Graduate Bulletin

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Graduate Bulletin
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Program has been accredited by the New
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is Jersey Board of Nursing and the Commission
an equal opportunity college. It does not dis- on Collegiate Nursing Education. The
criminate in admission or access to its programs Chemistry Program offers a B.S. track accred-
and activities or in treatment or employment of ited by the American Chemical Society. The
individuals on the basis of race, creed, religion, Physical Therapy Program has been accredited
color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, by the Commission on Accreditation in
sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital sta- Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the
tus, familial status, affectional or sexual orienta- American Physical Therapy Association. The
tion, gender identity or expression, domestic Environmental Health Track of the Public
partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or Health Program has been accredited by the
blood trait, genetic information, disability National Environmental Health Sciences and
(including perceived disability, physical, mental, Protection Accreditation Council, and that pro-
and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for gram’s Health Administration Track has been
service in the Armed Forces of the United States. accredited by the Association of University
Programs in Health Administration. The
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Occupational Therapy Program is accredited
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
stands firmly committed to the principle of
Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
equal employment opportunity. The College
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
employs a diverse population of men and
women who represent various racial, ethnic and ACADEMIC RIGHTS AND
economic backgrounds. The College strives to RESPONSIBILITIES
maintain and extend that diversity, not only to The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
comply with state and federal statutes, but also recognizes a member of the College community
to provide an educationally desirable environ- to be no less a citizen than any other member of
ment. To that end, the College has developed an American society. As citizens, members of the
Affirmative Action Program to reaffirm and campus community enjoy the same basic rights
operationalize fully Stockton’s commitment to and are bound by the same responsibilities to
equal opportunity for all job classifications. respect the rights of others as are all citizens.
The sexual harassment of students or Among the basic rights are freedom to learn;
employees by faculty, administrators, other freedom of speech; freedom of peaceful assem-
employees or students is a form of sex discrim- bly, association and protest; freedom in political
ination prohibited by state and federal law. The beliefs; and freedom from personal force, vio-
College regards such behavior as a violation of lence, abuse or threats of the same.
the code of conduct required of all persons As citizens, members of the campus commu-
associated with the institution. nity also have the right to organize their person-
In addition, the College complies with federal al lives and behavior, so long as they do not vio-
regulations that require it to employ and to ad- late the law or agreements voluntarily entered
vance the disabled, Vietnam-era veterans and into and do not interfere with the right of others
disabled veterans. or the educational process.
ACCREDITATION ABOUT THE BULLETIN
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is The Stockton Graduate Bulletin, published
accredited by the Commission on Higher every two years, is an official publication of The
Education—Middle States Association of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. It pro-
Colleges and Schools. The Social Work vides a summary of many College policies and
Program has been accredited by the Council on procedures and selected activities and services.
Social Work Education. The teacher education Copy for the Graduate Bulletinwas prepared as
sequence has been approved by the New Jersey of July 1, 2006. While every effort has been
Department of Education and the National made to ensure the accuracy of the information
Association of State Directors of Teacher contained, the College reserves the right to
Education and Certification. The Nursing make changes at any time without prior notice.
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Graduate Bulletinsare available in the Office of and payment information, course offerings for
Admissions and the Office of Graduate Studies. the given term and additional course descrip-
The preregistration and registration Schedule tions. Courses are also listed on Stockton’s
of Courses, prepared each term, contains pre- Web site (www.stockton.edu) where students
registration and registration procedures, billing can also register for courses.
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D O
EGREES FFERED
BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Arts, Studies in the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology Biology
Business Studies Business Studies
Chemistry Chemistry
Communications Computer Science and Information Systems
Computer Science and Information Systems Environmental Studies
Criminal Justice Geology
Economics Marine Science
Environmental Studies Mathematics
Geology Physics, Applied
Historical Studies Psychology
Languages and Culture Studies Public Health
Liberal Studies Social Work
Literature Speech Pathology and Audiology
Marine Science Nursing (B.S.N.)
Mathematics
Philosophy and Religion
Physics, Applied
Political Science GRADUATE DEGREES
Psychology Doctor of Physical Therapy
Sociology and Anthropology Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Teacher Education Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Instructional Technology
Master of Business Administration
Master of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Computational Science
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Preparation for the Health Professions
Paralegal Studies
Summer-to-Summer Teacher Education
English as a Second Language
New Jersey Supervisor Endorsement
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T C
ABLE OF ONTENTS
Message from the President............................1
College Overview............................................2
Admissions and Finances..............................10
Registration and Records...............................21
The Campus and Its Facilities.......................27
College Governance and Procedures.............46
Graduate Study..............................................63
Graduate Programs.................................70-137
Doctor of Physical Therapy......................70
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice...........78
Master of Arts in Education.....................85
Master of Arts in Holocaust and
Genocide Studies...................................93
Master of Arts in
Instructional Technology.....................100
Master of Business Administration........108
Master of Science in
Computational Science........................116
Master of Science in Nursing.................119
Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy..........................105
Master of Physical Therapy....................113
Post-Baccalaureate Programs......................138
Preparation for the Health Professions...138
Certificate in Paralegal Studies..............138
Summer-to-Summer
Teacher Certification...........................142
Certification: English
as a Second Language........................143
Administrative Directory.............................145
Faculty/Staff Directory................................152
Governing Boards........................................176
Academic Calendar.....................................177
Campus Map................................................185
Index............................................................187
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1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
M P
ESSAGE FROM THE RESIDENT
Welcome! The Richard Stockton College of New Moreover, our courses focus on the active par-
Jersey is one of America’s most distinctive public ticipation of students, often emphasizing leader-
colleges, consistently ranking among the nation’s ship, analytical, communication and interper-
finest educational institutions. This distinguished sonal skills, as well as utilizing small-
college of liberal arts, sciences and professional group/teamwork and self-directed learning.
studies is noted for its distinctive and challenging Small classes and student participation in facul-
program offerings, while also providing our grad- ty research are also among the many offerings at
uate students with a high-quality and diverse stu- Stockton to ensure that students reap the bene-
dent, faculty and staff population. fits of a Stockton education. Furthermore, we
Although we are young, founded in 1969, we also integrate innovative teaching and learning
already have a tradition of anticipating and lead- techniques, along with the latest in technology
ing changes that other universities and colleges into the curriculum.
follow. Currently, the College offers nine gradu- As a graduate student, you will have tremen-
ate degree programs: Business Administration, dous opportunities to learn from distinguished
Computational Science, Criminal Justice, faculty and to participate in campus activities
Education, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, with individuals from various backgrounds and
Instructional Technology, Nursing, Occupational perspectives. This Bulletinis a roadmap that can
Therapy and Physical Therapy. Each of these provide answers to questions about course offer-
programs is specifically designed to challenge ings, College policies and procedures, in addition
the best and brightest: our graduate students. to College activities and services. Use it well and
We also offer many of the academic, techno- have a delightful and rewarding time as one of
logical and cultural advantages of a large uni- our excellent Richard Stockton College students.
versity, but with the community spirit of a liber-
al arts college. The College’s Division of Best Wishes,
Student Affairs also offers a comprehensive
array of non-academic services and activities.
Moreover, a variety of programs are also avail-
able to our commuting students so that they too
have the opportunity to take advantage of what
the Stockton community has to offer. Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr.
Stockton’s exceptional faculty and staff are President
highly credentialed and have attained degrees
from the some of the most prestigious graduate
institutions in the nation and around the world.
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COLLEGE OVERVIEW 2
C O
OLLEGE VERVIEW
THE COLLEGE Quality academic programs are best created,
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is developed and maintained by a high degree of
a nationally ranked, public liberal arts and pro- faculty and student responsibility for, and par-
fessional studies institution of the New Jersey ticipation in, the educational process. For that
system of higher education. Named for Richard reason, the College is committed to faculty-
Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the wide involvement in general education and in
Declaration of Independence, the College teaching such academic skills as writing, quan-
accepted its charter class in 1971. titative analysis and logical reasoning. Breadth,
More than 7,000 students are enrolled at the then, is not only a desirable outcome for our stu-
College, which provides distinctive traditional dents, but a requisite for the faculty who teach
and alternative approaches to education. these students. To teach beyond the traditional
Stockton seeks to develop the analytic and cre- bounds of one’s area of formal expertise, across
ative capabilities of its students by encouraging disciplinary lines, and to interrelate the tradi-
them to undertake individually planned courses tional disciplines requires an extraordinary
of study that promote self-reliance and an effort from faculty. It is imperative that the exec-
acceptance of and responsiveness to change. utive administration and the trustees provide the
resources and the atmosphere that will make
MISSION STATEMENT
such exceptional effort both possible and appre-
Adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1982.
ciated.
Prologue Our insistence upon breadth of education for
Founded in 1969 as a public four-year college all students does not preclude an emphasis on
within the New Jersey system of higher educa- depth of study in the major disciplines but rather
tion, The Richard Stockton College of New supplements it. Our academic programs must
Jersey offers baccalaureate-level programs in offer students a real understanding of the ideas
the arts, sciences and professional studies. A and methods of their disciplines, including those
residential college whose students are drawn most recently developed. Exposure to many dis-
from throughout the state, Stockton is located at ciplines and intensive investigation of one disci-
the edge of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, 12 miles pline should prepare graduates to move into
northwest of Atlantic City. appropriate fields of employment or to continue
with graduate academic or professional study.
Mission
At Stockton we believe that co-curricular
At Stockton we seek to help our students devel-
activities complement the academic curriculum
op the capacity for continuous learning and the
and, along with classroom education, help stu-
ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a
dents develop the capacity for making intelli-
multicultural and interdependent world by
gent choices. While we offer students assistance
insisting on breadth, as well as depth, in our cur-
in and out of the classroom, we emphasize and
riculum. We believe that the breadth inherent in
encourage student initiative in their co-curricu-
an interdisciplinary approach to liberal educa-
lar life, and in all aspects of college life, in keep-
tion both prepares students for inevitable career
ing with our belief that students share the
changes and enriches their lives.
responsibility for their education.
We insist on excellence in teaching and dedica-
We value diversity and the differing perspec-
tion to learning. These, indeed, are the guiding
tives it brings. Accordingly, we are unequivocal-
principles of our mission. Moreover, we recog-
ly committed to implementing the principles of
nize a responsibility not only to transmit received
affirmative action in the composition of our stu-
ideas to our students but to participate in the
dent body, faculty and staff.
development of new ideas. Accordingly, we
encourage continuous research, learning and pro-
fessional development for our faculty and staff.
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Just as students must receive an education that one non-voting. The College president also
is sufficiently broad to permit flexible response serves as an ex officio member of the Board of
to changes in society, so too the College must be Trustees.
able to change and adapt to differing circum- Students, faculty and staff share the initiative
stances and needs in our society. In order to best and responsibility for the College’s social, recre-
fulfill our mission, we must all recognize the ational, athletic and cultural programs and activ-
limitations of our resources and respond with a ities, and participate on a variety of boards and
prudent and flexible allocation of those task forces.
resources.
CALENDAR
Finally, Stockton is committed to the positive
2006-2008*
development of southern New Jersey. Through
Fall 2006 classes begin on September 5, 2006,
research and community service, we actively
and end on December 15, 2006. Spring 2007
seek to take advantage of and to improve the
classes begin on January 12, 2007, and end on
unique physical and human environment in
May 2, 2007. Fall 2007 classes begin on
which the College is located.
September 10, 2007, and end on December 20,
GRADUATE EDUCATION MISSION 2007. Spring 2008 classes begin on January 18,
STATEMENT 2008, and end on May 7, 2008. Fall and spring
Adopted by the Board of Trustees terms are divided into two sub-terms for some
February 18,1998 classes. Eight sessions of varying length are
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey scheduled during the summer. The complete
provides quality graduate programs which pro- academic calendar appears elsewhere in this
mote advanced inquiry and application of new Bulletin and on the College Web site at
knowledge, foster advanced-level career oppor- www.stockton.edu.
tunities, and transmit our cultural and intellectu- *Dates are tentative until officially approved by the Board of
al heritage in all its diversity. Its graduate pro- Trustees.
grams are consistent with the College’s commit-
BULLETIN PROVISIONS
ment to the liberal arts and support the under-
The provisions of this Bulletin are subject to
graduate program through enriched resources,
change without notice and do not constitute an
the discovery of new approaches to teaching and
irrevocable contract between any student and
learning, and the creative use of new technolo-
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
gies. Through accessible graduate education the
The College reserves the right to make changes
College responds to State and regional needs.
as required in course offerings, curricula, aca-
HISTORY demic policies, standards, and other rules and
The College was authorized by the passage of regulations affecting students, to be effective
New Jersey’s 1968 bond referendum and was whenever determined by the College. All
founded in 1969 with the appointment of the changes will be published by the College. These
Board of Trustees. Named for Richard Stockton, changes will govern current and formerly
one of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration enrolled students.
of Independence, the College first offered
TUITION/FEES
instruction in September 1971.
2005-2006 (per credit)
GOVERNMENT AND CONTROL Undergraduate Tuition
Subject to the general policies, guidelines and (State resident): $ 171.82
procedures set by the State of New Jersey, Undergraduate Tuition
Stockton’s Board of Trustees has general super- (non-State resident): $ 278.00
vision over and is vested with the conduct of the Graduate Tuition (State resident): $ 376.00
College. The Trustees have and exercise the Graduate Tuition
powers, rights and privileges that are incident to (non-State resident): $ 524.00
the proper government, conduct and manage- College Activity Fee—
ment of the College. The Board of Trustees con- Activity Fund: $ 2.50
sists of nine persons appointed by the governor Activity Fee—Health Services: $ 5.00
and two elected student trustees, one voting and College Center Fee: $ 30.00
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General Service Fee: $ 24.00
Technology Fee: $ 8.00
Recreation Fee: $ 5.00
Construction Fee: $ 16.00
Annual Cost for Full-Time
Undergraduate Student, 32 credits
State resident: $ 8,394.24
Non-State resident: $11,792.00
Annual Cost for Full-Time
Graduate Student, 30 credits
State resident: $13,995.00
Non-State resident: $18,435.00
Current information on tuition and fees
may be found on the College’s Web site:
www.stockton.edu.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
In fall 2005, 83 percent of the 812 entering
softball and volleyball; and men’s and women’s
freshmen applied for aid. Seventy-two percent
cross-country and track and field. The College
of that number demonstrated financial need, 44
has an Olympic-size swimming pool, weight
percent received grants or scholarships and 75
rooms, racquetball courts and outdoor recre-
percent of freshman financial aid applicants
ational facilities.
received loans. Students holding Federal Work
Study jobs averaged 15 hours weekly, earning LIBRARY AND MEDIA RESOURCES
$500 to $2,400 annually. The library contains more than 683,000 vol-
umes, including books, reference materials,
TEACHING STAFF
periodicals, newspapers, microforms, media,
Stockton has 253 full-time faculty positions,
computer software, archival materials and gov-
and 127 part-time and adjunct faculty. Ninety-
ernment documents. It provides access to these
five percent of full-time faculty hold terminal
collections and to a wide range of electronic
degrees.
resources through the library’s Website. The
FALL 2005 ENROLLMENTS library has special book collections and archives
The College’s fall 2005 enrollment numbered focusing on New Jersey and the Pine Barrens,
6,571 undergraduates (freshmen, sophomores, and is a depository for federal and state docu-
juniors, seniors, non-matriculated students): ments and the New Jersey Pinelands
2,776 men, 3,795 women; 5,650 full-time, 921 Commission.
part-time. The mean freshman combined SAT The library has study areas on all three floors.
score for regularly admitted students was 1120 Every seat has access to a wireless computer
(verbal 552, math 568). Stockton’s graduate network. Laptop computers and wireless net-
enrollment for fall 2005 was at 464 students. work cards are available for circulation. There
are also more than 90 public-access computers
STUDENT LIFE
available in the building. The library’s resources
The College’s 1,600-acre campus provides an
and services are provided 89 hours per week
excellent natural setting for a wide range of out-
during the fall and spring semesters.
door recreational activities, including sailing,
canoeing, hiking, jogging and fishing. Students,
faculty and staff take part in an extensive intra-
mural and club sports program that includes
aikido, crew, flag football, golf, soccer, street
hockey, swimming and volleyball. At the inter-
collegiate level, Stockton competes in NCAA
Division III men’s baseball, basketball, lacrosse
and soccer; women’s basketball, crew, soccer,
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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE
The College’s grounds comprise 1,600 acres STUDIES
(including land leased to a hospital and a reha- Dean of Graduate Studies
bilitation center) and a seven-acre marine sci- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
ence field station in nearby Port Republic. The Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
total value of the College’s capital assets (e.g., Phone: [phone]
land, buildings, equipment and books) is E-mail address: [email protected]
approximately $92.5 million. Office: E-226
Web site: http://graduate.stockton.edu
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Dean of Enrollment Management
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
Phone: [phone]
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Office: F-101
www.stockton.edu