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graduate catalog 2013 2015providence college
Our MissionProvidence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and acommunity committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor.HistoryProvidence College was founded in 1917 by the Dominican Friars at the invitation of BishopHarkins to provide a Catholic education in the arts and sciences.Faith and ReasonProvidence College is confident in the appeal of reason, believes that human beings are disposedto know the truth, and trusts in the power of grace to enlighten minds, open hearts, and transform lives. Providence College maintains that the pursuit of truth has intrinsic value, that faithand reason are compatible and complementary means to its discovery, and that the search fortruth is the basis for dialogue with others and critical engagement with the world.Academic ExcellenceProvidence College is committed to academic excellence, and holds itself to the highest standards in teaching, learning, and scholarship. Its core curriculum addresses key questions ofhuman existence, including life’s meaning and purpose, and stresses the importance of moraland ethical reasoning, aesthetic appreciation, and understanding the natural world, other cultures, and diverse traditions. Providence College honors academic freedom, promotes criticalthinking and engaged learning, and encourages a pedagogy of disputed questions.Community and DiversityProvidence College seeks to reflect the rich diversity of the human family. Following the exampleof St. Dominic, who extended a loving embrace to all, it welcomes qualified men and womenof every background and affirms the God-given dignity, freedom, and equality of each person.Providence College promotes the common good, the human flourishing of each member of thecampus community, and service of neighbors near and far.Veritas and ProvidenceProvidence College brings the eight-hundred-year-old Dominican ideal of veritas to the issues andchallenges of today. It seeks to share the fruits of contemplation in an increasingly global anddiverse society, and to praise and bless all that is good and vital in human endeavors. ProvidenceCollege supports the Dominican mission of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to a new generation of students and helping them discover God’s providence in their lives.
Providence Collegegraduate catalog2013-2015The Providence College Graduate Catalog is adocument of record issued in the summer of 2013for a two-year period of time. The catalog containsuseful information about the College, includingadmission, enrollment, the academic calendar,degree requirements, course offerings, and academicpolicies and procedures. The catalog is available inboth print and electronic formats; however, theonline version of the catalog is the most currentversion (http://catalog.providence.edu). The catalogis not intended to be and should not be relied uponas a statement of the College’s contractual commitments between the College and its students. TheCollege reserves the right in its sole discretion tomake changes of any nature to this catalog, includingbut not limited to the policies, procedures, programsof instruction, academic calendar and schedule,fees, and personnel. The College reserves the rightin its sole discretion to reschedule classes with orwithout extending the academic term, cancelscheduled courses and other academic activities,and require or afford alternatives for scheduledcourses or other academic activities, with notice ofsuch action provided as is reasonably practicableunder the circumstances.Visit http://catalog.providence.edu and create aMy Catalog Account to save a list of courses andprograms that you have found interesting andwant to save for future visits to the online catalog.To personalize your experience, you may add itemsto a personal Catalog as you browse through theonline catalog.Publication date: July 2013
2introductionA Message from the PresidentBefore it was a place name, providence was atheological term denoting God’s loving plan tobring each created being into fulfillment. Thus thename Providence College does not merely reflectthe location of the school, but rather its deepestmission: to provide an environment where eachperson created in the image and likeness of Godcomes to understand his or her identity and role inGod’s plan for us.As you pursue your graduate studies at ProvidenceCollege, we encourage you to make the bestpossible decisions for fulfilling your role withinGod’s plan. As a Catholic college rooted in the800-year-old Dominican tradition, we spur you toask tough questions, weigh competing arguments,and integrate diverse perspectives. In short, wechallenge you to constantly seek the truth.Whether you pursue your graduate degree inpreparation for a new professional challenge or toenhance your current career, I welcome you—inthe intellectual tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas—to embrace faith and reason as compatible andcomplementary elements in the lively debate that isCatholic and Dominican higher education.It is my sincere hope that your graduate studies atProvidence College—together with the gift of God’sgrace—will enable and inspire you to be a propheticagent of social change, transforming both yourselfand society through the contemplation of truth.I invite you to join us and experience yourprovidence.Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D.President
introductionTable Of Contentsintroduction2 A Message from the President4 Catholic and Dominican5 Notice of Non-Discrimination7 Accreditation Statement7 The Graduate Programs8 The Campus and Facilities12 admission14 financial information17 academic policies and procedures32 pr ograms of study33 Business Administration (MBA) Program42 Education Program58 History Program67 Mathematics Program70 Theology Program78 directory79 administration79 fa culty82 in dex83 campus map84 correspondence directory & directio n s3
4catholic and dominicanCatholic and DominicanProvidence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year,A Catholic and Dominican College forliberal arts college and the only college or universityOur Timein the United States founded by and conductedIn some ways, the fact that Providence Collegeunder the auspices of the Dominican Friars.is a Catholic and Dominican college is obvious.Formally known as the Order of Preachers, theThe Friars wear their habits when teaching orDominicans were founded by the Spanish priest St.ministering, St. Dominic Chapel is located in theDominic de Guzman in 1216.very center of campus, and crucifixes adorn thewalls of classrooms and offices.The 13th century was a time of rapid social changeand one in which people were beset with a welterOther aspects of the Catholic and Dominicanof competing ideologies that vied for their loyalty.identity are more subtle or even unexpected.Amidst it all, people longed for the authenticCatholic teaching guides the investment of theChristian message. Unfortunately, the church wasendowment, and the generosity extended toill-equipped to provide what people needed. Thestudents and employees in need. By charter,clergy was often poorly educated, corruption wasProvidence College was the first college or universityrife, and there seemed to be little authentic witnessin Rhode Island to welcome students of every faithto the Gospel.or none, and it has a long, close, and continuingrelationship with Rhode Island’s Jewish community.St. Dominic therefore gathered together men andwomen, Friars and nuns, and later sisters and laity,Yet, in some ways, the Catholic and Dominicanwho would live the Gospel more authentically andcharacter of Providence College precisely as apreach its truth with both their words and theircollege is most evident in its approach to faith andlives. From the beginning, he sent his Friars toreason. For many people, faith and reason standthe great universities of the time: Oxford, Paris,in opposition to one another; they are black andand Bologna. He wanted his Friars to be educatedwhite, irreconcilable, and best kept apart. Not soso that their preaching and teaching would befor Dominicans. In the tradition of St. Thomasinformed, able to answer the questions of the day,Aquinas, Dominicans assert that faith and reasonand meet people’s longing for the Gospel. Ideally,are compatible, complementary, and point to ahis Friars were to be men of faith, prayer, andsingle truth.learning who could respond to the needs of theirtime without fear and confident that the humanThere is no opposition between the theory ofmind, a mere creature, could rightly, if imperfectly,evolution and belief in divine providence, forunderstand its Creator.example, because how God accomplishes Hispurposes is a distinct question from why, even asAlthough Providence College is relatively young,the answers to the two questions are intimatelyhaving been founded in 1917, the values and goalsrelated. Science has every right to try andembodied in its mission reach back 800 years. Andunderstand how the universe works—indeed, itwhile the 13th century may seem distant to us, itis God’s will that the human mind probe creationserves as a mirror of our own age: a time of rapidin order to understand it—and theology has everysocial change, competing ideologies, and amidst theright to assert that everything that takes placeconfusion, a yearning for what is true, good, andis in service of a loving plan. What remains trueholy.is that it is God’s creation. Moreover, while faithis a gift from God, reason supports faith. Thismeans that faith in God is not merely the result of
notice of non-discriminationcustom, feeling, and private choice but can be aadministration of its education policies, admissionthoughtful and reasonable response to the evidencepolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athleticat hand. Indeed, while intimate knowledge of Godand other College-administered programs, andin himself—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—requiresemployment policies. In accordance with Title IX,revelation, knowledge that God exists can be arrivedit does not discriminate on the basis of sex in itsat by reason alone.educational programs or activities.The implications of this assertion of theThe College’s Equal Opportunity/Affirmativecompatibility of faith and reason for education areAction Officer, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, andprofound. Questions, debates, and challenges areTitle IX Coordinator is the associate vice presidentwelcomed, as are people of hesitant faith, differentfor human resources (Kathleen Alvino, Harkinsfaiths, or even no faith at all. Believers cannot take302, 401.865.2430, kalvino@providence.edu). Therefuge in the assurances of faith but must learn toTitle IX Deputy Coordinator for students is theprovide reasons for what they believe and, whenassociate vice president/dean of students (Dr.it comes to the classroom, they must pursue theirSteven Sears, Slavin 102, 401.865.1772, ssears@studies with uncompromising rigor and integrity.providence.edu). The Title IX Deputy Coordinatorfor athletics is the assistant vice president forIt should be evident that Providence College aimsathletics/executive associate athletic director/seniorat something ambitious and critically important.woman administrator (Jill LaPoint, Alumni Hall,It attempts to provide an education for the whole401.865.2588, jlapoint@providence.edu). Inquiriesperson—body, mind, and soul—that bridgesregarding ADA/Section 504 issues for studentsthe common divides between matter and spirit,may be directed to the Office of Academic ServicesGod and creation, faith and reason. In doing(Jennifer Rivera, Library 250, 401.865.1121, jrivera@so, it affirms the distinctively Catholic sense ofprovidence.edu) and the Office of Residence Lifesacrament and grace and, like the black and white(Kevin Hillery, Slavin 105, 401.865.1955, khillery@of the Dominican habit, joins together apparentprovidence.edu).opposites in a greater unity. If successful, thismeans that everyone at Providence College willCode of Student Conduct and Communityunderstand that they are made in the image andStandardslikeness of God; that their work, love, and play canThe Code of Student Conduct and Communitybe replete with God’s grace; and that they haveStandards and regulatory policies and proceduresa unique role in God’s loving plan, that is, in Hisin the Student Handbook apply to all undergraduateprovidence.students, graduate students, special students, andNotice of Non-Discriminationstudents in the School of Continuing Education.The Student Handbook is available at udent-Providence College admits students of any race,Handbook.aspx.color, national and ethnic origin, sex, religion,disability, age, or veteran status to all the rights,Discriminatory Harassmentprivileges, programs, and activities generallyAs a Catholic institution of higher learning,accorded or made available to students at theProvidence College is committed to maintainingCollege. It does not discriminate on the basisan environment in which all students, faculty,of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,staff, and visitors are treated with dignity andreligion, disability, age, or veteran status in therespect as created in the image and likeness of God.5
6notice of non-discriminationProvidence College does not tolerate discriminatoryto list all circumstances that might constituteharassment or any associated retaliatory behavior.sexual harassment. Examples include: attemptedPersons who may have been subjected to, or haveor actual sexual assault and sexual misconduct;concerns or questions related to, discriminatoryrape; exploitation; stalking; domestic violence;harassment are encouraged to come forwarddating violence; unwelcome expressions of a sexualwithout fear of retaliation. If it is determined thatnature, or the hostile use of sexually derogatory orpolicy has been violated, the College will takegender-based terms, jokes, innuendo, or graffiti;appropriate action to stop the behavior and, ifintrusive sexually explicit questions or story-telling;necessary, impose discipline.comments about a person’s sexuality, anatomy,attire, appearance, or sexual experience; spreadingDiscriminatory harassment is unwelcome conductsexual rumors or rating others as to sexual activitythat unreasonably interferes with a person’s abilityor performance; visual displays or transmission ofto work or learn, or live within the residentialsexually suggestive or degrading objects, images,setting, because it creates an intimidating or hostilemessages, audio/video recordings, or electronicenvironment for individuals or groups based oncommunications, unrelated to the work or learningtheir status; i.e., the conduct is accompaniedenvironment.by demeaning expressions concerning the race,gender, age, religion, veteran status, sexualAnti-Harassment Policy & Grievance Procedures:orientation, national origin, ethnicity, or l/of the victim(s). It can include unwelcome verbal,Documents/harassmentpolicy.pdfwritten, graphic, and/or physical conduct directedat one or more members of a targeted group, suchSexual Misconduct Policy:as epithets, slurs, jokes, demeaning depictions ent, negative stereotyping, and threatenedPages/Student-Handbook.aspxor actual physical assault or acts of violence. Thehigher education academic, educational, andresearch settings necessarily accommodate themes,topics, and material that are germane to the subjectmatter and that, in other settings, may not beappropriate; policies forbidding harassment do notthreaten such academic freedoms.Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior of asexual nature, or gender-based, that is severe orpervasive, and that creates a hostile or abusiveenvironment such that it unreasonably interfereswith a person’s ability to learn or work. This typeof behavior is prohibited whether it occurs betweenor among peers, and may be directed to persons ofthe opposite or same sex as that of the harasser.Sexual harassment is sex discrimination, which isprohibited by state and federal law, including TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is not possible
the graduate programsAccreditation StatementThe Graduate ProgramsProvidence College is accredited by the NewThe graduate programs develop scholars, teachers,England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.,and business and community leaders by providingthrough its Commission on Institutions of Higheropportunities for qualified persons to pursueEducation.advanced studies. The graduate programs with theiradvanced degrees are as follows:Accreditation of an institution of higher educationby the New England Association indicates that itmeets or exceeds criteria for the assessment ofBusiness/MBA Business Administrationinstitutional quality periodically applied througha peer review process. An accredited college orE du c a t i o n / M . E d .university is one which has available the necessary Administrationresources to achieve its stated purposes through Counselingappropriate educational programs, is substantially Literacydoing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it Secondary Education (PACT)will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Special EducationInstitutional integrity is also addressed through Urban Teachingaccreditation.H is t o r y / M . A .Accreditation by the New England Association is American Historynot partial but applies to the institution as a whole. Modern European HistoryAs such, it is not a guarantee of every course orprogram offered, or the competence of individualgraduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assuranceM at h e m a t i c s / M . A . Teaching Mathematicsabout the quality of opportunities available tostudents who attend the institution.T he o l o g y M.A. in Biblical StudiesInquiries regarding the accreditation status by the M.A. in TheologyNew England Association should be directed to the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)administrative staff of the institution. Individualsmay also contact:P ro g r a m O b j e c t i v e sThe objectives of the graduate programs are:Commission on Institutions of Higher Education to offer graduate students in the areas ofNew England Association of Schools and Collegesbusiness, education, history, mathematics,3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100and theology the opportunity not only toBurlington, MA 01803-4514enhance their professional development, but781.425.7785 E-mail: cihe@neasc.orgalso to develop their ethical and aestheticvalues through community service; to assist students in their advancement andapplication of knowledge through studyand research, so that they may disseminatethe results among scholars and the generalpublic;7
8the campus and facilitiesThe Campus and Facilities to expand graduate learning opportunities forall persons; and to accomplish all this while imparting toThe 105-acre campus of Providence College,situated in Rhode Island’s capital city, is removedfrom the traffic and noise of the metropolitan areaour students the Judaeo-Christian ideals ofbut still remains close to the many cultural andrespect for the rights and dignity of everyeducational offerings of Providence, a city that isperson and each individual’s responsibilityenjoying a lively urban renaissance. The city isfor the world in which we live.located only an hour’s drive from Boston and justa few hours’ drive from New York City. InterstateIn order to help achieve these objectives, thebus, train, and air transportation are convenientlygraduate programs are committed to attracting andavailable.retaining eminent faculty to provide the highestquality of instruction and leadership.C am p u s P a r k i n gParking is allowed only upon issue of a permit fromthe Office of Safety and Security, open at timesconvenient for graduate students. Students mustpresent a current student ID card, driver’s license,automobile registration, and proof of automobileinsurance. All cars must be registered with theOffice of Safety and Security. Strict ticketing anddriving rules are enforced.NOTE: While display of a campus parking permitallows a student access to designated parking areas,the availability of a parking space is not guaranteed.Students may have to park on adjacent streets, as cityparking codes allow.Academic FacilitiesClassroom and laboratory facilities are found inAccinno Hall, Albertus Magnus Hall, the CeramicsBuilding, the Feinstein Academic Center, HarkinsHall (also the main administration building), HickeyHall, Howley Hall, Hunt-Cavanagh Hall, Koffler Hall,Moore Hall, Phillips Memorial Library, Ruane Centerfor the Humanities (opening Fall 2013), St. Catherineof Siena Hall, Smith Center for the Arts, Sowa Hall,and Sullivan Hall.Disabilities Services and PoliciesThe College’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinators areavailable to assist students’ access to Collegefacilities, programs, and activities. Students withphysical or medical disabilities may qualify forreasonable accommodations coordinated by
the campus and facilitiesStudent Affairs (Slavin Center); students withand personal information, view mid-term and finalacademic disabilities may qualify for reasonablegrades, view all financial aid and billing informationaccommodations coordinated by the Office ofon their accounts, view and request academicAcademic Services (Phillips Memorial Library).transcripts, and monitor their progress towardPlease visit http://www.providence.edu/academic-completion of their degree requirements.services for more information. The College providesthese services in compliance with Section 504 ofWith Sakai, the learning management systemthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and theused by many PC faculty members, students canAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amendedcommunicate with their instructors, participateby the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Actin online discussion groups, check course syllabi,of 2008, and Rhode Island law.submit assignments, check grades throughoutthe semester, and efficiently manage their classStudent Procedures for ADA/504 Grievancework. In addition faculty have access to personalResolution are available at:response systems to ask questions in class play feedback immediately for students to see,services/Documents/ADA504Final1.pdf.wiki software for student collaborative coursework,and video editing stations. Students have access toT e c hnology Classrooms/Facilitieshigh-end Macintosh computers equipped with videoClassrooms at Providence College are furnishedand audio editing software to complete multimediawith networked computers, laptop connections,course assignments and extracurricular videodigital projectors, and the latest in audio and videoprojects.equipment. Many have interactive whiteboards orApple TV devices to allow faculty and students toStudents can also utilize iHelp at http://www.annotate presentations. Wireless connectivity isprovidence.edu/ihelp. This site integrates the effortsavailable in all classrooms, and some rooms haveof the Information Technology Help Desk, thepower available at each student desk.Phillips Memorial Library, Academic Media Services,and the Instructional Technology DevelopmentTechnology facilities are located in buildings acrossProgram.the campus. Accinno Hall houses the College’smain Information Technology Help Desk and fourThe College has a mobile application that can becomputer laboratories. Additional computer labs fordownloaded for free for iPhone, BlackBerry, orPC faculty, staff, and students are found in AlbertusAndroid mobile devices. It provides on demandMagnus Hall, Howley Hall, and Koffler Hall. Theaccess to important information includingtecHub, a combination IT and library Help Desk, isCyberFriar, Sakai, campus events, news, maps, andlocated in the lower level of the Phillips Memorialdirectory information.Library.Please refer to http://www.providence.edu/it/Pages/T e c hnology Resourcespolicy-information.aspx for detailed informationProvidence College is focused on providing anytime,on the usage policy for Information Technologyanywhere access to information. With CyberFriar,Resources. In addition, visit http://www.providence.the main Web system that interfaces with theedu/ihelp for detailed information on technologyCollege’s administrative database, students canresources and assistance that are available tomanage their personal and academic records fromfaculty, staff, and students.their desktops or laptops. They can view address9
10the campus and facilitiesP hillips Memorial Libraryresearch, study, instructional development, andThe Phillips Memorial Library is at the heartmeeting resources in the Faculty Commons.of the College’s intellectual life. Much of thearchitecturally impressive facility, which was builtFor more information, including library hours,in 1969, has been recently renovated.call 401.865.2242 or visit their Web site www.providence.edu/library.The library maintains a collection of approximately383,000 print volumes, 450,000 eBooks, 500 printCareer Education Centerperiodical subscriptions, and more than 39,000The Career Education Center maintains a robustfull-text electronic journals. The library also offerscollection of career development tools on its Weban extensive collection of print and electronicsite, rence materials, including 120 center), including resources for self-assessment;bibliographic and full-text electronic databases,career exploration; resume, cover letter, andthe third largest collection of electronic databasesinterview guides; how-to videos; links to internshipin Rhode Island (after Brown University and theand job search engines; as well as the link toUniversity of Rhode Island). In addition, the libraryeFriars, our own job and internship database, allhouses the Providence College Special and Archivalof which are available to graduate students atCollections, the Office of Academic Services, and theProvidence College. In addition, graduate studentscore of the College’s iHelp integrated services group.can make one-on-one career advising appointmentsin the Career Education Center located in Slavin 108The library is a member of the HELIN (Higherby calling 401.865.1290.Education Library Information Network)consortium, which gives students access to nearlySmith Center for the Artsseven million volumes from any of nine collegiateThis building serves as the premier teaching andlibraries in Rhode Island plus Wheaton College inperformance facility for undergraduates enrolledMassachusetts. In addition, the library’s interlibraryin performing arts courses or participating inloan service connects students and faculty toextracurricular activities involving music, theatre,worldwide resources.and dance. The Smith Center also includesseveral general use classrooms that serve bothThe Phillips Memorial Library has been redoneundergraduate and graduate courses. The primaryin the “Commons” tradition. The library offers:performance venues are the 283-seat Angell118 public access computers; robust digitizationBlackfriars Theatre and the 272-seat Ryan Concertresources; 32 laptops (PC & Mac) and 15 iPads withHall. Teaching spaces include a “black box” studioWeb access for student check-out; a full array oftheatre, the Bowab Studio Theatre, the HigginsiMac-based productivity and multimedia softwareClark Dance Studio; the O’Hurley Rehearsal Room; a(Adobe CS) in the new MediaHub; collaborative20-keyboard piano lab; a film screening classroom; aspace for 75 in the TecHub; technology assistancemusic library; and choral and instrumental practiceat the TechStation; multifunctional, technology-rooms. The building also contains the Reilly Artrich space in the Ruane-Library connector; asGallery, as well as offices, conference rooms, andwell as four instructional rooms for 75 and anstorage areas for the Department of Theatre, Dance,18-workstation electronic classroom. The Phillipsand Film and the Department of Music.Memorial Library accommodates approximately 800patrons in technology-rich, quiet, group-study andinstructional areas and offers faculty collaborative
the campus and facilitiesS l a vin Centergather. Full meals may also be purchased atSlavin Center, the student union, is one of theRaymond Dining Hall. Late-night snacks can bemain hubs of the Providence College campus. It ispurchased at Dunkin’ Donuts, McPhail’s, and theopen 24 hours a day during the academic year andAlumni Food Court located in Slavin Center. On Eastis home to the College’s many student clubs andCampus, snacks, sandwiches, and take-out foodorganizations. It also houses a variety of offices andcan be purchased at Friar Buyer C-store in the lowerfacilities that provide services to students, includinglevel of Davis Hall. A coffee shop is located in thethe Offices of Residence Life and Off-CampusRuane Center for the Humanities. Menus and hoursLiving, the Providence College Bookstore managedof operation for all these establishments may beby Barnes and Noble, a branch of Sovereignfound at http://providencecollegedining.com/.Bank, an ATM machine, the Career EducationCenter, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Additionally, it offersConcannon Fitness Centernumerous meeting rooms and comfortable loungeFull-time graduate students may purchasespace. The Alumni Hall Food Court and McPhail’smembership to the state-of-the-art ConcannonEntertainment Facility, which is open seven daysFitness Center for a nominal fee of 50 pera week and hosts events throughout the academicsemester.year, are accessed through the lower level of SlavinCenter.Campus ChapelsProvidence College encourages the spiritual asB o o kstorewell as the intellectual growth of each student. St.The bookstore is located in the lower level of Sl
Providence College graduate catalog 2013-2015 The Providence College Graduate Catalog is a document of record issued in the summer of 2013 for a two-year period of time. The catalog contains useful information about the College, including admission, enrollment, the academic calendar, degree requirements, course offerings, and academic
