Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2014 - Immaculata University

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREEAs stated in its philosophy and goals, undergraduate academicprograms at Immaculata are based on the liberal arts tradition.The goals for the liberal arts core requirements at Immaculataare those listed as essential academic outcomes by the NationalLeadership Council for Liberal Education and America’s Promise[LEAP], a study initiated by the Association of American Collegesand Universities. The LEAP National Leadership Council (2002)outlined the following as essential learning outcomes: Knowledgeof Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World, Intellectualand Practical Skills, Personal and Social Responsibility, andIntegrative Learning. Linked to these outcomes are the corevalues of Immaculata, which provide the foundation for academiclife in the College of Undergraduate Studies and the College ofLifeLong Learning: Faith, Caring, Service, Integrity, Learning, andTeamwork. While students in different majors and degree programsmust complete varying core curriculum requirements, all studentsreceive exposure to the four key learning outcomes and Immaculatacore values listed above.Outcomes proposed by the LEAP National Leadership Councilhave been further defined and adopted as outcomes for theImmaculata liberal arts core courses.Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and NaturalWorld: Through study in the sciences and mathematics, socialsciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts (LEAP).Through courses required by the liberal arts core, in addition tocourses required by their majors, students will:• develop the tools of critical thinking and inquiry• demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method• exhibit competence in everyday applications of mathematics• articulate an understanding of the Catholic intellectualtradition• appreciate the humanities as a way to enrich personalunderstanding• demonstrate the ability to communicate in a second languageIntellectual and Practical Skills, including: Inquiry and analysis,critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication,quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork and problemsolving (LEAP). Through courses required by the liberal arts core,in addition to courses required by their majors, students will:• acquire knowledge through hypothesizing, analyzing andsynthesizing appropriate data, and evaluating outcomes andconclusions• incorporate thesis, evidence and organization into researchassignments• recognize multiple approaches to problem solving throughcollaborative teamwork• use internet-based applications and information critically• understand laws, regulations, and institutional policiesaffecting use of informationPersonal and Social Responsibility, including: Civic knowledgeand engagement – local and global, intercultural knowledge andcompetence, ethical reasoning and action, foundations and skills forlifelong learning (LEAP). Through courses required by the liberal artscore, in addition to courses required by their majors, students will:• evaluate how personal/communal actions impact the globalworld• recognize diverse cultures, life experiences and worldviews• develop awareness of personal and social responsibilities• articulate the Catholic Church’s position on socialresponsibility and justice• value a code of personal and professional ethical behaviorIntegrative Learning, including: Synthesis and advancedaccomplishment across general and specialized studies (LEAP).Through courses required by the liberal arts core, but evenmore specifically in capstone experiences required by academicprograms, students will:• show initiative in field work and in class settings• employ curriculum in real world scenarios through research,service learning courses, internships, practica, and clinicalassignments• reflect on outcomes in terms of personal growth andperformance assessmentTo fulfill Immaculata’s objective as a Catholic university withits program of study based on the liberal arts and its core values,students studying for the baccalaureate degree must complete oneof the following liberal arts programs, depending upon the student’scollege, program, and major.Liberal Arts Core RequirementsCollege of Undergraduate StudiesCollege of LifeLong Learning(Continuing Education Programs)Students complete either the Liberal Arts Core: Arts andSciences or the Liberal Arts Core: Professional Studies.Liberal Arts Core: Arts and Sciences: Departmentsfollowing the Arts and Sciences Core include the following:chemistry, English/communication, global languages and cultures,history-political science-international relations, music, musicperformance, psychology (except biology-psychology), sociologycriminology,theology.Students pursuing secondary certification in any of the abovemajors follow the Professional Studies Core.In the Mathematics-Computing Sciences-Physics Department,students completing a BA in mathematics follow the Arts andSciences Core.Liberal Arts Core Requirements: Arts and SciencesTheology6 creditsPhilosophy6 creditsEthics0-3 credits*Composition I and II 6 creditsForeign Language 6 credits(or demonstrated competency)Exercise Science 2 creditsFYE1 creditPhysical Education 2 Contact Hours (0 credits)Natural Sciences (Lab) 3 creditsMathematics3 creditsSocial Sciences 6 creditsHistory6 creditsHumanities Elective 6 credits(3 credits from among music, art, or literature)Total 51-54 credits28
Liberal Arts Core: Professional Studies: Departmentsfollowing the Professional Studies Core include the following:biology (including biology-psychology), business and accounting,education (including all students pursuing secondary certification),fashion-family and consumer sciences, health sciences and services,human science movement, mathematics-computing science-physics(except the BA in mathematics), music education, music therapy,nursing (generic BSN program only), nutrition and dietetics.Liberal Arts Core Requirements: Professional StudiesTheology6 creditsPhilosophy6 creditsEthics0-3 credits*Composition I and II 6 creditsForeign Languages 6 credits(or demonstrated competency)Exercise Science 2 creditsFYE1 creditPhysical Education 2 Contact Hours (0 credits)Natural Sciences (Lab) 3 creditsMathematics3 creditsSocial Sciences 3 creditsHistory3 creditsHumanities Elective 3 creditsTotal 42-45 credits*Students must complete an ethics requirement which maybe satisfied by the requirements for the major, from coursesoffered by the theology or philosophy departments, or from ademonstrated departmental component. Credits used to satisfy theethics requirement do not satisfy required credits in theology orphilosophy.Physical Education Requirement:Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies must complete a100-level exercise science course (2 credits) and two contact hoursof physical education (0 credits).First Year Experience Requirement:Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies must completeeither FYE 100 (1 credit) or FYE 110: Honors Keystone Seminar(3 credits).Humanities electives include art, communication, English, foreignlanguage, history, music, theology, and philosophy.Natural Sciences electives may be chosen from among biology,chemistry, physics, and environmental science.Social Science electives may be chosen from among economics,geography, politics, psychology, and sociology.Liberal Arts Core: ACCEL ® Programs (BA and BSN)BA Degrees:For the B.A. in Financial Management, Health Care Management,Human Performance Management, Information Technology inBusiness, Organization Dynamics, and Emergency Planning andManagement:Theology6 creditsPhilosophy6 creditsEnglish9 credits(6 credits in Composition;3 credits in Literature)Foreign Languages or Cultures 3 creditsWorld Civilization3 creditsDesignated Humanities 6 creditsNatural Sciences (Lab) 3 credits(Biology, Environmental Science,Chemistry, Physics)Mathematics3 creditsSocial Sciences9 credits(Economics, Geography, Politics,Psychology, Sociology, Integrative Course)Total 48 creditsBSN Degree in Nursing: Students studying for the BSNDegree in Nursing (ACCEL ® ) must complete the following corerequirements:Theology6 creditsPhilosophy6 creditsEnglish9 creditsForeign Languages or Cultures 3 creditsWorld Civilization3 creditsSocial Sciences6 credits(Economics, Geography, Politics,Psychology, Sociology,Integrative Course)Natural Sciences (Lab) 6-8 credits(Biology, Environmental Science,Chemistry, Physics)Total 39-41 creditsASSOCIATE DEGREELiberal Arts Core RequirementsCollege of Undergraduate StudiesCollege of LifeLong Learning (Continuing Education Programs)Associate of Arts: Students studying for the associate of arts (AA)degree in the College of Undergraduate Studies and the Collegeof LifeLong Learning (Continuing Education Programs) mustcomplete the following liberal arts core program:Theology6 creditsPhilosophy3 creditsEnglish Composition 6 creditsHumanities Elective* 6 creditsSocial Sciences**Natural Sciences (Lab)***6 credits6 creditsTotal 48 credits29
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