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The Official Bulletin ofQuinnipiac University2017–18 Catalog
THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OFQUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY2017-18 CatalogQuinnipiac University's online catalog provides descriptions of courses,majors and minors offered by academic departments and programs, aswell as other university-wide information such as the academic calendar,academic regulations, facilities, financial aid and tuition costs. Degree,major and minor requirements specified in the 2017-18 Catalog are validfor the Class of 2021. Other classes should follow the degree, major andminor requirements specified in the catalog for the year in which theyentered Quinnipiac University. For additional questions, please contactthe Dean's Office for the associated school.Copyright 2017Quinnipiac UniversityHamden and North Haven, ConnecticutVisit us at QU.eduFacebook.com/quinnipiacuniversityFollow us on Twitter @QuinnipiacUSustainability InitiativesWe, as members of the Quinnipiac Community, strongly believe it is ourresponsibility to work toward a more environmentally sustainable society.The university utilizes renewable electricity and single-stream recycling.Campus buildings feature energy-efficient heating and cooling units,energy-efficient lighting fixtures, Green Guard carpeting and windowswith energy-efficient thermal glazing. Whenever possible, environmentallyfriendly paper and supplies are used. In fact, the initiative to move to anonline catalog was approved in part because of the savings in paper forprinted copies.No section of this catalog may be copied or reproduced without thepermission of the Division of Public Affairs, Quinnipiac University.Admission requirements, fees, rules and regulations and academicprograms are updated in official bulletins of the university. The universityreserves the right to change the contents of this catalog at any time.
TABLE OF CONTENTSEssential Undergraduate Learning Outcomes . 26Experiential Learning Certificates . 26Letter from the President . 6Grading System . 27Statements on Nondiscrimination and Compliance . 7Graduate Degree Programs . 28Accreditations and Professional Memberships . 8Honors Program . 29About Quinnipiac University . 9Majors . 30Academic Calendar . 9Minors . 30Quinnipiac's Mission . 11Personal Success Plans and ePortfolios . 31A Student-Oriented University . 11Prelaw . 31Admissions . 11Premedical Studies . 32Advanced Standing/Placement . 13Requirements for Graduation . 33Tuition and Fees . 13Service Learning Courses . 34Financial Aid . 14Study Abroad . 35Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) . 14University Curriculum . 36Student Resources and Services . 15Writing Across the Curriculum . 40Albert Schweitzer Institute . 15Quinnipiac University Policies . 41Carl Hansen Student Center . 15Academic Good Standing (General) . 41Campus Life . 16Academic Good Standing (Program Level) . 43Career Development . 16Academic Integrity . 43Clubs and Organizations . 17Background Checks . 51Community Service . 17Class Attendance . 51Counseling Services . 17Final Examination . 51Cultural and Global Engagement . 17Grievance . 52Fraternity and Sorority Life . 18Harassment and Discrimination . 52Laptop Program . 18Inclement Weather . 52Learning Commons . 18Leaves of Absence . 53Public Safety . 19Procedure to Appeal a Final Grade . 54Religious Life . 20Repeat of Courses with Grade of F, D or C- . 55Residential Life . 20Student Records Policy . 55Rocky Top Student Center . 20Study at Another Institution . 56Student Affairs . 21Transfer of Credit and Challenge . 56Student Health Services . 21Tutorial Study . 56Technology Assistance . 22Use of Graduate Course Credits by Undergraduate Students . 56Transitional Services for Underrepresented Students . 22Variant Procedure . 56Athletics and Recreation . 22Withdrawal from a Course . 57Campus Resources . 23Withdrawal from the University . 57Academics . 25College of Arts and Sciences . 58Academic Honors . 25Collaborative for Interdisciplinary/Integrative Studies . 61Academic Outcomes Assessment . 25Department of Biological Sciences . 61Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students . 25Bachelor of Science in Biology . 61Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education . 25Combined BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology . 63Course and Credit Requirements . 26Minor in Biology . 65
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences . 66Minor in Gerontology . 94Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry . 66Minor in Sociology . 95Bachelor of Science in Chemistry . 67Department of Visual and Performing Arts . 96Minor in Chemistry . 68Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development . 96Department of Economics . 68Bachelor of Arts in Theater . 97Bachelor of Science in Economics . 68Minor in Fine Arts . 98Minor in Economics . 69Minor in Game Design and Development . 99Department of English . 70Minor in Music . 99Bachelor of Arts in English . 70Minor in Theater . 99Minor in English . 71Performing Arts Workshop . 100Department of History . 72Interdisciplinary Minors . 100Bachelor of Arts in History . 72Minor in Asian Studies . 100Minor in History . 73Minor in Global Public Health . 100Department of Legal Studies . 74Minor in History and Philosophy of Science . 101Bachelor of Arts in Law in Society . 75Minor in International Studies . 101Minor in Dispute Resolution . 76Minor in Irish Studies . 102Minor in Law in Society . 76Minor in Middle Eastern Studies . 102Minor/Certificate in Legal Studies . 77Minor in Sports Studies . 103Department of Mathematics . 77Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies . 103Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics . 77School of Business . 104Minor in Mathematics . 78Bachelor of Business Administration . 109Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures . 78Department of Accounting . 110Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature . 79Bachelor of Science in Accounting . 110Minor in French . 79Minor in Accounting . 111Minor in Italian . 80Department of Computer Information Systems . 112Minor in Spanish . 80Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems . 112Department of Philosophy and Political Science . 81Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems andAccounting . 113Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy . 81Bachelor of Arts in Political Science . 82Minor in Philosophy . 84Minor in Political Science . 84Washington, D.C., Semester . 85Minor in Computer Information Systems . 114Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy . 114Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessManagement . 115Department of Psychology . 85Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. 115Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience . 85Department of Finance . 116Bachelor of Science in Psychology . 87Bachelor of Science in Finance . 116Minor in Psychology . 89Minor in Finance . 117Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Anthropology . 89Department of International Business . 117Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice . 91Bachelor of Science in International Business . 118Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology . 91Minor in International Business . 119Bachelor of Arts in Sociology . 92Department of Management . 120Minor in Anthropology . 93Bachelor of Science in Management . 120Minor in Criminal Justice . 94Minor in Management . 121
Department of Marketing . 121Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Marketing . 121Bachelor of Science in Marketing . 122Minor in Marketing . 123Minor in Business . 123School of Communications . 124Department of Film, Television and Media Arts . 125Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media Arts . 125Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Media Arts . 127Minor in Film and Television . 128Department of Interactive Media and Design . 128Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design . 129Department of Journalism . 130Bachelor of Arts in Journalism . 130Minor in Journalism . 131Department of Media Studies . 131Bachelor of Arts in Communications . 132Minor in Media Studies . 133Department of Strategic Communication . 133Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Integrated Communications. 133Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations . 134Minor in Advertising and Integrated Communications . 135Minor in Public Relations . 135Accelerated Four-Year (2 1) . 136School of Education . 137School of Engineering . 138Department of Engineering . 139Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science . 139Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering . 140Bachelor of Science in Computer Science . 141Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering . 142Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering . 143Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering . 144Minor in Computer Science . 145School of Health Sciences . 147Department of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine . 149Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training . 149Department of Biomedical Sciences . 152Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences . 153Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies . 155Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology . 158Five-Year Master of Health Science in Medical LaboratorySciences (concentration in Biomedical Sciences) . 160Independent Study Opportunities . 162Minor in Biomedical Sciences . 163Minor in Microbiology and Immunology . 163Online Health Science Studies—BS Completion Track . 164Department of Diagnostic Imaging . 164Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography . 165BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2-Year . 165BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 3-Year . 165Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences . 167BS in Radiologic Sciences 2-Year Program . 169BS in Radiologic Sciences 3-Year Program . 169Department of Occupational Therapy . 171Entry-level Combined Bachelor's/Master’s in OccupationalTherapy (BS/MOT) . 172Department of Physical Therapy . 176Freshman Entry Bachelor of Science to Doctor of PhysicalTherapy . 178Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor ofPhysical Therapy (7 years) . 180Four-Year BS in Health Science Studies for Freshman Entry(3 2) PT Majors . 182Three-Year BS in Health Science Studies for Freshman Entry(2 2) PT . 182Department of Physician Assistant Studies . 182Entry-Level Master's Physician Assistant . 182Department of Social Work . 185School of Law . 186Netter School of Medicine . 187School of Nursing . 188Accelerated BSN Program for Second Degree Students . 189Bachelor of Science in Nursing . 190RN to BSN Completion Program (online) . 192Part-time Undergraduate Studies . 194Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies . 195Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies . 196Export Marketing Certificate . 196Individualized Bachelor's Degree Program . 196International Purchasing Certificate . 196Graduate Studies . 197College of Arts and Sciences . 200Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology . 200Combined BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology . 201
School of Business . 203Certificate in Health Care Compliance . 203Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration . 204Master of Business Administration . 204Accelerated Four-Year (2 1) BS/MBA . 205Fast Track Combined BA/MBA . 207Fast Track Combined BS/MBA . 207JD/MBA . 207MBA-Finance Track . 208MBA-SCM Track (Supply Chain Management) . 208MBA–HCM Track (Health Care Management) . 209Master of Science in Business Analytics . 209Master of Science in Organizational Leadership . 210School of Communications . 211Master of Science in Interactive Media . 211Master of Science in Journalism . 213Master of Science in Public Relations . 214Master of Science in Public Relations - Online/Professional Track. 214Master of Science in Sports Journalism . 215Combined BA or BS/MS in Interactive Media . 216Combined BA or BS/MS in Journalism . 216Combined BA or BS/MS in Public Relations . 217Combined BA or BS/MS in Sports Journalism . 217Graduate Certificate in Social Media . 217Graduate Certificate in User Experience Design . 217School of Education . 137BA/MAT Five-Year Program in Elementary Education . 218BA/MAT Five-Year Program in Secondary Education . 221Graduate MAT Degree in Elementary Education . 223Graduate MAT Degree in Secondary Education . 224Master of Science in Instructional Design . 226Master of Science in Special Education . 227Master of Science in Teacher Leadership . 228Sixth-year Diploma in Educational Leadership . 229Special Education Certificate of Completion . 230School of Health Sciences . 231Advanced Medical Imaging and Leadership . 232Cardiovascular Perfusion Program . 234Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) . 235Master of Social Work . 238Medical Laboratory Sciences Program . 241Online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). 243Pathologists’ Assistant Program . 245Physician Assistant Program . 247Radiologist Assistant Program . 250School of Law . 251School of Medicine . 251School of Nursing . 251Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) . 252Post-Bachelor's DNP: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. 253Post-Bachelor's DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner . 255Post-Bachelor's DNP: Nurse Anesthesia . 256Post-Master's DNP: Care of Populations . 258Post-Master's DNP: Nurse Anesthesia . 259Post-Master's DNP: Nursing Leadership . 261Master of Science in Nursing . 262MSN Operational Leadership . 263RN to MSN Completion Program (online) . 265Quinnipiac University Online . 267To Communicate with University Offices . 270Personnel . 271Academic Awards and Honor Societies . 273Index . 279
6Letter from the PresidentLETTER FROM THEPRESIDENTDear Students,The essence of a university lies in its people and in its programs. Weat Quinnipiac University have reason to be proud of our programs andall the members of our university community. We take care to ensurethat the students who enroll at Quinnipiac are prepared to make theircontributions as responsible professionals and community leaders in aculturally rich and diverse society.As you look through the pages of the catalog, consider the three valuesupon which Quinnipiac University was founded: high-quality academicprograms, a student-oriented environment and the fostering of a senseof community among all of the members of the Quinnipiac family. Wecontinue to be committed to these important values and to providing thebest possible living and learning environment for our students.I welcome you to Quinnipiac University, and I look forward to seeing youon one of our three campuses.John L. LaheyPresident
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