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Correspondence for further information may be addressed to the appropriate office
at Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978, as follows:
College Affairs Academic Policies, Faculty Institutional Advancement
(219-866-6157) Appointments and Marketing
F. Dennis Riegelnegg, Ed.D. (219-866-6154) (219-866-6123)
President TBA Maureen V. Egan, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Vice President for
Business Affairs Affairs Institutional
(219-866-6151) Advancement and Marketing
Randal J. Freebourn Financial Aid Information
Vice President for Business (219-866-6163) Student Development
Affairs and Treasurer Debra Sizemore (219-866-6116)
Director of Studen t Financial Leslie Frere, Ph.D.
Admissions Services Dean of Students and
(219-866-6170) Transcripts of Credits Director of Counseling
John Wadell (219-866-6161) Sendees
Assistant Vice President for Carol A. Burns
Enrollment Management Registrar; Assistant Vice
President for Academic
Affairs
Saint Joseph's College adheres to the
Accredited by
following policy with regard to the
The Higher Learning Commission of the North
recruitment and admission of students,
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
awarding financial or other assistance,
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
provision and management of housing
Education.
facilities, counseling of students,
State of Indiana Professional Standards Board
employment of individuals, the conduct of
for the preparation of elementary and
College-sponsored programs or events, and
secondary teachers.
the overall administration of the College:
International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education
No person shall on the basis of race,
color, sex, age, handicap, national With Membership in
or ethnic origin, be excluded from American Council on Education
participation in, be denied the Association of American Colleges and Universities
benefits of or be subjected to Association of American Colleges for Teacher
discrimination, under any program Education
or activity sponsored by the College. Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of General and Liberal Studies
The College reserves the right to change Catholic Library Association
certain requirements for degrees, College Entrance Examination Board
prerequisites, majors, fees, scheduling, etc. Council of Independent Colleges
A student who has discontinued college Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana
studies for a full semester or more is Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher
regarded as re-entering the College when Education
resuming studies and will be held to the Indiana Conference of Higher Education
requirements current at re-entrance. Indiana Consortium for International Programs
National Catholic Education Association
National Commission on Accreditation
National Association of Independent Colleges
and Universities
2010-2011 Catalog of Academic Programs,
Course Descriptions and Academic Policies
INDIANA
Involved For Life
A liberal arts college for men and women sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.),
granting Associate, Baccalaureate and Master Degrees.
SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE BULLETIN, RENSSELAER, INDIANA 47978
Volume 120, Number 1
2010
FAX #219-866-6100
Issued annually by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Internet address: http://www.saintjoe.edu
Saint Joseph’s College is on Chicago time (CST, CDT) all year round.
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Welcome to Saint Joseph’s College!
On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Saint Joseph’s College,
I invite you to learn more about the educational opportunities we
offer. The Saint Joseph’s College community is centered upon our
Catholic values and the heritage of our sponsors, the Missionaries of
the Precious Blood. For more than a century we have welcomed
people of all faiths into our community and we now invite you to
share in learning which is inspired by Christian humanist values.
Our career preparation and liberal arts Core Curriculum have brought
the College national recognition. We take great pride in preparing
students for success in their careers and in their lives. The Saint
Joseph’s educational experience empowers you to take control of your life through an
understanding of the world in which you live. This learning will endow you with the ability to
affect that world.
I invite you to browse our catalog, to look closely at our academic programs, to review our
policies, and to enjoy this overview and tour of Saint Joseph’s College. You can also learn more
about Saint Joseph’s College by visiting our web site at www.saintjoe.edu.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of our faculty, staff or admissions counselors.
Any one of us will be pleased to talk with you.
F. Dennis Riegelnegg, Ed.D.
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Calendar 2010-2011 5 Student Academic Awards 63
Academic Calendar 2011-2012 7 Course Descriptions 70
Mission Statement 9 Core Curriculum 70
History of the College 10 Accounting 73
Special Features of Saint Joseph's College 11 Art 76
The College Community 11 Biology 81
Core Curriculum 11 Business Administration 91
Program of Church Music and Liturgy 12 Chemistry 100
The College Library 12 Communication 103
Academic Computer Center 12 Computer Science 106
Admission to the College 14 Criminal Justice 110
General Requirements 14 Earth and Space Science 113
Freshman Standing 15 Economics 115
Home Schooled Students 15 Education 119
Special Students 15 English 124
Early Admission 15 Foreign Languages 129
Transfer Policies 16 History 131
Veterans & Other Non-Traditional Students 16 International Studies 134
International Students 16 Journalism 136
Mathematics Proficiency 17 Lay Ecclesial Ministry 138
Degrees Offered 18 Mass Communication 141
Pre-Professional Programs 19 Mathematics 146
Graduation Requirements 20 Music 151
Tuition and Fees 23 Nursing 160
Financial Policies 24 Philosophy 168
Financial Aid 26 Physical Education 172
Academic Services 33 Political Science 179
Student Development 36 Psychology 184
Campus Services & Facilities 41 Religion 191
College Housing 45 Sociology 194
Earning Academic Credit 47 Sports Management 200
Academic Policies 51 Theatre Arts 202
Registration 51 Rensselaer Program
Add/Drop Period 51 Of Church Music and Liturgy 205
Withdrawal From Courses 52 Administration and Faculty 219
Leave-of-Absence 52
Grading 55
Academic Honesty 57
Probation and Dismissal 60
Teacher Education 60
Calendar • 5
Academic Calendar 2010-2
FALL SEMESTER (TERM 101)
Aug 10 Tue Deadline for financial arrangements with Student Financial Services
Aug 19 Thur Freshman orientation
Aug 20 Fri Freshman orientation & enrollment
Aug 22 Sun Upperclass enrollment/registration
Aug 23 Mon Classes begin
Aug 26 Thur Opening Convocation
Aug 27 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register independent study projects for Fall Term
Sep 6 Mon Labor Day - No classes
Sep 8 Wed All clubs must be registered with the Office of Campus Life
Oct 14 Thur End of mid-term period
Oct 15 Fri No classes
Oct 18 Mon Classes resume
Oct 19 Tue Mid-term grade entries submitted by 10:00 A.M.
Nov 3 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Nov 8 Mon Registration for Winter Term opens
Nov 12 Fri Registration for Winter Term closes for billing purposes
Nov 19 Fri Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class
Nov 29 Mon Classes resume
Dec 13 Mon Exam week begins
Dec 16 Thur Exam week ends / Last day of Fall Term
Dec 21 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 A.M.
Dec 23 Thur Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
WINTER SEMESTER (TERM 102)
Dec 10 Fri Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services
Jan 9 Sun New students enroll & register
Late registration for returning students who did not register in November
Jan 10 Mon Classes begin
Jan 14 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent study projects for Winter Term
Jan 20 Thur Deadline for removal of 1" grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term
Mar 4 Fri End of mid-term period
Spring break begins after last class
Mar 8 Tue Mid-term grade entries submitted by 10:00 A.M.
Mar 14 Mon Classes resume
Mar 30 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Apr 4 Tue Registration for Spring Term & Fall Term (2011) opens
Apr 7 Thur Registration for Spring Term closes for billing purposes
Apr 22 Fri Good Friday - no classes
Apr 25 Mon Easter Monday - no classes
Apr 26 Tue Classes resume
May 2 Mon Exam week begins- Senior grades due 24hrs after exam
6 • Calendar
May 5 Thur Exam week ends/ Last day of Winter Term
May 6 Fri Remaining Senior grades due by 8 A.M.
May 8 Sun Commencement
May 10 Tue Final grades for underclassmen due 10:00 A.M.
May 13 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
Jun 9 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade changes for Winter Term
Jun 30 Thur Registration for fall term closes for billing purposes
SPRING SESSION 1 (TERM 103)
May 16 Mon Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office
May 17 Tue Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session)
May 18 Wed Final day to enroll & register for Spring term
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
May 19 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session)
May 26 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session)
May 30 Mon Memorial Day - no classes
Jun 17 Fri Last day of spring 5 week session
Jun 21 Tue Final grades due 10:00 A.M. (5 week)
Jul 4 Mon Independence Day Observance - no classes
Jul 8 Fri Last day of Spring 8 week session
Jul 12 Tue Final grades due 10:00 A.M. (8 week)
Jul 15 Fri Final grades and degree audits available by this date
Aug 12 Fri Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade
change for Spring session (5 & 8 week session)
SUMMER SESSION (TERM 104)
Jun 27-28 Mon-Tue Placement examinations (MA students)
Jun 29 Wed Check-in and registration for all students; advising of new students
Jun 29 Wed Classes begin in the afternoon
Jul 5 Tue Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Jul 7 Thur Last day for course withdrawals for term
Jul 29 Fri Last day of summer session
Summer commencement
Aug 1 Mon Grades due at 10:00 A.M.
Sept 2 Fri Deadline for removal of "1" grades and petition for
grade changes for summer session
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Academic Calendar 2011-2012
FALL SEMESTER (TERM 111)
Aug 10 Wed Deadline for financial arrangements with Student Financial Services
Aug 18 Thur Freshman orientation
Aug 19 Fri Freshman orientation & enrollment
Aug 21 Sun Upperclass enrollment/registration
Aug 22 Mon Classes begin
Aug 25 Thur Opening Convocation
Aug 26 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register independent study projects for Fall Term
Sep 5 Mon Labor Day - No classes
Sep 7 Wed All clubs must be registered with the Office of Campus Life
Oct 13 Thur End of mid-term period
Oct 14 Fri No classes
Oct 17 Mon Classes resume
Oct 18 Tue Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM
Nov 2 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Nov 7 Mon Early Registration for Winter Term (112) opens
Nov 11 Fri Early Registration for Winter Term (112) closes
Nov 18 Fri Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class
Nov 28 Mon Classes resume
Dec 12 Mon Exam week begins
Dec 15 Thur Exam week ends / Last day of Fall Term
Dec 20 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Dec 23 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
WINTER SEMESTER (TERM 112)
Dec 10 Sat Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services
Jan 8 Sun New students enroll & register
Jan 9 Mon Classes begin
Jan 13 Fri Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent study projects for Winter Term
Jan 19 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade changes
for Fall Term (111)
Mar 2 Fri End of mid-term period
Spring break begins after last class
Mar 6 Tue Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM
Mar 12 Mon Classes resume
Mar 28 Wed Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Apr 2 Tue Early Registration for Spring Term (113) and Fall Term (121) opens
Apr 5 Thur Early Registration for Spring Term (113) and Fall Term (121) closes
Apr 6 Fri Good Friday - no classes
Apr 9 Mon Easter Monday - no classes
Apr 30 Mon Exam week begins
8 • Calendar
May 3 Thur Exam week ends
Last day of Winter Term (112)
May 4 Fri Remaining Senior grades due online by 8:00 AM
May 6 Sun Commencement
May 8 Tue Final grades for underclassmen due by 10:00 AM
May 11 Fri Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
Jun 7 Thur Deadline for removal of "1" grades & petition for grade changes
for Winter Term (112)
SPRING SESSION1 (TERM 113)
May 14 Mon Late Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office
May 15 Tue Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session)
May 16 Wed Final day to enroll & register for Spring Term (113)
May 16 Wed Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
May 24 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session)
May 28 Mon Memorial Day - no classes
May 31 Thur Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session)
Jun 15 Fri Last day of spring 5 week session
Jun 19 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM (5 week)
Jul 4 Wed Independence Day Observance - no classes
Jul 6 Fri Last day of spring 8 week session
Jul 10 Tue Final grades due by 10:00 AM (8 week)
Jul 13 Fri Final grades and degree audits available on line by this date
Aug 9 Thur Deadline for removal of T grades & petition for grade
change for Spring session (5 & 8 week session)
SUMMER SESSION (TERM 114)
Jun 25-26 Mon-Tue Placement examinations (MA students)
Jun 27 Wed Check-in and registration for all students; advising of new students
Jun 28 Thur Classes begin
Jul 3 Tue Last day to make course changes (add/drop)
Jul 5 Thur Last day for course withdrawals for term
Jul 27 Fri Last day of summer session
Jul 27 Fri Summer commencement
Jul 30 Mon Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Aug 31 Fri Deadline for removal of “1” grades and petition for grade changes
for summer session
The Saint Joseph’s College Campus
