& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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same time. When students seek a Master of Arts degree in one
discipline and a Master of Science degree in another, a double degree
will be granted upon the successful completion of:
1. All required core courses for both programs (when courses are the
same or similar in content upon the recommendation of the program
directors and with the approval of a dean, one course will be
required) and,
2. At minimum the required number of elective credits for one program
(students may take elective courses from both programs to fulfill this
requirement) and,
3. Capstone courses or summative activities for both programs.
Double Majors
Students at the master level seeking two majors that are both within Master
of Arts degree programs or within Master of Science degree programs, will
be granted double majors upon the successful completion of:
1. All required core courses for both programs (when courses are the
same or similar in content one course, upon the recommendation of
the program directors and with the approval of a dean, will be
required) and,
2. At minimum the required number of elective credits for one program
(students may take elective courses from both programs to fulfill this
requirement) and,
3. A capstone course or summative activity for one program with the
understanding that the final capstone paper or summative activity
must reflect both disciplines.
Students at the bachelor level may elect to pursue two or more majors in
the Bachelor of Science program. Multiple majors will be granted upon
the successful completion of:
1. Required courses for all programs and,
2. Six credits in the Communication Core and,
3. Minimum of 18 credits in the Management Core and,
4. All other requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Students seeking a double degree involving the MBA program must meet
all admission requirements of the MBA program and complete all of the
required elective credits in the respective MBA track in which they are
enrolled.
Students seeking a double degree or double major involving the Master
of Science in Geographic Information Science program must complete
all of the required elective credits from the Master of Science in
Geographic Information Science program.
Double degrees or double major involving the Master Arts of Human
Development are contracted on an individual basis.
Field Study
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers the opportunity for students
in certain programs to register for courses that meet in one or more
foreign countries or at sites within the U.S. The field study is available to
increase skills in practice and awareness of globalization as it applies to
specific disciplines.
These courses are elective or required depending on the program. Each
program has its own requirements and checklist for registration, and all
registration is subject to program director approval. All field study
courses are based upon syllabi which have met all academic
requirements.
Field study fees, travel expenses and other program specific costs shall
be determined on a program-to-program basis depending on itinerary
and objectives of the field study. Registrations will be reviewed by the
program director upon receipt of a deposit that is applied toward fees. If
approval to register is granted, the deposit becomes nonrefundable, and
students must complete the program checklist. Students will be billed for
the balance of the course fee separately, and will be responsible for
tuition according to the program in which they are enrolled.
Students must be aware of the following:
• Participation in field studies involves risks not found in study on
campus. Students participating in either domestic or in international
field studies must obtain, read, and sign the Saint Mary’s University
of Minnesota Assumption of Risk and Release from Liability form and
return it to their program director.
• Students are responsible for fees in addition to tuition as determined
by the individual program offering the course.
• Students are responsible for transportation arrangements and costs
such as airfare to and from the field study unless otherwise specified
by program.
• In the case of an international field study, students are responsible
for obtaining all necessary travel documentation, including a valid
passport and required visas, to enter all countries included in the
field study. Proper visas and documents to re-enter the U.S. are the
responsibility of the student.
• Only registered students are allowed to participate in the field study.
No other individuals may accompany registered students.
• Students are responsible for contacting their program director for
additional requirements and for receiving individual program
checklists.
Intellectual Property
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United
States (title 17, U. S. Code) to the authors of “original works of
authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain
other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and
unpublished works. Section 106 of the 1976 Copyright Act generally
gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do and to authorize
others to do the following:
• To reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords;
• To prepare derivative works based upon the work;
• To distribute copies or phonorecords of the work to the public by sale
or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;
• To perform the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic,
and choreographic works, pantomimes, and motion pictures and
other audiovisual works;
• To display the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic,
and choreographic works, pantomimes, and pictorial, graphic, or