2009–2010 Catalog - Lourdes College

Discover your placewww.lourdes.edu2009-2010Undergraduate & GraduateAcademic Catalog

CalendarFall Semester 2009January Graduation Application PeriodGet in the Game OrientationJuly 27 - Oct.16Aug.14Fall Transfer Orientation Aug. 19Final Registration Aug.17 - Aug. 22Classes Begin Aug. 24Late Registration Aug. 24 - Aug. 29Labor Day (no classes) Sept. 7Last day to Drop (Regular & L Session) Sept. 8Last Day to Withdraw (L Session) Sept. 28College Night (no classes) Oct. 6Registration for Spring Semester Oct. 12First Day of Classes (Q Session) Oct. 21May Graduation Application Period Oct. 26 - Jan. 29, 2010Last Day to Drop (Q Session) Oct. 28Final Date for Withdrawal from Classes Nov. 23Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 25 - 29Classes Resume Nov. 30Semester Exams Dec. 7- 12Semester Recess Dec. 13 - Jan. 10, 2010Spring Semester 2010Final Registration Jan. 4 - 9Spring Orientation Jan. 6Classes Begin Jan. 11Martin Luther King Day (no classes) Jan. 18Late Registration Jan. 11 - 16Last day to Drop (Regular & L Session) Jan. 25College In-Service (no classes) Feb. 23Graduation Application Deadline Jan. 29Last Date to Withdraw (L Session) Feb. 23Registration for Summer & Fall March 1Spring Break March 8 - March 14First Day of Classes (Q Session) March 17Last Date to Drop (Q Session) March 24Easter Break March 31 - April 4Easter Sunday April 4Classes Resume April 5Final Date for Withdrawal from Class April 19Semester Exams May 3 - 8Summer Orientation May 13Commencement May 15Summer Session 2010Final Registration for Summer (I & II) May 10 - 14Classes Begin (I & II) May 17Memorial Day Commemoration (no classes) May 31Final Registration for Summer Session (III) May 17 - 21Summer Session II Ends June 19Summer Session III Begins June 21Independence Day (no classes) July 5Summer Sessions I & III End July 24Graduation Application Period July 26 - Oct. 15Get in the Game Orientation Aug. 13Fall Transfer Orientation Aug. 18Fall Semester Begins Aug. 23Accelerated ScheduleFall Session 2009-2010Session I – Section L Aug. 24 – Oct. 13Session II – Section Q Oct. 21 – Dec. 12Spring SemesterSession I – Section L Jan. 11 – March 2Session II – Section Q March 17 – May 8

Lourdes CollegeThe College seal combines the Franciscancoat of arms with that of Lourdes, France.Two circles, symbolic of the Franciscancord and the rosary, enclose thevertically divided seal.The Lourdes field contains an eagle,holding a trout in its beak, perchedatop a castle; below are the PyreneesMountains and the MediterraneanSea. The scene commemoratesCharlemagne’s eighth century victoryover the Saracens. 1858 signifies theapparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes.The Franciscan field showing two arms crossedover the Hebrew letter tau signifies the mystical bondbetween the Franciscan and Christ. St. Francis favored the tau cross as a signature. Thetrees above the coat of arms recall the foundation of Lourdes College in wooded Sylvania.1It is the policy of the College to provide equal opportunity in all terms and conditions ofemployment and education for all faculty, staff and students. The intent of this policy is toprohibit unlawful discrimination (including sexual harassment) and to promote the fullrealization of equal employment opportunity.The College will provide equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and will promote thefull realization of equal opportunity through positive programs. This policy of equal employmentopportunity applies to all individuals in every aspect of education, employment policy andpractice.Lourdes College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status, age, or other legally protectedcategory in its programs, activities, and employment.This Catalog is published for informational purposes only. It creates no contract rights for eitherstudents or staff. All questions concerning the application of any stated policy to an individualmust be referred to the appropriate College officials for final determination. All policies aresubject to change within any given academic year. This publication is available on CD, in hardcopy format or on the Lourdes College Web site.To obtain the 2009-2010 Lourdes College Undergraduate and Graduate AcademicCatalog in CD format, please contact the Office of Admissions at 419-885-5291 orlcadmits@lourdes.edu.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

2Table of ContentsTable of ContentsCollege Calendar.......................................................................Inside Front CoverIntroduction to Lourdes College......................................................................... 1The College.................................................................................................... 8Mission Statement.......................................................................................... 8Guiding Principles.......................................................................................... 8Franciscan Values............................................................................................ 9Diversity Statement......................................................................................... 9Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................... 10Assessment.................................................................................................... 12Buildings and Campus.................................................................................. 13Lourdes College Building Complex....................................................... 14The Appold Planetarium....................................................................... 15Center for Professional Studies.............................................................. 15Ebeid Student Center............................................................................ 15The Flasck Nursing Center.................................................................... 15The Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center.................................... 15Paul R. Koester Greenhouse................................................................... 16Other Buildings on Campus.................................................................. 16Educational Rights and Privacy Act.............................................................. 16Notice of Non-Discrimination...................................................................... 18The Mother Adelaide Award......................................................................... 19The Newman Award..................................................................................... 19Accreditation and Membership..................................................................... 19Student Services.................................................................................................. 22Academic Advising Process............................................................................ 23Academic Services......................................................................................... 24Accessibility.................................................................................................. 25Alumni Association....................................................................................... 26Campus Ministry.......................................................................................... 26Career Services.............................................................................................. 27Counseling Services...................................................................................... 27Diversity & Multicultural Services................................................................ 28Food Service................................................................................................. 28Health Services............................................................................................. 28Housing........................................................................................................ 28I.D. Card...................................................................................................... 29Judicial Affairs.............................................................................................. 29Lourdes Alert................................................................................................ 29Parking ........................................................................................................ 29Publications.................................................................................................. 30Security ........................................................................................................ 30Service Learning............................................................................................ 31Student Activities and Recreation.................................................................. 312009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Table of Contents3Student Government Association.................................................................. 32Student Organizations.................................................................................. 32TRiO Program............................................................................................. 33Admissions.......................................................................................................... 34Application Procedure.......................................................................................... 35Notification of Admission............................................................................. 36Credit Evaluation.......................................................................................... 36Types of Admission....................................................................................... 36Regular Admission................................................................................. 36Conditional Admission.......................................................................... 37Transient Admission (Guest Student).................................................... 38Admission Prior to High School Graduation......................................... 38Ohio Senate Bill 140 Post Secondary Option........................................ 38Non-Degree Admission......................................................................... 40Audit Students....................................................................................... 40Applicants Who Do Not Register.......................................................... 40Student Finances................................................................................................ 41Expenses....................................................................................................... 42Tuition and Fees 2009-2010.................................................................. 42Refunds................................................................................................. 43Bookstore Policy.................................................................................... 44Financial Aid................................................................................................ 44Grants................................................................................................... 45Scholarships........................................................................................... 45Loans..................................................................................................... 45Satisfactory Academic Progress............................................................... 47Freeze Date Information........................................................................ 48Academic Policies and Procedures..................................................................... 49Academic Policies.......................................................................................... 50Academic Calendar................................................................................ 50Academic Credit.................................................................................... 50Classification of Students....................................................................... 50Transfer of Credits from Other Regionally Accredited Institutions......... 51Prior Learning....................................................................................... 51Testing Sponsored by the College Board................................................ 51Advanced Placement.............................................................................. 52College Level Examination (CLEP)....................................................... 53CLEP Credits Policies...................................................................... 53Experiential Learning Credit.................................................................. 53Policies and Procedures.................................................................... 53Non-Collegiate Sponsored Learning Programs....................................... 55Registration........................................................................................... 55Registration Procedure........................................................................... 55Change of Schedule for Drop, Add, Audit, or Withdrawal............................ 56Change of Personal Information................................................................... 56Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

4Table of ContentsAcademic Honors......................................................................................... 57Academic Probation and Dismissal............................................................... 58Academic Suspension Appeal Process............................................................ 60Academic Grievance...................................................................................... 61Academic Honesty........................................................................................ 62Policies and Procedures........................................................................................ 63Background Checks...................................................................................... 63Closing the College for Inclement Weather................................................... 63Declaration of Candidacy - Commencement................................................ 63E-mail Policy................................................................................................ 63Institutional Review Board............................................................................ 64Military Duty............................................................................................... 64Repeating Courses........................................................................................ 64Responsible Attendance................................................................................ 64Scale of Scholarship...................................................................................... 65Grade Change............................................................................................... 64Transcripts.................................................................................................... 66Degrees and Programs........................................................................................ 67Academic Organization................................................................................. 68The School of Arts and Sciences................................................................... 69The School of Nursing.................................................................................. 70The School of Professional Studies................................................................ 71Undergraduate Degrees Offered.................................................................... 73General Degree Requirements............................................................... 73Purpose of General Education............................................................... 73General Education Requirements for B.A. Degree................................. 74Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)...................................................................... 78B.A. Degree Requirements..................................................................... 78B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies....................................................... 80Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)................................................................. 81B.S. Degree Requirements..................................................................... 81General Education Requirements for B.S.: 48 Semester Hours.............. 82Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (B.S.N.)........................................... 85General Education Requirements for B.S.N.: 44 Semester Hours.......... 87Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)..................................................................... 88A.A. Degree Requirements..................................................................... 89General Education Requirements for A.A.: 35 Semester Hours.............. 89Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts...................................................................... 91Associate in Arts - Natural and Behavioral Sciences....................................... 91Pre-professional Programs............................................................................. 93Accelerated Courses...................................................................................... 93Independent Study Courses.......................................................................... 94Weekend Classes........................................................................................... 94Higher Education Academic Partnerships........................................................ 95Owens Student-Focused Health Science Programs Collaborative.................. 95Reserve Officer Training Partnerships............................................................ 952009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Table of Contents5Sandusky Site of Lourdes College.................................................................. 96Tiffin University........................................................................................... 96University of Detroit Mercy Bachelor of Engineering ................................... 96University of Findlay Health Professions Collaborative................................. 97Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant Program.................................. 97Bachelor of Science: Master of Occupational Therapy Program............. 98Bachelor of Science: Master of Physical Therapy Program...................... 99University of Toledo Doctor of Occupational Therapy................................ 101Academic Departments.................................................................................... 103Department of Art...................................................................................... 104Department of Biology and Health Sciences............................................... 109Department of Business and Leadership Studies......................................... 114Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences......................................... 127Department of Education........................................................................... 128Department of History, Political Science and Geography............................ 148Department of Language and Literature..................................................... 152Department of Mathematics....................................................................... 156Department of Music.................................................................................. 157Department of Nursing.............................................................................. 158Department of Philosophy and Values........................................................ 168Department of Psychology.......................................................................... 170Department of Social Work........................................................................ 173Department of Sociology and Justice Studies.............................................. 175Department of Theological Studies............................................................. 182Non-Divisional Courses.............................................................................. 188Course Descriptions......................................................................................... 189Graduate School............................................................................................... 257Mission Statement...................................................................................... 258Graduate Student Policies and Procedures................................................... 258Regular Admission...................................................................................... 258Conditional Admission............................................................................... 259Visiting Non-Degree Admission................................................................. 259Cohort Policy............................................................................................. 259Fixed Tuition.............................................................................................. 260Orientation Program................................................................................... 260Transfer Credit............................................................................................ 260Financial Aid.............................................................................................. 260Loans................................................................................................... 261Satisfactory Academic Progress.................................................................... 261Graduate School Learning Goals................................................................. 262Grading Policy............................................................................................ 262Student in Good Standing.......................................................................... 264Repeat Course............................................................................................. 264Leave of Absence Policy.............................................................................. 264Withdrawal from a Course or Program....................................................... 265Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

6Table of ContentsAcademic Probation and Dismissal for Grades............................................ 265Grade Grievance......................................................................................... 265Plagiarism................................................................................................... 267Time to Degree........................................................................................... 268Graduation................................................................................................. 268Transcripts.................................................................................................. 268Institutional Review Board.......................................................................... 268Student Services.......................................................................................... 268Resources and Support Services................................................................... 269General Student Life Questions.................................................................. 269Master of Education........................................................................................... 269Policies........................................................................................................ 270Emphasis in Computer/Technology............................................................ 271Teaching and Curriculum Requirements..................................................... 271Endorsement in Reading Requirements...................................................... 272State of Ohio Endorsement in Reading(P-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate Program)..................................... 273Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 274Professional Development.................................................................................. 277State of Ohio Elementary Generalist Endorsement(Elementary Endorsement Certificate Program)......................................... 278Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 278Master of Organizational Leadership.................................................................. 280Policies........................................................................................................ 281Leadership Certificate................................................................................. 282Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 283Master of Science in Nursing............................................................................. 285Policies........................................................................................................ 286Nurse Educator Concentration................................................................... 286Nurse Leader Concentration....................................................................... 287Leadership Certificate................................................................................. 288Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 289Master Arts in Theology..................................................................................... 291Policies........................................................................................................ 292Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 294Faculty & Staff................................................................................................. 296Staff............................................................................................................ 296Faculty........................................................................................................ 296Board of Trustees Lourdes College (2009-2010)......................................... 312Trustees Emeriti Lourdes College (2009-2010)........................................... 313Index................................................................................................................. 314Map to Lourdes College....................................................... Inside Back CoverMap of College Buildings.................................................... Inside Back Cover2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

7Introduction toLourdes CollegeLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

8Introduction to Lourdes CollegeThe CollegeLourdes College is a private, four-year institution of higher learning, offeringvalues-centered educational programs in professional studies and the arts andsciences in a caring and supportive environment. It offers Associate in Arts,Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master ofEducation, Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing, andMaster of Arts in Theology degrees.Beginning in 1943 as an extension campus of the College of St. Teresa, Winona,Minnesota, Lourdes Junior College was founded in 1958. Originally establishedto educate sisters of the Franciscan community, Lourdes College began to admitlaywomen in 1969 and laymen in 1975. The College received its certificate ofauthorization from the Ohio State Board of Education in January, 1958, and wasaccredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1964. Itwas independently incorporated as Lourdes College in 1973.In the 1980s, the College realized an expansion in the scope of its programs: theOhio Board of Regents authorized Lourdes College to grant the Bachelor of Arts,the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the Bachelor of Individualized Studiesdegrees. The National League for Nursing accredited the Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing Program in 1989, and the Bachelor of Science was authorized andaccredited in 2000.Most recently, Lourdes College added four masters programs: the Master ofEducation (M.Ed.), the Master of Organizational Leadership (M.O.L.), the Masterof Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and the Master of Arts in Theology. The Masterof Education degree received North Central Association of Colleges and Schoolsaccreditation in 2001, the Master of Organizational Leadership in 2002, the Masterof Science in Nursing in 2006, and the Master of Arts in Theology in 2009.Mission StatementLourdes College, rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions, provides avalues-centered education that enriches lives and advances academic excellencethrough the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies.Guiding PrinciplesIn support of this mission Lourdes College:• nurtures a diverse community that supports students in fulfilling their potential.• commits to the engagement of faith and reason, inspired by our Catholic andFranciscan intellectual traditions.• provides a holistic, student-centered education, rooted in the liberal arts thatprepares individuals for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.• fosters personal integrity, ethical understanding, social responsibility, care for allof creation, and a commitment to community service.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College9Our Franciscan ValuesRooted in the Franciscan tradition, Lourdes College expresses its Franciscan identityas:• a Community of Learning• a Community of Reverence• a Community of ServiceWe are first and foremost a community because community is fundamental to theFranciscan tradition. As a Franciscan institution we acknowledge and celebrate ourrelationship to God, to self, to others, to all of creation. The mission of LourdesCollege is carried out in the context of a community that begins on the Lourdescampus among students, faculty, and staff and flows outward to embrace thereligious and civic communities whom we engage. As a community we are called togrow, to be hospitable and inclusive, to be peacemakers and justice seekers.We are a community of learning. In the Franciscan tradition the love of learningstems from a desire to grow in our understanding of God, of creation, and of eachother. The quest for truth and understanding allows for growth and transformationto take place both in ourselves and in the world around us.We are a community of reverence. Reverence recognizes and respects the dignityand worth of each human person and all creation. Reverence takes us beyondtolerance and calls us to treasure the diversity of the human family with its variousethnicities, cultures and faith traditions.We are a community of service. The Franciscan tradition is intimately tied toservice. The members of the College community challenge one another to cultivatea spirit of gratitude, to be mindful of those who are in need, and to develop andshare our gifts with the broader community.Diversity StatementRecognizing that the diverse expressions within the human family enrich thelearning and life of our community, Lourdes College, as a Catholic institution, iscommitted to nurturing an atmosphere that engages students, faculty, and staffin a dynamic exploration of a broad spectrum of ideas and cultures that leads to amultidimensional understanding of the world.Lourdes College fosters an intellectual community enriched by the full range anddepth of human experience where diverse voices and viewpoints are represented.Lourdes College reflects its Franciscan values of community, learning, reverence,and service through initiatives that include professional, pedagogical, and studentdevelopment, as well as community events, which actively promote and support adiverse population.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

10Introduction to Lourdes CollegeLearning OutcomesThe Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and our Franciscan Values express theCollege’s purpose and identity. To ensure the realization of this vision, the Collegehas articulated observable and measurable learning outcomes. To be understoodcorrectly and appreciated fully, the learning outcomes must be interpreted in lightof the complete texts of the Mission, Guiding Principles and Franciscan Values.Lourdes College believes that a college education includes sufficient breadth in theliberal arts and sufficient depth in an area of specialization to prepare graduates whowill be recognized as educated persons and prepared for meaningful work and/orgraduate study. The learning outcomes describe the competencies graduates achievethrough their life and study at Lourdes College.1. Communication Competence. Graduates can read, write, speak, and listenfor a variety of purposes and audiences. They can use these skills to acquire,synthesize, summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.a. They can write personal response/reflection papers, analytical essays, andpersuasive essays.b. They can write a scholarly documented research paper that synthesizestheir own ideas with ideas and information from other sources.c. They can speak effectively in front of a group or as part of a group.d. They can demonstrate effective listening skills through their ability toanalyze and interpret verbal messages for content, context, and affect, aswell as retain messages acquired from the listening process.2. Critical Thinking Ability. Graduates can analyze issues and theories rationally,logically, and coherently, using both qualitative and quantitative information.a. They can demonstrate an explicit understanding of principles ofcritical thought.b. They can demonstrate the ability to reflect on issues and/or theoriessystematically.3. Aesthetic Awareness. Graduates can articulate the role of the arts in culture.a. They can explain the importance of a certain period or development inart, music, or literature.b. They can respond to one or more works of art, music, or literature withawareness of the elements of the medium or have demonstrated theirawareness in the creation of an original work or a public performance.4. Ethical Foundations. Graduates can examine life experiences and identifyvalues that enhance life, leading to the development of well-founded moralprinciples, the ability to make ethical decisions, and a commitment tocommunity service.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College11a. They can examine their own experiences and those of the largercommunity to discover values and formulate moral principles consonantwith the Gospel.b. They can evaluate an ethical problem and present a solution in asystematic way.c. They recognize the significance and importance of community service.d. They recognize their responsibility toward the environment.5. Historical Consciousness. Graduates can discuss ideas and events of the pastwith clarity, insight and awareness of historical context.a. They can demonstrate awareness and understanding of the human past.b. They can examine and interpret primary materials of a civilization,geographic region, or specific period in history.c. They can think and write analytically and critically using historical data.6. Cultural Awareness. Graduates exhibit an integrated knowledge of humanculture and its diversity.a. They have systematically investigated a culture or cultures other thantheir own.b. They are aware of cultural diversity and its implications.7. Scientific Literacy. Graduates can demonstrate an understanding of naturaland behavioral scientific principles, technology, and methods.a. They can distinguish between the qualitative and quantitativecharacteristics of natural or behavioral phenomena.b. They can apply scientific principles and methods to support hypotheses.c. They can use theories to explain past observations and to predict answersto new questions.d. They can understand the uses of scientific technology and theirimplications.8. Religious Perspective. Graduates exhibit an empathetic recognition of thereligious dimension of human existence and can demonstrate an understandingof various historic expressions of religious belief.a. They have a personal understanding of the meaning of religious belief indaily life and as a part of culture.b. They can demonstrate both sensitivity to various expressions of religiousbelief in diverse cultures and a critical understanding of their meaning.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

12Introduction to Lourdes College9. Quantitative Competence. Graduates can solve quantitative problems byutilizing mathematical skills and current technology.a. They can formulate specific questions from vague problems, selecteffective problem-solving strategies, and know which mathematicaloperations are appropriate in particular contexts.b. They can perform mental calculations and estimates with proficiency, anddecide when an exact answer is needed and when an estimate is moreappropriate.c. They can use a calculator correctly, confidently, and appropriately and/oruse computer software for mathematical tasks.d. They can use tables, graphs, spreadsheets and statistical techniques toorganize, interpret and present numerical information.e. They can judge the validity of quantitative results presented by others.10. Personal Wellness Responsibility. Graduates can recognize the valueof personal wellness and have acquired principles and skills appropriate formaintaining a healthy lifestyle.a. They can describe the importance of health and wellness in their lives.b. They can examine their own lives and experiences to see the value(s) theyplace on health and wellness.c. They are aware of the importance of those behaviors (e.g., physicalactivity, nutrition, emotional and social outlets, environmental andspiritual foundations, etc.) that encourage well-being.d. They can formulate specific objectives for themselves to maintain a life ofactivity and healthy living.AssessmentAssessment of student learning is key to the College’s mission, guiding principles,values, and focus on continuous improvement. In accordance with best practice,the College has a comprehensive assessment plan, including assessment at theinstitutional, program, and course levels.At the institutional level, semester reports on assessment findings and action plansfor improvement are collected at the end of every semester from all departmentsinvolved in student learning and reviewed by the Assessment Committee. Dataon graduating students’ perceptions of their skills and knowledge in the CollegeLearning Outcome areas and the effect their learning experiences at LourdesCollege had on the development of those skills and knowledge are also collected2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College13and reviewed annually. To provide a broader context for assessing learning andstudent engagement at the institutional level, the College participates in theNational Survey of Student Engagement every three years. Results provide a vehiclefor examining and improving students’ learning experiences in light of empiricallyconfirmed “good practices” in undergraduate education.At the program level, academic and student service programs involved in studentlearning have program missions, student learning outcomes, and plans for assessingprogram outcomes. The missions are related to the College’s mission, and theoutcomes are related to the College’s Learning Outcomes. Program LearningOutcomes are assessed in a variety of ways, including course-embedded methods,student portfolios, capstone projects/experiences, student productions, and surveysof alumni. Departments analyze and use assessment data to help them improvestudent learning and ensure program quality.At the course level, outlines listing College Learning Outcomes, Program LearningOutcomes (if applicable), and the specific course objectives linked to thoseoutcomes provide a foundation for assessment of student learning. Faculty completecourse report forms at the end of every semester, analyzing the extent of studentlearning related to the College Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes,and course objectives for the course. On the course report form, faculty alsosuggest ways to improve student learning in the course. These forms are collectedand reviewed by department chairs, who strategize with faculty about changes toenhance student learning and increase achievement at the course level.Buildings and CampusThe campus of Lourdes College is located in Sylvania, Ohio, 10 miles west ofToledo in Lucas County. It is situated on an 89-acre tract of wooded land onConvent Boulevard and Silica Road. A unique feature of the campus is theCalifornia mission style of architecture.Lourdes College is one of several ministriessponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis onsite. Others include the Sophia Center andFranciscan Services Corporation. Buildingshousing the administration, residence halls, andthe retirement home for the Sisters of St. Francisare also located on the grounds.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

14Introduction to Lourdes CollegeLourdes College Building ComplexAssisi Hall, located on the west side of the campus, houses various faculty andstaff offices.Carmel Hall, located on the west side of the campus, houses classrooms andfaculty offices.Delp Hall, named in memory ofEvelyn N. Delp, houses the EbeidStudent Center and the Sr. CabriniWarpeha WIN Center with groupstudy rooms and computer labs.Duns Scotus Library, dedicatedin 1950, was named for the 13thcentury Franciscan philosopher, JohnDuns Scotus. The library is locatedat the west end of St. Clare Hall. It houses a collection of over 50,000 volumes, aperiodical collection over 330 titles, and a collection of about 1,100 audiovisualitems. More than 350 art items decorate the library and are fully catalogued online.Lourdes College is a member of OPAL/Ohio LINK, a consortium of colleges anduniversities sharing their library resources electronically. The Library offers studyrooms, computers, TV/VCR/DVD, and wireless connection.Lourdes Hall, connected to Mother Adelaide Hall, houses the offices of thePresident and College Administration. The second floor contains faculty offices, theoffice of Campus Ministry, and the office of Service Learning.McAlear Hall, named in honor of Michael and Gloria McAlear, containsclassrooms, faculty offices, a student lounge area, the Advising Center, and theInformation Technology Center.Mother Adelaide Hall, houses the Admissions Office and the Financial Aid Office.It also contains faculty offices, art studios, classrooms, science laboratories, TheAppold Planetarium, the Planetarium Lobby and Café Lourdes (the campus foodservice).St. Clare Hall, joined to Lourdes Hall, includes offices of the Registrar, Bursar, theCollege Bookstore, faculty offices, music practice rooms, classrooms, and meetingareas. The Department of Human Resources and the Nursing Department arelocated on the second floor.St. Francis Hall, located between the Franciscan Center and Carmel Hall, housesundergraduate and graduate classrooms, The Center for Professional Studies, aStudent Lounge, Disability Services, and the TRiO and Upward Bound offices.St. Joseph Hall, located behind St. Clare Hall, houses The Flasck Nursing Facility,classrooms, meeting rooms, faculty offices, and nursing labs.The Learning Center Hall, located between Assisi Hall and Carmel Hall, containsfaculty offices, the Archives, and the Life Lab.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College15The Appold PlanetariumBuilt in 1964, the former Copernicus Planetarium recently underwent renovationsto provide real-time 3D sky simulations, fulldome shows and multimediapresentations. The planetarium is part of the Lourdes Community and Children’sOutreach Program and features SciDome, a single projector fulldome videosystem powered by Starry Night. Starry Night is the world’s most comprehensiveastronomy software. Its starfield quality allows astronomical detail and teachingcapabilities that surpass any other digital planetarium system available. Thanks tothe generous donors James and Patricia Appold, The Appold Planetarium allows forthe future expansion of Lourdes’ astronomy program, the ability to offer shows tothe community, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with the astronomy clubsat Northview and Southview high schools, and Olander Park’s astronomy program.Center for Professional StudiesThe Center for Professional Studies is located in St. Francis Hall. The Centerpromotes student success for those enrolled in the School of Professional Studies’disciplines of Business and Leadership Studies, Education and Social Work.Students are able to interact with their peers and gain hands-on experience througha variety of professional materials and equipment.Ebeid Student CenterThe Ebeid Student Center is located in the lower level of Delp Hall and wasnamed for donor Russell J. Ebeid. Designed by students for the students, the EbeidStudent Center offers a place to gather, study, watch TV, play pool or ping pongand engage in an assortment of other leisure activities.The Flasck Nursing CenterThe Flasck Nursing Center is located in St. Joseph Hall. Named for donors Dickand Dolly Flasck, the Flasck Nursing Center houses classrooms, faculty officespace, meeting rooms, 13 beds arranged in a hospital ward setting, 10 interactivecomputerized mannequins, and other features that assist in preparing nursingstudents for their careers.The Franciscan Theatre, Conference Center andGymnasiumThe Franciscan Theatre, Conference Center and gymnasium is a multi-purposefacility, which includes a gymnasium and fitness center, meeting rooms, commons,and theatre.• The gymnasium has a resingard synthetic playing surface spanning over7,500 square feet. It is lined for basketball and volleyball. The fitness centerincludes a wide variety of exercise equipment and full shower and dressingroom facilities.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

16Introduction to Lourdes College• The Commons serves as an ideal facility for diverse activities and exhibits.The meeting rooms, with an adjacent kitchen equipped for catered service,provide convenient space for the many community groups that meet there.The Commons can comfortably accommodate wedding receptions with 350guests, still providing a dance area.• Serra Theatre, with a seating of 850, provides the campus and localcommunity with a setting for cultural and educational events.• Department of Music office, classroom, and practice areas are located on thelower level.Paul R. Koester GreenhouseThe Paul R. Koester Greenhouse situated directly behind Mother Adelaide Halloffers hand-on technology to assist the College in its ecology, botany and geneticscoursesOther Buildings on CampusQueen of Peace Chapel (Northwest corner of campus), a large church constructedon the model of Santa Barbara Mission in California, is the site for major Collegeliturgies, paraliturgical functions, personal prayer and ecumenical services. TheChapel is used primarily by the Sisters of Saint Francis. It is NOT available forweddings.The Portiuncula is a small oratory a short distance from Queen of Peace Chapel. Itis a replica of a church repaired and used by St. Francis. The original church is nowenshrined in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Assisi, Italy. The Portiunculais open to those who wish to pray in an atmosphere of quiet reflection.Alverno Art Studio is located across the campus from the main College buildings.This studio has 2,745 square feet of workspace with kilns and equipment for classesin ceramics and sculpture.Educational Rights and Privacy ActLourdes College is in full compliance with the 1974 Educational Rights and Privacy(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 daysof the day Lourdes College receives a request for access.A student should submit to the Registrar a written request that identifies therecord(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangementsfor access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may beinspected.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College17(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that thestudent believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’sprivacy rights under FERPA.A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write theRegistrar and clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, andspecify why it should be changed.If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College willnotify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearingregarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearingprocedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personallyidentifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extentthat FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.Lourdes College discloses education records without a student’s prior writtenconsent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimateeducational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College inan administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position(including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or companywith whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead ofusing College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collectionagent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an officialcommittee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting anotherschool official in performing his or her tasks.A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to reviewan education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for theCollege.Upon request, the College may also disclose education records without consent toofficials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.Lourdes College may disclose information on a student without violating FERPAthrough what is known as “directory information.” Directory informationincludes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address,photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, gradelevel, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time),participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height ofmembers of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, the most recenteducational agency or institution attended, and other similar information.A student has the right to refuse to let the College designate as directoryinformation any or all of these types of information about the student. A studenthas 14 days from the first day of each semester to notify the Registrar in writingthat the student does not want any or all of those types of information about thestudent designated as directory information.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

18Introduction to Lourdes CollegeLourdes College representatives may take photographs and videos of studentsparticipating in academic or extra-curricular activities and use them in Collegepublications, news releases, or for other similar purposes. Students who havequestions or who do not wish their name or likeness to be used, should notifythe Office of College Relations (Director of College Relations) in writing that thestudent wishes to withhold permission to publish certain information.(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements ofFERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-5901Notice of Non-DiscriminationLourdes College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status, age,or other legally protected category in its programs, activities, and employment.If you believe that Lourdes College is discriminating on the basis of a protectedcategory, you may seek information on the College’s non-discrimination policies,or file a complaint. The following persons have been designated as LourdesCollege’s Title IX Coordinators, Title VI Coordinators, and Age Discrimination ActCoordinators to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discriminationpolicies:For complaints by faculty members: Janet H. Robinson, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs6832 Convent Blvd.Sylvania, OH 43560419-824-3676For complaints by staff members: Michael Killian, B.A., B.S.Vice President for Finance andAdministration6832 Convent Blvd.Sylvania, OH 43560419-824-3730For complaints by students: Roseanne Gill-Jacobson, M.Ed.Vice President for Student Services6832 Convent Blvd.Sylvania, OH 43560419-824-38292009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College19For further information, contact:Cleveland OfficeOffice for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 750Cleveland, OH 44114-2611Telephone: 216-522-4970FAX: 216-522-2573; TDD: 877-521-2172Email: OCR.Cleveland@ed.govStudent complaints of discrimination will be handled according to LourdesCollege’s Non-Academic Grievance Procedures. These procedures are explainedin the Lourdes College Student Handbook. Faculty or staff complaints ofdiscrimination will be handled according to the Redress of Complaints and Appealsections in Lourdes College’s Policy Manual, Volume II, General InstitutionalPolicies.The Mother Adelaide AwardThe Mother Adelaide Award, established in 1968 on the tenth anniversary ofLourdes College, is conferred on a woman distinguished by dedicated Christianservice in any sphere of life. The award is a medal bearing a portrait of MotherAdelaide, foundress of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, under whoseleadership and inspiration Lourdes College was founded.The Newman AwardLourdes College bestows the Newman Award on a man or woman recognized foreducational, social, moral, or cultural leadership. The award is named for JohnHenry Cardinal Newman (1801 - 1890), English champion of the liberal arts. Theaward is presented on alternate years with the Mother Adelaide Award.Accreditation and MembershipLourdes College is:Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, OhioAuthorized by the Ohio Board of RegentsAccredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools(312.263.0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org)Approved by the Ohio State Department of EducationApproved by the Ohio Board of NursingLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

20Introduction to Lourdes CollegeAccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(Department 210, Washington, DC 20055-0210, 202.887.6791)Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Accredited by International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education(IACBE)Lourdes College holds membership in:American Catholic Colleges & UniversitiesS.A.V.E.The American Association of Colleges of NursingThe American Association of University WomenThe American Conference of Academic DeansThe American Council on EducationThe American Historical AssociationThe American Library AssociationThe Association of American Colleges and UniversitiesThe Association of Catholic Colleges and UniversitiesThe Association of Franciscan Colleges and UniversitiesThe Association of Governing Boards of Universities and CollegesThe Association of Graduate Schools in Catholic Colleges and UniversitiesThe Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of OhioThe Better Business Bureau of ToledoBoard SourceThe Catholic Biblical Association of AmericaThe College BoardThe Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationThe Council for Adult and Experiential LearningThe Council of Graduate SchoolsThe Council for Advancement and Support of EducationThe Council for Higher Education AccreditationThe Council for Opportunity in EducationThe Council of Independent CollegesThe Council of Social Work EducationInternational Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)Midwest Association of Graduate SchoolsThe National Academic Advising AssociationThe National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Introduction to Lourdes College21The National League for NursingThe North American Patristics Society, Inc.The North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe Ohio Campus CompactThe Ohio College AssociationThe Ohio Council of Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate andHigher Degree Nursing ProgramsThe Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesThe Ohio League for NursingThe Sylvania Chamber of CommerceThe Toledo Employers AssociationThe Rotary Club of ToledoToledo Chamber of CommerceToledo Metropolitan Area Council of GovernmentsAgreements with Other Institutions:Case WesternDavis CollegeFirelands Regional Medical Center School of NursingMonroe Community CollegeNorthwest State Community CollegeOhio College Tech Prep Greater Northwest Ohio ConsortiumOwens Community CollegeRhodes State CollegeServicemembers Opportunity CollegesTerra Community CollegeThe University of FindlayThe University of ToledoTiffin UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

22Student ServicesStudent ServicesMission:Student Services prepares students for life, career, citizenship, andleadership roles in the community and our diverse society.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services23The areas within Student Services include: admissions, career services, accessibilityservices, enrollment management, financial aid, international student services,counseling services, diversity and multicultural student services, student activitiesand recreation, student organizations, judicial affairs, and the Federal TRiOprograms, including Student Support Services and Upward Bound. These areasare designed to assist and support students in their overall educational goals andexperiences.Academic Advising ProcessMISSION: To support the College’s Mission by helping students identifyeducational plans in keeping with their life goals. While we believe that theultimate responsibility of making educational choices rests with the individualstudent, as advisors, we provide accurate and timely information and asupportive atmosphere for exploring a student’s maximum potential.At Lourdes College advising is a comprehensive process where students are assistedin developing a personalized educational plan to guide them in their pursuit of adegree. A broad spectrum of advising services is available to help students choosetheir classes wisely and to ultimately help them obtain their goal. Advisors strive toknow each advisee to better assist him or her in making informed choices.Students are assigned an academic advisor according to their major. With theadvisor’s assistance, they develop their plan of study, register for classes, and learnabout some of the culture, values and practices of the Lourdes College community.All first term students will register in the Advising Center. The only exceptions areLPN to BSN students, RN to BSN students, and educational licensure students.These students register in their respective departments. After the first semester mostliberal arts students, pre-nursing students, special needs students, and students whohave yet to declare their major continue to be advised through the Advising Center.Students who are interested in Interdisciplinary Studies also work with an advisor inthe Center. Art, Art History, Business, Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Sociologymajors are assigned advisors in their area of specialization.For registration and other advising services, students need to contact their advisor.Appointments are encouraged. Potential students may also meet with advisors toreceive preliminary information.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

24Student ServicesAcademic ServicesMISSION: To provide a wide range of academic support programs thatfacilitate student success and retention, the Department of Academic Servicestakes a leadership role in developing, integrating, and maintaining centralized,comprehensive academic services on campus.Sr. Cabrini Warpeha WIN(Windows for Intellectual Networking) CenterMISSION: To create an environment focused on increasing student success andretention, The WIN Center will strive to provide academic support services byoffering a place where students and faculty can work together or independentlyaccessing developmental, mentoring, and multi-media technologies thatdeliver supplementary instructional, learning assistant, and training assistantprograms.Academic Services provides free academic support to all currently enrolled Lourdes Collegestudents through the WIN Center.TechnologiesStudents may use both PC and Macintosh computers with Internet access and MicrosoftOffice software (including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, and Word), graphingcalculators, video monitors, scanners, CD and DVD burners, video productiontechnology, and printers (black and white andcolor). A printing fee is charged.Software ProgramsDocumentation software program, self-helpinstructional software programs, SPSS (softwarefor statistical analysis), Uled Video Studio,Kurzweil, Diet Analysis Plus, NutriTrac and otherprograms are available.Tutoring ServicesTutors (for content) and academic coaches (forstudy skills) are available to students currentlytaking courses at Lourdes College. Patrons canschedule for individual or group tutoring. Dropintutoring services are also available. Tutors at theWIN Center include graduate and undergraduatestudents and also professionals.WorkshopsEach semester, workshops are offered in the WIN Center to assist students with various2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services25topics, from general student interest (such as documentation, research tips, writing tips,how to read a text, and improving memory) to a specific series workshops linked withspecific courses. Students may register for any or all of these free workshops.Testing ServicesThe WIN Center provides for standardized tests, proctored make-up tests and tests forstudents who may need academic adjustments. It is the instructor’s prerogative to authorizewhether a student can take make-up tests, the parameters for taking the exam, and thedeadline for completing the test. All tests must be scheduled in advance; it is the student’sresponsibility to schedule a testing time.Support AreasGroup Study: There are 4 group study rooms (8 student capacity) each with a 32” flatscreen/computer monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse. Students (in groups between 2-8students) may schedule the rooms for study times, when available.Online ServicesThe WIN Center has numerous Internet sites on its web page (http:/www.lourdes.edu/WIN-center-resources.htm) to help students in their academic careers. Some of the linksprovide websites to help students with documentation, study skills, writing, and interactivemath practice. Other links provide scholarly sources for literature, nursing, education,social work, theological studies, philosophy, and sociology (criminal justice).Accessibility ServicesMISSION: To improve the educational development of students withdisabilities and to enhance understanding and support within the campuscommunity.The Office of Accessibility Services coordinates academic adjustments for studentswith disabilities. Specific guidelines for determining eligibility for accessibilityservices can be found in the Lourdes College Policy on Accessibility Services,available from the Office of Accessibility Services or on the Lourdes Collegewebsite. To receive academic adjustments, students with disabilities must firstprovide documentation of the disability. The Director notifies the faculty membersof the appropriate adjustments. Students should also discuss the established serviceswith each of their professors.Lourdes College is committed to providing access to its programs and its facilities.Accessibility Services brochures that provide accessibility and parking informationare available at the Welcome Center and the Office of Accessibility Services.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

26Student ServicesAlumni AssociationThe Lourdes College Alumni Association is the official organization of graduatesand certificate/licensure holders of Lourdes. The Alumni Association representsthe strongest lifelong bond between Lourdes College graduates, current students,and the students of tomorrow. The Association provides alumni with anopportunity to remain connected with the College through special events,working with faculty, and networking with students.In addition the Alumni Association works with the Lourdes Student & AlumniConnection (SAC) to foster positive relations between the student body andalumni, as well as promote membership in The Lourdes College AlumniAssociation. The SAC is a place where current leaders gather and new leaders areborn. This organization strives to provide opportunities for current studentsto interact with alumni via programs that feature social, networking, spiritbuilding and fundraising activities. The goal of the SAC is to advance supportof Lourdes College by students and eventually, as graduates, through volunteeringand financial support.Campus MinistryMISSION: To work to enhance the educational experience of the membersof the Lourdes College community by providing opportunities for spiritual,social, and service oriented activities within the context of our CatholicFranciscan identity and mission.Campus Ministry serves the entire College community by calling forth andcoordinating the gifts and talents of students, administration, faculty, and staff.Its goal is to help create a community whose faith is alive, informed, active, andsteeped in the Franciscan tradition. Campus Ministry works to assist students todevelop Gospel values, to reflect these values in their lived experience, to inspire inthem a commitment to community service, and to encourage the development ofleadership skills.The College community is exposed to experiences that explore our rich Catholicand Franciscan historical, social, and religious traditions and is provided with anavenue for understanding and appreciating diverse faith traditions. The departmentcollaborates with others in the College, Sylvania Franciscan, civic, and churchcommunities to provide opportunities to learn from and serve with each other.Campus Ministry invites students of all faith traditions to move “from me to we –from you to us.” The student organization, L.I.N.K. (Linking Interest Need andKnowledge), works closely with Campus Ministry to initiate, communicate, andevaluate activities that reflect the faith & values dimension of Lourdes College.The Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break Team works as an offshoot ofL.I.N.K.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services27Career ServicesMISSION: To create and maintain an educational environment for allstudents and alumni, which compliments, enhances, and supports the broaderacademic mission of Lourdes College. Career Services strives to be proactivein our efforts to assist students with their major and/or career selection, gainrelated work experience, educate/train in job search techniques and processesutilizing a variety of tools, techniques and resources that best fit the learningstyle and needs of the student.Career Services offers individual appointments, campus workshops, and classroomtraining to ensure employment readiness. Students are encouraged to contact theCareer Services office early in their academic career to be properly prepared for lifeafter college. Please call, email or stop by to schedule an appointment.Career Services is located in Saint Clare Hall – SCH 226, and the telephonenumber is 419-824-3704. For additional information please access www.lourdes.edu/career.Counseling ServicesMISSION: Promotes the holistic development of students by providingindividual counseling services and programming that supports students inachieving their personal and academic goals.Lourdes College offers counseling services on a confidential basis for all enrolledstudents. Students can receive one-on-one individual counseling, supportiveservices, and/or information and referral services to community resourcesin areas such as depression; grief and loss; life transitions; managing throughdifficult economic times; divorce; eating disorders; human sexuality; goalsetting; stress management; and, personal health issues, to name a few.Specialized topics are also addressed through classroom presentations, specialevents and programs, information resource displays and group supportservices. Students wishing to set up an individual appointment are requestedto call, e-mail, stop in, or complete a referral form found near the Counselor’soffice location. Students will then be contacted for an appointment. Allindividual counseling services and programming is provided at no charge tostudents.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

28Student ServicesDiversity and Multicultural ServicesMISSION: To foster a sense of awareness, appreciation, advocacy andunderstanding of diverse populations so all members of the Lourdes Collegecommunity feel honored, valued and respected within their unique culturalframeworks.The office of Diversity and Multicultural Services provides programs and activitiesthat educate and promote inclusiveness for the Lourdes College community.Food ServiceCafé Lourdes is located near the Appold Planetarium in Mother Adelaide Hall. Itis open Monday through Thursday during posted hours. A varied menu, featuringboth hot and cold items is provided. Vending machines are located throughout thevarious campus buildings.Health ServicesIn case of an emergency, first contact 911, then call 411. If necessary, referral serviceto a physician or to a hospital will be provided with the understanding that theexpenses will be the responsibility of the student. Students seeking health insuranceare advised to consult local health insurers or contact the Senior AdministrativeAssistant to the Vice President for Student Services for information.HousingThere is no Lourdes College administered student housing. Students who arein need of off-campus housing should contact the Office of Admissions forinformation regarding apartments or view at the housing information posted onadmissions.lourdes.edu. The selection of housing facilities is entirely the choiceof students and/or parents. Students are responsible for abiding by the rules andregulations established by the property manager.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services29I.D. CardLourdes College I.D. cards permit students to use or participate in the following:library and research, the Sr. Cabrini Warpeha WIN Center, fine arts activities(concerts and art shows), the gym and fitness center, and other social and academicfunctions. All students should have a Lourdes College I.D. card, which can beobtained at the Welcome Center.Judicial AffairsThe conduct expected of Lourdes College students is consistent with the statedmission, guiding principles, and Franciscan values of the College. Lourdes Collegestudents should conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the regulationsof the College and the laws of the city, state, and national government(s). Honestyin all academic matters is expected of every student, as well as courtesy to faculty,staff members, other students, and the general public.A full explanation of standards of student conduct is described in the StudentHandbook. Also included in the Handbook is a discussion of students’ rights,privileges, responsibilities, and disciplinary procedures for violation of Collegeregulations. The Handbook is revised annually and accessible to students on theCollege’s website and in hard copy upon request from the Senior AdministrativeAssistant for Student Services. Every student is responsible for knowing andobserving all Lourdes College regulations. Questions concerning student conduct,Lourdes College regulations, or disciplinary procedures should be addressed to theAssistant Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students.Lourdes AlertLourdes Alert is a service provided by the College to deliver a TEXT MESSAGENotice to the campus community. It will be used for emergency notification suchas tornado warnings, personal security and major emergency events. This service isavailable through the Lourdes Web Site – www.Lourdes.edu.This service is an “Opt-In” service and requires a mobile cell phone. Text messagefees may be charged by your personal cell phone carrier.ParkingTo ensure the orderly and safe flow of traffic on campus, specific parking areas aredesignated for student and faculty vehicle parking, including parking for personswith physical disabilities.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

30Student ServicesVehicle Registration and Parking PermitEvery student who operates or expects to operate a motor vehicle on LourdesCollege property must register the vehicle. More than one vehicle may be registered.Parking permits are issued at the Welcome Center and are free of charge.The parking permit must be clearly displayed hanging from the rearview mirror.Approved ParkingStudent parking areas and regulations are posted on campus bulletin boards and inthe Student Handbook, which is easily accessed from the Lourdes College websiteand available in hard copy upon request.PublicationsAtLourdes MagazinePublished quarterly by the Office of College Relations, AtLourdes is available tostudents online under Newsroom at www.lourdes.edu.MyCampus PortalLourdes College’s MyPlace is a campus portal solution that provides students,faculty, and staff with access to their academic and social information all in oneplace. Some of the key features to MyPlace are: single sign on capabilities to Email,Sakai, Banner Self-Service, LiveText; social networking links such as Facebook,MySpace, Flickr; Campus Views; Feedback portlet. Go to https://mycampus.lourdes.edu to log into MyPlace.SecurityLourdes College employs security officers to patrol the parking lots and the Collegeacademic buildings. The security officers can be contacted by campus phone at 411,or 419-517-3861.In case of life-threatening emergencies, faculty, administration, support staff, andstudents are directed to call 911 and then notify Campus Security at 411, who willin turn notify proper administrative personnel.It is the goal of the administration of Lourdes College and the security staff topromote, preserve and deliver feelings of security and safety through qualityservices to the administration, faculty, staff, and students. Safety, security, andcriminal violations should be reported using an incident report form obtainedfrom the Welcome Center, which will be investigated and responded to eitherthrough the student discipline process as described in the Student Handbook, easilyaccessed from the Lourdes College website, or the Sylvania Police Department, asappropriate.The Sylvania Police patrol the campus as part of a routine route and have authorityto arrest as appropriate and as necessary. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable orharassing situation, but you do not consider it to be an emergency, please contactCampus Security at 411.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services31Counseling Services can be contacted by campus phone at 511 or 419 - 885 -3211,ext. 511 for a student who is experiencing emotional distress.Service LearningMISSION: Inspired by our Franciscan values of reverence and service,the Office of Service Learning assists with incorporating service into theLourdes College curriculum in order to enhance student learning and fosterwithin our students a spirit of civic engagement and a commitment to thecommunity.Service Learning is an integration of organized service into the higher educationcurriculum in order to both benefit the community and enhance the student’slearning experience. Through Service Learning, students are involved in experientiallearning with instructor-facilitated reflection. These experiences are typically ina community agency or non-profit organization - always an institution that canbenefit from the student’s volunteer effort.Service Learning has been part of Lourdes College academic programs since thelate nineties. In the Fall of 2002, the Office of Service Learning was created inorder to foster the development of additional projects and to continue allianceswith community institutions. The number of classes offering a service learningcomponent continues to increase and they encompass a variety of academicdisciplines, including Art, Human Values, Sociology, Biology, Nursing, Business,and Theological Studies. The collaboration of enthusiastic faculty, staff, students,and community agencies, helps to ensure the success of the Service Learningprogram at Lourdes College. Lourdes College is a member of Ohio CampusCompact, an alliance that supports student and institutional involvement in serviceand civic engagement.Student Activities and RecreationMISSION: To provide a variety of social, recreational, and educationalopportunities that enrich the overall college experience of students.Participation in these activities and programs encourages teambuildingand leadership development; enhances personal growth and interpersonalrelationships; and challenges students to broaden their consciousness of adiverse community.Students are encouraged to participate in college sponsored activities outside theclassroom to provide a meaningful and well-balanced collegiate experience. Theseactivities may include recreational opportunities in the gym or fitness center forsupporting or fitness programs; involvement in cultural functions such as concertsor performances, coffee houses, social gatherings or diversity programs; or specialevents hosted by the many student organizations on campus. In addition, theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

32Student ServicesCollege offers annual events such as Fall Fest, Sharing the Holiday Spirit, Spike theSpirit volleyball tournaments, and Spring Fling.Student Government AssociationThe Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a formal mechanism for a“student voice” on campus with respect to ideas, issues, and concerns regardingcampus policies, programs, and activities. SGA not only addresses policy issues, butalso sponsors, funds, and coordinates programs that affect the entire student body.SGA is comprised of an executive board, members at large, and representatives fromeach active student organization. Students interested in participating are encouragedto contact the SGA Office at 419-824-3943 or the Director of Student Activitiesand Recreation at 419-517-8870.Student OrganizationsAdmissions Ambassador ClubBiology Student AssociationBlack Student Union (BSU)Drama SocietyEnvironmental ClubEquality Through AwarenesFirst BookLatino Student Union (LSU)Linking Interest Need and Knowledge(L.I.N.K.)LiteratiLourdes College Future EducatorsLourdes College Young DemocratsNon-Traditional Student Union(NTSU)Orbis Ars (World of Art)Phi Beta Lambda (Business)Pre-Art Therapy AssociationPrismSocial Science ClubStudent & Alumni ConnectionStudent Nurses Association (SNA)Young ConservativesZeta Delta Chi (Community ServiceAssociation)In addition, there are a number of honorary organizations for students with highacademic achievement in their respective areas. (see p. )2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Services33TRiO ProgramMISSION: Lourdes College’s TRiO program is committed to providingstudents with personal attention to their academic, cultural, and social needs.The program’s goals include:• Helping members achieve academic success and college degrees.• Assisting members in establishing career direction.• Promoting continued education at the graduate level.• Increasing cultural awareness and enhanced appreciation for the arts.• Encouraging attention to physical well being.• Instilling a sense of social responsibility.• Recognizing individuals’ diverse backgrounds and learning styles.These goals are achieved through a variety of services, including learning andstudy skills enhancement, tutoring, personal and career counseling, mentoring,technology assistance, and cultural awareness opportunities. There is alsocollaboration with faculty and staff in order to create a strong network of supportfor the TRiO students.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

34AdmissionsMission:MISSION: To provide quality personalized service to all who inquire aboutLourdes College. A vital aspect of the Admissions Office staff is to be a guiding,supportive hand through the admissions process, as well as being the initialchannel to opening the doors of the Franciscan mission. With reverence andrespect, we welcome each person into the community that is Lourdes College.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Admissions35Application ProcedureLourdes College accepts applications for all semesters on a continuing basis.1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and the one-time, nonrefundableapplication fee to the Office of Admissions, Lourdes College,6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560 or submit online atwww.admissions.lourdes.edu.2. Arrange for the following documents to be sent directly to the Office ofAdmissions:First-Time College ApplicantsDirect from High School ApplicantsOfficial transcripts from an accredited high school submitted to the Office ofAdmissions.Adult students with no previous college experience (Students who are one yearout from high school graduation.) Official transcripts from an accredited highschool submitted to the Office of Admissions.GED RecipientsThe Official GED certificate with scores needs to be submitted to the Office ofAdmissions to copy. The official certificate with scores will be returned to theapplicant.Homeschool ApplicantsHomeschooled students who have completed their high school program, andwho seek admission to Lourdes College, are required to submit a home-generatedtranscript of the courses (with grades) they have completed. Admission to LourdesCollege will be decided on an individual basis, taking into account the high schoolcurriculum pursued and the grades achieved.Transfer ApplicantsOfficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges, regardless of hourscompleted, earned or attempted, and regardless of cumulative G.P.A. Note: studentswith less than 12 college semester hours (18 quarter hours) are required to submitofficial high school transcripts or GED along with official transcripts from allpreviously attended colleges.International ApplicantsSubmit a completed International Admission Application form with one-time, nonrefundableapplication fee. For first-time college applicants submit an official highschool transcript or record in the applicant’s native language as well as an Englishtranslation signed by a notary public to be true and exact.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

36AdmissionsFor transfer applicants, submit an official transcript or record from all colleges oruniversities attended and high school records in the applicant’s native language aswell as an English translation signed by a notary public to be true and exact AILinternational transcripts must then be sent by the student to World EducationServices (www.wes.org) for an international Academic Credential evaluation at theexpense of the student. All International applicants must complete the TOEFLwith a score of 173+ on the computer version or 500+ on the paper version, or acumulative score of 79 to 80 on the TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test). In addition,verification of enrollment in a Medical Insurance Plan, and a statement of financialresponsibility indicating (in U.S. dollars) the applicant’s ability to cover all costs fora one year period.Notification of AdmissionApplicants will receive a written notification of their admission status within twoweeks after the Office of Admissions has received the necessary transcripts. Someareas of study have special requirements and limited enrollment, and thereforerequire admission into the major in addition to admission to the College.Credit EvaluationThe College’s Registrar completes a credit evaluation for transfer students whenall official transcripts from other regionally accredited colleges have been receivedin the Office of Admissions. A copy of the evaluation is available to the studentthrough the academic advisor. All official international transcripts must be sent,by the student, to World Education Services (www.wes.org) for an internationalAcademic Credential evaluation at the expense of the student.Types of AdmissionRegular AdmissionRegular admission is granted to:First-Time College Applicants• Direct from high school graduates with no prior college experiencewho have:• A minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.• Adult students (students who are one year out from high school graduation)with no prior college experience and who have:• A minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Admissions37• Transfer students who have:• completed, earned or attempted a minimum of 12 college semester hours (18college quarter hours) with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.Only transfer credits from colleges and schools accredited by The HigherLearning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges andSchools (HLC-NCA), or its nationally affiliated equivalent accreditingassociations, will be accepted. The HLC-NCA nationally affiliated accreditingassociations are:• New England Association of Schools and Colleges• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools• Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools• Western Association of Schools and CollegesConditional AdmissionConditional admission may be granted at the discretion of the Director ofAdmissions to:First Time College Applicants• Direct from high school graduates with no prior college experiencewho have:• A high school G.P.A. below 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.• Adults students (students who are one year out from high schoolgraduation) with no prior college experience who have:• A high school G.P.A. below 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.• Individuals who have:successfully completed the GED (General Educational Development Test)• Transfer students who have:• Completed, earned, or attempted a minimum of 12 semester hours (18quarter hours) with a cumulative college G.P.A. below 2.00 on a 4.00 scale,from a college or school accredited by The Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association for Colleges and Schools (or its nationallyaffiliated equivalent accrediting associations, see Regular Admission for list ofassociations). A high school transcript may be requested and reviewedfor proof of past academic success.• Less than 12 college semester hours with a cumulative college G.P.A. below2.00 on a 4.00 scale will be required to submit their high school transcriptin addition to all prior college transcripts to be reviewed for proof of pastacademic success.• Requirements to be fulfilled by Conditional Admission StudentsLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

38Admissions• Take a placement test, i.e. Accuplacer.• Meet with a Lourdes College academic advisor during the time the studentis taking ND 106: College Study Skills and all courses below 100 level Mathand English, i.e. MTH 090, MTH 097, ENG 090, ENG 097 as determinedby placement test or until a G.P.A. of 2.0 is achieved (whichever is longer).• Complete ND 106: College Study Skills in the first semester at LourdesCollege with a grade of C or better by second semester.• Complete necessary below 100 level Math and English coursework within thefirst 15 semester hours at the College.• Not exceed 13 credit hours per semester for the first two semesters at LourdesCollege or as long as a student is a conditional admit.• Contact the academic advisor for referrals if academic difficulty isexperienced.Transient Admission (Guest Student)Transient students must apply for admission to Lourdes College and provide asigned and completed Transient Student Form. This form should verify that thestudent is in good standing at a Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation accredited college (or its nationally affiliated equivalent accreditingassociations). Credits are forwarded to the student’s home school upon the student’srequest to the Office of the Registrar.Admission Prior to High School GraduationHigh school students in a college preparatory program who achieve reasonablesuccess and have completed their sophomore year may be admitted to LourdesCollege. Students follow the same procedures and must meet the same criteria aspost secondary option admission students. High school students must submit to theOffice of Admissions a completed application along with the non-refundable fee,and official high school transcript.Ohio Senate Bill 140 Post Secondary OptionHigh school students in grades 9-12 who meet the Lourdes College criteria forPost-Secondary Options (PSO) enrollment are eligible to participate in the PSOProgram. A student must first meet with his/her high school guidance counselorand follow the application procedure as outlined below.High School Seniors1. Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher.2. Must have a minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.00 in the subject area beingtaken at Lourdes College.3. May attend full-time, not to exceed 16 credit hours per semester.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Admissions39High School Juniors1. Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher.2. Must have a minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.00 in the subject area beingtaken at Lourdes College.3. May enroll in no more than two courses per semester.High School Sophomores1. Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.80 or higher.2. Must have a minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.00 in the subject area beingtaken at Lourdes College.3. May enroll in only one course per semester. One course would be equal to alecture and an accompanying lab.High School Freshmen1. Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 4.00 based on a 4.00 scale.2. Must provide a required letter of recommendation.3. Must have a required interview with the coordinator of the Post SecondaryOption Program.4. May enroll in only one course per semester. One course would be equal to alecture and an accompanying lab.Exceptions to the above policy are at the discretion of the Vice President forAcademic Affairs.Application ProcedureStudents must:• Begin the PSO application process by contacting his/her high school guidancecounselor.• Submit a completed Lourdes College application form.• Send his/her official high school transcript to Lourdes College. This can be donewith the assistance of the high school guidance counselor.• Send required test scores (as listed above) to Lourdes College.• Contact Lourdes College at 419-885-5291 or 1-800-878-3210 ext. 1299 for anyquestions regarding the application process.Upon review of the required information, the applicant will receive an AdmissionDecision Letter.Post Secondary Option Students must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. Failure to do so willresult in a student being ineligible to register for one semester. Exceptions are at thediscretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

40AdmissionsStudents who wish to continue as a regular student after high school graduation arenot required to submit another application, but must submit updated or final highschool transcripts.Non-Degree AdmissionNon-Degree students are students who want to take courses for credit, but are notinterested in earning a degree. Non-Degree applicants must apply for admission toLourdes College and make arrangements to have the documents as indicated forFirst Time College Applicants and Transfer Applicants, (as listed in the ApplicationProcedure) sent to the Office of Admissions. Regular Admission and ConditionalAdmission requirements apply to Non-Degree Admission.Audit StudentsStudents who do not wish to earn college credit need not apply for admission.No permanent record is made of such audits. Audit students go directly to theRegistrar’s Office to register for a course.Applicants Who Do Not RegisterThe files of applicants who have not registered are retained for a period of fouryears. After this period, non-registered applicants must reapply for admission.However, the application fee is a one-time fee and does not need to be paid with asecond Application for Admission.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

41Student FinancesLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

42Student FinancesExpensesTuition and Fees 2009-2010Application Fee (non-refundable).............................................................. $25.00Tuition for all students per credit hour.................................................... $448.00Student General Fee per credit.................................................................. $62.00Art, applied music, education, nursing, biology, chemistry labs..........$40-130.00(Fee varies per discipline/class.)Graduation Fee....................................................................................... $100.00Audit charge for regular student per credit(on a space available basis)....................................................................... $224.00Audit fee for regular student per credit...................................................... $31.00Tuition for senior citizen (60 years) per credit hour................................. $224.00Audit charge for senior citizen (60 years)................................................. $112.00Audit fee for senior citizen (60 years) per credit......................................... $15.50Transcript Fee (same day)............................................................................ $5.00The College strives to maintain charges as published but reserves the right to makeadjustments in tuition and fees as necessitated by the changing costs of operations.Tuition and fees are due and payable by August 20th for Fall semester,and December 20th for Spring. If your tuition cannot be paid in full by theaforementioned dates, then for a $50 fee, short-term installment payments can bemade in the following manner:Fall SemesterSpring SemesterAugust 20 December 20September 20 January 20October 20 February 20November 20 March 20Employer reimbursed students must adhere to one of the above payment plans fortheir first semester. For future semesters, reimbursed students, may opt to pay in fullby the first day of class or continue on the installment payment plan. (If you have abalance for a prior semester, you will not be permitted to register for an upcomingsemester until satisfactory payment arrangements have been made.) All checksshould be made payable to Lourdes College and sent to the Bursar’s Office, LourdesCollege, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, OH 43560. A $30 fee is charged for eachcheck returned for insufficient funds. The College accepts AMEX, Master Card,and Discover for tuition payments. All payments made by credit card will be subjectto a 2.5% convenience fee.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Finances43Tuition fees for credit and audit courses will be discounted 50% for senior citizens,60 years of age or older. The administration reserves the right to implement thispolicy on a space available basis.International students are not admitted to College courses or granted Certificates ofEligibility (Forms I-20 and IAP-66) until documented assurance is filed regardingthe source of funds for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.Students, including international students, who have failed to meet fullfinancial obligations, may have their registration cancelled during the course ofa given semester; succeeding semester registrations may also be cancelled untiltuition and fees are paid in full. The College reserves the right to withhold grades,transcripts, records, and diplomas until all financial obligations to the College havebeen satisfied. The College has the right to forward accounts with unsatisfactorypayment histories to an outside collection agency. Students whose accounts are incollection are responsible for paying all collection costs. Interest of 1% per month isassessed on all delinquent accounts.RefundsA refund of tuition may be claimed in case of withdrawal from the College or fromindividual courses. Students must submit in writing a dated notice of withdrawalto the Registrar’s Office. The amount of any refund will be calculated based on thedate the notice is received by the Registrar. Mere cessation of attendance does notconstitute official withdrawal. Students who discontinue class attendance withoutofficially notifying the Registrar during the refund period will be responsible for thefull amount of tuition.Charges will be made if a student withdraws completely after the semester begins.If a student withdraws Tuition & Fees Charged Tuition & Fees RefundedBefore freeze date 0% 100%After freeze date 100% 0%Freeze Date Information (See pg. 48)Fall 2009.......................... September 9, 2009Spring 2010..................... January 26, 2010• Summer Session and Accelerated Schedule refund information is available in theBursar’s Office.• Verification of Drop/Withdrawal must be on file in the Registrar’s Office.Contact your advisor or the Registrar for proper procedure to follow.• Information regarding the federal government’s policy for return of Title IVFederal Student Aid (if applicable) is available in the Bursar’s Office. If youhave questions or wish to receive a copy of the Title IV refund policy, theBursar’s Office can be reached at (419) 824-3695 or (800) 878-3210, ext. 3695.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

44Student FinancesBookstore PolicyLourdes College Bookstore’s hours are posted outside the store and on thebookstore web site http://lourdes.bkstr.com.For Summer and/or extended hours, students should call the bookstore at419-824-3693 for detailed information.The Bookstore accepts cash, checks (with proper ID), and all major creditcards. Students may not use another person’s (i.e. a spouse or parent’s) creditcard unless they have a signed note from the cardholder accompanying thecredit card. Unsigned credit cards without proper ID will not be accepted.All returns/exchanges must have original receipt with them. Students have oneweek after the start of class, or two days after the purchase, for a full refundon text. New books must be in unmarked and new condition for full credit.For non-text items in new condition (with tags), customers may receive arefund up to 30 days after purchase.For cancelled/dropped classes, students may receive a refund up to onemonth after the first day of class, with a receipt and signed drop slip.Financial AidMISSION: Seeks to support the goals, mission, and values of the College as awhole, encompassing that of the Sisters of St. Francis. The Office will becomea mechanism of empowerment, not enablement, for students. The Office willact strictly within the scope of regulatory guidelines, to provide assistance tostudents and their families in meeting the financial costs and responsibilitiesassociated with obtaining a Lourdes College Catholic liberal arts education,rooted in Franciscan values.To be eligible for Federal Student Aid, a person must be admitted as a regular orconditional admit student with a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent,or be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State of Ohio.If a student is beyond the age of compulsory attendance, but does not have ahigh school diploma or its recognized equivalent, yet has received aid at a priorinstitution on the basis of an Ability-to-Benefit Test, the person should notify boththe Admissions & Financial Aid Offices for further determination.All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), regardless of family income. Thereare grants and scholarships available, which are not based on income. The FAFSAmust be filed annually, as soon as possible after January 1 for the next academicyear. Applications may be completed on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Most typesof aid are available to both full and part-time students. Visit the Financial Aidsection of the Lourdes College website, www.lourdes.edu, or contact the LourdesFinancial Aid Office for a complete list of financial aid opportunities and awardingrequirements. The following types of financial aid are available at Lourdes College:2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Finances45GrantsGrants are a type of gift-aid that does not have to be repaid. State and federalgrants are awarded to students who have not yet completed their first bachelor’sdegree.• Federal Pell Grant: The Pell Grant is a Federal, need-based award givento students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have notearned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Eligibility is based on theExpected Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by the FAFSA, andthe student’s enrollment.• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): TheSEOG is a Federal, need-based grant awarded to Pell-eligible students.Schools receive a limited amount of SEOG funds which are awarded whilefunds are available.ScholarshipsScholarships are a type of gift-aid that does not have to be repaid. LourdesCollege awards dozens of different scholarships each year. Please review availablescholarships at the Financial Aid section of www.lourdes.edu. Students are alsonotified through their Lourdes email address of outside scholarships as the office isinformed.LoansLoans are a type of self-help aid that must be repaid. Contact the Financial AidOffice for application, awarding, and repayment details.• Federal Stafford Loans: These loans are part of the Federal Direct LoanProgram, which helps students to pay part of their educational expensesby borrowing directly from a lending institution. Stafford Loans may beused for educational expenses only. Stafford Loans have low interest rates.It is important to remember that the amount borrowed will determine themonthly repayment amount once repayment begins. For moreinformation on these loans including interest and repayment go towww.direct.ed.gov\student.• Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan: The Subsidized Stafford Loan isawarded based on financial need. While a student is attending college atleast half time, the Federal government pays the loan interest. Repaymenton the loan begins six months after a student graduates, leaves school, ordrops below half-time enrollment.• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: The Unsubsidized Stafford Loandoes not require demonstrated financial need. Under this program,students are charged interest while attending college. Students may paythe interest or delay it until payment of the principle begins six monthsLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

46Student Financesafter graduation, or when enrollment drops below half-time (6 hours). Ifrepayment of the interest is chosen while the student is attending at leasthalf-time, the student must contact the lender to arrange a paymentschedule.• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan):This loan allows parents of dependent students to borrow up to thecost of attendance less other aid received. Repayment begins 60 daysafter the last disbursement check is issued. Eligibility is determined basedon credit worthiness as determined by the lender.• Federal Perkins Loan: The Perkins Loan is awarded based on financialneed and fund availability. The Perkins Loan is a low-interest (5%)loan for undergraduate and graduate students. Repayment begins ninemonths after the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time(6 hours) enrollment.• John Martin Loan: This loan is awarded to business majors withfinancial need. The maximum annual award is $4,000 with an interest rateof 6%. Repayment and interest begins six months after the studentgraduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time (6 hours) enrollment.• Charles E. Schell Loan: This loan is awarded based on financial need totraditional age students (ages 18 to 25) who are residents of Ohio,Kentucky, or West Virginia. The maximum annual award is $4,000 withan interest rate of 0%. Repayment begins six months after the studentgraduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time (6 hours) enrollment.• Alternative Loans: Lenders provide a wide variety of student loan options.Most loans require a credit check, proof of income, and/or cosigners.Alternative loan interest rates and repayment terms are set anddetermined by the lender. You may choose any lender you prefer. A lendercomparison tool is available on Lourdes financial aid website.• Federal College Work-Study Program: This program providesemployment opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students withfinancial need. Lourdes College offers a limited number of on-campuspositions. FWS earnings are not considered when completing theFAFSA in the following year and therefore may increase financial aideligibility.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Student Finances47Satisfactory Academic ProgressRecipients of federal student aid are expected to meet the Lourdes CollegeSatisfactory Academic Progress Criteria. Failure to do so may result in denial offederal financial aid funds. The policy requires that aid recipients satisfactorilycomplete a percentage of courses attempted, complete a degree program in areasonable amount of time, and achieve and maintain a cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.0 or higher (for Undergraduate students) by their fourth standardsemester of attendance.A formal review of each recipient’s academic transcript for the entire time theindividual has been enrolled at Lourdes College is conducted at least once per year.Programs Governed by this PolicyThe Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant,Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Student Loans (includes Federal PLUSloans), and Federal Work-Study Program are governed by the Satisfactory AcademicProgress Policy.Minimum Cumulative Credit Hour CompletionFinancial aid recipients must satisfactorily complete a minimum percentage ofcredit hours attempted (details are available in the Financial Aid Office). Coursesare not satisfactorily completed if a grade of F, FA, I, U, UA, AU, or W is assigned.Every semester for which a student registers is evaluated, including those in whichthe student did not receive federal financial aid.Reinstatement of Financial Aid EligibilityStudents who do not maintain satisfactory academic progress shall lose theireligibility for financial aid and may only regain eligibility by eliminating allsatisfactory progress deficiencies at their own expense or by appealing theirsatisfactory academic progress status.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

48Student FinancesFreeze Date InformationOn the dates provided below, enrollment on that particular day will determine theamount of aid a student will be awarded. Therefore any enrollment changes mustbe completed with your advisor the day before these dates.Fall 2009......................... .September 9, 2009Spring 2010.................... .January 26, 2010You must be registered and in-attendance for all the courses in the applicablesemester that you wish to use financial aid. If you are not, you will NOT receivefinancial aid for those courses, this includes part-of-term course registration (Q andL terms).For courses that do not start until later in the semester (part-of-term), you mustbe registered for the course(s) if you wish to receive aid for it. If you register for apart-of-term course, receive aid based on that enrollment, and then do not attend,your aid will be adjusted and you may end up owing the College money. If you arenot enrolled for a course as of the freeze date, and later register for a part-of-termcourse, you will NOT receive financial aid for it. Freeze dates for semesters notpublished above can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

AcademicPolicies & Procedures49Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

Academic Policies & Procedures51Transfer of Credits from Other Regionally AccreditedInstitutionsCredit is awarded for courses that are substantially equivalent to Lourdes Collegecourses and when such credits are documented by an official transcript from theinstitution and when the credits carry a C (2.0) grade or higher. Students in anydegree program must earn a minimum of 25% of the total credit hours requiredin that program at Lourdes College. Courses earned through Prior Learning(as described below) do not count toward this 25%. The maximum number ofcredit hours from two-year institutions of higher education that will be acceptedby Lourdes College will be 50% of the total credit hours required in the specificprogram pursued. Additional credits in the nursing completion program may beaccepted. Articulation agreements in place are exempted from this policy. Themaximum number of credit hours from four-year institutions of higher educationthat Lourdes College will accept is 75% of the total credit hours required in thespecific program pursued.Prior LearningLourdes College’s Prior Learning Program provides a means for obtaining academiccredit for college-level learning that is achieved outside of a regionally accreditedinstitution of higher education. Under one umbrella, the Prior Learning Programconsiders the awarding of credit through:• Testing Sponsored by the College Board (with a maximum of 30 credits for abachelor’s degree and maximum of 15 credits for an associate’s degree).• The Experiential Learning Program (with a maximum of 25 credits for abachelor’s degree and a maximum of 10 for an associate’s degree.• Non-Collegiate Sponsored Learning Programs (with a maximum of 20 creditsfor a bachelor’s degree and a maximum of 10 for an associate’s degree).Qualifying students seeking a bachelor’s degree may be awarded up to 45 totalcredits through prior learning. Qualifying students seeking an associate’s degree maybe awarded a maximum of 20 total credits.Testing Sponsored by The College BoardLourdes College participates in two programs sponsored by The College Board: theAdvanced Placement Program (AP) and the College Level Examination Program(CLEP).Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

52Academic Policies & ProceduresAdvanced PlacementLourdes College participates in the Advanced Placement Program sponsored by theCollege Board, a national organization. Qualified high school students who achieveappropriate scores on the AP examinations may be eligible for college credit andadvanced standing. This can accelerate one’s progress toward a degree. Check withan advisor.Advanced Placement (AP) CreditLourdes College SHSubject Examination Score Course Equivalent AwardedArt History 4 or 5 ART 141 3 s.h.Biology 3, 4, or 5 BIO 201 & 202 6 s.h.Language & Composition 4 or 5 ENG 101 3 s.h.Language & Literature 5 ENG 101 & 200 6 s.h.French and Spanish 3 FRN/SPA 101 & 102 6 s.h.4 or 5 FRN/SPA 101, 102, 12 s.h.201, 202Geography 3, 4, or 5 GEO 250 3 s.h.History, American 3 or 4 HST 122 3 s.h.5 HST 121 & 122 6 s.h.History, European 3, 4, or 5 HST 104 3 s.h.History, World 3, 4, or 5 HST 104 3 s.h.Mathematics Calculus AB 3, 4, or 5 MTH 135 4 s.h.Mathematics Calculus BC 3, 4, or 5 MTH 135 4 s.h.MTH 135 & 1366 s.h.Political ScienceAmerican 3, 4, or 5 PLS 122 3 s.h.Psychology 3 PSY 110 3 s.h.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures53College Level Examination (CLEP)CLEP testing service is provided for Lourdes College students and prospectivestudents. Lourdes College’s CLEP testing schedule is posted in the Registrar’s Officeand in the semester class schedule. Registration for CLEP exams is done in theRegistrar’s Office.Students wishing to obtain college credit for knowledge acquired by means otherthan previous college course work may apply for either General Examinations orSubject Examinations. CLEP General Examinations are objective tests that measurecollege-level achievement in five basic areas of the liberal arts: English composition,humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. CLEP SubjectExaminations are designed to measure the knowledge and achievement usuallycovered in specific college courses.Lourdes College awards credits as recommended by the College EntranceExamination Board for each Subject Examination passed at the 33rd percentile orhigher, and credit is also granted for General Examinations. Subject areas include:accounting, macroeconomics, microeconomics, business law, management,marketing, information systems and computer applications, composition, literature,French, history, college algebra, calculus, American government, psychology,sociology and Spanish.CLEP Credits Policies1. Students may take advantage of CLEP testing anytime during their coursework at Lourdes College. CLEP tests may not be taken for any courses forwhich a student already has college credit.2. The transcript of the student who has been awarded credit through CLEPwill carry the notation “X” in the grade column.3. Grades will not be recorded for CLEP; therefore, students’ grade pointaverages will not be affected.4. A per-hour transcripting fee is charged per credit hour awarded.Experiential Learning CreditLourdes College’s Experiential Learning Program makes it possible for students todocument prior college-level learning achieved outside of the classroom.Policies and Procedures1. Admission to Lourdes College is required.2. All candidates for potential credit through experiential learning mustregister for the course ND 200 Portfolio Development.• To receive credit for the course and to qualify for the assessmentprocess, all students who enroll in the course are expected to complete aportfolio.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

54Academic Policies & Procedures• The completion of the portfolio, however, does not guarantee that thestudent will receive academic credits for their non-college learning.• Academic credits are awarded when the portfolio contains evidence thatmeets four assessment criteria:• directness• authenticity• breadth• quality3. All students must complete an experiential learning portfolio.• Upon successful completion of a portfolio, a grade of “S” (Satisfactory)and one semester hour of credit are recorded on the student’s permanenttranscript for ND 200. This credit can be applied in an elective area.• Failure to successfully complete the portfolio merits the grade of “U”(Unsatisfactory) for ND 200. No credit is granted.• Usually, the student completes the portfolio while in the PortfolioDevelopment Course, or shortly thereafter. The College’s standardpolicy on incomplete grades is in effect.• The completed portfolio must be presented for assessment at least12 months prior to the anticipated date of graduation.4. Experiential learning credit will be granted for learning experiences(outcomes) that match or parallel the content of a college course in therelevant subject.5. Credits earned through the Experiential Learning Program are entered onthe student’s transcript with the course title, number, and credit hoursawarded. No grade or quality points are recorded. Such courses will beidentified in the grade column by the designation “Z.”6. Grades will not be recorded for experiential learning credits; therefore,students’ grade point averages will not be affected.7. Lourdes College will not award credit more than once for the same bodyof learning.• Transcripts from other institutions, as well as documentation from othersources of extra institutional learning, will be cross-checked.8. Fees will be charged as follows:• Assessment Processing Fee. Fee paid by all students who submit aportfolio for the assessment process.• Fee for experiential learning credit. Fee paid by students who have beenawarded credit through the assessment process. Fee equals one-half theresident credit charge for courses at Lourdes College during theacademic year in which the student completed a portfolio. No general2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures55fee is added to the charge for credits earned through experientiallearning.• Assessment-processing fee, and fee for experiential learning credit arenot refundable.• All fees are charged at the completion of the assessment process.9. The completed portfolio becomes the property of Lourdes College.Students are encouraged to make a copy of their portfolio and retain it.10. Lourdes College will provide a Verification Form which students willcomplete, have notarized and include in the portfolio.Non-Collegiate Sponsored Learning ProgramsLourdes College believes it is sound educational practice to grant academic creditfor quality educational programs conducted by non-collegiate organizations,provided the courses are at the college level and appropriate to an individual’seducational program.Lourdes College participates in a number of programs that recommend academiccredit for non-collegiate sponsored learning. Among the recommendations followedare those of the Program on Non-Collegiate-Sponsored Instruction of the AmericanCouncil on Education’s Office of Educational Credit and Credentials, and theDefense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).RegistrationStudents may register for classes with their advisor during the registration periods aspublished in the general catalog and on all semester and summer session schedules.A student wishing to register for more than 18 credit hours must obtain writtenapproval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs prior to registration. Astudent may not register for a class after the closing registration date. Classes areformed on the basis of initial enrollment. The College reserves the right to cancelclasses for which a sufficient number of students are not enrolled.Registration Procedure1. Initially, and only once, all students earning credit must be officiallyadmitted to Lourdes College by the Office of Admissions.2. Each student must meet with his/her advisor where registration willtake place.3. Fees and tuition are paid in the Bursar’s Office in St. Clare Hall.4. I.D. cards are obtained or validated at the Welcome Center.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

56Academic Policies & ProceduresChange of Schedule for Drop, Add, Audit, or WithdrawalChanges in registration are initiated with the student’s advisor. After classes havestarted, all changes of classes must be made in writing on the Drop/Add Formobtained in the Advising Center or advisor’s office. Students must obtain thesignatures of both advisor and instructor as official approval of the change and asevidence that possible alternatives and consequences were discussed. The completedDrop/Add Form must be returned to the Registrar’s Office. Before dropping a class,students receiving financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Advisors todetermine the financial implications of changing their class load.The freeze date (see Freeze DateInformation on p. 48) marks thepoint in the semester when a studentis charged for all classes on his/herschedule. At this point, eliminatinga course(s) from a student’s schedulerequires a withdrawal. This withdrawalis recorded on the student’s transcriptbecause the college considers the classas having been attempted. The studentis charged in full for the class eventhough the class will not be completed.Withdrawals from courses may be requested through the Monday two weeksprior to the final examinations and are initiated with an official Drop/Add Formobtained from the Advising Center or advisor’s office. Official withdrawal requiressubmission of the official Drop/Add Form to the Registrar’s Office. Mere cessationof attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. The final date forwithdrawal is specified in the calendar found in the semester schedule of classes.Students who audit a class receive no credit and are required to take noexaminations. Students registering for a course for credit may change their status tothat of auditor until mid-semester. The reverse is also true. Only one such change ispermitted.Official withdrawal will be recorded on the student’s record with W for a grade,which is not calculated in the student’s grade point average.Change of Personal InformationChanges of name, address, or telephone number may be accomplished in two ways:1) A student may fill out an official form obtained through his or her advisor; or2) A student may access and change this information through the LourdesCollege web page.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures57Academic HonorsThe Dean’s ListAt the end of each semester, full-time students who have earned a grade pointaverage of 3.50 or above are placed on the Dean’s List.The Honors ListAt the end of each semester, part-time students who have maintained an averageof 3.50 or better while carrying 6-11 semester hours of study are placed on theHonors List.Graduation HonorsGraduation honors are awarded for performance in courses taken at LourdesCollege as measured by the cumulative grade point average. Degrees are conferredwith the following honors:Associate Degrees:Bachelor Degrees:With Honors 3.50 - 4.00 Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.69Magna Cum Laude 3.70 - 3.89Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00Pi Lambda ThetaPi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional associationin education that honors excellence and fosters leadership skills and intellectualvalues. Membership is open to advanced teacher education students andeducation professionals who meet specific academic requirements or have achievedcertification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Pi Alpha ThetaPi Alpha Theta is the national history honorary society. The purpose of the societyis to promote an understanding of and appreciation for the study of history.Students meeting the standards for membership are eligible for induction intoLourdes College’s Alpha Lambda Nu Chapter.Sigma Theta Tau InternationalSigma Theta Tau International is the honor society for nursing. The Zeta ThetaChapter-at-Large consists of nursing students and graduates from Lourdes College,Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, and The University of Toledo. The purposeof the organization is to facilitate leadership development and scholarly supportwithin the practice of nursing. Induction is by invitation only. Qualificationsinclude superior scholastic achievement, professional leadership, and/or markedachievement in the field of nursing.Kappa Gamma PiKappa Gamma Pi is the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society.Membership, which is limited to not more than ten percent of the graduating class,is based on scholarship, leadership, and service. Members are selected not only forrecognition of past accomplishments but also in anticipation of future service.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

58Academic Policies & Procedures2009-10Phi AlphaPhi Alpha is a national honor society for social work students who have attainedexcellence of scholarship and distinction of achievement. Students meeting thestandards of membership are eligible for induction into Lourdes’ Delta AlphaChapter.Theta Alpha KappaTheta Alpha Kappa is a national honor society for theologians and students intheological studies. Students who meet the academic standards set by the society areeligible for induction, which is by invitation only. The local chapter of Theta AlphaKappa is designated as Alpha Alpha Theta.Academic Probation and DismissalA student will be placed on academic probation status if their cumulative gradepoint average falls below the established minimum standards of academic progressas outlined below:Credit Hours Attempted Cumulative Grade Point Average12 credit hours or less 1.5013-24 credit hours 1.8025 credit hours or more 2.00Academic ProbationAcademic probation begins with a written warning from the Associate Deanof Advising and Academic Services to a student whose scholastic record isunsatisfactory, that continued failure to meet academic standards will result indismissal from the College.When placed on academic probation, a student is required to:• Seek academic counseling from their advisor.• Raise their grade point average to the minimum standard during theprobationary period, usually the succeeding semester.Failure to achieve the academic standards of Lourdes College as stated above afterone semester of probation will result in academic suspension.Academic Probation PetitionA student who has demonstrated improvement in academic standing during theprobationary period but has not met the established minimum requirement may,upon the recommendation of the advisor, submit a written Petition for ProbationExtension to the Associate Dean of Advising and Academic Services to continueprobationary status for one additional semester. The petition will be reviewed andaction decided by the Associate Dean of Advising and Academic Services. Studentshave the right to appeal the denial of a probation extension by following theLourdes College Academic Suspension Appeal Process. (See pg. 60)Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures59Academic Probation ExtensionA student who has been granted an extension of the probation status must raisetheir overall grade point average to the minimum acceptable standard as statedabove. In addition, the student must fulfill three further requirements within thefirst semester of reinstatement:1. Complete Lourdes College study skills course with a grade of C (2.0) or better(unless previously successfully completed at Lourdes College).2. Develop a Probation Contract with the Associate Dean of Advising andAcademic Services and/or with student’s academic advisor.3. Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for that semester’s work.Students who do not achieve a semester G.P.A. of at least 2.0 in the semester ofacademic probation extension will automatically be suspended without theright to appeal.Academic ReinstatementA student who has been suspended from the College for low scholarship may notapply for reinstatement until a semester has elapsed. At this time a written Requestfor Reinstatement to the Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Services maybe submitted. The Associate Dean for Advising and Academic Services makes thedetermination regarding reinstatement. A student has the right to appeal the denialof reinstatement by following the Lourdes College Academic Suspension AppealProcess. (See pg. 60)Upon reinstatement, the student will be on probation and must:1. Raise the overall grade point average to the minimum acceptable standard asstated above.2. Develop a suspension Contract with the Associate Dean of Advising andAcademic Services with input from the student’s advisor.3. The Associate Dean of Advising and Academic Services must attest to thestudent’s successful completion of the terms of the Suspension Contract.Failure to achieve these requirements will result in academic dismissal.Academic DismissalFailure to achieve a semester G.P.A. of 2.0 or better for the reinstated semester and/or not carrying through with the terms of their Suspension Contract will result inacademic dismissal.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

60Academic Policies & Procedures2009-10Academic Suspension Appeal ProcessWith the approval of the Associate Dean of Advising and Academic Services, astudent who is appealing a denial of a probation extension may continue as astudent while the appeal is under consideration.A student denied a request for probation extension and/or request for reinstatementfor academic reasons may appeal the decision to the Vice President for AcademicAffairs (VPAA) in writing stating the basis of the appeal not later than 10 workingdays following receipt of written notification of the denial for a request for aprobation extension or reinstatement. The VPAA will appoint an Appeal ReviewCommittee with a minimum of three faculty members.The student will be requested to present her/his position and supporting evidenceat a hearing of the Appeal Review Committee within 5 working days of the VPAAreceiving the notice of appeal. The student may invite his/her academic advisor tojoin him/her at the hearing. Neither the student nor the Appeal Review Committeemay have legal counsel present during the hearing. The Committee may alsoconsult with the student’s academic advisor and other appropriate faculty in makingits recommendation.The Committee will make a written recommendation to the VPAA within 5working days of the hearing. The VPAA may then elect to interview the student.Neither the student nor the VPAA may have legal counsel present during theinterview. The decision of the VPAA shall be rendered to the student in writingwithin 5 working days following receipt of the Appeal Review Committee’srecommendation or within 5 days after meeting the student.If, because of unforeseen circumstances, the above timeline cannot be met byLourdes College personnel, the student will be notified. If, because of unforeseencircumstances, the above timeline cannot be met by the student, the student mustcontact the VPAA to apply for an extension before a deadline. At any step in theprocess, once the student’s deadline has lapsed without the student taking the nextstep, the appeal is considered officially withdrawn by the student.The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the matter is final.Re-Admission after Dismissal PolicyA student who has been academically dismissed can request readmission after a five(5) year waiting period. During this waiting period, a student must attend anotheraccredited institution of higher education and achieve at least a 2.0 semester G.P.A.for at least 12 semester hours in one academic year. After five (5) years, a dismissedstudent who wants to register for classes must submit a written petition to theAssociate Dean for Advising and Academic Services. This petition should includesteps the student will take to be successful and an explanation of what has changedin his/her life to make his/her academic success possible. A student must alsoprovide an official transcript from an accredited institution demonstrating successachieved during the five (5) year waiting period.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures61Re-admission (RA) approval –A student will be readmitted as conditional admitstatus. The student will need to develop a Readmission Contract with the AssociateDean of Advising and Academic Services.Previous academic record: Any courses in which a student has received a C (2.0)or higher would remain on the transcript and in the overall G.P.A. calculations. Anycourses in which a student has received a C- (1.67) or lower would remain on thetranscript designated with a specific code AF (Academic Forgiveness), but would beexcluded from the overall G.P.A., earned hours and attempted hours. Any and allprogram required courses excluded under academic forgiveness must be successfullyrepeated to obtain credit. (Students who have attempted a course twice and are thengranted academic forgiveness for the course are allowed to retake the course onlyONE MORE TIME after readmission.)The new overall G.P.A. will be used for determining eligibility and/or probationfor acceptance into a program and for further calculations of the student’s overallG.P.A.A re-admitted student must take a minimum of six (6) and no more than twelve(12) credits and obtain at least a 2.0 semester G.P.A. for each of two consecutivesemesters that they are admitted. Failure to do so will result in permanent dismissal(PD).Academic Forgiveness can only be granted once.If re-admission is denied, a student will have the right to appeal the decision to theVice President for Academic Affairs, following the Academic Suspension AppealProcess (See pg. 60).Academic GrievanceA student who believes that an error or injustice (e.g., regarding a grade) hasoccurred in an academic course should contact the instructor about the issue assoon as possible. Most often, the problem can be quickly resolved. (If, as in theexample, there is a grade change, the instructor will notify the Registrar in writing.)In situations where the student is dissatisfied with the response of the instructor,the student may appeal to the Department Chairperson. In this case, the AcademicGrievance Tracking Form should be used (available from the instructor). If thequestion is still not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, the student may appeal tothe Dean of the appropriate school. If resolution is not obtained in discussion withthe Dean, the student may appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Thedecision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the matter is final.In the event that a student wishes to appeal a final grade in a course, the student hasfive (5) working days after the beginning of the next semester (that is, the semesterafter the contested grade was assigned) to appeal the final grade to the instructor.If a student does not begin the appeal process within this time frame, the studentloses the ability to appeal the grade. In the event that the instructor is not available(e.g. an adjunct instructor who is no longer on campus) the student may begin theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

62Academic Policies & Proceduresappeal with the Department Chairperson and follow the process described above.It will then become the Chairperson’s task to contact the instructor in question.If the contested grade was awarded in the Spring semester, the student has five (5)working days after the beginning of the following Fall semester to begin the appealprocess. The grievance process must be completed by the end of the 15th weekfrom when the formal grievance was filed.Academic HonestyA goal of Lourdes College is to engage students in an honest and dynamic searchfor truth. Academic honesty is a hallmark of such a quest. Accordingly, studentsare expected and encouraged to engage in all aspects of their academic studies inan honest and ethical manner. Should instances of academic dishonesty arise, thefollowing policies and procedures will be in force.I. Definition: Academic dishonesty is unethical behavior, which in any wayviolates the standards of scholarly conduct. It includes such behaviors as cheatingon assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, submitting the same or essentiallythe same papers for more than one course without the consent of all instructorsconcerned, misappropriating library materials, or the destroying of or tamperingwith computer files. Also included in academic dishonesty is knowingly orintentionally helping another violate any part of this policy.Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work/ideas as one’s own such assubmitting a paper written by someone else, failing to give credit to sources (books,articles, websites, and interview sources) in research papers, verbatim use of quoted(must have quotation marks or indentation), paraphrased, or summarized materialwithout appropriate in source citation and bibliographic attribution. It is the policyof this academic community to invoke sanctions against students who violate thesestandards of academic honesty or who engage in academically dishonest behavior.II. Sanctions: Faculty members who suspect a student of academic dishonestymay resolve the problem directly with the student. In cases where culpability issubstantiated or admitted, the sanction may include failure of the course as wellas other sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College.When a student is sanctioned, the faculty member must report the incident inwriting to that faculty members’ Department Chairperson. A copy of the reportwill be sent to the Dean of the School and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.A student who has been sanctioned for more than one incident of academicdishonesty may receive additional sanctions as deemed appropriate by the VicePresident for Academic Affairs, including, but not limited to, suspension ordismissal from Lourdes College.III. Appeals Procedure: The student has 5 working days after notificationof the sanction to appeal to the instructor. The instructor has 5 working daysto render a decision on the appeal. If unsatisfied, the student has 5 workingdays after notification of the instructor’s decision to appeal the sanction to theinstructor’s Department Chair. The Department Chair has 5 working days to2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures63render a decision on the appeal. If still unsatisfied, the student has 5 working daysafter the notification of the Chair’s decision to appeal the sanction to the Dean ofthe faculty member’s school. The Dean has 5 working days to render a decision. Ifstill unsatisfied, the student has 5 working days after the notification of the Dean’sdecision to appeal the sanction to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The VicePresident for Academic Affairs has 5 working days to render a decision, which isfinal. All steps of the appeal and responses must be in writing. If any deadline for adecision on the appeal is unmet, with the exception of that by the Vice President forAcademic Affairs, the student may make the appeal to the next person in the process.Policies and ProceduresBackground ChecksSome majors require clinical or field experiences to complete the major, andstudents must have a satisfactory criminal background check to participate in theclinical or field experiences. For more information, students should contact theiradvisor.Closing the College for Inclement WeatherIf classes are canceled because of inclement weather or for some other reason,announcements will be made on the local radio/television stations. A listing of theradio/television stations appears in the Student Handbook, which is easily accessedfrom the Lourdes College website. Class cancellations due to inclement weather willalso appear on the home page of the website at www.lourdes.edu.Declaration of Candidacy - CommencementLourdes College has one formal commencement held in May. To graduate, studentsmust file an Application for Graduation Form in the Registrar’s Office. Theapplication requires the signature of the student’s advisor and the attachment of theadvisor’s Degree Audit Sheet. Graduation fees must be paid at the Bursar’s Officeprior to submitting the application to the Registrar.Students must have completed all academic requirements for their degree beforethey will be able to graduate and participate in the commencement ceremony.Students completing all requirements in the Fall, Summer, or Spring semesterswill participate in the May ceremony. Students receiving degrees are encouragedto participate in the commencement exercises. Each candidate is assessed a fee forexpenses, regardless of participation.E-mail PolicyStudents are required to use their Lourdes College e-mail accounts for e-mailcommunication with the College faculty and staff. If a student uses another e-mailaccount to submit an assignment, the student does so at her or his own risk. Shouldthe document fail to arrive for whatever reason, the student is accountable for aLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

64Academic Policies & Proceduresmissing assignment, subject to the terms of the individual instructor’s syllabus.Under no circumstances should faculty or staff be transmitting FERPA-protectedinformation to students via any e-mail account other than the student’s Lourdese-mail account.Grade ChangeThe instructor must make a request for a change of grade by completing the“Change of Grade” form available in the Registrar’s Office. The “Change of Grade”form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office no later than one semester,excluding summer sessions, after the end of the semester for which the originalgrade was recorded. All grade changes may be subject to review by the VicePresident for Academic Affairs.Institutional Review Board (IRB)Federal law requires that any project, survey or thesis involving the use of humansubjects for data collection must be approved by the Institutional Review Board(IRB) before the beginning of the study. Students engaged in research must firstreceive approval from their Research Mentor and then submit their project to theIRB for review and approval.Military DutyIn the event that currently enrolled students are called upon to serve on activemilitary duty by the United States Government, said students would be affordedcredit for tuition and fees. A copy of the student’s call-up letter must be presentedand filed with appropriate officials of the institution.Repeating CoursesStudents who wish to repeat a course must inform the Registrar at the time ofregistration. Students will receive only the credit and quality points from the mostrecent registration. Although the grade first earned will remain on the record, it willnot be counted in the grade point average.For example: First time: MUS 112 E (E = excluded from G.P.A.)Repeated: MUS 112 I (I = included in G.P.A.)All courses may only be repeated once. To determine whether a course may berepeated, a student who does not withdraw from a class prior to the financial aid“freeze date” is considered to have “taken” the course.Responsible AttendanceStudents are expected to attend class regularly. On the first day a class meets theinstructors inform students of individual definitions of satisfactory attendance.A student who judges that absence from a class session is necessary must assumeresponsibility for the decision. It is the student’s responsibility, not the instructor’s,to arrange to make up work due to absence; the instructor is not obliged to permit2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Academic Policies & Procedures65a student to make up class tests missed through absence. Assignments are due ondates designated regardless of absence, unless the instructor grants extensions.Students who fail to attend class prior to the published “freeze date” will beautomatically dropped from class by the Registrar’s Office.Scale of ScholarshipAt the end of the semester, instructors submit letter grades to indicate the quality ofstudents’ work in a course. Semester and cumulative grade point averages (G.P.A.)are computed at the end of each semester. The grade point average is determinedby the ratio of the total number of quality points received to the total number ofcredits attempted. Only grades earned at Lourdes College will be used in computingthe cumulative grade point average. Credits accepted from other institutions as partof the student’s program are transferred to the student’s permanent record withoutgrades or quality points. Quality points for each semester of credit are assignedaccording to the following system.Grade AchievementQuality Points Per HourA = Superior quality 4.00A- = Slightly less than superior quality 3.67B+ = Slightly more than high quality 3.33B = High quality 3.00B- = Slightly less than high quality 2.67C+ = Slightly more than average quality 2.33C = Average 2.00C- = Slightly less than average quality 1.67D+ = Above passing, but below average quality 1.33D = Passing, but below average quality 1.00D- = Passing, but barely above failing .67F = Failing, no credit but hours calculated into gradepoint average .00FA = Failure due to lack of attendance, no credit buthours calculated into grade point average .00S = Satisfactory (credit but no effect on G.P.A.)U = Unsatisfactory (no credit earned, no effect on G.P.A.)UA = Unsatisfactory due to lack of attendance (no credit earned,no effect on G.P.A.)I = Incomplete (no credit earned)AU = Audit (no credit earned)W = Withdrawn (official withdrawal from course by student)Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

66Academic Policies & ProceduresXZ= Credit by examination= Experiential LearningCredits earned in the Lourdes College Experiential Learning Program aretranscribed without grades or quality points and designated with the letter Z in thegrade column.The grade of I (Incomplete) is given to students at the end of a semester after theyhave made arrangements with the instructor to complete the work of the course.Assignment of the grade of I may be given only when a substantial portion of thework in a course has been satisfactorily completed. No student has a right to thisgrade and it is given only at the discretion of the instructor. An I grade that is notconverted to another grade before the end of the next semester (summer sessionexcluded) becomes an F. Students are not permitted to withdraw from any coursefor which an I grade has been issued.Students who receive federal financial aid should review the Lourdes CollegeSatisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Students who receive federal financial aidare expected to satisfactorily complete all courses for which they register. Coursesin which an I grade is received have not been satisfactorily completed. Students areencouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office to have their individual transcriptsreviewed.The semester grades are mailed to students. Grades are withheld when studentshave not met all financial obligations to the College.TranscriptsIn accord with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Collegeissues a transcript of grades earned at Lourdes College only when the studentrequests it in writing. Transcripts should be requested two days in advance of actualdate needed. Requests should be directed to the Registrar. The transcript may bewithheld if the applicant has not met all financial obligations to the College. Acopy of a transcript of grades earned at another institution will not be released byLourdes College.There are two types of transcripts: official copies and unofficial copies. An officialcopy (with the school seal) is mailed upon request to other schools, employers,etc. An unofficial transcript is a student’s personal copy and it will be stampedunofficial. Unofficial transcripts cannot be used for matriculation in other collegesor for employment references.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

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68Degrees & ProgramsAcademic OrganizationLourdes College commits to preparing men and women with the skills and attitudesthey need to lead rich and meaningful lives in society. Believing in the educationof the total person, Lourdes seeks to equip students for the world of work byintegrating liberal learning with career education. The College also recognizes thatit takes lifelong learning to develop the total potential of men and women andencourages students to make the search for truth a continuing process.Lourdes College offers its students a choice of 29 majors. Academic disciplinesat Lourdes are organized into three Schools: Arts and Sciences, Nursing, andProfessional Studies, which encompass fifteen departments. Students can pursueundergraduate and graduate degrees as well as pre-professional programs.Each student’s program must include a distribution of courses from variousdepartments to demonstrate the fulfillment of the liberal arts objectives of theCollege.The School of Arts and SciencesFine Arts• Department of Art• Department of MusicHumanities• Department of History, PoliticalScience and Geography• Department of Language and Literature• Department of Philosophy• Department of Theological StudiesThe School of Nursing• Department of NursingThe School of Professional Studies• Department of Business andLeadership Studies• Department of Education• Department of Social WorkMathematical and Natural Sciences• Department of Biology and Health Sciences• Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences• Department of MathematicsSocial Sciences• Department of Psychology• Department of Sociology and Justice Studies2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs69The School of Arts and SciencesMISSION: As the liberal arts heart of Lourdes College, the Mission ofthe School of Arts and Sciences is to offer significant opportunities forliberal learning as well as to set the foundations for integrated professionaleducation. Our purpose is the development of well-educated people, capableof the pursuit of truth in service to the community.To fulfill this mission, the School of Arts and Sciences strives to:• Promote a community of learning that unites faculty members, staff, andstudents in a quest for knowledge, personal growth, and academic excellence.• Offer high quality programs and courses that provide students with knowledgeand competencies that will enrich their lives in the fine arts, humanities,mathematics, and the natural and social sciences.• Provide the foundation for lifelong learning that will continuously renew careers.• Foster a religious and ethical foundation for a life of service.The study of the arts and humanities gives students access to vast traditions ofthought and expression about what it means to be human. Therefore, the Arts andSciences Departments promote the intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritualgrowth of students through the study of art, music, philosophy, theological studies,history, language, and literature. This study is designed to engage the whole personin the search for truth; to promote the development of values, moral convictions,and sound aesthetic judgment; to encourage an appreciation and understandingof other cultures, past and present; and to provide the process of learning throughintellectual inquiry, analysis, critical thinking, and meaningful communication.Science and mathematics are vital constituents of any liberal arts program. Thebasic concerns are to develop habits of careful observation and critical thinking andto provide rational bases for interpreting information. Biology and health sciencesfocus on the dynamic process of living things; chemistry and physical sciencesexplores the nature of matter and energy and the physical laws of the universe;and mathematics studies the language of science. Many courses in the naturalscience departments have prerequisites and corequisites, which are listed after thecourse descriptions in the catalog. Students should see the appropriate departmentchairperson if they have questions about courses. Usually ACT (SAT) scores are used toassist students in the correct selection of mathematics classes for their course of studies,but placement tests may be taken instead. Participation in any science laboratory courserequires the signing of a Risk Assessment Notification and Release Form.The social sciences (psychology and sociology) are concerned with the orderlyinvestigation of the behavior of people in society from infancy through adulthood,with the aim of accumulating a body of relevant theory and acceptable practicesfor working with diverse populations. Theories concerning human growth,development, and behavior in groups are developed from philosophies, beliefLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

70Degrees & Programssystems and empirical observation. The distinctive quality of social science is that itattempts to formulate such theories systematically and in a way which permits thetesting of theory against fad and practice. At the undergraduate liberal arts level,the social sciences impart to students a general knowledge of the human growth,development and behavior theories and scientific techniques used to study andeducate people and society.The School of NursingMISSION: To prepare undergraduate and graduate students in anindividualized educational environment that incorporates quality nursingpractice, critical thinking, leadership, diversity, and Christian ethics. Boththe undergraduate and graduate programs will prepare professional nurseswho are competent in providing holistic care in a variety of settings in adynamic society. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree builds on theliberal arts tradition of the College to prepare nurse generalists who are ableto practice in the community, fulfill leadership roles, and utilize research.The Master of Science in Nursing degree builds upon the baccalaureatecurriculum to prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles by promotingthe development of advanced educational and nursing leadership knowledge,concepts, and skills. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory, research,and practice to facilitate personal and professional development in anenvironment that reflects the College’s Franciscan values and encourageslifelong learning.The School of Nursing believes that baccalaureate nursing education must have asolid foundation in the liberal arts and in nursing to assure the attainment of theCollege outcomes. These outcomes foster independent judgment, commitment,decision-making, accountability, critical reasoning, and self-awareness.The Master of Science in Nursing degree builds upon the baccalaureate curriculumto prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles by promoting the developmentof advanced educational and nursing leadership knowledge, concepts, and skills.Emphasis is placed on nursing theory, research, and practice to facilitate personaland professional development in an environment that reflects the College’sFranciscan values and encourages lifelong learning.The faculty believes nursing is a scientific and caring discipline, which is practiceorientedbased on knowledge, skills, and values. The mastery of knowledge andadaptive processes is basic to understanding human growth, development andfunctioning. Faculty believe the goal of nursing is to promote adaptation, whichcontributes to the person’s health, quality of life, and dying with dignity.Through undergraduate and graduate nursing education, students develop themotivation for lifelong learning. Student learning is enhanced by the recognitionand response to previous learning and life experiences with flexibility to meetthe changing needs of students and society. Opportunities are provided for thedevelopment of present and emerging professional roles. The program preparesprofessional nurses who are competent in providing holistic care in a variety ofsettings in a dynamic society.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs71The professional education is based within academic disciplines that develop withingraduates the breadth and depth of the liberal arts and professional knowledge.The mastery of knowledge and adaptive processes is basic to understanding humangrowth, development and holistic functioning.The School of Professional StudiesMISSION: The School of Professional Studies is dedicated to preparingstudents to be effective, successful members in the professional fields ofBusiness and Leadership Studies, Education and Social Work. All programsprovide professional studies grounded in liberal arts that emphasize theFranciscan values of learning, reverence and service. We strive to preparestudents with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to lead rich,meaningful lives and to be successful and productive members of theirprofession and in their communities.GUIDING PRINCIPLES: We are committed as a collegial, interdisciplinary, andcollaborative community of professionals who support students’ success by:• Franciscan Values – Teaching, modeling, and challenging our students to betrue to the Franciscan Values of learning, reverence, and service and to seethose values as foundational to their personal and professional lives.• Liberal Arts – Teaching, modeling, and challenging our students to reverenceand value the role that Liberal Arts play in their academic, personal andprofessional lives.• Meaningful Experiences – Providing experiences that link theory tocontemporary best practices.• Partnerships/Engagement – Building partnerships that support studentengagement in meeting the needs of the professional community.• Scholarship – Continuously supporting and encouraging in ourselves andour colleagues scholarly activities and professional development that enhanceour knowledge in order to provide the most current and practical instructionfor students.• Diversity – cultivating a community that demonstrates reverence andappreciation for the diversity and giftedness of others.• Leadership – Preparing students to demonstrate the capability for leadershippositions within their chosen professions and in their communities.• Social Responsibility – Preparing students with the dispositions and ethicalfoundations in order to promote well-being for themselves and others in theirworkplaces and communities.• Accountability – Initiate and maintain assessment practices to ensureexcellence in our professional studies.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

72Degrees & ProgramsThe mission of the Department of Business and Leadership Studies mirrors theCollege’s mission by stimulating the growth of integrated persons, providingcontinuing opportunities for intellectual discovery, accentuating both liberallearning and integrated professional education, and developing personal andsocial responsibility.Our philosophy isthat broad liberal artsgeneral educationcombined with a rigorousspecialized businesscurriculum can providethe professional expertiserequired for successfulcareers in business. Ourgoal is to promote ethicalbehaviors and decisionmaking while inspiring acommitment to serving others.The Leadership Studies program seeks to advance the knowledge, skills, and visionof current and future leaders, through studies that are rooted in the Franciscanand liberal arts traditions. This work is primarily advanced through the Masterof Organizational Leadership program, building on students’ past organizationaland leadership experience. Leadership studies at Lourdes College are founded onsound theories of leadership that have been scientifically tested as foundations foreffective solutions to real leadership issues faced by organizations. We also seekto foster personal, ethical growth in students’ leadership behavior. The emphasisis on developing a student community of learning, reverence, and service toimprove leadership practice. Refer to the Graduate School section (See p. 280) forinformation regarding the Master of Organizational Leadership degree.The Department of Education mission is to facilitate the preparation of teachers,provide professional development opportunities for educators, and offer educationalexperiences and outreach for learners of all ages. We provide holistic learningrooted in Franciscan values: learning, reverence and service. As a result of ourefforts we foster the development of individuals who make a positive differencein our world. We are committed to providing students with the opportunity toacquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions that allow them to providedevelopmentally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive education for all students.The curriculum and experiences are designed to reflect established, contemporaryand emerging principles and practice and provide students the necessary capabilitiesto provide effective education.The Department of Social Work prepares professional entry-level generalist socialworkers who are committed to the enhancement of human well-being, respectfulof human diversity, and who are active in promoting social justice. The program2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs73provides a learning experience based in social work knowledge, values and skillsthat supports work with individuals, families and groups from a strengths-basedperspective.Undergraduate Degrees OfferedB.A.B.S.Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of ScienceB.S.N. Bachelor of Science in NursingA.A.Associate in ArtsGeneral Degree RequirementsThe A.A., B.A., B.S. and B.S.N. degrees require a minimum G.P.A. in the major/concentration. See the specific department descriptions for minimum G.P.A.details.Students who do not register for a class in a two-year period will be required tomeet the General Education/Degree Requirements in effect at the time of theirreturn. Students who change degree programs (e.g. from B.S. to B.A.) will berequired to meet the General Education/Degree Requirements in effect at the timethey declare their change of program.The curriculum is organized into four levels. Courses numbered on the 100level are planned primarily for first-year students, and those on the 200 level aregenerally for second-year students. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels provide depthin a field of study. If a course does not have a prerequisite, qualified students whohave obtained the appropriate approval may take it.Purpose of General EducationGeneral education at Lourdes College is designed to give students a liberal,coherent, purposeful education. General education guides and challenges studentsto make intellectual discoveries, to search for truth, to develop sound religious andmoral perspectives, to become personally and socially responsible adults, to have asense of commitment to community, and to become lifelong learners.Through general education, students acquire proficiency in skills and competenciesessential for all college-educated adults. They develop the ability to express ideasclearly and cogently; the ability to think logically and critically; an awarenessof the roles of the arts in human culture; the ability to make ethical decisions;an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity; foundational knowledge ofhistory and its significance; an understanding of scientific principles, technology,and methods; the ability to use and manipulate quantitative data; knowledgeof principles and methods necessary for living a healthy life; and empatheticrecognition of the religious dimension of human existence.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

74Degrees & ProgramsGeneral Education Requirements for B.A.: 63 shCourses marked with + have a prerequisite.Some majors require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements.A single course may be used to meet only one general education requirement.Students should see their advisor before registering for courses.1. Communication Competence___ 1.1 ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3 sh)___ 1.2 ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing (3 sh)___ 1.3 A course from the list below (3 sh):COM 100 Oral CommunicationCOM 102 Interpersonal CommunicationBUS 325 Business CommunicationsBIO 402 and 410 Introduction to Research and Biology Seminar+HST 430 HistoriographySOC 340 Correctional Assessment, Casework, and Counselingwith Multicultural Offenders+SWK 218 Interviewing Skills+2. Critical Thinking Ability___ 2.1 A course from the list below (3 sh):PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical ThinkingPHL 103 Introduction to Ethics___ 2.2 Another philosophy (PHL) course (one of the two not taken to fill therequirement above or another one for which the prerequisite has beenmet), or a course from the list below (3 sh):BUS 400 Entrepreneurship+BUS 459 Business Policy+ENG 407 Approaches to Criticism+PLS 310 The Constitution and the Supreme CourtPSY 300 Experimental Psychology+SWK 413 Practice Oriented Research+SOC 208 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice+SOC 413 Practice Oriented ResearchND 499 B.A.I.S. Capstone+2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs753. Aesthetic Awareness___ 3.1 An art (ART) course (except for ART 302)+ (3 sh)___ 3.2 Any music (MUS) course (3 sh)___ 3.3 ENG 2004. Ethical Foundations___ 4.1 A course from the list below (3 sh):HUV 100PHL 103PHL 202PHL 310THS 265Introduction to Literature+ (3 sh)Human ValuesIntroduction to EthicsEthics for the Health ProfessionalBio-Ethics+Christian Ethics___ 4.2 Another course from those listed above or one of the following (3 sh):HTW 410HUV 400PHL/BUS 430SOC 324THS 333THS 4355. Historical ConsciousnessDeath, Dying, and BereavementHuman Values and Community Service+Business Ethics+___ 5.1 Any history (HST) course (3 sh)Ethics and Criminal Justice___ 5.2 A course from the list below (3 sh):Another history (HST) courseMUS 314MUS 414PLS 122PLS 310PSY 460SOC 313THS 211THS 212Moral and Spiritual Development+Justice, Peace, and ForgivenessMusic History Survey IMusic History Survey IIAmerican National GovernmentThe Constitution and the Supreme CourtHistory and Systems in Psychology+The Civil Rights MovementHistory of Christianity I: Origins to the RenaissanceHistory of Christianity II: Reformation to the PresentLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

76Degrees & Programs6. Cultural Awareness___ 6.1 A course from the list below (3 sh):EDU 316 Multicultural and Social Issues in Education+GEO 250 World Cultural GeographySOC 101 Introduction to SociologySOC 207 Cultural AnthropologySOC 304 Multicultural DiversitySWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives___ 6.2 Another course from the list above or one of the following (3 sh):ART 350 Art of Africa+ART 442 American Art History+ART 444 Chinese Art History+ART 445 Japanese Art History+ART 447 History of Women Artists+ASL 102 Introductory American Sign Language II+BUS 303 Women in ManagementEDU 316 Multicultural and Social Issues in Education+ENG 218 The History of the English LanguageENG 301 Studies in English Literature I+ENG 302 Studies in English Literature II+ENG 304 Studies in American Literature II+ENG 306 Literature by Women+ENG 309 Studies in World Literature I+ENG 310 Studies in World Literature II+ENG 404 Studies in Modern Literatures+FRN 201 Intermediate French I+FRN 202 Intermediate French II+HST 407 Native American HistoryHST 411 History of Latin American CivilizationHST 416 History of the Far EastINT 205 Introduction to Women’s StudiesPSY 403 Dynamics of Marriage and Family+SOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage and Family+SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I+SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II+SOC 313 The Civil Rights Movement2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs77THS 244THS 2467. Scientific LiteracyGreat Religions of the EastGreat Religions of the West___ 7.1 One biology (BIO), chemistry (CHM) (except CHM 099), physicalscience (PHS) course, or SCI 150 Lake Erie: A Microcosm ofEnvironmental Issues (3 - 4 sh)___ 7.2 Any course from the list below (3 sh):EDU 250PSY 330PSY 110PSY 210PSY 300PSY 310PSY 311PSY 312PSY 360PSY 370PSY 410PSY 411SOC 101SOC 205SOC 207SOC 301SOC 412SOC 421SWK 2108. Religious PerspectiveEducational Psychology+Psychology of AgingGeneral PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology+Experimental Psychology+Psychology of Human Learning+Information Processing Approach+Physiological Psychology+Social Psychology+Psychological Measurement and Testing+Small Group Behavior+Personality Theories and Dynamics+Introduction to SociologyJuvenile Delinquency+Cultural AnthropologyUrban Life and Development+Human Sexuality in Social Context+Population and Society+Human Behavior in the Social Environment___ 8.1 A 100 or 200 level theological studies (THS) course (3 sh)___ 8.2 A theological studies (THS) course at any level (3 sh)9. Quantitative Competence___ 9.1 A mathematics (MTH) course (110 or higher) (3 sh)___ 9.2 Another mathematics (MTH) course (110 or higher) (3 sh)Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

78Degrees & Programs10. Personal Wellness Responsibility___ 10.1 A course or courses from the list below (3 sh):BIO 203BIO 204BIO 212BIO 313CHM/CHL 221CHM/CHL 222HTW 304HTW 113HTW 203HTW 253HTW 254HTW 333HTW 355HTW 405SOC 412SWK 316SWK 423Biology of Aging+Basic Human Anatomy and PhysiologyNutritionNutrition Science+An Introduction to Biochemistry+(2)Nutritional Chemistry+(2)Aging and Exercise+Health SciencePhysical Fitness and Lifelong Well-Being anda 1 sh PED activity courseHealth Science for Teachers of Early Childhood+Health Science for Teachers of the YoungAdolescent to Young Adult+Alternative/Complementary Health Practices+Survey of Human DiseasesConsumer Health+Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)Students may choose majors from the following:• Art• Art History• Biology• Criminal Justice• Education• English• Environmental ScienceHuman Sexuality in Social ContextBehavioral Health: Perspectives and ServicesSubstance Abuse: Perspectives and Services• History• Interdisciplinary Studies• Psychology• Social Work• Sociology• Theological StudiesB.A. Degree Requirements:Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours. Certain majors mayrequire more hours.Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 grade point average for all collegecourses. Some departments have further minimum G.P.A. requirements for coursesin the major.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs79Students must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours from Lourdes College. Thesesemester hours do not include prior learning credits.Students must complete the General Education Requirements for the degree. Asingle course may be used to meet only one general education requirement.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II: Research and Writing during their first four semesters at Lourdes.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the mathcourses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Students must complete the chosen major with courses specifically required by thedepartments offering the major.Students must complete a stipulated number of courses in their major at LourdesCollege.Students must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of 300/400 level courses.A minimum of 16 of these semester hours must be taken at Lourdes College.Qualifying students may be awarded up to 45 total credits through prior learning(see p. 51).Minors in the following areas are suggested, but not required:• Art• Music• Art History• Philosophy• Biology• Psychology• Business• Sociology• Criminal Justice • Women’s Studies• Health and Wellness • Theological Studies• History• EnglishLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

80Degrees & ProgramsBachelor of Arts – Interdisciplinary StudiesThe Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a major designed to givestudents who have a variety of college coursework and students who have completedan associate degree in a technical area, a means to complete their bachelor’sdegree. The B.A.I.S. allows students the option of designing their own curriculumaround a choice of six concentrations. The concentration areas are: humanities,social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, business studies and allied health. Theseareas of concentration require a minimum of 30 credit hours from at least twodepartments. Students work with an academic advisor who helps them identifywhich concentration areas are applicable to their completed coursework, advancedcoursework and future goals. This major allows for a great deal of flexibility. Thisflexibility may also appeal to premed and prelaw students.Each student concludes his or her program with either a capstone course or asequence of courses that integrate the learning in the area of concentration. Mostprograms will require successful completion of ND 499: B.A.I.S. Capstone (3semester hours). Students pursuing a concentration in Natural Science are requiredto successfully complete BIO 402: Introduction to Research (1 semester hour) andBIO 410: Biology Seminar (minimum 2 semester hours).B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements:Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a minimum of 32semester hours at the upper level.The B.A.I.S. concentration includes a capstone course and a minimum of 30semester hours of classes from at least two departments. Students must complete atleast 15 semester hours at the upper level within their approved concentration orpre-professional program.Students must earn a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 in all coursework and a minimumG.P.A. of 2.5 in the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration or pre-professionalprogram.At least 30 semester hours toward the overall degree, 16 upper-level hours, and atleast 18 semester hours in the concentration or pre-professional program must becompleted at Lourdes College.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II: Research and Writing during their first four semesters at Lourdes.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the math2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs81courses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)B.S. Degree Requirements:Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours. Certain majors mayrequire more hours.Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 grade point average for all collegecourses. Some departments have further minimum G.P.A. requirements for coursesin the major.Students must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours from Lourdes College. Thesesemester hours do not include prior learning credits.Students must complete the General Education Requirements for the degree. Asingle course may be used to meet only one general education requirement.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II: Research and Writing during their first four semesters at Lourdes.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the mathcourses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Students must complete the chosen major with courses specifically required by thedepartments offering the major.Students must complete a stipulated number of courses in their major at LourdesCollege.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

82Degrees & ProgramsStudents must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of 300/400 level courses.A minimum of 16 of these semester hours must be taken at Lourdes College.Qualifying students may be awarded up to 45 total credits through prior learning(see p. 51).Students may choose majors from the following:• Accounting• Accounting and Finance• Adolescence to Young Adult Education• Biology• Business Administration• Environmental Science• Health Care Administration• Human Resource Management• Management• MarketingRequirements for B.S.: 48 shCourses marked with + have a prerequisite.1. Communication Competence___ 1.1 ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3 sh)___ 1.2 ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing (3 sh)2. Critical Thinking Ability___ 2.1 A course from the list below (3 sh)PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical ThinkingPHL 103 Introduction to Ethics3. Aesthetic Awareness___ 3.1 An art (ART) (except ART 302+) or music (MUS) course (3 sh)___ 3.2 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature+ (3 sh)4. Ethical Foundations___ 4.1 A course from the list below (3 sh):HUV 100 Human Values2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs83PHL 103PHL 202PHL 310THS 265Introduction to EthicsEthics for the Health ProfessionalBio-Ethics+Christian Ethics___ 4.2 Another course from those listed above or one of the following (3 sh):HTW 410HUV 400PHL/BUS 430SOC 324THS 333THS 4355. Historical ConsciousnessDeath, Dying, and BereavementHuman Values and Community Service+Business Ethics+Ethics and Criminal JusticeMoral and Spiritual Development+Justice, Peace, and Forgiveness___ 5.1 A history (HST) or political science (PLS) course (3 sh)6. Cultural Awareness___ 6.1 One of the following (3 sh):GEO 250SOC 101SOC 207SOC 304SWK 2097. Scientific Literacy___ 7.1 CHM 181World Cultural GeographyIntroduction to SociologyCultural AnthropologyMulticultural Diversity___ 7.2 Any course from the list below (3 sh):EDU 250PSY 110PSY 210PSY 300Ethnic and Culturally Diverse PerspectivesGeneral College Chemistry I or any other biology(BIO), chemistry (CHM)(except CHM 099), physical science (PHS) course(3 sh) or SCI 150 Lake Erie A Microcosm ofEnvironmental IssuesEducational Psychology+General PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology+Experimental Psychology+Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

84Degrees & ProgramsPSY 310 Psychology of Human Learning+PSY 311 Information Processing Approach+PSY 312 Physiological Psychology+PSY 330 Psychology of AgingPSY 360 Social Psychology+PSY 370 Psychological Measurement and Testing+PSY 410 Small Group Behavior+PSY 411 Personality Theories and Dynamics+SOC 101 Introduction to SociologySOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency+SOC 207 Cultural AnthropologySOC 301 Urban Life and Development+SOC 412 Human Sexuality in Social Context+SOC 421 Population and Society+SWK 210 Human Behavior in the Social Environment8. Religious Perspective___ 8.1 A 100 or 200 level theological studies course (3 sh)8.2 A theological studies course at any level (3 sh)9. Quantitative Competence___ 9.1 A mathematics (MTH) course (110 or higher) (3 sh)2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs85___ 9.2 Another mathematics course (110 or higher) (3 sh)10. Personal Wellness Responsibility___ 10.1 A course or courses from the list below (3 sh):BIO 203BIO 204BIO 212BIO 313CHM/CHL 221CHM/CHL 222HTW 113HTW 203HTW 254HTW 333HTW 355HTW 405SOC 412SWK 316SWK 423Biology of Aging+Basic Human Anatomy and PhysiologyNutritionNutrition Science+An Introduction to Biochemistry+(2)Nutritional Chemistry+(2)Health SciencePhysical Fitness and Lifelong Well-Being and a1 sh PED activity courseHealth Science for Teachers of Young Adolescent toYoung Adult+Alternative/Complementary Health PracticesSurvey of Human DiseasesConsumer HealthHuman Sexuality in Social ContextBehavioral Health: Perspectives and ServicesSubstance Abuse: Perspectives and ServicesBachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (B.S.N.)The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) prepares technically competent,professional practitioners of nursing through a program of study in the liberalarts and the science and art of nursing. Advanced standing admission andqualification for bypass credit is available to the registered nurse with an associatedegree or diploma in nursing. Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) and Licensed PracticalNurses (L.P.N.) are given prior learning credit for previous knowledge. A separateapplication is required for admission to the upper division major in nursing.This application may be made upon completion of prerequisite courses with acumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher and 2.0 or higher in each science course. Fulland part-time study and some evening classes are available.All students must complete a minimum of 125 semester hours.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

86Degrees & ProgramsFor pre-licensure students, continuation in the nursing major is contingent uponachieving a C- or better in each clinical course and maintaining a 2.5 G.P.A. in thenursing major. R.N. to B.S.N. students are required to maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. in thenursing major.Students must earn a minimum of 25% (32 semester hours) of the total credithours for the nursing program from Lourdes College. These semester hours do notinclude prior learning credits.Students must complete the general education and major courses specified by thedepartment that are required for the degree. A single course may be used to meetonly one general education requirement.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II: Research and Writing during their first four semesters at Lourdes.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the mathcourses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Students must complete a stipulated number of courses in their major at LourdesCollege.Students must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of 300/400 level courses.A minimum of 16 of these semester hours must be taken at Lourdes College.Qualifying students may be awarded up to 45 total credits through prior learning(see p. 51).Semester HoursNursing 60General Education 44Support Courses 21Total 1252009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs87General Education Requirements for B.S.N.: 44 shCourses marked with + have a prerequisite.1. Communication Competence___ 1.1 ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3 sh)___ 1.2 ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing (3 sh)2. Critical Thinking Ability___ 2.1 A course from the list below (3 sh)PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking(Only if THS 265 is also taken)PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics3. Aesthetic Awareness___ 3.1 An art (ART) (Except ART 302+) or music (MUS) course (3 sh)___ 3.2 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature+ (3 sh)4. Ethical Foundations___ 4.1 PHL 310 Bio-Ethics (3)5. Historical Consciousness___ 5.1 A course from the list below (3 sh)A history (HST) courseA Political Science (PLS) course6. Cultural Awareness___ 6.1 A course from the list below (3 sh)SOC 304 Multicultural DiversitySWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives7. Scientific Literacy___ 7.1 BIO 330/BIL 330 Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (3 sh)+___ 7.2 PSY 110 General Psychology (3)8. Religious Perspective___ 8.1 A 100 or 200 level theological studies (THS) course (3 sh)___ 8.2 A theological studies (THS) course at any level (3)9. Quantitative Competence___ 9.1 MTH 212 Statistics+ (3 sh)10. Personal Wellness Responsibility___ 10.1 CHM/CHL 221 An Introduction to Biochemistry (2)CHM/CHL 222 Nutritional Chemistry (2 sh)Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

88Degrees & ProgramsAssociate in Arts Degree (A.A.)The Associate in Arts degree is awarded to students who complete one of theprograms outlined below. Each program is built on a broad liberal arts base, whilefocusing on a specific major. The sequence and distribution of courses should beplanned in advance with the department chairperson or advisor.Credit earned in each of these majors is transferable to an appropriate program atother four-year institutions.Students must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours.Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 grade point average for all collegecourses. Some departments have further minimum G.P.A. requirements for coursesin the major.Students must earn a minimum of 25% of the degree hours from Lourdes College.These semester hours do not include prior learning credits.Students must complete the General Education Requirements for the degree. Asingle course may be used to meet only one general education requirement.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II: Research and Writing during their first four semesters at Lourdes.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the mathcourses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Students must complete the chosen major with courses specifically required by thedepartments offering the major.Students may be required to complete a stipulated number of courses in their majorat Lourdes College. Requirements can be found in each particular major.Qualifying students may be awarded up to 20 total credits through prior learningfor the associate degree (see p. 51).Students may choose majors from the following:2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs89• Art• Biology• Business• Criminal Justice• English• History• Liberal Arts• Natural and Behavioral Science• Sociology• Theological StudiesA.A. Degree Requirements:Students must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours.General Education 35Concentration (minimum required) 24Total degree hours earned at Lourdes College 25Prior Learning (maximum granted) 20General Education Requirements for A.A.: 35 shCourses marked with + have a prerequisite.Some majors require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements.Students should see their advisor before registering for courses.1. Communication Competence___ 1.1 ENG 101___ 1.2 ENG 102Composition I: Essay Writing (3 sh)Composition II: Research and Writing ( 3 sh)2. Critical Thinking Ability___ 2.1 A course from the list below (3 sh)PHL 101PHL 102PHL 103Introduction to PhilosophyIntroduction to Critical ThinkingIntroduction to Ethics3. Aesthetic Awareness___ 3.1 An art (ART) (except for ART 302+) or music (MUS) course (3 sh) and___ 3.2 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature (3 sh)4. Ethical Foundations___ 4.1 A course from the list below (3 sh):HUV100PHL 103Human ValuesIntroduction to EthicsLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

90Degrees & ProgramsPHL 202PHL 310THS 2655. Historical ConsciousnessEthics for the Health ProfessionalBio-EthicsChristian Ethics___ 5.1 A history (HST) course (3 sh)6. Cultural Awareness___ 6.1 One of the following courses (3 sh):GEO 250SOC 101SOC 207SOC 304SWK 2097. Scientific LiteracyWorld Cultural GeographyIntroduction to SociologyCultural AnthropologyMulticultural DiversityEthnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives___ 7.1 A biology (BIO), chemistry (CHM) (except CHM 099), physics(PHS) course (3-4 sh) or SCI 150 Lake Erie: A Microcosm ofEnvironmental Issues8. Religious Perspective___ 8.1 A 100 or 200 level theological studies course (3 sh)9. Quantitative Competence___ 9.1 A mathematics (MTH) course (110 or higher) (3 sh)10. Personal Wellness Responsibility___ 10.1 One of the following courses (2 sh)BIO 203BIO 204BIO 212BIO 313CHM/CHL 221CHM/CHL 222HTW 113HTW 203Biology of Aging+Basic Human Anatomy and PhysiologyNutritionNutrition ScienceAn Introduction to BiochemistryNutritional Chemistry+Health SciencePhysical Fitness and Lifelong Well-Being2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs91HTW 253HTW 254HTW 333HTW 355HTW 405SOC 412SWK 316SWK 423Health Science for the Teachers of Early Childhood+Health Science for Teachers of Young Adolescentto Young Adult+Alternative /Complementary Health PracticesSurvey of Human DiseaseConsumer HealthAssociate in Arts - Liberal ArtsHuman Sexuality in Social Context+Behavioral Health: Perspectives and ServicesSubstance Abuse: Perspectives and ServicesAny student, upon the satisfactory completion of the B.A. General EducationRequirements, is eligible to receive an Associate in Arts degree with a major inliberal arts. These courses can still be used in fulfilling the B.A. degree requirements.For more information see the Registrar.Associate in Arts - Natural and Behavioral SciencesStudents must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average for all collegecourses.Students must earn a minimum of 25% of the degree credits from Lourdes College.These credits do not include prior learning credits.If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College.Students must take ENG 101 Composition I Essay Writing and ENG 102Composition II Research and Writing during their first four semesters at LourdesCollege.First time college students must successfully complete MTH 097 (if required)within the first 20 semester hours at Lourdes; MTH 098 (if required) must besuccessfully completed within the first 40 semester hours. At least one of the mathcourses required for general education (MTH 110 or higher) must be completedwithin the first 60 semester hours.Students transferring more than 20 semester hours of credit must successfullycomplete MTH 097 (if required) within the first 15 semester hours at Lourdes.MTH 098 (if required) must be successfully completed within the first 30 semesterhours. At least one of the math courses required for general education (MTH 110or higher) must be completed within the first 45 hours at Lourdes College.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

92Degrees & ProgramsQualifying students may be awarded up to 20 total credits through prior learningfor the associate degree.General Education Requirements for A.A. in Natural and Behavioral SciencesCourses marked with + have a prerequisite.Some majors require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements.A single course may be used to meet only one general education requirement.Students should see their advisor before registering for courses.1. Communication CompetenceENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing 3ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing 32. Critical Thinking AbilityPHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 33. Aesthetic AwarenessAn art (ART) (except for ART 302) or music (MUS) course 3ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 34. Ethical FoundationsPHL 310 Bio-Ethics 35. Historical ConsciousnessA history (HST) course 36. Cultural AwarenessSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 37. Scientific LiteracyBIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology I 3BIL 330 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 18. Religious PerspectiveA 100 or 200 level theological studies course 39. Quantitative CompetenceMTH 212 Statistics 310. Personal Wellness ResponsibilityCHM/CHL 221 An Introduction to Biochemistry 2CHM/CHL 222 Nutritional Chemistry 2General Education credits 382009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs93Major Required CoursesBIO 331 Anatomy and Physiology II 3BIL 331 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1BIO 335 Microbiology 3BIL 335 Microbiology Lab 1CHM/CHL 121 An Introduction to General Chemistry 2CHM/CHL 122 An Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2CHM 311 Biochemical Pharmacology 3PSY 110 General Psychology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3Elective Credit/Experiential Learning Credit 5Credits in major 26Total credit 64Pre-Professional ProgramsLourdes College offers courses, experiences, and advising to assist studentsinterested in pursuing graduate professional degree programs. Faculty membersin the Departments of Biology and Health Sciences and Chemistry and PhysicalSciences welcome inquiries from students who wish to prepare for medical, dental,and veterinary careers. The chair of the Department of History, Political Science,and Geography is available for advising students who wish to embark on a legalcareer.The Departments of Art and Psychology offer a preparatory program for majors inart or psychology who wish to go on to graduate work in art therapy. See the listingsin each of these two departments for more details.Accelerated CoursesLourdes College offers a limited number of courses on an accelerated basis.Accelerated classes meet once a week for seven weeks and cover all of the coursematerial that is normally covered over a full 15-week semester. Two acceleratedsessions (each seven weeks in length) are offered during both the fall and springsemesters. Accelerated classes for both sessions usually meet in the evenings duringthe week (although some departments offer accelerated classes during the day) from5:30 or 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 or 9:45 p.m. Accelerated classes require students to preparein advance for their first class meeting. Advance assignments are available in theCollege bookstore and/or are posted on the College’s website. (www.lourdes.edu)The criminal justice major is offered virtually in its entirety on an accelerated basisin the evenings during the week. Many upper-level business courses are offeredon an accelerated basis in the evenings during the week as well. Other academicdepartments offer a limited number of accelerated classes throughout the academic year.Students cannot, however, complete a degree by enrolling solely in accelerated classes.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

94Degrees & ProgramsIndependent Study for Students in All Degree ProgramsStudents must present the Approval to Register-Extraordinary Status Form, obtainablefrom advisors, to the Registrar when registering for an Independent Study.During their course of study, students are allowed to take a maximum of oneindependent study for an associate degree and two for a bachelor degree.Students may request a course as an independent study if it is not a course that thestudent was advised to take when it was offered but refused to do so and one ormore of the following conditions apply: 1) it is a specific course needed to fulfillthe requirements for graduation in the student’s program of study and it will notbe offered within the student’s academic program completion period; 2) it is anelective course that the department does not offer regularly; 3) it is a studentinitiatedtopics course.In order to register for an independent study, students must obtain the signaturesof their advisor, the instructor, and the chair of the department that will be offeringthe course on an “extraordinary status” (green card).The department chair has the authority to determine if the proposed independentstudy will be offered.Academic departments have their own policies regarding which of their courses maybe taken as independent studies and which may not. Departments are not obligatedto offer independent study courses.Weekend ClassesLourdes weekend classes offer a special scheduling alternative for students whodesire to take a class or classes on the weekends. Two different scheduling formatsare offered for weekend classes. Classes offered under Schedule A or B meettypically every other week on opposite Saturdays either from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15p.m. (mornings) or from 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (afternoons). Classes offered underSchedule C meet typically every week on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.,10:10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition, some departmentsoccasionally offer weekend classes on Fridays that meet typically either from 5:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (every week) or from 5:30/6:00 p.m. to 9:45/10:15 p.m. (everyother week). All classes that are held on an every other week basis usually requirestudents to prepare in advance for their first class meeting. Advance assignments areposted on the College’s website. (www.lourdes.edu)This special scheduling alternative allows students to enroll in classes on a full-timebasis while attending classes only on the weekends. Students cannot, however,complete a baccalaureate degree by enrolling solely in weekend classes since nofour-year program of study is offered entirely on the weekend.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs95Higher Education AcademicPartnershipsOwens Community College - Student-Focused HealthScience Programs CollaborativeSuccessful completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree from OwensCommunity College provides a solid foundation for a career and for continuedlearning. Lourdes College’s Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degreebuilds on that foundation and assists students in advancing their writing, research,and critical thinking skills through the pursuit of a distinct area of concentration.Students who hold these two degrees will be well prepared to contribute to thehealth-care community and to live enriched lives. Students in the Bachelor ofArts in Interdisciplinary Studies program will be able to meld 60 semester hourcredits from their technical associate’s degree program with selected liberal artscourses to form their chosen area of concentration. Entry into this program islimited to students who have been accepted into Health Information Technology,Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiography, and Surgical Programs but who arewaiting for a clinical seat.Reserve Officer Training Corp PartnershipsLourdes College collaborates with Bowling Green State University and TheUniversity of Toledo to offer our students the opportunity to participate in eitherArmy or Air Force ROTC.Students attending Lourdes College may register for Aerospace Studies coursesoffered to Lourdes students at Bowling Green State University through theDepartment of Aerospace Studies. Lourdes students can also participate in theArmy ROTC program by enrolling in the appropriate Military Science andLeadership courses at the University of Toledo. Scholarships are available from bothprograms. For more information on these programs, contact or visit:The University of ToledoDepartment of Military Scienceand LeadershipMail Stop 217Toledo, OH 43606419-530-4696arotc@utoledo.eduarmyrotc.utoledo.eduFor course listings (see p. 226)Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

96Degrees & ProgramsBowling Green State UniversityDepartment of AERO Aerospace Studies164 Memorial HallBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH 43403www.bgsu.edu/departments/airforce419-372-0468Det620@bgnet.bgsu.eduFor course listings (see p. 190)Sandusky Site of Lourdes CollegeLourdes College provides an educational site in Sandusky, Ohio. Establishedin 1999, it offers general education collegiate courses in the program of studyleading to the Diploma of Nursing while simultaneously providing students theopportunity to obtain an Associate in Arts degree. Non-nursing majors may alsopursue the Associate of Arts degree in Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Effective2009, students are no longer being admitted into the Associate of Arts degreeprogram. RN to BSN education is provided for graduates and other diploma orassociate degree prepared registered nurses in the area.Tiffin UniversityLourdes College Department of Education in collaboration with Tiffin Universityprovides students at Tiffin University the opportunity to take the required coursesfor the Adolescence to Young Adult (High School) teaching license in the fieldsof Integrated Language Arts or Integrated Social Studies. Students can also takecourses to earn license for Middle Childhood Education. Students at TiffinUniversity can earn a bachelor degree from Tiffin University while at the sametime take the Lourdes College Teacher Education courses required by the OhioDepartment of Education for their license. Tiffin students must meet the sameteacher education program requirements as Lourdes College education students.The University of Detroit Mercy - EngineeringLourdes College and the University of Detroit Mercy Engineering Transfer Programenables students to take math, science and humanities classes at Lourdes Collegethen complete their designated Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical,Manufacturing, or Mechanical) at the University of Detroit Mercy. Studentstypically begin the program by attending Lourdes College for one to two years offull-time study then transfer to the University of Detroit Mercy for an additionalthree years. Part-time students are also welcome to participate in this program;however, the time spent at each institution will be greater than specified above.The number of semesters spent at each institution depends upon the need forany prerequisite courses, the program selected, course availability, and the pace ofcourses chosen by the student (including full-time or part-time status).2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs97A unique component to this program is the option for full time Lourdes preengineeringstudents to take E105, Engineering Graphics and Design, and/orE107, Introduction to Solid Modeling, at the University of Detroit Mercy, beforetransferring, at no cost. This allows for a smoother transfer process.Another component of the UDM Engineering programs is the completion of threecooperative work assignments (equivalent to one full year of work experience).Students earn money, obtain real experience, and have a full resume beforegraduating.Lourdes students are strongly encouraged to contact a UDM engineering advisor as earlyas possible to put together a customized program plan for courses at both Lourdes andUDM.The University of Findlay - Health ProfessionsCollaborativeThe Health Professions Collaborative between Lourdes College and The Universityof Findlay offers Lourdes students the opportunity to continue studies at TheUniversity of Findlay in the Master of Physical Therapy Program, the Masterof Occupational Therapy, or the Physician Assistant Program. Students begintheir studies for these majors at Lourdes College, fulfilling the necessary generaleducation and prerequisite requirements needed to transfer into the College ofHealth Professions at The University of Findlay.Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant ProgramThe Physician Assistant (PA) Program at The University of Findlay seeks to providestudents with the medical knowledge and technical skills necessary for them tobecome ethical, caring healthcare providers. The emphasis is on delivering superiorquality primary care to communities in collaboration with physicians and as a partof the healthcare team. The PA Program is accredited by the Accreditation ReviewCommittee on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).Students without baccalaureate degrees must complete the course requirementslisted below. The 27-month PA program consists of 98 semester hours. Uponsuccessful completion of the program, students are awarded a Bachelor of ScienceDegree from The University of Findlay. For further requirements for entry into thePA Program refer to The University of Findlay’s catalog.Required CurriculumSemester HoursBIO 305/BIL 305 General Botany/Lab or other 3, 1Biology class at the 300 level witha Lab. BIO 308/BIL 308 Genetics isrecommended. All have ENG 102 as aprerequisite.)BIO 330/BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab 3, 1Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

98Degrees & ProgramsBIO 331/BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab 3, 1BIO 335/BIL 335 General Microbiology/Lab 3, 1CHM/CHL 181 General College Chemistry I 4(Prerequisite: MTH 122)CHM/CHL 182 General College Chemistry II 4CHM/CHL 301 Organic Chemistry I 4CMP 111COM 100Communication andSearch Applications or 3Oral CommunicationsENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing 3HTW 114 Medical Terminology 1Fine Arts General EducationElectives 3HTW 203 Physical Fitness and Lifelong Well-Being 2MTH 130 Elementary Analysis 3MTH 212 Statistics 3PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics 3PHS/PLA 201 College Physics I and Lab 5PSY 110 General Psychology-An Overview 3Bachelor of Science/Master of Occupational Therapy ProgramThe mission of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Program at The University ofFindlay is to prepare therapists who understand and value an occupation-basedapproach to practice and are self directed, life-long learners, agents for change, andleaders in the profession and the community. Occupational therapists provide awide range of services for individuals across the life span, using meaningful andhealthy activities to develop, improve, sustain, or restore skills in daily living, work,productivity, and play or leisure.In order to enter The University of Findlay’s Occupational Therapy Program,students without a baccalaureate degree must complete 72 hours includingthe requirements listed below. The OT program is a three and one-half yearprofessional program, which requires 100 semester hours of course work with abachelor’s degree in health sciences awarded by The University of Findlay after thefirst two years of the professional program. The Master of Occupational TherapyDegree is awarded upon successful completion of the final one and one-half yearsof graduate study from The University of Findlay. The program is accredited bythe Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the AmericanOccupational Therapy Association. For further requirements for entry into the OTProgram refer to The University of Findlay’s catalog.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs99Required CurriculumSemester HoursBIO 330/BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab 3, 1BIO 331/BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab 3, 1CHM/CHL 181 General College Chemistry I 4(Prerequisite: MTH 122) orCHM/CHL 121 and CHM/CHL 122CMP 111Communication andSearch Applications 3COM 100 Communication 3ENG 101 Basic Composition I: Essay Writing 3Fine Arts General Education Electives 6Foreign Language/Culture Elective 3HTW 114 Medical Terminology 1HTW 203 Physical Fitness and Lifelong Wellbeing 2Humanities General Education Electives 6MTH 130 Elementary Analysis 3MTH 212Statistics orPSY 215 Statistics for Psychology 3PHS/PLA 201 Basic Physics I 5PSY 110 General Psychology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3Social Science General Education Elective 3Bachelor of Science/Master of Physical TherapyThe mission of the Master’s Degree Program in Physical Therapy at The Universityof Findlay is to prepare ethical, entry-level practitioners who are competent withinand sensitive to the ever-changing healthcare environment as it relates to theprevention and alleviation of movement dysfunction. Physical therapists work ina variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, nursing homes, home health,rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, and educational institutions.In order to be eligible to enter The University of Findlay’s Physical TherapyProgram, students without baccalaureate degrees must complete a minimum of 81hours including the course requirements listed below. The three-year professionalprogram in physical therapy requires 102.5 hours of course work with a bachelor’sdegree in health science awarded by The University of Findlay after the firstprofessional year and a Master of Physical Therapy degree awarded upon successfulcompletion of the third professional year from The University of Findlay. Theprogram is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

100Degrees & ProgramsEducation. For further requirements for entry into the PT Program refer to TheUniversity of Findlay’s catalog.Required CurriculumSemester HoursBIO 330/BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab 3, 1BIO 331/BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II/lab 3, 1BIO 299/499 Topics: Kinesiology 3CHM/CHL 181 General Chemistry I 4(Prerequisite: MTH 122)CHM/CHL 182 General Chemistry II 4CMP 111 Communication and Search Applications 3COM 100 Communication 3ENG 101 Basic Composition I: Essay Writing 3ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing 3Fine Arts General Education Electives 6Foreign Language/Culture Elective 3HTW 114 Medical Terminology 1HTW 203 Physical Fitness & Lifelong Well-Being 2Humanities General Education Electives 6MTH 130 Elementary Analysis 3MTH 212Statistics orPSY 215 Statistics for Psychology 3PHS/PLA 201 Basic Physics I and Lab 5PHS/PLA 202 Basic Physics II and Lab 5PSY 110 General Psychology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3Social Science General Education Elective 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Degrees & Programs101The University of ToledoDoctoral/Occupational TherapyAn occupational therapist helps people who have physical and/or psychologicalchallenges maximize their ability to perform daily living, work, and leisure tasks.Occupational therapists work with people of all ages in a variety of settings suchas hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, and community organizations.Depending on interest and experience, occupational therapists can assume roles indirect service, administration, consultation, education, and research.The mission of The University of Toledo occupational therapy doctoral (OTD)degree is to lead students to a career path of excellence in practice, advocacy forthe profession, leadership, and contribution to occupational therapy knowledgethrough research. Graduates will be autonomous decision makers usingcontemporary practice skills. The OTD requires 95 semester credit hours over threeyears (8 semesters inclusive of 2 summer terms) of study.The agreement with Lourdes College will facilitate entrance into the (OTD)program at The University of Toledo for qualified Lourdes College students.Students enrolled at Lourdes College may be accepted to the OTD program atThe University of Toledo at one and two years prior to their matriculation at TheUniversity of Toledo. In order to matriculate to the OTD program, you must meetthe following requirements and prerequisite courses.• Bachelor degree in any field of study; minimum 3.0 GPA must be completedprior starting the program (not prior to application).• GRE with minimum mean percentile of 33% across all three sections. If GPA is3.5 or greater, the GRE is not required.• BIO 201/BIL 201 Principles of Biology I 3, 1Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

102Degrees & Programs• BIO/BIL 330 Anatomy and Physiology I 3, 1• BIO/BIL 331 Anatomy and Physiology II 3, 1• PSY 110 General Psychology Overview 3• PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology or 3SOC 207Cultural Anthropology• HTW 114 Medical Terminology 1• Lifespan Human Development.You may meet this requirement by either• earning a B-or better in PSY 210 Developmental Psychology-Life SpanOR• earning a B- or better in both PSY 420 Developmental Psychology I-ChildPsychology (3) AND PSY 330 Developmental Psychology IV – Psychology ofAging (3)• Three letters of recommendation• Writing sample• UT College of Graduate Studies application and feeFor complete program information visit the UT OTD program web site athttp://hsc.utoledo.edu/healthsciences/ot or call 419-383-4429.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

103AcademicDepartmentsLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

104Department of ArtDepartment of Art (ART)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3685E-mail address:Erin Palmer Szavuly, M.F.A.eszavuly@lourdes.eduMISSION: To provide students with the opportunity to develop creativelyin an atmosphere that serves as a stimulus in which awareness, insight, andindividual responsibility develop. Art history classes are designed to expandaesthetic appreciation and respect of various art cultures.Before being admitted into any of the art programs, students must meet thefollowing requirements:a. Interview with an art department representative.b. Submission of a portfolio for examination and critique at the interview.c. Completion of two to four high school credits in art or the equivalent innon-credit private lessons, which are approved by the art advisor.If these requirements are not met, students may still be admitted on a probationarybasis and enrolled in ART 100 Introduction to Art and ART 141 Art of theWestern World. Upon successful completion of these courses with a minimumgrade average of 3.0 (B), students may be accepted into a degree program.The Department of Art offers students the following degree options:a. Associate in Arts in Artb. Bachelor of Arts in Artc. Bachelor of Arts in Art HistoryThe programs are designed to provide a basis for further studies in preparationfor a career as an art educator, art historian, art therapist, display artist, illustrator,interior decorator, layout artist, museum guide, stage designer, or visual artist, aswell as related careers in communications and media. The Bachelor of Arts majorprepares students for both professional work and graduate study.Associate in Arts Art MajorThe associate degree in art is a two-year program, which includes 24 semester hoursin art. Besides completing the required courses, students will prepare a CD portfolioof their work during their final semester.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Art105Required Curriculum Semester HoursGeneral Education (See A.A. Requirements, p. 89) 35Art History 6ART 101 Drawing I 3ART 102 Design Fundamentals 3ART 214 Ceramics I 3ART 221Oil Painting I orART 223 Watercolor I 3ART 233 Printmaking I 3ART 303 Sculpture I 3Available electives 5Total 64Students majoring in art have the option of taking the following courses to fulfillboth general education and major requirements:Learning Outcome3. Aesthetic AwarenessAny ART course6. Cultural AwarenessART 350 Art of AfricaART 442 American Art HistoryART 444 Chinese Art HistoryART 445 Japanese Art History orART 447 History of Women ArtistsBachelor of Arts Art MajorThe Bachelor of Arts degree with an art major is a four-year program, whichincludes 45 semester hours in art. In addition to the curricular requirements,students will prepare a CD portfolio of their work and will organize an exhibit oftheir work during their final semester.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)A.A. degree core classes 24Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

106Department of ArtART 201 Drawing II 3ART 221Oil Painting I orART 223 Watercolor I* 3Additional classes in one or two studio areas (300/400 level) 9Art History 6Minor or electives 20Total 128*The course that was not taken to meet an associate degree requirement.Students majoring in art have the option of taking the following courses to fulfillboth general education and major requirements:Learning Outcome3. Aesthetic AwarenessAny ART course6. Cultural AwarenessART 350 Art of AfricaART 442 American Art HistoryART 444 Chinese Art HistoryART 445 Japanese Art HistoryART 447 History of Women Artists9. Religious PerspectiveTHS 443 Christianity in ArtBachelor of Arts Art MinorA minor in art includes 24 semester hours in art and art history courses.Required CurriculumSemester HoursART 441 19th and 20th Century Art History 3ART Art History Course 3ART 101 Drawing I 3ART 102 Design Fundamentals 3ART 214 Ceramics I 3ART 221 Oil Painting I 3ART 233 Printmaking I 3ART 303 Sculpture I 3Total 242009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Art107Bachelor of Arts Art History MajorThe Bachelor of Arts degree with an art history major is a four-year program, whichincludes 45 semester hours in art and art history.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)ART 141 Art of the Western World 3ART 101 Drawing I 3ART 102 Design Fundamentals 3ART 214 Ceramics I orART 303 Sculpture I 3ART 221 Oil Painting I orART 223 Watercolor I orART 233 Printmaking I 3Art Elective 3Art History Courses 24ART 453 Senior Thesis in Art History 3Minor or electives 20Total 128Students majoring in art history have the option of taking the following courses tofulfill both general education and major requirements:Learning Outcome3. Aesthetic AwarenessAny ART course6. Cultural AwarenessART 350 Art of AfricaART 442 American Art HistoryART 444 Chinese Art HistoryART 445 Japanese Art HistoryART 447 History of Women Artists9. Religious PerspectiveTHS 443 Christianity in ArtLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

108Department of ArtBachelor of Arts Art History MinorA minor in art history includes 18 semester hours in art history courses.Required CurriculumSemester HoursART 241 Ancient and Medieval Art History 3ART 341 Renaissance and Baroque Art History 3ART 441 19th and 20th Century Art History 3ART 442 American Art History 36 sh chosen from the following: 6ART 350 Art of AfricaART 443 Christianity in ArtART 444 Chinese Art HistoryART 445 Japanese Art HistoryART 447 The History of Women ArtistsART 452 Independent Studies-Special Studies in ArtTotal 18Pre-Art Therapy ProgramThe Pre-Art Therapy Program includes 48 semester hours in art and 15 semesterhours in psychology. Art therapists, certified at the master’s degree level, use thecreative process of making art to improve and enhance the physical, mental andemotional well-being of people of all ages. In this profession, you will integrate thefields of human development, visual art (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.) andthe creative process with models of counseling and psychotherapy. Undergraduatestudies provide the foundation for graduate training in art therapy. It is notnecessary to major in art therapy as an undergraduate to apply to a master’sprogram in art therapy. An undergraduate plan of study must include both artand psychology courses. There may be some variation of prerequisites amonggraduate institutions. Prerequisite courses may vary from institution to institution.Prerequisites required by the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) for entryinto a master’s program include:• At least 18 semester hours of studio art courses.• At least 12 semester hours of psychology courses, which must includecourses in developmental psychology and abnormal psychology.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Biology109Art Courses:Psychology Courses:ART 101 Drawing IPSY 110 General PsychologyART 102 Design IPSY 210 Developmental PsychologyART 214 Ceramics IPSY 350 Abnormal PsychologyART 303 Sculpture IPSY 411 Personality Theories & DynamicsART 223 Watercolor IPSY 470 Introduction to CounselingOne Studio ElectiveART 302 Introduction to Art TherapyDepartment of Biology (BIO) andHealth Sciences (HS)Department Chairperson:Extension: 8876E-mail address:Anjali D. Gray, Ph.D.agray@lourdes.eduMISSION: To seek to provide an understanding of life principles and processesby facilitating the learning of current and accurate representative areasof biology. We put emphasis on the development of critical thinking skillsin processing the vast amount of information ranging from molecular toenvironmental areas of basic research. Instilling a reverence for life in all itsforms, we help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluatethe impact of their decisions on their personal welfare as well as the eartharound them.With an array of course offerings, the non-science major as well as the science majoris able to select various topics of personal interest. A person desiring academic studyin biology may pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, or EnvironmentalScience, Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Environmental Science, Associateof Arts degree, or biology minor. Core requirements and allied requirements for thebiology major and minor are listed:Associate in Arts Biology MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 28Core RequirementsBIO 201/BIL 201 Principles of Biology I 3, 1BIO 305/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

110Department of BiologyBIO 307/BIL 307 Cell Biology 3, 1BIO 308/BIL 308 Genetics 3, 1BIO 311/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1Allied RequirementsCHM/CHL 181/182 General College Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 301/302 Organic Chemistry I, II 8Electives in biology 6Total 70Bachelor of Arts Biology MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)Core Requirements (31 sh)BIO 201/BIL 201 Principles of Biology 3, 1BIO 305/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1BIO 307/BIL 307 Cell Biology 3, 1BIO 308/BIL 308 Genetics 3, 1BIO 311/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1BIO 317 Principles of Ecology 3BIO 335/BIL 335 General Microbiology 3, 1BIO 402 Introduction to Research 1BIO 410 Biology Seminar 3Allied Requirement (16 sh)CHM/CHL181,182 General College Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 301/302 Organic Chemistry I, II 8Electives (18 sh)May be taken from any academic discipline.Total 1282009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Biology111Bachelor of Arts Environmental Science MajorEnvironmental science is an interdisciplinary study of human interactions with theenvironment. It combines the information from different biological and physicalscience fields in order to understand the impact of technology on the naturalenvironment and the implications for the future survival of the planet.An environmental sciences degree can be used as a stepping-stone for advancedstudy to become an environmental scientist or public policy advocate. A degree canalso lead to varied professional opportunities in industry, government, consultingcompanies, and non-profit advocacy organizations.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)BIO 305/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1BIO 335/BIL 335 General Microbiology 3, 1BIO 311/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1BIO 317 Principles of Ecology 3BIO 404/BIL 404 Soil Ecology 3, 1CHM/CHL 181, 182 General Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 301/302 Organic Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 306 Environmental Chemistry 4PHS 112 An Introduction to Earth Science 3PHS 114 An Introduction to Geology 3MTH 130 Elementary Analysis 3MTH 212 Statistics 3BIO 402 Introduction to Research 1BIO 410 Biology Seminar 3and electives (10 sh) from BIO, CHM and PHS courses,to be chosen by the student.Total 128Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

112Department of BiologyBachelor of Science Biology MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 48(See B.S. General Education Requirements, p. 82)Core Requirements (31 sh)BIO/BIL 201 Principles of Biology I 3, 1BIO/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1BIO/BIL 307 Cell Biology 3, 1BIO 317 Principles of Ecology 3BIO/BIL 308 Genetics 3, 1BIO/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1BIO 335/BIL 335 General Microbiology 3, 1BIO 402 Introduction to Research 1BIO 410 Biology Seminar 3Allied Requirements (26 sh)CHM/CHL 181, 182 General College Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 301/302 Organic Chemistry 8PHS 201/202 College Physics 10Biology electives (23 sh) to be chosen by the studentTotal 128Biology Minor (25 semester hrs.)Required CurriculumSemester HoursBIO 201/BIL 201 Principles of Biology I 3, 1BIO308/BIL 308 Genetics 3, 1BIO305/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1BIO 311/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1Electives in biology (minimum 9 sh), to be chosen by the student.Allied requirements are the same as for a Biology major.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Biology113Bachelor of Science Environmental Science MajorEnvironmental science is an interdisciplinary study of human interactions with theenvironment. It combines the information from different biological and physicalscience fields in order to understand the impact of technology on the naturalenvironment and the implications for the future survival of the planet.An environmental science degree can be used as a stepping-stone for advancedstudy to become an environmental scientist or public policy advocate. A degree canalso lead to varied professional opportunities in industry, government, consultingcompanies, and non-profit advocacy organizations.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 48(See B.S. General Education Requirements, p. 82)BIO 305/BIL 305 General Botany 3, 1BIO 335/BIL 335 General Microbiology 3, 1BIO 311/BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology 3, 1BIO 317 Principles of Ecology 3BIO 404/BIL 404 Plant and Soil Ecology 3, 1CHM/CHL 181, 182 General College Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 301/302 Organic Chemistry I, II 8CHM/CHL 306 Environmental Chemistry 3, 1PHS 112 An Introduction to Earth Science 3PHS 114 An Introduction to Geology 3MTH 130 Elementary Analysis 3MTH 212 Statistics 3BIO 402 Introduction to Research 1BIO 410 Biology Seminar 3and science electives (25 sh), to be chosen by the student.Total 128Health SciencesThe health science courses are designed to promote the development of health,wellness, physical fitness, and the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit.Health science courses are designated with HTW or PED. To realize our potential,we must understand that everything we feel, think, and believe has an effect onLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

114Department of Business and Leadership Studiesour degree of wellness. We can help this integration process by recognizing thatour physical condition is a reflection of our present spiritual and emotional states.Students are able to investigate health and life from six dimensions: physical,psychological, social, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual. A student pursuinga bachelor’s degree may choose to pursue a minor in Health and Wellness.Health and Wellness Minor (HTW)Required CurriculumSemester HoursBIO 204 Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3BIO 212 Nutrition 3HTW 203 Physical Fitness and Lifelong Well-Being 2HTW 355 Survey of Human Diseases 3HTW 401 Health Behavior 3HTW 405 Consumer Health 3HUV 100 Human Values 3THS 333 Moral and Spiritual Development 3Total 23Department of Business (BUS) andLeadership Studies (LS)Chairperson:Extension: 3686E-mail address:Associate Chairperson:Extension: 3699E-mail address:Dean Ludwig, Ph.D.dludwig@lourdes.eduJean Kujawa, M.B.A.jkujawa@lourdes.eduMISSION: To provide a student-centered educational experience combiningrigorous, specialized business courses with a broad liberal arts foundationto enhance critical analysis, communication, problem solving, ethical, andleadership skills. We will challenge and respect individual abilities andencourage personal integrity, innovation, global awareness, and technologicalliteracy to prepare our graduates to effectively and ethically work, manage,lead, and serve organizations in culturally diverse communities where theywork and live.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies115PhilosophyOur philosophy is that broad liberal arts general education combined with arigorous specialized business curriculum can provide the professional expertiserequired for successful careers in business. Our academic offerings are an extensionof the mission of the College and offer students an opportunity to prepare forcareers in business and/or graduate programs of study. We utilize a holistic approachto learning with an emphasis on the promotion of an ethical business environmentand the worth of all organizations’ most important asset – its people.The skills necessary to compete in business today change virtually overnight.Students with narrowly focused technical backgrounds can often be left behind.Business analysts suggest that the business world is changing from the age ofthe specialist who is on the verge of obsolescence to the age of a generalist whocan readily adapt. Employers today seek employees who possess conceptual,interpersonal, social, attitudinal, problem solving, decision-making, leadership,and adaptive skills, combined with business acumen. With a strong foundationgrounded in the liberal arts, our business programs provide our students withprecisely the skills that today’s employers are seeking.GoalsOur goals focus on achieving the learning outcomes and objectives of both theCollege and the Department by offering business coursework that specificallyenhances each student’s communication competence, critical thinking ability,ethical perspective, cultural awareness, and quantitative competence with a specialemphasis on improving each student’s technological, problem solving, decisionsmaking, people, and team building skills. By developing all of these crucialadaptation skills, Lourdes College business students should be better prepared tocope with the constant change that awaits them in the 21st century.It is our expectation those students who successfully complete our businessprograms:• Possess research literacy skills.• Possess advanced computer application skills.• Possess oral and written competence.• Possess quantitative and analytical skills related to the financial tools ofbusiness.• Are economically literate.• Possess cultural, global, and diversity awareness.• Can effectively work with others.• Can make ethical decisions concerning individual and organizationalissues or problems.• Are aware of contemporary issues effecting business organizations.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

116Department of Business and Leadership Studies• Possess critical thinking skills that allow them to make effective decisionsconcerning organizational problems.• Possess the skills required for successful careers within their selectedbusiness discipline (Accounting, Accounting & Finance, BusinessAdministration, Health Care Administration, Human ResourceManagement, Management, and Marketing).• Can conduct effective career searches.• Possess practical business experience.• Are aware of contemporary issues effecting business organizations.• Possess critical thinking skills that allow them to make effective decisionsconcerning organizational problems.• Possess the skills required for successful careers within their selectedbusiness discipline (Accounting, Accounting & Finance, BusinessAdministration, Health Care Administration, Human ResourceManagement, Management, and Marketing).• Can conduct effective career searches.• Possess practical business experience.Associate in Arts Degree Business MajorThe Associate in Arts Business major is designed for students who seek entry-levelpositions in business, for students who currently hold positions in business andwish to enhance their skills, or for students who wish to lay a foundation for abaccalaureate degree. In order to successfully complete an Associate in Arts Businessmajor, students must:Earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all business major courses.Fulfill the degree requirements listed below and complete a minimum of 60semester hours of overall coursework.Possess a minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.0 and a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 for allbusiness (BUS) and computer (CMP) courses within the A.A. Business major.Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 overall semester hours and 9semester hours of business and/or computer coursework in residency at LourdesCollege.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 35The Associate in Arts Business major requires thestandard courses for the Associate in Arts degree(See A.A. General Education Requirements, p. 89)With the following specification:2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies117Learning OutcomeLO 6.1Cultural AwarenessStudents must choose one of the two following courses:SWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives orSOC 304 Multicultural DiversityMajorBUS 100 Career Planning & Personal Finance 3BUS 101 Business Principles 3CMP 111 Communication & Search Applications orCMP 211 Spreadsheet & Database Applications 3BUS 201 Accounting I 3BUS 254 Macroeconomics orBUS 255 Microeconomics 3BUS 325 Business Communications 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 344 Marketing Concepts 3Available electives 1Total 60Bachelor of Science Business MajorsAll Bachelor of Science Business majors include a core of business courses that builda strong foundation for the study of various business disciplines. Lourdes Collegehas received specialized accreditation for its Bachelor of Science degree programsin business through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education(IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. In order to successfully complete a Bachelor of ScienceBusiness major, students must:Earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all business core and business courses in theselected major.Fulfill the degree requirements listed and complete a minimum of 120 semesterhours of overall coursework with a minimum of 32 overall semester hours and 15business semester hours at the upper (300/400) level.Possess a minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5 for all (BUS) and computer (CMP)courses within the business core and the selected Bachelor of Science Businessmajor.Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 overall semester hours and 16semester hours at the upper (300/400) level as well as a minimum of 21 semesterhours in business and /or computer coursework in residency at Lourdes College.After completing their core business requirements (45 semester hours), students canLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

118Department of Business and Leadership Studiesthen pursue one of six specific Bachelor of Science business majors, each requiringan additional 15 semester hours of study. Given the number of available electiveswithin each business major (15 semester hours), students often can choose tocomplete a second business major simply by utilizing their available electives tocomplete the major course requirements of another business major.Business MajorsAccountingHuman Resource ManagementAccounting & Finance ManagementBusiness Administration MarketingHealth Care AdministrationBachelor of Science (Business Majors)Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 45All Bachelor of Science Business majors require standard courses for the Bachelor ofScience degree(See B.S. General Education Requirements, p. 82)With the following specifications:Learning Outcomes6.1 Cultural AwarenessStudents must choose one of the two following courses:SWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives orSOC 304 Multicultural Diversity9.1 Quantitative CompetenceMTH 212 StatisticsStudents who complete a Business major should take the following course tofulfill both a general education and a business core course requirement:Learning Outcome4.2 Ethical PerspectiveBUS 430 Business EthicsBusiness Core Requirements for all Business majors 45BUS 100 Career Planning & Personal Finance 3BUS 101 Business Principles 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies119CMP 111 Communication & Search Applications 3CMP 211 Spreadsheet & Database Applications 3BUS 201 Accounting 3BUS 254 Macroeconomics 3BUS 255 Microeconomics 3BUS 304 Corporate Finance 3BUS 320 International Business 3BUS 325 Business Communications 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 340 Business Internship 3BUS 344 Marketing Concepts 3BUS 430 Business Ethics 3BUS 459 Business Policy 3Business Major Requirements 15Accounting Major (see p. 119)Accounting and Finance Major (see p. 120)Business Administration Major (see p. 120)Health Care Administration Major (see p. 121)Human Resource Management Major (see p. 121)Management Major (see p. 122)Marketing Major (see p. 122)Available electives 15Bachelor of Science Accounting MajorThe accounting major is designed for students who seek careers in accounting,for students who currently hold such positions and wish to enhance their skills,or for students who eventually want to pursue a graduate degree. The curriculumof the major provides coverage of the five required accounting subject areas andall the business course requirements necessary to sit for the Certified ProfessionalAccountant (C.P.A.) examination. Students who ultimately wish to seek thisprofessional designation should consult with the department academic advisorabout how to fulfill other requirements for the C.P.A. examination.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

120Department of Business and Leadership StudiesRequired CurriculumSemester HoursAccounting Major 15BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3BUS 321 Tax Accounting 3BUS 322 Cost Accounting 3BUS 332 Auditing 3Bachelor of Science Accounting and Finance MajorThe accounting and finance major is designed for students who seek careers infinancial services (banking, lending, investing, insurance, and real estate), forstudents who currently hold such positions and wish to enhance their skills, orfor students who eventually want to pursue a graduate degree. Since a sufficientnumber of electives (15 semester hours) exist in this program, this businessmajor can be combined with another business major if a student desires a degreeconsisting of two majors.Required CurriculumSemester HoursAccounting & Finance Major 15BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3BUS 305 Financial Institutions, Markets & Money 3BUS 322 Cost Accounting 3BUS 404 Investments 3Bachelor of Science Business Administration MajorThe business administration major is designed for students who seek careers inbusiness administration, for students who currently hold such positions and wishto enhance their skills, or for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree.Although all business majors can be tailored to prepare students for graduate study,the business administration major offers students the most direct route towardfulfilling required M.B.A. graduate degree prerequisites. Students who plan topursue an M.B.A. degree in the future are encouraged to use their available electivesto complete the pre-M.B.A. option.Required CurriculumSemester HoursBusiness Administration Major 15BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies121BUS 330 Legal Environment of Business 3BUS 335 Marketing Management 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior & Development 3Pre-M.B.A. Preparation Option (Electives)BUS 434 Operations Management 3MTH 132 Calculus for Managerial Sciences+ 3+This math elective can be used to fulfill one of the math general education requirementsas long as the required prerequisite math courses are waived through satisfactoryplacement test scores.Bachelor of Science Health Care Administration MajorThe health care administration major is designed for students who seek careers inhealth care administration, for students who currently hold such positions and wishto enhance their skills, or for students who want to eventually pursue a graduatedegree. The program can be especially suitable for former direct-care practitionerswho have been promoted into management and need further managerial training orfor current direct-care practitioners who desire the managerial training necessary toachieve promotion into management.Required CurriculumSemester HoursHealth Care Administration Major 15BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3BUS 310 Human Resource Management 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior & Development 3BUS 424 Health Care Management 3Bachelor of Science Human ResourceManagement MajorThe human resource management major is designed for students who seek careersin human resources, for students who currently hold such positions and wish toenhance their skills, or for students who eventually want to pursue a graduatedegree. Since a sufficient number of electives (15 semester hours) exist in thisprogram, this major can be combined with another business major if a studentdesires a degree consisting of two business majors.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

122Department of Business and Leadership StudiesRequired CurriculumSemester HoursHuman Resource Management Major 15BUS 213 Human Resource Development 3BUS 310 Human Resource Management 3BUS 411 Labor Relations 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior & Development 3BUS 440 Employment Law 3Bachelor of Science Management MajorThe management major is designed for students who seek careers in supervisorymanagement, for students who currently hold such positions and wish to enhancetheir skills, or for students who eventually want to pursue a graduate degree. Sincea sufficient number of electives (15 semester hours) exist in this program, thismajor can be combined with another business major if a student desires a degreeconsisting of two business majors.Required CurriculumSemester HoursManagement Major 15COM 102 Interpersonal Communications 3BUS 213 Human Resource Development 3BUS 259 Supervision 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior & Development 3Management Electives (choice of one course below) 3BUS 303 Women in Management (3)BUS 310 Human Resource Management (3)BUS 335 Marketing Management (3)BUS 424 Health Care Management (3)BUS 434 Operations Management (3)Bachelor of Science Marketing MajorThe marketing major is designed for students who seek careers in marketing, forstudents who currently hold such positions and wish to enhance their skills, orfor students who eventually want to pursue a graduate degree. Since a sufficientnumber of electives (15 semester hours) exist in this program, this major can be2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies123combined with another business major if a student desires a degree consisting oftwo business majors.Required CurriculumSemester HoursMarketing Major 15COM 100 Oral Communications orCOM 102 Interpersonal Communications 3BUS 315 Consumer Behavior 3BUS 335 Marketing Management 3Marketing Electives (choice of two courses below) 6BUS 314 Marketing Research (3)BUS 334 Advertising (3)BUS 435 Internet Marketing (3)BUS 444 Logistics & Marketing (3)Business MinorsThe Department of Business and Leadership Studies offers six business minorprograms, all requiring 24 semester hours of coursework. In order to successfullycomplete a business minor, students must:Earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all business minor courses.Fulfill the selected minor course requirements listed below.Possess a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. for all business (BUS) and computer (CMP) courseswithin the business minor.These business minor programs were designed for both business and non-businessstudents.Accounting & FinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness (for Non-Business Majors only) ManagementHealth Care AdministrationMarketingRequired CurriculumSemester HoursAccounting and Finance 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 201 Accounting I 3BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 302 Managerial Accounting 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

124Department of Business and Leadership StudiesBUS 304 Corporate Finance 3BUS 305 Financial Institutions, Markets, and Money 3BUS 322 Cost Accounting 3BUS 404 Investments 3Required CurriculumSemester HoursBusiness (for Non-Business Majors only) 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 201 Accounting I 3BUS 254 Macroeconomics orBUS 255 Microeconomics 3BUS 325 Business Communications 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 344 Marketing Concepts 3BUS 430 Business Ethics 3CMP 111 Communication & Search Applications orCMP 211 Spreadsheet & Database Applications 3Required CurriculumSemester HoursHealth Care Administration 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 201 Accounting I 3BUS 202 Accounting II 3BUS 304 Corporate Finance 3BUS 310 Human Resource Management 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 344 Marketing Concepts 3BUS 424 Health Care Management 3Required CurriculumSemester HoursHuman Resource Management 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 213 Human Resource Development 3BUS 259 Supervision 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Business and Leadership Studies125BUS 310 Human Resource Management 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 411 Labor Relations 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior and Development 3BUS 440 Employment Law 3Required CurriculumSemester HourManagement 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 213 Human Resource Development 3BUS 259 Supervision 3BUS 333 Management Concepts 3BUS 413 Organizational Behavior and Development 3COM 102 Interpersonal Communications 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3Management Elective (choice of one course below) 3BUS 303 Women in Management (3)BUS 310 Human Resource Management (3)BUS 335 Marketing Management (3)BUS 424 Health Care Management (3)BUS 434 Operations Management (3)Required CurriculumSemester HoursMarketing 24BUS 101 Business Principles 3BUS 255 Microeconomics 3BUS 315 Consumer Behavior 3BUS 335 Marketing Management 3BUS 344 Marketing Concepts 3COM 100 Oral Communication orCOM 102 Interpersonal Communication 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

126Department of Business and Leadership StudiesMarketing electives (choice of one course below)BUS 314 Marketing Research 3BUS 334 Advertising 3BUS 435 Internet Marketing 3BUS 444 Logistics and Marketing Applications 3Bachelor of Arts Business MajorsStudents are no longer being admitted into Bachelor of Arts Business majors.Students needing to complete degree requirements for these majors should referto the 2006-2007 and earlier academic catalogs if necessary. Students are heldaccountable to the requirements at the time the major is declared.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Chemistry & Physical Sciences127Department of Chemistry (CHM/CHL)and Physical Sciences (PHS/PLA)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3518E-mail Address:Cynthia Molitor, Ph.D.cmolitor@lourdes.eduMISSION: To engage students in a dynamic, challenging, and integrated studyof chemical and physical principles necessary to develop scientific literacy andcritical thinking skills. Through a variety of supportive learning modes, studentsdevelop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that enable them to becomesuccessful professionals and scientifically responsible citizens.ChemistryChemistry, as a pure science, explores the nature and transformation of matter. Asan applied science, it seeks to provide society with the knowledge and tools to tacklepressing social problems. Knowledge of chemistry will aid students in understandingthe technological society in which they live. The courses are designed to provide thestudent with the chemical principles and techniques that are useful in a broad rangeof careers, including those in the biological sciences and pre-professional programs inmedicine and nursing.Physical SciencesPhysical sciences address the needs of the non-science major with four courseofferings. The goal is to present physical sciences as interesting human activities tothose persons for whom this may be the last formal glimpse of science. In addition,the two-semester physics course provides a basic introduction, with emphasis onapplication and the underlying concepts essential to all technical knowledge. Thismathematically based course is intended to support studies of biology, pre-medicine,pre-dentistry, and various related fields.Environmental Science MajorThe environmental science major in either the Bachelor of Arts degree or theBachelor of Science degree is an interdisciplinary study offered jointly by theDepartment of Biology and Health Sciences and the Department of Chemistryand Physical Sciences. For further information regarding this program, see theDepartment of Biology and Health Sciences.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

128Department of EducationDepartment of Education (EDU)Chairperson:Department Extension: 3713/3715E-mail Address:Michael J. Smith, Ph.D.msmith@lourdes.eduAssociate Chairperson for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation:Sr. Valerie Grondin, O.S.F., M.A.E-mail Address:vgrondin@lourdes.eduAssociate Chairperson for Graduate and Professional Studies:Michael P. French, Ph.D.E-mail Address:mfrench@lourdes.eduEarly Childhood Education ProgramDirector:Karen S. Roadruck, M.Ed.E-mail Address:kroadruck@lourdes.eduMiddle Childhood Education ProgramDirector:Charles D. Beard, M.A.E-mail Address:cbeard@lourdes.eduAdolescence to Young Adult Education ProgramDirector:Pamela Speaks, Ed.D.E-mail Address:pspeaks@lourdes.eduMISSION: To facilitate the preparation of teachers, provide professionaldevelopment opportunities for educators, and offer educational experiencesand outreach for learners of all ages. We provide holistic learning rooted inFranciscan values: learning, reverence and service. As a result of our efforts wefoster the development of individuals who make a positive difference in ourworld.The Department of Education is committed to preparing students with theknowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be effective teachers and lead rich,meaningful lives. Believing in the education of the total person, we seek to equipstudents for the teaching profession by integrating liberal arts education withprofessional education. Through its basic liberal arts curriculum, the Collegeprovides students with opportunities to integrate deep moral convictions withintellectual and social interests and professional careers. The College recognizesthat development of a person’s total potential requires lifelong learning; hence, weencourage students to make the search for truth a continuing quest.Lourdes College Department of Education believes and affirms the study of thegrowth and development of the whole child as a unique gift from God. We are2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education129committed to providing students with the opportunity to acquire the necessaryknowledge, skills, and dispositions in order that they may provide developmentallyappropriate, inclusive and responsive education for all children in society. Weare also committed to assisting our students in becoming knowledgeable andappreciative of the multicultural/diverse gifts of children and of the capabilitiesnecessary to provide effective education for such children. In addition, we recognizethe significant impact technology plays in society and in the learning process. Assuch, we are committed to providing the opportunities for students to understandthe appropriate integration of technology in the learning process and to acquire thefundamental concepts and skills for effectively applying technology in educationalsettings.The curriculum and experiences (including four field experiences) of the teachereducation program are designed to provide students preparing to become teacherswith the opportunities to demonstrate competency in meeting the followingTeacher Candidate Performance Outcomes:• The teacher candidate will model the Franciscan values of reverence,service, and the Franciscan tradition of a lifetime of learning.• The teacher candidate will analyze past experiences and pursueprofessional development to enhance teaching efficacy and to improvefuture teaching performance.• The teacher candidate will create and practice developmentallyappropriate and inclusive lessons that articulate clear learning goals,recognize the unique God-given gifts of all students, connect prior andfuture learning, and include appropriate evaluation strategies.• The teacher candidate will create a positive and safe learning environment,incorporating consistent and appropriate standards for behavior,which respects and celebrates the value of all students’ backgrounds, styles,and perspectives.• The teacher candidate will demonstrate an understanding of subjectcontent, developmentally appropriate teaching practices, student learning,and respect for diversity.• The teacher candidate will use a variety of instructional strategies,which may incorporate the appropriate use of technology, to make contentcomprehensible and to promote high order thinking.• The teacher candidate will use a variety of communication methodsand collaborate with students, families (parents/guardians), schoolpersonnel, and community to support student learning and development.The Department of Education programs are designed to offer students theopportunity to achieve a liberal arts education and prepare students for the teachingLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

130Department of Educationprofession. All programs are designed to meet the licensure requirements as set forthby the Ohio Department of Education. In order to graduate, students must meetthe Lourdes College Department of Education requirements. The responsibilityfor meeting the goals and requirements rests with the student. Lourdes CollegeDepartment of Education reserves the right to make changes to the courses ofstudy and program requirements due to the frequent changes in national and statestandards and regulations.Classification of studentsEDU Students are classified as follows:Pre-Education Majors - are students seeking a teacher education degree and havenot yet fulfilled the program admission requirements. They will not be admittedto the Teacher Education Program until they have met the Program AdmissionRequirements and have been officially accepted into the Program.EDEP - Pre-Education Early Childhood MajorEDMP - Pre-Education Middle Childhood MajorEDAP - Pre-Education Adolescence to Young Adult MajorEducation Majors - are students seeking a teacher education degree who havefulfilled the Program Admission Requirements and have been officially acceptedinto the Lourdes College Department of Education.EDE - Early Childhood Education MajorEDM - Middle Childhood Education MajorEDA - Adolescence to Young Adult Education MajorPre-Licensure Students - Licensure Students are degreed students seeking anapproved teacher preparation program that prepares them for teacher licensure, buthave not fulfilled the Program Admission requirements and have not been officiallyaccepted into the Lourdes College Department of Education. It should be notedthat licensures are only issued by the Ohio Department of Education and notLourdes College.EDEQ - Pre-Early Childhood LicensureEDMQ - Pre-Middle Childhood LicensureEDAQ - Pre-Adolescence to Young Adult LicensureTeacher Licensure - are degreed students who are seeking an approved teacherpreparation program that prepares them for teacher licensure. Such students willnot be admitted to the Teacher Education Program until they have met the ProgramAdmission Requirements and have been officially accepted into the Program. Itshould be noted that licenses are only issued by the Ohio Department of Educationand not Lourdes College.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education131EDEL - Early Childhood LicensureEDML - Middle Childhood LicensureEDAL - Adolescence to Young Adult LicensureProgram Admission RequirementsStudents seeking admission to the Teacher Education Program are considered asPre-Education Majors until they have completed the following Program AdmissionRequirements and have been approved for acceptance into the Program. Pre-Education Majors and non-educational students are not allowed to enroll in anyeducation course at the 300/400 levels. Those admission requirements that apply tostudents seeking licensure only are noted with .• Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher. • Grade of C or higher in EDU 100, EDU 150, EDU 230, EDU 250. • Grade of C or higher in ENG 101, ENG 102, MTH 110.• Completed credential file. • Passing scores for all Praxis I tests (172 Writing, 172 Math, 175 Reading)• Successful review of Candidate Admission Portfolio. • Recommendation of Program Chair/Advisor. Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program teacher candidates will need todemonstrate competencies at various points called “gates” in order to progress andultimately complete the program. Students are to refer to the Education StudentHandbook for details related to Assessment Gates and requirements.Clinical/Field ExperiencesThe Lourdes College Department of Education believes that it must provideopportunities for its teacher candidates to participate in meaningful classroomexperiences in which they are able to put theory and knowledge into action. Fieldexperiences embedded within teacher education courses at Lourdes College aredesigned to support the development of competent, appropriate, reflective, andprofessional teachers. In addition, field experiences are designed to give studentsdiverse experiences relative to demographic locations, cultures, racial and ethnicbackgrounds, and diversity of student abilities and needs. Field experiencesare organized in a sequential and timely manner to provide teacher candidateswith classroom opportunities to observe, interact, and apply their knowledge oftheoretical perspectives related to human and curriculum development that havebeen presented to them in their teacher education program. This progression offield experiences culminates in the Student Teaching experience. Student Teachingis designed to be the most valuable and intense learning experience prior tograduation. All policies, requirements, and procedures related to field experiencesLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

132Department of Educationare detailed in the Field Experience Handbook. Students must have a satisfactorycriminal background check to participate in the clinical or field experiences. Formore information, students should contact their advisor.Bachelor of Arts Early ChildhoodMajor Course of StudyThe Early Childhood Program prepares teachers to work with young children fromages three through eight grades Pre-Kindergarten through third.Required CurriculumGeneral EducationLearning Outcome1. Communication Competence (9)COM 100 Oral CommunicationsENG 101 Composition I: Essay WritingENG 102 Composition II: Research & Writing2. Critical Thinking Ability (6)PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking3. Aesthetic Awareness (9)ART 117 Art for the Teachers of Young ChildrenENG 200 Introduction to LiteratureMUS 111 Music for Teachers of the Young Child-Basic4. Ethical Foundations (6)HUV 100 Human ValuesPHL 103 Introduction to Ethics5. Historical Conscience (6)HST 219 Ohio HistoryPLS 122 American National Government6. Cultural Awareness (6)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in EducationGEO 250 World Cultural Geography2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education1337. Scientific Literacy (6)EDU 250SCI 1708. Religious Perspective (6)Educational PsychologySurvey of ScienceOne THS course at the 100 or 200 levelAnother THS course at any level9. Quantitative Competence (6)MTH 110MTH 22410. Personal Wellness Responsibility (3)HTW 253Professional EducationFoundation CoursesFundamental Concepts of Mathematics IMathematics for Teachers of Young Children IHealth Science for Teachers of Early ChildhoodEDU 100 Foundations of Education (3)EDU 150 Introduction to Technology in Education (3)EDU 230 Survey of Special Needs Education (3)EDU 250 Educational Psychology (3)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in Education (3)EDU 318 Classroom Management & Behavioral Issues (3)EDU 328 Integration of the Arts in Instruction (3)Early Childhood StrandEDE 210 Child Development (3)EDE 235Integrated Curriculum and Instruction in EarlyChildhood (3)EDE 250 Early Childhood Methods and Field Experience I (3)EDE 307Special Education Assessment & InstructionalAdaptations (3)EDE 315 Family, School, Community Relations (3)EDE 350 Early Childhood Methods & Field Experience II (3)EDE 450 Early Childhood Student Teaching (12)Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

134Department of EducationReading StrandEDU 218 The Role of Phonics in Emergent Literacy (3)EDU 314 Teaching Reading Through Literature for Children (3)EDU 330 Developmental Reading Through Content Area Reading (3)EDU 332 Reading Diagnosis and Assessment (3)Curriculum ContentLanguage ArtsCOM 100 Oral Communications (3)ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3)ENG 102 Composition II: Research & Writing (3)ENG 200 Introduction to Literature (3)MathMTH 110 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I (3)MTH 224 Mathematics for Teachers of Young Children I (3)MTH 225 Mathematics for Teachers of Young Children II (3)ScienceHTW 253 Health Science for Teachers of Early Childhood (3)SCI 170 Survey of Science (3)SCI 370 Integrated Science for Teachers (3)Social StudiesGEO 250 World Cultural Geography (3)HST 121 Survey of United States History I (3)HST 219 Ohio History (3)PLS 122 American National Government (3)Art/MusicART 117 Art for the Teachers of Young Children (3)MUS 111 Music for Teachers of the Young Child-Basic (3)Field Experience Required2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education135Bachelor of Arts Middle ChildhoodMajor Course of StudyThe Middle Childhood Program prepares teachers to work with learners from agesnine through fourteen and grades four through nine.The exact number of credit hours needed for graduation is dependent upon the twoareas of concentration selected.Required CurriculumGeneral EducationLearning Outcome1. Communication Competence (9)COM 100 Oral CommunicationsENG 101 Composition I: Essay WritingENG 102 Composition II: Research & Writing2. Critical Thinking Ability (6)PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking3. Aesthetic Awareness (9)ENG 200 Introduction to LiteratureEDU 328 Integration of the Arts in InstructionAn Art or Music Course4. Ethical Foundations (6)HUV 100 Human ValuesPHL 103 Introduction to Ethics5. Historical Consciousness (6)HST 219 Ohio HistoryPLS 122 American National Government6. Cultural Awareness (6)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in EducationGEO 250 World Cultural Geography7. Scientific Literacy (6)EDU 250 Education PsychologyLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

136Department of EducationSCI 1708. Religious Perspective (6)Survey of ScienceOne theological studies course at the 100 or 200 levelAnother theological studies course at any level9. Quantitative Competence (6)MTH 110/111 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I/IIMTH 110 or higher10. Personal Wellness Responsibility (3)HTW 254Professional EducationFoundation CoursesHealth Science for Teachers of Young Adolescent toYoung AdultEDU 100 Foundations of Education (3)EDU 150 Introduction to Technology in Education (3)EDU 230 Survey of Special Needs Education (3)EDU 250 Educational Psychology (3)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in Education (3)EDU 318 Classroom Management & Behavioral Issues (3)EDU 328 Integration of the Arts in Instruction (3)Middle Childhood StrandEDM 210 Education for Young Adolescents (3)EDM 235Integrated Curriculum and Instruction in theMiddle School (3)EDM 250 Middle Childhood Methods and Field Experience I (3)EDM 350 Middle Childhood Methods and Field Experience II (3)EDM 450 Middle Childhood Student Teaching (12)Reading StrandEDU 218 The Role of Phonics in Emergent Literacy (3)EDU 312Teaching Reading Through Literature for YoungAdolescents (3)EDU 330 Developmental Reading Through Content Area Reading (3)2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education137EDU 332 Reading, Diagnosis & Assessment (Elective) (3)Field Experience RequiredCurriculum Content/Areas of Concentration(Choose 2 of the 4 areas listed)Language ArtsMathCOM 100 Oral Communications (3) MTH 110 Fundamental Concepts of Math I orENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3) MTH 111 Fundamental Concepts of Math II (3)ENG 102 Composition II: Research MTH 122 College Algebra (3)and Writing (3)ENG 200 Introduction to Literature (3) MTH 130 Elementary Analysis (3)ENG 313 Theoretical Approaches to Writing MTH 132 Calculus for the Managerial Sciences (3)and Reading (3)ENG 401 Studies in Fiction (3) MTH 204 Geometry (3)ENG 404 Studies in Modern Literatures (3) MTH 212 Statistics (3)ScienceSocial StudiesBIO 201 Principles of Biology (4) HST 104 History of World Civilization II (3)BIO 215 Basic Ecology (3) HST 121 Survey of United States History I (3)SCI 170 Survey of Science (3) HST 122 Survey of United States History II (3)SCI 370 Integrated Science for Teachers (3) HST 219 Ohio History (3)PHS 112 Introduction to Earth Science (3) PLS 122 American National Government (3)PHS 113 Principles of Physical Science (3) GEO 250 World Cultural Geography (3)HTW 254 Health Science for Teachers of BUS 250 Macroeconomics (3)Young Adolescent to Young Adult (3)Bachelor of Science Adolescence to Young AdultMajor Course of StudyThe Adolescence to Young Adult Program prepares teachers to work with learnersfrom ages twelve through twenty-one and grades seven through twelve in one of thefollowing teaching fields:• Life Sciences• Integrated Mathematics• Integrated Language Arts• Integrated Social StudiesThe exact number of credit hours needed for graduation is dependent upon theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

138Department of Educationteaching field selected. In some fields students may be able to obtain a dual major.Beginning Fall Semester 2007, education (AYA) students declaring an Englishconcentration are expected to fulfill a portfolio requirement.Required CurriculumGeneral EducationLearning Outcomes1. Communication Competence (6)ENG 101 Composition I: Essay WritingENG 102 Composition II: Research & Writing2. Critical Thinking Ability (3)PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy orPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking3. Aesthetic Awareness (6)ENG 200 Introduction to LiteratureEDU 328 Integration of the Arts in Instruction4. Ethical Foundations (6)HUV 100 Human ValuesPHL 103 Introduction to Ethics5. Historical Consciousness (3)Any History (HST) or Political Science (PLS) course6. Cultural Awareness (3)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in Education7. Religious Perspective (6)One theological studies (THS) course at 100 or 200 level andOne theological studies course at any level8. Scientific Literacy (6)Any science class from biology, chemistry (except 099), physicsEDU 250 Educational Psychology9. Quantitative Competence (6)Two mathematics (MTH) courses (110 or higher)2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education13910. Personal Wellness Responsibility (3)HTW 254Professional EducationFoundational CoursesHealth Science for Teachers of the Young Adolescentto Young AdultEDU 100 Foundations of Education (3)EDU 150 Introduction to Technology in Education (3)EDU 230 Survey of Special Needs Education (3)EDU 250 Educational Psychology (3)EDU 316 Multicultural and Social Issues in Education (3)EDU 318 Classroom Management and Behavioral Issues (3)EDU 328 Integration of Arts in Instruction (3)Adolescence to Young Adult Strand CoursesEDA 210 Teaching Adolescents and Young Adults (3)EDA 235Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescents andYoung Adults (3)EDA 250 General Teaching Methods and Field Experience I (3)EDU 330Developmental Reading through Content AreaReading (3)EDA 351-354 Concentration Area - Methods and Field Experience II(3)EDA 450 Adolescent & Young Adult Student Teaching (12)Field Experience RequiredContent Specialization - Credit hours will differ based on the area ofspecialization.• Language Arts• Mathematics• Social Studies• Life SciencesLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

140Department of EducationLourdes College Department of Education Reporton the Quality of Teacher PreparationMISSION: Lourdes College is a Catholic, independent, coeducational, fouryearliberal arts college sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania,Ohio. Lourdes College is firmly rooted in its commitment to Catholic highereducation and its mission to serve “men and women by providing continuingopportunities for intellectual discovery, accentuating both liberal learningand integrated professional education” (Lourdes College Mission Statement).Reflecting the traditions and philosophy of the Sisters of St. Francis, the LourdesCollege Department of Education mission is to facilitate the preparation ofteachers, provide professional development opportunities for educators, and offereducational experiences and outreach for learners of all ages. We provide holisticlearning rooted in Franciscan values: learning, reverence and service. As a result ofour efforts we foster the development of individuals who make a positive differencein our world.Teacher Preparation: The Lourdes College Department of Education is committedto preparing students with the knowledge, skills and disposition necessary to beeffective teachers. Candidates are prepared with skills that allow them to providedevelopmentally appropriate, inclusive and responsive education.As such, the curriculum and experiences of the Lourdes College Teacher EducationProgram are designed to reflect established, contemporary and emerging principlesand practices and provide students with a solid foundation and the most currentknowledge and skills necessary to be effective and successful teachers.Teacher Education Programs:• Early Childhood• Degree - Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education• The Early Childhood Education Program prepares teachers to workwith young children between the ages of three and eight years old,grades pre-kindergarten through third.• Middle Childhood• Degree - Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education• The Middle Childhood Education Program prepares teachers to workwith children between the ages of nine and fourteen years old, gradesfour through nine.• Adolescence to Young Adult• Degree - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence to Young Adult Education• The Adolescence to Young Adult Program prepares teachers towork with learners from ages 12 through 21, grades seven throughtwelve in one of the following teaching fields: Life Sciences, IntegratedMathematics, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Social Studies.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education141Student Characteristics: More than 300 students are enrolled in the Departmentof Education programs at Lourdes College. Many students are “non-traditional”students who are returning to college several years after graduating from highschool. Many are first generation college students and virtually all students have afull or part time job with many raising families.Program Admission Requirements: Students seeking admission into the teachereducation program are considered as pre-education majors until they have met allof the following Program Admission Requirements and have been approved foracceptance into the program. Those admission requirements that apply to studentsseeking licensure only are noted with an*.• Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher*• Grade of C or higher in EDU 100, EDU 150, EDU 230, EDU 250*• Grade of C or higher in ENG 101, ENG 102, Math 110• Completed credential file*• Passing scores for all Praxis I tests (172 Writing, 172 Math, 175 Reading)• Successful review of Candidate Admission Portfolio*• Recommendation of program chair/advisor*Program Approval: All Education Programs have been approved by The OhioDepartment of Education (O.D.E.) and meet all current standards.Special Features:• Instructional Technology is integrated in educational courses offeringcandidates the opportunity to become technologically proficient.• All teacher education students are required to develop a professionalportfolio demonstrating their knowledge, skills and dispositions in theirselected area of study.• Students receive intensive, diverse and meaningful field experiences in areaclassrooms.• Four required reading courses are incorporated into the Early ChildhoodEducation and Middle Childhood Education course of studyLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

142Department of EducationPraxis II Pass-Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation ProgramAcademic Year: 2007-2008 • Number of Program Completers: 30StatewideType of Assessment 2 Number Number Institutional Institutional Number NumberTaking Passing Pass Quartile Taking Passing Pass StatewideAssessment 3 Assessment 4 Rate Rank Assessment 3 Assessment 4 RateAggregate -Basic SkillsAggregate -ProfessionalKnowledge 30 30 100% I 7016 6854 98%Aggregate - AcademicContent Areas (Math,English, Biology, etc.) 36 36 100% I 7315 7176 98%Aggregate - OtherContent AreasCareer/TechnicalEducation, HealthEducations, etc.) 117 117 100%Aggregate - TeachingSpecial Populations(Special Education,ELS, etc.) 1017 965 95%Aggregate -PerformanceAssessmentsSummary Totals andPass Rates 5 30 30 100% I 7129 6865 96%1The number of program completers found, matched and used in the passing rate calculation will not equalthe sum of the column labeled “Number Taking Assessment” since a completer can take more than oneassessment.2Institutions and/or States did not require the assessments within an aggregate where data cells are blank.3Number of completers who took one or more tests in a category and within their areas of specialization.4Number who passed all tests they took in a category and within their area of specialization.5Summary Totals and Pass Rate: Number of completers who successfully completed one or more tests acrossall categories used by the state for licensure and total pass rate.Contextual InformationTotal number of students admitted into teacher preparation,all specializations, in academic year 2007-2008 39Number of students in supervised student teaching inacademic year 2007-2008 39Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers in 2007-2008 5• Full-time faculty in professional education 10• Part-time faculty in professional education but full-timein the institution 0• Part-time faculty in professional education, not otherwiseemployed by the institution 242009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education143Total faculty student teaching supervisors 5Student teacher/faculty ratio 7.8The average number of student teaching hours per week required 30The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required 15Average total number of hours required 450Note: Ohio Passing Scores that are over 200 are older versions of the Praxis II test in that area.*** No pass rate percentage is calculated when fewer than 10 teacher candidates take the Praxis II test.Special ProgramsElementary Religion Teacher CertificateThe Elementary Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration with theDepartment of Theological Studies. It is designed for Early Childhood and MiddleChildhood Education majors who wish to teach religion in the Toledo DiocesanCatholic Elementary Schools. Students who successfully complete the designatedcourses listed below and who complete the Diocesan Orientation Program will becertified to teach religion in the Diocese. In most cases this program will only addone additional course to a student’s program.EDE 350 Early Childhood Methods and Field Experience II orEDM 350 Middle Childhood Methods and Field Experience II (3)THS 218 Celebrating the Sacraments (3)THS 220Introduction to the Old Testament orTHS 221 Introduction to the New Testament (3)THS 235 Survey of Catholic Belief (3)THS 265 Christian Ethics (3)Catholic High School Religion Teacher CertificateThe High School Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration with theDepartment of Theological Studies. It may be earned by Adolescence to YoungAdult (AYA) Education majors, theological studies majors, or by individuals whoalready hold a bachelor’s degree.The certificate program is designed to prepare students with content knowledgein theological studies and the educational skills necessary to be successful religionteachers on the high school level.Theological studies majors wishing to earn the certificate need to complete therequirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies and include thefollowing courses in their program:Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

144Department of EducationDepartment of Theological Studies:THS 211 History of Christianity: Origins to the Renaissance (3)THS 212 History of Christianity: Reformation to the Present (3)THS 218 Celebrating the Sacraments (3)THS 220 Introduction to the Old Testament (3)THS 221 Introduction to the New Testament (3)THS 235 Survey of Catholic Belief (3)THS 244Great Religions of the East orTHS 246 Great Religions of the West (3)THS 265 Christian Ethics (3)THS 312 Jesus, The Christ (3)THS 435 Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness (3)Department of Education:EDA 210 Teaching Adolescents and Young Adults (3)EDA 235Curriculum & Instruction for Adolescents &Young Adults (3)EDA 355• Theological Studies Methods and Field Experiences (3)EDU 250 Educational Psychology (3)EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issues in Education (3)EDU 318 Classroom Management & Behavioral Issues (3)• Four (4) week Field PlacementTeacher LicensureThe Lourdes College Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, and Adolescence toYoung Adult Programs have been approved by the Ohio Department of Education.Students who successfully complete the Lourdes College teacher preparationprogram and meet the other State requirements will be eligible to obtain theprovisional teaching license. This license will allow graduates to enter the EntryYear Program. Successful completion of the Entry Year Program will lead tothe issuance of a professional teaching license. Lourdes College Departmentof Education reserves the right to make changes to the courses of study andprogram requirements due to the frequent changes in national state standards andregulations.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education145The Middle Childhood Generalist EndorsementThe Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement is added to the Ohio Departmentof Education Middle Childhood Teaching License. The Ohio Board of Educationhas approved the Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement license that can onlybe added to any existing Middle Childhood license and for any combination ofthe four areas of concentration. The generalist endorsement will allow teachers toteach grades 4-6 only. Candidates will only be allowed to obtain this license froman approved institution that has an approved generalist program in any of the fourconcentration areas (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math).Lourdes College Middle Childhood Generalist EndorsementDegree: Endorsement (grades 4-6)Major:Concentration Areas:Middle Childhood EducationLanguage Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science(six semester hours per content area)Middle Childhood Endorsement for Language ArtsIn addition to the Communication Competence (ENG 101: Composition I: EssayWriting, ENG 102: Composition II: Research & Writing, ENG 200: Introductionto Literature) required by General Education the candidate must take the followingtwo courses:EDU 330: Developmental Reading Through Content Area ReadingENG 313:3 semester hoursTheoretical Approaches to Writing and Reading3 semester hoursThe candidate must also pass the Praxis II test for Middle Childhood Language ArtsOR pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge TestMiddle Childhood Endorsement for Social StudiesIn addition to the Historical Conscience (PLS 122: American NationalGovernment) and Cultural Awareness (GEO 250: World Cultural Geography)required by General Education the candidate must take the following two courses:HST 219: Ohio History - 3 semester hoursHST 121: Survey of United States History I - 3 semester hoursThe candidate must also pass the Praxis II test for Middle Childhood Social StudiesOR pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test.Middle Childhood Endorsement for MathematicsThe candidate must take the following two courses:MTH 110: Fundamentals Concepts of Mathematics IMTH 111:3 semester hoursFundamentals Concepts of Mathematics II3 semester hoursThe candidate must also pass the Praxis II test for Middle Childhood MathematicsOR pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

146Department of EducationMiddle Childhood Endorsement for ScienceThe candidate must take the following two courses:SCI 170: Survey of Science - 3 semester hoursSCI 370: Integrated Science for Teachers - 3 semester hoursThe candidate must also pass the Praxis II test for Middle Childhood Science ORpass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test.The Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement – UndergraduateThe Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement is added to the Ohio Departmentof Education Early Childhood P-3 teaching license. The Early ChildhoodEndorsement, valid for teaching all core academic content areas in grades four andfive may be added to an Early Childhood P-3 license upon evidence of completionof a minimum of nine additional semester hours of study aligned to the Ohioacademic content standards for grades four and five, including preparation inpedagogy and child/adolescent development appropriate for grades four and five,and upon successful completion of the Praxis II Elementary Education ContentTest, #10014, with a passing score of 143.The three courses, nine semester hours, at the undergraduate level are:EDU 375 Nature and Needs of Young Adolescents – 3 semester hoursEDU 380 Math and Science Pedagogical Skills and Content for Teachers of Gr.4-5 students – 3 semester hoursEDU 385 Social Studies and Language Arts Pedagogical Skills and Content forTeachers for Gr. 4-5 students – 3 semester hours.The Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement – Graduate LevelLourdes College offers a nine-credit, three course certificate program at the500 level that qualifies the educator who holds the State of Ohio Pre-K3 EarlyChildhood License and who earns a score of 143 on the Praxis Test: ElementaryEducation Content (10014) to receive and Elementary Generalist Grades 4-5Endorsement.The courses included in this sequence are:EDU 575 Pedagogy and Development in Young Adolescence – 3 semester hoursEDU 576 Content and Pedagogy: Mathematics and Sciences in Grades 4 and5 – 3 semester hoursEDU 577 Content and Pedagogy: Social Studies and Language Arts in Grades 4and 5 – 3 semester hoursThis Endorsement requires a passing score of 143 on the Praxis Test: ElementaryEducation Content (10014).2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Education147Lourdes Life Lab (LCH 167/168) Natural and Environmental Science ProgramThe Lourdes Life Lab, as a resource center, is home to a unique collection of plantsand animals highlighting earth diversity, while at the same time appreciatingthe sustainable relationships of healthy eco-systems. This interdisciplinaryenvironmental program provides an ecological atmosphere that encourages thedevelopment of the Naturalist Intelligence in students of all ages, enabling themto touch the Franciscan spirit through academic and societal learning experiences.Each school year students from elementary schools and home schools in and aroundthe Toledo area attend two-hour field classes based on seasonal or requested sciencethemes. Three weeks of Summer Science Camp accommodate students in grades5-10. College classes use this resource to supplement their curriculum. During theacademic year, the Lourdes Life Lab facilitates experiential-based and standardsbasedclassroom curriculum for in-service teachers through grant-providedprograms. Senior participants also enjoy learning about the natural world in LifeLong Learning programs held at the Life Lab.Franciscan Center Arts Education ProgramThe Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College is a performingarts center built by the Sisters of St. Francis to extend their educational ministriesinto the cultural and performing arts, and to participate fully in the growth andactivity of the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan communities. Eachschool year thousands of students, educators and parents participate in the TheaterVision Educational Theater Series, which features school-day theater performancesby professional touring companies for students in pre-school through college.Related arts education programming includes Theater Vision Days that enhanceperformances and school residencies with professional artist/educators.The Franciscan Center and Sylvania Schools participate in the Ohio 1992partnership in the “Partners in Education” program of the John F. Kennedy Centerfor Performing Arts. This program provides professional development opportunitiesin the arts for educators. Lourdes College students and employees are invited toattend Theater Vision performances free of charge.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

148Department of History, Political Science & GeographyDepartment of History (HST),Political Science (PLS) andGeography (GEO)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3741E-mail Address:Mary E. Stockwell, Ph.D.mstockwell@lourdes.eduMISSION: To inspire an appreciation of history and an awareness of thecontributions made by past cultures to the present in our students. At the sametime, the program prepares students for the profession of history and otherfields through excellence in curriculum, faculty development, teaching methods,professional opportunities, mentoring, and respect for diversity in accordancewith the goals set forth for student-centered learning in the mission of LourdesCollege. By participating in the history program, students will master a solidfoundation in American, European, and World History, learn and practicethe historical method, understand the various ethical dimensions of historicalissues, develop skills related to the mastery and expression of historicalconsciousness in speech and writing, and prepare for careers and lifelonglearning in which they can make use of the knowledge and skills achieved inthe program.History, political science, and geography deal with people and relationships in thehistorical, social, economic, and political orders. The study of history is excellentpreparation for careers in teaching, writing, government service, politics, law,Foreign Service, business, and public history institutions such as museums, librariesand archives.Courses offered by this department may be used for general educationrequirements, an Associate in Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Arts Degree major orminor, or a Bachelor of Arts Degree Interdisciplinary Studies major.Students who have declared their major must meet with the Chair of theDepartment of History to determine a plan of study and to discuss their careeroptions.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of History, Political Science & Geography149Bachelor of Arts History MajorThe Bachelor of Arts Degree with a history major includes 63 semester hours ofgeneral education courses and 33 semester hours in history, 18 hours of which mustbe at the 300 and 400 level taken at Lourdes College. Students should also takeat least 14 hours of their electives at the 300 and 400 levels in order to meet theCollege requirement of 32 hours in upper level courses. Students must maintain a2.5 grade point average in history courses.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74) 63HST 103 and 104 History of World Civilization I and II or 6HST 121 and 122 Survey of United States History I and IIThree (3) courses from the listing in United States History 9HST 219 Ohio HistoryHST 304 Women in American HistoryHST 305 Colonial and Revolutionary AmericaHST 306 The New NationHST 350 American Business and Economic HistoryHST 351 American Labor HistoryHST 407 Native American HistoryHST 408 Civil War and ReconstructionHST 409 History of the American WestHST 412 History of the United States in the 20th CenturyThree (3) courses from the listing in European History 9HST 230 History of IrelandHST 301 Ancient History from Prehistoric Times to theDeath of JustinianHST 315 History of EnglandHST 320 History of FranceHST 380 History of Russia and Eastern EuropeHST 410 World War II: Causes and EffectsHST 414 The Renaissance and the ReformationLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

150Department of History, Political Science & GeographyHST 415 Modern Europe Since 1789HST 420History of Medieval EuropeTwo (2) courses above survey level in World History 6HST 207HST 214HST 411HST 413HST 416World Economic HistoryAfrican CivilizationHistory of Latin American CivilizationThe Middle East, 19th, 20th CenturiesHistory of the Far EastOne (1) course in Historiography 3HST 430HistoriographyElectives 32Total 128Note: Internships are available for credit (HST 425 Internships) or non-credit.Bachelor of Arts History MinorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursHST 103 and 104 History of World Civilization I and II or 6HST 121 and 122 Survey of United States History I and IITwo (2) courses from above the survey level in United StatesHistory Courses 6HST 219HST 304HST 305HST 306HST 350HST 351HST 407HST 408HST 409HST 412Ohio HistoryWomen in American HistoryColonial and Revolutionary AmericaThe New NationAmerican Business and Economic HistoryAmerican Labor HistoryNative American HistoryCivil War and ReconstructionHistory of the American WestHistory of the United States in the 20th CenturyTwo (2) courses above the survey level in European History Courses 62009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of History, Political Science & Geography151HST 230HST 301HST 315HST 320HST 380HST 410HST 414History of IrelandAncient History from Prehistoric Times to theDeath of JustinianHistory of EnglandHistory of FranceHistory of Russia and Eastern EuropeWorld War II: Causes and EffectsThe Renaissance and the ReformationHST 415 Modern Europe Since 1789HST 420History of Medieval EuropeOne (1) course above survey level in World History 3HST 207HST 214HST 411HST 413HST 416World Economic HistoryAfrican CivilizationHistory of Latin American CivilizationThe Middle East, 19th, 20th CenturiesHistory of the Far EastTotal 21Note: Internships are available for credit (HST 425 Internships) or non-credit.Associate of Arts in HistoryStudents may complete an Associate in Arts degree in History by meeting thegeneral education requirements for the A.A. degree as described in this catalog(See A.A. General Education Requirements, p. 89) and by completing the followingrequirements for the concentration in History:Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education Requirements 35History course work required for the Bachelor ofArts History Minor 21One (1) Political Science elective 3Electives 6Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

152Department of Language and LiteratureDepartment of Language andLiterature (LAN)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3758E-mail Address:Barbara J. Masten, M.Ed.bmasten@lourdes.eduMISSION: To challenge students of all ethnic, racial, religious and academicbackgrounds to enhance their intellectual, social and emotional growth. TheBachelor of Arts in English program helps prepare students for successfulentry into graduate and professional programs or careers requiring high levelsof communication and analytical skills. Students are challenged to becomeknowledgeable of and to think critically about literary works as art form andcultural production. They learn to use language effectively to express ideas anddevelop informed arguments about literature and literary issues.The Department of Language and Literature enhances the intellectual, social,emotional and spiritual growth of students through the investigation of languages,literature and interdisciplinary study. This study heightens the emotions,imagination and critical thinking of students, thus enabling them to meet life’schallenges with a better understanding of self and fellow human beings.The Department of Language and Literature offers various courses in literary studyincluding American, English, Modern and World literatures along with courses inwriting, research, communications, American Sign Language, foreign languages andwomen’s studies. All courses are designed to help students develop effective oral andwritten communication skills, techniques necessary for critical reading and logicaldiscussion, a grasp of linguistic structure and idiomatic use of language, familiaritywith major literary forms, along with their historical development, and a deepeningof critical and aesthetic appreciation.Beginning Fall Semester 2007, students declaring an English major or education(AYA) students declaring an English concentration are expected to fulfill a portfoliorequirement.Further information may be obtained by contacting the chair of the Language andLiterature Department.To fulfill requirements for degree programs, students take the English placementtest before registering for a composition course and then take the following Englishcourses in sequence:ENG 097 College Reading Strategies (3)ENG 098 College Writing Strategies (3)2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Language and Literature153Students will be placed in ENG 098 unless they take the College placement testthat places them otherwise. Students placed in ENG 097 and/or ENG 098 mustobtain a grade of satisfactory (Pass) to enroll in ENG 101 or any other Englishcourse. If required, students must successfully complete ENG 097 College ReadingStrategies within their first two semesters at Lourdes College. If required, studentsmust successfully complete ENG 098 College Writing Strategies within their firsttwo semesters at Lourdes College. The credit hours for ENG 097 and ENG 098may not be applied toward graduation.ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200 are general education requirements for allbachelor’s degrees.ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3)ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing (3)(Students must take ENG 101 and ENG 102 during their first four semesters atLourdes College.)ENG 162 The Research Paper (1)(Students who have transfer credit for ENG 102 but have not had a research paperexperience are generally required to take ENG 162.)ENG 200 Introduction to Literature (3)Associate of Arts English MajorThe Associate of Arts in English major requires completion of the standard coursesfor the Associate of Arts degree with the following specifications:Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 35(See A.A. General Education Requirements, p. 89)Choose one of the following sequences:ENG 301-302 Studies in English Literature I and II or 6ENG 303-304 Studies in American Literature I and II orENG 309-310 Studies in World Literature I and II andChoose six other English electives from the following list: 18ENG 218 History of the English LanguageENG 301 Studies in English Literature IENG 302 Studies in English Literature IIENG 303 Studies in American Literature IENG 304 Studies in American Literature IILourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

154Department of Language and LiteratureENG 305ENG 309ENG 310ENG 401ENG 402ENG 403ENG 404ENG 405ENG 407Creative WritingStudies in World Literature IStudies in World Literature IIStudies in FictionStudies in DramaStudies in PoetryStudies in Modern LiteraturesShakespeareApproaches to CriticismElective: 3Total 62Bachelor of Arts English MajorThe Bachelor of Arts degree with an English major includes 63 semester hours ofgeneral education courses and 36 semester hours in English. Students may declare amajor in English or integrated language arts when they have completed ENG 102and ENG 200 with an average grade of 2.5 or better and have had an interviewwith the Chair of the Department of Language and Literature.The English major prepares students to• Demonstrate knowledge of the history and content of world literatures.• Analyze and interpret works of literature.• Conduct literary research and synthesize critics’ views with their own.• Articulate the role of literature in cultures.• Describe and apply different critical approaches to literature.• Define language, describe historical changes in the English language,and recognize how language has developed in diverse cultures.The major is of value to students needing broad liberal learning for theirprofessional goals, students interested in teaching, and students interested in law orgraduate school.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)Choose one of the following three courses: 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Language and Literature155ENG 401ENG 402ENG 403And:Studies in Fiction orStudies in Drama orStudies in PoetryENG 218 History of the English Language 3ENG 301 Studies in English Literature I 3ENG 302 Studies in English Literature II 3ENG 303 Studies in American Literature I 3ENG 304 Studies in American Literature II 3ENG 309 Studies in World Literature I 3ENG 310 Studies in World Literature II 3ENG 404 Studies in Modern Literatures 3ENG 405 Shakespeare 3ENG 407 Approaches to Criticism 3ENG 498 Senior Research 3Available electives 29Total 128Students wishing to pursue integrated language arts licensure for teaching earlychildhood, middle childhood, or adolescence and young adults should consult theappropriate advisor in the Department of Education.Bachelor of Arts English MinorBachelor of Arts students may minor in English by completing 21 semester hours ofEnglish courses in the Language and Literature Department.Required CurriculumSemester HoursChoose one of the following three courses:ENG 401 Studies in Fiction or 3ENG 402 Studies in Drama orENG 403 Studies in PoetryAnd: 18ENG 218 History of the English LanguageENG 301 Studies in English Literature ILourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

156Department of MathematicsENG 302ENG 303ENG 304ENG 309ENG 310ENG 404ENG 405ENG 407Department of Mathematics (MTH)Department Chairperson: Donald P. Czarcinski, Ph.D.Extension: 3979E-mail Address:Studies in English Literature IIStudies in American Literature IStudies in American Literature IIStudies in World Literature IStudies in World Literature IIStudies in Modern LiteraturesShakespeareApproaches to CriticismTotal required 21Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.I.S.)and Bachelor of Arts MinorsBachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies students may readily combine English,communications, Spanish, and American Sign Language courses with those of otherdisciplines to create individualized concentrations.Bachelor of Arts students may minor in English by completing 21 semester hours.A B.A. minor or courses taken as part of a B.A.I.S. concentration will enhancestudents’ academic and professional potential by providing opportunities to developanalytical and critical abilities, oral and written communication skills, and culturalliteracy.dczarcinski@lourdes.eduMathematics, the ultimate tool in the ability to reach both the concrete and the abstract, isthe core of all scientific and technological problems as well as an important study in itself.The mathematics curriculum is designed to provide the educational support for studentsinterested in careers in education, business, industry, and scientific fields.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Music157Department of Music (MUS)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3772E-mail Address:Karen T. Biscay, M.M.kbiscay@lourdes.eduMISSION: To support the College Mission in offering music instruction asartistic enrichment, which plays a vital role in the holistic education of thestudent in forming the complete, whole and unique person. Courses provideopportunities for learning the theory and technique of creating, performingand appreciating music, for broadening musical taste and experience, andfor developing the critical skills and understanding needed to evaluate musicand musical performance. These comprise appropriate preparation for boththe well-rounded musician and the well-educated individual, for life-longparticipation in the musical life of their respective communities.The student interested in music may obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree inInterdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in music; or a Bachelor of Arts degreewith a minor in music.Bachelor of Arts Music MinorA minor in music is appropriate for students majoring in any liberal arts area. Themusic base adds useful skills for students desiring to specialize in nursing, earlychildhood education, or social work.Required CurriculumSemester HoursApplied Music 4MUS 109 Chorus or 2MUS 210 Choir/Vocal EnsembleMUS 112 Music Appreciation 3MUS 213 Basic Musicianship 3MUS 313 Music Theory 3MUS 314 Music History Survey I 3MUS 414 Music History Survey II 3Music Electives 2Total 23Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

158Department of NursingBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary StudiesA Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies that includes music as partof a concentration in fine arts is appropriate for students interested in any liberalarts subject and provides useful skills for the student interested in nursing, childdevelopment, or social work.Department of Nursing (NUR)Department Chairperson:Extension: 8905E-mail Address:Judy A. Didion, Ph.D., R.N.jdidion@lourdes.eduMISSION: To prepare undergraduate and graduate students in anindividualized educational environment that incorporates quality nursingpractice, critical thinking, leadership, diversity, and Christian ethics. Boththe undergraduate and graduate programs will prepare professional nurseswho are competent in providing holistic care in a variety of settings in adynamic society. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree builds on theliberal arts tradition of the College to prepare nurse generalists who are ableto practice in the community, fulfill leadership roles, and utilize research.The Master of Science in Nursing degree builds upon the baccalaureatecurriculum to prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles by promotingthe development of advanced educational and nursing leadership knowledge,concepts, and skills. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory, research,and practice to facilitate personal and professional development in anenvironment that reflects the College’s Franciscan values and encourageslifelong learning.The curriculum is based on a foundation in liberal arts, which meets the LourdesCollege learning outcomes. The curriculum in nursing is based upon seven majorcomponents or organizers: adaptive nursing process, health, professional leadership,client, scholarship/critical thinking, communication, and management. Thecurriculum provides a general education with a foundation for lifelong learningand graduate education in nursing, and is flexible to meet the changing needs ofstudents and society.Bachelor of Science in NursingThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing is awarded to students who successfullycomplete the four-year curriculum, including courses in the nursing major andfoundational courses offered by other departments of the College. There are fourtracks in the B.S.N. major: Pre-licensure B.S.N., Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)-B.S.N., L.P.N.-B.S.N., and R.N.-B.S.N. The Pre-licensure B.S.N. is a programfor students who want to become a registered nurse. The C.N.A.-B.S.N. is a prelicensureprogram for Nursing Assistants who want to become a registered nurse.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Nursing159The L.P.N.-B.S.N. is a pre-licensureprogram designed for the practicing L.P.N.who desires to become a registered nurse.The R.N.-B.S.N. program is designedfor registered nurses who graduated fromdiploma or associate degree programs anddo not have a B.S.N.The nursing program can be completedon a full or part-time basis. For the PrelicensureB.S.N., the C.N.A.-B.S.N., andL.P.N-B.S.N. programs there is a fiveyeartime limit for completion after thefirst nursing course is taken. Many of theclasses are scheduled to meet once a week.Classification of StudentsStudents are classified as follows:Pre-Nursing Majors - are pre-licensure students seeking a B.S.N. degree and havenot yet fulfilled the program admission requirements. Students will not be admittedto the nursing program until they have met the program admission requirementsand have been officially accepted into the program. Students will be able to takegeneral education and science courses according to the Lourdes College policies.Students will be required to meet specific criteria to enroll in 200 level nursingcourses. These include completion of BIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO331 Anatomy and Physiology II, CHM 121 Introduction to General Chemistry,CHM 122 Introduction to Organic Chemistry, CHM 221 An Introduction toBiochemistry, CHM 222 Nutritional Chemistry, and associated labs. A minimumG.P.A. of 2.5 is required in these science courses. Students may apply to the nursingmajor according to the posted deadlines for the Fall and Spring semesters eachyear. Students are responsible to have all components of the application submittedto the Department of Nursing prior to the deadline in order to be considered inthis competitive process. Students are selected for the nursing major based upontheir overall G.P.A. and science G.P.A. A limited number of seats are availableeach admission. Students are also required to assure that official transcripts fromprior/current institutions are on file in the registrar’s office prior to the applicationdeadline. These students include the following nursing education tracks:• B.S.N.• Nursing Assistants (C.N.A. to B.S.N.)• Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N. to B.S.N.)• Registered Nurses (R.N. to B.S.N.)Nursing Majors - are students seeking a professional nursing degree (B.S.N.) whohave fulfilled the program admission requirements and have been accepted into theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

160Department of Nursingnursing major through the competitive admission process. These students includethe following populations:• Prelicensure B.S.N.• C.N.A. to B.S.N. for Nursing Assistants• L.P.N. to B.S.N. for Licensed Practical Nurses• R.N. to B.S.N. for Registered NursesRequirements for Admission to the Nursing MajorApplication to the upper division nursing major is due on the date specified by theSchool of Nursing Web page.Applicants are considered for the nursing major on a competitive basis. Admissiondecisions will be based on the following criteria:• Completion of formal admission to Lourdes College.• Completion of formal application to the nursing major.• Completion of specified prerequisites courses.• Lourdes College or transfer G.P.A. of 2.5 or better for pre-licensurestudents and 2.0 for R.N.-B.S.N. students.• C (2.0) or better in all natural science courses.• Prior approved nursing courses with a grade of B- or better accepted fortransfer credit.• Proof of graduation from an approved practical nursing program, associatedegree, or diploma program (L.P.N.-B.S.N. and R.N.-B.S.N. completionstudents only).• Evidence of licensure in the State of Ohio as a healthcare professional, ifapplicable.Prior to clinical experiences or practice linked activities, applicants must submit:• Satisfactory criminal background check• Results of a physical exam• Evidence of required immunizations• Evidence of professional liability insurance coverage• Evidence of Healthcare Provider American Heart Association CPRcertification• Satisfactory completion of Core concepts• C.N.A. - B.S.N. requires proof of 250 hours of employment as a2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Nursing161nursing assistant during the past 6 months. The student also requiresevidence of certification as a State Tested Nurses Aid (S.T.N.A.) orcompleted a nursing assistant or patient tech program.Evidence of meeting the technical standards, for nursing students which verify thatthe student can perform certain mental, physical and other tasks that are essential inproviding patient care.For pre-licensure students continuation in the nursing major is contingent uponachieving a C- or better in each clinical course and maintaining a 2.5 G.P.A. inthe nursing major. If the nursing G.P.A. falls below 2.5, the student is placed onprobation and is allowed one semester to bring the nursing G.P.A. up to 2.5. Afailure of two (2) nursing courses in the nursing major will result in a dismissalfrom the major. Refer to the Nursing Student Handbook located on The School ofNursing Web page.For R.N.-B.S.N. students, continuation in the nursing major is contingent uponmaintaining a 2.0 G.P.A. in the nursing major.A student must follow the plan of study in effect upon admission to the nursingmajor to be assured of a place in classroom and clinical courses. Changes in the planof study will be made on a space available basis, upon request.Students must have a satisfactory criminal background check to participate in theclinical or field experiences. For more information, students should contact theiradvisor.Required Curriculum125 semester hours of coursework is required for all of the program tracks of theB.S.N.Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and nursing assistant (CNA-BSN) includes general education courses, prerequisite and support courses, as wellas courses in the nursing major.Required CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 44Students in pre-licensure B.S.N., C.N.A.-B.S.N. and L.P.N.-B.S.N. programsshould take the following courses to fulfill general education requirements:Learning Outcomes1. Communication Competence1.1 ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing (3)1.2 ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing (3)2. Critical Thinking AbilityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

162Department of Nursing2.1 A course from the list below (3):PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy, PHL 102 Introduction to CriticalThinking (must also take THS 265), or PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics3. Aesthetic Awareness3.1 An Art (ART) or Music (MUS) course (3)3.2 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature+ (3)4. Ethical Foundations4.1 PHL 310 Bio-Ethics (3)5. Historical Consciousness5.1 A course from the list belowA History (HST) course (3)A Political Science (PLS) course (3)6. Cultural Awareness6.1 Students must choose one of the two following courses:SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity orSWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives 7. Scientific Literacy7.1 BIO 330/BIL 330 Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (4) 7.2 PSY 110 General Psychology (3) 8. Religious Perspective8.1 A 100 or 200 level Theological Studies (THS) course (3)8.2 One Theological Studies (THS) course at any level (3)9. Quantitative Competence9.1 MTH 212 Statistics (3)10. Personal Wellness Responsibility10.1 CHM/CHL 221 An Introduction to Biochemistry (2)CHM/CHL 222 Nutritional Chemistry (2)Support CoursesBIO 310 Pathophysiology 3BIO 331/BIL 331 Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 42009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Nursing163BIO 335/BIL 335 Microbiology/Lab 4CHM/CHL 121 An Introduction to General Chemistry 2CHM/CHL 122 An Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2NUR 301/CHM 311 Clinical Pharmacology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3Support Course Total 21Nursing MajorNUR 210/211 Basic Health Care Skills• 3NUR 212 Concepts in Health Care• 3NUR 213 CNA Bridge to Professional Nursing • 1NUR 314/315 Health Assessment 3NUR 316/317 Adult Health Nursing I 6NUR 318/319 Psychosocial Health Nursing 5NUR 324/325 Perinatal & Women’s Health Nursing 5NUR 326/327 Adult Health Nursing II 5NUR 328/329 Child Centered Nursing 5NUR 403 Nursing Research 3NUR 416/417 Community Centered Nursing 5NUR 418/419 Adult Health Nursing III 7NUR 424/425 Leadership Roles & Nursing Management 5NUR 426/427 Transitions in Nursing Practice 5Nursing ElectivesNUR 201 Introduction to Professional 1NursingNUR 450/451 Transcultural Experiencesin Healthcare 2-3Nursing Major Total 60Prerequisite for entry into the 300 level courses of the nursing major.Certified Nursing Assistant receives 2 prior learning credits upon successfulcompletion of this course. Successful completion of NUR 213 meets requirementof NUR 210/211.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

164Department of Nursing• Must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better in the following science courses:CHM/CHL 121/122, BIO/BIL 330/331 for admission into the course.L.P.N. - B.S.N program includes general education courses required for graduationfrom Lourdes College and prerequisite and support courses from the basic program.Each applicant’s L.P.N. transcript will be reviewed to evaluate prior academicactivities. Please note the differences identified below.10. Personal Wellness Responsibility10.1 CHM 221/CHL 221 An Introduction to Biochemistry/Lab (2) CHM 222/CHL 222 Nutritional Chemistry/Lab (2) The following are the courses in the Nursing Major:The following are the courses in the Nursing Major:NUR 201 Introduction to Professional Nursing 1NUR 310/311 LPN Advancement to ProfessionalNursing 2 (1)NUR 316/317 Adult Health Nursing I 3 (3)NUR 318/319 Psychosocial Health Nursing 3 (2)NUR 324/325 Perinatal & Women’s Health Nursing 3 (2)NUR 326/327 Adult Health Nursing II 5NUR 328/329 Child Centered Nursing 3 (2)NUR 403 Nursing Research 3NUR 416/417 Community Centered Nursing 5NUR 418/419 Adult Health Nursing III 7NUR 424/425 Leadership Roles & Nursing Management 5NUR 426/427 Transitions in Nursing Practice 5Nursing Major Total 60 Standardized Test for creditLPN prior learning credit given for clinical courses if successful completionof companion theory course and meets the criteria for the clinical contentwaivers for NUR 317, NUR 319, NUR 325, NUR 329. Successful completion of NUR 310/311 - 5 prior learning credits will beawarded and the requirements of NUR 210/211, NUR 212, and NUR314/315 will be met.Transcription fee applies.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Nursing165Students in the R.N.-B.S.N. program should take the following general educationand support course requirements:Transcription fee applies.General Education 44Learning OutcomesCommunication CompetenceENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing 3ENG 102 Composition II: Research & Writing 3Critical Thinking AbilityA course from the list below: 3PHL 101 Introduction to PhilosophyPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking(must also take THS 265), orPHL 103 Introduction to EthicsAesthetic AwarenessAn Art (ART) or Music (MUS) course 3ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3Ethical foundations (3 sh, one of the following) 3PHL 310 Bio-EthicsHUV 100 Human ValuesPHL 102 Introduction to EthicsPHL 202 Ethics for Health ProfessionalsTHS 265 Christian EthicsHTW 410 Death, Dying, & BereavementHUV 400 Human Values & Community ServicePHL/BUS 430 Business EthicsSOC 324 Ethics & Criminal JusticeTHS 333 Moral & Spiritual DevelopmentTHS 435 Justice, Peace, & ForgivenessHistorical ConsciousnessA History (HST) or Political Science (PLS) course 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

166Department of NursingCultural AwarenessStudents must choose one of the following courses: 3SOC 101SOC 304SWK 209SOC 207GEO 250Introduction to SociologyMulticultural DiversityEthnic and Culturally Diverse PopulationsCultural AnthropologyWorld Cultural GeographyScientific LiteracyAny biology (BIO) or any chemistry (CHM) course 3-6Except CHM 099PSY 110 General Psychology 3Religious PerspectiveA 100 or 200 level Theological Studies (THS) course 3One Theological Studies (THS) course at any level 3Quantitative CompetenceMTH 212 Statistics 3Personal Wellness ResponsibilityAny of the following: 2-5CHM/CHL 222 Nutritional ChemistryBIO 212 NutritionBIO 313 Nutrition ScienceCHM/CHL 221 An Introduction to Biochemistry/LabSupport CoursesBIO 310 Pathophysiology 3Any natural science, social science, or 12elective courses at or above the 100 levelNUR 301/CHM 311 Clinical Pharmacology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3Support Course Total 21The following are the courses in the nursing major:NUR 201 Introduction to Professional Nursing 12009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Nursing167NUR 210/211 Basic Health Care Skills 3NUR 212 Concepts in Health Care 3NUR 313 Health Assessment 1NUR 316/317 Adult Health Nursing I 6NUR 318/319 Psychosocial Health Nursing 5NUR 324/325 Perinatal & Women’s Health Nursing 5NUR 326/327 Adult Health Nursing II 5NUR 328/329 Child Centered Nursing 5NUR 403 Nursing Research 3NUR 434 Principles of Professional Nursing 6NUR 444 Population Focused Care 5NUR 454Nursing Leadership andManagement Roles 5NUR 464 Patterns of Knowing in Nursing 5Nursing Major Total 60 Standardized test for credit 2 credits of prior learning awarded upon successful completion meets therequirements of NUR 314/315. Transcription fee applies.Credits awarded through by-pass processLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

168Department of Philosophy & ValuesDepartment of Philosophy andValues (PHL)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3804E-mail Address:Mark S. Christensen, M.A.mchriste@lourdes.eduMISSION: To contribute to the intellectual development of students in allprograms with particular preparation provided in the areas of ethics andcritical thinking. Courses in philosophy and values support other departmentsand the College by introducing students to the origins of great ideas, honingtheir reasoning skills, developing their ability to consider conflicting sides ofcontroversial issues, and preparing them to apply the tools of philosophy totheir personal and professional lives. This is done consistent with the missionof the College and Franciscan values.Students may select one or more courses from this department to fulfill the generaleducation course requirements for all degrees. Students obtaining a Bachelorof Arts degree may minor in philosophy. Students obtaining a Bachelor of Artsin Interdisciplinary Studies may use philosophy courses as part of their area ofconcentration.Bachelor of Arts Philosophy MinorThe philosophy minor includes 21 semester hours of philosophy courses.The curriculum for the minor is designed to provide students with the opportunityto develop sensitivity to human needs, an awareness of value systems, skills inhuman relations, and the ability to plan appropriate courses of action after analyzingalternatives. Students will explore the thoughts and methodologies of the majorphilosophers in various periods of human history and their relevance to problemsthat confront society today. The curriculum further provides for an exploration intothe basic methodologies and various aspects involved in the valuing process.The philosophy minor is viewed as complementary to the mission of LourdesCollege and to the various majors students are pursuing. Therefore, there is a strongapproach to practical application with the goals of promoting realization of self,assisting individuals in establishing a personal standard of professionalism, andmaking value decisions in a work setting.The advanced courses are grouped into three specialty areas: 1. Human Nature,Values, and Ethics; 2. Logic and Knowledge; and 3. Great Ideas in Philosophy.Students are required to take at least one course in each specialty area for the minorso that they will be knowledgeable in the major areas of concern in the discipline.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Philosophy & Values169Required CurriculumSemester HoursPHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3PHL 490Special Project: Field Experience inProfessional Ethics 3Students must choose one of the following two courses: 3PHL 101PHL 103Introduction to PhilosophyIntroduction to EthicsStudents must choose the remaining (12) semester hours to completethe minor as follows:1. At least one course from each specialty area totaling (9)semester hours, excluding PHL 490, which is required. 92. One upper level course in a specialty area of the student’schoice, excluding PHL 490, which is required. 321Specialty AreasI. Human Nature, Values, and EthicsPHL 202 Ethics for the Health Professional 3PHL 302 Philosophy of Religion 3PHL 310 Bio-Ethics 3PHL 315 Social and Political Philosophy 3PHL 320 Philosophy of Art: Aesthetics 3PHL 425 Human Values and Mental Health 3PHL 430 Business Ethics 3II. Logic and KnowledgePHL 305 Symbolic Logic 3PHL 306 Philosophy of Knowledge: Epistemology 3PHL 307 Inductive Logic and Scientific Method 3PHL 405 Philosophy of Science: Natural and Social 3PHL 410 Philosophy of Being: Metaphysics 3III. Great Ideas in PhilosophyPHL 340 History of Philosophy I 3PHL 341 History of Philosophy II 3PHL 440 Contemporary Philosophy 3PHL 450 Seminar in Individual Philosophers 3PHL 451 Seminar in Major Philosophical Movements 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

170Department of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology (PSY)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3810E-mail Address:Patricia A. Bellomo, Ph.D.pbellomo@lourdes.eduMISSION: Committed to preparing students for careers in psychologyrelated fields and for graduate study in applied and experimental areas ofpsychology. Our program is designed to provide undergraduates with exposureto the critical, historical, theoretical, and empirical elements of the science ofpsychology, consistent with the goals and mission of the College.Psychology is the science of how human beings and other organisms perceive,learn, and relate to one another. Courses present scientific research as a basis forinvestigating such phenomena. A major in psychology will enable the student toprepare for careers in which human behavior is the focus of service or operation.The student of psychology will gain insight into human personality, acquire ascientific understanding of human behavior, and establish a solid academic basefor graduate study. Graduates of the psychology department have gone on toearn Ph.D.s in a wide variety of areas including neuropsychology and counselingpsychology.Department Learning OutcomesGOAL 1: Knowledge Base of PsychologyStudents will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoreticalperspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.GOAL 2: Research Methods in PsychologyStudents will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, includingresearch design, data analysis, and interpretation.GOAL 3: Critical Thinking and Communication Skills in PsychologyStudents will demonstrate the ability to think critically and engage in skepticalinquiry to solve problems related to behavioral and mental processes.Bachelor of Arts Psychology MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)Students majoring in Psychology can take the following courses to fulfill bothgeneral education and major requirements:Learning Outcome2. Critical ThinkingPSY 300 Experimental Psychology2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Psychology1715. Historical ConsciousnessPSY 460 History of Psychology7. Scientific LiteracyPSY 110, 210, 300, 310, 311, 312, 360, 370, 403, 410, 411Core CoursesPSY 110 General Psychology 3PSY 205 Pre-professional Seminar for the` Social Sciences 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3PSY 215 Statistics for Psychology 3PSY 300 Experimental Psychology 3PSY 310 Psychology of Human Learning 3PSY 311 Information Processing Approach toPsychology 3PSY 312 Physiological Psychology 3PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3PSY 489 Psychology Capstone 3Any five Psychology courses from the 300 or 400 level 15Available electives 20Total 128Bachelor of Arts Psychology MinorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursPSY 110 General Psychology 3PSY 210 Developmental Psychology 3PSY 310 Psychology of Human Learning 3PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3One from the following:PSY 320 Adult Psychology 3PSY 330 Psychology of Aging 3PSY 420 Child Psychology 3PSY 430 Adolescent Psychology 3Three courses from the 300/400 level 9Total 24Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

172Department of PsychologyPre-Art Therapy ProgramArt therapists, certified at the master’s degree level, use the creative process involvedin the making of art as an effective method of communication, assessment, andtreatment with many populations. Undergraduate studies provide the foundationfor graduate training in art therapy. It is not necessary to major in art therapy asan undergraduate to apply to a master’s program in art therapy. An undergraduateplan of study must include both art and psychology courses. There may be somevariations of prerequisites among graduate institutions. Prerequisite courses requiredby the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) for entry into a master’s programinclude:• At least 18 semester hours of studio art courses• At least 12 semester hours of psychology courses, which must includecourses in developmental psychology and abnormal psychology.Art CoursesART 101 Drawing IART 102 Design Fundamentals IART 214 Ceramics IART 223 Watercolor IOne studio electiveART 302 Introduction to Art TherapyART 303 Sculpture IPsychology CoursesPSY 110 General PsychologyPSY 210 Developmental PsychologyPSY 350 Abnormal PsychologyPSY 411 Personality Theories and DynamicsPSY 470 Introduction to CounselingBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary StudiesStudents who wish to pursue a B. A. I. S. degree with Psychology as part of theirconcentration should consult with an advisor.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Social Work173Department of Social Work (SWK)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3708E-mail Address:Joyce P. Litten, M.S.S.A.jlitten@lourdes.eduMISSION: To direct and monitor the education and training ofbaccalaureate social work students and to provide the knowledge, valuesand skills necessary to engage in generalist social work practice. In teachingstudents to view ethnic, sexual, racial identity and differing abilities froma culturally competent, strengths-based perspective, graduates are preparedto serve at-risk populations, advocate for human rights and social justice,engage in critical thinking, evaluate practice research, and examine personalvalues and professional ethics.The purpose of Social Work education at Lourdes College is to prepare competentand effective professionals who will work to enhance the social functioning andinteraction of individuals, families and groups. The Social Work Program atLourdes College provides students with a generalist practice curriculum based onprofessional standards and in collaboration with a liberal arts education. In doingso, the program provides curriculum that builds on the liberal arts perspective thatpromotes breadth of knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills.The program advances the knowledge, values and skills that are essential to thepractice of any social worker. Students receive a well-integrated body of knowledgethat includes training in bio-psycho-social and spiritual assessment. Students learnto apply knowledge and skills of a generalist social work practice with diverse andat-risk populations. The program prepares students to use theoretical frameworksand research strategies to evaluate the process and effectiveness of social workpractice. A significant focus of the program is the enhancement of human wellbeing in order to alleviate poverty, oppression and other forms of social injustice.Students prepare to practice without discrimination, and to apply strategies ofadvocacy and social change that advance social and economic justices.The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Educationand prepares the student to take the basic licensure exam through the Association ofSocial Work Boards. Employment opportunities for the Lourdes College graduatewith a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work can be found in family and children’sservices, behavioral health agencies, probation and parole work, and health andaging centers.Students must have a satisfactory criminal background check to participate in theclinical or field experiences. For more information, students should contact theiradvisor.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

174Department of Social WorkBachelor of Arts Social Work MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 60(See B.A. General Education Requirements, p. 74)Students majoring in Social Work are required to take the standard courses forthe Bachelor of Arts degree with the following specifications:Learning Outcome1. Communication CompetenceCOM 1005. Historical ConsciousnessPLS 1226. Cultural AwarenessSOC 1017. Scientific LiteracyBIO 204PSY 1109. Quantitative CompetenceMajorMTH 212Oral CommunicationAmerican National GovernmentIntroduction to SociologyBasic Anatomy & PhysiologyGeneral Psychology: An OverviewStatisticsSWK 111 Introduction to Social Work 3SWK 205 Pre-Professional Seminar for Social Work 3SWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally Diverse Perspectives 3SWK 210Human Behavior in theSocial Environment I 3SWK 218 Interviewing Skills 3SWK 310Human Behavior in theSocial Environment II 3SWK 311 Social Work Process I 3SWK 312 Social Welfare Systems 3SWK 314Contemporary Social Welfare Policyand Services 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Sociology & Justice Studies175SWK 411 Social Work Process II 3SWK 413 Practice Oriented Research 3SWK 414 Field Placement I 4SWK 415 Field Placement II 4SWK 416 Field Placement Seminar I 2SWK 417 Field Placement Seminar II 2Nine Semester Hours (9) of Social Work Electives as approvedby Advisor. 9Related CourseBUS 251 Economics and Social Issues 3Available electives 11Total 128Department of Sociology and JusticeStudies (SOC)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3824E-mail Address:Therese Hoffman, Ph.D.thoffman@lourdes.eduMISSION: The sociology program prepares students to use the sociologicalperspective to critically examine the social world, and their position in it,at the individual, cultural, societal and global levels. The criminal justiceprogram provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enablethem to operate effectively in professional positions within the justice system.Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior. In sociology, the student willfocus on societal structures and how they influence and shape human behavior.Classes in sociology provide a wide range of behavioral topics to explore, includingfamily and marriage, race, gender, social class, deviant behavior, and sexuality.Sociology is a valuable social science major for students planning careers in a widevariety of fields including human services, public administration, social research,community relations, and politics. A Sociology degree also provides a goodfoundation for those planning to enter graduate school in law, political science,demography, social health planning, counseling, and a variety of other programs.In addition to the sociology major, a criminal justice major is offered within theDepartment of Sociology and Justice Studies. Criminal justice prepares studentsto work as professionals in law enforcement, corrections, court administration,Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

176Department of Sociology & Justice Studiesand investigatory work for public agencies and private business. The baccalaureatedegree in criminal justice also provides the basic credentials for entry into graduateschool. Many students choose a related area such as law, corrections management,criminal counseling, or political science as a graduate school focus.An accelerated program in criminal justice offers students an opportunity tocomplete the major courses in approximately three semesters for the Bachelor ofArts degree and in approximately two semesters for the Associate in Arts degree.This is possible because the majority of major courses are offered in two seven-weekmodules within the traditional semester. A student may enter the program witha 2.0 G.P.A., but a G.P.A. of 2.5 in the major courses is required to remain in thefull-accelerated program. This program widely appeals to persons who desire tocomplete their college education in a shorter period of time than normal.Many police officers, corrections and other human services workers are able toconvert their on-the-job work experiences, police academy hours, and professionalin-service certificates to college credit toward their degree through experientiallearning credit-portfolio development. Students generally develop a personalportfolio to document their evidence for having gained knowledge in specific areasprior to entry into our programs.The sociology and criminal justice degree programs require a G.P.A. of 2.5 in themajor core courses.Associate in Arts in SociologyRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 35(A.A. General Education Requirements, see p. 89)Students majoring in Sociology should take the following courses to fulfillgeneral education requirements:Learning Outcome6. Cultural AwarenessSOC 10110. Personal WellnessMajorSOC 412Introduction to SociologyHuman Sexuality in Social ContextSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOC 202 Contemporary Social Problems 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Sociology & Justice Studies177SOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage and Family 3Electives in Sociology(to be chosen in consultation with advisor) 12Available electives 5Total hours 64Electives in Sociology(to be chosen in consultation with advisor) 12Available electives 5Total hours 64Associate in Arts in Criminal JusticeRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 35(A.A. General Education Requirements, see p. 89)Students majoring in Criminal Justice should take the followingcourses to fill general education requirements:Learning Outcome6. Cultural AwarenessSOC 304Multicultural Diversity10. Personal Wellness ResponsibilityMajorSOC 412Human Sexuality in Social ContextSOC 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency 3SOC 208 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice 3SOC 210 Criminology 3SOC 218 Community Corrections 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3SOC 306 Criminal Justice Administration 3SOC 404 Deviant Behavior 3Electives 5Total 64Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

178Department of Sociology & Justice StudiesBachelor of Arts Sociology MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(B.A. General Education Requirements, see p. 74)Students majoring in Sociology should take the following courses to fulfillgeneral education requirements:Learning Outcome2. Critical Thinking AbilitySOC 4136. Cultural AwarenessSOC 101SOC 3047. Scientific LiteracySOC 4219. Quantitative CompetenceMTH 212Practice Oriented ResearchIntroduction to SociologyMulticultural DiversityPopulation and SocietyStatistics10. Personal Wellness ResponsibilitySOC 412Sociology Major Core CoursesHuman Sexuality in Social ContextSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3SOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage and Family 3SOC 412 Human Sexuality in Social Context 3SOC 413 Practice Oriented Research 3SOC 421 Population and Society 3SOC 435 Internship: Sociology/Criminal Justice 1-6SOC 436 Sociology Capstone 2Choose one of the following options:Option 1: Human Development and Global StudiesSociology Core CoursesSOC 202 Contemporary Social Problems 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Sociology & Justice Studies179SOC 302 Sociological Theory 3Choose 3 courses from the following:SOC 207SOC 301SOC 330SOC 420SOC 441Cultural AnthropologyUrban Life and DevelopmentReligion and Human BehaviorPoverty and Justice IssuesSeminar: Violence and Intimate RelationshipsChoose 3 additional Sociology courses in consultation 9with the advisors.Available electives 20Total 128OROption 2: Family StudiesSociology Core CoursesSOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency 3SOC 320 Gender, Family and Society 3SOC 441 Violence and Intimate Relationships 3Choose 2 courses from the following: 6SOC 202SOC 301SOC 312SOC 404Contemporary Social ProblemsUrban Life and DevelopmentJuvenile Law and ProceduresDeviant BehaviorChoose 3 courses from the following: 9HTW 410PSY 420PSY 430SOCDeath, Dying, and BereavementDevelopmental Psychology I-Child PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology II-Adolescent PsychologySociology courses in consultation with advisorAvailable electives 20Total 128Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

180Department of Sociology & Justice StudiesBachelor of Arts Criminal Justice MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education 63(B.A. General Education Requirements, see p.74)Students majoring in Criminal Justice should take the following courses tofulfill general education requirements:Learning Outcome1. Communication CompetenceSOC 3402. Critical Thinking AbilitySOC 2084. Ethical FoundationsSOC 3246. Cultural AwarenessSOC 3047. Scientific LiteracySOC 205Correctional Assessment, Casework, andCounseling with Multicultural OffendersConstitutional Law in Criminal JusticeEthics and Criminal JusticeMulticultural DiversityJuvenile Delinquency10. Personal Wellness ResponsibilityMajorSOC 412Human Sexuality in Social ContextSOC 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency 3SOC 208 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice 3SOC 210 Criminology 3SOC 213 Criminal Investigation 3SOC 218 Community Corrections 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3SOC 306 Criminal Justice Administration 3SOC 307 Penology 3SOC 310 Specialized Crimes 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Sociology & Justice Studies181SOC 312 Juvenile Law and Procedures 3SOC 340 Correctional Assessment, Casework, and 3Counseling with Multicultural OffendersSOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage and the Family 3SOC 404 Deviant Behavior 3SOC 408 Advanced Criminal Justice Management 3Criminal Justice Elective 3SOC 435 Internship: Sociology/Criminal Justice 1-6SOC 437 Criminal Justice Capstone 2Available electives 14Total hours 128Bachelor of Arts Sociology MinorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOC 202 Contemporary Social Problems 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3SOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage and Family 3ElectivesFour courses from 300-400 level 12(Upper level courses to be chosen in consultation with advisor)Total 24Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice MinorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursSOC 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency 3SOC 208 Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice 3SOC 218 Community Corrections 3SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity 3SOC 306 Criminal Justice Administration 3SOC 404 Deviant Behavior 3Total 21Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

182Department of Theological StudiesBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary StudiesThe Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides the student with anopportunity to design his or her program. A student may choose to combinesociology with other areas of study to create a concentration. Many studentscombine sociology with psychology, business, or social work.Department ofTheological Studies (THS)Department Chairperson:Extension: 3819E-mail Address:Shannon Schrein, O.S.F., Ph.D.sschrein@lourdes.eduMission: The Department of Theological Studies, steeped in the Catholicand Franciscan tradition, serves its students by helping them to thinkcritically about the Christian tradition and its meaning and application indaily life. Pursued ecumenically, this study opens individuals not only to theirown traditions, but to religious truth as it is expressed in various persons,times, and places.Department Learning Outcomes1. ScriptureGraduates of the Theological Studies program exhibit proficiency in theirapproach to and interpretation of the Scriptures including the ability to relatethe Bible to contemporary experience.• Apply historical-critical approaches to interpretation of biblical texts;• Demonstrate knowledge of the biblical narratives and themes as well as theway that they speak today.2. Historical TheologyGraduates of the Theological Studies program exhibit an understanding of thedevelopment of the Christian thought through its interaction with culture.• Apply an historical-critical approach to interpretation of primary andsecondary sources;• Understand the history and development of the Christian thought and therole Scripture and Tradition play in the evolution of Christian belief andpractice.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Theological Studies1833. Doctrinal TheologyGraduates of the Theological Studies program demonstrate an understandingof and appreciation for the major doctrines and themes of the Christiantradition.• Engage in theological analysis of fundamental Christian doctrines;• Critically explore the nature of religious experience and the religiousdimension of the human person.4. EthicsGraduates of the Theological Studies program think critically about issues,events, and institutions and evaluate them in light of the Christian tradition.• Understand the way Christian beliefs ground the moral life;• Employ the Christian tradition and sound theological methods to evaluateethical problems and present solutions systematically.5. World ReligionsGraduates of the Theological Studies program demonstrate an understandingof and appreciation for at least two major world religions;• Demonstrate an empathetic understanding of the history, beliefs, ethics,and religious practices of two major world religions.A theological studies curriculum takes an indispensable place among the humanitiesin a liberal arts college. In designing an academic program, the student readily seesthat theological studies can work in tandem with a number of other disciplinesoffered at the College, both in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts inInterdisciplinary Studies programs.The Associate degree in theological studies is available to students seeking a twoyeardegree. Interested students should review the general requirements for anAssociate degree as described in “Degrees and Programs,” (p. 89).The Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies Program addresses the needs of anumber of audiences. First, the program offers the undergraduate a challengingfield of study in the humanities. As such, the program may be used as an excellentpreparation for graduate study. Second, the program may be used to provide abasis for entrance into lay Christian ministry on the parish or congregationallevel. Further, the Department of Theological Studies, in collaboration with theDepartment of Education, offers certificates for those who wish to teach religionat the elementary and secondary levels. Finally, the program offers a wide range ofcourses to speak to the occasional student. This student may or may not ultimatelybe interested in a degree, but simply wishes to explore the field in a rigorousand systematic way in order to discover its meaning for his or her own faithdevelopment.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

184Department of Theological StudiesAssociate of Arts Theological Studies MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education Courses 35The Associate of Arts Theological Studies major requires the standard coursesfor the Associate of Arts degree (see p. 89) with the following specifications:Learning Outcome4. Ethical FoundationsTHS 265 Christian Ethics (3)8. Religious PerspectiveTHS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies (3)(This also fulfills the requirements of the major.)Core CoursesTHS 211 History of Christianity: Origins to theRenaissance 3THS 212 History of Christianity: Reformationto the Present 3THS 220 Introduction to the Old Testament or 3THS 221 Introduction to the New TestamentTHS 244 Great Religions of the East or 3THS 246 Great Religions of the WestTHS 312 Jesus, the Christ 3Two Theological Studies Elective Courses 6Total 62Graduation Requirements in this program are as follows:Students must earn 62 semester hours of credit with a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.5 in the major and a minimum of 2.0 grade point average for allcollege courses.Bachelor of Arts Theological Studies MajorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursGeneral Education Courses 66The Bachelor of Arts theological studies major requires the standard courses forthe Bachelor of Arts degree (p.74) with the following specifications:2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Theological Studies185Learning Outcome2. Critical Thinking AbilityPHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)PHL 102 Introduction to Critical Thinking (3)PHL 302 Philosophy of Religion (3)4. Ethical FoundationsTHS 265 Christian Ethics (3)THS 435 Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness (3)(These also fulfill requirements within the major.)8. Religious PerspectiveTHS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies (3)THS 244Great Religions of the East (3) orTHS 246 Great Religions of the West (3)(These also fulfill requirements within the major.)Available electives: 32At least nine of these elective credits must be earned at the 300-400 level.Core CoursesTHS 211THS 212History of Christianity: Origins to theRenaissance 3History of Christianity:Reformation to the Present 3THS 220 Introduction to the Old Testament 3THS 221 Introduction to the New Testament 3THS 265 Christian Ethics 3THS 312 Jesus, The Christ 3THS 316 The Shape and Mission of the Church 3THS 435 Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness 3THS 480 Senior Integrative Seminar 3Electives (at the 300-400 level) 9Total 128Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

186Department of Theological StudiesGraduation Requirements in this program are as follows:1) Students must earn 128 semester hours of credit with a minimum gradepoint average of 2.5 in the major and a minimum of 2.0 grade pointaverage for all college courses.2) Students must earn a minimum of 32 semester hours from LourdesCollege, exclusive of experiential learning or CLEP examination credits.3) Students must complete the general education requirements of theCollege.4) Students must complete a major that consists of nine (9) required courses(THS 211, THS 212, THS 220, THS 221, THS 265, THS 312, THS316, THS 435, and THS 480) for a total of 27 semester hours, plus threeupper-division (300-400 level) elective courses (nine semester hours).Thirty-six (36) semester hours in theological studies are required forgraduation.5) Of the thirty-three elective hours required, nine (9) must be from the 300-400 level.6) Students may earn a maximum of 30 semester hours under the CollegeLevel Examination Program (CLEP). Students may earn a maximum of45 semester hours under the Experiential Learning Program.Bachelor of Arts Theological Studies MinorRequired CurriculumSemester HoursTHS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies 3THS 211THS 212History of Christianity:Origins to the Renaissance 3History of Christianity:Reformation to the Present 3THS 220 Introduction to the Old Testament or 3THS 221Introduction to the New TestamentTHS 244 Great Religions of the East or 3THS 246Great Religions of the WestTHS 265 Christian Ethics 3THS 312 Jesus, the Christ 3One Elective Course at the 300-400 level 3Total 242009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Department of Theological Studies187Elementary Religion Teacher CertificateThe Elementary Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration withthe Department of Education. It is designed for Early Childhood and MiddleChildhood Education majors who wish to teach religion in the Toledo DiocesanCatholic Elementary Schools. Students who successfully complete the designatedcourses listed below and who complete the Diocesan Orientation Program will becertified to teach religion in the Diocese. In most cases this program will only addone additional course to a student’s program.THS 218 Celebrating the SacramentsTHS 221 Introduction to the New Testament orTHS 220 Introduction to the Old TestamentTHS 235 Survey of Catholic BeliefTHS 265 Christian EthicsEDE 350 Early Childhood Methods and Field Experience II orEDM 350 Middle Childhood Methods and Field Experience IIHigh School Religion Teacher CertificateThe High School Religion Teacher Certificate is offered in collaboration with theDepartment of Education. It may be earned by adolescence to young adult (AYA)education majors, theological studies majors, or by individuals who already hold abachelor’s degree.This certificate program is designed to prepare students with content knowledgein theological studies and the educational skills necessary to be successful religionteachers on the high school level.Theological studies majors wishing to earn the certificate need to complete therequirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in theological studies and include thefollowing courses in their program.Required CurriculumSemester HoursTHS 211 History of Christianity:Origins to the Renaissance 3THS 212 History of Christianity:Reformation to the Present 3THS 218 Celebrating the Sacraments 3THS 220 Introduction to the Old Testament 3THS 221 Introduction to the New Testament 3THS 235 Survey of Catholic Belief 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

188Department of Theological StudiesTHS 244 Great Religions of the East or 3THS 246Great Religions of the WestTHS 265 Christian Ethics 3THS 312 Jesus, the Christ 3THS 435 Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness 3Department of Education:EDA 210 Teaching Adolescents and Young Adults 3EDA 235EDA 355Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescentsand Young Adults 3Theological Studies Methods andField Experience ¤ 3EDU 250 Educational Psychology 3EDU 316EDU 318¤ 4-week field placementMulticultural and Social Issues inEducation 3Classroom Management andBehavioral Issues 3Non-Divisional Courses (ND)CoursesSemester HoursND 106 College Study Skills 3ND 200 Portfolio Development 1ND 499 B.A.I.S. Capstone 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

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190Course Descriptions* Starred courses can be used to fulfill GeneralEducation RequirementsAerospace Studies (AERO) atBowling Green State UniversityAERO 111 - Air Force Organization 1Interactive classroom experienceintroducing students to the United StatesAir Force and Air Force Reserve OfficerTraining Corps. Featured topics includeAir Force Dress & Appearance Standards,Military Customs & Courtesies, Air Forceheritages, Air Force Benefits, and Air ForceOfficer Career Fields. Teambuilding andclassroom exercises are used to demonstratepractical application of concepts studied.A leadership laboratory complements thiscourse (mandatory for those individualswho are trying to pursue a commission inthe United State Air Force) by providinghands-on leadership experiences applyingthe principles of this course.Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2AERO 112 - Air Force Organization 2Concentrates on furthering theunderstanding of being an AF officer.Classroom exercises and a base visit tripallow students to interact with each otherand collaborate on featured topics: AirForce core values, What an Officer Does,Team building, Diversity & Harassment,and the Oath of Office. A leadershiplaboratory complements this course(mandatory for those individuals whoare trying to pursue a commission inthe United State Air Force) by providinghands-on leadership experiences applyingthe principles of this course.Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2 Other: Paidsummer internships and co-ops available.AERO 211 - Air Force History 1Focuses on the development of air2009-10power from the first lighter-than-airvehicles through to the establishment ofthe Department of the Air Force as anindependent military force. Historicalcase studies concentrate on variousconcepts of employment of air power andfactors which have prompted researchand technological change. A leadershiplaboratory complements this course(mandatory for those individuals whoare trying to pursue a commission inthe United State Air Force) by providinghands-on leadership experiences.Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2AERO 212 - Air Force History 2Focuses on the employment of air andspace power, using history (chronologicalorder) as the format. Videos, guestspeakers , and group leadership projects,will allow students to walk through thiscentury with stops at main events likeWWI, WWII, The Cold War, Vietnam,and the Gulf War. Students will also studyAirpower today as well as learn about theGlobal War on Terror, and OperationsEnduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Aleadership laboratory complements thiscourse (mandatory for those individualswho are trying to pursue a commission inthe United State Air Force) by providinghands-on leadership experiences.Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2AERO 311 – Leadership Studies 1Provides students with dynamic leadershipand management fundamentals inareas such as assessing leaders, criticalthinking, teambuilding, problemsolving, followership, motivation,group conflict management, situationalleadership, evaluation systems, ethics,and communication skills. Case studiesare used to examine leadership andmanagement situations as a means ofLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions191demonstrating and exercising practicalapplication of concepts studied. Aleadership laboratory complements thiscourse (mandatory for those individualswho are trying to pursue a commission inthe United State Air Force) by providinghands-on advanced leadership experiencesapplying the principles of this course.Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 0 Credits: 3AERO 312 - Leadership Studies 2Provides students with dynamic leadershipand management fundamentals inareas such as corrective supervisionand counseling, leadership authority,accountability and responsibility, ethicaland moral leadership, and supervisoryprioritization. This course integratesconcepts from Leadership Studies 1. Casestudies are used to examine leadershipand management situations as a meansof demonstrating and exercising practicalapplication of concepts studied. Aleadership laboratory complementsthis course (mandatory only for thoseindividuals who are trying to pursuea commission in the United State AirForce) by providing hands-on advancedleadership experiences applying theprinciples of this course.Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Other: Paidsummer internships and co-ops available.AERO 411 - American National Security 1Examines the national security process,the U.S. Constitution, U.S. and ForeignPolicy, and focused regional studies.Additionally, terrorism, advancedleadership ethics, policy, and doctrineare also covered. Special topics of interestfocus on the profession of arms, Principlesof War, justice, civilian control of themilitary and current issues affectingnational and military policy. Emphasis isplaced on refining communication skillswith a leadership laboratory (mandatoryonly for those individuals who are tryingto pursue a commission in the UnitedState Air Force) applying the principles ofthis course.Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 0.00 Credits: 3 Other:Independent research/study availableAERO 412 - American National Security 2Examines the national security agenciesresponsible for protection and defenseof the U.S. Areas of interest also includethe Law of Armed Conflict, UniformCode of Military Justice, and an indepthsupervisory/leadership principlescovering performance expectations,feedback, annual reports, and promotionsfor civilians and military alike.Communication skills are refined toinclude briefings, opinion papers, andargumentation. The leadership laboratory(mandatory only for those individuals whoare trying to pursue a commission in theUnited State Air Force) provides advancedleadership experiences by applying theprinciples of this course.Lecture: 3.00 Lab: 0.00 Credits: 3 Other:Independent research/study availableAmerican Sign Language (ASL)ASL 101 Introductory American SignLanguage I (3)Introduces study of American SignLanguage and deaf culture.ASL 102 Introductory American SignLanguage II* (3)Presents instruction and practice inAmerican Sign Language and study of deafculture. Prerequisite: ASL 101.ASL 105 American Sign Language forHealth Care Workers (1)Students will learn how to assess aLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

192Course DescriptionsDeaf and Hard-of-Hearing patient’scommunication preference and learn basiccommunication methods to ease barriersin the everyday health care setting. Thecommunication methods include, but arenot limited to, basic key ASL vocabularyand finger spelling.Army ROTC - see MilitaryScience courses (MIS)Art (ART)Art HistoryART 141/342 Art of the WesternWorld* (3)Provides study of art of the Western Worldfrom ancient through the Medieval,Renaissance, and Modern periods.Emphasizes principles, trends, andpersonalities representative of the variousperiods. Offered in traditional and distancelearning format. Prerequisites: ENG101and ENG 102.ART 241/343 Ancient and MedievalArt History* (3)Presents study of the art of ancient andclassical civilizations, of the early Christianand Byzantine eras, and of the MiddleAges from the Romanesque to the Gothic.Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.ART 341 Renaissance and BaroqueArt History* (3)Studies the art of Western Europe from thefourteenth through the eighteenth centuries.Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.ART 350 Art of Africa* (3)Studies the art of the African continentincluding Egypt. Course informationwill cover material that will give studentsfoundation knowledge in the variouscultures and periods of art found inthese regions. It will also allow studentsto develop an ability to critically analyzethe visual environment of these differentcultures. Since this is a course with a non-Western focus, it will explore some of thedifferences between non-Western andWestern thought as seen in the art of theseareas. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG102.ART 441 19th and 20th CenturyArt History* (3)Studies the art of the Western World fromthe Neo-Classical and Romantic periods tocontemporary times. Prerequisites: ENG101 and ENG 102.ART 442 American Art History* (3)Studies American painting, sculpture, andarchitecture from colonial to contemporarytimes. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG102.ART 443 Christianity in Art* (3)Studies the influences of Christianity onthe development of Western art fromthe early Christian era to the present.Emphasizes the visual transmission ofthe Christian message, especially throughsymbolism. Crosslisted with THS 443.Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.ART 444 Chinese Art History* (3)Studies the arts of China from the earliestcivilizations to the present. Emphasizesthe place of art in the cultural historyof the country and the periods studied.Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions193ART 445 Japanese Art History* (3)Studies the arts of Japan from the earliestcivilizations to the present. Emphasizesthe place of art in the cultural historyof the country and the periods studied.Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.ART 447 The History of WomenArtists* (3)Studies the role women have played asvisual artists throughout recorded history.Emphasizes the cultural milieu influencingtheir accomplishments. Prerequisites: ENG101 and ENG 102.Studio ArtART 100 Introduction To Art* (3)Introduces basic principles of visual organizationand skills employing variousmedia. Concentrates on studio operationcoordinated with historic art movements.Designed for students with little or nobackground experience in studio art. (Fee)ART 101 Drawing I* (3)Introduces basic drawing. Emphasizeslearning to see, controlling various drawingmedia, using of line, value, perspective,proportion and texture. Course includes 5hours of service learning.ART 102 Design Fundamentals* (3)Presents study and application of elementsand principles of two-dimensional designin various drawing and painting media.Includes experimentation with techniquesfor purposeful organization of visual materials.Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning.ART 113 Calligraphy I* (3)Presents experience in hand lettering ofbasic styles with application of skill toproblems of layout organization. Introducesdecorative techniques of illumination.Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning.ART 117 Art for the Teachers of YoungChildren* (3)Provides students with the necessaryhands-on experience in learning the artisticskills necessary to work with young children(from birth to age eight). Emphasizesboth the creative process as well as a varietyof creative forms of expression. Familiarizesstudents with curriculum planning andmaterials for developmentally appropriatepractices for children. Provides experienceswith a wide variety of media, tools, andtechniques, as well as giving students asolid understanding of artistic principlesand how to convey them to young childrenin inclusive early childhood settings.Open only to students in the EducationProgram. (Fee)ART 200 Fiber Arts I* (3)Introduces traditional fiber techniques,both on and off the loom. Presents themechanics of warping and dressing theloom. Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. (Fee.)ART 201 Drawing II* (3)Continuation of Art 101. Emphasizestechnical command of media, improvingobservation skills, and developing individualexpression. Introduces figure drawingand portraiture. Course includes 5 hoursof service learning. Prerequisite: ART 101.(Model Fee.)ART 202 Design II* (3)Continuation of ART 102. Emphasizescolor. Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. Prerequisite: ART 102.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

194Course DescriptionsART 213 Calligraphy II* (3)Continuation of Art 113. Explores varietyof alphabets and creative layout designs.Develops techniques of illumination.Requires formal project. Course includes5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 113.ART 214 Ceramics I* (3)Introduces techniques of constructingbasic ceramic forms and also glaze decorating.Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. (Fee.)ART 215 Copper Enameling I* (3)Investigates aesthetic qualities of colorand texture resulting from the applicationof molten colored glass to metal surfaces.Includes testing colors for results, exploringbasic techniques, and improving them.Course includes 5 hours of service learning.(Fee.)ART 221 Oil Painting I* (3)Explores the technical and aesthetic possibilitiesand limitations of the oil medium.Emphasizes formal painting concerns,including color and composition. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning.ART 223 Watercolor I* (3)Explores the technical possibilities ofwatercolor as a medium. Presents studyof traditional watercolor methods andexperimentation with creative approaches.Course includes 5 hours of service learning.ART 233 Printmaking I* (3)Presents techniques employed in reliefprinting and screen printing. Includes experimentationwith linoleum block, woodcut,collagraph (collage) printing, and serigraphy(silk screen). Emphasizes aesthetictheory and technique. Course includes 52009-10hours of service learning. (Fee.)ART 260/460 Workshops in Art(Topic)* (1-3)Explores topics of special interest and issuesin the art disciplines. Varied topics.Course includes 5 hours of service learning.ART 300 Fiber Arts II* (3)Concentrates on draft notations for a fourharnessloom. Course includes 5 hours ofservice learning. Prerequisite: ART 200.(Fee.)ART 301 Drawing III* (3)Concentrates on drawing of the humanform. Includes drawing from life, study ofanatomy and structure, rendering the humanform in a variety of media and expressivetechniques. Course includes 5 hoursof service learning. Prerequisite: ART 201.(Model Fee.)ART 302 Introduction to Therapy (3)Gives an overview of art and the creativeprocess from the perspective of an ArtTherapist, including an overview of theoriesand practices in the field. Concentrateson how our unconscious thoughts reachexpression in images rather than wordsand on a presentation of resource materialswithin the field. Does not fulfill generaleducation requirement in art. Prerequisites:ART 102, PSY 110.ART 303 Sculpture I* (3)Provides experience in clay modeling,direct plaster building of form, armatureconstruction, and relief carving. Presentsstudy of the aesthetics of form. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. (Fee.)ART 304 Graphic Design* (3)Provides experience in the advertisingLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions195field, its language and studio procedures.Presents the world of commercial art fromboth the production and the problemsolvingapproach. Course includes 5 hoursof service learning. Prerequisites: ART101, ART 102, ART 113, ART 201, andART 202.ART 314 Ceramics II* (3)Introduces wheel techniques. Includescylindrical, bowl and plate forms. Includesmixing and application of glazes. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 214. (Fee.)ART 315 Copper Enameling II* (3)Continues experience in various enameldesigning techniques. Course includes5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 215. (Fee.)ART 321 Oil Painting II* (3)Continuation of ART 221. Greateremphasis on experimentation with techniques,ideas, and media. Includes study oftraditional and modern methods. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 221.ART 323 Watercolor II* (3)Continuation of pursuit of excellence inwatercolor techniques. Further exploresinterpretation and handling of the mediumtoward individual expression. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 223.ART 333 Printmaking II* (3-9)Includes study and experimentation intechniques employed in intaglio printing.Investigates various etching processes andengraving. Course includes 5 hours ofservice learning. Prerequisite: ART 233.(Fee.)ART 400 Fiber Arts III* (3)Continues working on the loom with othercreative uses of fibers. Course includes5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 300. (Fee.)ART 401 Drawing IV* (3-6)Further develops drawing skills. Emphasizesexpressive techniques, advanced renderingof the human form, and developmentof personal styles. Course includes 5 hoursof service learning. Prerequisite: ART 301.May be repeated up to 6 hours. (ModelFee.)ART 403 Sculpture II* (3-6)Includes experience in modeling, casting,and carving in various media and studyof contemporary sculpture and its prototypes.Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. Prerequisite: ART 303. May berepeated up to 6 hours. (Fee.)ART 404 Graphic Design:Production* (3)Emphasizes an in-depth study of the presenttrends in the production of finishedart. Tour of a print shop included. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 304.ART 405 Graphic Design: ProblemSolving* (3)Emphasizes problem-solving aspects, encouragescreative thinking and providesspecific graphic arts problems to solve.Student will complete a portfolio. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 404.ART 414 Ceramics III* (3-9)Continuation of work on the potter’swheel including functional form combinationsof the thrown form. Encouragesstudents to develop their own projects.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

196Course DescriptionsCourse includes 5 hours of service learning.Prerequisite: ART 314. May be repeatedup to 9 semester hours. (Fee.)ART 421 Oil Painting III* (3-9)Emphasizes expressive and interpretivehandling of the medium. Develops personalstyles. Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. Prerequisite: ART 321. May berepeated up to 9 semester hours.ART 423 Watercolor III* (3-9)Continues watercolor techniques. Courseincludes 5 hours of service learning. Prerequisite:ART 323. May be repeated up to9 semester hours.ART 433 Printmaking III* (3-9)Includes investigation, experimentation,and aesthetic production in a chosen areaof relief, intaglio, or screen-printing techniques.Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. Prerequisite: ART 333. May berepeated up to 9 hours. (Fee.)ART 461 Intensive Figure DrawingWorkshop* (1)Provides students with an understandingof the structure of the human body andterminology, as well as studio drawing experiencewith a live model.Independent StudiesStudy for credit on an independent basismay be arranged if the student meets thefollowing qualifications:a. Completing three courses in the chosenarea and attaining an average grade of3.0 (B) in them;b. Petitioning and obtaining guidance ofa faculty member working in the area ofinterest;c. Presenting the faculty member with aproposal for the study.ART 451 Independent Studies -Advanced Studio Problems (3-6)Presents individual study in the studio areaof the student’s special interest. Pursuesa major problem throughout the term.Course includes 5 hours of service learning.Prerequisites: Fulfillment of all otherart requirements for art concentration; permissionof the department chairperson.ART 452 Independent Studies -Special Studies In Art (3-9)Presents individualized study in the areaof art history. May take the form of research,slide presentations, lectures, tourguide presentations, or a combination ofthese. Course includes 5 hours of servicelearning. Permission of the departmentchairperson.ART 453 Senior Thesis in Art History (3)Provides students with the experience ofresearching, preparing a paper, and makingan oral presentation on a topic of art historicalinterest. Limited to art majors whohave successively completed at least 95semester hours toward graduation.ART 499 Topics in Art (1-4)Provides students with an opportunityto choose a specific topic for in-depth researchand study. A project and/or paper isrequired. Course includes possible 5 hoursof service learning. Permission of the departmentchairperson.Biology (BIO/BIL)BIO 201 Principles of Biology I* (3)Introduces fundamental biological processesand problems as they apply to cellularand molecular biology and ecologicalsystems. Considers the cell, chemical processes,bioenergetics, genetics, and ecologi-2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions197cal principles and processes. Must be takenby all students who are required to take atleast one semester of biology. Three hourslecture, three hours lab.BIL 201 Principles of Biology I Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 201 Principlesof Biology I lecture. Requires additionalgroup and individual study andmeetings with instructor.BIO 202 Principles Of Biology II* (3)Introduces fundamental biological principlesand problems as they apply toorganismic, ecological and evolutionarylevels of plant and animal worlds. Threehours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisite:BIO 201.BIL 202 Principles of Biology II Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 202 Principlesof Biology II lecture. Requires additionalgroup and individual study andmeetings with instructor. Prerequisites:BIO 201 and BIL 201.BIO 203 Biology of Aging* (3)Presents the essential biological changes,which occur as part of the aging process aswell as those pathological conditions thatare common in later life. Includes currenttheories of biological aging with special attentionto the implications of those changesfor serving the needs of older adults.Designed specifically to meet the needs ofstudents preparing for careers in workingwith older adults.BIO 204 Basic Human Anatomy AndPhysiology* (3)Presents a fundamental knowledge of anatomyand basic physiology of the humanbody. Includes demonstrations and practicalapplications to support lecture topics.Designed for students in non-science concentrations.Credit is not applicable to ascience concentration or biology minor.BIO 212 Nutrition* (3)Presents a broad-based approach to thestudy of nutrition for the non-sciencemajor. Includes current controversies;fundamental scientific principles of foods,vitamins, minerals, and water; energy balanceand specifics of food labeling and additives;special needs of varying age groups,i.e., nursing mothers, infants, children,young adults, and older adults. Credit notapplicable to a science concentration.BIO 215 Basic Ecology* (3)Studies the fundamental biological andphysical processes, which influencebiomes, ecosystems, and populations of organisms.Includes consideration of naturalresources, their use, stewardship, and conservationas well as discussion of sustainabledevelopment. Credit not applicable toa science concentration or major.BIO 216 Seasonal Field Ecology* (3)Presents a hands-on course, which exposesstudents to many interrelationships betweenplants and animals of the naturalenvironment. Teaches students to identifyplants and animals of the Great Lakesbioregion. Includes discussion of communities,habitats, biomes, succession, andenergy utilization in food chains and foodwebs. Uses the Lourdes campus and severalfield trips to off-campus sites. Three hourslecture and arranged field activities.BIO 305 General Botany* (3)Includes the morphology and biology ofalgae, fungi, mosses, and ferns. Emphasizesthe vegetative and reproductive structuresof gymnosperms and angiosperms. Devotespart of the semester to becomingacquainted with campus flora. Three hoursLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

198Course Descriptionslecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102 or their equivalent,BIO 201 or permission of the instructor.CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM 181as prerequisite or corequisite.BIL 305 General Botany Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 305 GeneralBotany lecture. Requires additional individualand group study and meetings withinstructor. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent, BIO 201 and BIL201 or permission of the instructor. CHM121 and CHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisiteor corequisite.BIO 306 Vertebrate Zoology* (3)Surveys all the vertebrate animals, emphasizingthe principles of morphology,physiology, development, behavior, andpopulation and ecosystem interactions.Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102 or theirequivalent, BIO 201 or permission of theinstructor. CHM 121 and CHM 122 orCHM 181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIL 306 Vertebrate Zoology Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 306 VertebrateZoology lecture. Requires additionalindividual and group study and meetingswith instructor. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102 or their equivalent, BIO 201and BIL 201 or permission of the instructor.CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM181 as prerequisite or corequisite.2009-10BIO 307 Cell Biology* (3)Presents the biochemistry and molecularbiology of eukaryotic cells and their organelles.Describes the unity and diversity ofplant and animal cells. Emphasizes the relationshipbetween structure and functionand between specialized functions and theintegrity of tissues, organ systems, and organisms.Three hours lecture, three hourslab. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 ortheir equivalent, BIO 201. CHM 121 andCHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite orcorequisite.BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab (1)Laboratory to accompany BIO 307 CellBiology lecture. Requires additional individualand group study and meetings withinstructor. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent, BIO 201 and BIL201. CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 308 Genetics* (3)Examines the principles of transmissiongenetics and delves into the cellular andmolecular aspects of genetic mechanismsin organisms. Considers chromosomebehavior, gene structure and function, proteinsynthesis mechanisms and interactionsas well as processes of recombinant DNAtechnique. Three hours lecture, three hourslab. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 ortheir equivalent, BIO 201, CHM 121 andCHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite orcorequisite.BIL 308 Genetics Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 308 Geneticslecture. Requires additional individualand group study and meetings with instructor.Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent, BIO 201 and BIL201. CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 310 Pathophysiology* (3)Presents applications of the pathologicvariations from the normal function andstructure of the body resulting from disease,heredity or injury. Provides a linkbetween anatomy and physiology andbiochemistry and its application to clinicalLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions199practice. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites:BIO 330 and BIO 331 or equivalent. BIO335 or equivalent as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 311 Invertebrate Zoology* (3)Surveys the major invertebrate phyla, emphasizingthe principles of morphology,development, physiology, evolutionaryrelationships and environmental interactions.Three hours lecture, three hours lab.Prerequisites: BIO 201 or permission ofthe instructor, ENG 101, ENG 102, ortheir equivalent. CHM 121 and CHM122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 311 InvertebrateZoology lecture. Requires additionalindividual and group study and meetingswith instructor. Prerequisites: BIO 201and BIL 201 or permission of the instructor,ENG 101, ENG 102, or their equivalent.CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 313 Nutrition Science* (3)Includes the study of digestion, metabolism,and absorption of nutrients in thehealthy body, the application of the principlesof good nutrition in the maintenanceof a healthy diet through the lifespan andthe relationships between nutrition andillness. Examines the nutrition concerns ofpeople who are ill or have medical conditionsthat require dietary modification.Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, BIO201. CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM181 as pre or corequisite.BIO 317 Principles of Ecology* (3)Presents a study of the environment fromthe perspectives of biology, chemistry, andphysics with emphasis on energy flow,nutrient cycling, population growth andinteractions, and community dynamics.Discusses consequences of human impacton communities, ecosystems, and theglobal environment. Three hours lecture.Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 ortheir equivalent, BIO 201 or permission ofthe instructor. CHM 121 and CHM 122or CHM 181 as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology I* (3)Studies the chemical basis of life, bodyorganization, cellular structure and metabolism,tissues, membranes, and glands;the structure and function of the skeletal,muscular, nervous systems, and specialsenses. Includes lab experiences designedto supplement lecture topics: cell physiology,tissues, human bones, dissection of acat or cadaver, certain physiological experimentsand computer simulations. Threehourlecture, two and one half hours lab.Prerequisites: BIO 201 with a minimumgrade of C, or high school biology takenwithin the last 5 years with a minimumgrade of B, or a minimum of 80% on abasic biology concepts pre-test, CHM 099or its equivalent.BIL 330 Anatomy and Physiology ILab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 330 Anatomyand Physiology I. Requires additionalgroup and individual study and meetingswith instructor. Prerequisites: BIO 201andBIL 201 with a minimum grade of C, orhigh school biology taken within the last5 years with a minimum grade of B, or aminimum of 80% on a basic biology conceptspre-test, CHM 099 or its equivalent.BIO 331 Anatomy and Physiology II* (3)Studies the structure and function of theendocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive,urinary, and reproductive systemsLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

200Course Descriptionsand human development. Lab emphasizesanatomy and includes certain physiologicalexperiments, computer simulations,and cat or cadaver dissection. Three hourslecture, two and one half hours lab. Prerequisite:BIO 330 with a minimum gradeof C (2.0).BIL 331 Anatomy and Physiology IILab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 331 Anatomyand Physiology II lecture. Requiresadditional individual and group study andmeetings with instructor. Prerequisites:BIO 330 and BIL 330 with a minimumgrade of C (2.0).BIO 335 General Microbiology* (3)Includes a general study of the morphology,taxonomy, metabolism, growth,genetics, control and ecology of microbeswith emphasis on bacteria and viruses.Considers the evolution of microbes in themacrocosm of planet Earth and the evolvingepidemiology and immunology conceptsin their interaction with diverse lifeforms. Prerequisites: High school biology,BIO 201 or equivalent and CHM 121 andCHM 122 or equivalent as prerequisite orcorequisite, or permission of the instructor.Three hours lecture, three hours lab.BIL 335 General Microbiology Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 335 GeneralMicrobiology lecture. Requires an additionalone to two hours of lab time perweek for various procedures: staining, observation,data collection, consulting, dependingon requirements of particular labprotocol. Prerequisites: High school biology,BIO 201 and BIL 201 or equivalent.CHM 121 and CHM 122 or equivalent asprerequisite or corequisite, or permissionof the instructor.2009-10BIO 401 Parasitology* (3)Presents the life history, morphology,physiology, and evolution of parasites:helminth and arthropod parasites, hostparasiterelationships, control of protozoa,economic importance. Three hours lecture,three hours lab. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102 or their equivalent. CHM 121and CHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisiteor corequisite, BIO 201, BIO 335 orits equivalent.BIL 401 Parasitology Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 401 Parasitologylecture. Requires additional individualand group study and meetings withinstructor. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent. CHM 121 andCHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite orcorequisite, BIO 201 and BIL 201, BIO335 and BIL 335 or their equivalent.BIO 402 Introduction to Research (1)Introduces scientific literature researchmethods. Emphasis will be placed on doingliterature searches using the scientificabstracts, indexes and computer on-linedatabases. Procedures for writing a scientificpaper using CBE, APA, or ACSguidelines will be covered. Prerequisite:admission to the major or BAIS naturalscience candidate.BIO 403 Immunology* (3)Introduces the student to the normalfunctions of the immune system. Studiesin-depth the components of the immunesystem and the manner in which thesework together to prevent disease. Exploresproblems with the immune system thatlead to immune deficiency or autoimmunedisease. Prerequisites: BIO 335 or permissionof instructor, ENG 101, ENG 102 ortheir equivalent. CHM 121 and CHM 122or CHM 181 as prerequisite or corequisite.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions201BIO 404 Plant and Soil Ecology* (3)Studies the diversity of soil organisms, includingbacteria, fungi, and invertebrates,as well as soil development, structure,profile, and classification. Relates successionand evolution of plant communitiesand ecosystems into the major terrestrialbiomes with particular attention to theirbiogeography. Requires individual researchinto components of typical NorthwestOhio ecosystems, including field studyand ecosystem monitoring. Three hourslecture, three hours lab. Prerequisites:admission to the major, ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent. CHM 121 andCHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite orcorequisite.BIL 404 Plant and Soil Ecology Lab (1)Laboratory accompanies BIO 404 Plantand Soil Ecology lecture. Requires additionalindividual and group study andmeetings with instructor. Prerequisites:admission to the major, ENG 101, ENG102 or their equivalent. CHM 121 andCHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite orcorequisite.BIO 407 Human Genetics* (3)Presents the structure and functioning ofhereditary mechanisms which humanshave in common with all organisms; descriptionsof human genetic conditionsand diseases; the molecular aspects andtheir clinical applications; the scope of geneticsin the analysis, diagnosis, treatment,and prevention of disease; genetic aspectsof embryology and development. Threehours lecture. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102 or their equivalent, BIO 201,BIO 308 or permission of the instructor.CHM 121 and CHM 122 or CHM 181as prerequisite or corequisite.BIO 410 Biology Seminar* (1-3)Gives students experience in preparingand presenting a scientific paper. Taken bystudents having senior status who are seekinga concentration in biology as a requirementfor graduation. Initial project mustbe approved by the department chairpersontwo semesters before graduation.Biology and Environmental Science majorsmust take this course for 3 credit hours.BIO 411 Biotechnology (3)Introduces basic molecular research techniquesof recombinant DNA technology:use of restriction endonucleases, agarosegel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing techniques,polymerase chain reaction. Studiesthe application of various techniques toenvironmental studies, agriculture andcrop science, botanical applications, microbialapplications. Provides students opportunitiesto research and discuss ethical,legal, societal implications and applicationsof molecular biology techniques. Threehours combined lecture/laboratory experience.Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102or their equivalent. CHM 121 and CHM122 or CHM 181 as prerequisite or corequisite,BIO 201 or its equivalent.BIO 420 Epidemiology* (3)Introduces the basic principles and scopeof epidemic extent and influence. Includesbasic methodology, research, and applications.Prerequisite: MTH 212.BIO 430 Practicum: EnvironmentalField Activities (3)Provides the students with opportunitiesto experience practical aspects of ecologicalapplications, while being of service.Assigns students to a variety of agencies,consulting firms, and businesses that provideenvironmental services to the public.Requires meetings with the instructorLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

202Course Descriptionsto discuss and reflect upon experiencesand summarize them in written form tobe given as a presentation at the end ofthe semester. Prerequisites: Senior status,admission to major and permission of departmentchairperson.BIO 498 Reading in Biology (1-3)Introduces students to scientific literatureon a topic decided by student and instructor.Emphasizes the reading of interrelatedpapers from primary sources. Includes thewriting of a summary review paper. Prerequisites:Senior status; admission to themajor/permission of the instructor; ENG101, ENG 102 or their equivalent. CHM121 and CHM 122 or CHM 181 as prerequisiteor corequisite.BIO 299/499 Topics in Biology (1-4)Provides opportunity for special topics ofinterest to instructor and students. Couldinclude (but not limited to): Endocrinology,Development, Neurophysiology,Kinesiology. Prerequisite: Permission ofinstructor and/or department chairperson.Business (BUS)BUS 001 Business Bridge Orientation (0)Assesses lifelong skills that prepare studentsfor successful business careers. Ensures thatbusiness students possess a strong foundationin personal finance, career planning,and basic computer literacy. Includes anorientation to business program opportunitiesand expectations. (Students whoreceive an unsatisfactory grade (U) mustcomplete BUS 100 successfully before takinganother business course. Prerequisites:Must be a declared business major. Musthave transferred a minimum of 24 credithours in business courses with a minimum3.0 G.P.A overall in those courses.BUS 100 Career Planning & PersonalFinance (3)Focuses on lifelong skills to preparestudents for successful business careers.Provide business students with a strongfoundation in personal finance, careerplanning, basic computer literacy, andproper etiquette/ professionalism. Includesan orientation to business program opportunitiesand expectations. Required ofall business students during their first semester.Students who receive an unsatisfactorygrade (U) must complete the coursesuccessfully before taking another businesscourse. Prerequisite: Must be a declaredbusiness major.BUS 101 Business Principles (3)Provides a broad overview of the foundations,institutions, functions, concepts,and current practices in business organizations.Introduces business terminology andthe specialty areas related to business.BUS 201 Accounting I (3)Introduces the principles of accountingfor the sole proprietorship. Presents thecomplete accounting cycle including journalizingand posting business transactions,preparation of simple financial statements,and the closing process. Prerequisites: BUS101 with a grade of C or better and MTH098 or Math Placement Test score ofMTH 110 or higher.BUS 202 Accounting II (3)Continues BUS 201. Includes partnershipand corporate accounting principles,inventory and depreciation methods,financial statement and ratio analysis, andpayroll taxes. Prerequisite: BUS 201 with agrade of C or better.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions203BUS 213 Human ResourceDevelopment (3)Focuses on common human resource developmentactivities including individual,team, and career development. Includesperformance analysis, needs assessment,program planning, learning principles, andinstructional design.BUS 250 Macroeconomics (3)Examines national income concepts includingdetermination of the levels ofoutput and employment in a market economy.Emphasizes contemporary problemssuch as inflation, unemployment, economicgrowth, and international trade. Focuseson contemporary social and educationalissues. (For non-business majors only.)BUS 251 Economics and Social Issues (3)Emphasizes contemporary national andglobal problem areas such as inflation, unemployment,economic growth, and internationaltrade. Focuses on contemporarysocial issues involving globalization, poverty,immigration, health care, crime, andliteracy. Examines effectiveness of governmentintervention during market failure.(For non-business majors only.)BUS 254 Macroeconomics (3)Examines macroeconomic concepts includingdetermination of the levels ofoutput and employment in a marketeconomy. Emphasizes contemporary problemssuch as inflation, unemployment,economic growth, and international trade.Focuses on contemporary business issues.Prerequisite: BUS 101 with a grade of Cor better.BUS 255 Microeconomics (3)Examines the theory of the individualfirm in the short and long run. Includesthe determination of income distribution;wage levels, interest rates, rents, and profits.Emphasizes contemporary problemssuch as income, energy prices, poverty.Prerequisites: BUS 101 with a grade of Cor better and MTH 098 or Placement Testscore of MTH 110 or higher.BUS 259 Supervision (3)Provides students with a practical approachto supervisory functions. Explores linestaffrelationships, grievance procedures,communication principles, responsibility,accountability, perception, and unionmanagementrelations.BUS 300 Small Business Management (3)Provides essential knowledge for owningand operating a small business. Includesidentification of business opportunitiesand franchising considerations. Emphasizesthe basic principles of small businessmanagement. Prerequisites: All 100 and200 level business courses and juniorstanding.BUS 301 Computerized Accounting (3)Introduces Peachtree and QuickBookscommercial accounting software. Appliesbasic accounting knowledge and theoryto a computerized environment. Includessales, invoicing, purchases, receivables andpayables, payroll, financial statements, andend of period procedures for service andmerchandising businesses. Prerequisites:BUS 201 and CMP 211BUS 302 Managerial Accounting (3)Uses accounting information in planningobjectives and in controlling operations.Develops a framework for measuring managerialperformance by using such devicesas cost-volume-profit relationships, flexiblebudgeting, and standards. Prerequisite:BUS 201 with a grade of C or better.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

204Course DescriptionsBUS 303 Women in Management*(3)Deals with the problems, solutions,achievements of women in attaining responsiblemanagerial positions. Includestopics such as dual career families, sexualharassment, stereotyping, discrimination,contemporary global issues, and the expandingroles and expectations of women.BUS 333 recommended but not requiredas a prerequisite.BUS 304 Corporate Finance (3)Explores basic corporate financial managementconsiderations. Examines monetaryand fiscal policy, stocks and bonds, liquidityand leverage, financial statement analysis,cost of capital, liabilities, current assets,corporate taxation, forecasting, and internationalfinancial management. Prerequisite:BUS 201 with a grade of C or better.BUS 305 Financial Institutions,Markets, & Money (3)Studies the operations of financial institutions.Emphasis is placed on the structureof these institutions; their deposit, payment,and lending functions; their rolein the economy; and current legislationwhich govern them.BUS 310 Human ResourceManagement (3)Provides an overview of modern humanresource management Topics include HRplanning, staffing, training, and development,compensation, employee relations,and globalization. Prerequisite: BUS 333with a grade of C or better.2009-10BUS 314 Marketing Research (3)Focuses on decisional research rather thanbasic research. Presents a balanced andcomprehensive explanation of the marketingresearch process through active participationof students in simulated decisionmakingresearch projects. Prerequisites:BUS 344 with a grade of C or better andMTH 212.BUS 315 Consumer Behavior (3)Presents major theoretical approaches tounderstanding the behavior of consumers.Focuses on affect, cognition, behavior,and environment. Offers a framework todescribe how these factors are interrelatedand how consumer behavior concepts andmodels can be used to design effectivemarketing strategies for any organization.PSY 110 and BUS 344 recommended butnot required as prerequisites.BUS 320 International Business (3)Focuses on global business concepts infurther detail. Topics include global economies,international monetary systems, cultural/legal/political/technologicalfactorsin conducting global business, and multinationalcorporations. Prerequisite: BUS101with a grade of C or better.BUS 321 Tax Accounting (3)Examines tax laws and regulations pertainingto individuals, partnerships, corporations,estates, and trusts. Includes the fundamentalsof tax return preparation andtax planning. Prerequisite: BUS 201 with agrade of C or better.BUS 322 Cost Accounting (3)Presents product, job order, process, andinventory costing topics. Makes use ofstandard costing methods and varianceanalysis. Activity-based costing methodsare also described. Prerequisite: BUS201with a grade of C or better.BUS 325 Business Communications* (3)Focuses on the techniques of effective oraland written communications in business.Provides practice in writing letters andLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions205reports and making oral presentations.Includes career search techniques such asresume writing and effective job interviews.Prerequisite: ENG 101.BUS 330 Legal Environment ofBusiness (3)Uses case studies to focus on the impactof the legal system on business. Providesan overview of the legal system. Includestopics such as sources and nature of law,contracts, sales, real and personal property,forms of business ownership, and employment.Prerequisite: BUS 101 with a gradeof C or better.BUS 332 Auditing (3)Studies the concepts and principles relatedto the standards and procedures utilized inconducting an audit. Includes informationconcerning assurance and other accountingservices. Uses statistical techniques. Prerequisites:BUS 201 and BUS 202 with gradesof C or better, and MTH 212.BUS 333 Management Concepts (3)Emphasizes the four classic managementprinciples of planning, organizing, motivating,and controlling. Includes ethics,communication and decision-making processes,and leadership theories. Prerequisite:BUS 101with a grade of C or better.BUS 334 Advertising (3)Presents advertising as an important socialand economic institution and as an integralpart of the marketing system. Includesthe creation of advertising, advertising research,media formats, publicity, personalselling, target markets, and message strategies.Prerequisite: BUS 344 with a grade ofC or better.BUS 335 Marketing Management (3)Uses the case study method to examinestrategic marketing management decisionsinvolved in the selection of a target marketand all phases of the supporting marketingmix. Emphasis is given to the marketingpolicies and programs of multinationalcorporations. Prerequisites: BUS 333 andBUS 344 with grades of C or better.BUS 340 Business Internship (3-6)Combines classroom knowledge withpractical business experience. A minimumof 100 hours of on-site experience and aculminating paper or project is required.Prerequisite: BUS 101with a grade of Cor better and permission of the businessdepartment chairperson. Note: Studentsare ineligible for Prior Learning credit forthis course.BUS 344 Marketing Concepts (3)Emphasizes the four basic principles ofmarketing including price, product, promotion,and place. Includes consumerbehavior, the structure of the marketingsystem, and basic problems in marketingmanagement. Prerequisite: BUS 101with agrade of C or better.BUS 400 Entrepreneurship* (3)Explains the role of entrepreneurship ina market economy and studies decisionmaking within a small business using thecase study method. Integrates knowledgeobtained from all business coursework inthe preparation of a business plan. Prerequisites:All 100, 200, and 300 level businesscourses and senior standing.BUS 404 Investments (3)Studies different types of investments withprimary emphasis on stocks, bonds, andmutual funds. Corporate, treasury, andmunicipal securities will also be studiedalong with futures and options contracts.Individual issues and obligations and theirLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

206Course Descriptionsunderlying values are analyzed in conjunctionwith portfolio management objectives.Prerequisite: BUS 201with a grade ofC or better.BUS 411 Labor Relations (3)Presents the basic concepts of labor relationsas they apply to both union andnonunion work environments. Special emphasisplaced on the collective bargainingprocess. Includes the history of the AmericanLabor Movement, labor economics,arbitration, grievance procedures, NLRBactions and legal considerations. Prerequisite:BUS 310 with a grade of C or better.BUS 413 Organizational Behavior &Development (3)Continues many of the topics presentedin BUS 333 with an emphasis on individual,interpersonal, organizational, anddevelopmental processes. Integrates theoryand research with management applicationstaken from actual work situations.Prerequisite: BUS 333 with a grade of Cor better.BUS 414 Employee Compensation &Benefits (3)Provides an overview of employee compensationand benefits in contemporaryorganizations. Covers management objectivesof internal consistency, external competitiveness,employee contributions, andadministration of the pay system. Prerequisites:BUS 310 and CMP 211.BUS 424 Health Care Management (3)Examines topics and trends that challengehealth care managers today such as riskassumption and consumerism; consolidation,integration and industrialization;governmental and regulatory influences;organizational, and developmental processes.BUS 333 recommended but not2009-10required as a prerequisite.BUS 430 Business Ethics* (3)Analyzes the need for social and ethicalresponsibility in business. Focuses on theethical dilemmas that confront businessestoday and how decisions concerning thesedilemmas impact society. Crosslisted withPHL 430.BUS 434 Operations Management (3)Focuses on the management of manufacturingand service operations. Topicsinclude operations planning and strategyselection, improving productivity andquality, designing and managing operations,and supply-chain management. Prerequisite:BUS 333 with a grade of C orbetter.BUS 435 Internet Marketing (3)Examines the framework for understandingthe forces driving the Internet revolutionin marketing and business. Exploresthe new tools, challenges, and techniquesthat enhance and change the traditionalmarketing approaches currently beingused. Prerequisites: BUS 344 and CMP111 with grades of C or better (or equivalentInternet skills).BUS 440 Employment Law (3)Presents a foundation of legal principleswhich govern employment. Topics includeemployment and termination procedures,EEO, Affirmative Action, discrimination,collective bargaining, and occupationalsafety and health. Prerequisite: BUS 310with a grade of C or better.BUS 444 Logistics & MarketingApplications (3)Allows students to work with interactivesoftware involving various marketingsimulations. Topics include logistics, globalLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions207marketing, and strategic marketing decisionsinvolving product, price, promotion,and distribution. Prerequisites: BUS 344and either CMP 111 or CMP 211 (orequivalent computer skills) with grades ofC or better.BUS 459 Business Policy* (3)Designed as the capstone course for allbaccalaureate business majors. Integratesbusiness theories, principles, and applicationsinto a common whole. Focuses onstrategic management and implementationfrom top management perspective. Prerequisitesor co-requisites: All business coreand major courses within the selected degreeprogram(s) with grades of C or better,a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in thosecourses, and senior standing.BUS 299/499 Topics in Business (1-4)Explores business topics of specialinterest.Chemistry (CHM/CHL)CHM 099 Basic Chemistry (3)Introduces atomic structure, formulas,equations, stoichiometry, chemical bonding,gas laws, solution chemistry, and thebasic concepts of mathematics used inchemistry to students who have had nohigh school chemistry. Credit is not applicableto a science concentration. Threehours lecture. Prerequisites: high schoolalgebra, MTH 098, equivalent placementtest score or the approval of the instructor.CHM/CHL 121 An Introduction toGeneral Chemistry* (2)Introduces atomic structure, chemical reactions,and solutions. Three hours lecture,two hours lab. Prerequisites: high schoolchemistry or CHM 099; MTH 098 orequivalent placement test score. CHM/CHL 122 must be taken in the future inorder to fulfill the general education requirementsfor L.O. 7.1 Scientific Literacy.CHM/CHL 122 An Introduction toOrganic Chemistry* (2)Applies the general chemistry topicslearned in CHM/CHL 121 to organicchemistry reactions. Nomenclature, structure,formulas, and reactions of organiccompounds are introduced. Three hourslecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL 121.CHM 163 Societal Issues andChemistry* (3)Designed for non-science majors. Introducesstudents to basic chemical principlesthrough discussions related to societal issues.Using the philosophical and socialimplications in our macroscopic world as aspringboard, students will be introduced tothe science of the molecular world as theyseek possible solutions to the problems. Noprior knowledge of chemistry is assumedand minimal math skills are required.CHM 165 The Chemistry of Art* (3)This introductory chemistry course fornon-science majors explores the intersectionof chemistry with the visual arts. Basicprinciples of chemistry will be appliedto the topics of color, paint, paper, clay,glass, metals, photography, and art restoration.No prior knowledge of chemistry isassumed and minimal math skills are required.Three hours lecture with integratedlab/studio activities.CHM 167 CSI: An Introduction toForensic Chemistry* (3)This course introduces students to thetechniques of forensic chemistry, particularlyas they relate to crime scene investigationand ongoing analysis of evidence ob-Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

208Course Descriptionstained after a crime has been committed.This course involves the basic chemistryconcepts needed to solve problems in forensicscience and illustrates the specializedapplications of forensic science throughcase studies and laboratory methods. Threehours combined lecture and laboratory.CHM/CHL 181 General CollegeChemistry I* (4)Deals with the principles of inorganicchemistry including formulas, equations,reaction principles, atomic and molecularstructure, bonding, thermochemistry,states of matter, stoichiometry, and the periodictable. Provides the basis for all higherlevels of chemistry. Three hours lecture,three hours lab, one hour problem-solvingand quiz session. Prerequisites: high schoolchemistry or CHM 099, two years algebraor MTH 122.CHM/CHL 182 General CollegeChemistry II* (4)Continues the study of General CollegeChemistry I (CHM/CHL 181). Includeschemical equilibria, kinetics, solutions,acids and bases, complex ions and coordinationcompounds, redox reactions, thermodynamics,nuclear chemistry, and briefintroductions to organic chemistry andqualitative analysis. Three hours lecture,three hours lab, one hour problem-solvingand quiz session. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL181.2009-10CHM/CHL 221 An Introduction toBiochemistry* (2)Introduces the student to the structureand function of biomolecules; metabolismof carbohydrates, fats, and proteins isincluded. Three hours lecture, two hourslab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL 122. CHM/CHL 222 must be taken in the future inorder to fulfill the general education requirementsfor L.O.10.1 Personal WellnessResponsibility.CHM/CHL 222 NutritionalChemistry* (2)Includes fundamental principles of foods,vitamins, minerals, and water; energy balanceand specifics of food labeling andadditives; and special needs of varying agegroups, i.e. nursing mothers, infants, children,young adults, and older adults. Threehours lecture, two hours lab/recitationand problem solving session. Prerequisite:CHM/CHL 221.CHM/CHL 301 Organic Chemistry I* (4)Studies the structure, preparation, andmechanisms of reactions of aliphatic andaromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives;stereochemistry and spectra ofcarbon compounds. Three hours lecture,three hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL182.CHM/CHL 302 Organic Chemistry II* (4)Continues the study of Organic ChemistryI (CHM/CHL 301). Three hours lecture,three hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL301.CHM/CHL 304 PhysicalChemistry* (4)Considers the basic concepts of thermodynamicsand kinetics with emphasis onapplications in the life sciences. Designedfor pre-medical or pre-dental students,or those with a concentration in biology.Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisite:CHM/CHL 182. Corequisites:MTH 135/136 and PHS/PLA 202/302.CHM 305 Basic Biochemistry* (3)Includes the chemistry of living systems,considers carbohydrates, lipids, nucleicacids, and proteins. Three hours lecture,Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions209optional three hours CHL 305 Basic Biochemistrylab. Prerequisite: CHM/CHL302 or permission of the instructor.CHL 305 Basic Biochemistry Lab* (1)Provides students with a laboratory experienceto enhance the learning of conceptscovered in CHM 305 Basic Biochemistrylecture. Three hours lab per week.CHM 306 EnvironmentalChemistry* (3)Studies the origin of specific chemical speciesand their interaction with the environment.Includes air and water quality andthe interaction of chemical pollutants withthe biosphere. Three hours lecture, optionalthree hours CHL 306 EnvironmentalChemistry lab. Prerequisites: CHM/CHL182 and CHM/CHL 301. Corequisite:CHM/CHL 302.CHL 306 Environmental ChemistryLab* (1)Covers the chemical and physical measurementsused in water quality and soil qualitystudies. Investigates sample materialfrom the field and conducts analysis bothin the field and in the lab. Three hours labper week. Corequisite: CHM 306.CHM 311 Clinical Pharmacology* (3)Introduces science students to the fundamentalprinciples of drug action, andpresents the essentials of how major classificationsof drugs are used therapeuticallyin various disease states. Identification,assessment, and intervention of adversedrug responses and drug-drug interactionsare also considered. Corequisites: May betaken with NUR 316/317, NUR 314/315,NUR 212 and NUR 210/211. Prerequisites:CHM/CHL 221, CHM/CHL 222, BIO331, BIO 335. Crosslisted with NUR 301.CHM 320 Toxicology* (3)Introduces students to the basic principlesof toxicology and the application of toxicologyto the environment, food, forensicsand occupational settings. Biochemicalinteractions of industrial, agricultural andhousehold chemicals with elements ofsoils, plants, animals and humans. Threehour lecture. Prerequisites: CHM/CHL302, BIO 201 or permission of the instructor.CHM 420 Regulatory Protocols* (3)Studies the protocols prescribed by theEnvironmental Protection Agency andother governmental agencies. Includes applicationof the protocols in the laboratoryand in field-testing. Three hours lecture.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.CHM 299/499 Topics in Chemistry* (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest to thestudent. Intended for advanced students inchemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of theinstructor.Communications (COM)COM 100 Oral Communication* (3)Provides students with the variety ofspeaking and listening skills necessaryto be effective and in control in an everbroadeningvisual/verbal environment. Inaddition to learning the theories and applicationsof classical speech preparation anddelivery, students engage in a study of thecurrent issues of oral communication insociety, mass media’s print and non-printtraditions, and relationships to the worldincluding ethics and publication law.COM 102 InterpersonalCommunication* (3)Introduces interpersonal communicationwith emphasis on one-to-one relationshipsand group discussions. Includes practicein articulation of ideas, feelings, ideals;Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

210Course Descriptionsdevelops understanding and appreciationof these through listening and decisionmakingskills as well as semantics.COM 201 Introduction toFilm Studies (3)Provides knowledge of filmmaking process,film production, narrative, role of film inculture, and critical approaches to studyingfilm.COM 299/499 Topics inCommunications (1-4)Explores topics of special interest in communications.Requires permission of departmentchair.Computer (CMP)CMP 111 Communication & SearchApplications (3)Introduces MS Word, MS PowerPoint,and Internet Explorer and their use ascommunication and search tools. Includesboth basic and advanced hands-on applications.Prerequisite: Typing Speed Test scoreof 28 or more.CMP 211 Spreadsheet & DatabaseApplications (3)Introduces MS Excel and MS Access andtheir use as spreadsheet and database managementtools. Includes both basic andadvanced hands-on applications. Prerequisites:Typing Speed Test score of 28 ormore; MTH 098 or math placement testscore of MTH 110 or higher.CMP 299/499 Topics inComputers (1-4)Explores computer topics of special interest.Education(EDA, EDE, EDM, EDU)EDA 210 Teaching Adolescents &Young Adults (3)Provides students with opportunities to2009-10examine the developmental needs andunique aspects of educating adolescentsand young adults and how schools andteachers effectively respond to such needs.Students will not only examine the historyand philosophy of adolescent educationbut will also explore the latest theories regardinglearning and effective instructionalpractices. Prerequisites: permission of AYAadvisor. Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: EDU 250.EDA 235 Curriculum & Instruction forAdolescents & Young Adults (3)Builds on the general concepts presentedin EDA 210, Teaching Adolescents andYoung Adults, by providing students withopportunities to plan curriculum andinstruction which is developmentally appropriatefor adolescents and young adults.This course will begin to bridge the gapbetween content and practice. Prerequisites:permission of AYA Advisor, EDA210 and EDU 230.EDA 250 General Teaching Methods &Field Experience I (3)Provides students with opportunities tolearn and practice the skills and competenciesof effective teaching at the adolescent(secondary) level. This course will examinevarious instructional methods usedto teach adolescents and young adults inthe student’s chosen concentration areaand will provide students with actualfield experience in teaching. Prerequisites:permission of AYA advisor, EDA 235 andcompleted credential file. Prerequisites/Corequisite:HTW 254. Required Field BaseExperience.EDA 351 Social Studies Methods &Field Experience II (3)Offers students opportunities to learn andpractice the skills and competencies ofeffective teaching of Social Studies at theLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions211adolescent (secondary) level. This coursewill examine various instructional methodsused to teach Social Studies and will providestudents with actual field experiencein teaching Social Studies. Prerequisites:permission of AYA advisor , Gate I, admissionto the Department of Education, ,and EDA 250. Prerequisite/Co-requisite:EDU 328. Required Field Base Experience.EDA 352 Science Methods & FieldExperience II (3)Gives students opportunities to learn andpractice the skills and competencies of effectiveteaching of science at the adolescent(secondary) level. This course will examinevarious instructional methods used toteach science and will provide studentswith actual field experience in teaching science.Prerequisites: permission of AYA advisor,Gate I, admission to the Departmentof Education, and EDA 250. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: EDU 328. Required FieldBase Experience.EDA 353 Language Arts Methods &Field Experience II (3)Provides students with opportunities tolearn and practice the skills and competenciesof effective teaching of languagearts at the adolescent (secondary) level.This course will examine various instructionalmethods used to teach languagearts and will provide students with actualfield experience in teaching language arts.Prerequisites: permission of AYA advisor,Gate I, admission to the Department ofEducation, and EDA 250. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: EDU 328. Required FieldBase Experience.EDA 354 Mathematics Methods &Field Experience II (3)Gives students opportunities to learn andpractice the skills and competencies ofeffective teaching of mathematics at theadolescent (secondary) level. This coursewill examine various instructional methodsused to teach mathematics and will providestudents with actual field experiencein teaching mathematics. Prerequisites:permission of AYA advisor, Gate I, admissionto the Department of Education, andEDA 250. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: EDU328. Required Field Base Experience.EDA 355 Theological StudiesMethods & Field Experience (3)Provides students with the knowledge andskills necessary for pre-service teachers toplan, select, and successfully implementtheological studies instructional methodsin order to translate theological studiescontent appropriate for Adolescents andYoung Adults. Students will be required toimplement various instructional theologicalstudies methods based on the Diocesanapproved religious curriculum model aswell as assessing student outcomes basedon this model. They will learn that effectivecatechesis involves assisting adolescentsin the outgoing process of conversionof heart. Appropriate catechetical methodswill be explored. In addition students willbe required to design varied instrumentsand procedures, interpret assessment data,and provide assessment results to students,parents and others. Students will be expectedto prepare, implement and assesstheological studies lessons based on thePathwise Performance Standards. Studentswill be required to complete a four-weekfield experience (five days per week allday.). At the conclusion of their field experience,students will be asked to reflect anddevelop a Professional Development Planbased on the Performances Standards. Permissionof Education Faculty Advisor. Successfulcompletion of all theological studiesand education courses that comprise theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

212Course DescriptionsCatholic High School Religion InstructorCertificate Program; all field experiencerequirements.EDA 450 Adolescent & Young AdultStudent Teaching (12)Provides the teacher candidate with anintensive opportunity to put into practicethe skills and competencies of effectiveteaching of adolescents. This course is theculminating experience in the student’seducational program. This course will includeexperiences and practices in an Adolescentand Young Adult classroom alongwith seminars. Prerequisites: permission ofthe AYA advisor, Gate 2, EDU 318,eitherEDA 351, 352, 353 or 354, completionof all content work. Required Field BaseExperience.EDA 299/499 Topics in Adolescent &Young Adult Education (1-4)Allows students to pursue opportunitiesfor topics, projects, and/or extensive researchin an area of Adolescent and YoungAdult education, which is of special interestto the student as agreed upon by theinstructor. Prerequisites: permission of theeducation advisor.EDE 210 Child Development (3)Presents an in-depth study of children’sdevelopment, growth and learning frombirth through adolescence in the affective(moral, spiritual, aesthetic, and personalitydevelopment), social (including play),creative, cognitive, language, and physicaldomains. Particular focus is given tothe development, growth and learning ofthe child from three years of age to eightyears of age in the stated developmentaldomains. Examines how theoretical knowledgeof child development impacts on,and has implications for the establishmentof appropriate learning environments,2009-10curriculum/activities, and realistic and appropriateclassroom expectations for youngchildren/students. Assists teacher candidatesin recognizing how the alignment ofcourse content to appropriate guidelinesand standards apply to teacher preparation.Examines the observational process andobservational role of the classroom teacher.Prerequisites: permission of EDE facultyadvisor, and EDU 100.EDE 235 Integrated Curriculum &Instruction in Early Childhood (3)Explores theoretical issues, research, resources,and exemplary practices thatpromote developmentally appropriateeducation for all young children. Analyzeshow appropriate practices impact schedules,routines, and transitions in the EarlyChildhood classroom. Studies how culture,home experiences, and community impacton the planning, implementation, and assessmentof learning. Introduces a varietyof Early Childhood curriculum models.Prerequisites: permission of EDE advisorand EDE 210. Prerequisite/Co-requisite:EDU 230.EDE 250 Early Childhood Methods andField Experience I (3)Provides students with opportunities tolearn and practice the skills and competenciesof effective teaching of young childrenin early childhood settings. Explores theoreticalissues, research, resources, and exemplarypractices, which promote developmentallyappropriate education for youngchildren in all content areas. Students willexamine how observations, integratedcurriculum and instruction address theunique needs and interests of young childrenthrough hands-on classroom experiences.Prerequisites: permission of EDEadvisor, EDE 235.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions213EDE 307 Special Needs Assessment &Instructional Adaptations (3)Studies concepts and principles of developmentallyappropriate assessment of youngchildren including instruments, adaptations,interpretation, parent conferences,and referrals to community agencies.Reviews standardized tests and measurements.Prerequisites: permission of theEDE advisor, Gate 1, admission to theDepartment of Education, EDE 210, andEDU 230. Required Field Base Experience.EDE 315 Family, School, CommunityRelations (3)Examines the role and interrelatedness ofthe family, school, and community in theeducation of young children and the freeexchange of information between all threeentities. Emphasis is on understanding thediversity within families: family dynamics;guidance and discipline issues as related tofamily perspectives; rights of families; PL142; and how such issues impact children’sdevelopment and learning. Investigates therole of the para-professional in the EarlyChildhood classroom. Examines PreKprogram licensing. Demonstrates alignment/connectionof course content withall applicable professional and educationalstandards. Prerequisites: permission of theEDE advisor, Gate 1, admission to theDepartment of Education, EDE 210 andEDE 235.EDE 350 Early Childhood Methods &Field Experience II (3)Supports pre-service teachers in the reinforcementand acquisition of skills neededto take responsibility for the teaching ofintegrated curriculum, which includesall content areas in the Early ChildhoodProgram. Prerequisites: permission ofEDE advisor, Gate 1, admission to theDepartment of Education, and EDE 250.Prerequisite/Co-requisite EDU 328, MTH224 and MTH 225. Required Field BaseExperience.EDE 450 Early Childhood StudentTeaching (12)Provides students with an intensive opportunityto put into practice the skillsand competencies of effective teaching ofyoung children. This course is the culminationof all Professional Education andCurriculum Content courses, which comprisethe Early Childhood Education Program.Content courses which comprise theEarly Childhood Education Program. Thiscourse will include intense experiences andpractices in an Early Childhood classroomalong with seminars. Prerequisites: permissionof EDE advisor, Gate 2, EDE 350,and completion of all content coursework.Required Field Base Experience.EDE 299/499 Topics in EarlyChildhood Education (1-4)Allows students to pursue opportunitiesfor topics, projects, and/or extensiveresearch in an area of Early ChildhoodEducation which is of special interest tothe student as agreed upon by the instructor.Prerequisite: permission of educationadvisor.EDM 210 Education for YoungAdolescents (3)Fosters an understanding of the uniquedevelopmental needs and aspects of youngadolescents. This course will examine notonly the history and philosophy of middleschool education but will explore exemplarypractices, which are characteristics ofeffective middle childhood education. Prerequisite:EDU 100 and permission fromEDU advisor, Prerequisite/Co-requisite:EDU 250.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

214Course DescriptionsEDM 235 Integrated Curriculum &Instruction in the Middle School (3)Explores theories, issues, research, resourcesand exemplary practices, which promotedevelopmentally appropriate education forthe young adolescent. Students will observeand examine how integrated curriculumand instruction uses the unique needsand interests of young adolescents andpromote the development of basic skillsas well as critical thinking skills, problemsolving and creativity. Topics include: studentcentered curriculum, interdisciplinarylearning, assessment, and developmentallyappropriate instruction. Prerequisites: permissionof EDM advisor, EDM 210 andEDU 230.EDM 250 Middle ChildhoodMethods & Field Experience I (3)Provides students with opportunities tolearn and practice the skills and competenciesof effective teaching of young adolescents.This course will examine methodsof developing appropriate experiences inall four curriculum content areas and readingin the Middle Childhood program.Prerequisites: permission of EDM advisor,and EDM 235. Required Field Base Experience.EDM 350 Middle ChildhoodMethods & Field Experience II (3)Reinforces instructional methods and focuseson the two (2) areas of curriculumconcentration selected by the student. Studentswill participate regularly in a youngadolescent classroom along with a weeklyclass reinforcing such topics as planningappropriate responsive experiences, classroommanagement, learning styles, parentissues, mainstreaming, interdisciplinaryteaming, integration, professionalism, creatingassessment materials, and technology.Prerequisites: permission of EDM advisor,2009-10Gate 1, admission to the Department ofEducation, and EDM 250. Prerequisite/Co-requisite EDU 328.EDM 450 Middle Childhood StudentTeaching (12)Provides students with an intensive opportunityto put into practice the skillsand competencies of effective teaching ofyoung adolescents. This course is the culminationof all Professional Education andCurriculum Content courses, which comprisethe Middle Childhood EducationProgram. This course will include experiencesand practices in a Middle Childhoodsetting along with weekly seminar sessions.Prerequisites: permission of EDM advisor,Gate 2, EDM 350, EDU 318 and completionof all content course work. RequiredField Base Experience.EDM 299/499 Topics in MiddleChildhood Education (1-4)Allows students to pursue opportunitiesfor topics, projects, and/or extensiveresearch in an area of Middle ChildhoodEducation which is of special interest tothe student as agreed upon by the instructor.Prerequisite: permission of educationadvisor.EDU 100 Foundations of Education (3)Provides a historical philosophical, legal,and social overview of education. Studentswill examine how schools are organized,administered and financed. In addition,students will explore the skills and competencies(Teacher Performance Standards)necessary to be an effective teacher. Studentsare required to participate in fieldexperiences in two of the following educationsettings; Early Childhood (gradesPK-3), Middle Childhood (grades 4-9),or Adolescence to Young Adult (grades7-12). Such experience will assist studentsLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions215in determining if teaching is a career forthem and will also help students decidewhich major (program) they will pursue.Students will also be required to begindevelopment of their Teacher DevelopmentPortfolio and use basic technologiesthroughout the course.EDU 101 Foundations of EducationBridge Course (1)This course is intended for students transferringin EDU 100 from other colleges anduniversities. EUD 101 provides studentswith an understanding of the requirementsand expectations of the Lourdes CollegeSchool of Education. This course will focusspecifically on the program requirementssuch as, but not limited to, the assessmentgates and teacher development portfolio.Students will be required to participate ina two day field experience if they have nothad a field experience as part of their EDU100 transfer course.EDU 150 Introduction to Technology inEducation (3)This course provides practical skills in variousways to incorporate technology intothe student’s personal educational programas well as integrating instructional technologyinto the classroom. Materials will aidstudents in development and applicationof ISTE/NETS standards in the classroomsetting. It will provide instructions frombasic through more advanced computertechnologies. The class will be as practicaland hands-on as possible using computer,printers, scanner, digital camera, camcorder,web cam, and other multimediatechnologies as they become available.Topics will include computer basics/setupand operation, computer applications, asoftware and website evaluation, use ofcomputer related technologies, integrationof technology lesson plans, Internet, useof productivity tools, and computer baseportfolio assessment techniques.EDU 218 The Role of Phonics inEmergent Literacy*(3)Integrates cognitive and language developmentin children and across cultures, thelinguistic aspects of language (content),and pedagogy or the teaching of phonics(theory and research) and its role in emergentliteracy (reading). The focus is on thephysiological, developmental, and sociologicalaspects of cognition and receptiveand expressive language. The course usesthe Ohio Academic Content Standards asthe basis for curriculum development ofliteracy approaches and content in earlychildhood and middle school classrooms.Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102.EDU 230 Survey of Special NeedsEducation (3)Focuses on the foundations of specialeducation with emphasis on historicalbackground, legal issues, a positive learningenvironment, disabilities and healthdisorders in a regular/inclusive classroom,as well as developing teaching skills for usein an inclusive classroom.EDU 250 Educational Psychology (3)The emphasis of this course will be on theeducation implications of the research onchild psychology, cognitive science, teaching,learning and child behavior. Theoryand application will be considered together.Prerequisite/Co-requisite: EDU 100.EDU 312 Teaching Reading ThroughLiterature for Young Adolescents (3)Focuses on the acquisition and developmentof reading skills, and the nature,implementation and process of readinginstruction through literature. Studentsstudy the psychological and linguisticLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

216Course Descriptionsfoundations of reading instruction withemphasis on the value of reading aloud tolearners and strategies and skills needed toencourage and motivate students to pursueand respond to reading and writing. Thecourse presents a practical study of fictionand nonfiction literature for youngadolescents, including a study of literaryelements, reading strategies, the implementationof flexible literacy programs,critical evaluation of texts and their use inthe classroom. It also examines ways thatvarious factors, such as content, purpose,tasks, settings, and cultural, linguistic, andethnic diversity influence the reading process.Prerequisites: permission of EDA orEDM advisor, ENG 200 and EDU 218.EDU 314 Teaching Reading ThroughLiterature for Children (3)Focuses on the acquisition and developmentof reading skills, and the nature, implementationand process of reading instructionthrough literature. Students study thepsychological and linguistic foundations ofreading instruction with emphasis on thevalue of reading aloud to learners and strategiesand skills needed to encourage andmotivate students to pursue and respondto reading and writing. The course presentsa practical study of fiction and nonfictionliterature for children, including a studyof literary elements, reading strategies, theimplementation of flexible literacy programs,critical evaluation of texts and theiruse in the classroom. It also examines waysthat various factors, such as content, purpose,tasks, settings, and cultural, linguistic,and ethnic diversity influence the readingprocess. Prerequisites: permission of EDEadvisor, ENG 200 and EDU 218.EDU 316 Multicultural & Social Issuesin Education (3)Examines historical and legal multicultural2009-10issues in society. The course assists teachercandidates in the development of culturalconsciousness toward and reverence for thediversity of individuals and groups withinsociety. Teacher candidates area expectedto develop an awareness of the implicationsand application of instruction andcurriculum which demonstrate the obligationto respect, accept, adapt, and workin communion for all students’ learning.EDU also examines social issues within theP-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: permissionof education advisor, through Gate 1, acceptedinto the Department of Education,EDE 235, EDM 235, and EDA 235.EDU 318 Classroom Management &Behavioral Issues (3)Provides students with the knowledge andskills necessary to create an effective learningenvironment and to deal appropriatelyand effectively with behavioral issues withinthe classroom setting. The course coversboth legal and ethical implications andprovides practical management techniques.Prerequisites: permission of the EDU advisor,through Gate 1, accepted into the Departmentof Education, EDE 250, EDM250 and EDA 250.EDU 328 Integration of the Arts inInstruction (3)Explores theories, issues, research, resourcesand exemplary practices, which promoteaesthetic education for children. Studentswill explore and experience how the visualarts, music, performing arts and dance canbe integrated across the curriculum, usingthe unique needs and interests of studentsand promoting the development of basicskills as well as critical thinking skills,problem solving and creativity. Prerequisites:permission of EDU advisor, throughGate 1, accepted into the Department ofEducation, EDE 250, EDM 250, EDALourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions217250. Early childhood education majorsalso must have ART 117 and MUS 111.EDU 330 Developmental ReadingThrough Content Area Reading (3)Focuses on reading as a tool for constructingmeaning from text by accessing priorknowledge, applying schema, developing apurpose for reading, and emphasizing thevalue of reading aloud to learners. A basicunderstanding of the reading process combinedwith the application of reading strategiesto build knowledge of study strategieswill be examined. Explores questioningtechniques, and cognitive processing in thecomprehension of narrative and expositorytext, application of readability factorsto the content textbook, study/learningstrategies for the teacher and the student,and techniques for developing higher levelthinking skills. Prerequisites: permission ofthe EDU advisor, through Gate 1 and acceptedinto the Department of Education,EDE 250, EDM 250, EDA 250.EDU 332 Reading Diagnosis &Assessment (3)Focuses on the practice and process ofAuthentic Reading Assessment that contributesto student learning. This coursefocuses on the teacher’s role in the diagnosticand assessment process, the natureand interrelatedness of factors that affectreading performance, and the instrumentsand techniques available for the assessmentand diagnosis of reading performance.Prerequisites: permission of EDU advisor,through Gate 1, accepted into the Departmentof Education, EDU 218, and EDU330. Prerequisite/co-requisite: EDU 312and EDU 314.EDU 299/499 Topics in Education* (1-4)Allows students to pursue opportunitiesfor topics, projects, and/or extensiveresearch in an area of education which isof special interest to the student as agreedupon by the instructor. Prerequisite: permissionof advisor.EDU 375 Nature and Needs of YoungAdolescents (3)Fosters of understanding of the uniquedevelopmental needs and aspects of youngadolescents. This course will examine notonly the history and philosophy of middleschool education, but will explore exemplarypractices which are characteristicsof effective middle childhood education.Additionally, the students will observe andexamine how integrated curriculum andinstruction uses the unique needs and interestsof young adolescents and promotesthe development of basic skills as well ascritical thinking skills, problem solvingand creativity. Prerequisites: permission ofEDE advisor, and EDE 350.EDU 380 Math and Science PedagogicalSkills and Content for Teachers of Gr.4-5 Students (3)Provides students who have an early childhoodP-3 teaching license with math andscience skills and concepts presented ingrade four and five Ohio Academic ContentSandards. Prerequisites: permission ofEDE advisor, and EDE 350.EDU 385 Social Studies and LanguageArts Pedagogical Skills and Content forTeachers of Gr. 4-5 Students (3)Provides students who have an EarlyChildhood P-3 teaching license with thesocial studies and language arts pedagogicalskills and content presented in gradesfour and five Ohio Academic ContentStandards . Prerequisites: permission ofEDE advisor, and EDE 350.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

218Course DescriptionsEnglish (ENG)ENG 090 English Prep Course (0)Involves basic practical English grammar,sentence structure, paragraph developmentand reading fluency. It is designedto develop effective skills for those whohave a limited background in English andreading. The course does not apply towardgraduation. Prerequisite: Admission toLourdes College.ENG 097 College Reading Strategies (3)Introduces skills for students who need toimprove their reading fluency, comprehension,and retention of college level texts.The course is offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (P/F) basis. Credit does notapply toward graduation.ENG 098 College Writing Strategies (3)Helps students develop basic writing skills.The course includes instruction in grammar,punctuation, sentence structure, prewritingskills, and paragraph development.The course is offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (P/F) basis. Credit does notapply toward graduation.ENG 101 Composition I: EssayWriting* (3)Helps students improve writing style, prewritingskills, organization of ideas, andclarity of expression. Teaches rhetoricalstrategies for college essays. Prerequisite:Placement test or satisfactory grade (P) inENG 098.ENG 102 Composition II: Research andWriting* (3)Introduces methods of reading analytically,taking notes, and completing libraryand Internet research. Includes guidancethrough the process and completion of aresearch paper. Prerequisite: ENG 101.2009-10ENG 105 Intensive Composition (3)Provides intensive, individualized instructionand practice in writing. Ideal forstudents who already have credit for ENG101 and ENG 102 but need additionalhelp to develop their writing skills. Studentsmust be recommended by a facultymember or have permission of the chairpersonof the Language and LiteratureDepartment.ENG 162 The Research Paper (1)Includes guidance through the researchprocess and completion of a research paper.Prerequisite: ENG 101. Not open tostudents who have taken ENG 102.ENG 200 Introduction to Literature* (3)Introduces literary genres and approachesto fiction, poetry, and drama. Gives studentspractice in interpretive, analytical,and critical discussion and writing aboutliterature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 andENG 102.ENG 218 The History of the EnglishLanguage* (3)Explores several facets of the science ofhuman language acquisition: how languageis acquired and how language is produced;language as a system including the semanticand linguistic features common to allhuman languages, signed or spoken; andthe historical and cultural developmentof English from 5th century Britain tothe place of English in the United Statesand across the world. The course stressesrecognition of and respect for diversity ofcultures, dialects, and ethnicity.ENG 301 Studies in EnglishLiterature I* (3)Presents a study of the various forms ofpoetry and prose of major English writersthrough the eighteenth century. Includesexperience in historical, analytical, andLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions219critical study. Introduces the techniques ofliterary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102 and ENG 200.ENG 302 Studies in EnglishLiterature II* (3)Presents a study of English literature fromthe nineteenth century to the present day.Includes experience in historical, analytical,and critical study. Introduces the techniquesof literary research. PrerequisitesENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 303 Studies in AmericanLiterature I (3)Presents a study of American literaturefrom the Colonial to Civil War periodswith emphasis on major writers and literarymovements of those eras. Introducesthe techniques of literary research. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG200.ENG 304 Studies in AmericanLiterature II* (3)Presents a study of American literaturefrom the Civil War to the present. Emphasizesmajor writers, literary movements,and significant contributions from variousAmerican cultures. Introduces the techniquesof literary research. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 305 Creative Writing (3)Develops creative writing ability throughreadings, writing practice, peer criticism,and discussion. Emphasizes poetry, shortstory, and script writing. Prerequisite:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 306 Literature by Women* (3)Includes study of prose, poetry, and dramaby women. Focuses on women as significant,creative contributors to literatureand culture from medieval times throughthe present. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG102, and ENG 200.ENG 309 Studies in WorldLiterature I* (3)Presents a study of Western literary masterpiecesin translation from the world ofantiquity to the Renaissance. Introducesthe techniques of literary research. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG200.ENG 310 Studies in WorldLiterature II* (3)Provides study of Western masterpiecesfrom the Neoclassic Period to the TwentiethCentury. Introduces the techniques ofliterary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101,ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 313 Theoretical Approaches toWriting and Reading (3)Provides students with a foundation incomposition and reading theory for teaching.Students will study and practice writingand reading for a variety of purposesand audiences and analyze their experiences.ENG 401 Studies in Fiction (3)Includes reading and analysis of selectedworks of fiction by significant writers.Emphasizes aesthetic and social valuesin fiction. Requires substantial scholarlyresearch on a literary topic. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 402 Studies in Drama (3)Includes reading and analysis of selectedplays. Focuses on variety in period, type,and techniques. Requires substantial scholarlyresearch on a literary topic. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 403 Studies in Poetry (3)Includes reading and analysis of selectedpoems covering a range of period, authors,Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

220Course Descriptionsforms, and content. Requires substantialscholarly research on a literary topic. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, andENG 200.ENG 404 Studies in ModernLiteratures* (3)Studies works of literature representativeof diverse modern world cultures. Requiressubstantial research on a literary topic. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 200.ENG 405 Shakespeare (3)Presents a study of Shakespeare as poet andplaywright including critical and interpretivestudies of selected plays. Emphasizesappreciation, understanding, and analysisof his poetry and drama. Requires substantialresearch on a literary topic. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.ENG 407 Approaches to Criticism (3)Presents a survey of critical approachesto studying literature (cultural, historical,feminist, etc.). The course includes adoptingapproaches from which to write criticalpapers.ENG 498 Senior Research (3)Provides an intensive research and reportexperience in literary topics agreed to bythe instructor and the student. This courseis designed to synthesize the student’swork in English/Language Arts studies.Prerequisite: ENG 200, ENG 407, SeniorStanding.ENG 299/499 Topics (1-4)Provides substantial research in languageor literary topic(s) mutually agreed uponbetween advisor and student. Prerequisites:ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 200, and permissionof department chairperson.French (FRN)Foreign Language classes may require a feefor tapes.FRN 101 Introduction to French I (3)Presents basic conversational study of theFrench language.FRN 102 Introductory French II (3)Presents basic conversational study of theFrench language. Prerequisite: FRN 101.FRN 201 Intermediate French I* (3)Presents an advanced approach to thegrammatical structure of the French language.Prerequisites: FRN 101, FRN 102or two years of high school French.FRN 202 Intermediate French II * (3)Presents an advanced approach to thegrammatical structure of the French language.Prerequisites: FRN 101, FRN 102,FRN 201, or two years of high schoolFrench.Geography (GEO)GEO 250 World CulturalGeography* (3)Examines world cultural geography byexploring such areas as population, migration,language, religion, social customs,and/or agriculture.GEO 260 World RegionalGeography (3)This course will examine the physical,historical, population, economic, political,gender, race, and class issues at work in thegeography of the major regions and subregionsof the world.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions221Health & Wellness (HTW)HTW 108 Standard First Aid andCPR (1)Consists of a coordinated instructional systemincluding video presentations, instructor-ledpractice sessions, and workbookexercises organized into units to correlatecontent to the needs of participating students.Offered in two, eight-hour segmentseach semester. Additional cost of $60 forAmerican Red Cross materials and texts.Will not meet requirements for healthcareproviders.HTW 113 Health Science* (3)Deals with basic information and currentconcepts in the area of health and wellness.Considers mental health, stress, drugabuse, sexuality, relationships, nutrition,fitness, major health problems, infectiousdiseases, health care costs, aging, deathand dying. Designed for students in nonscienceconcentrations.HTW 114 Medical Terminology (1)Presents the meaning, derivation, and useof medical terminology with emphasison analysis of terms based on their components.Designed to enable students tofunction effectively in health fields.HTW 203 Physical Fitness and LifelongWell-Being* (2)Presents concepts, theories, and practicesof physical fitness, nutrition, and weightcontrol that will assist the student inadapting to a healthy lifestyle. Activity isrequired.HTW 253 Health Science for Teachersof Early Childhood* (3)Designed to acquaint students with basicinformation, history, philosophy andcompetencies unique to health educationin the school setting. The course will helpeducation majors apply the informationthey learn in a health content course to apre-K-3 teaching experience. Areas coveredinclude conflict management, mentalhealth and stress, drug use and abuse, sexuality,relationships, nutrition, fitness, infectiousdiseases, environmental health, anddeath and dying. This course is designedto address these concerns of the student,as well as the future teacher. Prerequisites:EDU 100 and prerequisite or corequisiteof EDM, EDE, or EDA 250.HTW 254 Health Science for Teachersof Young Adolescent to Young Adult*(3)Designed to acquaint students with basicinformation, history, philosophy andcompetencies unique to health educationin the school setting. The course will helpeducation majors apply the informationthey learn in a health content course to agrade 4-12 teaching experience. Areas coveredinclude conflict management, mentalhealth and stress, drug use and abuse, sexuality,relationships, nutrition, fitness, infectiousdiseases, environmental health, anddeath and dying. This course is designedto address these concerns of the student,as well as the future teacher. Prerequisites:EDU 100 and prerequisite or corequisiteof EDM, EDE, or EDA 250.HTW 333 Alternative/ComplementaryHealth Practices* (3)Explores, compares, and evaluates alternativeapproaches and philosophies to personalhealth management. Topics include,but are not limited to homeopathy, TaiChi and Chinese medicine, acupuncture,herbal and nutritional therapies, massage,chiropractic, yoga, crystal and electromagnetictherapy, guided imagery andhypnotherapy. Prerequisite: ENG 102 orequivalent.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

222Course DescriptionsHTW 355 Survey of HumanDiseases* (3)Examines the etiology of disease from anon-clinical perspective. Includes an overviewof the principles of disease occurrenceand of the body’s defenses.HTW 401 Health Behavior (3)Presents models and theories used byhealth educators to explain health behaviorand compliance. Examines motivations forhealth behavior, as well as cultural and sociologicalinfluences on choices regardinglifestyle and health behavior.HTW 405 Consumer Health* (3)Provides student with a survey of responsibleand fraudulent practices in the healthfield. Selected health services, products,fads, and types of quackery are discussedand evaluated.HTW 410 Death, Dying andBereavement* (3)Explores socio-cultural attitudes andbehaviors surrounding death, dying andbereavement. Examines current ethicalissues and research on death and dying andprofessional interventions to support dyingpersons and their families utilizing ethicalprinciples. Considers the grief process andproblems peculiar to family members andother survivors.HTW 420 Senior Seminar in Healthand Wellness (3)Provides the student with the opportunityto synthesize and integrate concepts andpractices learned in earlier courses. It istaken by students having senior status whoare seeking a major in health and wellness.The initial project must be approved bythe department chairperson/advisor at leasttwo semesters before graduation. Studentsmay elect (1) to serve an “internship” with2009-10a minimum of 20 hours weekly spent volunteeringin an appropriate facility, or (2)to prepare and present a scientific paper tostudents and faculty. Prerequisite: completionof all health and wellness courses requiredfor a minor.HTW 299/499 Topics in Health andWellness (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest tothe student in health and wellness underthe guidance of the instructor and otherresource person(s). Prerequisite: Permissionof the instructor and the departmentchairperson.History (HST)HST 103 History of WorldCivilization I* (3)Covers the political, social, and culturaldevelopments of people around the worldfrom ancient times to 1500 A.D. Althoughall major world civilizations will be surveyed,the central focus will be on Westerncivilization. In the process, students willlearn the basics of the historical method asthey study relevant primary sources fromthe period.HST 104 History of WorldCivilization II* (3)Covers the political, social, and culturaldevelopments of people around the worldfrom 1500 A.D. to the present. Althoughall major world civilizations will be surveyed,the central focus will be on Westerncivilization. In the process, students willlearn the basics of the historical method asthey study relevant primary sources fromthe period.HST 121 Survey of United StatesHistory I* ( 3)Studies the dramatic story of the rise of theLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions223American nation from the time of discoverythrough the Civil War. The course willparticularly examine the development ofdemocratic government and the Americannational character. In the process, studentswill learn the basics of the historical methodas they study relevant primary sourcesfrom the period.HST 122 Survey of United StatesHistory II* ( 3)Studies the dramatic story of the developmentof the American nation from thetime of the Civil War until the presentday. The course will particularly examinethe experiences that Americans have livedthrough in the 20th Century, and theproblems that Americans will face in the21st Century. In the process, students willlearn the basics of the historical method asthey study relevant primary sources fromthe period.HST 207 World Economic History* (3)Examines the major aspects and evolutionof the world economy since ancient timeswith special emphasis on developmentssince the rise of European Expansionism inthe late 15th Century. It includes an examinationof basic economic concepts, the fundamentalsof economic development in thepre-modern world, and the creation of theworld economy since early modern times.HST 214 African Civilization* (3)Studies the beginnings of African cultureand its contribution to world civilization.HST 219 Ohio History* (3)Traces history in Ohio from the prehistoricperiod to the present. Includes Indiancultures, the Revolutionary and Territorialperiods, the War of 1812, participation inthe anti-slavery movement, and Ohio inthe twentieth century.HST 230 History of Ireland* (3)Covers the history of Ireland from the arrivalof the Celts through the founding ofthe Republic of Ireland. A main theme ofthe course will be to examine how the Irishhave remembered and interpreted theirown national history.HST 301 Ancient History fromPrehistoric Times to the Death ofJustinian* (3)Examines the ancient near East, Hellas, theHellenistic Age, the Roman Republic, andthe Roman Empire.HST 304 Women in AmericanHistory* (3)Deals particularly with that part of socialhistory concerned with what women havedone since the founding of America. Focuseson crises, movements, and events,which have been of special concern towomen.HST 305 Colonial and RevolutionaryAmerica* (3)Studies the foundation of the Americannation including colonization, RevolutionaryWar, Declaration of Independence, theConfederation, and the Constitution.HST 306 The New Nation* (3)Studies the development of the UnitedStates during the early national periodfrom 1789 to 1840. The course covers theadministrations of Washington, Adams,and Jefferson, the War of 1812, the Eraof Good Feelings, and the Age of Jackson.The course emphasizes the struggle of theyoung nation to establish its own politicallife, to influence the course of worldwidedemocratic revolutions, and to find itsplace on the world stage in the decadesbetween the end of the American Revolu-Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

224Course Descriptionstion and the coming of the Civil War.HST 315 History of England* (3)Surveys English history from the days of theCelt to the eve of the Second World War.HST 320 History of France* (3)Studies France’s past through the people,events and ideas which have shaped thiscountry from the ancient Gauls to the 21stcentury.HST 350 American Business andEconomic History* (3)Examines the major aspects and evolutionof the American economy from colonialtimes until the present with special emphasison the development of the Americanbusiness practices. The course surveys thehistory of American economic growthfrom the days of the colonial farmer andmerchant capitalist through the developmentof the factory system, banking andthe transportation revolutions, and thegrowth of modern corporations and worldwidetrade.HST 351 American Labor History* (3)Traces the experience of the Americanworker from colonial days to the present.Explores the changes in philosophies andgoals of the labor movement in response tochanging social and economic conditions.HST 380 History of Russia andEastern Europe* (3)Studies the history of Russia and its relationshipto its Eastern European neighbors,and examines the Russian politicaland economic culture as a product of thepast.HST 407 Native American History* (3)Studies the dramatic story of the NativeAmerican tribes and their chiefs from theearly 17th century to the present. Thecourse emphasizes the response of Indianleaders to America’s westward advance,and the role that Indian resistance playedin shaping the American nation and theAmerican character. The course also exploresthe Native American spiritual traditionsfrom a historic and contemporarypoint of view.HST 408 Civil War andReconstruction* (3)Examines the conflict between the Northernand Southern states during the CivilWar and Reconstruction. The heritageof slavery and the chaos of the 1850s arecovered, as well as the social, political, andeconomic transformation that occurredas a result of the war. Primary emphasis isplaced on the military conflict along withthe successes and failures of the Reconstruction.HST 409 History of theAmerican West* (3)Studies the settlement of the United Statesfrom the first beginnings in Virginia andMassachusetts in the early 17th centuryuntil the final settlement of the GreatPlains in the early 20th century.HST 410 World War II: Causes andEffects* (3)Studies the origins of Second World Warand subsequent effects on world powers.HST 411 History of Latin AmericanCivilization* (3)Examines the discovery and colonizationof Spanish speaking Latin America and thesubsequent rise of nation states in Centraland South America from Mexico to Chileand Argentina. The course emphasizesthe political, social, and cultural changesthat Latin American countries have gone2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions225through to become modern nations in thelast 500 years, and also examines how theLatin American people have attempted tounderstand themselves and their civilizationin the same time period. ContemporaryLatin American authors are studiedto understand the nature of this strugglethroughout the region.HST 412 History of the United States inthe 20th Century* (3)Examines the development of the Americannation from 1900 to the present.Special emphasis is placed on the riseof the modern American economy, thedominance of America on the world politicaland military scene, and the traumaticshifts in social and political standardsthroughout the “American Century.” Theself-awareness of America’s many artists invarious mediums will also be studied as thebest eyewitness to this remarkable age.HST 415 Modern Europe Since 1789* (3)Studies Europe from the French Revolutionto the present. Special emphasis willbe placed on the struggle between absolutismand democracy that has marked themajor nations of Western Europe and Russiaduring the 19th and 20th centuries.HST 416 History of the Far East* (3)Analyzes modern Asia with particular emphasison conflicts arising from the impactof Western imperialism on the Far East,and the encounter between the ancientcultures of China and Japan and the civilizationof the modern Western World.HST 420 History of Medieval Europe* (3)Surveys European history from the endof the Roman Empire to the fifteenthcentury, exploring the social, political, economic,religious and intellectual life of themedieval world.HST 413 The Middle East, 19th, 20thCenturies* (3)Studies the development of the modernnations of the Middle East with an emphasison understanding the backgrounds forpresent day conflicts.HST 414 The Renaissance and theReformation* (3)Studies Europe from the end of the MiddleAges to the eve of the French Revolution.The Renaissance, the Protestant Reformationand Catholic Counter Reformationare the core of the course. The beginningsof capitalism, the discovery of the newworld, and the rise of absolute monarchiesand worldwide empires will also be covered.Special emphasis will be placed onthe political, economic, and social changesin the major countries of Western Europeby the Renaissance and Reformation.HST 425 Internship* (1-3)Provides students with internship opportunitiesin the field of public history andgovernment service. Students will masterbackground information on history as aprofession in the public sector as it relatesto local, state, and national historic sites,libraries and archives, museums, and governmentoffices. They will then work foreight weeks at an assigned site (chosen bythe student and coordinated by the Chairof the Department of History) for 10, 15,or 20 hours per week depending on theirchosen credit hours (1 credit hour = 10hours per week, 2 credit hours = 15 hoursper week, and 3 credit hours = 20 hoursper week). Students will keep a journalduring their internship, write a paper ontheir internship and its relationship topublic history or government service, andmake a final presentation on their experience.Prerequisite: permission of DepartmentChairperson.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

226Course DescriptionsHST 430 Historiography* (3)Engages students in the practice of researchinghistory in a seminar setting.Students learn how to choose a story,construct an outline, research primaryand secondary sources, and develop a historythat brings the past to life. Studentsalso learn respect for the great tradition ofhistorical writing by reading the works ofmajor historians from the ancient worldto the modern age, and writing and speakingabout that tradition. Finally, studentsare taught how to prepare their work forpublication and/or presentation in a publicforum. The students will accomplish thesetasks in a seminar setting that will allowthem to interact with the instructor andone another as an integral part of theirstudy of history.HST 299/499 Topics in History* (1-4)Provides opportunities for extensive researchin an historical area of special interestto the student or faculty member. Forupper level courses, completion of ENG101 and ENG 102 is recommended.Human Values (HUV)HUV 100 Human Values* (3)Helps students develop awareness of thevalues underlying decisions in their personaland professional lives. Helps personsrecognize their strengths and discover waysto use them productively. Topics include:priorities and goal-setting, conflict, journal-keeping,listening, role definition,and stress.HUV 400 Human Values andCommunity Service* (1-4)Focuses on the understanding and analysisof social problems. Discussion of hunger,unemployment, housing, justice, andpeace issues. Two hours per week, outside2009-10of regular class time, will be spent in variouscommunity service projects. Prerequisites:HUV 100 and written approval ofinstructor. Class size limited.HUV 299/499 Topics in HumanValues* (1-4)Provides opportunities for in-depth studyof topics of special interest in the area ofhuman values.Women’s Studies (INT)INT 205 Introduction toWomen’s Studies* (3)Introduces women’s studies as an academicdiscipline and helps students criticallyexamine and articulate their own views onissues of power, enculturation, interpersonalrelationships, feminism, and women’sculture.INT 405 Seminar in Women’sStudies Topics (3)Presents discussion of and research intotopics related to women’s studies. May beinitiated by a student, an instructor, or adepartment chairperson. Prerequisite: INT205.Military Science (MIS) atThe University of ToledoMIS 101 Foundations of Officership (2)Introduces students to issues and competenciesthat are central to a commissionedofficer’s responsibilities. Establishes a frameworkfor understanding leadership, officership,Army values, physical fitness and timemanagement. Leadership Lab required.MIS 102 Basic Leadership (2)Builds upon the basic leadership fundamentalsintroduced in MSL 1010 andLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions227includes lessons in goal setting, problemsolving, critical thinking, values clarification,leadership and followership, andintroduces techniques for improving listeningand speaking skills. Leadership Labrequired.MIS 202 Leadership and Teamwork (3)Students examine how to build successfulteams, including methods for influencingaction and achieving goals, effective communicationtechniques, values and ethics,problem solving and physical fitness. LeadershipLab required.MIS 301 Leadership and ProblemSolving (3)Students assess leadership abilities, planand conduct individual and small unittraining, and apply basic tactical principlesand reasoning skills. Leadership Lab required.MIS 302 Leadership and Ethics (3)Examines the role that communications,values and ethics play in effective leadership.Topics include ethical decision making,consideration of others and ArmyLeadership Doctrine. Leadership Labrequired.MIS 3850 Leadership DevelopmentAssessment Course (3)This is an intensive five-week course conductedbetween the two final years of theArmy ROTC experience. This concentratedtraining provides an opportunity toevaluate the student’s application of skills,and knowledge over a range of leadershipsituations and tasks. Prerequisite: Permissionof department.MIS 401 Leadership and StaffManagement (3)Develops student proficiency in planningand executing complex operations, functioningas a member of a military staff andmentoring subordinates. Students explorethe Army’s training management system,methods of effective staff collaborationand developmental counseling techniques.Leadership Lab required.MIS 480 Military History ofGettysburg (3)An in-depth study of the tactics used inthe Battle of Gettysburg as compared tomodern warfare. Emphasis is placed on thethought processes of the Union and Confederatecommanders. Army writing skillsand military briefing techniques are alsoemphasized in student presentations.MIS 402 Officership (3)Course includes case study analysis ofmilitary law. It utilizes practical exerciseswhich focus on the establishment of ethicalcommand climates. Students completea semester-long Senior Leadership Projectwhich requires them to research, organize,analyze, and present complex military data.Leadership LabAll Cadets participate in weekly LeadershipLab. Leadership Lab provides the opportunityfor “hand-on” training and skilldevelopment. All leadership labs are led byupper-class cadets as part of their leadershipdevelopment experience. Leadershiplabs are usually held on Thursday between3 - 5 p.m. Labs are occasionally conductedon Saturdays based on travel and trainingrequirements.Physical Fitness TrainingPhysical fitness training sessions are conductedfrom 6:15 - 7:30 a.m. and are mandatorythree times per week for contractedcadets. Physical training is conducted insmall groups under the supervision of aLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

228Course Descriptionsgroup leader. Physical training may beconducted in various locations on campus.Twice each semester the Battalion conductsan APFT to mark the performanceof each student. The Cadets also conductperiodic Battalion runs, to enhance unitcohesion and spirit.Math (MTH)MTH 090 Math Prep Course (0)Addresses: using the calculator effectively;calculating whole numbers, fractions, decimals,percents, signed numbers; solvingproblems involving proportions; solvingwork problems; using variables to representnumbers; simplifying and evaluatingvariable expressions; solving equations inone variable; solving word problems thatcan be reduced to one variable; solving andgraphing linear equations; factoring andsolving quadratic equations. Prerequisite:Admission to Lourdes College.MTH 097 Developmental Math (3)Involves practical arithmetic: decimals,fractions, ratios, percentages; operationson numbers; introduction to algebra.Designed to develop skills of persons witha limited background in mathematics.Prerequisite: placement test. Offered ona satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Creditdoes not apply to graduation.MTH 098 Basic Algebra (3)Introduces algebraic concepts, linear equations,solution of variable expressions, thequadratic formula. Prerequisite: placementtest. Offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactorybasis. Credit does not apply to graduation.MTH 110 Fundamental Concepts ofMathematics I* (3)This course surveys mathematical topics2009-10with an emphasis on problem solving.Topics include sets, numeration, realnumbers, modern algebra, number theory,functions, and mathematics and art. Prerequisite:MTH 098 or equivalent placementtest score.MTH 111 Fundamental Concepts ifMathematics II* (3)This course surveys mathematical topicswith an emphasis on problem solving.Topics include sets, functions, geometry,probability, statistics and consumer mathematics.Prerequisite: MTH 098 or equivalentplacement test score.MTH 122 College Algebra* (3)Presents basics of college algebra. Includessolving polynomial expressions, inequalities,exponential and logarithmic functions,and radicals. Prerequisite: MTH 098or equivalent placement test score.MTH 125 Finite Math* (3)Is a non-sequenced course in topics ofmodern mathematics. Introduces and usesfundamental concepts of matrices, linearsystems, probability, and decision theoryto develop mathematical models for business,physical science, and social sciences.Prerequisite: MTH 122 or equivalentplacement test score.MTH 130 Elementary Analysis* (3)A pre-calculus mathematics course, whichincludes advanced algebra topics, trigonometry,and topics from analytic geometry.Prerequisite: MTH 122 or equivalentplacement test score.MTH 132 Calculus for the ManagerialSciences* (3)Deals with functions and the mathematicsof finance, and concentrates on calculustechniques used to solve business andLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions229managerial related problems. Prerequisite:MTH 122 or equivalent placement testscore.MTH 135 Analytical Geometry andCalculus I* (4)Includes concepts of function, limit, continuity,derivatives and differentials, andtechniques of integration. Prerequisite:MTH 130 or permission of instructor.MTH 136 Analytical Geometry andCalculus II* (4)Considers further techniques of integration,polar coordinates, infinite series, and vectorsin the plane. Prerequisite: MTH 135.MTH 204 Geometry* (3)Considers the logic of proofs, foundationof Euclidean geometry with a brief treatmentof non-Euclidean geometry, andgroups of transformations associated withgeometry. Prerequisite: MTH 122.MTH 212 Statistics* (3)Considers the basic concepts and methodsof statistics including descriptive statistics,probability, hypothesis tests, estimation,sampling, regression, analysis of varianceand applications. Prerequisite: MTH 098or equivalent placement test score.MTH 215 Linear Algebra* (3)Studies systems of linear equations, vectorspaces, linear transformations and matrices.Includes applications and theories.Prerequisites: MTH 136.MTH 224 Mathematics for Teachers ofYoung Children I* (3)This course concentrates on concepts recommendedby NCTM for preparation ofteachers. Topics include reasoning, elementarynumber theory, number systems andoperations on such systems. Prerequisites:MTH 110 or equivalent placement testscore. Enrollment limited to students inthe Department of Education.MTH 225 Mathematics for Teachers ofYoung Children II* (3)This course concentrates on conceptsrecommended by NCTM for preparationof teachers. Topics include geometry, measurement,probability and statistics. Prerequisites:MTH 110 or equivalent placementtest score. Enrollment limited to students inthe Department of Education.MTH 235 Calculus III* (4)Considers geometry in three dimensions,partial differentiation, multiple and lineintegrals. Prerequisite: MTH 136.MTH 242 Introduction toMathematical Reasoning* (3)Prepares students for the study of highermathematics by exploring the techniquesand fundamentals of proving theorems.The course will include elementary logicand set theory, a discussion of the realnumber system, and an introduction to thebasic theorems of number theory. Prerequisite:MTH 136.MTH 256 Discrete Mathematics* (3)Introduces the basic topics and techniquesof discrete mathematics, including logic,set theory, counting techniques, recurrencerelations, and topics from graph theory.Prerequisite: MTH 136.MTH 301 Abstract Algebra* (3)Studies groups, rings, integral domains,fields, and the development of variousnumber systems. Prerequisites: MTH 215,MTH 242.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

230Course DescriptionsMTH 305 Differential Equations* (3)Studies methods for solving ordinary differentialequations of first, second andhigher order. Includes applications, series,systems and numerical techniques. Prerequisite:MTH 235.MTH 498 History of Mathematics* (3)Considers the historical development ofmodern mathematical concepts and theoriesand examines them in the light of theintellectual climate at the time of theirdevelopment. Prerequisites: MTH 242 andpermission of the department chairperson.MTH 299/499 Topics inMathematics* (1-4)Intended for advanced students in mathematics.Presents topics of particular interestto the student. Permission of departmentchair required. Prerequisites: MTH242 for MTH 499.Music (MUS)AppliedEach level of an applied music class istaken for two semesters.MUS 104-404 Violin* (1 OR 2)Permission of instructor required. (Fee.)MUS 105 -405 Piano* (1 OR 2) for 105,205; (2) for 305, 405.Permission of instructor required. (Fee.)MUS 106-406 Guitar* (1 OR 2)Permission of instructor required. MUS406 is classical guitar. (Fee.)MUS 307, 407 Organ* (2)Permission of instructor and two years ofpiano required. (Fee.)MUS 108-408 Voice* (1 or 2)Permission of instructor required.Applied classes in other instruments byspecial arrangement with departmentchairperson. (Fee.)MUS 109 Chorus (Mixed Voices)* (2)Involves the study and performance ofchoral music (SATB) encompassing manymusical traditions in the standard literature.Emphasis on music reading, vocaltechniques, and part-singing for those withminimal previous choral experience.MUS 210 Choir/Vocal Ensemble* (2)Builds on the foundation laid in MUS109 or previous choral or vocal ensembleexperience to develop skills and to performmore challenging music encompassing variousensemble types (chamber choir/contemporaryensemble/vocal jazz) dependingon makeup of group. Prerequisite: MUS109 or previous choral or vocal ensembleexperience.MUS 410 Instrumental Ensembles* (2)Enables students with sufficient instrumentalproficiency to enrich their musicalexperience through the study of chamberensemble literature, or as a member of alarger ensemble such as concert band, orchestraor handbell ensemble. By arrangementwith Department Chair.Non-InstrumentalMUS 111 Music for Teachers of theYoung Child - Basic* (3)Provides the student with hands on experiencein learning the musical skills necessaryto work with young children (frombirth to age eight). Students will learn toplay both accompanying instruments andmelodic instruments.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions231MUS 112 Music Appreciation* (3)Enables the student to become a more intelligentlistener by teaching the rudimentsof music, mediums of music, musicalforms, and some music history.MUS 213 Basic Musicianship* (3)Explores the fundamentals of music byemphasizing rhythmic patterns, scales,intervals, and ear training. Prerequisite:permission of the instructor.MUS 215 Ear Training* (3)Develops the ability to sing accurately amelody at sight, to take musical dictationof what one is hearing, and to hear a pieceof music mentally. Prerequisites: MUS213, MUS 313.MUS 311 Music for Teachers of theYoung Child - Advanced* (3)A developmental approach to learningmusical skills needed to work with youngchildren. Class requirements reflect an increasein the development of music teachingtechniques, participation in class demonstrationof music skills and in the depthof research. For students with advancedstanding and prior experience. Prerequisite:permission of instructor.MUS 312 Advanced MusicAppreciation: Selected Topics* (3)Concentrates on one selected area of music.Prerequisite: permission of instructor.MUS 313 Music Theory* (3)Builds on Music Theory I and includesear training and elements of composition.Prerequisites: permission of instructor,MUS 213.MUS 314 Music History Survey I* (3)Examines musical development fromprimitive forms to the Baroque period.Designed for the student with some backgroundin applied music and theory. Prerequisite:permission of instructor.MUS 316 Ensemble Leadership* (2, 3)Allows advanced student to gain skillsneeded to be a good chamber ensembleleader, accompanist, or ensemble conductor.Addresses aspects of direction andleadership necessary to lead a performingensemble or to accompany a soloist or ensemble.By arrangement with DepartmentChair.MUS 334 Music In Therapy* (3)Gives an overview of music from the perspectiveof a music therapist. Includes anoverview of music itself, some specific experiencesapplicable to several populations,and a resource presentation of books,records, etc.MUS 413 Composition* (3)Studies musical structures of melodic andharmonic materials such as modes, arbitraryscales, and tone rows. The studentwill create music to be performed. Prerequisites:MUS 213, MUS 313. By arrangementwith department.MUS 414 Music History Survey II* (3)Continues on the base laid by Music HistoryI and includes music from the Classicperiod through 20th Century music. Prerequisite:permission of instructor.MUS 299/499 Topics in Music* (1-4)Provides opportunities for work in areas ofspecial interest, such as preparation for arecital, composition of an opus, and preparationfor the capstone project. Prerequisite:permission of the department chairand by arrangement with instructor.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

232Course DescriptionsNon-Divisional (ND)ND 106 College Study Skills (3)Provides a practical guide to study skillssuch as goal setting, time management,listening, memory, note-taking, and testtaking skills. Basic approaches to textbookreading techniques plus oral and writtencommunication in a classroom context areemphasized.ND 200 Portfolio Development (1)Required for all students seeking collegecredit for experiential learning obtainedthrough methods other than regular academicsat accredited post-secondary institutions.It is the process used for assistingpersons in the development of a professionalportfolio that identifies, articulates,and validates learning outcomes in a systematicway so that:• A faculty assessor may objectivelyevaluate the degree of learning within aparticular academic discipline and awardappropriate college credit for suchlearning; and• The student may integrate formallearning with experiential learning for aregular degree program at LourdesCollege. Limited enrollment.Elective only.ND 499 Capstone (3)Required course for B.A.I.S. majors whoseapproved B.A.I.S. concentration or preprofessionalprogram is unrelated to thenatural sciences. Consists of a special paperor project which integrates one’s formallearning. Completed during the final semesterof studies.Nursing (NUR)Courses in the nursing major integrateinstruction toward meeting the Lourdes2009-10College Learning Outcomes across the curriculum.NUR 201 Introduction to ProfessionalNursing (1)Focuses on lifelong skills to prepare studentsfor a successful professional nursingcareer. Provides nursing students with astrong foundation in professionalism, criticalthinking, communication skills, nursingmath, and networking skills.NUR 210 Basic Health Care Skills (1)NUR 211 Basic Health Care SkillsLab (1-2)Focuses on the performance of basichealth care skills. Emphasis is placed onthe provision of holistic care to individualclients. Supervised didactic, learning laboratory,and clinical laboratory experiencesprovide a foundation for the delivery ofbasic health care. Prerequisites: sophomorestatus, completion of CHM/CHL 121 &CHM/CHL 122, BIO/BIL 330 & BIO/BIL 331 with a G.P.A. of 2.5. Studentsmay register for this course prior to admissioninto the nursing major.NUR 212 Concepts in Health Care (3)Focuses on the survey of health across thedisciplines. Examines the historical, political,ethical and legal dimensions of health.Emphasis is placed on theoretical andphilosophical foundations of health professions.Explores the importance of individualityin defining health. Prerequisites:sophomore status, completion of CHM/CHL 121 & CHM/CHL 122, BIO/BIL330 & BIO/BIL 331 with a G.P.A. of 2.5.(NUR 212 is open to non-nursing majorsand basic nursing students.) Students mayregister for this course prior to admissioninto the nursing major.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions233NUR 213 C.N.A. Bridge to ProfessionalNursing (1)Focuses on role transition and professionalnursing development. Assists with studyskills, development of self-directed learning,and understanding of academic supportsystem. Builds on the mastery of skillspreviously learned in the 75 hour statetestedNursing Assistant Program. Workingwith the instructor, emphasis is placed onthe provision of holistic care to individualclients. Students will use the learning laboratoryexperiences to provide a foundationfor the delivery of basic health care. Prerequisites:Completion of CHM/CHL 121 &CHM/CHL 122, BIO/BIL 330 & BIO/BIL 331 with a G.P.A. of 2.5.NUR 301 Clinical Pharmacology (3)An intensive course designed to introducenursing students to the fundamentalprinciples of drug action, and present theessentials of how major classifications ofdrugs are used therapeutically in variousdisease states. Identification, assessment,and intervention of adverse drug responsesand drug-drug interactions are also considered.Corequisites: May be taken withNUR 316/317, NUR 314/315, NUR 212and NUR 210/211, BIO 335. Prerequisites:CHM/CHL 221, CHM/CHL 222,BIO 331. Crosslisted with CHM 311.NUR 310 Licensed Practical Nurse(L.P.N.) Advancement to ProfessionalNursing (2)NUR 311 Licensed Practical Nurse(L.P.N.) Advancement to ProfessionalNursing Lab (1)Focuses on the mastery of assessment andbasic nursing skills within the context ofthe nursing process. Emphasis is placed onthe collection of data, the development ofnursing diagnosis, and provision of holisticcare to adults. Interrelated classroom andsupervised laboratory experience focuseson interviewing, record review, observation,physical examination, documentationand basic psychomotor skills. In additionwill examine the historical, political, ethical,legal dimensions of nursing, placingemphasis on theoretical and philosophicalfoundations including the nursing process.Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse,admission into the nursing major. Prerequisite/Co-requisite:NUR 201.NUR 313 Nursing Assessment for RN’s (1)Focuses on the development of assessmentskills for the registered nurse within thecontext of the nursing process. Emphasisis placed on the collection of data and thedevelopment of nursing diagnoses as thebasis for promoting client adaptation. Interrelatedclassroom, supervised laboratoryexperience, individual review and facultydirected work focuses on interviewing, recordreview, observation, physical examination,instrumentation, and documentation.Prerequisites: Licensed Registered Nurse,admission into the nursing major.NUR 314 Health Assessment (1-2)NUR 315 Health Assessment Lab (1)Focuses on the development of assessmentskills within the context of the nursingprocess. Emphasis is placed on the collectionof data and the development of nursingdiagnoses as the basis for promotingclient adaptation. Interrelated classroomand supervised laboratory experiencefocuses on interviewing, record review,observation, physical examination, instrumentation,and documentation. Prerequisites:admission into the nursing major,NUR 210/211, and NUR 212.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

234Course DescriptionsNUR 316 Adult Health Nursing I (3)NUR 317 Adult Health Nursing ILab (3)Focuses on basic clinical nursing knowledgeand skill in the care of individualclients in health promotion and subacute/acute treatment settings. Develops the capacityfor clinical nursing judgment basedon an adaptive nursing conceptual framework.Examines the historical, ethical, andlegal context of professional nursing settings.Emphasis is placed on physiologicalneeds and responses of adults and the primaryand secondary levels of prevention.Interrelated classroom and supervised laboratoryexperiences focus on nursing therapeuticsbased on the integration of basicand applied sciences and the humanities.Prerequisites: Basic BSN: Admission intonursing major; LPN-BSN: NUR 201 andNUR 310 passed with a C- or higher. Pre/Co-requisites: Basic BSN: NUR 314/315with a grade of C- or higher; NUR 301;LPN-BSN: NUR 301.NUR 318 Psychosocial HealthNursing (3)NUR 319 Psychosocial HealthNursing Lab (2)Focuses on the care of individuals andgroups of clients experiencing maladaptiveand ineffective coping mechanisms in thepsychological, self-concept, role functionand interdependence modes. Emphasis isplaced on the adaptive nursing process,therapeutic communication, teaching/learning, coping mechanisms, and therapeuticnurse-client relationships. Interrelatedclassroom and clinical laboratoryexperiences focus on critical thinking, selfawareness,professional behavior, and communityservice. Prerequisites: Basic BSN:NUR 316/317, NUR 314/315 each witha grade of C- or higher, NUR 301. LPN-BSN: NUR 310 and NUR 201 each with2009-10a grade of C- or higher. Pre/Co-requisites:LPN-BSN: NUR 316 passed with a gradeof C- or higher, NUR 301.NUR 324 Perinatal & Women’s HealthNursing (3)NUR 325 Perinatal & Women’s HealthNursing Lab (2)Focuses on the nursing care of perinatalfamilies and women within an adaptivenursing process model. Emphasis is placedon wellness/illness, therapeutic communication,teaching/learning, individualresponsibility/accountability and criticalthinking. Nursing therapeutics focus onthe physiological and psychosocial adaptationof the perinatal family and women.Interrelated classroom and supervisedclinical laboratory experiences are in avariety of nursing care systems. Prerequisites:Basic BSN: NUR 326/327, NUR318/319 each passed with a grade of C- orhigher. LPN-BSN: NUR 316, NUR 318each passed with a grade of C- or higherand NUR 301. Pre/Co-requisites: LPN-BSN: NUR 326/327 passed with a gradeof C- or higher.NUR 326 Adult Health Nursing II (3)NUR 327 Adult Health Nursing IILab (2)Focuses on clinical nursing knowledge andskill with individuals with varying degreesof acute and chronic illness in ambulatoryand acute care settings. Emphasis is placedon increased understanding of the physiologicaland psychosocial adaptive modesduring periods of illness. Collaborates withthe health care team in utilizing resourcesto promote adaptation. Interrelated classroomand supervised clinical laboratoryexperiences focus on adult clients as holisticadaptive systems with adaptive andineffective coping mechanisms. Prerequisites:Basic BSN: NUR 316/317, NUR314/315 each passed with a grade of C- orLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions235higher, NUR 301. LPN-BSN: NUR 316passed with a grade of C- or higher, NUR301. Pre/Co-requisites: Basic BSN: NUR318/319 passed with a grade of C- orhigher. LPN-BSN: NUR 328, NUR 324each passed with a grade of C- or higher.NUR 328 Child Centered Nursing (3)NUR 329 Child Centered NursingLab (2)Focuses on nursing of children and theirfamilies within an adaptive process model.Emphasis is placed on the developmentallevel of child, client, and family. Nursingknowledge and skills focus on wellchildren and children with actual andpotential acute and chronic physiologicalstress. Interrelated classroom and supervisedlaboratory experiences incorporatescritical thinking skills and the applicationof the adaptive nursing process in a varietyof pediatric settings. Prerequisites: BasicBSN: NUR 326/327, NUR 318/319 eachwith a grade of C- or higher. LPN-BSN:NUR 316, NUR 318 each passed with aC- or higher, NUR 301. Pre-Co Requisite:LPN-BSN: NUR 326/327 with a grade ofC- or higher.NUR 403 Nursing Research (3)Focuses on the understanding and appreciationof the research process withan emphasis on the utilization of nursingresearch in clinical practice. Examines theinterrelationships among nursing theory,nursing practices, and nursing research.Critically evaluates research proposals andpublished research studies. Develops anappreciation of the ethical considerationsin human investigations. Prerequisites: admissioninto the nursing major, NUR 301,NUR 314/315, NUR 316/317 passedwith a C- or better. Pre/Co-requisite:MTH 212.NUR 416 Community CenteredNursing (3)NUR 417 Community CenteredNursing (2)Focuses on comprehensive management offamily, group and community clients withinthe context of an adaptation conceptualframework, the nursing process, and publichealth science. Emphasis is placed on theassessment and development of nursingcare systems for families, groups and populationswithin communities. Interrelatedclassroom and supervised laboratory experiencesinclude care of clients across thelifespan and at all levels of prevention withan emphasis on preventative health servicesand health promotion. Prerequisites: BasicBSN: NUR 324/325, NUR 328/329 eachpassed with a C- or higher. LPN-BSN:NUR 326/327, NUR 324, NUR 328 eachpassed with a C- or higher.NUR 418 Adult Health Nursing III (3)NUR 419 Adult Health Nursing IIILab (4)Focuses on advanced clinical nursingknowledge and skills with adult clientsand their families in the acute care andhome care settings. Emphasis is placed onmastery of complex pathophysiology andadvanced technological and holistic nursinghealth care therapeutics. Examines theintegration of physiological and psychosocialmodes in the complex client. Interrelatedclassrooms and supervised laboratoryexperiences based on the application of theadaptive nursing process are included andoffered in the acute care and home caresetting. Prerequisites: Basic BSN: NUR324/325; NUR 328/329 each passedwith a grade of C- or higher. LPN-BSN:NUR 326/327, NUR 324, NUR 328 eachpassed with a grade of C- or higher.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

236Course DescriptionsNUR 424 Leadership Roles andNursing Management (3)NUR 425 Leadership Roles andNursing Management Lab (2)Focuses on nursing management and leadershiproles in health care organizations.Emphasis is placed on data resource management,change, conflict, communicationand critical thinking within the adaptivenursing process. Examines the conceptsand theories of health care organizationaldevelopment, maintenance, and growth.Interrelated classroom and supervised laboratoryexperiences facilitate the transfer oftheory to individual and group interventionsin a variety of settings. Prerequisites:Basic BSN & LPN-BSN: NUR 416/417,NUR 418/419 each passed with a grade ofC- or higher.NUR 426 Transitions in NursingPractice (3)NUR 427 Transitions in NursingPractice Lab (2)Focuses on the analysis, synthesis, andevaluation of therapeutic intervention,nursing judgment, and role developmentin professional nursing practice. Emphasisin the clinical setting is placed on theintegration of nursing knowledge to carefor clients. The student is prepared to applyteaching and learning principles toinstruct other health professionals, clientsand their families in the continuum ofhealth promotion, prevention and illness.Interrelated classroom and supervisedclinical experiences promote personal andprofessional growth in dealing with currentand emerging roles in health care deliverysystems. Prerequisites: Basic BSN & LPN-BSN: NUR 416/417, NUR 418/419 eachpassed with a grade of C- or higher. Pre/Co-requisites: Basic BSN & LPN-BSN:NUR 424/425 with a grade of C- orhigher.2009-10NUR 434 Principles of ProfessionalNursing (6)Focuses on the transition to baccalaureateeducation for registered nurses. Examinesthe nature of professional nursing and theprocesses guiding practice and skills. Interrelatedclassroom and practice activitiesfocus on the application of professionalnursing principles with clients across thelifespan within a variety of nursing caredelivery systems. Prerequisite: Admissionto the major.NUR 444 Population Focused Nursing (5)Focuses on comprehensive nursing managementof group and population clientswithin the context of an adaptation conceptualframework, the nursing processand public health science. Emphasis isplaced on the assessment and developmentof nursing care systems for groupsand populations within communities witha special focus on vulnerable populationsand health policies. Classroom and practiceexperiences include care of populationsat all levels of prevention. Prerequisite orCo-requisite: NUR 434.NUR 450 Transcultural Experiences inHealth Care (1)NUR 451 Transcultural ExperiencesClinical (1-2)Focuses on developing sensitivity to personsfrom different cultures, understandingthe strengths of individuals from differentprofessional disciplines, learning aboutsystems of healthcare delivery and educationin a different culture, and adaptingto providing healthcare under challengingconditions. Nursing students may providecare in either ambulatory or acute caresettings. All students will collaborate withthe health care team in utilizing resourcesto promote client adaptation. Didacticlearning will be enhanced by an interna-Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions237tional or national healthcare mission withclinical experiences that are supervised asneeded for the student’s level of knowledgeand discipline. Prerequisites: For nursingstudents: NUR 210 through NUR 326 orRN to BSN status. Non-nursing studentsand Spanish speaking volunteers: Senior orgraduate status.NUR 454 Nursing Leadership andManagement Roles (5)Focuses on nursing leadership and managementroles and skills needed for the21st century in health care organizations.Emphasis is placed on the emerging conceptsof leadership in the 21st century,characteristics of an integrated leader-manager,thriving with change in a complexenvironment, communication in a multiculturalworkplace, the culture of safety,and critical thinking within the dynamicadaptive management processes. Analyzesthe complex systems of planning, staffing,organizing directing, and controllingin light of the transforming environmentwithin which health care institutions exist.Interrelated classroom and practice experiencesfacilitate the integration of theory toa variety of practice settings. Prerequisiteor Co-requisite: NUR 434.NUR 464 Patterns of Knowing inNursing Science (5)Focuses on the analysis, synthesis andevaluation of empirical, aesthetic, personaland ethical knowledge in nursing for theregistered nurse. Student is prepared toapply teaching and learning principles toinstruct patients, families and other healthprofessionals regarding the health/illnesscontinuum. Classroom, online discussionsand practice experiences promote personaland professional growth in dealing withcurrent and emerging roles in healthcareand nursing. Prerequisite: NUR 434;Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NUR 444 orNUR 454.NUR 470 Operating Room First AssistantI (3)Provides the didactic instruction necessaryfor a Registered Nurse or CertifiedSurgical Technologist to perform in theoperating room (OR) as a First Assistant.Areas such as surgical asepsis; surgical knottying, patient management and scope ofpractice will be covered. Prerequisites:RN: evidence of 2 years experience in theoperating room (OR); current valid RNlicense in state where internship hours willbe taken; CPR (BLS); letter of supportfrom employer granting 100 clock hours ofclinical experience as first assistant intern.Prerequisites: Surgical Technologists: currentvalid certification in surgical Technology;evidence of two years work experiencein the OR; CPR (BLS); letter of supportfrom employer granting 100 clock hours ofclinical experience as first assistant intern.NUR 471 Operating Room FirstAssistant II (3)Provides the practical experience necessaryfor a Registered Nurse or Certified SurgicalTechnologist to perform in the operatingroom (OR) as a First Assistant. The studentwill complete 100 clinical hours asan operating room first assistant intern inthe OR under the supervision of a licensedsurgeon. Classroom time will be spentpresenting and discussing client case managementissues derived from internshipexperiences. Prerequisites: RN: evidence of2 years experience in the operating room(OR); current valid RN license in statewhere internship hours will be taken; successfulcompletion of NUR 470 OperatingRoom First Assistant I; CPR (BLS); letterof support from employer granting 100clock hours of clinical experience as firstLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

238Course Descriptionsassistant intern. Prerequisites: SurgicalTechnologists: current valid certificationin Surgical Technology; evidence of twoyears work experience in the OR; successfulcompletion of NUR 470 OperatingRoom Assistant I; CPR (BLS); letter ofsupport from employer granting 100 clockhours of clinical experience as first assistantintern.NUR 298/498 Topics in Nursing (1-4)Provides opportunities to design a nursingcourse that meets specific learning needs ofthe nursing student. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactorygrade.NUR 299/499 Topics in Nursing (1-4)Provides an opportunity to design a courseof study in a specialized area of facultyand student interest at an advanced level.Approval of topic and proposal by studentand instructor.Physical Education (PED)Note: Any PED course can be taken forgeneral education if HTW 203 is also taken.PED 101 Personal Fitness ThroughAerobic Dance and Exercise* (1)Emphasizes physical fitness throughaerobic dance and exercise for both menand women. Consists of routines set tomusic. Includes stretching, warming up,cardiovascular exercise, firming and toningexercises, and a cool-down in each routine.Designed for individuals seeking a way toachieve and maintain good physical condition.May be repeated once for credit.PED 103 Volleyball* (1)Presents fundamentals of recreational volleyball:analysis of rules, methods of play,and strategies involved in team play. Maybe repeated once for credit.2009-10PED 104 Cross Country Skiing* (1)Improves the cardiovascular and muscularsystems of the body through cross-countryskiing. Meets off-campus at a local park.Ski rental extra.PED 105 Cardiovascular FitnessThrough Walking/Jogging* (1)Emphasizes development of the cardiovascularsystem through a regular walking/joggingprogram that tests one’s strength, flexibility,endurance, and cardiovascular fitness levels.PED 107 Horsemanship* (1)Designed for the novice or the beginnerwho has had little or no exposure to horsesor riding. Students will learn horses, thebasics of horsemanship, and the Westernstyle of riding. May be repeated once forcredit. Additional cost.PED 109 Tennis* (1)Emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis:instruction in skills, techniques, and strategiesfor singles and doubles. Must supplyown racquet and unopened can of balls.(Limit: 8 students).PED 201 Modern Dance Techniques* (2)Introduces dance techniques that developa kinetic link between inner (spirit) andouter (physical) expressivity. Emphasizesbody, spatial and rhythmic awareness. Developsaesthetic principles, which form thebasis for improvisation, composition, andthe larger art experience. Designed for studentswith little or no dance experience.PED 299/499 Topics in PhysicalEducation (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest to thestudent in physical education under theguidance of the instructor and other resourceperson(s). Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor and the department chairperson.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions239Philosophy (PHL)PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy*(3)Focuses on reflections on the nature anddestiny of the human person as seen bydifferent philosophic traditions. Introducesphilosophic method. Recommended as apreliminary course to other philosophicstudies.PHL 102 Introduction toCritical Thinking* (3)Introduces elements of traditional andsymbolic logic, relation to language andthought, and theory of meaning.PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics* (3)Studies the major writings of variousethical thinkers since the time of Plato.Introduces philosophic method. Recommendedas a preliminary course to otherphilosophical studies.PHL 202 Ethics for the HealthProfessional* (3)Studies the Christian conception of thehuman person and the person’s obligationsto others, especially in relation to modernethical problems in health care.PHL 302 Philosophy of Religion* (3)Examines the arguments in the philosophyof religion: the justification of religiousbelief, the nature of God, proofs of God’sexistence, the distinction between faithand reason, the problem of evil, immortality,and religious experience. Prerequisites:PHL 101 or PHL 103.PHL 305 Symbolic Logic (3)Involves a concentrated study of the validforms of deductive argument and proof inprepositional logic and in predicate logic;includes a study of formal systems and oflogic and language. Prerequisite: PHL 102.PHL 306 Philosophy of Knowledge:Epistemology (3)Studies the nature, basis, and extent ofknowledge. Examines a number of problems- the structures, reliability, extent, andkinds of knowledge, truth, science, logic,and language. Prerequisite: PHL 102.PHL 307 Inductive Logic andScientific Method (3)Studies inductive logic, its justification,and application in the natural and socialsciences; methods and rules of probability;observation and classification. Prerequisite:PHL 102.PHL 310 Bio-Ethics* (3)Examines and analyzes issues affectinghuman life from a variety of ethical andreligious contexts. Includes discussion ofproblems such as the nature of personhood,rights of society, rights of a person,personal integrity, consent, and distributivejustice. Prerequisites: PHL 101 orPHL 103; or THS 265.PHL 315 Social and PoliticalPhilosophy (3)Examines the application of moral principlesto the problems involved in freedom,justice, and equality. Places particularemphasis on the basis of social authority,exercise of power, and the criteria used todetermine the distribution of power in society.Prerequisites: PHL 101 or PHL 103.PHL 320 Philosophy of Art:Aesthetics(3)Studies beauty, especially in art. Examinesthe nature of beauty, taste, and standardsof artistic judgment, not only in painting,but also in music, literature, sculpture,drama, and architecture. Raises one’s consciousnessand heightens perceptions, makingone aware of true personal needs andLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

240Course Descriptionsvalues. Suggested for students in fine arts/music. Prerequisite: PHL 101.PHL 340 History of Philosophy I (3)Studies the origins of philosophy in ancientGreece through the Middle Ages. IncludesSocrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine,and St. Thomas Aquinas. Prerequisite:PHL 101 or PHL 103.PHL 341 History of Philosophy II (3)Studies philosophy from Descartes throughKant and Hegel. Includes the study of continentalrationalism, British empiricism,and German idealism. Prerequisite: PHL101 or PHL 103.PHL 405 Philosophy of Science:Natural and Social (3)Investigates the philosophical problemsraised by the physical, biological, and socialsciences by an examination of somesignificant examples taken from the historyof science. Considers relation of theoriesto observation; scientific explanation;space and time; cause and chance; matter,life, and mind; experiment; the nature ofscientific truth; and scientific revolution.Prerequisites: PHL 102 and one course at300 or 400 level.PHL 410 Philosophy of Being:Metaphysics (3)Examines the ultimate nature of reality; thegeneral traits of existence; and terms, concepts,and symbols necessary to describe thenature of reality. Prerequisites: PHL 101 andone course at PHL 300 or 400 level.PHL 425 Human Values and MentalHealth (3)Examines the ethical-normative nature ofthe use of such terms as “disease,” “health,”“normality,” and “treatment” as they areapplied in modern mental health care.2009-10Discusses how evaluation of practices inthe mental health field will determine theethical consequences of the moral standing,rights and quality of life of the mentally illpatient. Suggested for students pursuingcareers (present or future) in the areas ofpsychology, nursing, social services, pastoralcounseling, law and law enforcement,medicine, and social justice. Prerequisite:PHL 310 or PHL 315.PHL 430 Business Ethics (3)Analyzes the social responsibility of businessand the ethical problems involved. Examinescase studies of specific business problems,including the conflict of business withsociety and the impact of labor on businessand society. Crosslisted with BUS 430.PHL 440 Contemporary Philosophy (3)Studies major philosophical traditionssince Hegel. Includes Marxism, pragmatism,phenomenology, existentialism,logical atomism, linguistic analysis, andpositivism. Prerequisite: PHL 340 or PHL341.PHL 450 Seminars in IndividualPhilosophers (3)Examines an individual philosopher andhis writings in detail. Choice made byseminar participants with the consent ofthe department chairperson and faculty.Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.PHL 451 Seminar in MajorPhilosophical Movements (3)Examines a major philosophical movementin detail. Choice made by seminar participantswith the consent of the departmentchairperson and faculty. Philosophicalmovements may include phenomenology,pragmatism, Marxism, analytic, linguisticphilosophy, Oriental, etc. Prerequisite: twocourses in philosophy.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions241PHL 490 Special Project: FieldExperience in Professional Ethics (3)Involves a special experience, within anindividual’s professional or other practicalsetting, which will assist the student in recognizingand articulating his/her values, indemonstrating abilities for decision making,and in recognizing the values operantin others. Combines classroom instructionwith field experience and seminar meetings.Prerequisite: any philosophy courseat the 200 level or above and with the approvalof the department and the student’sacademic advisor. Highly recommendedfor the end of the minor study.Note: Since students in many programs atLourdes College include field experiencesin their course work, and other studentswho do not have field experience are stillrequired to make decisions on ethical issuesthroughout life, this course will providevaluable experience in gaining practicalinsights into real life situations involvingethical issues. Students who minor inphilosophy and who are required to take afield experience in their professional preparationwill focus this course on their worksetting. Students who minor in philosophyand are not required to take a field experiencein their chosen discipline of study willdecide on an appropriate setting for thiscourse with the consent of the departmentchairperson and faculty.PHL 299/499 Topics inPhilosophy (1-4)Provides opportunities for in-depth studyin areas of special interest in philosophy.Physical Sciences (PHS)PHS 111 An Introduction toAstronomy* (3)Reveals to the student the workings of ouruniverse from ancient beliefs to moderndiscoveries. Helps the student to understandthe evolution of our earth, solarsystem, and the universe, with emphasisdivided between theoretical and observationalastronomy.PHS 112 An Introduction to EarthSciences* (3)An overview of Earth Science with applicationto the environment. The coursewill integrate the fundamentals of geology,oceanography, meteorology, and relatedconcepts of astronomy.PHS 113 Principles of PhysicalSciences* (3)An introductory study of physics, chemistry,astronomy, earth science and weather.The following topics are explored: motion,energy, heat, wave motion, sound,light, atomic structure, elements, chemicalchange, the universe, the solar system,rocks and minerals, earthquakes, weathering,and erosion, volcanoes, plates, theatmosphere, clouds, storms, tornadoes,and climate.PHS 114 An Introduction toGeology* (3)An overview of geology with applicationto the environment including topics as:geologic cycles, rocks, soil, water, earthquakes,volcanoes, pollution, fossil fuels andalternate energy. The course is for the nonsciencemajor and is an introductory course.PHS/PLA 201/301 CollegePhysics I* (5)Includes an in-depth, mathematicallybasedpresentation of physics, emphasizingphysical principles, problem-solving, andlaboratory experiences. Involves a studyof classical mechanics, solids and fluids,and energy. Three hours lecture, threehours lab, one-hour problem solving andLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

242Course Descriptionsquiz session. High school physics stronglyrecommended. Prerequisites: algebra, geometry,and trigonometry or MTH 130for PHS/PLA 201; additionally, calculus orMTH 135 for PHS/PLA 301.PHS/PLA 202/302 CollegePhysics II* (5)Continues the study of College Physics I.Presents a thorough study of waves, sound,light and optics, electricity and magnetism,quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics.Three hours lecture, three hours lab, onehourproblem solving and quiz session.Prerequisite: PHS/PLA 201/301.PHS 299/499 Topics in Physics* (1-3)Intended for advanced students in physics.Presents topics of particular interest to thestudent. Permission of the instructor andthe department chair required.Political Science (PLS)PLS 122 American NationalGovernment* (3)Attempts to comprehend the workings of ademocratic system wherein power is sharedby many forces and individuals. Includesstudy of current events, reading, and discussionfor the purpose of achieving a newgrasp of the American system.PLS 310 The Constitution and theSupreme Court* (3)Studies the history and development ofconstitutional law from the ConstitutionalConvention in 1787 to the present. Specialemphasis is placed on the structure andphilosophy of the Constitution, majorSupreme Court decisions from Marburyv. Madison to the present, and the characterof the Supreme Court from the era ofChief Justice John Marshall to the currentmembership. In the process, students will2009-10learn basic legal principles, federal courtprocedures, and the practice of makinglegal arguments on the constitutional level.PLS 299/499 Topics in PoliticalScience (1-3)Provides opportunities for extensive researchin an area of political science of specialinterest to the student or faculty member.For upper level courses, completion ofENG 101 and ENG 102 is recommended.Psychology (PSY)PSY 110 General Psychology-AnOverview* (3)Presents an overview of the field of psychology.Designed to provide the studentwith a knowledge and understanding ofbasic principles in psychology and theirapplications to human behavior. Topicsinclude history of psychology, the scientificmethod, biopsychology and learning.PSY 205 Pre-Professional Seminar forthe Social Sciences (3)In order to serve clients, confront socialproblems, and to promote social and economicjustice, students must be able tothink and reason critically and to communicateeffectively for practice. This courseprepares students for effective practice byproviding a framework for integration ofcritical thinking skills into the professionalpractice standards. An emphasis will beplaced on the development of writing andcommunication skills that will contributeto the successful preparation of disciplinespecific and academic department requirements.Crosslisted with SWK 205. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 210 Developmental Psychology -Life Span* (3)Surveys changes that occur as a functionLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions243of increasing age and other conditions thatinfluence individual development throughoutthe human life cycle. Emphasizes currentresearch and practical implicationsfor and applications to the developmentalprocess. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 215 Statistics for Psychology (3)Examines statistical theory and methodologyas it relates to the field of psychology.Students will receive instruction in a varietyof topics including central tendency,probability theory, statistical inference andhypothesis testing. Special emphasis will beplaced on the use of hypothesis testing inpsychological research. Prerequisites: PSY110, MTH 098 or equivalent placementtest score.PSY 300 Experimental Psychology* (3)Provides instruction on the basic principlesof experimentation including: experimentaldesign, the differences betweencorrelational studies and experiments, laband field studies, reliability, validity, andethics in research. Issues relating to theoryconstruction are also discussed. In addition,students will learn how to design andimplement an experimental study as wellas write an APA style research paper. Prerequisites:PSY 110 and PSY 215.PSY 310 Psychology of HumanLearning* (3)Studies the nature of learning as well as themethods used to assess learning. Includesan in-depth study of classical and instrumentalconditioning. Special emphasis isplaced on biological constraints on learning.Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 311 Information ProcessingApproach to Psychology* (3)Includes an overview of the acquisition,transformation, storage, retrieval, and useof information. The role of pattern recognition,attention, short and long termmemories will be examined. Applicationsfor problem solving, decision-making, categorization,and semantic organization willbe emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 312 Physiological Psychology* (3)Examines the biological substrates of behavior.Topics include basic neuroanatomy,neural transmission, sensory transduction,genetics, sexual behavior, emotion, hunger,sleep, learning, and memory. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 320 Developmental Psychology III- Adult Psychology (3)Involves the theory and research related toyoung and middle adulthood as a sequenceof psychological stages involving adjustmentand coping behaviors; considersrelationship of adulthood to other lifespanstages. Emphasizes the applicationof course material to real life situations.Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 330 Developmental Psychology IV- Psychology of Aging (3)Encompasses the entire process of agingfrom birth to death, but stresses the specialcharacteristics of later life from sixty onwith its promise of life fulfillment. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 340 Psychology of Women (3)Critiques the theory, research, and literatureon the psychology of women.Examines scientific evidence relating togender roles and gender related behavior.Special emphasis is placed on biologicaland evolutionary theories of gender development.Social-developmental theories arediscussed. Prerequisite: PSY 110.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

244Course DescriptionsPSY 350 Abnormal Psychology (3)Presents a survey of psychological disorderswith emphasis on the clinical pictureof each disorder; includes research on theetiology and nature of the disorder, theoriesseeking to explain the disorder, and somediscussion concerning therapy. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 360 Social Psychology* (3)Investigates the person interacting with andinfluenced by society. Places emphasis on attributiontheory, group behavior, aggression,helping behavior, attitudes, social influence,and social cognition. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 370 Psychological Measurement andTesting* (3)Introduces the principles of psychologicalmeasurement and evaluation. Includeshistorical background; functions and usesof tests, norms, reliability, and validity;and a brief survey of aptitude, intelligence,achievement, and personality tests. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 403 Dynamics of Marriage andFamily* (3)Explores the psychological perspective ofmarriage and family; analyzes cultural formsand social changes affecting the family as asociety, its structure, and function. Exploresother areas such as the psychodynamics oflove, sexuality problems arising from socialand personal disorganization, relationalstyles, stability of marriage and family, divorce,and the reconstituted family.Crosslisted with SOC 403. Prerequisite:PSY 110 or SOC 101.PSY 410 Small Group Behavior* (3)Surveys small group constructs, research,and principles of application. Emphasizeslearning methods and skills of group observation.Presents a variety of methods of2009-10observing groups and analyzing small-groupprocesses utilizing these observational methodsand specific group concepts. Involvesmembers in creating, participating, observing,and analyzing a small group from beginningto end. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 411 Personality Theories andDynamics* (3)Surveys principles and theories dealing withthe dynamics of human personality, includingthe following theories: psychoanalytic,social, behavioral, humanistic, existential,and cognitive with a critical evaluation ofeach. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 420 Developmental Psychology I -Child Psychology (3)Introduces student to child developmentand behavior from conception throughearly adolescence. Emphasizes the physical,mental, emotional, social, spiritual, andmoral development of the child in a holisticapproach. Gives special consideration to theneeds of children in contemporary society.Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 425 Psychology of Religion (3)Examines religious experience from a psychologicalperspective. The works of Freud,Jung, James and Rogers are reviewed alongwith contemporary research on religiosity.Significant personages from each majorreligion are discussed in the context oftheir social-psychological history. Specialattention is given to religious conversionand spiritual transitions. The relationshipbetween Erikson’s psychosocial stages andtranscendent experience is also exploredPrerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 430 Developmental Psychology II -Adolescent Psychology (3)Explores the adolescent’s transition fromchildhood to adulthood in the contextLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions245of recent research with analysis of physiological,social, emotional, and intellectualdevelopment. Gives special consideration tothe needs of adolescents in contemporarysociety. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 440 Psychology Seminar (2-3)Specializes in giving students a broad andcomprehensive understanding of importantproblems in contemporary psychology.Topics for the seminar are chosen at the beginningof each semester and can be foundin that semester’s brochure. Prerequisite:PSY 110 and permission of advisor.PSY 460 History and Systems inPsychology* (3)Outlines the history of psychology and themajor schools as they have influenced currentpsychological thought. Prerequisite:PSY 110.PSY 470 Introduction to Counseling (3)Studies the purpose and theories of counseling;gives attention to various approachesand basic skills required for the counselingprocess. Examines professional and ethicalissues. Prerequisite: PSY 110.PSY 480 Directed Senior Research (3)Requires students to plan and carry out aresearch project under the direction of afaculty member in the psychology department.Prerequisites: PSY 110, senior major,and approval of advisor.PSY 489 Psychology Capstone (3)Provides an opportunity for upper level psychologystudents to integrate learning experiencesobtained from their psychology courses.Students will design, plan, and implementan empirically based research project. In additionstudents will complete the psychologydepartment assessment exam. Prerequisites:Completion of PSY 215, PSY 300, and anadditional 24 hours in psychology.PSY 299/499 Topics in Psychology (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest tostudents in psychology. Either a student orfaculty member may initiate this course.The instructor will arrange a program ofstudy. Prerequisites: PSY 110 and sophomorestatus.Social Work (SWK)SWK 111 Introduction to Social Work (3)Surveys social work as a helping profession:its philosophy, history, and field of practiceworking with individuals, families, groups,organizations and communities. Definesthe concept of social systems, problemsolving,human ecology, human diversityand planned change. Establishes the skills,values, and knowledge base for beginninggeneralist social work practice.SWK 205 Pre-professional Seminarfor Social Work (3)In order to serve clients, confront socialproblems, and to promote social and economicjustice, students must be able tothink and reason critically and to communicateeffectively for practice. This courseprepares students for effective practice byproviding a framework for integration ofcritical thinking skills into the professionalpractice standards. An emphasis will beplaced on the development of writing andcommunication skills that will contribute tothe successful preparation of discipline specificand academic department requirements.Crosslisted with PSY 205. Prerequisite:SWK 111.SWK 209 Ethnic and Culturally DiversePerspectives* (3)Explores characteristics of various ethnicand culturally diverse groups with an em-Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

246Course Descriptionsphasis on cultural competency and diversityfrom a strengths and empowermentperspective. Current issues affecting thesegroups with the resulting implications forsocial work practice and social justice arepresented.SWK 210 Human Behavior in the SocialEnvironment I* (3)Presents an interdisciplinary approach tothe understanding of human bio- psychosocialdevelopment, emphasizing the effectsthat ethnicity, gender, race, culture, poverty,sexual preference and life style have on theindividual’s life cycle and social systems.Explores implications for social justice,empowerment, and social work practiceresulting from this interaction. This coursefocuses on human development from birththrough adolescence into adulthood.SWK 218 Interviewing Skills*(3)Presents principles, types, and phases ofinterviewing various clients (or patients).Students will develop observational skillsand communication ability including documentationand recording. The laboratorysection of this course provides the studentswith the opportunity to participate in interviewingand to receive feedback regardingeffectiveness in pertinent competenciessuch as assessment, interpersonal interaction,listening and reflecting, and the use ofself. Prerequisite: SWK 111 and admissionto the major for social work students. Prerequisite:non-social work students - permissionSocial Work Department.2009-10SWK 310 Human Behavior in theSocial Environment II (3)Provides a social work orientation andmezzo, macro systems perspective to humansocial behavior in small and largegroup structure, building upon the contentin Human Behavior and the Social EnvironmentI. Examines the developmentalprocess of families, groups, communities,and formal social organizations. Emphasisis on diversity as a strength in light of institutionalsexism, racism, and oppression ofvulnerable groups of diverse sexual preferenceand life styles in human social systems.Prerequisits: SWK 209 and SWK 210 orpermission of instructor.SWK 311 Social Work Process I (3)Introduces the student to the knowledge ofthe Generalist Intervention model neededto develop helping relationships, and problemsolving skills including: defining issues,collecting and assessing data, goal setting,identifying alternative interventions, selectingand implementing appropriate coursesof action founded upon research basedknowledge, termination and follow-up.Emphasis is on the resources of the individualand his/her strengths as a member ofa culture within our society. Prerequisites:SWK 111, SWK 218.SWK 312 Social Welfare Systems (3)Presents a history of social welfare in theU. S., and the mission and philosophy ofthe social work profession in its service todiverse populations. Explores values andattitudes as well as the political, legal, andeconomic forces behind particular welfarepolicies, programs, and delivery systems.Attention is paid to the impact of the systemon oppressed, discriminated against,and exploited groups. Students are provideda framework for evaluating forces in societythat impact the social welfare system.Course includes content on peace andjustice and its relationship to social welfare.Programs and services are evaluated anddiscussed. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG102, SWK 111.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions247SWK 314 Contemporary Social WelfarePolicy and Services (3)Presents a historical perspective and systemsapproach to the analysis of current socialpolicy development in light of social andeconomic justice. Examines policies, theirrelationship to agency goals, and servicedelivery as well as organizational structure,decision making, and roles in the socialwelfare organization as a resource or barrierto oppressed, discriminated against,and exploited groups. Reviews the politicalprocesses employed to influence policy andskill development in empowering individuals,groups, families and communities touse the process to obtain resources. Researchskills used to formulate and evaluatesocial policy are also examined. Prerequisite:SWK 312.SWK 316 Behavioral Health: Perspectivesand Services* (3)Examines various aspects of the mentalhealth system. It focuses on the spectrumof prevention and treatment programs, andon the development of policy and directservices. Emphasis is placed on exploringthe experience of working in a provider setting,and getting exposure to such elementsas classification, client rights, treatment theory,quality assurance, outcomes measures,and the managed care environment.SWK 317 Families (3)Examines the framework of marriage,family and kinship systems in society, andconsiders patterns and dynamics of familialrelationships. Studies the historical andcultural diversity of family systems, andthe political and social changes that haveinfluenced public policy and services tofamilies. Parenthood, cohabitation, voluntarychildlessness, dual career marriages,families restructured by divorce or remarriageare discussed as significant factors innew and emerging family patterns. Thecauses, conditions, and consequences of thefeminization of poverty will be consideredas factors in economic justice and servicesto populations at risk.SWK 411 Social Work Process II (3)Emphasizes various social work practicemodels as they exist in the bureaucraticsetting of social agencies and communityinstitutions. It examines strategies and communityorganizations and structure changeto enhance social functioning within thecontext of human diversity. It advances theknowledge of generalist intervention, andfurther explores associated issues with a focuson social justice and working with vulnerableindividuals, families, and groups.Prerequisite: SWK 311.SWK 413 Practice Oriented Research (3)Examines the basic principles, and techniquesof organizing, and conducting socialresearch for theory building and socialwork systems intervention. Qualitative andquantitative methodologies are presented.Ethical standards of scientific inquiry areemphasized as they relate to the impact ofresearch on women, minorities, gay/lesbiansand other vulnerable populations. Studentsgain skills in research as a means of evaluatingpractice. Crosslisted with SOC 413.Prerequisites: SWK 111, and MTH 212.SWK 414 Field Placement I (4)Integrates classroom theory with skill buildingthrough placement in a communityagency, under the supervision of an agencysocial worker. Requires senior standing,permission of advisor, and completion of all300 level Social Work required courses.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

248Course DescriptionsSWK 415 Field Placement II (4)Provides continued professional experienceand development in social work throughstudent placement in social work agency.Requires senior standing and permission ofadvisor. Prerequisite: SWK 414.SWK 416 Field Placement Seminar I (2)Mandatory weekly seminar to accompanyField Placement I.SWK 417 Field Placement Seminar II (2)Mandatory weekly seminar to accompanyField Placement II.SWK 420-440 Seminar in Special Issuesin Social Work (3)Presented in a manner comparable to regularlylisted courses, the subject matter ofseminars are often designed by a facultymember and are listed with the other coursesin the schedule. Seminar topics focus oncontemporary or timely issues of the communitythat are relevant to current socialwork practice. Prerequisite: junior standingor permission of instructor.SWK 299/499 Topics inSocial Work (1-4)Intended for advanced students in socialwork who intend to further pursue specializedareas of study or concentrated studyin an area of course work under supervisedguidance of instructor. Prerequisite: juniorstanding or permission of instructor.Science (SCI)SCI 150 Lake Erie: A Microcosm ofEnvironmental Issues* (3)Studies Lake Erie as a microcosm of local,national, and global environmentalconcerns. Delves into broad areas such as:global warming, need for potable water,land use issues, agriculture, and sources of2009-10pollution and applies social, educational,economic, ethical, and ecological principlesto each of these areas. Meets for two hourslecture and one hour lab each week.SCI 170 Survey of Science (3)Entails a brief overview of the major sciencedisciplines of biological science, earth science,physics and chemistry. Prerequisite:participants must be enrolled educationstudents of Lourdes College.SCI 370 Integrated Science forTeachers (3)An interdisciplinary science course foreducation majors designed to providecontent knowledge in areas outlined inthe National Science Standards and Sciencefor All Americans. The course willdemonstrate, through praxis, theme/projectbased approaches to teaching and learningscience. The course will focus on science asan inquiry process. The course will involvestudents in lecture, relevant classroomprojects, participation in hands-on sciencelabs, resource portfolio development andcreation of a teachable science unit. Prerequisite:participants must be enrolled aseducation students of Lourdes College.Sociology (SOC)SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology* (3)Analyzes human interaction and studies theapplication of scientific methods in the observationand analysis of social change, norms,groups, intergroup relations, social stratification,institutions, and basic socialization processes.Required for many programs.SOC 102 Introduction to CriminalJustice (3)Assists the student in understanding thehistory, philosophy, and structure of thecriminal justice system and provides theLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions249student with a broad knowledge of contemporaryissues within our system and thetension between the rights of those withinand without the system.SOC 202 Contemporary SocialProblems (3)Critically examines various theoreticalframeworks of selected social problemssuch as racial conflict, poverty, juveniledelinquency, crime, population changes,communication problems, and intergroupconflict resolution. Prerequisite: SOC 101.SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency* (3)Analyzes classical and contemporarytheories of causation, institutionalization,diversion, and prevention of juvenile delinquency.The justice system in the UnitedStates is also examined. Prerequisite: SOC101 or SOC 102.SOC 207 Cultural Anthropology* (3)Studies ancient and modern human cultureby examining human physical and socialevolutionary processes. Unique aspects ofeconomic activities, ecological practices,religion, language, family, sexual practices,war, and violence in the human species arepresented from anthropological research.SOC 208 Constitutional Law inCriminal Justice* (3)Studies the United States Constitution andhow it affects criminal procedure and lawenforcement activities. Emphasis is on theBill of Rights, rights of the accused, andjudicial interpretations of criminal procedures.Prerequisite: SOC 102.SOC 209 Natural Resource Managementand Law (3)Examines natural resource managementand law with a detailed focus on wildlifeand flora conservation, preservation, restoration,and interpretive programs and thephilosophical, legal, political, and ethicalissues surrounding management of ournatural resources.SOC 210 Criminology (3)Presents the science of crime, theories,causes, correlates, and the use of the scientificmethods used by criminologists toaccept or reject crime theories in light ofobserved or statistical data. Major emphasesconsidered will be the relativity of crime, thescientific method in criminology, and theimpact of ideology on criminology as a science.Prerequisite: SOC 102 or permissionof advisor.SOC 213 Criminal Investigation (3)Examines the fundamentals of criminal investigationfrom the crime site to courtroompreparation. This course also includes ananalysis of crime site search and recordingtechniques, case preparation, and operationalmodes of particular kinds of offenses.Prerequisite: SOC 102.SOC 218 Community Corrections (3)Examines the history, goals, and practices ofcommunity corrections as an alternative toincarceration in the United States. Studentwill learn and analyze current practices andissues in the investigation, classification, supervision,and rehabilitation of probationersand parolees. Emphasized are more recentintermediate sanctions of electronic monitoring,boot camps, and intensive supervision.Prerequisite: SOC 102 or permissionof advisor.SOC 301 Urban Life and Development* (3)Explores urban theory and analysis techniquesemphasizing urban culture, lifestyles, social change, and the demographical,ecological, and social organization ofthe city and metropolitan area. Focuses onLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

250Course Descriptionsthe sociological aspects of urban planningand redevelopment. Prerequisite: SOC 101or SOC 102.SOC 302 Sociological Theory (3)Provides an overview of the history of sociologicaltheory, the major classical theoristsand selected contemporary theorists andtheories. Examines the effect of social andintellectual forces on the development ofsociological thought. Prerequisite: SOC 101.SOC 304 Multicultural Diversity* (3)Presents the nature of multicultural diversityreflecting both Western and Non-Westerncultures, theories, and patterns of socialinteraction, current trends and problemsof cultural diversity with special emphasison ethnicity, race, religion, the elderly, thementally and physically disabled, sexualorientation, women as a minority, and ananalysis of prejudice, discrimination, andinstitutional racism.SOC 306 Criminal JusticeAdministration (3)Examines the principles and managementof law enforcement agencies. The coursealso presents basic concepts of decisionmakingand human relations within lawenforcement and corrections. Prerequisite:SOC 102.SOC 307 Penology (3)Examines punishment and treatment ofoffenders in the United States. Courseincludes a historical and philosophicaloverview of punishment with emphasis onhuman rights versus prisoners’ rights andcourt decisions that have affected juvenileand adult offenders. Prerequisite: SOC 102.SOC 308 Environment, Society and Law (3)Analyzes the major issues and problemsin human use of the environment. Special2009-10emphasis is on federal, state, and local lawsgoverning environmental management, resources,pollution, technology, and analysisof population, consumerism, global economies,and cultural differences producingenvironmental impact. Prerequisite: SOC102 or permission of advisor.SOC 310 Specialized Crimes (3)Examines the “changing face of crime” inAmerica and the increasing spectrum ofcriminal activity engaged in by individualsfrom diverse segments of society. Studentswill study and analyze a variety ofcontemporary crimes such as hate crimes,gang-related crime, white-collar crimes, andcybercrime with particular emphasis placedon demographics, characteristics, costs,trends, and prevention and prosecutorialefforts associated with those crimes.SOC 312 Juvenile Law andProcedures (3)Studies the Ohio Revised Code Titles 21& 29, Rules of Juvenile Procedure andConstitutional provisions, which affect thejuvenile justice system. This course reviewsand analyzes the codified aspects of thejuvenile justice system. Study begins withthe establishment of paternity and endswith reaching the age of eighteen, emancipation,marriage or certifying a juvenile tobe treated as an adult under the Ohio RevisedCode legally or in a criminal matter.Emphasis is on critical thinking and legalanalysis. Prerequisites: SOC 102, SOC 208,or permission of advisor.SOC 313 The Civil Rights Movement* (3)Examines the Civil Rights Movement ofthe mid-20th century United States representingthe African American quest forgreater equality. Analyzes the roots of themovement from the late 1800’s to the presentwith primary focus on events of theLourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions2511950’s through the early 1970’s. The applicationof the theories of social movementsand the investigation of political and culturalconsequences for current civil rightswill be included.SOC 320 Gender, Family and Society (3)Provides an analysis of the conceptualizationof gender, reinforced in the family, with afocus on the methods of studying gender,historical perspectives on gender, biologicaland social bases of gender, and how genderintersects with other stratification systemswithin societies. Using a multicultural perspective,special emphasis is placed on howgender is manifested in the family as well asother major social institutions.SOC 324 Ethics and Criminal Justice*(3)An examination of important ethical issuesencountered by professionals in thecriminal justice system, including lawenforcement officers, defense attorneys,prosecutors, judges, and corrections personnel.Emphasis will be placed on recognizingand analyzing moral dilemmas confrontingcriminal justice professionals and determiningresponses to those complex and controversialdilemmas through an understandingof ethical theories, the development ofethical reasoning skills, and the applicationof appropriate standards and codes ofconduct.SOC 330 Religion and HumanBehavior* (3)Examines interrelationship between religiousphenomena and social institutionsand structures, with particular emphasison human behavior within traditional andmodern religious forms; studies role of cultsand communal movements. Prerequisite:SOC 101 or permission of advisor.SOC 340 Correctional Assessment,Casework, and Counseling withMulticultural Offenders* (3)This course in correctional counseling andcultural competence with diverse offenderpopulations investigates methods, processes,techniques, and skills for increasedsuccess in the rehabilitation process. Communicationtechniques and therapeuticinterventions are examined for their efficacyin improving the correctional client’s behavior.Prerequisite: SOC 102.SOC 403 Dynamics of Marriage andFamily* (3)Explores marriage and the family from apsychosociological perspective includingcultural and historical family forms, theimpact of social change on the family, andfamilies stratified by social class, ethnicity,race, and religion. Analyzes topics such aslove, attraction, sexuality, relational styles,stability of marriage and the family, divorce,remarriage, and reconstituted families.Crosslisted with PSY 403. Prerequisite:SOC 101 or PSY 110SOC 404 Deviant Behavior* (3)Studies the process by which deviants aresocially defined; critically examines devianceas a process of human interaction.Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 102.SOC 405 Sociology Seminar (1-3)Provides seminars, initiated by faculty, designedto investigate in detail specific issuesin the field of sociology or criminal justice.Selected contemporary issues within theseminar context may be open to the public.Prerequisites: permission of departmentchairperson and junior standing.SOC 407 Victimology (3)Analyzes and scientifically examines thevictim in the criminal justice system. ThisLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

252Course Descriptionsin-depth course requires the student toanalyze criminal and system victimization,restitution alternatives, sexual assault, spousalabuse, child maltreatment, elderly abuse,homicide, and victim’s rights legislation.Prerequisites: SOC 102, SOC 208, SOC312, or permission of advisor.SOC 408 Advanced Criminal JusticeManagement (3)Examines and analyzes the advanced criminaljustice administration from multipleperspectives. The course emphasizes theimportance of effective written guidelines,communication, budgeting, performanceappraisals, time management, communitypolicing, policy development, managing thedisciplinary process, media relations, totalquality management, as well as other criticalthinking issues facing the criminal justiceadministrator into the future. A variety ofviewpoints examining important elements ofadvanced police and corrections operationsand administration will be presented andthese positions will be critically comparedand contrasted. Prerequisites: SOC 102,SOC 306, or permission of advisor.SOC 410 Criminal Justice and theMass Media (3)This course will examine the relationshipsbetween crime, the criminal justice systemand the mass media in the United States.Students will explore media images of crimeand the impact of media portrayals of criminalactivities on society and the criminaljustice system. Topics discussed and analyzedwill include violence in news and entertainmentprogramming and the history,extent, content and social impact of violentmaterials and media coverage of crime onindividuals, groups, and public policy.SOC 412 Human Sexuality in SocialContext* (3)Studies cross-cultural and2009-10historical view of sexuality from ancienttimes to the present focusing on agents ofsocial change and the impact of Christianreligious traditions. Examines modernsocial issues associated with sexualityincluding gender, AIDS, pornography,sexual orientation, contraceptive use andmisuse, rape, incest, sexual functioning anddysfunction, adolescent sexual behavior,and the impact of changing sexual practicesand attitudes on the family. Prerequisite:SOC 101.SOC 413 Practice Oriented Research* (3)This course examines the basic principlesand techniques of organizing and conductingsocial research. Qualitative and quantitativemethodologies are presented. Ethicalstandards of scientific inquiry are emphasizedas related to the impact of research ondiverse and at-risk populations. Studentsare expected to gain knowledge in researchas a method of evaluation of practice. Prerequisites:SWK 111, MTH 212 or permissionof advisor. Crosslisted with SWK 413.SOC 414 Understanding and CounteringTerrorism (3)This course will examine the evolution ofterrorism in the United States and othercountries and will focus on types of terrorism,terrorism ideology, profiles of terrorists,tactics used by those who engage interrorism and preventative and counter terroristmeasures employed by governmentsand law enforcement agencies. Prerequisite:SOC 102 or consent of Criminal JusticeProgram Director.SOC 420 Poverty and Justice Issues* (3)Examines theories, definitions, and measurementof poverty and implications ofrecent research on the poor; considers socialconsequences and strategies to combat poverty.Prerequisite: SOC 101.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions253SOC 421 Population and Society (3)The course includes an in-depth study ofsocial and demographic principles related topopulation change. The social and culturalconsequences of changes in fertility, mortality,and migration will be examined alongwith the historical and current nationalpopulation issues, policies, and programs.SOC 435 Internship: Sociology/Criminal Justice (1-6)The internship provides upper-divisionstudents with field experience or a researchproject related to their majors. The courseis open only to Junior and Senior levelSociology and Criminal Justice majors.Prerequisites: Junior or Senior level standing,permission of program director, andcompletion of the waiver process.SOC 436 Sociology Capstone (2)Provides students with the opportunity toengage in a culminating experience in whichthey use critical thinking skills to analyze,integrate, and synthesize the knowledgegained in their major program of study. Studentswill apply that knowledge and criticalthinking skills to the exploration of contemporaryissues and discipline-related concerns/problems.Prerequsite: Completion ofSociology major coursework or permissionof department chairperson.SOC 437 Criminal Justice Capstone (2)Provides students with the opportunityto engage in a culminating experiencein which they use critical thinking skillsto analyze, integrate, and synthesize theknowledge gained in their major programof study. Students will apply that knowledgeand critical thinking skills to the explorationof issues and concerns/problemsof the profession. Prerequsite: Completionof Criminal Justice major coursework orpermission of Criminal Justice Director.SOC 441 Seminar: Violence andIntimate Relationships (3)Offers an exploration of the topic of violencein intimate relationships within asociological perspective including spouseabuse, child abuse, various forms of sexualabuse, elder abuse, dating violence andrape. Introduces the multitude of theoreticalapproaches to intimate violence and examinesthe important predictors of intimateviolence identified by research. Investigateshow theory, research, and casual attributionsare intertwined in the formation ofpublic attitudes, criminal justice procedures,and public policy decisions.SOC 299/499 Topics in Sociology (1-4)Intended for advanced students in sociologyand criminal justice desiring to furtherpursue unlisted areas of study or concentratedstudy in an area of course work.Spanish (SPA)SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I (3)Introduces conversational Spanish throughthe basic skills of listening, speaking, reading,and writing. Presents basic grammarand Hispanic culture.SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II (3)Continues conversational Spanish study.Prerequisite: SPA 101.SPA 105 Spanish for Health CareWorkers (1)Merges grammar and health care vocabularyin various medical contexts to facilitatethe acquisition of the basic skills of listening,reading, writing, and speaking.SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I* (3)Completes grammar essentials and furtherdevelops audio-lingual skills with emphasison speaking, reading, writing, and HispanicLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

254Course Descriptionsculture. Prerequisites: SPA 101, SPA 102 orequivalent.SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II* (3)Presents an advanced approach to grammarstudy and audio-lingual skills. Prerequisite:SPA 201.Theological Studies (THS)Choosing courses to fulfill General EducationRequirements: Generally, one’s firstcourse should be chosen from the 100-200level courses. Subsequent courses may bechosen from appropriate 300-400 levelcourses.THS 101 Introduction to ReligiousStudies* (3)Assists students in recognizing the religiousdimension of their own and others’ experience,helping them to appreciate the valueand role of religion in human life. Further,the course examines the various ways inwhich religious experience has been evoked,expressed, and evaluated. The personal,social, and moral implications of religiousexperience are explored as well.THS 211 History of Christianity:Origins to the Renaissance* (3)Studies the development of the Christianmovement from its Jewish roots to the timeof the Renaissance.THS 212 History of Christianity:Reformation to the Present* (3)Studies the development of the Christianmovement from the initial stirrings of theProtestant Reformation to the present.THS 218 Celebrating theSacraments* (3)Examines the nature of sacramentality andreligious experience, the development ofsacramental theology, the sevenfold structureof the Catholic approach to the sacraments,the Catholic rites for the celebrationof the sacraments, and the concept of graceand sacrament. (Recommended for Catholicstudents).THS 220 Introduction to the OldTestament* (3)Studies the Old Testament with attentionto its salvation history, text, context, canon,and themes; the history of the developmentof Israel as the people of God and thedemography of Palestine. Attention givento contemporary principles of biblical interpretation,biblical criticism, inspiration,and revelation.THS 221 Introduction to theNew Testament* (3)Presents an introductory study of the NewTestament Books, with emphasis on theteachings about the person of Jesus and thecommunity he founded, and the place oflaw, grace, faith, and hope in Christian life.Attention given to contemporary principlesof biblical interpretation, biblical criticism,inspiration, and revelation.THS 232 Theology of Marriage* (3)Develops a theology of Christian marriagebased on insights drawn from the Judeo-Christian tradition, the realities of humanrelationships, human sexuality and Christianspirituality.THS 235 Survey of Catholic Belief* (3)Presents an overview of contemporaryCatholic belief. This course includes considerationof the nature of faith, the doctrineof the Trinity, creation, sin, incarnation,redemption, church, and the last things.(Recommended for Catholic students).2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions255THS 244 Great Religions of the East* (3)Surveys the great historical religions of theeast, including Buddhism, Hinduism andTaoism.THS 246 Great Religions of theWest* (3)Surveys the great historical religions of thewest, including Judaism, Christianity andIslam.THS 265 Christian Ethics* (3)Examines the principles of moral theologyand their application to contemporaryissues, e.g., economic and social justice,war and peace, sexuality, reproductive andmedical issues.THS 299 Topics in Theological Studies*(1-4)Presents topics of particular interest to thebeginning student in theological studies.This course may be initiated by a student,an instructor, or the department chairperson.Such courses require the permission ofthe department chairperson.THS 312 Jesus, The Christ* (3)Analyzes the person and role of Jesus ofNazareth as he is portrayed in the NewTestament, as developed in the early churchcouncils, and as seen in contemporaryChristology.THS 316 The Shape and Mission of theChurch* (3)Studies the origins, development, and missionof the church. Special attention will begiven to the Vatican II vision and variouscontemporary models of the church.THS 320 The Torah* (3)Presents an in-depth examination of thefirst five books of the Old Testament withspecial attention to the development of theLaw for and by God’s people.THS 322 The Prophets* (3)Reflects on the biblical notion of prophecy;includes a practical application andthematic analysis of the Major and MinorProphets seen in their historical setting andutilizing the most recent discoveries of biblicalexegesis.THS 326 The Epistles of Saint Paul* (3)Studies the letters and apostolic ministry ofSaint Paul with a consideration of the basicPauline concepts of faith, law, love, freedom,the Spirit, and community.THS 328 Wisdom Literature, Psalms andWritings* (3)Includes a thorough examination of theWisdom books, the Psalms, and the miscellaneouswritings of the Old Testament(excludes Torah and prophetic writings).Special attention will be given to the literary,cultural, and historical aspects of thisliterature.THS 333 Moral and SpiritualDevelopment* (3)Focuses on development through the lifestages of moral thinking and faith to adultmaturity, with attention to theories of suchwriters as Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Fowler,and Gilligan. Prerequisite: PSY 110.THS 340 The Gospels* (3)Explores in-depth the four New TestamentGospels including their historical, political,cultural, social, and religious contexts.Special attention will be given to the originand inter-relationships of the Gospels andthe communities to whom the Gospels areaddressed. Finally, the course will probe themeaning of the Gospels for contemporarybelievers.THS 350 Women-Centered Topics inReligious Studies* (3)Explores women-centered concerns touch-Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

256Course Descriptionsing upon the Bible, spirituality, Christianhistory, world religions, and/or modernchurch issues.THS 373 History of ChristianSpirituality* (3)A survey of the development of Christianspirituality as articulated by select spiritualwriters, e.g., Benedict, Bonaventure, Julianof Norwich, Ignatius of Loyola, Teresa ofAvila, John of the Cross, and ThomasMerton. Focuses on the essential elementsof Christian spirituality.THS 433 Suffering, Healing, Dying* (3)Looks at the human condition and theresponse of Christian faith. Examines howthe Christian confronts questions of ultimatemeaning.THS 480 Senior Integrative Seminar* (3)Provides students with the opportunity todemonstrate mastery of the DepartmentalLearning Outcomes through the explorationof a selected topic in Theological Studies.It culminates in the writing of a majorpaper and a public presentation. Prerequisites:24 credits in the major and Seniorstanding.THS 499 Topics in TheologicalStudies* (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest to theadvanced student in theological studies.This course may be initiated by a student,an instructor, or the department chairperson.Such courses require the approval ofthe department chairperson.THS 435 Peace, Justice, andForgiveness* (3)Studies Christian principles and movementsthat attempt to promote peace,justice, and forgiveness in past and presentglobal circumstances. As part of the explorationof these issues the course includes aservice learning component.THS 443 Christianity in Art* (3)Studies the influences of Christianity onthe development of Western art from theearly Christian era to the present. Emphasizesthe visual transmission of the Christianmessage, especially through symbolism.Crosslisted with ART 443.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

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258Graduate SchoolMission StatementThe Graduate School of Lourdes College serves men and women by providingspecialized learning opportunities that build upon the foundations laid bybaccalaureate education. Graduate studies are designed to enhance bothknowledge and expertise in specific academic disciplines and particularareas of professional practice.This unified approach to learning underscores the interrelatedness of allknowledge and the interconnectedness of all peoples, influencing each aspectof the academic life with opportunities to integrate their deepest moralconvictions with their intellectual and social interests and professionalcareers. It challenges students to develop a personal philosophy, preparingthem for continuing and effective service to family, church and a globalsociety. Believing in the education of the whole person, Lourdes seeks to equipstudents for the world of work by providing graduate education. The Collegerecognizes that development of a person’s total potential requires lifelonglearning; hence, the College encourages students to make the search for trutha continuing quest.Graduate Student Policies & ProceduresPOLICIES AND PROCEDURES SPECIFIC TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOLARE INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION OF THE LOURDES COLLEGEACADEMIC CATALOG. IN THE ABSENCE OF A WRITTEN GRADUATESCHOOL POLICY, THE SCHOOL DEFERS TO THE POLICIES ANDPROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY LOURDES COLLEGE.Regular AdmissionApplicants seeking admission to the Graduate School must:• Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.• Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 scale) orGRE general test score of 35th percentile or higher that is less than 5 years old.• Submit a completed graduate application for admission and a current résumé.• Pay a $25 non-refundable application fee good for one calendar year from thetime of application.• Write a statement of purpose about 250 words in length addressing thepurpose for enrolling in graduate studies at Lourdes College as illustrated bythree major benefits the applicant hopes to gain from the experience.• List the names, positions and phone numbers of three individuals who will2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School259be writing letters of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf. If the applicantcompleted a baccalaureate degree within the past five years, one of theseshould be an academic reference who can focus on the potential for success ingraduate level coursework.• Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities previouslyattended.• Meet all additional requirements of the program to which the applicant isapplying.Conditional AdmissionApplicants not meeting the regular admission standards may be admittedconditionally with the approval of the appropriate program director. Conditionaladmission requires a student to earn a grade of B or higher in each of the first twograduate courses taken. Students who do not obtain grades of B (3.0) or higher aresubject to dismissal.Visiting Non-Degree AdmissionIndividuals desiring to take a graduate-level course for professional developmentmay apply for visiting non-degree status. A visiting non-degree student must firsthave the permission of the appropriate program director to take a graduate course.If permission is granted, the student will then be enrolled for the course at thecurrent graduate tuition rate. If the student desires to take an additional course,permission must again be granted by the appropriate program director.A visiting non-degree student may only enter a graduate degree program if acceptedthrough the application process for regular admission. Courses taken as a nondegreestudent, when deemed appropriate for the program, may be applied to adegree upon regular admission.Applicants seeking visiting non-degree admission to the Graduate School must:• Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.• Submit a completed graduate application for admission.• Pay a $25 non-refundable application fee good for one calendar year fromthe time of application.Cohort PolicyA cohort is comprised of individuals pursuing the same degree program as a group.Cohort members follow the same curriculum and schedule. If a student mustwithdraw from a cohort, he or she cannot proceed in the program until space isavailable in a future cohort.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

260Graduate SchoolFixed TuitionTuition for each entering cohort is fixed for the duration of the program. Studentsdropping out of a cohort and re-entering at a later date will pay the current tuitionat the time of re-entry. The graduate tuition rate for the 2009- 2010 academic yearis $525.00 per credit hour.The tuition for a graduate student going directly (next available opportunity) froma certificate program to a degree program or a student completing a degree programand going directly (next available opportunity) on to a certificate program will beat the rate fixed when entering the first program. The student would have to beaccepted into the second program through the usual admissions process.Graduate Orientation ProgramAll new graduate students are required to complete an orientation program. Itspurpose is threefold:• To introduce students to Lourdes College and its Franciscan traditions,while helping them to understand how these values and beliefs areintegrated throughout the graduate program.• To educate students with regard to the various support services andresources available on campus designed to assist them on their way todegree completion.• To promote the formation of community and team building that willenhance their cohort experiences, as well as their professional lives.Transfer CreditThe acceptance of transfer graduate credit is at the discretion of the departmentoffering the degree. Up to six hours of graduate credit may be transferred fromanother regionally accredited institution if:• The credits earned carry a grade of B (3.0) or higher.• The credits have been earned within the last five years.• The credits were not applied to another degree.• The credits meet the requirements of the applicant’s desired program.No letter grade will appear on the student’s transcript nor will the grade becalculated in the student’s grade point average.Financial Aid for Graduate StudentsLourdes College graduate students may be eligible to receive Federal StaffordStudent Loans. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School261The Federal Stafford Student Loan Programs are available to graduate students whoare enrolled in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate and enrolled asat least half-time students.• Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan: The Federal Stafford Subsidized Loanis awarded based on financial need. While students attend college, theFederal government pays interest on the loan. Repayment begins sixmonths after a student graduates, leaves school, or drops belowhalf-time enrollment. The graduate student loan maximum is $8,500per year.• Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan: The Federal Stafford UnsubsidizedStafford Loan does not require demonstrated financial need. Underthis program, students are charged interest while attending college.Students may pay the interest or delay interest payments until they beginrepayment of the principle. Students who choose to pay the interestwhile attending at least half-time must contact their lender to makepayment arrangements. Repayment of the principle begins six monthsafter the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-timeenrollment. This loan may not exceed $12,000 per year.Satisfactory Academic Progress to be Eligiblefor Financial Aid• A student may not have a G.P.A. of below 3.0*.• A student must satisfactorily complete 67% of the courses attempted.(Courses are not satisfactorily completed if a grade of D, F, I, U, Dr, Au,or WD is assigned)• The maximum number of credit hours a student may attempt and beconsidered eligible for financial aid is 50 hours or 150% of the credithours required for graduation.*Graduate students who do not meet the minimum grade point averagerequirements listed above but whose academic department verifies that they maycontinue enrollment will be considered to be meeting the minimum cumulativegrade point average requirements of this policy.These standards meet or exceed minimum DOE SAP Standards. As such, a studentwill be terminated from the Lourdes College Graduate School before reaching theDOE minimum SAP standards.In exceptional circumstances, the Director of Financial Aid may reinstate a student’sfederal aid or extend the period for which a student may receive aid. If approved bythe Director, a status of continuing probation may allow the student to continue toreceive aid.• Students must appeal for a reinstatement of federal financial aid, inwriting, and receive an approval of the appeal prior to the start of thesemester for which the student wishes to use the federal financial aid.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

262Graduate SchoolIn addition, students may regain eligibility for federal financial aid. Students alwayshave the right to appeal. Students may otherwise regain eligibility as follows:• A student who lost eligibility based on a cumulative grade point averagebelow 3.0 must raise his/her cumulative grade point average to at least 3.0without the use of federal funds.• A student who failed to achieve the minimum completion rate for his/hercredit hours attempted would be required to complete courses withoutthe use of federal funds until he/she has achieved the minimumcompletion rate required for his/her attempted credit hours.• A student may regain eligibility by satisfactorily completing at leastone semester (or its equivalent) of collegiate coursework at anotheraccredited institution of higher learning and then submitting a writtenappeal to the Financial Aid Office.Graduate School Learning Goals• Engage in meaningful graduate-level scholarly activities appropriate fortheir discipline.• Communicate effectively in oral and written form commensurate with thediscourse of their discipline.• Integrate Franciscan values and beliefs within a discipline-basedframework.• Exhibit the professional development, work, practices, and disposition oflife long learners.• Serve as leaders with a commitment to social responsibility, diversity, andstandards of their professions/disciplines.Each graduate program provides varied, rigorous learning opportunities throughwhich students achieve discipline-based learning outcomes aligned with the fiveGraduate School goals.Grading PolicyGraduate courses are designated as letter graded or as Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory(U) graded. The grading procedure for graduate courses is established by theinstructor of each course. It is the policy of the Graduate School that instructorsnotify students during the first class meeting of the procedure used for determininggrades. At the end of the semester, instructors submit grades to indicate thequality of students’ work in a course. Semester and cumulative grade pointaverages (G.P.A.) are computed at the end of each semester. Credits accepted fromother institutions as part of the student’s program are transferred to the student’spermanent record without grades or quality points. Quality points for each semesterof credit are assigned according to the following system.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School263Grade Quality Points per HourA Superior quality 4.00B High quality 3.00C Fair quality 2.00D Poor quality 1.00F Failing 0.00FA Failure due to lack of attendance 0.00SUSPUPNCIAUWSatisfactory (credit but no effect on G.P.A.)Unsatisfactory (no credit earned, no effect on G.P.A.)Satisfactory ProgressUnsatisfactory ProgressNon CreditIncompleteAudit (no credit earned)Withdrawn (official withdrawal from course by student)The grade of I (Incomplete) is given to students at the end of a semester after theyhave made arrangements with the instructor to complete the work of the course.Assignment of the grade of I may be given only when a substantial portion of thework in a course has been satisfactorily completed. No student has a right to thisgrade, and it is given only at the discretion of the instructor. An I grade that is notconverted to another grade before the end of the next semester (summer sessionexcluded) becomes an F (or U, if an S/U course). Students are not permitted towithdraw from any course for which an I grade has been issued. Under extenuatingcircumstances, the instructor or program director, before the end of the nextsemester, may request the Dean of the Graduate School extend the period of timeallowed to complete the work. In the event the student does not complete therequired course work by the end of the extended period of time the grade becomesan F (or U, if an S/U course).Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

264Graduate SchoolThe grade of SP (Satisfactory Progress) or UP (Unsatisfactory Progress) is givenfor a Capstone Course which is not completed within the semester of originalenrollment. When the instructor submits the final grade for the course, the gradewill replace the SP or SU grade. In the event the student does not complete theCapstone Course within three additional semesters, the SP or UP grade will bechanged to a U grade.The grade of NC (Non-Credit) is given to students in the non-credit CapstoneContinuation Courses.Student in Good StandingTo remain in good standing in a graduate program and to graduate, a student mustmaintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Only graduate courses withgrades of C (2.0) or higher can be used to fulfill degree requirements. No more thantwo graduate course grades of C (2.0) can be used to fulfill degree requirements.Additional requirements for being a student in good standing are determined by thedepartment offering the degree program.Repeat Course PolicyGraduate students may repeat any graduate course in which a grade of less than B(3.0) is earned, including withdrawal (W) grades. They may not repeat any coursemore than once. No more than two graduate courses in a graduate degree programcan be repeated. Students who repeat a course will receive only the credit andquality points from the most recent registration. The grade first earned will remainon the record.Leave of Absence PolicyA student admitted into a graduate degree program is expected to remain incontinuous enrollment. However, circumstances may arise that could justify aninterruption in graduate study. Reasons may include health problems, financialhardship, family responsibilities, call to active military duty, and other compellingpersonal reasons. A student wishing to apply for a Leave of Absence must first meetwith the appropriate program director to inform him/her of the intent, the reasonsfor requesting a leave, and the expected duration. A student receiving financialaid should also consult with the Student Financial Aid Office. The student mustthen submit a letter of request for a Leave of Absence to the Dean of the GraduateSchool. The letter from the student must contain the reasons for the request andthe duration requested. A Leave of Absence may be granted for up to 3 semesters(including summer semester). An extension of up to 3 additional semesters may begranted at the student’s request. Substantial justifications will be required to obtainan extension. A student cannot proceed in the program until space is availablein an ongoing cohort. A student returning from an approved Leave of Absencewill continue to pay his/her initial tuition rate. If a student is not granted a Leaveof Absence or does not make arrangements to return to the graduate programat the end of an approved Leave of Absence, his or her degree candidacy will be2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School265terminated. A terminated student wishing to reenter the program would be requiredto reapply for admission. If readmitted the tuition would be equal to the rate beingcharged to currently entering graduate students.If withdrawal is during a semester and the student has earned a C or better atthe time of withdrawal, a grade of W is recorded. If the student is below a C atwithdrawal time, a grade of F or U is recorded.The time spent on a Leave of Absence does not extend the time to completionrequirement of five years after matriculation.Withdrawal From a Course or ProgramTo withdraw from a course/program, a student must submit notification in writingto the appropriate graduate program director and the Graduate School. Withdrawalfrom courses may be requested through the Monday two weeks prior to the endof the course session. Forms are available from the Graduate School. To receive atuition refund, the withdrawal must be submitted to the Graduate School prior tothe “freeze date.”Academic Probation and Dismissal for GradesA student will be placed on academic probation for one semester (summer sessionexcluded) if the cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0. Academic probationbegins with notification from the Dean of the Graduate School. A student placedon academic probation must bring the G.P.A. up to the required 3.0 minimumduring the probationary period. A student on academic probation should consultwith the appropriate program advisor.A student who has demonstrated improvement in academic standing duringthe probationary period but has not met the minimum requirement may, uponrecommendation of the program advisor, request a probation extension for anadditional semester. Forms are available from the Graduate School. Failure toachieve the minimum standards of academic progress at the end of two consecutivesemesters, including summer, will result in dismissal.Grade Grievance PolicyThe grade filed with the Registrar is a part of the official records of Lourdes College.It is only subject to review when 1) a procedural error has been discovered incalculation or recording of a grade, or 2) there is a basis or need for an academicreevaluation. If the graduate student believes the instructor has acted ina prejudicial or unethical manner the student must file a Non-academicGrievance as described in the Lourdes College Student Handbook.If a graduate student wishes to have a grade reconsidered, the student must meetwith the instructor and attempt to resolve the difference. In no case will a grade berevised in accordance with criteria other than those applied to all students in theclass. If the instructor agrees that an error in the calculation or recording of theLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

266Graduate Schoolgrade was made, or agrees to assign a different grade after reevaluation, this will becommunicated to the Registrar’s Office on a “Change of Grade” form.In general, it is expected that differences will be resolved by the student and theinstructor. However, if no resolution can be reached with the instructor, the studentmay initiate a formal grievance by completing an Academic Grievance Trackingform and having it signed by the instructor. The Academic Grievance Tracking formmust be presented and signed at each of the subsequent selected appeal steps. Thegrievance procedure must be initiated by the end of the seventh week of the springsemester for grades received during fall semester, and by the end of the seventhweek of fall semester for grades received during the spring or summer semester. Thestudent must appeal by duplicate submission in writing to the Program Directorand the Graduate Dean stating the basis of the appeal. If the instructor is theProgram Director, the student’s written appeal must go directly to the AcademicDean. The Program Director shall meet separately with the student and theinstructor within 15 working days. The Program Director shall respond within 5working days.If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student must within10 working days after being notified in writing by Program Director, request inwriting to meet with the student’s Academic Dean stating the basis of the appeal.The Academic Dean shall meet separately with the student and the instructorwithin 15 working days. The Academic Dean shall respond within 5 working days.If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student mustwithin 10 working days after being notified in writing by the Academic Dean,request in writing to meet with the Graduate Dean. The Graduate Dean shallmeet separately with the student and the instructor within 15 working days. TheGraduate Dean may choose to appoint a Grade Grievance Review Committee toseparately meet with the student and the instructor. The Committee shall make awritten recommendation to the Graduate Dean. The decision of the Graduate Deanshall be rendered in writing within 5 working days. If the Graduate Dean and theinstructor cannot agree on the appropriate grade, the Graduate Dean may assign agrade of Satisfactory (S). The decision of the Graduate Dean shall be final.If because of unforeseen circumstances the above timelines cannot be met byLourdes College personnel, the student will be notified if there are any necessarydelays. If because of unforeseen circumstances the above timelines cannot be met bythe student, the student must contact the Graduate School to apply for an extensionbefore the deadline. Once the student’s deadline has lapsed at any step of theprocess without the student taking the next step, the appeal is considered officiallywithdrawn by the student.Academic HonestyA mission of Lourdes College is to engage students in an “honest and dynamicsearch for truth.” Academic honesty is a hallmark of such a quest. Accordingly,students are expected and encouraged to engage in all aspects of their academic2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School267studies in an honest and ethical manner. Should instances of academic dishonestyarise; the following policies and procedures will be in force.I. Definition: Academic dishonesty is unethical behavior, which in any wayviolates the standards of scholarly conduct or is knowingly or intentionally helpinganother violate any part of this policy. It includes such behaviors as cheating onassignments or examinations, misappropriating library materials, destroying ofor tampering with computer files, or plagiarizing. Plagiarism is the failure to givecredit for the material from other sources. It includes, but is not limited to:• Copying of passages, either verbatim or nearly verbatim, with no directacknowledgment of the source.• Making a few superficial changes in the text instead of quoting a passagedirectly and including appropriate citation of source(s).• Paraphrasing a quotation from another source.• Submitting the same written work to meet the requirements for more than onecourse without prior approval.• Participating in plagiarism by providing another with written work with theknowledge that the work will be plagiarized.II. Disciplinary Sanctions: Faculty members who suspect a student of academicdishonesty may resolve the problem directly with the student. In cases whereculpability is substantiated or admitted, the sanction may include failure forthe work in question, failure of the course, or with approval of the Dean of theGraduate School, other sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal fromthe graduate school. When a student is sanctioned, the faculty member must reportthe incident in writing to the Program Director. A copy of the report will be sent tothe Academic Dean and the Dean of the Graduate School.III. Appeals Procedure: The student has five working days after notification ofthe sanction to appeal to the instructor. The instructor has five working days torender a decision on the appeal. If unsatisfied, the student has five working daysafter notification of the instructor’s decision to appeal the sanction to the ProgramDirector. If the instructor is the Program Director, the student’s written appeal mustgo directly to the Academic Dean. The Program Director has five working days torender a decision on the appeal. If still unsatisfied, the student has five working daysafter the notification of the Program Director’s decision to appeal the sanction tothe Academic Dean. The Dean has five working days to render a decision. If stillunsatisfied, the student has five working days after the notification of the AcademicDean’s decision to appeal the sanction to the Dean of the Graduate School. TheDean of the Graduate School has five working days to render a decision, which isfinal. All steps of the appeal and resolutions must be in writing. If any deadline fora decision on the appeal is unmet, with the exception of that by the Dean of theGraduate School, the student may make the appeal to the next person in the process.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

268Graduate SchoolTime to DegreeStudents have five years in which to complete their master’s degree.Graduation PoliciesLourdes College holds commencement once a year in May. Students completingall requirements in the fall, summer, or spring semesters may participate inthe ceremony. Students receiving degrees are encouraged to participate in thecommencement exercises. Each candidate is assessed a graduation fee for expenses,regardless of participation.The completion of all academic and administrative requirements is theresponsibility of the students. Only students who have met all requirements will bepermitted to participate in graduation ceremonies. Degree requirements include:• Completion of all required courses in the program curriculum with aminimum 3.00 G.P.A. Only courses with grades of C (2.0) or higher can beused to fulfill degree requirements. No more than two course grades of C (2.0)can be used to fulfill degree requirements.• All financial obligations must be paid.• Completion of graduate program evaluation form.• The Application for Commencement form must be filed with theRegistrar’s Office.• A paid graduation fee of $135.TranscriptsRequests to have academic transcripts sent to a third party must be in writing tothe Office of the Registrar and must include the student’s signature. Under nocircumstances will a transcript, or a copy of a transcript of work taken at anotherinstitution, be released by Lourdes College. Students should contact each schoolattended for copies of official records at that institution.Institutional Review Board (IRB)Federal law requires that any project, survey or thesis involving the use of humansubjects for data collection must be approved by the Institutional Review Board(IRB) before the beginning of the study. Students engaged in research must firstreceive approval from their Research Mentor and then submit their project to theIRB for review and approval.Student Services PoliciesStudents must acquire an identification card. A valid student ID is required to checkmaterial out of the Duns Scotus Library in St. Clare Hall, to access OhioLink andto use the WIN Center. Students must register their vehicles and park in designatedareas. ID Cards and parking stickers can be obtained at the Welcome Center.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School269Resources and Support ServicesSupporting resources and academic services assure an appropriate learningenvironment for graduate students. The Duns Scotus Library offers journal accessto OhioLink databases and the print resources available on campus. The Sr. CabriniWarpeha WIN Center offers access to Internet research, computers and printers,tutoring, research and writing support.General Student Life QuestionsFor questions relating to Lourdes College student life as a whole, see the StudentHandbook, which is easily accessed from the Lourdes College web site. A copy canbe obtained from the Admissions Office.For questions relating to a specific graduate program, see the Director of theprogram.Master of EducationMISSION: To serve teachers by providing specialized learning opportunitiesthat address the professional development needs of today’s teachers. Theprogram is committed to providing quality professional developmentexperiences for teachers in order to assist them in updating their knowledgeand skills.The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program was created to provide learningopportunities that address the professional development needs of today’s educators.By design, the program leads to the advancement of knowledge and instructionalskills that provide the foundation for quality classroom instruction.In addition to the Graduate School Learning Goals, it is our expectation thatteachers who successfully complete the program will demonstrate proficiency on thefollowing outcomes:• Emphasizing developmentally appropriate teaching practices and learningstrategies that recognize all students as unique gifts from God, M.Ed. graduateswill demonstrate an understanding of the latest theories regarding learning,curriculum and instruction and will be able to apply theoretical constructs,curriculum and teaching strategies that promote learning for all students.• Promoting the Franciscan values of learning, reverence, and service, M.Ed.graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural and legalissues that impact education and responsive approaches to such issues,emphasizing the Franciscan values of learning, reverence, and service.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

270Graduate School• Promoting the use of a variety of innovative research-based instructionalpractices that incorporate the use of technology to support student learning,M.Ed. graduates will identify capabilities and limitations of current andemerging technology resources and assess the potential of these resources toaddress personal, lifelong, and educational (workplace) needs.• Valuing and respecting the diversity of individuals to provide inclusiveand responsive education, M.Ed. graduates will demonstrate proficiency in thespecific knowledge base, dispositions, and performance indicators which formthe conceptual/endorsement area.• Integrating liberal arts education and professional education that includesmeaningful and intensive field experiences, M.Ed. graduates will integrate andapply coursework in a culminating field-based research project.• Promoting reflective and efficacious practitioners engaged in their ownprofessional development and personal growth, M.Ed. graduates willdemonstrate proficiency in specific emphasis areas and reflective assessmentability by developing, presenting, and defending a professional developmentportfolio.PoliciesAdmissionStudents seeking admission to the Master of Education degree programs mustinitially fulfill the requirements to the Graduate School. Additional M.Ed.admission requirements include:• A valid teaching certificate/license.• At least one (1) full year teaching in a K-12 setting.• A satisfactory interview with the M.Ed. Program Director.Program Completion RequirementsEach master degree candidate must successfully complete the following prior tograduation:• All Ohio and Lourdes College graduation requirements.• A Portfolio that displays the knowledge learned while pursuing the degree atLourdes College (traditional or electronic).• An action research/field-based project.• A presentation of the research project and portfolio to a selected facultyadvisor.Transfer of CreditUp to six (6) hours of credit may be transferred for strand courses only (seeGraduate Transfer Policies).2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School271Master of Education Degree withEmphasis in Computer/TechnologyThe Master of Education degree with an emphasis in computer/technology isdesigned for classroom teachers (grades K-12) who wish to upgrade their knowledgeand skills using technology to enhance learning within their classrooms.Satisfactory completion (with a grade of B or better) of EDU 501 or its courseequivalent from another institution or a computer/technology skills test is aprerequisite to admission to the master of education degree program with anemphasis in computer/technology.• The curriculum is designed on contemporary research and practices.• The program is designed using the standards of the International Society forTechnology in Education (ISTE).Core CoursesSemester HoursEDU 610 Learning Theory and Instruction 3EDU 611 Social, Cultural and Legal Issues in Education 3EDU 612 Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction 3EDU 613 Current and Emerging Technologies in Education 3EDU 620 Action Research Project Design 3EDU 621 Action Research Project 3Strand CoursesEDU 622 Multimedia for Educational Integration 3EDU 623 Systematic Design for Effective Instruction 3EDU 624 Web-based Instruction 3EDU 625 Media Literacy 3EDU 626 Technology Management in Schools 3Total 33Master of Education Degree inTeaching and CurriculumThe Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum is designed forclassroom teachers (grades K-12) providing specialized and coordinated learningopportunities for teachers who are faced daily with the realities of today’s world asreflected in their classrooms, their schools, and their communities.• The program provides quality, relevant, coordinated, and enrichingprofessional development experiences to advance, enhance, and update theknowledge and skills of teachers.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

272Graduate School• Teachers who complete the program will be able to advance, enhance,and update the knowledge and skills of their students and the learningcommunities in which they work and serve.Core CoursesSemester HoursEDU 610 Learning Theory and Instruction 3EDU 611 Social, Cultural and Legal Issues in Education 3EDU 612 Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction 3EDU 613 Current and Emerging Technologies in Education 3EDU 620 Action Research Project Design 3EDU 621 Action Research Project 3Strand CoursesEDU 630 Evolving Instructional Strategies 3EDU 631 Multiple Approaches to Assessment 3EDU 632 Accommodating Diversity in the Classroom 3EDU 633The Teacher’s Leadership Role in Curriculumand Professional Development 3EDU 634 Reflection in Professional Teaching Practice 3Total 33Master of Education Degree withEndorsement in ReadingThe Master of Education degree with the P-12 Endorsement in Reading is designedfor teachers wishing to become more expert in the teaching of reading both inclassroom and resource settings. Graduates must pass the Introduction to theTeaching of Reading Praxis II Specialty Test to be eligible for a P-12 Ohio ReadingEndorsement. This endorsement program requires 100 clinical hours. To meet thisrequirement, classes are taught on Saturdays.• The program provides quality, relevant, coordinated, and enrichingprofessional development experiences to advance, enhance, and update theknowledge and skills of teachers in the areas of curriculum and literacy studies.• Teachers who complete the program will be able to advance, enhance,and update the knowledge and literacy skills of their students and the learningcommunities in which they work and serve.Core CoursesSemester HoursEDU 610 Learning Theory and Instruction 3EDU 611 Social, Cultural and Legal Issues in Education 3EDU 612 Current Trends in Curriculum and Instruction 3EDU 613 Current and Emerging Technologies in Education 32009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School273EDU 620 Action Research Project Design 3EDU 621 Action Research Project 3Strand CoursesEDU 640 Literacy Foundations and Strategies 3EDU 641 Phonics and Applied Word Study 3EDU 642 Reading and Writing in the P-12 Classroom 3EDU 643 Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, and 3InterventionEDU 644 Practicum: Professionalism in Clinical 3Literacy PracticeState of Ohio Endorsement in Reading (P-12Reading Endorsement Certificate Program)Lourdes College offers five literacy courses that qualify the educator for aState of Ohio Endorsement in Reading, P-12. In addition to completingthe courses listed below, candidates must pass the Introduction to the Teachingof Reading Praxis II Specialty Test to be eligible for a P-12 Ohio ReadingEndorsement. Those successfully completing these courses will receive acertificate from the College. This endorsement program requires 100 clinicalhours. To meet this requirement, classes are taught on Saturdays.The P-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate Program will meet several practicaland relevant goals.1. To provide teachers with the option of graduate coursework in readingand related literacy topics to either upgrade from the provisional to theprofessional license, or to renew their professional licenses.2. To meet the needs and interests of teachers seeking the P-12 readingendorsement on their standard teaching license or provisional orprofessional teaching license by providing the required graduate levelcoursework.The courses fulfilling the requirements for the endorsement certificate programare listed below:EDU 640 Literacy Foundations and Strategies 3EDU 641 Phonics and Applied Word Study 3EDU 642 Reading and Writing in the P-12 Classroom 3EDU 643 Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, and 3InterventionEDU 644 Practicum: Professionalism in Clinical 3Literacy PracticeLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

274Graduate SchoolCourse DescriptionsEDU 610 Learning Theory andInstruction (3)Covers various philosophies, aspects andmodels of academic and social learning.Emphasis will be placed upon such topicsas multiple intelligences, learning styles,teaching styles, critical thinking skills,brain-based learning and other instructionaltheories. Students will review and critiquegeneral learning theories, as well asinvestigate how people organize, encode,process, transform, utilize and articulateinformation presented in an instructionalenvironment.EDU 611 Social, Cultural, and LegalIssues in Education (3)Examines and explores K-12 educationas a social and cultural phenomenonand the implications of this perspectivefor schooling, multicultural education,educational development, and the processof teaching and learning. Students willreview, evaluate, critique and present in ascholarly manner the influences of political,legal, economic, and governmental variableson education. In addition, appropriateteacher/school responses will be explored.EDU 612 Current Trends in Curriculumand Instruction (3)Review of current trends in curriculumand instruction, which will include ananalysis of best practices based on currentresearch. Change process theories as theyrelate to educational institutions are alsocovered. Numerous strategies such as theappropriate use of inquiry based learning,problem solving based learning, cooperativelearning, and other effective pedagogy willbe incorporated into content lesson andunit design.EDU 613 Current and EmergingTechnologies in Education (3)Integrates practical uses of educationaltechnology with theoretical, philosophical,and ethical aspects of teaching andlearning through appropriate applicationof instructional design principles. Thiscourse provides entry level throughadvanced technology instruction inthe use of computers, multimediatechnologies, Internet curriculum planning,implementations, revisions, assessment,and computer-based portfolio assessment.Skills introduced in the first module will beintegrated with introductory instructionaldesign concepts and assessment andevaluation procedures to produce authenticexperiences across the K-12 curriculum.This course meets several of the technologyproficiency standards set forth by theInternational Society for Technologyin Education (ISTE) and the OhioDepartment of Education (ODE).EDU 620 Action ResearchProject Design (3)Provides students with the knowledge andskills to design an action research projectrelated to the area of degree specialization.The course will examine methods of researchin education, research design and will includequalitative and quantitative approaches.Students will learn the steps and protocolassociated with action research and will berequired to design an action research proposal.EDU 621 Action Research Project (3)Allows students to conduct research in aspecific, approved area of interest related totheir career and area of study. It providesthe opportunity for each student to design,implement, and evaluate their educationalresearch project.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School275EDU 622: Multimedia for EducationalIntegration (3)Provides both practical skills for students toincorporate technology into their personaleducational program and opportunitiesto design and develop computer-basedmultimedia instructional materials throughan in-depth examination of software,hardware, and media processes. EDU 622provides instruction from basic throughmore advanced computer technologiesto demonstrate that desktop publishing,multimedia, and webpage environments areessential tools for today’s teachers.EDU 623 Systematic Design forEffective Instruction (3)Addresses the principles and proceduresfor designing, developing and evaluatinginstruction using an instructional systemsapproach. This course investigateslearning theories, including multipleintelligences, situated learning, problembasedinstruction, and Bloom’s taxonomy.Students will research, explore, and applycurrent learning theory with technologyin order to design effective instructionin content areas to solve instructionalproblems.EDU 624 Web-based Instruction (3)Investigates telecommunication tools andresources for information sharing andretrieval. This course provides currentand emerging theories and applications ofweb page environments for educationalpurposes. Web environments will bestudied for their applications in education,including the development of a schoolwebsite and online units of instruction.EDU 625: Media Literacy (3)Introduces the vocabulary, concepts,media tools, and pedagogy for effectiveand appropriate meaning construction ofmedia. This course explores the divergenceand convergence of media, the acquisitionmodel of media education, and mediaeducation standards. EDU 625 alsoaddresses issues of diversity, cognitiveapprenticeship, interactive education,faculty needs, and appropriate studentlearning at a variety of levels.EDU 626: Technology Management inSchools (3)Explores hardware, software, networks,planning, staffing, budgets, and stafftraining in school districts, as well as theunderlying principles, goals, purpose,functions, issues, and challenges ofeducational technology.EDU 630 Evolving InstructionalStrategies (3)Provides an examination of the classroominstructional strategies and practicesidentified in research as the most effectivein improving student achievement andenhancing student learning. The emphasisis placed on those strategies and practicesover which the classroom teacher hasthe most control, including classroommanagement, the use of instructionalresources and technology, and discussionand questioning strategies.EDU 631 Multiple Approaches toAssessment (3)Lays the foundation for developing,analyzing and judging informal and formalassessment and the appropriateness ofits uses. The course includes instrumentconstruction for classroom-basedassessment, the development and useof rubrics to provide student feedback,and the conception and developmentof authentic and performance-basedassessments. Grading as feedback andfor decision-making is also examined.Statistical measurement necessary forinterpretation and application in dataLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

276Graduate Schooldriven decision-making for diagnostic,screening, and achievement and progresspurposes is considered.EDU 632 Accommodating Diversity inthe Classroom (3)Provides the foundation for understandingthe influence of socio-cultural aspects instudent and classroom learning contexts.The course includes instruction on thenature of differences and combinations ofcultural identities in classrooms. Studentswill examine instructional strategies thatenhance the nature of curriculum relative tothe lives of students.EDU 633 The Teacher’s LeadershipRole in Curriculum and ProfessionalDevelopment (3)Assists teachers to determine their leadershipqualities and to develop and implementa plan to strengthen them throughprofessional development. By focusing onsuch important leadership characteristics ascommunication and human relations skills,political frameworks, institutional structuralcultures, and explicit and implicit symbolicunderstandings, the teacher is betterprepared to become an effective changeagent in the educational setting.EDU 634 Reflection in ProfessionalTeaching Practice (3)Provides the opportunity to learn and practiceintentional reflection methods related toeffectiveness in teaching and in students’learning. Through individual and collegialactivities and practices, the teacher explorescareer stages of educators, and monitorsmetacognition and the changes it fosters.During the course, the teacher works with a“critical friend” to critique teaching videotapesof self, writes critical incident episodic logs,journals, problem solving using case studies,and participates in meaningful dialogue aboutprofessional teaching practice.2009-10EDU 640 Literacy Foundations andStrategies (3)Provides the knowledge base of thefoundations of reading and writinginstruction. Psychological, sociological,and linguistic foundations of readingand writing processes and instruction areincluded. Students will review and critiquereading research and history of reading.Students will explore language developmentand reading acquisition and the variationsrelated to culture and linguistic diversity.The major components of reading(phonemic awareness, word identificationand phonics, vocabulary and backgroundknowledge, fluency, comprehensionstrategies, and motivation) and how theyare integrated in fluent reading will beemphasized.EDU 641 Phonics and AppliedWord Study (3)Reviews contemporary research on phonicsinstruction and other word recognitionstrategies implemented in reading andwriting instruction. Illustrates theoriesand applications of instruction in phonics,spelling, and vocabulary acquisition,P-12. Develops the knowledgebase of themajor components of reading (phonemicawareness, word identification and phonics,vocabulary and background knowledge,fluency, comprehension strategies, andmotivation) and how they are integrated influent reading.EDU 642 Reading and Writing in theP-12 Classroom (3)Reviews a wide range of instructionalpractices, approaches, methods, andcurriculum materials to support readingand writing instruction including gradeand age appropriate instructional groupingoptions (individual, small-group, wholeclass,and computer based) as appropriatefor accomplishing given purposes.Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School277Students will explore a wide range ofinstructional practices, approaches, andmethods, including technology-basedpractices, for learners at differing stages ofdevelopment and from differing culturaland linguistic backgrounds as well as theuse of curriculum materials in effectivereading instruction for learners at differentstages of reading and writing developmentand from different cultural and linguisticbackgrounds.EDU 643 Literacy Assessment,Diagnosis, and Intervention (3)Reviews cause of reading and writingdifficulties, their diagnosis and correctionin grades P-12. Develops an understandingof current evaluative instruments, bothformal and informal using a wide range ofassessment tools and practices that rangefrom individual and group standardizedtests to individual and group informalclassroom assessment strategies, includingtechnology-based assessment tools. Allowsthe student to place P-12 students alonga developmental continuum and identifystudents’ proficiencies and difficulties.Finally, students will be able to useassessment information to plan, evaluate,and revise effective instruction that meetsthe needs of all students including thoseat different developmental stages andthose from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds. This course includes fieldbasedassignments and a clinical practicum.EDU 644 Practicum: Professionalism inClinical Literacy Practice (3)Is the capstone experience in the readingendorsement sequence. This courseprovides supervised experiences extendingthe development of professional methods ofassessing, teaching, and providing literacyintervention for children in clinical andresource settings. Emphasis is on the useassessment data and action plan from EDU643 to provide specific interventions for theassigned learner. In addition, opportunitiesare provided for students to engage invarious professional activities. This courseincludes a clinical practicum.Professional DevelopmentLourdes College offers educators quality professional development opportunities. ProfessionalDevelopment Courses (EDU 500 level) are graduate classes and can be used for relicensure(Ohio), certification renewal or upgrade (Michigan), and additional endorsements. Thesecourses are scheduled throughout the year and are generally held on the Lourdes Collegecampus in Sylvania or in schools.Participants desiring graduate credit must possess a valid or expired teaching license orcertificate and provide documentation of an appropriate baccalaureate degree.Participants interested in transferring the credits earned by taking Lourdes College 500-levelcourses to graduate degrees at other institutions should obtain approval from the institutionto which the credits will be transferred in advance of registration. EDU 500-level credits maynot be used to fulfill graduate program requirements at Lourdes College.Information regarding professional development course offerings is available by contactingthe Graduate School at 419-824-3517.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

278Graduate SchoolState of Ohio Elementary Generalist Endorsement(Elementary Endorsement Certificate Program)Lourdes College offers a nine-credit, three course certificate program at the500 level that qualifies the educator who holds the State of Ohio Pre-K3 EarlyChildhood License and who earns a score of 143 on the Praxis II Test: ElementaryEducation Content (10014) to receive an Elementary Generalist Grades 4-5Endorsement.The courses included in this sequence are:EDU 575 Pedagogy and Development in Young Adolescence (3)EDU 576: Content and Pedagogy: Mathematics and Science in Grades 4 and 5 (3)EDU 577: Concepts and Pedagogy: Social Studies and Language Arts in Grades 4and 5. (3)This Endorsement requires a passing score of 143 on the Praxis II Test: ElementaryEducation Content (10014).Course DescriptionsEDU 501 Introduction to Technologiesfor Educators (3)Educators develop practical skills forincorporating technologies into the currentcurriculum. The course provides instructionfrom basic through more advancedcomputer technologies.EDU 511 Innovative Methods forEducators (3)This course introduces and helps educatorsdevelop the nine basic structures thatcreate the “best practices” model known asInnovative Educators. The structures aresupported by current research on humanlearning. All practices are explicitly taught,modeled, discussed with peers and appliedto classroom experiences.EDU 531 Natural Science, Ecology &Education I (1)The S.A.V.E. Lecture series becomes thecontent-base from which new K-12 scienceinstructional units are designed. The courseoffers a lecture format for the S.A.V.E.lecture series, and seminar follow-up timein the field of curriculum instruction anddesign.EDU 532 Natural Science, Ecology &Education II (1)The S.A.V.E. lecture series provideseducators with practical skills forincorporating natural science and ecologyinto the educational curriculum as well asthe integration of instructional technologyinto the classroom.EDU 542 Best Practices in Teaching forLearning (2)This course provides the research supportfor classroom practices that enhancethe teaching and learning environment.Multiple aspects of the environment andinstruction are examined for their effects onlearning. Analysis of a personal classroomsetting using the criteria for best practicesand the development of an action plan formaking changes based on research and dataallow the educators to gain insight intoenhanced and informed practices.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School279EDU 562 The Art and Science ofMentoring (1)This course provides the research-base,knowledge, skills practice, and support forteachers serving as mentors for entry-yearteachers. Mentoring is assumed to be bothan art that offers creative opportunities anda science in that it has a research-base ofmethodologies that have been shown to beeffective in the entry-year teacher inductionand acculturation process.EDU 563 Pathwise Level I (1)This course is designed to provide theframework for the four PATHWISEdomains and 19 criteria and ways theyrelate to K-12 education. The courseprepares educators to become PATHWISEmentors for student teachers and entry-yearteachers. This course provides practicalskills in using the Ohio PATHWISE Modelwithin curriculum development, delivery,and assessment.EDU 575 Pedagogy and Development inYoung Adolescence (3)Fosters an understanding of the uniquedevelopmental needs and aspects of youngadolescents. This course will examine notonly the history and philosophy of upperelementary and middle school educationbut will explore exemplary pedagologicalpractices which are characteristics ofeffective education at the 4th and 5thgrade levels. Additionally, the studentswill observe master teachers in order toexamine how integrated curriculum andinstruction meets the unique needs andinterests of young adolescents and promotethe development of basic skills as well ascritical thinking skills, problem solving andcreativity.EDU 576: Content and Pedagogy:Mathematics and Science in Grades 4and 5 (3)Provides teachers who have the EarlyChildhood P-3 Ohio teaching license withthe conceptual and pedagogical skills inMathematics and Science Grades 4 and 5as presented in Ohio Academic Standards.Course is required to obtain the Grade 4-5Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement.Prerequisite: EDU 575 Pedagogy andDevelopment in Young Adolescence.EDU 577: Concepts and Pedagogy:Social Studies and Language Arts inGrades 4 and 5. (3)Provides teachers who have the EarlyChildhood P-3 Ohio teaching license withthe conceptual and pedagogical skills inSocial Studies and Language Arts in Grades4 and 5 as presented in Ohio AcademicStandards. Course is required to obtainthe Grade 4-5 Early Childhood GeneralistEndorsement. Prerequisite: EDU 575Pedagogy and Development in YoungAdolescence.EDU 585 K-12 Curriculum and thePathwise Model (3)This course provides practical skills inusing the Ohio PATHWISE Model withincurriculum development, delivery, andassessment.EDU 599 Topics in Education (1-4)Presents topics of particular interest to theadvanced student in education. This coursemay be initiated by a student, an instructor,or the program director. Such coursesrequire approval of the program director.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

280Graduate SchoolMaster of Organizational LeadershipMISSION: To advance the knowledge, skills, and vision of current and futureleaders in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions to inspire and enablethem to be of service to their organizations and communities.The Master of Organizational Leadership (M.O.L.) program serves men andwomen by providing specialized learning opportunities that build upon thefoundations laid by baccalaureate education. The M.O.L. program synthesizesknowledge from diverse fields of study by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approachthat combines management science, humanities, social sciences, research science,communication arts, technology, and Franciscan values. Students will (a) engagein meaningful graduate–level scholarly activities in organizational leadershipstudies; (b) communicate in ways appropriate for graduate school and high–levelorganizational leaders; (c) integrate Franciscan values and beliefs in their academicwork and leadership practice; (d) commit to social responsibility, diversity, andprofessional standards in their study and practice of leadership; and (e) exhibit theprofessional development, work practices, and dispositions of life–long learnersA broad practitioner base is built upon a rigorous theoretical foundation ofleadership research as the educational philosophy of the M.O.L. program. TheM.O.L. program is designed for current and prospective leaders at all levels withinany organization to update their organizational leadership knowledge, skills, andabilities thus enabling them to enhance the performance and culture of theirrespective organizations and make a positive difference in both their organizationsand communities.It is our expectation that students who successfully complete the program will:• Possess an understanding of themselves, others, and their organizations inorder to identify a personal organizational leadership style.• Identify necessary organizational leadership skills and prepare a plan ofaction for improving organizational leadership abilities.• Engender commitment and empower followers to become key players intop-performing organizations.• Understand how quantitative tools are used to translate data into usefulinformation for their organizations.• Appreciate and respect diversity while leading in their organizations.• Choose to make moral and ethical decisions that allow them to lead in asocially responsible fashion.• Make use of research and statistics in the decision making process.• Communicate persuasively and collaborate well with others to fosterconsensus and community.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School281• Understand how financial tools are used to assess the financial health oftheir organizations.• Help build learning organizations that embrace innovation and change inorder to create value in the marketplace.• Be able to formulate and implement effective and efficient collaborativestrategies that manifest the social responsibilities of their organizations.• Integrate diverse organizational leadership knowledge to complete andpresent a rigorous applied organizational leadership research project.The Master of Organizational Leadership degree is a three-year program with aschedule that accommodates working adults. It operates on a classroom cohortmodel over a two-year, 30-hour academic period and includes an additional threehourindependent study capstone experience under the guidance of graduate facultymentors during the third year. The two-year classroom component of the programrequires the completion of two courses each fall, two courses each spring, and onecourse each summer. Classes will be conducted over a four-hour time frame, onenight (or Saturday) per week for seven consecutive weeks, with a one-week to twoweekbreak between classes each fall and spring term.PoliciesAdmissionApplicants seeking admission to the Master of Organizational Leadership degreeprogram must initially fulfill the admission requirements of the Graduate School.Applicants must also complete a satisfactory interview with the M.O.L. ProgramDirector.Program Completion RequirementsEach master degree candidate must successfully complete the following prior tograduation:• All Lourdes College graduation requirements.• All ten (10) of the courses that comprise the classroom portion of theM.O.L. degree program.• A Lourdes College Leadership Development Portfolio (LPD) that displaysthe knowledge learned while pursuing the degree at Lourdes College(traditional or electronic).• An applied organizational leadership research capstone project.• A presentation of the research and project to a selected faculty committee.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

282Graduate SchoolPlanned Program of StudyCoursesSemester HoursLS 610 Leadership Foundations 3LS 611 Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3LS 612 Quantitative Tools for Leadership 3LS 613 Diversity & Leadership 3LS 614 Ethical Leadership 3LS 615 Research Methods & Statistical Analysis 3LS 616 Interpersonal Issues in Leadership 3LS 617 Financial Tools for Leadership 3LS 618 Leadership & Organizational Development 3LS 619 Strategic Thinking 3LS 698 Leadership Capstone Project 3Total 33Graduate Leadership CertificateThe Graduate Leadership Certificate (GLC) program is designed for current andprospective leaders at all levels within any organization to update their leadershipknowledge, skills, and abilities thus enabling them to enhance the performanceof their respective organizations and to make a positive difference in both theirorganizations and communities.The GLC program is an alternative for those individuals who desire leadershiptraining but are not necessarily interested in completing a graduate degree. It is alsodesigned to provide relevant transfer credit into other graduate programs. Studentswho intend to transfer hours should consult with the appropriate program officials.It is our expectation that students who successfully complete the program will:• Possess an understanding of themselves, others, and their organizationsin order to identify a personal organizational leadership style.• Identify necessary organizational leadership skills and prepare a planof action for improving organizational leadership abilities.• Engender commitment and empower followers to become key playersin top-performing organizations.• Understand how financial tools are used to assess the financial healthof their organizations.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School283The GLC program consists of the following courses:CoursesSemester HoursLS 610 Leadership Foundations 3LS 611 Leadership & Organizational Behavior 3LS 617 Financial Tools for Leaders& Organizations 3Total 9Course DescriptionsLS 610 Leadership Foundations (3)Introduces the definition of leadership,the history of leadership, the history ofleadership development in the UnitedStates, and various mode of leadership inuse in this country and elsewhere. Focuseson personal leadership development,offering students the opportunity toidentify personal leadership values andthose audiences and arena they aspire toinfluence. Provides an orientation to theentire Master of Organizational Leadershipcurriculum and its associated goals andobjectives.LS 611 Leadership & OrganizationalBehavior (3)Introduces how organizations operate.Discusses organizational structures andmodels, culture and practices, powerand politics, and group dynamics andinteraction. Emphasis is on organizationalleaders and their impact.LS 612 Quantitative Tools forLeadership (3)Introduces students to the use ofquantitative information used in leadershipdecision-making. Students will gain anunderstanding of what quantitative data areused in establishing leadership objectives inorganizations and how to translate data intouseful information.LS 613 Diversity & Leadership (3Focuses on diversity within organizationsand the importance of organizationalleaders’ response to the realities ofmulticultural differences. Organizationalculture, prejudice, discrimination, andinstitutional racism will be analyzed froman organizational leadership perspective.LS 614 Ethical Leadership (3)Emphasizes the moral, ethical, and socialresponsibilities of organizational leaders aswell as the practical application of valuebased organizational leadership behaviorand decision-making. The course willdemonstrate the organizational implicationsof a Franciscan based value system.LS 615 Research Methods & StatisticalAnalysis (3)Studies the various aspects of researchmethodology including research planning,design, and execution. Includes a review ofstatistical concepts and applications thatcan be used in research.LS 616 Interpersonal Issues inLeadership (3)Introduces the student to variousapproaches to the development ofinterpersonal relationships within effectiveorganizations. Draws connections betweenrelationship building and leadershipLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

284Graduate Schooleffectiveness. Explores relevant issues from amulti-disciplinary perspective that includescommunication theory, psychology,sociology and business.LS 617 Financial Tools for Leaders andOrganizations (3)Gives students an understanding offinancial reporting and managementaccounting systems typically encounteredin organizations. Students establishcompetence in the use of financial data fororganizational leaders.LS 618 Leadership & OrganizationalDevelopment (3)Examines how organizational leaders buildlearning organizations that transformindividuals within the organization sothat they can understand, accept, andbecome motivated to implement andfacilitate innovation and change. Discussesthe role of organizational leadership inorganizational change and development.LS 619 Strategic Thinking ForLeadership (3)Provides students with an in-depthexperience of the concepts and methodsof strategic management in organizationsin an increasingly changing environment.The course integrates the knowledge ofleadership and management skill learnedthroughout the MOL program into theunderstanding of strategy formulation andimplementation while manifesting thesocial responsibilities of the organization.LS 698 Leadership Capstone Project (3)Designed as the final capstone experiencefor all Master of Organizational Leadershipdegree candidates. Synthesizes all previousclassroom knowledge by identifyingnecessary organizational leadership skillsand applications in the field. The coursecombines research and writing whileintegrating diverse organizational leadershipknowledge into an applied organizationalleadership research project that relates to aspecific organizational leadership situationor area of interest. Requires an approvedproject proposal, a comprehensive paper orproject, and a presentation at the AnnualLourdes College Research Symposium.Prerequisite: All other LS courses aresatisfactorily completed.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School285Master of Science in NursingMISSION: The School of Nursing exists to prepare undergraduate andgraduate students in an individualized educational environment thatincorporates quality nursing practice, critical thinking, leadership, diversity,and Christian ethics. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs willprepare professional nurses who are competent in providing holistic care ina variety of settings in a dynamic society. The Bachelor of Science in Nursingdegree builds on the liberal arts tradition of the College to prepare nursegeneralists who are able to practice in the community, fulfill leadership roles,and utilize research. The Master of Science in Nursing degree builds upon thebaccalaureate curriculum to prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles bypromoting the development of advanced educational and nursing leadershipknowledge, concepts, and skills. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory,research, and practice to facilitate personal and professional development inan environment that reflects the College’s Franciscan values and encourageslifelong learning.The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program prepares professional nursesfor service in advanced roles of teaching and/or leadership in nursing. The programis for nurses who have a foundation of quality nursing practice, critical thinking,leadership, diversity, and a holistic nursing philosophy. The Lourdes College M.S.N.program offers two concentrations – Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader.Graduates of the Nurse Educator concentration are prepared to function asgeneralists to teach in a variety of educational roles in nursing practice, includingundergraduate nursing education programs and staff development programs.Graduates of the Nurse Leader concentration are prepared to function in advancedleadership roles in a variety of health care settings. Both concentrations include corecontent in nursing theory, trends in nursing, nursing research, statistics, health carepolicy, role development, ethics, diversity, and nursing informatics.It is our expectation that nurses who complete the program will:• Incorporate knowledge from nursing science, related fields, and professionalfoundations in building advanced nursing roles.• Collaborate in scholarly activities of evaluation, application, and integration ofnursing research into holistic nursing practice.• Integrate Franciscan and personal values and beliefs into a framework foradvanced nursing.• Engage in professional activities, advocate for change, and articulate the role ofthe advanced nurse through interdisciplinary interaction.• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of human diversity in theprovision of health care.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

286Graduate School• Explore the impact of ethical, political, economic, legal, and moral issuesrelated to healthcare in society.• Develop a commitment for lifelong learning and advanced study.The Master of Science in Nursing degree is a seven semester program with aschedule that accommodates working adults. The 33 credit hour M.S.N. programoperates on a classroom cohort model. The classroom component of the programrequires the completion of six credit hours each fall, six credit hours each spring,and three credit hours each summer. Classes will be conducted in a four-hourtime frame. There is typically a minimum of a one-week break between classeseach semester. The program includes a three-hour supervised clinical practicumexperience and during the final semester a student capstone project is completedunder the guidance of a graduate faculty advisor.PoliciesAdmissionApplicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Nursing degree programmust initially fulfill the admission requirements of the Graduate School. AdditionalM.S.N. admission requirements include:• A current registered nurse license.• A satisfactory interview with the M.S.N. faculty committee.• Completed successfully an undergraduate statistics and research course.• If the candidate does not have a B.S.N., an undergraduate community healthnursing course must be taken successfully.Program Completion RequirementsEach master degree candidate must successfully complete the following prior tograduation:• All Lourdes College graduation requirements.• All of the courses that comprise the classroom portion of the M.S.N. degreeprogram, including a 120 hour practicum experience.• A nursing capstone project.• A presentation of the project to a selected faculty committee.Master of Science in Nursing Degree,Nurse Educator ConcentrationThe Nurse Educator concentration in the Master of Science in Nursing programis a non-advanced practice degree, and prepares nurses as educators in colleges ofnursing or health care institutions. Each course listed below is a required coursefor the Nurse Educator concentration. Students have the option of a cognate/elective course for three (3) credit hours or a course listing in the Nurse Leaderconcentration. The courses, semester hours, and the course descriptions are listedand described below.2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School287Core CoursesSemester HoursNUR 600 Theories and Values for Advanced Nursing 3NUR 612 Health Care Policy in a Diverse Community 3NUR 620 Statistics for Advanced Nursing 3NUR 622 Advanced Nursing Inquiry for Evidenced- 3Based PracticesNUR 625 Nursing Informatics 3NUR 690 Practicum Advanced Nursing Roles 3NUR 696 Professional Proposal Design 3NUR 698 Nursing Capstone 3Educator CoursesNUR 640 Perspectives on Teaching and Learning 3NUR 643 Curriculum Design 3NUR 645 Assessment and Evaluation in Healthcare Education 3Total 33Master of Science in Nursing Degree,Nurse Leader ConcentrationThe Nurse Leader concentration in the Master of Science in Nursing program isa non-advanced practice degree, and prepares nurses for leadership roles in healthcare institutions. Each course listed below is a required course for the Nurse Leaderconcentration. Students have the option of a cognate course for three (3) credithours instead of the Leadership Seminar. The courses, semester hours, and thecourse descriptions are listed and described below.Core CoursesSemester HoursNUR 600 Theory and Values for Advanced Nursing 3NUR 612 Health Care Policy in a Diverse Community 3NUR 620 Statistics for Advanced Nursing 3NUR 622 Advanced Nursing Inquiry for Evidenced- 3Based PracticeNUR 625 Nursing Informatics 3NUR 690 Practicum in Advanced Nursing Roles 3NUR 696 Professional Proposal Design 3NUR 698 Nursing Capstone 3Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

288Graduate SchoolLeader CoursesNUR 610 Foundations of Leadership 3NUR 611 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3NUR 617 Financial Tools for Leaders and Organizations 3Total 33Graduate Nursing Leadership CertificateThe Graduate Leadership Certificate (GNLC) program is designed for currentand prospective nurse leaders at all levels within any organization to updatetheir leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities. The GNLC will enhancethe performance of nurse leaders in their respective organizations to make apositive difference in their organizations and in their communities.The GNLC program is an alternative for those individuals who desireleadership and administrative knowledge but are not necessarily interested incompleting a graduate degree. The GNLC is also designed to provide relevanttransfer credit into other graduate programs. Students who intend to transferhours should consult with the appropriate program officials.It is our expectation that students who successfully complete the program will:• Develop an understanding of themselves, other nurse leaders, and theirorganizations in order to identify a personal organizational leadership style.• Identify necessary organizational health care and nursing leadership skillsand prepare a plan of action for improving organizational leadershipabilities.• Understand how financial tools are used to assess the fiscal health of theirorganizations.• Synthesize knowledge from national and community nurse leaders.The Graduate Nursing Leadership Certificate Program consists of the followingcourses:CoursesSemester HoursNUR 610 Leadership Foundations 3NUR 611 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3NUR 617 Financial Tools for Leaders and Organizations 3NUR 680 Leadership Seminar 3Total 122009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Course DescriptionsNUR 600 Theories and Values forAdvanced Nursing (3)This course examines the significance oftheory for nursing as a profession, whichprovides the student with a foundation foradvanced nursing practice and research.The course focuses on the componentsrelated to the development of nursingtheory including grand and midrangetheories, and conceptual frameworks.The Franciscan values are also explored todetermine how students’ and healthcareorganizations’ values and ethical principlesimpact the care of individuals.NUR 610 Foundation of Leadership (3)Analyze various models and theories ofleadership in use in this country and in theworld. Evaluation of personal leadershipdevelopment will offer students theopportunity to identify personal leadershipvalues and characteristics. Synthesize theleadership culture within organizations andin nursing.NUR 611 Leadership and OrganizationalBehavior (3)Examines individual and group behaviorin healthcare organizations, includinghow organizations operate internallyand externally within the healthcareenvironment. Organizational structureand models, culture and practices, powerand politics, and individual and groupdynamics will be discussed. The studentwill evaluate the role of healthcareorganizations, in light of leadership andworkplace dynamics and using the changeprocess, to positively impact healthcareorganizations.Graduate School289NUR 612 Health Care Policy in aDiverse Community (3)This course examines the relationshipbetween the health needs of populationsand healthcare policy with specificattention to global health issues. Theinfluences of society, environment,diversity of populations, and health trendsare examined utilizing epidemiologicalprinciples. The role of public policy inthe organization, delivery, and financingof health care to meet the needs of diversecommunities is synthesized. The courseexplores how the role of nursing caneffectively impact the health of a diverseand global society.NUR 617 Financial Tools for Leadersand Organizations (3)Examines the role of financial managementand nursing leadership in healthcareorganizations. Concepts related to thebudgeting process, strategic planning,and business plan development for anorganization’s financial operation willbe presented. The student will utilizeprinciples of healthcare economics, finance,and accounting to examine the strategic,operational, and systems decisions facingnursing leaders.NUR 620 Statistics for Advanced Nursing (3)This course applies the knowledge ofdescriptive, correlation, and inferentialstatistics used in nursing research. Studentswill develop the ability to performdescriptive and inferential data analysistechniques, use software applications to aidin statistical calculations and presentation,and interpret findings. Examples of nursingresearch studies will be evaluated for theappropriate use of statistics to validatefindings. Prerequisite: Undergraduatestatistics course.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

290Graduate SchoolNUR 622 Advanced Nursing Inquiry forEvidenced-Based Practice (3)This course focuses on critical thinkingskills needed to develop an evidencedbased practice. It helps the student learnto utilize current and relevant internetdata bases in identifying research studiesfor critiquing of appropriateness for thepractice setting. Students will analyze andsynthesize research studies to determinecurrent knowledge of a clinical/educationalproblem(s) from which they will developan evidence-based practice guideline.Prerequisite: NUR 620NUR 625 Nursing Informatics (3)This course discusses the conceptualand functional components of nursinginformatics. Students will analyze thecomponents of data, information andknowledge as they relate to informationtechnology, information structures, andinformation management. It explores therole of the nurse in interfacing with thesesystems and ethical issues related to the useof technology.NUR 640 Perspectives on Teaching andLearning (3)Presents a variety of teaching and learningtheories with their associated instructionalmethods used in laboratory, classroom,and clinical settings. Traditional andnontraditional methods of teaching willbe examined along with the strengths andlimitations of each. Strategies to enhanceteaching effectiveness will be presented.NUR 643 Curriculum Design (3Discusses conceptual and practicalfoundations on which to build a nursingcurriculum. Related literature and research,past practices, contextual factors influencingcurricula, and strategies in mapping thecurriculum will be presented. Emphasis ison the process of developing a curriculum2009-10meeting the standards set by regulatory andaccreditation agencies.NUR 645 Assessment and Evaluation inHealthcare Education (3)This course will explore assessment andevaluation theories with strategies to analyzethe individual student, course contentand the effectiveness of the curriculum/program. The impact of accrediting agencyrequirements for nursing education will beexamined. Programs offering standardizedtesting services and the impact onevaluating student outcomes are presented.NUR 680 Leadership Seminar (3Examines the impact of nursing leadershipin building organizations that transformindividuals. It discusses the role of thenurse leader in healthcare and academicenvironments. The course may includenational and local guest speakers who willfocus on current leadership, healthcare orrelated topics.NUR 690 Practicum in AdvancedNursing Role (1 Theory; 2 Clinical)This course combines both theoreticaland experiential learning. Studentscomplete a clinical practicum in theirarea of concentration. Students are alsoassigned and meet regularly with a clinicalfaculty member. Class time focuses onthe exploration and analysis of theoreticaland practical components of the advancednursing role. Prerequisites: NUR 600, 612,621; Nurse Educator: NUR 640, 643,645; Nurse Leader: NUR 610, 611, 617.NUR 696 Professional Proposal Design (3)This course takes the student throughthe process of development of a projectproposal. The student is expected tosynthesize concepts learned in the MSNcurriculum as they apply to an identifiedproject of interest to the student. Theproject timeline and evaluation will beLourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School291discussed. A written project documentwill be developed that includes problemidentification, proposed implementationand anticipated evaluation. The studentwill learn how to negotiate the IRBprocess. The student will engage in criticalevaluation of personal project design as wellas those developed by others. Prerequisites:NUR 620, 622.NUR 698 Nursing Capstone (3)Student will complete a scholarly projectrelated to their chosen program of studyunder the direction of a faculty member.Students complete a scholarly projectwhich is significant to nursing and relatesto their area of concentration. Researchmethodology will guide the capstoneproject. This project is a culminationand synthesis of prior graduate learning.Prerequisites: All NUR courses including690.Master of Arts in TheologyMISSION: Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, the Masterof Arts in Theology is an academic degree that is ecumenically-orientedand provides a solid foundation in Christian theology. The programwill prepare graduates who are at home with the primary sources of theChristian Tradition and who have strong research and critical thinkingskills. Graduates will have an integrated theological vision and be able toarticulate how Christian faith speaks to the contemporary world.The Master of Arts in Theology is a thirty-six credit program (consisting of elevencourses and a capstone seminar) designed as a degree to provide students with a solidtheological grounding for future ministry or as a building block for doctoral work.Therefore, the curriculum aims to supply students with a breadth of theologicalknowledge and research skills. Students will study biblical, historical, moral, andsystematic theology, focusing on the sources of theology and teaching them the researchskills necessary to engage in continued study throughout their lives.The Master of Arts in Theology is designed as a degree to provide students with asolid theological grounding that will be helpful for members of a variety of Christiantraditions. Graduates are prepared for continued study and to be a theological resourcefor others.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

292Graduate SchoolProgram Learning Outcomes for the Master of Arts inTheology1. ScriptureGraduates of the Master of Arts in Theology program are sophisticated in theirapproach to and interpretation of the Scriptures.• Apply historical-critical approaches to interpretation of biblical texts• Demonstrate knowledge of the biblical narratives and themes as well as the waythat they speak today2. Historical TheologyGraduates of the Master of Arts in Theology program have a thorough knowledgeof the development of Christian thought.• Articulate the history and development of Christian thought• Manifest the ability to read and interpret the classics of Christian thought incontext3. Systematic TheologyGraduates of the Master of Arts in Theology program can interpret the Traditionand articulate it in a coherent and comprehensive way that is intelligible tocontemporary situations.• Engage in theological analysis of fundamental Christian doctrines• Synthesize and express classic beliefs of the Christian Tradition in a way that ismeaningful today4. Moral theologyGraduates of the Master of Arts in Theology program can interpret the MoralTradition and articulate it in a way that is intelligible to contemporary situations.• Understand the philosophical and theological foundations of moral theology• Engage in systematic, theological analysis of concrete moral issuesPoliciesAdmissionApplicants seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Theology degree programmust initially fulfill the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Applicantsmust also complete a satisfactory interview with the program director of the Masterof Arts in Theology. Additional Master of Arts in Theology admission requirementsinclude:• Successful completion of undergraduate courses in:o Old Testamento New Testament2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School293o Christian Ethicso Philosophy• Submission of a writing sample in the discipline of theology/religious studiesProgram Completion RequirementsEach master degree candidate must successfully complete the following prior tograduation:• All Lourdes College graduation requirements.• All twelve (12) of the courses that comprise the classroom portion of theMaster of Arts in Theology degree program (including the capstone seminar).Planned Program of StudyCoursesSemester HoursTHS 600 Theological Foundations 3THS 605 The Christian Church: From the Apostlesto the Renaissance 3THS 610 The Christian Church: From the Reformersto the Contemporary Church 3THS 615 Old Testament Themes: A Critical Study 3THS 620 New Testament Themes: A Critical Study 3THS 625 Christian Anthropology 3THS 630 The Triune God 3THS 635 Jesus Christ: Word and Redeemer 3THS 640 Ecclesiology 3THS 645 Foundations of Christian Moral Theology 3THS 650 Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament 3THS 655 Capstone Seminar 3Total 36Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

294Graduate SchoolCourse DescriptionsTHS 600 - Theological Foundations (3)This course sets the foundations forpursuing the discipline of theology. A brieflook at fundamental theology examinesthe notions of faith and revelation. Variousmethods of theological reflection aresurveyed, using illustrations from classicand contemporary theologians. Attentionis given to the use of Scripture, tradition,human experience, and reason in the questto understand and present the Christianfaith. Students will learn sources andmethods for theological research.THS 605 The Christian Church: Fromthe Apostles to the Renaissance (3)This course studies the development ofthe Christian church from the days of theapostles through the Renaissance. Specialattention is paid to significant persons,events, and movements in the developmentof Christian life, teaching, and worship.Students will become familiar with classicexpressions (primary texts and culturalartifacts) of Christian faith.THS 610 - The Christian Church: Fromthe Reformers to the ContemporaryChurch (3)This course studies the development of theChristian church from the Reformation ofthe sixteenth century until today. Specialattention is paid to significant persons,events, and movements in the developmentof Christian life, teaching, and worship.Students will become familiar with classicand contemporary expressions (primarytexts and cultural artifacts) of Christianfaith.THS 615 - Old Testament Themes: ACritical Study (3)This course offers a critical introduction tothe themes found in the major books of theOld Testament: the Torah, the propheticliterature, Psalms, and the Wisdomliterature. It will evaluate the strengthsand difficulties of biblical criticism asit has developed in recent centuries.The Old Testament will be explored asthe foundation for the Judeo-Christiantradition.THS 620 - New Testament Themes: ACritical Study (3)This course offers a critical introductionto the themes found in the major books ofthe New Testament: Gospels, Acts of theApostles, the epistles, and Revelation. Itwill evaluate the strengths and difficultiesof biblical criticism as it has developed inrecent centuries. The New Testament willbe explored as the foundation for Christiantheology, past and present.THS 625 - Christian Anthropology (3)This course investigates the fundamentalChristian mystery of God’s selfcommunicationto humanity throughChrist and in the Spirit and the relationof the doctrines of creation, grace andeschatology to the Christian understandingof human existence.THS 630 - The Triune God (3)This course provides a systematic studyof the Christian understanding of the oneGod in three persons, the significance ofthat doctrine for the rest of theology andChristian life, creation and providence. Thecourse will examine the Christian conceptof the Triune God in the Bible, classicaltheology, and contemporary thought.THS 635 - Jesus Christ: Word andRedeemer (3)This course provides a systematic study ofthe person and work of Jesus Christ with2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Graduate School295particular attention to the Incarnation, themeaning and effects of his life, death andresurrection and Christ’s promise to return.It will examine the major Christologicaldevelopments within the Christiantradition by drawing upon the Scriptures,the early Creeds, and significant Churchdocuments.THS 640 - Ecclesiology (3)This course studies the origins,development, and mission of the church,beginning with Scripture and examiningkey texts from the Christian tradition.The ecclesiologies of mainline Christiantraditions will be examined including thevision of the church emerging from VaticanII. Students will appreciate the importanceof ecumenism in the contemporary church.THS 645 - Foundations of ChristianMoral Theology (3)This course examines the foundations andprinciples of Christian moral theology asthey are grounded in Scripture and theChristian tradition. Special attention willbe given to primary sources in the Christiantradition, classic and contemporaryquestions of method, and particular moralissues.THS 650: Symbol, Ritual, andSacramentThis course surveys the development andmeaning of Christian ritual and sacrament.Students will learn the biblical roots ofritual action and the way these activitieshave grown and are celebrated in theChristian tradition. The nature of liturgicalactivity will be examined from a numberof Christian perspectives. Students willexamine the traditional seven sacramentswith an emphasis on baptism and Eucharistas central to the life of mainline Christianbelievers.THS 655 - Capstone Seminar (3)This integrative seminar will providestudents with an opportunity to workconstructively within the disciplineof Theology. Students will write ananalytical and synthetic research paper thatdemonstrates their mastery of the programoutcomes. The course uses a seminarformat where students will share theirresearch and offer constructive criticism toone another under faculty guidance.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

296Faculty & StaffOffice of the PresidentRobert C. Helmer, Ph.D., J.D.PresidentB.A., University of Notre DameM.A., The Catholic University of LouvainPh.D., Marquette UniversityJ.D., The University of ToledoTheresa L. HolupExecutive Assistant to the PresidentAcademic AffairsJanet H. Robinson, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic AffairsB.S.N., Mercy College of DetroitM.S.N., Ph.D., Wayne State UniversityEllen M. VershumSenior Administrative Assistant to theVice President for Academic AffairsAnna SoteloAdministrative AssistantAssessmentDeborah Schwartz, Ph.D.Associate Dean of Institutional AssessmentB.Ed., M.A., The University of ToledoPh.D., The University of MichiganArchivesSr. Cabrini Warpeha, OSF, Ph.D.Director of ArchivesB.A., The College of St. TeresaM.A., The University of DetroitPh.D., The University of ToledoLife Long LearningGloria Burke, B.A.Life Long Learning CoordinatorB.A., The University of ToledoThe School of Arts and SciencesGeoffrey J. Grubb, Ph.D.DeanA.B., Saint Louis UniversityM.A., The Catholic University of AmericaPh.D., Saint Louis UniversityRichelle L. Burkey, B.A.Administrative AssistantB.A., Bowling Green State UniversitySusan Grace Glidden, B.A.Administrative AssistantB.A., University of MissouriDeborah JovanovicAdministrative AssistantThe Appold PlanetariumLaura Megeath, Ph.D.CoordinatorB.A., Colgate UniversityPh.D., University of MassachusettsMedical CenterThe School of NursingJudy A. Didion, Ph.D., R.N.DeanDiploma, St. Vincent HospitalB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The University of Texas HealthScience CenterPh.D., Duquesne UniversityCandy PostlewaiteAdministrative AssistantThe School of Professional StudiesMichael J. Smith, Ph.D.DeanB.Ed., M.Ed., The University of ToledoPh.D., Bowling Green State UniversityHeidi KellerAdministrative AssistantA.A., Northwest State Community CollegeAnne KrupaAdministrative AssistantA.A., Ohio College of MassotherapyGraduate SchoolKeith K. Schlender, Ph.D.DeanB.A., Westmar CollegeM.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff297Tara HannaAdministrative AssistantKeith Ramsdell, M.Ed.Director, Graduate AdmissionsB.A., M.Ed., The University of ToledoAcademic ServicesRobyn Gandy, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Advising & AcademicServicesA.A., B.I.S., Lourdes CollegeM.A., The University of DaytonPh.D., The University of ToledoRegistrarMichelle Rable, M.B.A.RegistrarB.A., The University of ToledoM.B.A., The University of FindlayCarolyn J. Grant, B.A.Assistant RegistrarB.A., The University of ToledoNancy DavisAdministrative AssistantAdvising CenterMary Douglas, M.Ed.Director of Advising ServicesB.S., M.Ed., The University of ToledoKelly Conkle, M.S.Academic AdvisorB.B.A., The University of ToledoM.S., Kansas State UniversityStacy Jenkins, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.Owens Transfer Coordinator/AdvisorB.A., M.A., Siena Heights UniversityLibby King, B.A.Advisor/Nursing LiaisonB.A., The University of ToledoDeborah M. Rathbun, B.S.Education Advisor/RecruiterB.S., Central Michigan UniversityKeith Trevino, M.O.L.Academic AdvisorB.A., Bowling Green State UniversityM.O.L., Sienna Heights UniversityAcademic ServicesKevin Work, Ph.D.DirectorB.A., The Ohio State UniversityM.Ed., Bowling Green State UniversityPh.D., The University of ToledoKristin Baldeschwiler, B.A.Academic Services Center CoordinatorB.A., Lourdes CollegeChrissy Knapke, B.S.Administrative AssistantB.S., Southern Illinois UniversityGina Luck, B.A.Academic Services Center SpecialistB.A., Lourdes CollegeKelly McIntyre, B.A.Academic Services Center CoordinatorB.A., The University of ToledoCynthia Pasch, M.E.Academic Services Center CoordinatorB.E., M.E., The University of ToledoLibrarySr. Sandra Rutkowski, O.S.F., Ed.S.Director of Library ServicesB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.S.L.S., Wayne State UniversityEd.S., The University of ToledoKaren Mohar, M.S.L.I.S.Assistant LibrarianB.A., Ohio Dominican CollegeM.S.L.I.S., Kent State UniversityLinda Murray, B.A.Library Assistant IIB.A., The University of MichiganPatsy Kiros, M.S.L.I.S.Technical AssistantB.A., M.A., Howard UniversityM.S.L.I.S., Kent State UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

298Faculty & StaffMission and MinistrySr. Ann Carmen Barone, O.S.F., M.M.Vice President for Mission and MinistryB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.M., Bowling Green State UniversitySr. Barbara Vano, O.S.F., M.A.Director of Campus MinistryDirector of Service LearningB.A., Oakland UniversityM.A., Wayne State UniversityM.A., St. Bonaventure UniversityMary E. Goodenow, B.S.Ed.Campus MinisterB.S.Ed., Bowling Green State UniversityNancy DavisAdministrative AssistantStudent ServicesRoseanne Gill-Jacobson, M.Ed.Vice President for Student ServicesB.S.S., M.Ed., Ohio UniversityKimberly Grieve, Ph.D.Assistant Vice President for Student Services& Dean of StudentsB.A., Michigan State UniversityM. Ed., Ph.D., The University of ToledoCaroline Kwiatkowski, B.Ed.Senior Administrative Assistant to the VicePresident for Student ServicesB.Ed., The University of ToledoAdmissionsAmy L. Mergen, B.Ed.Director of AdmissionsB.Ed., The University of ToledoKelly Bishop, B.Ed.Admissions Transfer CounselorB.Ed., Lake Superior State UniversityKaren Case, B.G.S.Admissions CoordinatorB.G.S., Indiana UniversityAmy L. Houston, B.A.Associate Director of AdmissionsB.A., The University of ToledoStacy Jenkins, M.A.Admissions Transfer Coordinator/AdvisorB.A., M.A., Siena Heights UniversityDebbie KennedyAdministrative AssistantA.A., University of ToledoB.S., Ohio State UniversityErin T. King, M.Ed.Assistant Director of AdmissionsB.A., Miami UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoKathy M. Nyitray, B.A.Admissions Computer SpecialistStudent Information SystemsA.A., Owens Community CollegeB.A., Lourdes CollegeJane Richardson, B.B.A.Data Entry AssistantB.B.A., University of ToledoCareer ServicesJanet Dickson, M.O.L.Director of Career ServicesB.S., University of Wisconsin-OshkoshM.O.L., Lourdes CollegeCounseling ServicesKathleen T. Daley, M.Ed., L.P.C.Director of Counseling ServicesB.A., Adrian CollegeM.Ed., The University of ToledoFinancial AidDenise A. McCluskey, M.Ed.Director of Financial AidB.S., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoDeborah S. LaJeunesse, B.S.Associate Director of FinancialAid-Systems ManagementB.S., The University of Toledo2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff299Tracy LinenkugelFinancial Aid Office AssistantTodd M. Matthews, B.Ed.Assistant Director of Financial AidA.A., Davis CollegeB.Ed., The University of ToledoMari L. NessFinancial Aid Counselor/VA CertifyingOfficialA.A.S., Owens Community CollegeJanice Walsh, B.A.Financial Aid Counselor/ FWS CoordinatorB.A., Lourdes CollegeInstitutional ResearchPamela A. Curavo, B.A.Director of Institutional ResearchB.A., Lourdes CollegeStudent Activities and RecreationLisa Binkowski, M.A.Director of Student Activities and RecreationB.S.W., M.A., Siena Heights CollegeRebecca L. Tobias, B.S.Program Coordinator, Student Activities andRecreationB.S., Ohio UniversityTRiO ProgramsKimberly Grieve, Ph.D.Director, TRiO Student Support ServicesB.A., Michigan State UniversityM. Ed., Ph.D., The University of ToledoTeddi Moorman, M.Ed., PCAssistant Director, TRiO Student SupportServices/CounselorA.B., Ohio UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoStephanie M. Anderson, M.Ed.TRiO Academic Skills CoordinatorB.A., The University of ToledoM. Ed., Bowling Green State UniversityM. Christine Miller, B.A.TRiO Learning Enhancement Coordinatorand Assistant Director of Disability ServicesB.A., Lourdes CollegeJanet Smith, B.A.Student Support ServicesAdministrative AssistantA.A., Lourdes CollegeB.A., Mary Manse CollegeTonya Colbert, B.A.Assistant Director, Upward Bound ProgramCoordinator, Office of Diversity andMulticultural ServicesB.A., Lourdes CollegeLisa Hess, B.A.Administrative Assistant/Advisor, UpwardBound ProgramB.A., Lourdes CollegeAdministrative Services andFinancial AffairsMichael P. Killian, B.A., B.S.Vice President for Finance & AdministrationB.A., B.S., Bowling Green State UniversityJeanne CallifAdministrative Assistant Financeand AdministrationBonnie BlakemanReceptionist, Welcome CenterAnn M. BlankAccountantIrene Buechele, B.A.Assistant BursarA.A., B.A., Lourdes CollegeLouAnn FletcherLead Receptionist, Welcome CenterPatricia Gray, A.A.BursarA.A., Presentation CollegeCindy HesburnReceptionist, Welcome CenterLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

300Faculty & StaffJeannette MerrittAdministrative Services ClerkBrigette Sadowski, B.B.A., M.S.A.,C.P.A.Director of FinanceB.B.A., M.S.A., University of Notre DameTeresa A. Rainsberg, A.A.AccountantA.A., The University of ToledoCarol Saggese, A. A.B.Accounts Payable ClerkA.A.B., Owens Technical CollegeKathy WebberPayroll ClerkMarla Zink, B.A.Student Accounts Receivable SpecialistA.A.S., Owens Community CollegeB.A., Lourdes CollegeAdministrative Information SystemsLaurie Orzechowski, M.B.A.Director of Administrative SystemsB.S., M.B.A., The University of FindlayMichael Grzeszczak, B.S.Systems AdministratorB.S., A.A.B.D.P., The University of ToledoDiane Kitson, B.S.Project LeaderB.S., Hartwick CollegeGary Dekany, M.B.A.Banner ProgrammerB.B.A., Bowling Green State UniversityM.B.A., The University of ToledoSteven A. FarrNetwork AdministratorLinux/Unix System AdministratorChristine Morris, B.B.A., P.M.P.Project LeaderB.B.A., The University of ToledoDeborah Neal, A.A.B.Special ProjectsA.A.B., North Central State College2009-10Victor Sierra, B.S.Banner ProgrammerA.A., Air Force Community CollegeB.S., Chapman CollegeShailendra K. SinhaDatabase AdministratorM.S., Patna University, IndiaOracle Certified Professional (OCP DBA)SAS Certified Base ProgrammerFranciscan Theatre andConference CenterPenny MarksExecutive DirectorKaren HensleyAssistant DirectorHuman ResourcesScott Simon, M.S.A.Director of Human ResourcesB.B.A., The University of ToledoM.S.A., Central Michigan UniversityJeanne CallifAdministrative Assistant Financeand AdministrationInformation Technology CenterLeRoy Butler, Ph.D.Director, Information TechnologyB.A., M.A., Furman UniversityPh.D., University of South CarolinaJohn Alderman, MCP, CAN, A+Network AnalystMicrosoft Certified Professional (MCP)A+ Certification from ComptiaNovell Certified EngineerSteven A. FarrNetwork AdministratorLinux/Unix System AdministratorJames Page, Jr.Help Desk/Desktop Support SpecialistAlisa Smith, B.S.Help Desk ManagerB.S., Bowling Green State UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff301Bookstore (Follett)Jessica Klimesh, A.A.A.Bookstore ManagerA.A.A., Pennsylvania College of TechnologyLee Johnson WilliamsAssistant Bookstore ManagerInstitutional AdvancementMary Arquette, B.S.Vice President for Institutional AdvancementB.S., The University of ToledoKathleen M. RoeAdministrative Assistant to the Vice Presidentfor Institutional AdvancementElizabeth Owens Boltz, M.A.Assistant Director of College Relations andWeb Content ManagerB.A., M.A., The University of ToledoKelly Dilworth, B.E.Annual Fund and Alumni Affairs OfficerB.E., The University of ToledoJennifer DykesAdvancement Services CoordinatorLinda Hoetzl, B.A.Advancement Services SpecialistB.A., Adrian CollegeHeather M. Hoffman, B.A.Media CoordinatorB.A., The Ohio State UniversityLaDale Jackson, B.A.Graphic DesignerB.A., The University of ToledoCarla Leow, B.F.A.Publications CoordinatorB.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversityAileen Meyer, B.S.Director of DevelopmentB.S., Bowling Green State UniversityHelene Sheets, M.O.L.Director of College RelationsB.A., The University of ToledoM.O.L., Lourdes CollegeCarla Woodell, B.A.Graphic DesignerB.A., University of South CarolinaFaculty*Adjunct FacultyDepartment of ArtErin Palmer Szavuly, M.F.A.,Chairperson of the Department of ArtAssociate Professor of ArtB.F.A., M.F.A., Bowling Green StateUniversityNicole Brandstrup, M.A.Instructor of Art*B.S., Bowling Green State UniversityM.A., University of LouisvilleLynn Brinkman, M.A.Instructor of Art*B.A, The University of ToledoM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityPatrick DuBreuil, M.F.A.Instructor of Art*B.F.A, The University of ToledoM.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversitySr. Sharon Havelak, O.S.F., M.A.Instructor of Art*B.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityHeather Hawkins-Scott, M.Ed.Instructor of Art*B.A., Lourdes CollegeM.Ed., The University of ToledoThomas Hilty, M.F.A.Instructor of Art*B.F.A., Western State College of ColoradoM.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversityTodd Matteson, M.F.A.Assistant Professor of ArtB.S., University of EvansvilleM.A., Purdue UniversityM.F.A., Kansas State UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

302Faculty & StaffTamara Monk, M.F.A.Instructor of Art*B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of ArtM.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversitySr. Jane Mary Sorosiak, O.S.F., M.A.Assistant Professor of Art*B.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., Xavier UniversityM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityDepartment of Biology andHealth SciencesAnjali D. Gray, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of Biologyand Health SciencesAssociate Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.Sc., Kurukshetra UniversityM.Sc., Panjab UniversityPh.D., University of Missouri-ColumbiaDebra A. Bercher, M.Ed.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.Ed., M.Ed., The University of ToledoKeith Bohman, M.D.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.S., The Ohio State UniversityM.D., The Medical University of Ohio atToledoChristine W. Boudrie, M.D.Assistant Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.S., M.D., Brown UniversityJames Chamberlain, B.I.S.Instructor of Biology and Health SciencesA.S., Owens Community CollegeB.I.S., Lourdes CollegeMary Cole, B.S.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.S., Bowling Green State UniversitySr. Marya Czech, S.N.D., M.A.Assistant Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., Ball State University2009-10Robert J. Klein, B.A.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.A., The University of ToledoWilliam Kohler, B.A.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.A., The University of ToledoClayton D. McKenzie, M.S.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.S., Eastern Michigan UniversityD.D.S., University of DetroitM.S., The University of MichiganKristin Moline, M.S.Ed.Assistant Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.S., Winona State UniversityM.S.Ed., The University of ToledoJudi L. Nath, Ph.D.Professor of BiologyB.S., M.Ed., Bowling Green StateUniversityPh.D., The University of ToledoRobin Ford Parker, B.S.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.S., Lourdes CollegeSr. Marguerite Polcyn, O.S.F., Ph.D.Professor of Biology and Health SciencesB.S., The University of DetroitM.S., University of Notre DamePh.D., The University of ToledoShivani Sapre, M.S.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*B.S., Pune UniversityM.S., The University of ToledoJeffrey Savino, M.S.Instructor of Biology and Health Sciences*A.A.S., Cape Fear Community CollegeB.S., M.S., The University of ToledoKeith K. Schlender, Ph.D.Professor of Biology and Health SciencesB.A., Westmar CollegeM.S., Ph.D., Michigan State UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff303Sr. Rosine Sobczak, O.S.F., M.S.Associate Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.S., Mary Manse CollegeM.S., The University of DetroitSr. Adrienne Urban, O.S.F., M.Ed.Assistant Professor of Biology and HealthSciencesB.A., College of St. TeresaM.S.Ed., The University of ToledoJennifer J. Wohlwend, M.P.H.Instructor of Biology and HealthSciences*B.A., Lourdes CollegeM.P.H., NOW Consortium of PublicHealth (BGSU, MCO, UT)Department of Business andLeadership StudiesDean Ludwig, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of Businessand Leadership StudiesProfessor of BusinessB.A., University of DetroitM.B.A., Ph.D., Wharton School of theUniversity of PennsylvaniaDane Copti, M.B.A.Assistant Professor of BusinessB.A., M.B.A., The University of ToledoJeanette Kujawa, M.B.A.Associate Chairperson of the Department ofBusinessAssistant Professor of BusinessB.A., Furman UniversityM.B.A., Georgia State UniversityPaul D. Longenecker, Ph.DAssistant Professor of BusinessB.S.N., M.B.A., The University of ToledoPh.D., Kennedy-Western UniversityPatrice McClellan, Ed.D.Director, Master of Organizational LeadershipAssistant Professor of Leadership Studies forthe Master of Organizational LeadershipB.A., The University of ToledoM.O.D., Ed.D., Bowling Green StateUniversityPatricia K. O’Connell, Ph.DAssociate Professor of Leadership Studies forthe Master of Organizational LeadershipB.S., Miami UniversityPh.D., The University of ToledoLaura M. Ott, M.O.L.Director of Business Academic Advising &RecruitmentB.A., M.O.L., Lourdes CollegeJennifer L. Sader, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of LeadershipStudies for the Master of OrganizationalLeadershipB.F.A., M.F.A., Ph.D., Bowling GreenState UniversityC. Mark VanRheenen, M.B.A., C.P.A.Assistant Professor of BusinessB.A., Harding CollegeM.B.A., North Texas State UniversityDepartment of Chemistry andPhysical SciencesCynthia Molitor, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Chemistry andPhysical SciencesB.S., University of Illinois atUrbana-ChampaignPh.D., The Johns Hopkins UniversityElaine Ault, B.S.Instructor of ChemistryB.S., Bowling Green State UniversityRonald Cain, M.S.Instructor of Physics*B.S., Millersville State UniversityM.S., North Carolina State UniversityRobert Clark, B.S.Instructor of Chemistry*B.S., Michigan State UniversityMary Douglas, M.Ed.Instructor of Chemistry*B.S., M.Ed., The University of ToledoJohn Engel, M.S.Instructor of ChemistryB.S., The University of DaytonM.S., The University of Notre DameLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

304Faculty & StaffKathy Ferguson-McGinnis, B.S.Instructor of Chemistry*B.S., The University of ToledoDaniel Fraser, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of ChemistryB.Sc., University of British Columbia atCariboo CollegePh.D., Texas A&M UniversityNeena Goel, M.S.Instructor of Physics*B.S., M.S., Delhi University, IndiaNausheen Hasan, B.A.Instructor of Chemistry*B.A., The University of ToledoTina Hogan, B.S.Instructor of Chemistry*B.S., Lourdes CollegeEarl Heath, M.A.Instructor of Physical Sciences*B.A., Eastern Michigan UniversityM.A., The University of ToledoTheshara Kulatilake, B.A.Instructor of Chemistry*B.A., Berea CollegeCheryl Seambos, M.S.Instructor of Chemistry*B.A., Lourdes CollegeM.S., The University of ToledoSr. Barbara Stallman, O.S.F., Ph.D.Professor of ChemistryB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.S., St. Louis UniversityPh.D., The University of MinnesotaEric Wagner, M.A.Instructor of Science*B.A., M.A., The University of ToledoElizabeth Wise, Ph.D.Associate Professor of ChemistryB.S., The University of ToledoPh.D., The University of PittsburghSyed Zaidi, M.S.Instructor of Chemistry*B.S., Punjab University, LahoreM.S., Punjab University, Lahor/Emporia State UniversityDepartment of EducationMichael J. Smith, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of EducationAssociate Professor of EducationB.Ed., M.Ed., The University of ToledoPh.D., Bowling Green State UniversityJacqueline KochAdministrative Assistant for theDepartment of EducationMaritza QuinonesAdministrative Assistant for theDepartment of EducationCharles D. Beard, M.A.Director of Middle Childhood EducationProgramInstructor of EducationB.S., Defiance CollegeM.A., The University of ToledoGayle Burrer, M.Ed.Coordinator of Field ExperiencesB.A., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed., Lourdes CollegeMichael P. French, Ph.D.Associate Chairperson for Graduate &Professional StudiesDirector of Master of EducationProfessor of Master of EducationA.B., University of Notre DameM.A., College of St. ThomasPh.D., University of WisconsinSr. Valerie Grondin, O.S.F., M.A.Associate Chairperson for UndergraduateTeacher PreparationAssistant Professor of EducationB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., The University of Detroit2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff305Jule Horn, Ed.D.Director of Arts Education Programs atFranciscan CenterB.Ed., M.Ed., The University of ToledoEd.D., University of Southern CaliforniaDariel A. Jacobs, Ph.D.Assistant Professor Master of EducationB.Ed., M.A., University of CalgaryPh.D., University of TorontoSr. Rebecca LaPoint, O.S.F., M.A.Teacher Licensure OfficerAssistant Professor of EducationB.A., B.S.E., M.A., Mary Manse CollegeHongqin Li, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of EducationB.A., Zhengzhou UniversityM.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., The University ofToledoKaren S. Roadruck, M.Ed.Director of Early Childhood EducationProgramAssistant Professor of EducationB.S., The Ohio State UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoMelissa Romero, M.A.Instructor of EducationB.A., Montclair State UniversityM.A., New Jersey City UniversityPamela C. Speaks, Ed.D., Ed.S.Director of Adolescence and Young AdultEducation ProgramAssistant Professor of EducationB.S., M.Ed., Northeastern State UniversityEd.D., Ed.S., Bowling Green StateUniversityBarbara Walters, M.Ed.Reading SpecialistAssistant Professor of EducationB.A., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed. The University of ToledoLife LabSr. Rosine Sobczak, O.S.F., M.S.Director of Life Lab ProgramAssociate Professor of BiologyB.S., Mary Manse CollegeM.S., The University of DetroitLinda PennProgram Coordinator, Life Lab ProgramNature Education SpecialistMargaret MalinowskiTechnical Supervisor, Life Lab ProgramLiving Display SpecialistDepartment of History, PoliticalScience, and, GeographyMary Elizabeth Stockwell, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of History,Political Science and GeographyProfessor of HistoryB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A. (History), M.A. (Philosophy),Ph.D. (History), The University of ToledoMary Kathryn Cooney-Robinson, Ph.D.Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., University of NebraskaM.A., Ph.D., Florida State UniversityRobert C. Helmer, Ph.D., J.D.Professor of HistoryB.A., University of Notre DameM.A., The Catholic University of LouvainPh.D., Marquette UniversityJ.D., The University of ToledoDepartment of Language of LiteratureBarbara J. Masten, M.Ed.Chairperson of the Department ofLanguage and LiteratureAssociate Professor of EnglishB.Ed., M.Ed., The University of ToledoElizabeth Anderson, B.A.Instructor of English*B.A., The Ohio State UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

306Faculty & StaffHolly L. Baumgartner, Ph.D.Instructor of English*B.A., M.A., Bowling Green StateUniversityPh.D., The University of ToledoKatherine P. Beutel, Ph.D.Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., The University of DaytonM.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State UniversityNancy J. Brown, M.A.Associate Professor of EnglishA.B., Defiance CollegeM.A., The University of ToledoNicole Losie, M.O.L.Instructor*A.B., Defiance CollegeM.O.L., Lourdes CollegeLinda Cruz, M. Div.Instructor of English*B.A., Indiana Wesleyan UniversityM.Div., Regent UniversityKaren Csengeri, Ph.D.Instructor of English*B.A., M.A., The University of ToledoPh.D., The University of MichiganMary Beth Durbin, B.S.N.Instructor of American Sign Language*B.S.N., The University of ToledoKimberly Grieve, Ph.D.Instructor*B.A., Michigan State UniversityM.A., Ph.D. The University of ToledoKenneth Hummer, B.A.Instructor of Spanish*B.A., The Pontifical College JosephinumSeminaryMatthew Irelan, M.Ed.Instructor*B.A., The University of ToledoM.Ed., Kent State UniversityThomas Kaufman, M.A.Instructor of English*B.A., John Carroll UniversityM.A. (English), M.A. (History),The University of ToledoErin T. King, M.Ed.Instructor*B.A., Miami UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoJohn J. Makay, Ph.D.Instructor of Communication*B.A., Adrian CollegeM.A., Kent State UniversityPh.D., Purdue UniversityKeith Ramsdell, M.Ed.Instructor*B.A., M.Ed., The University of ToledoDeborah Schwartz, Ph.D.Associate Professor of EnglishB.Ed., M.A., The University of ToledoPh.D., The University of MichiganSusan Shelangoskie, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of EnglishB.A., Cleveland State UniversityPh.D., University of UtahMary Beth VanRheenen, Ph.D.Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., Harding CollegeM.A, North Texas State UniversityPh.D., Wayne State UniversityDepartment of MathematicsDonald P. Czarcinski, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department ofMathematicsAssistant Professor of MathematicsB.S., M.A., Ph.D., The University ofToledoPaul Czerwinski, M.Ed.Instructor of Mathematics*B.Ed., M.Ed., The University of Toledo2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff307John Engel, M.S.Instructor of Mathematics*B.S., The University of DaytonM.S., The University of Notre DameOxana Grinevich, Ph.D.Associate Professor of MathematicsB.A., Kaluga State Pedagogical Institute,Kaluga, RussiaM.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green StateUniversityCecelia Huntebrinker, M.Ed.Instructor of Mathematics*B.S., Kent State UniversityM.Ed., Lourdes CollegeSr. M. Marguerite Polcyn, O.S.F., Ph.D.Professor of MathematicsB.S., The University of DetroitM.S., University of Notre DamePh.D., The University of ToledoLinda Sattelberg, B.A.Instructor of Mathematics*B.A., Lourdes CollegeBeryl Stemen, M.S.Instructor of Mathematics*B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan CollegeM.S., The University of ToledoEd Tschappat, Ph.D.Instructor of Mathematics*B.Ed., The University of ToledoM.S.T. (Physics), Cornell UniversityM.S.E.S., University of Notre DamePh.D., The University of ToledoDepartment of MusicKaren T. Biscay, M.M.Chairperson of the Department of MusicAssistant Professor of MusicB.M., M.M., Bowling Green StateUniversityBettie D. M. Boswell, M.A.T.Instructor of Music*B.S.M., Cincinnati Bible CollegeM.A.T., E. Tennessee State UniversityD.E. Buenger, B.M.Ed.Instructor of Music*B.M.Ed., Bowling Green State UniversitySr. Marie Joyce Dettinger, S.N.D., M.M.Instructor of Music*B.A., M.M., Bowling Green State UniversityKathleen Hafner, B.M.Ed.Instructor of Music*B.M.Ed., Eastern Kentucky UniversityKevin F. Heidbreder, M.M.Instructor of Music*B.M.Ed., Illinois Wesleyan UniversityM.M., Bowling Green State UniversityKenneth Hummer, B.A.Instructor of Music*B.A., The Pontifical College JosephinumSeminaryTeresa H. Linares, M.A.T.Instructor of Music*B.M., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed., Mary Grove CollegeJames R. Murray, M.Ed.Instructor of Music*B.M.Ed., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed., Lourdes CollegeMichelle Ng, B.A.Instructor of Music*B.A., Trinity College of Music, LondonLaryce Sasaki, M.M.Ed.Instructor of Music*B.M. Ed., Ohio UniversityM.M.Ed., Bowling Green State UniversitySue A. Sgro, M.M.Instructor of Music*B.M., The University of ToledoM.M., Miami UniversityRoberta Wigle Justice, M.M., MT-BCInstructor of Music*B.M., State University of New YorkCollege at BuffaloB.M.T., Michigan State UniversityR.M.T.-B.C., Registered Music Therapist,Board CertifiedM.M., Western Michigan UniversityLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

308Faculty & StaffSchool of NursingJudy A. Didion, Ph.D., R.N.Dean of School of NursingChairperson of the Department of NursingAssociate Professor of NursingDiploma, St. Vincent HospitalB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The University of Texas HealthScience CenterPh.D., Duquesne UniversityM.J. CoxAdministrative AssistantSharon DayAdministrative AssistantFran HendrenAdministrative AssistantLeah MattesonAdministrative AssistantCandy PostlewaiteAdministrative Assistant to the DeanJanenne Marcus, B.S.N., R.N.Advisor/Recruiter for NursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoKathleen A. Myers, B.S.N., R.N.Advisor/Recruiter for NursingB.S.N., Bowling Green State University/The Medical College of OhioLinette Will, B.S.N., R.N.Advisor/Recruiter of NursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoPat Yancy-Felton, M.S.E.D./P.H., R.N.Coordinator of Nursing Advising andEnrollment ManagementDiploma, St. Vincent Hospital School ofNursingB.S.N., Mary Manse CollegeM.S.E.D./P.H., The University of ToledoAndra Bell, M.S.E., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., M.S.E., The University of ToledoChristine Bruning, M.S.N., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingA.D., Owens Community CollegeB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioBridget Burnor, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.P.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., M.S.N., The University of ToledoElizabeth J. Cain, Ed.D., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., College of St. TeresaM.S., The University of MichiganEd.D., Bowling Green State UniversitySusan C. Deckelman, M.S.N., R.N.,C.N.S.Assistant Professor of NursingDiploma, Mercy Hospital School ofNursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioAnna Jaso, M.S.N., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., University of ToledoM.S.N., University of PhoenixMary Kozy, Ph.D., R.N., P.M.H.,C.N.S., B.C.Associate Chair of UndergraduateNursing CurriculumAssociate Professor of NursingB.S.N., Duke UniversityM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioPh.D., Duquesne UniversityJulie Kruse, M.S.N., R.N.Instructor of NursingDiploma, St. Vincent School of NursingB.S.N., Lourdes CollegeM.S.N., University of MichiganMary Anne Kubat, M.S.N., R.N.Associate Chairperson for UndergraduateClinical Education for Department ofNursingAssistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., Saint John College of ClevelandM.S.N., University of Phoenix2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff309Jennifer L. Lenkay, M.S.N., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioMary Jo Maurer, M.S.N., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingDiploma, St. Vincent Hospital School ofNursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., Medical College of OhioLiz Nims, Ph.D., R.N.C.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., Eastern Michigan UniversityM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioPh.D., The University of ToledoMary Jean Ohns, M.S.N., C.P.N.P.Instructor of NursingB.S.N., Bowling Green State UniversityM.S.N., Medical College of OhioKathy Perzynski, M.S., R.N.Associate Professor of NursingDiploma, Mercy School of NursingB.Ed., The University of ToledoM.S., The University of MichiganJanet H. Robinson, Ph.D., R.N.Professor of NursingB.S.N., Mercy College of DetroitM.S.N., Ph.D., Wayne State UniversityGina Rymer, M.S.N., R.N.Instructor of NursingA.D.N., Owens Community CollegeB.S.N., Bowling Green State UniversityM.S.N., The University of ToledoCheryl L. Schriner, Ph.D., R.N., B.C.Associate Professor of NursingDiploma, St. Thomas Hospital School ofNursingB.S.N., Bowling Green State UniversityM.S.N., Medical College of OhioPh.D., The University of ToledoAmy Spangler, M.S., R.N., C.P.N.P.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., M.S.N., The University ofMichiganSue Stoner, B.S.N., R.N.Associate Coordinator, NursingLearning LabB.S.N., Bowling Green State UniversityDebbie Sullivan, B.S.N., R.N.Associate Coordinator, NursingLearning LabB.S.N., The University of ToledoDeb Vargo, M.S.N., R.N.Interim Director of the Master of Science inNursingAssociate Professor of NursingA.D.N., B.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The Medical College of OhioMaurine Weis, M.S.N., R.N.Instructor of NursingDiploma, St. Vincent Hospital School ofNursingB.S.N., The University of ToledoM.S.N., The University of PhoenixLynne Zajac, M.S.N., R.N.Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., Albright CollegeM.S.N., Case Western Reserve UniversityDepartment of Philosophy and ValuesMark S. Christensen, M.A.Chairperson of the Department ofPhilosophy and ValuesAssistant Professor of PhilosophyB.A., M.A., University of WisconsinEllen W. Bernal, Ph.D.Instructor of Philosophy*B.A., Beloit CollegeM.A., Ph.D., Duke UniversityChristine Jonke, M.A.Instructor of Philosophy*B.A., Wells CollegeM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityMark MacDowell, M.A.Assistant Professor of PhilosophyB.A., M.A., The University of ToledoLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

310Faculty & StaffMary Mallin, M.L.S.Instructor of Human Values*B.S., The University of DaytonM.L.S., The University of ToledoCsaba Nyiri, Ph.D.Instructor of Philosophy*B.A., Eotvos Lorand UniversityM.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green StateUniversityDepartment of PsychologyPatricia A. Bellomo, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of PsychologyProfessor of PsychologyB.S., Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed., Ph.D., The University of ToledoRobert Campbell, M.A.Associate Professor of PsychologyB.A., M.A., St. Bonaventure UniversityThomas J. Estrella, M.A.Associate Professor of PsychologyB.A., Providence CollegeM.A., St. Bonaventure UniversityRobyn Gandy, Ph.D.Associate Professor of PsychologyA.A., B.I.S., Lourdes CollegeM.A., The University of DaytonPh.D., The University of ToledoKelly Griffing, D.D.Instructor of Psychology*B.A., Westbrook UniversityD.D., American Institute of HolisticTheologyTeddi Moorman, M.Ed.Instructor of Psychology*A.B., Ohio UniversityM.Ed., The University of ToledoDepartment of Social WorkJoyce P. Litten, Ed.D., L.I.S.W.-S.Chairperson of the Department ofSocial WorkProgram DirectorAssistant Professor of Social WorkB.A., The University of AkronM.S.S.A., Mandel School of AppliedSocial Sciences, Case Western ReserveUniversityEd.D., Bowling Green State UniversityMark Robinson, M.S.W.Director of Field EducationInstructor of Social WorkA.S., Onondaga Community CollegeB.S.W., M.S.W., Syracuse UniversityJames D. Wares, M.S.W., L.I.S.W. - S.,L.P.C.C. - S.Assistant Professor of Social WorkB.A., M.S.W., The University of MichiganDepartment of Sociology andJustice StudiesTherese Hoffman, Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department of Sociologyand Justice StudiesProfessor of Sociology and Justice StudiesB.A., The University of ToledoM.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green StateUniversityDale Lanigan, Ed.D.Director of the Criminal Justice ProgramAssistant Professor of Sociology and JusticeStudiesB.A., Elmira CollegeM.A., Methodist Theological School inOhioEd.D., The University of ToledoKristin Blochowski, J.D., M.Ed.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., Bowling Green State UniversityJ.D., M.Ed., The University of Toledo2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Faculty & Staff311Thomas Galvin, M.S.W.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., The University of ToledoM.S.W., The Ohio State UniversityJoseph D. Moran, M.A.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., The University of ToledoM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityLawrence Murphy, M.A.Assistant Professor of Sociology and JusticeStudiesB.S., M.A., University of Notre DamePaul Paquette, M.Ed.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., M.Ed., The University of ToledoChief Gerald Sobb, B.S.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.S., The University of ToledoRobert Strauss, J.D.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., Bowling Green State UniversityJ.D., University of San DiegoJudge Mary Grace Trimboli, J.D.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., Canisius CollegeJ.D., The University of ToledoLindsey Whitehead, M.Ed., M.P.A.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., Our Lady of the Lake UniversityM.Ed., M.P.A., The University of ToledoJohn Yerman, J.D.Instructor of Sociology and Justice Studies*B.A., Kent State UniversityJ.D., The University of ToledoDepartment of Theological StudiesSr. Shannon Schrein, O.S.F., Ph.D.Chairperson of the Department ofTheological StudiesDirector of Master of Arts in TheologyProfessor of Theological StudiesB.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., The University of DaytonPh.D., Marquette UniversityBradley M. Boyle, M.A.Instructor of Theological Studies*B.A., Georgetown UniversityM.A., Harvard UniversityBenjamin Brown, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Theological StudiesB.A., Franciscan University of SteubenvilleM.A., The Catholic University of AmericaPh.D., The Catholic University of AmericaGloria Denos, M.A.Instructor of Theological Studies*B.A., Notre Dame CollegeM.A., John Carroll UniversityReverend James Dumke, Ph.D.Instructor of Theological Studies*A.B., Capital UniversityM.Div., The Evangelical LutheranTheological SeminaryPh.D., Duke UniversityGeoffrey J. Grubb, Ph.D.Professor of Theological StudiesA.B., Saint Louis UniversityM.A., The Catholic University of AmericaPh.D., Saint Louis UniversityBarbara Holdcroft, Ph.D.Instructor of Theological Studies*B.Ed., The University of ToledoB.A.R.S., Lourdes CollegeM.A., M.S.Ed., The University of DaytonPh.D., The University of ToledoPatricia Oedy-Murray, M.A.Instructor of Theological Studies*B.A., Lourdes CollegeM.A., St. Mary’s College of MinnesotaSr. Brigid O’Shea Merriman, O.S.F., Ph.D.Instructor of Theological Studies*B.A., Mary Manse CollegeM.A., The University of DaytonPh.D., Graduate Theological Union,BerkeleyLourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

312Faculty & StaffEmeriti FacultyBarbara M. Britsch, Ph.D.Professor of English, EmeritaB.A., Lake Erie CollegeM.A., The University of MichiganPh.D., The University of ToledoRosa Lewis, Ph.D.Professor of Humanities, EmeritaB.A., Southern Methodist UniversityM.A., University of TexasPh.D., The University of ToledoSandusky Site ofLourdes CollegeJanet Gabel, M.A.Coordinator, Sandusky Site ofLourdes CollegeB.S., Ferris State UniversityM.A., The University of WisconsinPresident EmeritaSr. Ann Francis Klimkowski,O.S.F., Ph.D.President EmeritaB.S.E., M.Ed., Bowling Green StateUniversityPh.D., The University of ToledoBoard of TrusteesLourdes College (2009- 2010)Jack J. Altenburger, B.A.,M.A.SuperintendentCatholic Youth & School ServicesCarol Howell AndersonCommunity VolunteerPatricia Appold, B.A., M.A.PresidentThe Oliver HouseRichard L. Arnos, B.A.C.E.O. & Board ManagerRepublic Development, LLCJohn Bachey, B.S., M.B.A.Vice President, Global AccountsManagementOwens-Illinois, Inc.William J. Carroll, B.B.A.CEOLimo-Reid TechnologiesBruce C. Carver, B.S., M.B.A.Vice President and CIOCummins, Inc. (Indiana)Larry B. Dillin, B.S.PresidentDillin CorpErnest C. Enrique, M.S.Vice PresidentTolTest, Inc.Thomas B. Geiger, Jr. B.A.PresidentCapital Tire GroupJohn Hayes Harris III, B.S., M.Ed.Chief Wellness Officer &Senior Vice PresidentHealthwaysJim A. Haudan, B.A., M.B.A.CEORoot Learning, Inc.Carl B. Hedlund, B.A.Retired President & CEOTherma-Tru DoorsRobert C. Helmer, Ph.D., J.D.PresidentLourdes CollegeSandra M. Hylant, B.A., J.D.Vice PresidentMidland Title and Escrow, Ltd.Dennis G. Johnson, B.A., C.P.C.U.PresidentBrooks Insurance Agency, Inc.Deborah Knight, R.N.Vice PresidentThunderbird Enterprises2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

313Robert W. LaClairPresident & CEOFifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio)Michael P. McAlear, B.B.A., M.B.A.CEOService Spring CorporationAnn L. Meier, B.A., M.A.Community VolunteerJames M. MurrayRetired President Ohio OperationsFirstEnergy CorporationJoseph T. Nachtrab, B.A., C.P.A.PresidentNorthaven Development GroupSr. Rachel Nijakowski, O.S.F., A.A., B.A.,M.A., Ph.D.Executive DirectorSophia CenterDavid L. O’Connell, B.A., J.D.Managing PartnerMarshall & Melhorn, LLCRandall D. Oostra, B.A., M.S.,M.H.H.A., D.M., F.A.C.H.E.President and Chief Operating OfficerProMedica Health SystemsSr. Brigid O’Shea Merriman, O.S.F.,B.A., B.S.E., M.A., Ph.D.Congregational Formation MinisterSisters of St. FrancisWilliam D. Rudolph, B.S., M.B.A.ChairmanThe Rudolph/Libbe Companies, Inc.Ann A. Stranahan, B.A., M.F.A.Community VolunteerLarry D. Ulrich, B.B.A.PresidentLDU Enterprises, LLCSr. Mary Jon Wagner, O.S.F., Ed.S.Assistant Congregational MinisterSisters of St. FrancisKathleen A. Zacharias, R.N.Community VolunteerTrustee EmeritiDolly Flasck, R.N.Community VolunteerKevin J. Kenney, B.A., J.D.Attorney-at-LawKevin J. Kenney & AssociatesW. Geoffrey Lyden, III, B.B.A.CEOThe Lyden CompanyMartha Mewhort, A.B., M.A.Former Board ChairRetired History ProfessorLourdes CollegeRobert E. O’Brien, B.B.A.Chairman of the BoardCentury Equipment, Inc.Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

314IndexAAcademic Advising Process...................... 23Academic Calendar................................. 50Academic Credit..................................... 50Academic Departments......................... 103Academic Grievance................................ 61Academic HigherEducation Partnerships...................... 95Bachelor of SciencePhysician Assistant Program........... 97Bachelor of Science / Master ofOccupational Therapy Program...... 98Bachelor of Science / Master ofPhysical Therapy Program.............. 99Academic Honesty.................................. 62Academic Honors................................... 57Academic Organization........................... 68School of Arts and Sciences................ 69School of Nursing.............................. 70School of Professional Studies............ 71Academic Policies.................................... 50Academic Probation and Dismissal......... 58Academic Progress.................................. 47Academic Services................................... 24Accelerated Courses................................ 93Accessibility............................................ 25AccountingBachelor of Science Program............... 119Accounting and FinanceBachelor of Science Program............... 120Accreditation and Membership............... 19Administration andAdministrative Staff............................ 296Admissions............................................. 34Application Procedure........................ 35Audit Students................................... 40Conditional........................................ 37Credit Evaluation............................... 36Prior to High School Graduation....... 38Post Secondary Option...................... 38International Applicants..................... 35Non-Degree....................................... 40Notification....................................... 35Regular.............................................. 36Transient Student............................... 382009-10Advanced Placement............................... 52Alumni Association................................. 26Alverno Studio ....................................... 16Aerospace Studies CourseDescriptions..................................... 190American Sign Language CourseDescriptions..................................... 191Appold Planetarium................................ 15Art Course Descriptions....................... 192Art Curriculum..................................... 104Assessment.............................................. 12Associate in Arts Degree.......................... 88Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Degree...... 91Associate in Arts Natural andBehavioral Sciences............................ 91Attendance.............................................. 64Audit Students........................................ 40BBachelor of Arts Degree.......................... 78Bachelor of Arts EnvironmentalScience Major.................................. 113Bachelor of Arts inInterdisciplinary Studies .................... 80Bachelor of Science Degree..................... 81Bachelor of Science Business Majors..... 117Bachelor of Science inNursing Degree.................................. 85Biology Course Descriptions................. 196Biology Curriculum.............................. 109Bookstore Policy..................................... 44Buildings and Campus............................ 13Business Administration Bachelorof Science Program........................... 120Business Course Descriptions................ 202Business Curriculum............................. 114Business Minors.................................... 123CCalendar .......................Inside Front CoverCampus Map .................Inside Back CoverCampus Ministry.................................... 26Career Services........................................ 27Center for Professional Studies................ 15Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Index315CertificatesCatholic High School ReligionTeacher........................................... 143Elementary Religion Teacher............ 143Graduate Leadership........................ 282Chapel.................................................... 16Chemistry Course Descriptions............ 127Chemistry and Physical SciencesCurriculum...................................... 207College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP)................................ 53Commencement..................................... 63Communications CourseDescriptions..................................... 209Computer Course Descriptions............ 210Counseling Services................................ 27Course Descriptions.............................. 189DDean’s List.............................................. 57Declaration of Candidacy....................... 63Diversity Statement................................... 9EEbeid Student Center............................. 15Education Course Descriptions............. 210Education Curriculum.......................... 128Adolescence to Young Adult Bachelorof Science Program..................... 137Early Childhood Bachelor of ArtsProgram...................................... 132Middle Childhood Bachelor of ArtsProgram..................................... 135Middle Childhood GeneralistEndorsement.............................. 145Special Programs.............................. 143Catholic High School ReligionTeacher Certificate...................... 143Elementary Religion TeacherCertificate .................................. 143Franciscan Center Arts EducationProgram...................................... 147Lourdes Life Lab Natural andEnvironmental ScienceResource Program....................... 147Master of Education Degree withEmphasis in Computers/Technology...271Teacher Licensure............................. 144Educational Rights andPrivacy Act Policy............................... 16Emeriti Faculty..................................... 311English Course Descriptions................. 218Environmental Science Program........... 113Expenses................................................. 42Experiential Learning Credit................... 53FFaculty.................................................. 301Financial Aid.......................................... 44Financial Aid for Graduate Students..... 260Flasck Nursing Center............................ 15Food Service........................................... 28Franciscan Theatre andConference Center and Gymnasium.. 15Franciscan Values...................................... 9Freeze Date Information......................... 48French Course Descriptions.................. 220GGeneral Education Requirements (BA)... 74Geography Course Descriptions............ 220Grade Change......................................... 64Graduate School................................... 257Mission Statement........................... 258Graduate Student Policies................ 258Master of Education......................... 269Policies........................................... 270Course Descriptions....................... 274Professional Development................ 277State of Ohio ElementaryGeneralist Endorsement................... 278Course Descriptions....................... 278Master of OrganizationalLeadership...................................... 280Policies........................................... 281Leadership Certificate...................... 282Course Descriptions....................... 283Master of Science in Nursing........... 285Policies........................................... 286Nurse Educator Concentration...... 286Nurse Leader Concentration.......... 287Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

316IndexNursing Leadership Certificate.............. 288Course Descriptions....................... 289Master of Arts in Theology............... 291Policies............................................. 292Course Descriptions......................... 294Grants..................................................... 45Guiding Principles.................................... 8HHealth and Wellness CourseDescriptions..................................... 221Health and Wellness MinorCurriculum...................................... 114Health Care Administration Bachelorof Science Program........................... 121Health Professions Collaborative............. 97Bachelor of Science PhysicianAssistant Program............................. 97Bachelor of Science /MasterOccupational Therapy Program....... 98Bachelor of Science/Master ofPhysical Therapy Program................ 99Health Services....................................... 28Higher Education AcademicPartnerships....................................... 95ROTC Opportunities...................... 95Owens Health Science Programs...... 95Sandusky Site of Lourdes College..... 96Tiffin University............................... 96University of Detroit MercyEngineering.................................... 96University of Findlay HealthProfessions..................................... 97University of Toledo Doctor ofOccupational Therapy.................. 101History Course Descriptions................. 222History, Political Science, andGeography Curriculum.................... 148Honors, Academic.................................. 57Honor Societies...................................... 57Housing.................................................. 28Human Resource ManagementBachelor of Science Program............ 121Human Values Course Descriptions...... 226II.D. Card................................................ 29Independent Study................................. 94Institutional Review Board...................... 64JJustice Studies Curriculum.................... 175LLanguage & Literature Curriculum....... 152Leadership Studies................................ 202Learning Outcomes................................ 10Liberal Arts Associate Degree Program.... 91Library.................................................... 14Life Lab.......................................... 14, 147Loans...................................................... 45Lourdes Alert.......................................... 29MManagement Bachelor ofScience Program............................... 122Marketing Bachelor ofScience Program............................... 122Mathematics Course Descriptions......... 228Mathematics Department..................... 156Military Duty......................................... 64Military Science Course Descriptions... 226Mission Statement.................................... 8Mother Adelaide Award.......................... 19Music Course Descriptions................... 230Music Curriculum................................ 157NNewman Award...................................... 19Non-Collegiate SponsoredLearning Programs............................. 55Non-Discrimination Policy..................... 18Non-Divisional Courses Curriculum.... 188Non-Divisional Course Descriptions.... 232Nursing Course Descriptions................ 232Nursing Curriculum............................. 158OOhio Senate Bill 140Postsecondary Option........................ 38Our Franciscan Values.............................. 9Owens Health Science Programs............. 952009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog

Index317PParking................................................... 29Paul R. Koester Greenhouse.................... 16Personal Information Changes................ 56Philosophy and Values Curriculum....... 168Philosophy Course Descriptions........... 239Physical Education CourseDescriptions..................................... 238Physical Sciences CourseDescriptions..................................... 241Physical Sciences Information............... 127Political Science Course Descriptions.... 242Pre-Art Therapy Program...................... 108Pre-Professional Programs....................... 93Prior Learning......................................... 51Privacy of Records................................... 16Psychology Course Descriptions........... 242Psychology Curriculum......................... 170Publications............................................ 30RRefunds.................................................. 43Registration............................................ 55Registration Procedure............................ 55Repeating Courses.................................. 64Reserve Officer Training CorpPartnerships....................................... 95SSandusky Site of Lourdes College............ 96Scale of Scholarship................................ 65Schedule Change.................................... 56Scholarships............................................ 45Science Course Descriptions................. 248Seal........................................................... 1Security................................................... 30Service Learning...................................... 31Social Work Course Descriptions.......... 245Social Work Curriculum....................... 173Sociology Course Descriptions.............. 248Sociology and Justice StudiesCurriculum...................................... 175Spanish Course Descriptions................. 253Sr. Cabrini Warpeha (WIN) Center........ 24Student Finances..................................... 41Student Government Association............ 32Student-Focused Health SciencePrograms Collaborative...................... 97Student Organizations............................ 32Student Services...................................... 22TThe Appold Planetarium........................ 15Theological Studies CourseDescriptions..................................... 254Theological Studies Curriculum............ 182Tiffin University..................................... 96Transcripts.............................................. 66Transfer Applicants................................. 35Transfer of Credit.................................... 51TRiO Program....................................... 33Trustees................................................. 312Tuition and Fees..................................... 42Tutoring.................................................. 24UUndergraduate Degrees Offered.............. 73University of Detroit Mercy.................... 96University of Findlay............................... 97University of Toledo.............................. 101WWeather Closings.................................... 63Weekend Classes..................................... 94Withdrawal from Class........................... 56Women’s Studies CourseDescriptions..................................... 226Work-Study Program.............................. 46Lourdes College Academic Catalog 2009-10

318Notes2009-10Lourdes College Academic Catalog