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This program will prepare graduates for a career in accounting as a CPA or for a role in private industry. The responsibilities of CPA鈥檚 have evolved to require broader and deeper skill sets and competencies with knowledge of both current and emerging technologies. The program learning outcomes and proposed curriculum align with the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) which took effect in January 2024. The curriculum is relevant and forward looking to enhance success and marketability in the accounting profession.

The 91制片厂 Accounting curriculum is comprehensive, yet flexible enough to allow for a minor. Accounting degree coursework is designed to be up-to-date with the AICPA guidelines as well as the latest tax and accounting software, making students well-prepared to enter this much-needed profession. The following are some of the key courses offered within the Accounting degree program:

• Excel Expert Certification
• Innovation Through Technology
• Accounting Information Systems
• Data Analytics in Accounting
• Taxation for Individuals and Entities
• Auditing and an Accounting Internship

*Optional Business Analysis and Reporting focus area through the following electives: BUAC 410 鈥� Advanced Accounting (3 credits); BUAC 430 鈥� Government/Not-for-profit Accounting (3 credits); BUAC 440 鈥� Intermediate Managerial Acct/Data Analytics (3 credits).Accounting

Accounting majors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (C) in all Accounting required and elective courses.

• Demonstrate knowledge in core business disciplines to apply to real world industry situations.
• Prepare and interpret key financial reports in accordance with accounting standards (i.e. FASB).
• Identify, calculate and analyze a variety of business metrics to assess an entity鈥檚 financial performance using appropriate technology and data analytic tools/techniques.
• Apply the conceptual framework of internal control systems, and related audit engagement scope in compliance with appropriate authoritative/regulatory guidelines.
• Describe the conceptual federal tax framework as defined by the appropriate regulatory body for both individuals and C Corps.
• Demonstrate critical inquiry, professional communication skills and application of accounting concepts to complex business situations and in professional environments.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fees information please consult this catalog's Financial Information section.

The Animal Behavior program prepares students to be critical, flexible thinkers who evaluate and integrate information, and who use the scientific method to better understand proximate and ultimate drivers of behavior, to improve the lives of animals and human-animal interactions, and to conserve the species.

The Animal Behavior program realizes its mission through a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, a focus on career readiness and internship experiences, and by challenging students with opportunities for undergraduate research both in and out of the classroom. Specifically, the interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to build concept and skill mastery in the discipline of animal behavior and includes coursework in the fields of psychology (the student of behavior and mental processes) and biology (the study of the living world; including marine and environmental sciences), among other disciplines. By the time students graduate, they will know how to think like scientists and be able to effectively articulate focal animal behavior concepts in writing and in speech. Our students will also practice ethical and socially responsible professionalism that will see them through unpredictable career paths. Importantly, the Animal Behavior program will push students intellectually by providing opportunities for research in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom setting, and in doing so will create graduates who are career-ready but also professionally flexible; able to enter the workforce and pursue graduate education.

Animal Behavior is an interdisciplinary major with students taking courses in a variety of departments to gain an appreciation of the discipline from multiple perspectives. Animal behavior is the scientific study of not only everything an animal does but why it does it. This major is designed for students who are interested in understanding why animals act the way they do on a proximate and ultimate level. An animal behavior major can lead to employment in national parks, research laboratories, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, aquariums or zoos, or academia. Students who are planning on attending a graduate program in this field should be prepared not only to maintain an appropriately high GPA but also to conduct research in a laboratory on campus or at another institution.

The Animal Behavior program's core values reflect those of the larger University community. We place particular emphasis on the following values:

• Student Centeredness underpins everything we do
• We respect diversity in all its forms and actively pursue an inclusive academic environment
• We recognize and work to conserve the diversity of life as Stewards of the Planet
• We promote and practice Relentless Inquiry as we seek truth

*Organismal topics courses must be 200-level or higher and include a hands-on component. These courses include BIO 222 Finfish/Shellfish Culture Tech; BIO 223 Health Nutrition Feeding of Cultured Organisms; BIO 235 Winter Natural History; BIO257/257L Costa Rica: Tropical Forest and Global Change w/Lab; BIO 305/305L Mammalogy w/Lab; BIO 319 Ornithology; BIO 330 Comp Vert Anatomy; ENV 318 Adv Research Methods Avian Ecol; ENV 356 Terrestrial Wildlife Eco/Cons; MAR 320 Invert Zoology; MAR 331 Biology of Fishes; MAR 355 Biology Marine Mammals; MAR 436/436L Natural History of Iceland w/ Lab; MAR 452/452L Natural History and Evolution of Galapagos Fauna w/Lab; PSY 372 Foraging Behavior; PSY 406 Spec Topics Animal Behavior.

**Three (3) Animal Behavior electives are required if the Animal Behavior internship is 3鈥�4 credits. If the internship is five (5) or more credits, then only two (2) electives are required. Other courses may be applied as electives with the approval of the School of Social and Behavior Sciences director or assistant academic director.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

A grade point average of 2.25 is necessary to be approved to add a major in Animal Behavior. Double majoring or majoring and minoring within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences may be possible for a student. However, students interested in this option should do so with close consultation with their academic advisor to ensure that a substantial degree of overlap between the two areas does not occur.

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all courses used to fulfill the requirements for the Animal Behavior major. Students must also complete the University Core mathematics requirement by the end of the first year. The program strongly recommends that students take PSY 225 and PSY 285 in their sophomore year. The program requires that PSY 225 and PSY 285 be completed by the end of the junior year. See Undergraduate Academic Policy also.

At the completion of their bachelor's degree with a major Animal Behavior program, students will be able to

• Exhibit critical and integrative thinking skills
• Demonstrate ability to communicate scientific information in both oral and written formats
• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in animal behavior
• Exhibit quantitative research skills (or demonstrate ability to perform all parts of the scientific method)
• Demonstrate ability to think flexibly and apply knowledge to new problems

A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at 91制片厂 may minor in Animal Behavior with the approval of the assistant academic director. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with significant course overlap with animal behavior minor requirements may be disallowed by the academic director. Students declaring a minor in animal behavior will be allowed to double-dip credits across the minor and either major or core requirements (if no other options are provided by the major, minor, or core requirements). A minimum of eighteen (18) hours of approved course credit with a minimum grade of "C-" in each course is required for the minor in Animal Behavior as follows:

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship, or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the Society, Culture, and Languages programs is to offer a vigorous and exciting broad-based liberal arts education with an emphasis on cultural, global, and political dynamics. The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences provides a combination of theoretical, scientific, practical, and experiential approaches to understanding and solving human problems. Issues of gender, race, class, and culture, as well as hands-on learning, are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Our goal is to graduate students with marketable skills that prepare them for careers in a variety of public and social services and/or for graduate study in related areas.

A minor in Anthropology is the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. In simple terms, it is the study of humanity. A minor in Anthropology will prepare students to work side by side with civil and industrial engineers, cancer researchers, specialists in public health and medicine, chemists, biologists, and others in the science, technology, and engineering fields as well as pursue careers more directly related to Anthropology.

To complete the Minor in Anthropology students must complete six (6) three (3) credit courses in Anthropology. As part of the Minor in Anthropology, ANT 101 鈥� Introduction to Anthropology is required of all minors. Additionally, one (1) course must be at the 300-level or above. Students may include one (1) elective from a related field if approved by the school. Students may count courses taken in the Core Curriculum as part of the minor.

These goals and outcomes are for the Minor in Anthropology. Each of these goals and outcomes also meets the goals and outcomes of the Social and Cultural Studies programs.

• Expand the awareness and application of anthropology
• Examine, apply, and critically assess various anthropological research methods
• Examine how cultural and social structures operate
• Examine the diversity of human societies
• Communicate anthropology effectively

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The Applied Exercise Science (AES) program is a student-centered, innovative, comprehensive program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for excellence in the fields of exercise science, sport performance, and health and wellness. The curriculum encourages life-long learning through classroom, laboratory, internship, and research experience. Graduates will become highly effective, compassionate allied health care professionals capable of working with varied populations.

The Applied Exercise Science (AES) major is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform pre-participatory screening, fitness testing, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership for healthy, health-compromised populations, and athletic performance enhancement. The primary goals of the AES major are to prepare students:

• For graduate/professional school admissions in various applied health programs including physical therapy, physician assistant, accelerated nursing, chiropractic medicine, osteopathic medicine, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning.
• For entry-level employment as an exercise science professional in various careers including cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, cardiovascular diagnostic testing, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, corporate fitness, and personal training.
• To successfully challenge accredited national certification examinations.

*Internship experience
The senior-level culminating experience may be either EXS 499 taken as a six (6)-credit field experience internship (taken in the summer, fall, or spring) or a combination of two (2) EXS 499 three (3)-credit field experience internships totaling six (6) credits. Each student is required to complete a minimum of two-hundred and seventy (270) hours (forty-five (45) hours/credit) under the direct supervision of an approved clinical internship site supervisor. To be eligible to complete the internship the student must: be senior-level status with a minimum of ninety (90) earned credits, be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, and be compliant with all academic and technical standards. Failure to achieve these academic standards may delay graduation.

**EXS, ATC, BIO, CHE, or PHY Electives
An elective course substitution is allowed per permission of the Exercise and Sports Performance Department Chair.

Students accepted to the Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP) at the 91制片厂 are subject to two (2) sets of academic guidelines, the first to meet minimum qualifications for ongoing enrollment at the 91制片厂 and the other to meet specific program requirements.

These program requirements are based on the National Strength and Conditioning Association - Education Recognition Program Accreditation guidelines.

WCHP Common Curriculum Standards

Semesters one (1) through four (4) (freshman and sophomore years)

1. In keeping with the guidelines of the 91制片厂, all students must achieve a minimum cumulative semester-end grade point average as described in the Academic Policies and Regulations page of the catalog.
2. Failure to maintain the minimum GPA requirements will result in academic probation as described in the Catalog of the 91制片厂.
3. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in the following courses: MAT 120, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 208, BIO 209, BIO 309, EXS 101, EXS 120, EXS 180, ATC 101, NUTR 220. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of a C will result in program-level probation, and may affect academic progression and delay graduation.
4. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C- in the following courses: CHE 110 and PHY 110. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of a C- will result in program-level probation, and may affect academic progression and delay graduation.
5. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of a C or C- in any of the above-outlined courses requires the student to repeat the course.
6. Failure to achieve a minimum of a C or C- a second time the course is taken will result in dismissal from the major.
7. A student may enroll in any of the courses listed above a maximum of two (2) times. Enrollment in a course consists of achieving a WP or WF or a letter grade. Receiving a W in a course is not considered officially enrolled and will not result in academic penalty.

Applied Exercise Science Program Standards

Semesters four (4) through eight (8) (junior and senior years)

1. Once in course work within the major (fall of the junior year and beyond), students must maintain a minimum semester-end grade point average GPA of 2.5. Failure to do so will result in program鈥搇evel probation and may affect academic progression and delay graduation.
2. Students whose semester-end GPA falls below the 2.5 threshold for two (2) consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the program.
3. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each EXS and ATC prefix course.
4. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of a C in each EXS or ATC prefix course requires the student to repeat the course.
5. Failure to achieve a minimum of a C a second time the course is taken will result in dismissal from the major.
6. A student may only enroll in any EXS or ATC prefix course a maximum of two (2) times. Enrollment in a course consists of achieving a WP or WF or a letter grade. Receiving a W in a course is not considered officially enrolled and will not result in academic penalty.

Upon successful completion of the AES program students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge in the exercise sciences including anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics, ECG interpretation, exercise testing, and prescription, motor learning, and nutrition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and clinical proficiency in the following content areas for both apparently healthy and chronic disease populations: pre-participation screening/health risk appraisal and stratification; fitness assessment and evaluation; the design of individually tailored exercise prescription; and appropriate exercise techniques.
• Recognize the importance of interprofessional collaboration in the delivery of safe, high-quality care within the health care system/exercise science field.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Recognize the importance of ethically-grounded care for diverse clients, patients and/or athletes.
• Successfully challenge accredited national certification examinations from the American College of Sports Medicine and/or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

The following criteria must be met for admission to the AES program:

• A high school diploma or the equivalent with a better-than-average achievement record in a college preparatory program including chemistry (must include laboratory), biology (must include laboratory), mathematics (two (2) mathematics courses 鈥� algebra required, geometry preferred), English (three (3) years required 鈥� four (4) years preferred).
• Academic transcripts must reflect an overall high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5, in addition to a GPA of 2.5 in all science and math courses.
• The Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) is optional. 
• A health record must be submitted which indicates specific findings regarding the applicant's complete physical exam.
• Complete the Common Application.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The 91制片厂鈥檚 Applied Exercise Science (AES) major received accreditation in January 2019 from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. In collaboration with its Committee on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits more than twenty-one hundred (2,100) individual education programs in thirty (30) health science occupations. CAAHEP accredited programs are assessed on an ongoing basis to ensure that they meet the standards and guidelines of each profession.

The AES major has received endorsement since its inception in 2006 from the National Strength and Conditioning Association鈥檚 (NSCA) Education Recognition Program (ERP). The NSCA ERP recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning curricula in undergraduate settings designed to prepare students for the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer庐 (NSCA-CPT庐) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist庐 (CSCS庐) certifications.

Mathematical Sciences is an integral part of the strong liberal arts tradition at the 91制片厂. We believe a student's education is enriched by studying mathematics, and our courses support the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum. Our Applied Mathematics major and minor programs provide a solid foundation in contemporary mathematics which prepares students to pursue further study and careers in the mathematical sciences and other quantitative and analytical fields. The Mathematical Sciences faculty mentor student research and are active in original scholarship. Through consulting and research collaborations, we are a resource for students and faculty across the University.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Mathematics provides a well-rounded, liberal arts-based education focused on the application of the mathematical sciences for inquiry and problem-solving. The program places emphasis on mathematical modeling and statistical methods, and project-based approaches. The curriculum integrates computational and theoretical approaches to enable students to experience both the power and the beauty of mathematics for problem-solving and exploration. This major gives students the quantitative and analytical skills to support careers in the sciences, business, finance, health, government, and many other fields. The program also prepares students for advanced study in the applied mathematical sciences. Students interested in a double major will find Applied Mathematics to be an excellent complement to majors in the natural sciences and other fields, as many fields continue to experience an increasing reliance on mathematics.

*Mathematics and/or Science electives at 300-level or above.

Students wishing to pursue teacher certification in Math can complete a double major with Applied Mathematics and Middle and Secondary Education or a major in Middle and Secondary Education and a concentration in Applied Mathematics. For more information, see the Middle and Secondary Education catalog page.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

Students completing the Applied Mathematics major will:

• Use mathematical reasoning, modeling, and statistical methods to explore, represent, and communicate about quantitative relationships
• Apply quantitative methods to solve problems in a variety of disciplines
• Develop proficiency with algebraic and computational software to investigate mathematical concepts and applications
• Prepare mathematical documents for dissemination in written and presentation formats
• Gain analytic and technological skills to support careers in mathematics and related areas, as well as graduate and professional study

A student with a major in another program may minor in Applied Mathematics with the approval of the academic director. A minimum of nineteen (19) hours of approved course credit is required. Students wishing to declare an Applied Mathematics minor should complete a course plan in consultation with a Mathematical Sciences faculty member.

Students may earn a Minor in Applied Mathematics by completing the following:

At this time, Applied Mathematics does not offer an Honors Program.

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.

Transferred mathematics courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the mathematics courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives.

All science/math courses previously completed must be no older than five (5) years.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the Society, Culture, and Languages programs is to offer a vigorous and exciting broad-based liberal arts education with an emphasis on cultural, global, and political dynamics. The programs provide a combination of theoretical, scientific, practical, and experiential approaches to understanding and solving human problems. Issues of gender, race, class, and culture, as well as hands-on learning, are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Our goal is to graduate students with marketable skills that prepare them for careers in a variety of public and social services and/or for graduate study in related areas.

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Applied Social and Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to integrate coursework from sociology, anthropology, political science, psychology, communications, and other related fields of study. The major core emphasizes social science methods and ways of knowing while introducing students to a variety of social science disciplines. Within the Applied Social and Cultural Studies degree, students will also pursue a concentration in one (1) of the three (3) particular content areas.

In addition to the interdisciplinary approaches to the social sciences, there are two (2) unique elements to this program. First, students complete a one-hundred and twenty (120)-hour internship. This helps students to engage in experiential learning, apply social science to the real world, undertake career explorations. Second, upper-level students participate in a semester-long applied sociological experience. One (1) option is an internship with a minimum of three-hundred and sixty (360) hours of engagement to be selected from a variety of area schools, agencies, and programs. A second option is for a student to study abroad. While studying in a foreign society and culture is important, the primary focus is for students to take courses and engage experientially in a way that helps students develop their areas of interest. There needs to be an integrated social science experience that drives the study abroad learning as well as the opportunity to explore a new society and culture for this to be a successful experience.

Overall, this program will provide students with a strong foundation for understanding today's social issues and problems. Students will also have a wide range of skills and experiences that will enhance their future educational and career opportunities as well as enable them to be more active and aware citizens.

Applied Capstone Experiences (ACE)

Internship

Students may take between nine (9) and sixteen (16) credits to complete this ACE. Students may select from over seven hundred and fifty (750) sites in the Civic Engagement database. This learning opportunity should parallel the student鈥檚 concentration and help them to gain experience, skills, and knowledge of how systems work and how to develop contacts in a given field.

Thesis

Students may take between nine (9) and sixteen (16) credits to complete this ACE. The thesis should build on work the student has done in the ASCS major and their chosen concentration. This academic work should prepare them for graduate study in disciplines that have been incorporated into their concentration.

Study Abroad

Students will typically take fifteen (15) to sixteen (16) credits to complete a study abroad experience. While studying in a foreign society and culture is important, the primary focus is to take courses from the new institution that will help the student develop their areas of interest as they relate to the major. In short, there needs to be an integrated social science experience that drives the study abroad learning and the opportunity to explore a new society and culture for this to be a successful experience. All study abroad experiences should first be cleared with the Academic Director, to see if they qualify to meet the requirement for the Capstone.

Applied Concentration

There are three (3) concentrations in the ASCS major: Health, Medicine, and Society; Society, Human Services, and Community; and Law, Crime, and Society. As soon as possible after arriving at 91制片厂 students should declare their major. By the end of their second year, students should declare their concentration. There are no required courses in any concentration. In each concentration students, in consultation with their advisor, select four (4) courses from a variety of disciplines that will help them build foundations, skills, and develop expertise in their chosen concentration.

Health, Medicine, and Society

Sample courses include (but are not limited to)

• ANT 211 鈥� Medical Anthropology
• PSC 325 鈥� Politics and Public Health
• PSY 235 鈥� Health Psychology
• SOC 228 鈥� The Sociology of Aging
• SOC 275 鈥� The Sociology of Food and Health
• SOC 355 鈥� Medical Sociology

Society, Human Services, and Community

Sample courses include (but are not limited to)

• PSY 236 鈥� Mental Health and Society
• PSY 370 鈥� Drugs, Society, and Behavior
• SOC 215 鈥� Poverty
• SOC 320 鈥� Community Organization
• SOC 460 鈥� Social Policy and Planning
• SOC 480 鈥� The Family

Law, Crime, and Society

Sample courses include (but are not limited to)

• ANT 224 鈥� Forensic Anthropology and Human Rights
• CMM 411 鈥� Communication, Law, and Regulation
• PSY 252 鈥� Forensic Psychology
• PSY 255 鈥� Social Psychology
• SOC 170 鈥� Deviance and Crime
• SOC 421 鈥� A Just Society?
• SOC 333 鈥� Sociology of Law

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

Students in all Social and Cultural Studies programs will explore the world and its diverse people, environments, social/cultural structure, and languages by employing sociological and anthropological theory, research design, analysis, experiential learning, and critical assessment methods. As a result, at the completion of all Social and Cultural Studies Programs, students will be able to recognize and evaluate the nature of social evidence and in doing so be able to articulate and apply appropriate terminology, and theoretical and methodological procedures to the examination of society, culture, and languages across space and time.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their major advisor. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the 91制片厂 is to help our students gain an understanding of the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and become scientifically literate. Together, we lay a foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful productive contributions to society.

The Marine Sciences encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, how it is related to earth systems science, and how humans interact with the environment. Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology to chemistry, geology, and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems in ocean sciences and beyond.

The Aquaculture and Aquarium Sciences minor provides students the opportunity to develop analytical skills in biology and business, and technical skills in the culture and maintenance of marine and freshwater organisms. Students who successfully complete the program should satisfy employment needs in the fields of marine and freshwater aquaculture and in the educational, maintenance and design needs of local, regional and national aquarium museums and businesses. 

A minor requires six (6) biology courses, including the Introductory Biology series. In particular, majors in a Biology or Marine Sciences program who wish to take an AQS minor must select four (4) additional courses beyond those required for their major.

• Students will demonstrate a strong content-knowledge foundation in their specific field of study.
• Students will communicate effectively in both oral and written format to convey their scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary training, and findings to peers, professional audiences, decision-makers, and/or the public.
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their specific field of study by designing, carrying out, and interpreting the results of their experiments by evaluating the literature published by professionals, by making recommendations to policy makers, and/or by creating and innovating in their field.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the 91制片厂 is to help our students gain an understanding of the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and become scientifically literate. Together, we lay a foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful contributions to society and offer a baccalaureate education to students interested in all facets of the marine environment.

Our programs encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, how it is related to earth systems science, and how humans interact with the environment. Students will learn theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology to chemistry, geology, and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems encountered in coastal and marine ecosystems and by the human communities that depend on them.

The Aquaculture, Aquarium Science, and Aquaponics major provides students the opportunity to develop analytical skills in biology, marine science, and business, and technical skills in the culture and maintenance of marine and freshwater organisms. Students who successfully complete the program should satisfy employment needs in the fields of marine and freshwater aquaculture and in the educational, maintenance and design needs of local, regional and national aquarium museums and businesses. Students who elect to go into graduate programs in these fields should be prepared to do so after maintaining an appropriate GPA in this program.

*Topic area program required courses are to be selected in consultation with advisor.

Topic Area Courses

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Physiology

Ecology/Evolutionary Biology

Recommended Elective Credits (Not required)

• MAF 200 鈥� Intro to Marine Pollution
• MAF 210 鈥� Intro to US Ocean Governance
• MAR 316 鈥� Science in Society
• MAR 414 鈥� Ocean Food Systems Seminar
• PHI 201 鈥� Bio-Medical Ethics

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in any of the programs in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the programs in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

• Students will demonstrate a strong content-knowledge foundation in their specific field of study (Marine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Entrepreneurship, Marine Affairs, or Aquaculture, Aquarium Science, and Aquaponics).
• Students will communicate effectively in both oral and written format to convey their scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary training, and findings to peers, professional audiences, decision-makers, and/or the public.
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their specific field of study by designing, carrying out, and interpreting the results of their experiments by evaluating the literature published by professionals, by making recommendations to policy makers, and/or by creating and innovating in their field.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their major advisor.

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives. 

All science/math courses previously completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other options and restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the financial information section of this catalog.

The mission of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the 91制片厂 is to help our students gain an understanding of the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and become scientifically literate. Together, we lay a foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful productive contributions to society.

The Marine Sciences programs encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, how it is related to earth systems sciences, and how humans interact with the environment. Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology to chemistry, geology, and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems in ocean sciences and beyond.

The Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics 4+1 (M.S. Marine Sciences) program offers advanced classroom training and research experience to students interested in the field of marine sciences. This track enables qualified 91制片厂 undergraduates to obtain the M.S. degree through an expedited process that begins during the senior year of undergraduate work. Students will complete much of the M.S. coursework during the fourth year, while also working on a thesis research project under the mentorship of a faculty member. The fifth year will be spent finishing the research project and writing the thesis.

This degree requires a total of thirty-six (36) credits beyond the Bachelor of Science with a major in Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics. This includes a minimum of sixteen (16) thesis/research credits (MAR 590), one (1) credit of Marine Science Center Seminar (MAR 512), one (1) credit of Graduate Research Seminar (MAR 530), six (6) credits of Advanced Oceanography (MAR 566, MAR 568) and nine (9) additional course credits at the five-hundred (500)-level. A maximum of twelve (12) course credits at the five-hundred (500)-graduate level can double count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.

Program Goals

• Provide a knowledge base in the marine sciences that is deeper than the typical undergraduate experience
• Instill outstanding research skills and a working knowledge of the scientific method by participating in high-quality research
• Develop scientific communication skills through writing and oral presentations

Satisfactory academic progress

To remain in the Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics 4+1 (M.S. Marine Sciences) program, a student鈥檚 cumulative graduate GPA must be a minimum of 3.0. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 or who receives a grade below B- in any course taken for graduate credit will be placed on academic probation.

Program completion timeline

Students have a maximum of five (5) years to complete the graduation requirements for both the undergraduate and M.S. degrees. After two (2) academic years (fall and spring terms), students who have completed their coursework but are still completing their theses are required to enroll in a minimum of one (1) Thesis Writing/Data Analysis credit hour (MAR 595) per semester to remain in the program and the student needs to demonstrate satisfactory progress towards their degree completion. In such a case, the student should contact Student Financial Services to determine whether this change from full-time status affects their financial aid. 

Probation/Dismissal

A 4+1 student whose GPA for any semester falls below 3.0, or whose cumulative GPA is below 3.0, or who receives a class grade below a B- for any class taken for graduate credit is automatically placed on probation. A student placed on academic probation will be granted one (1) fall or spring semester to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or above, will be required to achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the semester, and cannot receive a second-course grade below B-. Any student who fails to meet these criteria will be considered for dismissal by the School of Marine and Environmental Programs and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Students will demonstrate expertise in their thesis research field
• Students will achieve publication-level proficiency in written and professional oral communication skills
• Students will demonstrate mastery of the concepts and principles of the Marine Sciences
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of research design and have the ability to carry out a research project

Students may not transfer credits from other graduate programs. However, if the student has already taken a similar required class at the graduate level, they may substitute another class, including thesis and research credits, in consultation with their major professor, and must receive a grade of B- or P or better for it to count toward their graduate degree.

Eligibility for the 4+1 program

Current 91制片厂 undergraduates with a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in all math and science courses are eligible to apply for the Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics 4+1 (M.S. Marine Sciences) program. Additionally, applicants must have sponsorship from a faculty member in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs (SMEP) who will serve as the thesis advisor and identified at least two (2) additional individuals (faculty or experts from outside of 91制片厂) to serve on their thesis committee. The thesis committee will be comprised of at least three (3) members: The Thesis Advisor, and two (2) others with expertise in the area of the student鈥檚 thesis topic. At least two (2) of the committee members should be at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) or SMEP. The third and any additional members may be from outside these schools or 91制片厂, but are expected to have a doctoral or other terminal degree with research expertise in the student鈥檚 thesis area. Exceptions to these rules may be made via petition to the Graduate Program Committee.

The GRE is not required for enrollment into the program. Eligible students can apply to the 4+1 program between the second semester of their sophomore year and the second semester of their junior year. 

Application

The 91制片厂 participates in the Graduate Centralized Application Service (GradCAS). All applicants are required to apply online through this service.

Resume

A current resume is required and should be uploaded directly to the GradCAS application.

TUITION and FEES

Tuition and fees for the +1 year may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Arts programs develop intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills through an active hands-on curriculum. While imparting foundational expressive skills, the program encourages students to expand their conceptual and perceptual capabilities and make connections between their personal experience and art, science, social science, and the environment. 

A student with a major in another program may minor in Art with the permission of the Academic Director. This minor provides an in-depth introduction to studio art in both traditional and contemporary practice. Eighteen (18) credit hours as listed are required.

An average GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for this minor.

Through directed and experiential learning, courses in the creative arts introduce understanding of methods, materials, processes, and their application. Students learn to think concretely and intuitively through hands-on experiences. Instructors provide historical and contemporary models to convey these concepts. Learning through the arts allows students to acquire a variety of separate but interrelated concepts and skills to demonstrate knowledge of the creative process, craftsmanship, and personal voice.

Students successfully completing an arts class or minor will:

• Be able to determine and demonstrate concrete methods and processes for research and creation, or performance, in the arts. Accordingly, they will be able to demonstrate skill in graphic and/or symbolic communication.
• Be able to assemble or perform work that demonstrates standards of craftsmanship in the discipline. Accordingly, they will learn methods of writing, discussion and critique of creative works of art or music.
• Develop skills that expand their expressive capabilities, with the goal of developing a distinct personal voice that emphasizes their interests and experiences.

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Arts programs are staffed by a community of professional artists with national reputations. The mission of the faculty is to nurture and encourage students' individual growth, development, and expression while preparing them to pursue a professional career. After a firm grounding in the foundations, students are mentored in the development of an original body of work in their preferred medium.

The Arts programs, in collaboration with the School of Education, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Art Education. Staffed by professional scholars and artists with national reputations, students learn the theory and practice of education as well as effective educational strategies that prepare them as elementary and secondary teachers. Through in-depth study in the studio, culminating in an exhibition of their personal work developed in the Studio Concentration Seminar, students will gain a strong understanding of the artistic process and their own expressive capabilities. Students will leave the program as skilled and confident advocates for the arts with Maine state teaching certification (levels K-12) in the visual arts.

This program requires an overall minimum 2.5 GPA in the major.

Field Experience

The faculty in the School of Education is committed to ongoing and frequent observation and involvement in schools. The teacher education programs at 91制片厂 have a specific competency-based focus to meet the Maine standards for teacher certification. All students engaged in teacher preparation will spend time in a field setting in each of the semesters for which they are registered for professional education courses. Involvement in the schools will be connected to specific, course-related tasks (e.g., observation, teaching lessons, conducting experiments, administering assessments, etc.). Transportation to and from schools is the responsibility of the student.

ADVANCED STANDING

All students in education certification programs must apply for admission to Advanced Standing when they have completed approximately sixty (60) credit hours and completed at least three (3) education courses. To apply for Advanced Standing, students must develop a portfolio demonstrating how they have met proficiency in the following areas: a) teaching skills, knowledge, and disposition aligned with the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards; b) basic academic skills and c) professional skills. This portfolio is evaluated by a committee of education faculty and a pass/fail determination is made based on a holistic rubric.

Students not meeting the Advanced Standing criteria do not remain enrolled in a certification program and MUST change their major to a non-certification major. Students can reapply for Advanced Standing upon completion of each additional semester up until their second to last semester (i.e., students graduating in Spring must meet Advanced Standing by the beginning of the previous Fall semester).

STUDENT TEACHING

Without specific permission from the School of Education Academic Director, courses may not be taken during the internship semester, so all required coursework must be completed the semester prior to the internship. Admission to the internship is not guaranteed and students must have reached Advanced Standing to apply.

The selection of individual internship sites will be made by the Certification and Placement Officer. Geographical location relative to 91制片厂 is a consideration. 91制片厂 has a collaborative relationship with many districts and selects both schools and teachers based on their interest in and ability to assist interns in demonstrating mastery of the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards. Placement in an internship is not guaranteed. The School of Education reserves the right to deny requests for courtesy internship placement for reasons it deems appropriate or necessary. The University, at its discretion, will not place students in internship settings (1) where an intern's children or relatives are enrolled, or (2) where a spouse or relative of an intern is currently employed. The School of Education, through its Certification and Placement Officer, will make a good-faith effort to negotiate an appropriate placement. Schools have the right to refuse placement requests. The fifteen (15)-week student teaching experience must be done in a local Maine Public School that is in an established internship protocol with the 91制片厂. Students may not be permitted to accept a contracted teaching position (e.g., long-term substituting, yearlong internship) prior to completing at least half a semester of student teaching internship. However, student teaching interns may be permitted to sub on a day-to-day basis for their classroom teacher.

Professional Educator Review Board

All students enrolled in the internship must demonstrate their teaching competence with respect to Maine Common Core Teaching Standards before the Professional Educator Review Board (PERB). The Board is comprised of professional educators from area schools as well as 91制片厂 faculty. Students are required to develop a presentation reflecting their proficiency in meeting these state standards and present and defend the presentation in front of the Board. Passing PERB is a requirement for completion of the certification program and subsequently is recommended to the Maine State Department of Education for teacher licensure.

At the completion of their bachelor's degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards
• Demonstrate professionalism through accountability and engagement
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats
• Demonstrate appropriate dispositions as defined by professional expectations

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities jointly offer a Minor in Art Therapy.

Art Therapy is a burgeoning field that draws from the disciplines of psychology, art, and other creative processes to promote healing and overall well-being for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

The minor provides a basic foundation for continued study or for work in community art programs and organizations where art is used as part of the therapeutic process.

The permission of the Academic Director in either the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences or the School of Arts and Humanities is required.

A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at 91制片厂 may minor in Art Therapy with the approval of the Academic Director of the School of Art and Humanities or the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with significant course overlap with Art Therapy minor requirements may be disallowed by the Academic Director.

The minor in Art Therapy requires a total of twenty-one (21) credits (twelve (12) from Psychology and nine (9) from the Arts) with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

In the event that the above courses have been taken to fulfill requirements for the Art Education Major or an Art Minor, students will be required to take nine (9) credits from the following options:

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Arts programs are staffed by a community of professional artists with national reputations. The mission of the faculty is to nurture and encourage students' individual growth, development, and expression while preparing them to pursue a professional career.

After a firm grounding in the foundations, students are mentored in the development of an original body of work in their preferred medium.

The School of Arts and Humanities offers a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art and Design Media.

The Art and Design Media course of study develops intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills through an active hands-on curriculum taught by professional scholars and artists. While imparting foundational expressive skills in traditional art media, the program encourages students to expand their conceptual and perceptual capabilities and receive training in current technological media that both support the traditional arts and are essential tools in contemporary society.

Developing connections between their personal experience and art, science, social science, and the environment is an important part of the program and is emphasized in a year-long concentration seminar experience (required of all majors) where students choose an area of focus ranging from traditional arts such as painting and ceramics to video production. Majors will gain a strong understanding of the creative process and their own expressive capabilities culminating in an exhibition of their personal creative work. Whether planning a career in the arts or developing innovative interdisciplinary work in a double major, the Art and Design Media program will build diverse strengths and skills for the 21st century student.

Program Description

The Art and Design Media program stresses students' acquisition of skills that represent appropriate professional practices and a clear understanding of how to evaluate their own work for accuracy, expression, and clarity. Among these skills students will develop experience in and knowledge of:

• Creative and compositional methods across media.
• The creative process starting from initial sketches and outlines to the finished work. Problem solving is intrinsic to this process.
• The development of their personal voice through intensive study in the senior capstone year.
• The link between concept and media.
• Art history with an emphasis on contemporary practice in Western and non-Western worlds.
• Critical thinking and aesthetic assessment both verbal and written.

The program provides students with hands-on experience with the tools and latest technologies used in the arts professions in which they will work. They study and learn to:

• Appreciate, understand and utilize methods of craftsmanship in a variety of media.
• Develop their knowledge and abilities in graphic and web design, commercially viable skills with broad applicability.
• Develop working knowledge of the gallery and museum world.

Students are encouraged to link their study of art with other disciplines and have the opportunity to create work that expresses their backgrounds and interests. The thirty-six (36) credits required of an art media major allow them the possibility to double major in English, History, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Math, or Psychology.

Students can also take three (3) credit internships in art and/or communications organizations as part of their course of study. Faculty will work with interested students to facilitate this option.

Electives

An average GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for this degree.

View the Suggested Progression for Art and Media Majors (PDF)

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

Through directed and experiential learning, courses in the creative arts introduce understanding of methods, materials, and processes and their application. Students learn to think concretely and intuitively through hands-on experiences. Instructors provide historical and contemporary models to convey these concepts. Learning through the arts allows students to acquire a variety of separate but interrelated concepts and skills to demonstrate knowledge of the creative process, craftsmanship, and personal voice. Students successfully completing arts study will:

• Be able to determine and demonstrate concrete methods and processes for research and creation, or performance, in the arts. Accordingly, they will be able to demonstrate skill in graphic and/or symbolic communication.
• Be able to assemble or perform work that demonstrates standards of craftsmanship in the discipline. Accordingly, they will learn methods of writing, discussion, and critique of creative works of art or music.
• Develop skills that expand their expressive capabilities, with the goal of developing a distinct personal voice that emphasizes their interests and experiences.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant scholarly, creative, or experiential activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Our mission is to develop caring, collaborative scholars through a dynamic, student-centered, occupation-focused educational program.

VISION

Our vision is to address society's occupational needs by fostering excellence in health, wellness, and occupational studies through teaching, scholarship, and service.

The minor in Assistive Technology facilitates study at the intersection of health and technology to create solutions that improve peoples lives. It is the study of a distinctive field that can lead to a career as an Assistive Technology Professional or serve as an adjunct to other professional fields such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, speech and language therapy, and many more. Classes focus on experiential learning and problem solving, through engagement with technology and real-world challenges. 

At the conclusion the of program, the minor in Assistive Technology student will:

• Assess the characteristics of patient/client to determine candidacy for assistive technology services.
• Complete a patient/client examination and effectively interpret the data to develop a plan of care with appropriate interventions.
• Implement the appropriate interventions for a patient/client based on an established plan of care.
• Complete a patient/client re-evaluation and effectively interpret the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the current plan of care/interventions.
• Exhibit professional conduct and behaviors that are consistent with the legal and ethical practice of the assistive technology profession.
• Critically evaluate data and published literature in order to examine and utilize the theoretical and scientific basis when delivering patient/client care and providing practice management.

All students in the Assistive Technology minor are subject to the 91制片厂 WCHP undergraduate grading policy (see undergraduate academic policy) and progression guidelines.

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Chemistry and physics are fundamental sciences that touch every aspect of our lives and the world around us. Chemistry is the study of matter 鈥� its chemical and physical properties, the chemical and physical changes it undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany those processes. Chemistry often is referred to as the central science, it rests upon the foundation of mathematics and physics and in turn, is the essential basis for the life sciences such as biology and medicine. Chemistry is largely an experimental science and has applications diverse areas of research, including the development of new drugs, the search for solutions to problems of environmental pollution, and the derivation of alternative energy sources. Much cutting-edge research in biology and medicine is being carried out at the level of atoms and molecules, the particles of matter upon which the study of chemistry is based.

Physics, too, is the study of matter and energy, viewed from a different perspective. Understanding living systems and the universe in which we live requires an understanding of the chemical and physical principles that operate within them.

In addition to offering majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Laboratory Science, and minors in Chemistry Biochemistry, and Biophysics, the School of Molecular and Physical Sciences fills a significant role for students in other programs through its introductory courses in chemistry and physics. Because of the fundamental roles of chemistry and physics in the biological, environmental, and health sciences, students in these programs benefit from the conceptual, quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills stressed in the introductory courses, which form the foundation for later courses in the students' majors.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biochemistry, with its balanced curriculum, assures that each student will gain a solid biochemical foundation, while securing a substantial foundation in the other major chemical subdisciplines, including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

This major is an excellent choice for students who are especially interested in studying the infrastructure and applications of chemistry in biological systems. With appropriate choice of courses, graduates will be prepared for entry into graduate programs in chemistry, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences, and well-prepared for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and many other fields that rely on chemistry as a fundamental science.

Students wishing to enter the job market immediately after completion of their degree program have available to them a wide range of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Graduates will be especially well-prepared for entry-level positions in the rapidly growing biotechnology industry.

*Matriculated majors are expected to enroll in the University course sequences for general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. The following substitutions may be made with program permission: CHE 110 for CHE 150; CHE 111 for CHE 151; CHE 210 for CHE 250; CHE 211 for CHE 251; PHY 110 for PHY 210; and/or PHY 111 for PHY 211.

**If not already taken for program required course option.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all required science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in biochemistry, and a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the sciences is a requirement for graduation.

Upon completion of the Biochemistry major, students will be able to

• Describe and apply advanced biochemical information and concepts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in safe and ethical laboratory practices and use of instrumentation standard to the discipline.
• Clearly communicate biochemical information in both oral and written forms.
• Work collaboratively in various team settings.
• Compete for placement in graduate programs or employment relevant to the field of study.

*If not chosen as a required course.

**Enrollment eligibility is dependent upon availability and requires permission.

Additionally, selected topics courses may be acceptable. Contact the Academic Director for more information.

There are no restrictions on counting a course towards this minor and towards other program requirements.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. A transferred course must align in scope and content to the required course offered at 91制片厂. Otherwise, a course may transfer as a general elective. 

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Transferred courses for matriculated students must be approved by the Academic Director. 

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Preferred conditions for entry into the biochemistry major are completion of at least three (3) years of high school mathematics and three (3) years of high school science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

91制片厂 has also partnered with The Roux Institute at Northeastern University to offer a 4+1 accelerated Master of Science in Biotechnology. In this program, you can enroll in graduate-level courses as an undergraduate and transfer up to twelve (12) credits to Northeastern's master's degree program offered by the Roux Institute. By doing so, you earn two (2) degrees in five (5) years.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science with a major in Medical Biology or the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry program at 91制片厂.

For more information and to enroll in the program contact your academic advisor.

Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. But it is also a truly human endeavor in that it affects us all. Because we live at this time in human history 鈥� at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age 鈥� students must be able to apply biological concepts to the wide array of problems and choices they inevitably face.

Students who major in biology programs become familiar with all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems and gain practical experience in both laboratory and field studies. Small classes enable the faculty to adopt an approach to learning that stresses how different subjects are related to each other, facilitates critical thinking, and encourages a collaborative approach to learning between students and faculty. Professors want students to experience the excitement and to see the applications of biology as well as appreciate science as a way of knowing about the world around them. In addition, the biology program stresses the importance of field opportunities, research experience, and experiential learning.

The department also offers a graduate degree in Biological Sciences (master level) which is detailed in the graduate portion of this catalog. Visit our graduate programs catalog page for details.

The Biological Sciences major provides a broad background for students interested in biology. The core program is flexible, thereby permitting the student latitude in the area of emphasis. However, students who wish to narrow their focus can elect a concentration in either Cellular and Molecular Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. A goal of the major is to provide students with the necessary background for entry-level career positions and graduate study.

The department also offers Biological Sciences majors the opportunity to select all of the EDU secondary education certification courses (listed below) as their electives in order to become middle or high school teachers (grades 7-12) in the area of life science.

*Topic Area courses are to be selected in consultation with your advisor.
**Any BIO 400+ level course excluding BIO 404, 410, 495.

Topic Area Courses

BIO 290 may fulfill biology area requirements depending on the subject matter and advisor permission.

Additional Guidelines

Students wishing to pursue teacher certification in Life Science can complete a double major with Biological Sciences and Middle and Secondary Education or a major in Middle and Secondary Education and a concentration in Biological Sciences. For more information, see the Middle and Secondary Education catalog page.

The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee

The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PHPAC) consists of professional staff and faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences. The major function of this committee is to draft letters of evaluation for students applying to health professions programs such as Medical, Dental, and Veterinary schools. Interested students should view our web page for information regarding the protocol for obtaining a PHPAC letter of evaluation.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in any of the programs in the Department of Biology. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the programs in the Department of Biology.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

Biological Sciences students who wish to narrow their focus beyond the core program can elect a concentration in either Cellular and Molecular Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Please see Curricular Requirements for details.

Concentration Options

*Topic Area courses are to be selected in consultation with your advisor and can be found in the Curricular Requirements section above.
**Any BIO 400+ level course excluding BIO 404, 410, 495.

The expected learning outcomes for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Biological Sciences include:

• Knowledge of fundamental principles in biology, relevant concepts in mathematics and the physical sciences, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the critical analysis of new biological information, in the following areas:
  • Molecular and cellular basis of life including cell structure, metabolism, heredity, and reproduction.
  • Organismal diversity including organismal structure and function, hierarchy of organization, and the evolution of life.
  • Interrelations of organisms and their environment including abiotic and biotic interactions, biogeochemical cycles; ecosystems and their dynamics, and human actions and interventions.
• Understanding of the process of science, as well as demonstrated competency in biological research, with a particular emphasis on:
  • The scientific method, including observational, comparative and experimental approaches and the tools utilized.
  • A critical reading of the primary scientific literature.
  • Data analysis, interpretation and the communication of scientific results (including oral presentations and scientific report writing).
• Appreciation for the relevance of the biological sciences to real-world issues, including:
  • Familiarity with avenues and applications of current and future research as well as the careers that use them.
  • Bioethical issues and their biological and social basis.
  • Recognition of the civic responsibility to share knowledge and to apply expertise to the improvement of human and environmental health.

A Biological Sciences minor requires six (6) biology courses, including the Introductory Biology series. In particular, Biology majors who wish to take a biology minor must select four (4) additional courses beyond those required for their major. No biology courses can satisfy both the major and minor requirements except for the introductory 100-level courses.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives. 

All science/math courses previously completed must be no older than five (5) years. 

Other options and restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the School of Biological Sciences at the 91制片厂 is to enable students to understand the real-world relevance of the biological sciences, foster scientific literacy and critical thinking skills, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful, productive contributions to society. 

The mission of the Master of Science in Biological Sciences program is to prepare outstanding graduate students for careers or further training in science, technology, and education by providing an advanced knowledge base and a working knowledge of research methods in the biological sciences. 

The Biological Sciences 4+1 program offers advanced classroom training and research experience to students interested in a wide variety of biological topics, including ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, and physiology. Students will conduct research and prepare a thesis under the mentorship of a faculty member. This degree requires a total of thirty-six (36) credits beyond the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences major. This includes a minimum of twenty-six (26) thesis/research credits (BIO 590), one (1) credit of Graduate Seminar in Biological Sciences (BIO 510), three (3) credits of Research Methods (BIO 503), and six (6) additional course credits at the five-hundred (500)-level. A maximum of twelve (12) course credits at the five-hundred (500)-graduate level can double count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. 

Program Goals

• Provide a knowledge base in the biological sciences that is deeper than the typical undergraduate experience
• Instill outstanding research skills and a working knowledge of the scientific method by participating in high-quality research
• Develop scientific communication skills through writing and oral presentations

Satisfactory academic progress

To remain in the 4+1 program in Biological Sciences, a student鈥檚 cumulative graduate GPA must be a minimum of 3.0. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 or who receives a grade below B- in any course taken for graduate credit will be placed on academic probation.

Program completion timeline

Students have a maximum of five (5) years to complete the graduation requirements for both the undergraduate and M.S. degrees. After two (2) academic years (fall and spring terms), students who have completed their coursework but are still completing their theses are required to enroll in a minimum of one (1) Thesis Writing/Data Analysis credit hour (BIO 595) per semester to remain in the program and the student needs to demonstrate satisfactory progress towards their degree completion. In such a case, the student should contact Student Financial Services to determine whether this change from full-time status affects their financial aid.

Probation/Dismissal

A 4+1 student whose GPA for any semester falls below 3.0, or whose cumulative GPA is below 3.0, or who receives a class grade below a B- for any class taken for graduate credit is automatically placed on probation. A student placed on academic probation will be granted one (1) fall or spring semester to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or above, will be required to achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the semester, and cannot receive a second-course grade below B-. Any student who fails to meet these criteria will be considered for dismissal by the School of Biological Sciences and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Students will demonstrate expertise in their thesis research field
• Students will demonstrate publication-level proficiency in written professional oral communication skills
• Students will demonstrate mastery of the concepts and principles of the Biological Sciences
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of research design and have the ability to carry out a research project

Students may not transfer credits from other graduate programs. However, if the student has already taken a similar required class at the graduate level, they may substitute another class, including thesis and research credits, in consultation with their major professor, and must receive a grade of B- or P or better for it to count toward their graduate degree.

Eligibility for the 4+1 program

Current 91制片厂 undergraduates with a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in all math and science courses are eligible to apply for the 4+1 program in Biological Sciences. Additionally, applicants must have sponsorship from a faculty member in the School of Biological Sciences who will serve as the thesis advisor and identify at least two (2) additional individuals (faculty or experts from outside of 91制片厂) to serve on their thesis committee. The thesis committee will be comprised of at least three (3) members: The Thesis Advisor, and two (2) others with expertise in the area of the student鈥檚 thesis topic. At least two (2) of the committee members should be at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) or the School of Marine and Environmental Programs (SMEP). The third and any additional members may be from outside these schools or 91制片厂, but are expected to have a doctoral or other terminal degree with research expertise in the student鈥檚 thesis area. Exceptions to these rules may be made via petition to the Graduate Program Committee.

The GRE is not required for enrollment into the program. Eligible students can apply to the 4+1 program between the second semester of their sophomore year and the second semester of their junior year. 

Application

The 91制片厂 participates in the . All applicants are required to apply online through this service.

Resume

A current resume is required and should be uploaded directly to the GradCAS application.

TUITION and FEES

Graduate tuition and fees for the +1 year may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The Biophysics minor builds on the foundations of Physics I and Physics II to create a comprehensive understanding of how the laws of physics apply to organisms, explored from both the macroscopic and microscopic points of view.

With its organismal focus and relationship to modern technology, this minor is well-suited to complement majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Biology, Neuroscience, and Marine Science, in addition to Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Pharmacy programs of study.

The Biophysics minor requires eighteen (18) hours of coursework.

*PHY 110 and PHY 111 may be accepted with program permission.

**With permission, either MAR 368 (Advanced Oceanography II: PHY/CHE, 3 credits) or CHE 370 (Physical Chemistry I, 4 credits) can be substituted for one (1) elective course.

Upon completion of the minor in Biophysics, students will be able to:

• Describe basic physical, biophysical, and biomechanics concepts
• Demonstrate understanding of physical processes/instrumentation used to investigate biophysical and biomechanical phenomena
• Clearly communicate scientific information in both oral and written forms
• Work collaboratively in various team settings

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. A transferred course must align in scope and content to the required course offered at 91制片厂. Otherwise, a course may transfer as a general elective. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Transferred courses for matriculated students must be approved by the Academic Director.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the Business programs is to provide experienced, skilled and supportive faculty who offer relevant curricula that will help prepare students to thrive in and face the challenges of an ever-changing world. More specifically, the College of Business strives to:

• Prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in business, not-for-profit organizations, and society in general
• Develop in students the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems
• Prepare students to speak and present in front of various audiences in an articulate and compelling manner
• Help students achieve their personal and career goals
• Prepare students for entry-level positions in either the private or public sector and/or to prepare students for coursework at the graduate level

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed to work together with the University's liberal arts core curriculum to achieve the following goals:

• Facilitation of students' acquisition of basic business knowledge in the functional areas of business including, but not limited to, accounting, business law, economics, finance, management, and marketing
• Facilitation of students' acquisition of technical skills and competencies in  quantitative techniques
• Provide students with the opportunity to focus their business studies by selecting one (1) of six (6) concentrations: management, marketing, economics, international business, social entrepreneurship, or health sector management
• Provide experiential opportunities, including at least one credit-bearing internship, to hone students' skills and facilitate their career exploration and professional job search
• Facilitation of students' ability to integrate their knowledge of the functional areas of business with their technical skills and competencies and their professional experiences and to apply that knowledge and those skills

A Business Administration student in their sophomore year may, with the permission of the Business chair, enroll in one (1) of the following concentrations.

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Health Sector Management

International Business

Management

Marketing

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

*Can be substituted with an Internship of another major with the permission of the BUMG 495B coordinator.

Students will be allowed to use up to twelve (12) credits from another minor or from their major to complete this concentration.

No Concentration

A student pursuing a major other than Business Administration may, with the permission of the Academic Director, minor in Business Administration.

Minor in Business Administration Curriculum

91制片厂 also offers a minor in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing in application of concepts and theories. 
• Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communications using appropriate technologies.
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate the concepts of the core areas of business.
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of the ethical requirements of business activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to conduct methodological, secondary research into business issues, which may relate to general business or to a specific business function, which requires familiarity with a range of data, research sources, and appropriate methodologies.

Concentration Learning Outcomes

Management

The management concentration covers the organizational, operational and sales aspects of management, as well as introduces non-profit management techniques.

Upon completing the concentration in management, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an ability to apply general Management know-how in practical business situations.
• Develop an understanding of business that reflects the moral responsibility of management to all relevant stakeholders and the natural environment.
• Understand the nature and dynamics of social behavior relating to organizational performance in order to develop strategies to become effective in organizations.

Marketing

The marketing concentration focuses on developing strategic and tactical marketing skills, including those used in both digital media and global environments.

Upon completing the concentration in marketing, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of how marketing initiatives by business and not-for-profit organizations impact society and the economy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the strategic and tactical use of the primary decision-making areas of marketing used by organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of traditional and digital channels of distribution.
• Understand the uses of traditional and digital promotional methods.
• Understand the strategic importance of global marketing and be able to develop tactics for an organization鈥檚 global marketing thrusts.

Economics

The economics concentration focuses on understanding the impact of the economy on individuals, society, and global business development.

Upon completing the concentration in economics, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of economic thought regarding the incentives.
• Demonstrate the conditions under which the market allocates resources efficiently and under what conditions it fails to produce socially optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate the assumptions and limitations of the neoclassical school of thought reflected in both micro and macroeconomic models.
• Understand the key concepts in macroeconomic analysis and be able to demonstrate how they are impacted by external events and policy using the Keynesian model.
• Understand the factors that have determined productivity trends in the history of U.S. economic development with reference to theory and empirical data.

International Business

The international business concentration focuses on understanding the role that cultural differences, globalization, and worldwide trends play in the global marketplace. A semester abroad is required.

Upon completing the concentration in international business, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate detailed familiarity with the impact of the global economy on U.S. businesses and organizations, utilizing appropriate terminology and concepts.
• Demonstrate comprehension of cultural differences in the conduct of business and/or daily life within major global markets during a study abroad experience.
• Demonstrate global awareness through an understanding of international business concepts and trends and an ability to internationalize domestically developed business methods and practices.

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The social innovation and entrepreneurship concentration focuses on applying the concepts of sustainability to the creation of a new venture with triple bottom line responsibility and ecological value.

Upon completing the concentration in social entrepreneurship, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding and the application of the concepts of social entrepreneurship and distinguish social entrepreneurship from traditional economic entrepreneurship as well as from sustainable entrepreneurship.
• Evaluate and articulate the rewards and risks of undertaking social entrepreneurship by measuring the economic, social, and environmental risks and rewards (triple bottom line) of a new venture and measuring and comparing the short-term economic risks and returns of the venture with the long-term expected benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ecological problems facing local and global communities as well as the ability to recognize business opportunities for entrepreneurs that arise as a result of the trend of identifying and resolving those ecological problems. Undertake this demonstration by applying those skills necessary to investigate and evaluate all the various aspects of the business and policy environment that have an impact on social entrepreneurship decisions, including an evaluation of corporate behavior in the context of environmental and social goals.

Health Sector Management

The Health Sector Management Concentration focuses on understanding how U.S. healthcare policy and systems impact business in the health sector.

Upon completing the concentration in Health Sector Management, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to integrate core general management skills with sophisticated understanding of the institutions of the US health care sector.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. health care economy and markets and those factors that significantly influence decision-making both at the policy level and at the level of the organization.
3. Utilize the terminology and concepts of health sector systems such as governmental programs, managed care, and information management to recognize and explain the importance of cost, access, and quality to providers, payers, and vendors.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal systems and processes impacting healthcare, including governmental regulation, tort litigation and reform, non-discrimination and privacy legislation, and access/equity of care movements in both the federal and state governments.

• Business majors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (C) in all Business Core required courses, business concentration courses, and business elective courses.
• Business minors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (C) in all four (4) required courses and the two (2) business elective courses.

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by the College of Business are accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Business Administration Degree Program in the College of Business is additionally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Chemistry and physics are both fundamental sciences that touch every aspect of our lives and the world around us. Chemistry is the study of matter: its chemical and physical properties, the chemical and physical changes it undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany those processes.

Chemistry often is referred to as the central science. It rests upon the foundation of mathematics and physics and in turn is the essential basis for the life sciences such as biology and medicine. Chemistry is largely an experimental science and has applications in such diverse areas of research as the development of new drugs, the search for solutions to problems of environmental pollution, and the derivation of alternative energy sources. Much cutting-edge research in biology and medicine is being carried out at the level of atoms and molecules, the particles of matter upon which the study of chemistry is based.

Physics, too, is the study of matter and energy, viewed from a different perspective. Understanding living systems and the universe in which we live requires an understanding of the chemical and physical principles that operate within them.

In addition to offering majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Laboratory science, and minors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biophysics, the School of Molecular and Physical Sciences fills a significant role for students in other programs through its introductory courses in chemistry and physics. Because of the fundamental roles of chemistry and physics in the biological, environmental, and health sciences, students in these programs benefit from the conceptual, quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills stressed in the introductory courses, which form the foundation for later courses in the students' majors.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry stresses the fundamental aspects of chemistry as a discipline, including analytical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry. 

Coursework in the core areas of chemistry is complemented with laboratory experiments designed to illustrate important chemical principles, theories, and applications through discovery with the integration of practical instrumental techniques that are essential in the field. While the chemistry core courses provide both depth and breadth in the basic areas of chemistry, students also have the opportunity to intensely study selected areas of modern in advanced elective courses and in undergraduate research. 

The School of Molecular and Physical Sciences' faculty members are highly committed to excellence in undergraduate education and offer many opportunities for students to engage in collaborative, mentored undergraduate research. Additionally, the department is well equipped with modern laboratory instrumentation, available to students in laboratory courses and in undergraduate research projects.

The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training. Since the School of Molecular and Physical Sciences courses stress the integration of theory and experiment, the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the cultivation of oral and written communication skills, students are well-prepared for direct entry into the workforce, or into competitive graduate programs in the physical sciences and other related technology fields. Chemistry graduates are also well prepared for entry into professional programs such as medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary schools.

*Matriculated majors are expected to enroll in the University course sequences for general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. The following substitutions may be made with program permission: CHE 110 for CHE 150; CHE 111 for CHE 151; CHE 210 for CHE 250; CHE 211 for CHE 251; PHY 110 for PHY 210; and/or PHY 111 for PHY 211.

Students wishing to pursue teacher certification in Physical Science can complete a double major with Chemistry and Middle and Secondary Education, or a major in Middle and Secondary Education and a concentration in Chemistry. For more information, see the Middle and Secondary Education catalog page.

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all required science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in chemistry/secondary education, and a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the sciences is a requirement for graduation.

• Students will be able to describe and apply advanced chemical information and concepts.
• Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in safe laboratory practices and use of instrumentation standard to the discipline.
• Students will be able to clearly communicate chemical information in both oral and written forms.
• Students will be able to work collaboratively in various team settings.
• Students will be able to compete successfully for placement in graduate programs or employment relevant to the field of study.

A student with a major in another program may minor in Chemistry with the permission of the Academic Director. Twenty-three (23) hours of coursework is required for the Minor in Chemistry as specified below. This minor indicates a significant level of accomplishment in the important foundation areas of Chemistry.

The chemistry course grade point average must be maintained at 2.00 (C) or better.

**The following course substitutions may be made with advisor permission: CHE 150 for CHE 110; CHE 151 for CHE 111; CHE 250 for CHE 210; and/or CHE 251 for CHE 211.

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their major advisor. 

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. A transferred course must align in scope and content to the required course offered at 91制片厂. Otherwise, a course may transfer as a general elective.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Transferred courses for matriculated students must be approved by the Academic Director.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Preferred conditions for entry into the chemistry major are completion of at least three (3) years of high school mathematics and three (3) years of high school science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Climate change promises to be one of the defining environmental and social problems of our lifetime, and the topic of climate change will grow ever more relevant as we move into the future. The interdisciplinary minor in Climate Change Studies is committed to educating tomorrow鈥檚 leaders in the science, impacts, and solutions to climate change. This interdisciplinary program of study seeks to engage students with an understanding of climate change from diverse perspectives 鈥� scientific, political, psychological, economic, and ethical dimensions of the problem and its solutions 鈥� and prepare them for a myriad of professions that directly or indirectly relate to understanding, combating, and adapting to climate change.

The interdisciplinary minor in Climate Change Studies engages students in understanding climate change from diverse perspectives, helping them examine scientific, political, psychological, economic, and ethical dimensions of the problem and its solutions. It prepares them for a myriad of professions that directly or indirectly relate to understanding, combating, and adapting to climate change.

A student may minor in Climate Change Studies with the approval of the academic directory. To complete this minor, students are expected to successfully complete the following course of study:

*Course Designators vary by major and include but are not limited to ENV 295/495, PSY 300/400, PSC 411, SOC 300/400, SPT 395.

**Internship Opportunities (Optional): Internships may substitute for one (1) of the above elective courses, subject to advisor and internship coordinator approval. The internship must deal explicitly with some aspect of climate change science, mitigation, or adaptation.

• Evaluate the issues and conflicts surrounding climate change from multiple perspectives, including scientific, geographic, political, economic, sociological, psychological, ethical, and cultural perspectives
• Explain and quantify the impacts of climate change on human well-being and the natural world
• Think critically about the uneven distribution of climate change responsibility, impacts, vulnerability, adaptive capacity, and political power across individuals, societies, generations, and species
• Identify options for preventing further climate change (mitigation) and reducing impacts of change on human and natural systems (adaptation)
• Analyze and critique policy issues related to global warming
• Apply a practical understanding of climate change impacts, mitigation, and adaptation to their professional work

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. 

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

The minor in Climate Change Studies is open to all undergraduate students at the 91制片厂. Permission from the student鈥檚 advisor and the Climate Change Studies coordinator is required to enroll.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The athletic coaching minor is open to any undergraduate student at the 91制片厂. The minor is offered through the Westbrook College of Health Professions and is directly administered through the Department of Exercise and Sports Performance.

The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and draws from courses from the Department of Sport Management and School of Education.

The minor provides a comprehensive and meaningful academic program for students wishing to pursue coaching at the youth and college level. The minor provides expert knowledge following the eight (8) domains from the National Standards for Sports Coaches: Philosophy and Ethics, Safety and Injury Prevention, Physical Conditioning, Growth and Development, Teaching and Communication, Sport Skills and Tactics, Organization and Administration, and Evaluation.

*Prerequisite EXS 312 and successful completion of coaching certification, CPR, and First Aid
**Prerequisite 鈥� four (4) credit Laboratory Science course
***A course substitution is allowed per permission of the Coordinator of the Coaching Minor

Students are required to earn a minimum grade of a "C" in all courses with an ATC or EXS prefix. Students are only able to retake a course one (1) time.

Students are required to pass a coaching certification and complete CPR and First Aid prior to taking the Coaching Practicum.

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at 91制片厂 in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.

All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.

Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications is to provide exceptional and supportive faculty and to offer relevant curricula that will help prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world. More specifically, the degree strives to:

• Prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in their chosen professions and society
• Develop in students the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems
• Help students achieve their personal and career goals
• Prepare students for entry-level positions in either the private or public sector and/or to prepare students for coursework at the graduate level

Program-Specific Elective Options

• Communication majors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
• Communication minors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

The program goals of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications are strongly focused on providing our students with the oral, written, technical and critical thinking skills that are necessary for them to function effectively in the professional world and their personal lives. Learning outcomes for the degree relate to the teaching of communication skills and practices that extend across different communication contexts. The learning outcomes listed here are built upon the core competencies that are inherent in each course required for the degree.

• Demonstrate oral communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Effectively speak in public settings.
  • Apply advanced decision-making processes within groups.
  • Negotiate and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrate written communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Write for specific purposes and situations.
  • Write informatively, persuasively and clearly.
• Use current technology related to the communication field effectively and ethically.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Use a range of applications software effectively.
  • Use communication technology effectively and ethically in a professional setting.
  • Understand the limitations of technology.
• Competently employ digital media in professional settings as an effective communication tool. Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Have a working knowledge of media story structure.
  • Create media content that communicates effectively using a variety of tools.
  • Contribute to the production of media content by serving in different roles and working effectively in teams.

The Minor in Communications examines questions about society, business, and communication practices with critical attention to the newest media and computer-related technologies. Students will explore communications theory and also learn how to communicate effectively using a full range of media channels including new media technology. Upon completion of the minor, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of communication and the role of societies and institutions in shaping communications.
• Articulate and apply the theories and best practices for the use and presentation of images and digital information including audio and video.
• Apply tools and technologies used in the communications professions.

Program Specific Elective Options

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant scholarly, creative, or experiential activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications and Media Arts is to provide exceptional and supportive faculty and to offer relevant curricula that will help prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world. More specifically, the degree strives to:

• Prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in their chosen professions and society
• Develop in students the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems
• Help students achieve their personal and career goals
• Prepare students for entry-level positions in either the private or public sector and/or to prepare students for coursework at the graduate level

*LIL 120 - Introductory Arts and Humanities Seminar is a required course for new, first-year students in the School of Arts and Humanities

Communications and Media Arts Concentration options

Sports Media Concentration

Digital Video Production Concentration

Reporting and Public Relations Concentration

Program-Specific Elective Options

Communications and Media Arts majors must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

The program goals of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communications and Media Arts are strongly focused on providing our students with the oral, written, technical and critical thinking skills that are necessary for them to function effectively in the professional world and their personal lives. Learning outcomes for the degree relate to the teaching of communication skills and practices that extend across different communication contexts. The learning outcomes listed here are built upon the core competencies that are inherent in each course required for the degree.

• Demonstrate oral communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Effectively speak in public settings
  • Apply advanced decision-making processes within groups
  • Negotiate and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrate written communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Write for specific purposes and situations
  • Write informatively, persuasively and clearly
• Use current technology related to the communication field effectively and ethically.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Use a range of applications software effectively
  • Use communication technology effectively and ethically in a professional setting.
  • Understand the limitations of technology
• Competently employ digital media in professional settings as an effective communication tool. Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Have a working knowledge of media story structure
  • Create media content that communicates effectively using a variety of tools
  • Contribute to the production of media content by serving in different roles and working effectively in teams

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant scholarly, creative, or experiential activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor. 

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Tuition and Fees