Class of 2017 Academic Guidebook

Table of Contents Academic Policies Office of the Dean of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies School Deans College Academic Policies/Degree Requirements Core Curriculum – Class of 2016 Majors with Specific Math/Quantitative Reasoning Requirements Advanced Placement Equivalency Chart Academic Policies Specific to Class Year Pass/Fail Option Summer/Wintersession Course Work

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Being Undeclared Exploratory Courses Frequently Asked Questions Important Reminders Organizing Your First Semester Undeclared Advising Office & Advisor Contact Information

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Major, Minors & Certificate Programs The Majors The Minors & Certificate Programs

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Exploring Arts & Sciences Thinking of a Major in Science or Math? Academic Planning Forms American Studies Applied Physics Art History Biochemistry Biology (BA) Biology (BS) Biology BA/Optometry Biology BS/Optometry Biology BA/Pre-Med Biology BS/Pre-Med Business Economics Chemistry (BA) Chemistry (BS) Computer Science Creative Writing Economics (BA) Engineering-Physics Systems

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English Foreign Language Studies Global Studies History Humanities Mathematics Music Music Education Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public & Community Service Quantitative Economics Social Science Sociology Studio Art Theatre, Dance & Film Theology Women’s Studies

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Exploring Business Thinking of a Major in Business? Academic Planning Forms Accountancy Finance Management Marketing

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Exploring Professional Studies Health Policy & Management Academic Planning Form Thinking of a Major in Education? Intent to Declare Education Program A Teaching Career without an Education Major Admissions to Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Explanation of Admission Criteria for Education Academic Planning Forms Elementary/Special Education Biology (BA) Biology (BS) Chemistry English Foreign Language Studies History Mathematics Physics Social Work 2

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Career Advising and Campus Resources Pre-Law Advising Program Pre-Medical Science Advising Program Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Office of Career Services The Major/Career Exercise: What’s the Connection? Center for International Studies Office of Academic Services Online and Electronic Resources

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Forms Academic Program Adjustment Form Academic Planning Form – Class of 2016 Core Focus Declaration Form Final Examination Schedule Course Series Chart

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*For updated information, refer to the Providence College website at www.providence.edu

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Academic Policies Office of the Dean of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies

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School Deans

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College Academic Policies/Degree Requirements • General Degree Requirements • Credit Hour Requirements • Good Academic Standing • Merit-Based Scholarships

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Core Curriculum • Core Curriculum At-a-Glance • Proficiencies by Major/Program • Frequently Asked Questions • Attribute Codes

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Majors with Specific Math Requirements

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Advanced Placement Equivalent Chart (AP)

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Academic Policies Specific to Class Year

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Pass/Fail Option

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Summer/Wintersession Course Work

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Office of the Dean of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies Harkins Hall 213; (401) 865-2495

Dean of Undergraduate & Graduate Students Rev. Mark D. Nowel, O.P. [email protected]

Dean for Freshman Students & Interim Director of the Undeclared Advising Program Wanda S. Ingram, Ed. D. [email protected]

Dean for Sophomore Students Jacqueline K. MacKay, M.A. [email protected]

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Dean for Junior Students

Dean for Senior Students

Joseph A. Gemma, M.B.A. [email protected]

Denise A. Godin, M.S. [email protected]

Assistant Dean and Director of the Multicultural Scholarship Program Michael Walsh, Ed. S. [email protected]

School Deans

School of Arts & Sciences Dr. Shelia Adamus Liotta (401)865-2600 Ruane Center 147 [email protected]

School of Business Dr. Sylvia Maxfield (401)865-1224 Koffler 113 [email protected]

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School of Professional Studies Dr. Brian M. McCadden (401)865-1147 Harkins 421 [email protected]

College Academic Policies & Degree Requirements Below are some (not all) of the critical academic policies that you should be aware of as you plan and proceed through your undergraduate program. These are more fully explained in the Providence College Undergraduate Catalog, found at http://catalog.providence.edu/ Always refer to the Catalog when you have any question about academic policies or your program. The Catalog is the official document of record and contains current information about the College calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings.

General Degree Requirements All students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the bachelor’s degree: 1. A minimum of 120 earned credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the Core Curriculum requirements. 2. A minimum 2.00 (4.0 scale) cumulative quality point average (i.e., overall grade point average, “GPA”) in the major or minor if applicable. Some majors/programs may have higher credit hour and/or GPA requirements. 3. A minimum of 24 upper-division credits in the major, with a minimum 2.00 GPA in courses fulfilling major requirements. 4. Normally, unless otherwise stipulated, students may not begin their senior year in any major in which they have not achieved a 2.00 cumulative average in their major subject(s). 5. Students are responsible for meeting the graduation requirements of their major curriculum. Modification of any departmental rule can be made only with written approval of the chair of the department or program director in consultation with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies 6. At least half of the courses/credits required for the major, minor, or certificate program must be successfully completed at Providence College or through an officially affiliated program. Some academic programs may require more than half of their requirements to be complete at Providence College. 7. Undergraduate students must spend at least 8 semesters in full-time attendance, unless the period is reduced by advanced standing credit from another institution as reviewed and approved by the Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies. The college reserves the right to allow graduation at the completion of 7 semesters following the successful petition by students to the Committee on Academic Status with the subsequent approval of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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Credit Hour Requirements In general, incoming freshmen will be expected to complete Development of Western Civilization (DWC) plus three, 3 (or more) credit courses in their first semester (total of 4 courses) and then five, three- (or more) credit courses in each succeeding semester to reach the graduation requirement of 120 credit hours. **EXCEPTION: Most science majors, business majors, education majors and Honors Program students will complete DWC plus three, three (or more) credit courses in the 2nd semester. These majors & programs have additional credits (i.e. four credit courses or additional one credit courses) included in their major requirements and therefore students will automatically reach the 120 credit hour graduation requirement by completing the major/program. Therefore, it is extremely important that you consult with your advisor if you have any questions regarding the number of courses you should be taking next semester. REMINDER: Academic programs vary in their requirements, so students should consult the Academic Program Planning sheets (under the “Exploring” tabs in this Guidebook) and their faculty advisors.

1st Year Total 2nd Year

Sample Course/Credit Sequence*+ Fall Semester Spring Semester # of Courses # of Credits # of Courses # of Credits DWC + 4 DWC + 4 3 9 4 (**) 12 = 4 courses = 13 credits = 5 courses = 16 credits

Total

DWC + 4(*) = 5 courses

4 12 = 16 credits

DWC + 4 = 5 courses

4 12 = 16 credits

3rd Year Total

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

4th Year Total

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

Graduation requirement includes a minimum of 120 credits

1st Year Total 2nd Year

Total: 121 credits

Liberal Arts Honors Program Sample Course/Credit Sequence*+ Fall Semester Spring Semester # of Courses # of Credits # of Courses # of Credits DWC + 5 DWC + 5 3 9 3 9 = 4 courses = 14 credits = 4 courses = 14 credits

Total

DWC + 4 = 5 courses

5 12 = 17 credits

DWC + 4 = 5 courses

5 12 = 17 credits

3rd Year Total

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

4th Year Total

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

5 = 5 courses

15 = 15 credits

Graduation requirement includes a minimum of 120 credits

Total: 122 credits *Assume all courses other than DWC are 3 credits and student has no AP credits. + Some majors carry additional credits which may warrant changes to these sample sequences; for a specific Major sequence refer to the Major Academic Planning Form.

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Good Academic Standing – Freshmen & Sophomores

Semester End of 1st End of 2nd End of 3rd End of 4th

Minimum CGPA for good standing

Probation (CGPA)

1.60 1.80 1.90 1.99

< 1.60 1.580-1.799 1.700-1.899 1.800-1.989

Dismissal CGPA

Semesters on probation

no dismissal