2018-2019 ACADEMIC CATALOG

1 QUINCY, ILLINOIS. 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CATALOG . POLICY CHANGES AND DISCLAIMER. The provisions of this bulletin are not an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion and judgment, to make changes of any nature in the University ACADEMIC program, courses, schedule or calendar which would include the elimination and/or modification of programs, departments, degree o erings, as well as the rescheduling of classes, with or without extending the announced ACADEMIC term, the cancellation of scheduled classes, or other ACADEMIC activities.

2 Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student's acceptance of the University's rights set forth herein and the University's right to change any provision or requirements set out in the CATALOG at any time. The o cial University ACADEMIC CATALOG can be found online at The University reserves the right to withdraw a student for cause at any time. GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT. Quincy University has enacted a comprehensive information security program mandated by the Federal Trade Commission's Safeguards Rule and the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act.

3 The Vice President for Enrollment Management is designated as the Program O cer responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Program. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY. Quincy University does not condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability to the extent required by law. This practice ensures compliance with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws including Title IX. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT, 1974.

4 In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (34 Part 99, as amended), Quincy University permits students access to their educational records. According to this law, parents as defined in the Internal Revenue Service code of 1954, Section 152, also are granted access to their dependent's records. Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed explanation of University procedures. In addition, Section 510 of the Veterans' Education and Employment Act of 1976 (P. L. 94-502) provides that records and accounts of veterans and other students shall be available for examination by government representatives.

5 Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator is: Director Human Resources 217-228-5415. Francis Hall, Room B-38. Contact Information for Department of Education is: O ce for Civil Rights 800-421-3481. 2018-2019 . ACADEMIC CATALOG . A Catholic Franciscan University founded by the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province 1800 College Avenue Quincy, Illinois 62301-2699. 217-228-5432 (automated). 217-222-8020. GENERAL INFORMATION. Table of Contents Campus Map .. 3 Human Services .. 126. Mission and History .. 4 128. Accreditation and Memberships .. 5 Management Information Systems.

6 133. General Information .. 5 Mathematics .. 134. Undergraduate ACADEMIC Policies Music .. 137. and Procedures .. 7 Nursing .. 141. Bonaventure 7 Philosophy and Ethics .. 149. General Requirements for UG Degrees .. 8 Physical Education .. 151. Registration .. 12 Physics .. 153. Evaluation/Grading .. 13 Political Science .. 154. ACADEMIC Honors .. 18 Pre-Professional Programs ACADEMIC Standing .. 18 Pre-Law .. 159. Special Credit 20 Pre-Medical 160. Special Study Opportunities .. 21 Pre-Physical Therapy .. 55. ACADEMIC Success .. 25 Pre-Occupatioal 56,112. Undergraduate 26 Psychological 161.

7 Financial Policies .. 31 Psychology .. 162. Undergraduate Financial 36 166. Student Life .. 40 Sociology .. 167. Curricula and Courses .. 43 Special Education .. 168. Undergraduate Programs & Courses .. 44 Sport Management .. 171. Agribusiness .. 45 Theatre .. 173. Art .. 46 175. Aviation .. 51 University Courses .. 179. 55 ACADEMIC Success 179. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology .. 61 Career 179. Business .. 62 Early Exploratory 179. Chemistry and Forensic 69 Honors Thesis .. 179. Church Music .. 72 Web Development and Design .. 181. Clinical Laboratory Science.

8 73 Women's and Gender 182. Communication .. 75 St. Clare Professional Studies Program (PS) 183. Communication and Music Production .. 80 Business Administration .. 185. Computer Science .. 81 Human Services .. 187. Criminal Justice .. 84 Writing .. 188. Digital Forensics .. 87 Graduate Programs .. 190. Early Childhood Education .. 88 Graduate Policies .. 191. Economics .. 90 Master of Business Administration .. 199. Education .. 91 MBA Pathway .. 199. Education Bilingual and ELL .. 99 Master of Science in Education .. 206. Education 101 Chicago Education Programs.

9 217. Elementary Education .. 103 Master of Science in Education 106 in Counseling & College Entrepreneurship .. 111 Student Personnel .. 217. Exercise Science .. 112 Directories .. 225. Film and New 113 Board of Trustees .. 225. Forensic Psychology .. 114 Faculty .. 227. General 115 Sta .. 235. Great Books .. 116 Index .. 239. Health Services .. 117. History .. 119. Humanities .. 124. 2 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CATALOG Quincy University CAMPUS MAP. 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CATALOG Quincy University 3. MISSION AND HISTORY. Mission and History Mission Statement Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition.

10 Inspired by the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. We prepare men and women for leadership and for the transforma- tion of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom. We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life. History and Heritage Christ said to St. Francis of Assisi, Go, rebuild my Church which, as you see, is falling into ruin. From that moment over 800 years ago to the present day, this has been the mission of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as Franciscans after the name of their founder, St.