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1 2021 2022 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOGi monroe college Undergraduate catalog 2021-2022 Table of Contents 1. accreditation 1 Institutional accreditation 1 Program accreditation 1 New York State Authorization 1 2. About this catalog 3 3. monroe college Vision, Mission, and Core Values 4 4. Academic Calendar 5 Fall 2021 5 Winter 2022 6 Spring 2022 7 5. Schools and Academic Programs 10 School of allied health Professions 12 School of Business and Accounting 42 School of Criminal Justice 78 School of Education 110 School of Hospitality Management 122 School of Information Technology 147 School of Nursing 165 General Education 187 Honors Program 218 Bachelor Minors 224 EASE 234 6. Academic Policies 235 Academic Honors 235 Academic Standing 236 Attendance Policy 237 Academic Waiver 239 Academic Withdrawal 239 Add-Drop Period 240 Credit Hour 240 Grading 243 Grade Appeal Process 245 Graduation Requirements 245 Readmission 245 ii Residence Credit Requirements 245 Transfer and Other Non-Residence Credit 245 Transcripts 247 Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity 247 Copyright Policy 249 7.

2 Admissions 255 General Undergraduate Admissions 255 International Applicants 255 School of Nursing Applicants 256 Transfer Applicants 257 Career Pathways 257 8. Career Services 259 9. Student Services 260 International Students 260 Veterans and Military Personnel 260 health and Wellness Center 260 Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement 261 Counseling Services 261 Students with Disabilities 261 Food Pantry 262 Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards 263 Disciplinary Process 270 Outcomes of the Administrative Review 270 Appeal Process 272 Title IX and Sexual Misconduct at monroe college 274 Sexual Offense Policies and Procedures 274 Resources and Services Directory 279 Responding to a Sexual Offense 284 Reporting an Incident 285 Education and Prevention 287 Campus Climate Assessments 287 10. Tuition and Fees 291 11. Financial Aid 294 Cost of Attendance 294 Federal Financial Aid 297 Exit Counseling 300 Non-Federal Loans 301 New York State Financial Aid 301 Scholarships 303 iii Awards 304 monroe Grants 305 monroe Scholarships 308 New Awards 311 Veterans Benefits 311 Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) 313 Federal Title IV Aid 314 Refund Policy 316 Code of Ethics for Financial Aid Administrators 320 Net Price Calculator 321 12.

3 Libraries and Academic Support Services 322 13. Campus Life 323 Athletics 323 Residence Life 324 Student Life and Activities 324 14. college Policies and Consumer Disclosures 326 Campus Safety 326 Drug-Free Campus 326 Graduation and Retention Rates 326 Identification Card Policy 326 Non-Discrimination Policy 327 Right to Know 327 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Statement of Compliance 328 Emergency college Closing 329 Technology Use Policies 329 Immunization Policy 329 Credit Card Marketing Policy 330 15. college Administration and Board of Trustees 331 President and Vice Presidents 331 Deans 332 Board of Trustees 332 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog accreditation accreditation Institutional accreditation The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone (267) 284-5000, accredits monroe college . The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education accreditation .

4 Program accreditation The programs in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACF-EFAC), 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095, telephone (904) 824-4468. The programs in Accounting and Business Administration, programs in Accounting, Business Management, General Business, and Public Accounting, and the program in Business Management in the Bronx and New Rochelle, are accredited by the accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, telephone (913) 339-9356. The Practical Nurse certificate program, the Registered Nurse program, and the Nursing program are accredited by the Academic Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone (505) 975-5000. The program in Early Childhood Education is accredited by the Council for the accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036.

5 New York State Authorization monroe college curricula are registered by the New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234, telephone (518) 474-2593. monroe college is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to grant: Certificates in Business, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Food Media Studies, Paralegal Studies, and Practical Nursing Post Baccalaureate Extension Certificate in Bilingual Education Advanced Certificate in Data Science Associate in Science ( ) degrees in Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Associate in Applied Science ( ) degrees in Accounting, Baking and Pastry, Business 1 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog accreditation Administration, Culinary Arts, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Hospitality Management, Medical Administration, Medical Assisting, Registered Nursing, and Sports Management Bachelor of Business Administration ( ) degrees in, Accounting, Business Management, General Business, health Services Administration, Hospitality Management, and Sports Management Bachelor of Science ( )

6 Degrees in Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Nursing, Public health , and Professional Studies Master of Business Administration ( ) degree in Business Management Master of Public Administration ( ) degree in Public Administration Master of Public health ( ) degree in Public health Master of Science ( ) degrees in Accounting, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Data Science, Executive Leadership in Hospitality Management, Forensic Psychology, and health Care Administration Master of Arts ( ) degree in Early Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education Master of Arts ( ) degree in Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education The contact person is Dr. Karenann Carty, Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, telephone (646) 393-8772. 2 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog ABOUT THIS catalog ABOUT THIS catalog This document is the official catalog of monroe college for undergraduate programs.

7 The information presented in this catalog is certified as true and correct in policy and content. The catalog serves as a reference document containing approved curricula, programs and course descriptions. It is not intended as a listing of courses offered. monroe college reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes in policies, procedures and other information contained in this publication. Such changes are published as an addendum. monroe college is owned and operated by monroe college , Ltd., 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468, telephone (718) 933-6700. Student "Right to Know" and consumer information is available on the college website at monroe college has three campus locations: Bronx Campus 2501 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 New Rochelle Campus 434 Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801 St. Lucia Campus Box CP5419 Vide Boutielle Highway Castries LC04 101 St. Lucia Students may take individual courses in an online format or enroll in select degree programs offered completely online through monroe Online.

8 3 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog CAMPUS LIFE monroe college VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES Vision To be a national leader in educating urban and international students. Mission monroe college , founded in 1933, is a national leader in higher education access, affordability, and attainment. We believe in the power of education to facilitate social mobility and transform communities, and embrace our responsibility to advocate national policies that serve students best interests. We are proud of our outcomes and unique caring environment, especially for first-generation college students, newly arriving immigrants, and international students. Our innovative curriculum, taught by experienced industry professionals, integrates local, national, and global perspectives. Our academic programs align with industries that drive the New York and international economies that we serve. Our graduates are prepared for continued scholarship, professional growth, and career advancement.

9 Core Values Outcomes drive us. We are committed to remaining a national leader in delivering strong outcomes for students and always strive for continuous improvement. Integrity guides us. Honesty, transparency, accountability, and fairness are the bedrock of our work. Relationships define us. We build strong personal connections among students, faculty, and staff, as well as with external educational, corporate, and community partners. 4 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR monroe college operates a fifteen-week semester calendar with three semesters per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Academic Calendars for the 2021-2022 academic year are included below. Note: Semester calendars are subject to change as the college deems necessary. Academic Calendar Fall 2021 Fall 2020 Academic Calendar Date Day Detail Sept. 8 Wednesday Students have access to Online Courses Sept. 9 Friday First Day of Classes Sept.

10 20 Monday Last Day for: Late Registration Program and Schedule Adjustments Spring 2021 Grade Changes Oct. 11 Monday Columbus Day college Closed Nov. 11 Thursday Veterans Day college Closed Nov. 25 Nov. 28 Thursday Sunday Thanksgiving Recess college Closed Nov. 29 Monday Last Day to Submit Course Withdrawal Dec. 10 Friday Last Day of Classes Dec. 11-16 Saturday Thursday Finals Week Dec. 17 Friday Semester Ends Dec. 18 Jan. 4 Sunday Tuesday Semester Break Fall 2021 7 -Week Online Module Calendars Module A Date Day Sept. 9 Friday First Day of Classes Sept. 16 Thursday Last Day for Program Adjustments Oct. 21 Thursday Last Day to Submit Course Withdrawal Oct. 30 Thursday Last Day of Classes/Final Exams/Module Ends 5 monroe college 2021-2022 UNDERGRADUATE catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR Module B Date Day Oct. 29 Friday First Day of Classes Nov. 5 Friday Last Day for Schedule Adjustments Dec. 10 Friday Last Day for Course Withdrawal Dec. 17 Friday Last Day of Classes/Final Exams/Module Ends Academic Calendar Winter 2022 Winter 2022 Academic Calendar Date Day Detail Jan.