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AccreditationImmaculata University is currently granted accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267) 284–5000; website: www.msche.org.The Immaculata University associates and baccalaureate business programs are currently granted accreditation and theaccounting programs are also granted separate specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for BusinessSchools and Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213; (913) 339-9356.Immaculata University, offering the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Musicin Music Therapy, and Master of Arts in Music Therapy, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music,11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; (703) 437-0700.The Master of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are accredited by the Commission on CollegiateNursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 887-6791.The Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition andDietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995; 800877-1600, ext. 5400.The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education inNutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL,60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400.The Master of Arts program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation ofCounseling and Related Programs (CACREP), 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314.www.cacrep.org.The Doctor of Psychology Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of theAmerican Psychological Association (APA), 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979; email:apaaccred@apa.org; web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.The Immaculata University Psychology Internship Consortium (IU-PIC) is a member of the Association of PsychologicalPostdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), 17225 El Camino Real, Suite #170, Houston, TX 77058-2748; web: www.apic.orgImportant NoticeThe provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and the University. Coursecontent, tuition and fees, admissions criteria, graduation requirements, and regulations are constantly beingreviewed and revised. The University reserves the right to make any changes to this content when deemednecessary.Non-Discriminatory PolicyImmaculata University is committed to the principle of equal educational opportunity without unlawful discriminationbecause of an applicant’s or student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, maritalstatus, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, or other classifications protected bylaw or University policy.Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogii
Immaculata UniversityUndergraduate CatalogVolume LXXVIII2021-20221145 King RoadImmaculata, PA 19345-0901Phone: (610) 647-4400immaculata.eduImmaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogiii
Mission StatementImmaculata University, a Catholic academic community, founded and sponsored bythe Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to scholarship,formation of the whole person for leadership and service, and empowerment of all toseek truth, promote justice, and engage in dialogue between faith and culture.VisionIn the IHM tradition, Immaculata will be a growing community of faith, learning andservice.Immaculata is the University where people believe in you, where you are pushed to bebetter than you thought you could ever be, and a place that is committed to helping youexplore your passions, discover your calling, and build a life of meaning and purpose.Core hy/GoalsImmaculata University has been built on the firm belief that the highest service acollege can render its students is to prepare them for life, both the present life and thelife to come.Immaculata University, aware of the demands of a changing world, offers students themeans to grow as integral persons, responsible to God, the Church, and one another,and stimulates growth within a Christ-centered academic community.As a community of faith and learning, Immaculata dedicates all available resources tothe search for truth. In this community, students are challenged to recognize and fulfilltheir roles as responsible persons and potential leaders in dedicated concern for andservice to humanity and our world. The Immaculata faculty assists students in thepursuit of these goals.Immaculata’s program, based on the liberal arts, is designed to encourage logical andcritical thought, independent study, and the integration of knowledge. The Universitystrives to develop in students an aesthetic sense and the ability to communicate ideaseffectively.In this intellectual atmosphere, the University hopes that students will comprehend theissues posed by human achievements and failures, and reach an understanding of thefull meaning of the individual as a Christian witness in all phases of life.Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogiv
ContentsAcademic Calendar – 2021-22 . 10University Seal. 11The University . 12Academic Highlights . 14Admission . 18COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES . 18COLLEGE OF ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES . 25Expenses, Payment Policy and Financial Aid . 28TUITION AND FEES . 28FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY . 35IMMACULATA SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS . 36FEDERAL AND STATE AID . 38Academic Life . 45ACADEMIC OFFERINGS. 45DEGREE REQUIREMENTS . 46LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS . 47PROGRAMS - OVERVIEW. 50DUAL MAJORS AND DUAL DEGREES . 50Academic Policies and Procedures . 52Academic Service Centers . 60Registration and Transcript Information . 61Recognition of Achievement . 66Student Development . 69ATHLETICS . 69CAMPUS SAFETY AND PROTECTION . 71THE STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER . 73Gabriele Library. 74College of Graduate Studies . 75Areas of Instruction. 76COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBERING SYSTEM . 76SPECIAL PROGRAMMING . 76Academic Departments and Program Requirements . 81Course Descriptions . 81APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS . 82CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS . 82Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogv
CYBERSECURITY DEGREE AND MINOR . 83Cybersecurity (AS) . 83Cybersecurity (BS) . 83INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DATA ANALYTICS DEGREES . 84Information Systems (AS). 84Information Systems (BS) . 84Data Analytics (BS) . 84MATHEMATICS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND DATA SCIENCES MINORS . 84ARTS, LANGUAGES AND LETTERS . 85ART MINORS AND CERTIFICATES . 86ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION DEGREES . 87Communication (AA) . 87Communication - Public Relations and Journalism (BA) . 88English (AA) . 88English (BA) . 88English: Professional Writing (BA). 88English - Secondary Education (BA) . 88General Studies (AA) . 89Interactive Digital Media (BS) . 89ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION MINORS AND CERTIFICATES . 89GLOBAL LANGUAGES AND CULTURES MINORS AND CERTIFICATES. 90BUSINESS, FASHION AND LEADERSHIP . 91BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING DEGREES. 93Accounting (AS) . 93Accounting (BS) . 93Business Administration with Business, Computers and Information Technology (BA) . 94Business Leadership (BS). 94Business Management (BS). 94Financial Planning (BS) . 94Finance (BS). 94Human Resource Management (BS) . 94Marketing Management (BS) . 95Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogvi
Sport and Business Management (BS) . 95Supply Chain Management (BS). 95BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING MINORS AND CERTIFICATES . 95EMERGENCY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT DEGREE . 97Emergency Planning and Management (BS). 97FASHION MERCHANDISING DEGREES . 98Fashion Merchandising (AS). 98Fashion Merchandising (BS) . 98FASHION MERCHANDISING MINORS . 98CIVIC ENGAGEMENT . 100HISTORY-POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEGREES. 101History/Politics (AA) . 101History (BA) . 101Political Science and International Relations (BA) . 102HISTORY-POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MINORS AND CERTIFICATES . 102SOCIOLOGY-CRIMINOLOGY-SOCIAL WORK DEGREES . 104Criminology (BA) . 104Social Work (BA). 104Sociology (BA) . 104SOCIOLOGY-CRIMINOLOGY-SOCIAL WORK MINORS . 104EDUCATION . 105EDUCATION DEGREES . 106Education (AA) . 108Education (BA). 108EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS (w Majors in Other Departments) . 109POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION . 109EDUCATION MINOR . 109HEALTH, NUTRITION AND EXERCISE SCIENCES . 110ALLIED HEALTH DEGREES . 111Allied Health (BS) . 112Allied Health - Pharmacology (BS-Pharm.D.) . 112Allied Health Science (BS) - Clinical Professionals Track . 113Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogvii
Allied Health (BS) - Professional Health Sciences Track . 113EXERCISE SCIENCES DEGREES . 114Exercise Science (BS) – Movement Science Track. 114Exercise Science (BS) – Pre-Athletic Training Track . 114Exercise Science (BS) - Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy Track . 114Exercise Science (BS) – Pre-Physician Assistant Track . 114EXERCISE SCIENCES MINORS . 115HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT DEGREE AND MINOR. 115Health Care Management (BS) . 115NUTRITION AND DIETETICS DEGREE AND MINOR . 116Nutrition and Dietetics (BS) . 117MUSIC. 118MUSIC DEGREES . 119Music (BA) . 120Music Education (B.Mus.) . 120Music Therapy (B.Mus.) . 121MUSIC MINOR . 121NATURAL SCIENCES. 122BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY PROGRAMS . 123BIOLOGY DEGREES . 123Biology (AA). 124Biology (AS) . 124Biology (BA) . 124Biology (BS) . 124Biology-Chemistry (BA) . 124Biology-Psychology (BA). 125General Science (BA) . 125BIOLOGY MINORS . 125CHEMISTRY DEGREES . 125Chemistry (BA) . 126Chemistry (BA) – Biology (BA) . 126Chemistry (BA) with Minor in Information Systems . 127Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogviii
Chemistry (BA) with Secondary Certification. 127Chemistry (BS) . 127CHEMISTRY MINOR . 127NURSING . 128NURSING DEGREES. 129Nursing (BSN) – Pre-licensure BSN Track . 129Nursing (BS) – RN to BSN Track . 132PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING . 134PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING DEGREES . 135Psychology (AA). 135Psychology (BA) . 135Biology-Psychology (BA). 135Organizational Behavior (BS) . 135THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY . 136PHILOSOPHY DEGREE . 136Liberal Studies (BA) . 137PHILOSOPHY MINOR . 137THEOLOGY DEGREES . 138Theology (AA) . 138Theology (BA) . 138THEOLOGY MINOR . 138Administrative Organization . 139Faculty . 142Communication with the University . 152Campus Map . 153Campus Map (Key) . 154Immaculata University2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogix
Academic Calendar – 2021-22August 25August 27August 30September 6October 8October 9-10October 11October 29November 12November 13November 15November 24-28November 29December 3December 3December 8Classes/HolidayDecember 11College of Adult Professional Studies (CAPS) – OrientationCollege of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) Freshmen ArriveFall Semester Classes Begin (all colleges)Labor Day – No ClassesFall Break – No ClassesCentennial Mass and Gala/ReunionClasses ResumeLast day to withdraw from classCharter Day EventNo ClassesSpring Registration – CUS and CAPSThanksgiving Recess begins after Day Classes on 11/23Classes ResumeLast CUS Day ClassCarol NightFeast of the Immaculate Conception (University Feast Day) – NoDecember 13 – January 7Winter SessionJanuary 7January 13January 17January 18March 7-11March 14March 21April 4April 14-18April 17April 19May 2May 10May 13May 14May 15May 16May 30July 4July 6August 24January GraduationCAPS OrientationMartin Luther King, Jr. Day – HolidaySpring Semester Classes Begin (all colleges)Spring BreakClasses ResumeSummer Registration (all colleges)Fall Registration – CUS and CAPSEaster Break (no face-to-face classes)Easter SundayClasses ResumeLast CUS Day classLast Day of Spring Term (end of finals)Commencement – CGSBaccalaureate MassCommencement – CUS & CAPSSummer I BeginsMemorial Day – No ClassesHoliday – No Classes (Independence Day Observed)Summer II BeginsAugust GraduationImmaculata University2021-22 Undergraduate CatalogLast Day of Fall Term (end of finals)10
University SealMOTTOThe University motto, which reads in Latin, Scientia floret virtute (Knowledge flourishes in virtue),expresses the ideal of a true liberal arts education in the Christian tradition. The dual meaning of theLatin word, virtute, is virtue or power. It is symbolic of the kind of strength that comes from thewisdom earned by reflective study and vigorous application. Whether one takes the word virtue in itsethical sense or in its dimension of force and energy, the intellectual and moral values that studentschoose to make their own enable them to go “from strength to strength.” Liberally educated,Immaculata graduates have acquired that flexibility and sense of personal wor
The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400.
