Table Of Content2014-2015 COURSE CATALOG
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or employment in any of its educational programs or activities, including
scholarships, loans and athletics and other College administered
programs on the basis of age, race, color, national and ethnic origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic
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military services, or any other class protected by applicable state and
federal law. The College complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title
IX of the Education Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, prohibiting such discrimination. The College also complies with
applicable Massachusetts laws on nondiscrimination. Anyone who has
experienced unlawful discrimination may file a complaint with Kathy
Garvey, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or
Michelle Fatcheric, Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs,
[email protected].
The College reserves the right to make changes to any policies,
procedures, courses, programs and fees indicated in the catalog without
notice.
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Table of Contents Page
General Information
A Message from the President 6
Academic Calendar 7
Introduction 12
Accreditation and Memberships 13
Vision, Mission and Core Values 16
Educational Philosophy 17
Location 18
Admissions 20
Admissions 20
Admissions Requirements 21
Office of Administrative Services 41
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 41
Undergraduate Program Expenses 42
Financial Aid 48
Types of Aid 49
Student Affairs 55
Athletics 55
Campus Activities and Student Leadership Development 56
Fitness and Wellness at Becker College 57
Health and Wellness Services 58
Residence Life 59
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Academics 61
Academic Information 63
Academic Services 82
Academic Programs 86
Division of Undergraduate Studies 88
Bachelor of Arts in Design 88
Communications Design Concentration 89
Graphic Design Concentration 90
Interactive Media Design - Game Design Concentration 93
Interactive Media Design - Computer Game Development &
Programming Concentration 97
Interactive Media Design – Video Game Management &
Production Concentration 101
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Youth Education 104
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts 105
Elementary Education Concentration 107
Global Citizenship Concentration 109
Pre-Law Concentration 111
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 113
Addictions Counseling Concentration 116
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration 118
Early Childhood Education Concentration 120
Forensic Psychology Concentration 122
Health and Human Services Concentration 124
Mental Health Counseling Concentration 126
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Pre-Med/Health Studies Concentration 128
Bachelor of Science in Biology 130
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 132
Big Data Analytics Concentration 133
Computer Information Systems Concentration 135
Equine Management Concentration 137
Management Concentration 139
Marketing Concentration 141
Sports Management Concentration 143
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Wellness Education 144
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 146
Domestic Counter Terrorism Studies: 148
Policy, Research and Management Concentration
Forensics/Crime Scene Processing Concentration 150
Policing/Law Enforcement Concentration 152
Pre-Law Concentration 153
Bachelor of Science in Data Science 155
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 159
Community Health and Wellness Concentration 161
Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) 163
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) 166
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science 171
Veterinary Science – Clinical & Laboratory Animal 171
Medicine Concentration
Veterinary Science - Pre-Veterinary Concentration 174
Laboratory Animal Management Concentration 177
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Equine Studies Concentration 180
Associate of Science in Animal Care 183
Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology 184
Minors 187
Undecided 187
Accelerated and Professional Studies 188
Associate of Science: Early Childhood Education 188
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Youth Education 189
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts: Elementary Education Concentration
(Licensure) 190
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 192
Addictions Counseling Concentration 194
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration 195
Forensic Psychology Concentration 197
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 199
Management Specialization 199
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) 202
Certificate Programs 206
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 206
Certificate in Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Counseling 206
Certificate in Human Resource Management 207
Certificate in Interactive Media Design 208
Certificate in Project Management 208
Certificate in Terrorism Studies 209
Certificate in Writing for Screen and Digital Media 210
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Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions 211
Directories
Members of the Board of Trustees 318
President’s Cabinet 319
Academic Administrators 321
Faculty 321
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A Message from the President
Greetings from Becker College! I am indeed proud to be the tenth president of this great
institution. Passionate about the transformative power of higher education, I have dedicated
my career to encouraging young people to work hard pursuing their educational and career
dreams, exploring opportunities, strengthening their abilities, and realizing their potential.
This catalog highlights the unique programs and opportunities found at Becker—academic
programs ranging from Veterinary Science, Design, Computer Game Programming, and
Equine Studies to accelerated degree programs in Business, Education and Psychology.
With its history dating back to 1784, Becker College is the 19th oldest institution of higher
learning in the country, currently enrolling nearly 2,000 students at campuses in Worcester
and Leicester. Becker College is among the nation’s Best 379 Colleges as ranked by The
Princeton Review. For five years in a row, The Princeton Review has ranked Becker among
the top colleges in the U.S. and Canada for video game design. Becker is one of only two
private colleges in New England to offer AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs,
and its nursing programs are among the top 20 producers of nurses in Massachusetts. In
April 2011, Becker was designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as home of the
Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI), a statewide center facilitating
cooperation and innovation among the digital games industry, the public sector, and
academia. MassDiGI helps position Massachusetts as a global leader in the digital games
industry by 2020—resulting in job growth, economic development, and entrepreneurship.
Becker has built its history of success in challenging and supporting students from diverse
backgrounds to achieve beyond their expectations. Dedicated faculty and staff are
committed to student success and focus their energies and the College’s resources to make
Becker the place where you can realize your dreams and make a difference in the world.
By inspiring innovative, entrepreneurial initiatives that augment the College’s rich history and
deliver a transformational educational experience to every student that instills the three
pillars of global citizenship: academic excellence, social responsibility, and creative
expression, I challenge all Becker students to not only rise to the top of their chosen
professions, but to contribute to the greater good as global citizens.
On behalf of the Becker College community, I welcome you.
Best Regards,
Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
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