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University Catalog2019–2020
Ohio Dominican University Learning Outcomes for DegreeSeeking Undergraduate Students1ODU prepares students for professions and lifelong learning through a comprehensive liberal arts educationin the Catholic and Dominican tradition.Broad and Integrative KnowledgeStudents connect different areas of knowledge, and they use their knowledge to address major questions,including the questions of the core seminars: What does it mean to be human? What is the common good? What is justice? What truths have we learned?Specialized KnowledgeStudents demonstrate an understanding of a specialization or major field of study. Learning outcomes arespecific to the major or specialization.Intellectual SkillsAnalytic inquiryStudents differentiate and evaluate theories and approaches to selected complex problems.Using information resourcesStudents locate, evaluate, use and properly cite multiple information resources across media.Students generate information through inquiry and utilize it in academic work.Engaging diverse perspectivesStudents present reasoned analyses of issues and demonstrate consideration of competing views.Moral and ethical reasoningStudents identify the premises that support different ethical judgments, and they use rationalargumentation to defend their ethical judgments.Quantitative reasoningStudents understand and employ quantitative analysis to describe and solve problems.Communicating effectivelyStudents develop coherent arguments or narratives for a variety of audiences and purposes via oral,written and visual modes.Imaginative and creative inquiryStudents understand and appreciate the creative expressions of the human condition.Applied and Collaborative LearningStudents apply knowledge and skills to address problems through scientific inquiry, creative and othermethods, both individually and collaboratively.Civil and Global LearningStudents demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of an interconnected world, and look beyondindividual and local interests to identify and evaluate the social, ethical and political responsibilities of globalcitizenship.Learning within the Catholic and Dominican TraditionStudents are committed to seeking truth throughout their lives and to serving others. Students articulate theways that Catholic and Dominican thinkers have answered major questions with a special consideration ofGod’s self-revelation in Christ and creation.1Approved by the Faculty Senate on February 10, 2016ii
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Ohio Dominican UniversityOhio Dominican University is Central Ohio’s Catholic university. In-demand majors, graduate programs andan outstanding liberal arts foundation prepare students to succeed in today’s ever-changing globalmarketplace.Whether you are just out of high school or a working adult, we’ll help you discover your passion, and connectthat passion with a purpose.Ohio Dominican University offers students an exceptional liberal arts education in a setting conducive tointellectual exchange, personal growth and the development of enduring values. It is a place where diversityis embraced and individualism is celebrated. Here, you will find an inclusive, supportive environment that isempowering and inspiring.Our small, connected campus sits on 75 beautiful acres surrounded by a vibrant, thriving metropolis. Ourstudents, faculty and staff are famously friendly. Faculty members know their students by name, and everystudent knows they are a top priority. Ours is a complete learning experience that leaves graduates wellprepared to accomplish more than they thought possible.ODU is guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto: to contemplate truth and to share withothers the fruits of this contemplation. This is an environment where students can benefit from moralguidance, spirituality and contemporary thinking. At Ohio Dominican, we strive to connect each student’spassion for learning with God’s purpose for their life.Ohio Dominican University — Connect Your Passion With a Purpose.This catalog is effective June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. The Ohio Dominican University Catalog ispublished annually by Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The provisions of this catalogare not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The Universityreserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in curriculum, course offerings, fees,requirements for graduation, and other regulations at any time such changes are considered desirable ornecessary.Students should consult with their academic advisors on matters that are related to academic programs. Inaddition to this catalog, the University publishes an annual Student Handbook.Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein.This catalog supersedes all previous editions.Ohio Dominican University believes in equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any student orprospective student, employee or prospective employee on the basis of race, sex, ancestry, national origin,age, or religion, or against any otherwise qualified person with disabilities in the administration of itsadmissions policies, educational policies and programs, financial aid programs, employment practices, andathletic and other school administrated programs and activities. Such policy is in compliance with therequirements of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes. Inquiriesregarding the application of these laws to Ohio Dominican University should be addressed to the EqualOpportunity Officer at the University.iv
Table of ContentsOhio Dominican University Learning Outcomes for Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students . ii2019–2020 CATALOG . iiiOhio Dominican University . ivAcademic Calendar: 2019–2020 and 2020-2021 . 1Ohio Dominican University Mission and History . 5Mission Statement . 6Mission and Identity . 6Center for Dominican Studies . 6History of Ohio Dominican University. 7General Information . 9Accreditation .10Academic Advising Center .10Academic Affairs Office .10Academic Resource Center .10Alumni Association .11Athletics .12Campus Ministry .13Career Development Center.13Disability Services .14Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .15Institutional Review Board .15International Office .15Library Resources .16Office of Multicultural Affairs .16Public Safety and Security .16Servicemember’s Opportunity College .17Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Information and Regulations .19Academic English Transition Program .20Academic Forgiveness .20Academic Grievance Procedures and Grade Disputes .21Academic Integrity .21Academic Programs .22Adult Studies Programs .22Graduate Studies Programs .24Special Studies Programs .26Undergraduate Studies Programs .27v
Academic Standing .27Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students.27Academic Standing of Conditionally Admitted Undergraduate Students .28Academic Standing of Graduate Students .30Academic Stop-Out Program .30Admission to the University .30General Policies and Procedures .30Undergraduate Admission.31Graduate Admission.35Attendance .38Excused Absences for Participation in Intercollegiate Sports .38Adult and Continuing Education Attendance Policy .38Auditing a Course .39Change in Student Instructional Format .39Classification of Undergraduate Students (Class Level) .39Classroom Civility .40Core Seminars.40Credit by Examination .41Advanced Placement .41College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) .42International Baccalaureate .43Credit hour Assignment Policy .45Cross-Registration .46Undergraduate .46Graduate .46Cross-Registration—The Higher Education Council of Columbus .46Dean's List .47Directed Study .47Undergraduate .47Graduate .48Grading System and Policies .48Grade Point Average .48Grading System.49FX Grade.50Incomplete Grade .50Pass/Fail Option .51Repeating a Course .51Report of Grades .51Graduation .51vi
Applications for Graduation.52Graduating with Distinction/Latin Honors .52Commencement Walking Policy without Degree Completion .52Earning Additional Degrees Following Graduation .53Earning Additional Majors Following Graduation .53Earning Minors Following Graduation .53Earning Multiple Majors .53Posthumous Degree Policy .53Honors Program .54Independent Study .54Internships .54Major and Minor—Undergraduate Students .55Registration .55Undergraduate Student Registration .55Graduate Student Registration .56Change of Registration .56Registration Holds .56Waitlist Procedures and Regulations .56Residency Requirement .57ROTC—Capital University .57Service-Learning.58Student Load .58Student Name and Address Changes .58Teacher Licensure .58Licensure Authorization .58Requirements for All Teacher Licensure Programs: .59Transcripts .61Transfer/Transient Credit—Undergraduate Students .61Transfer Credit .61Transient Credit .61Transfer/Transient Credit—Graduate Students .62Transfer/Transient Credit—Graduate Certificate Programs .62Withdrawal from the University .63Writing Guidelines—Graduate Level .63Financial Aid and Tuition Information .65Financial Aid .67Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students .67Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .67Financial Aid for Graduate Students .67vii
Applying for Financial Aid .67Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Program .67Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .67Financial Regulations .68Refund Policy .68Tuition and Fees .68Tuition and Fees – Traditional Undergraduate Students .69Tuition and Fees – Adult and Continuing Education Students .69Tuition and Fees – Graduate Students .69Physician Assistant Studies Students .69Miscellaneous Fees – All Students .69Course Fees – All Students .70Room Rates (include 23/term laundry fee) .71Board Rates .71Veterans Benefits .71Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs and Degree Requirements .73General Undergraduate Degree Requirements .74All Undergraduate Degrees .74Bachelor Degrees .74Associate Degrees .78Academic Divisions of the University .78Undergraduate Academic Programs .79Major Programs of Study within the Bachelor of Arts Degree .79Major Programs of Study within the Bachelor of Science Degree .79Major Programs of Study within the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree .79Minor Programs of Study within the Bachelors’ Degrees .79Major Programs of Study within the Associate of Arts Degree .80Major Programs of Study within the Associate of Science Degree .80Certificates .80Special Programs .80Graduate Academic Programs .80Programs of Study within the Master’s Degree .80Special Programs .80Certificates .80Undergraduate Programs: Descriptions and Requirements .83Accounting.85Requirements for a Major in Accounting .85Requirements for a Minor in Accounting .86Requirements for a Certificate in Accounting .86viii
Art .86Requirements for a Major in Art .87Requirements for a Minor in Art .87Requirements for a Minor in Art History .88Art Education .88Requirements for a Major or Licensure in Art Education .88Requirements for a Dual Major or Licensure in Art Education and Intervention Specialist .89Biology .91Requirements for a Major in Biology .91Requirements for a Minor in Biology .92Biopsychology .92Requirements for a Major in Biopsychology .92Business Administration .93Requirements for a Major in Business Administration .94Requirements for a Minor in Business Administration .95Requirements for an A. S. in Business .96Chemistry.96Requirements for a Major in Chemistry.
guidance, spirituality and contemporary thinking. At Ohio Dominican, we strive to connect each student's passion for learning with God's purpose for their life. Ohio Dominican University — Connect Your Passion With a Purpose. _ This catalog is effective June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. The Ohio Dominican University Catalog is
