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MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITYUndergraduate Catalog2009-10HALLMARKS OF AMARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONScholarshipLeadershipServiceEthics
U N I V E R S I T Y C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N2Marymount UniversityAcademic AffairsMain Campus2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207-4299www.marymount.eduProvost and Vice President for Academic AffairsRowley Hall — (703) 284-1550Ballston Center (send mail to Main Campus address)1000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VAReston Center1861 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190General Information: (703) 522-5600,(800) 828-1120 for TTY access throughVirginia Relay ServiceWeather and Emergency Information Line(class cancellations): (703) 526-6888Academic Success CenterRowley Academic Center — (703) 526-6927DISCOVER CenterRowley Academic Center — (703) 284-6478Honors ProgramThe Lodge — (703) 284-1629Information Technology ServicesBerg Hall — (703) 526-6990Library and Learning ServicesEmerson G. Reinsch Library — (703) 284-1533Ballston Center Library Extension — (703) 284-5949Learning Resource Center — (703) 284-1538RegistrarRowley Academic Center — (703) 284-1520Reston Center(703) 284-5770School of Arts and SciencesGailhac Hall — (703) 284-1560School of Business AdministrationBallston Center — (703) 284-5910School of Education and Human ServicesRowley Hall — (703) 284-1620School of Health ProfessionsButler Hall — (703) 284-1580Study Abroad (Center for Global Education)Ballston Center — (703) 284-16772 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G
U N I V E R S I T Y C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O NEnrollment and Student ServicesVice President for Enrollment and Student ServicesButler Hall — (703) 284-1511AdmissionsUndergraduate:Butler Hall — (703) 284-1500, (800) 548-7638Graduate:Ballston Center — (703) 284-5901, (800) 548-7638AthleticsRose Benté Lee Center — (703) 284-1619Auxiliary ServicesRowley Hall — (703) 284-1491Career and Internship CenterBallston Center — (703) 284-5960Disability Support ServicesGerard Hall — (703) 284-1615ID and Parking OfficeIreton Hall — (703) 284-5700International Student ServicesGerard Hall — (703) 526-6922New Student ServicesGerard Hall — (703) 284-1615Student EmploymentGerard Hall — (703) 284-1615Campus Safety and TransportationIreton Hall — (703) 284-1601Counseling CenterBerg Hall — (703) 526-6861Housing and Residence LifeBerg Hall — (703) 284-1608Student ActivitiesThe Lodge — (703) 284-1611Campus MinistryThe Lodge — (703) 284-1607Commuter Student ServicesThe Lodge — (703) 284-1615Financial AidRowley Academic Center — (703) 284-1530Student Health CenterBerg Hall — (703) 284-1610Student DevelopmentGerard Hall — (703) 284-1615Financial AffairsVice President for Financial Affairs and TreasurerSt. Joseph Hall — (703) 284-1480Student Accounts and Cashier’s OfficeRowley Academic Center — (703) 284-1490President’s OfficeRowley Hall — (703) 284-15982 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G3
4TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SAcademic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5University Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Fields of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8About Marymount University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10AdmissionUndergraduate Student Admission Criteria . . . . . . . . . .14Post-baccalaureate Certificate StudentAdmission Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Academic ProgramsLiberal Arts Core/University Requirements . . . . . . . . . .45Pre-professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Student Research — DISCOVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47The Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Consortium of Universities of theWashington Metropolitan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Academic Success Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50The Undeclared Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50University Studies Program Students . . . . . . . . . . .51School of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Biology/Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Graphic and Web Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Multidisciplinary Studies — Elementary Education andSpecial Education, General Curriculum . . . . . . . . . .68Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Theology and ReligiousStudies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71School of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Paralegal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81School of Education and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Criminal Justice/Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88School of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Health Sciences/Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Pre-Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Board of Trustees/Board of Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Maps and Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158Notices to Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1622 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G
ACADEMIC CALENDAR5FALL SEMESTER 2009April 26-May 1Final exam periodAugust 7Tuition payment dueMay 4August 21New resident students arriveFinal grades due by noon to the Registrar’sOffice through MarynetAugust 21Last day for Final RegistrationMay 8August 21-23Fall Welcome AboardRecognition Day, Baccalaureate Mass, andGraduation ReceptionAugust 22-23Returning resident students arriveMay 9Commencement DayAugust 24Classes beginSeptember 1Last day to late register or add a classSeptember 1Last day to withdraw from a class with a 100%refund of tuition and fee chargesSUMMER SEMESTER 2010September 2Mass of the Holy SpiritSeptember 7Labor Day HolidaySeptember 25Last day to withdraw from a class withoutacademic recordOctober 12-13Fall BreakOctober 17Midterm grades dueOctober 23-25Family WeekendNovember 1Last day to withdraw from a class with a gradeof WNovember 25-29Thanksgiving HolidaysNovember 30Classes resumeDecember 5Last day of classesDecember 6-12Final exam periodDecember 15Final grades due by noon to the Registrar’sOffice through MarynetSPRING SEMESTER 2010Summer Sessions also are referred to as SS.May 3Tuition payment due for SS I and SS IIIMay 9Last day to withdraw from a SS I or SS IIIclass with a 100% refund of tuition and feechargesMay 10Summer Sessions I and III beginMay 12Last day to late register or add a SS I classMay 17Last day to late register or add a SS III classMay 21Last day to withdraw from a class withoutacademic record for SS I and SS IIIMay 28Tuition payment due for SS IVMay 31Memorial Day HolidayJune 4Last day to withdraw from a SS I class with agrade of WJune 6Last day to withdraw from a SS IV class with a100% refund of tuition and fee chargesJune 7Summer Session IV beginsJune 9Last day to late register or add a SS IV classJune 14Tuition payment due for SS IIJune 18Last day to withdraw from a SS III class witha grade of WJanuary 8Tuition payment dueJanuary 8Final RegistrationJune 19Summer Session I endsJanuary 11Classes beginJune 20January 18Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayLast day to withdraw from a SS II class with a100% refund of tuition and fee chargesJanuary 19Last day to late register or add a classJune 21Summer Session II beginsJanuary 19Last day to withdraw from a class with a 100%refund of tuition and fee chargesJune 23Last day to late register or add a SS II classJune 26Last day to withdraw from a SS IV classwithout academic recordFebruary 5Last day to withdraw from a class withoutacademic recordJuly 5Independence Day HolidayFebruary 26Midterm grades dueJuly 6March 1-7Spring RecessLast day to withdraw from a SS II classwithout academic recordMarch 8Classes resumeJuly 6March 12Last day to withdraw from a class with a gradeof WLast day to withdraw from a SS IV class with agrade of WJuly 19Last day to withdraw from a SS II class with agrade of WApril 1-5Easter HolidaysApril 6Monday schedule of classes observedAugust 2Summer Sessions II, III, and IV endApril 14Student Research ConferenceAugust 5April 24Last day of classesFinal grades for all Summer Sessions due bynoon to the Registrar’s Office through MarynetNOTE: The most up-to-date calendar information is availableonline at www.marymount.edu/registrar/homecal.html2 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G
UNIVERSITY PROFILE6University ProfileENROLLMENTTOTAL ENROLLMENT: 3,548UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 2,193GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 1,355STUDENTS RESIDING IN UNIVERSITY ANDUNIVERSITY-SPONSORED HOUSING: 733Based on fall 2008 statisticsFACULTY138 full-time teaching faculty; 227 part-time faculty.Approximately 88 percent of Marymount’s full-time facultyhold the highest degree in their field.STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO14:1ACADEMIC DIVISIONS An Honors Program is available to qualified freshmen andtransfer students. Through the Center for Global Education, students canspend a semester of study in many locations, includingAfrica, Australia, Austria, Central and South America,China, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, andother destinations.ACCREDITATIONThe information in this section is published exclusively foraccreditation-related purposes. For inquiries regarding theadmission or general educational policies and practices ofMarymount University, please consult the relevant sections ofthis catalog.Marymount University is accredited by the Commissionon Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools to award doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questionsabout the accreditation of Marymount University. The Bachelor of Business Administration and Master ofBusiness Administration programs are accredited by theAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP). The Counseling and School Counseling programs areaccredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counselingand Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The SchoolCounseling program is also accredited by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Teacher preparation programs are accredited by theDivision of Teacher Education and Certification of theVirginia Department of Education and by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The M.S. in Health Care Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of HealthcareManagement Education (CAHME). The Interior Design undergraduate program and the FirstProfessional (Track Two) graduate program are accreditedby the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Sciencein Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The B.S.N. program isalso approved by the State Board of Nursing of theCommonwealth of Virginia. The M.A. in Legal Administration, the B.A. in ParalegalStudies, and the undergraduate and graduate certificateprograms are approved by the American Bar Association(ABA).School of Arts and SciencesSchool of Business AdministrationSchool of Education and Human ServicesSchool of Health ProfessionsACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS A Marymount education draws upon the rich resources ofthe Washington, DC, area.The Liberal Arts Core requirements promote the integration of knowledge and the development of well-informedhabits of mind. The core experience reinforces the skills,knowledge, and attitudes that enable students to succeedin their work, adapt to change, develop their gifts andtalents to the fullest, and contribute to society. The University’s new DISCOVER program promotes undergraduate research and creativity, integrated throughoutthe curriculum, from the freshman seminar through thesenior capstone. A variety of pre-professional programs provide academicpreparation for specialized professional pursuits andgraduate study. All undergraduates are required to complete an internship,research experience, student-teaching experience, or clinical placement related to their majors.2 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G
UNIVERSITY PROFILE The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyEducation (CAPTE).Marymount University is certified to operate in theCommonwealth of Virginia by the State Council of HigherEducation for Virginia (SCHEV).ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICESMarymount University is committed to meeting the needs ofall students and provides support services through variousoffices, including the Academic Success Center, CampusMinistry, the Career and Internship Center, Counseling Center,Disability Support Services, International Student Services,Learning Resource Center, and Student Activities.OFF-SITE LEARNING OPTIONSRESTON CENTERATHLETICSResponding to significant residential and commercial growthin the Reston area, Marymount University established theReston Center. The Center offers a variety of academicprograms designed to meet the needs of adult students.Offerings include graduate degree and graduate teacher licensure programs, undergraduate degree completion programs,professional education certificate programs, and professionaldevelopment programs, all of which can be completed at theReston site. To provide flexible options for working adultstudents, classes are offered in the evening, on weekends, andin condensed course formats. More information aboutMarymount’s Reston Center is available online atwww.marymount.edu/reston.Marymount is an NCAA Division III institution and a memberof the Capital Athletic Conference. The University offers thefollowing intercollegiate teams:Men’s basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer,swimmingWomen’s basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer,swimming, volleyballEDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPSSince 1996, Marymount University has been successfully delivering education programs at such places as regionalcorporations, government agencies, and education institutions.The University works closely with chief learning officers andhuman resource directors of these organizations to develop anacademic strategy to help their client’s employees gain theknowledge and skills needed to immediately address on-the-jobchallenges. To create a competitive advantage for client organizations and improve their employees’ performance, targetedgraduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programsare offered through innovative educational partnerships.CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES OF THEWASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREAMarymount University is a member of The Consortium ofUniversities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Othermembers include American University, The Catholic Universityof America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University,Georgetown University, The George Washington University,Howard University, Southeastern University, TrinityUniversity, University of the District of Columbia, andUniversity of Maryland at College Park. Eligible students fromMarymount may take approved courses at member institutions. For more information about enrollment and registrationprocedures, see page 34.2 0 0 9 -1 0 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA L O G7
FIELDS OF STUDY8SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCESSCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONUndergraduate Degree ProgramsArt (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure)Art ManagementPre-Art TherapyBiology (B.S.,B.S. with teaching licensure)General BiologyMolecular and Cellular BiologyPre-MedicineCommunication (B.A.)Computer Science (see Information Technology program underSchool of Business Administration)English (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure)Dramatic ArtsLiteratureWritingFashion Design (B.A.)Fashion Merchandising (B.A.)Graphic Design (B.A.)History (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure)Interior Design (B.A.)Liberal Studies (B.A.)Mathematics (B.S., B.S. with teaching licensure)Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A. with teaching licensure forElementary Education, grades PK-6, and teaching licensure forSpecial Education, grades K-12)Philosophy (B.A.)Politics (B.A.)Theology and Religious Studies (B.A.)Undergraduate Degree ProgramsBusiness Administration (B.B.A., B.B.A./M.B.A.)AccountingBusiness LawFinanceGeneral BusinessHospitality ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketingSport ManagementEconomics in Society (B.A.)Information Technology (B.S., B.S./M.S.)Applied ITComputer ScienceForensic ComputingInformation SystemsParalegal Studies (B.A.)*Undergraduate Certificate ProgramWeb DesignPost-baccalaureate Certificate ProgramComputer Science (see program under School of BusinessAdministration)Graduate Degree ProgramsComputer Science (see Information Technology program underSchool of Business Administration)Humanities (M.A.)Interior Design (M.A.)Literature and Language (M.A.)Post-baccalaureate Certificate P
Marymount University, please consult the relevant sections of this catalog. Marymount University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees.
