CENTENARY COLLEGE CATALOG
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the
Program & Policy section of the Centenary College Catalog is accurate.
Nevertheless, it is the students’ responsibility to independently verify
the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this catalog,
and to remain current with changes that occur. Since expected changes may occur
during the academic year, the listings, descriptions, course offerings and information on
costs in this catalog do not constitute a guarantee on behalf of the College.
The College reserves the right to correct clerical and /or typographical errors.
Centenary College admits students without regard to race, color,
handicap and national or ethnic origin.
2011 – 2012
Student-Centered Learning…Unparalleled Service
Please check the College Website (www.centenarycollege.edu) for the most up-to-date Catalog
information.
Published July 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
CENTENARY COLLEGE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
CENTENARY COLLEGE TODAY……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
AN HISTORICAL NOTE………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
CENTENARY COLLEGE’S FACULTY…………………………………………………………………………………. 9
CENTENARY COLLEGE’S SETTING………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
VISION STATEMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
MISSION STATEMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
LIBRARY/LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER………………………………………………………………………… 9
CAREER CENTER……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
ACCREDITATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS…………………………………………………………………………………………. 12-13
ACADEMIC AWARDS
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
ALUMNI GRANT
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
FRESHMAN ADMISSION………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
HOME SCHOOLING…………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………. 13-14
REGULAR ADMISSIONS
PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PROGRAM (EOF)
STEP AHEAD PROGRAM
TRANSFER ADMISSION AND GUIDELINES…………………………………………………………………………. 14
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
READMISSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
DEFERRAL OF APPLICATION…………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION……………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
PART-TIME STUDIES ADMISSION PROCEDURES…………………………………………………………………. 17
MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
NON-MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………... 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
FINANCIAL AID…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
APPLICATION DEADLINES……………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
FEDERAL GRANTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
STATE GRANTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...19
STUDENT LOANS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
WORKSTUDY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...19
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY REVIEW………………………………………………………………………………...19
REFUND POLICIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………...20-21
INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY FOR UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME
STUDENTS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY FOR UNDERGRADUATE PART-TIME
AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY – SUMMER SESSIONS – ALL STUDENTS
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INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY FOR ON-GROUND AND ONLINE ACCELERATED
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
PAYMENT OF BILLS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES…………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
ORIENTATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
CATALOG…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
ACADEMIC ADVISING………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
REGISTRATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
ONLINE COURSE POLICY FOR THE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT……………………………… 22
COURSE CHANGES AND WITHDRAWALS FROM A COURSE(S)………………………………………………… 24
SEMESTER COURSE LOAD…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
GRADING SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
DETERMINATION OF GRADES……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGES……………………………………………………………………… 25
INCOMPLETES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 25
REMOVAL OF A GRADE OF “F” FROM GPA COMPUTATIONS…………………………………………………… 25
AUDITS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
DEAN’S LIST……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 25
ATTENDANCE POLICY…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE LISTING AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE………………………………………….. 26
GRIEVANCE OF A GRADE……………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
ELIGIBILITY POLICY FOR ATHLETICS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………. 27
ACADEMIC PROBATION………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
ACADEMIC PROGRESS REGULATIONS……………………………………………………………………………… 28
CLASS STANDING……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
FULL-TIME STUDENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
PART-TIME STUDENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………...… 28-29
THREE-QUARTER TIME STUDENTS
HALF-TIME STUDENTS
MAXIMUM TIME FRAME………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
DISMISSAL FROM THE COLLEGE…………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
APPEALS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
READMISSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
LEAVES OF ABSENCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 30
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE……………………………………………………………………………….. 30
TRANSCRIPTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
CREDIT FOR STUDY IN SUMMER AND WINTER SESSIONS……………………………………………………… 31
DEGREE APPLICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………... 31
ASSOCIATE DEGREE……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
DOUBLE MAJOR…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE………………………………………………………………………………… 32
MINORS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 32
HONORS DESIGNATION………………………………………………………………………………………………...32
COMMENCEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
SPECIAL PROGRAMS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PROGRAM (E.O.F.)………………………………………………………. 34
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES……………………………………………………………….…...34-35
THE DISABILITIES SERVICES OFFICE
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
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DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
PROJECT ABLE: A PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES (B.A. DEGREE)………………………………………………………………………... 35
PRE-LAW………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES……………………………………………………….. 36
INDEPENDENT STUDY………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
INTERNSHIPS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
PRACTICUM COURSES…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (P.L.A.)……………………………………………………………... 37
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS……………………………………………………………………………39-41
STUDY ABROAD/OFF CAMPUS STUDY
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
SUMMER CULTURE AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM (SCLP)
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
STUDENT LIFE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 42
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM………………………………………………………………………………………………... 42
CAMPUS LIFE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43
RESIDENCE LIFE
COMMUTING LIFE
STUDENT ACTIVITIES………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
CAMPUS MINISTRY…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
COMMUNITY SERVICE…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
COUNSELING CENTER…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
FOOD SERVICE………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
HEALTH SERVICES……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 44
SECURITY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
ATHLETICS AND INTRAMURALS…………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
WOMEN’S CENTER……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 45
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) STATEMENT………………………….……… 45-49
SCOPE OF THE ACT
ACCESS RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
ACCESS OR RELEASE TO OTHERS
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM……………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
THE COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………. 50
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS – PROGRAMS OF STUDY……………………………………………. 52
MINORS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 53
SPECIAL PROGRAMS…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS: LIBERAL ARTS……………………………………………………………………………….. 55
ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………… 55
POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM………………………………………………………………………….………56-57
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
EMPHASIS CREDITS
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
TEACHING CERTIFICATION COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS…………………………………………………………………………… 58
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BEHAVIORAL AND HISTORICAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT………………………………………………………. 58
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………… 62
COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT………………………………………………………………. 69
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………... 85
ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT……………………………………………………………. 98
EQUINE STUDIES DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………………………………………….. 103
MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT……………………………………………………….. 115
SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT……………………………………………………………………………………. 122
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………. 132
ACCOUNTING (ACC)…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 132
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS AT CENTENARY (AFC)……………………………………………………………… 133
ART (ART)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 133
BIOLOGY (BIO)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 137
BUSINESS (BUS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………139
CHINESE (CHA)……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………145
CHEMISTRY (CHM)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 145
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRJ)……………………………………………………………………………………………… 146
COMMUNICATION (COM)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 150
GRAPHIC DESIGN (DES)………………………………………………………………………………………………. 155
ECONOMICS (ECO)……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 157
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (EDP)………………………………………………………………………………... 157
EDUCATION (EDU)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 158
ENGLISH (ENG)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 162
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENV)………………………………………………………………………………….. 169
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)…………………………………………………………………………. 169
EQUINE STUDIES (EST)……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 170
FASHION (FAS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 179
FRENCH (FRN)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...184
HISTORY (HIS)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 184
JAPANESE (JPN)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………187
KOREAN (KOR)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 188
LIBERAL ARTS STUDIES (LAS)………………………………………………………………………………………..188
MATHEMATICS (MTH)………………………………………………………………………………………………… 189
MUSIC (MUS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 193
ON-LINE COURSE REQUIREMENT (OLO)………………………………………………………………………….. 194
PHILOSOPHY (PHI)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 194
PHYSICS (PHY)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 195
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)…………………………………………………………………………….. 195
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (POL)……………………………………………………………… 195
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PSC)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 198
PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 198
RELIGIOUS STUDIES (REL)…………………………………………………………………………………………… 202
RESEARCH (RES)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 202
RUSSIAN (RUS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 202
SIGN LANGUAGE (SLN)………………………………………………………………………………………………... 202
SOCIOLOGY (SOC)……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 203
SPANISH (SPN)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 207
SOCIAL WORK (SWS)………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 207
THEATRE ARTS (THA)………………………………………………………………………………………………… 209
BOARD OF TRUSTEES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 216
EXECUTIVE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………………………………….. 216
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………..217
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FACULTY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 217
FACULTY EMERITUS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…220
ADJUNCT FACULTY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………221
DIRECTORY OF OFFICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...224
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2011 – 2012 Academic Calendar
Fall 2011 Semester
August 27 Sat New students arrive; orientation begins
28 Sun Fall OL-1 and OL online classes begin
29 Mon Returning students arrive
30 Tues Morning Faculty workshops; Department meetings; student
advising day
31 Wed Day and evening classes begin; add/drop and late registration
period begins; tuition refund policy in effect
September 5 Mon Labor Day – no classes; offices closed
13 Thu Last day for add/drop and late registration
13 Tue Fall 2010 Convocation – Founders’ Day
16 Fri *Last day for incomplete grades from the Spring and Summer
2010 sessions to be posted in the Registrar’s Office
October 7 Thu Last day to file an application with the Registrar’s Office for
January 2012 graduation
18 Tue Mid-semester progress reports due in the Academic Success
Center
18 Tue *Last day to withdraw from a traditional semester-based class
without incurring an automatic “F”
October- 10/31 Mon-Fri Early registration for the Spring 2012 Semester
November 11/11
November 23-26 Wed-Sat Thanksgiving Day Break – no classes; offices closed
December 19 Mon Last day of classes – Fall 2011 Semester ends
21 Wed Final grades must be posted by the faculty in the Registrar’s
Office on or before but no later than 11:00 A.M.
23-30 Fri-Fri Holiday Break – offices closed
January 2-3 Mon-Tue Holiday Break – offices closed
*The last day to withdraw from any other class-delivery format without incurring an
automatic “F” is 50% into the course duration.
Spring 2012 Semester
January 4 Wed College reopens
12 Thu A.M. Faculty workshops; P.M. Department meetings/advising
14 Sat January Commencement (Snow date is January 15, 2012)
15 Sun New and returning students arrive; Spring OL-1 and OL online
classes begin
16 Mon Orientation and advising of new students
17 Tue Day and evening classes begin; add/drop and late registration
period begins; tuition refund policy in effect
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21 Sat Saturday classes begin
25 Wed Last day for add/drop and late registration
February 3 Fri Last day for incomplete grades from the Fall 2010 Semester to
be posted in the Registrar’s Office
March 2 Fri Last day to file an application with the Registrar’s Office for
May 2012 graduation
7 Wed Mid-semester progress reports due in the Academic Success
Center
7 Wed *Last day to withdraw from a traditional semester-based class
without incurring an automatic “F”
12-17 Mon-Sat Spring Break – no classes; offices open
April 2-13 Mon-Fri Early registration for the Fall 2013 Semester
6-7 Fri-Sat Good Friday/Easter Weekend – no classes; offices closed
May 7 Mon Last day of classes – Spring 2012 Semester ends
8 Tues Rehearsal for Commencement 5:30-7:00 P.M.
9 Wed Final grades must be posted by the faculty in the Registrar’s
Office on or before but no later than 11:00 A.M.
12 Sat Commencement Ceremony
Summer I, 2012
May 14 Mon Summer I classes begin; tuition refund policy in effect
16 Wed Last day for add/drop and late registration for Summer I
classes
25-28 Fri-Mon Memorial Day weekend – no classes; offices closed
June 1 Fri *Last day to withdraw from a traditional Summer I class
without incurring an automatic “F”
30 Sat Last day of Summer I classes
Summer II, 2012
July 2 Mon Summer II classes begin; tuition refund policy in effect
4 Wed Fourth of July Holiday – no classes; offices closed
5 Thu Last day for add/drop and late registration for Summer II
classes
July 7 Sat Classes will meet as scheduled
17 Fri *Last day to withdraw from a traditional Summer II class
without incurring an automatic “F”
August 3 Fri Last day to file an application with the Registrar’s Office for
September 2011 graduation
August 18 Sat Last day of Summer II classes
Summer 2012 Online Calendar
June 3 Sun Online classes begin
30 Sat Last day to withdraw from an online class without incurring an
automatic “F”
July 28 Sat Online courses end
*The last day to withdraw from any other class-delivery format without incurring an
automatic “F” is 50% into the course duration.
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CENTENARY COLLEGE
Centenary College Today
Centenary is a true college in the sense that liberal learning is an integral part of its academic philosophy
for both its undergraduate and graduate programs. Centenary's programs, especially at the undergraduate
level, are designed to provide students with an ideal blend of career preparation options and a solid liberal
arts foundation. Centenary is an independent college offering bachelor degree programs and associate
degree programs in the liberal arts and career areas; and master degree programs in business
administration, counseling, counseling psychology, school counseling, education, leadership and public
administration, and special education. Complementing the academic program at the undergraduate level is
an advising program that matches students with faculty members on a one-on-one basis, career planning
and placement, and internship opportunities related to a student's major. The total growth of the student,
both undergraduate and graduate, is taken into account in planning the Centenary College experience.
Specifically, for the undergraduate, the offerings of WNTI, Centenary TV, and the Centenary Performing
Arts Guild and other arts organizations add an important cultural dimension to student life. Centenary
College offers a variety of extracurricular activities including intercollegiate and intramural sports, clubs
and organizations to meet many interests, and social activities round out the undergraduate student life.
Centenary College adheres to the values of Student-Centered Learning and Unparalleled Service.
An Historical Note
Centenary College has been related since its founding to the Methodist Church. The name chosen for the
College in 1867 commemorated the centennial of the beginning of Methodism in the United States. Today,
Centenary, as an independent, baccalaureate and masters level institution, proudly continues its
relationship with the United Methodist Church and enjoys a student body rich in diversity in religious and
ethnic backgrounds.
Centenary College throughout its history has always been ready to adapt to meet the changing needs of its
students. Founded in 1867 as the Centenary Collegiate Institute, a coeducational preparatory school, in
1910 it became a preparatory school for girls. Later, junior college courses were offered and in 1940
Centenary Junior College was formed. Centenary College became a four-year institution for women,
granting associate and baccalaureate degrees, in 1976. In the same year, Centenary’s coeducational
Continuing Studies Department was created, offering men the opportunity to pursue degrees at Centenary
in the evening and significantly expanding the ability of the College to serve the citizens of Northwest New
Jersey. This growth in adult education led to the College’s creation of the Center for Adult and Professional
Studies (CAPS), and accelerated degree program for the working adult whose schedule prevents him/her
from attending a more traditional schedule.
In 1988 Centenary admitted men and women to all full-time and part-time programs, returning to its
original role as a coeducational institution. Originally men were only admitted as commuter students. By
the fall of 1989, residence facilities for men became available, allowing men to participate in the College’s
full residential programs. In 1992, the College established the Office of International Programs to
coordinate recruitment of international students for study at Centenary, and to develop opportunities for
our students to study abroad. These efforts have greatly enhanced diversity at the College.
By the fall of 1995, Centenary College introduced its first master degree program – Master of Arts (MA) in
Education: Instructional Leadership. Since then Centenary has added a Master of Arts (MA) in Special
Education, a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or School Counseling, a Master of
Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature (deactivated effective July
2011), a Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Public Administration, a Master of Arts (MA) in Education:
Educational Leadership, and an online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Practice. All of the
graduate programs are coeducational.
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Centenary College's Faculty
Students discover that Centenary professors are, above all, dedicated teachers. Full professors, department
chairpersons, as well as newer faculty members, all teach classes and advise students on an individual
basis. Classes are small (the average size is 17 students) and the student-to-faculty ratio is a very desirable
17:1. Although Centenary faculty members are accomplished professionals in their fields, it is their skill as
teachers which is paramount and which plays an important role in the success of their students. They have
come to Centenary because they want to teach, and they enjoy direct contact with students on a day-to-day
basis.
Centenary College's Setting
Centenary's attractive 42-acre campus is located in a pleasant, residential area of Hackettstown, a
community of 16,000 people in Northwest New Jersey. The College's 65-acre equestrian center is located
eight miles from the main campus on scenic Schooley’s Mountain. Nearby, in town or at shopping malls, are
most of the shops, services, and conveniences to meet students' personal needs. Hackettstown is also close
to interstate highways, providing access to major metropolitan areas such as New York City, which is just
an hour away. For recreation such as skiing or boating, the scenic Pocono Mountains are less than 30
minutes from campus, and the New Jersey Shore and its many beaches are within an easy drive.
Vision Statement
Working with area businesses, institutions, and school systems, Centenary College and its graduates are,
and will continue to be, key resources for regional economic and educational development, and for
recreational and artistic initiatives to enrich the surrounding communities. Centenary College is
committed to enlarging its presence in the immediate and expanded geographic region through its quality
undergraduate and graduate programs, and by becoming:
1. A model for personalized, individually focused education;
2. An innovator in the integration of a quality liberal arts education with career preparation;
3. A standard-bearer in internationalizing its campus and its programs;
4. A pioneer in developing and implementing community service initiatives;
5. An acknowledged leader with its contemporary Career, Business, and Education technology
centers and with an Equestrian Studies program second to none.
Mission Statement
Centenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty
and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is committed to a quality liberal
arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to engage students in learning
and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong intellectual
pursuits. As the primary educational and cultural resource for Northwest New Jersey, Centenary offers a
range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for
professional and personal development.
Library/Learning Resource Center
The Taylor Memorial Learning Resource Center houses significant print and audiovisual collections which
are searchable using the library’s online catalog. A wide range of databases as well as e-books, audio books,
and video material can be accessed on the library’s website. The library also has a number of public access
computers and provides loaner laptops for students. Materials not currently available from the college’s
library can be borrowed through inter-library loan. The library provides 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
reference service via Q&ANJ. The library staff is trained in research techniques and is always available to
assist students.
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Career Center
The goal of the Career Center is to assist students in connecting academic, co-curricular, and vocational
experiences in a meaningful way, leading to successful career employment following graduation. Students
should begin using the Career Center in their freshman year. Exploration of personal and work values,
interests, skills and personality can be done through a variety of methods. This helps students confirm a
major, select a career field, or develop employability skills throughout their time at Centenary. There are
assessment tools and an extensive career library for investigation. Professional career counselors are
available for individual appointments, to interpret career assessment results, assist with job search
correspondence, and do mock interviews. The Center maintains a wide variety of job listings (full-time,
part-time, summer positions) from throughout the local and regional area. Also campus Work-Study
assignments are obtained here. There are numerous workshops during the academic year to help students
fine tune their job search and on-the-job maintenance skills. The Career Center also helps students obtain
Internship assignments. These semester-long work experiences are for academic credit. Sophomores,
juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who have completed a minimum of 40 college credits may
explore a career field, gain valuable work experience, and often receive a salary. Students can build a
valuable network of information and contacts to use in their first job search, a career change, or pursuing
graduate school information. Career and life planning are a part of every student's experience at Centenary
College.
Accreditation
Centenary College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the
University Senate of the United Methodist Church, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE), and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Centenary College’s
Department of Business Administration has the following degree programs accredited by IACBE: Master of
Business Administration, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and the Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Management, Marketing, and Sports Management.
Centenary College’s Education Department has the following programs accredited by TEAC: the
Undergraduate Teacher Certification Programs and the Master of Arts in Special Education. The Bachelor
of Social Work Degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). To inquire about the
accreditation status of Centenary College's programs, you may contact the above agencies as follows:
Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
3462 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19101-2680
Telephone: (215) 662-5606
The University Senate of the United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (615)340-7399
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
PO Box 25217
Overland Park, Kansas 66225
Telephone: (913) 631-3009
Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Willard Hall Education Building, Suite 101
Newark, DE 19716
Telephone: (302) 831-0400
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Council on Social Work Education
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Centenary College seeks to provide students with the ability to demonstrate True Learning, Global
Citizenship, Service Leadership & Team Building and a Values-Centered Life. Therefore, the College
considers students for admission on the basis of their ability to successfully complete the academic
curriculum while upholding the above core values and contributing positively to the broader academic
community.
Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to Centenary College must be graduates of an accredited high school or
preparatory secondary school, or the equivalent. They must have their SAT or ACT scores submitted to the
College. A personal interview is strongly recommended. Centenary College admits students without regard
to race, color, sex, handicap, age, and national or ethnic origin. To complete the application process,
Centenary College requires the following:
1. An application form completed by the student and sent to the Admissions Office with a
nonrefundable application fee. Visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current fees. This fee is not
credited to the annual charge. It is used to offset the cost of processing the application to Centenary
College.
2. Official transcript of school records
3. SAT or ACT scores.
4. An application essay.
5. Letter of recommendation.
(Note: International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE examination results and a completed
Certification of Finances Form. An application fee (visit www.centenarycollege.edu) should also be
included. For more complete information, international students should contact the Office of International
Programs.
For students seeking admission into either the Art and Design program or the Graphic Design and Multi-
Media Arts program, a portfolio of artwork is also required. The student's portfolio should contain 15-25
pieces of original artwork. The portfolio may be in slide format or actual work may be presented at the time
of the review. The faculty of those disciplines determines final decision of the student’s admission to the
Art and Design program or the Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts program.
For students seeking admission into the Equine Studies major, a riding video is required showing yourself
riding a horse to the best of your ability. The Equine Studies faculty determines final entrance into the
program.
Centenary's Scholarship Programs
Centenary's innovative scholarship program is merit based, streamlined, and easy to understand.
Scholarships are available to both freshmen and transfers who are classified as full-time. Students moving
from part-time status to full-time status for the first time may also be eligible for an award. Students who
have been out of school for an extended number of years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Students must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) credits left towards completion of the undergraduate
degree to qualify for a scholarship.
Academic Awards (limited awards available)
Qualifications for freshmen are based on the high school GPA and SAT or ACT score. Transfers qualify
based on the cumulative college GPA. Transfers with less than twenty-four (24) transferable credits will be
reviewed based on the high school record, standardized test scores, and satisfactory academic progress.
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Academic awards are renewable, providing the student maintains satisfactory academic progress each
year.
Leadership Awards (limited awards available)
Students who show outstanding extracurricular ability or promise and/or service to the Centenary
Community may be eligible for a leadership award. Eligible students must be in good academic standing
and must reside on campus.
Alumni Grant
An Alumni Grant is available to the child or grandchild of Centenary graduates. Eligible students must be in
good academic standing.
Other Opportunities (limited awards available)
Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and have a minimum 3.5 GPA may be eligible for a
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Transfer students with a minimum 2.5 transfer GPA may be eligible for a
Transfer Award. Centenary College also offers a scholarship for students who are active members of the
United Methodist church. A comprehensive program of need-based grants is also available to freshmen
and transfer students who demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information on Centenary's scholarship programs,
contact the Admissions Office directly at 1-800-236-8679.
Freshman Admission
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to
take full advantage of financial assistance opportunities, as well as housing and other student services.
Home Schooling
Applicants who have completed high school through home schooling must self-certify that they were home
schooled and provide a transcript of coursework completed. SAT or ACT scores are also required.
Centenary College welcomes applications from home schooled students. Home schooled applicants should
submit, to the extent possible, credentials similar to traditionally schooled students. These include:
1. A statement describing the home school structure and mission.
2. A transcript or record of courses successfully completed, that demonstrates completion of high
school, with grades if awarded. If you did not receive grades, an explanation of the methods of
assessment for course performance should be provided.
3. Official SAT or ACT scores.
4. Application essay.
Home schooled applicants are encouraged to visit campus for a personal interview to explore their specific
educational goals and objectives and co-curricular experiences.
Admissions Guidelines for Entry Requirements
Distribution of high school course units:
Biological Science 1 (lab)
English 4
Mathematics 3
Physical Science 2
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Considered for Regular Admission
To be considered for regular admission to the College, a student is expected to have a minimum High
School GPA of 2.3 or above, SAT composite 850 or above, or ACT composite of 18 and a College-prep
curriculum.
Provisional Admission
There are occasions when students whose credentials are insufficient for admission by the usual college
standard may be given the opportunity to study at Centenary College. Students admitted under this
stipulation may register for the normal course load of 16 credits and must prove their commitment to
success.
Considered for Provisional Admission
HS GPA of 2.2 to 2.0
SAT composite 840 to 740
College-prep curriculum preferred
Other Admission Opportunities: Educational Opportunity Fund Program
The Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) provides educational counseling and financial
assistance to students whose academic records may or may not meet the standard entrance requirements;
and who are economically disadvantaged. These students demonstrate the potential to contribute to the
quality and diversity of the student body, and to succeed in college with the assistance of the supportive
services offered by the EOF Program. Once accepted, initial freshmen students are required to participate
in a six-week residential summer program. The summer program assists the students with their transition
from high school to college, in addition to preparing them to meet the academic rigors at Centenary. EOF
students are required to fulfill all requirements as stipulated in the college catalog and the EOF Program.
Additional information on the EOF Program appears under Special Programs.
Step Ahead Program
The Step Ahead Program is a residential, pre-college transitional, summer program designed to provide
students planning to attend Centenary College in the fall with the opportunity to acquire a firm foundation
in reading, writing, and/or math skills as well as developing appropriate learning strategies. The primary
goal of the Step Ahead Program is a student-centered learning environment to strengthen college readiness
skills for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities whose educational background and SAT/ACT
scores indicate a need for remedial course work as determined, in part, by the college placement test. In
addition, students may be recommended for the summer program for the purpose of addressing
social/emotional concerns and personal adjustment to college life. Participants must be admitted as full-
time freshmen for the fall prior to registering for the Step Ahead program for the summer before their first
fall semester. Students are recommended for the program based upon their need for remedial course work.
There is an additional fee for this program. Please visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current charges.
Students who successfully complete the program and their required course work taken during the program
will begin the freshman year on a provisional status. For more information, contact the Disability Services
Office located in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning Center.
Transfer Admission
A student wishing to transfer to Centenary College should have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better. In
addition to following the regular admissions procedure, the transfer applicant must arrange to have official
transcript(s) of college grades and course descriptions forwarded to the Admissions Office for evaluation of
transfer credit. Students wishing to transfer to Centenary College on a part-time basis also should arrange
to have their official transcript(s) sent directly to the Admissions Office. Centenary College evaluates a
student's prior learning within the context of the College's own degree programs.
1. As a signee of the State's transfer credit policy guide, Centenary adheres to a course-to-
course transfer policy that guarantees students who transfer into Centenary College from
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a State of New Jersey public two-year college with an AA or AS degree. The evaluation of
transfer credits is conducted unofficially through the Office of Admissions.
2. Official transfer credit is awarded by the Transcript Evaluator upon receipt of final
transcripts after the student submits an enrollment deposit.
Transfer Credit Guidelines
The following criteria are used in the evaluation of transcripts presented to Centenary College by students
seeking transfer admission:
1. Residency Requirement: A minimum of thirty-two (32) credits (the sophomore year for
an Associate degree and the senior year for the Bachelor degree) must be completed at
Centenary College in order for a student to earn a Centenary degree. The residency
requirement must be Centenary classroom course credits (credits based on Prior
Learning Assessment and/or CLEP examinations cannot be applied to the residency
requirement).
2. The evaluation of transfer credits is conducted through the Office of Admissions and/or
the Registrar's Office from official documents received through the Office of Admissions
or the Registrar's Office.
3. A course may be transferred to a Centenary College degree program if (a) the student has
earned a grade of "C-" or above for the course; (b) the course was taken in a degree
granting, regionally or nationally accredited institution, or any school/college which is an
active candidate for such accreditation as determined by the Accredited Institutions of
Postsecondary Education and Programs, Harris and Shelly, American Council on Education,
published annually; (c) the content of the course is the equivalent of a course offered at
Centenary and/or consistent with the goals and objectives of the College's curriculum.
4. Advanced Placement (AP courses) and credits earned through examination (e.g., College
Level Examination Program or CLEP) may be applied towards a student's degree
program. However, AP courses and/or CLEP credits are usually applicable only for
transfer into the College's core, as elective credits, or in lieu of entry-level courses in a
student's major field. AP and CLEP credits are not applicable for transfer in lieu of upper
level courses (300 or 400 level) in one's major field without approval from the respective
departments. AP and CLEP credits cannot be applied toward the College's final 32 credits
residency requirement.
5. Students with advanced standing, depending on their status upon entering the College,
will be required to complete all of the College's core requirements for which they have not
received comparable transfer credit.
6. A maximum of 50% of the courses (credits) of a specified major program may be
transferred toward the requirements of that major. Courses in excess of that percentage
may be counted toward the elective portion of the degree program. Exceptions will be
made for institutions with which Centenary has completed a formal articulation
agreement.
7. The exact amount of semester credit hours is transferred. Quarter hour course credit is
transferred after multiplying that credit by two-thirds (2/3). One unit equals four (4)
semester credit hours unless a different conversion is indicated on the transcript.
8. College preparatory and remedial courses are not transferable.
9. Pass (P) credit courses are not generally transferable. Exceptions are made for credit
awarded by institutions whose standard of grading is the Pass/Fail system and/or the
transcript denotes that a "P" grade is the equivalent of a grade of "C" in a graded course.
10. Credit cannot be granted for courses for which the student has already received credit by
examination or has received a passing grade in a comparable course.
11. The cumulative grade point average does not transfer. A student's grade point average at
Centenary is determined by the work completed at Centenary.
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12. Students from community (junior) colleges and/or proprietary schools are allowed a
maximum of 72 semester credit hours which may be transferable to any Centenary
baccalaureate degree program, to the extent that they are applicable to a particular
program. A maximum of 96 credits from a four-year institution or combination of two
and four-year institutions may be transferred.
13. The result of the evaluation is given to the student and placed in the student's file on a
form designated for that purpose. The student receives a copy of the evaluation form,
upon which the credit hours received in transfer and their Centenary equivalencies are
stated.
14. Once the transcript evaluations are completed and the determination of which the College
has accepted courses and credits is made, and the student has been informed of the
evaluation, the student is advised to see his/her advisor or the appropriate Department
Chairperson so that those credits and courses can be properly applied to their specific
degree program.
15. The student's designated academic advisor and/or appropriate Department Chairperson,
following the initial transfer credit evaluation, is responsible for determining which of the
credits received in transfer are directly applicable to the student's degree program and
the distribution of specific transfer credits to the student's major. The actual number of
courses/credits needed to complete a prescribed degree program, regardless of the total
number of credits received in transfer, is directly related to this determination.
16. International transfer students should discuss their options with the Director of
International Studies.
Enrollment Deposit
Upon acceptance as a full-time student, the College requests an enrollment deposit within 30 days from
date of a student's acceptance. The deposit (visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current charges), which is
deducted from the student's first semester tuition charges, is required of all newly admitted students.
Students accepted into the EOF Program should visit www.centenarycollege.edu for their deposit amount.
For students seeking campus housing, an additional deposit (visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current
charges), which is deducted from the first semester residence charges for housing, also is required. If the
student decides to withdraw his/her enrollment, the deposit(s) will be refunded in full if the College is
notified in writing by May 1. Notification of cancellation after May 1 will result in forfeiture of the
deposit(s). Students planning to enter Centenary College as freshmen or transfers for the spring term are
entitled to a full refund of their enrollment deposit provided the Admissions Office is notified of their
cancellation in writing prior to December 31. Notification of cancellation after December 31 will result in
forfeiture of the required deposits.
Readmission
Procedures for readmission apply to those students who have previously attended Centenary, left the
College for a period of at least one semester, and have not attended college elsewhere during the interim.
Students who have attended college elsewhere during their absence from Centenary are reviewed under
both the transfer admission procedures and specific readmission procedures. Students seeking
readmission after dismissal for academic reasons may petition for readmission after one academic year.
The student is encouraged to have earned at least twelve to fifteen credits at an accredited institution of
higher education with a 2.3 cumulative grade point average and must follow the readmission policies of the
College. Readmission is not automatic. Students seeking readmission to Centenary should contact the
Admissions Office to initiate the process which includes clearance from the Business Office, Registrar's
Office, Student Services, and Financial Aid Office. Official transcripts from all institutions attended in the
interim must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. No additional application fees are charged for
readmission students.
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Deferral of Application
A student wishing to defer an application must notify the Admissions Office in writing of this intent on
enrollment. Deferrals are permitted for one semester, with the approval of the Dean of Admissions and the
Financial Aid Office. A student wishing to be considered for admission after a file has been closed must
reapply by submitting a new application with a new application fee. All records will be kept on file for two
academic years following the original application date.
Final Transcripts
Our offer of admissions does not become final until you complete your senior year in high school. Your
status as an admitted applicant is contingent on your continued excellence in academic achievement and
personal character during the remainder of your secondary school career. A final transcript of your
academic record must be sent to the Centenary Admissions Office as soon as possible after you graduate.
Transfer students must complete the semester in good academic standing. Please be sure to have final,
official transcripts forwarded to the Admissions Office to ensure credit evaluation and posting for all work
successfully completed. All students must submit proof of high school graduation or the equivalent.
Credit by Examination
Centenary College participates in the Advanced Placement Examination Program (AP), the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP), the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and the American College
Testing Program (ACT). Students interested in receiving credit for advanced placement courses should
take the specific examination sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board. Examinations
administered by the College Entrance Examination Board and the American College Testing Program of the
American College Testing Service are given in general and subject areas. Centenary will grant credit for
scores at or above the "C" level as set forth in the equivalency tables prepared and published by these
testing agencies.
Centenary also recognizes the strength of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and will award
credits in transfer for students who have completed the Higher level exam scores of 5, 6, or 7. A maximum
of eight credits may be awarded for each higher level exam. Official exam scores must be received by the
College in order for credit to be awarded.
A maximum of 16 semester hours of CLEP, DSST, ACT, or IB credit, cumulative, may be applied toward an
Associate's and 32 semester hours toward a Bachelor's degree.
Part-Time Studies Admissions Procedures
Every student wishing to take courses at Centenary College on a part-time basis (less than 12 credits per
semester) must submit an "Application for Part-Time Studies" with a nonrefundable application fee (visit
www.centenarycollege.edu for current fees). Additionally, the following documentation must follow
depending on whether you are a degree-seeking student (matriculated) or a non-degree seeking student
(non-matriculated).
Matriculation Requirements
Under 24 years of age - High School graduates only (first-time college students):
1. Official high school transcripts or GED;
2. SAT or ACT scores
3. Complete immunization records.
Under 24 years of age - Transfer students:
1. Official transcripts from all colleges and post-secondary institutions attended;
2. Official high school transcripts or GED;
3. Complete immunization records
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Over 24 years of age - High School graduates only (first-time college students):
1. Official high school transcripts or GED;
2. Complete immunization records.
Over 24 years of age - Transfer students:
1. Official transcripts from all colleges and post-secondary institutions attended;
2. Official high school transcript or GED;
3. Complete immunization records.
Post-Baccalaureate Students
1. Official transcripts from all colleges and post-secondary institutions attended;
2. Verification of high school graduation or the equivalent;
3. Complete immunization records.
Non-Matriculation Requirements (not degree seeking)
1. Verification of high school graduation or the equivalent;
2. Complete immunization records.
If extenuating circumstances exist which may affect the student's ability to complete this admissions file or
obtain the pertinent documents in a timely fashion, a personal interview must be arranged with an
admissions counselor prior to acceptance into Centenary College. Once a student's admissions file is
complete, an admissions decision will be rendered and the student will then be notified of that decision.
Once a student has been accepted, he/she is then eligible to register for classes. If a student applies for
admission as a part-time student but chooses not to attend classes at that time, the application is valid for
one calendar year. After that time, the student must reapply and pay another application fee.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Aid
Centenary College provides information and confidential counseling related to Federal, State, and
institutional financial aid programs. All federal, state, and private assistance programs, including eligibility
for campus employment are handled through the Financial Aid Office. Anyone seeking financial assistance
should submit the "Free Application for Federal Student Tuition Aid" (FAFSA). Since resources are
limited, priority is given to students who are full-time and who have filed by the priority deadline of April
15th. By appointment, the staff of the Financial Aid Office will assist students and provide counseling to
students and families. When completing the FAFSA, enter the Centenary College Title IV number, 002599.
Centenary College administers Federal, State, and institutional financial aid to all eligible students without
regard to gender, race, color, handicap, age, and national or ethnic origin.
Students who qualify for financial assistance will not be awarded institutional aid over the cost of tuition,
school room and board charges, and mandatory fees.
Application Deadlines
Deadline dates are different for Federal, State and college aid:
Centenary College aid deadline is April 15.
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) deadline for returning students who reside permanently in the
State of New Jersey is June 1.
Federal, State, and private grants are available to qualified students based on regulations as set
forth by the agency administering the individual grant.
Federal grants include:
Federal Pell
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG).
State grants include:
Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG)
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF).
Student loan opportunities include:
Subsidized Stafford Loans
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Perkins Loans, parent PLUS loan
NJ Class Loan.
Workstudy Program:
Centenary offers need-based Federal Work Study and institutionally based College Work-study
funds to eligible students. Opportunities exist for students to work at various locations on campus
including designated Community Service locations under the Federal Work Study program.
Students may work up to 8 - 10 hours per week and earn up to $1,200 per academic year.
Students are paid on a monthly basis for hours worked.
In order to remain eligible for financial aid, students must carry and maintain minimally 6 credits
per semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the Centenary Catalog.
Financial Aid Eligibility Review
The Financial Aid Office measures academic progress at the end of each academic year for aid eligibility the
following academic year. Students who are denied eligibility for financial aid based on their failure to
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maintain satisfactory academic progress have the right to an appeal. All appeals must be submitted in
writing to the Director for Financial Aid.
Should a student withdraw from all courses (officially or unofficially) in a semester, their aid will be
adjusted according to Federal and State regulations. Tuition and charges will be adjusted according to the
institution's refund policy posted in the Centenary College Catalog. Withdrawal could impact aid that has
been awarded for tuition and living expenses. To initiate a withdrawal, a "Withdrawal Form" must be
completed in the Office of Student Engagement.
Refund Policies
The following is a summary of Centenary College's refund policies with regards to tuition, room and board,
and fees. This policy is used to determine the adjusted costs the student is obligated to pay the College
after the percentage to be refunded has been applied. This policy is not to be confused with Federal and
State regulations regarding the return of Federal and state aid funds when a student receiving Federal and
state financial aid withdraws. (Federal and State aid includes all aid identified on a student's financial aid
award as a Federal or state scholarship, grant and/or loan.) A separate calculation, to determine the aid
that must be returned, if any, is done according to Federal and state regulations. However, the percentage
of funds that must be returned, as prescribed by the regulations, may not match the percentage used to
determine costs. This may then create a balance owed by the student to the college above any prior unpaid
balance or a balance due on federal grants that must be repaid directly to the federal government. For
detailed information or examples of the application of these policies, please contact the Business Office.
Note: *Due to new regulations regarding the return of Federal and State funds, any student receiving
Federal/State grants or loans should contact the Financial Aid Office (extension 2350) before withdrawing
or taking a leave of absence.
Institutional Refund Policy for Undergraduate Full-Time Students for the Fall and Spring
Semesters*
Refunds of the annual charges paid will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to the 1st day of semester classes … 100%
Withdrawal during the 1st and 2nd week of classes … 80%
Withdrawal during the 3rd week of classes … 60%
Withdrawal during the 4th week of classes … 40%
Withdrawal during the 5th week of classes … 20%
Withdrawal after the 5th week of classes … 0%
The date used to calculate the specific period of enrollment shall be the date on which the student notifies
the Office of Student Affairs, in writing, of his/her intent to withdraw from the College. The written
notification date, not class attendance, is used to determine refund percentage. Refunds will be made in
accordance with any federal and/or state loan or grant program regulations.
Institutional Refund Policy for Undergraduate Part-Time and Graduate Program Students for the
Fall and Spring Semesters*
Refunds of semester charges will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to the 1st day of semester classes … 100%
Withdrawal during the 1st week of classes … 75%
Withdrawal during the 2nd week of classes … 50%
Withdrawal during the 3rd week of classes … 25%
Withdrawal after the 3rd week of classes … 0%
The date used to calculate the specific period of enrollment shall be the date on which the student notifies
the Registrar's Office, in writing on an Add/Drop Form, of his/her intent to withdraw or take a leave of
absence from the College. The written notification date, not class attendance, is used to determine refund
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percentage. Refunds will be made in accordance with any federal and/or state loan or grant program
regulations.
Institutional Refund Policy - Summer Sessions - All Students*
Refund of Summer Session charges will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to the 1st day of summer session classes … 100%
Withdrawal during the 1st week of classes … 75%
Withdrawal during the 2nd week of classes … 50%
Withdrawal after the 2nd week of classes … 0%
The date used to calculate the specific period of enrollment shall be the date on which the student notifies
the Registrar's Office, in writing on an Add/Drop Form, of his/her intent to withdraw or take a leave of
absence from the College. The written notification date, not class attendance, is used to determine refund
percentage. Refunds will be made in accordance with any federal and/or state loan or grant program
regulations.
Institutional Refund Policy for On-ground and Online Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate
Programs
Refund of a course’s charges will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to the start of the course/session … 100%
Withdrawal during the first week of the course/section … 75%
Withdrawal during the second week of the course/section … 50%
Withdrawal after the end of the second week of the course/section … 0%
The date used to calculate the specific period of enrollment shall be the date on which the student notifies
the Online/Graduate Office, in writing on a Drop Form, of his/her intent to withdraw or take a leave of
absence from the college or the course. Refunds will be made in accordance with any federal and/or state
loan or grant program regulations as applicable.
Payment of Bills
All financial obligations to the College must be paid at the beginning of each semester. Payment must be
made in full, with monthly payments through Tuition Management Services (TMS), and/or Financial Aid
sufficient to cover the cost of the semester. Any account not meeting the mentioned payment criteria will
be considered Past Due and be charged a Late Payment Fee. Past due accounts will prevent a student from
registering for the next semester. Also, no grade report or transcript will be issued to any student, and no
person may participate in Commencement or receive a degree if all financial obligations owed the College
have not been met. A student whose grade report is withheld due to an unmet financial obligation may
view his/her grades, in person, in the Registrar’s Office. The financial obligations include: tuition, room and
board, and all other forms of indebtedness to the College such as special course fees, parking fines, library
fines, and return of library books. Any financial obligations outstanding the semester after the one for
which a student was billed may be submitted to an outside collection agency. The student will then be
responsible for any collection costs and/or attorney’s fees (30%-50% of the amount placed for collection).
All checks should be made payable to Centenary College and not to any individual officer. Returned checks
and ACH payments are subject to a service fee. For the latest and most up-to-date information on tuition
and fees, please contact the Business Office or visit www.centenarycollege.edu
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Orientation
Orientation programs for both new full-time and new part-time students are held at the beginning of the
Fall and Spring Semesters. During the orientation process, the new student is introduced to Centenary
College – its code of honor, geography, customs, traditions, ideals, academic code of conduct, and
regulations, as well as other students, faculty, and administrators. Attendance at the appropriate
orientation program is required of all new students. During the orientation program, new students meet
with faculty advisors to discuss their first semester course of study and, if not already registered, to
register for those courses. English and Mathematics placement is determined by SAT scores. Prior to taking
an on-line course, students are required to take an on-line course orientation.
Catalog
Students are governed by the catalog under which they were admitted. This applies to first-time students
and readmitted students (the readmit date will determine the catalog). If a student feels that a subsequent
catalog would provide them with an advantage, they may request of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
to be moved under a more recent catalog. A student may not request to be governed by a previous, or
older, catalog.
Academic Advising
Although Centenary College believes that all students are responsible for their own education, academic
programs, and successful completion of program degree requirements, the College provides an Academic
Advising Program to assist students in making appropriate decisions about their academic programs and
courses. Incoming students are assigned to faculty advisors, usually in their chosen major areas of study,
whose guidance and assistance help to ease the transition to college life. New students initially meet their
faculty advisors prior to the start of their first term at Centenary to discuss their career aspirations and
their academic programs and to select their classes for the semester. Throughout their course of study,
students are encouraged to meet often with their advisors, who monitor the student's academic progress,
help the students clarify career goals and relate these to their academic goals, share and disseminate
information, and advise students on college policies and degree requirements. In addition, students and
advisors meet each semester to review the next semester's selection of courses and prepare for
registration.
Registration
Registration for new students and returning students who did not register at early registration takes place
at the beginning of each semester on dates to be set forth in the Academic Calendar. Students will be
provided with information and instructions concerning registration by the Registrar's Office. Early
registration is held for continuing students during the semester in which they are presently enrolled. The
Registrar's Office will notify students concerning the dates and procedures to be followed.
Online Course Policy for the Full-Time Undergraduate Student
Centenary College is dedicated to providing its students with a quality educational program that both
challenges them and meets their individual needs. Having the flexibility of scheduling online classes as part
of their semester course load is one element in meeting our students’ expectations. Even though online
classes may be more accessible to a student’s schedule, the content and workload are as challenging, if not
more challenging, than in a face-to-face class. In the online environment, students can review course
materials and interact with other students and the instructor via e-mail, chat rooms or threaded
discussions. Online courses are similarly structured as on-ground courses – e.g., they have a syllabus,
required texts, weekly assignment, projects, papers, and/or tests. To be successful in an online
environment, students are expected to possess basic computer skills – i.e., they should be able to send and
receive e-mail; attach, send and open documents from e-mail or internet sites; participate in online chats or
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threaded discussions; research topics using web-based resources, including the library’s online databases;
possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and/or EXCEL programs; and have
access to the College’s learning management system . In addition, the successful online student must have
strong time management skills, be self-motivated and self-disciplined, and possess excellent writing skills.
The policy governing undergraduate student enrollment in online classes is outlined below:
1. Any undergraduate student who is planning on registering for an online class must be in good
academic standing and, with the exception of second-term first-time full-time Freshmen, have a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.
2. First-time, full-time Freshmen, upon consultation with their advisor, may be allowed to register for
no more than one online class in their second semester if their advisor is confident they have shown
academic efficacy.
3. Sophomores and Juniors, upon consultation with their advisor, may be allowed to register for no
more than two online classes during any given semester.
4. Seniors, upon consultation with their advisor, may be allowed to register for up to but no more than
three online classes during any given semester.
5. Any transfer student who is planning on registering for an online class must have the minimum
cumulative grade average of 2.5 or above from their transfer institution(s) and he/she is governed
by his/her class standing according to this policy.
6. Students may not audit any online class nor are they allowed to register for an online class if they
have failed the same class on-ground.
7. Under no circumstance may a student register for more than one eight-week online class during a
given eight-week period. This applies only to the eight-week accelerated format, not the traditional
fifteen-week format. For example, a student may be allowed to register for a fifteen-week online
class and an eight-week online during the same semester.
8. Students with special circumstances may petition the Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs for a waiver to the policies stated above in numbers three through seven.
9. Students, who register for an accelerated online class that begins in the second half of a given
semester, and where the class credits put them at full-time status, will have all federal and state
financial aid remain pending until attendance in the online class has been verified. Students in this
circumstance who do not attend the online class will still be liable for all full-time costs, but will no
longer be eligible for full-time federal, state, or institutional grants, awards, or scholarships.
Further, in accordance with College policy, as only full-time students may reside on campus, if a
student is a resident and does not attend the online class, that student will have lost their full-time
standing and will be required to move off campus.
10. Before registering for an online class that begins in the second half of a given semester, student-
athletes must check with their coaches and/or the College’s Athletic Director’s Office to confirm
that their athletic eligibility will not be negatively affected.
All undergraduate students, whether full-time or part-time, must register for and take the College’s tutorial
class for online learning prior to the first Centenary online class they experience. This tutorial is made
available to the student approximately two weeks prior to the start of the online classes and is offered at no
added cost to the student. The online tutorial is approximately two to four hours long and is designed to
explain the expectations of the College for its online students so that they better understand what is
expected of them in the online learning environment. Once taken, the tutorial does not need to be repeated
if the students choose to take a second online class.
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Availability of online classes to students is dependent on the online course offering during any given
semester or summer session. Nothing in the policy stated above replaces or alters the policies governing
the Centenary Adult and Professional Programs.
Course Changes and Withdrawals from a Course(s)
During the first week of the semester, full-time students may make course changes (add and drop). If the
student just drops a course, Withdraws or takes a Leave of Absence for the semester, after the first day of
the semester, the College’s Official Refund Policy will be applied (the Official Refund Policy begins on page
20). After the first week, no course(s) may be added to a full-time student's schedule. Full-time students
who withdraw from a course or courses after the first week of classes will have a grade of "W" (withdrew)
posted on their transcripts. If a student withdraws from a class after the date posted on the Academic
Calendar allowing for withdrawals, an automatic grade of "F" will be recorded. Part-time students may
make course changes (add and drop) during the first two weeks of classes. Part-time students who
withdraw from class (es) after that class has met for the first time will have a grade of "W" (withdrew)
posted on their transcripts. When changing courses or withdrawing from a class(es): (1) obtain the
Add/Drop Form from the Registrar's Office and have the form completed and signed by your advisor; (2)
bring the completed and signed form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
Remember: Failure to attend any class or verbal notification to the instructor, faculty advisor, and/or the
Student Services does not constitute an official withdrawal. Failure to withdraw officially by following the
above procedures will result in a permanent grade of "F" for the course(s).
Semester Course Loads
By definition, a student registered for 12 credit hours is considered a full-time student. The tuition for a
full-time student entitles him/her to take up to and including 18 credit hours per semester (with the
exception of special programs such as Prior Learning Assessment credits). Additional credit hours may be
taken by students in good academic standing with the permission of the student’s faculty advisor and
Department Chairperson in the area of the student’s major, at an additional cost for courses in excess of the
18 credits but not to exceed 22 credits. Visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current charges. If a student is
charged for excess credits and drops classes after the first week add/drop period, the refund of the excess
credit charged will be made in accordance with the full-time refund policy of the College. A student may
carry no more than 16 credit hours a semester if on academic probation and no more than 16 credit hours
a semester if admitted as a provisional student. All courses, day or evening, independent studies,
internships, and practicum taken are included in the total number of credit hours a student is permitted to
take. For Graduate Studies, 9 credit hours per semester are considered full-time. No more than 12
Graduate Studies credit hours may be taken in a semester.
Grading System
The value of grades may generally be described as follows:
A Excellent
B Good
C Average
D Below Average
F Failure
AU Audit (No Credit)
I Incomplete
MD Medical Excuse
P Pass (in a Pass/Failure option course)
W Withdrawal
Pluses and minuses may be used in reporting grades and they are computed in the grade average. Their
use is optional with the instructor.
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Determination of Grades
Each instructor is responsible for determining the grading and examination policy for his/her class. This
policy includes how the instructor arrives at the semester grade for each student, the proportion of grade
given for papers, tests, hourly exams, semester examinations, or other requirements of his/her course. The
instructor must provide a written copy of his/her policy, along with a course syllabus, to his/her class and
he/she must file a copy of the policy with his/her Department Chairperson, the Faculty Office, the Academic
Affairs Office. Once grades are posted in the Registrar's Office, they are considered final and cannot be
changed by the instructor unless there was an error in the posting or calculation of a specific grade.
Calculation of Grade Point Average
Averages for all students are determined by the point scale as follows:
A = 4.0 C = 2.0
A– = 3.7 C– = 1.7
B+ = 3.3 D+ = 1.3
B = 3.0 D = 1.0
B– = 2.7 D– = 0.7
C+ = 2.3 F = 0.0
The average is computed by dividing the total number of credit hours attempted into the total number of
quality points earned. Pass/Fail grades are not used in determining grade point averages.
Incomplete
An incomplete is not computed in the grade point average. When the course is completed, the cumulative
average will be recalculated, replacing the "I" with the value for the grade received. A grade of "I" must be
completed within two weeks of the start of the next semester; otherwise a permanent grade of "F" will be
recorded for the course(s).
Removal of a Grade of "F" from Computations
When a course in which an undergraduate student has received a grade of "F" is repeated at Centenary,
both the original grade of "F" and the grade for the repeated course will appear on the student's transcript.
However, the computations of the student's cumulative grade point average will be based on the grade
received for the repeated course. If a student finds it necessary to take a course for the third time, the first
"F" will not be calculated in the cumulative grade point average but the second and third grades will be
included in the average, and all grades received for that course will appear on the transcript. If a student
who repeats a course receives a "W" the original grade of "F" will prevail. If the student retakes the course
at another institution, the original grade of "F" in the course taken at Centenary remains in the cumulative
grade point average. Exceptions to this policy are Internships, Independent Studies, and Practicum
courses.
Audits
A student may audit a course with the consent of the instructor. A student must declare he/she is taking a
course for audit at the time of registration, or during the one week Add/Drop period. Otherwise, all courses
for which a student registers will be for credit. The charge for auditing a course is one-half of the for-credit
charge. Visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current charges.
Dean's List
The Dean’s List is Centenary College’s recognition of excellent academic performance on behalf of its
students, and is noted on the student’s transcript immediately following the semester in which the honor is
earned. Full-time, three-quarter-time, and half- time students are eligible for the Dean’s List as noted
below:
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Full-time and three-quarter-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List if they comply with the
following criteria: (1) a student must have a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above; (2) a
full-time student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester credits, 9 semester credits for
the three-quarter-time student, in a given semester, and (3) a student may have no grade below
“B-“.
Half-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List on a yearly basis if they comply with the following
criteria: (1) a student must be enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters in a given academic
year as a half-time student; (2) a student must have a yearly cumulative grade point average of
3.75 or above; (3) a student must have completed a minimum of 6 semester credits in each of the
two semesters in a given academic year; (4) a student may have no grade below a “B-“. For the half-
time student, the Dean’s List honor is noted only following the spring semester.
In addition, students receiving an incomplete in a course will not be eligible for the Dean’s List. A
student who has a “W” is eligible for the Dean’s List provided his/her grade point average and
semester hour requirements (12 completed semester credits for full-time, 9 completed semester
credits for three-quarter-time, and 6 fall semester and 6 spring semester completed credits for
half-time students) are met.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. It is especially important for students to attend
classes during the first week of each semester and to attend the scheduled class preceding or following a
holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Holiday, etc.). A student who finds it necessary to be absent from
class should, as a matter of courtesy, inform the instructor in advance of the absence. If absences occur, it is
the student's responsibility to make up the work missed and to contact the instructor in regard to the
missed work. Permission to make up any type of course assignments may be granted at the discretion of
the instructor. Each faculty member is required to establish and monitor the attendance policy for each of
the assigned courses he or she teaches. The attendance policy must be stated in the syllabus and
distributed the first day of class, or stated on a separate attendance policy sheet and distributed the first
day of class. An instructor may lower a student's grade due to excessive absences, because in many classes
the student's presence and participation are important in completing the work of the class and achieving
success in the course. In many instances, excessive absences will result in poor grades or failure.
Before withdrawing a student from a class due to absences, it is advisable for the instructor to notify the
student. However, attending classes and monitoring the number of absences accumulated are the
responsibility of the student.
Note: Online – In order to be considered present in an online classroom, students must log into and
participate in the Learning Management System classroom a minimum of three days per week.
Undergraduate Course Listing and GPA
All undergraduate courses for which a student registers (including repeated courses) are listed on the
undergraduate transcript and are used to calculate the student’s grade point average whether or not they
are taken to fulfill degree requirements.
Grievance of a Grade
If a student has a grievance in regard to the misapplication of an instructor's grading policy for a course,
he/she must comply with the following procedures: (1) the student first must make an appointment with
the instructor in question to discuss the manner in which the grading policy was administered; (2) if still
dissatisfied, the student must then make an appointment with the Department Chair to discuss the issue in
an attempt to resolve the conflict; if the instructor in question is the Department Chairperson, then the
student must make an appointment with the Vice President for Academic Affairs to discuss his/her
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concerns. 3) If still dissatisfied, the student then must file an appeal in writing with the Academic Review
Board (ARB). The student must send a written explanation of his/her situation to the Dean of Students for
Academic Support and request a hearing with the ARB, clearly stating the reason for the request, and
provide, when appropriate, supporting documentation. Grade appeals will not be heard by the ARB unless
they are based on misapplication or arbitrary application of an instructor's grading policy or unusual
extenuating circumstances. All appeals must be filed no later than the last day of the tenth week of the
semester immediately following the one in which the grievance occurred. Both the student and the
instructor are required to attend the grievance hearing, if one is called. If the instructor is unable to attend,
the department chair at his/her discretion may choose to attend instead. The department chair may also
attend with the instructor if he/she chooses to do so.
Eligibility Policy for Athletics/Student Activities
Students involved in Student Life activities (e.g., student government; fraternities; sororities; clubs, etc.)
and/or intercollegiate athletics at Centenary College must meet the following rule of eligibility: To
participate in Student Life activities and/or intercollegiate activities, a student must meet the College's
“Academic Progress” standards which are published in the College's catalog under “Academic Policies and
Procedure.” Individual clubs or organizations may establish eligibility regulations requiring higher grade
point averages. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics must be matriculated and enrolled in a
minimum of 12 semester credit hours at the time of participation. The student athlete also must meet the
rules of eligibility of any conference and/or athletic association of which the College may be a member. The
Athletic Director will then notify the team members of their eligibility. The analysis of player eligibility
must be completed prior to the start of the regular season for each sport sponsored by Centenary College.
Academic Probation
A student's academic standing at Centenary is determined by his/her academic performance. Normally, a
student is either in good standing, on academic probation, or academically dismissed from the College. To
be in good academic standing, all students are expected to comply with the following minimal
requirements:
Freshman year 1 - 12 credits 1.600 Sophomore year 24 - 39 credits 1.800
13 - 23 credits 1.700 40 - 55 credits 1.900
Junior year 56 - 71 credits 2.000 Senior year 88 or more credits 2.000
72 - 87 credits 2.000 (Including a 2.000 in the
major field)
Note: The credit hours shown above are comprised of the total semester hours attempted,
including grades of "P," Prior Learning Assessment credits, and transfer credits.
A student whose cumulative grade point average, and whose major cumulative grade point average during
their senior year, falls below the minimum required for good academic standing is noted as being on
"academic probation." A student on “academic probation” will have his/her records evaluated by the
Academic Review Board (ARB) and, at the discretion of the ARB, may be given either a probationary
semester in which to raise his/her cumulative grade point average to the level required for good academic
standing, or dismissed from the College. A student who is given a probationary semester is restricted to a
maximum of four classes during his/her semester of probation. All decisions regarding academic
probation are based on a student's cumulative grade point average (not that of the current or past
semester). All decisions regarding reduced course loads, continuance on probationary semester,
dismissals, and any exceptions in general to the academic policy of the College are the province of the ARB.
A student who is on a probationary semester and who fails to raise his/her cumulative grade point average
to the level required for good academic standing after one semester of probation will be considered for
dismissal. Students who are on a probationary semester are not eligible to participate in campus activities
– i.e., clubs, student government, Greek organizations, interscholastic sports, etc. Students who are on a
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probationary semester can continue to use their financial assistance if they qualify as determined through
the Office of Financial Aid. “Academic Probation” is noted on a student's transcript.
Academic Progress Regulations
All students are expected to show consistent, methodical progress toward their chosen degree. The
following Academic Progress Regulations apply to all students at Centenary College. Failure to maintain
proper academic progress as outlined below could result in the loss of financial aid and/or dismissal from
the College. In the event of dismissal, financial obligations will be in accordance with the College’s refund
policy. The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for determining student eligibility for financial assistance.
The Academic Review Board is responsible for determining whether a student who shows a systematic
pattern of failure to maintain proper academic progress is to be dismissed from the College. The academic
progress for all students is evaluated at the end of each semester. First-time full-time enrolled degree
students, in order to attain satisfactory progress toward the completion of a degree, must earn a minimum
of 24 credit hours in their first 12-month period (including equivalent credit hours earned in development
courses), whether or not the student receives financial aid during that period. To maintain satisfactory
progress thereafter, full-time degree students are advised to earn a minimum of 32 credit hours in any
subsequent 12-month period and progress yearly from class to class. To maintain eligibility for financial
aid, full-time students must earn minimally 24 credit hours toward their degree over any 12-month period.
The College may require a student to attend summer sessions at either Centenary or another accredited
institution (with permission) in order for him/her to maintain satisfactory progress and remain eligible for
financial aid. Students who have been notified by the Office of Financial Aid that they have not maintained
proper academic progress and, therefore, are not eligible to receive financial aid for the upcoming
semester/year may appeal that decision in writing to the Director for Financial Aid. Questions concerning
the appeal procedure should be addressed to the Office of Financial Aid. First semester freshmen will not
be dismissed for academic reasons.
Class Standing
Full-time students are expected to progress from one class to the next over a twelve month period. A
student's class standing is determined by the number of credits earned, as follows:
Freshman 0-23 credits
Sophomore 24-55 credits
Junior 56-87 credits
Senior 88 or more credits
Full-Time Students
Students who carry 12 or more credits or fee units are classified as full-time students. The normal course
schedule for a full-time student is 16 to 18 credit hours per semester.
Part-Time Students
Students enrolled in courses equivalent to fewer than 12 academic credit hours per semester are
considered to be part-time. Proper academic progress for part-time students is determined by the number
of credit hours for which they are currently enrolled. All part-time students must satisfy the accumulated
academic credit hours and GPA minimum requirements listed below. Failure to satisfy these minimum
requirements may result in loss of financial aid as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and/or
dismissal from the College as determined by the ARB.
Three-Quarter Time (students registered for at least 9 credit hours but less than 12)
SOPHOMORE YEAR: 24 credit hours completed after three semesters and two summers with a
cumulative GPA of 1.6.
JUNIOR YEAR: 56 credit hours completed after six semesters and three summers with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0
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SENIOR YEAR: 88 credit hours completed after nine semester and four summers with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0
Half-Time (students registered for at least 6 credit hours but less than 9)
SOPHOMORE YEAR: 24 credit hours completed after four semesters and two summers with a
cumulative GPA of 1.6
JUNIOR YEAR: 56 credit hours completed after eight semesters and four summers with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0
SENIOR YEAR: 88 credit hours completed after twelve semesters and six summers with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0
Maximum Time Frame
Based upon the academic progress standards listed above, the maximum time frame for a student to
complete a baccalaureate degree at Centenary College is:
Full-Time: 12 semesters or its equivalent Three-Quarter Time: 15 semesters or its equivalent
Half-Time: 22 semesters or its equivalent One-Quarter Time: 43 semesters or its equivalent
Dismissal from the College
Any student who displays a systematic pattern of failure to maintain proper academic progress in one or
more semesters, who is on probation for an academic semester, or who violates the College's “Academic
Code of Conduct” may be academically dismissed from the College by the Academic Review Board.
Students on Academic Probation must sign a contract indicating their willingness to meet certain criteria
established by the ARB in order to remain at the college. Progress will be reviewed by the ARB on a
monthly basis. Students not meeting the agreed upon criteria may be dismissed at any time during the
semester after a hearing with the ARB. Dismissals from the College for academic reasons are noted on a
student's transcript: “Academic Dismissal.” Students who violate the College rules and regulations
regarding social conduct may be suspended or dismissed by the Judicial Committee in accordance with
procedures set forth in the College's Student Handbook.
Appeals: Any student who has been dismissed by the ARB may appeal in writing to the ARB. Letters
requesting an appeal must be postmarked or received by the College on or before, but no later than, fifteen
calendar days of the date on the letter of dismissal. Grounds for appeal may include technical error,
changes in temporary grades, extenuating circumstances, and/or additional information not previously
available to the committee. Letters of appeal must state the reason for appeal and, where possible, should
be accompanied by appropriate documentation. The decision of the ARB is final. Students will be notified
in writing within three weeks of the action taken. A second dismissal is final.
Readmission: Students seeking readmission after dismissal for academic reasons may petition for
readmission after one academic year. The student is encouraged to have earned at least twelve to fifteen
credits at an accredited institution of higher education with a 2.3 cumulative grade point average and must
follow the readmission policies of the College. Readmission is not automatic.
Academic Code of Conduct
As an academic community, Centenary College endorses the pursuit of knowledge through open and honest
discourse. Therefore, the College expects students to conduct themselves honestly in all academic
activities. Any action which compromises this integrity or otherwise attempts to discredit the knowledge a
student has acquired is inappropriate and unacceptable. Through continued participation in the academic
code of conduct, students demonstrate respect for Centenary's commitment to academic excellence. It is
the intent of the College faculty and trustees that each student acknowledges and adheres to the code. The
following definitions of academic code violations encompass misrepresentations of fact and falsification of
any portion of the academic process:
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1. Plagiarism is knowingly copying published or unpublished material without acknowledging the
source.
2. Duplicate course assignment is submitting the same assignment without the instructor's
approval for more than one course, or submitting an assignment based on another student's
work.
3. Collusion is working with one or more students without the approval of the instructor to
complete a project that is expected to be the result of individual effort.
4. Unacceptable classroom conduct includes (a) disruptive and disrespectful behavior; (b)
cheating during examinations and laboratory projects by sharing material, looking at another's
work, use of unauthorized books, sources, or memory aids, and/or communicating verbally or
non-verbally in order to attain assistance; (c) other types of inappropriate actions that impede
the learning process.
5. Falsifying information is intentionally giving fraudulent information for the purpose of (a)
avoiding negative sanctions; (b) seeking special privileges; (c) assisting another in these
purposes.
6. Computer interference is causing damage to or disruption of on-line databases housed on
campus, including piracy of copyrighted material and inappropriate duplication of computer
disk information. Sanctions for the violation of the “Academic Code of Conduct” are determined
by the instructor, but they are limited to academic sanctions pertaining to the course in
question – e.g., resubmitting the assignment; grade reduction; failure of the course; etc.
Recommendations for more severe sanctions are to be forwarded to the Academic Review
Board. Students have the right to appeal sanctions to the Academic Review Board in
compliance with the policies of Centenary College and the “Academic Code of Conduct.” Copies
of the “Academic Code of Conduct,” in its entirety and with appeal procedures, may be secured
from the Registrar's Office.
All students are expected to adhere to Centenary College’s policy concerning Academic Honesty. Any
student found cheating, plagiarizing, submitting non-original work, etc., will receive a grade of zero (0) for
that work. Flagrant cases of academic dishonesty may result in the student’s being dismissed from the
class and referred to the Academic Review Board for further action or sanction as deemed appropriate, up
to and including dismissal from Centenary College.
Individual instructors or departments may impose additional penalties. Check the syllabus for the
policy that applies to each class.
Leaves of Absence
Leaves of absence are permitted under special circumstances with the permission of the Vice President for
Student Engagement and the Chief Academic Officer. Please refer to the “Student Handbook” on the
college’s web site www.centenarycollege.edu for further details, or see the Vice President for Student
Engagement.
Withdrawal from the College
Full-time students who deem it necessary to withdraw from the College at any time must go to the Office of
Student Engagement for an exit interview and to complete the required documentation. A student who
fails to complete this process and who does not report to the College will be administratively withdrawn
from Centenary 45 days after the first day of classes of the semester for which the student was expected or
when it is determined that the student will not be at the College, whichever is earlier. Proper reporting to
the College requires check-in at the Student Billing Office to make sure satisfactory arrangements and the
processing of official registration materials through the Registrar's Office. Failure to complete this process
within seven days of the first day of classes of the semester for which a student is expected will result in
automatic deregistration from classes for that semester and removal from the residence halls. The student
may also be administratively withdrawn from the College if check-in procedures are not completed.
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Transcripts
The College issues two types of transcripts – unofficial (given to the student) and official (issued directly to
a college or an employer) upon written request of the student or alumni. The official transcript bears the
College Seal. Requests for transcripts should be directed to the Registrar's Office. No transcript will be
issued unless a student's final account has been paid in full. Students who request transcripts must pay a
fee for each transcript requested.
Credit for Study in Summer and Winter Sessions
A student who desires credit for summer or winter session courses at another college must have the prior
approval of the Dean for Academic Affairs. Centenary will accept transfer credit for semester hours only
for all approved courses in which the grade is "C-" or better. Associate degree candidates are allowed 9
credits for an entire winter/summer combination. Bachelor degree candidates are allowed 12 credits for an
entire winter/summer combination. (Forms are available in the Registrar's Office.)
Degree Applications
All students who plan to graduate with a degree from Centenary are required to complete a Candidate for
Degree Application Form in the Registrar's Office. This form must be completed a minimum of one
semester prior to their anticipated graduation. Students should check the Academic Calendar for the exact
deadline dates for filing.
Degree Requirements
Centenary College offers programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate in Science, and Associate in Arts, Master of Arts, Master of
Science, and Master of Business Administration. For specific program outlines, refer to the section
outlining course offerings by degree program. While Centenary provides quality advising and keeps
accurate records to assist the student, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to make certain that all
degree requirements have been successfully met.
Candidates for any degree from Centenary College must successfully complete the following requirements:
1. Baccalaureate degree candidates must successfully complete the College's Core
Requirements. Associate degree candidates must successfully complete the College's Core
Requirements as outlined in their respective programs.
2. All graduates must successfully complete 128 semester hours for a Bachelor degree or 64
hours for an Associate degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or better,
and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000 in their major field of study, as
well as specific program requirements as outlined by the College catalog at the time of
admission.
3. All degree candidates must complete their final 32 credit hours of course work at
Centenary. Exceptions to this policy can be made only by the Chief Academic Officer.
4. Master’s degree candidates must complete the requirements outlined in their respective
program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Associate Degree
Candidates for either the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree must complete a minimum of
64 credit hours and attain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students who are working
toward the Associate degree must complete the final 32 credit hours for academic work at Centenary.
Double Major
Centenary students may declare a double major. If the designations cross degree lines (BA, BS, BFA, BSW),
the student must declare which designation is primary. The requirements for both majors must be
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completed in addition to the College core. Courses may be shared between degrees, providing the core and
all major requirements for each degree are completed. A minimum of 128 credits is required.
The student must declare the double major with the Academic Success Center. Notification of the double
major will be made to the advisor and the Department Chairs for both majors.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
Candidates for a second baccalaureate degree who already hold a baccalaureate degree from either
Centenary College or another accredited college or university must satisfy the following requirements to
qualify for a second baccalaureate degree from Centenary College.
1. Meet the minimum residency requirement set by Centenary of 32 credit hours;
2. Successfully complete the major and the College core requirements for that degree;
3. Maintain a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0;
4. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the major.
While transfer credit may be applicable to avoid duplication of course work, the residency requirement of
32 credits must be met. Appropriate courses with a grade of C- or better will be accepted for transfer.
Minors
Minors must be declared with the Academic Success Center. A minor must also be identified on the
Graduation Application prior to the awarding of the degree, and it must be completed at the same time as
the major in order for it to be awarded.
Honors Designations
Baccalaureate degree candidates who have achieved a cumulative average of 3.5 or better based on at least
50 graded semester hours of credits earned at Centenary will receive honors designations on their degrees.
Credits earned through Prior Learning Assessment and/or CLEP exams do not count towards eligibility for
honors designations. The specific designations are as follows: Summa Cum Laude, 3.850-4.000; Magna
Cum Laude, 3.700-3.849; Cum Laude, 3.500-3.699.
Commencement
Centenary College awards degrees three times during the year: May, September, and January. There are
two Commencement ceremonies, during the months of January and May as designated in the Academic
Calendar. September and January graduates must participate in the January Commencement ceremony.
Candidates for any degree (Associate, Bachelor or Master) must have completed all of their degree
requirements in order to participate in either the January or May Commencement ceremony.
To be eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony all students must be in good academic
standing.
Undergraduate students must have an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000.
Additionally, the GPA in the major courses must be 2.000 or better. Undergraduate candidates for
graduation who do not have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000 and a GPA of 2.000 in the
major courses at the time of Commencement will be excluded from participation in that Commencement
ceremony and will be given no more than one semester – i.e., summer sessions, fall, or spring, whichever is
relevant – in which to raise their cumulative grade point average to 2.000 or above in order to qualify for
graduation. Students who are not successful in meeting the requirements of this probationary
semester will be dismissed from the College for failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing
and progress.
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Any students who have not met their financial obligations to Centenary College in full, or who have
not made satisfactory arrangements with the Business Office for payment, will be denied the
privilege of participating in the Commencement ceremony.
Graduation applications must be completed and delivered to the Registrar’s Office by the date specified in
the Academic Calendar along with the graduation fee. Graduation applicants who do not meet the
specified application date will be moved to the next graduation date following completion of the
application and payment of the graduation fee.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Academic Success Center (A.S.C.)
Through the campus Academic Success Center, located in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning Center,
students may receive tutoring by professional or peer tutors. All students may request tutoring themselves
or may be referred to the A.S.C. by their instructors. Students are encouraged to register for tutorial
services as early as possible in a semester. Additionally, students can receive assistance with time
management, effective listening skills, and note taking techniques, study strategies, and test taking hints.
The staff counsels students with their academic concerns and is dedicated to helping them achieve
academic enrichment and excellence. There are no fees for any of the services offered through the A.S.C.
Educational Opportunity Fund Program (E.O.F.)
The state-funded Educational Opportunity Fund Program, located in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning
Center, provides supportive services and financial assistance to students who are the first in their families
to attend college. These students, who have graduated from Abbott Districts, demonstrate the potential
and motivation to be successful at Centenary College. In order to be selected for the Program, students
must be New Jersey residents and fulfill the eligibility criteria established by the EOF Program. First-time
freshman are required to attend a six-week residential summer program prior to their first semester of
attendance at Centenary College. The summer program is designed to strengthen basic skills and enable
the student to become familiar with campus structure and staff. Students also participate in seminars in
leadership as well as personal and career development. Tutorial services are available every semester,
including summer, to both initial and renewal students. In order to promote successful academic
achievement, the staff closely monitors student progress. Counseling service is provided to assist the
students in their adjustment to college life. Applicants for admission to Centenary College through the EOF
Program must complete the regular admissions process before eligibility for the Program can be
determined.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Centenary College is committed to full academic participation for persons with disabilities. It is the policy
that no qualified person will be excluded from participating in any college program or activity or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination with regard to any college program or activity. This policy derives from the
commitment to non-discrimination for all persons in employment, access to facilities, student programs,
activities, and services. Achieving full participation and integration of people with disabilities requires
the cooperative efforts of all departments, offices and personnel. To this end, Centenary College continues
to strive to achieve excellence in its services and to assure that its services are delivered equitably and
efficiently to all members of its campus community. Assurance of equal academic participation rests upon
legal foundations established by federal law, specifically the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including Section
504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. By federal law, a person with a disability is any
person who: 1. has a physical or mental impairment; 2. has a record of such impairment; 3. is regarded as
having such an impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities such as self-care,
walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, or learning. Any student who has a disability is encouraged
to identify him/herself and seek assistance through the Disabilities Services Office.
The Disabilities Services Office
In accordance with federal mandates, Centenary College provides reasonable accommodations and
ensures accessibility for all students with disabilities through its Disabilities Services Office (DSO),
located in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning Center. We recognize and challenge the potential of
every student. Therefore, the mission of our Disabilities Services Office is to provide students with
disabilities the necessary tools, reasonable accommodations and support services to participate
fully in the academic environment. The staff assists each student to help maximize their potential
for success while promoting self-awareness, independence and self-advocacy. Our staff works
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closely with eligible students to afford each individual equal access to employment, educational
opportunities, activities and programs.
What Services are Available?
Services are determined on an individual basis and may include, among others; arranging for
academic accommodations such as access to classrooms or extended time testing; providing
instructional support, remediation of basic academic skills, priority registration, tutorial
assistance, academic counseling; and/or arranging for auxiliary aides such as books on tape, tape
recorders, and specialized computer equipment and software.
Determining Eligibility for Services
Prior to the provision of accommodations and related services, students must self-identify and
provide appropriate documentation to the Director of Disability Services. Depending on the nature
of the disability and the accommodation requested, the amount of advanced notice may impact
upon the college’s ability to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely fashion. For this
reason, students are encouraged to arrange for accommodations at the beginning of each semester.
Special Needs Programs
For students with learning disabilities, Centenary offers two specifically designed programs:
Project ABLE, a fee-based, intensive learning support program during the fall and spring semesters,
which provides one-to-one instructional support, tutoring, early progress reporting, and close
academic monitoring. In addition, the Step Ahead Program, a six-week, pre-college summer
program, focuses on remedial course work and making a successful transition to college.
Project ABLE: A Program for Students with Learning Differences
Recognizing and challenging the potential of every student is one of Centenary's most important
traditions. For the college student with learning disabilities, we offer an individual approach,
stressing learning strategies. Project ABLE is a fee-based, comprehensive support program
designed to provide a student-centered learning environment for students with mild to moderate
learning disabilities. Emphasis is placed on one-to-one instructional support sessions, professional
tutoring, early progress reporting, and close academic monitoring. Project ABLE is not a remedial
program but an educationally-based, support program designed to assist each participant in
becoming a successful college student. This program is individually designed to help each student
build their own Academic Bridges to Learning Effectiveness. Although success is not always a
guarantee, participants often excel beyond their expectations. A “learning contract” or Individual
Service Plan (ISP) is developed with each student at the beginning of the semester. Emphasis is
placed on developing learning strategies, study techniques, organizational skills, personal
accountability, and self-advocacy. Enrollment in Project ABLE is determined on an individual basis
and primarily focuses on freshmen students who must self-identify and provide appropriate
documentation in order to be considered. Generally, students participate in Project ABLE for, at
least, their first year. Contact the Disability Services Office in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning
Center with questions or for more information about arranging for academic accommodations and
other disability-related programs and services.
Individualized Studies (B.A. Degree)
The Bachelor of Arts program in Individualized Studies is designed to meet the needs of those students
who desire greater breadth of study in an arts or sciences discipline (or combination of disciplines) not
offered as a major. An "individualized" program also may be designed to accommodate the student who
wants to combine liberal arts with a career program or who desires an interdisciplinary program. The
major advantage of this program is its adaptability to the educational goals of the student. To qualify for the
Individualized Studies major, the student must develop a program of individualized study in consultation
with the Office Academic Affairs Dean/Advisor. Program requirements must be specifically delineated for
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each semester of study, as they are for all other College programs. The student must then complete these
program requirements as they have been outlined and approved. While a program of individualized study
may be established at any point during the student's first two years at Centenary, the program must
definitely be outlined prior to the beginning of the junior year, or in the case of a transfer student, at the
commencement of his/her academic studies at Centenary. The Individualized Studies contract must
include the following requirements: (1) the completion of all the College's core requirements as agreed
upon with the Academic Dean/Advisor; (2) a total of 32 credits in two disciplines, with a minimum of 16
credits in each of the two disciplines; (3) a minimum of 16 credits to be taken at the 300-400 level of course
work, with at least 4 credits at this level per discipline. A "discipline" is defined as a major field of study or
a related cluster within one of the departments. For example, Fashion Merchandising and International
Studies (major fields of study) or Equine and Business (a related cluster within two departments). Credits
applied to these two disciplines cannot be used for a minor or concentration in any other academic
program, or to satisfy the College's core requirement. Only students preparing for Teacher Certification
may include education courses as part of their Individualized Studies cluster.
Pre-Law
A traditional liberal arts program is recognized and sought by law schools. No specific major or set of
courses is prescribed for entrance. A student should select a curriculum which enables him/her to
strengthen skills in argument, analysis, and communications. Students interested in the law profession are
encouraged to seek advising from the Pre-Law Advisor early in their academic program.
Off-Campus Opportunities in the United States
The Washington Semester is hosted by American University, Washington, D.C. Centenary College students
have the opportunity to study at American University for one semester. Internship opportunities are
available in government and politics.
The Disney College Program is also available to Centenary College students. Located at Walt Disney World
in Orlando, FL, and Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, The Disney College offers courses and internships in Business
and Communication. Students accepted into the Disney program will enroll as commuter students.
Independent Study
Any sophomore, junior, or senior who has earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750 may elect, if the
program area of study permits, to do intensive independent study in an area that is of special interest and
in which previous preparation warrants undertaking work over and beyond that available in the regular
course offerings of the College. Independent studies are not to be used as substitutes for established
courses unless there is an irreconcilable conflict. The student selects a topic from a single field of learning
or one that is interdisciplinary, prepares and executes a plan of study in consultation with a full-time
Faculty member who will supervise the course, presents a written report of other evidence of
accomplishment suitable to the topic. In addition, the student may be required to take an oral or written
examination. The credit granted, to be determined when the topic is approved, may be for one to four
credit hours. No more than eight credits in independent study may be applied toward an Associate's
degree; the maximum number of credits applicable toward a Bachelor's degree will be determined by the
nature of the student's program.
Internships
Professional preparation is provided for students through Internships developed by the College in
cooperation with business, industry, government and social service agencies. Internships are a proven
approach to connect learning with the world of work. The Coordinator of Study Abroad and Internships, in
the Office of International Programs, coordinates the efforts of the student, employer and faculty advisor so
that the student gains occupational experience related to the major field of study. Internships are available
and encouraged. Students should meet with their faculty advisor to determine availability in each major.
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Internship eligibility guidelines
A total of 133 internship hours are required for every 4 credits earned.
Must be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Must have completed minimally 40 credits at Centenary. .
The student interviews for the position on an open, competitive basis.
The student consults with his/her faculty advisor, develops learning objectives, and completes an
academic paper or project for a grade.
The student attends classes on campus while maintaining the responsibilities of the job.
A student may earn 4 to 8 credits per semester for an overall maximum of 16 Internship credits. Internship
assignments enable students to continue and complete their education in a meaningful way. These
cooperative arrangements also allow employers to evaluate students over an extended time period for
potential full-time employment following graduation. Information on internships is available in the Career
Center. Please visit www.centenarycollege.edu for fees.
NOTE: The internship program is available to traditional, undergraduate students. An internship must be
a program-related, horizon-expanding experience. A student may not use current employment for
internship credit. The intern may not be supervised by a relative. All internships must be approved prior
to beginning the job. Approval will not be granted once a job has started.
Practicum Courses
At Centenary, students may receive academic credit for work on campus publications, Little Theatre
productions, and Dancemakers. This enhances a student's job marketability by adding practical experience
to his/her background. Individual descriptions for practicum courses may be found in the course
descriptions section.
Prior Learning Assessment Program
Centenary College's Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Program is designed to help the adult learner
combine college courses and life and/or work experience in a nontraditional approach toward earning
a college degree. This program is supervised through the office of the Dean for Outcomes Assessment
Research. Adult learners who are 23 years of age or older, matriculated, and who have earned a
minimum of 8 credits of coursework at Centenary are eligible to participate in this program.
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Students
may not use PLA credits to satisfy their 32 credit residency requirement at the College.
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To become involved in the College's PLA Program, all interested students must complete a Prior
Learning Assessment Pre-registration Checklist through their academic/program advisor. Students
must then register for and successfully complete a one-credit required course, PLA 1000: PLA Portfolio
Development. This course is offered quarterly. The course will cover details of the PLA process and the
mechanics of portfolio creation. After successful course completion, students will create and submit
portfolios for approved course content to the Dean for Outcomes Assessment, who will then assign the
portfolios to faculty evaluators who will assess the portfolio and demine if college-level credit has been
demonstrated and the amount of credit earned.
Fees:
The Prior Learning Assessment fee for PLA1000 is the equivalent of one credit at the prevailing
tuition rate at the main campus, payable upon registration for the course.
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The fee for PLA credits is 50% of the prevailing tuition rate per credit for the main campus. Fee
payment is due in full upon submission of portfolio(s) for evaluation.
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Students in the accelerated cohort programs can only apply for PLA courses that are not part of their
cohort of study.
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PLA credits, including CLEP credits, cannot be applied toward the College's 32 credit residency
requirement. All evaluations for PLA credits must be completed by the end of the semester before the
one in which the student is planning to graduate.
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The PLA fee is not eligible for any discounts such as, but not limited to: Employee, PDS, law enforcement,
etc. The fee for PLA 1000 is not covered by full-time tuition (12-18 credits); it is an additional tuition
charge for 1 credit.
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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Joseph Linskey, Dean of International Programs; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Seong-Eun Im, Graphic Designer for International Program and Adjunct Professor
Hye-Jin Lee, Administrative Manager of International Student Affairs
Patricia Mahaffey, Coordinator of Study Abroad and Internships
Hong Rong (Tina) Tang, Administrative Assistant and International Student Recruiter
Marvin Walker, International Admissions and Immigration Assistant
Sungwon Yim, International Coordinator for ESL and Tutoring Services
Hyo Chong Yoo, Associate Director of International Programs; Associate Professor of Art and Design
Centenary College draws a large percentage of its student population from many countries around the
world. The Office of International Programs, located in the Engelhard Corporation International Center in
Smith Hall, serves as a connecting point to meet the needs of these students as they adjust to a new culture
far from the accustomed support systems of home. The Office of International Programs assists students in
establishing and maintaining their legal status as international students in the United States in compliance
with the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly Immigration and
Naturalization Services); organizes free professional and peer tutoring for international students in all
subjects; offers cross-cultural counseling and support in academic and social matters for individuals and
small groups; assists students in making arrangements for banking, driver’s licenses, and Social Security
identification; coordinates the College-wide voluntary Conversation Partners Program; guides students to
internships and community service opportunities; provides academic advising and registration assistance
to all international students; serves as a liaison, as needed, between international students and
administrative and academic departments of the College; and supports and promotes the activities of
Centenary Alumni Association chapters abroad. Any Centenary student may wish to take advantage of the
opportunities provided by this office, including shopping excursions, cultural activities, and escorted visits
to the Social Security Office or the N.J. Division of Motor Vehicles. The staff of the Office of International
Programs is available for consultation or advising on intercultural issues and can arrange for presentations
by international students on a wide range of intercultural topics for classes or extra-curricular groups. All
students who would like to increase their intercultural awareness are encouraged to participate in
activities sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the International Student Organization.
Study Abroad/Off Campus Study
Centenary College encourages qualified students at the Junior or Senior level who are in good
academic standing, to consider a Semester Abroad study option. Those students who are interested
in pursuing this opportunity should initially contact the Coordinator of Study Abroad and
Internships in the Office of International Programs, where an application may be obtained. The
application should be completed at least two semesters before the intended semester abroad, but
no later than March 1 prior to that semester. Several Study Abroad sites, listed below, have been
identified and approved by the College.
In order for financial aid and scholarship funds to be applied, the student must participate in a
program at a site approved by Centenary College. There is a limit to the amount of Centenary
scholarship or grants a student may receive while studying abroad, and the Financial Aid Office
should be consulted.
Once a formal program of study has been formulated and endorsed by the student’s academic
advisor, the Study Abroad Review Board will review the application. Students who have a
minimum grade point average of 3.0 may explore this option. Similar procedures apply to summer
study and winter intersession programs.
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If accepted, the student agrees to participate in the Study Abroad Program, giving his/her best
effort on behalf of Centenary College. The student is obligated to pay Centenary College full-time
tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees following acceptance into the program. The refund
policy of the host institution will apply. It is understood that cultural differences are inherent to the
Study Abroad program, and a level of maturity is necessary to handle the challenges the student
will face. Students will be counseled by the Financial Aid Office that Federal Loan recipients who do
not return for the subsequent semester will go into repayment within six months of leaving school
or the 6 month grace period will be affected. Not all applicants are accepted into the Study Abroad
program and, if accepted, the student must make a commitment to complete the program and
accept the financial obligations.
Students applying for the Study Abroad/Off-Campus program must be enrolled as full-time
traditional undergraduate students while studying abroad/off-campus. The Study Abroad Program
is highly competitive. In addition to being accepted into Centenary’s program, students must also
be accepted by the receiving institution.
Centenary Accelerated and Professional Studies (CAPS) students are not eligible for Study
Abroad/Off-Campus.
Approved Study Abroad sites include:
Canada: Humber University (Toronto)
England: Hartpury College (Equine Studies only; Departmental approval required)
Japan: J.F. Obirlin University (Machida/Tokyo), Toyo-Eiwa, Yokohama, Otemae University
Korea: Baeksoek University (Seoul), DungDuk University (Seoul), Ewha University (Seoul),
Hyupsung University (Hwaseong), Korea University (Seoul), Hoseo University, Yong-In
University
Northern Ireland: University of Ulster (Northern Ireland, U.K.)
In addition, Centenary College enjoys a partnership with St. Peter’s College, Oxford University
(Oxford, England). Through this program, Centenary College students with a 3.000 GPA may take
two courses during a summer session at Oxford University from early July to mid-August. Courses
are taught through an integrated program of tutorials, seminars, and lectures. The subject matter
ranges from Medieval Studies, to English Literature, to Environmental, Urban and Regional Studies.
If accepted, Centenary College students may also be able to study at St. Peter’s College for a
semester or year abroad
Additional opportunities may be available during a particular semester. Students should consult
the Coordinator of Study Abroad and Internships.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English as a Second Language Program (ESL) is designed to prepare students for academic and
cultural success at the College. The courses are designed to help students who already have a basic
level of English skills acquire academic English language proficiency so they will be successful in
college level study. The ESL curriculum is intended to enhance students’ English language
proficiency in all language skills while also focusing on the academic skills necessary for success in
higher education. In addition to language and academic skills, students are given the tools to
understand and feel at ease in the culture of the United States. The Program provides placement
testing and evaluation of individual student competencies to identify students’ strengths and areas
that would benefit from improvement. Specific courses are then provided to address these needs.
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Summer Culture and Language Program (SCLP)
The Summer Culture and Language Program (SCLP) is designed for non-native speakers of English
preparing to attend American colleges and universities. In a six-week program running from early
July to mid-August, classes meet four days a week for a total of 120 hours and offer 8 college credit
hours upon successful completion; 4 credits in ESL and 4 credits in Sociology/American Culture.
The program focuses on English proficiency skills for success in American higher education.
One or two days each week is devoted to off-campus cultural activities designed to enhance
students’ experience and knowledge of the U.S. As part of the overall experience, Centenary
provides a full range of co-curricular activities ranging from a personalized guided tour of New
York’s world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art to extended visits to Boston, Washington,
D.C. and Philadelphia.
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The Reverend David L. Jones, Vice President for Student Engagement & Service and College Chaplain
Dorian Alu, Career Services Coordinator
Neil Andrito, Director of Residence Life
Kelly Bowes, Area Coordinator
Maria Crimi, Manager, Campus Life
Joshua Ecochard, Coordinator of Community Service
Ann Falbo, M.D., College Physician
Lorna Farmer, Director of the Counseling Center
Deborah Diamond Fisch, Psy.D., Director of the Women's Center
Donald Gebhard, Assistant Chaplain
William Giovine, Pool Director
JoAnn Holland, Administrative Assistant for the Women's Center
Jessica Hoover, Director of Student Activities
Michael Iris, Director of Career Services
Leonard Kunz, Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Safety
Tiffany Kushner, Director of Student Activities
Mikolaya Nunka, Counselor
Mary Painter, Director of Student Services
Jean Robert, R.N., Director of Health Services
Joshua Walker, First Year Experience Coordinator
Suzanne West, R.N., College Nurse
Elba Young, Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
Student Life
The mission of the Division of Student Life is to contribute to the creation and maintenance of an
educational co-curricular experience for all part-time and full-time students. The division works to provide
a supportive atmosphere that will enhance students' personal development, persistence within and
commitment to the College community and beyond. Personal development is defined as helping students
achieve their own potential by cultivating their self-improvement skills as they relate to themselves, their
community and their profession, inside and outside the classroom environment. This mission will be
accomplished through assessing, understanding and responding to student needs; developing, promoting
and implementing co-curricular programs; empowering student leaders and contributing to their
effectiveness; and providing responsive advising, career and personal counseling, food, health, security and
tutorial services, among others. These measures are designed and instituted in concert with the faculty and
academic programs of the College, as well as with other service-oriented departments, including
Admissions, Athletics, Book Store, Business Office, Facilities Operations, Library and Registrar.
Student Engagement
Centenary College attempts to keep close and personal contact with students through the Office of Student
Engagement. The staff is responsible for developing programs and activities which aid in a student's social
and emotional development. The aim is to make the college experience rich and rewarding for all students.
The Student Affairs Office serves as a central resource area in helping students deal with problems and
concerns. Students may receive help from members of the Student Life staff or through referral to other
personnel. The office also has the responsibility for student disciplinary processes and for processing
student withdrawals, leaves of absences, and changes in student status and/or major.
First-Year Program
The First-Year Program at Centenary College is a year-long initiative designed to equip first-time full-time
students with the skills and experiences needed to successfully complete a college degree. Students will
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receive the personal attention they require to succeed – e.g., dedicated faculty, academic advisors, and peer
tutors.
Campus Life
Residence Life:
More than half of the full-time undergraduate student body lives in residence halls. An important part of
the education philosophy of Centenary is that each student should have an opportunity for group living.
The College views the residence life program as an extension of the student's total educational experience.
The opportunities for daily contact with students from varied backgrounds and of different cultures are
invaluable in developing attitudes and understanding that will enrich the student's life and learning. It is
important for each student to recognize her/his responsibility to respect and protect the dignity, rights and
feelings of fellow students. Every effort is made to develop in each student a high degree of community
awareness, self-discipline and a sense of responsible citizenship. A student-run Residence Council exists to
address issues within the residence halls and to develop programs and activities in the residence halls. In
addition, trained Resident Assistants and Hall Directors offer hall-based social, educational and cultural
programs and services throughout the year. All full-time students who reside on campus are required to
sign a legally binding residence hall contract prior to moving into a residence hall. Additional copies of this
contract are available in the Office of Campus Life and the Division of Student Affairs Office. It is each
student's responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the contract. The college reserves the right to
void a residence hall contract in the event a student's course load falls below 12 credit hours during any
academic semester. All students need to take responsibility for their own physical and mental well-being.
It is in the student's best interest as well as in the best interest of the entire community for all students to
abide by the rules and regulations of the College. Therefore, in certain instances where it is apparent that a
student is not acting responsibly, or is engaging in self-destructive behaviors, the Office of Student
Engagement, in consultation with appropriate Student Life staff members, has the right to terminate
residence contracts. Students are held responsible for damage to their rooms or any other part of the
residence halls, lockers, classrooms, etc. The safekeeping of student property is the responsibility of the
individual; no reimbursement from the College can be expected for the loss of property. Policies and
procedures will be revised periodically. Questions related to student housing should be referred to the
Office of Campus Life.
Commuting Life:
Centenary believes that the college experience can be enhanced by becoming involved in some of the many
organizations and activities offered at the College. This involvement can augment the student's academic
experience and help him/her feel more a part of the Centenary community. All students, including
commuters, are encouraged to take an active role by becoming active in student government, clubs,
committees, fraternities, sororities, etc. Commuter students should consider joining the Commuter Council.
The goals of the Commuter Council involve addressing specific issues and concerns of commuter students,
organizing activities and informing commuters of pertinent information. Lockers are available to
commuter students through the college mailroom. In addition, commuter students spend time in Tilly's,
the College snack bar, and the John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center. Traditional full-time
undergraduate commuters are entitled to five meals per week, Monday through Friday. This is a gift to you,
provided by Centenary, and is not reflected in your tuition. Housing accommodations are available for
commuter students when inclement weather threatens or in the case of a late meeting or event. Prior
arrangements must be made. For overnight accommodations, information about the Commuter Council, or
any other service available for commuter students, contact the Director of Student Activities.
Student Activities
Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the college experience at Centenary. Many of the activities
are related to a student's major; some focus on spiritual or cultural development; others are entirely social.
The aim of student activities is to provide outlets for expression, creativity and enjoyment. Centenary
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students have opportunities to plan and participate in activities sponsored by various cultural, recreational,
and social organizations on campus. Membership in college clubs and organizations allows students to
meet and work with other members of Centenary's diverse community. Sports and recreational
competitions and activities, community-wide cultural and social events, movie nights, coffee houses and
special on-campus weekends fill the monthly activities calendar. The Student Activities Office offers
support and advisement for all recognized clubs and organizations on campus, including the sororities and
fraternities. Seeking out and training a diverse cross section of student leaders is another vital function of
Student Activities. The Student Activities Office provides support for all student activities and is helpful in
working with students to evaluate needs and to form new organizations to meet those needs.
Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry program at Centenary is designed to work with all students regardless of their
religious background. The program emphasizes cultural pluralism in an interfaith context. This program
coordinates all Centenary ministry activities as well as provides students with off-campus activity
information, including information on local places of worship.
Community Service
Centenary provides information on community service to all interested students, faculty and staff through
the Community Service Office. This office is the focal point for Centenary community service and service
learning activities on- and off-campus. Community service and service learning opportunities are available
through various classroom experiences, through student organizations and through Orientation, among
other programs. Each student is encouraged to get involved in community service and service learning
throughout their Centenary career and beyond.
Counseling Center
Centenary College offers all students the opportunity to participate in individual counseling with a
professional counselor. Group counseling is also offered as needed. Whether students are having difficulty
adjusting to college or experiencing uncertainty or lack of direction in certain aspects of their life,
counseling can help them develop decision making skills that can be helpful. The Counseling Center is
actively involved in many facets of campus life, including the Residence Life Program, the Fresh Start
Program, New Student Orientation, and faculty and staff and student education in the area of mental health
issues. Educational programs dealing with such topics as Wellness, Eating Disorders, Issues of Diversity,
Substance Abuse, and Dating Violence are sponsored by the counseling department on an ongoing basis.
Counseling services are available without charge and all sessions are strictly confidential. Referrals may be
made to professionals or agencies in the community for long-term counseling. Ethical standards of the
American Psychological Association and the National Association of Social Workers are strictly maintained.
Food Service
Centenary's food services are contracted out to Chartwells, Inc. Chartwells runs the cafeteria service, a
coffee bar that is located on the west side of the Seay Building overlooking the Quad, and on-campus
catering. The Dining Hall is located in the David and Carol Lackland Center. Resident students are required
to participate in the meal plan. Guests will be admitted only with a meal ticket. Traditional full-time
undergraduate commuter students are welcome to eat five meals per week in the Dining Hall. Please check
the “Student Handbook” for hours and rules for the College’s dining services.
Health Services
Good health, which includes physical, emotional, and social well-being, is an essential ingredient for the
academic success of all students. Maintenance of good health through prevention, education, and
treatment of illness is the primary goal of the Health Services Office. To accomplish this goal, the Health
Services Office must have an accurate and complete set of health forms on file prior to admission. In
addition, the Health Services Office prepares students to be informed health care consumers. The Health
Services Office is located on the third floor of the Seay Building. It is staffed by two Registered Nurses
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certified in college health, one full-time and one part-time. The College physician is on campus twice a
week and referral to outside resources and agencies is provided when necessary. All services are
confidential.
Security
Centenary strives to ensure a safe, secure campus environment. Information regarding campus crime
statistics is available through the Student Affairs Office. Centenary security personnel are on duty twenty-
four hours, seven days per week. Security officers conduct safety tours and routine checks. An escort
service is available by calling Security through the operator with your name and location. The Campus Life
on-duty staff may be reached for assistance at any time by dialing 0. Please check the “Student Handbook”
for additional information and policies regarding safety and security on- and off-campus.
Athletics and Intramurals
Students will find participation in varsity athletics or recreational activities a rewarding experience. The
men's and women's athletic programs are members of the Colonial States Athletic Conference at the NCAA
Division III level. Women's teams include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and
volleyball. Men's teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, wrestling, and soccer.
Affiliations include the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC), the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Wresting Association (MIWA), and the Eastern
College Athletic Conference (ECAC). While Centenary College does not offer any athletic scholarships, we
do compete against scholarship and non-scholarship colleges throughout the New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania region. Intramural and recreational activities, based upon student interest, include aerobics,
basketball, jogging, karate, dodge ball, ping-pong, swimming, volleyball, softball, soccer, and the Fitness
Center.
The John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center (RSRC) is the locus of indoor athletic, recreational, and
leisure activities. It houses The Folkner Family Gymnasium and the College's practice/competition
basketball and volleyball courts. The RSRC is also the location of the fitness center, a wrestling room, and
an indoor swimming pool. Outdoor facilities include two lacrosse and soccer fields, a softball field (off
campus), and a baseball practice field. The baseball team plays all their home contests at TD Bank Park in
Bridgewater, NJ.
Women's Center
The Northwest New Jersey Regional Women's Center at Centenary College was established by the N.J.
State Legislature in 1987 to provide educational and counseling services to women and their families in
Northwest New Jersey. The goal of the Women's Center is to furnish students, staff and community with a
variety of well-informed assistance to enhance decision-making skills. Our legal, counseling, career and
financial clinics provide short-term, one-on-one guidance with area and campus professionals. We also
offer a range of educational programs and services, featuring an extensive Women's History Month
celebration and the sponsorship of Centenary student applicants to the National Women as Leaders
seminar in Washington, D.C. Our workshops, programs and services are usually free to Centenary students.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Statement (Fall 2008)
(While gender-neutral language is employed in this statement whenever possible, “she or “her”
occasionally appear. They are used to avoid awkward locutions and are not intended to perpetuate gender
stereotypes.)
I. SCOPE OF THE ACT
(a) General.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is federal legislation that establishes guidelines
governing the way educational institutions maintain and supervise student records. The Act requires the
College to notify parents and students annually how it complies with the Act’s requirements. The Act is
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intended to assure a student that he or she can:
1. Inspect and review her educational records
2. Request an amendment to her education records
3. Participate in a hearing if the request for an amendment is unsatisfactory.
4. Request that Centenary College does not disclose directory information about him or her.
5. File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
The Act permits the release of records without the prior consent of the student to appropriate College
personnel and to parents of a student who have established the student’s status as a dependent. There are
also other circumstances as set forth in the Act in which student information would be disclosed without
the student’s prior consent.
A student who wishes to allow another person access to her records should complete a ‘FERPA Waiver’ in
the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement. The Waiver will be in effect for the duration of a
student’s study at Centenary or until permission to disclose is revoked in writing by the student.
A parent wishing access to student records should have their son or daughter complete the ‘FERPA Waiver.’
(b) Records Covered.
"Educational records" of a student include records, files, documents, and other materials regularly
maintained by the College that contain information directly related to a student and that are maintained in
connection with the student's attendance at the College.
There are a number of types of records that are specifically excluded from the scope of the Act. For
example, a student is not entitled to examine the following:
1. Records maintained personally by faculty members that are not available to others.
2. Records maintained by Campus Safety that are not available to others outside that department.
3. Records that are created or maintained by a physician, psychologist, or other recognized
professional or paraprofessional that are created, maintained, or used only in connection with the
provision of treatment to the student and are not available to anyone other than persons providing
such treatment. Thus, for example, a student does not have the right under FERPA to inspect
records maintained by the College Health Service or the Counseling Center. Such records, however,
can be personally reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student's choice,
and a student may have a right to inspect such records under other laws.
4. Records, such as those that might be maintained by the College's legal counsel, the confidentiality of
which is protected by law.
5. Records containing financial information about her parents, such as information submitted in
connection with an application for financial aid.
II. ACCESS RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
(a) Procedure.
A student may obtain access to her education records by making application to the Office of the Registrar.
The College is required to grant the request within 45 days. The Registrar will forward copies of the
student's request to the appropriate offices holding the requested files. These offices will contact the
student and invite her to inspect them at either the Parsippany or Hackettstown campus.
(b) Confidential Letters of Recommendation.
In general, a student may have access to confidential letters and statements of recommendation that are
part of the student's education records. This right, however, does not apply to such letters and statements
placed in the student's education records prior to January 1, 1975, if such letters and statements are not
used for purposes other than those for which they were specifically intended.
A student may, by signing a written waiver, relinquish her right to inspect confidential recommendations
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placed in the student's education records on or after January 1, 1975, respecting
1. admission to any educational institution;
2. an application for employment; or
3. the receipt of an honor or honorary recognition.
In no case will any student be required by the College to waive her rights to access of confidential
recommendations. A student may find it appropriate to do so for a number of reasons. For example, the
student may feel that her professors will write more candid and helpful letters of recommendation if the
letters are not available to the student. A number of schools and departments have waiver forms available.
A school or department desiring to formulate a waiver form should consult the General Counsel of the
College.
(c) Copying.
A student will ordinarily not be provided with copies of any part of her record other than her transcript,
unless the inability to obtain copies would effectively prevent her from exercising her right to inspect and
review her education records. In cases where copies will be provided, the Office of the Registrar may
impose a charge for making such copies at such uniform rates as it shall determine. In general, the charges
imposed will not exceed $.10 per page. An exception is the case of transcripts, which are $4.
(d) Other Rights.
1. A student also has the right to be provided with a list of the types of educational records maintained
by the College that relate to students. The College Registrar has compiled such a list and will, on
request, make copies of this list available to any student to assist the student in determining those
records to which she may want access. Generally, educational records of a current student will be
maintained by the Office of Registrar, the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement, the
student’s advisor or Learner Services Specialist and the Department of the student’s major.
Academic Records of current students are also kept by the following offices if the student is
currently a participant in that program:
Educational Opportunity Fund Program
Any program with students who have Declared Disabilities
Athletics
First-Year Program
In addition, the College Health Service and the Counseling Center maintain records relating to
students who have utilized the services offered by those two departments. If a student has utilized
the Career Development Office at the College, that office may also maintain records relating to the
student.
2. A student may request that her records be amended to eliminate any information contained therein
that she believes is inaccurate, misleading, or violates her privacy or other rights.
3. If the College decides to refuse to amend a student's records, she or she is entitled to a hearing to
challenge the content of her educational records in order to insure that the records are not
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of her privacy or other rights. Normally, an
informal hearing will suffice with an officer of the College who has authority to make changes in a
student's records. If a student is dissatisfied with the results of such a hearing, the student should
be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
4. If, after a hearing, the College decides that the student's records are not inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of her privacy or other rights, the student has the right to place in her
records a statement commenting upon the information and/or setting forth any reasons for
disagreeing with the decision of the College
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III. ACCESS BY OR RELEASE TO OTHERS
(a) General.
The College will not generally permit access to, or release of, educational records or personally identifiable
information contained therein to any party without the written consent of the student. The College may,
however, as provided in the Act, release such data to certain persons including:
1. Officials of the College who have a legitimate educational interest (including persons with whom
the College has contracted) in obtaining access to the records. Such access will be granted if the
official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill her or her professional
responsibility.
2. Persons who require access in connection with the student’s application for, or receipt of, financial
aid.
3. Parents of a student, provided the student is a “dependent” of the parents for federal income tax
purposes. In general, the College does not initiate communication with a student’s parents. Where
the College believes that it is in a dependent student’s interest, information from the student’s
educational records may be released to the parents of such a dependent student.
4. The College may release such information in compliance with a judicial order or pursuant to any
lawfully issued subpoena. As a general policy, before any information is so released the College will
first notify the student at the student’s most recent address as shown in the records maintained by
the Office of the Registrar. However, in compliance with the Act, some judicial orders and
subpoenas issued for law enforcement purposes specify that the College cannot disclose to any
person the existence or contents of the order or subpoena or the information furnished in
compliance with it.
5. In connection with an emergency, the College may release information from educational records to
appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or
safety of a student or other persons.
(b) Release with the Student’s Consent.
Upon written consent or request by a student, the College will release information from the student’s
educational records to third parties. The student should make a request for a one-time release through the
Office of the Registrar. The College may impose a charge for copying a student’s records in connection with
such release.
(c) Transfer of Information to Third Parties.
It shall be a condition of the release by the College of any personal information on a student to a third party
that the party to which the information is released will not permit any other party to have access to such
information without the written consent of the student. An institution to which such information is
released may permit its officers, employees, and agents to use such information but only for the purposes
for which the disclosure was made. These restrictions do not apply to certain subpoenas and court orders.
(d) Directory Information.
The College may release “Directory Information” with respect to a student without the student’s consent.
The College is required to give notice of the categories of information that it will treat as “Directory
Information.”
Accordingly, the College hereby gives notice that it has designated the following categories of information
as directory information with respect to each student:
name,
local and permanent address,
electronic mail address,
telephone listing;
date and place of birth;
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major field of study; minor field(s) of study and concentrations (if any)
campus at which a student is studying,
learner status (Part-time, Full-time, Matriculated, Non-matriculated)
participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
weight and height of members in athletic teams;
dates of attendance at Centenary and campus and department attended;
degrees conferred, awards received, and their dates;
other educational institutions attended
A student in attendance at the College who does not want to have directory information relating to himself
or herself released should inquire at the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement as to the
procedures to be followed.
IV. GENERAL
1. You may view the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act on the U.S. Department of
Education Web site at www.ed.gov/offices/OII/fpco/ferpa.
2. Other than the Office of the Registrar, each office of the College that maintains educational records
may offer access only to officials of the College who have a legitimate educational interest. The
Office of the Registrar will keep with each student's file a permanent record of all parties who have
requested access to the student's records, other than:
custodians of such files,
College officials normally dealing with such files in performance of their duties,
College officials who have been determined to have a legitimate educational interest in
obtaining access to the records,
parents of a "dependent" student,
parties who have received "directory information,"
parties who have received records or information pursuant to the student's written
consent,
recipients of records or information pursuant to certain subpoenas and court orders.
Such records of access should indicate specifically the legitimate interest that each such party had
in obtaining access to the student's records and whether or not the request was granted. A student
may inspect such records relating to her education records.
3. Questions about the interpretation of the Guidelines should be referred to the Vice President for
Student Engagement who will gain an interpretation from Counsel.
4. Complaints regarding violations of a student's rights under the Act may be filed with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Telephone: 202-260-3887
Fax: 202-260-9001
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THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
The eight undergraduate academic departments of the College are: Behavioral and Historical Studies;
Business; Communication and Fine Arts; Education; English and Foreign Languages; Equine Studies;
Mathematics and Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences. The College's curriculum leading to the Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or the Bachelor of Science degree is organized into three parts: the College's
Core Requirements; the major; and electives, divided between liberal arts and free electives. The goal of
this organization is to create an educational program, which demonstrates a balance between the career
program and the liberal arts.
The College's Core Requirements include a specific number of courses from the liberal arts disciplines,
which guarantees a minimal uniformity of study without sacrificing the individual educational interests of
the student. In the Spring of 2004, the Centenary Faculty accepted the Centenary Greater Expectations
Learning Outcomes:
CGE 1: Communicating in diverse settings and groups, using written, oral, and visual means.
CGE 2: Understanding and employing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to describe and
solve problems.
CGE 3: Interpreting, evaluating, and using information discerningly from a variety of sources.
CGE 4: Integrating knowledge of various types and understanding complex systems.
CGE 5: Working well in teams, including those of diverse composition, and building consensus.
CGE 6: Understanding and employing the integrity, social responsibility and ethical behavior
required for a diverse democratic society.
The major is designed to give the student mastery of a single field, and to introduce that student to a field of
possible professional involvement. A student normally will select a major at some time during his/her
freshman or sophomore year. The student also has the option of selecting a minor or special concentration
to go along with his/her major field of study. The curriculum is rounded out by elective courses, both
liberal arts and free, chosen by the student in consultation with his/her advisor.
Note: The curriculum is ever changing. Some specific courses may not be offered during a student’s tenure
at Centenary College.
Course Numbering System
Courses numbered 1000-1999 generally are considered freshman level courses, but they are open to all
students unless stated specifically that they are freshman only. Unless permission of the instructor is
received or the curriculum of the student requires it, the 2000 level courses are open only to sophomores,
juniors, and seniors Courses numbered 3000-3999 generally are considered Junior or Senior level courses,
and courses numbered 4000 and above are considered to be Senior level courses. Graduate level courses
are indicated by courses number in the 500s and 600s. Students should pay particular attention to
prerequisites for courses as noted in their descriptions. Introductory Courses are offered each year, while
some of the more advanced courses are offered in alternate years. In order to keep pace with curriculum
trends and new teaching practices, Centenary may find it necessary to modify the curriculum by adding or
deleting courses.
The College Core Requirements
All students must successfully complete a required core of studies in the categories listed below. Associate
degree candidates are expected to complete the core requirements as mandated by their respective
programs. Baccalaureate degree candidates must complete all 40 credits.
CAT I Centenary College First-Year Experience Seminar 4
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CAT II Writing and Quantitative Literacy 8
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts; Humanities; Literature 12
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Global and Democratic Citizenship 8
NOTE: For specific requirements refer to the departmental sections with courses necessary to earn each
degree.
All new first-time full-time students who do not demonstrate competency in English and Mathematics will
be required to take and successfully pass ENG1001 College English and MTH1000 College Math. These
courses are offered to develop strong foundations in English and Mathematics. Students required to take
these courses are selected by SAT scores or are directed by the departments, and are available to those who
determine the need for a stronger foundation.
Academic Foundations at Centenary
In adherence with the College's educational philosophy, this freshman-level courses for first time/full-time
students allows the student to study in their area of interest while focusing on the Centenary Greater
Expectations Learning Outcomes.
Courses that Qualify for the Global and Democratic Citizenship Requirements in the College’s Core
Democratic Citizenship Courses
COM 1011 Mass Media
COM 2011 Intro to Journalism
ENG2014 American Literature Survey (core for English majors only)
ESL 2000 Advanced Reading and Conversation
HIS 2001 American Civilization I
HIS2002 American Civilization II
HIS 2006 American Social, Political, and Economic Systems
HIS 2008 African American History I
HIS2009 African-American History II
HIS3000 Twentieth Century Europe
HIS 3010 History of New Jersey
LAS 3001 The Ancient World
LAS 3002 The Rise of Europe
LAS 3003 The Modern World
PHIL 2004 Contemporary Ethics
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems
POL 2001 Elements of Political Theory
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues
SOC 2050 Race, Class and Gender
Global Citizenship Courses
BUS 3060 Global Business
COM 2111 Global Cinema
CJS 2005 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
ECO 1001 Economics (counts as core for non-business majors only)
ENG 2000 English Plus
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature
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ENG 3029 Modern European Literature
HIS2003 History of England I
HIS 2005 World Geography
HIS 3003 Modern Ireland
HIS 3099A Modern Africa (offered SP ’09 only)
HIS 3099N Modern East Asia 1800-Present (offered SP ’09 only)
POL 2002 Comparative Contemporary Political Systems
POL 2003 Essentials of Global Politics
POL 3003 American Foreign Policy
REL 2001 World Religions
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues
SOC 2005 Global Societies and Systems
SOC 2025 Sociology of Religion
Language Two semesters of a foreign language
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS – PROGRAMS OF STUDY
DEPARTMENT PROGRAM ____ DEGREE______
BEHAVIORAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES History B.A.
Psychology B.A.
BUSINESS Accounting B.S.
Business Administration B.S.
Concentration: Finance
Concentration: Management
Concentration: Marketing
Concentration: Sports Management
COMMUNICATION
& FINE ARTS Art and Design B.F.A.
Communication B.A.
Concentration: Film Studies
Concentration: Print Journalism
Concentration: Radio/Television
Fashion B.F.A., A.A.
Concentration: Design
Concentration: Merchandising
Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts B.F.A.
Theatre Arts B.A.
Concentration: Acting
Concentration: Costume Design
Concentration: Dance
Concentration: Management
Concentration: Technical Theatre
EDUCATION Biology Major with Professional Component in Elementary
Education or Teacher of Biology B.S.
English Major with Professional Component in Elementary
Education or Teacher of English B.A.
History Major with Professional Component in Elementary
Education or Teacher of Social Studies B.A.
Liberal Arts with Professional Component in Elementary
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Education B.A.
Mathematics Major with Professional Component in Elementary
Education or Teacher of Mathematics B.S.
ENGLISH &
FOREIGN LANGUAGES English B.A.
Concentration: Creative Writing
EQUINE STUDIES Equine Studies B.S., A.S.
Concentration: Communication for the Equine Industry
Concentration: Equine Business Management
Concentration: Equine Science
Concentration: Riding Instruction
Concentration: Training the Horse
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES Individualized Studies B.A.
MATHEMATICS &
NATURAL SCIENCES Biology B.S.
Concentration: Environmental Science
Mathematics B.S.
SOCIAL SCIENCES Criminal Justice B.A.
Global Studies B.A.
Political and Governmental Affairs B.A.
Sociology B.A.
Concentration: Criminal Justice
Concentration: Human Services
Social Work B.S.W.
LIBERAL ARTS Liberal Arts A.A.
MINORS
The minors and special program options listed below may be elected in addition to a student's major or
may be combined in an Individualized Studies program. Complete descriptions of the requirements for
each minor are given in the corresponding sections, which describe specific degree programs.
Art & Design
Biology
Business: Management Emphasis
Business: Marketing Emphasis
Communication
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Dance
English
Environmental Science
Equine Studies
Fashion
Graphic Design and Multi-Media
History
Honors Program
Mathematics
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Political and Governmental Affairs
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Educational Opportunity Fund
Intensive Learning Support Program
Internships
Pre-Law Emphasis
Certifications:
New Jersey State Teacher
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Special Education)
Certificates:
Criminalistics
Liberal Arts:
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
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TRADITIONAL
A.A. IN LIBERAL ARTS
RECOMMENDED TWO-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course Number Title
Credits
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Art and Humanities: Fine Arts; Communication 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Religion; Philosophy; World History;
or Liberal Arts Studies 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Art and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 64
Associate Degree Requirements
In combination with the specific requirements of their respective discipline area, all Associate Degree
candidates minimally must take four credits in mathematics, four credits in Composition and Rhetoric, four
credits in Academic Foundations Centenary College at the freshman level, four credits in a laboratory
science, four credits in a social science area, four credits in a humanities area, and four credits in fine arts.
Students should refer to the specific Associate Degree program in which they are interested to determine
the actual requirements.
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POST-BACCALAUREATE
Post Baccalaureate Program
The Post Bachelor’s program is Centenary College’s unique program with the specific goal of assisting adult
students in obtaining their New Jersey State Teaching Certification. This program is custom built upon the
experiences and education of each individual student and recognizes that the students do not always fall
into a standard program. Through a detailed analysis of the student’s transcripts, Centenary College is able
to establish a course curriculum that will assist the student in obtaining their certification.
The Post Baccalaureate program consists of all of the requirements mandated by the State of New Jersey
Educational Department. The time frame of completion is a minimum of 2 years. The completion time
frame may be extended depending on the rate at which the student attends courses and how many credits
are required for program completion.
Admission Requirements:
Completed Undergraduate Application
Bachelor’s Degree
Original copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Copy of High School Diploma
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to take the Student Teaching
component
Program Requirements:
These requirements are not all new credits required. The program requirements are the state
standards for the total amount of credits needed to submit for certification.
General Education Credits – 60 credits
These courses may come from the student’s current Bachelor’s Degree and are often found in the
core requirements from the degree. Analysis of all transcripts will allow an advisor to inform the
student if any credits remain to be satisfied in this category.
Emphasis Credits – 30 credits
New Jersey stipulates that its teachers be “Highly Qualified” in order to teach in the education field.
This outcome is fulfilled by mandating that every candidate for teaching certification be required to
complete no less than 30 credits in an emphasis subject area. The emphasis choices are based upon
the level of education the student wishes to teach.
Kindergarten through 5
th
grade
o Biology, English, Mathematics, History (Social Studies), Liberal Arts
5
5h
Grade through 8
th
Grade
o Note: The 5-8 certification is only in conjunction with one of the other two
educational levels and cannot be obtained on its own. Special conditions apply that
will be discussed with each student on an individual basis.
o Biology, English, Mathematics, History (Social Studies)
9
th
Grade through 12
th
o Biology, English, Mathematics, or History (Social Studies)
Psychology Courses – 12 credits
These courses are specific to the level of certification the student is working towards. One is
exclusive to Centenary College and must be taken at our institution.
PSY 1000 - Introduction to Psychology
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EDP 2001 – Pre-School and School Aged Development (3-18 Years)
EDP 3013 - Psychology of High & Low Incidence Exceptionality (This course is exclusive to
Centenary College and must be taken at our institution.)
Sociology Courses – 4 credits
This course is required by the State Department of Education to obtain a teaching certification.
SOC 2004 - School, Family and Community Life (This course is exclusive to Centenary
College and must be taken at our institution.)
Teaching certification courses – 34 credits
These courses are specific to the level of certification the student is working towards. A practicum
course and 10 credits of student teaching are a requirement of the program regardless of
certification level.
EDU2000 – Foundations of Education
EDU 2002 – Curriculum Design*
EDU 2003 – Foundations of Education: Teaching K-5 (K-5)**
EDU 2004 – Foundations of Education: Teaching in the Content Area (K-12)***+
EDU 3038 – Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior
EDU 3041 – Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education*
EDU 3052 – Elementary Teaching Methods*
EDU 3043 – Literacy in Content Area**
EDU 305_ – Program Specific Curriculum & Instruction**
EDU 3080 – Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes
EDU 4024 – Applications in Literacy
EDU 4050 – Student Teaching
*Students who transfer in and have an education foundations course need to take this
course.
**Elementary Certification K-5
***Secondary Certification 9-12
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UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS
BEHAVIORAL AND HISTORICAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Harriett Gaddy, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Psychology, and Graduate Director for
Psychology and Counseling
Aaron R. Bachstein, Instructor of History
Meredith Drew, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Christine Floether, Associate Professor of Psychology
Raymond Frey, Professor of History
Breandan MacSuibhne, Assistant Professor of History
Keith Morgen, Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Behavioral and Historical Sciences Department is committed to providing the students of Centenary
College with a broad humanistic education. The learning process developed through a sound behavioral
and historical program can serve a student for a lifetime. The Behavioral and Historical Department offers
Bachelor of Arts degree programs in History and Psychology.
The Department's major in History introduces students to the study of change over time. It emphasizes
apprehending the meaning of change rather than memorizing names and dates, and it embraces the totality
of human experience, including social and cultural developments as well as political events. History majors
receive a solid grounding in World History and American History, and opportunities to explore a range of
geographical and topical areas in depth and detail, among them the African American Experience, the
History of New Jersey, Tudor and Stuart England, the Social History of Modern Europe and Modern Ireland.
Centenary students majoring in other disciplines, such as Criminal Justice, Government, Education and
Equine, will find History electives that give them new perspectives on their primary field of study, among
them the History of Ideas, Issues in Environmental History, Crime in England, and the Horse in History.
Centenary’s faculty has particular strengths in Military History, regularly offering courses on Warfare and
the American Civil War.
Participation in Centenary’s History Program helps students to improve their critical thinking, complex
reasoning and oral and writing skills, all of which are vital to careers in Education, Law and Criminal
Justice. In terms of careers in Education, the program meets the current New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards for Social Studies and it prepares students for teaching careers in New Jersey schools.
Faculty members have received a number of prestigious prizes and awards, including Fulbright and John F.
Kennedy scholarships. Most recently, Raymond Frey received a Governor’s Award for Achievement in
History, and James G. Patterson’s In the Wake of the Great Rebellion, Republicanism, Agrarianism and
Banditry in Ireland after 1798 (Manchester University Press, 2008) was described in Agricultural History
Review, 58, pt. 1 (2010), 290–91, as a ‘superb book… a landmark … splendidly researched and constructed,
convincingly argued … [a] new model for Irish protest studies.’
The Department's major in Psychology provides students with fundamental knowledge and marketable
skills, which are excellent preparation for either immediate employment or graduate studies. The student
with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is prepared and widely accepted for employment in such career areas
as human resources, research, education, journalism, government, health care, community services and
clinical aspects of psychology. As preparation for graduate studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a
recognized prerequisite for advanced study in psychology, as well as law, medicine, education, business
and social work.
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History Minor
Students interested in completing a minor in History must complete a minimum of 16 credits in History
above and beyond the classes in their areas which may be used to fulfill the College’s core requirements or
other program requirements.
Psychology Minor
Students interested in earning a minor in psychology must complete the following requirements in addition
to PSY1000: PSY1024 Social Psychology; PSY3023 Personality Psychology; PSY3024 Abnormal Psychology;
and one elective in psychology at the 2000 level.
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B.A. IN HISTORY
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
HIS 1003 World Civilization I 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
HIS 1004 World Civilization II 4
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT. III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
HIS 2001 American Civilization I 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: World Religions or Philosophy 4
CAT. IV Democratic Citizenship 4
HIS 2002 American Civilization II 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT IV Global Citizenship 4
HIS 2005 World Geography 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
HIS ____ History Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
HIS ____ History Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
HIS ____ History Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary: Critical Thinking As
A Psychologist 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
(Application and Acceptance as Major)
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Fine Arts 4
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
PSY 1022 Perception, Cognition, & Emotion AFC 1001 4
PSY 1024 Social Psychology 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: English Literature 4
CHM 1050 Basic Chemistry 4
PSY 1023 Biopsychology PSY1022 4
PSY 1026 Developmental Psychology I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
PSY 1027 Developmental Psychology II PSY1026 4
PSY 2000 Psychological Statistics MTH1111 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
PSY 2001 Psychological Research Methods PSY2000 4
PSY 3023 Theories of Personality 4
ELECTIVE Careen Concentration Elective/Minor 1 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
PSY 3022 Tests and Measurements PSY2000 4
PSY 3024 Abnormal Psychology PSY3023 4
ELECTIVE Career Concentration Elective/Minor 2 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
Year 4 (Fall)
PSY 3025 Behavior Modification 4
ELECTIVE Career Concentration Elective/Minor 3 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
Year 4 (Spring)
PSY 4020 Senior Research Project PSY2000 & PSY2001 4
PSY 3022
ELECTIVE Career Concentration Elective/Minor 4 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Cheryl Veronda, Department Chair and Graduate Director for Business, Associate Professor of Business,
Director of Academic Transitions
Kenneth Autore, Assistant Professor of Business
James Ford, Assistant Professor of Accounting
Steven E. McHugh, Sr., Associate Professor of Business
Kathleen Naasz, Assistant Professor of Business, Director of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Heather Pelletier, Assistant Professor of Business
David Perricone, Assistant Professor of Business: Sports Management
Lisa Plantamura, Assistant Professor of Business
All Business Department students are required to follow the core curriculum of the College. The
Department offers two degree programs: Accounting, and Business Administration with concentrations in
Finance, Management, Marketing, and Sports Management. Elements of international business, cultural
diversity, and ethics are highlighted in courses throughout the curriculum. At the graduate level, the
Department offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Finance,
Management, Human Resource Management, Management, and Marketing.
Students in the baccalaureate program in Accounting may choose a curriculum that prepares them for
professional examinations which are part of the certification procedures that lead to designations as a
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) or Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.). Students may sit for the
CPA exam in New Jersey with 150 credit hours completed. This requirement can be satisfied through
Centenary’s graduate programs.
The baccalaureate program in Business Administration is designed to provide the student with a
background of basic principles of efficient and effective business administration. The Finance
concentration is designed to educate students interested in careers in finance, investment and management
analysis, and banking. Students concentrating in Finance will be prepared to work in budgeting, financial
analysis, loan, and business analysis and investing. The Management concentration is designed as an
integrative interdisciplinary program, and it prepares the students for a range of career positions in
business. The program provides the basic skills needed to meet the requirements of most entry-level, non-
specialist, professional positions. The concentration in Marketing is designed to prepare students for
successful careers in the marketing field through exposure to the theory and application of effective,
modern marketing techniques. The program deliberately builds a multi-disciplinary experience to allow
the student to investigate and pursue specific interests. The concentration in Sports Management is
designed to prepare students for a variety of career positions in business, with an orientation toward
sports industries. The Sports Management concentration has a strong emphasis in management and
marketing for the sports industry.
Additional Programs:
Students In Free Enterprise – SIFE
Centenary College is a member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), an international, non-profit
educational organization that works with business and higher education to provide college students with
leadership experiences. SIFE Team members establish and conduct a variety of community outreach
programs that teach others how market economics and businesses operate. While the Centenary SIFE
program is conducted under the auspices of the Business Department, SIFE activities are open to students
in all disciplines. This rewarding activity provides college students valuable business experience and
networking opportunities that facilitate the successful start of careers. The mission of Centenary College
SIFE is to marshal the resources of the entire Centenary community in order to form partnerships to bring
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innovative free enterprise education projects to SIFE’s target audiences, while developing the skills
necessary for the students’ future careers. The Team led and implemented projects are described in
presentations by Centenary SIFE team members at SIFE Regional, National, and International competitions.
In past competitions, Centenary SIFE was named the East Regional Exposition Champion in 1994, 1995,
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Additionally, Centenary SIFE
teams have participated in National and International level SIFE competitions.
The Business Administration Minor is designed for non-business majors with a minimum GPA of 2.000.
To successfully complete the Minor, students must complete all of the required courses with a grade point
average of 2.000 or better. Areas of emphasis will be stated on student’s degree.
All Business Minor students will take:
Credits
BUS1001 Integrated Business Perspectives 4
ECO1001 Economic 4
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Management Emphasis
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
And one of the following courses:
BUS 3120 Human Resources Management
BUS 3130 Individual and Team Management 4
BUS 3110 Operations Management
Total credits: 20
Marketing Emphasis
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
And 2 of the 3 following courses:
BUS 3410 Marketing Research
BUS 4410 Sales and Sales Management 8
BUS 4420 Advertising Management and Integrated
Communication
Total credits: 20
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B.S. IN ACCOUNTING
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations 4
CAT. III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
CAT IV BUS 1050: Social Responsibility in Business 4
ECO 1001 Economics 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
CAT. V Laboratory Science 4
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUS 2020 Management Information Systems 4
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance 4
CAT. III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
ACC 3201 Cost Accounting 4
ACC 3301 Intermediate Accounting I 4
BUS 3020 Business Statistics 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
ACC 3302 Intermediate Accounting II 4
ACC 3401 Federal Income Taxation 4
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ACC 4201 Advanced Accounting 4
BUS 3010 Business Law 4
BUS ____ Business Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
ACC 4301 Auditing 4
BUS 4010 Business Strategy 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: FINANCE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
CAT IV BUS 1050: Social Responsibility in Business 4
ECO 1001 Economics 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUS 2020 Management Information Systems 4
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
BUS 3010 Business Law 4
BUS 3020 Business Statistics 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel; Phil; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
BUS 3310 Monetary Institutions 4
BUS 3320 Financial Management 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BUS 3330 Investment Analysis 4
BUS 4310 Financial Research and Analysis 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BUS 4010 Business Strategy 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
CAT IV BUS 1050: Social Responsibility in Business 4
ECO 1001 Economics 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUS 2020 Management Information Systems 4
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
BUS 3010 Business Law 4
BUS 3020 Business Statistics 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
BUS 3130 Individual and Team Management 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BUS 3110 Operations Management 4
BUS ____ Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BUS 3120 Human Resources Management 4
BUS 4010 Business Strategy 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MARKETING
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
CAT IV BUS 1050: Social Responsibility in Business 4
ECO 1001 Economics 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUS 2020 Management Information Systems 4
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
BUS 3010 Business Law 4
BUS 3020 Business Statistics 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
BUS 3410 Marketing Research 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BUS 4410 Sales and Sales Management 4
BUS ____ Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BUS 4010 Business Strategy 4
BUS 4420 Advertising Management and Integrated Marketing Comm. 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: SPORTS MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management 4
CAT IV BUS 1050: Social Responsibility in Business 4
ECO 1001 Economics 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUS 2020 Management Information Systems 4
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
BUS 3010 Business Law 4
BUS 3020 Business Statistics 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior 4
BUS 3540 Sport Marketing 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BUS 4210 Event Administration 4
BUS ____ Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BUS 4010 Business Strategy 4
BUS 4220 Leadership and Problem-Solving in Sports 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Carl N. Wallnau, Department Chair, Associate Professor Theatre Arts, and Director of Centenary
Performing Arts Guild
Gary Caal, Associate Professor of Art and Design
Stephen Davis, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
Virginia Elsasser, Associate Professor of Fashion, Director of the Honors Program
Deborah Lev, Associate Professor of Communication
Jon Lewis, Studio Operations Manager, CCTV
Leah Antolini Lid, Assistant Professor of Dance
Kristen McKitish, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising
Matthew Mendres, Assistant Professor of Communication
Barbara Pohl, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
Julia Sharp, Instructor of Fashion
Dave Smith, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts & Technical Director, Lackland Center
Hyo-Chong Yoo, Associate Professor of Art and Design, Associate Director of International Programs
Carol Yoshimine, Professor of Fine Arts
The Communication, Theatre, Graphic Art and Professional Design Department offers its students a
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Theatre Arts, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in
Art and Design, Fashion, and Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts.
The Art and Design major offers its students a strong hands-on foundation in fine arts, graphic arts
technology, and liberal arts. Individual creativity is stressed and encouraged. The program prepares
students for graduate and career related study in fine and applied arts, in such areas as painting,
printmaking, illustration, computer graphics, photography, and museum/gallery practices. Because of the
College's premiere location, students are introduced to the artistic and cultural centers of NYC and
Philadelphia. Accordingly frequent trips to museums, galleries, and professional societies are a natural
part of the curriculum. Students seeking admission as freshmen and transfers must submit a portfolio of
their work demonstrating foundation skills in drawing, color, and design. Ideally, the art portfolio should
include between 1-20 pieces of original, quality artwork. Students may submit slides or CD's of their work
or they may choose to present their portfolio during a personal interview with an art department faculty
member. During the senior year, candidates for the B.F.A. are required to complete a comprehensive senior
project. This project usually takes the form of a one-person exhibition in the college gallery. Students must
demonstrate artistic competency in 3 mediums, write a thesis statement, and learn the aesthetic, technical,
and business aspects of gallery installation.
The Communication major offers its students a strong foundation in print journalism, film, and broadcast
media. The curriculum provides for three concentrations – Film Studies, Print Journalism or Radio/TV --
from which majors may choose one, according to greatest interest and ability, while the required list of
courses stresses training in the journalistic tradition as well as hands-on experience through the College-
owned radio station WNTI, HS TV Channel 23 (Centenary College Television), and the production of the
College-sponsored newspaper, The Quill and College yearbook, The Hack. Students study media history and
regulation and examine media's impact on society. The program also explores nonfiction free-lance writing
opportunities, advanced theories and methods in mass media, journalistic ethics, media law, and
advertising, as well as critical study of film. The Communication program prepares students for graduate
programs in journalism and related studies, and a multitude of careers in print and broadcast media, film,
public relations, and corporate communication.
The Fashion degree program contributes to the overall Communication and Fine Arts Department mission
by offering career preparation in apparel design and merchandising. Fashion design students are exposed
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to the processes and procedures to create well designed functional apparel within the consumer driven
context of the global fashion industry. Merchandising students will be exposed to the processes and
procedures to merchandise apparel and related goods such as home furnishings and accessories. All
students will be exposed to Gerber Technology computer aided design software. Students enrolled in the
Fashion program will take many courses that develop their creativity, marketing sense, and technical skills.
The Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts major is a comprehensive program designed to educate
students interested in creating digital art, in various mediums, intended for print, the Internet, video, and
film. The program is designed to serve students interested in digital design and multi-media arts. The
program educates students in preparation for the growing careers in digital media. Students are prepared
to create and manipulate art intended for print, the Internet, video, and film. The program is firmly rooted
into a traditional fine art curriculum requiring students to take courses in drawing, painting, printmaking,
art history, and photography.
The Theatre Arts major offers its students a comprehensive, process centered curriculum in the study of
theatre. Students may pursue concentrations in Dramatic Arts, Dance, Technical Theatre and Design, and
Theatre Management. The College's proximity to New York City and the existence of an equity theatre in
residence offers students a unique opportunity to develop skills in a professional atmosphere. Students
have the opportunity to explore theatre as an academic discipline and participate in acting, technical
theatre and theatre production activities through the Centenary Stage Company, join the Equity
Membership Candidate program, and earn credits toward acceptance into the Actors Equity Association,
the professional union of actors. A minor is also available in Theatre Arts for interested students in other
programs.
Communication and Fine Arts Minors
Art and Design Minor
History of Art (Art 2001) or History of Modern Art (Art 2002)
Two-Dimensional Design (Art 1003)
Drawing I (Art 1005) or Drawing II (Art 1006)
Any one Painting Course from the following selection: Painting I (Art 2013), Painting II (Art 2014),
Advanced Painting I (Art 3013), or Advanced Painting II (Art 3014)
Any one Printmaking Course from the following selection: Printmaking I (Art 3010), Printmaking II
(Art 3011) or Monotype (Art 3021)
Graphic Design I (DES 2016) or Graphic Design II (DES 2017)
Communication Minor
Mass Media (COM 1011)
Interpersonal Communication COM 2000)
Intro to Journalism (COM 2011)
Mass Communication Law & Ethics (COM 3005)
Select one or more from the remaining appropriate courses from the major
Dance Minor (20 Credits including)
8 credits in technique classes
o Ballet
o Jazz
o Modern
o Theatre Dance
o Movement
Choreography
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Dance Appreciation
One general Theatre course
NOTE: Technical and Performance Practicum may be fulfilled by Dance Makers.
Fashion Minor
Introduction to the Fashion Industry (FAS 1001)
Apparel Construction I (FAS 1000)
Design Studio I (FAS 2010)
Textile Science (FAS 2011)
Retailing (FAS 3001)
Graphic Design and Multimedia Minor This minor will include the following courses, for a total of 24
credits:
Drawing I (ART 1005)
Visual Literacy (DES 1007)
Graphic Design I (DES 2016) – Prerequisite: DES 1007
Typography (DES 2008) – Prerequisite: DES 2016
Graphic Design II (DES 2017) – Prerequisite: DES 2008
History of Graphic Design (DES 2007) – Prerequisite: DES 1007 and 2016
Theatre Minor: A Theatre Minor consists of five courses (20 credits) with a minimum of two practicum.
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B.F.A. IN ART AND DESIGN
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design 4
ART 1005 Drawing I 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ART 1006 Drawing II 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: History of Art (ART2001)
or History of Modern Art (ART2002) 4
DES 2016 Graphic Design I 4
ART 2011 Life Drawing and Anatomy 4
ART 2013 Painting I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
ART 2014 Painting II 4
DES 2017 Graphic Design II 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
ART 3010 Printmaking I 4
ART 3013 Advanced Painting I 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
ART 3011 Printmaking II 4
ART 3014 Advanced Painting II 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ART 3008 Photography I 4
ART 4003 Senior Thesis Exhibition Project I 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
ART 3009 Photography II
Or 4
DES 4012 Digital Photography
ART 4004 Senior Thesis Exhibition Project II 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN COMMUNICATION: FILM STUDIES
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Nota bene: Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Communication major, must complete 16 credits in
Communication courses at Centenary College, including COM4018 Senior Project.
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
COM 1011 Mass Media 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
COM 1014 Film Appreciation 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; West Civ.; LAS 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
COM 2111 Global Cinema 4
COM 2040 Great Directors 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT. IV Democratic Citizenship 4
CAT. VI Global Citizen: 4
COM 2000 Interpersonal Communication 4
COM 2030 Film and Philosophy 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
COM 2041 Documentary and Independent Film 4
COM 3005 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
COM 3041 Art Film/Video
Or 4
COM ____ Internship or Major-Related Elective
COM 3014 Photojournalism 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
COM 3042 Digital Filmmaking 4
ENG 2091 Literature to Film 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
COM 4018 Senior Communication Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Suggested Electives: COM1003, COM1004 (both of which can be repeated for credit), COM2013, COM3011, COM3018,
or an English course at the 2000 or above level.
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B.A. IN COMMUNICATION: PRINT JOURNALISM
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Nota bene: Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Communication major, must complete 16 credits in
Communication courses at Centenary College, including COM4018 Senior Project.
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
COM 1011 Mass Media 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
COM 1014 Film Appreciation 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
COM 2011 Introduction to Journalism 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT IV Democratic Citizenship 4
COM 1003 The Quill
Or 2
COM 1004 The Hack
COM 2000 Interpersonal Communication 4
COM 2001 Public Speaking 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
COM 3005 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
COM 3011 Media Copywriting 4
COM 3014 Photojournalism 4
COM ____ Internship or Major-Related Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
COM 3013 Non-Fiction Freelance Writing and Editing 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
COM 3018 Writing for Public Relations 4
COM 4018 Senior Communication Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Note: COM1003 and COM1004 can be repeated for credit
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B.A. IN COMMUNICATION: RADIO/TELEVISION
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Nota bene: Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Communication major, must complete 16 credits in
Communication courses at Centenary College, including COM4018 Senior Project.
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
COM 1011 Mass Media 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
COM 1014 Film Appreciation 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
COM 1015 Introduction to Studio Operations 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT VI Global Citizen: 4
COM 1013 Audio Production
Or 4
COM 2008 Television Production
COM 2000 Interpersonal Communication 4
COM 2001 Public Speaking 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
COM 2011 Introduction to Journalism 4
COM 2005 Advanced Audio Production
Or 4
COM 3025 Advanced Television Production
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
COM 3005 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 4
COM 3011 Media Copywriting (or COM 2013: Media Design in the Fall) 4
COM 3014 Photojournalism 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
COM 4018 Senior Communication Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
COM ____ Communication Internship or Major-Related Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Suggested Electives: COM1003, COM1004 (both of which can be repeated for credit), COM2013, COM3011, COM3018,
or an English course at the 2000 or above level.
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AA IN FASHION
RECOMMENDEDTWO-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
FAS 1000 Apparel Construction 4
FAS 1001 Introduction to the Fashion Industry 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design
Or 4
ART 1005 Drawing I
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global: Social Responsibility in the Global Fashion Ind. (FAS1010) 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT IV Social/Behavioral Science 4
CAT V Textile Science (FAS2011) 4
FAS 3005 History of Costume 4
FAS 2010 Design Studio I – Flat Pattern 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Art Appreciation (ART1001) 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
FAS Elective Fashion Elective 4
FAS Elective Fashion Elective 4
Total Credits 64
77
B.F.A. IN FASHION: FASHION DESIGN
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
FAS 1000 Apparel Construction 4
FAS 1001 Introduction to the Fashion Industry 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design 4
CAT VI Global: Social Responsibility in the Global Fashion Ind. (FAS1010) 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
FAS 2000 Advanced Apparel Construction 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Science 4
FAS 2011 Textile Science (CAT. V Core) 4
FAS 2010 Design Studio I – Flat Pattern 4
FAS 3005 History of Costume 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CATIII Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Art Appreciation (ART1001) 4
FAS 1008 Fashion Sketching 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
DES 2016 Graphic Design I 4
FAS 3001 Retailing 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
FAS 3004 Textile Performance 4
FAS 3010 Design Studio II - Draping 4
FAS 3020 Computer Applications 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
FAS 4010 Design Studio III – Advanced Problems in Fashion 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
FAS 4005 Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing 4
FAS 4012 Design Studio IV – Portfolio Development 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.F.A. IN FASHION: FASHION MERCHANDISING
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
FAS 1000 Apparel Construction 4
FAS 1001 Introduction to the Fashion Industry 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Science 4
CAT VI Global: Social Responsibility in the Global Fashion Ind. (FAS1010) 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
FAS 2010 Design Studio I – Flat Pattern 4
FAS 2011 Textile Science (CAT. V Core) 4
FAS 3005 History of Costume 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CATIII Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CATIII Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
FAS 2009 Fashion Coordination and Promotion 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
DES 2016 Graphic Design I 4
FAS 3001 Retailing 4
FAS 3003 Visual Merchandising 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
FAS 3004 Textile Performance 4
FAS 3008 Consumer Goods for the Home 4
FAS 3015 Fashion Graphics 2
FAS 3020 Computer Applications 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
FAS 4001 Fashion Buying 4
FAS 4014 Fashion Merchandising: Portfolio Development 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 2
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
FAS 3012 Visual Retailing 2
FAS 4005 Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
79
B.F.A. IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTI-MEDIA ARTS
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
ART 1005 Drawing I 4
DES 1007 Introduction to Computer Graphics 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design 4
BUS 1001 Integrated Business Perspectives 4
DES 2016 Graphic Design I 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: History of Art (ART2001) 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
DES 2007 History of Graphic Design 4
DES 2008 Typography 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
ART 1006 Drawing II 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
DES 2017 Graphic Design II 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
DES 3002 Digital Illustration 4
DES 3005 Web Design I 4
DES 3007 Computer Animation for Multi-Media and Video 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
DES 3006 Web Design II 4
DES 3008 3-D Computer Graphics 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
DES 4007 Senior Project in Visual Communication I 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
DES 4008 Senior Project in Visual Communication II 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
80
B.A. IN THEATRE ARTS: ACTING
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
THA 1009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 1015 Movement for Actors 2
THA 1050 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Theatre Appreciation (THA1001) 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2020 Voice and Speech 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 1016/2015 Movement for Actors or Dance for Theatre* 2
THA 2009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 2045/2046 Stage Management or Introduction to Directing 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2001/2002 Theatre History I or Theatre History II 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Shakespeare (ENG4010) 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2045/2046 Stage Management or Introduction to Directing 4
THA 3009 Acting Workshop 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 3015 Advanced Dance/Movement for Theatre 2
THA 3025/3026 Set Design for the Theatre or Lighting Design for Theatre 4
THA ____ Theatre Designated Elective 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 4001 Thesis Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA ____ Theatre Designated Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Transfer students must complete 20 credits in Theatre courses including Senior Project and two practicum in order to graduate.
*THA 2015 Dance for Theatre is offered in the spring semester.
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B.A. IN THEATRE ARTS: COSTUME DESIGN
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
FAS 1000 Apparel Construction I 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
THA 1009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 1015 Movement for Actors 2
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Theatre Appreciation (THA1001) 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 1050 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ART 1002 Two-Dimensional Design
Or 4
ART 1007 Drawing I for Fashion Students
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
FAS 2010 Design Studio I – Flat Pattern 4
FAS 3005 History of Costume 4
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
FAS 2011 Textile Science 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2001/2002 Theatre History I or Theatre History II 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
FAS 3010 Design Studio II – Draping 4
THA1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 3024 Theatre Costume Design and Production 4
THA 3025 Set Design for the Theatre
Or 4
THA 3026 Lighting Design for Theatre
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ENG 4010 Shakespeare (CAT III Core) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
THA 4001 Thesis Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Note: "Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Theatre major, must complete 16 credits in Theatre courses at Centenary, including Senior
project"
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B.A. IN THEATRE ARTS: DANCE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Theatre Appreciation (THA1001) 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
THA 1009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 1015 Movement for Actors 2
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
THA1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 1050 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
THA 1002 Dance Appreciation 4
THA 1005 Modern Dance 2
THA 1017 Ballet I 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
THA 1008 Ballet II 2
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2015 Dance for Theatre 2
THA ____ Theatre Elective (Recommended: Acting Workshop) 2
YEAR 3 (FALL)
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 1017 Jazz I 2
THA 1020 Tap 2
THA 3001 Kinesthesiology 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
THA 1027 Ethnic Dance 2
THA 3026 Lighting Design for Theatre 4
THA 3015 Advanced Dance for Theatre 2
THA 3047 Choreography 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 4001 Thesis Project 4
THA ____ Theatre Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA ____ Theatre Elective 1
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Note: Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Theatre major, must complete 16 credits in Theatre courses at
Centenary, including the Senior Project.
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B.A. IN THEATRE ARTS: MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
THA 1009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 1015 Movement for Actors 2
THA 1050 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Theatre Appreciation (THA1001) 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
THA 2020 Voice and Speech 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
BUS 1001 Integrated Business Perspectives 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
THA 1011/1013 Technical Practicum or Office Practicum 1
THA 2045/2046 Stage Management or Directing 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
THA 1011/1013 Technical Practicum or Office Practicum 1
THA 2001/2002 Theatre History I or Theatre History II 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
COM 3018 Writing for Public Relations 4
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
THA 1011/1013 Technical Practicum or Office Practicum 1
THA 2045/2046 Stage Management or Directing 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
COM 1015 Introduction to Studio Operations – Radio/TV 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 3025/3026 Set Design for the Theatre or Lighting Design for the Theatre 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
THA 1011/1013 Technical Practicum or Office Practicum 1
THA 4001 Thesis Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 1
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 1013 Office Practicum 1
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Note: “Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Theatre major, must complete 18 credits in Theatre courses at
Centenary, including Senior project”
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B.A. IN THEATRE ARTS: TECHNICAL THEATRE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
THA 1009 Acting Workshop 2
THA 1015 Movement for Actors 2
THA 1050 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Theatre Appreciation (THA1001) 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2020 Voice and Speech 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
ART 1005 Drawing I 4
CAT. V Laboratory Science 4
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 2045/46 Stage Management or Directing 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT. III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT. VI Global Citizenship 4
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 2001/2002 Theatre History I or Theatre History II 4
THA 3025/3026 Set Design for the Theatre or Lighting Design for the Theatre 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
FAS 3005 History of Costume 4
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 2045/2046 Stage Management or Directing 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 3025/3026 Set Design for the Theatre or Lighting Design for the Theatre 4
THA ____ Theatre Designated Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
THA 1011/1012 Technical Practicum or Performance Practicum 1
THA 4001 Thesis Project 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
THA 1011 Technical Practicum 1
THA 1012 Performance Practicum 1
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
Note: "Transfer students, in order to graduate as a Theatre major, must complete 18 credits in Theatre courses at Centenary, including Senior
project"
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Sandra Genduso, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Education
Emily Anderson, Assistant Professor of Education
Robert Cavo, Assistant Professor of Education and Graduate Director for Education
Frances Congdon, Assistant Professor of Education
Linda Schwartz Green, Associate Professor of Education, Director of Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Certification, Graduate Director for Special Education
Gary Friedland, Assistant Professor of Education
Eric Nixon, Assistant Professor of Education
Marianne Pratschler, Associate Professor of Education
Simon Saba, Assistant Professor of Online Education
The Education Department offers courses leading to certification in Elementary Education (K-5), Teacher of
Biology (K-12), Teacher of English (K-12), Teacher of Mathematics (K-12), Teacher of Social Studies (K-12),
and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Undergraduate students in any of these certification programs
are majors in Biology, English, History (Social Studies), Mathematics, Psychology and Sociology, and receive
the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Qualified post-baccalaureate students, whose
undergraduate majors were in liberal arts and graduated with a 2.75 or higher GPA, are eligible for
admission to programs leading to certification based on the degree that they earned. All certificate
programs are accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education and the National Association of State
Directors of Teacher Education. To be certified in New Jersey, a student must be a citizen or sign a
document that they intend to become a citizen within five years. The student must sign allegiance to the
United States for the certification papers to be sent to the state department. Students also must pass the
Praxis II Exam in their appropriate area. The Praxis II is administered independent from Centenary College.
It must be taken and passed to gain admission into EDU 4050, Student Teaching.
Students must apply for admission to the Education Department in addition to admission to the College.
Admission to the department includes achievement of minimally a 2.75 cumulative GPA, two supportive
letters of reference, an interview with department faculty, completion of EDU2001 and EDU2002 with a
grade of B- or better. In order to remain in the Education Department, students must maintain a 2.75
cumulative GPA and receive a B- in all Education courses. There is one semester of probation if the
student's GPA falls below 2.75 before being dismissed from the department roster.
Student Teaching (EDU4050) is full-time status and carries full-time tuition. If a student is considering dual
certification in a high school subject-specific area and elementary education, one extra course is required. If
a student wants dual certification with Teacher of Students with Disabilities, several extra courses are
required dependent upon the student's original major. In order to meet the requirements for Teacher of
Students with Disabilities, students must also fulfill the requirements for Elementary or Secondary
Education Certification. Only two courses in Education are permitted each semester; courses for Teacher of
Students with Disabilities may be additional. Students must remember to register one full semester before
planning on taking either Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes or Student Teaching (EDU3080 and
EDU4050).
The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU
4024 and EDU 4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that
Student Teaching and the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last
semester.
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B.S. IN BIOLOGY/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1180 Algebraic Modeling
OR 4
MTH1401 Pre-calculus I
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I 4
EDU 2003 Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elem. Classrooms 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil; World Civ.; LAS 4
(HIS1003 or HIS1004 recommended)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II 4
EDU 3053 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education 4
YEAR 3 (FALL
CAT V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
BIO 2150 Animal Anatomy 4
BIO 3100 Genetics 4
EDP3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior 4
BIO 3500 Microbiology 4
EDU 3052 Elementary Teaching Methodology 4
EDU3031 Special Ed: Learners Perspective 4
SOC 2004 School, Family and Community 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BIO 3150 Biochemistry 4
BIO 4000 Ecology 4
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
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B.S. IN BIOLOGY/TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (K-12)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
MTH 1180 Algebraic Modeling
OR 4
MTH1401 Pre-calculus I
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(HIS1003 or HIS1004 recommended)
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I 4
EDU 2004 Curriculum Design: Teaching in the Content Areas 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II 4
EDU 3054 Foundations of Literacy in the Content Areas 4
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
BIO 2150 Animal Anatomy 4
BIO 3100 Genetics 4
EDP 3013 Psych of High and Low Inc. Exception. 4
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior 4
BIO 3500 Microbiology 4
EDU 3058 Biology Curriculum and Instruction 4
EDU 3031 Special Education: Learner’s Perspective 4 _______
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BIO 3150 Biochemistry 4
BIO 4000 Ecology 4
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
88
B.A. IN ENGLISH/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS (World Civ. Rec.) 4
(HIS1003 or HIS1004 recommended)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001, MUS1001, or THA1001)
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
EDU2003 Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms 4
ENG2014 American Literature Survey 4
ENG2019 Classical Literature 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
EDP2001 Pre-School & School-Age Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU3053 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education 4
ENG2020 The Bible As Literature 4
ENG ____ English Elective 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship (HIS2001, HIS2002, HIS3010 Recommended) 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature (ENG3003 Recommended) 4
EDP3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
EDU3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
ENG2017 British Literature I 4
ENG2025 Ethnic American Literature
Or
ENG2028 Non-Western World Literature 4
Or
ENG2029 Modern European Literature
YEAR 3 (Spring)
CAT. VI Global Citizenship (HIS2005 Recommended) 4
EDU 3052 Elementary Teaching Methods 4
ENG 2018 British Literature II 4
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World 4
EDU3031 Sped Ed: Learner’s Perspective 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar 4
ENG _____ English Elective 4
Year 4 (Spring)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
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B.A. IN ENGLISH/TEACHER OF ENGLISH (K-12)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(HIS1003 or HIS1004 recommended)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education AFC1001 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001, MUS1001, or THA1001)
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
EDU 2004 Curriculum Design: Teaching in the Content Areas 4
ENG 2014 American Literature Survey 4
ENG 2019 Classical Literature 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU 3054 Literacy in the Content Areas 4
ENG 2020 The Bible As Literature 4
ENG ____ English Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
EDU 3056 English Curriculum and Instruction 4
CAT. VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ENG 2017 British Literature I 4
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature
Or
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature 4
Or
ENG 2029 Modern European Literature
YEAR 3 (Spring)
CAT. VI Global Citizenship 4
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU 3031 Special Education: Learner’s Perspective 4
ENG 2018 British Literature II 4
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar 4
ENG ____ English Elective 4
YEAR 4 (Spring)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
90
B.A. IN HISTORY/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
HIS 1001 Western Civilization I 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
HIS 1002 Western Civilization II 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EDU 2003 Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elem. Classrooms 4
HIS 2001 American Civilization I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Age Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU 3053 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education 4
HIS 2002 American Civilization II 4
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
HIS 2005 World Geography 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
SOC 2004 School, Family and Community 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: World Religions or Philosophy 4
EDU 3052 Elementary Education Methodology 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
EDU3031 Special Ed: Learners Perspective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 132
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
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B.A. IN HISTORY/TEACHER OF SOCIAL STUDIES (K-12)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
HIS 1001 Western Civilization I 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
HIS 1002 Western Civilization II 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
EDU 2004 Curriculum Design: Teaching in the Content Areas 4 _______
HIS 2001 American Civilization I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU 3054 Literacy in the Content Areas 4
HIS 2002 American Civilization II 4
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
EDU 3059 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction 4
HIS 2005 World Geography 4
SOC 2004 School, Family and Community 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: World Religions or Philosophy 4
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4 _______
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4 _______
HIS ____ History Elective 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
HIS ____ History Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 132
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
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B.A. IN LIBERAL ARTS/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5) /MIDDLE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT (5-8)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Art 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
ENG1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
MTH1250 Geometry 4
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
ENG1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4
CAT V Science: Earth Science (PSC1400) 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: HIS1003 World Civ. I or HIS1004 World Civ. II 4
MTH1180 Algebraic Modeling 4
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
EDU2003 Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO1105 Human Nutrition and Performance 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship World Geography (HIS2005) 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship Amer Soc/Pol/Econ Systems (HIS2006) 4
EDP2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Yrs) 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature – ENG3003 4
EDU3041 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education 4
EDP3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
HIS2001 or 2002 American Civilization I or American Civilization II 4
HIS3010 History of New Jersey 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BIO1110 Principles of Environmental Science
Or 4
CHM1050 Basic Chemistry
EDU3052 Elementary Teaching Methodology: Mathematics in the Elementary
Classroom 4
ENG2012 Advanced Composition
Or
ENG2014 American Literature Survey 4
Or
ENG3004 The Short Story
EDU3031 Special Ed: The Learner’s Perspective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EDU3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
MTH1501 Statistics I 4
PSC1025 Astronomy
Or 4
PSC1500 Physical Science
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EDU4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 128
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
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B.S. IN MATHEMATICS/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-5)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I OR Science Elective 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
SOC2004 School, Family and Community 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
EDU 2003 Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(Logic Recommended)
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU 3053 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education 4
MTH 2152 Calculus II 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
MTH 3161 Calculus III 4
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: English Literature 4
EDU3031 Special Ed: Learners Perspective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
EDU 3052 Elementary Teaching Methodology 4
MTH 3162 Calculus IV 4
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 4
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics & Nat. Science 4
BIO, PSC, CHM Related Major Requirement or CAT. VI Global Citizenship 4
Year 4 (Fall)
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
Year 4 (Spring)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
Note: LOGIC(Category III) is recommended for the math major. MTH Electives/Math Choices 1of 3 above 3000 level.
MTH1401 is not required for the major but may be required as a prerequisite for MTH1402. In that case the total
credits for the Math Major is 140 CR,
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B.S. IN MATHEMATICS/TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS (K-12)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
(ART1001 or MUS1001)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
EDU2000 Foundations of Education 4
SOC2004 School, Family & Community 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
EDU 2004 Curriculum Design: Teaching in the Content Areas 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(Logic recommended)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: English Literature 4
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 Years) 4
EDU 3054 Literacy in the Content Areas 4
MTH 2152 Calculus II 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
CAT V Science Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
EDU 3057 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction 4
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality 4
MTH 3161 Calculus III 4
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
EDU3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4
MTH 3162 Calculus IV 4
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 4
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics 4
EDU3031 Special Ed: Learners Perspective 4
Year 4 (Fall)
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
Related Major Requirement (BIO, PSC, CHM) 4
Year 4 (Spring)
EDU 4024 Applications in Literacy 2
EDU 4050 Student Teaching 10
Total Credits 136
Note: The Education Department’s policies allow for one discipline course to be taken concurrently with EDU4024
and EDU4050, but the Department prefers that students plan their academic programs so that Student Teaching and
the Applications in Literacy are the only courses they register for during their last semester. In order to avoid 20-
credit semesters, CAT. III and CAT VI courses can be taken in summers prior to Year Three and Year Four.
Note: LOGIC(Category III) is recommended for the math major. MTH Electives/Math Choices 1of 3 above 3000 level.
MTH1401 is not required for the major but may be required as a prerequisite for MTH1402. In that case the total
credits for the Math Major is 140 CR,
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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification
Available to those students seeking a Bachelor’s degree and completing requirements in another field of
certification (major), or post-baccalaureate students who are completing requirements for general
education certification (elementary, middle, or high school) concurrently. For undergraduate and post-
baccalaureate candidates who are currently seeking initial certification
EDU 3000 Assistive Technology
Prerequisite: completion of EDP 3013, EDU 2000, EDU 3031 – or –
EDU 3031 taken concurrently 1 credit
EDU 3031 Special Education: A Learner’s Perspective 4 credits
Prerequisite: completion of EDU 2001, EDU 2002 and EDP 3013
EDU 3033 Language Development, Communication and Literacy in
Special Education 4 credits
Prerequisite: completion of EDU 3041 or EDU 3043, EDP 3013
EDU 3034 Special Education Methods and Materials 4 credits
Prerequisite: completion of EDP 3013, EDU
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior 4 credits
Prerequisite: completion of EDU 2001, EDU 2002 and admission
to the Education Department and completion of EDP 3013
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionalities 4 credits
Prerequisite: PSY 1050
Students may take no more than eight credits of special education courses in any Fall or Spring semester,
and no more than four credits of these courses in either of the two Summer semesters.
New Jersey State Teaching Certification: Post Baccalaureate Program
The Post Baccalaureate program at Centenary College is designed with the specific goal of assisting the
adult students in obtaining his/her New Jersey State Teaching Certification. Through a detailed analysis of
the student’s transcripts, Centenary College is able to establish a course curriculum that will assist the
student in obtaining his/her certification. The number of credits required is dependent on a student’s
previous college experience and the certification level he/she is seeking.
All teaching licenses require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or
university. All credits must appear on a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university
transcript. New Jersey further requires that “candidates for certification achieve a cumulative GPA of at
least 2.75 in a baccalaureate degree program . . . or a State-approved post-baccalaureate certification
program. . . .” Students in the Centenary teaching certification program must have a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.75 in their Centenary course work and must have successfully passed their respective
PRAXIS II exam to be eligible to register for the Student Teaching component.
General College Admission Requirements:
Completed Undergraduate Application
Bachelor’s Degree
Original copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Copy of High School Diploma
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
Education Department’s Admission Requirements:
Successful completion of EDU2000 and either EDU2003 or EDU2004 with grades of “B-“ or
higher.
Completed application to the Education Department and the successful completion of a
departmental interview.
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Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75, combining the work completed at Centenary
College and the work completed at all previous colleges/universities.
Program Requirements:
The Post Baccalaureate program consists of all of the requirements mandated by the State of New Jersey
Education Department. The time frame for completion of the certification program is minimally two years,
but may be extended depending on the rate at which the student completes courses and how many credits
are required for completion of the respective certification program.
K – 5 Certification (Elementary Education)
“For certification as an elementary school teacher, completion of a major in the liberal arts,
sciences, or a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits is required. A ‘Liberal arts major’ means any
college major such as philosophy, history, literature, sociology, science, mathematics, or world
language that is intended primarily to provide general knowledge and to develop an individual’s
general intellectual capacities to reason and evaluate, as opposed to professional or vocational
skills. The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the subject matter is
based on professional and content standards found in the NJ Licensing Code. Centenary College
further requires that students have 15 credits in a specific discipline from within the 60 liberal arts
credits.”
5 – 8 Middle School Endorsement
The Middle School Endorsement (grades 5-8) can be earned only in conjunction with the
Elementary Education certification and cannot be obtained on its own. “Current regulations for
certification require that applicants complete a minimum of 15 credits in the subject area that you
want to be certified in.” Centenary College offers certification in English, History, Mathematics, and
Science under this code. Special conditions may apply and these will be discussed with each
student on an individual basis.
K – 12 Certification (Secondary Education)
The State of New Jersey mandates that all secondary teachers, defined as grades 6 – 12, be “Highly
Qualified” in one of the State’s core disciplines or in their certification area in order to be licensed.
This outcome is fulfilled by mandating that every candidate for secondary teaching certification be
required to “complete a minimum of 30 credits in a coherent sequence in the subject field of
[licensing]. A coherent sequence requires that at least 12 credits are completed at the advanced
level of study (junior, senior or graduate level). . . . Courses in pedagogy/education are not
accepted towards the subject matter preparation. The final determination as to which courses will
be counted towards the . . . subject matter is based on professional and content standards found in
the NJ Licensing Code. All credits must appear on a regionally accredited 2 OR 4 year
college/university transcript.”
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At Centenary College, the discipline emphasis choices available to
the post-baccalaureate student are: Biology, English, Mathematics, or History (Social Studies).
These courses may come from the student’s earned Bachelor’s Degree. An analysis of all transcripts
will allow an advisor to inform the student if any credits remain to be satisfied in this category.
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Within the 30 credits, candidates for the Teacher of Social Studies certification must complete a minimum of 15 semester
hour credits in history to include a minimum of one course in American History and one course in World History. . .
.” The State of New Jersey defines the field of social studies to include American history, European history, world history,
government, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, and economics.
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Note: The quotations in the paragraphs above were taken directly from the State of New Jersey Certificate Endorsements and Codes
found at: http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-
bin/education/license/endorsement.pl?string=Instructional%20Certificates&maxhits=1000&field=1&type=teach
Educational Psychology Courses – 8 credits
These courses are specific to the level of certification the student is working towards. One is exclusive to
Centenary College and must be taken at our institution.
EDP 2001 – Pre-School and School-Aged Development (3-18 years)*
EDP 3013 - Psychology of Low and High Incidence Exceptionality (This course is exclusive and must
be taken at Centenary College.)
Sociology Course – 4 credits
This course is an essential part of the Education Department’s State Department of Education approved
teacher certification programs and the TEAC accreditation recognition. This course is exclusive to and
must be taken at Centenary College.
SOC 2004 - School, Family and Community Life
Teaching certification courses – 40 credits
These courses are specific to the level of certification the student is working towards. A practicum course
and 10 credits of student teaching are a requirement of the program regardless of certification level.
EDU 2000 – Foundations of Education
EDU 2003 – Curriculum Design: Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms**
Or
EDU 2004 – Curriculum Design: Teaching in the Content Area***
EDU 3031 - Special Education: A Learner’s Perspective
EDU 3038 – Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior
EDU 3041 – Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education**
Or
EDU 3043 – Literacy in the Content Areas***
EDU 3052 – Elementary Teaching Methods**
Or
EDU 305_ – Program Specific Curriculum & Instruction***
EDU 3080 – Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes
EDU 4024 – Applications in Literacy
EDU 4050 – Student Teaching
*Students interested in K-5 certification may substitute a course in Child Psychology for this requirement.
Students interested in K-12 certification may substitute a course in Adolescent Psychology for this
requirement. Students interested in the Middle School Endorsement, which is earned in conjunction with
the K-5 certification, must have both Child Psychology and Adolescent Psychology courses to meet this
requirement.
**Elementary Certification K-5
***Secondary Certification K-12
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ENGLISH & FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
Christopher Adamo, Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, and Graduate Director for
English
Carol M. Barnett, Instructor of English
Dean W. Bethea, Associate Professor of English
Sharon Decker, Assistant Professor of English
Angela Elliott, Professor of English
John R. Holt, Associate Professor of English
Natasha Kohl, Assistant Professor of English
Klara Lutsky, Assistant Professor of English
Richard Sévère, Assistant Professor of English
Arlene Young, Assistant Professor of English
The English and Foreign Languages Department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program in English. The
Department also provides many of the courses which comprise the College's core requirements – e.g.
composition and rhetoric, literature, foreign languages, and liberal arts studies.
The Department's Bachelor of Arts program in English combines the best elements of the traditional
English major (the sophomore-level surveys of American and British literature and the upper-level courses
in major literary periods and writers) with nontraditional features including career-oriented writing
courses and offerings in cross-cultural, multi-ethnic literature, and women writers. Centenary's unique
program prepares students for careers in teaching, marketing, corporate communications, free-lance
writing, law, and publishing, among other fields. The English program sponsors the English honorary
society (Sigma Tau Delta), and PRISM, the undergraduate literary magazine.
English Minor: Any student may minor in English by taking at least sixteen (16) credits of designated
English courses beyond ENG 1001. Those courses must include the following:
(ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric is a prerequisite for all other English classes. Before taking ENG
1001, ENG 1000 College English, must be satisfied either through satisfactory performance (480 or above)
on the English section of the SAT, or by taking the course.)
ENG1005: Introduction to Literary Analysis
ENG2014: Survey of American Literature
ENG 2017: Survey of British Literature I
ENG2018: Survey of British Literature II
Creative Writing Minor (for non-English Majors): The Creative Writing Minor requires 16 credits,
including a 4-credit craft course. Students can select 8-12 credits for creative writing courses, which can be
repeated for credit. These currently include:
ENG 2015: Poetry Writing
ENG 2016: Creative Prose Writing, fiction or creative non-fiction
At least 4 credits from the following:
ENG 2030: The Craft of Poetry Writing
ENG 2031: The Craft of Prose Writing
ENG 2012: Advanced Essay Writing
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To fulfill the 16 credits, students may take a second craft course, take more creative writing courses, or take
a genre course, as listed in the Concentration.
Creative Writing Concentration (for English Majors): The Creative Writing Concentration requires 16
credits:
4 Credits of a craft course, selected from the following courses:
o The Craft of Poetry Writing (ENG 2030)
o The Craft of Prose Writing (ENG 2031)
o Advanced Essay Writing (ENG 2010)
8 Credits of creative writing courses
4 Credits of a 3000-level or above genre course, selected from the following courses:
o The Short Story (ENG 3004)
o Development of the Novel (ENG 3001)
o Children’s Literature (ENG 3003)
o Modern British and American Poetry (ENG 4005).
Option in Career Writing: Any student wishing to emphasize development of writing skills is advised to
take, as free electives, at least four *4) writing courses beyond Eng 1001. The student may choose from the
following courses: ENG 2001; ENG 3015; ENG 3016, ENG 3020; ENG 3021; COM 2003; COM 2011; COM
3018; COM 3019; COM 3013.
The English and Foreign Languages Department also supervises foreign language instruction (French,
Spanish, and Japanese), the Liberal Arts Studies (LAS 3001, 3002, and 3003) courses, philosophy, and
religion.
ENGLISH MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS
All majors must complete 48 credits in English above ENG1001. Successful completion of ENG 1001, or its
equivalent, is the prerequisite for all of the English courses listed below, with the exception of ENG2014,
2017, and 2018, which require ENG1005 as a prerequisite.
Required English Core Requirements
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis
ENG 2014 American Literature Survey
ENG 2017 British Literature Survey I
ENG 2018 British Literature Survey II
ENG 2019 Classical Literature
ENG 2020 The Bible as Literature
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World
ENG 4010 Shakespeare
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar
Cross-Cultural Studies (choose one)
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature
ENG 3029 Modern European Literature
English Electives (choose at least two)
ENG 2015 Creative Writing: Fiction
ENG 2016 Creative Writing: Poetry
ENG 2030 The Craft of Poetry
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ENG2031 The Craft of Prose
ENG2080 Literature of the American West
ENG2082 Literature of New York City
ENG 2091 Literature to Film
ENG 3001 Development of the Novel
ENG 3002 History of the Drama
ENG 3003 Children’s Literature
ENG 3004 The Short Story
ENG 3020 Writing Tutor Practicum
ENG 3021 Writing Tutor Practicum
ENG 3035 The History of the English Language
ENG 3036 Medieval Literature
ENG 3037 Renaissance Literature: 1500-1600
ENG 3038 Reason and Emotion: 18
th
Century Literature
ENG 3040 Modern and Contemporary British Literature
ENG 3042 Modern & Contemporary American Literature
ENG 3071 Romantic Literature
ENG3072 Victorian Literature
ENG 4005 Modern British and American Poetry
ENG 4020 Chaucer
Note: Option in Career Oriented Writing – The first two years are the same as the above layout. During
the third year, the student would take six credits from the English major areas, six credits from the career
oriented writing field (category two of the English major) and nine credits in free electives. During the
fourth year, the student would take nine credits from the English major areas, six credits from the career
oriented writing fields, and six credits in free electives. All other elements of the degree program remain
the same as shown above. For more information, students should see their advisors.
Note: Internship Option – The English faculty will grant four academic credits to English majors who
serve an internship in an English-related career field, such as public relations, corporate communications,
or publishing.
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B.A. IN ENGLISH
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Complete
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel; Phil; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4 _______
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ENG 2014 American Literature Survey 4
ENG 2020 The Bible as Literature 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
ENG 2019 Classical Literature 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
ENG 2017 British Literature I 4
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
ENG 2018 British Literature II 4
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature
Or
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature 4
Or
ENG 3029 Modern European Literature
ENG ____ English Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
ENG ____ English Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN ENGLISH: CREATIVE WRITING
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel; Phil; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT IV Social or Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
ENG 2014 American Literature Survey 4
ENG 2015/2016 Creative Writing Poetry or Prose 2
ENG 2020 The Bible as Literature 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
ENG 2015/2016 Creative Writing: Poetry or Prose 2
ENG 2019 Classical Literature 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
ENG2015/2016 Creative Writing: Poetry or Prose 2
ENG 2017 British Literature I 4
ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
ENG2015/2016 2
ENG 2018 English Literature II 4
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature, Or
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature, Or 4
ENG 3029 Modern European Literature
ENG ____ English Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ENG 4010 Shakespeare 4
ENG ____ English Elective 4
ENG 2012 Advanced Essay Writing, Or
ENG 2030 Craft of Poetry Writing, Or 4
ENG2031 Craft of Prose Writing, Or
THA 3050 Playwriting
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar 4
ENG 3001 Development of the Novel Or
ENG 3002 History of Drama, Or
ENG 3003 Children’s Literature, Or 4
ENG 3004 The Short Story, Or
ENG 4005 Modern British and American Poetry
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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EQUINE STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Kelly Martin Munz, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Equine Studies and Equestrian Center
Supervisor
Octavia Brown, Professor of Equine Studies; Director of TRAC
Heather Clark, Instructor in Equine Studies
Tara Clausen, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
Timothy Cleary, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
Michael Dowling, Instructor in Equine Studies
Michael Fugaro, Associate Professor of Equine Studies; Veterinarian
Sarah Marchese, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies and Riding Coordinator
Lynn E. Taylor, Associate Professor of Equine Science
The Equine Studies Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies. In addition, there are
five concentrations: Riding Instruction, Training The Horse, Equine Business Management, Equine
Science and Communication for the Equine Industry. An Associate of Science in Equine Studies is also
offered as well as an Equine Minor. Please visit www.centenarycollege.edu for the Equine Major fee.
The core of the equine program focuses on the development of professional technical skills. Students
receive a comprehensive background in the care and management of the horse, riding theory and training
concepts, farm facility design and management, equine systems and disorders, nutrition and the
musculoskeletal system and their relationship to athletic performance, equine business management, and
management of equestrian activities.
All students are required to take the same core courses in their freshman year. In their sophomore year,
students will select one of the four degree tracks depending on career interests and goals: General Equine
Studies, Riding Instruction and Training, Equine Business Management, Equine Science or Communication.
Students can further expand their equine knowledge by selecting courses from a variety of electives.
The equestrian skills portion of the program develops each student's riding skills. Students are placed in
classes appropriate to their levels of riding experience and capabilities. The overall goal is to develop
graduates who are competent, knowledgeable riders. Students interested in competing can further their
skills by joining one of the Department's teams: IHSA, IDA, or Hunter/Jumper.
Declaring a Concentration in Communication for the Equine Industry, Equine Business
Management, and Equine Science
Any students majoring in an Equine Studies Concentration must complete an application for their
concentration during their sophomore year. Students may major in more than one concentration, and
should recognize that due to the increase in credits this endeavor may require an additional semester. All
students majoring in Communications for the Equine Industry, Equine Science, or Equine Business
Management will be automatically accepted. Students may get an application from their Equine advisor.
CONCENTRATIONS
Equine Business Management
This concentration prepares students for business-related careers in the equine field. Courses include
business administration, accounting, marketing, and principles of management.
Riding Instruction
Students interested in working as professional instructors in the disciplines of hunter seat equitation,
hunters, jumpers, and dressage may want to pursue this concentration. Students will study methods of
teaching, course design, and judging.
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Training the Horse
Students looking to specialize in riding and training the horse in the disciplines of hunter seat equitation,
hunters, jumpers and dressage may want to pursue this concentration. Students will study methods of
training horses, course design, judging, and schooling the green or problem horse.
Communication for the Equine Industry
Students preparing to enter the fields of journalism, photography, mass media, advertising or public
relations as they relate to an equestrian career goal will be interested in this concentration. Courses include
introduction to journalism, non-fiction freelance writing, photojournalism, advertising and media news
writing and public speaking.
Equine Science
Students interested in Equine Science may wish to work for a veterinarian or veterinarian clinic, on a
breeding farm, or as a barn manager. They may also wish to move on to more advanced studies in
veterinary technology upon completion of the program.
Minimum Academic Requirements to Ride or Horse Show
Students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to participate in riding
skills classes, intercollegiate competitions, or outside horse shows. This rule applies to all Equine Studies
Majors, full or part-time students, and elective riders. Students who drop below a 2.0 GPA will be notified
by the Department Chair in writing prior to the start of the next semester.
For a full description of the policy, please see “Academic Policies and Procedures: Eligibility Policy for
Athletes/Student Activities and Academic Probation.”
Boarding a Horse at the Equestrian Center
There are a limited number of stalls available for students interested in boarding a horse. Boarding a horse
at Centenary is an earned privilege, and students must demonstrate an ongoing willingness to properly
care for their horse and abide by the rules and regulations of the Equestrian Center.
Student boarders must maintain a semester average or a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.
If the GPA falls below 2.5, the student will be considered on probation and may have boarding privileges
revoked.
Students interested in boarding a horse must provide a videotape of themselves riding the horse. This tape
will be evaluated by the Riding Coordinator to determine the suitability of the horse in the context of the
Equestrian Studies program. The horse must be capable of being ridden in a group without being lunged
first; it must be suitable physically for the student’s riding level; it must be fit enough to keep up with the
demands of the class, and serviceably sound.
All boarder horses are subject to re-evaluation at any time due to: a violation of any of the terms of the
Boarder Contract; the owner’s unwillingness or inability to care for and maintain the horse; the horse
proving to be unsuitable to be ridden in a group format; the horse proving to be unsuitable for the student’s
learning needs. For specific details of the Boarder Contract and fees, contact the Equestrian Center at 908-
852-1400 ext.7221.
Equine Studies Internal Program Admission Policy
In order for a Centenary College student to seek admission to the Equine Studies Major, the following
criteria will apply (this includes students who were either initially wait-listed for the Equine Studies
Department or not accepted into the program).
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1. Provide a current riding video
2. Provide an essay as to why they want to be an Equine Studies Major and what impact will they have
on the Equine Industry with their degree
3. Previous semester grades
4. Space availability
5. Suitable mount (if required)
6. Interview with a panel of three Equine Studies Faculty members
7. Equine Studies Department approval
Weight Guidelines for Students Enrolled in the Equestrian Skills Classes
Under institutional guidelines, any student whose weight could compromise the soundness of the average
school horse must ride a suitable weight-carrying horse. If the college does not own a suitable horse, an
affected student must bring and board a suitable mount or he/she will not be permitted to register for
riding classes.
Note: THIS WEIGHT LIMIT IS A GUIDELINE AND NOT AN ABSOLUTE. How much a rider's weight affects
the soundness of a horse is much more dependent on the rider’s posture, frame, musculature, athletic
ability, and way of carrying body weight. If you believe that you may fall under this category, you should
contact the Equine Studies Department Chair (908-852-1400 ext. 2327) .
Final decisions are subject to the Department Chair, Riding Coordinator, and School Nurse. All information
discussed between the Department Chair, Riding Coordinator and school nurse are confidential. If you
decide to bring and board your own horse, then you are subject to the same policies, procedures and
eligibility requirements that govern all horses boarding at Centenary.
It is important for you to understand that the requirements outlined in this Provision are not designed
to hamper or restrict anyone from participating in the equestrian skills program; instead, they are
designed to:
Ensure the safety of all our riding students
Allow each student in the program fair access to a variety of our school horses
Maintain the mental and physical soundness of our hard-working horses
Transportation to and from the Equestrian Center
On Mondays through Fridays during the academic year, the College provides van transportation for
students to and from the Equestrian Center approximately once an hour each way from about 7 a.m. to
about 7:30 p.m. Vans leave from main campus on the hour; from the barn on the half hour. The
College is not responsible for providing transportation for students on weeknights, weekends, holidays,
over breaks or during the summer.
Policies and Procedures for Handling Students' Physical Injuries
Students unable to ride in their riding skills class due to a physical injury or illness for more than two or
three sessions must contact their instructor to explain the situation. In order to return to riding, the
student must provide their instructor with a note from the treating professional permitting them to re-
engage in all of the activities associated with riding. If they are not able to perform ALL related physical
activities, the treating professional must state in the note specifically what the student can and cannot do
and the time frame involved. If the problem persists for more than three weeks, the student may be
required by the Instructor to drop their equestrian skills class unless other suitable arrangements can be
made that allow them to make up all work missed. In this situation a withdrawal from class will be made
for medical reasons and will have no bearing on their grade point average.
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The equestrian skills courses must include one semester of dressage. Please note a special Equine fee per
semester is charged for equine minors enrolled in equestrian skill classes. Visit www.centenarycollege.edu
for current fees.
Riding as a Free Elective:
Students not participating in the Equine major or minor program may elect to take riding classes on a space
available basis. A semester or cumulative G.P.A. of 2.000 or better is required. Interested students need to
provide the Riding Coordinator with a 10-minute video demonstrating their riding ability prior to pre-
registration. The Department's dress code must be adhered to and students must supply equipment as
outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook. A special Equine fee per semester is charged for elective riders.
Visit www.centenarycollege.edu for current fees.
ELECTIVES
Therapeutic Riding Instruction
This series of courses prepares students to take the Registered Instructor examination offered by the North
American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Course work covers a variety of disabling
conditions and the theory of how to adapt the riding situation for the individual needs of each client. A two-
semester instruction practicum is required to gain the instructional skills needed to meet NARHA’s
standards. Required courses are:
EST 3017-3018 Therapeutic Riding Instruction I & II 8 credits
EST 4017 Practicum in Therapeutic Riding I & II 2 credits
Equine Semester Abroad
The Equine Studies Department offers, in conjunction with the Office of Academic Affairs, a Semester
Abroad for equine majors in either their Junior year or the first semester of their Senior year. Information
on these programs may be obtained directly from the Equine Studies Department Chairperson. Students
receiving Centenary scholarships or grants must contact the Financial Aid Office for the details on the limit
of Centenary funds a student may receive while studying abroad. Students must complete a “letter of
intent” and a Study Abroad/Off Campus Study application at least two semesters before their intended
semester abroad, but no later than April 1, to be considered for the Equine Semester Abroad. Approval by
the Equine Studies Department and all offices listed on the Study Abroad/Off Campus Study form is
required. In order to be eligible to apply for the Equine Semester Abroad Program, it is recommended that
students have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000. This is a competitive application.
Internships
Every student is encouraged to undertake an internship in the industry during his/her Junior or Senior
year and must have completed a minimum of 40 credits in the Equine program. These opportunities can
lead to job offers for summer employment, or upon graduation, and carry a great deal of weight on a
resume. Internships are available at breeding and training stables, veterinary clinics and hospitals,
therapeutic riding programs, equine publications, equine organizations, and lesson facilities.
Equine Studies Minor
To undertake the Equine Studies Minor, students must maintain a semester or cumulative grade point
average of 2.000 or 1.750 or better for second semester freshmen. Courses do not have to be taken in
consecutive semesters, but they must be taken in sequence with the prerequisites observed. Twenty credits
are required for this course of study:
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Equine Studies Minor
Practical Horse Management I (EST 1010) 4
Practical Horse Management II (EST 1012 4
Fundamental Theories of Riding (EST 1011) 4
Basic Concepts of Training the Horse (EST 2010) 4
Equine Health I (EST 2012)* 4
OR
Riding Skills* 2
Riding Skills* 2
Total: 20 Credits
*Choose either Equine Health 1, or two Riding Skills classes.
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A.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES
RECOMMENDED TWO-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals (CAT V Core) 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature (200+ Level) 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
Total Credits 68
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4 _______
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4 _______
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V Science Biology of Animals (BIO1160) 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 3011 Equine Business Management 4
EST 3013 Methods of Teaching Riding 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 4012 Course Design 2
EST 4013 Judging 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EST 4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I 4
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4 _______
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities 4
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 2
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES: COMMUNICATION FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4 _______
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals (CAT V Core) 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
COM 1011 Mass Media 4
COM 2000 Interpersonal Communication 4
EST 3011 Equine Business Management 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
COM 2008 Television Studio Operations
Or 4
COM 3013 Non-Fiction Freelance Writing
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
COM 3005 Mass Communication Law and Ethics 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition 4
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES: EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4 _______
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V BIO1160 Biology of Animals 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
BUS 1001 Integrated Business Perspectives 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 3011 Equine Business Management 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ECO 1001 Economics 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management
Or 4
BUS 2010 Principles of Marketing
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I 4
EST 4024 Equine Musculosckeletal System I 4
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II 4
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities 4
EST 4011 Advanced Equine Business Management 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES: EQUINE SCIENCE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4 _______
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4 _______
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals (CAT V Core) 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior 4
EST 3010 Equine Health II 4
EST 4014 Breeding Management 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EST 4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I 4
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition 4
EST 4025 Equine Musculoskeletal System II 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES: RIDING INSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4 _______
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO1160 Biology of Animals (CAT V Core) 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 3011 Equine Business Management 4
EST 3013 Methods of Teaching Riding 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
EST 3019 Methods of Teaching Applied 2
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities 4
EST 4012 Course Design 2
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EST 4016 Teaching Practicum 2
EST 4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I 4 _______
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 2
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition 4
EST 4013 Judging 4
EST 4016 Teaching Practicum 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4 _______
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN EQUINE STUDIES: TRAINING THE HORSE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding 4
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 2 (Spring)
BIO1160 Biology of Animals (CAT V Core) 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
EST 2012 Equine Health I 4
EST 3011 Equine Business Management 4
EST 3013 Methods of Teaching Riding 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition 4
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities 4
EST 4012 Course Design 2
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
EST 4020 Advanced Techniques of Training the Horse 4
EST 4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I 4
EST 4027 Starting and Training the Horse 2
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar 4
EST ____ Riding Skills 2
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
EST 4013 Judging 4
EST 4028 Training and Schooling Practicum 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Kathy Turrisi, Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, and Director of Mathematics
Lauren Bergey, Assistant Professor of Biology
J. Anne Felder, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Krassi Lazarova, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Amanda N. Orenstein, Assistant Professor of Biology
Joseph Repice, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Linda Ritchie, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Robert Search, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department offers its students two baccalaureate degree programs:
a B.S. in Biology and a B.S. in Mathematics. The Department is committed to enhancing the skills of the
students of Centenary College in the areas of computation and methods of scientific inquiry. Accordingly,
this Department is responsible for the core requirements in mathematics and the natural sciences which all
students are required to complete as part of their baccalaureate programs.
The Department's Bachelor of Science program in Biology is designed to provide students with a broad
and basic foundation in the fundamentals of biology. A B.S. in Biology is a recognized prerequisite for
graduate studies in the varied fields of biology, as well as the fields of equine science and psychology. The
student is prepared for employment in such career areas as business, health care, research, and education.
Each student may have the opportunity to participate in research projects within the institution or can
receive training in the pharmaceutical, environmental, or medical sciences through internships. A
concentration in Environmental Science for Biology majors and a minor in Environmental Science for other
majors are offered that provide a focus on the relationship between the environmental qualify, stewardship
of the land, human health, and how our local actions impact the global community. The Department's
Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics is designed to provide the student with a solid background in
both mathematical theory and applications. As preparation for graduate studies, the Bachelor of Science
program in Mathematics is a readily acceptable prerequisite for law, education, business, and mathematics.
The department also works closely with the Education Department, by providing coursework, tutoring
sessions, laboratory sciences, and additional advising to students pursuing certification as a Teacher of
Biology (Elementary Education/K-5 with science specialization, or K-12 Teacher of Biology) or Teacher of
Mathematics (Elementary Education/K-5, with math specialization, or K-12 Teacher of Mathematics).
Concentration in Environmental Science (for B.S. in Biology Majors)
Required Courses (12 credits)
BIO1110 Environmental Science
BIO 2100 Environmental Field Sampling Techniques
PSC 1400 Earth Science
Biology Minor
Biology of Plants and Cells
Biology of Animals
Basic Chemistry
Statistics I
Two Biology electives at the 2000 level or higher
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Minor in Environmental Science
Required Courses (16 credits)
BIO 1110 Principles of Environmental Science
BIO 2100 Environmental Field Sampling Techniques
MTH1501 Statistics I
One course from the following:
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology & Behavior
BIO 4000 Ecology
PSC 1400 Earth Science
CHM 1050 Basic Chemistry
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II
Mathematics Minor
Calculus I
Calculus II
Statistics I (or Statistics for the Social Sciences)
Two Mathematics electives at the 3000 level
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B.S. IN BIOLOGY
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (FALL)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1401 Pre-calculus I 4
YEAR 1 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1402 Pre-calculus II MTH 1401 4
YEAR 2 (FALL)
BIO 2150 Animal Anatomy BIO 1160 4
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I MTH 1401, MTH 1402 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I MTH 1402 4
CAT V Science: Physics I (PHY2001) MTH1401 (C), MTH1402 (C) 4
YEAR 2 (SPRING)
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior BIO 2150 4
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II CHM 1100 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
PHY2002 Physics II PHY2001 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
BIO 3500 Microbiology BIO 1150, BIO 1160, CHM 1100 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I MTH 1111 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
BIO 3100 Genetics BIO 1150, BIO 1160, MTH 1501 4
CHM 2000 Intro to Organic Chemistry CHM 1100, CHM 1110 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BIO 3150 Biochemistry BIO 1150, BIO 1160, CHM 2000 4
BIO 4000 Ecology BIO 1150, BIO 1160 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BIO 4100 Biology Seminar Senior standing 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN BIOLOGY: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (FALL)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I 4
YEAR 1 (SPRING)
BIO1110 Environmental Science 4
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II 4
YEAR 2 (FALL)
BIO 2150 Animal Anatomy BIO 1160 4
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I MTH 1401, MTH 1402 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I MTH 1402 4
CAT V Science: Physics I (PHY2001) MTH1401 (>C); MTH1402 (>C) 4
YEAR 2 (SPRING)
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior BIO 2150 4
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II CHM 1100 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
PHY 2002 Physics II PHY2001 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
BIO 3500 Microbiology BIO 1150, BIO 1160, CHM 1100 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I MTH 1111 4
PSC 1400 Earth Science 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
BIO 3100 Genetics BIO 1150, BIO 1160, MTH 1501 4
CHM 2000 Introduction to Organic Chemistry CHM 1100, CHM 1110 4
BIO2100 Environmental Field Sampling Techniques BIO1110 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
BIO 3150 Biochemistry BIO 1150, BIO 1160, CHM 1110 4
BIO 4000 Ecology BIO 1150, BIO 1160 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
BIO 4100 Biology Seminar BIO 4000, Senior standing 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN MATHEMATICS
(starting with MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH1401 Precalculus I (Elective) 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II MTH1401 or permission 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: English Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I MTH1111 or permission 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I MTH1402 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(Logic recommended)
CAT VI Global Citizen 4
MTH 1502 Statistics II (Related Requirement) 4
MTH 2152 Calculus II MTH2151 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra MTH2151 4
MTH 3161 Calculus III MTH2152 4
CAT V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics & Natural Sci. 4
MTH 3162 Calculus IV MTH3161 4
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Year 4 (Fall)
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective* (3000+) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective* (3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Year 4 (Spring)
ELECTIVE Science Elective (Related Requirement) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
* MTH Electives/Math Choices above 3000 level.
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B.S. IN MATHEMATICS
Minor in Business: Management
(starting with MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I (Elective 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II MTH1401 or permission 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: English Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I MTH1402 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(Logic recommended)
MTH 1502 Statistics II (Related Requirement)MTH1501 4
MTH 2152 Calculus II MTH2151 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
BUS 1001 Integrated Business Perspectives (minor requirement) 4
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra MTH2151 4
MTH 3161 Calculus III MTH2152 4
CAT V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
ECO 1001 Economics (Cat. VI Core: Global; minor requirement) 4
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics & Natural Sci. 4
MTH 3162 Calculus IV 4
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 4
Year 4 (Fall)
BUS 1010 Principles of Management (minor requirement) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Year 4 (Spring)
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior (minor requirement) 4
BUS ____ Business Elective: BUS 3110, BUS3120, or BUS3130 (minor req. 4
ELECTIVE Science Elective (related major requirement) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.S. IN MATHEMATICS
(Starting with MTH 2151 Calculus I)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Course # Title Prerequisites Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 2151 Calculus I 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT. IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
MTH 2152 Calculus II MTH2151 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: English Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
MTH 1501 Statistics I 4
MTH 3161 Calculus III MTH2152 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts & Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
(Logic recommended) 4
CAT. VI Global Citizen 4
MTH 3162 Calculus IV MTH3161 4
MTH 1502 Statistics II (Related Requirement) MTH1501 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
CAT. V Science: Physical Science (PSC1500) 4
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective (3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics & Natural Sci. 4
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Year 4 (Fall)
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective *(3000+) 4
MTH ____ Mathematics Elective *(3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Year 4 (Spring)
ELECTIVE Science Elective (Related Requirement) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
* MTH Electives/Math Choices 1of 3 above 3000 level.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Amy D’Olivo, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology
Jeffrey Carter, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration, Graduate Director for
Leadership and Public Administration
Norman Cetuk, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Kitsy Dixon, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Robert Shane Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations
Terri Klemm, Associate Professor of Social Work
Christopher Linne, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology
George Petersen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Tara Veerman, Associate Professor of Social Work
Robert Verry, Assistant Professor of Political & Governmental Affairs
The Social Sciences Department is committed to providing the students of Centenary College with a broad
humanistic education through the social sciences. The learning process developed through sound social
sciences programs can serve a student for a lifetime. The Social Sciences Department offers Bachelor of
Arts degree programs in Criminal Justice, Global Studies, Political and Governmental Affairs, and Sociology,
and a Bachelor of Social Work. All academic writing in the social sciences is to be done using the American
Psychological Association (APA) format; this is the standard writing format for the social sciences.
The Department's major program in Criminal Justice prepares students for employment in any of the
three components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts, or corrections. Courses are
taught by faculty members that have experience working in the criminal justice system, and expert guest
lecturers are frequently used. Students in their senior year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
may apply for an internship with an appropriate criminal justice agency. Eligible criminal justice students
must first meet with their faculty advisor to apply.
The Department's degree program in Global Studies is designed specifically for American students who
wish to develop knowledge of a second language and global affairs. This program is characterized by
history, political science, business and economics, and foreign language study. Students pursuing this major
may also choose from a variety of courses in related disciplines to fulfill the 15 credits of Global Studies
electives. Thus, students gain considerable expertise in intercultural communications, historical patterns,
ideology, and global dynamics. Those interested in careers in law, international relations, and international
business will find that this major is of great value. As part of this program, students are encouraged to
study abroad, either for a summer program or for one to two semesters, after the completion of their
sophomore year.
The Department's major in Political and Governmental Affairs provides the student with a strong
foundation in the study of governments and governing procedures: what they are; how they change; and
what they should be. It also seeks to provide the students with a fundamental knowledge of the workings of
legislative, executive, and judicial bodies that are formally part of government, as well as the activities of
political parties, voting behavior, and interest groups. Traditionally called political science, this discipline
has been the major of choice for those students interested in pursuing careers in government service, law,
journalism, and criminal justice. For students interested in a teaching career, the Department recommends
that they should obtain a History/Teacher of Social Studies Certification with a minor in Political and
Governmental Affairs.
The Department's major in Sociology provides students with a strong background in sociological theory
and research methods, and a choice of course offerings in various specialized areas such as globalization,
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diversity studies, and contemporary issues. As part of the Sociology major, students have the option of
developing concentrations in Criminal Justice and Human Services. The Sociology major also prepares
students for a variety of entry-level positions in social services, public relations, research, government,
urban affairs, the nonprofit sector, and gerontology, or to pursue advanced study or a professional degree.
Students in their senior year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above may enroll in SOC4010,
Field Work in Sociology, and gain firsthand experience in their field of interest. A second option for
students in their junior or senior year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above may is the
opportunity to apply for an internship offered in conjunction with the Centenary College Career Center. All
field work and internship placements must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor.
The department’s Bachelor of Social Work program prepares students for entry-level social work practice.
The program teaches the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work with clients in a wide range of
fields of practice. This program provides students with a structured 420-hour internship working with an
agency-based Field Instructor in a social service agency during their senior year, allowing them to practice
their skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The Bachelor of Social Work
Program is fully accredited through the Council on Social Work Education.
Criminal Justice Minor
Students interested in completing a minor in Criminal Justice must complete a minimum of 16 credits in
Criminal Justice above and beyond the classes in their areas which may be used to fulfill the College’s core
requirements or other program requirements. To minor in Criminal Justice, all students must take the
following courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice (first), two sophomore 200- level, and one junior 3000-
level Criminal Justice courses.
Political and Governmental Affairs Minor
Students interested in completing a minor in Political and Governmental Affairs must complete a minimum
of 16 credits in the Political and Governmental Affairs beyond the classes in their areas which may be used
to fulfill the College’s core requirements or other program requirements. To minor in Political and
Governmental Affairs, all students must take the following courses: U.S. Political Systems, two sophomore
level and one junior level Political and Governmental Affairs courses.
Sociology Minor
Students interested in completing a minor in Sociology must complete a minimum of 16 credits in
Sociology above and beyond any course which may be used to fulfill the College’s core or other program
requirements. To minor in sociology, all students must take Introduction to Sociology and any three
Sociology courses above the 1000 level.
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B.A. IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Note: CJS1001 is a prerequisite for all Criminal Justice Courses
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
CJS 1001 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric
Or 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT IV Social Sciences 4
CJS 1002 Careers in the Criminal Justice System 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric
Or 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems 4
PSY 1000 Introduction to Psychology 4
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
CAT V Science: Forensic Science (CJS2035) 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
CJS 4001 Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Or 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
CJS 4001 Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Or 4
CJS ____ Criminal Justice Elective
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN GLOBAL STUDIES
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Note: POL2003 Essentials of Global Politics is a prerequisite for all courses in the major.
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric
Or 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy
POL 2003 Essentials of Global Politics 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric
Or 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy
HIS 2005 World Geography 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT IV SOC1000 Contemporary Social Issues 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
S0C 2025 Sociology of Religion 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
POL 3006 Global and Regional Studies 4
____ ____ Global Studies Concentration 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
POL 3004 Forms of Global Governance 4
____ ____ Global Studies Concentration 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
POL 4001 Senior Global Humanitarian Service Project 4
____ ____ Global Studies Concentration 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
____ ____ Global Studies Concentration 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
Note: POL1001 United States Political Systems is a prerequisite for all Political Science courses.
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems 4
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT V Laboratory Science 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
POL 2001 Elements of Political Theory 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT. VI Global Citizenship 4
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
POL 2002 Comparative Contemporary Political Systems 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (FALL)
POL ____ Political Science Elective 4
SOC 40002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences SOC1000 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (SPRING)
POL 2003 Essentials of Global Affairs 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (FALL)
POL 3001 American Constitutional Law
Or 4
POL 3004 Forms of Global Governance
POL 3002 American Public Policy Analysis
Or 4
POL 3005 Peace and Conflict Analysis
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
POL 3003 American Foreign Policy
Or 4
POL 3006 Global and Regional Studies
POL 4001 Government and Political Affairs Senior Seminar 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK CANDIDATE (BSW)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues (CAT IV Core) 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT V Laboratory Science (Biology Preferred) 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
SWS 1000 Introduction to Social Work 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
PSY 1000 Introduction to Psychology 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT. VI Global Citizenship 4
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
SOC 2050 Race, Class and Gender 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
SWS 3000 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 4
SWS 3001 Social Welfare Policy and Services I 4
SWS 3021 Social Work Practice I 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
SWS 3002 Social Welfare Policy and Services II 4
SWS 3010 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 4
SWS 3022 Social Work Practice II 4
SWS 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
SWS 4023 Social Work Practice III 4
SWS 4050 Field Work I ` 6
SWS 4051 Field Seminar I 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
SWS 4099 Social Work Senior Seminar 4
SWS 4060 Field Work II 6
SWS 4061 Field Seminar II 2
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW)
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues (CAT IV Core) 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CAT V Laboratory Science (Biology preferred) 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
SWS 1000 Introduction to Social Work 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
PSY 1000 Introduction to Psychology 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT VI Global Citizenship 4
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
SOC 2050 Race, Class and Gender 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
SWS 3000 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 4
SWS 3001 Social Welfare Policy and Services I 4
SWS 3021 Social Work Practice I 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
SWS 3002 Social Welfare Policy and Services II 4
SWS 3010 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 4
SWS 3022 Social Work Practice II 4
SWS 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
SWS 4023 Social Work Practice III 4
SWS 4050 Field Work I ` 6
SWS 4051 Field Seminar I 2
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
SWS 4099 Social Work Senior Seminar 4
SWS 4060 Field Work II 6
SWS 4061 Field Seminar II 2
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN SOCIOLOGY
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Note: SOC1000 or SOC1025 Is a Prerequisite for All Sociology Courses
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
SOC 1025 Introduction to Sociology 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
CAT V Laboratory Science (Biology preferred) 4
CAT IV Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship or Global Citizenship 4
SOC2001 Sociological Theory 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship or Global Citizenship 4
Race and Ethnicity
Or
SOC ____ Gender and Sexuality 4
Or
Living on the Edge
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (2000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (2000+) 4
SOC ____ SOC/CJS/POL Elective (3000+ level) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+ level) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
SOC 4005 Senior Seminar in Sociology 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+ level) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
SOC 4010 Field Work in Sociology (GPA 2.75+)
Or 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+ level – open only for students who
do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for 4010)
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
130
B.A. IN SOCIOLOGY: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Note: SOC1000 or SOC1025 Is a Prerequisite for All Sociology Courses
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
SOC 1025 Introduction to Sociology 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
CJS 1001 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues (Cat. VI Core: Global Citizenship) 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Literature 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship 4
SOC 2001 Sociological Theory 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CJS2035 Forensic Science (Cat. V Core) 4
Race and Ethnicity
Or
SOC ____ Gender and Sexuality 4
Or
Living on the Edge
SOC 3002 Intimate Relations 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
CJS _____ Criminal Justice Elective 4
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
SOC 3007 Deviance, Crime and Law 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4 _______
YEAR 3 (Spring)
CJS 3000+ Criminal Justice Elective 4
SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
SOC/CJS Sociology or Criminal Justice Elective (3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
SOC 4005 Senior Seminar in Sociology 4
SOC/CJS Sociology or Criminal Justice Elective (3000+)
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
SOC 4010 Field Work in Sociology (GPA 2.75+)
Or 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+ level – open only for students who
do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for 4010)
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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B.A. IN SOCIOLOGY: HUMAN SERVICES
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR SEQUENCE
Note: SOC1000 Or SOC1025 Is a Prerequisite for All Sociology Courses
Course # Title Credits Completed
YEAR 1 (Fall)
AFC 1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I 4
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts 4
ENG 1001 Composition and Rhetoric 4
SOC 1025 Introduction to Sociology 4
YEAR 1 (Spring)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: Rel.; Phil.; World Civ.; LAS 4
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy 4
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues 4
SWS 1000 Introduction to Social Work (CAT IV) 4
YEAR 2 (Fall)
CAT III Arts and Humanities: English Literature 4
CAT V Laboratory Science (Biology preferred) 4
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship or Global Citizenship 4
SOC 2001 Sociological Theory 4
YEAR 2 (Spring)
CAT VI Democratic Citizenship or Global Citizenship 4
Race and Ethnicity
Or
SOC ____ Gender and Sexuality 4
Or
Living on the Edge
SOC 3002 Intimate Relationships 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Fall)
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab 1
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (2000+) 4
SOC/CJS/PSY Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 3 (Spring)
SOC 3021 Practice Skills for the Human Services 4
SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+) 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (Fall)
SOC 4005 Senior Seminar in Sociology 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
YEAR 4 (SPRING)
SOC 4010 Field Work in Sociology (GPA 2.75+)
Or 4
SOC ____ Sociology Elective (3000+ level – open only for students who
do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for 4010)
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 4
ELECTIVE Elective 3
Total Credits 128
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACC -- ACCOUNTING
ACC 2101 Principles of Accounting I
4 credits
Introduction to the structure of accounting through an understanding of the accounting cycle, asset,
liability and equity accounts. Develop the ability to prepare and understand basic financial statements
ACC 2102 Principles of Accounting II
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACC2101
This course is an introduction to the subject of accounting information systems including their design,
control, and implementation. The student will be exposed to the use of computer technology in accounting.
ACC 3201 Cost Accounting
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACC2102
This course studies cost accumulated techniques for manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies.
The emphasis is cost concepts and procedures, use of cost information for decision making, cost systems
and system design, and cost analysis.
ACC 3301 Intermediate Accounting I
4 credits
Prerequisite: ACC2102
This first course in financial accounting focuses on the concepts relating to accounting for assets, short-
term and long-term investments, inventory, property, plant, equipment, and intangibles. The course
discusses the communication of financial information by means of an analysis of the balance sheet and
income statement.
ACC 3302 Intermediate Accounting II
4 Credits
Prerequisites: ACC2102, and ACC3301
This second course in financial accounting continues the in-depth analysis of the measurement and
reporting requirements necessary for the preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and
statement of cash flows. The effect of accounting for incomes taxes, pensions, leases, and accounting
changes on financial statements are examined. Earnings per share, segmental information, and analytical
review of financial statements are also covered.
ACC 3401 Federal Income Taxation
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ACC2102
This course will provide the student with the basic concepts of tax law as applied to individuals and
business entities. The student will be exposed to how tax laws are developed and the structure of our court
system, and the ethics of tax practice.
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ACC 4201 Advanced Accounting
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ACC3301
This intensive course examines specialized areas such as partnerships, joint ventures, branches,
consolidated statements, segment reporting interim statements, multinational companies, bankruptcy and
reorganizations, government entities, not for profit entities, and estates and trusts.
ACC 4301 Auditing
4 Credits
Prerequisites: ACC2102, ACC3301 and ACC4201
Ethics, theory practice and diversified techniques of public auditing are integrated through class
discussion, professional publications, and CPA exam auditing questions. Topics include current
development, independent auditors’ report and its relationship to auditing standards and accounting
principles, the importance of independence and other aspects of the code of professional ethics, legal
liability as it relates to issuing opinions, internal controls, types of evidence, the auditing environment and
auditing objectives.
AFC -- ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS AT CENTENARY
AFC1001 Academic Foundations at Centenary I (THIS COURSE IS NOT REPEATABLE)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen
This course is designed, on both the theoretical and practical levels, to introduce first-year students to the
different perspectives, purposes, and methods of the three great general academic disciplines: the natural
sciences, the human sciences, and the arts and humanities. Study will focus on addressing fundamental
questions, as contemporary as they are perennial, of knowledge and meaning. A strong secondary goal of
the course is to help students begin to develop the various skills, attitudes, and values necessary for their
future lives as productive scholars and citizens.
ART -- ART
ART 1001 Art Appreciation
4 credits
This course exposes the student to a broad-ranged understanding of the visual arts field. Further, this
course seeks to develop an appreciation of visual aesthetic experiences as they enhance the quality of life;
in an intellectual, emotional, and philosophical way. The student’s understanding of art is enhanced by
studying the different periods/movements of history and the progression of art through history. Field trips
to galleries and museums, as well as the use of slides and other visual examples, will further stimulate the
student’s perceptions of art.
ART 1002 Two-Dimensional Design for Fashion Merchandising Students
4 credits
This course introduces the student to the basic elements of art; line, value, shape, space, texture, form, and
color, through assigned studio problems. In addition, studio exercises involving the principles of
organization; such as rhythm, repetition, balance, proportion, movement, dominance, scale, harmony, and
unity will also be explored.
ART 1003 Two-Dimensional Design
4 credits
This course introduces the student to the basic elements of art; line, value, shape, space, texture, form, and
color, through assigned studio problems. In addition, studio exercises involving the principles of
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organization; such as rhythm, repetition, balance, proportion, movement, dominance, scale, harmony, and
unity will also be explored.
ART 1004 Three-Dimensional Design
4 credits
This course will explore basic principles and elements fundamental to all three-dimensional forms in space.
Student problems incorporating the effective use of plane, line, shape, mass, color, texture, motion, light,
and space will be presented and evaluated.
ART 1005-1006 Drawing I & II
4 credits/semester
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of “seeing” and drawing, using various approaches
to line, space, structure, texture, value, composition. A variety of drawing media will be examined, including
exercises in pencil, pen, charcoal, and brush with ink, pastel, crayon, and wash. Studio problems range
from still-life, landscape, figurative, to studies in abstraction.
ART 1007 Drawing for Fashion
4 Credits
This course will examine beginning drawing as a learnable process and a perceptive skill used in the visual
arts field. Students will be directed to approach drawing from cognitive means, which will enable them to
observe and create ideas from inventive and intuitive methods. By using this conceptual thinking process,
students will be able to develop their drawing abilities as an effective means to project their creative talent
in the fashion industry. Studio assignments will emphasize problem-solving aspects of the elements and
principles of design in a composition with a focus on fashion. Students will explore the use of a variety of
materials which will include selections of paper types, woodless graphite, charcoal, marker, pastels,
designer gouache and conte crayons. This course will concentrate on subject matter such as sill-life,
figure/portrait studies, gesture drawing, and garment representation. This is a required course for Fashion
majors.
ART 2001 History of Art
4 credits (Required for Art and Design Major – Cat.III)
This comprehensive survey course traces the development of the visual arts from their prehistoric origins
to the threshold of the modern age. The course examines the social, economic, religious, philosophical, and
political contexts from which artists and art movements evolved; how cultures influenced them, and how
artists influenced societies. Field trips to galleries and museums, as well as the use of slides and other
visual examples, will additionally synthesize the student’s perceptions of the historical significance of art
through the ages.
ART 2002 History of Modern Art
4 credits
This comprehensive survey course in art history traces the development of the modern art movement from
its origin in the 19
th
century to present time. This course also highlights significant, individual artists
within the contexts of their social, economic, religious, philosophical, and political milieu. Field trips to
galleries and museums, as well as the use of slides and other visual examples, will further clarify the
student’s understanding of the historical significance of the modern art world.
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ART 2011-2012 Life Drawing and Anatomy I & II
4 credits/semester
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: Art 1005 or Art 1006, or permission of the instructor
Life drawing and anatomy is the study of the human form; its energy, movement, structure, composition,
function, imagery, and expression. This course exposes students to the human form through drawing.
Students work from live models and use a variety of drawing media. A model fee may be required for
students taking this course, which may be repeated for advanced credit.
ART 2013-2014 Painting I & II
4 credits/semester
Prerequisite: Art 1005 or Art 1006 or Art 2011 or Art 2012 or permission of the instructor
This course explores fundamentals of the painting process as a vehicle for personal expression. Students
are presented with formal studio problems highlighting a variety of materials, methods, theories, and
modes of expression which utilize the elements of line, shape, value, texture, color, form and space.
Experimentation with various media in acrylic, oil, collage, and watercolor will be greatly encouraged. This
course may be repeated for advanced credit.
ART 3008-3009 Photography I & II
2 credits/semester - Art Major priority status
LAB FEE
This course will teach the student basics in camera and darkroom techniques, by formulating an aesthetic
judgment to the photography process. It will focus on developing film, printing negatives, dodging and
burning techniques, composition, form, space, lighting, tone, depth of field, and action exposures.
Individual assignments will promote understanding and utilization of these processes and concepts in
addition to the student’s creative and artistic development.
ART 3010-3011 Printmaking I & II
4 credits/semester
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: Art 1005 or Art 1006 or permission of the instructor
This course will examine the beginning and advanced processes and techniques of printmaking, such as
linocut, woodcut, calligraphy, hard-ground line etching, and dry point. It will further advance to
intermediate and advanced intaglio graphic arts processes, which include techniques in aquatint, (tonal)
soft-ground etching, (texture) chine colle, lift-ground, double-plate, edition printing and advanced color
etching. This course may be repeated for advanced credit in conjunction with the Senior Thesis Exhibition
course preparation.
ART 3013-3014 Advanced Painting I & II
4 credits/semester
Prerequisite: Art 2013 or Art 2014 or permission of the instructor
This course further explores advanced concepts of the painting process as a vehicle for artistic expression.
Through a concentrated series of in-depth studio projects, students will focus on comprehensive and
complex techniques and styles, which emphasize a variety of methods, theories, and modes of expression.
Advanced exploration of materials will be expected, in acrylic, oil, collage, and mixed media. This course
may be repeated for advanced credit in conjunction with the Senior Thesis Exhibition course preparation.
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ART 3018 Portfolio
4 credits
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing
Each student will develop a portfolio of professional quality which represents a culmination of aesthetic,
creative, technical, and career, skills and objectives. Portfolio organization, layout, content, documentation,
and design will be stressed. Students will learn techniques in photographing and reproducing artwork
imagery to slide, print, and CD-rom format specifications. Resume, business card, and cover letter formats
will be introduced, with interview and presentation styles also addressed.
ART 3020 Illustration
4 credits
Prerequisite: Art 1005,or Art 1006 or Permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the creative development of illustration design theories and principles. The student
will experiment with a wide range of techniques and media. The course includes problems that
incorporate a broad experience in conceptualization, as well as advanced concepts in visual problem
solving. This course may be repeated for advanced credit.
ART 3021 Monotype
4 credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: Art 3010, or Art 3011, or Art 2013, or Art 2014, or permission of the Instructor.
This course will continue to examine graphics transfer techniques with an approach to art that lies between
the fields of drawing, printmaking, and painting. Oil paint, oil sticks, pastels, etching inks, drawing inks,
lithography crayons, fabric dyes, watercolors, and solvents are applied, brushed, and brayered to a variety
of plate surfaces, such as plexiglass, heavy glass slabs, formica, Lucite, and metal plates. These highly
experimental, one-of-a kind techniques may then be printed and run through an etching press or hand
rubbed to produce a unique image. This method allows students to freely “push the boundaries” of
traditional painting and printmaking in a non-traditional context. This course may be repeated for
advanced credit in conjunction with Senior Thesis course preparation.
ART 4003-4004 Senior Thesis Exhibition Project I & II (formerly Visual Arts Project I &II)
4 credits/semester
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
In this two-semester course, candidates for the B.F.A. degree in Art and Design are required to complete a
comprehensively prepared senior capstone project, which typically takes the form of a one-person thesis
exhibition in the college art gallery. In fulfillment of these requirements, students must also write a thesis
statement essay, create/print a gallery invitation and labels, compose an
inventory/valuation list/slide portfolio, as well as prepare all exhibition artwork in formal presentation
format. Proposed projects must have the approval of the candidate’s major academic advisor.
ART 2099, 3099, or 4099 Special Topics in Art and Design
4 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing and permission of the instructor
These courses focus on selected topics in Art and Design, and are created to provide students with an
opportunity for advanced in-depth study on some corollary professional or public interest topic not
currently addressed in the regular college offerings. Topics may each time a course is offered. Students
should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
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BIO -- BIOLOGY
BIO 1100 Human Development from Conception to Birth (Spring, odd years only)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course is designed to introduce non-biology major students to basic topics in human reproduction.
The lectures parallel selected readings from the texts as indicated in the lecture schedule. Topics include
processes leading to the birth of a healthy child and the avoidance of birth defects, male and female
reproductive systems, hormonal control of egg and sperm formations, sexual intercourse, contraception,
venereal diseases, fertilization, cell division, embryonic development, and fetal physiology. (Open to all
students)
BIO 1105 Human Nutrition and Performance (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course is designed to introduce non-biology major students to the concepts of good nutrition for
optimal health, fitness, and exercise performance. Topics include the classes of nutrients, body weight and
body composition, weight maintenance and loss, nutrition for specific types of athletic events, and
supplements and drugs related to exercise performance. Lab exercises will be directly related to issues
discussed in class, and include the scientific method and an introduction to laboratory techniques,
digestion, nutrient activity, fitness and well-being, and performance supplements. (Open to all students)
BIO 1110: Principles of Environmental Science (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course is designed to introduce all students to the various components of our dynamic environment,
and to promote an understanding of the unique relationship between the environment and the many facets
of society. Topics include an introduction to environmental economics and policy, environmental systems,
biodiversity, the study of populations, food safety and agriculture, conservation, land use and management,
environmental health, freshwater and marine resources, atmospheric science, renewable and non-
renewable energy sources, waste management, and sustainability. Lab exercises will be associated with
issues discussed in class, and include applied laboratory techniques related to air, soil, and water quality,
food safety, population ecology, biodiversity, environmental health and toxicology, pollution, climate
change, and energy sources. (Open to all students)
BIO 1150 Biology of Plants and Cells (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Introduction to cellular biology, including basic biochemistry, molecular and chromosomal genetics, and
cellular structures and their functions. Introduction to the diversity of the Plant Kingdom, as well as
cyanobacteria and fungi, and protists, including algae and slime molds. This course will cover comparative
morphology, physiology and life cycles in the context of ecology, taxonomy, and evolutionary relationships.
Labs are experimental and descriptive.
BIO 1160 Biology of Animals (Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Introduction to the diversity of the Animal Kingdom, including taxonomy, evolution, and life cycles. This
course also covers the structure, function, and integration of the animal body systems. Labs are
experimental and descriptive.
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BIO 1200 Marine Biology (Fall)
4 Credits
The firle of marine biology utilizes many different scientific disciplines to explore a variety of ecosystems.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of how ecological principles
operate in marine and aquatic ecosystems. Marine communities dominate the globe and provide rich
biodiversity that ultimately affects every form of life on the planet. The course will introduce the physical,
chemical, and biological processes that promote and maintain life in the sea. Students will study estuaries,
salt marshes, and beaches to acquire an understanding of the functioning of ecosystems in this region. This
course will require two Saturday field trips to local estuaries and beaches. Field work will be supported
with scientific studies and working knowledge of the local marine flora and fauna that characterize these
ecosystems.
BIO 2100 Environmental Field Sampling Techniques (Spring)
4 Credits
Pre-requisite: Environmental Science
This course is designed to provide the student with experience in basic field testing methods for
environmental science. The course will introduce field sampling equipment, include instruction on the
proper ways to use the equipment, and descriptions on how to collect water, air, and soil samples for
testing. Environmental Field Sampling Techniques will include not only laboratory demonstrations with
sampling equipment but field trips and guest speakers who are experts in the field.
BIO 2150 Animal Anatomy (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite: Biology of Animals
This course is an in depth study comparative study of the mammalian body, including cell structure and
function, and the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, excretory, and
digestive. The laboratory covers gross comparative anatomy, and the histology of tissues and organs.
BIO 2160 Animal Physiology and Behavior (Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite is Animal Anatomy or instructor permission
This course is an in depth study of mammalian physiology and behavior, with an emphasis on homeostasis
and the interaction of the major body systems. The organs and organ systems covered in depth include the
nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system and reproductive system. The relationship between
body regulation and the expression of behaviors will be studied
BIO 3100 Genetics (Spring Semester)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisites: the Biology of Plants and Biology of Animals, and General Chemistry II
This course covers general genetic principles and topics specific to human genetics. Topics will include the
basic features of DNA replication and gene expression, and the passage of genetic material to daughter cells
(cell division). Classic Mendelian inheritance, family pedigrees, and non-Mendelian inheritance are studied
by solving problems applying the principles of genetics. The effects of mutation and recombination on
human inheritance will be discussed. Molecular genetics topics will include DNA and gene analysis and
transfer techniques, gene therapy, genetic cloning, and the Human Genome Project.
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BIO 3150 Biochemistry (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite is The Biology of Plants; The Biology of Animals, and General Chemistry II
This course covers the chemistry of living systems, including biochemical substances, metabolic pathways,
and cellular communication via biochemical pathways. This course also covers the practical application of
biochemistry in the fields of agricultural and life sciences, as well as an introduction to biotechnology and
genetic engineering.
BIO 3500 Microbiology (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisites: The Biology of Plants and Cells and Biology of Animals, and General Chemistry I
This course covers the structure, function, physiology, genetics, and taxonomy of microorganisms. It
stresses their relationship to the environment and other organisms, their impact on food, water, soil,
agriculture, genetic engineering, and medicine is emphasized. The laboratory covers proper collection of
specimens, aseptic technique, cultivation, identification, and the application of genetic engineering
techniques.
BIO 4000 Ecology (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite: The Biology of Plants and The Biology of Animals
A study of the dynamics of population growth, predator-prey interaction, competition theory, and
biogeography. The mechanisms that regulate population numbers and species co-existence are examined.
Emphasis is placed on the impact of the non-native (invasive) species on native populations. Topics
include resource allocation patterns, life-history strategies, breeding systems, competition, stress
tolerance, and ecological management practices.
BIO 4100 Biology Seminar (Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisites: Ecology and Senior standing or instructor permission
An intensive study of a particular problem or topic in the field of Biology to be chosen by the student. The
course includes lecture, discussion groups, student presentations, and discussion of recent professional and
popular publications.
BUS -- BUSINESS
BUS1001 Integrated Business Perspectives
4 credits
This Business course provides the student with the opportunity to discover the role of business in society
and to explore career opportunities. The relations among different business disciplines are analyzed.
Students learn team building and communication and apply that learning as they work in teams to create,
implement, and assess projects.
BUS 1002 Business Applications and Presentations
4 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize Business students with the software applications, teaming, and
communication skills required for effective participation in today’s organizations. Topics include Microsoft
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Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), APA formatting, preparation of written reports, and
creation and delivery of oral presentations. Students are also introduced to teamwork concepts.
BUS1010 Principles of Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1001
This Business course will demonstrate how the management functions of planning, organizing,
implementing, leading, controlling, and execution of corrections help achieve those ends. Student will learn
how to use SWOT, TOWS and PEST analysis and other tools to be effective on a national and international
level.
BUS1050 Social Responsibility in Business
4 Credits
Prerequisites: AFC1001 or BUS1001
This course covers the responsibilities of business organizations to employees, shareholders, customers,
and society. Students consider the meaning of global citizenship, business ethics, and individual
responsibility within corporations through research and experiential learning, emphasizing issue
identification, analysis, and decision-making.
BUS2010 Principles of Marketing
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS1001 and ECO1001
This Marketing course covers the basics of how to satisfy consumers’ wants and needs, through what has
been described as both an art and a science – marketing. Specifically this course focuses on how marketers
uncover consumers’ wants and needs through marketing research, and design strategies that best satisfy
target markets.
BUS2020 Management Information Systems
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010
This course introduces students to computer hardware and software, and the application for information
systems and technology within an organization from a managerial perspective. The course examines
various topics including databases, e-commerce,
information based business processes, privacy and security, design and development of information
systems, telecommunications, and ethics.
BUS 2030 Principles of Finance
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS1001 and ACC2102
Principles of Finance is a survey of the key concepts covered in the three general areas of finance: (1)
Financial Markets and Institutions, (2) Investments, and (3) Managerial Finance. This course will introduce
students to financial concepts including the activities of the finance manager in the planning, acquisition,
and the administration of funds used in a business enterprise and to evaluate and control risk.
BUS 2040 Students in Free Enterprise I (Fall only)
4 credits
Prerequisite: Approval of Business Department Chair or SIFE Advisors.
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in applying free-enterprise concepts
and entrepreneurial skills and practices to today's business environment. Students will apply knowledge
gained from their various academic and professional disciplines, as well as communication and project
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management skills, in developing and implementing educational projects using sources in the Centenary and
local communities. Open to students of all majors.
BUS 2041 Students in Free Enterprise II (Spring only)
4 credits
Prerequisite: Approval of Business Department Chair or SIFE Advisors.
Students continue to work with mentors in implementing hands-on projects. Students manage the
development of professional written and oral presentations. Open to students of all majors.
BUS 3010 Business Law
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1001
This Business course will examine areas of law affecting business. The legal forms of businesses; contract
law; the law of sales; personal, real, and intellectual property law; and the law of negotiable instruments
will comprise the principle focus of the course. International treaties and laws affecting those areas of law
will also be explored throughout the course.
BUS 3020 Business Statistics
4 credits
Prerequisites: MTH1000 and BUS2010
This Business course covers the basic terms and concepts of statistics and their use to analyze data and
solve problems. Quantitative techniques of forecasting will be highlighted. An overreaching goal is to
create educated consumers of statistics.
BUS 3030 Organizational Behavior
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010
This Business course explores the study of organizational culture and the affect of that culture upon an
organizations performance. Concepts of management, leadership, motivation, and ethics will be examined.
Learning how to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s culture through its policies, practices and
productivity is prominent throughout the course.
BUS 3040 Professional Presentations
4 credits
This course is designed to help develop and enhance the student's ability to organize, write, and effectively
deliver presentations that include: running meetings, making presentations to clients, delivering a general
speech, making a research or operations report presentation, and handling audience questions and
objections.
BUS 3050: Ethics of Business
4 credits
This course examines the theories used in analyzing the ethical dimensions of business decisions. The course
explores the ethical role of business and its practices in the various societies and cultures of the global
business environment.
BUS 3060: Global Business
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010 and ECO1001
This course is a survey of the ever-changing global environments in which international businesses operate.
It examines current and developing political, environmental, legal, financial, and socio-cultural trends and
their effect on global businesses.
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BUS 3110 Operations Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010
This course is designed to provide a focus on the systems and processes that aid organizations in the
distribution of products and services. The course covers the quantitative and qualitative methods used by
organizations in supporting their operations. Topics studied include the examination of product creation,
development, production, and distribution.
BUS 3120 Human Resources Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010
This business course surveys the theoretical and practical aspects of Human Resource Management and the
legal and regulatory issues affecting human resource planning and management. Topics covered include
employee recruiting, selection, and performance management, organizational rewards systems
(compensation and benefits), employee safety and well-being, and labor relations.
BUS 3130 Individual and Team Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS1010
This course focuses on the execution of individual and team management concepts, utilizing a blend of
management theories and experiential methods. Topics include the allocation of subordinate workload, the
design, organization, and implementation of processes, and the adherence to institutional procedures.
BUS 3210 Facilities Management
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS1010 AND ECO1001
This course focuses on the operations of stadiums/arenas and recreation complexes. Beginning with event
management, operational requirements such as scheduling, staffing, marketing, security, concessions, and
ticketing will be studied. The students will also examine design and construction elements essential to
managing sports and recreation complexes. Management principles will be integrated with marketing,
promotions and sales theories used in today’s facilities to maximize attendance and increase revenues.
BUS 3220 Sports Law
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS3010
This course in the business curriculum focuses on laws in the sporting industry. This includes contract law
and negotiation, endorsements, salaries, patents, and legal aspects of sports management. The rights of
athletes, spectators, coaches, and management as evidenced by labor and tort law will also be examined.
BUS 3310 Monetary Institutions
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2030
This Finance course describes the monetary and banking system of the United States and the influence of
money on the economy. It covers several facets of monetary theory, including monetary and fiscal policies,
supply and control of money, and the application of federal monetary policy. Also analyzed are the Federal
Reserve and commercial banking systems.
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BUS 3320 Financial Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS3010
The first part of this course describes the meaning of financial organizations, markets, and institutions. The
next part concerns tools of financial analysis. Then the emphasis shifts to funding sources and the
managing of capital structures. The concluding portion of the course considers government securities and
the aspects of international finance.
BUS 3330 Investment Analysis
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2030
This course analyzes the role of investments in the financial environment with regard to the establishment
of financial goals and plans. Beginning with the establishment of personal financial goals, various
implementation strategies are examined in the light of investment, tax strategies, and risk management.
BUS 3410 Marketing Research
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2010
This experiential-based Marketing course concentrates on creating the ability to complete small Marketing
Research projects from definition of problem through issuance of the report. The course employs both
qualitative and quantitative methods of gathering and analyzing data. Becoming educated consumers of
marketing research and the ability to interface with marketing research professionals are two elements
that are highlighted.
BUS 3420 Marketing Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2010
This course examines the theory and practice of marketing management. Issues in goal setting, planning, and
strategy are stressed through case studies and real-world application.
BUS 3510 Data Management and Information Analysis
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2020
This course provides detailed analysis on the management of various types of data used by managers
within organizations and information systems analysis used for problem solving and managerial decision
making. Various stages of the systems development life cycle are examined, including design,
implementation, and maintenance phases. Database topics include data models and modeling techniques,
database architecture, development of the user interface, data dictionaries, repositories, and warehouses,
and the database administrator.
BUS 3520 Business Data Communications
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2020
This course is a thorough overview of the principles and techniques of business data communications, and
the telecommunications systems used within an organization. Students are exposed to various strategies
and methods used in the overall design and management of communication networks.
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BUS 3530 Business Systems Integration
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2020
This course requires students to work on a semester project consisting of acquiring and analyzing detailed
quantitative and qualitative data of organizations while recognizing potential areas for improvement.
Students will also be required to develop, recommend, and implement a strategy for systems integration
within the organization and between organizations.
BUS 3540 Sports Marketing
4 Credits
Prerequisites: BUS2010
This course provides the student with an in-depth view of the marketing practices, procedures, and
operations of professional, college, and recreational sport organizations and enterprises. The course is
designed to familiarize students with the challenges of marketing sport organizations and assist them in
refining marketing skills as they relate to the sport industry. Emphasis is placed on the manipulation of each
element of the marketing mix as it applies to various sport settings, with special focus on the promotional,
mix market research, sponsorship, and fundraising.
BUS 4010 Business Strategy
4 credits
Prerequisites: Business Core and Senior Standing
This Business course is the culminating Capstone Course for the Accounting and Business Administration
(all Concentrations) Degrees. The course provides the students with an opportunity to work in teams to
complete an International business strategy simulation designed to expose students to the
interrelationships of various business disciplines.
BUS 4210 Event Administration
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS1010, BUS2020 and BUS2030
This course introduces learners to the principles and practices of planning, funding, operating, and
evaluating events that reside within the sport industry. This course utilizes an experiential model to
involve learners in the activities of event planning and management. Students will have the opportunity to
plan and execute a sports event on campus.
BUS 4220 Leadership and Problem-Solving in Sports
4 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Year
This course serves as the capstone of the sport management concentration. Students will apply the
knowledge and skills obtained from related business courses and concentration courses in order to solve
problems that a sport manager is likely to encounter. This is a discussion, case and project based approach
to practicing skills necessary for analyzing problems related to the management of sport or recreation
organizations. Students will prepare case analyses and projects, and will be called upon to formerly
present and defend their own work and to critique the work of their peers. The student’s professional
appearance and communication skills – presentation, written, and oral – will be emphasized.
BUS 4310 Financial Research and Analysis 4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2030
This course analyzes the role of the economy in the global financial system. Students will identify, research,
and present economic indicators relevant to this economic analysis. Topics will include the composition of
Gross National Product, Money and Banking, Monetary Policy, and Economic Cycles.
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BUS 4410 Sales and Sales Management
4 credits
Prerequisite: BUS2010
This highly interactive Marketing course focuses on the sales effort at each stage along channels of
distribution from producer to ultimate consumer and how to apply the basics of personal selling. The
course provides an understanding of the problems and techniques involved in organizing and managing a
sales force. Development of a sales plan is highlighted.
BUS 4420 Advertising Management and Integrated Marketing Communications
4 credits
Prerequisites: BUS2010 and Senior Standing
This course covers all phases of advertising and IMC management including research, creative and media
strategy, planning, execution and evaluation. The course focuses on the integration of all promotional
elements including sales, sales promotion, direct marketing and public relations.
BUS 2990, 3990, and 4990 Special Topics in Business Administration
4 credits
These courses focus on special topics in business administration, and are designed to give students an
opportunity for in-depth study a topic having current professional or public interest. Topics may differ each
time the course is offered. Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor.
CHA - CHINESE
CHA 1001Elementary Chinese I
4 Credit
The students will become familiar with the basic structures and syntax of the language. Informal and
formal modes of speech are introduced.
CHA 2050 Spotlight on China
4 Credits
Intensive language and cultural immersion for students preparing to travel or eventually work in China. An
externship option provides students with the opportunity to witness the Chinese influence on American
corporate relations.
CHM -- CHEMISTRY
CHM 1050 Basic Chemistry (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course is designed for non-science majors, and is an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry.
It includes an overview of laboratory safety, as well as an introduction to the scientific method, and
instruction in the use of basic equipment for the chemistry lab. It includes the study of how and why atoms
react to make both simple and complex compounds. Lectures are reinforced with weekly laboratory
exercises that stress observation and the analysis of reactions.
CHM 1100 General Chemistry I (Fall)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite: MTH 1180 or MTH 1401 or instructor permission)
This course addresses the basic language and concepts of chemistry. Topics include measurements, the
periodic table, nomenclature of inorganic compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and reactions of
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inorganic compounds, gas laws, solutions, and gravimetric and volumetric stoichiometry. Laboratory
investigations are used as problem solving exercises for the topics studied.
CHM 1110 General Chemistry II (Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Pre-requisite: General Chemistry I or equivalent, approved transfer credit
This is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include colligative properties of solutions, reaction
rates, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility and complex-ion equilibria, thermodynamics
and equilibrium, and electrochemistry. This course stresses the interaction of all chemical topics, as well as
the interactions of the various disciplines in science.
CHM 2000 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Spring)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course addresses the properties, structures, and chemical activity of some of the major organic
compounds. Specifically the course addresses aliphatic saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alkyl
halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines, and some aromatic compounds. Lab
experiments complement class lectures and activities.
CJS -- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Note: CJS 1001 – Introduction to Criminal Justice System is a prerequisite for all other Criminal
Justice courses. Admission into certain criminal justice courses without this prerequisite is at the
discretion of the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator.
CJS 1001 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
4 Credits
This course provides an overview of the American criminal justice system, emphasizing the three system
components; the police, the courts, and corrections. Topics will include the role of police in a democratic
society, the relationship of the various courts within the system, the processes of punishment and
rehabilitation, and the roles and interactions of the Federal and State systems of criminal justice.
CJS 1002 - Careers in the Criminal Justice System
4 Credits
This course provides a thorough overview of career opportunities within the field of criminal justice. A
wide range of occupations that demand very different levels of experience and education will be examined.
Working professionals representing a wide range of career fields will introduce students to local, state, and
federal law enforcement agencies, corrections, probation, parole, forensics, court systems, victim/witness
services, counseling positions, and other special government opportunities. Topics covered for all
employment positions will include educational requirements, entry requirements, training processes,
career development paths, salary and benefit ranges, and present employment opportunities
CJS 2001 - Community Policing
4 Credits
This course reviews the organizational and operational philosophy of community policing and the manner
in which it develops a partnership between the police and the community they serve. Emphasis is on the
process of improving the “quality of life in a community through problem-solving for the long-term
perspective. Topics include the study of the origins of community policing, problem-oriented policing, the
role of the police in society, the role of the community in crime prevention, and methods for the
implementation and evaluation of the community policing philosophy.
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CJS 2005 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
4 Credits
This course assumes an understanding of the American criminal justice system and examines and
compares criminal justice systems from around the world. An analysis of the governmental, legal, police,
courts, and corrections operations of each country will be undertaken. Countries analyzed include Canada,
China, France, Japan, Russia, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
CJS 2010 - Corrections, Probation and Parole
4 Credits
This course will study the convicted criminal defendant of the criminal justice system in the post-
conviction setting. Areas explored will include the development and use of probation and parole as
correctional alternatives to incarceration, the evolution of the correctional system, the relationship of the
prison administration and the other components of the criminal justice system, and the operations of the
correctional system and its impact on punishment and rehabilitation.
CJS 2015 - Crime Scene Photography
4 Credits
This course provides an examination of the latest methods and techniques of photographic documentation
of a crime scene, a victim, a suspect, and criminal evidence. Usages of photography in criminal surveillance
operations is also addressed. Topics will include the fundamentals of photographing a crime scene from
general to specific. Practical exercises will demonstrate methods for documenting various types of crime
scenes.
CJS 2020 - Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
4 Credits
This course is designed to teach students the basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural
aspects as a means of social control, particularly relating to the constitutionally protected rights of the
accused in the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be on the elements of the law and the applicable
penalties, as well as the procedures that must be followed in applying the law, and on the court system as a
social institution with the interacting roles of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and defendants.
CJS 2025 - Criminal Investigation
4 Credits
This course provides an overall view of the techniques involved in investigating crimes, basic interviewing
of victims and witnesses, identifying and questioning suspects, organizing investigations. Specific topics
covered are crime scene procedures, searches, surveillance, sources of information, use of scientific aids,
recognition of evidence, and ethics in criminal investigations. The course is designed to provide a
foundation of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Emphasis is on a logical scientific
approach to crime scene investigations since investigation is in large part a science. Through discussion
and hands-on exercises the student practices the application of the scientific method to criminal
investigations. Students will be exposed to actual criminal investigations and processes through lectures,
slides, videos, and reviews of actual past cases.
CJS 2030 - Fire and Arson Investigation
4 Credits
This course is an entry-level study of fire science, standards, laws, and guidelines for proper fire scene
investigation. Topics studied include fire science, arson laws and evidence, organic chemistry, fire
investigation methodology, and scientific arson investigation.
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CJS 2035 - Forensic Science
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Requirements: Sophomore Standing and Criminal Justice Major or Criminal Justice Concentration –
Other students may enroll in this course when seats are available and with the approval of the
Criminal Justice Program Coordinator.
This course will introduce the student to the role of the forensic examiner in the identification, collection,
scientific analysis, and court presentation of evidence gathered during the criminal investigation. The
student will become familiar with the many applications of science to law, such as: physical fibers; drugs;
forensic toxicology; serology; DNA; fingerprints; and forensic science and the internet. The classroom will
be supported by hands-on laboratory work which will enhance class lectures and discussions.
CJS 2040 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
4 Credits
This course examines law enforcement agencies and their roles, functions, history, and how they developed
within the field of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the course gives an overview of the components of the law
enforcement profession; namely the evolution of law enforcement, contemporary law enforcement,
challenges to the profession, and law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Examines law reviews
the structure and function of law enforcement agencies in the United States at the state, local, and federal
levels. Differences between levels, as well as current issues and problems facing law enforcement
administrators are emphasized.
CJS 2045 - Juvenile Justice and School Resources
4 Credits
This course examines patterns of delinquent behavior among youth. The definition and measurement of
delinquency, influence of kinship, educational, and other institutions on delinquency, social class and sub
cultural influences on delinquency, identification and processing of delinquents by official control agencies.
Additionally, the course will study the problem of school violence and analyze the correlation and impact of
the media, community, and family upon such violence. Identification and intervention approaches to
working with out-of-control behaviors will be explored.
CJS 2050 - Laws of Criminal Evidence
4 Credits
This course examines those rules of evidence and procedures of particular importance to the operational
level of criminal justice agencies. Topics will include the evolution of the laws of evidence, the trial process,
hearsay, confessions and admissions, pretrial investigation and identification procedures, expert and lay
opinion, scientific evidence, character evidence, and presumptions. Emphasis will be given to the study and
evaluation of kinds of evidence, tests of admissibility, competence of witnesses, and privileged and non-
privileged communication.
CJS 2055 - Organized Crime and Gang Organizations
4 Credits
This course will examine the topic of organized crime, its emergence in American Society, its activities, and
its relationship to other principal social institutions and components of the criminal justice system. It will
include a consideration of the historical economic, social, legal, and political events that led to the
generation of organized crime. There will be a review of the precedents of organized crime and its history;
the relationship of organized crime to federal, state, and local politics; the activities of organized crime
figures; policies designed to combat organized crime; and some explanations for the persistence of
organized crime. Also included will be a consideration of the new groups and forms of organized crime. In
addition, the history of gangs and gang violence in society, gangs as organized crime groups, and the
present-day problem of gangs will be examined.
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CJS 2060 - Victimology, Domestic Violence and Victim Witness Services
4 Credits
This course provides an extensive overview of the principles and concepts of victimology, an analysis of
victimization patterns and trends, and theoretical reasoning and responses to criminal victimization. In
addition, this course explores the role of victimology in the criminal justice system, examining the
consequences of victimization and the various remedies now available for victims. Additionally, the
societal problem of domestic violence will be studied. The history of domestic violence in modern America
and the societal and legal response to this problem will be examined, as well as the history and current
status of the various available Victim Witness Services.
CJS 2065 - White Collar Crime and Fraud Investigation
4 Credits
This course covers the theoretical explanations for white-collar crime committed by individual offenders
and corporations. Areas of study include fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, bribery, insurance and
healthcare fraud, identity theft, internet crimes, terrorism, and software piracy. Students study the extent
and costs of these crimes, victim and offender profiles, and corporate liability.
CJS 3001 - Criminology
4 Credits
The course examines the patterns, causes, and consequences of crime, and the ways in which the criminal
justice system attempts to deal with the crime problem in the United States. Topics include characteristics
of offenders, patterns of criminal behavior, theories of crime causation, and social forces affecting crime
and criminal justice.
CJS 3005 - Crisis Intervention in Public Safety
4 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth exposure to the principles and practices of
effective crisis intervention. The student examines the theory and methods of crisis intervention.
Particular attention is given to the various contemporary techniques of intervention and resolution.
Assessment techniques used in the intervention process are explored. Topics include characteristics of
crises, intervention strategies, specific techniques for intervening in various crisis situations, and
community crisis support services.
CJS 3010 - Death Investigation
4 Credits
This course examines the many duties of a criminal investigator at a death scene that will lead to a
successful completion of a criminal investigation. The student will develop an understanding of the legal
responsibilities and requirements of a death scene investigator, how to secure a crime scene, identification
and collection of evidence, identification of the victim, identification of the cause and manner of death,
methods for interviewing witnesses, procedures for establishing time of death, techniques for obtaining
statements and confessions, procedures for following up of leads, and case preparation procedures for trial.
CJS 3015 - Interview & Interrogation and Arrest, Search & Seizure
4 Credits
This course will familiarize students with the various techniques for “detecting deception.” Topics will
include verbal and non-verbal communications, physiological responses, multiple suspect elimination, the
interrogation process and legal aspects associated with admissions, confessions, and written, audio and
video statements.
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CJS 3020 - Leadership for Police Field Commanders
4 Credits
This course explores contemporary management theory and practice in the context of management of
police organizations. Emphasis is placed on command of emergent field operations and management of
crime scenes. Analysis will include the police organization as a dynamic social system and the behavior and
social skills required of a police commander to deal effectively with a rapidly changing investigation or
situation.
CJS 3025 - Police Organization and Administration
4 Credits
This course is designed to be a comprehensive overview of police operations in the United States. The
history of police administration and the evolution of policing as a profession will be thoroughly explored.
Current and future trends in law enforcement will be discussed in detail. Emphasis will be placed on police
personnel issues and the leadership skills required managing a professional police organization. Topics
include principles of organization and management in terms of line, staff, and auxiliary functions,
organization of police services, administrative services, operational services, and auxiliary services.
CJS 3035 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice
4 Credits
This course provides for directed research and study on an individual basis of a topic of specific interest to
the student and in conjunction with a full-time faculty member. Selected topics are explored in conjunction
with the guidance and direction of this full-time faculty member. Students interested in conducting such a
study must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and must begin the process by meeting with their
faculty advisor. Independent Studies may be completed for 1, 2, or 3 credits.
CJS 4001 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
4 Credits
This is the capstone course for the Criminal Justice Studies Program. The purpose of this course is to
integrate all academic criminal justice learning, knowledge, and skills in order to provide a total
understanding of the criminal justice system and how it applies to the future of the students. Students will
demonstrate their abilities to conduct scholarly academic research, employ critical thinking skills, use
deductive reasoning. Students will address current issues in criminal justice using analytical skills to frame
problems and suggest solutions will be stressed. Oral and written presentations in class will emphasize
problem solving techniques and analysis. Ethical, political and social issues that impact criminal justice
research will also be examined.
CJS 2099, 3099 or 4099 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies
4 Credits
A special topics course consists of discussion and intensive study of selected topics, issues, problems,
and/or writings of prominent criminologists. Such a course enables the criminal justice studies program to
address the latest issues in the field of criminal justice. Topics may vary each time the course is run.
COM -- COMMUNICATION
COM 1003 Practicum: The Quill
2 Credits/Semester
This course is designed to provide practical experience in working for the campus newspaper. Each
student is required to perform selected tasks in writing, reporting, photography, sales, editing, computer
typing, distribution, and/or other agreed-upon tasks. This course may be repeated for credit.
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COM 1004 Practicum: The Hack
2 Credits/Semester
This course is designed to provide practical experience on the campus yearbook. Each student is required
to perform selected tasks in writing, photography, sales, editing, computer typing, and /or other agreed-
upon tasks. This course may be repeated for credit.
COM 1011 Mass Media
4 Credits
This course examines the importance and history of the influence of Mass Media. The student explores the
relationship between media and society and considers theoretical aspects of communication; the evolution
and impact of print, radio, television, the Internet, and film; regulation issues from censorship to subtle
influence by government, business and the industry itself as well as the influence of advertising in mass
media. Discussions also focus on issues of popular culture and international mass communication.
COM 1013 Audio Production
4 Credits
This is a highly practical course which uses lectures, demonstrations and multiple projects to hone the
student’s technical performance skills in audio and radio production. Special emphasis will be placed upon
post-production and editing techniques, and a significant portion of the work will consist of performing on
and operating the college radio station, WNTI.
COM 1014 Film Appreciation
4 Credits
Lab Fee
This course introduces students to one of the liveliest of contemporary art forms, film. Through viewing
and analyzing a broad selection of internationally acclaimed films, students will learn to recognize the
stylistic and narrative elements that combine to produce works of the film art. In addition, the most recent
developments in film theory and criticism, as well as the unique personal vision of individual film artists
will be explored.
COM 1015 Introduction to Studio Operations
4 Credits
This is a highly practical course which uses lectures, demonstrations and introduces students to the
technical performance aspects of television. A significant portion of the work consists of performing on and
operating the college television studio. Students will receive basic instruction in equipment operation,
production fundamentals, and commercial studio operation.
COM 2000 Interpersonal Communication
4 Credits
This course examines the nature and function of the communication process within the context of social,
cultural, intercultural, and professional situations. Students will learn through discussions, readings,
videos, written and oral projects, to apply techniques of effective communication to their lives.
COM 2001 Public Speaking
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001
This course is designed to develop poise and self-confidence. Students master the techniques necessary for
successful speaking by writing and delivering a variety of speeches in different speaking situations.
Extemporaneous delivery is the goal. While most of the work is individual, an introduction to
Parliamentary Procedure and group presentations are included.
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COM 2005 Advanced Audio Production
4 Credits
Prerequisite: COM 2010, COM 3011
This is a highly practical course in which the student’s technical skills in radio and audio post- production
are further enhanced. Special emphasis will be placed upon feature- and program-length projects
incorporating a wide variety of audio sources, including off-site interviews, background music, natural
sound and special audio effects.
COM 2008 Television Production
4 Credits
Prerequisite: COM 1015
This is a highly practical course in which the student’s technical skills in studio-based television production
are further enhanced. All aspects of the production process are covered, from script preparation to the
directing and producing of live-on-tape studio productions. Special emphasis is placed upon the leadership
skills required from those in the key position of director. Hands-on experience is emphasized through
student participation in a variety of exercises and productions.
COM 2011 Introduction to Journalism
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001 or equivalent
This course emphasizes the basics of journalistic writing to help produce interesting, accurate, fair, and
observant writers. The discipline taught here will improve their writing skills and make them more
discerning media consumers as well as more aware of global newsworthy events. Class sessions involve
lectures, discussions, analyses of articles from daily, weekly, and online newspapers, drills in writing and
editing, and exercises exploring journalistic ethics. A newsroom atmosphere enhances the practical nature
of the course. Students may be encouraged to submit class-assigned articles to the campus newspaper, The
Quill.
COM 2013 Media Design
4 Credits
Prerequisite: COM 1011 or Permission
In this course the student learns basic aesthetic design principles and how they are applied in various
media. Light and color; area; volume; time and motion; and sound are among the aesthetic topics explored.
Course material will emphasize how such principles can be practically applied to produce more effective
productions.
COM 2030 Film and Philosophy
4 Credits
This course explores how film can be used as a vehicle to examine philosophical and political ideas of the
past and present. Through films the class will view, the course seeks to cultivate the disposition to self-
reflection and provide the tools to ensure such self-reflection remains productive and motivational.
Students will identify and appreciate key philosophic questions, especially those which concern the pursuit
of the “reflective life,” as presented in both film and text; they will be asked to express and argue coherently
for, both in writing and orally, their own conclusions and opinions on related topics.
COM 2040 Great Directors
4 Credits
This course allows students to focus on a selection of important directors from the history of film. Students
will gain insight into the various directors’ points of view and filmic patterns and styles, as well as an
overview of their filmographies. Students will better understand not only the particular vision of those
directors studied, but how their approach determined the message and impact of their films.
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COM 2041 Documentary and Independent Films
4 Credits
This course fosters an appreciation for the history and approaches of the film documentary and its impact,
as well as the achievements and struggles of filmmakers who toil outside the studio system. Through
readings of essays and reviews by filmmakers, students will gain an understanding of the influence on
other types of films that documentary and independent films have had and continue to have.
COM 2111 Global Cinema
4 Credits
As Centenary’s commitment to global citizenship continues to develop, this course allows students to
explore the world through the medium of film, examining influential film movements in the context of
various cultures and historical events. Film affects how we see ourselves and others in powerful ways.
Students will learn to appreciate the fact that the language of film is an international one, spoken mainly
through narrative form.
COM 3005 Mass Communication Law & Ethics
4 Credits
The public’s right to know versus the individual’s right to privacy; a reporter’s privilege to protect sources
versus an accused person’s right to due process; libel, copyright infringement, censorship—these are all
areas of legal and ethical controversy that surround contemporary mass media. In this course these and
other pertinent topics will be examined through a case study approach. Federal and state law as well as the
basic principles of responsible ethical analysis will be studied and applied.
COM 3011 Media Copywriting
4 Credits
Prerequisites: COM 1011 and COM 2011
This course deals with the techniques applied to the writing, rewriting and editing of news, public service
announcements, promotion and advertising in the broadcast format. The course analyzes the specific
requirements of each format and studies the particular markets and audiences to which finished scripts are
directed.
COM 3013 Non-Fiction Freelance Writing & Editing
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001 or equivalent
This course introduces students to the possibilities of marketing their nonfiction writing and to the
editorial needs of publications. Topics of discussion include editorial requirements for writing for
magazines, trade and professional journals, book publishers, and online outlets. While helping students
hone their writing skills, the course covers approach techniques for marketing their article ideas and issues
of publication law and ethics
COM 3014 Photojournalism
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001 or equivalent
This course is intended to help students recognize the universal visual language of photojournalism, its
place in our history and the present, its aesthetics and ethics, and its impact on a media-saturated world.
The course goes beyond, while recognizing the details of picture-taking, exploring the volatile history of
photojournalism, the moral dilemmas it has created and faced, the synergy between photo and text, and
ways in which still and video photography reveal, motivate, and inform us in an instant. Students will
explore such issues through discussions, readings, videos, reaction papers, and a photo essay or research
project. This course is recommended as well to non-Communication majors as an elective.
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COM 3018 Writing for Public Relations
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to various kinds of public relations writing: preparing news releases,
press statements, feature stories, product articles, newsletters, fund-raising literature, cover letters in
direct mail campaigns, and annual reports. The context and purposes of using these devices will be
explored, and current trends will be examined. Students will be encouraged to consider writing as part of a
team that may include account executives, graphic designers, and others. Each student will prepare a
public relations writing project.
COM 3019-Technical Writing
4 credits
This course addresses the style and organizational needs of those who communicate technical information
in a clear, understandable manner. Descriptions of processes and mechanisms and technical narration will
be a focus, as will the study of a variety of formal reports, proposals, recommendations, and interpretive
reports.
COM 3025 Advanced Television Production
4 Credits
Prerequisites: COM 1015 and COM 2008
This advanced practical course focuses upon the production of long-form television programming. The
students will apply the technical skills acquired in COM1015 and COM2008 to the creation of interview,
newscast, and/or scripted productions. Additional emphasis is placed upon the pre- and post-production
phases, and the organizational and time-management skills required from the producer, director, and
editor. Hands-on experience is emphasized through student participation in a variety of productions.
COM 3033 Print Editing
4 credits
This course recognizes that copy editors of the 21
st
century will be crucial to print and online media
organizations. The course work will supply the raw material for students to develop the expertise needed
for gatekeepers of news and entertainment for the public. Students will write copy and edit their own work
and that of others.
COM 3041 Art Films/Video
4 Credits
This course explores experimental filmmaking across international lines. It examines the use of film and
video as they have influence filmmaking and audience expectations within a historical context.
COM 3042 Digital Filmmaking
4 Credits
This is a hands-on course in filmmaking, using current filmmaking equipment. Students will be
introduced to the digital equipment used for the course, and, working in small units, will write, produce,
and direct a short motion picture project. Pulling together the elements of filmmaking from 1000- and
2000-level film courses, students will gain an understanding of the collaborative and creative, as well as
the technical, nature of filmmaking.
COM 4018 Senior Communication Project
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission
In this capstone course for the Communication program, students pursue their interests in an attempt to
draw on skills learned in the major. Students prepare a proposal for their project and work with the
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professor through the semester to ensure the appropriate focus of the end product, which can take the
form of a project, research paper, production or series of productions.
COM 2099, 3099, or 4099 Special Topics in Communication
4 Credits
These courses focus on selected topics in communication and are designed to provide students with an
opportunity for in-depth study of some topic having current professional or public interest that is not
thoroughly addressed within the context of regular College offerings. Topics may differ each time a course
is offered. Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
DES -- GRAPHIC DESIGN
DES 1007 Introduction to Computer Graphics
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to understanding the impact of layout design; its ability to command
attention and its communicative power. Students will be exposed to traditional as well as new technologies
with regard to the fields of Typography, Past-up Mechanicals, Color Theory, Layout, and Aesthetics. The
course is largely geared toward the media of paper production such as newspaper design, magazine and
advertising design, as well as designing for the Internet. The historical context of graphic design will be
taught, discussed, and researched.
DES 2001 How to Use Your Digital Camera
2 Credits
This course provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of digital camera technology as well
as a broader understanding of photograph composition.
DES 2007 History of Graphic Design
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to understanding the history of Graphic Design. The historical context of
graphic design will be taught, discussed, and researched. The course is also studio class; students design
work in the context of specific historical movements in graphic design
DES 2008 Typography
4 Credits
Prerequisite: DES 2016
This course will provide an introduction to and understanding of practical, day-to-day techniques of
typography, typographic basics--i.e. type faces, points, picas, leading, column measure, and font layout--
copy fitting and proofreading, aesthetics of typography, font identification, and trends in the print and type
industry. This course is designed for anyone involved with type, whether in sales, purchasing, or
production. It also is beneficial to those involved with the printing process or desktop publishing. Software
taught includes an advanced study of InDesign and Quark Xpress
DES 2016 Graphic Design I
4 Credits
Laboratory Fee
This studio course is designed to introduce students to the "industry standard" software – PhotoShop and
Illustrator Students will explore creative ways to solve design problems employing these powerful tools.
Strong emphasis is placed on technical and aesthetic use of photography, typography, illustration, graphics
and layout.
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DES 2017 Graphic Design II
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 2016
This course expands upon the fundamentals covered in ART3016. The course is designed to teach students
about researching, conceptualizing information in a visual manner, and analyzing the digital production
process using computer graphics applications. Production procedures, use of the computer as a design tool,
using design software, such as Illustrator and PhotoShop with a particular emphasis on Quark Xpress, will
be explored. Strong emphasis is placed on solving design problems involving electronic illustration, image
manipulation, and color correction. Prepress production, business and ethics of computer graphics are also
discussed. An introduction into web design will also be introduced. Software taught includes; Photoshop,
ImageReady Illustrator, Quark Xpress and Dreamweaver
DES 3002 Digital Illustration
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 2016-2017
This course deals with creating illustrations as a means of effective visual communication. Emphasis is
placed on the development of the creative visual concept and its relationship to style, media, technique and
method of production. A variety of traditional and computer-generated illustration techniques are
introduced. Specific problems are given in the publishing promotion and advertising areas involving books,
magazines, posters, newspapers, CD ROMs, the Internet, and other printed and electronic media. The use of
the software application "Painter" will be thoroughly explored in this course along with PhotoShop and
Illustrator.
DES 3005 Web Design I
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 2016 & 2017
This course is an introduction to Web Site development. Students will receive hands-on experience in all
aspects of HTML and CSS including linking, layout and design, forms, graphics, creating on-line help files,
security concerns, and maintaining a Web site.
DES 3006 Web Design II
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 3005
This course is a continuation of Web Design I. Students will move into more complex techniques such as
scripting languages, dynamic HTML, CGI/Server-side scripting, style sheets, and databases.
DES 3007 Computer Animation for Multi-Media and Video
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 3006
Creation of animated sequences using the computer, video and multimedia software. Emphasis will be
placed on students' practical comprehension of animation principles, computer software and design for
interactivity, their relationship to each other, and their use in the communication of content and/or
aesthetic through the frame-by-frame sequencing of movement and sound. Software taught includes
Director and Flash
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DES 3008 3-D Computer Graphics
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: DES 3007
This course will introduce students to the principles of building three-dimensional objects and
environments with the computer. The concept of three-dimensional space, lighting, surface texture, and the
relationship of masses and gravity will be reviewed through class projects. The latter part of this course
will focus on providing 3-D computer animation, as well as analyzing films and 3-D graphics used in various
media. Software taught includes Lightwave and Maya
DES 4007 Senior Project in Visual Communication I
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission of the Instructor
Senior projects are designed to develop sustained solutions to complex multiple unit problems in graphic
design, computer graphics, or illustration. Continuity and sustained quality are emphasized. All projects are
geared toward the development of a professional portfolio for print.
DES 4008 Senior Project in Visual Communication II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: DES 4007
This course is a continuation of DES 4007 All projects are geared toward the development of a professional
multi-media portfolio for the Internet and a digital portfolio. And introduction is working with and editing
film (using Final Cut Pro) will also be another aspect of the multi-media aspect of the course.
DES 4012 Digital Photography
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisites: DES 2016, DES 2017 and Senior Standing
In this course students will be introduced to the creative and technical capabilities of digital photography.
Students must have some experience working with Adobe Photoshop. Through demonstrations and hands-
on sessions, students will learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software on a Macintosh computer
to produce digital photographs. Topics will include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length,
composition, uploading files, image enhancement, and printing. Slide lectures on historical and
contemporary artwork will explore the aesthetics of photography, and weekly assignments will build
digital techniques. A digital camera is required.
ECO -- ECONOMICS
ECO 1001 Economics
4 credits
This course covers the composition of the Gross Domestic product, money and banking, monetary and
fiscal policy, and economic cycle. The course further explores the pricing and output behavior of companies
under various supply and demand conditions in the global economy.
EDP -- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
EDP 2001 Pre-School and School Aged Development (3-18 Years)
4 Credits
This course is designed to focus on the developmental processes of children from Pre-K through high
school, approximately ages 3 to 18 years of age. Pre-service teachers will know and understand how
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children and adolescents develop and learn in a variety of school, family, and community contexts and be
able to provide opportunities that support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
EDP 3013 Psychology of High and Low Incidence Exceptionality
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDP 2001
This course is an introduction to Special Education. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students
with the history of special education and the laws that affect the educational process, as well as taking a
look at the disabilities identified under IDEA. Characteristics and the etiology of these disabilities are
discussed utilizing IDEA classifications, the DSM-IVR and the definitions of various professional
organizations.
EDU -- EDUCATION
EDU 2000 Foundations of Education
Weekly class meetings combined with school observations in the field provide the foundation for study of
the social and historical structure of education. School governance and finance plus instructional decision-
making within the schools offer a broad base of understanding of public education. Integration of
technology into the curriculum begins in this course and carries through the entire program. Students will
complete a comprehensive service learning project.
EDU 2001 Principles and Practices of Teaching
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and Sophomore Standing
Note: Must be taken concurrently with EDU2002 Curriculum Design
This course provides the student with the foundations for examining the social, philosophical, and
historical structure of public education in the United States and the State of New Jersey. Topics covered
within the course include, but are not limited to, student diversity, teacher effectiveness, life in schools,
standards and testing, the history of American education, the philosophical bases for education, financing
and governance of public schools, school law and ethics, equal educational opportunity, and technology in
education. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of classroom observation in a public
school setting, with transportation to the school being the responsibility of the student. The course also
provides the student with information concerning the education program at Centenary and details the
Department’s policies and procedures. The course culminates with a completed interview for full
admission into the Department. Students are required to be enrolled in EDU2002, Curriculum Design,
concurrently with their enrollment in EDU2001.
EDU 2002 Curriculum Design
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and Sophomore Standing
Note: Must be taken concurrently with EDU2001 Principles and Practices of Teaching
This course emphasizes the inquiry method of teaching, using a constructivist approach to engage all
learners. Elementary education certification candidates will concentrate on the teaching of science in the
elementary schools, and secondary education certification candidates will concentrate on the teaching of
their specific disciplines within the middle and high school levels. Students in this course will be required
to develop effective lesson plans, present sample lessons, and examine appropriate assessment tools for
the evaluation of student learning outcomes. Students are required to incorporate the State of New Jersey
Core Curriculum Content Standards in their lesson plans, develop and present a learning center, and
interview a school district’s curriculum director and/or coordinator. Students are required to be enrolled
in EDU2001, Principles and Practices of Teaching, concurrently with their enrollment in EDU2002.
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EDU 2003 Foundations of Education: Teaching K-5
4 Credits
Weekly class meetings combined with observations in the field provide the foundation for study of the
social and historical structure of education. School governance and finance plus instructional decision-
making within the schools offer a broad base of understanding of public education. This course also
examines lesson planning, writing, and delivery in the content areas. Students analyze selection and
evaluation of instructional materials, and use of tests as well as alternative assessments. This course is the
entry course to the course to the education program at Centenary and details the department policy and
procedures. Integration of technology into the curriculum begins in this course and carries through the
entire program. The course culminates with a completed interview for full admission into the program; a
grade of “B-” or above for the course is required.
EDU 2004 Foundations of Education: Teaching in the Content Areas
4 Credits
Sophomore Standing Required
Weekly class meetings combined with observations in the field provide the foundation for study of the
social and historical structure of education. School governance and finance plus instructional decision-
making within the schools offer a broad base of understanding of public education. This course also
examines lesson planning, writing, and delivery in the content areas. Students analyze selection and
evaluation of instructional materials, and use of tests as well as alternative assessments. This course is the
entry course to the education program at Centenary and details the department policy and procedures.
Integration of technology into the curriculum begins in this course and carries through the entire program.
The course culminates with a completed interview for full admission into the program; a grade of “B-“or
above for the course is required.
EDU 3000 Assistive Technology
1 Credit
Prerequisite: EDP 2001 and EDP 3013; EDU 3031 must be completed or taken concurrently
Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification
This course is designed as a field experience course for the teacher of the students with disabilities
certification candidate to gain knowledge about, and have the opportunity to work with, assistive
technology used in the field. Students will be required to complete thirteen hours of field work in an
approved special education setting or settings. Students will be exposed to a broad range of assistive
technology that is available, observe and interact with classes using technology, and plan lessons utilizing
this technology.
EDU 3031 Special Education: The Learner’s Perspective
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU 2001, EDU 2002, EDP 3013 and Admissions to the Education Department
Note: Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification
The focus of this course is on the individual learner. We will examine learning characteristics of individuals
with special needs, and explore how these characteristics are manifested in the classroom and in life. In
addition, we will focus on the tools and skills that these individuals will need in order to function
effectively. This course will introduce assistive technology and will make the connection between assistive
technology and learner characteristics.
EDU 3033 Language Development, Communication and Literacy in Special Education
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU 3041 or EDU3043 and PSY 313; EDU 3031 must be completed or taken concurrently
Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification
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This course is designed to examine the difficulties that students with exceptionalities face in language arts,
in both reading and written expression. Pre-service teachers examine current reading strategies as well
create their own instructional strategy designed to help students master a language art skill. The course
also examines students who are nonverbal and emphasizes communication strategies, including assertive
technology, to engage these students in academic and nonacademic tasks. Topics of study include typical
and atypical language development.
EDU 3034 Special Education Methods and Materials
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDP 3031
Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification
The purpose of this course is to train pre-service teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in a variety
of educational placements, including the inclusion classroom. This course introduces the student to current
and best research practices for teaching individuals with special needs. Informal and formal assessment
and collaboration are topics of study. Students gain practice in assessing student needs, and using this as a
basis for choosing, planning, preparing, and presenting content, and developing supporting materials.
Mathematics and science instruction is emphasized. Directed field observation is a course requirement.
Students are introduced to assessment tools and instructional strategies in EDU 3034 that they will use to
satisfy requirements for the special education component of EDU 4050, Student Teaching.
EDU 3038 Classroom Management for Challenging Behavior
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002, EDP 3013 and Admissions to the Education Department
Note: Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification
The purpose of this course is to equip students with a variety of research-based strategies and models of
discipline to address issues of behavior management in the classroom. The course will consider the role of
behavior management in learning and in instruction. Behavior management theory and technique is
applied to the classroom environment, with an emphasis on working with challenging behavior and
children with special needs. Social skills training is a topic of study. Students acquire both the knowledge
and the language to effectively answer the inevitable interview questions about behavior management, and
are able to apply these skills in the classroom.
EDU 3052 Elementary Teaching Methodology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002 and Admissions to the Education Department
This course explores current educational strategies and techniques for teaching in the elementary school
(K-5) environment. Specifically, the course concentrates on strategies and techniques for the teaching of
mathematics, taking into consideration the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics (NCTM) standards.
General topics include learning styles, stages of development, and technology in the classroom. Students
are required to teach sample lessons to their peers.
EDU 3053 Foundations of Literacy in Elementary Education
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2000, EDU2003, EDU 2004 and admission to the Education Department
Foundations of Literacy provides the most current and best-researched approaches to the methods of
teaching literacy. It is required for candidates seeking an elementary education certification. The course
introduces students to the reading and writing processes. Students will design and present lessons in
literacy.
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EDU 3054 Literacy in the Content Areas
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2000, EDU2004 and admission to the Education Department
Literacy in the Content Areas is a course designed for the pre-service content area teacher. It provides
reading comprehension strategies in all subject areas. The course also instructs students on using the
writing process effectively in the classroom. The course helps pre-service teachers expand on their content
knowledge to provide instruction students need to understand specific text.
EDU 3056 English Curriculum and Instruction
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002 and Admissions to the Education Department
This course prepares the prospective English teacher to become familiar with the interrelated areas that
comprise English instruction. In addition to instructional strategies, students become acquainted with the
current research relating to the teaching of writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Students learn to plan
lessons which include collaborative learning, interactive approaches to literature, and using writing to
learn. Case studies serve as a basis for students to actively consider the educational dilemmas that face
today's English teachers.
EDU 3057 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002 and Admissions to the Education Department
This course enables pre-service mathematics teachers to identify strategies that are in keeping with the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. Students explore the profound relationship
between the processes that children use to understand math and the techniques that the teacher uses to
maximize learning. The students demonstrate lessons in math that incorporate the standards to foster the
meaningful learning of mathematics.
EDU 3058 Biology Curriculum and Instruction
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002 and Admissions to the Education Department
This course focuses on the objectives, organization, content, and methods of teaching biology at the middle
and high school level. Students become familiar with the current research relating to the teaching of
biology and plan lessons that include the inquiry approach, collaborative learning, and interactive
approaches to learning biology. Students will be knowledgeable of the State of New Jersey standards as
they relate to the teaching of biology.
EDU 3059 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EDU2001, EDU2002 and Admissions to the Education Department
This course focuses on the objectives, organization, content, and methods of teaching social studies at the
middle and high school level. Students become familiar with the current research relating to the teaching
of social studies and plan lessons which include collaborative learning and interactive approaches to
learning social studies.
EDU 3080 Teaching Practicum and Assessing Outcomes
4 Credits
Prerequisite: GPA of 2.75; two education courses at the 300 level; completed application for placement;
proof of registration for the appropriate PRAXIS II Exam or proof of a passing score on the appropriate
PRAXIS II Exam
This course consists of an active field placement of one full day or two half days per week over a fifteen-
week period in a public school district in the region and weekly seminars in which the students discuss
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their experiences and topics relevant to the profession of teaching. Strategies for assessing student
learning outcomes are emphasized. Students are required to maintain a reflective journal on their
experience, develop an educational belief statement, develop a formal unit plan covering a specific content
area, and produce a professional portfolio chronicling their teaching experiences. Transportation to the
school district is the responsibility of the student. Professional demeanor by the student is required in all
situations.
EDU4024 Applications in Literacy
2 Credits
Prerequisite: GPA of 2.75; completion of three education courses at the 3000 level; completed application
for placement; proof of a passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS II Exam
Note: Must be taken concurrently with EDU4050 Student Teaching
Prerequisite: EDU3041 or EDU3043 (whichever required for certification)
Applications in Literacy is designed to be taken with EDU4050. Pre-service teachers will apply knowledge
learned in EDU3043 or EDU3052 during the student teaching experience. Various methods of assessment
will be researched and utilized throughout the course.
EDU 4050 Student Teaching
10 Credits
Prerequisite: GPA of 2.75; completion of three education courses at the 300 level; completed application
for placement; proof of a passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS II Exam
Note: Must be taken concurrently with EDU4024 Applications in Literacy (2 credits)
This course consists of an active field placement in area public school districts on a full-time basis for one
semester (15 weeks). Students are required to teach in their respective field and to become involved in all
classroom and school routines. Students return to the campus on a bi-weekly basis for seminars to discuss
their experiences. Students are required to maintain a reflective journal on their teaching experiences,
develop an educational belief statement, develop a formal unit plan covering a specific content area they
will be responsible to teach, and produce a professional portfolio chronicling their development as a
teacher. Transportation to the school district is the responsibility of the student. Professional demeanor
by the student is required in all situations. Students are required to be enrolled in EDU4024, Applications
in Literacy, concurrently with their enrollment in EDU4050.
ENG -- ENGLISH
ENG 0010 College English Skills
4 Credits
ENG 0010 does not count toward the credits required for graduation. It is a developmental writing and
reading course, offered in the summer session, designed to foster competence in written composition and
reading comprehension. Students are placed into the course as a result of the Basic Skills Placement Test.
Activities will include reading, writing, discussing, researching, presenting, testing, and thinking critically.
ENG 1000 College English
2 Credits
College English (ENG 1000) is the foundational course that will prepare entering students for college-level
skills in writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. All entering students will be enrolled in ENG
1000, unless they are exempted on the basis of SAT scores. The course will meet for four class hours a
week. Students will receive two credits toward graduation, but no credit toward English department
requirements. It is the first of two first-year courses in the English department. Upon passing this course,
students should enroll in English 1001 the following semester.
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ENG 1001: Composition & Rhetoric
4 Credits
An introduction to the basics of effective writing: clarity of purpose, use of pertinent supporting details,
standardized grammar and usage appropriate to the context, and well-balanced paragraph structures.
Techniques for conducting research and documenting sources are introduced as part of formal writing
procedures, leading to the required research paper. This course is a prerequisite for all 2000+ English
courses.
ENG 1005 Introduction to Literary Analysis
4 Credits
Required of all English majors, and recommended as the first English course taken after completion of
ENG1001. An introduction to critical analysis and interpretation, the primary focus and function of this
course is on learning how to think and write critically, with a particular focus on understanding critical
discourses. Students will have opportunities to express themselves through presentations, class
discussion, homework questions, and papers, while reading and interpreting several very different texts.
ENG 2000 English Plus (for International Students only)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ESL 2000
Offered spring and fall semesters
Fulfills the Global Citizenship Core requirement
Students explore contemporary American culture through readings focusing on the values reflected in the
Declaration of Independence. This course is designed to give international students opportunities for
continued development in English proficiency and practice in conducting and documenting research.
ENG 2008 World Literature I: Beginnings to Shakespeare
4 Credits
This course offers a survey of classis world literature from its earliest forms, such as The Epic of Gilgamesh
and Homer’s Odyssey, up to the time of Shakespeare. This class is designed for students who are not majors
in English.
ENG 2009 World Literature II: Shakespeare to Today
4 Credits
This course offers a survey of classic world literature from Shakespeare, generally considered to be the
greatest author of all time, up to the present day. This class is designed for students who are not majors in
English.
ENG 2010 Word Power
4 Credits
The goal of this course is to develop a manifold increase in the student's recognition vocabulary and to
acquire the skills to continue indefinitely doing so. The technique used is the study of the non-English roots
of many English words, particularly those of Greek and Latin origin.
ENG2012 Advanced Composition
4 Credits
This writing course offers an opportunity to practice advanced forms of prose. It is open to students from
all fields. Individuals select the types of writing they personally wish to pursue. Essays, articles, academic
papers, reports, and speeches are among the forms that may be explored. Argumentation, humor, satire,
autobiography, the feature, and the editorial are among the modes.
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ENG 2014 American Literature Survey
4 Credits
Prerequisite (or co-requisite): ENG 1005
This survey course studies the writing of major literary figures from the colonial period to the present in
order to determine the uniqueness of American institutions and the fundamental properties of the
American character. The pervasiveness of the Puritan ethic is evaluated from historical, sociological and
philosophical perspectives.
ENG 2015 Creative Writing: Poetry
2 Credits
The course emphasizes writing in fixed forms such as the sonnet and the villanelle. ‘The course can be
repeated as ENG30015 and ENG4015.
ENG 2016 Creative Writing: Creative Prose
2 Credits
Creative prose covers a wide spectrum of creative writing, including fiction, memoir, travel and nature
writing, and the personal essay. ENG2016 can be repeated as ENG3016 and 4016.
ENG 2017-2018 Survey of British Literature I and II
4 Credits/Semester
Prerequisite (or co-requisite): ENG 1005
This survey course studies representative writers from the British literary tradition. In the first semester,
these writers may include Chaucer, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift, Pope, and Austen. In the second
semester, the writers may include the Romantics, such as Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Keats, and
Byron; the Victorians, such as Dickens, Eliot, Carlyle, Hopkins, and Arnold; and the Moderns, such as Joyce,
Lawrence, Ford, and Woolf.
ENG 2019 Classical Literature
4 Credits
Students examine the seminal works of Greek and Roman civilization, beginning with Homer's Odyssey.
This will be followed by the dramatic works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides; the comedies of
Aristophanes; and the philosophical dialogues of Plato. The Roman segment of the course will include
works such as Vergil's The Aeneid, and the lyric poems of Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid.
ENG 2020 The Bible as Literature
4 Credits
This course studies the Bible as a work of literary art, comparable to other epics and compilations of sacred
writings. Attention is focused on those narrative, lyric, and philosophical parts of the Bible most amenable
to literary analysis. Some attention is also given to the Bible as the source of some of the best imaginative
literature of the Western tradition.
ENG 2025 Ethnic American Literature
4 Credits
This course studies representative American writers of various ethnic minority groups. In so doing, it will
examine from a socio-historical and literary perspective the novels, autobiographies, dramas, and poems of
five groups of writers: African Americans, Native Americans (American Indians), Asian Americans, Hispanic
Americans, and Jewish Americans.
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ENG 2026 Women Writers of the World
4 Credits
This course has a global exposure by covering the works of a variety of women writers all over the world.
In its diversity, it examines the works of these writers specifically as “women’s work,” i.e., discussing their
works in light of Feminist criticism. Another objective is to identify the common threads in women’s
writings, and to explore their work as a unique contribution to literature. The works of these writers will
be analyzed in the context of their respective cultures and time periods. The course will focus on writers
from antiquity to the Victorian period: Sappho, Sei Shonagon, Anne Bradstreet, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary
Shelley, George Sand, and Emily Dickinson, as well as writers from the Modern period: Willa Cather,
Virginia Woolf, Nadine Gordimer, Anna Akhmatova, Toni Morrison, and others. Fiction, poetry, the
polemical essay, and autobiographical writings are featured.
ENG 2028 Non-Western World Literature
4 Credits
This course introduces literature outside the European and North American cultural heritage. It ranges
over materials from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America and includes works of various
genres, from the ancient world to the present.
ENG 2030 The Craft of Poetry Writing
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001
This course focuses on improving skills in poetry writing through critical reading, exercises, and writing
assignments. Students analyze elements of prosody and poetry construction in a variety of poems and
practice their application in our own poetry, while developing individual style and voice.
ENG 2031 The Craft of Prose Writing
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 1001
This course focuses on enhancing skills in writing fiction and non-fiction. Students will read, analyze, and
discuss works of creative non-fiction, including the memoir, portrait, personal essay, and essay of place or
travel. They will study the techniques of professional writers and apply them to their own writing, while
developing a personal style.
ENG 2080 Literature of the American West
4 Credits
The literature of the western United States is surveyed in relation to the history of the region's
development and the centrality of “the myth of the frontier” in American culture. Writers from the
eighteenth through the twentieth century include explorers, naturalists, Native Americans, classic
mainstream authors, and contemporary Hispanic and Asian Americans. Students investigate revisionist
views of the history and literature to arrive at perspectives of their own.
ENG 2082 Literature of New York City
4 Credits
This course focuses on the history, culture, and literature of New York City from its inception as New
Amsterdam to the current day. New York City has of course long been one of the most distinctive,
important, and influential cities on earth but it also has played a crucial role in shaping the larger American
identity.
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ENG 2091 Literature to Film
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course explores the unfolding relationship between literature and film by examining the specific ways
in which literary texts have been translated into cinematic texts. The genres examined are selected from:
the short story; verse; the novel; the novella; and drama.. Attention is focused on the three essential models
of cinematic conversion: literal translation; traditional adaptation; and radical transformation. Primary
literature is read and analyzed, followed by the viewing and analysis of the film Some reading of film
criticism and theory is included.
ENG 3001 Development of the Novel
4 Credits
This course concentrates on the growth of the novel as a major literary genre from its beginnings in the
early modern period through the nineteenth century and its full development into a variety of forms in the
twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on narrative form and technique.
ENG 3002 History of Drama
4 Credits
This course traces the development of drama from its beginnings in ancient Greece to the present.
Emphasis is placed on drama as a literary genre while at the same time acknowledging the status of the
play script as ancillary to theatrical performance.
ENG 3003 Children's Literature
4 Credits
This course explores literature written especially for children. In addition to studying the formal aspects of
the genre, students will learn how to select, evaluate, and effectively use literature for children as a
pedagogical tool.
ENG 3004 The Short Story
4 Credits
This course examines the short story as a genre concentrating on several masters of the form such as Poe,
Maupassant, Chekhov, Joyce, Hemingway, and Cheever.
ENG 3020 Writing Tutor Training
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor
Students are introduced to the basic pedagogical concepts for tutoring writing to both native and non-
native speakers of English. Students must tutor writing for six hours a week for course credit.
ENG 3021 Writing Tutor Practicum
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor
This course is for students who have already completed ENG3020 and are continuing as writing tutors.
Students are expected to do nine hours of one-on-one, group, online and writing associate tutorials.
ENG 3029 Modern European Literature
4 Credits
This course studies the modernist and post-modernist literature of both Western and Eastern Europe, from
such writers as Kafka, Mann, and Gide to Camus, Unamuno, and Levi, to Grass, Kundera, and Kertesz. Some
attention is given to literary responses to such philosophical movements as existentialism and such
political movements as fascism, communism, and liberal democracy.
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ENG 3035 History of the English Language
4 Credits
This course describes the development of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the
present. It examines this development in the context of historical events such as the Danish invasions and
the Norman conquest, and follows linguistic changes as the English-speaking peoples extended their
influence throughout the world, and were in turn influenced by the world they encountered.
ENG 3036 Medieval Literature
4 Credits
This course surveys medieval literature and drama produced between 1100-1400 on both the Continent
and England, with the exception of Chaucer (see ENG 4020).
ENG 3037 Renaissance Literature: 1500-1660
4 Credits
This course examines the best writing in English of the period, with emphasis on the sonnet sequences of
Spenser, Sidney, and Shakespeare; the metaphysical verse of John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell;
and the Cavalier poetry of Ben Jonson and Robert Herrick. In prose, special attention will be paid to
classical works of humanism and to Francis Bacon's essays and treatises. Some drama, except for
Shakespeare’s (see ENG 4010), is included.
ENG 3038 Reason and Emotion: Eighteenth Century Literature
4 Credits
This course will serve as an introduction to the broad-ranging literature of the long eighteenth century,
from the Restoration in 1660 to the Rise of Romanticism in the 1800’s. During this period, the cultural and
financial marketplaces exploded, giving rise to new literary forms, a discourse on aesthetics, and the
modern concepts of identity. Major authors include John Milton, John Dryden, Aphra Behn, Alexander
Pope, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jonathan Swift, Frances Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Jane
Austen.
ENG 3039 Romantic and Victorian Literature
4 Credits
British Romantic writers emphasized the special qualities of the individual and exalted the atypical and the
exotic. The Victorian age witnessed an upheaval in ideals caused by industrialism and other economic,
scientific, and literary forces. This course examines the writings of scientists and social thinkers as well as
the poetry and imaginative prose.
ENG 3040 Modern and Contemporary British Literature
4 Credits
This course focuses on the British and Irish literature of the modern and post-modern periods of the 20
th
century. Emphasis is on major writers such as Joyce, Yeats, Lawrence, Woolf, Auden, Fowles, and Heaney.
ENG 3042 Modern and Contemporary American Literature
4 Credits
This course examines the cultural background thematically presented in the works of writers from 1900 to
the present. Life in the United States is studied from the perspective of such authors as Faulkner, Wharton,
Steinbeck, Baldwin, Updike, Bellow, and Alexie.
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ENG3071 Romantic Literature
4 Credits
British writers of the Romantic era, while highly diverse in their views, in general evidenced agreement
with William Blake’s assertion that: “Every Thing that Lives is Holy;” shared pantheistic beliefs in the
sanctity, divinity, and equality of all new life; saw the human realm not as apart from but as a part of the
natural world. Major authors include William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, William Wordsworth, Samuel
Taylor Coleridge, Lord Bryon, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Clare, John Keats, and Mary Shelley.
ENG 3072 Victorian Literature
4 Credits
The Victorian Age witnessed an upheaval in ideals caused by industrialism and other economic, scientific,
and literary forces. This course examines a range of the ear’s poetry and prose, especially novels, as well as
the writings of its scientists and social thinkers. Major authors include John Stuart Mill, Thomas Carlyle,
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Alfred Tennyson, Robert Browning, John Ruskin, Charles Dickens, George Eliot,
Matthew Arnold, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Christina Rossetti, Gerald Manley Hopkins, Frederick Douglass,
Harriett Martineau, and Oscar Wilde.
ENG 4005 Modern British and American Poetry
4 Credits
This course investigates important British, Anglo-Irish, and American poets of the twentieth century, such
as Gerard Manley Hopkins, W. B. Yeats, Edith Sitwell, W. H. Auden, T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Carl Sandburg,
Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams and Gwendolyn Brooks. Students learn to identify major modern
poetic styles and themes.
ENG 4010 Shakespeare
4 Credits
This course examines the major elements of Shakespearean drama through an intensive study of major
plays from the comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances. Attention will be paid to the literary traditions
and theatrical conventions inherited and adapted by Shakespeare.
ENG 4020 Chaucer
4 Credits
Students read Geoffrey Chaucer's major works in Middle English and are introduced to the genres of the
fabliau, hagiography, dream vision, romance, and allegory as well as the time period and culture of
Chaucer's London.
ENG 4080 Senior Seminar
4 Credits
The Senior Seminar allows English majors in their final year to pursue in depth a subject, genre or
author(s) not normally covered in other English courses, or to explore material from a new perspective. All
full-time English faculty will teach the course on a rotating basis. Topics will vary from year to year.
Examples of past seminars are: Literature of World War I; T. S. Eliot; Melville and Wharton; Hamlet;
Shakespeare’s Roman Plays.
ENG 2099, 3099, or 4099 Special Topics in
English
4 Credits/Course
These courses focus on selected topics in English, and are designed to provide students with an
opportunity for in-depth study of some topic having current professional or public interest that is not
thoroughly addressed within the context of regular College offerings. Topics may differ each time a course
is offered. Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
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ENV -- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ENV 1200 Environmental Law
4 Credits
This 4-credit course will introduce the student to the legal system as it relates to environmental issues. The
student will gain an understanding of how common law, constitutional law, legal procedure, administrative
law and contract law principles, as well as Federal and State regulatory policy all play a role in the
development and implementation of environmental law. The students will learn the scope of the legal
system and its impact on environmental policy making.
ENV 3200 Field Studies in Green Initiatives
4 Credits
This 4-credit course is designed to provide the student with experience in how businesses and property
owner can lessen their carbon footprint. Students will gain knowledge in conducting energy budgets,
installing green technologies, and working with the community. This course will offer students an insight
into the science and business aspects of green initiatives. At the completion of this course students will be
required to present their finding and experience in a public forum.
ESL -- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 2015 Intensive English Program for Academic Purposes (SCLP)
4 Credits
Students will develop their academic English proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, and speaking with
a variety of academic thematic lessons. This class builds language confidence in all areas of linguistic skills
and is also designed to develop skills for teamwork, discussions, debates, and other verbal interactions.
ESL 2020 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I
4 Creditsw
This class is designed for students at an intermediate reading level. Students will learn to develop the
reading strategies and vocabulary skills they need in an academic environment. This course will include
oral reading exercises to monitor comprehension.
ESL 2030 Academic Writing I
4 Credits
This course will introduce a basic structure of American English and its grammar. Students will learn to
make sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. The course will also make students more comfortable
expressing themselves in written English.
ESL 2040 Pronunciation and Conversation I
4 Credits
This course is designed to provide opportunities for international students to develop their skills in
pronunciation, articulation, and fluency. The course will help students communicate clearly and effectiely
in social, professsional, and academic settings.
ESL 2021 Academic Reading and Vocabulary II
4 Credits
Students will enhance their reading fluency and comprehension of university-level academic texts and
increase advanced-level vocabulary from readings in general and specialized subject areas.
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ESL 2031 Academic Writing II
4 Credits
Students will advance their academic writing with an in-depth study of advanced English grammar and the
rhetorical patterns most commonly used in universities.
ESL 2041 Pronunciation and Conversation II
4 Credits
Students will extend their skills in spoken and listening comprehension using university lectures and
develop their own oral presentation skills by focusing on the fundamentals of public speaking.
ESL 2051 Public Speaking for Non-native Speakers of English
4 Credits
This course is desinged to assist international students in improving their speaking abilities in the fast-
paced American classroom settings. The course will analyze the cultural barriers that exist from the
students’ native countries and learn how the American value system requires a drastic shift in the students’
mind-set in order to be verbally effective in the classrooms. The class will be a practice ground for the
students to explore various ways to fully participate in their regular classes. By the end of this course, the
students will acquire specific skills and strategies that will enhance their public speaking abilities, thereby
increasing their confidence in participating in the classrooms discussions and presentations.
ESL 2099 Special Topics in ESL
4 Credits
Special topics courses are designed to provide students with an in-depth study of English for learners of a
second language.
EST -- EQUINE STUDIES
Riding Courses
EST 1001 Basic I
2 Credits
This is an introductory riding class geared toward students with little or no experience. Students are
required to perform basic horse care, e.g., grooming and tacking up, to become comfortable around the
horses. Basic riding skills are covered. Students will learn to control the horse at the walk, the rising trot,
and the two-point position. Ground skills must be mastered before being allowed to ride. (W/T) Detailed
skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 1002 Basic II
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1001 or Permission
Basic position and control at the walk and trot are reinforced in this class. The sitting trot and canter may
be introduced. The focus will be on basic schooling figures and transitions. The two-point position is
reinforced, and cavalletti work may be introduced. (W/T/C) Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the
Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 1003 Equitation I
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1002 or Permission
In this course students strengthen their position and refine control. The amount of canter work is increased
with emphasis on correct canter departs and leads. Cross rails will be introduced, and simple lines may be
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introduced. No-stirrup work will be introduced. (W/T/C/cross rails) Detailed skill requirements are
outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 1004 Equitation II
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1003 or Permission
Students continue to strengthen position and refine control of gait, pace, and track. The basic form of a half-
halt will be introduced and bending on circles and in corners begins. Simple changes of lead through the
walk and trot may be introduced. Work over simple lines at the trot and/or canter will continue. No-
stirrup work will be increased. (W/T/C/cross rails to 2') Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the
Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 1005 Equitation III
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1004 or Permission
This class is designed for the strong Equitation I rider that is not yet ready to progress towards a specific
discipline. Students will refine position and control on the flat and over fences, and begin riding small
courses. Emphasis will be on maintaining control and pace by using aids in combination. Simple changes of
lead will be refined. Students will gain an understanding of the horse's stride and an awareness of the
number of strides between fences in a line. No-stirrup work will continue to be increased. (W/T/C/basic
courses to 2') Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
Hunt Seat/Equitation
EST 2001 Introduction to Hunt Seat
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1005 or Permission
The basic concepts of riding a hunter/equitation course are introduced. Students begin to develop the
correct hunt seat position and work on basic equitation skills, including the two-point and three-point
position. Proper leg, seat, and hand position according to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
Rulebook is stressed. Students continue to improve control and develop style both on the flat and over low
equitation and hunter courses set from 2' to 2’3”. Lateral movements and flying lead changes may begin to
be introduced. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 3005 Novice Hunt Seat
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2001 or Permission
Students continue to apply the techniques taught in Introduction to Hunt Seat. In this course they
strengthen their position, refine control, and begin to develop “invisible aids.” Emphasis is placed on the
regulation of the horse’s pace and balance on the flat and over fences, understanding and regulating the
horse’s stride length, and on finding the correct distances to fences. Students learn to negotiate more
complex equitation and hunter courses set up to 2’6” which may include simple technical problems.
Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 3006 Limit Hunt Seat
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3005 or Permission
Students refine the skills learned in Novice Hunt Seat. Students continue to strengthen their position and
control on the flat and over fences. More advanced flat work is emphasized; students recognize that
successful jumping is the result of correct flatwork. Flying lead changes are improved. The United States
Equestrian Federation (USEF) Test 109 is practiced. “Students will negotiate equitation and hunter courses
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set at a height of 2.9”. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix
1.
EST 4001 Intermediate Hunt Seat
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3006 or Permission
At the intermediate level, students refine the skills necessary to ride the more technical courses, as well as
the 2'9"-3' hunter course. The technical difficulty of the flat work increases. Students further develop the
skills to perform the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equitation Tests 1-19. Detailed skill
requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 4002 Open Hunt Seat
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 4001 or Permission
Student continue to focus on the techniques needed to jump more complex equitation courses, as well as
hunter courses set from 3'3" to 3'6". Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies
Handbook, Appendix 1.
Dressage
EST 2002 Introduction to Dressage
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1005 or Permission
This course is an introduction to the discipline of dressage. Students begin to understand the importance of
working paces, transitions, balance in a long and low frame, and bending. An elementary form of the half-
halt, basic schooling figures, and United States Dressage Federation rules are introduced. Students are
expected to ride walk/trot level tests. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies
Handbook Appendix 2.
EST 3002 Training Level Dressage
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2002 or Permission
Students begin to develop the ability to ride their horse consistently forward and connected.
Basic lateral work, such as leg yielding, will be introduced, as well as lengthening and shortening of stride.
Students will refine their ability to perform an effective half-halt. The accuracy of schooling figures is
emphasized and training level tests are introduced. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine
Studies Handbook Appendix 2.
EST 3003 Dressage for the Hunter Jumper Rider
2 Credits
Prerequisite: 3000 Level Equestrian Skills or Permission
This class is for the hunt seat rider that does not wish to specialize in dressage. This course introduces the
students to the fundamental theories of dressage while allowing them to maintain a hunt seat position.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of flatwork and basics. Students will strengthen their ability to
ride their horse consistently forward and connected. Lengthening and shortening the stride, as well as
lateral movements will be introduced. This knowledge will then be applied to small jumps and courses.
Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook Appendix 2.
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EST 4003 First Level Dressage
2 Credit
Prerequisite: EST 3002 or Permission
This course reinforces the skills needed to ride effectively at training level and introduces first level work.
Students begin to work their horses in a shorter frame. Emphasis is placed on improving lower level lateral
work and the introduction of haunches-in, shoulder-in, lengthening, and 10 and 15 meter circles. Students
are expected to ride both training and first level tests. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the
Equine Studies Handbook Appendix 2.
EST 4004 Advanced Dressage
2 Credit
Prerequisite: EST 4003 or Permission
This course is designed for students riding at third level or above. Emphasis will be placed on working in an
upper level frame and performing the movements required beyond second level. Students may be exposed
to the theory and use of a double bridle. Students are expected to ride third level tests and above as
appropriate. Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook Appendix 2.
Jumper Classes
EST 2003 Introduction to Jumpers
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1005 or Permission
Students are introduced to the basic fundamentals and United States Equestrian Federations Jumper Rules
utilized in the jumper divisions. Typical fences encountered in the lower level jumper classes are
incorporated. Students learn to make stride adjustments within basic lines and begin to ride bending and
broken lines. (Fences to 2'3") Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook,
Appendix 1.
EST 3004 Pre-Preliminary Jumpers – Level 0
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2003 or Permission
Students begin to further develop the skills necessary to ride the more complicated courses presented in
the jumper ring. The elements of jump off courses may be introduced. At this level students may be asked
to negotiate sharper turns and differentiate between the inside and outside tracks. Current USEF Jumper
Rules will be applied in this course. (Fences 2’6”-2’9”) Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the
Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 4000 Low Schooling Jumpers – Level 1
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3004 or Permission
Students continue to develop skills necessary to ride a low schooling course set typically at up to 3'. At this
level students learn to differentiate between the jumper "Tables" as per the USEF Rulebook and the
strategies required according to each table. Emphasis will be on the use of rhythm, pace, and track to arrive
at acceptable distances more consistently. Students will begin to analyze and perform over more complex
and technically demanding courses. (Fences up to 3’) Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine
Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
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EST 4005 High Schooling Jumpers – Levels 2 and 3
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3005 or Permission
Students develop their ability to ride and compete over courses set from up to 3'6". Students will continue
to reference current USEF Jumper Rules. The elements of riding first round jumper courses and successful
strategies for riding jump off courses are emphasized. Appropriate flatwork related to the more difficult
courses at this level is stressed. The ability to turn earlier and jump safely from speed may be introduced.
(Fences to 3'6") Detailed skill requirements are outlined in the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
EST 4006 Training Jumpers – Level 4
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 4005 or Permission
Students continue building the skills necessary to ride and compete over the more advanced
Training/Modified jumper courses set from 3'6" to 3'9". Students will improve their ability to influence the
horses way of going. More complex turns, lines, distances, and combinations are introduced. An increased
emphasis is placed on competitive strategy. (Fences up to 3'9") Detailed skill requirements are outlined in
the Equine Studies Handbook, Appendix 1.
Academic Courses
EST 1010 Practical Horse Management I
4 Credits/Semester
This is an essential course which serves as the basis for all Equine Studies concepts. Students will be
introduced to the basic principles of stable management, basic feeding, and basic health care. The focus is
on the development of practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge needed to effectively apply these
skills. The course consists of a two-hour lecture on campus and a two-hour lab at the Equestrian Center.
Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center.
EST 1011 Fundamental Theories of Riding
4 Credits
This course provides the student with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of riding. The student will
study modern riding techniques as well as riding theories as they relate to the structure of the horse.
Topics include: introduction to riding and learning; basic position; the aids; basic control; longitudinal and
lateral balancing of the horse; and position and control over fences. The disciplines that will be discussed
in this class include Hunter Seat Equitation, Dressage, Hunters and Jumpers.
EST 1012 Practical Horse Management II
4 Credits/Semester
Prerequisite: EST 1010
This course is a required course, which provides a basis for all Equine Studies courses. Students will be
introduced to the basic principles of stable management and health care of the horse. The focus of the
course is on the development of practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge. Students are also
required to spend two full days per semester working at the Equestrian Center.
EST 2010 Basic Concepts of Training the Horse
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1011 or Permission
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and theories related to training the horse.
Students will develop an understanding of the impact of the horse’s psychological makeup and instinctual
behavior in order to encourage safe and effective handling and training. Modern trainers, techniques and
training tools will be explored in both theory and in practice. Through an intensive lab component students
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will begin to develop the practical skills necessary to safely and effectively handle the horse in various
training situations.
EST 2011 Equine Facilities Management
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1010 and EST 1012 or Permission
Through classroom and hands-on experience the students will gain the knowledge and skills required to
effectively and efficiently manage and maintain an equine facility. . Topics covered include employee
management, record keeping, facilities maintenance, clientele relations, equine emergency management
and routine health care. Through the complete integration of all stable management tasks and skills,
students will not only develop the ability to monitor, manage, and maintain the horse’s health and
soundness on a daily basis, but also demonstrate management responsibilities involved in the operation of
an equine facility. Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center as
“manager assistants”.
EST 2012 Equine Health I
4 Credits
Prerequisites EST 1010 and EST 1012
This course is a biological systems approach to common disorders in the horse. Special attention is given
to the anatomical and physiological etiology for diseases in the horse. Topics of interest include
abnormalities occurring with the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, digestive, skin, skeletal,
reproductive and nervous systems in the horse. Particular attention is paid on colic, lacerations, choke,
fractures, eye injuries, foaling emergencies, emergency preparedness, and the development of first aid
readiness. This course will require each student to spend 2 days (16 hours total) in the barn involved in
evaluations and procedures related to equine first aid.
EST 3010 Equine Health II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2012 or Permission
This course will cover body systems not covered in Equine Health I. Evaluating normal body function and
recognizing diseases associated with body systems will be discussed. Areas of study will include endocrine,
urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and the senses. Additional topics to include parasite life cycles and
deworming programs, feeding strategies, and care of the broodmare, foal and stallion. Students are
required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center.
EST 3011 Equine Business Management
4 Credits
Prerequisites EST 2011 or Permission
This course introduces the student to basic concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in an equine
business. The student will become familiar with many of the rules and regulations that should be
understood and followed by business owners in this country. The course will cover such topics as:
business form; business plan; tax considerations; buying and selling horses; leases and ownership;
employees and independent contractors; liabilities; insurance; record keeping; basic accounting; contracts;
marketing; advertising; and computer software.
EST 3012 Equine Nutrition
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2012 or Permission
This course is an depth study of the absorption, metabolism, and elimination of feed sources in the horse. It
includes nutrients and feeding requirements, the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, feed
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and forage analysis, ration balancing, supplements, problems associated with feeding special life stages,
athletic horse diets, and common poisonings due to plants and feed.
EST 3013 Methods of Teaching and Riding
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 1011 and 2010 and Junior Standing
This course introduces the student to a system of teaching that is based on a step by step approach leading
to a pre-selected outcome. Students will explore the relationship between the instructor, the student and
the horse; identify how students learn; begin to develop a system of teaching; format individual lesson
plans; setting short and long term goals; analyze, solve and improve students’ performance problems; and
demonstrate effective presentation techniques. Throughout the semester students will observe and
maintain a journal of both lessons with instructors at Centenary College, as well as off premises lessons.
Students will also be expected to teach a Basic/Equitation lesson upon completion of this course.
EST 3015 Equine Semester Abroad
18 Credits
Prerequisite: Junior or First Semester Senior Standing
Juniors and first semester seniors may elect, with approval from both the Equine Studies Department and
the Office of International Studies, to spend a semester abroad at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire,
England. Cost of the semester abroad is generally the same as the resident tuition plus the equine fee;
students are responsible for their own airfare. For more information contact the Equine Studies
Department Chairperson.
Note: Students must complete a "letter of intent" and an application at least two semesters before their
intended semester abroad to be considered for the Equine Semester Abroad Program. A minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.000 is recommended. All other eligibility requirements must be met as
outlined by the Hartpury College admissions process.
EST 3017-3018 Teaching Therapeutic Riding I & II*
4 Credits/Semester
Prerequisites EST 3013 or Permission
This two-semester course will introduce students to the history, background, and practice of therapeutic
riding. The first semester will review basic human physiology, learning theories, human development, and
social and psychological development. Each area will also be explored in the context of a variety of
disabling conditions. Students will research in depth one or more disabling conditions and make classroom
presentations on the subject. Videotapes will back up student's research. By the end of the semester,
students will spend time in a hands-on therapeutic riding situation. The second semester will introduce
students to the experience of assisting in therapeutic riding lessons. Students also will learn techniques of
adapting equestrian knowledge for individuals with disabilities, selection and training of therapeutic
horses, care and management of volunteers and, in general, what it takes to be a therapeutic riding
instructor. Classes will be conducted at the Equestrian Center.
*Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Non-Centenary students must register as part-time,
non-matriculated students
EST 3019 Methods of Teaching Riding Applied
2 Credits
Prerequisites EST 3013 and Intermediate/4000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider
This 2-credit course provides students with the opportunity to both observe and participate in the
application of the teaching theories discussed in EST 3013. Students will observe the teaching styles and
methodologies of various instructors at the Equestrian Center throughout the semester and begin to
develop their skills by assessing student levels, analyzing specific problems and potential solutions, setting
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short and long-term student goals, structuring lesson plans, and developing a personal teaching style. Each
student will be required to keep a journal analysis of his or her observations.
EST 4010 Management of Equestrian Activities
4 Credits
Prerequisites: EST 3011 or Permission
This course is designed to expose students to the organization, management, and production of various
equine events. Administration of events will be studied in the classroom. The student will be exposed to
tasks such as: producing a prize list, hiring show officials, marketing an event, developing sponsorship, and
staffing positions. Practical experience is gained through participation in the management of events held at
the Centenary Equestrian Center as well as outside equine events. Emphasis will be placed on operating a
successful event for successive years, and highlighting current trends in the horse show industry. Of
primary concern will be events such as hunter-jumper shows, dressage shows, and clinics.
EST 4011 Advanced Equine Business Management
4 Credits
Prerequisites: EST 3011 or Permission
This course is a more in-depth study of the key concepts and principles introduced in Equine Business
Management. There is an emphasis on identifying and analyzing legal issues impacting the horse industry,
and a corresponding objective of developing strategies to limit the liability of the equine business owner.
Actual cases that have been in the courts will be studied. Students will also examine a business owner’s
obligations to customers, employees, government agencies, and horses. The topics studied include: ethics,
customer relations, liability, taxes, budgeting, financial planning, health insurance and employee benefits.
EST 4012 Course Design
2 Credits
Prerequisites: EST 1010 and 2010
Students will explore the elements of course design for hunters, jumpers, and equitation. The technical
regulations that govern course design for competition will be reviewed. Site evaluation, assessment of
competition level, and planning of discipline-specific courses will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed
on the striding options for lines, combinations, and related fences, as well as the factors that influence the
horse’s jumping effort. Students will learn to design and set courses for the appropriate level of a horse
and rider, as well as the specific discipline – hunter, jumper, or equitation.
EST 4013 Judging: A Study in Understanding Selection and Performance of the Competitive Horse
4 Credits
Prerequisites: EST 2010 and 3000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider
This course is designed to give the student the tools necessary for judging performance, soundness and
conformation for the Hunters, Hunter Seat Equitation, Jumpers and Dressage disciplines. Students will
formulate a model for use in rating the various levels of performance in competitions as well as training
and selection. The technical rules and regulations for judging different levels and classes will be discussed.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of one day assisting a rated judge at a horse show or dressage
competition.
EST 4014 Breeding Management
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 2012, EST 3010 or Permission
This course covers mare and stallion reproductive characteristics including reproductive physiology of the
mare and the stallion, the estrus cycle of the mare, and semen analysis of the stallion; brood mare and
neonatal foal care; stallion management; and artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and the collection
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and the handling of frozen semen. The daily operations and design parameters of a breeding facility also
are explored.
EST 4016 Teaching Practicum
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3013, Intermediate/4000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the theory learned in EST 315. Students will
begin to develop their teaching skills in the ring and gain valuable experience student teaching. Emphasis
will be on maintaining a safe learning environment, accurately assessing student riding levels, providing
appropriate exercises and mounts, and developing presentation skills. Students will be expected to keep a
journal to serve as both a self-reflection and an analysis of student progress.
EST 4017-4018 Practicum in Therapeutic Riding I & II*
2 Credits/Semester
Prerequisite: EST 3017-3018
The methods and techniques learned in EST 3017 and 3018 will be put into practice in a lesson situation
at Therapeutic Riding At Centenary (TRAC). Under the supervision of certified instructors, students will
experience all aspects of organizing and running therapeutic riding activities, including evaluating new
students and keeping progress records, evaluating and schooling horses, acting as lesson aides, and
assisting in hippotherapy sessions. Emphasis is placed on learning to analyze each rider’s strengths and
weaknesses and adapting the teaching of riding skills accordingly. Students will work with therapists to
develop specific physical and cognitive goals for each individual. In the Spring semester, students will act
as Instructor Aides and will complete at least 25 hours of teaching. By the end of the second semester,
students will be prepared to take the Registered Instructor examination of the North American Riding for
the Handicapped Association.
*Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Non-Centenary students must register as part-
time, non-matriculated students.
EST 4020 Advanced Techniques of Training the Horse
4 Credits
Prerequisite: EST 3013, 4000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider
In this course, students will explore the training of horse and rider through the advanced levels. Primarily
an academic course, laboratory components may be incorporated as necessary. Topics to be discussed will
include common schooling problems encountered in the various disciplines and methods employed to
overcome them. Each student will further develop his or her ability to problem solve for a variety of horses
in the training situation. In the instruction situation, the student instructor will assist individuals to
perform at a higher level in order to correctly influence the horse's way of going.
EST 4023 Professional Show Grooming
2 Credits
Prerequisite: EST1010 and EST 1012
This course is designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills needed to properly
present a horse for competition. The current norms and standards in the disciplines of hunters, jumpers,
and dressage will be explored. Students will study and practice techniques for show grooming, braiding,
tacking, bandaging, packing, and shipping.
EST 4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I
4 Credits
Prerequisites EST2012 and EST 3010
This course is a comparative anatomical and physiological approach to the musculoskeletal system and
lameness in the horse. Every participant will receive the basic knowledge required for every horse owner
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to provide a quality lameness examination on a horse. In addition, the courses will explore a veterinarians
approach to such a procedure. Some of the topics include: muscle; bone and nerve physiology;
conformation in the horse; joint function and dysfunction; anatomy of the hoof; and the lameness
examination in the horse including diagnostic procedures. This course will require each student to spend 2
days (16 hours total) in the barn involved in lameness evaluations and procedures.
EST 4025-Equine Musculoskeletal System II
4 Credits
Prerequisite EST4024
The course is a detailed approach to clinical lameness in the horse and designed to apply the knowledge
introduced from EST 4024. Topics emphasized include: diagnostic imaging modalities, developmental
orthopedic diseases, neurological related disease, fractures, tendon/ligament diseases, joint/bursal
diseases, and diseases of the foot. In addition alternative therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and
holistic medicine will be introduced. This course will require each student to spend 2 days (16 hours total)
in the barn involved in lameness evaluations and procedures.
EST 4027 Starting and Training the Horse
2 Credits
Prerequisites: EST2010, 4000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider or Permission
This course focuses on the way of going of the young, inexperienced or difficult horse through lecture
based discussion and some hands-on work. Students may be asked to ride, but this is not the primary focus
of this course. In addition, lunging, long-lining and other ground work will be discussed as part of the
horse’s training.
EST 4028 Training and Schooling Practicum
2 Credits
Prerequisite EST2010, 4000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider or Permission
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the skills discussed in EST 4027 in a hands-on
environment. The focus continues on improving the way of going of the young, inexperienced or difficult
horse. Although lunging, long-lining and other ground work will be employed in the horse’s training, this
course is primarily a riding class and students will be expected to ride in a majority of the classes. The
horses will be schooled both on the flat and over fences. The opportunity to start/break a green horse to
saddle may exist.
EST 4030 Equine Studies Seminar
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Student’s are required to do an externship in the equine discipline of their choice. The course includes
discussion groups, a final formal presentation, and finishing the Equestrian Center Skills Workbook.
FAS -- FASHION
FAS 1000 Apparel Construction
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course is a study of the fundamentals of clothing construction and basic industry techniques. Students
will become familiar with construction terms, commercial patterns, and equipment used in the lab. Ready-
to-wear apparel will be analyzed and production techniques used by manufacturers will be discussed.
Student’s projects will be included in the Fall/Spring fashion show.
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FAS 1001 Introduction to the Fashion Industry 4 credits
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This introductory course correlates current industry practices to their history; it shows the development of
fashion industry products from conception to consumer, concentrating on the mutual dependence of each
sector in the industry. It explores major fashion and fashion-related jobs and helps students evaluate
fashion as a career field. Students will work within a design team to complete a product development
project.
FAS 1005 Workplace Experiential Learning for Fashion Freshmen
1 Credit
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course is designed to help students make that critical link between the classroom and the workplace.
Through carefully structured activities, both in the classroom and by shadowing and being mentored by an
industry professional at a job site, students will better understand the importance and relevance of their
education. By working with the industry professional, students will see first-hand the range of knowledge
and skills a job requires. In addition, they will gather valuable career information to assist them in making
career decisions for the rest of their lives.
FAS 1008 Fashion Sketching
4 Credits
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course teaches the fundamentals of industry rendering techniques with emphasis on developing
individual style. Projects will include the technical sketch, the fashion coroquis and illustration.
FAS 1010 Social Responsibility in the Global Fashion Industry
4 Credits
This course is oriented around global citizenship. Emphasis is on the development of awareness of
contemporary global social issues as they affect individuals and their future role in the fashion industry.
This course concentrates on social responsibility and ethics in the design, production, consumption, use,
and the destruction, reuse and recycling of textiles and clothing in a local and global context. Issues
covered will include the impact of consumerism, sustainability and energy consumption, fair labor
practices, and ethical retailing and advertising, in the local and world-wide context.
FAS 2000 Advanced Apparel Construction
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: FAS1000
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course will further develop the student’s knowledge and abilities in mastering construction
techniques, acquaint the student with designer patterns, provide an opportunity to work with novelty
fabrics, and encourage experimentation and creativity of apparel. Student’s projects will be included in the
Fall/Spring fashion show.
FAS 2009 Fashion Coordination and Promotion
4 Credits
Fashion Coordination and Promotion explores the advertising and promotion methods used by fashion
professionals and the role each plays in the industry. Strategies and techniques are introduced in additional
to the organizational structure of promotion and advertising. Creative elements and production of the
annual fashion show are emphasized. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
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FAS 2010 Design Studio I – Flat Pattern
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: FAS1000
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Basic concepts of industrial pattern-making are introduced in this course. Students will develop basic
garment styles by using two-dimensional drafting techniques.
FAS 2011 Textile Science
4 credits
LAB FEE
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Textile Science is an introductory course in textiles. Following an overview of the textile industry and the
components of textile products (fiber, yarn, fabric, coloration, and finish), the student will study natural
and manufactured fibers, fiber modifications, and yarn formation systems. The course will conclude with a
brief review of fabrics, coloration, and finishes.
FAS 3001 Retailing
4 credits
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course explores the overall concept of retailing, including consumer life-styles, demographics, buying
behavior, target marketing, retailing institutions, merchandise mix, and promotion. Analysis of current
retailing trends will be emphasized through on-line discussions.
FAS 3003 Visual Merchandising
4 credits
Prerequisites: FAS 1001
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Visual Merchandising is a requirement for fashion merchandising students. It is an elective course for
fashion design students. The focus of this course is the presentation of fashion goods, including apparel,
accessories, and home fashions. Student will learn how to use fixtures, mannequins, signage, lighting, and
props. Use of visual display as it contributes to promotion will be emphasized. Students will develop an on-
line library of design inspirations and/or resources.
FAS 3004 Textile Performance
4 credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: FAS 2011
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Through extensive use of laboratory testing equipment, students develop expertise in the selection, use and
care of textile products. Students gain an understanding of the interrelationship among fibers, yarns, fabric
structure, finishes, and coloring agents. Students will track and analyze performance properties of fabrics
to predict consumer satisfaction.
FAS 3005 History of Costume
4 Credits
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course includes an evaluation of clothing styles throughout history, beginning with ancient Egypt and
continuing to modern times. The many different factors which determine fashion are discussed and
attention is given to past styles and influences that inspire today’s fashion.
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FAS 3008 Consumer Goods for the Home
4 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with merchandise, other than apparel, usually found in a
well-stocked department store. The information will supplement and complement other fashion courses by
concentrating on consumer goods for the home. Consumer goods for the home will be studied in
relationship to end use, care, current retailing trends, consumer protection, and government regulations.
FAS 3010 Design Studio II – Draping
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisites: FAS1000 and 2010
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course will combine more advanced flat pattern skills with draping methods. The combination of two
and three dimensional techniques will be explored through individual design problems.
FAS 3012 Visual Retailing
2 Credits
Prerequisite: FAS 3003 or permission of the instructor
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
In this course, students will learn to use Visual Retailing software to design virtual stores and gain valuable
experience in visual merchandising, store planning, buying, and inventory control. This software is used by
retail buyers, merchandisers, designers, and managers to create interactive images, storyboards and virtual
shops, and to keep track of inventory assortment by replacing words and numbers with pictures.
FAS 3015 Fashion Graphics
2 Credits
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course will introduce students to the “industry standard” graphics software as it is applied in the
fashion industry. Class assignments are designed to build upon one another. At the end of the course
students will have pieces they can incorporate into their portfolio and will be able to build upon this in
their future. Weekly demonstrations, discussions, and critiques, as well as practice time are incorporated
into each class.
FAS 3016 Flat Sketching: The Way to Global Sourcing
2 Credits
This course is an introduction to the production of garments outside the USA. The students will learn to
create flat sketches, garment specifications, development standards, sample procedures, and how to
communicate with offshore manufacturers.
FAS 3018 Fashion Photography
2 Credits
Prerequisite: DES 2016
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
In this course, students will be introduced to the creative and technical capabilities of digital photography
and lighting. Students must have some experience working with Adobe Photoshop. Through
demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students will learn the basic of using cameras and imaging software
on a Macintosh computer to produce digital photographs. Topics will include camera operation, shutter
speed, aperture, focal length, composition, studio lighting, and on camera flash. Slide lectures on historical
and contemporary fashion photography and weekly assignments will explore the aesthetics of fashion
photography.
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FAS 3020 Computer Applications in Fashion
4 credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: FAS 2010
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course will facilitate an understanding and application of computer-aided design in the fashion
industry. Students will use industry standard software to grade and mark patterns, and create garment
specifications packages. Using the software students will develop a pattern, a construct a garment, and
complete garment specifications.
FAS 4001 Fashion Buying
4 credits
Prerequisite: FAS 3001 or instructor permission
Fashion Buying provides an in-depth study of buying practices and realistically explores problems facing
the contemporary fashion buyer. Students are presented with step-by-step instructions for identifying
potential customers, creating a six-month merchandising plan, and developing sales forecasts. Working
independently, students will solve merchandising problems using computerized spread sheets.
FAS 4003 Textile Design
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisite: FAS 2011 or instructor permission
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course explores various methods of creating decorative fabric. Using a variety of techniques such as
direct dyeing, bound resist, liquid resist and direct printing, students will be introduced to the design
possibilities for textiles. Principles of design as well as historical and cultural influences on design will be
studied.
FAS 4005 Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing
4 credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or instructor permission
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course is an interdisciplinary study of clothing. The student will develop an understanding and
appreciation of clothing within the broader context of cultural, psychological, physical, economic, and
aesthetic influences. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between clothing and the role of
status of the individual in society. Teams of students will complete independent research projects.
FAS 4010 Design Studio III – Advanced Problems in Fashion
4 Credits
LAB FEE
Prerequisites: Senior Standing, FAS3010 and FAS3020
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
The student will examine fashion design as both process and product. Integration of the elements pattern
making, draping, special fabric application, and computer-aided pattern making will be emphasized.
FAS 4012 Design Studio IV – Portfolio Development (for Fashion Design Students)
4 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Permission of the Instructor
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
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Students will work through special design problems associated with specific categories. A portfolio
illustrating successful designs will be created. Advanced technical and design problems will be explored
through the creation of an apparel grouping. Student’s projects will be included in the annual fashion show.
FAS 4014 Fashion Merchandising Portfolio Development (for Fashion Merchandising Students)
2 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Permission of the Instructor
Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course provides the opportunity for merchandising students to create an industry standard portfolio
in addition to developing career building skills. The focus of this course is on the development and creation
of traditional and digital portfolios. The course provides an overview of presentation techniques,
materials, content considerations, organization, and layout choices, with an emphasis on professional
display techniques. Students will examine the job market, learn how to research prospective employers,
and evaluate their own competencies and strengths. In addition, students will create résumé and cover
letters, and prepare for job interviews.
FAS 2099, 3099, 4099 Special Topics in Fashion
4 Credits/Course
These courses focus on selected topics in fashion, and are designed to provide students with an
opportunity for in-depth study of some topics having current professional or public interest that is not
thoroughly addressed within the context of regular College offerings. Topics may differ each time a course
is offered. Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
FRN -- FRENCH
FRN 1001-1002 Elementary French I & II
4 Credits/Semester
The students learn to develop skills in reading, writing, and speaking. After one year, students have been
exposed to sufficient instruction in order to read short French texts, to understand specialized vocabulary,
and to converse in rudimentary French.
FRN 2001-2002 Intermediate French I & II
4 Credits/Semester (3 Hours Lecture; 1 Hour
Language Lab)
In the second year, students improve language skills; they learn to master the fundamentals of more
complex writing and conversation. A minimum of one hour per week of language laboratory work or its
equivalent is required.
HIS -- HISTORY
HIS 1003 World Civilization I
4 Credits
This course is an introduction to world history from before the Neolithic Revolution until about 1700, with
emphasis on the ancient, classical and medieval worlds. Among the themes that receive special focus are
men and women, cities and civilizations, religion and society, war and peace, and the development of
globalization.
HIS 1004 World Civilization II
4 Credits
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in World History from 1700 to the present, with
emphasis on the evolution of new and merging civilizations and cultures. The themes of men and women,
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cities and civilizations, religion and society, war and peace, and the growth of globalization will continue to
receive special focus.
HIS 2001 American Civilization I
4 Credits
This course is a comprehensive survey of American civilization, beginning with the European settlement of
America and concluding with the Civil War. Emphasis will be placed on the social, political, and cultural
evolution of the United States.
HIS 2002 American Civilization II
4 Credits
This comprehensive survey of American civilization begins with the closing years of the Civil War and
continues to the present day. Emphasis is on the development of America as a world power, emerging
social and economic issues, and the role of the United States on the world stage.
HIS 2003 History of England I
4 Credits
The period covered by this course, Tudor-Stuart England, 1485-1688, witnessed the transformation of
England from a medieval kingdom to a modern nation state. Emphasis will be placed on political, religious,
social and economic development, although cultural and intellectual developments will also be touched
upon where deemed relevant. Specific themes addressed include: the English Reformation, the English
relationship with the countries of the so-called Celtic fringe (Scotland, Ireland and Wales) as well as the rise
of parliamentary authority culminating in the Civil War and Glorious Revolution. Finally, the agricultural
and commercial revolutions, which transformed Britain into a world power by the end of the Seventeenth
Century, will be discussed in detail.
HIS 2004 Modern England
4 Credits
This period witnessed the emergence of Great Britain as the predominant diplomatic and economic power
in the world. This course will examine the causes and consequences of England’s dramatic rise, including
constitutional and political changes resulting in a gradually evolving democracy, the massive economic and
social transformations wrought by the Industrial Revolution and imperial developments, which culminated
in the control of one fifth of the worlds land mass. Also covered will be the emergence of the modern
middle and working classes, the World Wars and the decline of the second half of the Twentieth Century.
HIS 2005 World Geography
4 Credits
Regional analysis of all of the geographical areas of the earth is the emphasis of this course including: study
of geographical features and their interaction with culture, economics, history, and politics. The concept of
boundary- natural, political, cultural, and economic is explored.
HIS 2006 American Social, Political, and Economic Systems
4 Credits
This course is a study of the United States emphasizing economic, political, and social problems. Topics
include: affirmative action, the Bill of Rights, economic justice, crime, conservatism, and liberalism.
HIS 2007 American Economic History
4 Credits
This course is a study of American history from an economic perspective. Topics include the foundations of
the American economic system, economic issues in the Constitution, the rise of a national monetary and
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banking system, the evolution of the modern corporation, the development of the United States as an
industrial power, economic depression and global competition.
HIS 2008 African American History I
4 Credits
This course is a study of the history of African Americans from the origins of humankind in Africa and the
Middle Passage to slavery in colonial America, blacks in the Revolution, the rise of southern plantation
slavery, and the slavery crisis up to the Civil War.
HIS 2009 African American History II
4 Credits
This course begins with blacks in the Civil War and follows the story of African Americans through
Reconstruction, World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. Major emphasis will be placed on the
Civil Rights years following the Second World War.
HIS2099 Topics in American History
4 Credits
This is an advanced course in the historiography of a particular period in American history. Completion of a
major research paper will be required. Subject for consideration will be decided upon by the instructor.
HIS 3000 Twentieth Century Europe
4 Credits
The objective of this course is to explore in depth the events of the tumultuous twentieth century in
Europe. At the century’s dawn Europe was in a position of unprecedented world dominance. The heavily
industrialized economies of Western Europe had captured much of international trade. A half- dozen
European states ruled most of Asia and Africa, the British Empire alone covered one quarter of the earth’s
surface. Progress in economic, social and technological terms had generated a sense of confidence and in
many cases arrogance amongst the peoples of the continent. Democracy was on the rise and it appeared
that the future held infinite promise. Yet in August of 1914, the underlying tensions of economic and
political competition, and ultimately nationalism brought this world crashing down. World War I in turn
led to the Russian revolution, the corresponding appearance of Communism and a short time later Fascism.
The Great Depression gave Adolph Hitler the opportunity to rise to power and by 1939 much of the planet
was again engulfed in war. In the aftermath of WWII the continent was split into two, ideologically, hostile
armed camps and the presence of nuclear weapons made the forty year Cold War a time of constant
tension. With the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of Communism it appeared that peace was finally
guaranteed in Europe for the first time in its history. Yet again, the closing decade of the century proved
this hope chimerical, as events in the Balkans once more put the name Sarajevo in the news and gave us the
term “ethnic cleansing.”
HIS 3001 Modern Russia
4 Credits
This course covers the period between Peter the Great (1682-1725) and the decline and fall of the Soviet
Union. A major theme of these frequently tumultuous years is Russia’s struggle to narrow the economic,
technological, and often cultural breech that existed between it and Western Europe. Another central
aspect of Russian History during these years is the failure, at least up until the 1990s, of any form of
limitation to be imposed on the authority of its rulers. For a number of reasons addressed in this course,
absolute power, whether in the hands of the Czars or Commissars, was the political reality. Also considered
is Russia’s unique geographical location making it simultaneously European and Asian.
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HIS 3002 European Colonialism
4 Credits
In the nineteenth century a relatively small number of European nations came to dominate much of the rest
of the world. In fact, by 1900 only four countries in Africa and Asia had successfully resisted the imperial
onslaught. This course will examine the causes and long-term impact of the process of colonization.
Particular attention will be paid to the ideological, political, and economic roots of the phenomenon. Other
issues include: the resistance of indigenous populations, post-World War II independence, and the colonial
legacy.
HIS 3003 Modern Ireland
4 Credits
The objective of this course is to survey the evolution of Irish Society from the establishment of the
Protestant Ascendancy in the late seventeenth century to the creation of an independent nation in 1922.
The emphasis will be on political, social and economic development. Key topics addressed in the course
include the Great Rebellion of 1798, Catholic Emancipation, the Famine, the emergence of modern physical
force Republicanism and the War for Independence.
HIS 3004 Modern Warfare
4 Credits
The focus on such an apparently brutal topic is justified on a number of levels. To begin with, there is no
more dramatic event in the human condition, for it encompasses such basic elements as heroism, fear and
tragedy. Secondly, it is undeniable that war has played a central part as an agent of political and social
transformation. Finally, warfare can serve as a mirror in which the true nature of a society is reflected.
HIS 3010 History of New Jersey
4 Credits
This course explores the history, geography, politics, and culture of the Garden State from its founding as a
colony to the present day. It will also study the native inhabitants of the state and examine New Jersey's
role in the development of the United States, including the state's role in the American Revolution and the
Civil War. Designed for history majors and interested non-majors as well.
HIS 2099 or 3099 Special Topics in History
4 Credits
These courses focus on selected topics in history and are designed to provide students with an opportunity
for in-depth study of some topic having current professional or public interest that is not thoroughly
addressed within the context of regular College offerings. Topics may differ each time a course is offered.
Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
JPN -- JAPANESE
JPN 1001-1002 Elementary Japanese I & II
4 Credits/Semester
The students become familiar with the basic structures of the Hirangana and Katakana syllabaries while
studying the intricacies of Japanese syntax. Informal and formal modes of speech are introduced.
JPN 2001-2002 Intermediate Japanese I & II
4 Credits/Semester (3 Hours Lecture; 1 Hour
Language Lab)
Students learn to recognize commonly used Kanji and to speak and understand as more complex language
patterns are introduced. A minimum of one hour per week of language laboratory work or its equivalent is
required.
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JPN 2050 Spotlight on Japan
4 Credits
Intensive language and cultural immersion for students preparing to travel or eventually work in Japan. An
externship option provides students with the opportunity to witness the Japanese influence on American
corporate relations
KOR -- KOREAN
KOR 1001 Elementary Korean I
4 Credits
The students will become familiar with the basic structures and syntax of the language. Informal and
formal modes of speech are introduced.
KOR 2050 Spotlight on Korea
4 Credits
Intensive language and cultural immersion for students preparing to travel or eventually work in Korea. An
externship option provides students with the opportunity to witness the Korean influence on American
corporate relations.
LAS -- LIBERAL ARTS STUDIES
LAS 1005 Academic Applications in
Learning Theory
4 Credits
Students learn to apply strategies (based on Learning Theory and Cognitive Psychology) that improve
critical thinking and problem solving skills. Class discussions focus on decoding course content,
information mapping, reading techniques, goal orientation, and time management. Techniques regarding
form and content for an analytic research paper are also developed.
Note: This course may only be used as a free or liberal arts elective. It cannot be used to satisfy Category V
of the College Core Requirements.
LAS 3001 Ancient Civilizations
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
This interdisciplinary course is designed to illustrate and examine the patterns of culture as western
civilization developed in the
Fertile Crescent and the Mediterranean world. Masterpieces of classical culture are studied with respect to
their historical origins
and influence.
LAS 3002 The Rise of Europe
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
The student will trace the intellectual and social history of Europe from the fall of Rome to 1789. The
course will survey concurrent developments in art, architecture, music, politics, and science from the
cathedral building period through the High Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the age of
Eastern and Western colonization.
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LAS 3003 The Modern World
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
"The Modern World" begins with the French Revolution of 1789. There is intensive analysis of the
Industrial Revolution, the rise of secular culture, the changing roles of women, and the catastrophes of
World Wars I and II. Against the background of the formation of the European union and the spread of
worldwide revolutions, the student will examine the arts, politics, and transformation of attitudes and
values of the 20th century.
MTH -- MATHEMATICS
MTH 1000 College Math (Fall and Spring)
2 Credits
Note: Required with a score of 480 or below on the Math SAT
Students are placed in this course if they have a math SAT score of 480 or below. The course will address
mathematic skills needed for elementary topics in algebra, basic statistics, and geometry. Emphasis will be
placed on quantitative reasoning, problem solving, experiential learning and lab work.
This course is necessary for success in Algebraic Modeling, Statistics I, and Quantitative Literacy. In order to
pass this course, the student must earn a raw score of 75% on their final exam, or they must take the course
over again.
MTH 1111 Quantitative Literacy (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Passing grade in MTH 1000 College Math (80% or better) or a Math SATS score above 480
In this course, mathematics will become a part of a larger set of skills called quantitative literacy or
numeracy. This course will emphasize critical thinking, problem formulation, and written and oral
communication. The topics will prepare students for careers and lives that will be filled with quantitative
information and decisions. Students will be expected to possess strong critical and logical thinking skills so
they can navigate the media and be informed citizens, have a strong number sense and be proficient at
estimation, unit conversions and the uses of percentages, possess the mathematical tools needed to make
basic financial decisions, and understand exponential growth, which describes everything from population
growth to inflation to tumor growth and drug delivery. Additional topics of study include areas such as risk
analysis, voting, mathematics and the arts, and graph theory.
MTH 1150 Quantitative Literacy/Adult and Professional Programs
(The 1150-1151 sequence is for CAPS students ONLY)
This course will cover Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Number Concepts and Algebra.
MTH 1151 Quantitative Literacy/Adult and Professional Programs
(The 1150-1151 sequence is for CAPS students ONLY)
This course will cover Set Theory, Probability and Statistics.
MTH 1180 Algebraic Modeling (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Passing grade in MTH 1000 or passing grade in departmental test or permission of
Department Chair.
Note: This course does not count towards the Mathematics Major.
This course will cover linear, polynomial, and rational expressions and equations. More advanced topics
will include functions, inequalities and linear programming, radical equations and rational exponents,
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quadratic equations and functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasis will be on
modeling real-life situations via traditional algebra.
MTH 1250 Geometry (Spring)
4 Credits
This course emphasizes the development of logical thinking through the study of geometric propositions
and problems. The course content includes the study of triangles, perpendicular and parallel lines,
quadrilaterals, area, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
MTH 1401 Pre-Calculus I (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: 80% or higher in MTH 1111 or MTH 1180, or permission of Department Chair
This course will deal with functions and graphing functions, transformations of functions; quadratic
functions, rational & radical functions, exponential & logarithmic functions, and their applications.
MTH 1402 Pre-Calculus II (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH 1401 or permission of Department Chair
This course continues the study of functions and their graphs, particularly the fundamentals of
trigonometry, analytic trigonometry, advanced topics in trigonometry, and complex numbers.
MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social Sciences (Spring and Fall)
4 Credits
This is a mathematics course strictly for non-mathematics and non-science majors. It will consist of brief
introduction to descriptive statistics concentrating on levels of measurement, measures of central
tendency, and measures of variation. In addition it will discuss the construction and various uses for
contingency tables. The remainder of the course will consist in inferential statistics with emphasis on 1-
and 2- Sample z- and t- Tests, One-way Analysis of Variance, Chi-square tests, and the basics of correlation
and regression.
MTH 1501 Statistics I (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH 1111 with a final grade of 80% or higher or permission of Department Chair
This course includes the study of tables, chart s and graphs, measures of central tendency, counting and
probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, the standard normal curve and table, the Central
Limit Theorem, sampling distributions, confidence intervals for means and proportions, and hypothesis
testing for mean and proportions.
MTH 1502 Statistics II (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH1501
This course will cover sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for variance, correlation and
regression analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), the chi-square distribution for variance, and non-
parametric statistics.
MTH 1505 SPSS Lab
1 Credit
The MTH1505 lab will focus on the relationship between the course material learned from a statistics class
or specifically from MTH 1500 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences and the application of SPSS.
The SPSS program will be taught during this lab as students are introduced to the SPSS package and gain
working knowledge of the software. The output of the data will be interpreted by the students during the
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one-hour period for the lab. MTH 1505 is design to be taken concurrently with MTH 1500, or may be taken
as a stand-alone one-credit course for students who have already taken a statistics class and have no
working knowledge of SPSS.
MTH 2151 Calculus I (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Placement by the Department or MTH 1402
This course is an introduction to the differentiation of functions of a single variable. Additional topics
include limits, applications, integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
MTH 2152 Calculus II (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2151
This course is an introduction to the integration of functions of a single variable. Topics include definite
integrals, transcendental functions (including exponential and logarithmic functions) applications
(including areas of regions and volumes of solids), and integration techniques such as L’Hopital’s rule.
MTH 3030 Linear Algebra (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2151
This course is an introduction to the basic structures and processes of linear algebra. Topics include
systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, inner product spaces, linear transformations, Gauss-
Jordan elimination, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
MTH 3040 Differential Equations (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2152
This course will enable students to solve problems modeled by ordinary and partial differential equations,
as well as systems of first-order and second-order differential equations with constant coefficients. Topics
include a general introduction to differential equations, approximation methods, homogeneous linear
differential equations, non-homogeneous differential equations, and Laplace transformations.
MTH 3070 History of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences (Spring)
4 Credits
This course will investigate important discoveries in their historical context and the lives and contributions
of great mathematicians and scientists. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient civilizations of Egypt and
Babylon, Greek mathematics, Fobonacci, the Renaissance, Pascal and probability theory, Gauss number
theory, and 20th Century mathematics.
MTH 3161 Calculus III (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2152
Topics included in this course are a continuation of integration techniques, improper integrals, differential
equations, infinite series, conics, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
MTH 3162 Calculus IV (Multivariable Calculus) (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH3161
This course continues the study of Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, functions or
several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis.
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MTH 3200 Discrete Mathematics (Fall)
4 Credits
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and problem-solving techniques of discrete
mathematics, including algorithms, programming, predicate logic, and combinatorics.
MTH 3250 Probability Theory
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH 2151 and 2152
This course is an introduction to the mathematical theory of probability for students who possess the
prerequisite knowledge of elementary calculus. Topics include combinatorial analysis, axioms of
probability, conditional probability and independence, discrete and continuous random variables,
distribution and density functions, expectation and variance of a random variable, joint distributions,
independent random variables, and Limit Theorems.
MTH 3350 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Spring)
4 Credits
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of proof. Topics include
reasoning, predicate logic set theory, mathematical induction, functions, and equivalence relations.
MTH 3740 Mathematical Modeling (Spring)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2152
Students in this course will learn how to build suitable mathematical models for a variety of phenomena
found outside the college classroom. Different equations, dynamical systems, proportionality, geometric
similarity, model fitting, simulation and probabilistic and optimization modeling, dimensional analysis,
differential equations, and simplex method are some topics covered.
MTH 4050 Advanced Geometry (Fall)
4 Credits
Topics discussed will include constructions and non-constructability, Greek astronomy, geometer’s
sketchpad, modern research, and the following geometries: Euclidean, hyperbolic, spherical, and
projective.
MTH 4100 Modern/Abstract Algebra
4 Credits
This course will introduce students to the following modern/abstract algebraic structures and their
accompanying theories: sets, groups and subgroups, ideals and rings, fields and homomorphisms.
Pertinent algebraic properties will be discussed in relation to these structures.
MTH 4150 Number Theory (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH2152
This course introduces the theory of numbers including Pythagorean triples, Fermat’s Last Theorem,
divisibility and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, congruence, Euler’s phi function, primes, modular
arithmetic, powers, roots, and cryptography.
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MTH 4200 Advanced Calculus
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH 2152 and 3350
In this course students will focus on the theoretical aspects of calculus, such as the concepts of limits,
continuity, differentiation, and integration. Also, a variety of theorems (e.g., implicit function; inverse
function) will be analyzed in relation to the fundamental issues within the calculus curricula.
MTH 2999, 3999, 4999 Special Topics in Mathematics
4 Credits
These courses focus on special topics in mathematics, and are designed to provide students with an
opportunity for in-depth study of some topic having current professional or public interest that is not
thoroughly addressed within the context of regular offerings. Topics may differ each time a course is
offered. Students should consult the course offering schedule and their academic advisor each semester.
MUS -- MUSIC
MUS 1001 Music Appreciation
4 Credits
This is an introductory course which does not assume any prior music study. The purpose is to learn how
and what to listen for in music through guided listening experiences. After consideration of various
elements of music, a chronological study of Western art music will be presented.
MUS 1005 Fundamentals of Music
4 Credits
This course is designed both for students with no background in music and for students who need to
solidify their understanding of the basic concepts of music. The rudiments of music including pitch, rhythm,
melody, harmony and form are studied. The student further develops understanding of music
fundamentals through playing the piano.
MUS 1007 Music for Children
2 Credits
In this practical course, the prospective teacher learns to read simple music, play the melody bells and the
autoharp, and play easy chords on the piano. The student studies the basic elements of music in order to
understand a child's concept formation in music. This will aid in planning learning activities in music for
children. The student also explores the relationship between music curricula and general learning goals.
MUS 1011 Piano Lessons
1 Credit
LAB FEE
Private lessons are given to each student. Acceptance is based upon current level of ability, and progress is
expected through regular practice. Beginners are welcome.
MUS 1017 Voice Lessons
1 Credit
LAB FEE
Private lessons are given to each student and are based on individual needs. Proper breathing, phonation,
resonance, care of the voice, vocal techniques and repertoire will be taught.
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MUS 2004 American Music
4 Credits
The broad spectrum of American music is studied in the course including folk music, religious music,
popular styles, jazz and fine art music. Extensive listening is an integral part of the course.
MUS 2009 Violin Lessons
1 Credit
LAB FEE
Private lessons are given to each student. Acceptance is based upon current level of ability, and progress is
expected through regular practice. Beginners are welcome.
OLO -- ON-LINE COURSE REQUIREMENT
OLO 009: Online Course Orientation – NON-CREDIT
REQUIRED FOR ANY STUDENT TAKING AN ON-LINE COURSE
Upon completing this mandatory orientation, the student should (1) know how to navigate Blackboard; (2)
understand the mechanics of an online class; (3) be able to obtain course materials and upload
assignments; (4) understand how to post and participate in a discussion forum, and (4) have a stated plan
for thriving in the digital classroom.
PHI -- PHILOSOPHY
PHI 1005 Introduction to Philosophy
4 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the main problems of philosophy as the field has evolved
since the time of Plato. Topics to be included are the nature of the mind and its relationship to the body, the
existence of God, "the Nature of Love," the problem of free will and determinism, and the most basic
theories of ethics. Through papers and class discussion, students will learn how to discuss and analyze
philosophical issues and will learn the basic techniques of philosophical analysis.
PHI 2003 Logic: An Introduction
4 Credits
This course is specifically designed to increase the student's ability to reason, to write, and to think clearly.
Through a guided course of study, the student will learn the difference between deductive and inductive
reasoning, explicit and implicit reasoning, and the common fallacies in stating a position or argument.
PHI 2004 Contemporary Ethics
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PHI 1005
The conflict of values has always been a part of our society. In this course, the student will study the
significance of religious, political, and economic conflict as well as the development of social and personal
values. Issues such as capital punishment, euthanasia, censorship, sexual conduct, and surrogate
motherhood will also be examined.
PHI 3001 Ancient Philosophy
4 Credits
Prerequisite: At least one (1) Philosophy or Religion course and Junior standing
This course is designed for upper-division students only. The philosophical doctrines of the Pre-Socratics to
the Neo-Platonists will be discussed, and their relevance to the present will be explored.
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PHI 3002 Modern Philosophy
4 Credits
Prerequisite: At least one (1) Philosophy or Religion course and Junior standing
This course, which is open only to upper-division students, examines philosophical systems from the
Renaissance to the 20
th
Century.
PHI 2099, 3099, or 4099 Special Topics in Philosophy
4 Credits/course
These courses focus on selected topics in philosophy, and are designed to provide students with an
opportunity for in-depth
study of some topic having current professional or public interest that is not thoroughly addressed within
the context of regular
College offerings. Topics may differ each time a course is offered. Students should consult the course
offering schedule and
their academic advisor each semester.
PHY -- PHYSICS
PHY2001 Physics I (Fall)
4 Credits
Prerequisites: MTH1401 and MTH1402 with grades of “C” or above
Students will be introduced to physical principles in the areas of mechanics, fluids, wave motion, and
thermodynamics. Students will apply these concepts and those of algebra to solve a variety of problems in
these areas. The lab component of the course will investigate the physical phenomena through hands-on
activities.
PHY2002 Physics II (Spring)
Credits
Prerequisites: PHY2001
Students will be introduced to physical principles in the areas of electricity, magnetism, optics, and some
elements of modern physics. Students will apply these concepts and those of algebra/trigonometry to
solve a variety of problems in these areas. The lab component of the course will investigate the physical
phenomena through hands-on activities.
PLA -- PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
PLA 1000
1 Credit
This course is designed to facilitate the assessment of prior learning experience for the purpose of
composing and constructing an experiential portfolio. The assessment process consists of individualized
exercises designed to help the student identify acquired skills and competencies and the ultimately
document them in an experiential portfolio. This course is required of all students seeking prior
experiential learning credit.
POL -- POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Note: U.S. Political Systems is a prerequisite for admission into all other courses in the program.
Admission into certain courses without this prerequisite is at the discretion of the Government and Global
Affairs Program Coordinator.
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POL 1001 U.S. Political Systems
4 Credits
The focus of this course is on the theory and practice of modern constitutional democracy through analysis
of the constitutional foundations, patterns of politics, and the structure of national, state and local
government in the United States. Areas of study will include the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary
including urban politics, interest groups, intergovernmental relations and electoral processes. An
important component of this course is identifying the characteristics of the Democratic Citizen.
POL 2001 Elements of Political Theory
4 Credits
A study of political thinkers from Classical Greece to the present day. The historical and contemporary
political ideologies that are fundamental to modern political liberalism and democracy are explored.
Particular emphasis is placed on political philosophers whose thought is most relevant to the current
global political environment.
POL 2002 Comparative Contemporary Political Systems
4 Credits
This course starts with the simple element of the study of individual foreign countries. An essential goal of
the course is to systematically compare the differences and similarities between and among countries in
order identify and analyze specific social, political and economic phenomenon.
POL 2003 Essentials of Global Politics
4 Credits
This course is intended to provide a straightforward account of the main historical developments in the
evolution of the international system and the principal components of contemporary global politics.
International relations will be studied through a focus on the institutions that emerged during 1815
through 1945 so as to explore the continuities and changes evident in the sovereign state and the emerging
contemporary global political system.
POL 4001 Governmental and Political Affairs Senior Seminar
4 Credits
In this capstone course for the major in Political Science, students may elect to complete an Internship or a
Senior Thesis. In either case, approval from the students’ advisor is required. (Senior Year Only)
Concentration in American Politics
POL 3001 American Constitutional Law
4 Credits
Utilizing the case-study approach, this course will examine the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the
making of constitutional law, and the Court’s relationship to the other branches of government. The
historical roots of the Constitution will also be studied.
POL 3002 American Public Policy Analysis
4 Credits
This course concentrates on the different theoretical approaches concerning the origins, development and
implementation of American public policies at both the sub-national and national levels. Students will
develop skills necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary public policy.
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POL 3003 American Foreign Policy
4 Credits
This course is an examination of contemporary American foreign policy, including America’s relations with
governmental and non-governmental actors in the global system. Specific problems such as national
security, economic security and trade, proliferation of weapons, humanitarian intervention, and the
allocation, utilization and preservation of global natural resources will be discussed.
Concentration in Global Politics
POL 3004 Forms of Global Governance
4 Credits
Prerequisite: POL2003
This course introduces the intricate interplay of global change and governance and the large-scale
transformations of political, economic and cultural relations and the changing roles of states and non-state
actors involved in creating stability and instability in the global environment.
POL 3005 Peace and Conflict Analysis
4 Credits
Prerequisite: POL2003
The prominent sources of ongoing conflict in the global system are explored with the objective of
discovering the most effective methods of peace-making and peace-keeping. Specific subjects of study will
include conflict generated by: ethnic and religious rivalry, resource competition, proliferation of weapons,
hunger and disease, patterns of migration, and transnational social movements.
POL 3006 Global and Regional Studies
4 Credits
Prerequisite: POL2003
Each semester a specific region of the globe will be studied in depth. Areas of study may include: the
contemporary Middle East, European economic and political integration, African unity and disunity, the
changing role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European security system, and the evolving
role of the United Nations.
Electives
POL 3010 Topics in Political Science: Introduction to the Study of Terrorism
4 Credits
Prerequiste: POL2003
This course explores broadly: how we define terrorism; 9/11 as a defining event in the American
experience related to terrorism; combating terrorism (counterterrorism); and terrorists, conventional
weapons and WMD.
POL 3011 Topics in Political Science: Global Humanitarian Organizations
4 Credits
Prerequisite: POL2003
This course explores the attributes of most humanitarian-based International Organizations and ultimately
focuses on the United Nations system and its constituent instrument, the Charter. The organs and programs
of the UN and other organizations are explored.
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PSC -- PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PSC1025 Astronomy (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
This course is for non-science majors, and is designed to create a greater appreciation of our place in the
universe. Students will experience a virtual tour through our universe’s grandeur, elegance, and beauty. It
provides an introduction to, and a foundation for, a better understanding of our cosmic environment. The
tools, methods, and problems of the astronomer will be examined, along with a consideration of past and
present concepts regarding stellar, galactic, and planetary systems. Fall semester only.
PSC 1400 Earth Science (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with basic concepts of Earth Science. The Earth as a
dynamically evolving planet will be addressed within the context of its historical progression through time
and space. This Earth Science course will include topics in astronomy, meteorology, geology,
oceanography, glaciation, and Earth history. Emphasis will be placed upon laboratory investigations
designed to provide an understanding of the Earth’s structure and processes, the Earth’s position in time
and space and information about the Earth as an interacting and harmonious system. (Open to all
students.)
PSC 1500 Physical Science (Fall and Spring)
4 Credits
Pre-requisite: 2 semesters of mathematics, Algebraic Modeling recommended, or instructor permission
This course addresses the three basic categories of physics: kinematics and dynamics, electricity, and
optics. Topics include general measurements, Newton’s Laws, simple machines, laws of thermodynamics,
wave properties, optics, electricity and magnetism.
PSY -- PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 1000 Introduction to Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Psychology is a one-semester course designed to survey basic concepts and theories in the
science of psychology. Topics covered include: methodology, learning, personality, abnormal behavior,
therapy, and social psychology. This course is open ONLY to those students who have passed the English
and Reading sections of the New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test.
PSY 1050 Developmental Psychology: The Lifespan
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1000
The Lifespan is a one semester introduction to the developmental lifespan of an individual. The student
shall be introduced to current theory and research in the several domains of human development including
cognitive, physical, and psychosocial.
PSY 1021 Personal and Interpersonal Awareness
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Psychology Majors or Program Approval
For psychology majors, this course and PSY 1022 are the first two courses that must be taken prior to
proceeding to the remaining sequence of required courses in the program. This course introduces students
to theories and principles involved in acquiring a psychological understanding of both themselves and their
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significant relationships. Factors considered include personality, coping styles, attitudes, communication,
and interpersonal dynamics.
PSY 1022 Perception, Cognition, and Emotion
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Psychology Majors or Program Approval
For psychology majors, this course the PSY 1021 are the first two courses that must be taken prior to
proceeding to the remaining sequence of required courses in the program. Perception, Cognition and
Emotion is designed to provide an introduction to basic theories and functions of the brain and nervous
system, sensation, the perceptual processes, cognitions, and emotions. This course introduces the
psychology major to writing in APA format, as well as a statistical and research component.
PSY 1023 Biopsychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1022
This course provides students with an introduction to the human systems and their influence on behavior.
Topics include the motor and nervous systems, genetics, sexual behavior, psychopharmacology, and related
neurological and psychological disorders. This course also includes a statistical and research component.
PSY 1024 Social Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1021
This course studies current theory and research relating to the behavior of individuals in a social context.
Topics include impression management, attribution, attitude formation and change. Conformity and
obedience, affiliation and attraction, pro-social behavior, and aggression and violence are also studied. A
component of statistics and research is also included in this course.
PSY 1026 Developmental Psychology I
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1022
This course introduces the student to the major aspects of development from the prenatal period through
late childhood. Specific attention is given to evaluating current perspectives in cognitive, behavioral, and
affective theories of development. This course also includes the development of a case study.
PSY 1027 Developmental Psychology II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1026
This course introduces the student to the major aspects of development from adolescence through
adulthood. Current research in adult development is introduced in the areas of career choices,
relationships, and physical changes. The course also includes a component of statistics and research.
PSY 2000 Psychological Statistics
4 Credits
This course introduces the descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychology. Topics covered include
frequency distributions, calculation of measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, probability,
hypothesis testing, parametric and non-parametric statistics, t-testing, analysis of variance,
simple/multiple regression, and chi-square. The application of these techniques to research and the
interpretation of results (using SPSS) will be emphasized.
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PSY 2001 Psychological Research Methods
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 2000
The purpose of the 4-credit course is to introduce the basic methods of research in psychology, including
ethical practices. Both experimental and non-experimental methods of research will be examined.
Experience in conducting research and communicating results will also be covered.
PSY 2010 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1000
The application of psychology to the workplace is considered in this course. Current theory and research
findings in the areas of personnel selection, training, performance appraisal, work motivation, job
satisfaction, leadership, and the work environment are explored.
PSY 2015 Group Dynamics
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1024
This course introduces students to the theory and research pertaining to group processes. Factors
considered include: group connection, norms, goals, systems, problem-solving and development.
PSY 2018 Developmental Psychology III
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1027
The purpose of this course is to provide students majoring in psychology with a breadth of knowledge and
fundamental understanding of the theoretical concepts and the unique characteristics which accompany
the geriatric population. The second part of this course will explore bereavement and the processes which
surround death and dying, both our own mortality and others.
PSY 2019 Gender Studies
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1027
This course reviews the existence, origins, and implications of the cognitive, personality, and behavioral
differences between stereotypes and sex role development, and the effect of sex roles on a person’s self
concept, psychological adjustment and marital and occupational status.
PSY 2030 Forensic Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1000
Forensic psychology concerns the application of psychological knowledge and methods to the civil and
criminal justice system. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of this field and an
appreciation for the variety of roles and activities in which forensic psychologists participate.
PSY 2090 Psychology and the Media
4 Credits
This 4-credit course is being developed to introduce the students to how the media may impact on our
ideas of social roles and concepts. The course will cover different types of media as well as different social
roles and conceptualizations.
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PSY 3015 Behavior: Abnormal Child
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY3024
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the mental, emotional and psychiatric disorders of
childhood. This course will also include the introduction in the skills necessary to appropriately diagnose a
child.
PSY 3016 Counseling Theory
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY3024
Counseling theory is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental techniques in psychological
counseling and interviewing. Among the aspects of counseling to be considered will be creation of a
therapeutic environment, problem definition, and intervention techniques and evaluation. A theoretical
understanding combined with practical application will be emphasized.
PSY 3018 Substance Abuse and Dependence
4 Credits
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the historical, treatment, theoretical,
psychopharmacological, and applied aspects of the substance abuse and dependence conditions.
PSY 3020 Psychology Fieldwork
4 Credits
Pre-requisite: 2.75 GPA
This course is designed to help prepare the student for a career in psychology as well as a fieldwork
placement. The student will explore various disciplines within psychology and understand the
complexities. By the end of the semester, each student will have located a suitable fieldwork placement,
completed all necessary paperwork, as well as reflected on their individual goals for the future.
PSY 3022 Psychological Tests and Measurements
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1027
This course examines various forms of psychological measurement and focuses on the principles and
concepts of test development and evaluation. A component of statistics and research is included in this
course.
PSY 3023 Personality Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Psy1024
Behavior: Normal will provide the student with a basic understanding of human behavior through the in-
depth examination of personality. This course will present major theories of personality and behavior.
Through this course the student will be able to apply the theories of personality to life experiences, and
acquire practical experience with personality assessment instruments. A component of statistics and
research is included in this course.
PSY 3024 Abnormal Psychology
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY1023 & PSY3023
Behavior: Abnormal is designed to introduce the student to the current classification of psychological
disorders and to provide an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives of their etiologies.
Among the topics to the considered in this course are the disorders of anxiety, personality, sexual
functioning, mood and schizophrenia. There is a statistics and research component included in this course.
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PSY 3025 Behavior Modification
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY3022
This course presents psychological learning theory as the basis of understanding human behavior and
emphasizes change techniques in everyday situations. Classical, operant and cognitive behavioral strategies
are presented with the development of a simple subject experiment. Statistics and research is included.
PSY4020 Senior Research Seminar
4 Credits
Prerequisites: PSY2000, PSY2001, and PSY3022
This capstone program course provides senior level psychology students with the opportunity to integrate
previous statistical, methodological, and content area studies into the conduct, evaluation, report, and
critique of a quantitative study in psychology. Building on students’ research proposals completed in prior
courses, the focus of this seminar is on the completion and report of those studies in a manner, style, and
format consistent with the standards of the profession.
REL -- RELIGIOUS STUDIES
REL 2001 World Religions
4 Credits
All religions imply that human beings do not, and cannot, stand alone. This course is designed to study
religion from its beginnings among the primitive cultures to the manifold forms in which it exists today.
RES -- RESEARCH
RES2000 Scientific Research Course
The purpose of this course is to enhance the students’ knowledge of data collection from designed
experiments in the laboratory or field settings including analysis techniques of data. Students will be
required to work with a primary investigator in an academic or professional organization who is currently
engaged in scientific research. The course will use a combination of literature review (assignments),
presentation, and individual guidance.
Students will be required to participate in a variety of activities for a minimum of 35 hours per credit per
semester (1 credit = 35 hours; 4 credits = 140 hours). Students must have completed a total of 32 credits
and are limited to two repetitions of the course.
RUS -- RUSSIAN
RUS 1001 Introduction to Contemporary Russian Language and Culture
4 Credits
Students study Russian language at the elementary level and explore contemporary Russian social,
economic and political issues.
SLN -- SIGN LANGUAGE
SLN1001: Sign Language I
4 Credits
An introduction to the basics of American Sign Language
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SLN1002: Sign Language II
4 Credits
A continuation of SLN1001.
NOTE: For academic purposes, Sign Language is considered a foreign language.
SOC -- SOCIOLOGY
SOC 1000 Contemporary Social Issues
4 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to social issues that have been mediated by such factors as
race, class, age, etc. and designated “social problems” Using authentic learning assignments, students will
employ a cross-cultural perspective in examining the social concerns of diverse communities as they relate
to poverty, racism, crime, health care, education and the environment. Students will be encouraged to
critically evaluate the process and politics involved in naming “social problems” and they will be called
upon to offer alternative approaches to addressing the issues considered.
SOC 1007 American Culture (International Students Only)
4 Credits
LAB FEE
SOC 1007 American Culture is designed for international students as an exploration of topics relevant to
contemporary American culture. Providing background on the United States from the European encounter
through the present day. The course focuses primarily on post-World War II developments in
urbanizations, industrialization, regional expansion, immigration, and consumer society. Areas of study
include geography; domestic politics and international relations; trade, industry, and the economy;
demographics; religion; civil rights; social trends; popular culture; technology; media; and family. Students
will read primary and secondary texts, participate in class discussion, research and prepare written and
oral reports on selected topics, conduct surveys, and use video and multimedia tools to obtain and
disseminate information on course contents.
SOC 1025 Introduction to Sociology (majors/minors only)
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the main concepts, theories, methods and issues in Sociology. The
students will learn to employ their “sociological imagination” in an attempt to understand culture and
society while becoming more aware of the social forces that shape and change their lives.
SOC 2000 21st Century Societies
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or 1025
In this contemporary look at both domestic and global societies, popular culture, current events and
emerging social institutions (i.e. mass media, sports, science and medicine, and the military) will be
explored. Through critical examination and active learning, students will consider the ways in which
contemporary culture, social structure, and society continues to evolve.
SOC 2001 Sociological Theory
4 Credits
Prerequisites: SOC 1000 or 1025 OR permission of the instructor
This course examines and explores classical and contemporary sociological theories. Structural
Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Postmodernism , and specific theories of Deviance
will be considered. The perspectives will be examined in detail and students will analyze current social
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phenomenon us9ing the basic tenants of those theories. In addition, students will learn how to discern
primary and secondary sources, learn to format using APA guidelines and evaluate scholarly articles.
SOC 2004 School, Family, and Community
4 Credits
This course emphasizes the social links between school, home, and community. Case studies will be
presented from several cultures, concentrating on American cultures, including urban and rural minorities.
Students will consider the role of communication both verbal and non-verbal and its significance in
cultivating and maintaining the relationship between the education system, the family and the larger
community.
SOC 2005 Global Societies and Systems
4 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 1000 OR permission of the instructor
This course will define and explore the complex issues of globalization including the mass relations and
integration of societies from various countries throughout the world. The critical examination of complex
issues such as political structures, technology, economic systems, health, culture and the environment will
provide students with an understanding of the mechanics of globalization. An in-depth study of the
theories of globalization will allow students to understand the process of globalization and accurately
debate this controversial issue. To better understand and evaluate the effects of globalization, students will
examine and compare both modern and post-modern globalization.
SOC 2025 Sociology of Religion
4 Credits
In this course students will examine religion and the ways in which religion, culture and politics interact
both in the domestic and global spheres. Specific emphasis will be placed on fundamentalism and
fundamentalist movements, and the ways in which they are used to legitimize both social cohesion and
conflict.
SOC 2050 Race and Ethnicity
4 Credits
This course is a comparative inquiry into the sociological perspective of racial and ethnic thinking which
creates societal discord and social inequality. The course provides analysis and research into historical and
contemporary patterns of racial and ethnic relations both in a domestic and global context. Students will
be given the opportunity to reflect on their own values and to consider strategies to combat discrimination,
oppression, and deprivation as well as consider ways in which to promote social and economic justice.
SOC 3001 Gender and Sexuality
4 Credits
Prerequisites: SOC1000 or 1025; junior standing or permission of the Department Chair
This course is an introduction to the subfield of gender studies and examines the complicated relationships
between biological sex, cultural gender, and human sexuality. In order to better understand these
complicated relationships, students will consider both global and domestic cultures and the ways in which
sex, gender, and sexuality contribute to: identify formation; social status; social and political power;
marriage and family; and morality in those cultures.
SOC 3002 Intimate Relationships
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or 1025; junior standing or permission of instructor
In this course students will explore dating, love, marriage and friendship in a variety of contexts and forms.
Contemplating intimacy historically, currently, domestically and cross-culturally, students will consider the
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various scripts, rituals and social constructions employed when engaging in intimate activity. Finally, the
violence that all too often accompanies intimate relationships will be examined.
[Human Services; Criminal Justice Concentration Requirement]
SOC 3003 Living on the Edge: Perceptions of a Stratified Society
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or 1025; junior standing or permission of the Department Chair
This course analyzes and explores social class and extremes of wealth and poverty. In contemplating the
continuing controversy over the causes and explanations of socioeconomic inequality, students will engage
in active learning assignments which allow them to critically reflect upon theories, programs, policies,
values, and attitudes that both reflect and create the stratified world in which we live. Students will be
expected to filter current events through this lens of stratification.
SOC 3004 Trauma and Disaster
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or SOC 1025; junior standing; and permission of instructor
This course is designed to examine the aftermath of disaster in American society. The course will rely upon
authentic learning assignments as students explore traumatic events, both historical and current
(significant emphasis will be placed on more recent occurrences). The traditional social institutions (family,
religion, education, government, and the economy) will be examined along with emerging social
institutions (mass media, sports, healthcare, military). The breakdown or failure of social institutions and
the causal factors will be explored. [Human Services and Criminal Justice Concentration Option]
SOC 3007 Deviance, Crime and Law
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or SOC1025; junior standing or permission of instructor
This course will explore how “social deviance” is defined and by whom. The positivist and constructionist
perspectives will be explored in an attempt to understand the creation of social norms resulting in the
promulgation of laws that control society. Consideration is given to the processes of social labeling and
stigmatization of “deviant” persons and groups, the development of a “deviant identity,” together with an
examination of the major theories which seek to explain “deviant” behavior. The course will also explore
the interaction between law and society (i.e., the relationship of law to social structure, social change).
[Criminal Justice Concentration Requirement]
SOC 3021 Practice Skills for the Human Services
4 Credits
Prerequisites : SOC 1025 and SWS 1000 or permission of instructor
This course is designed to initiate human services students to basic practice skills. Students will learn
entry level counseling and interviewing skills and will explore the knowledge, values, and ethics needed for
entry-level practice in a human service environment. The prerequisite to this course is Introduction to
Social Work and Human Services.
SOC 3025 Cyber-Sociology
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1000 or 1025; junior standing or permission of instructor
This course will examine how new technologies generate new forms of society and culture; how these
technologies perpetuate or overturn existing patterns of inequality and identity; and how these
technologies change the larger society and culture. Engaged in active learning, students will use the
technology while critically examining it.
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SOC 3040 Social Change and Movements
4 Credits
This course examines collective behavior, social movements, and other sources of social change both
domestically and internationally. The conditions, dynamics, forms, and theories related to each of these
topics will be explored in detail. Moreover, types of social movements and the stages through which they
develop will be studied using both contemporary and historical examples.
SOC 3050 Broken Bodies
4 Credits
Prerequisites: SOC1000 or permission of the Department Chair
This course will analyze different types of sexual violence (including, but not limited to: genital mutilation,
bride burnings, honor killings, sexual exploitation by helping professionals, sexual/child trafficking, foot
binding, and rape as a weapon of war) through application and exploration of sociological theories and
concepts. Through the lens of social-conflict and feminist theories, this course will investigate sexual
violence as a human rights and social justice issue. In addition, students will learn how to discern primary
and secondary sources, learn to format using APA guidelines, and evaluate journal articles.
SOC 3080 Sociology of Media
4 Credits
Prerequisites: SOC1000 or permission of the Department Chair
Using the sociological imagination, students will make analytical connections between the importance and
use of both popular culture and sociology. Relying on a variety of sociological perspectives to examine the
role of media and culture in everyday life (including, but not limited to: the production of culture in the
mass media; classical sociological theory and the mass media; mass media effects vs. societal effects),
selected films, television series documentaries, music, and contemporary articles will be examined. By
exploring these various forms of media, sociological concepts, issues, themes, and perspectives will be
reinforced.
SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences
4 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 1025; MTH 1500; MTH 1505; junior standing or permission of instructor
This course is designed to teach students how to both conduct and evaluate original research in the Social
Sciences. As this course aims to prepare students to be "Social Scientists", students will learn about a
variety of research methods (survey design will receive particular attention) by engaging in authentic
assignments which require them to conduct their own research, students will learn about case study
analysis, secondary source analysis and the experimental design and the foundations of ethical research.
The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) will be used regularly as students learn how to create
a data set, and read, analyze and interpret data output.
SOC 4005 Senior Seminar in Sociology
4 Credits
Prerequisite SOC 1025; senior standing
This is the capstone course for all Sociology majors. In this course students will: review the main methods,
theories and concepts used by sociologists; examine current events by employing the sociological
imagination and other sociological principles; and explore various career options by researching selected
companies or organizations.
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SOC 4010 Field Work in Sociology
4 Credits
Prerequisites: successful completion of SOC4005 with a “C” or better and an overall GPA of 2.75
Students will engage in supervised fieldwork in an area related to sociology during the spring semester of
their senior year. With the approval and supervision of the fieldwork instructor, students will identify and
select a work site (some sites require application). Students will meet as a class to discuss their fieldwork
experience, leadership and issues of organizational culture. Students who do not meet the academic
prerequisites must enroll in an alternative sociology elective at the 3000 level or above.
SPN -- SPANISH
SPN 1001-0102 Elementary Spanish I & II
4 Credits/Semester
The student will learn to develop skills in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. By the end of the year the
student will be able to read short Spanish texts, to understand native idiomatic speech, and to converse in
simple Spanish.
SPN 2001-2002 Intermediate Spanish I & II
4 Credits/Semester (3 Hours Lecture; 1 Hour
Language Lab)
In the second year students will improve their language skills. They will learn the arts of more complex
writing and conversation. A minimum of one hour per week of language laboratory or its equivalent is
required.
SWS -- SOCIAL WORK
Note: Students will apply to the BSW program in the spring of their sophomore year. First and
second year students planning to apply to the BSW Program are advised to major in “Pre-Social
Work.” Successful completion of 54 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.8 is required for entrance into
the program.
SWS 1000 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
4 Credits
Open to non-majors
This course provides an overview of the fundamental aspects of the helping professions and gives students
the opportunity to consider their interest in and potential for social work practice. Students will be
introduced to the values and ethics of the social work profession and learn the stages of the helping
process. Various fields of practice will be explored, and issues such as poverty and homelessness, mental
health and child welfare will be examined.
SWS 3000 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Majors only)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: SWS 1000
This course examines the reciprocal relationship between human behavior and social environments. The
focus of this course will be the biological, psychological and sociological aspects of individual development
from the prenatal period through late adulthood. The range of social systems in which people live and the
ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being will be
examined.
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SWS 3001 Social Welfare Policy and Services I (Majors only)
4 Credits
In this course, students will explore the history and philosophy of social work and social welfare policy in
the United States. Divergent perspectives on social justice will be examined, as well as a variety of social,
political and economic factors that influence the development of policy at the local, state and federal levels.
The impact of policy on social service delivery, social work practice and the well-being of individuals and
groups in society will be introduced.
SWS 3002 Social Welfare Policy and Services II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: SWS 3001
The integration of social policy and social work practice will be further examined, with an emphasis on the
role of the social worker as an advocate. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyze,
formulate and influence contemporary social policy on a wide range of issues.
SWS 3010 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
4 Credits
Prerequisite – Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
This course examines the biological, psychological and sociological aspects of individual development
throughout adulthood. The reciprocal relationship between human behavior and social environments,
including the range of social systems in which people live and the ways social systems promote or deter
people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being, will be further considered.
SWS/SOC 4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MTH 1500
This course is designed to teach students how to conduct and evaluate original research in the social
sciences. Students will learn about the foundations of ethical research and experimental design. Students
will learn about a variety of research methods by engaging in authentic assignments which require them to
conduct their own research. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) will be used regularly as
students develop the skills needed to create a data set, and read, analyze and interpret data output.
SWS 3021 Social Work Practice I (Majors only)
4 Credits
This course is designed to initiate the beginning social work student to the basic concepts of generalist
social work practice. Students will be introduced to the knowledge, values and skills needed for entry-level
social work practice with individuals. Each stage of the problem-solving process will be thoroughly
explored, and the importance of using evidenced-based interventions will be emphasized.
SWS 3022 Social Work Practice II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: SWS 3021
This course is the second of three practice courses. Building on the concepts introduced in Practice I,
student will begin to develop the knowledge, values and skills needed for culturally competent social work
practice with families and groups.
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SWS 4023 Social Work Practice III
4 Credits
Prerequisites: SWS 3021 and SWS 3022
This course is the last of three practice courses. Students will further integrate the knowledge, values and
skills developed in Social Work Practice I and II. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, values and
skills needed for entry-level practice with communities and organizations.
SWS 4050 Field Work I
6 Credits
Seniors only; Co-requisite – Field Seminar I
Field Work I provides students with a supervised work experience in a social service setting to begin to
develop social work practice skills. Students will spend a minimum of 15 hours per week in their field
agency throughout the semester to fulfill a minimum requirement of 210 hours. No prior social work
experiences will be given credit towards this course.
SWS 4051 Field Seminar I
2 Credits
Students will integrate and synthesize knowledge gained in classroom and field settings through group
discussion and case presentations.
SWS 4060 Field Work II
6 Credits
Prerequisite – Field Work I; Co-requisite – Field Seminar II
In Field Work II, students will continue to develop entry-level social work practice skills through
supervised work experience. Students will spend a minimum of 15 hours per week in their field agency
throughout the semester to fulfill a minimum requirement of 210 hours. No prior social work experiences
will be given credit towards this course.
SWS 4061 Field Seminar II
2 Credits
Students will integrate and synthesize knowledge gained in classroom and field settings through group
discussion and case presentations.
SWS 4099 Senior Seminar (Majors only)
4 Credits
This capstone course, taken in the student’s final semester, will prepare students for practice as entry-level,
generalist Social Workers. Students will prepare for a comprehensive social work exit examination as well
as thoroughly explore a field case from engagement to evaluation. Practical information designed to
prepare students for successful entrance into the social work field (such as certification, career options,
networking, resume writing and interviewing skills, and continuing education opportunities) will also be
explored.
THA -- THEATRE ARTS
THA 1001 Theatre Appreciation
4 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the Theatre from a critical as well as a production standpoint. The
intent is to provide a student with the groundwork to be an interested, enlightened, perceptive spectator of
Theatre. Class work includes current literature, live and recorded productions, lecture and discussions, and
at least two field trips.
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THA 1002 Dance Appreciation
4 Credits
The purpose of this course is to help the student become a more interested, enlightened, and perceptive
spectator of dance. It serves as a lifetime enrichment course for students in all areas of education and is
essential for students of dance and other art forms. Class work includes researching individuals and dance
forms, viewing dance works live and on film, and reading dance literature.
THA 1005 Modern Dance I
2 Credits
The class is an introduction to modern dance techniques. Students will study body alignment, locomotor
and axial movements, spatial concepts, and composition techniques. The physical and expressive qualities
of movement will be explored while developing strong bodies. There is no prerequisite. The course is
repeatable for credit. Students enrolled in this course may wish to participate in the Dance Company.
THA 1007 – 1008 Ballet I & II
2 Credits/Course
These classes are introductory courses to ballet technique and have no prerequisites. All technique classes
may be repeated for credit.
THA 1009 Acting Workshop
2 Credits/Course
These courses are designed to provide the acting student with an area in which to acquire and develop
acting skills. These techniques will aid the performer in the task of acting truthfully under an imaginary set
of circumstances.
THA 1011 Technical Practicum
1 Credit/Production
This course gives credit for technical work in construction, sound, props and lighting. The course is open to
all students and is repeatable for credit.
THA 1012 Performance Practicum
1 Credit/Production
This course gives credit for performance work in a production. All the cast and the stage manager are
eligible. The course is open to all students and is repeatable for credit.
THA 1013 Office Practicum
1 Credit/Semester
This course gives credit for work done in the theatre office as related to promotion, house management and
box office. The course is open to all students and is repeatable for credit.
THA 1015-1016 Movement for Actors
2 Credits/Course
Beginning movement classes for actors. The performer develops an understanding of the relationship of
movement to characterization and the need to cultivate physical and emotional relationships in body
movement. A variety of methods, such as Alexander technique, Tai Chi, and Yoga, are used to help the
student create a relaxed, alert physical instrument. The course is repeatable for credit. THA 2015 is a
continuation of 1015.
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THA 1017 Jazz I
2 Credits
The class is an introduction to jazz dance techniques forms and styles. The physical and expressive
qualities of movement will be explored while developing strong bodies. There is no prerequisite. The
course is repeatable for credit.
THA 1018 Aerobic Dance and Fitness
1 Credit
This studio class will consist of intense physical and respiratory workout. Lectures cover the functioning
body, injury prevention, nutrition and dietary care. This course has no prerequisites. The course is
repeatable for credit.
THA 1019 Yoga
1 Credit
This course is a beginning level yoga class. It will focus on basic asanas (poses), breathing, relaxation and
meditation. Students will improve their flexibility and body awareness. The course is repeatable for credit.
THA 1020 Tap
2 Credits
This class with multiple ability levels will focus on tap fundamentals. Technique and terminology is taught
through rhythm exercises, short combinations of steps and across the floor work which is then put together
into a longer combination. Students will progress according to their own prior training and ability. More
advanced students will be given more advanced progressions to suit their skill levels. The course is
repeatable for credit.
THA 1022 Stage Combat
2 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Stage Combat is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of hand-to-hand combat, stage fighting
and other non-violent forms of staged violence. It emphasizes safety and effectiveness of execution and is
based on the guidelines published by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). The course focuses
on understanding and application of set safety principles and techniques which will be applied to text and
performance. This course is subject to change depending on the skill level of the students and at the
discretion of the instructor.
Lab fee: $125 (covers the cost of a R4 “Zorro style” rapier and leather gloves) used for the rapier fighting
section of the course. Lab fee is based on cost as of Spring 2011 and is subject to change.
Required items for the course: Work out attire, supportive fitness shoes
All other items: supportive garments, knee/elbow pads are encourage but not required
Student participating in this class should be able to participate in a physically active course.
THA 1027 Ethnic Dance
2 Credits
This class will focus on dance from around the world. Ethnic dance helps students understand the cultural
heritage in the art of dance from other countries and cultures. Class will include warm ups, working on
core strength and flexibility, and dance combinations indigenous to a particular culture. The type of dance
offered will vary semester to semester. This class is taught at open level. No previous dance experience is
required. The course is repeatable for credit.
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THA 1050-1051 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre
4 Credits/Semester
Note: These classes are repeatable for credit.
These sequential courses cover the basic concepts in scene design and stage lighting, focusing on theatrical
materials and methods. Supervised, practical experience introduces the student to the world of technical
theatre.
THA 1098 Tai Chi
1 Credit
This course will introduce students to a basic 24-step Yang style form, a sequence of slow, focused, relaxing
movement aimed at achieving a calming awareness and inner balance of both body and mind. Gentle
warm-up exercises and breathing techniques are also included in the class format. The course is repeatable
for credit.
THA 2001-2002 Theatre History I & II
4 Credits/Semester
The history of the theatre is offered in two separate courses. The sequence may be taken either selectively
or in its entirety. By dealing with the influential forces of various cultures, traditions and technologies, the
courses explore the evolution and development of the theatre as a composite art and social institution.
Offered in alternate years.
THA 2009 Acting Workshop
2 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor
Continuation of the techniques presented in THA 1009 and 2009. The course is repeatable for credit.
THA 2015 Dance for Theatre
2 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: THA 1015-1016 or Permission
This is a continuation of THA 1015-1016 with an added emphasis on dance for theatre, encompassing jazz,
free style, tap, and ballet. The modern performer needs to be familiar with all forms of dance and
movement in the theatre. This course will help to develop that vocabulary. The course is repeatable for
credit.
THA 2020-2021 Voice and Speech
4 Credits/Course
This introductory course is designed to improve voice and diction. It concentrates on the basic elements of
speech: rate, pitch, tone, volume, articulation and variety. The physiology of the vocal mechanism and the
Phonetic Alphabet are included.
THA 2030 Children’s Theatre Tour Initiative
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Participation in this course is by permission of the professor only.
Theories and techniques of children’s theatre will be addressed and explored in this course. The entire
production procedure, including play selection, plan analysis, and directing techniques and performance,
will be emphasized. This course offers students an intensive experience as members of a touring company
through their performance as actors, designers, stage managers, company managers, or crew members.
Practical laboratory experience is gained by participating in this course. This course may be repeated for
credit.
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THA 2045 Stage Management
4 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and Permission of Instructor
Examines the art of stage-managing and play production, including rehearsal preparations, performance
responsibilities, and production process documentation. Includes intensive examination of the
fundamental duty of a successful stage manager; coordinating and facilitating each of the collaborators in
the theatrical process, to include performers, directors, designers, and technicians. Student will complete
lab work by working as assistant stage manager for the equity CSC productions. The course is repeatable
for credit.
THA 2046 Introduction to Directing
4 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and Permission of Instructor
This course will be focused on the art (science) of stage direction, a brief history of its development,
functions of the director, and components of the art. Specific areas to be studied are script analysis,
composition, working with actors, and organizing a production. The course is repeatable for credit.
THA 2050 Theatrical Makeup
4 Credits
LAB FEE
This course explores the art of theatrical makeup. The student will learn the techniques associated with
makeup for the stage as well as character makeup and the creation of prosthetic devices.
THA 3001 Introduction to Dance Science and Kinesiology
4 Credits
An introduction to the field of Dance Science for dance majors. Emphasis is placed on anatomical analysis,
conditioning principles and injury prevention, with special attention given to application of information to
technique class, rehearsal, choreography and individual anomalies.
THA 3009 From Shakespeare to Coward
2 Credits
Prerequisites: THA 2009 or Permission
Styles class focusing on special problems of period pieces. Focus will be on the manners, mores and
conventions of selected historical periods. Material from these varied eras will be studied as students work
to find the "truth" in playing period style.
THA 3010 Acting for the Camera
2 Credits
Prerequisites: THA 2009 or permission of the instructor
This will explore the technique of “Acting for the Camera.” Course will be run in conjunction with the TV
production class.
THA 3015 Advanced Dance/Movement for Theatre
2 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: THA 2015-2016 or Permission
Continuation of the forms of dance and movement in the theatre.
THA 3020-3021 Advanced Voice and Speech
4 Credits/Course
Prerequisite: THA 2020-2021 or Permission
This is the advanced study of vocal techniques necessary for performance in professional settings.
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THA 3024 Theatre Costume Design and Production
4 Credits
Prerequisites: FAS 1000, FAS 2010, and FAS 3005, or Permission of the Instructor
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of stage costume design. It includes discussion of
the elements of play, script, and character analysis from the perspective of the costume designer. Students
will develop a basic understanding of methods of historical research, the organization of a production, the
use of elements and principles of design to convey character, and the ability to communicate design ideas
through sketches. The course is hands-on and project oriented. Students will attend production meetings
and assist in the costuming of a Centenary Stage Company production, and work on the costumes for a
student production.
THA 3025 Set Design for the Theatre
4 Credits
Prerequisite: THA 1050
Interpretation of texts towards the realization of effective stage design. Styles and principles will be
explored as well as the process that leads from "page to stage."
THA 3026 Lighting Design for the Theatre
4 Credits
Prerequisite: THA 1050
The functions of light on stage; the use of lighting equipment. Students will learn how to design and plot out
the visual meaning of a production through the artful use of stage lighting.
THA 3047 Choreography
4 Credits
This is a practical course providing students with fundamentals of improvisation and choreography.
Improvisation and composition are an integral part of a dancer’s education. A study of the basic elements
of dance, improvisation and composition will lead to the creation of a movement product. These practices
will develop the ability to communicate ideas using the body as the instrument of expression.
THA 3050 Playwriting
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course explores the techniques of the dramatist and the playwright’s creative process. What are the
elements that comprise an effective piece of theatrical writing? This is a practical course with the student
practicing dramatic technique.
THA 4001 Thesis Project
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission
All graduating students must participate in a thesis project. This can include a major role in a main stage
production or the presentation of a full-length play. This is done in consultation with the instructor.
THA 4009 Audition Workshop
2 Credits
Prerequisite: THA 1009, 2009, 3090 and/or Permission
The business side of the theatre: headshots, agents, finding material, dealing with cold readings, auditions,
commercial techniques and interviews. Students work on finding and performing appropriate monologues
for professional auditions.
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THA 4010 Dramatic Theory and Script
Analysis
4 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Discussing the role of form in theatre. Dramatic principals of theme, character, content and plot as it relates
to performance. How to break down a play, find its "spine." Analysis of genre and form. These are the basic
ingredients of dramatic criticism as related to the critic, the artist, and the performer.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Arden Davis Melick ’60, New York, NY…………….Chairman
Kenneth Lee Hahn, New Brunswick, NJ…………....1
st
Vice Chairman
Norman Worth, Hackettstown, NJ…………………..2
nd
Vice Chairman
Christopher Treanor, New York, NY…………………….3
rd
Vice Chairman
Lucinda Thomas Embersits '59, Madison, CT……...Secretary
Alan J. Shaw, Iselin, NJ………………………………Treasurer
MEMBERS
Ellen Baars-Banks ’93, Vienna, NJ
Howard L. Burrell, Glenwood, NJ
Stanley Caine, Adrian, MI
Margot Nelson Carey ’55, Rutherford, NJ
Sudarshana Devadhar, Ocean, NJ
Tilly-Jo Emerson, Morristown, NJ
Rochelle Makela-Goodman ’97, Annandale, NJ
Peter Gorry, Vero Beach, FL
Wolfgang Gstattenbauer ’84, Augusta, NJ
Michael Halpin, Hackettstown, NJ
David W. Johnson, Cranford, NJ
David A. Lackland, Warren, NJ
George Muller, Flemington, NJ
Raymond Nisivoccia, Mt. Arlington, NJ
Denis Hennessy O’Rourke, Hackettstown, NJ
Wallace P. Parker, Jr., Westfield, NJ
Jim Salerno, Randolph, NJ
Alden Siegel, Morristown, NJ
Orin R. Smith, Brielle, NJ
Timothy L. Smith, Parsippany, NJ
James D. Stryker, Pittstown, NJ
Linda Van Winkle Watkins ’62, Mystic, CT
EMERITUS
Harris F. Smith, Califon, NJ
Earle T. Holsapple, Jr., Hackettstown, NJ
Bishop Hae-Jong Kim, Englewood, NJ
EXECUTIVE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT
Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, President. B.A., Pace University; M.B.A., Ed.D., St. John’s University
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Roger L. Anderson, Chief Operating Officer. J.D., University of Chicago Law School; A.B., Cornell University
College of Arts and Sciences
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Diane P. Finnan, Senior Vice President for College Relations and Marketing. B.S., Northwestern University;
M.A., George Washington University
David L. Jones, Reverend, Vice President for Student Engagement and Service; and College Chaplain. B.A.,
Montclair State College; M.Div., Drew University
James Patterson, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. B.A., State University of New York (Oswego); M.A.,
Long Island University (C.W. Post); Ph.D., Fordham University
PRESIDENT EMERITA
Stephanie M. Bennett-Smith, B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of Iowa
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION
Peter Albrecht, Dean of Adult and Online Enrollment
Thomas Brunner, Dean for Academic Affairs
Leonard Kunz, Assistant Dean for Campus Safety
Deirdre Letson, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Faculty Development
Joseph P. Linskey, Dean of International Programs
Robert Miller, Dean for Institutional Research
Sandra Moore, Dean of Students for Academic Support
Nancy E. Paffendorf, Dean for Community and College Affairs
Heather Pfleger-Dunham, Dean for Outcomes Assessment Research
Kathleen Ward, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Advancement
Glenna Warren, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Use the following address to access the complete Centenary College Faculty/Staff Directory:
https://secure.centenarycollege.edu/staff_directory.php
FACULTY
FULL-TIME
Christopher Adamo, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Chair of the English and Foreign Languages
Department, and Graduate Director for English; B.A., University of Hartford; Ph.D., New School for Social
Research
Emily Anderson, Assistant Professor of Education; B.A., Centenary College; M.Ed., Lehigh University
Lea Antolini-Lid, Assistant Professor of Dance. B.M.A., University of the Arts; M.F.A. Brandeis University
Kenneth Autore, Assistant Professor of Business; B.S., M.B.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Capella
University
Aaron R. Bachstein, Instructor of History; B.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.A., Villanova University
Carol M. Barnett, Instructor of English; B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., City University of New York
Lauren Bergey, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Millersville University; M.S., East Carolina University;
Ph.D., Rutgers (Newark), The State University of New Jersey
Dean W. Bethea, Associate Professor in English; B.A., Berry College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Octavia J. Brown, Professor of Equine Studies; Ed.M., Harvard University; Hon. Doctor of Humane Letters,
Centenary
Thomas A. Brunner, Associate Professor of Education and Dean of Academic Affairs; B.A., Wisconsin State
University-Eau Claire; M.A., Ph.D. (Educational Administration), Kent State University
Gary Caal, Associate Professor of Art and Design; B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art; M.F.A., University of
Delaware
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Jeffrey Carter, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Public Administration and Graduate Director for
Leadership and Public Administration. A.A., Raritan Valley Community College; B.A., Centenary College;
CPM NJ Department of Personnel/Rutgers University; M.A., Centenary College; Doctoral learner,
Northcentral University
Robert Cavo, Assistant Professor of Education and Graduate Director for Education. B.S., Glassboro State
College; M.Ed., Jersey City State College
Norman Cetuk, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; B.A., Lycoming College; MMH, DMH, Drew
University
Heather Clark, Instructor of Equine Studies; B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A. University of
Massachusetts
Tara J. Clausen, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies; B.S., Centenary College
Timothy Cleary, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies; B.S., Kansas State University; J.D., Hofstra
University School of Law
Frances Congdon, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., East Stroudsburg University
Stephen Davis, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts; B.A., The Theatre School, DePaul University; M.F.A.,
University of South Carolina
Sharon Decker, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., University of Scranton; M.A. and Ph.D., Fordham
University
Kitsy Marie Dixon, Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of
Buffalo
Amy L. D’Olivo, Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Social Sciences Department; B.A., M.S.,
Clemson University; Ph.D., Drew University
Michael Dowling, Instructor of Equine Studies; B.A., Fairfield University
Meredith Drew, Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.A., College of St. Elizabeth; M.S, Fordham University
Angela Elliott, Professor of English; B.A., SUNY Buffalo; M.A., Ph.D., Drew University
Virginia Elsasser, Director of the Honors Program, Associate Professor of Fashion; B.S., M.S., University of
Delaware
J. Anne Felder, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Columbia College; M.S.T., Ed.D., Rutgers University
Robert Shane Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations. B.A.,
Washington and Jefferson College; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Christine S. Floether, Associate Professor of Psychology; B.A., Centenary College; M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
University; Ph.D, Capella University
James Ford, Assistant Professor of Business. B.S., M.B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University
Raymond Frey, Professor of History; B.A., William Paterson College; M.A., Fordham University; M.Phil.,
Ph.D., Drew University
Gary Friedland, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Windham College; M.Ed., University of Veronda;
Ed.D, Teachers College, Columbia University
Michael Fugaro, Associate Professor of Equine Studies and Veterinarian. B.S., University of Delaware;
V.M.D, University of Pennsylvania
Harriett Gaddy, Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair of the Behavioral and Historical Studies
Department, and Graduate Director for Psychology and Counseling; B.A., M.A., Montclair State College;
Ph.D., Seton Hall University
Sandra Genduso, Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Education Department; B.A., St. John’s
University; M.Ed., Hofstra University
Linda Schwartz Green, Professor of Education and Graduate Program Director for Special Education; B.A.,
University of Bridgeport; M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska
John R. Holt, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Bates College; M.A., University of Kansas (Lawrence);
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Terri Klemm, Associate Professor of Social Work; B.A., University of Delaware; M.S.W. Rutgers University
Natasha Kohl, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A. University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee; Ph.D., Fordham University
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Krassi Lazarova, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; M.S., Sofia State University, Bulgaria; Ph.D. Drexel
University
Deborah Lev, Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism; B.A., Albright College; M.A., New York
University; M.A., William Paterson College
Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Professor of Education and President of the College. A.A.S., Paralegal Studies
Nassau Community College; B.B.A., Pace University; M.B.A., Ed.D., St. John’s University
Christopher Linne, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology; A.S., County College of Morris;
B.A., M.A. Centenary College
Joseph P. Linskey, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology, and Dean of International
Programs; B.S., Thomas Edison State College; M.A., Seton Hall University; Ed.D, Nova Southeastern
University
Klara K. Lutsky, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., University of Komensky, Czechoslovakia; M.A., Ph.D.,
Rutgers University
Breandon MacSuibhne, Assistant Professor of History; B.A., University College, Dublin, Ireland; M.A., Ph.D.,
Carnegie Mellon University
Nancy W. Madacsi, Director of the Learning Resource Center; B.S., Ursuline College; M.L.S., Rutgers
University
Sarah Marchese , Assistant Professor of Equine Studies; B.S., Rutgers (Cook College) University
Steven E. McHugh, Sr., Associate Professor of Business. A.A., Warren County Community College; B.S., West
Virginia University; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., Capella University
Kristen McKitish, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising; B.S. and M.A., Centenary
College
Matthew Mendres, Assistant Professor of Communication; B.A., Montclair State College, M.A. New York
University
Keith Morgen, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Drew University; M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
University; Ph.D., Lehigh University
Kelly Martin Munz, Associate Professor of Equine Studies and Chair of the Equine Studies Department;
B.S., Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Kathleen Naasz, Assistant Professor of Business. B.S. Electrical Engineering, Manhattan College; M.S.,
Management, Stanford University
Eric Nixon, Assistant Professor of Education; B.A., William Paterson College; M.A. , Montclair State College;
Ed.D., Seton Hall University
Amanda Orenstein, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., State University of New York; Ph.D. University of
California
James G. Patterson, Associate Professor of History, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief
Academic Officer; B.A., State University of New York (Oswego); M.A., Long Island University (C.W. Post);
Ph.D., Fordham University
Heather Pelletier, Assistant Professor of Business; B.S., Salem State College; M.B.A., Johnson and Wales
University
David Perricone, Assistant Professor of Business; B.S., Robert Morris University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson
University
George Petersen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; A.S., County College of Morris; B.A., Fairleigh
Dickinson University; M.A.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University
Heather Pfleger-Dunham, Professor of Education and Dean for Outcomes Assessment Research; B.A.,
Douglass College; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D., St. John's University
Lisa Plantamura, Assistant Professor of Business in Centenary Adult and Profession Studies (CAPS). A.A.,
University of Bridgeport; B.S., Montclair State University; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; D.M.,
University of Phoenix
Barbara Pohl, Assistant Professor of Art and Design; B.A., M.A., State University of New York (Buffalo);
M.F.A., Pratt Institute
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Marianne Pratschler, Associate Professor of Education; B.S., Centenary College; M.A., Montclair State
University; Ed.D., Walden University
Robert Quade, Professor of Business Emeritus; B.A., The University of the Ozarks; M.B.A., State University
of Iowa; Hon. Doctor of Humane Letters, Centenary
Joseph Repice, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Georgetown University; M.D., Georgetown
University
Linda Ritchie, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Rutgers University and the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Simon Saba, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Lehigh University; M.Ed., Lehigh University; Ed.D.,
Lehigh University
Robert Search, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Courant Institute
of Mathematical Science of New York University
Richard Sévère, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., M.S., Florida A&M University; Ph. D., Purdue
University
Julia Sharp, Instructor of Fashion. B.A., Leeds University, England; B.S., Centenary College
Dave Smith, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts & Technical Director, Lackland Center; B.A., University of
Tennessee; M.F.A., The School of Theatre at Florida State University
Lynn E. Taylor, Associate Professor of Equine Science; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., Ph.D.,
Virginia Tech
Kathy A. Turrisi, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Chair of the Mathematics and Natural
Sciences Department, and Director of Mathematics. B.S., Albany University; M.S., Dowling College
Tara Veerman, Associate Professor of Social Work; B.A., Rutgers University; M.S.W., Columbia University.
Cheryl J. Veronda, Associate Professor of Business, Business Department Chair, Graduate Director for
Business, and Director of Academic Transitions. B.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., New York University
Robert A. Verry, Assistant Professor of Political & Governmental Affairs. A.A., B.A., M.L.P.A., Centenary
College
Carl Wallnau, III, Associate Professor of Theatre, and Chair of the Communication and Fine Arts
Department. B.A., Dickinson College; M.F.A., Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
Anthony Yacullo, Assistant Professor of Business, Director of Faculty Services for Centenary Adult and
Professional Studies (CAPS). B.A., Pennsylvania State University; J.D., Villanova University School of Law
Hyo-Chong Yoo, Associate Professor of Art and Design and Associate Director of International Programs,
B.F.A., M.F.A., Ehwa Women's University, Seoul, Korea
Carol Yoshimine, Professor of Fine Arts; B.F.A., University of Michigan; M.F.A., Pratt Institute
Arlene Young, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Centenary College
The Centenary College Faculty includes Fulbright Scholars
FACULTY EMERITUS
Erica Frank, Professor of Natural Science. B.Sc., Ph.D., University of South Wales
Charles Frederickson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Lafayette College; L.L.B., LaSalle Extension
University; M.A., Montclair State College; Ph.D., New York University
William Hedges, Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Illinois; M.Ed., Rutgers University; M.S.,
Clarkson College of Technology
Robert Quade, Professor of Business. B.A., The University of the Ozarks; M.B.A., State University of Iowa;
Hon. Doctor of Humane Letters, Centenary
Bette M. Rhoads, Professor of Physical Education. B.S., Posse College of Physical Education
Anthony Serafini, Professor of Philosophy. A.B., Cornell University; Ph.D., Syracuse University
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ADJUNCT FACULTY*
Bruce Abolafia, Adjunct Instructor in Communication and Fine Arts. B.A., School of Visual Arts; M.A.,
Syracuse University
Frances Applequist, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A., Centenary College
Barbara Balchunas, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A., Parsons the New School of
Design
Ronna Bouton, Adjunct Instructor in Social Work. B.S.W., M.S.W., Kean University
Richard Brahm, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Kean College of New Jersey; M.A., Saint Peter’s
College
Patricia Carley, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; J.D., Seton Hall
University School of Law
Nicholas Carros, Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral & Historical Studies. B.S.W., Sheperd College; M.S.W.,
University of Maryland; D.S.W., University of Pennsylvania
Joseph Coco, Adjunct Instructor in Communications & Fine Arts. B.F.A, Northern Arizona University;
M.F.A., Rutgers University
Josephine Coniglio, Adjunct Instructor in Art. B.F.A., California College of Arts; M.F.A., San Francisco Art
Institute
Sharon Craig, Adjunct Instructor in Psychology. B.A., Drew University; M.A., Montclair State University;
Ph.D., Seton Hall University
Linda Crouse, Adjunct Instructor in Communication and Fine Arts. B.A., Centenary College
Gina Davey, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.A., Gratz College; M.A.,
Centenary College
Stacey Davies, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed, West
Chester University of Pennsylvania
Diane DeCarolis, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.S., M.B.A., Centenary College
Judith DeLuca, Adjunct Instructor in Math and Business. B.S., Wilkes University; M.A., Montclair University
Akemi Denda, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A, The George Washington University;
M.B.A., The George Washington University
Anjana Desai, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., Calcutta University, India; M.B.A., Centenary College
Elisa DeStafano, Adjunct Instructor in Communication and Fine Arts. B.A., Adelphi University
Robert Dinsmore, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.S. Kean University; M.A., Centenary College
Brian Donnelly, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.S., Rutgers University; M.A., Seton Hall University;
Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Seton Hall University School of Law
Jaime Lyn Dritt, Adjunct Instructor in English as a Second Language; Certificate in TESOL, Columbia
University; B.A., Mass Communication, James Madison University
Kristin Egan, Adjunct Instructor in Dance. B.A., DeSales University
Kimberly Fahey, Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics. B.S., Kutztown University; M.A., Kean University; M.A.,
Marygrove College
Mark Francis, Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice. B.S., San Diego State University; J.D., Golden Gate
University
Timothy Fredericks, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.S., Seton Hall University, M. A., Seton Hall
University
Robert Gaynor, Adjunct Instructor in Business. J.D., New York Law School
David Gibson, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A., Jersey City State College; M.A., The
College of New Jersey
Samuel Greco, Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics and Education. B.A., SUNY (Buffalo); M.S., Walden
University
Paul Gregorio, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A., St. John’s University
Gale Guerra, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.S., M.B.A., Centenary College
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Edward Hade, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.S., Trenton State College; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg State
College
W. Bradley Halien, Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics. B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.M., Rutgers
University
Phyllis Hartman, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.S., Centenary College
Rosemary J. Hartten, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A., Atlantic Christian College;
M.Litt., Doctoral Candidate, Drew University
Karl J. Hricko, Adjunct Instructor in Natural Sciences. B.S., New York University, M.A., Jersey City State
College; Ed.D. Rutgers University
Alyce Hunter, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Douglass College; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg University;
M.B.A., Thomas Edison State College; Ed.D., Lehigh University;
John E. Idenden, Jr., Adjunct Instructor in Music. B.A., Lehigh University; M.Ed., Trenton State College
Seong Eun Im, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A., Centenary College; M.F.A., Pratt
Institute
Ronald N. Jackowitz, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.B.A., Upsala College; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
University
Eloise Jacobs-Brunner, Adjunct Instructor in English. B.A., Fordham University; M.A., New York University
Daniel Johnson, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Keene State College; M.A., Seton Hall University
Mary Helen Kellam, Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral and Historical Studies. B.A., William Paterson
University; M.A., Rider University
Sherry Koeppen, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Centenary College; M.A. Centenary College
Anthony Kozlowski, Adjunct Instructor in Criminal Justice. B.S., M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Patricia Lanciano, Adjunct Instructor in Dance
Hye-Jin Lee, Adjunct Instructor in Political Science and International Relations. M.I.S., Ewha University;
B.S., Centenary College
Jon Lewis, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A. California State University, Northridge
Charles Lid, Adjunct Instructor in Art. B.F.A., Rutgers University
Frank Logo, Adjunct instructor in Business. B.S., Wagner College; M.B.A., Pace University
Peter Lubas, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.A., Centenary College; M.A., Centenary College
Karen L. Maccaron, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., CUNY (Hunter); M.B.A., St.John’s University
Nancy W. Madacsi, Director of the Learning Resource Center; B.S., Ursuline College; M.L.S., Rutgers
University
William Majeski, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Donna Martin, Adjunct Instructor of Equine Studies. United States Equestrian Federation “Registered”
Judge in Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunters, and Jumpers
John McArdle, Adjunct Instructor in Business and Social Sciences. B.A., Thomas Edison State College;
M.G.A., M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law; L.L.M., Temple
University School of Law
Diana Melrose, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A., Rutgers University
Karen Newburgh, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.S., M.S., Seton Hall University
Jennifer Novak, Adjunct Instructor in History. B.A., Kean University; M.A. Seton Hall University; M.Ed.,
University of Massachuetts
Lance Palatini, Adjunct Instructor in Business. Bachelor of Engineering, Stevens Institute of
Technology; Masters of Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
Vicki Pede, Adjunct Instructor in Education. M.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.A., Rutgers University
Joseph Perricone, III, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.S., M.B.A., Centenary College
Clare Bette Peters, Adjunct Instructor in English and Foreign languages. B.A., Upsala College; M.A.,
Centenary College
Joseph Pizzo, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., Trenton State College; M.Ed. Trenton State College
Kathleen M. Prystash, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., M.Ed., William Paterson College; Ed.D., Seton
Hall University
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Mark Rehm, Adjunct Instructor in History. B.A., CUNY (Baruch College); M.B.A., New York Institution of
Technology; C.E.A.S., College of St. Elizabeth
Mona Ressaissi, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.A., Centenary College; LL.M, Raoul Wallenberg
Institute, Lund University School of Law; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law
Juanita Reyes, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. A.A., Thomas A. Edison State College
Robert Roscoe, Adjunct Instructor in Social Sciences. B.A., M.A., Centenary College
Catherine Rust, Adjunct Instructor in Communication & Fine Arts. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Montclair State University
Alexandra Salas, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A., New York University; M.A., City
University of New York
Amy Sandlin, Adjunct Instructor in Psychology and Sociology. B.A., M.A., Centenary College
Dianne Saucyn, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., James Madison University; M.B.A., Florida Institute of
Technology
Christopher Schumann, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Widener University; M.A., East Stroudsburg
University
Charles Speierl, Behavioral & Historical Studies. B.A., Adelphi Dowling College; M.A., Adelphi University;
Ed.D., Fairleigh Dickinson University
John Stavash, Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics. B.A., Montclair State University; M.A., Montclair State
University
Henry Stewart, Adjunct Instructor in English & Foreign Languages. B.A. and M.A., Centenary College
Gary Stranz, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., Rutgers University
Audrey Stratton, Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral and Historical Studies. B.A., Douglass College of Rutgers
University; M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jeffrey Swanson, Adjunct Instructor in Education. B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A., East Stroudsburg State
University
Hong Rong Tang, Adjunct Instructor in Political Science and International Relations. M.B.A., Centenary
College; M.A., Centenary College; Teaching Certificate, Columbia Teacher’s College/Nanjing University;
Applied English Degree, Hwa Nan Women’s College
Elaine Tyrrell, Adjunct Instructor in Sociology. B.A., Stockton College; M.A., The William Paterson
University of New Jersey
Michael Van Houten, Adjunct Instructor in Business. B.A., West Virginia University; M.B.A., Centenary
College
Malcolm Wabara, Adjunct Instructor in Communication and Fine Arts. B.S., University of Bedfordshire;
M.S., New York University; M.S., Pace University
Patricia Wagner, Adjunct Instructor in English. B.S., Duquesne University; M.A., M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson
University
Linda Wold, Adjunct Instructor in American Sign Language.
Sungwon Yim, Adjunct Instructor in English as a Second Language. Ph.D., New York University; M.A., New
York University; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
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DIRECTORY OF OFFICES
OFFICE LOCATION EXTENSION
Academic Affairs Seay Building 2420
Academic Support Center/Advising Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center 2353
Admissions Office Seay Building 2217, 2220
Alumni Office Seay Building 2250
Athletics Reeves Gymnasium 2297
Book Store Seay Building 2319
Business Office Seay Building 2245
Centenary Adult & Professional
Studies Parsippany 1-973-257-5190
CAPS Parsippany Office Parsippany 1-877-437-3746
Career Center Seay Building 2388
Centenary Performing Arts Guild Lackland Center 2203, 2348
Chaplain Seay Building 2234
Chartwells Food Service Lackland Center 2205, 2339
College Relations Seay Building 2379
Community Service Ferry Building 2123, 2127
Computer Center Seay Building 2362
Counseling Services Brotherton Hall 2125, 2374
Disabilities Services Office Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center 2168
Education Department Secretary Brotherton Hall 2269
Educational Opportunity
Fund Program Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center 2307, 2153
Equestrian Center Califon 1-908-832-7010
Faculty Administrative Assistant Brotherton Hall 2228
Financial Aid Office Seay Building 2350, 2207
Graduate Enrollment Seay Building 2073
Health Office Seay Building 2206
Human Resources Seay Building 2364
International Student Services Smith Hall 2221
Library Taylor Memorial Learning Resource Center 2345
Maintenance Office Maintenance Building 2301, 2302
Post Office Seay Building 2316
President's Office Seay Building 2300
Print Shop Seay Building 2222
Publications Seay Building 2328
Public Relations Seay Building 2238, 2075
Registrar's Office Seay Building 2214
Residence Life Seay Building 2291
Security Security Building 0, 2260
Special Events Coordinator Housekeeping 2310
Student Activities Seay Building 4291
Theatre Lackland Center 2203, 2348
TV Studio Lackland Center 2181
WNTI Radio Station Lackland Center 1-908-979-4355
Women's Center Brotherton Hall 2374
Main Telephone Number: (908) 852-1400
