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Academic  Catalog 
Undergraduate  Studies 


College  Misericordia  Academic  Catalog 

Undergraduate  Studies 

Effective  September,  1983 


Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive 

in  2013 


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Contacts 


For  more  information  on  particular  aspects  of  College  Misericordia,  contact 
the  people  listed  below  at  717-675-2181  between  8:30  a.m.  and  4:30  p.m. 
Other  College  personnel  are  listed  in  the  College  Directory  section  of  this 
catalog.  All  mail  to  College  Misericordia  faculty  and  administration  may  be 
addressed  to  College  Misericordia,  Dallas,  PA  18612. 


Academic  Affairs 

Admissions 

Athletics 


James  Pallante,  Academic  Dean 


David  Payne,  Dean  of  Admissions 


Geraldine  Wall,  Director  of  Athletics 


Business  Matters         John  Hoover,  Comptroller 


Continuing 
Education 


Sister  Joanne  Cepelak,  Director  of  Continuing  Education 


Financial  Aid 


Helen  Stager,  Financial  Aid  Coordinator 


Registrar's  Office       Sister  Eloise  McGinty,  Registrar 

Mary  Lynn  Kudey,  Assistant  to  the  Registrar  and  Acting  Registrar 


Residential  Life  Sister  Kathleen  Carroll,  Director  of  Residents 


Student  Life 


Sister  Martha  Hanlon,  Dean  of  Students 


Policy  This  catalog  contains  current  information  regarding  College  Misericordia's 

^bfpmpnk  calendar,  admissions  policies,  degree  requirements,  fees  and  regulations. 

College  Misericordia  reserves  the  right  in  its  sole  judgment  to  promulgate  and 
change  rules  and  regulations  and  to  make  changes  of  any  kind  in  its  programs, 
calendar,  admissions  policies,  procedures  and  standards,  degree  requirements 
and  fees  whenever  it  is  deemed  necessary  or  desirable,  including  changes  in 
course  content,  the  rescheduling  of  classes,  and  cancellation  of  scheduled 
classes  and  other  academic  activities. 

College  Misericordia  accords  students  of  any  race,  color,  religion,  sex, 
nationality  or  ethnic  origin  all  the  rights,  privileges,  programs  and  activities 
generally  made  available  to  students  of  the  College.  Misericordia  does  not 
discriminate  on  the  basis  of  race,  color,  handicap,  religion,  sex,  nationality  or 
ethnic  origin  in  the  administration  of  its  educational  policies,  admissions 
policies,  scholarship  and  loan  programs,  athletic  or  other  College  administered 
programs. 

College  Misericordia  complies  with  the  Family  Education  Rights  and  Privacy 
Act  of  1974  as  amended.  A  copy  of  the  Act  is  available  for  inspection  in  the 
office  of  the  Academic  Dean. 


Table  of  Contents 


College  Calendars    1 

Overview    2 

Accreditations    3 

The  Curricula   4 

Academic  Divisions 4 

Academic  Program  Definitions    5 

Core  Curriculum  Requirements 6 

Majors,  Specializations  and  Certifications 9 

Minor  Programs 50 

Elective  Areas  of  Study 56 

Course  Descriptions 58 

College  Regulations 119 

Admissions  Requirements 119 

Academic  Requirements 123 

Special  Programs 132 

Tuition  and  Fees 134 

Financial  Assistance 137 

Endowed  Scholarships    143 

Refund  Policies 144 

College  Life 147 

Student  Activities    147 

Athletics  147 

Campus  Ministry 147 

Careers  and  Placement    147 

Commuter  Council    148 

Counseling  148 

Library    148 

Residence  Halls    148 

Student  Health  Service   149 

College  Directory 150 

Board  of  Trustees 150 

Administration 152 

Faculty  Senate    156 

Academic  Committee  Chairmen    157 

Faculty  And  Academic  Support 158 

Alumni  Association L67 

Index    168 


College  Calendar  1983-1985 


Fall  Semester  1983 


August  27-28 
August  29 
September  5 
October  15-18 
October  19 
November  23-27 
November  28 
December  12 
December  13-17 
December  18 


New  Student  Orientation 
Classes  begin  at  10:00  a.m. 
Labor  Day  (no  classes) 
Fall  Recess 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 
Thanksgiving  Recess 
Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 
Last  day  of  classes 
Final  examinations 
Winter  Recess  begins 


Spring  Semester  1984 

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January  23 
March  10-18 
March  19 
April  19-23 
April  24 
May  11 
May  12-18 
May  26 


Classes  begin  at  8:00  a.m. 

Spring  Break 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 

Easter  Recess 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 

Last  day  of  classes 

Final  examinations 

Baccalaureate  and  Commencement 


Fall  Semester  1984 


August  25-26 
August  27 
September  3 
October  20-23 
October  24 
November  21-25 
November  26 
December  10 
December  11-15 
December  16 


New  Student  Orientation 
Classes  begin  at  8:00  a.m. 
Labor  Day  (no  classes) 
Fall  Recess 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 
Thanksgiving  Recess 
Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 
Last  day  of  classes 
Final  examinations 
Winter  Recess  begins 


Spring  Semester  1985 


January  14 
March  9-17 
March  18 
April  5-8 
April  9 
May  3 
May  6-10 
May  18 


Classes  begin  at  8:00  a.m. 

Spring  Break 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 

Easter  Recess 

Classes  resume  at  8:00  a.m. 

Last  day  of  classes 

Final  examinations 

Baccalaureate  and  Commencement 


Overview 


SixtV  VCarS  Of  College  Misericordia,  a  Catholic  institution  of  higher  learning  for 

rnmmifmpnf  men  an<^  women'  >s  located  on  a  beautiful  100-acre  campus  in  the 

suburban  community  of  Dallas,  Pennsylvania.  It  was  the  first 

college  to  be  established  in  Luzerne  County. 

Since  its  establishment  in  1924  by  the  Wilkes-Barre  foundation  of 
the  Religious  Sisters  of  Mercy  of  the  Union,  College  Misericordia 
has  pursued  a  policy  of  growth,  both  in  terms  of  physical 
expansion  and  in  academic  programs.  The  result  is  a  modern 
college  with  a  distinguished  liberal  arts  base  for  all  of  its 
undergraduate  degree  programs.  The  College  also  offers  high 
quality  graduate  programs  in  Nursing  and  Human  Services 
Administration. 

The  tradition  of  the  College  has  grown  from  the  history  and  value 
system  of  its  sponsoring  group,  the  Sisters  of  Mercy.  At  the  core  of 
the  institution  is  the  ideal  which  inspired  Catherine  McAuley's 
founding  of  the  Institute  of  Mercy,  that  is,  compassionate  service 
through  the  ministries  of  teaching  and  healing.  Committed  to  the 
promotion  of  these  ideals,  the  Sisters  of  Mercy  seek  to  share  that 
commitment  with  lay  colleagues  and  with  students.  It  is  that  same 
commitment  which  gives  direction  and  purpose  to  the  academic 
curriculum,  and  to  cocurricular  and  extracurricular  activity, 

College  Misericordia  supports  the  belief  that  all  professional  and 
pre-professional  education  emanates  from  and  is  influenced  by  a 
liberal  arts  tradition.  Such  a  position  is  based  upon  several  beliefs: 
that  liberation  from  ignorance  and  prejudice  is  fundamental  to 
personal  and  professional  development;  that  a  common  knowledge 
base  fosters  human  understanding;  that  the  formation  of  critical, 
creative  and  aesthetic  qualities  is  important  to  human  growth;  and 
that  a  broadbased  education  is  vital  to  the  development  of  skills 
which  allow  for  a  flexible  approach  to  living. 


Accreditations 


College  Misericordia  was  chartered  by  the  State  of  Pennsylvania  on 
January  31,  1927,  and  is  empowered  to  grant  the  following  degrees: 

Master  of  Science  in  Nursing 

Master  of  Science  in  Human  Services  Administration 

Bachelor  of  Arts 

Bachelor  of  Music 

Bachelor  of  Science 

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Nursing 

Bachelor  of  Social  Work 

Associate  in  Applied  Sciences 

College  Misericordia  is  officially  recognized  by  the  following 
accrediting  agencies: 

Council  on  Social  Work  Education 

Department  of  Education,  Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania 

The  Regents  of  the  University  of  the  State  of  New  York 

Commission  on  Higher  Education  of  the  Middle  States 
Association  of  Colleges  and  Schools 

National  Association  of  Schools  of  Music 

National  League  for  Nursing 

State  Board  of  Nurse  Examiners 

National  Association  of  Music  Therapy 

Various  other  state  education  departments  also  recognize  College 
Misericordia's  academic  programs. 


The  Curricula 

Academic  Divisions 


College  Misericordia's  academic  programs  are  administered  by  nine  distinct  divisions.  The  programs  offered  by  each 
division  are  listed  below: 


Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 

Medical  Technology  (Major) 
Occupational  Therapy  (Major) 
Radiologic  Technology  (Major) 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences 
and  Social  Work 

Child  Welfare  Services  (Certification) 

Gerontology  (Certification  and  Minor) 

M.S. /Human  Services  Administration 

Psychology  (Minor) 

Social  Work  (Major) 

Sociology  (Elective  area  of  study) 

Division  of  Business  Administration 

Accounting  (Specialization  and  Minor) 
Business  Administration  (Major) 
Computer  Science  (Specialization) 
Management  (Specialization  and  Minor) 
Marketing  (Specialization) 
Merchandising  (Specialization) 

Division  of  Education 

Early  Childhood  Education  (Certification) 
Elementary  Education  (Major) 
School  Nurse  (Certification) 
Special  Education  (Major) 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 

Applied  Music  (Major) 
Art  (Elective  area  of  study) 
Music  Education  (Major) 
Music  Therapy  (Major) 


Division  of  Humanities 

English  (Major  and  Minor) 
History  (Major  and  Minor) 
Legal  Assistant  (Minor) 
Political  Science  (Minor) 
Pre-Law  (Specialization) 
Russian  Area  Studies  (Minor) 
Writing  (Minor) 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences 
and  Mathematics 

Biology  (Major  and  Minor) 
Chemistry  (Minor) 
Computer  Science  (Major  and  Minor) 
Geography  (Elective  area  of  study) 
Information  Systems  (Major) 
Mathematics  (Major  and  Minor) 
Physics  (Elective  area  of  study) 
Pre-Dentistry  (Specialization) 
Pre-Medicine  (Specialization) 
Pre-Optometry  (Specialization) 
Pre-Veterinary  Medicine  (Specialization) 

Division  of  Nursing 

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Nursing 
Master  of  Science  in  Nursing 

Division  of  Religious  Studies 
and  Philosophy 

Philosophy  (Minor) 
Religious  Studies  (Minor) 


The  General  Studies  and  Liberal  Studies  degree  programs  are  administered  interdivisionally. 


Information  on  the  graduate  programs  in  Nursing  and  Human  Services  Administration  appears  in  separate 
publications. 


The  Curricula 

Academic  Program  Definitions 


Majors 


Specializations 


Certifications 


Minors 


Elective  Areas 
of  Study 


All  College  Misericordia  students  are  required  to  fulfill  a  51-credit 
liberal  arts  core  curriculum  in  addition  to  the  requirements  of  their 
chosen  major.  The  core  courses  provide  both  a  sound  educational 
foundation  and  a  perspective  from  which  to  choose  a  major  field  or 
specialized  area  of  study. 

College  Misericordia's  academic  programs  fall  into  five 
inter-related  groups:  majors,  specializations,  certifications,  minors 
and  elective  areas  of  study.  These  program  areas  are  defined  below: 

Areas  of  study  in  a  formal  discipline  for  which  a  degree  is  awarded, 
for  example,  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  in  History,  a  Bachelor  of 
Social  Work  degree  in  Social  Work,  or  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree 
in  Mathematics. 

Focused  programs  of  extended  study  closely  associated  with  a 
specific  degree  program.  Specializations  are  generally  available 
only  to  students  who  have  been  accepted  to  the  major  for  that 
specific  degree.  Examples  are  B. A. /History  (Pre-Law)  or 
B.S. /Biology  (Pre-Medicine). 

Prescribed  programs  of  study  designed  to  meet  requirements  of 
official  agencies  which  recognize  the  certification  as  a  valid 
credential.  One  example  is  the  Early  Childhood  Education 
certification  recognized  by  the  Pennsylvania  Department  of 
Education. 

Focused  programs  of  study  which  involve  specific  clusters  of 
courses  around  a  general  area  of  study.  Minors  are  not  associated 
with  particular  degree  programs  and  are  therefore  open  to  all 
students.  Examples  are  writing,  legal  assistant,  philosophy  and 
religious  studies. 

Clusters  of  courses  which  are  not  as  a  group  directly  associated 
with  a  specific  degree  program.  These  elective  courses  are  intended 
to  augment  the  liberal  arts  background  of  any  interested  student. 
Examples  are  philosophy,  art,  sociology  and  geography. 

In  the  academic  program  listings  which  follow,  majors, 
specializations  and  certifications  are  combined  into  one  section  and 
are  listed  alphabetically  by  program  name.  They  have  been 
grouped  together  by  virtue  of  their  one  common  feature— majors, 
specializations  and  certifications  are  associated  with  specific  degree 
programs  and  therefore  require  defined  course  sequences. 

Minors,  which  are  open  to  all  students,  may  be  taken  in  association 
with  any  degree  program.  Minors  involve  15  to  21  credits  in 
specific  areas.  The  minors  offered  by  the  College  and  their  course 
requirements  are  grouped  together  under  the  heading  Minor 
Programs. 

Elective  areas  of  study  are  briefly  described  in  the  section  headed 
Elective  Areas  of  Study. 

Specific  information  regarding  every  course  offered  by  the  College 
may  be  found  in  the  Course  Descriptions  section  of  this  catalog. 


The  Curricula 

Core  Curriculum  Requirements 


All  students,  regardless  of  major,  are  required  to  complete  a  minimum  of  fifty-one  (51)  credit  hours  of  core 
courses.  These  courses  must  be  taken  in  accordance  with  the  distribution  of  credit  hours  by  area  of  study 
described  below,  and  must  be  selected  from  the  list  of  core  course  titles  listed  on  the  following  page,  or  from 
the  list  of  approved  substitutes  noted  below. 

Some  courses  must  be  taken  in  sequence,  and  both  semesters  of  courses  which  are  offered  over  two  semesters 
must  be  completed. 


AREA  OF  STUDY 

CREDITS 

AREA  OF  STUDY 

CREDITS 

Anthropology 

3 

Music 

3 

Art 

3 

Philosophy 

6 

English  Composition 

3 

Political  Science 

3 

English  Literature 

6 

Psychology 

3 

History 

6 

Religious  Studies 

6 

Mathematics 

3 

Science 

6 

APPROVED  EXCEPTIONS:  Students  enrolled  in  selected  major  programs  of  study  and  other  qualified 
students*  may  substitute  a  prescribed,  more  advanced  course  in  a  given  area  to  fulfill  the  core  requirement. 

Students  in  the  following  major  programs  may  consider  the  following  courses  as  proper  substitutes  for  the 
normal  course  requirements  in  the  areas  listed: 


APPROVED  SUBSTITUTE  COURSE(S)  FULFILLS 

Biology  101-102  (8  credits)  Science  Core 

Physics  221-222  (8  credits)  Science  Core 

Chemistry  104-203  (6  credits)  Science  Core 

Physics  221-222  (8  credits)  Science  Core 

Math  113  or  (4  credits)  Math  Core 

Math  151  (4  credits)  Math  Core 

Music  205  (3  credits)  Music  Core 


IF  STUDENT'S  MAJOR  IS: 

Biology;  Medical  Technology 

Computer  Science 

Nursing 

Mathematics 

Math;  Medical  Technology 

Math;  Medical  Technology 

Music 


'Students  in  other  major  programs  who  demonstrate  competence  in  any  of  the  areas  listed  above  may,  with  the  approval  of  the 
Chairman  of  the  Division  and  the  Academic  Dean,  exercise  these  same  options. 


The  Curricula 

Core  Curriculum  Requirements 


CORE  AREAS 

Anthropology 

Art 

REQUIRED 

CREDITS 

3 

3 

3 

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English  Composition 

English  Literature 

6 

History 

Mathematics 

Music 

Philosophy 


Political  Science 

Psychology 
Religious  Studies 


Science 


COURSE  NUMBER  COURSE  TITLE 

SOC 110  Anthropology 

ART  161  Art  Appreciation 

ENG  103  Composition 


Select 
One 

Select 
One 


ENG  221-222 
ENG  247-248 
ENG  266-267 

I  HIS  101-102 
HIS  201-202 

MTH  100 

MUS  230 


PHL101 

Select /PHL225 
^lect  <  PHL  257 

°ne    )  PHL  260 

(  PHL  290 


Select 
Two 


Select 
One 


POL  100 


PSY  123 

RLS 100 
RLS  101 
RLS  102 
RLS 103 
RLS 104 

|  BIO  103-104 
CHM  103-104 
PHY  107-108 


Major  British  Writers 
American  Literature 
Western  World  Literature 

History  of  Western  Civilization 
History  of  United  States 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

Music  Appreciation 

Contemporary  Self-images 

Ethics 

Philosophy  of  Religion 

Practical  Logic 

Philosophy  of  Person 


American 
ment 


National     Govern- 


Introduction  to  Psychology 

Biblical  Studies 
Catholic  Teachings 
Church  History 
Moral  Theology 
World  Religions 

General  Biology 
General  Chemistry 
Intro.  Physics 


CREDITS 

3 

3 

3 

6 
6 
6 

6 
6 

3 

3 

3 
3 
3 
3 
3 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Accounting 

Specialization 

Division  of  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S. /Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Donald  Skiff 

Students  who  major  in  business  admin- 
istration may  choose  to  focus  on  a  spe- 
cific area  of  the  business  environment. 
Accounting  is  one  of  the  business  spe- 
cializations offered  to  meet  individual 
student  needs  and  interests. 

The  accounting  specialization  prepares 
students  for  professional  careers  in  ac- 
counting or  for  further  study  at  the 
graduate  level  in  business  or  public  ad- 
ministration. Opportunities  for  intern- 
ships are  available  in  C.P.  A.  firms,  busi- 
nesses, and  in  auditing  departments  of 
banking  institutions. 

All  courses  taken  in  preparation  for  a 
degree  in  business  administration  re- 
quire grades  of  "C"  or  better.  A  student 
may  repeat  a  course  once;  if  a  grade  of 
"C"  or  better  is  not  achieved,  the  stu- 
dent will  be  dismissed  from  the  business 
administration  program. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BUS  115 

Economics  I 

3 

BUS  116 

Economics  II 

3 

BUS  120 

Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  121 

Accounting  11 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

MTH100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 

BUS  453 

ST  Career  Choice 

J. 
16 

15 

SOPHOMORE 

BUS  220 

Intermediate  Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  210 

Comparative  Economics 

3 

BUS  380 

Fundamentals  of 

BUS  221 

Intermediate  Accounting  II 

3 

Management 

3 

MTH116 

Basic  Statistics  II 

3 

MTH115 

Basic  Statistics  I 

3 

ENG  318 

Language  Studies 

3 

PHL101 

Contemporary  Self-Images 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

PST  224 

Organizational  and 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

J 
18 

Industrial  Psychology 

J 
18 

JUNIOR 

BUS  323 

Cost  Accounting 

3 

BUS  324 

Advanced  Accounting 

3 

BUS  371 

Business  Finance 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

15 

SENIOR 

BUS  410 

Legal  Environment 

BUS  422 

Federal  Tax  Accounting 

3 

of  Business 

3 

BUS  491 

Seminar  in 

BUS  424 

Fund  Accounting 

3 

Business  Policies 

3 

HIS  305 

Recent  American 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

Domestic  History 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

Free  Elect ivr 

J 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

15 

10 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Applied  Music 

Major 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 
Degree:  B. A. /Applied  Music 
Program  Director:  Richard  Dower 

The  music  program  at  College  Miseri- 
cordia  fosters  excellence  in  perform- 
ance, develops  strong  competencies  in 
music,  and  is  part  of  a  broad-based 
foundation  in  the  liberal  arts.  Each  stu- 
dent is  provided  the  opportunity  to  de- 
velop his  or  her  musical  potential. 

In  addition  to  meeting  the  College's  gen- 
eral admission  requirements,  applied 
music  majors  must  successfully  audi- 
tion in  the  major  performance  area  in 
order  to  be  accepted  to  the  program.  A 
theory  test  is  given  at  the  time  of  the  au- 
dition. A  senior  recital  is  required  for  all 
music  majors. 

The  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  in  Applied 
Music  provides  a  wide  range  of  experi- 
ence in  the  musical  and  performing  arts, 
acquired  through  course  work  in  per- 
formance, theory,  history,  dance,  coun- 
terpoint and  composition.  Courses  in 
foreign  language  and  culture  are  re- 
quired. 

All  music  students  participate  in  Col- 
lege Chorus  for  eight  semesters.  Other 
ensemble  activity  depends  upon  the  stu- 
dent's area  of  interest. 

Violin  students  should  note  that  private 
lessons  replace  MUS  106. 


MUS  010- 
020 
MUS  107 
MUS 
MUS  601 
ENG  103 
HIS 
RLS 


MUS  050- 
060 
MUS  205 
MUS 
MUS  601 

ENG 


MUS  315 
MUS 
MUS  601 
PSY  123 

SCI 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


Music  Theory 

Dance 

Applied  Music 
College  Chorus 
Composition 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


FRESHMAN 

MUS  030- 
040 
MUS  108 
MUS 
MUS  601 
PHL  101 
HIS 


Music  Theory 


1 
2 

.5 

3 

3 

3 

16.5 


Dance  1 

Applied  Music  2 

College  Chorus  .5 

Contemporary  Self-Images  3 
Core  Elective  3 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives  3 

16.5 


SOPHOMORE 


Music  Theory 

Survey  of  Music  History 
Applied  Music 
College  Chorus 
Foreign  Language 
Core  Elective 


Form  and  Analysis 
Applied  Music 
College  Chorus 
Introduction  to 
Psychology 
Core  Elective 
Free  Elective 


4 

3 
2 

.5 
3 
3 
15.5 


MUS  070- 


Music  Theory 


080 

MUS  206    Survey  of  Music  History 
MUS  Applied  Music 

MUS  601    College  Chorus 

Foreign  Language 
ENG  Core  Elective 


3 
2 

.5 
3 
3 
15.5 


JUNIOR 


3  MUS  317  20th  Century  Trends  3 

2  MUS  Applied  Music  2 
.5  MUS  601  College  Chorus  .5 

MUS  342  Instrumental  Counterpoint  2 

3  SCI  Core  Elective  3 
3  SOC110  Anthropology  3 
3  Free  Elective  3 


14.5 

16. 

SENIOR 

MUS  410 

Composition 

2 

MUS  412 

Orchestration 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

3 

16.5 


16.5 


11 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Biology 
Major 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Degree:  B.S.   Biology 

Program  Director:  Carl  Konecke 

With  the  proper  selection  of  elective 
courses,  a  biology  major  is  prepared  for 
post-graduate  studies  in  medicine,  vet- 
erinary medicine,  dentistry,  podiatry, 
optometry,  or  for  graduate  study  in  var- 
ious disciplines  within  biology  and  re- 
lated fields. 

Preparation  for  post-graduate  employ- 
ment in  biological  or  biochemical  re- 
search is  also  available  through  the  ap- 
propriate selection  of  course  offerings. 

Biology  majors  are  assigned  an  advisor 
who  helps  plan  a  program  of  courses 
consistent  with  the  student's  back- 
ground and  career  objectives.  Majors  in 
biology  must  maintain  at  least  a  "B"  av- 
erage to  be  recommended  to  graduate 
or  professional  school. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BIO  101 

Botany  and  Introductory 

BIO  102 

Zoology 

4 

Biological  Principles 

4 

MTH  152  Calculus  II 

4 

MTH  151 

Calculus  I 

4 

CHM  134 

Chemical  Principles  II 

4 

CHM  133  Chemical  Principles  I 

4 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to 

ENG  103 

Composition 

_3 
15 

Computing 

J 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

BIO  251 

Comparative  Anatomy  and 

BIO  243 

Microbiology 

4 

Histotechnique  I 

4 

CHM  244 

Organic  Chemistry  II 

4 

BIO  241 

Genetics 

4 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3 

CHM  243 

Organic  Chemistry  I 

4 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to 

MTH  115 

Basic  Statistics 

3 

Psychology 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

18 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 
17 

JUNIOR 

BIO  322 

Compar.  Embry.  of 

BIO  346 

General  Physiology 

4 

Vertebrates 

3 

CHM 

Elective 

3 

CHM  353 

Biochemistry 

3 

PHY  222 

General  Physics  11 

4 

PHY  221 

General  Physics  I 

4 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 
16 

17 

SENIOR 

BIO  490 

Coordinating  Seminar 

1 

BIO 

Elective 

3 

BIO  425 

Ecology 

4 

BIO  480 

Biological  Research 

1 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

BIO  360 

Immunology 

1 

Free  Elective 

J 
17 

Free  Elective 

_3 
14 

12 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Business  Administration 

Major 

Division  of  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S. /Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Donald  Skiff 

To  succeed  in  a  professional  business  atmo- 
sphere, individuals  must  have  a  well- 
rounded  background  in  all  aspects  of  busi- 
ness. College  Misericordia's  business 
administration  program  provides  the  proper 
balance  of  both  theory  and  practice.  The 
program  prepares  students  for  entry  level 
positions  in  business,  industry  or  the  non- 
profit sector.  Some  business  administration 
majors  continue  their  studies  at  the  graduate 
level. 

Many  business  administration  majors 
choose  to  specialize  in  a  particular  business- 
related  field.  To  meet  these  individual  needs, 
the  Division  of  Business  Administration  of- 
fers specializations  in  accounting,  computer 
science,  management,  marketing  and  mer- 
chandising. More  detailed  descriptions  of 
these  programs  may  be  found  elsewhere  in 
this  catalog. 

Students  who  do  not  want  to  specialize  in 
any  area  but  prefer  the  more  traditional  ap- 
proach to  business  education  receive  a 
broad  background  in  all  areas  of  the  busi- 
ness environment.  Some  students  choose 
this  broad  approach  in  recognition  of  the 
fact  that  some  employers  prefer  to  provide 
employees  with  training  specific  to  the  com- 
pany, building  upon  the  student's  broad- 
based  business  education. 

Business  administration  majors  must  fulfill 
the  core  curriculum  requirements  of  the  Col- 
lege, and  the  specific  requirements  of  the 
major.  Nine  credit  hours  are  to  be  completed 
in  free  electives.  These  electives  may  be 
courses  from  any  academic  area,  or  may 
take  the  form  of  independent  study  or  work 
experience. 

Business  administration  majors  are  expected 
to  achieve  grades  of  "C"  or  better  in  required 
major  courses.  A  student  may  repeat  a 
course  once.  If  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better  is  not 
achieved,  the  student  will  be  dismissed  from 
the  business  administration  program. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


BUS  115     Economics  I 

BUS  120     Accounting  I 

ENG  103    Composition 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives 

HIS  Core  Elective 

BUS  453     ST  Career  Choice 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 

J. 

16 


BUS  116 
BUS  121 
BUS  170 
CPS  120 
HIS 


Economics  II 
Accounting  II 
Marketing  I 

Introduction  to  Computing 
Core  Elective 


SOPHOMORE 


BUS  280     Fundamentals  of 

Management 
BUS  323     Cost  Accounting 
MTH  115  Basic  Statistics  I 
PHL  101     Contemporary  Self-images 
PSY  123     Introduction  to 

Psychology 
ENG  Core  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 

3 
18 


3 
3 
3 

3 

J 
15 


BUS  210     Comparative  Economics  3 

BUS  270     Marketing  II  3 

MTH  116  Basic  Statistics  II  3 

ENG  318    Language  Studies  3 

ENG  Core  Elective  3 

PSY  224     Organizational  and  Industrial 
Psychology  _3 

18 


BUS  371     Business  Finance 


JUNIOR 

3     BUS  240     Money  and  Banking 


BUS  382 

Personnel  and  Industrial 

- 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

Relations 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

Free  Elective 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

15 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

18 

SENIOR 

BUS  110     Business  Communications       3     BUS  460     Quantitative  Tools  for 


BUS  410 

Legal  Environment  of 

Managers 

3 

Business 

3 

BUS  491 

Seminar  in  Business 

HIS  305 

Recent  American  Domestic 

Policies 

3 

History 

3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

13 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Child  Welfare  Services 

Certification 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 
Degree:  May  be  taken  in  support  of  several  degrees 
Program  Director:  James  Calderone 

The  child  welfare  services  certificate 
program  is  most  directly  associated 
with  a  major  in  one  of  the  helping  pro- 
fessions. Child  welfare  specialists  han- 
dle the  problems  of  abused,  neglected 
and  abandoned  children  or  those  whose 
behavior  has  brought  them  to  the  atten- 
tion of  the  courts.  This  type  of  work  is 
demanding  and  requires  highly  trained 
and  dedicated  professionals  for  whom 
children  and  their  families  are  of  para- 
mount importance. 

A  certificate  in  child  welfare  services  in- 
volves a  total  of  15  credits.  Three  of 
these  credits  are  earned  through  the  suc- 
cessful completion  of  a  clinic,  field  prac- 
ticum  or  other  appropriate  placement  in 
a  child  serving  setting  related  to  the  stu- 
dent's major  field  of  study. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

PSY  275    Child  and  Adolescent  Psy<  hology  3 

CWS363  Child  Welfare  Services  3 

Two  additional  courses  sele<  ted  from:  6 

CWS392  Child  Abuse  and  Negle<  t  (3) 

CWS393  Child  Welfare  Law  (3) 

CWS395  Foster,  Residential  and 

Adoptive  Care  (3) 

Approved  Field  Practicum  _3 

15 


14 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Computer  Science 

Major 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
Degree:  B.S. /Computer  Science 
Program  Director:  Joseph  Tomasovic 


College  Misericordia  offers  students 
several  different  computer  science  pro- 
grams in  response  to  a  variety  of  inter- 
ests and  career  goals.  The  computer  sci- 
ence curricula  meet  the  recommenda- 
tions of  the  Association  of  Computing 
Machinery  and  uphold  the  College's 
long  history  of  providing  career- 
oriented  educations  within  a  strong  lib- 
eral arts  program. 


The  computer  science  major  leads  to  a 
Bachelor  of  Science  in  Computer  Sci- 
ence. The  program  prepares  students  to 
pursue  careers  in  scientific  or  industrial 
programming  and  systems  analysis,  or 
to  continue  their  educations  at  the  grad- 
uate level. 

College  Misericordia's  computer  facili- 
ties were  designed  to  achieve  one  pri- 
mary goal:  to  serve  the  academic  needs 
of  Misericordia  students.  The  principal 
academic  computer  at  the  College  is  a 
Digital  Equipment  Corporation  VAX 
11/730  with  a  VMS  operating  system. 
The  computer  is  one  of  the  latest  in  the 
DEC  line;  it  is  a  32-bit  word,  virtual 
memory,  super-minicomputer.  The 
College's  computer  facilities  also  in- 
clude labs  stocked  with  IBM  Personal 
Computers,  a  TRS  80  Model  II  personal 
computer  and  Apple  II  computers.  The 
academic  computer  facilities  are  inde- 
pendent of  the  College's  Management 
Information  System. 

Computer  science  majors  must  meet  the 
core  curriculum  requirements  set  by  the 
College,  as  well  as  the  requirements  spe- 
cific to  the  major.  Students  must  com- 
plete a  senior  independent  project  in 
consultation  with  their  advisors. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


CPS 120     Introduction  to  Computing     3     CPS 121     Programming 


'MTH  151  Calculus  I 

ENG  103  Composition 

POL  100  American  National  Govt. 

HIS  Core  Elective 


4     MTH152  Calculus  II 


3 
3 

16 


MUS  230    Music  Appreciation 
SOC110    Anthropology 
HIS  Core  Elective 


SOPHOMORE 


CPS  231     File  Processing 

MTH225  Calculus  III 

PHY  221    General  Physics  I 

PSY  123     Introduction  to  Psychology 

ENG  Core  Elective 


CPS  232     Data  Structures  & 

Algorithms 
MTH  244  Sets  and  Logic 
PHY  222    General  Physics  II 
ART  161    Art  Appreciation 
ENG  Core  Elective 


JUNIOR 


CPS  221     Computer  Systems 
CPS  331     Programming  Languages 
MTH  241  Linear  Algebra 
PHL  101     Contemporary  Self-images 
RLS  Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


3 

CPS  222 

3 

CPS  412 

3 

MTH  215 

3 

PHL 

3 

RLS 

3 

Computer  Organization 
Computers  and  Society 
Math.  Statistics 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


CPS  321     Operating  Systems 
CPS  432     Software  Design 
Free  Electives 


3 
4 
3 
3 

16 


3 
3 
4 
3 
J 
17 


3 
3 
3 
3 
_3 
15 


SENIOR 

3     CPS  421  Numerical  Analysis                  3 

3     CPS  432  Data  Base  Management            3 

_9  Free  Electives                          _9 

15  15 


"Some  students  may  be  required  to  begin  the  Mathematics  sequence  with  MTH 
108:  Precalculus. 

Some  upper-level  courses  will  be  offered  in  alternate  years. 


15 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Computer  Science 

Specialization 

Division  of  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S.  /Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Donald  Skiff 

Computer  Science  is  one  of  five  areas  of 
specialization  in  which  business  admin- 
istration majors  may  choose  to  concen- 
trate. The  computer  science  specializa- 
tion provides  students  with  the  com- 
puter skills  necessary  to  be  competitive 
in  today's  job  market. 

Employment  opportunities  for  business 
majors  who  specialize  in  computer  sci- 
ence include  computer  systems  opera- 
tions, systems  analysis  and  information 
systems  management. 

All  courses  taken  in  preparation  for  a 
degree  in  business  administration  re- 
quire grades  of  "C"  or  better.  Courses 
may  be  repeated  once;  if  a  grade  of  "C" 
or  better  is  not  achieved,  dismissal  from 
the  business  program  will  result. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BUS  115 

Economics  I 

3 

BUS  116 

Economics  II 

3 

BUS  120 

Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  121 

Accounting  II 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

MTH100 

Mathematical  Perspectives      3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

BUS  453 

ST  Career  Choice 

J. 

16 

IS 

SOPHOMORE 

BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of 

BUS  210 

Comparative  Economics 

3 

Management 

3 

MTH116 

Basic  Statistics  11 

3 

CPS121 

Programming 

3 

ENG  318 

Language  Studies 

3 

MTH115 

Basic  Statistics  I 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images      3 

PSY  224 

Organizational  and 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

Industrial  Psychology 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychol 

ogy     3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

BUS  371  Business  Finance 

CPS  231  File  Processing 

ENG  112  Speech  Communication 

SCI  Core  Elective 

MUS  230  Music  Appreciation 

PHL  Core  Elective 


18 


JUNIOR 
3     POL  100    American  National  Govt. 
3     CPS  232     Data  Structures 


3 
3 
3 
_3 
18 


RLS 
SCI 


Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 
Free  Elective 


18 


3 
3 

3 
J 

15 


SENIOR 


BUS  410     Legal  Environment  of 

Business 
CPS  431     Software  Design 
HIS  305      Recent  American  Domestic 

History 
ART  161    Art  Appreciation 

Free  Elective 


3 
3 

3 
3 

J 
IS 


BUS  430     Information  Systems  in 

Management 
CPS  432     Data  Base  Management 
BUS  491     Seminar  in  Business 

Policies 
SOC110    Anthropology 

Free  Elective 


3 
3 

3 
3 

J 
15 


16 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Early  Childhood  Education 

Certification 

Division  of  Education 

Degree:  B.S. /Elementary  Education 

Program  Director:  John  Mullany 

College  Misericordia's  early  childhood/ 
elementary  education  program  enables 
its  graduates  to  teach  in  nursery 
schools,  pre-schools,  and  in  grades  kin- 
dergarten through  sixth.  Graduates 
earn  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in  Ele- 
mentary Education  and  two  Pennsyl- 
vania teaching  certificates:  one  in  ele- 
mentary education  and  one  in  early 
childhood  education. 

College  Misericordia's  program  offers 
courses  in  general  education,  pre- 
teaching  areas,  professional  studies, 
and  provides  the  theory  and  practice 
needed  to  be  an  effective  teacher  of 
young  children. 


EDU  242 
ENG  103 
PSY  123 
ENG  112 
PHL101 
PHE 


EDU  342 
BIO  103 
HIS  103 
SOC  110 
CPS  120 
F&N  205 


EDU  368 
EDU  350 
EDU  362 

MUS  367 
ENG  247 
PHY  131 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


Educational  Foundations 
Composition 

Introduction  to  Psychology 
Speech  Communication 
Contemporary  Self-images 
Physical  Education  Elective 


PSY  275 
SED  231 
MTH  100 
POL  100 
GEO  201 
PHE 


SOPHOMORE 

Educational  Psychology  3  EDU  366 

General  Biology  I  3  BIO  104 

U.S.  History  I  3  HIS  104 

Anthropology  3  GEO  202 

Introduction  to  Computing     3  MUS  230 

Nutrition  in  Early  Childhood  3  RLS 
Field  Experience                       _0 
18 

JUNIOR 

Teaching  of  Reading  3"  EDU  371 

Teaching/Learning  Strat.  I       3     EDU  351 
Curriculum  in  Early  EDU  363 

Childhood  3 

Music  in  Elementary  Schools  3     ART  365 
American  Literature  I  3     ENG  248 

Physical  Science  3     ART  161 

Field  Experience  _0 

18 


Child  &  Adolescent  Psych.  3 

Exceptional  Children  3 

Mathematical  Perspectives  3 

American  National  Govt.  3 

Earth  Science  3 

Physical  Education  Elective  1 

Field  Experience  _0 
16 


Curriculum  in  Math.  3 

General  Biology  II  3 

U.S.  History  II  3 

Cultural  Geography  3 

Music  Appreciation  3 

Core  Elective  3 

Field  Experience  _0 
18 


Diagnostic  Reading  3 

Teaching/Learning  Strat.  II  3 
Methods  and  Materials  in 

Early  Childhood  3 

Art  Methods  3 

American  Literature  II  3 

Art  Appreciation  3 

Field  Experience  _0 
18 


SENIOR 


EDU  369 
EDU  205 

PHL 
RLS 
PHE  301 


Children's  Literature  3 

Correction  of  Communication 


Disorders 

Core  Elective 

Core  Elective 

Physical  Education  for 

Children 

Senior  Seminar 

Field  Experience 


3 
3 
3 

3 

0 

_0 

15 


EDU  495 
EDU  495 
EDU  365 


Student  Teaching 
Seminar 

Parenting  in  Early 
Childhood 


9 
0 

J 
12 


17 


The  Curricula 


Elementary  Education 

Major 

Division  of  Education 

Degree:  B.S.   Elementary  Education 

Program  Director:  John  Mullany 

College  Misericordia's  major  program 
in  elementary  education  is  respected 
throughout  Northeastern  Pennsyl- 
vania. The  College  has  graduated 
teachers  since  its  founding  in  1924,  and 
since  that  time  the  elementary  educa- 
tion program  has  been  continuously  re- 
fined to  keep  pace  with  modern  teach- 
ing methods  and  theory.  The  elemen- 
tary education  program  is  fully  ap- 
proved by  the  Pennsylvania  Depart- 
ment of  Education  and  leads  to  a  valid 
teaching  certificate  honored  in  Pennsyl- 
vania and  most  other  states. 

All  students  who  wish  to  pursue  careers 
in  teaching  must  follow  the  core  curric- 
ulum prescribed  by  College  Misericor- 
dia.  No  later  than  the  first  semester  of 
the  sophomore  year,  students  must  ap- 
ply to  the  elementary  education  pro- 
gram and  be  formally  interviewed  by 
the  program  director. 

To  remain  in  the  program  and  be  recom- 
mended for  student  teaching,  students 
must  maintain  a  GPA  of  2.2  or  better 
overall,  and  a  2.5  or  better  in  major 
courses,  in  addition  to  successfully 
completing  one  or  more  field  experi- 
ences. 

The  field  experiences  required  by  the 
program  begin  during  the  freshman 
year,  and  involve  observation  or  practi- 
cum  assignments  in  community 
schools.  Field  experiences  are  arranged 
by  the  director  of  student  teaching. 

Students  who  successfully  complete  the 
elementary  education  program  are  eli- 
gible for  recommendation  by  the  Col- 
lege to  the  Pennsylvania  Department  of 
Education  for  teacher  certification.  The 
certificates,  entitled  "Pennsylvania  In- 
structional I,"  allow  graduates  to  teach 
legally  in  the  public  schools  of  Pennsyl- 
vania and  most  other  states. 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

EDU  242 

Educational  Foundations 

3 

PSY  275 

Child  &  Adolescent  Psych. 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

SED  231 

Exceptional  Children 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

MTH  100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3 

GEO  201 

Earth  Science 

3 

PHE 

Physical  Education  Elective 

J. 

PHE 

Physical  Education  Elective 

1 

16 

Field  Experience 

_0 
16 

SOPHOMORE 

EDU  342 

Educational  Psychology 

3 

EDU  366 

Curriculum  in  Math. 

3 

BIO  103 

General  Biology  I 

3 

BIO  104 

General  Biology  II 

3 

HIS  103 

U.S.  History  I 

3 

HIS  104 

U.S.  History  II 

3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

GEO  202 

Cultural  Geography 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

Specialization  Elective 

3 

Field  Experience 

_0 
18 

Field  Experience 

_0 
18 

JUNIOR 

EDU  368 

Teaching  of  Reading 

3 

EDU  371 

Diagnostic  Reading 

3 

EDU  350 

Teaching  Learning  St  rat    I 

3 

EDU  351 

Teaching  Learning  Strat.  II 

3 

MUS  367 

Music  in  Elementary  School 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

ENG  247 

American  Literature  I 

3 

ENG  248 

American  Literature  II 

3 

PHY  131 

Physical  Science 

3 

ART  365 

Art  Methods 

3 

Specialization  Elective 

3 

Specialization  Elective 

3 

Field  Experience 

_0 
18 

Field  Experience 

_0 
18 

SENIOR 

EDU  369 

Children's  Literature 

3 

EDU  495 

Student  Teaching 

0 

EDU  205 

Correction  of  Communication 

EDU  405 

Seminar 

0 

Disorders 

3 

Specialization  Elective 

J 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

12 

RLS 

Core  Elective 
Specialization  Elective 
Senior  Seminar 
Field  Experience 

3 

3 

0 

_0 

15 

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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


English 

Major 

Division  of  Humanities 

Degree:  B. A. /English 

Program  Director:  Sister  Ruth  Kelly 

The  major  in  English  assists  students  in 
acquiring  a  comprehensive  knowledge 
of  the  English  language  and  the  litera- 
ture produced  in  that  language  from  the 
Anglo-Saxon  times  to  the  present. 

The  English  curriculum  emphasizes  stu- 
dent progress  from  practice  in  writing 
to  mastery  of  the  technique  of  rhetoric. 
The  program's  goal  is  two-fold:  the  ar- 
ticulation of  ideas,  based  on  trained 
critical  judgment  and  expressed  in  clear 
prose;  and  the  understanding  of  literary 
forms,  centered  particularly  in  the  liter- 
ature of  Great  Britain  and  America. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


ENG  103    Composition 

ENG  221    Major  British  Writers 

PSY  123     Introduction  to  Psychology 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives 

HIS  Core  Elective 

PHE  Elective 


3     ENG  105    Research  Paper 


ENG  222  Major  British  Writers 

ENG  112  Speech  Communication 

PHL  101  Contemporary  Self-images 

HIS  Core  Elective 

PHE  Elective 


SOPHOMORE 

ENG  266    Western  World  Literature         3     ENG  267    Western  World  Literature 


ENG  203    Advanced  Expository 

Writing 
SOC110    Anthropology 
SCI  Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


ART  161    Art  Appreciation 
3     POL  100    American  National  Govt. 


3     SCI 

3 
J 
15 


Core  Elective 
Free  Elective 
Free  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 

18 


3 

3 

_3 

18 


ENG  247    American  Literature 
ENG  350    Chaucer  OR  Shakespeare 
RLS  Core  Elective 

PHL  260    Practical  Logic 
Free  Elective 


JUNIOR 

3  ENG  248  American  Literature 

3  PSY  Elective 

3  PHL  Core  Elective 

3  MUS  230  Music  Appreciation 

_3  Free  Elective 

15  ENG  318  Language  Studies 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 

18 


SENIOR 


ENG  352    19th  Century  Literature 
RLS  Core  Elective 

HIS  Advanced  Elective 

Free  Elective 

Free  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
15 


ENG  353 
ENG  415 
HIS 


20th  Century  Literature 
Selected  Studies 
Advanced  Elective 
Free  Elective 
Free  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 
_3 
15 


1Q 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


General  Studies 

Major 

Degree:  B.S.  or  B.A.   General  Studies 

Program  Director:  Sr.  Joanne  Cepelak 


The  general  studies  program  at  College  Misericordia  was  created  to 
provide  the  opportunity  tor  students  who  have  previous  college  credits 
in  career  oriented  programs  to  earn  a  Bachelor's  Degree  through 
additional  study  at  College  Misericordia. 

Professional  course  credits  completed  in  prior  study  can  be  combined 
with  additional  liberal  arts  credits  and  will  qualify  the  candidate  for  the 
Bachelor's  Degree.  The  degree  obtained  may  be  a  Bachelor  of  Science  or 
a  Bachelor  of  Arts,  each  with  a  major  in  general  studies,  depending  on 
the  courses  completed  at  College  Misericordia.  Usually,  the  degree  credits 
can  be  earned  in  two  years  of  study  at  Misericordia.  The  degree  may  be 
earned  by  attending  day  and  evening  classes  through  the  McAuley 
Weekend  College  for  adults. 

Individual  programs  of  study  are  designed  by  the  student  with  the 
assistance  of  an  advisement  committee  consisting  of  the  program 
director,  the  Dean  of  Admissions  and  a  faculty  member  from  a  discipline 
related  to  the  course  of  study.. 


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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Gerontology 

Certification 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 
Program  Director:  Thomas  O'Neill 

Gerontology  is  the  study  of  aging,  a 
normal  process  in  the  human  lifespan. 
The  rapid  development  and  expansion 
of  programs  and  services  for  elderly 
persons  in  America,  and  the  anticipated 
increase  in  the  number  of  persons  living 
to  old  age,  have  escalated  the  demand 
for  professionals  trained  to  work  in  the 
field  of  aging. 

The  Gerontology  program  prepares 
graduates  for  positions  in  agencies  and 
institutions  which  administer  health 
and  community-based  services  for  the 
aged.  Career  opportunities  exist  in 
nursing  homes,  hospitals,  senior  citizen 
centers,  area  agencies  on  aging,  nutri- 
tion programs,  rehabilitation  centers, 
social  welfare  agencies  and  other  orga- 
nizations. The  program  also  enhances 
the  knowledge  and  skills  of  individuals 
currently  involved  in  the  provision  of 
such  services. 

The  Gerontology  certificate  program  is 
offered  to  students  who  are  not  pursu- 
ing a  degree  at  College  Misericordia. 
These  individuals  may  take  the  Geron- 
tology course  of  study  by  itself,  or  in 
conjunction  with  other  continuing  edu- 
cation courses. 

College  Misericordia  also  offers  a  minor 
in  Gerontology  for  students  pursuing 
related  courses  of  study  at  the  College. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

GER  241  Introduction  to  Social  Gerontology 

GER  276  Psychology  of  Aging 

GER  306  Health  and  Physiology  of  Aging 

GER  375  Aging  Policies  and  Programs 
One  (1)  course  selected  from: 

GER  304  Nutrition  and  Aging 

GER  358  Counseling  and  Older  Adult 

GER  410  Adult  Protective  Services 

GER  415  Literature  and  Aging 


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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


History 

Major 

Division  of  Humanities 

Degree:  B.A.   History 

Program  Director:  Louis  Maganzin 

Following  a  major  course  of  study  in 
history  provides  a  student  with  a  strong 
liberal  arts  background.  The  study  of 
history  can  broaden  a  student's  perspec- 
tive of  local,  national  and  international 
issues.  It  fosters  an  understanding  of  the 
complexity  of  human  motivation  and 
action  and  provides  a  critical  approach 
to  looking  at  the  past.  College  Miseri- 
cordia's  history  program  cultivates  the 
ability  to  think,  write  and  speak  clearly 
and  precisely  with  thoroughness  and  in- 
dependence. The  program  is  designed 
to  develop  a  student's  personal  capabil- 
ity and  desire  for  intellectual  growth. 

History  majors  must  fulfill  the  College's 
core  curriculum  requirements  in  addi- 
tion to  completing  36  credits  in  history. 
Advanced  history  courses  require  six 
credits  of  core  courses  as  prerequisite. 

Internships  for  history  majors  are  as- 
signed on  the  basis  of  availability.  Stu- 
dents must  achieve  a  grade  of  "C"  or 
better  in  all  major  courses. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

HIS  101 

History  of  Western  Civ. 

3 

HIS  102 

History  of  Western  Civ. 

3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

MTH100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

ENG112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-Images 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

15 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

J 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

HIS  103 

U.S.  Survey  to  1877 

3 

HIS  104 

U.S.  Survey  since  1877 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

GEO  202 

Cultural  World  Geography 

3 

HIS  310 

History  of  England 

3 

HIS  311 

History  of  Britain 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 
18 

SOC  221 

Cultural  Minorities 

J 

18 

JUNIOR 

HIS  305 

Recent  American  History 

3 

HIS  390 

Junior  Research 

3 

HIS  307 

History  of  Russia 

3 

HIS  308 

History  of  Soviet  Union 

3 

ENG 

Advanced  English  Elective 

ENG 

Advanced  English  Elective 

(Literature) 

3 

(Literature) 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

POL 

Political  Science 

Free  Elective 

J 
18 

Elective 

J 
15 

SENIOR 

HIS 

Advanced  History  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Advanced  History  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Electives 

12 

Free  Electives 

_9 
15 

15 

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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Information  Systems 

Major 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
Degree:  B.S. /Information  Systems 
Program  Director:  Joseph  Tomasovic 


The  information  systems  major  is  an  in- 
terdisciplinary program  designed  for 
students  who  wish  to  combine  business 
courses  with  a  core  set  of  computer  sci- 
ence courses.  The  program  prepares 
students  for  careers  in  data  processing, 
applications  programming,  manage- 
ment information/decision  systems,  or 
for  graduate  study  in  a  Master  of  Busi- 
ness Administration  program. 


College  Misericordia's  computer  facili- 
ties were  designed  to  meet  students'  aca- 
demic needs.  The  principal  academic 
computer  at  the  College  is  a  Digital 
Equipment  Corporation  VAX  11/730 
with  a  VMS  operating  system.  The 
computer  is  one  of  the  latest  in  the  DEC 
line;  it  is  a  32-bit  word,  virtual  memory, 
super-minicomputer.  The  College's 
computer  facilities  also  include  labs 
stocked  with  IBM  Personal  Computers, 
a  TRS  80  Model  II  personal  computer 
and  Apple  II  computers.  The  academic 
computer  facilities  are  independent  of 
the  College's  Management  Information 
System. 

Information  systems  majors  must  meet 
the  core  curriculum  requirements  set  by 
the  College,  as  well  as  the  requirements 
specific  to  the  major.  Students  must 
complete  a  senior  independent  project 
in  consultation  with  their  advisors. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


CPS 120     Introduction  to  Computing     3     CPS 121     Programming 


'MTH  151  Calculus  I 

ENG  103  Composition 

POL  100  American  National  Govt. 

HIS  Core  Elective 


4     MTH152  Calculus  II 


3 

3 

_3 

16 


MUS  230    Music  Appreciation 
SOC110    Anthropology 
HIS  Core  Elective 


SOPHOMORE 


CPS  231 
BUS  120 
PSY  123 
SCI 
ENG 


File  Processing 
Accounting  I 

Introduction  to  Psychology 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


3  CPS  232  Data  Structures  & 

3  Algorithms 

3  BUS  116  Economics  II 

3  BUS  121  Accounting  II 

_3  MTH244  Sets  and  Logic 

15  SCI  Core  Elective 

ENG  Core  Elective 


CPS 


Elective 


JUNIOR 

3     CPS 


Electi 


3 
4 
3 
3 
J 
16 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
18 


BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

Management 

3. 

MTH  215 

Math.  Statistics 

3 

BUS  390 

Human  Relations  OR 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

PSY  224 

Organizational  and 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

Industrial  Psychology 

3 

15 

PHL101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

MTH  241 

Linear  Algebra 

J 
18 

SENIOR 

CPS  431 

Software  Design 

3 

CPS  432 

Data  Base  Management 

3 

BUS  371 

Business  Finance 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

Free  Elect  ives 

_9 

15 

Free  Electives 

_9 
15 

'Some  students  may  be  required  to  begin  the  Mathematics  sequence  with  MTH 
108:  Precalculus. 


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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Liberal  Studies 

Major 

Degree:  B.A.  or  B.S.  /Liberal  Studies 
Program  Director:  Lee  Williames 

Students  who  pursue  a  major  in  liberal 
studies  may  receive  either  a  Bachelor  of 
Arts  degree  or  a  Bachelor  of  Science  de- 
gree, depending  on  the  selected  area  or 
theme  of  study.  In  either  case,  students 
must  complete  128  credits. 

The  liberal  studies  major  permits  stu- 
dents to  plan  their  studies  around  per- 
sonal and  professional  goals.  The  pro- 
gram is  geared  to  highly  motivated  and 
independent  students  who  are  capable 
of  individual  scholarship.  The  program 
enables  students  to  create  their  own 
"major"  by  selecting  courses  in  general 
areas  of  interest:  fine  arts,  social  sci- 
ence, natural  science  or  humanities,  or 
by  pursuing  a  specific  theme  of  study 
that  would  include  courses  in  all  these 
areas.  The  modes  of  study  in  the  liberal 
studies  program  may  be  non-traditional 
and  may  include  independent  study,  re- 
search and  seminars,  particularly  in  the 
junior  and  senior  years. 

Liberal  studies  majors  work  closely 
with  an  advisor  throughout  the  design 
and  implementation  of  their  programs. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

SOC  110 

Anthropology 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives    _3 

Major  Specialization 

15 

Survey  Course 

J 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 
Major  Specialization 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 
Major  Specialization 

3 

Survey  Course 

J 

15 

Survey  Course 

J 

15 

JUNIOR 

Major  Specialization 

Major  Specialization 

Survey  Course 

3 

Advanced  Courses 

6 

Advanced  Courses 

3 

Minor  I 

3 

Minor  I 

6 

Minor  II 

6 

Minor  II 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 

Free  Elective 

J 
18 

18 

SENIOR 

Major  Specialization 

Major  Specialization 

Advanced  Courses 

6 

Advanced  Courses 

6 

Minor  I 

3 

Minor  I 

3 

Minor  II 

3 

Minor  II 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Management 

Specialization 

Division  of  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S. /Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Donald  Skiff 

Students  who  major  in  business  admin- 
istration may  choose  to  focus  on  a  spe- 
cific area  of  the  business  environment. 
Management  is  one  of  the  business  spe- 
cializations offered  by  College  Miseri- 
cordia  to  meet  individual  student  needs 
and  interests. 

The  management  specialization  pro- 
vides course  work  in  a  wide  variety  of 
management-related  fields,  including 
personnel  administration  and  labor 
management  relations.  Graduates  be- 
gin their  careers  in  such  areas  as  hospi- 
tal administration,  sales,  public  admin- 
istration, production  management  and 
retail  management. 

Students  who  specialize  in  management 
while  pursuing  their  degree  in  business 
administration  must  achieve  a  grade  of 
"C"  or  better  in  all  required  major 
courses.  A  course  may  be  repeated 
once;  if  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better  is  not 
achieved,  the  student  will  be  dismissed 
from  the  business  administration  pro- 
gram. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BUS  115 

Economics  I 

3 

BUS  116 

Economics  II 

3 

BUS  120 

Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  121 

Accounting  II 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

MTH  100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

_3 

BUS  453 

ST  Career  Choice 

_1 
16 

15 

SOPHOMORE 

BUS  240 

Money  and  Banking 

3 

BUS  210 

Comparative  Economics 

3 

BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of 

BUS  215 

Salesmanship  and  Sales 

Management 

3 

Management 

3 

MTH  115 

Basic  Statistics  I 

3 

MTH  116 

Basic  Statistics  II 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG  318 

Language  Studies 

3 

PS  Y  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

_3 

PSY  224 

Organizational  and 

18 

Industrial  Psychology 

J 
18 

JUNIOR 

BUS  371 

Business  Finance 

3 

BUS  385 

Production /Operations 

BUS  382 

Personnel  and  Industrial 

" 

Management 

3 

Relations 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

15 

SENIOR 

BUS  410 

Legal  Environment  of 

BUS  430 

Information  Systems 

Business 

3 

in  Management 

3 

BUS  420 

Small  Business  Managemen 

t    3 

BUS  491 

Seminar  in  Business 

HIS  305 

Recent  American  Domestic 

Policies 

3 

History 

3 

SOC  110 

Anthropology 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

Free  Elective 

J 
15 

Free  Elective 

15 

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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Marketing 

Specialization 

Division  of  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S.   Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Theresa  Ansilio 

Students  who  major  in  business  admin- 
istration may  choose  to  focus  on  a  spe- 
cific area  of  the  business  environment. 
Marketing  is  one  of  the  business  special- 
izations offered  to  meet  individual  stu- 
dent needs  and  interests. 

College  Misericordia's  marketing  spe- 
cialization prepares  students  for  em- 
ployment in  the  marketing  field,  or  for 
further  study  at  the  graduate  level. 
Graduates  obtain  jobs  as  sales  execu- 
tives, market  research  analysts,  pro- 
duct/service managers,  manufacturer's 
representatives  and  in  many  other 
marketing-related  positions.  Opportu- 
nities in  the  field  of  marketing  are  ex- 
panding rapidly  as  organizations  dis- 
cover the  importance  of  marketing 
techniques  to  their  continued  success. 

A  grade  of  "C"  or  better  is  required  in  all 
courses  leading  to  a  degree  in  business 
administration.  A  student  may  repeat  a 
course  once;  if  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better  is 
not  achieved,  the  student  will  be  dis- 
missed from  the  business  administra- 
tion program. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


BUS  115     Economics  I 

BUS  120     Accounting  I 

ENG  103    Composition 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives 

HIS  Core  Elective 

BUS  453     ST  Career  Choice 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
16 


BUS  llo 
BUS  121 
BUS  170 
CPS  120 
HIS 


SOPHOMORE 


BUS  270 
BUS  280 

MTH  115 
PHL101 
ENG 
PSY123 


BUS  312 
BUS  371 
ENG  112 
MUS  230 
SCI 
PHL 


Marketing  II 
Fundamentals  of 
Management 
Basic  Statistics  I 
Contemporary  Self-images 
Core  Elective 
Introduction  to  Psychology 


BUS  210 
BUS  215 

MTH  116 
ENG  318 
ENG 
PSY  224 


Principles  of  Retailing 
Business  Finance 
Speech  Communication 
Music  Appreciation 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


JUNIOR 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
18 


BUS  340 
POL  100 
SCI 
RLS 


Economics  II 
Accounting  II 
Marketing  I 

Introduction  to  Computing 
Core  Elective 


Comparative  Economics 
Salesmanship  and  Sales 
Management 
Basic  Statistics  II 
Language  Studies 
Core  Elective 
Organizational  and 
Industrial  Psychology 


Advertising 

American  National  Govt. 

Core  Elective 

Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
L5 


3 
3 
3 
3 

J 
18 


3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
15 


SENIOR 


BUS  410     Legal  Environment  of 

Business 
BUS  420     Small  Business  Management 
HIS  305      Recent  American  Domestic 

History 
ART  161    Art  Appreciation 

Free  Elective 


BUS  450 
BUS  491 

SOC  1 10 
RLS 


ST  Marketing  Research 
Seminar  in  Business 
Policies 
Anthropology 
Core  Elective 
Free  Elective 


3 

3 

3 

J 

15 


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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Mathematics 

Major 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
Degree:  B.S.  or  B. A. /Mathematics 
Program  Director:  Joseph  Tomasovic 


Mathematics  has  been  called  the  "queen 
of  the  sciences."  In  recent  years,  the  in- 
creased use  of  statistics  and  quantitative 
methods,  and  the  computer  revolution, 
have  caused  mathematics  to  pervade 
not  only  the  physical  sciences,  but  the 
life  and  social  sciences  as  well.  Mathe- 
matical techniques  are  widely  used  in 
research,  in  industry,  manufacturing, 
commerce  and  government.  Recogniz- 
ing these  broad  applications,  College 
Misericordia  designed  its  major  pro- 
gram in  math  to  expose  students  to  both 
classical  and  contemporary  mathemat- 
ics. 

The  mathematics  major  prepares  stu- 
dents for  careers  in  business,  industry 
or  government,  or  for  future  study  in 
graduate  or  professional  school. 

Students  may  choose  to  pursue  either  a 
B.S.  or  a  B.A.  degree  in  mathematics. 
The  required  math  courses  for  either  de- 
gree are  the  same.  Students  who  choose 
a  B.A.  must  complete  PHY  221-222; 
those  choosing  a  B.S.  must  complete 
PHY  221-222  and  either  CHM  133-134 
or  BIO  101-102. 

Students  who  major  in  mathematics 
must  achieve  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better  in 
all  major  courses.  Students  must  fulfill 
the  core  curriculum  requirements  of  the 
College  in  addition  to  the  minimum  of 
33  credits  in  math. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

FRESHMAN 

MTH  151  Calculus  I  4     MTH  152  Calculus  II 

CPS 120     Introduction  to  Computing     3     CPS 121     Programming 


ENG  103    Composition 
'SCI  Elective 

HIS  Core  Elective 


3  MUS  230  Music  Appreciation 

4  *SCI  Elective 

_3  HIS  Core  Elective 

17 

SOPHOMORE 


MTH  225  Calculus  III 

PHY  221    General  Physics  I 

PSY  123     Introduction  to  Psychology 

ENG  Core  Elective 

POL  100    American  National  Govt. 


4     MTH  244  Sets  and  Logic 


PHY  222 
ART  161 
ENG 
SOC  110 


General  Physics  II 
Art  Appreciation 
Core  Elective 
Anthropology 


JUNIOR 


MTH  241  Linear  Algebra 
MTH  363  Abstract  Algebra  I 
PHL  101     Contemporary  Self-images 
RLS  Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


MTH  215  Math.  Statistics 

MTH  364  Abstract  Algebra  II  OR 

Math  Elective 
PHL  Core  Elective 

RLS  Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


MTH  341  Analysis  I 

Free  Electives 


SENIOR 
3     MTH  342  Analysis  II  OR 
12  Math  Elective 

15  Free  Electives 


'Science  Electives— 8  credits— for  Bachelor  of  Science  program  only. 
NOTE:     Some  upper  level  courses  will  be  offered  in  alternate  years. 


4 
3 
3 
4 
J 
17 


3 
4 
3 
3 

16 


3 

3 

3 

J 

16 


3 
12 
15 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Mathematics/Computer  Science 

Combined  Major 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
Degree:  B.S.  Mathematics  and  Computer  Science 
Program  Director:  Joseph  Tomasovic 


College  Misericordia  offers  a  double 
major  in  mathematics  and  computer 
science  which  leads  to  a  Bachelor  of  Sci- 
ence degree.  The  program  is  designed 
for  students  with  strong  interests  in 
each  of  these  fields.  The  program  is  ex- 
cellent preparation  for  graduate  study, 
and  also  provides  a  solid  background 
for  employment  in  the  ever-growing 
fields  of  statistics  and  computer  science. 

The  individual  curricula  for  the  mathe- 
matics and  computer  science  majors  are 
very  similar.  To  obtain  a  double  major, 
students  must  complete  the  require- 
ments for  the  degree  in  computer  sci- 
ence, and  take  four  additional  math 
courses. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Comput 

ing     3 

CPS  121 

Programming 

3 

MTH  151 

Calculus  I 

4 

MTH  152 

Calculus  II 

4 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt.        3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 
16 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 

16 

SOPHOMORE 

CPS  231 

File  Processing 

3 

CPS  232 

Data  Structures  & 

MTH  225 

Calculus  III 

4 

Algorithms 

3 

PHY  221 

General  Physics  I 

4 

MTH  244 

Sets  and  Logic 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology     3 

PHY  222 

General  Physics  II 

4 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

J 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

17 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

JUNIOR 


CPS  221  Computer  Systems 

CPS  331  Programming  Languages 

MTH  241  Linear  Algebra 

MTH  363  Abstract  Algebra  I 

PHI.  101  Contemporary  Self-images 

RLS  Core  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
_3 
L8 


CPS  222     Computer  Organization 
CPS  412     Computers  and  Society 
MTH  215  Math.  Statistics 
MTH  364  Abstract  Algebra  II  OR 

Math  Elective 
RLS  Core  Elect i vi- 


SENIOR 


CPS  321     Operating  Systems 
CPS  431     Software  Design 
MTH  341  Analysis  I 
PHL  Core  Elective 

Free  Elective 


3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
15 


CPS  421     Numerical  Analysis 
CPS  432     Data  Base  Management 
MTH  342  Analysis  II  OR 

Math  Elective 

Free  Electives 


\o 


3 
3 
3 

3 
J 

15 


3 
3 

3 
_6 

15 


NOTE:     Some  upper  level  courses  will  be  iittirt\t  in  u!t,> 


28 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Medical  Technology 

Major 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 
Degree:  B.S. /Medical  Technology 
Program  Director:  Stanley  Knapich 

Through  its  affiliation  with  hospital 
schools  of  medical  technology  College 
Misericordia's  med  tech  program  en- 
ables students  to  complete  the  require- 
ments for  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree 
in  four  years. 

Medical  technology  majors  should  ap- 
ply for  acceptance  to  an  affiliated  hospi- 
tal program  at  the  end  of  their  fourth 
semester  at  College  Misericordia.  Ad- 
mission to  a  hospital  school  of  medical 
technology  for  the  fourth  year  of  study 
is  not  guaranteed.  If  a  student  is  not  ad- 
mitted to  such  a  program,  the  curricu- 
lum is  arranged  so  that  the  student  com- 
pletes a  four-year  biology  program  at 
Misericordia. 

Hospitals  affiliated  with  College  Miseri- 
cordia's medical  technology  program 
are  Wilkes-Barre  General;  Robert 
Packer  Hospital  in  Sayre;  Divine  Provi- 
dence Hospital  in  Williamsport;  Sacred 
Heart  Hospital  in  Allentown;  Lancaster 
General  Hospital;  Polyclinic  Medical 
Center  in  Harrisburg  and  the  Scranton 
Medical  Technology  Consortium. 

The  medical  technology  program  does 
not  award  credit  for  past  hospital  train- 
ing. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


BIO  101      Botany  and  Introductory 

Biological  Principles 
MTH  151  Calculus  I 


BIO  102  Zoology  4 

4  BIO  150  Intro.  Medical  Technology  1 
4     CHM 

134  Chemical  Principles  II  4 


CHM 

133 

Chemical  Principles  I 

4 

SOC  100 

Anthropology 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

J 
15 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

BIO  251 

Comparative  Anatomy 

and 

BIO  252 

Comparative  Anatomy  and 

Histotechnique  I 

4 

Histotechnique  II 

4 

CPS120 

Introduction  to  Compul 

ing 

3 

CHM 
244 

Organic  Chemistry  II 

4 

CHM 

243 

Organic  Chemistry  I 

4 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

J 
17 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

17 

JUNIOR 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3" 

BIO  243 

Microbiology 

4 

PHY  221 

General  Physics  I 

4 

BIO  346 

General  Physiology 

4 

CHM 

353 

Biochemistry 

3 

BIO  360 

Immunology 

1 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

16 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

SENIOR 

BIO  482 

Hospital  Practicum 

16 

BIO  483 

Hospital  Practicum 

16 

20 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializatioiis  and 
Certifications 


Merchandising 
Specialization 

Division  ol  Business  Administration 
Degree:  B.S.  Business  Administration 
Program  Director:  Mary  Carden 

Students  who  major  in  business  admin- 
istration may  choose  to  focus  on  a  spe- 
cific area  of  the  business  environment. 
Merchandising  is  one  of  the  business 
specializations  offered  by  the  College  to 
meet  individual  student  needs  and  inter- 
ests. 

Merchandising  graduates  are  employed 
as  retail  buyers,  sales  representatives, 
and  in  positions  related  to  advertising 
and  consumer  behavior. 

Students  who  specialize  in  merchandis- 
ing must  complete  the  core  curriculum 
requirements  of  the  College,  as  well  as 
the  merchandising  course  require- 
ments. All  merchandising  students  un- 
dertake field  work  in  a  major  retailing 
concern. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BUS  115 

Economics  I 

3 

BUS  llo 

Economics  11 

3 

BUS  120 

Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  121 

Accounting  II 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

MTU  LOO 

Mathematical  I'erspectives 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

J 

BUS  453 

ST  Career  Choice 

J 
16 

15 

SOPHOMORE 

BUS  225 

Introduction  to 

BUS  210 

Comparative  Economic  •> 

3 

Clothing  Design 

3 

BUS  260 

Textiles 

3 

BUS  701 

Introduction  to 

BUS  703 

Textiles  Lab 

0 

Clothing  Lab 

0 

MTH  116 

Basic  Statistics  11 

3 

BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of 

ENG  318 

Language  Studies 

3 

Management 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

MTH  115 

Basic  Statistics  I 

3 

PSY  224 

Organizational  and 

PHI.  101 

Contemporary  Self-Images 

3 

Industrial  Psychology 

J 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

18 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

J 
18 

JUNIOR 

BUS  312 

Principles  of  Retailing 

3 

BUS  302 

History  of  Costume 

3 

BUS  371 

Business  Finance 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Gov) 

3 

SCI 

i  ore  Be*  live 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

Free  Elect, 

J 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

15 

SENIOR 

BUS  410 

Legal  Environment  of 

BUS  465 

ST  Visual  Merchandising 

3 

Business 

3 

BUS  471 

Retail  Store  Affiliation 

3 

BUS  425 

Fashion  Marketing  Buying 

3 

BUS  401 

Seminar  in  Business 

BUS  471 

Retail  Store  Affiliation 

3 

Poll. 

3 

HIS  305 

Recent  American  Domestic 

soc  no 

Anthropol 

3 

History 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

ART  161 

Art  Apprec  uition 

J 
15 

15 

30 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Music  Education 

Major 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 

Degree:  B.M. /Music  Education 

Program  Director:  Sister  Mary  Carmel  McGarigle 


College  Misericordia's  program  in  mu- 
sic education  prepares  graduates  to 
teach  in  today's  public  schools  in  ac- 
cordance with  artistic  standards  and 
current,  creative  teaching  methods.  The 
curriculum  is  designed  primarily  for 
those  who  wish  to  qualify  for  teaching, 
and  leads  to  a  Bachelor  of  Music  degree 
as  well  as  a  Pennsylvania  certificate  in 
music  education.  Some  students  elect  to 
pursue  a  double  major  in  music  educa- 
tion and  music  therapy. 


In  addition  to  meeting  the  College's  gen- 
eral admission  requirements,  music  ed- 
ucation majors  must  successfully  audi- 
tion in  their  major  performance  area.  A 
theory  test  is  given  at  the  time  of  audi- 
tion. A  senior  recital  is  a  requirement  of 
the  music  education  program. 

All  music  students  participate  in  Col- 
lege Chorus  for  eight  semesters.  Other 
ensemble  activity  depends  upon  the  stu- 
dent's area  of  interest. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


MUS  010- 
020 
MUS 
MUS  105 
MUS  107 
MUS  111 
MUS  104 
MUS  601 
HIS 
ENG  103 


MUS  282 
MUS  205 
MUS  050- 
060 
MUS  211 
MUS  601 
MUS 
ENG 
RLS 


Music  Theory 

Applied  Music 
String  Class 
Dance 
Voice  Class 
Percussion  Class 
College  Chorus 
Core  Elective 
Composition 


FRESHMAN 

MUS  030- 
4 

040 

MUS 

MUS  106 

MUS  108 

MUS  601 

EDU  242 

PHL  101 

HIS 


2 
1 
1 

1 
1 

.5 
3 
3 
16.5 


SOPHOMORE 


Lab  Band 

Survey  of  Music  History 

Music  Theory 

Wind  Instrument  Class 
College  Chorus 
Applied  Music 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


MUS  282  Lab  Band 

MUS  327  Conducting 

ART  161  Art  Appreciation 

MUS  363  Music  Education 

MUS  Applied  Music 

MUS  601  College  Chorus 

EDU  342  Educational  Psychology 

SCI  Core  Elective 


1 
3 

4 

1 

.5 
2 

3    . 
3 
17.5 


MUS  283 
MUS  206 
MUS  070- 
080 
MUS  212 
MUS  601 
MUS 
ENG 
PSY123 


Music  Theory  4 

Applied  Music  2 

String  Class  1 

Dance  1 

College  Chorus  .5 

Educational  Foundations  3 
Contemporary  Self-Images  3 
Core  Elective  3 

17.5 


Lab  Band  1 

Survey  of  Music  History       3 

Music  Theory  4 

Wind  Instrument  Class         1 
College  Chorus  .5 

Applied  Music  2 

Core  Elective  3 

Introduction  to  Psychology  3 
17.5 


JUNIOR 


1 
2 
3 
3 
2 

.5 
3 
3 
17.5 


MUS  364    Music  Education  3 

MUS  317   20th  Century  Trends  3 

MUS  370    Instrumental  Methods  2 

MUS  Applied  Music  2 

MUS  601    College  Chorus  .5 

SCI  Core  Elective  3 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives  3 

16.5 


SENIOR 


MUS 

Applied  Music 

2        MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5     MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3        MUS  412 

Orchestration 

2 

EDU  495 

Student  Teaching 

9        SOC 110 

Anthropology 

3 

14.5 

Free  Elective 

3 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 
16.5 

31 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Music  Therapy 

Major 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 

Degree:  B.M. /Music Therapy 

Program  Director:  Sister  Lucille  Cormier 

The  music  therapy  program  provides 
students  with  a  liberal  arts  background 
as  well  as  clinical  practicum  experience 
in  music  therapy.  Students  work  with 
the  aged,  exceptional  children,  retarded 
adults  and  the  mentally  ill. 

Requirements  for  graduation  include 
six  semesters  or  120  client  contact  hours 
under  supervision,  and  a  senior  recital 
or  research  project. 

Beginning  in  the  sophomore  year,  stu- 
dents must  provide  their  own  transpor- 
tation to  the  clinical  practicum.  With 
the  approval  of  the  program  director, 
transfer  music  therapy  students  may  ac- 
quire 40  of  the  required  120  client  con- 
tact hours  during  summers  and  holi- 
days. 

After  the  senior  year,  to  be  eligible  for 
registration  status,  students  must  suc- 
cessfully complete  a  six-month  intern- 
ship at  a  facility  approved  by  the  Na- 
tional Association  of  Music  Therapy. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

MUS  010- 

MUS  030- 

020 

Music  Theory 

4 

040 

Music  Theory 

4 

MUS  145 

Orientation  to  Therapy 

3 

MUS  159 

Class  Guitar 

1 

MUS  105 

String  Class 

1 

MUS  253 

Music  Therapy  Techniques  2 

MUS  111 

Voice  Class 

1 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHI.  101 

Contemporary  Self-images  3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 
17.5 

15.5 

SOPHOMORE 

MUS  050- 
060 

Music  Theory 

4 

MUS  070- 
080 

Music  Theory 

4 

MUS  205 

Survey  of 

MUS  206 

Survey  ot 

Music  History 

3 

Music  History 

3 

MUS  282 

Lab  Band 

1 

MUS  283 

Lab  Band 

1 

MUS  211 

Wind  Instrument  Class 

1 

MUS  212 

Wind  Instrument  Class 

1 

MUS  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

MUS  251 

Music  in  Therapy 

3 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

MUS 

Applied  Musk 

2 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychoid. 

MUS  601 

c  ollc^e  Chorus 

.5 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 
18.5 

EDU 

Special  Education 

3 
17.5 

JUNIOR 

MUS  327 

Conducting 

2 

MUS317 

20th  Century  Trends 

3 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Music 

2 

MUS  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

MI'S  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

MUS  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

Ml  S  601 

College  Chorus 

.5 

MUS  282 

Lab  Band 

1 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

PSY  430 

Abnormal  Psychology 

3 

BIO  103 

General  Biology 

3 

BIO  205 

Anatomy  and  Physiology 

3 

MUS  352 

Influence  ot  Music 

3 
15.5 

Free  Elective 

3 

18.5 

SENIOR 

MUS  104 

Percussion 

1 

MI'S  108 

Dam  i' 

1 

MUS  107 

Dance 

1 

MI'S  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

MUS  380 

Clinical  Practicum 

1 

Ml 

Psychology  of  Music 

2 

MUS  453 

Psychology  of  Musk 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Musk 

2 

MUS 

Applied  Musk 

2 

MUS601 

C  ollege  Chorus 

.5 

MUS  601 

C  ollege  C  horus 

.5 

MIS412 

Orchestration 

2 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHI.  222 

Medical  Ethics 

3 

Minioo 

Mathematical  Perspectives  3 

POL  100 

American  National  1 

3 

ART  lbl 

Art  Appreciation 

3 
16.5 

SOC  110 

Anthropoli 

3 
17.5 

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The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Nursing 

Major 

Division  of  Nursing 

Degree:  B.S. /Nursing 

Program  Director:  Sheila  Pringle 


PHILOSOPHY 

College  Misericordia's  nursing  faculty  is  concerned  with  the  worth  and 
dignity  of  the  total  person.  The  Division  of  Nursing  strives  for  a  holistic 
view  of  man,  taking  into  account  physical  structure,  mind,  spirit,  and 
both  the  physical  and  social  environment  in  which  one  lives.  Man  is 
perceived  within  the  context  of  a  family  unit,  a  unit  which  maintains  the 
stability  of  society  while  it  provides  the  flexibility  necessary  for  the 
individual  growth  of  all  its  members. 

It  is  the  Nursing  Division's  philosophy  that  health  and  illness  are 
intricately  related  in  the  dynamics  of  wellness.  It  is  believed  that  the  level 
of  wellness  attained  by  an  individual  is  directly  related  to  and  influenced 
by  the  family's  and  the  community's  level  of  wellness.  The  nursing 
faculty  believes  that  a  person  has  a  right  to  that  level  of  wellness  which 
enables  the  maximization  of  potential  as  an  individual,  as  a  family 
member  and  as  a  community  leader. 

The  practice  of  professional  nursing  is  an  essential  service  which  assists 
in  the  prevention  of  illness  and  the  promotion,  maintenance  and 
restoration  of  wellness.  The  professional  nurse  accepts  the  responsibility 
for  obtaining  the  knowledge  and  skills  necessary  to  reach  that  goal. 

The  nursing  student  at  College  Misericordia  is  prepared  to  be  a  generalist 
who  with  other  professional  and  allied  health  personnel  can  provide 
health  care  services  to  persons,  families  and  community  groups  in  a 
variety  of  settings.  The  nursing  program  at  Misericordia  educates  the 
beginning  professional  nurse  to  provide  vital,  effective  nursing  services 
in  a  total  health  care  system. 

The  nursing  process  draws  upon  intellectual,  interpersonal  and  technical 
skills.  The  nursing  program  provides  for  the  development  of  these  skills 
through  a  curriculum  which  includes  both  a  strong  liberal  arts 
background  as  well  as  theoretical  and  practical  nursing  training. 
Students  learn  to  assess,  plan,  implement  and  evaluate  health  and 
nursing  care  services. 

The  nursing  program  provides  a  sound  educational  base  for  graduate 
study.  The  College  also  offers  a  Master  of  Science  in  Nursing  degree 
program. 

POLICIES 

In  addition  to  the  general  policies  of  College  Misericordia,  the  following 
regulations  apply  to  students  in  the  Division  of  Nursing: 

Off-Campus  Student  Employment 

It  is  the  policy  of  the  Division  of  Nursing  that  students  carrying  12 
credit  hours  cannot  commit  themselves  to  more  than  24  hours  a 
week  in  off-campus  positions.  Full  time  nursing  students  who  wish 
to  work  part  time  should  discuss  their  plans  with  their  faculty 
nursing  advisor. 

When  students  are  employed  in  a  health  agency,  they  may  not 
perform  the  functions  of  a  professional  or  practical  nurse. 


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Major 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 

Nursint?  Academic  Advisement 

Faculty  members  assist  students  in  planning  their  academic 


schedules  each  semester.  Faculty  advisors  are  available  to  provide 
individual  counseling  and  advisement  as  needs  arise. 

Absences 

Students  are  expected  to  attend  classes  and  clinical  practica. 
Absences  are  permitted  only  in  unusual  circumstances.  Making  up 
time  lost  will  be  left  to  the  discretion  of  the  faculty. 

Transportation  to  Cooperating  Agencies 

Students  are  responsible  for  their  own  transportation  to  and  from 
hospitals  and  other  clinical  agencies.  Each  student  is  required  to 
have  an  automobile  for  Community  Health  Nursing.  Area  health 
agencies  cooperating  with  the  nursing  program  include: 
Community  Medical  Center,  Scranton;  Friendship  House, 
Scranton;  Leader  East  Rehabilitation  Center,  Kingston;  Mercy 
Hospital,  Scranton;  Mercy  Hospital,  Wilkes-Barre;  Nesbitt 
Memorial  Hospital,  Kingston;  Pennsylvania  Department  of 
Health,  Luzerne  and  Lackawanna  Counties;  Tyler  Memorial 
Hospital,  Tunkhannock;  Veteran's  Administration  Medical  Center, 
Wilkes-Barre;  Wilkes-Barre  General  Hospital,  Wilkes-Barre,  and 
others. 

Special  Expenses 

In  addition  to  the  College  tuition  and  fees,  expenses  for  the  nursing 
program  include:  nursing  uniforms,  laboratory  and  nursing  fees, 
malpractice  insurance,  National  League  for  Nursing  Achievement 
and /or  other  assessment  tests,  State  Board  of  Nursing 
Examination,  and  the  nursing  pin. 

Insurance 

Malpractice  insurance  coverage  is  required  prior  to  enrolling  in  any 
course  with  a  Nursing  number. 

Physical  Examinations 

Annual  physical  exams  are  required  for  admission  to  nursing 
courses  and  records  of  the  exams  must  be  on  file  in  the  Student 
Health  Services  office  by  July  1  of  each  school  year.  Health 
requirements  specified  by  the  Division  of  Nursing  must  be  fulfilled. 

GRADE  REQUIREMENTS 

All  nursing  majors  must  maintain  a  cumulative  grade  point  average  of 
2.0.  If  a  student  receives  a  grade  lower  than  "C  "in  a  required  course,  the 
student  may  repeat  the  course  once,  and  must  achieve  a  grade  of  "C  +  " 
or  better.  In  such  cases,  the  required  sequence  of  study  is  disrupted  and 
additional  time  will  be  required  to  complete  the  program. 

Students  who  successfully  repeat  the  required  course  and  thereafter 
receive  a  grade  lower  than  "C"  in  another  required  course  will 
automatically  be  dismissed  from  the  Division  of  Nursing. 

If  a  student  receives  a  grade  lower  than  "C"  in  more  than  one  required 
course  in  a  single  semester,  the  student  will  automatically  be  dismissed 
from  the  Division  of  Nursing. 


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Nursing 

Major 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


CHM  104  General  Chemistry 

'SOC110  Anthropology 

HIS  Core  Elective 

ENG  103  Composition 

ART  161  Art  Appreciation 


FRESHMAN 

3*PSY123     Introduction  to  Psychology  3 

3     CHM  203  Intro.  Organic  Chemistry  4 

3#F&N241    Fundamentals  of  Nutrition  3 

3     MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives  3 

J     HIS             Core  Elective  J 

15  16 


SOPHOMORE 


NSG  279    Introduction  to  Concepts 
of  Nursing  Process 

BIO  211      Anatomy  and  Physiology 
*BI0  227     Bacteriology 
#POL100    American  National  Govt. 


NSG  280  Human  Needs  Assessment 

4  of  Individual 

4     BIO  212  Anatomy  and  Physiology 

4   *SOC321  The  Family 

_3     MUS  230  Music  Appreciation 

25     PHL 101  Contemporary  Self-Images 


4 
4 
3 

3 
J 

17 


*NSG  381    Family  Centered  Adult 

Health 
*NSG  390    Nursing  Research 
ENG  Core  Elective 


JUNIOR 

*NSG382  Family  Centered  Parent/ 

10  Child  Health  10 

3     ENG  Core  Elective  3 

J     RLS  Core  Elective  J 

16  "  16 


SENIOR 


'NSG481    Community  Health- 
Mental  Health  Nursing  10 

*NSG490    Issues  and  Trends  in  Nursing 

and  Health  Care  System  3 

Free  Elective  _3 

16 


*NSG482    Nursing  Leadership  and 


RLS 
PHL 


Management 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 
Free  Elective 


'Course  may  be  taken  fall  or  spring  semester. 

^Course  may  be  taken  spring  of  freshman  year  or  fall  of  sophomore  year. 


8 

3 

3 

_3 

16 


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Occupational  Therapy 

Major 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 
Degree:  B.S. /Occupational  Therapy 
Program  Director:  Stephen  Heater 


Majors,  Specializations  ami 
Certifications 

College  Misericordia's  program  in  occupational  therapy  provides 
students  with  the  knowledge,  skills  and  techniques  necessary  to  assume 
entry  level  positions  as  registered  occupational  therapists.  The 
program's  academic  and  clinical  course  of  study  meets  the  requirements 
of  the  American  Occupational  Therapy  Association. 

The  primary  responsibility  of  the  occupational  therapist  is  to  help  the 
disabled  and  disadvantaged  achieve  a  maximum  level  of  independent 
functioning  in  self-care,  work  and  leisure  activities.  Occupational 
therapy  graduates  are  readily  employed  in  clinics,  hospitals, 
rehabilitation  centers,  mental  retardation  centers,  schools,  nursing 
homes,  well  baby  clinics,  psychiatric  centers,  and  other  related  human 
service  agencies.  The  College's  program  is  associated  with  more  than  60 
hospitals  nationwide  which  provide  comprehensive  clinical  options  for 
OT  students. 


College  Misericordia  expects  that  by  June  of  1985,  the  occupational 
therapy  program  will  be  accredited  by  the  American  Occupational 
Therapy  Association.  Graduates  of  a  duly  accredited  program  are 
eligible  to  sit  for  the  national  certification  examination  to  become 
registered  occupational  therapists. 

POLICIES 

In  addition  to  the  general  policies  of  College  Misericordia,  the  following 
regulations  apply  to  occupational  therapy  majors: 

Fieldwork 

Students  are  responsible  for  their  transportation  and  travel  costs  to 
and  from  assigned  practicum  and  fieldwork  centers.  Such 
assignments  begin  in  the  sophomore  year  and  continue  throughout 
the  program.  Students  should  expect  to  pay  room  and  board 
expenses  during  the  senior  year  fieldwork  assignments  in  the  event 
that  the  affiliated  hospital  or  clinic  does  not  cover  them. 

Related  Expenses 

Additional  expenses  for  OT  students  normally  include  laboratory 
fees,  uniforms,  name  pins,  school  patches,  malpractice  liability 
insurance  and  registration  examination  fee.  Although  not  required, 
students  are  urged  to  join  the  American  Occupational  Therapy 
Association  and  the  Pennsylvania  Occupational  Therapy 
Association  at  the  reduced  student  rates. 


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Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Occupational  Therapy 

Major 


GRADE  REQUIREMENTS 

All  OT  majors  must  maintain  a  cumulative  grade  point  average  of  2.0. 
If  a  student  receives  a  grade  lower  than  "C"  in  a  natural  or  behavioral 
science  course,  the  student  may  repeat  the  course  once,  realizing  that  the 
required  sequence  of  study  has  been  disrupted  and  additional  time  will 
be  required  to  complete  the  program.  Students  who  successfully  repeat 
such  a  course  and  thereafter  receive  a  grade  lower  than  "C"  in  a  natural 
or  behavioral  science  course,  will  automatically  be  dismissed  from  the 
occupational  therapy  program. 

If  a  student  receives  a  grade  lower  than  "C"  in  an  occupational  therapy 
course,  the  student  may  repeat  the  course  once.  Students  who 
successfully  repeat  an  OT  course  and  thereafter  receive  a  grade  lower 
than  "C"  in  such  a  course  will  be  automatically  dismissed  from  the 
occupational  therapy  program. 

For  specific  admission  criteria  pertinent  to  the  occupational  therapy 
program,  see  the  section  on  Admissions  Requirements. 


The  Curricula 


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Occupational  Therapy 
Major 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


OT 101  Seminar 

CHM  103  General  Chemistry 

PSY  123  Introduction  to  Psychology 

ENG  103  Composition 

HIS  Core  Elective 

MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives 


0     OT  102      Seminar 

3     CHM  104  General  Chemistry 


PSY  275  Child  &  Adolescent  Psych. 

ENG  112  Speech  Communication 

HIS  Core  Elective 

SOC110  Anthropology 

ART  161  Art  Appreciation 


3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
18 


SOPHOMORE 


OT  201       Human  Development  and 
Occupational  Performance 

OT  209      Occupational  Processes 
and  Analysis  I 

OT215"      Conditions  I 

BIO  219     Anatomy  and  Physiology 

MTH  115  Basic  Statistics 

MUS230    Music  Appreciation 


2 
2 
3 
3 
J 
17 


OT202 

OT210 

OT216 
BIO  220 
PSY  430 
POL  100 


History,  Philosophy  and 
Functions 

Occupational  Processes 
and  Analysis  II 
Conditions  II 
Anatomy  and  Physiology 
Abnormal  Psychology 
American  National  Govt. 


2 
2 
3 
3 
J 
17 


JUNIOR 


OT  301  OT  Intervention  I 

OT  309  Sensorimotor  Processes 

and  Occupational  Perform. 

OT315  PracticumI 

ENG  Core  Elective 

RLS  Core  Elective 

PHL  101  Contemporary  Self-Images 


3 
2 
3 
3 

J 
18 


OT302 
OT310 

OT316 

ENG 

RLS 


OT  Intervention  II 
Movement,  Measurement, 
and  Occupational  Perform. 
Practicum  II 
Core  Elective 
Core  Elective 


3 

2 
3 

J 

15 


PSY  232     Research  Methods 
OT401       OT  Intervention  III 
OT417      Practicum  III 
OT  419      Administration  and 

Supervision 
PHL  Core  Elective 


SENIOR 

3     OT  450 

4 

2     OT  454 

2     OT  456 

J 
14 


Fieldwork  in  Psycho- 
Social  Rehabilitation 
Fieldwork  in  Physical- 
Social  Rehabilitation 
Special  Interest 
Fieldwork  (Optional' 


7 
7 

J 

14 


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Occupational  Therapy 
Clinical  Associates 


COLORADO 

Wheat  Ridge  Developmental  Center 
Wheat  Ridge,  Colorado 

Ardeth  Powell,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

CONNECTICUT 

Gaylord  Hospital 
Wallingford,  Connecticut 
Carolyn  Morrone,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Newington  Children's  Hospital 
Newington,  Connecticut 

Walter  J.  Farrell,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

DELAWARE 

Alfred  I.  DuPont  Institute 

Wilmington,  Delaware 

Carol  E.  Gunnip,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 

Delaware  Curative  Workshop 

Wilmington,  Delaware 

Marnie  King,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

The  Delaware  Learning  Center 

Wilmington,  Delaware 

Jean  Reed,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

John  G.  Leach  School 
New  Castle,  Delaware 

May  Yokoyama,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Stockley  Center 

Georgetown,  Delaware 

Elizabeth  Dahl,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

ILLINOIS 

Mercy  Hospital  and  Medical  Center 
Chicago,  Illinois 

Barbara  Townsend,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Michael  Reese  Hospital  and  Medical  Center 
Chicago,  Illinois 

Barbara  Christie,  OTR,  Chief  of  Occupational 
Therapy 


KENTUCKY 

Institute  of  Physical  Medicine  and  Rehabilitation 

Louisville,  Kentucky 

Sandra  Duncan,  OTR,  Student  Coordinator 

MASSACHUSETTS 

Massachusetts  Rehabilitation  Hospital 
Boston,  Massachusetts 
Mary  Mason,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

McLean  Hospital 
Belmont,  Massachusetts 

Frances  Palmer,  OTR,  Director  of  Rehabilitation 
Services 

Dr.  Solomon  Carter  Fuller  Mental  Health  Center 
Boston,  Massachusetts 

Suzanne  Poirier,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Veterans  Administration  Medical  Center 
Northampton,  Massachusetts 
Joanne  Douglas,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

NEW  JERSEY 

Betty  Bacharach  Rehabilitation  Hospital 
Pomona,  New  Jersey 

Sharon  Grunow,  OTR,  Occupational  Therapy 
Supervisor/Clinical  Coordinator 

Children's  Seashore  House 
Atlantic  City,  New  Jersey 

Michele  Geballa  Chamberlain,  OTR,  Fieldwork 
Coordinator 

Children's  Specialized  Hospital 

Mountainside-Westfield,  New  Jersey 

Debra  Chasanoff,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Garden  State  Rehabilitation  Hospital 

Toms  River,  New  Jersey 

Mary  Billy  Wesley,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 

John  F.  Kennedy  Medical  Center 
Edison,  New  Jersey 

Diane  Scheider,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Kessler  Rehabilitation  Institute 
West  Orange,  New  Jersey 
Cecilia  Speranza,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 


The  Curricula 


Occupational  Therapy 
Clinical  Associates 


NEW  JERSEY 

Rehabilitation  Center  for  the  Handicapped 
Morris  Plains,  New  Jersey 
Karen  Novick,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

St.  Barnabas  Medical  Center 
Irvington,  New  Jersey 
Randie  Sperling-Mateo,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

St.  Lawrence  Rehabilitation  Center 
Lawrenceville,  New  Jersey 
Pamela  Moore,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Trenton  Psychiatric  Center 
Trenton,  New  Jersey 

Marie  Peterson,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

NEW  YORK 

Churchill  School 

New  York  City,  New  York 

Nancy  Carroll,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Helen  Hayes  Hospital 
West  Haverstraw,  New  York 
Lori  E.  MacLeod,  OTR,  Student  Program 
Coordinator 

J.  N.  Adam  Developmental  Center 
Perrysburg,  New  York 

Peggy  Stratton,  OTR,  Occupational  Therapy 
Coordinator 

Long  Island  Jewish  Hillside  Medical  Center 

New  Hyde  Park,  New  York 

Mary  Donahue,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Lubin  Rehabilitation  Center 
Bronx,  New  York 

Ruth  English,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Wassaic  Development  Center 

Wassaic,  New  York 

Deborah  Shaffer,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

OHIO 

Ohio  State  University  Hospital 
Columbus,  Ohio 

Anne  Brennan,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 
Patricia  Warneke,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 


PENNSYLVANIA 

Abington  Memorial  Hospital 
Abington,  Pennsylvania 

Barbara  Haegele,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Allentown  State  Hospital 
Allentown,  Pennsylvania 
C.  Thomas  North,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Allied  Services  for  the  Handicapped 

Scranton,  Pennsylvania 

Judith  Doss,  OTR,  Clinical  Coordinator 

Altoona  Hospital 
Altoona,  Pennsylvania 

Margery  Button,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy  and  Recreational  Therapy 

Bryn  Mawr  Rehabilitation  Hospital 
Malvern,  Pennsylvania 
Paula  Varland,  OTR,  Clinical  Education 
Supervisor 

Community  Mental  Health  Center  of  Beaver 

County 
Rochester,  Pennsylvania 
Dorothy  Witke,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Children's  Hospital  of  Philadelphia 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Lisa  Kurtz,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Clarks  Summit  State  Hospital 
Clarks  Summit,  Pennsylvania 
Karl  Young,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Coatesville  Veterans  Administration  Medical 

Center 
Coatesville,  Pennsylvania 
Phyllis  Breuninger,  OTR,  Chief  of  Occupational 

Therapy 

Colonial-Northampton  Intermediate  Unit  20 

Nazareth,  Pennsylvania 

Sally  L.  Abruzzese,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Crozer-Chester  Medical  Center 
Chester,  Pennsylvania 

Elizabethtown  Hospital  and  Rehabilitation  Center 

ot  the  Pennsylvania  State  University 
Elizabethtown,  Pennsylvania 
Jean  Savina,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 


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Occupational  Therapy 
Clinical  Associates 


PENNSYLVANIA 

Eugenia  Hospital 
Lafayette  Hills,  Pennsylvania 
June  Villeco,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Harmarville  Rehabilitation  Center 

Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania 

Martha  Smyers,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Harrisburg  State  Hospital 
Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania 
Linda  Pratt,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 

Haverford  State  Hospital 
Haverford,  Pennsylvania 
Lynn  Robinson,  OTR,  Student  Supervisor 

Hiram  G.  Andrews  Center 
Johnstown,  Pennsylvania 
Chester  J.  Ganczarz,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Home  Health  Service  of  Luzerne  County 

Kingston,  Pennsylvania 

Marlene  Basiago,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Home  of  the  Merciful  Savior 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Lynette  Byram,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 
Ann  Tobin,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Magee  Rehabilitation  Hospital 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Judith  Perinchief ,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy/Clinical  Coordinator 

Mayview  State  Hospital 
Mayview,  Pennsylvania 
Janet  C.  Taylor,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy/Fieldwork  Supervisor 

McKeesport  Hospital 
McKeesport,  Pennsylvania 

Janice  L.  Pagonis,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Moss  Rehabilitation  Center 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Marion  Gillard,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Norristown  State  Hospital 
Norristown,  Pennsylvania 
Wilma  Wiener,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 


NPW  Medical  Center 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 
Grace  Sheldon,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Pennhurst  Center 
Spring  City,  Pennsylvania 

Margaret  Fatula,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Philadelphia  Psychiatric  Center 

Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 

Deborah  Dichter,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Philhaven  Hospital 

Lebanon,  Pennsylvania 

Linda  Wenger,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Presbyterian  University  Hospital 
Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania 
Carol  Brewer,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Rehabilitation  Institute 

Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania 

Sue  Cooperman,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

St.  Agnes  Medical  Center 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 

Ruth  Crouthamel,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

St.  Francis  General  Hospital 

Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania 

Harriet  Bynum,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

Robert  Gibson,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

St.  Joseph  Hospital  and  Health  Care  Center 
Lancaster,  Pennsylvania 
Glenda  Dougherty,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Selinsgrove  Center 
Selinsgrove,  Pennsylvania 
Karole  Gibson,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Somerset  State  Hospital 
Somerset,  Pennsylvania 

Hoshang  Pavri,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Thomas  Jefferson  University  Hospital 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Nancy  Strub,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 


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Occupational  Therapy 
Clinical  Associates 


PENNSYLVANIA 

Veterans  Administration  Medical  Center 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 
Karen  Winstead,  OTR,  Director  of  Occupational 
Therapy 

Warren  State  Hospital 
Warren,  Pennsylvania 
Karen  Pettit,  OTR,  Assistant  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Widener  Memorial  School 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 
Margaret  Holloway,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 

Wyoming  Valley  Crippled  Children's  Association 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 
Carol  G.  Petrokonis,  OTR,  Director  of 
Occupational  Therapy 


VIRGINIA 

Children's  Rehabilitation  Center 

Charlottesville,  Virginia 

Pat  Stevens,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 

WISCONSIN 

Curative  Rehabilitation  Center 

Wauwatosa,  Wisconsin 

Kristin  Knudsvig,  OTR,  Fieldwork  Supervisor 


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Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Pre-Dentistry 

Pre-Medicine 

Pre-Optometry 

Pre- Veterinary  Medicine 

Specializations 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Degree:  B.S. /Biology 

Program  Director:  Carl  Konecke 


With  the  proper  selection  of  elective  courses, 
students  who  major  in  biology  are  prepared  for 
post  graduate  study  in  dentistry  medicine, 
optometry  and  veterinary  medicine. 

Pre-Dentistry 

A  student  who  has  completed  a  Bachelor  of 
Science  in  Biology  with  a  grade  point  average  of 
"B"  or  better,  may  be  recommend  to  a  dental 
school.  Information  may  be  obtained  from  the 
American  Dental  Association,  211  East  Chiacgo 
Avenue,  Chicago,  Illinois  60611. 

Pre-Medicine 

A  student  who  has  completed  a  Bachelor  of 
Science  in  Biology  with  a  grade  point  average  of 
"B"  or  better,  may  be  recommended  to  a  medical 
college.  Preparation  for  application  to  medical 
school  should  begin  in  the  freshman  year  and 
continue  throughout  the  undergraduate  years. 
Preparation  involves  a  continuous  review  of 
material  covered  in  all  science  course.  Such  review 
is  imperative  for  a  satisfactory  performance  on  the 
Medical  College  Admission  Test  which  is  required 
by  all  medical  schools.  The  MCAT  should  be 
taken  in  the  fall  of  the  junior  year. 

Students  should  be  aware  of  the  requirements 
specific  to  the  medical  school  they  wish  to  attend. 
This  information  may  be  obtained  from  the 
Council  on  Medical  Education  of  the  American 
Medical  Association,  535  North  Dearborn  Street, 
Chicago,  Illinois  60610. 

Pre-Optometry 

A  student  who  has  completed  a  Bachelor  of 
Science  in  Biology  with  a  grade  point  average  of 
"B"  or  better,  may  be  recommended  to  a  school  of 
optometry.  Information  may  be  obtained  from  the 
American  Optometric  Association,  243  North 
Lindbergh  Boulevard,  St.  Louis,  Missouri  63141. 

Pre- Veterinary  Medicine 

A  student  who  has  completed  a  Bachelor  of 
Science  in  Biology  with  a  grade  point  average  of 
"B"  or  better,  may  be  recommended  to  a 
veterinary  school.  Information  may  be  obtained 
from  the  American  Veterinary  Medical 
Association,  930  North  Meacham  Road, 
Schaumberg,  Illinois  60196. 


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Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Pre-Dentistry 

Pre-Medicine 

Pre-Optometry 

Pre- Veterinary  Medicine 

Specializations 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Degree:  B.S.  Biology 

Program  Director:  Carl  Konecke 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BIO  101 

Botany  and  Introductory 

BIO  102 

Zoology 

4 

Biological  Principles 

4 

MTH  152 

Calculus  II 

4 

MTH  151 

Calculus  I 

4 

CHM  134 

Chemical  Principles  II 

4 

CHM  133  Chemical  Principles  I 

4 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

J 

ENC  103 

Composition 

J 
18 

18 

SOPHOMORE 

BIO  251 

Comparative  Anatomy  and 

BIO  252 

Comparative  Anatomy  and 

Histotechnique  I 

4 

Histotechnique  II 

4 

BIO  241 

Genetics 

4 

BIO  346 

General  Physiology 

4 

CHM  243  Organic  Chemistry  I 

4 

CHM  244 

Organic  Chemistry  11 

4 

MTH  115 

Basic  Statistics 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

JUNIOR 

BIO  322 

Comparative  Embry.  of  Vert.  3 

BIO  243 

Microbiology 

4 

CHM  353 

Biochemistry 

3 

BIO  360 

Immunology 

1 

PHY  221 

General  Physics  I 

4 

PHY  222 

General  Physics  II 

4 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

CHM 

Elective 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

J 
16 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

J 

15 

SENIOR 

BIO  490 

Coordinating  Seminar 

1 

BIO  480 

Biological  Research 

1 

Free  Elective 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

BIO  425 

Ecology 

4 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

14 

Free  Elective 

J 

13 

44 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Pre-Law 

Specialization 

Division  of  Humanities 

Degree:  B. A. /History 

Program  Director:  Rosemarie  Savelli 

The  pre-law  specialization  at  College 
Misericordia  was  developed  in  accord- 
ance with  the  Association  of  American 
Law  Schools  which  recommends  that 
prospective  law  students  have  a  broad 
liberal  arts  background.  The  program 
represents  sound  preparation  for  the 
Law  School  Admission  Test  and  the 
study  of  law. 

The  program  has  been  carefully  de- 
signed to  develop  ability  in  expression 
and  comprehension  of  English,  to  af- 
ford basic  information  about  human  in- 
stitutions and  values,  and  to  cultivate 
the  ability  to  think  creatively  and  criti- 
cally with  thoroughness  and  indepen- 
dence. 

Satisfactory  completion  of  the  pre-law 
specialization  provides  students  with  a 
Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  in  History. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

HIS  101 

History  of  Western  Civ.  I 

3     HIS  102 

History  of  Western  Civ.  II 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3     POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3     ENG  105 

The  Research  Paper 

3 

SOC  110 

Anthropology 

3'  MUS230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

_3     PSY 123 
15 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

_3 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

HIS  103 

U.S.  Survey  to  1877 

3     HIS  104 

U.S.  Survey  since  1877 

3 

POL  251 

Law  Seminar  I 

3     POL  252 

Law  Seminar  II 

3 

ENG  266 

Western  World  Literature 

3     ENG  267 

Western  World  Literature 

3 

ENG  112 

Speech  Communication 

3     MTH 100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

HIS  310 

History  of  England 

_3     HIS  311 

History  of  Britain 

J 

15 
JUNIOR 

15 

HIS  305 

Recent  America 

3     HIS  390 

Junior  Research  Seminar 

3 

POL  405 

American  Const.  Law  I 

3     POL  406 

American  Const.  Law  II 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3     HIS  308 

History  of  Soviet  Union 

3 

PHL  260 

Practical  Logic 

3     ENG  203 

Advanced  Expository 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

Writing 

3 

15  '  SCI 

Core  Elective 

3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

18 

SENIOR 

HIS 

Advanced  History  Elective 

3     HIS  306 

Cold  War 

3 

POL  450 

Law  Internship  I 

3     POL  451 

Law  Internship  II 

3 

BUS  352 

Business  Law  I 

3     BUS  353 

Business  Law  II 

3 

ENG 

Advanced  Lit.  Elective 

3     ENG 

Advanced  Lit.  Elective 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

_3     SOC  221 

Cultural  Minorities 

3 

15 

Free  Elective 

J 
18 

45 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Radiologic  Technology  (A.A.S.) 
Major 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 
Degree:  A.A.S.   Radiologic  Technology 
Program  Director:  Gerard  Staats 

College  Misericordia's  Associate  in  Ap- 
plied Sciences  degree  program  in  radio- 
logic technology  is  approved  by  the 
American  Medical  Association  and  its 
accrediting  agencies.  The  program  pro- 
vides training  in  the  application  of  io- 
nizing radiation  to  human  subjects,  and 
prepares  students  to  take  the  American 
Registry  of  Radiologic  Technologists  ex- 
amination in  Radiology. 

The  Associate  degree  program  is  a  two- 
year  curriculum  which  eliminates  much 
of  the  College's  liberal  arts  core.  Many 
graduates  of  hospital-based  radiologic 
technology  programs  find  the  associate 
degree  program  useful  as  post-profes- 
sional training. 

Students  are  required  to  provide  their 
own  transportation  to  and  from  the 
clinical  education  centers.  Students 
must  demonstrate  proficiency  in  mathe- 
matics or  successfully  complete  the  Col- 
lege's developmental  mathematics  pro- 
gram. 

A  2.0  cumulative  grade  point  average  is 
required  of  all  radiologic  technology 
students.  Those  who  fall  below  a  2.0 
must  raise  their  average  during  the  next 
semester  or  be  dismissed  from  the  pro- 
gram. A  student  who  receives  a  grade 
below  "C"  in  any  science  course  must 
repeat  the  course  prior  to  graduation. 
Those  who  receive  a  grade  below  "C"  in 
any  radiologic  technology  course  shall 
be  dismissed  from  the  program.  Stu- 
dents dismissed  for  this  reason  may  re- 
apply for  admission  to  the  program  as 
space  in  the  clinical  setting  allows. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

BIO  127 

Anatomy  &  Physiology 

4 

BIO  128 

Anatomy  &  Physiology 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

RDT  106 

Medical  Terminology 

1 

PHY  101 

Physics  I 

3 

RDT  108 

Rad.  Positioning 

4 

RDT  110 

Positioning  11 

3 

RDT  112 

Methods  of  Patient  Care 

_2 

RTD  122 

Rad.  Technique  II 

2 

16 

RDT  141 

Clinical  Experience  I 

J 
17 

SUMMER  SESSION 

RDT  145 

Clinic  IV 

0 

SOPHOMORE 

PHY  102 

Rad.  Physics 

3 

BIO  415 

Rad.  Biology 

3 

RDT  221 

Spec.  Rad.  Procedures 

2 

SOC110 

Anthropology 

3 

RDT  222 

Rad.  Technique  III 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

RDT  230 

Clinic  III 

3 

RDT  200 

Radiation  Protection 

1 

RDT  235 

Professional  Ethics 

2 

RDT  216 

Seminar 

1 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 

RDT  231 

Clinic  IV 

3 

16 

RDT  247 

Radiologic  Pathology 

J. 

15 

SUMMER  SESSION 

RDT  232 

Clinic  V 

0 

46 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Radiologic  Technology  (B.S.) 

Major 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 
Degree:  B.S. /Radiologic  Technology 
Program  Director:  Gerard  Staats 

College  Misericordia's  Bachelor  of  Sci- 
ence degree  program  in  radiologic  tech- 
nology is  approved  by  the  Pennsyl- 
vania Department  of  Education.  The 
program  provides  training  in  the  appli- 
cation of  ionizing  radiation  to  human 
subjects,  as  well  as  a  background  in  ad- 
ministration and  education.  Students  in 
the  four-year  program  complete  the 
College's  core  curriculum  requirements 
which  provide  an  extensive  liberal  arts 
foundation. 

All  radiologic  technology  majors  must 
provide  their  own  transportation  to  and 
from  the  clinical  education  centers.  Stu- 
dents must  demonstrate  a  proficiency  in 
mathematics  or  successfully  complete 
the  College's  developmental  mathemat- 
ics program. 

A  2.0  cumulative  grade  point  average  is 
required  of  all  students.  Those  who  fall 
below  a  2.0  must  raise  their  average 
during  the  next  semester  or  be  dismissed 
from  the  program.  A  student  who  re- 
ceives a  grade  below  "C"  in  any  science, 
business  or  education  course  must  re- 
peat the  course  prior  to  graduation. 
Those  who  receive  a  grade  below  "C"  in 
any  radiologic  technology  course  shall 
be  dismissed  from  the  program,  and 
may  reapply  for  admission  as  space  in 
the  clinical  setting  allows. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

CHM 

103 

General  Chemistry 

3 

CHM 

104 

General  Chemistry 

3 

MTH  100 

Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

CPS  120 

Introduction  to  Computing 

3 

ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

15 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

J 
15 

SOPHOMORE 

RDT  106 

Medical  Terminology 

1 

RDT  110 

Positioning  II 

3 

RDT  108 

Positioning  I 

4 

RDT  111 

Skull  Positioning 

1 

RDT  112 

Methods  of  Patient  Care 

2 

RDT  112 

Rad.  Technique  II 

2 

RDT  121 

Radiologic  Technique  I 

2 

RDT  141 

Clinical  Experience  I 

1 

BIO  127 

Anatomy  and  Physiology 

4 

BIO  126 

Anatomy  and  Physiology 

3 

MTH  115 

Statistics  I 

J 

PHY  101 

Rad.  Physics 

3 

16 

SOC  110 

Anthropology 

J 

16 

SUMMER 

RDT  145 

Clinic  IV 

0_ 

JUNIOR 

RDT  221 

Special  Rad.  Procedures 

2 

BIO  410 

Rad.  Biology 

3 

RDT  222 

Rad.  Technique  III 

3 

RDT  200 

Radiation  Protection 

1 

RDT  230 

Clinic  III 

3 

RDT  216 

Seminar 

1 

RDT  235 

Professional  Ethics 

2 

RDT  231 

Clinic  IV 

3 

PHY  102 

Rad.  Physics 

3 

RDT  247 

Radiologic  Pathology 

1 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

J 

ENG 

Core  Elective 

3 

16 

POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

J 
15 

SUMMER 

RDT  232 

Clinic  V 

0 

SENIOR 

RDT  448 

Quality  Control 

3 

RDT  444 

Practicum 

3 

PHL101 

Contemporary  Self-images      3 

PHL 

Core  Elective 

3 

EDU  242 

Educational  Foundations 

3 

EDU  342 

Educational  Psychology 

3 

BUS  115 

Economics  I 

3 

BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of 

BUS  352 

Business  Law  I 

3 

Management 

3 

MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

J 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3 

18 

Free  Elective 

18 

47 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


School  Nurse 

Certification 

Division  of  Education 

Degree:  Provides  school  nurse  certification 

for  graduates  of  BSN  programs. 
Program  Director:  Martha  Kokinda 

The  school  nurse  certification  program 
at  College  Misericordia  is  a  32-credit 
curriculum  which  meets  the  require- 
ments for  Pennsylvania  School  Nurse 
Certification. 

Through  a  sequence  of  courses  in  edu- 
cation, psychology  and  sociology,  grad- 
uate nurses  are  prepared  to  meet  the 
health  needs  of  school  students  of  all 
ages.  The  program  requires  an  8-credit 
school  nurse  practicum,  NSG  482. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


EDU  242  Educational  Foundations 

EDU  342  Educational  Psychology 

EDU  350  Teaching  Learning  Strategies 

PSY  275  Child  and  Adolescent  Psychology 

SOC110  Anthropology 

PSY  123  Introduction  to  Psychology 

SOC321  The  Family 

SOC  221  Cultural  Minorities 


Clinical  Experience  Requirement: 
NSG  482    School  Nurse  Practicum 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
24 


_8 
32 


48 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Social  Work 

Major 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 
Degree:  Bachelor  of  Social  Work 
Program  Director:  Dennis  Fisher 


The  objective  of  College  Misericordia's 
social  work  program  is  to  provide  stu- 
dents with  the  knowledge,  skills  and 
value  orientation  needed  to  practice  so- 
cial work  at  the  baccalaureate  level.  To 
this  end,  the  program  offers  an  inte- 
grated body  of  knowledge,  both  theo- 
retical and  practical.  Field  instruction 
experience  provides  a  means  of  utilizing 
that  knowledge. 

Field  instruction  is  offered  in  a  variety 
of  settings,  including  both  public  and 
voluntary  agencies.  It  is  a  structured  ed- 
ucational experience  in  social  work 
practice  which  enables  students  to  inte- 
grate the  information  learned  in  the 
classroom.  Students  learn  about  the 
structure  and  operation  of  social  work 
agencies  and  become  oriented  to  actual 
practice  situations. 

Before  students  may  enroll  in  field  in- 
struction they  must  have  successfully 
completed  a  sequence  of  social  work 
courses;  have  a  grade  point  average  of 
2.5  in  the  major;  and  have  a  cumulative 
average  of  2.0. 

Students  must  repeat  a  major  course  in 
which  a  grade  below  "C"  is  received. 
Transportation  to  and  from  field  place- 
ments is  the  student's  responsibility. 

College  Misericordia's  social  work  pro- 
gram is  accredited  by  the  Council  on 
Social  Work  Education.  Graduates  may 
be  eligible  for  advanced  standing  in 
nearly  thirty  graduate  schools  of  social 
work  throughout  the  country. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 

SOC  110 

Anthropology 

3     SOC  122 

Social  Problems 

3 

PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3     PSY  275 

Child  &  Adolescent  Psych. 

3 

ENG  103 

Composition 

3     MTH  100  Mathematical  Perspectives 

3 

HIS 

Core  Elective 

3     HIS 

Core  Elective 

3 

SCI 

Core  Elective 

_3     SCI 
15 

Core  Elective 

15 

SOPHOMORE 

SWK  261 

Intro,  to  Social  Welfare 

3     SWK  252 

Soc.  Wei.  Pol.  &  Serv. 

3 

SOC  321 

The  Family 

3     SOC  221 

Cultural  Minorities 

3 

PHL  101 

Contemporary  Self-images 

3     MTH  115 

Basic  Statistics  I 

3 

ENG 

Core  Literature  Elective 

3     ENG 

Core  Literature  Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3     ART  161 

Art  Appreciation 

3 

15     PHL 

Core  Elective 

J 
18 

JUNIOR 

SWK  353 

Soc.  Work  Methods  and 

SWK  354 

Soc.  Work  Methods  and 

Processes  I 

3 

Processes  II 

3 

SWK  232 

Research  Methods 

3     SWK  371 

Field  Instruction  I 

3 

GER241 

Intro,  to  Social  Gerontol. 

3  -  SWK  474 

Field  Instruction  Seminar 

0 

SWK  385 

Communication  Skills 

3     SWK 

Elective 

3 

RLS 

Core  Elective 

3     MUS  230 

Music  Appreciation 

3 

ENG  203 

Adv.  Expository  Writing 

_3     PSY  430 
18 

SENIOR 

Abnormal  Psychology 

15 

SWK  475 

Field  Instruction  II 

3     SWK  476 

Field  Instruction  III 

3 

SWK  474 

Field  Instruction  Seminar 

0     SWK  474 

Field  Instruction  Seminar 

0 

HIS  272 

Fascism,  Socialism  and 

SWK  452 

Adaptive  Behavior 

3 

Capitalism 

3     POL  100 

American  National  Govt. 

3 

Free  Electives 

11 
17 

Free  Electives 

_6 
15 

40 


The  Curricula 


Majors,  Specializations  and 
Certifications 


Special  Education 

Major 

Division  of  Education 

Degree:  B.S.  Special  Education 

Program  Director:  Molly  Vitale 

College  Misericordia  offers  a  major 
course  of  study  in  special  education 
which  leads  to  a  Bachelor  of  Science  de- 
gree and  a  Pennsylvania  teaching  certif- 
icate in  special  education. 

Graduates  are  prepared  to  teach  indi- 
viduals who  are  mentally  retarded, 
learning  disabled,  socially  or  emotion- 
ally disturbed,  physically  handicapped, 
or  multiply  handicapped. 

In  addition  to  the  College's  core  require- 
ments, the  special  education  curriculum 
includes  courses  in  general  education, 
pre-teaching  areas,  professional  studies 
and  field  experiences.  The  curriculum 
also  provides  students  with  a  broad 
background  in  the  theory,  methods  and 
practice  of  special  education. 


EDU  242 
ENG  103 
PSY  123 
ENG  112 
PHL  101 
PHE 


SED  240 
SED  485 
EDU  366 
PHE  305 
BIO  103 
ENG  247 


EDU  368 
SED  340 
EDU  485 
HIS  103 
ART  161 
RLS 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


FRESHMAN 


Educational  Foundations 
Composition 

Introduction  to  Psychology 
Speech  Communication 
Contemporary  Self-Images 
Physical  Education  Elective 


PSY  275 
SED  231 
MTH100 
POL  100 
RLS 
PHE 


Characteristics  MPH  I 
S.T./Policy  &  Procedure 
Curriculum  in  Math. 
Adapted  Physical  Education 
General  Biology  I 
American  Literature  I 
Field  Experience 


SOPHOMORE 

4     SED  241 


SED  485 
EDU  342 
SOC  110 
BIO  104 
ENG  248 


Teaching  of  Reading 
Characteristics  MPH  II 
ST. /Elective 
U.S.  History  I 
Art  Appreciation 
Core  Elective 
Field  Experience 


JUNIOR 

3     EDU  205 


SED  341 
SED  260 

HIS  104 
SED  343 


3 

3 

3 
_0 
16  +  SED485 


Child  &  Adolescent  Psych. 
Exceptional  Children 
Mathematical  Perspectives 
American  National  Govt. 
Core  Elective 

Physical  Education  Elective 
Field  Experience 


Strategies  MPH  1 
ST.   Elective 
Educational  Psychology 
Anthropology 
General  Biology  II 
American  Literature  II 
Field  Experience 


3 

3 

3 

3 
_0 
16  + 


Correction  of  Communication 


Disorders 
Strategies  MPH  II 
Classroom  Management 
U.S.  History  II 
Diagnosis  of  Learning 
Problems 
ST.  Elective 
Field  Experience 


_0 
16  + 


SED  472     Issues  in  Special  Educ. 

EDU  369    Children's  Literature 

SED  372     Vocational  Hahilitation 

SED  485     ST. /Elective 

PHL  Core  Elective 

CPS  120     Introduction  to  Computing 

Senior  Seminar 
MUS  230    Music  Appreciation 

Field  Experience 


SENIOR 

2  SED  495 

3  SED  495 
3 

3 

3 

0 

3 
_0 
17  + 


Student  Teaching 

Seminar 

Free  Elective 


9 

0 

J 

12 


'Between  -i  and  S  Special  Topic  (ST)  Credits  are  required 


50 


The  Curricula 

Minor  Programs 


Accounting  Minor 

Division  of  Business  Administration 


Minors  are  focused  programs  of  study  which  involve  specific  clusters  of 
courses  around  a  general  area  of  study.  Minors  are  not  associated  with 
any  particular  degree  program  and  are  therefore  open  to  all  interested 
students. 


The  accounting  minor  provides 
students  with  the  theories  and  systems 
necessary  to  set  up,  maintain  and  audit 
books  and  accounts.  A  minor  in 
accounting  may  be  pursued  by 
students  in  any  major  degree  program. 
The  minor  is  especially  pertinent  to 
such  majors  as  information  systems, 
computer  science  and  mathematics. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

BUS  120  Principles  of  Accounting  I  3 

BUS  121  Principles  of  Accounting  II  3 

BUS  220  Intermediate  Accounting  I  3 

BUS  221  Intermediate  Accounting  II  3 

BUS  323  Cost  Accounting  3 

BUS  422  Federal  Tax  Accounting  3 

BUS  423  Auditing  J 

21 


Biology  Minor 


Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 


The  minor  in  biology  may  be  pursued 
by  any  student  with  an  interest  in  the 
natural  sciences.  The  19-20  credit 
curriculum  offers  a  broad  background 
in  the  origin,  growth,  structure  and 
reproduction  of  living  matter  in  its 
many  varied  forms. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


BIO  101 

BIO  102 
BIO  251 

BIO  241 


BIO  322 

BIO  343 
BIO  346 


Botany  and  Introductory 

Biological  Principles  4 

Zoology  4 

Comparative  Anatomy  and 

Histotechnique  I  4 

Genetics  4 

One    (1)    course    selected    from    the    following 

courses:  3-4 

Comparative  Embryology  of 

Vertebrates  (3) 

General  Microbiology  (4) 

General  Physiology  (4)   

19-20 


Chemistry  Minor 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

An  understanding  of  chemistry  can  be 
advantageous  to  a  liberally  educated 
individual  in  a  highly  technological 
society.  Students  who  major  in  biology, 
nursing,  occupational  therapy  or 
radiologic  technology  may  find  the 
chemistry  minor  particularly 
appropriate. 


SUGGESTED  COURSt  SEQUENCE 


CHM  133  Chemical  Principles 

4 

CHM  134  Chemical  Principles 

4 

CHM  243  Organic  Chemistry 

4 

CHM  244  Organic  Chemistry 

4 

CHM  343  Physical  Chemistry  I 

(4) 

OR 

3-4 

CHM  353  Biochemistry 

(3) 

19-20 


51 


The  Curricula 

Minor  Programs 


Computer  Science  Minor 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 


In  today's  electronic  world,  a 
background  in  computer  science  is  a 
highly  marketable  asset.  The  computer 
science  minor  may  supplement  a  major 
in  any  other  field,  depending  on  the 
student's  interests  and  career 
objectives.  Business  administration, 
education,  mathematics  and  social 
work  majors  frequently  follow  the 
minor  program  in  computer  science. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

CPS  120     Introduction  to  Computing  3 

CPS  121     Computer  Programming  3 

Two  (2)  courses  selected  from:  6 

CPS  221     Computer  Systems  (3) 

CPS  222     Computer  Organization  (3) 

CPS  231     File  Processing  (3) 

Nine  (9)  additional  credits  in  approved  upper  di- 
vision 9 
Computer  Science  courses  (twelve  [  12]  additional 
credits  if  exempted  from  CPS  120). 

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English  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 


The  study  of  English  provides  students 
with  a  comprehensive  knowledge  of 
the  language  and  its  literature. 
Students  in  any  major  program  can 
apply  the  skills  learned  through  the 
English  minor  to  both  personal  and 
professional  goals.  The  minor 
emphasizes  an  understanding  of 
literary  forms  and  the  clear  articulation 
of  ideas  in  writing. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

ENG221    Major  British  Writers 
ENG  222    Major  British  Writers 

OR 
ENG  247    American  Literature 
ENG  248    American  Literature 

OR 
ENG  266    Western  World  Literature 
ENG  267    Western  World  Literature 
ENG  105    Research  Paper  (3)') 

OR  >    3 

ENG  203    Advanced  Expository  Prose  (3)J 

Nine  (9)  credits  of  Advanced  Literature  Electives9 

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Minor  Programs 


Gerontology  Minor 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 

As  the  study  of  aging  is  today's  society 
gerontology  has  direct  applications  to 
a  number  of  major  fields  of  study. 
Gerontology  is  most  often  associated 
with  the  helping  professions,  including 
nursing,  occupational  therapy,  music 
therapy  and  social  work. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


GER  241 

Introduction  to 

Social  Gerontology 

3 

GER  276 

Psychology  of  Aging 

3 

GER  306 

Health  and  Physiology 

of  Aging 

3 

GER  375 

Aging  Policies  and  Programs 

3 

Gerontology  Elective 

J 
15 

History  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 


The  study  of  history  has  been  one  of 
man's  most  favored  pursuits  since  the 
beginning  of  recorded  time.  The 
history  minor  may  be  taken  in 
conjunction  with  any  degree  program 
to  broaden  one's  world  perspective, 
foster  critical  judgment,  cultivate  the 
ability  to  reason  and  develop 
intellectual  growth. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

HIS  101      History  of  Western 
Civilization  I 
History  of  Western 

Civilization  II  (3) , 

OR 

U.S.  Survey  to  1877  (3)' 

U.S.  Survey  Since  1877  (3), 

Twelve  (12)  credits  of  Advanced  History  Elec- 
tives  12 

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HIS  102 


HIS  103 
HIS  104 


Legal  Assistant  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 

Designed  to  prepare  students  for  work 
in  the  legal  profession,  the  legal 
assistant  minor  provides  a  strong 
background  in  the  legal  system,  the 
courts,  civil  procedure,  and  research. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


POL  251  Law  Seminar  I 

POL  252  Law  Seminar  II 

POL  405  American  Constitutional  Law  I 

POL  406  American  Constitutional  Law  II 

POL  450  Law  Internship  I 

POL  451  Law  Internship  II 

SWK385  Communication  Skills 


3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
3 
J 
21 


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Minor  Programs 


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Management  Minor 

Division  of  Business  Administration 

A  minor  in  management  may  be  a 
useful  adjunct  to  many  areas  of  study 
including  business  administration, 
computer  science,  information 
systems,  education  and  any  of  the 
helping  professions.  The  management 
minor  offers  experience  in  a  wide  range 
of  managerial  practices:  accounting, 
marketing,  financial  management, 
personnel  administration  and  labor 
relations. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


BUS  115 

Principles  of  Economics  I 

3 

BUS  120 

Principles  of  Accounting  I 

3 

BUS  170 

Marketing  I 

3 

BUS  280 

Fundamentals  of  Management 

3 

BUS  371 

Business  Finance 

3 

BUS  390 

Human  Relations  in 

Management 

3 

BUS  116 

Principles  of  Economics  11 

J 
21 

Mathematics  Minor 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

The  computer  revolution  and  the 
growing  reliance  on  statistics  and 
quantitative  research  have  broadened 
the  application  of  mathematical 
principles.  The  physical  sciences,  as 
well  as  the  behavioral  and  social 
sciences  fields,  have  need  for 
individuals  with  experience  in 
mathematics.  The  minor  program  in 
mathematics  exposes  students  to  both 
classical  and  contemporary 
mathematical  techniques. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

MTH  151   Analytic  Geometry  and 

Calculus  I  4 

MTH  152  Analytic  Geometry  and 

Calculus  II  4 

MTH  215  Mathematical  Statistics  3 

Three  (3)  courses  selected  from:  9-10 

MTH  225  Analytic  Geometry  and 

Calculus  III  (4) 
MTH  241  Linear  Algebra  (31 
MTH  244  Set  Theory  and  Logic  (3) 
MTH  321  Applications  of  Mathematics  (3) 
MTH  351  Geometry  (3)   


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Philosophy  Minor 

Division  of  Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy 

The  minor  program  in  philosophy 
offers  students  the  opportunity  for 
intellectual  liberation  and  refinement. 
The  18-credit  curriculum  explores 
philosophical  problems  from  a  variety 
of  standpoints  and  in  so  doing,  it 
fosters  critical  judgment,  refines 
convictions,  promotes  the  search  for 
truth  and  encourages  acceptance  of 
many  different  modes  of  thought. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

PHL  101     Contemporary  Self-Images  3 

PHL225     Ethics  3 

PHL  257     Philosophy  of  Religion  3 

PHL  260    Practical  Logic  3 

PHL  290    Philosophy  of  Person  3 

Elective  Course 

OR  3 
PHL  480     Independent  Study 

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Minor  Programs 


Political  Science  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 


The  political  science  minor  offers 
students  interested  in  law,  politics  or 
government  a  useful  foundation  in 
these  areas. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


POL  100 

American  National  Government 

3 

POL  251 

Law  Seminar  I 

3 

POL  252 

Law  Seminar  II 

3 

POL  315 

Communism:  Revolutionary 

Theory  and  Practice 

3 

POL  405 

American  Constitutional  Law  I 

3 

POL  406 

American  Constitutional  Law  II 

3 

POL  480 

Independent  Study 

J 
21 

Psychology  Minor 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 


The  psychology  minor  can  be  a 
meaningful  adjunct  to  any  major,  but  is 
especially  pertinent  to  the  study  and 
practice  of  education,  nursing, 
occupational  therapy,  business 
administration,  music  therapy  and 
social  work.  Focusing  on  the  origins, 
development,  modification,  and 
implications  of  human  behavior,  the 
study  of  psychology  has  numerous 
applications  to  personal  and 
professional  life. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


PSY  123 

Introduction  to  Psychology 

3 

PSY  232 

Research  Methods 

3 

PSY  275 

Child  and  Adolescent 

Psychology 

3 

PSY  430 

Abnormal  Psychology 

3 

Elective  Psychology  Course 

15 

Religious  Studies  Minor 

Division  of  Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy 

The  religious  studies  curriculum 
acquaints  students  with  the  richness  of 
religious  experience.  The  program 
explores  the  origins  of  Christianity,  its 
doctrinal  development  and  offers  a 
foundation  for  making  ethical 
decisions. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

RLS  100  Biblical  Studies 

RLS  101  Catholic  Teaching 

RLS  103  Moral  Theology 

RLS  104  World  Religions 

RLS  132  Church  History  (3) 

OR 

RLS  280  Independent  Study  (3) 


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Minor  Programs 


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Russian  Area  Studies  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 

The  minor  program  in  Russian  Area 
Studies  provides  students  with  an 
historical  perspective  of  the  Soviet 
Union  as  a  nation.  The  study  of  more 
than  1100  years  of  Russian  history 
provides  insight  into  past  and  current 
soviet  foreign  policy,  communism, 
economics  and  culture. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 


HIS  101 

History  oi  Western 

Civilization 

3 

HIS  102 

History  of  Western 

Civilization 

3 

HIS  210 

History  of  Comparative 

Economics 

3 

HIS  307 

History  of  Russia 

3 

HIS  308 

History  of  Soviet  Russia 

3 

POL  315 

Communism:  Revolutionary 

Theory  and  Practice 

J 
18 

Writing  Minor 

Division  of  Humanities 

The  writing  minor  provides  students 
with  a  variety  of  experiences  in  the 
written  expression  of  ideas.  The 
program  is  based  on  the  correct  and 
effective  use  of  the  language  and  offers 
both  creative  and  practical 
applications  of  writing  skill.  The  value 
of  writing  ability  to  any  endeavor 
cannot  be  underestimated. 


SUGGESTED  COURSE  SEQUENCE 

ENG  103    Composition  3 

ENG105    The  Research  Paper  3 

ENG  203    Advanced  Composition  3 

ENG  318    The  Study  of  Language  3 

Six  (6)  credits  of  elective  courses  selected  from  the 
following:  6 

ENG  106    Speech  Communication  (3) 

ENG  339    Technical  Writing  (3) 

ENG  341    Imaginative  Writing  (3) 

ENG  343    Writing  for  Media  (3) 

ENG  470    Internship  (3-6) 

Internship  may  be  taken  for  3-6  credits  and  in- 
volves  practical    experience    writing    for    local 
newspapers,  public  relations  offices,  etc. 
BUS  110     Business  Communication  (3) 

CPS  120     Introduction  to  Computing  (3) 

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Elective  Areas  of  Study 


Elective  courses  provide  a  variety  of  experiences  in  the  liberal  arts  and 
may  be  taken  by  any  interested  student  whose  curriculum  allows  for 
such  electives. 

The  elective  areas  of  study  are  not  related  to  any  specific  degree 
program,  that  is,  one  cannot  pursue  a  major,  minor,  specialization  or 
certification  in  any  of  the  programs  described  in  this  section.  However, 
coursework  in  these  areas  can  contribute  significantly  to  a  student's 
education.  Some  of  the  courses  in  each  of  the  following  programs  are 
called  for  in  the  course  sequences  of  various  majors.  Others  are  part  of 
the  College's  core  curriculum. 

Descriptions  of  the  courses  offered  in  the  elective  areas  of  study  may  be 
found  under  the  section  headed  Course  Descriptions. 

/^Yt  ^he  philosophy  of  the  art  department  is  based  on  the  belief  that  all 

individuals  are  innately  creative,  and  that  they  have  a  need  to  express 
that  creativity.  Creative  outlets  take  many  forms,  one  of  which  is  artistic 
endeavor. 

Both  beginning  and  advanced  artists  can  choose  from  many  different 
programs,  some  theoretical  and  others  practical.  Courses  address  such 
areas  as  drawing,  painting,  graphics,  sculpture,  illustration,  ceramics, 
weaving,  metalsmithing,  enameling,  printmaking,  photography,  art 
history,  art  appreciation,  and  contemporary  art. 

ART  161,  Art  Appreciation,  is  part  of  the  core  curriculum. 

GeOSraohv  Geography  examines  the  inter-relationships  of  people  and  their 

environment.  We  are  directly  and  indirectly  affected  by  our  environment 
at  any  given  moment,  by  weather,  solar  radiation,  earthquakes,  floods, 
or  a  walk  through  a  rain  forest  or  desert. 

Human  beings  play  a  large  part  in  this  relationship  through  such  actions 
as  leveling  or  planting  forests,  building  cities,  draining  swamps, 
establishing  national  boundaries,  and  polluting  the  air,  water  and  land. 

The  study  of  the  fit  between  man  and  his  ecosphere  can  provide  a  greater 
understanding  of  ourselves,  our  fellow  man,  and  the  earth  on  which  we 
live. 

Physical  Education        Since  classical  times,  physical  fitness  has  been  known  to  play  a  part  in 

the  development  of  whole,  healthy  individuals. 

The  physical  education  department  offers  a  wide  range  of  physical 
activities,  from  archery  and  badminton  to  skiing  and  volleyball.  The 
courses  are  intended  to  develop  and  maintain  students'  lifetime  sports 
skills,  and  impress  students  with  the  importance  of  sport  and  exercise  in 
daily  life. 

Four  credit  hours  of  elective  physical  education  courses  may  be  applied 
toward  graduation. 


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Elective  Areas  of  Study 


PhvsicS  Physics  is  perhaps  the  most  basic  of  the  sciences.  It  impacts  directly  on 

the  study  of  biology  or  chemistry  and  can  be  a  useful  adjunct  to  the 
study  of  mathematics. 

The  physics  department  offers  courses  for  science  majors  and  for 
students  in  some  of  the  preprofessional  programs,  such  as  medical 
technology  and  radiologic  technology.  Physics  courses  may  also  enrich 
the  education  of  humanities  majors. 

The  core  curriculum  science  requirement  may  be  filled  by  any  physics 
course  (with  the  exception  of  PHY  101/102)  for  which  the  prerequisites 
have  been  met. 

Sociolo£V  Sociology  is  the  study  of  the  origin,  development,  organization  and 

functioning  of  human  society.  No  one  exists  outside  of  a  social  system,  so 
it  is  easy  to  understand  how  sociology  can  relate  to  any  academic 
program. 

The  courses  offered  by  the  sociology  department  explore  such  subjects  as 
anthropology,  social  problems,  cultural  minorities,  the  family  and 
research  methods.  A  background  in  sociology  can  broaden  one's 
perspective  of  the  world,  can  promote  objectivity,  and  develop  an 
accepting  attitude  with  regard  to  different  peoples  and  their  ways  of  life. 


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Art  (ART)  1^1  Principles  of  Design  3  credits 

Principles  and  elements  of  design  applied  to  problems  requiring 
primarily  two-dimensional  solutions.  Varied  use  of  media. 

102  Three  Dimensional  Design  3  credits 

Design  principles  applied  to  positive  and  negative  space  in  three 
dimensions  using  a  variety  of  materials. 

103  Drawing  and  Composition  3  credits 

Drawing  skills  developed  through  the  use  of  various  media.  Right 
brain  perception  and  composition  in  sketching  is  stressed. 

124  Fundamentals  of  Painting  3  credits 

Techniques  of  painting  in  oil  and/or  mixed  media  with  stress  on  color 
theory  and  composition. 

131  Graphics  I  3  credits 

Principles  of  graphic  design  with  emphasis  on  the  development  of 
technical  abilities  and  critical  evaluation  of  graphic  work. 

161  Art  Appreciation  3  credits 

A  survey  of  art  from  primitive  to  modern  times. 

203  Drawing  II  3  credits 

A  continuation  of  the  drawing  process  begun  in  ART  103.  Right  brain 
exercises,  creativity  stimulation  and  use  of  advanced  drawing 
processes  are  stressed. 
Prerequisite:  ART  103. 

204  Figure  Drawing  3  credits 

Drawing  and  painting  the  human  figure  using  various  media.  Live 
models  in  action  and  repose  emphasize  proportion  and  anatomy. 
Prerequisite:  ART  103  or  permission  of  instructor. 

215  Illustration  3  credits 

Unique  solutions  to  problems  in  illustration,  including  medical,  book, 

fashion,  architectural,  children's  and  others. 

Prerequisite:  ART  103,  ART  203,  or  permission  of  instructor 

220  Weaving  I  3  credits 

Introduction  to  off-loom  techniques:  tablet  weaving,  twining,  frome 
loom,  inkle  weaving  and  inkle  pick-up. 

223  Graphics  II  3  credits 

A  continuation  of  portfolio  preparation  and  problem  solving  in  the 
graphics  field. 
Prerequisite:  ART  131. 

224  Graphics  HI  3  credits 

Beginning  preparation  for  a  professional  career  in  graphics. 
Prerequisites:  ART  131,  ART  223. 

225/226       Ceramics  I  3  credits  each 

Processes  in  handbuilt  and  wheelthrown  pottery  developed.  Various 
glazing  and  decorating  techniques  studied. 


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Art  (ART) 


231/232 
237/238 

241/242 

243/244 


252/253 


255/256 


257/258 


302/303 


304 


320 


325/326 


Metalsmithing  I  3  credits  each 

Design  and  techniques  in  the  execution  of  holloware  and  jewelry. 

Enameling  I  3  credits  each 

Technical  processes,  execution,  experimentation  and  expression 
through  enameling  media. 


Watercolor  I 

Techniques  of  watercolor  studied. 
Prerequisites:  ART  103,  ART  124. 


3  credits  each 


Painting  II  3  credits  each 

Exploration  of  painting  processes  in  use  of  media  and  in  translation  of 
feelings  and  ideas  into  images  and  color.  Introduction  to  pastel 
painting  as  well  as  use  of  oils  and  acrylics. 
Prerequisite:  ART  124. 

Printmaking  3  credits  each 

Fundamentals  of  woodcut,  intaglio,  lithography,  serigraphy, 
embossing  and  collagraphy,  with  emphasis  on  the  creative  and 
experimental  possibilities. 

History  of  Art  I  and  II  3  credits  each 

History  of  Western  art  from  the  Neolithic  to  the  Gothic  period  and 
from  the  Renaissance  to  the  Modern  period. 

Sculpture  I  3  credits  each 

Three  dimensional  approach  to  concept,  image  and  form.  Exploration 

of  spatial  relationship,  color,  surface  and  light.  Craftsmanship 

emphasized. 

Prerequisite:  ART  103  or  ART  102. 

Drawing  III  3  credits  each 

Development  of  a  sensitivity  and  skill  in  drawing  and  creating 
personal  original  statements.  Problem  solving  with  multi-media. 
Prerequisite:  ART  103,  ART  203. 

Figure  Drawing  II  3  credits 

An  intense  study  of  drawing  and  painting  the  human  figure. 
Prerequisite:  ART  204. 

Weaving  II  3  credits 

Continuation  of  off-loom  construction  including  tapestry,  lace 
weaves,  double  weaves  and  basketry. 
Prerequisite:  ART  220. 

Ceramics  II  3  credits  each 

Wheelthrowing  and  handbuilding  clay  pieces,  including  raku  and 
other  firing  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  ART  225  226. 


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Art  (ART) 


331/332 


335 


337/338 


341/342 


343/344 


352/353 


357/358 


365 


402/403 

413 

425/426 


Metalsmithing  II  3  credits  each 

Advanced  studio  experience  in  jewelry  and  holloware.  The  art  of 
adornment  and  its  relationship  to  the  human  form  are  studied. 
Prerequisite:  ART  231/232. 


Photography 

Fundamentals  of  photographic  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  ART  101  or  permission  of  instructor. 


3  credits 


Enameling  II  3  credits  each 

Further  study  of  transparent  and  opaque  enamels  and  cloisonne 

technique. 

Prerequisite:  ART  237/238. 

Watercolor  II  3  credits  each 

Continued  development  of  watercolor  processes  with  a  more  complex 
approach  to  subject  matter  and  composition. 
Prerequisite:  ART  241/242. 

Painting  III  3  credits  each 

Exploration  of  new  painting  media  combined  with  traditional 
techniques.  Development  of  personal  statements  encouraged. 
Prerequisites:  ART  124,  ART  243/244. 

Printmaking  II  3  credits  each 

Further  exploration  into  the  unlimited  possibilities  of  printmaking. 
Prerequisite:  ART  252/253. 

Sculpture  II  3  credits  each 

Concentration  on  contemporay  sculpting  materials  and  advanced 

techniques. 

Prerequisites:  ART  257/258. 

Elementary  Art  Methods  3  credits 

A  course  based  on  the  aesthetics  and  philosophy  of  humanistic 
education  as  meeting  the  self-expressive  needs  of  children.  Weekly 
sessions  are  divided  into  lectures  and  direct  hands-on  experience.  The 
class  promotes  understanding  of  the  art  processes  children  need,  and 
develops  empathy  for  their  art  through  experience  with  similar 
methods. 

Drawing  IV  3  credits  each 

More  experimentation  and  expansion  in  personal  drawing  statements. 
Prerequisites:  ART  103,  ART  203,  ART  302/303. 

Art  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

Ceramics  III  3  credits  each 

Handbuilding  technique  employed  in  creating  sculptural  forms  using 

low-fire  glazes. 

Prerequisites:  ART  225/226,  ART  325/326. 


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Art  (ART)  431/432       Metalsmithing  III  3  credits  each 

A  professional  approach  to  personal  involvement  with  metal  as  a 

creative  medium. 

Prerequisites:  ART  231/232,  ART  331/332. 

435  Photography  II  3  credits 

Applications  of  methods  of  sensitivity  to  subject  matter;  advanced 
darkroom  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  ART  335. 

437/438       Enameling  III  3  credits  each 

Execution  of  various  enameling  techniques  and  development  of 

individual  style. 

Prerequisites:  ART  237/238,  ART  337/338. 

443/444       Painting  IV  3  credits  each 

Selected  problems  in  creative  painting  processes  with  emphasis  on 
individual  style  and  intensive  media  experiences. 
Prerequisites:  ART  124,  ART  243/244,  ART  343/344. 

450  Contemporary  Art  3  credits 

Painting,  sculpture,  architecture  and  aesthetics  of  the  present  day 
studied. 
Prerequisites:  ART  225/226,  ART  255/256. 

452/453       Printmaking  III  3  credits  each 

In  depth  involvement  with  multi-process  personal  graphic  statements. 
Prerequisites:  ART  252/253,  ART  352/353. 

457/458       Sculpture  III  3  credits  each 

A  continued  emphasis  on  understanding  of  form  in  space  using  varied 
traditional  and  contemporary  sculpture  media. 
Prerequisites:  ART  257/258,  ART  357  358. 

462  Selected  Studies  in  the  History  of  Art  3  credits 

In  depth  study  of  one  or  more  artists  or  of  a  selected  period  or 
movement  in  the  history  of  art.  Selections  may  be  announced  by 
instructor  or  requested  by  students. 
Prerequisites:  ART  161,  ART  255/256,  or  permission  of  instructor 

470  Introduction  to  Art  Therapy  3  credits 

A  basic  investigation  of  art  therapy  principles,  the  techniques  used  by 
therapists,  and  the  resources  available  to  the  field. 

490  Independent  Study  in  Art  3  credits 

Independent  study  under  a  contract  agreement  in  an  area  chosen  by 
student  with  the  direction  of  an  art  department  faculty  member.  The 
course  may  be  taken  only  during  the  senior  year  and  with  the 
permission  of  the  instructor. 


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Biology  (BIO)  101  General  Botany  and  Biological  Principles  4  credits 

Introductory  principles  of  biology  and  a  study  of  the  plant  kingdom 
from  thallophytes  to  spermatophytes.  Field  studies  of  local  plant 
communities.  Introduction  to  plant  anatomy,  taxonomy  and  ecology. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

102  General  Zoology  4  credits 

Zoological  principles  and  their  implications  in  the  animal  kingdom. 

Ecological  and  evolutionary  tendencies  of  major  vertebrate  and 

invertebrate  groups  with  consideration  of  anatomy  and  physiology  of 

representatives. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

103/104       General  Biology  3  credits  each 

The  study  of  the  fundamental  principles  and  modern  theories  of 
biology.  Emphasis  on  the  value  of  biology  in  relation  to  humans. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

127/128       Anatomy  and  Physiology  4  credits  each 

A  general  introduction  to  the  fields  of  human  anatomy  and 
physiology.  Particular  emphasis  on  the  study  of  the  skeletal  system. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

131  Field  Biology  3  credits 

Familiarization  with  local  plants  and  animals  based  on  actual  field 
observation  and  collection.  Includes  sampling  of  forest,  field  and 
pond  habitats. 
Lecture  and  field  work:  3  hours. 

150  Introduction  to  Medical  Technology  1  credit 

A  familiarization  with  theory  and  laboratory  practices  in  the  field  of 
medical  technology.  Laboratory  and  classroom  experiences. 

203  General  Survey  of  Biology  3  credits 

A  general  study  of  basic  biological  phenomena  and  principles  to  help 
students  understand  current  advances  in  biology  related  to  their 
personal  lives. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

205  Anatomy  and  Physiology  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  anatomy  and  physiology  of  the  human  body 
Lecture:  3  hours. 

211/212       Anatomy  and  Physiology  4  credits  each 

A  detailed  study  of  the  structure  and  function  of  the  human  body. 
Emphasis  on  physiological  phenomena  and  concepts. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

219/220       Anatomy  and  Physiology  3  credits  each 

An  integrated  study  of  human  anatomy  and  physiology  which 
addresses  the  specific  needs  of  occupational  therapy  students.  Stresses 
the  anatomical  details  of  the  musculature,  innervation  and  vascular 
supply  of  the  various  body  regions. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 


Course  Descriptions 


Biology  (BIO)  221  Comparative  Anatomy  and  Vertebrates  4  credits 

A  comparative  study  of  the  organs  and  organ  systems  ot  the 
vertebrate  classes  with  stress  on  human  anatomy. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

227  Bacteriology  4  credits 

General  morphology  and  physiology  of  bacteria,  yeasts,  molds  and 
viruses.  Study  of  infection  and  immunity.  Special  studies  of  foods, 
water  and  sewage  with  reference  to  health  and  sanitation. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

241  Genetics  4  credits 

A  detailed  study  of  the  principles  of  heredity.  Both  molecular  and 
classical  genetics  are  covered  in  depth. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

243  General  Microbiology  4  credits 

Fundamental  principles  and  techniques  of  microbiology,  including 
general  morphology,  ecology  and  physiology  of  micro-organisms, 
methods  of  study,  identification,  destruction  and  control. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

262  Radiation  Biology  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  effects  of  ionizing  radiation  on  living  matter:  changes  in 
the  biochemistry,  micro-  and  macro-morphology,  genetics  and 
embryology  which  are  produced  by  ionizing  radiation. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

322  Comparative  Embryology  of  Vertebrates  3  credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  development  of  the  vertebrates. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisites:  BIO  102,  BIO  221,  BIO  241. 

346  General  Physiology  4  credits 

A  detailed  study  of  the  functions  of  the  muscular,  nervous,  endocrine, 

cardiovascular,  respiratory  and  excretory  systems.  Laboratory 

experiments  deal  with  the  physiology  of  humans  and  lower 

vertebrates. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 

360  Immunology  1  credit 

Fundamentals  of  immunology,  including  definitions  and  relationships 
of  antigens  and  antibodies. 

413  Biology  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community 

415  Human  Genetics  3  credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  the  genetics  of  human  populations.  Topics 

discussed  include  mutations,  environmental  effects  on  mutation  rates, 

polygenic  inheritance  and  genetic  counseling. 

Lecture:  3  hours. 

Prerequisite:  BIO  241  or  equivalent. 


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Biology  (BIO)  420  Histotechnique  4  credits 

A  microscopic  study  of  the  fundamental  tissues  and  organs  of 

animals.  Methods  used  in  the  preparation  of  tissues  for  microscopic 

study. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  4  hours. 

Prerequisite:  BIO  221  or  equivalent. 

425  Ecology  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  relationships  between  plants,  animals  and  other 
components  of  the  total  environment. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

435  Cell  Biology  3  credits 

A  detailed  study  of  the  morphology  and  physiology  of  cells.  Special 
emphasis  is  placed  on  the  inter-relationships  between  molecular 
structure  and  cell  function. 
Prerequisites:  BIO  241,  CHM  353  (may  be  taken  concurrently). 

475  Instrumentation  and  Technique  3  credits 

Provides  students  with  an  understanding  of  selected  instruments  and 

techniques  currently  used  in  biological  research  and  medical 

technology. 

Lecture:  1  hour.  Laboratory:  4  hours. 

Prerequisites:  16  credits  in  biology. 

480  Biological  Research  1-2  credits 

Course  provides  opportunity  for  student  laboratory  or  theoretical 
research  under  staff  supervision.  Permission  of  departmental 
chairman  is  required. 
Fee  required. 

482/483       Medical  Technology  Practicum  16  credits  each 

Clinical  experience  and  classroom  instruction  in  the  hospital 
laboratory. 

485  Special  Topics  1-4  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 

487  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

490  Coordinating  Seminar  1  credit 

An  introduction  to  the  literature  of  biology.  Topics  discussed  vary 
according  to  the  needs  and  interests  of  the  students. 
Prerequisites:  24  credits  in  biology. 


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Business  110 

Administration  (BUS) 


115 


116 


120/121 


170 


210 


215 


220 


221 


Business  Communications  3  credits 

Personal  and  business  communication  skills  including  reading, 
listening  and  coping  with  personal  and  organizational  change. 
Techniques  of  written  and  oral  communication  taught  through 
laboratory  experience. 

Principles  of  Economics  I  3  credits 

A  study  of  macro-economics.  An  introduction  to  the  science  of 
economics,  with  particular  attention  to  supply  and  demand, 
unemployment,  inflation,  government,  and  the  application  of  fiscal 
policy  and  monetary  policy  to  resolve  current  economic  problems. 

Principles  of  Economics  II  3  credits 

A  study  of  micro-economics.  An  introduction  to  competition, 
monopoly  and  other  market  structures  which  comprise  the  free 
enterprise  economy. 
No  prerequisite. 

Principles  of  Accounting  I  and  II  3  credits  each 

An  introduction  to  the  accounting  cycle.  Two  practice  sets  familiarize 
the  student  with  business  papers  and  books  of  accounts  used  in  actual 
practice,  and  teach  basic  principles  underlying  job  cost  accounting, 
sole  proprietorship,  partnership  and  corporation  form  of  operation. 

Marketing  I  3  credits 

A  general  overview  of  the  basic  marketing  philosophies,  principles 
and  practices  relevant  to  small  and  large  profit  and  nonprofit 
organizations,  buyers  and  sellers.  Special  emphasis  on  the  marketing 
mix:  product,  price,  promotion  and  distribution. 

Comparative  Economics  3  credits 

Varying  themes  in  the  historical  development  of  economic  systems, 
including  the  development  of  the  Soviet  economies. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  115. 

Salesmanship  and  Sales  Management  3  credits 

Sales  forecasting  and  planning,  developing  and  managing  the 
salesforce,  incentives  and  policies.  Interpersonal  selling  techniques 
discussed.  Cases  and  problems  used. 

Intermediate  Accounting  I  3  credits 

Further  study  of  accounting  principles.  Emphasis  on  financial 
statement  presentation,  working  capital  items  and  statement  of 
application  of  funds. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  120/121. 

Intermediate  Accounting  II  3  credits 

A  continuation  of  BUS  220.  Emphasis  on  non-current  assets  and 
liabilities,  stockholders'  equity  and  analytical  procedures.  Theoretical 
discussions  of  the  standards  of  good  accounting. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  220. 


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Course  Descriptions 


Business  225 

Administration  (BUS) 

701 
240 


260 

703 
270 


280 


302 


312 


323 


324 


Introduction  to  Clothing  and  Design  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  fundamental  principles  underlying  clothing 
construction  and  fitting.  Problems  involving  fabric  selection,  design 
and  color  as  they  relate  to  current  modes  of  fashion. 


Introduction  to  Clothing  and  Design  Lab 

Application  and  analysis  of  principles  learned  in  BUS  225. 


0  credit 


Money  and  Banking  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  principles  of  money  interest  rates,  inflationary  and 

deflationary  pressures  and  the  development  of  the  banking  system 

with  emphasis  on  the  Federal  Reserve  System.  Monetary  and  fiscal 

policy. 

Prerequisite:  BUS  115. 

Textiles  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  inter-relationships  of  fibers,  yarns,  fabric  constructions 
and  finishes;  discussion  of  textile  behavior  and  performance. 


Textiles  Lab 

Testing  of  the  basic  concepts  learned  in  BUS  260. 


0  credit 


Marketing  II  3  credits 

A  continuation  of  BUS  170.  Emphasis  on  the  application  of  marketing 
theory  to  real  world  situations.  Marketing  analysis  and  decision 
making. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  170. 

Fundamentals  of  Management  3  credits 

The  basic  principles  of  management,  with  emphasis  on  planning, 
organizing,  staffing,  directing  and  control.  The  nature  of  the 
managerial  process  within  the  formal  and  informal  structure. 

History  of  Costume  3  credits 

A  study  of  historic  costumes  showing  their  relationship  to  social, 
economic  and  cultural  patterns.  The  application  of  costume  history  to 
modern  dress  and  sales  forecasting. 

Principles  of  Retailing  3  credits 

Course  provides  the  practical  knowledge  necessary  to  help  solve 
current  and  future  retailing  problems.  Emphasis  on  store  planning, 
organizing,  implementing  and  management  control. 

Cost  Accounting  3  credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  job  cost,  process  cost  and  standard  cost 
accounting  systems.  Emphasis  on  accounting  for  material,  labor,  and 
the  allocation  of  factory  overhead.  Design  and  implementation  of  the 
flexible  budget.  Make  or  buy  decisions,  capital  budgeting  and 
inventory  planning. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  121. 

Advanced  Accounting  3  credits 

An  analysis  of  partnerships,  installment  sales,  consignments. 
Introduction  to  accounting  for  businesses  and  consolidations. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  221. 


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Business 
Administration  (BUS) 


340 


352 


353 


371 


382 


385 


395 


Advertising  3  credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  theory  and  practical  application  of 
advertising  as  a  form  of  communication  in  our  society.  Strategic 
planning,  tactical  decision  making,  research,  media  selection  and 
advertising  construction. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  170. 

Business  Law  I  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  general  aspects  of  law  related  to  business  relations. 
Topics  include  the  nature  of  law  and  its  sources,  the  judicial  system, 
methods  of  settling  disputes,  government  regulation  of  business. 
Actual  cases  studied. 

Business  Law  II  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  various  laws  that  determine  both  the  rights  and 
obligations  regarding  business  transactions  and  business 
organizations.  The  impact  of  the  uniform  commercial  code  on  sales 
and  commercial  paper,  employer-employee  relationships,  creditors 
and  debtors,  the  law  of  agency,  the  law  of  property.  Actual  case 
studies  offer  meaningful  applications. 

Business  Finance  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  financial  problems  associated  with  the  life  cycle  of  a 
business.  Estimating  the  financial  needs  of  an  enterprise.  Breakeven 
point,  operating  leverage,  capital  structure,  stocks  and  bonds,  and 
working  capital  management. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  120. 

Personnel  and  Industrial  Relations  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  role  of  work  in  our  society  and  its  effect  on 
organizations.  The  nature  of  personnel  management,  the  legal 
influences  on  personnel  decisions,  recruitment,  selection,  training, 
compensation,  service  and  benefit  programs,  the  major  problems  and 
recent  developments  in  labor  relations. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  280. 

Production/Operations  Management  3  credits 

A  systematic  study  of  current  production  theories  and  practices. 

Facilities  provision  and  maintenance,  capacity  planning,  facility 

location,  layout  planning,  product  design,  inventory  control  and 

aggregate  planning  and  scheduling.  Emphasis  on  terminology,  general 

concepts  and  specifics  of  different  solution  techniques  and 

methodologies. 

Prerequisites:  BUS  280,  MTH  115. 

Marketing  Management  3  credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  management  function  in  marketing. 
Focus  is  on  analysis,  planning  and  control  of  the  marketing  mix. 
Decision  making  skills  developed. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  170. 


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Business 
Administration  (BUS) 


410 


413 


420 


422 


423 


424 


425 


430 


450/465 


471 


Legal  Environment  of  Business  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  general  aspects  of  law  essential  to  the  legal  environment 
of  business  relations.  A  look  at  the  nature  of  law  and  its  sources  and 
the  various  laws  that  determine  both  the  rights  and  obligations 
regarding  business  transactions  and  organizations. 

Business  Cooperative  Education  3  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

Small  Business  Management  3  credits 

Course  focuses  on  management  practices  unique  to  small  business.  It 
prepares  the  student  for  small  business  ownership,  identifies 
characteristics  of  small  businesses,  and  describes  the  rewards  and 
problems  involved  in  managing  retail  stores,  service  firms  and 
manufacturing  firms. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  280. 

Federal  Tax  Accounting  3  credits 

Knowledge  of  taxes  and  impact  on  decision  making  stressed.  Examines 
areas  of  federal  income  taxation  most  frequently  encountered  by 
individuals,  partnerships  and  corporations. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  121. 

Auditing  3  credits 

The  performance  of  the  public  accountant  in  the  conduct  of  the 
examination  of  business  firms'  books  and  records,  objectives,  the 
scope  of  work,  methods  and  end  products,  internal  controls. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  220. 

Fund  Accounting  3  credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  accounting  principles  adopted  by  nonprofit 
organizations.  Financial  reports  for- cities,  school  districts,  hospitals 
and  government  agencies. 
Prerequisite:  BUS  121. 

Fashion  Marketing/Buying  3  credits 

An  overview  of  the  fashion  industry  as  an  intricate  network  of  small 
firms  and  giant  conglomerates.  A  study  of  the  central  activities  in 
retail  buying  with  emphasis  on  planning,  control  and  central  buying 
arrangements. 

Information  Systems  in  Management  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  application  of  the  systems  approach  to  the  design  and 
understanding  of  dynamic  organizations.  Focus  is  on  the  ability  to 
process  data  and  use  information  effectively. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  120. 

Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 

Retail  Store  Affiliation  1-6  credits 

Practical  retail  experience  in  the  student's  area  of  interest. 


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Business  ^72  Business  Administration  Internship  1-6  credits 

»    i      .    .  .       ..         /tjt  jc\  On-the-job  training  in  the  business  community.  Students  must  be  a 

Administration  { OUS)  senior  and  have  a  2  5  average  in  business  administration  to 

participate. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

491  Seminar  in  Business  Policies  3  credits 

The  case  method  technique  is  used  to  study  managerial  problems  and 
the  decision  making  process.  Graduating  seniors  and  qualified  juniors 
only. 


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Chemistry  (CHM)  103/104       General  Chemistry  3  credits  each 

Fundamental  laws  and  theories  of  chemistry.  Satisfies  the  six  credit 
science  requirement  for  liberal  arts. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

133/134       Chemical  Principles  4  credits  each 

Comprehensive  study  of  the  fundamental  laws  and  theories  of 

chemistry.  Properties  and  uses  of  the  more  common  elements  and  their 

compounds,  principles  and  techniques  of  systematic  qualitative 

analysis  and  an  introduction  to  quantitative  laboratory  procedures. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 

Prerequisite:  High  school  chemistry  or  permission  of  the  program 

director. 

203  Introduction  to  Organic  Chemistry  4  credits 

Survey  of  carbon  compounds,  their  reactions  and  uses.  For 
non-chemistry  majors  and  minors. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  CHM  104. 

204  Introduction  to  Biochemistry  3  credits 

Survey  of  carbohydrates,  fats  and  proteins.  Designed  for  nursing 
students  or  to  satisfy  core  curriculum  requirements. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Prerequisite:  CHM  203. 

243/244       Organic  Chemistry  4  credits  each 

Principal  functional  groups  of  aliphatic  and  aromatic  carbon 
compounds,  theory  and  mechanisms  of  reactions;  preparation  of  a 
variety  of  organic  compounds. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 
Prerequisite:  CHM  134. 

264  Inorganic  Quantitative  Analysis  5  credits 

Theory  and  laboratory  procedures  in  typical  volumetric,  colorimetric 
and  gravimetric  analysis. 
Laboratory:  6  hours. 
Offered  in  alternate  years. 

343  Physical  Chemistry  I  4  credits 

Scientific  treatment  of  states  and  structure  of  matter; 

thermodynamics;  thermochemistry. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  4  hours. 

Prerequisites:  CHM  134,  CHM  244,  CHM  264,  PHY  221,  PHY  222, 

MTH114,  orMTHl52. 

Offered  spring  1984  and  alternate  years. 

353  Biochemistry  3  credits 

Physical  principles,  carbohydrate  metabolism,  enzymology  and 

energetics. 

Lecture  and  demonstration  hours. 

Prerequisite:  CHM  244. 


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Chemistry  (CHM)  -„„  .  ...    .     .     ,A     .    .  ,. 

411  Instrumental  Methods  of  Analysis  4  credits 

Theory  and  operational  techniques  in  spectroscopy,  potentiometry. 
electrochemistry,  chromatography  and  other  special  methods. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  6  hours. 
Prerequisites:  CHM  244,  CHM  264,  PHY  221,  PHY  222. 

413  Chemistry  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

456  Qualitative  Organic  Analysis  3  credits 

Methods  of  preparation,  identification  and  purification  of  organic 

compounds. 

Conference  and  laboratory  hours. 

Prerequisites:  CHM  243,  CHM  244. 


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Child 
Welfare 
Services  (CWS) 


363 


392 


393 


395 


Child  Welfare  Services  3  credits 

Introduction  to  the  policies  and  services  that  comprise  the  child 
welfare  system  in  the  community.  Examination  of  supportive  and 
substitute  services,  worker  roles  and  activities,  and  service 
effectiveness. 

Child  Abuse  and  Neglect  3  credits 

A  practice-oriented  course  for  students  who  intend  to  work  in  a 
protective  service  role.  Abuse  and  neglect,  causes,  legal  sanctions  for 
intervention,  treatment  approaches,  case  planning  and  services. 

Child  Welfare  Law  3  credits 

Examination  of  the  laws  on  which  child  welfare  workers  rely  to 

promote  the  rights  of  families  and  children.  State  and  local  laws  that 

provide  for  services  to  families  and  children,  legal  resources  for 

offenders,  child  welfare  service  provision  in  specific  areas,  e.g. 

adoption. 

Prerequisite:  CWS  363  or  permission  of  instructor. 

Foster,  Residential  and  Adoptive  Care  3  credits 

Assessment,  case  planning  and  the  provision  of  services  in  foster  care, 
residential  facilities  and  for  child  adoption. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 


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Computer 
Science  (CPS) 


120 


121 


181  ST 
183  ST 
185  ST 
191  ST 
193  ST 
195  ST 
197  ST 

221 


222 


231 


232 


Introduction  to  Computing  3  credits 

Problem  solving  with  the  computer,  BASIC  programming,  text 
editing,  computer  organization,  contemporary  applications. 

Computer  Programming  3  credits 

Control  structures,  top-down  programming  and  stepwise  refinement. 

Debugging,  testing  and  documentation. 

Introduction  to  Pascal. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

Prerequisite:  CPS  120  or  permission  of  instructor. 


Special  Topics 
COBOL  Programming  I 
FORTRAN  Programming  I 
Pascal  Programming  I 
Computer  Graphics 
Statistical  Computing 
Office  Automation 


1  credit 
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Text  Editing  and  Formatting  1  credit 

Prerequisite  for  all  Special  Topics  courses:  CPS  120  or  consent  of 
instructor. 

Introduction  to  Computer  Systems  3  credits 

Basic  concepts  of  computer  systems  and  computer  architecture. 
Machine  and  assembly  language  programming. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  121. 

Introduction  to  Computer  Organization  3  credits 

Organization  and  structure  of  the  major  computer  components; 
mechanics  of  information  transfer  and  control  within  the  digital 
computer  system;  fundamentals  of  logic  design  and  computer 
arithmetic. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  121. 

Introduction  to  File  Processing  3  credits 

File  terminology,  structure  and  manipulation  techniques.  Sequential 
and  random  access  bulk  storage  devices.  Applications  of  data 
structures  and  file  processing  techniques.  Introduction  to  COBOL. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  121. 

Data  Structures  and  Algorithm  Analysis  3  credits 

Design  and  analysis  of  non-numeric  algorithms,  particularly  for 
sorting/merging/searching.  Algorithm  testing  and  complexity.  Design 
criteria  for  data  manipulation  in  a  database  management  system. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  231. 


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Computer  321  Operating  Systems  and  Computer  Architecture      3  credits 

C    '  ^f-PQ^  Organization  and  architecture  of  computer  systems  at  the 

^  ^  '  register-transfer  and  programming  levels;  operating  systems 

principles;  inter-relationship  of  the  operating  system  and  the 

architecture  of  computer  systems. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

Prerequisites:  CPS  221,  CPS  222  (CPS  231  also  recommended). 

331  Organization  of  Programming  Languages  3  credits 

Features,  limitations,  organization  and  run-time  behavior  of 
programming  languages.  Formal  study  of  programming  language 
syntax,  grammar  and  data  and  control  structures.  Examples  of 
language  implementations.  Continued  development  of  problem 
solution  and  programming  skills. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  121  (CPS  221  and  CPS  231  strongly  recommended). 

412  Computers  and  Society  3  credits 

Concepts  of  social  value  and  valuations;  the  effects  of  computers  on 
society;  professional  ethics  in  decisions  concerning  social  impact; 
tools  and  techniques  used  to  solve  problems  related  to  social 
consequences  of  computers. 

Prerequisites:  CPS  121  and  one  of  the  following:  CPS  221,  CPS  222, 
CPS  231. 

413  Computer  Science  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

421  Introduction  to  Numerical  Analysis  3  credits 

Numerical  techniques  for  solving  equations,  systems  of  linear 
equations,  and  differential  equations.  Numerical  interpolation  and 
approximation.  Integration  and  differentiation. 
Prerequisites:  CPS  121,  MTH  241: 

431  Software  Design  and  Development  3  credits 

Design  techniques,  organization  and  management  of  large  scale 
software  development.  Students  work  in  programming  teams  on  a 
major  development  project. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  232  (CPS  331  strongly  recommended). 

432  Database  Management  Systems  Design  3  credits 

Introduction  to  database  concepts,  data  models,  data  description 
languages,  query  facilities,  file  and  index  organization.  Data  integrity, 
reliability  and  security.  Students  work  with  real  database  management 
systems. 
Prerequisite:  CPS  232. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


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Education  (EDU)  ^^  Correction  of  Communication  Disorders  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  causes,  diagnosis  and  treatment  ot  organic  and 
functional  disorders  of  speech  and  communication. 
Lectures  and  workshops. 

242  Educational  Foundations  3  credits 

A  study  of  American  educational  systems  including  historical, 
philosophical  and  sociological  considerations.  Introduction  to 
educational  research  sources. 

342  Educational  Psychology  3  credits 

Applying  the  principles  of  psychology  to  the  art  of  teaching.  Emphasis 
on  the  nature  and  development  of  the  learner  and  the  learning  process; 
measurement  and  evaluation;  motivation;  guidance  and  adjustment. 

350/351       Teaching/Learning  Strategies  3  credits  each 

Exploration  of  a  variety  of  strategies  and  alternatives  designed  to 
facilitate  the  teaching/learning  process.  350  includes  instructional 
design,  communication  skills,  classroom  management  and  creative 
problem  solving.  351  stresses  science,  language  arts,  social  studies, 
health  and  audio  visuals. 

362  Curriculum  in  Early  Childhood  Education  3  credits 

Examination  of  the  various  models  in  early  childhood  education  with 
emphasis  on  educating  the  2Vi  to  6  year  old  child. 

363  Methods  in  Early  Childhood  Education  3  credits 

Teaching  techniques  and  material  that  foster  learning  and  creativity  in 
young  children.  Emphasis  on  needs  of  the  disadvantaged  and 
culturally  different  learner  during  the  early  years. 

365  Parenting  in  Early  Childhood  Education  3  credits 

Focuses  on  the  need  for  supportive  relationships  between  parents  and 
teachers  of  young  children.  Cultural  patterns  of  parenting  and  their 
impact  on  learning  and  the  school. 

366  Curriculum  in  Mathematics  3  credits 

Basic  methods  of  teaching  mathematics  in  kindergarten  through  sixth 
grade.  Discovery  and  understanding;  new  programs  in  mathematics 
in  the  elementary  school.  Field  trips  to  observe  innovative  programs 
of  teaching  elementary  math. 

368  Teaching  of  Reading  3  credits 

Nature  of  reading  process  and  fundamentals  of  reading  instruction  for 
elementary  school  reading  teachers.  Current  trends  and  practices. 

369  Children's  Literature  and  Story  Telling  3  credits 

The  contributions  made  by  children's  books  to  the  goals  of  elementary 
education.  Exploration  of  a  wide  range  of  children's  reading  material 
with  emphasis  on  learning  how  to  help  children  sharpen  their  ability 
to  evaluate  and  appreciate  literature. 

371  Diagnostic  Reading  3  credits 

Identification  of  reading  disabilities  and  possible  corrective  and 
remedial  measures.  Clinical  practicum. 
Prerequisite:  EDU  368. 


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Education  (EDU)  ^^  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

485  Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Education  students  are  required  to  take  four  special  topic  offerings. 
This  can  be  achieved  through  a  combination  of  independent  study 
special  topic  courses  requested  by  groups  of  students,  or  through 
other  courses  related  to  education. 

495  Student  Teaching  and  Seminar  3  credits 

Directed  observation  and  teaching  in  local  schools  under  the  guidance 
of  a  certified  teacher  and  a  college  advisor.  All  education  majors  are 
required  to  attend  weekly  College  seminars  while  student  teaching. 
The  seminars  are  an  integral  part  of  the  fifteen-week  internship  in 
local  schools. 


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English  (ENG)  103  Composition  3  credits 

Instruction  and  practice  in  writing  skills  tor  college  and  professional 
life. 

105  The  Research  Paper  3  credits 

Instruction  and  practice  in  writing  research  papers  from  the  choice  of 

a  topic  to  completing  the  final  draft. 

Variable  lecture 'discussion  and  laboratory  hours. 

Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

110  Business  Communications  3  credits 

Personal  and  business  communication  skills  including  reading, 
listening  and  coping  with  personal  and  organizational  change. 
Techniques  of  written  and  oral  communication  taught  through 
laboratory  experience. 

112  Speech  Communication  3  credits 

A  content  and  performance  oriented  course  designed  to  teach  the 
importance  of  speech  communication  in  today's  society.  Basic 
principles  of  speech  communication;  application  of  principles  through 
the  creation  of  communications  messages;  giving  and  receiving 
constructive  criticism;  avoiding  communication  breakdowns. 

120  Theatre  Production  1  credit 

The  preparation  and  presentation  of  productions  including  rehearsal, 
performance,  stage  management,  scenery  production,  constructing 
properties,  lighting,  sound,  costumes,  programs,  box  office,  publicity, 
etc.  May  be  repeated  for  credit. 

201   202       History  of  the  Theatre  and  Drama  3  credits  each 

A  complete  survey  of  the  physical  and  dramatic  development  of  the 
theatre  from  pre-Greek  to  modern  times.  Readings  in  dramatics, 
literature  and  criticism  of  the  various  periods.  201  covers  pre-Greek  to 
Elizabethan  period.  202  covers  French  Neo-Classicism  to  20th  century. 

203  Advanced  Expository  Writing  3  credits 

Writing  clear  expository  prose.  Practice  in  the  major  modes  of 
exposition;  rhetorical  strategies  and  their  influence  on  style. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

221  '222       Major  British  Writers  3  credits  each 

A  study  of  twelve  or  more  British  writers  each  semester.  221  covers 
Chaucer  to  Boswell;  222  covers  Wordsworth  to  Eliot. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

247/248       American  Literature  3  credits  each 

The  important  works  of  major  American  writers  from  the  colonial 
period  to  Walt  Whitman;  from  the  Civil  War  to  present  day. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 


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English  (ENG)  266/267       Western  World  Literature  3  credits  each 

A  study  of  the  classical,  romantic  and  realistic  trends  in  the  literature 
of  Europe,  with  emphasis  on  the  works  which  have  influenced  English 
and  American  writers. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

315  Introduction  to  Mass  Communication  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  origins,  development,  techniques  and  social  roles  of  the 
major  forms  of  media.  Radio,  television,  film,  newspapers, 
periodicals  and  advertising. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

318  The  Study  of  Language  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  roots  of  American  English.  Structure,  grammar, 
syntax,  forms  and  functions.  Historical  principles  on  which  English 
language  is  based;  major  influences  on  its  development  since  1066; 
brief  survey  of  current  usage. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

339  Technical  Writing  3  credits 

Technique  and  practice  in  writing  basic  technical  reports.  Guidelines 
for  scientific  reporting;  memoranda;  progress  reports;  formal 
documents. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

341  Imaginative  Writing  3  credits 

Development  of  writing  skills  in  poetry,  short  stories,  journals,  essays, 
letters.  Students  select  one  or  more  areas  of  specialization  under  a 
contract  work  agreement  with  the  instructor.  Number  of  students 
limited.  Lecture  and  laboratory. 
Prerequisites:  ENG  103  and  permission  of  instructor. 

343  Writing  for  Media  3  credits 

Basic  communication  technique  with  emphasis  on  news  values, 
reporting  and  writing. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

350  Medieval  and  Renaissance  Literature  3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  one  or  more  selected  authors,  genres  or  movements, 
including  such  topics  as  Chaucer,  Shakespeare,  Elizabethan  tragedy, 
the  pastoral  and  metaphysical  poetry.  Specific  topic  announced  before 
registration. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

351  Restoration  and  Eighteenth  Century  Literature       3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  one  or  more  selected  authors,  genres  or  movements, 
including  such  topics  as  Restoration  Drama,  the  Age  of  Pope,  satire, 
biography  and  the  beginnings  of  the  novel.  Specific  topic  announced 
before  registration. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 


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English  (ENG)  ^^  Nineteenth  Century  Literature  3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  one  or  more  selected  authors,  genres  or  movements, 
including  such  topics  as  Romanticism,  Victorian  studies,  America's 
Guilded  Age,  the  novel,  biography.  Course  may  cover  American  or 
British  literature.  Specific  topic  to  be  announced  before  registration. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

353  Twentieth  Century  Literature  3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  one  or  more  selected  authors,  genres  or  movements 
including  such  topics  as  modern  fiction,  modern  drama,  British 
poetry,  contemporary  American  novels.  Course  may  cover  British  or 
American  literature.  Specific  topic  announced  before  registration. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

413  English  Cooperative  Education  3  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community 

415  Selected  Studies  in  Literature  3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  one  or  more  authors,  genres  or  movements  in 
British,  American  or  world  literature.  Material  may  cross  national, 
chronological  or  disciplinary  lines,  for  instance,  literature  of  women, 
literature  of  the  old  and  aging,  and  other  pertinent  topics.  Students 
may  request  areas  for  study.  Specific  topic  will  be  announced  before 
registraton. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

470  Internship  3-6  credits 

Directed  studies  in  all  phases  of  communications. 
Prerequisite:  ENG  103. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


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Foods 

and 

Nutrition  (F&N) 


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120 


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241 


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Introduction  to  Foods  4  credits 

Introduction  to  the  properties  of  foods  and  their  relation  to 
preparation,  techniques  of  production  and  food  quality;  management 
of  resources. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 

Survey  of  Nutrition  3  credits 

Overview  of  major  nutrients,  the  principles  of  energy  metabolism  and 
the  role  these  play  in  the  promotion  and  maintenance  of  health.  Study 
of  food  habits  and  their  effect  on  food  selection  and  nutritional  status. 

Meal  Management  and  Cultural  Foods  4  credits 

Menu  planning,  meal  preparation  lectures  and  demonstrations  with 

emphasis  on  ethnic  foods  and  advanced  techniques  of  food 

preparation. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 

Nutrition  in  Childhood  3  credits 

Principles  of  nutrition  and  the  methods  and  techniques  for  teaching 
these  principles  to  children. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 

Food  Science  4  credits 

A  study  of  the  chemical  and  physical  structure  of  food;  processing  and 

preparation. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours. 

Prerequisites:  F&N  106,  CHM  104. 

Allied  Health  3  credits 

A  study  of  allied  health  professions  and  the  part  each  plays  in  total 

patient  care.  Dietetics,  medical  terminology,  medical  records, 

charting. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Clinical  area:  4  hours. 

56  clinical  hours  required. 

Fundamentals  of  Nutrition  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  major  nutrients  including  characteristics,  functions  and 
metabolism.  Inter-relationship  of  nutrients;  effects  of  inadequate  and 
excessive  intake;  principles  of  energy  metabolism;  study  of  student's 
energy  requirements. 
Prerequisite:  CHM  104. 

Organization  and  Management  of  Food  Service      3  credits 

A  study  of  the  organization  and  administration  of  institutional  food 
services.  Emphasis  on  personnel  and  management. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 

Diet  Therapy  I  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  impact  of  diet  on  disease.  Diseases  and  abnormal 
conditions  in  which  diet  is  an  important  part  of  treatment. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Prerequisites:  F&N  301,  CHM  204,  BIO  205. 


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Foods  324  Nutrition  and  Aging  3  credits 


and 


A  review  of  the  principles  of  nutrition  and  the  application  of  these 
principles  to  the  elderly.  Nutrients  and  their  selection,  use  and  intake; 
Nutrition  ( r&lN )  the  role  of  nutrition  in  maintenance  of  health  and  prevention  of 

disease. 
Prerequisite:  F&N  241  or  permission  of  instructor. 

404  Community  Nutrition  2  credits 

Application  of  the  scientific  principles  of  nutrition  to  families  and 
communities.  Special  consideration  given  to  differences  in  cultural 
and  socio-economic  backgrounds. 
Lecture:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  F&N  241. 

406  Community  Nutrition  Experience  1  credit 

Affiliation  with  local  health  agencies.  Course  may  be  taken  only  by 
Foods  and  Nutrition  majors. 

409  Advanced  Nutrition  3  credits 

In-depth  study  of  nutrients  and  energy  metabolism.  Emphasis  on 

current  nutrition  research  and  its  application. 

Lecture:  3  hours. 

Prerequisites:  F&N  241,  CHM  203,  CHM  204,  BIO  205. 

410  Quantity  Foods  2  credits 

A  study  of  the  physical  and  chemical  properties  of  food  and  the 
principles  of  food  preparation  applied  to  quantity  food  production. 
Different  types  of  food  service  operations;  food  distribution  systems; 
problems  encountered  in  food  service;  human  and  physical  resources. 
Prerequisites:  F&N  106,  F&N  120. 

411  Institutional  Equipment  2  credits 

The  study  of  the  layout  and  design  of  a  food  service  operation. 
Different  food  service  systems  and  their  characteristics;  different  types 
of  equipment;  equipment  specifications;  determining  equipment 
needs. 

413  Foods  and  Nutrition  Cooperative  Education       3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

420  Techniques  in  Nutrition  Counseling  3  credits 

A  study  of  learning  theories  and  the  teaching  learning  process. 
Emphasis  on  changing  food  practices  of  individuals  and  groups. 
Selection,  use  and  evaluation  of  various  nutrition  education  materials, 
methods  and  techniques. 

470  Practicum  6  credits 

Practical  experience  in  dietetics.  Eight  weeks  in  local  facilities  during 
spring  semester  of  senior  year.  Students  supervised  by  registered 
dietitian  or  food  service  director. 
Prerequisite:  all  Foods  and  Nutrition  courses. 


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Geography  (GEOG)        201  Earth  Science  3  credits 

A  study  or  man's  physical  environment.  Astronomy  weather  and 
climate,  oceans,  rocks,  minerals  and  landrorms  are  explored 
individually  and  in  relation  to  one  another. 

202  Cultural  World  Geography  3  credits 

A  survey  of  the  earth's  people  and  their  relationships  to  the  total 
environment.  Europe,  Africa,  the  Middle  East,  Australia,  Asia,  the 
Soviet  Union,  Latin  America,  the  United  States  and  Canada. 

204  Medical  Ecology  3  credits 

A  study  of  disease  in  the  context  of  particular  times  and  places.  The 
various  relationships  that  exist  in  disease  complexes. 

206  Environmental  Problems  3  credits 

An  ecological  study  of  a  person's  interaction  with  the  total 
environment.  Problems  associated  with  air,  land  and  water  pollution; 
radiation  dangers;  plant  and  animal  intruders;  urban  development; 
population. 

220  The  American  Indian  3  credits 

A  survey  of  the  American  Indian  from  pre-Columbian  times  to  the 
present.  Study  of  Indian  tribal  groups  including  ways  of  life,  value 
systems,  methods  of  survival  in  varied  environments,  and  interaction 
with  other  cultures.  The  cross-cultural  conflicts  experienced  by 
Indians  today. 

350  Selected  Regional  Topics  3  credits 

Developmental  patterns  of  physical,  economic,  cultural  and  political 
geography  in  one  of  the  following  regions:  Anglo-America,  Latin 
America,  Europe,  Asia,  Soviet  Union. 

413  Geography  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


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Gerontoloev  (GER)  ^^  Introduction  to  Social  Gerontology  3  credits 

Introduction  to  the  study  of  aging  as  just  one  of  many  normal  life 
processes  in  our  contemporary  culture.  Issues  discussed  include  the 
biological,  psychological  and  sociological  aspects  of  aging  and  the 
implications  of  those  aspects. 
GER  241  is  a  prerequisite  for  all  other  gerontology  courses. 

242  Aging,  Leisure  and  Recreation  3  credits 

Focuses  on  the  concept  of  leisure  as  a  value  and  as  a  socially 
significant  activity.  Study  of  the  theory  and  practice  of  leisure 
activities  with  regard  to  the  elderly  in  the  community  and  in 
institutions. 

255  Sociology  of  Aging  3  credits 

The  origins  and  scope  of  interests  in  aging  as  a  social  phenomenon; 
presuppositions  that  underlie  the  study  of  age-related  changes;  the 
lifespan  context  in  which  aging  takes  place.  Topics  include  the 
relationship  between  age  and  social  structure;  roles  and  status  of  the 
elderly;  intergenerational  relationships;  aging  and  social  institutions; 
death  and  dying. 

276  Psychology  of  Aging  3  credits 

The  psychological  impact  of  age-related  changes  that  occur  between 
early  and  late  maturity.  Topics  include  changes  in  perceptual  abilities, 
intellect  and  learning  capacities  in  late  life;  adjustment  to  retirement; 
role  change;  and  environmental  issues  which  contribute  to 
psychological  health. 

292  Older  Women  3  credits 

Focuses  on  the  experience  of  aging  as  a  woman  in  an  agist  and  sexist 
society.  Emphasis  on  the  image  of  the  older  woman,  her  physical  and 
mental  health,  life  patterns  and  economic  security. 

304  Nutrition  and  Aging  3  credits 

The  application  of  the  principles  of  nutrition  to  the  special  needs  of  the 
elderly.  An  understanding  of  the  basic  nutritional  needs  of  the  aging 
for  students  without  formal  training  in  nutrition.  Students  with  no 
previous  course  work  in  nutrition  may  be  required  to  complete 
additional  assignments. 

306  Health  and  Physiology  of  Aging  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  effects  of  aging  individuals'  physiological  changes  on 
overall  health.  Identification  of  prevalent  health  problems  in  the 
aging;  common  conditions  of  each  body  system  and  their  distinct 
features  in  the  elderly;  importance  of  rehabilitation  to  health 
maintenance  and  wellness.  Students  with  no  previous  course  work  in 
physiology  may  be  required  to  complete  additional  assignments 

358  Counseling  the  Older  Adult  3  credits 

The  effecting  use  of  individual  and  group  counseling  techniques  tor 
older  persons  with  emotional  or  social  difficulties  in  adjusting  to  the 
aging  process. 


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Gerontology  (GER)  375  Aging  Policies  and  Programs  3  credits 

The  historical  development  and  current  implementation  of  social 
policies  for  the  aging.  Discussion  of  policies  affecting  income,  health 
care,  social  services  and  volunteerism. 

392-393        Seminar  3  credits  each 

In-depth  study  of  a  special  topic  or  area  of  interest.  Small  group 
discussion  format  for  advanced  students. 

410  Adult  Protective  Services  3  credits 

Examination  of  the  needs  and  potentialities  of  the  most  vulnerable  and 
frail  of  the  nation's  elderly  population.  Study  of  the  philosophy  and 
delivery  of  protective  services  for  the  elderly. 

413  Gerontology  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

415  Literature  and  Aging 

Attitudes  toward  the  aging  as  reflected  in  novels,  plays,  poems  and 
short  stories.  Comparison  of  literary  images  of  the  aging  with  current 
information  about  aging  as  a  normal  process.  Themes  include  death, 
mourning,  loneliness  and  sexuality. 

470  Practicum  3  credits 

Work  experience  in  a  selected  agency  which  provides  services  to  the 
aged.  Practicum  supervised  by  an  agency  representative;  education 
directed  by  faculty.  Direct  service  to  clients. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


85 


Course  Descriptions 


History  (HIS)  101   102       History  of  Western  Civilization  3  credits  each 

Study  of  the  main  currents  in  Western  cultural  and  political 
development.  Emphasis  on  European  history  from  the  Renaissance  to 
the  mid-twentieth  century. 

103/104       United  States  History  Survey  3  credits  each 

A  survey  of  significant  political,  economic,  social  and  intellectual 
themes  in  the  development  of  the  United  States.  103  covers  colonial 
times  through  reconstruction;  104  covers  industrialization  to  the 
present. 

210  History  of  Comparative  Economics  3  credits 

Varying  themes  in  the  historical  development  of  economic  systems, 
including  the  development  of  the  Soviet  economies. 

270  History  of  Science  and  Technology  3  credits 

Survey  of  scientific  advancement  from  the  Enlightment  to  the 
computer  age.  Emphasis  on  scientific  development  in  the  nineteenth 
and  twentieth  centuries. 

272  Fascism,  Socialism  and  Capitalism  3  credits 

Comparative  study  of  the  three  political-economic  systems  which 
dominate  modern  western  Europe.  Emphasis  on  the  twentieth  century 
phenomena  of  Fascism,  Democratic  Socialism  and  Capitalism. 

301  History  of  Nineteenth  Century  Revolutions  3  credits 

Detailed  study  of  the  political,  social  and  intellectual  events  which 
culminated  in  the  revolutions  of  1789,  1830  and  1848.  Emphasis  on  the 
industrial  and  economic  conditions  which  led  to  late  nineteenth 
century  radical  movements. 

302  History  of  Europe  in  the  Twentieth  Century  3  credits 

An  examination  of  major  European  developments  since  the  beginning 
of  the  First  World  War.  The  nature  of  ideologies  of  totalitarian  states. 

305  Recent  American  Domestic  History  3  credits 

A  reading  and  discussion  seminar  focusing  on  how  the  Truman, 
Eisenhower,  Kennedy,  Johnson  and  Nixon  administrations  dealt  with 
major  domestic  social  and  economic  issues. 

306  The  Cold  War  1941-1951  3  credits 

Study  of  the  factors  that  led  to  the  rise  of  the  Cold  War  in  Europe  and 
Asia.  Focuses  on  the  debate  surrounding  the  issue  of  responsibility  for 
the  superpower  confrontation  after  1945.  Reading  and  discussion 
seminar. 

307  History  of  Russia  3  credits 
Study  of  the  great  Kievan  empire,  the  Mongol  yoke,  the  rise  of 
Moscovite  Tsars,  the  expansion  of  absolutism,  and  empire  and  social 
revolution. 

308  History  of  Soviet  Russia  3  credits 
The  development  of  the  Soviet  Union  from  its  revolutionary 
beginnings  in  1917  through  social  upheaval,  the  terror  of  the  purges, 
the  tragedy  and  triumph  of  World  War  Two,  and  the  growth  of  the 
Soviet  Empire. 


86 


Course  Descriptions 


History  (HIS)  310/311       History  of  England  3  credits  each 

English  history  from  the  first  Tudor  to  the  present.  310  emphasizes 
religious  settlement,  foreign  policy,  the  arts  and  the  crises  between 
crown  and  parliament.  311  stresses  the  development  of  parliamentary 
government,  the  growth  of  the  empire  and  the  emergence  of  Great 
Britian  as  a  leading  world  power. 

315  Communism:  Revolutionary  Theory 

and  Practice  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  theories  of  Marx,  Lenin,  Mao,  Che,  Ho  Chi  Minh  and 
others  as  practiced  in  the  revolutions  and  resultant  societies  of  China, 
South  East  Asia,  Latin  America,  Russia  and  eastern  Europe. 

320  Selected  Studies  in  History  3  credits 

A  lecture  and  discussion  approach  to  the  study  of  special  themes  in 
history. 

321  Nazi  Germany  3  credits 

An  in-depth  study  of  totalitarianism  focusing  primarily  on  Germany 
from  1920-1945.  Emphasis  on  the  career  of  Adolph  Hitler,  the  SS,  the 
Nazi  state,  the  destruction  of  European  Jewry  and  World  War  Two. 
Secondary  emphasis  on  the  phenomena  of  racism  and  nationalism. 

390  Junior  Research  Seminar  3  credits 

An  introduction  to  historical  methods  and  research.  Students  select  a 
topic  for  their  bachelor  thesis  and  are  guided  in  their  research  and 
writing.  Offered  annually.  Required  of  junior  history  majors. 

401  History  of  the  American  Revolution  1763-1789       3  credits 

A  study  of  the  causes,  consequences  and  meaning  of  the  American 
Revolutionary  era. 

402  Contemporary  Crises  in  Soviet  Foreign  Policy        3  credits 

A  study  of  the  development  of  Soviet  Russia's  foreign  policy  and  its 
goals.  Emphasis  on  the  circumstances  leading  to  and  involved  in 
contemporary  crises. 

413  History  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

450  History  Internship  3  credits 

Directed  field  experiences  in  archival  and/or  museum  projects  for 
junior  and  senior  students  at  the  Wyoming  Historical  and  Geological 
Society.  Students  supervised  by  the  professional  staff  of  the  Society  in 
cooperation  with  history  faculty.  Permission  of  the  instructor 
required. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

490  History  Seminar  3  credits 

Study  of  selected  problems  or  topics  determined  by  students  and 
seminar  instructor. 


87 


Course  Descriptions 


Mathematics  (MTH)        10°  Mathematical  Perspectives  3  credits 

The  place  of  mathematics  in  human  enterprise  and  the  central  role  it 
has  played  in  the  development  of  western  civilization.  Topics  chosen 
from  among:  calculus  ideas,  geometry,  graph  theory,  modern  logic 
number  theory,  unsolvable  problems. 

103  Elementary  Principles  of  Mathematics  3  credits 

Set  theory  integers,  rational  and  real  numbers,  algebra,  geometry, 
problem  solving. 

108  Precalculus  3  credits 

Linear  equations,  inequalities,  functions,  graphing,  logarithms  and 
exponentials,  circular  functions. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

113  Fundamentals  of  Calculus  I  4  credits 

Functions  and  graphs,  limits,  continuity,  the  derivative,  techniques  of 
differentiation,  applications,  implicit  differentiation,  antiderivates. 
Prerequisite:  Three  years  of  high  school  math  or  MTH  108  or 
permission  of  instructor. 

114  Fundamentals  of  Calculus  II  4  credits 

The  integral  as  an  area,  fundamental  theorem,  sequences,  techniques 
of  integration,  transcendental  functions,  laws  of  growth  and  decay, 
partial  derivatives. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  113. 

115  Basic  Statistics  I  3  credits 

An  introduction  to  the  use  of  statistical  methods  with  emphasis  on 
practical  applications.  Descriptive  statistics,  frequency  distributions, 
estimation  of  parameters,  introduction  to  hypothesis  testing, 
correlations,  linear  regression  and  the  use  of  computers  in  statistics. 
Prerequisite:  Algebra  I  or  consent  of  instructor. 

116  Basic  Statistics  II  3  credits 

Hypothesis  testing,  analysis  of  variance,  correlation  and  regression 
analysis,  nonparametric  statistics. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  115. 

151  Analytic  Geometry  and  Calculus  I  3  credits 

Basic  concepts,  limits,  derivatives  and  applications,  the  conies,  the 

integral. 

Prerequisite:  Three  years  of  high  school  math  or  MTH  108  or  consent 

of  instructor. 

152  Analytic  Geometry  and  Calculus  II  4  credits 

Transcendental  functions,  techniques  of  integration,  polar 
coordinates,  vectors  in  R2  and  R3.  differential  equations. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  151. 

215  Mathematical  Statistics  3  credits 

Probability  theory,  probability  distributions,  sampling  theory,  testing 
of  hypotheses,  curve  fitting  and  correlation. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  152  (MTH  115  recommended). 


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Course  Descriptions 


Mathematics  (MTH)        ^25  Analytic  Geometry  and  Calculus  III  4  credits 

Spherical  and  cylindrical  coordinates,  partial  derivatives,  multiple 
and  line  integrals,  sequences  and  series. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  152. 

241  Linear  Algebra  3  credits 

Systems  of  linear  equations,  vector  spaces,  inner  products, 
determinants,  eigenvalues  and  eigenvectors,  applications. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  152. 

242  Differential  Equations  3  credits 

Equations  of  first  order  and  degree,  higher  order  and  degree 
equations,  including  linear  with  constant  coefficients,  systems  of 
equations. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  225. 

244  Set  Theory  and  Logic  3  credits 

Introduction  to  set  theory,  equivalence  and  order,  Boolean  algebra, 
introduction  to  logic,  rules  of  inference. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  152. 

321  Applications  of  Mathematics  3  credits 

Constructing  mathematical  models  of  real  world  phenomena.  Several 

mathematical  models  of  discrete  and  continuous  processes  studied  in 

detail. 

Prerequisite:  MTH  241. 

341  Principles  of  Analysis  I  3  credits 

Real  number  system,  topology,  sequences  and  series,  continuity  and 

differentiability. 

Prerequisites:  MATH  225,  MTH  241. 

342  Principles  of  Analysis  II  3  credits 

Riemann-Stieltjes  integral,  functions  of  several  variables,  introduction 
to  complex  and  analysis,  Lebesgue  theory. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  341. 

350  Mathematical  Physics  3  credits 

Some  mathematical  techniques  necessary  for  the  study  of  advanced 
physics.  Includes  Fourier  series,  Bessel  functions,  Legendre 
polynomials,  vector  analysis  and  solution  of  partial  differential 
equations  in  boundary  value  problems.  Course  offered  on  request. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  242. 

351  Geometry  3  credits 

History  of  geometry,  axiom  systems,  types  of  geometries,  axiomatic 
development  of  a  geometric  theory. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  244. 

363  Abstract  Algebra  I  3  credits 

Introduction  to  abstract  algebra,  integers,  groups,  introduction  to 

rings  and  fields. 

Prerequisites:  MTH  225,  MTH  244. 


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Course  Descriptions 


Mathematics  (MTH)        364  Abstract  Algebra  II  3  credits 

Rings,  integral  domains,  fields,  polynomials. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  363. 

413  Math  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

421  Introduction  to  Numerical  Analysis  3  credits 

Numerical  techniques  for  solving  equations,  systems  of  linear 
equations,  differential  equations.  Numerical  interpolation, 
approximation,  integration  and  differentiation. 
Prerequisites:  MTH  241,  CPS  121. 

425  Topology  3  credits 

Topological  spaces,  mappings  and  homeomorphisms,  connected 
spaces,  compact  spaces.  Course  offered  on  request. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

485  Reading  in  Mathematics  1  credit 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  Department. 

490  Mathematics  Seminar  3  credits 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  Department. 


90 


Course  Descriptions 


Music  (MUS)  Theory  MI 

010/030        Analysis  and  written  harmony,  2  credits  each 

keyboard  harmony. 
020/040        Sight  singing  and  ear  training.  2  credits  each 

010  must  be  taken  before  030. 
020  must  be  taken  before  040. 

103  Class  Piano  1  credit 

A  class  in  functional  piano  for  beginning  students. 

105/106       String  Instrument  Class  1  credit  each 

An  introduction  to  the  technical  problems  involved  in  the  playing  of 
string  instruments. 

107/108       Dance:  An  Experience  in 

Creative  Movement  I-II  1  credit  each 

A  study  of  relaxation  and  tension,  breathing  and  coordination. 
Creative,  spontaneous  reaction  as  a  base  for  directed  improvisations 
in  a  personal  approach  to  music. 
May  be  substituted  for  Physical  Education. 

1  credit  each 
1  credit  each 


111/112 

Voice  Class 

Class  instruction  in  voice  for  music  majors. 

117/118 

Applied  Music 

Applied  music  for  non-music  majors.  May  1 

Applied  Music 

127 

Voice 

128 

Piano 

129 

Organ 

130 

Violin 

132 

Viola 

133 

Cello 

134 

String  Bass 

135 

Flute 

136 

Clarinet 

137 

Trumpet 

138 

French  Horn 

141 

Saxophone 

142 

Percussion 

1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 


01 


Course  Descriptions 


143 

Uboe 

144 

Bassoon 

146 

Guitar 

147 

Tuba 

148 

Trombone 

131 

Guitar  Arr 

Music  (MUS)  143  °boe  1-2  credits 

1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 
1-2  credits 

jing  3  credits 

Prerequisite:  Four  semesters  of  guitar  study  and  permission  of 
instructor. 

139  Recorder  1  credit 

Lessons  on  the  soprano  recorder.  Special  attention  to  proper  hand 
positioning,  fingering,  breath  control  and  tone. 

140  Introduction  to  Music  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  basic  elements  of  music.  Designed  for  non-music 
majors  with  an  interest  in  the  structure  of  music  or  for  music  majors 
who  are  deficient  in  theory. 

145  Orientation  to  Therapy  3  credits 

An  overview  of  music  therapy  and  other  therapies,  psychotherapeutic 
approaches;  the  exceptional  people  with  whom  music  therapists  work. 
Clinical  observation  required. 

159  Class  Guitar  1  credit 

Practical  theoretical  knowledge  and  performance  of  all  chords  in 
various  meters,  styles  and  tempos,  with  or  without  plectrum. 

205/206       Survey  of  Music  History  I-II  3  credits  each 

Study  of  the  major  development  in  music  history  and  style  in  the  West 
from  the  Greeks  through  the  Renaissance.  Second  semester  covers  the 
Baroque  through  the  post  Romantic  periods. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor  required  for  non-music  majors. 

207  Percussion  Class  1  credit 

Development  of  basic  techniques  on  the  most  frequently  used 
percussion  instruments;  conventions  of  notation;  care  of  the 
instruments;  methods  and  materials. 

Theory  III-IV 

A  continuation  of  Theory  HI:. 
050/070        Advanced  harmony  and  keyboard  training.  2  credits  each 

060   080        Advanced  sight  singing  and  ear  training.  2  credits  each 

Prerequisites:  010,  020,  030,040. 

050  must  be  taken  before  070. 

060  must  be  taken  before  080. 

211/212       Wind  Instrument  Class  1  credit  each 

Instruction  in  the  correct  fundamentals  for  at  least  three  woodwind 
and  three  brass  instruments.  Demonstration  in  class  teaching; 
methods  and  materials. 


92 


Course  Descriptions 


Music  (MUS)  228/229       Dance:  An  Experience  in 

Creative  Movement  III-IV  1  credit  each 

More  advanced  study  in  movement  techniques  stressing  dynamics  and 
form.  Directed  improvisations  and  creative  activity. 

230  Music  Appreciation  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  basic  materials  of  music;  analysis  of  music  with 
reference  to  cultural  background. 

231  American  Music  3  credits 

Exploration  of  the  style  and  structure  of  jazz  and  blues;  musical 
comedy  and  ballet;  contemporary  and  electronic  music. 

232  Accompanying  1  credit 

Study  of  good  accompaniment  practices  with  emphasis  on  sight 
reading.  Supervised  experience  in  accompanying  instrumentalists  and 
vocalists  in  the  studio  and  recital. 

251  Music  in  Therapy  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  clinical  uses  of  music  as  therapy  in  the  treatment  of 
geriatric  patients,  mentally  ill  and  physically  disabled  children, 
adolescents  and  adults. 

253  Music  Therapy  Techniques  2  credits 

Focuses  on  creating  and  adapting  music  and  musically-based  activities 
to  meet  the  needs  of  exceptional  clients.  Using  resources,  determining 
and  writing  goals  and  objectives,  problem  solving  skills. 

282/283       Lab  Band  .5  credit  each 

Practical  application  of  techniques  learned  in  string  class. 

301  Functional  Piano  1  credit 

Designed  for  music  therapy  and  music  education  majors;  supplements 
keyboard  harmony.  Emphasizes  harmony  at  sight,  transposition  and 
other  skills  needed  in  classroom  and  clinical  situations. 

315  Form  and  Analysis  2  credits 

General  elements  in  musical  structure.  Simple  and  compound  part 
forms:  the  suite,  rondo,  sonata,  variation  and  contrapuntal  forms 
studied  through  analysis  of  representative  works. 

317  Twentieth  Century  Trends  3  credits 

Study  of  the  major  trends  in  twentieth  century  music  from  Stravinsky 
to  electronic  music.  Permission  of  instructor  required  for  non-music 
majors. 

327  Conducting  2  credits 

A  study  of  the  basic  skills  of  conducting  choruses  and  instrumental 
ensembles;  score  reading;  baton  techniques  and  interpretation. 

328/329       Dance  V-VI  1  credit  each 

An  advanced  course  designed  for  students  with  sufficient  technical 
training  in  dance.  Center  floor,  adagio,  allegro  and  traveling  floor 
patterns. 


93 


Course  Descriptions 


Music  (MUS)  ^1  Vocal  Counterpoint  2  credits 

Two,  three  and  tour-part  writing  with  emphasis  on  sixteenth  century 
modal  counterpoint. 

342  Instrumental  Counterpoint  2  credits 

Two,  three  and  four-part  writing  with  emphasis  on  eighteenth  century 
contrapuntal  style.  Canons,  inventions  and  fugues. 

352  Influence  of  Music  on  Behavior  3  credits 

A  study  of  music  as  a  form  of  human  behavior.  The  aesthetic  need  of 
man  for  music;  the  physiological,  neurological,  psychological  and 
sociological  needs  for  music  experiences;  the  attitudes  toward  research 
of  musical  phenomena. 

359  Music  in  Special  Education  3  credits 

Introduction  to  the  use  of  music  with  exceptional  children.  Various 
methodologies  will  be  explored  in  this  experiential  course.  Offered  in 
alternate  years. 

363/364       Music  Education  3  credits  each 

Principles  and  procedures  for  the  development  of  music  skills  in 
primary  and  intermediate  grade  students.  Study  of  the  teaching  and 
organization  of  vocal  music  classes  in  junior  and  senior  high  school. 
Consideration  of  methods  and  materials  for  general  music  classes  and 
chorus. 

367  Music  in  the  Elementary  School  3  credits 

Basic  musicianship  for  the  classroom  teacher.  Designed  for  elementary 
education  majors. 

370  Instrumental  Music  Methods  3  credits 

Consideration  of  the  materials,  equipment  and  techniques  necessary 
to  organize  and  operate  an  effective  instrumental  music  program  in 
the  public  schools. 

380  Clinical  Practicum  1  credit 

Music  therapy  majors  work  with  exceptional  clients  once  a  week  in 
local  agencies;  supervised  by  music  faculty.  Weekly  seminar. 

410  Composition  2  credits 

Free  composition  in  various  forms  for  vocal  and  instrumental  media. 

412  Orchestration  2  credits 

A  study  of  the  characteristics  of  orchestral  instruments.  Practice  in 
scoring  instrumental  combinations. 

413  Piano  Ensemble  1  credit 

Reading  and  performing  compositions  for  two  pianos. 

414  Piano  Literature  2  credits 

A  survey  of  the  important  literature  for  the  piano  from  1700  to  the 
present.  Intended  primarily  for  piano  majors. 
Prerequisite:  Four  semesters  of  applied  piano. 


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Music  (MUS) 


415 
416 

426 

429/430 

453/454 


480 
490 


601 
602 
603 
604 
605 
606 
607 
608 


Music  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

Electronic  Music  3  credits 

Introduction  to  electronic  music  techniques.  Use  of  controls,  envelope 
generators,  filter  banks  and  sequencer.  Class  limited  to  six  students; 
preference  given  to  music  majors. 

Pedagogy  in  the  Major  Instrument  2  credits 

Discussion  of  modern  techniques,  teaching  materials,  specific 
problems  of  correct  presentation  of  class  or  individual  methods. 


Dance  VII-VIII 

Continuation  of  advanced  techniques. 


1  credit  each 


Psychology  of  Music  2  credits  each 

First  semester  examines  musical  stimuli  and  response,  acoustics  and 
research  literature.  Second  semester  covers  learning  theories  and 
psychological  positions  on  learning  and  development  related  to 
musical  behavior;  measurement  and  evaluation  of  musical  behavior; 
practice  in  research  design  and  implementation. 


Independent  Study 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


1-3  credits 


Music  Seminar  1-2  credits 

Readings,  discussion  and  research  from  student  teaching  or  clinical 
experience.  For  seniors  only. 


Performance  Organizations 

College  Chorus 

College  Orchestra 

Chamber  Strings 

Chamber  Singers 

Jazz  Band 

Brass  Quintet 

Flute  Ensemble 

Woodwind  Ensemble 


.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 
.5  credit 


All  may  be  repeated  for  credit. 


05 


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Nursing  (NSG) 


275 


279 


280 


381 


382 


390 


472 


473 


NOTE: 


Physical  Assessment  for  Nursing  Practice  1  credit 

Designed  for  and  limited  to  Registered  Nurses.  Incorporating  the  skills 
of  physical  assessment  into  everyday  nursing  practice;  evaluating 
effectiveness  of  prescribed  therapy  in  terms  of  patient's  response  to 
care.  Lecture  and  demonstration;  student  participation. 
No  prerequisite. 

Introduction  to  Concepts  of  Nursing  Practice  4  credits 

A  framework  for  health  maintenance  and  promotion  in  a  complex 
society.  Set  of  concepts  and  tools  that  can  be  used  in  any  setting  with  a 
variety  of  people. 
Prerequisites:  PSY  123,  SOC  110,  CHM  104,  CHM  203. 

Human  Needs  Assessment  of  the  Individual  4  credits 

Discussion  of  nursing  process  and  practice  is  expanded  to  include 
accountability  role  of  the  nurse,  documentation  of  client  care. 
Emphasis  on  holistic  care  and  basic  human  needs,  maturation  level 
and  psychosocial  variables. 
Prerequisites:  NSG  279,  F&N  241,  BIO  211. 

Family  Centered  Adult  Health  10  credits 

Exploration  of  the  pathophysiological  and  psychosocial  factors  of 
health  and  illness  related  to  the  adult  client  and  family.  Principles  from 
the  humanities,  previous  nursing  courses,  and  from  the  sciences 
applied  to  promotion  of  client  and  family  wellness. 
Prerequisites:  NSG  280,  SOC  321,  BIO  212,  BIO  227. 

Family  Centered  Parent-Child  Health  10  credits 

Exploration  of  the  pathophysiological  and  psychosocial  factors  of 
health  and  illness  related  to  childbearing  and  childrearing  families. 
Principles  from  the  humanities,  previous  nursing  courses,  and  from 
the  sciences  applied  to  the  promotion  of  client  and  family  wellness. 
Prerequisites:  NSG  280,  SOC  321,  BIO  212,  BIO  227. 

Nursing  Research  3  credits 

Introduction  to  and  overview  of  the  research  process.  The  importance 
of  research  in  nursing;  the  need  for  increased  research. 
Prerequisite:  Successful  completion  of  all  required  courses  through 
sophomore  year. 

Nursing  V  10  credits 

Community  health  and  mental  health  concepts  are  integrated  to 
enable  students  to  treat  the  client  as  a  total  person  in  any  setting. 

Nursing  VI  8  credits 

Concepts  of  leadership,  management,  professional  growth  and 
research.  Clinical  areas  chosen  tor  further  study,  practice  and 
investigation.  Developing  objectives,  making  critical  judgments. 

NSG  472  and  NSG  473  will  be  offered  for  the  last  tunc  in  Spring,  1984. 
Beginning  Fall.  1984.  these  courses  will  be  replaced  by  NSG  481,  NSG 
482.  and  NSG  490. 


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Nursing  (NSG)  ^^  Community  Health  —  Mental  Health  Nursing      10  credits 

The  inter-related  systems  of  the  individual,  family  and  community. 

Students  work  in  community  agencies  and  assist  individuals  and 

families  in  becoming  more  aware  of  primary,  secondary  and  tertiary 

prevention.  Introduction  to  community  health  and  mental  health 

concepts. 

Prerequisites:  NSG  381,  NSG  382,  NSG  390. 

482  Nursing  Leadership  and  Management  8  credits 

Framework  for  personal  and  professional  growth  in  nursing 
leadership  and  management.  Developing  individual  goals  and 
objectives;  practicing  under  the  guidance  of  nursing  faculty; 
evaluating  performance. 
Prerequisites:  NSG  381,  NSG  382,  NSG  390. 

490  Issues  and  Trends  in  Nursing 

and  the  Health  Care  System  3  credits 

Analysis  of  major  issues  and  trends  in  nursing  and  health  care.  Study 

of  the  impact  of  socioeconomic  and  political  variables  on  nursing 

practice. 

Prerequisite:  Successful  completion  of  all  required  courses  through 

junior  year. 


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Occupational  101/102       Seminar  0  credit 

-pi  ,/-.jv  Introduction  to  health  care  and  the  values,  attitudes  and  qualities 

1  nerapy  \KJ  l  I  necessary  to  succeed  in  the  helping  professions.  Second  semester 

emphasizes  values  clarification  and  self  awareness  to  assist  students  in 

making  a  commitment  to  professional  level  study.  Included  are 

presentations  by  therapists  and  other  health  care  professionals. 

Seminar:  1  hour. 

Prerequisite:  Pre-OT  major. 

101  offered  Fall;  102  offered  Spring. 

201  Human  Development  and 

Occupational  Performance  4  credits 

Study  of  human  performance  as  it  relates  to  the  mastery  of 

occupational  performance  skills  of  self-care,  work,  and  play/leisure. 

Observation  experiences  with  populations  spanning  the 

developmental  continuum.  Satisfaction  of  human  needs  through 

occupation  stressed. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Field  study:  2-4  hours. 

Students  provide  own  transportation  to  and  from  field  study  sites. 

Prerequisite:  Enrollment  in  Professional  OT  program. 

Corequisite:  OT  209.  Fall. 

202  History,  Philosophy  and  Functions  4  credits 

Introduction  to  the  profession  through  a  study  of  its  history,  theories 

and  philosophies,  and  prominent  figures  in  its  development. 

Professional  ethics  and  specific  functions  of  OT  in  various  settings  are 

integrated. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Field  study:  2-4  hours. 

Students  provide  own  transportation  to  and  from  field  study  sites. 

Prerequisite:  OT  201 . 

Corequisite:  OT  210.  Spring. 

209  210       Occupational  Process  and  Analysis  I-II  2  credits  each 

Analysis  of  the  occupational  performance  components  normally  used 

in  completing  tasks  in  selected  art  media,  clay,  mosaic  tile,  wood, 

cooper,  leather,  weaving,  needlework  and  survival  skills.  Integration 

of  normal  human  developmental  principles  using  a  case  study 

approach. 

Laboratory:  4  hours. 

Prerequisite:  Enrollment  in  Professional  OT  program. 

Corequisite  for  209:  OT  201.  Fall. 

Corequisite  for  210:  OT  202.  Spring. 

215/216       Conditions  I-II  2  credits  each 

Lectures  related  to  etiology,  prognosis  and  treatment  oi  major 
conditions  affecting  human  development  and  wellness  throughout  the 
lifespan.  Systems  approach  used  to  identify  basic  human  needs 
threatened  by  each  condition.  Pertinent  terminology  integrated. 
Lecture:  2  hours. 

Prerequisite:  Enrollment  in  Professional  OT  program. 
Corequisite:  BIO  219,  220. 


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Occupational 
Therapy  (OT) 


301/302       Occupational  Therapy  Intervention  I-II  4  credits  each 

Study  of  conditions  affecting  normal  development  and  their 
implications  for  need  fulfillment.  Second  semester  explores  in  depth 
major  conditions  caused  by  trauma,  disease  or  genetics  that  result  in 
physical  dysfunction.  Specific  occupational  therapy  methods  of 
evaluation  and  rehabilitation  stressed. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisites  for  301:  OT  202,  OT  215/216. 
Corequisites  for  301:  OT  309,  OT  315. 
Prerequisites  for  302:  OT  301,  OT  309,  OT  315. 
Corequisites  for  302:  OT  310,  OT  316. 

309  Sensorimotor  Processes 

and  Occupational  Performance  3  credits 

A  review  of  neuroanatomy  and  neurophysiology  as  they  relate  to 
sensory,  motor  and  limbic  systems.  Basic  sensory  integrative  theory 
relative  to  facilitating  performance  in  self-care,  work  and  play/leisure 
skills.  Concepts  integrated  in  lab  and  practicum  experiences. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Corequisites:  OT  301,  OT  315.  Fall. 

310  Movement,  Measurement 

and  Occupational  Performance  3  credits 

Principles  of  functional  anatomy  with  emphasis  on  normal  and 
abnormal  motion.  Measurement  techniques  and  methods  of 
facilitation  and  inhibition.  Biomechanical  and  neuro-developmental 
principles  applied  to  work,  self-care  and  play/leisure  occupation. 
Identifying  needs  achieved  or  impaired  by  normal  and  abnormal 
motion  patterns.  Concepts  integrated  in  lab  and  practicum 
experiences. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Corequisites:  OT  302,  OT  316.  SpFing. 

315/316       Practicum  I-II  2  credits  each 

Experience  observing  and  interacting  with  developmentally  and 

physically  disabled  individuals.  Stress  placed  on  associating  theory 

and  techniques  of  intervention  to  the  practical  setting. 

Students  provide  own  transportation  to  and  from  practicum  sites. 

Practicum:  6-8  field  hours/week. 

Corequisites  for  315:  OT  301,  OT  309. 

Corequisites  for  316:  OT  302,  OT  310. 

401  Occupational  Therapy  Intervention  III  4  credits 

Examination  of  major  psychiatric  disorders  and  concepts  relative  to 
occupational  therapy  practice.  Methods  of  evaluation  and 
intervention  explored  in  depth. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisites:  OT  201,  OT  202,  PSY  430. 
Corequisite:  OT417.  Fall. 


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Occupational  417  Practicum  III  2  credits 

-pi  irtjv  Experience  observing  and  interacting  with  individuals  with 

1  nerapy  v^-'  A  /  psychosocial  problems.  Association  of  theories  and  methods  of 

intervention  to  the  practical  setting. 

Students  provide  own  transportation  to  and  from  practicum  sites. 

Practicum:  6-8  field  hours  week. 

Corequisite:  OT401.  Fall. 

419  Administration  and  Supervision  2  credits 

Organization,  supervision  and  management  principles  related  to 

developing  and  providing  effective  occupational  therapy  services. 

Discussion  of  current  issues  affecting  practice. 

Lecture:  2  hours. 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor.  Fall. 

450  Field  Work  in  Psychosocial  Rehabilitation  7  credits 

Three  months  of  full  time  experience  practicing  the  skills  of  the  entry 

level  therapist  under  the  supervision  of  a  registered  occupational 

therapist. 

Students  provide  own  room,  board  and  transportation  if  not  provided 

by  affiliated  agency. 

Prerequisite:  Completion  of  all  academic  and  practicum  requirements. 

Spring,  Summer. 

454  Field  Work  in  Physical-Social  Rehabilitation  7  credits 

Three  months  of  full  time  experience  practicing  the  skills  of  the  entry 

level  therapist  under  the  supervision  of  a  registered  occupational 

therapist. 

Students  provide  own  room,  board  and  transportation  if  not  provided 

by  affiliated  agency. 

Prerequisite:  Completion  of  all  academic  and  practicum  requirements. 

Spring,  Summer. 

356  Special  Field  Work  (Optional)  2-3  credits 

Six  to  eight  weeks  of  supervised  experience  in  an  area  of  special 

interest,  e.g.  pediatrics,  geriatrics,  general  medicine,  school  based 

practice. 

Prerequisite:  Completion  of  all  academic  and  practicum  requirements. 

Spring,  Summer. 


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Course  Descriptions 


Philosophy  (PHL)  ^l  Contemporary  Self-images  3  credits 

A  study  of  individual  thinkers  who  represent  the  dominant  ideologies 
that  shape  our  present  self-understanding.  The  defining  ideas  of  our 
culture  and  the  modern  age;  an  exploration  of  the  conditions  that 
brought  on  a  climate  in  which  transcendence  is  difficult  to  attain. 
This  course  is  part  of  the  core  curriculum  and  is  required  of  all 
students. 

225  Ethics  3  credits 

Ethics  is  a  discipline  which  imparts  or  seeks  knowledge  of  the  Tightness 
or  wrongness  of  voluntary  action  and  its  consequences.  The 
application  of  ethical  theory  to  different  sets  of  problems  allows  for  a 
variety  of  topical  presentations  which  are  outlined  below: 

Variations 

Social  Ethics 

An  examination  of  the  leading  ethical  theories  in  normative  discourse, 
including  utilitarianism  and  non-consequentialism;  the  application  of 
theories  to  such  social  problems  as  suicide,  euthanasia,  abortion, 
punishment  and  environmental  issues. 

Business  Ethics 

The  general  principles  of  ethics  applied  to  the  free  enterprise  system. 
Capitalism,  social  justice,  the  role  of  government  in  business. 

Medical  Ethics 

Study  of  Christian  ethical  principles  relative  to  modern  science  and 
the  health  professions.  Abortion,  artificial  insemination,  human 
experimentation,  genetic  experimentation  and  organ  transplants. 

256  Philosophy  of  Love  "  3  credits 

A  phenomenological  examination  of  the  reality  and  meaning  of  love, 
and  of  love's  relationship  to  the  basic  structures  of  human  existence. 

257  Philosophy  of  Religion  3  credits 

A  philosophical  inquiry  into  the  nature  of  religion  and  the  objects  of 

thought  and  feeling  associated  with  religion,  such  as  the  nature  and 

existence  of  God,  the  nature  of  religious  experience,  evil, 

transcendence. 

This  course  is  part  of  the  Honors  colloquia. 

260  Practical  Logic  3  credits 

The  application  of  logical  principles,  techniques  of  critical  thought 
and  argumentation  to  the  needs  of  everyday  life.  Emphasis  on 
assessing  the  legitimacy  of  arguments,  detecting  common  fallacies, 
evaluating  evidence  and  improving  skills  in  reasoning. 

261  Philosophy  of  Women  3  credits 

A  philosophical  examination  of  the  literature  and  central  issues  of  the 
women's  liberation  movement. 


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Philosophy  (PHL)  ^70  Social  and  Political  Philosophy  3  credits 

An  exploration  of  issues  pertaining  to  the  order  of  human  life  in  civil 
society.  Study  of  social  and  political  writings;  literary,  philosophical 
and  religious  works  that  express  politically  relevant  concepts  of  man 
and  the  world. 

290  Philosophy  of  Person  3  credits 

A  dominantly  Thomistic  and  phenomenological  approach  to 
analyzing  the  existential  structures  that  constitute  a  person. 
Exploration  of  the  possibilities  for  personal  growth  and  evaluation  of 
the  various  social  forces  that  limit  these  possibilities. 

390  Philosophy  of  Art  3  credits 

An  interdisciplinary  inquiry  into  several  key  problems  in  the 
philosophy  of  art  and  aesthetics.  Special  attention  to  such  themes  as 
creativity,  the  evaluation  of  art,  the  purpose  of  art  and  the  nature  of 
symbols. 

413  Philosophy  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

480  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

485  Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 


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Physical 
Education  (PHE) 


105 


107/108 


110 


115 


120 


125 


130 


135 


140 


145 


Archery  1  credit 

Instruction  in  basic  target  archery  techniques,  including  the  low 
method  of  anchoring  and  the  bowsight  methods  of  aiming. 
Fundamentals  of  selection  and  care  of  equipment;  basic  safety 
procedures. 

Dance:  An  Experience  in 

Creative  Movement  1  credit  each 

A  study  of  relaxation  and  tension,  breathing  and  coordination. 
Creative,  spontaneous  reaction  as  a  base  for  directed  improvisations. 

Badminton  1  credit 

Instruction  in  the  basic  skills  of  badminton:  serves,  clear,  smash, 
drop,  drive  and  net  shots.  Rules  and  basic  strategy  of  singles  and 
doubles  in  recreational  and  tournament  situations. 

Bowling  1  credit 

Techniques  and  skills  of  stance,  approach,  aim,  delivery  and  etiquette 
of  bowling.  Language  and  rules  of  the  sport.  Additional  costs. 

Gymnastics  1  credit 

Fundamental  gymnastic  skills,  spotting  techniques,  safety  procedures 
and  nomenclature  for  women's  olympic  events. 

Racquetball  1  credit 

Fundamentals  of  the  game,  including  history,  rules,  stroking 
techniques  and  game  tactics.  Practice  in  singles  and  doubles  play  in 
competitive  situations. 

Tennis  1  credit 

The  basic  spin  serve,  forehand  and  backhand  drives,  forehand  and 
backhand  volleys.  Knowledge  of  theory  involved  in  stroke 
production;  concepts  of  placement  and  speed  of  the  ball;  progression 
for  learning  each  stroke;  rules  and  scoring  systems  for  singles  and 
doubles;  basic  strategy  of  singles  and  doubles.  The  significance  and 
value  of  sport  tennis  as  a  cultural  mode. 

Special  Physical  Education  1  credit 

A  program  of  physical  activities  for  students  with  limitations  which 
preclude  their  participation  in  regular  classes.  Enrollment  based  on 
physician's  recommendation  or  a  limitation  identified  by  the  student 
or  an  instructor.  Program  is  individualized  to  meet  students'  needs. 

Skiing  1  credit 

Series  of  eight  lessons  at  a  nearby  ski  school.  Instruction  for  students 
who  have  little  or  no  skiing  experience,  including  proper  use  of 
equipment,  safety,  use  of  lifts,  progressive  development  of  parallel  ski 
technique  to  the  point  of  doing  smooth  linked  turns. 

Volleyball  1  credit 

Instruction  and  practice  in  basic  skills  including  the  underhand  and 
overhand  serve,  set,  bump,  one-hand  dig,  spike  and  block.  Rules, 
basic  offensive  and  defensive  strategy  and  sociocultural  aspects  of  the 
sport  are  discussed. 


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Physical  150  Personal  Development  1  credit 

pi  ..         /pi_ip\  Development  of  programs  of  exercise  and  activity  based  on  individual 

LUUCdiiun  \i  nc;  assessment  of  status,  needs  and  goals.  Students  are  enabled  to 

determine  realistic  goals  for  their  own  development  and  use  of  activity 

throughout  life. 

155  Softball  1  credit 

The  nature  and  scope  of  softball;  understanding  and  application  of 
rules.  Execution  of  basic  softball  skills  and  application  of  basic  game 
strategy. 

301  Physical  Education  of  Children  2  credits 

Introduction  to  the  scope  of  physical  activities  for  the  young  child. 
Emphasis  on  planning  and  conducting  a  worthwhile  physical 
education  program;  correlation  of  physical  education  activities  with 
other  aspects  of  education. 
Prerequisite:  Six  hours  of  education  courses. 

305  Adapted  Physical  Education  2  credits 

Study  of  health  and  physical  education  programs  and  materials  for 
special  children.  Experience  with  adapted  physical  education  and 
health  programs. 

413  Physical  Education  Cooperative  Education         3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 


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Phvsics  (PHY)  101/102       Radiologic  Physics  3  credits  each 

Structure  of  matter;  basic  electricity  and  magnetism;  X-ray  properties, 
production  and  interaction  with  matter;  X-ray  circuit. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

107/108       Introductory  Physics  3  credits  each 

An  appreciation  of  the  world  of  physics  for  non-science  majors. 
Classical  physics  topics  which  illustrate  the  history  method  and 
applications  of  physics.  Emphasis  on  modern  physics. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

109  Acoustics  3  credits 

Fundamental  principles  of  acoustics  and  their  application  to  musical 

instruments. 

Offered  on  request. 

131  Physical  Science  3  credits 

A  survey  of  physical  science  including  astronomy  chemistry  and 

physics. 

Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

141  Introductory  Astronomy  3  credits 

Elementary  astronomy  including  such  topics  as  the  tools  of  the 
astronomer,  the  earth,  the  moon,  the  solar  system,  the  sun,  stars, 
galaxies,  stellar  evolution,  cosmology. 
Offered  on  request. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 

221/222       General  Physics  4  credits  each 

Fundamentals  of  mechanics,  heat,  wave  motion,  light,  electricity  and 
magnetism.  Knowledge  of  calculus  recommended. 
Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 

341  Modern  Physics  3  credits 

Introduction  to  atomic  and  nuclear  physics  including  the  Bohr  atom, 
spectra,  X-rays,  matter  waves,  radioactivity,  nuclear  energy, 
relativity  Offered  on  request. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Prerequisite:  PHY  222. 

350  Mathematical  Physics  3  credits 

Some  mathematical  techniques  necessary  for  the  study  of  advanced 
physics,  including  Fourier  series,  Bessel  functions,  Legendre 
polynomials,  vector  analysis  and  solution  of  partial  differential 
equations  in  boundary  value  problems.  Offered  on  request. 
Lecture:  3  hours. 
Prerequisite:  MTH  242. 

413  Physics  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 


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Political 
Science  (POL) 


100 


251/252 


American  National  Government 


3  credits 


315 


405/406 

413 

450/451 


480/481 

485 


A  study  of  the  national  government,  its  structure,  powers  and 

functions. 

Part  of  the  core  curriculum. 

Law  Seminar  I— II  3  credits  each 

Introduction  to  the  legal  system  and  legal  profession;  the  role  of 
lawyers  and  judges  in  American  society;  the  courts  and  judicial 
process;  policy  making;  legal  research  and  procedures;  the  use  of  law 
books;  legal  terms;  decision  making;  litigation,  case  analysis. 
Correlated  field  instruction  and  field  experiences  included. 

Communism:  Revolutionary  Theory 

and  Practice  3  credits 

Study  of  the  theories  of  Marx,  Lenin,  Mao,  Che,  Ho  Chi  Minh  and 
others  as  practiced  in  the  revolutions  and  resultant  societies  in  China, 
South  East  Asia,  Latin  America,  Russia  and  Eastern  Europe. 

American  Constitutional  Law  I— II  3  credits  each 

A  case  method  survey  of  the  organic  role  of  the  United  States  Supreme 
Court  in  the  total  process  of  the  American  constitutional  system. 
Emphasis  on  governmental  structure  and  relationships. 

Political  Science  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

Internship  3  credits  each 

Directed  field  experiences  for  advanced  students  in  law  offices  or  law 
related  agencies.  Weekly  College  conferences  coordinate  theoretical 
knowledge  with  field  observations  and  practical  experiences. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  program  director. 


Independent  Study 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


1-3  credits  each 


Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 


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Psychology  (PSY)  123  Introduction  to  Psychology  3  credits 

A  survey  of  the  science  of  contemporary  psychology,  its  methods, 
findings,  theoretical  foundations  and  practical  applications.  Topics 
include  biological  basis  of  behavior,  developmental  processes, 
perception,  learning,  motivation,  personality,  social  behavior  and 
abnormal  behavior. 

224  Organizational  and  Industrial  Psychology  3  credits 

Investigation  of  organizational  behavior,  personnel  and  industrial 
psychology,  with  emphasis  on  utilization  of  basic  psychological 
theory  to  make  organizations  more  effective.  Topics  include  personnel 
selection,  performance  appraisal,  training  employees  and  managers, 
leadership  and  supervision,  communication,  motivation,  attitudes 
and  job  satisfaction. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 

232  Research  Methods  3  credits 

Development  of  appreciation  for  the  scientific  method  as  applied  to 
the  behavioral  sciences.  The  language  of  science,  concepts, 
propositions,  hypotheses,  models,  theories  and  empirical  laws. 
Analysis  of  the  concepts  of  experimental,  correlational  and  case  study 
methods. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123. 

275  Child  and  Adolescent  Psychology  3  credits 

Study  of  the  relationship  between  physiological  and  psychological 
growth  of  the  individual  from  infancy  through  adolescence.  Emphasis 
on  the  theoretical  formulations  of  child  and  adolescent  development 
relative  to  emotional  and  cognitive  processes. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 

276  Psychology  of  Aging  .  3  credits 

Survey  of  the  psychological  impact  of  age-related  changes  that  occur 
between  early  and  late  maturity.  Areas  of  study  include  changes  in 
perceptual  abilities,  intellect  and  learning  capacities  in  late  life; 
personality  changes  and  emotional  dimensions  of  late  life;  adjustment 
to  retirement;  role  changes;  and  environmental  issues  which 
contribute  to  psychological  health. 

280  Tests  and  Measurements  3  credits 

Development  of  skills  necessary  to  determine  the  adequacy  of  testing 
instruments.  Topics  include  personality  measures,  interests  tests,  IQ 
scales,  achievement  tests  and  aptitude  tests.  Summary  of 
measurement  statistics  provided  but  students  are  encouraged  to  take 
MTH  251,  Basic  Statistics,  as  background. 

330  Personality  3  credits 

Survey  of  the  various  theories  of  development,  structure  and 
characteristics  of  personality.  Freudian  theory,  behavioral,  humanistic 
and  existential  viewpoints,  trait  theorists  and  others  are  explored. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 


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Psychology  (PSY)  350  Social  Psychology  3  credits 

Study  of  the  relationships  between  individuals,  and  between 

individuals  and  groups  or  institutions.  Topics  include  attribution  of 

responsibility,  interpersonal  attraction,  social  influence,  attitude 

change,  characteristics  and  effects  of  crowds,  and  determinants  of 

behavior. 

Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 

365  Alcoholism  3  credits 

An  overview  of  alcoholism  including  the  impact  of  alcohol  and 
alcoholism  on  individuals  and  society,  fetal  alcohol  syndrome, 
employee  assistance  programs  and  Alcoholics  Anonymous. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

381  Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topics  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced 
with  preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 

385  Communication  Skills:  Interviewing  and 

Recording  Techniques  3  credits 

Development  of  skills  that  may  be  useful  in  working  directly  with 
clients  and  others  including  listening  for  emotions,  monitoring  one's 
own  reactions  and  responses,  building  a  client-worker  relationship 
which  can  foster  constructive  change  in  the  client. 

413  Psychology  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

430  Abnormal  Psychology  3  credits 

Study  of  both  professional  and  popular  theories  regarding  mental 
illness  and  abnormal  behavior.  Exploration  of  chronology  of 
abnormal  behavior  theories  from  madness  and  demonic  possession  to 
modern  day  viewpoints.  Comparative  study  of  medical,  behavioral 
and  social  models  of  mental  disorder. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 

431  Learning  and  Behavior  Modification  3  credits 

Review  of  major  learning  theories  including  classical  and  operant 
conditioning,  and  social  learning  theory.  Emphasis  on  appropriate  use 
of  behavior  modification  techniques  by  parents,  teachers,  social 
workers,  health  care  professionals.  Students  learn  to  use  behavior 
modification  techniques  and  practice  them  throughout  the  course. 
Prerequisite:  PSY  123  or  permission  of  instructor. 

452  Counseling  and  Psychotherapy  3  credits 

Emphasis  on  treatment  of  psychopathology,  including  discussion  of 
such  approaches  as  psychoanalysis,  Rogerian  therapy,  gestalt, 
rational,  emotive  and  behavior  therapy,  primal  scream  therapy, 
transactional  analysis,  drug  therapy,  shock  therapy,  psychosurgery 
and  religious  counseling.  Study  of  the  current  research  on  the 
effectiveness  of  the  various  therapies. 
Prerequisites:  PSY  123,  PSY  430,  or  permission  of  instructor. 

470/471        Advanced  Seminars  in  Psychology  3  credits  each 

To  enable  students  of  advanced  standing  to  explore  in  detail  specific 
sub-areas  within  the  field  of  psychology.  Topics  will  vary;  readings 
and  group  discussion.  Paper  usually  required. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 


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Radiologic  106  Medical  Terminology  1  credit 

~p     i         i  /l?rjT^  Anatomical  names  of  bones  and  organs  of  the  body  and  other 

oJ  V     *-'     /  descriptive  terms  and  their  common  abbreviations;  prefixes  and 

suffixes,  proper  usage,  spelling  and  interpretation  of  terms. 
Lecture:  1  hour. 

108  Radiologic  Positioning  I  4  credits 

Fundamental  principles  of  positioning  including  demonstration. 

Emphasis  on  need  for  different  views  to  maintain  correct  detail  and 

proportion  of  parts;  avoidance  of  magnification,  distortion  and 

superimposition  of  structures;  topographic  and  radiographic 

anatomy. 

Lecture:  3  hours.  Laboratory:  3  hours.  Fall. 

110  Radiologic  Positioning  II  3  credits 

Topographic  and  radiographic  anatomy  of  the  skull,  skull  positioning, 

ancillary  radiographic  procedures. 

Lecture:  3  hours. 

Prerequisites:  RDT  106,  RDT  108,  BIO  127.  Spring. 

111  Practicum  of  Skull  Positioning  1  credit 

Practical  application  of  positioning  cranial  anatomy. 
Laboratory:  3  hours. 
Corequisite:  RDT  110.  Spring. 

112  Methods  of  Patient  Care  2  credits 

Communication,  asepsis,  body  mechanics,  vital  signs,  emergencies, 
drug  administration  and  isolation  technique. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Fall. 

121  Radiologic  Technique  I  2  credits 

History  of  radiology,  darkroom  procedures,  protection,  exposure 

factors  and  film  critique. 

Lecture:  1  hour.  Laboratory:  2  hours.  Fall. 

122  Radiologic  Technique  II  2  credits 

Mathematical  conversion  of  exposure  factors,  quality  control,  film 
critique. 

Lecture:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  RDT  121.  Spring. 

141  Clinical  Experience  I  1  credit 

Orientation  to  the  clinical  setting,  equipment  familiarization, 

application  of  theoretical  principles  through  examination  of  patients 

under  direct  supervision.  Film  critique. 

16  hours  per  week. 

Prerequisites:  RDT  106,  RDT  108,  RDT  112,  RDT  121.  Spring. 

145  Clinical  Experience  II  0  credit 

Continuation  of  RDT  141.  Experience  in  perfecting  the  application  of 

ionizing  radiation  under  supervision. 

40  hours  per  week. 

Prerequisites:  RDT  110,  RDT  111,  RDT  122,  RDT  141.  Summer. 


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Radiologic  200  Radiation  Protection  1  credit 

-p     ■         i  /T?r)T\  Patient  protection,  personnel  protection,  maximum  permissable  dose, 

lecnnOlOgy  \l\LJ  1  )  exposure  monitoring.  Required  course  for  all  radiologic  technology 

majors. 

Lecture:  1  hour.  Spring. 

216  Registry  Seminar  1  credit 

Review  of  the  basic  principles  of  positioning  and  technique,  anatomy 
and  physiology,  ethics. 
Lecture:  1  hours.  Spring. 

221  Special  Radiographic  Procedures  2  credits 

History  and  equipment,  neuroradiography,  angiography, 
bronchrography,  hysterosalpingography,  arthrography,  subtraction 
and  xerography. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Fall. 

222  Radiologic  Technique  III  3  credits 

Techniques  in  fluoroscopy,  tomography,  stereoscopy,  magnification, 
factors  affecting  the  image,  collimation,  grids,  filters,  film  critique. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Laboratory:  2  hours. 
Prerequisite:  RDT  122.  Fall. 

230  Clinical  Experience  III  3  credits 

Continuation  of  RDT  145,  including  special  procedure  and  pediatric 

radiology. 

24  hours  per  week.  Fall. 

231  Clinical  Experience  IV  3  credits 

Practical  application  of  theory  and  skills  acquired  in  all  phases  of  the 

curriculum. 

24  hours  per  week. 

Prerequisites:  RDT  221,  RDT  222,  RDT  230.  Spring. 

232  Clinical  Experience  V  0  credit 

Continuation  of  RDT  231. 
40  hours  per  week.  Summer. 

235  Professional  Ethics  2  credits 

Moral,  legal  and  professional  ethics,  confidential  information, 
interpersonal  relationships,  medicolegal  considerations. 
Lecture:  2  hours.  Fall. 

247  Radiologic  Pathology  1  credit 

A  study  of  disease:  congenital,  trauma,  bacterial  and  viral  disorders, 
neoplastic  and  degenerative.  Conditions  of  illness  and  their  effects  on 
systems  of  the  human  body. 
Lecture:  1  hour.  Spring. 


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Radiologic  413  Radiologic  Technology 

Technology  (RDT)  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

C'J  Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

444  Radiologic  Technology  Practicum  3  credits 

Clinical  experience  and  classroom  instruction  as  designated  by  the 
program  director.  For  baccalaureate  program  students  only. 

448  Quality  Control  3  credits 

Examination  of  factors  affecting  radiographic  quality  and  methods 
used  to  test,  evaluate  and  ensure  radiographic  quality.  For 
baccalaureate  program  students  only. 


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Religious  *00"  Biblical  Studies  3  credits 

q       ..        ,jjrr\  The  study  of  the  Bible  with  an  awareness  of  what  the  Biblical  authors 

Diuaies  V1\LZJ;  meant  to  communicate  to  their  contemporaries.  Approaches  to  a 

number  of  Biblical  questions  allow  for  a  variety  of  topical 

presentations  which  are  outlined  below: 

Variations 

Introduction  to  the  Old  Testament 

A  study  of  the  development  of  the  Israelites'  religious  consciousness 
from  the  patriarchal  period  to  the  Maccabean  kingdom. 
Consideration  of  political  history  where  it  is  important  as 
background. 

Introduction  to  the  New  Testament 

A  study  of  the  history  of  first  century  Palestine  and  the  aspects  of  first 
century  Judaism  relevant  to  an  understanding  of  the  first  Christians. 
The  spread  of  Christianity  from  the  Aramic-speaking  world  to  the 
Greek-speaking  world  and  its  accompanying  doctrinal  development. 
Study  of  selected  Pauline  letters;  literary  techniques  and  the 
theological  perspectives  of  the  evangelists. 

101  Catholic  Teaching  3  credits 

Reflections  upon  Christian  faith  and  practice  as  developed  and 
interpreted  by  the  Roman  Catholic  Church.  Approaches  to  a  number 
of  questions  related  to  Catholicism  allow  for  a  variety  of  topical 
presentations  which  are  outlined  below: 

Variations 

Catholic  Search  for  Truth 

The  foundations  of  Catholic  faith;  the  development  and  growth  of 
Catholic  doctrine;  expressions  of  faith;  the  questions  debated  in  the 
Church  today. 

Jesus:  God  and  Man 

Historical,  scriptural  and  theological  insights  into  the  actuation  of  the 
Jesus  event  in  one's  personal  life,  in  the  Church  and  in  contemporary 
world  experience. 

Sacred  Symbols  in  Human  Experience 

The  role  of  symbol  in  people's  lives;  an  understanding  of  Christian 
sacramentality.  Inquiry  into  the  origin  and  nature  of  symbols,  the 
development  of  Christian  symbols  and  the  mission  and  nature  of  the 
Church. 


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Religious  10^  Moral  Theology  3  credits 

q        i.       /I?T  C\  A  study  of  human  conduct  within  a  Christian  context.  Examination  of 

jtUuies  UvLj/  fae  jree  ratjona]  behavior  of  human  beings  measured  against  the 

demands  of  faith.  The  application  of  moral  theology  to  different  sets 
of  problems  allows  for  a  variety  of  different  topical  presentations 
which  are  outlined  below: 

Variations 

The  Gospel  and  Social  Justice 

Contemporary  issues  of  social  justice  including  world  hunger,  human 
rights,  Third  World  development,  minority  groups,  etc. 
Consideration  of  the  Biblical  notion  of  justice,  encyclicals  related  to 
justice,  Vatican  II  documents  and  other  important  materials. 

Holocaust:  A  Study  of  Evil 

Examination  of  the  difficult  questions  raised  by  the  Holocaust, 
especially  the  problem  of  a  just  and  loving  God  amid  disproportionate 
evil. 

104  World  Religions  3  credits 

The  study  of  non-Christian  religions  and  their  intrinsic  merit.  The 
exploration  of  a  number  of  different  religious  traditions  allows  for  a 
variety  of  topical  presentations  which  are  outlined  below: 

Variations 

Introduction  to  World  Religions 

An  introduction  to  the  major  religions  of  the  world  through  a  study  of 
their  origins,  development,  beliefs  and  scriptures.  Awareness  of  the 
variety  of  religious  experience. 

Eastern  Religions 

Study  of  such  topics  as  Yoga,  Enlightenment,  the  Buddha,  the  Tao  and 
the  thoughts  of  Mao  Tse-Tung.  The  religious  questions  asked  by  the 
cultures  of  India,  China  and  Japan. 

Islam 

The  faith  and  practice  of  the  Islamic  religion,  including  the  role  of  the 
prophet  Mohammed;  the  Koran;  the  Five  Pillars  of  Islam;  and  Sunni, 
Shi'ite  and  Sufi  Muslims.  Strong  historical  and  political  emphasis, 
tracing  the  Islamic  world  from  its  rise,  through  its  golden  age,  into  the 
present. 


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Religious  1^2  Church  History  3  credits 

q       ..        ,p,  qi  The  study  of  the  origin  and  development  of  aspects  of  the  Christian 

jiuaies  V  I\LJ/  Church.  Consideration  of  a  number  of  questions  related  to  the  history 

of  the  Church  allows  for  a  variety  of  topical  presentations  which  are 

outlined  below: 

Variations 

Religion  in  America 

Emphasis  on  the  role  of  religion  in  creating  this  nation  and  in  forming 
its  present  national  character.  Forms  and  denominations  of  Protestant 
Christianity. 

Origins  of  Christianity 

The  first  four  centuries  of  the  Christian  movement,  from  the  time  of 
Jesus  through  the  time  when  Christianity  became  the  official  religion 
of  the  Roman  Empire.  The  development  of  orthodoxy,  Christian 
schools  of  thought  including  Gnosticism,  Marcionism  and  the  rise  of 
Manicheism. 

The  Church 

The  nature,  structure  and  dynamics  of  the  Church  with  emphasis  on 
the  documents  of  Vatican  II. 

153  Selected  Studies  in  Women  and  Religion  3  credits 

Intensive  study  of  a  selected  issue  concerning  the  relationship  of 
women  and  religion.  Topics  may  include  women  in  scripture,  a 
history  of  women  as  ministers,  etc. 

213  Selected  New  Testament  Topics  3  credits 

In-depth  study  of  a  particular  New  Testament  author  or  school,  e.g. 
John  and  the  Johannine  School,  Luke,  Paul,  the  Pauline  School,  etc. 
Examination  of  attitudes  toward  Judaism  and  the  Mosaic  Law,  the 
Gentile  mission  and  Gentile  Christianity.  Theological  structures, 
especially  Christology  and  Ecclesiology. 

224  Practicum  in  Christian  Ministry  3  credits 

Integration  of  pastoral  practice  and  theological  insight.  Processes  of 
theological  reflection  explored  within  the  context  of  pastoral  ministry 
Theological  study,  pastoral  field  placement  and  evaluation. 

228  Theology  of  Mary  3  credits 

The  role  of  Mary  in  the  contemporary  church  from  an  historical, 
social  and  theological  perspective. 

240  Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 

280  Independent  Study  1-3  credits 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 

413  Religious  Studies  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 


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Social  Work  (SWK)  *^3  Community  Service  3  credits 

Practical  experience  in  helping  people  and  the  community; 
understanding  human  needs  and  assessing  student  potential  for 
human  services  professions. 

Lecture  combined  with  4  hours  per  week  in  community  service. 
Course  open  to  all  students. 

232  Research  Methods  3  credits 

Appreciation  of  the  scientific  method  as  applied  to  the  behavioral 
sciences  and  social  work.  The  language  of  science,  concepts, 
propositions,  models,  hypotheses  and  empirical  laws.  Analysis  of 
concepts  of  the  experimental,  correlational  and  case  study  methods. 
Critical  reading  of  research;  introduction  to  research  activities. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

251  Introduction  to  Social  Welfare  3  credits 

Introduction  to  the  field  of  social  work  and  the  social  welfare  system 
in  the  United  States.  Focuses  on  the  historical  and  philosophical 
antecedents  of  present  day  social  welfare  programs  and  the 
development  of  social  work  as  a  profession. 
Prerequisite:  SOC  110  or  permission  of  instructor. 

252  Social  Welfare  Policies  and  Services  3  credits 

A  systems  approach  to  the  study  and  assessment  of  contemporary 
social  welfare  programs.  Focuses  on  the  interplay  of  social,  political 
and  economic  forces  that  influence  the  planning  and  implementation 
of  social  welfare  services. 
Prerequisite:  SWK  251  or  permission  of  instructor. 

352  Adaptive  Behavior  3  credits 

Integration  of  knowledge  from  sociology  and  psychology  with  social 

work  and  other  helping  professions.  Environmental  factors,  systems 

theories  and  psychosocial  development  during  the  life  cycle  of  the 

individual. 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

353/354       Social  Work  Methods  and  Processes  I-II  3  credits  each 

Skills  in  social  work  intervention  will  be  developed,  including  case 
work,  group  work,  community  organization,  assessment,  goals  and 
methods  of  implementation  of  large  and  small  group  theory.  Social 
worker's  role  as  advocate  and  change  agent. 

356  Social  Casework  Practice  3  credits 

Examination  of  social  work  delivery  services  in  the  one-to-one 
relationship.  Emphasis  on  casework  skills,  case  record  writing  and 
analysis,  and  creative  problem  solving  based  on  behavioral  science 
data  and  observed  needs. 
Prerequisite:  SWK  353. 

358  Counseling  the  Older  Adult  3  credits 

A  social  work  practice  course  with  emphasis  on  individual  and  group 

counseling  techniques  for  older  persons  with  emotional  and  social 

difficulties. 

Prerequisites:  Permission  of  instructor. 


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Social  Work  (SWK)  ^®  Special  Topics  in  Social  Work  Practice  1-3  credits 

361  Special  Topics  in  Social  Work  Policy  1-3  credits 

Content  of  these  courses  varies  from  semester  to  semester  in  keeping 
with  student  and  faculty  interest. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

363  Child  Welfare  Services  3  credits 

The  history  and  current  provision  of  services  to  children  in  need  of 
care  because  of  neglect,  abuse  or  lack  of  family  support. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

365  Social  Work  with  Groups 

Group  work  as  a  method  of  affecting  change  in  individuals.  Group 
structure  and  processes;  interventive  techniques  used  by  group 
workers.  Experiential  learning. 
Prerequisite:  SWK  353  and  SWK  354,  or  permission  of  instructor. 

371  Field  Instruction  I  3  credits 

Students  work  in  a  community  agency  two  days  per  week  for  one 
semester,  under  the  supervision  of  an  agency  person  and  a  member  of 
the  social  work  faculty.  Students  participate  fully  in  agency  activities. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

375  Aging  Policies  and  Programs  3  credits 

Analysis  of  causes,  intent  and  results  of  policy  decisions  as  they  are 

experienced  as  programs  and  services  for  the  elderly.  Discussion  of 

policies  affecting  income,  health  care,  social  services  and 

volunteerism. 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

385  Communication  Skills:  Interviewing 

and  Recording  Techniques  3  credits 

Development  of  skills  useful  in  working  directly  with  clients  and 
others.  Listening  for  emotions,  monitoring  one's  own  reactions  and 
responses,  building  a  client/worker  relationship  that  will  foster 
constructive  change  in  the  client. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

390/391       Seminar  3  credits  each 

Analysis  of  special  areas  of  social  work. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

392  Child  Abuse  and  Neglect  3  credits 

A  practice  oriented  course  for  students  who  intend  to  work  in  a 
protective  service  role.  Abuse  and  neglect,  causes,  legal  sanctions  for 
intervention,  treatment  approaches,  case  planning  and  services. 

395  Foster,  Residential  and  Adoptive  Care 

Assessment,  case  planning  and  the  provision  of  services  in  foster  care, 
residential  facilities  and  for  child  adoption. 
Prerequisite:  SWK  363  or  permission  of  instructor. 

413  Social  Work  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community 


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475/476 


477 


480 
485 


Field  Instruction  Seminar  0  credit 

Weekly  seminar  for  students  involved  in  field  instruction;  for  duration 
of  field  placement.  Integration  of  theoretical  knowledge  with  practical 
field  experiences.  Student  case  materials  and  experiences  discussed. 
Corequisite:  Field  instruction  course. 

Field  Instruction  II-III  3  credits  each 

Two  days  a  week  for  two  semesters,  senior  social  work  students 
practice  in  a  social  service  agency.  Practice  supervised  by  agency 
representative;  education  directed  by  social  work  faculty.  Direct 
service  to  clients. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

Field  Instruction  IV  6  credits 

An  alternative  to  SWK  475-476  in  cases  where  block  placements  are 
more  valuable.  Senior  social  work  students  work  full  time  in  an 
agency  for  eight  to  ten  weeks  for  one  semester.  Practice  supervised  by 
an  agency  representative;  education  directed  by  social  work  faculty 
member.  Direct  service  to  clients. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 


Independent  Study 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


1-3  credits 


Special  Topics  1-3  credits 

Topic  may  vary  from  semester  to  semester  and  will  be  announced  with 
preregistration  information  and  course  hours. 


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Sociology  (SOC)  110  Anthropology  3  credits 

Basic  principles  of  human  cultural  and  physical  evolutionary 
development.  Emphasis  on  range  and  variability  of  human  cultures 
through  examination  of  selected  African,  Asiatic,  Native  American 
and  Oceanic  societies.  Social  change,  social  stratification,  culture  and 
personality,  culture  and  language,  ethnocentrism,  cultural  relativism 
and  social  control. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

121  Principles  of  Sociology  3  credits 

Lecture/discussion  format  introduces  students  to  the  conceptual  and 
methodological  tools  of  scientific  analysis  of  human  interactions, 
social  behaviors  and  social  processes.  Sociological  perspective, 
empirical  studies  and  theoretical  viewpoints. 

122  Social  Problems  3  credits 

An  analysis  of  the  theory  of  social  problems.  Emphasis  on  the  factors 
which  cause  social  problems,  particularly  in  the  American  culture. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

221  Cultural  Minorities  3  credits 

The  major  sub-cultures  in  the  United  States  examined  from  theoretical 

and  empirical  viewpoints. 

Prerequisite:  SOC  110  or  permission  of  instructor. 

232  Research  Methods  3  credits 

The  scientific  method  as  applied  to  the  behavioral  sciences  and  social 
work.  Consideration  of  the  language  of  science,  concepts, 
propositions,  hypotheses,  models,  theories  and  empirical  laws. 
Analysis  of  concepts  regarding  the  experimental,  correlational  and 
case  study  methods. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

321  The  Family  3  credits 

A  study  of  the  family  as  a  social  institution.  A  multiple  disciplinary 
approach  drawing  from  sociology,  anthropology,  psychology  and 
economics.  Family  patterns  of  organization,  disorganization  and 
reorganization  in  contemporary  America. 
Prerequisite:  SOC  110  or  permission  of  instructor. 

392/393       Seminar  3  credits  each 

Analysis  of  special  areas  of  sociology  or  anthropology. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor. 

413  Sociology  Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

481  482       Independent  Study  1-3  credits  each 

Special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic. 


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Course  Descriptions 


Special 
Education  (SED) 


231 


240 


241 


260 


340/341 


343 
372 

413 

472 


Exceptional  Children  3  credits 

Definitions  of  exceptional  children,  their  characteristics,  the  methods 
used  to  identify  their  learning  needs  and  the  types  of  educational 
programs  available.  Topics  include  special  education,  mental 
retardation,  learning  disabilities,  social  and  emotional  disturbance, 
speech  and  language  impairments,  vision  handicaps,  hearing 
handicaps,  physical  handicaps  and  giftedness. 

Characteristics  of  the  Handicapped  I  4  credits 

Study  of  exceptional  children  with  mental  retardation  and  physical 
handicaps.  The  causes  and  characteristics  of  intellectually  and 
physically  handicapping  conditions;  emphasis  on  physiological  and 
psychological  dimensions.  Classification  and  diagnostic  procedures. 
Field  experience  required. 

Characteristics  of  the  Handicapped  II  4  credits 

Study  of  exceptional  children  with  learning  disabilities  or  social  and 

emotional  disturbances.  The  characteristics  and  causes  of  learning  and 

behavioral  problems.  Classification,  etiology  and  diagnostic 

procedures. 

Field  experience  required. 

Prerequisite:  SED  240. 

Classroom  Management  3  credits 

Develops  competencies  related  to  effective  classroom  management, 
discipline  techniques  and  motivational  practices.  Various  theoretically 
based  strategies  discussed.  Operant  techniques  emphasized. 

Educational  Strategies  I-II  4  credits  each 

Develops  skills  related  to  the  diagnostic,  prescriptive,  instructional 
and  evaluative  roles  of  teachers  of  the  mentally  retarded,  physically 
handicapped  and  multiply  handicapped  pre-academic  child.  341 
addresses  learning  disabled  and  socially  and  emotionally  disturbed 
children.  Basic  instructional  tools,  procedures  and  strategies. 
Application  of  various  teaching  models. 
Field  experience  required. 

Diagnosis  of  Learning  Problems  3  credits 

Information  on  the  purposes/assumptions  of  evaluation,  descriptive 
statistics,  a  survey  of  tests  used  in  education  and  social  services,  and 
the  basics  of  test  construction. 

Vocational  Habilitation  3  credits 

Addresses  the  career  education  of  handicapped  students.  Emphasis  on 
secondary  education  and  post-school  alternatives.  Community 
resources;  preparation  of  handicapped  adolescents  for  adult  life. 

Cooperative  Education  3-12  credits 

Academic  study  combined  with  work  experience  in  the  community. 

Issues  in  Special  Education  2  credits 

Seminar  for  advanced  students  which  permits  integration  of  research, 
practical  experience  and  theory.  Awareness  of  contemporary  issues 
associated  with  legislation,  litigation,  trends  and  movements  within 
the  field.  Major  paper  required. 


IN 


College  Regulations 

Admissions  Requirements 


General 
Admission 
to  the 
Freshman  Class 


Admission 

to  the 

Music  Program 


Admission  to 
the  Nursing 
Program 


College  Misericordia  encourages  applications  from  those  who  seek  a  strong 
liberal  arts  base  for  their  chosen  baccalaureate  education  and  who  present 
evidence  of  the  ability  and  desire  to  pursue  an  academic  program  of  study. 

Candidates  for  general  admission  to  the  College  are  reviewed  on  a  rolling 
admissions  basis  by  the  Committee  on  Admissions.  The  decision  to  admit  a 
student  is  based  on  the  student's  intended  field  of  study  and  on  an  evaluation 
of  the  student's  qualifications. 

An  applicant  for  admission  who  wishes  to  enter  the  freshman  class  should 
provide  the  Admissions  Office  with  the  following: 

1.  Application  for  Admission  with  a  nonrefundable  $15  application  fee. 

2.  Official  copy  of  the  secondary  school  transcript  forwarded  to  the  Dean  of 
Admissions  by  the  Guidance  Department  of  the  secondary  school.  The 
transcript  should  indicate  that  the  candidate  has  completed,  or  is  in  the 
process  of  completing,  at  least  sixteen  (16)  Carnegie  Units.  The  transcript 
should  include  current  semester  courses  and  all  pertinent  information 
regarding  the  student's  educational  background.  Students  who  have 
secured  a  High  School  Equivalency  Diploma  may  also  be  considered  for 
Admission. 

3.  Test  results  of  the  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  (SAT)  of  the  College  Entrance 
Examination  Board  or  the  American  College  Testing  (ACT)  Program  are 
generally  required  for  admission.  Waiving  of  test  requirements  is  made 
only  by  written  permission  of  the  Dean  of  Admissions. 

4.  A  written  recommendation  from  the  high  school  principal  or  guidance 
counselor  is  also  a  requirement  for  admission  to  College  Misericordia. 

A  student  must  first  be  accepted  into  the  College  by  the  Admissions  Office 
prior  to  being  admitted  to  a  Music  degree  program.  Admission  to  the  Music 
department  is  contingent  upon  a  successful  audition.  A  theory  test  is  also  given 
at  the  time  of  audition. 

Students  may  audition  vocally  or  with  an  instrument,  and  must  demonstrate 
adequate  proficiency  and  potential.  The  audition  consists  of  scales  and  a 
suitable  technical  exercise.  Students  who  are  not  keyboard  majors  are  strongly 
encouraged  to  develop  a  degree  of  proficiency  in  piano. 

Students  who  wish  to  be  considered  for  Nursing  must  submit  the  results  of 
their  SAT  or  ACT  tests  to  College  Misericordia,  and  must  have  completed  at 
least  one  year  of  both  chemistry  and  biology  in  high  school,  achieving  at  least 
a  grade  of  "C"  in  each  course.  Factors  to  be  weighed  in  determining  acceptance 
into  the  nursing  program  include: 

1 .  SAT  or  ACT  test  scores. 

2.  High  school  science  and  mathematics  grades. 

3.  High  school  class  rank. 

Transfer  students  seeking  admission  to  Nursing  are  required  to  have  a  personal 
interview  with  the  chairman  of  the  Division  of  Nursing. 


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Admission 
to  the 

Occupational 
Therapy 
Program 


Admission 
to  the 
Radiologic 
Technology 
Program 


Admission 
of  Transfer 
Students 


Students  admitted  to  the  Pre-Occupational  Therapy  program  (first  year  of 
study)  must  meet  the  general  admission  requirements  of  College  Misericordia. 
Applicants  should  demonstrate  a  solid  background  in  high  school  math  and 
science  including  at  least  one  year  of  biology  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better. 
Although  not  required,  students  are  urged  to  meet  with  the  Occupational 
Therapy  program  faculty  to  discuss  the  major  in  detail.  Admission  to  the 
Pre-Occupational  Therapy  program  does  not  guarantee  advancement  into  the 
professional  program  in  occupational  therapy. 

Students  transferring  into  the  program  must  meet  specific  pre-OT 
requirements  in  addition  to  the  requirements  for  general  admission.  Priority 
consideration  for  advancement  into  the  professional  program  in  Occupational 
Therapy  will  be  given  to  matriculated  pre-OT  students  at  College 
Misericordia.  Transfers  will  be  considered  for  advanced  standing  only  if  they 
meet  the  specific  pre-OT  requirements  and  only  if  space  is  available.  Transfers 
may  however,  apply  for  Pre-Occupational  Therapy  status  with  the 
understanding  that  a  four-year  sequence  is  required  to  complete  the  program. 

Transfers  must  demonstrate  a  minimum  2.5  GRA  in  all  college  work 
attempted.  No  grade  below  "C"  will  be  accepted  for  transfer.  Transfers  are 
urged  to  consult  with  the  Occupational  Therapy  program  director  to  discuss 
career  options  in  the  field. 

A  candidate  who  wishes  to  be  considered  for  the  Radiologic  Technology 
program  must  meet  the  College's  general  admissions  requirements  and  must  sit 
for  the  Entrance  Examination  for  Schools  of  Radiologic  Technology  (EESRT). 
In  addition,  interviews  should  be  arranged  with  the  program  director  and  the 
Committee  on  Admissions. 

Students  who  wish  to  transfer  to  College  Misericordia  in  the  Radiologic 
Technology  program  must  have  a  cumulative  GRA  of  2.0  at  minimum.  These 
students  are  required  to  arrange  interviews  with  the  program  director  and  with 
the  technologist  in  charge  at  an  affiliating  hospital. 

Students  may  continue  their  education  toward  a  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in 
Radiologic  Technology  after  completing  the  Associate  degree  requirement. 
Students  may  also  initially  apply  for  admission  into  the  Bachelor  of  Science 
program  in  Radiologic  Technology. 


Students  who  wish  to  transfer  to  College  Misericordia  from  other  accredited 
four-year  colleges  or  universities,  or  two-year  junior  or  community  colleges, 
will  be  considered  for  admission  if  they  have  maintained  a  cumulative  GRA  or 
2.0  or  better  (based  on  a  4.0  system).  Candidates  who  meet  the  GPA 
requirement  for  general  admission  and  who  seek  advanced  standing  for 
previous  college  work  must  provide  the  Dean  of  Admissions  with  the 
following: 

1.  Application  for  Admission  with  a  non-refundable  $15  application  fee. 

2.  Official  copy  of  secondary  school  transcript. 

3.  Two  (2)  official  transcripts  from  each  college  previously  attended  where 
credit  has  been  earned. 


4.  Statement  of  honorable  dismissal  from  the  college  previously  attended. 


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Transferring 
from  Two-Year 
Institutions 


Transferring 
from  Four- Year 
Institutions 

Admissions 
Procedures 


5.  Copy  of  a  current  catalog,  indicating  courses  taken,  from  the  institution 
previously  attended. 

Admission  of  transfer  students  is  based  primarily  on  the  applicant's  academic 
performance  at  the  institution  attended  previously.  Transfer  credit  will  be 
awarded  for  those  courses  that  are  equivalent  to  courses  offered  at  College 
Misericordia.  Normally,  only  grades  of  "C"  or  better  will  be  accepted  for 
transfer  credit.  The  registrar,  however,  reserves  the  right  to  award  or  withhold 
credit. 

Grades  earned  at  other  institutions  are  not  included  in  the  student's  GPA  at 
College  Misericordia. 

Transfer  students  are  encouraged  to  arrange  an  interview  with  an  admissions 
counselor  to  review  academic  status  and  proposed  curriculum. 

Students  who  hold  associate  degrees  in  either  arts  or  sciences  may  be  admitted 
to  a  special  program  leading  to  a  baccalaureate  degree  at  College  Misericordia 
(associate  degrees  in  applied  arts  or  sciences  are  evaluated  on  a  course  by 
course  basis).  Under  the  special  program,  transfer  students  take  a  minimum  of 
56  credit  hours  at  College  Misericordia.  These  credits  are  to  include  six  credits 
in  religious  studies  and  six  in  philosophy  if  students  have  not  already  earned 
these  credits  as  part  of  their  associate  degree  program   (see  General  Studies). 

Students  must  also  complete  the  requirements  for  an  academic  major  and  earn 
a  total  of  128  credit  hours,  including  the  credits  earned  for  the  associate 
degree.  Please  note  that  some  majors  involve  extensive  coursework  and 
require  more  than  the  minimum  of  56  credits. 

Students  transferring  from  two-year  institutions  who  do  not  hold  associate 
degrees  may  transfer  up  to  70  credits.  These  students  must  earn  the  credits 
required  for  the  core  curriculum  and  the  academic  major,  to  complete  the 
degree  requirement  of  128  hours. 

Students  who  transfer  from  four-year  colleges  must  complete  a  minimum  of  32 
credits  at  College  Misericordia  to  be  eligible  to  receive  a  degree. 


Upon  receipt  of  the  Application  for  Admission,  the  secondary  school 
record/transcript,  post-secondary  transcripts  (if  applicable),  and  the  guidance 
or  transfer  counselor  recommendation,  the  Committee  on  Admissions  reviews 
the  applicant's  portfolio  and  notifies  a  candidate  by  mail  of  the  admission 
decision  usually  within  three  or  four  weeks. 

Because  of  the  limited  number  of  students  admitted  each  year  to  most 
programs  of  study,  reservation  deposits  will  be  accepted  only  while  space  is 
available.  Normally,  reservation  deposits  should  be  made  within  six  weeks  of 
notification  of  acceptance.  Deadline  extensions  may  be  granted  only  with  the 
written  consent  of  the  Dean  of  Admissions. 


Incoming  students  who  wish  to  enroll  at  College  Misericordia  for  either  the  fall 
or  spring  term  must  submit  a  reservation  deposit  of  SlOO  if  they  want  to  reside 
on  campus.  A  $50  reservation  deposit  is  required  for  incoming  students  who 
plan  to  commute.  This  deposit  will  not  be  refunded  if  the  student  withdraws. 

Personal  interviews  are  not  required.  However,  applicants  are  strongly 
encouraged  to  arrange  for  a  personal  interview  and  a  tour  of  the  campus. 


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Early  Decision 


Early 
Admission 


Advanced 
Placement 


College  Level 
Examination 
Program  (CLEP) 


Institutional 

Testing 

Requirement 


Readmission 


Students  for  whom  College  Misericordia  is  the  only  choice  for  admission  may 
apply  for  early  decision.  These  applicants  must  have  exhibited  exceptional 
academic  achievement  through  the  junior  year  in  high  school.  Applications 
must  be  submitted  after  May  15  of  the  junior  year  and  before  September  1  of 
the  senior  year. 

Admission  to  College  Misericordia  does  not  commit  the  student  to  attending, 
but  affords  the  early  decision  applicant  the  opportunity  to  know  his  or  her 
admission  status  early  in  the  fall  of  senior  year.  Early  decision  candidates  must 
also  adhere  to  the  reservation  deposit  deadline. 

Students  who  have  completed  their  junior  year  in  high  school  with  an 
outstanding  record  of  achievement  may  apply  for  early  admission  to  College 
Misericordia.  Candidates  for  early  admission  must  meet  the  requirements  for 
the  program  as  set  forth  by  the  Academic  Policies  Committee.  The  applicant's 
grade  point  average  and  SAT  results  are  among  the  major  considerations. 

Students  who  have  followed  the  College  Entrance  Examination  Board 
college-level  program  in  secondary  school,  and  have  scored  3  or  higher  on 
selected  Advanced  Placement  examinations,  may  be  granted  academic  credit 
at  College  Misericordia.  Decisions  concerning  Advanced  Placement  credit  are 
made  by  the  registrar  and  the  Division  Chairmen. 

Matriculating  students  may  earn  up  to  thirty  (30)  credits  in  any  degree 
program  through  CLEP.  All  thirty  credits  may  be  earned  through  CLEP  subject 
examinations,  or  fifteen  (15)  of  the  thirty  may  be  earned  by  taking  CLEP 
general  examinations.  A  minimum  score  of  50  is  required  in  any  of  the  subject 
examinations,  and  a  minimum  score  of  500  in  the  general  examinations  is 
required  to  obtain  credit. 

Subject  examinations  may  be  taken  only  in  those  subjects  which  correspond  to 
courses  described  in  the  catalog  or  which  are  part  of  the  cooperative  program 
with  King's  College,  Wilkes-Barre. 

All  freshman  students  admitted  to  the  College  are  required  to  take  a  series  of 
tests  in  basic  skills  areas  before  they  may  register  for  classes.  These  tests  are 
administered  on  selected  Saturdays  through  the  spring  and  summer. 

Students  who  demonstrate  a  deficiency  in  one  or  more  area  are  required  to 
take  a  developmental  education  course  in  the  area  corresponding  to  the 
deficiency.  Students  who  achieve  superior  scores  are  candidates  for  admission 
to  the  College  Honors  Program,  advanced  placement,  or  both. 

Students  who  have  previously  attended  College  Misericordia  and  have 
withdrawn  for  personal  reasons  may  be  considered  candidates  for 
readmission.  It  is  not  necessary  for  the  student  to  reapply,  but  a  letter  should 
be  sent  to  the  Dean  of  Admissions  indicating  the  reason(s)  why  the  student 
withdrew  and  wishes  to  return  to  the  College.  If  the  student  was  dismissed  for 
academic  reasons  the  matter  will  be  referred  to  the  Academic  Dean  for  final 
decision.  In  the  case  of  disciplinary  dismissal,  the  matter  will  be  referred  to  the 
Dean  of  Students. 

A  student  dismissed  for  academic  reasons  may  reapply  after  one  year.  The 
student  will  be  admitted  for  one  semester,  pending  an  evaluation  of  the 
semester's  work  by  the  Academic  Status  Committee.  If  at  the  end  of  the 
semester  the  student  fails  to  attain  a  2.0  cumulative  grade  point  average,  he  or 
she  will  be  asked  to  withdraw  permanently. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Academic 
Advising 


Academic 
Grievance 
Procedure 


Each  student  is  assigned  an  academic  advisor  within  the  student's  major 
department.  Students  undecided  about  their  major  will  be  assigned  special 
advisors. 

Academic  advisors  are  the  students'  liaison  with  other  college  offices.  Advisors 
should  be  consulted  often  for  guidance  and  advice.  In  addition  to  lending 
academic  guidance,  advisors  can  provide  information  on  where  to  obtain  and 
how  to  complete  necessary  forms  pertaining  to  academics. 

Advisors  must  sign  all  academic  paperwork  including  course  registration, 
drop/add  forms,  withdrawal  from  course  forms,  off-campus  permission 
forms,  etc.  Advisors  meet  with  students  individually  for  pre-registration 
consultation  each  semester. 

Faculty  members  post  their  office  hours  to  assist  students  in  making 
appointments.  Academic  advisement  is  coordinated  through  the  office  of  the 
Academic  Dean. 

The  College  provides  a  uniform  method  by  which  students  can  pursue 
grievable  issues.  Grievable  issues  are  complaints  about  the  institution's 
academic  policies  or  lack  of  them,  its  prescribed  procedures  for  carrying  out  its 
policies,  its  administration  of  matters  related  to  instructional  practices,  or  any 
combination  of  the  above. 

A  student  who  has  a  grievance  should  attempt  to  resolve  it  on  an  informal 
basis  by  using  the  following  procedures: 

1.  The  student  should  first  speak  to  the  person  with  whom  the  complaint 
rests. 

2.  If  the  matter  is  not  satisfactorily  resolved  at  that  level,  the  student  should 
proceed  to  the  chairman  of  the  division  to  discuss  the  issue. 

3.  If  the  matter  is  not  resolved  at  that  level,  the  student  should  proceed  to  the 
office  of  the  Academic  Dean  where  a  formal  grievance  may  be  filed. 

Formal  Grievance  The  student  shall  inform  the  Academic  Dean  in  writing  of  his  or  her  intent  to 
Procedure  see^  rorrna'  redress  through  the  grievance  procedure,  indicating  the  nature  of 

the  complaint. 

Within  fourteen  (14)  calendar  days  of  receipt  of  the  written  complaint,  the 
Academic  Dean  will  convene  the  Academic  Grievance  Committee  and  provide 
the  chairman  of  the  committee  with  the  student's  statement  of  the  complaint. 

The  Academic  Grievance  Committee  is  composed  of  one  administrator  and 
one  faculty  member  appointed  by  the  Academic  Dean,  and  the  academic 
affairs  coordinator  of  Student  Government. 

At  least  seven  (7)  days  in  advance  of  the  hearing,  the  chairman  of  the 
committee  will  notify  the  student,  and  the  individual  charged  with  the 
complaint,  of: 

1.  The  time  and  place  of  the  hearing. 

2.  Specification  and  nature  of  the  complaint. 

3.  The  composition  of  the  committee. 


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Academic 
Honors 


Academic 
Integrity 


4.  The  right  of  the  individual  charged  to  be  present  when  charges  and 

evidence  are  presented  to  the  committee,  to  question  evidence  and  to  give 
evidence  on  his  or  her  behalf. 

At  any  hearing,  committee  members  may  question  witnesses  to  evaluate  all  the 
relevant  facts  of  a  given  case.  All  committee  meetings  shall  be  private; 
witnesses  shall  be  excluded  except  for  the  period  of  their  questioning. 

The  report  and  recommendation  of  the  committee  shall  be  in  writing, 
including  the  committee's  rationale  for  the  decision  and  including  any 
dissenting  opinion.  Only  those  committee  members  who  have  heard  all 
testimony  and  evidence  in  a  given  case  may  vote  on  the  committee's 
recommendation. 

The  committee's  report  and  recommendation  shall  be  forwarded  to  the 
Academic  Dean  within  ten  (10)  calendar  days  of  the  hearing  and  copies  shall 
be  provided  to  all  parties  to  the  complaint. 

The  Academic  Dean  will  make  final  determination  and  formally  advise  the 
parties  involved. 

The  Dean's  List  is  issued  at  the  close  of  each  semester  in  recognition  of  students 
who  have  completed  a  minimum  of  12  credit  hours  and  have  earned  a  grade 
point  average  of  3.55  (on  a  4.0  system)  for  the  semester. 

Graduation  Honors  are  awarded  as  follows: 


HONOR 


GRADE  POINT  AVERAGE  AT  GRADUATION 


Summa  Cum  Laude 
Magna  Cum  Laude 
Cum  Laude 


3.80  or  better 
3.60  or  better 
3.40  or  better 


Other  honors  are  awarded  for  high  quality  scholarship  through  the 
departmental  honors  program  and  by  election  to  membership  in  honor 
societies. 

Any  form  of  cheating,  plagiarism  or  dishonesty  is  a  fundamental  violation  of 
the  nature  and  purposes  of  College  Misericordia.  Thus,  students  should  be 
aware  of  their  responsibilities  in  upholding  the  spirit  of  honesty. 

Plagiarism  and  other  forms  of  cheating  will  not  be  tolerated  and  will  result  in  a 
loss  of  academic  credit. 

In  general,  students  should  know  that  not  all  their  ideas,  data,  or  words  are 
expected  to  be  entirely  original;  however,  when  borrowing  from  others,  the 
appropriate  forms  of  attribution  must  be  used.  Scholarly  "borrowing"  is 
encouraged,  not  censored;  to  ignore  totally  the  accumulated  knowledge  of 
those  committed  to  understanding  the  world  would  itself  be  a  violation  of  the 
precepts  of  the  college  and  of  higher  education.  Unacknowledged  borrowing, 
however,  cannot  be  tolerated. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Academic 
Standing 


The  following  are  among  the  forms  of  dishonesty  for  which  sanctions  may  be 
given: 

1 .  Use  of  books,  notes,  or  other  materials  during  an  examination,  unless 
expressly  permitted. 

2.  Copying  others'  work  or  unauthorized  cooperation  in  doing  assignments  or 
during  an  examination. 

3.  Use  of  purchased  essays,  term  papers,  or  preparatory  research  for  such 
papers. 

4.  Submission  of  work  originally  done  by  someone  else. 

5.  Submission  of  the  same  written  work  in  more  than  one  course  without  the 
prior  written  approval  from  the  instructor(s)  involved. 

6.  Borrowing  from  published  works,  whether  material  is  taken  verbatim  or 
with  minor  alterations,  without  proper  and/or  sufficient 
acknowledgement . 

7.  Dishonesty  in  requests  for  either  extensions  on  papers  or  makeup 
examinations. 

8.  Misrepresentation  in  statements  concerning  work  submitted. 

9.  Falsification  or  fabrication  of  experimental  data  or  results. 

The  primary  responsibility  for  maintaining  standards  of  personal  integrity  and 
honor  in  academic  activities  rests  with  the  individual  student.  Any  student 
who  violates  these  standards  is  subject  to  disciplinary  action  which  may 
include  dismissal. 

Students  who  have  attempted  between  12  and  23  credits  will  be  placed  on 
probation  if  their  cumulative  grade  point  average  is  below  1.50.  Those  who 
have  attempted  between  24  and  37  credits  will  be  placed  on  probation  if  their 
cumulative  grade  point  average  is  below  1.75;  and  students  who  have 
attempted  38  or  more  credits  will  be  placed  on  probation  if  their  cumulative 
grade  point  average  is  below  2.0. 

Students  are  advised  to  confer  with  their  division,  for  some  divisions  require 
specific  averages  in  some  majors. 

All  transfer  students  are  expected  to  have  a  2.0  grade  point  average  to  be 
admitted  to  the  College.  Transfer  applicants  with  lower  than  a  2.0  will  be 
admitted  only  with  the  approval  of  the  Academic  Dean. 

A  student  on  academic  probation  for  two  consecutive  semesters  is  subject  to 
suspension  or  dismissal  from  the  College. 

A  cumulative  index  of  lower  than  1.0  at  the  end  of  the  freshman  year  will  bring 
automatic  dismissal. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Cancellation 
of  Classes 

Day  Classes 

Evening  Classes 


Once  academically  dismissed,  a  student  may  not  matriculate  at  the  College  for 
one  full  year.  Then,  a  student  will  be  readmitted  only  if  his  or  her  grade  point 
average  has  risen  to  a  2.0.  A  student's  grade  point  average  may  be  improved 
by  attending  classes  on  a  non-matriculating/part  time  basis. 

Readmittance  to  the  College  does  not  necessarily  imply  readmittance  to  a 
major  program.  After  being  readmitted,  the  student  must  maintain  a 
cumulative  grade  point  average  of  2.0  or  will  be  permanently  dismissed. 

Individual  class  cancellations  are  posted  by  the  Academic  Dean  as  they  are 
reported. 

If  classes  are  to  be  cancelled,  or  the  College  is  to  be  closed  because  of  weather 
conditions,  the  decision  will  be  made  by  6:00  a.m.  and  relayed  promptly  to 
local  radio  stations. 

Announcements  regarding  the  cancellation  of  evening  classes  offered  through 
the  Department  of  Continuing  Education  will  be  made  by  4:00  p.m.  and  will 
be  reported  to  local  radio  stations. 


Weekend  College  The  cancellation  of  Weekend  College  classes  will  be  made  on  a  day-to-day 
basis,  and  will  be  reported  to  local  radio  stations  after  4:00  p.m.  for  Friday 
evening  classes,  and  after  6:00  a.m.  for  Saturday  and  Sunday  classes. 


Change  of 
Academic 
Major 

Change  of 
Name/Address 

Change  of 
Status 


Class 
Attendance 


Students  who  wish  to  change  from  one  academic  discipline  to  another  will 
consult  with  their  assigned  academic  advisor.  Division  approval  must  be 
secured  by  appropriate  division  chairmen. 

Change  of  major  forms  may  be  obtained  in  the  office  of  the  Academic  Dean. 

Notice  of  a  change  in  name  or  address  must  be  given  in  writing  to  the  office  of 
the  Academic  Dean.  It  will  then  be  appropriately  processed  throughout  the 
College. 

Students  who  wish  to  change  from  full  to  part  time  status  are  requested  to 
inform  the  Academic  Dean.  Students  are  then  referred  to  the  Continuing 
Education  Department  for  registration  information. 

Students  who  want  to  change  from  part  time  to  full  time  status  much  address  a 
letter  to  the  Dean  of  Admissions,  stating  their  intentions. 

Students  are  expected  to  be  present  at  each  scheduled  class  in  which  they  are 
registered. 

Faculty  members  keep  accurate  attendance  records  and  notify  the  appropriate 
offices  when  students  do  not  regularly  attend  classes. 

Students  who  are  absent  for  reasons  of  illness,  death  in  the  family  or  because 
of  accidents  should  personally  inform  each  of  their  instructors  of  their 
absence.  When  specially  requested,  the  Academic  Dean  will  notify  instructors 
of  absences  of  one  week  or  longer.  Students  absent  for  legitimate  reasons  will 
be  given  the  opportunity  to  make  up  assignments,  but  should  do  so  as  soon  as 
possible  after  returning  to  classes. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Classification 
of  Students 

Continuing 
Education 


Developmental 
Education 


Directed  Study 


In  order  to  be  classified  as  a  sophomore,  a  student  must  have  successfully 
completed  30  semester  hours  of  work.  To  be  considered  a  junior,  60  semester 
hours  must  have  successfully  been  completed;  senior,  90  semester  hours. 

College  Misericordia  offers  a  variety  of  educational  options  for  part  time 
students  and  for  those  who  do  not  go  to  college  right  after  high  school. 

The  continuing  education  department  is  sensitive  to  the  special  needs  of 
students  with  families,  full  time  jobs,  or  both.  Evening  classes  are  held  every 
semester  and  during  the  summer.  Many  students  find  weekend  classes 
convenient  (see  Weekend  College).  Child  care  services  are  available  Kir 
students  with  young  children. 

All  of  the  College's  academic  and  student  services  and  facilities  are  open  to 
continuing  education  students.  Similarly,  such  students  must  comply  with  the 
College  regulations  which  pertain  to  all  students,  with  one  exception: 
incoming  part  time  students  do  not  have  to  pay  a  reservation  deposit. 

For  individuals  interested  in  professional  and  personal  development,  the 
department  offers  non-credit  programs,  including  classes  and  workshops  for 
children. 

College  Misericordias  academic  support  system  includes  a  developmental 
education  program  for  students  with  skill  deficiencies. 

The  developmental  program  provides  courses  in  reading,  study  skills,  writing 
and  mathematics.  Students  are  required  to  take  these  courses  as  a  result  of 
their  freshman  test  scores.  The  courses  do  not  provide  credits  toward 
graduation. 

When  a  student  needs  to  take  a  specific  College  course  in  a  given  semester  but 
it  is  not  part  of  the  course  offerings  in  that  semester,  the  student  may  contract 
to  do  a  directed  study. 

Permission  for  directed  studies  must  come  from  the  Academic  dean;  directed 
study  contract  forms  may  be  obtained  from  the  registrar. 

Students  should  apply  for  directed  study  only  in  exceptional  situations. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Grading 
System  and 
Honor  Points 


Graduation 
Requirements 


The  honor  point  index  is  an  average  computed  by  dividing  honor  points 
earned  by  attempted  credits.  Any  course  failed  and  not  repeated,  even  if  a 
student  changes  to  a  major  which  does  not  require  the  course,  will  be  charged 
as  attempted  credits  through  to  the  final  calculation  of  a  student's  honor  point 
index.  A  minimum  of  two  honor  points  in  major  courses  is  required  to 
graduate. 


GRADES 


HONOR  POINTS  PER  CREDIT  HOUR 


A  96-100 

B+  91-95 

B  86-90 

C+  81-85 

C  76-80 

D  70-75 

F  below  70 

I  Incomplete 

WP  Withdraw  Passing 

WF  Withdraw  Failing 

NG  No  Grade 

AU  Audit 

W  Withdrew 

P  Pass 

IP  In  Progress 


4 

3.5 

3 

2.5 

2 

1 

0 

0* 

0 

ot 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 


'Incomplete 

It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  student  to  contract  in  writing  with  the  instructor  for  a  grade  of 
"Incomplete. "  A  contract  fee  is  charged.  Incomplete  contract  forms  may  be  obtained  from  the 
registrar  and  must  be  submitted  before  final  exam  period. 

^Equivalent  to  a  failure;  computed  as  an  "F." 

To  obtain  a  baccalaureate  degree  a  student  must  do  the  following: 

1 .  Pass  a  minimum  of  128  credits  with  a  cumulative  grade  point  average  of  2.0 
(C)  or  better; 

2.  Complete  a  major  consisting  of  at  least  30  credit  hours; 

3.  Complete  the  51  credit  core  curriculum  requirements. 


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Academic  Requirements 


Honors 
Program 


College  Honors 


Degree  Honors 


The  Honors  Program  at  College  Misericordia  consists  of  two  components: 
College  Honors  and  Degree  Honors.  The  first  level  of  the  program,  College 
Honors,  is  the  general  honors  program  open  to  qualified  students  chosen  for 
the  program.  Degree  Honors,  the  second  level  of  the  Honors  Program, 
involves  study  within  a  participating  major  or  discipline.  In  order  to  take  part 
in  the  Degree  Honors  program,  a  student  must  complete  the  College  Honors 
program.  Students  who  complete  College  Honors  are  not  required  to  complete 
the  Degree  Honors  component. 

The  College  Honors  program  is  a  college-wide  program  which  involves  a 
course  sequence  supplemented  by  other  activities,  and  advisement.  The 
College  Honors  course  sequence  entails  the  Honors  Colloquia  and  an  Honors 
Thesis.  The  Honors  Colloquia  fulfills  the  College's  core  requirements. 

College  Honors  Course  Sequence 

Freshman  Honors  Colloquia  6  credits 

Honors  sections  of  History  of  Western  Civilization  1  and  II 

Sophomore  Honors  Colloquia  6  credits 

Honors  sections  of  Western  World  Literature  I  and  II 

Junior  Honors  Colloquia  6  credits 

Honors  sections  of  Philosophy  of  Religion  and  World  Religions 

The  above  colloquia  fulfill  these  core  requirements: 

History — 6  credits;  Literature— 6  credits;  Philosophy— 3  credits;  Religious 

Studies — 3  credits. 

The  Honors  Thesis  does  not  fulfill  a  core  requirement  but  may  be  taken  as  a 
free  elective. 

In  order  to  take  the  second  level  of  the  Honors  Program,  Degree  Honors,  a 
student  must  be  enrolled  in  the  College  Honors  program  and  must  be  majoring 
in  a  discipline  which  participates  in  the  Degree  Honors  program.  The  student 
must  take  three  courses  with  honors  requirements  in  their  major  field  and 
write  the  Honors  Thesis  on  a  topic  related  to  the  major. 

Suggested  Combined  College  and  Degree  Honors  Course  Sequence 

First  Year 


Freshman  Colloquia 

Second  Year 
Sophomore  Colloquia 
Major  course  with  honors  requirements 

Third  Year 
Junior  Colloquia 
Major  course  with  honors  requirements 

Fourth  Year 
Honors  Thesis  on  a  topic  relate  to  academic  major 
Major  course  with  honors  requirements 


6  credits 


6  credits 
3  credits 

6  credits 
3  credits 

3  credits 
3  credits 


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Academic  Requirements 


Independent 
Study 


Leave  of 
Absence 


Pre- 
Registration 

Full  Time  and 
Matriculating 
Part  Time 
Students 


Independent  study  is  the  special  investigation  of  a  selected  topic,  or  it  may  be 
undertaken  by  an  advanced  student  whose  academic  requirements  cannot  be 
met  by  regular  catalog  offerings.  Independent  study  may  not  be  taken  simply 
to  accrue  existing  course  credits. 

To  apply  for  independent  study  one  must  define  the  topic  or  issue  to  be 
pursued,  and  obtain  permission  from  the  faculty  member  who  will  sponsor  the 
study,  from  the  chairman  of  the  division  and  the  Academic  Dean. 

The  faculty  sponsor(s)  will  be  involved  in  planning  and  evaluating  the  project 
only;  the  student  should  be  capable  of  independent  work. 

Independent  study  is  not  governed  by  the  academic  calendar.  A  project  may  be 
started  and  ended  at  any  point  during  the  semester.  Students  should  register 
for  independent  study  in  the  registrar's  office  at  the  beginning  of  the  semester 
during  which  the  study  will  be  completed. 

Independent  study  application  forms  may  be  obtained  from  the  registrar. 

Students  who  seek  a  leave  of  absence  from  the  College  should  submit  a  letter 
to  the  Academic  Dean  stating  the  reasons  for  the  request  and  the  length  of  the 
leave,  if  known.  The  Dean  will  review  the  student's  records  and  will  reply  in 
writing.  A  copy  of  the  reply  will  be  placed  in  the  student's  permanent  file. 

To  return  to  the  College,  the  student  must  submit  a  written  request  to  the  Dean 
of  Admissions,  stating  the  reason(s)  for  the  leave  and  the  desired  time  of 
return.  This  request  should  be  made  at  least  six  weeks  before  the  start  of 
classes  in  which  the  student  wishes  to  enroll. 

Students  who  plan  to  study  abroad  should  request  a  leave  of  absence  from  the 
Academic  Dean  and  indicate  when  they  will  return  to  the  College. 

At  the  end  of  each  semester,  students  sign  up  for  the  classes  they  want  to  take 
during  the  next  semester.  This  process  is  handled  by  the  student  and  the 
registrar.  Registration  takes  place  when  students  submit  payment  for  tuition 
and  fees  to  the  comptroller. 

Class  pre-registration  forms  must  be  completed  by  the  student  and  signed  by 
the  student's  advisor  before  pre-registration.  A  deposit  of  $75  is  required  when 
a  student  pre-registers.  The  deposit  is  non-refundable  and  will  be  credited  to 
the  tuition  bill. 

Students  who  wish  to  take  more  than  18  credits  in  one  semester  must  seek 
permission  from  the  Academic  Dean  prior  to  pre-registration.  Students  must 
pay  an  additional  per  credit  charge  for  every  credit  taken  over  18  (see  Tuition 
and  Fees). 


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Academic  Requirements 


Non- 
Matriculating 
Students 

Late 
Pre- 
Registration 

Second 
Degree 


Withdrawal 

from 

Courses 

and  Drop/Add 

Policy 


Weekend 
College 


Non-Matriculating  students  must  register  for  classes  in  the  office  of 
Continuing  Education.  Tuition  must  be  paid  at  the  time  of  registration  unless 
other  arrangements  have  been  made. 

Matriculating  students  are  assigned  specific  days  on  which  to  pre-register  for 
classes  each  semester.  If  a  student  misses  the  assigned  period,  a  $25  fee  is 
charged,  payable  in  the  comptroller's  office  when  the  student  pre-registers. 

Students  who  wish  to  obtain  a  second  baccalaureate  degree  must  complete  all 
the  requirements  for  the  second  major  and  accumulate  a  minimum  total  of  160 
credits,  60  of  which  must  be  completed  at  College  Misericordia. 

Those  pursuing  a  second  degree  must  be  officially  accepted  into  the  second 
major  program  area  by  the  division  which  offers  the  major. 


Students  may  withdraw  from  classes  until  the  date  specified  on  the  current 
academic  calendar  as  the  last  day  to  withdraw  from  classes. 

The  first  week  of  classes  is  the  drop/add  period,  during  which  time  schedule 
changes  may  be  made  with  the  registrar.  Drop/add  forms  are  available  in  the 
registrar's  office.  A  $5  fee  is  charged  for  each  drop  /add  form  processed. 

A  grade  of  "F"  will  be  assigned  to  any  student  who  drops  a  course  without  the 
Academic  Dean's  permission. 

The  McAuley  Weekend  College  is  a  special  educational  model  for  adult 
learners.  One  weekend  out  of  three  students  attend  classes  and  earn  credit 
toward  an  associate's  or  bachelor's  degree.  The  program  emphasizes 
independent,  self  motivated  study. 


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College  Regulations 

Special  Programs 


Act  101 
Program 


Alternative 

Learners 

Program 

Air  Force 
and  Army 
ROTC 


Center  for 

Professional 

Development 


Cooperative 
Education 


Funded  by  the  Commonwealth  of  Pennsylvania,  the  Act  101  program  helps 
qualified  Pennsylvania  resident  students  overcome  financial  problems, 
educational  difficulties,  or  both. 

Services  provided  by  the  Act  101  program  address  academic,  social  and 
emotional  needs  of  participating  students.  The  program  provides  direction  in 
interpersonal  communication,  personal  growth,  creative  problem  solving,  test 
taking,  reading  and  study  skills. 

A  pre-college  summer  program  teaches  incoming  students  the  skills  they  need 
for  academic  success.  During  the  school  year,  counseling  and  tutorial  services 
are  ongoing. 

Students  who  are  learning  disabled,  sensory  impaired  or  physically 
handicapped  can  receive  special  educational  services  from  trained  special 
educators.  Information  about  the  Alternative  Learners  Program  is  available 
from  the  chairman  of  the  Division  of  Education. 

Through  cooperative  programs  with  Wilkes  College  and  the  University  of 
Scranton,  College  Misericordia  students  can  take  part  in  Air  Force  and  Army 
Reserve  Officers'  Training  Corps. 

The  Air  Force  ROTC  program  is  based  at  Wilkes;  the  University  of  Scranton 
administers  the  Army  ROTC  program.  Students  who  participate  in  ROTC  at 
these  institutions  do  so  without  penalty  to  their  full  time  academic  status  at 
College  Misericordia.  Free  elective  credits  are  awarded  by  the  College  for 
ROTC  participation. 

Tuition  for  ROTC  courses  is  paid  directly  to  the  institutions  offering  the 
programs.  More  information  about  ROTC  may  be  obtained  from  the  registrar. 

College  Misericordia's  Center  for  Professional  Development  provides  training 
and  consultation  to  individuals  and  groups  in  the  human  services  field. 
Training  programs  are  conducted  on  campus  or  they  can  be  delivered  on  site 
for  special  groups. 

The  Center  has  conducted  staff  development  programs  for  senior  citizens' 
centers,  nursing  homes,  hospitals  and  a  number  of  social  services  agencies. 

The  cooperative  education  program  integrates  academic  study  with  work 
experience  in  the  community.  Students  may  earn  academic  credit  for  full  or 
part  time  work  assignments  related  to  their  educational  interests.  The  job 
assignments  are  supervised  by  College  faculty.  Students  pay  tuition  for  the 
credits  they  earn  in  field  experiences  and  earn  salaries  which  vary  with  each 
work  assignment. 

Cooperative  education  enables  students  to  explore  career  opportunities  and 
prepares  them  for  entry  into  the  job  market.  By  means  of  cooperative 
education,  students  experience  personal  growth,  develop  independent  learning 
skills  and  enjoy  a  broad  based  education. 


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Special  Programs 


Cooperative 
Program  with 
King's  College 


Foreign  Study 


Senior  Citizen 
Benefits 


Veterans 


Students  at  College  Misericordia  may  register  for  courses  at  King's  College  in 
Wilkes-Barre,  if  those  courses  are  not  part  of  Misericordia's  curricula.  The 
program  is  reciprocal. 

Full  time  students  in  good  academic  standing  who  meet  specific  course 
prerequisites  are  eligible.  Ordinarily,  cross  registration  is  available  only  to 
juniors  and  seniors  who  have  received  permission  from  their  major 
department  to  participate  in  the  program.  Cross  registered  courses  are 
considered  part  of  a  student's  regular  course  load;  no  additional  tuition  fees  are 
charged  and  courses  carry  full  academic  credit  and  grade  value. 

Students  may  earn  credit  toward  a  College  Misericordia  degree  through  study 
at  recognized  educational  institutions  abroad.  Students  should  consult  with 
their  advisor  and  program  director  about  foreign  study,  and  must  obtain 
permission  from  the  Academic  Dean. 

Any  person  60  years  of  age  or  older  may  take  any  credit  course  at  College 
Misericordia  without  paying  tuition,  provided  class  space  is  available. 

Senior  citizen  students  must  be  retired  or  working  less  than  half-time.  Federal 
or  State  grant  applications  must  be  filed  if  a  student  seeks  a  degree  and  is 
registered  for  six  or  more  credits. 

The  only  charges  for  senior  citizens  are  a  $10  processing  fee,  the  College's 
general  $1  per  credit  fee,  and  any  special  course  fees. 

College  Misericordia  welcomes  the  opportunity  to  provide  education  to 
veterans  of  the  armed  services.  Veterans  eligible  for  V.A.  benefits  should 
request  the  registrar  to  submit  the  necessary  enrollment  forms  directly  to  the 
Veterans  Administration. 


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Tuition  and  Fees 


Tuition 
and  Fees 


Expenses 
per  semester 


The  following  charges  cover  one  academic  semester.  Because  of  the  effects  of 
inflation  and  resultant  increasing  costs,  fees  usually  rise  annually.  It  is 
anticipated  that  College  costs  will  continue  to  increase  so  that  the  quality  of 
Misericordia's  educational  programs  may  be  maintained. 

All  tuition  charges,  with  the  exception  of  financial  aid  award  amounts,  are  to 
be  paid  in  full  at  the  beginning  of  each  term  unless  special  arrangements  are 
made  with  the  comptroller.  Interest  is  charged  on  unpaid  balances. 

Please  note  that  some  academic  departments  may  charge  fees  or  require 
deposits  not  specified  in  these  listings. 

Tuition  1983-84  1984-85 

Full  time  students 

Regular  tuition $1850  $1975 

Tuition  for  majors  in  medical  technology 

music,  nursing,  occupational  therapy, 

radiologic  technology $1950  $2125 

Part  time  students 

Regular  tuition $     94/credit     $  100/credit 

Tuition  for  majors  in  medical  technology, 

music,  nursing,  occupational  therapy, 

radiologic  technology $     94/credit     $  108/credit 

Full  time  students  who  wish  to  take  more  than  18  credits  will  be  charged  for 
additional  credits  at  $94/credit,  or  $99/credit  for  courses  in  medical 
technology,  music,  nursing,  occupational  therapy  and  radiologic  technology 
($100/credit  or  $108/credit  in  1984-85). 

Medical  technology  majors  will  be  charged  $500  per  semester  in  lieu  of  tuition 
during  the  semesters  spent  in  hospital  practicum.  Those  students  are  also 
assessed  a  general  fee. 

General  Fee 


Full  time  students    $     60  Same 

Part  time  students $       1/credit  Same 

The  general  fee  includes  student  center  fee,  class  dues,  athletic  association, 
student  publications,  student  services  and  student  government. 

Room  and  Board 

Regular  campus  housing  and  board  plan   .  .  .  $1125  $1225 

Private  room   $  150  Same 

College  off  campus  houses $  600  Same 


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Tuition  and  Fees 


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Special  Fees, 
Deposits  and 
Expenses 


1983-84  1984-85 

Advance  Registration  Deposit    S     75  Same 

Advance  Registration  Deposit    S     75  Same 

Challenge  Examinations    S     25  each  Same 

Fee  charged  for  processing  challenge  examinations  which 
fulfill  requirements  of  the  nursing  core.  Fee  charged  for 
each  course.  The  student  who  passes  the  challenge 
examination  will  pay  one-half  of  the  charges  for  credits 
received  for  that  course.  Fee  assessment  will  be  applied  to 
the  cost  of  the  credits  earned.  The  fee  is  forfeited  if  the 
student  does  not  pass  the  examination. 

Change  of  Incomplete  Grade  Fee    $       5 

Course  Fees Variable 

Amounts  vary  from  course  to  course.  Consult 
comptroller  for  current  fee  assessment. 

Freshman  Orientation  Fee $     45 

Graduation  Fee $     50 

A  one-time  charge  to  first  semester  seniors  and  AAS 
candidates  only. 

Late  Registration  Fee    S     25 

Liability  Insurance   S     13 

For  students  enrolled  in  clinical  experience. 

Music  Major  Fee S  150 

Includes  private  music  lessons,  rental  of  instruments  and 
practice  facilities. 

Nursing  Assessment  Fee S     35 

For  first  semester  nursing  seniors  only. 

Occupational  Therapy  Major  Fee S     50 

Parking  Fines S       5 

Parking  Permit   S       5 

Private  Music  Lessons   $  175 

For  non-music  majors  who  wish  to  study  music  privately. 

Room  deposit  (upper  classmen  only— room 

deposit  is  payable  by  April  15  and  is  applied 

to  room  charges) S     75 

Room  damage  fee  (one  time  only;  refundable)   .  .  .  .  S     75 

Student  I. D S       1.25 

Student  Insurance  Fee    Variable 

annually 
Every  student  must  be  covered  by  an  insurance  plan.  The 
College  participates  in  the  Blue  Cross  Blue  Shield  Plan . 
Evidence  of  other  plan  coverage  must  be  shown. 

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Tuition  and  Fees 


Auditing 


Deferred 
Payment  Plan 
for  Part  Time 
Students 


Tuition 
Payment  Plan 
for  Full  Time 
Students 

Interest 
Waived  Policy 


Students  may  audit  courses  at  one-half  tuition  cost  based  on  full  or  part  time 
credit  charges.  No  credit  is  awarded  for  audited  courses.  Auditors  are 
admitted  to  courses  as  space  is  available.  Matriculating  students  who  wish  to 
audit  a  course  must  seek  permission  from  the  registrar. 

College  Misericordia  provides  an  option  for  students  or  parents  to  pay  tuition, 
fees  and  other  charges  on  a  deferred  payment  plan.  The  plan  permits 
educational  costs  to  be  spread  over  a  period  of  time.  The  requirements  of  the 
plan  are  as  follows: 

Only  part  time  students  are  eligible. 

A  down  payment  of  twenty  (20)  percent  of  the  total  semester  charges  is 
required. 

Deferments  are  limited  to  one  semester;  the  unpaid  balance  must  be  paid 
before  final  examinations  that  semester.  Failure  to  pay  charges  in  full  before 
final  exams  may  result  in  loss  of  credit  for  the  semester. 

At  the  close  of  each  month,  the  unpaid  balance  will  be  charged  a  one  (1) 
percent  finance  charge. 

Students  who  fail  to  meet  these  requirements  will  not  be  eligible  for  deferred 
payments  in  the  future. 

Only  the  comptroller  may  grant  deferred  payment  plans,  and  only  at  the 
request  of  the  director  of  continuing  education. 

Participants  in  the  plan  must  sign  and  receive  a  copy  of  the  deferred 
payment  plan. 

Full  time  students  may  arrange  to  pay  all  or  part  of  their  college  costs  in 
monthly  installments.  A  $40  annual  fee  is  charged  to  cover  the  processing  of 
payments.  Students  must  be  enrolled  in  the  Installment  plan  prior  to  the  start 
of  the  academic  year.  The  plan  is  managed  by  Academic  Management 
Services,  Inc.,  Pawtucket,  Rhode  Island. 

It  is  a  College  policy  that  any  outstanding  balances  will  be  charged  a  one 
percent  finance  charge  at  the  close  of  every  month.  This  policy  is  waived  for 
the  following  students: 

Students  enrolled  in  the  Academic  Management  Services  program  (see 
Tuition  Payment  Plan  for  Full  Time  Students). 

Students  with  loans  pending  who  have  received  a  waiver  from  the  financial 
aid  office. 


Students  who  receive  rehabilitation  benefits  or  Veterans'  Education  benefits. 


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College  Regulations 

Financial  Assistance 


Financial 
Assistance 


Application 
Procedures 


It  is  College  Misericordia's  philosophy  that  students  of  ability  should  have  the 
opportunity  to  attend  the  college  of  their  choice  regardless  of  family  income. 
For  sixty  years,  College  Misericordia  has  helped  students  and  parents  afford  a 
superior  college  education. 

The  College  participates  in  a  number  of  financial  aid  programs.  These 
programs  generate  funds  from  Federal,  State  and  College  resources. 
Additional  financial  aid  monies  are  contributed  by  alumni  and  friends  of  the 
College.  The  financial  aid  office  packages  aid  from  a  combination  of  sources  to 
meet,  as  fully  as  possible,  the  student's  indicated  need. 

Misericordia  is  designated  as  an  eligible  institution  by  the  Pennsylvania  Higher 
Education  Assistance  Agency  (PHEAA),  which  allows  qualified  students  to 
participate  in  the  State  Grant  Program  and  the  Guaranteed  Student  Loan 
Program. 

The  College  is  also  designated  as  an  eligible  institution  by  the  Department  of 
Education,  permitting  students  to  take  advantage  of  the  Federal  Pell  Grant 
Program  and  the  Federal  campus  based  programs,  including  Supplemental 
Educational  Opportunity  Grants,  National  Direct  Student  Loans  and  the 
Federal  Work  Study  Program. 

The  College  also  participates  in  the  Nursing  Loan  Program  under  the  auspices 
of  the  Department  of  Health  and  Human  Services. 

Three  types  of  financial  assistance  are  available: 

Scholarships/Grants:  Gift  aid  given  directly  to  the  student  based  on 
financial  need  or  some  area  of  achievement,  such  as  musical  ability, 
academic  record,  etc.  The  student  does  not  repay  this  type  of  award. 

Loans:  Monies  given  to  students  to  meet  educational  expenses,  but  for 
which  students  and/or  their  families  assume  repayment  responsibilities, 
usually  after  withdrawal  or  graduation  from  school.  Interest  is  charged  on 
loans;  interest  charges  vary  with  different  loan  programs. 

Work-Study:  Employment  which  allows  students  to  earn  a  portion  of  the 
money  needed  to  meet  educational  expenses. 

Inquiries  regarding  all  financial  aid  programs  should  be  directed  to  the 
financial  aid  office. 

All  students  who  wish  to  be  considered  for  financial  assistance  must  file  a 
College  Misericordia  Application  for  Financial  Assistance. 

New  students  should  fill  out  and  submit  the  application  for  financial 
assistance  which  is  attached  to  the  admissions  application.  Before  an 
application  may  be  considered,  a  student  must  first  be  admitted  to  the 
College,  and  other  necessary  financial  information  must  be  on  file  in  the 
financial  aid  office  (see  Pennsylvania  Residents  and  Out  of  State  Residents, 
below).  All  aid  for  which  a  student  wishes  to  be  considered  should  be 
indicated  on  the  application.  The  application  is  then  returned  to  the 
financial  aid  office. 

Returning  students  obtain  a  College  Misericordia  Application  for  Financial 
Assistance  from  the  financial  aid  office.  Before  an  application  may  be 
considered,  a  student  must  be  pre-registered  for  classes  in  the  academic  year 


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Financial  Assistance 


Pennsylvania 
Residents 


Out  of  State 
Residents 


for  which  the  aid  is  requested,  and  other  necessary  financial  aid  information 
must  be  on  file  in  the  financial  aid  office  (see  Pennsylvania  Residents  and 
Out  of  State  Residents,  below).  All  aid  for  which  a  student  wishes  to  be 
considered  should  be  indicated  on  the  application.  The  application  is  then 
returned  to  the  financial  aid  office. 

All  Pennsylvania  residents  must  file  the  College's  Application  for  Financial 
Assistance.  In  addition,  Pennsylvania  residents  must  file  the  PHEAA/ Federal 
Student  Aid  composite  form  with  the  State  higher  education  agency.  This  form 
determines  eligibility  for  Federal  Pell  Grant,  PHEAA  State  Grant  and  College 
administered  need-based  aid  programs,  including  National  Direct  Student 
Loans,  Supplemental  Educational  Opportunity  Grants,  Nursing  Loans  and 
Work-Study. 

The  PHEAA/Federal  Student  Aid  composite  form  should  be  filed  as  soon  as 
possible  after  January  1,  but  no  later  than  May  1,  prior  to  the  academic  year 
for  which  assistance  is  requested. 

All  out  of  state  residents  must  file  the  College's  Application  for  Financial 
Assistance.  In  addition,  out  of  state  residents  are  required  to  file  for  a  Pell 
Grant.  Students  should  also  check  with  their  high  school  or  state  agency  to 
determine  if  they  are  eligible  for  a  grant  from  their  state  of  residence. 

Effective  for  the  1984-1985  academic  year,  all  students  who  wish  to  apply  for 
College  administered  need-based  programs  (National  Direct  Student  Loans, 
Supplemental  Educational  Opportunity  Grants,  Nursing  Loans,  Work-Study) 
must  file  the  PHEAA/Federal  Student  Aid  form  regardless  of  state  of 
residence. 

Although  out  of  state  residents  are  not  eligible  for  Pennsylvania  State  Grants, 
the  information  obtained  from  the  PHEAA/Federal  Student  Aid  form  will  be 
used  by  the  financial  aid  office  to  determine  eligibility  for  various 
campus-based  programs. 

The  College  Misericordia  Application  for  Financial  Assistance  should  be 
submitted  to  the  College  by: 

March  1  for  incoming  freshmen  and  transfer  students; 

April  1  for  returning  upperclassmen. 

Applications  and  financial  aid  forms  will  be  accepted  later  than  these  dates, 
but  no  assurances  can  be  made  that  funds  will  be  available  for  late  applicants. 
For  Pell  Grants  and  State  Grants,  students  should  adhere  to  the  deadlines 
indicated  on  the  forms  from  those  agencies. 

Once  all  the  required  information  is  received  by  the  College,  and  the  student's 
enrollment  status  can  be  verified  according  to  the  application  procedures 
outlined  above,  the  financial  aid  office  will  determine  the  student's  financial 
aid  in  accordance  with  school  policy.  The  student  will  be  notified  in  writing  of 
the  results  immediately  thereafter. 

Financial  aid  is  awarded  for  one  academic  year  at  a  time.  Aid  is  renewed  for 
subsequent  years: 

If  the  student  annually  requests  assistance  by  completing  all  appropriate 
forms  described  above. 


Deadlines 


Additional 
Requirements 
and  Rights 


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Financial  Assistance 


If  the  student's  financial  need  continues.  Aid  will  be  adjusted  according  to 
need. 

If  the  student  exhibits  satisfactory  academic  progress  toward  a  degree  as 
defined  in  the  Financial  Aid  handbook,  available  from  the  financial  aid 
office. 

Aid  from  outside  sources  must  be  reported  to  the  financial  aid  office.  Such 
outside  assistance  may  alter  the  amount  of  aid  originally  awarded  by  the 
College. 

Aid  will  vary  according  to  enrollment  status  (full  or  part  time).  Students  must 
inform  the  financial  aid  office  of  any  status  changes  once  their  aid  is  packaged. 
Students  may  request  an  appointment  with  the  financial  aid  office  to  review 
the  information  which  determines  their  aid  for  the  year,  and  the  amount  of 
their  financial  aid  package. 

Students  have  the  right  to  request  that  their  aid  be  re-evaluated  if  conditions 
arise  which  change  their  ability  to  meet  the  expense  of  their  education.  The 
Financial  Aid  Handbook,  available  in  the  financial  aid  office,  provides  more 
information. 

Sources  of  financial  assistance  are  described  below.  More  information  may  be 
obtained  from  the  financial  aid  office. 


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Financial  Aid  Programs 


Pell  Grant 


Supplemental 
Educational 
Opportunity 
Grant 


PHEAA  Grant 


Other  State 
Scholarships 
and  Grants 


College  Grants 


This  Federal  program  provides  grants  which  currently  range  from  $200  to 
$1,800,  depending  on  financial  need  and  educational  costs.  Eligible  students 
may  receive  this  grant  for  the  amount  of  time  needed  to  complete  the  first 
undergraduate  degree,  provided  satisfactory  academic  progress  is  maintained. 
Application  is  made  by  completing  the  PHEAA/Federal  Student  Aid  form  or 
CSS  Financial  Aid  Form.  All  students  who  seek  financial  aid  from  College 
Misericordia  must  apply  for  this  grant. 

This  Federal  program  is  available  to  undergraduate  students  with 
demonstrated  financial  need.  Awards  range  from  $200  to  $2,000  yearly 
depending  on  need,  available  funds  and  other  aid  received  by  the  student. 
Students  may  receive  Supplemental  Grants  during  the  period  required  to 
complete  the  first  undergraduate  degree,  provided  satisfactory  academic 
progress  is  maintained.  Students  are  notified  of  grant  awards  by  a  letter  from 
the  College. 

The  PHEAA  Grant  is  a  Pennsylvania  State  scholarship.  All  Pennsylvania 
resident,  full  time  students  are  expected  to  apply  for  the  PHEAA  Grant. 
Awards  vary  from  $100  to  $1,500  per  academic  year.  Eligibility  and  grant 
amount  are  determined  by  the  Pennsylvania  Higher  Education  Assistance 
Agency  (PHEAA).  Students  apply  directly  to  PHEAA  for  this  grant  by 
completing  a  PHEAA/Federal  Student  Aid  form.  The  deadline  for  application 
is  usually  May  1  prior  to  the  start  of  the  academic  year  for  which  the  aid  is 
requested. 

Many  states  provide  grants  to  their  residents  which  can  be  used  at  colleges  in 
other  states.  These  states  are  Maryland,  Ohio,  Rhode  Island,  Connecticut, 
Massachusetts  and  West  Virginia.  Prospective  students  should  contact  their 
high  school  guidance  office,  their  state  higher  education  office,  or  College 
Misericordia's  financial  aid  office  to  learn  more  about  their  state  programs  and 
to  obtain  applications. 

Honor  Scholarships 

To  demonstrate  its  commitment  to  academic-excellence,  the  College  awards 
financial  assistance  to  incoming  freshmen  and  transfer  students  who  have 
attained  outstanding  academic  records.  The  scholarships  are  renewable  until 
graduation,  provided  minimum  grade  point  averages  are  maintained: 
freshman  year — 3.0  cumulative  average;  sophomore  year — 3.2  cumulative 
average;  junior  year — 3.4  cumulative  average.  Students  apply  directly  to  the 
admissions  office  of  the  College  for  Honor  Scholarships. 

College  Grants 

Through  its  own  fund  raising  efforts,  College  Misericordia  maintains  an 
extensive  college  grant  program  which  helps  over  50  percent  of  Misericordia 
students  meet  their  college  costs.  These  need-based  grants  are  usually  offered 
to  incoming  freshmen  and  transfers.  Students  who  receive  College  Grants 
must  maintain  satisfactory  academic  progress  and  participate  in  at  least  one 
college  approved  extracurricular  activity.  The  College  Grant  program  assists 
students  with  financial  need  who  also  participate  in  the  activities  of  the  College 
community. 

Achievement  Awards 

Sophomore,  junior  and  senior  students  who  have  demonstrated  outstanding 
academic  and  extracurricular  achievements  may  apply  for  a  $250  grant. 


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Financial  Aid  Programs 


Loans  Guaranteed  Student  Loan 

This  program  enables  students  to  borrow  directly  from  a  bank  or  other 
participating  lender.  Currently,  a  dependent  student  may  borrow  up  to  52,500 
per  grade  level  at  an  eight  percent  interest  rate  for  new  borrowers,  if  financial 
need  is  indicated.  Students  must  maintain  satisfactory  academic  progress  for 
subsequent  loans.  Repayment  begins  six  months  after  the  student  leaves  school 
or  changes  status  to  under  six  credits.  The  exact  amount  of  loan  eligibility  is 
determined  by  this  formula:  educational  costs  minus  financial  aid,  minus 
expected  family  contribution.  A  qualifying  factor  is  full  or  part  time  status. 
Loan  checks  may  only  be  accepted  if  their  term  dates  are  concurrent  with  the 
present  enrollment  period.  Applications  and  other  information  may  be 
obtained  from  the  applicant's  lender. 

National  Direct  Student  Loan 

This  program  provides  loans  at  the  low  interest  rate  of  five  percent  to  students 
with  financial  need.  Students  must  be  enrolled  at  least  half-time  to  receive  this 
aid.  Federal  regulations  provide  that  a  student  may  borrow  up  to  S3, 000  tor 
the  first  two  undergraduate  years  with  a  S6,000  maximum  if  funds  are 
available.  Repayment  begins  six  months  after  graduation  or  withdrawal  from 
college.  Deferments  of  repayments  and  cancellation  provisions  are  available 
for  certain  types  of  employment.  Students  are  notified  of  the  award  of  such 
loans  by  a  letter  from  the  College. 

Nursing  Loans 

Nursing  students  who  demonstrate  financial  need  may  apply  for  low  interest, 
six  percent  Nursing  Loans  through  the  College's  financial  aid  office.  The 
Nursing  Loan  is  similar  to  the  National  Direct  Student  Loan  in  repayment  and 
deferments. 

PLUS  Loans 

PLUS  Loans  provide  additional  funds  to  meet  educational  expenses.  As  with 
Guaranteed  Student  Loans,  monies  are  borrowed  from  a  bank,  savings  and 
loan  association  or  credit  union.  The  interest  rate  is  currently  twelve  percent. 

Borrowers  are  of  three  types: 

Parents  of  dependent  students  —  may  borrow  up  to  S3, 000  per  grade  level 
for  each  full  time  undergraduate  student.  The  aggregate  total  allowed  is 
S15,000. 

Graduate  students — may  also  borrow  up  to  S3, 000  per  grade  level,  with  an 
aggregate  total  of  $15,000. 

Independent  undergraduate  students — may  borrow  up  to  S2  500  per  grade 
level.  However,  the  PLUS  Loan,  combined  with  the  student's  Guaranteed 
Student  Loan,  cannot  exceed  $2,500  per  grade  level,  with  an  aggregate  total 
of $12,500. 

Repayment  of  PLUS  Loans  begins  sixty  (60)  days  after  the  loan  proceeds  are 
disbursed.  If  the  borrower  is  a  full  time  student,  the  borrower  may  request  to 
defer  payment  of  principal.  Applications  for  PLUS  Loans  are  obtained  trom 
the  lender. 


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Employment 


Financial  Aid 
for  Part  Time 
Students 


College  Work-Study 

Funded  by  the  Federal  government  and  the  College,  this  program  provides 
part  time  jobs  for  students  during  the  academic  year  and  full  time  jobs  during 
the  summer.  Jobs  are  available  on  campus  and  in  the  local  community. 
Students  must  document  financial  need  to  be  eligible.  Whenever  possible, 
students  will  be  assigned  jobs  related  to  their  educational  interests. 

Institutional  Work-Study 

The  College  maintains  this  work-study  program  entirely  through  its  own 
funds.  It  assists  students  who  are  not  eligible  for  the  Federal  program  but  who 
need  to  earn  part  of  their  college  expenses  through  employment. 

Part  Time  Jobs 

Some  part  time  employment  is  available  in  the  community  for  students.  The 
College's  placement  office  can  provide  more  information. 

Some  grants,  loans  and  part  time  employment  opportunities  are  available  to 
part  time  students  who  carry  at  least  six  credits.  Eligibility  information  and 
applications  are  available  from  the  financial  aid  office. 

Also,  College  Misericordia  allocates  grants  for  the  financial  support  of  part 
time  students.  For  eligibility  criteria  and  other  information,  contact  the 
financial  aid  office. 


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Endowed,  Memorial  and  Corporate  Scholarships 


Individuals  and  businesses  close  to  College  Misericordia  sponsor  scholarships 
and  trust  funds  which  are  available  to  qualified  students  each  ye.ir 

Eligibility  criteria  and  award  information  are  available  in  the  financial  aid 
office. 


Alumni  Endowment  Scholarship 

Frances  Wilchek  Beisel  Scholarship 

Carole  Zoeller  Flanagan  Brown  Scholarship 

Bridget  Carney  Scholarship 

Custom  Management  Corporation  Scholarship 

Jean  Chorazy  Fink  Scholarship 

Gates  Millnamow  Scholarship 

Julie  Hannagan  Scholarship 

InterMetro  Industries  Scholarship 

Genevieve  Mullin  Kimbro  Scholarship 

Helen  McCarthy  Kirk  Scholarship 

Fr.  William  Hill  and  Sr.  William  Joseph  Lydon,  RSM  Scholarship 

Sister  Celestine  McHale,  RSM  Scholarship 

Helen  O'Connor  Scholarship 

Jeremiah  and  Ita  O'Donnell  Scholarship 

Sallyanne  Frank  Rosenn  Scholarship 

Harold  Rosenn  Scholarship 

Cathy  Stefanchik  Scholarship 

M.  W.  Wood,  Inc.  Scholarship 


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College  Regulations 

Refund  Policies 


Institutional 
Refund 

Policies 

Withdrawals 


Change  of 
Academic 
Status 


When  a  student  withdraws  from  the  College,  he  or  she  must  file  an  official 
notice  of  withdrawal  with  the  Academic  Dean.  If  such  withdrawal  reduces  the 
student's  credits  to  zero  (0),  the  percentage  of  the  charges  refunded  is 
determined  by  the  date  the  Academic  Dean  receives  official  notice. 

Tuition  and  Board  refunds  are  granted  as  follows: 

Time  of  Withdrawal  Amount 

First  Week  100  percent 

Second  Week  75  percent 

Third  Week  50  percent 

Fourth  Week  25  percent 

No  refunds  of  charges  are  allowed  after  the  fourth  week. 

Course  fees  are  refundable  only  during  the  drop/add  period  (first  week  of 
classes).  No  refunds  are  awarded  on  course  fees  after  this  period. 

If  the  refund  procedure  results  in  a  credit  balance  on  a  student's  account  and  if 
that  student  receives  financial  aid,  the  financial  aid  must  be  proportionately 
reduced  according  to  Title  IV  refund  procedure  stipulated  by  Federal 
regulations,  and  restored  to  the  appropriate  financial  aid  funds.  The 
calculation  for  Title  IV  refund  procedure  is  based  upon  the  following  formula: 

Title  IV  Aid  (less  Work-Study)       applicable      amount  refunded  to 
All  aid  for  payment  period  refund  Title  IV  funds 

(less  Work-Study) 

There  are  no  refunds  to  students  who  are  dismissed  from  the  College.  There 
are  no  refunds  on  any  other  fees,  including  advance  registration  deposits  or 
room  deposits. 

When  a  student  withdraws  from  a  residence  hall  or  off-campus  housing,  he  or 
she  must  notify  the  Dean  of  Students  in  writing.  Room  charges  are  not 
refundable.  Room  damage  fees  are  refundable  upon  written  request  to  the 
Dean  of  Students. 

If  a  student  drops  from  full  to  part  time  status  after  the  end  of  the  refund 
period  (first  four  weeks  of  classes)  no  adjustments  will  be  made  to  the  tuition 
charges  originally  assessed  nor  to  financial  aid. 

However,  if  a  student  drops  from  full  to  part  time  during  the  refund  period, 
adjustments  to  tuition  charges  will  be  made  as  follows: 

1 .  The  full  time  tuition  charges  originally  assessed  will  be  reduced  according 
to  the  official  date  on  the  drop/add  slip  from  the  Academic  Dean's  office, 
and  by  applying  a  percentage  of  adjustment  based  on  the  following  chart: 
First  Week  100%  refund  of  tuition 
Second  Week  75%  refund  of  tuition 
Third  Week  50%  refund  of  tuition 
Fourth  Week                                                                    25%  refund  of  tuition 

2.  Part  time  tuition  charges  will  then  be  computed  by  multiplying  the  actual 
number  of  credits  being  taken  after  the  drop,  by  the  appropriate  per  credit 
charge. 


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Refund  Policies 


Institutional 

Refund 

Policies 


Other  Credit 
Balances 


3.  The  part  time  charge  (from  step  2)  will  be  added  to  the  amount  of  tull  time 
tuition  charge  remaining  on  account  after  the  adjustment  is  made  to  tull 
time  charges  in  step  1.  The  result  will  yield  the  adjusted  tuition  charge 
assessed  for  the  semester. 

Example: 

A  full  time  business  student  is  originally  assessed  S1850  tuition  charge. 
During  the  second  week  of  classes  (75%  refund  period)  the  student  drops 
from  full  time  to  11  credits.  Tuition  charges  are  adjusted  as  follows: 

$1850.00     Full  time  tuition  charge 
x        .75     75%  refund  period 

Amount  of  reduction  of  full  time  tuition  charges 

Original  full  time  tuition  charge 
Amount  of  reduction 

Amount  of  full  time  tuition  charge  remaining  on  account 
(25%). 

Per  credit  tuition  rate  for  business  courses 
Number  of  credits  after  drop 

Part  time  tuition  charges 

Part  time  tuition  charge 

Amount  of  full  time  tuition  remaining  on  account 

$1496.50     Adjusted  tuition  charge  for  semester 

If  a  credit  balance  is  generated  to  the  student's  account  as  a  result  of  the  above 
adjustment,  financial  aid  will  be  proportionately  reduced  based  on  Title  IV 
Refund  Procedures  and  restored  to  the  appropriate  financial  aid  kinds. 

Refunds  of  credit  balances  on  student  accounts  caused  by  overpayment  (either 
from  financial  aid  or  personal  transaction)  will  not  be  processed  until  after  the 
fourth  full  week  of  classes  has  been  completed  each  semester. 

Checks  will  be  issued  ten  working  days  after  the  fourth  week  of  classes. 
Refund  checks,  therefore,  will  not  be  issued  until  the  sixth  week  of  classes. 

The  ten  working  days  give  the  comptroller  time  to  verity  the  amount  of 
refund,  to  check  on  any  other  charges,  and  to  confer  with  the  financial  aid 
director. 

Student  refund  requests  must  be  submitted  by  the  student  in  writing,  and  must 
be  approved  by  the  comptroller  and  the  financial  aid  director.  Refund 
application  forms  are  available  in  the  comptroller's  office. 

Students  are  advised  to  begin  the  academic  year  with  sufficient  tunds  to  pay 
for  books  and  living  expenses  until  refund  checks  are  issued. 


$1387.50 

S1850.00 

-1387.50 

$  462.50 

$  94.00 

x    11 

$1034.00 

$1034.00 

+  462.50 

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Refund  Policies 


Guaranteed 
Student  Loans 


Weekend 
College  and 
Summer  School 


Refunds  of  overpayments  caused  by  Guaranteed  Student  Loans  will  not  be 
made  until  after  the  first  week  of  classes.  Refunds  from  Guaranteed  Student 
Loans  will  then  be  processed,  after  receipt  of  written  request,  within  ten 
working  days  from  the  date  the  loan  check  is  submitted  to  the  comptroller,  or 
the  written  request  is  received  from  the  student,  whichever  is  more  recent. 
Students  may  request  that  their  refunds  be  credited  to  their  account  for  the 
following  semester. 

When  a  student  drops  a  course  or  withdraws  from  Weekend  College  or 
Summer  School,  official  notice  must  be  filed  with  the  continuing  education 
office.  The  percentage  of  refund  is  as  follows: 
100  percent  prior  to  the  first  class  hour. 

50  percent  prior  to  the  second  class. 

No  refund  after  the  second  class. 

All  refund  percentages  are  computed  from  charges  to  the  student,  not  from  the 
amount  paid. 

Course  fees  are  refundable  only  during  the  drop/add  period  (first  week  of 
classes).  There  are  no  refunds  to  students  dismissed  from  the  College.  Advance 
registration  deposits  and  any  other  fees  are  not  refundable. 

If  the  refund  procedure  results  in  a  credit  balance  on  a  student's  account  and 
that  student  receives  financial  aid,  the  financial  aid  must  be  adjusted 
proportionately  according  to  Title  IV  refund  procedure.  The  financial  aid 
director  can  provide  clarification  of  this  procedure. 


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College  Life 


Student 
Activities 


Athletics 


Campus 
Ministry 


Careers  and 
Placement 


College  Misericordia  students  take  their  education  seriously,  but  they  <ilso 
recognize  that  academics  are  only  one  part  of  the  college  experience.  Most  ol 
the  College's  students  are  involved  in  extracurricular  activities,  some  offered 
by  the  College  and  others  organized  by  the  students  themselves. 

Students  participate  in  making  the  decisions  which  affect  their  governance  by 
means  of  an  active  student  government  association  which  is  the  liaison 
between  students  and  the  faculty  and  administration.  More  than  twenty 
student  clubs  on  campus  provide  experiences  in  a  wide  variety  of  student 
interests,  including  art,  behavioral  sciences,  biology,  chorus,  orchestra, 
history,  drama,  music,  nursing,  education,  and  others.  The  Newspaper,  a 
student  news  publication,  involves  many  writers,  editors  and  photographers. 
Students  and  faculty  annually  publish  a  literary  and  art  magazine,  Instress, 
and  the  College  yearbook. 

Cultural  events,  including  concerts,  film  series,  plays  and  lectures  add  to  the 
non-academic  side  of  students'  education. 

Intercollegiate  sports  at  the  College  include  women's  basketball,  softball,  field 
hockey,  volleyball  and  cross-country.  Men  compete  at  the  intercollegiate  level 
in  basketball,  baseball  and  cross-country. 

Members  of  the  student  body,  faculty  and  administration  enjoy  a  very  active 
intramural  athletic  program  which  includes  co-ed  flag  football,  soccer, 
basketball,  volleyball  and  softball,  men's  and  women's  tennis  and  men's  and 
women's  basketball.  There  is  also  a  men's  club  football  team  that  plays  similar 
clubs  from  other  colleges  in  the  area. 

College  Misericordia  is  a  Catholic  college  and,  as  such,  offers  students  many 
different  ways  to  express  religious  faith  and  values.  Students  of  all 
denominations  find  the  Campus  Ministry  program  a  focus  for  religious,  social 
and  community  service  activities. 

In  keeping  with  the  College's  Mercy  tradition  of  justice  and  compassion, 
Campus  Ministry  sponsors  programs  which  not  only  serve  others  but  serve 
students  as  well,  by  giving  them  opportunities  to  form  and  test  their  own  sets 
of  values. 

The  College  offers  a  comprehensive  careers  and  placement  service  for  enrolled 
students  as  well  as  alumni. 

For  some  students,  career  choices  are  easy;  tor  others  such  a  decision  may 
seem  to  be  unreachable.  The  careers  and  placement  office  can  assist  students 
through  individual  counseling  and  testing,  and  workshops  on  communication 
skills,  personal  growth,  and  decision  making. 

As  students  approach  graduation,  the  careers  and  placement  office  provides 
guidance  in  resume  writing,  scheduling  job  interviews,  or  in  applying  to 
graduate  school. 


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Commuter 
Council 


Counseling 


Library 


Residence  Halls 


All  of  the  College's  services  and  extracurricular  programs  are  available  to  com- 
muting students,  many  of  whom  are  just  as  active  on  campus  as  the  residents. 

The  Commuter  Council,  a  student-organized  association,  is  attentive  to  the 
needs  and  concerns  of  non-resident  students.  The  Council  addresses  both  the 
academic  and  social  aspects  of  college  life  for  commuters. 

Very  few  students  go  through  their  college  years  without  needing  advice  at  one 
time  or  another.  The  College's  counseling  office  responds  to  diverse  student 
needs,  from  academic  problems  to  personal  crises. 

In  addition  to  individual  counseling,  the  office  provides  psychological 
assessment,  research,  evaluation  and  referral  services.  The  counseling  office 
sponsors  workshops  on  leadership  training  and  other  personal  and  social 
development  skills  throughout  the  year. 

The  Francesca  McLaughlin  Library  is  located  on  the  second  floor  of  the 
Administration  Building.  Named  after  Sister  M.  Francesca  McLaughlin,  RSM, 
a  librarian  at  the  College  for  more  than  twenty-five  years,  the  facility 
encompasses  15,000  square  feet  and  houses  stacks  for  90,000  volumes. 

The  library's  bright  and  congenial  atmosphere  is  enhanced  by  art  works, 
plants,  modern  furnishings  and  displays  of  photographs  of  the  College  and  its 
history. 

The  library  provides  materials  and  services  which  support  the  educational 
objectives  of  the  College.  Students  have  access  to  an  excellent  collection  of 
volumes,  periodicals,  microfiche,  and  reference  materials,  including  a  special 
collection  of  nursing  publications. 

During  freshman  orientation  students  learn  how  to  make  the  best  use  of  the 
library.  This  training  is  ongoing  through  a  library  skills  program  presented  at 
special  learning  stations.  Individual  instruction  is  always  available  from  the 
reference  librarian  and  other  staff  members.when  needed. 

Interlibrary  loan  agreements  enable  students  and  faculty  to  take  advantage  of 
regional  library  holdings  of  many  thousands  of  volumes. 

During  the  academic  year,  the  library  is  open  82  hours  per  week.  Professional 
librarians  are  on  hand  to  provide  assistance  at  all  times  Monday  through 
Friday. 

The  College  operates  six  resident  facilities:  McHale,  Alumnae,  McAuley,  and 
Walsh  Halls,  Carlow  House  and  Mercy  House.  All  rooms  are  designed  for 
double  occupancy. 

The  environment  in  the  residence  halls  is  one  is  living  and  learning.  A  vital 
part  of  the  students'  total  educational  experience  are  the  relationships  that 
grow  from  living  and  sharing  with  others  in  the  dorms.  Residents  participate  in 
making  decisions  affecting  resident  life.  The  residence  hall  program  strives  to 
create  an  intellectual  and  friendly  atmosphere  conducive  to  academic 
achievement  and  personal  responsibility. 

The  residence  halls  are  secure,  attractively  furnished,  and  conveniently  located 
on  campus.  Each  building  houses  study  lounges,  laundry  rooms  and 
recreational  areas. 


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College  Life 


Student  Health 
Service 


The  College's  health  service  personnel  encourage  wellness  among  all  members 
of  the  Misericordia  community.  School  programs  and  individual  counseling 
stress  preventive  medicine,  sound  nutritional  habits  and 

Registered  nurses  staff  the  infirmary  in  cooperation  with  the  school  physician. 
Most  health  problems  are  taken  care  of  on  campus,  but  when  the  need  arises, 
students  are  driven  to  doctor's  offices  or  hospitals  in  the  area. 

A  complete  physical  examination  is  a  requirement  for  admission  to  the  College. 
A  comprehensive  health  insurance  plan  is  available  to  all  full  time  students. 

The  health  service  frequently  sponsors  such  programs  as  blood  drives,  slimnas- 
tics,  CPR,  first  aid  training  and  other  educational  workshops. 


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Board  of  Trustees 


Helen  Amos,  R.S.M. 
Provincial  Administrator 
Sisters  of  Mercy 
Baltimore,  Maryland 

Therese  Antone,  R.S.M. 
Vice  President  for  Development 
Salve  Regina — The  Newport  College 
Newport,  Rhode  Island 

Leo  C.  Beebe 

Dean  of  Business  Administration 
Glassboro  State  College 
Glassboro,  New  Jersey 

Thomas  Brennan,  Esq. 
Gallagher  and  Brennan 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

John  Churnetski,  Esq. 
President,  Utility  Engineers,  Inc. 
Forty  Fort,  Pennsylvania 

Joan  Costello 
Head  Librarian 
Osterhout  Free  Library 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

Susanne  Curry 

Vice  President  for  Marketing 

Datamedia 

Pennsauken,  New  Jersey 

Mary  Ann  Dillon,  R.S.M. 
Provincial  Administrator 
Sisters  of  Mercy 
Dallas,  Pennsylvania 

Hanford  Eckman 
President,  ENCON 
Dallas,  Pennsylvania 

Dr.  Joseph  R.  Fink 

President 

College  Misericordia 

Dallas,  Pennsylvania 

Louis  Goeringer 

President,  Bertels  Can  Company 

Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

Stuart  E.  Graham,  Jr. 

President,  Sordoni  Construction  Co. 

Forty  Fort,  Pennsylvania 

Dorothea  Henry 
Dallas,  Pennsylvania 


Isabelle  Keiss,  R.S.M. 

President,  Gwynedd  Mercy  College 

Gwynedd  Valley,  Pennsylvania 

Jane  Frances  Kennedy,  R.S.M. 

Project  Director 

Task  Force  on  Corporate  Health  Care 

Collaboration 
Dallas,  Pennsylvania 

Marilyn  Maslow 
Dallas,  Pennsylvania 

John  A.  McCole 

Mutual  of  New  York 

Clarks  Summit,  Pennsylvania 

Monsignor  Andrew  J.  McGowan 
Representative  of  the  Bishop  of 

Scranton  for  Community  Affairs 
Dalton,  Pennsylvania 
Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Trustees 

Mary  Concilia  Moran,  R.S.M. 
Vice  President  for  Ministerial 

Development 
Sisters  of  Mercy  Health  Corporation 
Farmington  Hills,  Michigan 

James  F.  Mundy,  Esq. 

Raynes,  McCarthy,  Binder  and  Mundy 

Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 

Patrick  O'Connor,  Esq. 
Cozen,  Begier  and  O'Connor 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 

Robert  Patton 
Vice  President, 
Wyoming  National  Bank 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

John  M.  Randolph,  Jr. 

Parente,  Randolph,  Orlando,  Carey 

and  Associaties 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

Carol  Rittner,  R.S.M. 
Adjunct  Associate  Professor 
Mercy  College  of  Detroit 
Detroit,  Michigan 


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Board  of  Trustees 


Harold  Rosenn,  Esq. 
Rosenn,  Jenkins  and  Greenwald 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 
Vice  Chairman  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees 

Rose  Carmel  Scalone,  R.S.M. 
Associate  in  Nursing 
Columbia  University 
New  York,  New  York 

Allan  Slaff 

President,  Luzerne  County  News  Company 

Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 


Shelly  Smulowitz 
Registered  Music  Therapist 
Summit  Health  Care  Center 
Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania 

Mentorship: 

Marie  Francel  D'Andrea,  R.S.M. 
Teacher,  St.  Therese  School 
Altoona,  Pennsylvania 

Dorothy  Marie  Reaver,  R.S.M. 
Sacred  Heart  Convent 
Bayside,  New  York 


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Administration 


Senior  Administration 


Academic  Affairs 

Division  of  Allied 
Health  Professions 

Division  of  Behavioral 
Sciences  and  Social  Work 

Division  of  Business 
Administration 

Division  of 
Education 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 


Division  of  Humanities 

D iv ision  of  Na tural 
Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Division  of  Nursing 

Division  of  Religious 
Studies  and  Philosophy 


President,  Joseph  R.  Fink 
A.B.  Rider  College 
Ph.D.  Rutgers  University 
Litt.D.  Rider  College 

Vice  President,  Arthur  F.  Kirk,  Jr. 
B.A.  Kean  College  of  New  Jersey 
M.A.  Kean  College  of  New  Jersey 
Ed.D.  Rutgers  University 

Academic  Dean,  James  J.  Pallante 

B.A.  LaSalle  College 

M.A.  Glassboro  State  College 

M.S.  Temple  University 

Ed.D.  Rutgers  University 

Dean  of  Admissions,  David  M.  Payne 
B.S.St.  Peter's  College 
M.A.  Seton  Hall  University 

Dean  of  Students,  Martha  Hanlon,  R.S.M. 
B.S.  College  Misericordia 
M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Dean,  James  J.  Pallante,  Ed.D. 

Joan  J.  Krause,  M.S. 
Chairman 

Thorns  J.  O'Neill,  M.A. 
Chairman 

Donald  C.  Skiff,  M. B.A. 
Chairman 

Joseph  P.  Rogan,  Ed.D. 
Chairman 

Betty  W.  Porzuczek,  M.A. 
Chairman 

Louis Maganzin,  Ph.D. 
Chairman 

Carl  Konecke,  M.S. 
Chairman 

Sheila  M.Pringle,  Ed.D. 
Chairman 

M.  Siena  Finley,  R.S.M. ,  M.S. 
Chairman 


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Administration 


Academic  Computer 
Systems 

Continuing  Education 


Cooperative  Education 


Developmental  Education 


Library  Services 


Registrar's  Office 


Coordinator,  Benjamin  M.  Ortega 

B.A.   B.S.  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 

Director,  Joanne  M.  Cepelak,  R.S.M. 
B.A.  St.  Bonaventure  University 
M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Coordinator  of  Adult  and  Service  Programs, 
Patricia  A.  Shay 

Coordinator  of  Noncredit  Programming, 
Marilyn  J.  Santarelli 

Director,  Christopher  S.  Alexander 
B.A. /B.S.  King's  College 
M.B.A.  The  American  University 

Director,  Joseph  P.  Rogan 
B.A.  Kutztown  University 
M.A.  Marywood  College 
Ed.D.  Lehigh  University 

Assistant  Director,  Joan  A.  Pallante 
B.A.  Glassboro  State  College 
M.A.  Glassboro  State  College 

Director,  Mary  Sharon  Gallagher,  R.S.M. 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
M.S.L.S.  Marywood  College 

Reference  and  Serials  Librarian, 
Joseph  Luksic 
B.A.  King's  College 
M.S.L.S.  Marywood  College 

Acquisitions  Librarian, 
Charles  G.  Riedlinger 
A.B.Wilkes  College 
M.L.S.  University  of  Pittsburgh 

Registrar,  Mary  Eloise  McGinty,  R.S.M. 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
M.S.  Fordham  University 

Assistant  Registrar  and  Acting  Registrar, 
Mary  Lynn  Kudey 
B.S.  King's  College 


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Administration 


Administration  and 
Planning 

Alumni  Affairs 


Business  and 
Fiscal  Affairs 


Communications 


Computer  Services 


Development 


Grants  and  Research 


Admissions 


Financial  Aid 


Vice  President,  Arthur  F.  Kirk,  Jr.,  Ed.D. 

Director,  Jean  M.  Pope 
B.S.  College  Misericordia 
M.S.  University  of  Maryland 

Business  Manager,  James  J.  Connery 
B.S.  University  of  Scranton 
M.S.  Columbia  University 

Comptroller,  John  J.  Hoover 
B.S.  Wilkes  College 

Accountant,  Joseph  J.  Hayer 
B.S.  Wilkes  College 

Junior  Accountant,  Cynthia  Serniak 
B.S.  College  Misericordia 

Director,  Elizabeth  Hibbard 
B.A.  University  of  Delaware 

Administrative  Systems 
Coordinator,  Margaret  Killiri 

Director,  Frank  J.  Pasquini 

B.A.  King's  College 

M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Coordinator,  Kevin  J.  McGovern 
B.A.  St.  Joseph's  College 
Ph.D.  University  of  North  Carolina 
at  Chapel  Hill 

Dean,  David  M.  Payne,  M.A. 

Counselor,  Debra  A.  Migliorisi,  R.S.M. 
B.S.  Mary  wood  College 

Counselor,  Andrea  Tirpak 
B.S.  College  Misericordia 

Coordinator,  Helen  E.  Stager 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 


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Administration 


Student  Services 

Act  101 


Bookstore 
Counseling 


Food  Service 
Health  Services 


Placement 


Resident  Life 


Student  Activities 


Religious  Life 


Campus  Ministry 


Martha  Hanlon,  R.S.M.,  M.S. 

Director,  William  A.  Dick 

B.S.  State  University  of  New  York 

at  Fredonia 
M.S.  State  University  of  New  York 

at  Oneonta 
M.A.  University  of  Scranton 

Counselor,  Mary  R.  Siegel 
B.A.  Marquette  University 
M.A.  University  of  Wisconsin 

Manager,  Diane  Morreale 

Director,  Charles  A.  Lajeunesse 
B.S.  University  of  Missouri 
M.Ed.  University  of  Missouri 
Ph.D.  University  of  Missouri 

Counselor,  Geraldine  Wall 

B.S.  East  Stroudsburg  University 

M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Director,  Stanley  J.  Sadawski 

Director,  Charlotte  T.  Slocum 
R.N.  Wyoming  Valley  Hospital 

School  of  Nursing 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
B.S.N.  College  Misericordia 

Director,  R.  Arnold  Garinger 
B.S.  Bloomsburg  University 
M.A.  Villanova  University 

Director,  Kathleen  M.  Carroll,  R.S.M. 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
M.A.  Catholic  University 

Resident  Counselor,  Madeline  Gill,  R.S.M. 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
M.Ed.  Boston  University 

Resident  Counselor,  Ruth  Kelly  R.S.M. 
B.A.  College  Misericordia 
M.A.  Villanova  University 

Director,  Mary  Millich 
B.A.  College  of  St.  Catherine 

Chaplain,  John  J.  Bendik 
B.A.  St.  Meinrad  Seminary 
M.  Div.  St.  Meinrad  Seminary 

Director,  Marie  Noel  Keller,  R.S.M. 
B.S.  College  Misericordia 
M.A.  Manhattan  College 


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The  Faculty  Senate 


The  FaCllltV  Theresa  Ansilio,  M.B.A. 

~  Division  of  Business  Administration 

benate 

James  Calderone,  M.S.W. 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 

Stevan  L.  Davies,  Ph.D. 

Division  of  Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy 

Richard  W.  Dower,  M.M. 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 

Mary  Sharon  Gallagher,  R.S.M.,  M.S.L.S. 

Library 

Stephen  L.  Heater,  M.O.T. 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 

Stanley  Knapich,  D.Ed. 

Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions 

Edward  Latarewicz,  M.A. 

Division  of  Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy 

Patricia  Lewis,  M.S.W. 

Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work 
Faculty  Senate  Vice  Chairman 

Richard  Lynch,  Ph.D. 

Division  of  Humanities 
Faculty  Senate  Chairman 

Mary  Carmel  McGarigle,  R.S.M.,  M.S. 

Division  of  Fine  Arts 

Catherine  McGroarty,  R.S.M.,  M.S.N. 
Division  of  Nursing 

Ellen  Murray,  M.S.N. 

Division  of  Nursing 

Miriam  Teresa  O'Donnell,  R.S.M.,  D.H.L. 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Charles  Riedlinger,  M.L.S. 

Library 

Donald  C.  Skiff,  M.B.A. 

Division  of  Business  Administration 

Joseph  Tomasovic,  Ph.D. 

Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 

Lee  J.  Williames,  Ph.D. 

Division  of  Humanities 


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Academic  Committee  Chairmen 


Academic 

Committee 

Chairmen 


Academic  Policies  Committee 

Evelyn  N.  Behanna,  M.S.N. ,  Division  of  Nursing 

Curriculum  Committee 

Joseph  P.  Rogan,  Ed.D.,  Division  of  Education 

Faculty  Senate  Executive  Committee 

Richard  Lynch,  Ph.  D.,  Division  of  Humanities 

Faculty  Development  Committee 

Stevan  L.  Davies,  Ph.D., 

Division  of  Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy 

Faculty  Welfare  Committee 

Donald  C.  Skiff,  M.B.A.,  Division  of  Business  Administration 

Scholarship  Committee 

Louis  Maganzin,  Ph.D.,  Division  of  Humanities 


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Faculty  and 

Academic 

Support 


Walter  C.  J.  Anderson,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities, 
B.F.A.  Boston  University;  M.F.A.  Boston  University 

Theresa  M.  Ansilio,  Instructor,  Division  of  Business  Administration, 
B.S.  Immaculata  College;  M.B.A.  St.  Joseph's  University 

Justine  P.  Arnold,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.S.  Marywood  College;  M.S.  Marywood  College 

Cora  Mariae  Artim,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.A.  College 
Misericordia;  M.F.A.  Bowling  Green  State  University 

Evelyn  N.  Behanna,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N. 
University  of  Pennsylvania;  M.S.N.  University  of  Pennsylvania 

Brian  Benedetti,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.A.  College 
Misericordia;  M.A.  University  of  Scranton 

Bernardine  Borinski,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.A.  Mercyhurst 
College 

Agnes  Therese  Brennan,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of 
Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics,  B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.A. 
Catholic  University  of  America 

Roger  V.  Bruszewski,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Business  Administration,  B.S. 
State  University  of  New  York  at  Plattsburgh;  M.B.A.  Youngstown  State 
University 

James  Calderone,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences 
and  Social  Work,  B.A.  Wilkes  College;  M.S.W.  University  of  Wisconsin 

Mary  B.  Carden,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Business 
Administration,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.A.  New  York  University 

Agnes  A.  Cardoni,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  College 
Misericordia;  M.S.Ed.  Wilkes  College 

Cecile  B.  Champagne,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. 
Salve  Regina  College;  M.S.  Boston  University 

Lillian  Connolly,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.S.N.  Mercy  College  of  Detroit;  M.A. /M.S.  University  of 
Illinois 

Jan  Conway,  Instructor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.F.A.  Massachusetts 
College  of  Art;  M.F.A.  Temple  University 

Richard  Cordiano,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.S.  University  of  Maryland 

Lucille  Cormier,  C.N.D.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
B.M.  Manhattanville  College;  M.M.  Michigan  State  University 


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Faculty  and 

Academic 

Support 


Olney  Craft,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.A.  University  of  Michigan;  M.A.  University  of 
Michigan 

Donna  A.  Cragle,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social 
Work,  B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Vanderbilt  University 

Stevan  L.  Davies,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Religious  Studies  and 
Philosophy,  B.A.  Duke  University;  M.A.  Temple  University;  Ph.D. 
Temple  University 

William  A.  Dick,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Education, 
B.S.  State  University  of  New  York  at  Fredonia;  M.S.  State  University  of 
New  York  at  Oneonta;  M.A.  University  of  Scranton 

Damian  Marie  Dlugos,  I.H.M.,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. 
Marywood  College;  M.S.  Hunter  College 

Richard  W.  Dower,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  A.B. 
MacMurray  College;  M.M.  Eastman  School  of  Music 

Sharon  Drasnin,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  Seattle 
University 

Jolene  L.  Eastburn,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.O.T  Loma  Linda  University 

Glen  Ellman,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.S.  Syracuse  University 

Denise  Faleski-Vitollo,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.F.A. 
Pennsylvania  State  Univesity;  M.Ed.  Pennsylvania  State  University; 
M.F.A.  Syracuse  University 

John  Filar,  Professor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
B.S.  University  of  Scranton;  M.S.  Notre  Dame  University 

Joseph  R.  Fink,  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  A.B.  Rider  College; 
Ph.D.  Rutgers  University;  Litt.D.  Rider  College 

M.  Siena  Finley,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Religious 
Studies  and  Philosophy,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Fordham 
University 

Dennis  Fisher,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and 
Social  Work,  B.S.  Bloomsburg  University;  M.Ed.  Bloomsburg 
University;  M.S.W.  Marywood  College 

Ellen  Franco,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  Marywood 
College;  M.A.  University  of  Scranton 

Jeff  Fremont,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and 
Social  Work,  B.A.  Temple  University;  M.S.  University  of  Maryland; 
Ph.D.  Pennsylvania  State  University 


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Faculty  and 

Academic 

Support 


Donald  O.  Fries,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A. 
University  of  Michigan;  M.A.  University  of  Michigan;  Ph.D.  Michigan 
State  University 

Elizabeth  Fulton,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.F.A.  Temple 
University;  M.F.  A.  Temple  University 

Mary  Sharon  Gallagher,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Director  of 
Library  Services,  B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.L.S.  Marywood 
College 

R.  Arnold  Garinger,  Adjunct  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Education, 
B.S.  Bloomsburg  University;  M.A.  Villanova  University 

Richard  Garinger,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.S.  Wilkes  College; 
M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Mary  Luke  Gibbons,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Business 
Administration,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.A.  Catholic  University  of 
America 

Madeline  Gill,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities, 
B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.Ed.  Boston  University 

Viola  Gommer,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.  Columbia 
University;  M.S.N.  College  Misericordia 

Danile  Grabo,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Business  Administration,  B.S. 
Wilkes  College;  M.B.A.  Wilkes  College 

Sue  Hand,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.S.  Kutztown  University 

James  E.  Harrington,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M.  Oberlin 
College;  M.M.  Yale  University 

Stephen  L.  Heater,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.S.  University  of  Buffalo;  M.O.T  University  of 
Washington 

Ann  Maxwell  Hill,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social 
Work,  B.A.  Columbia  University;  M.A.  University  of  Iowa;  Ph.D. 
University  of  Illinois 

Christine  Hischmann,  Instructor,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.O.T  Temple  University 

Maureen  T.  Hoegen,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  Georgetown 
University 

Kathleen  S.  Hoffman,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences 
and  Mathematics,  B.S.  Iowa  State  University;  M.S.  State  University  of 
New  York  at  Binghamton 


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Academic 

Support 


M.  Bernadette  Hogan,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. 
College  Misericordia;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton;  M.S.N.  University 
of  Pennsylvania 

Dale  C.  Houck,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M.  Berklee  College  of 
Music;  M.M.  University  of  Scranton 

Joseph  Houck,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
B.S.  Wilkes  College 

Walter  Humanik,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.F.A.  King's  College 

Christine  Jacobs,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.A.  National  College  of  Education 

Marcie  A.  Jones,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed.  College 
Misericordia;  B.S.N.  College  Misericordia 

Regina  Kelly,  R.S.M.,  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  College 
Misericordia;  M.A.  Catholic  University  of  America;  Ph.D.  Fordham 
University 

Ruth  Kelly,  R.S.M.,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A. 
College  Misericordia;  M.A.  Villanova  University 

Suk  Soon  Kim,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.A.  Ewha  Women's 
Univeristy;  B.M.  Ewha  Women's  University;  M.M.  Manhattan  School  of 
Music 

Stanley  Knapich,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.S.  Wilkes  College;  M.Ed.  Pennsylvania  State  University; 
D.Ed.  Pennsylvania  State  University 

Kristina  Knott,  R.S.M.,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.A.  New  York  University 

Martha  Ann  Kokinda,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing, 

B.S. N.Ed.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.N.  Catholic  University  of  America 

Mary  Louise  Komorek,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N. 
College  Misericordia;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton;  M.S.  Columbia 
University  Teacher's  College 

Carl  Konecke,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.S.  King's  College;  M.S.  University  of  Nebraska 

Joan  L.  Krause,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Allied  Health 
Professions,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Marywood  College;  M.S. 
University  of  Scranton 

Sharon  Kugler,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions,  B.S. 
College  Misericordia 


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Academic 

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Charles  A.  Lajeunesse,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Business 
Administration,  B.S.  University  of  Missouri;  M.  Ed.  University  of 
Missouri;  Ph.D.  University  of  Missouri 

Edward  Latarewicz,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Religious  Studies 
and  Philosophy,  B.A.  St.  Bonaventure  University;  M.A.  St.  Bonaventure 
University 

Chin-Chiu  Lee,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
B.S.  National  Taiwan  Normal  University,  M.S.  Loyola  University;  Ph.D. 
Louisiana  State  University 

Patricia  Lewis,  Assistant  Professor  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences  and 
Social  Work,  B.S.  Wilkes  College;  M.S.W.  Hunter  College 

Ferdinand  Liva,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
Master  teacher  in  Italy,  France  and  New  York;  Julliard  School  of  Music 

Joseph  Luksic,  Assistant  Professor,  Reference  and  Serials  Librarian,  B.A. 
King's  College;  M.S.L.S.  Marywood  College 

Richard  Lynch,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  St. 
Michael's  College;  M.A.  Southern  Illinois  University;  Ph.D.  Southern 
Illinois  University 

Elaine  S.  Lyons,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Education,  B.S.  College 
Misericordia;  M.P.A.  Marywood  College 

Louis  Maganzin,  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  St. 
Bonaventure  University;  M.A.  Georgetown  University;  Ph.D. 
Georgetown  University 

Marie  Ann  Mark,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.S.  College  Misericordia 

Terryl  L.  Marsh,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.O.T.  University  of  New  Hampshire;  M.S.O.T.  Boston  University 

Anne  Elizabeth  McLaughlin,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of 
Religious  Studies  and  Philosophy,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.A. 
Catholic  University  of  America 

Mary  Carmel  McGarigle,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine 
Arts,  B.M.  College  Misericordia;  M.M.  DePaul  University;  M.S. 
University  of  Scranton 

Kevin  McGovern,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities, 
B.A.  St.  Joseph's  College;  Ph.D.  University  of  North  Carolina  at  Chapel 
Hill 

Catherine  McGroarty,  R.S.M.,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N. 
College  Misericordia;  M.S.N.  Boston  University 

Richard  Metzger,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.F.A.  Pennsylvania 
State  University 


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Patricia  Michael,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N. Ed.  College 
Miser icordia;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Marie  D.  Moore,  R.S.M.,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  arts, 
B.M.  College  Misericordia;  M.M.  DePaul  University;  Ph.D.  Eastman 
School  of  Music 

M.  Noreen  Mulherin,  R.S.M.,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of 
Education,  B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Fordham  University 

John  Mullany,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Education,  B.S. 
University  of  Scranton;  M.Ed.  Rtugers  University 

Ellen  Murray,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  College 
Misericordia;  M.S.N.  College  Misericordia 

Kathleen  Brennan  Nagle,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A.  College 
Misericordia 

Miriam  Teresa  O'Donnell,  R.S.M.,  Professor,  Division  of  Natural 
Sciences  and  Mathematics,  B.A.  Hunter  College;  M.A.  Columbia 
Univeristy;  D.H.L.  Loyola  University 

Thomas  J.  O'Neill,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Behavioral  Sciences 
and  Social  work,  B.S.  Northwest  Missouri  State  College;  M.A. 
University  of  Missouri 

Benjamin  M.  Ortega,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.S.  /B.A.  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 

Joan  A.  Pallante,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Education,  B.A.  Glassboro  State 
College;  M.A.  Glassboro  State  College 

David  M.  Payne,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities, 
B.S.  St.  Peter's  College;  M.A.  Seton  Hall  University 

Carol  G.  Petrokonis,  Instructor,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.O.T.  Temple  Univeristy 

Cheryl  B.  Pezon,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Education,  B.S.  Eastern  Michigan 
University 

Betty  Wallace  Porzuczek,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
B.M.  University  of  Iowa;  M.A.  University  of  Iowa 

Sheila  M.  Pringle,  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  Louisiana  State 
University;  M.S.  Tulane  University;  Ed.D.  Temple  University 

John  Purcell,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Business  Administration,  B.S. 
University  of  Oklahoma 

Charles  Riedlinger,  Assistant  Professor,  Acquisitions  Librarian,  B.A. 
Wilkes  College;  M.L.S.  University  of  Pittsburgh 


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Susan  S.  Rodgers,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N. 
University  of  Minnesota;  M.S.  University  of  Massachusetts 

Joseph  P.  Rogan,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Education,  B.S. 
Kutztown  University;  M.S.  Marywood  College;  Ed.D.  Lehigh  University 

Mary  Benedicta  SanAntonio,  R.S.M.,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
B.RA.  Massachusetts  College  of  Art;  M.A.  Notre  Dame  University 

Rosemarie  S.  Savelli,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A. 
College  Misericordia;  M.A.  University  of  Scranton;  J.D.  Catholic 
University  of  America 

Linda  Scaz,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed  Wilkes  College 

Mary  Beth  Schall,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed.  Wilkes 
College;  B.S.N.  College  Misericordia 

Judith  W.  Selenski,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  Wilkes 
College 

Patricia  Shupp,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing  B.S. N.Ed.  Wilkes  College; 
M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Francis  Siracuse,  Instructor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  B.S.  University  of  Scranton;  M.S.  John  Carroll  University 

Donald  C.  Skiff,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Business 
Administration,  B.A.  Parsons  College;  M.B.A.  Youngstown  State 
University 

Myra  Smulyan,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Education,  B.S.  Wilkes  College 

Donna  Snelson,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed. 
Wilkes  College;  M.S.N.  University  of  Pennsylvania 

Cheryl  Staats,  Instructor,  Division  of  Nursing  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M. 
Marywood  College;  M.A.  Marywood  College 

Gerard  Staats,  Instructor,  Division  of  Allied  Health  Professions, 
B.S.R.T.  Alderson-Broaddus  College 

Peter  Stchur,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
B.S.  Wilkes  College;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Lillian  T.  Supplee,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M.  Marywood 
College;  M.A.  Marywood  College 

Joseph  Tomasovic,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and 
Mathematics,  A.B.  Princeton  University;  M.A.  Columbia  University; 
Ph.D.  Columbia  University 

Harry  G.  Trebilcox,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M.  Eastman 
School  of  Music;  M.M.  Eastman  School  of  Music 


165 


College  Directory 

Faculty  and  Academic  Support 


Faculty  and 

Academic 

Support 


Elaine  Tulanowski,  R.S.M.,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
B.A.  College  Misericordia;  M.A.  Seton  Hall  University;  M.A.  Ohio 
State  University 

Mary  Louise  Veremeychik,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Fine  Arts,  B.M. 
Eastman  School  of  Music;  M.M.  Eastman  School  of  Music 

Theodore  M.  Veremeychik,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Fine  Arts, 
B.S.  Indiana  University  of  Pennsylvania;  M.M.  University  of  Miami 

Marianne  S.  Vitale,  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Education,  B.S. 
College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Pennsylvania  State  University;  Ed.D. 
Pennsylvania  State  University 

Gerldine  Wall,  Adjunct  Assistant  Professor,  Division  of  Education,  B.S. 
East  Stroudsburg  University;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Marion  Joseph  Walsh,  R.S.M.,  Adjunct  Professor,  Division  of  Allied 
Health  Professions,  B.S.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.  Columbia 
University 

Nancy  Wildes,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S.N.  College 
Misericordia 

Lee  J.  Williames,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of  Humanities,  B.A. 
LaSalle  College;  M.A.  Niagara  University;  Ph.D.  State  University  of 
New  York  at  Binghamton 

Clara  M.  Williams,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed.  Wilkes 
College;  M.S.  University  of  Scranton 

Catherine  Mary  Winters,  R.S.M.,  Associate  Professor,  Division  of 
Nursing,  B.S. N.Ed.  College  Misericordia;  M.S.N.  Boston  College 

Elizabeth  Yeremsky,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Business  Administration,  B.S. 
College  Misericordia;  M.B.A.  University  of  Scranton 

Donald  Zlotek,  Lecturer,  Division  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
B.A.  King's  College;  M.Ed.  Pennsylvania  State  University 


167 


College  Directory 

Alumni  Association  Board  of  Directors 


Alumni  Association 
Board  of  Directors 


Margaret  Husic  Spengler  '36 

President 

Mary  King  Ginn  '46 
President  Elect 
Chapter  Coordinator 

Agnes  Conway  Williamson  '29 

Secretary 

Alumni  Lecture  Series  Co-chairman 

Sandra  Postupak  Yamulla  '67 
Treasurer 

Hilda  Staub  Garey  '30 

Past  President 

Sister  Romaine  Marie  Shannon  '59 

Director  at  Large 

Awards  and  Scholarship  Chairman 

Bernadette  Gutch  Subarton  '58 

Director  at  Large 

Homecomeing  Advisory  Committee  Chairman 

Patricia  Cannon  '78 

Director  at  Large 

Student  Relations  Co-chairman 

Nancy  Shupnik,  Esq.  '66 

Director  at  Large 

Bylaws  and  Endowment  Fund  Advisor 

Theresa  Husic  Silliman  '54 

Director  at  Large 

Alumni  Admissions  Chairman 

Sister  M.  Eloise  McGinty  '40 

Director  at  Large 

Alumni  Phonathon  Coordinator 

Benedicta  North  Matchett  '56 

Director  at  Large 

1983-84  Alumni  Annual  Giving  Chairman 

Jeanne  Fraley  Coyle  '49 

Director  at  Large 

Volunteer  Coordinator 

Annual  Giving  Advisory  Committee 

James  D.  Balmer  '81 

Director  at  Large 

Student  Relations  Co-chairman 

Sister  Miriam  Ruth  Brennan  '50 

Nominating  Committee  Chairman 

Dr.  Regina  Kelly,  RSM  43 
Alumni  Programs  Chairman 

Jean  M.  Pope  '47 
Director  of  Alumni  Affairs 


168 


Index 


A 

Academic 

Advising,  123 

Committees,  157 

Divisions,  4 

Grievance  Procedure,  123 

Honors,  124 

Integrity,  124 

Program  Definitions,  5 

Requirements,  123 

Standing,  125 
Accounting 

Minor,  50 

Specialization,  9 
Accreditations,  3 
Act  101,  132 
Activities,  Student,  147 
Administration,  152 
Admissions 

Procedures,  121 

Requirements,  119 
Advanced  Placement,  122 
Air  Force  ROTC,  132 
Alternative  Learners  Program,  132 
Alumni  Association,  Board  of 

Directors,  167 
Applied  Music  (major),  10 
Army  ROTC,  132 
Art 

Course  Descriptions,  58 

Elective  Area  of  Study,  56 
Athletics,  147 
Auditing  (courses),  136 

B 

Biology 

Course  Descriptions,  62 

Major,  11 

Minor,  50 
Board  of  Trustees,  150 
Business  Administration 

Course  Descriptions,  65 

Major,  12 

c 

Calendars,  1 
Campus  Ministry,  147 
Cancellation  of  Classes,  126 
Careers  and  Placement,  147 
Center  for  Professional 

Development,  132 
Certifications,  definition,  5 
Certifications,  Majors, 

Specializations  and  (narratives 

and  course  sequences),  9 
Chairmen,  Division,  152 
Change 

of  Major,  126 

of  Name/Address,  126 

of  Status,  126 


Chemistry 

Course  Descriptions,  70 

Minor,  50 
Child  Welfare  Services 

Certification,  13 

Course  Descriptions,  72 
Class  Attendance,  126 
Classification  of  Students,  127 
College  Directory,  150 
College  Level  Examination  Program 

(CLEP),  122 
College  Life,  147 
College  Regulations,  119 
Committees,  Academic,  157 
Commuter  Council,  148 
Computer  Science 

Course  Descriptions,  73 

Major,  14 

Minor,  51 

Specialization,  15 

/Math  (combined  major),  27 
Continuing  Education,  127 
Cooperative  Education,  132 
Cooperative  Program,  King's 

College,  133 
Core  Curriculum  Requirements,  6 
Corporate  Scholarships,  Endowed, 

Memorial  and,  143 
Counseling,  148 
Course  Descriptions,  58 
Curricula,  The,  4 

D 

Dentistry,  Pre-  (specialization),  42 
Developmental  Education,  127 
Directed  Study,  127 
Directory,  College,  150 
Division  Chairmen,  152 
Divisions,  Academic,  4 
Drop/Add  Policy,  Withdrawal  from 
Courses  and,  131 


Early  Admission,  122 

Early  Decision,  122 

Early  Childhood  Education 

(certification),  16 
Education 

Course  Descriptions,  75 

Early  Childhood,  16 

Elementary,  17 

Music,  30 

Special,  49 
Elective  Areas  of  Study 

Course  Narratives,  56 

Definition,  5 
Elementary  Education  (major),  17 
Employment,  142 


Endowed,  Memorial  and  Corporate 

Scholarships,  143 
English 

Course  Descriptions,  77 

Major,  18 

Minor,  51 


Faculty  and  Academic  Support,  158 
Faculty  Senate,  156 
Fees,  Tuition  and,  134 
Financial  Aid  Programs,  140 
Financial  Assistance,  137 
Foods  and  Nutrition,  Course 

Descriptions,  80 
Foreign  Study,  133 


General  Studies  (major),  19 
Geography 

Course  Descriptions,  82 

Elective  Area  of  Study,  56 
Gerontology 

Course  Descriptions,  83 

Certification,  20 

Minor,  52 
Grading  System,  128 
Graduation  Requirements,  128 
Grants,  137,  140 

Grants,  Scholarships  and,  137,  140 
Grievance  Procedure,  123 

H 

Health  Service,  Student,  149 
History 

Course  Descriptions,  85 

Major,  21 

Minor,  52 
Honor  Points,  128 
Honors  Program,  129 

I 

Independent  Study,  130 
Information  Systems  (major),  22 
Interest  Waived  Policy,  136 

K 

King's  College,  Cooperative  Program 
with,  133 


Law,  Pre-  (specialization),  144 
Leave  of  Absence,  130 
Legal  Assistant  (minor),  52 
Liberal  Studies  (major),  23 
Library,  148 
Loans,  137,  141 


Index 


lew 


M 

Majors,  Certifications  and 

Specializations  (narratives  and 

course  sequences),  9 
Majors,  definition,  5 
Management 

Minor,  53 

Specialization,  24 
Marketing  (specialization),  25 
Mathematics 

Course  Descriptions,  87 

Major,  26 

Minor,  53 
Mathematics  Computer  Science 

(combined  major),  27 
Medicine,  Pre-  (specialization),  42 
Medical  Technology  (major),  28 
Memorial  Scholarships,  143 
Merchandising  (specialization),  29 
Minors,  definition,  5 
Minors,  (narratives  and  course 

sequences),  50 
Music 

Applied  (major),  10 

Course  Descriptions,  90 

Education  (major),  30 

Therapy  (major),  31 

N 
Nursing 

Course  Descriptions,  95 

Major,  32 

o 

Occupational  Therapy 

Clinical  Associates,  38 

Course  Descriptions,  97 

Major,  35 
Optometry,  Pre-  (specialization),  42 
Overview,  2 


Payment  Plans,  Tuition,  136 
Philosophy 

Course  Descriptions,  100 

Minor,  53 
Physical  Education 

Course  Descriptions,  102 

Elective  Area  of  Study,  56 
Physics 

Course  Descriptions,  104 

Elective  Area  of  Study,  57 
Placement,  Careers  and,  147 
Political  Science 

Course  Descriptions,  105 

Minor,  54 
Pre-Dentistry  (specialization),  42 
Pre-Law  (specialization),  44 
Pre-Medicine  (specialization),  42 
Pre-Optometry  (specialization),  42 
Pre-Registration,  130 
Pre- Veterinary  Medicine 

(specialization),  42 
Psychology 

Course  Descriptions,  106 

Minor,  54 

R 

Radiologic  Technology 

A.A.S.  Degree,  45 

B.S.  Degree,  46 

Course  Descriptions,  108 
Readmission,  122 
Refund  Policies,  144 
Registration,  Pre-,  130 
Regulations,  College,  119 
Religious  Sisters  of  Mercy,  2 
Religious  Studies 

Course  Descriptions,  111 

Minor,  54 
Residence  Halls,  148 


ROTC,  132 

Russian  Area  Studies  (minor),  55 


Scholarships,  137,  140,  143 
School  Nurse  (certification),  47 
Second  Degree,  131 
Senior  Citizens,  133 
Social  Work 

Course  Descriptions,  114 

Major,  48 
Sociology 

Course  Descriptions,  117 

Elective  Area  of  Study,  57 
Special  Education 

Course  Descriptions,  118 

Major,  49 
Specializations,  definition,  5 
Specializations,  Majors, 

Certifications  and  (narratives  and 

course  sequences),  9 
Special  Programs,  132 
Student  Activities,  147 
Student  Health  Service,  149 


Testing  Requirement,  122 
Transfer  Students,  120 
Trustees,  Board  of,  150 
Tuition  and  Fees,  134 

V 

Veterans,  133 
Veterinary  Medicine,  Pre- 
(specialization),  42 

w 

Weekend  College,  131 
Withdrawal  from  Courses,  131 
Work-Study,  137,  142 
Writing  (minor),  55 


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