Fairfield University Undergraduate Academic Catalog
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITYUNDERGRADUATEACADEMIC CATALOG2020-2021College of Arts and SciencesDolan School of BusinessSchool of EngineeringMarion Peckham Egan School of Nursingand Health StudiesFA I R F I E L D U N I V E R S IT Y
TABLE OF CONTENTSCommunication . 87Communication Major . 95Undergraduate Academic Catalog . 4Communication Minor . 96Fairfield University Undergraduate Overview . 5Public Relations Major . 96University Mission . 5Public Relations Minor . 98Diversity Vision Statement . 6Economics . 98Academic Calendar . 6Economics Major (BA in CAS) . 102Academic Policies and General Regulations . 6Economics Major (BS in CAS) . 102Resources and Services . 16Economics Minor . 103Accreditations . 19Education . 103Compliance Statements and Notifications . 20Minor in Educational Studies . 106Admission . 21Minor in Special Education . 107The Curricula . 25Five-Year Integrated Bachelor and Master of Arts in ElementaryEducation with Initial Certification . 107Magis Core Curriculum . 28Study Abroad . 30Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid . 32Five-Year Integrated Bachelor and Master of Arts in SecondaryEducation with Initial Certification . 108Financial Aid . 32Five-Year Integrated Bachelor and Master of Arts in SpecialEducation with Initial Certification . 110Scholarships . 37English . 110College of Arts and Sciences . 50Digital Journalism Major . 125American Studies . 52Digital Journalism Minor . 126American Studies Major . 53English Major . 126American Studies Minor . 56English Minor . 128Applied Ethics . 59Environmental Studies . 128Applied Ethics Minor . 61Environmental Studies Major . 129Asian Studies . 61Environmental Studies Minor . 130Asian Studies Minor . 61Health Studies . 131Biology . 62Health Studies Minor . 132Biology Major . 71History . 132Biology Minor . 73History Major . 144Black Studies . 74History Minor . 144Black Studies Minor . 74Honors Program . 145Catholic Studies . 75Humanitarian Action . 146Catholic Studies Minor . 75Humanitarian Action Minor . 147Chemistry and Biochemistry . 76Individually Designed Major . 147Chemistry Major . 80International Studies . 148Chemistry Major - ACS Certified Curriculum . 81International Studies Major . 150Chemistry Minor . 83International Studies Minor . 151Biochemistry Major . 83Irish Studies . 152Biochemistry Minor . 85Irish Studies Minor . 153Classical Studies . 85Islamic World Studies . 154Classical Studies Minor . 87Islamic World Studies Minor . 154Classics Minor . 87Italian Studies . 154
Italian Studies Minor . 155Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies Minor . 215Judaic Studies . 155Sociology and Anthropology . 216Judaic Studies Minor . 155Sociology and Anthropology Major . 221Latin American and Caribbean Studies . 156Sociology Major . 222Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor . 157Sociology Minor . 222Liberal and Professional Studies . 158Anthropology Minor . 222Mathematics . 158Sports Media . 222Mathematics Major . 163Sports Media Major . 222Mathematics Minor . 164Sports Media Minor . 223Modern Languages and Literatures . 164Visual and Performing Arts . 223French Major . 175Art History and Visual Culture Major . 242French Minor . 176Art History and Visual Culture Minor . 243German Major . 176Film, Television, and Media Arts Major . 244German Minor . 176Film, Television, and Media Arts Minor . 244Italian Major . 177Graphic Design Minor . 244Italian Minor . 177Music Major . 246Spanish Major . 177Music Minor . 247Spanish Minor . 178Studio Art Major . 247Peace and Justice Studies . 178Studio Art Minor . 247Peace and Justice Studies Minor . 179Theatre Major . 247Philosophy . 180Theatre Minor . 249Leadership Ethics Minor . 185Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies . 249Philosophy Major . 186Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor . 250Philosophy Minor . 186Post-Baccalaureate Certificate . 251Physics . 186School Directory . 251Physics Major . 190Dolan School of Business . 262Physics Minor . 191Core Curriculum . 264Politics . 192Accounting . 265Politics Major . 198Accounting Major . 267Politics Minor . 199Accounting Minor . 267Psychology . 200Accounting Information Systems Minor . 267Behavioral Neuroscience Major . 204Economics . 267Behavioral Neuroscience Minor . 205Economics Major . 271Psychology Major . 205Finance . 271Psychology Minor . 206Finance Major . 273Five-Year Integrated Bachelor and Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology . 206Finance Minor . 273Religious Studies . 207Religion in America Minor . 213Religious Studies Major . 214Religious Studies Minor . 215Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies . 215Information Systems and Operations Management . 274Business Analytics Major . 276Business Analytics Minor . 276Information Systems Major . 276Information Systems Minor . 276Accounting Information Systems Minor . 277
International Business . 277Public Health Major . 339International Business Major . 277Public Health Minor . 342Management . 279Social Work . 342Management Major . 283Social Work Major . 345Business Law and Ethics Minor . 284School Directory . 347Entrepreneurship Minor . 284University Administration . 351Management Minor . 284Index . 353Sports Leadership and Management Minor . 285Marketing . 285Marketing Major . 287Marketing Minor . 288Post-Baccalaureate Certificates . 288School Directory . 289School of Engineering . 294Bioengineering . 298Bioengineering Major . 300Computer Science and Engineering . 301Computer Science Major (BA) . 305Computer Science Major (BS) . 307Computer Science and Mathematics Double Major . 309Computer Science Minor . 309Applied Data Science Five-Year Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts andMaster of Science Program . 309Software Engineering Five-Year Dual Degree Bachelor and Masterof Science Program . 310Electrical and Computer Engineering . 311Electrical Engineering Major . 314Electrical and Computer Engineering Five-Year Dual DegreeBachelor and Master of Science Program . 316Management of Technology . 317Management of Technology Five-Year Dual Degree Bachelor andMaster of Science Program . 318Mechanical Engineering . 319Mechanical Engineering Major . 323Mechanical Engineering Five-Year Dual Degree Bachelor andMaster of Science Program . 324School Directory . 325Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies . 328Nursing . 329Nursing Major . 334Nursing Study Abroad . 336Second Degree BSN Program . 336Public Health . 337
4Undergraduate Academic CatalogUNDERGRADUATE ACADEMICCATALOGA Message from the PresidentDear Student,Welcome to Fairfield! We are fortunate to have a remarkable learningcommunity here at Fairfield, and we are pleased you have joined us.As a Fairfield University student, you join one of the oldest and mostsuccessful academic traditions in the world: the Jesuit educationalcommunity, which has been forming leaders in the arts, sciences,humanities, and business for almost 500 years.The essence of our approach, which has always been at the core ofJesuit education, is that we form and develop the whole person. We arecommitted to unlocking human potential; your potential.Our first-rate faculty will help you identify where your passions lieand guide you as your interests come into focus, leading you towardan exciting future. At the same time, Fairfield offers almost limitlessopportunities for you to grow as a person: by studying abroad, learninga new language, joining one of over 100 student clubs, and by living ina close-knit residential community where you will make friends that willremain alongside you for the rest of your life.We are also fortunate to be located in one of the most beautifultowns in New England; a thriving beach town just over an hour fromNew York City. This means our students have access to internships,research, and job opportunities at some of the world’s most dynamiccorporations, arts and cultural institutions, and universities. Becausewe have earned a reputation for excellence in all that we do, 98 percentof our undergraduate alumni are employed or in post-graduate study ormeaningful volunteer work within six months of receiving their Fairfielddegree, while our post-graduate students are eagerly sought after byemployers.Fairfield has much to offer and we believe that you have much to offer us.Have a look through this course catalog to learn more about how Fairfieldcan be the key to your future. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have anyquestions along the way.With warmest regards,Mark R. Nemec, PhDPresidentProfessor of Politics
ugrad.pdfFAIRFIELD UNIVERSITYUNDERGRADUATE OVERVIEWFounded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Jesuit and Catholic Universitythat is rooted in one of the world's oldest intellectual and spiritualtraditions. Fairfield prepares students for leadership and service in aconstantly changing world through broad intellectual inquiry, the pursuitof social justice, and cultivation of the whole person: body, mind, andspirit. Students choose Fairfield because of its integrated approach tolearning which results in graduates who are intellectually prepared andadaptable to face the ever-changing issues of the 21st century.Located in the coastal town of Fairfield, Connecticut, the University's200-acre campus is just one hour outside New York City, in the heartof a region with the largest concentration of Fortune 500 companiesin the nation. Fairfield has a student population of approximately 5000students; 4000 undergraduates and 1000 graduate students. Studentsrepresent 37 states, Washington, D.C., and 50 countries, and are enrolledin the University's five schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, theCharles F. Dolan School of Business, the Graduate School of Educationand Allied Professions, the School of Engineering, and the MarionPeckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies.Fairfield offers a wide range of opportunities for research, internships,service, civic engagement, and personal enrichment through acomprehensive core curriculum, over 45 undergraduate majors, 20interdisciplinary minors, 39 master's degree programs and 4 doctoralprograms, 20 Division I athletic teams, and over 100 student clubs andorganizations. A significant achievement for Fairfield University is thatover 68 graduates have been tapped as Fulbright scholars since 1993.In addition to a four-year honors program, five-year combined degreeprograms, and part-time study opportunities, Fairfield offers its own studyabroad programs in six different countries and is affiliated with more than60 other study abroad programs on 5 continents.When considering an applicant for admission, Fairfield looks at measuresof academic achievement, students' curricular and extracurricularactivities, their life skills and accomplishments, and the degree to whichthey have an appreciation for Fairfield's mission and outlook. Studentsare challenged to be creative and active members of a community inwhich diversity is encouraged and honored.Fairfield University has developed a unique educational model to ensurethat students receive the motivating guidance they need to reach theirfullest potential. The integration of living and learning is at the heart of aFairfield education. Students learn what it means to be a fully engagedmember of the campus community by participating in a living andlearning community based on their interests. With an impressive 12:1student to faculty ratio, Fairfield's faculty get to know their studentsas individuals and encourage them to develop and follow their passionthrough internships, volunteer and research opportunities, and a courseof study that deepens and expands their knowledge. Full integration of alllearning opportunities helps students discern how they want to put theirgifts and education to work in the world. As a result of this holistic modelof education and focus on career-oriented activities and internships,Fairfield University graduates have been highly successful in gainingadmission to selective graduate schools, while others go on to achievingsuccessful and satisfying careers.5Surveys returned from Fairfield's Class of 2019 reveal that withinsix months 98% are either employed, attending graduate school orparticipating in volunteer service.University MissionFairfield University, founded by the Society of Jesus, is a coeducationalinstitution of higher learning whose primary objectives are to developthe creative intellectual potential of its students and to foster in themethical and religious values, and a sense of social responsibility. Jesuiteducation, which began in 1547, is committed today to the service offaith, of which the promotion of justice is an absolute requirement.Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit. It celebrates the Godgiven dignity of every human person. As a Catholic university, itwelcomes those of all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns forscholarship, justice, truth, and freedom, and it values the diversity thattheir membership brings to the University community.Fairfield educates its students through a variety of scholarly andprofessional disciplines. All of its schools share a liberal and humanisticperspective, and a commitment to excellence. Fairfield encourages arespect for all the disciplines - their similarities, their differences, and theirinterrelationships. In particular, in its undergraduate schools, it providesall students with a broadly based general education curriculum with aspecial emphasis on the traditional humanities as a complement to themore specialized preparation in disciplines and professions provided bythe major programs. Fairfield is also committed to the needs of societyfor liberally educated professionals. It meets the needs of its students toassume positions in this society through its undergraduate and graduateprofessional schools and programs.A Fairfield education is a liberal education, characterized by its breadthand depth. It offers opportunities for individual and common reflection,and it provides training in such essential human skills as analysis,synthesis, and communication. The liberally educated person is able toassimilate and organize facts, to evaluate knowledge, to identify issues,to use appropriate methods of reasoning, and to convey conclusionspersuasively in written and spoken word. Equally essential to liberaleducation is the development of the aesthetic dimension of humannature, the power to imagine, to intuit, to create, and to appreciate. In itsfullest sense, liberal education initiates students at a mature level intotheir culture, its past, its present, and its future.Fairfield recognizes that learning is a lifelong process and sees theeducation that it provides as a foundation upon which its studentsmay continue to build within their chosen areas of scholarly studyor professional development. It also seeks to foster in its students acontinuing intellectual curiosity and a desire for self-education that willextend to the broad range of areas to which they have been introduced intheir studies.As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly joins in the broader task ofexpanding human knowledge and deepening human understanding, andto this end it encourages and supports the scholarly research and artisticproduction of its faculty and students.Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider community of which it is apart, to share with its neighbors its resources and its special expertise forthe betterment of the community as a whole. Faculty and students areencouraged to participate in the larger community through service andacademic activities. But most of all, Fairfield serves the wider community
6Diversity Vision Statementby educating its students to be socially aware and morally responsiblepeople.Fairfield University values each of its students as an individual withunique abilities and potentials, and it respects the personal and academicfreedom of its members. At the same time, it seeks to develop a greatersense of community within itself, a sense that all of its members belongto and are involved in the University, sharing common goals and acommon commitment to truth and justice, and manifesting in their livesthe common concern for others which is the obligation of all educated,mature human beings.Diversity Vision StatementMembers of the Fairfield University community are committed torespecting and valuing one another, finding the common good rooted inus all, and working collaboratively to achieve our potential as a modernJesuit Catholic institution. We aspire to be an inclusive, welcomingcommunity that is representative of an ever-changing and diverseglobal populace. The Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, care for thewhole person, animates our mission. We educate people who serve forand with others within the rich tapestry of cultur
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE OVERVIEW Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Jesuit and Catholic University that is rooted in one of the world's oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. Fairfield prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world through broad intellectual inquiry, the pursuit
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