UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG - Carlow …

1 2017/2018. UNDERGRADUATE . COURSE CATALOG . 1 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY One of the core values of Carlow University is Sacredness of Creation. We revere each person and all creation, and the diversity they embody. The university, as an educational institution, and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. We are called to respect our diversity in both the university's mission and core values. Our commitment to inclusivity, respect, and acceptance informs every aspect of the university community. Accordingly, the university prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the bases of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, sex, age, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, genetic information, gender identification, veteran's status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

2 This policy applies to all programs and activities, with respect to both admissions and employment. Questions and concerns about equal opportunity should be directed to the university's EEO coordinators: Bridgette N. Cofield, JD, SPHR, Director of Human Resources P: E: Jennifer A. Carlo, PhD, Vice President for Student Engagement/Dean of Students P: E: Information about how to file a complaint using the Student Disability and Discrimination Policy may be found in the Carlow University Student Handbook on myPortal. Americans with Disabilities Act Carlow University makes reasonable accommodations to provide qualified students with disabilities the opportunity to take full advantage of programs, activities, services, and facilities. For more information, please see page 46. Disaster Statement If there is a natural disaster that interrupts a student's long-term participation in a COURSE (s), Carlow University will apprise students of the options available to complete their academic COURSE work.

3 About the Carlow University UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG The Carlow University UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG is the official record of Carlow University for fall 2017 through summer 2018. It contains information correct at the time of publication. Carlow University reserves the right to alter any or all statements contained herein. Changes to the CATALOG will be posted to the university website. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding and is to be used solely as an informational guide. Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed about official policies and for meeting all relevant requirements. 2017 Carlow University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Produced in cooperation with Carlow University Marketing and Communications 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Introduction to Carlow University 9 Carlow University vision 9 Carlow University Mission 9 Values 10 Philosophy Statement 11 Degrees and Programs 11 Accreditation 11 Memberships PROGRAMS OF STUDY 12 UNDERGRADUATE Majors 13 Partnerships and Programs 13 Participating Membership Institutions 14 Carlow Educational Opportunities ADMISSIONS 14 Admission to Carlow University 15 Office of Admissions 15 Adult Admissions 15 Traditional First-Year Student Admissions Requirements 16 Advanced Placement and Placement Tests 16 Early Entrance 16 Transfer Requirements 17 Provisional Admission 17 Conditional Admission ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES 17 Traditional and First-Year Student Admissions 18

4 SAT/ACT Requirements 18 Home-Educated Students 18 Transfer Students 19 Adult Students 19 RN-BSN Admissions Requirements 19 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Admission Requirements 20 Professional Liability Insurance INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 20 International Admissions Requirements and Procedures 3 FINANCIAL AID 21 How Financial Aid is Awarded 22 Application Process 22 Federal Financial Aid 24 State Financial Aid Programs 24 Award Letters 24 Institutional Financial Aid 24 Private Alternative Loans 24 Return of Title IV Funds 25 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ACADEMIC INFORMATION 27 Academic Advising 27 Orientation 27 Academic Opportunities ACADEMIC RESOURCES 29 Office of Career Development 30 Center for Academic Achievement 30 Grace Library 31 Dr. Tom Hopkins Communication Laboratory 31 Transcripts Requests 31 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) 31 Student Evaluation ACADEMIC POLICIES 32 Academic Calendar 32 Accelerated COURSE Calendar 32 Academic Forgiveness 32 Academic Integrity Policy 35 Student Code of Conduct 35 Academic Grievance Procedure 36 Academic Standing 37 Learning Assessment at Carlow 38 Classification of Students 39 The Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 42 COURSE Information 43 Credit for Prior Learning 45 Degree/Certificate Requirements 46 Disabilities Services Office 46 Grades 47 Honors and Academic Recognition 48 Incomplete Grade Policy 48 In Progress (IP)

5 Grades 48 Grade Changes and Grade Appeals 49 Institutional Review Board 4 49 Guest Student Enrollment Status 49 Placement Testing 49 Re-Admission Procedure to the University 50 Add/Drop and Leave of Absence/Complete Withdrawal Notification 51 Refund Policy 51 Military Deployment and Refund Policy 52 Registration Appeals 52 Registration 53 Transfer of Credits 53 Dual Majors 54 Tuition and Fees 54 Student Accounts Payment Policies 54 Carlow University Credit Hours GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 58 Carlow Compass Curriculum Overview 58 Carlow Compass Requirements: First Year 58 Skills Courses 59 Carlow Compass Requirements: Sophomore, Junior, Senior Years 60 Carlow Compass Requirements: Senior Year 60 Pre-Fall 2015 Core Curriculum: Overview 60 Major Field of Concentration THE HONORS PROGRAM 61 The Honors Program PHYSICAL EDUCATION 61 COURSE Descriptions COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION 63 ART DEPARTMENT 63 Art Major 63 Art Therapy Preparation Major 66 BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 66 Department Academic Policies 66 Biology Major 68 CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT 68 Department Academic Policies 69 Chemistry Major 5 70 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 70 Admission to Education Programs 72 Early Childhood Education Major/Certification 72 Early Development and Learning Major (without teaching certification)

6 75 Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program 75 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 75 Creative Writing Major 76 English Major 77 Women's and Gender Studies Program 77 HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT 78 General Studies Major 78 History Major 79 Liberal Studies Major 80 Mathematics Major 81 COLLEGE OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 81 Art Education 82 Art 86 Art Therapy 86 Biology 91 Chemistry 95 Computer Science 95 Early Childhood Education 99 Education 100 Middle Level Education 101 English 107 History 111 Mathematics 114 Music 115 Physics 116 Philosophy 119 Perfusion Technology 120 Secondary Education 121 Special Education 124 Theology 127 Theatre 129 Women's and Gender Studies COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE 132 ACCOUNTING, FRAUD, AND FORENSICS DEPARTMENT 132 Accounting, Fraud, and Forensics Department Policies 133 Accounting Major 133 Forensic Accounting Major 135 COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT 135 Communication and Media Major 136 Corporate Communication Major 6 137 JUSTICE STUDIES DEPARTMENT 138 Criminal Justice Major 139 Political Science Major 142 MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 142 Management Department Policies 143 Business Management Major 143 Health Management Major 143 Human Resource Management and Technology Major 145 PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 146 Art Therapy Preparation Major 146 Behavioral Neuroscience Major 147 Psychology Major 152 SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT 152 Social Work Major 154 Social Change Curriculum 157 COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 157 Accounting 158 Forensic Accounting 159 Business Management 162 Communication 166

7 Economics 166 Human Resources 167 Information Technology Management 169 Pittsburgh Filmmakers (PF) Courses 169 Political Science 173 Psychology 178 Sociology 183 SSC Courses 184 Social Work COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS 188 NURSING DEPARTMENT 188 Nursing Policies 189 Program Student Learner Outcomes 189 Overview of UNDERGRADUATE Nursing Programs 189 BSN Program 191 RN-BSN Program 192 RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM 193 Program Overview 193 Learning Outcomes 193 Accreditation 194 Respiratory Care Program Policies 194 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Program 7 196 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 196 BSN Program 199 RN-BSN Program 200 Respiratory Care 204 Respiratory Care Degree Completion Program 206 Administration 207 Board of Trustees 208 Faculty 217 Campus Directory 219 Conference for Mercy Higher Education 220 Visitors 221 Campus Map 222 Campus Map Directory 8 GENERAL

8 INFORMATION INTRODUCTION TO Carlow UNIVERSITY Carlow University is a small, private, comprehensive, Catholic university offering graduate, professional and liberal arts programs. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow offers a liberal arts curriculum across all majors to prepare women and men for leadership in the 21st century. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 graduate and UNDERGRADUATE students, Carlow is committed to providing its students with individual attention, a supportive academic environment, and career development. Located in a culturally diverse urban setting, Carlow 's 15-acre campus neighbors the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. A member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, Carlow is recognized for educating traditional students and adult learners for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service.

9 Founded in September 1929 as Mount Mercy College University status awarded in 2004 Catholic/Liberal Arts 2,254 students 86 percent female/14 percent male Diverse student body 12:1 student faculty ratio 29 UNDERGRADUATE majors 15 graduate majors Two doctoral programs Carlow UNIVERSITY vision Carlow University will be a preeminent, innovative, Catholic university, renowned for providing transformational learning experiences in which students realize their full potential and become career-ready ethical leaders committed to a just and merciful world. Carlow UNIVERSITY MISSION Carlow University, rooted in its Catholic identity and embodying the heritage and values of the Sisters of Mercy, offers transformational educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners, empowering them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

10 VALUES MERCY The identifying value of Carlow University is Mercy, encompassing all that we are and do as a university. Inspired by our God of Mercy, this value urges us to open our hearts to our students, our colleagues, and our world. In the tradition of action and contemplation, we seek practical ways of addressing need, as we engage in reflection to understand and integrate our experiences. Education offers us the tools to recognize and address unjust structures and dehumanizing situations. Each discipline provides a lens through which we can envision our place in our own personal transformation and that of the global community. The values of Service, Discovery, Hospitality, and the Sacredness of Creation further expand our understanding of the power of Mercy to change our world. HOSPITALITY In Hospitality, we welcome the wholeness of each person, creating a space in our campus community for all individuals with their varied beliefs, cultures, orientations, and abilities.