuses on the literary, aesthetic, and theoret-
ical implications of Western theories of "traditional" textuality and hypertexts. Course
includes close literary analysis, theory, and hypertext projects. Prerequisite: junior stand-
ing and DCOM 285, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
Faculty
Joel A.Kline, assistant professor of business administration. Director of the Digital
Communications Program.
M.J., Temple University.
Jeffrey J. Ritchie, assistant professor of English and digital communications.
Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Grant D. Taylor, assistant professor of art and digital communications.
Ph.D., University of Western Australia.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Department of Education certifies students in elementary, special education^
English as a Second Language (ESL), and secondary education.
Post-baccalaureate certification is also available for those who wish to become teachersi
or for those already certified who want to add elementary, special education, ESL, or a|
secondary certification area to an existing certificate. '.
Certification in two or more areas of teacher preparation is possible; however, suchj
certification requires meticulous attention to scheduling and may require additional!
semesters. Elementary education majors who, as freshmen, begin to pursue elementary, spe-i
cial education, or ESL certifications, will be able to complete them within their four years:
of study, unless they add other elements to their studies, such as pursuing an additional
minor, double majoring, going abroad, etc. Careful and early scheduling can avoidi
misconceptions about such issues.
The Education Department is intent on preparing well-rounded and qualified graduates;
who will exercise genuinely professional and personal leadership roles in the schools and
communities where they will live and work.
In accord with the regulations set forth in Chapter 354, General Standards for the
Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators, the following criteria must be met b}^
all candidates who seek teacher certification at Lebanon Valley College: i
I. Admission to teacher certification candidacy is neither automatic nor synonymousi
with admission to the College or to the major. ,
II. All teacher candidates must be admitted to teacher certification candidacy by a for-j
mal and clearly delineated process that is distinct from admission to the College and/or to
the major.
in. Admission to teacher certification candidacy is contingent upon the completion of
these criteria: '
(1) completion of a minimum of 48 college credits;
(2) an overall GPA, after having completed 48 or more college credits, of at least 3.0;i
(3) completion of at least one English composition course;
(4) completion of one English or American literature course;
(5) completion of two college level mathematics courses; j
(6) passing scores on these PRAXIS Tests: PPST Reading; PPST: Writing; PPST:|
Mathematics. !
(7) completion of the Application for Admission to Teacher Certification!
Candidacy form, available from the major adviser.
IV. Those students who do not meet the above criteria may continue to pursue teacher
certification, even though they are not and cannot be considered candidates for teacher
certification until all of the above requirements have been met.
V. Once all of the above requirements have been met, the student must see his or her advi-'
sor to complete the Application for Admission to Teacher Certification Candidacy form,
VI. Students who are not formally admitted to teacher certification candidacy cannot stu-i
dent teach nor will they be able to be recommended for teacher certification upon graduation.
VII. Students who have been formally admitted to teacher certification candidacy, but;
who afterward fall below the required overall GPA of 3.0, may continue in the program;
however, they may not student teach unless and until they have achieved the required]
overall GPA of 3.0. I
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VIII. Students must have the required overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation in
order to be eligible for recommendation by the college for teacher certification.
Title II
In accordance with state and federal regulations, Lebanon Valley College regularly
reports the aggregate student data to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The
HEA- Title II 2003-2004 academic data (the last year of available data) shows the
Aggregate - Basic Skills institutional pass rate for the 78 students taking the assessment
to be 77/78 or 99 percent, the Aggregate - Academic Content Areas (math, English, biol-
ogy, etc.) pass rate for the 76 students taking the assessment to be 72/76 or 95 percent, and
the Aggregate - Teaching Special Populations (special education, ESL, etc.) pass rate for
the 16 students taking the assessment to be 16/16 or 100 percent. Many factors, such as
the number of students in the program, number of tests required for licensure, the number
of licensure candidates who complete all required exams before graduation, and the num-
ber of teacher certification candidates who actually take the licensure exams, affect the
overall College scores.
Education Program
Degree Requirements:
There is no major or minor in general education.
Courses in Education (EDU):
110. Foundations of Education. A study of the legal, social, historical and philosophical
foundations of American education correlated with a survey of the principles and theories of
influential educators. Includes required weekly field practicum (two hours per week
minimum). Limited to any student desiring teacher certification in any content area with an
approved PDE certification program or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
310. An Introduction to Exceptionalities in Children and Youth. An introduction to current
research and practices concerning the range of exceptionalities in children. The course
includes attention to policies, legislation, programs, methods and materials. Various resource
personnel are invited to address pertinent issues. The course includes a required weekly field
experience in local programs designed to meet the needs of exceptional children.
Prerequisites: limited to any student desiring teacher certification in any content area with
an approved PDE certitlcation program or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
346. Educational Technology and Instructional Media. An introduction to the educational
technologies used in the classroom based on the Pennsylvania Science and Technology
Standards. Among the topics covered are computer hardware, peripherals, and operating
systems; multimedia production; software evaluation and use; web page evaluation and
construction; and ethical and societal issues related to the use of technology. Prerequisites:
freshman or sophomore education majors or other certification candidates with permission
of the instructor. 3 credits.
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Elementary Education (Teacher Certification) Program
The Education Department is committed to preparing elementary education majors
who have a thorough grounding in the disciphnes they will teach within the context of a
strong liberal arts foundation. The program includes intensive training in the content and
methodologies of all elementary school subjects.
The field-centered component in the program requires extensive and carefully sequenced
opportunities to work with teachers and children in a variety of school settings during all
four years of preparation for teaching. The Education Department has established strong
relationships with local public, parochial and private schools. Majors spend an average of
two hours per week each semester in various classrooms, observing teachers and children,
aiding, tutoring, providing small-group and whole-class instruction, and completing
tasks on increasingly challenging levels of involvement. Student teacher candidates
spend the semester immediately preceding the student teaching semester with their assigned
cooperating teachers. Seniors spend the fall semester in full-time student teaching with
cooperating teachers who have been carefully chosen for that role. Additional opportunities
are provided for our students to work in nursery schools, child care centers, middle schools,
and in classes for exceptional children. J
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in elementary education.
Major: Elementary education majors must take: EDU 110, 310, 346; ELM 220, 250, 270,
280, 332, 341, 342, 344, 361, 362, 401 or ART 120, 499; GPY 111; HIS 125; two col-
lege-level mathematics courses, an English composition course, and an American or British
literature course; PSY 180 (52-56 credits).
Note: Students may graduate with the BS degree without completing student teaching.
Students who are pursuing teacher certification must also complete 12 credit hours of
ELM 440 Student Teaching in addition to completing all requirements for the major in
Elementary Education.
Courses in Elementary Education (ELM):
220. Music in the Elementary School. A course designed to aid elementary education
majors in developing music skills for the classroom, including the playing of instruments,
singing, using notation, listening, movement and creative applications. Limited to education
majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Music 220.]
250. Mathematics in the Elementary School. A study of basic preschool to sixth grade math-
ematical concepts with major emphasis on the NCTM and Pennsylvania Academic Standards
for Mathematics, the integration of media and technology, writing across the curriculum, stu-
dent assessments and exceptional children. Attention is given to the development of hands-
on teaching activities, simulations and experiences which can be utilized effectively with any
classroom population. Limited to education majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
270. Children's Literature. A study of the entire range of literature for children, from
infants through grade 8 based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading and
Language Arts. All categories of children's literature are experienced and studied, including
poetry, picture books, traditional literature, modern fantasy, realistic fiction, historical
fiction, nonfiction (biography, informational books, etc.), multicultural and international
literature. Attention is given to the essential values and crucial benefits of using children's
literature in the classroom and in the home. Controversies involving children's literature
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are discussed openly, with care given to a balanced examination of all such issues.
Prerequisite: limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
280. Field Practicum in the Elementary School. Supervised weekly field experiences
(two hours per week minimum) in appropriate school settings. Prerequisite: permission.
1-3 credits.
332. The Physical Sciences in the Elementary School. A study of basic concepts in general
science, earth and space science, physical and biological science, and environmental studies
based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology. The course
emphasizes the experiential nature of science in the elementary classroom with special
attention to materials, media and technology, writing across the curriculum, authentic
assessment, exceptional children, and methodologies appropriate for kindergarten through
sixth grade students. The course integrates a multidisciplined, whole language approach to
teaching physical and environmental science. Prerequisite: limited to education majors or
permission of instructor. 3 credits.
341. Teaching of Reading I. The main purpose of this course is to develop in students the
desire and the competence to help pupils become skillful, self-reliant, independent, and life-
long readers. Students will focus on theories of reading and the importance of emergent lit-
eracy. The reading concepts of phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency,
and comprehension will be explored in depth, as well as methods of evaluation and assess-
ment of the reading processes in the development of literacy. It is important that beginning
teachers of reading have a repertoire of many approaches and strategies as they begin their
teaching careers. During this course students will be exposed to effective strategies based in
valid research and methodology to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Prerequisite: ELM
270. Limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
342. Teaching of Reading II. The main purpose of this course is to continue to develop
in future teachers the desire and the competence to help their students become skillful,
self-reliant, independent, and willing readers who will continue to enrich their lives through
a habit of lifelong reading. The acquisition of reading can be influenced by the quality of
instruction in the classroom. Teachers must understand both the process of reading and the
process of learning to read. Those processes will be explored in depth. Students in this
course will continue to develop a personal philosophy about reading instruction that is con-
sistent with valid research and proven methodology. The essential place of children's litera-
ture as an integral part of reading instruction will be emphasized so that the students in the
course will be able to clearly demonstrate this in their own planning. Prerequisite: ELM
270, 341. Limited to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
344. Health Education in the Schools. Provides the background information and skills
teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education. The course includes
information on the six categories of risk behavior identified by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and
Technology. The course examines the objectives of Healthy People 2000. the eight compo-
nents in comprehensive school health, the Safe Schools Act. the National Health Education
Standards, comprehensive school health programs, the 10 content areas of health education,
and instructional strategies and materials appropriate to the teaching of health in today's
schools. Attention is given to the ethical, moral and religious issues often associated
with this area of the school curriculum. Prerequisite: limited to education majors or per-
mission of instructor. 3 credits.
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361. Language Arts in the Elementary School. The content, methods and materials for
teaching oral and written language beginning with early childhood: listening, speaking,
creative and practical writing, creative dramatics, handwriting, grammar and usage,
spelling, reading, thinking, visualizing and visually representing based on the
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading and Language Arts. The course empha-
sizes media and technology, authentic assessment and exceptional children's language
development. The course is designed to assist preservice teachers in helping children to
communicate effectively and responsibly through a process writing, whole language, lit-
erature based, multidisciplined approach to teaching. Writing process. Prerequisite: limit-
ed to education majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
362. Social Studies in the Elementary School. An examination of the content, methods
and role of social studies in the elementary school, beginning with early childhood, based
on the 10 Social Studies Strands of NCSS and the applicable Pennsylvania Academic
Standards. The curriculum is examined from two vantage points: the daily lives of chil-
dren as they relate to developing values and attitudes, and the planned study of people as
they live and have lived in our world. The development of a teaching unit and the exam-
ination of learning resources are required. Prerequisite: limited to education majors or per-
mission of instructor. 3 credits.
401. Art in the Elementary School. Introduction to creative art activity for children in ele-
mentary school. Topics covered include philosophical concepts, curriculum, evaluation,
and studio activity involving a variety of art media, techniques, and processes and are
based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Art. Prerequisite: limited to education
majors or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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440. Student Teaching. Each student spends an entire semester in an area school under
the supervision of a carefully selected cooperating teacher. Open to seniors or students
who are seeking certification and have been admitted to teacher certification candidacy
status. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to student teach. Prerequisites:
EDU 110, 310, 346; GPY 111; HIS 125; PSY 180; ELM 220, 250, 270, 280, 332, 341,
342, 344, 361, 362, 401 and permission of the Education Department faculty. 12 credits.
499. Senior Seminar. Special topics related to current concerns in education are
researched and presented by the students in the course. Issues related to teaching and to
further professional growth are explored. Teams of students are required to do extensive
research in an approved topic and to make a computer-based, multimedia presentation of
that research to the class. Prerequisite: limited to senior elementary education majors or
permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Geography Program
A course in geography is offered to acquaint students with the physical and cultural
aspects of the world in which they live and to introduce them to geography as a discipline.
Course in Geography (GPY):
111. Physical Geography and Its Impact. A survey of the physical aspects of the earth and
its impact on life as defined by the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Geography, the
Six Themes of Geography developed by the National Geography Standards and the 10
Social Studies Strands of NCSS. Attention is given to the solar system, the earth's
movements, climate, weather, landforms, ecology, environmental awareness, and the
processes that form and change the earth's surface. Students explore, through different
modes of media and technology and a variety of hands-on activities, the impact that phys-
ical geography has on their everyday lives. Prerequisite: elementary education major or
permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Secondary Teacher Certification Program
Students pursuing secondary teacher certification are prepared for teaching by com-
pleting an intensive program in the departmental major(s) of their choice in conjunction
with a carefully sequenced professional education component within the Education
Department. Both the major program and the professional education component are com-
pleted within the context of a strong foundation in the liberal arts.
Departmental majors may seek certification in art, biology, chemistry, English. French.
German, Spanish, mathematics, physics, social science, and citizenship education.
Candidates are provided with opportunities to observe and to teach in junior high, middle
school, and high school settings prior to the full-time student teaching semester. Cooperating
teachers are selected through a process involving College faculty, secondary school
personnel, and the student teachers, thus assuring the most beneficial placements possible.
Degree Requirements:
There is no major in education for those interested in secondary teaching. Students complete
the requirements in their chosen major and the designated professional education courses.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the chosen major. (Majors: art. biolo-
gy, chemistry, English. French. German. Spanish, mathematics, physics, psychology
[social science] and social studies [citizenship education].)
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Secondary' Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification must meet all
Chapter 354 requirements, complete the approved program in the chosen major and 21
credits in education courses, consisting of EDU 110, SED 430, SED 431 and SED 440.
SED 280 or SED 431 must be taken in the fall or spring semester immediately preceding
the student teaching semester. SED 280 should be taken at least twice prior to SED 440.
Courses in Secondary Education (SED):
280. Field Practicum in the Secondary School. Supervised field experiences in appropriate
school settings. Designed to offer practical experiences for prospective secondary teachers.
Prerequisites: permission. 1-3 credits.
430. Practicum and Methods I. A study of the basic principles and procedures for middle
school and secondary school classroom management and instruction. Prerequisites: EDU
110; secondary teacher certification candidate; junior status; approval of the instructor;
must be taken prior to SED 431 or SED 440. 3 credits.
431. Practicum and Methods II. A continuation of the basic principles and procedures for
middle school and secondary school classroom management and instruction.
Prerequisites: EDU 110; SED 280, 430; secondary teacher certification candidate; junior
or senior status; approval of the instructor; must be taken prior to SED 440. 3 credits.
440. Student Teaching. Students spend the entire semester in an area school under the
supervision of a cooperating teacher. Prerequisites: A cumulative grade point average of
3.0 and admission to teacher certification candidacy are required. (See Education
Department III 1-7.) EDU 110; SED 430, 431; open to seniors or students seeking certi-
fication only.
Note: It is strongly recommended that SED 430/43 1 be completed before taking SED 440.
Under no circumstances should other courses should be taken during the student teaching
semester except for SED 43 1 , if it has not been taken in the semester immediately pre-
ceding the student teaching semester. SED 431 or SED 280 (1 credit for four hours per
week in an assigned classroom with a cooperating teacher) should be taken in the semes-
ter immediately preceding the student teaching semester.
Special Education Certification Program
Cognitive, Behavior, Physical/Health
Disabilities (CBP/HD)
The Special Education Program operates in conjunction with the Elementary, Music
Education, or Secondary Education Programs. Students complete a full sequence of
course work in their majors in addition to their specialized course work in special educa-
tion. Student teaching experiences are provided in two settings: one in a regular school
setting and the second in a special education setting. Program graduates are certified to
teach in regular elementary, music education, or secondary school programs and in special
education programs for students with mental retardation, learning disabilities, behavior
disorders, autism, orthopedic impairments, or multiple disabilities, grades K through 12.
Students pursuing special education certification must at the same time be seeking
either elementary, music education, or secondary teacher certification. Special education
certification cannot be taken apart from one of these other areas.
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Post-baccalaureate candidates who already have a currently valid teaching certificate
may apply for admission to the special education program. Each candidate's credentials
will be reviewed on an individual basis to ensure adequate preparation for admission to
the special education program.
Each course in the program includes mandatory weekly field experiences in a special
education setting over the course of the entire semester. One half of the student teaching
semester will be completed in a special education setting.
Degree Requirements:
There is no major in special education. Students complete the requirements in their majors
and in the chosen area of certification relative to that major and the required courses in
special education.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the chosen major. (Majors: art, biolo-
gy, chemistry, elementary, English, French, German, Spanish, mathematics, music educa-
tion, physics, psychology [social science] and the social studies [citizenship education].)
Courses in Special Education (EDU):
310. An Introduction to Exceptionalities in Children and Youth. An introduction to current
research and practices concerning the range of exeptionalities in children. The course
includes attention to policies, legislation, programs, methods and materials. Various resource
personnel are invited to address pertinent issues. The course includes a required weekly field
experience in local programs designed to meet the needs of exceptional children.
Prerequisites: limited to students enrolled in PDE approval certification programs or per-
mission of the instructor. 3 credits.
311. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Special Education and Included Settings
I. Addresses the diagnosis of and the necessary adaptations to the learning needs of
exceptional students, preschool through grade 12. The development and application of
curricula, methodologies and classroom practices to respond to the strengths and needs of
students with various needs will be developed and applied in real settings. All areas of the
various kindergarten through grade 12 curricula, as well as life skills instruction, will be
addressed. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education setting.
EDU 311 is writing process. Prerequisites: EDU 110, 310. 3 credits.
312. Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Special Education and Included Settings
II. Addresses the diagnosis of and the necessary adaptations to the learning needs of
exceptional students, preschool through grade 12. The development and application of cur-
ricula, methodologies and classroom practices to respond to the strengths and needs of stu-
dents will be developed and applied in real settings. All areas of the various kindergarten
through grade 12 curricula will be addressed. Includes a required weekly field experi-
ence in a special education setting. Prerequisite: EDU 110, 310, 311. 3 credits.
313. Managing Instructional and Behavioral Components in Special Education and
Included Classrooms. The absolute necessity of knowing how. when, why and the w hat
of dealing effectively with students who have special learning needs will be addressed in
this course. Ways of observing, of recording and of responding to student behaviors will
be developed. Intervention strategies will be studied and evaluated. Classroom management
will be analyzed and reflectively applied. Includes a required weekly field experience in
a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, 310. 311, 312. 3 credits.
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314. Assessment, Evaluation, and Response Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities.
Special education professionals need to use caution in the assessment process and in
making educational decisions. There continues to be a need to understand the consequences
of labeling and segregating individual students. This course will address the assessment
process in light of current research and legislation concerning special education, with
attention to recent state and federal legislation and revised mandates. This course also
focuses on curriculum based assessments and performance based assessments used to
evaluate the rate and quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher instruction
on an ongoing basis. Includes a required weekly field experience in a special education
setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, 310, 311, 312, 313. 3 credits.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The ESL Program operates in conjunction with the Elementary, Music Education, or
Secondary Education Programs. Students complete a full sequence of course work in their
major in addition to their specialized course work in ESL. Field experiences in ESL set-
tings are provided throughout the program. Program graduates are certified to teach in
regular elementary, music education, or secondary programs and are qualified to apply for
Program Specialist Certification for ESL.
Students pursuing ESL program specialist certification must at the same time be seek-
ing either elementary, music education, or secondary teacher certification. ESL certifica-
tion cannot be taken apart from one of these other areas.
Post-baccalaureate candidates who already have a currently valid teaching certificate
may apply for admission to the ESL program. Each candidate's credentials will be
reviewed on an individual basis to ensure adequate preparation for admission to the ESL
program. Each course in the program with the exception of EDU 320, includes mandato-
ry field experiences in an ESL setting.
Degree Requirements: There is no major in ESL. Students complete the requirements in
their majors and in the chosen area of certification relative to that major and the required
courses in ESL.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the chosen major. (Majors: art, biology,
chemistry, elementary, English, French, German, Spanish, mathematics, music education,
physics, psychology [social science] and social studies [citizenship education]).
Courses in ESL (EDU)
320. Foundations of Language. This course will introduce to students the foundations of
language, including syntactic, lexical, phonetic, phonological, and morphological
components, with a focus on the English language. It will also review and discuss major
theories of first and second language acquisition. Prerequisites: course restricted to
elementary or secondary certification candidates, in-service teachers seeking a Program
Specialist Certification for ESL, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
EDU 324. Teaching ESL/Materials Development. A course that focuses on the teaching
of English to speakers of other languages. Specifically, the course explores the multidi-
mensional nature of the teacher as a learner of teaching, the contexts within which teach-
ing occurs, and the activities and content of secondary language teaching and learning.
Throughout the semester students engage in a range of theoretical, pedagogical, and
reflective activities. The course includes a required two-hour-per-week field experience in
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local programs designed to meet the needs of the ESL student. Prerequisites: EDU 320,
course restricted to elementary or secondary certification candidates, in-5ervice teachers
seeking a Program Specialist Certification for ESL, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
EDU 328. Assessment and Performance. An assessment course with an emphasis on
developing and using varieties of multiple assessments for levels/stages of language pro-
ficiency, acquisition, and social and subject matter learning. Students become familiar
with current Pennsylvania Department of Education approved assessments. The course
exposes students to school support services for ESL students such as: "intake" or initial
screening, LEA systems for intervention for ESL students "at-risk" of learning problems
and Instructional Support Teams (1ST). School support policies for the protection of ESL
students in 1ST or team staffings and LEA models for providing instruction in inclusive
settings are also presented and discussed. This course will also examine support services
that actively recruit culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families for helping to
develop and assist in these services. Models of program evaluation using PDE approved
assessment instruments for ESL students will be explained. The course includes a required
two-hour-per-week field experience in local programs designed to meet the needs of the
ESL student. Prerequisites: EDU 324, course restricted to elementary or secondary certi-
fication candidates, in-service teachers seeking a Program Specialist Certification for
ESL, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
EDU 332. Cultural Awareness - Language, Culture and the Classroom. The course pro-
vides important connections between theory and practice. Students investigate the tech-
nology and resources available for the teaching of ESL. Applications of "best practices"
to classroom settings are an integral component of the course. The course includes a
required two-hour-per-week field experience in local programs designed to meet the needs
of the ESL student. Prerequisites: EDU 324, EDU 328, course restricted to elementary or
secondary certification candidates, in-service teachers seeking a Program Specialist
Certification for ESL, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Faculty
Susan L. Atkinson, professor of education.
Ed.D., Temple University.
She teaches method courses in mathematics, science, and language arts, plus courses in chil-
dren's literature and physical geography. Supervises student teachers. Her research interests
are in the area of matching student/teacher learning styles to increase academic achieve-
ment. Her interests include multidisciplined curricula, classroom management, and early
childhood education. She is the advisor for the College's professional teaching organization,
which includes secondary, elementary and music education majors.
Cheryl L. George, associate professor of education.
Ph.D., University of North Texas.
She serves as the director of special education and is responsible for the operation,
coordination and continued development of the program. She teaches courses in special
education and is the department liaison with special education administrators and teachers
in the intermediate units and in the school districts of the surrounding areas. She oversees
course-required field experiences and supervises student teachers in special education
settings. She serves as a resource in special education matters for faculty and students
involved in teacher certification, especially within the education department.
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Donald E. Kline, associate professor of education. Chairperson. '
Ed.D., Lehigh University.
He teaches courses in educational technology and secondary methodology and supervis-
es student teachers. He serves as the director of instructional design and technology in the
department to develop and promote the integration of the computer and other instruction-
al media in all phases of teacher preparation.
Dale E. Summers, professor of education.
Ed.D., Ball State University.
He teaches courses in educational foundations, elementary social studies, and senior semi-
nar. He serves as supervisor of student teachers and helps to monitor pre-student teaching
field experiences. He maintains a particular interest in special education for the emotionally
disturbed at both the elementary and secondary level.
Linda L. Summers, assistant professor of education.
M.A., Ball State University.
She serves as the director of elementary and secondary field experiences for the Education
Department. She teaches courses in language arts, social studies, and health. She super-
vises elementary and secondary student teachers. Areas of interest in education include
early childhood education, thematic approaches to learning, the use of integrated curricu-
lum, and cooperative learning.
Karen Walker, assistant professor of education.
Ed.D., Bowling Green State University.
She teaches courses in educational foundations, secondary methods, supervises student
teachers, and monitors pre-student teaching field experiences. She is extremely interested
in how to meet the needs of every student through the utilization of brain based learning
research, differentiated instruction, learning styles, and multiple intelligences. An area of
particular interest is middle level education and how studens at that age learn and respond
to the world around them.
M. Jane Yingling, assistant professor of education.
Ph.D., Marywood University.
She serves as assistant to the director of special education. She teaches courses in both
special education and elementary education, oversees required field experiences, and
supervises student teachers. Her areas of interest include working with children with mild
to moderate learning disabilites, inclusion, and brain-based learning and resiliency.
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English Program
The major in English introduces students to the humanistic study of language. While
English majors may choose to concentrate in literature, communications, theater or sec-
ondary education, the basis for all concentrations is the study of literature. All majors learn
the skills of clear, concise and correct expression as well as of effective collection, organ-
ization and presentation of material. Such study prepares the student for graduate work in
literature or communications, or for professional study in such fields as law and theology.
Graduates of the Department of English are also prepared to work in journalism, teaching,
editing, public relations, publishing, advertising, theater, and business.
Independent study and Departmental Honors: Juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.00
GPA, who wish to study and in-depth topic that is not covered in any offered courses may
choose to take an independent study. For every semester hour of credit, the student must
complete at least 45 clock hours of time working on what should ultimately result in a final
formal document. Students aree responsible for completing the necessary application forms,
which are available in the registrar's office, and finding a professor to oversee their progress.
Students may enroll in a maximum of three credit hours per independent study in any
one semester. A maximum of six credit hours in independent study may be used toward
the graduation requirements.
English majors with a minimum 3.50 GPA at the end of their junior year also may
choose to apply for departmental honors in conjunction with an independent study. A max-
imum of six credit hours may be earned toward independent study. Details are available
from the department chairperson.
The English Department offers minors in literature, communications, and theater.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in English.
Major: Core requirements: ENG 120 ; three from 221-229 (at least two of the three must
be from 221-226); 321; 341 or 342 (18 credits). Students must choose one of the con-
centrations below in addition to the core.
Literature concentration: Three additional survey courses (ENG 221-229); 370; three
from among 330, 350, 390-literature (21 credits).
Communications concentration: ENG 099, 140; five additional communications courses,
at least two of which must be at the 300 level (201 or 202, 210-218, 310-315. 390-com-
munications); at least three credits of 400 (21 credits).
Theater concentration: ENG 201-204; three credits of 301; two additional drama-related
courses from among the following: 330, 341 or 342, 350, 390 (literature), 400 (21 credits).
Secondary Education concentration: One additional survey course from ENG 221-229
(the total of four surveys must include at least three from 221-226); two from among 201.
213, and 218; three from among 330, 350, 370, 390 (literature); and 360 (21 credits).
To be certified by the state, secondary education concentrators must also complete EDU
110; SED 280, 430, 431, and 440 (minimum cumulafive GPA 3.0, as required by PDE).
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Minor (Literature): ENG 120; 221 or 222; two from 225-229; two additional 300-level
literature courses (18 credits).
Minor (Communications): ENG 120, 140, 221 or 222; three additional communications
courses (201-218, 310-315, 390-communications) (18 credits).
Minor (Theater): ENG 120; one from 201 or 202, or three credits of 301; 203 or 204; 341 or
342; six additional credits to be selected in consultation with the student's adviser (18 credits).
Courses in English (ENG):
099. Internship Portfolio. A formal collection of the student's completed communications-ori-
ented work, to be submitted to the department as part of the student's formal request to take
ENG 400 (Litemship). Offered every semester. 0 credits. ^
111, 112. English Communications I, II. Both semesters help the student find her or his
own voice within the demands and expectations of public expression. Both courses
emphasize the development of clear, organized and rhetorically effective written prose.
112 also emphasizes speaking, reading and research skills. Prerequisite for 112: 111, FYS
100 or permission of chairperson. 3 credits.
120. Introduction to Literature. An introduction to literary genres and to the basic
methodology, terminology and concepts of the study of literature. Usually offered every
semester. 3 credits.
140. Introduction to Mass Communications. An introduction to career-oriented uses of lan-
guage and to the skills used universally by reporters, editors, advertising copywriters, pub-
lic relations personnel and technical writers. Usually offered every semester. 3 credits.
201. Introduction to Acting. The development of skills in speech and movement through
the use of theater games and improvisations. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
202. Advanced Acting. An exploration of the relationship between the actor and the text
through script analysis and the performance of scenes and mononlogues. Usually offered
spring semester. 3 credits.
203. Stagecraft: Technical Skills. Instruction in the mechanics of backstage theater
operations, including lighting as well as set and property construction. Usually offered
alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
204. Theater Production and Performance. Instruction in all aspects of producing and
performing a full-length play. Usually offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
210. Management Communications. The development of writing, speaking and listening
skills for business management. Prerequisite: ENG 111 and 112, or permission of the
instructor. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
213. Journalism. The development of the basic skills of journalistic writing such as
interviewing, covering meetings, gathering and reporting news and writing features
according to standard formats and styles. The course also covers legal and ethical
aspects of journalism. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 111 and 112, or permission
of the instructor. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
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214. Creative Writing: Poetiy. A workshop in writing poetry. Usually offered alternate fall
semesters. 3 credits.
215. Creative Writing: Fiction. A workshop in writing short fiction. Usually offered alternate
fall semesters. 3 credits.
216. Technical Applications in Writing. The development of writing, speaking and
illustrating skills to convey specialized, often technical information to a non-technical
audience. Prerequisite: ENG 1 1 1 and 112 or permission of the instructor. Usually offered
alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
218. Oral Communication. Introduction to informative, persuasive and other types of oral
communication, with emphasis on the student's own performance as well as the judgment
of others' performance. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
221. Survey of American Literatiire I. A survey of selected major American authors from the
colonial period to about 1900. Writing process. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
222. Survey of American Literatiire II. A survey of selected major American authors from
about 1900 to the present. Writing process. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits.
225. Survey of English Literature I. A survey of selected major English authors from the
Middle Ages to about 1800. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3
credits.
226. Survey of English Literature II. A survey of selected major English authors from about
1800 to the present. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
227. World Literature I. A survey of selected major writers from earliest literate history
to about A.D.I 000. This course includes literature from western Europe and non- western
cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
228. World Literature II. A survey of selected major writers from about A.D. 1000 to about
1800. This course includes literature from western Europe and non-western cultures.
Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits.
229. World Literature III. A survey of selected major writers from about 1800 to the
present. The course includes literature from Europe and Russia, as well as non-western
cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
301. Acting Lab. A workshop that meets once a week to explore specific issues in acting:
course content changes every semester. Usually offered every semester. 1 credit.
310. Advanced Journalism. Enhancement of basic journalistic skills by reading and writ-
ing longer investigative and feature articles. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 213.
Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
312. Writing for Radio and TV. Theory and technique of writing news and features for
broadcast media. Editing and rewriting press association dispatches, gathering local news,
recording interviews, and preparing newscasts and feature programs. Usually offered
alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
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313. Advertising Copy and Layout. Principles and techniques of copywriting; selection
and presentation of sales points; creative strategy in production of layouts. Usually offered
alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
314. Public Relations. Purposes and methods of modem public relations as practiced by
business and industry, organizations and institutions, trades and professions. Planning of
promotional campaigns. Prerequisite: ENG 213, or permission of the instructor. Usually
offered alternate fall semesters. 3 credits.
575. Editing. Editing theory and exercises in copyreading, rewriting and headlining.
Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 213, or permission of the instructor. Usually offered
alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
321. History and Grammar of the English Language. An examination of the evolution
of English phonology, morphology, syntax and vocabulary, including current conventions
and usage. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
330. Literary Genres. A study of one of the various forms of literature, such as the nar-
rative poem, the lyric poem, the novel, the short story, drama, film, the essay, biography,
and autobiography. The genre will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for
credit when it involves a genre the student has not previously studied. Writing process.
Prerequisite: Eng 120 or a 200-level survey (221-229). Usually offered every semester. 3
credits.
341. Shakespeare I. A concentrated study of early Shakespearean drama, especially the
comedies and the histories. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey
(221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
342. Shakespeare II. A concentrated study of late Shakespearean drama, especially the
tragedies and the romances. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey
(221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
350. Major Authors. Intensive study of one or two major American or British authors.
Recent subjects have included Faulkner, Joyce, Woolf, O'Connor, Morrison, Chaucer,
Milton, Pound, and Williams. The authors will vary from semester to semester. May be
repeated for credit. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey (221-229).
Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of English in Secondary Schools. The teaching of writing and Uterature
in the junior high and high school classroom, exploring literary, pedagogical, and composi-
tion theory as they apply to actual teaching practice. Writing process. Prerequisites: ENG 120
and EDU 110. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits.
370. Literary Theory and Its Applications. Consideration of fundamental questions such
as the definition of literature, the value of literature, and the validity of the literary canon.
Provides an introduction to a variety of critical approaches to literary interpretation, on
both a theoretical and practical level. Prerequisite: ENG 120. Usually offered alternate
spring semesters. 3 credits.
380. Politics and the Mass Media. One of the goals of this course is to encourage students
to think about the impact of the mass media on the political process and vice versa.
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Students will read texts whose authors attempt to prove their theories concerning the
extent and nature of the impacts mass media and politics have on each other. We will con-
sider the history of the interaction between politics and media, and we will examine how
emerging technologies are changing the face of political communication in the United
States. Prerequisites: One of the following, ENG 140; HIS 125, 126, 127; PSC 100, 110,
or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Practical and professional work experience, on or off campus, related to the
student's career interests, involving both on-site and faculty supervision. Generally lim-
ited to juniors and seniors. All internships are graded pass/fail. Prerequisites: ENG 099; per-
mission of the chairperson; application form from registrar's office must be completed prior
to registration. 1-12 credit hours.
Faculty
Philip A. Billings, professor of English.
Ph.D., Michigan State University.
He teaches courses in world and American literature as well as poetry and fiction writing.
His publications include poems and articles in various magazines as well as three books
of poems.
Marie G. Bongiovanni, professor of English. Chairperson.
M.L.A., University of Pennsylvania.
She teaches courses in travel writing, magazine writing, environmental literature, and
communications. Experienced in journalism, public relations, and freelance writing, she
has published one book and numerous articles and essays in national magazines.
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Gary Grieve-Carlson, professor of English.
Ph.D., Boston University.
He teaches courses in American Uterature, American studies, Greek myth, and grammar.
He has been a Fulbright Junior Lecturer in Germany and has pubUshed on American
cultural criticism and 20th-century poetry. Serving as director of general education, he
organizes the yearly colloquium and supervises the fu-st-year seminars.
John P. Kearney, professor of English.
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
He teaches courses in Shakespeare, English literature, and technical writing, as well as an
interdisciplinary course in revolutions. He is a Victorian literature scholar who is working
on Charles Dickens and George Eliot.
Walter E. Labonte, instructor in English. Supervisor of interns.
M.A., Northeastern University.
He serves the department as supervisor of interns and director of the College Writing
Center. He teaches courses in writing, literature, management communications, and the
teaching of English in the secondary schools. He is a published writer.
Mary K. Pettice, associate professor of English.
Ph.D., University of Houston.
She teaches courses in journalism, creative writing, and English and American literature.
Experienced in the newspaper and publishing worlds, she has also published poetry and
short stories. She also advises students involved with La Vie Collegienne, the College
newspaper.
Kevin B. Pry, assistant professor of English.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
Dramaturge for local theater companies, he teaches courses in acting, world literature,
dramatic literature, and theater production. He also advises Wig and Buckle, the student
drama club.
Jeffrey J. Ritchie, assistant professor of English.
Ph.D., Arizona State University.
He teaches courses in technical writing, digital communications, and British literature. He
has published on British literature and currently serves on the executive committee of the
MLA Scottish literature discussion group.
Catherine M. Romagnolo, assistant professor of English.
Ph.D., University of Maryland.
She teaches courses in American literature, women's literature, and various forms of writ-
ing. She has published on topics such as American literature and narrative theory and is
working on a project on narrative beginnings.
Frances S. Seeger, lecturer in English.
M.A., M.B.A., American University.
Experienced in major market television peoduction and writing, she teaches courses in
broadcast journalism, mass communications, public relations, and documentary film.
She also advises students involved with WLVC, the College radio station.
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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The study of a foreign language has three aims: to develop fluency in the basic com-
munication skills, to provide an understanding of the cultural heritage of the people who
use the language, and to understand language as the fundamental medium by which
humankind thinks and interacts.
The Department of Foreign Languages prepares the language major for a career in a
variety of fields: teaching, diplomatic and government service, foreign trade, business,
and social service. For many of these careers the study of a foreign language is often com-
bined with majors in other disciplines.
The department encourages students to avail themselves of the College's opportunities
for foreign travel and study, particularly Lebanon Valley College programs in Cologne,
Germany; Montpellier, France; and Salamanca, Spain.
The Department of Foreign Languages offers majors in French, German and Spanish,
secondary teacher certification in foreign language, as well as minors in the three languages.
Foreign Languages Program
Degree Requirements:
Majors are offered in French, German and Spanish.
Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certification: In addition to majoring in a language,
students seeking elementary or secondary certification in a foreign language must take
FLG 360 and 21 credits in education courses, including EDU 110 and SED 430, 431 and
ELM or SED 440.
360. The Teaching of Foreign Language in Schools. A comprehensive study of modem
teaching methods, with emphasis on practicing basic classroom skills for elementary through
secondary school level instruction. Prerequisite: FTW 202, GMN 202, or SPA 202. 3 credits.
Courses in Italian (ITA):
101, 102. Elementary Italian I, II. Introductory courses in Italian. Aimed at developing
basic communicative proficiency in Italian. Also offers insights into Italian-speaking cul-
tures. 3 credits.
French Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in French.
Major: 27 credits in French above the intermediate level including FRN 340 and at least
6 of which must be in 400-level writing process courses. For teaching certification. FLG
360 is required.
Minor: 18 credits in French above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversa-
tion and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.
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Our program in Montpellier, France, is designed for students with varying abilities in
French. This program is located at the University of Montpellier in southern France near
the Mediterranean Sea. Students are placed in courses at their level of language expertise.
All courses will be in French.
Courses in French (FRN):
101, 102. Elementary French I, II. Introductory courses in French. Aimed at developing
basic communicative proficiency in French. Also offers insights into French-speaking
cultures. 3 credits.
201, 202. Intermediate French I, II. Review of material typically covered in a fu-st-year
French course. Aimed at building students' proficiency in all four language skills — Ustening,
speaking, reading and writing — and at enhancing their knowledge of the cultures of French-
speaking people. Prerequisite: FRN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken French. Discussions on a wide
range of topics related to French life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or
equivalent. 3 credits.
310. Advanced Grammar and Composition. Intensive practice in written French.
Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on
contemporary French writing and issues. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
320. Business French. A study of the language of business and business practices of
France and French-speaking countries. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
340. The Sounds of French: Intensive Listening Comprehension Skills. An intensive
listening comprehension class in which students are exposed to, and tested in, many regis-
ters of spoken French: stories, lectures, movies, advertising, radio, television, conversation,
announcements, instructions, etc. The objective is to provide students with a listening
immersion in the Francophone world and a foundation in French linguistics and phonetics.
Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
350. French Culture and Civilization. An overview of French and Francophone cultures,
history, and geography, with special focus on current issues. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
360. Culture and Civilization of the Francophone Countries. This course explores the
culture and civilization of Francophone countries outside of France, countries where
French is one of the languages spoken and where it is the main vehicle of literature and
culture. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
410. French Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. A study of medieval French
literature to 1600. Works from the medieval epic and courtly romance through Renaissance
philosophical essays. Development of advanced communicative skills through literature wiU
be promoted. Writing process. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
420. French Literature of the 17th and the 18th Centuries. A study of the spirit and
principal authors of French Classicism (with a special emphasis on the theater of
Comeille, Racine, and Moliere) and the main ideological currents of the 18th century,
with a special emphasis on the writers of the Enlightenment and their role in the transition
from the old to the new regime (Voltaire, Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau, FAbbe
Prevost, Marivaux). Prerequisite: FRN 202. Writing process. 3 credits.
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430. French Literature of 19th Century. A study of the main ideological and literary
currents of the 19th centuries; Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism. Emphasis on the
works of Flaubert, Balzac, Zola, Maupassant, Baudelaire, and others. Prerequisite: FRN
202. Writing process. 3 credits.
440. French Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries. A study of contemporary society as
reflected in the literary evolution from Proust to the Nouveau Roman and le theatre de
I'Absurde. Such writers as Giraudoux, Anouilh, Malraux, Sartre, Camus, lonesco and
Becket will be studied. Writing process. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
450. Modern Theatre and Poetry of France. A study of theater and poetry of the 19th and
20th centuries. Writing process. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
German Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in German.
Major: 27 credits in German above the intermediate level, including GMN 340 and at
least 6 of which must be in 400 level writing process courses. For teaching certification,
FLG 360 is required.
Minor: 18 credits in German above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation
and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.
Our program in Cologne, Germany, allows students to complete a full year of intermediate
German in one semester. Students also enroll in a German reading course or courses in
German civilization taught in English.
Courses in German (GMN):
101, 102. Elementary German I, II. Introductory courses in German. Aimed at developing
basic communicative proficiency in German. Also offers insights into German-speaking
cultures. 3 credits.
201, 202. Intermediate German I, II. Review of material typically covered in a first-year
German course. Aimed at building students' proficiency in all four language skills —
listening, speaking, reading and writing — and at enhancing their knowledge of the cultures
of German- speaking people. Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
203, 204; 303, 304; 403, 404. Language and Culture I, II. An immersion course on
three levels offered in Cologne, Germany. German in context with a grammar review, prac-
tical exercises and discussion of cultural issues. Placement determined in Cologne.
Prerequisite: GMN 102 or equivalent. 3 credits.
300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken German. Discussions on a
wide range of topics related to German life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: GMN
202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
301. Advanced Grammar and Composition. Intensive practice in written German.
Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on con-
temporary German writing and issues. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
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310. Germany Today. Describes the chief characteristics of present-day German society.
Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
320. Business German. A study of the language of business and business practices of
Germany and German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
330. German Short Fiction. A reading course in the Cologne program for the intermediate
student. Study of short texts to develop more advanced skills and introduce the techniques
of literary analysis. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
340. The Sounds of German: Intensive Listening Comprehension. A listening compre-
hension class presenting spoken German from a variety of sources and in various regis-
ters. In addition, the course introduces Germanic linguistics and the comparative phonet-
ics of English and German. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
350. German Culture and Civilization. An overview of German culture, history, and
geography. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
370. Techniques of Translation and Interpretation. Emphasizes the skills needed for
accurate and idiomatic translation of German texts into English and English into
German. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
410. Readings in German. Works of fiction and nonfiction selected to explore a partic-
ular topic or theme. Students may repeat this course for credit. Writing process. Prerequisite:
GMN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
460. Lyric Poetry. A study of German song from minnesang to contemporary rock.
Involves both texts and music as appropriate. Writing process. Prerequisite: GMN 202 or
equivalent. 3 credits.
Spanish Program
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish.
Major: 30 credits in Spanish above the intermediate level; at least 9 credits must be in
400-level writing process courses. At least 15 credits must be obtained at LVC. The 30
credits must include SPA 340, SPA 300 (or two language courses in Salamanca), SPA 310
(or a composition course in Salamanca), SPA 350 (or a combination of two courses in
Salamanca, SPA 390, History of Spain; SPA 390, Spanish Art; SPA 390, Music and
Traditions of Spain), SPA 360.
Minor: 1 8 credits in Spanish above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation
and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.
Our program in Spain is located in the university city of Salamanca. Students take courses in
Spanish language, history, civilization, economics, and art at the Colegio de Espaiia.
Courses in Spanish (SPA):
101, 102. Elementary Spanish I, II. Introductory courses in Spanish. Aimed at develop-
ing basic communicative proficiency in Spanish. Also offers insights into Hispanic cul-
tures. 3 credits.
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201, 202. Intermediate Spanish I, II. Begins with a review of material typically cov-
ered in a first-year Spanish course followed by further development of proficiency in all
four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing. Also aims to enhance stu-
dents' knowledge of the cultures of Hispanic peoples. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or equiva-
lent. 3 credits.
211. Spanish for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Introduction to the technical
vocabulary of physical therapy needed to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
One hour of conversation and mock patient-therapist sessions per week. Prerequisite: SPA
202 or equivalent. 2 credits. [Cross-listed as Physical Therapy 710.]
300. Advanced Conversation. Intensive practice in spoken Spanish. Discussions on a
wide range of topics related to Spanish and Latin American life and contemporary society.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
310. Advanced Grammar and Composition. Discussion of more complex grammatical
structures. Intensive practice in written Spanish. Development of advanced writing skills
through composition assignments based on contemporary issues. Writing process.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
320. Business Spanish. A study of the language of business and business practices.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
340. The Sounds of Spanish: Intensive Listening Comprehension. An intensive listening
comprehension class in which students are exposed to, and tested in, many registers of
spoken Spanish. The objective is to provide students with a listening immersion in the
Hispanic world and a foundation in Spanish linguistics and phonetics. Prerequisite: SPA 202
or equivalent. 3 credits.
350. Spanish Culture and Civilization. An overview of Spanish culture, history and geog-
raphy, with special focus on current issues. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
360. Latin-American Cultures and Civilizations. An overview of Latin American cultures,
history and geography, with special focus on current issues. Foreign studies. Prerequisite:
SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
370. Techniques of Translation and Interpretation. Studies methods of translation and
interpretation. Oral and written texts will be used to work both from Spanish to English
and English to Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
410. Spanish Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. A study of the outstanding
works of the period. Writing process. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
420. Spanish Literature of the Golden Age. A study of the major works of the period.
Writing process. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
430. Spanish Literature and the 18th and 19th Centuries. Readings from the
Enlightenment in Spain and an examination of the major works of romanticism and real-
ism. Writing process. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
440. Spanish Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries. A study of the literary movement
of the century, starting with the Generation '98 and modernism. Writing process.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
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450. Latin-American Literatiire of the 20th and 21st Centuries. A study of the important
writers of the century, with emphasis on recent developments. Writing process.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
460. The Age of Discovery. An examination of native cultures before 1492, the arrival of
Spanish explorers and their effect on these native populations. Foreign Studies. Writing
process. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.
Faculty
Jean-Marc Braem, assistant professor of French.
Ph.D., Princeton University.
Braem teaches courses on all levels of Francophone language, culture and civilization. He
has written on censorship in French literature and the instructional use of films in French.
Dolores Buttry, assistant professor of German and French.
Ph.D. University of Illinois. Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh.
Buttry teaches courses at all levels in both French and German. She has published
extensively on the Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun and the 12th-century Anglo-Norman
poet Wace.
Diane M. Iglesias, professor of Spanish.
Ph.D., City University of New York.
Iglesias teaches courses in Spanish language, culture, civilization, and literature. She has
published articles and presented numerous papers on Medieval and Golden Age Spanish
literature at international conferences.
Maria Mielgo-Castro, assistant professor of Spanish.
M.A., University of Exeter, England.
Mielgo-Castro teaches Spanish language and literature. She specializes in 19th-century
Spanish Romantic literature.
James W. Scott, professor of German.
Ph.D., Princeton University.
Scott teaches German and courses in the culture, civilization and literature of German-
speaking countries. His most recent scholarly presentations have ranged from Kafka's
short fiction to cabaret in the GDR and communicative testing. At present he is preparing
a new translation of Iwein, an Arthurian epic by Hartmann von Aue.
Rosa Tezanos-Pinto, associate professor of Spanish.
Ph.D., University of Miami.
Tezanos-Pinto teaches courses in Spanish language, Hispanic culture, and literature. She
researches the poetic and narrative works of the 20th-century Caribbean and Hispanic- j
American female writers. She has published essays on critical theory and literary language
and has presented papers at conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin
America.
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Angel T. Tuninetti, associate professor of Spanish. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Washington University. *
Tuninetti teaches Spanish language classes and Latin American culture, history and lit-
erature. His special interests are South American travel literature of the colonial and
19th-century periods, and Pre-Columbian civilizations. He has published a book and
articles in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, and has presented papers at international
conferences in the United States, Argentina, Mexico, and France.
Theresa Bowley, adjunct instructor in French.
M.A., Middlebury College.
Bowley teaches French language at the elementary and intermediate level.
Rita M. Gargotta, adjunct instructor in Spanish and Italian.
M.A., West Chester University.
Gargotta teaches Italian language at the elementary level, and Spanish at the elementary
and intermediate level.
Barbara Nissman-Cohen, adjunct instructor in French.
M.A., Montclair State College.
"^Jissman-Cohen teaches French language at the elementary level.
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DEPARTMENT OF fflSTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
As disciplines, history and political science are closely related. Many students choose
a double major or a major/minor combination. Others combine a history or political
science major with a major or minor in fields such as economics, foreign languages,
philosophy or religion, English, or business. Students in these majors also may choose tc
work towards certification in Citizenship Education.
History Program
By examining human behavior in the past, the study of history can help people bettei
understand themselves and others. Students of history also learn how to gather and analyze
information and present their conclusions in clear, concise language.
An undergraduate degree in history can lead to a career in teaching at the college or high
school level, law, government, politics, the ministry, museums and libraries, journalism oi
editing, historical societies and archives, historical communications, or a number of othei
professions.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in history.
Major: History 101, 103, 104, 105, 125, 126, 250; six upper division courses (above the
100 level), including one each in American, European, and Latin American or non-Westerr
history, and three electives; and 499. Two of the six upper division courses must be at the
300 level (40 credits).
Secondary Education Concentration: Students shall successfully complete the histor)
major plus HIS 360, The Teaching of Citizenship Education in Secondary Schools
Students shall also complete the Citizenship Education core, a second math course, ar
English or American literature course, and 21 credits of secondary education courses
including EDU 110, SED 280, 430, 431, and 440. Students apply to the certification pro-
gram after completing at least 48 credits (including the math and English courses) with £
3.0 grade point average, and must maintain that average in order to be certified.
Minor: HIS 101, 103, 104 or 105, 125, 126, 250; two electives, at least one of which must
be at the 300 level (22 credits).
Historical Communications Program
The History Department offers a historical communications program in conjunction with
the English Department, described on page 77. The major in historical communications is
an interdisciplinary program that provides the opportunity for interested students to engage
in a comprehensive study of both history and communications and their interconnectedness,
The program is designed to prepare students for professional research, writing and editing
positions in such fields as radio, television, motion pictures, cable, popular history
magazines, theatrical history, and oral history. Lebanon Valley College is one of the ver>*
few colleges to offer such a major.
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Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in historical communications.
Major: fflS 101, 103, 104, 125, 126, 202, 250, 251, 400; one 200 or 300 level course each
n American, European, and Latin American or non-Western history; ENG 140, 213, 216,
310; and one from ENG 204, 312, 315 (49 credits)
Courses in Histoiy (HIS):
101. History Workshop. This course is designed for beginning history majors and any
3ther students taking a course in history. In this course, students will develop the analyt-
cal skills appropriate for writing history papers. Students will work on developing thesis
statements, writing comparatively, developing cause and effect, thinking chronologically,
ind citing properly. Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in another history course
:oncurrently. 1 credit.
103. The Ancient World: The Dawn of Civilization to the Fall of the Han and Roman
Empires. A study of the development of civilizations from the development of human
:ivilizations to the end of the first era of empire building in India. China, and the
VIediterranean. Topics include the river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia. Egypt. India,
ind China; the formation of great philosophies and religious traditions in Asia and Greece;
and the first empires in the Mediterranean world. India, and China. 3 credits.
104. The Second Age of Empires: World History from the Fall of Rome to the Mongol
invasions. A study of the second phase of empire building in world histor}'. spanning the
Deriod from the fall of Rome in 476 to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe and the end
Vlongol domination in Asia and Russia by 1450. Topics will include the Byzantine Empire;
he gradual recovery of Europe after the fall of Rome; the renewal of China under the T'ang
md the Song Dynasties; the Islamic dynasties in the Middle East, Africa, India, and China;
md the Mongol invasions. 3 credits.
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105. Europe Encounters the World. This course is a survey of modem history, from 1400
to the present. The course will focus on one of the most important aspects of modem his-
tory, the processes of colonization and decolonization. The course is framed by three
main areas of inquiry. First students explore why it was the Europeans who expanded over
the globe from 1500 to 1900. The second theme is the cultural encounter that resulted
from European expansion. The final section of the course deals with the twentieth centu-
ry. The following themes are covered: colonial resistance, the three-world order, and
globalization. 3 credits.
125. United States History to 1865. The major events and developments in America from
Columbus to the Civil War, with emphasis on the creation of a distinctive American soci-
ety from the interaction of different cultures, ethnic groups, and ideas. Major themes
include the transformation of European cultural ideas in colonial America and the impact
of republican ideology, democratization, and the spread of the market economy between
the Revolution and the Civil War. 3 credits.
126. United States History Since 1865. American history from 1865 until the present.
Students leam about important themes in recent history such as law and order, native land
rights, protest movements, foreign policy and its critics, and the rise of corporate power
and its economic and political consequences. 3 credits.
202. Historical and Cultural Geography. A study of the various geographic regions of the
world and how the natural environment has influenced historical and cultural development.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
205. Early Modern Europe. Selected themes in the cultural, rehgious, economic, social, and
political history of Europe from the end of the fourteenth century to about 1715. After a brief
survey of the late Middle Ages, the course will then address focus on the Renaissance,
Reformation, age of discovery, and finally state-making in the seventeenth century. Through
the examination of these themes the course will chart the shift in the geographic centers of
power in early modem Europe from the Mediterranean to Northem Europe and the Atlantic
seaboard. Writing process. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instmc-
tor. 3 credits.
206. Revolution and Nationalism. The course will chart the ways in which the French
Revolution and the industrial revolution in Europe shaped the political, economic, social,
cultural, and intellectual development of Europe in the nineteenth century. The major themes
of the course include the development of the political ideologies that emerged as a result of
the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism, the development of class societies,
gradual democratization in parts of Europe, the beginning of the women's movement, chal-
lenges to liberalism, and finally, the causes of World War I. Writing process. Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing or permission of the instmctor. 3 credits.
207. Europe in the 20th Century. An introduction to the main political, social, economic,
and intellectual developments in twentieth-century Europe. The major themes of the
course include the experience of the two world wars; the development of fascist and
communist regimes under Lenin and Stalin, Mussolini, and Hitler; the weakness of the
westem democracies after World War I; the Holocaust; the Cold War; the Communist
Bloc; the end to colonialism; the European Union; the development of the welfare state;
and the new nationalism. Writing process. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or
permission of the instmctor. 3 credits.
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208. Great Britain from 1688 to the Present. Selected themes in British history from 1688
to the present. The course will begin with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 so as to establish
the background for an ongoing discussion of Great Britain's parliamentary tradition. Great
Britain's industrial revolution, the rise of a working class, and the politics of labor will
constitute another set of related themes. The course will also explore Victorianism and
cultural developments in the nineteenth century. Other major topics will include British
imperialism, the impact of two world wars, and the relationships among the component parts
of the United Kingdom (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England). Writing process.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
210. The History of Modern France, 1750 to the Present. A study of French history from
1730 to the 1980s. The course provides an overview of the political, social, economic, and
cultural history of France from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth century. The course
will address a variety of themes from the standpoint of France's place in European history
as a whole but also in terms of the uniqueness of the French experience. Some of the themes
covered by the course will include: France's revolutionary tradition; the development of a
democratic society; the French pattern of gradual industrialization; the persistence of the
French peasantry; the socialist movement and syndicalism; the evolution of the radical right;
imperialism; French communism; intellectual movements in literature, philosophy and the
arts; France and Europe in the post-war period; women in French society; and the role of
minorities in France. The course will also examine the ways in which these themes relate to
issues confronting contemporary France. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission
of the instructor. 3 credits.
212. History of Modern Germany. An introduction to the historical, political, social and
intellectual background of modern Germany. Discussion topics include the Congress of
Vienna, the 1848 revolution, the first unification in 1871. the Weimar Republic. National
Socialism and the division of Germany after World War II. Special attention will be paid
to the unification process since 1989 and Germany's role in international politics. Offered
in the Cologne program. 3 credits.
217. Women in Modern Europe, 1750 to the Present. An exploration of the position of
women in Modem Europe from 1 750 to the present. The course focuses around the ten-
sions between women's difference and demands for equal treatment as this theme has
played out through history. The course will begin with a discussion of gender in history
and then proceed to examination of women in pre-industrial Europe, the French
Revolution, the industrial revolution, nineteenth-century reform movements, feminism
and the suffrage movement. Twentieth century themes include the "new" woman, women
in communist Russia and under the fascist regimes, the impact of two world wars on
women's roles, the welfare state, and finally, contemporary feminism. Writing process.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
226. Age of Jefferson and Jackson. How the old republican ideal of a virtuous agrarian
society struggled to confront the new age of economic modernization, social diversity and
sectional tension. Writing process. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or pemiission of the
instructor. 3 credits.
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230. American Electoral Politics. This course uses the current presidential election as a
case study from which students can analyze the history of American parties and elections.
The course will use political science concepts such as realignment and dealignment to
study the rise and fall of the various "party systems" in American history, and will attempt
to place the current presidential election within its historical context. Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Political
Science 230.]
240. American Military History. An analysis of American military institutions from Old
World tradition to the post-Persian Gulf era with emphasis on the U.S. Army.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
242. The African-American Experience. Survey of African- American history from the
origins of slavery until the present. The course develops several inter-related themes such
as slavery, protest movement and civil rights, economic history, and blacks in
Pennsylvania. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
245. Women in America. The role and status of women in American society from the
colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the ways that women's paid and unpaid labor
has shaped their status and role in the family, society, and the economy. Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
250. The Historian 's Craft. An introduction to the basics of historical research and writing.
The most important goal of the course is to help students produce a clearly written
research paper, with footnotes and a bibliography. A primary source paper and other writing
assignments will prepare the students for the achievement of this goal. Class discussion
will revolve around analysis of various types of primary sources, secondary sources, journal
articles, issues of interpretation, and research methods. The course will also include several
research trips to libraries, archives, historical societies, or local history collections.
Writing process. Prerequisites: at least one of the following: History 103, 104, 105, 125,
126 or 127; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
251. History and Historians. The first half of this course covers the lives and ideas of
the great historians from ancient times to the modern world; the second half of the
course covers recent interpretations of American history. Prerequisites: at least one of the
following: History 103, 104, 125, or 126; or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
273. African History. A survey of African history from the origins of humanity until the
present. Students learn more about the modern period, particularly the effects of the slave
trade, colonialism, and neocolonialism on Africa. Special emphasis is given to the geno-
cides in the Congo Free State at the end of the nineteenth century and in Rwanda at the
close of the twentieth. Foreign studies. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission
of the instructor. 3 credits.
274. Colonial Latin America. Latin America from its prehistory to the end of independ-
ence movements in the 1820s. Topics will include early civilizations such as the Maya,
Aztec, and Incas; the confrontation between the Amerindians and the European coloniz-
ers; the development of Latin American societies under Portuguese and Spanish rule; slav-
ery; the colonial economy; and finally, independence movements. Foreign studies.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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275. Modem Latin America. Latin American civilization from the emergence of independ-
3nt states, relationships with the United States and the modem regional distinctions. Foreign
studies. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
303. Seminar on the History of South Africa. A seminar on the history of South Africa
from the 1600s until the end of apartheid in the early 1990s. Topics include early colo-
nization, conflicts between European settlers and natives and between the English and the
A^frikaaner republics, the development of capitalism, the dynamics of black South
Africans under apartheid, and the bloody struggle for and against national liberation in the
jarly 1990s. Foreign studies. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instruc-
:or. History 273 is recommended. 3 credits.
W4. Seminar on the History of Brazil. A study of the history of Brazil from the colonial
jeriod through the present day. The primary focus will be on the period from the arrival
Df the Portuguese Court in 1808 until the "abertura," or re-democratization of the 1980s.
5ome of the topics that will be covered in the course include: 1) the historical
levelopment of the Brazilian nation-state and 2) the development of a Brazilian
'national" culture. Thus recurrent themes will include political organization and
jarticipation, economic growth and development, nationalism, authoritarianism and re-
lemocratization, social organization and stratification, cultural production, and race
elations. Foreign Studies. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor,
H[istory 274 or 275 is recommended. 3 credits.
UO. Seminar on World War I. This course provides an in-depth study of World War I. The
opics covered include the causes of the war; the military history of the war; the social,
;conomic, and cultural changes that resulted; the terms and consequences of the peace;
ind the ways in which the memories of the war were constructed. Although the course
vill focus on Europe where most of the war was fought, students will also examine the
mpact of the war on Russia and Europe's overseas colonies. Writing process.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and one prior history course or permission of the
nstructor. 3 credits.
U2. Seminar on the The American Revolution. An in-depth study of why Americans
leclared their independence and how they won the Revolution and worked to build a
epublic in a hostile world of monarchies. Particular attention is paid to major issues on
vhich historians of the period disagree. Writing process. Prerequisites: Junior or senior
tanding and one prior history class or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
U5. Seminar on the Civil War and Reconstruction. A study of how sectional divisions
)ver slavery led to a bloody war and a bitter postwar effort to reshape Southern society.
iVriting process. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and one prior history class or
)ermission of the instructor. 3 credits.
)60. The Teaching of Citizenship Education in Secondary Schools. A course for those
)reparing to teach history, political science, economics, and geography at the secondary'
evel. Topics include issues and trends in secondary education, history of historical
)edagogy, professional development and course enrichment resources, teaching
echniques, the uses of technology, and student motivational techniques. Required for all
listory majors seeking citizenship education certification. Does not count towards the
^ebanon Valley College History and Political Science 95
major. [Cross-listed as Political Science 360.] Prerequisites: admission to the Citizenship
Education Program. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Field experience related to student's work, research interests, or gradu-
ate school plans. A journal and paper in addition to field work are required. Students ma>
take up to 6 credits per semester and up to 12 credits during the summer. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior status; overall GPA of at least 2.5; completion of registration forms;
approval of internship site by student's advisor prior to registration; approval of depart-
ment chair. 3-12 credits.
499. Senior Seminar in History. Focus on a theme in history such as World War I, the
industrial revolution, or the Enlightenment. These topics will be approached from a variety
of perspectives (economic, political, or social for example) and from the viewpoint of many
national histories. Class meetings will include discussion of course readings, research
methods, and the historiography related to the theme of the course. Students will writei
a research paper on some aspect of the course topic utilizing a variety of primary and
secondary sources and present their research to the class. Prerequisites: Senior history
majors or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
Political Science Program
Political scientists study government institutions and the political systems related to
them. Students who major in political science take courses to give them a thorough under-
standing of the American political system, the political systems of other nations, and inter-
national politics. Twenty-four of the 39 credits in this major are taken in core require-
ments, and the remainder consist of elective credits chosen by students in accordance with,
their interests.
A degree in political science opens the door to a wide variety of careers. Political sci-
ence majors have become lawyers, high school and junior high school teachers, collegei
professors, journalists, law enforcement officers, business people, consultants, lobbyists,,
and government officials. The political science major is an integral component of the Pre-
law, Criminal Justice, and Citizenship Education programs.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science.
Major: ECN 101, 102; PSC 100, 110, 130, 210, 220, 498/499 and five additional electivd
courses in political science (39 credits). ]
Minor: PSC 100, 1 10, 130, 210, 220 and one elective course in political science (18 credits).
Courses in Political Science (PSC):
100. Introduction to Political Science. This course is designed as a broadly-based intro-"
duction to the discipline of political science. It will acquaint students with the concepts,]
structures, trends, and belief systems that form the basis of political activity throughout
the world. Those taking the course will leave with an enhanced understanding of the mul-
tiple ideologies, institutions, issues, and actors that shape and drive politics. 3 credits.
110. American National Government. This course provides a survey of key develop-
ments, institutions, and issues in American politics. Topics include the ideas that shaped
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;he original American political system, the presidency; Congress and federal courts; the
Dperation of political parties and interest groups; domestic and foreign policy debates; and
contemporary issues such as civil rights and affirmative action. 3 credits.
130. International Relations. This course is designed to introduce students to the study
Df international relations. The course hinges on a series of questions: Who are the principal
ictors in the international system? What are the theoretical ways of discerning why these
ictors do what they do? How has the international system evolved into its present form?
vVhat are the central issues confronting the international system? Topics addressed include
^^eapons of mass destruction, ecology, terrorism, political economy, development, and
iependency. 3 credits.
142. Statistics and Data Analysis. This laboratory course explores the basic quantitative
ind qualitative statistics and data-based analytical methods used by scientists to interpret
ind understand behavior. Topics include the logic of the scientific method applied to data
inalysis, descriptive statistics, the foundations and utility of inferential statistics, and the
tatistical methodologies of simple and advanced hypothesis testing. Students will also
lesign, analyze, and present the results of their own original data-collections project. 4
;redits. {Cross-listed as Psychology 130.}
60. The Political System of Germany. This course introduces students to the political
ystem of Germany, with emphasis on actual daily political events and the current political
;limate in Germany. Both foreign and domestic issues will be discussed, including topics
uch as the European Union, disannament, unification, the environment and Neo-Nazism.
riass time is divided between lecture and discussion of readings. Offered in the Cologne
'rogram. 3 credits.
'10. Comparative Politics. This is an introduction to the study of comparative politics:
he comparison of political systems in order to understand how and why these systems
unction differently. The course is built around three fundamental questions: What is com-
)arative politics? What kinds of phenomena do we compare? What are the major theoret-
cal approaches that guide our studies? We also examine distinctions between the "devel-
)ping" and the "developed" worlds, and between authoritarian and democratic political
egimes. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
*11. The Developing Nations. A survey of the developing nations of Latin America, Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East. This class explores why some countries are "developed" and
)thers not. The course examines some of the major explanations for development, both
;conomic and political. Following an overview of each of the developing regions, the class
vill analyze some of the major issues facing developing nations today. Topics include
lemocratization, religion and politics, ethnic conflict, women and development, and rev-
)lution. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Writing
)rocess. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
*20. Political Philosophy. Students in this course study the development of western polit-
cal thought from Classical Greece to modem times. This study is organized around some
)f the central questions of political thought (who should rule? why obey?) and encourages
tudents to develop their own thinking on these questions. Prerequisites: sophomore
tanding or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Philosophy 220.]
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230. American Electoral Politics. This course uses the current presidential election as a case
study from which students can analyze the history of American parties and elections. The
course will use political science concepts such as realignment and dealignment to study the
rise and fall of the various "party systems" in American history, and will attempt to place the
current presidential election within its historical context. Prerequisites: sophomore standing
or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as History 230.]
240. Politics of Russia. This course is an introduction to the politics of the Russian
Federation (i.e., Russia). The twentieth century alone bore witness to dramatic change and
turmoil for Russia: several revolutions, two world wars, an unusually large amount of
political violence, and several abrupt changes to its political, economic, and social systems.
The course will provide an extensive examination of these transformations, with particular
emphasis on the pre-revolutionary, Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Foreign studies.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
250. Public Policy Analysis. This course describes the public policy process and analyzes
various areas of substantive domestic policy at the national level. Topics covered include
budgeting and taxation, education, health, welfare, and the environment. Prerequisites:
sophomore standing and PSC 110 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
260. The Presidency and Congress. This course will examine the Presidency and
Congress as institutions and as policy-making agents of the federal government. It will
focus on the necessary and frequently confrontational interaction between these two polit-
ical branches of government with special emphasis on separation of powers doctrine and
constitutional law. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and PSC 110 or permission of the
instructor. 3 credits.
312. American Foreign Policy. This course offers a two-part examination of American
foreign policy. The first part will be an extensive survey of U.S. foreign policy from its
inception as a nation through today. A critical theme will be the U.S. tradition of unilater-
alism, not isolationism. The second part will examine the policy-making process itself,
focusing on the multiple actors and cross-cutting interests that comprise U.S. foreign pol-
icy decision-making. Writing process. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of
the instructor. 3 credits.
575. American Constitutional Law I. This course uses key cases to study important doc-
trines established by the Supreme Court with respect to the structure and functions of the
constitutional system (judicial, legislative and executive power and federalism), There is
a particular emphasis on various forms of textual interpretation used by individual justices
to apply the Constitution in deciding cases and writing opinions. Prerequisites: sophomore
standing or permission of the instructor. PSC 1 10 strongly recommended. 3 credits.
316. American Constitutional Law II. This course uses key cases to study important
doctrines established by the Supreme Court with respect to civil rights, equality, property,
and political rights. There is a particular emphasis on various forms of textual
interpretation used by individual justices to apply the Constitution in deciding cases and
writing opinions. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. PSC
110 strongly recommended. 3 credits.
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320. Electoral Politics. The dynamics of the electoral process, with emphasis on presi-
idential and congressional elections and the role of parties, public opinion and interest
groups. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
\330. State and Local Government. Governmental institutions, characteristics of state and
local political systems and the major inter-governmental problems in state and local
relations with the federal government. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and PSC 1 10 or
permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of Citizenship Education in Secondary Schools. A course for those
preparing to teach history, political science, economics, and geography at the secondary
level. Topics include issues and trends in secondary education, history of historical
pedagogy, professional development and course enrichment resources, teaching
techniques, the uses of technology and student motivational techniques. Required for all
political science majors seeking citizenship education certification. Does not count
towards the major. [Cross-listed as History 360.] Prerequisites: admission to the
Citizenship Education Program. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Field experience related to student's work, research interests, or gradu-
ate school plans. A journal and paper in addition to field work are required. Students may
take up to 6 credits per semester and up to 12 credits during the summer. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior status; overall GPA of at least 2.5; completion of registration forms;
approval of internship site by student's advisor prior to registration; approval of depart-
ment chair. 3-12 credits.
415. Foundations of American Law. An historical survey of American legal development
from colonial times to the present. The course is a supplement to Constitutional Law.
Strongly recommended for pre-law students. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and PSC
1 10 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
425. Executive Power. This course will provide a comprehensive examination of the
world's oldest and most controversial governing institution - the executive, the course
structure will primarily comprise three component themes of inquiry: comparative
democratic executive systems; philosophical definitions and prerogatives of executive
power; and various electoral models of executive selection. Prerequisites: sophonore
standing or permission of the instructor. PSC 210 recommended. 3 credits.
498. Seminar in Politics. This seminar allows junior and senior political science majors
to pursue a research interest within a broad topic area prescribed for each semester the
seminar is given. Students will present their work at an undergraduate research conference
hosted by a regional university. Writing process. Prerequisites: Major in political science
and junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
499. Seminar in World Politics. This seminar allows junior and senior political science
majors to pursue a research interest within the context of international politics. In addition
to a substantive research paper on an international subject, students will track contempo-
rary issues of the international community through weekly presentations and discussions.
Among the likely topics are tenorism; weapons of mass destruction; globalization;
ecopolitics; women's rights; and political economy, among others. Students will present
their papers at an undergraduate research conference hosted by a regional uni\ersity.
Writing process. Prerequisites: major in political science and junior or senior standing and
PSC 130 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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Criminal Justice Program
The chairs of the Sociology and the History and Pohtical Science departments function
as advisers for the criminal justice program. See page 152 for information on this program.
Faculty
James H. Broussard, professor of history.
Ph.D., Duke University.
He teaches American history and historiography. His research and publications concen-
trate on the Jefferson-Jackson era, the South, and American politics. He formerly served
as executive director of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic.
Philip J. Benesch, assistant professor of political science.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
He teaches courses in political philosophy, American government, and constitutional law.
His research interests focus on political philosophy and especially the work of the philoso-
pher Carl Popper, Marxist thought, and democratic theory. Other interests include an
analysis of legal philosophy and especially the judicial process.
John Hinshaw, assistant professor of history. Director of the American Studies Program.
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University.
He teaches courses on modem American history, black history, urban history, African histo-
ry, world history, labor history, and specialized courses in race and ethnicity. He has written
and edited books on the industrial revolution in world history, the steel industry and steel
workers in Western Pennsylvania, and the labor movement in the United States.
Diane E. Johnson, assistant professor of political science.
Ph.D., University of Santa Barbara.
She teaches courses in comparative politics, international relations, Latin American politics,
and third world politics. Her research focuses on the effects of globalization on media-state
relations using Argentina as a case study.
Tia E. Malkin-Fontecchio, assistant professor of history.
Ph.D., Brown University.
She teaches courses on colonial and modem Latin America and world history. Her teach-
ing interests also include Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Cuba. Her research focuses on edu-
cation in 20th-century Brazil.
Rebecca K. McCoy, associate professor of history. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
She teaches world civiUzation and specialized courses in European history. Her research
focuses on the social, religious and political history of France from the 1 7th to the 1 9th cen-
tury. Other teaching and research interests include the history of European women, 20th-
century Europe, and the development of nationalism and national identity.
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John D. Norton, professor of political science. %
Ph.D., American University.
He teaches courses in American government, constitutional law, political philosophy, and
American politics. He contributes columns to local newspapers and appears as an analyst
on radio and TV. He is the pre-law adviser for the College. His professional and research
interests are in the areas of American Constitutionalism, history of political thought, and
political journalism.
Jean-Paul Benowitz, adjunct instructor in history.
M.A., Millersville University.
He teaches American history. His research and teaching interest is on U.S. political history
for the period since 1928, with particular focus on the Roosevelt-Truman and Kennedy-
Johnson administrations. Related fields of interest include social, cultural and diplomatic
history for the period since 1945. He is completing a Ph.D. at Temple University.
Michael A. Worman, adjunct professor of political science.
Ph.D. Florida State University.
His teaching interests include American politics, state and local government, and public
policy. He brings long experience in state and local government and educational admin-
istration to the classroom.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Mathematical Sciences has long offered a
rigorous mathematics program within the context of a liberal arts education. The
increasing national need for quantitatively prepared individuals makes our program even
more attractive today. Actuaries, computer programmers, mathematics and computer
science teachers, college professors, operations research analysts, and statisticians are in
high and continuing demand. In addition, the mental discipline and problem-solving
abilities developed in the study of mathematics are excellent preparation for numerous
and varied areas of work and study.
The department was cited in the Mathematical Association of America's 1995
publication, Models That Work, for its exceptional program and for its service to students.
It offers majors in actuarial science, computer science and mathematics; secondary
teaching certification in mathematics; and minors in mathematics and computer science.
Departmental graduates have earned doctorates in economics, physics, statistics, and
computer science as well as mathematics. Other graduates have completed law school.
Many graduates have earned the designation of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or of
the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Mathematical Sciences Department majors are active in student government, athletics,
musical organizations, and other activities. The department is always well represented in
the list of students named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. There
are two active student clubs, the Math Club and the Student ACM Chapter.
The Mathematical Science Department also directs the computer engineering track in
the 3+2 Engineering Program. For details, see Cooperative Programs on page 24.
Mathematics Program
The Mathematics major is the cornerstone of the program in the Department of
Mathematical Sciences. Each faculty member in the department has a doctorate in some
area of mathematics. Operations research analyst, computer support consultant, computer
analyst, and secondary school teacher are job descriptions of some recent graduates. Other
graduates have chosen to use mathematics as preparation for graduate school in areas such
as economics, management, operations research, and statistics.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics.
Major: MAS 111, 112, 113, 114, 202, 222, 251, 261, plus five MAS courses numbered 200
or above, including at most one of MAS 266, 270 or ASC 385; at least four of MAS 311,
322, 325, 335, 371, 372, 390; and at least one of MAS 311 or 322. A400 level ASC course
may substitute for 335 and ASC 385 may substitute for MAS 266 or MAS 270 (37 credits).
Mathematics majors are advised to take at least one computer science course or have
equivalent experience.
Minor: MAS 161, 162, 222 and either 251 or 202; three courses from CSC 144 or MAS
courses numbered 200 or higher One ASC course may be substituted for one of the elec-
tive 200 or higher level math courses. (21 credits)
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Students may attempt any combination of double majors or major/minor within the
Department of Mathematical Sciences. But no course, except where required by number
in both programs, may be used in more than one program.
Secondary Teacher Certification: Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics
must complete: a mathematics major including MAS 270, 322, 325, and 360: CSC 144;
EDU 110; and SED 430, 431, 440.
Courses in Mathematics (MAS):
100. Concepts of Mathematics. A study of a variety of topics in mathematics. Many intro-
duce 20th century mathematics and most do not appear in the secondary school curriculum.
3 credits.
102. Pre-Calculus. A review of precalculus mathematics including algebra and trigonometry.
3 credits. A student may not receive credit for this course after completing MAS 111, 161,
or the equivalent.
Ill, 112. Analysis I, II. A calculus sequence for department majors and other students
desiring a rigorous introduction to elementary calculus. Prerequisite: placement testing or
MAS 102; MAS 111 is a prerequisite for MAS 112. Corequisites: MAS 113, 114. 4 credits
per semester. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 112 and MAS 162.
113, 114. Introduction to Mathematical Thinking I, II. An introduction to college
mathematics for potential mathematical science majors. Prerequisite: placement testing or
MAS 102. Corequisite: MAS HI, 112. 1 credit per semester.
150. Finite Mathematics. Introduction to mathematical techniques used in quantitative
analysis in business and economics. Topics include sets, linear relations, matrices, linear
programming, probability and interest. 3 credits.
161, 162. Calculus I, II. A calculus sequence covering functions, limits, differentiation,
integration and applications. Prerequisite: placement testing or MAS 102. MAS 161 is a pre-
requisite for MAS 162 or MAS 111.3 credits per semester. A student may not receive cred-
it for both MAS 1 12 and MAS 162.
170. Elementary Statistics. An introduction to elementary descriptive and inferential
statistics with emphasis on conceptual understanding. 3 credits. A student may not receive
credit for MAS 1 70 after completing MAS 372. A student may not receive credit for both
MAS 170 and MAS 270.
202. Foundations of Mathematics. Introduction to logic, set theory, and proof techniques.
Prerequisites: MAS 251 or permission. 3 credits.
222. Linear Algebra. An introduction to linear algebra including systems of equations,
vectors spaces and linear transformations. Prerequisite: MAS 112 or MAS 261. 3 credits.
251. Discrete Mathematics. Introduction to mathematical ideas used in computing and
information sciences: logic, sets and sequences, matrices, combinatorics, induction,
relations and fmite graphs. Prerequisites: MAS 112 or MAS 162. 3 credits.
261. Calculus III. Multivariate calculus including partial differentiation, multiple integration,
vector fields and vector functions. Prerequisites: MAS 1 12 or MAS 162. 3 credits.
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266. Differential Equations. An introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites: MAS 162 or 112. 3 credits.
270. Intermediate Statistics. A more advanced version of MAS 170 intended for students
with some calculus background. Similar to MAS 170 with more extensive content. 3 cred-
its. A student may not receive credit for both MAS 170 and MAS 270.
311. Real Analysis. Convergent and divergent series, limits, continuity, differentiability
and integrability; Fourier series. Prerequisites: MAS 202, 222, 25 1 . 3 credits.
322. Abstract Algebra. Introduction to algebraic structures including groups, rings and
fields. Prerequisites: MAS 202, 222, 251. 3 credits.
325. Geometry. Axiomatic development of absolute, Euclidean and non-Euclidean
geometries. Prerequisites: MAS 202, 222, 251. 3 credits.
335. Operations Research. Introduction to some operations research techniques including
linear programming, queuing theory, project scheduling, simulation and decision analysis.
Prerequisites: MAS 202 or 222 or 251. 3 credits.
360. Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools. A course to ensure prospective
mathemaics teachers at LVC are knowledgeable and competent in the aspects of teaching
that pertain specifically to the teaching of mathematics in Pennsylvania schools, as
defined in the PDE Standards. Study of educational theories, research, and practices in the
context of actual use of the same. Taught as a lab course. Prerequisites: MAS 202, 222;
junior standing; EDU 110. 3 credits.
363. Numerical Computation. A survey with topics from: finite arithmetic, root finding
algorithms, numerical integration and differentiation, interpolation, systems of equations,
splines, numerical solution of differential equations, simulation and optimization.
Prerequisites: MAS 222, 251. 3 credits.
371. Mathematical Probability. A mathematical introduction to probability, discrete and
continuous random variables, and sampling. Prerequisites: at least two of MAS 222, 251,
and ASC 281 or junior standing. 3 credits.
372. Mathematical Statistics. An introduction to the mathematical foundations of statis-
tics including sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear models and
multivariate distributions. Prerequisites: MAS 371. 3 credits.
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Actuarial Science Program
Actuaries are business professionals wlio use expertise in mathematics, economics,
finance and management to define, analyze and solve financial and social problems.
Actuaries are employed by insurance companies, consulting firms, pension/benefit con-
sulting firms, large corporations, and federal and state government agencies. Actuarial
credentials, which are earned after obtaining a bachelor's degree, result from completing the
rigorous education and examination program administered by either the Casualty Actuarial
Society or the Society of Actuaries.
The Actuarial Science Program at Lebanon Valley College was established in the 1960s
and is coordinated by Professor Hearsey, who is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries.
With over 120 graduates working in the profession, including 44 fellows and 30 asso-
ciates, Lebanon Valley is recognized as having one of the leading undergraduate actu-
arial education programs in the East and the only full undergraduate program at a small
liberal arts college.
The College's actuarial curriculum is designed to help actuarial students prepare for
the curricula of the professional actuarial societies initiated in the year 2000. The program
introduces students to material on the first four examinations in the Society of Actuaries and
Casualty Actuarial Society examination programs.
The rigorous standards of the program, including the required passing of at least one
actuarial examination, has resulted in a nearly 100 percent placement record of Lebanon
Valley College actuarial science graduates in professional actuarial positions.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in actuarial science.
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Major: ASC 281, 385, 481, and one of 471, 472, 482; CSC 144; MAS 111, 112, 113, 114,
202, 222, 261, 371, 372; ECN 101, 102; ACT 161 (49 credits). The Course 1/Part 1 or
Course 2/Part 2 examination of the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society must
be passed before senior standing is reached.
Students may attempt any combination of double majors or major/minor within the
Department of Mathematical Sciences. But no course, except where required by number in
both programs, may be used in more than one program.
Courses in Actuarial Science (ASC):
281. Probability for Risk Management. An introduction to risk management in
property/casualty and life insurance with emphasis on probability concepts. Prerequisite:
MAS 112. 3 credits.
385. Mathematics of Finance I. Measurement of interest, time value of money, annuities,
amortization and sinking funds, bonds, capitalized cost, net present value, yield rates, yield
curves, duration, and immunization. Prerequisite: MAS 112. 3 credits.
386. Mathematics of Finance II. Term structure of interest rates, mean- variance portfolio
theory, the capital asset pricing model, forwards, swaps, options, and option pricing.
471. Regression and Time Series Analysis. An introduction to regression and time series
models with emphasis on economic applications. Prerequisite: MAS 372. 3 credits.
472. Loss Distributions and Credibility Theory. An introduction to loss distributions and
credibility theory with emphasis on actuarial apphcations. Corequisite: MAS 372. 3 credits.
481. Actuarial Mathematics I. Survival distributions, life insurance, life annuities, benefit
premiums and reserves. Prerequisite: ASC 385. Corequisite: MAS 371. 3 credits.
482. Actuarial Mathematics II. Multiple life and decrement models, expenses, individual
and collective risk models, compound distributions, including applications. Prerequisites:
ASC 385, 481. 3 credits.
Computer Science Program
Computer science is the study of what can be done with machines. This discipline is part
mathematics, part engineering, part philosophy, part linguistics, and part experimental
science (without all the mess).
Our computer science curriculum is distinguished primarily by two characteristics. The
first is our emphasis on computer programming. Five of the required seven CS courses are
primarily about programming, and programming plays an important role in most of the
advanced courses. This emphasis develops strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
The second characteristic of the computer science major is its decidedly mathematical
nature. Our students take 19 credits of mathematics (seven courses), more than is typical of
undergraduate CS programs. This math foundation gives our students an analytical
background that applies broadly in their CS coursework, helping them become better
programmers and analysts.
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Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science.
Major: CSC 143, 144, 221, 253, 282, 331, 332; two of 441 , 442, 448, 451, 452, 481, 482;
either 400 or 500; MAS HI, 112, 113, 114, 222, 251, 270; one of ENG 210, ENG 216,
BUS 285 (50 credits).
Minor: CSC 143, 144, 221, 253, 282, and one CSC course numbered 300 or above; MAS
1 1 1 or 161 and MAS 1 12 or 162 or 270 (22 credits).
Students may attempt any combination of double majors or major/minor within the
Department of Mathematical Sciences. But no course, except where required specifically
by number in both programs, may be used in more than one program.
Courses in Computer Science (CSC):
122. Programming for Applications. Topics include algorithms, data types, graphical user
interfaces, objects, event handlers, and database programming. This course does not pre-
pare students for more advanced computer science courses, but it does satisfy the core
requirement in computer programming for Digital Communications majors. We will use
Visual Basic. 3 credits.
143. Introduction to Computer Science. Abroad introduction to the field of computer sci-
ence. Topics covered include history, algorithms and problem solving, logic, hardware
design, and programming. Intended for first-year Computer Science majors and others
intending to take programming courses. 3 credits.
144. Introduction to Programming (with Java). Foundational aspects of computer pro-
gramming. Algorithms and data; control structures; the design of small programs. Class
and object basics. Uses the Java programming language. 3 credits.
221. C++ Language Primer. A 1 -credit, self-paced course in the basics of the C-i-i- language.
Revisits many of the topics from CSC 144 in this new language. Students will complete
5-10 short programming projects. Prerequisites: CSC 144 or permission. 1 credit.
Pass/fail only.
245. Concepts of Networking and Database. This course has three distinct segments: 1)
principles of computer networks and the Internet, 2) database design concepts, and 3) net-
work database applications. Hands-on. Prerequisite: CSC 122 or 144 or permission of the
instructor. 3 credits.
253. Computer Architecture. The design and organization of a computer's processor,
instruction set, and memory. Assembly language, interrupts and I/O devices. Caching and
pipelining. Prerequisite: CSC 143, 144. 3 credits.
282. Data Structures. Implementing, using, and analyzing such abstract structures as lists,
stacks, queues, and trees. The design of abstract data types in C++. Prerequisites: CSC
143, 144, 221. 3 credits.
331. Software Design I. A survey of modern techniques for designing complex softv\are
systems. Investigates both programming techniques and processes. Includes substantial
programming projects that continue in CSC 332. Prerequisite: CSC 282. 3 credits.
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332. Software Design II. A continuation of CSC 331. Must be taken in the semester
immediately following CSC 331. Prerequisite: CSC 331. 3 credits.
441. Operating Systems. Theory and practice of modem operating systems. Topics
include memory management, file systems, scheduling, concurrency, distributed processes,
and security. Prerequisite: CSC 282 and MAS 251. 3 credits.
442. Networks. Network design and implementation. Topics include layered network
design, types of hardware, low-level protocols, packets, frames, routing, security, and so
on. Prerequisite: CSC 282 and MAS 251. 3 credits.
448. Databases. The theory, structure and implementation, and application of modem
database systems. Prerequisite: CSC 282. 3 credits.
451. Theory of Programming Languages. Examines the design of computer programming
languages and the tools that process them. Includes an examination of several current
languages, and an introduction to the design and implementation of compilers. Prerequisite:
CSC 282 and MAS 251. 3 credits.
452. Artificial Intelligence. An introduction to the field of Al. Topics include expert systems,
goal-seeking algorithms, neural networks, genetic algorithms, computer vision, language
recognition. Prerequisite: CSC 282 and MAS 251. 3 credits.
481, 482. Advanced Topics in Computer Science I, II. Topics to be selected from current
areas of interest and research in Computer Science. Prerequisites: CSC 282, MAS 251. 3
credits.
Faculty
Christopher J. Brazfield, assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Brazfield teaches mathematics and computer science. He oversees the department web site.
His research interests are in the area of noncommutative algebra. He advises computer
science and other department majors.
J. Patrick Brewer, associate professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Brewer teaches mathematics. His graduate degree was earned in the area of algebra, and
he is broadening his areas of expertise to include statistics and actuarial science. He is
advisor for the Math Club. Professor Brewer advises mathematics and actuarial science
majors.
Michael D. Fry, professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of Illinois.
An avid practitioner of computer science and an accomplished mathematician. Trained as an
algebraist, he has become a computer scientist as well with special interests in graphics,
fractals, and applications of group theory. Professor Fry advises computer science majors.
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Bryan V. Hearsey, professor of mathematical sciences. Coordinator, Actuarial Science
Program.
Ph.D., Washington State University.
Hearsey is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and an active member of the
academic actuarial community. He serves as the Society of Actuaries liaison representative
to the Mathematical Association of America and is a member of the Joint CAS/SoA
Academic Relations Committee. Although his original mathematics interest was topology,
his primary interests are now actuarial mathematics and finance. He advises actuarial sci-
ence majors.
David W. Lyons, associate professor of mathematical sciences.
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lyons has broad mathematical interests in the areas of geometry, topology, algebra, and
computer visualization. He teaches mathematics courses and advises mathematics majors.
He also serves as master instructor and faculty advisor to the campus Tae Kwon Do Club.
Mark A. Townsend, professor of mathematical sciences. Chairperson.
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Townsend is a winner of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Trained as a
numerical analyst, he has developed a wide range of other interests including introductory
computer science. He advises mathematics majors interested in secondary education.
Kenneth F. Yarnall, associate professor of mathematical sciences. Coordinator,
Computer Science Program.
Ph.D., University of South Carolina.
Yarnall has interests ranging from pure mathematics to computer science to history and
philosophy of science. Trained as an analyst, he teaches both mathematics and computer
science. He advises computer science majors. He is the advisor for the Association for
Computing Machinery student chapter, and he advises computer science majors.
Timothy M. Dewald, adjunct assistant professor of mathematical sciences.
M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School.
Dewald is interested in the history of mathematics and enjoys teaching all students.
especially those with math anxiety. He teaches elementary statistics. He has won the
Knisely Teaching Award.
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MILITARY SCIENCE PROGRAM
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The Military Science Program adds another dimension to a Lebanon Valley College
liberal arts education with courses that develop a student's ability to organize, motivate
and lead.
Participation in military science courses during the freshman and sophomore years
results in no military obligation. Courses during these years orient students on the various
roles of Army officers. Specifically, these courses stress self-development: written and
oral communication skills, leadership, bearing and self-confidence.
Individuals who elect to continue in the program during the junior and senior years will
receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, or
the Army National Guard, upon graduation. Then they will serve three months to four
years in the active Army, depending upon the type of commission.
Options are available for those individuals who encounter scheduling conflicts or who
desire to begin participation after their freshman year. Contact the Military Science
Department, 717-245-1221 or 888-356-3942, for further information. Course instruction
is held at Millersville University. I
Program participants may take part in various enrichment activities during the academic
year: rappelling, rifle qualification, leadership exercises, land navigation, orientation trips,
and formal social functions. Program participants may also apply for special training cours-
es during the summer: airborne, air assault schools, and cadet troop leader training.
Scholarships: Army ROTC offers four-, three- and two- year scholarships, awarded strict-
ly on merit, to the most outstanding students who apply. The scholarship is valued at
$17,000 a year. In addition to paying all or part of your tuition, the scholarship offers a
stipend of $250-400 a month plus $600 a year for books. All scholarship recipients remain
eligible for financial aid.
Corresponding Studies Program: Students participating in an off-campus study program
in the United States or abroad may continue participation in either the Army ROTC Basic
Course or Advanced Course and receive the same course credit and benefits as a student
enrolled in the on-campus program. Scholarship students also are eligible to participate.
National Advanced Leadership Camp: The practicum consists of a five-week sum-
mer training program at Fort Lewis, Wash. NALC stresses the application of military
skills to rapidly changing situations. Participants are evaluated on their ability to make
sound decisions, to direct group efforts toward the accomplishment of common goals, and
to meet the mental and physical challenges presented to them. Completion of NALC is
required prior to commissioning and is normally attended between the junior and senior
years. Participants receive room, board, travel expenses, medical care, and pay.
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Students in the Department of Music may major in one of four areas: music, music
business, music education, or music recording technology. Each student in the B.A. (MUS
or MBS), B.M. (MRT), or B.S. (MED) programs is required to take a core of courses in
music theory and music history. Each student also completes additional course work
particular to his or her area of interest.
Music Program
Music majors will exhibit proficiency at the piano and in voice. To achieve these
proficiencies, students take MSC 510, 511, 512, and 513, and/or 520. Precise
requirements for the proficiencies and the recital attendance requirement are found in the
Department of Music Student Handbook, and in the courses-in-music section of this
catalog. Music majors (except music business students) will be in at least one major
ensemble (identified as Marching Band, Symphonic Band, College Choir, Concert Choir,
or Symphony Orchestra) each fall and spring semester. All students may earn up to 12
credits for ensemble participation. They will enroll in private study on their principal
instrument/voice during each fall and spring semester.
Students registered for private instruction in the department are not permitted to study
in that instructional area on a private basis with another instructor, on or off campus, at
the same time.
Degree Requirements:
The Bachelor of Arts in music (B.A.) is designed for those students preparing for a career in
music with a strong liberal arts background. Students in the jazz studies concentration will
take 530 private applied and 530 jazz studies each semester to fulfill this requirement. The
theory/composition concentration students will take 530 private applied and 530 individual
composition each semester to fulfill this requirement. Concentrations identified in the
Department of Music Student Handbook include: piano, organ, voice, instrumental, sacred
music, jazz studies, and theory/composition.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in music (MUS).
Majors: Core courses in three of the music degree programs are: MSC 099. 115, 116, 117.
118, 215, 217, 241, 242, 246 and 328. MSC 530 for all degree candidates. In addition,
music majors will be in either MSC 601, 602, 603 or 604 each semester, exceptions noted
previously.
Music (B.A.): Core courses plus: Piano concentration: MSC 216, 306, 316, 406 and 600:
Voice concentration: MSC 216, 233, 326 and 327; Organ concentration: MSC 216. 316.
351, and 352; Instrumental concentration: MSC 216, 345, 403, 405 and 416: Sacred
Music concentration: MSC 216, 347, 351 or 334, and 422; Jazz Studies concentration:
MSC 201, 218, 416 and 500: Senior Project; Theory /Composition concentration: MSC
216. 315. 329. 416 and 500: Senior Composition Project.
Minor: MSC 099 (two semesters). 101. and three music literature courses from among the
following: 100. 200, 201, 241 or 242. Minors also take MSC 530 for four semesters and
must participate in a music ensemble for four semesters.
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Student Recital
Student recitals are of inestimable value to all music students in acquainting them with a
wide range of the best music literature, and in developing musical taste and discrimination.
Performing in a recital provides the experience of appearing before an audience and helps
to develop self reliance and confident stage demeanor. Students at all levels of performance
ability appear on regularly scheduled student recitals depending on their performance readi-
ness and in consultation with the private teacher.
Courses in Music (MSC):
099. Recital Attendance. Designed for music majors and minors and graded on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Music core course. 0 credits.
100. Introduction to Music. For the non-music major, a survey of Western music
designed to increase the individual's musical perception. 3 credits.
101. Fundamentals of Music. For music minors and non-music majors, an introduction to
the rudiments of music: notation, key signatures, theory, aural theory and so forth. 3 credits.
110. Class Piano for Beginners. 1 credit.
111. Class Guitar for Beginners. Student provides his or her own instrument. 1 credit.
775. Music Theory I. A study of the rudiments of music and their notation. Harmonization
of melodies and basses with fundamental triads. Analysis. Music core course.
Prerequisite: audition for admission or permission from instructor. 2 credits.
116. Music Theory II. A study of diatonic tonal harmony, including all triads and seventh
chords, nonharmonic material and elementary modulation. Music core course.
Prerequisite: MSC 115 or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
777. Aural Theory I. The singing and aural recognition of intervals, scales, triads and
simple harmonic progressions. Music core course. Prerequisite: audition for admission or
permission from instructor. 2 credits.
118. Aural Theory II. A continuation of MSC 117, emphasizing clef reading, modahty,
modulation and more comphcated rhythmic devices and harmonic patterns. Music core
course. Prerequisite: MSC 117 or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
200. Topics in Music. Designed primarily for the non-music major, the course will focus
on genre and period studies. 3 credits.
201. Music of the United States. A historical survey of U.S. music emphasizing stylistic
developments and illustrative musical examples from colonial times to the present.
Includes American musical theater, jazz, folk and popular styles. Writing process. 3 credits.
275. Music Theory III. A study of chromatic tonal harmony, including secondary
dominants, augmented sixth chords, tertian extensions, altered chords and advanced
modulation. Music core course. Prerequisite: MSC 116 or permission of the instructor. 2
credits.
216. Music Theory IV. A study of 20th-century compositional techniques, including
modal and whole-tone materials, quartal harmony, polychords, atonality, serialism and
various rhythmic and metric procedures. Prerequisite: MSC 215 or permission of the
instructor. 2 credits.
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277. Aural Theory III. A continuation of MSC 118. emphasizing chromatic materials and
more complex modulations, chord types, rhythms and meters. Music core course.
Prerequisite: MSC 118 or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
218. Jazz Theory. A study of jazz theory, including notation, extended chords,
improvision and practice. Prerequisites: MSC 115, 116, and 215. 2 credits.
233. Diction. An introduction to the pronunciation of singer's English, German, French,
Italian and Latin, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required of voice
concentration majors, the course is open to other students with permission of the
instructor. 2 credits.
241. History and Literature of Music I. A survey course in the history of Western music
(in the context of world musics of various cultures), with emphasis on stylistic
developments and illustrative musical examples, from early music through the Baroque
era. Music core course. 3 credits.
242. History and Literature of Music 11. A survey course in the history of Western music
(in the context of world musics of various cultures), with emphasis on stylistic
developments and illustrative musical examples, from the classical period to the present.
Music core course. 3 credits.
246. Principles of Conducting. Principles of conducting and baton technique. Students
conduct ensembles derived from class personnel. Music core course. 2 credits.
306. Piano Literature. A survey of the development of the piano and its literature with
emphasis on piano methods books and related materials. 2 credits.
375. Counterpoint. Introductory work in strict counterpoint through three- and four-part
work in all the species. 2 credits.
316. Keyboard Harmony. Score reading and the realization of figured bass at the key-
board, transposition and improvisation. The successful completion of a piano jury is
required for admission to the course. 2 credits.
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326. Vocal Literature. A survey of solo vocal literature with emphasis on teaching reper-
toire. Extensive listening is required. Students may have opportunities to perform the
works studied. 2 credits.
327. Vocal Pedagogy. This course prepares the advanced voice student to teach private
lessons at the secondary school level. Students are expected to develop vocal exercise pro-
cedures, become familiar with suitable teaching repertoire and apply teaching procedures
in a laboratory situation. Selected writings in vocal pedagogy and voice therapy will be
studied. 2 credits.
328. Form and Analysis I. A study through analysis and listening of simple and
compound forms, variations, contrapuntal forms, rondo and sonata forms. Emphasis is
placed primarily upon structural content. The course provides experience and skill in both
aural and visual analysis. Music core course. 2 credits.
329. Form and Analysis II. A study through analysis and listening of fugal forms, suite,
complex sonata forms and techniques for analysis of certain contemporary styles of
music. 2 credits
343. 20th Century Music. An advanced course in music history. Beginning with late- 19th-
century musical developments, the course continues chronologically through the 20th
century. Designed for music majors and interested non-majors who read music well.
Prerequisite: MSC 242 or permission of the instructor. Writing process. 3 credits.
345. Advanced Instrumental Conducting. Emphasis on practical work with instrumental
groups. Rehearsal techniques are applied through individual experience. Prerequisite:
MSC 246 or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
347. Advanced Choral Conducting. Emphasis is on advanced technique with and without
baton, score preparation, interpretation and pedagogy relating to choral organizations.
Prerequisite: MSC 246 or permission of the instructor. 2 credits.
357. Organ Literature. A historical survey of representative organ literature from earliest
times to the present day. 2 credits.
352. Organ Pedagogy. Designed with a practical focus, this course surveys various
methods of organ teaching. Laboratory teaching and selection of appropriate technical
materials for all levels are included. 2 credits.
401. Instrument Repair. A laboratory course in diagnosing and making minor repair of
band and orchestral instruments. 2 credits.
403. Instrumental Pedagogy. A survey of teaching materials that relate to the student's
performance area. Students may be expected to apply teaching procedures in a laboratory
situation. 2 credits.
405. Instrumental Literature. A survey of literature (solo and chamber) that relate to the
student's performance area. 2 credits.
406. Piano Pedagogy. A practical course that explores fundamental principles necessary
to be an effective piano teacher. Subjects include practice techniques, memorization and
the selection of appropriate technical materials for both beginners and advanced students.
Laboratory teaching may be required of the student. 2 credits.
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416. Orchestration. A study of instrumentation and the devices and techniques for scoring
transcriptions, arrangements and solos for orchestra and band, with special emphasis on
practical scoring for mixed ensembles as they occur in public schools. Laboratory analysis
and performance. Scoring of original works. 2 credits.
422. Church Music Methods and Administration. A course that acquaints students with the
church music program. Includes the development of a choir program, methods and
techniques of rehearsal, budget preparation, and committee and pastoral relationships. 3
credits.
510. Class Piano Instruction I. First course in the sequence designed for music majors
with minimal piano skills in preparing for piano proficiency. 1 credit.
577. Class Piano Instruction II. Second course in the sequence designed for music
majors in preparing for piano proficiency. Prerequisite: MSC 510 with a minimum of
"C-" or better, or permission of instructor. 1 credit.
572. Class Piano Instruction III. Third course in the sequence designed for music majors
in preparing for piano proficiency. Prerequisite: MSC 511 with a minimum of
"C-" or better, or permission of instructor. 1 credit.
573. Class Piano Instruction IV. Fourth course in the sequence designed for music majors
in preparing for piano proficiency. Prerequisite: MSC 512 with a minimum of
"C-" or better, or permission of instructor. 1 credit.
520. Class Voice Instruction. Designed for music majors with minimal vocal skills.
Preparation for department voice proficiency requirements. 1 credit.
530. Individual Instruction (Voice, Piano, Orchestral and Band Instruments). 1 credit.
540. Individual Instruction (Voice, Piano, Orchestral and Band Instruments). 2 credits.
600. Accompanying. Under the guidance of a piano instructor the piano concentration
student prepares accompaniments for recital performance. One credit per semester is
given for one solo recital or two half recitals. A maximum of two credits, usually
distributed over the last three years, may be earned. 1-2 credit(s).
Music Ensembles
601. Marching Band. The principal band experience during the fall semester open to all
students by audition. Performs for home football games. Practical lab experience for
music education majors. One semester satisfies one unit of physical activity of the gener-
al education requirements. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
602. Symphonic Band. The principal band experience during the spring semester, open to
all students by audition. The Symphonic Band performs original literature and arrange-
ments of standard repertoire. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
603. Symphony Orchestra. Various symphonic literature is studied and performed. In the
second semester the orchestra accompanies soloists in a concerto-aria concert and on
occasion combines with choral organizations for the performance of a major work. Open
to all students by audition. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
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604. Concert Choir.
Sec. 1. Open to all students by audition, the Concert Choir performs all types of
choral literature. In addition to local concerts, the Choir tours annually. Satisfies large
ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
604. College Choir.
Sec. 2. Open to all students by audition, the College Choir performs all types of
choral literature. Satisfies large ensemble requirement. 1 credit.
605. Chamber Choir. Open to all students by audition, the Chamber Choir performs
chamber vocal literature from madrigals to vocal jazz. 1/2 credit.
610. Woodwind Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Clarinet Choir. 1/2 credit. Sec. 3. Woodwind Quintet. 1/2 credit.
Sec. 2. Flute Ensemble. 1/2 credit. Sec. 4. Saxophone Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
615. Brass Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Brass Quintet. 1/2 credit. Sec. 3. Low Brass Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
Sec. 2. Tuba Ensemble. 1/2 credit. Sec. 4 Trumpet Ensemble. 1/2 credit
616. Percussion Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
620. String Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
625. Jazz Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Jazz Band. 1/2 credit. Sec. 2. Small Jazz Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
630. Chamber Ensembles.
Sec. 1. Guitar Ensemble. 1/2 credit.
635. Handbell Choir. 1/2 credit.
Music Business Program
The Bachelor of Arts: emphasis in music business (B.A.) is a liberal arts-based music busi-
ness curriculum that builds on the strengths of current programs in business and music.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts: emphasis in music business (MBS).
Music Business (B.A.): MSC 099 (8 semesters); 115, 116, 117, 118, 201, 241, 242, 510,
511, 512, 513, 520 (1 semester), 530 (8 semesters), a music ensemble (8 semesters); MRT
177, 373; MBS 371, 372, 400; ACT 161, 162; BUS 185, 285, 371, 380; and ECN 101. j
Courses in Music Business (MBS):
371. Introduction to the Music Business. This course examines how the music business
operates, delving into a wide range of issues and areas such as publishing, record labels,
retail, distribution, agents and managers, and current issues in the industry. Writing
process. 3 credits.
372. Music Copyright, Contracts, and Cash. An in-depth examination of publishing and
recording contracts, music copyright law, and music licensing. Prerequisite: MBS 371 or
permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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373. Principles of Music Business. Explores issues related to trends in and the scope of
music business: music merchandising, music publishing (including copyrights, licensing,
contracts, distribution, and so forth); unions, promotion and other management issues.
Prerequisites: MRT 371 and 372 (taken in the sophomore year); BUS 340 and/or permission
of the instructor. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Prerequisites: Completion of all program requirements and permission of
the instructor. 3-12 credits.
Music Education Program
The Bachelor of Science in music education (B.S.), approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music,
is designed for the preparation of public school music teachers, kindergarten through
grade 12, instrumental and vocal. Piano and voice proficiencies for the music education
major prepare the candidate to meet the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of
Education and are administered by competency jury. Students participate in student teach-
ing in area elementary and secondary schools. In all field experiences, as well as the student
teaching semester, each student is responsible for transportation arrangements. During the
student teaching semester, the candidate is not required to register for recital attendance,
private lessons, or an ensemble.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science in music education (MED).
Music Education (B.S.): Core courses plus: MED 136, 223, 227, 330, 331, 333, 334, 335.
336, 441, 442; MSC 216, 316, 416; EDU 110; PSY 120 (recommended), 180; two college-
level mathematics courses and one American or English literature course; and a 3.00 cumu-
lative grade point average. Music education majors are permitted to register for only one
half-hour lesson in their principle performance medium during the student teaching
semester if they are preparing a recital. This is accomplished by petition.
Courses in Music Education (MED):
136. Survey of Music Education. A first-year field experience with a classroom compo-
nent. 1 credit.
220. Music in the Elementary School. A course designed to aid elementary education
majors in developing music skills for the classroom, including the playing of instruments,
singing, notation, listening, movement, and creative applications. 3 credits. [Cross-listed
as Elementary Education 220.]
223. Brass Methods. A study of the brass family. Emphasis on pedagogical techniques.
Mixed brass ensemble experience. 2 credits.
227. Percussion Methods. A study of the percussion family. 1 credit.
280. Field Practicum in Music Education. Optional supervised field experiences in appro-
priate settings. Required pass/fail. Prerequisites: EDU 110 and permission. 1-3 credits.
330. Woodwind Methods. A study of the woodwind family. 2 credits.
331. String Methods. A study of the string family. 2 credits.
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333. Methods and Materials, General Music: Elementary. A comprehensive study olj
general music teaching at the elementary school level, the philosophy of music education,]
varied approaches for developing conceptual learning and music skills, creative applica-j
tions, and analysis of materials. 3 credits. ;
334. Choral Literature and Methods. A study of literature, materials, and approaches]
appropriate for choral and general music classes in grades 6-12. Writing process. 3 credits.^
335. Instrumental Literature and Methods. A study of literature, materials, philosophy,]
and methods applicable to the teaching of instrumental ensembles (including marching|
band) from elementary through high school levels. 3 credit. j
336. Music Education Field Practicum. Students are placed in schools one hour per week!
vi'here they are involved in a teaching/learning environment. 1 credit. -
441. Student Teaching: Instrumental. Music education majors spend a semester in thei
music department of a school district under the supervision of cooperating teachers.
Prerequisites: |
(1) a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 during the first six semestersi
(effective for students entering the program in the fall of 2003). '
(2) two college-level mathematics courses and one American or English literaturej
course. j
(3) successful completion of piano and voice proficiency juries. ;
(4) completion of music core courses and MED 136, 223, 227, 330, 331, 333, 334,;
335, 336; MSC 216, 316, including field experiences, 345 or 347 and EDU llO.j
(5) approval of the music faculty. Students are responsible for transportation; thej
College cannot ensure that student teaching placement can be in a local geographic!
area. 8 or 4 credits. •
442. Student Teaching: Vocal. Same as MED 441. 8 or 4 credits. I
Music Recording Technology Program
The Bachelor of Music: emphasis in music recording technology (B.M.) is designed toj
prepare students for today's rapidly developing interactive media and music recording;
industries.
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Degree Requirements: \
Degree: Bachelor of Music: emphasis in music recording technology (MRT). '
Music Recording Technology (B.M.): Core courses plus: MRT 177, 219, 277, 278, 373,!
374, 377, 400, 474; MBS 371, 372; PHY 101, 102, 203, 212, 350; MAS 102 (or MAS 161).i
Courses in Music Recording Technology (MRT): j
777. Survey of the Music Industry. This course is intended to expose freshmen MRT and]
MBS majors to the music industry overall and help them determine their choice of major.l
Class sessions will involve discussion, demonstration, and visits with MRT/MBS seniors!
who have completed their internships. 1 credit. ]
219. Ear Training for Recording Engineers. Critical listening skills are developed!
through class demonstration and ear-training exercises. Specific skills include hearing and]
discriminating frequencies, levels, processing, phase, etc. while listening musically to var-;
ious production styles. Prerequisite: MRT 277. 1 credit. !
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277. Recording Engineering I. Fundamentals of the recording arts including basic audio
signal and acoustics theory, recording consoles, microphone design and technique, and
signal processing. Students work in on-campus studios to complete lab assignments and
projects. Prerequisite: PHY 102 or permission. 3 credits.
278. Recording Engineering II. Multitrack studio production techniques are further devel-
oped through class discussion, in-class recording sessions, and project assignments. Audio
theory, processes, and issues are examined in-depth. Prerequisite: MRT 277, MRT majors
only. 3 credits.
373. Electronic Music. An in-depth look at the history, use and development of electronic
music. Emphasis in MIDI, sequencing, transcription, sound design, synthesis techniques,
sampling and studio production integration. Prerequisite: MRT 278 or permission of
instructor. 3 credits.
374. Digital Audio. An in-depth examination of the principles and applications of digital
audio in today's recording and interactive media industries. Topics discussed include: digi-
tal audio fundamentals, recording and reproduction systems theory, computer-based record-
ing and editing, and audio for CD-ROM; and other new media applications. Prerequisite:
MRT 278 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
377. Recording Engineering III. A continuation of MRT 277/278, this 3rd course in the
recording engineering sequence focuses on stereo recording, surround recording and mix-
ing, and mastering. The emphasis is on listening critically for mic placement, understanding
hall acoustics, applying musical decisions during the recording process, exploring new
directions in surround sound for music production, and developing a musical, artistic, and
technical awareness of issues involved in mastering projects for commerical release.
Prerequisite: MRT 278, MRT majors only. 3 credits.
400. Internship. Practical on-the-job experience provides students insight, exposure, and
experience in an area of interest within the music/interactive media industry. Prerequisites:
permission of the program director. 3 credits. The internship can be taken either in the last
semester, in the summer between junior and senior years, or full-time in the last semester for
12 credits. A full-time internship, if all other coursework and music requirements are com-
pleted, allows students to relocate for the term.
474. Music Production Seminar. Advanced issues of music production are discussed and
practiced. These include musicality, client relations, engineering, budgets, etc. An indi-
vidual emphasis is provided to help the student focus on these technical, artistic, orga-
nizational and personal aspects. The course centers around completion of a major project.
Prerequisite: MRT 374 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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Faculty
Johannes M. Dietrich, associate professor of music.
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Dietrich teaches viohn, viola, the string methods course, principles of conducting, and
advanced instrumental conducting. He directs the Lebanon Valley College Symphony
Orchestra, coaches chamber ensembles, and performs solo recitals.
Scott H. Eggert, professor of music.
D.M.A., University of Kansas.
Eggert teaches music theory, aural theory, counterpoint, orchestration, and composition.
He is active as a composer and has premiered major works on and off campus.
Robert H. Hearson, professor of music.
Ed.D., University of Illinois.
A low brass specialist, Hearson directs the bands, teaches courses in instrumental music
education and brass pedagogy, and supervises music student teaching activities. He is
founder/director of the LVC Summer Music Camp and host conductor/coordinator of the
LVC Honors Band. He maintains a special interest in brass ensemble music, and is active
as a performer, clinician, adjudicator and guest conductor.
Barry R. Hill, associate professor of music. Director of the Music Recording Technology
Program.
M.M., New York University.
A member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the Audio
Engineering Society, Hill is responsible for developing curriculum, maintaining the on-
campus recording studios, and teaching courses in the MRT program. As a recording engi-
neer, he has a long list of album credits, including several national chart-placing singles;
his knowledge of music technology has been employed in record production, concert per-
formances, theater sound design, theme park shows, system installations, workshops, and
seminars. For fun, he teaches a graduate course, entitled Psychology of Music Teaching
and Learning, for the Master of Music Education Program at LVC.
Mary L. Lemons, associate professor of music.
Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.
Coordinator of music education, she teaches music education methods courses, arranges and
supervises music student teaching, and advises the campus MENC: The National
Association for Music Education student chapter.
Rebecca C. Lister, assistant professor of music.
D.M., Florida State University.
Director of vocal studies. Lister teaches applied voice, vocal Uterature, pedagogy, and diction.
Mark L. Mecham, professor of music. Chairperson.
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
His doctorate is in choral music, and he has experience in choral conducting, music educa-
tion, and voice. Conductor of the Lebanon Valley College Concert Choir and Chamber
Choir, Mecham also serves as adjudicator, clinician and consultant.
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Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, associate professor of music.
DMA., University of Iowa. ^
Moorman-Stahlman teaches private organ and piano lessons, organ literature, organ ped-
agogy, and sacred music courses, and coordinates class piano instruction. She directs the
handbell choir, performs frequently in solo organ recitals, and advises the Sigma Alpha
Iota chapter.
Renee Lapp Norris, assistant professor of music.
Ph.D., University of Maryland.
A musicologist by training, Norris teaches the music history sequence, American music his-
tory, topics courses, and form and analysis.
Victoria Rose, instructor in music.
M.M. Towson State University.
Teaching applied and class voice. Rose is an active recitalist and oratorio soloist in Central
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. In 2003-2004, she will direct the College Choir.
Jeff Snyder, associate professor of music, assistant director of the music recording tech-
nology program.
M.S., Kutztown University.
He has designed curricula and presented seminars in audio recording and MIDI for sev-
sral artists, public schools, colleges, universities and technical schools. He has produced,
engineered and been a session player on 20th century and commercial jingles, songs and
recordings.
Thomas M. Strohman, associate professor of music. Acting chairperson.
M.M., Towson State University.
He is responsible for woodwind studies and jazz studies and directs the jazz ensembles. A
founding member of the jazz ensemble Third Stream, he has recorded for Columbia Artists.
Dennis W. Sweigart, professor of music.
p.M.A., University of Iowa.
Sweigart teaches applied piano and courses in keyboard harmony, form and analysis, and
piano pedagogy. He regularly performs as a soloist and as an accompanist.
Susan Szydlowski, director of special music programs.
B.A., Colby College.
She has pursued graduate studies at Temple University.
Michelle L. Barraclough, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., The Catholic University of America.
Teacher of applied flute, Barraclough also directs the Flute Ensemble and teaches flute lit-
erature and pedagogy.
Joseph G. Bashore, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.F.A., University of Iowa.
\n accomplished recitalist and accompanist, Bashore teaches class and applied piano.
Beverly K. Butts, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., Michigan State University.
k well-known soloist, orchestral musician, and teacher in the region. Butts teaches applied
:larinet, clarinet literature, and pedagogy courses.
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Marie-Aline Cadieux, adjunct assistant professor of music.
DMA., Ohio State University.
Visiting artist and active recitalist, Cadieux teaches applied cello.
Christopher D. Campbell, adjunct assistant professor of music.
D.M.A., Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University.
Music educator and performer, Campbell teaches applied instrument.
John E. Copenhaver, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., West Chester University.
Music educator and performer, Copenhaver teaches applied trumpet.
James A. Erdman II, adjunct instructor in music.
Retired solo trombonist, "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band, Washington
D.C. He teaches low brass instruments and is founder and director of the Lebanon Valle>
College Low Brass Ensemble. He performs on the trombone and appears nationally as c
soloist and clinician.
Suzanne D. Fox, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., University of Miami.
A well-known music educator and performer in the region, Fox teaches French hom.oe
Emily Y. Frantz, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M.T., Temple University.
A professional music therapist and performer, Frantz teaches applied oboe.
Linda W. Hummel, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
Music educator and vocal performer. Hummel teaches Introduction to Music.
Robin Lilarose, adjunct instructor in music.
B.S., Elizabethtown College.
An active performer in regional orchestras and chamber ensembles, Lilarose teaches
applied flute.
James E. Miller, adjunct instructor in music.
A member of the jazz ensemble Third Stream, his teaching specialty is string bass anc
electric bass. He has played with several regional symphonies in the area.
Joseph D. Mixon, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., Combs College of Music.
He is a professional guitarist in the tri-state area and teaches private lessons, class guitar,
guitar ensemble, and jazz theory.
Robert A. Nowak, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., University of Miami.
He teaches percussion and directs the Percussion Ensemble.
Andrew Roberts, adjunct instructor in music.
B.M., Berklee College of Music.
A well-known composer, arranger, keyboardist, and music director in the region, Roberts
teaches jazz studies.
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Joe Trojcak, adjunct instructor in music recording technology.
B.A., West Chester University. ^
Trojcak owns Progressive Enterprises Sound Studios, a facility that provides audio pro-
duction for music, corporate, and political clients. He has taught one of the MRT record-
ing classes, is a seminar speaker for the program, and hosts many of our interns.
Craig Underwood, adjunct instructor in music recording technology.
B.M., Lebanon Valley College.
Edward VanLandeghem, adjunct instructor in music recording technology.
B.M., Lebanon Valley College.
VanLandeghem teaches Musical Acoustics and Recording Engineering III for the MRT
Drogram. He is a mastering engineering for his own company, Funkhouser Mastering.
Fom Volpicelli, adjunct instructor in music recording technology.
B.A., Gettysburg College.
\ member of NARAS and AES, Volpicelli teaches the capstone Music Production Seminar
course for the MRT program. He is CEO and president of The Mastering House, Inc., and
las a long track record in the recording industry (notably live recording and mixing for the
fCing Biscuit Flower Hour productions). His company offers mastering, authoring, produc-
ion, and programming for multimedia and Internet-based applications.
lulia P. Wagner, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.A., Ithaca College.
'A professional bassoonist, Wagner plays with several regional symphonies.
Patricia Lutz Walter, adjunct assistant professor of music.
M.M., West Chester University.
vValter teaches Music for the Elementary Teacher.
Vlichael Wojdylak, adjunct assistant professor of music.
D.D.S., University of Maryland.
\Vojdylak directs the College choir and teaches private voice lessons.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Although the College does not offer a major in physical education, two units of phys-
ical education are required for graduation. The program encourages attitudes and habits of
good health, while developing physical capacities and skills that will enrich life.
Courses in Physical Education (FED):
102. Aerobic Exercises. A combination of exercise and dance steps in rhythmic move-
ments. The course promotes the value of a total fitness program, including diet and weight
control and heart rate monitoring.
113. Bowling. Instruction in the techniques, etiquette, history and method of scoring.
About eight weeks will be spent in league play.
122. Fitness. Examination of varied programs for fitness, with emphasis on diet and
weight control, cardiovascular efficiency, strength improvement and flexibility training.
123. Weight Training. This course is designed to educate the students to the proper tech-
niques of weight training and different programs for both now and the future.
124. Personal Training. Designed to teach participants how to analyze their current fitness
level and create a safe and effective personal training program. Each individual will learn
about their exercise and health history, muscular strength and endurance fitness, cardio-res-
piratory fitness, flexibility and body composition.
125. Golf. Instruction in the techniques, tactics, rules and etiquette of golf.
135. Racquetball. Instruction in the tactics, techniques and different forms of competition
used in racquetball.
137. Tae Kwon Do. Introduction to basic stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks with apphcations
to self defense.
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146. Tennis. Instruction in the techniques, rules and tactics, with extensive practice in
singles and doubles.
148. Rugby. Instruction in the techniques, rules and tactics of Rugby. Students must
attend 14 hours of practice and are required to play a total of 160 minutes during games.
160. Swimming. Beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction.
162. Water Exercise. Includes water-walking, water running and other aerobic water
exercises for swimmers and non-swimmers. Utilizes water as resistance to improve
strength and cardiovascular endurance.
168. Life Guarding. The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding pro-
gram is to provide lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skills and knowledge nec-
essary to keep the patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. After suc-
cessfully completing the requirements of the course, students will be certified in:
Lifeguarding (3 year certification)
First Aid (3 year certification)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (1 year certification)
169. Water Safety Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with the skills,
knowledge and experience needed to become certified to teach the following Red Cross
Swimming and Water Safety courses:
Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program (IPAP)
Levels 1 through 7 Learn to Swim Progression
Basic Water Safety
Emergency Water Safety
Water Safety Instructor Aide
190. Varsity Sports. Participation in an intercollegiate varsity sport or cheerleading.
Students shall complete successfully two units of physical education selected from a list of
approved activities. Students shall not satisfy the physical education requirement by taking the
same activity unit twice. Students shall have a maximum of one physical education unit waived
for successful completion of any of the following: one season of a varsity sport, one semester
of marching band, or one semester of military science (Army ROTC cadets only). Students
must sign up for the varsity sport course during the semester of their sport or activity.
Faculty
Allan G. MacCormack, program director.
M.S., Ithaca College.
He is the coach of the ice hockey team and the director of the physical education program.
O. Kent Reed, associate professor of physical education.
M.A. in Ed., Eastern Kentucky University.
He instructs the fitness classes and utilizes body fat percentages, pulse rate and recover}'.
strength testing devices, and workout charts. He also instructs bowling, racquetball and
skiing and team activities such as softball and volleyball. Responsibilities in the athletic
program are track and field (indoor and outdoor) and cross country.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Health Science Program
This curriculum shall only be completed by students enrolled in the six-year Doctor of
Physical Therapy (DPT) program. At the end of four years of study, students enrolled in the
DPT program will receive a Bachelor of Science in health science. In order to proceed into ^
the professional phase of the DPT program, students must maintain: (1) a minimum cumu-
lative 3.0 GPA in all coursework; (2) a minimum cumulative science GPA of 2.5 (the
required biology, chemistry, physics, PHT 311 and PHT 312 courses), and (3) no individual
science grade lower than a C (courses may be repeated to meet this requirement).
Departmental students not meeting these requirements may complete their senior or fourth
year requirements and graduate with the health science major but may not continue into the
professional (graduate) phase.
Required pre-professional course work includes completion of the general education pro-
gram and major requirements including 18 credit hours in a cognate discipline or minor of
choice.
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree requirements can be found on page 167.
Lebanon Valley College's Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program has been grant-
ed Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Association. Candidacy is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual
accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing
toward accreditation.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in health science.
Mfljor.- BIO 111, 112, 113, 114, 222; CHM 111, 112, 113, 114; PHY 103, 104; MAS 170 or
270, or PSY 130; PSY 111 or 112; SOC 110 or 120; PHT 300, 311, 312, and a choice of
three of the following: 412, 414, 416, 418. (65 total credits).
N.B. PHT 312, a 7-credit summer course, is optional for students not continuing in the pro-
fessional phase. In lieu of PHT 312, students may select two courses from the following list:
BIO 212, 304, 305, 306; PSY 120, 235, 265, 346, 378, SOC 324, or other courses as agreed
upon with the department.
No minor is offered in health science.
Courses in Health Science (PHT):
202. Comparative Health Care Professions and Systems. An independent study course to
be completed while enrolled in the Study Abroad Program. Students compare the health care
system in the visited country with the complex system present in the United States of
America. Writing process. 3 credits.
310. Medical Terminology. Examines terminology used by health care providers in clinical
health care delivery, exploring medical word structure, terminology apphcable to all body
systems, and medical abbreviations. 1 credit.
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311. Fundamentals of Anatomy. This course is designed to introduce students to the basics
of human anatomy. The course will cover human muscle origins, insertions, and actions as
well as describing in depth systemic anatomy of the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, renal,
reproductive, and nervous systems. The course will use a traditional lecture format and a
weekly laboratory session using ADAM computer imaging anatomy software. Prerequisite:
BIO 112 and permission of the instructor. 4 credits.
312. Human Anatomy. Explores human neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary,
and integumentary systems. Laboratory exercises include cadaveric dissection. 7 credits.
402. Professional Issues of Physical Therapy Practice I. Introduces professional-phase
students to key professional, ethical, and practice issues, including communication. 3 credits.
404. Professional Issues of Physical Therapy Practice II. Continued study of
professional ethical and practice issues, and patient care documentation. Theories of
teaching and learning are introduced as a basis to understand the learning process and to
investigate patient education in physical therapy practice. 2 credits.
412. Psychosocial Aspects of Disease and Disability. A survey course of the psychosocial
implications of illness and disability. Specific attention is given to cultural differences,
adjustment models, family stress from caregiving, family violence, and normal grie\ing
processes. 3 credits.
414. Pathophysiology. Examines basic human pathology and medical principles,
including, but not limited to, inflammation, infection, systemic conditions, diagnostic
imaging, genetics, and clinical laboratory tests. 4 credits.
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416. Biomechanics and Kinesiology. Examines tissue and joint structure and function, and
the mechanical principles involved in human motion. The laboratory portion will introduce
students to the basics of postural and gait assessment. Prerequisite: PHT 312. 4 credits.
418. Exercise Science. Examines skeletal muscle structure and function and
cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromusculoskeletal physiology related to physical
activity and exercise in general and special patient/client populations. Current methods of
nutritional and physical assessment will be evaluated. 3 credits.
420. Neuroscience. Examines the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and
introduces students to concepts of neural dysfunction. Laboratory sessions will concentrate
on neuroanatomy using wet brain dissection and atlas images. 2 credits.
430. Musculoskeletal I. First of a two course sequence providing an in depth study of the
evaluation, assessment, and treatment methods used in the management of musculoskeletal
pathology and/or injury. This first component of the two course sequence will emphasize the
upper and lower limbs, with an introductory component to the spine. 4 credits.
432. Clinical Examination. An introduction to the tests and measurements used by physical
therapists in the clinical and research settings. Laboratory sessions will provide the student
with an opportunity to integrate concepts and apply the therapeutic interventions discussed
in lecture. 4 credits.
434. Clinical Interventions I. First of a two course sequence designed to instruct students
in the use of therapeutic modalities to affect change in human tissues. Laboratory exercises
include applying modalities, gait training with various devices, and therapeutic exercise. 4
credits.
450. Evidence Based/Critical Inquiry Physical Therapy I. Provides a critical appreciation
of basic science, clinical, and grounded theory research to the evolution of physical therapy
as an evidence based clinical health professional discipline. 2 credits. -
460. Clinical Education and Practice I. Four-week full-time clinical placement in a local
ambulatory or out-patient setting where students begin to utiUze skills and implement eval-
uative techniques in the clinical decision making process. 1 credit.
Faculty
Philip J. Blatt, assistant professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., University of Miami.
He teaches neuromuscular physical therapy and neuromuscular rehabilitation. His
research is focused on developing novel therapeutic approaches and investigating
improvements in functional outcomes in patients with visual-spatial inattention or neglect.
Stan M. Dacko, associate professor of physical therapy. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Hahnemann University
He teaches pathophysiology, advanced neuroscience, and differential diagnosis. His
research interests are related to motor control and interventions for neurodegenerative dis-
eases.
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Marcia Epier, associate professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., Temple University.
She teaches clinical examination, the musculoskeletal course series, and differential
diagnosis. Her research interests include clinical and functional outcome and orthoses
efficacy. Clinical practice areas include orthopedics and sports medicine.
Claudia C. Gazsi, assistant professor of physical therapy. Director of clinical education.
M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches foundational professional issues courses and oversees the clinical education
course series. Her interests include fall reduction, balance, and vestibular disorders.
Roger M. Nelson, professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D. University of Iowa.
He teaches the evidence based/critical inquiry physical therapy series. His research interests
include outcome modeling using activity-based methodology and patient satisfaction.
Stacey A. Ruch, assistant professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches human anatomy, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Her research interests
include the role of the lateral hypothalamus in taste-guided behaviors such as sodium
appetite, conditioned taste aversion, and drug-induced avoidance.
Penelope L. Samuelson, assistant professor of physical therapy.
M.P.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches clinical examination and the clinical interventions course series. Her research
interests include factors affecting patient satisfaction and instruction of injury prevention,
patient teaching, and outcome data analysis.
Anita Alonte Roma, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
O.P.T., Widener University.
Kevin Basile, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
M.S., University of Delaware.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Physics Program
Physics, the most fundamental science of the physical world, combines the excitement
of experimental discovery and the beauty of mathematics. The program in physics at
Lebanon Valley College is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamental laws
dealing with motion, force, energy, heat, light, electricity and magnetism, atomic and
nuclear structure, and the properties of matter.
Students major in physics as a preparation for professional careers in industry as
physicists and engineers, and education as high school and college teachers. Other pos-
sibilities include technical writing, sales and marketing. Physics students can continue
their professional training by going to graduate school in physics and engineering, or to
other professional schools offering degrees in such fields as health physics and business.
The facilities of the Physics Department are located on the third and fourth floor of the
Garber Science Center. In addition to the introductory physics laboratory, the department
maintains an atomic force microscopy laboratory, optics laboratory, atomic physics lab-
oratory, electronics laboratory, and nuclear physics laboratory. Students majoring in
physics also have the opportunity to use equipment (e.g., electron microscope and nuclear
magnetic resonance spectrometer) maintained by other science departments.
Students majoring in physics take advantage of close contact with faculty, work as paid
laboratory assistants, pursue independent study or research/internships, and participate in
the local chapter of the Society of Physics Students. Summer research opportunities,
supported by college funds or external grants, are available for physics students.
Students majoring in physics also have a unique opportunity for study abroad. A stu-
dent can spend a semester as a physics student at Anglia Polytechnic University in
England. This opportunity combines a continuing education in physics with the richness
of an international experience.
The Physics Department also directs the 3+2 Engineering Program. For details, see
Cooperative Programs, page 24.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in physics.
Major: PHY 111, 112, (or 101, 102 or 103, 104 with permission), 211, 311, 312, 321, 322,
327, 328 and four additional semester hours above 211; MAS 161, 162, 261 and 266 or
MAS 111, 112, 261 and 266 (43-47 credits).
Minor: PHY 111, 112 (or 101, 102 or 103, 104), 211, plus 6 credits in physics above 211;
MAS 111 or 161 (21-23 credits).
Secondary Teacher Certification: Along with the major requirements, students seeking
secondary certification in physics must take additional courses in education and the sci-
ences. Contact the department for the courses required.
Courses in Physics (PHY):
100. Physics and Its Impact. A course that acquaints the student with some of the important
concepts of physics, both classical and modem, and with the scientific method, its nature and
its limitations. The role of physics in the history of thought and its relationships to other dis-
ciplines and to society and government are considered. The weekly two-hour laboratory peri-
od provides experience in the acquisition, representation and, analysis of experimental data
and demonstration of the physical phenomena with which the course deals. 4 credits.
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101, 102. Fundamentals of Physics I, 11. An introduction to the fundamental concepts
and laws of the various branches of physics including mechanics, heat, sound, electricity,
magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear structure with laboratory work in each area.
Emphasis and applications appropriate for music recording technology majors. 4 credits
per semester. Prerequisite: PHY 101 (or equivalent) for PHY 102.
103, 104. General College Physics 1,11. An introduction to the fundamental concepts and
laws of the various branches of physics, including mechanics, heat, sound, electricity,
magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear structure, with laboratory work in each area.
4 credits per semester. Prerequisite: PHY 103 (or equivalent) for PHY 104.
Ill, 112. Principles of Physics 1, 11. An introductory course in classical physics, designed
for students who desire a rigorous mathematical approach to college physics. Calculus is
used throughout. The first semester is devoted to mechanics and heat, and the second
semester to electricity, magnetism, and optics, with laboratory work in each area.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MAS 111 or 161. 4 credits per semester. Prerequisite: PHY
111 (or equivalent) for PHY 112.
120. Principles of Astronomy. An introduction to the forces that shape the solar system
and the universe as well as the tools used to observe them. It presents a comprehensive
review of the modern scientific view of the physical universe. Topics include the history
of astronomy, astronomical technology, and the structure and evolution of astrophysical
systems including the solar system. Sun, other stars, and galaxies. Laboratory work
required. 4 credits. [Cross-listed as Earth and Space Science 120.]
203. Musical Acoustics. The study of wave motion, analysis and synthesis of waves and
signals, physical characteristics of musical sounds, musical instruments, the acoustical
properties of rooms and studio design principles. Prerequisite: PHY 102, 104 or 112 or
permission. 3 credits.
211. Atomic and Nuclear Physics. An introduction to modem physics, including special
relativity, the foundation of atomic physics, quantum theory of radiation, the atomic
nucleus, radioactivity and nuclear reactions, with laboratory work in each area.
Prerequisite: PHY 102, 104 or 112, MAS 111 or 161 or permission. 4 credits.
212. Introduction to Electronics. The physics of electrons and electronic devices, including
diodes, transistors, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, switching circuits, and integrated
circuits, with laboratory work in each area. Prerequisite: PHY 102. 104 or 112. or permission.
4 credits.
261. Introduction to Computational Physics. An introduction to the approximate numer-
ical solution of physical problems with computers. The course focuses on problems from
mechanics, electromagnetics, and quantum mechanics that are not analytically solvable.
Topics include realistic projectile motion, planetary motion, and electromagnetic fields
produced by charge and current distributions. Prerequisites: PHY 102. 104. or 112 and
MAS 111 or 161. 3 credits.
302. Optics. A study of the physics of light, with emphasis on the mathematics of wave
motion and the interference, diffraction and polarization of electromagnetic wa\ es. The
course also includes geometric optics with applications to thick lens, lens systems and
fiber optics. Prerequisites: PHY 112 and MAS 112. 3 credits.
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304. Thermodynamics. A study of the physics of heat, with emphasis on the first and
second laws of thermodynamics. Applications of thermodynamics to physics and engi-
neering are included. Elements of kinetic theory and statistical physics are developed.
Prerequisites: PHY 112 and MAS 112. 3 credits.
311, 312. Analytical Mechanics 1, 11. A rigorous study of classical mechanics, including
the motion of a single particle, the motion of a system of particles and the motion of a rigid
body. Damped and forced harmonic motion, the central force problem, the Euler description
of rigid body motion and the Lagrange generalization of Newtonian mechanics are among
the topics treated. Prerequisites: PHY 111 and MAS 266. 3 credits per semester.
321, 322. Electricity and Magnetism I, II. Theory of the basic phenomena of electromag-
netism together with the application of fundamental principles of the solving of problems.
The electric and magnetic properties of matter, direct current circuits, alternating current cir-
cuits, the Maxwell field equations and the propagation of electromagnetic waves are among
the topics treated. Prerequisites: PHY 112 and MAS 266. 3 credits per semester.
327, 328. Experimental Physics 1, 11. Experimental work selected from the areas of
mechanics, AC and DC electrical measurements, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear
physics, with emphasis on experimental design, measuring techniques and analysis of
data. Prerequisite: PHY 211. PHY 328 is writing process. 1 and 2 credits per semester.
350. Audio Electronics. A study of electronics as used in the audio and teleconmiunications
industries. Various principles of signals including frequency, bandwidth, modulation and
transmission are discussed. Studio maintenance and repair techniques are emphasized.
Laboratory work included. Prerequisite: PHY 212. 3 credits.
360. The Teaching of Physics in Secondary Schools. A course designed to acquaint the
student with some of the special methods, programs and problems in the teaching of
physics in secondary schools. Required for secondary certification in physics. 1 credit.
421, 422. Quantum Mechanics 1, 11. A study of selected topics in modem physics, utilizing
the methods of quantum mechanics. The Schrodinger equation is solved for such systems as
potential barriers, potential wells, the linear oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Perturbation
techniques and the operator formalism of quantum mechanics are introduced where
appropriate. Prerequisites: PHY 211 and MAS 266, or permission. 3 credits per semester.
428. Advanced Instrumentation. Theory of operation of the atomic force microscope, the
scanning electron microscope and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. Through
laboratory exercises and experimental work, students will learn the proper use and
application of these instruments. Prerequisites: PHY 327 or permission (advanced students
in the sciences or technical fields are encouraged to consider this course). 1 to 3 credits.
Faculty
Michael A. Day, professor of physics.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
He has two doctorates: one in physics, one in philosophy. His publications are in theoretical
physics (specializing in anharmonic solids), the philosophy of science, and the teaching of
physics. Day also worked for Shell Oil as a geophysicist. He recently spent one year
teaching in China. In 1999, he received the Vickroy Award for distinguished teaching.
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Thomas G. HoIIingsworth, adjunct instructor in physics.
M.S., Gonzaga University.
He is a retired U.S. Air Force command pilot with extensive experience in aviation. He
manages a variety of the departmental outreach programs and is a member of the Hershey
School Board. His interests include secondary education, introductory college physics, and
atomic force microscopy.
Barry L. Hurst, associate professor of physics. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
His background in sputtering involves investigating the material ejected from ion-bombarded
surfaces using the technique of secondary ion mass spectrometry. Other interests
include electronics and experimental design. Recently, Hurst was awarded an National
Science Foundation grant in atomic force microscopy.
Scott N. Waick, associate professor of physics.
Ph.D., Lehigh University; postdoctoral research, University of Rochester and Naval
Research Laboratory.
He enjoys mathematical physics and quantum mechanics. Walck studies quantum infor-
mation theory, particularly the theory of quantum entanglement, and collaborates with stu-
dents in this research. The aesthetic appeal in mathematical descriptions of physical real-
ity drives his interest in physics.
Earth and Space Science Program
Two courses in earth and space science are offered to acquaint students with the physical
aspects of the world in which they live and to introduce them to earth and space science as
a discipline. These courses are recommended for all students who wish to broaden their
understanding of the world.
Courses in Earth and Science (ESS):
110. Principles of Geology. An introduction to the dynamic Earth and the interrelations of
both the internal and external processes which shape it. This course offers an overview of
the history and evolution of Earth in the context of plate tectonics. It explores the nature of
volcanoes, earthquakes, mountain building processes, weathering, erosion, and the various
origins and compositions of Earth materials. Opportunities for hands-on inquiry are pro-
vided for the student in both the laboratory and in the field. 4 credits.
120. Principles of Astronomy. An introduction to the forces that shape the solar system
and the universe as well as the tools used to observe them. It presents a comprehensive
review of the modern scientific view of the physical universe. Topics include the history
of astronomy, astronomical technology, and the structure and evolution of astrophysical
systems including the solar system. Sun, other stars and galaxies. Laboratory work
required. 4 credits. [Cross-listed as Physics 120.]
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology Department at Lebanon Valley College seeks to foster the development
of a thoughtful, flexible, and scientific approach toward human behavior, guided by criti-
cal analyses of empirical research. Our curriculum is a student-oriented, liberal arts pro-
gram that prepares students, following graduation, for applied entry positions in the work
force, or for graduate studies in a range of areas such as psychology, neuroscience, social
work, medicine, business, education, and law. The program allows our students to arrive at
a thorough understanding of processes underlying behavior, with a broader goal of apply-
ing this knowledge to one's own life and society in general. This goal is consistent with the
mission of the College, which is to enable "students to become people of broad vision,
capable of making informed decisions and prepared for a life of service to others."
The department offers students the benefits of a strong classroom-based traditional
background in a variety of behavioral subdisciplines, along with providing opportunities
to become involved in the field of psychology in an applied manner. Many psychology
majors gain practical knowledge through (1) participation in independent and
collaborative research projects under the guidance and supervision of individual faculty
members, as well as (2) our extensive internship program, which allows students to
receive college credit for work experience relevant to their particular interests within the
field of psychology. Overall, the Department of Psychology at Lebanon Valley College
offers the "best of both worlds": experiences and facilities usually associated only with
larger universities, along with individualized instruction and advisement characteristic of
small liberal arts institutions.
Psychology Program
The psychology program requires all majors to complete a minimum of 42 credits of
psychology coursework. All majors initially complete several foundation courses, which
include introductions to a vast array of subfields within psychology, as well as laborato-
ry-based exposure to the nature of research design and analysis. Students then complete
courses within each of five critical psychological subdisciplines (human development,
psychopathology, biopsychology, cognition, and social processes), which include addi-
tional, advanced, lab-based research. Finally, all majors complete an integrative capstone
experience, which includes coursework surveying the history of psychology, as well as the
completion of an individualized internship or research project.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology.
Mayor.- PSY 111, 112, 120, 130, 199, and 443; one course from 325, 333, 347, 364, or 379;
one course from 400, 410, 420, or SED 440; an additional 6 PSY credits. Students must
also complete one course from each of the following five core areas: biopsychology: 280,
285, 378; cognition: 250, 260, 363; human development: 230, 235, 324; social processes:
240, 245, 247, 255, 346; psychopathology: 265, 268, 270, 332. (42-52 credits).
Minor: PSY 111, 112, 120, and 130; 6 credits at the 200-level or higher; 3 credits at the
300-level. (23 credits).
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Courses in Psychology (PSY):
111. General Psychology 1. This survey course examines the relationship between
research and theory in the field of psychology. A brief review of the history of psycholo-
gy allows students to understand the evolution of the discipline. The remainder of the
course provides an overview of the basic research areas of psychology, including physio-
logical psychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, language and cogni-
tion, and human development. 3 credits.
112. General Psychology II. This survey course examines the relationship between
research and theory in the field of psychology, with emphasis on the field of applied psy-
chology. Individual and societal influences on physical and psychological health will be
examined. Topics will include psychological testing, personality theory, intelligence, moti-
vation and emotion, social behavior, and psychological disorders and treatment. 3 credits.
120. Introduction to Experimental Psychology. An introduction to psychology as a sci-
ence, emphasizing laboratory research. Students complete literature reviews, design and
conduct a psychological experiment, perform data analysis and interpretation, and review
scientific ethics. In addition, subdisciplines of psychology, and methodology specific to
each, are explored. Writing process. 4 credits.
130. Statistics and Data Analysis. This laboratory course explores the basic quantitative
and qualitative statistics and data-based analytical methods used by scientists to interpret
and understand behavior. Topics include the logic of the scientific method applied to data
analysis, descriptive statistics, the foundations and utility of inferential statistics, and the
statistical methodologies of simple and advanced hypothesis testing. Students will also
design, analyze, and present the results of their own original data-collection project. 4
credits. [Cross-listed as Politcal Science 142.]
180. Child Development and Education. A survey of major ideas in child development
and educational psychology, with an emphasis on classroom applications. Topics include
human development, intelligence, language, learning, memory, motivation, social and cul-
tural contexts of development, and assessments. 3 credits.
199. Sophomore Seminar. This course is designed to assist psychology majors in devel-
oping skills that will help them be more successful in future academic and work settings.
The subjects to be covered include current research in psychology and related fields, how
to improve writing skills, how to prepare for a career in psychology, how to apply to a
graduate program, how to study for the GRE, how to choose internship sites and similar
topics. This will be a pass/fail course for all students. 1 credit.
230. Psychology of Adolescent Development. A study of the psychological characteristics and
changes occurring during adolescence. Topics include psychological development, social
influences, cognitive and intellectual development, identity and self-concept, sexual de\ elop-
ment, values, and transition to adulthood. Prerequisites: PSY 111. 112. 120. or 130. 3 credits.
235. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. A study of research, literature, and theo-
ries concerned with psychological change in the adult, from early adulthood to death. Current
research methods and findings are covered in the areas of physical, cognitixe, personality, and
social changes in the adult years. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112. 120. or 130. 3 credits.
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240. Organizational Psychology. Psychological principles applied to organizational
behavior. Topics include individual factors (personality, attitudes, perceptions), group
dynamics, personnel selection and training, communication, leadership, ergonomics and
organizational change. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
245. Personality. A study of the major theories of personality, with emphasis on psycho-
analysis, humanistic psychology, behaviorism, social learning, and trait theory.
Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. Writing process. 3 credits.
247. Psychological Perspectives on Gender. This course is designed to address a broad
spectrum of issues related to the psychology of gender. Of central importance is the
examination of empirical findings related to gender differences and similarities in
biological, behavioral, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. The course will also
involve a critical examination of the meaning of gender in the field of psychology and in
the broader society. Prerequisites: PSY HI, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
248. Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine. This course is designed as an introduction
to health psychology/behavioral medicine. It will consider the role of psychology in the
health field, including medical settings. It covers the relationship between psychological
factors and physical disease from predisposition through maintenance. The study of
behavioral medicine will include treatment of stress and stress-related disorders, preven-
tive health behaviors and factors related to adherence of treatment programs. It also
explores the psychological connections of pain and pain management, and how personal
control is related to both health and the disease process. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120,
or 130. 3 credits.
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250. Sensory and Perceptual Processes. Surveys structures and functions of, and research
strategies to examine, the various sensory systems with particular emphasis on the visual
system. Physiological, psychological and philosophical aspects of perception are dis-
cussed. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
255. Evolutionary Psychology. This course is an approach to psychology in which
knowledge and principles from evolutionary biology are used to research the structure of
the human mind. Topics will include the adaptive problems of survival, mating, parenting,
kinship, cooperation, warfare, and conflict between the sexes. Prerequisites: PSY 111,
112, 120. or 130. 3 credits.
260. Learning and Memory. This course explores various processes involved in knowl-
edge acquisition, storage, and retrieval. Specific topics include associative learning mech-
anisms, the impact of reinforcement and punishment on behavior, generalization and dis-
crimination, memory encoding, long-term memory storage and retrieval, memory distor-
tions, and the sources of individual differences in learning and memory. Prerequisites:
PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
265. Abnormal Behavior and Experience. A study of mental, emotional and behavioral
problems, including alcohol and drug abuse, brain disorders, criminal and psychopathic
behavior, neuroses, psychophysiological reactions, psychoses, sexual deviations, subnor-
mal intelligence, and suicide. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
268. Introduction to Clinical Psychology. A study of the ways psychologists assist per-
sons and groups. Particular attention is given to assessment, individual and group thera-
py, marriage and family counseling, and community psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 111,
112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
270. Forensic Psychology. This course will focus on three critical areas that fall under the
umbrella of forensic psychology. First, students will be introduced to the area of legal psy-
chology, including applied empirical research on issues important to the legal system such
as eyewitness accuracy, police selection, jury decision making, and legal assumptions
about human behavior relevant to the rights of defendants, victims, children, and con-
sumers of mental health services. Second, the area of psychological jurisprudence will be
explored by studying efforts to develop a philosophy of law and justice based on psycho-
logical values. Third, students will be introduced to the concepts generally thought of as
forensic psychology, such as criminal profiling, insanity defense, competence to stand
trial, and child custody decisions. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSH 111.3 credits. [Cross-
listed as Sociology 270.]
280. Introduction to Neuropsychology. This course serves as an introduction to the con-
tent areas and methodology of neuropsychology, the study of the relationships between
brain function and behavior. Topics include basic communication in the nervous system.
organization and function of sensory and motor systems, hemispheric specialization,
localization of function, brain injury and plasticity, and issues associated with neuropsy-
chological assessment. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, or 130. 3 credits.
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285. Introduction to Psychopharmacology. This course surveys the most commonly used
substances to treat mental disorders, such as antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic,
mood-stabilizer, psychostimulant, and cognitive enhancer medications. The course also
discusses the brain and its most common neurotransmitters, how transmitting neurons
send and receive electrochemical information, the pharmokinetics (metabolism and elim-
ination) and pharmacodynamics (absorption, distribution, and effects) of each drug, as
well as the action sites, side effects, and mechanisms of each drug. Prerequisites: PSY 111,
112, 120, or 130. 3 credits. 1
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324. Psychology of Child Development. This course provides a broad foundation for
understanding child development through an integration of practical, theoretical, and
research orientations. Attention is given to both cultural and biological determinants of
social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development, focusing on individual differ-
ences as well as group similarities. Prerequisites: PSY HI, 112, 120 and 130, or permis-
sion of the instructor. 3 credits.
325. Child Development Laboratory. The course will provide students with experience
planning (including IRB approval), observing, measuring, and analyzing child behavior
using the methods employed by developmental researchers. This is intended to supple-
ment the theory and research background they receive in PSY 324. Prerequisites: PSY
111, 112, 120, and 130; students must also have either completed or be currently enrolled
in PSY 324. 1 credit.
332. Psychological Testing and Assessment. An introduction to the principles of psycho-
logical measurement, methods of test design and construction, and applications and inter-
pretations of existing psychological tests. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130, or
permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
333. Psychological Testing and Assessment Laboratory. Students will be given the
opportunity to experience how psychological tests are designed and evaluated. Each student
will conduct a literature review on their selected topics, and then design, construct, distribute,
and evaluate the validity/reliability of a psychological test instrument consistent with a
research theme that will change every year. Prerequisites: PSY HI, 112, 120, and 130;
students must also have either completed or be currently enrolled in PSY 332. 1 credit.
346. Social Psychology. A study of the inter- and intra-personal relationships between
individuals and groups, with emphasis on theories and research studies. The topics cov-
ered may include attitude development and change, conformity, persuasion, person per-
ception, attribution, attraction, and group processes. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and
130, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
347. Social Psychology Laboratory. This course is intended to provide students with
hands-on experience in the types of survey design, observational research, and lab-based
experimentation consistent with group behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the inter-
action between social issues and popular culture. The course culminates in the presenta-
tion of data from students' original research within social psychology. Prerequisites: PSY
111, 112, 120, and 130; students must also have either completed or be currently enrolled
in PSY 346. 1 credit.
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360. The Teaching of Social Science in Secondary Schools. This course is designed for
students seeking certification to teach social science courses (psychology, sociology, and
anthropology) at the secondary school level. Under the supervision of College faculty, stu-
dents will be responsible for preparing lecture and lab materials, teaching selected topics,
and preparing, administering, and evaluating course assignments and exams. 1 credit.
363. Cognitive Science. This course explores the human mind by integrating philosophi-
cal, psychological, and biological perspectives on the nature of thought processes.
Specific topics discussed in this framework include attention, perception, consciousness,
memory, language, reasoning, intelligence, and thought-related dysfunctions.
Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
364. Cognitive Science Laboratory. This is an advanced, hands-on seminar in cognitive
science, which will allow students to explore a preferred interest in human thinking via
laboratory research. Students will review the literature on their chosen topic, design an
experiment addressing this issue, and then collect and analyze the data from their experi-
ment. The course culminates with an oral and written presentation of their research.
Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, and 130; students must also have either completed or be
currently enrolled in PSY 363. 1 credit.
378. Physiological Psychology. A study of the biological basis (substrates) of behavioral
processes. The course focuses on the physiology of reflexes, sensation and perception,
learning and memory, sleep, ingestive behaviors, emotion and psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSY HI, 112, 120 and 130, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
[Cross-listed as Psychobiology 378.]
379. Physiological Psychology Laboratory. Students will be introduced to methods used
in the study of the nervous system and its influence on behavior. Lab work will include
collecting, analyzing, and reporting data from physiological studies, as well as sheep brain
dissection and stereotaxic neurosurgery. In addition, students must complete an APA style
proposal for an individual research project. Prerequisites: PSY HI, 112, 120. and 130:
students must also have either completed or be currently enrolled in PSY 378. 1 credit.
400. Internship. This course focuses on practical and professional work experience relat-
ed to the student's work or research interests or graduate school plans. Internships are lim-
ited to off-campus sites only. Students should not take more than six credits per semester.
This will be a pass/fail course for all students. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, 130, and
at least 6 completed credits at the 200 level or higher; overall GPA of at least 2.5; com-
pletion of departmental form; approval of internship site by student's adviser prior to reg-
istration. 1-12 credits.
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410. Independent Laboratory Research. This advanced seminar allows students to
explore their own research-based interests in psychology via the completion of a laboratory
experiment on a psychological topic of their choosing. Students will review the literature
on their topic in an integrative manner, formulate a novel experiment that addresses some
aspect(s) of their chosen discipline, collect and analyze data for their experiment, and then
present their findings in the form of a conference-style oral presentation and a complete
APA-style research manuscript. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, 130, at least 6 com-
pleted credits at the 200 level or higher, and a meeting with the course instructor prior to
the start of the semester to begin discussing possible research topics. Students may enroll
in a maximum of 3 credit hours per independent laboratory research in any one semester.
A maximum of 6 credit hours in independent laboratory research may be used toward the
graduation requirements. 3 credits.
420. Independent Reading. This is an advanced seminar in psychological science, where
all students will research topics on the same specified theme, selected by the instructor
(this theme will be different with each offering of the course). Students will produce an
integrative literature review of their issue and develop some conclusions about their topic,
then present their insights in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112,
120, 130, at least 6 completed credits at the 200 level or higher, and a meeting with the
course instructor prior to the start of the semester to begin discussing possible research
topics. 2 credits.
443. History and Theory. A study of the history of psychology, including philosophical
precursors to psychology, early and modern schools of thought within psychology, impor-
tant trends, and famous psychologists. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, 130, and at least
6 completed credits at the 200 level or higher. Writing process. 3 credits.
Faculty
Deanna L. Dodson, associate professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Memphis. '
Her teaching interests are in psychobiology and experimental psychology. Her current
research areas include hemispheric specialization and handedness, and developmental
patterns in lateralization.
Lee Ann Grisolano, assistant professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Iowa. \
Her teaching interests are in neuropsychology, testing and assessment, and developmental '
disorders. Her current research areas include: educational programming for children with
neurodevelopmental disabilities, factors associated with academic success, and risk factors
associated with chronic health conditions in children.
Barry X. Kuhle, assistant professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.
His teaching interests include evolutionary psychology, social psychology, experimental
psychology, and general psychology. His research focuses on the evolved psychological
mechanisms that underlie romantic relationships, with a focus on cues to commitment. He
is also interested in the evolution and development of menopause, and the psychological
changes that accompany it.
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Kerrie D. Laguna, associate professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. \
Her teaching interests include child and lifespan developmental psychology and educa-
tional psychology. Her research interests include cognitive aging, technology and older
adults, and worry and regret across the life span.
Louis B. Laguna, associate professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
His teaching interests are in clinical, community, experimental, and forensic psychology
and psychopharmacology; he also supervises internship students. His research interests
involve anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and clinical applications of
biofeedback.
Lou Manza, associate professor of psychology. Chairperson.
Ph.D., City University of New York.
His teaching interests include cognitive processes, research design and analysis, the his-
tory of psychology, and paranormal phenomena. His research interests focus on the devel-
opment of pseudoscientific beliefs, as well as implicit learning and memory.
Heather Mitchell, visiting assistant professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Her teaching interests include learning and memory, cognitive science, statistics, research
methods, introductory psychology and psychology of language. Her primary research
interests are discourse processes, humor studies, learning, tutoring, creativity, intelligence.
and problem solving.
David E. Holden, adjunct instructor in psychology.
M.A., Kutztown University.
His teaching interests include introductory psychology, career counseling, and organiza-
tional psychology. He is also interested in counseling psychology, bio-behavioral health,
and performance enhancement. He is the senior program developer at the Outreach Office
of Program Development at Penn State University.
Richard J. Tushup, adjunct assistant professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
His teaching interests are in experimental, neuropsychology and abnormal psychology. He
is a staff psychologist at a local Veterans Administration hospital.
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DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Many majors in religion or philosophy go on to advanced study in graduate or profes-
sional schools and seminaries. Our graduates have pursued a wide variety of careers in edu-
cation, law, ministry and business. A major in religion or philosophy may be combined
with a major or minor in another subject.
Religion Program
The study of religion is designed to give students insight into the meaning of the religious
dimension of human experience. Course work in religion introduces students to the various
historical and contemporary expressions of the Judeo-Christian heritage as well as to the
diverse religious traditions of humankind.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in religion.
Major: REL 1 10, 140, 201 or 202, 3 10; one course from 252, 253, 254 or 260; and five addi-
tional courses in religion, of which at least one must be in 200-level courses and one in 300-
level courses. (30 credits).
Minor: REL 110, 140, 201 or 202; one course from 252, 253, 254, or 260; and two addi-
tional courses in religion, of which at least one must be in 300-level courses. (18 credits).
Note: To be credited for majors or minors in religion, cross-listed courses must be desig-
nated as religion courses at registration.
Courses in Religion (REL):
110. Introduction to Religion. An exploration of the many dimensions of religion as a
central human experience: self and meaning, religious expression, religious knowledge,
religion in its cultural context, and religion and the natural order. 3 credits.
120. Religion in America. A study of the origin and development of religious expression
in America. Special emphasis will be given to issues of religious diversity. Cultural
Diversity Studies. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as American Studies 120.]
130. Philosophy of Religion. A study of the issues raised for philosophy by contemporary
religious thought. The course examines such topics as faith and reason; faith and culture;
and interpretations of revelation, symbolism and religious language. 3 credits. [Cross-hsted
as Philosophy 130.]
140. Encountering World Religions. This course examines the beliefs and practices of
some of the world's major religious traditions and significant religious movements,
focusing predominantly on non-Christian or non-European traditions. The course will
be oriented topically (ritual, theology, etc.), geographically (India, the Middle East,
etc.), or thematically (religion in the modem world, religious encounters in history, etc.).
3 credits.
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160. Religion and Ethics. A study of religion in its relation to moral values, both personal
and social, with emphasis on Christian ethics. 3 credits.
201. Biblical Literature I. A study of the Hebrew scriptures (known to Christians as the Old
Testament) and related literature, including their historical and social context. 3 credits.
202. Biblical Literature II. A study of the New Testament and related literature, including
its historical and social context. 3 credits.
251. Judaism. A survey of the development of Judaism and its contemporary teachings
and practices. 3 credits.
252 . Indian Religions and Philosophies. An examination of the major religious/philo-
sophical traditions of India, orthodox and heterodox, as expressed in both literature and
practical effects in culture. Foreign studies. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Philosophy 252.]
253. Buddhism. A study of the development of Buddhism, including its teaching, practice
and influence as one of the great missionary religions. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
254. Chinese Religious and Philosophical Traditions. A study of the principal Chinese
religious/philosophical traditions, including Confucianism. Taoism. Mohism and Chinese
Buddhism. Key writings are examined together with their historical background. Foreign
studies. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Philosophy 254.]
255. Islam. This course will introduce students to the historical origins and development
of Islam. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
260. The Sacred and Society. A study of debates concerning the sacred origins of societx in
China, India and Western Europe. The course includes claims for divine sanctions for
societal structures as well as opposing views. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
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265. Myth and Metamorphoses. A study of God in a variety of cultures, including India,
Egypt and Greece at periods when writers were adapting mythic traditions and formulating
less poetic, more literally minded views of the divine. The course also explores a variety of
theoretical approaches to myth. Foreign studies. 3 credits.
310. History of Christian Thought. An examination of the history of Christianity and the
development of Christian thought through the reading and discussion of primary works in
Christian theology and philosophy. Writing process. 3 credits.
313. The Search for Jesus. This course will examine ancient texts, contemporary
commentaries, historical reconstructions, and artistic and literary depictions in its search
for Jesus. Writing process. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
322. Sociology of Religion. The structures and functions of religious organizations and
phenomena with emphasis on the varieties of religious expression in America. Writing
process. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Sociology 322.]
332. Religion in Literature. A study of religious and moral issues in contemporary fiction,
poetry and non-fiction. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
333. Religion and Film. This course will introduce students to the basic history of film and
film studies. Writing process. Disciplinary persepctive. 3 credits.
335. Religion, Homosexuality and Society. This course explores the history and con-
temporary implications of living with gay/lesbian identity, the battle for civil protections,
and the debate over the social consequences of sexual orientation research. Disciplinary
perspectives. 3 credits.
336. Contemporary Religious Thought. This course will trace the historical development of
contemporary religious thought in the West, beginning with the period of the Enlightenment
and extending into the present. 3 credits.
337. Creation and Cosmos. A study of religious and scientific theories of the origins of
the cosmos from the Presocratics through contemporary cosmologists. The course examines
developments of scientific theories of the cosmos in ancient Greece, the adaptation of
those theories in the medieval church, the critique of ancient and medieval views in the
early modem period, and the development of new theories in recent times. Writing process.
Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Philosophy 337.] J
340. One Nation Under God. This course explores the relationship between religion and-
politics in the United States. It will include an examination of the role religion played in the
founding of our nation's democracy, the important separation between church and state that
has been achieved over the course of our nation's history, and the ascendancy of the reli-
gious right in recent electoral politics. 3 credits.
342. Religion, Ethics and Technology. An exploration of ethical and religious issues arising
from modem science and technology, using process philosophy as a basis. Disciplinary
perspective. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Philosophy 342.]
352. God. Views of God as expressed in a variety of contexts from late antiquity to the
early modem period, including Christian and Islamic views, as influenced by Platonism.
Topics include proofs for the existence of God, arguments conceming God's nature, the
limits of reason and the role of faith in discussing God. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as
Philosophy 352.]
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353. Visual Art and Religious Experience. An exploration of the way in which the visual
arts have come to embody religious experience in Native American, Buddhist and
Abrahamic traditions. A series of comparative studies introduce students to socioreligious
content in art and diverse impulses to worship. Writing process. Disciplinary perspective.
3 credits. [Cross-listed as Art 353.]
Philosophy Program
The study of philosophy directly involves the student in the process of sharpening
critical and analytical abilities. Philosophy courses examine some of the greatest perennial
questions of values, knowledge, and reality and their relation to human nature.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy.
Major: PHL 120, 160, 300; either 301, 335 or 336; and six additional courses in philosophy.
(30 credits).
Minor: PHL 160, 300; either 301, 335 or 336; three additional courses in philosophy. (18
credits).
Note: To be credited for majors or minors in philosophy, cross-listed courses must be
designated as philosophy courses at registration.
Courses in Philosophy (PHL):
110. Introduction to Philosophy. Examination of major philosophical issues and the ways
major philosophers have dealt with them. 3 credits.
120. Basic Logic. An introduction to the rules of clear and effective thinking. Attention
is given to the logic of meaning, the logic of valid inference and the logic of factual
inquiry. Main emphasis is upon deductive logic. Students are introduced to the elements
of symbolic logic as well as to traditional modes of analysis. 3 credits.
130. Philosophy of Religion. A study of the issues raised for philosophy by contemporary
religious thought. The course examines such topics as faith and reason; faith and culture;
and interpretations of revelation, symbolism and religious language. 3 credits. [Cross-list-
ed as Religion 130.]
140. American Philosophy. A survey of philosophical thought in the United States from colo-
nial period to present, with emphasis on the work of Peirce, James and Dewey. 3 credits.
160. Ethics. An inquiry into the central problems of values applied to human conduct, with
an examination of the responses of major ethical theories to those problems. 3 credits.
275. Social Philosophy. An examination of some of the important philosophical issues,
including the ethical and valuational. to be found in the social institutions of politics, law.
government and religion. Writing process. 3 credits.
220. Political Philosophy. A survey of the different Western philosophies and theories of
government, ancient and modern, but especially since the 16th century. 3 credits. [Cross-
listed as Political Science 220.]
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252. Indian Religions and Philosophies. An examination of the major religious/philo-
sophical traditions of India, orthodox and heterodox, as expressed in both hterature and
practical effects in culture. Foreign studies. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 252.]
254. Chinese Religious and Philosophical Traditions. A study of the principal Chinese
religious/philosophical traditions, including Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism and Chinese
Buddhism. Key writings are examined together with their historical background. Foreign
studies. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 254.]
260. Business Ethics. An examination of ethics and values within the context of modem
corporate organizations. The course considers issues pertinent to corporate responsibility,
whistle-blowing, the profit motive, consumerism, bribery, conflict of interest and
cost/benefit analysis. Some attention is given to classical ethical theories; a considerable
portion of the course is devoted to case analysis. 3 credits.
300. History of Philosophy. The development of philosophical thought from the pre-
Socratics through the 19th century, with emphasis on philosophy as a disciphne of systemat-
ic inquiry. Writing process. 3 credits.
301. Major Authors. Intensive studies of individual great philosophers or principal
schools. Prerequisite: PHL 300 or permission. Writing process. 3 credits.
336. 20th-century Philosophy. Examines representative American, British and
Continental philosophers from 1900 to present.Writing process. 3 credits.
337. Creation and Cosmos. A study of religious and scientific theories of the origins of
the cosmos from the Presocratics through contemporary cosmologists. The course examines
developments of scientific theories of the cosmos in ancient Greece, the adaptation of
those theories in the medieval church, the critique of ancient and medieval views in the
early modern period, and the development of new theories in recent times. Writing
process. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 337.]
342. Religion, Ethics, and Technology. An exploration of ethical and religious issues arising
from modern science and technology, using process philosophy as a basis. Disciplinary
perspective. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 342.]
349. The Holocaust: A Case Study in Social Ethics. This course examines the moral
responsibility of institutions in German society, 1939-1945, for acquiescing to and per-
petrating the state-sanctioned killing of European Jews and others. Writing process.
Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
352. God. Views of God as expressed in a variety of contexts from late antiquity to the early
modem period, including Christian and Islamic views, as influenced by Platonism. Topics
include proofs for the existence of God, arguments conceming God's nature, the limits of
reason and the role of faith in discussing God. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as Religion 352.]
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Faculty
Eric W. Bain-Selbo, associate professor of religion and philosophy. Chairperson.
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
He specializes in social and religious ethics. He has published or presented papers in the
areas of religion and the family, educational theory. Holocaust studies, methods in the study
of religion, and others. Interests include Asian philosophy/religion, colonialism and indige-
nous cultures, and cross-cultural dialogue. He is the author of Mediating the Culture Wars
(2003) and the forthcoming Judge and Be Judged: Moral Reflection in an Age of Relativism
and Fundamentalism.
J. Noel Hubler, associate professor of religion and philosophy.
Ph.D., The University of Pennsylvania.
He specializes in philosophy of truth and knowledge, with an interest in both contemporary
issues and historical perspectives. He has studied cosmology and theories of matter from
antiquity to the modem period. He is also the translator of Ezekiel for the New English
Translation of the Septuagint, Oxford University Press.
Jeffrey W. Robbins, assistant professor of religion and philosophy and American Studies.
Ph.D., Syracuse University.
His area of specialization is in Continental philosophy of religion. He is also interested in
the problem of evil and contemporary ethical theory. His teaching interests include
Contemporary Religious Thought, World Religions. Biblical Literature, and Religion and
Culture. He is the author of two books, Between Faith and Thought: An Essay on the
Ontotheological Condition (2003) and In Search of a Non-Dogmatic Theology (2004).
Noelle Vahanian, assistant professor of religion and philosophy.
Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Her area of specialization is at the crossoads of philosophical theology. Continental phi-
losophy, and political theory. Her teaching interests include the history of philosophy,
ethics, and philosophy and literature. She is the author of Theology, Language, and
Desire: A Genealogy of the Will to Speak (2003).
David W. Layman, adjunct assistant professor of religion.
Ph.D., Temple University.
A specialist in the history of Amercian religious thought, he teaches a variety of courses.
including world religions, religion in America, and history of Christianity.
Warren K.A. Thompson, professor emeritus of philosophy.
M.A., University of Texas.
He teaches a course on the Holocaust.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The College offers a program for students seeking certification to teach Social Science in
the secondary schools. The program includes three required components: the Social Science
core, the secondary education core, and a major in psychology. Graduation requirements for
this major are noted in this catalog under the department. There is no major in Social Science.
Dr. Louis Manza is the coordinator of the Social Science Certification Program.
Program Requirements:
Social Science core courses: PSY 112, 180, 245, 324, 346 and 360; SOC 110, 120, 210,
230, 240, and 362. (33 credits)
Secondary Education core courses: EDU 1 10; SED 280, 430, 431, and 440. (22-24 credits).
Students must conform to state guidelines that require another math and an English or
American literature course in addition to the general education requirements. Students
must apply to the certification program after completing at least 48 credits (including the
math and English courses) with a 3.0 grade point average and must maintain that average
in order to be certified.
Psychology (PSY) major courses: HI, 120, 130, 199, and 443; one of the following lab
courses: 325, 333, 347, 364, or 379; one of the following (biosychology): 280, 285, oi
378; one of the following (cognition): 250, 260, or 363; one of the following
(psychopathology): 265, 268, 270, or 332. (25 credits)
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology Program
The major in sociology gives students an understanding of human behavior. By examin-
ing the social and cultural forces that shape our lives, students gain a richer understanding of
themselves and contemporary social issues. Sociology explores how and why people behave
as they do as well as the effects of their behavior on others. In an economy that is moving
from a manufacturing base to a service orientation, graduates in sociology are prepared to
work in fields where an understanding of the dynamics of human relationships is important.
Degree Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology.
Major: SOC 110, 311, 321, 499; 21 additional credits in sociology excluding internships
(33 credits).
Minor: SOC 110, 311, 321; three elective courses in sociology excluding internships (18
credits).
Courses in Sociology (SOC):
110. Introduction to Sociology. A study of the basic sociological perspective including the
nature of society, the influence of culture, the development of the self and group dynamics.
Specific topics include deviance and social control, racism, sexism and poverty. 3 credits.
120. Introduction to Anthropology. Introduction to both physical and cultural anthropology
including human evolution, human variation, and cross-cultural analysis and comparison.
3 credits.
210. Social Problems. Contemporary social problems as seen through different analytical
perspectives. Problems covered include war and peace, pollution and environmental
exploitation, crime and delinquency, and emotional and physical illness. Prerequisite:
SOC 110. 3 credits.
211. Urbanology. An analysis of the city as a unique form of social organization. From a
multi-disciplinary perspective, the course presents the nature of urbanization and the
impact of urbanism on contemporary society. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
220. Forensic Evidence. This course involves the application of scientific methods to
solving crimes. The course will explore the many ways in which an offender leaves evi-
dence behind at a crime scene and carries evidence away from that crime scene. A range
of topics will be covered including, but not limited to: ballistics. DNA, fingerprints, tire
prints, odontology and entomology. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
230. Sociology of Marriage and the Family. An overview of marriage and the family
focusing upon love, mate selection, alternative life styles, marital communication, conflict
resolution, parenting, divorce and widowhood. Utilizes a historical and cross-cultural
perspective in addition to sociological analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
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240. Diversity and Understanding. The major objective of this course is to help stu-
dents become aware of the degree to which behavior (including one's own) is cultur-
ally determined. As we continue to move toward a global society with increasingly fre-
quent intercultural contacts, we need more than simple factual knowledge about cultural dif-
ferences; we need a framework for understanding inter-cultural communication and
cross-cultural human relations. Through lecture, discussion, simulations, case-studies, role-
plays and games, students will learn the inter-cultural communication framework and the
skills necessary to make them feel comfortable and communicate effectively with people of
any culture and in any situation involving a group of diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite:
SOC 110. 3 credits.
245. Crime and Criminals. An examination of different types of crime including a broad
range of violent crimes and property crimes. Profiling and criminal typologies will be
explored. Specific crimes such as arson, kidnapping, stalking, and homicide will be studied.
Case studies of prototypical offenders will be included. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
251. Basic Interpersonal Relations Skill Processes. An introduction to the theory and skills
of interpersonal relationships that are geared toward helping people resolve personal and
social problems. The course features skill-building exercises as well as linkage of theory and
skills. Open to students of any major who have an interest in interpersonal relationships or
counseling. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
252. Human Behavior in the Social Environment. An examination of the interrelation of
biological, psychological and sociocultural systems and their effects on human development
and behavior. A life span perspective is used to develop an understanding of the total
person as he/she functions in relation to his/her environment at each stage in the develop-
mental process. The impact of diversity in ethnic background, race, class, sexual orientation
and culture in a pluralistic society will also be addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
261. The Aged and Aging. An investigation of the process of aging and contemporary
issues related to the elderly. Topics covered include Alzheimer's disease, retirement,
stereotypes of the elderly and contributions of the elderly to society. Prerequisite: SOC
110. 3 credits.
270. Forensic Psychology. This course will focus on three critical areas that fall under the
umbrella of forensic psychology. First, students will be introduced to the area of legal
psychology, including applied empirical research on issues important to the legal system
such as eyewitness accuracy, police selection, jury decision making, and legal
assumptions about human behavior relevant to the rights of defendants, victims, children,
and consumers of mental health services. Second, the area of psychological jurisprudence
will be explored by studying efforts to develop a philosophy of law and justice based on
psychological values. Third, students will be introduced to the concepts generally thought
of as forensic psychology, such as criminal profiling, insanity defense, competence to
stand trial, and child custody decisions. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or PSY 111. 3 credits.
[Cross-listed as Psychology 270.]
277. Child Abuse. The study and analysis of child abuse in its various expressions with
additional focus on physical and sexual abuse. Emphasis will be on models and theories
of causation, dynamics, treatment and research. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
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272. Substance Abuse. An examination of the problems associated with substance abuse
including a study of the prevalent myths concerning substance abuse, an exploration of the
causes of substance abuse and an exploration of how it affects the individual, the family and
society as a whole. In addition, the course will examine current methods of intervention and
treatment. Prerequisites: SOC 110. 3 credits.
278. Juvenile Delinquency. An examination of the causes and effects of juvenile delin-
quency, the juvenile justice system and treatment programs for the juvenile offender.
Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
280. Sexuality and Society. Study of human sexuality from psychosocial and cultural
perspectives. The course will include an examination of such topics as developmental
sexuality, gender roles, sexual communication, sexual orientation, coercive sex, sexually
transmitted diseases, HIV, and religious and ethical perspectives on sexuality. Prerequisite:
SOC 110. 3 credits.
311. Research Methods. A study of the basic concepts and skills involved in critically
evaluating and carrying out social scientific research. Topics include values and ethics
of research on human behavior, research design, interviewing and questionnaire con-
struction. Prerequisite: SOC 110, plus 9 credits of 200-level or above of sociology or
permission. 3 credits.
321. Social Theory. An intensive examination of the major sociological theorists and
movements. Prerequisite: 12 credits in sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
322. Sociology of Religion. The structure and functions of religious organizations and
phenomena with emphasis on the varieties of religious expression in America. Writing
process. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits. [Cross-listed as
Religion 322.]
324. Medical Sociology. An examination of the societal bases of health, illness and health
care. The course will include an examination of the three components of medicine: the
patient, the medical professional and the health care organization. Specific topics will
include: the role of the patient; doctor-patient relationships; the socialization of medical
professionals; the hospital as a complex organization, cross-cultural comparisons of health
care and current topics of concern such as the AIDS epidemic, new technologies and
social response to the terminally ill patient. Writing process. Prerequisite: SOC 1 10. junior
standing or permission. 3 credits.
326. Women's Issues, Women's Voices. An examination of women's contributions to the
world, their roles in social institutions, and issues arising from their uniqueness and social
situations. Topics will include images of women and their writings; biology and health;
issues of sexuality and gender identity; and women's roles in the family, religion, education.
and in the worlds of work and politics. Disciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: SOC 1 10.
junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
331. Criminology. An examination of the causes of crime. The question of whether or not
such victimless crimes such as pornography, prostitution and drug use should be consid-
ered crimes is explored. This is primarily a theory course for sociology majors and/or
declared criminal justice program students. Writing process. Prerequisite; SOC 110, jun-
ior standing or permission. 3 credits.
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333. Criminal Justice. A sociological, historical, and philosophical examination of punish-
ment and the criminal justice system. Rights of the accused, victimology, prisons, and the
death penalty are studied. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
340. Group Structure and Dynamics. An overview of the theor>' and research on sm.all
group organization and process including issues related to leadership, effective com-
munication in groups, conformity and influence. Application of basic principles to prac-
tical situations. Exercises designed to improve group leadership and participation skills.
Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
351. Death and Dying. Exploration of the basic legal, medical, ethical and social issues
related to contemporary understanding of death and dying. Examines the stages of dying,
the grief process, euthanasia, suicide, the hospice movement and life after death.
Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
362. Race, Minorities and Discrimination. An examination of the patterns of structured
inequality in American society, including a variety of minority, racial and ethnic groups.
Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
370. Adoption. This course will focus on populations involved in adoption, including birth
parents, adoptees, foster and adoptive families and agencies, in both domestic and transna-
tional adoptions. Special consideration will be given to recent policies and vehicles that
have been put into place to facilitate the permanency placement of children. A considera-
tion of ethics in adoption will be a central theme of the course. An examination of cultur-
al, economic and policy factors in countries involved in transnational adoption will be
included. The health (both physical and psychological) and cultural issues of adoptees and
services that address these will be addressed. 3 credits.
382. Sociology of the Mass Media. Seminar on how society shapes the mass media and
the effects of the mass media on individuals and society. Topics include propaganda, tel-
evision violence and aggression, and advertising. Special attention is given to values
and images portrayed by the mass media. Writing process. Prerequisite: 12 credits in
sociology, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
499. Senior Seminar. A critical analysis of selected themes and issues in contemporary soci-
ology. Topics may vary. This course is conducted as a seminar requiring extensive student
participation. Writing process. Prerequisite: SOC 110, 12 credits of sociology or permission.
3 credits.
Criminal Justice Program
For students interested in the field of criminal justice (including police work,
counseling juvenile offenders, court assistants, probation work, and other areas), the
courses listed below constitute the Criminal Justice Program. The chairs of the Sociology
and the History and Political Science departments function as advisers for this program.
Interested students should consult with one of these advisers.
Degree Requirements:
There is no major or minor in criminal justice, but the program can be most easily com-
bined with a major in political science or sociology. However, the program is not confined
to majors in these areas.
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The courses lequired are as follows: PSC 110, 315, 316, 415; SOC 110, 245, 331, 333;
six credits of PSC, PSY, or SOC 400 (internship). No courses may be taken pass/fail (30
credits).
Faculty
Sharon O. Arnold, associate professor of sociology. Chairperson.
M.S.W., Temple University.
Among her teaching interests are sociology of the family, adoption, diversity, intercultural
communication, and medical sociology. Her research interests include the development of
a cross-cultural framework for medical care delivery, especially doctor-patient
interactions.
Carolyn R. Hanes, professor of sociology.
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire.
Her areas of interest include family and marriage, criminology, criminal justice, mass
media. She is interested in the use of cooperative learning techniques.
Sharon Hall Raffleld, associate professor of sociology.
M.S.W., Washington University.
Her areas of interest include social work practice with families, children and elders as well
as policies that impact upon them.
Daniel Simpkins, lecturer in sociology.
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
His teaching specialty is in the area of anthropology.
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GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Lebanon Valley College offers four graduate programs. These are the Master of
Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Music Education (MME), the Master of
Science Education (MSE), and the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs.
The Master of Business Administration Program is a multi-disciplinary program
designed to prepare graduates for managerial responsibilities at various levels of business
organizations. This program provides a strong theoretical foundation as well as opera-
tional expertise in the areas of finance, management, marketing, human resource man-
agement, and operations management.
The Master of Music Education Program is designed to be completed over
the course of three summers. Addressing the graduate education needs of K-12 music
teachers (the program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music), the
curriculum includes experiences in foundations and principles of music education,
research methods, music technology, and the psychology of music learning plus several
elective choices.
The Master of Science Education Program is designed primarily for elementary and
middle school teachers, teaching in kindergarten through eighth grades, who want to
enhance their understanding of science principles as well as their ability to teach these
concepts to their students. This program focuses on the "hands-on" or experiential learn-
ing of science. Teachers with minimal experience in science and the methodology neces-
sary to teach science to their students, as well as those with a strong background in one
area of science and desire to complement it with comparable understanding of the other
sciences, will benefit from this program.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is a six-year program of study for students
who will receive a preliminary baccalaureate degree in health science after four years of
course work.
Graduate Program Policies and Procedures
Academic Advising and Registration
Graduate students should meet with their academic advisors prior to class registration.
The advisor will develop a graduation plan with the student. All course registrations
require the advisor's signature.
Veteran Registration
The College meets all of the criteria of Veterans Education under the provisions of Title
38, United States Code, Section 3675. The graduate programs have been approved for
payment assistance. Veterans pay the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies directly to
the College. Applicants having any questions concerning their veteran's benefits should
contact the College's veterans' representative in the Financial Aid Office.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of 9 credits (a maximum of 6 core credits) may be transferred from anoth-
er graduate program with the approval of the program director and the registrar. No trans-
fer credit shall be accepted if the grade earned at another institution was less than B.
Students wishing to transfer credits may be asked to submit course outline, textbook used,
and any reading materials, so proper credit may be given.
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Concurrent Courses
A student enrolled for a graduate degree may not take courses concurrently at another
educational institution without prior consent of the academic advisor and the registrar.
Grading
Student work is graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C and F. Candidates must maintain a grade
point average of 3.00 with a maximum of two C grades in the program.
In addition, the symbols I and W are used. I indicates work that is incomplete but oth-
erwise satisfactory. It is awarded only for substantial reason and work must be completed in
the first eight weeks of the following semester, including summer session, or I will be
changed to F.
W indicates withdrawal from a course through the designated withdrawal date.
Thereafter, the appropriate letter grade will be assigned for the course.
No graduate course may be taken pass/fail, except MSE 830 or MME 830, Research.
Review Procedure
Every student's academic progress shall be reviewed at the end of each academic period
by the academic advisor. Any student whose average falls below 3.00 or who earns a C or
F in three or more credit hours may be placed on academic probation. A student on academic
probation may be required to retake courses or correct other academic deficiencies and must
achieve a 3.00 cumulative average within two semesters of being placed on probation.
A student may repeat a maximum of two graduate courses with any given course being
repeated only once. Students who fail to correct deficiencies may be dropped from the
program. A student may appeal any decision of the Office of Graduate Studies and
Continuing Education to the vice president and dean of the faculty.
Course Withdrawal and Tuition Refund
Any student who withdraws from courses for which he or she is registered must notify
the advisor in writing. The effective date of withdrawal is the date on which the student
notifies the office. Failure to give notice of withdrawal will result in a grade of F. Notifying
the instructor does not constitute official withdrawal. A refund schedule based on official
withdrawal date is available on the GS and CE webpages.
Time Restriction
The maximum time for completion of a graduate program is seven years from the date
of the admission letter. Students who have not earned the graduate degree during this
period shall have their academic standing reviewed and may be asked to meet additional
requirements in order to graduate.
Academic Dishonesty
Students are expected to uphold the principles of academic honesty. Academic dis-
honesty will not be tolerated. For the first academic dishonesty offense, failure in the course
is mandatory, and the faculty member is required to inform the program director in writing.
A letter of warning shall be sent to the student by the program director explaining the
consequences and the right of appeal. For the second offense, failure in the course and
expulsion from the graduate program and College are mandatory.
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Address Changes |
Any change of address must be reported to the Office of Graduate Studies and
Continuing Education as soon as possible.
Privacy of Student Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 39-380)
Lebanon Valley College releases no student education records without written consent and
request of the student or as prescribed by the law. Each student has access to his or her
education records with exclusions only as specified by the law.
Financial Aid
Students may participate in the Stafford Loan Program. Graduate students should contact
the Financial Aid Office at 717-867-6181 to discuss financial aid eligibility.
Employee Tuition Reimbursement
Students are encouraged to inquire about tuition reimbursement programs at their places
of employment. Most employers of current students provide education subsidies of 50-100
percent of tuition. Some employers authorize the College to bill them directly. In this case,
students must present billing authorization when they register.
Withdrawal from Program and College and Readmission I
To withdraw from Lebanon Valley College, a graduate student must complete an official
withdrawal form obtained from the academic advisor. To apply for readmission, a graduate
student must have the written approval of the director for graduate studies and continuing
education.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The MBA Program at Lebanon Valley College is a unique program that combines liberal
arts studies with career preparation in the field of business administration. The multi-
disciplinary nature of the curriculum includes standard MBA-level courses along with
exposure to courses in executive communications, executive leadership, and corporate and
organizational ethics.
MBA Admissions
All candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or
university.
All candidates must submit a current resume and a completed application form with the
required application fee. They must take a GMAT examination and have the official test
results sent to the MBA Office. Official transcripts of all undergraduate work and any
graduate courses to be considered for transfer must be sent by the respective colleges or uni-
versities to the MBA Office. An individual interview is required.
Graduate admissions are on a rolling basis; action usually will be taken within four
weeks after all paperwork has been processed. Students who have satisfied the undergrad-
uate common body of knowledge may register for up to two graduate classes while com-
pleting the application process.
Graduation Requirements
A candidate for the MBA degree must complete a minimum of 36 credits, of which 27
must be earned at Lebanon Valley College. There are nine required core courses (27 credits)
and three electives of the student's choice (9 credits) for a total of 36 credits. A candidate
must achieve at least a 3.00 cumulative average with a maximum of two C's within the
36 graduate credits to be certified for graduation.
Degree Requirements
Every MBA candidate must complete 27 credits of core courses and 9 credits of electives.
(MBA special topic courses can be used to meet MBA elective requirements.) All courses in
the undergraduate common body of knowledge also must be completed successfully.
Courses in the Lebanon Valley College MBA Program are taught on the Annville campus.
Degree: Master of Business Administration.
Undergraduate Core (Common body of knowledge): ACT 161, 162; BUS 185. 340, 361,
383; ECN 101, 102; MAS 170.
Graduate Core: ENG 825; LSP 835; MGT 805, 815, 820, 860, 895; PHL 830; PSY 810 (27
credits) and three of the following ACT 875; ECN 865; MGT 800, 850. 855, 870, 880; spe-
cial topics (9 credits). Total of 36 credits.
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MBA Courses:
ACT 875. Managerial Decision Making. Provides students previously exposed to man-
agerial accounting principles with the essential tools and strategies managers need to
develop data for making decisions related to pricing strategy; product expansion, dis-
continuance or redesign; performance measurement; resource allocation and management;
merger and acquisition planning, and other types of managerial decisions. Stresses ways to
avoid mistakes that result when internal decision-making is based on data developed for
external financial reporting. Business topics covered include financial statement analysis,
responsibility accounting. Economic Value Added (EVA), and Activity Based Costing
(ABC). 3 credits.
ECN 865. Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, small business, and
acquisitions. Special attention to entrepreneurial behavior, sources of funding and actual
case studies in the development of new enterprises. 3 credits.
ENG 825. Executive Communications. Organizational communication skills, emphasizing
writing, speaking and listening techniques. Interpersonal communication. Explores and
increases conmiunication options on individual, group and organizational levels. (Must be
one of the first 3 courses taken in the MBA program.) 3 credits.
LSP 835. Executive Leadership. Theories and concepts of leadership. Examination of the
forces in the leader-follower interaction. Analysis of the skills, behaviors, attitudes, and
values of effective and ethical leaders and followers. Application of concepts, information
and experience to case studies. 3 credits.
MGT 800. Quantitative Analysis. Surveys mathematical foundations of management
science. Topics include linear programming, transportation and assignment problems,
decision and network analysis, stochastic processes, queuing and simulation. Introduces
appropriate computer software. 3 credits.
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MGT805. Financial Policy. A quantitative approach to managerial problems of long term
financing, asset management, dividend policy, and ethics in the firm and marketplace.
Emphasis placed on the application of experience to class discussion based on the use of
The Wall Street Journal. 3 credits.
MGT 815. Marketing Management. Seminar focusing on issues in the interplay between
marketing and society including the ethics of selling, advertising, marketing research and
the social responsibility of marketers. Prerequisite: ENG 825 strongly recommended. 3
credits.
MGT 820. Operations Management. Systems approaches to management of production
and service organizations. Topics include design and control of operations, operations
strategy, product and process planning, quality management, human resources, scheduling
and control, and materials management. Emphasis is on mathematical foundations and
quantitative techniques of management science/operations research (MS/OR), related
MS/OR tools and applications, the priority/capacity organizational concepts and the
strategy underlying operations. Introduces appropriate computer software. 3 credits.
MGT 850. Human Resource Management. A survey of personnel management activities
in organizations including exploration of recent developments in the field of human
resource management. Topics include human resource planning, recruitment, selection,
training, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, discipline, career plan-
ning, compensation, safety and health. Instruction method includes case study, readings
and classroom lecture. Prerequisite: ENG 825, PSY 810 recommended. 3 credits.
MGT 855. Legal Environment of Business. Legal concepts and principles important to
business decision making including employment law, labor-management relations and
relevant legislation, tax consequences of business transactions, government regulation,
contract law and application of the Uniform Commercial Code to business transactions.
Case study, readings and lecture. Prerequisite: ENG 825, PHL 830 recommended. 3 credits.
MGT 860. International Business Management. Theories, concepts, practices and
techniques of conducting business in foreign countries. The strategic issues, the operational
practices, and the governmental relations of multinational companies are analyzed through
use of case study, lecture and speakers. Topics include: economic, political and cultural
integration; trade restrictions and barriers; overseas investment and financing; entrv' into
foreign markets and marketing strategies. 3 credits.
MGT 870. Labor-Management Relations. Directed primarily to the understanding of the
issues and alternatives arising out of the work place. The course provides both an over\ iew
of what has been identified as industrial relations as well as familiarity with the tools used
by its practitioners. Students will study negotiation, administration, wage/fringe issues and
contents of labor agreements. Prerequisite: ENG 825. 3 credits.
MGT 880. Investments and Portfolio Management. This course acquaints the student with
the tools essential for sound money management. Considers the goals of the investor \\ ith
respect to risk exposure, tax environment, liquidity needs and appreciation \ersus income
potentials. Strategies will be developed to satisfy these objectives. Mathematical models of
portfolio selection to help reduce risk through diversification will be developed. Special
attention will be paid to the theories of detemiinants of asset prices, including the capital-
asset pricing model. Prerequisite: MGT 805. 3 credits.
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MGT 895. Strategic Management. The strategic management of large business entities,
including the formulation and evaluation of missions, strategies, objectives and policies.
Historical and current situations are discussed. Cases are widely used and outside research
is required. Prerequisite: 24 hours of graduate credit. 3 credits.
PHL 830. Corporate and Organizational Ethics. The ethical assumptions and implications
of corporate and organizational policies and practices. Intensive readings in the literature
of both theoretical and applied ethics. Case study analysis. Includes: corporate and
organizational social and political responsibility, ethics and business, ethics and
organizational life, and governmental relations. Prerequisite: ENG 825 and LSP 835 or
PS Y 810. 3 credits.
PSY 810. Organizational Behavior. Systematic presentation of theory and research in
areas of organizational behavior, including motivation, group dynamics, leadership,
decision making, organization change, career planning, and communication. 3 credits.
MBA Administration and Resident Faculty
Marie G. Bongiovanni, professor of English.
M.B.A., Drexel University.
Bongiovanni teaches executive communications.
Joel A. Kline, assistant professor of business administration.
M.J., Temple University.
Kline teaches the special topics course E-business.
Robert W. Leonard, associate professor of business administration.
M.B.A., Ohio State University.
Leonard teaches organizational behavior.
Barney T. Raffield III, professor of business administration; coordinator of the MBA
Program.
Ph. D., Union Graduate School.
Raffield teaches courses in marketing and international business management.
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MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION
The Master of Music Education (MME) Program is designed to meet the regional
needs of area K-12 music educators. It is a summer only program in which a student can,
with careful advising, complete the degree in three summers. It is offered in response to a
significant regional need met by on- and off-campus expertise and a shared interest in
improving the quality of music education in this part of the Commonwealth.
MME Admissions
While prior teaching experience is not a requirement for entrance into this degree
program, individuals considering pursuit of a master's degree in music education should
plan on teaching one to three years prior to initial enrollment or before completing the
degree. It is the conviction of this faculty that graduate study will be more meaningful to the
individual if he or she has first gained experience in the field.
All candidates must have a bachelor's degree in music from a regionally accredited col-
lege or university and submit an official transcript with the application. Any graduate cours-
es to be considered for transfer (up to nine credits, a maximum of 6 credits in the core) also
require an official transcript sent by the respective colleges or universities to the Office of
Graduate Studies and Continuing Education. Priority for core courses will be given to stu-
dents matriculated into the MME program.
All candidates must submit a current resume and a personal written statement (one page )
indicating why they wish to pursue this degree with the application form and required
application fee.
All candidates must hold and submit a copy of a current Teaching Certificate in Music
with the application.
All candidates must submit three letters of recommendation with the application, which
address the candidate's readiness for graduate study.
Graduate admissions are on a rolling basis; action will be taken promptly after all paper-
work has been received and evaluated.
Degree Requirements
Every MME candidate must complete 30 graduate credits, 21 of which must be earned at
Lebanon Valley College. Of a possible 9 credits in transfer work, only 6 credits may be
counted in the core of the MME program. There are four required core courses ( 1 2 cred-
its) plus a weekly, non-credit-based seminar required during each summer that the student
is enrolled. The capstone experience includes either a project or a thesis (3 credits). The
other 15 credits will be selected from among several elective opportunities. Courses in the
Lebanon Valley College MME Program are taught on the Annville campus.
Degree: Master of Music in Music Education
Core Courses: MME 800, 801, 802, 803, 804 ( 12 credits), and 805 (project) or 806 (thesis).
MME Courses:
MME 800. Seminar. A weekly meeting for all students to discuss various issues and topics.
Participation is required each summer that the student is enrolled in the program. 0 credits.
MME 801. Foundations of Music Education. A consideration of philosophical and his-
torical issues in music education and their implications for developing curricular and
instructional approaches to the field. A core course. 3 credits.
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MME 802. Research Methods in Music Education. A study in the organization, presen-
tation, interpretation, and documentation of research that makes use of encyclopedias,
indices, databases, and other aids. A core course. 3 credits.
MME 803. Technology for Music Educators. An exploration of how technology can
enhance the music learning process. This course examines what's involved in planning,
configuring, and teaching various technology systems and applications so as to facilitate
creative interaction with musical experiences. A core course. 3 credits.
MME 804. Psychology of Music Learning. An investigation and discussion of theories
of learning as they relate to the teaching of music. This course includes the study of spe-
cific teaching strategies and the nature of musical response. A core course. 3 credits.
MME 805. Project. 3 credits, or
MME 806. Thesis. 3 credits.
MME 830. Private Applied. 1 credit. (Up to a maximum of 3 elective credits in the program.)
MME 890. Elective courses will be offered as special topics courses, then given perma-
nent numbers as the program develops and matures (e.g.. Teaching Choral Music,
Teaching General Music, Teaching Instrumental Music, Theory for Teaching, Graduate
Music History Seminar, Music in Early Childhood, Music and the Exceptional Child,
Statistics for the Music Researcher, Conducting, Arranging [band scoring, choral arrang-
ing, jazz arranging], and so forth).
MME Administration and Resident Faculty
Barry R. Hill, associate professor of music, director of the music recording technology
program, MME advisor.
M.M., New York University, additional graduate studies at The Pennsylvania State
University.
Mary L. Lemons, associate professor of music, MME advisor.
Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Mark L. Mecham, professor of music, director of MME Program.
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jeff Snyder, associate professor of music, director of music business, MME advisor.
M.S., Kutztown University.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Students enrolled in this program will concentrate on the principles and content of
science as well as on the appropriate teaching strategies to convey these ideas to their stu-
dents. All of the courses are designed to maximize the opportunity for doing science instead
of merely learning about science. The program will culminate with the satisfactory comple-
tion of a research project in science education.
MSE Admissions
To qualify for admission to the Master of Science Education Program, the applicant must
fulfill the following requirements:
• An applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
and must arrange to have official transcripts submitted for each undergraduate institution
attended. If transfer credits are to be considered, transcripts from graduate courses must also
be requested by the applicant.
• An applicant should hold an elementary or middle school teching certificate. Otherwise,
applicants may be considered for entrance after meeting with the MSE coordinator.
• An applicant must have achieved a 3.0 quality point average (QPA) on a four-point scale
for the baccalaureate degree. An applicant with less than the 3.0 QPA may be admitted
with provisional status pending satisfactory completion of six semester hours of graduate
study with a 3.0 or above.
• An applicant must submit three letters of recommendation in support of their admission
to the graduate program.
Degree Requirements
A candidate for the MSE degree must complete a minimum of 30 credits, of which 21
must be earned at Lebanon Valley College. Only 6 credits may be transferred into the core.
There are seven required core courses (21 credits), any electives of the student's choice (6
credits), and a research project (3 credits), for a total of 30 credits. A candidate must
achieve at least a 3.00 cumulative average to be certified for graduation.
Degree: Master of Science Education.
Graduate Core: MSE 800, 801, 802, 803, 811, 812, 829, 830 (24 credits) and two of the
following: MSE 805, 806, 807, 814, 815, 816, 820 (6 credits). Total of 30 credits.
MSE Courses:
MSE 800. Science Education in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom. This course
serves as an introduction to the content and methodology of science instruction as it
relates to hands-on, minds-on science process skills in the elementary and middle school
classrooms. Setting the tone for the entire program, it makes clear to participants the basic
format which will be followed by subsequent courses. 3 credits.
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MSE 801. Principles of Life Science for Elementary/Middle School Teachers. This
course addresses life science topics prevalent in virtually all science curricula as well as
those set forth in the National Science Education Standards. Students will engage the use
of scientific method to address topics typically taught in life science courses. 3 credits.
MSE 802. Principles of Physical Science I for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.
This course will utilize concepts in chemistry to make connections to common substances.
Establishing chemistry as an integral part of everyday life as well as discoveries made
through serendipity will make this topic relevant to all students. 3 credits.
MSE 803. Principles of Physical Science II for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.
Students will utilize hands-on experimental methods to gain confidence and experience
with inquiry-based learning of physics. Topics will include motion, heat, light, electricity
and magnetism. 3 credits.
MSE 805. Principles of Earth and Space Science for Elementary/Middle School
Teachers. The interaction and effects of geology, meteorology and space exploration will
be explored in this course. 3 credits.
MSE 806. Principles of Field Biology/Ecology for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.
Environmental studies illustrating the basic principles of field biology and ecology will be
used to demonstrate the interdependence of living and nonliving systems. Current topics
in ecology, as they relate to the preservation of our planet and its resources, will be
addressed. This course will focus on the collection of data and/or organisms outside the
classroom. Appropriate methods for elementary/middle school students will be utilized
and practiced. 3 credits.
MSE 807. Microscopy for Elementary/Middle School Teachers. This course will intro-
duce the use of a variety of microscopes, starting with the hand-held microscopes and
continuing through compound and dissecting microscopes. It culminates with the use of
the scanning electron microscope. Students also will master preparative techniques and
slide making. 3 credits.
MSE 811. Curriculum Development Using the National Standards. Using the Standards
in curriculum development, the classroom and other aspects of the public and private
school systems will be the focus of this course. Alternative and authentic assessment,
professional standards and current developments in science education will be taught with
the elementary/middle school teacher and student in mind. 3 credits.
MSE 812. Assessment in Science Teaching. A variety of assessment techniques, especially
applicable to hands-on or experiential learning, will be presented. The focus will be on
developing and adapting authentic assessment for all learners of science. 3 credits.
MSE 814. History of Science. The historical prospective of science and scientists from
ancient through modem history. Focus will include discoveries and scientists from both
sexes and all ethnic backgrounds. Methods of integrating history and science in the ele-
mentary/middle school classroom will be addressed. 3 credits.
MSE 815. Recent Advances in Science. Modem concepts and recent advances in science
will be studied through books, news magazines and newspapers. 3 credits.
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MSE 816. Science, Technology and Society. The educational objective for quality science
education is to produce a society which is literate in science, able to solve problems and can
function as critical thinkers. This course utilizes biotechnology, among other areas of study,
as a method of illustrating the need for and ultimate use of science and technology so they
benefit society. Ethical issues involving science and technology will be discussed. 3 credits.
MSE 820. Seminar. This course will permit some flexibility to explore current topics in ele-
mentary/middle school education as they arise. A seminar course will permit special
topics to be included in the course of study. In addition, certain transfer courses may be valid
for degree accreditation but may not be a complete match in the courses listed. 3 credits.
MSE 829. Research Methods. This course is designed to develop the understanding of the
methods employed in planning and developing research in science. You will gain experience
in generating ideas for research, critically evaluating literature, synthesizing and presenting
results of research and writing in a clear and organized way. 3 credits.
MSE 830. Research in Science Education. A topic relevant to the teaching of science in the
elementary/middle school classroom will be researched with the approval of the student's
adviser. The topic of research should be well documented in professional journals and
studies. 3 credits.
MSE 850. Independent Study. 1 -6 credits.
MSE Administration and Resident Faculty
Michael A. Day, professor of physics.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Day teaches history of physics and summer independent studies.
G. Kip Bollinger, coordinator of the MSE Program.
Ed.D., Temple University.
Bollinger teaches assessment in science teaching.
Donald E. Kline, associate professor of education.
Ed.D., Lehigh University.
Kline supervises research.
Kerrie D. Laguna, associate professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Laguna teaches research methods.
Louis B. Laguna, assistant professor of psychology.
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Laguna teaches research methods and supervises research.
Lou Manza, associate professor of psychology.
Ph.D., City University of New York.
Manza supervises research.
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Walter A. Patton, assistant professor of chemistry.
Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Patton supervises research and teaches summer seminar courses.
Susan E. Verhoek, professor of biology.
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Verhoek teaches plant seminar courses and supervises research.
Paul L. Wolf, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Wolf supervises research.
Allan F. Wolfe, professor of biology.
Ph.D., University of Vermont.
Wolfe teaches microscopy and supervises research.
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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Physical Therapy Program consists of a six-year program of study leading to a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree. Students receive a baccalaureate degree in
health science after four years of coursework. See Health Science Program information on
page 127.
The program consists of two distinct phases: pre-physical therapy education (three
years, or approximately 100 semester credit hours); and professional education (three
years, approximately 108 semester credit hours).
Lebanon Valley College's Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program has been grant-
ed Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Association. Candidacy is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual
accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing
toward accreditation.
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Prerequisites: two semesters each of general biology, chemistry, and physics; one semes-
ter upper level human anatomy and physiology, introductory psychology and sociology,
and elementary statistics.
Professional required courses: PHT 310, 311, 312, 402, 404, 412, 414, 416, 418. 420,
430, 432, 450, 460, 710, 714, 716, 730, 734, 736, 738, 740, 742, 750, 752, 760, 762. 764,
802, 830, 832, 834, 836, 850, 860.
PHT Courses:
710. Spanish for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. An introduction to the basic con-
versational and medical/technical vocabulary needed to communicate with Spanish-
speaking patients. 2 credits. [Cross-listed as Spanish 211.]
714. Advanced Neuroscience. Building on material learned in PHT 420, this course looks
in more detail at pathology, neurophysiology and sensorimotor control, in context to com-
mon neurologic conditions and diseases. 2 credits.
716. Health Promotion for Self and Society. Covers health and health promotion topics
across the lifespan. Students will begin to identify community needs that would benefit
from a physical therapy program of prevention, health promotion, wellness, and screen-
ing services. 2 credits.
730. Clinical Interventions II. A continuation of Clinical Interventions I. This course \\ ill
examine edema and integumentary concerns, and specific exercise techniques, including
stabilization and aquatics. 4 credits.
732. Musculoskeletal II. Second of a two course sequence providing an in-depth study
of the evaluation, assessment, and treatment methods used in the management of muscu-
loskeletal pathology and injury. This course will build upon material studied in PHT 430
and emphasize anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological factors relevant to mus-
culoskeletal dysfunction. 3 credits.
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734. Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Physical Therapy. Examines the physical therapy
management of individuals with cardiac and respiratory dysfunction. Particular attention
is focused on exercise prescription, patient management in various clinical settings, current
medical and surgical procedures, and guidelines and education for inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation. 4 credits.
736. Neuromuscular Physical Therapy. Provides an examination of techniques used in
the examination and assessment of persons with nervous system dysfunction. 4 credits.
738. Geriatrics Physical Therapy. Presents the aging process in relation to pathokinesiology,
the immune system, cardiopulmonary system, musculoskeletal system, neuromuscular
function, and therapeutic intervention adaptation. 3 credits.
740. Prosthetics and Orthotics. Provides a detailed examination of the physical therapy
management of individuals requiring splinting or bracing, as well as individuals with
amputations requiring prosthetic devices. 2 credits.
742. Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. Provides a general introduction to pharmacological
principles including basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Descriptions of
general classes of medications and their impact and utilization in rehabilitation are
stressed. 2 credits.
750. Evidence Based/Critical Inquiry II. This is the second in a series of a four-part
course sequence of critical inquiry /evidence-based physical therapy, hi this course, the stu-
dent will begin the process of developing a case study (using a clinical case that was
obtained in the student's first clinical affiliation) that is evidenced-based. Continued devel-
opment of the clinical research process is presented. 2 credits.
752. Evidence Based/Critical Inquiry III. This is the third course in a four-part course
sequence of critical inquiry/evidence-based physical therapy. The concepts of sensitivity,
specificity, responsiveness to change and the epidemiologic concepts of: prevalence, inci-
dence, ratios, and proportions are covered. Development and publication of the second
case report is accomplished. 2 credits.
760. Clinical Education and Practice 11. A two-part course continuing the study of ethi-
cal and legal issues encountered in the health care environment and other professional
health care issues. Students are then placed in a second four-week, full-time clinical set-
ting to practice patient examination, evaluation and therapeutic interventions for more
complex musculoskeletal disorders, or cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. 3 credits.
762. Clinical Education and Practice III. A seven-week, full-time supervised clinical
learning experience to provide students the opportunity to develop clinical competence in
the physical therapy management of individuals in an ambulatory or inpatient environment.
3 credits.
764. Clinical Education and Practice IV. The second, seven-week supervised clinical
learning experience where students continue to develop clinical competence in the manage-
ment of various musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, and neuro-
muscular disorders. 3 credits.
802. Physical Therapy Administration and Management. Examines current issues and
trends in physical therapy clinical management. 4 credits.
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830. Neuromuscular Rehabilitation. Examines in detail through a case-based approach
specific neurologic conditions, the resulting impairments and functional limitations, and the
physical therapy management of persons presenting with these conditions. 4 credits.
832. Pediatric Physical Therapy. Presents an introduction to the physical therapy man-
agement of pediatric patients. Topics include normal motor development, and client
examination, evaluation, and intervention aimed at improving function and limiting dis-
ability. 3 credits.
834. Selected Physical Therapy Practice Topics. This course will cover specialized phys-
ical therapy practice areas and advanced evaluative, assessment, and interventional strate-
gies for special populations. 2 credits.
836. Differential Diagnosis. Designed to integrate the curricular content to date. In this
capstone course, students will demonstrate differential diagnosis as it relates to autonomous
practice in realistic clinical situations. 3 credits.
850. Evidence Based/Critical Inquiry IV. This is the final course in a four-part course
sequence of critical inquiry /evidence-based physical therapy. The final case study is pre-
pared as a formal written document and also as a platform presentation using the evidence
for all 6-components of the patient/client management model. 2 credit.
860. Clinical Education and Practice V. Final, full-time supervised clinical learning
experience spanning sixteen weeks in a multidisciplinary care environment. Students will
demonstrate patient management skills for pediatric or adult patients with complex medical
diagnoses utilizing an evidence-based approach. 12 credits.
DPT Administration and Resident Faculty
Philip J. Blatt, assistant professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., University of Miami.
He teaches neuromuscular physical therapy and neuromuscular rehabilitation. His
research is focused on developing novel therapeutic approaches and investigating
improvements in functional outcomes in patients with visual-spatial inattention or neglect.
Stan M. Dacko, associate professor of physical therapy. Chairperson.
Ph.D., Hahnemann University.
He teaches pathophysiology, advanced neuroscience and differential diagnosis. His
research interests are related to motor control and interventions for neurodegenerati\ e
diseases.
Marcia Epier, associate professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., Temple University.
She teaches clinical examination, the musculoskeletal course series, and differential
diagnosis. Her research interests include clinical and functional outcome and orthoses
efficacy. Clinical practice areas include orthopedics and sports medicine.
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Claudia C. Gazsi, assistant professor of physical therapy. Director of clinical education.
M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches foundational professional issues courses and oversees the clinical education
course series. Her interests include fall reduction, balance, and vestibular disorders.
Roger M. Nelson, professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D. University of Iowa.
He teaches the evidence based/critical inquiry physical therapy series. His research
interests include outcome modeling using activity-based methodology and patient
satisfaction.
Kathryn N. Oriel, assistant professor of physical therapy.
Ed.D., Idaho State University.
She teaches Pediatrics and Health Promotion. Her research interests are related to
school-based physical therapy practice and infant/toddler development.
Stacey A. Ruch, assistant professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches human anatomy, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Her research interests
include the role of the lateral hypothalamus in taste-guided behaviors and exploring the
use of anatomy software in the anatomy laboratory.
Penelope L. Samuelson, assistant professor of physical therapy.
M.P.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
She teaches clinical examination and the clinical interventions course series. Her research
interests include factors affecting patient satisfaction and instruction of injury prevention,
patient teaching, and outcome data analysis.
Kevin Basile, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
M.S., University of Delaware
Timothy Kauffman, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
Ph.D., LaSalle University.
David Patrick, MSPT, CPO, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
Jeffrey Rothman, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
Ed.D., Rutgers University.
Ted Yanchuleff, adjunct professor of physical therapy.
M.P.A., The Pennsylvania State University.
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DIRECTORY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE
Officers
William Lehr, Jr Chairperson
Edward H. Arnold Vice Chairperson
Katherine J. Bishop Vice Chairperson
Harry B. Yost '62 Secretary
Beth Esler Assistant Secretary
Deborah R. Fullam '81 Treasurer
James M. Mead Assistant Treasurer
Trustees
Kristen R. Angstadt '74, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; Psychologist/Supervisor of Pupil Services,
Capital Area Intermediate Unit #15 (2007).
Edward H. Arnold, B.A., L.H.D.; Chairman, C.E.O. and President, Arnold Logistics
(2008).
Jessica Bagley; Student, Lebanon Valley College (2007).
Katherine J. Bishop, B.A., M.B.A.; President, Lebanon SFA Board Corporation (2006).
Edward D. Breen, B.S.; Chairman and C.E.O., Tyco Electronics (beginning October
2004) (2007).
Marie Bongiovanni, B.A., M.B.A., M.L.A.; Professor of English and Chain Lebanon
Valley College (2007).
Greg J. Couturier, Student, Lebanon Valley College (2006).
Rev. Alfred T. Day III, B.A., M.D.; Senior Pastor of the First United Methodist Church.
Germantown, Pa. (2007).
Wesley T. Dellinger, CRS, GRI, CSP '75, B.S.; Realtor Bro^vnstone Real Estate Company
(2006).
Ronald J. Drnevich, B.S.; President, Gannett Fleming Inc. (2008).
Stacy Goodman, B.S., Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Biology. Lebanon Valley College
(2008).
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Gary Grieve-Carlson, B.A., MA., Ph.D.; Professor of English, Director of General
Education, Lebanon Valley College (2006).
Robert Harbaugh, B.S., M.D.; Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, The
Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2006).
Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger, B.A., M.Ed.; Chief Executive Officer, A.S.K. Foods, Inc.
(2008).
John F. Jurasits Jr., B.S.; Retired Vice President, Solution Technologies, Inc. (2006).
F. Obai Kabia '73, B.S., M.P.A.; Political Affairs Officer (2007).
George J. King, B.S.; CPA; Chief Financial Officer, Energy Intelligence Group; President,
RWS Energy Services, Inc. (2008)
Malcolm L. Lazin '65, B.S., J.D.; Executive Director of PrideFest America (2008).
William Lehr Jr., B.B.A, J.D.; Community Volunteer, Retired Senior Vice President and
Secretary, Hershey Foods Corp. (2008).
Stephen C. MacDonald, B.A., Ph.D.; President, Lebanon Valley College.
James M. Mead, B.S., M.A.; retired President and CEO, Capital Blue Cross (2006).
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John S. Oyler, A.B., J.D.; Partner, McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC (2006).
Thomas E. Phihps, B.A., M.B.A.; Retired Senior Resident Vice President Merrill Lynch
Central Penn Complex (2007).
George M. Reider Jr. '63; Retired Insurance Executive and Former Insurance
Commissioner, State of Connecticut; Retired Teacher, University of Connecticut and
Fordham University of Law (2007).
Thomas C. Reinhart '58, B.S. L.H.D.; Owner/President, T.C.R. Packaging, Inc. (2008).
Richard T. Reynolds, B.S.; President, Reynolds Construction Management, Inc. (2008).
Stephen H. Roberts '65, B.S.; President, Echo Data Seri'ices, Inc. (2007).
Elyse E. Rogers '76, B.A., J.D.; Attorney, Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal, LLP (2006).
Frank Sourbeer '72, B.A.; President & C.E.O., Wilsbach Distributors, Inc. (2006).
Ronald B. Toll, A.A., B.A., Ph.D.; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the
Faculty, Lebanon Valley College.
Albertine R Washington, B.A., P.D.; Retired Elementary Educator, Lebanon School
District (2007).
J. Dennis Williams, B.A., M.Div., D.Min., D.D.; Retired United Methodist Clergyman;
Senior Pastor, St. John 's United Methodist Church (2006).
Samuel A. Willman '67, B.S., M.Com.; President , Delta Packaging, Inc. (2008).
Harry B. Yost Esq. '62, B.S., LL.D., LL.M.; Attorney, Senior Partner, Appel & Yost, LLP
(2006).
Emeriti
Raymond H. Carr; Realtor; Commercial and Industrial Developer
Ross W. Fasick '55, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., L.H.D.; Retired Senior Vice President. E.I. DuPont
de Nemours & Co.
Eugene C. Fish Esq., B.S., J.D., L.H.D.; Chairman and President, Peerless Industries,
Inc.; Chairman of the Board, Eastern Foundry Company; Managing Partner, Romeika,
Fish and Scheckter
Eugene R. Geesey '56, B.S.; Retired Owner/President, CIB, Inc.
Darwin G. Glick '58, B.S.; Retired President. Click. Stanilla and Siegel. C.P.A.
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Martin L. Gluntz '53, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.; Retired Vice President, Technical Services,
Hershey International Division, Hershey Foods Corporation.
Thomas W. Guinivan '39, A.B., M.Div., M.S.T., D.D.; Retired Pastor, United Methodist
Church.
Elaine G. Hackman '52, B.A.; Retired Business Executive.
Gerald D. Kauffman '44, A.B., M.Div., D.D., Officer of the Courts, County of
Cumberland; Pastor Emeritus, Grace United Methodist Church, Carlisle.
Harold S. Peiffer '42, A.B., S.T.M., D.D.; Retired Pastor, United Methodist Church.
Kenneth H. Plummer; Retired President, E.D. Plummer Sons, Inc.
Bruce R. Rismiller '59, B.A., M.Ed.; Retired Executive Vice President, Northwest Airlines.
F. Allen Rutherford Jr. '37, B.S., LL.D.; Retired Ernst & Young C.P.A.
Daniel L. Shearer '38, A.B., S.T.M., D.D.; Retired Pastor, United Methodist Church.
Morton Spector, L.H.D.; Chairman of the Board, Design House Kitchens and Appliances.
Elizabeth K. Weisburger '44, B.S., Ph.D., D.Sci.; Retired Chief of Carcinogen Metabolism
and Toxicology Branch, National Cancer Institute.
John Walter '53, B.S., J.D.; Retired President Judge, Lebanon County Court of Common
Pleas; Associate, Kreamer Funeral Home, Inc.
Harlan R. Wengert, B.S., M.B.A., D.Sci.; Retired Chairman of the Board, Wengert's Dairy,
Inc.
E.D. Williams Jr., L.H.D.; Private Investor
Honorary
Suzanne H. Arnold, L.H.D.; Community Leader and Philanthropist.
Bishop Marcus Matthews, B.S., D.M.; The United Methodist Church, Philadelphia Area.
Bishop Jane Allen Middleton, B.A., M.Div.; The United Methodist Church, Harrisburg
Area, Northeastern Jurisdiction.
Anne B. Sweigart, B.S.; Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, D & E
Communications, Inc.
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ADMINISTRATION
President '
Stephen C. MacDonald, 1998-; President, Professor of Humanities. B.A., Tufts University,
1969; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1977.
Beth Esler, 2004-; Executive Assistant to the President, 2004-; B.A., Dickinson College,
1985.
General College Officers
Anne M. Berry, 2000-; Vice President for Advancement, 2000-. A.B., Franklin & Marshall
College, 1977.
Deborah R. Fullam, 1982-; Vice President and Controller, 1995-. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1981; M.B.A., Philadelphia University, 1988.
Robert E. Hamilton, 1986-; Vice President for Administration, 1990-. A.B., Messiah
College, 1962; M.Ed., Shippensburg University, 1966; D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State
University, 1972.
Robert A. Riley, 1976-1978, 1988-; Vice President of Information Technology Serxices,
1995-. B.S., Elizabethtown College, 1976.
Gregory G. Stanson, 1966-; Vice President for Enrollment and Student Sen'ices, 1991-.
B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1963; M.Ed., University of Toledo, 1966.
Ronald B. Toll, 2005-; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, 2005-;
A.A., Union College, 1975; B.A., Rutgers University, 1977; Ph.D., University of Miami,
1982.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Academic
Ronald B. Toll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. 2005- A.A..
Union College, 1975; B.A., Rutgers University, 1977; Ph.D., University of Miami, 1982.
Elaine Feather, 1989 - 99, 2004-. Director of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education.
B.S., State University of New York at Cortland, 1965; M.S., State University of New York at
Brockport, 1973.
Patricia A. Kaley, 1987-; Registrar, 2004-. B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1996.
Crista A. Detweiler. 2002-; Assistant to the Director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Art
Gallery, 2002-. B.A., Shippensburg University; 1992; M.A., Universin- of Maiyland,
2002.
Timothy M. Dewald, 1989-; Coordinator of Academic Advising and Community
Programming, 200 1-. B.A., Dickinson College. 1970; M.Div.. Amiovcr Newton
Theological School, 1975.
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Deanna L. Dodson, 1994-; Associate Dean of the Faculty, Associate Professor of
Psychology. B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1985; M.S., Memphis State
University, 1988; Ph.D., 1992.
John C. Donohue, 2003-; Assistant Director of Media Services, 2003-. B.M., Lebanon
Valley College, 2000.
Dale J. Erskine, 1983-; Director, Youth Scholars Institute, 1985-. B.A., University of
Maine at Portland, 1974; M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1976; Ph.D.,
University of Oklahoma, 1981.
Yvonne M. Foster, 2003-; Coordinator of Disability Services, 2003~. B.S., Millersville
University, 1992; M.S., 1995; M.S., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001.
Paul Fullmer, 2005-; Chaplain, 2005-. B.S., University of Southern California, 1990;
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union,
Berkeley, 2005.
Stanley A. Furmanak, 1990-; Systems and Reference Librarian, 1994-. B.A., University
of Scranton, 1978; M.A., The Catholic University of America, 1981; M.L.S., Southern
Connecticut State University, 1984.
Andrew S. Greene, 1990-; Director of Media Services, 1992~. B.S., Kutztown University,
1990.
Gary Grieve-Carlson, 1990-; Director of General Education, 2001 -.
Julia L. Harvey, 1998~; Technical Services Librarian. A.A., Cottey College, 1977; B.A.,
Cedar Crest College, 1979; M.S. (Library Science) Drexel University, 1981; M.A.
(Educational Administration) Rider University, 1990.
Shirley Hockley, 1996-; Director, Annville Continuing Education, 200 1-. B.A., Lebanon
Valley College, 1980; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1994.
Marcus Home, 1992-; Science Departments Stock Coordinator, Hazardous Waste
Materials Officer. B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1992.
Jeremy A. Maisto, 2004-; Assistant Registrar, 2004-. B.A., Drew University, 2000.
Donna L. Miller, 1986~; Readers' Service Librarian, 1986-. B.S., Millersville University,
1984; B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1993; M.L.S., Drexel University, 1986.
P. Robert Paustian, 1991-; Librarian, 1991-. B.A., University of Missouri, 1971; M.A.,
University of Kansas, 1975; M.A., University of Missouri, 1979.
John J. Peck O.S.B., 1999-; Adjunct Catholic Chaplain, 1999-. Saint Vincent College and
Seminary; Franciscan University.
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Jill Russell, 2001-; Director of Study Abroad, 2001-. B.S., University of New Hampshire,
1993; M.S., University of Victoria, J 999.
Scott A. Schweigeit, 2002-; Director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery and Assistant
Professor of Art. B.A., Dickinson College, 1992; M.A., The George Washington University,
1996.
Susan Szydlowski, 1995-; Director of Special Music Programs, 1995-. B.A., Colby
College, 1996.
Enrollment and Student Services
Gregory G. Stanson, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services.
Valerie G. Angeli, 2003-; Staff Nurse, 2003-. B.S.N, Lebanon Valley College, 1982; R.N,
Diploma, Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing, 1982.
Richard L. Beard, 1994-; Director of the Arnold Sports Center, 1997-. B.A., Lebanon
Valley College, 1989; M.B.A., 1992.
Dorothy A. Brehm, 1993-; Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 2003-. B.S., The
Pennsylvania State University, 1976.
William J. Brown Jr., 1980-; Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, 1993-. B.A., Lebanon
Valley College, 1979; M.B.A., Philadelphia University^ 1988.
Vicki J. Cantrell, 1 99 1-; Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 2002- B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1999.
Tchet D. Dorman, 2002-; Director of Multi-Cultural Affairs, 2002-. B.A., Oberlin College,
1987; M.A., Temple University, 1993.
Jennifer Dawson Evans, 1991-; Director of Student Activities and the College Center,
1995-. B.S., Kansas State University, 1989; M.S., Shippensburg University, 1991.
Kendra M. Feigert, 2004-; Director of Financial Aid, 2004-. B.A., Bloomsburg
University, 1995; M.S., Millersville University, 1998.
Alison K. Gallagher, 2005-; Area Coordinator 2005-. B.A., Alvernia College, 2002;
M.Ed., Alvernia College, 2005.
Sharon Givler, 2003-; Director of Career Sennces, 2005-. B.A., Geneva College. 1974;
M.Ed., Millersville University, 1984.
Ronald K. Good, 1983-; Senior Assistant Director of Admission, 2001-. B.S. in Ed.,
Millersville University, 1959; M.Ed., 1966.
Julie A. Gordon-Dueck, 1997-; Counseling Psychologist, 1997-; B.A., Fresno Pacific
College, 1985; M.A., Ph.D., California School/Professional Psychology. Fresno. 1993.
Elliott Gravitt, 2004-; Resident Director 2004-. B.S., Virginia Commonwealth Universit}:
2002; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2003.
John T. Hower, 1988-; Counseling Psychologist, 1988-. B.A., Wheaton College, 1970;
M.A., Rosemead School of Psychology 1974; Ph.D., 1977.
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Lynda Hower, 1993-; Therapist, 1993-. B.A., Wheaton College, 1971; M.S.W., Temple
University, 1992.
Eugene R. Kelly, 2004-; Assistant Director of Student Activities and Student Development,
2004-. B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 2001; M.S., West Chester University, 2003.
Keo Oura Kounlavong, 2002-; Assistant Director of Admissions, 2005-; B.A., Ursinus
College, 2000.
Jason A. Kuntz, 2000-; Associate Director of Residential Life, 2005-. B.A., Baldwin-
Wallace College, 1996; M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1998.
Alison J. Lipsett, 2004-; Admission Counselor, 2005-. B.A., Pennsylvania State
University, 2003.
Robert K. Nielsen, 7995-; College Physician, 1993-. M.D., Albany Medical College, 1975.
AlanT. Paynter, 200 1-; Admission Counselor, 2001-. B.S. Ed., Kutztown University, 1997.
Amy Ricedorf, 2004-; Resident Director, 2004-. B.S., Tow son University, 2004.
Susan Sarisky, 1993-; Director of Admission, 2001-. B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1992;
M.Ed., Temple University, 1999. ^
Erin N. Sanno, 2001-; Assistant Director Admission, 2004-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1998.
Sarah L. Smith, 2004-; Admission Counselor, 2004-. B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 2004.
Angela Stockier, 799S-; Therapist, 1998-. B.S., Millersville University, 1989; M.S.W.,
Temple University, 1994.
Jonathan D. Wescott, 2000-; Director of Residential Life, 2000-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1993; M.S., Shippensburg University, 1997.
Juliana Z. Wolfe, 1975-1978; 1979-; Director of Health Center and Head Nurse, 1979-.
R.N., Diploma, St. Joseph's Hospital, 1963.
Rosemary Yuhas, 1973-; Dean of Student Services, 1991-. B.S., Lock Haven University,
1966; M.Ed., West Chester University, 1970.
Advancement
Anne M. Berry, Vice President for Advancement.
Kristy A. Adams, 7999-; Webmaster, 1999-; B.S., Drexel University, 1995.
Shanna G. Adler, 1992-; Director of Advancement Services, 2005-; B.S., Bucknell
University, 1992.
Kelly A. Alsedek, 1998-; Associate Director of College Relations/Director of Publications,
2002-; B.A., Gettysburg College, 1971.
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Susan K. Borelli, 1990-; Assistant Director of Major Gifts, 2003; B.A., Albright College,
1989; M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 2002.
Jessica L. Bostdorf, 2000-; Director of Annual Giving, 2005. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1999.
Jasmine A. Bucher, 2001 -; Director of Campaign Communications, 2004-; B.A.,
Lebanon Valley College, 1997; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2004.
Jamie N. Cecil, 2004-; Associate Director of Annual Giving, 2005-. B.A., The
Pennsylvania State University, 2001.
Lauren McCartney Cusick, 2002-; Director of Media Relations, 2002-. B.A., University
of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1971; M.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
1974.
Thomas M. Hanrahan, 1997-; Director of College Relations, 1999-. B.A., East
Stroudsburg University, 1990; M.Ed., 1992; D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University,
2004.
Carolyn A. Lauver, 1992-; Director of Major Gifts, 2001-. B.Mus., College Misericordia,
1963.
Ann Hess Myers, 1998-; Director of Alumni Programs, 1998-. B.A., Kenyon College, 1979.
Cindy L. Progin, 1998-; Director of Prospect Research, 2004-; B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 2004.
Alexandra J. Ritter, 2001-; Director of Advancement Special Events, 2001 -. B.A., The
Pennsylvania State University, 1999.
Braden A. Snyder, 2002-; Sports Information Director, 2002-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 2000.
Deborah B. Wescott, 2000-; Associate Director of Alumni Programs, 2003-. B.A.,
Lebanon Valley College, 1995; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 1998.
Financial Affairs
Deborah R. Fullam, Vice President and Controller
Ben D. Oreskovich, 1994-; Associate Controller, 1999-. A.S., Danville Area Community
College, 1990; B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1993.
Jennifer S. Liedtka, 1994-; Institutional Data Analyst, 2005-. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1992; M.B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 2000.
Dana K. Lesher, 1990-; Payroll and Benefits Administrator, 1995- B.A., Millersville
University, 1977.
Carrie Skovrinskie, 2004-; Director of Student Accounts, 2004-. B.S.. Lebanon Valley
College, 1998; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2001.
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Information Technology Services
Robert A. Riley, Vice President of Information Technology Services.
Robert J. Dillane, 1985-; Director of Information Management Services, 1986-. B.S.,
Lebanon Valley College, 1977.
Angela D. Edris, 2000-; Database Specialist, 2000-. B.S., Geneva College, 1992.
Todd M. Gamble, 1998~; PC Support Specialist, 1998-. B.S., Lebanon Valley College,
1998.
Kent A. Harshman, 2002-; Database Analyst/Programmer, 2002-. B.S., Lock Haven
University, 1980.
David W. Shapiro, 2000-; Director of Technical Services, 2005-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1999.
Walter L. Smith, 1961-1969; 1971-; Director of Special Services, 1982-. B.S., Lebanon
Valley College, 1961; M.S. in Ed., Temple University, 1967.
Michael C. Zeigler, 1990-; Director of Client Services, 1990-. B.S., The Pennsylvania
State University, 1979; M.Ed., 1995.
Administrative Affairs
Robert E. Hamilton, Vice President for Administration.
John R. Becker, 2002-; Director of Facilities Services, 2002-.
Robert E. Harnish, \967-; Manager of the College Store, 1967-. B.A., Randolph Macon
College, 1966.
Margaret A. Lahr, 1988-; Director of Housekeeping, 1988-.
Harold G. Schwalm, 1994-; Director of Building Maintenance, 1994-.
Debra Smolnik, 2003-; Director of Human Resources, 2003-. B.S., Alvemia College,
2001.
Kathleen Tiemey, 1983-2000; Director of Athletics, 2001-. B.S., State University of New
York at Brockport, 1979.
Chad Schreier, 2005-; Assistant Manager of the College Store, 2005-. B.A., Lebanon
Valley College, 2005.
Kevin R. Yeiser, 7952-; Director of Grounds, 1982-.
Allen R. Yingst, 1989-; Director of Public Safety, 1990-.
Athletics
Richard L. Beard, 1994-; Assistant Director of Athletics, 2001-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1989; M.B.A., 1992.
Joseph E. Buehler III, 2004-; Assistant Football Coach, 2004-. B.A., Lebanon Valley
College, 1989; M Ed., Millersville University, 2004.
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Keith Evans, 1992-; Head Baseball Coach, 2003-. B.S., California University of
Pennsylvania, 1990.
Lauren N. Frankford, 2002-; Head Women 's Soccer Coach, Assistant Women 's Basketball
Coach, 2002-. B.A., Gettysburg College, 2000.
Mary M. Gardner, 1994~; Aquatic Director, Head Swim Coach, 1997-. B.A., Gettysburg
College, 1977; M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University, 1996.
Judd Groff, 2003-; Assistant Athletic Trainer, 2003-. B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1996;
M.Ed., Millersville University, 2002.
Stacey L. Hollinger, 1998-; Head Softball Coach, 1998-; Assistant Field Hockey Coach,
1994-; Compliance Coordinator, 2004-. B.S., Millersville University, 1989.
Peg A. Kauffman, 1993-; Head Women's Basketball Coach, 1993-; Assistant Athletic
Director, 2001-; B.A., Millersville University, 1987; M.Ed, 1991.
Allan G. MacCormack, 1997-; Head Ice Hockey Coach, 1997-; Director of Physical
Education Program, 1998-. B.S., St. Lawrence University, 1974; M.S., Ithaca College, 1975.
Laurel Martin, 2001-; Head Field Hockey Coach, 2001- B.S., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991.
Brad F. McAlester, 1994-; Head Men's Basketball Coach, 1994-; B.A., Southampton
College of Long Island University, 1975.
James P. Monos Jr., 2004-; Head Football Coach, 1986-1996; 2004-. B.S., Shippensburg
State College, 1972; M.Ed., Western Maryland College, 1978.
Cliff Myers, 1994-; Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach, 1994-; B.A., Penn State
University, 1972.
Wayne Perry, 1987-; Head Women's Volleyball Coach, 1988-. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1978.
O. Kent Reed, 1971-; Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach, Men's Cross-
country Coach, 1971-. B.S., Otterbein College, 1956; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University,
1970.
Louis A. Sorrentino, Golf Coach, 1989-; B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1954; M.S.,
Bucknell University, 1961.
James E. Stark, 1986-; Athletic Trainer 1986-. B.S., Lock Haven University. 1983;
M.Ed., Shippensburg University, 1986.
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Barbara J. Anderman, 200 1-; Assistant Professor of Art. Chairperson of the Department of
Art and Art History. M.A., University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 1971; M.A., Rutgers
University, 1994; Ph.D., 2000.
Sharon O. Arnold, 1986-; Associate Professor of Sociology. Chairperson of the Department
of Sociology. B.A., University of Akron, 1964; M.A., 1967; M.S. W., Temple University, 1994.
Susan L. Atkinson, 1987-; Professor of Education. B.S., Shippensburg University, 1972;
M.Ed. (Elementary Education), 1973; M.Ed. (Special Education), 1979; D.Ed., Temple
University, 1987.
Eric Bain-Selbo, 1997-; Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy. Chairperson of the
Department of Religion and Philosophy. B.A., University of Tennessee, 1987; M.A., Miami
University (Ohio), 1988; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1997.
Philip J. Benesch, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
London, 1981; M.A., London School of Economics, 1982; Ph.D., University of Delaware,
2003.
Philip A. Billings, 1970-; Professor of English. B.A., Heidelberg College, 1965; M.A.,
Michigan State University, 1967; Ph.D., 1974.
Philip J. Blatt, 2004-; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Kean
College/University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1990; Ph.D., University of
Miami, 2003.
Kristen L. Boeshore, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Lebanon Valley College,
1992; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1998.
Marie G. Bongiovanni, 1990-; Professor of English. Chairperson of the Department of
English. B.A., Temple University, 1977; M.B.A., Drexel University, 1982; M.L.A., University
of Pennsylvania, 1996.
Jean-Marc Braem, 2002-; Assistant Professor of French. Licence, Universite Libre de
Bruxelles, 1980; M.A., Princeton University, 1985; Ph.D., 1989.
Christopher Brazfield, 1999-; Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.A., Reed
College, 1993; M.S., University of Oregon, 1995; Ph.D., 1999.
J. Patrick Brewer, 1997-; Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.S., Northern
Arizona University, 1991; M.S., University of Oregon, 1993; Ph.D., 1997.
James H. Broussard, 1983-; Professor of History. A.B., Harvard University, 1963; MA.,
Duke University, 1965; Ph.D., 1968.
Delores J. Buttry, 2003-; Assistant Professor of French and German. B.A., Illinois State
University, 1967; M.A., Middlebury College, in conjunction with Johannes Gutenberg
Universitdt, Mainz, Germany, 1969; M.A., Illinois State University, 1972; Ph.D., 1978;
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1997.
Stan M. Dacko, 2003-; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. Chairperson of the
Department of Physical Therapy. B.A., Rutgers University, 1974; M.S., Boston University,
1983; Ph.D., Hahnemann University, 1997.
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Michael A. Day, 1987-; Professor of Physics. B.S., University of Idaho, 1969; M.A., 1975,
Ph.D., 1977, University of Nebraska (Philosophy); M.S., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, University of
Nebraska (Physics).
Johannes M. Dietrich, 1995-; Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Montana State
University, 1990; M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 1992;
D.M.A., 1996.
Marcia Epler, 2003-; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.A., Ithaca College,
1973; B.S., 1975; M.Ed., Temple University, 1981; Ph.D., 1996.
Scott H. Eggert, 1983-; Professor of Music. B.F.A., University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee),
1971; M.A., University of Chicago, 1974; D.M.A., University of Kansas, 1982.
Dale J. Erskine, 1983-; Professor of Biology. Chairperson of the Department of Biology.
Director of the Youth Scholars Institute. B.A., University of Maine at Portland, 1974;
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1976; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma,
1981.
Michael D. Fry, 1983-; Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.A., Immaculate Heart
College, 1975; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1980.
Claudia C. Gazsi, 2001-; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. Academic Coordinator
of Clinical Education. B.S., West Virginia University, 1981; M.H.A., The Pennsylvania
State University, 2000.
Cheryl George, 1998-; Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Texas Christian
University, 1984; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1988; Ph.D., 1993. (On leave. Spring
2006).
Stacy A. Goodman, 1996-; Asssociate Professor of Biology. B.S., Westminster College,
1991; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 1996.
Gary Grieve-Carlson, 1990-; Professor of English. Director of General Education. B.A.,
Bates College, 1977; M.A., Binghamton University, 1980; Ph.D., Boston University, 1988.
Carolyn R. Hanes, 1977-; Professor of Sociology. B.A., Central Michigan University,
1969; M.A., University of New Hampshire, 1973; Ph.D., 1976.
Marc A. Harris, 2000-; Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of Arizona.
1994; Ph.D., University^ of Nevada at Reno, 1999.
Bryan V. Hearsey, 1971-; Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.A., Western Washington
State College, 1964; M.A., Washington State University, 1966; Ph.D.. 1968. (On leave.
Spring 2006).
Robert H. Hearson, 1986-; Professor of Music. B. Music, Universit}- of Iowa. 1964; M.A..
1965; Ed.D., University of Illinois, 1983.
Barry R. Hill, 1993-; Associate Professor of Music. Director of the Music Recording
Technology Program. B.S., Music with Recording Arts, University of North Carolina at
Asheville, 1989; M.M., New York University) 1996.
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John H. Hinshaw, 2000-; Associate Professor of History. Acting Chairperson of the
Department of History and Political Science. B.A., Macalester College, 1985; M.A.,
Carnegie Mellon University, 1988; Ph.D., 1995. (On leave. Spring 2006).
J. Noel Hubler, 199 5-; Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy. B.A., University
of Pennsylvania, 1981; Ph.D., 1995.
Barry L. Hurst, 1982-; Associate Professor of Physics. Chairperson of the Department of
Physics. B.S., Juniata College, 1972; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1982.
Diane M. Iglesias, 1976-; Professor of Spanish. B.A., Queens College, 1971; M.A., 1974;
Ph.D., City University of New York, 1979.
Diane E. Johnson, 2004—; Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., Pepperdine
University, 1980; M.A., California State University, Fresno, 1983; M.A., 1993; M.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara, 1999; Ph.D., 2003.
Cynthia R. Johnston, 1991-; Lecturer in Chemistry. B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1987.
John P. Kearney, 197 1-; Professor of English. B.A., St. Benedict's College, 1962; M.A.,
University of Michigan, 1963; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1968.
Donald E. Kline, 1997-; Associate Professor of Education. Chairperson of the
Department of Education. B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1966; M.Ed., Millersville
University, 1975; M.S.Ed., Shippensburg University, 1977; Ed.D., Lehigh University,
1990.
Joel A. Kline, 1999-; Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Director of the
Digital Communications Program. A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College, 1985; B.S.,
B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1989; M.J.P.R.A., Temple University, 2002.
Barry X. Kuhle, 2002-; Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., State University of New
York at Binghamton, 1997; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, 2002.
Walter Labonte, 1992-; Instructor in English. Director of Writing Center. B.S.,
Northeastern University, 1968; M.A., 1977; M.Ed., Curry College, 1984.
Kerrie D. Laguna, 1997-; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University, 1990; B.Ed., 1991; M.A., University of Nebraska, 1996; Ph.D., 1997.
Louis B. Laguna, 1999-; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University, 1990; M.S., Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 1992; M.A., University of
Nebraska, 1995; Ph.D., 1998.
Mary L. Lemons, 1996-; Associate Professor of Music. B.S., University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign; M.S., 1990; Ed.D., 1998.
Robert W. Leonard, 1988-; Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Ohio University,
1977; M.A., St. Francis School of Industrial Relations, 1978; M.B.A., Ohio State
University, 1986.
Rebecca C. Lister, 2003-; Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., James Madison University,
1988; M.M., Florida State University, 1992; D.M., 1997.
David W. Lyons, 2000-; Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.S., Davidson
College, 1981; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996.
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Tia Malkin-Fontecchio, 2002-; Assistant Professor of History. B.A., University of
California at Berkeley, 1994; M.A., Brown University, 1996; Ph.D., 2003.
Louis Manza, 1995-; Associate Professor of Psychology. Chairperson of the Department
of Psychology. B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1988; M.A., Brooklyn
College, 1991; M.Phil., City University of New York, 1991; Ph.D., 1992.
Leon E. Markowicz, 1971-; Professor of Business Administration. A.B., Duquesne
University, 1964; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1968; Ph.D., 1972; M.A., Antioch
University, 1998.
Anderson L. Marsh, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Hampden-Sydney
College, 1998; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2003.
G. Daniel Massad, 1985-; Artist-in-Residence. B.A., Princeton University, 1969; M.A.,
University of Chicago, 1977; M.F.A., University of Kansas, 1982.
Raymond A. Maynard, 2002-; Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., University of
Sussex, 1987; M.A., University of Tennessee, 1992; Ph.D., 2000.
Rebecca McCoy, 1998-; Associate Professor of Histoty. Chairperson of the Department
of History and Political Science. A.B., Mount Holyoke College, 1975; M.A., University of
North Carolina, 1980; Ph.D., 1992.
Mark L. Mecham, 1990-; Clark and Edna Carmean Distinguished Professor of Music.
Chairperson of the Department of Music. B.M., University of Utah, 1976; M.M., 1978;
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1985.
Marie Mielgo-Castro, 2004-; Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., University of Leon,
1993; M.A., Exeter University, 1994.
Heather H. Mitchell, 2005-; Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., Lambuth
University, 2000; M.S.. University^ of Memphis, 2003; Ph.D., 2005 .
Owen A. Moe Jr., 197 3-; Vernon and Doris Bishop Distinguished Professor of Chemistry.
Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf's College, 1966; Ph.D..
Purdue University, 1971.
Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, 1997-; Associate Professor of Music. B.Mus., University of
Missouri-Kansas City, 1985; M.M., 1986; D.M.A., University.- of Iowa, 1990. (On leave.
Fall 2005).
Roger M. Nelson, 2002- ; Professor of Physical Therapy. Certificate in Physical Therapy,
1965; M.S., Boston University, 1971; Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 1981.
Renee Lapp Norris, 2002-; Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., West Chester Universit}-,
1991; M.M., University of Maryland, 1994; Ph.D., 2001.
John D. Norton, 1971-; Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Illinois, 1965;
M.A., Florida State University, 1967; Ph.D., American University, 1973.
Kathryn N. Oriel, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S.. Universin- of
Sciences, Philadelphia, 2000; Ed.D., Idaho State University. 2003.
Walter A. Patton, 1 999-; Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Susquehanrui Universit\;
1988; Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1993.
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Timothy J. Peelen, 2005 -; Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Calvin College 1996;
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2002.
Neil Perry, 2004-; Assistant Professor of Economics. B.B., La Trobe University, 1993;
M.C., University of Melbourne, 1995.
Mary K. Pettice, 1994-; Associate Professor of English. B.A., Illinois Wesley an
University, 1982; M.S., University of Illinois, 1983; M.A. 1986; Ph.D., University of
Houston, 1994.
Michael Pittari, 2002-; Assistant Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of Florida, 1989,
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, 1995.
Sidney Pollack, 1976-; Professor of Biology. B.A., New York University, 1963; Ph.D.,
University of Pennsylvania, 1970.
Kevin B. Pry, 1991-; Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1976;
M.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 1980; Ph.D., 1984.
Barney T. Raffield III, 1990-; Professor of Business Administration. Coordinator of the
MBA Program. B.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1968; M.B.A., 1971; Ph.D., Union
Graduate School, 1982.
Sharon Hall Raffield, 1990-; Associate Professor of Sociology. A.B., Wheaton College,
1963; M.S.W., Washington University, 1967.
O. Kent Reed, 1971-; Associate Professor of Physical Education. B.S., Otterbein College,
1956; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 1970.
Jeffrey J. Ritchie, 2002-; Assistant Professor of English and Digital Communications.
B.S. andB.A., Indiana University, 1989; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1993; M.Ed.,
Arizona State University, 1998; Ph.D., 2000.
Jeffrey W. Robbins, 2002-; Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy. B.A., Baylor
University, 1994; M.Div., Texas Christian University, 1997; M.Phil., Syracuse University,
1999; Ph.D., 2001.
Catherine Romognolo, 2004-; Assistant Professor of English. B.S., University of Florida,
1991; M.A., University of Maryland, 1997; Ph.D., 2003.
Victoria Rose, 2003-; Instructor in Music. B.M., Peabody Conservatory of the Johns
Hopkins University, 1972; M.M., Towson State University, 1994.
Stacey A. Ruch, 2001-; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Seton Hall
University, 1989; M.S., 1993; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 2000.
David Rudd, 2005-; Professor of Business Administration. Chairperson of the
Department of Business and Economics. B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1966; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota, 1973; Ph.D., George Washington University 1996.
Penelope L. Samuelson, 2003-; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., University
of Pennsylvania, 1975; M.P.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 1988.
Gail A. Sanderson, 1983-; Associate Professor of Accounting. B.A., Hobart and William
Smith Colleges, 1970; M.B.A., Boston University, 1977.
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James W. Scott, 1976-; Professor of German. B.A., Juniata College, 1965; Ph.D.,
Princeton University, 1971.
Frances S. Seeger, 2005-; Lecturer in English. B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1972; M.A.,
American University, 1973; M.B.A., 2002.
Daniel Simpkins, 1998-; Lecturer in Sociology. B.A., West Georgia College, 1976; M.A.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1984; Ph.D., 1992.
Jeff Snyder, 1997-; Associate Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Music
Recording Technology. A.A., Pensacola Junior College, 1982; B.A., University of West
Florida, 1984; M.S., Kutztown University, 1998.
Thomas M. Strohman, 1977-1983; 1987-; Associate Professor of Music. B.S., Lebanon
Valley College, 1975; M.M., Tow son State University, 1998.
Edward J. Sullivan, 2001-; Associate Professor of Business Administration and
Economics. B.S., St. Peter's College, 1972; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
1975; Ph.D., 1985.
Dale E. Summers, 1990-; Professor of Education. Director of Elementary and Secondary-
School Relations. B.S., Ball State University, 1971; M.A., 1973; Ed.D., 1978.
Linda L. Summers, 1991-; Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Ball State Universitv,
1972; M.A., 1977.
Dennis W. Sweigart, 1972-; Professor of Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1963;
M.M., University of Michigan, 1965; D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1977.
Grant D. Taylor, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Art History and Digital Communications.
B.F.A., University of Western Australia, 2000; Ph.D. ,2005.
Rosa Tezanos-Pinto, 1999-; Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., University of Miami,
1979; M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 2002.
Mark A. Townsend, 1983-; Professor of Mathematical Sciences. Chairperson of the
Department of Mathematical Sciences. B.S., Bethany Nazarene College, 1965; M.A.,
Oklahoma University, 1969; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1983.
Angel T. Tuninetti, 1996-; Associate Professor of Spanish. Chairperson of the
Department of Foreign Languages. L.L.M., Universidad Nacional de Cordoba. 1986;
M.A., Washington University, 1991; Ph.D., 1999.
Noelle Vahanian, 2005-; Assistant Professor of Religion. Baccalaureat, Lycee
International des Pontonniers, 1988; B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
1999.
Susan E. Verhoek, 1974-; Professor of Biology. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University. 1964;
M.A., Indiana University, 1966; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1975.
James G. Voulopos, 2005; Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S., Pennsylvania
State University, 1979; M.B.A., Indiana University, 1984.
Scott N. Walck, 1999-; Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, 1988; M.S., Lehigh University, 1992; Ph.D., 1995. (On leave. Fall 2005 and
Spring 2006.)
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Karen Walker, 2005; Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., California State University,
Los Angeles, 1974; M.Ed., California State University, Los Angeles 1986; Ed.D., Bowling
Green State University, 2001.
Stephen E. Williams, 1973-; Professor of Biology. B.A., Central College, 1964; M.S.,
University of Tennessee, 1966; Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, 1971.
Paul L. Wolf, 7966-; Professor of Biology. B.S., Elizabethtown College, 1960; M.S.,
University of Delaware, 1963; Ph.D., 1968.
Allan F. Wolfe, 1968-; Professor of Biology. B.A., Gettysburg College, 1963; M.A., Drake
University, 1965; Ph.D., University of Vermont, 1968.
Kenneth Yamall, 1996-; Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.S., South
Carolina College, 1986; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1992.
M. Jane Yingling, 2001-; Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Lock Haven University,
1972; M.A., Shippensburg University, 1996; Ph.D., Marywood University, 2004.
Emeriti
Madelyn J. Albrecht, 1973-1990; Associate Professor Emerita of Education. B.A.,
Northern Baptist College, 1952; M.A., Michigan State University, 1958; Ph.D., 1972.
Howard L. Applegate, 1983-2000; Professor Emeritus of History and American Studies.
B.A., Drew University, 1957; M.A., Syracuse University, 1960; Ph.D., 1966.
Eloise P. Brown, 1961-1987; Readers' Services Librarian Emerita. B.S.L.S., Simmons
College, 1946.
Donald E. Byrne, Jr., 1971-2005; Professor Emeritus of Religion and American Studies.
B.A., St. Paul Seminary, 1963; M.A. Marquette University, 1966; Ph.D., Duke University,
1972.
Voorhis C. Cantrell, 1968-1992; Professor Emeritus of Religion and Greek. B.A.,
Oklahoma City University, 1952; B.D., Southern Methodist University, 1956; Ph.D.,
Boston University, 1967.
D. Clark Carmean, 1933-1972; Director Emeritus of Admissions. A.B., Ohio Wesleyan
University, 1926; M.A., Columbia University, 1932.
Richard F. Charles, 1988-1997; Vice President Emeritus for Advancement. A.B., Franklin
& Marshall College, 1953.
Charles T. Cooper, 1965-1979; Associate Professor Emeritus of Spanish. B.S., U.S. Naval
Academy, 1942; M.A., Middlebury College, 1965.
Richard D. Cornelius, 1985-2001; Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., Carleton
College, 1969; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1974.
Salvatore S. Cullari, 1986-2003; Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Kean College,
1974; M.A., Western Michigan University, 1976; Ph.D., 1981.
George D. Curfman, 1961-1996; Professor Emeritus of Music Education. B.S., Lebanon
Valley College, 1953; M.M., University of Michigan, 1957; Ed.D., The Pennsylvania State
University, 1971.
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Donald B. Dahlberg, 1980-2001; Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.S., University of
Washington, 1967; M.S., Cornell University, 1969; Ph.D., 1971.
Robert S. Davidon, 1970-1984; Professor Emeritus of Psychology. A.B., University of
Illinois, 1940; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1946; Ph.D., 1951.
Alice S. Diehl, 1966-1997; Technical Processes Librarian Emerita. A.B., Smith College,
1956; B.S., Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1957; M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1966.
Phylis C. Dryden, 1987-2004; Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Atlantic Union
College, 1976; M.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1984; D.A., 1988.
William H. Fairlamb, 1947-1990; Professor Emeritus of Music. Mus.B., cum laude,
Philadelphia Conservatory, 1949.
Arthur L. Ford, 1965-2001; Professor Emeritus of English. A.B., Lebanon Valley College,
1959; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1960; Ph.D., 1964.
Pierce A. Getz, 1959—1990; Professor Emeritus of Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley College,
1951; M.S.M., Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music, 1953; A.M.D.,
Eastman School of Music, 1967.
Michael A. Grella, 1980-2001; Professor Emeritus of Education. B.A., St. Mary's
Seminary and University, 1958; M.A., West Virginia University, 1970; Ed.D., 1974.
Klement M. Hambourg, 1982-1995; Professor Emeritus of Music. A.T.C.M., Royal
Conservatory of Music, 1946; L.R.A.M., Royal Academy of Music, 1962; A.R.C.M., Royal
College of Music, 1962; L.T.C.L., Trinity College of Music (London), 1965; Fellow, 1966;
D.M.A., University of Oregon, 1977.
John H, Heffner,, 1972-2005; Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1968; B.A., 1987; A.M., Boston University, 1971; Ph.D., 1976; M.A.R.,
Lancaster Theological Seminary, 2002.
Paul Heise, 1991-2004; Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S.F.S., Georgetown University,
1958; M.A., 1963; M.P.A., Han'ard University, 1972; Ph.D., New School for Social Research.
1991.
Jeanne C. Hey, 1989-2004; Professor Emerita of Economics. B.A., Bucknell University,
1954; M.B.A., Lehigh University, 1982; Ph.D., 1990.
Richard A. Joyce, 1966-1998; Professor Emeritus of History. A.B., Yale University. 1952;
M.A., San Francisco State College, 1963.
Nevelyn J. Knisely, 1963-2003; Lecturer Professor Emerita of Music. B.M., Oberlin
College, 1951; M.F.A., Ohio University, 1953.
David I. Lasky, 1974-1995; Professor Emeritus of Psychology. A.B., Temple University:
1956; M.A., 1958; Ph.D., 1961.
Jean O. Love, 1954-1985; Professor Emerita of Psychology. A.B.. Erskine College, 1941;
M.A., Winthrop College, 1949; Ph.D., University of North Carolina. 1953.
George R. Marquette, 1951-1990; Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs. A.B..
Lebanon Valley College, 1948; M.A., Columbia University. 1951: Ed.D.. Temple
University, 1967.
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Joerg W.P. Mayer, 1970-1997; Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences. Dipt.
Math., University of Giessen, 1953; Ph.D., 1954.
William J. McGill Jr., 1986-1998; Senior Vice President and Dean of the Faculty
Emeritus. A.B., Trinity College, 1957; M.A., Harvard University, 1958; Ph.D., 1961.
Anna D. Faber McVay, 1954-1976; Professor Emerita of English. A.B., Lebanon Valley
College, 1948; M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1950; Ph.D., 1954.
Philip G. Morgan, 1969-2003; Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M.E., Pittsburg State
University (Kansas), 1962; M.S., 1965.
H. Anthony Neidig, 1948-1985; Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1943; M.S., University of Delaware, 1946; Ph.D., 1948; L.H.D., Lebanon Valley
College, 2004.
Agnes B. O'Donnell, 1961-1987; Professor Emerita of English. A.B., Immaculata
College, 1948; M.Ed., Temple University, 1952; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1967;
Ph.D., 1976.
Gerald J. Petrofes, 1963-1988; Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education. B.S.,
Kent State University, 1958; M.Ed., 1962.
Jacob L. Rhodes, 1957-1985; Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1943; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1958.
Robert W. Smith, 1951-1983; Professor Emeritus of Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley College,
1939; M.A., Columbia University, 1950.
Joelle L. Stopkie, 1989-2002; Professor Emerita of French. Licence, Sorbonne, 1960;
M.A., New York University, 1963; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College, 1979.
Warren K.A. Thompson, 1967-1997; Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. A.B., Trinity
University, 1957; M.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1963.
Perry J. Troutman, 1960-1994; Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Houghton College,
1949; M.Div., United Theological Seminary, 1952; Ph.D., Boston University, 1964.
L. Elbert Wethington, 1963-1983; Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Wake Forest,
1944; B.D., Divinity School of Duke University, 1947; Ph.D., Duke University.
Glenn H. Woods, 1965-1990; Associate Professor Emeritus of English. A.B., Lebanon
Valley College, 1951; M.Ed., Temple University, 1962.
Adjunct
Michelle Barraclough, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.F.A., Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, 1993; M.M., Catholic University, 1996.
Joseph G. Bashore, 1994-1996, 2001-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music. B.A.,
Lebanon Valley College, 1983; M.F.A., University of Iowa 1986.
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Jean-Paul Benowitz, 1998-; Adjunct Instructor in History. B.S., Eastern Mennonite
University, 1991; M.A., Millersville University, 1993; additional graduate study at Temple
University.
Kathleen K. Blouch, 2001 -; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Science Education. B.A., Messiah
College, 1983; M.Ed., Millersville University, 1987; Ph.D., Temple University, 2000.
Theresa Yohn Bowley, 1993-; Adjunct Instructor in Trench. B.A., Barrington College,
1981; M.A., Middlebury College, 1982.
Allen C. Boyer, 2004-; Adjunct Instructor in Physics. B.S, Lebanon Valley College, 1953;
M.Ed., Temple University, 1961; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1975.
Beverly Ann K. Butts, 2000-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1978; M.M., Michigan State University, 1980; additional graduate study at New
York University.
Marie- Aline Cadieuz, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.A., University of Illinois,
1987; M.M., Northwestern University, 1989; D.M.A., Ohio State University, 1999.
John E. Copenhaver, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley College.
1987; M.M., West Chester University, 1992.
Melanie A. M. Demartyn, 2001~; Adjunct Instructor in Art. B.A., Shepherd College, 1978;
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1983.
James A. Diehm, 1997-; Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Albright College. 1961;
M.A., Lehigh University, 1968; Administrative Certification, Temple University, 1972.
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Joseph DiSanto, 1 992-; Adjunct Instructor in English. B.S., St. Joseph's University, 1967;
Department of Defense Information Officers' School, 1969; M.A., Annenberg School of
Communications, University of Pennsylvania, 1970.
James A. Erdman II, 1983-; Adjunct Instructor in Music.
Suzanne D. Fox, 1998-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1977; M.M., University of Miami, 1979.
Ming Gao, 2002-; Adjunct Instructor in Linguistics. B.A., Beijing Second Foreign
Language Institute, 1982; M.A., Canberra College of Advanced Education, 1984; Ph.D.,
Lehigh University, 1999.
Rita M. Gargotta, 1991-; Adjunct Instructor in Spanish. B.S., West Chester State College,
1972; Diploma, University ofSevilla; M.A., West Chester State College, 1976.
Richard Johnson, 2001-; Adjunct Instructor in Art. B.S., Millersville University.
Rick Knepp, 1998-; Adjunct Instructor in Science Education. B.S., Lock Haven
University, 1979; M.Ed., Shippensburg University, 1986.
Elvin LaCoe, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Education. Ed.D., Nova Southeastern
University.
David W. Layman, 1993-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion. A.B., University of
Chicago, 1977; Ph.D., Temple University, 1994.
Dennis Maust, 2004-; Adjunct Instructor in Art. M.F.A., Rochester Institute of
Technology.
James Miller, 1989-; Adjunct Instructor in Music.
William R. Miller, 1994-; Adjunct Instructor in Physics. B.A., Gettysburg College, 1956;
M.A., University of Delaware, 1961; Ph.D., 1965.
Joseph D. Mixon, 1991-; Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.A., Moravian College, 1981;
M.M., Combs College of Music, 1990.
Ted Nichols, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Science Education. B.S., Millersville
University, 1966.
Barbara Nissman-Cohen, 2001-; Adjunct Instructor in French. Premier Degre, La
Sorbonne, 1975; B.A., Ithaca College, 1976; M.S., Montclair State College, 1984.
Robert A. Nowak, 1988-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., Mansfield State
College, 1973; M.M., University of Miami, 1975.
Melissa-Ann Pero, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in English. B.A., Lebanon Valley College,
1998; M.Ed., Shippensburg University, 2002.
Jeff Remington, 1998-; Adjunct Instructor in Science Education. B.A., Indiana University
of Pennsylvania, 1986; M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University, 1992.
Marie Riegle-Kinch, 1980-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Gettysburg College,
1973; M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 1979.
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Andrew Roberts, J 998-; Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.M., Berklee College of Music, 1989.
David M. Setley, 2002-; Adjunct Instructor in Business Administration. B.S., Kutztown
University, 1977; M.B.A., 2000.
Christopher A. Shaak, 2002-: Adjunct Instructor in Sociology. B.A., Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, 1992; M.S., Shippensburg University, 1998.
Dennis C. Smith, 200 1-; Adjunct Instructor in Business Administration. B.A., Dakota
Wesley an University, 1967; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas, 1985.
Stephen A. Spiese, 1999-; Adjunct Instructor in Theater B.S., Lebanon Valley College.
DeAnna Spurlock, 1997-; Adjunct Instructor in English. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
1968; M.A., 1970.
Anna F. Tilberg, 1982-; Adjunct Instructor in Biology. B.A., University of Pennsylvania,
1969.
Richard J. Tushup, 1989-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. A.B., St. Vincent
Seminary; M.A., 1971; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1977.
Michael Wojdylak, 2001-; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., The Pennsylvania
State University, 1977; M.AGR., 1983; D.D.S., University^ of Maryland, 1987; B.A.,
Lebanon Valley College, 1997.
Deborah Worthen, 2002-; Adjunct Instructor in Science Education. B.S., The
Pennsylvania State University, 1993; M.S.E., Lebanon Valley College, 2001.
Jeremy Wolf, 2003-; Adjunct Instructor in Science Education. B.S., Lebanon Valley
College, 1999; M.S.Ed., St. Joseph's University, 2003.
Adjuncts in Medical Technology
Jersey Shore Medical Center: Medical Advisor, Brian Erler, M.D., Ph.D.; Program
Director, Perla L. Simmons, M.PA., B.S.M.T. (ASCP) S.H., N.C.A. (CLS); Assistant
Program Director/Education Coordinator, Mary Jane C. Schaefer, M.S., M.P.A.
Lancaster General Hospital: Medical Director, James T. Eastman. M.D.: Program
Director, Wendy Gayle, M.T. (ASCP) S.H.
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COLLEGE SUPPORT STAFF
Deborah L. Atkins Financial Aid Office
Susan R. Aungst Library
Deb Bishop College Center
Marilyn E. Boeshore Alumni Office
Beverly J. Brewer English, Political Science, Sociology
Donna L. Brickley hiformation Technology Services Office
Jo Lynn Brummer Development Office
Wendy L. Carfagno President of the College Office
C. Monica Cisneros Library
Becky Firestone College Relations Office
Mary E. Fisher Administration and Controller Offices
Jennifer R. Fullenlove Physical Therapy
Paula Gahres Chaplain's Office
Beverly J. Gamble Student Services Office
Cheryl A. George Media Center
Susan M. Greenawalt Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Office
Karen Grubb Humanities Departments and General Education
Nancy J. Hartman Business Office
Pamelas. Hillegas Athletic Office
Sharon B. Hurst College Center
Constance W. Kershner Business Office
David B. Kline Information Technology Services Office
MeUssa S. Klopp Business and Economics
Charlene Kreider Busness Office Clerk
Deborah L. Lutz Advancement Office
Karen R. McLucas Admission Office
Shawnalee Miller Development Office
Tami S. Morgan Admission Office
Robinn Moyer Registrar's Office
Gwendolyn W. Pierce Administration and Controller Offices
Ann K. Pitt Student Services Office
Jill M. Rabuck Annual Giving
Christine M. Reeves Development Office
Ann Ristenbatt Copy Center and Mail Services
Carol Sabados Biology
Ann Safstrom Music Department
Denise D. Sanders Library
Barbara A. Smith Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Office
Wendy E. Smith Registrar's Office
Susan Snyder Mathematical Sciences and Psychology Departments
Jay L. Sorrentino Athletic Equipment Manager
Andrea Stone Library
Victoria Trostle FaciUties Services Office
LaRue A. Troutman Major Gifts Office
Nathaniel C. TuUi Information Technology Services Office
Victoria Van Hise Associate Dean and Academic Services Office
Nancy J. Waite Education Department
Barbara E. West Chemistry and Physics Departments
Mark C. Wolfe Information Technology Services Office
Beverly A. Yingst Arnold Sports Center
Susan B. Zearing Admission Office
Sarah Zeiger Arnold Sports Center
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THE THOMAS RHYS VICKROY
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARDS
The Vickroy Award recipient, who must be a full-time member of the College faculty,
is selected by the president of the College after appropriate consultation with alumni,
students, faculty and staff. The Vickroy Award replaces the Lindback Award, which was
presented through the 1993 academic year.
Previous Awardees
1985 Leon E. Markowicz, Ph.D., Professor of English
1986 Carolyn R. Hanes, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Social Work and
Leadership Studies
1987 Donald E. Byrne Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Religion
1987 Mark A. Townsend, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences
1988 William H. Fairlamb, Mus.B., Professor of Music
1989 Paul L. Wolf, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
1990 Owen A. Moe Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
1991 Scott H. Eggert, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music
1992 Gary Grieve-Carlson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of EngUsh
1993 Diane M. Iglesias, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish
1994 Sidney Pollack, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Barbara S. Vlaisavljevic, M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
1995 David L Lasky, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
1996 James W Scott, Ph.D., Professor of German
1997 Howard L. Applegate, Ph.D., Professor of History and American Studies
1998 Mark L. Mecham, D.M.A., Professor of Music
1999 Michael A. Day, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
2000 Jeanne C. Hey, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
2001 Allan E Wolfe, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
2002 Marie G. Bongiovanni, M.L.A., Associate Professor of English
2003 Carl T. Wigal, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
2004 Mary L. Lemons, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Music
2005 Jefrey W Robbins, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religion
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THE NEVELYN J. KNISLEY
AWARD FOR INSPIRATIONAL TEACHING
In 1988, Lebanon Valley College created an award for part-time and adjunct members
of the college faculty similar to the philosophy of the Vickroy Award. The first awardee
was Nevelyn J. Knisley. After the presentation of the first award, the president of the
College named this series of awards for Mrs. Knisley in recognition for her 24 years of
inspired teaching in music.
Previous Awardees
1988 Nevelyn J. Knisley, M.F.A., Adjunct Associate Professor of Music
1989 Carolyn B. Scott, B.A., Adjunct Instructor in French
1990 Michael J. Asken, Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology
1991 Joanne Cole Rosen, B.A., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Chemistry
1992 Kevin B. Pry, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of English
1993 Thomas M. Strohman, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Music
1994 Timothy M. Dewald, M.Div., Adjunct Instructor in Mathematical Sciences
1995 Leonie Lang-Hambourg, M.A., Adjunct Assistant Professor of German
1996 Cynthia R. Johnston, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry
1997 Richard J. Tushup, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
1998 Arlen J.Greiner, M.S., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics
1999 Leslie E. Bowen, M.F.A., Lecturer in Art
2000 Patricia M. Meley, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in American Studies
2001 Robert A. Nowak, M.M., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music
2002 Gene G. Veno, M.P.A., Adjunct Instructor in Business Administration
2003 Marion M. Markowicz, M.S.S., Adjunct Instructor in Sociology
2004 Jeff Remington, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Science Education
2005 James A. Erdman II, Adjunct Instructor in Music.
Production of this catalog is under the direction of the Registrar's Office.
Information included is correct as of the date of publication. Unexpected
changes may occur during the course of the academic year; therefore, the listing
of a course or program in this catalog does not constitute a guarantee or contract
that the particular course or program will be offered during a given year.
* All information is correct as of June 22, 2005.
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ACCREDITATION
Lebanon Valley College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Lebanon Valley College is also accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
the National Association of Schools of Music, and the American Chemical Society.
Lebanon Valley College's Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program has been
granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Candidacy is
not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidate for
Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation.
Lebanon Valley College is on the approved list of the Regents of the State University
of New York and of the American Association of University Women.
Lebanon Valley College is a member of the following: American Association of Colleges;
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Pennsylvania Foundation for
Independent Colleges; College Entrance Examination Board; College Scholarship Service;
Council of Independent Colleges; National Collegiate Athletic Association; Middle Atlantic
States Collegiate Athletic Conference; Penn-Mar Athletic Conference; Central Pennsylvania
Field Hockey Association; Eastern College Athletic Conference.
STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION
Lebanon Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs or activities. The
College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment,
including application, promotion, and transfer. Anyone who believes that he/she has been
subjected to discrimination in violation of this policy is encouraged to report the problem to
the EEO/Title IX Coordinator or the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
STUDENT RETENTION
Lebanon Valley College participates in student financial assistance programs under
Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. According to the requirements of the
Student Right-to-Know legislation, the college is required to report annually the
graduation rates within 150 percent of the normal time to complete a degree to students
and prospective students.
The cohort of 303 full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates who entered
Lebanon Valley College in the fall of 1998 consisted of 214 men and 208 women. At the
end of four years 248 had completed a bachelor's degree. At the end of the fifth year.
another 34 had completed a bachelor's degree. By 2003, at the end of the sixth year, two
additional students had completed a bachelor's degree. The Student Right-to-Know
Completion or Graduation Rate Calculation for the 1998 cohort is 67 percent. This
information has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.
Detailed information on student retention and graduation rates is available in the Office
of the Registrar.
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INDEX
Academic honesty policy
undergraduate 15
graduate 155
Academic procedures
undergraduate 7
graduate 154
Accounting program
courses 48
department 47
faculty 54
Accreditation 197
Actuarial science program
courses 106
department 105
faculty : 108
Admissions
undergraduate full time 4
undergraduate part time 5
continuing education 5
MBA 157
MME 161
MSE 163
Administration 175
Advanced placement 13
Allied health science
cooperative program 24
American studies program
courses 30
department 29
faculty 31
Art and art history program
courses 33
department 32
faculty 38
Associate degrees 7
Attendance policy 11
Auditing policy 11
Baccalaureate degrees 7
Biochemistry program
courses 44
requirements 44
Biology program
courses 40
department 40
faculty 45
Business program
courses 48
department 47
faculty 54
Calendar 204
Certificate programs 5
Challenge examinations 13
Chemistry program
courses 58
department 57
faculty 60
Citizenship education program 62
CLEP 13
College support staff 194
Communications program
courses 78
department 77
faculty 81
Computer science program
courses 107
department 106
faculty 108
Concurrent courses 11
Cooperative programs 24
Courses, undergraduate
concurrent 11
external 11
repetition of 11
descriptions 29
Courses, graduate 154
Credit for life experience 14
Criminal justice program 100, 152
Degrees
undergraduate 7
graduate 154
Dean's hst 15
Departmental honors 15
Digital corrununications 63
courses 63
department 63
faculty 65
Diploma programs 5
DPT program
courses 167
faculty 169
requirements 167
Earth and space science program 133
Economics program
courses 48
department 47
faculty 54
Education program
courses 67
department 66
faculty 75
Elementary education program
courses 68
department 68
faculty 75
Engineering cooperative
program 24
English program
courses 78
department 77
faculty 81
English as a Second Language (ESL) 74
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Environmental studies
cooperative program 24
External summer courses 11
Faculty 182
Finances, student 4
Fine arts courses 32
Foreign languages program
courses 84
department 83
faculty 88
Foreign study opportunities 28
Forestry cooperative program 24
French program
courses 84
department 83
faculty 88
General education program
courses 19
requirements 19
Geography courses 71
German program
courses 85
department 85
faculty 88
Grade point average 14
Grading system 14
Graduate programs 154
academic policies 154
concurrent courses 155
financial aid 156
grading system 155
privacy of student records 156
refund policy 155
review procedure 155
time restriction policy 155
transfer policy 154
withdrawal policy 156
Graduation honors 15
Graduation requirements
undergraduate 8
MBA 157
MME 162
MSE 163
DPT 167
Health care management program
courses 54
requirements 54
Health professions
cooperative programs 24
Health science program
courses 126
requirements 126
faculty 128
History program
courses 91
department 90
faculty 100
Honors
departmental 15
graduation 15
In-Absentia 12
Independent study 28
Individualized major 27
Interdisciplinary courses 22
International baccalaureate 14
Internship policy 27
Italian
courses 83
Knisley teaching awards 196
Leave of absence 12
Limit of hours 9
Map of campus 198
Mathematical science program
courses 103
department 102
faculty 108
MBA program
admission 157
courses 158
faculty 160
requirements 157
MME program
admission 161
courses 161
faculty 162
MSE program
admission 163
courses 163
faculty 165
Medical technology
cooperative program 25
Military science program 110
Mission statement 3
Music education program
courses 117
faculty 120
requirements 117
Music program
courses 112
department Ill
faculty 120
Music business program
courses 116
faculty 120
requirements 1 16
Music recording technology program
courses 118
faculty 120
requirements 1 18
Nontraditional credit policy 13
Off-campus programs
study abroad 28
Officers, general College 175
Pass/fail policy 11
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Index 201
Payment plans 5
Phi Alpha Epsilon 15
Philosophy program
courses 145
department 145
faculty 147
Physical education program
courses 124
department 124
faculty 125
Physical therapy program
courses 126, 167
department 126, 167
faculty 128, 169
Physics program
courses 130
department 130
faculty 132
Placement examinations
undergraduate 13
Political sciences program
courses 96
department 96
faculty 100
Pre-law program 26
Pre-medical, pre-dentistry,
pre-veterinary programs 26
Privacy of student records 7
Probation, undergraduate 17
Profile of the College 2
Psychobiology program
courses 45
department 44
faculty 45
Psychology program
courses 135
department 134
faculty 140
Readmission policy 12
Refund policy
undergraduate 4
graduate 155
Registration 10
Religion program
courses 142
department 142
faculty 147
Repetition of courses
undergraduate 11
ROTC 110
Satisfactory academic progress 9
Science
course 60
Second bachelor's degree 12
Secondary education program
courses 72
department 71
faculty 75
Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges (SOC) 18
Social science program 148
Sociology program
courses 149
department 149
faculty 153
Spanish program
courses 86
department 86
faculty 88
Special education program
courses 73
program 72
faculty 75
Special topics courses 28
Study abroad 28
Suspension policy
undergraduate 17
Teacher certification for
nonmatriculated students 18
Teacher certification for
matriculated students 66
Transfer policy
undergraduate 9
graduate 154
Trustees, Board of 171
Tutorial study courses 28
Veterans' services 18
Vickroy teaching awards 195
Withdrawal procedure
undergraduate 12
graduate 156
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PHONE NUMBERS
College Offices*
Academic Offices 6208
Academic Support 6988
Admissions 6181
Business Office 6300
Career Planning and Placement 6235
College Center 6161
College Store 6313
Computer Lab (general) 6067
Computer Science Lab 6067
Continuing Education 62 1 3
Dean of Student Services 6233
Financial Aid 6181
Registrar 6215
Safety and Security 6111
Vice President/Dean of Faculty 6208
Academic Offices*
American Studies 6356
Art and Art History 6015
Biology 6175
Business Administration 6101
Chemistry 6140
Economics 6330
Education 6305
English 6240
Foreign Language 6250
History 6355
Mathematical Sciences 6080
Music 6275
Philosophy 6130
Physical Education 6364
Physics 6150
Political Sciences 6330
Psychology 6195
Religion 6130
Sociology 6155
* Area code 717, prefix 867.
Lebanon Valley College Phone Numbers 203
2005-2006 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FIRST SEMESTER
August
27
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Residence halls open for new students
27
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Opening Convocation
28
Sunday, Noon
Residence halls open for students
29
Monday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Advising Day
29
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Evening classes begin
30
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Add/Drop period begins
30
Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.
Day classes begin
September
6
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Add/Drop period ends
October
7-9
Homecoming/Family Weekend
Fairleigh Dickinson University
14
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Fall break begins
18
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Classes resume
19
Wednesday, Noon
Mid-term grades due
21
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Incomplete grades due
November
4
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Last day to change registration or
withdraw from a course
23
Wednesday, Noon
Thanksgiving vacation begins
28
Monday, 8:00 a.m.
Classes resume
December
9
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Last day for first-semester freshman
to withdraw from a course
9
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Day classes end
10
Saturday
Reading Day
11
Sunday
Reading Day
12-17
Monday-Saturday
Final examinations
17
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Semester ends
21
Wednesday, Noon
Final grades due
SECOND SEMESTER
January
16
Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
16
Monday, Noon
Residence halls open for students
17
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Add/Drop period begins
17
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Classes begin
17
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Evening classes begin
24
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Add/Drop period ends
February
21
Tuesday, 1 1 :00 a.m.
Founders Day
March
3
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Spring Vacation begins
13
Monday, 8:00 a.m.
Classes resume
15
Wednesday, Noon
Mid-term grades due
17
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Incomplete grades due
31
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Last day to change registration or
withdraw from a course
April
13
Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Easter vacation begins
17
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Classes resume
May
4
Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Last day for first-semester freshmen
to withdraw from a course
4
Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Day classes end
5-11
Friday-Thursday
Final examinations
7
Sunday
Reading Day
11
Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
Semester ends
12
Friday, Noon
Senior grades due
13
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Baccalaureate Service
13
Saturday, 1 1 :00 a.m.
137th Commencement
19
Friday, Noon
Final grades due
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